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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-02
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At n meeting of the Quarterly Conference of
the Alexandria Station NJ E. Church South
held last night among otf er business transacted
was the unanimous adoption Of the following
preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS Since our last meeting. 1t has
pleased the great dSposer OF all events to remove
from our midst by death, our esteemed ana be-
loved brother, Harrison Bradley, whose name
has been identified with our church since Its or
gsnizatlon, and whose praise Is III our Whoie
community; Therefore,
Re diced, That in the death of brother Brad
Icy, the NJ. E. Church South of Alexandria, lla9
not only lost one OF ls most valuable ernbcrs
bus there are members who if called upon to
speak, could testify to his unnstentatious deeds
Of benevolence, which were known only to that
God whom he so faithfully served. and to the
recipients who would unite with us III dcpior-
ing this sad dlspensat on.
Resoircd That VIII lie he was welded to the
cl urch OF n choice and by his exemplary walk
snd christian conduct had gained the love OF his
fellow members; yet he was imbued with that
christian charity which embraced within Its scope
all who truly love the Lord Jesus; and the large
concourse of all denominations attendant upon
his obsequies, attested the esteem III which ne
wa. held by chr stains of every name.
Resotrcd, That while we miss his manly form
and are deprived OF his valuable aid and counsel
vet feeling assured tTat our loss is his gain"
we bow witt! submission to this inscrutable de-
cree, and find additional ;ncenti es in this be-
reavcmcnt, to follow on to know the Lord so
that We may again be reunited in that "h,use
no made with hands ternal in the heavens!'
RcSotved That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased, and that tie
same be entered upon the records Of the Quar-
terly Conference of Alexandria Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
ICOMMUNlCATED.

The communication of alexandria, pub
}ished in the Gazette of Saturday last, is so
erroneous in its statements as to demand the
notice Of those upon whom it was designed to
reflect.
There is no such thug as the league to
which ':Alexandria" refers. IL is mere crel-
ton of Alexandria 5 exhuberant fancy, stimu
lated into unhealthy exercise by spleen. The
matter of the J. T. Manson mot j. t. Marrion)
and G. Fish is simply this Two schooners,
bound for GEORGETOWN, were Oft the Bluff; these
we're first spoken; the Manson and Fish were
lower down, and afterward S spoken. When it
was known that they were bound forAlexandr!a,
the captain of the tug told them that. because
of their position he could not take them in
then. as the schooners bound for Georgetown
would he asteru and all the schooners would ne-
ccssariIy have to cast loose ut Alexandria, This
was the only reason why they Were not taken
in tow, and to any reasonable man, not ignor-
ant of such matters it would be satisfactory
reason. The Jno T. Manson was later in the
day towed to her dock by one of the tug"
supposed to belong to the imaginary league
The master of the tug that spoke the Man
son and Fish has at least as much interest in
the welfare and prosperity OF our good old city
as "Alexandria" He has made. and is still
willing to make greater sacrifices to advance
her interest than this self constituted champion
can reasonably expect to he able to. for some
time 10 come. JUSTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
SATURDAY., MAY Is, 1872.

A letter from, the ex-Emperor Napoleon is
published ADDRESSED to the generals and COM
uanders of the French army. In this commu-
,ication the Emperor makes the following ac-
acknowledgement l. /. Il :am responsible for Sedan,
The army: fought heroically with an army
double its strength, After $4,000 had been
killed or wounded saw the contest was mere
" one of sheer DESPERATION The army honor
having been saved I exercised my sovereign
light and unfurled the flag of truce. 1t was
impossible that the immolation Of 10000 men
could save Frauce..I obeyed cruel, inexora-
bic necessity, Ny heart was broken, but my
conscience was tranquil 81; n.y.. ..l.. ...,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
ARElY JED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Georgeanna Field, Baltimore, 10
Hooe il Johnston.
Stesme, Lady of the Lake, Partridge, Nor
folk to VI Eldridgc & Co.
Schr Margaret Ella, Palmer Lowvr Macho-
dock, corn to Thos Perry.
Soop Constitution, Lurch, Chattctton, Va,
corn to Thos Perry.
Scbrs Packet ard II Prescott Washington. to
Hampshr s. Baltimore Coal Co.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore, by Jos
BrudcrS Il Go.
Steamer Geo H Stout, Phil,deiphia by NJ
Eldridge & Go.
Schrs Nellie Il Benedict, New Haven, and
Whitney Long, Portsmouth, by American Coal
Company.
Schr Lorctto, Fish, Wiley, by American C"a!
Company.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Sophie, Robinson. hence at Por tland
22I instant
Schr VIM Allen, hence, at Norwich DIST.
Schr Maria Pierson. Grant, for this port,
cleared ut Providence ga inst.
Schr + II Odiorne, hence, at New London
ODD instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
Taking a view ut
Sarepta Clothing Hall.
80 King street,

