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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The National Board of Trade began its
seventh annual session yesterday at Philadel-
pha There was full representation from all
sections of the courtry. A communication was
read from the Boston delegates regretting their
inability to be present owing to the Bunker
Hill Centennial Celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Comptroller OF the Treasury has given
negative reply to the question whether an as
Segment of an award of the Court Of Commits
sioners of Alabama Claims is valid If made be-
fore the issuing of a warrant for its payment.
The Comptroller, says that in the usual process
of paying claims upon the Government the AN
ditor reports them to the Controller for his de-
cision thereon, and the allowance of the claim
and the ascertainment Of the amount due,
certified by the Comptroller, are conclusive
upon the Executive Department, yet the issu-
ing of the warrant must precede the execution
of the assignment or power of attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
ICOMM UNIC ATED.

saw this morning An old msn, over seventy
years of age, with bill Of some kind pinned
upon his back. I pity the poor creature that
was guilty of the act. None but deprsved
creature would do such thing. That old gem
temsn, somewhat demented, could, some years
ago, have bought and sold not less than fifty of
suoh scspegrsces l took the placard from his
back, and thought to myself with much indig
nation, wha. will BIO the end of tho perpetrstor
of that act2
God moves in mysterious way
His wonders to perform"
and God will deal justice to all. QUtNTo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

At the Peniusular Fruit Growers Associa-
tiop, which convened yesterday at Dover, Del,
it was stated that the peninsular peach crop
this year will reach six millions Of baskets, of
which four millions will be sent to market BY
railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

It is said that the reforms inaugurated in the
Pension Office by the present Commissioner are
frustrated to some extent by the persistent et-
forts of Congressman to have Incompetent
clerks retained 10 the various bureaus of the
Office: The Commissioner says it will take
seven years for the present force to examine
and dispose of the claims already filed, while
others are constantly accommodating. The Com
missioner asks Congressman to consider the
claims of the public rather than those Of the
political pensioners whom they are endeavor'
ing to have retained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Maine State Republican Convention
met at Portland yesterday. Gen. Selden Con
nor was nominated for Governor on the first
ballot. The platform adopted declares that the
Union ofthe States must be maintained at all
hazards; that the government is that OF the
nation, not OF the confederacy; that local self
government in matters purely local must be
adhered to; that there can be no legitimate
conflict between the powers Of the nation and
of any State; that a sound currency based Oh
coin and redeemablc in coin is essential to the
prosperity OF the people, and that the most
kindly relations should be cultivated between
all sections of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

HAIRY EsrING.-We learn from the Freder-
icksburg Star, that several farmers in that Sec
ton commenced on Monday and Tuesday last
to harvest their wheat, and it learns that the
prospect for good yield is quite Aattering. The
Culpeper Times says 1.-The harvest is near at
hand, and from what we can learn the prospect
of a good crop of wheat is promising. The
cat aud grass crops will be short. The stand
of corn is not so good in some places, yet there
Is ample time for this crop to mature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
COMMUNICATED.

lSOMMU
Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy
days may be long in the land. The injunction in
the decalogue ss delivered from Mount Sinai,
was most grossly violated by some young men
and boys who, no doubt, thought it very, funny
in making sport by pinnng Labels and other
printed matter to the back and coat tail of an
old man II years of age last Sunday. sermon
need not be preached, but the great Giver of
these laws in His own time and way. visits on
the viostors of His laws the merited punish
ment. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The New York Financial and Commercial
Chronicle says: I'VE hear that an effort is to
be made to get decision establishing the un-
constitutionaty Of the law in Virginia which
repealed the old Funding law, and consequent
" to restore that law to full force Tor bondhold-
ers to avail themselves of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
The Democratic primary elections, 10 Balti.

