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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since Sat
urday:
W. d. Watkins, for disorderly conduct, was
discharged With rcprlmand.
VIM. Hicks, colored barber, for disordcrly
conduct was locked up for examination.
Jaue Essex, arrested GU complaint OF Mary
Haskius, both colored, for harboring her hus-
band, was arrested, and case postponed.
VIM. Fountain, for assaulting Henry Smith,
both colvrcd, with knife, was hucd and dis
charged.
Martha Butler, for assaulting Fanny Grandi-
SOD, both colorcd, was fined and discharged
Nm Gusts, colored, for disorderly conduct,
was discharged with a repriluand.
VIM. Lacy, cOlored, for abusing his wife, was
fined and discharged.
Edgar Scy and John Wilkins, for fighting,
We're fued and discharged.
The above cases were before the Mayor.
John Davis, arrested for not impouudlng far
cied horses, was fined $50 and costs by Justice
Padgett.
Constable John R. Gray, for receiving stolen
goods, was honorably acquitted by Justice
French. This case excited some interest and
attracted quite a crowd of spectators. Charles
K. Stuart, jr., appeared as couUsel for the de-
teudant, aud John NJ. johnson, Common
wealth's Attorney, for the prosecution. The
evidence went to prove that while constable
Gray was walking down Market Alley he was
hailed from the window of the station house by
man named Edward Meades who, and man
named Gus Bryant were confined therein; that
When be went in to see them, Bryant handed
him watch which he said had been stolen;
that when he locked at the watch he found en-
graved upon it the name of Daniel Monroe;
that in company with friend be went at once
to Mr. james Monroe, who said he had been
robbed OF his father watch; but that Mr.. Mon
roe being sick at the time, he did not give him
his watch, pretering to wait until he got well.
This evidence being we'll substantialed, the
judgment was as above stated.
Frank Bryant, coored driver OF one oil
Kucx' wagons was before Justice Padgett
this AFTERNOON, for running into and smashing
one Of Shutters omnibuses, driven by colored
man named John Magruder, and was made tc
pay damages and costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
The Markets.

NEW YORK, July q Stocks dull. Money
q Gold o. Flour quiet. Wheat quiet and
firm. Corn steady.
BALTIMORE, July 27.-.Virginia skies, old,
80; Virgnias, consolidated, 52i do. ex-coupons
So West Virginas 10. Cotton dull low mid
dlings l5!al57. Flour dull and steady. Wheat
very active for Southern; Western heavy; white
choice l4Oal45; fair to prime do l25al35; choice
amber l!Osl45; good to prime red ls0al3s; com
mon to fair do y Jal2s; Ohio and Indiana do.
l23a130; Pennsylvania do. 126al3o; Western
Spring il5al25. Corn quiet and steady; prices
unchanged. Oats dull; Southern 55s58,i West
ern mixed So Rye dull at S0a95. Hay un-
Changed. Provisions very strong. Coffee un-
settled and nominaly unchanged. Sugar strong
at 1NI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

SETTLED AT LAST 1t is to be hoped that
the following, taken from the Prince Georgian,
will definitely settle the question Of the hereto
fore considered ubiquitous Dorsey, and put a
stop to the arrest OF people supposed to DC that
wretch. 1t is matter OF grave concern, how
ever, to know that of all those who have been
arrested, not one could give satisfactory &C.
count of himself and all were evidently trying
to avoid the detection of crimes they had COM
mittcd
"The negro George Dorsey, alias Joe VIII
liams, who committed the assault on Miss
Brown, near Silver Hill, few weeks ago, was
captured at Horse Head last week and safely
lodged 10 Jail here, where he now lies awaiting
the meeting OF the Grand Jury at October term
He had wandered down there 10 his eudeavors
to avoid arrest, and applied to MIR. Geo. Il
Orme for employment. MIR. Orme Intercepted
him as to where he had previously wo- ked, and
finally elected that he was from Silver Hill, and
his suspicious being aroused by the fact, at
ouce charged him with the crime, which he ad-
mittcd after some little hesitation. He then
gave Mr.. Ormc full account of the affair, diff
feriug only from the truth in some slight par
tcuars, and confessed that he had been IN the
woods ever since its occurrence, subslstlng upon
berries and fruit He was much emaclated and
thoroughly frightened, fearing even that sum"
mary justice would be wreaked upon him BY
the Masters Dale, who we're deputed BY Esquire
O;me to convey him to Jail. Since his arrival
here he has been very quiet and morose, retus-
ing to converse at all upon the subject; and APP
parently fully aware of the enormity of the
crime aad of the serious consequences which 1t
will entail upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
Death from Observation-Disclosures
I.ynchinS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 27.-William Dardi>
was found dead on the floor OF his bed cham Der,
yesterday morning, from the effects of NOR
phiue, and in the bed was found Sue Morgan,
an abandoned woman, with whom be had been
living Sine Was insensible from the effects OF
the same drug, but by means Of stomach
arrested on Suspicion OF having poisoned Lar
Tor assaultiDg her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

