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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27
AN ANTIQUE BIBLE. Judge j. D. McCor

AN ANTIQUE BIBLE. Judge j. D. Neon
well, of this city, has III his possession very
old Bible, containing some valuable records of
the seventeenth century. 1t has the li,any
used ln1he Episcopal Church" during the reign
Of Charles |. In the prayers the name of the
King and all the royal house is mentioned ip
competition with the Lord and Saviour. 1t gives
the genealogy of the descendants of Adam and
Eve, which is illustrated by picture of a tree
with its branches, etc. 1t has the Apocrypha aud
other additions not found in the Bibles COM
monty used now adays. The book was print
ed iu L,udcn 10 the year 1857, by Robt. Bar
ker, printer to his Majesty Charles |. On the
hy. leaf is written the uame of the purchaser of
the book, Ann Barnes. This is my book"
ln the family record are the names Of the chill
drcn of Ann Barnes, the first of whom was
born 10 October, 1912. 1t has also the came
Of her first graodcbid, which was born 10 1867.
The family resided in EdiDburg, Scotland, aud
during sale of the household properly this
book was bought by an American, aud brought
to New York. 1t is really literary curiosity,
and valuable relic of olden times ATLANTA
tGa.) Nc,cs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

Judge Porter concluded his argument in be-
halt of the defendant ip the Brooklyn scandal
suit yesterday. 1t was announced that one of
the jurors was unwell, aud the Court adjourn
ed over till to-day. Mr.. Evarts began his argu
ment this morning,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27
COM vi Els4tIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 25-Whestc con.
tnues very dull, and prices are lower; offerings
Of 1850 bu.hels, with sales Of white al 1875 Tor
good, and rcd at 1877, 40 and JAP latter for
strictly prime Corn is dull, and prices are off
la2c offerings Of 920 bushels, with sales of mix
ed ut 81 81 and SO. Oats are quiet and steady !;
sales at II and IS, with offerings of 1873 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

The receipts of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company for the week ending May D.
were From Cumberland, $3,S4O,53; Geoge-
town, $3.50; Williamsport, $2S4,56: Hancock,
Sc 81. Total, s4,7s1. The revenue accrued at
Cumberland during the same week was SIS
CPS 26. During the same period 267 boats,
carrying 3O,2l7 tons of COAL cleared from Cum
beraud. On Mooday As boats, carrying 5, l05,-
is tons of coal left the same place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

By orders from Washington the Uoited
States District Attorney has prepared TO bring
suits against eleven Richmond tobacco manu-.
facturcrs and their surcties for sums ranging
from $l2O to s., 500 each for failures to COM
ply with certain provisions of the Uulted States
internal revenue law in regard to exported to-
baacO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

a trial Of skill between two coDtortiooists-
Wm.Gay!o lord and japanese naped Iomey0
aud the decision was to be based upon grace,
skill and difficult work" Tou,ey stood on a
high aud unstable pile of tubs, slowly beut
backward until the top of his head touched the
level of his feet aud rose again to an erect
posture without losing his balance. Gaylord
bent his body backward Ia hoop until his feet
were caught under bis chin, and in that posture
trotted around Oh his baudS. The stak e was
awarded TO Gaylord.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

1t is stated as soon as Congress convenes
next December the Postmaster General intends
to use his efforts to have the present law gov
eroipg postage on third-cIass matter or transient
newspapers so modified as to be more just and
enuiiahle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

The Dublin Court of Common Pleas, to
which the Tipperary contested election case
was appealed, has decided that the late John
Mitchell was disqualified, and that Mr.. Moore
is entitled to the seat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

1t is officially announced in Paris that the
vexed question of how the restored Vendome
Column shall be crowned has been settled.
The statue Of Napoleon, as it was before the
Commune, will be replaced, and the complete
restoration of the whole monument will soon be
accomplished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27
Mr.. Sotheru has become one of the mana
gers Of the Haymarket Theatre in London.

