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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1874.

The Democratic Conservative Convention
of Louisiana, yesterday, nominated D. y.
Moncure, a native of Virginia, we be-
l;eve, for treasurer, byacclamatiou, and adopt
ed platform of principles setting forth that
the government now existing 10 Louisiana orig
mated 10, and has been maintained by force
and fraud, in opposition to the will of large
majority of the voters of the State, ID opposl'
ton to the principles of the Constitution OF the
United States, and in violation OF every prlDcl-
ple of Justice and liberty that the dominant
faction of the Radical party in the State mas
by false and fraudulent representations ln-
famed the passions and prejudices of the ne
eroes as race against the whites, and has
thereby made it necessary for the white people
to unite and act together in sef-detense and
for the preservation of white civilization that
the rights of all men, under the Constitution
and laws of the land, must be respected and
preserved involable, irrespective Of race color,
or previous condition, but denying that Con
cress can constitutionaly enact laws to force
two races into social union or equality that
the white people OF Louisiana have no desire
to deprive the colored people of any rights to
which they are entitled, but are convinced that
a reform is imperatively demanded, and can be
effected only by the election to Office of white
men of known capacity and integrity. believing
that large numbers of colored citizens will vote
with them to secure government which must
be beneficial alike to both races; discalmpg
any intention Of carrying or attempting to car
~ the approaching election by violence, and
extending to all the white race 10 every cline
the right hand of fellowship; aud cordially n-
viting them to come and settle among us and
unite their destiny with ours; also opposing the
recognition of dishonest and fraudulent obllga-
tons issued in the name of the State, and
pledgiug searching investigation into the
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26
CANAL COM MERGE.

Arrivals-B ,ats w Lloyd, David Stew
art, American Flag & E Porter, II Fiagg
and & Uhler, to American Coal Co.. Silver
Wave to Georges Gre * Coal and Iron Go.
Departure s-Boats Andrew Main, ID y Lowe,
Round Top Cement, j l. Reid, E r Wheeler,
silver Wave and Lavnia Hartley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

LIE Nord, of Brussels, says it would be bad
precedent fer. Russia to recognize govern
meDt founded on coup d'etat aud wholly
without legal sanction. When Marshal Ser
rauo's government completely ful6lls the con-
ditions of established power Russia will hasten
to recognize it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

The "Old Line" Democratic Convention of
Illinois, called by the chairman ofthe o Conor
democratic State central committee, met in
Springfield yesterday, but was poorly attended.
After temporary organization the convention
adjourned until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

Among other things which Judge Hughes,
of the U. S. Dist Court, has done, may be men,
toned recent order prohibiting the summon
ing of any man upon jury 10 his court, who
cannot read aud write.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

All the English strikes have thus far proved
failures Capital has been enabled to combine
against labor, and the consequence has been
that strikers have been compelled to resume
work, and in many cases at reduced wages to
prevent starvation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

COL Geo. G. CabeII, of Danville, the cooser-
vative nominee for Congress in the Fifth Dis
trict, is one Of the handsouest men in the State.
He favors John G. Beckinridge, Of Kentucky,
to whom he is related, and is one OF the most
gallant and wholesouled Of men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

The mammoth iron steamship City of Pekln
built at Chester, Pa, for the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, has already been tested
10 regard to her probable speed. On Saturday
last in run down New York bay she logged
l3} knots an hour, and this only with about
two-thirds of her steaming capacity being 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

Colonel Trumpler, tlom Arkansas, did not
appear at the Court of Special Sessions 10 New
York yesterday, consequently Clark, whom he
charged with making an attempt upon his life,
was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

Baltimore and Washington we're the coolest
places in the country yesterday except few
elevated locations such as Mount Washington,
Pixies Peak, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

The Secretary Of the Emigration Board of
New York estimates that for the present year
emigration to this country will be about 1875, 600
which will be l33, 900 less than 10 1878 Steam
ers leaving here for Europe carry large plumbers
of emigrauts returning home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

The Washington Chronicle thinks that of all
the prominent actors in the Brooklyn scandal
the mutual friend Moulton is the meauest and
the most disboporable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

It is said that Father Hyacinthe resigned
his ministerial position at Geneva because he
found that under the new condition of the Re-
public he was subject to the sway of the Min=
lister of Public Instruction, who is free
thinker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

