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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

RAILROAD RECEIPTS. The following are the
receipts by the W. c., V. NJ. l. G. S. Railroad
Tor this week: Coru $50 bushels, wheat 1850,
rye 10, oats 1916, potatoes $50, onions 10,
beans bag, flax seed , bags, dried fruit -
hbls and boxes, flour POI bbls, apples 300 bbls,
...n>ing ) bags, lime 300 bblS, oil II bbls, hay
i6S bales butter 30 tirkius, eggs II bhls aud
boxes wool t sacks feathers sacks, whlskcy
l. hhIS. sumac 633 sacks, fowls 9 coops, hides
- bundles, ground sumac 20, 100 lbs, ground
bark 2U7 sacks stoves 6, fellows $40, broons
"A bundles, vinegar bbls, leather sc rolls,
wvvi 10 cords, becSwax 81 lbs, metal 1914 lbs,
iron and boues S,.,7G lbs, rags 1878 lbs, calves
Il, medical roots bags, empty casks g., oak
lumber a 900 feet, pine lumber $1,000 feet,
cattle aud sheep l6 cars, hoops car.
Daring the week the following were the re-
c"p1s by the w. 90 r. r.: Wheat GIG bush
els corn 1914, oats S32, rye 30, meal 2lS, po-
ta,ocs n, fur 10 bbls, eggs 80 bbs and boxes,
butter l. bbls and 6rklnS, cider bbls, cask
and ) kegs, vinegar bbl, fruit 440 lbs, fowls
- coop<, calves II head, horses |, sumac $50
lbs, cid iron and bones l.440 lbs, rags bun
dies hay 81 bales, hides bale, wool bales,
w5yd cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

COMMISSIONERS SALE-Under author
~ ity Of II decree of the Circuit Court OF Alox-
andra county, Va, rendered in tho suit OF
Koach's executors We. Roach's devisees, the I'M
dcrslgncd surviving Commissioners, Will Ssll,
ut public auction, on SATURDAY, the lst day
Of November, 1872, ut II o'clock noon, at the
front door Of the Custom House, Alexandria,
FUND VIDED HALF OF LOT or
GROUND ut the southwest corner OF Union ana
Wolfe streets, Alcxandria; ~ feet inches on
Wolfe and - feet on Union street.
2. SQUARE OF GROUND, in Alexandria,
bounded on the north by Montgomery street. on
the east by Royal, on the south by Madison and
on the west by Pitt stree.
Terms Twenty per cent cash the residue in
three eq:ui instalments ut 4, II and Is months
from safe with Interest; the purchaser to give
his bonds, with good personal security; the title
to be retained till full payment of purchase
moEcy, ana the property to be resold al the risk
and expense Of the purchaser IN default oil any
paymcn,. Convcyancing 1T cost Of purchaser.
CHARLES Z. STU ART,
$. FERG USON BEACH,
oct 3-eota Surv'g. Commissioners
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KE.IKUi.NG.

TWO OR THREE GENTLEMAN can be
L accommodated with BOARD III n private
family. Apply nj tins Office. sep -"~tt
pOARD.-W cll furnished rooms, in dcsir-
- able location, with Fl EST CLASS BOARD
can be obtained by addressing \. b.. Gazette
oiliae scp2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

M.y" There will be called meeting OF Nc
ch .nics Lodge, No 3, Knights OF Pythas;, at
their hall, at . o'clock, Tomorrow Sunday
morning to make arrangements for attending
the funeral of our late Brother, JOHN DORIAN.
Punctua attendance is desired.
By order It'll f. T. STEELE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18
GRAY'S PATENT OIL CAN,

Made of Galvanized Iron, Japsnncd, with
Adjustable Pan and Lever Pump Is nov on eX-
hibition at Mrs. S. X. SN1DER'S. This C"n Is
perfect in all it, arrangements, al Il superior to
any in use Persons in need Of Il Can will do
we'll to call and examine it before purchasing
--1r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18
LUST I.NU FULN'D.

