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COMMERCE. AND INDUSTRY.

The closing price Of gold in New York, on
the 20th,swas 110 Ia.
The cotton reports of the Agricultural De-
partment for June are more favorable. Ine
crop averages better than was shown In the
previous report. Percentages have been IN
creased-in Louisiana three, Arkansas four,
Florida six, South Carolina seven, Mississippi
nine, Alabama eleven, Georgia twelve, Ten
nessee and Texas thirteen; in North Carolina
cultivation is cleaner than usual. Boll-worms
are few, and caterpillars have appeared in
Georgia and Southern Louisiana.
The shore end of the new Atlantic tele-
graph cable was successfully landed, from the
steamer Ambassador, at Rye Beach, on the
morning of the 18th.
Following is the comparative cotton state
ment for the week ending July 1S:
1874. 1873.
Net receipts for past week
all u. 8. ports. ......... S,o5l hoo
too to date ali q. s. ports " s,7SO,125 1926, 1884
Exports for past week
from all ports. ............ 6,iUl zo,ooz
| Total exports from Sept.
to date from all ports. 2,I2l ,l34 2,o90, IL!
| Stock now on hand at all a..
u. S. ports. s.....-........- IOt,IIV Ao' 'o4o
Reports from the California wheat harvest
are very encouraging, the ylelo Dehg hu0h
larger than that of last season.
Returns to the Department of Agriculture
on the Goth, give the following information
regarding the corn crop:
An increase in the corn area of fully two mil. MI
breadth of last year The percentage OF tncreass
| ia largest in the South. The increase In acres
largest in the West. The condition or corn u
Generally good in the West, but elsewhere Varia
HE. ONLY Massachusetts,, of the Eastern
States. reports an average condition. onl!
PENNSYLVANIA, of the Middle States, anS
MARYLAND, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida ano
Texas of the Southern States, report the same
Minnesota is an exception in the " estern 5taies
reporting "a, and California and Oregon IAN =
give a full average. The percentages OF the con
dition of the above average are as 1oiloWs
South Carolina, l01; Massachusetts, Florida
Michigan and Kansas, 102; Maryland ana lowe
, 104; Illinois, los; Texas, 1t6; Indiana anu Ne
, | braska, i09 The States averaging l90 are Fenh
! sylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin and missouri.
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cRrmEs AND CASUALTIES.

Lizzie R. King, alias Kate stoddard, VINO
has been under arrest in Brooklyn, N. T., for
some months, charged with the murder OF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-08-08

A WORKMAN has found in the Allegheny
River a gold ring inscribed . Lafayette,
I824.'' Its coniectured that 1t was once
IN the possession of Gen. Lafayette, and
that during his visit to the place, which
happened about the time given in the in
scription, it was lost by him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
Excursion.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
RICHMOND, November S-1n response to an
invitation accompanied an Excursion party OF
few members OF the press from Baltimore to
Cincinnati, and thought l would give you a few
items OF our trip. While the route has been
repeatedly gone over and the ground familiar,
perhaps, to most of your readers, yet the little
incidents Of our travels may bear perusal =
left Alexandria on the morning of the 7th
and Baltimore at four in the evening on board
the steamer Louisa, Capt Nichol, through the
much abused basin of tbas city, but found little
Inconvenience at this season of the year, and
We soon passed the light house and snufed the
fresh salt breeze Of the bay on our way to York
river. The bay was as smooth as our lovely
Potomac on a summer day. 10 fact the beau
tiful Indian suu made it unseasonaby warm.
[ met on board Mr.. Burrows of N Y, Presi
dent of the York River Railroad, and large
owner of the Midlothian coal miues and also
of the Richmond street railway; G.. W. Ran
som, Baltimore Uuderwriter DR.. Samuel Rep
lcr Baltimore Gazette; j. H. T.. Whiting,
American Exchange and Review; w. NJ Isaacs
aud w H. Ruby, Maryland Journal, and others
We received FROM Major N II. Hochkiss,
General Ageot of the e. 4 D. r. r. Co.,
Whose headquarters are now at Staunton and
had charge Of the party that graceful attention
which he knows how to bestow, and he is
known perhaps over the entire State as gen
tlcman of the most urbane and agreeable man
uers. You may readily understand how charm.
ing our trip thus far has proved, The kind
ness of the captain aud officers of the boat, the
rich repasts Of oysters, fish, flesh and fowl sup
piled, aud the couvivlal society of our party,
has made it Que of the most delightful charac-
ter We passed going into Baltimore the large
steamer Ohio, connectcd with the B. & 0 r.
R., crowded with German passengers, who
hailed US with waving hats. | wonder if they
had heard the political news. or was it from
JOY at their near approach to their destination
We reached West Poiut at eight and this city
at ten clock, and we are just off to view the
places Of interest, aud may drop you line il
our further progress. w.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 9. 1874.


