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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01
Conservative Meeting.

Agreeable to announcement made By the
County Conservative Commi,tec n meeting was
held at BrcntsvIlle on Saturday the 18th day 81
September, 1873.
T he meeting was called to order By Captain
J.. a. Davis, one OF the committee for br"'its-
vile township and on motion OIL stone !"'so
G.. t. Sinclair was called tu the char hna hH".h
Nelson elected Secretary
Upon taking tho chair Judge Sinclair an
nounccd tina. the object Of the meeting "ns 20
select six delegates t. represent TINS l"whShlp III
the county convention to assemble al bFt'ts-
Vile on Monday the 9th of October, !or the puE-
pose of nominating county oilccia
On motion Of A. f. woodward, esq, II was
resolved tn It the whole OF the delegation o! tniS
township b. instructed to vote tor the cahdl"a.t
of each office having she grealest nuinhef 81
votes in this meeting in the CONVENTION "hicl
assemblies on the 9TH of October, 1915 uhes= u
should be decided in said convention u sca'c Ihc
vote of each township
Tho following gentlemen vert elected 10 rep
resent Brcntsvlilc township ut said ronvnntlon
A. +. woodward. g. B. Chichester, D. - Payne
Josiah stone, I. X. Davis and Allen Howison.
4 count being demanded resulted as follows:
For the Honse of Delegates, Purcell AZ, Dun
nineton II; Cummonwcalth's Attorney, Larkin
p. Meredith -; for Sheriff, Goodwin -, But
Ter +.
ON motion Of W. ". Thornton the delegates
were instructed to cast their united votes for w.
w k,ncheoe NJ TIRE .sure!, Sins Batter for
Surveyor, and W. L. Brawner for Superintend-
ent Of the Hoor
If 1his meeting be certified To the convention,
and further that they be published in the Alex
sndria papers and ManaSs,,s Gazette.
CHAS. Il. SINCLAIR Chairman.
F. NELSON, Secretary.
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The Campo n-Eucouragins News.

Correspondence of the Alex. Gazette
SrAUNToN, Va. Sept. %, 1873. General
Kemper going down the Valley met Col. r.
4. Wi,hers coming up here to-day. There
was large outpouring Of the sovereigus, and
the Court House was crowded to its utmost
capacity. Col. NJ. G. Hartman presided and
introduced Gen Kemper, who spoke for two
hours and half. He was followed by Col. r.
f. Withers. at the conclusion Of whose speech
Col. Gilman made Somc amusing remarks. The
speeches Of Gen. Kcmper and Col. Withcrs
were able, clear and plain reviews Of the sltua
tion They depicted Radicasm as it is in the
South, and appealed to EirginiaDs to save
Virginia from ruin. and to protect the affairs
and fire sides bcqueathed by our g orlous revo
lutionary ancestors. They spoke at length and
reviewed Mr.. Hughes record in a manner.
while gentemanly and decorous was still Scath-
ing. The contrast between the old fashioned.
old "foggy" State Of Virginia under Conscrva-
two rule, and that of Ego ahead South Caro-
Ina and Louisiana, under the rule Of the en-.
ightened truly Ioil, " should, think, have
been conclusive to any impartial nearer. The
accounts given by both our standard bearers
from those parts of the State over which they
have been cam aignlng Is most encouraging.
They are confident that the Great Southwest
and the Great Valley of the Shenandoah will
poll large majorities for the Conservative ticket.
met here gentlemen of prominence from varl-
Gus sections of the State, all of whom add news
of cheer and encouragement fer the Conserva-
tive ticket.
Gov John Letcher is here to-day and adj
dressed mass meeting Of the citizens tonight.
lie is hale, hearty, and as Interesting as usual.
OCCASIONAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01
Our .7E0flaCrS.

