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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The Amherst Enterprise says: when
Piedmont Virginia is properly understood and
appreciated, when its minerals and its adapta-
ton to fruit and vegetables, are found out by
the emigrating world, there will be no vacant
new Switzerland, our low lands the valley Of
the Rhine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The final trial of steam canal boats for the
award of 100000 offered by the State Of New
York comes off Tuesday, October II, between
Syracuse and Utica. We hope that gentleman
from this section of our State may be fortunate
enough to win the prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The September number of Woods House
hold Magazine, has been received. This Pc
riodical is worthy of commentator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

Loss OF LlFE.-Those strange phenomena,
named cloud bursts, that sometimes deVastatc
the Californian valleys are often terribly dra-
matte in their appearance and effects. In Iogo
Canon dweIt William McGiIligan and his four
daughters On the 18th Of this month small
cloud appeared in the sky, rapidly nearing the
mountains, and increasing in volume and densl-
ty, until the shy was obscurcd, andin the canon
it seemed as thought night had come suddenly.
Fearing danger, the family started to escape to
the high grounds, but the eldest persuaded the
others to return and endeavor to save that
dcarly-prizcd article of a California girls heart
the piaDo-an instrument if once lost, diff
cult to replace in the interior. This delay was
fatal, and involved the uDtimcy death of the
entire family. We read.
Scarcely had they reached the door of the
cabin on their return, when, with noise re-
sembling the discharge Ola thousand pieces of
artillery, the darkness suddenly parted in the
centre, and simultaneously an immense sheet
of water descended upon the doomed house,
like shot from gun. One prolonged wall, a
few short shrieks, and the silence Of death
closed over the scene. When the water bad
subsidized Togo Canon ceased to exist; where
the canon had been was now only part Of the
adjoining hills, the debris caused bp the cloud
burst having filled it up to a level with their
tops. '--BaLimorc Gaactte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The Lynchburg Republican says THE
whole Of the debt of Virginia, large as it is,
was contracted before the war for public i'm
improvements, and nothing has been added
since 1860, save by the accumulation of inter
est. 1t is an honest debt, and will be paid by
an honest people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

As stated in yesterday Gazette DR.. Showal
ter who murdered his wife, died yesterday
morning from the wounds he had inflicted on
himself. His father it is said, is d wealthy
planter, living near Mobile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The Damville Register says that Everything
is going Oh we'll with the Danville extension OF
the main line of the railroad, and we understand
the rail is now being made and supplied as fast
as needed; so that there need be no further de-
lay in the progress of the work. The chief
engineer says that with the present force they
can easily lay twelve miles Of rail per mouth. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

A newspaper is proposed to be issued in
Petersburg shortly by j. B. Ege T. Go. MIR.
r. H. Glass and DR.. Peasants, the latter for
merly of the Index, will have charge of the
editorial and news departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

1t is said that no newspaper in the South
has yet expressed its approval of Mr. Jefferson
Davis recent speech
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The Baltimore Sun says: 'The old and
new gas companies Of Albany have combined
and advanced the prices to 50 so thousand
This is the old figure, to reduce which was the
object in forming the new company. But the
most suggestive fact in connection with this
union is the declaring of dividend of 80 per
cent. by the old company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30
JSntliCal Tactics.

REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
VIRGINIA. RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 9, lS73.--
At IA meeting OF the State Executive Commit
tee of the Republican party held this day it
was unanimously resolved that all nominations
for the Senate and House of Delegates of she
Virginia Legislature be postponed until on or
after the lst of October next By this delay
we gain many advantages We shall see their
candidates, and have an opportunity OF finding
out the strength strategy, and tactics OF the
opposition. BY that time, too, the situation
throughout the State will have fully developed,
and we shall all know what is best to be done
in each county. Then the committee will be
ready to give the Legislative candidates all the
help in their power.
Between now and the lst Of October We can
buay ourselves with the organization of the
party and the advocacy of our State ticket.
Nominations made in opposition to the com
mittee's resolution will be regarded as opposed
to the best interests of the party.
The Norfolk Journal says: The following is
an exact copy of a circular now being circulated
among the employees of the Navy Yard. 1t
will explain Itself.
PRIVATE.
OFFICE FINANCIAL AGENT OF STATE RE-
PUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE
CITIES OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 3d. lS73.-Mr. -:
Dear Sir-The State Republican Executive
Committee have appointed the undersigned
their financial agent to raise money to carry on
the canvass. The treasury of the State Com
mittec is empty, and money is needed for the
organization ofthc party, for printing, publish
ing documents, paying canvassers, for immune
rable purposes Without it we cannot move.
1t is therefore hoped and believed, that every
man employed by Republican Administra-
ton will contribute at least one days pay for
the cause and thus help to elect our Republican
State ticket this tall.
You will please hand whatever you feel able
to contribute to your foreman, who is authoriz-
ed to receive contributions in his department.
JOHN T. DEZENDoRF,
Financial Agent State Rep. Elk. Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The Hanover Pa, Spectator says that the
citizens of that town have subscribed the money
necessary to buy and erect in Centre Square a
fountain of handsome and tasty design.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

A letter from Frostburg, Md, to the Cum
berland News, says that in Frostburg, there
is plenty of politics but an awful scarcity Of
righteousness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

Thomas Clagett, esq.,, a venerable citizen Of
Prince Georges county, Md, died yesterday,
at his residence in that county. He was in his
SID year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

The publication of the Gordonsville Gazette,
new weekly, will be commenced on Wednes-
day next by Messrs. w. w. Scott & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

Rev. f. Goodrich Smith, employed III the
library of the Patent Office, in Washington,
gentleman of literary taste and learning, died
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

G. & 0. CANAI.-Therc is prabably no wat
or line of transportation in the world SO fire.
quently rendered unavailable as the Chesa-
pcake and Ohio canal, and this tact must be
attributable to bad management on the part OF
the canal company The millers suffer from
want of water, the coal companies from the
periodical suspension of navigation, and the
canal company lose thousands Of dollars yearly
in tolls, which they might collect if they would
only keep their line in good ORDER Wa$hing-
ton STIR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS.

