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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The Washington Chronicle warns people not
to rush for the Black hills too soon, even ifthe
shining particles of gold are to be found 10 such
immense quantities as has been reported, and
that here and there is found beautiful valley,
knee deep in flowers" Something else is
wanted besides minerals and flowers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg Iudex-Appeal says: THE friends OF John
Amber Smith are quietly at work, apparently
with the hope that be may be nominated it
brought before the Republican Convention, as
d compromise man between the Burgess and
the Chandler men. But I seldom hear of
Chandler DOW as candidate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The steamer South America, which leaves
New York to-day, will convey several OH
GERS ordered to the United States steamer
Monongshela, which has been detailed BY the
Navy Department to proceed from Rio Janeiro
to Kerguean and Crozet Islands, to pick up
the parties stationed at those islands to observe
: the TRANSIT of Venus. 49, -.-~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
to live.

Two parties have gone to Europe in the To-
terest of the Treasury Department, carrying
some millions Of dollars Of the new FIVE per
cent bonds, on account of the recent loan. 1t
is the present purpose Of the Secretary to call
in thirty millions of the 6ve-twenty six per
cent bonds on the first of next month, but be-
fore doing 40 he may consult the convenience
of tho takers of the loan and the condition OF
the market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

Acting Postmaster General Marshall having
left Washington for . few days, the President
! has designated second assistant j. L. Routt as
Postmaster General ad interim. Postmaster
General Jewell is expected to assume control
of the department tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The Russian Government has refused to re-
cognize the Spanish Republic. 1t is in conse-
quence of this that the other Powers delay the
complete recognition, but it is reported that
the Governments of Austria and Germany have
sent credentials to their representatives at
Madrid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

A number of St. Louis gentlemen have been
for some years agitatiug for the removal of the
capital. They want it st. Louis, which city,
they contend, is the true centre Of the Repub-
Ito, geographically, financially, commercially,
and intellectually. They issue call for con-
veution to be held at Louisville in October, for
the discussion of their proposal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

DISEASE AMONG HORSES. We learn from
the Calvert (Md.) Journal that singular dis
ease has been prevailing to a considerable ex-
tent among the horses in the upper part of that
county. The first indication Of the disease is a
swelling in the neck just under the jaw on each
side-the swelling extending rapidly down the
neck and throat to the chest The disease does
not appear to be Of very serious nature, as
We have heard of but TWO deaths resulting
from it. Il ...us..! .-... .as..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

MrsSAdalioe Burrows, the wife Of Rev. pr.
! l.. Burrows pastor of the First { Baptist
Church in almond, died Saturday morplng
after lingering illness. She was the daughter
Of BENJAMIN Van Beuthinsen, of Albany, n.
z family directly descended from the early
Holland settlers of that section. rnr twenty
wears she has been resident OF hlchmonu
where she was highly esteemed
"A pretracted meeting under the auspices OF
the NJ. E. Church South. Rev. Mr., Stricken
presiding, has been doing Oh in the Misses
HammeIt's woods near Manassas, for several
.day, mast 10 which considerable interest has
been manifested .L.4
There will be trot Of one mile to harness.
over the Mapassas race course on Saturday the
aeth of August, between Edgar Brenton's dqn
horse, and James Goodwn's bay horse John
Williams" for purse OF sou.
Hutchison who was reported TO be MYSTERIOUS
" missing from bis home pear Sudley Mills, IN
Prince William county, turned up in Washing
ton. =, E 81.
Nancy Grayson, colored, died at the resi-
deuce of Mr.. VIM. Bootrigbt, ip Fauqer coun,
| ty. on the 10th instant at the advanced age OF
| lO6 years. ~ o.n
| The. United States revenue collectionsin the
Richmond district for the past week, we're
s93 656. The collections for the month, amount
TO 100000. al
The Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad
COMPANY paid into the State treasury 90 Satqr
day SIS, 353,67 on account'of taxes.
Governor Kemper has gone to Madison coun-
ty where he will remain week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

Paul Lessasier, Cashier for Joseph Herman
DEE. of New Orleans, has defaulted to the
amount of $4,000, and Joseph Lelery, Cash;
isr Of the Citizens bank, has embezz,ed $4O,!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

