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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
ALEXANDRIA, VA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10. 1875.
PROFESSzO.v.aL GaRDS.

4 CARD.-Circumstance rendering it de-
"A sirabe that should locate in Baltimore
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DIR. D. N RUST. He has been
for so many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. l cordially commend HIM
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, 1 have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria Va mar loft
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DAINTS, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Ready
L mixed Averill Paint and Roofing Paint,
large stock III store and for sale at lowest rates by
je 20 +. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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r ANDRETHS GARDEN SEEDS-Extra
IL Early Peas, Early May Peas, Champion of
England Peas, Blue Imperial Peas, Tom Thumb
Peas and McLeans Little Gem Peas received
and for sale by
NH JANNEY s co.
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A 7 TPREIzFELDER s. BENDHEIMs.

Beautiful patterns of HAMBURG NET for
overskirts, with LACES to match.
New styles of FRENCH, CORDED and
PLAIN LAWNS. .... .....
Also q beautiful line of LAWNS at 12l cts.
per yard. ia lS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

r RsHhovAL.
S. j. REED
Announces to his friends and customers that he
has removed his stock of POTOMAC SHAD
and HERRINGS to NOS. 22 UNION ST. and
Ill SOUTH WHARVES, where, in connection
with his former fish business, he will keep con-
stantly on hand q large and varied assortment of
EASTERN FISH
Has now on hand 800 bbls different grades of
Fish, consisting of GROSS and NET SHAD,
MESS SHAD in kits, FAMILY ROE HER
RING, barrsled MACK EREL, MESS MACK
EREL in kits, and SPLIT and ROUND HER
RINGS, to which he invites the attention of the
public.
The business will in future be conducted by
S. j. REED and j. A. CUNNINGHAM.
jy l2-tf
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CKABSI

CLAMsl ovoru,S, oKABS'
WATERMELONS and CANTELOPE PESl
Can now be found at the stand of r. PHILLIPS,
on King street wharf
I ask the patronage Of the citizens of Alexan-
dria. Being near the river boats l can get ev-
erything otfer for sale FRESH. Orders de-
livered to any part of the city.
aug 6-lw .-................... r. PHILLIPS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19

LNANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY.
~ &c.-We are receiving and keep constant
ly on hand full line of Handkerchiefs, Hose
and Half Hose, Ladies' and Mems Vests, Shirt
Fronts, Cravats, Collars and Cuffs, Suspenders
Belts Buttons Of every description, Hat Grape
English Grape Veils Shswls in great variety,
Printed and Plain Skirts, together, with other
very cheap goods. ID. +. BRASHEAR,
my % No 100 King St. Alexandria. Va
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w B. SMITH s. CO.,

" B. SMITH s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE, FISH,
OYSTERS AND GAME,
FAIRFAX ST. AND MARKET SPACE,
Would inform their friends and the public that
they have commenced the above business, and
would be pleased to furnish them with anything
in their line. Having made arrangements at
their house, on Market space, by fitting up ICE
BOXES, we are prepared to furnish MELONS,
FISH and CLANS from our ice boxes at all
hours of the day and night, and all who favor
uS with their trade can depend on getting them
fresh at all times
jy 23-2m w. II. SMITH 81 co.
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DECEIVED THIS DAY.

ECEIVED THIS DAY.
Nos. l, 2 and Mackerel, new.
100 bbls Split Labrador Herring.
l0O bbls Extra New Gibbed do.
10l bbls 81 /" Round do.
500 boxes Smoked Herring
100 kits No. l Mess Msckerel
100 kits Nos. and do.
New Salmon, Cod. Hske and Hslibut in store
and for sale by S. j. REED u CO.,
aug4 - Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-19
COL. RICHARD L. MAURY,

TOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR ATLAW,
10l5 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
~ Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Money
invariably remitted on day of receipt.
Refers to: Gov. Jno. Letcher, (recent partner)
Lexington, Va; Gov. Jas. L. Kemper, Rich
mand, Va; Hon. K. NJ. 7. Hunter; r. II.
Maury s. Co.. Bankers; Messrs Barring Bros.
i Co., London, England; j. X. Gilliat s. Co,
London, England
Richmond, feb l9-ly
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WHITE DRESS SHIRTS, very cheap, just
w received by
nv % d. f. WITMER co
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VORKSHIRER RELISH, the best and cheap
jell VIM. +. BROOKES, l47 King st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03
Wool PrOSDects.

