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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

After the sermon The Association adjourned
for dinner.
After the iDtermisson the Association met
again for business
Letters from the eleven Churches constitut
log the Association We're then called for aud
read. The statistics showed a gain of three
members since their last annual meeting.
Elders E. H. Buruum, of Mo-, Pau Yates,
John K Bortun, z j. Compton, aud j. Hurt.
son, OF Va, Pulp McIulurt, of West Va.
aod Elders Corre, Harvey, Rogers, of Pa,
we're recorded as visitors.
There was full attendance of ministers be-
longing to the Association. The uumber o.
ministers present was thirteen.
There was preaching at the stand on Thurs
day evening by Elders Philip hlcluturt and j
B. Hudson. On Friday morning there wa
preaching by Elders Rogers aud l.. B. Nynur
10 the evening by Elders Correll and John X
Bortun on Saturday morning by Elders &. l.
Yates aud K. H. Burnum; in the evening By
Elders Philip McIuturt aud Paul Yates
The Association adjourned to meet with tht
Bethel Church, Fairfax county, Va.
There Was preaching on the Sabbath l.,
Elders Nynur aud Burpum. We noticed anon.
| the audience Elders Isaac B Lake, $. Nj
| Athey, of the regular Baptist Church, an,
members OF the Potomac Association.
On Saturday and Sunday collection wa
made to defray the travelling expenses Of th
| ministers in attendance. About seventy dollar
we're collected.
The ministers who We're 10 attendance will q
| to The Ebenezer Association, which meets witt
the Gourdvine Church, in Culpeper county
next Thursday. GRATIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

TUESDAY, AUGUST II.
The Washington Chronicle publishes an ar
ticle charging officers of the marine CORDS with

The Washington Chronicle publishes an ar
tiole charging officers of the marine corps with
gross mismapagment and peculstion. 1t is
charged that inferior clothing is furnished en-
listed men with the knowledge and connvance
Of commanding officers, and that charges have
been lodged with the auditing officers of the
treasury against Quartermas.er w. B. Slack
for collision With dishonest contractors Tabu-
lar statements are produced from alleged off
cial figures to show that in one instance there
was failure to account for $1,000 worth OF
material purchased for uniforms, and that cou-
tractors have been paid for making up gar
ments which they never touched. The Chron-
icle declares that the amount unaccounted for
sloce 1861 cannot be less than 100000. The
Washington Star gives some explanation,
showing that a large fraud was recently CON-
mitted by contractors for clothing, both OF
whom are since mysteriousIy dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
The Fauquier Murder.

correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. |
ORLEAN, FAUoUIER Co., Va, Aug. g.
On Saturday last our community was thrown
into the most intense excitement, owing to the
murder of boy by his father, about five miles
from this place, on the farm rented by Mr..
David Carper. About sunrise Peter Digs, co.
ored, was seen TO take his son into the corn
house, 1t Was thought, for the purpose of chas-
Using him. About an hour after VIM. Roy,
co!ored, was passing and heard the cries of the
boy, and FASTENED to his relief, bu, when he
reached there be found the boy was so badly
cut to pieces and bruised that he died 10 few
| mlputes The murderer then said, Il have
| killed him, aud it is DOT the first | have killed;
L killed a man 10 Richmond, and had to leave
there to escape justice. There being no off
Ger OF the law pear several of the citizens un-
dertook to arrest the murderer but he refused
| 10 surrender, aud said ten men could not arrest
him, and made for his gun. Just as he reached
his hand for the guu Anthony Daugerheld,
c1lored, man OF superior muscular power,
SEIZED him and threw hm to the ground aud
after sharp struggle they succeeded 10 tying
him; but while those who captured him were
| cal!ug their dinner the prisoner took a knif,,
and cut the rope, and attempted to escape aud
was again rccaptur=d; aud, under the guard vi
Ole white and two colorcd men, Was safely
lodged 10 our County jail.
Peter DlggS came 10 the community about
SIX years ago, and has resided here since thai!
time. tie is about six feet TWO inches ia
height aud very black, with an unusually mean
countenancc and low forehead; seems to be url-
concerned as tn his fate; says he i not going
to spend anything to get clear. and says he
ought 10 b" hung, as both OF his brnrh,rs were
hung ERarls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