On and after MONDAY, Sept. l, 1872. tw,
daily passenger trsns will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBURG, etrcting do4hlt
daily connections through between NEW lOKh
and NEW ORLEANS. At GorionsvilI" con,
nection is made with the chesapeake ana
Ohio Railroad twice daily, Sunday, r rXyrps,
ed, to Richmond, Staunton and the " ~ ! nv ~
Lynchburg, with Atlantic, MiSsiss ippl and ONO
Railroad, for the Yves, and Southwc't, and NJ
Washington, for the North and Northwest ~
Leave Washington daily at 7.oO" n anl l."
p. M, and Alexandria att .5Oa. m. and I.2o pm
arriving at Lynchburg at 42Oa. inland 4O pm
Leave Lynchburg NJ $40 am. and l04o pm
arrive at Alexandria at g. a. m. and 90, PM
and at Washington at 40 q. m and 6l2 p u"
For MANASSAS DIVISION leave washington
daily Excepting Sunday with main me 1r"In'
at 100 8. M, and Alexandria at I:3o Il. H.
Leave Manassas junction at 32o Il. ~,
and arrive at Strasburg 1T l243 p. M, ma>t'!@
close connection with tho Baltimore and ono
line to Harrsonburg and Stanton westward
and to Winchester, Harper's Ferry, &c, c"sI-
ward.
Returning, leave Str,,sburg at LILO p. M, ana
arrive at Manassas ut % p, IN, connecting WIN
northbound mail train to AlexAndrla and tho
earliest trains to Baltimore, Philadelphia and
No train Southwark Sunday night and none
Northward Saturday night.
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between
New 1Ork ana. LyncnourS, anu Ny WY "
Knoxville, Atlanta and Mobile to Now Orleans
Through tickets and baggage checked TO "l
j. M. BROADUS,
aug If General Ticket hgt
STATE TAXES FOR 1873.
The bills for State taxes for 1873 viii! be in my
hands for collection on Monday, Scptsnncr, ~,
All bills not paid by the lst of December WIN w
turned over to the City Ssrgs,nt LIKE SISs pei '
City Treasurer
Office at the Banking House Of W. " - I I''
y Co., 50 King street. aug @'-'"
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
"A of the ALEXANDRIA PAS:rss::s.::l..
SENGER RAILWAY COMPAN i.e @s---
will be held ut the office of the Company 81,
1903 Prince street, on WEDNESDAY, the IF''
day Of October, 1873.
By order of the Board of Directors:
aug 29-w4w JEFF. TACEI, Secretary
EINE STORE STOVE FOR SALE.
A MAGEE RADIATOR, large size, last IN.
proved pattern can be seen ut V. BECkhk9
Music and Plat Store li3 King street, A.A'
undria, Va aug - u
rENTS' SUBSCRIBERS
" GENTS SUSPENDERS!
Of English French and manulacture' j"''
opened ut
aug Is GREENS MUTTON nOlJ1H' SIR
DASS s. CO.'S NO. 2 BURTON ALt..Aa
ID supply Of this celebrated brand Of hnS!'''
Ale just received and for sale by r
GEO. McBUkNE1 s. son,
aug u lG6 and 10 King street.
NEW ORLEAN 5 and PORIO ny"
~ SUGARS just received by
aug ~ ). Z. MILD ~
CODA WATER at
- je - WAKEFIELD y HALL"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

1t seems that the recent conventions, Rcpub-
ican and Democratic, which have been held, are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30
COM M HIISCIAI

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 30.-Whcat
is in far receipt, ard the market is active: offer.
ines of 624 bushels white and $3.50 of red With
sales of the former ut loo for n badly damaged
lot, and l55, l56 and l62 for COOL and Of the la.
lGl and lG2 for good and GS, 10 ard vi for
strictly prime to choice. Corn is steady; offer
ings of BIG bushels white Az Of mixed and ~.
of yellow with sales of white at &c and 81, mix
cd ut Ga and 6G, and yellow at 81 and Is. Oats
are active, and prices are &c better offerings Of
24O bushels, with sales at 46 and Al.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30
LIST OF I.E,TT EES

A fruit canning establishment is proposed in
Amherst county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

DECISION OF AN EXTENSIVE LAND CASE
In the circuit court at Bath Court House, last
week, Judge Mclaughlin presiding, the case
of Randolph VS.. Dempsey, for cjectment was
decided for the plaintiff. The suit involved
the ownership OF several valuable tracts Of ara
BILE land, which had been occupied for quar-.
ter of century by citizens Of Bath though
they belonged to the heirs of Cope and we're
embraced 10 the old Cope survey. The jury
we're out only minutes and returned verdict
for the plaintiff. The counsel were Skeen,
Paris, Terrill and NlcAster for the defen-
dants, and Baldwin and Cochran, Of Stanton,
for the plaintiff In the argument the defen-
dants counsel alluded to the fact that the suit
was brought by aliens against natives who were
the occupants, and Col. Baldwin denounced it
as an appeal to the lowest motives that could
influence the judgment Of man. -Staunton
TndicatU.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

