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New-York tribune., 1874-07-10

THIRD RACa-Msrs.an House stakes value 600 added 70
sve.t3kes uf 800 each foureGTods the
600 500 the AID halt, Il
H. r MGa b. Tom Bowling by LeIngon, dtn Lacy FoNler
Babsyct iau.om b. Ransom by As'-rOd dan B4uue..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
Letter from the Northern Neck.

Correspondence of the A lcxandrla Gazette.
WEsTMoRELAND, August S.-Thls section
seems not to have suffered SO severely from the
drought as some portions Of the State. All the
way down the Rappahannock, with few excep-
tiuns the curo is locking finely. The *aturat-
ing rains, which have prevailed here Tor the
last forty-eight hours, will do an immense
amount of good There is here as elsewhere
the complaint of small yield in the wheat crop,
the grain being very light in proportion to the
straw.
The Changers are said to be 10 Furnishing
condition here, aud those sangulne III such mat
tiers hope for great results from their organl-
Zation.
The prospect tor fruit in this region is abso-
utely nil have not seen peach IN my travels,
nor heard Of any. Apples are scarce and the
small fruits, damsons, piums &C., very scanty.
The grape crop promised well, but 10 some
places has been bad y damaged by the hail; but
for this there would have been inc yield.
Ipaid flying visit to your ueighborlug town
of Fredericksburg day before yesterday, Thurs,
day. aud would like to say something OF what
saw there but what was written last year by
me concerning that enterprsing place was so
ierccy attacked and controverted by the news
papers of the place that prudence would dictate
silence | would like to know, however, if the
Fredcricksburgans keep Thursday for Sunday.
judging from the solemn quiet OF the streets
that was the case last Thursday.
The Nominating Convention held last week
at lappahanoock excited considerable interest
among the friends OF the rival candidates. There
seemed to be some disappointment in the
Meek" that Bralc or Critchcr did not get the
nomiration, but the selection Of Douglas is
pretty generally acquiesced in, aud he will no
doubt, be cordially supported. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
VA.
TUESDAY, AUGUST II, 1874.

Gen. Bristow, the Secretary Of the Treasury
has uncovered some fragrant frauds IN his de-
psrtment. 1t is ascertained that it has been
quite i. GENERAL practice with supervisors and
collectors of Internal Revenue to employ mem
bers of their family in siuecure positions, at the
expense of the Government Ooe revenue
officer, it appears has retained his daughter,
eight years old, at salary of s75 per month,
to help him to serve the United States, and
another has placed on the roll Of his assistants
the name of his wife, and draws from the Gov
eminent, as compensation for her services,
300 q month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

Il has been arranged that the trial to test
Goldsmith Maid time Of 2:l54 will take place
10 free for ALL rass, on Wednesday, at Ro-
chester, N. Y. good day and good track,
or these conditions failing, the next good day
aud good track. The purse for that race has
been increased to Sc, 900. and he horses enter.
ed for it are Goldsmith Maid, Judge Fullerton,
American Girl, and Henry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

DISPATCHES from varioDs parts OF Minnesota
represent the wheat harvest as nearly conplet-
ed, and saved in excellent condition. Although
the yield is not equal to that of last year, 1t is
better than was expected, being nearly OF quite
the average, while the quality is generally num-
Der one. In many portions Of the grasshopper
districts the yield of wheat is fair. Oats and
barley arc good, and corn and potatoes promise
aYcellantlv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

Arrivsls-Boats Robert Emmett, NJ Ferns.
ner Samuel Swaine, Vim Staples and j Dor
den, to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co; } II
PARROT tjr. Daniel Anan, a Clark, Z Cliff:
ton, James Dayton, H . Ciaughton and } Ii
Stickney, to American Coal Co; McMerlyman
Hartley, DR. F NJ Davis, j J Moore, -Four
Lilly l. May w Il Boyer, NJ Reslcy, Geo II
Bradt and 7 A German, to j Z Agnew.
Departures Bouts NJ Resey, Geo Bradt
Lille u May, w H Boyer, 2 German and
Geo Confer, by j p Agnew.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

Among the things which the late District
government did on scale as magnificent as the
distances in the capital was sending houeo-
ps,hic physician. . member Of the Board OF
Health, to Europe as special sanitary ccmmls'
sioner. His saary-S2,0OO year-was COD
tinued in his absence, and be now sends In a
bill OF Is, 900 for his expenses. Nothing no
meopathio about that, certainly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