The defeat at Rochester, on Saturday, OF
Goldsmith Maid is, Of course, the sensation 10
racing circles, but it is by no means yet certain
that the Maid will not recover her laurels, and
resume her position as queen of the trottiug
turf. However, every dog has his day, accord
ing to the old saying and so it is with every
horse. Flora Temple was long queen of the
turf then her supremacy passed to Dexter !;
and when Dexter was withdrawn, Goldsmith
Maid took up the honors; and if now she in
turn must give way to Lulu, it is after all only
doing what sooner or later she must do, for
each race horse has his or her day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
kefOctOn Association

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
ORLEAN, FAUoUIER COUNTY, Va, Aug.
Is, 1875 The Keocton Association me,
on the 18th ultimo at Thumb Run Church,
about four miles north Of this place. Ample
provision had been made for its accom-.
mediation. The attendance Of messengers aud
strangers Was large, but they lacked neither
the means OF conveyance nor of a variety Of re-
treshments. The congregations were as large
as we have ever seen on week days
Inc Association was organized by the election
OF Elder Paul Yates Moderator, and Elder
Charles l.. Yates as Clerk.
Elder Il. II. Buroum, Of Missouri, preached
the introductory sermon Elder Burpum Is
one OF the ablest men that we have ever had
the pleasure OF hearing preach be is truly a
polished speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

A dispatch from Philadelphia says that Hen
~ t. Helmbold, the former proprietor of many
patent medicines, and who formerly kept a
large house on Broadway, New York, has been
sent to 40 insane asylum in Philadelphia. He
recently returned from Europe, and has been
temporarily stopping in that city. When in
conversation he told wonderful tales of what he
intended to do in the future, and, for map
whose business has been wrecked, spoke pro-
foundly conideut. On Wednesday last two
physicians examined him and pronounced him
iDsaue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
PORT OF .aLEIa.v-DRIa, aUG UsTI7

sun sets ..............6 81 High wster....... u
ARRIVED.
Steamer Jane Moseley, Norfolk, to F A Reed
Schr w Beatty, Richmond, to j P Agnew.
Schr George Halleck, for Georgetown
Schr Peter 81 Crowell, Boston, to master.
Schrs Theodore Deane, Maggie J Lawrence
and Chas Lawrence, for Georgetown.
Steamship G Knight New York, by II, oc
s. Johnston.
Steamship New York, Philadelphia, by + A
Reed.
steamer Pilot Boy, Curriomsn, by F A Reed.
Steamer Jane Moseley, n orfolk, by A Reed
Schr Jesse W knight, for Georgetown. by
master.
Schr w BETTY, Richmond, by J p Agnew
Schrs Murray Vandver, Searsvile and S II
Sharp, from Georgetown
MEMORANDA
Schr G Z Morrson, hence, at Portland l4th.
;, Schr Bonnie Boat, lor this port cleared at
Boston l4Lh
Schr Twilight for this port, cleared at New
Haven 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

1t having been intimated that the President
and the Secretary Of the Treasury were not 10
accord on the question Of the prosecution OF
the Whiskey Ring. President Grant, 10 a let
ter Of the goth ultino to the Secretary, desires
the latter to be especially vigiant in the prose
cution of all who insinuate that they have high
interest to protect them, and that no personal
consideration should stand 10 the way of the
performance of public duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

The monthly returns Of exports from Boston
during July show that the value was almost
double that in the corresponding month in
1874, aud 10 the history of the port the
amount, SO, 465, AS, has been exceeded but
twice,-in April and May, lS73,-and then by
but very small sum. The more important
tact is the very large proportion which manu-
featured goods bear to the total.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

The Mark Lane Express, 10 its review of the
European crop prospect, gives rather discour-
aging exhibit Of both the Euglish and Cont
mental outlook. The work of harvesting has
been everywhere delayed by the wet weather,
and it now seems to be confirmed, both on the
Continent and in Eogland, that neither the
quality nor quantity will come up to last year.
1t also says that the spread of the potato dis.
case is no longer doubtful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