SIGNING PETITIONS -Cue Of the most learn
ed OF Virginia sons once said that ANY fool
could give reference. We are very much in
clincd to adopt his language and say, that any
fool can get petition signed. We fear people
do not give sufficient attention to the docu
ments they are almost daily requested to put
their uamcs to, or think for moment Of the
probable effect Of their signatures upon their
own interests 10 this democratic country,
where the wishes of the people are taken as
law, men should be very careful how they
throw the responsibility Of their actious upon
those who are to execute that law. Indeed,
we do not know but that petitions, under the
loose system 10 which they are gotten up,
should be entirely disregarded by the guardians
of the interests ofthe people, even though it may
be apparent that majority OF said people have
thus expressed their will. What means have
you Of knowing that A, b, or G., read the paper
be was asked to sign or gave it one moments
thought None whatever; and the experience Of
every one is that they have frequently placed
their pames to papers simply because they We're
requested 10 do so, and in macy instances have
had cause to regret it. This is serious evil,
and we see 20 remedy except that the servants
Of the people should disregard this form of
public expression, which, after all, is, in niuc
cases out Of ten, an Individual making cats
paw of the public. Let US drop this petition
busi3css Il is insidious and harmful 10 its
workings Charlottesville Jetersonidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

The New Orleans Bulletin Of recent date,
says, that at sale of the assets Of the Bank
Of Louisiana 81 100000 Of old State and Con-
federate war bonds sold at S2S5 for lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

Thomas R. Dew, Of Caroline, declines the
appointment of United States Commissioner of
the Circuit Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, recently rendered him by Judge
Hughes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

At Sheffield, England, they have found a
new objection to pigeon matches ''iu the inter-
est Of morality" They stimulate theft. Two
thousand pigeons were stolen there in one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

SH1NS 6 co
Successors TO Samuel lIsrtlcy,)
aENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No. l3 Union street,
Alexandria, Va.
G@~ Particular attention paid to the selling Of
FLOUR GRAIN and All kinds pt COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and filing Ill orders for GEOCE
RES, GUANO, PLASTER. SEEDS, &C.,
&C., 1T the lowest marke: rates.
Gs-Agents for the sale Of James ;. Melch's
celebrated brands OF FAMIiT FLOUR.
~ Agents for the sale OF the "RO GND 2OF
HTDRIULIC CEAENT' i'm 5-tf
J. RRoDERs. !. LASEoN.
7 BRODERs & Co,
y. No ii king street,
ArXandriA, w.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHA NTS'.
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
Provisions,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE
Also keep on hand :. genera! u. sprtment 0!
Cordagc, Tar, Pitch, Nails Lime, Ps-ai2s. Oils,
Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
Ali orders and cCnsignments prrlp.ly attend
ed TO, and goods forwarded without delay to con
ignces on arrival.
Agents for Dupont: Gunpowdsr.
XXX Ale and Porter aIw.ys OH hald
Agents for the Baltimore md Potomac TraEs..
pUrtaton line. mn lt-l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

The spring meeting Of the Maryland Jockey
Club at Pimlico, commenced yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

THE INVISIBLE CHILDREN 1t is not when
your children are with you, it Is not when you
see and hear them that they are the most TO
you; it is when the sad assemblage is gone; it
is when the daisies have resumed their grow
ing again where the little form Was laid; it is
when you have carried your children out and
said farewell, and come home again, and day
and uight are full Of sweet memories; it is when
summer and winter are full OF touches and sue-
gestious Of them; it is when you cannot lo'k up
toward heaven without thinking OF them, or
look down toward yourself and not think of
them; it is when they have gone out of your
arms, aud are living TO you ouly by the power
of imagination, that they are the most TO you.
The Invisible children are the realest chiJren-
of flesh can touch them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

$1,000 DIAMOND STOLEN FROM GENERAL
SHERIDAN. The marriage OF Gen. Phil Sherl-
dan will take place in Chicago Thursday, June
3. 1t will be strictly private affair, without
any parade or display Of any kind, and the
usual wedding trip will be dispensed with.
Bishop Foley will perform the ceremony. 4
number Of workmen are engaged 10 decorating
the generals house in preparation for the bride,
and on Monday man who subsequently claim
ed to be 40 artist from the New York
Graphic, gained admission in somewhat pc
cuIiar manner, and undertook to sketch the
rooms, but was soon Interrupted. Alter his
departure the general discovered that a diamond
valued at 81 900 was missing from the hilt OF a
sword presented to him after the tile Of Store
river. He believes that the Graphic man was
a pretender and attributes his loss to hiu
The man has not yet been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27
COJn.nISsIOJr MERCHANTS

