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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06

AN INFALLIBLE WrTNEss.-A case in.
volving the ownership OF dog was decid-
ed in the Police Court at Washington by
the little animal. The claimants (Women)
were placed apart and ordered to call the
dog. One cried out, ''Pink. come here,
Pink" but the other approaching the dog
said, 80, my Major poor little Major y
Vheleat the dog laid itself upon its back
and parked in evident recognition of the
feat that it was expected to perform at the
word. This settled the matter, and the
dogs name was decided to be ssMajor."
Hon. Jas. H. Platte, .)r., delivered an
address before the members of the legisla-
ture and others at the capital in Richmond
Friday night On the Irrational fsxcheqner''
scheme. He received a vote of thanks
Gen. Jos. r. Anderson, presided.
The last thing the drunken King of the
Sandwich Islands did before he died was to
make his hand play E'Rule RrittanniaN till
they could hardly stand, and then tried to
start a prayer meeting on board man-of.
WAL.
Several Democratic Conservative jour-
nails of West Virginia are calling fou a
State convention of their party to try and
straighten up things,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06
THE DEAcoNs FOUND DIFFICULT,

in making them strong enough.
Mr. Mccarthy said the public had been
exceedingly agitated by the announcement
knew of many who were looking forward
to Friday as day of exciting events. He
considered it strange that he had not been
notified.
A visitor suggested that the publication
of the affair had caused such a stir as to
frighten the deacons lest they could not
make case as strong as they had led peo-
pie to expect, and that they were hunting
around for
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06
MiSceil aneOUs.
TO HOUSEKEEPERS
AND ALL LOVERS OF
GOOD THINGS.

BALTIMORE PRICES.
WE have fitted up our store and just received
w OF the choicest selected stocks
west Of the Blue Ridge, ami unsurpassed by any
like establishment iq the Eastern cities, bought
from first hands, TO which we iHvlte the atten-
ton Of the public.
We have Away on hand full line of prime
groceries consisting of BROWN SUGARS, of
several grades,
CLARIFIED,
COFFEE,
CUT LOAF,
PULVERIZED
AND GRADUATED.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06

and darkness, save as the Waterman
tramped around it and the gas-lamp on the
street corner threw flickerlng shadows up
on it's brown sides.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06

MIN. VI
ensconced himself in the house of Mr.. Bur-
tbs, opposite the church. From the front
window he took frequent observations
He was accompanied by J. W. Beach, Esq.
his lawyer, who came to take legal view
of the matter. Two trustees Messrs.
Bingham and Burtis) were at hand. The
latter escaped active participation by retir-
ing with some sort Of indisposition. MI.
Bingham formed himself into the attack
ing party. He proceeded to the church
door with caution, having been Informed
by some EWashingtonian" boys that they
had seen q body of armed men inside. is
raps were responded to by
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06

s'Friends. should like to preach to you,
but you see the church is closed against me.
If | told you to go in l know you would go
in in less than five minutes. [Cries of You
bet and Give us the word. ] But l do
not wish you to use violence. So there will
be no meeting tonight"
[From the Chicago ssTimes" of Feb. 26.]
There was no gathering in or around the
Union Park Baptist church on last evening
That blatant ex-politician who, OH Tues
day night, announced himself as the s:build-
Ell of the church, and declared that he
would open it for the minister, in the name
of 'swe the people, on the next evening
was nowhere to be seen, and failed to fulfil
his promise. MI. Mccarthy, true to his
word, made no second attempt to hold SER
vices, but remained in his comfortable
quarters at 81. Csrolina's court, where he
was the recipient of continual calls from
his supporters, So the house, which is
topped off with three signal failures in the
shape of steeples, was enveloped in quiet
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-03-06
THE SOLITARY SEXTON,

who was within, and who said he must beg
to be excused, but he really could not adj
nit the parties. Mr.. Bingham made his
plea Tin the name of the trustees" which
the lawyer deemed sufficiently strong but
the sexton still said nay, and the. church
remained closed, 1t was cold out in the
air, and the crowd was getting impatient.
Carthy would enter the church, if needs be,
over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

