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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

A letter from Washington, in the Baltimore
Sum- says: "a number of prominent persons
whose property in Washington was confscated
and sold on account of their adhesion to the
Southern Confedcracy, but whose disabilities
arc removed by the recent amnesty bill, had Or
dcrs in their favor passed by Judge Hum
phreys, holding the special term Of the court
to-day. These orders directed the assistant
treasurer OF the U. S. to pay to the claimants,
or their representatives, various sums, ranging
from $500 upwards, being the residue of the
amount derived from the sale Of their pro-
perty. Among these parties are j. N. Mafitt,
(of the Shenandoah g. 2. Scarburg, (late Of
the Court of Claims,) f. A. Pollard, e. w. G.
Huntington, (late chief Of Capitol police, Rat
cliffe, (late president of the Jackson Demo
cratic Association DR.. A. Y. P. Garnett, G.
Ashford and Henry II. Lewis. Previous to
receiving these orders each of the applicants is
required to file bond of indemnity to secure
the United States from other claimants for the
same funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

Campaign cockadcs have already appeared
in New York city, and the fancy stores on
Broadway and Sixth avenue realize that Gree
ley rosettes are quite a saleable article. Enthu-
siastic ladies' find these pretty ornaments OF
white satin ribbon especially becoming, and
before the autumn thousands will have been
ILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

Among the recent acts Of Congress was Que
appropriating SIS, 900 for the purpose Of insti-
tutipg an experiment in ''the new system of
transportation by means of hollow spheres carry
ing their loads inside and moving in pneumatic
tubes. Mr.. Albert Brisbane, the well-known
Fourierite leader is the author of this scheme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

A Centennial Celebration took place on the
18th instant, near Martinsburg, West Virginia,
in honor of the organization Of Berkeley county.
Ten thousand persons participated in the cere-
monies. The religious exercises we're conduct
ed by Rev. John Poisal, and appropriate ad-
dresses were delivered by G. j. Faulkner and
others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19
C.a.N.dL CLt.U.uERCE.
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ARRIVALS.
Boat NJ S Fernsner to Hamp s. BALTIC Coal
Co; boats Ida q Harry, F A Mertns, L Hart
ley, E Rizer, Thos Hassett and c A Madore to
New Central Coal Co; boats Harvey Fisk, Jas
Vandervoort and w } Boothe, jr., to American
Coal CO.. boat II S Miller, to Maryland Coal
Company
DEPARTURES.
Boats J Norman. Jos Noble B William
son, } II Garrish p L Lemen, g Clifton, DR. +
DeLacey Ida s. Harry, F A Mertens and l.
Hartley for Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

In an interview with some of those engaged
on what are called the Labor Movements
in New York, Gov. Hoffman declined to ha-
rangue them, as he ntimated that anything he
might say would in all probability, be misn.
terprcted and then cautioned them to see
that nothing was done to break the peace of the
community and excite the hostility Of law-abid-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

of Maine, formerly U. S. Senator, was very
irrascible man. OF strong prcudices, and that
one of his peculiar Lislikes was Senator Sum-
ner. to whom, it is stated, he had an especial
antipathy. The reported scene in a court
house in Maine, when he had CONTROVERSY
with his reputed father, we can hardly credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19
NEWS OF THaE DAY.
10 show the vsay age and 5oN ofhe 1fn.'

