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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The Baltimore American, for want, we sup.
pose, of better subject, is publishing llu,trat'
ed descriptions of the burial places Of that city.
Hank from the tombs doleful sound
My ears attend the cry:
Ye living men, come view the ground
Where you must shortly lie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET April q, 1875.
The receipts since last report have been 5000
Shad which sold at from II o. to S2l 20 per hun
dred; $1,000 Herring, which sold at ID %
per thousand, anda few Rock and Perch, which
command high figures. The demand is brisk,
and largely in excess Of the supply, which is
chiefly taken up by the hucksters of this city and
to gil orders for Fish from the N orth, the ssters
having as yet put up but limited quantity.
The receipts now come principally from the
lower shores, and are supposed to Indicate that
the large schools are making their way up the
river, and will soon b. caught by the upper
seines.
In Washington, yesterday, 10 0G0 Shad sold at
II to $50 per hundred; 1900 Herring at IL to
SIS per thousand; 2,c0O punches Rock at from
81 to 4Oc per bunch; 1900 Talors at from 10
So per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

1t ID very distressing to read the accounts of
the destruction OF crops caused by the late cold
weather, add our sympa,hies go out towards
the farmer in bis affection. Their hard fortune
will be felt again, as it always is, more or less
By every industry in the Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The Department of Agriculture reports an
increase of about /, 500, 700 acres 10 the area OF
winter wheat, but estimates that this may be
baIauced by the amount which has been winter
killed, and will be replaced by other crops
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
MARRIED..

On The 2lst instant, in St. James Church
MsrrentoH, Va, by Rev. John s. Linds.y
WiLLiAM N. SPILMAN, esq, and Mis-.
Il BIRMINGHAM LYONS SCOTT, daughter Of
the late Robert E. Scott, esq, all OF Fsuquier
county, Va
On the 10Th instant, in St. Luke's Episcops
CHURCH, Brooklyn, N. 7, by Rev. David Dii.
lar, Mr. }. c. MCKENZIE of the UNIVERSITY: :,
of Virginia, and Miss JENNIE &. BAN.
BRIDGE, of the former city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

President Grant returned to Washington
last night, and Postmaster General Jewell de-
MES that he 1.-THE President) has requested De.
lano to resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

There was large meeting OF Boston ladlc,
10 that city last night 10 aid OF the womau's de-
partment 10 the Philadelphia centennial. Mrs.
Gillespie, grand daughter of Benjamin Frank
lin, made an interesting speech, as did also Gov.
CASTOR, Charles FrauclS Adams, and others.
The ladies of Boston will hold "a grand centell-
NAL reception on the 29th and 3Oth lust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

LAND SALE.-Mr. Samuel c. Stephenson
purchased the farm SIX uiles from this place,
on the MartiDsburg road, Known as " hea field
Iun Farm, containing l67 acres, for $4,000
cash. The same farm was sold three years ago
for $4,000 cash. About $1,000 10 improve
ments was put upon the farm since the former
SALE Winchester Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

While We are mourning over the killing OF
early vegetation by the uotimely April trosts,
it is at least slightly consoliug to be told that
what seems to be universal calamity has its
mitigating features. 1t will be found, so West
eru papers say, that this cold weather 50 late
10 the spring is provdential interpositlon to
kill off the grasshoppers and the potato bugs,
and to rid us Of other vermin. This cheerful
view of the matter may reconcile people to til e
loss of strawberries and green peas in May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
lCOMMUNICATED.

SPELLING MATcu.-I see there is going to
be a ''SpeIng Match" | suggest that any one
be allowed to conted for the pllzc who will pay
small sum 10 addition to the entrance fee, say
- cents. Do not restrict the contestants to any
fixed humber. write on behalf Of several
LADIES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
COMB EAsCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, April 22.-Wheat is
quiet and unchanged offerings AS bushels
with sales of choice white sample at 1873, and
choice lots. Corn is frmer, and prices are lc
better; offerings of l434 bushels, with sales Of
white Mt 80 and 90, and mixed and yellow ut S.
Oats are active, and prices are better; light Of
ferngs, with sales ut IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

In the libel case of ex-Congressman Bowen
against the Charleston Is. c. News and Cou.
rier in that city, yesterday, the day was occu-
pied With evidence to implicate Bowen in a
murder committed seven years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
n f. BRASHEAR,
Wholesale and Retail D aler in

