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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

A genius proposes to establish balloon
route from North Conway, New Hampshire,
to the Tip Top House on the White Noun
tains, to carry passengers for 50 each. 1t
in = fin.fon idea.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The librarian of Congress proposes to
make an index of all public documents
from the foundation of the government to
she present time. No family should be
.&without one of these little books.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

More trees have been planted in Mime
sofa this spring than during all the other
wears Of its settlement combined.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

There are twenty,six counties and forty
five towns named after the Father OF his
country in the United States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The Rev. John McElroy, stationed at St.
Johns Church, Frederick, Maryland, is
eald to be the Oldest Catholic priest in
North America. He is ninety-eight years Of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The Kansas executive committee warn
those who organize oranges in occupied
territory that in future they will have to
consolidate with other oranges or surren-
der their charter.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

Disappointed in the general massacre
programme by the colored race to-day, the
Picayuae hopes it may die if there isn't
going to be a tub race on the bayou.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The authorities of Yale College complain
that it now costs the college just twice as
much to educate q student az it receives
from him in tuition.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
TAKE NOTICE.

NEW ORLEANS, July !, 1874.
We are still settling city back taxes at very
liberal discount.
iy2 2w cod L. II. LEVY g. CO.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

A correspondent writes that the report
that the late Mr.. j. NJ. Bellew, the elocu-
ZIONIST, reverted to the Church of England,
was erroneous. He died Roman Catholic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The comet IS little more than 50, DOC, GOO
miles from the earth, and there will be 10
collision with that body to-day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The faculty of Yale College announces
that hereafter no musical instruments will
be allowed in the college buildings.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

A party of ladies recently played q
cricket match in Australia to ralse funds
for a charitable purpose.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

A very Incorporate political paper has
been started in Galveston, Texas, called
the EYe Openey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

Blanchard Jerrold has published the hrst
volume of his Life of Napoleon ia.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

1t is decided that the headquarters OF
the army will Ego West in October next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

Things are looking up in China. A Japan
csc legation has been established at fekin.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
NOTICE TO STATE AND CITY
TAXPAYERS.

Warrants can be pad on account Of old State
taxes only during the present month. We will
pay the same at a LIBERAL DISCOUNT Until the
thlrtieth Instant; also old City taxes.
JOHN KLEIN & CO.,
No. Sc Carondelet street, front Office.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

These are the melon-choiie days when
the young cantelope.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

Sea serpents are now in demand at water
ing places.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
NOTARIES.

A HERO, JR..
NUTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER or DEsD
Office No. ~ Commercial Place.
Passports procured with dispatch, ara prompt
attention ~'-sn to AL. ~ sO6
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

NNE(TONlA INSURANCE COMI""'
NEW ORLEANS.
Once No. III Gravier stree"
URR FIRE, MARINE AND RlvBR ai''
LOWEST RATES. :.
....,. .s,ss,4,l o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT s.
CT THE
WORKINGMEN BANK,
Canal Street ............'.,S

Interest due On Deposits of this Department 1or
the past Six Months will be paid on demand from
and after MONDAY, July 6.
L. FACET.
ix2 II On Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The above statement is a true and correct u"
cript from the books of the company.
CHARLES BRIGGS, PresidenS
J. P. Roux, Secretary. s.H
STATE OF Lorlsllsl
Parish of Orleans, City OF New OIleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this tW0''
third day of March, 1874.
P. CHARLES CUVEL Libk.e
Notary Public, Ne. 40 Gravier sli0'~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

An article full of interest-A note too
long due.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
aAILRCADS.
REAT JACKSON ROUTE.

Trains depart ard arrive as follows from Caliops
street depot.
DEPART. ARRIVE.
Mail...... I'D P " Mail. 49,. sos a. NJ.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars through 20 ST.
Louis Chicago and Louisville
Only one change Of sleeping cars to Eastern
cities.
Tickets for sale and information given at No. %
Camp street. corner OF Common.
4. l.. SHELDON, Agent.
jal2 ly Z. D. FROST, GeneIal Manager.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
IlWENTY.FIFTH ANNUAL
STAT E M ENT

