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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

TIE FINANCIAL SITUATION. The President
in conversation yesterday explained that it is
impossible under existing law to anticipate the
payment of Government bonds maturing on
the lst of January, 1874, Of which $50 900, 900
are now out The law, he added is explicit on
this point, and if it were not the bonds are re-
deemable 10 gold. Their redemption in advance
of maturity would consequently afford no relief
to the market, as there is no demand tor gold.
He further stated that on Saturday he tele-
graphed to New York most positive reitera-
ton of his determination to adhere to the pre-
sent policy Of the Government respecting the
legal-tender reserve. He still maintains con-
fident belief that the pending disturbance will
soon exhaust itself, and that eventually the
country will be benefited by the purging of the
business basis Of the country which is now going
on.
The law referred to as prohibiting the redemp-
ton of the ii Five per cents is known as the
act to strengthen the public credit, and the
provision which directly relates 10 the case in
point is as follows
but none of said interess- bearing obligations
not already due shall be redeemed or paid be-
fore maturity, unless at such time United
States notes shall be convertible into coin at.the
option of the holder, or unless at such time
bonds of the United States bearing lower rate
of interest than the bonds to be redeemed can
be sold at par in coin. Washington Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

Epizooty among the sheep is the latest visi-
tation. It is said to be prevailing in some Of
the eastern counties of Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

REMARKs-In consequence Of the continued
financial embarrassment, the effect of which has
been to depress prices everywhere, the marke,
the offerings have been gong and continue to 60
into store. 4 decided decline is anticipated from
the amount Of Flour and Grain accommodating in
the principal centres, and many merchants are
advising farmers to hold back until the present
financial excitement is over and prices more sat-
isfactory OF currency more abundant There
were of, rings on Change to-day of 27jj3 bushe:
Wheat, with sales OF white at lao, l45 aud ljo
prime to choice Corn is in very light receipt,
and prices are lower sales Of yellow al IL
Small sales of Oats ut ~ and 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

DEATH OF PHILIP AUGUST. SR.-Mr, Philip
August, one of our oldest merchants and best
known citizens, died yesterday afternoon. He
was born on the Island of Guadalupe, West
Indies, on the Goth day of June, l7S9, and, was
therefore, in the eighty-6fth year OF his age.
He came to America during the war OF 1917
and settled in Alexandra, where he engaged
10 the tobacco business. From Alexandra he
removed to Fredericksburg aud there spent
thirteen years in mercantile pursuits ln 1897
Mr. August came to Richmond and went into
the grocery business. He was probably the
oldest merchant in this State, having been IN
business for about sixty one years.
He was member Of Centenary, Methodist
church, and 10 the daily walks of life illustrated
the sublimest principles of Christianity. The
deceased was the father of the late Colonel
Thomas August, who was one Of the most bril-
liant orators and wits of the day, and who died
few years ago. Rev. 2. +. August, of the
Methodist church Philip August, jr.,, who
was engaged in business with him, and Ma
thanial August esq, for many years proml
ncnt bank officer. are sons of the deceased.
Maj. Albert N. August, father of MIR: Ben.
T. August,) who died during the war in the
Trans NJ ississippi Department. while serving IN
the Confederate army, was also his son, and he
was the fathcr-in law of Rev. DR.. James D..
McCabc, prominent minister of the Eplsco-
pal Church 10 Maryland. Rich. Enquirer.
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Some of the Northern papers are advocating
the call for an extra session of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
MARRIED,

MARRIED..
September 9th, by Rev. ID. F Sprigg, JOHN
H. NAYLOR and J. ELIZABETH WILL
LIAM, buth Of Alexandria.
In Gloucester county, on the 9th inst, JNO.
J LLOYD of this city, to Miss ELLA HUI
BARD of Gloucester
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
DUCKLAND WOODEN MILLS
d Prince William county, Va:
WITH FIFTY ACRES OF LAND
ur..nt IL .5l anr..s In EAnnIlinr

