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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26
COMMUNICATED.
Protection to American Industry.

One Of the greatest hindrances to the pros
perity of nation, the American Union 10 par
ticular, is the careless aud indifferent manner
which a majority of the people vote IN selecting
rulers and law makers-a proneness to be gov.
erned by the opinions of acknowledged leaders
of party and Office seekers. All such voters
are mere dead beats 10 the body polite.
They 90 to the polls year in and year out with
out giving the question at issue an hours serl-
Gus, thoughtful study. There is no question
of more importance to the people OF Virginia
than that of tariff sufficient to protect her 10
dustries and vast mineral resources; yet how
few of her voters have thoroughly examined
the effects of high aud low tariffs during the
past seventy years-the ups and downs OF the
financial affairs of this country: Political man
ayers and ofice-seekers may talsliy and deceive
for the sake of gaining popularity and votes,
but history never falsi6es or decelves. The
good and bad results of public measures can be
as clearly demonstrated as the changes OF WIZ
ter to summer, or the chaDees OF tue nooo III
every calendar mouth.
During the past seventy years 20 question:
exesp, the vexed question oil slavery, has been
more fully discussed than the question OF tar
if for aud against protection. The opponents
of high tariffs were vehement 10 language ID
describing the disastrous effects Of protection,
but careful review of the financial aud bust
ness history of this country proves the ta!Iacy
Of their teachings, and their blind and olgo!ed
actions A high protective tariff never failed
to give prosperity to the whole country; from
Maine to Texas, and from the Atlantic to the
Pacific!
The political history of England for cen
tury past affords striking illustration OF the
soundness OF high protective system: With
an eve single to her manufacturing interests
she never reduced her import duties unless
compelled to do so in order to compete with
other nations equally prosperous uuder the in
Aueoce of protection equal to her own. Her
policy has ever been to supply, not only her
own people, but the world. For an example,
it was fixed policy Of England to suppl Tor
eigp countries, aud the United States III par
ticular, with wooden goods, and when she dis
covered that the United States under pro-
yressve protective system. would 5000 produce
broadcIoths as fine and cheap as her own, she
admitted wool free of duty in order to compete
with America, aud to check the progressive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26
.lOurn.

A coroner sjury yesterday commenced the
Investigation Of the disaster in the Mill River
valley Of Massachusetts. The testimony of the
gate.keepers of the reservoir showed au indif-
ference of the officers of the company owning
the reservoir to the warning given that it mi ht
break at any moment. Not year ago the at
teutiou of the President of the company was
called to this danger, but without the effect Of
compelling any precautions against it to be pro-
vided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

Mr.. Sawyer, Assistant Secretary ofthe Treas
ury, appeared before the Ways and Means
Committee of the House of Representatives
last night to plead against the proposed reso-
luton of censure upon the chiefs Of the depart
ment for their actions with regard to the San.
born contracts. The Washington correspond
ent of the Baltimore American says that the
committee are only waiting to see whether
Messrs. Richardson, Sawyer and Baufeld will
have the good sense and deceucy to resign be-
fore the House must be asked to pass vote Of
ceusure upon them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

Miss Eliza Kimbal grand daughter of Ell
der Heber G. Kmball, and sister of the wife
of Gen. Maxwell, who contested the seat of
Mr.. Cannon in the House of Representatives,
was before the Committee on Elections yester-
day, and testified in relation to the marriage OF
Delegate Cannon to his fourth wife. She stated
that she was present at the wedding, which
took place in 1865, three years after the pas
sage of the act by Congress declaring polygamy
to be felony. Mr. Cannon was present dur
ing her examination, but did not ask any ques-
tons. He spoke to her very cordially, and
seemed to sustain very kind feelings for her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

