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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
The Obliging MOther-in-Law.
From the Detroit Free Press.

It was the second time he had accompanied
the young lady houIe from one Of those little
social parties which arc gotten up 10 bring fond
hearts a step nearer TO each other.
When they reached the gate she asked if he
wouldn't come n He said he would, and he
followed her into the house 1T was calm,
still night, aud the hour was SO late that he
had no fear of seeing the old iolks Sarah took
his hat, told him to sit down, aud she left the
room to lay off her things. She was hardly
gone before the mother came in, smiled sweet
ly, and dropping down beside the young men,
she said:
Il always did say that if poor but respect
| able young man fell in love with Sarah he
should have my consent Some mothers would
sacrifice their daughters happiness for riches,
! bur | am not one OF that class.
| The young man gave start Of alarm. He
| didn't know whether he liked Sarah or not,
aui he hadn't dreamed of such thing as mar.
rlag3.
She has acknowledged to me that she loves
you" continued the mother, land whatever
Is Tor her happiness Is for mine.
| The young man gave two starts of alarm
this time, and he felt his checks grow pale
| IL haven't - he stummered, when
she said
"Oh, Dever mind [ know you haven't much
money, but OF course you live with me. Wen
take 10 boarders, and I'll risk but that we'll
get along all right"
1t was bad situation He hadn', even look
cd love at Sarah, and be felt that he ought to
uDdrceive the mother.
| Il hadn't no idea of-of -' he STAN
mercd, when she held up her hands and said :
Il know You hadn't, but its all right. With
your wages and what the boarders bring ia VIC
shall get along as snug as bugs in rug.
But madam but-but -"
"All | ask is that you he good to her," in
terrupted the mother, Sarah has tender
heart and a loving nature, and you should be
cross and ugly it would break her down within
week. "
The young mans eyes stood oct like cocoa
nuts 10 show-wDdow, and he rose up aud
tried to say something. He said
Great heavens madam, | can't permit
Never mind about the thanks" she inter-
rupted. Il don't believe in long courtships
myself, and let me- suggest an early day for the
marriage. The 18th of September is my birth
day, and il would be nice for you to be married
on that day
But ut-but," he gasped.
There, there, don't expect any speech 10
reply" she laughed. You and Sarah fix it
up tonight, anil Il advertise for twelve boarders
right away. TIL try and be model mot her-iu-
law. | believe | am good tempered and kind
hearted, though did once follow a young man
two hundred miles and shot the top of his head
off for agreeing to marry Sarah and then jump
ing the country"
She patted him 90 the head add sailed out,
ADD now the young man wants advice. He
wants to know whether he had better get 10
the way Of locomotive or slide off the wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

BANK ROBBERY "A telegram from Hunt
lngton, West Va, Sept. the 9th, says Our
city was the scene of the widest excitement TO-
day upon the announcement of the success OF
one of the most audacious robberes ever Der
petrated 10 this State. About , clock, whilst
the president was at dinner, and the business
10 charge of the cashier. four mounted men
rode up 10 front OF the Bank of Huntington,
two of whom dismouoted and entered, the
others remaining on guard outside. The TO-
vaders at once Jumped over the counter and
demanded the keys to the safe. The cashier
resolutely refused to deliver them for tim j,
but the robbers having drawn revolvers, hold
ing them to bis face and threatening instant
death, they finally overcame him. The villains
succeeded in stealing about $4,000 They
then left the bank, mounted their horses (which
were being held at the door by their contede-
rates., and the party of four gaIIoped off, tax
ing a southery direction over the bill. Officers
and citizens started 10 pursuit at once, and the
police OF adjacent points were advised of the
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER g..