DuCKLAND WOOLEN MILLS,
WITH FIFTY ACRES OF LAND
| Tract of go acres in Fan4nirr
A tract OF ~ acre; in Culprprr
To he resold ut public auction.
By virtue of Il decree ri F:uluinr Circuit C"!'
pron"unc,l Oh Tie day ot :5ell Inoer, lo'@, ~
the uhancrry ell, therein pending, -ly'l
'C.imIbr', v. !Iu:.t0n MID a., ID" uh!c!
signed ~ '-yp''>,: /" r."a.r Al pub!c a"'I'""
TO The hgh.>L bidder, on
MONDAY, DECEM BEk 9Th. lS%,,. .
(th,t being the fist day OF tau4ner 1i'u'
Cour:) Il. the front door Of the Court House. III
the town of Warrenton, county .! fA"it'e.'
and State of Virgins, the following real estate
in the bill and proceedings IN SAID '0'e ''''''
toned, tn wit: uu,p
/. That valuable MILL and MILL Pkor-
ERTY attached thereto, containing about MY
acres, known rs the
BUCKLAND WOODEN MILLS, ,,.r
in the county of Prince William. These NH.
are upon Broad Run, and distant onIyn H"
miles from Gainesville, station on the Nam
-as Division of the Washington City, llFs m
Midland and Great Southern fnIiro"I; Ms
and FIV 4 TEN EN- ENT HOUSES. The Fac
lOry is ready for work, and has i'll 1t the yer!
hr:i and mos, improved machinery, the water
nnwcr a: good As can be found in the State, ana
in every especl desirable property
, A TRACT OF LAND in Fauquer, near
Buckland called "TH + REILLY FARM o'"-
,uning about two hundred and fifty acres.
3 a TRACT OF LAND near JclicTs"I''h'
in Culpcper county, containing about three nan
bred and twenty acres.
Terms Of Sale: Ten per centum OF the puf-
chase money in cash the residue ~ one w.
three and Tour years from the day Of saie t"'
purchaser TO execute bonds, with appro'rn POI
so,al security, bearing interest from the uaS W
..ln for bu daft rad n stn
be retained until the last payment l. hau' a." ,t
the property aforesaid subject t" resale NJ II'
risk of the purchaser should he fail l" co'nP'
with the terms of sale. u;r
n B-As decided by said decree, the n''.
property will BIZ started at the Nv Tp,sSs' '''
HIGH R GARDEN.
'... R TAYLOR SCOTT
Pr. VIM co.. sep 29-eots CONS. ol ''S''
NEW WOOD YARD
The subscriber has opened
WOOD YARD
On Fairfax St, between Duke and W1t', \
OPPOSITE TIE FIRST PRESB IThhlA''
CHURCH, s,,.J up,n
Where orders for any amount can Dr h''t' 1Pf
reasonable terms Of ths ! best 4 'Ia1iniS VI
ANY person in want will please give me e. ,'''
DARTLETTS PEARL.SIFTlNG BL1b'
- Bjylcry's French do, Azurrn:s lnn'f
and j. j. Colman's Liquid Blue, Tor H az =
ANU . o. GEO. McBUKNEI & son,
CAV, 10 l66 and 10 King stree"
Tv1TCIJEN CRYSTAL SOAP and the IT,
n DEXICAL PAINT CLEASlNn u''
for sale by GEO. McBUKNEf &, 8 so s,ss.,
DURYEA'S SATIN GLOSS ana 'o'
~ RIOR STARCH just received ~ p1rpN
sep23 g. " "
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CANAL COMMERCE.
nod I.I.,Ti; tExss-syI! ,,Wts lSan----SL.t
- $3.50. s--~-.--:.-.J s->-----A---

..-zz.-.--:-.I 80 -.
ARRIVALS.
Boat: 4 Monte and Jno Sheridan. to Cons d.
Cou Go; + Stevenson, J L Anderson, Ii. Deli
field, Thos Patton, } l. Reid, Kate + I G Young
4 } Clark, u Hamilton md De Stewart, /"
American Cou CO; Geo Hutton Il + Dewitt,
NJ Fannon. NJ McNully, to Hampsh!rc and Bal,
timorr Coal Co A j Mills, j II West and }
Dick to New Central Coil Go; knight OF Z
Shiplcy and Bullsh. to Georges Creek Coal G."
DEPARTURES.
Boats D A Lowe, Scotia, Chcsup"uke, W }
B Lloyd, \ Monte, } ~ u Muse, w Woods,
K W Haydock, H Stevenson, 4 II Grant. Round
Top, Cement, Il DehHcll and Geo Hutton lor
CUNT cr!nhu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY. From the
Manassas Gazette. james Burkett, little
son of Capt. Burkett, residing on the Manassas
and Gainesville road, was thrown from his
fathers horse one day last week and very pain
fully injured.
Thomas Meredith, young son of MIR. John
7. Meredith, of Nokesville, was run over by .
loaded wagon, Oh Tuesday evening last and
seriously injured.
Mr.. Willie Ayre, of Fairfax, who lost one of
his arms by threshing machine about three
years ago, came very near losing the other by
the accidental discharge Of revolver which be
was handling on Monday last. The ball enter
ed at the wrist and came out at the shoulder
Redmond Austin, young man working at
the "May6eld" brown stone quarrless was Sc
verely injured about the head on Thursday
morning last by the falling Of derrick. One
of the colored hands was also slightly injured
at the same time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
Letter from the President.
EXECUTIVE MANSIO

