Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-08
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$3.50 81 240 7,S5G 2lGu19
May 1871 1872 434,GSG 552,S5O 1881 1854
S6ls4 1880 1902 $3.50
Decrease Of lS9, G3l bushels
Total number of bushels offered aud
| sold on change, :5.,il4
! We think we can safely estimate the
amount OF grain received and not
| offered in these rooms, 2onUtD
! From the report of Mr.. l.. 7. Antony,
| our Flour Inspector, we have re-
ceivcd 81 33 barrels OF flour in
spectcd here; also 800 barrels in
| sprctcd at other points, making the
total number OF barrels received
81 Sl3.
Reducing the same to bushels we
| have lH'uOo
This amount added to the above
makes the grand total receipts for
| the wear. 1,376479
The falling off in our receipts has been oc
casoued by the almost total failure of the corn
crop in certain Sections which were com
| PEELED to draw supplies from others that had
! been more favored. thus divcrting from our
city large portion of the crop Of those sec
| tionS. which usually found Il market here,
and by partial failure OF the wheat, rye and
oat crops of last year. not only in the sections
| along the lines of our various improvements,
but generally iu ali parts of the country south
Of Pennsylvania The falling off Of these crops
| has been so great as to cause large portion OF
the Southern States TO draw supplies for home
consumption from the more favored Western
sections.
The promise for the growing crop Of wheat
is generally tavorably spoken of, and it is to be
hoped that our farmers will be blessed with
| bountiIu harvest and full crops Of other pro-
ducts the coming season.
Flour and grain Of all kinds have commanded
prices in this market. during the past year.
which compare tavoraby with those obtained in
other markets. Our conligulty to the large
and growing capital of the nation, secures to US
good market for all kind Of agricultural pro
ducts, and our growing commerce with foreign
markets will ensure cheap rates OF freight for
any surplus We may have to spare; therefore we
may hope for the future, to secure for our GUS
toners, such prices for their products as will
compare tavur;lby with those Of any other
market.
With our extensive railroad connections fine
harbor, land rich back country, it seems that we
have everything to inspire Us with fresh hope
and to encourage US TO still further cxerton
and devotion to duty, and the reward which
patient working aud patient waiting deserves,
must, aud will be sure to follow.
Your Treasurer report shows membership
of forty weight subscribers, paying total of
s720 The tables rented for $209 There is a
balance in the treasury now Of 1890. 50. We
have paid on account oil rent $500, and for ban
uuet 81 .q0-both out Of this year assess
ment.
The ruthless hand of death has been
withheld from US, with one exception. We have
been called upon to lament the dcccase OF one
of our members during the past year, Mr.
Daniel Cawood who was taken from us in ripe
old age respected aud esteemed by all tor his
life long probity and high toned honor as a
merchant and citizen.
The thanks of your Association are due to
Hon. f. NJ Braxton. representative in Con
rress from this district, for valuable public doc
uments, contributed during the past year;
10 your Secretary, Mr. John S. Greene, and
ments for faithful and Jealous discharge OF
their respective duties, due.
Mr. Basil Warning the clerk of your Asso-
CATION merits -FOUR thanks, for his faithful at
tention to his duties.
The President retiring from the position
which it has been your pleasure to couier upon
| him. begs to return thanks for the uniform
kindness and courtesy extended to him by each
member Of the Association.
All of which is respectfully submitted on
behalf of the Board.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President
On motion of +. D. Gould the report was
accepted
The Chair having announced that the next
business in order was the election of Presi.
dent to serve the ensuing year,
H. S. Wattles said that he knew of no one
who would so well fli the position as the present
President, and would therefore renominate him.
f. D. Gould placed in nomination +. A.
Reid
Mr.. Washington-Nr. President, if the
gentlemen will indulge nc for moment
The Chair-Nr. Washington has the floor.
Mr.. Washington President, Its graft
fying to receive such hattering endorsement
of my administration, but am such a modest
and difilent young man, it will not do to heap
such distinguished honors upon me too freely,
and l consequently decline the compliment,
with my thanks to my kind friend. beg per-
mission to put in nomination the old War
Horse, from the romantic fields Of Blags.
Laughter and applause. noted for his sound
bottom, and the length aud quality of his limbs,