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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. This
society has just published the first mum Der of a
new series containing the letters of Governor
Nelson, written just before the surrender al
MISUNDERSTANDING about the lst Of Septcm-
Der, 1881, and writteo partly from Richmond,
and partly from williamsburg These letters
are now published for the first time having
long lain unknown and unnoliced. They sup
ply the most authentic details Of the operations,
which cventuated in the surrender of the 18th
of October. They constitute the best materials
for the history Of that important event. Rtch.
Whio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST 8.
ARRIVED.

Steamer Express, Baltimore, to Jos Broders
q Co. She reports passing three loaded three
masters off Smiths Point, and one three master
and one two master, both light in Nanjemoy
Reach.
Schr Lemue Hall, Allyn's Point, to Amer-
can Coal Co
Schr d Witherill, Boston, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Elizabeth Hart, Boston, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Clark, Philadelphia, to Mehsfey
s. Co.
Schr Earl P Mason, Boston, to P Agnew.
PASSED UP.
Schr y & Smith, for Georgetown.
SAILED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake Norfolk, by F a
Reed.
Srbr Elwood Burton, Boston, by American
Coal Go.
MEMORANDA.
Schr $ Z Harrington, for this port, sailed
from Philadelphia 3lst.
Schr Aldana Rokcs, for Boston hence, at Vine.
yard Haven I'd and sailed.
Schr Il Mills, hence, ut Stonington 3D.
AGROUND.
The schr Grace Davis, bound from George
town for this port and another schooner were
reported this morning us aground IN the cut
above the Long Bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

1t was reported in New York yesterday
that Gen. B. F. Butler had been telegraphed
for, and would be in Brooklyn last night Frank
Moultou told reporter Of the Brooklyn Eagle
that he had decided to appear before the
Beecher Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

LARGE SNAKES KILLED. Mr.. George W..
Hicks, OF this place, yesterday, Will" prospect
ing near BreDt's mill dam, about mile from
town, came across and dispatched two OF the
largest water moccasns ever seen III THIS sec
ton. They measured eight feet 10 length and
wore enormous in circumference. FIrn Her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

1t is announced that the Vendome Column,
in Paris pulled down by the Communists, will
be completed by September. 1t has been de-
cided not to crown it with the statue OF Napo-
leon. The New York Herald says The alb
sence ofthe great Emperor from the monument,
which is nothing if not tribute to his glory,
will be more conspicuous than the restoration
would have been.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

FINE WHEAT. John n. Maddox, an enter,
prisng and thrifty farmer in harmony Hol low
10 this county, has harvested held OF wheat
this year which has 10 it some lity-hve acres
and competent jud ges estimate his crop thereon
at eighteen hudred bushels This Is an aver
age of upwards of thrtytwo and one-halt bush
els to the acre. Can any OF our nelgLbor!ne
counties, which boast often of their productive
lands make any better exhibit than this ill the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

TIMBER FOR ENGLAND. The American
bark j ose Mildred cleared Tuesday from the
custom-house tor Cork or Falmouth, England,
there to await orders She was loaded with 800
logs of white oak 26, 30S locust treuails 81, 474
extra heavywhite oak pipe and hogshead slaves.
This is the first shipment Of the kind that has
ever been made from this port, but many more
may be expected, as the lands along the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad abound with such
timber, and they, the West Virginians, have
for the first time had chance to ship it to a
market witch would pay them. -Rtchmond Dis
patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

The Secretary of the Treasury having sue
cessfuy disposed of the five per cts. will now,
tits stated, Immediately take steps to negotiate
the 100000, 900 four and halt per Ct bonds,
authorized by the funding act of 1870
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

During the discussion Of the Public Worship
Regulation bill ip the House of Commons yes
terday, Mr.. Disraeli, referring to the strife
between Church and State on the continent,
expressed the conviction that however tranquil
might be the general state of Europe, there
were agencies at work preparing period of
great disturbance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

The Vicksburg election passed Of quietly
and in the best of order After all the threats
of danger and demand for United States
troops it appears there was neither danger nor
cause for alarm. The result was the success,
by nearly four hundred majority, of the white
mans ticket. Some colored men voted with
the majority, but only four white men, it is
said, voted the negro ticket
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