The postage law, which goes into operation is'
of January, 1875 requires prepayment on al
nawsnapers sent through the mails beyond the
limits of the counties in which they are publish
ed We have, therefore, determined to adopt
the CASH PLAN for all subscriptions. While
avoiding the losses, tardy payments and ex-
penses of collection incident to the credit sys-
tenn, we will be required to prepay the postage
The change determined upon will, therefore,
prove beneficial to both subscribers and publish
er. The former will be relieved of the posssge
tax whilst the latter will be enabled to simplify
he operations of his business and to improve
the facilities for conducting it.
No name aoiU be entered untess the SnoScTTp-
ton is paid for in adoance.
During the past few months every subscriber
in arrears has been furnished, through the mails,
with statement of his account. Many have
responded with REMIT ,nces discharging their
liabilities and paying in advance for the current
year We appeal urgently to those who have
not made similar response to do so without
further delay, as after the first of January, 1870
we will commence to discontinue the paper to
those who have not paid in advance. The time
within which all in arrears can close up the bal
ances due and make an advance payment Is am
ple and we fatter ourselves that but few names
will be dropped.
ALEXANDRIA, November 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

THE PRESIDENT AND Col MosBY. "A
Washington correspondent OF The New York
Herald has the following:
"Col. Mosby met the President for the first
time Friday since the election. Both being III
favor OF a third term, they sat down aod dis
cussed matters for an hour. The Congressional
candidate in Mosby's district, MIR. Barbour, who
was to viDdicate the third term policy, was
beaten by Gen Hunton, Democratic member
of the present Congress, who said the people
of Virginia we're Internationally opposed to a
third term. But this did not discourage the
President nor his Virginia visitor Both agreed
that Ca sarism had nothing to do with the re-
suit, aud his ExcelIency was more convinced
than ever of the policy fkeeping silent There
are those who think and say 10 the Presidents
presence that his friendship for Mosby does
not inspire respect among the soldier element
of the Union army. The President replies by
appointing additional friends Of Mos by to office,
Of which fact the Colonel, Friday had sub<t
tial evidence. More than that, the President
intends visiting Col. Mosby at his home in
Warrepton 10 a few days This shows how
much President Grant cares for public opinion
and the voice of the press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
Ratification Meeting.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
HAMILTON, Va, Nov. give had a rous-
ing ratification meeting here Saturday night.
Big crowd, good music, and fine speaking.
Bonfres were lit in the streets, and the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed. Maj J. Mort. Kigour
spoke tor an hour with all his uSual vim and
eloquence, paying his respects to the Civil
Rights bllP' and other measures of the
Republican party, and with whitening sar-
casim pronounced a requim oyer the re-
mains of Butler of Massachusetts, He
was followed by Colonel II. f. Peyton,
Hon. Thomas E. Taylor, f W. Anderson and
Maj. &. W, holland in neat and appropriate
addresses Maj. Nuland presided with much
dignity. The best order prevailed, the meeting
adjourDing with rousiug cheers for Gen, Hun
ton and victory. MARTIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

VIRGINIA BoNDHoLDERs.-Th Governor
and Treasurer of Virginia will meet the State
bondholders 10 conference tomorrow in Rich
mond, with view to an adjustment OF the
public debt. 10 this connection We append
the following from London paper
eve understand that, at meeting or the
committee of Virginia boodholders, held on
Friday, the 10th instant, it was determined to
accept the proposal Of the Governor of that
State to send. on the 10'h of November, rep
reseptative of the bondholders to Richmond,
there TO confer with the State authorities. MIR.
McCulIoch, of the welI-knowu house 10 LON
bard street, and formerly secretary to the
treasury. who is now 10 America, has accepted
the post of bondbolders' representative at the
conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