MISSISSIPPI. Ames, of Mississippi,
has notified the President of the reported dis
orders occurring in Yazoo, Kinds, Warren and
other couutieS 10 that State, and of his inabil-
ity to suppress the disturbances, and asks the
President if the proclamation OF last December,
commanding all disorderIy and turbulent per-
sons in Warren county to dispense within five
days from the date of the order is still 10 force,
stating that if it is not he will Immediately
avail himself of his prerogative under the con.
stitution by asking the President for aid. The
President referred the question to the Attorney
General, who decides that the Executive proc.
lamaton of December last is not now in force.
Gov. Ames has, therefore, called upon the gov
ernment for military assistance, ana the Wash
iugton Republican says the aid will un-
doubtedly be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
MIR. Davis Address

MIR. Davis delivered an address at the agri-
cultural fair at De Soto, Missouri, yesterday.
There was large crowd present Mr. Davis
was we'll received, but no potable demoustra-
ton was made on the occasion. He opened his
speech by expressing much pleasure in meeting
the people of d section ofthe country with which
he was we'll acquainted many years ago, aud
rcjoiced at its growth and prosperity.
He came, said he, not to discuss those ques-
tions which vex the million and disturb the har-
mony which prevails among the people If
there are any who still entertain feelings of
malice or cherish bitterness OH account of the
past, let us withdraw from such. He declared
that whatever mi ght be the Vaccinations of pol
iticlans. whatever the views of policy and de-
signs OF State craft might desire to consummate
IN regard to the future, the people of the
great Mississippi valley are one, and must al
ways remain one people in interest, in destiny
and in social forms and material progress No
man, no course of policy, no deep designs of
mblllous men, could ever discover them in ali
the future. They won Id surely stand together.
The great river bound them together by ties
stronger than any that politics could ever in
vent, ind from the source TO the mouth the peo-
pie who dwell in the valley must be united He
then spoke at considerable length upon the vast
agricultural resources of the country and the
future developments Of the comm arce of the
Mississippi valley, and its great advantage and
Importance to the nation, and predicted the
time would soon come when fleets of iron bsrges
would float down the mighty Mississippi, bear
ing Il commerce greater than that of the whole
world bat little while ago. In view Of the vast
possibilities of this great valley he advocated
the building of n university which should serve
to confer the highest education upon the young
men of the valley. Tae great population which
must soon swarm in this rich region will lead,
or be led, according 10 the status which they
may maintain in mental culture He also urged
the necessity Of direct trade with Europe, and
asserted that specie resumption WAS impract!ca.
Bile until our exports exceeded our imports He
also declared that Congress had no authority to
declare that specie payment should be reslm I'd
at u certain date, and in the present condition of
the country more currency is needed. The
speech was frequently applauded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

. The TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION AT LEES
BURG. "A correspondent of the Washington
Republican, 10 40 account of the temperance
celebration in Lecsburg yesterday, says To-
day the temperance organizations of the Dis
trict of Columbia, on Invitation from the tenn
perauce societies Of Leesburg, paid visit to
the latter place The train from Washington
left at O'Clock Il. M, and with passengers fill
lng quite twelve coaches, were ssou borne rapid
ly towards the point OF destination. Many la
dies were OF the excursion party, and, of course,
added largely to the enjoyment Of the occasion.
w reached Lees5urg at few minutes before
! O'Clock, aud were most Hospitality received,
coaches being 10 readiness to convey visitors 10
the grounds selected Tor the ceremonies. Judge
Holloway, the orator OF the day, and his lady,
w. h. Chase and lady, Col. A. FL. Holt, chief
clerk OF the loterDal Revenue Department.; II.
A. Harmon, Calvin NJ. Heatoo and James b.
Iustin, of WASHINGTON, and Hon. Lewis Nc
henzle, OF Alexandria, were among those pres
ent. Large numbers Of persons were in at
tendance, the citizens Of Loudoun seeming
eager to dispense such hospitality as the occa-
sion required. Among the ladies Of Leesburg
we mention Mrs. Daniel, Miss Woods, of Pcun-
sylVanla, temporarily 10 this place Miss Os.
borne, Mrs Judge III. and mauy others, who
with Judge Ball, John NJ Orr and their asso-
clatcs did all in their power 10 make everything
agreeable to the guests
a fact worthy Of mention is that ex President
Mouroe, Mr.. McCarty, (who shot Mr.. Mason
10 a duel at Bladeusburg many years ago, Hon.
John Janney, Hon. Charles Mercer and other
distinguished men Tor many years resided in
the county, aud their remains now lie ia the
grave yards in this beau.i tul town Another
fact may be mentioned of historical interest.
During the visit of Gcu. Lafayette to this coun-
try, in 1924. '25, be was the guest of ex-Presi.
dent Monroe, and the people gave him public
reception in the court house yard. [ am in
formed it was alike credl,abIe to the guest and
the people The Rev. Septimus Tustiu, then
pastor of the church in this place, prepared
the address delivered IN behalf of the young
men by Lewis P. B. Balch, then student at
the academy. At night w. TT Mason, esq,
a gentleman Of the old school style, gave the
Marquis a brilliant entertainment at his resi-
deuce near town. At the close of the enter
tanment Mr.. Tustln baptized Mr.. Mason's
twin chlldreu-one Of them uumcd for Madam
Lafayette, the other for the Marquis; Hon.
John Quincy Adams aud Gen. Lafayette stood
as god fathers for the children This memor.
able occasion is, | am told, not infrequen,y the
topic OF conversation at this day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The Jackson Democratic Association of
Washington, last night tabled resolutions 10
honor OF the memory of the late Col. T. B.
Florence, opposition having been made to
them on the ground that his paper had sup
ported the late public works ring. The asso-
sociation also denounced as 40 outrage the
contract made by the District commissioners
to pay one Of the morning papers dollar line
for publishing the tax sales
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION of North
Carolina, ih session at Raleigh, completed its
organization yesterday. All the officers elected
were democratic. After the organization a re-
publican offered motion to adjourn sine die.
which was defeated by strict party vote. One
republican and an independent did DOT vote
An ordinance providing for the relief of ex-
Gov. Holden from political disabilities was re-
fcrred. The death Of Hon. w. A. Graham
was announced and suitable resolutions were
adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

