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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
RAILROADS.
A LEXANDRIA & FREDER1CkSBt hG
II RAILWAY,
AND ALEXANDRIA s. WASHINGTON
RAILROAD.
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ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILH AY
AfterSeptembcr 18th, 1874, trains will run IS
follows
Leave Southwark from Alexandria & Frcder
icksburg depot NJ 8. 3tip. M, Richmond Expires
daily, except Sunday; r. II 3. III. Southern ia.
press dsiiy, except Monday. The Southern
Express and Richmond Express run though :,
RicEm md without, change. connecting al klth
mono Tor Ill points South.
icks burg depot 4: i.3I =. m. Northern EArFcs.
daily. except Monday; ll.20 Il. II. Richn!o:4
Express dNily, except Sunday, through Nor.h
and West The = orthcrn Express and Richm'd
Express ru: through TO Baltimore, without
change connecting with trans on the North.
ern Central Railway Tor the North and He<!,
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
After September 18Th, trains will run ~ fol-
lows, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Alexandria for Washington, from! St
Asaph street depot, at 800, 100, $50, go, iULs
and ll.0U q. H.. and LEO, $40, W, 500, o.lu
and 100 y. III.
Trains leaving 81 500 &. II. and go p. III. run
daily; al others daily c2cep: Sunday.
The trains leaving Alexandria al /, 5 ana y
Ii. M, >, and D. III. connect through 10 E:slt!-
more. The 5. IN. mad : ?. N. trains connect
1t Washington with Through New York trains.
Leave Washington 70: A!"xundria from PISS.
seuger depot cor. 9Th and streets, at OBS
653, $50, 900 1000 and HOO Il. H.; and Loo,
300. 400. 500, 80 and go p. IN.
Trains leaving At $40 II. and 700 ,. II. run
daily all Others daily except Sunday
Trains leaving Washington al I, and II Am.
). ), . and ll:;;3 y. III. connect with trains tr3n
Baltimore. The 4. m. and 5 y. m. trains te
liver passen gers from New York.
Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway
trains leave ger depot, cor. Gt: and Is SIS,
Richmond Express, ri p. m. sad II. 40 p. N.
Southern Express Tor Richmond and All points
South
TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA AID
NEW YORK.
Leave Alexandria al $50 q. m, and 20 ~
M, and and =. n.
Leave Washington at 9.225 and ll.5j q. Ia,
and 80 and sos ?. IN.
Train leaving A.eGandra at p IN. connects
with train leaving Washington nj 4;33 p. IN. 'o-
philadelphia, Arriving II Philadelphia al IL i,'
?. m and Pittsburg at o. =. III.
Tickets to phiMdephia and New York can b.:
obtained ut the st. Asaph street depot.
EDMUND l.. DuBARRI, SUp't
ED. s. YOUNG, Gen. Pas. Agent. oct@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

A very superior lot of Gloves and Gauntlets
lust received. D. F. BRASHEAR,
sep rs 100 King ST., Alexandris, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

TOILET SOAPS-Colgate Il Co.'S, Nc
i keone, Van Hsagan s. Cos, Robinson
Bros. s. Co.'S, and Park Co.'S. Toile: Soap.
SEPT Il. Is. LA WSON i co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

A GRICULTURAL CHEMICALS-A full
n supply of Oil of Vitrol, Sulphate Soda,
Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate Ammonia and other
chemicals used for agricultural purposes on
hand and for sale at lowest rates by
send E. S LEADBEATER S BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
E~niScODa1 Council.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, May 20.-The Council
of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the do
cese Of Virginia commenced in Christ Church,
in this place, to-day, Bishop Johns presiding.
Last night there were services and a sermon,
Rev. w. NJ. Dame reading and Rev. David
Barr preaching an able and eloquent discourse.
Early this morning a prayer meeting was
held, at which short but fervcnt addresses we're
delivered by Rev. X. Nelson and DR.. PeterkiD.
At 10 o'clock the church was open for regu-
lar services, Rev. Mr.. Gibson reading. DR..
Miunegcrode preached the Council sermon,
which was an able aud effective effort. Bishop
Wbittle read the ante. communion service, af-
ter which the communion was administered,
Bishop johns and Whittle officiating.
At II o'clock the Council was called to order,
Bishops Johns in the chair. The roll was called
when eighty ministers responded to their uames.
A committee to examine the roll was then
appointed, but DO other business of any inter
est was transacted prior to the recess.
Among the visitors are Revs. 1. U. Dudley,
DaIrymple and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
Foreign News.

