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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
THE MAMMOTH CAVE.

The "Ba Room is mighty chamber, ad-
miraby fitted for the dance, with even rocky
gallery, in which an orchestra has, from time to
time, been placed, when gay parties from Louis.
vile aud other peighboripg cities have engaged
in festivities with music and torches. A short
distance beyond looms up huge mass of rock
known as the Giants Cofin. Passing the de
serted chamber, the wooden Bowl Cave, y
where oxide of iron and lime are spriukled on
the floor, aud crossing the Bridge of Sighs, .
We came at last to the Star Chamber.
Here our guide had prepared genuine sur
prise for u.s. Mysteriou,iy commanding US to
be seated in a dark corner, he suddenly seized
the lights, and saying that he would return to
find US on the morrow, withdrew. We heard
his sonorons voice echoing aloug the galleries
as he hurried back over the pathway, and
while We were yet wondering what was the OBJ
)ect OF this sudden maUeuver, we saw above
US twinkliDg stars, aud seemed to catch
glimpse Of the blue sky from which we had
thought ourselves shut out by the solid rock
Indeed, SO strange was the illusion. that we
iaucied we could feel the fresh air blowing up
on US and for few moments, imagined that
the guide had conveyed US by some roundabout
hastily left no, that be might enjoy our sur
prise. But presently we heard his voice, cou-
Tossing the cheat which he had practiced upon
Us. The dark ceiling of the Star Chamber is
covered with myriad sparkling incrustations
which resemble the stars and the artful
guide, BY careful display of his lamps and
the use of Bengal lights, had produced a
magical effect The ceiling, which was not
more than forty feet from our heads, had seem
ed remote as the heavens. 1t was like the
early dawn, when the stars seem no longer to
belong in the sky, and when they are gradually
ladlng away. The guide, in the distance, imi-
lated to perfection the Growing of the morning
cock, and then burst into loud laughter as, re-
moving the lamps, he took away with them
me me deceit, and returned to ms. Scritner $ for
UeromIe.
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Number Of Tickets, 100, 900.
PRICE OF TICKETS.

The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature of Virginia and
the Circuit Court of Orange county, proposes,
by series of Grand Gift Concerts, to establish
and endow Home for the Old, lnfrm and
the former residence of President las. Madison.
The Association is under the control of eight
trustees, six OF whom are elected bi-ennislly by
the stockholders and two appointed by the Gov
ernor of Virginia.
References by permission: His Excellentcy,
James L. kcmper, Governor of Virginia; Ills
ExcclIoncy, Gilbert c.. Walker, ex-G Gov. of Va;
Hon. Robert E. Withers, Lioutenant Governor
of Virginia and U. S. Senator elect; Hon. Robt.
w. Hughes, Judge Eastern District Of Virginia;
Senators and Members of Congress from Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Alexandria, Va, July Sth, 1874.
My personal acquaintance with u majority OF
the gentlemen controlling the Montpelier Fe-,
male Humane Association and the reputation OF
all of them enables me TO commend them as fully
entitled to the confidence of the public NO act
or representation inconsistent with honor and
integrity need be apprehended in the conduct or
representations of these gentlemen.
r. w. HUGHES,
U. S. Judge East. Dist. OF Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

Governors Office, Richmond, July 3, IA. :,
It affords me pleasure to say that am well
acquainted with large majority Of the officers
of the Montpelier Female Humane Association
who reside in the vicinity of my home, and |
attest their intelligence and their worth and nigh
reputation as gentlemen as well rs the public
confidence, influence and substantial means lib
orally represented among them.
JAMES L. kEMrEK, Gov. of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

IA KING STREET IA
PkETZFELDER & BENDHElM,
Having completed the enlargement. OF their
store, are now receiving their stock Of
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS, =,
bought in the New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore markets at greatly reduced prices
embracing in the
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT
French Merincs, Cashmeres, Poplns, all-Wool
Delaines, all-wool Reps. Diagonas, Serges, Mo-
hairs and Plaid Dress Fabrics.
MOURNING DEPARTMENT.
Drab d. Etc, Canton, Bisrrtz Cloths, Cashmeres
&C., &c
Magnificent stock of Alpacas, of the best
brands, extra low, Flannels, Blankets, Quilts
Cloths and Cassimeres. ;.
Complete stock of Table Damask, Napkins
and Towels Linen Sheeting and Pillow Casing
WLS-Broche, Ottoman, Fancy, Wool
en- and Merino. ,,
Entire new stock of Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons,
Laces and Notions.
One button Rebecca Kid Gloves at 81.
Two button do at Sl.25.
Entire new stock OF Brussels, Three-Ply, In
grain and Hemp CARPETS, at prices to suit al.
Large stock Of Gents and Ladies' Underwear.
Diff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

OS CT. DOUBLE WIDTH ALPACAS,
40 all new shades at -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27
DRY GOODS.
NEW FALL GOOD S.

