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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

UNIVERSITY OF VlRGINIA.-AGHl-
" CULTURAL DEPARTMENT. |. School Of
Chemistry and Analytical and Agricultural
Chemistry. Prot. John w. Maet Phi. d., NJ.
u. Assistant, Frank p Huntington, b. Sc, &.
l. VI. =. Subjects General Chemis try Chcmis-
try of Agriculture Production and preservation
Of food Brewing and Dstllling; manufacture 81
Sugar, Wi G and Vinegar, curing of Meat, NJ
&c Analysis of soils. the cncc Of Mannrr.,
&c &c. This School is provided with magnI-
fcent Laboratory for students and museum 81
Industrial Chemistry.
II. School of Practical Agriculture and Nat
ural History. Prot. JOIN K. Page NJ. D.
Subjects General Botany, Botany OF Agricui-
ture, Zoology, Domestic Animals, Agriculture,
culture of wheat, Tobacco, Corn, Cotton, Sugar,
&c, Silk culture, Grape culture, Hu'nac Sugar
beet, culture of Fish Bee kcc ing Stock rearing,
Sheep husbandry, Forestry, Fruit trees Garden
ing, &c &c. There is Il fam for experiment
and illustration under the supervision OF Pro-
fessors Page and Ma,let.
Ill. Cass Of Agricultural Engineering. pToi.
Folke, C. T.. VIM. NJ. Thornton. Suhj"cts.,-
Surveying and Lcveling, Construction .! Roads
Drainage and Irrigation Building Materials.
Framing, Masonry, Foundations, FIGURING.
Roofing, Farm Bridges Rural rca'tcc;ur@'
Agricultural Implements and Machines, Draw
ing and Design, Sc. &c na coo,oor p-.,,
Francis H. Smt,. A. VI. Subjects. --GeherH:
Geology, Surface Geology of Virgins, Useful
Minerals and Stones, Coal, Marble, States, Sc.
&c. Formation of Soils, &c. &c.
There are two Agricultural Scholarships each
of $3.50 per annum, tenable for two years: open
on com pctitive examination to students III the
Agricultural Department.
Students of Agriculture may avail themselves
of the Schools of Mathematics, Physics, History
English Literature, Modern Languages, %'.
&c &c, on The same terms rs other students al
the University. For fuller information Apply
to CHAS S. VENhBLE; Chairlnan
oct l-2aw2w University Of Virgins.
TAR. LOOCkERMAN respectfully inform.
- his friends and the public that he finds II
impossible to attend rs heretofore to his Office ~
Alexandria, and most checriuily recommends
DR.. A. +. cox, who has bought his entire IN
So.s', - oct l-culu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

Quite a paper war is going on between the
directors of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
because Of the assertion by one Of them that
the subscription of the Pennsylvania Improve
ment Company is fraud. and that the Page
bonds should not be issued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01
The Indians.

ST. LOUIS. Sept 30, 1872. -Satanta, Chief
of The Kiowa Indians and Big Tree, another
notable chief of the same tribe who have been
temporarily released from the Texas State pri-
son, arrived here to-day in custody, and were
taken to the Everett House where other In
dams were stopping During the day all the
Indians assembled in the dining hall of the
hotel, when Satanic and Big Tree we're pre-
sented to them. The meeting of Satanic and
Big Tree was one Of the most affecting scenes
in the Indian history. The ordinary stoicism
of the Indians gave way entirely, and they
Rugged and kissed each other and cried like
children. Satanta made speech, in which
he said he felt like one risen from the dead.
He referred to talk he had had with Govern
or Davis, of Texas, who told him he must
work hard for peace, and influence his people.
If he did this he would be released He want
ed his people and all other Indians to be at
peace with the whites to let Texas alone and
not go on the warpath he wanted them all
to listen to what is said to them and take the
white mans road.
Lone Wolf, the present chief of the Kio was,
expressed great p leasure at seeing Satanic,
saying he had for long time tried to get his
people on the good road he would treasure
what the great chief at Washington may say
TO them and do all in his power to keep the In
dams peaceable. Milkyway, chief of the
Comanches, Big Mouth, an Araphoe, and
several others spoke in the same strain, all
protesting strong desire to be at peace with
the whites, and looking forward to their visit
to Washington as productive of much good to
ALL
Previous to the Council Satanic, in private
talk with Captain Alvord, COL Campbell and
Superintendent Hoge, denied he was at the
massacre Of Wilson's train that there was nc
evidence of his guilt produced at his trial, and
that he was condemned uniustly. 1t is not in
tended to ia Ike Satanta and Big Tree to Wash
ington, but they will probably be placed in tho
custody of the United States Marshal to-mor
row and held subject to orders from Washing
ton. There is strong desire on the part of
the Indians that Satanic should be pardoncd,
aud it is probable that if he is almost any de-
sired terms can be made with them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

