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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14
Letter from Baltimore.

Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazette.
BALTIMORE, April Is, lS75.-The ott-re'
peated quotation, Winter lingering 10 the LAP
of Spring" can very APPLY be applied to this
day, for even as | jot down these Ioes, a cold,
disagreeabe shower is falling, and snow faxes
are keeping he rain drops company. So much
for the meteorological aspect. Now for some
thing regarding business and social affairs 10
the Liverpool Of Amcrca-a title which Ed
ward King in the April lumber of Scribners E,
has seen proper to bestow upon this city Of
monuments aud falls.
Really the title is deserved and we'll merited
for, as Liverpool, upon The Mersey, is a
commercial mart Of vast importance to Fog.
laud, SO Baltimore, upon the Patspsco, occu
pies the same relation to our country. The
birds Of commerce, dottiug the harbor With
their snowy pluioos, give stupeudous emphasis
to the statement, and tie putting steamers 60
ing to or returning FROM distant cimes help to
demonstrate what great commercial centre
Baltimore has become; and the rapldlty with
which the railways are tapping the richest
fountains of wealth, and turning the streams Of
trade from other depots into ours, makes 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The coal trade is DOW dull at all points
Uoder the extended strikes in Pennsylvania the
total tonnage Of both hard and soft Goals re-
ported for last week amounted to 357, 5S3 tons
sod for the year to 4,32s,322 tons, against
5,518,5l6 tons to corresponding time last year,
decrease 10 both kinds of l, 100, 1874 tons. A,
Port Richmond, the great mart near Phiadel'
phia, for the week ending the 10th inst. there
we're no receipts OF coal. the shipments $4,000
tons, leaving but 1000 tons on hand. % the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad the coal trade is
understood to be pretty fair Tor the season, and
it is believed that the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal will have its full share of the business for
the year, though not yet fairly started. Mat
tiers there, it is claimed, are adjusting to the
necessities of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

absurd 10 calculate the prodlgious strides which
will be made 10 the uvxt d,caie.
Trade has been up to the expectation of
most J 'bbers thus lar iu the .easun. True
some have not tguaied last years w.rL
though this may be accounted for by our e,,,.
tlnuOus cold weather, which hat relard
ed 40 early spring trade. Others have gone
somewhat 10 excess Of their 1914 $ sales None
are disappointed. Prospects, as general
thing, are hue and bright. The weather has
been favorable to crops. and the agricullurist
looks for large bounty from the coruucopia Of
Ceres, ADD Pomona promises, also, to be lavish
III the bestowal of her CUTS.
The foe weather We We been for SOME weeks
enjoying has been Instrumental 10 euticipg
crowds Of people TO the various public squares
aui parks, which serve so greatly to beau,ify
aud make pleasant this city. Druid Hill Park,
with Its delightful drives frlnged on either
Side tor some distance from The main entrance
with massive vases from which flowers and
rare plants will soon be creeping, has present
ed gala appearance for $ me days, owiuy 10
the large lumber Of bright cqnpagcs the
| pleasant sunshine has brought out. A drive
| through th, park, with lis beautiful lake, huge
oaks pleasant retreats, shady gens, herd of
| autelopeS, and fue club house, is something
calculated to be e. joyed and remembered
| The spelling bee mauia has had several
chances of exhibiting itself during the past few
days lis peculiar flence pervades every
braoch, every circle, aud every state OF bust
ness, Go toto gentlrmau's store and ask for
suspenders. he crmmc nee to thiuk, then start
to spell the word for you. Ask a bank. teller
then coumeuce an orthogrlphic battle BY eau.
tihu>y saying, &C : s-h cash he GER cash
Ter, " and then smile triuuphauly At his sue
cess.
I've already written too much 81 Ill clos.
by telling Of an amusing lucidcDt that occurred
at the Baltimore aud Ohio depot last Saturday.
1t only serves to demonstrate how completely
all classes Of people are moved j.; ile mania
An old gentleman from 'ye anceut cityc' of
Annapolis, whilst waiting for tn" train, hailed
a newspaper boy ADD asked for "BaIlimoreau
" Bal. bal / ii u. u mo r-c-re u n an. Balimo
rean," yelled the by. Right. my lad, said
the old mau, same time handing the boy a
twenty hve cent note. Now change.
~ h-a n-g-e.change, replied the boy, reach
ing forth and graspiug the money. mo. sir,
calculated the excited old speller from tie city
of oyster shells. mo, sir, there's a i ir
it," 'Nn there ain'r, guv nor, and II prove
it Charlie S kes has dc,nnary around the
corner, aud I'll get it. IAN tight, hurry up, ~
cried the old geu'cman. The old mau waited
for some,m', but the boy ne er returned. The
air soon becam" blue with the old man ) oath<,
for the Word change had lost him his change,
and his long spell Of waiting had nor improved
his lie mper. NIDGET.
If order is the first law of Heaven there are
but few people who will get there from here
| abouts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14
A Strange Tragedy.

