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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

THE STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON. The
new steamer Mary Washington, belonging to
the Upper Potomac Steamboat Company, just
built at Accotink and this city, with many OF
the stock holders 10 that company aud their
families, aud numerous invited company on
board, left here at one O'Clock this afternoon on
a trip dowu the river and back. She was to
have left here at au early hour this morning,
gone to Washington for portion of her pas
sengers, and stopped here at half past nine on
her way down from this city, but had to wait
here until the hour above stated IN order TO
undergo the necessary Inspection by govern
mcnt officers. A large crowd awaited her ar
rival at the Washington wharf, but learning
she would not come there, most OF them went
home Many, however, came to this city on
the Washington ferry boats and boarded her
here. From half past nine until she started
large numbers were passing to aud from her,
uncertain as to whether or lot she would make
the proposed trip, but having been pronounced
''a right by the inspectors, who came here
from Baltimore, she started at the hour named
with large aud merry party aboard. She is
expected to return early tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
The Markets.

New YORK, August G.-Stocks dull. Money
on call per cent Gold lU9t.
BALTIMORE, August G.-Virginia Is, peoers,
"a Virginins, consolidated, 81; do. e& coupons
491 West Virginius 81.
BALTIMORE, August G.-Cotton frmcr; low
middlings 1GalGt. Flour quiet and steady
prices unchanged. Wheat-We stern trmel sno
higher; Southern steady for choice and amber
I4ial43 fair to prime white 125al35; good to
prime red l35a136; common to tair do. l2o"l3o;
Pennsylvania red lrmer at 1872; red Western
l2Sul3O; amber Western l32al33. Corn dull
Southern white SSa9l yellow 81; Western NIX
ed H. Oats weak; Southern new ooaOG; est
ut vt " 75as0. Hay unchanged. Provisions firm,
with an advancing tendency. Coffee unchanged.
Naw YORK, Augusta Flour steady. Wheat
irmer md quiet. Corn hrm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
LOCAL BisEtHIlES.

As the drought continues and the bracklSh
water extends higher up the river, fishing De-
comes better. Anglers are having fine sport,
and many Of them may be seen leaving f'Sli-
town between six and seven clock ID the
morning with fine messcs Of rock and perch,
caught there iu the immediately preceding
hours.
1t is now said by parties who have Inspected
the rcpairs in progrcss to the Alexandria canal
at the scene of the late break, at -Four mile run,
that the work will not be completed III time to
allow of the resumption Of nav cation on Mon
day next, as has heretofore been announced.
Owing to the indisposition of Capt. Dillon
of the chain gang, that force was not taken out
this morning, but with readyman Z. .. Supple,
in temporary command, assisted by police
man detailed for that purpose, were out at
work on the streets this Afternoon.
The usual Thursday evening concert given to
the Concordia Club at Porner Garden will
be omitted to- night in consequence of the fes
tivities that will then be in progress at CarlD' S
Springs, at which many Of the club will be
present
The supply of watermelons continues large.
There have been numerous arrivals or cargoes
at Fishtown since yesterday from the patches
from 81 to so per hundred.
The open air meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association tomorrow ulght will be
held in the market square, instead OF corner OF
kiug and Fayette streets, where it has hereto
fore been held.
Some excitement was created and large
crowd collected near the intersection of Pitt
and Princess streets, last night, by fight that
occurred there between colored mau named
Patterson Gathwrigh hit and his wife.
Mary Jane Massey, the colorcd girl commit
ted to Jail yesterday for thieving at the Theo-
logical Seminary, was taken out this morning
and carried to Fairfax Court house, where she
will be examined.
Large numbers of persons are making ar
rangcmcnts for attending the camp meetings
to be held this month at Warrenton and Mid
dIcburg.
4 colored boy son of Randall Holmes, who
lives on Majors Hill, was kicked on the breast
by horse Yesterday afternoon and badly hurt.
His injuries were attended to by DR.. johnson.
AS will be seen by reference to the police re-
port, the work of arrestiDg and Furnishing per-
sons who keep dogs without the proper license
has been commenced.
Two cargoes of fresh fish from the lower Po-
tomac arrived yesterday, Captains Robb and
johnson, but meeting witha dull market they
went on to Washington.
Edgar Seay and John Wilkinson, two of the
parties who created disturbance at the soiree
of the Lone Star Socas, last night, were arrest
ed and locked up for examination.
Tom Lane, colored boy, arrested on the
charge of stealing harness from Mr.. Blggs, a
sewing machine agent, was locked up for ex-
animation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Failure.

