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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

In a recent letter, in reply to an Invitation to
attend political meeting, in Shenandoah
county, Mr.. j. Randolph Tucker writes as fol,
lovs:-''I trust the line of duty, which find
clear for myself, will lead the great people OF
the old Tenth Legion of Democracy to vote tol
the Greeley and Brown ticket. We must act
or, by inaction, help the Grant and Wilson
ticket! The mass of our people have no doubt
about our duty. The danger is in neutrality
and neutrality is hostility to our best interests,
and to the honest purpose of our friends IL
Virginia "He that is Tot with us, is against
us!' In the Union of the Conservatives and
Democrats, upon Greeley and Brown, is to be
found the path of our safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The New York World thinks that with coa
and iron at their present high pricesin Europe
and with the unprecedented and increasing
consumption of iron all over the world, the
opening of the iron and coal regions of lir-
giuia through the agency of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad promises results in accession
of national wealth which it is difficult to esti-
mate. The most sanguine estimates of what
the nation will gain from the opening up OF
the rich mineral regions of Virginia by the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad will be without
doubt oversbadowed by the actual figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27
The Late Reported Poisoning Case

Last Tuesday evening our special reporter
visited, at his home, in the lower part of Lou
doun, the informant who brought US the state
ment which we published in our issue of the
oath, in order to elicit what further information
could be obtained. The result of which was,
that he gave second statement which was a
considerable modification of the first. He stated
that the whole affair was merely a rumored
suspicion; that no legal investigation had
been instituted as yet that the body of the
eldest Miss Cation had not been exhumed as
he previously stated. neither did he know that
it would be that there was no doubt about
the critical condition of the eldest daught-
er, aud furthermore, that rumor now
says she was either poisoned by some
one else, or otherwise she did it her.
self thereby committing suicide that we
had published with the exception of the state
ment concerning the exhumation Of the body,
report corresponding with the rumored sus-
picions afoat in Mrs. Cations neighborhood
and finally that he could on y vouch for the fact
that these rumors we're in circulation. Lees
J,uq Wushmgtonlan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Richmond Wing, in the annexed para
graph, does no more than justice to the Con
sentative Press of Virginia. Its labors in be
half of good government are not always duly ap
preciated and rewarded IF those who have
control of the canvass in this State will do thei
duty as faithfully as the Conservative newspa
pers are doing theirs, there will be no difficulty
about arousing the people and bringing ou
the full vote. The Press of Virginia does, ant
with little encouragement too, the bulk of the
work in every canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27
OFFICIAL.


