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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
ChOked To Death,

HAM1LroN,vIA LEEsBURG, Va, May 49,
A little child eighteen months old, son of Jas.
e. Kdwell, of Red Hill, in Loudoun county.
was choked to death with bean, at the resi-
dence of its grand father, Mr.. Israel Myers,
near this place. yesterday evening, about sun
down. Three physicians were called in and
they performed an operation succeeding in ex-
tracing the bean, but the little fellow only sur
yived the operation few minutes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
From Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, May l9.-The Enquirer
of this city appears this morning under new
management, that of w. w. Berry 4 Co., with
Mr. Berry as chief editor.
Bills of Exchange for 1880 have been sent
10 Barring Bros, & Co., Loudon 10 payment Of
interest advanced by them on the steriiug
debt of Virginia
The final arrangements for the celebration of
Queen Victoria birthday on the 18th inst.
by the British settlers in Virginia have been
completed. The celebration will be for four
days. The first day grand banquet, with a
ball at night will be given and the three
following days races by the British settlers and
Vrpipia Riding Club =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
Loss of the Nancha,

SAN FRANCISCO, May lS.-Additional H.
formation in regard to the loss of the sIeam-
ship Mancha show that Oh the 10th OF March,
the day after she sunk the japanese fishing
boat her coal bunker gave way and her engine
rooms we're flooded, stopping her engines and
on the 18th the vessel had become. water log
ged. Mr. Cracker aud Mr.. JoDes succeed ln
getting into small boat, but afterwards leap
ed into the sea and were drowned, leaving as
the only survivors of Fifty persons on the
Mancha, the FIVE stated In last pight's dis
patch. --I-...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE

The Conservative voters of the city of Alex
andria are requested to attend the polls on
THURSDAY next, the 2lst instant, for the pur-
pose OF expressing by ballot their choice for 9
candidate for Mayor, Commissioner of the Rev.
enue, Commonwealth Attorney and City Ser
gesnt, to be voted for on Thursday the 18th inst.
The polls will be opened at clock a. m in
each ward, at the same places where registration
was held and will be kept open until y. IN.
The gentlemen seectad to act as Commission
ers are
1st ward R. I. T. Wilson, Park Agnew and
H. j. Nevett.
ID ward J R. Nickln G. L. Simpson and
F. "A. kerby.
Sd ward j. T. Beckham, II. Cook and A. G.
Kell. al.
4Lh ward W. H. Mcknight, W. L. Milburn
and G. 81. Smith.
For the purpose of nominating candidates for
the Board of Aldermen and Common Council,
the Conservative voters are requested to meet
on "WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the 10th instant,
in their respective wards, at o'clock, at the
following named places:
1st ward, "a Prince St, place of registration.
I'd ward, Sun Engine House.
Sd ward, Old Court House.
4th ward, Friendship Engine House.
JNO B. SMOOT, Chm. Conserv. Com.
G. R. SH1NN, Secretary. my l5-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
The Iron Trade.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10 Charles J. Nourse
chairman OF the pig iron committee OF the
American Iron and Steel Association has called
meeting of all the pig iron manufacturers tor
Thursday morning, the % inst. at the associa-
ton rooms in this city to consider the continued
depression in the iron trade. 1t is expected
that the committee will urge decisive action BY
congress upon the financial question and upon
the proposition to restore the ten per cent
duties taken off by act Of 1872. The call has
the approval of all leading iron Manutact urers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
The Markets.

New YORK, May 19.-Stocks dull. Money 8
Gold r. Flour steady. Wheat q shade trmer
Corn lie better.
BALT1aoaE May 19-Virginia sizes, old, 80
Virginias, consolidated, Sit West virginias u
Cotton easier and quiet; low middlings 10
Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat dull and
unchanged. Corn strong and scarce for South
mixed Western quiet-old S4ts95; new 0StaS4
Oats irmer and scarce; Southern 67a7O; West
ern mixed GA; do. wEite &c. Rye firm at l0Ss
1906 Hay unchanged. Provisions steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

GLOVE FAcToRY.-Iti is understood that a
large amount of the stock required to establish
glove factory 10 this city, has been subscribed
for, and that after the ship yard meeting to-
night, an effect will be made TO organize com
pany with that object 10 view. Among the
subscribers is gentleman from Winchester
who has taken $500 worth of the stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
The Mill Biyer Disaster.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, May l9.-At pub
lie meeting held here yesterday In aid OF the
suffering by the Mill river disaster several
prominent gentlemen were appointed huan-
cial Committee to receive funds and make dis
1ribusion of the same All remlttances 10 cash
or Drafts, should be made to Luther Badman'
Treasurer of the Relief Committee, Northamp-
ton "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
Abandoned at Sea.