WAsHINGToN, Sept. %, 1873.
Ness,s. Fl. B. CIqfu and Ctas. L. Anthony,
Nc71 York;:
Gcntlenen-In response to the views you
have communicated to me touching the present
stripgency in the money market of the country,
and the necessary Stepts to restore confidence,
and legitimate trade and commerce, have the
honor to communicate the following:
The Government is DESTROYS Of doing all in
its power to relieve the present unsettled con-
dition Of business AFFAIRS which is holding back
the immense resources of the country, now
awaiting transportion to the seaboard and a
market Confidence on the part Of the peo-
pie is the first thing needed to relieve this con-
dition, and to avert the threatened destruction
of business with Its accompanying disasters to
all classes of the people. To re-establish this
feeling, the Governments willing to take all legal
measures at its command, but it is evident that
no Government efforts will avail without the
active cooperation of the banks and monled
corporations of the country. With the four
teen millions already paid out in the purchase
Of Government Indebtedness and the with
drawal Of their large deposits from the Treasu
ry, the banks are now strong enough to adopt
| liberal policy on their part, and by generous
system OF discounts to sustain the business In
| terests of the country. Should such course
be pursued the forty. four million Of reserve
will be considered as money In the Treasury to
meet the demand Of the public necessity, as the
circumstances Of the country may require.
Close attention will be given to the course pur-
sued by those who have the means at their
command of rendering all the aid necessary to
| restore trade to its proper channels and condl-
ton, with view of strengthening the hands
of those who carry out the measures above III
dicated. Orders have already been issued for
tht prepayment of interest accruingin Novem-
Der. (Signed) y. s. GRANT.
| WASHINGTON NEws.-Henry Young, con-
victed Friday night of the murder of Hahn,
expresses little hope in an effort for new trial,
but his counsel are more sanguine. The mo-
ton will be argued on exceptions at the present
general term, so that the whole case will be de.
cided before the lst of November.
| A two. story brick house, No. 9l0 Seventh
| street. which had been undermined by the i'm
provements going on in that locality, fell in
yesterday evening, with crash, that sounded
tor several squares 1t was occupied By I. w.
Reamer as dry goods and fancy store, and it
is said goods valued at $1,000 were damaged.
Yesterday two rowdies who were drunk,
halloed at the President as he was going to
church with his family, in his carriage, using
insulting language. They were promptly ar
rested and locked up in the station house.
There Is more disturbance in Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
VIRGINIA n EWS.

