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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
COMMUNICATED,

'gTHE MECHANICS HOME ASSOCIATION. -
We are exceedingly pleased at the prospect
that an Association of the above name, Is about
to be inaugurated in our city, for. 10 no city III
the United States, can a combination OF busl-
ness men and mechanics, be so readily, and
easily formed for mutual benefit as in this
Here every advantage is afforded such an as
ISOLATION. Lots and building material are very
cheap, and we can see no possible reason why
mechanics and business men, do not at once
avail themselves of the opportunity afforded,
by such a combination, to procure for them
selves and families pleasant, happy homes. ln
accordance with the laws CT the association, the
mechanic can get his home on easy terms, and
the business men who contribute, receive, not
only prompt payment of their money, but a
regular interest thereon. Every mechanic who
is now able 70 pay, but SIX dollars per month
rent, could by the kind assistance OF business
men, be enabled to increase that amount per
month, 10 order to purchase for himself a home.
Small, complete and comfortable houses, can
be built at a cost of five or SIX hundred dollars,
and such houses can be easily bought by me-
chanics, who can, without feeling 1t, pay ten
dollars a month of the purchase money. In
this way the laboring man and mechanic, (for
whose benefit the association was tormcdl will
soon find themselves possessors of a house and
lot, without having felt the price paid for
them. We say again, that we are more than
pleased at the simple plan Of combination be-
tween the mechanics and business men, by the
proposed association, and We do not remember
ever having heard of an association SO replete
with good. 1t invites the business men and
merchants, to charitable and considerate action,
tending to secure the welfare of a large portion
of their customers, and tempts mechanics to
invest monthly, a part of their earnings, in or
der to become owners of a home, and indepen-
dent men, imbuiog them with a feeling OF IN
creased importance and responsibility as c!tl-
Gems. How pleasant would be the thought,
that forty mechanics, who for probably ten or
fifteen We ars, have been paying out from an
hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars year
" rent, ha d been in a few months placed IN a
n]ositiop to soon become owners of pleasant and
homes. We certainly wish the asso-
CATION the e, 1tire success it SO richly deserves,
far il can sea, -cely be overestimated IN regard
r. the favorat lie effect it will produce upon the
various brapct ,es of business, and such a com-
b;natiop OF the community of interest of the
mechanics and business men, has long been a
manifest want in many of our cities.
''OBsERvER."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
ELLINGTON, May l6.-The country wears
the bloom and beauty of Eden land-howers
and leaves are unfolding on every side, and the
air is laden with the rich perfume of the locust
aud hawthorne. While the birds are having a
regular jubilee over the beautiful things that
young May has brought, the crops are suffer
ing dreadfully for rain-the wheat, oat, and
grass crops are materially injured, and must be
more so if the drought continues. 1t is really
an alarming time with farmers.
| made a flying trip to Norwood a few days
ago, and had the pleasure of listening to a SER
mon from Bishop Johns, and as | listened to
the ''old mans eloquent | felt that he was
one of those good and true men, "Who,d depart
ing leave behind them foot. prints on the sands
Of tune" nor light foot prints to be obliterated
when "sWept by the breath of the breeze but
deep and solid tracks that will last through all
the ages of eternity.
| was surprised as l passed along by the
Confederate graveyard at Belmont to see it
neatly paled in and white washed. This grave
yard had been neglected for ten years, and its
being enclosed now is due alone to Mr.. Wm.
D. Cabell of this county.
A large quantity of bark is being shipped
from this point to Alexandria, the most of
which l believe Is consigned to the Messrs.
Smoot.
The all absorbing topic here now is the final
celebration of the Elmington Military and Clas-
steal School located at this place. 1t will take
place on the 18th of June. Rev. R. n. Slean,
of %Lynchburg, Va, will address the Literary
Society. Capt. W.. g. Darlington, of Rich
mond, Va, will address the cadets. Three
handsome prizes are to be awarded to the three
..l... aa. 49, l;cbo,t -r,lo. - H.,
examination. A vast crowd is expected, and
every preparation will be made for their enter
tainment and enjoyment. The scholastic year
now about to close has been one Of. great sue
cess, harmony and pleasure. The school will
open next September great improyed in every
way, and with a much larger number of stu
dents. A distinguished graduate of the Wash
ington and Lee University Will be added to the
corps of teachers. This Institution is rapidly
advancing in usefulness and public estimation.
PEINDRE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