Wholesale sNd Retail D aler in
FOREIGN AND DOM ESTIC DRY GOODS
Notions, Hosiery, &c, &r.,
No 100 King street. Alexandria, Va
Keeps constantly on hand full and comp.ctc
stock Of all styles OF Fancy and STAPLE Good.
usually found in Il first class jobbing and retail
house, and will be sold To merchants AT Ba!tI-
more wholesale prices and ut retail a los II.
the same goods can be- found In any well regI-
lated house in this country.
u. b. HOOM ES. ID. +. BRASHEhR
S. ID. HARPER nlh -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The United States military authorities have
informed the Governor of Texas that they will
cooperate with him in putting an end to the
raids and outrages in Texas, and have given
orders accordingly. Civil officers will accom-.
pany the troops to make arrests where neces-
eary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The examination Of Mr.. Beecher was con-
Guided yesterday, and it was announced that
Mr.. Cleveland would give his testimony to-
day,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
GEN. w. H. f. LEE. -Th. Petersburg To-
dny- Appeal Saws

j. Armistesd Carter, Senator Taylor, Judge
Cockerille and General w. u. f.. Lee are prom
inently spoken OF in connection with the Sera-
torisl seat from the Alexandria district made
vacant by the election of Judge Thomas to the
ptfice of Lieutenant Governor AMI President OF
tue Senate. Any one of these gent men would
make an able and ii huentisl mcmbcr OF the SEN
ate but our sympathles rather incline 10 Gen"r-
81 Lee, as he is, in certain sense, an adopted
citizen of Petersburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

Roswell z. Smith, author Of Smiths gram
mar and other school books, died at Hartford,
Conn.,, yesterday, aged seventy eight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

A policeman in LynchbuEg drew ope-ffth of
the fifty thousand dollar prize in the Greens
boro' lottery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The loss by the cold weather TO the farmers
in the two counties adjacent to Norfolk is cs-
timated at 81 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The St. Joseph Mo Herald says that hun
dreds of persons are daily passing through that
city on their return east from California, and
that they are unanimous 10 picturlDg gloomy
condition of affairs on the Pacific coast. Since
the lst of January the rush Of emigration to
California has been immense, $500 persons
having passed Kearney Junction, bound for
San Francisco, during the month of March,
and it is represented that hundreds Of these
able-bodied men, having spent their last dollar
for transportation, are now begging bread IN
the streets and sleeping in barns and out-houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
DLACk GOODS DEPARTMENT.

A large invoice Of our favorte brand that hns
been SO satisfactory in the past, bo.h in colo.
and wearing qualities, no goods that we nave
ever kept having given like satisfaction. Also
new styles Black Grenadines, Black 64 Mouse
lines, etc, just opened by
app D. :. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

1t was rumored in London yesterday that
Prince Bismarck has addressed note to Lux
emburg similar to that sent to Belgium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
WoMAN's PAST AND PRESENT PoslTIoN.-
The following is taken from the Baltimore Sur

W OMAN FAST AND PRESENT ToSl1loN.-
The following is taken from the Baltimore Sun
Of this morning:
"Mrs NJ. a. Combs, lady of Fauquer CO.,
Va, delivered lecture last light at Masonic
Temple, on 'Womnns Position, Present, Past
and Future She said she was not sn advocate
of female suffrage, but of female rights. She
contend ed that woman civilized Egypt long ago:
Young America says we will not be governed
by woman, not even our mothers shall control
u.s. Napoleon asked Madam Campan Whist the
French nest needed Her reply was Mothers
women who are educated.' That is what we
need in AmeIics now. She claimed that woman
sh"uld I'll any office that u man does. if she Is
qualified for it, and receiy" the same onpensa-
tiion She said the Lord did not give the com
mand to Eve not to eat the forbidden fruit but
to Adam before Eve was formed, therefore
Adam was the transgressor. Paul says the man
was no: deceived, but the woman was; and alas,
she has been deceived ever since. The lecturer
cited Joan Of Arc, Charlotte Corday, Mrs. Can
dace a female sovereign Of Ethiopia, and Zen
obia, Queen of the East, Us examples of wonans
capacity She did not consider it the highest
right of woman to vote, when the lowest and
mesnest man can do so. She urged that women
should have an equal chance in the battle of life.
Talen. and genius have no sex. The lecture was
Of considerable length and very interesting"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
NEW GOODS JUST OPENED.

