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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The election for State officers, Legislature
and Congressman in South Carolina takes place
to-day. There arc two tickets in the field, one
known as the regular and the other as the bolt
crs The people are also to vote upon two pro-
posed amendments to their State Constitution.
One provides that the State election shall here,
after occur on the same day as the Presidential
election in the years in which that's held. The
other ttrhils Tie General Assembly to create
any debt. except for the ordinary business OF
the State. without first submitting the question
at Il general State election, and obtaining in its
favor the vote of two-thirdS Of The qualified
voters Of the State. Each OF these amend
ments must lie ratified BY "A two thirds vote of
the next General Assembly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

VIM. Nicholson, the general agent of the Ex-
ecutiye Committee OF Friends on Indian Affairs,
writing from Lawrence, Kansas, October 7th,
gives comparative statement Of the popula-
ton and industrial condition of all the Indian
tribes n1nder control of the Friends agency in
1868 and 1872, which shows that t ese tribes
have thriven wonderfully during the last four
years. ,E... Y.ti.tH-4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

Mr. Greeley, in one OF his recent speeches Is
reported to have made the following "home
thrust" Il venture TO say that since the first
day Of May last the Federal office holders have
done more work and devoted more attention to
keeping their places than they have to doing
thpir t]ntv -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16
UHfTE.3R i.

At her residence in Alexandria, September
II, Mrs MARY DADE HOUE, r"lict of the
late Daniel +. Hooe. Mrs. Hooc was u member
of II very large circle of relations and friends
and WAS greatly bcov d by all who knew her.
She lived to = good old age, and when the time
9TH departure came. she gathered herself up
calmly, and in confidence rs it setting out on a
Journey for which she WAS we'll prepared She
WAS in full communion with the Protestant
Episcopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

There are indications Of Il turning point III
the English iron ade-showng that the ex-
IRENE rates of the last few months are at
lcus;h producing their natural results Though
there is at present, except 10 few localities,
no dilnnution Of activity, yet operations are
limited to filling old orders, where new ones
fail 10 come In.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

EO. w. EVE,
SADDLE, TRUNK & HARNESS MAKER,
Late Of fredericksburg, Fa)
Has removed to this city and commenced bust
ness at ~ -
He has on hand fine SADDLES ard HAIR
NESS, and will III q short time make large addi
tons of all such goods are generally found in
u iirst.class SaddIury Establishment.
All persons in need OF articles IN his line Of
business are invited to give him a call. Goods
sold at the most reasonable rates, and every eff
fort made to give satisfaction.
Repairing promptly attended to. [se23 2awlm
THE SINGER FAMILY SEWING MA
i CHINE.
Which is the best SEWING MACHINE il
the question asked by u person wishing to pur-
chase q frst-claSs machine. If the sales ANA
popularity fair criterion Of the merits Of
machine, our Family Machine is the best;
Over one hundred and eighty thousand ~
C0OJ sold last year. Three hundred in daily use
in this city. Sold on the most liberal terms
c. G.. BERRY,
Agent for Alexandria, Prince William ana
Fairfax counties
Send for Circulars. OCT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

Most Of the clergy in Washington have unit
ed in recommendation to the congregations
of the churches and the public generally to Sc
lect some day other than Sunday for funerals,
and whenever the burial of the dead is necessary
on that day to refrain from any needless
noup.ntrv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

REMARKS Wheat is in light reel pt, ~nd the
market il unchanged in prices; offerings of -
bushels white and 10 oi red, with sale, o. the
frazer It ID for choice. anl Of the latter ri l12.
l75. l7G - ana lS2 for good to prime, and Isl
and ~ o- CHOICE. Corn Is quiet and steady;
offerings OF ~ bushels white. 40 Of mixed and
1OJ Of yellow, with sales Of white ut II, mixed ut
~ and yellow ut ~ aud Il. Offerings Of 30
bushels Oats, with s,.les of damaged lot at 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The Cumberland News says that at Somcr'
set, Pa, ten clock Monday morning that place
was visited by severe snow-storm. There
were six inches of snow upon the ground, and
all out door work had been suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