ST A T E M E Mt
OF THY
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE COYPgEE
May 23, 1874.
Total gross rremjums for year ending
April 30, l81a.... ...................$a lsSS
Earned premiums less reinsurance and
return premiums. .............. 5lslSs
Less losses paid and esti-
mated. ....... S i5o, lo6 w
Less taxes, discount in lieu of
participation, interest on
capital less discount, etc. l00,56i GS-EG
II
Net profits. semi
Total gross assets OF company. t1eaus|
Tie Board of Trustees resolved that attzlf]|
ing the fourth quarterly interest at two and ~
per cent on the capital stock of the company ~
a dividend of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENTM ~
in cash on and after the twenty-third day Of ~
next, to those parties insuring with tie COMFY
entitled to receive the same.
TRUSTEES.
Thomas A. Adams. Samuel B. NewMsA
Samuel b. Kennedy, c. 7. Buddecke.
John Phelps, A. G. ODER,
Adam Thomson, Henry Abraham,
P. n. Streng. Victor Meyer,
Joseph Bowling, Edward ]. Gay
John N. SandICge, Simon Hernsbep,
Simon FOrchelmeT, Joseph B. Wolfe,
K. s. Post. K. T. Torian.
Edward Pilsbury. John E. King,
Charles E. Slayback, Frederick Cane'c@
David Wallace, j. l.. Harris.
Andrew stewart, Joseph Stone.
THOMAS A. ADAMS, Presideat
HENRY " OGDEN, Secretary.
my29 Su W Sa ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
STATEMENT

LOUISIANA NATIONAL BANK
OF NEW ORLEANS,
At the Close Of Business, June 80, 1874.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
ESTABLISHED 1914.

SILVER WATCHES, So, sl4, SIS.
GOLD WATCHES OF best makers
GOLD CHAINS ard CHATELAINE CHAINS.
ENGLISH JET GOODS speciality.
iel0 I'm TlSuTu 2D
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
IN BANKRUPTCY.

ESTATE OF THOMAS NJ. SIMMONS.
individually. and as a member OF the firm Of
Simmons / Pace.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
BANKS AND BANKING.

BANKS AND BANKING.
r OUIsIANA SAVINGS BANK
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY.
No. 81 Camp Street.
NEW ORLEANS, June d, 1874.
This BANK, having increased it's capital to
HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
Offers updoubted security to its depostors by piac
ing that sum between them and the possiolii'y u
loss.
This is a good time to open accounts in the Saw
ings Department, as new quarter VIII ues'n vuy
I from which date INT crest AT SIX PER CENT
will be allowed.
Interest for the past six months win be paid on
demand after July 4.
&c. PALMER, President
r-ox secretarv je23
T7HE FKAEDMkN's SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY,
SAVINGS EANK
Chartered by the United States March, 1865.
NEW ORLEANS BRANCH.
No. 1872 Canal Street, corner of Dryades.
Bank hours from A. NJ. to 3 P. u.
Open Saturday Nights to receive deposits from
SIX to Eight O'Clock.
Interest Allowed on Deposits.
c.. STURrEvAST. Cashier.
feAly HENRY BACAS. Assistant cashier.
TT7HE CITIZENS, SAVINGS BANH
Is strictly legitimate bank for savings,
modelled upon the plan OF popular and successful
Institutions in New York and London, and incOr.
porated April "a, 1872, under special and favor
able charter granted by the Legislature OF the
State of Louisiana, with an authorized capital OF
S2O0,Os0.
Interest six per cent per annum.
deposits of ten cents and upward received.
Al deposits payable on demand
Open daily from A. II. to P. NJ and on Satur.
uresy evening from SIX to eight O'clock.
GRUNEwALD HALL.
No. 81 Bar0nne Street.
n BENNER il. GUBBRNATOR
Cashier. President
DIRECTORS.
JOHNSON ARMSTRONG, THOMAS HASAM,
E.w. BURBANK, il. GUBERSATOR
MIL ly NJ. BENSER.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04

The Picayune has postponed the var OF
races.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-04
c. H. ZIMMERMANN,

Canal st-eet.-..........,.i29
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
Local BREVATlES.

