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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-18

RIGHT OF WAY CAsE-The examination OF
Wesley Makeley. George CAN'T, John Sanders
and James Campbell, the last named col9red'
who are charged with creating riot, by John
Y. Armstrong. was commenced at seven clock
last night in the law office of the Messrs; Stu
art, before justices Beach and Whittlesey.
Mcssrs T. l.. Smith and A. l. c. +; Stuart
appeared as counsel for the defence, the pros
ecu,ion being represented by H. .. Claughton
and A. W. Chiffon. But one witness was ex,
amuci however, namely, J. I. Armstrong, at
the conclusion Of whose testimony, the counsel
for the defence waived any further examination
and consented that the defendants. shou,d De
sent on to the next term OF the Circuit Cour.
f1r ,ha Gornor,t;on to answer an indictment
Should one b, found, and they were recognized
in the sum OF 5000 each to appear at that term
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-18

T AIDES, MISSES AND CHlLDREN'S
IL kUBBERS At
WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-18
NEW GOODS.

l have just received large additions to my
stock, and think it cannot be surpassed in quail
ty or price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-18

CoRpoRNrloN TAXES-It would secm from
the following opinion delivered by l.. B. Tay
Tor. ESQ., to whom the question was submitted
a. special Judge, at the present term of the
Corporation Court Judge Lowe being dis
qualified by interest that all taxes claimed
by the Corporation which accrued more than
five years prior to the commencement Of legal
proceedings for the collection Of the same are
barred by the statute OF limitations and that
neither the State nor the Corporation can
claim lien on one price of real estate for taxes
assessed upon another belonging to the same
party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-18

A LARGE STOCK OF HEAVY GOODS,
~ suitable for the country, to which we in
vite the special attention Of country merchants,
as they will be sold very low for money.
WADDEY'S "a King street.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
FOREIGN NOTES.

A Canadian correspondent says: 81 found
that the desire for annexation is rapidly growing in
Canada, and believe that majority of the inhabitants
OF G0derich and its vicinity wOuld to-day II they bad
opportunity, vote for annexation / discovered also
that large majority OF the people OF canada pehe'e
Conversing with several Deputies before the
National Assembly adjourned NJ Theirs said there were
three dangers in the political situation Of France
land three only-Radeaism, Bonapartisn, and my
DEATH The first do not think very menacing; the sec
ond requires 70 De watched carefuly and as for
the third there is question Of It," During confer
ence with the Commissioners OF Propagation, NJ Thers
is said TO have used the following words: desired to
Introduce in France the English Constitution This is no
the Atlantic. We now az the United States; and
what we have best TO do to remain aud arrange our
selves there"
The Select Committee on the Euphrates Val
ley Railway project appointed by the British House OF
Commons, think there are no insuperabe obstacles In
the way Of Its construction aud that there need be no
apprehension OF Its destruction by the natives. 1t sp-
pears that the Turkish Government would be disposed
to entertain favoraby any proposal which the English
Government might make for the construction OF rail-
way under the control or mixed committee appointed
jointly by the two Governments with funds TO be raised
by loan contracted by the Turkish Government. and
partially guaranteed by the Government OF England
The Committee decidedly of opinion that any steps
are to be taken toward the construction of line the
best course VIII be for the English Government 20 place
themselves in communication with the Government or
They s Would nj hs
erpensesof the shortest route proposed
A remarkable change is apparent in the
comments Of the London press on the nomination Of
Greeley The Echo for the present things look bright
er every day for the newspaper candidate at least in the
Southern States" The Telegraph thinks that "many
Repubcans are not unlikely to support Mr. Gree
ley on Of his personal elams and uniting he
now decidedly seems TO do. more and the conn-
dence and power both OF the Liberal Republicans
and the Dernocrats, he appears 70 press his oppo.
Tht Standard says that the personal qualifications Of
The two candidates for the Presdeney were - qNeson
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
THE LAW-BREAKERS' RECORD.
AN OLD WOMAN MURDERED.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14.-On Saturday night last
three young men, Andrew King, John Johnson and
Howard johnson, went the residence of Mrs Martha
L. Blackwood, who kept a small isaloon in SCOTS
Vile, Sullivan County, and demanded that she
should 10 over 10 the saloon and get them
some oysters She refused, whereupon they
threatened to kill her, and stated that they
had there for that purpose She then opened the
door, and stepped in the doorway was struck in
the temple with a stone and knocked nsensible. She
died In two hours King arrested but the others
had not been captured at last accounts. Mrs. Black
wood was connected with families IN Virginia. and
with prominent people in Sullivan County.
SURPRISING PUGILIsM
BALTIMORE, Aug. 14.-The owners of the
two steamers, chartered convey Mace and OBadwin
and their friends to the OF the intended prize
fight between the two pugilists warned to-day by
Deputy States Attorney Pnckney that they would be
held responsible for aiding in direct violation OF the
laws OF Maryland. As consequence, they refused TO
allow the boats TO depart, and the fight accordingly
temporarily postponed Alderman McMullen OF Phila-
delpbia, the stakeholder, will attempt to nix time ana
place for it within a week.
INDIAN TROUBLES IN UTAH.
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. IA The Indian
troubles at San Pete are serious Tabby wellknown
Indian chief sends word all the bishops that he
not longer control HIS tribe dispatch to Agent Dodge
saws that the Indians are stealing horses and killing
at every opportunity Gov. Woods last night made
reouisition on Gen Morrow for troops, which will
Immediately be hurried forward to the scene of the
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
LIBERAL RECRUITS.

