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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

a large aud enthusiastic Greeley and Brown
meeting was held at Taylor'S Springs, III Rock
ineham county, last Saturday, at which able,
effective and patriotic speeches were made by
Judge \. d. Cochran of Stauuton, Hon. w.
l.. Brewer, of Connecticut, DIR. 5. ii. M"ttett,
and Messrs Walton and BorSt, of the Valley,
and Ex-Governor William Smith, of Fauquer.
The Shenandoah Valley says that Gov. Smith 5
speech was powerful effort, and credit even
to his established reputation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

The Petersburg Index in an article on the
Louisville movement, says :-"Ihese gentle
men cannot in reason. cxpeet that the South
will Judge charitaby of their motives. For,
whatever their pretcxts and pretensions it
stands iudisputably on record that they have
chosen to ally themselves with the enemies OF
the South and to separate themselves from the
cause with which the great body of the South
ern people sympathizc, and to the success OF
which they look as the only hope OF rclct from
iptoIcralle burthens. II cannot be denied that
every friend OF Grant aud every champion OF
the excuses of his rulcin the South secretly re-
ioiceS over this Convention, wishing II Just
,noucb success to break down the chances OF
Mr.. Greeley; and that every friend of the strlck-
on South and all who pray that her day of re-
demp,ion is dawning, regard the Louisville
meeting with fear and .liSapp,oval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
ARRIvED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer 6 II Stout Philadelphia, - y
Reed.
Schr : Lewis Norfolk, 10 Smoo; Il Perry.
Schr> Henry Finch, jersey City, and Mary r
Coyne, Wsshington. 10 Amcr!ca! Goa. CO.
Schr Char'eS Wool<cy, New Ha'en, 10 j
Agnew.
Steamship Knight New York. by Hoo
s. Johnston
,,eame- Wswaset, Cone river, by Potomsc
Ferry Go.
Schrs Prince William, MacAod.cS. snd T~c-
Brothers, Baltimore, BY Smvo: i Perry.
Sch-s Henry Fisc:, jersey City, AID Mary f
Coyne New Bedford, oy American Ca g..
Sen. Chas Il Lawrence, Boston, by 7 AZ
new.
MEMORANDA.
Sc. Adie Walton, io7 .His port, sailed rom
Philadelphia Ia
Schc L Leve-ing, for this port, sailed :-on:
Provi !ence ooh.
Schr l. & u Flk hence, st Boston 3th
Schr Emma D. Jones, hence, at New YORK 2i>;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Printed lists Of all the claims before the
Southern Claims Commission, arranged by
States, are ready, and will be posted and circu-
lated all over the several States for the purpose
of eliciting information about disoyal and
fraudulent claims
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Gov Walker has accepted an invitation to
be present at the Louisville peace gathering, on
the llth ond 18th of September. He is also
announced to speak in Pennsylvania Illinois,
and Indiana during the canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Thoughtful politicians remark as notable
anomaly in the position of Colonel Mosby, that
while he AYERS that local selt-government as
advocated by Mr.. Greeley means negro su-
premacy in many Of the Southern States, he is
foremost adherent of the Louisville Conveu-
ton, which is based on an assertion of State
rights or local elf.goverument in its EXTREMIST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Terrific thunder storms occurred at many
points along the Hudson river yesterday after
noon, doing considerable damage. \ store and
dwelling at New Hamburger were struck by
lightning aud twenty persons stunned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Mr.. j. Randolph Tucker, Of Lexington. Va,
has written an emphatic letter, claiming that
this is no time Tor neutrality; that with the
election of Greeley there is hope for the peo-
pie of Virginia; in the event Of Grants election,
nothing but despair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

4 reunion of Confederate soldiers took ulace
at Shepherdstown, W. v, on Saturday. An
appropriate address was delivered by Major
Henry kyd Douglass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