A Brazilian iron-clad has bombarded the
town Of Alvear, in the Province Of Corrientes,
on account of alleged illtreatment Of its officers,
which the authorities would neither explain
nor punish. 1t was feared that the affair would
lead to Har between Brazil and the Argentine
ReDublic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

G. w. NORRIS, Of Salem, Fauquier county,
isaaeatl. 2A'be,tsr man never lived. He was
emipently, usefnl "a wellIas good. No word Of
rsprosch ever escaped bis lips, and no one ever
castreprosch upon his Dsme. - We never knew
x.bettsf or pufer man. " May the turf press
lightly upon his hoaored dust Var. ,Laqer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

It 10 asserted that 1t the next session of Con-
.sress strong pressure will be brought BY che
moneyed interests Of the East for the entire re-
pezl Of the Legal tender act,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

WARRENToN CAMP Great preparations are
being made on the grounds Of the Warrenton
White Sulphur Springs for the camp meeting
which commences there 90 W ednesday the 2sth
of the present month. Over three hundred
people are already on the ground and one cir
Gle of tents is up. INuaassQs Guzette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

At Lima, Peru, they recently had six day
celebration Of the national independence, and
signalized the occasion BY granting amnesty to
eli political offenders ~ III ..a ~ i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

9 Reports from the Treasury Department rep
resent that the receipts from customs and in
,ternsi revenue are more satisfactory than was
expected at this season, though not SO large al
I they were during the corresponding period Of
last year. z--.r-- . +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

REMA Ks.-Receipts Of Wheat are fair, ana
the market is dull at further decline; offerings
of 1886 bushels, with sales of white ut IS for in
ferior, 10, ll2 and lbs for fair to good and red
at no. l22, ia and Us for fair t, goo1, and l"3
for q strictly prime lot. Corn is very active and
firm, and prices are advancing; offerings Of Us
bushels with sales of white ut 100, and mixed Mt
97. Rye is unchanged; offerings of Al bushels,
with sales at SO. Oats are steady; sales at 81,
with offerings OF HOP bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The story Of the German acquisition Of Por.
to Rico meets with an Indignant denial from
the Spanish Government rz-.1-. ...-,--.---
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, AUGUST "a, 1874,
Congressional Convention.

The Conservative Congressional Convention
for this, the Eighth District of Virginia, will
meet at Sarepta Hall, in this city, on Wedues'
div next, 1t IL O'clock %. = {;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

Heavy rains fell lin Chill during the month
Of July, doing great damage to railroads and
telegraph. The tosp Of uyslle was inundated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
The Beecher.TiIton Scandal.

! The papers, to-day, are again filled with fur
ther "details" of the Beecher-Tilton scandal,
Motlton's statement continued opinions of the
press, &c., So, appended to which is ''the
story Of an adopted child, about Tilton' treat
ment of his wife, how be matreated her, that
| she is an innocent woman, &c., and his i'm
proper conduct towards herself The state
meut of MOulton does not seem to have had
| the effect that Tilton's friends supposed it
| would, the only new suggestion offered being
Moulton's uncorroborated statement that both
| Beecher and Mrs Tiltou had to him personally
admitted their guilt The New York Herald
! says the forthcoming report of the Beecher In-
| vestigatiDg Committee is divided toto twv parts
One mere review of the evidence and the
other giving the conclusions of the committee,
which is that Henry Ward Beecher is not
guilty of the charges preferred against him.
| In consequence of the absence Of half of the
committee no meeting will be held until Wed
| nesday In the meantime Mr.. Beecher who
is at the Twin Mountain House, New Hamp-
shire, is receiving ''ovations. We are told
| that "the scene Of his first appearance on the
piazza after arriving was one seldom Witnessed
Everybody there women, and children
| crowded around him, grasped him by the hand,
tested in their silent greeting OF him, the sym
patby thew tell, and the admiration. they cared
oot to dissemble. - o. Sunday the stages were
loaded with visitors from all the hotels and
towns in the vicinity, aggregating about twelve
hundred. A pulpit was temporarily erectedJin
| the parlor, and the usual service was held.
The text was taken from Timothy, I'd chapter,
part Of the ] 9th verse = Nevertheless the
foundation of God standeth sure; having this
seal, the Lord k1oweth them that are His. !"
The sermon lasted. one hour. and quarter, and
was general one, making no allusion what
eyer to the scandal. = 81 e@ /,
NARROW ESCAPE "A colored man named
George Stafford, who had been employed BY
MIR. j. j. Cockrell to complete an unfinished
we'll on his farm, near this town, made q mar
row escape from death on Wednesday morning
last. Without using any precautionary, meas
ures first, be descended into the we'll and CON-
meoced work, which be continued for about
three -quarters Of an hour, when Mr.. g. +.
BraWner, upon approaching the we'll and hear
ing no sounds of work, called to Stafford, who
answered 10 low voice to please lower the
ladder" which was immediately done. Stat
ford proceeded TO ascend the ladder, but had
gotten but few feet when, overpowered by
the foul air, be fell back Being asked agaiu
By MIR. G ,ckrell if be could ascend the ladder,
he replied 10 the affirmative, aud made Sec
ond attem pt to come, to the surface, andEha
gotten about ten feet when he fell back appar-
emily senseless. A man was at once sent down,
and attaching rope to bis body he was safe
~ rescued from perilous position, but with
several bruises. = Manassas Gazette y ~ ~~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Correspondence.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 81, 1874