NEW F a L J. & 0 u 5.
J. NJ. STEWART
Has opened q large assortment OF
DRESS GOODS.
Black Gro. Grain Silks in large assortment,
from Sl.5O to $3.50 per yard; Fine Striped
Silks, very handsome; Lyons Black Silk vel. We
vets for sacks; Atwood Parry Dress Goods
Camols' Hair Diagonals; Sergees; large assort-
ment of Black and Colored Cashmores sp superior
Black Yak Lsces and Bugle Trimmings I'm;
ported Cloaks and English Jackets Prints, and
i great variety of Domestic Goods, Irish LIN LII
ems &c. uoY 4
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TRlMMINGS, JEWELRY and NOTIONS.
GREAT VARIETY.
LARGEST STOCK IN The CITY.
have just opened my Fall and Winter stock
Of the following goods:
Guipure Lace; YAK Lace; Spanish Lace
Beaded Lace; Passamentine Trimming; Bugle
Fringe; Silk Fringe; Jet, Beaded, Silk, Oxy-
died, Steel, White and Smoked Pearl Buttons !;
Jewclry of every descriptions Jet and =. Coral
Ear Rings, Charms, SC, in great variety; No
tions, of all kinds-my stock OF these goods is
very complete; Corsels, all numbers; hosiery
of all kinds Ladies and Children,s Underwear,
best quality, and at low prices Toilet Articles
kept constantly on hand Reads, Drexers, Lu-
bins and Pivers Colognes and Extracts.
My stock is very complete, and the attention
of the public is invited to the same.
oct q c. G. BERRY. Y King ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

r A VIENNESE PATENT SILK LUIS
~ TRES at 12!c at ,
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The State Tux bills for 1874 are now ready in
my hand. for collection. All bills unpaid on
the lst of December will be turned over to the
City Sergeant for collection with I'VE PEI, cent
added. w. d. COKSE,
City Treasurer, Aicxandrla.
Ofica 20 Kinpst oct l3-2awtDl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

A FRESH LOT OF F. E. SMITH s cos.
n CRUSHED WHITE WHEAT just re-
ceived and for sale by
w. F. BROOkES,
sep Il 147 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-27

CUNS, PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAPS,
" Wads, Wsd Cutters, Metallic and other
Cartridges Game Bags &C., at low prices, at So
King street, on the corner OF Royal.
SEP 26 j. T. CREIGHTON s SON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27

Here Is the latest romance In real
life. An advertisement o few weeks
ago appeared in q New York paper
asking the whereabouts of Miss Elsie
Andrews, who was stolen from her
mother when two years old, at Cleve-
land, Ohio, in 1855. 1t was seen by
parties in Abba, Ia, who began to in
vestigate and have solved the mystery
and discovered the girl, whose real
name Is Maria Clifford. Her father,
soon after her abduction, was murder
and her mother married Sohn Pooley,
. farmer, who moved to Blakney
county. John Campbell planned to
steal the girl and her brother, but failed
to get the boy. He took the girl to
Canada, thence to Michigan, thence to
Indiana, where he changed his name
to George Andrews, and named the
girl Elsie. His wife died, and he gave
the girl to q woman, who raised her.
On Tuesday last she came to Abba and
met Mrs. Pooley, and from incidents
In her recollection, and statements
made in her hearing by Campbell, the
of mother and daughter was
beyond question. Her
brother Is now q wealthy merchant in
Ohio.-Pittsburgh Commercial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27

