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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
LEEsBURG, Va, May 80, IS75.-Thc indie
pendent candidate for Clerkship of the Circuit
Court has been elected by 81 majority, and the
Conservative party has been wounded in the
house of it's friends. Kemper received 2,l4l
votes and Hughes l ,239. Wise 1,640, and Gar
rett 1894; aud as Wise received fully 100 Re
publican votes, it is certain that 600 Conserva
tives bolted the nomination. The vote fol
Governor was $3.50, and that for Clerk, 1854
showing the great interest manifested by the
people in this election.
Mr.. r. w. Hoskinson, elected Commission,
er of the Revenue, when be was young man
many years ago, had threshing machine, and
tbreshed wheat all over Loudouu be lost bis
leg by an accident, and his friends raised some
mooey aud gave him fair education, aud he
became teacher near Gum Spring In 1870
he was elected Assessor for Broad Run Town
ship; has held the Office ever since bis
books are very neat and correct, he was
dependent upon his Office and perhaps a
| small school for support 10 his old age, and
be is a worthy man. 1t required very strong
principle, or rather allegiance to party, to re,
sist the impulse to vote for him, and this was
weakened by the little knowledge that the
people had of his exceedingly worthy, but no.
fortunately modest and retiring opponent.
Again, j. w. Gallehcr, in this district, had
a large family, and, being an Independent eau
didate, he naturally was not ardent in his sup
port of any of the Conservative nominees, and
being emiuently fitted for the position, he at
| traced support. He is elected by 262. His
opponent Was young man without family,
who had been Collector here for four years.
aud who received 10 bis own district l25 ma
jority. Hoskipson had more than TOO ma
jorty.
Again, 10 Mt Gilead district Carruthers had
| been made the candidate by Is majorlty at a
| primary election, at which fourteen negroes
voted at one precinct and all for him. while
10 negroes voted at the other three pre-
clncts. The convention declined to sauctou
the election, but RENTED the two candidates
to the people at a second primary election at
which Powell's friends alone voted. Carruthers
was an independent candidate, and carried his
own district by 81 majority
Again Jonah Tavenner, al independent, was
a candidate 10 his own (Mcrcer) district, and
lost it by only 20 votes, and received 25O OUT OF
| CPS votes cast for the three candidates.
Again in Lovettsville, a Republican district,
| Philip Swank, of that party, was independent,
and received 2O9 votes against SO for Johu
Grub, Conservative, and 81 Tor Stephens,
Republican.
Thus there we're 10 FIVE districts strong per-
sonal candidates independent, whose friends
were ready to combine with disaffected Con-
servatives, some of whom deemed Garrett en-
titled, by previous nomination and election
and non-use of the fruits OF his election, to
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" l. u a B l. + MILL PROPERTY A
v PUBLIC SALE-Bc Vrtue of deed

VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY Al
trust executed by Asa NJ. Janney and wife tc
county, we will offer at public sale to the high:
est bidder, on the premises, on the 18TH DA \
OF TIL SIXTH MONTH, (June) Il. 2 O'Clock
p m, the FLOUkING MILL and Dwell.
LING HOUSE now occupied by said JAN h liza
ney, situate near Lincoln, Loudoun CO., .Assl
Virginia, together with TWO TENEM N
HOUSES and TWENTY-SKV EN- ACRES
OF LAND. The mill was built since the war,
is of brick built in the most substantial manner,
three stories high, and is in good running order,
with three pairs of burri, and h.s all the modern
Improvements, Including midling purifier.
A bout seven acres of land will be sold with the
mill. The dwelling house is of brick, in good
order, and has about twenty acres Of land 1T
tached to it, and will be sold separately or with
the mill, rs may be determined, upon the day
OF sale. The properly is desrably located IN a
prosperous thlckly settled community, within
four miles of two depot5 on the w. u o. r. x.
Terms: One fourth of the purchase money to
be paid in ,sh on the day of sale; one fourth in
ono one fourth in two, and the remaining
fourth in three years from the day of sale; the
purchaser 10 execute his bonds FOR the de erred
payments bearing interest from The day OF sale,
and The title to be retained until all the purchase
money is pad. ALI liens now upon the property
will be discharged out of the proceeds Of sale.
If rot sold when offered At auction, the property
will be he d 1T private sale.
SAML. JANNEY,
JOS. II. JEWETT,
Loudoua co., ie 2-eots Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

