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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07
COMMON COUNCIL,

+, AT an adjourned meeting of the Common
Council, held July 6, 1876 there were present:
George r. Shinn, esq, President, and Me:srs
S Moore, SmIIoot Hopkins, Latham, Broders,
Beach, Hughes, Smith and Evans.
A bill entitled Nh vet liking the salsr es of the
nunicipal "thcers or the city of Alexandri4 Tor
the hses year commencing July !, 1875. and
terminating June % 1876 was read the lrst and
second times amended, the 18th rule suspended
and passed by the following vote viz: Ayes,
Messrs. Moore, Smoot, H pkns, Latham Bro.
ders, Simpson, Hsrl low, R>heill, Fuwle Scho-
field, Beach, Hughes, Smith and Evans--l4
Noes none.
The members of t e Board of Aldermen then
entered the chamber, and in the presence of tho
two Boards in JOINT session, X. kenrer esq.
WAS duly Installed Mayor of the city of Alex
andrls, taking the oath of office As administered
by Justice May.
The joint rules Of the City Council were then
read by the Clerk, and amended, on motion of
Mr.. RlsheiIl by the addition Of paragraph 10
section = providing for the appnintm mt o.
Con,nt:ce on General Laws, to whom all bills
Sn .; oe referred tor examination and report.
Sul! further amended by the adoption of the fol-
lowing substitute, offered by Mr. D. Smoot
Tor an amendment offered BY Mr. RIshcilt
Par graph # section 2--oa i.trs-to whom,
shall DC referred ali matt RS concerning the Of
noes and officers, including policemen" And
still further amended BY tho adoption of the fol-
lowing substitute, hered by Mr.. d. L. Smoot
tor an amendment offered by Mr.. W. A Moore,
strlkl out the first paragraph of section &:
Cotnlnuncation between the Boards shall be
made through the Messengers, except when the
PRESIDENT ol the Board sha deem it proper to
appoint men. Der to bear the communication -
and then adopted as amended
The two Boards then in joint session, elected
the following named officers:
Audito. r. 5. Ashby.
Superintendent of Gas JAG b Ryxbury
Clerk of Committee on Light, George Bryan
Superintendent o. Police, Il w. Cit, 3D.
Collector OF Northern Distri t, John T. Hill.
Collector of Southern District, ). h Field
Mea.urers of Lumber, j. L. Adams AMI T. f.
Kemp
Messurer of Wood and Bark, Geo w. Dear.
born.
City Surveyor, w D. Stuart
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, E. s.
Leadbester.
Keeper of the Poor's II ouse, John Stephenson.
Fire Wardcns: ). A. Green, D. Z Coleman,
D. K. Smoot and &. f. French
Clerk of tn. Market Thomas Wilmington.
Physicians to the Poor: Drs T. [ Adam, +.
A. Stablcr, K. G. Powell and William GIBSON.
CORPORATE m Attorney, &. +. Stuart.
Scavenger, e. +. Price
The JOINT meeting then dissolved
Mr. Smith introduced bill entitled an act tn
health, and To provide for the removal thereof
which was referred to the Committee on General
Laws.
The Board then adjourned.
Tesle: HAROLD SNuWDEN Crk.
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The Fourth at Falls Church

