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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14
LUP-iRT.tERSHIPS.

THE BUSIN ESS heretofore carried on at the
Il Iron and Brass Works in this city under
the name and style of Jameson u Collins, has,
by mutual consent and agreement, constituted a
corporation, under the name of
ALEX ANDR1A IRON WORKS MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY,
with VIM. b. WARD, OF New Y ork, President.
g. W. JAMESON, Treasurer, and c. H.
COLLINS, Superintendent
Having increased our facilities for business,
we hope to merit the continued patronage of the
public. q. w. JAMESON.
CHAS. 81. COLLINS.
Alexandria, Va, July l, 1876 jy S-lm
NJ E.-My brother, ETHELBER1
~ MlLBURN, has this day purchased an
interest in my business and we have formed
copartnership under the firm name of
j. C. s. z. MILBURN.
Thanking my friends and the public generally
for the liberal patronage heretofore extended
me, l respect'u lly solicit q continuance of the
same for the new firm. j. G.. u E. Milburn will
sign in settlement of accounts due me-
}. Z. MILBURN.
Alexandria, Va, July lst, 1875.
NALLING attention to the above notice, l
~ hope, by strict attention to business, to
merit a liberal share of the patronage of my
friends and the public.
jy2 E. MILBURN.
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Killed.

BEAVER MEADOW, Pa, July a. Frank
Brogan, respected citizen of this place was
killed to-day,by fall of dirt in an old coal mice
near here.
BALTIMORE, July 14.-Thomas Mccarthy
aged 81, brakeman on the Northern Central
Railroad, was run over by train of cars at
the Union depot iD this city, to-day. His head
was severed from his body.
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r. EMoVAL.

INAMP MEETING, COMMENCING THE
~ 18th OF AUGUST, will be held in the
woods of JAS. Nj. Benton, esq.,, four miles from
Middleburg Ample accommodations for
strangers will be provided by boarding tents,
restaurants, Sc, and the law will be enforced
against persons settling on or near the encamp-
ment or engaged in any traffic whatever On the
10th of July sites for tents will be made and tn }
grounds prepared by erection of stands, &C., &C.
4. G. BROUN,
Sec'y NJ. E. Church South,
je l6-eotd Loudsun Circuit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

WASHINGTON, July IA, II a. N.
For the Middle States higher and stationary
barometer, westerly or southerly winds, slightly
warmer, and generally clear or partly cloudy
weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

DEATH OF AN ALEXANDRIA PROPERTY
HOLDER Mr. LntfIer, the owner of the old
foundry, at the intersection Of Pitt and Wilkes
streets, died in Baltimore few days ago, after
an illness of ouly few hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

COMMITTEE ON LIaHT.--The City Council
Committee on Light met this evening, and or
gaDzed by the election of Alderman z. G.
Smoot as chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

ATTEMPTED The family of
Mr. Lipman Gentzbe rger, VINO live in the ex-
treme Western part Of the city, heard noise
in their stable last night, aud upon going there
heard parties running away and found that 40
attempt had been made to set fire to the
nremisns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

THE Coal TRADE.-In consequence of the
large supply of coal on hand, and the falling
off 10 the demand. some of the companies en-
gagged in the coal trade have given orders to
their boatmen to tie up when they have dis
charged their cargoes, and will, it is said, sus-
pend mining operations, near Cumberland, un-
til business increases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

TAXES. Tax payers should remember that
tomorrow is the last day they can save FIVE per
cent upon their tax bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

fyou want to prevent Typoid Fever or if you
feel as if you we're going to have the chills and
fever take DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

G. & o. CANAL.-The receipts of the Canal
Company for the week ending July 10 were
From Cumberland, $22,lll6S; GEORGETOWN,
So. 100; Hancock, $50 81; Williamsport, $244. l6;
total, S24.4l6 As. Accrued revenue for the
week, Sl4,S25S2. Two hundred and fifty
boats, carrying Is 324 tons of coal, left Cum.
berand during the same period.
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AECTION ALES.
u o r S A L E j.,