AN ACr in relation to Chain Gang.
Whereas the city of AlexAnd-ia has confined,
from time to time, within its Jail and workhouse,
II number of persons serving out their respective
periods of punishment for offences against the
laws of the Corporation and the Commonwealth
of the State; therefore
l. BE it enacted by the City Council Of Alex
andr:a, That the Superintendent of Police shall
have power, and is hereby empowered, to organ
ize such persons into a chain gang, in accord
ance with the instructions and provisions of an
net Of the General Assembly of Virginia. APP
proved February II, 1872.
2 Such Super ntendent of Police shall have
power to select competent and suitable person
to take charge ard direct the labor or work of
such chain gang and who, for such duty, shall
receive sum not exceeding one dollar and fifty
cents per day for every day employed; and
such person shall be styled OverSeer of the Chain
Gang, and his appointment shall be referred by
the Superintendent of the Police to the City
Council for confirmation, and shall, before en-
tering upon the duties Of Oyerseer of the Chain
Gang, take the usual oath of office and give y
bond, with approved security, in the sum of five
hundred dollars for the faithful discharge of the
duties of his office.
g. Such Overscer of the Chain Gang shall be
subject to the official and legal orders of the Su
perintendent of the Police, and the Superintend-
ent of Police shall have power to remove such
Overseer from office, for good and sufficient rea-
sons, expressed in written or verbal communl-
cation to the City Council.
4. Such chain gang shall be employed in clean
ing opening and repairing streets, or such work
rs is usually performed by the Superintendent
of the Police, and while at work shall be required
to perform duty in quiet and orderly manner,
and in passing 10 and from the Jail and work
house to work 1t shall be the duty of the Over
seer to call to his assistance the police when
needed, and to prevent bystanders from making
irritating and reproducing remarks to any Of the
members of such chain gang
Sec. 5. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
Passed Board of Aldermen Sept "a, 1872.
HENRY L. SIMPSON, President.
Passed Common Council sept. a. 1872.
GEO K. SHlNN, President.
Approved: w. n. BERkLEY, Ma or.
Teste: HAROLD SNOwpEN, Clk. c. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Syracuse Journal gives an account OF
recent meeting in that city of the Pioneers OF
western New York. This body consisted OF
the old men of that State, and they meet an
nualiy to talk about old times, and keep fresh
10 their memories the "reminiscences OF thepas,.
The Richmond News says I'VE have CAL
ed attention to this Convention tor the puIr'
pose of suggesting the formation of similar
society by the old men Of Virginia. Surely
no State is more replete with remarkable REM,
niscenccs thar ours, and nowhere can be found
sturdier, drawer race of men than were the
pioueers of Virgi nia. Their memory sno9V
eyer be kent fresh in the minds of their dc
scendants, aud such society rs we have sug
rested would be we'll calculated to do So
While we ought to be alive to all the urgent
requirements Of the present, let US not forget
the past
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Stanton Virgnian says 1--WE under.
stand that a personal rencontre occurred be
tween Judge Harris and Col. O'Ferrall, while
speaking at Mt. Sidney on Monday evening
last. We learned no particulars, except that
the lie was passed from Harris to O'Ferrall in
response to remark from the latter gentle
man. We regret this, and hope we have
heard an exaggerated statement. 1t will add
bitter personality to the canvass that the
friends of both gentlemen will condemn"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The United States District Court for the
Eastern district of Virginia, Judge Underwood
presiding, will begin in Richmond on the first
Monday in October. Judge Bond, Judge Of
the United States Circuit Court, will sit in
chambers, in Richmond, on Tuesday, the first
day of October to decide the questions Of ap-
peal taken from Judge Rives' opinion, rendered
at Danvie, on various points connected with
the proper construction of the bankrupt amend
ment passed by Congress on the Sth day Of
June last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Baltimore Gazette contains an advertise
ment, dated from Essex county, Va, to this
effect =" Wanted, by a young Eirginian, tc
form the acquaintance of young lady from
Maryland, with view to Matrimony-one who
has, in her own right, two or three thousand
dollars, to start US in life. She must have
black or dark hair, brown or black eyes, and
with all, an afectionate disposition. | have a
good trade. and | want some one to give me a
start in business. Her money will not be
wasted, but will be returned to her 10 few
wears ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Legislature of Georgia has passed Law
excepting from taxation, either county or mum,
cipal, for period of two years, all cotton and
wooen mills that may be built in that State.
The exemption includes the real estate, build
ings machinery, and other property employed
in the business. The State is already prosper
ing more than any of those lately in rebellion,
and this wise measure will doubtless give a
fresh impulse to the development of its manu-
featuring resources.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

BAPTIST MEMORIAL FUND.-At the request
of the Memorial Committee of the Baptist
General Association of Virginia the First Bap-
list church of this city has consented that
It's pastor, Rev. J. L. Burrows, D. D., de.
vote the next eight months 10 efforts to raise
the 100000 memorial fund. Dr. Burrows
will confne his labors to Virginia. A COM
mittee was appointed to make arrangements to
supply his pulpit during his absence.
The same committee have requested the
Stanton Baptist church to release their pas
tor, Rev. George B. Taylor, d. d., for seve-
raj months to undertake similar service in
the Middle and New England States
Rev. e. g. Biting is now attending Associa-
tons in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on the
same mission. -Richmond Dispatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