Matters are at standstil 10 the Brooklyn
scandal, and the respite will continue until Til
ton publishes his second document which he is
now working on with two stenographers, who
are copying letters and taking down his areu-
ment against Beecher from dictation. How
long
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26
.l.H{SE.NE.fTS

RANDVOCALA AND INSTRUMENTAL
" CONCERT OF THE
WISHINGTON Sd ENG Err UNI and Pro
FESSOn RICHTkR 5 BAND,
At PORrNEkS GAkDEN, AUGUST 18TH
Comm, ncng at y o'clock p. m.
Memb rs of the ConcUrdia Club can receive
their tickets ut Mr. Deulhsm's store. Concor-
dia Club cards are not good for this occasion.
A limited number OF tickets will be sold to
parties not members of the Conc 'rdla ut o)c each
(aimittirga gentleman and LADY, By the mem
bers of the Committee No tickets sold at the
gate
Committee Of arrangements on the part q tic
C0ncOrdtu Ciub.
R. NJ. Gonndie, Thos " Kishell,
J. Schneider NJ. Schu'cr,
E. &. Atwell, 5. Dralham,
Henry Strauss, [aug 2i.3ll Lo1is Brill
LEN N DRIA AGA D. NJ Y.
The seventeenth annual session of this School
will commence on MON DAY, September tn
The school house is stu 1T ID at the southwest
intersection of Wolfe and st. Asaph streets, u
retired and beautiful part OF the city, and the
grounds are ample for pIay.
Circulars con aiming full information can be
pr. cured at the 30 Dk,tores at any tine, ut tn"
school house between the hours OF 8 n. m. and
I'm. JOHN S. BEACH,
aug 2G-2w Principal.
CT. NJ A 4 : 4 & A ID NJ \
y AIcx4ndria Virginia,
F K YOUNG LADIES, BOARDERS AND
DAY PUPILS,
In charge Of tae
Sisters OF THE HOLY CROSS
will reopen the FIRST MONDAY OF SEP
TENDER.
For Circulars apply to
aug 26-tOl Sister NJ. LEOCADIA, Supr.
NkEEN GINGER, White and Black Mus
VI tArd Seed, Ceery Seed, and Whole and
Ground Spices, strictly pure, Just received al d
for sale by GEO. McBURNEY & son,
aug lG6 and 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

The rival transportation companies by rail
and water from Baltimore South, have COM
bined again, and uniform rates are now charg
ed, substantially the same as before the coDfct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

DR.. H. V. Redfeld, the Southern CORES
pondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, writes
to that paper that the gravltation of the ne
groes towards the cities continues, and that
there the worst of them live in shantes and
bowels, and disease and death stalk among
them. In the cities they die from forty to
eighty per cent faster than the whites. With
the late civil rights agitation and bitter feeling
10 the country, the flow to the cities Increases,
aud be takes the cities of Columbia and Charles
ton, South Carolina, and Nashville and Mem
phis, Tennessee, as illustrations, representing
as they do border State and cotton State.
10 1860 the white population of Columbia was
4 395 and black 1861. In 1870 the black had
risen to 1926 and the white fallen to 4002.
In Charleston, in 1860, the white population
was Is, 32l and the black l7,l46. In 1870 the
white was 22,749 and the black 26,l73. ln
Nashville, in 1860, the white population was
1903 aud the black 3,945. 10 1870 it stood
1919 white and 9,7O9 black. 10 Memphis,
10 1860, it was 1879 white aud 1852 black.
In 1870 it was "a, 755 white and l5,47l black.
10 every Southern city the same state OF facts
exists, and shows that the agricultural districts
are being drained to supply the cities. Hud-
died into cities, they lead miserable existence
and are prey to epidemics, or die from want,
exposure, or loathsome disease. Too lazy to
work, they prey upon the community in which
they live, and the jails and work houses are
kept continually full.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

Bishop Vail, of Kansas, in his address,
speaking OF the different lines of policy which
might be pursued to rid the Episcopal Church
of its present disturbing elements, describes
what be terms the "compressiye' or ''secta-
rian" policy, which would, By stringent legisla.
ton, drive out both the extreme High and
Low Churchmap. I'm this way, says be, I'VE
can get rid Of the extreme men, and leave all
the mean men-I mean the men in what Wor-
cester calls the middle state, between two ex-
tremes'-behind." Rather lucid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