Ihc world - excepting our grandmohcr, took
especial pride in the Possession Of rows Of tin,
ware that giiStencd like u polished mirror.
Every article about their houses susceptible Of
polish Including The brass KIN ckur was rvg,i-
!arly frightened up until it fairly gii,,cnyl
With heir primitive materials, such As Bath
brick. emery rotten stone, exc, II was a serious
!aborabn' one Of love Nowadays, however
their daughters use Sapo,iO, and in onc hour
can polish more articles and ID it better than
th,y could IN a whole day. lfyou wlsh to ex-
Gel your mothers in The brightness Of your
Kitchen ware use :Sapuio. sep o9-cplw
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Correspondence.
AIry,SrpI, Y, n.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct |. lS73
s. CAnJnnon Nuic esq.,, Ilcram}ru. Va.
DEAR SIR The undersigned dclaratcs oIao,
to IA Convention. to nominate" cundIa,e, for tba
House Of Delegates of Virginia, APPROVING ~
your record as a member Of the last IayjsIprnr.
ami assuring yen o. our hearty support il rho
event OF you: being a candidate for re rlsc,i,n
wouI,l, in view Of the conflicting rumors cur,
rent in this community, respectfully request
that you inform Us if you will accept the non;.
patton of the Conservative Convention. which
will assemble in this cry on Saturday. O,.
tobcr llth. Yours very truly,
GEO. X. SulNS.
- GEORGE WASHINGTON,
JNo. j. JAMESON,
}. !. BECKHAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The Washington Chronicle says 1--WE
were yesterday shown some fine specimens of
iron ore recently discovered in Orange county,
Va, near Madison run, seven miles north of
Gordonsville, and on the line of the Orange
and Alexandria railroad. Virginia's soil is fill
ed with mineral wealth, and, as soon as the
means are developed to work the hidden trea-
sures of the Old Dominion, perhaps her people
will become as Industrious and her limits be
crowded with as many workshops, as the pros
porous keystone State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

Death has just deprived Dahomey in Africa
of the sovereign who rcigued over her domain
for several years in style savagey arbitrary.
To mark their disapproval of the deceased
monarch, the people of Dahomey curtailed the
horrible funeral honors usual paid their SOW
ereigus Only twenty. four human beings were
inundated on the grave of the dead King, in-
stead Of the hundreds of men and women usual
ly murdered on such occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The financial panic is beginning to lessen the
business at the Patent Office very seriously.
During the past week but four extensions have
been granted, while the number of patents
issued is considerably less than that of the pre-
vious week. This is owing to the fact that the
Office can not receive certified checks In pay
ncnt for fees, and many parties endeavored to
pay them with the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The Baltimore Sun quotes as the saying of a
movalist that next to the grace of God, the
best means 10 the world to deliver you from a
thousand temptations to sin and vanity is to pay
your debts, and you will not have wherewithal
to buy costly toy or pernicious pleasure.
Pay your debts, and you will not have what to
lose to gamester-and We may add, in stock
gambling
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

One Harrison p Brown, who was convicted
and sentenced in March last to four years in
prison for attempted robbery of the Corn Ex-
change Bank of Philadelphia, has been identi-
fed as an escaped convict. He was convicted
under the name of Richard Rowe, in 1866, and
sentenced to thirteen years imprisonment, for
implication in the robbery of the National
Bank of Cadz, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

FRIENDS WORTH HAVING. The West Chcs-
ter Republican relates the following :-"Dur-
ing the financial excitement that prevailed on
Friday aud Saturday last, a run was made
upon the banking house of Mr.. j. NJ. Albert
son. of Norrstown No one in ordinary times
would question Friend Albertsons ability to
pay all his depositors. but as one scared animal
will sometimes startle whole herd so it proved
in this instance with few timid depostors.
While the rush was at its height, and the
greeubacks we're being paid out as rapidly as
busy hands could handle them, Henry s. Hit
ner, esq, of htemarsh, entered the building,
and after taking cursorY glance at the scene
before him, took up Il piece OF paper and wrote
thereon--'I agree to BE- responsible to the de-
positors in the banking house of j. Morton AL
bertson. to the extent of one hundred thousand
dollars, signed his name, dated the paper, and
fastened it up against the entrance door, where
every one entering could see it. A few minutes
thereafter his brother, Daniel 0. Hitner, ESD,
came iD, and noticing the paper, took it down
and wrote: L concur in the above, and will be
responsible to the extent Of one hundred thous-
and dollars more signed his name with date,
and replaced the paper in its former position.
These TWO gentlemen were known to be album
dainty able to make their words good-Danlel
0. Hitner being by far the weathiest man in
Montgomery county. Our informant says the
scare was over in twnkling, and no one would
have supposed there was man IN the crowd
that had come there with the slightest loten.
ton Of drawing his money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

