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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02
From Washington.

To day was the first regular day for the meet
ing of the Cabinet since the President return
but the only Cabinet Minister proper who APP
reared at the Executive Mansion was Secre
sary Bclknap The remaining five were en-
gagged iu elcctloneering in different portions OF
the country, and, consequently, formal session
was abandoned 4 few Of the assistant secre
tares presented unimpOrtant budgets and
withdrew. At the White House, the most
roseate view is taken Of the political situation.
The President, from what he has learned, has
no doubt whatever of the result of the elections
on Tuesday next and believes they will decide
virtually the November contest 10 his favor.
Some of the departments are already engag-
ed in preparing matter for the annual reports
for submission to Congress- which convencs
eight weeks from Friday next. 1t is thought
that these reports, save that of the Secretary
of the Treasury will be of less than usual in.
terest. There is good reason to believe that
the Secretary of the Navy will recommend the
building of additional vessels of war
The chairman OF the State Democratic Com
mittce of Alabama estimates the liberal ma
iority in that State at eight thousand.
The estimates Tor appropriations for the APP
pointment Office of the Postofice Department
for the fiscal year ending June 60 1874, are as
follows: For pay to postmasters, $5,70O,UOO ;
clerks to postmasters, s3,O00:0O0 pay of let
ter carriers, $l,G00,000; wrapping paper,
$4,000 twine, $3S, 5000; marking and rating
stamps, $4,000; compensation to blank agents
and assistants, $4,000; letter balances,
So, 900 rent for postohces $500 600; fuel,
Sl300OO; lights, 81 600 stationery and mis-
ccllaneous expenses, So 900; total, ST O45 900.
The amount asked for last year for the same
purpose was so, SOS, 800, which was appro,
priated by Congress.
The Southern Claim Commission have just
collated from the much, taIked-o "Contederate
archives full list of the names of the voters
in Virginia in May, 1861, when the ordinance
of secession was voted on. From this list 1t
can be seen in few minutes exactly how a
person voted on that question, and if cla ~
ant files or has filed claim for damages or loss
of goods taken by the Union soldiers, and his
name is "for ratification, his claim will be in
stanty dropped, that being sufficient for the
commission to judge his loyalty. This, how
ever, will not in any manner affect those who
have already had their claims acted upon by
Congress.
Senator Osborne, of Florida, feels confident
that the republicans will carry both Georgia
and Florida. "-C0r But. SIM, Oct |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

Sun rose MINIMUM. 5J7 Moon rises. ...... i.43
Sun sets.-... ...... ) IL
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to + 4
Reed.
Steamer Zaide, Machodoc, to master.
Schr w Bvrn, Washington, to :. p Agnew.
Schr Maria flerson, Washington, to Alne-i-
can Coal Company.
Steamer E Knight, New York by Hooc S
Johnston.
Steamer John Ide, Philadelphia by f A
Reed.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, by Wheat.
Schrs w Byrn, Richmond, ana a l. Lock-
wood, Boston, by Agnew.
Schr G w Elwell, Boston, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co.
Schrs Mary J Fisher, New Bedford, and } A
Bcrkae. New Haven, by American Coal 60.
Schr Forward, Bati more, by " Smoot.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Ada Whitney, Z Fl Potter, Louisa
Bliss and + B Cotton, hence, at Boston Both
Schr A Rider, hence at New York 3Oth.
Schr Abbie F Campbell, for this port, sailed
from Providence 18th.
chr Alex Young, hence, at Bristol 18th.
Schr Loretto Fish, hence, ut Salem 18th.
Schr Frank & Nellie for this port, sailed
from Windsor, n. s. 23d ult
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Washington Star states that at the IN
terview of the Indians with the President on
Saturday last, Medicine Bear, chief of the
Teton-Sioux, Invested himself of his shirt and
endeavored to put it on the President, bu
Gen. Cowan took hold Of it, and placing it OF
a chair, told Medicine Bear, through the ID
terpreter, that the Great Father would MOI
wear it Just then, but would accept 1t as a
proof of his (NIedicine Bears good will. 1t
seems that it was Medicine Bears war shirt,
adorned, in which he had lifted the hair Of
many hapless enemy, and that he desired tc
present it to the Great Father in token OF the
estimation in which he held him as the BIG
chief of the pale faces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02
An Important Matter.

