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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

Sir Samuel Baker and his brave wife, who
ACCOMPANIED HIN in bis wanderlngs 10 AT
rica and also in his latest expedition in
the sci vice of the khedige, into the interior
of the same same country, reached Suez on
Saturday. aud were to proceed Yesterday to
Cairo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

The fl wv of currency to the country has al
ready begun 10 the West From the Cinclu
natl banks it is going in all directions to varlou:
points iu Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and to
moderate extent in Kentucky. This reduces
the ready means Of the banks 10 Clnclnnat
materially
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

The Richmond mass meeting was the most
enthusiastic one ever held in that city, land shows
that the citizens Of that place are wide awake to
the duties Of the canvass. 1t IS favorable
omen and argues we'll for the SUCCESS of the
party, which has set out with glorious ''equip-
ment of hope md enthusiasm upon the COO
test be FIRE it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

DEATH OF PROF. HOLCOMBE james Z.
IIolcombe, i L. D., Of LyDchburg, gentleman
Of distinguished abilities, died at Capon Springs,
Augusta county, whittier ne had gone for the
beue6t of his health, on Friday evening. He
was considered one Of the brightest intellects OF
the State, to which was added scholarly attain
meats of the highest order. Mr.. llolconlbe
had filed various public positions Of honor and
responsibility For number OF years he was
Adjunct Professor OF Law at The University of
Virginia. While filling that position he was
chosen member Of the Irg:uia Convention
which passed the Ordinance Of Secession and
later was elected member of the Confederate
Congress- Towards the latter part OF the war
he was sent on a mission 10 the British Prov
inces, and bore part in the negotiations which
which took place at Niagara Falls. After the war
Mr.. Holcombe established the Bellevue High
School, in Lynchburg to which he has been
devuing his faculties ever since. The Lynch
burg News says Of him: PERSONALLY, he was one
of the most amiabc, honorable and pure oil
men, His liz was a constant illustration OF all
the higher aud nobrr attributes of human ma
ture. He leaves u name without reproach, and
momely which will be fvudly cherished by
ali who knew his worth and his virtues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

At the meeting in Portland, Me-, ION Thurs
day. Of the American Association for the au-
vance of science, Professor Z. \. Young, OF
Dartmouth, the well-known astronomer and
spectroscopst, read communication "On the
Possibility Of Liquid Solar Eenveopc. This
theory, has been before advanced by other as
tronO,ners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

We have received from the Secretary, Of the
Cincinnati Industrial Exposition, az Invitation
to the fourth annual exhibition. which will be
opened 90 "Wednesday. September third, and
continue until October fourth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

The twentieth annual exhibition of the
Montgomery county, ND Agricultural Socie-
ty, will take place on the 10th, llth, and 18th
ofSeptelnbcr, 1878. Mr.. Alex r. BJteer is
to deliver the address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

4 number OF speakers from other States, 1t
is said, are to be brough, into the political are
"a in Virginia. during the present canvass, for
State officers Very wcll-let them come. They
v ill do no harm, and will be met aud answered
to their hearts content.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued an
order for the payneu. orthc September inter
est, to commence to-day, Augusta %, without
rebate. Its on the 10 40 bonds, and the total
amount If the payment is about 5000 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