WASHINGTON, April l3 Ooe Of the mos
mysterious attempts at murder which has ever
come to light iu this city took place between
three and i've o'clock this afternoon, aud has
created great stir 10 police and other circles.
Two men, both ex-generals of tue uuited State,
army, and who served rogc her 10 the Mexican
war aud other wars, Anthony A. Sutton aud
Samuel Ross, entered into partnership some
time since for the purpose of carrying 90 bill
lizard rooms 10 the west wing ofthe Metropoli.
tan Hotel. For several weeks they have had
carpenters and plas,erers at work, aud the
roums have been almost completed for occupa-
ton.
About 5 o'clock this afternoon Gen. Sutton
was Noticed by the workmen crawling dowo the
stairs into the rooms being fixed up, literally
covered with blood He asked for water, which
wus g,veo him. In little while he partly re-
vived aud 10 the presence OF the District attor-
ney and several police officers, who 10 the mean
time had been called 10, made a statement i'm
picatDg Gen. Ross as the one who had attempt
ed to take his life. He said that he (Sut,un)
had put 81 900 toto the partnership, and had
general charge of the improvements; that about
8 clock this afternoon Gen. Ross asked him TO
60 toto: one Of the upper rooms ofthe hotel to
examine il, that he went up there and while
DdklUR sOuc pdpCi, ASooo ohi oSA
hun 90 the back of his head with large hau-
mer, which, until then, he had concealed about
his clio, hing; that be remembers being struck
one other blow, and that all after that is blank
until he was handed glass Of water at 5 o clock.
Acting upon this information Detective Nc
Dewitt arrested General Ross, when he fund
10 another part of the hotel, changing his cloth
log. A handkerchief discovered on Ross and
also some papers were blood stained. deep
cut was also found on the right hand of Ross.
He was taken to police headquarters, where
Sutton, 10 the presence of several persons,
identified him Sutton was then taken to Prov-
idence Hospital, 10 dying condition. The ply
scian found uine separate wounds Oh his head,
either of which, it is thought, is enough to pro-
duce death.
On the other hand, General Ross denies
everything said by Sutton, and says that be
had not seen him during the entire day ADD that
the whole thing is mistake that Sutton was a
friend oftbirty years standing. Itis stated,
however, that they were seen to 90 up stairs
together. There are many theories given in
regard to the affair, but the police say that they
nave not reached any satisfactory conclusion yet
but have every hope of doing SO in the moruiug.
Wash cor. of the Baltimore San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14
Falls Church. Va.
REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GA:

= REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
FALLS CHURCH, April IA meeting O
the Couucilmen of Falls Church was held Al
the Jefferson Institute last night, and organic
ed by choosing Dr., J. j. Moran as Mayor; b
j. England, Clerk; and E. F. Cock Sargeaot.
Counoilmeo Joseph K Birch, Isaac Cross
man, George B Ives, L. L. Fowler, Dr.. l.. E
Gott, and j. j. Confer.
Notbiog ofimportapce was before the body
except to organize, this being the purpose o.
the meeting,
Dr. Moran on taking the chair made some
very appropriate remarks, touching the adsau.
tages and duties of Incorporation, &c.
DR.. Morau is gentleman of sound intelli.
gence, and We feel confident that the righ,
man has been placed in the right position.
AMITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14
giuia party.