Bancroft Davis has had long interview
with Bismarck at Berlin. The Prince and
Prince Imperial of Germany have returned to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

A London telegram announces that the Ger
man Government has formally notified the
Powers that it will not interfere in the internal
affairs of Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

o. Friday, the latin instant, tournament
and picnic took place at Evaps' store, in Stat:
ford county. The riding was excellent, and
proved that the old Estate of Stafford is not
behind her sister counties in producing &C.
knowledged horsemen. Mr.. B. w. Cooper
bore off the honors of the occasion, and crown
ed Miss Jones Queen of Love and Beauty.
Mr.. Fontaine Rose delivered the charge to the
Knights, and the coronation address was de-
livered BY Dr. Lal Ashton, formerly of King
George, but now resident of Stafford county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

A THRILLING Scene AT Birdsong's mill,
pear WavcrIy station, there occurred on SUI
day an accident which came near writing Is
history in the blood Of many of the best cll-
zrns OF Sussex county. The occasion Of the
gathering was baptismal ceremony, and 90
Sunday the candidates for baptism and their
friends gathered on tine stream that the protcs-
sur of conversion might be received into the
church. Pending the religious exercises rain
storm came UP and most of the large crowd
present, about one hundred and ftty per
sons, hJcked for shelter undrr the root OF
covered bridge hard by the place OF immersion.
Scarcely had the parties congratulated them
selves on protection from the weather,When the
fra structure gave way and between sixty ana
seventy human beings, many OF them women
aud children were precpltatcd with the debris
of the bridge into the current below. Then
epsued wild scene of excitement and terror.
l. seemed impossible that all could escape with
life, and the witness stood almost aghast III
looking UPON this fuatic mass struggling 10 the
very presence OF death itself. But wonderful
TO relate, 10 all this wild confusion, this human
mass fighting for safety amid the wreck anu
waves, none were lost; aud few bruises taken
account of, the list of casualties Is complete
Petersburg Lader- appeal.
REMARKABLE GANDER. Col Henry Stokes
OF Prince Edward county, owns a gander which
for the last tour or FIVE years has been taking
charge of young turkeys and rearing thcm up
to maturity-wth great success. lie Sleep
nightly iu the turkey hen house even after
turkeys are grown-and never notices the gang
of geese aud gaudcrs-but remains always with
the turkeys.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail
road have instructed their conductors to accept
fare at the rate of three cents per mile when
rendered. If Il passenger buys ticket at the
Office he pays the old rates, but ii he boards
the cars and tenders three ccuts per mile, that
amount will carry him also. Thu: far all fares
rendered have been accepted The iue for re-
fusng is not less than so nor more than 500.
Conservation is being enforced thr ughout
Spain without opposition. Carist advices re-
celyed at Paris state that two hundred Repub
cap volunteers, who were marching to the re-
lief of Puycerda were captured By the Royal
lists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

It is rumored 10 Harrisburg, Pa, that Ser-
ator Cameron, weary Of his labors, desires to
retire and have as his successor his sen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-26

The Democratic Conservative Convention
of Louisiana, yesterday, nominated D. =.
Mopcure, a native of Virginia, we be-
leye, for treasurer, byacclamatiou, and adopt
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03
THE SITUATION NfNLoijIsiANA