In accordance with a suggestion made some
months since by Lord Derby, the English gov
crnment is about to complete new domesday
book-that is, return showing just what is
the distribution of land-for England. 1t has
been commonly asserted that half the land is
owned by few hundred people, and that the
entire number Of landowners is but few
thousand. The new return will exhibit the
real facts in the case 1t is known that there
arc $50, 900 oceupiers of cultivated land, either
as owners or tenants, in England and Wales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The year 1873 is known to be the last for the
existence of gaming tables in Belgium and
Germany. Spa. Hombourg Weisbaden, Ba-
dcn Ems Mannheim, Wildbad and Widungen
must take long farewell of roulette and trente-
et-quaraute not later than the 31st Of October,
and for some time past the contractors for the
tables have. been asking themselves in what
country they will be allowed to continue their
trade, when both Germany aud, Belgium are
closed to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

sun rose ........... 81 Moon r>cS.......... 900
S,ia sets....... ...... ) 70
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake Norfolk, to y
Reed.
Brig VI 4 Thonpson and schr Mary Stewart,
Washington. TO American Coal Go
Schr Southeast, Norfolk, / } II d Smoot.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia. Baltimore, Ivy Wheat.
Brig VI Z Thompson, Boston, ty American
Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Daniel Alncs from " slsor for this
port. at Vineyard Havcu 18th.
Srhr Wake, for this port, sailed from Provi-
dence 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

According to a special dispatch in the New
York Herald the epidemic Of local politca
riotiDg and bloodShed is spreading Throughout
Arkansas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

II is said that COL Wm II. Browne, the
new orator in Stafford, fails to drav-and that
his speeches fail to attract crowd or excite
the least attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The Charlottesville Inteligcucer office au
paper have been sold to J. P. Tustiu, tormerl
of Washington city, for S2,035.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

This is the 10th day Of October. The Pres
idental election takes place on the 9TH Of No
vember. On the same day is the election for
members Of Congress. The time Is short for
active efforts hy the Conservatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16
Esy T.. a. kerby. .4uctioncer.

COMMISSION Frs SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE CITY PROPEkTY.-ln execution
of \ decree of the Circuit Court OF AleXundr ria
county rendered on the 2lth day Of November,
1899 in the suit of Charles Alexander and otiI-
ers against John B. Alexander, the undersigned,
will offer for sale ut public auction, in front ot
Green's NJ 4n>i,n House, in the city oil Aie>an-
dria. on SATURDAY, the 10th day Of Novcm-
Der 1872 nj | o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribcd OTIS in the city of Alexandria, viz:
|. \ SQUARE OF TWO ACRES, bounded
by Wythc, Madison. Patrick and Henry streets.
2. TllREE-FOURTIiS OF THE SQUARE,
(an acre and halC) bounded by Wythe, Mad-
son, Fnyctle and Payne streets; the other fourth
Of the square lying on the north SIDE of Wythe
and east side of Payne street, and belonging to
the estate of Glstavus B. Alexander.
3. \ SQUARE OF TWO ACRES bounded
by Prndlcton. Wythe Fayctte and Payne sts.
l. AN ACRE, or HALF SQUARE, on the
south side of Madison street, extending from
PAYNE to Yves. street.
j. \ LOT, bounded on the cast by Payne st.
and on the west bv Conwnys line. between PEN
dlnton and Wythe >ts., containing II aces.
4. \ QUARTER OF y SQUARE, or HALF
AN ACRE, on the west side Of Payne st. and
north side of Cameron, ut the intcrs. elton of
said streets.
Terms of Sale: Nnc-tliirl of the purchases
money t. be paid in cash; tn" residue in tw"
equal payments III six and twelve months from
the day oi sale; the deferred payments to bear
interest and to be secured by the notes Of the
purchaser. and rctc:iton of title and forfeiture
Of cash payment for failure to comply with the
terms Of sale, and the property to be resod upon
such taiur' ut the risk of the purchaser. Con-
vryurccS to be made ri the cost Of the purchas-
rrs. LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
REUBEN JOHNSTON,
WIN. G. YEATON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

Miss Nellie Grant has sailed from England
for this country. 1t is said that she is to re-
turn to Paris shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

Rev. II. W. Mitchell, DID. Of Florence
Ala, native Of Dublin, and Il Presbyterian
minister Of distinction, died in Florence on tht
t,b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

