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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Philadelphia Ledger says:-"While
now in the heat of summer, trade and business
of every character are exceedingly dull, there
is nevertheless an increasing hopefulness as to
the future in nearly all financial and CONNER
cial departments, with an evident improve
ment in the current traffic in many descriptions
of merchandise. The fall trade, it is believed
will early manifest increased spirit, the first evil
deuce of which will be more Inquiry for money
followed by higher rates of interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Richmond branch of the Freednans
Bank was closed yesterday. The Wblg says
large crowd congrcgated in front Of the bank
bewaling their sad loss. The loss will fall very
heavy on the poor colored people Its thought
that the bank will pay about 50 per ct. 90 the
deposits The number Of deposltors Is 5,GOO,
with $40, 900 on deposit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The various agricultural aud mechanical So
cielies throughout the country are beginning
to send out their circulars for the exhibitions
to occur during the present year The New
York Journal Of Commerce says that the Am-
erican Institute lays up $25, 900 or $50, 900 an.
nuaIlY from its eXpUsltlOns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Richmond Dispatch in commenting upon
the Kempcr Mosby letters, says :-"Ihere Is
nothing 10 the letters detrimental to Governor
kemper or involving him In even a suspicion
atf. citing his loyalty to the Conservative party
or to his fellow citizens. This whole letter is
fraLk, manly, aud proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The population of Paris has now, it is be-
lieved, just about again recovered the point
which it had attained, in numbers, before the
outbreak of the great German war namely
very nearly two and quarter millions The
wars Of 1870 and 1871 carried the population
down to about l $50, 900 people, which is only
little above the census of 1866; but now the
growth is again rapid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

King Victor Emmanuel, accompanied ny
the Princess, reviewed the troops and the Ma
tional Guard at Rome on the Sth instant. A
large crowd was present, and the people
heartily cheered the King and the troops
Signor Minghetti, in uniform, ard wearing
the Order of the Anuuuziata, rode by the side
Of the King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

John H. ketcham, for a number OF years
member of Congress from New York, has been
rendered by the President, and has accepted,
the position as one Of the commissioners OF the
District of Columbia He aud all the other
commissioners are expected to bond to-day,
and will then regularly assume the duties OF
their position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Marlboro Md, Gazette has entered
upon It's thirty ninth year, and has been en-
larged aud improved in its typographical ap-
pearance The Gazette is most excellent
paper and we wish it the long continued sue
cess il so we'll deserves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Richmond Wing says: The copious
and welcome rain with which we have been
favored has fresheued up everything. 1t came
in good time for the corn. which was lauguish.
ing for want of it. Other crops will also be
greatly benefited by it. Vegetables which we're
fast burning up will be Refrigerated. A few
more such rains during the month upon which
we have entered will secure the corn crop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Monetary affairs remain without material
change The statements of the condition Of our
Banks, published yesterday, shows u considers-
Bile filling off in the indivi6u a deposits but this
may, in a great m assure, be attributed to the
drafts upon our merchants from the country for
harvesting expenses A large amount of in
terest due on the bonds of the w. g., V. NJ. s.
e. S. r. 4 has been paid out since the 1st. that
company having promptly net its obligation in
this particular, rs usual In New York yester
day money continued very easy at 3s3! per Ct for
call loans and 5!a6! per cent for first class paper.
Governments were dull and prices were irregu-
lar. The Government sold 81, 0O00OJ in gold at
ll051all0.G} Virginia bonds are firm; consols
503.5 detached coupons 79A79i; pee ers 30.
kalro d securities are quiet q. u A. IS 191a
~; do S. 81; w. i D. bonds - s.. Corpora
ton Of Alexandria stock 6sa1O. The interest
on the last due on the lst, could not of course
be met because of the late day ut which th.
Revenue bill was passed. and the time allowed
in which to collect the taxes.
DIVIDENDS Tho following is n list of semi
ANNUAL dividends recently declared by various
institutions in this city:
First National Bank, 5 per cent
Union Bank, 5 per cent.
Virginia State Insurance Co., per cent,
Virginia Fire and Marine ms Co., per 81
Merchants National Bank, per cent
National Bank Of Firg mia. pr cent
State Bank of Virginia, per ct -R.ch. Whig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Freedmau's bank in Washington was
opened yesterday for the purpose of explaining
to customers the position iu which the trustees
fud themselves No deposits we're received or
paid. The case bears particularly hard where
the sixty days required notice had been served
and had just expired No further action will
be taken until commissioners are appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03
ALEXANDRIA,, Y \.
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1874