CAPTURE OF a SHARK Last Thursday
week, while Mr. Jarvis and some others were
hauling seine near Windmill Point. not far
from the mouth of Ware river, shark ran
into the seine and became entangled. With
considerable difficulty rope was fastened to
its tail, and it was drawn partly into the boat.
Even then it fought tiercely. leaving the marks
of its teeth upon the boat and upon the oar.
After being killed it was carried ashore and
measured 1t was nine feet long and proper
tionateIy broad Gloncest.r W,ruM,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

| LOCDOUN ITEMS. - FROM the LCeSDurS ele
gram. "A thorough investigation proves that
the reported poisoning affair, in the lower part
of the county is, as yet, nothing but rumor
and that no legal investigation will be resortcd
to as the aggressive gu atty seems to constitute
very small part of the natural procllvltlcs OF
the people in that section.
That portion OF King street which lies be-
tween Writ and Market streets, in Leesburg, Is
being repaVed.
Matthew Harrison, esq.,, will address the
citizens of Lovettsvlle, October 10th, on the
political topics of the day.
DR.. A. r. Mott, last week, sold, as trustee
in deed of trust from Moralee, the store house
on King st., 10 Leesburg, Tor $2,Oll; ii. Z.
Sellman purchaser.
Quite a comnotion was created last Friday,
at the steam saw mill of Mcssrs. Norris L Sons,
near the depot, in Leesburg, by the plug of the
engine blowing out and tearing portion OF the
roof off.
During the month Of September thirteen
marriage licenses were issued from the office OF
the County Court-four white and nine colored.
Several very large focks of wild pigeons have
been seen recently in this nelghborhood.
The store room of Messrs. WiIdman & Cla-
gett, in Leesburg, has just undergone reht-
ting. 1t is much improved
We understand that the drought in the
neighborhood of Snickersville is so thorough
that there are only one or two wells from which
the people can obtain water for drinking pur-
poses; furthermore that one Of these has to be
| kept locked in order to prevent the applicants
from completely exhaustlng it. Mr. Douglas
Beatty, who owns a mill in that section, has de.
serted it and gone over the Ridge to rent
another where the supply Of water is more
| abundant.
The Loudoun Enterprise says The work
the last section of the extension OF the W. Il
0. r. r. to Purcellvilie was laid out, by En-
cineer Blythe, last week. Col. Mcclure is
RAPIDLY pushing the work forward. No acct
dent happening the grading will be flushed to
that point by the LIST Of November.
The Washington & Ohio r. r, forwarded
to the Agent at Hamilton, last week, bag OF
gold to pay the semi-annual Interests on Its
bonds.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. The dead body Of
Ann Montgomery was found in the woods
near B=nnings Bridge, on the Maryland side
of the Potomac, near Washington, last night.
Foul play is suspected. She had been missing
for several hours only.
Several robberies were perpetrated on Mon.
day night on the stores on tOur-and "a hall
street, Island, occupied by Jewish merchants.
Next Tuesday has been fixed for the trial OF
c.. H. O'Brien charged with the murder OF
Samuel Cunningham.
! Mr.. Riddle has entered suit against the pro-
prietors of the Arlington Hotel for refusing to
entertain j. NJ. Turner, colored man dam
ages are laid at $4,000.
The Southern Maryland railroad will, it is
announced, be finished in May next.
No more applications will be received tor va
cancies in the Treasury Department until the
large number who have already filed their ap;
pications have been examined by the clvl
! service board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