1t is said that the Hon. ThoS. NJ cCrcery,
the Senator elect from Kentucky, will be most
likely to receive from Governor Leslie the ap-
pointment to fill out the uncxpired term of the
late Hon. Garrett Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The speech lately delivered in Fancuil Hall,
Boston, by Bradley T. johnson, Of Richmond,
is highly praised In the course of his speech
he said 1.-THE South desires peace because it
is necessary for US. The sole controlling desire
why we went for Horace Greeley for President
was because we expected that would hasten it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Book Trade Sale for the fall of 1872 has
just closed in New York with results that speak
we'll for the literary taste of the American peo-
pie. The sale this year was the largest and
most important that has ever taken place in
this country. 1t lasted eleven days, and many
firms that never before sent their publications
to this great exchange auction were repre-
septed. About one million dollars was realized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The next State election to be held Is IN
Georgia, on the ID of October, when, by virtue
of special act of the Legislature, passed III
August last, a Governor, members of the Leg
slature, and nine Congressman are to be
chosen The Conservative majority in the last
Presidential contest was 57,l59, and IN the
State election of 1870 it was 2G, SG3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Clarke Courier says:-"Thcre was an
exodus from this place on Tuesday of number
of colored people, and we understand their des-
tinaton is Pennsylvania
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Lynchburg Republican says :-"1ou
might as we'll take disorgauized and undlscl-
pliued militia regiment into the field of battle
and expect them to win the victory, as to ex-
pect your party to win the victory at the ballot
box if it is not properly organized" Hence
the necessity of having the party opposed TO
the reelection Of Grant, properly organized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

Richmond Commandery, knights Templar,
has been officially notified that St. John 5
Commaudery, Knights Templar, Of Whining
son, Delaware, will leave that city Oh the l4th
of October to visit Richmond, arriving there on
the 18th and leaving on the afternoon Of the
18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company have claimed the benefit of
the exemption from city taxation of all their
property in the city of Richmond. They are
sustained in this course by decision of the
Court of Appeals, which establishes as law that
the exemption contained in the charter is an
exemption FROM municipal as we'll as State tax
alton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Grand Tribe of the Independent Order
of Red Men concluded its twenty second an
nual session in Baltimore yesterday. Hence
forth all tribes and encampmentS are to have
uniform ritual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

a correspondent of the Washington Chroui
Gle, writing from Falls Church, Fairfax county
saws: -"Small properties in front or on the
pike with anything of improvement, com
mand 500 per acre. others, according to site
and soil, down to as low as $50. +"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The cotton crop in Mississippi is the best
and largest gathered for many years. and will
do much to better the condition of the planters
and lahorers financially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com
pany have purchased the lots adjoining their
present works on G street south, in Washing
ton, and will extend their shops Immediately.
The cost of the lots purchased is $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

Gov. VIM. Smith is actively engaged in the
present political canvass, and his exertionS in
the ''Tenth Legion" as it is called, are having
a most decided effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The First Regiment of Virginia militia,
composed of citizens of Richmond, will proba.
bly, celebrate the regimental anniversary, Octo.
Der II, by visit to Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

Mr.. Asbury NJ. Nixon, an old and highly
respected citizen of Loudoun, died very sudden.
ly on Wednesday night, at his residence near
Leesburg in the 63d year Of his age. He was
very we'll known throughout the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The English papers give details of the grand
display that has been witnessed at Berlin dur
ing the meeting and parade Of a bevy of Sow
ereigns. A practiced observer says that it was
the grandest military display he ever saw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

Littell's Living Age for this week contains
its usual variety of interesting selections from
the foreign magazines and reviews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

REMAINS OF TIE LATE CAPT. DAVENPORT.
The special dispatch steamer TaIlapoosa
left New York yesterday with the remains OF
the late Capt H. X. Davenport on board and
will arrive at the Washington navy yard early
next week The funeral of Capt. Davenport
will take place soon after the arrival OF the
Taapoosa the arrangements for which are now
being made. 1t was the dying request OF the
Admiral Goldsborough, in command of the
Washington navy yard, will have charge of the
funeral Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The Conservative State Committee have ad
dressed a letter to Hon. 4 H. Fl. Stuart re
guessing him to go to Pennsylvania and assls
in the campaign there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

Senior Rivero has been elected President of
the Spanish Cortes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

In the case of Joseph Davis, char=nd with
the murder Of Abraham Lynn, now Oh ,.'ial at
HagcrStown, Md, the testimony was closed yes
tcrday and the argument before the jury begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

The hop crop Of England is reported to be
made, and large yield is now assured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27
DxEU.

