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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

Seven or eight hundred passengers for Eu-
rope, left New York, on Saturday, in five
steamers. A trip across the Atlantic and the
tour of Europe are now the fashionable
amusemcnts' of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24
HAY. Is. HOOMES,
Late of Fredericksburg.
NJ Z W S T y 4 Z.

We have opened and now offer for sale to the.
citizens of Alexandria and the public generally,
at our newly fitted up store room, corner of King
and Pitt streets, one of the largest and most
attractive stocks of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &c
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, embracing, rs it does,
goods of every variety of style and fabric, and at
all prices. We ask TN examination of our
stock. Respectfully,
HOOMES, ASHBY, s. CO,
ap9 l09 cor. King and Pitt SITS.
Salcsmen-Ei H. ,Junney, Edwin T. Ashby,
NJ G GraSty, w \. Lane, r. Stuart Ashby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

War on the Days is now generally pro-
claimed in the cities and towns in this Stale
The authorities are causing extensive raids upon
the canine population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

4 letter from The Plains in Fauquier County,
Va, in the Washington Patriot, after speaking
of the great drought which has prevailed this
summer, says:-''As to the crops, the
wheat now being harvested is about a third to a
half crop of very fine quality. The oat crop is
a total failure; not half the seed sown will be
gathered; and as to hay, there will be none
made; every meadow has had to be grazed to
keep the cattle alive. and yet many are starry
ing The pastures are such here this season
that over forty thousand cattle cannot be fat
tened and without very immediate change
of seasons. cannot be kept alive. The corn crop
isvery uppromising, not above the clods, and will
not make full crop, yet with wet July and
August we can make abundance for bread
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

The Grant Ratification Meeting is to be
held in Washington tomorrow evening. Gov.
Cooke is to preside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

We have accounts of several recent railroad
disasters, causing loss Of life and destruction of
property. See News of the Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

The Southern editors were most kindly re-
ccived and literally entertained at every availa-
bic point of their journey through the North
ern States, during their late excursion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

On Thursday next, the State Convention Of
the Conservative party of Virginia will assem-
bic in Richmond. Meetings have been held
in nearly, if not quite all of the counties and
cities Of the State, and the indications are
that there will be full representation of the
party, and, VIC have no doubt,as the Lynchburg
Republican says, that harmonious and wise
counsels will prevail A large majority of the
Convention are in favor Of making no nomination
in olpositiou to the nomination Of Mr.. Greeley
or accepting Mr. Greeley as the candidate
against Gen. Grant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

1t is said that many OF the friends Of Mr. j.,
Randolph Tucker desire that he should be cali
tliIate Ter the next Governor Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

.H-fRRIED.

On the 18Th instant, AZ the res; dence of Rev
J. T. Johnston, ALFRED G. STEVENS, 20
Washington. D. c., to Miss SUE MILLER, OF
this city Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

The kedlve of Egypt has, it is said, gone
on visit to the Sultan of Turkey, at Cunstan
tinople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24
|COMMU NICATED.


COLCHESTER, DUMFRIEs, &C.-A few days
ago, in company with one of the City Fathers,
| took jaunt by the new railroad, to what was
once the venerable port of Colchester. We
passed through Pohick or Powheek which l
which gives name to the settlement The new
and half below Occoquau-is beautiful and
substantial structure, resting on red sand stone
PIERS ~ feet above the surface Of the water.
Colchester is beautifully situated, having fine
view of the Potomac several miles below. Some
century, or more ago, considerable business in
tobacco &c. was done there, and at Dumfrles,
which was place of some Importance in old
colonial times, and before the 'centre of the
universe '-Alexandria-was built give be-
low the amount of hostages collected at Colches-
ter, Dumfries, &C., in the years l776 and Ills.
There are some beautiful sites for dwellings,
and some beautiful views down the Potomac
near Colchester. The country, also is very
favorable for raising fruit, and being, by rail
road, only az hour from Washington, it is
probable that land about there will soon be in
request for country residences. While at Col
chester we saw the Little Thunder, with a
wheel behind her, rushing up under the high
bridge over QuaDtico on her way to Oecoquan.
1t was great mistake in the people Of old to
build on the small streams, as at Dumfrles,
Colchester, Bladensburg, &C.; but ships were
much smaller in those days, and the folks Of
old were not to blame for not being prophets.
In old colonial times, Philadelphia being the
great city of the British colonies, the Postmas
ter of Philadelphia was sort of Postmaster
General, and all the colonial postmasters made
their returns to him. DR.. Franklin held that
Office till the year l776, think, when his SON.
in-law, Richard Bache, esq.,, succeeded him,
though the final returns were made to the
Comptroller.
K, rpr Penn (ur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

