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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

A heavy rain storm at Tamsqua, Pa, We'd
nesdny evening, deuged the place, and caused
considerable damage and inconvenience to rail-
road aud other business. A portion of the Erie
canal has been broken by an overflow near
Schenectady, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20
CONSERVATIVES PRIMARY ELEC-
EIOA

At meeting Of the Conservative COMMITTEE
held on the Is inst, it WAS resolved that for
the purpose of harmon Eng the views Of the
friends of the various csrdidates for tho STATE
Senate and House of Delegates t 1t they submj:
their claims to direct vot" of the members q;
the Conservate party for an expression of prefer
ence between Candidates. 1t WAS, therefore, or.
dered, that polls be opeaed on WEDN ESDAI
NEXT, the 18th inst, ut the following nameI
places in the city, firm 10 O. clock a. m, and BE-
kept open until o'clock p. M:
lst ward: No. "a Prince street.
I'd ward: Sun Engine House.
Sd ward Old Corr House
4th ward Friendship Engine House.
And at the following named places in the
county on the same day, from 2 . clock p. IN 10
= p. m:
Jefferson District: Toll gate On Alexandria
and ashington road.
Arlington District Balls X Roads
Washington District: School House.
The Conservative voters in the city and coun-
ty are requested to attend the polls andvote Tor
one candidate for Senate and two candidates for
House Of Delegates; and it was further resolved
thst the one receiving the highest number OF
votes for Senator shall be declared the choice 81
the Conservatives of this city and county, and
delegates will be appointed by the committee to
cast the vote in Convent N for him, and the two
candidates, receiving the highest number Of
votes for the House of Delegates will be declared
the nominees.
JNO. B. SHOOT, Chairman,
GEO. r. SHINN, Secretary. aug -o-t1
HAVING rented the spacious rooms in Ss-
IL repts Hall building lately occupied By ~;
Little, which | have newly furnished, | VIII
commence my Second Session for BOYS ana
GIRLS SEPT. 18th Second Monday.( Terms
S4, So and IS per quarter. ,,-
Lessons to limited number in VOCAL MI
SIC; also instruction in WAX FLOW EES aLu
CONFECTIONERY.
aug 20-lm Mrs L NJ. MILBURN
CPANISH BACK COMBS, Dressing, COMBS
~ and Brushes large assortment; Also LII"
dies and Children Striped Hose 1T o
FERGUSON s. BROSr
aug20 90 King street
ELOUR-lOO bbls Manck's high grade EXIT"
IL Flour for sale by or s. pp0
aug IA WASHlNdAo-' =" D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

The Cincinnati Price Current has reports
from various sections 10 Ohio, Indiana, Illiuois,
Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky aud other
States, which show that wheat, coro and other
crops present a full acreage, yield somewhat
short, large losses by rain, and the quality very
inferior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

Interesting ceremonies took place yesterday
at Muskogee, lodian Territory, in the laying
OF the Cornerstone of new agency building
for FIVE of the largest tribes, by the Grand
Lodge of Masous of the Territory. Speeches
were made by the principal Indian chiefs, full
of only peace and good will, and wish and de-
termination to fulfill all their treaty stipula-
tions with the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20
CANAL CC.n.NEKCE.

ArIived-Bosts J Reid. Peter G Uh,er B
Williamson, Jas Dayton VIM Walsh and L A
Long, to American Coal Co; scow, gusno to "
A Smoot; I Butler, TO j P Agnew.
Departed Boats d A Lowe. Nj NJ Lewis. J ]
Swift, j L Reid, P & Uhler, B Williamson ss!
T j Butle:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

The Clarke Courier says Tired of sowing
grass seed to no purpose, as has been the case
when PIT in with grain CROP some of our
farmers are now blowing up their ground with
the intention Of devoting it entirely to timothy
crOD"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

A boy aged fourteen, named McEachren,
while walking on the street, in Gloucester,
Massachusetts, with Mary Eagau, yesterday,
shot her 10 the neck, whether by accident or
not is unknown. There are but faint hopes for
her life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20.
The BLACK HILLS EXPLORATION.