The Richmond Wing is decidedly of the
opinion that Grant will be the Radical candi-
date tor the next President, if be desires It,
of which there seems to be 20 doubt and it
ays:-'He may be opposed at FIRST for the
nomination by some Of the most powerful OF
the party chiefs, but they will ultimately yield
to him, and atone for their opposition by the
ferceoess of their fighting from the beginning
to the end aftes the campaign shall have open
ed. Such men as Blaine, add Wilson, aud
Hswey, and numerous others would doubtless
be delighted to have it in their power to re-
lieve their party from the incubus of General
Gran. aud bis indeiensible follies and usurpa-
tious, but their party is too weak tor them TO
afford to attemptit As long as Grant chooses
to bold the helm they may demonstrate against
the course he is steering, but they mnst 60
where be goes, his fate must be their fate, they
mus. sink or swim together" =. :.
He is certainly the ''old man OF the sea- to
the Radical party. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

Yesterday committee of the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal bostmen waited on the Canal
Board ct Annapolis, and proposed to reduce
their rate 90 coal ten cents per ION, provided
the boat owners would reduce their 'trppage"
ten dollars. The latter have proposed a reduc.
ton Of but FIVE dollars. A committee Of the
Board was appointed to take the matter in
charge, with the view of amicably adjusting
the whole difficulty. ,.. ...... .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

ARLIStL
Steamer Jane Moseey, Norfolk, to A Reed
She reports three master, SUPPRESSED to be inc
Fri 2 Masou OFF Pirey Point, bound up light.
Tug Mary Lewis, Curriuln N 10 + i Reed.
Sthr T & Taylor, Salisbury, to Smool y
Perry.
PASSED UP.
Brig Mary c Haskell, from Boston, to George
town.
Schr Rock, Salisbury, by w A Smoot
PASSED DOWN.
Schr J C THOMPSON, from Georgetown.
MEMoRASDA.
Scbr w D Mc5hnin hence for Petersburg
with cargo of ensl got aground in ApponattJI
river 9th got of at high tide on the 10th and
has arrived at her de:tn. tlon unhurt
Schrs Jessie w Night and Mar. Ward from
Proy,' ence for this port a. New York 18th.
Schr w l. oiaiYht from Edgsrtown for
Georgetown, ut Vineyard Haven 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The case of Messrs. Bossieux and ARMS
,ead, President and Cashier Of the Dollar Saw
iugs Bank of Richmond, charged with appro-
pria,ipg the funds of the bank, was tried 10 the
Police Court, of Richmond, on Monday, when
Mr.. Armisead was discharged. and Mr.. Bos-
sieux sent on to the grand jury to answer the
charge against him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

Mr. Jeuney, government geologst, will leave
Fort Laramie for the Black Hills, accompanied
by military escort, 90 the 18th Instant. The
Indians are fully aware Of all that is going on,
and are williug to dispose of the coveted part
| of their domain for good Re und sum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The President will leave Washington for
New York Thursday morning, where be will
remain until Friday, and there be joined by all
the members OF his cabinet except Attorney
General Williams. They will then proceed to
Boston and their tip will wind up with the
centennial celebration at Concord aud Lexing.
ton on Tuesday. What good time these
Officials" have.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

Captain John'B. Purcell has been appointed
by Governor Kemper military examiner tor the
city of Richmond and the counties OF Hcnrlco
and Chesterfield, vics General John d. lnbo-
den, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

A motion was made 10 the House Of Com
nous yesterday to the effect that Great Britain
should take advantage OF the International Code
Congress at St. Petersburg to withdraw from her
agreement to the Paris Declaration III 1856.
The motion was defeated by vote OF sc yeas
10 POI Days,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The Third Georgia regiment OF Confederate
soldiers have agreed to hold their next reunion
at Portsmouth, Va, where they were first
encamped when they came to Virginia. The
4th of August has been fixed upon as the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

A London telegram says that the report IN
the Paris newspaper l. Union Monday that the
Pope had made to the Emperor Francis oseph,
through the Patriarch of Venice, strong re-
monstrance against the oppression ofthe Church
in Germany, and that the Emperor had re-
spouded, deplorng the struggle and couoselns
prudence is pronounced wholly without foun-
darion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The direct examination of MIR. Beecher IN
the ritou suit was concluded yesterday. he
reiterated most positively his entire Innocence
Of any criminality in the matter of Mrs. 1i'on'
ADD gave entire denial to all the implications
made agaiost him by Tilton and his Witnesses.
The cross-examination was commenced, and
will doubtless be long and tedious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The Duke Decaz,s IS, French Minister of For,
eigu Affairs, has appointed commission oil
diplomatic aud consular agents 10 connection
with the Uuited States Centennial Exhibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

