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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL.

NohilOi' CoO1NOlu
At a meeting of the members elect of the
Common Council for the year commencing july
lst, 1875, held 1T noon on that day, there were
were present:
From the lst ward W. S. Moore, D. L. Smoot
hugh Latham and Joseph Hopkins.
I'd ward, q. r. Shinn, Joseph Broders G. L.
Simpson and NJ. B. Harlow.
Sd ward, T. v Kisheill, W. Fl. Fowle, A.
Schcfsld ami j. S Beach.
4th ward Edward Hughes C. H. Smith, P
L. Evans and g. w. Smms
The Board having been called to order by
Harold Snowden, Clerk OF the former Board
the above named named members answered to
their names.
The first business in order being the election
of II President, Mr.. Hopkins nominated for that
office George K. Shinn, esq.,. of the "a ward,
President OF the former Board. The nomina.
ton having been seconded and there being no
other nomination, on motion the Clerk was d.
rected to cast the unanimous vote of the Board
for MIR. Shinn, and that gentleman was declared
elected, and having taken the oath of office as
administered by the Mayor, took the President
chair and thanked the members for the honor
conferred upon him, pointing to his course dur
ing the live years, for which time he had been
the presiding officer o. that body as an indica-
ton OF what it would be in the future.
The members then advanced by wards and
were sworn into Office by the President
The next business in order being the election
IL.
were nominated for that Office and Messrs Har-
low and Hughes having been appointed tellers,
| announced the result of the bullo. to be: for
Snowden II tor O Brisn $50 the former was
declared elected.
j. +. Walsh Peter w. Simpson and John
Walker were then nominated Tor NJ essenger,
and ballot having been taken by the same tell
erS the result was IN. ounced rs follows: Walsh
8, simpson z Walker $50 Mr. Walsh was de-
clared elected
The rules of order of the last Board were then
read by the Cerk,and an amendment, offered by
Mr.. Risheill, providing for the appointment OF
u committee on police, having been, after some
debate, Withdrawn, were adopted for the gov.
eminent of this Board.
a committee, consisting of Messrs. Hopkins
and Broders, appointed by the President to
wait upon the Board of Aldermen and inform
them that the Common Council had uzed
and were ready to install the Mayor IN Joint
| convention. and inviting them into this Board
for that purpose, reported that the Board of Al
dermen having no quorum had adjourned until
next Tuesday night, to which time the Council
then adjourned.
Teste: HAROLD SNOWDEN, Cpk.
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HoNoRABLY ExONERATED. Mr.. T. j.

HoNoRABLY ExoNERATED.-Mr.. I. j.
Gardner, the special agent lately sent here to
investigate the charges that had been preferred
against MIR. f. K. White, Collector of IuterDal
Revenue Of this district, by certain members of
his Own party, has made his report to the Com
missioner, and in it Mr. White is completely
indicated and hooorably exonerated. Mr..
White is one of the few Radicals from the
North who, having been appointed to lucrative
positions in the South, has so conducted him
self as to give no cause of complaint to the ma
jority OF the people among whom he resides,
and bis management of the affairs of his Office
doubtless gives as much general satisfaction as
that of any one who would be appointed By the
present administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

COUNTY CoURr-Judqe James Sangster pre-
siding.-Benjamiu Pollard qualified as Overseer
Of the Poor for Jefferson Towoship.
Andrew jenkins qualified as Justice of the
Peace for Jefferson Township.
John Curry qualified as Overseer of the Poor
for Arlington Township.
The Court then adjourned over to allow the
officers elected at the last election to qualify.
The time will DOT expire until II o'clock to-
night, and Judge Sangster will remain in the
CITY to take the qualification of John B. Sy-
phax, the newly elected Treasurer, be being
the only one who has not yet qualified.
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COM VI Ek(iIAI,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. July 1.-There were
no choice lots of Wheat on Change to-day, and
the market for the qualities otfered~wss fairly
active at yesterdays quotstionsissles of q prime
lot Of white ut 1913, and red at 122 and 123 for
good, and 3 and 127 for prime offerings of
226 bushels. Corn is less firm, and prices are 1c
off; sale Of white at o. mixed at 90, and yellow
at IS; total offerings SOC bushels. Oats are in
light receipt; no sales reported.
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SAILED.
MEMOIR RAND
G.Y.N.fL Esf.N.NERTE.

