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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17
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Meeting Of me CONSERVATIVE SuperfH.
tendcntS-t unanimous support Of
Greeley and Brown-The Congress
siOnal COnvcntiOn-M:lSs Katific,-
ton Meeting. &c. dc.
A meeting Of the Superintendent of the
Conservative party was held last night at the
eficc of the City Sergeant, j. B. Smout in
in the chair and Geo R. Shinn Secretary.
There were present.
From the First Ward -Mc>-rs. George r.
Shinn and Hugh Latham.
Second Wards. f. Jauncy.
Third Ward-Geo Bryan and j. NJ. Stcuart
Fourth Ward-John B. Smoot aud f. S.
Leadbeater.
None of the County Superintendent were
present, but it was understood that they would
cooperate in any action taken by their col
leagues of the city.
The chairman stated that the Committee had
been convened for the purpose OF ascertain
ing the views Of the Committee upon the ac-
ton Of the Baltimore Convcnion aud to a>ccr-
tain if the members were III favor Of Greeley
and Brown as the Candidates for President aud
1
Il vote being taken it was found that the Com
ulittee was unanimous i'll its support OF that
ticket
The resolutions amcndatory Of the = ian Of
organization, as adopted by the Conservative
Central Committee at Richmond. were then read
by the Secretary and accepted.
\ resolution was offered by Mr. Latham ami
unanimously adopted, instructing the chalruan
of the Committee to communicate with the
consulting members of the State Committee,
Of this District. and rrcolulneud that the Con
vcntion to nominate candidate for Congress bc
held in the city Of Alexandria % the 10Th OF
August proximo.
On motion of Mr. Shinn it was resolved thar
ward and township meetings be hrld on the
1th Of August for the purpose OF nominating
| delegates to the Congressional Convention, a.
provided IL the plan Of organization.
\ conversational lebarc occurred upon the adj
visibility Of holding mass meeting to ratlty the
nomination Of Greeley aud Brown as the Dem
ocratic and Conservative candidates for Pres
| dent and Vice President. and as 10 the most
appropriate time whcrcnpnn,
On motion Of Mr. .]annry it was resolved
that mass meeting be held in this city on the
evening Of The 18th of August t" ratlty !he
Nominations made at Baltimore.
Aud the chairman was authorized 10 make
| the necessary arrangements.
\ Finance Committee consisting OF Nlessr>.
Smoot. .Iauney and latham was appointed and
the meeting then adjourned subject to the call
| of the chairInan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

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hence" AT Boston 10Th.
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New Haven. passed through He'll Cat" ijth.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The New York Journal Of Commerce com
$ authorities in relation to the tobacco trade.
says: THE haad Of the Revenue Depart
ment is heavy enough, in this tax ridden coun-
try, even when its pressure Is regulated by law;
but when the officials not only interpret the
law in every case, where there is a reasonable
doubt, against the taxpayer, but make an in
depreciation for themselves out Of whole cloth,
where no such doubt exists, the oppression be-
comes intolerable We cannot say that it will
pay the oppressed taxpayers to resist this in
Justice in the courts but what pitiful sight
is such an exhibition of graspng, exacting
spirit in the officials chosen to serve great
people T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17
Ia tl~ editor Of tie -4t.rom|rin Gn-ettc:.

