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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

In reference to the law on the subject Of
Sending merchandise by mail, the Washing
ton Chronicle says Merchandise is limited
to twelve ounces in weight, and must be wrapped
50 to permit examination. Writing other than
the address subjects the package to letter post
age. Most persons pay no attention to these
regulations, and mark on the wrapper dry
goods" "tiuwarc,' Or similar sentences. Such
packages have to be forwarded at letter passage
rates, and subjects the receiver to heavier
payment than lie would have to pay were such
packages received By express. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

PoToMAC FRUIT Growers ASSOCIATION. :
At the May meeting of this association, held in
Washington yesterday Chalklcy Gillinghan
called the members to order at II III.
A report upon the blight of the grape was
submitted by Prof Brainerd, who received a
vote of thanks for his effort.
1t was decided to hold at the next meeting a
strawberry and flower exhibition, free for cx-
hilitors and the public. Also, further one
for later fruits on the 18th of June next.
Major Ii. g. Williams, Of Vienna, Va. G.
Gillingham, of Accoink; Stacy Ii. Snowdcn,
of Collingwood, and J. T. Bramhal, of Falls
Church, exhibited some linc apples, remarka-
bic for their fine state of preservation, aud all
raised in this locality.
Major Williams passed around quantity of
dried apples, light clean and evenly dried
which he stated was attained by cutting into
one size and very thin pieces While up he
would state to the association that Lewis Nc
Kcnze had very kindly offered to pass free to
their homes those members returning over his
road from the Fruit Growers meetings, upon
certificate from the secretary. The thanks Of
the association were rendered to Mr.. Mckcn-
zic, Of The Washington and Ohio railroad.
Several members had discovered that insects
and grubs were already at work, and Mr. j. L.
Bralnhall stated that he had found L brown
thin skinned spider cutting into his grape buds.
The President then called for reports upon
the fruit crop, when it was asccrtaned that
utter loss was enta!led upon certain localities
aud others would have abundance Of fruit, and
the peach crop in this section would easily
average with the general return Of fruit.
Major Williams strongly recommended cut
ting back the fruit trees in July and August,
so that the wood would mature.
The President delivered an interesting ad-
dress upon the position and soil fruit trees
should occupy, and dwct upon the importance
of more thorough consideration Of those neccs-
sites lie hoped the subject would be dis
cussed. Much annoyance you'd be saved, as
well as absolute loss, if orchards were started
properly.
The Georgia fruit crate was spoken highly of
BY DR.. Green, Of Virginia, who had used it
pro6,ably Tor shipping rhubarb and asparagus
IN tied punches.
The association adjourned to meet the first
Tuesday in June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

We have received neW book of Music called
''Tcmple Anthems Tor the service Of the Sane
tuary," prepared by Rev. Robert Lowry and
w. Howard Doanc, which is highly spoken OF
by those best able to judge Of church music.
For sale in this place, by Geo, L. FRENCH at
his book store, on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Speaking Of the death Of the late Mr.. Brooks,
of the New York Express, the Baltimore Sun
ys:-'To say that he belonged to the old
school of New York journalists is prcsumptive
evidence in favor Of character and ability.
Such men as King, of the New York Amcri-
can; Stone of the Spectator; Webb of the
Courier and Enquirer Noah Of the Star, and
Bryant of the Evening Post. who were on the
stage when Brooks began his editorial career,
have not been surpassed il capacity and culture
by any of their SUCCESSORS, nor squalcd in dig
nifty and reliability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The features Of the New York market yester-
day were the easier rates for money and the
advance il stocks Call loans were quoted in
the morning at TAT per cent, gold yer annum,
but the later business was at sac per cent, and
the closing quotation was 4 per cent The
stock market was firm throughout, closing
strong with sharp advance in price. Gold
was hrmcr, varying from ll7all7}, and closed
Mt liI3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Speaking Of the recent statements Of Gen.
Sherman and Gen. Howard relative to the
burning of Columbia, S. G. during the late
war; the Richmond Dispatch says, it presumes
they merely testify that the Federal troops did
not fire Columbia by order Of the officers, nor
at all as body. Gen. Hampton proves con-
clusively that the city was not fired by the
Confederate TROOPS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The introduction of glass-liued iron pipes for
the conveyance of Batcri is strongly advocated
10 some of the foreign scientific Journals, the
great advantage Of their use consisting IN the
simple fact that, as the water comes III contact
with nothing but glass it cannot become in
prcrnated with any oxide
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Mr. J. Hubcy Ashton has already drawn the
papers for the prosecution Of the Credit Mo
bilier, and the Attorney General viii have
them copied at once The case will probably
be opened simultaneously in Boston ana phila'
dclphia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The purchase of gold coin by brokers at an
advance on the market price is going on quite
extensively, the coin being sent to the mint for
recoinage, thereby allowing the broker a hand
some profit. The 100000 British sovereigns
received at New York by the Scotia few days
ago will be converted in U. S. coin to the re-
duced coinage charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

