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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER "a, 1872.

We mentioned yesterday communication IN
the Warrenton Index from Mr.. James W..
Green, in relation to Mr.. Charles O'Conor,
which is we'll calculated to leave not very
favorable impression as to the latter named
gentleman. Mr. Green states that 'on the 10th
of May, 1867, Major General j. NJ. Scho6eld,
then commanding District No. |, as it was de-
nominated 1.-THE State of Virginia,) issued an
order prohibiting James Barbour and himself,
Commissioners of the Circuit Court Of Culpep-
er county, in the suit of E. A. Freeman VS.. w.
D. Wallach, &C., and Henry Shackelford and
himself, trustees, in deed Of trust, executed
by said Wallach, from ''all and every proceed
ing under said decree and by the authority of
said deed of trust, until further instructions
from these (Gen. Schofeld's 81 headquarters. y
1t was then that Mr.. Green wrote to Mr..
O'Conor, telling him that he was disposed to
test this matter before the Supreme Court as
to the constitutionality of the Military bill, un-
der which this order was issued, provided that
gentlemen from the North, Of known ability and
devotion to Constitutional liberty, desired or
approved of it, and that Mr.. O'Conor replied
that The dispaired of any peaceful or Con-
stitutional redress, and was quite disiDclined to
waste time or labor in seeking for itr' HewaS
not so ardent" then in the cause of right,
as he now processes to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The weekly report of the Pennsylvania coal
trade tells of steadily increasing demand for
the article as winter approaches, and, in some
cases, retailers have slightly advanced prices,
in view of an advance of tolls on the lst prox.
The total production OF all kinds Of coal for the
week was 475,3O2 tons, and for the year
l5,4S5, POI tons, against ll,l9S,927 tons to cor
responding time last year, showing an increase
of 5, 2S6, $50 tons Vessels are reported scarce
and in demand Price of coal by the cargo at
Port Richmond, for shipment east of New
Brunswick, aud south of Cape Henry Schuyl-
kill red ash SOas4, white ash lump, steam
boat, broken, egg and stove, 3 6Oas3 IS, ches-
nut SOas3. Locust Mountain, steamboat,
broken and egg, 65as3 50, stove 8 75a$5 S.,
and chesnut 90aS3 Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The Washington correspondent of the Bati-
more Sun says that political advices from
leading Liberals in New York, Ohio and Indi-
ana are very encouraging for the Greeley and
Brown ticket. The detection of the eminent
German editor and orator. Fred. Hassourek, is
having disastrous effect in Ohio, whence a
general cry of alarm comes from the admins
tration side. Nearly all the leading speakers
10 the Republican party have been summoned
there, and every Ohio official requested to come
home and vote From Pennsylvania word comes
that Gov Curtain is writing strong declara-
tory letter for the Liberal party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24
rORT or .ILEI.3.vURi.1. SEPT. RI.

