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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

At a 'large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
Radicals Of Spotsyvania county, held at the
Court House of that county on the Sd instant,
J. B. Seuer was denounced as traitor to his
party" and with having "the efrontery to an
uoupce himselfa candidate for reelection to
Congress on his reoord-as if treason and base
iugrati,ude to friends was virtue to be boast
ed Of" and among the resolutions adopted was
the following
THAT the action of some Republicans from
Washington and Alexandria, together with
some Republicans, inspired by Conservatives
from fredericksburg, and couple of gentle
men not heretofore identified with the Rerub-
lican party in meetings, and resolving to sup
port j. B. Sener, does not reflect the sentl-
meuts of the Republican party of this county,
and we repudiate that meeting.
The meeting also adopted a resolution calling
"upon the Republicans of the district to CO.
operate with US by sending their best men to
represent the party 10 the nominating conVen-
ton at Tappahannock, September oath, that
we NAV select our best man OF known Republl-
can principles to represent US 10 the 44th Con-
gress.
If this is specimen of the harmony aud
good feeling" prevailing among the Radicals
of the First District, the nominee OF the Con-
sentative party, who will doubtless be elected
any way, will have an easy victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

In yesterdays Gazette appeared a notice Of
the fire at Staunton. by which two engines Of
the G. & o. r. r. were destroyed. The Vir-
giDian says: Besides the total destruction of
the Round House and shop, except the walls,
two engines were destroyed and several others
injured. The fire originated in the shop, but
how, seems mystery. The company had two
watchmen 90 duty. 1t is heavy loss to the
company, amounting to thousands of dollars,
besides the great Inconvenience and discomfort
it will cause"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

The New York Herald published the other
day long letter from its Long Branch cores
pondent, in which President Grant is represent
cd as revealing all bis projects to leading
Liberal Republican of the West. According
to the writer, the President intends running for
a third term, relying not upon the Republican
party, which has fulfilled its mission and out
lived i4s usefulness" but upon an alliance be-
tween the Liberal Republicans and the South
ern people. The veto, by the President, of
the Civil Rights BILL should it pass Con-
gress is represented to be one Of the articles
agreed on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

Elections were held yesterday in Tennessee
and North Carolina. Dispatches from Mem
phis report Democratic gains in that city, as
we'll as in other portions of the State. Returns
from North Carolina indicate unmistakably
that the State has gone Democratic by large
majority. The First, Third, Fourth, Fifth,
Sixth, Seventh aud Eighth Districts it is con-
fdently believed have elected Conservative
members of Congress- A single District only
the Second, is conceded to the Republicans
There seems to have been good deal Of fight
ing jn different parts of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST I, 1874.
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcT.-lt will

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcT.-lt will
be seen that the Conservative Convention,
which met at Tappahannock on the 9Th, and
was fully attended, nominated Maj. B. B. Doug
las, of King William county, for Congress.
Mai. Douglass is looked upon as one OF the
highest intellects In the State. He served tor
several years in the State Senate with ability
and distinction, and was leading Democratic
politician before the war, being one OF the
Douglas State electors. Since the war he has
occupied no public position, but has neverthe-
less taken an active part In the redemption OF
the State from Radical rule, and has been
sincere and consistent Conservative. lie is
considered one of the finest debaters 10 the
State, and his nomination will, doubtless, give
great satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

The Superintendent of the Eastern Division
Of the Erie Railroad has just issued an order,
in which it is stated that the accidents that
have lately occurred on that road have resulted
from gross carelessness on the part of the EN-.
pIoyes, and that, hereafter, he will Immediately
dismiss any man who is found guilty of Neglect
which might lead to an accident
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

LAND SALES Friday last, Messrs Marshall
Mccormick, D. II. Mcclure, and S. J. G.
Moore, special commissioners, sold the Knight
farm, containing 52l acres, for S2S SO per acre.
Purchaser, &. T. Humston, Of Shenandoah
county.
Same day, Mcssrs. Marshall Mccormick and
D. H. Mcclure, special commissioners, sold
the farm owned by w. ". Whiting, contain
ing l45 acres for $50 10 per acre. Purchaser,
Geo. N. Anderson, of Texas.
On Saturday last, Messrs. Marshall McCor-
mick and VIM. Byrd, special commissioners,
sold the farm belonging to Lewis Neill's heirs.
containing go acres, to s. q. Stephenson, Of
Shenandoah county, at $1S05 per acre.
On Monday last, Messrs. Marshall McCor-
mick and s. j. e. Moore, special commission
ers, sold tract of mountain land, containing
1882 acres to Alfred Jones, at - 50 per acre.
We are informed that the Circuit Court, at
its October term, will, 10 all probability, ratify
the sale of the first. second, and last named
tracts. Clarke Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