land, Md
IMMENSELY oFSpACE Astronomers estimate
that some OF the most distant stars seen by Lord
Ross 3 telescope. give to the earth the rays of
light which left them $4,000 years ago. having
taken all that time at the rate OF POO. 900 miles
or eight times round our earth, in one second
to reach Us; that the rays omitted now will not
reach our solar system until another ~. ono years
have passed away Take our earth for center
point, and one of these distant stars being due
east and another due west, their distance from
each other would be double the distance from
the earth, or 100, 900 years would be consumed
in the passage of rays Of light from one to the
other-more time than is allotted TO three thous-
and generations of the human race. II the
time 50 occupied 10 inconceivably vast how can
We form any conception of the distance? Null
By POO, 900. and you get the distance between
such stars in miles, but the numbers absolute.
IS overwhelming.
But We have only begun to look a coupar-
atvey small distance out into open space, or
perhaps into, to us the ilimited creation. We
may imagine million of stars placed in a straish,
line each as far from its next as the two We
have supposed, and yet the distance between
the two last extremes would be too short for a
measure to measure across the vast creation,
through extended over new space once in each
minute for million yearS-Nuftonal.
4 Rule THAT WoN'T Work Born WAYS.
A German girl lately arrived in Cleveland
and was engaged to work in the family of a
prominent lady who prided herself upon her
servants and their ability. The mistress, in
initiating her into the nature of her work told
her, among other things, that when she wished
to call her she would ring bell which was TO
be kept in the dining room, Scarcely day had
she been in the house before her employer
heard loud prolonged ringing of the bell in
the dining-room. The operation being kept
up for some time, she went OUT to see the cause.
Entering the room, she saw the new girl ring
ing away TO the imminent danger of the bell.
She wanted to ask some question about the al
fairs of the culinary department, and thought
if ringing the bell was to be the summons for
her to come, the opposite case would hold
good, and the same bell would bring her mis-.
tres? And 50 it did.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Elizabeth, y j., is so annoyed By the con-
slant whi>tling of locomotives that Suh>crip-
ton has been started to defray expenses of a
prosecution Of the railroad as nuisance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

The Richmoud News says there are at present
between eight and nine hundred penitentary
oouyicts, many of whom are hired out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Il is reported that Hon. a. ii. Stephens will
be nominated for Vice President at the Con-
veution to be held in Louisville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

The wheat corner at Chicago turns out to be
posed \ total loss Of over IS. 100000 is now
reported, and 20 sympathy is felt for the parties
who were in the movement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

The question, had St. Paul wife, or was
the great apostle widower ? rs being discussed
in the Baltimore American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

CLAKE COUNTY ITEMs-l From the Clarke
Courier. Mr. John NJ. Gibson, residing near
Wildwood, in this county, had 81 ewes on his
farm that LANDED last February. And now
what is most remarkable, % of these ewes are
again sucking lambs, which were given birth
to within the last thirty days.
One day last week lot of old rags lying in
Mr.. J. T. Grifit h's cellar ignited BY spontane-
Gus combustion. Luckily the fire occurred III
the day time, and was discovered before any
damage was done This is one OF the results of
the extreme heat that has been prevailing for
the last mouth.
J. P. Cornwell, indicted for az assault upon
Mrs E. Brown at the July term of the County
Court of Clarke, and who was recognized to APP
pear at the August term thereof, failed to put
in his appearance at that time. Mr. John
Tavenner, who was his security upon the re-
coguzauce went to the city Of Alexandria in
search of him, and finding him near that city,
brought him to this county Monday evening,
turned him over to the authorities, and he is
now in Jail. 1t is supposed that his trial will
come of at the next September term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Mr.. Orson Adams, Bark Examiner, has
been directed by the Deputy Comptroller OF
the Currency to make an investigation into the
condition OF the Third National Bank OF Baltl-
more to ascertain how its financial status has
been affected By the burglary Of Sunday night
last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

THUNDER STORM A severe thunder storm
passed over this city on Wednesday morning
The rain fell in torrents, and the electric dis.
play and detonatioos were quite alarming 4
colored man named Powell Holmes, employed
at Slaughter 4 Sons mill, was struck by light
ming while clos ing window in the upper story
of the mill. lie was badly stunned and scorch.
ed on the arm and shoulder, but was soon re-
stored. The telegraph wires were struck in
several places at the depot two wires were
fused, aud the. express horse stunned By a
Stroks. The rain was most grateful after the
almost iDtoierable heat of the preceding days.
Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

There is growing demand tor Cumberland
coal for manufacturing and steam uses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