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug. 81, 1874.
d. S. Deloplane, esq:
SIR Are your remarks at the lst Ward
meeting GU the 18Th inst correctly reported 10
i the Alexandra Gazette and Sentinel of the
20'h Instant?
1t you are not correctly reported 10 the pa
pers of this city of the Goth inst, please inform
me what you did say on the occasion referred
to relative to Mr.. James Barbour's being the
author Of letters, COMMUNICATIONS or other pa
pers published in the Virginia Sentinel adVo-
eating the election of Col. John S. Mosty, to
a seat in Cougres? Yours, &C.,
HUGH LATHAM.
' ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 81, 1874.
Hugh Il ,th,,m, esq
SIR Your communication Of this date ask.
ing certain questions, has been received.
Flrst-You ask Are your remarks at the
First Ward meeting on the 10th inst. correctly
reported 10 the Gazette and Sentinel Of the Goth
instant? | answer they are not. There was no
reporter present, | learn, who pretended to
report what was said at the time.
You next ask, IF not correctly reported 10
the papers of this city of the Goth inst, please
inform me what you did say on the occasion
referred to relative to Mr. James Barbour
being the author OF letters, communications, or
other papers published in the Virginia Sen,i-
mel advocating the election of Col. j. S. Mosby
to seat in Congress?' In speaking OF Mr.
Barbour personally, | was complimentary, but
of his political course 10 trying to dsplace Gen.
Eppa HuntoD, | said be was the friend OF Col.
Mosby, whilst there was a chance of his. Col.
NJ s., election as 40 independent candidate, and
that he was the author of articles published in
the Alexandria Sentinel advocating the claims
of Col Mosby over the DO uinee of the Con-
seryative Convention to meet here on the 10Th.
| further said I could furnish proof OF this fact
if the statements were questioned. Respect
fully, D. S. DELAPLANE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

CAPTURE OF SUPPOSED FUGIrIvE.-
Messrs. w. w. Kiucheoe and, JOS. b. Read,
of BreDtsyillesH followed and took up q colored
nan at w Woodbridge Station, in this county, on
Wednesday last, supposed to be Joe Clarke,
an escaped murderer from Pittsylvania county
JAIL for whose arrest $40 reward has been Of
fered. We visited the Jail Oh Thursday and
from the advertised description of the murder
Eff we doubt If the man captured is Joe Clarke,
though be answers 10 part TO the description.
The man taken up says his name is Heory
Johnson, aud that be worked for Squire Dunn
portion of last year. The authorities in Pitt
sylvania have been informed Of the capture
.udnassas Gazette ......-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
CANAL COM n EkCE l..