The funeral of Manuel Concha took place
Yesterday at Madrid. The ceremonies We're
very imposing, aud the crowd of spectators on
the line of the procession was immense. Mar
shall Serrauo and all the Cabinet Ministers fol-
lowed the coffin. At Havana funeral honors
we're paid to the deceased by the firing OF min
ute guns from the flagship of the Spanish fleet
in the harbor, and from the forts, the tolllng OF
church bells, flags at halfmast on all public
edi6ces and foreign consulates. To day relgl
Gus ceremonies will be held 10 the Cathedral,
at which Captain General Coucha will assist.
After the religious services the entire military
force in Havana will march past the Cathedral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

A dispatch from Washington says: There
is to be new division in the Office of the Trea-
surer, to which the redemption work created
by the new Currency act will be assigned. The
employees are to be paid by the banks. The
magnitude of this business cannot yet be known.
but the division will be very important one,
and its head is to be Mr.. E. 0. Graves"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Fredericksburg News says that Gen. K.
L. 4. Bcale is to be the Conservative candidate
for Congress 10 that district, as declared on all
sides
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Book Trade Association of New York,
has protested against the ratification of the
Canadian Reciprocity Treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Norfolk Landmark pays a deserved
tribute to Capt. john r. Ludlow upon his re
tircmert from the office of Mayor Of that city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

PIUs IN has come into fortune. The late
Cardinal Falcinelli left him all his property.
including jewels valued at half million of
francs The Pope accepted these jewels, bu.
the rest of the Falcinelii property, valued at
CSC, 900 francs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The tax levy for the city of New York
for the ensuing year has been fxod at $3l,
500 3Ol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The Richmond Wing denouuces, in severe
language, the party who furnished the copy of
letter to the Evening Journal, said to be ad-
dressed by COL John s. Mosby to ex- Governor
Walker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

We have received the first number of the
Maryland independents new paper, just start
ed at Port Tobacco, Md, which presents a
handsome typographical appearance aud is we'll
filled with interesting matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

This weeks number of Listelfs Living Age
has been received. The Living Age is very
valuable publication, and the subscription price
is low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

The old Jail at Harrisonburg, Va, has beer
eoDyerted into griSt mill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

Henry Ward Beechcr completed his Glst
year on the oath ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

CoUSTERFEIrs. "A batch of counterlsils are
said 10 be ahoat including tens on the lst Ma
tional Bauk OF Lockporr; twentics On the LIST
National Bank OF Plaiu6eld. New Jersey; tens
on the Central National Bauk Of Romc; tens 90
the Fourth City National Bauk, Rochester,
twos on the West Chester Couo.y National
Bank, PeekskIl; and twoS on the City National
Bank orPuughkeepsie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03
LIST OF LEFT ERS

Remaining in the Alcxandria, Va, F"-totiir"
Ju,y3, 1878
Persons calling for letters will say they ur" al
vertised and give the date of til" list
If not called for within thirty day they w!i h''
sent to the dead letter office, IN Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

LoUDoUN County ITEMS The total num-
Der of dogs 10 the equity assessed Tor the past
year was 2,7O2; delinquent ll3; tax collected
81 Oil 10; disbursa ments, including expenses
&c., PCS. TO- There w.re killed durug the
wear. $40 sheep, the assessed value OF which
was 81 ,g23. % an average OF s. III each-tD
meet which there was, as above stated, Sl,G13.
GG, or 81 cts 10 he dollar.
The tax for this Township footed up last
year, as follow:
Township Levy, Sl,2G4.5S.
Road Tax, 3,UGU.4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