jefferson, in Ashtabula county, where
we were kindly welcomed, and spent s
pleasant night at the residence of ]. A.
HcweiIs, editor of the Ashtabula Se,ati.
mel. On our way down we ran by the
shore of the lake, and enjoyed a deli
cious breeze. A pleasant party of Ia
dies and gentlemen occupied part ol
the car in which we were. They goi
off at picturesque station called Men,
tor. Some odd looking but not un-
handsome carriages were in waiting to
convey them to Little Mountain, where
some of the Cievej I'D nOtables have a
summer resort. We were told that
Gen. Garfield has cottage there, and
awaited in its seclusions the Assem- bling
of the Republican Convention Of his
district at gainesville ON the morrow.
A number of the delegates were on the
train, and we saw number the next
morning on their way to the Conven-
ton. Judging from the talk we sup
posed Garfield would have an easy
victory. We learned afterwards that
he had SO out of the 134 delegates. The
delegates were as fine looking and in
telligent body of men as have ever
seen in Convention hats. Among the
party from Jefferson, though not del
egate, 1 met the Hon. Abner Kellogg,
fine looking old gentleman, ,one whom
it is pleasure to see, who swung his
hat-a white one-for Greeley in 1872.
1 was informed that he is back now,
and is warm friend of Gen. Garfield.
We left Jefferson at six O'Clock this
morning, and came to Buffalo uia. the
L. S. & NJ. s. railroad, reaching that
place at P. NJ, where after an hours
delay we took the cars on the n. Y.
Central and came to Niagara Falls.
The ride was void of incident, but re-
cent rain had cooled the air, and we
did not suffer from the dust. There is
notably less travel than when I came
over the road two years ago, and there
are fewer tourists in proportion. Prob
ably the panic of last September, from
which the country is slowly recover
ing, has something to do with it. On
the train and at the charming little sta
tions along the route, I missed the
white hats of the presidential cam
paign of 1872. The road at many points
bends down to the lake, and we caught
charming views of the blue waters.
Near Buffalo we saw miles away the
great cataract of Niagara. We arrived
at the Falls at P. NJ, and left there at
10 A. NJ. to-day. We are now on our
way across Lake Ontario to Toronto,
whence we GO "marching down to old
Quebec, where the drums are loudly |
beating" We will stop there day or |
two-not longer-our hearts desire be-
ing to reach quiet cove on Deer ISL
and, where the beautifully formed |
mackerel, the shining pollock, and the
unhandsome founder are darting |
through the emerald waters, inviting |
the eager sportsmen to come and take
them in out of the wet. Adieu. c.
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Bslmmnt go. Busimtss gireftury.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Probate Jldoe-C. W. CARROLL. Once
upstairs In public buildings, nrst door to right
SheTfT-wx G. COCHRAN. once In pubic.
buildings, 1rst noor.
Oierk OF Coauts-J. r. MITCHELL. Omcein pub
lie buildings, adjoining the court Honse.
public building, entrance at left door.
1reaarer-A. PoRTERFIELD. once on Main
street. first door West of the Bank.
Recorder-JAs. A. BARNEs. once IN public
building first floor, second door on left.
Prosecuting Anorney-W. y. KENsoN. ONCE
few doors east NJ the National Hotel.
Cbmn,issioners-SoI Hogue, Somerton; B. E.
DUNCAN, Plank Road; william Ailxander
Bridgeport
iSurueyor-NoBLE CARTER. Hendrysburgh.
CuroneT-THoMAs GARRETT, Beliafre-
Commissioners meet st ST. Clairsville on the
first Mondays of March. June, september and
December-and q Board OF Equalization
the third Wednesday of May. in each yea.
THE Probate Court meets on the hrst Tues
days Of January, March, May, July, Septem-
bar and November, as a criminal court, ana is
aI1ays open ION business hours) for the trans
action Of other business
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27

Fried Potatoes.-Pare and slice very
thin; put them into cold water five or
ten minutes. Have readys frying-pan
of boiling lard. Dry the potatoes
with q cloth; fry them . pale brown;
drain in colander; sprinkle on . little
fine salt, and serve at once. Keep the
lard boiling and fry buta few ct . time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27

Liuiy yOuIS always, anu VIII tfueSG
love, HENRY WARD BEECHER.
THEODORE TILToN LEvYING BLACK
MAIL.
The full truth of this history reuuires|
that one more fact should be told, espe-
cially as Mr.. TiltOn has invited it.
Money has been obtained from me I'M
the course of these affairs, In considera-
BILE sums, but I did not at first look on
the suggestions that should contribute
to Tilton's pecuniary wants of savoringl
of blackmail. This did not occur to me
until / had paid perhaps s., 900. After
ward I contributed at one time 5000. |
After the money had been paid over, |
in five 81 900 bills, to raise which |
mortgagrd the house live in, felt
very much dissatisfied with myself |
about it. Finally, square demand
and a threat was made to me by my |
confidential friend, that if 5000 more |
was not paid, Tilton's charges would
be laid before the public. This, saw
at once, was blackmail in its boldestl
form, and never paid q cent of it, but
challenged and requested the fullest ex-
pOsure.
But, after the Summer of 1878, 1 be-
came inwardly satisfied that Tilton was,
inherently and inevitably, a ruined
man. 1 no longer trusted either his
word or his honor. / came to feel that
his kindness was but snare, and his
professions treacherous. He did not
mean well by me nor by his own house
hold; but suffered all the more on this
account. As he had grown up under
my influence and in my church, cod
never free myself from q certain degreel
of responsibility for his misdoings, such
as visits a father for wrong-doing son,
and, In times Of great mental depres-
sion, this feeling sometime amounted
almost to mania.
Among the last desperate efforts to
restrain him from overwhelming him
sell, his family, myself, the Church,
and the whole community with the
fetid flood Of scandal which he had by Il
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27
MASONIC DIRECTORY, 1874.