September 18TH in Memphis, Tenn, ALEN-
ANDER w. TIMBERLAkG, second son of
the late j. B. Undertake, Of Fredericksburg,
aged 2G years.
VEST1SG.-Silk, Cashmere Velvet, Plush,
&C., in full assortment at low prices New
styles now being displayed.
GEO. G. HESSISG,
No. 4l0 It'll street, N. W.,
sep 21-eolw Washington, u. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27
rOKT or .aAEx1.rD.I.I, SEPT. II.

oun rose. O.0Z Moon rises. U.Jt
ouh sets........ ,. ~
ARRIVED.
Steamer New York, Philadephia, 10 + \
Reed.
Schrs Adelne Elwood Boston; Jno Rsmmci,
jr, and l. l. Burns, WaShininston 10 American
Coal Company.
Steamship John Gibson, New York, by Hooc
and Johnston.
Schr Jno Ramme jr, Saybrook by Aneri-
can Coal Company
Schr Sophia kranz Boston, by p Agucw.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Frank Cotton and Loretto Fish hence
for Boston, vt Vineyard Haven 24lh.
Schr Jas Phelps, hence for Pawtuckct, ut
Providence 24th.
Schr Joshua Bragdon, hence, At Boston oath.
Schr JuliaE Willetts, hence ~ Pawtuck,.. 9th.
Schr a l. Butler, for AllynS Point hence, At
New London oath.
SPOKEN.
Sept "a, 50 miles east of Henlopen ligHt. brig
Mary Haskell, from Pictou for Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

1. Schwartz ~ Co.,
at the
SAREPTA CLOTHING HAIL.,
50 King street,
Are now exhibiting without exception, the fir est
and best selected stock of
FALLAND WINTER CLOTHING
ever before brought to this city. Their superior
garments are warranted equal in every respect
to those made by the best of merchant tailors,
and are sold cheap. Call and convince yourself
AtSAREPTA CLOTHING HALL,
sep Is 50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Sept. 26.-Mar
kct very quiet Quotations rs follows: Wheat,
white, l40al92; red l5Oal95 Corn G2a1U. Rye
tOa1O Oats 45ajO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

RICHMOND MARKET, Sept 26.-The market is
steady. Offerings of 800 bushels of heat, with
sales of white at 13Sal92 for common TO strictly
prime, and 14OalSj for do. red Offerings Of
Corn light, with sales At SUa95 for white and 81,
SO for mixed and yellow. OATS 5la52. Nothing
dong in Rye, and none offered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

LYScHBURG MARKET Sept. % The supply
of Flour is light, but prices not equal TO the
price of Wheat. Receipts Of Wheat limited,
and prices firm; white l55al70; red l45alG0.
Market bare Of Corn; whit" Bias; mixed and
yellow 75a1S Oats in good demand at l5a5O>
Rye 75ae5, and in demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Sep. q
Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and Cows and Calves are il!
full supply, selling at from 3 to lSc for Cattle,
4 to SIC for Sheep, IL to lie net for Hogs and u
to SO for Cows and Calves. The market Is dull
and declining.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-10-12
ADVERTISEMENTS.
FoR SALE OR RENT.

- THE DESIRABLE DIV ELLING HoUsE
- iAIeiy occupied hy g II. LEN Eks, sitaAied % hHkni
So n LEVERS L DICKSON.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-10-12

A California jury, IN a suicide case lately, re-
turned the following verdict We, the jury
find that the deceased Was 4 fool"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-05-24
New York Democratic State Com
ventiOn.

