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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Baltimore Suns Washington correspond
ent says: THE President opened the executive
mansion for business on Saturday, made quite a
number Of minor appointments, granted an ln-
terview to the Indian delegation, and held
conference with General Sherman apd others
on official business. Perhaps the most import
ant result of the day was the opinion OF the
President and General Sherman that there was
no danger of an Indian war. Secretary Robe
son, during an interview, assured the President
that the October elections would result 10 favor
of the administration, at least that was his
opinion, after careful survey of the political
situation A cabinet meeting is to be held on
Tuesday, which will be mostly attended by the
assistant secretaries, as four OF the SIX cabinet
members will be absent working up the cam-
nairp"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The pardoning of Marcer and Yerkes, by the
Governor of Pennsylvania on Friday last, seems
to have instantly become connected with the
pending campaign in that State. Marcer, city
treasurer of Philadelphia, and Ierkes,a broker,
were convicted and sentenced to the Eastern
penitentiary last winter for embezzng the city
funds. The alleged connection of Hartrantt,
the Republican candidate for Governor, with
Yerkes, in sundry unlawful speculations at the
expense of the State, furnishes ground upon
which the matter is now introduced into the
canvass. Since his release Yerkes has made a
statement denying the charges made against
him and General Hartranft. The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says:-'lr
political circles little else has been discussed
since yesterday morning but the pardon Of
Messrs. Yerkes and Marcer AS poltlca
movement, it is admitted on all sides to be &
terrible mistake, one that will cost the Republl
can party of Pennsylvania many thousand
votes. The Sunday Chronicle of to day, Re,
publican paper is of the opinion that the Re
publicans will lose ten thousand votes by the
pardon of these men and the apparent bargain
which their release from the penitentiary in
1nluoc -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Amherst county Enterprise says, speak
ing of the wants of Virginia: I'VE donot
need men who come to make present money here
True, some good mechanics might, succeed,
and the demand for such would increase yearly.
Farmers are wanted, who can pay for the land,
stock it and improve it, and look to the future
for their profits"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad company
will allow the employees of that road between
the White Sulphur Springs and the mouth OF
New river to go to their homes to vote on the
Sth of November upon payment of IS, which
will be surrendered to them upon their return
to duty before the 18th Of November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

1t is announced by formal opinion from the
department of justice in Washington, that
money-order cannot be revoked by thu person
who obtains it after its duplicate has been fur
nshed to the postmaster 1t is further decd-
ed by the Postofice Departm ent that simple
printed card with no writing on 1t, may be sent
through the mails for one cent postage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Episcopalians of New York have decld-
ed to build cathedral for that diocese, land the
purpose is stated by New York paper to be
to erect an edifce that shall surpass in size
and expense the Roman Catholic cathedral on
Fifth Avenue, whose massive walls are already
the most impressive features Of the Avenue. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Radicals in the Fourth Congressional
district in this State is, the leaders-seem
to be concentrating upon Stowell, Of the Rev
enue and other departments. Senator Lewis,
is still for Porter, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Two coored military companies at New Ha-
ven, few days since, took a vote for President,
and every one voted for Grant, whereupon
the Radical papers send up shout. 1t only
illustrates the ingratitude of the race, for of
all living men, Mr. Greeley has been their best
friend. This, says the Bridgeport Conn. J
Farmer, very clannishness of the colored vo-
tiers in favor of the corrupt Grant ring, is do
ing more to make honest men and lovers Of
their country espouse the cause of the reform
party than some ofthe Grant men are aware of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Rumors have been rife for several days that
a powerful corner has been formed IN New
York to defeat the Treasury and create tight
money market 1t is alleged that it has pool
able to absorb all of the very low currency bal,
ance in the treasury, and to entirely negative
the policy of buying bonds to relieve the mar
ket supplying currency for them. The currency
on hand in the Treasury rarely exceeds six or
seven millions now, and has been below FIVE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The British emigration commissioners report
that SO, S27 immigrants came iuto that country
in 1871, of whom Al, 726 came from the United
States 1897 from British North America,
1894 from Australia, and no from other places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

