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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
[COMMUNICATED.

GRAMMAR-On yesterday paragraph ap-
peared over the signature of Citizens which
ELECTS an interest of two-fold character, viz:
Its grammar and its prescience. 1t says, 1T
is very much desired by the public that the
writer's on the subject of the fire department
arould cease for the present" Would is the
preterit of will, and used in the above connec-
ton, indicates such an intimate knowledge of
grammar, that More Anon would hesitate to
discuss any intelligent principle within the
hearing of Citizens And, 1T is quite prob
able that there will be enough of this matter
ventilated before the next Council. especially in
the Board of Aldermen, if that body does not
speedily put an end to the NATTER This is
the prescience of the affair, and is what the
Bible proclaims to be, answering questions be-
fore they are asked; and He that turDeth
away his ear from hearing the law, even his
prayer shall be abomination" Specifications
are possessed in abundance, and when the time
arrives, will be produced by MORE ANON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Democratic con-
veDtion of the District of Columbia, last night
elected Richard T. Merrick and William Dick.
son delegates to the Baltimore convention w.
D. Cassin and B. T. Swartz, alternates. The
delegates we're not instructed, the committee
on resolutions. failing to report all the resolu-
tons introduced.
Yesterday, Henry N Ober prominent citi-
zen of the eastern section of the city, died from
smallpox. He was employed as draughts-
man in the War Department and was greatly
respected by all who knew him.
There are but few strangers in town, and
nearly all the members Of Congress have left
for their homes. Only two Cabinet officers
are at their posts.
Twenty-Five employees have been discharged
from the bureau of printing. A large number
of clerks will be discharged from the census
Office on the lst of July
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

TARDY JUSTICE William Talbert, Esq, of
Spalding's District, Md, some years since per-
fected plan for raising large vessels. steamers,
&C., upon the docks by the application of by
draulic pressure, which he submitted to the
authorities at the Washington Navy Yard,
where he was then engaged as master carpen-
ter, and it's advantages being appreciated, it
was adopted by the Navy Department and has
since been applied in the Government Navy
Yards throughout the country. But although
the Government was thereby saved immense
sums of money, the Secretary of the Navy re-
fused to pay Mr.. Talbert for his invention, and
he was therefore forced to appeal to Congress
for relief We learn from gentleman of
Washington that before its adjournment, Con
press enacted the necessary law, and that Mr..
Talbert will now shortly receive the handsome
sum of $4,000, which sum will give our
readers some idea Of Mr.. Talbert's invention.
Prince Geo. 49,. ..
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ARRIVED.

Steamer Georgeanna Fields, Baltimore, to
Hooe s. Johnston.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, to
Reed.
Steamer 81 Stout, Philadelphia, by
Reed.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore, by
Broders IL Co.
Schr Lydia Hughlett, Havre-de Grace, by
w A Smoot
Schr H A Hoyt, Cranmer, Hoboken, by
Agnew.
Schr Maria Pierson, Jersey City, by Ameri-
can Coal Go.
&. Schr Mary E Coyne, New Bedford, by Hamp-
shire & Baltimore Coal Co.
: MEMORANDA.
Srhr w Hine, Lane for New Haven, hence,
ut New York 18Th.
Schr u Collins, Hunting lon, for PORT Nor
ris, hence, at New York l2th.
Schr II J Raymond, Cranmer, hence, at New
York 18th.
Schr Chas Morford, Parsons, hence, at Prov
ldence 18th.
Schr Lookout from Boston for this port ar
rived ut Vineyard Haven 18th.
Scnr Gem, for this port, sailed from owl
dence 18th.
Schrs Narcissis and Maggie, hence, at Rich
mOnu 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

A few more left with red boots on.
A No. CHEWING TOBACCO, al! tastes
suited p boxes on draught all the time.
old and prime, Genuine B. F. Grsvley, Becker's
Old 6s Sweet Monitor Navy, I c Something
Extra, Bright Navy and other brands.
A lot of bal tobacco on hand, if not as repre-
sented, will take it back and ask no questions.
Fifty-three (53l brands of smoking, from Lone
Jack to Not for Joe.
Bagley's Michigan Solace, Sunny Side, Cen
fury, Morning Glory and other brands fine cut
Chewing. .. -....
CIGARS, all qualities. Ny ct. Cigars some
say are the cheapest in the city. Gail, try them
and let me know lift is so. If man can get
the worth of his money in Tobacco he can get it,
wholesale or retail, from
JOHN a FIELD,
je 14-2w No, Il King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