ARRIVED.
Brig F II Todd, Calais for Washington.
Schr Sophia Godfrey, Philadelphia, to Me-
hsftey i Go.
Scnr Addie NJ Bird New York to Hooe s.
Johnston and w A Snoot.
S*hr Robert Palmer, New York, to master.
Schr General Hopkins, Norfolk, to Smoot Il
Perry.
Steamer II Stout, Philadelphia by F a
Reed.
Steamer Wawsset, Curriomsn, by Potomac
Bark Jennie Cobb, Aspinwall, by Consolda-
ton Coal Con. pany.
Schr Ella Matthews, Georgetown, by W 4
Smoot
Schr Jesse w Knight, Pawtu-ket by Hsmp-
shire and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schrs Charlotte jameson and Lowell,
Boston, by American Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Brig oslo A Deyereux, hence, at Boston I'D
Schr Charley Woolsey, hence, st New York
22d.
Schr Adele Trudille, hence, at New Bedford
10Th.
Schrs 4 Phsro and Uncss, for Allyn's Point,
and Veto for Groton, hence, At New Lon don
2lst
Schr Mary A Weaver, heSce, At New Haven
Dist
Schr a Leverett, hence for Pawtucket, passed
through He'll Gate Dist
Schrs Laura and Lottie Ames, tcr Boston
hence, at Vineyard Haven list.
Schr Julia 4 Willett<, hence, At Providence
Ata.
Schr " Hne, for Dcnnspor!, hence at
Newport 10Th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24
ATETIOE S9LES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant to
~ the decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
county, rendered at its November term 1868, in
the suit of Bell vs. Baker and others, the un-
designed, surviving Commissioners ofSale; will,
at October Court, being the 2lst DAY OF OC-
TOBER, 1872, in front of the Court House door
of said county of Fairfax sell to the highcs.
bidder, at public sale that TRACT OF LAND,
of which the late Frederick Baker, died seizc4,
containing 1891 acres. This land lies one mile
south west OF Fairfax Court House; has sn album
dance of wood, both pine and hard wood; is
finely watered; FRAME DWELLING, fsss
with we'll of excellent water at the door -AElE.
and the soil Is of good quality and susceptible Of
easy improvement.
Terms: One tenth of the purchase money in
hand as deposit; liable to be forfeited and the
property resold at the risk Of the purchaser,
should he fail to complete his purchase; the resi-
due in three equal instruments at six, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest from the day of
sale, to be secured by the bonds of the purchaser
with good personal security and retention of
title until the last payment is made. Costs Of
conveyancing to be paid by the purchaser.
THOMAS K. LOVE, rou.
THOMAS MOORE, ootO''' H.
San 1q-W4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

We notice the formation in England of sever
al large companies for the importation of btu
minous coal, which, it is said, can be sold there
at cheaper rate than Goa taken from the now
almost exhausted mines of that country. In
the event of the prosecution of this project,
Alexandria would become an important point
for the shipment of Cumberland coal, the
price, here on account of the cheaper means
of transportation, being about twenty-five cents
a ton below Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

just as it was supposed the tolls were
closing around Forester and the net of circum-
stantial evidence implicated him as the MUIR
derer of MIR. Nathan, he has been released on
account of the declaration of the States At
torney that there is not testimony sufficient to
hold him for trial. However, Forester is to
be returned to the Illinois Penitentiary, from
which he escaped while serving out a penal
term, and it may be that the detectives chose
to have him thus secured, while more time is
afforded them for working up the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The Richmond Enquirer says :-'There is
no cause for the least political dependency
our own grouudless fears. five but keep our
courage up and continue as energcticay at
work during the remaining few weeks as We
nave the past month, there need be no appre-
henson of the final result. We have none
ourselves, and see no good cause for any on
the part of our friends and allies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

ItAowers do not mature well, they may be
made to do So by placing half an inch Of powder
ed charcoal Oh the earth in the pot. Another
authority asserts that solution or suspe DSon
Of white heebore in water may be used with
great advantage in destroying the insects that
intest so many Towering plants. \ fair friend
has tried the experiment with success, and re-
ports that if the bugs sneezed as she did, it was
no wonder that they lost their lives
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The Petersburg Progress speaking of Mr.
O'Conor, says: "Mr. OConor is his own mas
ter, and he has been endowed with unusual
talents, but his conduct is strange. The more
we think of his talent the more surprising 40
his acts appear. He has played role for the
last month or so which would do credit to Geo.
Francis Train, but no ways SO to the Metro
politan barrister."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

James Thorn, a convict in the Maine State
Prison has been pardoned. For nearly the
period of an average lifetime this man has
been shut out from the world in the wall OF a
prison for the crime of murder. The general
community have forgotten the man and the
crime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The Richmond Wing says:-"Wc have moth
ing to fear in Virginia in regard to the election
but apathy, and for that we know the remedy
"a compact organization and an active, search,
ing, thorough canvass Fortunately the time
has not yet arrived, and we hope it is far dis
tant, when money can decide elections in lir-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The Louisville Courier Journal says: -'Col
Blauton Duncan, after about three weeks trial,
found it so injurious to his health that he yes
terday announced the suspension of his True
Democrat. We imagine Col. Duncan began to
find that, besides his physical ailment, bis
pocket book also began to wear sickly hue. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