We acknowledge the receipt OF an Invitation
to attend the twelfth annual exhibition of the
Loudoun county Agricultural Society, to be held
near Leesburg CD the Goth, Goth and 3lst of
October. We have also received pamphlet
copy ofthe premium list of the Society
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The New York Journal of Commerce asks !:
"Are subsidy and bribery interchangeable
terms? We always instinctiyey suspect some
thing wrong when subsidies are granted by act
of Congress and it is (for one reason) because
we believe they are the means of debauching
legislators that we feel impelled to oppose
them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The course pursued by the Cabinet officers,
in leaving their business at Washington, and
going all over the country, making speeches,
and electioneering for Gen. Grant, is universally
condemned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Washington Capital calls the Credit
Mobilier," of which so much is now said, the
"Credit Lobelia," and Cakes Ames the great
American Shovel"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The CharIestown, W. Va, Free Paess in
noticing the exodus of colored men from that
place, and other points in that State to Penn
sylvania, says:
THE very sudden demand for negro wor k
men in Pennsylvania at this time-just on the
eve of the important elections is suspicious. \
person calling himself Henry Lewis, from Penn,
sylvania, has been for day or two past in our
midst, engaging negro men osteDsibly for work
in Rolling Mills, Quarries, &C., at Harrisburg,
Pittsburg, &C.. but we believe, to be used as
voters, at the election on the 9Th Of o.
tober. In the past three weeks, we are in
formed, one hundred and fifteen negro men
have taken the cars at this place destined to1
Pennsylvania, and it is expected a considerable
additional number will be inveigled by the
promises of Lewis and other agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Warrenton Index, in its notice of the
death of Hon. Garrett Davis, of Kentucky, says
"He commenced life Henry Clay Wing and
died Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Hundreds of clerks will leave Washington
this week on half. fare railroad tickets for Ohio,
Indiana and Pennsylvania, to vote on Tuesday
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

On Saturday night, between and 10 clock,
colored man, named Charles Johnson cut his
wifes throat in Georgetown. He had for some
time lived unhappily with his wife. At a jury
of inquest held yesterday morning one of the
witnesses testified that she lived next dor;
saw johnson take his wife into the yard, turn
back her head, sever her throat with razor,
and dropping her say, "Now you GO Other
witnesses testified that the accused had con-
fessed the crime to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

A hog, giving unmistakable symptoms of hy-
drophobia, was killed in the street,in Baltimore
on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Maj. Kelly, the able and energetic editor of
the Fredericksburg Herald, one of the best
newspapers in the State, has been on visit to
his former home in Charlestown, Jefferson
county, W. Va, where he was warmly welcom-
ed by his many friends and old acquaintance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Gen. Grant has made another speech. He
gave grand reception, at Concert Hall, in
Philadelphia, the other night, and in response
to calls, said
"Gentlemen and Merchants of Philadelphia
you have made much better speeches tonight
than could make, if were so inclined am
very glad to see you, and am pleased to hear
that you have been to hear such fine speeches
and how you have been engaged to night. y
After this read one of Mr. Greeley speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Gen. ". L. jackson, formerly of Virginia,
now resident Of Louisville, is making yigor-
Gus canvass for Greeley in Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Richmond Enquirer says: 1--WE fully
agree with Mr. Greeley that something ought
to be done to bring disaster upon the soulless
spectators who engineer the frequent ''cor.
ners" in breadstuffs, gold, stocks, &c. The
monetary panic of last week, shook things up
pretty seriously in Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and the Western cities. It has now passed
into history, and in the multiplicity of other
sensations, been forgotten by the general pub.
lie. Yet it has left wreck enough behind, sug.
gests the Philadelphia Inquirer, to lead bust
ness men to enquire if there is no way in which
similar disasters, resulting from unprincipled
couspiracies, may be prevented in the future. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