The North Carolina election takes place to-
day. The main issue discussed during the
campaign has been the Civil Rights bill, the
Democrats being squareIy against the measure
and the Republicans divided on it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

The Canadian Bank Of Commerce, which has
an agency in New York, with a capital and
surplus of $500, 900, has netted during the
past year $685. 1853, from which two dividends,
one of and one of per Ct have been paid,
with $500, 900 added to the surplus fund, rails
iug the same from ST, 800, 900 to 81, 900; a
pretty good showing considering the general
depression Of trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

1t is stated that no less than ninety railway
companies in the United States have suspend
ed payment of interest on their bonds, and that
the total amount of bonds thus dishonored
amounts to nearly three hundred millions Of
dollars; direct consequence of the panic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
CANAL COMMERCE..

Arrivals-Bcats Z 4 h ootl, j j Swift L H
Fsile, Nj A Myers, J w Morris, 7 l. Leman,
DR. & Il Potter, NJ Sanford, DR. Lewis, VIM
Darrow, K Anderson, T More and K L
Grant, 10 American Coal Co; j Q Grove, Eta
i Kene and Park Agnew, to Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co; } Hammond 5 Il DAVIS, I
i Boyer and j II Gatrell, TO } 2 Agnew.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
BROOKLYN, August 5.

RAILROAD MEETING. AT meeting Of citi-
zens of the counties immediately interested in
the completion of the Fredericks burg, Orange
and Charlottesville railroad held at Orange
Courthouse on the 30th OF July a committee
was appointed to confer with the president and
directors of the road to devise some plan for
its early complexion and motion was ad opted
declaring in the most positive manner that 1t
has no purpose of listening for moment to
any proposition, which proposes to direct this
road to Gordonsville in other words, they de-
sire it to be distinctly understood, as their de-
liberate opinion, that the true and only inter
est Of this road demands its completion via
Orange Courthouse to charlottesville, by llne
running west Of Southwest Mountains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

There are, it is estimated, one hundred thou
New York. Many of these are about four or
five years OF age, and the vast majority are un
der thirteen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

In an article upon the Beecher-Tilton scan.
dial, the Baltimore Sun has the following truth.
full paragraph:
Even assuming the truth of the whole dis.
gusting story. there is nothing in the alleged
guilt of gifted aud sensational preacher, or of
a romance reading woman who has to fud out
FROM novel what she had not been able to
learn from revelation, that adultery was crime,
to weaken the faith of any one either in Chris
tianity or In the general morality of mankind
and womankind. What multitude of happy
and virtuous homes there are in the world to
one which is even alleged to be otherwise, yet
the solitary exception, like a wandering comet,
makes more impression upon the imagination
than all the fixed stars which serenely and Sc
curely shine 10 the armament
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

The Arkansas Constitutional Convention is
considering proposition to repudiate $780,,
900 of bonds issued on loans to the State. 1t
is said that large proportion of those bonds
were fraudulently issued by Arkansas officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

Dr. Charles +. Matlack, the first, and for a
long time the only American homeopathic ply
stefan in Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, Au.
gust |, aged 16 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

Mr.. Charles Calhoun Moore, young but
able aud highly respected member Of the bar
of Richmond, is dead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Proposals..
NOTICE TIC COAL DEALERS.

NOTICE TG COAL DEALERS.
Sealed proposals will be received until August
9Th for the furnishing of forty, with the priv.
lege of fifty, tons (2240 lbs) CHI ESNUT COAL
for the use of the Public Schools The coal
must be of first quality, free from all mperiec-
tions stored without extra cost, and delivered
rs ordered by the School Board.
JOSEPH HOPKINS,
Chairman School Houses and Furniture
aug AT City Schoo! Board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

1t is intir,ated that the season. so-called
at the Springs, this summer, will be coppar
ative, if not positive failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

CAMP MEETING.-The camp meeting to be
held in Gibson's Woods, near Vienna station,
under the auspices of the Methodist Church
South,it is said, promises to be quite success.
Places are already spoken for sixty tents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

Jay Cookies failure is to be made the basis
Of domestic drama for Mrs Chanfrau
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

