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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The Ohio Republican State Central Commit
tee, and number Of prominent Republicans
from various portions of the State, met at Co.
lumbus yesterday for consultation. Senator
Sherman, Congressman Garfield, Foster. Sber-
wood, Bundy, Lawrence and ex-Gov. Noyes
were among those present, and made short
speeches favoring an earnest and active cam
paign. They argued that as the issues to be
presented are purely sectional, and that as
there is no Legislature to be elected this fall,
the question of Temperance can not legitimate
ly come into the canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

UNTRUE Chester. the Richmond cores
nopdept of the Petersburg News, writes as fol
lows: 'There was statement IN one OF the
evening papers yesterday that the board OF dl-
rectors of the peniteutiary had charged MIR.
w. nj. Taaferro with 'irregularlty' In his Of
fee of storekeeper There Is not the slightest
suspicion of dishonesty attaching to Mr. lala-
fcrro or to any one in bis Office, and the board
of directors are just as well satisfied of the cor
rectness of his accounts as they are OF the
presence of the comet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The Beecher Tilton scandal is coming to a
focus, and the facts cannot be withheld from
the public much longer. The committee hav-
ing in charge the investigation of the charges
against Mr. Beecher held long private meet
ing at the residence of prominent committee
man on Wednesday. 1t was aseertained on
good authority that the contemplated invest.
CATION would certainly be continued no matter
what the result would be to MIR. Tilton or MIR.
Reechar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

THE RICHMOND SwINDLER.-A few days
ago there appeared an account Of the arrest III
Richmond of man named J. H. Livington
alias VanNess, on the charge of false pretenSes,
in representing himself to be an agent of Mr.
Vanderbilt, of New York city.
Yesterday the family of the accused, con-
sisting Of his wife, two daughters, and one son,
arrived in Washington from BIadeDsburg where
they have been living, ION their way to Rich
mond) Thinking that something might be
wrong Detective Coomes placed them under
arrest and escorted .hem to Police Head
quarters, where they were questioned and cross
questioned but nothing unusual was elected
Ii was reported, however, that there was con.
craIcd at their late residence plumber Of burg
lars tools besides an amount OF counterfeited
paper currency; and in order to ascertain the
truth OF the report Detective Coomes proceeded
to Badensburg, but after thorough examina-
ton of the premises nothing suspicious was
found. Gu the return of the detective to this
city the family were released and they left last
night for Richmond = Wash. Ctron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Concerning the rumored complications be-
tween Gen, Spinner and the Treasury Depart
ment, it is stated that Gen. S. has written a
letter to the President containing his views
relative to the management of his bureau. The
General takes the ground that as he is pecuuari-
ly responsible for its transactions, and has
given heavy bond, the appointment of his
subordinates should be controlled by himself,
irrespective of the application Of the civil ser
vice rules to his bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The Supreme Court Of New York having de-
cided that the guarantee Of the Erie Railroad
Company of $4,000 900 of the bonds of the
Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad Company
is valid, and that the Erie Company is liable
for the same, some of the bondholders have
placed executions in the hands Of the Sheriff
and have ordered him to attach the locomotives
and cars of the Eric Company. The whole
guarantee is twelve millions, quarter OF when
is already due.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

THE RAIN AND THE CROPS The Marlboro :,
Md, Gazette says: The rain afforded many
of our planters an opportunity to finish setting
out their tobacco plants Some farmers were
short Of plants, aud cannot now hope 10 plant
Gu the whole this crop will be short of an
average one. The coming crop will not be
large, as it was planted too late IN some sections
to get full growth.
The Shenandoah Herald says: The fine
rains on Saturday and Sunday made the corn
stand right up gu Its hind legs and grow. The
drought seems to have been universal and the
rains are welcomed as the barbinger of better
season. Between the drought, chlnch bugs and
potato bugs the prospect began to look rather
dismal, but things are little more hopeful
now.
The Page Courier says The thirsty earth
and whitening vegetation was thoroughly
drcnched and refreshed on last Saturday by
copious showers The gardens, corn, and pas
ture fields again look green aud fresh. The
dry weather, however, the farmers say, has
not materially injured the corn crop, and since
the rains the prospect for an abundant crop is
hopeful.
The Gordonsvie Gazette says: 1t is said
that there has been more hay saved IN Orange
this year than 10 any one year since the war,
aud what is better, the hay has been elegantly
cured and secured before any rain fell upon it
to do harm.
The Fredericksburg Herald says: The oat
crop may be written sad failure, and the corr
is shorter than we have ever seen it at this
season of the year Most of it is still green,
but the speedy fall of soaking rain is nece<-
sity for anything like crop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17
k,yNS OF 1'H r. ia Y
70 yl.o,o thc very age and jO'iy 81 the T'"'rs

