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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
The Wawaset Disaster.

| The official Investigation Of the Wawlset
| disaster was continued at the Treasury Depart
ment Yesterday. Andrew Melville testified
that three minutes after the alarm was given
the forward slidng-doo of the gang-way were
closed to prevent draft. The closing of these
doors prevented access to the lite-preservers
from the forward part of the boat. Superln-
tendent Gedney testified that there was but
one gallon Of kerosene on board. Moses Gor-
don, colored, saw plenty Of life preservers, but
did not think to get one thinks that II the
boat had been stopped more lives would have
been saved.
Engineer Nash testified that there was no
back draft from the boiler, and that he thought
the flames came from the fremen's room.
Capt. Wood, being recalled testified that he
was afraid to leave the pilot house, as the pilot
was excited, and he Capt; w. was coLt1dent
that the best thing he could do for all hands
was to beach the boat. Bar-keepcr Nlckenney
testified that the officers were all sober men,
and that engineer Nash did not drink had Of
ten heard Nash refuse when asked to drink on
board of the boat, saying, "All your lives are
in my hands
Leonidas Scott, colored, testified that when
the alarm Was given he asked Clerk Wheeler
where is your hose ?" and Wheeler replied,
II cant find them" A few buckets we're
found but no ropes to lower them with, and
witness then gave up trying to save the boat;
witness just before the fire saw Engineer Nash
tend bar, aud put out the bottle Tor a young
man Nash stood still while the fire was burn
ing, apparently dazed ; no hose were spread
at all.
John Scott testified that just before the FIRE
he looked 10 the cogine room aud saw no one
there; then saw colored uan go in and wipe
the engine with cloth saw plenty of life
preserves but no hose.
Mr.. Emerson testified that once on her trip
be saw engineer Nash behind the bar asked
for lemonade, but Nash said he had no time to
mix it for him, but gave him lemon syrup and
his friend some ale saw clerk Wheeler help
a lady over the paddle boxes thinks that II Of
ticers had distributed lite prescrvcrs the mo
ment the alarm was given more lives would
have been saved.
/ The com mission then adjourned until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

church and have an energetic superintendent
He hoped all present would go home and start
a Sunday school and his society would give
them all the aid in their power Lie also
stated that some of the churches had forgot
to send their contributions; he did not complain,
but he hoped that this year such would not
be the case. but that contributions would
be sent in literally, as the Sunday School aud
Bible Board is the foundation of the Church;
Rev. Il. B. Shepherd said as they. had
made arrangements to put cnl porteurS IN the
field and furnish them with books, why could
cot the same arrangements be made to supply
the clergy with books for distribution.
J. ". Jones said he would see if it could not
be so arranged, and he thought it could If they
would send in contributions
Rev. J. L. Carroll: II we send the money
will you send US the books for free Distribution
J. w. Jones: Yes sir; We have already made
arrangements to supply the clergy with tracts,
but as we have no free printers or presses,
we cannot get the books for nothing.
DIR. Tuppe:, Corresponding Secretary of For
cign Missions, was speaking in favor OF the res
oIution when this report closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Farmers Assembly Of King George,
Stafford and Wcstmorclapd held its first meet
ing at King George Court House on the lth
Instant. DIR. Richard Il. Stuart, Of the King
George Farmers Club, presided. 1t was or
dered that the next meeting be held at k'ug
George Court House on the 2nd Tuesday III
December next. .
The Lynchburg Virgipian says: =" 1t is sta
ted upon good authority that workmen recently
engaged in cleaning out the railway company :
tauk at Clover depot found the Remains OF
twelve bodies Of colo"ed persons.
Prof. \. H. Eye, of the Cumberland Valley
Institute, Mecharicksburg, Pa, recently res
cued three ladies from drowning who were
bathing in the surf at Cobbs Island.
The McCarty case in Richmond has been
Continued until September 4tb, and the wit.
nesses recognized to appear at that time.
1t is said that two cases of death from chol-
era have recently occurred iu Roanoke county,
and two other ca ses are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The Lynchburg Virginian speaking OF Agrl-
cultural Colleges, says: eve regard it as be-
ing one of the happiest omens for the future
of our agricultural system, that the attention OF
statesmen and educators is being now turned
more than heretofore, to the establishment OF
special schools devoted to the acquisition of
knowledge OF the real science Of agriculture, to
secure practical results in farming. We want
not ignorant, but educated farmers not mere
theorists, but men who have learned the art OF
improving soils, by the employment of proper
agencies adapted to all kinds of SOL to secr"c
an increase of production.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The Richmond Dispatch speaking Of the OBJ
servations of intelligent colored men, as to po-
litical affairs in this State, says they begin to
see, Tor ought to begin to see, THAT those who
fatter them most do no more for them than
those who tell them DO lies; that there is little
difference between whites in their conduct to-
wards them save that they get their employ
ment and all their compensation from the Con-
servative whites; whilst the leaders of the other
side only muster them about and feed them up
With sugared promises that are never redeemed,
In order to get their votes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.
" 10 show tho uery age md body Of the Times.