Cou.--Halnaip +. J.. Bcrthonol, an cxpc,
ricnc>d ari scientific explorer, informs the
Smithsonian Institution Hat i very remarkable
coal vein bias ju>t been di.cyycrcl six miles
south # Golden Cty, Colorado. il i, I tilted
up deposit OF gray clay filed the trunks aud
limbs .! ircc. resembling red cedar, transformed
into tricht, hard coal, resembling jet. Large
quantities. 81 rilr lliutS, tools, aud arrow head,
have also been found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

A letter from Richmond ays:-''The State
has about $SOO,OOO deposited in the FIRST Ma
tional Planters National, and Union Banks,
and in the Richmond Banking and Insurance
Company of Richmond but the greater part Of
this large sum will not be needed until the lst
of January, when the next installmeut of in-
terest is to be paid "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

Count de Chambord, in letter to his sup
porters in France. says "his object is union OF,
parties 10 France, and the restoration of her
glory, greatness, aud prosperity. He repudl-
ated the intention of Introducing extreme reac-
tive measures or of attacking Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

At the last session of the General Assembly
of Virginia it was provided that the next Gen,
eral Assembly should meet on the lst of Janu
airy, 1874, instead of the LIST Monday in Decen
Der of this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The cable announces the death in Berlin of
Louise Muhlbach, the German authoress. The
Southern public was first made acquainted with
her by the publication, during the war, of a
translation of a novel entitled Joseph H. and
his Court" Since then many other works of
hers Of similar character have been publish
ed, but her popularity as writer has waned
consjderahly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

10 a1other column will be found notice OF
the death of Mr.. j. G. Meem, of Lyuchburg,
an old and esteemed citizen of that place, and
well known and highly respected in this section
of the State. His fine estate, Mount Airy, IN
Shenandoah county, is one of the best in Fir-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The VIRGINIA STATE CONSTITUTIONAL
letter from Richmond 10 the Baltimore Sun
says:
"At the meeting Of the next General Assem-
bly,, the members Of which are to be chosen at
the election in November, amendments propo-
sed by the last General Assembly to sections
one two, three and four of the seventh article
OF the State constitution are to be acted upon.
If adopted and afterwards ratified by the peo-
PIE, there will be complete change 10 the
mode of county organization township
system will be abolished, and the old one of
magisterial districts be practically revived.
Then the regular election of county officers will
take place On the fourth Thursday 10 May, and
the officers of the magisterial districts will be
chosen at the same time-the former will hold
office for four and the latter for two years
The present sytem of townships has been tried
for three years, and does not meet with appro-
val; in fact it is odiously unpopular aud uubear-
ably offensive, because of the great expense it
entails and the unnecessarily large number of
oticeholders it provides for. There seems to
DC a general sentiment in favor of the coDtem-
plated alteration, and no issue has been made
upon it in this canvass"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The editors and proprietors of the newspa-
pers 10 Philadelphia met yesterday and passed
resolutions of respect to the memory of the late
Col. Charles j. Biddle, editor of the Philadel
mia Age,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01
ALEXANDRIA. w., Oct. !, i,

j,
70 Nc$N*. Geo. Il. Shinn, Gro Wnshiugt,,
.Juo. d. Jon.i,son and d. T. BcAlnm:
GENTLEMEN: i am in receipt of Your note
Of this date. asking me whether | will ac.rn,
domination for seat in the next Hou,. Of
Delegates, if rendered. By the Conservative
Convention which will meet here on the lIrb
Of this month. Several mouths since, for Ju.i.
ness reasons. determined not to become aclr.
didafe for reelection. and 50 expressed my,.i;
to a number of my friends. some Of whom are
delegates to the Convention. Afterwards was
50 strongly urged by gentlemen. in whose iuiyr.
mcnt paced tn: utmost reliance to acc ~,
nomination, upon the ground ofduty to nv
party, that SAID thar il, Notwithstanding my
we'll known deStrr not TO be a candidate. the
Convention should ih!uk ii best for the inter.
csts OF the party TO confer the nomination upon
me. that remembering the obligation | was
under to the party for the generous support it
had given NE two years ago. | would not feel
at liberty to dcc!lnc. Since that time however.
circumstances entirely Of persona! nature have
arisen which render it impossible for HE at
this time to accept Il nomination.
avail myself Of tlls opportunity 10 pledge
vention whoever they may be.
Thanking you very sincerely for the kind
uacncr in Which you have been pleased to
Spc%k Of my course while III the Legislature,
aud for Your oifcrot' support
| am. very truly, your friend.
- II Nr.rr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The African Repository for this month has
been issued, and contains much matter of inter
est to the friends of the Colonization Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

