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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE aAzETTE.]
From New York.

New York, Aug. 24.-It is thought that
Gen. Slocum will be the candidate of the Demo
Gratis for Governor. ;,
The Tribune says that Controller Connolly
has not been further than fifty miles from New
York-most of the time in Winchester county
that he will turn States evidence; and that his
testimony will absolutely convict Tweed and
twenty other Ring officials whose names have
not, SO far, been published. He will first APP
pear to testify against the voucher thieves, I'M
der Attorney General Barlow instructions:
Thos. Ii. Dungee, aged 90, wealthy Sag
lsh- American, aud wholesale lace importer. at
tempted suicide four times yesterday. lie hrst
ran needle into his throat; then rushed to a
drug store, and, Selling a bottle marked
poison" swallowed the contents; then stab,
bed himself with pcn-knife; and, when seized
and rescued for the third time, he broke away
and plunged butcher knife into his breast
nAictiug Il wound which will probably prove
fatal Derium tremens was the cause
Both O'Baldwiu and Mace, the prizc.fg ht-
crs, claim the stakes put up for the fight,
which has Just failed to take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
Another Spanish Instruction.

MADRID, Aug. 24.-Fears are entertained
by the Government of another insurrection in
the provinces bordering on France, and prepa-
rations are being made to promptly repress any
disorder which may occur.
MADRID, Aug. 24-It is now known that
the Government has received information of
an organized plan for an insurrection in the
disaffected provinces in the North. The time
fixed by the revoutionlsts for their uprising is
the 2S,h lust. The French Government has
been Informed Of the plans of the consplrators
and requested to use precautions to prevent
them from receiving aid from France.
1t is believed the approaching elections for
the Cortcs will result in the choice of large
majority of members favorable to the Govern
ment. The indications at present are that not
more than one hundred Republicans will be
elected. The Carlists, as in previous elections
for the Cortes will abstain from voting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

PowuATAN IRON COMPANY Judge Well
ford of the Circuit Court of Henrlco, has grant
ed charter of Incorporation to the Powhatan
Iron Company, which has been, organized Tor
the manufacture of pig iron, and in connection
Herewith, mining and transportation by land
and sea- The capital stock of said company is
to be not less than fifty thousand nor more than
five hundred thousand dollars, to be divided
into shares of 500 each, the minimum to be
Increased to said maximum as the company may
think proper from time to time. The company
proposes to hold not exceeding one hundred
thousand acres of land in the State of Virgin
la. The principal office is to be kept aud Its
chief business to be transacted at the Powha-
an Furnace, in the county Of Henrico.
The following officers have been elected for
the first year: President, W. T. Bartlett,
Richmond, Va; Directors, j. e. Brown, Pro-
violence; Walter Cutting, Pitts6cld. Mass
Archer Anderson, Richmond, and Vim. I'll.
AspinwaIl, New York Richmond State Jour-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
Local BreyilieS.

A man walking up Queen street this morning
wrapped in blanket attracted the attention OF
those who had never experienced the sensations
of chill.
The cars on the 4. g. ". R. R. run off the
track on st. Asaph street between Cameron
and Queen streets, early this morning, and de-
layed the departure of the first train.
Thomas Murphy, an employee at the Mount
Vernon Cotton Factory, had his hand and arm
accidentally injured by the machinery there on
Thursday last
The hegira from the springs has commenced
and the trains from the southwest now come 10
daily crowded with persons returning from the
various summer resorts.
Among the indictments at the August term
of the Fairfax County Court, which adjourned
en- Wednesday last, was one against John
Griffin, for stealing horse from Mr.. Edmund
Hunt, of Cameron Mills.
Strother little son of Mr.. Joel Miller,
while fishing fell into the Queen street dock tn
morning, but kept ahoat by grasping fishing
rod held out to him by companion, Eddie
Brockett, until an unknown colored man came
to his relief.
Jefferson Circle, Brotherhood of the Union
removed their quarters last night from Muir
Hall to PhGuix Hall, corner of King and Roy
al streets The German Benevolent Associa
tios and the Martha Washington Home Com
munion, will also meet in Phruix Hall here
after
The Maryland ferry boat Virginia while. or
her way here this morning with a load OIL
market people and their teams got aground or
the fats opposite this land though tug
boat went to her assistance remained stuck tas
in the mud until the tide raised and foatec
her off.
Arrangements are being made for grand bul
fight to come off at West End at an early date
Two young and vigorous animals are to be pro
cured for the purpose, and are to be infurlatec
by the sight aud smell of blood from slaugh
ter house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
The Markets.