The delegation from the Apache Indian
have arrived in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24
je l4-2w
NEW WALL PAPERS.

~
The largest and best selected stock of WALL
PAPERS and DECORATIONS ever offered
in this cty-new designs selected with great
care from the best manufacturers.
All orders for Papering private or public
buildings promptly executed with artistic skill
The many years experience makes me conf
dent of giving satisfaction to all who may favor
me with their patronage. J. P. CLARKE,
apt No. l5S King street, Alexa.
MOURNING GOODS.
Vl JUST RECEIVED.
We beg to mention the following:
Bnmbazne, TameSe
98 Mouseaine, Merenn Cashmere,
Grenadine, and enc piece very superior S-l
Shawl Grenadine.
A full line of CORTLAND & Co.'S Crepe Wells,
long and short Love Wells, &c.
We can offer attractions in Crepe Wells.
je 70 j. NJ. STE WART
VIIHEELW AND BLACKSMITH
w SHOP.
Having ucceeded my father in business, re-
specttully inform the public that i am now pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in the Wheel
wright and Blacksmith line at as cheap rates as
can be done elsewhere.
j. w. ATKINSON, Jr,
ie slim Cor. Prince s. Com sts, Alex, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

The "Bolters' Conference in New York,
for nominating candidates. turns ont TO be, As
VIC eXpectcl Of no account whatever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

CEDAR Posrs. The pungy Magnolia, left
here on Wednesday for Philadelphia, with a
full load of cedar posts. Cedar is quiet plentiful
10 this section, and is of more value than most
of our readers are aware. The cedar should be
inches in diameter of heart. Thereafter Ind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, JUNE "a, 1872

The BRITISH TREATY.--The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, says
''rhe status Of the Washington treaty, as de-
tailed in these dispatches on Saturday is Off
cially confirmed The treaty now stands be-
fore the Geneva tribunal just as though the
consequential claims had never been presented,
and as no other question of dispute has arisen
to interfere with the progress of the arbitra-
ton, it may be safely assumed that the treaty
is saved From the confused muddle over the
supplemental article it appears that the origi-
nal treaty has rotated back to the startiug
point of the trouble, and the United States
end, just where England five months ago asked
us to begin, by complete withdrawal Of the
indirect claims The Geneva board will now
proceed to decide, under the sixth article, whcth-
England is even liable for direct damages from
the deprcdations Of the Shenandoah and the
Alabama. The official condition of the treaty
will probably be announced on Wednesday,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24
Washin gton, my q
DRY GODDS.
TUST OPENED FROM NEW YORK.