The New York Tribune is advocating the call
for an extra session Of Congress, to legisate Tor
resumption of specie payments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

A magnificent street pageant of the Knights
Templar took place in Philadelphia yesterday.
Upward of FIVE thousand Knights were in line,
and presented splendid sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01
ALEX ANDRlA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER l, 1878.

TIE FINANCIAL SITUATION The Baltimore
Sun says :-"Dispat:hes received from several
portions of the country yesterday report return
ing confidence. In New York affairs, with the
reopening of the Stock Exchange, &C., seem to
be rcadjusting themselves on the old basis
The principal news from the South is to the
effect that at Charleston, S. c., three-tourths
of the cotton sales yesterday were for green
backs, instead of exchange exclusively, as has
been the case since the crisis Favorable re-
ports come from Richmond, Va, where conf
depce is restored. In Memphis, Tenn, re-
sponsible merchants have paid in $500 900 to
the First National Bank of that city, which
will enable it to pay all its liabilities and re-
sumo business at once. The banks generally of
Memphis have agreed to open, in addition to
the usual business an exchange account, to be
paid in kind, for the purpose of moving cotton. .
Reports from Chicago are not so encouraging
as the dispatches of Monday indicated, and the
corporate authorities are discussing the danger
Gus expedient OF. issuing city scrip. In Balti-
more the banks are beginning to extend the
usual accommodations to their customers. In
Washington the financial aspect continues un-
changed, except that the business community
has become more accustomed to the situation.
The certified check system of the associated
banks has been found to answer its purpose,
and the checks are taken by most dealers for
l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

SrspESsIoS.-A letter from Knoxville,
Tenn, says :-"Suspen>ion is becoming very
nopular with many | sawa Boston drummer,
who walked up to the proprietor of the Lamar
House and told him that be had suspended.
The last saw of that drummer was suspen-
sion from the toe of the right boat Of that land
lord down flight of steps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

DEATH OF JOHN B. BALDwIN.-A dispatch
from Staunton announces the death of John B.
Baldwin, esq. He underwent yesterday sur
gical operation, it being the last hope for his
life, but bis system had been so weakened that
he died at o'clock at night DR.. Goulay, Of
New York, performed the operation. Mr..
Baldwin was Speaker of the Confederate House
of Representatives. After the war he was
Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia,
and 10 1860 was, within one vote of receiving
the Conservative nomination for Governor.
He was man of eminent abilities, sound law
yer, an accomplished advocate, and one of the
best popular speakers in the State. We record
his death with sincere regret.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

DEFINITION. Bailey, the Danbury News
man, is sometimes wise, as well as witty. When
asked by correspondent, where are parts
unknown" he very truthfuly replied, where
they don advertise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01
Washington News.

The Ohio Republican Association here has re-
solved to test before the SupremeCou the decl-
sion Of Judge Freasc, OF Ohio, that under the
constitution Of that State a mau who left OHIO
to hold office in Washington, with no present
intention to return within any definite time,
cannot vote in that State.
The large bust Of Pulaski, which has been 10
the basement of the capital under the rotunda
for several years, is 10 be sold by the executors
of the sculptor kullusowski. 1t is valued By
the appraisers at 81 900. ,,
Gov. Shepherd having received reports that
the public colored schools arc badly managed,
has appointed Superintendent Wilson and a
committee to examine into and report upon
their condition.
The preparations for the regatta here next
Thursday are all Completed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

SUDDEN DEATHS We regret to have to
note the deaths of several citizens of this cum
ty, which have occurred recently. Mr.. james
Spindle, died suddenly at his residence, pear
Loretto, on Wednesday, the 18th lost; Mr.
Charles Bayuc, formerly Of Loutoun, but for
the last wear or TWO a resident of this county,
died of cougestive chill. Mr. John Sandy,
Of Tanpahapnock, died from the same cause on
Sunday the 2lst inst Mr. Sandy was broth
er Of i. NJ. Sandy, esq, collector Of customs
at Tappahannock TO these may be added the
death of Mr.. Lowell Todd, which occurred at
his residence, near Ncwtown, 10 King and
Queen county, on Saturday of last week, Of
disease of the heart = Tnppnhnunock Lier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

