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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

ton to define his position in relation to the
present city debt.
r L Wood was called 90 and said that he WAS
90 politician, but had lived in Alexandria ali his
life, and had devoted all his energies to he i'm.
provemeut Of the city; whether be had con.
tributed anything to the city or DOT, he etr
others to Judge He said he had often been 50.
cited to allow bis name TO be used for the
Council, but never until now had he consented
and only consented now because he thoughf
every citizen ought not to hesitate to try 10
purify the city government taxes were on.
presslve, the peoples money was spent rpcy.
lessly, &c He said as there were some who
wanted to know how be stood on the bond
question, necessarily they would want to knnw
how many bonds he owned; he was conpcjlrJ
to say that lie had become so poor that h.,
| did ut own one dollars worth, because he had
to sell them to pay his taxes; he was in favor
OF doing all that any man could to revive bus.
ness and lessen taxes.
| r. s. Mitchell said that he could give m
idea as to what bis action would be if elected
but one thing was certain that he would never l.,
anything which would be detrimental 10 tL.
people Of Alexandria, though he thought hi,
past course guarantee for the future
| 2. r. Evans had always striveu, when
member Of the Council, to reduce exoep,o,
but was satisfied that under the present regime
it could not be done. He said that the la,, r..
port of the Finance Committee showed an in.
crease of 500, 900 Of Indebtedness, and there i
not mau VINO can see any good it has done
Adward Hughes said that he was in favor Of
reducing the interest on the bonds to Der
cent; he thought reference to his record was
the best evidence of bis fitness
Harris desired that his future course be-
judged by his past rather than BY anything he
should say here tonight. He could act ia 20
other way than for the interest of the poor
man. He was opposed to paying interest on
the bonds.
John Javins was next called He discaimed
being politician, had Dever taken any part 10
politics hitherto, but said that he would No,
vote for Hughes because he sought to abolish
the hsnd-engine fire companies. He made
things spicy for while, when the president n-
formed him that his time was out
Hughes, in reply to the attack, said that he
did not think any gentleman would attack the
character or criticise the acts of any member Of
Council He defended his course 10 reference.
to the hapd-engine companies, and closed BY
saying that he Was never SO anxious to yet
seat in the Council as to let his zeal outrun hls
better judgment.
r. L. Lucas, was then nominated for maris.
trate, aud r. B. Hopkins, for constable.
The meeting then adjourned to meet Friday
night next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18
Falls Church Items.
REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAz

REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
A meeting of the voters of the corporation OF
Falls Church was held at Crump's shop, on
Saturday, May 18th, at which time DR.. j. j.
Moran, DIR. l.. Z. Colt, j. j. Carter, Wells
Forbes, I. T. Fowler, G. B. Ives and j. E.
Birch we're nominated for Councilmen, to be
elected at the coming election H. j. England
was nominated for Clerk and T. +. Croker tor
City Sergeant
The sixth anniversary of the Union Sunday
School OF this place was held at the Jefferson
Institute last evening. The hall was crowded
from center to circumference. Short speeches
were made by Mr.. j. c. Mccormick, DR.. j. j.
Moran, Rev. D. H. Riddle and &. a. Buxton.
The speakers were just from the National Sun
day School Convention which was held 10 Bal
timore and of course was brlmtul of sunday
school, which interested the audience very
much. Ten minutes was allotted to the speaker,
and each vas reminded that his tune had ex-
pired by pull at the tail Of his coat. MIR.
Buxton's coat being rather short escaped the
pull and be rau over his time somewhat but as
the speech was very interesting this passed un-
noticed by mauy.
A graod old-folks concert will take place at
the ball of the Institute on Thursday, May20th,
Father j. G. Brown conductor. Forty singers
and musicians in ancient costume will render
the music of the oden time. Mrs. S. s. Chap
pell, of Baltimore; Prof. W. T. Walter and
Prot. Meem, of Washington, D. c., Patriarch
SMUT and his old family, together with other
celebrities, will take part 10 the entertainment,
the proceeds to be devoted to purchasing seats
for the Jefferson Hail and an organ for the
Balston Church at Ball Cross Roads. A good
time is expected, aud it is hoped, the house
will be filled AMITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

