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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

At the recent election 10 the Choctaw and
Chckasaw Nations, J. T. Coleman Cole was
elected Governor Of the Choctaws and Frank
Ovorton, Governor of the Chickasaws. This
is regarded as a triumph of the progressive
marty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The Louisville Courier Journal says Al
ter careful perusal Of Mr. Beecher' statement
we feel so thoroughly convinced by its logic and
eoquence that we are almost tempted to be-
licve, that, if not really guilty. he may possibly
be comparatively innocent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

Prof J. w. Dean, of the University OF
West Virginia, has been elected to the chair OF
mathematics and ancient languages in the
PENNSYLVANIA State College,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The United States steamboat inspectors at
Pttsburg have instituted proceedings against
the officers of the steamer which carried the
prize-6ghters to their destination on the occa-
sion Of the late encounter between Edwards
and Gnunr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The Boston Journal of Commerce, high
authority on commercial questions, announces
that it will henceforth quote greenbacks or cur.
rent money at its proper discount, instead of
quoting gold at premium as heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The St. Louis Republican of the 18th inst.
says that private letter received by Judge
Long from President Grant, states that it is
his intention to be in St. Louis during the com
ing fair and remain a week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

Jersey, the little island in the English Chan
mel, sent to the London markets in two months
this spring 81, 100000 worth of new potatoes.
The seasons crop of this vegetable gives tor
the total area Of the island $35 an acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The services at Wesley Grove camp conclud
ed last night. They created general interest
and were highly successful. The attendance Of
visitors was very large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

Scribner's Illustrated Magazine tor Boys
and Girls, for September has been received and
is as full Of Interesting matter as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The foreign imports at New York for the
month of July, show gain Of two millions or
the corresponding month of last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

A London dispatch says that the condition
of MIR. Laird, whose serious illness was an,
nounced.on Saturday, is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The recognition of the Spanish Republic by
England, France and Austria, was othclalIy
promulgated at Madrid yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

During the months of May and June there
was not, in the city of St. Petersburg, sin
Gle murder or attempt against life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The will of Mrs. Mary GUSTS Lee, widow OF
General Lee has been submitted Tor record III
the County Court of Rockbridge, at Lex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The Vienna New Free Press says it has re-
liable information that the Pope will soon re-
cognize Marshal Serrano as President OF Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

M. DeForcade la Roquctte, one Of the ablcst
of Napoleon's later Ministers and Bonapartlst
leader since the fall of the empire, died on Sat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The Old School or Hard shell Baptist, held a
four days meeting at White Oak church in
Stafford closing on Sunday Eigh hundred
persons attended the morning service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

AMMONIA. No housekecper should be with
out bottle Of spirits Of ammonia, for besides
its medical value it is invaluable for household
purpose.
1t is nearly as useful as soap, and its cheap
ness brings it within reach of all. Put tea
spoonful of ammonia to 3 qusrt of warm soup
suds, dip in - flannel cloth, and wipe Oft the dust
labor it will save. No scrubbng will be need
ful. 1t will cleanse and brighten silver wonder
fully; to Il pint of suds mix q teaspoonful of
spirits, dip in your silver spoons, forks, &c, rub
with u brush and polish with chamois skin.
For washing mirrors and windows it is very
desirable; put few drops of ammonia on II
piece OF paper, and it will readily lake off every
spot or finger mark on the glass. 1t will take
out grease spots from every fabric; put on the
ammonia nearly clear, lay botting paper over
the place, and press hot fiat iron on it for few
moments. A few drops in water will clean lace
and whitcn as we'll, also muslins. Then it is u
most refreshing agent ut the toilet table; lew
drops in basin Of water will make better
bath than pure water, and if the skin is oily. it
will remove all gl.ssiness and disagreeablc
odors
Fer cleaning hair and nail brushes it is equally
good Putt teaspoonful of ammonia into one
pint of water. and shake the brushes through
the water. When they look white rinse them
in water, and put them in the sunshine, or in q
warm place. to dry. The dirtiest brushes will
come out of this bath white and clean. For
medical purposes it is unrvaled. For the head-
ache it is desirable stimulant, frequent in
haling of its pur gent odors will often entirely
remove catarrhal colds. There is no better rem
edy for heartburn and dyspepsia. and the aro-
matte spirits of ammonia is especially prepared
for these troubles Ten drops of it q wine glass
are often great relief. The spirits of ammonia
can be taken in the same way, but it is not rs
palAtable.
In addition to all these uses the effect of am
mona on vegetation is beneficial. If you de-
sire roses, geraniums, fuchasas &C., to become
more fourishing, you can Try it upon them by
adding i've or SIX drops to every pint of warm
water you give them, but don't repeat the doses
ofleacr than five or six days lest you stimulate
them too highly. SO be sure AID keep q large
bottle Of it in the house, and have glass stop
per tor it. as it is very evanescent, and also in
riOus to corks --Erchnnyc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18
The Governor General of Canada.