\ lot of Summer Silks, beautiful steel shades
Rich Striped Grenadines.
japanese Puplins.
Cream Striped Grenadines
5 er Suckers, Percalcs, Bordcred jacnncts,
Lawns of AL kinds, Bishop Lawns, cheap Black
silk for Under dresses, Black Grenadines il,
great variety, Black A'pacas, NainSook Mus,
lins. Irish Linens and Sheetings, Pillar Linens
English Grapes very handsome Black Grcnt,
dine Shawi< with borders, Black Grenadine, two
yards wide; also great variety o. Domestic
Gods, Ca>smeres, Drills, &c.
my 30 J. NJ STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

most profound attention and in which that gen.
tleman fully sustained his high reputation. The
cadets, without single exception, acquitted
themselves well, reflection great credit upon
themselves and their excellent teachers. Prizes
were awarded to the three best students; the lst
to Mr.. H. N. Harris, the 2nd to Mr.. j. Wash
ington Edwards and the Sd to Mr.. NJ. H.
Dawson. The debate at night by the Literary
Society was exceedingly interesting and was
participated in by Rev. Mr.. Robbins Rev. A.
L. Edwards and P. Fl, Cabell, esq: our ac-
complished County Superintendent of schools
The valedictory address was delivered by cadet
J. w. Edwards which was highly applauded
and complimented Yours respectfully.
OBSERVER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24
pEA IFU l. NEW GOODS
IL AT
RORT L NDDnS

IIVD I T. W OVD >.
Ladies Colored Bordcred Handkerchiefs
Handkerchiels in every style and quality Cor
sets, Bustles, Tucked Skirts, Corded Sklrtng
Hosiery, Gloves, Hair Nets, Dress Buttons, Lace
Trimmings Cambria Edging, Inserting<, &C.
with full supply of new goods
my so No 62 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

A Disputed POINT. The Cincinnati scandal
case, in which Rev. j. }. Thompson, the widow
ShingIedeckcr and widower Bond are con
cerned, has raised the question there how far
pastoral kissing is edifying and justi6able. Mrs
Shingledccker, it will be remembered declared
that she thought kissing no harm from q
preacher, and Rev. Mr.. French, of Christie
Chapel, certifes that "he did not consider it
strange that the minister should kiss the lady,
as his relations with her and her family were
of the purest and most intimate character, and
as she sought TO bestow the kiss upon him,
there was nothing improper in his accepting
it." Widower Bond, who is a member of the
same church with Mrs. Shingledecker, takes a
different view Of the question, and the authori-
ties seem to be divided. The point should be
authoritativey settled, so that if any object
they may know that the practice has due sane
ton Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

WASHINGTON ITEMs-There is much abate-
ment of the small-p in east Washington, only
one death having taken place last week. Dis
infectants are furnished free at the station
houses.
The detectives are on the lookout for num-
Der of seamen who have deserted the service
within the past few days. Forty-three seamen
deserted from the United States practice ship
Constellation. stationed at Norfolk, Va, re-
Gently in one night.
Christopher Stephenson, a .Eatimorean, en-
ployed as laborer on the pile-driver at the
city wharves was found drowned in the river
at the foot of Seventh street. yesterday. He
fell overheard on Friday evening while under
the influence of liquor.
A colored man named John Perry was scri-
ously burned on Saturday morning at WARN 5
drug store, on Pennsylvania avenue. A match
struck to light cigar communicated to and ex
ploded can of alcohol which Perry had in bis
hand.
Suits against the District for damages done
to property 10 consequence of the defective
sewerage during the recent storm are threaten
ed from several quarters. W. Il. Barber claims
IS, 600 for the injury done his property, and
other claims will follow,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-24

PoLITIcAL.-At a Grant and Wilson rati6-
cation meeting held in Boston on Saturday
Alex. Rice claimed that if President Grant had
not not been nominated by the Philadelphia
Convention another party would have nomna:
ted and elected him. Judge Hoar regretted
the position of Mr. Sumner, and hoped that
the Senator would soon realize his position.
Gov. Harvey, of Kansas, predicted that his
people would give a large majority for ghe
Philadelphia ticket. Gen. Butler said that the
meeting was only continuation of the cam
paigD begun Oh the 18th April, 1861, and pre-
dicted that Greeley would not be nominated at
Baltimore, and that the Angel Gabriel could
not be elected on such ticket. He considered
civil service refrom humbug, and believed in
turning offices inside out every four years. Mr.
Henry Wilson said that the Baltimore Cpnven-
ton meant going to Democrats after ALL there
fore it was the Dcnocratice party that was the
antagonist of the Philadelphia nominees.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-05-30
The Connecticut Senatorial Contest
Purely a Personal One.

