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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

CULpEpER ITEMS. = From the Culpeper
Times. Judge Bell has made the following
appointments VIM. D. Colviu to be Collec-
tor for Cedar Mountain Township, in place OF
John G. Lemon, who failed to qualify accord,
ing to law W. Z. Petty to be Magistrate for
Cedar Mountain Township, vice DR.. A. w.
Estridge, who failed to qualify.
A large quantity of wood piled on one side
of the railroad, about one mile and ahalf from
town, was, it is thought, set on FIRE by the
down train on Sunday afternoon About seven
~ five cords were destroyed
4 negro man by tho name of Jaret Powell,
was brought from Orange, Co., and confined 10
Jail at this place, for stealing away from l.er
parents little colored girl under twelve years
of age. The law makes it felony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

MIR. Ferdinand Bodman, wealthy tobacco
mist of Cincinnati Ohio, died in that city on
Wednesday. His estate is worth 10000,
and is willed to his family, consisting of three
sons and one daughter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

A telegram from Paris says that the attitude
of the Spanish representatives there is most
copciiatory, and the difficulties with Spain are
at an end Senior CASTELAR, is expected at Yer
sailles, charged with the mission of negotiat
Jog for the recognition of the Republic Of
Snain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

We have received pamphlet setting forth the
advantages Of Indianapolis as place favorable
for manufactures, commerce aud business in
terests of all kinds, all of which aud many more
are possessed by Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

ORANGE COUNTY ITEMS. i From the Pied
mont Vlrginan. About hali-past two . clock
on Wednesday morning last the smoke house
aud kitchen Of the County Clerk, 7. Ii. Fry,
were burned to the ground with nearly all their
contents, The dwelling house, which was 10
close proximity, was saved by the energetic eff
forts Of our citlzcus The loss to Mr.. Fry is
about one thousand dollars aud no insurance
How the fire originated is not known, but is
supposed to have been accidental
Ga Friday last a barbecue came off near this
place, where everything good for the inner
man were served up in real old Virginia style.
We hear that Maj. Taylor's crop of Fultz
wheat on his meadow farm yielded II bushels
for | and his white II for /.
1t is said that the watermelon crop on the
Rapldau and Robinson rivers is very good this
season.
The ladies of Orange will hold fair on the
oath Of this month, for the bcucft Of the Bap
fist church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

The Petersburg News suggests that mothers
should be very careful how they have children
in these days. They might be stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

CH1NcH BUa.-We are pleased to learn from
an intelligent farmer that the corn crop has not
been materially Injured by this destructive io-
sect. 1t is said to be rarely the case that more
than few acres are destroyed by them on one
opinion that no apprehension of serious damage
to corn from this source need ever be felt
Charlottesville Clvoa.icle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

A BABY FARM IN RICHMOND : Officer kce-
gan, Wednesday night, upon visiting the homc
Of Mrs. Elizabeth Jctcr and Polly Brooks, on
Main street, between Twenty second and lwen-
ty-hird, discovered there two babies, both girls,
one about six months, aud the other about ten
days old. 1t was, of course, known that Meth
or Of the women had any title to the children.
Mrs Jeter refuses to give any information con.
corning the parantage of the children, but stated
that they were brought there and kept by her
to save them from death at the hands Of Ger
tain parties, whose names she withheld. The
matter has been brought to the attention Of
Police Justice White, who proposes to send
the children to the Alns-house to be kept un-
til called for by those who have the right TO
claim them, or until some other home can be
provided. -Rick. DHpotch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

VIRGINIA PORCELAIN AND TERRA Cora
Cove learn from gentleman just from the
seat of these works that the brick and tile ma
chimes recently imported by this company from
England, together with new engine, are be-
ing rapidly put up, and that it is expected that
operations will be commenced in abouta month
1t is also stated that the company have in con-
temptation connecting the works by tramway
with the c. 4 o. r. R. at Waynesboro. =
Stanton Tndtcator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

ScALpED BY INDIANS. Mr.. John Fl. Fran
cisco, of Spanish Peaks Colorado, formerly Of
Staunton, son of Z. Z. Francisco, esq. in let
ter home, tells ola lucky escape made by himself
and companions about the middle of last month.
\ considerable party started from Colorado for
New Mexico, aud on the route Francisco and a
few others happened to fall behind the rest
about day. On coming up to their camp OF
the night before, to their utter astonlshmcnt
and horror, they found the whole Of them, fit
teen in number, killed ard scaped. Among
Francisco says is from Woodstock, Va, where
he thinks his mother resides. The fortunate
delay OF Francisco and his party alone saved
their Scalps. -Stuuuiou Eudtcufm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08
COM HsFsCIAL.

