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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA.
Il TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5.
j. d. Davidson, esq.,, of Lexington, in Il

j. D. Davidson, esq.,, of Lexington, in Il re-
cent address to the graDgers Of Rock bridge
county gave some practical advice which larn-
ers might do we'll to consider. He said that it
was shameful fact that there ''are but five
thousand sheep in Rockbridge, two thousand
less than Job fed in the land of w. He
quoted the Culpeper Times, which said that 10
that county one hundred thousand sheep might
be raised, which, at the lowest estimate, would
yield $500, 900; more than all the other crops in
the county would yield 10 two years, and at
greatly less cost. The Observer added There
are three obstacles 10 the way however, of the
people entering 90 this branch of husbandry
to-wt: The Legislature, the rogues ADD the
dogs" Mr.. Davidson referred 10 tabular
statement Of the taxable property in ckbridgc
county in 1874, from which it appears that that
county invests In music, silverwarc and jcwclry
$50, 800; in sheep, $l0,S00; 10 hogs, $50, 500
$3l, 800; showing an excess in music and silver
ware over sheep and hogs of IS 800. This
shows good taste ; in the fine arts, but Mr.
Davidson seems to prefer the substantial to
the poetical He also complained that Vir-
ginians too often bought their bacon, corn and
lard from the West Instead Of raising thcra at
home. The absence OF old Virginia hams from
the market has been lately commented On at
home and abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The Constitutional Convention of Alabama
adjourned on Saturday. The new constitution
goes to the people for ratification. The main
changes are: First, That the State cannot be
made party to any suit; second, DO debt
against the State can be created by authority
Of the General Assembly, other than for ueces.
sary expenses; third, holding OF State and gen.
eral elections to be upon different days; fourth,
taxation limited to tbree-fourths of one per CT.
fifth, biennial sessions of the General Assembly
are not to last over fifty days; sixth, reduction
in the number of circuit judges and cbauccllors;
seventh, cutting down of school fund; eighth,
reducing salaries of State officers twenty-fv
per cent, and economy in every branch of the
government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The past week or 80 has witnessed curiou.
phenomenon in the business of Boston. The
extensive sale Of damaged dry goods by grea
retail establishment in that city has had the
effect Of almost depicting the custom of al
other stores for the time being. The Bulletin
of that city thinks this is only suddea deve
opment of the capitalization Of business, auo
the absorption of minor concerns by the 'heac
centres This tendency is not cor6ucd to an,
one branch, but it extends, more or less
through all, and many changes may be lookec
for in small business houses, and readnst
ment Of every department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The dry weather during the last three weeks
has been very beneficial to the tobacco 10 this
State. Much of it was beginning to ripen be-
tore the rains ceased, and when saturated with
water was scriousI y damaged by blight and had
to be cut green. That which was still growing
when the rain ceased, and has since matured,
makes very fair article. The Richmond Wing
says the crop, We suppose, will be full aver.
age in quantity and of mixed quality. As to
CORP, that is everywhere stated to be the largest
yield known in the State for many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

Archduke Maxiuiliao, of Bavaria, went re.
Gently to Vienna to visit his daughter, the
Empress OF Austria. He always travels quiet.
y, and was mistaken for business man bv q
talkatiye Austrian tradesman who occupied the
same compartment 10 the train, and who, after
telling all about his own affairs, asked the
Ai1rchduke where he was going. Going to
Vienna zoo business? ?" No; to visit nv
daughter who married an Austrian" Is yonr
ss0o-lu- aw in good busiuess?" ''Well, tolera-
oily good, but Troublesome at times" "What
Is hcT The Emperor" The tradesman
was covered with confusion, and, notwitbstapd-
ing the laughing, protestatops of the Arch
duke he darted from the carriage at the yery
first stopping place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
A Fact That We Are willing to
Prnvn

That we can show larger and better assorted
stock of Boots and Shoes, suited to the wants
of the people, ard that our prices are lower, con-
sdering the quality of the goods and workman
ship, than any other house. in our limo of goods,
in this section OF the country.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct ID King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
CH.N.4L Ct,.n.nERCE.