The five hundred dollar counterfeit recently
discovered at the Trcasurer's Office, Washing
tor was a counterfeit fthe United States note
of that denomination, and not OF any National
hank. Only two such notes have thus lar oeeu
discovered. There are no couDterielts on Ma
tiopal bank notes of that denomination, only
SIS. 500, 900 of which are in circulation.
The owners of the steamer SPRAY, the YES
sci that found the French steamer l. Amerlque
dercict and towed her into port, have been
awarded ST. 900 salvage by the English Admit
rally Court Captain Barry has been awarded
$40, 900, and Mr. Auburn $4,000.
Brown Brothers, New York bankers, have
received telegram from the National Bank OF
Scotland, London, saying: Forged circular
notes purportipg to be issued from this office
are ahoat. Caution in cashing ard ldentlhca-
ton is necessary.
The city of Lowell, Mass, was visited by a
hurricane Yesterday, which left an unslghty
array of unroofed houses in its path. The
stecpe Of one church was blown down, aud he
roof Of another was lifted from the walls. oeV
eraI buildings were STRUCK by lightning.
The Grand ury in New York city has found
three more indictments each against ex-Pollce
Commissioners Charlck and Gardner Tor the
removal of election inspectors without the re-
qulslte notice.
The Governments of Austria and Russia
have agreed to open negotiations with the Sub
lime Porte Looking to recognition or the IN
dependence of r ,umania by Turkey.
Its said that the Brussels Congress Cd In
teraational law, after formal opening and or,
panization will appoint committees and suspend
general sittiDgs
Immense clouds of grasshoppers are reported
as having aghted yesterday near Columbus
Nebraska, and are doing some damage. They
are rapidly moving Eastward.
The aggregate eli the loss by the great IRE
at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is estimated at SSOO,
| 900.
At CoustantDopIe the Levant Times has
been suspended again for publishing ca!umnl-
atory statements in relation to u dlgntary.
Eugene Hale has accepted the Congressional
nomination rendered him by the Republicans
OF the Fifth district Of Maiuer
Alfred Winters, Alfred Wllkenson and Mar
! til. kirke lads, We're drowned at Glencoe, Long
| Island, on Wednesday, while bathing.
The great English comedian, j ohu Lawrence
| Tooe, is now on his way to America.
The Governor Of New York has vetoed the
| Warehouse and Railway Company bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
FRIDAY, JULY II, 1874.

CANDIDATES. The GordoDsville Gazette
says that the names of James Barbour, ESQ.,
and Gen Field, OF CuIpepar, Maj Robert W..
Hunter and Gen. Jas. Williams, of Frederick,
Major Sam. j. C. Moore, of Clarke, ). I.
Menefee, OF Rappahannock, Judge Henry W..
Thomas, of Fairfax and Gen. Eppa hunton'
the present representative, will be before the
Congressional Convention. to be held IN this
place on the 26th of August. We expect this
will be news to many of the gentlemen namcd,
several of whom have expressed their prefer
epce for Gen. Huntou for second term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

