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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

\ CARD-With many thanks to the Jealous
"A friend or friends by whom l have been
named as q candidate for the Legislature nomi.
nation for this city, I beg to announce that, hav-
ing had q trust confded to me already py the
people of the city, and in manner which en-
titles them TO my best services, us to my thanks
for the confidence they have bestowed, l have
no purpose to abandon that trust, and cannot
consent to the use Of my name as proposed.
Very respectfully,
1917 TrMDED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Fire.

BURLINGTON, VI, Aug. IA fire broke
out in the extensive planning mill of Shepard,
Davis Il Co., in this city, at eight o'clock this
moruiug, but was got under control in less han
thirty minutes. The origin of the fire and the
amount of damage are not yet ascertained
The property was fully insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

THE }. W. THOMPSON The steamer J. W.
Thompson, now building for the Potomac route.
is so nearly completed that Captain Wood, now
n charge of the Washington ferry boat City of
Washington, who has been appointed her com
mander, will leave here next week for the shin
yard, to supervise the finishing touches that
are to be put upon her. 1t is understood that
Capt. Thomas Travis will be appointed to the
command of the steamer City Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

VIENNA CAMP MEETING. Quite number
of people left here, this morning, tor the camp
meeting which commenced to-day 10 Gibscn's
woods, near Vienna. Among those who have
tents at this camp meeting are Mrs. Barker
and Mr.. John t. Evans of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

L respectfully offer myself to the Conservative
voters of Alexandria as a candidate for the
House of Delegates.
aug 19-td GEORGE L SIMPSON.
\ CARD-At the request of many voters, l
"A offer myself q candidate to represent Fair.
fax county in the next House of Delegates of
Virginia. | will not submit to the action of u
county convention, which, according to the pre-
sent organization of the Conservative party, is
only calculated to defeat the will OF majority
of the people; but as fully recognize the i'm
portance of securlnga Conservative representa-
ton and maintaining the unity of the party, I
am ever ready TO submit to a primary election,
where every voter has q chance to cast his vote
for the candidate ne prefers.
feel 1t right TO state the general principles
which will govern my action, if you should
tn nix proper to elect ma. l consider ours con-
federated republic. All power emannting from
the people, the government officers are the SER
wants of the people, and should ut all times feel
their responsibility and duty to serve them for
the public good. The General government as
we'll rs State governments, are bound by written
constitutions, and have no right to exercise any
power not therein delegated
The State policy should BE- so shaped as to
give al possible encouragement to the business
Interests OF the State. Agriculture, commerce
and mani !actures constituting the basis of all
prosperity in a country, should be iostcrod and
encouraged by the laws of the State A free
y,
and should be sustained by an amendment of
the law dividing the townships into school dis
tricts of proper size and eecting three trustees
for each district by the patrons Of each school,
who shall manage the schools without compen-
sation and without county superintendent. saving
all the school tax for the benefit of the children
The commerce of the State should be secured
as much as possible to our own cities
Public and private credit should BIZ sustained
as much as possible by law.
Reputation of the State debt has boen talked
of in some quarters, and should be condemned
by every honest man. 1t would be crime and
curse upon the State from which it would never
recover.
Interest on money should be uniform through
out the State, and should be so fixed rs to secure
the money of the State for the business interests
of the State
The present rate of taxation is ample to carry
on the government and pay of the State debt ii
wisely and economically applied.
j. r. PUGH.
u, sc, l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

BEHIND TINE The arrival of the Lynch-
burg train was delayed this morning by an OBJ
struction near Lyncbburg, where freight
train had run off the track, and by the partial
washing out of a culvert near Gotham Station.
There were two trains on each side of the wash
one of the &. & 0. road, and one of the Mid
land road, and the way connections were made
was by pushing the cars across the chasm, the
locomotives not venturing to cross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

CoNFERENcE.-A conference was held this
morning between Mayor Kemper and MIR. o.
a. Stevens. of the A. & w. R. r. Co., and
Mr. 5. +. Beach, attorney for that com pauy in
this city, 10 reference to the proposed change
10 the position of the railroad track on ST..
Asaph street, between King aud Cameron,
which change. as stated 10 yesterdays Ga.
Ute, MIR. Albert Stuart, acting Corporation
attorney, is of the opinion the railroad com.
fsoy IS authorized to make. Mr.. Stevens ex-
plained to the Mayor that by the proposed
I,n1aoge the track that now runs along the mid
u u OF the street would run along the western
80, y, OF the street, and by so doing throw open
s w unoostructed travel larger portion of that
, r1es, than at present. No,hiog definite with
''safd to the proposed change was arrived at,
The Vira;.;a M;ll., n :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