r UMBER ADRIFT-Portons of two RATS
IL of lumber uriftcd ashore at our place Shcr-
idan's Point, Potomac river, about February
last The owner, by proving property and pay
ing charges within thirty days from this date,
can take it away; otherwise it will be sold to
pay expenses. Parties who have heretofore
claimed il have failed to prove their ownership.
JEROME LINTON.
oct 13-1w2 FRANK LINTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

q. N REWARD-Stolen from the prem
DCO Uses of the subscriber, or the night OF
18th of September. DARK BROWN or
BLACK HORSE ) years old last Spring, full
Is hands high, carries himself well in harness ;
out of gear is rather IN Indifferent looking ami
NAL. Marks remembered are slight enlarge
ment of the pasture-joint OF the lett fore FOOT
and small scar OH the ear-bcieved to be on
the left one about the middle | will give re-
ward Of ten dollars for his recovery il taken IN
the county, twenty dollars if taken out of the
State, or fifty for the recovery of tho horse and
apprehension of the thief
Mrs E. NJ. LlPSCOMB
Brstoe Station,
oct lin Prince WIN. CO., Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

PLANETS. The two brightest planets in the
solar system are now very nearly 10 line with
the earth. Their nearest approach was on
tuesday, when they We're apparently separated
IL only twenty minutes OF arc, or about two
,NrlS The apparent diameter of the full moon.
Mry are visible in the early morning. rising
mGr than two hours before the sun, and the
new with the naked eye will we'll repay our
lesIcepiug readers for rising u little earlier
Aan usual Venus is the most northerly Of
!&c two, aud the most brilliant and splendid in
ailca!ance. Let no one miss the opportunity
"i >ccug them
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ENCOURAGE HOME MANI Res
T. On hand ard made to orderln the shortest
notice the finest and best u NDERGA RM EMS
ever offered in this market at q low price ut
Mrs. DkElFUo', 100 King street.
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DOLLARS REWARD.

will give twenty dollars reward for any in
formation that will lead to the recovery of ii
small IRON GREY MARE, stolen from The
Plains, October 7th, 1873. The mare has one
white hind foot Carries her tail on one side, and
had on when stolen lsn leather shatter.
HORACE BURGESS,
nrt l1Iw Tho Palms F.unuirr CO Va
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yoo, >| ,' supply this morning was
resi- meats at former prices Geese IS
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r ACE EDGING, EMBY., PRINCES, sc.
IL A full assortment, and corresponding with
all other goods in cheapness.
iy2 Mrs DRElFUS, leo King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

TINE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN
l. Mrs. DREIFUo', 100 King street.
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LOCAL NEWS.

School. APPROPRIATIONS R. l. Carue esq,
Superintendent Of the Public Schools, of this
city and county, to-day received the following
l,ttpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

GOOD KID GLOVES for fifty cents at
W Mrs. DRElFUS', 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-18

lN"rrING AT THE PIEDMONT FAIR.-The
Vo''lng match yesterday at the Piedmont Agri.
cultural Fair at Culpeper Court House was won
" Sorrcl horse uamed Honest John, belong
"s ITO Mr. ". B. Eslin, of Washington, his
U,'"'prtltor being u gray horse called Gayo,
,.on ii'ynchburg. In the first heat they dis,
'"Acr'i the field; the grey took the first and
,'nI heats in "a! and 2:43 Honest John
S %'h the third heat in 2::42i, and 10 the fourth
, "n"' I'>ianced the gray 10 2:39, thereby win
'HNliRANrs. Professor j. G. FGrtSch, one
y. NC commissioners from this State to the
,rr ~una Exposition, during his absence, made
a. l"Semcnts for the immigration of colony
t;.. sn or more families from his native place,in
ny ;D'ahy,to Prince William county. The colo
,IaS eXpecicd to arrive early next spring, when
comm WIN fnd due preparations for their &C
will Hr' 'oali 1t is ex pected that this COLONY
m.n, VI III The nucleus OF considerable settle
yoo, T y" The supply this morning was
fresh mnots ~ Eo,,, -
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CORPORATION Court. -Julge f. " Lo,ce
ynmi;ng--Minor VS.. Anderson; issue out OF
rlranccry involving the validity Of the will OF
tlc late Col Geo. Miuur Of Alexandria county;
jury came into court and announced that It was
impossible to agree upon verdict, whereupon
Jury was withdrawn aud the case continued
to the ucxt quarterly term of the court.
Com. vs.. Jos Shepard; on an indictment tor
i"ljury; verdict OF the jury set aside and new
trial granted.
Cazanuvc Il Co. vs.. Johnson sadministratrix
ct ais. 10 chanccry; decree appointing D. NJ.
Stcuar,, Sergeant, receiver to collect rents trom
unSold property.
Court adjourned till 10 o o'clock Monday morn
ing.
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This is not only handsome appropriation,
but an acknowledgment of the successful con
dnct OF the public schools here, under the
efficient superintendent of Mr.. Carue, aided
by the School Board. The appropriation for
our schools from the above source has been
doubled in few years. and is merited reward
Tor the indeta'igabe zeal, under adverse cir
cnmstanceS, frequently, with which The cause
Of Public Education has been advanced IN Alex
undria
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MRS DREIFUS, No. 100 King street, sells
IVA good LACE COLLAR and Slhh lie
for Is cents
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
The Mystery Of the POlaris.
Queer COnduct OF the Tixress.