The students of Washington and Lee unlver-
sity continue TO come 10 daily, and there are about
two hundred DOW on the ground, mostly new
students. Those returning who were 10 attend
auce last session will continue to come IN tor
several weeks yet. We think the number this
year will be equal to if not exceed that OF last
year.
Robert Dunlap was arrested in Stanton,
Va, last week for the murder OF James Car
penter, in Columbus, Ohio, in July, 1872. He
resisted desperately, rem dering it necessary fol
the detective to shoot him before his capture:
Wren brought his prisoner to Richmond, and
be will be held for requisitloD.
The Culpeper Observer says Mr.. Samue
j. Spindle, of Rappahannock, has determined
to return to Texas. 1t is a melancholy thing to
see so many of our best young men leaving the
State. Virginia needs them all; she cannot at
ford to lose single one.
The Warrenton Index says DIR. Coltman
announces himself candidate for the Legisla
ture. He calls himself an 'ludependent.
We regret to see it stated that the Dan
vile fair will not be held this year.
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There is more disturbance in Mexico.
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ARGE NO. l. MACkERkL IN store ana
IL for sale by VIM. r. bEooh e.,
SEP ~ ia h'''H ''io''
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ns,- PURE COFFEE FRESH GROUND
DAILY sep I'm
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BROOKE followed CO Dearu III suoll SpeceH
full of pith as to what the last ConserVatlye
Legislature OF Virginia had done for relief Ii
had adjusted she financial question so as tt
satisfy the creditors Of the State, without lm
posing additional taxation upon the people II
had reduced through the recommendation of a
committee composed of lawyers, the expenses
of the judiciary 100000 and at the same time
relieved the people from frequent attendance al
court; it had provided ample means for the
conduct Of public schools for the education o.
white and black children; aud to man the
Conservative members OF the Legislature petl
toned for an amendment to the bankrupt bill
which resulted in the Act embracing the home
stead exemption.
We share in the rejoicing of our county man
Gen. Pembertou, over the safety of his eldest
son. He lett Philadelphia in August, on q
merchautmap, was wrecked off the island of
St. Paul during heavy storm, was picked up
by British steamer, and finally reached hls
starting point on the afternoon of the oath inst
Our friends of upper Fauquier will be disap
pointed in the expected pleasure OF hearing
Lieut. Gov. Montague speak at Salem Gu the
2nd inst. Sickness compelled him to return tc
Richmond on the 25th, and it Is thought his
appointment at Brentsville will be the first be
will able to ill.
The Conservatives are perfecting arrangements
for IL barbecue and public speaking at Salem
on the 18th Of October Gov. Smith, Colone
Beard and other distinguished advocates Of the
Conservative State ticket have been invited
and are expected.
s. 2. Bayy is announced as an Independent
candidate to represent the district composed Of
the counties Of Fauquier and Rappahsnnock ir
the Senate Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

I T. SHERWOOD'S
FAMILY GROCERY,
CORNER PRINCE AND PITT STREETS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-19
AnecdOte OF Webster.

At the city dinner on the Fourth o
July. 1859, in Faueuil Hall, Dr. R. a
Neale. the chaplain of the day. turning
to the picture of Webster replying tc
Hayne, remarked that he spent his
youthful days in Washington, witness.
ing the scenes there portrayed and hear
ing the address in which was first utter.
ed that great sentiment, "Libirty and
union, now and forever, one and insep-
arabic" and related an amusing Incl.
dent which happened to Mr.. Webster
just after the great speech. For the
purpose OF a little relaxation. he went
to Virginia with come friends. They
called at farm house and asked for
some milk and water to drink. The
good woman OF the house went TO get
some. Her husband, who had been
intently reading newspaper containing
Mr.. Webster's speech, asked Mr., W.,
"Do you know Wsbster?' "Yes, l be-
lieve do" was the reply. "Well, how
does he look p Rather savage," said
Mr.. Webster. They say he looks like
me-" "Well, are you Webster p
"Yes, they say l am and l suppose it is
co." By this time the wife came in
with the milk and water. Garry that
backl carry that back T. said her
husband. This is Daniel Webster.
Make a pitcher OF haiIstorm; nothing
but hailstorm will do for Webster.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-19
FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.
The Shah OfPersia.

LONDON, June lS.-His Majesty, the
Shah OF Persia arrived in this city to-
day on his visit to the Queen. He WAS
received a. Charing Cross station by
His Royal Highness, the Prince of
Wales, and accorded an enthusiastic vel.
come. The weather was splendid and
a large crowd OF spectators was assem-
bled to greet the royal visitors.
After His Majesty, the Shah Of Per-
sia, had taken his seat in the carriage
at Chsripg Cross station, accompanied
by the Prince Of Wales, the procession,
consisting OF number OF carriages con-
tanning the nobility, proceeded to Buck
ingham Palace, where His Majesty was
received by Queen Victoria. The wea.
ther suddenly changed during the pro-
gress OF the party to the palace and
just before arriving at the gate terri
bic rain storm set iD. The distinguish
ed visitor, however, was soon conveyed
into the royal mansion and presented
to Her Majesty. the Queen, who receiv-
ed her visitors with royal honors.
Alta meeting of the building opera
tives last evening, it was resolved to
adhere to the demand for an advance oi
one-hali d. an hour, and il the Master
builders refuse, they are asked then 10
strike.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-19
CINCINNATI.
Editorial Excursionists.