MAN PROPOSES BUT GoD DIsposEs. Not
withstanding the announcement made yes,er-
day that, rain or shine, Rev. Mr.. Randall the
Evangelist, would preach from the postofhce
steps last night, the reverend gentleman did
not preach, and for the simple reason, too, that
it did rain. He will preach to night, however,
weather permitting, at the designated place,
and from the text "The fool hath said in his
heart there is 90 God"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Aug I9, IL a. m.
For the Middle States, clear or clearing
weather, slight changes in temperature, south
west TO northwest winds, rising barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

TUB RAcE.-A tub race from Fishtown to
the buoy on the opposite side of the river and
return, will be run next Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock. There are FIVE entries. The prize
will be IS for the winner, So SO for the second
hest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

The youog mao who by mistake swallowed a
whole Lox OF DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills is out
again. He says he fec srather ''paIe" but other
wise is all right lie will, however, follow the
directions DeXt time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
Kerg and Greg Grady, for disordcrly conduct
at Majors Hill, were fined and discharged
Isaac Freeman, colored boy, for stealing pig
iron from Shoots wharf, was turned over to
his parents for punishment.
Henry Jackson aud Thomas Contee, colored,
for riotous conduct at the canal locks were fined
and discharged.
Friday Lee, colored, for abusing his family,
was fined and discharged.
William Douglas, colored. for disorderly con-
duct on Majors Hill and for resisting police
officers, was fined and discharged.
Tabby Edwards colored for abusing her step
daughter, was discharged and costs assessed
against complainant.
The above cases were before the Mayor.
The house OF coored woman named Camp
bell, on Oronoko street, was searched for arti-
ces stolen by her step daughter. Evalina Clop.
man, from Mrs. Skippon, 10 Washington, with
whom the thief Was living as servant, and all
the lost articles and others that bad not been
missed, were recovered.
Warrants were issued by Justice Padgett for
the arrest OF Florence Mason and Chloe Green,
colored, for fighting about the possession Of a
pile OF ashes thrown out Of a locomotive engine
gu north St Asaph street.
); L. Meeks. committed to Jail charged with
stealing rope from the ferry slip at East Alex
aDdria, was reexamined before Justice May,
and dismissed for want Of evidence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

RETHEL ACADEMY prepares for Uni
Board ds snd ro or Su' oe 1857
sion. Reopens Sept l6,h. For Catalogue sd.
dress w. w. Smith A. NJ, Bethel Academy,
Fauauier county, Va.
EXTRACTS FROM TESTIMONIALS.
Il most heartily commend Bethel Academy
to the favor and patronage of the public.-Ww
E. Peters, Prof. Latin Univ. of Va" II woul.
be willing to confde my own son to Mr. Smith !
care, and hence recommend the school to other
psrents.-F. q. Smith, Prof Nat. Phil. Univ.
OF Va II feel warranted, from experience, in
recommending it.-John B. Minor, Prof Law
Univ. of Va" Zone of the best institutions of
its class in the State.-H. b. Harris, Prof. Greek
Richmond College, ~ know of no institution
OF like grade superior to Trey. J. D. Black
well? A. NJ, ID, Lynchburg, Va" Unequal
South.-Genera G. w. Field Atlanta, Ga"
Best and cheapest preparatory school in the
State.-Chas. Mason, King George CO., Va, and
Col. s. D. Crawford, Augusta CO., Va" 1.-THE
cheapest and IS good as the best in the U. S.
Adam Empio, Wilmington, N. c."
Fauquier county, iy 2l-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