The BLACK HILLS EXPLORATION. Prof.
JaDney, 10 bis letter to the Indian bureau,
gives some further account of his explorations
in the Black Hills. He has found gold in some
places, but the deposits are not very rich or
extensive as compared with those Of California
The great wealth of the country, says MIR. Jan
ney, is 10 its stock raising and agricultural ca
pacity. 1t is truly said, he remarks, that there
Is gold in the very roots of the grass, but it is
not the gold Of the gravel bars or quartz
lodges; not the gold of the miner or geoIogst,
but 1t is the gold Of the future solid wealth Of
the Black Hills that is to be sought in the lux.
uriant grasses that everywhere spread over
that beautiful country. Prof JaDney has d.
vided his exploring party into two com anies
for the purpose of facilitating results, and ex-
poets that bis final report will be ready by next
winter. Spotted Tail, who visited the camp
OF the biologists some days ago, together with
some of bis braves, indicated that the Indians
would demand very big price for the hills
country, besides claiming heavy damages for
the gold already carried of by miners. Gold
has been found in deposits along the creeks 10
quantities sufficient to pay for the investment
of capital and labor in scientific mining. There
are also traces Of the precious metal 10 the foot
hills, but the work of developing it will be cost
ly and difficult. The climate is cool and
healthy, and probably averages about the same
as that of Maine or New Hampshire. Rains
are frequent, and vegetation prolific and
abundant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

DR.. Henry j. Arson, former prominent cit
izeu of Dinwiddie county, Va, has been con-
victed in that county of the charge of highway
robbery, and sentenced to 6fteen years 10 the
penitentiary. Two negroes, charged as accom-
pces, were convicted and sentenced to eighteen
wears each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

The Reformed Episcopalians yesterday broke
ground on Bolton street, Baltimore, for the
erection OF their new church 10 that city Rev.
MIR. Postlethwaite is 10 be the rector
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

There is a rumor that Governor Allen, of
Ohio, will withdraw from the Gubernatorial
contest, on account of i'll health, which we ex-
pect is only rumor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

Minister Buffet defends the course of the
French Government concerning the Bonapart.
ist demonstration, newspap ,rs and the probibi.
ton of the sale Of GlAdstoDe's pamphlet or
Vatcanism on the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

AIL's WELL THAT ENDS " ELL. Yesterday
morning there was u considerable 'orerz," al
the Virginia Midland depot upon the arrival OF
the train frotu Dluvliis which brought on 1t
two loving hearts that beat as one, which
had but few short hours before b.cu ioiued
10 the holy bonds of matrimony in our slst er
State, NORTH Carolina. From the statements
OF the parties, it appears that they passed
through here some days since Oh The way TO
North Carollua, cruel parents torbidiLg the
union on Virginia soil. where they were married
aud we're 90 their return home yesterday, when
the enraged father, armed with formidable
looking pistol, ADD accompanied by friends,
boarded the cars upon their arrival, but was
prevented by bystanderS from Carrying out his
threat OF Staying the alleged ahdlc:ur OF his
daughter; and after long parIey, the father,
who said he dldn't understand aud didn't like
them North Carolina dolpgs.' consented to
forgive the runaways, provided lhey would get
spliced over again in Old Virginia fashion This
proposition was eagerly asseoted to, aud the
whole party repaired to The Courthouse, where
the obigog CLERK, Capt. Preston. duly granted
license to Isaac Hawkes. and l'auioe Moor.
man, Of Bedford, aod the Rev. s. j. Logan,
being called 10, the nuptial knot was 5000 in-
dissoubly tied. After the ceremony the newly
married couple repaired to the Virginia Mid
land depot, where they spent several hours 10
a high old time generally, aud then departed
for their home in Bedford as happy as two
loving souls with but single thought could
we'll be; and thus what might have been a
bloody tragedy. turocd out to be an anatory
farce. and thus "all's we'll that ends we'll. -
LanchLur0 Ne,cS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