ALExA:l RIA MARKET, August s-Wheat is
arriving freely, the offerings to-day being lnrccr
tran for some time past and the market is nc
tive for The better qualities, though ut slight
decIlnoi offerings to-day of 5GJS bushels. with
sales of white at iG AMI 49, for fair aud richly
prime samples, anil red at l23, Us and 10 for
medium t" good, i33 and | s. for prime, and l3S
tor II cholc. lot Cora is in light receipt and
the market Is firm ut farther advance; offerings
| OF Go0 bushels mixed, with sales AT 81 Oats are
dull and lower; offerings Of IA bushels, with
sales At -. IS 81 and 81
Coal REPORT Tile following is n report of
the receipts and shipments of coal during the
week ending day:
RECEIPTS. tons.
american toal L, go
tlainShire and Baltimore Coal Cu.......... 69'
D. L. AgneW .......... ...... ..... 1oU
| T,tI M H.
SHIPMENTS,
Auieilca Suai Observation-Disclosures. I'D
| hampshire AMI Baltimore Coal Co.......... ,GTl
d. L. agheW. S2t
U o-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

THE FREEDMAN's SAVINGS BANK-Thc
Washington correspondent OF the New York
Tribune says: ''lhe Commissioners Of the
Frcednan's Bank arc not having as smooth Il
time as they anticipated. Not many days ago
they directed the sub-agcncics in all the States
to transmit what funds they had on hand to
the parent bank here, with a view to accumu-
late the assets and declare pro rata dividend.
The responses come in slowly. La many in
stances the Commissioners have been Informed
that the dcpositors in the cities where the sub
agencies are located are unwilling that the
funds should be sent to Washington. This new
trouble only adds to the complications oil the
suspended bank. and may delay, not only dvi-
dends, butan actual knowledge Of the condition
of the institution for many weeks to come. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08
NJ e., FIRG. MIDLAND Il g. 5. T. l.
w lI4atn o., 4 y u. L R.

~
Nv '1"'r Wy - y y. u ~
lA "a - %. -.
s1---.-,, -
AMP W AS Il Sc TON, BALTlMoRE,
BETW ZEN BALTIMORE and DANVlLLE
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS
TN anal after Monday. Aug >, 1874
SOUTH WARD E.rav,. Baltimore 5Ha m.
ana ~" T. III. Leave Washington '"o a: Il.
a"u ~ r. "'' t'',N ~, ,'' H. u" ., H' -"
ChAr'"ttr~ me- 3'r'n ana -'' sI"; Lynch.
Danvile $40 p. m So! .;3,.. m, conncc.ngat
Gordonsvi! e with Gas. X Ohio R"s'l, East and
West; ut Lyncht'"e. w''h Atlantic, Miss and
ONO, to W e.! AN. ;,"ntl' west, and, ut Danv'lr,
and south Curolia:. ti"r-,in, Florida and Tire
Southwest.
NORTHW AhlH-i.rayc Danyilr 30 a. m.
and 400 u. ~; L.nr..!,.rg ut 9O5 y. m. a,r!
lUlo p M. C'ar'".tr>y'Ile l-:o@ pm ana LII ;"
M, Hord"n,V'l'e a; l:"n y. IN ":'j :; ~ i. m
arrive Mi 81 AleAannria o'o p M: ana ":l' n. M,
BsItin'~fy $40 ? a. and 800 g. m, con"s'tHE
" O.. r. H. at CharIottrSvlc with trains 10 ana
from the Virginia Spring, and tnc Wcs:; y,
Washington, to the West an AL the Easter
cities; nj Baltimore to Phi!sIejl hi" and New
York.
~ "a y ~" o., 80 SS>'!'Sc' ''I
t - ~
- ~ i,n,vrs EIr,shur,,,, Il, - n, n,t w.
rryns st AIry,,.Iri, & a y - ,.,mn,.',;,,, T.,
washington unJ The North Tni. Train NJ I'
close connccti"n, at >tr"sburg w.th the mai
tTan "i The t'i"y h""' to ORKNEY ana kawr>
pri'Ss ana MI po'ht> %">t"H:"' n'l |" " III
rhr:trr An" C"p"n a." '';''"''.s " ''t" sulphur
HPrltg.: ,,,,,,,.,,,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08
RI, Ss SSH ok Esvr.