FAIRFAX County ITEMS. = From the Fair
House aud vicinity met at Fairfax Court House
on Saturday night the 2lst ult., for the pur-
pose of organizing Greeley and Brown club
Captain I. d. Richardson was called to the
chair, and NJ. H. Wells appointed secretary
pro tenn. The following permanent officers
were then chosen: Captain +. d. Richardson,
President. Amos Fox George W. Gaines, j.
w. Whitehead, Vice Presidents. r. r. Farr,
Treasurer The election of the executive com-
mittee was deferred until next meeting. Com
mittces were appointed to draft bylaws to
regulate the internal affairs of the club, and to
solicit contributions for purchasing a flag. The
regular meeting of the club will be held in the
Masonic Hall every Saturday night until the
Fall election.
Upon the same day there was Conservative
meeting held at Mr. Chas. A Arundcll's which
was presided over by Mr.. S. S. Stoue. Judge
Thomas, in conversational style, addressed
the meeting He urged the claims of Greeley
over those of the present incumbent in calm,
dispassonate and cogent manner There were
few "Strai ghtouts' present, one OF whom de-
cared himself in favor of Greeley and Brown.
After the adjournment OF this meeting, Mr..
Il. r. Farr proceeded to organize Greeley
aud Brown club, and quite number enrolled
themselves as active members. Ihos. t. Sc
lccman was elected as president of the club.
The spirit Of improvement continues to be
manifested by our citizens, many OF whom
have added to the beauty, comfort and convent
epce Of their premises during the summer. Mr..
Thomas Moore has had erected to his residence
very handsome verauda, the entire length of
the 'front.' which has added greatly to the APP
pearance Of the building. making it one of the
most attractive in town.
Mr.. W. W. Skinner is also engaged in Civ
ing his dwelling thorough repairing putting
on new roofing floors sc. The signs are,
that unlike many old Virginia towps, ours is
to keep step with the progress of the times.
We hope to see in short time that
spirit of progress and improvement may per
wade those having the public buildings 10
charge. The Court House needs painting and
some other repairs, also the Clerks office and
JAIL The latter is getting into dilapidated
condition, and needs looking after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

The STATE OF New YoRK-The State
Board of Assessment Of New York has just
flushed its labors, and has reported the aggre-
gate equalized valuation of the taxable proper.
ty in the State at $2.0SS, 627 AS; or, real
estate, l,64l, 379.4l0, and personal estate,
SAT- ,224S, 035 In New York city and county
the aggregate equalized valuation Of taxable
property amounts to 81 Oh, 253. 633, or very
nearly one-half OF that Of the entire State. In
New York the real estate is valued at 1874. 300,
No. and the personal estate at 1906, 81 .223.
In Kings county, comprising Brooklyn, the
aggregate valuation amounts to Sl95, lbs, "a
or, real estate, Sl75.l3S, 347, and personal
estate, sl9, 1876, Isl. Westchester county, near
New York. ranks next, the aggregate valuation
being $50, 81 ,694; or, real estate, $52, 2S2 POI,
aud personal estate, $780, S7. Erie county
has an aggregate valuation of $5l 300, 12l; or,
real estate, $40, 1896, and personal estate,
81, 35S, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01
From Washington.
The Washington correspondent Of th'

The Washington correspondent of the Batl-
more Sun teegraphs the following:
IF proposition already made by member
of the British Parliament is not carried out to
pay, as soon as Parliament convenes to the
United States the sum awarded at the Geneva
conference, the State Department will advise
Congress, through the President to anticipate
the award by direct appropriation out OF the
treasury lnasmuch as the money Is to be
paid by Great Britain, impcratlvcy, into the
treasury on or before the 18th of next Septeul-
Der, an appropriation by Congress is required
any way, to distribute the award, and there is,
therefore, no reason why the claimants should
not be paid at the earliest practicable moment.
The impression that has prevailed III souIc
quarters that DO money would be paid out until
the total amount of claims allowed against the
government by the American-Anglo claims
commission in session here was printed aud a
balance rendered, is quite erroneous The
treaty makes the claims under the Geneva
award entirely independent.
The political situation impending from the
October elections continues to absorb all else OF
interest here Quite number of republicans
and the administration evening paper here con
cede as probable the election of the democratic
candidate for Governor in Pennsylvania. Sen
ator Upton, who arrived here TO- day. feels that
there is no doubt of it, though MIR. Scott, one
of the Senators from Pennsylvania, who is also
here, comforts the administration by assurances
quite the reverse. From Indiana, reports
within the last few days seem to all be in favor
of the triumph of the liberal ticket. Every
oficehoder who returns TO Washington, how
ever, predicts Grant triumph in his State.
At an interview at the White House to-day
with the committee of the New England Col
ored Mems Convention the President express
ed his qualification that his efforts to secure
protection of life and property to all classes
throughout the country have been appreciated,
and thanked the committee for the klud man
ner in which they had alluded to his action i'll
regard to their race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-01