A communication in the Rockingham Regis
ter, signed VOTERS says that the friends of
the Hon. VIM. Mines will present his name
to the convention, on the lst of September, for
nomination as q candidate tor Congress from
the It'll district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

The St. Michaers. Md, Comet thinks the
indications are that that town and vicinity will
have Furnishing oyster trade the approaching
fall. The oystermen have been planting cys-
tiers all the summer, and many more oysters
will be ready for market 10 September than
ever before
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

ARRIVED.
Steamer George 81 Stout Philadelphia, to +
A Reed
Schr Huntington, Philadelphia, to Mehafey
s. Co.
Schr Ellen Tobn, Jersey City, to American
Coal Go.
Schr Maria Picrson, New Haven, to American
Coal Go.
Schr Charley Morton, Windsor, to Cassius +
Lee, jr.
Schr S Scriviner. Boston, to j P Agnew.
PASSED UP.
Schrs U b Fisk, w II Jordan and Laura
Klolts, for Georgetown.
Steamship E c Knight, New York, by Hooe
& Johnston.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Jos Broders
& Go.
Schr Annie Clark, Philadelphia, by Mehaf
fey & Go.
Schr Grsce Davis, New Bedford, by Hamp-
shire and Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr Lemuel Hall, Providence by American
Coal Co.
Schr Flying Scud, Havre-de- Grace by w A
SmoOt.
MEMORANDA.
Brig A Stevens, hence for Portsmouth, at
Vineyard Haven 4th.
Schrs w Chester, j F Wiley, Gettysburg,
Roger Drury, Aldana Rokes and Marian Gage,
hence ut Boston 5th.
Schr Carrie Holmes, hence, at Providence 9TH.
Schr G 4 Simpson, for this port, sailed from
Windsor, n. s, 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

The colored cadet, Smith, who gave so much
trouble at West Point for the last four years.
failed to pass 6pal examination, and was drop
ped from the list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
The Reccher.TiItOu Scandal.

There we're DO very startling developments
in the Beecher-Tillou scandal yesterday.
Judge Morris, counsel for Tilton, says that
he has never seen case SO strongly fortified at
all points as that Of bis client. lie showed
receipt of VIM Page. dated February %. 1869,
for portrait of Bcecher purchased by Hilton,
and now hanging in Moulton's house: saying
that 10 the following year, 1870, after Mrs. Ill
ton informed her mother of her guilty relations
with Beecher, her mother Threatened to cut
the canvas into Sits, and Tilton, unwilling to
see a work Of art destroyed, removed 1t to
Moulton's house. where it still remains.
MIR. Morris also said that Mrs: Hilton state,
ments concerning her husbands cruelty and
his locking her 10 room like a prisoner and
his freezing and starving her, will De shown to
be fictitious aud if there be any insanity IN the
family at all the charge will not lie at the door
Of Triton, but of his wife.
1t is reported that Moulton's statement IS al
ready prepared, with the help of Zen. Butler.
The services of the latter gentleman, sand to
have been offered to Bcecher, were not dccn-
ed, but were replied 10 With thanks. Moulton
said that he had not said anything either with
tongue or pen, to justify any one 10 assuming
that he was in the slightest degree untrleudly
to Beecher He had thus far eDdeavored to
maintain peace between Beecher and Hilton,
and should continue to do so, and by the re-
mova of misunderstanding and the Intelligent
realization of selt-interest he should never de-
spuir of maintaining or renewing peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
DI ED.