With respect to the sentence Of Col. Baker
for assault upon lady in railway carriage
imprisonment and 6ne-the Loudon News OBJ
serves: "Of course, to COL Baker this means
social and professional rulo. No one With the
stigma OF such sentence upon him can con
tloue to hold commission in her Majesiy's
service, or show himself among decent people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

Three suicides occurred 10 Philadelphia on
Thursday last. The Record says the weekly
average is very great, and midsummer is not
the season most provocative OF self slaughter,
the melancholy month of November, We be
iieve, being found more predsposing to suicide
than the summer months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

The Carlist Committee 10 London deny that
the Alfonssts have taken any portion of the
citadel of SEQ de Urgel. They say that the gar
rison has fortyh guns, and is we'll supplied
with ammunition. The Carlist commander re-
ports that the Alfonsists have lost fifteen hun
dred men during the siege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

Reports received from Corinue, Utah, say
that the Indians recently expelled from that
neighborhood are encamped to the number of
fifteen hundred near Logan, instead of return
ing to their reservation, and are receiving sup
tributed to the citizens of Corinne 10 anlicipa-
ton Of an attack
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

The schedule Of assets and liabilities Of Dun
can, Sherman & Co.. filed 10 the Common
Pleas Court Of New York, yesterday, makes
the debts OF the firm $4,9l0, $685. nominal
assets, 81, l9, 36S:04; actual assets, $685.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

The colossal statue of Hermann, the German
hero, erected on Mount Grothenburg, Dear Bet
mold, 10 Westphalla, was Yesterday unveiled,
with imposing ceremonies, in the presence OF
people,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

ln Baltimore on Friday woman lighted
fire 10 stove with coal oil and blew herself up
and burned to death. How many similar cases
she had read of 10 the papers. with great SYM
patty for the victim, and at the same time
great surprise at the imprudences?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
people,

The Comptroller of the Currency announces
that it has been decided that the National
Bank notes shall hereafter be printed on the
distinctive or special paper which is now used
for the printing of United States notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

All is quiet on the Rio Grandc. There have
been no cattle raids for some time pre- viuus to
July 30, and there are no indications of aDv,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

National Bank notes are hereafter to be
printed on the same paper used for United
States notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

In the month of July last 92G2 emigrant
landed at the port of New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
FISH, OESTERS, Sc.
4 MA Ms
CRABS
OYSTERS

WATERM ELONS and CANTEIOPE,S,
Can now DC found at the stand of K. PHILLIPS,
on King street wharf
| ASK the patronage oil the citizens of Alexsn.
dra: Being near the river boats, | can gct ey.
erything cff'r for sale FRESH. Orders de-
liyered to any part of the city.
aug 6-lw K. PHILLIPS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

An resurrection Is said to have broken out il
Turkish Croatia, on the Austrian trontier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
ECEIVED THIS DAY.

u
Nos. l, 2 and Mackere new
100 bbls Split Labrador Herring.
lOO bbls Extra New Gibbed do
100 bbls - Round do
so boxes Smoked Herring.
100 kits No. Mess Asckerel
lou kits Nos. and do.
New Salmon, Cod, Hake and Haibut in store
and for sale by 5. j. REED i CO.,
aug - Union street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
COM N ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET August l7.-Whest
is quiet and unchanged; offerings of 1904 bush
els, with sales of white at 80 for inferior. and
100 and l4O for good to Prime, and red at 100 for
damaged, ITO and 10 for common to fair. 1870
l35 and l4O for good TO prime, and l42 and 145-
latter for choice. The receipts of Corn are light,
and the market dull and unchanged offerings
of 4S2 bushels mixed, with sales at SO. Rye is
quiet; offerings light, with sales at 80 and IS.
Oats are without material charge since yester-
days report; sales at 40 and As for damaged, and
55 for good lots
DECLINE IN WHEAT, C"RN AND Flour
w heat and corn We're again very heavy at The
Baltimore Corn EXchsnge yesterday, and only
the very beS! grades of Southern wheat brought
the top prices OF Saturday. whilst inferior grades
were of considerably. Western corn WAS ex-
ceeding y heavy and declined II to 2 cents per
bushel. The cab,e odvices from England, re-
ceived during Change hours, reported favor.
able weather and corn and wheat shilling TO 2
shillings per quarter cheaper, and other grain
3 shillings cheaper. This intelligence of course
had quite n depressing effect The decline in
wheat during the past week has begun to react
on the flour market and yesterday Baltimore
high grades of family and extra four were
marked down 25c per barrel, whilst other grades
were dull.-Baltimore american
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