To the Editor of the Wing "A matter of
far greater importance politically, than the
holding of mass meetings, is that of the regis
try list Unless particular care is taken, several
thousand Conservative votes will be lost 10 the
State for want Of proper registration made
careful examination of the registry of a small
township recently, comparing it with the asses
sor's list, and was surprised to find that one
fourth of the white voters were not registered.
And, upon speaking to several of these persons,
| discovered that they we're either unaware OF
the fact or ignorant Of its necessity. presume
similar state Of facts exist to greater or less
extent in every township.
The proper action in the case is this: Let
some person in every township make it his
duty to compare the registry with the assessor S
list, and make especial enquiry moreover, for
all new corners in the township and for persons
recently of age, as these are the parties most
likely to be omitted Get list of all who are
not in the registry VINO are likely to vote the
Conservative ticket and see that all are regis
tered. This can be done now at any time, not
less than ten days before the election, and the
registrar may ride round and see people at
their own homes if he is an obliging man and
properly urged.
The registry having been made perfect, let
arrangements be made for getting every voter
to the polls. The sick and in6rm, and poor
men living remote, who have no conveyances of
their own, should all have means provided,
which can easily be done by timely application
to some nelghbor.
Townships that can poll every Conservative
vote should be inscribed on Roll OF Honor, to
be prepared by the State committee.
4 proper attention to this matter will secure
US eight, and possibly nine members of Con
gress besides carrying the State for Greeley by
twnnfv five thousand VETERAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Washington Star says: -"Itis probable
that, between the efforts Of the Philadelphia
Press and ex-Gov. Curtin, seconded by several
other newspapers and politicians of minor IN
fuence in the State, Hartranft, the Radica
candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, vii
be defeated next week, although his adherent:
claim to be certain of his election by from ter
to twenty thousand" We wish the present
probability may be reduced to certainty or
the day of the election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Boston Post, the ablest Democratic jour
nal iu New Eogland, referring to the series O.
speeches delivered by Mr.. Greeley in his pas
sage across the central belt Estates, says they
have been truly remarkable for all those quail
ties which the unprecedented mass of voter:
would look for in them, and their effect is to be
seen in the reactionary movement of popular
sentiment in that important section OF the coun
try, which has suddenly experienced new i'm
pulse and made fresh display Of determine
ton. That is the best test of public speaker
whether candidate or advocate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ST, sl.ou thu re,y age and body of the Time

\ collision occurred yesterday at the Indian
apolis. Ind race course. While the celebrated
,ro,tiug mares Zlcada, Golddust and Minnie,
were praclciug at the park tor the 2:3S race,
Minnie became unmanageable, and the two
mares came into collision. Zlcada was serious
" injured By shaft tearing open her breast,
and Minnie was instantly killed. ZIlcada Is own,
ed by L. L. Dorsey, Of Louisville, and valued
at $50. 600 Minnie was owned by Frazer q
Moore of Cynthiana, Kentucky, aud valued at
from IS, 600 to $4,000.
The time granted to the people OF Alsace
and Lorraine to choose between German aud
French citizenship has expired. The exodus
during the last few days was immense Fully
twelve hundred left the city OF Strasbourg on
Sunday for French territory. The trains on
the railways leading into France were crowded,
and proved insufficient to convey all who want
ed to 90. Tim French Journals OF yesterday
appeared 10 mourning.
The tremendous gales that swept over the
Lakes on Saturday and Sunday were terribly
fatal to life and property on Lake Huron. A
dozen vessels are reported as totally wrecked
and the lives Of on y Il few men OF all their
crews were saved.
\ commissioner in the Irish High Court OF
Chancery has taken deposition in support OF
claim against the United States for a quantity
of tobacco destroyed during the late civil war,
valued at $50, 900, the property OF one Nalen'
tine o Conner.
The United States Marshal at Philadelphia
has issued warrant in bankruptcy against the
McNeal Coal and Iron Company. Their la
biEties are reported to be very heavy, amount,
ing ia the aggregate to more than million Of
dollars.
\ Charleston IS. c. dispatch says that it is
announced there that Governor Scott has be-
gun suit for libel against the New York
Tribune, for an article published in its issue
of September y.
The Pope has appointed the Rev. Father
Vaughan Bishop Of Stafford, England. lie
was recently connected with the mission fol
the spiritual instruction Of colored people IL
the United States.
A telegram from Ragusa, Austria, reports
that fight took place on Monday at Lcposa
between force of Turks and the Montcne
grins, in which many were killed aud wounded
on both sides.
The engineer and fireman of train on the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad were killed yesterday
by the locomotive being thrown from the track
The scoundrels who caused the disaster by re-
moving a rail are yet unpublished.
Mr.. Greeley left New York yesterday al
noon, for kaufman, Pa, to deliver an agricu
tural address at the fair there.
The rindcrpcst has made its appearance IL
the country around Mons, in Belgium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