The Democratic primary elections, 10 Baltl.
more, yesterday, passed off very quietly, ex-
cept in few wards where there was contest
between the aspirants for Legislative honors.
The Gazette says, that in more than one 10
stance the ring candidates we're deteated-Do'
taby in the Eleventh, Nineteenth and Twen'
tieth wards. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Louisiana Census, it is said will not specify
white or colorcd 10 its enumeration, aud the
New Orleans Picayune publishes an intimation
that the omission is intended either ''to conceal
or prevent the exposure of the frauds in the
registration of colored voters perpetrated at the
last election, or to facilitate repetition Of SINH
lar frauds at future elections"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

Col. Ward H. Lamon, who will be recalle d
as the friend and law partner of President Lin
coin, and who is now resident of Martnsburg,
W. Va, is coming into prominence as candi-
date for the Republican nomination for Cover
nor of that State. He voted for Greeley
in 1872
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The New York Court of Appeals, as stated
yesterday, decided that VIM. Nj. Tweed was
only convicted of one misdemeanor, for which
the penalty was one year Imprisonment and
$3.50 fine, that the cumulative sentence OF
Judge Davis (who held that the conviction
covered fourteen distinct ofences) was con-
trary to law, and that Tweed, having served
out the term prescribed in the statute aud paid
the fine, was entitled to be discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

Strawberries are selling for three cents a
quart at Norfolk, Va. Growers allow people
to pick all they choose, as it costs them three
cents a quart to pick the fruit and consequent
ly there is nothing left out Of the ruling prices
to cover expenses Of packing and shipping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Commission to treat with the Sioux is
composed of the following gentlemen SWIM.
B. Allison, Bishop f. r Ames, +. W. Pal
mer, Brig. General Alfred H. Terry, Abra-
ham Comingo, Rev. S. D. Human, G. p.
Beauvois and j. Il. O'Bcirue, with Joe H.
Dryer as Secretary. 1t was originally intended
that the commission should consist of six per-
sous, but owing to the uncertainty as to the
acceptance of the invitation to serve on it, the
number was increased to eight. The Commits
sioners will receive eight dollars per day, with
an allowance for necessary expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

10 accordance with the usual custom, the
President has addressed letter to the Gar of
Russia cougratuating him upon the birth of a
grand daughter This letter Of congratulation
was written in reply to one from the Gar, Of
April S, informing the President of that event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

Mr.. T. j. Fisher, the artist, now of Rich
mond, Va, aud formerly of Knoxville, bar
completed painting Of the Head OF Christ,
which it is said secures the artists fame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The San Francisco Alta of the 9Th says that
the supply of shipping 10 that port and on the
way equals, in tons, the plumber of tons OF
wheat to be exported. In other words, there
is one ton of shipping to carry one ton of wheat,
to say nothing of the shipping that may come
after ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The report of the Department Of Agrcul
ture of the condition of the cotton Tor the pre-.
sent month makes most gratifying exhibit.
The increase over last year 10 the area planted
is between one and two per cent, and the con
dtion of the crop, with one exception, is the
most favorable of any for the past five seasons.
Though the planting was late, and the soil gen
orally too wet and cold for rapid growth, the
stand is good and the crop unusually clean,
while the yield will be fully up to the average.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

PEN1TENTIARY CASES Benjamin Jones,
colored, for breaking into the house of 4. W.
Ives, was sentenced to the penitentiary for
three years by the Circuit Court Of Fairfax
county yesterday and VIM. White, also color
ed for breaking into the house of Jerre Stokes,
was indicted, and was being tried by the same
court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

KILLED BY LIGurNINa.-Mr Wesley Ho
ney, of Stafford, had two valuable mules killed
by lightning 90 Saturday last They were in
the stable at the time, as were also Mr. Honey
and his father, who we're very much Jared.
They did not know the mules were struck until
an hour or two afterwards, when they returned
to water them when both of them we're found
dead. The stable was not 10 the least damaged.
FredericksL,ar0 Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