]. T. BECKHAM, R.CLEE
late OF Alexandria,
Beckham, Deaplane 8 Co. Virvin;s
PECKHAM & LEE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
s. w. corner King and Lee streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Strict attention paid to the sale of Country
Produce dec l-3m
T G. MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. - n Royal ST., cor. Market Space,
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignments solicited. They will
receive careful and prompt attention.. aug "A
z NJ. LAWSON
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. 69 Cameron street,
Alexandria Virginia.
Deals in Standard Fertilizers and Grass Seeds.
Cash advances made on Grain in store. Con-
signments solicited. aug
2 B. LAWSON s. CO.,
GROCERS AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS
No. 81 Cameron street,
aug3 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
4
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
AND AGENT FOR
THE SALE OF FERTILIZERS,
No. II King street,
aug l6-tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
| GEO. wAsHINGToS. r. j. wASHINGToS
| W sT0S & SE0THEE.
|COMM MISSION ERCHANT
No. 20 UNION STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
| Consignments of Grain, Merchandise and ,y
| kinds, OF Country Produce solicited. Spccis
attention given to al business entrusted - them
Prompt returns made. ap2i
w. A SA0oT'
| DEALERIH
coal SALT N D l. STEE
SHOOTS AkF,
| (Foot of Princess ST.
feb 2l-tf Alexandria, V!rgnia
HOOE & JOHNSTON.
| Successors to Fowle L Co..
No. = PRINCE STREET
GENERAL
| COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCTS.
Dealers in AL kinds OF
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
| Agents OF TIE
| NEW YORK s. BALTIMORE STEAMERS
| Also oftEe
| LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE IN
SyPANCE COMPANY.
| fob 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27
C9.S.4L CON.NEKCE.

Arrivei-Boats J A Alexander Jas Dayton,
G K Hooi VIM Gregory and David Stewart, to
American Coal c.; Kate s. Addis and John
Ssmmon. via RocG creek, TO j P Agnew.
BrsdbIrn, NJ Snndford, J A Alexander, James
Dayton, 4 Hoof, Katie & Addie l. b Ag-
new, Garrett s. Maus and John Sammon, for
Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

TEAS-Fiue and finest Teas, new crop, fol
i sale by [mh Isl j. 9. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

4 CATERPILLAR FRINGE-We have just
~ received another lot of Fringes in all the
desirable shades !; also fine assortment of Dress
Buttons at FERGu SON i BROS,
my'24 IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

DUILDERS' HARDWARE, of every quail
- ity and description. A large stock Oh
hand ut low prices
J. T. CREIGHTON s. SON,
ND 80 SS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

ANCASTER and COCHEW CAMBRICS
IL Another large and beautiful selection; new
figures and colorings. Also Ca LlCOES, Of the
latest designs, received this lst day OF May.
NV d. F. WILMER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

DARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS
i Just received from William A. Drown i
Co, OF New York, another invoice of these
beautiful goods. D. +, BRASHEAR,
MY ~ 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

DACCNl BACONl
ID Another lot Of Sugar cured Shoulders,
Hams and breast Pieces lust received and for
sale by W. a. JOHNSON,
ap 10 Corner Pitt and Queen streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

pkESERVE YOUR SIGHT by wearing a
4 pair OF Crystal Lense Spcctacles. They
will assist The sight most brilliantly. They are
25c, and can be had only at
GREENS NOTION HOUSE
my25 Spectacle Agency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

MOUNT VERNON PURE WHITE
4sl LEAD-s very superior article, and At i
lower price than other standard brands. A large
supply just received and for sale by
NJ 70 f. s. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-27

BACON AND LARD-Clesr Rib Sides snc
- shoulder Bacon, Sugar cured Shoulders
ana Breakfast Pieces, and Lard in tierces anc
tubs, received TO day and for SALE whoiesal,
and retail, at lowest current rates by
my Is j. G.. MILBURN.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15
Pleasing II Husband.