New YORK, Aug. 6.-Ihere were rumors
yesterday on Wall street Of failures, but the
names were not known. 1t is now asccrtalned
that the most important one was that OF Sutton,
& Co., publishers of 1.-The Aldlne, an illustrat-
ed journal The firm would give no informa-
ton concerning their failure, alleging that the
matter had been brdgcd over, and that as their
creditors were satisfied they did not consider
that it concerned the public in the least They
stated, however, that the firm of Sutton 4 Co.,
had been merged in the AIdiuc Company, and
that the latter had succeeded to their business.
1t is stated that Sutton 4 Co., owe about : So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
The Burned Steamer.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. G.--Ihe possible origin
of the fire on the steamer Pat Rogers is given
here as follows About two weeks ago negro
thief was detected by the Waterman on the boat,
who fired at but missed him. This negro took
deck passage on the Pat R0g RS, when she left
this wharf on Tuesday, and was heard to say
to several negroes before starting that be would
make it 'hot as bell for that waichmau before
the boat reached Cincinnati. The opinion Is
expressed by one of the officers of he line here
that this negro set the boat on fire an cut the
tiller rope.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
AuruSi Flower.

The most miserable beings in the world are
those suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plaint. More than seventy-ivo per cent of the
people in The United States are afflicted with
these two diseases andtheir effect, such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitusl costiveness,
impure blood heartburn, water brash, gnawlng
snd burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yell
low skin, coated tongue and disagrccablo taste
in the mouth, coming up of the iood after eat
ing, low spirits, sc. Go to the Drug Store of
HENRY COOK IL CO. and get u IS CT bottle,
or u sample bottle for 10 cts. Try it.
u. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
ie 22-eo5m Woodbury., N j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Cricket.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-Chc cricket contests be-
tween the visiting Americans aud Eugishmen
were renewed this morning by commence
ment of the game between the Princes Club
and twenty. two of the Americans. The Amer
leans woD the toss and sent the EDglishmen to
the bat. The game was suspended for lunch,
at which time seven wickets had fallen Tor nine
runs. The play will be resumed at ) o'clock
this afternoon. 1t is probable that the Amer
leans will gain an easy victory, because all the
crack players of the Princes Club are out oil
town
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Sailing OfSteuInerS.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 6:-The spectacle OF
two steamships sailing for Europe almost SIM
ultaneously attracted large crowd TO the
Christian street wharf this morning, Tue
American lines steamer Abbottstord, for Liver
pool, and the Red Star Vaderland =, Tor Ant
wcrp, sailing about the same hour. lheir Car,
goes include 10000 bushels of wheat and corn
and 5000 bbls Of Hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Treasurer KaineS.

ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. G.-Treasurer Ralues
has fully recovered, and has informed, deputy
Treasurer Apgar, by letter, that he will resume
the discharge of the duties of his Office on the
fifteenth instant. Governor Dix has stated tc
Mr.. Apgar that he will issue. an order terml
mating acting treasurer Lausiug's incumbcucy
on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

PEABODY ScHooL.-The Alexandria CORES
poudent of the Baltimore Sun Of this morning
says: "rhe new Peabody school building is
now under the hands of the workmen, and is
being rapidly placed in complete order tor the
use of the public schools. 1t is intended ulti
mately to be exclusively for girls schools, but
as it is not all needed now for girls, a portion
Of it will be used for small boys The lower
story Of the front building will be rented for
stores as now. The second story will be made
an assembly and lecture hall. Two schools will
be oca,ad in the third story and two in the
fourth story Three boys schools will be placed
in the large back building facing Alfred street.
one in each ,rj, beside which there will be 10
that building intervening between the boys and
girls departments, SUPPLEMENTARY office on
the first floor, the chamber OF the school board
on the second floor, and the principals room
and library on the third floor. The malu hall
will seat four hundred persons. The girls
school will be furnished with new turtuniture
Of the best pattern, aud when the schools open
in September it will be with many advantages
not heretofore enjoyed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06