Arrived Boats NJ Fannon and Morning Sun.
via Ro2k creek, to Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal CO.. W 7 Woolls, Alex Adams and Park
Agnew, to Hampshire and Baltmo Coal Co !;
Lewis, j Bradburn, L Long and P &
Uhler to American Coal Co; NJ + Waters, to
W Smoot; Dixon E J Neal and Ohio to
Georges Creek Coal and Iron Co.
Departed-Bosts h NJ Bowers, 6 l. Boo:he,
Little Mamie w Walsh Mollie G Waters, II
G Flagg and w Wools
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
For THE ALEX GAZETTE
MpfeOroiOricai.

September, 1875, has been a cold dry mouth
following one of the wettesr III his tAu,m,T
for many years III" Mean ,..up "a. Or. for
the month WAS s. $50, which was colder than
any September since 1871 Which WIS little
more thau one d"gree cider, i, being e. l3O
ln 1872 it was 6s SO; 1873, 68 670; 1874 10 34o
1875 65.520 FIhe coolest day was the is h.
81 So. The warmest day was the 81 1926.
The amluut of rain fall Ito Inches. The
amount of rain last mouth ~ 20 inches; the
amount 10 September. 1874, 5 80 inches; the
amount IN September, 1873, / 60.
~ GITrJNcu.,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
The Markets.

New YORK, Oct 5.-Stocks sct;vo "a .
tied Money 2 Gold ia Fluur O s sbsdo
hrmor Wheat la2c better Corn shade A r rnaue
- BALTIMORE Al Oct 5.-Virgnis sizes nae ,n,,
AZ; vlrglIas consolidated, 63i; Wes, p Vos
GGtton shsde 5rmer and fairly active 1 mid l.
WE WIFE, w. Flour finn and unchanged.
oust but stFons amber Ronna other grades
sylvania red l35al4O; Marvsnd eq IA r1o eRn
40 20 am Der lo5al6O; do. white l2sl45 Cornon,
S W estern strong and higher; Southern quiet =.
3WUus t white 7Oa80; Southern yellow 72s1S
st estsrn n, pxed e7a spot; IS bid last half Get
White 5ia5 oo' qWv,et; Southern 46a55 Western
At T5se9 'of a !: W estern mixed 47a5O. Rye dull
tim thy 23sS24 PROVISIONS str ana
o.. anu sn.gner, with tendency still upward Rntes
o e1r urn ana unchanged Coffee strong and mn
shsIss . Sugar firm at l0salOs. MhiskeV a
snaue nrmer; l74a$l 10. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

A dispatch to the London Times says that
the Turks have been reinforced at Trcbispc
and Kick, and that the insurgents are retiring.
The Servian Ministry have resigned in couse.
quence of declaration of Prince Milan at a
secret sitting of the Council, aud conserva-
tive Ministry is being formed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The annual meeting of the Association for
Improving the Condition of the Poor of ,Balti-
more was held last night. The total receipts
for the year we're s3s, O36 %, all of which suu,
except S27l So, Was discussed or invested by
the Society for charitable purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The Mark Lane Express says that the oppor
tunity afforded by the late fine weather for
blowing is being availed of in EogIaud, France
and Belgium. The downward tendency in the
corn market has stopped. Wheat is reported
higher at Dantzig, and there is more 6rmness
10 the German and Hungarian markets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The total coinage for the month Of Septem-
Der was 1892, III pieces valued at 81 9S7. 1876.
During the same period the refueries at Phila-
dephia, New York, Carson City and San Fran
CISCO refined and parted 1872, $50 ounces of fine
gold, amounting to s3,773 SIS, and l 1882. 32l
ounces of silver, valued at 81 ,727, 90l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ITO shoao the vsry age and body Of the III