The THREE-STORY BRICK BUILDING
on the west side of Payne street, between 6ssA
Duke and Prince containing II rooms, in eRfa
| excellent order and condition, and has water
and gas.
til JULY 18th, and if not sold before that time,
will be sold at public auction, in front of the
Market House, on Royal street, at IL o'clock m.
jy is-td F.A. KERRY, Auctr.
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Default having been made for six successive
months in the payment Of the semi-monthly in
| stalments secured to 1.-The Alexandria Go. oper-
alive Building Association of Alexandria, Va"
BY the deed of trust hereinafter mentioned, and
the Board of Directors of the said Association
having requested, in writing sale of the prop
erty thereby conveyed, the undersigned, by
vir ue of the deed of trust from Harriet V.
Ladde to them, dated November 49, 1871, re-
land records of the said Court, will, as the trus-
tees therein nam ed, at II o'clock "a, on SAT-
URDAl, July 18th, 1876, in front of the Mar
ket House, on Royal street, in Alexandria city,
Va, offer for SALE by public auction, the fol-
The Lot OF GROUN with the
three-story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
thereon, located on the west side of Lee st., HS
between Queen and Princess streets, and former
y occupied by the late Mrs Lsdde.
The amount due said Association is $4l5 Is.
For more particular description Of tie above
property and the title which the undersigned
will sell and convey, reference is hereby made
to the said deed
Terms of Sale: Enough of the purchase mon
ey in cash to pay the expense Of executing these
trusts; the residue upon credit of six and
twelve months; the deferred payments to bear
six per cent interest from the day of ssle and TO
be secured by the purchasers bonds, with per-
sonal surety. and deed of trust upon the prop
erty sold. Cost of conveyancing to be borne by
purchaser.
For further information apply to D. L. Smoot,
Attorney tor said Association.
JNO. B. SMOOT
10 2d-dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

No one ever used Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy that was not cured of rheumatism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

/ ASK your Druggist for Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy sure cure for rheumatism.
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PnrSnpln1-
Weather Probabilities.

New YORK July l4.-Cardinal McCloskey,
will sail for Rome, on Aug. 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

THIEF DETECTED. While Mr.. Alexander
McBurney was in the rear of his store on King,
near Washington street, early this morning.
waiting on customer, be heard the click of
the broken spring on the money drawer under
the counter, near the trout window, and hastily
running there saw colored woman turrying
across the street 10 the direction of the NJ. P.
Church, aud upon opening the drawer missed a
fifty cent note the only money that had been
left in it the night before. He instantly pur.
sued the thief and caught her in the yard Of
Mr.. Kemp, whittier she had ruu to conceal
herself and found the stolen money in her
hand. She was scared almost to death and
begged so hard to be allowed to go free that her
urgent appeal was granted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14
MEET I.NGS.

N Office.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders il
the UPPERVILLE anu ANASSAS GAI
PLANK ROAD CO. will be held in the count
vile on MONDAY, August ii, at II o'clock
IN. A full attendance is solicited
j. w. HARPER, Sect'y.
Upperville, jy 5-eo4w
WASHINGTONA AND OHIO RAILROAD
w COMPANY.
A General Meeting of the Stockholders OF
this Company will be held on FRIDAY, the go
day of July, 1876 at II O'clock a. H., at III,
Company's Office, in alexandria,
By order of the Board:
je 22-2aWtd r. JOHNSTON, Clerk,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14
COUNTY TREASURER Mr.. Jefferson lacey,

the newly appointed Treasurer of Alexandria
county, qualified this afternoon before Judge
Sangster iu this city. His official bond was
tor $685. 000 with Messrs Lewis Mckenzie,
Henry Strauss and Lewis Stein as his sureties.
MIR. lacey was appointed 10 place Of John b.
Syphax, colored, who WAS elected, but could
not give the n uuired bond.
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GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

on Streets, who shall hold the same subject to
the order of the City Council.
The Board then adjourned until the I'd Tues
day in October.
Teste: HAROLD SNOWDEN. Cpk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