At the session of the Presbyterian Genera
Assembly, 10 session at St. Louis, yesterday, g
telegram was received from the Presbyterian
Church South, now in session at Columbus,
Miss, acknowledging the salu;ation and extend
log greetings, which was ordered to be placed
on the minutes of the assembly. DR.. Darling,
from the committee appointed at the last gen
eral assembly to meet committee from the
synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church OF
the Uoted States, reported that the two COM
mittees met 10 joint session in New York, and
after a conference came to the conclusion that
close reunion was desirable, and they discover
ed no reason why it should not be brought
about. They believed, however, that it should
not be pressed to a conclusion, but should take
place by general consent of each Church. They
were unprepared to recommend any scheme of
union, aud referred the matter to the synod to
judge of the propriety of continuing the subject
another year. The report was accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

Mr.. Adolf Cuss, whose testimony before
the District Investigation Committee Of Con-
gress, has proved SO damaging to the Board Of
Public Works of Washington, of which Mr.C.
was member, has been removed from his po.
sition and R. L. Hoxie nominated 10 his stead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

The u. S. Bonded Warehouse, on McPhairs
wharf, in Norfolk, was entirely destroyed by
fire yesterday About two hundred bales OF
cotton stored in the building were destroyed or
badly damaged. Other property in the store,
including liquors, cotton gins and genera mer-
chandise was saved 10 a damaged condition.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

We have received through MIR. Robert Bell
a copy of the special edition of the Phlladel-
phia Trade Directory. The book is designed
to attract the book and stationery trade from
all parts Of the country, to Philadelphia, BY
showing the advantages which this great mau-
ufacturing city has 10 supplying all they want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

2 A sale Of short horned cattle at Dexter Park
Chicago, On the 2lst inst, 10 which bull
brought $4,000 aud two heifers $4,000 has
been noticed. o. the following day there was
another large sale of short-horned cattle at
Cambridge, Ind, 10 which bull was sold for
sl7,4OO. The stock was the property of Gen.
Meredith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

The name and site of Freestone, Prince vii.
liam county, Va, is changed to Neabsco Mills,
aud DR.. M. A. Ish has been appointed post
master, vice James NJ. Jackson, superseded by
the change of site.
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Letter from Hamilton.
/ Corrcspondence of the Alexandria Gaze

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
HAMILTON LoUDoUN COUNTY, May 25.-
x. A. Willard, of New York, delivered three
lectures last week at Academy Hall, the Two
FIRST on the subject of DAIRY Farming" and the
third on Rocky Mountain Scenery, and Life
Among The Mountains. u The last lecture was
the only Que that drew full house, aud the
audience evidently enjoyed the rich treat at,
gave fir quent evidences Of their appreciation.
The lecturer is flushed scholar, foe writer
and thorough-going working man, who keeps
himself well posted upon the subjects be treats;
and his agricultural discyurses are full of prac-
teal suggestion, that are worth money to farm
ing communities We wish the desire for
knowledge on the subject was Uni versal. Instead
of lands depreciatlng in value, failure OF
crops aud other disastrous evidences OF ln-
ability to make the farm pay, We might be
able to chronicle spirit Of progress and pros
perity uucqualcd by any community of the
same proportion 10 the State. MARTIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

A violent thunder storm passed over London
and the midland counties yesterday. Some
lives we're lost, and considerable damage was
done to the crops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

The supplementary Civil Rights bill was de-
teated in the House yesterday, but it is said
that this by no means ends the matter. The
judiciary Committee has it in its power to get
around the difficulty 10 reaching the Senate
bill by drawing up one exactly like it, which
they may report at any time. This simple
majority of the House can pass, when the
Senate can at once act upon it.
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COMM ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET May 26-Whest is
dull and low; offerings to-day of ALTO bushels,
with Sales of inferior lots at 40; cargo of $500
bushels, good quality, was withdrawn at IN offer
of l6Q. Corn is still active, and prices are un-
changed; offerings of 20i6 bushels sales of mix
ed at "a and IS. Rye is unchanged; sales IT 80
Oats are steady; sales at O. and Ga, with light
offerings. Other articles unchanged
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, May 26 The
receipts Of fresh Fish at the city fish wharf since
yesterdays report have been 10000 'Herrings
whi h sold at from 5 to So per thousand 1000
SEad, which sold at from so to $40 per hum
dred u fair supply Of Sturgeon which sold at
from to 81 50 piece, and few Rock and
Perch, which sold at high figures. The shores
at Brysnts Point, Tent Landing and Sandy Bar
have ''cut CUT in addition to those heretofore
reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