The payments made from the Uuited States
Treasury by warrants, during the month OF
May, we're as follows: On account Of civil aud
miscellaneous, 1881. 9S4.73; war, $685.
3Sl. 56; navy, 1896, ISL 20; Interior Indians
and pensions S.. 1877 ,S65.ss; total, $780,
7S3. 81. The above does not include payments
made on account of the interest or principal Of
the public debt of the Uoited States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

Gen. E. R. Bagwell, Of Accomac, in letter
to the Eastern Virgiuian, utters the following
noble sentiment ~ have ever stood firmly by
the honor and integrity Of Virginia. 1t is a
Jewell transmitted to US BY our fathers, aud its
safe keeping is q sacred trust. believe that
there is but one way to get clear OF an honest
debt, either public or private, and that ist pay
it, and would scoru reputation in whatever
guise it might appear
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PORT or JI.N'E .. IS.
Sun rose ...........4 40 Moon riScs..... 3 II
Sun sets ...........7 II High watcr......... U w
gRlY I'D.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Jane Moseley Norfolk, to A Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currionsn, To a Heed.
Schr Anna + kctchum, Eoston.
Schr IL Laurance, New York, to John
Agnew.
Schr VIM Buck, New York, to j Agncw.
Schr Elias NJ GORE Washington, to- Agnew;
Schrs May II Summers, Earl Z Mason and
Ida h Latham.
Schrs Frank G Dow, Ellen Tobin. Henry
PAUL, Vim Buck, Belle ualla}ay, Mary Price,
w + Parker, WIN Marvel and Enoch Moore,
for Georgetown.
SAILED.
Schr Laura f Messcr, Portland, by Hump
shire and Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr Henry Finch, Newtown Creek, by
American Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Louisa Birlsall and Grace Davis, for
this port, cle.red a. New London 3lst ullimo.
Schr Cora, for this port. cleared at Boston
3lst ultimO.
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L.f.N.iL S(J.U.HEKTE.

Arrived Boats J H Woodburn and q J. DE
Witt via Rock creek, to Hampshire and B"Itl-
more Coal Go; VIM Smith, SAM Henry, Henry
Delifeld, j l. Reid, 7 Belts: Moore q r !,
Lloyd, Kate X Cavinaugh, Mathew kersey, I
II Fae and w Boo,he, jr., to American Coal
Company; G Scgerson Four Sisters, 4 Crop
ley w Young and steamer II Weld, VIA
Rock creek, to } Z Agncw. ,
departed - Bouts } w Morris, Chss Clifton
Henry q Flagg, . Claughton, Michael SNOW
Icy, + ur Sisters, w Young, 5 khinehardt
j CropEoy and Henry Deilicd, for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

REMAKKs-Wheat is without material change
since yesterday; offerings of 800 bushels, with
sales of u good white lot at Us, and red at Us,
1870. l3l, 1872, l33 l34 and 1875 for good TO choice
Corn is quiet and unchanged; offerings Of l&'
bushels mixed, with sales AT 80 and 81 Rye Is
dull and declining; sales at lbs. Oats are mac
tive, and prices are lie of sales at a. with otter
ings of 222 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

Hugh Nelson PeDdleton, brother of General
Pendleton, an old citizen Of Wythe county, died
at his residence in that county few days ago.
He had Just entered his seventy sixth year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
1sIARNING TO NJ ERCHANTS, LlQUO!
wv BD>, IJrrESTrpS RT1rGH

HaIARNING To NJ ERCHANTS, LIQUOR
w DEALERS, HUCkSTERS, BUTCH
ERS AND OTHERS.
All persons Interested are hereby notified that
the STATE LICENSES Tor 1874 expired on
the both day OF April last
All persons therefore, now engaged in busl-
ness recurring license, who have not obtained
new certificates for the year 1873 from the Com
missioner of the Revenue and paid to the CITY
Treasurer the amount assessed against them, "ro
guilty before the law OF transsctlng business
Without license, and liable to the penalty angel
viz: the payment of double the amount oi ~
cense.
TREASURFR'S NOTICE
T WILL b. at my office daily from > " CLOCK
/ r. M. 10 .. m. All persons who nave not
paid THAR license tax by the 18Th day Of june
will be proceeded against rs the law requires.
w. ID. CORoE, City Treasurer.
Office So King street. my "I~co-"
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The Lynchburr Republican, ays:-"A recent
trio to Southwest Virginia. as lar west as Wytt e
and Carroll countess has developed to US the
fact that unless that section of the State Is
favored With Doubtful rains very soon, all the
crops will be an almost total failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
NEW PAPER HANGiNGS AND IN
TERROR DECO