We are glad to see, in the hour OF triumph
and amid the general rejocings throughout the
country, that the Democratic and Conservative
press and speakers counsel moderation aod pru-
dence. Netting is more needed now al
though famous victory has been achieved
false step may cause reaction and prevent
the cousumatiou of the overthrow OF Radical
ism 10 1876. Let nothing be done to prevent
the ACCOMPLISHMENT Of that object
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

LADIES COMPARING THEIR CARRIERS. The
other day, after meeting OF certain famous
women club 10 New York, the ladies amused
themselves comparing their garters, to see
which wore the handsomest, for carriers OF ex
,ravagant expense have lately come lnto fashion
and several of these club members wear theirs
clasped with gold and precious stones. The
jewellers are all Introducing new deslugs tor
garter clasps that promise shortly to cost as
much as the bracelets that fashion has discarded.
A charming woman and singer ID society is said
10 Rear pair Of garters that cost S5OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

CoNGRATULAToRY LETrERs.-Among the
letters written BY various distinguished public
men in response to invitations from the Com-
mittee of the New York Manhattan Club, to
be present at their late celebration, were the
following
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 5.-The Conserva-
tves of Virginia are rejoicing over the result of
tie elections. They rejoice because, it the vic
tory is honestly and wisely used, it means that
the Government is to be brought back TO the
Constitution II means that the era of mill
tary repression and enforcement aud war 10
time of peace is to cease. 1t means that cen
traism is to be overthrowo, aud the due and
equal right of self government is to be secured
to the people OF all the States 1t means a
new era Of good will between the sections. 1t
means recurrence to the principles of our faith
ers, aud return to just republican government
--plaio government, devoid of pomp-protect-
ing all and granting favors to none.
JAMES L. KEMpER. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
THE ELECTIONS.

The struggling returns of last Tuesday cleo.
ton have pretty nearly all come H. Saturday
news from Arkauses announces that suthcleDl
official returns have been received to render
certain the election of the entire Democratic
Congressional ticket The official count Of the
Congressional votes Of the fourth Massachu
sets district gives the election to Frost, Repub,
lican. The Democratic majority for Governor
Tilden ia New York State is about 81 900.
The Kansas Republicans claim the election Of
their State ticket by 10000 majority, and a
majority 10 the Legislature.
VIRGINIA.
The majority for General Hutton in thi:
District, now toots up five hundred and forty
nine. ;,
fuckers majority for Congress 10 the sixth
district over johnson, Independent, is SIG.
10 the ninth district Terry's majority oyer
McMulin is 1866; oyer Hendcrlite, 3,349;
over both 1882; with Tazcwell, Lee, Scott,
Wise, and Buchanan to hear from, which will
increase his majority tc 1000 or upwards.
In the fifth district Cabell has majority
over Thomas of ,52S, with Patrick and Frank,
lin to hear from, which will increase it from
600 to 100.
In the first district Douglass majority over
Sener is 5OO Sener's majority in 1872 was
373.
In the Norfolk district the contest is very
close, Plat claiming his election by 2S5 votes,
but intimidation and open and bareiaced frauds
are charged, which, it is said, will cause his
seat to be contested by MIR. Goode, and it is
confidently predicted that Mr.. Goode will OBJ
tain the seat to which be is legitimately enti-
tied if these frauds were perpetrated.
There is 20 doubt of the return to the Dext
Congress of the following Representatives
ls1 Ilist Rauerlu Dnnulas Con
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

The Baltimore Gazette says: Now that the
battle OF Tuesday last is over, some of the white
Republicans Of Baltimore are anxious to repu-
date their colored allies and turn them adrift.
At meeting held 10 the Twentieth ward the
removal Of all the colored employees of the Gus
tom House was advocated, and 90 Saturday
afternoon prominent colored politician, Presi
dent of one of the ward organizations of that
party, was whipped by white man, said to be
a Custom House official
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

London advices from the Gold Coast state
that great gathering of native Chief was
held at Cape Coast Castle on the 18th of Octo-
Der, for the purpose of clearly expressing their
views on slavery and other questions. King
Koffee, of Ashantee, unable to recover his as
ceudaucy over the neighboriDg tribes, has set
tied down quietly and wishes trade relations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