Il is customary for manufacturers
and dealers to make poor face as
the farmers say, on the opening of the
wool market, for the purpose of de-
pressing prices; but it is our belief that
the present dull prospects for the wool
growers have less of humbug in them
than usual. There Is some activity in
California wool, to meet mill demands
for flannels for the fall trade, but even
these are selling at sacrifice, and the
general volume of trade is much less
than that of last year. With the small
poets of very close work for manufac-
turers during the coming year, we
think the owners of sheep will find it
necessary to sell at little lower figures
than those obtained last year. Indeed,
prices ruled high last season, with the
chances for profit chiefly on the side of
the grower. The reaction this year may
carry prices little too low, but farm
ers generally are now in condition to
hold their tieeces if they have reason
to suppose that dealers are too exacting.
But farmers should not forget that they
can afford to take a little lower rates
than they could stand last year, since
there has been reduction in prices on
many of the articles which they are
compelled to purchase.
While we would not discourage wool
growers by representations of low
prices fer their fieeces, we would pre-
pare them for what is most likely to
occur. We do not anticipate very large
reductions on the prices of last year,
yet the present condition of the market
indicates lower rates than were then
obtained. Prices were very fair last
year, and they will probably be just a
little below fair this season. Blade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

THE prospects for the building Of the
narrow gauge road are Frightening.
Already more than one half of the
required amount of money is raised
If few of our citizens who seem blind
to their own interests, will come up to
the assistance Of the committee, the
success of The enterprise will be assured.
This is the last chance, and it is as GER
tain that unless the opportunity is inn
proved the material interests of this
entire section of country will suffer.
Let the people but look ahead and see
what the probabilities are unless easier
access is had to st. Clairsville, and then
ask themselves if it will pay to let this
last call pass unheeded. a,. +.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

which all political parties can partici-
pate-fxing the length of time or the
number of terms for which any one per-
son shall be eligible for the office of
President of the United States. Until
such an amendment is adopted the peo-
pie cannot be restricted in their choice
by resolution further than they are
now restricted as TO age, nationality,
DC. 1t may happen in the future his
tory of the country that TO change an
Executive because he has been eight
years in Office will prove unfortunate
if not disastrous. The idea that any
man could elect himself President, or
even to renominate himself is prepos-
ferrous. 1t is a reflection upon the in
telligence and patriotism of the people
to suppose such thing possible. Any
man can destroy his chances for the Of
tice, but no one can force an election or
even a nomination. To recapitulate, /
am not nor have / ever been a candi-
date for denomination; would not ac-
cept a nomination if it were rendered,
unless it should come under such Cir
cumstanees as to make it an imperative
duty, circumstances not likely to arise.
1 congratulate the Convention, over
which you preside, for the harmony
which prevailed, and for the excellent
ticket put in the field and which hope
may be triumphantly elected.
Your obedient servant,
.r U. S. GRANT.
TO Gen. Harry White, President of the
Pennsylvania Republican State Con-
CentiOn. .-f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03
BURNING OF A CHURCH
FILLED WITH PEOPLE.
Seventy-OneL Lives Lost and For
ty.nine More Injured.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, May 27.-One
of the most terrible disasters in the his.
tory of Massachusetts, occurred tonight
in the burning of the French Catholic
Church at South HolyOke during the
evening service, involving the death of
sixty-siX men, women and children.
The exercises had nearly closed, and a
vesper service was being sung, when
the draperies on the altar caught fire
from candle, and the wall being low
and the flames streaming up, the build
ing was set on fire. The audience num-
bered about 700 people. Those in the
body of the church escaped, but on the
stairway leading from the gallery hu-
man beings were packed in a dense
mass, struggling to reach the floor. As
the flames reached toward them many
leaped to the floor beneath and were
tramped to death. The gallery skirted
both sides of the building, with only
one entrance from the front. The scene
whole was over in twenty minutes.
The priests house, which joins the
church on the rear, was also burned.
The bodies were taken to Peter
Moxtte'S Main street store, and Park
street school house, for temporary de-
pOsit. An inquest will be held to-
morrow.
The exercises had nearly closed when
.he flame from the candle caught the
drapery around the statue of the Vir-
gin Mary, streamed up and caught the
building. Immediately panic ensued
and the people rushed for the doors.
There was but one entrance to the gal
lery, and that from the front. On the
stairway leading from the gallery the
people were packed in solid mass,
struggling to clear themselves as the
flames rushed in that direction, and
this soon became blocked, rendering
exit impossible. Many jumped over
the sides of the galleries on the crowd
beneath, and were tramped on and
killed. The priests residence joins the
church on the rear, and many escaped
through an entrance leading to the
house, back of the altar. The priests
exertions to keep order were fruitless.
The screams of the living and the
means of the dying made deatening
tumult above the orders of the pastor,
who worked most heroically, and was
personally intrumental in saving many
lives. One family of four were in the
church, and all killed. Many were
pulled out by the arms and feet so bad
ly burned that they lived but few
hours, the flesh pulling off on being,
touched. Some were taken out with
scarcely flesh remaining on their bones.
THE EXACT LOSS OF LIFE.
The latest revised figures concerning
the losses by the Holyoke disaster are
as follows: Dead II, fatally burned %,
otherwise burned and wounded q; OF
the II dead, so were females and 16
males.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03
Burlington Items.