az. KING STREET PROPERTY,
Bill IN one o: the
BEST LOCALITIES IN The CITY, FOR
SALE or RENT ON EASY TERMS.
STOKE HOUSE So Is kng street, running
back and opening on Market ail"y.
This property is in good repair, having been
lately painted. and has new tin roof. The title
is unque$tinn.b c. Inquire OF K. l.. WOOD,
No. 81 King ST., or Mrs>rs. GREEN Il Wise,
Land Agents, Mansion House. AIcxandrig, We.
IL I'm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

\ pcstcfcrous colored politician in Lynch
burg has been convicted If forgery and scntenc-
cd to the pcnitcnlary for four years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

FOR RENT-A TWO-STOkI BRICK
a:i HOUSE. containing nine rooms. In adii-
ton to stable COW house and other necessary
ol:t-buiidlnys, it has Il convenient summer
Kitchen The lot attached is large cnough for
nice garden. Tie property is in West End,
within one minutes walk of tho street railroad.
Apply 10 [iy 2J-trl }. Ii. WATKINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08
LOOK Al THIS!

FOR RENTING LARGE BRICK
Ea BUILDING HI Queen street; suitable for
n first class boarding school or boarding house,
institutions which are greatly needed in this
city; or II will be rented rs two residences, IL
Which second entrance can be effected if de-
sired making distinct dwellings. Apply on the
premises, or address p. q. box III, Alexandria,
Virginia. Jy Tin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

L1OK SALE--A SODA WATER FOUN.
l. TAIN, with sixteen gallon co, per tank
Apply to JOHN Il. STONE, Oyster Dock. or
No. IS Wolfe street, between Lee and Fairfax
AN 1l--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

Coal REPORT Title following is n report OF
the receipts and shipments of coal during tn,
| waak apjipr u, 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08

FOR RENT-The HOUSE No. sc King
k$i street, now occupied by ). Lindhelncr.
Possession given on the lst day "T July, 1874.
Apply 10 LOUIS AtPlCH, No. LIS King II.
nv 1-co.f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-08
.s FOR RENT
3; THE CENTRAL HOTEL,
Corner Bridge aud Jefferson streets

Lynchburg, Va
Convenient to All the railroad drp"ts packet
landings and business centres.
Has been recently fitted up with all modern
improvements, wster gas, &c. Is furnished
throughout. Viii be leased OH moderate terms
Apply TO WIN. T. Men AMAkA,
~ 30-2w Lynchburg.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19

b Chancry District; continues 9
lays in Tunica, 8 in Coahoma, 9
i Bolivar and IL in Washington:
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19
A Way to Keep People from Hard
Drinking.

From Joseph Medill's Letter to the Chicago
Tribune
Whisky is the devil that makes
the mischief wherever it Is tolc-
rated, whether in America, Eng
land, ireland, or Scotland. There
arc 2O,OO0, 600 of pcoplcin Europe,
outside of Great Britain and Rus
sia, who drink nothing stronger
than wine or beer, and among all
that vast mass, outnumboring the
population of the United States
five times, there is less drunken
ness and fewer arrests made on
charges Of drunk and disordcrly''
than in the single city Of Chicago,
which contains not one five hum
drcdth Of thcir population. This
is an absolute fact--a naked truth
which II would be well for both
liquor advocates and prohibition.
lists to turn over in their minds,
digest well, and draw rational con-
clusions thcrcfrom. A crusade
against whisky as o beverage
would be a legitimate and bencd-
cent wag, which, If crowned with
success by the cxtirpation Of the
accursed fluid from the entire
Union, would be d most incstima-
bic public blessing. As u temper
ancc measure, the tax Oh whisky
should be quadruplcd, while that
on light winc should be reduced
to one.tentl Of existing ilnposts.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19
Old RoSsum, The Beau.
The Story sf . Popular Old Song.