New York, Aug 24-Stocks dull. Gold
heavy at Is. Money firm at s. Va. SKIES 454;
new 50. Flour quiet aud steady. Wheat quiet
and firm. Corn steady.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 24.-Va. skies, DID, cou-
pons, 43; do. consolidated jl5; do. registered
Is bid. Cotton quiet but firm; low middlings
203a2l. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat
firm; choice white l75alS0; fair to prime do.
l60al7O; amber I70al75; red Western l45al55.
Corn dull; white Southern 65a67; yellow do.
nominal at 64a55; mixed Western COZ! Oats
steady; Southern 39a4l; mixed Western 39a4O.
Rye steady at 15aSO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

PERSONAL Tho Pennsylvania Annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Protestant Church,
convenes on next Wednesday, the 2Sth inst,
at Warberton, Bradford county, Pennsylvania.
The Rev. VIM. u. Herbert, of this city, is a
candidate for admission to membership in that
body, and leaves here, to attend the Conference,
on Monday morning next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
The West Virginia Election,

New YoRK, Aug. PA dispatch from
Mar,insburg, w. Va, last night, states that
enough is known of the election in the State to
show that the constitution has been defeated
by two to three thousand majority and that
Jacobs is elected by the same vote. The word
white as Il qualification for office, submitted for
a separate vote, has been almost unanimously
voted down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
PORT or .iLEX.H.N'IjKI AUG UST FL
Sun rose - 522 Moon rises. ......l0 Is
Sua sets,.. .... G.12
AKRIVED.
Georgeanna, Baltimore to Hooc j.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Gcorgcanna, Baltimore to Hooc q
Johnston.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to A
Reed. She reports fleet Of light coasters in the
river bound up. The tug Atlantic WAS off Pi-
ney Point on her return from Salisbury, with
er She had towcd a dredging machine, waiting
for Il tow. She passed by here this evening on
her way TO Georgetown with tow Of four three
masters.
SAILED.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Brodcrs
s. Go.
Schr Stoakley, Salisbury, Md, bricks,
by Z Francis.
Schr Charles Wooscy, New Haven, by T
Agnew.
Schr E Simmons, Providence by American
Coal Company.
MEMORANDA.
Schr David Faust, for this port, cleared at
Boston 23d inst.
Schr Hattie Baker, for this port, sailed from
Providence 2lst inst.
Schr Wave of Wye, for this port sailed from
Havre de Grace, 23d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug. A.-The mar
ket for Wheat is unchanged; offerings of Az
bushels white, and 2, l2O of red, with sales of the
former at 1856 for good and of the latter at III for
common, l4O, JAP, l45 lat, $50 and l55 for fair
to good Corn is inactive; offerings of l76 bush
els white, 462 of mixed and 81 of yellow, with
sales of white ut Il, mixed ut Is, and yellow at
70. Oats are in fair enquiry; offerings of IA
bushels with sales ut A.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

Y M c. A-The Association met in special
service last night in their room to address words
of farewell and encouragement to Mr. W. y.
Herbert on the eve Of his departure for his
new field of labor, President O'Neal in the
chair. After singing, the opening prayer was
made by Rev. DIR. j. l.. killgore. The Presi-
dent stated the object of the meeting as above,
and addressed his closing remarks to Mr.. Her
bert in affectionate and encouraging language
Mr. Herbert responded, speaking of his regret
at leaving the Association, and of the happy
moments spent in the reunion of the brethren,
and alluded to the part he had performed in
the work of the society during the ten years OF
his connection with it as an active member
The meeting was then opened for voluntary
speaking singing and prayer Messrs Whit
tlcsey and Ward led in prayer, commenting
the brother to the grace and guidance of our
Heavenly Father Messrs. Whittlesey, &. j..
Simpson, Patton, Grigg and Rev. DR.. killgore
delivered addresses Of affection and encomlum
to the brother The exercises were inter
Spcrsed with voluntary singing of hymns or
parts of hymns familiar to the Association, and
touching the object for which the meeting
was held The meeting then adjourned after
singing the hymn Say brothers will you meet
US, and ending one of the most blessed seasons
that the reporter ever witnessed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, August %, ! a. m.
Probabilities -Southeasterly to Southwestern
ly winds, cloudy weather and probably areas of
rain from Kentucky to the upper Lakes ex-
tending eastward over the lower Lake region
by or on Sunday morning. Partly cloudy
weather FROM Pennsylvania to New England
Increasing cloudlness and areas of rain from
northern Florida northcastward to Virginia
and probably to New Jersey. Clear and partly
cloudy weather from Tennessee to Louisiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
By Green Il Wise.