Ar7ivas-Boats Elmer s. Kitty, Willie sly
der and P Lennon, to Hampshire and BALI
more oa Co; 6 l. Boothe, Goo sherman ana
Willie Snyder, to American Coal c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

Rev. Frederick Bell, reformed pugili
from England addressed the camp meeting at
Sing Sing on Saturday. ~ =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

: BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. The association Of
the Old School Baptist churches, which took
place near Broad Run on Wednesday, Tburs-
day and Friday of last week, was largely at
tended by people from the surrounding coun-
try. On,she last day of the meeting, and after
most of the worshippers had left, row oc-
CURED not far from. the ground between some
whites and blacks, iu which pistols and stones
we're pretty freely used n)the part Of the
whites, who put their colored opponents to
flight. -Manassas Gazette. n' Il: - =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The National Bank Of Ecuador has resumed
-
specie payment. Il a ma .-- 4, Is. .-.a.N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
.A.NUSE.NE.t-TS.
rRAND VOCAL AND INSTRU MENTAL
" II CONCERT OF THE o

VOCAL AND INSTRU MENTAL
" n CONCERT OF THE oo
WASHING TON 81 UND and fh"'
FESSOK RICHTER S BANU, AKIN
At PORThEk'S GARDEN, AUGUST Zo.n'
Commencing at II o'clock p. m. ,o;ve
Memb RS of tne Concordia Club can rece',.
their tickets at Mr.. Deslham's store. Conc'i'
dia Club cards are not good for this occas'IIt q
A limited number OF tickets will be SOFA
nsrties not mem beers of the Concordis 1T 5Oc osc-
"a Uniting gentleman and lad " by the ms ;hs
bers of the Com ittee. No tickets sold ~ 49,
gate ,., -y al lie
Committee Of Arrangements on the part " ''''
C0nc0rLia Club. ~
r. NJ. Gonndie Ihos '. h'7H'''
j. Schneider, M Hchu er'
v ~ Avail ~ -- ..l.rt s. DeathaIn,
Henry Strauss, [aug 24.3t] Louis Bril-.
A MOTHER LOT OF PRIME BUllh'
n just received by - ,,, prpN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

Il. LouDoUN CoUNTY ITEMS. "A From the Lees
burg Westinghouse. The ,drouth still con-
tiuues in this county. The time for the corn
having passed, the great solictude of our farm
ers now is for their fall pastures, BY which the
cattle and other stock are to be sustained unit
the time for winter feeding. 1t is matter Of
serious consideration with many of them.
The Courthouse square Was Lighted up on
Monday night for the first time 10 the memory
of .the oldest inbabitapt. -Four new lamps,
manufactured at Capt Heads establishment,
we're placed in position. They gave the square
q decidedly city appearance.
The order Of Good Symaritans, Of Washing
ton, D. G., composed Of colored people, visited
Leesburg on Monday" last, accompanied by a
most excellent band of mutic. They made q
good appearance, land seemed to enjoy the visit
to their Leesburg brethren - ar... II
Mr. Thomas Williamson was on Thursday
last elected principal Of the Leesburg Academy
for the ensuing year. Mr.. w. is an estimable
gentleman, and an experienced and competent
teacher. He will be welcomed, by bis old
friends, back to Leesburg again.
Mr. W. B. Carr resigned his position as a
member, Of the Eeesburg Town Council on Fri
day last, aud Capt ]. w. Foster was elected
10 fill the VACANCY. j. ,,,, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

At the meeting of Conservatives 10 Lee
Towoship, Judge James Sangster and Mr.. Bud,
Skinner were elected delegates to the Congress
sioual Convention.
The New York herald., 1874-11-24
DEATH FROM SUFFOCATION.
Coroner's Investigation Of the Fire and
Lou Of Life in Thirty-Eighth Street.