NEW GOODS-Townsend SarsaparIlla,
~ Frey's Vermifuye, Ponds Extract, Cen
taur Liniment, Licorice Paste, Gum Trags-
canth, Ciucno-luinine, Sulphate Cinchrondla
Fennel Seed Wilbor's Cod Liver Oil, Wolfe :
Schnapps, Wnslow's Soothing Syrup Vege-
tine, Hamburger Drops, English Wine of Col
chicum Root, Zolicotfers Rheumatic Cordial,
Hutilnan's Auodyne and Hostetter's Stomach
Bitlcrs, just received and for sale by
uug4 JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

2 ACE MANTLES and JACkETS-1n great
~ variety latest styles, and at all prices,
opened this morning.
myS D.F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

CHIRTSl SHIRTS
- We are furnishing all Of the latest styles,
made by measure, and ht guaranteed in every
instance. Bosoms one, two or three ply, Us de-
sired Call and have your measure taken.
mvS D. +. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

UST OPENED
- GENTLEMEN'S SILK UMBRELLAS.
These goods are in different sizes, say ~, Is
and 80 inches. The attention of dealers is espe-
cially called TO this line of goods. Also our
third regular supply of LADIES PARASOLS
and SUN UMBRELLAS, at all prices and very
cheap.
je l6 ROBT. L. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

Ne" GOODS
Cambria Edgings and Insertings very cheap,
Windsor Scaris, Spanish Scarfs Lace, Hoop
Skirts, Kid Gloves for ladies and gents, Dress
Buttons in great variety, Silk and Morocco
Belts, Hosiery for ladies, gents and children,
&c, sc just opened at
my % Z. y. BERR1'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

TUST OPENED--A full line of EMPRESS
- CORSETS, one of the most stylish Corscts
for the money that we have ever opened. Call
and see them at
iy2 ID. +. WITH Err co.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19
PHYSICIANS PLEDGE.

We, the undersigned physicians of
st. Clairsville, upon our honor as pro-
fessional men, do promise not to pre-
scribe the use of any intoxicating liq-
uors, wine, beer or ale only in cases of
absolute necessity.
DRUGGISTS PLEDGE.
We, the undersigned druggists of
st. Clsirsville, do pledge ourselves on
our hon0rs as business men, that from
this date We will under no considera-
tion sell or give away, or allow to be
sold or given away by any OF our agents
or employees any alcohol or spirituous
| liquors, wine beer or ale, except upon
the prescription of a respectable, prac-
ticing physician, said prescription to be
filed but once.
A committee of ladies was appointed
to extend special invitation to liquor
dealers TO attend the meetings of the
League.
This movement starts ont here with
every omen of success. Encourage
ment is given to the noble ladies on
every hand the most liberal in the
community cannot help but say, "God
speed" to the work. if good can be &C.
complished. Many evidences are
around US that something should be
done to rescue frem the burning, es.
pecially the young men in our midst
Let the movement go forward, and lie
avery good citizen add the weight o
his influence for its success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19

The above shows very fair attend
ance. On account of sickness, the
present months report will not be
quite so good. notice the fact of NO
tardiness in the High School, and here
thank parents and pupils for the pleas
ure of writing that "zero." In this de-
partment there has been but one tardy
mark this term-but four this school
gear. In the absence of any rule
against the evil, 1 think this prompt
ness worthy of mention.
Our public examinations will begin
Friday, 9th inst. l hope those inter-
ested will give all the time they can
spare to this duty. The course of study
commences in Room l, with various
oral lessons, counting, reading from
ackboard, writing on slates,- little
addition and satisfaction, vocal music.
and 1st and I'd Readers.
In Room 2-McGuffey's and San
ders's Sd Readers, Arithmetic through /
division, Copy-book with lead pencils,
Spelling book, Music &c. In next de.
partments these branches are continued |
with books of higher grade; No. 8 nd
ling Geography to the list, and No.
Grammar. Our High School course /
will report ut another time, although
t has had to include most of the Gram
mar School course, it has not lowered
my from the standard 1t started, five
years ago, to reach.
j. J. BURNS, Sup't.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19