At the residence of her grandmother, Mrs
John s. Scott, in fredericksburg REBECCA
D only daughter OF Frank and Fanny Carter
In Baltimore, on the 9th of August, MARY
ALBERTA, only AMI beloved daughter of .Jno
and Jennie Carrie, aged II months and %
days. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

Notwithstanding to light receipts, prices OF
Flour keep well up; arrivals are very light, not
being sufficient TO meet the demand-:he enquiry
being for no particular grade, but al selling
equally we'll. Wheat has been in liberal re-
ceipt all the week, with an Improvement in the
quality of the offerings, though the bulk is still
badly cleaned and Of inferior quality; the mar
ket has been active and steady all the week,
closing firm for good samples; offerings to-day
of 1857 bushels with sales Of white at l05 and
Us for inferior, and 1873 for strictly prime lot,
and red ut 1l5 and 10 for common to fair III
and 100 for good, and 1872 1876, 1873 and l4O for
very good to choice. Corn opened with an &C
tive demand, but with light receipts prices fell
off as the week advanced, but at It's close we
quote the market very active and firm at an ad-
vance of to &c on opening quotations offerings
to-day of 1904 bushels, with sales of white at 81,
and mixed at "a and 95 A fair demand prevails
for Rye, but the quality of the receipts is lnie-
rior; offerings to- day of ia bushels, with sales
at 80 and IS. A brisk speculative demand for
Oats sprung up in the early part of the week,
and prices ran up TO &c, but suddenly declined,
losing the advance, and closing at opening quo
tations; offerings to-day of lC44 bushels, with
sales at 81, So and SO. The enquiry for Chickens
is not very brisk, except for good large fowls;
small Chickens are almost neglected; arrivals
are light. Butter is very scarce, with good
demand. Receipts of Eggs are liberal, ard
prices are little off. Potatoes are scarce and
wanted, and prices are advancing. Bacon is
stiff with an advancing tendency; shoulders are
quoted &c higher.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, August -
The offerings of Cattle and sheep and Lambs
have been fair and equal to the demand. Beef
Cattle sold at 44a6i per ID; Sheep 4a6c, accord
ing to quality, and Lam 5ja>4 81 per head;
Hogs are in light supply at 1saec. Cows and
Calves 25aS6O.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Aug g. 1874.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged rs fol-
lows: Best Beevcs at G2aSG G2; general
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

Moulton's part in the Brooklyn business is
not yet positively defined, but the letters which
he has written to Mr.. Beecher, and which were
published yesterday, are proof enough that he
is the latter's enemy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

Hon. Benjamin Harris, of Maryland, who
announces himself an Independent Democratic
candidate for Congress, declares it to be his
special mission to fight the fourteenth and ff-
teenth amendments,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

Sixteen or Is Of the penitentiary convcts
having served out thier terms, will be discharg-
ed from the prison during the present month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

FATAL ACCIDENT Ou Tuesday evening last
about half past ten o'clock, MIR. James Dixon
of Georgetown was thrown from buggy near
fredericksburg and so seriously Injured, that
he died about a half hour after the sad acct
dent occurred. \ company Of young men and
ladies had attended party at the house OF
John R. Samuel, near Massaponuax church.
Dixon and Miss Hurkamp we're returning home
in buggy drawn by two horses. While des-
cending hill near Massaponoax run, the horses
driven by Mr. Dixon took fright and at the
same instant be was attacked with apopleyy
or vertigo, of which he had felt some symp-
toms during the day. The reins fell from his
hands and Miss Hurkamp endeavored to catch
him as he was falling from the buggy, but the
horses became unmanagable and the young
man fell with his head between the wheels;
one foot caught under the footrest 10 front of
the dash board and enc hand grasping the rear
axle-tree. In this position, with his head
against one of the wheels, he was dragged along
until his hold was looseued by failing strength
then his face struck the ground and he was
dragged still further, receiving numerous dis
tact with a log at bridge. The runaway
horses dashed into Mr. Hurkamp's carriage,
which was in front, the pole penetrating the car
riage and endangering the lives of the occu
pants aud breaking off. After the horses freed
themselves from this carriage, they ran with
the buggy, dragging Mr. Dixon fully half a
mile. He was Master Mason, and his breth-
rem took charge of the remains with all the
frateroal kindness of the Order. His relations
being telegraph for arrived 10 Fredericksburg
yesterday, and his remains we're taken to
Georgetown for interment. The lady in at
tempting to jump from the buggy received sew
eral severe bruises and CUTS but was providen-
TALLY uniDjured otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

On the farm of Mr.. John A. Shenk, near
Luray, Page county, are twin colts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