At the meeting of the State Conservative
Convention in Richmond, on Saturday, after
the passage of the resolutions concerning a
State Convention. there was a full expression
ofopinion on the political condition. The Rich
mond Wing says:
Gov. Montague, from Middlesex, and Mr..
Goodwin, from Norfolk, Mr.. DeJarnette, from
Caroline, Mr.. Baldwin, from Augusta, Mr..
Sutherlin, from Pittsylvania, Gen. Kemper,
from Madison, Mr.. Berkeley, from Prince Ed
ward, MIR. Irving, from Cumberland, Mr..
Brooke, from Fauquier, Mr.. Taylor, from
Alexandria, Mr.. Smith, from Russell, and
Judge Crump and Judge Ould, of Richmond,
all reported the state of popular sentiment in
their respective districts, and made sugges-
tons as to the best line of policy to be pursued.
There was a general concurrence from every
portion of the State as to the acceptability OF
the Cincinnati ticket. While in all quar-
tiers, it was received with satisfaction, in
some sections, there were indications of an
enthusiasm, which bids fair to exceed that
of 1910. 1t was not deemed within the
range of probability, if of possibility, for
the Democratic Convention at Baltimore to
perpetrate the folly Of nominating a third tic
ket. The only question discussed was the policy
of endorsing the Cincinnati nomination or tax
ing nc action; and that was a question which
the Northern Democrats in convention were
best qualified to determine"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

CoSuRESs.-ln the Senate, On Saturday,
Mr.. Conkling introduced a bill relative to the
erection of a Custom House at the Battery at
New York. A motion made by MIR. Sherman
requesting the House to return the resolution
relative to adjournment elected a warm debate,
and resulted 10 the adoption of the motion.
Mr.. Morrill, afterwards submitted a resolution
resembling the resolution to adjourn on the
29th, but objection being made to its imme-
diate consideration it went over. The Army
Appropriation bill after having been material
ly amended, was passed. 10 the House of
Representatives the bill appropriating s347,-
99S. 80 to pay Southern claims, was passed. A
report submitted from the committee OF con-
ference on the Indian Appropriation bill caus-
ed Mr.. Beck, of Kentucky, to denounce the
present mode of legislating for the Indians, and
he charged that more than one-half o fwhat is ap-
prcpriated for the Indians is squandered or
stolen by the agents. Mr.. Sargent defended
the plan pursued by the Government. The
report was finally agreed to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

Col. Mosby has written a letter to Capt. Bah
cock, which is published in the Richmond En-
quirer, explaining his position on the presi-
Dental election, expressing strong and decided
objections to Mr.. Greeley, setting forth the
previous political course and career of Mr..
Greeley in relation to the South, declaring
that both have been in the highest degree
inimical, and reiterating his opinion, that as be,
tween Grant and Greeley, the former is to be
preferred, under the circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The attorneys of the New York bankers APP
peared before Secretary Boutwell,. Assistant
Secretary Richardson, Commissioner Douglass
and Solicitor Chesley, on Saturday, and made
arguments against the continuance Of the tax
on borrowed capital. Secretary Delano, when
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, ruled that
the borrowed capital used by brokers and bank
ers must be taxed as we'll as banking capital,
and his ruling has been sustained by Commits
sioncr DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The House of Representatives, on Saturday.
passed the bill making appropriation for the
paymentof claims reported allowed by the Com
missioners of Claims under the act Of March 8,
1871, known as the Southern Claims Commits
sion. Among those mentioned 10 the bill are
the following :--Benjamin F. and Benjamin D.
Carpenter, s5S2. Is; John S. Croker, g.
537.35; Lewis Mckenzie, $3,l62.25; James
Nokes 2>537. so; Zalman Richards, 81, 900. 50;
Lewis Bailey, 81 ,225 and sl,206, so, Samuel
Birch, sl,2S7; Susan Cruit. $3,4l6; Virgil P.
Corbett, $~3,252.S7; Robert Gunuell 81, 05S, SO;
Reuben Ives, $3.50; Lorenzo Thomas, jr, and
Henry G. Thomas, Sc, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