A MAGNIFICENT OFFER To OUR
READERs!-Mr Lewis, of the Western
Rural and Young Folks Rural, makes
the following tempting offer to all who
choose to take advantage of ito ev-
cry person who will send him only
$3.50 (before May 1st) he will in return
send the following: 1st, The Young
Folks Rural for one year (the regular
price of the paper being 81, 1,50;) I'd,
Vick's Floral Guide for one year (price
25 cents); Sd, an order on Mr.. Wick for
ONE DODLAR'S WORTH of vegeta-
BILE or flower Seeds, to be sent postpaid;
4th, Two lovely landscape chromos (64
x9g), entitled Morning on the Missis-
sippi' and Sunset on the Sierras,
mounted and postpaid. This is truly
splendid offer, as the paper itself is
worth all that is asked for it, and sho'd
be in the hands of all young people.
Inclose the money (only $3.50 to III.
N. F. Lewis, Publisher, Chicago, and
sag you sd,o this offer. Mr.. Lewis will
do all he promises You can have the
paper and chromos addressed to your
boy or girl, and the seed order and
Guiu to you, as you may wish. A
sample paper will be sent postpaid for
ten cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19

some mischievous party, just as he was
opening on the chicken, he was very
happy. The examination was appa-
rently conducted in an honest manner,
and we believe that the parents and
guardians of the pupils are satisfied
with the progress which has been made.
Rev. w. S. Moffatt, as one of the en-
ployers, expressed himself rs fully sat-
isfed. The highest honors for deport-
ment were awarded to Miss Ella Nc
Kee and Miss Jennie Coup. Progress
and department of the other scholars
was creditable. A social sing at night
closed the exercises.
Maple Sugar and Molasses have again
put in an appearance, and if any lady
can make whittier, sweeter molasses
than that manufactured by Mrs. Jen-
ME Gregory, we would be pleased tC
form her acquaintance. We have eat.
en- the sweetness gotten out of maple
by the Indians of the Canadas, and ol
Vermont, of maple-sugar fame, and o.
other States, but the sample Of Mrs
SIS is far superior to them all. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19
SUMNER.

Charles Sumner was born in Boston
Mass, Jan. 6, 1911. He graduated al
Harvard College in 1880, after which
he was pupil of Judge Story, in the
Law School of Cambridge. He was
admitted to the bar in 1884, practiced
law in Boston, and was appointed re-
porter in the Circuit Court of the Uni
ted States. He published three vol
umes, entitled, Summers Reports,
edited the American JuTtst, and, in the
absence of Judge Story, lectured to the
students of the Law School of Cam
bridge, (1S34-'37.) He passed about
three years in visits to various coun4
tries in Europe, (1837c40.) On the 4th
of July, 1916, he pronounced in Boston
an Grafton on True Grandeur of Ma
tions, which attracted much attention
in the United States and in Europe.
The design of this argument was to
promote the cause of peace. He oppo-
sed the annexation of Texas to the u.
States in 1S45.
About this time he separated himself
from the Whig party and joined that of
the Free Sellers. He supported Mar
tin Van Buren, for the Presidency in
1848. He delivered numerous orations
aud lectures on various subjects, which
were published in two volumes, 1885, }
BY a coalition of Democrats and Free
SOilers he was elected a Senator of the
the United States in 1850 as the success
sor of Daniel Webster. He opposed the
fugitive slave bill by speech in the
Senate, and took prominent part in
the debate on the Nebraska-K Kansas bill
in 1854.
On the 10Th and 10th of May, 1856, he
made in the Senate an eloquent speech
on the contest in Kansas, and on the
aggressions of the slave power. Some
passages of this speech excited the an
ger Of Preston S. Brooks, Southern
member of Congress, WHO, on the 22d
of May, 1856, assaulted Mr.. Sumner
while he was sitting in the Senate
chamber, and beat him on the head
with a cane until he became insensible.
Mr.. Sumner was SO severely injured!
that be was disabled for the public ser.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19
UNIONTO WN LOCALS.