EDWARD G. MARSHALL, 500 of Chief Jus
tice Marshall, seventy years of age is a clerk in
the pension Office at 81 200 salary. MIR. Mar
shall resides 10 the city OF Alexandria, Virginia,
lost all his property during the war; is delicate
in health and resembles his father CuPeper
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The directors CT the Baltimore and Ohio and
the Pennsylvania roads met at noon to-day
the one in Baltimore aud the other in Phila-
delphia-to act upon the agreement for the
settlement of the contest between the two CON-
paDies Their action will be merely formal, as
it is well understood that the authorities are
known to be in favor of the settlement, and
that the war is practically ended, except SO
tar as 6pal ratification Of the terms is needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

There are now double-daiIy passenger trains
on the Chesapeake and Ohio road from Rich
moud to Huntington. The freight business
on this road is also said to be heavy at this
tinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

Gen. Spinner has received a large number OF
letters from spiritual mediums offering to find
the missing money package for him, in their
peculiar way, if he will pay them sufficiently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Freedman's Savings Bank Commission
ers now say that they will try and distribute a
dividend OF 20 per cent to the unfortunate de-
posiors next winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

A party of engineers are engaged in survey
ing again the route Of the proposed James River
road, commencing at Clifton Forge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

SToNEwALL ,JAcKsoN's WHEREABOUTS
The Salt Lake Herald says the simple faith of
Virginian Christian is aided by his faith in
man. He was asked if he thought Stouewall
Jackson was 10 heaven. wall, said the old
gentleman, II reckon he is if he started for
that place. He always managed to get round
in time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Baltimore Sun heads the dispatch Of the
release Of Tweed 'The Great Plumber Tri-
umphant ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

Secretary Dslano has sent two eutomoogsts
to the West to investigate the grasshoppers
and report on their cause and cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

The Maryland Fifth Regiment was received
10 Boston yesterday, with magnificent ova-
ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

A JUST TRIBUTE TO THE CLERGY..-The
New York Trlbuue comes to the defence of the
clergy against the light and even disrcspectul
terms in which, We regret to say, they are too
frequently alluded to III the newspapers Of the
country. The habit of penetrating witcism
or indulglng 10 coarse and indicate humor at
the expense Of the preachers, is one which is
not creditablc to those who practice it, or just
to the class against whom it Is aimed. A little
re Election would teach The propriety Of its dis
coutuuance. The following words Of the Tri.
bune are timely and just, and, we hope, will
not be without effect
1--WE have before US a considerable collection
of paragraphs cut from the newspapers, III which
clergy men are spoken Of in very cavalier style.
We are free to say that we consider this, even
from secular point of view, rs in exceedingly
bad tasto. No doubt the time has gone by in
which the prestly off e was treated with pop
ular veneraton well nigh superstitlous nor
should we care to bring that time back again If
we could. But we cannot be unmindful of the
fact that tho pulpit is still of immense import
ance to tho peace, happiness and progress OF So
Getty. Even where it does not convert 1t Guilt
Yates it imparts thoughtful and com parative-
ly elevated tone to the popular mind it is al
ways, in speech, at least and in doctrine, the
champion Of good morals; and whatever may
have been the sins of the few, the mass of reli
gious ministers are, beyond controversy, pure,
true, honest, well. meaning, and well-educated,
intent upon doing a good work. and actually
doing, by guiding the young, by confirming the
virtuous, and by retaining the erring. We do
not think that men occupying such position OF
difficulty and responsibility should be lightly
criticised, disrespectCully spoken OF, carelessly
Judged, or generally condemned as body, be-
ceusc here and there one of them falters or falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

STORM On Saturday morning last fright
full thunder storm passed over this town.
Lightning struck in several places but did no
particular damage, except in the Telegraph
Office, where the current of electricity
was too strong for the wires aud IN
struments, and tore up things generally.
Balls of fire were scattered over the room caus-
ing our friend Capt Thompson to dance some
what after the style Of old Dan Tucker when
"a red hot coal got 10 his shoe" The dam
age has been repaired and business resumcd.--
Cufpeper Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

T HOPE THAT WITH MY FACILITIES
l. for continuing the express business, and
with strict attention, may have continuance
OF the patronage of the public. Baggage and
fteghts called for and forwarded to all points.
Office No. north Washington street.
y. w. YUNDT,
je l6-1m Proprietor Yundts Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