A Pittsburg Grm-Rogcrs Il Burchi2Id--
claim to have discovered a process by which
they can make the famous Russian sheet iron.
The latter is made ia Siberia by II scclct pro
cess, which no other nation has hitherto been
able to obtain. The British government has
offered t2O, 900 for its discovery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The ship Tennyson, of Ncwburyport, for
Boston, reported foundered at sea, had on board
a cargo Of East India produce valued at about
1926, 900, which is largely insured in Bostoo
Offices. The vessel and freight money were
valued at ST 600, making total loss by this
disaster of about S435, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

There are quite number Of prominent Re
publican politicians in Richmond and report
says they are trying to harmonic the two fac
tions in support of Col. Robert W. Hughes for
Governor, and, it is said, the chances arc that
the proposed fusion will be accomplished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Mr. G. B. Taiafcrro, commission nler-
chan in Baltimore, of the firm of TaliatcTo 4
Cattel, was accidentally run over by an express
car, yesterday and died in consequence Of the
Injuries he received He was formerly Of Glou-
cester county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE Al

The Lynchburg News says that it is greatly
to the credit of Governor Lctchcr's sasaclty
that his penetrating eye discovered Stoncwall
Jackson's genius while a simple professor at
the Military Institute. How much the South
owes Governor Lctchcr for pcrsuadiug General
Jackson to withdraw his resignation, 1t would
be difficult 20 estimate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Coupons ON STATE BONDs-Two years
have rolled away and we now see clearly the
pratica workings of the funding law in substan
ta reduction OF taxes to the extent of II per
cent. Ii it be asked how this result is pro-
duccd, we answer that under the funding bill
coupons on State bonds are receivable for taxes
and those coupons are new selling at II per
cent below par. y person. therefore, can buy
coupons at discount of II per cent and pay
his taxes with them, and the~cby make a Gear
saving of II per cent. -StUtaton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The Loudouu Enterprise earnestly exhort>
the people Of Loudoun country to assist with
all their mcens and energy the efforts OF the
President and Directors Of the ". 4 0. Il. Il.
in their efforts for the extension Of the railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The excitement against railroads continue;
in the West, and the at tention Of the farmers
there is more and more turned to water line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

REMARKs-Whcat has ruled steady all the
week, with an active market, choice lots being
in especial request; offerings of l54 bushels
white and 49j OF red, with sales of the formor at
10 for medium, and of the latter at l72, 1885, lS6
and lSS for ordinary to good. Corn is active
and firm offerings Of 2l2 bushels mixed and IA
of yellow, with sales of the former n: 6S, 70 and
II, and of the latter ut 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

\ fire at Trenton, La, yesterday, destroyed
the business portion Of the town, involving ;
loss of $3.50, 900; insurance $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07
syE'. A. krrSsy. AuciiOnecT.