E.sr.SUN FIRE CONF, NY-Thrre will be u
Hall, this Wednesday evening at I! O'Clock.
Punttua attendance is requested Tor the consic-
Grafton Of important business.
By order OF the President
oct l6-lt WM MARKELL. Secty.
&St-ATTENTIoN, Hook AAD LADDEH.-Thcrc
will be II called meeting Of the mpsny this
evening At 5 o'clock. Punclual attendance is
requested. Y A ARFlELD,
oct l6lt Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

\ colcgc Of Pharmacy is soon to be cstab
lished in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

\ STATE RULED BY WOMEN. Among the
Holland possessions there is a remarkable little
State which, in its constitution and the orlei-
nal customs of its Inhabitants, surpaSscs the
boldest dreams Of American emanci patton la
dies Upon the Island of Java. between the
cities of Batavia and Samarang, lies the little
kingdom of Bantam. Although tributary to
Holland it is an independent State, politically
without importance, yet happy, rich, and since
time immcmoria governed and defended by
women. The sovereign is indeed a man, but
all the rest Of the government belongs to the
fair SEX The king is entirely dependent upon
his state council, composed of three women.
The highest authorities, all State officers, court
functionarics, military commanders, and sol
ders are, without exception, of the female sex
The men are agriculturists and merchants -
The body. guard of the King is formed Of the
female elite These amazonS ride III the mas
culine style, wearing sharp steel points instead
of spurs. They carry pointed lance, which
they swing very gracefully, and also a musket,
which is discharged at full gallop. The throne
is Unbeatable by the eldest SOD, and in case the
King dies without issue hundred elected
amazons assemble, in order to choose success
sor from among their own sons. The chosen
one is then proclaimed lawful king. The
capital city of this little State lies in one of the
most picturesque parts oft island, in a fruit
full plain, and is defended by two we'll kept
fortrcsscs = Galary .for Norc0.ber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The Rev. John Allen recently opened the
Supreme Court of Maine with prayer, in
which he said 80, Lord, help US to pray for
the lawyers, for Thou knowest they have album
dant need Of prayer" Ofcourse the Rev MIR.
Allen intended this as jest which, as such, is
good enough in its way. But it strikes Us that,
as general thing, preachers, while praying,
should be little careful how they jest with
the Almighty. -Erchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The prlssian army OF occupation are eVacu-
ating the Department OF Upper Marne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

TIE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE,
has issued an address to the people Of the u.
S. in relation to the recent elections, cxhorting
them to renewed courage and energy in the
present political contest. In speaking of the
election iu Pennsylvania, it says "The event
in Pennsylvania, on Tuesday last, when con-
sidered in its causes, is the most appalling
political catastrophe that has ever taken place
in this country. Should the system through
which this catastrophe was brought about be
condoncd by the people and foisted on the
other States, it seals the doom of freedom in
America, A sad contrast it is surely that the
city in which our republic was born amid
the anthems of a free people should now be
the first to toll the kuell of its liberties 1t Is
for the free, unhought people of all the States
to calmly review the fearful crime against sui
frage in Pennsylvania, aud to decide whether
it Shall be repeated within their own borders. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16