Belmont Lodge, No. Ie. 2. q A. NJ. meets ev.
ery wednesday night on or preceding the full
moon. JAMES MELLOR, W. NJ.
T. h. FERRELL, Sec'y.
st. Clairsville Chapter, No. IL Royal Arch
s1asons meets every Friday night on or after
the full moon. A j. BAGGS, ID. r
T. II. FEBRELL, Sec'y.
Belmont Council, No. 81 Royal Select and
super Excellent Masters, meets on the Second
Tuesday night of every month.
III, R. BUMGARNER- T. !. @. M.
D. BAnY, Rec.
Hone Commandery No. 28 of Knights Temp
ara. meets on the first Tuesday night OF every
month. r. ID. BAILEY, ED S0In
JAS B. RYAN. Rec. marl41A
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YSIOLANG
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS DC.

fTNRO OIL FRED. Dealer In Dry Goods, Furs
Boots and Shoes &c. Patterson's block
ATTON, j., Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions,
L Boots and Shoes, &C., Opposite Treasurer q
1fifce.
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MR.. TILrON's SENSE OF MARITAL
PURITY.

MI. mOultOu duu MI. IllIOn DOtn
strove to obliterate from my mind all
belief in the rumors that had been cir.
culated about Mr.. Tilton. There was
much going on in silencing, explaining,
arranging, etc., that did not under
stand as well then as now. But of one
thing l was convinced, viz. that Mr..
Tilton had the highest sense of marital
purity, and that he had never strayed
from the path of virtue; which preser-
walton he owed, as he told me in mar
rative of his life, to q very solemn
scene with his father, who on the eve
of his leaving home, pointed out to him
the nature of amorous temptations and
snares, and the evils to be dreaded from
unlawful practices. He declared that
he had always been kept spotless by
the memory of that scene. 1 was glad
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8elmont GhrouifIe.
ST. CLAIRsVILLE OHIO.
ON THE WING.

THURSDAY MORNING. Aug. q, 1874,
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Rnsiafss cards.

j ATTORNEY at La w,
BE.LAIRE, OHIO.
ofice-Main Street. in BUTE's Building, oppo-
site National Hotel lahe'7
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
The ExpOsIiiOn.

There was 8 full attendance at tbs
Exposition yesterday, most OF the visitors
beng from the country. asst night h. re wa,
a stiil larger attendance. the numoer OF yfsi
tors being estimated at 1--WE Thousand. One o
the great sttTactio, was the terpsichor-sr
entertainment given by Mrs DeGFay Bennett
Wh Sc pup i went through the different fig
utes OF the dance " tn ease, grace and pre-.
ctslon, showing that they had been thorougnly
!u,ltuc.eo Dy TINS accomplished lady. The
entertainment was not on v cresiitablet 10 Mrs
LeGray Bennett and her pupils, but prove q
m 81 agree Die and interesting To the visitors
Al the solicitation of the managers, Mrs. Ben
net Will give another entertainments at the
exposition tomorrow evening. To-nis hi
Professor Robert HOudin, the eminent ma
giclHn, VIII amuSe the visitors with q count.
less series OF tricks tnat cannot fail TO exc te
TIE wonder and arouse the interest OF every
enc, Every day but increases The attendance
81 the Exposition, which merits the attention.
and deserves the IN st liberal pa ronage Of the
pubic. Professor Arm Ids full band will be
N hand ana contribute to the enjoyment OF
those who attend
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-11-05
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
Let US have peace.