LONDON. May pa dispatch from Paris
to the Telegraph says there is no truth 10 the
report tba. Duke de Charities has sent a chal-
lenge to Cassagoac.
MADRID, May 20. There was a severe Skin
mish between Republicans and CarIists yester-
day in the neighborhood Of Bilbao. The lusur-
gents were r~epulsed with heavy loss. Oue
hundred republicans were killed and wounded.
Thirty Carlists we're taken prisoners.
GENEVA, May 0.-Three American stu
dents at Lausanne were drowned yesterday 10
Lake Geneva.
PARIS, May 90 1t is rumored this after
noon that a demand for the dissolution Of the
Assembly has been deposited by the Left and
Extreme Right. This report has served to
hatten the Bourse.
LONDON, May 20--3:30p p. m.-The amount
of bullion gone into the Bank Of Il gland Oh
balance today is G329, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
The Markets..

New YORK, May 2O.-Stoeks dull. Money 3.
Gold ~. Flour dull. Wheat quiet and steady
Corn quiet. ;, -
BALTIMORE, May 2O.-Va. skies, old, 80;
do. consolidated 81. w. Vas, IL. Cotton heavy
aud quiet; low ~middIings is. Flour dull and un'
changed. Wheat dull aud unchanged. Corn
slroug aud b~uoyant; white Southern S9a90
yellow do. Sc; mixed Western quiet, old saga
S., new, ST. Oats frm and scarce; Southern
67a72;W esteru mixed GA; do. white 66a67. Rye
firm and scarce and wanted at lO5allO. Hay
firm; Maryland and Pennsylvania 22aS27. Pro
visions strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
Washington, d. c., ap %
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE.

The Conservative voters of the city of Alex
andria are requested to attend the polls on
THURSDAY next, the 2lst instant, for the pur-
pose OF expressing by ballot their choice for a
candidate for Mayor, Commissions OF the Rev
enue, Commonwealth Attorney and City Ser
geant, to be voted for on Thursday, the 18th inst.
The polls will be opened at 5 o'clock a. m. IN
each ward, at the same places where registration
was held, and will be kept open until 7 p. m.
The gentlemen selected to act as Commission
ers are
LIST ward: r. 1. 7. Wilson, Park Agnew and
II. j. Nevett.
Cd ward j. r. Nicklin, G. L. Simpson and
T. A. Kerby.
Sd ward: j. T. Beckham, II. Cook and A. G.
Kell.
4.h ward: W. H. Mcknight, W. L. Milburn
and G. H. Smith.
For the purpose of nominating candidates for
the Board of Aldermen and Common Council,
the Conservative voters are requested to meet
on WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the 10th instant,
in their respective wards, at s o'clock, at the
following named places:
1st ward, 81 Prince ST., place of registration.
I'd ward, Sun Engine House.
Sd ward, Old Court House.
4th ward, Friendship Engine House.
JNO. B. SMOOT, Chm. Conserv. Com.
G. R. SuIEN, Secretary. my lo-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
N

Arrivals-Boats H w Dellinger, Cumberland
and b l. Slack, to Maryland Coal Co; Loretto
and Lilly Lemon, to Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal Co; Alp and P A German, to New Central
Coal Go; Rechsbites, j Dayton, I Patton, PC
Uhler, A j Akin, w q Hunter, w Darrow, j
Il PARROT. jr., and J L Reid, to American
Coal Co.
Departures-Boats A j Mills, b Delifeld, G
Robb, q Ridgely, Geo sherman, Belle Resley,
kechabites and II w Dillinger, for Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
Collision.