1Real Estate Agents and Auctioneersl
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE Landry virtue of decree of the
Circuit Court for Alexandria county, pronounced
at its November term 1871, in the suit of Chat
hams executors VS.. Tochman al, in chancery,
the undersigned, commissioners therein named,
will offer for sale, by public auction, at twelve
o'clock m, in front of the Mansion House, on
SATURDAY, the oath day of August, 1872, q
TRACT OF LAND, containing fifty acres, sit
uated in Alexandria county, Va, between AL
exandria city and Washington, D. g., being a
part of the SUMMER HILL estate, and de-
scribcd in the deeds of trust mentioned in sched-
ule a.
Terms: SO much as may be necessary to pay
the costs of suit and sale to be paid in cash the
residue in three equal annual insta ments AT one,
two and three years, respectively from the dizzy
of sale; the bonds of the purchaser, with salts
factory personal security, to be given for the
deferred instalments, and to bear interest from
date, and the title to be retained till they are al
paid The cash payments to be forfeited and
the land resold at purchasers risk on failure to
pay said bonds or any part Of them rs they may
Respectively fall due Stamps and conveyancng
at the cost of the purchaser.
G.. w. WATTLES,
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
" oats Comm'rs. of Sale.
IE-Thc above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, Sept. 7. aug Its
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
I0IIiSiana Politics.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 24.-The meeting Of
the Democratic and Liberal Conference Com
mittee has been postponed until the arrival of
of the country members summoned to meet here
early next week.
The conference of the Pinchback and Gus
tom House Republicans with view to uniting
on State ticket, and Electors will take place
next tuesday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

Coon TEMpLARs The meeting of Belle
Haven Lodge, |. o. &. IT,, last evening, was
of unusual interest and attendance. Besides
the regular business Of the Lodge, speeches
were made by Y. Howe Pcyton and l.. ID. Har-
rison, which we're we'll calculated to encourage
the present members and to increase their mum
ber This Lodge is in very prosperous con-
dition, increasing with every meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
Real Hair Goods!
Real Hair Goods!

Having for some time past made a speciality
of the HAIR TRADE, l would again call the
attention of all who wish to purchase to my large
stock of everything pertaining to the Hair bus
mess.
REAL HAIR, manufactured into Braids,
Switches, Curls, Chatelancs, Chgnons, &c, &C.,
to accord with order.
Every inducement will be offered to retain
trade in our city. No false representations to
effect a sale. Every article disposed Of sold
with a guarantee
My advantages in purchasing for ny whole
sale trade must be apparent to every one and
the prices at which these goods arc retailed are
fully Is per cent under New York, Philadelphia
or Baltimore prices.
@sy"HAIR GOODS of every description sent
by mail to any part of the United States, with
out additional charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
Reported Renewal Of the Belfast
Riots.

LONDON, Aug 24.-Private kilograms from
Belfast this a. ~, report that the rioting in
that city has been renewed, and several severe
encounters between the opposing parties have
occurred. These reports, however, are not yet
confirmed by dispatches to the press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

INFRACTIoN OF THE FISHING LAWS.
Port Tobacco Times gives the following ac-
count of the seizure of Capt. Faunce's vessel
for violating the Maryland fishing laws, a notice
of which appeared in the Gazette at the time
of its occurrence. Capt Fauuce had been
hauling on the Potomac that day in violation
of the law, and had moored his vessel in the
Wicomco and sent his seine boat up the river,
where his men were engaged 10 hauling at the
time of the capture. The law prohibits non
residents from hauling seine on the Potomac
within five hundred yards of the beach, also in
any of the creeks and inets within the county
The capturing party. were rather remlss In
leaving the vessel in charge ofthe Captain, the
night after the capture, and trusting to his
word of honor not to attempt an escape. The
absence of the vessel the next morning proved
to them not only their mistake, but how little
Capt f. valued his plighted word. 1t is the
subject of much regret with our citizens that
Capt f. was enabled to make his escape, as
we understand he has been denoupcing the
law as worthless and void, and does not hest
tate to threaten armed resistance against any
attempt to capture him under its provisions. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
From f'uI)a.