ST. NICHOLAS FOR JUNE opens with charm
ing frontispiece illustrating fanciful poem by
Rachel Pomeroy, about little giant girl. The
boys who read St. Nicholas will appreciate the
interesting account of the manner in which q
First Trout WAS caught. The girls will testify
that there is no lack of enjoyment for them
when they have read the chapters Of Eight
Cousins" The Story for the Bird Defenders"
.Christinchen's Answer" and Among the
Lilies" The illustrations are admirably drawn
and engraved and the various departments are,
as usual full Of information, snecdote and humor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

In the Court of Claims yesterday, 10 the case
of Alexander L. P Green, the Court decided
that the claimant having voluntarily gone
South, taking with him large amount of mo r.
ey belonging to firm for which he was az en-
dorser, and abandoning his property IN Nash
Vile, the seizure of his property by treasury
agent was as much military necessity as If the
seizure had been made by an army officer, and
that the plaintiff cannot recover on the; ground
of any implied contract with the agents Of the
Goyernment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18
For the Alexandris Gazet.
HERE'S TO THE SOUTH.

Here's to the South, that down. trodden nat on,
Tho land that still fosters each impulse squire
Beautiful still in its wide desolntion,
Though its widows and orphans are helpless
+ and poor.
Here's to the South, the land of such heroes
As Stuart and Johnston, jackson, y Lee;
Though ruled by oppression internal rs Nero's
Phoenix like, she'll arise in her might and be
Here's to the South, the land of the soldier,
The land of the statesman, the poet, the sage;
Though her cities are ruined, to dust they may
moulder,
Her name will be cherished from age untoa age.
Here's to her people with hearts like her climate
You can thy pressing q Southerner's hand;
Excuse, my friend, if badly rhymoit;
They know naught but honor and love TO Their
land
Noble she is, with her great water courses
Gorgeous with mountains that grsndly arise.
Mighty she is in her hidden resources
Queenly she is with her beautiful skies.
Here's TO those glorious jewels-her women
The gems OF refinement: and exquisite grace.
Then drink off this toast in q glass that is brim-
ming,
Here's to the South and beautiful face
Here's to the South, the country of flowers
Her beautiful islands the soul do entrance;
Seeui filed like enchantlnent with grottoes And
bowers;
here's TO the South tho land of romance.
Here's to her virtues she fondly doth cherish;
She doth gratitude freedom and honor com
bine;
And under her culture they never will perish
Here's to her, then, as we toss off the wine.
Here's to her chiefs who have passed through
Deaths por ais;
Oppression could never their proud Spirits
tame.
They have gone to help swell the list Of I'm.
mortals
And placed high their names in the annals %:
fame. SILVER SrCKs.
MANASSAS, May II. 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

The Paris MoDiteur, in an editorial referring
to the course taken by the British Govern
meut during the recent war alarm, says that
Eoglaud by raising her voice in favor of peace
has naturally recovered her just authority and
influence in continental affairs, and the present
Ministry has acquired degree of strength and
power which will procure for it the grateful re-
spect of Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

The Secretary of the Treasury stated yester-
day afternoon that no removals had yet been
made of prominent revenue officials where the
cause for their dismissal grew out of the recent
discovery of whiskey frauds, but there are To-
dications that several changes on that account
will happen before the close of this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

1t is said that there was quite furry in the
cabinet at Washington yesterday, based on the
alleged design of Secretary Bristow to Obtain
the presidential nomination because of his raic
On "crooked' whiskey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

Yesterday a new phase came over the mining
troubles 10 Pennsylvania in the arrest, by a
sheriff of ffty-six of the strikers and their COM
initial to jail for making threats against work
men in the mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

A collision occurred on the 4th Of April, OFT
the coast of China, between the Chinese steam
ship Flu Sing aud British steamship Ocean.
The Flu Sing touudered almost instantly, caus-
iug loss Of fifty lives. The Ocean was seri-
ously injured, but succeeded in reaching Wa
SinV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