One hundred and eleven persous who failed
to pay their city license taxes IN Richmond, APP
peared before the Poice.J Justice yesterday to
show cause why they should not be fined Tor
delinquency, and most Of them paid the sums
assessed. Fines ranging from 81 10 50 per day
for each day of delinquency from the lSt OF
Nav. and until paid, were imposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

listened To with real pleasure. Acland Ackland
vas the amuS"r, and proved himself u genius
in his line. The F~chlc limitations were very
entertaining, and his Songs were given in a
manner which "lic'ei hearty encore<. More
entertainments o! such character rs Mr. New-
comb has favored Us with should be genrr. Us y
supported liz the season OF concerts We be-
Ilcve our CITIZENS wauld generously sustain Il
series d ilrst-class cntcral; luentS y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The Iron Moulders' International Uuion in
session in Richmond, rejected the report of the
committee recommending the establishment Of
national cooperative shop. Yesterday res
olution was passed, rendering the thanks of
the Convention to the Governor of the State,
with fervent wish that the mingliug together
of representatives of all sections might tend TO
cement the ties of union and friendship so ne
cessary to the success of the patton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Senator T. j. Robertson, OF South Carolina,
has authorized reporter for the Charleston
Courier to state that Geo. Grant, in CONVEX
sation with him, said that he would infinitely
rather see the government of South Carolina
pass into the hands of the Democratic party
than to see it continued in the hands OF the
present corrupt crew, who have brought things
to the present pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Mrs. T!ton has left her liege lord aud is pow
residing With Mr.. Ovington, of Brooklyn:
who is said to belong to the Beecher faction.
Mr.. Ovingtons residence has been besleged by
members of the press in the hope that chance
to interview Mrs. Titon might be afforded
them, but she has declined to talk with any OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

y cable dispatch announces the sale arrival
at Cork Ireland, Of the schooner {. IS. Benson,
which sailed from Cleveland, Ohio, IN May
last, and from Montreal June 4th, with cargo
of "A 800 bushels of corn. This vessel, to-
gether with the Pamlico, of Chicago, was re-
Gently reported lost of The coast Of New Found
In nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

REMARK Flour is in very light receipt,
with good demand for choice grocers' and
bakers Extras, while other grades are quiet and
Inactive: quotations are unchanged. New
Wheat begins to arrive, but in small lots the
bulk is Of interior quality, and prices open rath-
or lower than Wa expected at tho FIRST OF the
season; the market is active for the better
grade, closing firm; offerings to-day OF 'Oo
bushels red with sales at l45 for prime. Corn
opeHe1 active, and prices reached the highest OF
the season. but towards the middle of the week,
receipts being larger, the market gave way
closing at Il decline Of ) 10 s., the bulk Of tac
offerings being taken by mil}cr:; Offerings to-
day OF "a bushels miZei, with saes ut 81, S5
and S. Rye is unchanged. Receipts Of Oats
have been light, and at the opening OF the week
prices reached high figure, but other markets
giving way caused corresponding decline in
this no sAles reported to-day, though prices
are nominAly G5a7O. Good Chickens are scarce
and in demund. Receipts Of Butter have boen
liberal, and prices have declined since the first
Of tine week 2tic. Eggs have been very scarce
and high but larger arrivals have caused de-
cline of from 5 TO &c. Potatoes are dull; the
new crop arriving freely, prices are off. Bacon
is very firm, with an advancing tendency, and
prices are quoted &c better. Lard is firm. Plas
ter Salt and Wool are unchanged.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. July Ii, 1874.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged rs fol-
lows: Best Brevcs at 5oaSG G2; general.
" rated first quality ut 37aS3 80; medium
to good fair quality ut I UJaSl -; ordinary thin
steers Oxen and Cows At Z 15aSl %; inferior
and lowest grades Of Cattle UUaSU OO-gcncrai
average of the market to-day 81 W extreme
range of prices 75aSG y Most of the sales
were from 400 to 81 o per lOO lbs. To-
tai receipts for the week 1893 head, against 1871
last week, and lJ,iu head same tim" lnsI year.
Total sales for the week 1871 head, against 1856
last week and 1926 head same time last year.
AT tGe ol cning Of the market tins week 1t be
came evident there wcr. mere receipts th,n /
could stand, and some 70 loads We're taken III
and rc.hllpcd TO New York, where prl cs had
advanced thos. taken consisting Of nearly ali
the tops; the r.lnnndcr Of which were soon sold
a, n lr.tlc II sny, decline since last week. The
mainder OF the stock was sold Oft .iowly except
about 400 head which will be reshlpp"d East nj
their owners rsk-tha SHES could rot be made
except It decline of !uic per ID NJ compared
with last we'.k's price.
Cows--Wc quite Mich Cows at 30aS50 per
head full su, p,y and dull sale.
sheep and Lanbs-The receipts were n little
| gnter this week, and the market mas assumed u
mere active shape, though prices are without
material change when quality is considered.
There are few prime sheep in the market, such
being more limited in nun beers than last week,
and our highest figures realiZ ID in few cases;
the best qualities are in fair demand. We quote
Sreep at .54c per 10 gress. Stock Sheep "a
So 80 per head. Lambs 2aS4 per head, as to
quality. Receipts this week 1868 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The Union Republican Congressional Com
mittee, composed of Logan, Chandler John
Nipple Mitchell and others, has issued an adj
dress to the people of the United States, one
OF the most remarkable features of which is
the absence of all eulogy or even reference to
President Grant, and its admission that upon
the currency question the party is divided. 1t
declares 10 favor of the civil rights bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The inter collegiate regatta at Saratoga was
postponed yesterday on account, as alleged, OF
rough water The rush Of visitors Was ln-
meuse, some 20 900 being present. Discomfort,
disappoiutment and dissatisfaction Seem to
have nr, Vailed extensively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