ASAD CAsE.-On Sunday morning young
man was brought into.o one Of the station houses
who was evidently respectable in position, his
clothing new, and his face one which it seemed
ought to be intelligent. He appeared however
to be of unsound mind and il was with difficulty
that he could be induced to give any Information
concerning himself On investigation 1t was
discovered that he came from Virginia town,
where his parents reside and further, tha, he
was suffering when brought in from an attack
of deIirium tremens. The probable solution OF
the affair is that having reached Baltimore WITH
more money than experience or discretion, he lei
among the wretches who lie in wait tor such
prey and was led by them in drinking houses
and even worse places and encouraged To lndu'Sc
in excuses which nave reduced him to his pre-
sent condition. He was properly cared Tor at
the station house, and sent as soon as possible;
to Bayview Asylum, where he will remain until
cured. Bultin,nrr am"ricnn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

Mrs. LAURA D. FAIR.-The San Francisco
Chronicle, of September 10th, gives the follow
ing description of "the woman in black, as she
is now called, Mrs Laura D. Fair, on the occa-
sion of her appearance in court on her second
trial for the murder of A. p. Crittenden, now
10 progress in San Francisco.
''As YRS. Fair came in the crowd made a
passage way, through which she walk ed with a
firm step. She was dressed as usual in deep
back-black silk dress, black hat and veil, and
black gloves Everything was black except her
face, which was as white as Parian marble.
Her golden curls trailed down through the folds
of her sombre veil, and seemed like rays of SUM-
light streaming through backened cloud.
She seated herself at the lawyers table, and,
resting her head on her hand seemed lost in a
sad, sad reverie. In the opening proceedings
she took no interest whatever. She sat with
her eyes on the floor, and only lifted them when
her counsel turned to her to make some remark.
Her veil was kept down closely over her face,
and her features we're almost entirely hidden
from the eager, curious gaze Of the crowd.
Later in the day, when the names of the jurors
were called she manifested slight degree of
interest, but when one after another, they were
excused because they entertained opinions,
she seemed TO gather from the circumstance a
knowledge of how little sympathy there was in
the cold, hard faces about her. For awhile she
listened, but soon sank back in her chair evidnt-
" disheartened and depressed. Once she smi-
ed when listening to the questioning of an idiot,
who was on the stand under examination as to
his qualifications to sit on the jury, but it was
a sickly, mournful smile and passed away as
quickly as it came. Sitting apart from the
prominent actressiu the scene was another elder
iady. She, too, was attred in black and look.
ed sad and sorrowful. This was the mother of
Mrs Fair. She had come into court before
Mrs. Fair, but when the later entered she did
not notice her. Neither spoke to the other,
and both sat apart, silent and alone. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30
Letter from WeStmoreIand Co.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
MoSTRoss, Va, Sept. IS, lS72.-As elec
ton approaches the Conservative fires in this
section grow brighter and brighter Stirring
speeches were made at our Court last Mon
day by Colonel Robert W. Mayo and W.
W. Walker, esq Our party organization
is becoming more and more complete, sc
that the whole Conservative strength of West
moreland may be relied upon for Greeley
and Brown and for Braxton in November
Your correspondent has just returned from a
visit to King George where he found the same
wide-awake spirit prevailing. Maj. j. d.
Rogers, the efficient Conservative Supernten-
dent of that county, and a member Of the State
Executive Committee, has recently visited New
York, where be seems to have received new
and full infusion of party fire. He had pleas
ant interview with Mr.. Greeley, and with Gen.
R. A. Pryor, and other prominent Liberals Of
New York. He extended his visit to Albany,
and to several other surrounding points in the
State aud received everywhere the very best
assurances, both from report and from observa-
steadily advancing in strength every day The
ruuOFS ludl ildu ledCHcu 10 dUOut dUdtcluCut
in party enthusiasm, and decline in Greeley
stock was all "bosh mere Radical fabrica-
TONS not current 10 the North, and only in.
tended to misead and dispirit the Conserva-
tiyes of the South.
"a Conservative mass meeting will be held at
King George Court House next Thursday. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by WV. Walker esq.,,
aud Judge Crtch,r, of this county, and by ex-
Gov. Smith Two colored orators from Wash
ingtou are also expected. A good time is an
ticipated.
r. D. Beckley, colored Radical from your
city, spoke here last Monday His speech
both in matter and manner, was in excellent
temper, and for that reason received respect
full audience from all parties. We all enjoyed
the good humor displayed by the speaker, and
while the whites united i'll pronouncng Beckley
a clever fellow, the few blacks who were pres
ent, and who had followed him closely at his
heels all day, evidently felt that greater than
Solomon had arisen.
Within the past few days we have had sew
eral heavy rains filling our mill ponds that had
been empty for several months, and preparing
our lands for the seeding of wheat. We all
feel better B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