CoLoRED MAN KILLED AT CAMP MEET
ING.-A colored man was shot and killed night
before last at the camp meeting now 10 progress
IN Benton's woods, uear Mddleburg. He had
been guilty of some infracton of the camp laws,
and was endeavoriDg to escape from constable
Burlerson, wien the latter drew his pistol and
fired at the ratrea,ing fugitive three times, the
last shot taking effect in the small of his back
and telling him. He lived 10 the neighborhood
aud was taken to his home, where he died yes
terday, though he received the best surgical at
tention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

a. FOR RENT The spacious and desirable
E$i RESIDENCE No. 24l King street ]. three
stories and back building, water closet bath
room, gas, SC, &c.; at present occu pied by Rev.
Geo. A. Smith. For terms apply to the present
occupant, or to Mrs. Nj. NJ. SUMMERS. 275
King street. suv Iq-2aw5w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

Six PER Cent paid Oh deposits, payable OF
demand. Special rates on time deposits: j.. II
SoUlEk 4 Co., Bankers. Washington, D. C. !
my 27-cotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

HoRsEMAN & Bro will have SOME fine fresh
fish mackere, taylors aud rock-whch they
will sell at % cents bunch at stall No. 4, city
market, tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
HUCTEOT SHLES-
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALIEN
ANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALEX.
SALE
Under the authority of the decree of the Cir.
cult Court of Alexandria county, Virginia, in
the suit of .Roach's executors VS.. Roachs devi-
sees passed at the May term. 1875, of said court,
the Undersigned who was appointed commits
missioner for that purpose, will sell at public
auction on SATURDAY, the 18th day of Sep.
tenn Der, 1875, at II m, at the east front of the
Market House, IN the city of Alexandria, Va
the pr in said county known as P RIOS
IECI HILL" late the residence of James
Roach, DECD, on the south side Of the Airing
ton turnpike, and on thewest side Of the Alex
andria Canal, binding on both containing sbout
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR
About l40 acres of it is rich bottom land, val
usoe Tor agricultural purposes and especially
valuable for its rich deposits OF brick clay
The remaining "a acres extend to the top of
the blutt and front on the county road from
Alexandria to Georgetown. On this is ks.s.eAt
LARGE BRICK MANSION, with Sta eEESs
pies and all necessary outbuildings, the site be
ing unsurpassed by any in the county, or its vi
cinity.
The estate has been surveyed and divided into
a number of parcels, one of 81 acres. embracing
the Mansion House, &C.; another of "A acres in
the bottom, with Frame House, Barn, &C., on
the same another of 35 acres, in the bottom,
with no buildings
A number of small lots, binding on the canal,
eacn CONTAINING about acres, and other parcels
In addition to the foregoing, also, TRACT
OF LAND, in said county, on Four Mile Bun,
on The county road from Alexandria to George.
town. about equi- distant from Washington,
alexandria and Georgetown, containing about
81 a. Or II 2; This place has valuable WA
len fOW En- for either mill or factory,
and the land is of fair quality
Terms: Twenty per cent Of purchase money
cash the residue in three equal instalments, at
SIX, twelve and eighteen months, respectively,
with interest, to be secured by bonds of the pur-
chaser, with good personal security. Title to be
retained until full payment of purchase money,
and land to be resold at purchasers risk on de-
fault in meeting bonds at maturity.
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
aug Its Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

GEORGE W. ROCK, esq, is presented rs
" suitable candidate for d seat in the next
House of Delegates of Virginia.
sug3 MANY VOTERS.
r RESPECTFULLY announce myself can
i didate for n seat in the next House of Dele
gates, subject to the Conservative Nominating
Convention.
aug 2-tf W. II. FOWLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
EDUCA TTONAL.
A LEXANDRIA ACADEMY,