The largest best, and most beautiful sssor.'
ment Of New Wall Papers. Window Curtains
and Interior Decorations, suitable for farlors,
Halls. Chambers and Dining Rooms, SURPRISING
in quslty and price any goods IN this me GE''
offered in this city. up ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

Earl Derby's statement 10 the House OF
Lords on Monday has elected reply from the
Berlin Official Gazette, which admits that the
increase of the French army caused some 10,
easiness OF BcrIio, but says that subject had
never been made matter of dellberatlon by
Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
TIE TESTIMONY.
TIE CONTRACT WITH MR.. LoF

TIE CONTRACT WITH Mr.. LORD.
ssLevis j. Bennett was examined BY Mr.. hasone' Inc
xitpess has resided in Bud from 1868 TO the present
time O. Dad you prior to 1871 have coparner by the
lame OF John Eandi A. Yes, sir
@. Is he in COURT A. Yes, SIR.
o. State whether John Hand had obtained three
se,rL contracts from the STATE OF NewiOIk ior dedS
ing m the Erie BASIN AZ Buffalo, the ONO BASIN al
Buffalo and the Black ROCK iigrbCr at Bunaiof A.
lcs cig. .--. ~. ,...o. ,..,
ana Iiandi a. YES, Sir. -
o. state what occurred II anything, between you and
George d. Lord In Wn,er Of 1871 IN relation u These
contracts. A. We at Buffalo, ana he proposed 10
IN, 10 get "A bal Tor tue relief of John LAND passed
o. Had you applied Ia Mr. Lord To act III your be-
half or in behaI John Hand, prior 10 that uInef A
q state what was the portion OF the money that you
mi Ia OBTAIN Te.c of Hand tina. lie Claimed 10 eX-
act for nis services. a. TwOthlrcs.
o. Did you agree 10 it A. We did.
q. Under that arrangement dd lie present 10 you any
papers ~ be signed A. He did
O. Who did Il plIport IL be with A. George ID. Lord
ami John klley.
q. Did you procure the signature Oh john hanu 10 the
papers A. Yes, sir. M,
o. Di you ret urn Il TO George ID. Lordf A. Yes, Sir
q. iid you Negotiated with John kiloy In that DO
half A. No, Fir 80.
O. State you can the date OF that agreement
\. Ia February. 1871.
O. Was Mr.. George d. Lord at that time q member Of
the esnturc OF the state Of Newiorkf A. 90 UNDER
stood Il, n that line.
o. st,te whether this Is a copy Of that agreement.
Papers produced and handed TO wlnessI a. Yes, sif
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
SUICIDE OF PRESIDENT RALSTON.

liz DRIVES To THE NORTH PART or THE CITY AND
JUMPS OFF A DOCK.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27.-About 51O o'clock this
afternoon a close carriage drove rapidly TO the side
door Of the Bank of California. A gentleman jumped
from the carriage in state Of excitement and ran
into the bank In response to inquiries tie driver Of
the carriage said lie had just left the drowned body
of the President Of the bank, MI RalstOn, i'll charge
of ali officer on the beach, near the smelling works
in the north part of the city Mr. Easton rode to
selby's smelling works wharf, and deliberately
jumped of the dock.
LATER.-The great excitement over the death of
Mr. Ralston overshadows every other topic. From The
best information appears that he went to sea-bath-
ing establishment at the North beach; at about 800
p addressed, went into the water, swan about 200
yards and disappeared behind a vessel. Soon after
his body was discovered floating by the Selby Lead
Works, and brought ashore still alive, bnt all
Efforts TO resuscae him failed, and he died at 4A5
p IN. Col. Fry. his fdther-D-law. Mayor
Otis and number Of prominent citizens arrived be-
fore he expired Col. Fry and Capt. Lees went to
the bathing house, and obtained Mr.. RalstOn's
clothes, IN which were found few dollars aid his
statement TO the bank; but nothing hagIng any tCI-
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dency to show that he committed suicide. His body
was conveyed to No. 1 ,S12 Jackson-st.
SKETCH OF VIM. C. RALsTON.