All reports concerning the Senatorial
election in Connecticut agree in the state
ment that the contest between Mr.. Ferry
and Mr.. Hawley was one purely person
al. Thus the New Haven Palladium, of
Monday, in an article warmly urging the
claims of Mr.. Ferry, says: mo one has
the right to express any doubt as to the
party fidelity of either" Mr.. Ferry or Mr..
Hawley, and asks if ''Mr. Ferry's Repub-
licanism is not as unquestioned as MIR.
Hawley's." The correspondent of the
New York World writes to the same effect,
saying:
concerned, il entirely personal grounds. II is
not claimed by the friends of either that their cand
date better Republican than the other but it is
claimed by the Democrats that Ferry Is safer, a
more patriotic, and more representative man
than Hawley. As understand the feelings of the
Democrats, this and this only is the ground upon
which they will not vote for him.
The New York Herald correspondent,
after speaking of a rumor that was afioati
and that had been authoritatively denied,
to the effect that General Hawley had
given in his adhesion to the Greeley
movement, says:
''Since writing my letter this morning, have had
an interview with prominent Ferry Republican,
who is evidently alarmed that the impression has
gone forth that Mr. Ferry is not in full sympathy
with the Administration He assures me that the
friends of Ferry in the Republican party stand
committed to no policy other than that of the old
Republican party; that while there is not so much
enthusiasm formerly for Grant in this state the
general sentiment in the Republican party Is to
adhere to the fortunes and policy of the Philadel-
phia Convention and its nominee, no matter who
he may be, or at least to remain In full sympathy
with the general policy of the Republican party
until party lines are more closely mapped out.
He reports that this IL alike the feeling OF those
Republicans who support Ferry and those who
support Hawley. and that the question turns
alone upon the popularity and merits OF the two
men,
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-05-30
THE OLD MEMS GRANT MEETING.
BY JOHN II. HAYES.

By JOHN II. HAYES.
WELL, wife, we've had a meetin' at the school
house on the hill.
And was chosen Chairman to keep the old men
still,
But found couldn't do it; each man down his
cane would plant,
And shout with all the voice he had, I'm goin' in
for Grant,"
We talked abont the past four,ysars, what great
How the nations debt had melted like the snow
before the sun;
We said, to keep it meltin', do better thing we
Than to stick and hang together, and all go in for
Grant.
We all looked through our spectacles upon the
Then drew the veil of charity o'er giant Summers
We said, I'VE like you, Sumner, but go your way
we CAN'T
Then made the school-house echo with a rousing
We didn't have much charity for Trumbull for
They stand around the party gate pair of snarl-
Their speeches cannot harm us, nor make Grant
He's an old Galena tanner, and knows how to han
die BARK
We talked about Grants smokin'-we thought it
To vote that out OF office we might vote worse
one in;
And, seein' we were smokers, 'twouldn't do for us
to rant
So lit pipes together, and smoked the health
of Grant.
In the days of the rebellion none of us could go
to fight,
But we read from morn till evening how he bat
tied for the right;
He has been the nations servant in the days OF
peace and war,
And treason melts before him like the smoke from
his cigar.
After I'd adjourned the meetin' gave each the
friendly grip;
We, every one, determined to stand by the war
tried ship;
We will not topple over we will not even slant,
But put our canes down firm and strong, and stand
up straight for Grant.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-05-30
"HOnOr Bright" "
"Will you, now, truly?"
eyes. honor byl0Hf."