A Western Republican paper, ID comment
ing on the news from the late elections, says
that "the elections have the appearance of 60
ing distractipgly wrong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

The first passenger express train between
Baltimore and Chicago over the Chicago ex-
tension of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
will be put Oh the road about the 18th instant.
1t is to be fast express, maiotaiuing an aver
aye speed of about thirty-6ve miles an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

Yesterday was the commencement of the
week of prayer to be observed by the Young
Mems Christian Association of the World
Meetings will be held every evening, except
Saturday, this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

It is stated that the northern powers will not
support Turkey in her proposal that Roumanla
must obtain the sanction Of the Porte before
concluding commercial treaties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
MARRIED.

At mont Midi" Rappahannock county, We,
on the h inst, By Rev. Mr. Lewis 9: Ran
DOLPH H1TE and LIZZIE Z. Slam, ootn
of Rappahannock county.
Rv Rev. H. H. Wyer, Nv. 5, 1874, BENZ.
F HACKLEY and SARAH II. KANE, all OF
Fsuquier county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

The Danish Ministry has made request OF
the Rigsday that no Interpolation shall be ad-
dressed to the Government respecting the ex-
pulsiou of Danish subjects from SchlesWlg,
while the subject is under discussion with Ger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

The Democratic majority 10 Maryland Oh
Tuesday last was over $4,000. The total vote
of the State this year falls $4,000 short OF that
of 1878 for Comptroller of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
many.

Ia Mayor Keiley's speech at the great Con-
servative ass-meeting in Richmond on Friday
night, he proposed Gov. Walker as the Speak
er of the House Of Representatives of the next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

There is conflict of authority in Louisiana
between the Federal and State officials. The
United States Marshal Uuited States Com
missioner and several Supervisors OF Election
have been indicted by the grand jury OF Jack
son county for kidnapping, cutting telegraph
wires and other charges growing out of arrests
made by them under the Enforcement act,
and in violation of the laws of Louisiana.
Judge Trimble, Of the State Court, ordered
the Imprisonment for ten days of the United
States Marshal and regular army officer for
contempt of cour, in disregarding the writ OF
habeas corpus issued by him, but Kellogg i'm
mediately pardoned them. The United States
officials continue making arrests on one side, as
do the State officers on the other. A number
of arrests have also been made in Tennessee for
alleged violation of the enforcement act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
DIED.

On the morning of the oath of October, 1874,
q, the residence vi her SON in.law, Mr.. ). Nc
Carty, in Gouverneur, st. Lawrence CO.. n. T.,
Mrs. MAkIA W. COX, formerly of Warren
ton, Va, in the ftty-seventh year of her age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
BEST AND CHEAPEST GOODS IN THE
UNITED STATES
CoNB1NGs. ComB1Nes

Made into any design of Switches, Curls, Pufs,
&C.. as we'll as Goldmounted Jewelry, Chains,
Charms, &c, in the most artistic styles.
wBy our new, novel, mechanical and SCI
entifc processes, the roots of your Hair Comb
ings are arranged in the same direction and
the natural gloss restored, thereby rendering
Switches, Curls, &C., tel.fold more valuable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

The correspondent of the New York Tribune
sent to the South is writing very plain and i'm
partial letters from there. 10 his last be is of
opinion that the condition of the South, the
feeling between the races, aud the difficulties
to be met and adjusted are not understood at
the North. He believes universal negro suf-
fragc to be a great mistake, aud that the pres
ent rising generation of blacks are inferior
physically to the generation preceding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 5, 1874 .-Accept my
heartfelt congratulations upon the magnificent
triumphs won in New York aud elsewhere. A
iubilation over them here prevents my joining
you to Uight. ". Y. WALKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

Two hundred men have been discharged
from the Gosport navy yard since the election
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
CANAL COW VI ERGE.