ars have been 50 far admitted to the public
schools Of Richmnnd-an increase Ct over one
thousand more than last year.
\ passenger on the Tennessee down train,
on Monday night reports heavy snow Storm
between Rural Retreat, in Wythc, and Marion.
in Smythe county.
The Norwegian bark Bayard has arrived at
City Point with cargo of railroad iron for the
Atlantic, Mississippi aud OHIO Railroad
Grow. Walker has returned to Richmond
from his western tour and is very hopeful OF
the result iu November.
LorpoUN County ITEMS --'rhere was a
grand tournament ut Mt. Zion, about ten
miles from Lecsburg, on Saturday last, Dr.
+. NJ Laws, Chief Marshal, who delivered the
charge, Miss Rosie Adams was crnwnrd queen
of love and beauty by Mr.. G. .. Ferguson aud
among the maids of honor was Miss Alice
Latham of Alexandria,
Gen. p. u. r Braurcgard who has been the
guest Of Col Henry +. Pcyton, in this count,
for several days, passed through this city laS'
Friday, on his way home. The Genera; is
looking well and We understand is highly
pleased with his visit to Old Loudoun.
on Saturday night, from some unknown cause,
but without any very serious damage, -L"cs
Jnrg 1dcgrum.
4 meeting for the purpose Of organizing Il
Grant and Wilson Club, was held at Hamilton
on Thursday night last VIM. Williams, Rad
ical Congressional E!ector, for the Sth District.
was made Chairman, Of the meeting. and
James w. Hnge. Secretary y permanent "r
ganization was effected, and another meeting
will be held to morrow night.
\ colored man, Thomas Banks. living with
Mr.. Owen Thomas, Was thrown by colt on
Sunday of last week. ami died from the effects
of it last Sunday.
Mt. Samuel OrriSon. of Lcesburg has taken,
this fall, with hunk and line, from the Potomac
river, over five hundred bass. The Potomac,
and its tributaries, are becoming crowded with
this deightf fish.
Sportsmen will have a gay time, this season:
1.-The oldest inhabitant'' does not remember
the time when there were as many cartridges
as there are, now. in LnudOun.
Mr.. j. S. Wimsatt Of Alexandria is to open
drug store in Hamilton next week
There will be Greeley and Brown meeting
at Hillsboro next Saturday. E"t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

The cholera is prevailing extensively in Po-
lon1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

oct ILl-f'UtS commissioners.
NOTICE-I hereby give notice that l will
~ not be responsible for any debts contracted
by the captains f the boats ''B. K. Summers"
JOS r. Garrish" or "Andrew ,hnson." All
i,essons trusting the above NAMED boats in my
name do 80 AT their own risk, rs assume no re-
spon=blity for payment
oc lost c. H. ARLINGTON, O*ncr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-16

For SALE.
400 No. | STOCK SHEEP Apply to
j. r. SMUOT,
oct 10 Cats Hotel, West End.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-30

IpEsIRE to furnish my testimony in
behalf of DR.. Jaynes excellent medi-
cine, the Expectoraut. / have been
troubled with asthma for over two years,
and il became so bad last fall and win
ter, that could not walk over twenty
rods without sitting down tot rest; neither
could / perform work Of any kind. II |
chopped wood briskly for five minutes, ]
would fall down for want Of breath, so
firmly had the disease taken bold OF me.
Finally, was persuaded TO try the Ex-
pectorant, and procuring a bottle from
Messrs. Hawley & Etchell, Of this place,
/ commenced using it. After taking, in
all four bottles, ] an now able TO DO as
much work ip day as any man in my
neighborh0od and my complaint has
eutiyelyIeft me. Therefore cordially
recommend this Expec!oFgnt 70 apy one
troubled with asthma.
HORACE SNEDLEY,
sm&w Fitchburg, Mich.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-30

THs Democratic State Executive
Committee has issued in pamphlet form
a lengthy abstract from the life of An
drew Johnson. 1t gives in full his
Southern record as Military Governor of
Tennessee, and his career of President
by accident. Andrew Johnson, in his
opening speech at Nashville, and in his
late speeches, dug up war issues, and de-
nounced ex-Confederates because they
dared to run for office. His own vile
record has been placed before the pub
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-30