Rev. A. G. Merry. pastor of the First Col
ored Baptist Church of Nashville, Tenn.' IN
letter to the Nashville UuioD and American
explaining the manner 10 which the Nashville
branch of the Freedman's Bank was conducted,
comes to the following among other CONCLUSIONS
Il have long sipce consoled myself with the
idea and conviction that the former Shareholder
will give as good advice aud come as near doing
the right as any one else, and that in nauy To-
s,ancee he will do more" 1t is a pity that
such evident truth is not generally recognized
bv the colored people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

Secretary Fish denies that there is word of
truth in the statement relating to the surrender
Of the island Of Porto Rico to the German En-
pire, as reward for its recognition Of the Span
ish Republic, and says that the letters are for
geries, and that the entire statements are mere
Iy strung together for midsummer sensation.
lie has also stated that such letters aud such
condition of facts as are set firth are simply I'M
posSible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

AT the Urbana camp meeting, the other day,
a Rev. Mr. Osborne, in an exhortatlou on holl-
ness, said he thought the people were tired OF
the common kind of religion, and 1t was time
60 seek the uncommon religion. lie urged the
people to seek a salvation which would save
them from tobacco aud croquct--a salvation
that would save bishops from travelling Oh
Sunday aud going to wine dinners. In spite,
however, of these solemn warnings, perverse
generation persists 10 amusing itself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The vote oa the liquor clause of the Ohio
Constitution was complicated by its want OF
plainaess. The Cincinnati Gazette warned It's
readers that if the people voted mo license,
the Legislature would be simply prevented
from laying discriminating tax 90 the liquor
business, but would not be prevented from re-
peaing all laws 90 the subject ADD thus leaving
the traffic entirely free. GA the other hand,
if they voted ''for license" the whole subject
might be RENTED to the Legislature which
would not be required to issue licenses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21
Threatened Duel Between Col. JnO >.
MOsby and Capt. 4. ID. Payne.

The Mosby-Payu ne dit ficuIty has been the all
absorbing topic Of conversation III this city since
the first intmation of it reached here yester
dayafiernoou after the Gazette was put TO press.
The particulars of the affair. as reported, are
substantially as follows Col. Mo5by, wien in
this city, on "Wednesday last, was informed, BY
letter, that Capt. A. d. Payne had cxhib-
tied paper signed by H. c Bowen, Of Kappa
hammock Township. Fauquier county, certifying
that COL Mosby had declared to him lha; votes
for Barbour would be as satisfactory as votes
for him self, aud that he desired certain friends
Conservatives Of that township, to be held
at BeaItun Tomorrow delegates to the Con
grcssiona Convention to mct ID this city
mkt "Wednesday, but that Bowen stated
that Payue, who wrote the paper, had
coIorcd it too highly. Upon the reception
of this letter, Mosby started at once for War
reutou, and meeting Mr.. James Barbour 1T
Warreuton junction, iutrusted to him note
to Payne demanding denial Of the statement
or resort to arms. The note having been de-
livered, Mr. Barbour was referred by Payne to
his relative, General ". H. Payne, who, with
Judge Thomas Smith, and it, the office Of The
latter, accepted the challenge for the principal,
appointed a place OF meeting, and selected
rifles as the weapons. Their prelinina!ic,
having been settled, Mr. Barb ,ar w.nicd
his way to the railroad depot aud while there
was approached by Judge Keith and a con,ta.
bic and arrested as party to the coutomp lated
duel. Mr. Barbour, being anxious to take the
train, JUICE Keith bailrd him at ouce i'll the
sun of 81, 0OO DR.. john Ward going on the
bonn, Immediately thereafter Gen. Payne
| aud Judge Smith were also arrested and like
wise placed under bonds. Capt. Payne having
j heard of these arrests lett Warrenton ina bug
gy with Mr. l.. S. Helm, who was substituted
as the second 10 the place OF the Gcucra'.
COL Mosby returned to this city yesterday
on the freight train and went on the three
clock train to Washington land when the train
! from Warrenton came III he was jnlued by Mr..
Barbour and young Mr.. Brooke, Of Warren
Ton. Fearing an arrest there, the party seek
ing to avoid recognition, lpitcrcd about
the Capitol grounds, and as night approached
took seats on the steps OF the east front OF
the Capitol, 10 the shade of the pillars, talking
over the matter until after eleven O'clock,
at which hour Mr. Barbour proposed SOME re-
! trcshments, aud thy repaired to Saudcrsun )
restaurant, southeast OF the capitol, but hard
| ~ had they eutelcd the door, when u Wash
ingtOn detective advanced, aud placing his hand
on the Colouel's shoulder, said You are Col.
Mosby aud my prisoner The CoIonc! denied
his identity aud appealed to his TWO friends to
Subslaptiatc his assertion, but the manner III
which the denial was made was unsatisfactory,
and So the whole were marched uIf 10 Magls
tratc's officer. where the Colou2! vas talcd III
| the SUN o! So 900 for his appearance III half
past ten clock lhs morning.
| f.. |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The delegates of the societies belonging to
the Eastern Schuetzeubuod assembled 10 Con-
yention last evening at Schuetzen Park, Balti-
more, where The International Schuetzsnfest Is
now being celebrated. 1t was resolved to hold
the next festival 10 August, 1876, at Phlladel-
phia. At the request Of the Western delegates
the name Of the organization was changed to
that of the National Schuetzeubuod OF the
United States OF North America
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