DEATH OF BISHOP WHlTEHoUsE. John
Henry Whitehouse, D. D., bishop of Illinois,
died in Chicago yesterday. He was born in
New York city in 1903. and graduated at Co.
lumbis College in 1921, and at the General
Theological Seminary 10 1924 In 1851 he was
oonseorated assistant to Bishop Chase, of Lii.
noia. In 1854 he declined the bishoprio of
Michigan to which he had been elected. Sub
sequently be was elected bishop of the diosese
Of Illinois, and made his episcopal residence in
Chicago. He was prominently before the pub
lie in the celebrated Cheney controversy, which
fually resulted 10 the withdrawal of the latter
from the general Episcopal organization
Bishop Whitehouse was man of much force
Of character, and by bis energy of administra-
NON accomplished much for bis church 10 Hill
nois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

The annual report on the commercial rea-
tons between the United States aud foreign
nations, represents the IMPORTS and exports as
in favorable condition, though without any
apprecisblc change for the better. The business
Of Canada. on the contrary, has increased vast
ly, especially with England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

The business of the Dead Letter Office Of
the Postofioe Department is increasing to such
an extent that the force now employed is scarce
~ adequate to the performance of the duties
Of the Office During the last month 367, 494
letters were received there, of which 1908
were domestic letters 24,643 were held for
postage, and 5,l6l were instructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

The Supreme Court OF Minnesota has decided
that the conditions Of railroad pass, profess
ing to exempt the carrier from all responsibility
for injuro to person or property of the person
gratuitously carried, do not 80 discharge the
carrier, which will be interesting to large class
of persons known as ''deadheads."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

A very prosaic and matter-offact clergyman
IN Maine, recently remarked that if all the
bones of the victims of inlemperance could be
gathered and made into a pyramid, no plain
could be large enough for its base TO rest upon,
and the planets would have to be swept aside
to make room for it's apex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

SHOT THROUGH THE HEART IN CHURCH,
A Cincinnati Euquirer's special says that near
Carlisle, Nicholas county, KY, yesterday, a
man named Hamilton, while attending the
Methodist church, becoming offended at some
thing that was said, stood up on the bench and
fourished pistol. Thomas Shaw, one of the
trustees, succeeded in pacifying him. and 4
ing him out of doors. When outsides HNAaw
told him the penalty of the law for his o sense,
whereupon Hamilton shot Shaw through the
heart. The congregation came out and seized
the murderer, and sent him to Carlisle, whence
for fear of lynchiDg, he was sent to Lexington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

1t is rumored in London that Sir Alexander
Cookburn will soon resign the Chief Justice
ship and be succeeded by Sir William Balliol
Brett, formerly Solicitor General and now
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
excellently.

1t is officially reported to the Treasury De-
psrtment that the Spanish Government has I'M
posed new tax on vessels, dividing them into
three classes, namely: Coasting vessels, vessels
from European ports, and vessels from the Unit
ed States, the last named paying four times as
much as the first, aud twice as much as the
second mentioned. A heavy discharge duty is
already paid on vessels from the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

A dispatch from Atchison. Kansas, says the
grass hoppsrs have literally devoured everything
in Northern and Southwestern Kansas and
Nebraska. The damage inflicted on vegetation
is far greater than in 1866. The corn crop
throughout all that region il destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
For THE GAZETTE.
RetrospcctiOn through my Blue Cog
IleS.

What sombre thoughts my brain infest,
What throes of pain surge through my breast
AS Ger the past glance!
The hopes my very childhood knew,
That with my manhood stronger grew,
And buoyed up my plans,
Lie scattered like the autumn leaves,
And wasted like ungarnered sheaves
When harvest time is gone
And in their place dull despair
But adds unto the chaos there
AS wintry age creeps on.
And though unseen to mortal eye,
And all unheard the smothered sigh
That swes for days of yorc,
I much am like blasted tree
Whose green leaves, rustling with glce,
Belle its persisted core.
August II, 1875. FRANK L. BALDWIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
FERTILIZERS.
GROUND PLASTER.