TREsPAss CASE MIR. Nelson Vorce, of the
county, has had warrant issued for the arrest
of Mr.. john R. johnson, a peighbor, for allow
ing his chickens and turkeys to trespass upon
the complaiuant's oat patch, and the case will
be tried this afternoon. MIR. johnson has lost
many Of his fowls by poisoned corn, said to
have been sprinkled by the prosecutor, and
thinks it right hard that in addition be should
be arrested for trespass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
We have selected from our stock some LA
DIES MISSES and CHILDREN'S BOOTS
ard SHOES which will be sold at q great re-
duction on the cost of manufacture. All in
want will do we'll to call on
jy7 w. B. WADDEY, IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs. The following off.
GERS OF Oriental Lodge, No. 6, Knights of Py-
thias we're installed at their Castle hall, last
evening, by 2. g., VIM. H. May, assisted by
p. g., j. Milton Buchanou and R. G. Lee !;
Chancellor Commander, +. Baker V. g., VIM.
Fl, Smith Prelate, VIM. Fl. May P. G., j.
Nj I'll ton. The G. G.. postponed his appoint
mcnts until the next regular meeting, when the
Master alarms, 0. S. and l. S., will be in
stalled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14
r EW DRY GOODS.

NEW DRY GOODS.
Opening this 10Th day Of June, 1876.
POPULAR PRICES"
A choice line of Fancy Cassimeres and Mar.
settles, Vestings, Linen Drillngs, Victoria
Lawns, Linen Suitings, SC. Also another large
assortment of beautiful Calicoes, and full stock
Of Sheetiugs, Towelings, sc.
Ii. B. HOMES. d. F. BRASHEAR,
je l6 No. 100 King ST., Alexandris, Va
MOUNT VERNON URSERIES
XY4 Established rs years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE.
GION A SPE GALTY.
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Etc, &c.
. Send for Catalogue to
G. GILLINGHAM & CO.,
Accotink Postof1ice,
nov 4-twtf Fairfax CO., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

MONTPELIER HUMANE ASSOCIATION. AS
heretofore stated 10 the Gazette, the drawing
Of the lottery of the Montpelier Humane As.
ISOLATION, to have taken place 10 this city to-
morrow, has been postponed. The 30th Of Sep
TENDER has been fixed upon as the day upon
which the deferred drawing will certainly take
place, or the amount Of their investments be
returned to the ticket holders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14
LOCAL NEWS.

CoLoRED FREE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. "A
meeting of the trustees Of the CoIored Free
School Association was held at the Pitt street
building last Monday, James E Piper, Vice
President, in the chair, and the following mem
hers present: James E. Piper Thos Fl. Davis,
4. S. Perpeuer, George P. Douglass. George
W. Simms, George l. Seaton, j. Nick. Ware,
George w. Bryant, Rev. &. Robinson. The
minutes of the last meeting were read add re
ceved after lengthy discussion over that por-
ton relating 10 letter that had been sent to
the white school board, which il Was said had
not eminated from this board. George w.
Bryant, the secretary, was reprimanded by some
Of the trustees for the contents OF the letter re-
ierred TO, aud which, il was said, were untrue.
l. was moved by Rev q. Robinson and second
ed by George p. Douglass, that committee of
three be appointed to ask the return Of said
letter or copy, and the motion being carried,
the following committee was appointed: Geo.
p Douglass, George w. Simms and Thomas
H. Davis. 1t was moved by George T. Doug
lass and seconded by j. Nick. Ware, that George
W. Bryant, the secretary, shall enter Into bond
of one thousand dollars before collecting any
more money for this association, and the mo-
tiou was carried. 1t Was moved by Rev. e..
Robinson and seconded by George T. Douglass,
that the former president of the association re-
ceive twelve dollars and fifty cents per month
tor extra services rendered on the two school
buildings during the time they were 10 his pos
session, aud the motion was carried. After
discussion on the action Of s,me of the trustees
the meeting adjourned to rcassemble GU the
second Monday 10 August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

LAW SUIT. In the Equity Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, yesterday, Alexandria and
Washington Railroad Company vs. Wiks.
Restraining order discharged; original and
amended bills retraiDed until tie account is
stated; bonds 10 Wilks case declared valid, as
we'll as the trust deed in relation to the same;
account ordered between Thornton and WiIks,
and auditor directed within 10 days to report
account between Thornton and the railroad COM
pauy, and as to the execution and validity Ut
OH article OF the decree of the Virginia Court
of Apneals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since
yesterday afternoon: Two boys, enc white and
the other coIored, for trying to gouge each
Others eyes out and eat up each others faces,
W - taken to the station house, but re-
leased when the excitement of the COL ict wore
off I'D the dismal feelings resulting from soil
AIRY c iuement behind iron bars sickied over
them; George Swansbury, who while under
the Influence of liquor made violent assault
upon all the membess of his family, raising an
alarm thereby aud attracting large crowd,
and afterwards for attacking Constable Bur
nett, was locked ur until he become sober
enough to be tried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

