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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
JEWS OF TIL Il DAY
'' 70 shoo the very age and body Of the Tmes

The grievances of the employees Of the Lau-
caster (Penosylvaoia) Manufacturing Company
have led to strike, which threatens to become
general. Their wrongs are, that the Company
has been paying them 10 its own scrip instead
of money ever since the financial panic, and
now refuses to redeem the obligations which il
has created
The latest rumored phase of the Formosa af.
fair is that the japanese are willing to vacate
the part of the island occupied by them, on
condition that the Chinese Government will
hold the people there under subsection and ac-
knowledge that tho japanese were justi6able
in taking possession.
The Kansas Legislature, in extra session, is
considering means to relieve the destitute citi-
zeus on the frontiers, made so by the ravages
of the grasshoppers. The Governor estimates
the number of destitute at $4,000. and the
amount of seed wheat needed at 10000
bushels.
The New York Commercial Financial Chron-
ice of yesterday says the total cotton crop in
the United States for the year ending Sept. l.,
1874, amounted to 4l85,534 bales; total re-
ceipts we're 3,Sl9,436 bales total exports,
2,S4O S9l bales.
The Society of the Army of the Cum berlaDd
met yesterday at Columbus, Ohio, for reun-
ion. Gen. Sheridan took charge as President
of the Society. Speeches were made by Gems.
Sherman, Belknap, Custer aud others.
The Cbancery Court, Louisville, decided yes
terday that the Louisville, Cincinnati and Lex
ipgtun Short Line Railroad shall 20 into the
hands of receiver.
The International Postal Congress, in session
at Berne, Switzerland, has resolved to recon-
meud uniform rates of postage 10 all territory
embraced by the Postal Union.
a telegram says that Miss Edna Dean Proc
tor will sue the Graphic for 100000 for the
publication of libel upon her contained in
Mouton's late statement.
The six of the Irish rifle team who are to
compete against the American six at Crede-
moor, arrived at New York yesterday.
p L. Barnum, the Snowman, was married in
New York yesterday morning to daughter of
John Fisk, of Southport, England.
Dispatches from New York report quite a
number of disasters 10 recent gales upon the
North Atlantic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

sdherents is in utter violation and disregard OF
ali law. Can any reasonable man expect the
President to become phrty to any such trans
action
with respect to the election it is impossible
TO determine who WAS chosen. The returns have
never been canvassed, and they were made up
in perjury, forgery and fraud. l have never
helieyed that the McEnery ticket was clt cted.
1t is absurd to suppose that when Virginia and
North Carolina, and nearly al the Southern
States, including those that are generally Demo-
cratic, went for thu Grant ticket, that Louisiana,
the Strongest Republican State in the South,
went for the Greeley ticket, as is pretended, es-
pecially when the candidate for Governor on
that ticket was al unreconstructed rebel colonel.
But it is too late to go back t., that question.
The issue is now between law AM order on the
tpe hand and violence and disorder on tie
other, and upon that issue the position of the
President is not doubtful one"
At ten o clock to-day there was called scs,
sion of the cabinet, aud for over an hour the
President was in consultation with secretaries
Fish and Bristow, Attorney General Williams
and Postmaster General jewell
The session was resumed in the afternoon,
and the result ofthc deberation was an agree
ment that the following dispatch be sent luIme'
diately by the aujutant general OF the army tc
Gen. Emory, commanding the federal forces IL
Louisiana:
War Department, Washington, D. g., Sept
lG, 1874. Under no circumstances recognize
the iusurgent government Of Louisiana. Within
FIVE days from the date ofthe procl amatijn &c
the insurgents such action will be taken as the
emergency may require.
By order of the President.
f. D. SoWNsEND, Adjutant Genera.
1t can be positively stated that if Gov kel
loeg is not peaceably in possession Of the State
Offices by next Monday he will be put there, i
it takes all the army and navy Of the Uoltel
States to accomplish it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1874.