By the new schedule which will go into ef-
f ct on the Virginia Midland Railroad on Sun
day next the Danville train will leave here at
IS a. M, the Harrisonburg train at |. 40 d.
m., and the Dauville train will arrive mere at
$50 D. M, the Harrsonburg train al % p
N. The DanvilIe train will leave at ) y. m'
aud arrive at 25 a. IN.
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Mid
land Railroad at their last meeting 10 this city,
presented CAPT. Thos. Rudd with handsome
suit of clothes as slight testimonial OF their
appreciation of his conduct at the late accident
to his train, aud to. replace the suit he had de-
stroyed on that OCCASION.
But few sturgeon are now caught, aud the
impression is that they have commenced to
take their leave of the waters Of the Potomac
The few landed at the fish wharf here since
yesterday sold at from 50 to 81 5O apiece.
A mule belonging to canal boat team be-
came alarmed at the gully at the Intersection OF
K,ug and Uuion streets, this morning and
shyirg, threw its rider, colored boy, l'Jurng
him badly.
Il is understood that Rev. DIR. Norton has
declined the protessorship IN the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, near this city, to whlch
he was elected by the late couucl IN tharottcs-
vile.
The festival which has been in progress dur
ing the week at Zion Church, cofored Bap-
list Church. near Battery Rodgers, was broken
up last night by disturbance that occurred
among some Of the attendants.
Mcssrs Dowuha,n aud Green commenced
this morning the erection of their two hand
some reside noes on Washington street, adjnln-
Ing on the north the rectory ct Christ Church.
The net profits Of the festival lately held by
the NJ. +. Church South, at the Assembly
Rooms, amounted to Que hundred and sixty
five dollars
At meeting of the Sun Fire Company, held
last night arrangements were perfected tor the
excursion that company will make TO CARING S
Springs on the 4h Of July.
A game Of base ball between the Howard
club of Georgetown aud the Independents OF
this city was played on the grounds OF the Tor
mar this afternoon.
The sale Of lots at the new town OF Abingdon
Park, this afternoon, was attended by quite
large number from this city and Washington.
Among the arrivals in Norfolk on the 10th
instant was that of Judge K NJ. Lowe, Of this
city
Mr.. John Thompson, while watering sick
horse near Colross, to-day, was kicked IN the
face by the animal aud severely Injured.
Mike Laubheimer. a junk dealer accidental
ly fill overheard at CaZcnove's wharf, this
afternoon, but was speedily rescued.
The Masons OF this city have been invited to
attend celebration Of the order In Leesburg
on the 24th Instant.
\ beautiful fountain has been placed 10 the
garden of Mr.. Packwood, on Wolf street, by
Mr. Vim. Cogan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
The Turf,

New York, June lS.-lhc patrons OF the
turf who assembled III large plumbers IN the
pool rooms last evening were astoni>hed by the
announcement that of five races on the pro
granme for tot day 90 the Jerome Park course,
only two were to be run, namely: purse OF
5000 for three year olds and handicap steeple
chase. The reason assigned Tor the OMISSION
of the other races was the summary withdrawal
of all running horses FROM to-day contest,
their owners having become dissatisfied at the
incxplcable complications with which the man.
ayers of the American Jockey Club spring
meeting had loaded their horses down. The
owuers complained that the weights Tor ages
had not been given in single purse, and they
added nobody but the managers could undrr-
stand precisely for what the horses were run
ming,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
Anniversary Celebrations, &c.

ATLANTA, GA, Juue IS. The Atlanta Con
stitution celebrated its seventh anniversary last
night. The building was Illuminated. 4 ban,
ouet was given to the Georgia press at Pcase 5.
Fifty editors and prorrictors were present from
all parts of the State. The room was bower
of flowers sent ia by he ladies Of Atlanta The
best feeling prevailed. The banquet lasted four
hours. The whole party lett for Rome on this
moruiug's train, making the quickest time ever
ma lie between Atlanta and Knmc-thrce hours.
The Atlanta Typographical Union, this moru-
ing, publish card denying that the strike in
the Herald office grew out Of charging for an
advertisement, but say the compOstors quit
work because they were paid off in cheeks il
stead of the cash. All they ask is TO DC paid
weekly in cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
France.