Ia til" e7itor Of the -it.ron,|rtn Gll-eSc.
DEAR SIR:-Iu letter TO your paper from
Staunton, the following occurs with regard to
the non publication of Col. Williamson's report
about maps, &C.. Mr.. Abbott, late President
and several other gentlemen, stated that the
report had been read and furnished for publ
cation by the son of the writer, aud that no
body else knew anything about it. >
Que would suppose from this that the son OF
Col. ". had not furnished the whole report.
This is mistake he did omit to read part Of
the report, hut .turaishI far pullication Hu
mholc Of It, The death of Mr.. j. NJ. Strorher,
one of the editors of the Educational journal
was, in my opinion, the cause of the omission
OF that part of the report 10 his possession as nc
one wished to disturb MIR. Strothcr's private
papers 10 search for the missing portion. Nc
blame attaches to any official of The association.
but only to the great scythe- bearer who sparetb
none. The following note appended to the pub,
lished report in the December uuuIber of the
Educational Journal shows that the editors
then thought they had the whole report.
''NoTE-I'he editors regret that space forbids
their publishing this whole repor, at once: and
still more that they have no ncaus Of printing
the beautiful maps by whchit was am ply Illus.
trated, ut great cost OF care aud labor Yours
respectfully, THOS WILLIAMSON.
LEEsBURG, VA, July l6, 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The Washington correspondent Of the Bulti-
more Sun says Several prominent repub-
licaus who have been to Long Branch to confer
with the President on the political situation,
and 10 suggest features for the campaign, have
arrived in Washington, where they have quiet
" expressed their surprise, not only at the in
difference with which Gen. Grant treated their
visits but the want of interest which he felt
in the result of the fall elections He did not
seem to care to be bothered with politics, for
he regarded the contest as altogether one-Sided
and had no doubt Of his reelection. He
placed great faith on the democratic votes he
expected to receive, and believed they would
fully equal the republican strength which
would be cast for Greeley. Those who went to
advise the President that close, bitter contest
was at hand, found him so strong in his own
convictions that they remained silent. One OF
them expresses the opinion that he will get
pretty we'll scared before October rolls around
and be glad enough then to listen to some Of
the politicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The Maine luubcrmcn predict that five years
hence at the present rate of destruction, the
forests of that State viii be wholly cleared OF
timber. The lumber crop this year Is estimated
at 700, 900, 600 feet. Of this amount the Pen
obscot lumbcrmen obtained 22j,0WOo and
the keunebec men over l00,0QO,oQO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The Conservative ratification mass meeting
at Raleigh, n. G., was largely attended,
Speeches were made iy ex-senator Doohttle,
Senator Upton, Gov Walker, of Virginia, ex-
Senator Miller, of Georgia, Colonel }. J. Davis,
Judge Fowle. Colonel MaStcn and others.
Much enthusiasm was manifested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

A large number Of visitors were al the tx
ecutivc Mansion yesterday expecting to sec the
President. who it was thought had returned to
Washington, but they were Disappointed. lie
is expected some time this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

REuAEkS--W Wheat is in light receipt, AMI tn"
market, particularly Tor til" better grai",, i Nc
tive offerings Of l,U bushels whit" and - "t
rcd, with sales 81 the former at - ami l.5 for
chnc,. Samples and Of the latter at - for sam"
quality. No offerings Of Corn IN Chang" TIN.
morning Rye and Oats dull. Pcln" But
TER is in request Egg ar. unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

A fatal shooting atf'ray took place at Green
Spring. near Georgetown, D, c., on Monday
night. in which Samuel G. Cunniugha died
from the effects of wound from pistol ball
discharged by the hands Of Police Officer
Charles II. O'Brien The men quarrcled
about their wives
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

A Georgia editor refuses to support Greeley,
on the ground that it is as much as he can do
tosupport himself. As soon, he says as he can
10y hard work. and patient industry. secure a
living for his family, he will go into the bust
ness of helping along other people But, then,
he ought to- remember, that if Mr.. Greeley
. should be elected. everybody would have bet
ter prospect for future prosperity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17
T.y.EIL COMMERCE..
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ARRIVALS.
Boats 4 II Wallis j Dayton e Williamson,
Gu!dtinch an! Z II Falic |" y ncric,n Cua Go;
boats W II Ash. G " Adams and Amerlcsn
Boy. t. New Central Con Go; boat Re- rr; t:n-
met, t" Hampshire y Baltimore Coal c..
DEPARTURES
Boat. II 3 Cromwell, \ Lowe. Grason X
Fannie. Thro Embrcv, Plovrr j } Swift, J r.
Silver, K H Ca>tlclnan, b Stewart, \ Ii WALL,
and G. Blackburn for Cum erland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