George Geddes in the New York Tribune
talks of the relative value Of old and new pas
lures. The former yield grasses that produce
the best milk, but the number of acres neces,
sary for COW is large, often as high as three
acres. The latter produce abundantly OF
grasses that are relshed by all kinds Of stock,
one acre often being able to support more than
one animal, but the milk product is inferior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02


DEATH OF WM. PRESCOTT SMlTH.-Mr
William Prescott Smith, master of transporta-
ton of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, died
last night at 1855 o'clock. Mr. Smith was
probably one of the most widely known citi-
zeus of Baltimore, and very popular at home
and abroad. He was forty-seven years and
seven months of age, having been born on the
I'D of February, 1925, in Georgetown, D, C.,
removing at very early age to Baltimore,
where he has remained ever since, always iden-
tilted with the best interests of Baltimore. The
Gazette of that city says: Thorough in his
profession, he added to knowledge Of its
minutest details, methodica accuracy, quick
ness of perception, and promptneSs aud euer-
gy in cases Of emergency that stamped him as
one peculiarly fitted for the arduous duties that
were devolved upon him. He was self made
man, aud rose by the sheer force of merit only
to the responsible position which be held for
50 many years. With the travelling public his
popularity was cocxtensive with the ramltlca-
ttions of the whole railroad system OF the Uni
ted States To conversational powers OF high
order he united rare humor, broad and fan
tastical, yet free from malice and uncharltable-
ness faculty for mimicry surpassed by few
actors on the stage. and a fund OF aIccdotc
that seemed to be almost inexhaustlble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

BY the published statement it appears that
the decrease in the Public Debt II the u. 5.
last month was $ q, 327 343 %, and trom March
lst, 1869, to March lst, 1872, $299, GAO, 1872 W.
The total of the debt, principal aud Interest Is
mn down at 81 800 54l U9l 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The reader will have seen that Mrs. Fair,
of California, has been acquitted of the MUIR
der of the late Mr.. Critteaden. The particu
lars of the affair are we'll known. 1t is to be
hoped that she was, really, insane--otherwise
the verdict of the jury is unaccountable. I'm
fortunately the plea of insanity is now too Of
ten used to cover improper decisions in crimi-
nal cases 10 this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

A local Legislature and member of Congress
will be selected in the District of Columbia on
Tuesday next, and on the saulc day elections
take place 10 four States-Peunsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana and Nebraska. In all these States
members Of Congress, State officers and Lcgis-
latures are to be chosen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Lyuchburg Republican says that the
venerable General W. H. Richardson, Alju-
taut General of the State, was in that city Sat
urday, looking as young and hale us he did
twenty Years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

w. W. Walker, of Westmoreland, is to dis
cuss the issues of the campaign with John w
jenkins, at Fredericksburg next Monday. Il
will be fun for the boys"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

A letter from New York says the papers
teen with brilliant representations of the ap-
preaching season. Dress, opera, concert recep-
tions-alI unapproachable in beauty, galety
and magni6cence-are the themes of ordinary
s,cicty conversation, and doubtless the singing
birds who have succeeded Nilsson expect to
reap golden harvest from this land Of rich
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Grant Radical Committee 10 Washing
ton, have been scudiug off, for the last few
weeks, great quantities Of Radical "docu-
mcnts" for circulation. They are generally
blank cartridges
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Chicago Times deyotes twcnty-three
columns to an exhibit of the improvements
made in Chicago this season. 1t is wonder
full exhibit, and speaks volumes for the energy
and enterprise of the great city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