NORFOLK, Va, May 2O.-The schooner
Minnie Kline from Philadelphia tor Washing
ton with a Cargo of coal, coliidcd of the mouth
of the Rappahanock early yesterday morning
with the Norwegian bark Til!id and lost her
night head, bowspirl, jibboom and head gear.
She has been towed here. The bark lies 10 the
Roads considerably damaged aud will be towed
up to day for repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

PRIMARY ELECTION. The Conservatives Of
the city will hold a primary election tomorrow
for the purpose of determining upon their can
didates for Mayor, Commonwealth Attorney,
CITY Sergeant, and Commissioner of Revenue.
The polls will be kept at the same places
10 the several Wards, at which tie late reg
~istration was conducted, aud will remain
open from 5 a. m. until I p. NJ. Captain
K. Kcmper, the present incumbent, is the
only one spoken of in connection with the office
Of Mayor. John W. Campbell, who now fills
the Office, and Major Geo. Duffey, will be
voted for as the candidate for Commissioner OF
Revenue; S. G. Ncalc, J: NJ. Johnson aud G.
Z. Stuart, jr., are candidates for Common
wealth's Attorney, and up to this time no one
is announced as a candidate for Sergeant 10 op-
opposition to Capt. j. NJ. Steuart, who has
held that Office for several years past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

The MARKET SoUARE.-The clean coudi-
ton in which the market square is now kept
is the subject of commentator among all whose
business compels or pleasure induces to visit
that place. No more is the eye shocked and
the nose disguised by the sturgeon skins and
other fish ofal that in former years were allow
ed to surround the fish benches, tor the clerk
of the market now makes the hucksters clean
their fish before bringing them there, and the
fish benches are consequently kept as clean as
any other part of the square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

PROPERTY Es.-Green Il Wise, real es.
tate agents, have sold the farm of JAS. McllValn'
in Prince William county, pear Nokesville sta,
ton. containing 249 acres, to John Mellon, OF
Pa, for $500.
between Cameron and Queen streets, 10 feet
inches by l25 feet, property of jas. IL. blggs'
to j. w. Padgett, for 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

CoAsr1NG VESSELS. = By a recent law Of
Congress, coasting vessels whose papers expire
while absent from their home ports, can have
permanent enrolment and license issued from
their home ports, through the collector of the
port where the vessel may then be. This OBJ
viates the necessity Of temporary registers
which have heretofore occasioncd so much in-
convenience to masters of the description of
vessels alluded to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MAY 20, 1874.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MAY 70, 1874
SUN RosE........... 4 46 MOON SITS. ."".merr
SUN SETS. ........ VI
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady IF the Lake, Norfolk, to r A
Reed. -
Schr William Frazier, Norfolk, to } b u
Smoot.
PASSED UP.
Schrs Howard Williams, Horace Moody,
Florence Dean and Jennie Rosaiine.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by FA
Reed.
Schr A w Smith, New Bedford, by Hamp-
shire and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Sarah Augusta, Baltimore, by Mehahey
s. Co.
Schr Maria Pierson, Jersey City, by Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Schr George II Mills, Groton, by American
Coal TO.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs A Bartlett, Mary Lewis, Sarah Smith,
w Fannaman and Wm Dearborn.
Schr Mary A Laugherty, hence, at Norfolk
18Th.
Schr e II Lawrence, hence, at Boston 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
LATEST from Arkansas.

New YORK, April 20. "A Little Rock spe,
ciaI last night says: Reports from Pine BLUM
district are not so alarming. Murphy, VINO mas
beeu melting the negroes, has been arrested
and lodged in Jail, and no further trouble is ap-
pretended 10 that vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, May 90, 1874.
In the Senate, to-day, after the morning
hour, Mr.. Flanagan, of Texas, occupied some
time in a personal explanation.
The House Of Representatives was engaged
upon the Postal Appropriation bill.
DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.
The Committee Of Investigation into the Dis
trict Affairs, this morning, heard Adolph Cluss,
member and engineer Of the Board Of Public
Works, who testified as to various errors Of
measurement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
REPUBLICAN NoMINArIoNs.-The Republi-

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS. The Republi-
cans of Providence Township, Fairfax county,
have nominated the following ticket for the
May election: D. Z. Hine, for Supervisor; q.
W. Hawxhurst, Township Clerk; A.. NJ. Lewis,
Collector; George L Kenyon, Assessor; W. B.
Lewis, Constable. No nominations were made
for Commissioner Of Roads, Over. er of Poor,
or MAGISTRATES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 81, / a. M,
For the Middle States, partly cloudy wealth
or will prevail. followed by light rain, southeas,,
to southwest winds, stationary temperature anu
falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-Nothing definite
has yet been done with regard to settling the
difficulty existing between the boatmrn and
the ~lessces of the Alexandria Cana. OCCASION,
ed by the increase of one cent a ton 10 the toll
on the coal brought to market by that route.
The boatmen still declare their determination
of being locked out at Rock Greek, and OF be-
ing towed here by tug boats unless the ~lncreas-
ed toll be abatcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