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. |
FALLS CHURCH, July 6, lS75.-The cii-
zens Of this place and vicinity assembled in
large numbers 10 CroSsmaus Grove, on yes
tcrday, to celebrate the Natioual holiday. AT
- clock, after salvo OF artillery, Mr. Schuyler
Duryea, Chairman OF the Committee of Ar
engagements, nominated w. A. Duncan, as
President OF the meeting. The nomination was
seconded by Mayor Moran and carried unani
mously.
On taking the chair Mr.. Duncan said l
thauk you fellow citiz:ns for this mark of your
esteem. La accepting the honorable position
assigned me | feel that shall need not onIy
the assistance OF the Committee of Arrange
mens, but also the kind indulgence of all pres
eut 1t you will look over my short comings,
promise that my long speeches shan weary
you. It may be proper, however. to dwell for
moment on the objects of our celcbraiou-op
the lessons we should learn from the machlcss
deeds Of the sages and heroes who made the
4th of July possible, aud whose memories en-
shrned 10 every heart we all, without distiuc-
ton OF creed or party, love to honor on this day;
and rightly SO, Tor what heritage they left u
as the fruit OF their unparalleled hcroism That
they might leave their country free, they suf-
tered, they fought, they endured every kind of
privation and hardship, not only in their own
persons, but,
They saw the lovely matron's cheek,
With want and terror, pale
They heard their child 5 expiring shrek,
Float Oh the passing gale,
Yet here they stood, through fire aud blood,
While battle ragged around,
Resolved to die, till victory,
Their starry bauDcr crowned.
Let US emulate their noble example. While
We look back with pride and JOY to the unequal
led progress made by our great Republic in the
last Dlnety-nlne years-a progress never ap.
preached, not even dreamed of By any Of the
Nations or Peoples FROM the days of which He
rodotus wrote down to this time, we must not
forget that We have seen some dark days; that
some little unpleasantness has disturbed the
calm serenity oil our radiant course, for remen-
Der that
-Even in the tranquicst climes,
Short breeZ,s will ruff. the blossoms some
times,
Yet on looking at those now around me, |
feel happy 10 being able TO say, that
The short passing breeZes but seem to awaken
New friendships like flowers, that are sweetest
when shaken.
Then let Us to-day, forgetting all past ami
moslies, cordially unite 10 bel ping on the great
work eft determination that is spreading over
the land, from Massachusetts, through Viz
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CITY COUNCIL.
OF FlCIAL PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

At a meeting of the Board of Aldermen held
July o. 1919, there were present of those holding
over: y. Z. Smoot from LIST ward; j. b. john
son, Sd ward j; j. A. Seston, 4th ward; and Of
those elected for two years from July |, 1878:
w. A. Moore, from lst ward S. H. Janney I'd
ward; 4. =. Downham, 81 ward; S. G. Neala
4;h ward, and Lewis Mckenzie, from 2l ward
elected to I'LL the unexpred term of K. NJ. Law
son for one year from July l, 1875
Mr.. 5; H. Jsnney was elected President, and
having been sworn in by Mayor Kemper. aL-
ministered the oath to the new members.
John j. Jameson was elected Clerk.
u. l.. Deeton, Jos. Padgett and j. r. Audey
were nominsted for Messenger, and upon bal
loilng IT. Il. Deeton was elected.
Inc rules 0; order of last session were adopted.
An act liking the salaries of the municipal
officers OF the city Of Ale1andria for the fiscal
year commencing July l. 1878, and ending June
81, 1910, was received from the Common Coun-
Gil, read three times and passed by the following
vote Ayes, Messrs. Janney Smoot, Moore
johnson, Mckenzie, Downham, Seaton and
Neale-S Noes, none.
The Board then proceeded to the chamber of
tho Common Council for the purpose OF witness.
ing the n.ta laton of the Mayor and for the
election of officers, and upon their return sd-
journed.
Testc: JNO. j. JAMESON, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