To shoao the very age and body Of the Times"
President Grant and party left Salt Lake for
Denver at four o'clock yesterday afternoon
The reported death of ex Governor Oldeu,
Of New Jersey, is coutradicted.
The steamer l.. }. Badger has been burned
in the Baltic Sea. Twenty four passengers and
eleven Of the crew perished !
Eight thousand Catholics paraded in Mon
trea on Sunday, and perfect order was OBJ
served.
Chester driving park at Cincinnati will be
opened this week with racing programme
embracing $50, 600 10 premiums.
The Delaware aud Hudson Caual Compapy
has nearly completed nrw building for Offices
IN New York which has cost 81 $50 900
10 New York, Sunday night, Michael Multi
gan, while Intoxicated. beat his wife severity
and threw her out OF window thirty feet from
the ground. Her recovery is doubtful
The St. Louis agricultural and industrial fair
opened yesterday with fine weather and large
attendance, including % 900 public school
children, who were admitted free.
The Nevada Bapk at San Francisco opened
yesterday There vas large crowd 10 attend.
ance but no demonstration. The Bank OF
California Is doing business as usual, with 10
extraordinary call on its resources.
Iu jersey City, N. j., Tuesday night, Thos.
aud James Goodwin, while Intoxicated, beat
their father, an old man of seventy years, in
such manner that be died Of his injuries on
Saturday. They were arrested.
The Philadelphia police raded the gambling
houses Of VIM. Anderson and Daniel Henry
aud Albert Cook, in that city, last night, cap.
turing fifteen persons, including hackers and
players.
TeuDyson's Queen Mary" adapted by
Stephen Flske, Was performed at the Arch
Street Theatre, PHILADELPHIA, last night, being
| the first representation of the poem on any
stage
A clerk from the 1udiau Office and one from
| the Pension Office have been sent to the In.
dian Territory to examine the pension claims
OF the Cherokee Indians who served as soldiers
during the late war.
The third annual Convention of Engineers
of the Fire Departments of the United States
| assembled 10 New York yesterday. Amoug the
nominations for Vice President Tor the ensuing
year is Chief Engineer Spiliman, of the Bali.
| more Department.
A verdict for So. 500 damages was yesterday
awarded against the Boston Gas Light Com.
pany 10 suit growing cut of personal injuries
| received by Martha Hutchinson BY an explo-
sion OF gas at the time of the great fire 10 No.
vember, 1872
From information received at the Navy De-
partment 1t is ascertaiued that the certificates
OF Indebtedness issued by G.. NJ. Pinney, clerk
to Pay Inspector Spaulding, will amount to
about $3.50 900; The loss, however, will fall
upon individuals aud not upon the Govern
ment.
Stirling, Ahreus & Co. have instituted suit
IN the Superior Court, in Baltimore, against
the Maryland Sugar Refining Company, OF
which they we're agents, to recover S407, PAS OF.
They claim this amount is owing them for Dur.
chases of sugar, &c, they bavirg advanced
capital to carry on the bushes of that refinery,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
COM vi EIS('IAL.

ALExASD IA MARKET, Oct'r. Wheat is
unchanged since yesterdays report; offerings
OF 2076 bushels with sales of choice white lot
at l35, snd red at los, lls and 25 for ordinary
to good and 1870 1872 and l54 Tor prime to choice.
! her: were no offerings of Corn on Change to-
day, and we hear of no transactions on the
street, good lots are nomin ally 81. Oats are
fl III and prices are better; offerings of 352 bush
els and sales 1t 50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
a =7a-- HaHl=
MARRIED.

In the M. 4. CHURCH South, at o'clock this
a. M, by Rev Mr.. Waugh, Mr.. NJ. +. SAN.
FORD, Of Westmoreland and Miss ELLA r.
HEWITT, of Washington. d. G.. They receive
the wsrmest ngratalatious and best wishes of
their numerous friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The vanderbilt University, at Nashville,
Tenn.' was inaugurated yesterday. On Sun
day sermons we're preached by Bishops Dog
gett and Wightman appropriate to the event,
and yesterday addresses we're made BY Rev.
DIR. Deems, of New York, Chaucelo, Lips
comb, of Georgia, and Governor Porter of
Tecnessee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
u. GILLJNGHAM.
COMMUNICATED

NUISANCE How long are we to be called
upon TO endure the :w'o INFECTIOUS of blow
guns aud slings? The boys are certainly
crowdlng us with their putty, and eudaugeriue
our eyes and window paues by the ston es
thrown from their sings Let it be stopped.
O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
sTOCKHOLDERS, .uEETI.yGy-
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS,