~ hlng street,
''the establishment Of
L SCHWARTZ Il Co.,"
mems fastidiousness is wonderfully aroused by
a most elaborate display of all the kind of fine
ries which men delight to wear. Yon
will find there, in the line of Silk Ncck Wear,
all the latest novelties Of the season, in other
furnishing goods, the finest Guuze and Isle
Thread Gents Underwear, English, Lisle
Thread and Paris Prize Medal Balbriggan Socks,
in the latest variety, and
Summer Clothing
composed of the finest imported material, such as
French Coating Broadcloth, Drab d etc, Japa,
nese Worsted and Linen, New Orleans Check
Linen and Wooden Striped, Mohair, &C., SC,
all in large variety made well and in the latest
style. All of which, the proprietors, 'ISchwartz
& Co.. offer at very reasonable prices, accord
ing to the quality OF goods. my 3-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
D{EU.

At six O'Clock this morning, in the seventy
fourth year of his age VILLA NJ 4. BlEKo,
which the friends Of the family are invited, will
take place at half-past three O'Clock Tomorrow
afternoon, from his late residence, in West End
On Friday evening May 18th, ARTHUR F
GRAY, only son of Henry NJ. and Elizabeth
Gray, aged year and months. 5Ess~His flu
neral will take place from the residence of his
parents, on ST. Asaph ST., near Pendlet"n, to-
morrow afternoon, at o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

\ letter from Washington says that the dis
patch from. the South, which represents that
the test-oath of March, 1862, still continues to
operate dishanchisement, Notwithstanding the
passage of the amnesty act, is mistake. The
,est-oath act'was modified in the last Congress
50 as not to: apply to those whose disabilities
have been relieved by the action of Congress-
Therefore every person who is relieved by the
recent amnesty act is eligible to any Office on
simply taking an oath that they will remain
loyal to the. constitution and the government,
and that they will so swear, without any men
tai or other reservation whatsoever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
COlIyIERGIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 2.-The market
for Wheat is unchanged; offerings to-day of
PIC bushels no sales reported. Corn is quiet;
offerings Of t5ti bushels white and 1900 Of yellow,
with sales of the former u! 81 and of the latter
at 49, Oats are in light receipt; offerings of CD
bushels; no sales reported Rye is nominally
njalO2 Other articles are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

We are indebted to the politencss of Colonel
Owens. of the State Executive Department
at Richmond, for bound copy of the Annual
Reports Of the Internal Improvement Com
panies, OF Virginia, for 1871.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

A letter from New York, On the Fashions
says that the latest novelty for lovers is the en-
gagement bracelet This is placed on Sera-
phina's arm as soon as papa has given his con-
sent; and then, flushed with his promised pos
session. the tiance locks it on with small gol-
den key, which he retains. Thus the maiden
at once assumes the golden bouds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The passage Of the Amnesty bill will dispose
of great number Of cases now pending in the
U. S. Supreme Court, and in the District and
Circuit Courts, where information has been
made against persons holding Office contrary to
the provisions Of the Fourteenth Amendment
to the Constitution: One Of the most import
ant of these is, that Of Mr. a. 0. P. Nicholson,
ex-U. S. Senator and Judge OF the Supreme
Court of Tennessee. w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