Potomac FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Poto-
mac Fruit Growers Association held in Wash
iugtoD yesterday, the President, Chalkley Gill
iugham, in the chair,
Major Williams, from Fairfax county, by in
vtatlon, gave his experience in raising cherries,
and his opinion as to whether the market 10
this section justified any large culture He was
satisfied that this country was superior for rails
ing cherries, and with little effort Oh the part
OF the farmers and fruit growers in this section
he was confident the market could be controlled
as far east as Boston, When his fruit began
to rlpen this season, and was coming into
market. contract was offered him 10 this city
by dealer to take one hundred bushels of the
fruit daily as long as he could supply it. He
further gave some interesting information con-
corning trees when they become remunerative,
and how long they will bear. Oae of the great
difficulties why the South was non-producipg
IN this fruit Was that the trees we're permitted
TO grow too high-a trouble that could easily
ce remeded by training the tree in its early
growth
A communication was received from Benz
HaIloWell, OF Sandy Springs, accompanied by a
basket OF kentish cherries, which were intro
duced 10 THIS section at the Sharon farm, owned
by Isaac Boggs, 10 1896 He states that some
OF the trees now standing are over fifty years
old, but continue to bear fruit annually He
desired that the cherry might be cultivated
more generally, aud be would furnish the seed
to the members for that purpose if they would
decide the best mode and appropriate time for
planting.
Mr.. Saul said that if the pulp was soft and
the cherry fully ripe when sown it would be as
productive ag5he seed sown clean.
A letter was received from K. w. Fentou, a
farmer in Michigan, DESTROYS of emgrating to
mlIder climate, asking if there we're any colo
nes 10 the Potomac valley; if farms had both
fruit orchards and timber land; what might be
the nature and richness Of the soil; the number
and condition of buildings; were there any
churches and schools and what the state of So
clety; were farmers wives looked down upon
because they chose to labor and make their
own clothing; do negroes make good help: can
one express political opinions without giving
offence what was the price of land. The letter
was referred to the President to answer.
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correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
BRENTsVlLLE, July 6.-Our County Court
closed yesterday, having doue little business.
Indeed county courts, as they now exist, are
humbugs. Col. Edmund Berkeley was ap.
pointed assessor of land 10 district No. !,
(above Cedar Run,) and A. j. Davis for dis
trlct No. 3, (beIow the rum Charles ARMS
tead, colored man, was convicted of felony
and sent to the penitentiary for one year.
The races at Bacon Hall, yesterday, were
very fine, and passed off agrceably to winners
and losers especially to winners.
The farmers are complaining of the dry
weather. The oat crop is short and 10 most
Instances the seed will not be recovered.
Ibe people OF our county arc looking forward
with considerable interest to the action of the
Senatorial convention TOR this district Judge
Charles r. Sinclair Is the unanimous choice OF
our people. The representative mantle could
not at this tine tall upon the shoulders of a
better man. 1t is needless for me to name the
many qualities that he will bring to the dis
charge OF the duties incident to such an i'm
portant trust. Devoted to the interests of Viz
glnla he Will ever be on the alert that her honor
De not tarnished nor her lustre dmned. With
such candidate, peculiarly fitted for the posi-
ton, and more especially sustained by the fact
that Prince William has never, since the war,
had representative in the Senate of Virginia,
It is to be hoped that the other counties which
form this district will yield to US our man, not
for these reasons alone but in consideration of
bis especial aptitude to meet the coming crisis
10 our State concerns, as we'll as his zeal for
and devotion to the interests of the State in the
past. BY the way see that the committees
tor other districts have already banned the time
for their conventions. Why is it that our men
are sgggards? Some time early 10 Angus,
would suit our farmers. Then the harvest sea
son will be over aud wheat seeding will not
have commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

At meeting Of the employing printers of
Washington, held yesterday, it was resolved
not to be governed by the rules of the Coum-
bia Typographical Union after the I'd of Au-
gust. They complain that the rules of the
Union with reference to the conduct of print
ing establishments, rates of wages, hours of
labor, etc.. are onerous and detrimental to the
private printing interests of the District About
eighty men were furoughed from the Govern
ment Printing Office, yesterday, on account of
the decrease of work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

The British Parliament had up last night the
subject of the danger menacng the British pos
sessions in India through the extension Of Rus
sian Influence and power 10 Central Asia. On
behalf of the Government a statement of its
policy was made, which was to the effect that
Russian aggressions would be closely watched,
but that there would be no attempt to establish
a neutral ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

The commission which was appointed to
draft a new constitution for the Kingdom of
Spain have completed their work. The in
strument DEGREES individual and religious lib
erty, and provides for Legislature, to consist
OF Senate and Chamber of Deputies. The
maglstracy is to be irremovable. 1t is believed
the constitution will be adopted without modi-
fcatiop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

The freighting and receipts of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company during the
month Of June were larger than those of any
preceding month. The net revenue over all
expenses was $57 ,262 IL:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

The rumor that Secretary Delano has retired
from the Interior Department is denied by AS
sis'ant Secretary Cowen, who says that Mr..
Delano will return to his Office about the latter
part of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07
DIED.

At one o'clock to-day, CARRIE L., infant
daughter of Adolph and Carolina NJ. Diede,
aged months and days. Baltimore Phila-
delphia and New-Yor k papers please copy.
June 18th, at Mount Atlas, Prince William
county. Va, WILLIAM WINDSOR, aged 70
years, soldier in the war of 1872
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

AS one of the terms of the settlement of the
difficulties between the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania Railway Companies, passenger
fares over both lines, between Baltimore and
Washington, have been placed at the old figures
by both companies 81 20 for single lare, and
81 for round trip tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

The Memphis Appeal has long article call
Ing attention to the discredit following upon a
failure by the State of Tennessee to pay the
July interest on her bonds, and declares that
the responsibility rests upon the Legislature,
because it had failed to make adequate provi.
sions therefor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

According to the Mark Lane Express the
crop prospects in England are rather threaten
ing, owing to the weather, which prevents hay
ing and harvesting. The prices of wheat have
advanced one to two shillings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