+ Messrs. G. l.. Peyton & Co. have rented the
White Sulphur Springs for the season termi
mating November lst Of the present year, forthe
sum of Sl2,S0O. A large amount will at once
be expended in the necessary repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

We are pleased 10 hear from the Eaquirer
that the spring trade has opened quite lively
10 Richmond, and that a great many of it's
old customers, who have been 10 the habit of
trading with Baltimore for some years have re-
turned to it, while many new ones are reported.
IF We can only make the city attractive" says
the Enquirer, I'VE shall rapidly improve our
business" ........s
And that is what Alexandria wapts-make
the city attractive 10 every way possible and
speedily too.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The Culpe per Tunes has entered upon it
second volume with prospects bright aud light
enipe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

COL Carter NJ. Braxton has resigned the
treasurership of the ladies Memorial Association
of Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14
.LExANDRIA,- VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL IA.


The Conservative Superintendent OF fsu-
quier county, has. as has been stated 10 The
Gazette, recommended primary election for
the officers TO be voted for there at the ap-
preaching May. election. This course was
deemed advisable, on account of'the somewhat
distracted condition Of the party 10 that couo-
", and, if possible, to restore unity aud har-
mouy among the Conservative voters--ln which
endesvor he should have the hearty 60 opera
ton Of every man who desires the success and
perpetuity of Conservative principles audrpoIi.
oy. By primary election, the cry frequently
raised against the convention system, OF
"trickery'' and fraud will DO obVlated,
aud the voters have 40 opportunity of expressing
their individual preference for the men OF their
choice, which being done, and fair election
held, the will Of the majority should be binding
and doubtless will be with all true Conseiva-
tives Fauquier should not be behiod In her
loyalty TO Conservatism, and while many
of her citizens may have felt aggrieyed at some
past action, all such feeling should be buried
aud the good old county should resume her
place 10 the foremost ranks of the great Vlr,
giuia party. ):
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

A dispatch from NV O.leaos states that tht
indications are that the Wheeler compromise
will be adopted to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

the question was asked if the law in regard 10
bearing arms would interfere with the riaeuen
who are expected from the United States in
Ireland to take part in the international shoot
ing match this summer. 10 answer to which
tho Chief Secretary said that there would be
no interference with the visitors, but that, if
necessary special arrangements would be made
TO secure their entire freedom of movement
and exemption from the operation Of the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

Mr. Marcellus T Stsrke, for many years
clerk of the Court Of Appeals of Virginia, died
10 Hanover county on Sunday last in the
6itieth year of his age. The deceased began
his public life as deputy cerk'iu the Chaucery
Court Of Richmond. He was afterwards de
putty collector OF customs. From the custom.
house he went to the Supreme Court ofAppeas
rs assistant, and upon the death of MIR. Allen
succeeded him as clerk, which Office be filed
until = few years ago 49, - -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

10 Philadelphia to-day will be celebrated the
centennial anniversary Of the anti-savery
movement -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

The democrats carried the election 10 Albany
N. Y, yesterday, by 400 majority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

REMARKS Wheat is active and unchangcd
offerings of 10 bushels, with snles of a good
white lot III 1870. and red at 1885, l37 and l3o for
prime to choice. Corn active and firm, and
prices are unchanged since yesterdays report
offerings Of 64O bushels, with sales of mixed and
yelow at 81. Oats are in light receipt with
sa,es ut - Nothing doing in Rye.
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, April H. 1875.
The receipts since yesterday have been 400
Snad which sold at from IA 81 To $40 IS per hun
dred 36 OO) Herring, who sold vt from Il 50
Sl4 per thousand and 800 punches Of other sorts
of Fish, the Perch and Rock selling ut from ~
to 90: bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-14