Latest returns from the California election
show the Legislature stands; In Senate, l9
democrats, 5 Independent democrats, 9 indie
pendents, Republicans. Assembly, 6O demo
Gratis, l independent democrat, I indepeo dents
ii republicans, and democrat and independent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The Editors and Publishers Association of
Virginia arrived in Baltimore yesterday morn
ing on their annual excursion, and stopped at
Barnun's Hotel. The party numbered twenty
one, including one lady. 10 the afternoon the
visitors were the guests of A. s. Abel, esq.,,
proprietor of the Baltimore Sun, at his country
residence, Guliord, where they were elegantly
aud most Hospitality entertained. AT night,
by invitation of John T. Ford, esq they visit
ed old Holiday Street Theatre. They left for
Philadelphia this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The Pennsylvania democratic State conven-
ton met yesterday at Erie and organized. In
the course of his remarks Mr.. Wright the
President of the convention, was applaudcd
when he said that democrats favored hard
money. but the applause was greater when he
said they we're not in favor Of speedy resump-
tion -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The examination of Theodore W. Browo for
completely with HalIeck and Otman in the
SIT 900 treasury robbery, was continued yes
terday IN Washington. After the examination
OF several witnesses, who recited circumstances
corroboratlng> familiar statements in connec-
ton with the affair, the court adjourned until
to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

WELLs.-The Washington special dispatch
to the Baltimore Sun says: 1T is understood
that the official days of H. II. Wells, the new
United States district attorney for the District
o. Columbia will be few and full of trouble
His record, which was unknown to the Attor-
nry General when he was appointed, is being
presented to Mr.. Pierrepont in such positive
manner that he has no longer auy confidence in
him, and special assistants are being appointed
to prosecute the important cases pending"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The Lynchburg News 10 speaking of the
nominations made by the Conservatives for the
next Legislature says: Virginia, we are de-
lighted to say, is gradually emerging from all
her troubles. She is nearly outside the break
crs and has seen the worst Of the storm Now
is the time to have men on deck who will en-
sure her safety aud success None others need
apnlvn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The following is the official vote cast at the
primary election held 10 Fairfax county on the
7th instant to nominate a candidate of the Con-
sentative party for the House of Delegates, so
far as the same has been reported to the Coun-
ty Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

keeley, the motor man, has placed on ex-
hibltlou in Philadelphia a monster gauge in.
tended to register the terrific force which be
claims to have discovered. 1t is constructed
SO strongly that it will register a pressure of
$4,000 pounds to the square inch at least so
they assert, and is, BESIDES beautiful 10 appear
ance, bsi elaborately orpamented with silver
and other costly decorations. Its cost was
$1,000, one'hat OF this sum being required 10
be- paid in advance. Meantime tie motor IT,
self. which is evolved from drop of water and
breath OF air, and costs nothing, is kept in the
BACKGROUND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