Agricultural Fairs to the number of 2,254
are held every year in Great Britain and Ire
land These fairs are for the exhibition OF
horses, cattle aud agricultural produce, aud are
held at all seasons of the year when the pro-
ducts of the farm and the stock arc in the best
possible condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

4 party of EnglishmeD, Of whom were Geo.
Grant, a wealthy retired London merchant,
and Hon. Walter i. Maxwell, son of Lord
Herries left New York recently for Kansas
and Colorado, the object Of the trip being to
plorers were in Kansas City, and it is said that
operations for building town on the English
model will be begun at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept 24.-The mar
ket for Wheat is dull, at decline; offerings Of
10 bushels white and 1890 of red, with sales Of
the former at 1856 for choice, and of the latter at
l5S and l65 for ordinary to good and lGS, 10,
III and l75 70. very good to prime. Corn is
quiet and steady; offerings of 266 bushels mixed,
with sales at g. and 49, Small offerings Of Rye
and Oats but no sales reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

"Mr j. Rawson johnson, Rawson Lodge,
Herndon, Fairfax county, publishes card in
the Washington Chronicle against Mr.. Greeley,
in which he declares he most deeply feels
every syllable of fearful apprehension, which,
by his pen. he feebly iutimates.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

James Patton Anderson major genera! III the
late Confederate army, died at his residence,
near Memphis, Tenn, on Friday morning from
an attack of pneumonia. He served in the war
with great ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The English people have devised numerous
schemes for going from Dover to Calais with
out the horrors of sea-sickuess, none Of which
as yet have been successful Of one of the
latest of these the London Spectator says:-"Mr.
Bessemer is said to be likely to crown life
crowded with original inventions by one of the
most bene6cent of human achievements. He
has invented, it is said, an apparatus for keep
ing the saloon of steamer immovable, how
ever strongly the steamer may pitch and roll. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

We have received copy of the Dream of
Free Trade Paradise and other Sketches" by
Cyrus Elder. These humorous sketches, which
were anonymously printed from time to time,
have been repubGshed in book form with illus
trations, and the author hopes will lead to the
study of better and graver writings on the great
theme of National welfare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The "Kreuz Zeitung" of Berlin, publishes a
denial of the report that Count Won Amin has
been recalled from the Paris mission, or that
he has rendered his resignation to the German
Government. 1t adds that the French ambas-
sador at Berlin will return to his post at the
expiration of his time of leave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The officers sent from the Treasury Depart
ment to investigate the johnson defalcation at
New York are reported as generating the Sub
Treasurer from all blame in regard to the mat
ter. They state that johnson did not abstract
stamps but Incorporated the money realized
from their SALE The brokers with whom John
son did business are said to have made clean
breast of their share in the nefarious transac-
ton. And so it goes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

\ resolution has passed the City Council Of
Baltimore, rendering the hospitalites Of the
city to Mr.. Greeley on the occasion Of his au-
ticipate visit to that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

The Grand Council of the Independent Or
der of Red Men of the United States, met in IN
uual session in Baltimore this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

NO FROST FOR a MoNTH-A farmer in
town Friday said if We did not have frost in
three days (which time expired yesterday morn
ing) we would have none until about the 10th Of
October. We have no means OF ascertainiug
whether or not he prophecies truly but to wait
and see, unless some one gets up another comet
and knocks US into pie before that time.
If this is to be the result, We will care but little
whether We have frost OF not. -Fre.lutcksJur0
Le2ncr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

dolly Warden, it is said, is quite dead
every where
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

where the shade is not too dense. A rainy July
and August greatly favors their development.
At the proper season they are hunted or found
by trained pigs and dogs Mature and Science,
.Scribner's for October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

Over S2,000,000 worth of preserved meat
was exported from Australia last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24
3. ?. NUL A. d,
POWELL HARRISON,
J. II. ALEXANDER.