Littel's Living Age, for this week, has been
received, containing as usual an excellent va
riety of most interesting reading matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
MOSQUITO METZ
MOSQUITO Ell

lN MOSQUITO NET
New and Improved Mosquito Net, Canopics,
Mosquito Net Fixtures and Patent finish Seam
less N ettngs, tor large or small bedsteads-thr
best stock Of goods in this line ever offered IN
this city. Long experience enables us to main
tain our reputation j. z. CLARKE,
aug6 No RS King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

A fifteen mile trottng race at Decker Park,
Montreal, between Quebec Boy and Girda was
won yesterday by the latter in Al minutes and
20 seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

l4J- There will be q regular monthly meeting
of the Relief Hook and Ladder Co. night, at
eight clock. Important business will be intro
duced Tor consideration. A full and punctual
attendance is requested.
aug lit PARK AGNEw, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
The Burning Of the Pat Rogers.

Additional particulars OF the DuFniug VI 'no
steamboat Pat Rogers on the Ohio river, have
been received. The fire occurred in that par
ticular part of the river that it was impossible
FIR the boat to reach the shore, drawing as
much water as she did. The limit OF time be-
tween the first alarm and when everybody had
left the boat is said to be twenty minutes. AT
the time there was dry land on the starboard
side, ouy thirty yards distant, but wall OF
flames interviewed. On the larboard side land
was long distance away. The wind was blow
ing toward the dearest shore, and drove the
flames ia that direction Many Of those who
got to the nearest shore arc dlshgurcd tor
life, the exposed part of their bodies beng
actually roasted by the excessive heat. One
of the most thrilling and miraculous escapes
was that of Miss L. j. Williams of Louisville,
who threw away her valise aud extra clothing,
and after securing the services Of gentleman
in throwing overheard a crate OF peaches, she
leaped into the water after 1t with ile-pre-
server, when she attempted to cling to the
crate 1t reyolved like reel, and for two ter
rible hours she struggled with the crate, and
had Just closed her eyes in despair when she
was drawn into skitf BY Mr.. Huff, who rem
dcred valuable services 10 several other cases.
Miss Rawdon, of Louisville, Jumped from
the boat toward the Indiana snOre, and the
hungry tongues of fame licking along the sur
face of water horribly burned her head and
face She had no life-prescrver, and secured
only one end Of plank by cliRing to the pan
taloou leg of man who swain past her. She
says that while moving through the water sew
era gasping, drowning persons extended their
hands toward her-some even grasplDg her
hair and tearing it out by handtuls.
The last living object seen on board Of the
boat was a little child, three or four years OF
age, running about screaming with fright, sur
rounded by flames, and its legs, arms, and face
exposed to the terrible heat. The negro crew
behaved badly, hurrying off the boat before
there was any imminent danger, and moDopo-
lizing all available means of support. Two col
cred men and one white man rowed away 10
the Hfcboat, which could have been used to
convey twenty to thirty persons to the shore.
The river is being dragged for bodies this
morning. The cargo Of the boat was valued at
about $4,000 Insurance not known.
The plumber on board. all told, is supposed
to have been from - to IS persons. The exact
number cannot be told
Reports of the lost have ranged from l6 to
2S person. Probably 25 is the number nearest
the fact
Citizens and passengers do not attach blame
to the captain and officers at all events it has
not been expressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

AUGUST COURT. This day of famous mem
ory is again upon us. 1t will be ushercd in on
Monday next, but whether attended with the
"pomp and circumstance Of days lang syne,
We local saith not Time was when August
Court was one of the institutions Of Loudoun /;
Leesburr was scarcely visible for the people,
aud from every section of the county friend
met friend, face to face, on the Court green,
and the whole town was one vast auction room,
whereio was exposed for sale wares of every
imaginable deScript from the heaviest
thresher to the inevitable small-beer. ginger
cake and watermelon, and as the shades of
evening gathered over the busy scene, the mot
ley crowd dispersed, each one feeling that it
was good to have been here. But time aud
circumstances have wrought sad changes ID the
manners and customs Of the people since those
halcyon days Of the past. Not only have many
of those who gave life and zest to these annual
reunions been gathered to their fathers, but
the very features Of our system that rendered
an August Court necessary have been so dis
torted by the innovatiDg hand of legislation
that they are scarcely recognizable.
But truce to the past. Court-square has
been greatly enlarged and improved and the
county-seat generally so thoroughly renovated
10 many places, that were citizen of the past
generation to revisit the scenes he once knew
so we'll, he would scarcely know them now.
Let us, therefore, CD Monday, have genuine,
old fashioned outpouring OF the people, and
symbolic in appearance at least what we lack
in substance of an August Court in Loudoun.
Let us
Revive those times, and 10 our memories
Preserve, and still keep fresh, like flowers in
water,
Those happier DAYS" -Lou1Oun Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
,IT A T z K VI + l. . N S .