Arrivsls-Boats l. Lemon K Smith, Morning
Sun and Toney Roder, to Hampshire and Bal
tmore Coal Co; T h Fsle, L Belts, K L
Giant and g 4 Hooh to American Coal Go /;
Five Brothers, to Georges Creek Coal and Iron
Company.
Departures Boats T B Failc, T l. Belts, Five
Brothers, w Smith and Jas K Anderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

ARRIVED
Steam ship New York, Philadelphia, to / A
Reed.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, to Wheat
She reports passing twelve coasters, seven load
ed, in the river bound up
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, 10 + A Reed.
Schr & II Bent, Philadelphia to T Mehaf
fey 6 Co.
Schr Virginia Dare, Hsvre-de-Grace, to T J
Mchatfey & Go.
Schr 4 e Hurlburt, New York, to American
Coal Co.
Scbr Caroline, Machodock, to Washington u
Brother.
Schr Founder, Potomac river, to William A
Smoot.
PASSED UP.
Schr J G Crate, for Washington.
Schls Mary A Hood, Howard Williams and
w b kenzel.
SAILED
Steamer Georgesnna, Baltimore, by Hooe i
Johnston
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by A
Reed.
PASSED DOWN.
Schr Emma Heather, from Georgetown,
Schr Calvin Z Harris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

Yokohama (Japan) dates to October l4th
state that the murderer of MIR. Hober, the
North German Consul, was beheaded on the
26th of September. The Government of Corea
has promised to send to Japan the heads of all
persons implicated in the insult to tho Japanese
Government. The Formosa difficulty has not
been settled, and war between China and Japan
is still deemed imminent. The ram Stonewall,
which was reported ashore in the recent ty-
phoon, has been found to be all right. The
Japanese Government has purchased an addi-
tional number of transport ships to be used 10
the event of war with China. They have also
purchased the French steamer Charles Albert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

REMA Ks.-Wheat is dull and dropping; Of
ferings of 1916 bushels, with sales of white at
1906 ll2 and III for fair to prime, and red at 100,
1l2, lis 1T, 118, 12O and 122-istter for choice.
Corn is active and frmer; offerings Of 6777 bush
els, with sales of mixed at 80, 80 AMI 95, snd
yellow at 81. Oats unchanged; offerings of 274
bushels with sales at 58.
RAILROAD RECEIP1s-The following were
the receipts By the Washington and Ohio Rail
road during the past week:
Corn 1912 bushels, wheat 1852 oats 65l, rye
81, meal 81 pottoes bags, sumsc lOl bags,
rags A lbs seed bags, waInuts bags, apples
60 bbls, vinegar bbls and key, cider casks
and Dbl, butter u bbls and kegs eggs II bbls
and boxes, calves IL, fowls u coops, cloth 2
bales, honey cases. buckwheat 80 bushels,
hides Q brndes, leather bundles, beeswax |
box, tallo go lbs, fresh beef 25S lbs, dressed
hogs 3, merchandise 5 boxes and bbls, lumber
! car, hay I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09
Bargains, BARGAINS.

All the New York made Hair Goods on hand
will be closed out entire at half price
In future no goods will be offered except those
manufactured in this establishment, all of which
ara gotten up in the best styles known to the
trade. ,y new makes of Switches
THE SURPRISE"
BELLE HAVEN
IN METROPOLITAN"
ECLIPSE" and others
Are the choicest, arges., best msde, and alto
gether the most beautiful goods, at low figures,
that can be found within the limits Of the
country.
ms- Leave your Hair Combngs to be made
up, ana buy your Hair Goods here, and you
will be delighted with the result,
CHARLES w. GREEN,
nov 9-eo5t 7G King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

At New Orleans, on Saturday night, the
city was illuminated, and ten thousand men
marched in procession 10 honor of the recent
Democratic victories At St. Louis there was
also an immense glorifcaton meeting. AT Al
leutown Pa, on Saturday evening, one hun
dred guns were fired in honor of the victories
of Tuesday, and the largest meeting ever held
there since the war was held in front of the
American Hotel The speeches were noted
for their peculiar tone of moderation. The
speakers we're all of one opinion in couuseDg
moderation and wisdom on the part of the tri-
umphant liberal democracy, and in saying that
dead issues which sprang from the war bad
been buried forever in one common grave on
last Tuesday, Dever to be resurrected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

MOS. l, 2 and 3 MACkEREL, in KITS S'0
oct 26 w. f. BROOhES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

NEW LAYER RAISINS and MlNCh
~ MEAT for sale by
nov 5 j. e.. lL3U M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-09

OIL CLOTHS, from A to pa wide, cut 10
" fit halls, rooms, &c. large ine 3, OF tne'H
san % ~. r. WILL hIh we
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Congress-.