New YORK, Aug. 24.-llavana adviccs
say the Insurgents are massng all their forces
to make fresh movement on the Cinco. Villas
district.
Havana is over-ran with scoundrels OF every
description. Murders and robberies are COM
mitted constantly, and the police are seemingly
nnWnrlcss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

REPUTATION MEETING.-Thc meeting an
nounccd for Monday night next at the colorec
Odd Fellows Hall, Cd south Columbus street,
will not be for the purpose of ratifying the
nomination of Grant and Wilson as stated, but
will be meeting of colored people to repudi-
ate Senator Sumner and the advice to the col
ored people contained in his late letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
EDUCHTIONHL.
EMTSES CHANGED

DREMISES CHANGED.
i The SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
under the instruction of Miss BELLE SMITH,
will be removed to the second story of the house
No l4O King street, and the duties of the School
will be resumed on Monday, September 2Srd.
in every respect, convenient school room, with
the utmost care to give to each one the in
structon suited to age and attainments
1E-5w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

FlRE-The roof Of the kitchen of the resi-
dence of Mr. James Stridcr, near the corner OF
Prince and Royal streets, caught fire yester'
day, but Mr.. SIS. daughter, young lady about
fifteen years old, with just presence of mind
and with remarkable agility, climbed to the
burning part, aud with a few buckctfuls OF wa
ter speedily cxtinguiShcd the flames, and that
too without raising any alarm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
HisitfOthe President.

New York, Aug. 24.-The Brazilian Min.
lister, accompanied by Princes Augustus ant
Phil p, visited President Grant at Long Branch
Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

ANTG-GREELEY MEErlNG.-A hand bill post
ed in this city announces that meeting OF the
citizens of the Lower Valley opposed to the
election of Greeley, and in favor Of the election
of Grant, will be held at Winchester on the
18th inst, at which speeches will be made by
Col. j. W. .Jinkens, COL John S. Nlosby, Col.
G. w. z. Black, Maj. r. II. Carter and Ed
ward Daniels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

CAMP MEETING.-The Fawn Grove camp
meeting, held under the auspices Of the Meth,
odist Protestant Church, near Fawn Grove,
York county, Pennsylvania was to close
Yesterday 1t was a very successful meeting,
quite a large number protesting faith IN the
Gospel. On last Sunday there We're supposed
to be about ten thousand persons in attendance.
Rev. j. l.. killgore, d d., Of this city, preach
ed in the morning, Rev. Frederick Swentzcl,
NJ d., Of Baltimore, in the afternoon, and
Rev. +. r. McGregor, of Liberty, Md, at
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24
ACADEMY.

This Academy is situated in Fsuquier county,
five miles from the o., A. s. NJ. 4. T., IN a
pleasant neighborhood. In the families, some
within d mile and some within quarter Of u
mile of the school house. the students can get
board ut thirteen and Il half dollars (Sl3.5O) per
month, washing included. Tuition for Latin
French and the English branches, including the
highest branches OF Mathematics, fifty dollars
(S5O.OO) per session of ten months, commencing
September IS, 1872, and ending July 10, 1873
graduated at the " M. l., two years ago,
and have been teaching since that time I give
as reference Gen. f. u: Smith Supt. of '. M. l.,
and Faculty Rev. q. H. Norton, Alexandria,
and Rev. 4. T. Brown, Warrenton, Fauquier
county, Va. AT Gainesville, station of the
o., A. s. NJ. 4. r., the students will find a We
hice to take them to Greenwich. Greenwich is
in healthy neighborhood; a Presbyterian
Church within a few yards of the school house,
and an Episcopal Church four miles distant
For further information apply TO G. G. RAN
DOLPH, Postofice, Warrenton Junction, o., A.
s. NJ. r. r., Fauquier county, Va.
e. c. RANDOLPH, Teacher.
Greenwich Fauuuier co. aug 20-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

