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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Statements have recently been published
compiled from the books of the United States
Treasury, showing the iuextricable middle in
to which the accounts have got The Finan-
cier, non-partisan paper, says: Upon care
fully examining the figures We find that there
are monstrous discrepancies, which vary from
eleven to one hundred and ffty-six millions.
There is already evidence enough that the
treasury accounts are kept in a fearful and
wonderful manner and that any result desired
can be made up by adroit compilation from
thnm -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Mr. Buckalew, the Liberal candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania delivered an able
speech at Pittsburg last Friday, in which he
referred to the present era of decentralization
AMI corruption in the following language:
1--WE see corruption on every side; public
officers abusing public trust; legislatures max
ing cuactmeuts for the profit Of individuals,
and incalculablc injury done. From keen.
ardent desire of few men to make money and
make it fast, this disease of the body. polite
extends to the social body, and everywhere we
find evidences of fraud creeping up around US;
Our duty as American citizens is to rise up and
exercise our sovereign right, and shake off this
Incubus that now wei CHS us down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

They are threatened with water famine in
in Norfolk. The Journal of that city says =
There is serious danger Of water famine
here unless We have an abundance of rain
soon. The supply of water in the clsterns-our
main source of supply-is very scant, and a
number of them, We hear, are entirely empty.
In some instances persons have to go several
squares to obtain water, and there is general
complaint all over the city of the difficulty of
getting it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

TIE NATURAL BRIDGE. have the fol-
lowing facts, says the Richmond State Journal,
from gentleman who recently visited the Ma
tural Bridge. On passing into the gorge below
the bridge, by the usual route, he was surprised
to find the bed Of the stream Cedar creek dry
aud unsightly. The keeper Of the hotel stated
that about TWO weeks before the creek suddenly
disappeared from under the bridge. and our
informant on following up the gorge found the
stream pouring down into the earth and seeking
some unknown channel beneath. On a careful
examination three leaks, were iou d-the lar
gest being through assure, or 'tault' in the
limestone bed Of the stream. These the
visitor partially stopped up in few min
utes and sent Scanty stream on its way to
the bridge Similar faults were revealed ty a
further examination aud the conclusion is in
evitable, that the rocky substratum of these
limestone hills is thoroughly houeycombed 10y
the action Of water. This conclusion is further
sustained by the fresh discovery of caves some
ofthcm of considerable extent, in the immediate
vicinity Of the bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Accounts continue to be received confirma
tory of previous reports of the failure of the
peace policy with the Indians General Sheri-
dan, writing from Duluth, informs the War
Department that Colonel Barker, after reach
ing the mountains of the Yellowstone valley,
was obliged to return on account of the survey
ing engineers deciding to 90 no further for fear
of Indians, and therefore the expedition is a
{ ilura
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

General J. L. kemper, Conservative elector
for the State, at large, delivered at Wytheville
on Monday last an eloquent and able address
on the great issues involved in the impending
Presidential contest. Fayette McMullin also
made speech recommending the people to vote
for Horace Greeley, Fayette Washington,
cclorcd, after Gov. McMullin had concluded
made few remarks advising the colorcd pco-
pie to vote for Greeley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

DEATH OF A CELEBRATED RACE MARE. -
The celebrated thoroughbred Mid day, reared
and formerly owned by Major Thomas ". Dos,
well, died last week at Montreal Ca. She WAS
bought not long since by u Mr.. Lewis, Of that
city, and carried to Canada in company with
Cyrithiana, another purchase. While en- route
she was severely kicked by the latter animal,
and it was from this injury she died Mid day
was sired by Revenue: dam. Nnette, and dur
ing the past racing season Was the winner in al
most every instance where she entered. -Rth
Mrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The recent failure Of Gledstanes l. Co., East
India merchants, of Austen Friars, was felt as
shok to the commercial life of the city of
London. They had been established for sixty
years. One Of the partners is a director in the
Bank of England, another in the London and
Westminster Bank. So depressing was the
news Of their disaster that cousols fell consid-
erably. The liabilities of the firm are ten
millions Of dollars the assets small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The Corresponding Secretary Of Icnsas par
ish, Louisiana, writes to the New York Trl-
bune that the partisans Of Grant are circulating
a document among the colorcd people of that
parish which alleges that Mr.. Greeley was "a
general in the rebel army during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Following the example of the japanese, the
Chinese Government has sent forty students to
the United States, who are to receive col
lepiate education, iu course that shall embrace
knowledge of our language and practical arts
and science, after which they may be able to
give some instruction ''in the ways that are
dark and tricks that arc vain Of the heather
Chinese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