The press and people OF the country, outside
Of the ultra partizans, sympathlse with the cltl-
z,ns Of New Orleans. The New York Herald
SAYS: Unlike the secession movement the
revolution 10 New Orleans is not without
a cause that commends itself to the sym.
rathies of mankind. " The New York Irl-
bune says, there has never been day tor two
wears when the Kellogg administration could
sustain itself without the help of the Federal
army but none at the North were aware how
empty and unsubstan,ial this fabric OF usurped
power really was The Presidents proclama-
ton giving a limit Of five days in which to cease
all opposition to the bogus dynasty followed up
by orders to the United States military author
tiles 10 Louisiana forbiding them in any way
to recognize the State government just Installed
by the people, is apparently to reiustate the
kellogg faction, and will but teud to compi-
cate affairs if it does not result in something
worse. The Baltimore Sun says: There Is
no need of haste, and least of all of rashneSs.
The situation would settle itself were 1t not 10
terfered with. Peace has been restored IN New
Orleans, the best feeling prevails between the
citizens and the federal troops stationed IN the
city, the negroes have been protected and are
on amicable terms with the whites. Ii that
condition of thugs is changed must it not dis
turb the peace What has the military to do
but stand still ? Gen. Sherman has recently
declared that the military can be of no practical
service in reconstructing civil society, as the
latter obeys very different laws from those OF
violence. Had Gen. Grant shown equal saga
city 10 determining to abstain from military
coercion 10 the Louisiana case, few days OF
the hardening process of the present sta,u quo
would almost surely have afforded a successful
solution of the difficulty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Father Hyacinthe has written letter, in
which he says he gave in his resignation be-
cause he could not discuss questions with men
who coptouuded Radicalism with Liberalism.
He will remain in Geneva, continue to preach
there, and await the election of bishop and
synod-the only authority he recognizes. He
adds that he does not wish to create new
church, but to introduce reforms in the ancient
chm rch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The white and colored Radicals fell afoul of
each other, yesterday, in the Tennessee Con
vcuuon on the Civil Rights question, the white
men strongly opposing Mr. Sumuer's DILL, and
the colored delegates determining to have the
Convention speak out in favor of it. The up
shot of the whole business was that the Con-
veDtion adopted curiously mixed resolution,
which means nothing at ALL 10 fact, aud can be
Interpreted to suit any views. Horace May
narl was nominated for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The difficulties in the Radical party 10
the Richmond district appear to be thickeuing.
The correspondent of the Petersburg News
says: 1.-The breach between the Burgess and
Smith wings of the party is now so great as to
make it plainly impossible for either to be
elected, even with the other put out Of the
way So the leading men Of the party are
earnestly laboring for the withdrawal of both
of them, in which event 1t is now definitely as
certained that Gen. FIenry A. Wise will an
bounce himself an independent candidate "
A dispatch from Richmond last night says
that the Radical District Convention met there
yesterday, and nominated Rush Burgess, the
U. S. Internal Revenue Collector, for Con-
gress. The Conventions was first ordered for
yesterday, but the order was subsequently re-
sciuded, and the day changed to October It'll.
The first order having gone forth Burgess
friends refused to acknowledge the second or
der changing the day. The result was the nom
iuation Of Burgess. Whether the opponents Of
Burgess, who favor j. Amber Smith for re-
election, will withdraw their opposition and
support Burgess, remains to be seen. 1t is
doubtful however, as Smith friends are firm
for him, and will as far as at present known
appoint delegates for the Convention Of Octo-
Der eth. Burgess: in speech accepting the
domination, said he intended to present his
claims to the Convention of the seventh proxi-
mo, and if not endorsed by that body would
withdraw from the contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The bark Antonio Maria, which sailed from
Baltimore for Queenstown August 9th, with a
cargo Of corn, was struck by a hurricane on
September It'll. The bark Hanger found her
disabled and watcr-logged, and her captain
abandoned her and took refuge on the Ranger,
which brought him to New York 4 salvage
Grew from the Ranger was placed Oh board the
Autonia Mani, but nothing fas been heard Of
the latter since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
TANNING THE HUMM:SG BIRD. The ruby
throat ha> 'lnctlmes been tanned. Mr.. Wcbber,

TANNING THE HUMM:NG BIRD ruby
throat has, 'nctlmcs been tanned. Mr.. Wcbber,
10 his wild Scenes and Song Birds, says:
after several unsuccessful attempts, at last
succeeded in securing an uniljurcd captive,
which, to my ihexprcs.lble delight, proved to
be one of the ruby throated species, the most
splendid and oltninutve that comes north of
Florida 1t Immediately suggested itself to me
that mlytur' o two parts of loaf sugar with
one of fine honey, in ten of water, would make
shout the Arrest approach to the nectar of
Il wers: While my sister ran to prepare 1t, l
gradually opened my hand to look at my prison.
er, and SAW, to my no lit usement rs well
as sus plcion, that It was actually playing pos
sum- feigning to be dead most skilfuly. tlay
on my open palm motioness for some minutes,
during which watched in breathless curiosity.
| saw II gradually open its bright Little eyes to
peep whether the WY was clear and then close
them slowly ~ 1t caught my eye upon 1t But
when the manufactured NECTAR came, and drop
WAS touched upon the point Of It's bill, II came
to life very suddenly, and in a moment was on
It's legs, drinking with eager guSto of the refresh
| ing draught from silver TEASPOON. When stated
| 1t refuse TO take any more. and sat pcrched
| with the coolest sclt-comrosurc on my finger,
and pHned itself quite Ms artsticslly rs f on It's
| favorIte spray. | WAS enchanted with the bold,
innocent confidence with which it turned up its
keen black eyes to survey US, as much rs t. say,
| We'll, good folks. VIII are your BY the nsXt
day it would come from any part of either room,
alight u.on the side 0f white China cup con-
tanning the mixture and drink eagerly, WITH is
| long bill thrust into the very base 1t would
| align! on my fingers, and seem to talk with Us
endearingly in its soft chirps."
| Mr. Webber atter~a-d >ucc reded in tanning
several of the suule species He gave them their
| liberty occasionally, and they returned regular
| ~ At the time for migration they left :or tue
winter; but the next spring they sou Sht Their
old quarters, and accepted the delicious nectar
kindly provided for them, aud by degrees
brought their tes.-Poputar Science MoHtM y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

