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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
President Grant is again at Long Branch.


4 dispatch from Norfolk says the roof Of the
steam saw mill Of e. NJ & T. G. 1illey, On
Ferry Point, caught fire on "Wednesday, at -
M, from sparks from the smokcstack. The
fire spread to the adjoining houses and llm-
Der mill. Three residences and 100000 feet
of lumber we're consumed. Mcssrs. Iillcys
loss is estimated at $l7 1000; no insurance.
Marion Colbert, esq.,, exGrand Master OF
the Order of Odd-Fellows in Virginia, aud re-
Gently citizen of Hampton, has removed to
Richmond where he is engaged III the COM
mission business.
Mr.. Watts, of the county Of Roanoke, pub
fishes note warning the board of directors OF
the Valley railroad from disposing Of the bonds
of the county of Roanoke and all persons inter
estcd from purchasing the same.
J. D. Blair, treasurer Of Pittsylvana county,
has forwarded to Baltimore the July interest
on the $4,000 of county bonds which vas
subscribed to the Lyuchburg and Danvllie rail
road.
w. H. II. Lynn, Of Staunton, succeeds
Thos. J. Niche, deceased, in the board Of d.
rectors of the Western Lunatic Asylum Mt
Stanton.
VIM. l.. Pates, who killed young Sheets in
Augusta county, in April last, has been ac-
omitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
ALEX CAMBRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1878

Almost every where, tthe recent commence
ments of the Colleges and Schools in the State
of Virginia, the appointed orators have taken
occasion, in addressing the young men, to incul-
cate the noble sentiment, that learning, homes
ty, character, truth and virtue, are Of far more
importance to them than riches or political po-
sition and that they must, after all, only expect
the esteem and appreciation of those whose
good opinion is worth having, for the posses
sion of these requisites, and not for the accumu-
lation of money or the holding of office. When
our young men, all, come to act consistently
upon this advice, they will soon find that they
can mould public opinion to the approval OF
their course, and secure the sutfrages OF the
people, which dcmagogucs in this day are con-
stantly meanly soliciting by unworthy arts and
means. Indeed, political Office, as times CO. is
but little worth having, except for the "emolu-
ments," and how ignoble is the contest which
looks only to the spoils' as the reward of the
VICTOR There is something higher, nobler,
better than money or power
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
Baltimore e. Ohio Railroad.

At the regular monthly meeting of the pres,
ident and directors Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company on Thursday, President
Garrett in the chair, on the application OF
the Washington City, Virginia Midland aud
Great Southern Railroad Company, (late
Orange and Alexandria, for aid in prosecuting
its Danville extension, and offering satisfactory
collateral securities, it was determined unanl-
mousy by the Baltimore and Ohio board to ad-
vance from time to time, as might be needed,
in money and credits, the aggregate amount
of 100000, with the view of insuriDg the
completion of this important line southwark at
an early day. A proposition from the same
company to permanently lease to the Baltimore
and Ohio company that portion of its Manas-
sas branch line extending from Strasburg to
Harrisonburg, distance of ffty-one miles,
was accepted, at rental Of SS9.250 gold, an
Dually This is on capitalized basis OF 81
$4,000, or S25, 900 per mile, Oh which ! per
Ct is to be paid per annum as the condition OF
the lease This contract gives an uDbroken
control of the line through to the point at
which the Valley railroad, now in course ofcon-
struction, begins in its progress to Staunton
and thence to Salem, on the Atlantic, Ohio
and Mississippi road.
President Garrett formally announccd his con-
templated trip to Europe, which he found ne
cessary, and on which he will depart from Bal
timore early.
Mr.. John King, jr,, the vioe.president, was
then unanimously elected president pro tenn
pore during the absence Of Mr. Garrett
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Board OtAI4lcrlncn.

At meeting of the Board of Aldermen held
July s, 1873, there were present: Or those hoi.
ing over l.. IL. Loving J. $. French. J. B
johnson and J. A. Sea:on, and Of those eloc,oI
for two years from July l. 1873, from the H.,
Ward, w. A Moore from the ID Ward $. y.
Jannoy; from the 3D. Ward, d. NJ. French; from
the 4th Ward, j. G. Underwood
Messrs. s. Ii. Janney, J. G. Underwood, L. /,
Loving and J. S. French were nominated I, r
President, Messrs Underwood, Loving and }. ).
French declined, and upon balloting Mr.. .J,.p.
ney WIS elected, and being sworn in by Jus,irr
May, administered the oath to the new member,
j J. Jameson aad NJ B. HARLOW were II mi.
mated as Clerk, and upon baloting J. J. jamie.
son was declared elected.
L. }. Robey and Jacob Foltz were nominate
for Messenger, and upon balloting l.. j. Ryier
was elected.
The President announced Mes:rs. D. N
French and Underwood members Of tn, f.
nance Committee on the part of this Board.
The Board then a !journed.
Testc: JNO. j. JAMESON, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The Washington correspondent of the BaItl'
more Sun says THE library of Congress has
just come into possession of a number of valua,
Bile early printed books, in the Latin, French
and English languages. The collection was
made years ago by Mr.. Laurie, Scotch clergy
man, long resident in the United States, and
at the time of his death of Washington. The
books were presented originally to the Wash
ington Library, since merged into the Young
Mems Christian Association Library, by DR.. c.
Hall, one of the heirs, and, was known as the
Laurie collection. With the consent of DR..
Hall the collection was transferred to the La
brary of the United States as the most appro-
pirate, secure and permanent place for its de-
posit."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