The elegant store of Messrs. Samuel Chids
4 Co., on Charles street 10 Baltimore, was al
most entirely destroyed by fire last night. Mr..
Chids' magnificent stock of china, glassware
and bronzcs was damaged to the extent Of about
$40, 900, on which there is full insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

Rochefort left Salt Lake City on his way
East yesterday morning. The French resi-
dents of New York are to give him grand re-
ception on his arrival there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

The Richmond Quartctte Club, will give
Concert at Oak Grove, on the I'd of Juoe and
at King George c. H., the next day. There
will De fine dinner spread at Kiog George
g. H., the proceeds of which. are to be devot-
ed to the completion of the Methodist church.
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DIED.

On Monday, the 25th instsnt, Of congestion of
the lungs, ROBERT ELLIOT. Gas- His funcr
al will take place from his late residence, on
Alfred street, b tween Queen and Princess, on
Thursday, the 9th inst4nt at 3 o'clock p. m
[PhiIadelphis and Fredericksburg papers please
cow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

Yesterday was the last business session Of
the General Conference of the NJ E. Church
South, and to-day, it is probable, it will ad
iourn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

spris-of our people. It was bitter pill to
loose the immense revenue derived from wool,
but her factories Of cloths must be sustained at
all hazards. Who can estimate the, benefits
that would have redouudcd to our. own country
had our Jaw una kers< festered< Industry and en-
terprise with the same firmness? d. T. y,
SEAsoNABLE FooD. The wholesomeuess of
food depends nearly as much on the time it is
taken as on the quantity. We have grown so
luxurious in our physical as we'll as mental
'rastes' ttiat we are constantly tempted to eat
things ont of season. Yielding to the tempta-
tlon' as We do, we pay the penalty, soon or
late, 10 temporary or chronic arrangement Of
our health The meat which is excellent In
cold, may not be desirable in warm weather;
hsh Is best during spring and early summer;
vegetables and fruit are nutritious when they
are fully ripened by sun and season, and not
arlltlclally stimulated. Nature knows what she
is doing; she furnishes for every latitude the
productions fttest for such latitude.
We ueed variety, not SO much at one time,
as from tune to time The delicacies of the
season will not hurt us: but the delicaces out OF
season certainly will, if long continued. The
appetite so jaded as to crave oysters in July or
strawberries 10 December, needs careful cor
rectlon by the adoption of the simplest habits.
The palate naturally relishes what nature has
near at hand. As rule, not only is the simp-
lest food the best food, but the most seasonabe
is, 10 the long run, the most apet izing. There
is no difficulty 10 determining what we should
eat since the products Of our climate show us
plainly, month by month. Fish, flesh, and
fruit, by their pumpness, tenderness and ripe.
ness, themselves denote when they are ready
to be eaten. A sound stomach will profit by
whatever an uuspoiled palate enjoys Sc4Jner
for June
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MONDAY, JUNE Is, 1874,


ORIENTAL LODGE, no. &, X. OF r.
Trains leave w. & .. Il. X. Depot nj . II
a M, and 100, ! 10, 5 and I p. m. LcaN"
the Springs at Z, + and II p. M
The HOLLY Hill BAND has been engaged
for the OCCASION.
The committee pledge themselves that they
will spare neither time, pains or expense III
making this THE excursion Of The season.
Master of Ceremonics-Geo. ). Smith
Floor Maragers-Willam Ii. Smith, &. I.
Thorpe, II. l.. English and j. n. JsyIns.
Committee of Arrangements-J. T. AudIry'
j Nj. Buchanan, Louis K. Payne jas. MIIl,-
ton, A. j. Bradley. Geo. Hnntzman, NJ K,
Norris, VIM. Cogan Samuel luat, b T. Tub
man, Edmund Burke James Carr, l. 5chwarz,
A. +. Cox, j. T. Cox and John Grimes.
The entire Lodge will act as d Committee "i
Order. ......
Tickets SOC; children and servants DC.
my %, 30JG,S9, 10, IL, ISL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26

The Catholic Church>of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus at CAUTION, on the. suburbs Of Baltimore,
erected underline supervision of the Order OF
Redemptorists,; was dedicated yesterday morn
ing Archbishop Bayley, D. D., conducting the
ceremony, assisted by numerous Catholic clergy
men. A general parade Of societies connected
with the different Catholic congregations Of
the city, including oolored societies, took place
though the unfavorable weather operated
against very large turnout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26
CTEAM FLOUR MILL FOR LEASE
y SITUATED ON The POTOMAC RlV.

