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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
WASHINGTON Items,

The remains of Captain Evan Thomas, of
the 18th United States artillery, who was killed
in the disastrous battle of April &c last in the
Modcc country, arrived here on Saturday last,
and his funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
The body had not been mutilated by the In
dinus
Yesterday morning fire was discovered in
the cellar of N w. Burchell's grocery store,
near the Ebbitt House, which communicated
to the rear part of the store All Of the goods,
mostly imported groceries, were damaged by
the smoke, as also injured by the water thrown
on by the 6remen. The origin was the act of
an incendary. The damage is estimated at
$4,000
The trials of patent fire extiogushers
do not prove successful here At the trial OF
one at the monument lot Saturday the flames
made SO much Roadway in the burning build
ing that the steamers were telegraphed for
The agents say, however, that the anDihllators
we're not allowed fair trial.
Saturday afternoon two colored men named
Green and Gray, got into dispute while work
ing on N street, when Gray struck Green a
violent blow on the head with stone, which 1t
is thought will result fatally.
Archbishop Bailey, of Baltimore, Yesterday
administered confirmation 10 St. Patrick 5
Church at 730 and 10 St. Mathew S. Church
at 1890 in the former to Is girls and 20 boys
and in the latter to 50 girls and rs boys. Dur
lug the coming week he will visit the Catholic
Churches of the city and confirm children and
adults
The general term, after holding the matter
under Amusement for a week. affirmed the
Judgment of the court belowin the case of Tom
Wright, sentenced to be hung on the 30th of
May inst.
Eight new cases of smallpox are reported to-
day and yesterday, and there seems to be an
increase 10 the virulence of the attacks
Wash. Cor of Ball. San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

<1Scribner's Magazine for June has been re-
ceii1ved. Among the striking features are n. P.
Eahgford's entertaining aud illustrated account
ot...rhe Ascent Of Mount Hayden - new
picture and biography of Bret Harte; illustrat-
ed papers on Cornell University and "Our
Postal, Car Service )" a,paper by Gen. Walker,
superintendent of the late Census, on the rela-
tive: increase, by Births of the american Irish
and American Germans - "a Seance with
Foster the Spiritualist and an article by
Prof Wise, the aeronaut, in opposition to the
received theory Of the tides. An interesting
account Of visit to the Pope is given, and
there are two short stories, Capt.. Luce g
Ensmy,,,''s by James T. Mckay; and 'An Old
Fashioned Story" by Marian Stockton I be-
sides the continuation Of DR.. Holland . ARTHUR
Bonnicastle," DR.. Holland, in Topics of the
lime, ";discusses "The Atlantic Disaster and
)" and Conscience and Courtesy
ID Criticism !" In the ''Old Cabinet there
are half q dozen sonnets Home and Society
and Etchings are more than usually full, and In
.xCuItnre and Progress" there are, beside the
book-reyiews, articles on s'The William Norris
Window and other art matters. The "Hreat
South" series will be commenced In the july
nu16bes @ Scribner's. ! ~ 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