EX-CoNrEpERATE OFFICERS ~ EGYrr =
4 Lewisburg letter ln the Stauntou Spectator
has some Interesting extracts trom letter
dated Alexandria, Egypt, July 22}, received
at Lewisburg from General BcJnolds, vino,
with other ex-Confederate officers, for several
years has been in the military service OF the
khedive of Egypt. There is quite contrast
between the quarters these officers had dur
ing their service 10 the Cuutrderacy and that
which they now have 10 that OF the, ice Roy
of Egypt. as will be seen from the following
extract :-Rtch,aoad Wing.
''Since last wrote you. we have moved our
quarters from old MuSSatar khanua, TO this
magnificent palace of kabbara, just on the
outskirts of the city 1t was built by said
Pacha. the former Vice Roy, as a country pal
ace Since his death, no one has occupied it
except occasionally distinguished strangers,
Princes, Dukes, &c His Highness has remov.
ed General Loring and my family to it. 1t
is fully and elegantly furnished 1t is in the
center of a large park, with broad avenues
shaded by trees. The gardens Contain about
ten acres of all the fruits of the tropics, and
filled with the rarest howcrs-wth large toun-
tans throwing their spray in every direction
beautiful Statuary and line the wa'ks-lt
looks like fairy scene. The rooms of the pal
ace are ofimmense size, and if | may make use
OF au Irish bull papered with tapestry silk of the
most beautiful kind the ceilings are all beau
tifuIly frescoed and the floors of fine marble.
Mays chamber is FL for Quecn-it is 50 ele
CAN'T The air is lovely and SO cool at night
that we sleep under blanket. His HghneSs
net only gives US this fine place to live in, but
he furnishes the servants 10 take care of it->o
YOU see We are not suffering. The
authorities are making grand preparations to
receive the Vice Roy when he returns from
ConStantinople which will be in the course Of
three weeks We expect grand time such as
fetes and illumnatioos presentations &c, &c.
The Prince is soon to be married, when another
great time will occur-grand balls, &c. You
cal have no idea of the sp.endor of these things
here-they must be seen to have any coucep-
ton of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

GIN. Pillows CLAIM-A dispatch from
Washington says:-"Some time ago General
Pillow who was engaged in the Confederate
army, sent letter to the Secretary of War,
asking to be paid the value Of two hundred
mules seized by the Union troops at Helena,
Arkansas, 10 1862 This letter was referred to
Attorney General Williams, who has given his
opinion to the secretary on the subject, holding
in substance that the claim is not good, the
property having been seized 10 State which
attempted to withdraw from the Union, and
belonging to prrty not loyal to the govern
ment. Congress has not determined TO pay
persons who were in rebellion for property tax
en- by the United States troops, as is evident
by the act of Congress providing for the ap-
pointment of commission to settle the claims
of loyal citizens only; therefore the War De-
partment has no warrant to pay or direct pay
meut of the claim presented by Gen. Pillow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

MIDSUMMER CrsroNs. An English paper,
commenting 90 the trighttul mortality from
heat and Sun>troke experienced in New York
during the present summer. senslbly suggests
that much Of it is due to the proverbial unNil-
iugneSS of the whole Anglo Saxon race. wher-
ever it mierates, to abandon or even modify
custuns of diet, dress aud drinking which are
only suitable to high latitude AMI coil weather
1t illustrates this fact 80 far as food iscoDcerned
by instances from London fashions 10 summer,
and from the drinking and e!ting habits of
Englishmen a, Gibraltar Jamaica, Alden. Cal
cutta and Hong Kong Then turning to New
\ ork it finds late hours in place of early ones;
heavy breakfasts and dioners hurrieily bolted;
drinks. short and long. jueps, cobbIers. brand y
smashes and eye openers taken prouiscuouSly
out Of season By way of calming the brain and
cooling the blood: evenings speLt By the Young
business bIoods of the place i'll haunss more or
less improving and neral, blazing with hight
and fywing with the eternal champaign while
business mlSes perperuay with pleasure ard
they are always ready for trade or deal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

\ case Of smallpox is reported in Cumber-
land Md
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

SPARED HlM-The Radical nominee for
Congress made himself ridiculous at Warsaw
on the occasion of the discussion there last
week. On an imagined provocation he pulled
off his coat and said be would not be insulted.
Mr.. W. ". Walker, of Westmoreland, looked
at him quietly and said, You had better put
your coat on. You may catch cold A shout
of laughter went up from everybody. Sener
put on his coat and left That is the latest YER
sion we have heard Imagine the contrast be-
tween the two men, Walker is a man of splen-
did physique and lofty port and noble bearing.
six feet high, benevolent and almost beautiful
in feature, and in every look and gesture and
expression. the high-toned Virginia gentleman.
He adorpS 1.-THE grand old name of gentleman
With lion hearted courage too and powerful
muscle, he could have crushed his opponent,
but he spared him-Fft,1 NeacS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

son bushels Whr.t with sales 81 white \. l304
l75 and red at l3Oal73 Offerings Of 1000 bush
els Corn. with sales OF 60 bushels white 81 -.
Oats 5.s5j, with light offerings. Nothing do
ing in Rye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