A frame house III Fredcrick> burg gu the cor
ncr Of Commerce aud Charles streets, 10 the
OCCUPANCY of Mrs. Eliza Erickson, was burned
to the ground yesterday morning. 1t belonged
to Mrs. Lawrence Berry, and was insured for
81 800 in the Vlrginia Mutual Company. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The opportunities for telegraphiog between
Europe and Auerlca are improving. The AT
lautc cable laid in 1866 has been repaired, and
is now in perfect working order, AID the shore
end of the new telegraph cable has been sue
cessfully landed at Rye Beach, New Hamp-
shire. Five cables will soon be In successful
operatiou between America and Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Gcrritt Smith has sent thousand dollars to
Gov. Davis, of Minnesota, to be distributed
among the farmers whose crops have been eat
en- UP by the grasshoppers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

At Hamilton, Loudoun county, under read
yertisemcnt for service between that office and
the railroad station, twelve times week, Thos.
Preston has been designated mail messenger at
800 per annum from July 2O:h, 1914.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Dipthcria is growing prevalent 10 the city of
New York to such an extent that sixty-tour
cases have been reported during one week, be-
ing the highest number for year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The report of the National Bank of treder'
icksburg, to June 26, 1874, shows individual
deposits at that date ST 4,635.63; loan and
discount list Sl34, 1862 the surplus fund
81, 600 and other undivided profits S9:06S. 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

LOUDOUN COUNTY ITEMS. From the Lou
doun Mirror wv c understand that Mr.. Henry
w. Fairfax son Of Col. John w. Fairfax, OF
this county, has recovered from President
Grant an appointment 10 the engineer corps OF
the United States, with headquarters, for the
present, at White Sulphur Springs. The ap-
poiDtee is most excellent genilemen-aud ap
experienced engineer, and will be 4 worthy and
efficient addition to the corps.
The County Court has authorized Edward
B. Powell one Of the Commissioners iu chan
Gerry for the court to settle accounts of hduciar-
les, and otherwise to act under this authority,
according to the requirements OF the 10th Sec
ton of the Code.
4 valuable mare belonging to Mr.. Daniel
Shater, of this county, while grazing ID pas
ture field on Mr.. SIS. farm, few days ago, was
attacked by a bull, and so severely gored, that
she died in few hours
MIR. Cephas Hempstone, an old, worthy and
much esteemed citizen of this county, died at
his home near GoreSviIlc, 90 Sunday morning,
the 18th of July in the 10th year Of his age.
The Collectors of the several townships Of
the county have returned their respective de-
linquent lists, which have been allowed by the
court and ordered to be certified to the auditor
HYDRorHoBTA.-Al letter 10 the Baltimore
Sun from CuIpeper Courthouse says: The u-
habitantS of this town were startled yesterday
by the announcement that We have case of
hydrophobia in our midst \ little girl, aged
about eleven years, was bitten by dog about
four weeks ago, and commenced showing symp.
toms Of the disease yesterday morning. When
ever any water or milk is offered her she in-
mediately goes off into violent fits aud spasms
The doctors are experimenting 90 her in var.
Gus ways trying to fud out if possible some 10
sight into this terrible disease. They have ice
bound all over her back There is great ex
element here about it, especially among the
negroes, who are so badly frightened that they
are poisoning the dogs 10 every direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The Fredericksburg Herald says: The
drought prevailing over this section OF the
State has lcssened the water 10 most OF the
small streams to an extent to stop most OF the
country mills"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

a an adjourned meeting of the Board Of AL
S. Fl. Janney, esq, President, and Messrs.
Lawsnn, Johnson, French, Seatun and Lyles.
The Board proceeded to the chamber OF the
Common Council for the purpose of electing of
icers and upon their r, turn adjourned.
Teste: JNO j. JAMESON, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