Let US have pence.
| Tennessee has nine Democratic con.
gressmen-perhaps ten.
The different courts have located in
the Overton hotel building.
Barbour Lewis, En-. Etheridge
Co., have gone TO grass, so TO speak.
Grant thOrws up the sponge, and
charges the misfortunts OF his party upor
Dawes and Garfield.
Yesterday afternoon three hundred
anvils were Cred on the bluff in honor of thG
great Democratic victory.
-Tomeny yesterday waived exami.
10 sppear before the criminal court.
Chris. and Lena to good house al
the healer last n1gnJ. Baker Farron art
taVorites with Memphis theater goers.
Our telegrsphic reports of yester.
day and this morolng indicate that the Re
publican ship has been totally wrecked, and
all on board have been lost
The negroes declare that they have
been driven IKE aocks OF sheep long enough
and that reaiter they viii vote for the be I
men for ONCE irrespective OF party.
We are informed that many colOred
people who voted the Barbour Lewis ticket
uesd ay have determined hereaf er to cast
their suhrages with their southern friends.
The Exposition continues to increase
in interest, as is exemplired in the very large
lumber or visitors each evening. New attrac-
lions are put tn the stage every evening, and
everybody Is delighted.
"A negro, yesterday afternoon, was
parsding tbs streets with q cloth signboard
bearing the following inscription. :" Glory
sOnga iof one ne Day Ine,eteamer Barbour
O'Clock this afternoon. Cargo-CarpetbaR-
gsrsW IL " 8 an advertising dodge OF some
enterprising merchant,
AT half-psst nine o'clock last night
WI liam Montgomeryis frame dwelling No.
lac ground. Most OF the furniture and house
hold effects OF the family living on the prem
dollars; insurance not stated. the IRE Is be-
!leVed 10 have been the work OF an incendiary.
Let us remember the colored people
who put their shoulder 10 the great Derno-
rratlc wheel, ana assisted in crushing Out
Radical carp stbaggery and scalRwagR, ~; at
with those who are yet cling
tag 70 the crazy Old Republican craft. Their
eyes are beginning to be opened 10 the crafty
tricks OF their former leaders.
"A negro man created much amuse-
nent Yesterday afternoon, walking through
the principal thoroughfares, ringing huge
haud-beil 4 d carrying a banner, upon which
vas inserted: "Glory enough for one day :
Ri Gus has beat Barbour Lsvisl" etc. 6
Is Ike occasion to say, however, that IL was en-
-lrely private enterprises merchant using
he opportunity to advertise his business
Prof Mueller has our thanks for an
aviation 10 the and inaugural hop and
y rman, 10 be Civ en- at his academy tonight
4 number Of grac- ful wzltzes new cotilions
aud several novel figures VIII be introd uced
.ois evening by PIof. Niue Ter, for thp enter,
.ainmeut Of bis new Wis tors. He hiss en-
ysg ed full orchestra and assures the public
hat The evening will be one of unusual toy
nd pleasure. OF course there will be a very
AIge atteu dance OF our fairest ladies and
q OSt gallant young gentlem n.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-11-05
FINANCIAL MESSAGE.

Herewith IN accordance with law, 1 submit
for your consideration the financial condition
Of the city on the thirtie of Septem Der At
present am not prepared 70 offer any sugsea-
lions touching the financial sffairs Of the city.
except 70 request, IL possible. greater economy
in tue administration Of the city govern Enenf
The ordinary expenses lar exceed the in.
come, hence action toward retrenohment
should positively be taken. Very respect-
fully, JOHN LEAGUE. Navor.
THE C1TYB FINANCIAL CONDITION.
IEdl {IilSea - Roy.,ie5 T.b,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-11-05
ADDITIONAL RIVER News



PTTTsBURG, November 4-River on stand
with - ~ cnes in the ehanrei. Appearance,
OF rain. weather warm and cloudy.
New ORLEANS, NoveR Der 4.-Weather clea
and pleasant. Departed: City of Quincy, ST
Louis
VICKsBURG, November 4-Weather cleal
and cool. River falling slowly. Up: Carrie
V, kountz, Atlantic and barges.
L'UIsvILLE, oyember 4.-River sim fall.
Ing, with only feet inches in the canal
Weather clear and pleasant.
NAsHvILLE, November 4.-The river 1.
falling slowly with Il inches on the shoals
Weather clear and cold.
EVANSVILLE, November 4.-River falling
with 4-lO feet oy the gauge. Weather cloudy.
Mercury IS 10 64'.
CAIRO, November 4. Noon.-Weatbers smoky
and COOL Arrived: b. II. CoalIe, Evansville,
> am: Departed: Cooke, Evansville, 10 Z, IN.
Nignt-W Gather smoky and pleasant
River feet inches and falling. arrive d:
Fannie Tafum, Cincinnati, l m. Departed :
HICKORY, st. Louis pm, Fannie Tatum,
New Orleans.