A Radical delegation from the Radical party
in Virginia arrived in Washington last evening
for the purpose of having conference with the
President in reference to the political affairs Of
this section of the country, The following
compose the delegation: DR.. E. H. Smith,
DIR. Mills, Major Harmon, William H. Trent
and F. W. jackson, They were to have had
conference with the President to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

Mr. Jefferson. the actor, is playing Rip Van
Wrinkle at the Boston Theatre, where, it is
said, on his own authority, the receipts are
averaging $1,000 per night, and the business
is comparatively as great at four other theatres,
as well as at the circus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The violent tornado which occurred on the
22d inst, at and near Old Point Comfort and
Hampton has already been noticed A water
spout broke at the Rip Raps. A sloop foun-
dered and the captain was drowned. Several
oyster boats were upset At Hampton, houses
and trees weretblown down, and considerable
damage done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The excitement at Elizabethport, n. j.,
over ''Capt Kids treasure" still continues at
white heat Yesterday morning three
brothers raked up eighty Spanish dollars near
the old brick-yard, where Van Pclt first found
the silver on Monday last. After three hours
of dragging with the oyster tongs, Alex. Dick
son found sixty-two, Harvey, Dickson got thir-
teen, and William Dickson secured FIVE Span
ish pieces. The coins are very much worn.-
How much time and money have been spent
in obtaining this treasure p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The Washington Patriot says that the most
active friends of so-called civil rights have
abandoned all idea of passing Mr.. Sumner s
emasculated bill through the House at this SEES
sion. 1t cannot be reached in regular course
The only other way Of getting it up is under a
motion to suspend the rules. This can only be
done by a twoathird vote a..'r' ~. '"-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The will of the late Professor Morse was adj
mitted to probate in New York yesterday.
His property is to, be held in trust for his wife
during her life. lat her death it is to be
divided into various legacies, number of
which are to scientific, charitable and. literary
societies and institutions. 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The Senate was in executive session yester-
day for nearly twelve hours, and did not ad-
iourn until midnight The supplemental Treaty
was discussed ct length, nearly all of the Sena-
tors participating, and the debate was at times
very acrimonious -:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

We arc glad to hear that it is not likely that
the bill to authorize the President to continue
the suspension Of the habeas corpus, which re-
Gently passed the Senate, can pass the House
of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The Washington Republican gives it ''as a
stern truth that yesterday a stranger
stopped at the gate of the Capitol grounds, and
inquired of colored man if that big white
building wasn't the Episcopal Theological Sem
>,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The Southern caims commission yesterday
heard the cases Of John H. Settle, of Kappa
hammock county, Va. for 1886, and Benz. Arm
strong, Of Spottsylvauia county, Va, for SO, $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The Washington Chronicle thinks there is
hardly any debut that the Senate will advise
the President to accept the proposed supple
mental British Treaty-probably with some
nroyso and Instructions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
Spring Opening,

5. BLoNDnEIMs CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
Garner King and Fairfar streets.
The subscriber bcgs leave to state that he has
just returned from the North with large and
we'll selected stock of
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
OF all the leading styles. These goods were all
purchased prior to the late advancein Woolens.
Twenty-Five per cent can be saved by buying
early. 5. BLoSDHElM,
NH 28 Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
Refreshing Drinks.

For fine refreshing drink, call u!
NJ. RUBES's,
No. North Fairfax street,
where owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly r. Portners and Philadel-
phia Lager Beer Of the right temperature. and
all other kinds of the best cool and refreshing
beverages to be found anywhere. my I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

There was a .protracted call Of the House of
Representatives last night for the first time this
session. 1t was made upon bill to pay citi-
zen of Missouri for property destroyed during
the war. The House continued in session all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

The Newark Journal publishes letter from
Montgomery Blair stating how. in his opinion,
the Democrats can support Greeley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

On Thursday night of last week the merch-
ant mill at Rushyile, in Rockingham, owned
by Mr.. Thomas NJ. Hite, was totally destroyed
by fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

YOUR PROPERTY I.