We are of those who think that Congress
ought not to have increased the salary of the
President of the u Shat his "pay'' is al
ready ample-that besides his salary he has
other advantages of saving him from expenses
that the additional salary was not necessary, at
all-and it should not have been increased in
view eff his election for another term, although
the law was passed before the 4th of March
last. Probably we are in "large minority
in holding this opinion, but nevertheless it is
our opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
A Great Horror Done Away With.

House cleaning is great horror TO niue men
out of every ten Oceans Of suds-the product
of tons of soap-fairly food every part Of the
house. The women, from the mistress down,
labor as they never worked before, and what
With the discomfort, the smell of suds and the
dampness, and not unfrequently sickness, the
product of colds and overwork, matters are
generally disagreeable. The use of Sapolio in
stead of soap does away with all this discom-
fort. It lightens the labor a hundred per
cent, because it removes dirt, grease, stains
and spots with hardly any labor, with but little
water. and in one tenth the usual time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

T1HE UNDERSIGNED, as Commissioners of
i the Circuit Court of King George county
lin the suit of Little, receiver, vs.. Lomax, &c,
will sell, at gnblie sneti9n' a. ling George Ct
gust, 1873, Court day, that fine estate, PIANO
RAMA" containing 100 acres more or less
600 open land, the rest in wood and tim ber
The b DWELLING HOUSE, built of br ok, sHsS
is large and substantial though somewhat .QESE
out of repair and is situated on the first range Of
hills about one mile from the Potomac, COM
handing most extensive and beautiful view
About 400 acres are low grounds and meadow
land; the residue rolling, we'll adapted to the
growth of corn, wheat, tobacco and fruits. The
tract is easily susceptible of division into two or
three farms, and is one of the most valuable and
beautiful estates on the Potomac river. Persons
wishing to purchase are invited to inspect the
property.
Terms Cash for expenses &C., say $1,000,
and the residue in one, two, three, four and I'VE
years, with interest. Personal security and title
retained G.. w. LEWIS,
j. J. MASON,
VIM. a. LITTLE,
r. B. LEWIS,
F. G. S. HUNTER,
King George CO., jy Scots Commissioners.
T1HE UNDERSIGNED, Commissioners of
i the Circuit Court of King George county,
in the suit OF Quisenbury's adm'x VS.. Qusen-
George Court House, on THURSDAY, the 7tb
day Of August 1878, Court day, the REAL ES-
TATE OF the late n glastonbury, known as
THE COTTAGE" containing shout 600 acres
of land on Machodock creek, near its mouth,
with comfortable D YELLING HOUSE s:ssA.
and all necessary out-buildings. The land eESaa
is level and well enclosed, fields divided by sub
siantial fences. Tho soil of first quality and i'm
proved by lime and judicious cultivation, and
with its facilities for water transportation and its
access to supplies of fish, oysters and wild fowl,
presents valuable objec. for parties desiring TO
invest in real estate
Terms: Cash for costs and expenses, say 500,
and the residue in one two and three years,
with interest Personal security and title re-
tanned GEO. w. LEWIS,
JULIEN j. MASON,
VIM. A. LITTLE,
King George co., jy 5-cots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

At the celebration of the Fourth of July, in
Philadelphia, there was formal transfer of
the grounds in Paramount Park set apart for
the Centennial Exhibition in 1876, to the asso-
citation for conducting that Exhibition. The
ceremonies we're imposing, aud a large crowd
was present.
In Washington the day was celebrated by
several societies; also in New York, Boston,
and the other principal cities at the north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
EDCCa T{tI.SIL.