SALE OF PINEY POINT. The eight years
lease of Piney Point, on the Potomac river, to-
gether with the furniture in the hotel, subject
to an annual rental of $500, was sold Yesterday
to Johu O'Leary, of Washington for $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
Shinmcut. Of SDeciC.

NEW YORK, May 2O.-Four hundred thous-
and dollars in American gold coin and S39,354'
iu gold and silver bars, were shipped to Europe
tn-,1ou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

FESTIVAL The festival for the benefit OF

FESTIVAL. The festival for the benefit Of
St. Pauls Church, to be given by the ladies' OF
that congregation, at Sarepta Hall. will begin
tonight, when all who attend may expect TO
find everything to tempt the appetite served
in the best style at the hands OF the ialrcst o.
the fair. The hall will be opened at O'CLOCK,
and during the evening some tine music VIII
be rendered by the best ~vocaIlsts OF the city;
Tomorrow between ~ and 2 o'clock there VIII
be q sumptuous lunch prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

ASSESSOR Judge Sangstcr, Of the County
Court, has appointed Mr.. L. L. Brockett AS
SCISSOR of Jefferson Township, vice James c.
Roach, appointed Sheriff Of the county. Mr..
B. is we'll qualified for the position, aud it is
hoped will be chosen by the voters of the town
ship, at the election on the 18th, for the position
10 which he has Just been appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

DEAD.-Mr. William Luckett, who Was so
badly injured by being struck on the head by a
colored man named Richard Williams, on the
both Of April, at Giesboro' ishing-shore, died
last night, abou. s o'clock, after suffering in
teusely from his wound. Williams is in Jail 10
Washington and will be tried Tor the homicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
GROUND PLASTER.

ACARD.-Hsving leased and thoroughly re-
fitted the UNION CORN and PLASTER
MILL, recently occupied by Messrs: suite q
Stuart. I am now prepared 10 furnish FINE
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PLASTERin bulk,
bags or barrels. Also CORN MEAL at lowest
market rates. L. T. ANTHONY in charge OF
Mil. B. Ii. LAMBERT, Jr.,
Shipping and Commission Merchant,
sp 3-tf No. 10 Union Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

PoToMAC SuAD.-Thc commission house Of
Washington e. Bro. filed an order, this morn
ing, from Winona, Henry county, Iowa, for
Potomac shad. 1t is said that the Righteousness
of the Potomac shad is the reason that natives
Of Alexandria who 90 away never rest until
they come back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

GAS Works. The City Council Committee
on Light, Messrs. Eichburg, Lawson and
Rishiell, met last night and determined to have
plans and specifications Of the improvements 10
be made at the City Gas Works. prepared SO
that the mechanics Of the city can have a
chance to lid for the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

OYSTERS. "A cargo Of some excellent Tan
gicr oysters arrived yesterday, but the oyster
inspector, Mr.. Valentine, iu accordance with
the provisions OF a city ordinance which fortids
their sale after the 18th of May, would DOT al
low them to be sold here much to the disgust
Of several parties who wanted to be purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

lIL VITRIOL-l0 carboys received this day
~ and for sale ut lowest marked rates.
my Ii JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20
FERTILIZERS.
GENUINE
Peruvian Guan0.

FARMERS, Aa]RIcULTURIsTs and DEALERS IN
Fertilizers have now an opportunity OF OBTAIN
lots, ut importers prices, by applying to
the Special Agency just established for the pur-
pose of delivering Genuine Peruvian Guano to
consumers at any accessible port or railway sta
ton in the country. Full particulars given IN
Circular, mailed free on application to
X. BALCAZAR,
No. SO Beaver street, New York.
REFERENCES ~ PERMISSION.
Messrs. Hobson, Hurtado j. Co., Financial
Agents of the Peruvian Government, 81 Wall
street. New York. 70
Moses Taylor, President National City Bank, AZ
Wall street, New York:
wav N y NH 23-dlm&w3m*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-20