We have had nice rain during the
past week, which was much needed
in this community. ..s,. s.-.s.. -....
The gardeners are busy setting out
tomato, sweet potato, and other plants.
The potato bugs nave commenced
their ravages on the potatoes and to-
matOes.
Apples and peaches will be scarce in
this vicinity this season.. .
We are sorry to note the serious ILL
ness of young son of Thomas Coch-
ran, Esq, of this vicinity. ~
VIM. Romick, Esq, one day last
week captured spoOn-fish in the Ohio
River, which weighed 214 pounds, and
measured about feet inches long.
Goodhue Bros. have just received a
new supply of choice Groceries for the
spring and summer trade. sEG F.
Our school is now in session under
the superintency of Mr.. John Parshall.
The attendance is large-being 81 en-
rolled. rs ..tr
The large brick house Of Mr.. VIM.
Cooper, on Scotch Ridge, was consumed
by fire on Wednesday of last week.
How it caught on fire we did not learn.
The river is rising since the rain, and
coal Is going down in large quantities.
The Mormons are holding their
meetings on Glenn Rua. We UNDER
stand they have had one or two con-
vertS. J. A. P.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

THE 18th of June will be the day on
which Rise-up- Williams clan will put
in nomination ticket to be badly
beaten, in November next. The stump.
ers of the party propose to defend Gov.
Allen and the Legislature in their
speeches. Richard Dlewellyan Plan
taganet Bunker Hill Baber and the
Horny-handed and Teoder-headed
Sam cary think the thing might be at.
tempted, at least, if all the orators sent
out, draw on them before going, for a
supply of impudence and brass. They
are right Salem Rep.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