go sho,o tho very age md Jo'1y Of the Times. "
The Corouer's jury in the case of the death Of
George Allen, fireman of the Baltimore and
Potnmac Railroad, who was killed By the COLI
sion which occurred on the road on the 18th
inst, Yesterday rendered verdict IN which
they say that they tnu from the evidence OF
the employees Of the company that the accident
might have been averted had either Of the Ell.
pineers observed the caution which coumou
pludeuce and proper regard Tor the safety OF
the passengers would seem to dictate.
Chicago pow coufesses that the cholera is
prevalent there, and that it has been raging
violently for sometime past. The cases thus tar
reported number one hundred and fifty, and
the deaths forty-two. The Times, which states
these facts cautions the people against paulc,
but warns them TO be prudent. 1t also ac'
knowledges that the truth concerning the dis
case has been hitherto suppressed and the health
reports faslded.
Uddersook was arraigned at Weschester,
Pa, yesterday for the murder of Goss, and
pleaded not guilty. His triol, which takes
place in October, will be ooe of the most inter
csting episodes in American jurisprudence.
The double crime, the change OF the principal
figure in the first to the victim of the second,
aud the deep mystery which surrounds both,
will fix the attention Of the country.
A jefferson City, Missouri, special says
Governor Woolson has issued au order to col
vcne special term of the Galloway circuit to1
an investigation of the lynching of Peter kess-
Ter at Fulton on Friday last. The special
further says that desperate encounter may
soon be expected between the railroad TRAM
robbers and an Iowa sheriff, armed with re-
QUESTION from the Governor.
In recognition of the public services of the
late William M. Meredith, formerly Secretary
of the Treasury, aud as a mark of respect for
his memory, business will be suspended 10 the
Treasury Department Oh the Dist inst, the dav
of his funeral, and the Treasury building will
be draped in mourning for the period Of thirty
days.
A special dispatch from Irvine Spring, Lynn
comfy, Kansas, says horrible murder was
pcrpetrated pear that place last night. \ mar
named kellar killed his wife, her sister, and
his two children, piled them on the floor, COW
cred them with straw, aud then set fire to the
heap. He was arrested and there is strong tax
Of ~ pching.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1873

Ex-Governor Palmer, of Illinois, in recent
speech before farmers meeting, urged that
there is no necessity of any further legislation
/ in regard to railways. He took the ground that
the Dartmouth College decision is the law of
the land, and cannot be upset short of upset
ting or amending the Constitution; that railroad
charters are contracts between the corporators
and the State; that railroad companies are
common carriers, and are subject to the obliga-
tons imposed by the common law; that the
common law is ample in its powers to correct
all abuses of railroad and other carriers, If en-
forced; and, finally, that We have more laws on
the statute book, additional to the common
law, than We can enforce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

Dispatches from Washington give the par
ticulars of recent affair at the Tuberosa Agen-
cy, among the Apache Indians, where the
tribe sheltered notorious murderers, refused to
give them up, and invited the small body OF
troops to fight. The soldiers were re Enforced
when the Indians scattered and fled into the
mountains. The latest adv.ces received show a
continued state of excitement and conf lsion IN
the Indian Territory. This country, Inhabited
by the Cherokees, Creeks, ScmiuoleS, Choc-
taws and Chickasaws, century ago dweilcrs In
the region south of the Ohio, seems to be fast
verging upon anarchy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
Washington News.