PRINCE WILLIAM County ITEMS - From
the Manassas Gazette. The Methodist Eps-
copal Church, Of this place. which has been
used for few years past BY our public school,
has since the erection of our new school house
has been finished and is in a neat and comfort
able condition. The arms and rails Of the seats
and rails around the pulpit and organ platforms
are of black walnut, as is also the magnificent
Mason l. Hamlin Organ purchased by The Sun
day school. The inside of the church is hand
somely painted. The chandelier and lamps
are present to the church from Miss Auna
VI. Agan. The trustees are hoping that many
more will follow this ladys generous example.
1t is the intention to dispose of limited num-
Der Of the seats, the proc els to go toward pay
ing off the debt on the church. On Thursday,
September, 4th Rev Bishop Haven of Atlanta
Ca, will preach at ~ a. w., and perform the
dcdicatory ceremonies; at , p. ~, there will be
children meeting, all the Sabbath School
children ofthe county being specially invited to
be present, which will be addressed by the
Bishop and other distinguished speakers. The
". Z. Y. NJ. e. S. K R., will carry resi-
dents of Alexandria and Washington to Map
as>as and return at half fare.
4 colored man named Stacy, living at Brandy
Station was run into by the passenger trau
coming north on Tuesday last and severely in-
jured. He had been to Culpeper where he
had become intoxicated, and Oh returning home
had sat down 90 the end OF the ties and it is
most likely had me to sleep. He received a
very severe scalp wound, but no bones were
broken. The train was stopped, when he was
placed in the baggage car and brought to
Brandy Station. He said somebody had
struck him which was about so.
The county committee of the Conservative
party of the county are requested to meet at
Brentsville on the first Monday 10 September
at the hotel OF Mr.. Joseph B Reid, at eleven
o'clock Business Of importance connected
with thorough and effective working orgau.
zltion of the party will be before 1t, and uland
prompt attendance OF the members is earnestly
requested.
We are informed by reliable gentleman
that Mr. +. j. T. Clark of this county Killed
last week rattle snake at Thoroughlare Gap
measuring four feet long, aud having eight
rattles
The lumber to build the new Episcopal
church in this place has arrived. Also that to
build the new hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

Leonard Scott 4 Co., New York, have re-
published the August pumbcr Of Blackwood' )
Mspazine. Contents TIE ParSians; Savallo
and the Carlists in Catalonia: Schiller; the
Sicily isles and southwest Cornwall; Visit to
Albion; the North, the land Of love and song;
Dragging out wretchcd existence. This Is a
very interesting number of Biackwood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

A great fire occurred at Belfast, Maine, yes
terday. Over one hundred aud twenty live
buildings, mostly wood, were destroyed, and
one hundred and thirty families rendered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

FAIRFAX County, From the Fairfax
News. Township meetings of the Conserva-
tves will be held in the respective townships
Of Fairfax county on Saturday the 9th of Sep,
TENDER, to appoint six delegates each to the
County Convention to be hedat Fairfax g. H.,
on Mouday the 18th Of September, for the
purp use Of dominating candidates for Treasurer,
Commonwealth Attorney, Sheriff. Superiu-
teudeut of Poor and House Of Delegates,
At the last term of the County Court, Geo
II. Bliucoe was recommended by the court to
the Governor as fit person for a Notary Public
for this county. 90 the motion OF Il. K. Farr
County Treasurer Of the county, George H.
Kenyon was sworn in as deputy County Treas
FER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

1t will be seen that the Modoc lndiaus have
been sentenced to be hung, andw be executed
on the Sd OF October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

\ dispatch from Knoxville announces the
death Of Thos. A. Il. X Nelson one Of the
Judges of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
He was an able man, and once prominent III
notifies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25
The MO(lOc Indians.

The Commission appointed to try Capt Jack,
and other Modoc Indians, have found the pri
soners guilty Of the charges and specifications
against them, for violation Of a flag of truce
murder, &C. The Commission has therefore
sentenced Captain Jack, Schouchis, Black jim
Boston Charley, Barucho, alias One-eyed jim,
aud Slolucki alias Cox, Modoc Indian captlves
to be hanged by the neck until tbay be dead a,
such time and place as the proper authority shall
direct-two-thlds OF the mem oers of the Com
mission concurring therein.
The proceedings findings, and sentences ofthe
military commission 10 the Gases vi captain
Jack, Schoncbis, Black jim, Boston Charley,
BArncho, alias One-eyed Jim, and SIoluckl,
alias Cox, Mudoc Indian captives, were approx
ed by the commanding officer of the Depart
meut of the Columbia, aud forwarded to the
Secretary of War for the action OF the Presl-
dent of the United States.
The following arc the orders Of the President
and Of the Secretary OF War:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, August %, 1873.
The foregoing sentences in the cases of Cap
tain Jack, Schonchis. Black Jim, Boston Char
lev, Barucho, alias One-eyed jim, and SIoluckl,
alias Cox, Modoc Indian prisoners, are hereby
approved, aud it is ordered that the sentences
10 said cases be carried into execution by the
proper military authority, under the orders OF
the Secretary uf War; on the Sd day Of Octo-
Der, 1873.
I. S. GRANT, President
IN ~ tV,r 5;raot. tb,t tho som
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