4ueoE SOuuuCb OI the 1l&FHSS.
NEW YORK, Sept. PA st. Johns dis
patch says grave doubts are entertained for
the safety OF the missing crew of the Polaris.
Nearly three months have left since they
left the camp. The Esquimaux who had
Wintered with Buddington's party counted
by moons, so thai the exact time of Bud
dincton's departure is not known. 1t is be-
lieVed to be the middle of June. No records
were found indicating the intentions of the
party, except a memorandum written in
pencil, dated May IS, 1873, and stating that
Chester, the mate, had finished making
oars from the bulwarks of the Polsr.s, and
had made good job of it. The Esquimaux
were very reticent. They wished to be
taken to Bonds Bay, whence they came.
1t was clearly q mistake TO leave them be-
hind. 1t was stated that Joe, the interpre-
ter, could not talk their dialect, but whsn
questioned at Good Haven, Joe said he did
not have time to converse with them. The
instruments are supposed to have been
broken b. the Esquimaux.
When the Tigress returned to Good Ha-
ven she was ordered to prosecute the search
in the track OF the whalers to the west
ward and nOrthWard. The season is an
open one. There is very little ice and it is
sfoat. 1t is not known when the Tigress
will return. She hSd thirty days coal on
Aug. 81. The whaling ship Hector is ex-
pected daily from Cumberland sound and
may have welcome tidings. The Juniata
is cosling and sails North Immediately. She
will have considerable difficulty owing to
the lateness ofthe season. The whalers all
return about the middle of September.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
SENSIBLE TALK.

The following remarks were made by
William j. Sykes, not long since, in re-
mote part OF Hickman county, to an audi
ence seated on the ground in dense shade,
made by the overhsnging branches OF
magpif ent forest ON the banks of little
STRAIN that pours its waters into Lick
creek, one of tie tributaries Cf Duck river.
Pointing to The hills that stood around, he
said: "The great and good Creator OF all
things filed these hill with rich ores, and
covered them with magnificent timber for
some wise purpose and for the benefit OF
man, ard not that they might remain here
forever useless and unemployed. He uses
some men as instruments to do bis will and
permits others to stand as stumbling
blocks in the way. These latter may for
time appear TO delay, but can never defeat
the execution of his plans. The time will
come when these hills will be lighted with
the fires of many furnaces and these ores,
turned into valuable metals, viii be carried
on railroads to distant markets where they
are go much in demand and so much
needed, and where they can be
used 10 advance the c,use of civil
Iization and minister to the COM
forts of man. Whether this will take place
WDllsb NOu L l1tC3 1 NaAhOS S"J' -
mer, persistent to their Otstinscy, who will
lot listen to reason or argument, may for
wears retard the Improvement of this coun-
ty, and prevent that development so neces-
sary TO her welfare; but that cannot always
last, and it should not last another year. l
was told that all of you in this par of the
county were opposed to these improve
ments, or to the means necessary to obtain
them; but l e0ald lot, l would not believe
that alter yo- Hso heard full statement OF
the case, and after the whole matter had
been explained to you, that you would not
5oin the ranks ofprogress, or th@tyou would
refuse to aid in rescuing from hopeless pow
erty and ruin in the future, country SO
rich in all the elements of wealth, which
only need to be touched by the hands OF
enterprise to spring into activity, and TO
scatter wealth over the land as the clouds
scatter fertility, or as your beautiful streams
shed ioy and gladncss wherever their bright
and sparkling waters go singing over their
pebbly beds down your lovely valleys"
And Mr.. Sykes was right. The people OF
Hickman are not asleec, but waking, and
alive to the necessity for improvement and
labor which he paints SO wel.-Menph1S
ADDedI.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
Condensed Teiegralns.