The u. S. District Court, Judge GILES pre-
siding, in Baltimore, decided Yesterday that re-
spectacle colorcd persons who pay or offer to
pay full fare on the steamboats,, cannot be
elected from the cabin in which other passen-
gers are carried Josephine Carr, colured
teacher, was put out of the cabin of the steaul-
er Chester while going to her home 10 Crump-
ton She filed libel against the steamer set
ting forth all the facts in her petition. Judge
Giles awarded her S25 damages.
The steamship Great Republic arrived at
San Francisco yesterday, from Japan, and
among her passengers was Gov. Ito, who re-
turns to the u. S. delegated with Important in
structions The intention of the American
Government to demaud the throwing open to
foreigners the tea districts around Suruago
meets with favor from all parties, and the visit
of the American Charge to the district has re-
suited most satisfactorily.
There are fears that large portion of Texas
is to be the scene Of pillage aud murder in a
very short time, there being no less than ten
thousand (?) Indians on the war path, and who
assert that they intend visiting Huntsville for
the purpose of releasing two notorious chiefs.
So firmly impressed are the settlers that an In
dian war is imminent that they are abandoning
their homes aud seeking safety in less exposed
localities.
There were no new developments at police
headquarters in New York, yesterday, in rela-
ton to prevalent strikes. The entire police
force is on duty, ready for an emergency. n
large force is stationed at the metropolitan
Company's Gas Works, protecting the new
,r,,,,x ~, p,r-,,o, nnront', cpror rnHnnr,
also protected by strong force in anticipation
Of an attack.
It is said that neither of the contcnding po-
liical parties of the State of Louisiana, will un-
dcrtake to nominate to the President man to
succeed Col. Casey. collector of the port OF
New Orleans, and, therefore, Casey stays in.
COL Pitcher is to succeed COL Lee in charge
Of the Soldiers Home, near Washington. Col.
Lee is soon to leave for trip to Europe. The
command at the Soldiers Home is regarded as
about the "Soltest place in the army.
A telegram from Rome says that the Pope
has sent an important circular concerning the
present condition of the Holy See, to represen-
tatives of foreign powers, which will soon be
made public.
Surgeon General Poltz, chief of the bureau
of medicine and surgery of the Navy Depart
ment, was yesterday retired, aud Surgeon
Palmer relieves him of his duties.
Small pox has broken out at Dickinson Col
lege, at Carlisle, Ia. Many Of the students are
leaving for home There are several other
cases in town.
The Legislature of New Hampshire, ycster-
day elected Bainbrdge WadIeigh u S. Sena-
tor. to succeed Mr. Patterson, as had been pre-
viously arranged in caucus.
Vice President Colfax arrived at his home,
South Bend, Indiana, yesterday, and was re-
ccived with great joy by the residents Of that
place.
The Orangcmen in New York are getting
ready for their annual parade on the 18th OF
July
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

The President, according to the letter writer's
from Washington is very hopeful as TO his
prospects for election, of course, he is ! He,
also, hopes that the Radical dissensous in
Pennsylvania will yet be healed. Of course, he
5oac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

The Coliseum at Boston had a still better
audience yesterday afternoon than on Monday,
and immense enthusiasm appears to have
attended the performances at the Jubilee. "
It is said that there is no doubt about the en-
tire success of the enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

1t is generally admitted that, under existing
circumstances Greeley is the only mao who
has chance Of beating Grant at the ensuing
Presidential election Those, therefore, who
wish Grant defeated should not hesitate to go
for (Irceev
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

We have received the advanced sheets Of
the July number of the Lilly of the Valley
Magazine, an excellent literary periodical, pub
hshed at Harrisonburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

On and after the first of July next, persons
who sell or offer for sale tobacco, snuff or cigars,
except manufacturers, will be required to pay a
special tax of five dollars per annum, without
regard to the amount of annual sales. The ex-
emption of persons whose annual sales do not
exceed one hundred dollars is repealed by the
new law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

Attorney General Williams, who has for the
past two or three months been in Oregon, Cal
ifornia, and other places in the far W est, is ex-
pccted to return to Washington to-day. He,
with other members of the cabinet and their
families, will attend the Boston Jubilee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

The President is expected to return tc
Long Branch" to-day, and to ''leave there fol
Boston on Friday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk to A
Reed.
Bark Harriet Hu:sey, New York, paving
material for Wash ngton. After discharging her
cargo she will load here with coal.
Schr Nellie II. Benedict, New Haven, 10
American Coal Go.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, by B
Wheat.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by + A
Reed.
Steamer Commerce, Georgetown by } Ii d
Smoot.
Schr 6 B Mcfarland, Mcfarland, Boston,
by j P Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Williamine, Scott; Chas + Hayer, Po-
land, and John F Krantz, Pitcher, hence at
Boston 18th.
Schr VIM Allen, Grant, for this port, cleared
at New York 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