A large assortment OF
Prints, Printed Calubrc=, PercaIes,
Silk Plaid MohairS, now very fashionable,
Pacific Lawns, some very handsome,
Black Grenadines, Black Mohnir Alpacas,
Victoria Lawns Plaid Mohars
English Grapes, Back Tarn:e Cloths,
Irish Linens, fine stcc'i OF Hosiery,
Gcu!lcme!'s Halt Hose III MI varieties,
Linen Handkcrchicfs ucmStitchcd also, Vt MI
prices and qualities,
Corinthiau Scart>,
Kid and Berlin Glove: and Gsuntlets,
Ladies Gauza Mcrino Vests,
4 handsome line o! Ladies Silk Sun U=b-e..
las, ali col,rs, blue, brown, black and l4,.n,
Linen Shcctng:, Towels,
1O4 Cotton Shectings, With large stock oi
Beacned and Brown G1ods-sll Of which are
offered al los prices.
ap3 j. NJ. STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
y p L n G 0 y L n N &!

DRESS GOODS! DRESS GOODS!
April Sd, 1873.
The very latest styles in the market. Black
Silks very cheap. \ full assortment Of Dom"s.
tics. We invite purchasers attention to uUr
stock [au 81 ID e MITMER Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

Judge Blatchford, in the United States Cir.
cult Court, at New York, rendered his decision
Yesterday in the case of Charles A. Dana, edl-
tor of the New York SUI, arrested upon at
tachment from the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia for refusing to appear before
the grand jury of the District as witness. 1t
will be remembered that Mr.. Dana refused
mainly because he suspected that the attempt
to get him to Washington as witness was
merely trap to involve hi N in a prosecution
for libel. Judge Batchlord discharged him
from custody. Thus it is settled that edl-
tors cannot be dragged to Washington OH
different pretexts, from distant parts Of the
country, and entrapped on prosecutions Tor
libel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

A RUNAWAY BALLOON. -Considerab ex
citcmeut was caused last evening by dispatch
from Atco, n j., stating that the basket Of
Donaldson's balloon from Barnum's hippo
drome, at Philadelphia, had been found seven
miles from that place with the body of a map
10 it, aud that the balloon itself was seen going
seward. A later dispatch, however, from
Berlin, announced that Donaldson was there
safe and sound, having descended near A!co
about $50 D. NJ, where the balloon became
unmanageable, and be was obliged to cut the
basket loose 10 order to save it, aud the main
part of the balloon reascended and was lost.
Donaldson reports taat on his tri p this time
mineral water taken along was frozen in the
upper currents of the air.
On the North London Railway, a short time
since, passenger remarked 10 the hearing OF
oue of the company servants how easy it was
to do the company, and said be had often
travelled from Broad street to Dalston juno
ton without ticket" Anyone can do i'll
did it yesterday" When he alighted he was
followed by an official, who asked him how it
was done. For consideration he agreed TO
tell him. This being given, Now, said the
inquirer, chow did you get from Broad street
to Dalston Junction, yesterday, without a
ticket?" "Oh," was the reply, II walked.
DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.-On Wednes-
day last Polly Jones, ooiored, died on the farm
of VIM. B. Bowie, esq.,, near Melwood, 10 this
county, at the advanced age of III years. She
was born 10 the summer ofl764, aod of course
was one of WashiDgtons family servants; knew
all about him and his little Ratchet Her re-
collections of the red coats were varied and
thrilling, aud she was living encyclopedia of
those days laog syue that tried mems souls
marlboro Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

A FLEA weighs less than grain of salt, and
leaps yard aud half at jump; and We are
told that were man of $50 pounds weight
possessed Of equivalent agility, he could spring
FROM the dome OF the Capitol to China, aud
go round the world III two jumps" 1t is a
fortunate .hing for steamship companies that
u man can 20 round the world in TWO jumps;
and although he is not as agile as the nimble
flea, he can jump from the dome OF the Capitol
lnto the next world and that is more than
flea can do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The committee representing the American
Presbyterian churches have adopted plan for
the constitution of the proposed confederation
of the Reformed churches holding TO the Pres
byterian system, to be submitted to the coun-
Gil which is to be held 10 London. There is to
be general council composed of an equal uum-
Der of ministers and ruling elders the several
confederated denominations to have rcpresen-
ta,ion according to the number of their cougre-
cations. The council will have no power to
intervene in the Interval order of any church,
and its action will not be binding on the sever
al members of the confederation, it's object be-
Ing conference and advice GU the great general
interests and mission of the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