W.P. Crook, Republican OF Jacksonville,
Ala. has announced his Intention Of cooperating with
the Liberal party.
The Hon. Ulysses Warner, late Repub-
ucan Member OF Assembly from Ontario County, ~ Y.
has declared for Greeley and Brown
Robert A. Lee, a colOred member of the
Grant Republican Committee Of Nansemond County 5r
e1na resigns his position in published letter, and de
clares for Greeley and Brown
The Grant Republican Committee of New
Bedford. Mass is somewhat demorazcd. Pardon
Davon, Chairman, and Benz. F. Brownen, Secretary,
handed their designations recently they
going support Greeley.
An ardent Grant support of Florida wrote
20 the Hon. Lemuel Wilson of that State recently
ing him 10 accept the position OF Governor the Re
nomination state ticket adding that Florida not
safe without some such the ticket Mr.. Wilson
is thankful for the compliment, but declines he
cannot longer consent 10 act with the Grant organza
ton, believing as hedoes, that ts spirit and ts ten
dencies now 10 keep open the bloody ehasm' OF
sections OF country aud by appoas TO the passions
and prejudices OF the freedmen OF the south Keep
alive the memories of the past, and thus en-
gender spirit OF dscord aud strife between the Two
OF people for the sole purpose OF MAINTAINING
itself In power After extended review OF the Liberal
movement, Mr.. Wilson says: Il earnestly recomInehn
the Liberal Republican movement 70 the southern ke
publicans and hope they will be found united as ono
man In the support of great statesman and pure
patriot Horace Greeley the Presidency, aud IN cor
dial union and sympathy with the CONSERVATIVE peopio
OF the State"
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
INDIAN TROUBLES IN UTAH.
HASHINGTO TON.
BEER STAMPS-TIIE NEW POSTAL CARDS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNBl

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNBl
WASHINGTON, Wednesday Aug. II, 1872
The Get OF Congress OF June 1870 providing that the
use of the onehird barrel and the stampof that
denomination should after Aug l. does not seem
70 work as yet tremendously In accordance with this
act ON the last OF July the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue issued orders requiring collectors to return the
onethird denomination stamps and to cause all hae-
tonal barrels thereafter to be stamped with the one
half barrel stamp These orders have met with con-
siderable opposition fromhe beer manufacturers until
finally delegation the various States waited few
days since upon the Attorney General to get his opinion
of the law The beer claim that this law will be
serious interference with their business IN s present
state and that i will unjusty tax Them Jhe Attorney
General will make his opinion public IN rev days III
s believed In the Internal Revenue Department mat ,he
brewers have bought up a large amount OF the one
third barrel stamps with the intention OF forcing post
ponement OF the operations or the act untl atef te
next session Of Congress.
Postmaster-Genera Creswell returned last evening,
and was at Department day to look after the large
ou,ount of business which has accumulated in his
absence. The sample postalcards which the National
Bank Note Company Of New-York have designed, were
exneoted TO be received the Department to-day, but
mn 10 the closing hour had not arrived. Gen Terrell
tbe Third Assistant PostmasterGenera who has all OF
that business In charge approves or the model s made
by that Company it's sze thickness and lenacity being
suitable.
The Commission appointed by the Secretary OF the
Treasury TO revise the Internal Revenue laws that
they will conform with all the laws in force after the
massage OF the act OF June 1872 are now busy engaged
AZ that work They will have completed the nrst part
by the end OF this week.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
NEW-YORK, THURSDAY AUGUST Is. 1872.