INTEREST on REGISTERED BoSDs.-The
Treasury commenced, for the first tme ycster-
day paying by checks the November interest
Oh the new registered five per cent bonds held
by the Treasurer in trust for national banks
upon rebate Of six per cent. per aunum. The
Secretary decided that the rebate upon the ad-
vance payments must be the legal rate of inter
est, six per cent. per annum, irrespective OF
the rate OF interest on the bonds.
Advance payments Of interest coupons have
frequently been made by the Department, but
this is the first time that the interest has been
paid upon registered bonds one month and a
day in advance. The action ot'the Department
in this matter will afford immediate relief TO
two thousand national banks that hold the re-
gistcred tves ip question. One of the Wash
ington national banks and several outside the
city received their November interest yesterday
aud all the others will get it upon application.
The November interest on registered six per
cents and all registered FIVE per cents not he Id BY
the United States Treasurer in trust for national
banks will be paid at the usual time at maturl-
ty, as there is no arrangement by which it can
be paid earlier. The interest on the former
not being paid by checks, and the principal OF
the latter being subject to transfer prevents adj
vance payments. = Washington Chronicle
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~. =. 1. Hrr.,y. Aucti0nccr.

4 VALUE BILE FAk IN, II Altf,A-N
n COUNTY. VIRGINIA. FOR 81 Lh..
b. vfrtun al II dccd Of trust ","clt"d hy A'-";'
Erunn md Pn,l'inn hi wife iat"l February l.
1859. and of record in the Clerks o.'ic"- .! ''I
County Court vi the cou:.t.cs OF 1nriaA H'N
AlpAarlfi., Virgins, and o! orders IL III" oHIH
rlpt proceedings Of Alvey Coa'' x g" '. i'T'''.
Brurir, tho Under gncd, a. trust" u! 's'' ..''
OF trust, viii expose u sale, at pHb',C Ma,
on SATURDAY, the Isl day Of S"Tm'N1s.
1873. vt II q clock m. in iron: Of tn" MMtrm
House III the city Of Ai"HnnGrE'. va ~,
CERTAIN TRACTS Or LAND, c'h'sj"' ~
said deed Of trust bD.h Ill .t.c! II SAD t2iH ~
F.irfy adjoining the lands I" JOSEF" '''' Il
and Others. ard Wing on BUll=' Run a."
tracts containing about two hundred h'' .,h.r.
five acres, and the other containing about -
rine ac-cs-tne twn parcels forming "' -e.
had Of anolI, three hundred and httee" acre,
I'll, said land i, 81 "Acc!lant I,t'uf"' s'
good state Of Improvement and IA. .!.iII
new. connections AMI cpmf,r able y" BIZ A.
LING HOUSE. md all ne cary "'. ~
house. and within three m!cS 81 hh''''
ton IT,. :, ~
Term: of Sac: Five hundred d'l"T' ,'.,,
pnid in cash, ND tie reside In e'iH1' .,.r
irr,,ts At six. twelve, eighteen ni!1 i"ri.'!
months from the day Of sale, "ItI "'ss'' :,om
on mt the rate Of -iX per cent per A''''.. i -
.aid rariod; saii instruments IN ." ;, '..r.l
the bonds OF the Il chaser, with 80 I'll h"
80, urity, and tar ttIc 10 be retain" -'n.-,r
yur.L,:, money is fully paid, ana ."' =, y!.s
iiADle to be re:old upon II ial!uFc - '''"f
Inc e''''S . - l,HURY WOOD, TRUSTEE
Fairfax county, oct law ---..,. -
TNGLlSH PARTRIDGE Iof~'
T. SPLENDID GOODS,
FOR RAIL ROADING Sui,!Ii..n.~
TOM y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-01

1cs,~ Hor, r H. MoSTAGr: will adore t"'
re0nIc OF Primo" William NJ B7r't:'''!" ."
aIcnIuy October T.. "ci i-"'