General Clusters report Of the fertility ana
wealth Of the Black Hills region should be re-
ceived with some allowance. 1t must be re-
membered that the appearance of the plains
country during the months Of July, August
and September is deceptive. The winters are
frigh,ful. Beginning in October sometimes
in the latter part of ptember-they last un-
til June, and for eary eight months those val
leys which are SO fascinating in their summer
beauty are covered With snow to the depth of
several feet ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The mayor Of Southampton, England, re-
Gently gave tea to $1,000 Sunday School chill
dren, 6, 900 teachers, and several thousands Of
visitors In addition to the tea, five bands
performed sacred music, aud the entertainment
flushed with display of fireworks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

There is conflict Of authority in Arkansas
between the Constitutional Convention now
sitting and the State Treasurer. The former
by an ordinance appropriated the sinking and
school funds to pay The expenses of the State
Government, but the State Treasurer refuses
to obey the ordinance unless compelled BY
mandamus from the Court,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY. AUGUST q, 1874.

Duke de Cazes, French Minister OF Foreign
Affairs, states in regard to the. recognition OF
spaip, that the Government rs anxious TO act
i accofdancewitb other, powers, and will pro-
esed unhison 8 with the British Government
WHICH has communicated its views of the sub
iect. No power has yet accomplished the act
of recognition. The delay is caused By ques
tion as to the exact form in which that step
shall beraken. The members of the Extreme
Right express disapproval Of the conduct OF
the Duke, but a large majority Of the commit
tee, including the Republican members, suS'
tain his course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The dismissal of Col. Witty, Chief Of the
Secret Service Division Of the Treasury De-
partmeut and his assistant, Nctteship, has
been decided upon by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. The Secretary has been delaying
his action 10 the matter of these removals until
the subject of the Harrington safe burglary is
taken up by the Grand Jury. The secret SER
yiceasystem will be reorganized. ~s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21
MnNETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business here partakes OF the dizziness general
througho. T. The country. The Baltimore Amer
an OF this morning quotes the money market
very easy, and rates unchanged. Larg: sums
can easily be obtained up to the middle of Jam
llmry al per cent, and in some cases up to lst
January at & per cent. In State securities there
is bu. a limited business. Sales of SlCOO new
Virginia consols at 81, and 90 0 Virginia de-
tuched coupons vt 81. Old Virginia consols
closed at 81 hid 52s asked. In Railroad st. cks
there have been but few Transactions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The Fredericksburg Herald says We un-
derstand that reporter of the LEDGER (Mr.
Seners paper,) announced at Stafford c. H.,
Yesterday that Mr.. SeDer was positively and
eu practically against the Civil Rights bill, and
that ne spoke by authority that Mr. Sener
if elected, would vote against the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21
CAS.AL COW izR.KSE.