Coroner's Investigation Of the Fire and
Loss OF Life in Thirty-Eighth Street.
Yesterday morning Coroner Kessler held an In
quest In the cases Of Margaret Whaen, nfty-nve
years OF age, and william Roach. nine years Of
age, who we're suf1ocated at the fire which occur
red at No. 3is East Thirty yeighth street. on the az
ternoon Of the 14tn inst, and also upon the body
OF James Reilly about thirty-eight years Of age,
who died from injuries received In falling out OF
third story window Of the same building.
Supjoned will be found brief synopsis OF the
evidence, and it win be observed BY the testi-
mony OF Assistant Flre Marshal Hill that the
loss OF life was occasoned by child four years OF
age kindling fire among some shavings and dry
wood in a shed under the stairway on the outside
OF the building. the day was cold and the child
kndled the fire for the purpose OF warming him.
SELF
Company No. Il, deposcd that on the afternoon OF
the occurrence his company was called to the IRE
in Tnirty-elghth street; found the flames issuing
from the windows and doors; don't know now the
fire originated; saw the bodies removed alter the
Charles F. Hin, Assistant Fire Marshal, deposed
that he had made an investigation as TO the origin
OF the nre, and learned that boy Tour years OLD
had ktndied a fire among some shavlngs ana kim
ding wood under the stairway on the outside OF
the building for the purpose u warming himself;
the building was an old tumDie-dOwn one tninKs
the occupants might have escaped through the
rear.
John s. Fisher, connected with the Fire Depart
ment, testified that after the nre ne iound the
woman and child suffocated: the fire was OF snort
duration, II being put out IN ten minutes after
breaking out there we're several LADDERS near, and
thinks II the men present mad mad presence OF
mind, Mr.. Reilly might have been saved.
John Dunpny, living Ia the rear o. .ne oqrnea rea
building deposed that he saw James Reilly hanging
from a rear window OF the building then on lire,
and saw him lali; thinks Mr.. Reilly might have
been saved II ladder had been erected against
the window, .
Richard rurley deposed that he saw Mrs. Reilly
lump from the third story window and saw Mr..
Reilly fail or jump from the same window; saw
deceased tRefliy) nm hour before the fre aud
don't know now the fire originated; Reilly was In
the habit or drinking to excess some OF the IN
mates escaped safely from the buiiding alter the
fire broke out.
The witnesses were OF the opinion that the police
and Hremen arrived early at the hre and did what
they could to save life and preserve order.
Deputy Coroner Leo testified that Mrs. Margaret
Wbaien and william Roach came TO their deaths
by sufYocation. while James Reilly was killed by
jumping from an upper window oil the building.
verdict In accordance with DIR. Leo's testimony
was rendered BY the jury.
The New York herald., 1874-11-24
A WARNING TO PRISON OFFICIALS.

On Saturday last German named Hugo Scbel-
log called at the Essex Market Prison TO see
friend who was locked up, and the messenger,
Prank White, got permission from the Keeper to
allow scbelloq's friend TO see him at the IRON graf
ing. Mr.. scheIog gave White a dollar TOR his
trouble the money being received with the knowl-
edge Oh the keeper. subsequently Scheilog. mas
been but short time IN the country and does not
sloner Lalmbeer, who yesterday investigated the
ana found that White and the keeper ac-
knOwledged the transaction, alleging In tneir de-
fence that II was customary for messengers TO be
paid. White states that he had gone on three diff.
ferent errands Saturday morning Tor Scnellog's
friend and that the money scarcely paid him Tor
his tronDle. Commissioners Lambeer VIII lay the
case be ore the Commissioners OF Charities and
Correction at the next meeting OF the Boa.d,
when hnal acuon VIII be taken Ia regard to the
officials.
The New York herald., 1874-11-24
THE WASHINGTON STREET MURDER.

Principal and Witnesses Committed.
George W. Murray, the man who stands charged
with the murder OF John Carnacon BY striking
him on the head with cartrung during Quarrel
in front Of the porter house. No. 6s5 Wasningto
street, at O late nour on Saturday night was yes
.erday brought before Coroner W0ltman and
committed to the Tombs. the Coroner also sent
four or nve OF the most important witnesses to
the House OF Detention. Tho investigation has
been named Tor next Friday afternoon. IN the
meantime the relatives have been granted per.
mt 10 taxa tne hadr homo t0r lntermenL
The New York herald., 1874-11-24
TRINITY CHURCH CHIMES,

Mr.. James E. Ayife announces the folio wing
programme on Trinity church chimes, on Thanks
giving bay, Thursday. 26th inst, commencing at
haItpast ten A. M. Service at eleven A. NJ.
]. Ringing the changes on eight bells
2. Rail- Hai this Happy Day.
3. Closer to Me.
e. There is Beauttfu World
B. Thanksgiving Day.
o. Now Believe
Z Merrily Rng tina Trinity Bells
The New York herald., 1874-11-24
CRUSHED BY MACHINERY.

Daniel Rasbrouck, man thirty-nve years OF age.
yesterday afternoon, while adjusting belt In tho
kindlin2 wood factory, 3O7 Eleventh avenue, waa
killed. The remains, by permission OF Mr. Toais
Secretary to the Board OF Coroners, we're removed
TO the late residence Of deceased and Coroner
Etckhon potl1ed.