PARIS, June lS-The deputies Of the Lett
Centre publish a note again inviting an al
lance with the Right Centre IN order that
both parties may establish the republic. The
Left Centre offer all necessary constitutional
guarantees and declare that it the alliance they
seek is refused the Right Ceure will be re-
sponsiblc for the possible return Of the Empire.
The government has commenced the prosecu-
ton of l., Figaro and Il: France, rcpub!ica o
journals, for rcpriuting ID those pancrs an arl,
Gle written by Henri Rochciort. The Minister
of Justice publishes au order insttuting Il com
mission TO prepare immediately ucw law ior
the regulation Of the press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
The Bible in the Sch OOiS.

TOLEDO, June lS-'lhe indications are that
the question of reading the Bible 10 the public
schools is to be apiiated here. La the Board
of Education last night the following resolution
was offered That reading from any version
of the book commonly known as the Bible
singing hymns, COMMONLY known as religious
hymus, and religious action commonly known a.
prayer, shall not hereafter be any part OF the
exercises in any of the schools under the control
Of this board aud the same is hereby prohibit
ed" No action was taken Oh the resolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18

BRITISH SETTLERS MIR. Mcclure, the Sec
rotary OF the British Settlers meeting, held
here a short time ago, is in daily receipt Of
numerous letters from those to whom he has
forwarded invitations 10 attend the adjourned
meeting, Informing him Of the acceptance OF
uciuyltatous. Il is anticipated that the pro-
posed meeting will be attended BY u large uum-
der OF Immigrants from the mother c,untry,
and that its proceedings will be Interesting aud
be instrumental in inducing other British en-
migrants 10 settle in this nclghborhood. Those
who have heretofore come are among our most
progressive aud thrifty citizens, and are, We
are sure, but au earnest ot what those are who
will follow them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
Ague COnGUcr1r;
No QUINISE, ARsESIC OR Poison;

No QCINlNE, ARsENIC OR PoIsoNs.
This is strong language. as Physicians and
Chemis have for years tried to compound Il
preparation that would entirely cure Fever and
que without the use of strong medicine, such
as Quinine, Arsenic and other poisons Injurious
to the system. There is case of Fever and
Ague, Intermittent or Bilious Fevers, Cnnges-
tive Chills, Night Sweats. Liver Complaints,
&c, that this remedy will not cure at once and
permanently. It purfcs the Blood, Liver,
Sp'ccns and all secraatory organs so ehe :tually
that the Chills will not return during the season.
even when persons have had them for years
Sold by
je l6-eo3m HENRY COOK ~ co.
Gas-A meeting of the Concordia Club will be
held at Purtncr's Garden tomorrow Thursday
evening, at ! o'clock. Punctual attendance is
requested.
10 l7-2t O. PoRTNER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
AwarI Of Premiums at West Point.

New YORK, June Is. The ceremony Of
awarding the diplomas to the graduating class
OF 1874 at West Point yesterday drew together,
as usual, a fashionable and happy attendance.
The proceedings were somewhat marrcd by
rao, which prevented the anticipated outdoor
exhibition. After an address by Prot. Way
land and parade OF the cadets, the graduates
we're dismissed by Commandant Upton with an
earnest wish FIR their success IN lie. In the
evening. in this city, a number of graduates
sat down to "a parting dinner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
Cable EOI =.

New YORK, June is. r .ccnt legislation
by the Dominion OF Canada annihllatcs the
monopoly of landing telegraph cables on the
shores Of New Foundland, hitherto eujoyed cx-
cusively by the Anglo- American Company and
associates. As the use of the New Found!and
shores is indispensable to trans At antic tclc-
graphy this legislation opens way Tor compe'
tition that must soon greatly reduce cabI" tolls
aud relieve the public from the expressions
and extortons Of the existing laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
DAWLEY SPRINGS,
ELEVEN MILES FROM HARRIsONB'G.

-
In Rockingham county, Virginia.
This celebrated Watering Place was opened
to visitors on the first day of June, lo14 under
the management OF JOS. N. WOODWARD,
Esq
The water of these Springs is the STRONGEST
CIALYBEATE in the United States, and is pecu-
LARRY efficient in the diseases of females, while
ms a tonic its virtues are unsurpassed.
ACCOM- INDICATIONS ARE ALL STRICT
LY FIRST-CLASS.
Since st season another large and commo-
dious Hotel has been erected to meet the extra
ordinary patronage that WAS turned OH last sea-
son. The completion Of the Valley road to
Staunton gives direct connection, with the
Chesapeake and Ohio at That point, thus saving
Richmond visitors stage ride OF twenty-five
mi es
There is a telegraph Office in the Hotel, bill,
lard saIoor, ton pin alleys, livery Stable, good
bathing and al excellent bar.
RATES OF BOARD:
Per day % ~
FER nlOnLt w w
Children under IL ears una servants half price
A B. TRICK,
10 lS-lm Prcst Board Directors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM WARRINGTON.
CONGRESS-,
WASHINGTON, June Is, 1874.