LONDON, May l9-The bark ALT, from Pen
sacoa for Liverpool, has been abandoned at sea
Part of the crew were saved aud landed at Lly
rrnonl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

LECTURE X A. Willard, of Little
Falls, New York, President of the N. Y. State
Dairymen Association and Board of Trade,
Dairy Editor of the N Y. Tribune. &c, will
lecture at Academy Hall, in Hamilton, Lou
doun county, to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
and Thursday evening at = o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

THE CANAL-MoRE TRoUBLE.-It is uu-
derstood that in consequence of the advance in
the rate of tolls on the Alexandria canal from
four to FIVE cents per ton, the agents of the diff
ferent companies here are contemplating ar
rangements with the tug boats by which boats
will be locked out at Georgetown into the river
and towed to the wharves here. One of the
essees of the canal was here to-day trying to
adjust the difficulties, but unsuccesstully so far.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

LARGE DRAUGHr OF FISHES. On Monday
last, llth inst, Mr.. Washington Dorney, at
Pamuukey Fishery, on the Potomac river,
Landed at one haul $4,000 herring, 936 shad, l
sturgeon, large rock, aud large quantity OF
perch, small rock, and other small fry, which
were used for manure This is considered a
large haul, but comparatively few years ago
would have hardly paid expenses, for then the
catch of behring's was COUNTED BY hundreds OF
thousands, and Of shad by thousands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
THE GEORGETOWN CHANNEL. couse.

The GEORGETOWN CHANNEL.-ln conse-
quence of the filing up of the Georgetown
channel, the schooner Albert W. Smith had to
come to this port trom Georgetown, to-day, to
finish loading. With full cargo she could not
have reached there. Why vessels 90 from here
as she did, when it is known they will have to
come back to complete their cargoes, seems re-
markably strange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1874.

... CONGRESS. 7 . ..a.' .
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1874.
The Senate was engaged during the morning
hour to-day 10 the discussion of bill author
izing the city of San Francisco 10 occupy the
public reservation near that city, plant the
same with trees &C. 1t was laid aside at the
close OF the morning hour.
The Legislative Appropriation bill was then
taken up.
The House of Representatives was occupied
after the N orniug hour with the Postotice APP
preparation bill.
DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.
The Congressional Investigation Committee
on District Affairs examined, this morning, W..
w. Corcorau 10 relation to taxes assessed upon
him, and Hon. j as. Harlan with regard to al
legged subsidies to the Chronicle newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

+ LONDON, May 1.-The Gar went to Alder
shott this morning. The usual crowds gathered
to see him pass. A state ball in his honor, is 70
take place at Bucking ham palace tonight g, :.
LONDON, May 1913 80 p. m..Ihe amount
of bullion gone into the Bank Of ngiano 90.
balance oday is f39000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

SAN Francisco, May IA dispatch from
San Diego, in this State, says, John y. Ever,
end and his wife ard four children were found
murdered in their house twelve miles from thai
city. There is no clue to the murderers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

MORE LAWYERS. the young gen.
tlemen who have graduated in the law school
of the National University at Washington, and
who will receive their diplomas to- morrow even
INK at the annual commencement at Lincoln
Hall 10 that city, are Anthony W. Armstrong,
Of this city, aud NJ. NJ. Hunter, A. B. Warren
aud Cabe Williamson, of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 10, II a. m.
For the Middle States, generally clear and
cool weather will prevail, with northwest to
southwest winds and but slight changes IN the
barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
Foreign News.