We are glad to see, that even at this late day,
the Radical papers find MERIT in the course of
Gen. Grant in relation to Gen. Lee, in recon-
mending amnesty to be extended to him, after.
the surrender. The time was when these same
journals did not see the merit, or, if seeing it,
did not acknowledge it. Time brings its
changes. The change and the cause for the
change are obvious. Southern votes are
wanted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The friends of Greeley and Brown have es-
tablished headquarters at the St. Marc Hotel, in
Washington. Communications are to be ad-
dressed to john D. Defrees until the Congress
slonal organization ofthe campaign is perfected.
Arrangements are being made to furnish docu-
ments, speeches, &C., to all parts ofthe country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. q. McIlwaine, President.
B4 !. Ts pa a Vice Presidents.
Samuel b. Paul, Secretary.
u. p. Fackler, Consulting Actuary.
Dr. D p; "; LssseteF' Medical Directors
Judge John F. Lay, Superintendent Of
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandra IN
vested in the department under the direction oil
the following local board Of stockholders:
WIN. e. CAzcnove, President.
Vim. II. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green, VIM. Cogan,
samuel +. Gregory, G. w. Green,
T.. 5. Leadbeater, Benoni Wheat,
NJ. II. &. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
Office No. 1T King st.
DR.. BEDFORD BRowS, Med. Elk. feb l6-0
A LEXANDRIA INSURANCE Comply.
II Office, No. 81 King street.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
N. D. Corse, john b. Smoot,
F. A. Reid, George H. Robinson,
L. 5. Leadbeater, William Cogan,
Benoni Wheat.
Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates.
Inland marine risks taken on the most favor
able terms.
All losses will be promptly adjusted and paid.
Keep your money ut home by lnsuring in this
Company, owned and controlled exclusively by
your own citizens, and which WAS organized ex-
pressly with u view to stop the drain of money
from this city and vicinity to other States. Why
build up other cities with your money in prefer
ence 70 Alexandria,
BENONI WHEAT, President.
MORTON MARYE, Secty. oct 26-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
pO.T0RsEEI.g.vUR ga .u.ar2o, '72.
Sun rose....-...... 4.49 Moon sets"."".. 3.27
Sun sets. go. ..... 10
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamship John Gib.on, Winters, New York,
to Hooe Il Johnston.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, to B
Wheat. She reports light schooners ashore at
the Kettle Bottoms and Ragged Point; passing
a loaded brig bound out at Plney Portland sew
eral light schooners bound up.
Steamer Wawaset, Fowlkes, Currioman, t.
Potomac Ferry Company.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, to NJ Ed
ridge i Co.
Brig w II Brickmore, Brickmore, New York,
Schr Mary S%tandish, Boston, to VI Eidridge
s Co. -, =,
:Schr Skylark, Small, Boston, with loss of
foresail. to w \ Smoot.
Schr J } Darrell, Perry, Norfolk, shingles to
Smoot Il Perry.
Schr Prince William, Machodock creek, corn
to J Il Henderson & Co.
Sch Lehman Blew, Boston, to American Coal
Company.
Steamer Georgiana, Field, Bos ton, by Hooe
s. Johnston.
Schr Lehman Blew, Boston, by American
Coal Company.
Schr T " Stone, Pitcher, by J P Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Jane, Clark, and Argus Eye, Rogers,
hence, at Boston 18th instant.
Schrs Edward Slade, Soper, and Il A Hoyt,
Townsend, hence, ut New York 18th.
Schrs Harriet Thomas, FanCleaf, and + Mer-
win, Bunce, for this port, cleared at 2 rovidcncc
10Th instant.
Schrs John McD.vitt, Dunlap, hence, for
Derby, and Oliver Schofeld, Dissoway, hence,
for Providence, passed through He'll Gate 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