CHICAGO, Aug. l7.--Lord Dutfcrin, Cover
nor General Of Canada, who has been the
guest of this city since Saturday, visited The
Board of Trade, this morning, accompanied by
his wife and his staff The party were re-
ccivei with marked respect aud cordially by
the members of the board and on their dcpar-
turc were enthusiastically chcercd. They will
spend few days in visiting places of interest 10
the city.
During his visit to the Board of Trade to-
day, Lord Dutferin, on invitation, made a
speech, in which he considered the reception
he had received as a striking proof of the
friendly feeling existing between the UDited
States and Canada. 1t would not become him
as Governor General of Canada, and simply a
legislator OF the crown, to express his senti-
meots 90 any political question, but he could
say the government Of Great Britain and that
Of Canada desired to pursue those policies that
you'd teul to Increase and dcvelope the per,
| sonaI relations that DOW bind those powers to
| the United States. His government did moi
Imagine that III any agreement or treaty a one
sided bargain was desirable or possible. and ht
| believed our people were actuated by the same
| honorable sentiments in regard to Canada. Ii
would ever be his pIost earnest wish TO endeav
or 10 promote the joint interest Of the Uuilet
States aud Canada, and bring the two couutrie:
into closer relations. Lord Duftern remarks
were frequently interrupted by cheers on the
part Of members of the Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

The Sons and Daughters Of Liberty, color
ed organization Of Arlington, had parade 10
that place Sunday. A brass band played and
q nrominent colored reverend of Washington
preached. The Odd Fellows, another coored
organization, paraded on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

Arlington has the champion croquet players
Of the county, and the sounds of their nallets
are ever heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

BIOLOGICAL CURIosTIEs.-Ih Dutch ship
Medea at Philadelphia on Thursday from Ba-
tavia, brought, 10 addition to her cargo OF mer-
chandise, one wild cat, two hundred birds, one
antelope. and two small monkeys, for the Zoo.
logical Garden in the park The Medea sailed
with eight hundred birds and two antcopes.
Six hundred of the former died on the passage,
and one of the latter jumped overheard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18
OYSTER .7.,,v fssH DE.IhENs.

CPICES-Clovcs, AlisEicc, Mace, Nutm -
- White and Black NJ ustsrd seed, Pure Eng.
li,h Mustard, White. Black and Long Prpp"r
and Race, Jamaica and Pure Ground Gin4"r
Just received and for sale by
augl JANNEY & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING An accident oc-
Cured at fremont, Ohio, on the 18th instant,
during heavy rain and thunder storm. While
many people we're gathered at the Mount Cav
airy church to witness the inerment of the
child of Mr.. Joseph Smith, of Springfield a
heavy thunder storm arose quite suddeny In
the west, accompanied by wind, lightning and
heavy peas of thunder. Shortly before the ar
rival Of the procession terrific stroke was
heard. and several houses 10 the vicinity of the
church received severe shocks. At the time of
the discharge there we're a dozen ladies stand
ing in the vesibule directly under the cupola
and spire, from which lightning rod descends
but which failed to conduct the whole current,
thus allowing considerable amount of electri-
city to descend upon the unfortunate occupants
of the vestibule, prostraling them 10 general
heap. No apparent Injury was done to the
building. The number of persons more or
less Injured was nine-a few severely and the
rest slightly. Five other persons who were
in the main room of the building all escaped
unipiured. In short time the injured par
ties were sufficiently rallied to be taken to their
homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18
\ Mad HORSE IN CULpEpER.-A Culpepe
correspondent Of the Richmond Dispatch Of th
1it n instant SAYS.