ward the close of his speech to speak Of
Grants nepotism and the various cor
ruptious of the administration, and oil
the immense debt of the States South
where the carpet.baggers are in power
He was not selfnominated, and il
elected would honor himself by faith
fully serving the people of the noble
Ninth Congressional district, which is
known as an important district through
out America. The people of the coun-
try look fora man, Shall Judge Lewis
pointing to him) be that man2 laugh
teri or Colonel Kellar, my young friend,
who has had little or no experience in
public affairs2
When Colonel Haynes took his seat
he was greeted with prolonged applause
by the crowd, who more than made up
in enthusiasm what they lacked in num-
bers. The foregoing is given only as a
condensed outline of the speeches made.
COLONEL A. J. KELLAR.
This gentleman, who is an indepen-
dent candidate, was the next speaker,
and he began by saying he was thankful
he was not a nominee, as in some re-
spects he might not come up to the
standard of nominee. He said the
Democratic party split at Charleston in
1860, and had never been together since.
He devoted some time and plausible ar
guments TO prove this, saying, among
other things, that we lost our rights in
the territories and became worse than
provinces. He might have invoked the
machinery of party to secure a nomina-
ton as we'll as Colonel Haynes, but did
not chose to do SO. He was opposed 20
the convention system and gave his
reasons at some length, aud said Colonel
Haynes was not even the twelfth choice
of the convention wherein he was nom
mated. He did not seem to think the
accession of the Democrats to power had
greatly improved public affairs. He was
not so much for Greeley as for Greeley
principles. The people had forced Gree
lev on the leaders, although there was
an obvious Inconsistency in his nom
ination at Baltimore, and he had been
opposed to that.
For want of space we are unable to
present further synopsis of Colonel
Kellar's speech, but may do SO at a
future time. He likewise had the strict
attention of the crowd, and had his share
of appreciation. The effort was mainly
argumentativc, and in regard to points
on which there is difference of opinion
in the public mind; but it is safe to say
that majority of the hearers did not
agree with the clever speaker. "
Rejoinders of ten minutes we're made
by each of the speakers, and afterwards
Colonel A. B. Haynes and Major Joe
Barbiere, candidates for the Legislature,
we're called out and made few appro-
pirate remarks; and it being shutdown,
the crowd quickly dispersed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-30
THE CANVASS.
Speaking at CollierTille Saturday D'
Messrs. Haynes, Kellar and
Lewis, Congressional Can
didates.
Brief sketch of the Speeches.

Saturday, the 18th inst, was the day
appointed by the Congressional candi
dates Of this District for speaking at
Collierville, a live bit of city, twenty
five miles out on the Memphis and
Charleston railroad. The crowd was
not as large as expected, owing partly to
a heavy rain storm during the day, and
to the additional fact, perhaps, that most
of the people have made up their minds
as to how they. will vote, and no amount
Of speaking can change many OF them
between now and November.
The speaking opened at two o'clock
pm. by Judge Barbour Lewis, who, with
Colonel Kellar and some few others, left
Memphis on the l2:40 train. The crowd
which numbered about one hundred and
City, two-thirds Of whom were white,
were assembled in a vacant store. The
Judge stated near the outset that IN
early life he received Democratic ideas,
but be appeared before them now as
Republican. His opening shot was
directed at the leaders of the old Demo
cratic party, who, tired of running for
Office and being continually defeated,
had formed coalition with the
sore-heads and most notorious lead
ers of the old Abolition party,
With the hope Of securing office. de
dwelt al length upon the ninth section Of
the Cincinnati-Ba platform, which
expresses gratitude to the soldiers and
sailors of the republic for their services
and sacrifices. This, he thought, must
be an awful dose to be crammed down
Southern peoples threats by their Office
seeking leaders. Horace Greeley was
depicted as the worst enemy the people,
from a Southern standpoint, ever had
one who for forty years had abused them,
and never taken back word, although
put up as the great leader Of the Demo
cratic party.
The Judge read copious extracts from
the New York Tribune Of various dates
and particularly from articles against
the Ku Klux and in favor of the Ku'
Klux Law. Greeley was denounced as 8
traitor to his own party and TO the col
ored race, yet at heart as vindictiye to
ward the misguided" people OF the
South as ever, having declared as re
Gently as June, 1871, that there was nc
true chivalry or manhood in the South
which obnoxious and insulting senti
ment the Judge took occasion to de
nounce as UNANIMOUSLY false. He com
plimented the Confederate soldiers fol
their bravery, and said many concilia
tory things to the misguided chivalrl
before him. He constantly asked then
Il they had authorized their leaders .
nominate such man as Greeley, VII
had said millions Of fierce words agains
them and their wives aud children
while Grant had never said one wor
against them. He spoke Of Grants lib
eral terms with Lee, and the courtesie
which passed at Appomattox, aud 0
the horses which the Confederates wer
allowed to take home to make crops.
Then followed more extracts from thl
Trib1ne, such as, The Democrats arr
chiefly noted for their love Of rum an'
hatred Of uiggers." IF there were nj
churches or Newspapers, the Democratic
party would be much stronger" etc