The experience of last yeNr has created mucl
anxious enquiry for the best protection Of life
and property against lightning. In every in
stance the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE

Warranted Genuine
Containing Ammonia ...:..........:.... per cent.
Super Phosphate, equvaentto Bone
Phosphate Of Lime, ................31 per cent.
Potash and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES per cent.
Composed Of 500 pounds of No. l Peruvian
Guano and 1900 pounds of Bones dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid, Potash ard Soda, forming the
most universal crop grower and concentrated
durable fertilizer ever offered 70 the farmer,
combining all the stimulating qualities of Peru
Wan Guuno and the ever-durable te-tilizing
properties Of Bones.
Adapted for all soils and crops, and in fine,
dry powder for sowing or drilling in with the
seed The most prominent farmers of Maryland
and Virginia, after
THIRTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH
"EXCELSIOR,'
in growing Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Corn,
pronounce an application Of 100 pounds per
acre equal to from 200 to 500 pounds of any
other Fertilizer sold. Uniformity of quality
guaranteed by manufacturers.
Price $50 per ton.
J.J TURNER s. CO.,
az Pratt street, Baltimore, Md.
CAUTION.-The popularity of Excelsior
rs the only reliable substitute Tor Peruvian Gu
ano has induced interruptions parties IN this and
other cities to use our trade mark-"E Excelsior =
to sell their worthless compounds. Every bag
of genuine EXCELSIOR has our name on it in red
letters All others are counterfeits. For sale b.
X. NJ. LAWSON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

Fine rains have :fallen;in Stafford county,
this week. The worm is doing some damage
to the corn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
GF.S'UFDHTES.

ITO THE VOTERS ofOrange Culpcper. Eau
i quier Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Madi-
son, kappahannock Clarke Warren and Fred
erlck:
At The solicitation Of friends from various por-
tions of the district. l hereby announce myself
a candidate for Congress n the approaching fall
election
My lifelong devotion I" the principles Of
democratic liberty, my editorial experience and
pronounced opinions upon all questions; OF pub
tic policy, my active participation IN the laCors
and discussions of every political campaign
which has occurred in Virginia during the past
ten years, ought to be sufficient guarantees that
if elected, will discharge faithfully ana fear
lessly all the duties of the office.
| respectfully submit to the candidates-uS 1t
is probable there will be large number OF them
that we canvass the district together In order
that the people may better determine VINO shall
be their choice in the nominating convention.
Y HOWE PEYTON.
my loft Culpeper va.
nor CONGRESS-Dr. J. &. HILL, of Alex
L andra city, will be supported, subject to
the decision of the Conservative Nominating
Convention, as q candidate for Congress from
the District composed OF the following counties:
Loudoun, Fairfax Fuuquier, Alexandria, Zap
pahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Warren, Clarke,
Frederick and Orange. my 9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25

GEN GoRDoN AND SENATOR ScoTT ten.
j. B. Gordon, of Georgia, has written letter
to Senator John Scott, of Pennsylvania, upon
the statement made by him in the u. ). Sen
ate, on the 18th instant, that Zen. John b.
Gordon of Georgia, was among the organizers
and earliest leaders of the ku k.ux' In his
letter Gen. Gordon says:
ut is not for me to contrast my motives. my
honor or integrity with yours but your perss-
tent reteration, in your place in the council
chamber Of the nation, Of Il statement already
stamped as falsehood demands some notice
from me. "
Gen. Gordon reitcratcs his denial ofany con.
nection with Senator Scott 5 ku-klux. and
then goes on to review the condition Of the
Southern States since the war, and the out
RACES and plumber to which they have been
subjected. and of which he has been and eye
witness, concluding as follows:
"And it is this diabolsm you would continue
in the South. Like the tomentor in the Span
ish bull fights you continually fling the bloody
flag in the face of the negro and goad the white
man to desperation with the bayonet, that the
inevitable conflict may furnish the excuse for
the perpetuation Of your despotism | pray that
the American people may rebuke this spirit in
the coming elections, and let the reign of con-
stitutional government be once more Inaugural
ted But be that as it may, | shall not per-
NIT you by my silence to bolster up the for
tunes of political party by thus dragging my
name into notoriety, without asking YOU to
carry also the responsibility of the wltul false
hood you have perpetrated in the effort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
VIRGINIA NEWS