The American rihemen arrived at Belfast
yesterday, and were received at the depot by
Mayor Lindsey and the corporation, and the
people gathered in immense numbers and gave
them triumphal entry. At their hotel the
enthusiasm was so great that the mayor was
compelled to introduce to the crowd Colonel
Gdersleeve, of the American team, who made
speech, which was "applauded to the echo. "
MOjor Leech, of the Irish team made also q
graceful speech, which vas similarly received.
The guests were entertained at night with a
grand fete at the Botanic Gardens. propo.
sition has been made for match at Wmble-
don, England, between picked teams Of English
Scotch, Irish and American teams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7.
The work of redeeming National Bank notes

The work of redeeming National Bank notes
is daily increasing. The indications are that
during the present month the receipts will
average about million and quarter each day.
Much of the money forwarded for redemption
is regarded as fit for circulation and probably
one-third of it is returned to the banks from
which it came. The Adams Express Company,
which has heretofore been carrying National
bank notes at the same rates paid for United
States notes, has given notice that it will, at
the end of thirty days, decline to carry the
notes of National banks at the rates heretofore
paid, owing to the additional risk, against
which the Company has no remedy, which is
not the case with regard to legal tenders. II
will be necessary to make other arrangements
for carrying National bank notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07
OFFICIAL.

AN ACT liking the salaries of the municipal of.
hccrs "t the city OF Alexandria tor tn. tic Il
year Commencing July l. 1873, and ;crm,nn,-
ing June ~, 1876
10 the Mayor the sum of 500 and y DER
Gcntum commission on licrn>es collected by hun
The tax on the seal OF the Corporation and tn.
fncs and costs COLLECTED he ShA. pay into the
city treasury.
10 the auditor SOD
10 the Superintendent Of Gas $50
TO the Superintendent of Police IS. o. md nil
sums arising from the sale of manure and Other
refuse matter he shall pay into The city treasury
10 the Chief Engineer Of the Fire Depart
TO the Commissioner Of the Revenue $3.50.
To the Treasurer OF the Corporation SOD and
no further allowance shall be made the Trcnsur-
or Tor disbursng the school funds Appropriated
BY the City Council
10 the Clerk OF the Common Council $50.
Iolhe Messenger OF the Common Council 500.
10 the Clerk of the Board OF Aldermen 500,
500. '''''''
TO each Physician to the Poor 500, and thew
;hall be required to attend to the jail and poor's
House.
To the Health Officer $50.
10 the Clerk Of the Market 500
10 the Corporation Attorney $40
10 the City Surveyor $50
10 the Keeper OF the Town Clock $50.
10 the Clerk OF the Committee on Light SG(1
TO the Steward OF OH es $40
10 the Keeper Of the Poors House $500
10 the Collectors Of Taxes two and. ono-half
per cent on al sums collected by them and paid
into the city treasury.
Inns act shall be in force from and after the
LIST day Of July, 1879
Passed Common Council July 6, 1873.
GEORGE r. SHINN, President.
Passed Board Of Aldermen Iiy i, 1875.
SAMUEL II JANNEY, Presidcut
Approved July I, 1875.
Is. kEMPEk, Mauor
Ieste: HAROLD SSowDES, Clerk Conn., Conn,
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VICTORIA LAWNS, MASALIA, SC.
.Inlr lS-S

July I, 1910.
Received today the cheapest invoice of Vic
torla Lawns we have ever offered; also Black
Lawns, Grenadines, Flsnnels, Gauza Merno
Vests and many other desirable and cheap goods
d. +. BRASHEAR,
H. B. HOOMES,
j. No. 100 King st.. Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07
From now until the first Of September we W i'll
sell our
SPRING AND SUMNER STOCK
BOOTS AND SHOES

GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
We have selected from our stock some A
DIES MISSES and CHILDRtN'S BOOTS
ard SHOES, which will be sod at great re-
ductlon on the cost OF manufacture. Ali in
want will do well to call on
jy7 w. B. WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07

~ The Hydrsuio' Steam Fire Engine Co.
desire to return their thanks to Messrs. iidpley.
kamme Green and others for the boun,iiui
supply OF good coffee and other refreshments
furnished them 1T the fire this morning jy7.lt
OTICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-07
VICTOR BECKER

VICTOR BECKER
Announces TO his friends and customer: that he
has IA. r m we'd his Pisno and Music Store to
above st. where he will be h,ppy to see
them, and furnish them with goods in his line As
heretofore
As he will reside for som, time longer in the
dwelling. OF the old place, III King St., he will
sun receive their orders for tunig repairs, mu-
jy 1T
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-25
PAID NEARLY
S4OO.OO!
IL. II. Ems, Esq !:
JANUARY !, 1876.