If order is the first law of Heaven there are
but few people who will get there from here
abouts
Arizona citizen., 1875-08-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Special Dispatches to TIE CITIZEN. PACIFIC COAST MATTERS.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 11.-This morning the graders at the corner of Mission and Sixteenth streets found a keg buried which contained gold iD scales and nuggets, estimated worth from $3O,OOO to $8O,OOO.
 Los ANGELES, August 12.-Senatof Jones positively denies that there is any ruth in the rumor that he intends to sell the Los Angeles and Indepen- dence railroad to the Southern Pacific.
 CARSON, NEVADA, August I3.-In supreme court, writ is issued staying all proceedings with regard to execu- ton of Rover sentenced to be hung for the murder of Sharp in Humboldt county.
 HELENA, MONTANA, August 13.- Wright ". Wheatley, one of the murd- erers of Frank Wave, was hanged to- day. He died neither confessing nor innocent
 PORTLAND, OREGON, August H. The Holladay and Gaston boards of directors of the West side railroad have settled their differences-Holla- day retaining control by paying ali eastern claims and establishing stations at Hillsboro and Forest Grove.
Arizona citizen., 1875-08-21
LiQ uOr and Snake Bites.

Ill this connection we give this dis patch speclal prominence:
 MARICOPA WELLS, August 15.-J Hovey, wagon master for 1. Gold berg was bitten by rattIesnake at Gila Bend on the night of the 18th. He immediately drank four bottles o1 brandy, and by morning was able tc direct his train.
 This ought to be pretty conclusive as to the efficacy of brandy in eases of snake bite; but a question of some importance still remains, viz Whether if a man should first drink four bottles of brandy, the bite of a rattlesnake would cure him or neu- tralize the effect? And even if this should be afirmatively demonstrated, the question might arise whether the rattlesnakes could be induced to do their part in such cases?
Arizona citizen., 1875-08-21
Another spear TOm's'' Remarks.

Hon. Tom Jul1en Is editor of The Humboldt Register published at Win nemucca, Nevada. He intimately knows Chief Justice Dunne and has been observing his course in Arizona. Tom Julien was an ardent admirer ot Judge Dunne in Nevada, and evil dently ought to be regarded as an other Dear Tom;" yet under the caption of served him right" The Register of August 6 has this:
 THE ARIZONA CITIZEN never lets an opportunity pass to rake Judge Dunne over the coals for his recent m warranted a,Ga3l aLon tE5 flee schools of that Territory. The last issue of THE CITIZEN contains well written article upon this subject, in which .Dunne Is reminded of his posi- tion upon the free school system while citizen of Nevada, and the special interest he took in free schools when he was 8 member of the Nevada Con- stitutional Convention. Dunne Is the author of that clause in our State Constitution relative to free schools, and which left it optional though the Judge favored the clause without legislative discretion.-ED. CITIZEN l, with the legislature to make education compulsory. The Judges arguments made in favor of the measure and of free schools, generally, are quoted yer batin by TIE CITIZEN, and are in striking contrast with his recent denunciation of the free school system in Arizona We have read the ia nous lecture, and although 1t carries with 1t an air of sincerity, we believe it to be studied effort to misrepresent the true sentiments of the man. Dunne is ambitious for political pre- ferment, and his lecture, to our mind, Is but the trick of a toady to catch the Catholic vote at some future time, and from beginning to end bears mn mistakable evidence of demagogism.
Arizona citizen., 1875-08-21
FOREIGN.

PARIS, August 14-The number ot persons intending to send goods to the Centennial Exhibition in 1876, is in creasing here and at Lyons. To-day MT. Apperton addressed a meeting of silk manufacturers on the subject. Be side making many practical sugges- tions, he made eloquent expressions of sympathetic sentiments of Americans.
 LONDON, August 13-A damaging hurricane and hail-storm has just oc- cured twenty miles northwest of Paris. Many houses were Unroofed and chim- neys demolished for several miles o-ol.nu; cattle were Killed; fruit trees destroyed; many people badly injured by the hail-stoneS which were enorm- ous, and it is feared some will die in
Arizona citizen., 1875-08-21

FOR the benefit of the readers oi THE CITIZEN who do not attend church. we copy this from The Denver Mirror. The report of a sermon by a Fremont county preacher is worth repeating here: "Boys you'll find this life just like game of seven-up. You want to save your tens and look out for game, an never beg when you hold a good hand. Also, recOllect, in the long run, low counts as much as high, if it is only a trump. The devil has stocked the cards, but just play lem honest, and when it comes your deal yer boun' to get a winnin' hand every time, and old split-hoof will just have to jump the game and look for a softer snap. Also, if you happen to turn Jack, call it lucky; but don't forget to remember that turning Jack is uncertain busi- ness, and II never do to bet On"