COUNSEL Fee TrumbIe administrator
ofW. W. Wilkins, obtained a judgment in the
Circuit court of the city of Richmond on the
25th day Of November, 1871, against James A.
Seddon for S35, 4S3 80, with interest on $27,-
493.O 5 from 25th November, 1871, till paid.
The defendant made an arrangement with the
plaintiff to pay the judgment in instalments of
$4,000 every six months On the 25'h of
June the defendant is to make payment of
one nstalment on said Judgment; and the coun-
sci who obtained the judgment filed petition
claiming lien on said judgment for amount of
fee, $4,000. The court decided that the coun-
sci had lien for their fee, and a jury was en-
paneled to ascertain the proper amount. The
jury on yesterday rendered verdict fixing it
at 81, 800 Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

RENARKs.-The market for Wheat is more
active, and choice samples taken readily at
quotations; offerings light, with sales of 95 bush
els at 100 for fair, 10 for good, and 200 for
choice. Corn is quiet and steady; offerings of
334 bushels white, $50 Of mixed and $50 of yell
low, with sales of white at 81. Rye and Oats
are nominal. Other articles are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Ten Indian chiefs are
expected in this city on Saturday next Among
them are four Apaches two Apache Mnhaves,
two Pnos and one Papago These Indians are
wild, having never been away from their hunt
lug grounds before.
The old smallpox hospital will be burned
down to-day, the new one having been compile
ted and the patients removed thereto.
Waltham Lewis, well-known ID East Wash.
ngton, and announced some time since as i'll of
the smallpox, died of that disease yesterday
Frances Norman, colored, in Georgetown,
charged with choking to death the little child
coroner jury having found that she was crim-
nay responsible for the chd's death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19
TNRESS GOODS.

Japanese Poplins, Grenadines, Lawns, Lisle
Thread Plaids, Seersucker Ginghams, Percales
&C., from to-day will be sold at greatly re-
duced prices invite all to call
ie 10 VIM. N. BERKELEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

A paragraph going the rounds of the news
papers says that the late VIM. Pitt Fessenden,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

MOURNING GOODS.
Vn JUST RE- EIVED.
We beg to mention the following:
Bombazine Tamese,
SO Muuselaine, Mercno Cashmere,
Grenadine, and one piece very superior 8 4
Shawl Grenadine.
A lull line of CORTLAND s Co.'s Crepe Wells,
long and short; Love Wells, sc.
We can offer attractions in Crepe Wells.
je l9 j. M. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

NORFOLK MARKETS. There was the usua
variety in the vegetable market Saturday,
although everything seemed to be in rather
small quantities. The following we're the prices
of the leading articles: Apples cts per quart
eggs IS cts. per dozen, spring chickens 40 to &C
cts. pair, strawberries 20 cts. a quart. rasp'
berries 20 cts, gooseberries 20 cts, whorte-
berries Is cts, currants 20 Cts, honey l6 cts a
pound, new Irish potatoes do cts peck, sweet
potatoes IS cts. peck, oranges 40 to Is cts. a
dozen, cherries 10 cts. quart, cabbages 10 cts.
head, onions 10 cts. a bunch, radishes 10 cts.
bunch, beets 10 cts. a bunch, cucumters 4O
cts dozen, cymblns 40 cts. dozen, peanuts
10 cts. quart peas 20 cts a peck, snaps 25
cts peck. In the meat market there was
some excellent veal and lamb The following
we're the prices of the leading article: Fresh
beef, lamb, mutton, veal, ham, l6S cts. per
pound, corned beef 10 to l6 cts. per pound,
dried beef IS to 30 cts per pound, shoulders
~ cts. per pound, middliDg 10 to - cts a
pound. -NoJoH Vnyiuian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19
PATTERNS FOR EVERYBODY.
We ha e this day received a full line