\ Mad HORSE IN CULpEpER A Culpeper
correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch of the
18th Instant says:
Last week Il fine sorre horse, val at $780,
belonging to William g. Smith, esd, of Gull
pepper, and supposed to have been bitten by Il
mad dog, exhibited signs of Madness and died
after most intense suffering. On w ednesday
morning Mrs Smith rode this hcrse to church,
attended by her husband, who was also on horse.
back: After church they went to visit Mrs
Smiths intner. On crossing Hazel river the
Eorsc seemed to become frightened and trem-
blcd all over rs if he would fall down in the
water. That night he refused to eat anything.
They spent the night With Mrs. Smith father
Next day OF! their way back to the church, on
crossing the same stream the horse acted in the
same manner ne on the day before They staid
| VI church till the afternoon. On their return
| home the horse was inclined to run all the way,
and with difficulty Mrs. Smith could restrain
| him. Reaching home ilr. Smith drenched the
horse, and it was immediately after this that he
had his first fit. He fell to the ground and bit
the earth repeatedly; then getting up he would
rau as fast US he could go around in twenty
| five acre field. There was another horse in the
| lot; he did not seem disposed to fight him; he
woul.i bita s.umps and paw them. When he
| SAW any object he would run to it with all his
might, and on reaching it would fall down. On
| Thursday morning Mr.. Smith gave the horse Il
| bucket Of water. He drank swallow or tSo.
and then stamped the bucket to pieces &c
| Ioamed u. the mouth ard slobbered like mad
dog. He never stopped running day nor night,
and WAS constantly making moaning noise.
| His eyes were I'D like balls of fire. and he kept
his head right up in the air nearly all the time.
He would run up to his master, chopping his
teeth Together, but never offered him any vio-
! lerce On Friday night, about II O'clock he
| jumped over Two pairA Of bars and gate seven
seven feet high into Mr.. Peter Smiths field, and
|
gate, and fell dead, There was Il scratch on his
lower jaw about two inches long, rs if bitten by
dog. This had nearly healed up. On last
Thursday the scab came Oft this sore and it
seemed much lnhsmed, and rs red as Il beet 1t
is said TO be decided case of hydrophobis. He
never drank nor ate after his first lit, and from
Wednesday to Fridsy he WAS reduced almost to
| Il skeleton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

\ HOUSE FULL OF RATTLEsNAKES. "A re-
cent number of the Athens (Tcnn..) Post re-
Iates a story in reference to man named Jones
of Smoky mountain, who for some years past
has been doing an illicit business 10 whiskcyman-
featuring lie had been hunted from place to
place until finally he located securely ina noun
tain recess four miles from his residence, visit
ing his family once fortnight. Oycrstaying
the time Of his periodical visit, his wife, with
SOME Of his ncighbors. visited the secret local.
ty of his dislicry On reaching the building
the door was found bolted, and no sign of Jones
or any one could be seen. But upon attempt
ing to force an entrance they were greeted with
those peculiar notes of warning which the ear
Of the East Tennessee mountalneer never fails
TO recognize. The door was at once broken
down. and sight met them that caused all TO
start with fright and horror. The form Of the
distilIer lay upon the floor, with eyes starting
from their sockets the features horribly dis
tortcd, and body swollen to twice its usual pro.
portions, while the whole interior Of the build
ing was alive with rattlcsnakes, some in coil
and ready for BATTLE but the larger proportion
stupid aud inert, as though they bad been
imbibing literally Of the Illicit fruit of the still.
A. it was impossible to rescue the body of
Jones without mourning fearful risk it was deter
mined to rccose the entrance and other aper-
lures. and fire the building, which was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

New USE FOR POSTAGE STAMPS Under
the postal laws postmastcrs 10 little villages
have their salaries graded according to the
amount of postage stamps sold. With consid-
cradle ingenuity some of those poorly paid Of
fcials are turning an honest penny by paying
their debts and making all their purchases
with postage stamps. They get credit for all
stamps disposed OF, and their salaries are in-
creased in proportion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18
Salem, August Is.