| WASHINGTON. February l. 1874
| FRoBABI!IlISs OF NEW ELEt rIoN-iErTKR TO
| SENATOR BAYARp.
| The Louisiana question now cxciies a. much, If
not more, interest III Congressional circles than
| any other subject. Senator Carpenter will, to-
morrow or Tuesday, introduce his b''l for a ne W
eli ctlon IN Louisiana. senators who are opposed
to the hill express themselves with contidcnce th AZ
1t cannot pass that body, and several Of them say
that lhcy speak alter carein canvsss OF the sltua-
hon while donhs are expressed ON the other side
as to lis Success
Er-Govc,no,, n, q Hebei', of Louisiana, has
addressed letter 10 Senator Bayard, in which he
says 1T is perhaps unnecessary 10 dwell upon
the untold woes inflicted upon ! ouislana and her
people by the reckless and unprncipled adycntur-
es who have msgoverned her for the last te :,
years, close upon the footsteps OF returning ace.
and piundered without stint an already impoyer.
ished people. MOI Is 1t necessary to aiiude to the
enormous and iniqultous debt under which the
State hopelcssly su%gers, TO the tavaion Iemorsc-
iessly collected, heavier and more onerons han ex
ists In amy civilized county on the lace OF the
globe, aud under which an oppressed people strur.
Rits 1or mere existence; to pnrenunerative agri-
culture, paraly2ed Industry stagnaton OF business
general dl>i ess and lush'ng poverty almost
universal throughout the length breath Of the
State, and all Tins brought about by legislation so
interruptions, SO audacous aud so atrocious that
the 1nnd stands aehast Mt the mere cOntem pation
OF the damaging frauds and lniquiies perpet
~ hIIiiosi oroAu uayllRht under the cover OF law
But new election 'anuot ght any OF the wrongs
OF Which complaint is made. There is no doubt
that great outrage was committed IN tho judicial
proceedings by which the present government of
Louisiana was installed, but what now is proposedY
That Congress shall comEit another wrong and
convulse the State with new election. While il
might accomplish an end OF temporary cxpediency
1t would set a precedent under which elections ia
the States could be constantly meddled with by
Congress. An election If ordered new could not
well take place before June. The Constitution OF
Louisiana provides for a new election of members
of the Legislature III November The old one ad-
journs on the 18th of March. Ii there are wrongs
10 right the people of louisiana can right them
under own Constitution and laws III November,
which will wer thepraotcal purpose of an cleo
ton in May OF June under Congressional interfer-
ence. II Gov. Kellogg has in the judgment of the
people behaved improperly the Constitution of the
State author zes majority of the House Of Repre-
sentatives TO iinpcach and suspend bin; so with
other State officers. THIS can be done without
involving the dangerous and expensive means Of q
new election ordered by Congress-.
The eN-Governer presents these views as Dem
ocrat. native and citizen Of Louisiana, deeply
Interested IN her prosperity and welfare
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03
Another Way Of Reaching the Del
aware

Mr.. Samuel Townsend proposes another mode
BY which Wilmington could be carried TO tho
Delaware. He suggests that a cam! be dredged
ont Two hundred feet wide and twenty 'et deep
from the foot OF Fonrh or Fifth street in rect
line TO the Delaware River, and wharfed on eac
side The dirt used TO raise an en.bankment OIL
each side and elevate the ground and make II
solid enough for buildings with the aid of piles
The idea of cutting a canal TO the Delaware is
moi IA new one ; it was strongly talked of many
years ago but then not with The idea Of making
more than one, while Mr. Townsend's suggestion
is TO follow up the first by second third canal
as the necessity of the increased growth of the
city and its trade required.
1t is very pretty suggestion, and our people
would no doubt be delighted TO see it carried out
until their city should rival Venus with its canals.
But the misfortune is that no one cnr be induced
TO undertake the improvement-they cant see
that it "wil pay and yet it might pay rs well as
some of the railroads are likely to do, and quite
as soon.
1t has often been suggested that the Brandy
wine should be straigntened by cutting canal
flcm where it bends toward the Chrstiana straight
to the Delaware. This could readily be done, and
it would be 4 valuable improvement, and make
property On H., brandywnc above the railroad
bridge as valuable rs that on the Christiana for
'lmost any business, provided the cut was of suf-
cial purposes.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03
r7irc Departna cnts.