IL twould prefer Grant But az Mr.. Greeley s tu % pi
sentative OF the great question OF state hgns, su
nope oi the South. prefers him, and cannot
how any souherner any American who wishes " Sc Sc
the south reconced and revived, can heltate ono % %
ment between RadIcalism and Constitutionalism, De-
tween Grant and Greeley.
telegram from Montreal reports that Ut.
Laprohon, Spanish vceConsu that place has learned
OF widespread organization for the enlistment IN tna'
country OF volunteers for the revolutionary army III
Cuba The echeme which has been discovered contem-
plated the enlistment of in the principal cities OF
the Dominion and concentrating them at some place on
the Bay OF Fundy chartered TO be IN
attendance at the rendezvous some time next month,
anu was 10 nave taken her out TO meet CUBAN
cruiser at point further SOUTH where they would nave
peeh transhipped large number Of recruits nave
Oeen made In Montreal, st. John and Halifax and ~
VIII now require great energy and watchfuness on the
part OF the Dominion authorities prevent the carrying
out OF the undertaking. The information was trs gwen
by man who had formerly been employed In recruiting,
and was well acquainted with all the workings of the
organization The whole matter has been put In the
nands OF the Dominion authorities and investigation
mas Deen begun. 80 far no arrests have been made,
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
JAPAN.


THE JOURNEY OF THE MIKADo-RELArloNs
BETWEEN JAPAN AND COREA-JAPANESE
DEMANDS TREATED WITH CONTEMPT.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 14.-The steamship
japan from China and Japan arrived to-day. She
brings the following news from Yokohama to July %;
The Mikado continued his visits to the several shrnes
AT Kioo (is former residence Osaka, and Hogo and
he is now on his way to Nagasak He dresses in a
foreign STYLE with ample supply of gold braid and
has several attendants who similarly attred. The
natives look with amazement at the changes naugurated
through the late civil war The country is quiet and all
seem 10 aeduesce in the present state OF affairs. The
Mkado is accompanied his trip by eight men-ofwar
Much comment has been made the letter from Corea
which has been received by the Mikado Corea spurns
the Japanese demands, and offers TO fight at any mo-
ment and even threatens TO attack Japan The letter OF
the Mkado on assuming power in Japan to the Coreans
demanding tribute up and scattered with con-
tempt. One Of the ambassadors Of Japan was impris
oned and the other sent back convey the threats Of
Coreans and their contempt for the rule The letter
OF the Mikado sent three years ago since which
time America attempted TO make treaty with
COea Foreigners complain that had the japanese been
friendly disposed toward the United States they would
have informed the Americans Of the state of affairs III
Corea and thus avoided a defeat OF American inten
there But, japanese pride and japanese secrecy
alike forbade the exercise OF candOr family OF ii per-
sons we're massacred In YeZo little boy. who escaped
testified at the examination by the Government officials
and recognized police officers the murderers The
fares on the railway to YedO have been reduced, and
the amount OF travel has been increased largely.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
CRIME IN PENNSYLVANIA.
AssAssrNs AT woRK-srx MINERS sHC

AssAssrNs AT woRK-sIx MINERS SHOT.
PoTTsvILLE, Aug. 14.-This morning at Q
O'Clock while six miners returning from the Cont
mental Coery, near Centraia, where they had been
working they attacked and fired upon by two par
ties who were in ambush both gides,' the railroad
John Webster was shot times, and has since died.
George W. Davis severely wounded being shot near
the heart The other four slightly wounded Large
tacks were found some of the wounds. All Of the
men bnt Webster succeeded In reaching the engine
house, when the villains escaped The OF the at
tack generally believed to be that jealousy which
lists among miners. The six miners had been transferred
from Old Colery to work at the Continental. This is
the same place where last Spring several men attacked
A. c. Green schooteacher in open day, while in the
performance Of his duties, woundng him and com
peng him TO fly for safety. The vicinity OF Centraua
is reported to be infested by desperadoes.
A LUNATIC KILLS HIS KEEPER.
CORY, Aug. 14.-Eugh Donnelly of Dun
kirk. y. Y, murdered this morning. in the lookup
OF this city by James Nevlls insane man, whom he
was conveying to asylum. His head was chopped of
with an old AK.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
cp,wrs AND cAsuALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

