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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07
DIED.

In Warrcnton Fauquier county, on tho 81 Of
September, Col. VIM. WINTER PAYNE, in
tho 69th year of his age He Wa. born At Gran
VILE Fauquier county, Va, in the year lsOI,
and moved to Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1873,
where he married the daug hLer oil COL John ).
Winston.
COL Payne represented Franklin county in
the Legislature Of AlabAma for seven years,
having b en- elected when II years of age He
then moved to Sumter, and WAS mmedat"iy
sent TO the Legislature from that county. In
lS4l, at the extra session. he WAS chosen Con-
gressms an at Large for the State of Alabania,
al d continued TO represent Sumter district IN
Congress until lSi9, when he returned TO Viz
gina and resided in his native county OF Eau
4uer the remainder Of his life.
Col. Payne WIS an early settler and pioneer
in that part of Alabama he repre-: ented, having
domiciled there before the Indians were re-
moved He grew up with and aided to mould
its civilization, aud was cherished by It's people
with respect and affection witch he held III
grateful memory to the hour Of his desth.
Ii long public service in tho atfairs Of tn"
country gave him close association with the dis
tnguished men who figured in the political
aroma during many years Of the most interesting
period of American history. He was tho cotern-
porxry and intimate of all tho leading men pt
Aiabama-Dixon Il. Lewis, FitzoatrIck, Yam
cey, Il, ustpn, Gov. Chapman AMI Foote, utter
wards OF NJ lssissippi) AT late day, whom 10
political views and the garnet and einciehl com,
panlon Of WIae, and Peyton, and OsV.st ana
Pierce. ,.sf 49,
His political career end ID with his return TO
Iiryi;iia uherf frr quarter OF n century, hs
lir, WAS one of active and useful employment as
a farmer. But he never lost his lnleroit in the
political Questions OF the day, and TO the last
moment WAS in deep sympathy with The views
Of his Southern cuuntrymen.
The disease of which he died WAS sLrophy OF
tho liver. So Wy and without pam in months
of gradual decay, his vils energies sbaled-and
.ppr osches of death. He met the trial in the
m anhood of his nature with calm res gnaton.
Whilst in the full strength Of all his iacutes he
humbled himself before his Maker AMI parlooA
of the holy sacrament.
He died surrounded by his children and ms
childrens children IN peace and irlendshiP
with all men. 1t may be said Of him IN truth,
and in no spirit Of mere eulogy, he WAS Just
man, y kind man, q brave man, cnhrLapie
man, Virginia gentlemao.-l W|frenton ma
On Monday, Sept 1th, 1874, MARY anna
GLOVER. aged months and d days. De hex
funeral will take place from the residence OF Ec1
father, henry A. Glover, on Patrick street, le'
tween Wilkes and Gibbon to-morrow afternoon
st4 o'clock The friends of the family are re-
specially invited to attend. 49,.
August 81 1874 near Wsrrenton, Va, MISS
7 A6ELlNE KEMPER, aged 80 years sno =
days
ON the Both ult, at Barbse's Cross Roads, IN
Fsuouier county, JAMES q. Pklho1' III LILO
40th year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

There were serious disturbances at Meze, III
the department of Herault, 10 France, on the
9TH of September, the anniversary of the estabr-
lishment of the Republic. The gems d arnes
fred on the rioters, of whom one was killed
and nineteen wounded. Requirements of
Infantry and cavalry were Immediately ordered
to Meze, and entered the town yesterday. No
further trouble is apprehended. Slight dis
turbauces are reported as having taken place
in other places on the 4th instant, and at Lyons
several arrests were made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, Seprr. :
+ X RIV ND.