A CARD.-Having leased and thoroughly re-
fitted tho UNION CORN and PLASTER
Stuart, am now prepared to furnish FINE
and FRESHLY GROUND PLAsThkin bulk,
bags or barrels Also CORN MEAL ut lowest
market rates. L. r. ANTHONY in charge of
Mill. B. H. LAMBERT, Jr.,
Shipping and Commission Merchant,
ap 2-tf No. Is Union wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

ANOTHER DEAD TowN.-Port Conway and
Dumirics are not the only dead towns, the
ruins CT which mark the sites of thriving marts
IN Colonial times. They are numerous, and
may be found on either bank of the Potomac
and it's tributaries from Alexandra to its
mouth. On the right bank of Aqua creek
about eight miles from its mouth are the ruins
Of Aqua City, once famous tobacco mart OF
the oden .ime Nothing now remains to tell
of its ancient grandeur, except two or three
chimnies moss grown and covered with ivy
the main structures having yielded to times de-
stroying element
We are not sufficiently acquainted with its
history, to know whether or not 10 it's corporate
limits. any of Virginia's gifted sons Of the past
century first saw the light of day, but learn
from traditionary history that it was the seat
of trade, and port Of entry for Stafford and
the back counties of the then Commonwealth
of Virginia. Its warehouses were numerous
stretching along the banks of the creek, in a
single street, for Dearly half mile, filled with
the precious weed, waiting shipment to the
ports of this and foreign countries. Upon its
site hardly one stone has been left upon anoth-
er, to mark the spot where it once stood. The
traveller might stand upon its site as uyon the
site Of old Memphis and muse upon its ancient
grandeur, and wonder why Times mutations
have laid so heavy hand upon it. Not far
from the site of Aqua stands the old church
of Apuia, however, unlike its namesake, stands
the test of time. and is to-day in almost as good
condition as when erected in l753.-Fre1ericks,
Jauv Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

The publication of the Lsvant Times has
been suspended by orders of the Turkish Gov
eminent for adverse criticisms on the financial
administration Of the Porte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

NORTH CARoLIsA.-A dispatch from Ra-
leigh, N. c., last night, says the city is abIaze
With enthusiasm, celebrating the Democratic
victory Of Thursday last BY a torchlight process
sion, and speaking at various points in the city.
Good feeling is existing. The State is Demo.
cratic by not less than ten thousand, with seven
Democratic Congressman, and the Legislature
three .fourths Democratic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

The number of estates advertised to be sold
for taxes in Boston is 1850, against 2,O3l last
year. The duluess Of business, and the exoes-
sive speculation in real estate, are given as
reasons for this increase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
GRHEE
w A. JOHNSON,

DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,
NO. Al CUREFR QUEEN AND PITT SITS
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
He would inform dealers and others that he is
prepared to furnish them with sll kin.!s of
POTOMAC FISH,
at the lowest possible prices, and would call
the attention of buyers to the fact that his brand
has stood No. l in market nj Ill times, and that
he intends to sustah his reputation in a RESPECTS,
All orders addressed to William a johnson
Alexsndris, Va, will receive prompt attention
ic i-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

Quiet has been restored at Somerville, Tenn,
and the Chickasaw Guards, from Memphis
have returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

DISTRESSING CAsUALlY.-As MIR. Edmond
Norris, living near Cooches Bridge Delaware,
was crossing the Philadelphia and Baltimore
railroad, at Newark Station, in carriage, con-
tanning himself, Willie Hawkins, Sallie Simon,
two orphan children, Miss Annie Kelley, and
her little brother, Daniel, they were struck by
the p. NJ train from Philadelphia, killing the
horse instantly, demolishing the carriage, and
throwing out, its occupants, Mr.. Norris had
his left leg broken above the knee, his head
and face we're cut, and he was otherwise injur
ed; Willie Hawkins was bruised about the
head and had his collar-bone fractured; Salie
Simon had both limbs severed above the knees,
besides being otherwise injured, causing death
in three hours; Miss Kelley had both limbs
nangcd below the knees, necessitating ampu-
tatioD; Daniel Kelley was badly cut about the
head and body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
DIED.