One day, as Zachariah Uodgson was going to
bis daily avocGtons after breakfast, he pur-
chased a fine, large Goldfish and sent it home
with directions to his wife to have it cooked for
dinner. As no particular kind OF cooking was
prescribed, the good woman well knew that
whether she boiled it or made it up into chow
der. her husband would scold her when he came
home. But she resolved to please him for once,
il possible, and therefore cooked portions of it
in several different styles, and with some diff
Guilty procured amphibious animal from the
brook and plunged it into the pot. In due time
the husband came home. Some covered dishes
were placed on the table and with frowning,
fault finding look, the moody man commenced
the conversation
"Well, wife, did you get the fish | bought ?"
''Yes, husband"
"I should like to know how yon cooked it, | II
bet anything you spoiled it for my eating
CTakes off the cover.)'I thought go. What in
creation possessed you to fry ID? l would rs
lief cat boiled frog"
why, husband, l thought you liked it best
fried
''You didn't think any suel thing you know
better. [ never liked fried fish. Why didn't
you boil it How stupid -
'Why, Iachariah, the last time we had fresh
fish, you know, | boiled it and you said you
liked it best fried mt L have some boiled
also So saying ahe Lifted the cover and 10 !!
the shoulders of a boiled cod were deposited
in dish-a sight Of which would make an cpl
cure rejoice, but which only added to the i'll ina
ture Of her husband.
"a pretty dish, this :" exclaimed he; "boiled
fish chips and porridge II you hadn't been
one of the most stupid of womankind, you would
have made it into chowder !"
HIS patient wife, with smile Immediately
placed II tureen before him. containing All eX-
cellent chowder. MY DEAR" said she, II WAS
resolved to please you. There is your favorite
| dish
"Favorite dish, indeed dare say it is very
| palatable, wishy- -washy mess; l would rather
| have boiled frog than the whole lot of it.
| This was common expression of his and had
been anticipated by his wife, who as soon AZ the
| preference was expressed, uncovered large
| dish near her husband and there was a hull-frog
| of pretentious and pugnacious aspect stretched
out at full length.-Zachariah sprang from his
chair, not little frightened at the unexpected
appartion.
My DEAR" said his wife, in kind eutreating
tone, II hopeyou will at length be able to make
| a dinner
| Zachariah could not stand this. His surly
mood was finally overcome and he burst into a
hearty laugh. He acknowledged that his wife
| was right and he was wrong and declared that
size should never again have occasion to read
him such lesson, and he WAS as good as his
| word.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15
City Business directory.

Aucfi0necrs
L. w. Stidham Son, Ill East 4th etroet.
Bnnlters mud Brokers'
Il. X. Robinson Co., 4OO Marset street.
BELL Ringers and Bill Posters,
Geo. W. Jackson d West 9Th st.
Boot and shoe Makers and Dealers.
l5abcuck Bro, al3 Market street
Shn saas sIS M9ISl1Sd a7 a, t,n agI rogisr ats
w. A. Turner 4 Co, 3lg Market st.
Carpenters md builders.
j. G. iaddock, shop Thornc bel Front Ios IpI3 Wash,n
j H. u. Seeds. shop W. 4th, near West
Cigars nnd Tobacco.
brisbane 4 DeMainyille. IL i Fourth street
Geo. A. baHlh tN3 Sllpley ST.
Clocks, Watches, nnd-JeweIerE.
j. q. Massey, iUi King street.
COnch and Cnrrlnge Material.
VIM Green Co.. S. E. corner I'd aud shipley stA.
Druggists.
IL. X. Bringhurst, SIT Market at.
Florists.
Fatnall Co, Delaware Avenue and Juforson II.
General Insurance Agents.
Thomas I. pluumer, 1n Market st.
WuulIey Van Trump, 5lO Market 81.
Gents Furnishing Goods.
James NJ, Watson 4 Son, 49i Market st.
John r. Doughen 4lU Market ST.
HATS, Caps, &c
Geo. 4. Waraven, 4a3 Market street
ChaA H. Dubel East 81 bt
Iron and steel
WIN. Green & Co., s. Il. corner Sd and Shirley ais
Livery Stables
Patrick Holland, S. w. corner Front aud Orange
Ioolsing-tlasses and Frames
Eiwood Doane, IL west sth st.
H. MeMonagle, I'D and King ats.
Merchant Taiiors
Geo. Gouert 10 Il. 9TH st.
Juhn II. MuhlhHusan, I5 King ct,
oainuei Miller, IT, lu9 Market ST.
Paper Iinngings, Shndcs, &c
John H. Holt 223 Market street
Real Estate Agents
Evans ponnington Almonds Bdg., Sth and Market
NJ NJ Child " Co.. west 7th st.
j H. lrAzer 81 and Shipiry sts
Wm. Reynolds Co., s3I Market st.
VIM MeCaulley 4 Co, Gus Market st.
Restaurant nnd Billiard Room
Joseph fulner, 5gi and 5J5 Market st
Sewing Machines
Grover Baker Sewing Machine Co., 5f King ST.
New American Sewing Machine, 7is market st.
tnlcrIulGers
Thomas j. Giles, nj Shlpley st.
X. y. Ioung, liU West Tenth street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15
mrs. DIR. Fosters Hood Purifier.

This well known and thoroughly tried preparation
maintains Its reputation as a remedy unsurpassed
for the of blood and skin Diseases viz: letter,
ringworms, Scrofula, bletches, pimpes, boils, i'm
purities of the blood etc. Put up IN quart bottles.
Price 81 90 each.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15
THINGS TRUE AND NOT TRUE.