Arch bishop Bayley, Prima,e of the Catho-
lie Church 10 America, denies the Geographic
report from Washington, intimating that the
visit Of Cardinal McCloskey to Rome was for
the purpose of etfectiug changes 10 the present
public school system of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The Wisconsin Democratic Convention, at
Milwaukee, has adopted platform in favor
OF sound currency in coin, or its equivalent,
tariff for revenue only, supremacy of civil au-
thority 10 time of peace, cheap transportation,
and denounclng sectarian division of the school
fund. The present State officers were 9pmi
mated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
DIED.

On Wednesday afternoon, September s, 1875,
JOHN 1. EV ANS, in the 74th year of his sge
Ess- His funeral will take place from his late
residence, No 26 south Royal street. to- morrow
(Friday) afternoon at O'clock The relatives
and friends Of the family are invited to attend.
| Washington, Baltimore and New York papers
please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
LORD & TAYLOR,
Importers and Dealers in
FOrei On andDOmestiC DryG Goods

Will, owing to their great success during the
past season, in filling, orders from all parts of
the United Safes. give greater ATTENTION
to OUT-OF-TOWN business With an en-
larged DEPARTM ENT and increase ed FA-
ClLlTlES, they will FIJI all orders by mail with
their usual PROMPTNESS, and, they trust
with COMPLETE SATISFACTION.
BLACK and COLORED SILKS, FALL
and WINTER DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS
CLOAkS, LINENS, PRINTS, SC. Also
HAMBURGS, INSERTIONS, EDGINGS,
TRl Nj MlNGS, sc. PLAIN and FANCY
HOSIERY, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, &c.,
&c Each department being complete and re
plete with all the novelties to b. found in the
European markets.
@-Our Ladies' Shoe Department contains a
stock of Winter Shoes unsurpassed for elegance,
durability and lowness of price. Directions for
self measurement sent on application.
@s-Complets assortment of Gents Furnish.
ing Goods, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties Hose,
Gloves, 4. Goods sent to any part of the coun.
try. Shirt measurements sent en- application
@ For the accommodation Of Ladies and
Families who are unable to visit the city, full
lines OF samples of all grades of Dry Goods will
be SENT and orders by I'll filled wi tn the great
est possible care
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
= = >
CANAL CO.HsuERCE.

Arrived-Boats VIM E Bell, w Doerner, G
Robb, w Smith, G Porter and Rechsbites to
american Coal Co; Mamie Grove and Five
Brothers. to Georges Creek Coal and Iron Go.
Depsrted-Boats Elizabeth, Jas Fl Harris, G
!, De Witt, American Flagg, Mamie Grove S
w Doerner, w Bell, G Robb, w Smith Dr.
g E Porter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

The drovers maintain their determination 20
to ship cattle to Baltimore for market on Mon
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
MARKHAM STATION. Aug Dist, 1915.

MARKHAM STATION. Aug Dist 1875
Messrs. j. IL. Marshall, Geo. t5trother, Robert
III. S.ri5llrg, &c:
Gentlemcn: In reply to your fsttering invi-
tation. | can only say that you may, at your
pleasure, submit my name to the Conservative
party, either IN convention or by primary eec-
ton, rs it may select for its nomination, with
nothing undonc to sustain the honor and intag-
rity OF the State, which believe to be entirely
identified with the success OF the measures of the
Conservative party.
Thanking you most kindly, have the honor
to be, very resp, cttully, your obedient servant
and fellow citizen,
aug 23-lm II. BARNES KERRICK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
Fredericksburg Wooden Goods

SEPTEMBER 8, 1875.
We received this day full stock of these very
'pular goods, purchased in person at the fac
tory, and will be sold to the trade at Agents
prices, and retsiled at small profits.
d. F. BkASHEAR,
log King street, Alexandria, Va
e. B. HOOMES. sens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