The London Times special dispatch from
Berlin says while critical events were appre-
heuded, Russia, Austria, England and Italy Of
fered to mediate between Germany and France.
1t is supposed that the Russian propositions to
Germany were accompanied BY offers Of event
ual support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

A special dispatch from Madrid to the Lon
don Daily News reports that the Papal Nuncio
has made formal demand for the restoration
of Catholic unity in Spain, and the Government
has replied that it is resolved to maintain the
liberty Of worship
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

1t is asserted by Roman journal that the
Pope has resolved to oonvoke the Vatican
Council at an early day to discuss ecclesiastical
reforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

10 the Reformed Episcopal Council yester-
day the report on the articles of religion was
adopted. A motion to proceed to the election
of two missionary bishops, without assignment
was carried, and Dean Edward Bridge, of Vic
toria, British Columbia and Rev. JAS. A. La
tame, of Wheeling W. Va, were elected. 1t
was resolved to contine Bishops Cheney and
Cnmmins IN their present relations A CON-
mittee of Methodist preachers of Chicago wait
ed on the Council with expressions OF sympa-
thv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

Ii is stated that Prince Napoleon is about tt
publish manifesto in favor Of the Republic
and in opposition to a restoration Of the En-
pire In France
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

Jessie D. Bright ex-United States Senator
from Indiana is now lying dangerously i'll at bis
residence 10 Baltimore, with rheumatism OF the
heart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

The steamship Alaska arrived at San Frau
cisco yesterday, with advices from China and
Japan to the l7tn uls The period of mourning
for the late Emperor expired on April Goth.
It was thought that another period OF mourn
ing would be proclaimed for the late Empress.
Strong suspicious exist that the young En-.
press was sacrificed to avoid complications in
the event of her expected child proving son.
The Viceroy of Chilli las prtitioued the
throne for the introduction of Western studies
into the Chinese schools, and it is regarded as
not improbable that his request will be granted.
Demanus for satisfaction for the murder OF Mr.
Margary have been presented to the Chinese
Government by the British Minister, but the
former are endeavorng to evade responsibility
on the ground of lack of jurisdiction. The
British Government, however, threa tens to
take the punishment Of the offenders into Its
Own hands. Au American mercantile house
has failed with branches IN both China and
Japan, and the cashier of bank 10 fokohama
has abscouded with fifty thousand dollars. He
was, however, successfully pursued and the
money recovered. The Formosan troubles
continue, and the Chinese troops appear to be
having the worst of the fighting. More com-
plications 10 the Loo Choo affair, have grown
out of au apparently trivial matter, and there
is said to be a. stronger feeling that China
should be warned to cease its surreptitious re-
ations With this japanese dependency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

The project of establishing savings banks 10
Japan is progressing satisfactorily, there being
now eighteen in operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18
lCOMMUNIC.ATEp.

lCOMMUNlCAlEP.
WARD MEETINGS. For several years past
complaint has been made that ring existed
in this iowa which put certain men into Couu'
Gil in opposition to the wishes Of the large ma
jority of the tax payers. If such state OF
things ever existed it can be rcmedled now,
The Conservative Committee has ANNOUNCED
the time and the places of the ward mcctlns,,
and if the voters of the city will turn out nom'
nations can be made that will give satI-iat.
ton, and will 10 away forever with the cry o;
ring" Let the best men be nominated IL al
the wards-men Of character who will dignity
the Office.
Especially in the Fourth ward are the Con-
servatves urged to turn out II active men
are nominated 10 this ward we arc sure mat
the Radicals can be beaten. lets max me
trial anyhow. "MERciiNI'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18
WDOD HED EOIL.
TANAWHA SPLINT COAL.