GEO, W. HARRISON X CO., -,
sep Ii Il hl!'s 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

"MIXED DRINKS, .-Mr. Little the hum0r-
Gus editor of the Fredericksburg News, is at the
New Rockbrige Alum Springs, and here is his ex-
perieDce of the water. Escorted to the springs,
we thoughtlessly tried some four or FIVE. At
Saratoga you can mix the waters with impunlty.
Here I found it far different Having drank
copiouly Of two Alums, two Chalybeates, one
Iodine Alum, &C., and in fact swallowed a
small apothecary shop-1 felt the effects in
about an hour That much common water
would be an inundation 10 an Ordinary stomach
but when the ''Sulphate of Alumna" pitched
into the ''Sulphate Of Lime, y and the Selphate
of Potash locked horns with the Silica, ;"
and the "Chloride of Sodium got after the
'Sulphate Protoxide of Iron, and the "Icdi-
des, and many more, went at 1t. tooth and
toenail, inside my poor stomach | felt was in
a bad way. | sent down half a wine glass Of
Ehi>key to quite the commotlon, and command
ed the peace in the name of the Common
wealth Then came confusion worse comtouud
ad. After two miserable days order was restored
end | have felt better ever since.
TURTLES These fungi, so Highly priced
by gastronomlsts, and which enter SO largely
into the composition of the pate de toie graS,
are found among the roots of various trees, as
the beech. walnut, cnestDut though those grow
ing among the roots of the oak are said to
possess the finest favor Of some twenty four
varieties only four are edible; two Of these ri.
pen in autumn and are gathered in the beginning
of winter; these are known as the black trutHe
and the winter trufflIe They are common in
Italy and the south of France, and are found
occasionally around Paris and in England.
They must vegetate on decayed wood, and
they can only grow to advantage i'll groves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-21
Telegraph News in General.

Saratoga, N. Y, 20. Third of free handi.
cap for all ages, 1-2 miles, was won BY
Mary Louise, who beat Frank Hampton onl,
short head. Defender was beaten off Time
| three minutes.
Providence, R. l., 20. A small Baptis
meeting house at Appanaug owned by col
ored church, was burned by an incendiary
this morning. Loss, $1,000. Mrs. Jane Mel
vile was drowned this afternoon while bathing
in Mashapaugh pond in the 9th ward
Chicago, 20. A bold escape from the
county Jail was made last night by four young
men, three of whom were awaiting trial for
robbery, and the other was serving on two
years time for an attempt to kill policeman.
The prisoners were supplied by friends out
side with revolvers, and when the jjailor came
round he was confronted by four men who
pointed cooked revolvers at his head and de-
manded the key to the outer door. Resist
ance was useless. and the keys were deliver
ed to the prisoners, and they Immediately
escaped.
1t is reported that the Texas cattle fever
has appeared among some of the herds at
Sangamon, H., and although as yet the d.
sease does not appear to spread, the circum-
stance has caused quite a panic among stock
men.
The boiler of Barrett 4 Sons flour manu-
factory at Winnamac, Ind, exploded yester-
day, instantly killing engineer kentz and in
juring another man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-21
FOREIGN NEWS.

London, 20. A dispatch from Belfast a,
half-past three o'clock this afternoon. saws the
city is comparatively quiet. The mob made
several efforts during the day to fire buildings
and some rioters were caught in the act, In
every street are evidences of the terrific
character of the conflicts Of the past few DAYS.
The government Of the city 10 temporarily
vested in four magistrates, with ample mill
tary reserves.
Napoleon in an interview with CORES.
pendent Of the London Telegraph, says he
did not consider the approaching meeting Of
the emperors of Germany, Russia and Aus
tria, any indication of danger to the peace CT
Europe.
A boat capsized off Evith yesterday, and
nve persons were drowned.
Slight disturbances have occurred at Lei
cester, Maidstine, Exeter, and several other
towns IN consequence of the closing of pub
TIC houses in compliance with the provisions
OF the new licensing act.
Paris, 20. Theirs will shortly entertain
tne of1cers of the American man-o Of war
shenandoah, and subsequently visit that YES
sci.
Geneva, 20. M. Almond Duman, Esq,
the celebrated French artist, has arrived in
Geneva. His object in coming here is to
paint picture commemorative of the sitting
OF the Tribunal of Arbitration. The final
decision of the court is expected in few
days.
Dublin, 20. The journeyman bakers of
Dublin are on strike for higher wages, in
consequence of which large number of in
habtants are deprived Of bread and are in a
famishing condition. Most intense excite
ment prevails, and hundreds of women are in
the steets inclining to riot, and pouring i'm
precautions on the heads of the master bakers.
Attacks upon the shops are feared.
Rome, 20. 1t is said that Archbishop De
Merade, Almoner of the Pope, has gone TO
Brussels for the purpose of making arrange
ments with the Belgian ministry for recep
ton OF the Holy Father in that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-21
News From New York.