WASHINGTON, June Is, 1874
The SeDate, to-day, was engaged with the
Postal Appropriation bill, which was passed.
The House bill abolishing the District GOV.
erpmeut was then taken up.
Tie House Of II representatives. passed bull
for the relief Of The crew Of the steamer Nyom-
ing.
The conference report on the Legislative
Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill was
then taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
The Markets.

NEW 70 K, June lS.-Sto,ks active and
week Money 3 Gold Ii: -Four quiet and
unchanged. Wheat a shade better Corn s;eady.
BALTIMORE June lS.-Virgnia skies, old,
80; Vlrginlas consolidated, Ok; do OK coupons
49, West Virginias II. Cotton dull; low mid.
d!ings lG3al,s Fl, ur dull and unchanged
Wheat duIl Pennsylvania red 50al55 Corn
weak and lower; white Southern 81 yellow
Southern so mixed Western, new, -; old. Sla
50 Oats weak; Southern G5aGS; Western mix
ed IS do. white 6Oa6l. Rye dull! and nominal ut
95. Hsy dull At lSaS2i. Provisions dul. COT
fec nominal ordinary to prime Rio l74A2l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
The New Cable.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., June is. The steam.
or Ambassador has just arrived with thirty
miles of the shore eud Of the new cable. The
Faraday is expected this morning. The work
Of laying the cable will take place at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
Quick saSSlTn.

New YORK, uue lS.-The Pacific Mail C1's.
S. S. Acapulco, which arrived here at noon
yesterday, brought passengers and frclght
through from San Francisco, ex>teamcr Co.
lima, 10 twcnty-onc days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
NEW BUUkS DAJII I.
ie III GEO. +. + hENCli

NAYOR'S OFFICE,
IM Alexandria, Va. June -, 1874.
Notice is hereby given to all parties requiring
license to do business that shall be in my office
in the Mari ct Building on Royal street, daily
from 10 to = o clock, for the purpose of granting
the same
Any merchant, mercantile firm or other per
son RI curing license who shall fail to pay the
same on or before the 18th day of July next,
shall forfeit and pay five dollars $50 and costs
for eAch and every day they shall continue bus
mess without paying said license tax after the
said 18TH day OF July.
ie 1l;-tJl5 X. KEMPER, MAYOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, June Is, | a. N.
For the Middle States generally clear wealth
er aud northwest or southwest winds, slight
rise in temperature and rising barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18

TRIAL OF REApERs AND MOWERS. The
Piedmont Agricultural Society propose to have
j grand field trial of Reapcrs and Mowers to
take place near CuIpcper on ru, shay June %.
They otfer a silver medli for best reaper aud
one for best mower, and another for best con
bncd reaper aud mower. Thirteen entries are
already made and more are expected. Compe-
tent Judges, known TO be upr,juIiced, have
bccu selected, aud nuthipg will be left unluue
To make the test thorough and the awards valu-
able.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18
ALEXANDRIA CANAL. late action d

ALEXANDRIA, CANAL. The late action OF
the essees of the Alexandra Canal in advauc
lug he rates Of toll so as to drive most of the
coal companies having agencies lu this city to
receive their supplies by the river seems almost
lucxplicab!e Eight aud half cents per ton
is saved py the new route. As stated yester-
day the business of the canal has decreased So
luuch that large number of the hands eu-
pluyed upon it have been discharged. We're
not the lessees bound by the terms of their
lease to keep the canal in manageable condition,
il might be supp ,sed that they We're cndcavor.
lug to suspend Its navigation entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-18

EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT.-The
following is an official copy Of the conservative
vote Of the Eighth Congressional District of
Virginia, as compiled by the Richmond Wing.
The figures on the right hand column show
the number of delegates each county is entitled
TO in the dominating Convention that will be