Mas~I was struck with the remarks of the Pres
dent Of the Radical Mayoralty Convention on
the announcement o. the Conservative nominee
name. that they could beat him easy" Is it
not deplorable to think that any Conservative
will 80 act AS to defeat his party ticket because of
real or supposed grievance. We, rs party
men, should sink all personal feelings or preju-
diccs and rally to the support of our whole tick
Ct We should remember that an important
election comes off next Fall. and | fear that if
any part Of the ticket should BIZ defeated next
Thursday the city will be lost to party then
and for some time to come. Mr.. Latham was
not my first choice for Mayor; but he is the
nominee of the party, and must and will sup
poit him. ANY departure from this course will
lose US the city now and for long time. It
will be sal day for our good old city when it
again falls into the hands of the Radical party,
and the defeat of the head of the ticket st this
time will, l fear, bring about such result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
Letter from Orange County.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
ORANGE Court HOUSE, May l6.-This vii
lage is in a thriving condition and many houses
have been built here within the last two or
three years There is but one hotel in the
place it is kept in first class style by }. Z.
Newman. The old hotel, which was burned two
years ago has not been rebuilt The Bap,ists
are having Il church built on the site Of the one
that was burned When the hotel Was destroyed.
In this section butter is scarce, as almost all
that is made is shipped to Alexandria and
Washington. 1t brings thirty cents per pound
here. Eggs sell for sixteen cents per dozen; IN
ierior chickens at forty and fifty cents per pair;
10 f.ct all country produce is heldat the highest
market prices.
The Virginia people have become so used TO
complaining of being poor suce the war that 1t
comes natural to them. 10 hear them talk
you would think they were starving to death,
but to visit their houses, or see the young Ia
dies wearing the finest quality dresses and or.
nalnents,it would puzzle you to know what they
mean by the word poor.
The Southern ChurchmaD is highly apprecl.
ated through this country by persons OF all de
nominations The Alexandria Gazette is the
first paper the citizens want when the mail ar
rives, and one paper is read by FIVE or ten per-
sons before the subscriber gets chance at it..
[ forgot to mention IN my letter from Gull
pepper that the new and handsome Court House,
which is being Luilt there, will soon be COM
peted
Thirty colored men, who have been employ
ed to cut cross ties for the w. c., V. NJ. & &.
S. R. R., went up the road this morning to
Lynchburg near which place they will be put
to work. Persons living at the stations along
this line find it hard to recoect the new name
for the o. & A. r. R., and consequently have
to have it painted out on the fence.
There is great excitement here about the
coming election. w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A small colored boy was wantonly shot at
Ashland on Friday. by white boy who told the
colored boy he would shoot him when he got a
certain distance FROM him He executed his
threa1, causing painful wound in the boys
shoulder He was arrested aud bailed to ap-
pear before the Hanover Court.
George W. Kyle, of Buckingham, died sud-
denly on the 18th inst, in the S0tb year OF his
age. For many years he served the people OF
his county in the Legislature, where he con-
manded the highest respect.
The U. S. Circuit Court, Judge Bond,
which has been in session. in Richmond, ad-
iourned for the term on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

The Washington Chronicle says that lone of
the rules which has been applied and contrbu,
ted largely to keep intact President Grant 3
Cabinet is the nou-interference by mutual
agreement of the President with either of the
respective Ministers, or by one Department
with the policy ofauother. A prominent men,
Der of the Cabinet asserts that no interference
of any kind with either of the Secretaries in
their respective lines Of policy in governing
the operations of their Departments has ever
taken place by the President or between one
another except where such interference or aid
has been asked"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

j. The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says:-''There being so much COM
plain. made to the Secretary of the Treasury
about several Of one family having positions in
the department, the Secretary has decided that
hereafter no person shall be appointed who has
relations already in the department. 1t is said
there are number of clerks who now have
their wives 10 the department, whom they re-
quire to adopt their maiden names so as to pre-
vent the fact from being known. In these
cases the Secretary has determined to have
both parties removed when they are found
out -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

+. C. Jordan, proprietor of the White Sui
phur Springs in Frederick county, Va, has
just published pamphlet, giving description
of the Springs aud surrounding country, an
analysis of its waters, the history and use Of
mineral waters, and letters from professional
and other gentlemen. 1t contains map,
showing the accessibility Of this popular place
bv railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

The citizens of Matthews county, Va, held q
public meeting at the Court House in that coun-
ty last week, at which they adopted resolutions
declaring the act for the preservation of oysters
passed by the recent Assembly of that State,
tiintolerable and unconstitutional and their in
tention to test it in the Courts. They also in
.vited the cooperation of the citizens of the
counties of Gloucester, Middlesex, York, James
City. New Kent, King and Queen, and all
other counties interested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
CAN AL COM VI Eric
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ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Boats G Z Charles, NJ UConner Tnney Ro-
der j Brodrick, j G Coulehan and Park Az
new, to Hamp u Bait Coal Co; Thee Embrey,
T j Bayer, Industry, Ida & Harry, } W Con.
der, G Merry man. w T Allan and Gen Grant,
to New Central Coal CO.. John H Platte, NJ 4
Myers, Michael Snow. Williamson, } Swift,
K Marshall, G Dubois and 9 Clifton, to Amer.
lean Coal Co; j Lang, jr,, Shipley and
Adam Sherman to Georges Creek Coal Go.
DEPARTURES.
Boats d A Lowe, l. NJ ore, l. Lemon
Queen City, e Lloyd, w Morris, w Laird
K A Goodwin. s. S Coulhchan, NJ O'Conuer
Lilly & Mamie NJ + Speir, Goldfnch, ID Stew
art, Chas Robb and j w WOODBURY. for Cum.
berlsnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