Among the officers chosen at the American
Pharmaceutical Association 10 Boston, yester-
day, was I. Roberts Baker, oil Richmond, as
Vice President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

" ORKs HIRE RELISH, the best and cheap
Il est sauce in the world, tor sale by
je II WIN. +. BROOkES, l47 King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

SIMMER xSEG OEsTS.

fOUN TRY ARD
First class country board, with large and airy
rooms, bath house, plenty vi ice, Ioar churches,
store and postoliicc and in daily communication
with Washington. Address a. b., White Post,
Clarke county, Va. je lY-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09
COM m ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept 9.-Whest is
hrmer, and prices for choice lots are shade
better; offerings of 49l5 bushels, with sales of
white at 100 for good, and l4O and l42 for choice,
ana red at Is. 81 and 100 for damaged and infe-
rior lots, lis and l20 for ordinary, l25, l27, l2S
49, l35 and 1876. latter for prime, and 40 and
l4l for choice Corn is firm, and prices are lie
better; offerings of 1905 bushels. with sales of
white at 70, mixed at II and IS. and yellow at II
and -. Oats are dull and unchanged offerings
OF 45G bushels, with sales st As 46 and 49,
, BALT1MoRE CATTLE MARKET, Sept. 8, 1876.
R Rst Raa,ie-rrces to-day ranged as follows:
Generally rated first quality .......... 5 co. 5
Medium or good fair quality ...... 3 q d S 90
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 2 30 a s Is
General average OF the market. w q 81 a 0 90
Extreme range of prces............... 2 81 a 6 81
Most Ut the sales were from. ........ 4 co n 5 90
Inc offerings this week consist of { much
larger number of common Cattle than have
been received before this season, and the mar
Ret TOT these Was inactive and prices for them
ana middle grades 5a4c lower. Total receipts
for the week 22l5 head. Total sales 1922 head.
sheep and Lambs-The Sheep market this
wee, week was without material change in prices.
The quality was scarcely rs good as last week,
and there was less demand There is some lit
tie Eastern demand. Good Sheep are in good
demand, as also stockers, while Lambs are dull.
we quote Sheep at 4a53c per ID gross Lambs
IaS4 per head. Stock Sheep lass IS per head.
Receipts this week $3.50 head.
Hogs-Ihe prices of last week have been toll.
erably we'll maintained. The quality was quite
Us good as last week, and at the close prices are
nrmer We quote at l0s$lO so for common
grass Hogs, and lla$ll 81 per 10 lbs for the
pest few selling at the latter p ice. Receipts
this week 67O6 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

COAL COAL,
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
cevlng at our wharf and storage yards, foot Of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market We name in part
LIKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOkIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, Of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes
Also, GEuRG Els CREEK CUM BERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAn and PINE WOOD
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of oLhers, and is cs-
pecislly prepared for family use. Yards floor
cd and Coal sent out well sCrcen"d and free from
slate, 22iu lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge y Grigg, corner King and
Royal sts., or III .hc yards will b. promptly Tiled
L. }. MEHAFFEY i CO.,
jy II Wharf aHd Yards foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

A Montreal, Canada, dispatch states that the
directors Of the Jacques Cartier Bank are to be
arrested 10 connection with an alleged false
statement to the stockholders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

DOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR ATLAW
lOl5 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
~ Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Vlrg inis Money
invariably RENTED on day of receipt.
Refers to- Gov. Jno. Letcher, (recent partncr)
Lexington, Va; Gov. Jas. L. kemper, Rich,
mana, va; Hon. K. NJ. T. Hunter; K. II
Maury s Co.. Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros
3 60, London, England; j. K. Giliat s. Go,
Richmond, feb l9-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

"A CARD.-Circumstances rendering it de-
"A sirable that should locate in Baltimore, !
have transfer ed my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DIR. d. N RUST. He has been
for So many years associated with me rs to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. l cordially commend hin,
TO the favor of my friends and patients as we'll
worthy Of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for SO
long, l have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN
Alexandria, Va, mar loft
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broadway and Twentieth street,
NEW Yonk.
sep 9-law3m