In communication to the City Council o
Baltimore, in relation to garbage, Nc, TIT
Mayor of that city says that coal ashes are ex
celent as "deodorzer and absorbent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

Norton the independent candidate for Con
gress in the Second District in this State, de
MES the charges against him, and threatens t.
sue Plat ard others for SANDER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The Conservative Convention of the Peters
burg District in this State has nominated Mr..
P. w. McKenney as the Conservative candi-
date for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02
promises.

Ex- President Johnson's explanation of his
action in the case of Mrs. Surratt, is cousidera,
by at variance with the statement of Gen. Il.
d. Mussey, who, at the time Of the execution,
was Mr.. Johnsons private secretary. All who
were concerned in that wretched business, wish
now to clear their skirts from the stain of the
affair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

Mr.. John Tyler, jr., who, we believe, holds
some Government Office in Florida, 1--WE see IT
so stated, publishes letter which shows that
he is a "Grant man." We suppose 1t makes
very little difference to the country what his
official sentiments are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

The State Central Committee has announced
COL w. S. Gilman to speak at the mass meet,
ings to be held at Gordonsvie, October 5th;
Charlottesville, October 7th Fredericksburg,
October 9th; Alexandria, October 10th; Louisa
Courthouse, October 18th; Winchester, Octo,
Der 18th, and Front Royal, October Dist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

Henry A. Meade has been appointed post,
master at Amherst Court House, Va. vice
Josiah C. Dean, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02
Mrs. G. L. SIMPSON,
IN1 No lbs h ing street

MRS G. L. SIMPSON,
AN1 No Us King street,
Is now opening al her BAZAAR OF FASHION
Il very large and elegant assortment Of
FALL MILLINERY,
embracing every style Of the season.
The HONNETS and HATS cannot b. sur
passed Tor beauty, and there will be kept con-
stantly on hand during the season comp lete
assJrtment from which ladies can made sel"c-
tons. Those wishing to make their own Bon
nets will find all necessary ma cI!alS at very low
cost.
Also Ruches and Rul> Collars in every new
shape, Real Laces. Black Wells, White Wells,
Cambria Edgings and lnsertngS, Cotton Trim,
mings Handkerchicis, and Dress TrI'nn'ng;S Of
every description, Corscts very cheap, Hair
Goods in every new design, Chignons, P!uits,
Curls, Finger Puts Something cntirei y new
and Switches in real hair, Thread and Juie,
Combs, Brushes, Soaps, Ornaments, Bracelets
and Sets, and everything thtt can be found in
frst-class Millinery and Trimming store A
pleasure to show goods. oct2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

REMAGKs.-The market for Flour is dull; re-"
cepts light, but fully equal to the demand, and
quotations are unchanged. The offerings of
Grain are very light, the receipts being princi-
pally confined to arrivals by the W. u Q. r. r.
and the river. Wheat is firm; offerings of ls4
bushels white which sold at lSS-qualty good ;
offerings of 325 bushels red Of fair to good quail
ty, for which 72a775 was offered but refused. Of
ferings of 236 bushels white River Corn, which
was sold at a. A small lot Of damaged Oats
brough 35; no good offered Rye unchang-
ed and no transactions reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

Ms-GREELEY AND BRowH CLUB.-Thc Gree
ley and Brown Club will meet Tonight ii eight
o'clock, in the Assembly Rooms. Several prom
inent speakers will address the Club. Every
body is invited to be present
oct pit j. W. WHITE, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