! CoNsTANT1NoPIE, May ia fire last oigbt
10 Galato large suburb of this city, destroyed
100 houses, occupied mostly by poor Jews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

POTOMAC FERRY.-TEe Washington Sun
day Herald says: why does not the Potomac
Ferry Company run itsAlexandria boats at the
half hour between the trains2 This would not
only be a great convenience to the public, by
doubling the facilities of travel between here
and Alexandria, but would be more advantage
Gus to the company than the present practice
of making the boats leave at the same time
with the trains, which, from their greater con-
venence, in this way nearly monopollze the
passenger business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

THE PRIMARY ELECTloN.-To-mo morrow night
the Conservative voters of the city will meet 10
their respective wards to select candidates for
the City Council-ope member 10 each ward
for the Board of Aldermen, and four members
for the Common Council, and on the next day
primary election will be held throughout the
city, at which the Conservatives will express
their preference for candidates for Mayor,
Commonwealth s Attorney, City Sergeant, and
Commissioner of Revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

I. NJ. G. A.-The annual meeting of thi,
society, for the election of officers and Other
business will be held in their room tonight
at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TOLL

WASHrNGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TOLL
E-Tbe grand jury of the Circuit Court
OF Alexandria county after finding the indict-
mcurs mentioned in yesterdays Gazette, were
discharged for the term The Commonwealth 8
Attorney asked that they be adjourned over
until to- morrow. it is understood, at the request
of the Alexandria and Washington Railroad
authorities in order that the toll gate difficulty
might be brought before them for their action
in the premises, but the Judge said those au-
thorites had sufficient 1otice that the term
was to be held, aud it was their fault it they
we're not prepared. 1t is said Mr.. Burke, the
Commonwealth Attorney, declines to prose
cute the cases, and that duty will devolve upon,
the counsel for the railroad the cases allud d
to being those against the parties who have
Iately cut down the toll gate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

ns-There will be meeting of the stockhold :
ers and those interested in the establishment of
tho Alexandria Marine Railway and Ship Bald
ing Co, at Harmonic Hail. on tomorrow Tues
dsy) evening, the 10th, 1874, at o'clock. full
attendance is requested. The report of the work
of the Directors to this date will be read.
! my 1927 w. A. SaooT PRESIDENT:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

PREsBYrERY OF CHESAPEAKE Presbytery
of Chesapeake met In Baltimore to-day to try
the case of Rev. H. Z. C. Baskerville, Of
Laurel charged with whipping his wife. The
specification is that one Sunday morning a
short time siuce, the Rev. gentleman, who is
the providor for bis household, having forgot
ten to procure anything for breakfast exec pit
bread and butter, was surprised to fod some
eggs on the table, and being informed by his
wife, 10 response to an inquiry, that she bad
borrowed them from neighbor, told her he
would teach her how to break the Sabbath, .
aud did so by slapping her jaws, one of bis
saps strickiug her on her eye, aud "blacking
that orb into which he had so often fondly gazed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

MUSICAL TREAT::-There will be grand
CONCERT given at Sarepta Hall on Wednesday
evening the 9th of May, under the direction
Of the fur famed Maestro Antonio Barili. The
>iugers are all possessed of the highest order
Of musical talent, among whom are Mrs. Camp,
the exquisite soprano MIS-. Tracy, Miss Grace
Newton. the charming ballad singer, Mrs Neagle,
Miss Z,idee Joues, whose delicious voice and
superb style will be appreciated by all who may
have the pleasure of hearing her, Messrs. Tracy,
Gcphart and Torrini, one of the 6ues, baritones
ever heard, assisted by others Of equally high
attainmeuts These artists present an ersen'-
Tile of excellence, which will exact the admira-
ton of all true lovers of music. 1t is hoped as
the talent has been so kindly green for this oc,
casiop, the people of Alexandria will accord
them au unmstakable Welcome, and that full
house may testify their hgh appreciation a hS oonoe OF
is to aid in raising money towards creating an
"Eudowment Fund for Mount Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

rNO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
l. CITY, respectfully announce myself
candidate for the off ,e of Mayor Of this city at
the approaching election.
my lite b hEM d n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