HAVING THIS DAY DISPOSED OF MY
LII business in the city of Alexandris, Va, to
Mr. y. w. YUNDT,
[ would respectfully return thanks for the pht
ronsge bestowed upon me, and ask q contnu.
unce of the same for Mr.. Yundt, who will carry
on the business under the name of YUNDTS
EXPRESS.
All parties having claims against me will
please present the same
GEO. w. KNOX,
Proprietor knoxs Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16


Steamer Jane Moseey Norfolk, to + A Reed.
She reports two vessels ashore-one At Matthias
Point, and one at the White House-and TO
vessels in the river bound up.
U S Coast Survey steamer Geo Blake, for
the Navy Yard.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Curriomsn. TO F A Reed
Schr w Godfrey, Bristol. to Hampshire Il
Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr NJ Farley, Norfolk, for Washington.
Schr Maria Pierson Groton by American
Coal Co.
Schr Hazleton, Boston, Ivy American Coal Go.
Schr Helen "A Ames Now Bedford, by Amer
lean Coal Co.
Schr A Reppelier, Richmond. by } P Agncw
Schr Adlie Blaisde;l, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schrs Calvin p Harris and Ida Birisall, from
this port, cleared at New London 18th.
Schr Emily Bsrtle, at Vineyard Haven June
l3, from Boston for Georgetown, DC, on nigh!
of 12!h, when off Cape Cod in the fog Vas run
into by two schOuners unknown. one of them
having three nlass split toresail, lost cathesd
and one shroud Oh the stArboard sidei damage
to the other cssels unknown.
Schr N Ii Skinner, from Georgetown, d. g.,
supposed for Somerset passed up Mount Hope
Bay l3th with loss Of foresail, and trysail sci
for foresail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
,IEW DRY GOOD

Opening this 18th day of June, 1875.
POPULAR PRICES"
A choice line of Fancy Cassimeres and Mar
settles, Vestings, Linen Drillings, Victoria
Lawns, Linen Suitings, &c. Also another large
assortment of beautiful Calicoes, and full stock
ofSheetngs, Towelings, &c.
II. B. HooMgs. D. F. BRASHEAR,
je l6 No 109 King st., Alexsndria, VS..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

REM ,RKs Wheat Is inactive at yesterdays
quotations; offerings of $40 bushels red with
sales at 1877 for prime. Corn is steady; sales Of
mixed at 90 and 81, with offerings of 99S bushels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
MANASSAS DIVISION

MANASSAS DIVISION.
Passenger Train daily, except Sunday, be-
tween Strasburg and WasG ington. Leave Strss'
burg junction 3.55 q. M, arrive at Alexandria
9.35 n M, and at Washington 930a m: Leave
Washington 400 p. M, Alexandria 4.45 p. M,
arrive nj Strasburg junction . 45 p. m; Good
connection ut Manassas Junction with Main
Line Mail Train, both South and North bound.
At Washington, full connection with North
and West; at Dsnville, to and from South and
phis, Atlanta, New Orleans Arkansas and Tex
as, and at Gordonsvlle and Charlottesville,
with double daily trains on Ches. & Ohio K f..
East aud West.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS run through sOith'
ont change between Baltimore md NeW Orleans,
via Lynch burg, East Tennessee and Atlanta
Line.
Excursion tickets to all the Summer Resorts,
on SALE Lowest rates to all points
G. j. FOKEACRE, Con- Manager.
ppnaDJIS in ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

HAIL STORM A very severe hail storm
passed over portion of Pittsylvanla, Camp
bell and Charlotte counties a few days since.
Iu some places the hail stones were laying one
foot deep on the ground after the storm was
over, and in other places, it is said, that small
areas we're covered to the depth OF over two
feet. The crops 10 the region over which this
storm passed, are utterly ruined. la some
cases where dwellings stood in range of the hail
the glass was all broken out and cVou the
Shingles torn from the houses. This statement
comes from reliable source, and We give it as
we heard it.-Lyachbug Ne,os.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