In Fredericksburg, Va, August Sd, 1874,
Mrs. LOUISA +. WILSON, in The Both year
of her age. She was resident of Alexandria
before the late war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

ALEXANDRIA MARKET August ll.-Receipts
of Wheat have fallen off considerably, while
the market remains at yesterdays figures; offer
ings of llG6 bushels, with sales at 2o and $50 for
good samples, l35 for prime and 1877 and $40 for
choice. Arrivals Of Corn continue light and
the market is active, but Shade less firm otter
ings of 4l2 bushels, with sales at 95 and So for
mixed. and 80 for yellow. Oats are in more ac-
tive enquiry and Za3c better; offerings of l30
bushels, with sales at so and 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
Political Affairs.

FAIRFAX Z. H., Aug. lO.-rhe Township
Suporintcndcnts Of the Conservative party met
here on Saturday pursuant to notice, nlajorl-
ty being present, and resolved as follows: That
the Conservative voters Of the several town
ships meet at such places as the Township SUI
perintendent shall designate, on Saturday, the
22l inst, and appoint delegates to represent
the county in the Congressional Convention to
be held 10 Alexandria on the 2Gih instant as
follows: Centrcville, ,; Lee, >; Mt. Vcrnon, |;
Falls Church, 2; Providence, 3, and Danes
vile, ,; this appointment being based on the
vote Cast for Gov kcmper last fall.
At the same meetings it is advised that del
egaes be appointed to meet in convention at
the Courthouse at September Court ed Mon
day. to nominate candidates for Clerk Of. the
Circuit aud County Courts and County Treas
urcr. V.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
pOKy or ALEXANDRIA, August IL
ARRlY ED.

Schr John Beatty, Washington, to John p
ASncw.
SAILED.
Steamer New York, Philadelphis, by + A
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, by + A Reed.
Steamer Z. lumbiu Baltimore, by b Wheat.
Schr a w Smith, New Bedford by Hamp.
shire aui Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr John Beatty, Petersburg, by John P
Asncw.
SchT L ? Mason. Hobokcn, by Jno Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs VIM r Huston and L D Harrison, hence,
ut Providence SIh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

NEW GOODS-Received this day Sewclps
IN Cement. Ponds Extract, Blue Mass
French Gelatino. Hostetter's Bitters,, Vinegar
Buffers, Soothing Syrup, Fougers's Cod Liver
Oil, Browns Essence Ginger, Davis Pain Kill
er, Norwoods Tinct. Veratrum Vir'de, Nichols
Elixir Proto1ide Iron and Peruvian Bark, Car
Donate of Ammonia, Canary and Hemp Seeds,
Wright's Pills, Flesh Brushes and Cannons Bit
tors Gsug III JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

DISTURBANCES IN ARKANsAs.-A special
last night from Helena, Arkansas, says the
steamer Trader was met at O. K. Landing by
a mob of armed negroes, who informed Capt.
Smith that he could take his boat to Austin,
but that he could not return. Captain Smith
deemed it most prudent to turn back at once.
1t is reported from over the river that a fight
has occurred at Austin, and the negroes were
repused. They have sent messengers to Goa
homa county, Mississippi and other places to
get all the recruits possible. 1t is also stated
that the negroes will attack Austin tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

ALWAYS LOVERS. Married people should
treat each other like lovers all their lives-then
they would be happy. Bickering and QUARREL
ing would soon break off love affairs; consequent
ly lovers indulge in such only to very limited
extent. But some people-men and women
both-when they have once got married think
they may do just as they please, and it will
make 90 difference. They make great mis-
take. 1t causes all the difference 10 the world.
Women should grow more devoted and men
more fond after marriage, if they have the
slightest idea of being happy as wives aud hus.
bands 1t is losing sight of this fundamental
truth which leads to hundreds Of divorces. Yet
many man will scold his wife who would new
erthink of breathing harsh word to his sweet
heart; and many wife will be glum and morose
on her husband return who had only smiles
and words of cheer for him when he was her
sutton. How can such people expect to be
happy2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
MONETARY ANB COMMERCIAL.