TRUSTEEs; SALE--Pur.u4nl 10 II d"'i 'i
i trust from William l'ush,by an" w'l? To- '" me-
No / pupn 1E; one of the land records q. Allen
undria Corporation Court, shall, on I'll b.
DAY, May l;th 1873 At III o'cl"ck p. M. y, n
front Of the PREMISE, offer Tor sair, BY pnG.
auction, all that LOT OF GRJU sd, wIth t1s@&
the improvements thereon, in AlcAandr,H. Tx.
Va, on the north side Of Dukr str"rt bet%e"~
Fairfax and Royal streets, fronting IL i""i -
Duke street, and eXtrndlng back - I'a'' "''
bounded on the west by a ten !cct a'l@y' "''' '''
the north by IL four feet alley, .r,.
This property is imlr"vel hy ;%"'I I..5
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, "i.G .'';~
building, and contain: eight r"p",.
water on the premises. -. .m
Terms, by consent Of parties irtcr';t'"'
in cash, and the residue in two c'ltl"A !''t ,..y.
at six and twelve months the ,.e!cFt'"
ments to be secured by the purchase: E !..I.,
with good personal security, An! dte' ~
upon the property sold .,,.r rn,...n.
APP 2b-cots& u. j. >MObl' i's','
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Four REAR-ADMIRALs are to be retired
from active service this year under the new
law of Congress placing them on the retired
list at the age of sixty-two They are Geo.
L. Emmons, in August Charles StcadmanI,
in September; William Rodgers Tay or, IN
November Thornton A. jenkins, in Decem-
Der. The retirement of these officers promotes
Commodore John j. AImy, j. Il. Strong, il.
G. Parrot, and William Reynolds to the grade
of rcar-admiral
+. 0. & G. RAILROAD -Mcut-Gov. Marye
writes from New York that he attended a
meeting OF the stock holders of the Fredericks-
burg, Orange and Charlottesville Railroad COM
pany and that the meeting adjourned to meet
in Philadelphia, on Tuesday. He says that the
81, 900 in State bonds, required to be deposited
by a recent act of the legislature, will be done
by the 10th instant. He believes that the road
will undoubtedly be completed to Orange Court
House by the first Of August. STIR.
The Navy Department at Washington will
issue proposals for supplying machinery for the
eight Sloops OF war, authorized to be built by
Congress, for which three million and a-qriar
ter of dollars were appropriated at the late
session The construction Of three Of them
has already been commenced, and the white
oak for the fourth is being collected. Three OF
the sloops will be built Of iron-two by private
contract, and the other probably by the Navy
Department.
The Court of pardons, Of New Jersey, met
at Trenton yesterday and after patient hear
ing came to the conclusion not to commute tho
sentence Of death imposed upon the Italian
murderer Lusgnan. who was rcprievcd tol
fourteen days from May LIST to have rchcar-
ing.
The special jury cmpancllcd to inquire intc
the mental condition Of George Francis Train
have returned verdict to the effect that he is
now sane, and was sane at the time he made
the publications for which he has been indicted
The prosecution will now proceed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Governor Walker has addressed circular to
the Board of Visitors of the Mount Vernon
Association, calling meeting Of the Board at
Mount Vernon on the 18th, at which time a
meeting of the Council of the Association will
be held. Hc suggests that the visitors meet
at the Imperial hotel, Washington, on the
evening Of the 18th, and organize preparatory
to making an official visit on the following day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07
HECTgGsr SHES.
Nv Z. a. IA s,rIhn
[huctioneer and Real Estate Agent !
CLOUD'S MILL FOR SALE.


Under auth ority OF u deed of trust 10 rc d,,i,.
recorded in Fairfax county, in libcr ;. Nn
page ~ and at the request Of the party tEnr,,,,.
secured, l will offer for sale by suction ~ ~
THU RSDAY, the 9Th day of May, ls13 :, y.
II o clock IN, in front of the MsnSion lnus a.
the city OF AlcXandrs, the LAND and NTH
PROPERTY former! J owned and occupied h.
james Cloud, with all the rights and priyjinr:,
thereto belonging, as fully us the same wcr. III
by said Cloud including the hand formerly A.
drew Balmain's, and tina. conveyed to SAID Ci""i
by Funston s. Moss commissioners. Che s.,'
being improved by the 'ThIADELplI,
MILL" ind the DWELLING, 81. .nrmr ..r
occupied BY said Cloud, and containing nb,,,
&c acres.
Terms: Onc-tlIirl of the purchase ,oo...,. 3,
be paid down on the day oi sale, and the r~.lI.
in two equal payments III one and two ,n.r.
thcrcfroin, bearing interest laynb,r nj yr,r',
and secured by deed Of trust upon the rrI,rrt;,
with insurance upon the building i, the s...;>
ap 7-2nwld i. JOHNSTON. Tr,,.,.c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

Judge Bond of the y. S. Circuit Court op"u-
ed his court in Richmond yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

The Petersburg Appeal speaking of the re-
cent Conservative meeting in this place and of
the determination expressed by the meeting to
abide by the plan Of nomination promulgated
by the Conservative State Committee, says it
furnishes the keynote of the course We must
pursue five would succeed in the more mo-
mentous contests which are approaching.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07
CANAL COMM ERCE
$3.50 - - - -!
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Boats j Swift, E Stevenson, } Vundcvoort
s II Henry, NJ Sundlord, } Is CnzeHux, }
Thomas, 4 Fl Haydocls and } A Alexander, to
American Coa Co; Captain John Weir, to
Georges Crcck Coal Go; Medley, empty.
DEPARTURES.
Boats A Main, williamson, w barrow, H
Delafeld S S Lynn, + Mulvanny, + Stevenson,
S II Henry, John } Swift and Vnndcvoort,
for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07
lsY s1rnnn 81 Mise.