The project initiated by number of proml-
nent business men 10 the eastern section OF thu
city looking to the erection Of large hotel on
Capitol Hill has taken shape and wall soon be a
success. The proposition Is to make joint
stock company Of the gentlemen interested with
a capital Of S70O,0OO Already S4S0,O0O has
been subscribed.
Chief Clarvoe yesterday received a dispatch
from VIM. Beck, chief of the police at Mllwau'
kee, Wisconsin, stating that one VIM. Hessler,
fugitive from justice from this city, had been
arrested there and was in custody. This is the
same man who so suddenly decamped from the
city some time ago, taking with HIM consider
able jewelry, the property of bis newly-marrled
wife. He is also wanted on other charges. He
was also implicated 10 the murderous assault
made on Officer Burns by party of roughs
about year ago.
A large number of laboring men employed
by the Board of Public Works waited upon
Mr. Willard, member. yesterday, and repre-
Sented to him that they were 10 needful con-
dtion, not having received any money from the
board for their labor tor six months. Mr. Will
lard directed them to call upon Mr.. Shepherd,
the vice-president, but they informed him that
they had doue SO to no purpose.
Or late number Of complaints have been
made at police headquarters on account of the
number of robberes committed in houses which
were locked up, the occupants of the same hav-
ing left the city for the summer:
Trains between this city and New York, via
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, have all been
resumed, but it will be several days before the
Baltimore and Potomac road is again 10 run
ming order. Rain has fallen frequently DUNG
the day, and many cellars on Pennsylvania
avenue and neightorng streets are flooded
Sewers have proved insufficient to carry off the
surplus water, and 10 many cases streets and
business blocks have been overlooked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

AN NJ. {. AND AN EDIrnR A 50, ca] c,..
gram to the Chicago luler-Orean. from K,,.
sas City, Mo, August lllh. says: n
Cobb, member of Congress from Wyando,rr
kasas was attacked by alleged llbeIou, aricI,
in the Wyandottc Gnz2tte, charging him with
being a back pay lobbyist aad humhnr roIon.
that he cheated the Government our oi Sl4.uu
and has attempted To tilhc Il witness in rI.
SpcerS suit in which he was attorney. K. +
Taylor, editor and publisher of The Gazct,.
was arrested on Friday and lay il .a! SaturI,,.
and Sunday, bur was released on bail to-day
The affair creates quite sensation in political
circles, as Cobb is quite prominent. Cohh
publishes card in the morning papers lcny.
ing the charges made against HIM. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

We have received copy of the Journal of
the American Bureau of Mines, published in
Chicago. It is handsomely printed and con-
taius much interesting and valuable matter in
relation to Mines and Mining, in this county
We have received copy of the address deliv-
cred before the Society Of Alumni of the Flr-
GINA Military Institute on July 3, BY Col. Jos.
Mayo, of Richmond. 1t is entitled Virginia
Abstractions. 1t is an able defence of Virginia
and Nirgiuiaus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

10 relation to the Chicago and Alton r. Il !,
disaster, the Baltimore American says:-"Oo
single track road both engineers were racing
their trains for siding, each knowing that if
one or the other did not reach it there could be
no escape FROM frightful calamity. 1t seems
to be case in which there exists not the slight
est excuse for the guilty, and if ever men could
Justly be punished for destroying life these ought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

At the recent meeting of the Southern His
torical Society. at the Montgomery White Sui
phur Springs, Ex-Governor Letcher welcomed
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, who, in reply, said
"He was proud of Virginia. Her brave men
on many battle field bad won name Only
exceled by the bravery and devotion OF the
women whose devotion and zeal during the
war earned for thcm the earnest praise OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

Bishop Gossbrcnner, of the United Broth
rem. declines to be made doctor Of divinity by
the 0t,erbein University. He thinks that these
doctor dignities should be given to men of
qualifications of much higher order, intellec-
tually, than he makes any prctension to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

Mr.. S. S. Cox has been unanimously nomi-
mated by the Democratic Convention in the city
of New York as a candidate for election to the
House of Representatives from That city. to
gil the vacancy caused by the death Of the late
Mr. James Brooks. We hope he will be elee;e
without opposition, or by large N 'jority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The heavy rain storm which prevailed here
Sunday, as stated yesterday, extended but a
short distance 10 the country. In Orange
county and the country along the 9. Il .. K.
r., below GordonsviIle. it did not rain at al!
during the day Sunday, but there was ve' J
6De rain Sunday night, which was much need
ed for the CROPS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