Of this amount there was returned dellu-
qucnt-o on county levy, So 81 and on Road
Tax. S2l 2S, making the total delinquency gu
81 324 3d. but S24 65.
Persons holding claims for sheep destroyed
by dogs for the year ending gu The 3lst day
January, 1874, are uotifcd that they are en-.
tiled to 81 cts Oh the dollar, and that the tu"d
to pay the same is now i'll the hands of the
Commissioner, awaiting their call.
Among the appointments made for Camp
Meetings by Presiding Elder +. y Phelps, Of
the Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church, are
for Hcrndop Circuit, pear Ihornton's, July 81
Hillsboro' Circuit, near Harper $ Ferry, Au-
gust 7th; aud one for Hillstoro' Circuit, near
Waterford, August p, to embrace two Sab
baths
Harvest in this county is pretty we'll over,
and the crop of wheat, though not fully up to
what was anticipated, is, We are glad to learn,
generally satisfactory. The yield of straw in
most Instances is abundant but the heads from
some cause are not we'll filed.
The scholastic exercises Ofthe LceSGurg AGA
deny we're closed Oh Friday. Rev. [. 4. Wood
son, Principal for the past session, has gone to
take charge of Baptist congregation In Mary
laud.
The mumps prevail to some exteutln HamII-
ton and vicinity. -Krfor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

ADEvoTED LOVER. "A young man in Prince
William having fallen in love with Stafford
belle, jumped off the lightning express at
Brooke Station, few nights ago. to 90 with
her to frolc. His acrobatic performances in
the cut when he touched the ground surpassed
anything ever seen 10 a circus. He turned a
double somerSault, stood on his head, smashed
his hat and tore his good clothes all to pieces
He had made up his mind that that other fellow
shouldn't 90 with her to that dance. - Fred.
Lc1iuer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

THE FULTZ AND CHILL WHEAT. The heads
of wheat before US grown by Mr.. J. B. Light
foot, 10 Caroline county, of the Fultz variety,
are among the very finest locking specimcus
we have ever seen. They are very long, look
to be we'll filed, FIVE grams to the mesh, and
had they been flied would doubtless average
one hundred grains to the head. When, how
ever, we rubbed some of them out, they yield
ed only ten or fifteen grains CT shr.veied wheat;
Never did we see so poverty stricken yield
from such noble looking heads. The specimen
of Chill wheat grown by Mr.. Philip Rohb, a
long bearded variety, was nearly as promising
ip appearance but when the test was applied,
the yield was found TO be about the same as
that of the Ful;z wheat. II these spcciweos
are any indication of the general result the cry
of wolf short crops-ls no sham. Would
that it we're. Fred Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

BAZAINEs RESTRICTIONS. Marshal Ba-
zaine, contrary to what is generally thought is
undergoing real and severe detention. lie is
con6ued within the fort, and has but the ter
race on which to take his walks. The rest of
the island is forbidden to him. He has no gar
den at his disposal, as has been previously re-
ported, with the exception of a few trees and
flowers on the terrace. Madame Baz.lne Is
with him She may leave the fort when she
peases, says the Loudon Times: so may NJ. Ba-
zaine's aide de-camp. but they need a special
permission from the Minister of The lntrrer to
re-euter the fort Hence Madame Bazaine
stays as long 10 the prison as possible. The
view is extensive on from the terrace, whence
the open sea may be discovered. There is not
sufficient fresh water in the island, and small
boat which serves 10 communicate with the
coast brings over the quantity necessary. The
ex marshal at first suffered great deal from
this scarcity of water. He was Obliged TO re-
duce his baths in order to water the flowers on
the terrace Hence the aide de-camp had to
20 to Paris to ask that more abundant sup
DIV of fresh water mi ght be brought from the
mainland-.a request which was at once grant
ed, to the great Joy OF the prisoner. Bazalne
leads very uniform life aud seems resigned
to his lot. He reads much, works all the morn
ing, is tachiturn, and avoids az much as posi-
BILE showing himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-03

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, July -
The offerings of Cattle this week have been i.Ily
equal TO the demand, which has been lair; price.
ranged from A 10 O!c per ID gross. Sheep III
fair supply and tolcr bic demand with sales nj
Ja5t", according to qunlity. Lambs 50sSl.
Hogs dull at jOaSS IS. Cows and Calves 25a
500, with but few r1iering
New-York tribune., 1874-07-21
FOREIGN NOTES.