On the 10th inst. the Right Worthy Grand
Lodge of the United States |. 0. 0. f., will
convene in annual session at Odd Fellows Hall
in Baltimore at noon, that city having been Sc
lectcd at the last annual session. held in Chlca-
90, for the meeting this year. Representatives
from every State in the Union will be present,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

What is called the "old National Democratic
Committee of Brooklyn, New York, has been
revived, anti Greeley in its nature, of course.
The committee has made these nominations
for Congress John F, Henry Republican,
in the Second District A. w. Tenney, IRE
publican, in the Third ; and Geo. W. Baker,
democrat" in the Fourth-a tolerably
'straight-out'' Democratic ticket-two Radi.
Gals and one so-called Democrat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Andrew J. Kelly, colorcd, is no longer ear
ddate for congressional honorS in the fifth di:
trict of Maryland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

We have received the September number OF
the American Historical Record and RepoSlto-
ry of Notes aud Queries, published by Chase
& Town, Philadelphia, and edited by Benson }.
Tossing \ very interesting publication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The cruise of Professor Agassiz has now end
cd with his arrival at San Francisco. Its real
value as an addition to the scientific lniorma-
ton of the world is yet to be appreciated
When he shall have arranged and fully ex-
p]aipcd his discoveries and deductions, they
will doubtless be both interesting and useful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The primary election Of the Democratic party
in Baltimore to select candidates Tor the First
Er nch Of the City Counci, to be voted Tor at
the next Municipal election, took place yestcr-
day, and in some of the wards there appears 10
have been quite spirited contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11
Chinese.

Rev. Father Thomas O'Reilly, pastor OF the
Catholic Church at Atlanta, Ga, died at the
White Sulphur Springs, Va, on Friday last
1t was owing to his cxertions aud influences
that much of the property in Atlanta, was
saved from devastation and ruin in the con-
fagratiou perpetrated by Sherman's army IN
1861, when almost the entire city was destroy ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

1t is reported that the Conservative State
Central Committee contcmplatcS calling at IN
early day, Convention of electors and can
vassers in Richmond, for the purpose Of con-
snlt,riop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says 1.-The result of the Maine
election has overshadowed all else Of political
interest in Washington to-day, and has been
the cause of good deal Of exultation in ad-
ADMINISTRATION quarters. The result, however, is
pretty much what the liberals anticipated
Even the probability Of the election of the adj
ADMINISTRATION candidate in the fifth district was
conceded when it became known what appi-
ances were used to secure q triumph. The
main consolation of the republicans here is the
claim that the result shows that the liberal re-
publican strength is entirely overbaanced by
disaffcctcd or straightout democrats, and if that
be the case in Maine, the same rule will hold
good throughout the country and thereby re-
elect Grant :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

\ DG-EL BETWEEN WOMEN Two women at
the capital of Mexico in love with sergeant IN
the army, and who were jealous Of each fought
duel. One was armed with an ordinary dag
ger aud the other with dagger made from a
horn. The duel was fought according to the
rules of the code with other wolneu as seconds.
The woman with the bone dagger killed her
antagonist. The murdcress aud the seconds
We're arrested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

ALL RAIL FREIGllT LISE-Mr J. b. Gem
try, freight agent Of the Richmond, Frclcr
icksburg and Potomac Railroad Company. al
vertises that freights for Alexandria, Wash.
ingtou, Baltimore and intermediate points will
be received at the Broad street depot, on Mon
days and Thursdays, and forwarded on Tue,
day and Friday morning via aIlrail line. Ga
Tuesdays ouly will the treig ht train CONNECT
with the Lower Potomac steamers for Balt-
more Richmond NcWS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

There was a snow storm at Mount Washing
ton, n. H., on the Sd instant. The guests at
North Conway, Lower Bartlett, and other places
opera slaSscd the scene and the effect III the
bright Sunlight was grand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

\ dispatch from Geneva says tie amount
of IS .225U, 900, has been awarded to the l.. ).
by the ArbtratorS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

4 political discussion took place at Louisa
Court House on Monday between McsSrs. Bur
CESS and Morton, Of Richmond. and Il. d.
Becklcy, colored, Of this city, on the Radical
side, and McSsrs. Amber and Gordon, OF
Louisa, and r. T. Daniel Of Richmond, Con-
ServatiyrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Gen. ?. VI. B. Young has been nominated
for reelection to Congress in the Seventh Dis
trict of Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11
IOutlOuu County Items.