PROSPECTS FOR Crops. The old aphorism
that man was made to mourn" might, we
think, with much truth and appropriateness,
be changed to imam was made to croak. y
We have been in this world 10! these many
days, and though we cannot boast of
much wisdom, We have gathered some little
from our experience and We have come to the
conclusion that there has never yet been sea-
soDable year. Never in the memory of man,
We venture to say, has there been year or
season that was exactly suitable These re-
Elections were forced upon us by hearing some
Of our farmers predicting actual starvation.
We examined the wheat crop and are happy to
say that our most sanguine expectations were
more than realized. The straw is short, but
never do we remember to have seen the heads
better filled, and there will be at least very
fair average crop raised. That the grass is gone
isa foregone conclusion; but corn is in its infancy,
and what it will be is yet to be seen. Ware"
Sentinel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The "circular" addressed to number OF
persons asking for Conference of those ''op,
posed to the present administration, and OF
uniting all the elements of the opposition in a
common effort at the coming presidential cleo
ton, to be held in New York, on the Goth inst,
is signed by Carl Schurz, Jacob D.. Cox, VIM
Cullen Bryant, Oswald p Ottendorfer, David
A. Wells, and Jacob Brinkerhof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The Liberal State Committee, OF Missouri,
held meeting yesterday, at which the subject
of holding State Convention was discussed.
1t was decided not to call one until after the
Baltimore Convention. Senator Schurz and
Gov. Brown were present. Both made speech
es, in which they advised conciliatory course
towards Democrats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

One of the manufacturing resources of the
Upper Potomac, near the Chain Bridge, is now
being extensively developed by Messrs. Fowler
& Yarwood, Of Georgetown, in the excavation
of an extensive quarry owned by these gentle
men. On an average 200 tons of building and
rubble stone are daily brought to Georgetown
and WASHINGTON from their uuarries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The Washington Patriot says that dissatis-
faction is expressed by the fortunate Southern
claimants because the Third Auditor must first
audit their claim before the Secretary of the
Treasury is willing to pay the amount appro-
priated. The reason alleged for this course by
the Treasury Department is that the Govern
ment must protect itself against the presenta-
ton of the same claim hereafter, and must
hold the papers as vouchers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY. The
commencement exercises of this institution will
take place as follows Baccalaureate sermon,
23d Instant; final celebration of the literary socle-
ties, 25th instant; annual meeting of the alum
nj association, 25th instant; stated meeting of
the board Of trustees, 18th instant; annual ad
dress before the alumni association, 18th instant;
commencement day-closing exercises ofthe ses-
sion, address before the literary societies, 9th
instant I..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

We are glad to see that the Baltimore Ca
zette shows every disposition to conciliate, and
not to be ''impracticable in the presidential
contest. 1t says it twill cordially support any
combination of opposing forces that will offer
reasonable prospect of beating Grant; because
to beat Grant is to trample out "Grantism, "
and in that one word is comprehended dan
gerous Executive, corrupt Administration, a
o.psorsleut majority IN CuugIooe siAty thvus-
and official mercenaries a subsidized press, and
the practice Of all those baser arts that delude
and demoralize people" 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

THE DROUGHT. The occasional showers of
rain, which we have had in this section Of
country within the past few weeks, have tend
ed greatly to improve the growing crops. While
this is true, there is great need tor more
rain, and the grass crops particularly are SUI
fering for want of it. The streams that are
mostly supplied by springs are nearly all dried
up, and cattle, also, suffer for the want OF water
in many parts Of the county. We have heard
much complaint about the wheat and oat crops
of the county, which promise but poor yield
Port Tobacco Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

1t is now said that negotiations with foreign
bankers and capitalists relative to the action Of
the Treasury Department in its foreign negotia-
tons for bonds have not yet been ended, as
many persons supposed, because Of the uncer-
tain condition of the Treaty. The Secretary of
the Treasury has not made known his decision
in the premises, but it is possible that he will
be guided by circumstances, and In the mean.
time the bonds will be negotiated rs formerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

THE OLD DOMINION GoLD MINE,~in Spot
sylvania county, twenty-five miles: from Fred
ericksburg, has recently been improved at an
outlay of $4,000, in new buildings, sinking
four shafts, a hundred feet each in depth, &c.
The ore recently struck will average SIS per
ton. By August LIST, operations will begin
Forty hands are now employed. -
The Whitehall Mine is also at work. We
get these encouraging facts from an old miner.
Fredericksburg We,cs, =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

What is called the Right in the French
Legislative Assembly, have resolved to demand
the removal of some of the Ministers, and com
pei Theirs to carry on the Administration in
accordance with the views of the majority. To
this Theirs objects, but favors the appoint
ment of Vice President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The Liberal Republican Convention of West
Virginia, has nominated a straight OUT Gree
ley electoral ticket There were no nomina
tons for State officers made, but the execu
tive committee is to issue call for State con
vention for that purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