Arrivuls-Bolt Washington Irving II War
land Coal Co; Jaco Sniveiy, t. Cons otIdT'' u
Coal Co; john samu.oad, to Georges Cree"
Cosl and Iron c.
Dep.rtures- Boats MAJ L Moor" CI.',.
Dav,on. Lucinda, Il o Clauyhton, Jonn
Burke, F K Bowers, Wash Irving and C!"F'1
Tor umberlanl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The conclusion has been reached that 10 con-
sequence Of defect 10 the law there must be
TWO elections in South Carolina this fall, one
on Wednesday, October 81, for county officers,
and one on Tuesday, November 5, for Govern.
or, Lieut.. Governor, members OF the Legisla
ture and CongreSsmep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

BERRYvILLE.-Mr, j. Rice Smith has had
recently soue fifteen Or twenty acres of his tract
Of land adjoining Berryvllle surveyed and laid
off iuto streets and lots, 10 order. to afford an
opportunity to persons desiring to invest their
capital aud labor in homes in our town. -Four
streets have been laid off, aud the corporate
authorities have already banned them, as follows:
The streets entering from the CharleStown pike
and running west is called Ireadweil; the street
running parallel with this is called West Acad
envy; the street entering from the Winchester
road is called Rice; and another street entering
from the Winchester road is called Smith. West
Academy and Treadwell streets are fifty feet
wide Rice and Smith streets forty feet wide
Clarke Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The different bureau officers of the govern.
ment are at work making up their annual re
ports to Congress- 1t is said that the work in
all the departments is very far behind hand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

Peru has decided to construct railroad from
the port Of Payta to Plura, distance OF sixty
eight miles, The Bank Of Peru is to advance
$500, 900, and the firm Of Bryce, Grace & Co.,
of Calao, has received deposit of s2OO, 900
10 Peruvian bonds, and will at once advance
the necessary funds for purchasing materials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

Postmaster GeucratJewell was to 60 to Long
Branch last evening to report to the President,
aud would return TO-. his home in Hartford,
Connecticut, to-day ... 5 ..4. r'......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The Baltimore American says 1--WE do not
know whether or not the President desires a
third term. but 1t is very evident that he Gao
not get the nomination from the Republican
party" The Democrats won't take him up,
and the probabilities are that he will have to
retire to the shades of private life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The reader will remember The publication
of combat between dwarf and bull dog,
which it was alleged took place but short time
siuce, in Stafordshire, England. 1t now turns
out that no such occurrence took place; the au
thorties of the village IN which the combat was
located, giving an Indignant denial to the whole
story. ..t..f ... .... #.. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

\ Memphis dispatch says that the nomina
ton of Judge Porter for Governor of Tennes-
see meets with the general.approbation of Con-
seryatives and Democrats ~, "a,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The Louisville Courier Journal states that
within the past two years two hundred thous,
aud dollars worth of sheep have been destroy
ed by Kentucky dogs aud history promises to
older.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

Gen. Sheridan discredts the report of a bat
tie between Gen. Custer and the lodians, be-
ing confident from his knowledge Of the locality
that no such engagement as reported could
have taken place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

It seems that the natives of India in the
famine-stricken districts were SO we'll fed that
they for long time doubted that there had
been any famine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

IfGermany were to acquire half the terri
tory which she is continually represented as be-
lug ready to pouoce upou she would soon have
more than she could well manage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

Fl. NJ. Burnside, brother Of General A.
Z. Burnside, committed suicide by hanging
himself, during temporary fit of insanity, at
Falkland, Iud., yesterday. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The uames of Johu F. Lewis, Douglas Gray,
Judge David Fultz, aud Dr.. Early, of Greene
county, are mentioned in connection with the
Republican candidacy for Congress in the Rock
iugham district, 10 opposition to Judge Harris,
the present efficient incumbent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The CRops. The prevailing spell of dry
weather is the cause Of many doleful faces
among our farmers. Tobacco is at a stand still /,
not growing Bit, and corn is actually wither-
ing away 10 the field. Tue tobacco crop, how
ever, is not as yet really suffering, but the
farmers say that unless good rain is vouch-
sated at an early day the corn crop will be very
nearly total failure. The oat CROP We are in
formed, amounts to almost nothing, but many
OF the farmers who have threshed out them
wheat seem agreeably disappointed 10 the
turn out, not because it has been so exceed.
iugly large, but simply because their worst ap-
prehensions were not realized and the yield is
trihe better than was expected. Port tobacco
Mdepenlent. a.I ..,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