Tho following resolutions were adop-
ted by the New York State.
Convention, met at Rochester, ontWc cd
nesday:
"The Democratic party of the State
of New Y Ork assembled in regular con-
vcntion, to select delegates to the Ma
tional ventiOn TO be held at Balti-
more, 10 nominate candidates for Prcsi-
dent and Vice-President, declare and re-
solve that we recognize changes in The
nature and Constitution Of the Govern
ment which have taken place, and with
out re-opening questions of The past, are
rcady now TO cooperate with those,
whatever their previous party aililiation,
who favor limited and localized govern
neuts; who seek TO restrain the cxer-
else Dy Congress of absolute and general
powers; 10 prevent its entering Oh pri-
vate legislation to restrain the growth
of vast corporations, and to work per-
inanent civil service reform. And DC it
further
RESOLVED, That recent declaratior
of political principles by the Conveh-
ton OF Cincinnati l. All evidence OF the
progress OF public opinion toward sound
and wholesome views of government
that we believe that all patriotic citizens
may unite OH uiat platform for the pur-
pose OF restoring an honest administr;,-
ticn Of national affairs and enforcing the
obligations OF the Constitution and our
delegates 10 Baltimore are. INSTRUCTED to
take the course best calculated to secure
the triumph of these principles, and the
selection OF candidates representing
them who shall meet the approval o. the
Democracy in National Convention as
semblcd.'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-05-24

Mr.. Voorhees, mistakes the temper Of
the South. lie does not commend hliii-
self to the gratitude, but to the distriist
of the Southern people by his reckless
and unreasonable demonstration OF con-
ccit and folly. lie misses the substance
OF the political situation in order that
he may fly at shadow with which he
is rhctorically familiar. lie has made q
very sad display indeed, and by it has
qualified himself to become the double
Of Stephens of Georgia, who may bc
described as u cross between the pro-
tcssional patriot and the periodic sensa-
tion-monger. II Mr. Y oorhees and MI.
Stephens have a mind to get up side
show concern for the coming Presidcn-
tial canvass, no one can hinder them. -
The Blanton Duncan Democracy OF
Kentucky will give them encourage
ment. 10 this complexion has it come
ut last, and to that we leave Mr.. Noor-
Ices, very much regretting the sacrifice
he has made and not trusting ourselves
10 consider very minutely what may be
Lis actual motives. OF course we 90
not pretend 10 discourage the freedom
)ic has exercised in talking out III meet
ing. This is all right. We exercise the
same freedom in stigmatizing il, and we
do this with the more alacrity becuu sc
the matter of his speech seems 10 us,
hardly less than the occasion, TO deserve
The promptest reDuke from the South
Cru press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-05-24
n Great Democratic Authority y
Gives advice to Democrats.

lrrom the ST. Louis (assouri) Republican.
1t IS next to certain that no Democrat
will be presented for the Presidency IN
this contest. We can not think of one
eminent Democrat who would ask Tor,
or even accept, a nomination ut Balti-
more. The &c. would make him respon-
siDc for the inevitable reelection OF
Grant and the continued asccndancy ot
IRadicalisn and the most popular ana
trusted men in the party may well quail
before the stern reckoning tlat would
follow such an event. The Cincinnati
ticket offer 10 MS the conditions that any
possible subdivision oi the contest can
Dc made to yield, and, indeed, all that
we can reasonably ask for. Ii offers
TO us the certainty OF Liberal Prcsi-
dent and Democratic House, while II
third ticket offers us nothing more than
IA continuation Of the evils which We are
now enduring.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-05-24
Hon. M. T., Kerr.

We see from the Jasper Courier. that
the Dubois County Democratic Conven-
ton, proposed the name of Hon. NJ. 4.
Kerr, as "A candidate for the nomination
of Congressman at Large. 1t is not
known that he desires or would accept
the nomination, but we know of no man
more eminen,ly qualified for the posi-
ton. or that has stronger claims upon
the people. lie has served the people
long and faithfully. always acquitting
himself nobly. We know OF no one that
we would support more chceriuly for
any Office than III. Z. Kerr. : Martin Co.
Democrat.