ARRIVED.
Steamer John Gibson, New York, to Hooe &
Johnston.
Steamer Columbia Baltimore, to Wheat.
She reports some nine OF ten coasters in the
river bound up Of which four or five are load
cd, and enc Qight) ashore on Dade's Shoa.
Steamer Vanderbilt, Baltimore, to Hooe i
Johnston.
Steamer Wawaset, Cone river, to Potomac
Ferry Co.
Steamer Geo H Stout, Philadelphia to IA
Reed
Sandy Hook and Charley Wouisey, New lia,
ven, to Agnew
Schr Amos Walker, New York, to HampG
Bait Coal Co.
Steamer Lady of the Lake Norfolk, by FA
Reed.
Paul, Providence by } Agnew.
Schr 4 + Hart, Boston, by Hampshire & Bal
tinore Coal Go.
Schrs A F kindberg, New Haven, and I'D
Slade. Jersey City, by American Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr WIN Magee, hence, al Norfolk 18th.
Schr Pioneer, from Boston, for this port, al
Vlne5 ard Haven l4lt.
Schr Z H Furber, from Boston for this port,
sailed from Vineyard Haven 18th
Schr JENNA Hail. hence, at Vineyard Haven
18th.
Schr George Staples hence, ut Boston 10th.
Schr 4 K Pickon, for this port sailed from
Charleston 17th
Schr NJ a Tyler, hence for New Haven pass
ed through He'll Gate 10Th.
Schr Forest Oak, hence, at New Haven 10th.
Schr j Moore, for this port, sailed from
Providence 10TH
Schr Il NJ Baxter, hence, at Bristol 18th.
Schrs White Fawn and Maggie& Lucy, hence,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

That excellent paper, the Baltimore Gazette
made its appearance to-day in quarto form,
printed on clean white paper, with new type,
and so arranged 10 respect to reading matter as
to give variety and interest to every page. The
Gazette deservedly ranks among the foremost
journals of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

On Saturday at Aurora, Illinois, fire in the
Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroad car
shops broke out. originating 10 the paint shop.
Eight wooden buildings belonging to the rail
road company, together with two dwellings,
were destroyed. Three Pullman cars, several
passenger coaches, and some finished work,
together with quantity Of lumber, we're also
DESTROYED. There were between three hundred
and fifty and four hundred freight cars mostly
loaded, standing 10 the yard, all of which were
saved except eight cars loaded with lumber
The total loss is estimated at $250,0O0, fully
covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
COMMUNICATED.
The Confederate Dead ut Arlington.
StreW nOWers, sweet HoWers
Oer the bier of the dead"

sotreW nOWers, sweet HoWers
O'er the bier of the dead"
II have no sympathy with the spirit which
refuses to strcH flowers upon the graves of the
dead soldiers who fought against the side |
took. "-The iate CHIEF Justice Chase.
That 20 distinction shall be made between
the dead Federal and Confederate soldiers
whose renlaius slumber in the dust at Airing
ton Heights, it is proposed to quietly and uuos-
tcDtatiousy strew flowers, in common with the
graves Of the Union dead, over those few Con
tderate graves at Arlington on the 80 inst,
and to this end, all persons DESTROYS of contrbut-
lug flowers for this purpose, will leave then
contributions at G. 2. Culvers, esq, 3Ul
10th street, southwest, Washington, D. g., OIL
the morning of the 29lh inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