VIRGINIA AGRICU LTURAL Ale.
Y CHANICAL COLLEGE,
The Second Session will open on the 18th or
AUGUST.
Provision is made for instruction in Agricul-
ture and Technical Mechanics in addition To the
usuol Scientific and Literary studies
The necessary expenses of the State student do
not exceed Sl5U for the session of ten months.
The cost to pay student is S45 more. This eS-
innate includes Tuition, Board Room-rcnt Fu-
el Lights, Washing, Books and u Uniform Suit
For Catalogue address
c. l.. c. MINOR, Prest,
Jy 5-eo2m Blacksburg, Montgomery co, VIZ.
a Ring TON HOME SCHOOL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The RADICAL Nom NAT1oN.-Geo, h. De-
neale, an old Tenth-Le gion Democrat who has
been considered ''6shy, by the Conservatives
for some time past, is out in long letter to
the State Journal, declaring that "Barkis is
willin'." He will accept the pomiuatlon OF the
Radical party for the Office of Governor, and
be very thankful for the favor. He bids strong
ly, declaring that he voted for Grant and is
in accord with the Administration. What
more could be asked Nothing, the Journal
seems to think, for it accepts Mr.. Deneale's dec
laration of principles and expresses willing
ness to trust the cause of the party in bis
hands. We think it much more probable that
Deneale may be the nominee of the party than
that Gen. Wise will be accepted on his own
terms.
1t is not little remarkable, that the three
men that have been most frequently spoken OF
as the probable candidates OF the Radical par
ty, belonged to that old States Rights party !
We aIlude, of course, to Hughes, Wise and
Deneale. They seem to have forgotten their
former doctrines and are now willing (the first
and last, certainly to accept a nomination
from the party that has nearly obliterated the
lines that separated Federal from State prerog-
alive and consolidated the Government under
something equivalent to King, Lords and Com
mons, with State government nowhere We
think that this is singular spectacle, to say
the least -Lynchburg Vrgmian,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05


ARRIVED
Steamer Georgeanna, Baltimore, to Hooe &
Johnston.
Schrs Helen Hasbrouck New York, and II A
PAUL, Providence, to P Agnew.
Schrs Emma f Hart, Boston, and Maggie &
Lucy, Groton to American Coal Co.
Schr Elizabeth Francis, Havre-de Grace to
Smoot 81 Perry.
Steamer ohm Gibson, New York, by Hooe s.
Johnston.
Steamer Wswaset. Cone river, by Potomac
Ferry Go.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Jos Broders
s. Co.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by F A
Reed.
Schrs Warren Sawyer and Freddie L Porter,
Boston, and s q Sharp, East Cambridge, by
American Coal Go.
Schr K + Hart, Boston, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr E c Scranton, Nominy, by W A Smoot.
Schr 81 Hasbrouck Hoboken, by J P Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
The Cormorant, for this port, cleared outward
at Liverpool 10th ult
Schr Sophia Godfrey, hence, at Vineyard Ha-
ven 30th ult.
Schr Bonny Boat hence. at Boston 1st.
Schr Jesse w Knight hence, at Pswtucket LIST
instant.
schr Ray, for this port cleared at Baltimore
Sd instant.
Schr H A Ames, hence, at Boston Sd instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The commencement exercises of the Virginia
Military Institute took place yesterday. The
valedictory address was delivered by Cadet l..
L. Cochran, of Alabama. The orator of the
day was Cadet j. P. Jefries, of Va. There
were fifty graduates. the largest number since
the establishment Of the institution. Col. Hol-
laday, of Winchester, delivered an eloquent
address to the graduating class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

A meeting of the Conservative party of the
county of Prince William, will be held at
Brentsvile on the first day of July Court, for
the purpose of appointing Delegates to the
State Convention, which assemblies in Rich
mond on the 9th day of August next. Township
meetings in Loudoun county, are called for
Saturday, the 10th inst, for the purpose of
appointing one delegate and one alternate to
represent each township in the State Conven-
finn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

1t is constantly said that efforts will be made
to repeal the law abolishing the Thanking priv
lege. We hope they will not be successful.
We want no more franking privileges. Let
people pay their own way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The news that the German government had
invested sl0,0O0,OO0 in u. S. bonds, is much
discussed in financial circles. In New York it
is stated that this purchase consisted OF $1,000,
new IS and 100000 sos. 1t was reported
that this investment was for the German In
valids' Fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
our opinion.

Mr.. Lesseps, the famous French engineer,
proposes plan to bring London within week s
journey of Calcutta, by the construction of a
railway from Orenburg, Russian town, to
Pcshawar, province of British India, dis
lance of less than $500 miles, connecting the
system of Russian railways with the railways of
British India, so that passengers and troops
may be forwarded, all parties consenting, from
Calais to Calcutta, through Warsaw and Mos
COW, without so much as break Of gauge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The Lynchburg Virgiuiau remarks that
"The suggestion that the next military meet
ing of the Alumni of the Military Academy of
the U. S. be participated in by Union and ex-
Confederate soldiers alike, is one Of generous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

1t is stated that in the attempts to trans
plant oysters taken in the waters of the Chesa-
pcake bay, to the coast of England, for culture
there, out of the one hundred varieties, it has
been found that six only will stand importation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The Washington Star gives what purports
to be history of the rise and progress of the
Oranges of tho Patrons of Husbandry. The
Star says tho order had its rise in that city, and
that to o. H. Kelley. William Saunders. John
r. Thompson, and few others its successful
start Is due,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