EK, AT ALEXANDRIA,.
This property has recently undergone the most
tn rough repairs, and been arranged for the
manufacture of the highest grades OF -four.
1t contains four run OF Burs, with Rubbers,
Shutters, Bran Busters and the most improved
,ltng Cloths, of sufficient capacity to manu-
1acture two hundred barrels of -four day.
The Engines and Boilers will stfJrd power for
al requirements of the Mill.
Having the track OF the w. g., V. VI. & 6. S.
K. K. ON one side and wharf on another, gran
and -four can be received and shipped at little
cost Tor handling and without wharfage charges.
The favorite Valley and Piedmont" win eat,
which IS 50 much sought after by millers in 9th
or cities for the anulacture of choice brands of
-four Is received at this point in large quantities
direct from the farmers. Where desirable wheat
from the West can be laid down here without
breaking bulk by both the Baltim RI and Ohio
aud he Pennsylvania Central Railroads at low
rates OF freight
Application for lease can be made either By
letter or IN person to
MORTON MARYE,
my 81 Alexandria, Va.
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ROUTS H.fU SHOES

ROOTs .s.rD sH0Es.
AIDES ROMAN TIES and SHOES
II tirely new Style, at
LADIES PARLOR Il TOILET SLIPPERS
Ladies French Kid Broadway Ladies' I.S,
ing Broadway, Turkey Morocco Brosd~ar-
French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toilet Ln.,i:s,,
Toilet, Serge and Carpet Slippers In every sty,s
At WADDEY's, IA King street.
-. LADIES' LASTING BOOTS.
A large stock. with great variety of npv
styles, beautiful and very cheap,
At WADDEf'S "A King street
NEW STYLES LADIES CATERS,
AT WADDEI'S, IA King street
BURTS SHOES,
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN
At WADDEi'S, IA King street.
LADIES FINE SHOES,
At WADDEY'S, "A KING street.
At WADDEY'S, "A King street
LADIES FRENCH KID EMPRESS SHOES
Entirely new,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
MISSES LASTING BOOTS,
IN EVERY STYLE, QUALITY and PRICE,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
MISSES WALKING and SCHOOL BOOTS
A large stock, in every style and qualily
Prices low.
At WADDEY'S, II King street
MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS
At WADDEY'S, "A King street
GENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
AND SHOES.
A large stock of new styles, very handsome
Of III" best 4nslity, = s1 %, a at low prices.
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND WALKING
BOOTS.
A large stock and great variety of styles n.
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
..' INFANTS BOOTS AND SLIPPERS
A fine stock, in every color, style and quality,
at very reasonable prices,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
BOYS AND YOUTHS DRESS SHOES.
A good stock of new styles, of fine quality,
and at low prices,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
LADIES HOUSE SHOES
Large stock and great variety, suitable t's Ola
ladies,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
BOYS AND YOUTHS BOOTS,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
LADIES FINE WALKING BOOTS,
At WADDEI'S, IA King street.
a LARGE STOCK OF HEAVY GOODS,
suitable foc the coultry, to which we invite IT,"
special attention Of country merchants, N they
will be sold very low for money,
At WADDEf'%, "a King street.
A LARGE STOCK or MISSES COLORED
BOOTS,
of superior quality, winch will be sold for les.
than cost
At WADDEl'S, "A King street.
We have large assortment Of Low SHOES
and SLIPPERS, out Of style which must he
sold without regard 10 cost.
ap2 WADDEY'S, IA King street.
THIRST EXCURSION OF TIE SEASON
CARLIN'S SPRINGS
"a ia Ia III ;, IL Z!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26
There was another alarm at. Villa msbufg