NAJ ~ i q II u II Il " IN
A full supply Of the best and freshest
WATERMELONS and CANTALOUPES
alwsys on hand and for sale At the cheapest
rates at the foot OF King street by
aug 3-tt PHILLIPS u co.
r EVILS PURE LEAD, Raw and Boiled
IL Linseed OIL Turpen:ine, Varnishcs Paints
and Colors of ill kinds, and Paint and Varnlsh
Brushes Of ali sizes and qualities, in store IN
large stock and for sale in quantities TO SUIT pur-
chasers q: lowest market rates.
aug3 JAHNE1 60.
DARRISH'S LIQUID RENNET, for max
i ing Curds Whey, and Cold Custard, pre-
pared 1T Psrrish's Pharmacy, Phiiadclphia,
aug4 JANNEY s co.
pEMOVAL OF FERGUSON'S HAIR
II DEPOT
Selling off at cost to open with fresh stock ut
81 King street, next door to DR.. Entwislcs.
aug4
DEMOVALl REMOVAL!
Selling off at cost to remove to 9G King street.
next door to Dr. Entwsle's.
aug4 FERG USON'S HAIR DEPOT.
TREEN GINGER White and Black Mus;
" tard Seed, Celery Seed, and Whole and
for sale by GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
aug6 l66 and ]7O King street.
nn0 BBLS NO. l and FAMILY ROE
~" POTOMAC HERRING, Eastern
do and Mackerel, in full weight half barrels,
for sale at market rates BY co
tu5 n. d. La w DIV " ".
MO. / MACKEREL and Potomac Herring
~ for sale by lily Isl J. c. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

7THE TOWNSHIP SUPERINTENDENT
l. Of the Conservative Party of the county of
Fairfax are requested 10 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 n-d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

ORANGE BLOSSOM COLOGNE WATER.
" We have just prepared and bottled for sale
another supply of the above delightful and pop
ular perfume. 1t is put up in bottles OF three
been pronounced by many of our customers rs
fully equal to the best imported Cologne Water,
while it is sold at less than one halt the price.
aug3 JAN NE4 ~ co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07

PoToMAC AGRICULTURAL CLUB meet
ing of the Potomac Agricultural Club was held
at the residence of John II. Suttle, on Satur-
das week last After the meeting was called
to order by the President. N. W. Ford, the
best method of raising the potato was ably dis
cuSsed by Mr.. B. Bell and Others A committee
was then appointed to examine the farm, and
to be reported upon at the next meeting, after
which the Society adjourned for dinner. A
more sumptuous repast could hardly have been
gotten up, for not only was there substantials
to refresh the inner man, as the table seemed
literally to groan beneath its inviting load; but
flowers to please and tascinate the eye The
head OF the table was graced by Mrs. j. B. T.
s., who presided with her usual grace, and
whose affablepess of manner added additional
charm to the good cheer provided for the occa-
sion. Dinner being over, beautiful goblet
was presented to j. B. I. Sutte. for the larg-
est amount of corn raised to the acre, also one
to Mrs. S., bearing the inscription, ito the
wife of the best 'corned man. y The presenta-
ton was accompanied by an appropriate speech
by Gen. Filzhugh Lee, 10 his usual happy
style, which was responded to by MIR. Suttle.
The Society then adjourned until its next meet
lug, to be held at the residence of MIR. G.. V.
Moncure. Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
rrINGLEY'S REVOLVING DIAPHRAGM

REVERSIBLE DASHER CHURNS.
The Diaphragm Churn is also u complete But
ter Worker being constructed upon entirely
new principles. As We require the room In ken
up by the stock of Churns ON hand, We will close
sold several hundred of the above Churns in the
adjacent counties, and in all cases they have
given perfect satisfaction. Call and SEQ
J. L. CREIGHTON s. SON,
jy22 IS King ST., cor Royal.