WILLIAM N. BERKLEY & SON
w HAVE OPENED
Table Diapers, Cottonades, Fancy Prints,
Bleached and Brown Domestics, DENNIS, Crash,
Fancy Prints in great variety, with Summer
Cassimeres at prime cost They invite their
friends from city and country to give them an
early call. Je IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16

ASLEEP Two WEEKS BEFORE DEATH
Mrs. Hannah 3. Watson, wife Of A. b. Wat
son, and daughter Of Henry and Harriet John
son, of North Branford, Conn.,, died in Bos-
ton, May Ii, aged thlrty-two years and seven
month Her body was brought to North Bran
ford and buried. The circumstances attending
her death were quite peculiar. The Boston
News says
The symptoms Of the case are we'll known to
the medical fratnernity, but instances OF it are
of infrequent occurrence. Mrs. Watson, who
is lady about thirty-two years of age, suffer cd
much during the winter from painful affection
Of the head, which was an indication of brain
difficulty. This was followed by acute mania,
and on her recovery the lady was slightly de-
mented, from which, however she was soon free.
Two weeks ago she was again taken Ill, and has
since then laid in an insensible connition. The
sense of feeling was entirely gone, and also that
of hearing. The patient could see, but possessed
no consciousness of what she was looking at
The organs Of respiration and digestion contin-
ued in order, but the patient took very little
nourishment. The case undoubtedly resulted
from an affection Of the brain, and has offered
an interesting and valuable study to medical
students.
DEATH OF 2. McCRACKEN. Patrick Nc
Cracker, senior member OF the firm OF Nc
Cracker & Bro. died 10 Fredericksburg yester
day morning, aftera severe illness of veral
weeks. Mr.. McCracken, just after the war
settled in Fredericksburg, and By his industry
genial manners and liberality, succeeded 10 at
tracing to this section of Virginia, many i'm
migrants from Northern States, and from for
elgn lands. He always took az active interest
ia every measure for the development and pros
perity of his adopted State, which he loved
with an affection as warm as that he felt for his
native soil. His hospitable entertainment of
Strangers, his earnest efforts 10 behalf Of every
enterprise 10 which this city was Interested, aud
his generous disposition will be long remember
ed. Mr.. McCracken, was in the 49ih year Of
his age. He was member of the town Coun
Gil at the time of his death, and had but recent
ly been reelected for another term OF SERVICE
Fredericksburg Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
NORTH BOUND. Mail Train. Elk
MIXED TRAIN.

Leave Lynchburg daily, except Sunday, q!
500 n. IL A.; arrive at Danvile IL. rs u. III. Leave
Dauvile 255 p M. arrive at Lynchhurg $50
D. m This train makes good connection at
Danvile with Richmond and Dsnvlle trains,
n orth and South; and at Lynchbnrg, with reg
uar Express Train on this line, in both direc.
tions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
WARRENTON BRANCl

Connection between Warrenton and Mai
Line, to and from North and South bound Mai
and South bound Express Trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-16
r livery AND SALE STABLE.

The arrangement heretofore existing between
William G. Iegg, esq.,, and the undersigned,
having bsen terminated by mutual c<naent the
public are respectfully informed that thankful
for past fsvors, the undersigned will continue TO
solicit their patronage in the LIVERY BUS1.
N ESS at the stable on Washington street, near
King in Aexandria city:
My stock of ANIMALS CARRIAGES, Sc,
is first class and particular attention is paid to
HORSES AT LIVERY. None but kind, polite
and reliable hostlors, &c, are employed.
je Him VIM. Il. THORNTON.
ERESH SARD1NES, halves and quarters,
- INST received and for sale low by
w. +. BROOKES,
je S TAT King street.
TWINS PATENT HAIR CkIMPERS-An-
L other supply just received ut
FERGUSON & BROS,
my27 96 King street.
DRIME ORANGES and LEMONS for sale
l. by [my29] GEO. hcBURNEY & SON.