The news of the suicide of VIM. G.. RalstOn
was received at the hotels about IL O'Clock and
caused much comment and surprise. Especially
this the case with the CafOrnans stopping in this city
AZ the st. James there an unusual number of
from San Francisco, many Of whom knew Mr.. Ralston
personally. They almost without an exception dscredt
the story.
William G. RalstOH born in Pennsylvania and at
the time of his death was As years OF age. He was
shoemaker in carly life, but went to California
where he became interested in speculaons, and also
held clerkship in bank. Subsequently he went TO
Panama rs the agent Of Garrisons Steamship Line.
About 1852 he returned to San Francisco and established
banking house with others, under the name Of CART
son. Fritz RalstOn This firm afterwaId dissolved,
and lie became partner the firm Of Donauc Kelley &
Co.
About 1864 he organized the Bank of California with
o. Mills as President and himself cashier Mr..
Mills was already connected with bank IN Sacra-
mento ana his time largely taken up there
Mr.. Raston became the mead o. the Bank OF
California, though nomnally its cashier. All
its great enterprises conducted through him, and
even when Mr. Mills present, business men always
went to Mr.. Ralston for consultation. About two
years ago, Mr.. Mills resigned the Presidency, and
Mr.. Ralst0n became the real well as nominal
head of the bank. 1t through his business
abilities, almost entirely, that the bank attained its great
influence and became potent in all commercial fnan
cal, and political affairs In 1867 the Bank reached
he zenith Of it, influence and then the most power
tGl corporation west OF the Rocky Mountains.
Mr.. Raston the most popular man in Califarnn.
His muifcence had Won him friends everywhere. His
il fun of instances where he has kct fro failure
men who were the verge of financial ruin.
His mode of life was on a plan commensurate
with the extent Of wealth at his command. At Belmont
Valley he built for himself house cOsting II Is est
mated, Sl,000.000. and supported !: with an an
nual Ontlay of S350O00. Ills housc would accom-
Lodate 100 guests, and occasions were frequent when
that number accepted his hospitality HIS stables are
built q magnificent and extensive plan. Some
years aeo he nad difficulty with the rnl-
road which leads 10 Belmont Nallry-a distance
OF 30 mlcs-and then provided h'nlseit
with light buggy and having relays o nUrscs stationed
along the road, drove every cay 10 and from san Fran
cisco in less time than the tram could maze He was te
last at his ofhce at night and tine irst i'll the
morning. lie known II good liver. ana won many
friends by bis generosity ana hospitality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
THE PANIC IN CALIFORNIA.
A DAY OF DISASTER AND EXCITEMENT.
SUICIDE OF PRESIDENT RALsTON, AMI TWO
MORE SUSPENSIONS.

DAY OF DISASTER AND EXCITEMENT
SUICIDE OF PRESIDENT RAIsTON, AMI TWO
MORE SUSPENSIONS.
Swo THREATENED BANKS PREVENT RCN BY
CLOSING THEIR DOORS PRESIDENT RAIsroN
swIMs FROM BATHING HOUSE AND DRowNs-
GOVERNMENT GOLD BELrs THROUGH TIE CRISIS.
The excitement in San Francisco yesterday was
augmented by the suspension of the National Gold
Bank and Trust Company and the Merchants
Bank. These banks, owing to a lack of coin,
though perfectly solvent, resolved to close their
doors for the present, promising an early
resumption There was a slight run on two other
banks The panic subsidized, however the banks
being able to meet all demands. Over S1,00O,OOo
of Government gold was transferred to the banks
by telegraph, from the Assistant Treasury in San
Francisco, based upon deposits in New-York City
Late in the day President Ralston of the Bank of
California deliberately committed suicide. There
was no business failure during the day, but a
squeeze is expected Monday, when merchants settle
their balances The effect in other cities slight.
In this city gold advanced three-quarers of a cent
and business interests will be affected only far as
the advance of gold will influence them. The fail
ure Of the Bank Of California occasions surprise
here. Its paper has long been selling at heavy
discount owing to wild speculations in which it has
engaged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28