KALAKAUA ON TEMPERANCE King Kala-
kaua held meeting at his palace in Honolulu
on Sunday, July Is, of the soldiers, band boys
and others employed on the premises, and urged
them to become temperance men. He said he
had seen the evil effects Of the use ofiotoxicatiup
liquors, now on the increase, and desired to see
1t checked. that bis people might become tenn
perate, industrious aud prosperous While be
did not Wish to be understood as commanding
them to reform, he desired that they blight
see the necessity Of taxing this step of their
own free will, voluntarily He was anxious n
see reform 10 this matter initiated, aud there
ut the palace was the best place for 1t to be9in
and spread throughout the land. A pledge wa,
prepared on Monday, and all who chose were
invited to signit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

RIPARIAN RIGHTS The ownership of the
riparian rights upon the river front of Wash
ington, came up before the Equity Court Of
Washington (Judge Wylie) yesterday, in the
suit of Fitzhugh aud the Potomac Steamboat
Company. Ftzhugh few days since obtain.
ed q restraining order enjoiniug the Poto-
mac Steamboat Company Downing the AQUA
Greek steamers) from building wharf adjacent
to certain water-fronts leased by bin. The
defendants produced the license of Col. Hum
phreys. chief Of engineers, U. s. A., authoriz
Ing the building OF the wharf. 1t was con
tended for the defense, but denied for the
plaintiff that the authority given by the Mary
land act of Assembly of 1890 to the original
commissioners of the District of Columbia, civ
ing them power to allow the erection of wharVes,
had passed from them to the commissioner OF
public buildings, and on the abolition of tha,
office then to the army chief of engineers. The
case, however, did not reach point requiring
the adjudication of these points. Judge W. vile
dissolved the restraining order and refused the
injunction, Oh the ground that no right of the
plaintiff had been violated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
" d. SMITH s. CO,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE, FISH

ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE FISH,
OYSTERS AND GAME,
FAIRFAX ST. AND MARKET SPACE,
Would inform their friends and the public tbs,
they have commenced the above business, and
would be pleased to furnish them with anythlng
in their line. Having made arrangements \:
their house, on Market space, by fitting up ICE
BOXES, we are prepared to furnish MELONS
Fish and CLANS from our ice boxes at sl
hours of the day and night, and all who favor
lis with their Trade can depend on getting them
fresh AT sill times.
jy 2-2m w H SMITH e On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

ii ARD w ARE, CUTLERY
IL GARDEN TOOLS, &c,
At So King, on the corner OF Royal st.,
Alexandria, Virginia.
The subscribers are receiving full supply of
goods in the line for the Spring trade, to which
they invite the attention of wholesale and retail
purchasers. Thankful for past favors, we solicit
continuance of your patronage Orders will
receive prompt attention.
J. t. CREIGHTON & SON,
NH 30 81 King street corner Rove,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
DRICES DOWN.

we nave received notice from the msnufac
turer Of our Sill lRrS which epahIes ne +, r,Jnr,
our best $; Shirt to s. 81; the lower number.
accordingly. Now Is the time to cstl and be
measured Tor Shirts Fit Guaranteed
Jy2 D. T. WITMER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17
DEMOFAL