The national convention passed resolu-
tioa requesting all pork packers TO make
monthly reports in detail of the amount of
hog products made by esch, commencing
on De2. l, so that the sec etary of the Ma
tionsl Convention may summarize and pub
lish the totals in leading papers by the 9th
ofeach month. They are requested after
March TO give similar monthly report of
stock on hand.
The Cincinnati Exposition draws an aver
age attendance of 12,000 daily. Among
other things the telegraph says "the stove
display is wonderful"
East Saginaw burned yesterday $500
barrels of salt.
Nodes for an equestrian statue of Gen.
Geo. 81. Thomas are to be exhibited at the
next meeting of the Army of the Cumber-
land.
Allegheny City buys the gasworks for
S623, ,223 exactly.
Halifax reports another brig lost in the re-
cent gale with all aboard.
FOREIGN.
a railroad accident in Spain yesterday
killed "many passengers
In Aristanhe, the newly appointed Turk
ish minister to Washington sails on the
2Oth for New York.
Verdun, reioices over its evacuation to-
day by the German forces.
The British Government insists on the
liberation of the officers and crew captured
on board the steam yacht Deer Hound.
A conference of jQris consults are in ses-
-'"n at Ghent debating the general adoption
oS tho throo -'ntinnsl rules laid down
Vi Gn6 Lnr66 lnJeI
in the treaty of Washington.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
POLITICAL.
MARYLAND.


FREDERICK, MD, Sept.-Phe Repub
lican State Convention met in this city to-
day, and after appointing committees took
a recess till P. NJ.
The Convention reassembled at 2 P. NJ.
The Committee on Credentials submitted
report recommending John 7. Ensor for
President of the Convention, and a mum.
Der of Vice Presidents and Secretal les,
which was adopted A series of resolutions
were unanimously adopted, reafirming the
attachment of the Republicans Of Maryland
to the principles of the Republican party;
heartily endorsing the administration of
President Grant; demanding from the Leg
islature such action as it may lawfully take
to effect equal taxation of all property Of
all corporations and persons; favoring
good and efficient system of free schools,
and expressing the hope that recent events
and prejuciees of the past will be buried and
an era of good feeling inaugurated. Hon.
Il. 81. Goldsborough, of Talbot county,
was nominated for Comptroller on the first
ballot; John 81. Price, of Halford, was
nominated for Clerk of the Court of Ap-
peals. Convention adjourned sine die.
Oregon Republican Convention.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12-The Oregon
Republican State Convention at Albany,
adjourned after stormy session. Hiram
Smith, Of Linn county, was nominal ed for
Congress. A resolution was adopted ex-
pressing confidence in Ssnntor j. III. Nit
chell. The party is divided and an exciting
campaiqn exDected,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
THE BIG BALLOON,
Like EsOp's Frog, SWells up and
Bursts.
Narrow Escape from Suffocation by
Cas-
A Scramble TO Save the PIeees-A JOl.
Iv Rinf

A Scramble TO Save the Pleces-A Sol.
ly RiOt.
NEW YORK, Sept. PA. M.-The bal
loon for Europe is being inflated, and is an
nounced to start this afternoon.
p. M.-An immense crowd visited the
Capitoline ground at Brooklyn, this after
noon to witness the departure of the big
balloon for Europe. The process of infls-
ton commenced at an early hour this morn
ing, and continued steadily until 40 P. M,
when the balloon suddenly swayed to the
north, ripped half way around, with great
tearing sound, and fell fat on the ground.
The immense volume of gas which had
been pumped into it, nearly 100000 feet,
escaped at the same moment, nearly suffo-
eating those who stood on the inside. In
spector Falk, Mr.. Goodsel and Police Com
missioner Briggs had but an instant before
shifted their positions to the eastward, and
thus escaped being buried in the netting and
canvas. The crowd made q general rush
over the ropes, with the intention of tearing
up the canvas into small pieces and carry
ing them off as mementoes, but the strong
force of police on the ground charged and
drove them back. Mr.. Stiner, who had
contracted to fill the balloon, said it would
be all folly to attempt another imitation, as
il was not made of the proper material. So
the enterprise is abandoned for the present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
FOREIGN.