The old hyirants and pumps in the different
portions of Leesburg are being removed and
new iron and wooden ones placed in their stead.
\ son of Mr.. Lutz, gentleman living near
I.cesburg, while riding down King street rather
rapidly, last Sunday evening was thrown from
his horse at the corner Of King and Market
ccts-rcceiving very hard fall, but no con,
siderable injury.
J. Cook Nickcus Is building himself a very
neat Iittle dwelling house, fronting on the north
side of Cornwall street Lecsburg.
During the month of August eleven marriage
licenses were issued from the county clerk :
office, six white and five colored.
We understand that many Of the visitors
from the cities, who have been spending the
summer months in our midst enjoying season
of rest recreation and social enjoyment, are
taking their departure for their respective
places Of abode
On last Saturday Mr.. B. f. Atkins caught a
bass weighing three pounds and eleven ounces:
and the same day McSSrS. W. b. Clagctt and
Frank Rcamcr caught II, some OF which
weighed as much as three pounds.
September Court met in lIcc>burg on Mon
day, but little business Of interest was trans,
acted.
Mr. Mat. Harrison spoke on Monday de-
Iivcring an able address upon the lsSlcS III the
present political canvass and in favor OF the cleo
ton of Greeley and Brown.
The repairing of the streets of Lec>burc Is
urged by the Telegram. when the side walks
are improved it will not be before they want it. J
4 fine location has been selected and a neat
school. house is soon to be erected at Mt Gilead.
There was very agreeable picnic at Mt.
GiIead on Saturday last.-LceSb"ry TIegrum.
The thermometer in Hamilton stood at l0l :
ia the shade on Sunday last.
The Red Men of Hamilton intend having a
fair about the last of this mouth.
Stealing seems to be all the 60 at the foot Of
the Blue Ridge One night last week MeSsrs.
Brawner l. Thompson had the store room at
their tan yard broken into by burglars who car
ried off about $50 dollars worth of shoes, boots
and leather; among the articles Of leather stolen
was one kip skin, one calf skirt and a half tan
ned goat skin 4 night or two after Mr.. JAS
Clendening lost three brides and two saddles
1t is pity that these mountain robbers cannot
be found out. -,
The crop CT corn in Loudoun this season Will
be much above the average. There will, no
doubt be considerable quantity to export.
We understand that Mr. Mckenzie will issue
soon w. & D. R. R. bonds of FIVE hundred
dollars, to meet the views of persons about
Round Hill, who are willing to take bonds of
that denomination -Lom3om Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The Philadelphia North American and Uni,
ted States Gazette was established III lT'l,
and has been published daily since 1854, and
is the oldest daily newspaper on the American
rnntinont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Il, 1872

B. F. Butter always ''goes the whole figure.
He recently made a speech to the people OF
Biddeford, and told them that $50 far as ne
potsm was concerned, he thought the Presl-
dent erred in not taking better care of his klns-
men than he did There ought to be more
Offices in the family, rather than fewer, the
exact number of the Presidents relatives now
in office being nine individuals" In comment
ing on which the Baltimore Gazette says
Without calling into question the accuracy OF
Buffers figure ninc-whch lacks at least one
cyphcr to make it corrective are inclined to
believe that he has lately discovered some
kiuship existing between the Grants and the
Buffers, and that he intends, at an early day,
to put in this irresistible claim to secure tor
himself comfortable place at the public crib.
We can imagine no other reason why "he wants
four years more for Grant, whom at one time
he affected thoroughly to despise, and who has
never disguised his sovereign contempt for the
hero of Big Bethel and Fort Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