1t having been suggested that the District
Convention for nominating a candidate for Con
gress from this district, be held on the 18th of
September instead of the 18th of August, the
Conservative superintendent Of this city, at
their meeting last night, unanimously recon-
mcnded that the 18th of August be the day,
and this city the place for holding the Conveu-
ton, as agreed upon at the Richmond Conven
ton. The consulting members of the State
Executive Committee, Messrs Conrad, Smith
and Thomas are empowered BY the plan of or
ganization to specify the time aud place, and
they will make the announcement when. the
day shall have been determined upon by them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The population of Paris has considerably de
creased since 1856 All the other large cities
in Europe have increased Paris has gone
through enough, Que would think, to almost
T. ,j.,IoI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The overcrowding Of the Atlantic steamers
is complained Of and it is said that these yes
sells are not supplied with sufficient number of
boats to be used il case Of accident or disaster.
This isa matter which should be attended to
ut once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, JULY l., 1872.
The Elizabeth (N j. Journal publishes

The Elizabeth e.. j. Journal publishes
letter from Mr.: John P Stockton, Y. ). Sen
ator from that State, in which he says
"Since the high court of the party has spoken,
there can be no difference of opinion among
Democrats Party usage, as we'll as the higher
considerations Of patriotism, will unite the
Democrats of New Jersey as one man on their
nominee and doubt not that New. Jersey
will cast her vote in the electoral college tor
Horace Greeley Until his nomination by the
Convention it was my plain duty to oppose him
and vote for Democrat-now it is my duty to
the imperillcd liberty of my country; to the
Constitution which | am bound to protect
against It's yiolators; to individual liberty,
which has been destroyed By forced construc-
tions of the amendments to the Constitution
TO the great fundamental doctrine of local self
governments, violated in all the States to the
freedom Of elections; to the supremacy of the
civil over the military power; TO the cause OF
reform against the universal corruption sur
rounding the present Administration use
ali honorable means in my power to defeat the
reelection Of General Grant By securing the
election Of Horace Greeley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

Senator: Schurz has arrived at St. Louis, and
viii probably commence the Greeley campaign
in Missouri, by speech next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

A letter from Old Point Comfort says THE
vegetable season is now at its height, aud i'm
mcnse quantities Of vegetables and fruits are
being daily shipped to the Baltimore markets
BY the bay boats. Potatoes are such drug
in this section of the country that the gardeners
cannot afford to ship them away, the freight
and expense Of shipment amounting to more
than the potatoes will bring, and great many
Of them are turning them under to enrich the
soil. Waternelons, cautcleups and peaches
are beginning to become abundant in the Nor
folk market, and they too will soon become a
drug, as all the fruit crops are very promising
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, P"-t"tIicc,
July Il; ISL
Persons calling for letters will say they are al-
vcrii>rd and give the date Of the list.
II not called for within thirty days ,h"y will l..
sent t. the dead letter "rc in W:t,hingtpn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17
lCUMMCN iCATED.

lCUMMCNlCATEU.
was very dad TO see 10 yesterday ; Gazette
that ''Iir.inian' il at work on the Park. 1t
there is one thug needl'ui iu our city, it is a
place where people can 90 after work hours, and
on holidays TOR recreation without cost Besides
il will be one of the greatest additions that
could be made to the city. Let all who can,
aid in the good work. LABoRER.
Ialmaseda has left Cuba apparently to the
satisfaction Of almost everybody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

The Petersburg lndex unites with the
ii Richmond Wing in Directing to the late action
Of nine members of the Conservative State
1. Central Committee, resident 10 Richmond in
changing the plan Of organization. The COM
.mittee is charged with assuming power to
whichitis not entitled, without the concurrence
of the members resident in other parts Of the
State twcnty-seven 10 number
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

thirty days. th".y will be-
Office. in Wa, hinytpn.
L"ni-". Fanry
Ice. DnlIust
Leigh. jr, Alfred
McDcrmo;I. Tb">
Maccn. " III
Minds. Su-an
Moore, Scnc!,r
Murcy, Mary
M."han, May
Montgomery. john Il
Miller. Elizabeth
Nc l'c"Iy. Bernard
Napier, Alfred
Phillips, Virginia
Payne, Jane
Poland. Cap; Gro "
Payne, Elizabeth
!aigctt, Ann
Pitcher, Ag.c
Russ, r.
Roach, john )
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