From Southern paper
Noticing in the columns Of the
Sun-Enquirer, a few days ago, an
article from Major Calhoun, in
which allusion is made to Col. w.
II. Sparks, of New Orleans, now in
this city, as the author of this we'll
known popular old cong, I called
his attention to II. The following
letter is in reply to my inquiry.
Col. Sparks lie, perhaps, as well II
not better known in the South than
any other man Of the old regime Of
aristocracy and wealth, for which
the great Southwest became SO fa-
NOUS anterior to the war. He Is
the author of highly-intercsting
book entitled Memories of Fifty
Years.
The Colonel is now over seventy.
five years Of age; but still retains
his health, constitutional vigor, and
great mental strength to remark
able degree. He numbered as his
perso ial associates and companions
of the long ago such personagcs as
Daniel Webster, Calhoun, Gen.
Jackson, John Bell, Slidell, and
most Of the statesmen of note who
tiourished in those times. In con-
versational powers the Colonel is
unsurpassed, and his familiarity
and acquaintance with all the pro-
minent men and public incidents
ofa halfcentury back make his 80
ciety really charming. He, to-
gether with his excellent and tai
ented lady, have been spending the
summer at the Kimball House,
and the two have been the center
Of great attraction for the number
Of Intelligent guests who daily
throng Its parlors. But l give you
ColonelSparks's own words togetll-
er with the original Rossum the
Beau" IS
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. q, 1874.
Mr.. w. H. Moore:
NY Dear Sir-I am obliged to you
for the little paragraph from the
Columbus paper ascribing to me
the authorship Of thissong, once SO
popular throughout the country.
1t e very true I wrote the lines |
send you, and they are the first that
wero ever sung to the air which
became famous.
I will give you o brief history Of
the writing and Of the man who
inspired them. Whom / FIRST went
to the West, In 1920, ! was sone-
time In selectipga u demicile. Why
IL is not necessary for me to- state,
as the reason and causes for delay
will form theme for a chapter In
the second volume Of "Thc Memo
ries Of Fifty Years"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19
PRATT'S
Southern-Made Gin,
Price, a per Saw.

This celebrated Gin, Of light
draft, makes q g0od sample, picks
more lint from the same amount Of
seed cotton, and In less time, than
anv other gin. 1t does not break
the roll nor choke, IL simple In Its
construction, and not liable to get
opt of order.
lie q good rule 70 try all things,
and hold fast to what has been ap-
proved, and answers the purpose
for which It IL made. This Il claim
ed for Pratt's Gin. and In admitted
by practical planters who have
tried Il. 49,
Orders for Gins, from 10 to 90
save, Gum Bands 1t New York
factory prices, and complete sets Of
Segment, Bands, &c promptly 6lld
Gins repaired by . skillf0l Gin
wright. Address
G. w. TRUEHEART,
Agent for Daniel Pratt Gin Com
pany, No. 10 Court street,
mys0 MEMPHIS, TENN
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19
IMPORTANT to INSURERS
A wOBD TO THE WISE.

The following IL the Official list
of ALL the Fire Insurance Com.
panies authorized by law to tran
sient business In the State Of Mis-
sissippi: -
Planters Insurance Company Of
Miss.
Planters Insurance Company Of
Memphis, Tenn.
Liverpool and London and Glote.
Franklin Of Philadelphia, Pa
Phoenix OF Brooklyn, New York.
Home of New York.
Virginia Fire and Marine Of Rich.
mond, Va.
Contracts made In this State with
the Agents or pretended Agents Of
other Companies are in direct viola.
ton Of the laws If the State and
absolutely null and void. In case
Of loss the insured ls at the mercy
of the company, and by the deci.
siOns Of the State and Federal
Courts without remedy.
q. w. FERGUSON,
may 10. Ins. Agent.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19


quivered with emotion, while a
few words were rapidly exehang-
cd between the women. Then
came "a scene OF most exciting
character. The twenty-five wom-
en- shricked and cried as ii right
in the path of the Juggernaut, and
raised perfect tempest in the
neighborEood. They huddled to-
gethor close TO the wall and refus-
cd to movo out of doors. Rein
forcements came from the sheriii's |
office, and a squad Of police oiIi-
GERS appeared upon the scene.
Then Gordon was formed around
the females to keep Off the crowd,
which was rapidly augmenting.
Every effort was used 10 con-
vince them that they were going
TO a good place, aud that no harm
was intended; but they stood at
BAY and would not be suppressed.
| Mayor Otis opportnncly entered
the building, and at his suggestion
the door Of his Office was thrown
open and they were requested to
enter. 1t required good deal Of
pushing and hauling 10 force them
into these apartments. Rev. Mr..
Gibson aud others who speak the
Chinese language attempted 10
quiet their apprehensions, but all
to no purpose. BY this time the
street in front of the hall was
crowded with people, drawn thith-
cr by the unusual commotion,
Lawyers deserted the court room
to learn what was going on, and
the police Judge, not understand
ing the situation. dispatched the
venerable bailitf of his court to
preserve order and silence the
noise. hi the meantime Mayor
| Otis had sent for the jail ainbu-
lance. A passage way was cleared
| to this vehicle and the females
were carried out by main strength
land placed therein. They fought
f,riously to escape, kicking and
striking right aud left, regardless
Of consequences
When one half of the crowd had
been placed in the vehicle, the
word TO drive on was given. Sew
eral deputy sheriifs mounted the
box and rear step, and tie team
dashed rapidly to the Broadway
Jail. Here similar scene was re-
pcatcd. Each inmate was taken
out and carried into the Jail thro'
, n crowd Of hooting idlcrs. Before
the return of the conveyance from
the Jail Il Chinaman named All
You, agent for a Chinese CONNER.
cial house in this city, gained ac'
cess to- The Mayors Office, and IN
/ forciblc language compelled 81.
, lcncc.A When he entered the room
he jumped up about two feet ant
, the sound of his boot heels upon
+ tho floor brought the weeping
. maids TO their senses. BY Tho
time the ambulance bad returned
( they were all quiet. They were
then marched out in file under The
{ guidance of All You, and in few
e moments were safely in Jail.
D All You says that the cause o
all this trouble was the Chinamar
+ who spoke with the women at Thu
n door. lie told them they were t,
ha oxpniitrd.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19