William Lee, age So was drowned near Cedar
Grove, L. l.. Tuesday night
The grinding-mill at Dupont's Powder Works,
philadelphia exploded Tuesday evening One killed.
Jeremiah Buckley. workman in ]. p.
soas. house Cambridge Mas fell into vat Tuesday
nIsht md severely scaled
The steamer Norwich went ashore on smooth
beach Me- yesterday She hAned o. and tored
Pf.neh's Doek IN a sinking condition.
james liff, dry goods merchant of Port Jervs'
fe from window his shu
supposed that be ,i,,ng the window and fell asep
William Gregor the wel-known counterfeiter.
sbo arrested Tuesday 81 PhiaIephs charged with
pieces Committed yesterday, By cOnnsOns Hber in
def.alt Of 5000.
Samuel NJ. Cheeseman, the victim of a cow
afdy shooting Ay Monday night at the stables Of the lDdepend
Ice COMPANY In Abingdon died early yesterday His family
sde In Orange County n y.
Nicholas McGraw was run over on tho Eric
R.rs.d q BsSA.aioa Tuesday night s two 'siss h s. were
BE pssAA ssbrvAss. HbtAssGIsk h ~ tgssl
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

tbo pames OF 1sOo Republicans In his district Who de-
clare that they will elect him.
There s now no questionibut that Attorncy-Gcnernl
Williams is a candidate for the United States senate In
Oregon TO succeed Corbett whose term expires March
T. 1873. Whatever Of patronage the Adnni'raon has'
is promised to be thrown In Wilams's behalf Dot~th
standing the fact that have proved more suDscr
ventin this direction than the sitting senator corocu
One Of the Attorney representatives, eit mere
to-day for Oregon 10 make all sorts Of promises 10
wilhamss behalf and TO make the necessary comDina
tions to elect him The Attorney Is one OF those
who is fearful OF change in the Administration, ana
being a poor man as well sagacious politician
wishes to provide aplace for himself beyond te eaTh
Of the next Presidential elect.sn.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

WHAT 1T COSTS THE GOVERNMENT TO RUN THE
GRANT CAMPAIGN-MERRIMON TO BE Cow
ERNoR OF NORTH CAROLINA - PLANS TO
MAKE ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAMS SEN
AToR INTERESTING NEWS PROM VARIOUS
STATES.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNRl
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14-The Grant Campaign
Committee stationed at this point now occupy 10 rooms
at the Federal Capitol From the receiptbook in the
room OF the Senate wing, occupied by this Committee
appears that the postage on the campaign documents
which have been franked TO the voters OF the country
would have netted the Government s257 TO- The value
OF the Government envelopes used is 81 36S The number
of documents sent from the House wing is at least
double the above figures II having been charged In the
Administration organs that the franks OF Senators
schurz and Fenton were used to send out Liberal Re-
publican and Democratic documents, the gentlemen In
charge Of these respective headquarters here emphat
cally deny the statement
letter was received here to-day by the Liberal Com
mittee from the Military Asylum in Dayton, Ohio, signed
by large number of soldiers asking for some independ
en reading matter and stating that they were tired Of
reading the Administration speeches cent to them from
this city.
j. L. Morphis, Member OF Congress rom the lid Dis
trict OF Mississippi who was recently nominated as an
eector for the state for Greeley and Brown writes here
that the campaign is making favorable progress, and
that the Liberals and Democrats ubilant their
prospects.
Mr.. Goodloe of North Carolina, one Of the Liberal
Republican National Committee, arrived here To-Day
He saws the Legislature will undoubtedly give the GER
ti0eate OF election Merrlmon, by the time they
meet. the third Monday In November, merrimon VIII
have evidence OF fraud and Illegal voting sufficient TO
obtain 1t. He says numbers OF coored men were
brought from the adjoining State by way OF the Dismal
Swamp Canal, who were registered and voted like
cattle.
FA. Pike, who is running for Congress In the vth
District Of Maine the Liberal ticket writes here that
the canvass In the sharp, and looks we'll "The
vote will be yeYy heavy but shall hold them In fair
sAs>s a. the dscusson VIII DO In favor" He sends
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON.
THE GENEVA TRIBUNAL - THE SITTING YES
TERDAY.

THE GENEVA TRIBUNAL - THE SITTING YES
TERDAY.
GENEVA Wednesday, Aug "a, 1874
The sitting of the Board OF Arpitrauoh
opened to-day at $780, and terminated at p H. ING
Court adjourned until tomorrow All the eoiso'
were present Mr. Davis and Lord Tenterden were 'ne
last TO leave the councIchamber, and they went OUT
gether.
SPEECH OF MIR. MUNDELLA ON THE RELAIloNo
BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND AMbhIon
EVIDENCE BEFORE THE GENEVA TRIBUNAL
OF THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE SUFFERED
LONDON Wednesday, Aug. H. iS,9'
Mr.. Mundella addressed large NUMBER
OF his constituents at Sheffield last night lie
smoke of the differences which had existed DC
ween England and America on the subject OF 'no
indirect claims and highly praised the British Govern
ment for it's course in regard to the Treaty OF "asn
ton He alluded to the attitude assumed by the hhci
can Government in terms Of praise, and
lated his hearers upon the removal OF the unereno
between the two Governments by the ncquleseence Vi
America in the decision OF the Tribunal OF Arpitrauon
I'm relation TO the indirect claims.
letter from Mr.. Sydney Young says that Loru icn'
terden asked him and Mr.. Cohen to proceed 10 Geneva
solely to make explanation of the report 10 the
ON the subject OF tho American claims for damages W
Confederate cruisers, in any became necessary
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
GREAT BRITAIN.