R.MAi Ks.-FIour is in light receipt, but am
pie for the demand old Wheat Extras, for
Bakers purposes, ard low grades, such as Su-
pers, are wanted, but other grades are very dull.
Wheat has been in large receipt during the
week; tic market opened stiff and contln ed
til toward: the close Of the week, when it gave
way closing rather dull at u d, cline OF to ltc
Oh opening quotations; the bulk OF the arrivals
i. inferior in quality, the small lots of prime and
choice being readily taken; offering. to-day of
2iSi bushels, with sales of white at l25 and 1872
for good to prime, and red at leo, 10 and ll5
for common to fair Us and 1870 for good to
prime uui li5 and lbs. latter for strictly choice
Arrivals of Corn are light, and the demand by
nilers and icedmea is brisk there has been
very little change in qt ,tations during the week
the market closes active and firm; otf-ri e: to-
d " Of SD bushels mixed, with sales at So anI
95 Rye is in very light receipt; no sales re-
l,r:el to-day Gas are in liberal receipt, with
"a coed speculative demrn |, the markc. closing
firm; offerings to-day Il 1875 bushels, with sales
at 30 ] he total offerings of Grain on Change
for the week ending to-day we're: Of Wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The numbers Of Littell's Living Age, issued
this month, have been as usual filed with the
valuable productions of the ablest living con-
tributors to periodical literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

A party OF workueu, chiefly negroes pa
raded the streets of Washington few days
ago, with banner bearing the legend, IVY
will rather beg than work for dollar aud
half day." whereupon the Philadelphia Press
utters these sensible sentiments Those OF
them who were black, and the majority were
of that color, have the the satisfaction of know
ing that they have done more to defeat the
Civil Rights bill than dozen inimlcal Sena.
tors. They have shown concIusvely that they
are not fl for freedom
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21
PORTOF ALEXANDRIA. August ii


Sun rosr...........5 " Moon sets. .........'l II
sun sets ...........5 Is High water........'O ~
ARRIVED.
Steamer George II Stout Phi'al"'p ha, to
A Reed She reports no vessels IN tn" RIVER
bound up.
Schr Mcrwin, Allyn Point to American
Coal CO.
Schr p Senickson, Georgetown, 10 A'nert'
can Coal Co.
Schr Ocean Fsvorte PhiIadc!phia, to &"ir''-
Schr Chas Mesh in, Philadelphia to J +
Agnew.
Schr Spe d Nrrtn!k. t. } 2 AgHew.
Schr Tw, Brnthers, Norfolk to j L Agne".
Schr Cambridge, Petersburg, to j + Agn"".
SAILED
Steamer Express. Baltimore, BY Jos Broi"7s
& Go.
Schr Mary Draper, HaI.owal, ~ American
Coal 60.
Scir SpeGen, Richmond, by Hooc ,s.Iohnston
Schr Cass B McShain Pr la1clph!a, By }
Agnew
Schr L Ballard, Norfolk by J Agncw.
Schr speed, Norfolk. BY j Agn"w.
S,hr Two Brothers, Norfolk, rs } i Agn"".
Schr Cambridge Peter barg, b T AsAe".
NJ MogANDA.
Schr Earl Masor, hence, Ut New York @,H'
Schr q Witherlll, hence, ut Boston l:'tn.
ASHORE.
Steu1nship + knight, from Grorg:to"n .'S
New York prou1d,ri shove the Long Br|d-'
this morning A tuy WAS sent ~ her ns-ietai.'''
but up TO tive ".oct this ~ n!ng had not SUI
ccedcl in getting her oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

The Democratic Congressional Convention
for the Second District of West Virginia has
nominated Chas. j. Faulkner, of Martinsburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-21

There are no new developments 10 the
Bcecher affair. Mr.. Beecher has gone TO
the White Mountains, and Messrs. Tiltou
and Moulton are preparing their additional
SfatemantS