The Marlboro Gazette, at Upper Marlboro
Prince Georges county, Nd, published by Mr..
Geo. W. Wilson, entered upon the 3Sth year its
existence on Wednesday last, and the editor
cougratulates his readers and himself upon the
success which has attended the paper dur
ing the thirty-eight years that he has been
connected with it. We wish the worthy editor
continued prosperity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

Littelrs Living Age, for this week, contains,
as usual, an excellent selection from late Brit
ish Reviews and Magazines.
The African Repository, for July. contains
much matter Of interest to the friends Of the
Colonization Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

During the Shah of Persis's visit to St. Pc
tersburg, whilst be was being feted and feasted,
the German ambassador there taking advau-
tage of his good humor, negotiated q CONNER
cial treaty between the German empire and
Persia, which gives the former great advan-
tapes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

SHEEP KILLED LAST YEAR.-Among the
other business transacted by the county Court
at its last session, large number of bills for
sheep killed By dogs last year were passed upon
and claims to the amount of S60l aloWed-to
be paid out of the dog tax for that year, 10 full
or pro rata as the funds will allow. Allowing
1882 Ia safe estimate, we believe, on account
of ignorance of the provision made for these
losses) for the sheep lost for which bills have
not been presented we have the round sum of
81 900 for sheep killed by dogs 10 this county
during the year 1872. Who will say that dogs
are not valuable ?-SprIt of Jefferson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

A letter from Long Branch 10 the Northern
papers says that White summer liVcrles--n-
stituted BY General Grant-are becoming the
rage and really show very Effectively &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
WILL
REOPEN IN SEPTEMBER.
jy 5-eolm Miss E. P. RIVERS, Principal.
D % 4 N o. E COL l. &c +
LII SALEM VIRGINIA.

y a = G l. G T. :,
LII SALEM, VIRGINIA.
TWENTY-FIRST SESSION, 1S73-1i.
Begins Sept. g. and closes June II.
Course of study as high as that Of any CoIcg"
in Virginia.
Literary Societies of first rank. Excessive
Libraries, Reading Room Cabinet and Laborn
tory.
Location unsurpassed in America
The abundance OF the Roanoke Vslley renders
the expenses very moderate For session of ten
months Cnc!uding Board, Tuition, Fuel, Lights,
Washing, SC. about 500.
Students from nineteen States and Territories.
Gs- For Catalogues and further information
address Rev. d. +. BITTLE, ID. D..
President
Persons desiring further particulars arc t"-
quested to leave their names 1t the Gazette viico
Salem, Roanoke co. jy 3-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

LOUISIANA DEBT. -Attorney General Will
liams has received a dispatch from Governor
kellogg, of Louisiana, which says:
eve have this day given notice that all past
and due coupons of the State for March April
May and June will be paid on and after the
10th instant 10 New Orleans and in New York.
The amount of this payment exceeds three
hundred and twenty-five Thousand dollars. |
have ascertained that large amount of coupons
due before the first of June were not paid, and
l have paid them. This makes over three
hundred thousand dollars interest due by the
late administration which we have paid. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

SALES OF LAND.-Mr. Powell Harrison,
commissioner, sold last Saturday, 10 the case
of Calender vs.. Elder, q acres Of land at
SIG per acre. Purchased by D. W: G. CalIen-
der. j. L. Rinker, Auctioneer. Messrs. No
land and Foster, commissioners, sold on Tues
day last, to Mr.. F. L. Palmer, II acres OF the
Harrison Gross farm at 1915 per acre. -Lees-
buro Washagtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

LINE AND LIMEsToNE-A letter from q
gentleman travelling at the North, to the Man
assas Gazette, says: IF our limestone compa-
MES near Front Royal would become as wealthy
as those of Southern Pennsylvania, let them 60
into the business in the most extensive manner,
aud then let the people patroDize them. The w.
c., V. NJ. & G. s. r. R.. could we'll afford to
make extensive arrangements for the cheap
transportation of lime. Their increased freight
from the milk, vegetables and cattle, which
would be sent over the road, and the great in-
hux of emigration and travel which would fol-
low would abundantly repay them, though they
should carry the lime at less than cost. When
the Manassas and Potomac r. r. is completed
large lime depot at Potomac City would sup
ply lime all along the Potomac by the same
cheap water transportation that has supplied
Delaware
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

Mr.. Jefferson Davis, now IN New York on
business, put stop on Thursday to an attempt
by reporter Of the New York Herald, to in
terview" him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05

90 BUSHELS CLEAN SEED BUCK
w WHEAT received this day and for sale
by lily 81 DAVY S HARMON.