W7ESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE,
w For students of both sexes in distinct de-
partmcnts WESTMINSTER, MD.
This Institution Is under the special patronage
of the Mary land Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church, but is strictly
free from any sectarlanism, either in its course
of study or rules of discipline Male and female
students rcctc in separate classes, but all have
the advantage of instruction from every Profess
sor having charge of the studies pursued.
Preceptrcss Miss Hance) and several other mem-
beers of the Faculty reside in the college building
and have constant oversight Of the boarding stu
dents. The course of study is thorough, undera
competent corps Of thirteen Instructors. The
Ninth Scmi-Annual Session will begin Scptem-
Der g. 1872.
EXPENSES PER SESSION OF q WEEKS
Board, lodging washing, fuel and ight...SO w
Tuition in Preparatory Dcpartmcnt....... Il 50
Tuition in Collegiate ......... 30 "
instruction in Music with use Of instru-
mcnts 70 w
Naturalization fec payable on entering
Collegiate Department)... D w
No extra charges for any study in the regular
course. For Catalogues address
il. WARD, u D., President:
aug 2-6w Westminster, Md
RoANoKE COLLEGE.
This Institution, located at Salem, Va, will
Opcn us next session Win tull corps Oh
sors on the 4th of September.
ENTIRE EXPENSE FOR a TEN MONTHS SESSION.
BY boarding in private amilies.............SG30
College and boarding house. 200
Clubs ............................. 100
D. f. BITTLE, President. ~
Salem, Roanoke CO., aug 2-lm
ID Miss Z. b. CARRIER, p.o1,
Miss A. L. TEBBS, inncp"'''
The English Branches are taught by the Prin-
cipals with competent assistants.
TEACHERS:
Miss NJ. E. STEWART, Drawing and Paint
+. E. HEYMAN, Music.
Miss E. HUBBARD, Vocal Music.
LOUIS GANBIN, French.
X. KEMPER, Ancient Languages, Trlgo-
l.. L0WINSOHN. German
DR.. r. H. STABLER Lecturer on Phloso-
ply, Botany and Chemistry:
EDWIN B. HAY, Washington, D. c., Pen
manship and Bookkeeping.
The 18th annual Session Of this Institution
opens September IT, 1872. Every effort will be
made to secure the comfort and happiness of the
boarding and day pupils. The Institution offers
the advantage OF long experience anda complete
arrangement for instruction in every depart
ment of study.
dress Miss Z. b. CARRIER,
jy 3l-tOl Box Ill, Alexandria, Virginia.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VIR
~ GINA, NEAR ALEXANDRIA,
18th Annual Session of this SCHOOL FOR BOYS
opens SEPTEMBER %, 1872. Terms: $500 per
year. Catalogue, with particulars sent on APP
plcation to L.. NJ BLACKBOARD, NJ. A,
Principal Alex andra, Va. Jy Dim
pEV. DIR. j. LITTLE,
Having permanently settled in Alexandrla, Va,
will open, on September I'd, 1872 FIRST
GLASS FEMALE SCHOOL. For particulars
see circulars. ~
nsy-See Circulars at Frenchs Bookstore, IS
King street. Jy Io-'iu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

Coal SHIPMENTS The shipments of Cum
berland Coal from this port for the week end
ing to- day were as follows BY j. ?. Agnew,
1854 tons by American Coal Company, 2l9t
tons and by Hampshire and Baltimore Goa
Company $40 tons.
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EDVCHT9ONHL.
HENRY'S SCHOOL, near the corner

:" F. HENRY'S SCHOOL, near the corner
IL. of KING and Alfred streets.
This SCHOOL FOR BOYS, established in the
wear 1857. will commence its next annual session
on Monday, the 9th of September.
Terms Of tuition, depending upon the branches
taught range from ST to Sis per quarter, in adj
vance.
nas-The school room will be open, after the
LIST of September, from to II O'Clock M, for
the reception and classification of pupils that may
wish TO enter the school. aug 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

RETAINED LETTERS. The following letters
arc detained in the postoicc of this city, for
want Of stamps and proper direction :-Eli
Skinland, South Pass, Ill.,; VIM. Cruikshank,
Georgetown, d. g.; Henry Shelton, no T: D.
direction; Jefferson Lighttoot, no 7. o. dircc-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-24

REiArTA.-In the regatta to take place on
Monday next, six first and nine second class
boats are entered The race will be from
WASHINGTON to GIymont and return, and will
commence at half past eight o'clock in the
morning