MEETING OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL soClbIl-pN
PARTURE OF MR.. GURNEY FOR AhEklCA-
THE AMERICAN FLEET.
LONDON, Wednesday, Aug H. lSl%
The meeting of the British Geographlcai
Association will be held to-day at Brighton. Mr SUNNY
s expected to be present and address the Association o
the snbect OF his recent travels in Africa. Among the
company which has already assembled for the PURPOSE
Of hearing Mr.. Stanley, is the exEmperor Napoleoi
The ex Empress Eugene and her son are also
The Right Hon. Russell Gurney and Mr.. William H.
Smith, NJ P sailed to-day for America in the steamship
Morayian. Mr. GurDey returns to resume MS sea. III
the American and British Joint Claims Cohnls'on
which meets in Newport next month. and MI SMITH,
the yell.known newsdealer Of London, Will make
tour through Canada and the United States.
The United States steamers Wabash, Brooklyn, anu
Plymouth have arrived in the Thames, and are anchored
at Grayesend The Wachusett is expected to arrive
there before night All that Ia known OF the future
movements of the fleet is that the flagship Wabash VIII
soon sail for Norway, with Admiral Alden, ana tno
Shenandoah win take MI schenck the American hins-
ter 10 UayTe.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
TILE UTICA RACES.

UrIcA, Aug. 14-About the time set down
for the races to-day heavy ran-sorm set in which
lasted but short time, but enough 10 make the
track heavy The attendance to-day was better than
that OF Yesterday The for the prize OF $500 for
horses that have not beaten 22 won by Flora Bell
in tbree straight heats, In 22St, &263 2Tt
siaeny John took the second money Lula
the rd and Dauntess the fourth. Six horses started
The purse OF 5000 for horses was won by
Rsshaw took the first heat Time, 2ilt Gh 246t, G43
Bashaw took the second money ana =. Roah @ JACK the
,hat uever heat asa was won by Kilburn Jim in G29i
ennie second This rot then postponed on account
~ the darkness.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
MEXICO.

FAVORABLE PROSPECTS OF AMERICAN ENTER
PRIsES-GES. DIAz LAYS DOWN HIS ARMS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. H.-The engineering
party dispatched from Mexico, via San Luis, Guadala
jara, and San Bias by Gems Rosecrans and Palmer to
make the preliminary surveys for the new railroad ar
rived at Mazatlan safely passing through the lines OF
the rebels under Diaz without moestation. They re-
port that the people everywhere favorable to the en-
terprise The party will return via Durango zacatecas
Aguas Caentes and Queretaro, TO the City OF Mexico
Daz was at Caacan. on the 7th OF August, with 800
men, and had 200 men between Tepic and Mazallan
but not able to attack the latter post An official
dispatch from MaZatan says that Gen Daz has decided
20 lay down his and accept the amnesty which act
finally closes the rebellion in Mexico.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-15
LIBERAL ORGANIZATION IN ST. LAWRENCE
COUNTY.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT COM
MITTEEs-ENCoURAGING REPoRTs-CO- oPER-
ALTON OF THE DEMOCRATS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
CANTON, n. Y, Aug. 14.-At a large and in
fuentia meeting of Liberal Republicans Of ST. Lawrence
County held here to-day the following organization for
the County Effected
County Conmittee-John Miller, Canton; Ron c.
Gale, Canton ". ii. Daniels Ogdensburg; e. r. Turner
MaeOmb; G. A. Van Duser, GOverneur; Thomas Todd,
Edwards; George B. swan Potsdam; Allen Whipple,
Parishyile John Kingston Brasher. Assembly District
Committee-First, W. b. Rich. DeKalb; WiH. Falkner.
Ogdensburg; Joseph Couper, Morrstown. Second, A. r.
Peck, Madrid; c. c. Caldwell, Canton VIM Stephenson,
Russell. Third. W. W. Morgan Potsdam; James Miller,
Louisville; A. II. Andrews, Massena.
The reports from the several towns represented
very satisfactory the progress OF the Liberal Re-
form movement. The Democratic County Committee
also here to-day and unanimously adopted resolh
tion fayorng cooperation with the Liberal Republicans