THE TOWNSHIP SUPERINTENDENT
L of the Conservative Party of the county Of
Fairfax are requested to meet at Fairfax Court
House, on SATURDAY,, the 9th of August,
with view of reorganization of the party and
the adoption of measures looking to represen-
tation in the Congressional Convention, and the
nomination of county officers to be voted for in
the fall election. jy 22-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
Ry Green IL Wise,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.J
NJ ARkET FARM FOR SALE.

MASAET FARM FOX SALE
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at its June term, 1874,
kns, against Thomas Javns, the undersigned,
commissioners therein named, will offer at pub
lie auction, on SATURDAY, the LIST day of Au-
gust, 1874, between II and O clock of that day
at Cats Tavern, West End, Fairfax county,
Virginia, that highly cultivated and valuable
MARKET FARM belonging to and now in the
possession of Thomas Javins containing SIT
acres of land, lying on the Little River turnpike,
about miles west of Alexandria, The land Is
well improved with good buildings, and is II
most desirable farm.
Terms OF Sale: SO much cash in hand as will
pay the costs and expenses OF suit and sale, and
The residue in three equal annual instal ments,
payable in one two and three years, with inter
est from the day of sale; the purchaser togve
bond, with good personal security for the defer
red payments, and the title to be retained until
all the purchase money is paid. The said com
missioners are also authorized to dispose ofNssId
property ut private saIe and they, or either OF
them, will receive proposals therefor up to the
day CT sale aforesaid. If any of said bids should
be accepted the sale will BIZ subject to the ratl-
fcaton or the rejection Of the Court
w " WIFI WHIT rs Ccmm'gs. oil
D. L. SHOOT,
Fairfax county, Je 3O-ts
Ms- NOTICE.-This is to inform the public
that the sale Of Fairview, advertised above to
take place on the lst day of August, at Cats
Tavern, West End, viii be bona fde sale, SO
far rs l am concerned for in consequence of
physical inhrmity have determined TO give it
up and move into town.
jy alts THOMAS JAVlNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

REMARKs-Wheat is unchanged since last
report; offerings Of 9l8 bushels, with sales of
good white at $780, and red at 100, l35, 1876, l37
and l4O for good to prime Corn is quiet and
steady; offerings Of 1901 bushels, with sales of
white at 81, and mixed at SIS, e6 and 81. Oats
are in fair receipt, and the market is off BABE
offerings of S40 bushels, with sales at 81, 81, 65
and ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JULY Il, 1874.
Sun rose ......4 SO Moon sets 2 40
Sun sets ...........7 IL High water........O w

Steamship E G knight, New York, to Hooe
s. Johnston.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, to Wheat.
She reports passing no vessels IN the river
bound up.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, to F A
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currieman, to F A Reed.
Brig Glendale, New York, to load coal for
keywest.
Brig Eliza Stevens, Georgetown, to VIM A
Smoot.
Schr NJ Bradshaw, Wilmington, to w q
had to be lighted of portion Of her cargo Of
guano, arrived here in leuky condition, and is
awaiting a survey before dscharging
Schr E s. L Cordell, Boston, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr South Shore Boston, to American Coal
Company.
Steamer Georgeanns, Baltimore, by Hooe &
Johnston.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by F A
Reed.
ochr W B Chester, Bostsn, by Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Aldana Rvkes, Boston, by American
Coal Co.
Schr g q Jones, Boston, by American Coal
Schr & b Mills, Stonington, by American
Coal Go.
Schr w Hill, Charestown, Mass, by ] P
Agnew.
Schr Marion Gsge, Boston, by P Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Walter Jones, for this port, sailed from
Havre-de. Grace 18th.
Schr K c Thomas, hence, at New Bedford 23d.
Schr Robt Palmer, hence, at Providence 18th
Schr VIM Garrison, from Georgetown for
Boston, which put into Norfolk few days ago
leaky, resumed her voyage 23d having repaired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON July 81, l ! a. m.
For the Middle States, cloudy weather and
rain will prevail with southerly winds, low tenn
perature and falling barometer during the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
CANAL COMMERCE.