NJ. Berger, Ronarnrtist candidate for the
Assembly in the Depart ment of Maine ct Loire,
in France, who stood lowest in the polls last
Sunday, has written letter to the Minister of
the Interior Withdrawing his name from the
list of candidates. He attributes his failure to
the Minister'S assertion that he deserved pros
ecution for his electoral address. He says be in.
tends to repubiish his address, aud challenges
the Government to prosecute him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The information given the grand jury of the
District Of Columbia some weeks since by A. L.
Shepherd of certain articles 10 the New York
Sua, with view Of securing the presentment
of Charles A. Dana for libel, failed in its pur-
pose, for the grand jury Informed the court yes,
terday that they had declined to fnd true
bill in that case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

One of the most beautiful specimens of floral
workmanship was full bark-rigged steamer
presented to bride recently 10 the Cunard
steamer Calabra. 1t was 40 exact fac simile of
that magnificent vessel, and was four feet long
and eight feet high. The hull of the floral
steamer vas one mass of piuks, and the uasts
were gayly deeked with silk flags The fuurel
was red satin ribbon, and the sails were of
white satin. On deck we're evergreen chairs
and benches, and above all, on spiral, was a
live dove with blue satin collar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
COM.ya EEstI.AI..

ALEXANDRIA MARX EFT, Sept l7.-Wheat is
less firm, and prices arc little off; offerings of
lc5O bushels, with sales of white NJ % Tor dam
aged lot, no and IL fer ordinary, and 10 and
Us for good to prime, and red at ITO, l25 and
l30-lstter for strictly prime Corn is Steady ~
yesterdays quotations; offerings of i4a bushels
with sales Of mixed 1T II !. Sales OF Oats to-day
quantity previously rcportcdat IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

A dispatch from Bonn says the Old Catholic
Conference has come to an agreement on all I'M
nortapt points of dogma. The Bishop of Pitts
burg, on behalf OF American ProtestaOts, thank
ed Dollinger for the manner in which he had
conducted the deliberations, and presented a
written statement congratulating the Conter-
ence on the harmony manifested and the agree
meut accomplished The Dean of Chester and
others spoke in similar terms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The nomination of Chamberlain for Governor
by the South Carolina Convention is far from
being satisfactory to the party 10 the State. A
movement to nominate an independent Repub-
lcan candidate is growing in favor, and it is
not improbable that it may attain such dlmen-
sions as to oyerwhelm the Chanberlaiu ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

MIR. James B. Merchant died on Saturday
night, at the residence of his father-io law, Mr..
TYLER, at the Charlottesville Wooden Miles.
He was the son of John A. Merchant, esq, OF
Culpeper For years past be had been cou-
nected with Charlottesville Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

\ left-haoded writer 10 the Scientific Amer
lean takes strong grounds 10 favor of the use OF
the lett hand by all writer's He says that
while writing with the left hand the hand is
never 10 the way of vision, the pen point is al
ways in sight, and so is the paper to be written
upon. The eyes are equally distant from the
paper, and there is no lnduceneut to turn the
head to one side or to stoop forward An up
right position is easiest. and health, comfort
and rapidity are all gained by using the left
hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
Accordipp to the Whig the total assessed