RE.ARREsT OF BOSWELL. Washington
Chronicle of this morning says
Yesterday morning, 10 the Police Court,
live young colored men were arralgn~d ON the
charge of gambling and acting in Il disordcrly
manner in the grounds OF the Washington
Monument, and were fined 50 each, aud III de-
fault OF which they We're each sentenced to the
workho for thirty days. Among them was
one who was identified by Mr.. john Rhodes
deputy marshal of the court, as James Boswell,
who escaped from the Rchm1 md peuiteutlary
some three weeks since, where he was sentenced
tor six years for killing youag colored boy IN
Alexandria, several years ago. This Is the
second time he has escaped, he having been
captured in this city about two years ago by
Detective McDcvltt and returned to the penn
Tertiary. The entire batch were conveyed to
the work house, but last evening Detectives Mil
Ter and McE,itresh took out Boswell and locked
him up in cell at Police Headquarters. He
will be again returned TO Rchmood this morn-
lug"
The Bowel who went to the peulteutary from
this city, was sent there for killing little col
orcd girl, and was white man. lie may have
turned black, however, for strange things are
happening DOW days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

EXCURSION. The German Benevolent So
ciaiy, Of this city, with numerous friends, made
an excursion to Carlin's Springs to-day. Well
filled special tlains left here for the scene OF
the festivities at ID a. IN. aud l:30 p. H., and
other trains will leave at & and p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

DISCS CURE FOR CONSUMPTION-W
i desire again to call the attention of our Gus
toners to the above really valuable Cough
Remedy Since accepting the agency for this
Preparation, about two and y half years ago. we
have sold large quantities of it, and in very many
different sections of country. and with almost
universal satisfaction both to the trade and to
consumers. 1t is put up for retail in bottles OF
two sizes at soc and 81, respectively, and we are
prepared to supply the trade at the proprietor's
lowest rates. Piso's Remedy Tor Catsrrh has
also given great satisfaction, and is sold under
the same guarantee as the cure for consumption.
aup5 JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Order Counteruinn ded.

LONDON, Aug. 6-The order for the British
Mediterranean squadron to proceed TO the
coast of Spain has been contaminated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

DETROIT, Aug. G.-Wllliam 7: Harris OF
Missouri, has been elected president OF the
National Educational Convention Tor the ensu'
ing year; W. r. Abbott, OF Virginia, Secretary
and A. i. Marble of Massachusetts,, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Bullion in the Bank of England.

LONDON, Aug. $50 p. m.-Bullion, IN
the Bank Of England decreased 1888, 900 dur
ing the past week. Proportion of bank reserve
to liability, which last week was 46s per cent
&c now 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

BASE BALI.--A match game Of base ball
was played yesterday afternoon between the
Independents and picked uine both of this
city. After the fifth inning when the score
showed tic, the game was called aud stopped
on account of the DARK ncss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
Weathcr Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, II a. N.
For the Middle States, falling barometer,
rising temperature, east to south winds, lncreas-
ing cloudness and rain areas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
LENWOOD INSTITUTE, MARYLD.
SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES.

Things before words.--Natures System of In
struction. The most approved Object Teaching
Forms, Diagrams, Moaels, Philosophical and
Chemical Apparatus, Cabinet OF Minerals, Geo
logical Specimens, Dioramic Paintings, illustra-
tive of Art and Science, &c, &c Number Of
Pupils limited. School select and prominent
Tor its beautiful, retired and healthful location
its perfect discipline and homo comforts.
Ias- For Circulars address
Prof L.. q. MATHEWS, A. NJ,
aug 6-2m Glenwood, Howard CO., Nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

The Conservatives of Loudoun and Clarke
counties are to meet in their respective town
ship, 10 the former county on the 18th and in
the latter on the Sth, for the purpose of choos-
ing delegates to attend the Congressional Con
venton which meets here on the Goth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
LOST .Y.N"D FJEeN.D.