Artivals-Boats G Boothe, Rechabites, A S
Nottingham, NJ D Corse, Richard Bender, DR.
NJ NJ Lewis, William Darrow, VIM Gregory,
samuel LLOYD and S r Anderson, to American
Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

NUGsANcEs. AT the last meeting of the old
Board of Health certain alleys and the marsh
at the southwest intersection Of Royal and
Princess streets were declared nuisances, and
the City Council was requested to have them
abatcd. As the meetings of the Council since
then have been sole y occupied by the election
of municipal officers, the action Of the Board OF
Health has not been considered, but will prob
ably be at the meeting to be held tomorrow
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
OF VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES (nine weekly begin
18th July, 1874 end 18th Sept Have proved of
signal use: lst, to students proposing to pursue
their studies at this or other law school, I'd, to
those who design to study privately; Sd, to
vantage of systematic instruction. For circular
apply (P. o. University of Va to JOHN B..
MINOR Prof Com and Stat. Law. je27-twlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

REFERENCES:
The Clifton Preparatory School is one of those
noble high schools preparatory to the Universe
ties of which every Virginian should be proud,
and the success of which every lover Of sound
learning ought earnestly to desire. The well
known scholarship, skill and experience of its
Principal, MIR. r. J. Amber, renders the school
worthy of the liberal patronage of those who
seek thorough training for their sons.
CHARLES S. VENABLE,
Prof. Msth. Univ. Virginia.
We endorse the above accommodation of
Colonel Venable.
j. JOINS Bishop of Virginia:
F. NJ. WHITTLE, Asst. Bp. Va
SCnELE DEVERE,
Prof Mod Lang. Univ. Va
B. L. GILDERSLEEvE,
Prof. Greek Univ Va
VIM E. PETERS,
Prof. Latin Univ. Va.
IT take pleasure in recommending Mr.. R. j..
Ambler's school to the public"
E. S. JoYNEs,
Prof Mod. Lang. Wash. and Lee Univ.
Markham station, je 4-d2m&twlsw2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

FELL Our OF a WINDOW. Mary Murray,
the little daughter of Mrs. Murray, who lives
90 Wilkes street, between Washington and Col
umbus, fell out Of the second-story window of
the house of Mrs Jefferson, on Patrick street,
near the Village Chapel, last Friday evening,
breaking her wrist cutting and confusing her
head, and it is feared, receiving internal inju-
ries. The teachers Of the Village Chapel Sun
day school, to which school she belonged are
assiduOus in their attention to her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

An attempt was made Thursday evening oy
a mob Of negroes at Austin, Miss, to yn n1
George r. Smith, who few weeks ago kll!e a
negro, and but for prompt action OF the sherlH'
who agreed to put Smith in Jail, he would nave
been hung. Since then the negroes have oeeh
guarding the Jail, but the authorities tearing
they may renew the attempt to lyncn oml'h'
have asked for troops to protect the Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
From Central and South America.

PANAMA, July lS.-Ou the 18th of May last
a bill was passed aut hor'zing the Executive
power, to submit the claim of American cltl,
zens to arbitration This refers to the claim OF
the owners of the American steamer MoutDo,
Messrs. Schuber Bros, for damages on account
OF their steamer being seized and used tor re-
evolutionary purposes.
The principal affair in Chill, was the report
of standing committee OF the House OF D'p-
uties on the convention entered into by Hon,
Cornelius Logan, Minister Pepipoteutiary OF
the United States, and Don Alfredo Bauez,
Minister for Foreign Affairs, to submit to the
arbitration of the Italian Minister to Chill the
claim of the u S. for the embargo of the
WhaIer, Good Return, in 1892.
There was an earthquake at Guayaqulll on
the 18th ult.
The United States steamship Omaha arrived
at Guayaquill on the oath of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY.
weather yesterday was delightful, and though
many persons are out of the city, the congre-
cations at the several churches were about as
large as usual. Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald preached
iu Christ Church at night. With that exception,
aud at Grace Church, where there were no SER
vices, the pupits were filed by the resident
clergy. The following is report of the work
done during the day by the Young Men S
Christian Association
The Queen street Sabbath School opened with
As scholars and II teachers.
The Aims House services were again attended
by large congregation and full committee.
The exercises were of the usual character.
The Jail mission had full corps Of workers
present, and they held the usual exercises.
The open-air meeting at the Tunnel was at.
tended by the usual committee and the exer-
cises were Of a soul-stlrrug nature.
The four-o' clock prayer meeting in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South WAS more fully
attended than for the past few Sundays, and the
exercises were of more than ordinary interest.
The youth of both sexes were also present in
greater numbers, and the whole season WAS ono
of intense enjoyment to those present. This
meeting will be held next Sunday in the Second
Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