we Ia e tH1s uAy received tuII line OF
Nine. DEMURESTS PATTERNS,
and as we have accepted the agency for this city
for them, we will at all times have on hand q
complete assortment of the various styles and
sizes. Catalogues sent on application. Any
Pattern will be sent by mail on receipt of price,
postage paid. Subscriptions received for Nine.
Demorasts Monthly Magazine. Yearly $500,
with beautiful Chrome as premium t. each
subscriber.
je 10 WILMER & SLA AkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER CO.
U

OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER co.
~ May 18th, 1872
The unprecedented early commencement of
general and severe drought has excited the ap-
prehension of short supply of water, and calls
for preventive measures on the part of its Off
GERS to provide against all unnecessary waste by
consumers.
1t is the earnest request Of the President and
Directors to heads of families that no unneces-
sary waste shall be permitted and that servants
and children shall shut off hydrants as soon as
possible when used.
Especial attention is called to the use of wash
pans and bath tubs, both fruit u sources ofwaste
The rules and regulations of the Company
under its charter, provide fines and penalties for
any and all unnecessary aoaste, and it becomes
the imperative duty of the officers, especially
under the condition of scant supply, to enforce
these wholesome regulations upon all offenders
A deficiency of this Indispensable article to
housekeepers induces US to hope that we shall
be sustained in our efforts to prevent all '0aste
while furnishing all parties with a necessary
supply for domestic purposes
nv l3-w2m T. II. MILLER, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

CONSOLIDATED RAILROAD LINE-We learn
from the Knoxville Press & Herald that one of
the results of recent conferences among railroad
magnates, has been consolidation Of the gene
raj freight and passenger management of the
line of road from Bristol to New Orleans. The
line comprises the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Road, the Memphis and Charles
ton, to Grand Junction; Mississippi Central,
from Grand Junction to Canton; the New Or
leans and Great Northern, from Canton to New
Orleans This new arrangement, we under
stand, will go into operation early in July, under
the control of the Southern Railway Security
Company.
Capt 10. Jaques, Vice President and Super
intendent of the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Road, is to be the General Supernten-
dent of the consolidated line from Bristol 10
New Orleans, becoming ct once, the Manager
of the longest and most important line of travel
aud transportation in the Southern States =
LmchJMy Tugisian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19
VIRGINIA NEWS

The Petersburg Index says ''The untime-
ly death of Mr.. Alexander N. Bratton on Sun
day, on board the train between this city and
| Richmond, was attended with circumstances
very sad in their nature Having employment
| in Richmond. he took advantage OF the day
| Sunday, to visit his relatives here On 60
| ing back to Richmond, he took his position on
top Of one of the coaches. and was instantly
killed by coming into collision with the wagon
bridge at Ellerslie.
Yesterday, in Petersburg, the dead body of
| Mr.. Robert Pennman, an old and respected
citizen, Scotchman, was found on the edge
Of the Appomattox river, and near the South
side railroad The general impression is that
deceased came to his death by his own hand,
but the verdict of the coroner jury was, that
Deceased came to his death from cause to US
unknown"
Judge L. D. Isbell. Of Appomattox, has re-
signed, and on Saturday Governor Walker APP
pointed Judge Watkins, of Prince Edward, to
hold courts in Appomattox until the vacancy
be filled by the appointment Of successor of
Judge Isbell.
| A colored woman residing in Franklin coun-
ty, about miles from Big Lick, few days
since took an axe and deliberately chopped off
the head of her child, aged about Is months.
The fend was arrested and committed to
Franklin Jail, to await trial.
| All the meetings in the different counties,
except two-Franklin and Northampton
which have been held to appoint delegates to
the State Convention Of the 9th, have de-
clared in favor of the Cincinnati ticket. The
two exceptions expressed no opinion.
At the Conservative meeting held in War
| renton, Fauquier county, last Saturday, Elk
Gov. VIM. Smith and A. D. Payne were elect
ed delegates to the State Convention at Rich
| mond.
Gen. Daniel Ruggles has returned from a
recent visit to Texas having secured the title
| to very large tract of land in that State
which he purchased before the late war.
An attempt at suicide was made a few days
since by an old lady. in Richmond, over 80
years of ago. She endeavored to drown her
self in the canal, but was prevented.
LIVE Stock SALEs.-The first stock sale,
says the Winchester Times, under the aus
pieces of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural
society at the Fair Grounds, on Thursday last,
was not as successful as was anticipated. There
was plenty Of stock, horses, cows CATTLE and
few sheep, but buyers were scarce. 1t was ex.
pected there would be purchasers from the ci-
lies on the ground but none appeared.
The Committee having these stock sales in
charge will persist in their determination to
test the experiment thoroughly, satisfied that
it is practicable, and if once fairly inaugurated
will prove one of the most paying projects
ever organized in the Valley
We learn from the Staunton Virginian that
the sales Of the Stauntou live stock market,
held on the 29th of May, were the most filter
ing that have taken place since its organzl-
ton. 1t says: Every hoof was disposed Of
at fair rates for cash, and as much more stock
could have been sold had it been there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