IT is Tonic and will strengthen you. Re.
duce the dose so it acts as gentle laxative, and
continue on regularly with Simmons Regula,
tor and you will become strong and healthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

HUNG JURY The argument in the case of
G. c. Langhorne, of Bote curt indicted for
robbing the mail, was concluded in the United
States District Court about o clock Saturday,
and the jury retired They subsequently, re-
turned into Court, and announced that they
were unable to agree, when they were placed
in the custody of the Marshal until 10 clock
this morning, to which hour the Court ad-
iourped. -LvachLur0 Neus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-30

The Evangelical Conference, at lis session
on Saturday voted to issue an address to the
Old Catholics. NJ. Jean Henry d Aubigne,
professor of church history in the Theological
school of Geneva, was instructed to draw up
the paper. The Catholics at Geneva have pro,
tested against the removal OF Priest Mermlllod
by the Swiss government. Negotiations be-
tween the Holy See and the Russian govern
ment are making satisfactory progress. The
question of establishing a nunclature at st.
Petersburg has not yet been decided The
Bishop of Ermeland, Prussia adheres to his
proposition as to the secular authority ~ ques-
lions of accommodation.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-09
A Fine Establishment.
!. ?. DoUeHTEN's Gents FURNISHING
GOODS STORE.

We took a look through Mr. j. p.
Dougntcn's gents furnishing goods store
the 9th, T day and found splendid assert.
ment Of almost every thing in his line.
In fact Mr.. ID. claims that he has the hest
selected and most complete Of Gents fur
n'shing goods Of any house In the United
States. Certain il is that his stock is COM
posed Of great variety Of goods, and
nothing seems to he wanting.
His stock Of gloves is very large, com
prising white and all the colors Of
kid gloves OF the Couryoisier make, a full
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-09

The farm OF David c. Lee, containing
40 acres, In TredyfIrin, has been sold to
Mr.. Everhart, Of Philadelphia, for $3.50
per acre. .
The following sales have been made Of
Joshua Kames' assigned property In
Duwningtown The Institute Building was
purchased by the School Board Of Down
ington for s6,950, to be used for school
purposes Nos. 4, 3 and 6, building lots on
Pennsylvania avenue were taken by j. A..
McCaughey, OF Downingtown, at $3.50
per foot No. z, lot on Stuart avenue, was
purchased by McFarlpnd d Mulln, Of
Downngtown, at SEES per foot No. 8,
lot on Stuart avenue, was purchased by j..
A. McCaughey, at s1.75 per foot Nos. IL,
10, 10 and H. lots on Stuart avenue, were
taken by Mr.. Warthman, of Philadelphia,
at 81 .6214 per foot.
The real est ate OF Thomas Maggie, In
Downingtown, has been sold at public
sale as follows: Lot No. /, 100 feet on
Bradford Avenue, $500 per foot, to Thos.
McCrosson; lot No. ., 80 feet on Bradford
Avenue. for $500 per foot. to owen Daily
lot No. 3. 80 feet on Pennsylvania Avenue,
to Owen Daily, for 1888 per foot; No. 4,
/ 964 feet ON Stuart Avenue, TO Owen Daily,
! for 1855 per foot No. 3, saloon and two
] lflllt dwellings pU DiANlhlN ANtNNNi ~
/ own Daily, for 2,2sO. Total amount OF
sale, s3,9u2 80.
The store house dwelling aud lot OF
William F. Rex, in East Nautmeal town.
ship, has been purchased by Mr.. Daniel
/ Chrisman for $3.50 J. r. johnson has
sold the Wallace Inn and 20 acres Ia
/ Isaac King. East Vincent, fer $500.
The farm Of Evans Harvey, deed, Biz.
mingham. 40 acres, has been sold to
William Fleming Of Delaware, for $4,000
Daniel schrack, East Bradford, has sold
his farm of % acres, to Edward Strong
proprietor Of the West Chester, Whining
ton AM Reading Il. r. Stage Line, TO
about $4,000. Mr. shrack takcs tn
Stage Line.
The farm of Frederick G. Brlnton, Biz
mingham, Delaware county, 1874 acres
was sold ON Wednesday to Mrs. I
Kirkpatrick, of Brooklyn. n. Y. for SIS
900.
The farm of David G. Lee, Tredyfldu
40 acres, was sold last week to MI
Fbcrhart, Of Philadelphia, for Sls,2OO-
E $3.50 per acre.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-09
Murder.
A MAN MURDERED oS THE EASTERN sHORB
or MAITLAND.