We have contradictory kilograms of Spanish
atfairs-the report of the capture OF the city Of
Berga by the Carlists, and the denial of it.
From the beginning of the civil war 10 Spain the
news has been unreliable and uusatiStacto.y in
its character.
The Madrid Government complains that
France is fayoring the CarIis IS as much as she
can without being Extensively oficous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The news Of reduction in the price Of coal
is announced. At Scranton yesterday Homes.
dale and Lackawanna anthrac,t e We're rc,ais~
at 81. 81 to $3.50 for chestnut, and at the h,
ter figures for stove and CRATE sizes. The cans.
is the competition Of local agencies, which com.
mcncch on Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The Fredericksburg Ledger, advises the
common council Of Fredericksburg to leavy a
tax Oh cats, as there are entirely too mauy OF
them of that branch Of the feline race in the old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

Col. Wthers and w. ". Berry addressed a
very large meeting at Salcw, Roanoke county,
Yesterday. The Court House was crowded, and
the speeches wcru we'll received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The Fredericksburg News thinks, judging by
the testimony given in the matter Of the Wa
waset, as to the cause of the fire, that it must
have been case of Spontaneous combustion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The leading Republican papers. generally,
have nothing or very little to say about the
third term movement-but their silence is
expressive-not of dissatisfaction certainly.
"Cesarism will start with FILL support, :"
when the time comes. The arguments init
mated, and half accepted, in favor Of the third
term, are precisely those employed and adopted
when the French Republic was changed into
an Empire, and Napoleon became Emperor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

We arc authoritativcy adv sed that the Car
olua and Southern life Insurance Companies
OF Mcmphis have consolidated for the sole pur-
pose of economy aud strength, and that the
business of both companies will hereafter be
conducted under one management
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The Conservative Convention to select eau
dilate for the State Senate for the counties of
Louisa Spotsylvania and Stafford will be held
at Spotsylvania Court House the early part Of
next mouth, Louisa county has four or five as.
pirants in the field against Mr. Herudon, the
present incumbent. The delegates to the cou-
vention have been chosen, and as far as their
complexion can be ascertained, Indicate the
nomination of..Mr. Herndon on the first be- lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

A Trieste (Austria) paper complains Of the
Conduct of the seamen of the u. 5. tflgate
Wabash whilst on shore. 1t says the outrages
committed by them have been numerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

The last published "Reminiscences OF eX
Senator Footc is audation of VIM. q. Brown
low, OF TeuncSsee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
CONN ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET August l9-Tac ~;
ferings Of Grain on Change to-day wrrc worry
light, consisting of but 1903 bushels of whit ~, I
red Wheat; sales of the former were snol. NJ
$50 and lGj for good to prime. and Of the l:,;,"r
at 80 l52 and l55 for fair 10 good 10 for psm"
and lGS for Il choice lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

PORT OF ALTMAN OKLA, AUGu ST H. -.
sun RosE..... 80 MOON RlSEs........ | ~
sun SETS. ......... & t.
ARRIVED
Steamship + Knight New York, t. IIoor
& Johnston.
Schr Sarah Foster, Norfolk, lumber. Lo J II b
SmuOt.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia Baltimore, by b Wheat.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Charmcr sailed from New London To-
this port 18th.
Schr L Holmes, hence for Allyns Point, Al
New London 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

ZACHARY TAYLoR's GRAVE OF the pre-
sent CONDITIONS Of the surroundings OF the grave
of the late President Zachary Taylor, the Louis,
vile Courier Journal says Between five and
six miles from the city, on an obscure neigh
bnrhood road, quarter Of d mile IRON the
Brownsboro road, rest the remalos or the
twelfth President of the United otates-Z 'ch-
ary Taylor The grave is situated 10 the uorth-
cast corner of the Taylor farm, aud 1t is mort
flying to relate that it is in a sadly neglected
condition, uDdcrbrush, weeds, and allantus
trees rendering it difficult of access. No monu-
mcnt has ever been erected to Gen. Taylor S
memory The remains lie IN plain vault
built 10 the side of 4 bill, with a marble slab
over the door bearlug the Inscription Il
Taylor, Boru Nov. "A, 1854 Died July 9,
1880
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19

\ DILEMMA. Uuder the state Temperance
law Of Massachusetts, manufacturers Of fer
mented liquors have had scrzcd and couh>ca,cd
property upon which the Uulted States had de-
manded and received taxes. A large number
of letters have beeu written by brewers, asking
if there is no federal authority to project them
after they have complied with the internal rev
euue law Unon the re-asSembIing Of Con
gress, dealers will ask that the federal taxes
paid Oh the articles seized and destroyed By
State authority be refunded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
ARRIV Ep
DIED.