LAND SALE.-Itis understood that Ja !.'-...
K. H. CockerlIle has sold. 10 a gentleman ''G'm
Maryland, bis farm containing 20 acres; y, IT..
$l3 ODu. which is nearly 80 per acre
farm has ns been known asa very nae o." W
aud is we'll worth the price agreed upon. ,. ~.
have also heard il said and We trust ''e sl",'
meut is true, that JUICE {. expects 20 p'',E',n ,,
property AID reside in future II VIC 0'"'
ilnn.r = Euirf.ir Ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

Senator Morton, of Iudiana, says he vii! no,
take the Congressional back pay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25
CLERKS Of COURTS. There has been an erro

CLERKS or COURTS There has been an error
committed IL stating that clerks of courts are
to DC elected this fall The law is-"Clcrks OF
county and circuit courts shall DC chosen BY the
qualified voters Of their respective counties at
the general election in November Of the year
one thousand eight hundred and seventy and
every fourth year thereafter, and shall hold
their Offices for the term of four years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

The Chronotype. AN American Memorial OF
Per.ons and Events is published monthly in
New York by the "Amcrican College of Her
aldry and Genealogical Registry We have
receiypd q COW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

TIE CONSERVATIVES OF CULpEPER COUNTY
held "A meeting at Culpeper last No nday, at
which, after the appointment OF an Advisory
Executive Committee for the county, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted: That the Con-
scrvatve people Of Cu!pcper county, 10 mass
meeting assembled, have heard with pleasure
of the nomination. of the party made i'll Con-
venion in Richmond. on the 6;h inst: and do
pledge to the ticket a cordial and united sup
port in the coming contest. Able and stirring
speeches were made by Mcssrs. Barbour and
Gray, of Crlpeper, aud Newman, Of Orange,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

Governor Walker, is at the White Sulphur
Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

CuLpEpER County. The Culpcpor oo'e['
er says that Edwin Barbour, or that co''L','
will probably lose the whole OF hi wheat r'%i.
OF this year by the recent rain. IL wa n',''
stacked and got wet which caused II 10 SI'i2",'
The loss will be from thousand 10 '''''' ''"'
dred dollars .,,,,.
Col. &. p. Moucure has s"d BIZ nne es'@,'
in Cu!peper county near R,pl,ian :tA;lo"' 90"
slStiug Of 80 acres, to Joseph Wilmer e.;
500 Of Bishop Wilmer, Of Louis!'ua, ''r -,
per acre, sl0,o0O paid down. The estate ,., m,,
on it fine improvements and is one OF the I''''''
farms i'll Cul pepper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-25

The Secretary of War directs that the sen
fences be duy executed under the direction
OF the general commanding the Depart mcnt oil
the Columbia, at Fort klamath, Oregon, Fri
day, October 3. 1873
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25
ADVERTIslSG IN DULL TIMES.

The New York Evening Post in dis.
coursiog on the above topic, narr.tes
the experience of one Of its advertisers
duriog the psoic Of 1857. 1t cont.ios
lesson so applicable to tho present
times that We quote it:
"A merchant continued his adver.
tisement in our columns through the
whole period Of staenation, and not.
"ithstsodiug many predictions that III
wouldn't pay bis testimony ateervard
was that his sales we're steady aud bis
profits satisfactory, while many mer.
caaot arouod bin. who 'couldn't afford
to ADVERTISE saw his clerks stand idle
behind the counter. A financial panic
does not mean that no ono has any
money. There is plenty Of mcuey in
the county, aud those who hoard it
are just the oses to be eager for tho
bargains which fall 10 prices holds
out. But to buy they must know
where to buy, and the merchant Who
tells them will receive their cash"
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25
The number of strictly party OF

The number of strictly party OF.
gaus is growing smaller every dsy.
Somebody having demonstrated With
The Cleveland Plain Dealer (Dcm.)
for speaking too freely about the action
of Democratic Congressman on Back
Pay, that journal declares its right to
speak its mind as follows: "The day
has passed by when there is . mere
partisan oress'-one that will refrain
from attacking friends when they con.
ceive them be wrong, or will glose
over mistaken policy because denouus.
ing it might prove detrimental TO- the
party. We like to be in political 40.
cord with our leading men, but When
they make stupid asses and dolts 4
themselves We do not intead to ,massu.
lat1 truth for their pske."
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25
WARNER'S .Jl,HSHY.n