There was another alarm at Williamsburg
the other night, during heavy storm, for fear
that the Goshen reservoir would break away
and cause the destruction of that part OF the
village, not destroyed on Saturday. The part OF
the village still standing lies directly IN the
path of the flow from the Goshen reservoirs
the valley treading so that hardly house
could escape if the combined waters OF both
Goshen reservoirs should sweep down through
the narrow gorge, Fear.Was that the upper
reservoir would burst and, pour down Into
the lower one, causing it to give way, and then
that the united torrents would, preclpltate
themselves into the valley below. But for the
recent disaster there would have been no alarm,
as the, best judges regarded both reservoirs as
comparatively safe. NoasSurranees, however,
we're sufficient to reassure the attnghted and
alarmed people, and almost every woman and
child 10 the valley left it for the higher
ground. - & ~. FL 80. - r....l.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-26
Yesterdays Storm.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-A severe rain and
hail storm, with thunder and vivid lightning
from the west, commenced few minutes past
two O. clock this afternoon. Hail fell for sever
al minutes, many of the stones being a half
inch 10 diameter. The mercury fell from $50
to 6So during the storm. Considerable damage
was dooe by the storm this afternoon, nnm-
Der of houses being unrooted in various parts
OF the city, aud trees uprooted.
PHILADELPHIA, May ga furious thun-
der storm broke over our city this afternoon,
accompanied by vivid lightning. The streets
in the northern section were filled with water
and the oellers flooded The depot yards of the
kensington and North Pennsylvania railroads
are covered. Many trees we're blown down in
the park. The game of base ball between the
Philadelphia and Hartford clubs was postponed
on account of the storm. About one thousand
persons on the ground were soaked. Jno Glib
son was struck by lightning 10 the park and
the wires of the local telegraph at Sedgley
were burned and the battery shlvcred A beer
saloon iu Bainbridge street was struck by light
uing, causing an alarm of fire. A number of
small sailing crafts on the Delaware were cap
sized.
CARPET WEAVING. The Ledger gives some
figures showing the importance of carpet weav
ing iu Philadelphia as an Industrial interest.
For twenty-five years it has been steadily in-
creasing, until within the last eight years the
aggregate amount of ingram carpets made there
exceeds the total of similar goods manufactured
elsewhere throughout the United States. There
are now in Philadelphia about $50 factories,
with 1900 looms, and before the strike the
production averaged $4,000 pieces of l25 yards
each, or l,7500O0 yards per mouth, or IL
100000 yards for the ten months that the fac.
tories are 10 operation. In the busy season
about 5000 persons are employed in the fac
tories directly, independent Of the dryers and
others remotely interested involving month
ly outlay for wages of about $500 600, The
amount Of capital invested may be estimated
from the fact that the yearly sales of carpets
alone reach over SIS, 100000
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ARRIVED.
Steamer Utility, Norwich, to American Coal
Company.
Schr Ida Birdsall, Jersey City. to American
COal Co
Schr Ellwood Dorsn, Georgetown, to Ameri-
can Coal Go
Schr Nellie Dinsmore, Georgetown, to w
A Smoot.
Schr Kedron, Havre-de- Grace, to Mehattry
IL Co.
Schr Walter Palmer, philadelphia to Mehaf
fey & Go.
Scnr W w Pharo, Washington, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr John w Beatty, Washington, to Jno z
Agnew.
PASSED UP.
Scnr Lady Ellen.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by f A
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, bv + A Reed
Steamer Columbia Baltimore, By Is Wheat
Schr Ellen Tobin, Jersey City, by American
Coal %.
Schr Leonessa, Portsmouth, by American
Coal Go.
Schr Brigsdier, Boston, by American Coal
Company.
schr Pearl, Hsvre-de-Grace, by Mchshey
s. Co.
Sch- L A Hughett, Havre-de- Grace, by Ne.
hatey s. Co.
Schr Louisa Bliss, Boston, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs Belle Russell and Charmer.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Maria Pierson, hence at New York H.h