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the ALEXANDRIA and FREUERICKS-
at the flee Of Francis l.. Smith, esq, corner
Wolfe and ST. Asaph streets. Alexandris, Va,
IL ESDAY, November g. 1875, at 10 o'clock a.
IN. Election for President and Directors same
day and place.
oct 5-wtd ALBERT HEWSON, Secry.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The regular annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers OF the ALEXANDRIA and WASHING
TON RAILROAD COMPANY will he heId
at the ofhce OF the Company, IN Alexandria,
Vs., corner of King and ST. Asaph ats at u
o'clock m, on MONDAY, October 25tn, A. u.
1919. JOHN GROVE,
sep ZZ-te Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
Letter from Falls Church.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
FALL CHURCH, VA, Oct. 4, 1S75.-A meet
ing to organize Literary Association was hello
at the residence Of Mr.. w. A. Duncan, Fall:
Church, Va, on the 29th of Sept. A goodly
| humber OF our most worthy aud intelligent citi
zens was present. and after general discussion
as to the purposes, formation and goverumen,
OF sail Association, an organic ltion was effected
MIR. w. A. Duncan was chosen President oil
the Association, and Rev. b. W. Pond is
Vice President. Mr.. N. s. Fisher was elected
Secretary and treasurer.
The following persons were then elected 10
serve as committees
Public Eutertanment-Mr. Schuyler Duyer,
Rev. d. II. Riddle, and Mr.. j. Z. Bramhall.
Parlor Enterlaiument-M Mrs. John Motor
mick, Mrs Z. H. Buxtoo, and Mrs. N. s.
Fisher
The names of the above committees are a
sufficient guarantee that nothiLg will be left
undone that eau add to the interest of the AS
ISOLATION during the comiBg winter.
Mr.. John S. koon an old and respected
cuzcp, died at his residence on Friday last.
tic was highly esteemed by all who knew him,
and was devoted husband aud father. He
lett an Interesting family who have our deepest
sympathy In their bereavement. His funeral,
which took place from the Presbyterian Church,
yesterday, was we'll attended
The weather has been delightful during the
past week, though the crimson foliage gives
signs OF Jack Frosts" chilly blast, and adj
monlshcs OUT farmers to the filing of store.
house and garner" for the fast approachinp
winter. "Aurry },
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
PORToFaL sx-'.,-DRsa, aero BEH5.
Sun rose...............5 50 Moon sets ...... s 80
sun sets ............5 81 High water.... 0 W

saKiYEI
Schr Eddie, Portsmouth, Va, TO p Agnew.
Schr NJ a Fisk, Charlestown, Mass, to P
Asnew.
Schr Henry A Paul, Providence, to American
Coal Co.
Schr Earl Mason. Boston, to American
Goa! Co.
Schrs Polk, Salisbury, and Old Industry,
Wilmington, Del, f Washington.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by f A
Reed
Steamer Pilot Boy Curriomsn, by Shinn s. Go.
MEMORANDA
Schrs Jane l. Newton and Jessie Is Smith.
hence for Boston, at Vineyard Haven Is:
Schr & Gallagher sailed from Philadelphia
for this port ith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
Ladies' Misses and GhilGren'S Boots
Shoes and Sinners.

We are this day receiving q full line of La
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoe. and
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, cm-
braclng all of the latest styles We solicit pur
chasers to call and examine for themselves ut
they will be sold at low prices.
oct ! w B WADUEY "a KIM Ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The Carlists demand 800, 600 to discontinue
the bombardment Of San Sebastian. Military
operations 10 the north Of Spain will be resumed
as soon as the Government reinforcements to
the army arrive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

Mr.. Wade, the British Envoy to China, has
notified the Legation at Shanghai that bis
negotiations have averted au immediate war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05

The Conservative Committee, says the Rich.
mond Dispatch, at its recent meeting adopted
the draft of ao address to the people, which in
few days will be prepared aud furnished for
publication. The address discusses the pres
ent prospects of natiooa politics, gives encour.
aEement as to the coming Presidential canvass
takes somewhat decided ground in reference r.
lndependent candidates, and sparingly touches
upon the State debt question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
special NOtice.
GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.

We have Just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers Of every description, which we unhesi-
Latingly recommend to be tho very best on sale
in the city. w B. WADDEY,
oct IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
NOTICE.
KID GLOVRS.