MADRID, Sept. 12.-The Intransigente
troops made sorlie from Cartagena yes
terday, but were unsuccessful in their ef-
forts to pierce the line of the beseiging
forces and returned to the city.
The Government is capable of putting
900 effective forces into the field, and
Gen. Furon will enter upon vigorous
campaign in Catalonia with 10000 men.
The resources OF the Northern provinces
have been exhausted by war and the exac-
tions of the Carlists. The necessaries of
life even have bee me scarce and thousands
Of families are reduced to indigence. The
Carlists keep to the mountains. Being
without cavalry they do not dare to venture
into the Southern provinces.
BAYoNNE, Sept. r. Cannon and other
munitions of war, for the Carlists, were
landed yesterday at Legueito, on the coast
of Biscay.
Grapevine.
LISBON, Sept. 12.-Acc0unts from diff
ferent sections represent the Vine disease
as making great havoc.
A PrinceIy Suicide.
VIENNA, Sept. 12.--Pince Charles Ester
hssy, only son Of the late Prince Esterhasy,
an Austrian statesman, committed suicide.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
BELLEVUE.
Complaints OF the Jury and Grand
Jury System.


Jury System.
To the Union and American
BELLEVUE, Tenn, Sept. 9.-Bellevue is
locat u ST the point where the Harding
nike crosses the Nashville and Northwest
ern railroad, II miles from the city, and IS
destined to be q place of some note. Al
enterprising young merchant has just COM
pleted large frame store house, with a
splendid hall above for the ODD FELLOWS,
who have organized lodge here. Ihere
is also blacksmith and wood shop, post
Office, insurance and express agency. Belle
vue is surrounded on every side with spIen-
did farming country.
In looking over the list OF
our juries, l am surprised somewhat st
the avarice of men. It seems to me that
poor labo-ing m9n, who are fully compe-
tent, should be put down as Jurors from the
different districts; bat l frequently notice
men on the jury who are worth hundreds
of broad acres and have an income OF
Thousand or fifteen hundred dollars IN
rents from lands, at from four TO seven dol
lars per acre, that often takes hall the crop
to pay the rent. think our criminal code
could be changed for the better, without
disparsging any mans interest or rlgnS.
When we have twenty-four good citizens
CHI sen and qualified as juror, men from
different sections of the courty who never
hesrd Of the case till it is called, it seems
reasonable chat any twelve of them could
and would try and decide case as correct
Iy and as satisfactorily as if they had
been chosen from a panel OF lOO.
| think there are too many chal-
leuges allowed. l have thought for
years that there could be plan to super
sce,!e the necessity of grand juries. The
Grand Jury only has ex parte testimony and
are hound to find true bill on the testi-
mony before them, but when the case g, IS
called in court the other side is heard and the
I'm is not sustained, all Of which consumes
a great deal of time, besides heavy ex-
Cornl is not SO good as last year-too
much rain in June, and but one sood season
since. We are having some showers, Dull
the ground is still dry. FARMER
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13
ST. LOUIS.
Caught a Tartar.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12.-Batween and
o'clock this evening, John Lady, a real es-
tste agent and money broker, assaulted
Msj. George W. Gibson, city editor of the
Globe, on the corner of Third aud Olive
streets. Gibson struck Lady several severe
blows over the head and shoulders with a
cane, when the latter was carried away by
friends. Subsequently Lady went into q
saloon, took heavy bar tumblar from the
counter, wrapped it in handkerchief, like
a slung shot, and sailed out on The street
again, making dire threats against Gibson,
and still later procured pistol and threat
ened to shoot him, when policeman took
him to the calsbOose. The affair grew out
of a paragraph Gibson published in the
Globe three weeks ago, charging Lady with
disreputabe conduct on the street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-13

The Chattanooga Times Of the 11th ssys:
On Monday morning last, John Long, a
desperate, well known in this city, and who
lives in McLemore's cave, Walker county,
Georgia, passed by Mr.. William Taylor's
farm, who lives near Aliens springs, in
Dade county. He Long) called to Mr..
Tsylor's son, saying ''pick a god water
melon and I'll help you eat it as 1 go on
back" As he passed back, apparently on
bis way home, young Taylor had the melon,
and The young msD, his father and Long sat
down in the edge OF patch of woods, and
were quietly eating it, when suddenly Long
pulled pistol from bis breast pocket, and
shot VIM. Taylor, jr., dead, and turned to
shoot bis father, but the latter had placed a
tree between him and his would-be muir
derer, Long then fred what shots he had
left at Taylor, but none TOOK effect, and
fed. Il is supposed that the murderer had
heard of Mr.. Taylor collecting 5000 ofthe
Federal Government few days before,
and that he intended to murder the men
and rob the house. There had never been
any quarrel between Long and either Of the
Taylors. The murdered man was about
twenty-one years of age.