"WOMAN's MOVEMENT"-Thel latest
is to organize goodly party, visit the
dens of those unfortunates Mho are
known as keeping Bachelors Dis.
tress, and by the presence of beautiful
ladies' forms and faces, and an abun-
dance of good cheer, convince thom that
their present mode of living deprives
them of the enjoyment of about three
nice supper and a merry hour is gener-
correspondent few evenings since,
had the pleasure of enjoying the COM
pany of some very handsome ladies and
courteous gentlemen, and of placing
himself outside of some very excellent
refreshments, prepared by the skillful
hands of these kind ladies, and to those
young friends who indicated for him
an expression of friendship and good
will he humbly "uncovers his head,
makes his very lowest bow, ana with
conscious unworthiness returns &C.
acknowledgements as grateful as they
are sincere" Selah.
Our school-taught by Mr.. J. @.
Malcolm-closed on Friday last. The
ladies had prepared dinner that would
have delighted the veriest epicure. 1t
was more than nice, it was superb. The
tables were nicely arranged, and eve-
thing in good taste. Plates heaped
wers sent out by the ladies,
who in the thoughtful kindness of their
hearts did not forget the sick ones of
the village. Each one with his or her
of dead chicken and cake, and
pie and fruit, talked and laughed out
edgewise between these viands at their
leighbor. AS usual III. was in luck,
md with the running gears of chick
IN, the walkers of a turkey in his
land, a package of assorted food In his
mouth, and piece Of pickle in his ear,
which was thrown across the room by
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19
COnSunDtiOn.

the scourge of the human family, may
in its early stages be promptly arrested
and permanently cured:
RAvENswooD, w. Va, Oct. %, 1872.
DIR. R. V. PIERCE:
Sir-For the last year 1 have been
using your Golden Medical Discovery.
I owe my life to it, having been afflict-
ed for years. Did not use it but short
time before I was benefited; at that
time was very bad, not able to sit up
much, was suffering greatly with my
throat, was getting blind, had dry
cough, and much pain in my lungs. ]
have used twelve bottles of the Discov.
cry and am alrEOs well.
KATE Il. WARDNER.
A son of Mr.. J. H. Meseck, of Chat
ham Four Corners, n. Y, has been
cured of Consumption by DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery-so says Mr.
G. B. Garfield, editor of the Chatham
Courier.
S. r. Eglar, druggist, of West Union,
O., writes to state tina. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has effected
a wonderful cure of Consumption in
his neighborhOod.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-19

vice for several years, and he sailed for
Europe in March, 1857, for the benett
of his health.
He was reelected to the Senate by
an almost unanimous vote in January,
1857, and returned home in the au-
tumn of that year, but made another
voyage to Europe in the spring of 1858.
He remained under medical treatment
in Paris for a year or more, AMI resu-
med his seat about the end of 1859. He
afterward denounced the peculiar insti.
tuition of the Southern States in q
speech, which was published under the
title of The Barbarism of fSlavery,' an0
produced an immense effect.
In 1860 he advocated the election
of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency
During the session of 1S60--'61 he Op
posed the attempts to propitiate the
disunionists by concessions which woe
sacrifice the rights of the oppressed Of
favor the interests of slavery. He wa
appointed chairman of the COMMITTEES
on Foreign Relations in March, 1861
and about the end of 1862 was agair
elected Senator for six years, ending
March 4, 1869. He was the author o
the admirable resolutions on foreign
mediation which were passed March 3
1868, by both houses of Congress.
In series of resolutions which he OF
fered on the Sth of Feb, 1864, he affirm
ed that "any system of reconstruction
must be rejected which does not pro
vide by irreversible guarantees agains
the continued existence or possible
revival of slavery" After the close o
the civil war he advocated the recon
struction of the seeded States on tn
basis of impartial suffrage. During tn
rebellion he was confidential advise
of President Lincoln, who, in April
1865, said to Mr.. Sumner: "There is q
person with whom / have more advi
sed throughout my administration tha
yourself" Among his important SCI
vices was the production of the Freed
mems Bureau bill. He was chairma
of the Committee on Foreign Relation
from 1861 to 1871, and lived to witnes
the triumph of the principles for whic
he SO long and strenuOusly cOntendeC
His complete works were published i
eight volumes in 1870, and he left ur
finished large work, the material fo
which is well prepared, and can easil
be made ready for the printer.
Mr.. Sumuer was about six feet tW
inches in height, robust in figure, an
of -singularly commanding presence
He had a wealth of light gray hal
which added to his beauty as man.