Flour from the new crop of wheat, made il
Charleston has been shipped 10 the North
new enterprise for Charleston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MAREr~
NO sales are reported to day Of raw Suo.rs
the market may be written dull tu, stn.I I N':a
tone Prices are without material cbaryn' N
we quote rs follows: Cuba, grocery gr4fes
81; Porto Rico grocery Stag; vacuum pnn H., 80
erara 94al0 pom 'el'
We continue to quote the market f,r ro4..
very firm In tone, with sales at Zoe and 2 10y
ed. The city and Western j,bhing trade - ~,
an increased activity and as the stocks w..
are very low, it is anticipated thst a large e..
trade will be done We note sale, today o+ ;:5
bags to a ci y jobber at l9sc, ard 49, bsc. ;,
New Iurk At Zoe. The stock in first hama. '.
the close of business to-day is reduced 20 >,ti
bags job lots ordinary ls44ls! fai- l9:s!H:
good 20 .2Oi prime ZQ3a20s; choice 2!a2i: VA.
sixty days.
RICHMOND MARKET, Aug. 9-The Off rim,
of Wheat on Change to-day reached r.,,
5000 bushels, of which about 5000 bnsbaE
changed hands at prices ranging from l.Nd,,
for common to prime white, AID ll2sl4s tot d.
red Offerings of Corn liberal, with ssle> -:
choice white at Il, and prime mixed u. - o..
quiet and Irregular, with sales At s6s50 for com.
mon to good
LYNCHBURG MARKET, Aug. l9 The racc,,s
of Wheat are more liberal and the market soma.
what active, with I'm advance in prices; Win.
loUaloN, ana RED lZuAl0U Corn IN fair recent
but demand quiet AT 75a77 for white and yellow
at 7Oa75. Oats quiet at IS 81 Rye SJa9G
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET August l9.-Tp.
market is fairly active, with moderate lecrip.
Wheat l4Osl45 for good TO prime, ard 40 d,
choice Germ 80a8l; Oats 50ao2 and Rye sUa4l
Port OFILEIA.NHKgI, AUGUST 20
Sun rose............5 10 Moon rises ..... 5 u
Sun sets .............6 As High wAter......... 4
ARSlvEu
Steamer Jane Moseey, Norfolk, to F 4 Raoi
She reports passing no vessels in the riy,r
bound up.
Schr G A Jones. Portsmouth, to Ame,ic,r
Coal Co
Schr W B Chester, Boston, to American c, =.
Company.
Schr Richard Rhodes, Philadelphis, to Y /
Mehatfey s. Co.
Schr W Chester, Boston, to p Agnew.
SAILED.
Steamer Exp ess Baltimore, by Broders & c.
Steamer Jane Moseley, Norfolk, by + 4 Reel
Schr Mary Somers, Georgetown, by w 4
| Smoot.
Schrs Oliver Ames and H J May. from,
! Georgetown.
MrMoRAHDA
Schr Fosming Sea, hence, At Norfolk l7,h
Schrs Elwood Doran and Emma Arey, hence
| at New York lStt
Schr Mary Ellen, sailed fr, IN Windsor, Ms,
10th for this port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

THE MAGIC OF A MARRIAGE-FEE Not
long ago, lady of very Interesting and lovely
appearance called upon me. hal married her,
some years before. did not remember her,
but she recalled the circumstance, aud then she
said that heaven had not blessed her with chill
dren, and she believed the reason was her hus-
band did not give me any fec | laughed. of
course, as you do now, and tried to laugh her
out ofthe idea, bu. she was so very serious,
very earnest about it, had to submit and ac-
cept the honorarlum which she off red. Some
time after, met her father, whom | recollect
ed, in the street. and as we walked along to-
gether, asked him how bis daughter was.
lie said she was very we'll and very happy
With her little boy If Providence looks out
so vlgautly or the marriage fees, do not con-
Germ yourselves about any subuuary matters,
but give yourselves, heart and soul, to the
good work of serving the truth. Rev. Dr.
Furoess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

A Catholic Congress is 10 session at Potiers
The Opening sermon was delivered YESTERDAY
by the Archbishop of Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

A new American church was CD ened las
month in Yokohama, Japan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

A severe fall 10 Turkish securities in the
London stock market created something like
panic Wednesday, dragging down also Egyptian
and Persian stocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

The French Assembly have voted to demo
ish the fertilization of Sedan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

SHEEP KILLED. Last Friday morning the
dogs attacked the focks OF sheep belonging to
John NJ. Gibson and Geo. K Sewers of
Greenway district, and killed and wounded 8
Of MIR. Glbson's flock, aud Of Mr.. Sower' $
flock. The damages TO both hocks were as
sesstd at $3.50. Clarke Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

Littell's Living Age for this week has been
received-a very entertaining number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

President Grant broke bis golden silence at
Bristol, in reply to 40 address of welcome, with
the following slvern bit of speech:
Il was not aware that there was to be any
public reception at all. Of course [ shall place
myself entirely In the hands of General Burn
side for whatever reception the town of Bristol
may see fit to give me-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