NOTICE. KIN orovps
nave received this day my Fall supply of
KID GLOVES at prices as follows: Two but
ton: at Toe $lOO, Sl50 and 1925 per pair
! oct G. G. BERRY, y King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
7 ARGE AND CHOICE STOCK OF FAN
IL CY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.
October 9TH, 1875.

y 1I1V . D III LIE DN I UOUDS.
October 4th, 1875.
New York, Philsdelp hia and baltimore markets.
We have just returned from the North and
opening to- day splendid assortment of goods,
EN- braclng the newest and lates! styles out for
fall and winter. Our Dress Goods Department
is complete, and We make Black Goods a spe-
SGlalty we cannot enumerate all the differ ent
INES OF GOODS put invite genersl examination
OF the stock. Popular prices may be expected
u. +. BRASHEAR,
q. D. no MES. No. 100 Hing street.
: oct ..-i Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
WAsHINGToN & OHIO RAILROAD


| WINTER ARRANGEMENT BEGINNING
~, OCTOBER g. 1875
The MAIL TRAIN will leave WASHINGTON
at q NJ, and Aexand1is at 91Os M, daily,
except Sunday; pass Lees burg going westward,
at ll:20 g. NJ; and arrive at Round Hill ut p M,
Leave Round Hill at 1870 D. m; pass Leesburg.
gong eastward, at lilo p m and arrive at
alexandria at 3l5 p. m, and at Washington at
$3.50 p. m. "'
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave
Washington at p. M, and Alexandria at 4:lQ
P. m, daily, except Sunday, and arrive at Ices
ourg at 6:D p. m. Leave Leesbu~g at 6 y. m.
ana an. arrive at Alexandria at SIS q. m and
w Washington at $50 q. m.
:, Ng- Passengers from Washington will take
the washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore
ana Potomac Railroad station at 8 a. m. and D.
m; ~, and 90 through without change of cars.
Inc y. III q: m. train from Alex andria and L. 30
p; m train from Round Hill connect 1t Round
hhi with Harris Daily Limo OF Coaches
lGr onickersville, Berryville and Winchester;
also with Reamers Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesourg daily for Aide and Middleburg.
Potn trains, westward, make close connection,
at Jenna, with Ssson's Line of Stages for Fair
FAX Court House.
Communication tickets, 5 cts. per mile
annual tick cts, $50.
r. H. HAVENER,
oct Off General Ticket Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-05
held, the property in trust, a great deal of

held the property in trust, great deal of
trouble" -
Some time ago certain parties were trying to
dig up some old man Jennings in the neghbor.
hood of Burkevile. when we advised 7em to
give up their u2godly pursuits. Then we heard
that somebody in Buckingham had gone to Eng
land to grab the estate Our solemn b,ef Is
that the Jennings estate'' is the reason whv
the St4unton Lanatc Asylum had to be en-
larged. And now, alas vsnitss vanitatum.
We have only one confort-if that estate don't
belong to US, it ought to- We have lively
conviction that we ought to be rich-but we
ain t. armvalle Mercurv.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-27
EVENING.
II. W. LoNGFELLow.

The day is done, and the darkness
Falls from the wings of Night,
As q feather is waited downward
From an eagle in his flight.
see the lights of the village
CLEAN through the rain and the mist,
And a feeling of sadness comes DER me,
That my soul cannot resist.
4 feeling of sadness and longing, r
That is not akin to pain,
And resembles sorrow only
AS the mist resembles the rain. g.. 9
Come, read to me some poem.
Some simple and heartfelt lay,
That shall soothe this restless feeling,
And Danish the thoughts OF day.
Not from the grand old masters,
Not from the bards sublime,
Whose distant footsteps echo
Along the corridors of time.
For, like the strains of martial music,
Their mighty strains suggest
Life's endless toll and endeavor,
And tonight long for rest.
Read from some humble poet,
Whose songs gushed from his heart,
As showers from the clouds of sunshine,
Or tears from the eyelids start;
Who, through long days of labor,
And nights devoid of ease,
Still heard in his soul the music
OF wonderful melodies.
Such songs have power to quiet
The restless pulse of care,
And comes like the benediction
That follows after prayer.
Then read from the treasured volume
The poem of thy choice,
And lend to the rhyme OF the poet
The beauty of thy voice.
And the night shall be filled with music,
And the cares that infest the day
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs.
And as silently steal away.