All the indications are favorable to an ener-
getic and united OPPOSITION to the reelection
of Gen. Grant, and continuance Of the pres
cnt Administration policy, by those who wish
to see Reform in the Administration of the
government, and change 10 men and measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

Mi. E. a. Pollard, residing in Lynchburg, is
actively engaged in writing articles in favor
of Mr.. Greeley and the Cincinnati platform.
Many Of these, which have appeared in the
Lynchburg Republican, have been collected
and published in pamphlet form.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

Circulars are about to be issued to all money
order post Offices modifying the regulations in
relation to the issuing of money orders. By
the revised code the fee for money order for
ten dollars or less will be FIVE cents; on other
sums the charge will be as heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun, says :-'sAs the habeas corpus
clause of the Ku-Klux law was not extended,
and as no pretext exists for sending United
States troops into the Southern States, the
War Department now orders all available men
to the plains, to prevent, if possible, an Indian
outbreak this season. Many of the regiments
now on the frontier are far from complete, and
all recruits are used to I'LL these regiments to
the required standard. Nearly every day a
hundred or more recruits are ordered to the
plains, those ordered West to-day going to the
sixth regiment, now in Dakota.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The one hundred and twenty-fft annual
commencement of the College Of New Jersery,
at Princeton, occurs on "Wednesday, June Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

An extensive fire at Lisbon, Portugal, on
Thursday. caused heavy loss. The Custom
House and Exchange narrowly escaped de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
CH.v.aL CO.N.HERCE.
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ARRIVALS.


Boats Lille Lemen and Park Agnew, to
Hampshire s. Baltimore Coal Co; boats . 9
Hamilton, H Delafeld, g A Pearce and Al
Geo H Bradt and City Of Hamburg, to Mary
land Coal Co; boats 6 l. Confer and & d
Horns, to New Central Go.
DEPARTURES.
Boats Lille Lemen. a II Bradt, II Delafied
G S Confer, Moses Whtson, NJ Mentally, Dem
mis- Murphy and U q Hamilton, for Cumber-
land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

Judge Wexford, of the, Richmond Circuit
Court, yesterday, delivered bis opinion 10 the
Murphy habeas corpus case, heretofore men
toned He holds, that the communication of SEN
tepce By Gov. Walker, though invalid as, suoh,
operates as an absolute pardon, and that Law
renee Murphy is entitled to his freedom, The
Commonwealth Attorney gave notice Chat he
would appeal the case Murphy was admitted
to bail in the sum of 1000, to await further
action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

"a PECULIAR INSECT. Mr.. Pugh, of this
county, handed US very strange booking bug
few days ago. In appearance it is like an Or
binary beetle, and is remarkable in its proceed
ings after its death 1t never dies on top of
the ground, but burrows down an inch or two,
and pulls the hole 10 after it, then in few
days it sprouts and CONES up like corn. After
growing two or three inches, beautiful flower
comes out on the end Of each of the two or
three sprouts These Apwers are of the most
delicate character and their odor is not unlike
that Of tie calacanthus or sweet shrub. In APP
pearance they are somewhat like the cape ies-
samine, except that the petals are of that rich
vevety kind found on the heart s-ease. These
flowers are of very short duration, living only
about twelve hours In twenty-tour hours
more the whole thing is dccaycd.
This is strange story. and one which we
should never have printed but for having seen
the thing ourSelf. and Mr.. Pugh, who lives
near BateSvil!e, will show any curious person
about half acre of new ground land that is
covered with these bug Charlottesville Chron.
icR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
EXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 1872

The intelligent and generally well informed
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says: 1.-The friends of Greeley and Brown
have received sufficient advices here to warrant
them in claiming 263 of the 270 delegates who
have thus far been elected to the Baltimore
Convention This computation includes Wis
cousin, whose State convention was held yes
terday Of the seven delegates opposed to
him one comes from West Virginia and six
from Delaware The New Jersey delegation is
expected to be against Greeley, and possibly
that from Oregon. The principal States yet to
elect are Nebraska, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio,
Maryland and Alabama, and it is claimed that
they will all send delegations for the endorse
ment of the Cincinnati ticket. Of the 1872 dele
gates to the national convention, it is not be-
ieved now that there will be at the furthest
more than seventy-fve opposed to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

COL CLAFLIN.-On Thursday night last,
Miss Tenne C. Clafin was triumphantly elect
ed Colonel of the Eghty-Fifth Regiment, New
York Volunteers The regiment is entirely
composed of American citizens of African des-
cent and this prompt recognition of the rights
of the much abused sex by their colored breth-
rem, must be extremely gratifying to the advo-
Gates of the cause of female equality. 1t will
be noble sight to see the pew Colonel, dress
ed up in shining regimentals, marching along
Broadway at the head Of the column, and re-
ceiving the plaudits of her gallant admirers.
In the language of the historian Of John Gil
pins famous ride, MAY We be there to see y
Bait. Gazctte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