On Friday morning Probabilities predict,
ed that rain would fall in the West, and, as
usual, probabilities was correct in his calcu-
~lations. In portions of the West a vast amount
of rain fell, causing considerable damage. The
town of Easton, Kansas. was flooded, and four
persons drowned. The great fall of rain also
had the effect of seriously interfering with rail
road tralvel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, in ses-
sion at Richmond, was engaged mostly for the
three days Of last week in business matters re-
lating to the Church. Favorable Reports we're
made from various committees concerning the
financial condition of the institutions of the
Church-foreign missions, sustentation, &c.
On Saturday various overtures we're received
and additional reports from committees pre-
sented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
VA.
tate Conservative Convention.
NAY 20, 1872.

St8tc CONSCTVHtFFC SVH7VHsHV"s
The State Conservative Committee at their
meeting in Richmond on Saturday, pass
ed the following resolutions:
Resolved, That this Committee being of
opinion that a State Convention OF the Conser-
vative party in Virginia ought to be held for the
purpose of preparing for the coming PRESIDENTIAL
election, and the last State Convention having
in express terms withheld from this Commit
tee and denied to anybody other than a regu-
larry organized State Convention, the power to
declare for the Conservative party in Virginia
any opinion or policy-it is therefore
Resolved, That a State Convention Of the
Conservative party be held at Richmond, the
9th day of June 1872, at y O'Clock M, to be
constituted in all repects as provided by the
plan Of the Conservative organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

Mr.. Voorhees, says that the idea that he is
going over to Grant is too ridiculous for con-
sideratlon. He adds:-''The reason why | will
not support Greeley is that he is no better man
than Grant in any respect, and on some points
he is worse. This was my meaning when
speaking in the House" Mr.. Voorhees, does
not seem inclined to give encouragement to
either side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

FAUoUIER CoUSrY.-[From the Warrenton
Index. We had a slight shower on Wednesday
night wetting the thirsty earth to the depth Of
an inch. But in common with other sections
we feel the want Of rain. We fear the oat and
hay crop will prove an entire failure.
On Saturday next, the 25th inst, at 5 . o'clock
p. NJ, the ladies' Of Warrenton will hold their
Annual Memorial Celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

If the Conservatives and the Liberal Re
publicans" do not decide upon running but on
candidate in opposition to Gen. Grant, The
Presidential election is likely to be a very one
sided affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

Red Cloud, accompanied by several other
chiefs of the Sioux tribe, will soon make a
visit to Washington for the purpose of seeing
the President, permission having been given
him for tha5 purpose. Several other promi-
neut Indians have also obtained permission to
visit Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The next meeting of the Council Of the Epis-
copal Church in Virginia, is to be held at Win
chester. The next meeting of the Presbyterian
General Assembly, now in session in Rich
mond, is to be held at Little Rock, Arkansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

RAPPAHANNocK CoUNTY.-We attended
Rappahannock Court on Monday last, and
We're grieved to learn from the farmers of that
county that the wheat aud oat crop will be a
perfect failure on account of the drought.
A few weeks ago the wheat was very flourish
ing, but now w fear that many will not get
their seed. We noticed some fields on the
river bottoms that looked well, but we learn
that the joint-worm and the fly have made
their appearance. The corn that is up also
looks badly, but rain will bring it out. GIL
peper Observer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