A STRANGE VISITOR. Last Saturday even
ing, Mrs. Thomas u. Moncure while standing
10 the door of her residence 10 Stafford county,
observed the movements of bird circing high
overhead; the bird continued steady move
meut earthward until it lit gently on the ground
about ten feet form the door 1t quietly sub
mtted to capture by Mrs. Moucure, and proved
to be species 90. Indigenous to Eastern Vir
GINA, being, of the dove or pigeon family, but
about half the size of our native species, and
pure white 10 color. Was it a carrier pigeon,
driven by storm from its course? The Captain
OF German ship just arrived at Baltimore has
on board a carrier pigeon which was caught at
sea, the ship being on the voyage from Europe
for Baltimore. When ten days outside the
British channel, and seven hundred miles from
the nearest land, Oh an afternoon, the Captain 8
attention was attracted to the pigeon flying near
the ship, seemingly exhausted Some food was
placed Oh deck near the cabin, when the pigeon
came on deck and ate greedily. At nghttal
1t nestled in the sbrouds far up on the main.
mast. and was taken prisoner by the captain
himself. Undertaking Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

FRENCH COFFEE. French coffee is much
talked of, and the general superstition is that
the peculiar French quality is 10 some ftering
process, or 10 the way the element is extracted
from the berry. But any intelligent housewife
Knows how to extract the elements from the
berry, without any peculiar apparatus. Unless
she sews it up as the French do, she will have
nothing that will appear like French coffee.
The French make their coffee so strong that
one part OF the liquor requires the addition OF
two parts to reduce it to the proper strength.
This addition is made with hot milk. This
large proportion of hot milk, in the place of so
much warm water, gives the coffee richness
like unto that made By the addition OF cream
10 the ordinary way. By this means hoe
aud anybody that will go to the expense Oh
buying good milk, can have good coffee with
out cream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

Senator Key, Aodrew Jobnson's successor
was serenaded at Chattanooga last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

ES~ To the many friends who have repeated.
y urged me to announce myself rs a candidate
for seat in the House of Delegates, l desire to
express my thanks for their Kind expressions
and good opinions, and while AZ precia,ing the
honor they would confer upon me, cannot pos
sibly comply with their requests, as my business
engagements are such rs would prohibit me- if
elected, from giving that attention to their in
terests, which they would havea right to expect,
without injury to my own.
aug a-lt GEO. T. SHISN
TNHORN'S 1FALLIBLE OINTMENT. for
u the cure of Erysipetss, Scrofula, letter,
Ring Worms or any other eruption If the skin.
Just received another supply at
aug ~ WAKEFIELD s. HALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

Col BoLL1NGs WILL The will of the late
George W. Boiling was admitted to probate to-
day in the corporation court of this CRY, Its
provisions are entirely of private nature, re-
latng exclusively to the distribution O. his prop
erty, after the payment of debts, among the
members of his family. The other items pro-
vide for az equal distribution of his estate
among his wife and three SOUS and three daugh-
ters, and for the appointment of Gen. W. H.
+. Lee and VIM n. Billing as executors. The
will was written wholly in the tessalor's band
writing and was dated August llth, 1878.
Gen. w. H. (, Lee aud William n Boiling
quallhed as executors, aud gave 40 official bond
10 the penalty of 500, 900, With Robert Is. Boil
ling as their security
Attached to the will is codicii bearing date
OF January 2lst, 1875 which provides fer GER
tain contingencies which might arise from the
marriage Of one of the legatees. Petersburg
Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

LYNCHBURG MARKET, Aug. 70 The raccr,.
of Wheat are more liberal and the market soma.
what active, with I'm advance in prices; w:.r4
l3Oal3S, and red l2Oa130 Corn in fair recon,
but demand quiet AT 75a77 for white, and yellow
at IOa15. Oats quiet at IS 81 Rye $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

FREDERICKsBURe MARKET. August l9.-Tae
market is fairly active, with moderate receipts
Wheat l4Osl45 for good to prime, ard 40 d:
choice; Germ 8Oa82; Oats 50ao2 and Rye sOA4l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, August 20 -
The receipt; IF Cattle this week have been
larger than the previous week, and the market
has been fairy active. Beef Cattle ranged in
price from 3ss6c per h., according to quality,
Calves in fair supply, with sales at 4a6c Dor ID,
Sheep and Lamb in fair supply ami demand
offerings of the former being taken ut :51c per
ID, and the Lambs u. 504S4 per head Prices
for Hogs have slightly improved, and we note
sales at l0aSll Cows and Calves 2laS5O, with
few Offering
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