Arrived-Boats P l. Leman and Jno Parrot,
TO Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co., via Rock
creek John Spencer, Silver Wave, M Scalley
and ! Sammon, to } P Agnew; w Morris, s
Howison Sau,'l Henry, H Q Csughton, j H
Departed-Boats w Morris, S S Howison,
$ Henry, H Claughton. j II Platte William
Smith, I Semmes, Nj Scsiley and H Wild
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journalistic.

New York, July 1.-The Evening Post
takes possession, to-day, Of its quarters in the
new building which bears its name on the
southeast corner of Fulton street and Broadway
The removal takes place on the 5Oth anniver-
sary of the day on which WIN. Cullen Bryant
began to write for the Evening Posi-.
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Fire.

New YORK, July 1.-The Cylinder Oil
Works, owned by Leonard & Ellis, situated
near Atlantic Dock, Brooklyn. were burned
this morning. There were SIX large tanks, each
containing over two thousand gallons of oil,
which soon became .igutcd. Leonard & Ellis
estimate their loss at about Sc, 900 dollars.
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Stolen Child Recovered.

PorTsvlLLE, July Willie Wolf, aged 6
years, stolen from his home. 10 Scranton, some
months since has been found at Mahouey City,
10 charge Of an intoxicated woman. Both have
been sent to Scranton, the boy to his parents
and the woman, under arrest. charged with
abduction,
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Police REPORT. Affairs at police head

POLICE REPORT. Affairs at police head
quarters we're SO quiet, this morning, that the
Mayor, who had returned from his short visit
to Charlottesville, aud was ready to try any
cases that might be brought before his court,
was not required to go there, the ouly cases re-
ported being two men who. having been locked
up for being incapable of taking care of them
selves on account Of the liquor they had drunk,
We're discharged as soon as they got sober. A
oolored boatman came there and reported that
he had been robbed, but as he did not know by
whom, or Of how much, and was incohcreut in
the information he lodged, Nothing could be
done for him. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

STATE ASSESSOR Wesley Avery, who
was lately appointed by Judge Lowe to make
the general assessment ofthe property in this
made every FIVE years, entered upon his duties
this morning
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Launch.

WILMINGTON, DEL, July 1.-The Harlan
& Holliogsworth Co., to-day, launched the iron
steamship Brashear, built for Charles Morgan,
and Intended for the New Orleans and Brashrsr
City line. Tonnage $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

CoLoRED EXcURsIoN.--A large colored ex.
cursion party from Washington and this city,
left here this morning, in special train for
Warrenton. They were accompanied by brass
band, which paraded through some OF the streets
betore the train left
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NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
COLLECTORS OFFICE

ALEXANDRIA, VA, July l. 1876 !
The attention of all parties interested is re-
specttuliy called IL the following provision in
the Revenue Bill of 1876, viz:
1.-The Collectors OF Taxes shall make a
discount of five per cent on al tax bills paid in
full by the 10Th of July; Of four Per cent on all
such paid in full by the lst of August; of three
per cent on all such paid in full by the lst OF
September; of two per cent on all such paid in
full by the lst of October, and of one per cent
on all such paid in full by the 18th of October,
1875 and shall furnish the Finance Committee
with q list OF the names, dates and discounts AL
of which discounts they shall have credit"
Office: Room No Royal street front, lar
ket Building -.
JOHN T. HILL Col N Dist.
jy l-tAl s. X. FIELD, Col. s. Dist
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Loader and Price.

New YORK, July 1.-The case Of Joseph
Loader, accused of swe airing to false affidavit
against Rev. H. w. Beecher, Was resumed in
The Third District Court 10 Brooklyn, to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

OvERBoARD.--A colered boy named George
Thomas, while angling at Fishtowo, yesterday
afternoon, accidentally fell overheard, but was
rescued by the captain Of the canal boat Ben
Bessell, which was dischargiug cargo of gas
coal there.
A little child, daughter of Capt. Frank
Swain, of Sharpsburg, fell into the uper level
Of the canal, Dear the basin. yesterday after
moon, but was rescued by one of the lock tenders.
F.McCarthy, after she had very nearly drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

LAWYERS. Among those who graduated in
law at the University of Virginia this session,
we notice Jas. V. Brooke, VIM. Caldwell,
Edward 7. Cole, Walter D. Dabbey, n j.
Manson, John f. Rlxey. Winfield NJ Simpson,
Clarence Thomas, and E. ToWoes, of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