The New Idria Mining Company has again
applied to the Secretary of the Interior for a
patent to the quicksilver mines now worked by
them in California. Mr.. McGarrahan, the
other claimant to those mines, has also filed
his evidence combating the company's right
to, the same The Secretary rejected both
claims 10 1871, denying the company patent
upon the ground that some gifts stockholders,
who we're applicants, were aliens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

There appears to be no doubt now that Wig
orous effort is to be made to secure repeal OF
The law abolishing the franking privilege
at the next Congress. The plan will be
to make it unpopular with the people. Mr.
Benjamin f. Butler has already taken
the initial step to enlist the soldiers in opposi-
ton to the bill abolishing the privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

1t is said that the sparse attendance Of East
eJn Congressman at the recent St. Louis con-
yention is to be ascribed to the growing fear
and jealousy of the influence and power of the
West by the representatives from the East.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

Y The members of the Master Mechanics AS
ISOLATION, which has recently been in session in
Baltimore, had banquet Oh Saturday night at
the St. Nicholas Hotel In New York. About
one hundred and fifty members, representing
the leading railroads of the United States, were
Yrnsant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

REMARKs.-The market for Wheat opens nc
tive and finn: offerings of $50 bushels white and
56S Of red with sales Of the former at 100 and l9i
for prime samples, and of the latter at l55 for
common, 1856, ls8. lS9 and 1910 for very coed TO
prime, and 1913 for strictly prime lot. Corn is
steady; offerings Of l04 bushels white and ST. OF
mixed 6S was refused for The former, and sales
of the latter were made ut 81 and 68
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

The Richmond Enquirer speaking Of the
coming, elections in Virginia s:--"The Con
servatives in every county must be united;
everything must be forgiven and forgotten for
the sake of the cause"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

IYNCHBURG AND DANvILLE RAILROAD
The work Of track laying OH this road which
was temporarily suspended few days since,
has been resumed, and is now being pushed
forward rapidly. Material trains are running
regularly as far as Fishing Creek, one mile be-
low he city, aud the distance from town is
being daily increased. We hope to be able to
announce the completion of the road to the
Staun,on river by the lst of July, at the latest,
aud to DanviIle by the middle or last of August.
-.LUlchJurg Ncacs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

We have received pamphlet copy of MIR.
Sherwin's history of the Houdon statue Of
Washington, in the Capitol at Richmond, or
dered to be published by the Senate Of Vir-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

One of Stuart Mills favorite beliefs was that
mankind are greater gamers by suffering each
other to live as seems good to themselves than
by trying to make each live as seems good to
the rest If that rule were generally acted on,
what dreary time social busybodics would
have of it.-C0na Advertiser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

Next Thursday, the 22d day OF May 1878,
is the day upon which the election, throughout
this State for county officers will be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

Donaldson, the aeronaut, made an ascension
at Reading, Pa, on Saturday, in a balloon
made of brown paper, and landed safely. This
was the first regular paper balloon ascension
ever made in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

A partial reconstruction of the French Cabl-
net has been effected, but the appointments
have not given general satisfaction. AT q
meeting of the Right, on Saturday, speeches
we're made appealing to the Assembly to act
with energy and rescue France from radicallsm
1t was resolved that "the first business to come
before the Assembly would be demand for an
explanation of the policy of the new Cabinet
that if this should prove unsatisfactory then an
effort should be made to force the Ministers to
resign, and finally the party will not hesitate
to overthrow President Theirs if he refuses to
renounce his trimming policy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

1t is said that the gambling houses 10 Was
iugton are again in full operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
V. BECKER, l49 King street.