CINCINNATI Hoe MARKET, August 10. 1876
hogs active and lower tor hesvy, and firm for
light; sales of common to good light at I 85a
IS 10; good to extra butchers l5a58 25 com.
mon to good stockers coast 25 receipts 2Ol3 !;
shipments 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-20

=, GEoRGETowS CATTLE MARKET, August 49,
Inc offerings OF Beef Cattle this week reached
4oO head, 44O of which were sold at prices rang
ing from Baltic per ID. There were 1900 Sheep
and Lambs tfered and 1000 sold at 5a6c per lb
Tor Sheep anu Bash 25 per head for Lambs. A
few Cows and Calves were sold at 20aS35
Smyrna times., 1875-10-20
NESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 20, 1875.

large a percentage of incendiary fires in
didicates an equal proportion of dishonesty
among insurers. Perhaps not one in a
hundred of those who insure ever has any
experience of fire; but if he does, his
appreciation of insurance suddenly rises.
A recent instance may serve to illustrate
this. A workingman in Brooklyn had by
close saving brought together enough to
build little shop "of his own" 1t cost
him more than he had calculated to build
and stock it; and when neighbor sent to
him the agent of an insurance company and
advised him to take a policy, he became
indignant. Itseemed he said as if everybody
body wanted him to pay out more money.
The neighbor took a kindly interest, how
ever, and pressed the insurance. The policy
was issued, the money to pay for it being
borrowed of the friend who urged it. A
week afterward the adjoining premises took
fire one morning, and the new shop was
burned to the ground before the first
stream of water could be turned on. When
shortly after the fire, the amount of hi!
policy for the total loss was handed to the
penniless workman, his neighborly frienC
and the insurance agent were standing by
He turned to them with tears in his eye
and said, not irreverently, at seems to mC
as if the good God sent you to me anC
made you force me to take that policy o
insurance" N Y. Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1875-10-20
THE NINETY AND NINE.
A MOODY AND sANKEY HYMN.

There were ninety and nine that safely lay
In the shelter of the fold;
But one was out on the hills away,
Far off from the gates of gold,
Away on the mountains wild and bare,
Away from the tender Shepherds care.
Lord, thou hast here thy ninety and nine;
Are they not enough for thee%
But the Shepherd made answer, This Of mine
Has wandered away from me;
And, although the roed be rough and steep
I go TO the desert to find my sheep"
But none of the ransomed ever knew
How deep were the waters crossed;
Nor how dark the night that the Lord paSse
through
Ere he found his sheep that was lost,
Out in the night he heard its cry
Sick and helpless and ready to die.
Lord whence are those blOod-drops all the way
That mark out the mountains track?'
They were shed for one who had gone astray
Ere the Shepherd could bring him back"
Lord whence are thy hands so rent and tOrn?"
They are pierced tonight by many thorn"
And all through the mountains thunderriven,
And up from the rocky steep,
There rose a cry to the gate of heaven:
Rejoice. have found my sheep"
And the angels echoed around the throne:
Rejoice For the Lord brings back his Ownr'
Smyrna times., 1875-10-20

His head was the shape and size of
Bellitt county watermelon, and he was so
black that charcoal would make light
mark on him. The goat was asleep,
leaning against the side Of the house. The
darkey was smoking decayed cigar. He
espied the goat, looked at the lit end of the
cigar, grinned, then at the tail end of the
goat, "grinncd louder" looked all around
tosee that nobody was looking, and touched
the lit end of that cigar to the tail end OF
the goat. The goat turned handspring
and the negro opened his big mouth to
laugh, but the goat butted him so quickly
between the chin and his breeches pockets
that his jaws came together, making a noise
louder than report of gun. The negroes
hat, boots, and cigar lay in pile, ten fee
pf, while his body was curled up like
horseshoe in the mouth Of sewer opening
When he " "came to " he looked round a
each one in the crowd, and dispersed til,
crowd by saying: "Will some 'ob yor
gemmen' shoot me wild pistol? A nigg
dats as big fool as is don't deserve t,
be libin. ''-LouigrWc Courier Journal.