GAME LAWS. An adjourned meeting of gen.
tlcmen of the District of Columbia who are TO-
cIlued 10 the way of field sports will be held to-.
morrow evening for the purpose of considering
the propriety of drafting suitable game laws to
be presented to Congress at its next session.
The Republican of that city says: 1t is a fact
we'll known to every true sportsman that if
something is not speedily done to protect the
game 10 this vicinity it's determination by pot
hunters will 10 few years be accomplished. 1t
is therefore hoped that by unity of action on
the part of those interested such laws may be
drafted and favorable action secured at the next
session of Congress as will afford the necessary
protection
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

met with serious accident, yesterday, by jump
ing from the south bound mail train of the
Virginia Midland Railroad at Ellington Sta
ton, Nelson county. 1t appears MIR. Harris
wook intended to get off this train at Elm
iugton, aud on arriving there noticing that
the train would not stop, he jumped of,
and striking platform, be was knocked
back against the cars, breaking both legs
and receivisg other injuries. The train Was
immediately stopped, and the unfortunate man
t1ken Oh the cars, and on arriving at Amherst
the professional services Of Dr.. Christian were
obtained. DR.. Christian accompanied him to
Lynchburg.an and on arrival there he was taken to
the Piedmont House, where all possible atteu-
ton was given him, and at last accounts he was
doing very we'll, under the circumstance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

CORPORATION COURT Judge E. H. Loaoe
presiding 10 DAY.-Com. vs.. Joseph Pad
gctt; on four indictments for extortng money,
We're continued Oh behalf of the defendant, aud
the witnesses recognized.
Com. vs. James L. Burnett; on an indict-
ment for malicious wouudiog; jury sworn: YER
die. OF not guilty; prisoner discharged and surety
10 recognizancc relieved.
l. Eichberg was exonerated from an errone-
Gus assessment OF taxes
A venire was awarded for sixteen additional
jurors, returnable to- morrow morning.
Fowles heirs vs. Mills; affidavit filed, and
subpoena duces tecum was awarded against the
clerk Of the County Court, returnable to.mor
row morning.
Rule againt George Burnett was discharged.
Douglass & Bro. vs.. Gahan ct ais; iu chan.
Gerry; case in progress.
Court adjourned until 10 o'clock TO- morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-14

DOTTED HAM, Tongue, Beef and Turkey
l. prepared for travellers, excursionists anc
sportsmen, unequaled for sandwiches, lunch
eoHs, &C., for sale by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
je25 l66 and ITO King street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-24
THE MINERS STRIKE.

RIOTERS FROM sCHUYLKIIL COUNTY ATTACK sHAAo-
KIN wORKNiEN But ARE RESISTED AND AR
RESTED AFTER FIGHT
PoTTsvILLE, May GA special dispatch to
The Ereniag Chronicle from sunbury states that Friday
night some rioters from schuylku County made an
attempt interfere with the worknen employed at the
Burnside Colliery, near shamokin. The men were
attacked while their way home frorswork. The con-
stables ntertered and tried to the schuyl party
when one u them drew revolver and made desperate
resistance the borough authorities put in appear
ance and the men arrested.
FATAL ACCIDENTs-THREE MEN PREcIPITATED 100
FEET AND INSTANTLY KILLED-Two MEN KILLED
IN ANOTHER NINA DRIVER GETS HIS HEAD
CRUSHED BETWEEN COAL CARS.
WLKEsBARRE, Penn, May 23.-While some
earpenters who had been at work in Stanton Shaft No.
Of the Lehgh and Wkesbarre Coal COMPANY were about
be hosted up the carriage escaped from the brakes
and plunged downward. The engine failed check the
descent and the hurled down into the
darkness. The shaft Is go feet deep. A descent
made at % afford relief Rche I'd Greenough was
dead and his BODY horribly mangled- Benjamin Corp
had the top OF Lis head cut off, and stephen Matthews
had his back broken.
In the Boston mine at Plymouth, Robert Terrell vas
Killed by iat u c,a yesterday, and IN the sane mine
to-day lnsther miner s death by premature ex-
poslbn.
James Ryan. \ drive. hoy hal liz bead crushed be-
tween tlc bu>rs OF h.s coal At Pine Ridge SHAFT yes
terday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-24
TIE BORDER VAR.