Real Estate Agents and A;rtonc"rS.
TOMM ISSIONEkS SALE or NALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE In AhEXAN-
DRIA, FA.-PurSuan; to Il decree .! he Ger
poration Court for the city o! ..l"%,.ndr;s. Va =,
rendered at its April term! lS.&, in ia. sui: 81
George B. Cochran ". benjamin Thomas wild;
ow and administrators ct ais, the Subscribers,
commissioners appointed by :hc said decree,
will expose Tor sale, II public auction II iron.
of the New Market Building, 81 l;o.al street.
Alexandria, Va, on SATU RDAl, il, &l.t GHy
of May, 1873 u. T. m. al that LrI Of x,.;
GROUND, with t!c IMPEOF - !E*lS
thereon, situatn! =! the soI'hwcat lt"rS'r3nH" i
Payne and Cameron streets, H. tlic city "i A.rZ-
andria, and known rs TiiDJAn' SOAP FhI-
TORY, said lot fronting :,boa. 10 t"''t on
Payne street, snd in depth -; feet > items
The property will l. sold in separate lois, NC
cording to II plat - be exhibited II. thc sale
Terms: Onc-teHtA of the purchase MONEY ~
cash. and the residue in three "du.i paEnt"Hl>"l
ono, two and three years from the day :"
sale, with Interest. the deferred payment. 10 h'
secured by the nct"s Of the purchasers, val" NJ
proved security, and the title tp the property :"
be retained until they are paid.
LAW. b. TAYLOR,
{. 4. STUART,
nv 1-cuts Comrn'r rs oi Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07
DISSOLUTlON OF PARTNERSHIP.

DISSOLUTlON OF PARTNERSHIP.
The partnership heretofore existing between
JOHN T. HENDERSON and JOHN s
GREENE, under the firm name Of JOHN L.
HENDERSON i CO., is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent.
JOHN S. GREENE is alone authorized tc
collect the debts and close the business OF The
firm, and he is authorized to use and sign tHS
firm nume in settlement and liquidation thereof
JOHN 7. HENDERSON.
nv lin JOHN S. GREENE.
TOHN S. GREENE will continue tn: Com
- mission business, at No. south Union ST.,
in his own name. my lin
WARMERS s. MECHANICS SAVINGS
II BANK.
The Annual Meeting of the StockhoIders oil
the Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank Of
Alexandria will be held at the Banking House,
No. 100 Prince street. on TUESDAY, the 18th
instant, at 10 O. clock 8. m, for the election OIL
five directors TO serve for the ensuing year.
my It'd ANDREW JAMESON, Prest.
q, - REWARD-Strsyed from the premises
Do of the subscriber, on May lst TWO
90 WS-ono white and one red and white beth
giving milk A reward of SIS will be given for their
return or information that will load to their re-
covery. EZEKIEL JONES,
my 1874 81 south Water st.
TALIFAX SPLIT HEARINGS.
so barrles HALIFAX SPLIT HERRINGS,
very handsome for sale by
MY uOOE & JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-07

IOHN S. GREENE will continue the Com
- mission business at No. south Union ST.,
in hi. oun mama my Tim
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-11