UST RECEIVED-W Wizard Oil, Railways
~ ~ ,keilet, Centaur Liniment, Davis Pain Kill
i, Titles White OIL Carrying Oil, Mustang
ws nl,nent Plerce's Discovery, and Sholps, Rad
pHy s. "righIs, StonebraSer's and Graftn berg
;,I::,- HENRY COOK Il CO.,
=! - lO7 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

OLIFFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL,
" NEAR MARKHAM STATION,
FAUQU1ER COUNTY.
Terms: $3.50 per scholastic year No extra
charges Apply to
R. JAQUELIN AMBLER, Principal.
P. ST. have just engaged Mr.. JAMES M.
AMBLER as my Assistant, who has this ses-
sion graduated at the University in Greek, Lat
in and German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

SHoT BY Hrs Own TRAp-GCN.-The gun
store of MIR. Kiuzie Griffith: near the foot of
King street, having been broken into and rob-
bed several times lately, that gentleman set
trap-guDs for the thieves, but unfortunately,
moving about in there just before dark yester-
day evening he accidentally struck the trigger
of one Of them and received its load Of shot 10
the small of his back The noise caused by
the explosion at once attracted large crowd,
but no one liked going to the wounded mans
assistance, as it was generally known that the
store was full of such traps, and he lay there
until his son came, who knowing the position
of the guns, wcut at once to him, and carried
him home when DR.. kiipsticn extracted some
of the shot His condition, it is said, is favor
able
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
ATTEMPTED MURDER. Brian Birmingham,

ATTEMPTED MURDER % Brian Birmingham,
an umbrella member was committed to jail
here last Saturday night by Justice Austin, of
the county, charged with an assault and at
tempt to kill boy named Robert Shrobrock.
Shrobrock was brought to Jail yesterday 10
wagon, with his head cut and bruised in fear
full manner. 10 conversation with a reporter
for the Gazette this morning, he stated that
BurDighan had 3 grudge against him Tor put
ting the costs upon him 10 case IN which Bur
nighan had accused him of robbing his trunk;
that while sitting on the steps of his home IN
Washington, last Saturday, Birmingham. who
also lives in that city, approached him, pro.
posed that by-gnnes should be torgotteD, aud
invited him to take drink at i nelghborlng
grocery; that he accepted the invitations; that
Birmingham then treated, at different places
but all on the route to Georgetown, TO pig S
feet, ice cream. soda water, beer, aud hoally to
whiskcy though he (Burnighan) drank Doth-
ing stronger than black berry wiuc; that getting
on the Aqueduct bridge Buruighan insisted
that he should take another drink Of whiskey;
that they then crossed the bridge and walked a
short distance 10 this county to ciump or
bushes; and that there he received blow on
the head which stunned him, aud that he re.
collects nothing after that until he was picked
from the side Of the Alexandria canal by some
coored men, who took him to Justice Austin
office, where his wounds were dressed, and
where he lay until he was brought here. His
wounds were examined BY DR.. Gibson this
morning, and although dreadful to look at will
not, it is supposed, prove fatal as the skull
bone is not depressed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27