According to the Wing the total assessed
value of real estate in Richmond is 500 lO7, 2O9
on which the total tax is $3.50, 1884. Of which
amount the negro does not pay. at the most
liberal estimate, more than three thousand dol
lars. About fifty negroes out of the whole
uumber iuhabiting the city pay taxes. These
with very few EXCEPTIONS are the owners OF un-
improved lots in the suburban districts Inc
assessed value ofthese lots averages about sou.
Two. thirds of the colored population do not pay
even the poll tax ofS1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Rev. DR.. Seymour, rector of st. Mark 5
Church, New York, was yesterday elected
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Illinois.
DIR. Dekoven withdrew from the contest. DR..
Seymour is said to be moderate churchmap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Ia some parts Of England there appears to
be plague of ants They have not been so
numerous for fifty years. The sparrows APP
pear to thrive in consequence, and do their
best to exterminate the pests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Yesterday morning at dawn train, bringing
Rn1insou's circus, 90 the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, stopped near Staunton, aud was run
were. Several animal cages were thrown of.
John Marshall, fireman, from NiIlboro, was
crushed, and died in two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
The Valley Agricultural Fair, &c.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
WINCHESTER, Sept. lS.-The recent rains
while they have been of great benefit to the
agricultural interest generally, have prevented
large attendance at the Fair Of the Valley
Agricultural Society, now being held here.
regret this the more, as, they have suffered
from the like cause with the two previous fairs.
The show Of stock Of all kinds is very fac, but
those who came to see the racing, both 10 run
ming and trottng, are greatly disappointed, as
the track is in such condition as to render
fast time impossible. The exhibition Of all sorts
o. vegetables is excellent, and 50 is that Of pre-
serves butter and bread by the ladies'. not
emitting the bed quilts, which Indispensable
article appears 10 tuiI force, as usual, on such
occasions, and makes highly crcdltabe dis
play.
| think it about time our farmers had dis
covered that these very praiscWorthy cxhlbl-
tiops are held TOO often in Virginia, resulting
as they must often d. in considerable losses,
aud dctractiug from the extent aud interest OF
the display The remedy, it seems to me,
could be most effectively applied by The State
Society, which might arrange that the county
fairs be held 10 alternate years. 10 this way
greater interest would be excited III them, by
which they might be made profitable, also.
Perhaps too, we should be in great measure
delivered from the regular lbflcuon of the fat
women, big spakes, aud other monsters which
only excite our disgust and take the money OF
the ignorant for that which rro6teth not.
AN glad to observe that Frederick has re-
covered from the effects OF war, and is rapidly
improving. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

w. H. II. Stowell has been renomlnated by
the Radicals of the Fourth Virginia district for
Congress. There has been no Conservative
nomination in that district as yet, but 1t is
hoped good man will be put up aud elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Messrs. Charles Thompon and Nj. NJ. Du
Pre-, have established an advertising agency al
Charlottesville,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The Democratic Convention which assembled
at Annapolis, Md, yesterday, nominated DR..
Eli J.. Henkle, for Congress, on the lO4th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The Richmond Nhig applies Dr. johnson 8
definition of patriotism last refuge OF u
scoundrel--to Butler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The reaso1 elections occur only biennially in
Vermont is said to be that it takes little less
than fifteen months to get all the returns in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Arrivals-Boats Bender + l. III oore, Kate,
Rechabitcs, Ed Bayer, a J Clark, q l. Boothe,
Geo Sherman and \ Winterlngham 10 Am' r
lean Coal Co.. Dove, 70 CONSOLIDATE n Goa. Co;
l. B Agnew, & T Couehan and Jno Spencer,
TO John = tgncw.
Departures Agncw, l. Moore
and K Bender.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The Shenandoah Herald ays:-''The corn
crop will be larger, in this vicinity than was
supposed by many. 10 some sections of the
county it will be an average one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

The President has appointed Augustus Van
CIeep, of Arkansas, Consul of the United States
at Barbados, West Indies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

MCDONALD WAoHING CkloIAL'
lNl the very best in use, io. snle oy
.ers GEO. McBUkNEi y co.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-16
John Wirth's New Restaurant.

MI. John With will open his
magnificent restaurant and refresh
ment rooms i'm Caldwell block, on
Saturday, the 10th inst.
The first floor, 100 feet by %, is
divided into three departments.
The first at the entrance is clegant-
ly fitted up with shelves, counters
and show cases for confectionery,
cigars, etc.
The Office viii also be in this
room, as well as one of the most per-
feet soda fountains that money will
procure. Next comes the dining
room, completely furnished with
nice tables, comfortable chairs, and
costly China and silver ware. In
the rear of the dining room, is the
lunch and refreshment room, fitted
up with separate counters for eatables
and drinkables.
The kitchen and store rooms are
in the basement connected with the
main floor by means of an eleva-
tor. The walls of the Office, dining
and refreshment rooms are hand
somely embellished with beautiful
pictures and large plate glass mir
rors.
The work of fitting up this re-
cherche establishment was executed
by Henry Voss, architect and
builder. Mr.. Riley did the painting
and decorating. mayli st
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-16
SEALED

will De received at the Real Estate
office of Bartlett & Smith, until 6
o'clock p. M, Saturday, May 10Th,
1874, for the purchase of any, or all
OF the buildings situate upon the
following described premises, in the
city of Omaha, with or without
the privilege of allowing them to re-
main where sthey now are, until
April 1st, 1875.
81 of lot ), block 234.
Lot 1, block 233.
NJ of lot s, block 233.
Lots l and 4, block 2S2.
Also lot 6 in block 206t, with
a comfortable dwelling house nicely
shaded and inclosed, with cistern,
well, and barn upon the premises.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
may11-6t w. r. BARTLETT.