The MAYoRALTY.-Fro present indica-
tons it is not likely that Mayor Kemper will
have any serious opposition for the Office, which
he has filed SO satisfactorily, since his election
by the Council. Ex-Mayor Latham has with
drawn and it is understood that no one of the
prominent white republicans of this city will
accept nomination in opposition to him:
1t is considered more than probable that should
the Radicals make nomination at all, it will
be colored man, but 10 either event, Mr..
Kemper will undoubtedly be the next Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

ITO THE VOTERS OF TIE CITY OF
: ALEXANDRIA, announce myself 3
candidate for reelection as Commissioner OF
nv ll-Iw JOHN w. CAMPBELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

(NOL WILLIAM KILGOUR having de-
" clned re. election, announce myself q
candidate for the office Of Commemorative At
torney for the city of Alexandria.
NH 81 SC. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

TN REPLY to "Voters" I hereby respect
i fully announce myself candidate for the
ottiue oil Commonwealth Attorney for this city,
subject to the action of the Conservative party
at their primary election.
nv CHARLES E. STUART, JR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

FATAL ACCIDENT An accident occurred on
Saturday morning at the Point of Rocks, 90
the B. L. O. r. r., by which 6. Edward I'll
lett, section hand on the road, lost his lite.
He was at work in the north end OF the tun-
nell and as train passed through the engine
struck him in the face, killing him almost IN
stauly. Deceased was a resident OF Loudonn
county, and sober, industrious man. He
leaves five children, two or three small and en-
,irey dependant upon his labor for their sup,
port. He was about so years Of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

ToTHE VOTERS OF TIE CITY OF AL
l. EXANDRIA-At the request of a number
OF my fellow-citizens, hereby announce myself
as candidate for the Office of Commonw ealth's
Attorney of the city Of Alexandra at the ap-
preaching May election, subject to the action of
party. II elected, shall devote my time, en-
ergy and ability to the discharge of the legiti-
mate duties of the Office.
NH 3U-tf JOHN NJ. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
CHN.UIDH

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVIEW UE.
" GEORGE DUFFEY respectfully an
nounces himself rs candidate for the office of
Commissioner of the Revenue, and sollcits the
suffrage Of his fellow citizens on Thursday, May
21st, 1874. my 10 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
A fresh lot of

! A fresh lot of
FRUITS, SUCH AS PINEAPPLEs, BA.
NANAS, ORANGES and LEMONS, at
NJ. BOSSARTS,
mn1aat q south Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

DABBITTS SOAP, Bsbbltts Yeast Powders,
ID and Rabbits Concentrated Lye tor sale oy
INV 10 ~ R. NJ. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
LOCAL NEWS.

CIRCUIT COURT Judge Keith presiding =
Com. vs.. Richard Smith, one-legged colored
man, charged with shooting his wife with 10
tent to kill; jury; verdict guilty and five years
in the penitentlary.
Com VS.. Franklin Scott, charged with as
ssulting John Linthler and others with intent
- kill; continued till next term and prisoner
admitted to bail in the sum of 81 900.
Com vs.. Cynthia Peyton, colored, for an at
tempt TO murder; Continued till next term ano
prisoner admitted to bail 10 the sum of 5000
The witnesses 10 the two preceding case;
we're recognized to appear at the next term.
Levi Rinker vs. Barley Triplett 4 Co.; APP
peal; case agreed and papers submitted to the
Judge.
Roach VS.. Roach's devisees; in chancery
report of commissioner filed and decree.
Shaw vs.. English ct al; in chancery; decree
that the property sold in this cause is to be
conveyed to heirs Of /. A. Waters, reservinG
widow dover.
Febreys administrator VS.. Febrey's devl-
sees; 10 chancery; report of commissioner filed,
and exceptions by defendants counsel.
Stabler's administrator VS. Butcher ct ais.
in cbaucery; report of commissioner filed.
Fletcher Il. Day vs.. P. H. Troth in debt
demurrer TO declaration and joinder by defen
dant; plea of nil debt and issue and leave tc
plead specially, and by consent Of parties cause
removed to Circuit Court for city.
Barker vs.. Kephar.; rule against plaintiff
and defendant to employ counsel.
First National Bank of Alexandria vs. A
Thomas; struck from docket.
Albert Stuart, trustee, vs.. VIM. Newman
ejectucnt; not guilty; replication and issue.
Court adjourned till 10 clock tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