The Eighteenth Annual Session of this School
will commence MONDAY, September 6
The locatation of the school house Friends
Meeting House) is one of the most quiet pleas
ant and accessible in the city; the furniture is
of the latest and most approved pattern; the
pline is strict, and the best teachers are employ
cd for all branches
Catalogues, containing full particulars, may
be procured at the book stores or from
aug l6-lm JOHN 5. BEACH, Principal.
MOUNT VERNON INSTITUTE,
BOARDING ANDDAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES,
No. II south Washington street,
Alexandria, Virginia
There is aKINDERGARTEN in connection
for little girls from four to seven years of age.
Scholastic duties will be resumed SEPT. 18th.
For Circulars apply to the Principal,
Miss NJ A. ROACH,
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
Y LEXINGTON, VA.
Applicants for admission into the Virgins
Military Institute will obtain all Information BY
addressing the undersigned. without delay.
Cadets who participated in the battle of NEW
MAkkEI can obtain their diplomas if desired.
The MEMORIAL VOLUME is now ready
FRANCIS h. SMITH, Sup't.
Lexington, aug l4-lm
pOTOMAC ACADEMY,
4 (Formerly Alex. Boarding School)
Established by Benjamin Halowsll in 1924
a complete English Classical and Mathe-
matlcal course taught; also French German
and Spanish. Next session will commence
SEPTEMBER Is. Catalogues furnished at re-
quest.
Terms: For board, tuition, washing and lights,
Sl50 per half session in advance. For day
scholars Sis for tuition in English branches
81 81 in Greek and Latin (each) and $3.50 in
Modern Languages (each) per quarter in ad-
vance. Apply at l57 Prince ST, or address
CHARLES 5. TAYLOR, Associate
JOHN ). BLACKBURN, Principals,
aug l2-2awtf Alexandria, Virginia.
DAN DOLP MACON COLLEGE,
~ ASHLAND, VA, ~
Oilers, at lswost rates, the advantages of tho
rough instruction. a high grade of scholarship,
under best religious i fuences, in refined COM
muhity and At location remarkable for its ex-
trAordnsry healthfulness and accessibility
TWO HUNDRED AND Thirty DOLLARS
will pay sll necessary expenses for the entire
scholastic year. For Catalogue and further par
ticulars address
Rev. JAMES A. DUNCAN, A.M,D.D.,
President.
or Rev. ALEXANDER G. BROWN,
aug o-6w Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

ITO THE VOTERS OF FAIRFAX COUN
L TY-At the solicitation Of many friends, l
announce myself candidate for reelection to
the next House of Delegates of Virginia Re-
cognizing the Importance to the best interest of
the State and Of the success of the Conservative
party, make this annanciation, subject to the
action OF the party in determining who shall be
their candidate, believing that the harmony and
success of the party can be best maintained by
organization and trust that at the meeting to
be held at August Court some satisfactory mode
may be adopted by which, in the selection of a
candidate, that result may be attained.
Conservatism, in the darkest days of our his
tory, saved us from the fate of our Southern sis
ter States, and it is at this time strength and
hope, and | sincerely trust that its harmony
may be preserved. II | shall again be nomi-
mated by you, in being selected MS your candi-
date, can only promise that Ms in tho past, my
best abilities will be directed to the mantsinance
of the honor and integrity of our beloved COM
monwesth, and TO the adoption of sIch meas
ures will tend to the msteriai prosperity Of
the county and State.
r. H. COCkERILLE.
oirfoy pfu
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Centreville, Fairfax co., aug l2-lw*

MY NAME HAVING been announced as a
IHl candidate for seat in the next House oil
Delegates Of Virginia, / avail myself of this
method of soliciting the sutfrages Of the voters
subject to the decision of a convention.
aug 9-tf HUGH LATHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

CT. JOHNS academy.
The Thirty Scvcnth Annual Session will COM
mence on MONDAY, September 9Th, and as
admissions are necessarily restricted to filing
such vacancies rs usually occur at the end of
session, early application is advisable. This is
the Oldest boarding school in Virginia. Its spe-
cisl advantages are: The experience of its teach
ers and its careful classification; its complete
apparatus, library, cabinet, &C.; its military dis
clpline; its healthy location; and the strict at
tenton paid to the morals of students. The
Principal can be found, for the present at the
office OF the Superintendent of Public Schools,
Peabody Building. For Catalogues address
RICHARD l.. CARNE, A. NJ, Principal,
aug Z-eotf Drawer u, Alexandria, Va.
" ASHINGTON u LEE UNIVERSITY,
w Lexington, Va.
The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the THIRD THURSDAY (l6thl OF
SEPTEM Der, 1875 and continue, without In
PERMISSION, until the fourth Thursday in June
1876 The instruction embraces thorough CLAS-
SlCAL, LIT ERARY and SCIENTIFIC
COU RISES together with the professional de-
partments of LAW and ENGINEERING.
The entire expenses for the session of nine
months need not exceed $500 or $40, according
to the price of board. Arrangements are also
made for messing, by which students may re-
duce their expenses to 500 per session.
For further particulars address
e.. w. g. LEE, President or
WILLIAM DOLD, Cpk of Faculty.
Lexington, Va, jy 2T-eolm
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GANDIUATES.