CURIOUS. Mr.. Albert S Hoffman, son of
our townsman, Edward Hoffman, esq, was
drowned while attempting to cross the Shen-
andoah river on dam, near Strasburg, about
Two weeks ago. A curious circumstance oc.
Cured 10 oonnexion with the search for the
body. A cousin OF the deceased when a boy,
had been told by his mother, if a loaf of bread
were thrown into the water at the point where
person had been drowned, that the loaf would
float to where the body lay, and there remain.
We are told it was tried 10 this case, and sin.
gular to say the loaf did float directly to where
the body was found. - Winchester Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
~ rs y g DDDS.
pUBT. L. WOOD

Will continue his
G l. S q . U I ) LIE
Only short time.
He Is selling great bargains. apG
M HITE GOODS in great variety, Tar.tor.s.
w Swis$es, Nainsooks, Plaid Striped and
Pain Victoria Lawns, from l2sc up, Cambria.
and everything else TO make our stock complete
in this and other lines
apt ID. +. WILMER co
4 NORSETS-A full line of Ccrsrts just re-
" ccved
WM. N. BERKELEY 6 SON,
ape "a King street
y ECEIFED- 4 SERGE, for Gents Spring
- OYercO oats
WM. 4. BERKELEY s. SON
ape IA King street
GUN UMBRELLAS, in latest styles; full
- assortment; all culors.
apt ID. T. WILMER CO.
GENTS FANCY nALF HOSE, ali NAM
VI bers at
apt d. +. WILMER cos.
SEAMLESS KID GLOVES, Spring shade,
~ just received
apG d. +. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gave
a dinner yesterday evening in honor OF Its
guest, M. Michel Chevalier, the celebrated
French economist. Nj. Chevalier, 10 reply to
complimentary toast, made speech, IN
which he dwelt on the benefits Of free trade.
He expressed his admiration at the extraordi-
nary progress made by the United States, and
said that nation so anxious to possess all I'M
provements 10 public ADD private life, SO emil
nent for its love of liberty, could not long re.
main bound to the protective system. Protec-
ton was repugnant to progressive policy,
checked the growth OF trade and restricted the
liberties of producer and consumer. He espe-
cially pointed out the Inconsistency of the
Americans in imposing duties on foreign grain,
while they attempted to inundate the gralo
markets of Europe with their products.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

n -
The final period allowed By law for the pay
mcnt of STATE IA \ LS for 1874, having p"s''
ed. and | icing required TO make my hnni sr.,
Element with the lrcasurer, | hope tnat aI WI!
come forward AT ON q and settle their bills,
and thereby save me the very dlsagreeablc ne
cessity of enforcing the law in regard TO de-,
llnqucnt tax bills. Tax payers witl be ca.!eI
upon AS far NJ possible by either myself az
Deputy. For tn" convenience o! those VINO
wish t. call nj once, viii tc ut my OH e. ko2m
No. i, Market House, (entrancc on FaiF'aA
street from . to 10 IN. and 10 i p. M every
day. join W. ~ hhh,
an mi City Sergeant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

CANNED GOODS,
cases 3 ID cans Tomntocs.
T. " z ID cans Tomatoes.
S ID CABS Peaches.
10 cans Peaches.
2 " ID cans HOLSTERS.
Z " ID cans Corn.
Also Catsup, English and American Pickles,
Chow Chow, Worcestershire Sauce, W. !. rep
per Sauce, Olive Oil, Jelly AM Canned ana
Bottled Goods, of ali kinds, in store and for ''''
III very low prices by
w. A. JOHNSON,
NH "a corner Pitt and Queen stree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22