a ~ REWARD will be paid for the re-
DOO turn TO Captain Goodrich, of the ca
nal boat Vanlear. or to the whsrves of the II. &
i. Coal Co., of BLACK MULE marked . s.,
mealy- nosed, knuckled in the ankle Of one hind
foot, and about eleven years old. 1t was stolen
from the eight mile level at Seneca, about two
months ago and is supposed to be in this section
of the State aug 6 3t*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at Police headquarters since yes
terday:
John Mulliu, for disorderly conduct at the
lower end of King street, was iacd aud Ills
charged. On his way t. the station house be
attempted to escape from officer Belts, who
had him in charge, aud had to be struck with
billy in order to make him tractabe.
Sally Williams for disorderly conduct and
abusing Thomas Williams. in "Pctersburg"
was fined aud discharged.
George Carson, on complaint Of Capt. Petty
for lisordcrly Conduct, was tiucd aud dschargcd.
Lew Cartwright, for an assault upon Pat.
terSou Cartwright, both cotorci, III Peters
burg" was ifncd and discharged.
Henrietta Berry, colorcd, Tor diSordcriy con-
duct at Fishtowu was fucd aud discharged.
llcury Gilbert. and Charlotte Williams col
ored, aud } ohm Vincent, for keeping dogs with
out the proper license, was discharged upon the
payment of foes aud taking out the required
license. "
Auuie Whitley on complaint Of Laura Web
ster, both colorcd Tor disordcrly conduct, Was
before Justice Padgett, who discharged here
UPON the payment OF costs, and bound her
aud the complainant over to keep the peace.
On complaint of james Page, Justice French
issued warrant for the arrest Of Frank Bell on
the charge Of threatuiug to tax" the life OF the
complainant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

T OST-On Monday evening. August s, 1874,
IL q PINK CAMEO SLEEVE BUTTON.
The finder will be literally rewarded by leaving
it at this Office. aug ot%
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
GROCERIES.
.N A. JOHNSON,

VIZ A. JOHNSON,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,
NO. a CORNER QUEEN AND PITT SIS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
He would inform dealers and others that he is
prepared to furnish them with all kinds OF
POTOMAC FISH,
at the lowest possible prices. and would call
the attention of buyers to the fact that his brand
has stood No. in market at all times, and that
he intends to sustain his reputation in al respects.
All orders addressed to William A. johnson
Alexsndria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
lie 4--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

COLUMBIA ScuooL.-A large meeting OF
the patrons Of Columbia School, at Arlington
was held on Tuesday night last, at which reso-
lutions we're adopted requesting the school trus-
tees to furnish that school with hrst-cIass
male teacher Tor the coming session, they, the
said patrons, being willing to make up the re-
qulred additional amount to pay his salary;
also recommending the election Of trustee III
the place OF Mr.. Febrey, who resides too far
from the school district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

SOIREE. The Lone Star Scclals Il club Of
this city, gave private soiree at their rooms
in Stewart building last night, which was uu-
merousiy attended, and barring the disagree.
able incident Of the entrance OF some uuluvled
and disordcriy young men for whose arrests
warrants were issucd-passcd Oft TO the entire
satisfaction Of all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

FOR SALE-DWELLING and LOT
R#I No l27 Cameron street. Possession given
September lst. For further particulars address
w. j. MARTIN, POI Baltimore ST.,
~ slim Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
LOOK AT THIS |

FOR RENT-The BRICK STORE
Ws HOUSE corner King and Lee streets, now
occupied by 4. Francis. Apply to Mrs. THOS.
cMI'rH jy l5-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
LOCAL NEWS.

PERsoNAL.-The BOARD of Directors of
the Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Alabama, at its recent meeting in Montgomery,
conferred the title Of ID. D. upon the Rev.
D ". Gwu, the worthy aud popular pastor of
the First Baptist Church 10 that city. The
Kew. DR.. is the son Of Mr.. D. s. Gwin, for
mcrly of this city. The montgomery Mail IN
Speaking OF the houor just conferred upon HIM
saws: Never was an honor more worthily be-
slowed. Dr. Gwin, though young 10 years, is
ripc in learning He graduated in 1859 at Rich
,uoud College, Va, an institution OF national
reputation, thorough, and extensive iults course
of study. Soon after leaving college he was
elected Professor of Latin and Greek IN the
Brownwood Institute of LaGrange, Ga, where
he acquired fame aud reputation as first
class educator of youth, which soon led him to
move 10 a more responsible aud honorable posi-
ton, for he was called to Griffin, Ca. where
he founded the Griffin High School,, out OF
which grew the 'Sam Baiy Institute. tie
was ordained as minister at LaGrange, ga,
since which time he has pursued with enthusl-
asm his study of Latin aud Greek and one or
more of the modern languages. lie will rank
with the first linguists of the country. -
r. L. Brockett, esq, to whom SO many OF
the male residents of this city went to school
III former years was here to-day for few hours
on business. He is now the Principal OF a
large and fourishiog female academy Ia Mary
Land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