There ocours in Back Log Stud;es,
a sentence which has long since found
it's way to the universal heart, and
which is worth citing, IS an example Of
the delicate rhetorical art of under.
statement To construct a CLIMAX is
within the reach Of every one thsre is
not a Fourth-ot-J uly orator who cannot
erect for himselfa heavep-scaline lad.
der Of tha, description, climb ito success
sive steps, and then tumble from tho
top. But to let your climax swell be.
meath you like a wave of the sea, sod
'heu let it subslde under you 80 gently
that your hearer shal, 6nd himseIf more
stirred by your moderation than BY
your impulse; this Is . triumph of
style. Thus our author Faints day Of
winter storm, for instance, the vild
snow.dritts beating against the cottage
window, and the boy io the chimney.
corner reading about General Bu,goyue
and the Indian wars. Il should like
to know what heroism a boy in an old
New England farmhouse
ed BY nature, and fed on the traditions
Of the old wars-did not aspire to.
'John,' says the mother, you'll bura
your head to crisp 10 tha. heat Bot
John does not hear ; he is stormine the
Plains of Abraham just now. John
ny, dear, bring iu a stick OF vood.'
How can Johnny bring in wood when
he is in that defile With Braddock, and
the Indians are popping at him from
behind every tree Z There is something
about boy that I like, after all."
l defy anyone who has Z heart for
children to resist that last senteoce.-
Considered critically, it is the very tEi-
umph Of undcr.statement,-of deho.
'ous, provoking, perfectly unexpected
moderation. 1t is refreshing dash Of
cool water just as We we're beginning
to grow heated. Like that, it calls
cur latent heat to the surface BY kind.
ly reaction; the writer surprises US by
clai ining so little that We concede every
thing we at once compensate by our
own enthusiasm for this inexplic,bls
lowering of the demand. Like him
If course We like him-that curly pa
ted, rosy-cheeked boy, With his story
books and his Indians! Bot if ve had
been called upon to adore him, it is
very doubtful whether We sheuld have
liked him at all Aud this preference
for effects secured BY quiet Methods
tor producing empathis without tho
use Of Italics, and arresting attention
without rea'rt,ns to exclamation points
is the Gro wing merit OF the later
style Of Mr.. Waruer.-Scribner tsr
Jonuury.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25
TWO s0NNIrs.
~ CLARA iaA1sss.

! - a 1.sozE
Not 70! You stand - long ago king
Stood on the seashore, bidding back the tide
That onward rolled rssistlsss still. to fling
1ts awful volume landwsrd, Wild and wide,
And Just - impo tent 10 your command
TO stem tho tide that risss In my soul.
1t sbbs net At the lifting Of your hand,
1t owna no curb. t., yields to noseeatrol;
1iEhsystt II, Ard Of the elements b
Brother oY winds and Lightning, cold and nre;
Subtle ~ light. ~ stesdhAst and intsnse;
Sweet - the music Of Apollo's Tyre.
You think 70 rule the ocesnb ebb and dow
With that soft woman's handl Nay, love not 70.
Ana hte the lighthouse on the rock you stand,
And pierce the distance With your searching
eyes;e E Z -
Nor do you heed tho waves that storm the land
And endlsssly about you au and si,s,
But seeks tho ships that ier night and day
Within the dim horizons shadovy ring;
And some with flashing glance you warn away,
And some you bsckon with sweet welcoming.
30 stssdfast still you keep your lofsy place,
Safe from the tumult Of tie restless tide,
Firm - the rock In your sssistang grace,
And strong through humble duty, not through
pride. * ~1A : = ~ T. T. -
While IL cast my life before your fsst,
And only live this may love you, ssvssEi-
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25
Il am very sorry to hear it," Eir
Stephen answered, from the bottou Of
his heat