AKRIvED.
Steamship Utility, Allyu's Point, 10 Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Steamship John Gibson, New York, to Hooe
s. Johnston.
Steamer Columbis, Baltimore, to B Wheat.
She reports passing but two vessels bound up.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, to + A
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currinman, to Reed.
Schr Ii l. Slaght, Georgetown, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Fcssenden, Wsreham, to American
Coal Go.
PASSED UP.
Schrs Ella Mathews and y d Wi:herel.
SAILED.
Steamer Georgeanns, Baltimore by Hooo s.
Joh1 ston.
Steamer Lady OF the Lake, Norfolk, BY + A
Reed
Scbr Hooper, Pawtucket, by Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr G Lane, Providence, by American
Coal Co.
Schr Ellen Tobn hence, at New York Ith-
Schr Mary Miller, hence for Norwalk, at
New York 4lh.
Schr Frank Morwind. hence for Allyns Pt,
passed through Hell Gate 9Th.
Schr Alice Curtis hence, at Richmond ID.
Schr Forest Oak, hence ut New Haven 18th.
OCuT u w eliiIlSIoIl, hcASc III DoSboui a.
Vineyard Haven 4th.
DISASTER.
Schr Gertie Morrow, from Savannah for
this port, before reported put back to former
port in distress, reports August 18th, lat %i.30,
lon IS 30, started dock load and sprung alcak
at 8 p. M split j,b and toressil and broke fore.
guard, when ak incre 4sed to 300 stroAes per
hour. On the 18th the wind increased to heavy
gale from N. E., vessel under close reef lad
e.st AT 10 p. m. shipped heavy sea amidships,
filling cxbn and storeroom with water, destroy
ing quantity of stores Vessel uggcd heavily
to leeward, split mansail and mzz ,nmast live
feet above aft hose, cut away spring stay and
top left mizzen rigging, mizzen guard with
halyards and al attached; secured msinsail,
wore round, and bore up for Savannah arriving
September |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

A Bismarck, Dakota, dispatch mentions the
arrival there Of the military escort of the North
era Boundary Survey between the United
States and British Columbia. The Commission
has completed itssurvey andis on its way home.
The return escort report all the region of the
uppsrsMsssouEi. eSivsr as swarmiug with war
parties of Crow and Sioux Indians. and pear
Camp Crook 4 few days ago they killed three
wood choppers, one OF whom they burned at the
stake. There are also troubles on the Kansas
frontier, and the Governor Of the State has ap-
piled to the War Department for arms with
which to repel the ssvages. He says that six
teen citizens of Kansas have been murdered by
Iadisns since the 10th of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07
MARRIED..

In Washington city, D. G., on Sunday, Sept
LA by Rev. Samuel Shannon, FRANK l.:
ENTWlSLE to Miss IDA "A. COOK, both of
Alexandria, Va.
In Baltimore September d. by Rev. DR.. It:
Daugherty. JANE }. LAMPk1N, of Stafford
county, Va, to Miss ELLA A ALLAGHEk.
On Tuesday, September |, 1874, At the rosl-
dence Of the brides father, by Rev. l.. g. Mil
Ter, WILLIAM f. SAUNDERS, of Bryan,
Texas, formerly Of Warrenton, to Miss ALICE
+. PATIlE, daughter of VIM. A. Pattc, esq /,
of Warrenton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The Richmond correspondent ofthe Peters
burg news ssys:-''A. H. Perry has resigned
his position of Superintendent of the Chesa-
peake aod Ohio Railroad, aud will, no doubt,
shortly return to New England from whence be
lately came. His place has been offered Col.
Thomas Dodamead, who was for long time
Superintendent of the Richmond aud Danville
road, but now holds similar position on South
Carolna road. Col D. is hesita,ink about ac-
ceptiog. He does not know, nor does any one
else, how long the road will remain in present
hands, Mr.. ,Vapdegrift, formerly of the
Orange rosd, lis mentioned 10 the same copnec-
ton - : H. IL ; -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

We learn from the Shepherdstowu, W. Va,
Register that Messrs. Faulkner and Bote'er,
candidates for Congress, bad an exciting joirt
discussion in Moore6eld, on Tuesday last. The
Re gistcr says From the information which
has reached US, there seems to be a great and
growing feeling 10 favor Of BoteIer,. throughout
the western counties of the district, aud his
friends say if the Republicans will make no
nomination of their own so as to leave all par
ties free to vote, as they pIeose, that MIR. Bote-
Ter will carry the district by one thousand ma,
iority,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

A story comes from the London correspon-
dent of the New York Graphic to the effect
that the Princess of Wales, having returned
with her father to Denmark, proposes to re-
main there henceforward and quietly separate
from her husband, whose repeated iDfdelities
have driven her to such course. The story,
it is probable, is nothing but an absured rumor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Favorable rains have fallen in India during
the past week, aud the crop prospects are fair
or excellent everywhere except in the Hoogby
district The Government is in hopes OF being
able to close its relief operations 10 fifteen dis
tricts By October next, but ten districts will
still require help for an indefinite period.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