STREET IMpRov EMENTs. The City Council
Committee on Streets met yesterday afternoon
at the private Office of Alderman Smoot, all the
members being present, made a general inspec-
ton of the streets, determined that the drain
age on north ST Asaph street, near Portners
Garden, should be by paved cutters instead of
wooden trunks as heretofore ordered; directed
the Superintendent of Police to have the gut.
tcriug and curling on Wolfe street, between
Lee and Fairfax repaired and have such re-
pairs to the sidewalks throughout the city
made as were deemed necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

FELL FROM A RAILROAD TRAIN.-A color
ed man named George Carroll, one of the col
ored excurSouists who went from here to War
rentou yesterday, on the return of the party,
last night accidentally fell from the platform OF
car IL the rapidly moving train and was badly
hurt. The train was stopped and the injured
mau put aboard aud brought to this city, where
he received the attention of one of the physl-
claus to the poor. The most serious hurt he
received was the fracture of bis jaw-bone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

COLUMBUS STREET -Nlessrs Buckley &
Wilson, the contractors for Improving north
Columbus street. commenced that work yes
tcrday afternoon, and will prosecute itvgorous-
ly to its completion. Upon the advice OF Sur
vcyor Carter they will lay the curling and gut
tering first, and grade up to that work. 1t IS
to be regretted that the city finances are now
at such a low ebb as to make the paving OF the
carriage way au inpossibility for the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVEMENTS

AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVEMENTS
DR.. johnson of the Board Of Aldermen, pro-
poses to introduce, at the next regular meet
ing of the City Council, an act to encourage
the creation of houses and other bulldogs with
in the city. The act, it is understood, will APP
ply to those streets which shall be improved by
the Board Of Public Works; and the condition
of the act is, that all persons who build
house or houses Oh such streets, shall be ex'
empt from Corporation taxes on such houses
for the period of five years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06
The SHIP YARD.-Three full gaDgs-car-

The SHIP YARD.-Three full gapgs-car-
penters, pile-drvers, and laborers-are now at
work putting the ship yard of the Marine Rall-
way Company in condition for such work as
may be broug hit there Most Of the dredging
has been completed, and the building OF the
new WAYS is progressing as rapidly as possible
large quantity of the required material hav,
Ing already arrived. 1t is not the Intention OF
the company owning the yard to confne their
operations to work of repairing vessels, but
they will take all orders for building vessels
that NAV be offered them, and they are already
making preliminary arrangements, tor building
schooner of from three hundred and nifty TO
four hundred tons burden, the cost OF when
will be about twenty thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

90 BONES TOBACCO, assorted qualities.
w Some very iue Clear Seed and Havana
CIGARS offered low by
aup & K. Is. LAWSON s. CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

900 BBLS NO. and FAMILY ROE
A\VO POTOMAC HERRING, Eastern
do, and Mackerel, in full weight half barrels,
for sale ut market rates by
aup Is r. b. LAWSON s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

FOR RENTING HOUSE No. So King
M street, now occupied by 5. Lindheimcr
Possession given on the lSt day of July, 1874.
Al ply 70 LOUIS APP1CH, No. 40 King st.
i-npif
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

JUST RECElVING-5O sacks Liberia, Ole
u Government Java, LaGauyra, Maracsib'
and Rio Cotfees, all Of which will be sold at low
aus 6 r. B. LAWSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-06

rREEN GINGER, White and Black Mus.
W tard Seed, Celery Seed, and Whole and
Ground Spices ITety p1TeR lqSs FseSlysa ard
augG lGG and 10 King street.