New York, 20. Prince PHILIPPE, son-in.
law of the Emperor of Brazil, has arrived in
Java, and joins his brother in tour to the
United States.
The new Grand Master of Masons of the
State of New York is VIM. Lacy, the well
known journalist of Albany.
A large number of sick horses have beer
turned Of the Boston express train.
Maggie Fritz, supposed to have died from
sunstroke, proves to have been murdered by
John Goony, who struck her on the head
with large glass. The murderer was ar.
rested.
The Southern mail train was thrown from
the track near Trenton, N. j., this morning.
There was delay OF several hours but no
one was injured.
Joseph Dykes residing on 2Sth street, to-
day while drunk beat his mother because she
would not give him money. Her injuries
will probably prove fatal.
Arrived to-day steamship Java from Liver
pool
Mrs. Fredericks German, and daughter
aged | 4, were both seriously injured by the
explosion of kerosene, used in lighting a
fire.
The Kentucky war claim for 1926, 25S has
finally passed the third auditors office, in
compliance with the act of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-21

Roman Catholics from the district known as
Pound Smelly" and Hurcules streets, have
appeared in the streets to resist the ferocious
assaults of the Orangemen, who for the last
two or three days have made most appalling
threats.
Respectable citizens are trembling in their
houses. Ship carpenters, mostly Orange
men, have Joined the rioters with formidable
weapons. The opposing parties had several
engagements last night, and this afternoon
several men were killed. quantity of
ammunition and rifles have been distributed
among number of deputy constables who
will assist in enforcing order. In attempting
to keep Orangemen and Roman Catholics
apart, several soldiers belonging to the 4oth
Infantry, were seriously wounded and con.
veyed to the hospital. Fighting is going on
at place called Thompson's bank, where the
"Navvies" are employed. Another engage
ment occurred last night near the County
Dawn Railroad Station n ear York street. 1t
was not until several men were cut down that
the constabulary succeeded in dispensing the
parties.
Later. Despite the action of the author-
ties, who owing to their helplessness and in
efficiency were obliged to surrender the con-
troll of the city into the hands of the military,
rioters are isorously carrying out their
deeds of blood and plumber. Orangemen
were charged this afternoon with fixed bayo-
nets up Carrck Hill, but soon after meeting
an opposing force Of Roman Catholics en-
gagged them and taught an hour and half
with guns, paving-stones and bludgeons.
Many employees from the mills at Antrim
road have quit work to join the rioters. There
is no knowing where the matter will end.
The riots of '66 lasted three weeks. 1t seems
that the commandant is determined to enforce
order, and accordingly intimates that every
person found on the streets will be treated as
rioters. The public houses are closed to- day.
The soldiers effectually cleared the streets,
and the rioters are now lodging around the
corners, firing struggling shots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-21
Terrific Tornado.

Kingston, n. Y, 20. A terrific hurricane
swept over portion of the town of Wanna
rising Friday afternoon, taking narrow strip
near Lackawack it moved all before it, trees,
fences and buildings being carried away like
feathers. The barn of w. II. Wager was
completely demolished, three boys taking
shelter from the storm were in it. One nam
ed Job Cove was killed, and the others were
hurt. Other very extensive damages were
done, barns and ont-houses being blown over
and many tons of hay and grain destroyed.
The typhoon passed so near Wagers house
that pear tree shading it was twisted from
its roots and carried a considerable distance.
A sleigh was lifted by the wind and the iron
work bent and twisted, and the box carried
half mile.