In the list of cadets to be admitted 10 West
Point Military Academy, who have just com
pleted their examination. are John G. Ores
ham and Albert G. Hooman, Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11
rORr ar aLEI.1.vDHI.s. SEPT. IT,
kRIY ED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, t" +
Reed.
Schrs Louisa Bliss, Boston, and Emily Curtis
Washington, to J 7 Agncw.
Schr s herwin, Baltimore, to q II Robin.
son i Son.
Schr Laura, Washington, to Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr John Henry, au'sbury, 20 J II d Smn"t.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia Baltimore, BY B Wheat.
Schr Ned Sumpter, Danvcrsport, by llamr-
shire and Baltimore Goa! Go.
Schrs Tracey Boston, and + NJ Wright,
Portsmouth, by American Coal Co.
Schr j T Allburger, Boston. by j L Agncw.
Schr Syrcn, Richmond, by w A Sm""t.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Jesse B Smith, hence at New Haven Sth.
Schr Alex Young, for this port, sailed from
Providence 9TH
Schr \ Ii Hulbut hence, at Brilgepor. 7,h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

REMARKS-Th market for Wheat is without
change since yesterdays report; prime nt't
choice samples are in especial request g, ql,"la-
tons offerings of 2l76 bushels red, with >slcs NJ:
$50 for medium, loo and l62 for good lbs Ia,
los, 100 and 10 for very good 10 prime L.! FOR
strictly prime and Ia for choice. Corn Is In
light receipt, and prices are unchanged; "t'r-
ngs of 5a5 bushels mixed, with sales st -; q
damaged lot sold for "a. Nothing doing in Rye
at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

Commodore Tanderbilt's underground raj
way in New York, is to be commenced mex
week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

HAPPY ESDGSG.-A few days since Henry
J. Holmes returned to this city with his bride,
whom he married in Prairie City, Polk county,
Iowa. Twcnty.three years ago Holmes left the
lady in the place mentioned to make his for
tune 10 California, the two being at the time
engaged. The luck usual with most of the
forty miners was his, and after long and unsuc-
ceSsiu labor be settled down to legitimate bus
inesS in which he managed to slowly accumu
late property. After a time he returned to
Iowa for his bride, but her brother was af1ict
ed with long and tedious illness, and the
faithful sister would not leave him. The i'll
ness terminated in death few months since,
and then the lady wrote her betrothed
two having correspondent regularly all this time
that she was free and he might come again.
HoImes was now possessed of comfortable
competence, and he was still faithful. He
promptly responded to the summons, married
the lady, and is now settled in the enjoyment
Of domestic happiness. They are practical
couple, and probably feel no older now than
they did tweutythree years ago.-Snn Fran
cisco Bulletin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

LOYAL CLAIMANTS. In the list of ''LoyaF'
Claimants against the United States for prop
erty alleged to have been taken or furnished
the Federal forces during the war are the fol
lowing from Fauquicr county:
Felits Adams, Anna Beckworth, Wm. F.
Blackmore, Peter Brooks, Louisa Calhoun,
Susan NJ Carter, Geo. L. Cochran, Thcs. Dick
son. Robt. d. Emhry Victoria E. Essex, VIM.
Fletcher VIM H. Fletcher, John ". Fletcher,
John E. Fletcher, q. Hanson Flowerree Carter
Ford, VIM. Fraser, Edna A. FurguSon, Sam l..
Gregg, John Gregg, Geo. W. Helm theodore
B. Henry, Solomon Hoge, John r. Holland,
Drayton Hudnall, Geo. jackson. Aldridge
James, Claiborne Kendall, Jas. W. Lawson,
JAS Lawson. heirs of Margaret &. Lee, Harriet
Lunceford, Robt. L. Martin, Thos Maxwell,
jas. A. Menefee, VIM K. Oliver, John Peters,
John NJ. Philips, Samuel G. Phillips, w. w.
Phillips, Elizabeth 7. Pierce, Mary E. Ransdell,
Dsniei Rector. VIM. Rector, Mary 4: Richard
SON Thos. Riley, J. NJ. Saunders, Elmra F.
seaton, John W. Seaton Frank Settle, 3. G.
Shacklett, Elizabeth shacklett Harriet Shack
lett Henry Shippers, Charity Sinclair, Dudley
smith, Brsnt stephens, Thomas B. Stewart,
Isaac S. Stone, Richard Stone. Chas Slower
Edward c. Turner, Louisa H. Turner Fenton
Triple7t, Alva Triplett, Lev.n Triplett, Mary
Ann Walker, Jas. NJ Wine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