Count Schouvalof has been appointed En-
bassador of Russia 10 England
The storm of Wednesday last did much dam
age In the parish of 1T. Augustine, Canada Ihirty
houses and barns altogether partially destroyed
No lives were lost.
The police of Berlin, in accordance with
telegram from Kissngcn nave searched the house OF NJ
Cremen editor OF the Gerpidnia. and other prominent
Ultra-MOntanes and seized "A number OF documents
Queen Victoria sent message to Paria-
nlent yesterday asking a grant for Prince Leopold
who attained his majority The 7,h OF Apr last The
message VIII be considered In the House ol Commous Oh
Thursday.
Don Francisco LaiDfesta left Panama on the
18th of July tor the United States and Europe lie is the
Under Secretary of the Ministry OF the Interior OF Gua
tcmala ana charged with various commissions from
ls Government.
The British steamships Tenedos and Petrol
were az anchor in harbor of Panama on the lth OF
Jly The Tenedos was TO have left for Gnatemale 3i
Mhler bat II WAS subsequently reported that the
Petrol would b. dispatched ia Der place.
The Government OF Costa Rica is taking
charge of the railroad be constructed tn that state
and il pushing il TO completion a. rapidly crcum-
stances will permit I IL proposed 10 lay a telegraph
from Port Lmon 10 Aspinwa Win iand lines 10
connect with Nicaragua, Salvador, ana Guateinala'
According 10 reports from Panama to July
II there were fears of coming revolutions arising appa-
renty from the expected ret1rn Of Senators and Repre-
sentativps ron Bogoa. The government l-sued ny
sheet the people that there was no forndhtoh
Tor the country needs peace ana that heAS-
urcs had been taken for ITS pTeserVatlon'
A banquet was given in Mexico on the 4th
Of July IN honor OF American independence. All the
Americans in city present, and the dinner was
also attended by President LarIO de Teada the mem
hers of the Cabinet the Diplomatic Corps and leading
OF TIE country and The press Minister roster pre-
sided The Declaration Of Iudep 3ndence was read pdtrl-
otIc speeches reclted. and cordial oasts eXchlnsed
New-York tribune., 1874-07-21
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.

DECREE RESPECTING THE MANNER IN WHICH DUTIES
ARE TO BE PAID-RELEAsE OF AN EDITOR FROM
IMPRISONMENT.
HAVANA, July 20.-Captain- General COncha
has issued decree. to take effect Aug providing that
duties shall be paid follows Fifty per cent in specie,
2j per cent in Spanish bank bills with 100 per cent
added, and the remaining 25 per cent in bank bills at
their nominal value. On aud after the 1st OF August.
land taxes to be paid in bank bills with an addition
OF 100 per cent
The decree of June authorizing the Spanish Bank to
sell specie the OF the Treasury to be used in
the payment OF duties, is annulled.
Planters and merchants of d rent branches OF trade
holding meetings and appointing committees tosde-
the best and speelcst ways of plyins the tax on
capital.
sehor Enrique Hompanero, formerly editor OF the
Republican Journal FL G0.r0 Fryio, has been released
from prison.
An army order has been issued declaring that no
leaves of absence will be granted to officers 10 return to
Spain except in OF wcsauthcntcdted physical in
ability 10 perform duty.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-21
FINANCIAL NOTES.

a. ID. Hoagland brought suit against Ste-
phen H. Alden to 81 bonds OF the Erie, Panes
VILE aud Ashtabua Railway OF tbe value 900 EACH
aud 300 which he had collected the coupons OF those
officers. and gave bail In $1,000. l.. b. Wesley, Ebsu
Goodwin aud II. j. Hastings being hs bondsmen.
The officials of the Chicago and Canada
Southern Railroad say that arrangements making
which Will insure the speedy completion of that line to
Chicago. The disposition OF the Canadian people is 20
foster the enterprise aud push forward to success la
section s25C0) has been given Tor the construction
OF a small branch road to the main line.
Stockholders meetings were held yesterday
with q view to consolidating the following railroad
companies on Long Island: Flushing and North side
Railroad Company Central Railroad Company OF Long
Island, Central Railroad Extension Company, North
out OF 590 shares. These roads are all owned or
controlled oy the Flushing and North Side Railroad.
1t is understood that investigations are being
conducted In San Francisco the part OF German bond
holders INTO the financial condition Of what known as
tho Vallejo Railroad system, and that revolution will
be made IN the business which will, no doubt, rebound
Pacific Road that they will attempt clear their
skirts by throwing all the blame on Latham and his
associates who transerred the roads 20 that Companyo
The affairs of the local branch of the Freed
mans Savings Bank assumed Q new phase yesteday
City Marshal Denis Calvin levied the safe and ONCE
furniture OF the bank IN Bleeokert under Judgment
in tho case OF Arabea Mappn. property attached
is worth three times the Claim OF Mrs Mappin The
officers OF the bank told tho Marshal that the property
which he had seized had previously been transferred By
the Specla Bankrup act Of 1873 TO the
appointed under that and that the claimant could
Counsel % for Mrs Mappn, however. instructed the
Marshall to proceed and Ne formal levy was therefore
made Unless legal procee - are taken In opposition,
MApptps ela1Ra, -4--f~ - - y
New-York tribune., 1874-07-21
WASHINGTON.