longer exist III owen OOuuty. AN
cept after precept issuing from this
Court to the Sheriff and his depu-
ties and other ministerial Officers
are returned mot f0und.' Such con-
duct will not be tolerated by this
Court. intend all ministerial Of.
ficers OF. this county shall do their
duty, and II they don't, let them
bear a. they shall the consequences
resulting from their derelictions Of
duty. I know that all the calami-
ties with which you are now con-
tending are the legitimate results
Of inefYicient officers. l will seek
the favor Of no community at the
sacrifice Of my ofncial position. 1t
is an honorable one, and It shall
never be disregarded or neglected
while I am its possessor, II I have
the ability to prevent It.
"Gentlemen, you owe It to your
selves, your wives and children,
your homes and the lives and
homes Of your people, and more
still are you adjured by every SOL
emn obligation that each Of you
have this day taken. to bring to
justice every offender and violator
Of the law. Proud a. the people Of
Owen arc, II is . burning shame
that you are afraid TO express your
conformation Of the outrages per-
petrated In your county during the
past twelve months. Human life
has been taken in the streets Of
Owenton, and In other parts ofyour
county, and the people are too ap-
prehensive OF danger to condemn
OF applaud It. Both State and Fed
eral troops have been sent in upon
you to preserve order and give Sc
curity to.the lives Of your citizens,
and SO far as I am apprised of their
conduct, It has met the approval Of
all good people. They have be-
haved well, and are entitled to your
best favors. .t
II will not instruct you In detail,
but will defer that till you meet to
gether on the oath inst. but, gen.
tlemen, as one who has an interest
in you, ~ one who is determined
80 far 40 he has power, to enforce
that law fairly, impartially, ye,
vigorously, let me request you in
the name Of law, human and di.
vine, to discharge your whole duty
For such conduct your people vii
honor and respect you, your fami
lies and the families Of your neigh
bors will applaud, and the smiles
Of another than this, highc
Court, will afford you much comfor
when earth gives you up and no
licr and better home Is provided fo
you by the Great Ruler Of the Uni
verse;"
The Court will be sustained In III
action by q guard Of State troops.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1874-09-19
list Of Court Terms.

Cr 10 transfer the counties Of
lea and Coahoma from the
enth (li) To the twelfth tl2)
Icial District. and the county
Lefiore from the twelfth l2)
he eleventh (l1) Judicial Dis
!. and to fix the times for hol.
the Circuit Courts In said
trict.
9. BE Il further enacted,
the Circuit Courts of the Elev.
judicial District shall be hol-
Ind continue for the times as
S.nfter stated, should the busi'
bf the Court so long require.
| the county of Bolivar com.
king on the first Monday Of
kh and September and continue
Ne judicial days. 80
| the county Of Washington
hencing on the third Monday
|arch and September, and con-
1 twenty-four judicial days.
|the county Of Issaquena com
ling ON TIC seventh Monday
the first Monday in March and
ember, and continue twelve
kiaI lays, ,... -.
the county of Suntlower com
cling on the ninth Monday afteI
first Monday in March anc
ember, and continue sla
kial days.
the county Of Leflore,. com
Icing on the eleventh Monday
| the first Monday in March ant
tember, and continue twelve
cial days.
the county Of Lcflore, commen
on eleventh Monday after thu
Monday in March and sep
ber, and continue twelve judi
days.
pprovod March %, 1874.