CLARKE COUNTY ITEMS. :. From the Clarke
Courier last Friday evening we were visited
bv several fine thunder showers. and on Satur-
day, about > o, clock, another fine rain passed
over this place. About ) clock; on the saline
l,y heavy storm accompanied with terrific
lightning aud battering thunders, come from
thc W ST aud lett Us sufficient rain to thorough
Iy sa.urate the ground. The house OF Capt. }.
K. Num-, about | mile north of town, was
struck by lightning and considerably damaged
but no one in it was hurt The lightning first
struck the chimney, tearing out the bricks yard
in width and scattering them, it then passed
into a chamber below and played around win
dow in the front of the house; tearing out the
sash aud frame and scattering them as tar as
the yard gate. A spark of fire was thrown
from the window to the bed, which burnt a
hole in the clothing. The house OF Mr.. j. j..
Bowers in Long Marsh township, was also
struck. The upper window in the gable end
was torn out, sash and frame, the electric fluid
passing down on the inside OF the house, tear
ing loose the plasteriug all the way. Mr. b.,
who was 10 the garnet at the time was slightly
stunned. The lightning also struck small
locust tree standing in the lot of the Old Hotel.
DIR. NeilI, who was sitting on his from, porch,
nearly on line will the tree, felt the effects Of
the shock, his leg being uumbcd by it for some
moments.
% NJ Jnday Mcssrs Conrad and Byrd, speci-
al commissioners, Sold "Woolf Marsh" con-
tanning 2O7 acres, to j. f. Sewers, ofthis couu-
ty, at $lS.25 per acre. l.. N. Huck, trustee,
sold the Green tract, containing IS acres, to
} f. Sewers at $50 per acre.
The young men in the Berryviile neighbor..
hood propose to hold tournament on 23rd
inst, and the public is invited to be present at
the contest for the honors of the OCCASION.
Since the rains at the close of last week the
corn, which was very backward owing to a four
week drought, has grown nearly TWO feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Mr. Albert Grant, Liberal Conservative
member Of the House of Commons Tor kldder-
Minister, has been unscated for corrupt prac-
tees in his electoral canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

The insurance upon the property destroyed
by the fire in Chicago ou Tuesday night
amounts to -, 727 ,29O, and is distributed
among nearly two hundred companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17
Ladies Misses and Chi ldren'S Boots,
SiiApS MIN SINNERS.

We are this day receiving full line OF La,
lies Misses' and Ch;ldren's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for SpriAg and sumner, en-
Tracing all Of the latest styles We solicit pur-
chasers 10 call and examine for themselves, ~
they viii be- sold ut lew prices.
ND W b. WADDEI, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Littelrs Living Age, for this week, has been
received, and, as usual, contains choice selcc-
tions from the foreign magazines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17

Many fatal cases of vomito have occurred at
Havana in the shipping and some iu the city.
The smallpox is also prevalent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17
special Notice.

Gents EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.
"" have just received >, fresh supply Of Gents
extra tine, hand s"@cd Boots and Shoe, and
Shippers OF every description, which we unhe,I-
.atingly recommend 10 b. the very best on sale
in the city. w Is. W ABBEY,
Apl "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-17
REDUCTION or 20 PER CENT !
SIMON BIO. DHHIN,

SIMON BIO: DHEIM,
Corner King and FaiEJnr streets,
announces to his customers and the public gen
orally that he has made II reduction Of
TWENTY PEI. CENT
in the price of Suits which he HIS been selling
heretofore ut s., IS - ana SO
rs" An examination of stock incurs no obi
gallon 10 purchase je II