KANAWHA sPLINT COAL.
We have just received consignment OF ne
above Coal, to which we invite the stteh''o.
consumers. 1t is pure and free from 7 49,
kindies readily and heats quick ~ us co'N''-
ton is complete, leaving no cnders;. co
T. j. MEHAFFEi CO.,
feb 10 Wharf and Yard foot OF Queen l.
~oAII COAL!
On the wharf and to arrive full stock Of Al
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
Sold at market rates per ton 2240 lbs.
aug l4-tf w. A. SMOOT. omoots WIN
COAL COAL -.
We have now on hand and are constantly - =
ceiving at our wharf and storage ysros, ' .,,r 10
Queen streets all the best GOALS KNOW"
this market. We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY: ,,1vlOR.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRAN hLlN N'''
. JOINS, from EAGLE VEIN C0LLlhEHii..
The celebrated CONTINENTAL, a ai;e,, ~ -.
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Coli'e'J' =
teemed the best in the market ,u,rr .Sn
And LEE and STANTON WHITE n
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer D''"
Egg Stone and nut sizes; ,rrprpL,aSD
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUAbhhhA-
COAL. ,,up WOOD
Hay;no smr.le snsce. each variety OF Cos A.
p pses G'' p1sp.fsa for family Yst S
ed and Coal sent out well screened and IRE IRE, with
sIsse zS4o lbs to the ton Orders !f ias S ssd
Messrs Csrridge s. Griggs corner ,n hirf died.
Royal sts, or at the yards win DC sPE rySniPICO
:-,7 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

placed from the chairmanship of the Repubi-
can Congressional Executive Committee and
John A. Seaton, Capitol policeman, chosen 10
his stead, who is universally popular, not ONLY
10 the city, but throughout the district, on &C.
count of the earnest and vigorous manner in
which he has at all times supported the party.
In 1872, when these men were hestating
whch way to CO. aud were waiting until the
Baltimore convention and the result of the fall
elections 10 the various States, Seaton boldly
declared for General Grant, and called mass
meeting to ratify his nomination. These men
are Of the same calibre and stripe as late Con-
gresham SeDer, who deserted not only the
principles of the party who raised him from in
significance, but used that elevation to misrep-
resent and basely betray the class of citizens
who elected him. Such men are an Incubus to
any party, aud the sooner they are got rid of
the better. Already we are on the eve of the
| spring elections; as yet no action has been
| taken by the Republicans, apathy and lack
OF interest 10 the result existing amoog the col.
ored people, who boldly declare that they have
been deceived by those who by every sense OF
gratitude and humanity ought to be their
friends, and ought to show some interest 10 the
future success of the party These gentlemen
have been waited on. The condition of affairs
has been portrayed to them, and they are fully
cogLizant Of the facts, yet they refuse to take
any action that will tend to the good of the
party. Eight hundred Republican voters
whose signatures we hold, and whose Influence
must be felt, ask 10 the name of justice ano
right and for the preservation of the party II
this city and district, that these men be re
moved, and that consistent, true and active
Republicans be appointed in their stead. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-18

The Council Of Baltimore has passed me or
dnance for the purchase Of Fedora! I'M 81 q
public park. There Was much rel )ci'S III
South Baltimore last evening on The su'J'c''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-08-03
U'H'cheS.

In these times o, chap and excell' Mt
goods, nesrly everybody carries watch,
ard every p,rso can s'rure such an iu-
strument as he desires. whether he have
ten or FIVE hundred dollars to invest.
/ Even old father time ha' thrown away
his hour glass. aud MS taken a first.
class Elsin in Rand, ly which 10 iegu-
late his speed. The most wonderful
accuracy hs len ~ ,ilrd in this
country both in Tim kerping and adjust.
nent OF parts. One "i The most brilliant
successes IN delicate HaIch work Is that
of adj using the watches 20 they will run
evenly in heIt OF cold. It is an almost
Indispensable qua ily in his latitude,
where We have temperature which
varies ore hundred and thirty degrees.
during the year. Very recently the
work OF III adjusting watches Was in
troduced into this L, unty 10y Samuel
Richards, Jr. Esq. Of South Pals. We
understand that he i, the first person
outside the cities who undertook such 8
delicate job; Lul bis success has b, en-
complete. Recently We y>i.ej his es
adjustment to observe the m,diH 0peraR
di, and 10 examine The instruments by
which be accomplished this work, and
we were so impressed with the ingenuity
OF Mr. Richards conlriyancei that we
have concluded 10 give our readers q
general idea of what we saw. If you
will open the back cases OF your watch,
you will observe liye hair spring which
yibrates rapidly, and regu ales a small
balance rim by its oscillatory motion.
This rim in the best watches is composed
Of two thin layers oil metal soldered 10
gether one being bIass the other steel,
and it is set with minute screws upon its
outer edge. Ii is, in adjustable watches
cut in two sections, transversely. In
cold weather the brass portion of the rim
outside contracts more than the steel. I
and as it cannot separate itself from the
steel draws the cut edges wider apart,
which in certain degree. regulates the
balance. But the greatest accuracy is 4
only attained by moving the little scre VS.
toward or from the ends of the rim until
their weight just counterbalauces the
expansion or contraction Of the hair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-08-03