CHEERING SmIlr.-Itis cheering sight that
meets the eye along the Virginia Il Tennessee
railroad. The great waving fields Of tall,
luxurant corn are beautiful to behold. They
look green and fresh and strong, as though they
were safe from all harm They speak of a
coming harvest Of plenty and abundance We
have never seen tuer corn at this season of the
year than We saw the other day in Roanoke and
Montgomery counties. 1t is so, We learn, al
along the road. \ gentleman who came through
East Tennessee Saturday informed us that he
had never seen anything like the corn. 1t Wa:
perfectly splendid and foreshadowed most
unprecedented yield.
The tobacco, We observed, too is looking
remarkably well aud in an unusual state Of
forwardneSS. The wheat in the counties named
has threshed out even better than was expected
and a Roanoke farmer informed US that they
bad not had such crop since 1851.
These are ali very cheering facts, and speak
volumes for the untirlug energy and the return
ing prosperity of our people. We believe thai
better times are DOW ahead for them. 'T'OIt
Virginia never tire !n-LmchbWy Iuynutul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

Mr.. JAS. 3. SENER, the Radical candidate
for Congress from the Frederick burg diserics,
publishes card in his paper tthe 10th instant,
in which he condemns the remarks uttered by
Malord, in therecent convention in reference to
Gen. Lee, and says.
That l entertained for General Lee while
living the highest regard, and DOW that he is
dead, | cherish his memory and revere his
virtues. If this card is to Interfere with my
candidacy am ready at once to reiuquish' the
nomination.
With all due respect to Mr.. Sener, who is
native and to the manor born, We regret that
this pertidiouS and blasphe wretch, Malorl
was permitted to make the nomination. Ku
gina Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-17

tate, twcnty-seven in number.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-08-02

SECRETARY BOUTWELL,, the imme.
date spokesman of GRANTS admin
iSiration, spoke no idle words when
IN one of his North Carolina speeches
he denounced GREELEy's desire FOL
The two great sectionsto shake hands
across the bloody chasm produced
by the war;" While he was speak
ing, GRANT was purchasing with
S75, 100000 of the peoples monev
documents from some mercenary
miscreant, which he believes will in
flame the Northern mind against all
efforts at reconciliatio These " Con-
iederate Archives were offered to the
government for sale time and again,
but they were as often refused, be-
cause of their utter worthlessness
but when they were offered as con-
tanning some very important cam
paign material, in the midst of an
exciting canvass, they were bought
with the peoples money. This mean,
and contemplate act however, is SO
much in keeping with all the acts OF
GRANTS administration, that it ex-
cites but little comment. No sooner
are the alleged Confederate papers in
the hands of the administration, than
those containing political value are
published all over the country as
campaign documents. The forged
letter of Hon. JACOB THOMPSON is
the first given, as it is best calcula-
ted to prevent the clasping of "hands
across the bloody chasm of the war
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-08-02

WE publish with pleasu &c, to-day.
a card from Major L. G. DUNNING-
TON, explaining his conduct at the
Baltimore Convention. Our article
of July 18th had general reference to
those who wished 10 make the Con-
vcniion inharmoniOus and of none
ell, ct. Mr.. GREELEY, with all his
abolition, coercion and reconstruc-
ton record, is swallowed by Mr..
DUNNINGToN. but he could not Ell
dorse the platform upon which he
stan d., which is much better than his
record.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-08-02