exception. Recession" and QUASI brouvl
down couple, wheo ''reseat" was spelIed for
another word OF the same sound, and the gen.
lehman claimed his place He was ruled out
by the committee, on the ground that he should
have asked bcfure spelling if he were in doubt.
The audience We're unanimous 10 having him
replaced, and che lived to fight another day."
"Forocity," "exccation." 'contumaceous,"
''delequesce." 'covitous," "ignivi," "iu pet
Gus, "deturgcut," ''insceDce," "hippish,"
declmated the ranks. Chou" pronounced
"goo aud "ghole," pronounced "goe" both
in Webster, was pronounced one way only
"goo, aud lady went out on it by spelling it
goal.
"CaIibiatc. g." "admittble !" 'dutious," "vit-
rely, !" ''tesalated and domino" carried of
several contestants, the last one dominic or
"domlue' (Webster) should have been ruled
out according to rule t, and it unfortunately
took from the audience u lady whose articulation
was taullless.
The next man got as far as "samo' in
"psamody," when the cheers of the audience
warned him to retire. "Pennyiess, rarity,
'obeIi<que, y "autechrist' and ''trameliug'
retired four men and lady ; while "snthesis''
finished an over confident man, whose defeat
was heartily relished The die was cast in
foundry for a lady, when "touudery" Was
pronounced. The way the next lady got cut is
not quite understood, but it is supposed she
spelled it eighty. eight
'Corruscal0u' was too brilliant word for
the next man. Bourgeois, " "bachaiaureate, y
''sutter,' ''seratf,' ''reyewalI" "poutitic, !"
''imbrumeut, "accrucment, "synonomous. "
''scurros,' "poIyauthes," 'machiunation, :"
''m,zzarine,' ''gophir,' ''cmpyric,' 'chriso
lite, y "colocinth' ''chincilla' and "cantel-
late brought down their victims at long iu-
tcrvals, when the spoilers were reduced to the
six who were to receive the prizes Two men
only remained, and 10 accordance with stage
rules, as everybody knows, they became the
"eud men,, aud the conumdrums went round
''Practitiou'' took plumber six, lady,
'Scirrhous" also had lady victim per
view took another lady; "testacious" took
one of the end meu, who, from his position,
had succeeded in making a great deal Of iuu
"Distensou' u'jlsty, according to rule 4, put
out the last man "Iufnitessimar' immcdi-
ately afterwards closed the account of lady,
aud "hauser' took the other lady, leaving
Miss LIZZIE }. Rock the victor aud winner Of
the first prz:, I,Irs Encyclopedia.
The "<re'' was broken at quarter before
IL, aud the audience dispersed, much pleased
with the entertainment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-22
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, APRIL 70.

An act of incorporation, granted by Judge
Shackelford, of the Sixth Circuit, to the Ellis
Gold Mining and Reduction Company, has
been filed in the Office Of the Secretary OF the
Commonwealth. The company is composed OF
citizens of the District of Columbia and OF the
State of Virginia, whose object is to carry on
and conduct the mining of gold and the reduc-
ton of gold ore in the county of CuIpeper' 10
the State of Virginia Minimum capital stock,
$4,000; minimum, s25O,000, divided into
5000 shares of the par value Of $50 each.
They are entitled to hold 80 acres Of laud 10
Culpeper, and to exist as corporation thirty
years. The principal Office and business is to
be in Culpeper county. The business of the
company will be carried on by FIVE directors
as follows: Samuel Z. Middleton, Cyrel T.
Benedict and Charles II. Parsons, of WASH
ingtou, D. g.; and Fodvardo ii. Humphreys
and Milton Fl. Stone, of Fauquier county, Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-04-23
South 2ransh 9utelligeuser.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY, APRIL 2s. 1875.
IysThe Alexandria. Va. Sent;n., o;,as

tV The Alexandria, Va, Sentine, gives
an account of the visit Of two virginians
TO President Grant q few days since
These gentlemen were total strangers to
the President but being ushered into
his presence the spokesman Of the pair
remarked that they were unreconstruct-
ed rebels who desired to see him, face to
face, and the President seeing the humor
OF the thing talked very pleasantly with
his visitors. Finally one Of the Virgin
ians remarked that he did not mean to
be lmpertinent, but that they had heard
the President was not opposed to good
glass of whiskey, and that they were
somewhat of the same persuasion, and
would like TO take glass with him for
sociability's sake. He smiled and touch
ed little BELL" and ordered in the flu.
Id and the callers drank his health and
prosperity, and then departed we'll pleas.
ed with their visit, as the President also
seemed to be, evidently appreciating the
humor OF his guests.