TREATMENT OF CuINCI BUGS. SIN some OF
the Southern counties OF the State the farmers
fight the chinch bugs by blowing turrow, and
hauling log through this iurrow with single
horse, for the purpose of pulverizlng the soil,
50 that the bugs cannot crawl through 1t, aud
also to destroy them when attempting to cross
it, This requires considerable labor and rather
constant attention. A very good way is to pillow
under narrow strip OF corn when they first
leave the wheat or other gralo, which they do
when it begins to ripen. They cannot pass over
perish. If the corn is not large when first at
tackled, they can be checked by turning fur
row, with common one-hOrsc corn plow, on
the rows of corn. This will cover those at the
base of the stalk, and most of those passing
over the burrows will be lost; but when 10 large
plumbers, the best way is to pillow land some
rods wide, and give it repeated harrowlngs.
This will prevent the great army OF wlngless
bugs passing to the coru, and only leave 1t for
the isolated colonies that may fly over; but, as
they mostly move in bodies, these will not
prove very destructive. Spring wheat sown
early on we'll prepared land seldom suffers; it
is the late sown that comes in for damage. a
cold rain is certain to check these pests; but
early seeding and thorough culture are the
best prcventives. In Central Illinois, spring
wheat at best is az uncertain CROP and as it is
good harbor for the chinch bugs, | have dis
carded it from my farm crops, and do not suf-
fer from the iDroads Of this insect to any APP
probable extent. Chicago Tribune.
A LONG LIFE.-There died 10 Barnwell
equity on the 7th of July, a negro man named
Pine, who, by his own account was one bun-
dred and twelve years old. He claimed to have
been brought into Charleston as the British
were departing 10 1888 and was then twenty
one He was active aud hearty up to within a
month of his death, and made his own support
by planting rice and coro, aod had few chargcs
against him, being considered first class negro
ia mis- section. Dolly last year well known
gentleman says he saw him making baskets
and tanners, and that he could walk fifteen or
twenty miles day. Charleston Courier.
SUDDEN DEATH WHILE SINGING Miss
Mary Louise Hurlourt, daughter Of Rev. Vic
tor Nj. Hurburt, of Hone Ridge, \. T., burst
a blood vessel 10 the brain while singing 10 the
choir of the Reformed Dutch Church, at that
place, Oh Sunday morning, and expired 10 a
short time after. She was singing duet, sew
era of the notes of which were in high key:
She sang them 10 voice unusually strong and
clear, and then sanx back in her brothers arms
insensible, and was soon dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

DASS' STRONG ALE, McEwen's Ale,
- Hibbcrts Brown Stout and Porter, ST. Ju-
lien CIAret b .ck's Wines, Durand,s Olive OIL,
Worcestershire Sauce, English Pickles, S"r-
dimes &c, kept By
aug & r. b. LAWSON e CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

BOXES PRIME FACTORY CHEESE
i = received to-day and for sale low BY
aug u j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

VOU CAN BUY THE BEST FIVE CEN
Il CIGAR in town ut li7 King street.
i, VIM. +. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-18