FAsuIoNS.- "A leading Broadway New
York; house had an opening of autumn millinery
on Thursday, and the event was made much
of by the ladies', who turned out in large num-
hers to catch a glimpse of the new Paris styles.
1t is interesting to know that the most popular
shapes will be very "harng'' in front, and that
the prevailing colors will be such sombre hues
as bronze olive, indigo blue, dark Prussian
gray and steel; also, that round hats are to be
much larger than they were last season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30
CANAL CONN ERCE.
suE@ $3.50 -
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS
Boats II G Flagg, Henry Kenncy. NJ Lienan,
Chas Robb, w J Shrieve and w VI Shepherd,
to American Coal Co; Il A Garritt r A Good
win and j II Woodburn. to Hampshire and Bal
ton Co; Silver Wave. to Georges Crock Coal
Co; Friendship, A NJ Reid, J w Rhind, w II
Ash, VIM Young and Jack Topper To New
Central Co.
DEPARTURES.
Boats Dayton, D Stewart Lark As Winter
ingham Geo Hutton, NJ Sanford. + Ii Boyer,
II Ash, VIM Laird, II G Winship, II A Garrit:.
VIM Young, A Main, Henry K"nney II {
Flaeg, w II Boyer and r A G"odwin, for Cum.
bnrlMnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

AFFECTING INCIDENT AT THE MARINE BAR
RACKs.-One day this week female, respect
ably clad and bearing IN her arms beautiful
child, entered the office of the adjutant and in
spector Of the Marine Corps, Major Nicholson,
and having been granted an interview with
that officer, told her sad story. After giving
more; that her husband, who had recently been
the morning papers of that city, had got upon
him for nearly two weeks until on the morning
OF that day, when she received information that
he had enlisted in the Marine Corps and had
been forwarded to the barracks in this city
Reference being made to the list of new re-
cruits, her husband name was found upon it,
and word was at once sent to him to present
himself at the Major office He came, doubt
less wondering what he could be summoned for,
and, much to his surprise, he confronted his
wife, who, with sorrowtul countenance, told
him of his little family, and how sincerely he
was prayed for The man seemed overwhelm-
ed with grief, and as he stood the picture of
despair, in his rough blue uniform he present
ed realization of the Scriptural statement
that the way of the transgressor is hard" In
a few words he rccited his story to Major Mich
olson that under the frenzy of drink he had
been persuaded to enlist without thought of
the suffering he might entail upon his family.
After hearing all the facts in the case, and sat
islying himself of their truth, the Major made
statement of them to the Navy Department.
This was promptly met with discharge for
the embryo marine. Upon being set tree the
iov of the man aDd his loving, faithful wife
seemed to know no bounds, and many tervent
prayers went up from both of them that their
friend in need (Major Nicholson might be
long preserved to serve similar cases when they
might come in his way Wash. Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30
Financial Agent State Rep. Elk. Com.

CIRCUMvENTING A SWINDLER.- other
day Young man called at the Union Pacific
general ticket office in Omaha, and requested
a strictly private and confidential Interview with
the gentleman 10 charge. This being accorded
MIN, he mysteriously folded back the lapel OF
his vest and showed a small metallic shield
with the word detective" on it in raised let
tiers. Then he gravcly pointed to pair OF
handcutfs which he carried in his inside pocket.
lie explained that he was in the employ of the
Government Secret Service, and had started
fer Western city on the line of the road. He
had lost his wallet containing his money and his
ticket What should he do? Clearly there
was but one way out. The company must pass
him, for Justice could not be defrauded of her
right. The man he was going tor was ''shov'
ing the queer" up the road and must be stop
ned. After consultation and some delay 1t was
decided to issue the detective pass, provided
he would sign an order on the Secret Service
Department for his pay. Of course he would,
and he did, Then he took his pass and depart
cd in happy frame Of mind. He had only
left the Office but few minutes when mes.
sage went over the wires to Washington, and
presently an answer came that no man of the
name given was in the employ Of the Secret
Service lie was then on westward bound
train happy with his pass in his pocket, but a
telegram was sent ahead to the next station, d.
recting the conductor to.take up that pass and
collect full fare, which was done. The fellow
was lucky to be allowed to get off so easily.
ACQUITTED. The Wytheville Enterprise
says: The Circuit Court of Pulaski was en-
gagged nearly all of last week in the trial of
Thomas Hawkins and SOD, for the murder of
Robt. Mcdonald, Of this place, in September
or October last Young Hawkins was trid first
and acquitted it is said, on the ground that
although he fired the fatal shot, he did so in
obedience to the command Of his father The
old man was then tried. and doubtless acout-
ted Oh the ground that he did not fire the gun
that killed Mcdonald. In the case of the de-
pot agent who loaned the gun to Hawkins,
and who, on former trial, came near being
sent to the penitentiary, the jury being | to
for conviction, mole prosenui was entered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30
WASHINGTON News.