THE Washington City National Re
publican, of Monday, prints an authori-
tative explanation of the Presidents
letter, from which the following ex-
tracts were taken: 1.-THE proper time
has arrived; an acknowledged authori-
ty has spoken regarding the third
term question, land President Grant
has written the most important letter
of his public career, declaring that he
is not candidate for denomination. 1t
will be read with more interest and
deeper concern by the American peo-
pie than any political document ever
written. The firm and dignifed expla-
nation of his silence regarding this
matter will not surprise those who un-
derstand the character of a man who
had habituated himself, and whose ex-
perience had taught him, to rely upon
his own methods, and whose greatest
successes have been won as the result of
quiet independence of thought and dis
Greet self-dependence. Otherwise the
letter is uniquely characteristic and re-
markable for the absence of clap-trap
and the ordinary rhetorical subterfuges
of politicians. Even the argument that
the people alone are all-pOwerful in the
selection of their officials and that no
constitutional prohibition exists to pre-
vent them from electing a President for
d third term, ig cOncisely put in such
as to show that it has no personal ap-
plication, but is used as an answer to
the ISLANDERS of his enemies. To his
mind it appears that no man can con-
troll his own political future, except to
destroy it, and no one man, however
powerful, can dictate his own personal
advancement either to his party or to
the country at large. He admits, how
ever, what every loyal man has often
felt, that emergencies might arise
which would render it imperatively
necessary that a President should be
re elected for third term. While con-
templating the condition of affairs
which would have existed if President
Lincoln had lived and the war had
lasted until the last of his second term,
no one will deny the soundnesS of this
deduction. But he adds, very point
edly, that such emergencies are not now
probable. In this he simply defends
the rights of the people, by showing
their power to thwart the schemes of
am mbitious men and their authority to
select their own rules in accordance
with constitutional limits. There may
be those who will maliciously construe
this defense to mean something more
than plain Interpretation of the words
used will indicate, but he can sfford,
under the circumstances, tc suffer
further Misrepresentation. In ct he
expects it as the natural result Of the
disappointment which the latter will
give to one class of his enemies and the
exaltation of another class, who will
boast that he has been forced by them
to speak against the inclination Of his
own heart" . 7a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

WHAT the issue of the Beecher trial
may be, so far as the verdict of the jury
is concerned, we do not assume to
guess. But his hold on the hearts,
even of the children of Brooklyn, was
affectingly illustrated, few days since.
1t is the custom, on certain day in
May, in Brooklyn, for the children,
dressed in white, and decked with
flowers, to parade the streets,and then
spend portion of the time in Pros
pect Park. In doing this, the other
day, they passed Mr.. Beecher's resi-
dence, and seeing him on the porch,
spontaneously cheered him, and threw
at his feet their flowers. He is evil
IDENTIFY man who has the trust of the
children.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

In the last election the Democrats of
Connecticut elected Judge Phelps, OF
the State Supreme Court, to Congress
and now Judge Phelps is drawing two
salaries, one of four thousand dollars a
year as judge, and one of five thousand
dollars year as Congressman. He
would not resign his place as judge, be-
fore the election, lest he might fail to
be elected to Congress, and so lose his
bird in the hand. And he has not
since resigned, and it is said he will not
resign till December next, holding on
TO his judges salary to the last minute
His salary as Congressman commenced
on the 4th of March last. This draw
ing a donble salary is another speci-
men of Democratic ''reform." 1t COM
bines back pay, forward pay, present
pay and double pay.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

Ex-Governor Hays delivered the
Decoration Day address at Toledo.
Revenue officers seized about $50 bar.
rels of crooked whisky in New York,
Saturday.
Secretary Bristow and Ex-Attorney
General Speed were the Decoration
Day orators at Louisville.
Since January twentysix steamers
have been lost and 964 lives sacrificed
an average of vessel and forty lives a
week.
The imports of opium at New York
increased from So, 1893 pounds in 1867 to
265, ,513 pounds in 1874.
General Crook has ordered that Cor
don, leader of the Black Hills party
lately captured, be released on parole.
The President has appointed Chas. P.
Lincoln, of Mississippi, Consul OF the
United States at Canton China.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

A libel suit for $4,000, brought by
Stephen Grant against the Portland,
Maine, Press, has been decided in favor
of the defendant. The Press asserted
that Grant was the biggest liar in the
State.
The schooner G. w. Adams; loaded
with 12l 900 bushels of oats and two
vessels with 100000 bushels OF Grain,
left Chicago Saturday morning. This
cargo and tow are the largest that ever
left that port.
The Concord, New Hampshire, Mon
itor, the Republican organ of the State,
calls for the Impeachment of Governor
Weston. The article creates considera-
BILE sensation, as 1t may foreshadow the
course of the party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

AN important letter from President
Grant to the President of the recent
Pennsylvania Republican State Con-
vention, is published in this paper. AT
ter reviewing the circumstances attend
ing his first and second candidacy, the
President says, in regard to the talk
about third term:- -
~ am not, nor have l ever been, q
candidate for denomination.
would not accept nomination if il
was rendered me, unless itshould come
under such circumstances as to make
ii an imperative duty-circumstances
not likely to arise"
We hope the "Third Term" agita-
tors will now rest satisfied.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