TN RESPONSE to the request Of friends,
Il respectfully offer myself to the Conservative
voters of Alexandria as q candidate for the
House of Delegates.
aug 19-td GEORGE l. SIMPSON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

ZINE LOUDOUN FARMS FOR SALE
Il AT PUBLIC UCTION.
VIII be sold. at pub ic auction, on SATUR r.
DAY, September 18th, 1875, at y O. clock M, a,
Middleburg, Loudoun county, Va, the T WO
FARMS of the late Robert G. Bowman, decd
situated about 3! miles from Middlebnrr, and
mile from Mountsville, Loudoun county, Va
contalnlng IN both places about SS4 acres-2O0
acres in one, and lS4 acres in the other Each
place has comfortable improvements, and is sep
arated only by road.
The land is first class, we'll adapted to the
working Of machinery, and hiss upon it d suli-
cheney OF good timber, running water, SC. The
neighhorhood is first class in every particular and
is one of the most beautiful portions of ViIs
having al abundance of good schools, churches,
mills, sc. a great bargain in these lands may
be expected, as they will most positively be sold
for division among the legaLees, all of whom
live in other States Immediate possession OF
the land given tor seeding purposes
Terms will be liberal, and made known on
day Of sale. For further information address
GEO. Ii. SLAUGHTER,
Agent for the heirs, st. Bethlehem, Tenn, or
Col. l.. CHANCELLOR,
aug Its Middleburg, Virginia.
BY Il. N. Cox a. Co, Auct'rs.. Royal st.
CCHOONER AT AUCTlON-Will be sold
~ to the highest bidder, on FRIDAY, August
10th, At 5 p. m, at the Marine RailwHy, Alex
andila Va, the schr. JOHN SAMUEL, It's
tons carrying capacity. Said schooner has u
copper fastened bottom, now standing rigging,
and Il good suit of sails Sails can be seen at
Padgett 81 Pollard's sail loft Alex andria.
Terms of Sale: One third of the purchase
money in cash the residue in two co ua pay
ments at 9 and months secured by approved
negotiable notes.
au l7-at DUNCANsoN BROS, Statesmen.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IRABLE
4 LAND.
By virtue of a decd of trust from Chss. Camp
bell and 2. B. Stlson, recorded in liber 26, page
III, OF the land records of Prince William CO.,
Va, shall proceed to sell, at public auction,
to the highest bidder, At Manassas, on SArUR-
DAY, the 3lst day of July next desirable
tract of land, containing FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES, more or less. This property lies ada
cent to the thriving town of Manassas on the
Virginia Midland Railroad, about one hours
ride from Washington city. The improve ga
ments consist Of three comfortable TEN AN L Hi
HOUSES, and an orchard of young and thrifty
fruit trees. The land is susceptible of the high
est state of Improvement and can be very con.
venlently divided into three or moro farms
Terms of Ssle: s., 635 cash on day of sale, TO-
gether with all costs attending tho execution of
the trust S2O5997 on the 22d of December
1878, with interest from the lst of January, 1875
81 05987 on the 9th of February, 1880, with in
terest from the LIST of January, 1875, and the re-
mander, if any, on such terms as the parties in
terested may direct.
RoBT. G. WEIR,
Pr. VIM. CO., my 27-oots Sub Trustee.
Gss> Tho above sale is postponed to SATUR-
DAY, the Dist day of August next
ROBT. q. WEIR,
Pr. VIM. CO., aug 2-eots Sub. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

CMALL HAMS tierces MARYLAND and
~ Anchor brands Just received by
j. g. 81 E. MILBURN,
Jy ~ 10 north ROYAL street
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9 G Il o. l. N OTlC +

g CHOOL NOTICE..
The Tenth Session of my SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES will begin on 10TH OF
SEPTEM Der next and continue to the 10Th
of June, 1876
Apply for particulars to
Rev. j. A. HAYNES, AM, MD,
jy lG-eo2m Middleburg Va.
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a,a Inc Virginia Midland Railroad Company
Nu,,aho out erecting new bridge across the
1'0''n river, below strssburp,