FAIRFAX COUNTY From the Fairfax
News. The Board Of Supervisors has levied
a tax Of 2! cts. on the 500 worth Of property,
and 80 cts. head tax, for county purposes, for
the year 1872. Last year the tax was ~ cts.
on the 500 worth of property, and 30 cts.
head tax. During the debate on the tax, a
proposition was made not to levy a head tax,
when Mr.. Worthington gave notice that he
would oppose the levying of a cent of tax unless
the 'head' tax was levied. On motion OF
Mr. Coleman, Of Dranesville, the vote by which
the tax of one dollar on dogs was reconsidered
and, after discussion, the tax was again ordered.
Several cases of scarlet fever in a mild form
have appeared in this village in the last few
days.
The Board of Supervisors at their meeting
on Monday passed an order to pay one dollar
for every fox caught in this county for one year
from the date of the passage Of the order.
Rev. John S. Magili, Of Salem, Fauquier
county, Va, has been called to the Rectorship
ofZion's Church (Episcopsl}, Of this place, and
St. Johns, Centreville.
Or Sunday, Mr.. Greenberry Grimes, a farm
er, who lives near Aldie, on going to his barn
found all his harness consisting of an entire
outfit for his farm, cut into small pieces.
MIR. B. Skinner, residing near Fairfax sta
ton, had a large amount Of fencing burned on
Saturday night last.
AT the request of many farmers some of this
springs colts, gotten BY Dexter, will be exhibi-
ted at CcutrcviIle, OF election day MAY 23), at
3 o'clock p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

CULpEpER COUNTY. From the Cn]peper
Observer. The cornerstone of the new Court
House was laid on Friday last by Fairfax
Lodge, No. AZ, assisted by Grand Master r.
E. Withers, and brethren from the adjoining
counties. There was a procession, music, and
situated about two miles West Of MitehelTs
Station, was consumed by fire on Friday last,
together with a portion of his furniture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

STATE CONSERVATIVE CONVENTIONAL
dispatch from Richmond, dated Saturday, says:
1.-The State Conservative Committee have is
sued a call for a Convention at Richmond on
the 9th of June. The members Of the COM
mittee represent the feeling Of the country gen.
orally to be overwhelmingly in favor of Greeley
and BROWN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun says THE completion Of nego-
%tiations for the transfer of the Alexandria and
Washington railroad to one of the connections
OF the Pennsylvania Central railroad, will he
shortly announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
s.rSik-I.SCE.
New York Life Insurance Co.
Cash Assets = S19.OOO.OOO
Annual income over 1.OOO.O 600
TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICY.

This form of investment has Il greater variety
of benefits and more substantial advantages than
any other form Of Tontine Life Insurance.
THE ADVANTAGES
of which, at the option of policy holders, are as
follows: The conversion OF the entire accumu-
lation into an annuity for life; the conversion y;
the entire Accommodations into a paid up policy;
an annuity for life or time that the policy has to
run the payment Of the accumulated dividend
in cash ; the payment Of the entire accumula-
tions in cash.
Before %insuring. procure an explanatory
pamphlet.
First-class local agents wanted in every coun-
ty in the State, with whom liberal arrangements
will be made. Address or call on
w. r. DAVIS, General Agent.
Over Burke s. Herbert's Banking House, cor.
King and Fairfax streets. ap ll-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The Pennsylvania Radical politicians are
moving in behalf of the nominatation of a
Pennsylvania for Vice President by the Phila-
delphia Convention. They contend that it is
''importaut."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

Mr.. Gideon Welles, who has been interviewed
by a correspondent of the New York World,
expresses the opinion that the nomination of a
candidate of the Democratic party stripe at
Baltimore, would secure the election of General
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

In the recent annual report to the Episcopal
Council in Virginia, Bishop Johns expressed
himself in strong and decided terms against
'ritualistic" movements in the Episcopa,
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20
DIED.

In Leesburg, Va, on Saturday night last,
R. NJ. BENTLEY, of that place. He was a
prominent and active citizen, had formerly been
a member of the Legislature, and at the time of
his death was Recorder OF Leesburg. He leaves
many relatives and friends to mourn their loss
and to cherish his memory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

President Grant made flying visit to Elk
ton, Nd, yesterday, and spent the day with
the Postmaster General, there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

In the Senate, on Saturday, a bill was intro.
duced granting permission to the Orange, AL
exandria and Manassas Railroad Company, to
run it's trains within the limits of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-20

The Governor has appointed B. johnson
Barbour visitor, to the University of Virgia.
ia. vice w. J. Robertson, declined.