Observation-Disclosures is quiet and steady; offer
ings of 1927 bushels, with sales of white at ITO
and l75 for prime to choice, and red at lGo, 1874
and 165 for medium to good. Corn is active,
and prices are la2c better; offerings large, con-
sisting of 3l9S bushels, with sales of white at g
and 81, mixed at 81 and So, and yellow at 81.
Oats are in better enquiry, and prices are lc bet
ter offerings of ITO bushels, with sales al I'll.
ALExANDaI FISH MARKET, May W.-.The
receipts of fresh Fish at the city Fishwiarf since
Yesterdays report have been $4,000 Herrings,
which sold at from 7 to 81 SO per thousand 4OVO
Shad, which sold at from s TO 50 per hundred, q
few Sturgeon, which brought from 2 IS to 50 sc
a piece, and a NAL supply of Rock and Perch,
which sold l. at high figures.
, 1874-08-03

FROM TIA tfeLs iorE 1tnfs, lug. l.
Mr. Deecher'B friends c1nim rhat Mr. Tiiton
has not MADE out nuy case, and that It would not
bo fair 10 expect him to 60 beforo the Conmitteo
not extat, and Of Which tho Commtteo hayc not
yet seen the originals, It ia asserted OF excel
lout authority that tho Conmittoe arc unnn!-
NOUS In tho belief TINT up to tho present no case
has boon nude QUE agaluHt mr. Doocher, and
that II Mr. Moulton por6tHtH iu refusing to testi-
fy, mud Mr. Carpenter and soulo othorg who
claim q knowledge OF the flcts Atler9 to their
exprussed determination not to give evidence
cxcaps In . court Of law, no courso will be loft
except to bring in verdict on tho evidence be-
foro thotn, and exonerato Mr.. Bacoior.
What trauBpiteH in tho counlittea-room is
Of courso not Known to tue public, but It
lH certain TINT everybody who knows any
thing OF tho caso will be iavltod TO Eiys evidence
before tho Committee couclu1eB ils sessions,
Mr. Tlltau com plainH ratler bitterly that Ao iY
allowed no Representation before tho Committee.
1fr. neeehor, 1t IL tue, u not represented by
Tho Committee, hut 1t Ia equally true that tho
counsel employed by the Communion 60 almost
every night to the ho,lsa OF Mr. sloarMap, Mr.,
Ueetler's ploht intimate frtona. Mr, 6haarmal,
as Aaa boon stated. IL 9 lawyer, and 10 lii co,.-
staMt communication with Mr. Doeoier. Mr. IL
leuWooa, tho AtenoYraphor, Ia also IN tho lablt
OF paying nightly yjHltH to Alr. Bloarmaus, aud
II ,b fair 10 pr8aunao that Mr.. DDerhDr IL kent
thoroughly informed Of all TINT trlnspires b.
fure tho Cuin.nlttoa. Moreover. ut loast ono Of
tho oOuuae! haa frequently visited thn house Of
Mr. Doecher since the investigation oomsnDncel.
It IL NOS Beneyally believed that Mr. Bonrhpr hsu
written or IL en8aKod Oh aug statement. Tie
runor % slat effect probably Asuss from tho
, 1874-08-03

fact that after hia frat rotura 10 Broohivn aluoo
tue publication Of Mrs. Tton's statement be TO-
uatiod several DAYS confined 10 Ills house, ro-
fusiug to SEQ any vihitors.
From Gtf Ssto York Herald, Aug.l.
A member Of TINT body [tlo Investigating
Comtnitteol when questioned yesterday to,loh-
Ing tho press criticlHna upon tolr action. Baid :
.'lho press or public did not appont this
Committee, und consequently we arc not ragpop-
alblo to tlom." Ths Is Important as showing
tho spirit Ut Indifference to pubic continent
which aoimates thas body. Tleir verdict will
De, # ia conceded upon oil eidos, In favcr Of tlo
gontloman aho appointed them to conduct the
examination.
Tho noy. Leonard Bacon spoke truly whsn 10
said "The verdict Of tho 0onuittoo will not
DO satisfactory to tho public nnlosa thu public
have evidence that baiianes thom quito indo-
pendent pt the Committed.