CINCINNATI, June lS.-The Maryland
editorial excursionists arrived here this
morning. After their reception at the
Board OF Trade rooms they were drlV'
en- to all points OF interest in the city
and thence to Clifton Place. Richard
Smith, editor of the Cincinnati Gasette'
entertained the party. They leave this
evening for Louisville and the Nam
moth Cave, and thence to Indianapolis
St Louis, Springfield and Chicago.
Breach OF Promisc Suit.
In the suit Of Josephine Kimball vs.
Jacob stever, Of the Massillion (ohio)
Furnace Company, to recover s2oooO
damage for a breach Of marriage cons
tract the jury rendered q verdict giving
the plaintiff $1,000.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-19

THE Brooklyn Eagle, in regard to the
emotional insanity" dodge go often
practiced by criminals, says:
Insanity bona fde, is undoubtedly q
good defence; but the sophistical plea
now the fashion, and which is generally
put forth only as pretext for the gen.
eral malignity OF the deed, ought to be
whipped out. As matters in this re.
gard are being conducted, lawyers stand
prepared in every criminal court to
rush murderers through rhetorical
apotheosis, aud at the same time black
en- aud disfgure the reputation Of any
man whose fate may make him an as
sassin's victim. The insanity claim
means simply a diversion from the act
of the man on trial to the general char
acser OF the man dead. 1t is therefore
a fraud, and from present appearances
q fraud OF this nature is to be attempted
in Walworth's case. He killed his
father, and in the eyes OF the law and
common sense the killing admits OF nc
defence.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-19

PAVED TO DEATH BY A MULR.-A sad
accident, resulting in the death Of Mr..
Geo. R. Watson, aged about q years,
con of Mr.. Ephriam Watson, Of Lee
town. in this county, occurred at Low
ettsyille, Loudon county, Va, on
Thursday last. 1t seems that Mr..
Watson, who was in the employ OF the
paper company at Halltown, in this
county, had gone to Loudon county tor
a load OF straw, and one OF his mules
needing shoeing, he took him to 9
blacksmith shop ct Lovettsville to have
him shod. The blacksmith being q
little timid about approaching the mule,
Mr.. W. took hold Of one Of the forelegs
of the animal to show the blacksmith
that he could be handled, when the
mule became extremely vicious, reared
on his hind legs, and striking him 10
the ground with his fore feet. paved
him until bis injuries became such that
be died on Friday morning about ten
o'clock. His remains were brought
home on Saturday and inferred at Mid
dlewsy. The family Of the deceased
have the sympathy of the community
in their sad sffliction.-Spirt Of JZfy'
s0n,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-19
The Dry One.

On a certain voyage out, in exquisite
summer weather, we had for cabin pass
engers one beautiful young lady, and
ten more or less beautiful young gentle-
men. Light winds or dead calms pre-
vailing the voyage was slow. They
had made half their distance when the
ten young men were all madly in love
with the beautiful young lady. They
all proposed to her, and bloodshed
among the rivals seemed imminent,
pending the young lady's decision. In
this extremity the young lady confided
in my friend the captain, who gave her
this discreet advice. He said: "lfyour
affections are disengaged, take that one
of the young men whom you like the
best, and settle the question" II can't
do that, because l like them all equally
we'll" My friend who was a man Of
resource, hit upon this ingenious expe-
dent: said be, Tomorrow morning
when lunch lie announced do you plunge
beldly overheard, head foremost. / will
be alongside in a boat to rescue you,
and take the one OF the ten who rushes
to your rescue, and then you can after
wards have him." The beautiful young
lady highly approved and did according
ly. But as soon..as she plunged in.
nine out OF the ten more or Jess besuti-
full young men plunged in after her, but
the tenth remained and shed tears, look
ing over the side OF the vessel. They
were all picked up and restored, drip
ping to the deck. The beautiful young
lady, on seeing tn EN-, said: What am
| to do? See what q plight they are
iu. How can I possibly choose, because
every one of them is equally wet 2
"Then," said my friend the captain,
acting under sudden inspiration, take
the dry one" am sorry to say she
did go, and they lived happy ever after
wsrd.-ChdrLes Dickens.