France has not succeeded in colonizins in
Algeria any considerable number of the inhaL-
tants Of Alsace and Lorraine. Towns We're laid
out for them, transportation furnished them,
aud other inducements offered Some one
thousand emigrants did actually leave their ma
tive land. But then the movement stopped.
The natives of these provinces We're very will
ling to preserve their French nationality, and
many touching scenes are recorded OF their
their homes, and familiar scenes and faces with
an attachment that belongs peculiarly to the
French nature The scheme of cmi grafton has
proved failure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

The Acting Postmaster General has decided
that chrome autographs, engravngS. &c. should
be treated as merchandise. and not as printed
matter, and to be sent through the mails must
be put up in packages limited TO twelve ounces
in weight, aud ST. that the contents OF the pack
aye can be exanued without destroying the
wrapper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

G1-PER>oHAL-Mr. |. Schwartz. OF the Ss-
repta Hall Clothing House, will leave this even
ing for New York whore he intends 10 purcha>"
such stock Of Gents Clothing and Furnishing
Goods as will render it entirely unnecessary ir
any one living here or farther South to e" hy
Alexandris for anything in his line Il
es-PuBI1c SpEAKISG-Col. John s Mo>hy,
Mai. T. H. Carter and james V. Chiffon, viii
speak at Cstlet,'s station. Fauqurr co., On Sat
urd ", September IA, 1872, At 3 y clock p.
Catlett's Station, sep ll-at
ns-CoLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY "A regular
meeting OF the Columbus Fire Company viii b.
held 1T their hall on the evening ui Thur>'iny,
the 18th instant nj o'clock.
sep LIT VI. MCLEAN Secretary.
NEW GOODS.
BLACK ALPACA, all qualities. receive! hr
express from the New York importers lh"rr
goods came direct from the manufacturers "a
Europe, and are very superior.
RODT L.. WOOD,
sepll No ~ King street.
THREE and FDUR-YEAR OLD ClDhk
i VINEGAR, which We guarantee 10 h'
strictly pure for sale By
W. +. BROOK rs BRO,
sen1l a. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

THE RESULTS OF MANUPACTURISG.. In one
wear the profits of manufactures in Massachu-
sctts were sl02 5000 amounting to $GS to
every human being in the State. The wages
paid amounted to $llS,O00, UOD which to those
employed in the factories gave over s4UU each.
Now. suppose this same rule applied to all our
States and each of those large divisions OF the
national domain iu our warmer ATTITUDES had
mills and places Of industry on water COURSES
that never freeze or cause the busy wheel to
cease. what endless wealth would bless this
land? Again: Massachusetts has over bali i
million of mechanics depo>itorS in savings banks.
who alone have over $l10o).VOo, What
cares such a people for spectators in gold or
stock operators who create panics in over-grown
commercial communities? : Wash. R'publc'w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-11

How THEY BUILD RAILROADS IN ARKAN,
sAs-They know thing or two in Arkansas
about building railroads. This is the way they
do it I: The president Of a railroad company
gets on good terms with the State House
ring and lobbies through the Legislature a
grant of SIS, 900 mile, with the proviso that
the bonds are to be issued at the completion OF
each ten miles Of track The president Dor,
rows enough iron to lay ten miles, puts it down
draws his $1,000; takes up the iron, relays
it on the next ten miles, draws the second
$4,000, and repeats this process until the
whole one hundred and twenty miles are built.
Then the borrowed iron is returned, the road
is left in precisely the condition it was at first,
and the president dccamD s to New York and
sells his bonds
A NEW SEcT.-A new religious sect has been
started in Iowa. and have purchased about
10000 acres of land on the Rock Island and
Pacific railroad They number about l,joo,
call themselves "Amanians," and ere all Ger
mans. Property is held in common, and the
affairs Of the society are managed by fifteen
trustees. Each person is allowed to draw i
certain amount from the cooperative store
yearly, and no member is given any wages or
nouey for personal expenses. They own large
flour and woolen mills on the Des Moncs river,
and are noted for their honesty and fair deal
ing Marriage Is not encouraged, though
not forbidden, among them.