HEssPEAKE AND ONO CANAL Tile Report
for July The regular meeting Of the Board OF
Drecto of tho Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company for Au., ust VS. held at Annapolis on
Friday last
President German submitted his report fer
July, stating that the trade Of the canal during
inc past month shows Il very considerable in
crease rs compared with the corresponding
month OF the past year. The tonnage during
tho month was III, IA tons, which is IN increase
OF 8 9O5 tons over July, 1874 The accrued rev.
enuc for the month was $G9 Is, which is an
increase over corresponding month of past year
OF )! ,e1oG2 Notwithstanding this very crafty
ing increase in the tonnage and revenue for the
past month, the trade was entirely suspended
for several days owing to strike in the Cum
berland and Pennsylvania railroad, but for
which the tonnage would probably have been
greater than ever passed over the canal in one
month. The ordinary expenses, including pay
OF officers for the month, were $19, S92 10, and
there were expended in dredging Rock creek,
construction of steam pump stone crusher and
other extraordinary expenses, 81 AGO So, making
the total expenses S24 sc, which shows the
| net revenue for the month to be S44 G0662. Dur
| ing the past month the entire tonnage destined
Tor Alexandria has been passed through Rock
| creek basin, the number of boats locked in the
Potomac being $40, or more than one-half of the
entire tonnage of tho canal. To accommodate
Ih's Iaue necessarily requires extensive lnl-
provements, and consequently largely increased
expenses, but the increased trade and revenue
! attributable to these improvements for the past
mon.h alone is not less than S25, 600. 1.-THE bal
ancc in the various banks to the credit Of the
company on the first WAS $50, 7S9 40 This large
balance, together with the cclued revenue, will
enable the board TO appropriate 3 sufficient
amount to pay the overdue coupon In the pre-
| terred construction bonds now next in order"
The appropriation for the coupon made,
| and, after the transaction Of some routine Dusl-
ness the board adiuurned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
M ID. +. BRODkES,

w ID. +. BROOkES,
DEALER IN
FINE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
II King street,
Alexandria, Virginia
nss Special attention given to the selection
TEAS, COFFEt,S and FAMILY FLOUR.
jy loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11
DISASTERS.

DISASTERS.
Schr Alfred D Huddeil, from Georgetown fol
Bristol K. l.. with cargo OF 400 tons coal, went
ashore in n storm on Sunday morning near the
lighthouse on Beaver Tail, K. |. 4 wtecking
company and the underwriters agent proceeded
ali that was possible The YES sci went ashore
with full sails sat, and the sen is making clean
sweep OYER her. She lies in very bad position
and is tilgtd. 1t is next TO al lmposslbilty &c
save either vessel or cargo, and it Is expected
that she will so TO pieces next tide The captain
was washed overheard and when rescued was
nearly exhausted.
Schr Jane McShane, from Georgetown for
Norfolk, with y cargo OF coal, sprung alcak
and ran ashore between Blackistone's Island
and PIncy Point on the 9Th.
MARINE ACCIDENT.
Ga Friday night the schr Hattie Page, Capt
Haley, bound from Salem, Mass, to George.
town, WAS run into by an unknown schooner
when of Smiths Point, lower Chesapeake Bay,
carry ing away the fore and main rigging,
stanchcons and monkey rails OF the Hattie Page,
and involving loss OF several hundred dollars.
The damaged schooner, winch belongs To
Messrs Kelsey u Gray, OF Baltimore, went into
port there on Saturday for repairs.
ASHORE.
Schr VIM Huston, hence for Providence
went ashore II the south side Of BIlluck's PIT,
Saturday morning, and lies about half way be.
tween the shore and the beacon. She seemed t.
lie easily. and would probably be lowed of with
out difficulty when the tide rose.
COLLISION.
The long boat Richard Lacey, while drifting
down the river with the tide yesterday evening,
collided with the Maryland ferry boat Virginia
az the latter coming into her slip and started
one of her warehouses from its tastcnngs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-11

INTERNATIONAL SUT.-A curious nterna-
suit has been made up in The case of the ia:
panese government against the Pacific Maui
Steamship Company. When the expedition
against Formosa was fitted out at Yokohama,
the japanese government chartered as trans
port the eaulship New York, Of the above
named company's line. Subsequently thu Am
crican minister resident gave potlce that the
proposed expedition was reported to be design
ed for warlike demonstrations against depend
eucy oft Chinese empire, with the govern
ment ofwhich we are at peace, and that Amcrl-
can citizens engaged therein would put them.
selves outside the protection OF their own gov.
erument The New York was accordingly with
drawn trem the charter. The Japanese brought
suit in the Consular Court at Yokohama for
breach of contract laying damages at Sl0,250;
The decision was in favor of the company, and
the plaintiff has appealed to the United States
Circuit Court at San Francisco. The Emperor
of Japan thus becomes sutton III United
States court.