On the 18th Instant, after long and paintu.
illness. LAURA j., wife of Albert l.. Glover.
in the Both year Of her age. Js3s- The friends /.
the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral. which will take place from her late r..-
:dc1cc, lC0 Cameron street, tomorrow Wed
ne$Gay) afternoon, ut ) clock.
Baltimore Sun please copy
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NJ 1850 URI FLO l. K ~
WI WARRA STkD PURE.

ISSOURI FLOUR Or b"N "'
WI WARRANTED PURE; ...;,.
This Bone is reduced to fine powder ''.', ,h
ing less than :! per cent ln"istuFr, ""'
best possible condition for the drit''
Put up in good SACKS ,,.,,.o. q
With Peruvian Gua,:o. tn: bone . ",'s,,in.
fertilizer cheaper thsn the better c1Tss -. "'''r
ulatcd a,t.cr< a.d the les. OF actual tFi"' "a
elusive sviJance Of it, superior merit. Sold NJ
s4S per ton by ,,,.cnN ac.nt.
aug ID H. VI. AA
TNGLLISH CRATE We y.
several ditc.cn. styles, some, of them mem, ' n
largest and hcavtcs, goods used; ALSO '' -
MING GRAPE by the y"rl NJ u-oons
aug Is N. Ne " -
NOTICE-Pcrson having bodies ~ tm' ~
IN dcrsign,ds vault will please cali GA :"
b. Wheatiey, and make arrangements lot ;nrj'
n',,, I'm HENDERSON BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
aug ln-.o5t

pY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHoHITY or
| ID deed OF trust executed by Emrinr W.
Norris to George Tucker, dated Ucto0"r :, i'r'
and recorded in lihcr W, No. ), folio ~, oi tlIr
land record: Of Alexandria, Va, 10 s"tur" >'e
payment OF the nrte of the >aid Etnclinr Vi Nor
ris to O:ner p. Cram for 500 with interest iron,
the above da.r, subject to II credit OF $50, p",'
during the year 1873, the undersigned, as SUP
stitutcI trustee. will sell, at public auction t.
the highest bidder, on SATC RDAF, the NNA
day Of September. 1879 in front Of the Markc'
House. on Royal street, in Alexandria VA. t.'
property described in said deed, to Wit: \ t.
| HOUSE and LOT, No. Ill, on the north -9~ss.
side of Wilkes stree. between IT Asnph MA
PIT, fronting Is feet on Wilkes street, wan
depth OF ST iect : inches, more or less, up"a TIC
| following
Terms: Onc.thrl cash on the day Of sale; the
residue in three equal inSta merIt-. pnyhI'c III p
| II and Is months, with interest from the d"y %
! sale: the deferred payments to be secured by u"
| notes of TIE purcntscr with approved surety
and he title to be retained until all the purchn-c
money is paid. JNO; D; Char III III a ~,
aug l9-cnlw Substituted Trustee.
ID T. BABBlTrS PURE CONCENTKA.
| .. TED TOTASH; double the strcng,n Of
common potash. Six pounds will make 81"
barrel of whit" soAn. For sale by
GEO. McBURNEY & son,
aug - lCG and 10 King stree:
FOR RENT-The commodious two--t' rs
H# BRICK DWELLING, No. 2Gi Prime :.
rent $50 per month. Possession on the lu:h day
of September or sooner if desired. apply To-
aug ly-tf ROBERT w. DAVIS.
TNOCH MORGAN'S SONS SAPOLIoto'
IL sale By GEO. McBURNEi SOY
aug l9 l6tj and 10 KING stree.
CALTl SALT!
~ SALT!
DIRECT lMPORTATlON.
By Die Tugend: A full cargo Of t'A-'
FACTORY-FILLED FINE SAIL:
BY Cornorsnt: A full cargo" 81 Ii EN- "'
GROUND ALUM SALT.
In store: 1909 sacks L1FEH!poit. ,'.l,n.
SALT, and 200 VERDIN & son y
RY.FILLED FINE SALT. For ss!m b!
~ 10 = Srcpi- wharf.