GEoRG ETowN CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 81
Their. were 5u Cattle. 2in Sheep and l4Amf,
and - Cows and Calves offered today. ~,
Cattle, lon Sheep and La d and JD stock
Sheep a..l - Cows and Calves changed hands
~ from 3 10 SIC for Cattle, ~ sc FOR Sheep.
uto 81 30 for Lambs. = 70 - - for stock
Sheep and ~ 10 so for Cows snd Calves. 3
Cattle, 40 sheep and Lambs and Cows and
Calves remain unsoid The market for both
Ca;,e and Sheep WAS extremely dui. and lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

FgEnE .IcKssuRG MARKET, Aug. - Extra
Flour 5 75a$9 -. Wheat white, ljOal.j; red
lU0a ~. Corn 6S,.l Rye U.-0. Oats 35atu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

LyScHBUEG MARKET, Aug. - There hay,.
been bu: iew change= IN quotations during ,hr
week. In consequence .: the high prices pad
for Wheat by nlilers. shippers hsvc not entered
the market: sales Of white al l53alG5 and re-! ~:
l+5altu Corn, Rye and Ost in fair demand
Corn 1881 for mixed, yellow and white; Rye
tta1U; Oats 4Os42
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Augus,Ei =
The offerings vi Cattle and Sheep this week wa-
very large. supply of Hogs light Ca,t!. ncr"
dui!, and sid a: from 3; - D.; Sheep And Lambs
= 30 81 50: Hogs - TO &c ret: Cows and Cav-.
dull st from - $40
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17

The first Patti-Mario concert, at Exposi-
ton Hall this evening, has attracted the
attention of our following people gen
orally The ST. Louis Times says Of some
of the artists in the. second concert in that
city:
The boIero from Lies Vespres Sici
licuncs'' is perhaps as arduous a piece as
can be rendered by ii vocalist, but Mile
Patti fairly reveled in its difficulties, as if
exuIting in the pride OF conscious power
and brought forth continued and rapturous
applause from the audience. Subsequent
~, in the second part OF the concert, Herr
StrakOsCh came forward and excused her
from singing the Swiss echo song, on &C
court of a slight indspositiOn, adding that
she would sing duet with Signor EVasiO
S3olara. But in ithe endition of her part
she eyinced no lack of power, singing with
her accustomed energy and purity Of tone
the most difficult rOuIade8
The violin performance of Mons Emile
Sauret was characterized by the same eZ-
ceeding bril- tncy of execution we noticed
yesterday, but there was a material differ
ence noticeable iii some passages, especial Y
10 the sympathetic chord of the fantasia n
Hungarian airs, where the effect ON ms
hearers was in the acute5t degree pleasur-
able. and had he concluded with the last
delicate appeal to the feelings OF Lis an
'tieEce the applause which he Gec.iveG
wNuld have been much greater lie pre-
tcTred. however. 90 tnisA with an sXh3bs-
Ion OF his wonderful skill as vioiinjsc. III
The more mechanical parts. snH the "nrhu-
sasm had sensiI,Iy diminished. while the
admiration may have increased by the H.JAr
ho reached the last chord.
The piano. under the fingers OF Nile.
Teresa Carreno Was q striking part of the
phrrat, *
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
AUCTION SALES TINS Day.