The Toledo Commercial, from per.
sonal observation in some of the best
wheat-growing portions of Northwest
ern part of this State, deems it wrong
to say that the wheat promise for that
section of the State is for but half a
crop. So far as the observation extend
ed, and from the observations of others,
it is safe to say that the prospect at the
close of the month of May is fully fifty
per cent. better than one year ago. Up
on careful estimates it believes that
with no calamity from this out, in the
section mentioned, full three-quarters
crop can be relief upon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03
COURT REPORT.
JUDGE CHAMBERS, Clerk MITCHELL
Sheriff COCHRAN, present.

1T. Schefield VS.. c.. NJ. Howe ct.
al. Order of Justice eff Peace making
Howe Sewing Machine Co. defendant
in this case stricken out, and appeal dis
missed at costs of defendant.
Moses Kline vs. John Barry. Set
tied; defendant to pay plaintiff $50 and
costs.
Geiske & Neiman VS.. Peter Weyer.
Judgment confessed; defendant to pay
plaintiffs S415,7i and interest and costs.
Owen Cain VS.. Patrick Cain. Cause
dismissed without prejudice, at costs CT
plaintiff.
First NATL Bank BarnesvilIe vs. J.
A. w. Applegate ct. al. Sale of Sher-
iff confirmed and deed ordered.
Alfred Garrett VS.. Barnet Phillips.
Ordered that defendant execute and
deliver deed conveying real estate to
plaintiff, and that deed heretofore
made by Barnet Phillips to Sarah Gar
rett be annulled. Defendants gave no.
tice of appeal 10 District Court.
Valentide Ault VS.. Alex. Kennon.
Plaintiff, by leave of Court, dismissed
1St, I'd and 4th causes of action without
prejudice to new action.
State of Ohio w. Albertus Howard.
Assault cases. Plea, guilty; senten-
ced to ten days each case in county
jail-tO be fed on bread and water five
days.
VIM. j. Baldwin vs. Bellaire Nail
Works. Damages: to jury; verdict in
favor of plaintiff for $500.
Smith 4 Barnes VS.. L. T. Hanlon ct.
al. Leave given Master Comm'r to
amend his return So as to show that
VIM. Smith was purchaser oil property.
Sale confirmed and deed ordered.
Barnet Phillips vs.. r. A. Corbin. On
motion of defendant transcript was
stricken from files, and leave given
plaintiff to file petition in thirty days
after term.
Amer p. Phillips vs. Hartley Phil
lips ct. al. Sale by Sheriff confirmed
and deed ordered.
Valentine Ault vs.. Alex Kennon;
settled; defendant to pay plaintiff sS sol
and costs of suit.
State of Ohio vs. Simpson Moore; in
dictment under WITH Section Liquor
Law. Plea guilty entered. Fined $50
and costs and stand committed until
paid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

WE reprint this week another of the
able Editorials from the Ohio State
Journal on the doings of the late Ia
mented Democratic Legislature. These
articles are based upon indisputable
facts and should command the careful
attention of nlen of all parties.
1t is fact, patent, that the late Leg.
islature, was more corrupt and faith,
less body than any other like body that
ever assembled in Ohio. Let the Dem
ocratic party be held responsible.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-03

THE new twenty-cent silver piece is
now ready for distribution at the Mint.
The diverse is similar to the quarter
dollar with the exception that the
word Liberty, across the shield is
raised and the design is smaller, in
proportion to the size of the coin. On
the reverse is an eagle, holding i'm his
talons the olive branch and three ar
rows, AT each end of the inscription,
limited States of America" is a six
pointed star. Beneath the eagle are
the words "twenty cents" The edge
of the coin is not millsd, as is the case
on all other United States silver coins,
this difference probably being intended
to distinguish the new riece from. the
quarter dollar. The words, ''in God
we trust" which have appeared on
most o: the National coins Of flate years,
are omitted. I