The sidc-wheel steamer Mercury, of Isl tons
burden, was sold at public auction at the navy
yard this morning for Sc, 200, and purchased by
Wyeth & Brother, of Baltimore.
Pennsylvania avenue is to be macadamlzed
or parked from Eighth to Eleventh street
southeast.
a woman named Sopcr was shot and serious
ly wounded by jealous sutton, at Suits camp
meeting, few days since.
The police last night arrested John Hawkins,
Thomas Young, T. B. Hawkins, and Caleb
Hawkins, charged with the commission Of the
late robberies on the northern edge of the city.
The foreman Of No. ? engine, G. II. Hurdle,
was last night the recipient of a silver service
of six pieces the gift of personal friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postotilcc
August 30, 1873.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adj
vcrtiScd and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

JACOB HENRY, an energetic and worthy lad
of some sixteen years, was shot and killed on
Saturday last. Mr.. Daniel Jones, living near
Bentonville, in this county, gave quilting,
during which difficulty between two guests
seemed imminent. Mr. Jones ordered the
parties off, who refused to go; he then attempt
cd to get his gun, when sone four or five per-
sons nterferrcd to prevent. During the strug
sle the gun went off, killing almost instantly
Mr.. Henry, who was setting some little distance
in the yard taking no part whatever in the
struggle or difficulty. 1t is to say the least, a
sad affair Warren Co. Sentinel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

ESTABLISHED CHURCH IN ENGLAND. The
London Times, of August I, says that another
very serious disturbing element has been intro
duced into the Established Church. The
Times says :-Convocations received with pla
cidity petition from four hund red and eighty
priests that the bishops will make provision tor
the conservation Of holy oil. The last innoVa-
ton the Times refers to is from the Vicar and
Church Wardens of ST., Barnabas, Plmllco.
These persons, it seems, have applied to the
Bishop Of Loodon for faculty to .! erect a
"Baldacchino" in the church. A "Ba!dac-
chino" is canopy generally seem over the
altar in Roman CATHOLIC Churches. The re-
muest we learn from the Times has been refer
rcd to the Chancellor of the Diocese. The
Times calls upon the Chancellor to give his
opinion without delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

SowED CoRN.-We notice that Mr. W. II.
Mosby has u large quantity OF soWed GO corn
which he is now cutting up forwlntcr use. ms
10 orr Judgment, is the cheapest way 10 "iilch
farmer who has not sufficient hay can PROVIDE
fodder to winter his stock. \ small and rlch
patch of land will produce surprising amount
of food with a small amount OF iabor.-1l"l-
hcrwt Entcrprisc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-30

WHAT OF THE STONE PlER-the new pier
NJ which the Inman steamer City of LINER
ick, when moving only at the rate OF mile
and a half an hour, smashed to pieces as if it
had been pile of empty boxes? Hardly an
imnression was made upon the vessel and not a
passenger on board felt the collision. Yet
sevcntyfve feet of the dock, it is reported has
been 50 badly crushed that the work vii! have
~ he done over agai1,. The damage is estl-
m,tcd at ten thousand dollars. Not only was
every block of coping either displaced or crack
ed hut even the several courses underneath
were WEI severed. This would seem to be lncrcd!-
bic if not actually seen. What sort Of enEl-
necrinr and work must be thereby. 7. He'"fd.