90 BBLS REFINED SUGARS-Jus. re-
~ ceiyed and for sale at lowest prizes ~
is 30 J. G. MILBURN.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-08-09
Departure of the Archbishop of New York.
[Catholic Review. 1

catholic Review.
In another column will be found a brief
| notice Of the incidents attending the de-
parture of his Grace, the Archbishop of
New York, accompanied by Bishop Bacon,
for Rome, whittier he goes to make the
customary visit ad lmina Apostolorun
We understand that the same visit of duty
and love is also what calls the venerated
and beloved Bishop Of Portland to the
Eternal City.
| quietly as possible. 1t was we'll under
stood that it was his earnest desire that
| every public demonstration shonld be
| avoided, and that even an unusual mum
Der of his priests or of the leading mem
beers of the laity should not attend.
AS we have already intimated, the chief
object OF his journey TO Rome is to dis
charge the canonical duty of visiting the
tomhs Of the Apostles, and renewing those
bonds of allegiance which bind the episco
pate to the Centre of Unity, as required by
the oath taken at HIS conservation by
every bishop in communion and favor with
the See of Peter. This visit is made by
the American prelates once in ten years.
In addition to performing this duty, his
Grace will avail himself of the opportunity
of visiting the chief cathedrals of Europe,
aud the chief art manufactures, at which
he will confer with Mr.. Renwick, the arclli-
! tect of the new cathedral of New York
concerning the windows, affairs, and other
ornaments of that noble monument of the
first and second Archbishops of New York.
Mr.. Rep wick has already been two years in
| Europe, examining those models which
will best suggest what is needed for the
present glory of the Catholic CathedraIs of
America. Naturally, however, he does not
desire to take any steps in the matter until
! he has the advantage of the Archbishop's
decision. 1t has already been announced
in the Catholic Reuiew that it is his Grace's
| intention to present the new cathedral with
the superb gift of its altar, it's episcopal
throne, it's pulpit, and baptismal font. We
were delicate in announcing then what we
kaow on good authority, aud which we
may to. day, as his Grace is out OF the
country, without indiscretion, making pub
lic-that So strict has been his private
economy, deprivipg him of many things
which are the necessities, not the luxuries,
of his years and position, that. a loog time
since, he sold his carriage and horses, so
that he might thus add something to his
gifs to the cathedral.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-08-09

The English papers note the claim of Dutch
chemist, ,ho prot.Sses tn have discovered what
be calls he -rc:es~ur of steam," which he
gives the scieutitic name Of carbolenm. 1t is n
form of c;rhunic acid, and Mr.. Bemis, the
discoverer, says it can be made TO perform
many of toe duties unw performed by steam,
quickly available. The beauty of The discovery
to the English MUD, surprising it TO be of
practical Importance, is that it will lead to the
utilization of the chalk cliffs and lime deposits
of England, that the end of coal mining
draws near new resource for fuel will be
available.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-08-09
Antiquity Of the pouay Bible.

The American Pathological Association
which held its meeting this year at Hart
ford, Conn, is chiefly interesting to CathO-
lies by reason of the subject discussed by
Prof. Charles Short, of Columbia College,
New York. He made the Latin Vnigate,
and incidentally the English version of it,
known as the Douay, or Rhenish Bible, the
theme OF an elaborate paper, in which he
made tho following points: The Vu1gate
is the oldest Latin version of the Scriptures
in existence. having been rendered from
the Greek not later than A. ID. $50. IC was
versed by ST. Jerome, at the command
of Pope DSmusns, in A. ID. $50. from a
Greek oTigiaah.'otder than any now in ex
istence. Mpreoeer, the Vnigate is marvel
times even at the expense of the Latin
after lthe inveutioa of printing and with
movable types. 10 159QDthis edition was
revised it was afterwards amended in 1892
and 1893, called the Clementi, and is now
the authorized version of the Church of
Rome. A portion of the Gospel of ST.
Matthew was reviewed by Prof. Short, and
it's excellencies and defects commented on.
He showed for instance that the Latin from
which is translated " do penance" by the
Douay Bible is accurate rendering of the
Greek. So with certain other expressions.
The Vuigate was shO wn to be the source of
the Anglo-Saxon aud early English versions
and the Douay, or Catholic Bible was es-
pecia,ly praised for its cioseness to the
original, in which respect it holds q very
high place among all English VERSIONS
Catholic ReuieW.