In the British House of Commons, yesterday,
Mr.. Gladstone stated that no communication
had passed between the Commissioners and
the English Government, showing that the ex-
clusion of indirect claims rested on an under
standing. Mr.. Gladstone further stated that
the postponement Of the Board of Arbitration
would not affect the Treaty, but the defeat Of
one Of its provisions might, as when one of the
wheels of carriage failed all failed. Nearly
all of the members OF the Geneva Board of Ar
bitration have arrived at Geneva, and it is
thought that an adjournment will be had i'm
msdiately after the organization is completed.
1t is also supposed that the session will be
secret
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The work on the new railroad depot at Front
Royal, is going on actively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

UNIVERSITY oE VIRGINIA. Saturday, June
22d-Meeting of the Board of Visitors.
Sunday, June 23d, II a. m.-Sermon by
Rev. B. NJ Palmer, D. D., Of New Orleans ;
I p. M, anniversary of the Young Men $
Christian Association, sermon by Rev. j. G.
CRANBERRY, D. D., of Richmond.
Monday, June Oath, p. m.-Final celebra-
ton of the Washington Society,
80 TUESDAY, June 25th, 10 a. m.-Meeting of
Alumni Association p. H., final celebration
of the Jefferson Society.
Wednesday, June Goth, s p. m.-Address
before two literary societies by Mr.. A. G. Thur
man, OF Ohio.
Thursday, June 9th, final day, 10 a. NJ
Delivery of diplomas and certificates ; ! p. No.,
address before the Society of Alumni, by Gen
W. A. Quarles, of Tennessee S p. M. alumni
dinner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
MAX RfED.

On Wednesday, the 18th instant, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, VIM. R.. Howard,
esq.,, by Rev. Mr.. Busey, HAMILTON {.
F. HOWARD of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
DSEU.

June 14th ROBERT w. CROOK, infant son
of Robert and Mary E. Crook Gs- The friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend
from its parents residence, No. 249 Princess ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
The Alb.ny, NJ Y. Times announces that

The Albany. NJ: Y, Times announces that
Dexter Reynolds, prominent member of the
Albany bar, has invented type-settiog ma
chine, which, having been pronounced com
plete success by type founders in Boston, New
York and Philadelphia, has been sold for 81
100000 to a combination Of New York capital
lists. We have heard of these type setting
machines for many years pasta new one be-
ing produced every now and theu-but so far
the promise has always exceeded the reality
and none of them, SO far, have ever come into
general use. This one is said to do the work,
in one hour, of four good hands, which we do
do not believe is practicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

The WHEAT CROP, in this part of the Valley,
promises better than it did few weeks ago
In many localities it Is standing very thin upon
the ground, but in others it stands as thick and
looks as well as we have ever seen it. The
grumblers declare that there is adequate rea-
son to expect starvation; but our judgment and
belief is, from careful observation, that nobody
will starve this year, in this great granary of
the South, because of diminished crops of
wheat buckingham Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

GEORGETOWN MARKET.-The Grain receipts
Yesterday were $50 bushels of Wheat and 300
bushels of Corn, via canal The Wheat sold at
2l5 and the Corn at 81 for white and 10 for
yellow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET June l5.-The mar
ket f,r Wheat is inactive; offerings light, con-
sisting of 81 bushels red; no sales reported. Corn
is quiet and unchanged; offerings of sc bushels
mixed and ia yellow, with sales Of the former
at 81. Oats are dull ; offerings of 30 bushels no
sales reported. Rye is nominally 95al00. Eggs
are 1c lower. Butter is unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-15

FALL OF A SoMNAMBUL1sr.-On Weducs-
day night last Mr.. K. S. Patterson, an old
and greatly esteemed citizen Of Rockbridge
county, who was stopping at the Central Hotel
corner of Bridge and Jefferson streets, retired
to his room at the usual hour, but about 2
o'clock in the night he dreamed that he was at
his home in Rockbridge, and that the time
to get up bad arrived. BE accordingly rose
from his bed and went through window
eighteen feet from the ground, falling on his
knees upon the sidewalk of Jefferson street.
The night clerk in the hotel heard him fall,
and at once fastened to his assistance DR..
w. Otway Owen was promptly summoned.
and an examination developed the fact that the
left knee was very badly broken, but that no
other serious damage had been done. So
| The physician expects to restore him. but
his knee will necessarily be well nigh useless.
Mr.. Patterson has every attention that could
be desired, and will not want for friends during
his confinement. Lynch. Rep. =.