ANNUAL MEETING OF VIRGINIA Division,
ASSOCIATION A N. F.-The next annual meet
ing of the Virginia Division of the Army of
Northern Virginia will take place in Richmond
on the 3lst OF October, 1872. General John b.
Gordon, of Georgia, will address them on the
occasion Soldiers and sailors who participated
in the meeting held on Sd November, 1871, in
Richmond, are requested to send their names,
and those of the commands to which they be-
longed to Colonel Joseph Mayo, jr., secretary
Of the association at Richmond, for enrolment.
Others DESTROYS Of becoming members are
referred to article II of the constitution, as fol-
lows: Such persons only shall be eligible to
membership as shall have honoraby served IN
the Army of Northern Virginia, and all residents
Of Firg mia who have rendered honorable ser
vice under the Confederate flag, on land or sea,
may be elected auxiliary mem bcrs. y \ full
attendance is earnestly requested,
FITZIUGH LEE, President, &c.
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pOET or -7LEI.1.E'l,kf.3. OdT. l. 1872.
Sun rose. .......... $50 Moon riScs...... 4.i3
Sun sets ....,.. ...... O.42
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Schr Eva hence, at New London 18th ult.
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EXEMPT FROM WORKING ROADS.-Thc
Legislature, at its last session amended the
road law SO as to exempt the following people
from working on the roads: Ministers of the
Gospel. persons under sixteen. and over sixty
years Of age; persons who reside in town that
provides for its poor and keeps its streets in
order; and any person who has lost an arm or
lee, or is other wise disabled, to be exempted
on certificate of the County Court Of such dis
ability. Until this amendment was made there
was no provision for the relief of disabled per
sons 1t will be observed that those claiming
exemption on account of any disability, must
obtain certificate from the County Court
The Pittsburg (Pa) Chronicle, staunch ad-
ministration journal, inhamed by the lerkes
pardon, changes its front and denounces the
transaction in terse and incisve language. 1t
charges that ierkes has been pardoned on con-
dition that he make certain atfidavits affecting
the character Of one of the State candidates,
and declares it to be 1.-THE browning tranSgres-
election, the prison doors are thrown open. and
this man is permitted to walk out that he may
make afhdavits, supposed to help elect John +.
Hartranft Governor of Pennsylvania. 1t adds:
ut is an insult to the people of this State: and
one OF an astounding character. The peniten
tiary is pressed Into the canvass"
''WIY IS THIS THUS PA writer in the
Norfolk Firginian, who has recently visited
Pittsburg, says: Within about ten miles of the
city of Richmond are the coal fields Of Chcs
terfeld. connected by rail with that city The
price of coal per ton delivered in Richmond,
for the best is about 81 to families, aud proba
bly, 81 80 or IS to wholesale dealers. Now in
the city of Pittshurg the same quality Of coal is
brought seventeen miles by rail and delivered
to families at s. per ton whilst to toundrieS it
is delivered at four and ahat cents per bushcl>
all lump and free from ''>ack.'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-07
For the indicator,

W. HI. II. LYNN, ESQ.,. Dear Sir:
Allow me through the columns of the
Vindicator to call the attention of the Super
visors of the county, and the authorities Of
the city Of Staunton to the public roads of
the county.
You are allowed by law to tax the people
10 cents on every 100 dollars worth Of real
and personal property, for the purpose of
keeping up the present miserable highways,
and at the end Of 10 years with the present
system after having expended large amount
Of capital, the roads will be in no better con-
dition than they are at this moment.
The assessed value of the property Of the
city and county is about $lS, 900, SO
you perceive that 10 cents on the hundred
would produce S1S, 000-now suppose you
issue the bonds of the city and county, for
the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand,
this sum will be found ample to grade and
McAdamize one hundred miles Of road lead
ing to the limits of the county in every d.
rection, width of Is feet, and when COM
pleted will be found Of incalculable benefit
to all, enabling the farmers and Transfers
to do with horses the work which now
requires 4, and saving immensely in the
wear and tear of vehicles. The road tax
will greatly more than pay the interest up
on the debt, and create sinking fund for
the redemption Of the principal within
reasonable time.
Now, let us see if am right as to dis
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-07
For the Vim dictator.