FREEDMEN's BANK. -Os Saturday last the
House of Representatives having under con-
sideration the bill to amend the charter of the
Freedmen's Saving and Trust Company, Mr..
Bromberg, of Alabama, Introduced the report
Of the bank examiner, from which the follow
ing items are obtained: Deposits at Alexan-
dria at the time the bank difficulties were first
published, $2l, 5S4 But few loans we're made
in this city; among them $500 to Lawson w.
Brooks, on improved property; on Odd Eel
lows Hall, Alexandra, $1,000; on St. John 8
Chapel, Alexandria county, $1,000. 1t is evil
dent from the reports Of the various branches
in the South that those branches have been
badly mauaged-the expenses being entirely
ont of proportion to the deposits, and the man
ayers, 10 many instances, being the leaviDgs of
the Freedmen's Bureau. Among the branches
from which no reports have yet been received
is the Alexandria branch. Of the numerous
borrowers 10 Washington. MIR. J. B. Stewart
obtained $3.250 on $4,000 Union Pacific
bonds, the ownership of which is now disputed.
1t is the opinion of many that the assets of the
bank will not pay more than three-tourths OF
its liabilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

d ECEIV WE'D TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19

DRIME FRESH NEW YORK BUTTEK
Il just received by - ; nupN =
my 10 - ): y: Mild = ~. :
- BBLS STANDARD VINEGAR just,re-
= ceivcd bv Inv 1877 j. c. MILBURN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-16
The Fenian Fund.
THE NEW CREED.
Lively Discussion among the Re.
formers.
He Descended into He'll,

NEW YORK, May 15.-At the evening
session yesterday OF the Council of the Re-
formed Episcopal Church, the liveliest dis
cuSsiOn thus far took place upon the words
in the Creed "He descended into hell. .
Rev. Mr.. Wilson moved an amendment
striking out this expression altogether from
the Greed, and slightly changing the Ru-
brio so that it might read ''and any church
may insert the words he descended into
he'll or may use the words he went into
the place of departed spirits" This at
once raised a storm. Rev. NJ. B.
Smith recalled the ancient character of the
expression, "He descended into hell"
Having been used since AID. $50 it should
not be changed without the consent of a
majority of the Protestant Churches.
Mr.. Stewart L. Woodford declared that
ther Payer-book of 1855, which the Reform
ed Episcopal Church had thus far used, did
not contain this passage.
Col. Aycregg opposed the amendment
with much terseness of expression.
Rev. Mr.. Mcclure thought the
doctrine which this expression
taught was that of an intermediate state
which was the foundation of the doc
trine Of purgatory, doctrine which
was historically intended to neutralize
that of the atonement. Rev. Micon Gala
CHER said there should be no words in the
Greed admitting of so many interpretations
as could be given these, and for that reason
he favored the amendment.
Bishop Cheney said he believed with
Mcclure, and considering it only from a
doctrinal aspect, he strongly favored the pro-
posed omission. We are laying in the creed
what are the corner-Stones of our faith, and
what things are essential in our belief. II
the doctrine is essential we have no right
to omit it. If it is nOn-essential, by no
means put it in the Creed. Its of grand i'm:
pOrtance to do this. cannot go before
my Sunday-SchOOl and disabuse the minds
of children of the false notions it produces
and explain the passage in question in con-
nectiOn with other and opposite passages.
The question was called for and resulted
in the passage of the amendment, by an
aggregate vote of "a to 6, three ministers
and three laymen voting in the negative.
The Greed and Rubric as changed were
then adopted.
The Holy Catholic Church.
4 motion to omit the word Catholic
from the Creed was lost without much dis
cuSsiOn.
FfIioque.
The Nicene Greed was adopted without
change. The leaders in council confident
ly expect TO gain reinfOrcements from the
Protestant Episcopal Church.