Stephen answered, from the bottom Of
bis hesrt.
""by are you sorry?" exrlaimsd
Aimee, her whole face changing,
frightening with animation, and her
eyes sbio'ng With 4 str.npely.be.ut;fal
l'ght' 81 think it such . thing to be
able to go aud work for my dear faith.
er and mother" And then, ashamed
II bs7iog 50 spoken to stranger, sbe
looked down and half turned away.
b;ush;ng and looking SO lovely tb.. Sir
Stepheo felt inclined to fall on his
kcees, and then and there implore be.
to give him the right to protect her
from oil trouble and sorrow for the fu.
ture. This, however, was too much of
go"d thing, 90 he rushed to the OK.
treme, turned away from her, snd took
up the Times again, leaving Aimee
wondering it she had said any thing to
annoy him. Her conscience felt clear,
and she took out the book her fathe,
had given her to euliveo the journey
and when Sir Stephen threw down his
newspaper in disgust she Vas readlog, or
pretending TO read, so intently that he
had no pretext for disturbing her till
they stopped at x, where they
had to change carriages. Here AIMEE
vas most grateful to him he was go kind
looking after her and her small amount
Of luggage. and taking care Of hsr as
they crossed the vide expanse Of rail
on their way to the other train, where,
as matter Of course, be got into the
same carriage With her.
He foond 1t impossible, though, to
renew the conversation. Aimee vas
afraid her mother would cot approve cf
her having talsed to a stranger, even
though it was such stranger - Sir
Stephen Dashwood, aud she resolved to
speak no more to him.
CONTINUED NEXT wEEK.)
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25
ST. PAUL.

The names given in this column ere those Of the
lsrgsst and most reliable houses II their
sevsrsllines Of busiusssin St.Paul.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25

1. Legal and9 overnmsnt srtissm ents, - ssnss
per square for the rst Insertion, and esnts per
square for ZACH subs qusnt insertion.
4. S.Attorneys ordering In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are
->Sardsd accountable for tho cost of the sSne
-s there 10 special agreement to charge the same
another party. Paymsnttn all cases to 10 made in
.dvancs orr upon delivery Of the AtadAvit.
Local Notices, Is cents per ne to transisat, and
10 cents per line to regular. advertisers.
1. Notice ofdssth (simpls announcemsnt) rs cents;
obituary notices, 6cens per line; marriage notices
S6csAta.
spseialplacs and eouble column adv vert tissnsnts
to bs inserted At ratss agreed upon.
& Yearly yadvsrtissrst to pay quarterly.
l. Strangers must psyin advance, or give satisfae-
tory references.
II OBJ PRINTING
OF all kinds plain colorsd executed ON short no.
os In the best stys and At St. Paul prices Print
tns done In German and Nor~ sgian, we'll a.
English. and warranted to give sAt;sfAction.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1873-12-25

0A"eo AooAcu ueuR RuteO, ana Slr
Stephen went on. II should like to
know where you are going, if it is not
rude to ssk 2"
ITO BirchIeigh," che answered.
"The Dudley Harewooa's place ?"
"Yes."
"How odd! am going there too."
"Oh, I am so glad u exclaimed
Aimee, "tor I don't know any one
there"
''That's rather doubtful compli-
ment to me-"
IL beg your pardon" Aud Aimee
looked so miserable that SIR Stephen
quickly answered, 81 beK yours
koow what you meant; but don't sou
know Mrs. Hardwood 2"
II don't; but she is very old
friend Of mammals. But, don't know,
l think ought TO tell you, =, you are
going to Bucnleikh, that I am going
to be govsrnsss.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1873-05-03
The School Apportiontnnent. The


The School Apportiontment. The
statement Of Hon. j. K. Jillson, State
Superintendent Of Education shows that
the .apporticnment for orangeburg
County Of the 100000 appropriation
for the support Of schools for fiscal year
ending October 81, 1873, is sIt ,291 60.
.on this subject she Columbia Herald
says :eBut it is well 10 state that this
.apqget. .has not been collected, and a
.copsidaRable portion of it meyer can be
owing TO deliuqueucies, returns of nula
bona ron execution, apd other causes :
always operating to a greater or less
.extent IN She collection Of taxes. The
State treasurer, therefore, cannot be OK
,pected to pay any more to the school
fund than a just proportion Of what has
sbecn received by him."
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1873-05-03
neuts strong and cheap


Change.1Mr. L N. Dennis, tn c
young aAd admirable operator at tn :
West ern Union Office left q last evening
for Durha@'s Ststippa&arth Carolina
where he has been assigned for ,lyty.
Mr.. Dennis has made many warm
friends Among US, by his uniform oour-
=tesy to all, and has established reputa-
tion for attentiep to bis duties, which
will induce many expressions ofregret at
his renewal, . y We predict for him a
high excellence in his vocation and wish
him much success. ~