IA Philadelphia tue ire department Viii cost
this year 80, 900. In New YORK ii mounts up to
a million and half while in Loudcn their fire
department will cost only $4,000. Here ie q
Wide range OF expenses, and yet 1t Is natural to
expect our people 10 be ahead in everything, even
IN the ost OF maintaining fire department We
are an ambitious people and our fondness for
spending money is proverbIal. When the Lon
don department cost SGi000o tiiorts were made
10 approximate a. nearly as possible TO that
amount, and ia New York their efforts IN that
direction were crowned with eutire success a
million and half Tor them, and more than half
million for ourselves, Is dong remarkably well.
Now, however, the LondoneIs are on the down
track, and they are "runHng the machine" at a
great! reduced price. Il would be we'll for us to
imtale such good example, and whether
our ire department should cost rs much as the
present appropriation. There would not be so
much said on the sutiecl, il 1irtmen were 10 be
paid better salaries.- Iht3ada. C.ty Item.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03

THE DAILY GAZETTE is published every afternoon,
xc.pt sunday ut 4l6 Marke street. and served by
sTrisrs 10 subscribers in all parts Of WILMINGTON
aid the surrounding towns and villages. Tor slX
,ents week, payable weekly. Yearly subscriber e
10 advance.
THR ONLY DEMOCRATIC DAILY IN THK STATE.
Tho DELAWARE GAZETTE. established 1854.
is the largest and most fourishng weekly n the
tate, ana has a larger circulation than any other
on thepeninsular. Published every Friday morn
ng at ~ year. in advance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03

he l. ansas City 4t",sF says OF Senator Nor
tan's deseItion Of Mr.. Pinchlack The fact that
" Pinch Ind bought his election W til money en-
trusted to him TO buy the seat Tor mother aspant,
was as well established before his Confession as
.tterwards and rs reason IoI Morton's abandon
meut OF the case, it is entirel, inconsistent w,th
It's position in regard to ~. .l f~o.e rights. In
The general scramble to get out Of the Louisiana
muddle, the WHO yentured into it oa the
sharrest trimmer ct them ali hobbies out Of ii
With tle most rngraceful gait, and with the least
credit 10 himself.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03

The Philadelphia Press las = " Startling Ru.
NOR" ilat man was bribed to bum the Olympic
Theatre for $500; and was paid tie money.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-03
RoWsoTHAM & FRAiM,

Az TION EERS,
The Wilmington Auction and Commis ion House
No, EAST FOURTH STREET,
i now open. Auction Sales every evening at tine
Auction House. Consgnments received daily all
kinds of goods, wares ard merchandise sold ON
commission. Persons declining housekeeping can
have their goods sold at private Residences or at
the auction house, as may be desired All goods
sold On commission promptly paid Tor within i've
days from day of sale. Country eaIes and Sales of
Real Estate promptly attended 10.
We will also keep first class VARIETY STORE
which will be open daily SUNDAY exceptedJ for the
sale of House Furnishing Goods, such as Chiaa
Glassware, Queensware. Crockery, Tinware. Wood
enwarc. Carpets. 0ilcl oths. Window Shades brush
es. baskets, &c. Also 0entemen's Furnishing
Goods such : shirts. Drawers. Hose. suspenders,
Scaris. &c, 8c at Wholesale and Retail at prices
which DEFY cOmpetiti IN. Z III and see us and be
Convinced. Public patronage is respectfully So
licited
JOHN s. ROWB0THAM
X. Z FRAIM.
jan2l dom Auet'rs and Commission Merchants.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-12
THE CITIZENS BANK.

The favorable s. owing male by the Pr-si-
dent of this bank has given all interested il.
Its affairs a good deal Of hope that il will yet
come out OF its difficulty and again yesum.
business
An intelligent planter from one Of the
parishes, in writing to a gentleman ii this
city. says:
The Citizens Bank should go on. She has a
favorable charter. She il strong a. any bank ~
Che city. She now has cashier OF ability equal
90 any in America, and whose integrity is beyond
stOubt. Mr.. Gaines took charge Of the bank
dnring the war, and he had t. carry on fifty
',roken up sugar planters. He had to carry on
dozens of sugar merchants.
lie made more sacrifices To buh mp the
broken down planting interest OF Louisiana than
all the other banks put together.
The stock department borrowed from tn" cash
department largely. All these are causes that
'cd to the suspension. ! can 60 through the
parishes and impress the peo'le with the neces.
sity Of sustaining Mr.. Gaines and the Citizens
Bank.
The next Legislature will do all and everything
:hat the creditors may want. Mark my words 1t
the Citizens Bank goes into liquidation tho con
sequences will be terrible to Louisiana. Mr..
Gaines, the creditors, and the Bank must be sur
tanned, and tell you the people are prepared to
sustain them.
Let me hear from you Immediately.
Yours bruly