U. S. CIRCUIT COURT -Julgc BOLT. w.
Hughes presiding. The case OF Turmbull Il
Go. vs. Thomas, was taken up this morning 10
pursuance of adjournment, aud argued by /. l..
Smith for the plaintiff, replied to by Ii. o.
Claughton, representing cer'aiu lien creditors,
and will be further argued by Mr.. Slater, of
Marrion county, for defendant, and S. L. Beach
for certain lien creditors.
A writ of habcas corpus issued by Judge
Hughes upon the petition Of Caroline Graud-
son VS. John W. Wreun aud Mrs Julia Wrenn,
praying the custody Of Rufus Washington and
IdelIa Washington, children of petitioner, will
be heard this evening at 5 clock. 1t is cou-
tended by defendants that the children are not
held, but voluntarily remain with defendants,
aud refuse to leave. L. j. Bramhall for the
petitioner and D. L. Smoot for defendants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-27
EDECA TIUNak.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL

NOTICE-Until the reopening of my school
~ in Alexandria in the fall any communlca-
ton will reach me if directed to Manassas, Va.
jy 2Q-tf d. +. HENRY.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-10-07
~ a n X rs
New Yorh Market.

NEW YORK, Oct, 5.-Money easy,
2!a3c. Sterling firmer, 81 Gold steady,
Sl.10sa l,l0l. Governments duh and
steady. States quiet and nominal. IN
Cotton quiet; sales, 633 bales at 49,.
Southern flour quiet. Wheat dull
and heavy, lac. lower on spring, and a
shade easier for winter; $1.1Sal % foc
low winter red Western $l.22 for new
red Kentucky; $l.23al.26 for new am
Der Western S1.35 for new white
Michigan Sl.30a1. 40 for white West
err. Corn opened tirmer with a mod
craze inquiry, and closed with holders
rather more disposed to realize, with
out any decided change in price.
Coffee firm at 154a2O@c., gold, for Rio.
Sugar firm, with a fair demand. Rice
unchanged, and limited to a jobbing
inquiry. Tallow steady at SEC. Pork
iirmer; new job lots, 500. 75a23. 90.
Lard tirmer; prime clear, 14lc. Whisky
decidedly lower, Sl.07al 0S, closing at
inside price,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-10-07
Ability of Farmers TO Hold Their
wheat.

Those Eastern papers which have wisely
RETAINED from attacking our estimates and
calculations on the wheat crop base their
expectation of low prices upon Il presump-
tiOn that farmers are obliged to sell their
wheat whether the price is remunerative or
not. They are sadly mistaken here. For
the sake of brevity we will catalogue our
reasons for believing the farmers of the
Northwest able to hold their wheat:
|. Farmers have Of late years had good
prices, and are better Off than they ever
were before.
,. Farmers were never before so little in
debt. They have been economizing for II
year or more as the experience of New York
merchants in ali trades will testify. The
best work Of the grange has been to teach
them to 60 without, and to keep clear Of
debt.
3. Farmers are now realizing a remarka-
bly, good price on all the coarse grains.
What debts they have they can pay.
4. Farmers have learned also from the
grange movement the power Of association.
They will stand together. The rich farmer
will help the poor farmer to hold his grain
for paying price As we lately stated, it
is common IN country banks jus! now for
accounts from rich farmers to be transferred
TO poor farmers to enable them to pay
store bills and to hold their wheat So what
debts they have they are paying and will
pay without using their wheat.
8, Farmers, as matter Of fact, are paying
their debts about as freely as usual Re
ports to the contrary are false. Country
merchants who have obtained flll stocks
! of goods for which they find little demand
are uniustly throwing the blame on the
farmers. The farmer is not 10 blame for not
buying what he does not want or what be
| can not pay for.
g, Farmers, as n matter Of fact are amply
able TO carry over the whole crop of 1874
for year, or for more than a year During
the past spring and summer they have dis
posed Of about ., 300, 900, 600 bushels Of corn
the bulk Of three years crops-at about
90 cents at the crib. They are, therefore,
rich. Furthermore, it stands TO reason
that community which was able to carry
over /, 100000, 600 bushels Of corn from 1871
and l,OOOOO0O00 from 1872, to sell at an
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-10-07

The Hon. Horace Maynard, by his bold
and manly manner Of conducting the can
vass for his election to be Governor Of
Tennessee, has attracted the attention Of
the hot-headed Democracy throughout the
entire South. He is consequently the tar
get Tor their rhetorical shafts, but stands
his ground undaunted His example IS
worthy Of emulation, and should serve to
nerve weakened Southern Republican
those who fed from their colors in North
Carolina at the last election, for instance
to do and dare as they have never done be
FORE Washington Republican, Oct I'd.