New YORK Cry. New York Times,
in its issue yesterday shows the public what a
charming place the great metropolis must be to
live in. 1t is doubtful whether any other city
in the world could present such record Of one
day crime as the following:
Sunday, in this CITY, still maintains its bad
pre-eminence as day of drunkenness and of
the crimes and offences that come from drunk
enness. The list for yesterday is terribly long,
and includes every variety Of stand up and
knock down fight, shooting, stabbing, wite-beat-
ing, and street rowdyism Most of these crimes
are attributable to the ooseness OF the Excise
law and the negligent way in which it is en-
forced. The streets of New York on Sunday
night are III condition alarming to peaceful
citizens, and disgraceful to the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-19

The Orangemen in New York are getting
ready for their annual parade on the 18th OF
July.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-08


On the night Of Tuesday, October ~ party
OF msn belonging to Clayton'a circus then per
forming At Port Royal, Va entered the grooeTy
store Of Mr.. Isaac Morton, PostnaatsT - We
above place, and demanded somsthlnE TO eat.
MI. Morton Informed the party that he dla not
soF6sS the street The party then began TO
abuse Mr.. Morton, who Advised them TO desist,
but 70 no purpose, and one Of the party drew q
revolver and hred two shots ct MIR. Morton,
which struck and killed him instantly. The
party then returned TO the circus, which was
about leaving the town, and quietly LETT with
them,
Deputy Marshal TIcEsy, hearing Of the muir.
der, started next morning 10 pursuit Of The
burg, and Immediately made known hiI busl.
mess, with description OF tho man, 70 the pro-
pristor Of the circus, who stated TO the marShAl
that the mans name was Delse Slack, and that
he had len the company isN miles before
Ing tho murderer we're sent TO tho different
chiefs Of police with tho request that lheg keep
a lookout for him. Nothing was heard OF Slack
until yesterday morning., when man came 20
Who Informed the barber that he had no money,
az he vas lust from Virginia, where he had
struck 4 man, and WaS obliged 10 Zoe,
lie then left the Establishment and wandered
e part. unEnoy "a Last plsht : man snsSrsd
near Four-And a-hah street, whore crowd vas
seated, among the number = nephew OF tho muir.
dsfed man, and the stranger began EiVlnE bis
experience while travelling with = circus 10 Viz.
Rinla, and upon . close scrutiny Il was found
that the man answered the description given Of
Slack, and Information was Immediately dis
patched to police headquarters, when DstsctiVes
MeRliresh ADD OOOmo5 made their appearance
and arrested the man, much 10 his surprise, and
carried him to headquarters, where, upon exam
ination, It was found that he was not the man
they were amer, aud be was released.