1t is understood that the eight Democratic
votes would have been cast for Mr.. Spruance on
the next ballot, they having satisfied themselves
and their party by voting three times for Mr..
Cummins This intention, however, was indica-
ted by Mr.. Taylor to Mr.. Pickels after the sec
ond ballot had been cast, and the result was
that on the third vote, the four Republicans
were found to have chopped. ."-CoaMERcIAL,
Tuesday.
Mr.. Pickels and Mr.. Taylor have both been
called on, and they both say that the above
statement is false. Mr.. Pickels said that Mr.
Taylor had no conference or words with him,
and Mr.. Taylor made a similar declaration with
reference to Mr. Pickels. MIR. Taylor says there
WAS no understanding among the Democrats
other than they were continue to vote for Mr.
Cummins. Mr.. Hayes also gave us the same
sure our Democratic friends.-G Gazette, Wednes-
day.
There is freshness in this paragraph from
the Gazette which borders on insolence, and it is
increased by line or two further (Which we do
not quote above,) charging the COMMERCIAL
with "coining" falsehood" That is pro-
badly familiar operation to the Gazette, but
one not employed in these columns. 1t mea-
sures US in its own bushel.
Now, let us probe this nsolent pretence of
correcting what is charged to be "false." 1t is
true, as implied by the COMMERCIAL, that there
we're assurances given before the meeting, that
the Democratic members, CBurke possibly ex-
cepted,) would give their support to MIR. Spru-
ance, These assurances were given by some Of
the Democratic members, themselves. Why they
were not kept is to be explained by the pre-
sumption that the four who betrayed the
Republican camp gave notice--if not by
Mr.. Taylor's lips to Mr.. Pickels' ear, then by
some other vehicle Of communication-of what
they were going to do. The Democrats conse-
quently stuck to their man. We don't blame
them for doing that when they learned that he
had chance of success by the so-called Repub-
lcans selling out, but it does not change the fact
that before knowing Of this intended act of
deceit, they were willing to support Spruance.
Second Mr.. Hayes says to the Gozetteif
we may trust such authority-that " there was
no understanding among the Democrats other
than they were to continue to vote for Cum
nina" What, then, did Mr.. Hayes mean, by
what he said to William Candy, when the two
we're standing together as tellers, on Monday
evening, receiving the ballots UnQuestioned
by Mr.. Candy, he volunteered this assurance
That, after the second ballot, "if you ,three,
fMessrs. Adams, Canby, and W. M. Canbyl stand
by your man [Spruancel / will withdraw Mr..
Cummins." To which Mr.. Candy briefly an
swered that they would continue to vote for
Spruance. We ask again what does Mr.
Hayes mean He makes this unsolicit-
cd. statement to Mr.. Candy, and then he
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15
MINERAL SPRING WATERS:

Geyser, (saratoga,) Excelsior, tsaratoga,) High
Rock (Saratoga,) Vichy. kissingen. Also, the fol
thorn, Geyser, High Rock. ST. Louis, Magnetic,
Franklin. Ballston Spa, Gettysburg. Misslsquoi,
Rockhridgc Alum, St. Catharlnes Artcslan Frrii.
ericshalle, vichy. seltzer, Bedford Etc.
e. BRINGHuRST Il CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15
nnd DInrrhGA Mixtare

Cures diarrhGa, dysentery, cholera morhus,
cramp, pain. etc. Price 2o cents per bottle.
All the above remedies prepared and sold whole
sale and retail at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West Sta.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15

goes to the Gazette to say there was no ''under-
standing" among the Democrats, but to continue
voting for Cummins. He had announced his
purpose TO withdraw Cummins, and would have
done it, no doubt had he not quickly learned
that the four so-called Republicans intended
their treacherous act. How he found that out is
another and different matter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-15

The Gazette, in the desire to foment bad feel
ing amongst Republicans, distorts, misquotes,
and fasifies the remarks OF this paper on the
treachery of the four so-cailed Republican men,
bers who elected Mr.. Cummns. 1t says our cen
sure sis all heaped on the eight Republicans"
which is not true we in no wise censured those
who voted for Col. Nields. 1t asks ''Did not
the COMMERCIAL attempt to control and direct
the three, and thus control tho Coun-
Gil p We answer no, most explicitly we
had no knowledge that there was
meeting called, until after it had been
done we had no lot share, or part, in tho ar
rangement, and gave no advice or suggestion
whatever in regard to it, after learning that it
was to be held. 1t says that according to our
reasoning " three were to govern eight" This
is not true, and we defy any acute and fair
minded person--not referring in this to the Ga
zette, of course-to find any such argument i'll
what we haye said on this disgraceful act of
treachery.