REHoVAL:
5. J. REED
Announces to his friends and customers that he
has removed his stock of POTOMAC SHAD
and HERRINGS to NOS. % UNION ST. and
III SOUTH WHARVES where, in connection
with his former fish business he will keep co.,
stantly on hand large and varied assortment .:
EASTERN FISH
Has now on hand 6OO bbls different grades Of
Fish, consisting OF GROSS ana NET SHAD,
MESS SHAD in kits, FAMILY ROE HER
RING, bsrreled MACK EREL NJ ESS MACH
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.
w 1o-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-17

pEFRIGERATORS
IL NURSERY REFRIGERATORS,
WATER COOLERS,
COOLER STANDS,
PATENT FREEZERS,
TIN TOILET SETS,
WATERS,
PLATED WARE,
CUTLERY, BASKETS OF every description
TIN WARE in every variety, WOODWARD
aid BRUSHES Of every kind, Tor sale low at
A. h. MOTT s. BROS,
my 24-3m No. 50 kim St Alexandria
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20
ANOTHER wRrcK. brig PHO Alto

ANOTHER WRECK. brig P,lo Alto
arrived at New York, on the 9th inst :,
having on board Frederick Hoffman
and three sailors Of the brig Helen G..
Rich, lost September 25, on Damas Key.
of the coast OF Cuba. Hoffman states
that on the sixth day after the Rich
went ashore he observed poles standing
out from the rocks on the Key, two
miles away, and with some Of the sailors
rowed to the spot and discovered the
hull of an iron vessel almost submerged
near their landing place. In a rough,
circular structure OF stones, they found
two unacceptable, decomposed bodies
Of semnen; in another third body was
found, and on the opposite side Of the
principal hut was found third shelter,
in which was still another body, in a
recumbent position. resting against the
wall. There was no food found, and it
was evident the lnen had died from
starvation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

OUR SOLID MES-It is but proper to
expect that those who obtain their liv-
ing from the public crib should contrib
ute the most to the support Of a govern
ment from which they derive their pick
ings. But such is not always the case.
A casual examination of the assessment
roll indicates that the squad Of Federal
office-holders, are assessed at consider
able less than 81 900 per man. The gov
ernor holds the list with s697 and the
remainder "tail in" at less amounts
down to Territorial appointees-our
respected successor closing the list at
1896. Still these are the mex who die
tate who shall hold Office and be paid
out Of the public purse. 'a.t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20
A ComuExpsBLE Noy.xxxr-ux;u.

A CoMNESDsBLE MovExxSr.--It vii, y.
seen hy reference to aa advertisemen.
in another column tia: the loyscrs of
Puget Sound have detef mined to bo,a
convention. to adopt such measures n.
may result IN arevivsl:of trade and b. Of
mutual benefit. The want Of socb -,
movement. to secure a unity VI purpo.e
has long been felt. The price paid FIR
logs is less than fair remuneration for
the labor aud capital invested in the
business. While it is q generally
recognized fact the camps and mills
have been unable to effect a chance
without united action. To secure this
and discuss various other questions Of
interest to employers aud those EN-.
ployed, this convention Is called bv
some Of the principal men Of the bust.
ness. 1t is hoped that the attendance
will he large, and the action harmonious
as il will affec. all other interests. as
well as those connected with the pro-
duction OF lumber. Whenever the mills
are busy. every avenue of trade feels
the impetus gived by this leading in.
dustry. and when the demand lessons
the cry Of "hard times" becomes uni
versal. The proposed convention,
therefore. carries with il the sympa-
thies of the people. and will doubtless
be successful in its object.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

FALL TEEM.-The District Court will
convene in this place next Monday,
Judge Greene presiding. The follow
ing jurors have been selected from this
county: .-..
Grand Jurors-A. Farquhar. r. A. Brewer.
M. r. Tlley. Thos. Chambers, Jesse Martin
and John NJ. Hawk.
Petit Jurors-C. E. Weed, A. Wellman. A. b.
Rabbeson, p. Turpin, Ishan Edwards, Oscar
Sales, N. Crosby, James Mix, Robt Mack,
]. Waldrick, Thos. Davis and A. J. Frost.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

ANNUAL ELECTION. AT the annual
meeting of the Barnes Hook and Lad
der company, last Tuesday, the follow
ing officers were elected: G.. A. Barnes,
President; A. A. Manning, Secretary;
r. w. Ryerson, Treasurer; Samuel
Williams and A. III. Chambers, Direc-
tors; j. r. Hayden, Foreman; P. Tur-
pin, First Assistant, and W. I. G. Neate,
Second Assistant.