NEWSPAPERS and correspondents
are urging the nomination of Gen.
CHEATHAM for Congress for the State
at large, upon the ground that the
people owe him a debt of gratitude.
We are rather curious to know how
a debt of gratitude is due any man
for having been a Major General.
If the debt is enc because he was a
Confederate soldier, there are thous-
ands ofprivate soldiers Of his divis-
ion thatfought as well, suffered more
privations, were as faithful and pa
iriotic, and are as capable. The
p ltriotic services of Gen. CHEATHAM
and his gallant hand should be
always cherished with pride by
rennesseeans; but it is attempting to
d.shonor those services to desire
10 reward them by sending either
he General or any OF his division,
to Congress. Tho time has come
when men should be chosen to office
because of their fitness by reason OF
capacity and honesty The North,
The great victor in our recent titanic
struggle, is proposing to msgnani-
inously set us an example of patriot
ism by displacing their favorite mill
aiy leader from the highest Office
within their gift, because of his un-
dtness for the position. If we. Gre
ward" our soldiers, by giving them
'ffices which they are unfit to fill
now can We expect the North to do
ess? Let us send capable man to
TO Congress from the State at large.
II Gen. CHEATHAM is the most capa-
be and the most honest man pre-
sented before the nominating con-
ventiOn, nominate him; if not, nOmi-
nate another.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-08-02
The Election,

1t is believed that North Carolina
has gone Democratic.
Mcfarland is elected Supreme
Judge for the Eastern Division OF
Tennessee.
The Democratic ticket of Shelby
county is elected.
Returns indicate the election OF
Ferris, Democrat County Judge OF
Davidson, and Donaldson, Radical,
Sheriff.
We have received the official vote
from Williamson. Fifteen districts
foot up, for McLemore l,S06 ;
Hughes S5S; Jones 1877. Seven dis
tricts to be heard from. Mcfarland
carried the county. Districts to be
heard from will increase MeLemore's
majority. A telegram since the
above was in type, gives McLemore
100 majority. Marshall county not
h ard from, which will give McLe-
more majority, but not enough TO
secure his election.
The official vote Of Giles gives
Jones 2,2ll; Hughes LOB; Nc Le-
more 7S4, and two precints to hear
f ON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-08-02
CTATE OF TENNESSEE.
~ LEWIS COUNTY

II appearing to me upon complainancs bill,
whish is sworn to that Btheridge NJ Fish. the
defendant j. indebted to the complainant w m
Rarry in the sum Of seven hundred dollars by
note dateI July 2s. 1870. due at 80 q Us from
that date and interest. and that said defend
ant is a nonresident of Tennessee. and is the
owner ofa tract and parcel of land in fee sim
nle. situate in districts and 2. Lewis county,
tennessee. desert red and bounded rs follows :
on the east by the lands belonging 10 the he ira
Of Y. Tact, or the south by w G Napier and \
II Pore, on the west by J ) Robertson's heirs,
on the nor b by W II Flanagan and : III Smith )
lands: IL therefore ordered by me tina. pub
lieation be made FIR said defendant in the Co
lumbia herald. there being no paper published
in said county of Lewis, for four successive
weeks. the last of which shall be one week be-
fore the FIRST day of the October term, 1871 of
the Chaneery Court for said county of Lewis
10 be hell at the Court House in the town of
Newburg. on the 4th Monday in etober next,
requiring him to appear and plead, answer or
deinur 10 com plainant's bill or the same will
be taken for confessed and heard ex parte as
to him. w. ii. FLANAGAN, q * NJ.
Aug ID. 1872.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-08-02
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In ChanceYy at Columbia. Samuel f
WitheTspoOn Us Rowland Hull. IL appear
ing to me from compliments bill, sworn 10
that Isaac and Adaline Mcf.ary, the defen-
dants In this cause are non-residents OF the
state ofTennessee, 50 that the ordinary pro-
cess OF law cannot be served upon them, ii
is therefore ordered by me that publication
be made for four successive weeks in the Co
lumbia Herald, newspaper published in
Columbia, the last of which shall be at least
one week before the nextsitting of the Chan
ceTy Court to be held at the Court House in
Columbia, Many county, Tennessee, on the
first Monday I'm November next, requiring
Larry then and there TO appear and plead,
answer or demur to compliments bill or the
same will be taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing, ex parte. IA -.
Aug. 2, ~. ID. b. COOPER, G. & NJ.