Y. BECKER, l49 King street.
Plan OS and PARLOR ORGANS, now and
second hand, at al prices and to suit the times.
Agent for WIN. kNABE s. cos. UNRI-
VAILED PIANOS, at factory prices. Sold
on reasonable terms. .,
SHEET MUSIC.
Any piece Of Music published in the United
States will be furnished.
A general assortment Of Musical Goods, viz ::
Over 30 Accordeons, of all kinds and prices.
Over Is Vioins, from 81. to $50.
Fine Guitars from 81 IS to SIS, including Til
toms Patent. .,,os
Violincellos, Bows, Flies, Flutes, Harmonious,
Jewsharps, &c. .G ~. Il So = :
Instruction Books for every instrument, I
SPECIALTY.-Iim import direct from France
the best and cheapest VIOLIN and GUITAR
STRINGS heretofore offered here, at wholesale
and retail, including Genuine Italian, French
and German. !
rs Pianos, Organs and all kinds of Musical
instruments tuned repaired or packed, in which
business have had an experience of over ~
years. Pianos in the country attended TO- lmh27
NEW ORLEANS and PORTO RICO MO
IN LASSES just received by -. - ;,
! my Is ,.1 ..' - ~ D. y. MILD y Mn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

The factory operatives strike 10 Rhode Is
land has ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
LEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1873.

= To reference to the proceedings of the Gen
eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church now
in session in Baltimore, the Baltimore Sun
saws 1.-THE address on Saturday of the Rev.
DR.. Baird, of the Cumberland Presbyterians,
whose General Assembly is now in session at
Huntsville, Ala, to the General Assembly OF
the Presbyterian Church in the u. S., in SEES
sion in Baltimore, bearing proposal for organ
ic union between the two bodies, and the ap-
pointment by the latter Of a committee to confer
with the Assembly at Huntsville, looking to the
copsummatou of that end, possess much inter
est The differences now existing between the
Northern and Southern Presbyterians are such,
it is believed, as may easily be accommodated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19
The MOflOc War

SAN Francisco, May 49, "A dispatch re-
ceived at Yreka, dated Camp Lava Bed, South
Tule Lake May Is, stated that Mason s and
Hasbrouck' commands bad formed a Junction
near Captain Jacks last stronghold, aud would
in all probability hem the Modocs 10. A Sc
cond dispatch, dated May l6, contradicted the
former A junction had been made, and turth'
ermore the Modocs had escaped by. three
routes, both commands pursuing Nothing has
been heard of Donald McKay's Warm Spring
warriors. At last accounts the Modocs we're
encampcd on Snow mountain, twenty miles
south of Sorass lake. Hasbrouck started 10
that direction on the 10th, and Mason's com
mand remained in the lava bed. Mckay
thinks Boston Charley was killed in the last
fight. 1t is thought Mason will find the Mo
docs this time. Kingsbury's command has
been sent to reinforce him. IT,. .......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

-Four stores were burned in Charleston, S. c.,
last Saturday. Loss 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-19

THE VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY A
meeting OF the Board of Directors Of Valley
Railroad was held 10 Baltimore un Saturday
last. The meeting adjourned until to. day at
II clock without Transferring any business
The affair stands thus: The Supervisors Of
the county of Rock bridge are present in the
city with 80 per cent. of the bonds of that
county. The Treasurer of the county of Bote-
turt is here with 80 per cent. of the bonds OF
that county; the agent IF the Supervisors Of the
county of Roanoke Is also here with 80 per cent.
of the bonds of that county and 81 per cent.
Of the bonds Of The town OF Lexington aud city
of Staunton are in the possession of the Valley
Railroad Company 10 escrow, all to be deliver
ed when the road is let to contract. The par
ties present here are most anxious to have the
matter settled satisfactorily and it is confident
ly expected thot the result of the meeting to-
day will be an arrangement Of all the difficult
ties that have debarred the progress of this I'M
portant enterprise The road from Harrison
burg to Staunton is being rapidly pushed for
ward and will be completed by lst of August
or September, and if Favorable action is taken
to day the road will be put uoder contract from
Staunton to Salem. Baltimore Gazette.
ALUMNI MEETING. An informal meeting of
the Alumni! Of the University of Virginia, resi-.
dents of Baltimore, was held on Saturday
evening, the object had 10 view being the
consolidation of an alumni fund in behalf
OF the Washington aud Lee University Of
Virginia, \ number of gentlemen we're
present including Chapman Maupin, esq,
agent of the University No organization was
effected, and there was only an interchange of
sentiment upon the subject Another meeting
will shortly be called, when d more definite
conclusion, it is expected will be arrived at in
regard to the matter uader consideration. =
BnNimOrc Guzette.