REMARKS -Wheat Is active and very firm,
some holders refusing our outside quotations for
choice lots offerings of 2l2S bushels, with sales
of rcd at us, l20 and l22 for fair to good, and
l2S and 1872 for prime to choice Corn is steady
at Saturdays quotations; offerings OF l7l9 bush
els, with sales If mixed at 9 and IS and yellow
at &c. Oats are active and prices are looking
up; offerings of 695 bushels, with sales at So
81 and IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Spanish affairs seem to be approaching a
crisis. There is much activity 10 both the Car
list and Republican armies, and it is probable
that before winter sets in decisive battle will
be fought. Two German war vessels cruising
off the coast were fired on by the Carlist forces
at Guitaria, ten miles from Sebastian. They
retaliated BY throwing twenty-iour shells into
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The United States CousuI of Rotterdam, 10
his annual report to the Secretary of State,
says the general confidence in the solldity OF
the United States bonds makes them the means
of permanent investment in Europe, and keeps
them almost entirely out of speculative trans
actions. But Holland is great sufferer through
the depreciation of American railroad secur-
itioa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

A message has been sent to tho President
from leading men of Shreveport, La, denying
that any resident of that parish participated in
the recent murders in that section, claiming
that no spirit of lawlesspess exists in that par
ish that cannot be controlled by the local au-
thorities; that the condition Of affairs has been
misrepresented, and asking that committee
of fair-minded men be appointed by the Presi-
dent to visit the State and ascertain the truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

An item marking the progress of trade is The
purchase in Chicago and shipment thence, via
Montreal to Liverpool. of three HUNDRED head
of cattle. A steamer has been fitted mp at Mon
trcal with stalls and other courhnIeDc.s, aud 1t
is proposed to make the trade Ill becveS be-
tween Chicago and Liverpool permanent one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Browniow has written letter to Truman
Smith against the Civil Rights bill, the sub
stance of which may be stated in single sen
tence extracted from it-thst the effect of this
bill. whatever the motive behind it, lis the
destruction of the Republican party in the
South and the certain Injury of the colored
people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The imports Of foreign dry goods at the port
of New York for the month OF August fell be-
low the corresponding figures OF last year. This
was not generally expected, most Of the impor-
tiers looking for further gain. The falling off
is little over one million dollars The de,
cline, as compared with the same period of
1872, is still greater, the difference being six
million.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Things are not as harmonious among the
Radicals of the Richmond district as they
might be, and according to the Richmond Dis
patch there actually exists split IN the party
The Dispatch says: burgess aud Chandler
are violently opposed to Smith, aud Smith ~
doubt reciprocates and the feeling between
the factions is so bitter that peace CONFER
euce" cannot extiuguish it, Unless something
to prevent it is done tomorrow, there VIII DC
convention on the 10th instant and another Oh
the 9TH of October, aud it would be marvel
lousy strange thing for them to centre upon
the same man as candidate for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

1t has been determined by the National Re
publican Executive Committee to call con-
venton of Southern Republicans to meet at A.
lanta on the 18th day OF October, for the pur
pose 'of considering the best means of restor-
iug peace and good order in the reconstructed
States ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