AT Mt. Vernon Forge, in Augusta county,
near the Rockingham line, on Saturday night
last, two colored men we're drowned by the
sinking of u sma-boat. They were returning
from their work ON the Railroad, With their
weeks earnings to greet their families, and
within stones throw OF their dwellings the
accident occurred.
After very excited contest the entire Con-
sentative corporation ticket in FarmvilIe was
elected. No contest 10 township elections. The
county votes solidly against striking out the
interest clause
The Masonic Fraternity throughout the
State, will meet with welcome from the Rock
ipgham Union Lodge, on the occasion of their
celebration of ST. John day, the eth OF June
next
Thomas II. Irvine we'll known young man
of Richmond, died suddenly, Tuesday night.
He was about twenty five Years OF age. and on
the evening of his death seemed i'll good health.
The entire Conservative ticket is elected In
Lynchburg except for Mayor.
The Baptist Association of the State meets
at Staunton Oh Wednesday next.
POT.,ToEs. We all have observed the great
deterioration in our potatoc crops during the
past ten or twenty Years and what Is the
cause Of this alarming decrease In tuberS ?
Can science, can chemistry point out the rea-
son, or aid in rcmcdying the difficulty? We
think it can, and in order to place the matter
in clear light we will point out the kind aud
amount of food which the potato demands
We had field of potatoes upon the farm
which yielded three huudrcl bushels to the
acre this may be regarded as an old fashion
ed crop. This crop removed from the soil in
tubers and tops at least four hundred pounds
OF potash also it removed one hundred and
fifty pounds OF phoSphoric acid. Now these
amounts are very large, and serve to show that
the potato plant is great consumer OF these
two substances, and also it shows that III order
to restore our potato fields to their former pro
ductivc condition must supply phosphate
compounds and substances holding potash ID
large quantities.
For six or eight generations in New England
our fathers have been exhaustiug the soil by
removing these agents i'll their potato and 9TH
err crops, and we have reached a time when
the vegetable is starving IN our fields tor want
of its proper food. Our farmers have found
that new land gives the best crops, and this Is
due to the fact that such fields afford the most
potash But so long as we crop our pastures
SO professionally, we cannot resort to new land
as land is not new that has had its potash and
phosphate elements removed BY grazing ami
mails.
Remember that potato field which gives
but one hundred bushels TO the acre requires
at least one hundred and sixty pounds OF pot
ash, but by allowing the tops to decay upon
the field sixty pounds of this is restored TO the
soil again, as that is contained in them a me-
diun crop of potatoes requires twice as much
phosphoric acid as medium crop of wheat, 50
that in two years with wheat the land is de-
prived of no more Of this agent than it loses in
one year with potatoes. -B1ston .Joufmat cf
Chemistry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-25
AMERICAN COMPOUND LIGHT.
MING ROD

has been recommended as the best
lst. On account Of its being in one solid piece
from tip to terminus.
I'd. AS presenting scvcn-and onc-half times
more conductivity than any other kind.
Sd. The conducting surface is of copper, the
best known materal for this purpose)
4th It costs less per foot, and takes u less num-
Der of feet under their improved mode of put
ting up.
jth 1t is an absolute safeguard against both
atmospheric and ground electricity
The enquiry has been SO great that the Amer
lean Compound Lightning Rod Company have
sent their General Agent,
Prot. JOSEPH ASH,
to this place, who is now engaged in erecting
rods and soliciting orders in this and adjoining
counties.
He has frst-class certificates, regarding the ca
pacity OF these rods, from A. T. Stewart, Booths
Theatre Pixies Opera House, New York Gus
tom House. Bellevue Hospital, and hundreds of
others.
~ Orders left at the City Hotel will receive
prompt attention. my 3-dlw&eo7w