At a meeting held at the Court House Of
Highland county on Saturday Nay, 25th,
1872, (Court day. John Bird Esq, was
called to the chair and j G. Matheny was
appointed Secretary.
Capt. J. W. Myers in his usual happy
and spirited manner explained the object of
the meeting as being called for the purpose
OF appointing delegates to represent this
county in the State Convention to assemble
liz the City Of Richmond on the 9th day of
June 1872
On motion committee of three gentle
men from each Township were selected to
make the nominations, who reported the
following named gentlemen, to wit:
Blue Grass Township, Paul Lightuer,
delegate and D. V. Ruckman alternate !;
Monterey Township, Capt John w Myers
delegate and W. W. Fleming, Esq, alter
nate Stonewall Township, Lewis NJ. Nc
Chung delegate and Col. R. Turk alternate;
and the following addition to said report
was offered by the committee and on motion
adopted. SHOULD neither delegate nor
alternate Of any township attend said Con-
veution, then any delegate as alternate rep
resenting either of the other townships g
authorized to act as alternate for tie town.
SHIPS having 20 representation in said Con-
Ventlon.'
Appropriate and able addresses were made
bp Col. h Turk and W. W. Fleming Esq.
And the following resolutions were read and
on motion, unanimously adopted
Resozyed GAS the opinion Of this meeting
that the nomination of third candidate for
the Presidency of the United States will be
measure inexpedent and unwise, believ-
ing that the people composing the Demo-
cratic party Of the country have the sagaci-
ty to decide which of the candidates now
before the American people will be most
likely to promote the interests and happi-
ness Of the whole people"
Resolved, That the minutes of this meet
ing be forwarded to the Stanton Vindica-
tor for publication with the request that the
newspapers Of the City of Staunton copy
JOHN BIRD, Chairman,
J. G. MATTHEW, Secretary
The junction between shafts No. l and 2
Of the Big Bend Tunnel, G. y y. K. Il.
was madesson the Slst ult., piercing the
mountain from circumfel ence to centre.
The Tunnel is 6,450 feet and the opening
through has been made under great difficult
ties in two years and two months, Capt. v.
R. johnson Jr., Contractor.
The Philadelphia Press comedies that
the Democratic nominees are certain to carry
that State, unless the Republicans retire
their Objectionable candidates" and it urges
them to DO 50 an9 bring forward "good
men,"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-07
Especial kilograms to the Vindicator.
Tie Philadelphia Convention,
RICHMOND, June 9th, 1872.

RICHMOND, June 9th, 1872.
Ex-Governor Claff1in of Massachusetts
called the Convention to order, and after a
brief speech Ex-Mayor Michaels of Phila-
delphia was elected temporary chairman.
Thomas Settle of North Carolina was
unanimously elected President of the Con
vention. Messrs Orr of South Carolina
and Henderson of Missouri were his only
contestants. Virginia is represented in
the list by Charles T. Malord as a Vice
President and John W. Wolff as one Of the
Secretaries
There is intense excitement over the Vice
President between the friends Of Colfax ano
Wilson.
The newspapers figure up 2S6 votes fol
Colfax and 347 for Wilson.
--latest.
Grant and Wilson nominated, Grant wa
nominated by reclamation for President ant
Wilson of Massachusetts, for Vice-Presi
dent, on the LIST ballot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-07

These together with the Valley and Par.
kersburg roads will give access to the coun.
ty seat from all directions, and think will
do more to build up the material prosperity
of our people than anything which has been
submitted to their consideration for many
years.
In this matter there should be combined
movement between the people Of the county
and city, for they are alike benefited
A moderate toll might be collected for
the purpose of keeping up these roads.
Respectfully submitted for the considera-
t;oa - Il, ,,~np!e By an advocate Of perma-
nently ~ = -. -