MEETING OF TIE MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA
BOUNDARY COMPASSIONATE boundary COIN
mission met yesterday at Barnum S CITY, Hotel.
All the members were present, viz: Ex-Gov;
Henry A. Wise and Messrs. De Jarnette and
Watts for Virginia, and Mr. Isaac D. Jones,
last attorney general of Maryland, and Messrs.
Aydelottc aud Waters for Maryland: After
short conference they adjourned till to-day.
A large mass of testimony has been taken IN
regard to the disputed boundary between Mary
land and Virginia, both as to the Potomac side
and as to the true line between the eastern shore
of the two States Twenty four witnesses have
been examined, and over two hundred patents
and other written evidences going back as far
as the seventeenth century. Gen. Wise, on
the part of Virginia, and Mr.. Jones on that
Of MARYLAND have each prepared lengthy and
exhaustive statements of their respective sides
Of the questions in dispute. Should the COM
mission not be able to come to an adjustment
it is probable the questions in issue between the
two States will be referred to arbltrators one
from each State, who in case of division would
select third as umpire. Should unfortunately
neither of these modes result in ascrtlement the
courts will have to be resorted to. -Bnho. 'SN".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

There we're Il 1872 barrels of -four inspected
in Richmond during the last quarter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02

J. NJ. STEWART
Has opened large assortment OF
DRESS GOODS.
among them a cheap line of JAPANESE Pol-
LINS and other goods Ola medium quality
nnt.l off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-02
IVA RIP ETINGS.

NOTICE-The partnership Of REGoki y
~ CO. was dissolved on the I'd Of September
last by mutual consent, CORTLAND Il. Smith
Withdrawing. The affairs of the hrm will De
settled py $. +. Gregory, who will continue the
business under the same style MS heretofore OF
o,.t 13t GREGORY il CO.
The Republican journal., 1872-07-11

mercal street wharf and wears after extended
per-now the lower steamboat wharf-whch he
afterwards sold Sanford of the Independent line
OF Steamers Il few wears ago
He lost his wite-a christian woman. May l, 1861
aiter hat he ppe red to grow old much faster than
in former years.
One day while engaged in looking over his barn
walking across the overhead scaiiold-he stepped or
slipped through and fell more than eighteen feet dis
t,nt to the barn ooI-strikins upon his feet. That
tall evidently injured him more or ess-yet he was
not the man to complain as most other men would
IT they lived. He of firm and robust constl-
tut0n-and as he olted said ''we put toy ther." 1t
seemed a pleasure for HIM on stormy uays-when
he was active-tc be out OF DOORS .,nd down about
the shore and vessels.
Having no children of his own. he father to
the tathercss--and he has been charitable to the
poor. He not i proud man.
In January 49, l. ae 'ook severe cold; since then
he las been III falling lie th; vet his appetite hold
ing good mos. of inc ''me, Ii" 'htc TO walk
aboui the house with -ttadN hand to guide him till
June TO- lS13 On hat dp ne deprived of speech
and d'nculty OF uourlsnlng HE body caused the
strong to lie ~ bed from which he never lett
20 be clothed formerly. Gradually Welding TO the
presence OF disease, and ract ng WITH commissions,
mis- strength grew icebe-and his lie ebbed out.
In ,ngor, july !, Mrs. Eliza Cocord OF Sears
port, age d 80 years ana 20 drys.
The Republican journal., 1872-07-11

The nomination of Greeley and Brown was
| handsome flag bearing the names of the cand-
dates WAS run across Main street to the Old
| Democratic mast. The bells were rung and
other demonstrations of rejoicing INDUCED in
| The democrats and liberal republicans are full
of enthusiasm, while the GRANTEES look as
| though their time had come.
Tnfou2n The instgnneutaiity of Capt. FOgler,
The City Guards had 4 lunch prepared for their
hrothers-m-atm-, the iiampden and OldtoWn
Guards 81 thef return from Portland to which
ample justice WA hnue. On ledy M theN heart
'lS cheered thel ktnd entertainers. The tables
were SCI on the wharf. aud presided over hy
Ratio a0d sam
Ar e1or1 is beng maze to resuscilate the
Band. 0 be composed of members iron, the Old
Fourth Regiment and ne tate Belfast Bands,
iIJeen 'nmoer. iney are 10 become part
OF The City Guards, and to be uniformed by the
State, but will aet on all other occasions, aud
give open-aii' concerts is formerly. The instru-
ment> are 10 be raised NV subscription.
4 GRANT FLAG. On Wednesday morning
The Grant campaign flag was ho>ted in front
OF he Custom House and Post office by detail
OF three from the forces inside. Not another
soul around, and not heer was given. 1t
Was solemn a. funeral. A. the poet says,
they