T OST-On Saturday night last, on King or
IL Prince street. below Alfred, or in or near
the Market House. q LOCKET, with 8 stone in
each side A suitable reward will be paid for
its recovery Enquire at this Office SEPT 81
EOUND-On Saturday evening last GEN
Il TLEMAN'S WATCH CHAIN LOCkET,
H HI.e w S STRAi1SS eo,oey KIN and Roua
streets, and paying for this advertisement.
sep l. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The Arkansas Constitutional Convention on
Saturday declared against proposition to sub
NIT to the people the question of reputation.
The entire Constitution was completed, and the
convention will probably adjourn to-day. II
rescinded the ordinance heretofore passed bor-
bowling sinking and school funds with which to
pay the expenses of the State Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Judge Henry e. Blair, who was elected dur
ing the last session Of the Legislature TO sue
coed Judge Mahood on the bencl. OF the Four
teeuth judicial circuit has rendered his resig
nation as tucmhcr Of the House of Delegates
from Roanoke, in order to enter upon the dis
charge OF his judicial functions. The Gov
ernor has accepted The Resignation, and will or
der a special election in November to fill the
vacancy. ------ .-.-...
The Warrenton Index says: "Ihe series Of
meetings at the Springs closed on Friday. The
attendance was unprecedented, aud on Sunday
week approxirna'ed 5000 persons. Among dis
tinguI>hed ministers present We're RevS ROS
sell, Wilson, Blackwell and johnson. The con-
versions numbered between thirty and forty.
The order within the eucampmcnt was good.
A rumur prevails that the Methodist denomi
nation will buy the Springs property,
The Warrenton Index says: "On Sunday
week two youths at the horse stand Of the
camp ground we're engaged in spoftive tus>le
when one threw the other named Garrett, un-
der the heels OF mule, which kicked him SO
severely on the head az to create ruuior that
he had died from its effects. We understand
the kicked youth is lot dead but is getting
well. -"
The Radicals Of Louisa county met il co.,
vention at the Courthouse on Saturday, and
after six hours dclibcratiop. elected a delegate
from each township to the nominating conven
tion-all conred. They failed to ugrec on any
uan for clerk Of the County aud Circuit Courts.
TIo-thlrds OF the meeting were Tor Porter
CONSERVATIVE against any Radical.
Fanny Lynch, colorel girl, aged seventeen
years. living near Otter River depot, on the
Lyuchburg aud Danville railroad, went into the
woods Friday evening. where she gave birth to
child, and Immediately crushed in its skull
with large rock. Her mother, suspectng
! something, went out and found the child COW
cred with leaves. The girl is in custody.
Colonel John K Conualy, Senator from the
Richmond district, has rendered his resigna-
| ton to the Governor \ special election to fiji
the vacancy will be ordered for the first Mon
| day in November. Col. Cuunally has been en-.
gagged for some time past 10 studying for the
| Baptist ministry.
| Leo Wheat, the distinguished orgauist Of
Richmond, as the intimate personal friend and
former schoomate of Carl Rosa, has written a
friendly letter to that o. sical celebrity, urging
him to visit Rlchmond during his tour of the
United States.
A volume of poems by Miss Fannie II. Mari,
of Fauquier the talented sister of Capt. Mari,
one of the first martyrs to the Southern cause,
will shortly be published.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth has re-
| ceived for record charter granted by Judge
Turner to the Valley Female School, located at
Winchester
The State Board OF Education has appointed
Gen. r. L. Page Superintendent of Schools
for Norfolk city.
The Governor has appointed Samuel Down
ing county judge for lancaster and Northum-
berand, vice Judge Straughau, deceased.
The receipts in the Richmond district last
month from the sale of STAMPS for manufacture
ed tobacco, etc., amounted to 1886, l76 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The New York Herald has an elaborate arti-
Gle upon the troubles in the South and the
wrongs of reconstruction, and urges with much
zeal the holding of National Convention for
the purpose Of establishing peace and recon-
structing reconstruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

planes for the comfort of the large congre-
retlous in daily attendance were ample; the
suppl y of creature comforts dispensed day after
day from the numerous tables scattered about
The beautiful church grove, was not only hber-
al, but bounlltul, aud the hospitality Of the
good people, 10 all the region round about, was
unlimited. Their praise wall hcncefDrth, be
III all the churches that were represented at
this Conference. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The Brazilian Chamber Of Deputies has
unanimously rejected the propoSitl"ns OF the Vi
,ramontane members for the impeachment OF
the Ministry for treason and conspiracy against
religion, and the Chambers have adjourAed M
I'll the Eth iu>taut, when the session will be
prornpuc1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Victor Hugo has written letter declining
an Invitation to the Peace Congress at Geneva.
He says peace canoot be established until
another war has been fought between France
and Germany. He points to the existence OF
deep and undying hatred between the two
countries, aud declares there will be duel
between the principals on monarchy and re-
nnhc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

An investigation is being made into the man
agemcnt of the department of the Baltimore
customhouse under Col. L. E. Anderson, based
IN compIaints of merchants aud others,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07
% Saturday afternoon number of the prin-