CUMBERLAND, IS;
AT THE COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS begun
and holden at PORTLAND. within and for the County
of Cumberland, the first Tuesday Of June, A.
d. 1873 to wit: at an adjournment thereof on the
first TUESDAY of SeptemberA. u. 1873.
On the foregoing Petition ID being satisfactorily
shown to the Court thai The Petitioners respon-
sible and that hearing is expedient, it is hereby
ORDERED, That the Comfy Commissioners and
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Portland,
will meet at the County Commissioners once IN
Portland on Wednesday the 18th day of November A.
D. 1873, at ten o'clock A. M and that the petitioners
give notice to all persons interested by eaus-
ing atested copies of said Petition and this Order OF
Court thereon to be served upon the Town Clerk OF
the town OF Deering and upon the city Clerk of the
CITY OF Portaud and also by posting copies OF the
same IN three public places in each Of said Towns and
piDnshng the same three weeks successfully in the
forIiahd Dally Press, newspaper printed in Port
land the frst OF said publications. and each of the 9TH
er notices TO be at least thirty days before the time
sad meeting; at which time and place, after it has
been satisfactorily shown that the above notice has
been duly glyen,) the Commissioners and Mayor and
Board o, Aldermen, will proceed to view the route
set forth in said Petition and other routes and roads
connected herewith, and after such vew they will
give hearing to the parties and their witnesses,
at some convenient place inthe vicinity, when and
where all persons and corporations interested, may
appreai and show cause, ii any they have, why the
prayer Of said Petition should not be granted.
Attest:-D. W. FESSENDEN, Clerk.
A true copy Of Petition ana Order thereon
Attest:-D. w. FESSENDEN, Clerk.
0c1l d1aw3wS
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-11
OXFORD COUNTY.

The Register SAYS on Tuesday evening, as the
river was rising rapidly, c. S. Brown, Marshall
Strout and A. X. Harvey went over on the
rope with a small boat at Canton FONT ferry to
remove snag from the rope, the boat filled
and sank from under them leaving them cling
ing to the rope with the current running at
fearful rate. In this perilous position they re-
manned until persons went to their aid with
the large boat.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Hon. Moses Giddings has been elected dele
gate by the Bangor Board OF Trade to the Ma
tional Board.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
A trot takes place in connection with the
Sagadahoc Fair, at Topsham, on the 10th inst,
open to all horses owned in Maine. The purses
are $3.50 and $50.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Reporter says on Wednesday last while
Mrs. Varney NJ Estes of Harmony was riding
near Main stream the horse became unman-
ageable, and she was thrown out, which result
ed in breaking both bones of the left leg at the
ankle.
The Reporter says on the night of the Both
ult Mrs. Dearborn was found by the side of
the main road near the foot of the Foster HILL
with severe cuts or gashes in the scalp. DR.
Lowe of this town was called and found the
bones of the head uninjured When found,
the team was a few rods off, and she could give
dent.
r. B. Dunn, esq.,, states there is no truth in
TIE report that he had contracted with the b.
& M. road to operate the Somerset Railroad.
When ready the Eastern directors have agreed
to come down and look it over.
A trader in Norridgwock is rejoicing over the
first car load of flour received over the Somer.
set Railroad. The masonry on the railroad
piers was completed the first day of October
wAIDO COUNTy
A two story brick building in the rear of
Manufacturing Company for steam planning and
$4,000. The stores on High street were in iru-
minent peril and only an adequate supply of
water prevented an extensive confagration.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
There are five vessels on the stocks in Calais
YORK COUNTY.
The store of o. w Davis of Berwick, was
broken into last week and barrel of -four tax
The Times says Thursday night Saco was
stirred up by reports of an attempt on the part
of woman to smother her illegitimate child
The woman is a servant in family in that
city, and Thursday evening slowed the little
waif away among some clothing in the attic
and attempted to go about her work as usual.
The gentleman of the house and the girl heard
the child cry and the latter started up stairs.
She told her employer the child was dead and
begged him not to expose her. The City Mar
shall was called and an investigation shew the
child to be still alive, but not likely to survive.
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-11

THE CoIN CONGRESS, Coin Congress-
which has recently finished its session at
Vienna has recommended as the universal
metrical unit of value the dollar of $50 cent?
grammes fine gold, as the piece which would best
accommodate itself to all the leading coinages of
t the world. The United States dollar is nearer
tn,s IMAM any other coin. A gold unit of the
mares, shillings, 81, /, rouble in gold,1 duro.
Portuguese mlreis, q Dutch forms. should be-
recognized as the International denomnator
as it would be equivalent to the dollar, which
in gold or silver and of different kinds, is used
already by half mankind, and because the
pieces which might be coined upon the system
of such unit would approach within a frac-
ton of the value of twenty seven principal coins
now existing.
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-11
THE PR ESS.
SATURDAY MORNING. OCT. IL. 1873

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS Is furnished
With card certificate counterslgDed by Stanley I.
Pullen Editor. All railway, steamboat AMI hote
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
Journal as we have information that several ''bum-
mers" are seeking courtesies in the name of the
Pass, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
lively, party to such fraud