ANNOYANCE FROM MEXICAN RAIDERS PRETENDING
TO BE AMERICAN CITIZENS.
WASHINGTON, MAY 23.-Recent reports re-
ceived at the War Department show that the United
states aoOps stationed along the Rio Grnde in Texas
are annoyed by persons living in that vicinity who were
formerly residents OF Mexico but have come into this
country and while processing TO be American citizens
are in couson with the Mexican raiders and aid them
in their frequent acts Of violence. The following tee
gram has received at the Department from Lieut.
Cen sheridan who received 1t from Gen Ord command
ing the Department OF Texas:
sAy ANTONIO Texas, May H. 1875
Asssl1nf A9i,ttant General Military DrisiOn Of the
u;eso,,rj ChieGgo H. Col. Hatch here. reports
that patrol Of four priyaes under sergeant Sent ou
the privaes killed and robbed The sergeant was ciseu
within and half miles OF kinsgod barraczs zee
report forwarded March 22J During the melee Mc1l
can was killed by his people. A. proven at the C0ro-
ners inquest by the character Of the spherical bail taken
During the recent trial Of Mexican indicted by the
Grand Jury for the murder OF the two soldiers the ser
geant and the two prvates who escaped We're while az
tending the trial the only witnesses 10 the murder ar
rested and are now prison for the murder Of the Mex
can killed by his own people. Col Hatch asks that Tie
bail OF $500 each and expenses OF TRIAL OF the soldiers De
furnished by the ana ucn otIers gye NJ
lean juries coleagued with me raiders Sl sohls anu
Officers or 0peS Bio GraSe below Rinsrod is now viz
tuay In hands Of the invaders from Mexico iided "
fine Me population this SIDE and that the AeTi-
cans are being driven the towns, confirmed by
Col Davis, Inspector-General
THIS telegram forwarded to the Governor Of Texas
by the Secretary of War with the following eommuniea
ton: $500. NJ. ,,,o
Ia Ns GorerJor of me State Of Terns-sR: have the
honor 10 invite your attention Ia the enclosed copy OF
Telegram. from Gen Sheridan dated the 18th inst.
rafive 10 Affairs in Texas in the country bordering ON
he Rio Crande reporting the arrest OF United states
The President desires me TO eau your attenoa
10 flis sutherland say that IL soldiers OF the United
states forces placed that State for the projection OF
the citizens he treated in the manner Indicated IN
mi, despatch when they have simply done their dty II
1nav 10 rne necessary for him 10 withdraw the United
ST. "a troops from that locality. Very respectfully
''' Wa. ". BELKSAP,
secretary Of War
The Attorney General has elegraphcd TO the District
Attorney the Western District OF Texas 10 DEFEND ne
men who wcpe arrested as above mentioned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-24
THE LIGHT-KEEPER's STORY.

The following is taken from letter, written
the 10th of May by Mr. Dane keeper in charge Of The
Bishop Rock Lighthouse, TO his wife
With heartscx grief write this 70 inform you OF the
dreadful wreck that has happened here ess than half
mile inside of US. on Friday night, the I'm INST, bad
the watch up 10 5 D. IN, when the man who Is doing
duty here during the of the principal keeper took
on but seeing thick fog ceming on still kept the
lantern and ordered the bell 70 be set going AT $40
D. M fog very thick, timed the bell properly at six
strokes per minute and saw all was right nd lef the
sleep. At 1916 p. m. William Mortimer came running
down and called TO me. and said he could zee
the parapet without stopping dress and saw the
masthead aud starboard light Of large vessel BY
Telescope. l should take her for large steamer She
burning blue lights and hring OF guns and rockets
she seemed be sinking The Last gun fred at 100
a. m sth inst-I relieved G. Gould at Fog again
raised at a. could Just topmast OF weasel Of
water We could count about 10 people in the rigging
could one lady in the isesde rggtng, two mcn BY
her She In sitting posture-I should think Ashed
IL dreadful sight. At sbouk the mast fell,
and suppose every one perished but still hope few
might have been saved. sunday.-rhree bodies
noatea past us this afternoon, close No knows whas
elt IN this house by all hands 10 many OF our
dear feowcTeatures suffering and dying ~ near 70 ~