H. II. sTKvEks, Esq
Dear Sir: When about six months Oil was vac
anated. = lo pa'tes who were vnccinatcd from the
same virus died from the humor. The humor spread
oyer me to such an extent that was rolled In bran
TO preyen me from scratching my person. The dis
rase finally settled in my head. 1 remained In this
condition about twenty years. troubled all the time
with sores breaking in my head and dscharBng cor
ription from my ear. AT this time a small Kernel
appeared on my neck gradually decreasing 10 sz
until a tumor formed OF tuch immense Hlze could
-ee It by turning my eyes downward. All this time
was taking va ous remedies for my blood without
any substantial benefit.
then went to prom inent physician In Boston
vim during his treatment Of Elk months, lanced the
Iunor eight times, which cost me nearly {40O. This
lett me with rough, aggravated sore, without at
all diminishing the size of the tumor, ana In SICK
ly feeble condition. consulted another phytlcian
IN Natick, " no after considerable time, succeefed
In healing The sore without reducing the size. AT
ms poInt cOmmt need to use VE0ETINE, thi 0uRh
the earnest persuasion OF friend After had taken
ihls medicine about one week experienced won
derfn sensations My whole body seemed TO be un-
1ergong a radical change, until, finally, the tnmor
broke aud discharged frightful quantities. From
ibs time 1t decreased In SIZE until the bunch disap
eared but my neck still bears the ugly scars OF the
so; e fnd lance. / am now healthy and strong and
able 10 work every day
Il rer from innammatory rheumatism ever since
can rem mber until commencing the use OF VICE.
TINE when almost Immediately all rheumatic pains
ceased This statement volunteer Tor the purpose
OF benenttng other suffering humanity, and you
viii confer favor by giving IL as much publicity as
thought proper. very Rrateiully,
q. NJ. SAVEL>, Ashland, Mass.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-25

Another Hold Burglary.

THREE TuIEyRs AT WORK IN DR.. HAMMoNDs PAR
LoR-A sHooTINa MATCH.
New YORK, Aug. "a.
Another daring attempt at burglary is reported
to-day. The residence of DIR. VIM. A. Ham
mond, in 54th street, was entered at o'clock
this morning. The family wore awakened by the
ringing Of the burglar alarm apparatus, and DR..
Hammond, armed with his pistol, proceeded to
the parlor where three men were prowling. He
Immediately opened fire, dschargins four shots.
The burglars escaped through the window, but
cry Of pain and blood stains in the room and
on the fence in the yard, showed that at least
one bullet took effect. One of the gang fired
at DR.. Hammond, but without inilicting any in
juries No arrests have vet been made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
from our Late Editions OF Yesterday j
shocking Indian Outrage.
nASoHE DESCENDED ON, AND SEVERAL pERsoSs
MURDERED.

A RASoHE DESCENDED ON, AND SEVERAL PERSONS
MURDERED.
New ORLFASs, Aug. "a.
dispatch received here gives the following
extract from a letter just received by Genl.
Ord, from Preside General, north of tho Rio
Grande
Four Indians came on foot to Merrtt's ranch,
"a miles from here, and captured the place.
They captured two men, two women and two
children. and thousand head of sheep. In
their retreat the Indians killed one of the men,
and few horses. later one Of the women. When
they found they were pursued, they killed the
other man.
The woman they got of with was the wife Of
the last man killed. The dead bodies were found
in the trail. The Indians escaped.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-25
Marine News.

SCHOONER LOSES TWO nAsTs AT CAFE MAY
CAPE MAY, August "a.
a large three-masted schooner, nane un-
known, struck on the shoal between this city and
the lighthouse at 10, a. m., and carried away
both main and mizzen masts, half way above
the deck. She soon foated off, and started to-
wards the Delaware Breakwater with brisk
wind and heavy sea.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
GLASGOW, August "a.
The Anchor line steamship Alexandria, from
New York, arrived at 4.15 A. d., to day.
New YopK, August "a.
The steamship Scythia, of tho Cunard line from
Liverpool, has arrived at Sandy Hook.