"Will you, now, truly?"
Eyes, honor bright"
That was all / heard of the talk, as
looked down at the eager faces that passed
my window, and it set me to thinking.
have no idea what kind of a compact the
boys were making, but whatever it was
thev evidently thought ii was made spe-
cially sure and sacred by those two words,
= Honor bTiQht." You all think so, be-
lieve, you boys and girls; there is an un-
written code of honor among you, which
makes it quite right and proper to break
certain kinds of promises, if it suits your
convenience, but very disgraceful to break
others-the honor bright kind. May be
you get it from your elders, or, what is
more likely, your elders learned it when
they were boys and girls, and carried the
bad principles with them, out of small
transactions into great ones, until there is
no telling the mischief it has done.
That is a good mOtto-honor bright
and | wish you would all adopt it, not for
special things, but for every word and ac-
tion of your whole lives. If you make
promise. in great things or small, fulfill it
carefully, sacredlv, honor bright, no matter
how much it costs you, provided you
have not pledged yourself to wrong. If
you have, there can be no honor about it,
except in frankly saying, 81 made a bad
promise; l am ashamed of it; cannot
keep it." and do not let any foolish no.
tion about honor make you stick to the
wrong.
You don't want to do this thing? No;
but you said you would. Now stick to it,
honor bright
You didn't promise to do it? No; but
you know it is expected of you. Do it,
hOnor bright
Nobody expects it of you? Well, but
you know you ought to do it, and do you
remember the Great Captain who expects
every man to do his duty? Do it, hOnOr
6Tfgltt.-Little Corporal
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-05-30
Amusing Scene on a Street Car.

THE passengers on one of the Riker's
street cars laughed some yesterday morn
ing at a scene between the conductor and
a well young man from George
town. As the car was passing down the
avenue, the young man at the time stand
ing on the platform taking it easy, with
one foot on trunk, he was approached
by the conductor and his fare demanded.
He quietly passed over his five cents.
Conductor.-Id demand twenty-five cents
for that trunk
Young Man (hesitatingly).-Tw
cents Z? Well, l think, / will not pay it.
Conductor.-Then l shall put the trunk
off.
Young Man.-You had better not, or
you may be sorry for it.
Conductor pulls strap, stops car, dumps
trunk on the avenue, starts car, and after
going some two squares, approaches the
young man. who was still sas calm as a
summer morning, and in an angry mood
says: NOW have put your trunk of,
what are you going to do about it ?"
Young Man (coolly).-Well l don't pro-
pose to do anything about it; it's no con-
Germ of mine; it wasn't my trunk.
Conductor (iercelyl-Then why didn't
you tell me So
Young Man.-Because you did not ask
me, and | told you you'd be sorry for it.
Conductor (furious).-Then go inside
the car.
Young Man.-Oh no you're good
enough company for me out here.
At this juncture a portly German
emerres from the car, and angrily says,
Here, you feller, where is mine drunk :"
Young NANNY friend, 1 think that
is your trunk down on the avenue there.
German.-Who puts him off? l have
the monish to pay him. will see aboot
dot.
The car was stopped, and shortly after
wards the conductor was seen to come
sweating up with the trunk on his back
"a part of the performance he did not
enjoy half as well as did the passengers.
- TVnSlin1t0n STIR
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-05-30

We have been at the pains to collate
this testimony, because certain journals
that are supporting the Greeley nomina-
tion have been industriously circulating
the story that the election of Ferry was a
proof of the waning fortunes of the Re
publican party in Connecticut. That
there is no word of truth in this state
ment, is plainly shown by the extracts we
have quoted. AS the New Haven Palld-
dunn remarked: 1.-The election. of SEN
ator in May has nothing to do with the
election of a President in November."-
Cincinnati Gazette
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-05-30

AS ! grew older took in more fully the
meaning of my dream, and the recollec-
ton of the dark, scowling face that looked
the sweet content of my mother's-the
vain search for forfeited love, checked
many an outburst of temper.
Little boys and girls-keep those
smooth foreheads, sunny eyes and smiling
lips, and there will be no danger that
your parents will ever doubt your identi-
ty or even wish to substitute another
child for their own darling.-RiUerside