90 Saturday afternoon number OF the prln-
cipal business houses and finest private resi-
dences in Frostburg, Aegany county Md,
were destroyed by fire. The losses will proba
bly, aggregate $4,000. The town has no fire
department, aud nothing could be done to
check the conHagration until engines and 6remen
arrived from Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

President Grant is reported as saying that
there is no intention Oh his part 10 Use Federal
troops in any Southern States unless their SER
vices are absolutely NECESSARY to preserve the
public peace .- ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The Democratic and Conservative State Cen
trail Committee of Louisiana have issued an ad-
dress to the people of the United States, in
which they set forth the Intellectual efforts made
bythe,n for relief from thewrongs Inflicted by the
Kellogg usurpation, and point out the mischief
OF the new election law, the heavy taxation for
unhoIy purposes and falsifyiog of facts in the
invention of a war of races to bring about Fede-
raj interference 10 local affairs, the very acts OF
violence occurring 10 several parishes being de-
lberately instigated BY the adherents OF kel-
logg, as asserted by one of their number, ito
forge lightning 10 Iouisiana that there might
be,thunder ia tie North.'' The address pro-
tests against the oppressive use of Federal
troops, and concludes as follows 1.-THE people
of Louisiana do not object to United States
troops being stationed 10 their midst. These
troops may as we'll be stationed in this State as
in other States, for Louisiana is a component
part of the. Uoioo. The Federal Judiciary may,
and does as heretofore, continue to administer
the enforcement acts of Congress. No COM
plai6tos this seors has been or can be made
against Louisiana by the most fastidious civil
rights partisan, bdt The people Of Louisiana do
protest against the judicial persecution in store
for them, and against the oppressive abuse Of
Federal troops, not to assist in the execution
Of the enforcement acts, but really to overawe
the people in the coming election
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

The American Expedition to the Cape of
Good Hope to observe the trausit Of Venus ar
rived at Cape Town on the 5th of August
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Col. John S. Mostly has been invited to de-
liver the annual address before tie Agricultural
Socjetv al Hagersuown, Md, in October. The
President aid Cabinet have accepted 40 lhVi'
tation to be present on the OCCASION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ], 1874.

virginia by her conservative course exacts
nraise even from her political enemies. lhe
Wasbisxs too hrenieessays, 10, referring to the
recs, klaasa outrases i9ssome parts of:the
South, 81 sOfd sDomioion hasemsintained 9
dignity of action and self'respect worthy OF the
Mother Of States and Statesmen. That her
people sympathized with their Southern broth
ers 10 the rebellion there is no denial 90 their
part. thai adaus of hercitizens fought tor the
cause of secession they admit but 1t is due
them, 10 justice, say that the generality OF the
people have shown by their actions that they
accept the, past as past, and are ready and will
ing to aid 10 building up q good government
They have their prejudoes, local. social, and
political. They believe that the best people
are born 10 Virginia, but 10 no case is it even
hinted that man has been ostraoised or irown-
ed down when he emigrased to the State tor
the purpose of building up his fortune by legl-
innate aud honest means, aud thought more OF
working out wealth from the soil than by fitch
ing from the public crib. 10 all her poverty
Virginia isipreud, aud her people are probably
more interested 10 fox hounds and politics than
in'the, material development fthe State. Yet
they are glad to welcome those men who go
therefor the purpose of developing the resour
ces of the State, which are undounded Virginia
stands ahead of al! the Southern States iu ma
terial resources and she would cheerfully vel,
come to her midst men, no matter where they
We're horn whn will aid in their development.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

A dispatch from Shanghae to London re-
ports that the difficulty between CHINA and
Japan iu regard to Formosa has been settled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

Lewis Oates, a negro, who WAS 10 Nicholas
vile, KY, jail for outragipg Miss Strange, was
hanged GA Saturday last by Il mob.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

TOILET SOAPS-Colgste i Co.'S, Nc
l. Keone Van Hasgan & Co.'S, Robinson
Bros. & Cos, and Park Co.'S. Toile: Soap.
SEPT &. B. LAWSON 81 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07
LOST avn PDUySD.

The funeral of the late General Foster took
place 90 Saturday at Nashsu, n. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-07

600 JAPANESE FANS, at &c each' lo'
OOO sale at l47 King street.
LAX w. f. BROOkES'