BANGOR, July 10, 100.
T. Nr.
The Maine State Executive Committee
invoke your aid IN The immediate enroll
ment and organization Of the grand
Democratic Army, preparatory to The
coming conflict on the 18Th OF Septem
Der.
Inspired by the noble example of our
brethren 10 sister States aud By The cheer
ing omens al abou. a. IN our own, We
enter UsOu has c..mPSig On with confidence
that the victory for which we have SO
long struggled is low within our grasp,
For the iurthei anee OF our plans and
The accomplishment oil our purpose, We
lsk Your Jealous efforts aud hearty CO.
operation. II our orders are faithfully
and promptly Executed. the middle OF
August will dad every Democrat in the
State enrolled in Companies. Regiments,
Brigades. Divisions and Corps. in school
districts, towns. Representatives classes,
Counties anu Congreg ationsl Districts.
That date will also ind our whole army,
tor The inst time IN twenty years. 10 bat
tie aIray. from The New Hampshire boun.
dsry 10 the Province borders, and from
the Canadian irt ntieis 10 the Ocean. We
shall also know tbs exact strength aud
disposition OF the euemy's forces.
Please then give heed to the following
directions:
/ Canvass every voter 10 your school
district. ascertain his political disposition
~ the present time, and enroll his name
under the proper head on the canva ssing
blank
2 Make your canvass OF the voters
with especial reference 10 The respective
candidates for Governor, ROBERTS and
Common
5. As soon as you have completed the
canvass OF your dis riots, Ill up your
blank. and make up loOtings in figures.
4 When ali is finished make immediate
return OF the blank TO the head canvssser
OF your town.
5. Communicate freely with all Dem.
Ocrats 10 the end that each and all NAV
understand that every inch OF the State
Is 70 be fought over. and that every man
IS expected TO do his whole DUTY.
6. Men are changing now. and person
al effort and persuasion with Inc wayer
Ing aud doubling will be fruitful of good
results.
!. Make return of your canv ass by the
FrS. day 0f AuguSt, TO the end that the
Executive Committee may have the en-
rollment of the State complete by the
18th of that month.
- The Executive Committee will
have further and important communica-
tons 10 make to you Immediately after
the canvass of tue whole State is finished.
GEN. CHARLES W. ROBERTS,
MARCELLUs Emery,
CHARLES y. HERsEY,
Democratic State Executive Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-08-03
Financial.

Democracy is now attempting the ieat
OF riding two horses, or monopoliziug
both sides and all sides OF the financial
question. PendIeton and Allen are quoted
10 different localities for and against in-
fiation. Pendeton's speech is skiIiiul
Koran, out OF which any doctrine oil
finance may be refuted or proved just as
il may suit the emotions or caprice Of the
locality. The New York WOrld-the
best Democratic authority extant-unaole
to understand the Gal!ipolis theorist.
pricks his bubbles as follows:
MIR. George II. Pendleton lately stood
up before an audience OF grown people
/ in Ohio on " edneseay, and said that he
was opposed to rushing ruihlessly back
to specie payments but that be wanted
"cUrrency redeensble at par in every
article OF utility. necessity, luxury or
desire, whether gold Or TODD or clothing,
debts and taxes" 1t specie payment"
DE not the redemption OF the currency
lat par in gold" what are specie pay
menis," and what in the world was Mr..
George II. PendIelon talking about
Did he mean what he didn't mean or
didn't he mean what he meant?