IN ALBANY-MR. LORD LEAVES THE COURT
ROOM EARLY AND MAKES MERRY AT THE della
VAN HOUSE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE!
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 27.-George d. Lord was
arrested at his home in Rochester on Thu sday by
Under-Sheriff Keenan, Of Albany. He wa brought
here by the officer last night. The COM
plant of Messrs. Orr and Magone, which is
based on information gathered by the Canal
Investigation Commission sets forth that Mr.. Lord,
while member Of the Assembly, committed the
crime of STIMULATING and receiving for his vote upon
bill entitled An act for the rclief OF John Hand"
n large of money. which il subsequently, stated
to be over 1000. The John Hand award upon
which this charge is founded, is already familiar to
the readers of The TRIBUNE. John Hood, a con-
tractor claimed, upon the suggestion OF Lord, to
have found his prices insufficient to pay bin for the
work of dredging Black Rock IIarbor, Buffalo, and
he put in claim for relief before the Legislature,
guaranteeing large share to Lord in case
it was allowed. IL is enough to know
that the Lords father and son, held hats
in the two Houses, and ruled the aland TAM
many The claim was allowed. The money
paid. and the younger lord got his share. Tie COM
plant was based upon important testimony
given before the InvestivatOn Commission
recently, and the ramiiicatons of the
Inland Tammany wide and varied as were those
of its New-York counterpart. it becomes question
of great interest TO know who else is likely to be
affected by the impending disclosures Among
those i'll the courtroom tOiay were Charles Steb-
bins Private Secretary to the Governor; Edgar X.
Ipkar, Ieruty Treasurer; Assemblyman Nosburg,
Deputy Attorney General Farchd, and Mcssrs. Orr,
Magone, and Van Buren, of the Investigating Com
mission. f. w. Cogswcll appeared for Geo ID. Lord.
MI Lord left the courtroom before the testimony was
all III, accompanied by his friends. Tonight he
was observed making merry al the Dcllayan House
III company with Thadd,us &. Davis. TIE papers
will he forwarded 10 the Grand Jury of Erie County
for indictment; and tie tral Will be hela in that
comfy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
A TENNESSEE PLANTER AssAssINATED IN OPEN
DAYLIGHT.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 27.-James r. Mcneil, a
wellknown planter living Is miles below this city, on
the Arkansas side, was assassnated this morning. tie
had Jus. left "A field where his hands at work and
into the road, when they heard shot fired and
saw his horse Iderless running the road following
man ON horseback 1hoy found Mr. Mcneil lying dead.
whole charge Of buckshot having entered hls breast.
Tbare Ia no cew " the assassin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
GOVERNMENT AIDING THE BANKS WITH
GOLD.

OVER MILLION TRANSFERRED TO THE BANKS BY
TELEGRAPH.
WAsHINGToN, Aug 27.-lieavy transfers of gold
to California are being made by the Treasury to-
day in support of the banks of that section. Upon
tie receipt If an official notification at the Depart
ment that the agents of the banks have deposited
gold with the Assistant Treasurer at New-York, tel
egraphic instructions sent to the Assistant
Treasurer San Francisco placing credits to the re-
sprciive banks making such deposits in Ncw-York.
Illus far, over s ,OOO, 900 have been transferred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
FEELING IN WALIrST,

VIEWS OF PROMINENT BANKEk, AND oiHERs-MR'
EALsTIN's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND OPERA
TIONs OF THE BANK-TuE FAILURE DERMLD
DE. ErICiAL II The IND.
Reporters of The TRIBUNE called Yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
THE WORK OF CANAL REFORM
ARREST OF ASSEMBLYMAN GEORGE d. LORD
FOR BRIBERY.
SEQUEL TO THE FRAUDULENT JOHN J. HAND

MR.. lord ARRESTED IN ROCHESTER-THE HEAh'Nd
IN ALBANY-MR. LORD LEAVES THE COURT
ROOM EARLY AND MAKES MERRY AT THE della
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 27.-Mrs J. I. Cousc OF
Nashville committed suicide this evening A1er her t'ir at
tempt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-28
TIE PALACE HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO.

TIE PALACE HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO.
TIE PKOJLCT NOT AFFECTED By THE FAILURE-EX-
TRAOHDIAARY DiMENsIONs-FOUR HUNDREDBAY
WINDOWS INGENIOUS CoNTRIvANCEs - LIGHT
WOOD FURNITURE-THE COST
IRON STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSE.l
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14.-The rich men of
the Pacific Coast the Eastons, the sharons the Hay
wards the Macgeys, the Mills and the Floods have sub
lime confidence In the future greatness Of San Francisco
have from time TO time heard most OF these gentlemen
talk the subject and they evidently think that tue city
will eventus rank with Newly and London. The e-
thusias Is by confined 10 the rich people, but
extends to all clascs refer 10 the Weather classes
because they skng their money on the citys PROF.
perity The most striking evidence OF this which now
occurs to me Ia the erection here by Messs sharon and
Raston OF largest hotel IN the world Its dimensions
are extraordinary and s remarkable character not lees
r.a