A MAN MURDERED OS the EASTERN sHORB
or MARYLAND.
John Barwick, of Tuckahoc Neck, Car
oline county, Md, attended ycndae in
TOlbcrt county, ON Wednesday, Oct. SOth,
and soon became drunk. After buying u
lot Of uumpery he found he had no meaus
Of getting the things he hud purchased to
the ferry or creek in the nolghbOrhOod
Geo. &. Arfiugdale, ESD, Of Talbot
county, approaching the predicamcnt the
drunken man was in, kindly volunteered
the services Of his horse and wagon to
convey the goods to the ferry, and bis offer
was accepted by BarwiCk. After arriving
at the place, Barwick, instead Of thanking
Mr.Arrugdale for his Kindness, accused
him Of hs wing robbed him Of his money.
Mr.. Arrlngdale, WHO Ia a man Of char
acler, Of course promptly denied the mail
| cious accusat on, and not Wishing to parley
/ with the drunken wretch, jumped into biz
| wagon to 20 home, but Burwick stepped il
! front Of the team and said lie would shoe
the first man who dared pese him. Mr.
! Arringdale theu got out of his wagon anG
led his horse to fence close by, and whei
in the act Of hitching him, was approached
from behind by Barwick, who deaf him
heavy blow over the head with doub'c
barrelcd gun. Mr.. Arrngdale fell insen
sible under the horses feet and WI
removed by Mr.. Gadd, who witnesse
the assault, to tho house Of brother q
the injured man, where I'm an unconsciou
state he fingered Tor about seven hour.
when death relieved lin Of all pain.
After making the assault barwick lie
for his home, evidently not caring Of III
mischief he had done, and early on Ill
Thursday morning following a writ +,
the arrest of him was issued and place
in the hands Of the Sheriff OF Car,
line county for service, who succeeded
q arresting the murderer OH the same da
and lodging him in the Denton jail, Whel
he wall await the action of the Grand Jur
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-09

COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO SECURE SUB
Scorpions.

COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO SECURE SUB
Scorpions.
The Jewish citizens OF Wilmington who
have for some time been contemplating
the erection Of a synagogue in this city,
met yesterday and took defuite step. in the
matter.
They adopted a constitution and by
laws, and determined to call the organiza-
ton, The Congregation Of Roudaf Shou-
LAM two Hebrew words signifylng
Followers Of Peace"
A committee of three, J. De Wolf IT,
Buxbaum and Nathan Lieberman wer,
appointed to solicit subscrip ions for the
erection Of synagogue. Books will b,
opened Immediately at the clothing s'orel
Of each Of the committee, and they will b,
pleased to receive subscriptions from Jew
or Christian.
The congregation is much in need Of q
bury Ing ground. their customs furbiddinl
them TO bury their dead ia Christian
GENE cry so that If a jew died in vii
mirgton his remains were always taken t,
Philadelphia for interment.