THE PRESENT FORCE OF THE ARMY AND TIE LoOA'
TON OF THE SEVERAL REGIMENTS.
WAsuINGTON, July 20-In view OF the receni
legislation OF Congress reducing the army to mere
shadow and the Indian outbreaks constantly occurring
along extended frontier it becomes matter OF i'
portance what disposition has been made OF tue
military forces OF the United States, aud also what pro-
portions in the Indian country the Southern States
and seaboard and Canadian and Mexican frontiers Inc
following Is abstract Of the return OF troops ana
their location on June 80, 1874
CAVALRY.
Frs29 California, Oregon Missouri Idaho washnSto on
onfsso Ports Sander, and Laane Camps Drown aud
Tiri-863 mem fort D. A. Rass spotted Tas Agency, Fort
Peman and Camp Robinson ami sydney BaIEae aud FoH Nc
Fourh-766 men; Texas.
fDh-908 men, Department Of the Missouri.
slln-e7j men Department OF Aupna.
scDen,A-89} men: Minnesota a~d Dakota
TaA-56i men Fort Gill; Indian Territory, AMI cOnchO Grsn,
Fes. ms, so.le7s 4sTH1r"T men. Tars-e3s uea
meGi fVh-G53 men all GA the seaboari.
FYrst-5Gs men Department q Dakota
S,'Ha-5l5 men Georgia, Nabsml, and Tennessee
t55 Sss an k.yy %se%Gf aG saG sGa E1a rsn.or
Sich-j6l men Dakota.
Ig5S-5sj %sa sI Military Division Of the Pac!al.
NiliG-552 men Nebraska " yomiIg.
E,crata-55o men, Texas ana Indian Territory.
@s" CaoIna ,, ai d1o Nevada aud Arizona
ast1z2G5 5y men wgo%ins inS se5,,i' ,a,,
slsathj9i men Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi and Ar
Kightan-is Sc men south carolina and Georgia
Trenah-5i5 %eni Miguesoa and Dakota o.... .,,f,,o
Tieentg -tspd-57s men Deoarment OF the Platte
TcesS~5Gi mem: feras and Indian Territory
EHgaer Bat.a!on-357 mem Wieus Point, NewYOrt. Total
New-York tribune., 1874-07-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.
EX-sECRETARY McCULLOUGHS VIEWS on THE
FINANCIAL SITUATION.

CINCINNATI, July 20.-A special dispatch from
Fort Wayne Ind to The Gazette says that exsecretary
Mccullough interrogated to-day on the financial
question: and expressed his belief that the financial
bill would very little effect upon the business
Of the country He fayors the adoption OF the
policy looking toward a speedy resumption Of specie
payment and bitterly opposes any further imitation
Of the currency. The present tariff he regards as
unjust and oppressive in many respects. and fayors
strictly tariff He fayors the financial views
forth in the GrantJones memorandum, and wishes
the Government had adopted them years ago. He de-
nOunces the policy advocated In tho platform OF the
Indiana Democratic Convention OF paying Five
Twenties in greenbscksas the first step toward repuda
ton and National dshOnor. He thinks against the
present National banking system unwise and impotic.
and thinks the system should not be abandoned until
better is devised. He expresses preference for
National hank notes Treasury notes q circuat
ing medium inasmuch as the latter are always under
the control Of the party In power. who may initiate
contract at pleasure, thus dsarranging the business
intelests OF the country at Will.