BIZ R. N. & B. J. MONTGOMERY, at II O'Clock.
at No 3 Natchez street, a general assortment of
second hand furniture etc
3Y SHERIFF HARPER, at u o'clock, at Mer-
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange lot of
ground on Chestnut street. lot 0: ground OH
St. Andrews street; lot of ground St. An
drews street, together with buildings-Louisi-
ana Mutual Insurance Company VS.. George D.
Fisher all Of the right OF John T. Michel in a
claim against Theodore judi, deceased, John
Kaiser, c. S. Sauvinet, Peter Kaiser, George
Merz Charles Leidig, John Steib and Joseph
Kriegcr-HowaId & Preston vs.. F. j. Leche and
J. T. Michel At halfpast ten o'clock, contents
Of store Nc % Royal street, consisting Of fancy
goods, fixtures, show cases, etc.-Oscar Poin-
celin rs Henry Bird.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
ion would he antartoinod

ton would be entertained, ordered the
sheriff to adjourn the court
Mr.. LYNCH do not think this is right
| to spring this motion of adjournment, and
| protest against the sheritf7s adiOurning
| the court.
Bonner-Mr. Lynch, you can contest for
| your seat legally at any time. | declare
| this court adjourned
Lynch protest against the right of Mr.
Bonner member of the bar, to adjourn
this court.
Bonner-Mr. Sheriff, adjourn the court
until Tuesday at eleven O'clock
Lynch, turning to Mr.. Dick, who had
aTuVed-Mr Sheriff will hold you person
ally responsible if you adjourn this court.
| command you not to obey the order of
Mr., j. NJ. Bonner.
Colonel Dick then conferred with Judge
Bonner, and then leaving tie court room,
soon returned with Major j. II. New.
After Major New had spoken with Judge
Bonner, Mr.. Lynch again demanded of
Colone! Dick to put him in possession
10 this demand Colonel Dick made
answer by stepping up to the bench and
Informing Judge Bonner that he would
have to vacatG the bench in favor Of Mr..
Lynch.
Bonner-Do you, as sheriff of the parish,
order me to yacate?
Dick-Yps
Bonner-Then I yield but I want it dis
tinCtly understood that | Weld only to srDe-
rlor force. think | am lawfully entitled
u my seat, and now protest against this aG-
ton. 1 what it known that am forcibly
turned out, and claim that have not been |
deprived of my rights by lawful count.
Judge Bonner then retired, and the bench |
was taken by Mr.. Lynch.
Mr.. Michel then arose and said that. as |
Gmie"S ctTi@: he protested against the |
pIFT of fl1n i r
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
Louisiana in the United States Supreme
Court.

The Associated Press agent at Washing
ton, in one of his eccentric moods, sends us
a paper furnished by distinguished practi-
toner at the bar, whose name is not given,
discussing the decision of the Supreme
Court yesterday on the Warmoth- Kellogg
case. Contrary to the general policy of the
REPUBLICAN,, we publish this anonymous
document.
The writer says that in the present case
it is supposed to be intended that after the
court had obtained jurisdiction by appeal
they would use the writ to prevent any fur
Their proceedings, so as to preserve the
rights Of parties pending the appeal
But then he very sensibly closes with
this sentence: The decision, however,
affords no relief to the applicant, for before
a final decree can be made the controversy
must find a solution in another quarter"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
Assessments. of RenI Estate,

We have received from Mr. A. D. Dori-
court, secretary, a copy of a memorial
drawn by the property holders which will
be presented to the General Assembly, ask.
ing a revision and modification of the laws
relative to the assessment Of real estate and
the collection Of taxes in the city Of New
Orleans for both State and municipal par,
poses. The memorialists request the ap-
pointment of committee of the Legisla-
ture to confer with a committee OF the
memo rialists.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
Fair al 1Iasouic Hall.

The fair at Masonic Hall fa1 ale benefit
Of tie House Of IT, Goolg Shepherd.
i proving t. te success. les
evening one Of our reporters :ouud
himself face to face with suc. an al
ray Of beauty that he thought for :: NO
ment he was translated into A new world.
The tables shine with the radiance Of their
different prizes: and were arranged with a
taste that does credi: to the ladies in
charge. All our friends are recommended
to visit the fair without delay if they wish
to enjoy a real treat The objects Of the
House Of the Good Shepherd are known 20
the community. and its wants appeal to all
foE prompt aid
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
The Rncpa TO-tIaX.

The last day of tho fall meeting Of the
Louisiana Jockey Club has come. There
will to-day be three capital racs.-the
consolation race. one mile, for beaten
horses; sweepstakes for FLIES two years old,
one mile; the third race, mile heats Ter all
ages, will close the meeting.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-17
Amendments,

Governo, PiDchback has appointed en-
Senator John r. Gallup to be tax collector
of Iberyiue parish. vice r. E. Hebert, Esq.
Also, Harvey NJ Dibble Esq, to be re-
corder of marriages. births and deaths vice
A. W. Walker.