PARTIAL RAINS. AS an evidence of the par
tiallty.ot the rain of Tuesday evening aud light
gentlemen from the adjoining country report
high water in Cameron Run while Back Lick,
but few miles distant, is almost dry.
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specie shipments

New YORK, July l.-Speeie shipments t
Europe to-day 100000 of which $3.50, 900 is il
gold coin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

LILA private telegram received here, this
afternoon, from New York, states that Hector
caches, promising young artist, formerly OF
this city, but for some years past resident of
New York, is lying there at the point of death
10 fact not expected to live until the morning.
His brother-in-law, Mr. Townshend Fendall, has
been summoned to his bedside, and will leave
here this evening.
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Six PER Cent paid on deposits, payable on
demand. Special rates on time deposits. j. FL.
SQUIERs Il Co., Washington, d. G.,
my 27-eotf
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.YHLSE.nE.rTS.
GABBATH SCHOOL CONCERT.

SABBATH SCHOOL CONCERT.
The Sabbath School of the METHODIST
PROTESTANT CHURCH, assisted by rare
talent from Washington and ths city, will give
q PARLOR ENTERTAIN ENT, consisting
of the rendition Of select Solos, Duets Qaartettes
and Choruses, Recitations Dialogues and Tab
BODY HALL.
Doors open at II o'clock; curtain to rise at 8
o'clock precisely
Tickets for two adults 40c; single tickets Csc !;
children lOc. May be obtained from tho Super
intendent, children and teachers and at the door
of the hall.
je 28-td J. TACEY, Sup't
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FIRE.-A fire occurred 10 the Columbia
Engine House this morning by which TWO coats
xpd Two cushions were burned aud the front
of the new hose carriage and some of the
wainsooting charred. The flames it is thought
lgnited from the spontaneous ignition of some
Rreasey tow that had been thrown in the waste
HOY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

If your skin is yellow, or if you are troubled
with pimples and boils, cleanse your blood will
DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills.
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Yellow Fever.

KEY WEST. July There we're two dealt
here yesterday FROM fever.
(Siyoed) j. V. HARRIS, Health Officer.
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NEW DIRK, July 1.-The subject of tho
long consultation yesterday between Beecher' $
and Tilton s counsel was the following letter,
sent by counsel of the defendant to those of the
plaintiff:
CRY Court OF BROOKLYN,
BROOKLYN, June 20
S. d. Norris, Esq
DEAR SIR--lt being found that the alleged
newly discovered evidence, embodied by you in
the athdaVlts, which were published before the
jury retired, and, which were in the presence
of the jury, made the subject of motion to
reopen the case, Was fabrication, and one OF the
authors OF IT being now u0der arrest for per-
jury, and his confederate having confessed, we
think, We have the right to ask that these facts
be communicated to the jury. We suggest
that you uolte, with US. in asking the Chief
Justice TO call the jury into court, and that
these facts be stated to them by counsel,
Yours very respectfully,
AUSTIN ABBOTT.
Thomas 6. SHEARMAN.
BENZ +. Tracy
JOHN l.. HILL.
The Tribune says: The defendants counsel
offered to let their apponents put the subject
10 the proposed explanation to the jury 10 their
WV ioosookC, duO SuO"Cu u WllilUSUCSS 10
agree upon almost any plan that would with
draw the afidavits entirely from the minds of
the jury. Nevertheless it was found to be i'm
possible to agree, and, when Tilto1 was sent
tor to axe part 10 the consultation, and broug bit
10 BY Pearsall, the defendants lawyers left the
the room. Here the matter rests. Counsel
for Beecher have not given up the hope of
perfecting some such arrangement as the one
already discussed, before the jury have ended
their deliberations.
New YORK, July 1.--Judge Nelson was on
hand early, at half past 10. His honor receiy-
ed Communication from the jury, which he
opened and read, and then issued instructions
that the counsel should be sent for. The Jud &c
declined to make the contents Of the note
koown.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, July lat l:27 o clock
the jury came into court The counsel were
then assembled aud Judge Nelson was on the
bench. The foreman, Carpenter, stated that
they could not agree on a question Of fact,
when the Judge told them to disregard the
subject of the affdavits, submitted to him for
new trial, and sent them back to their room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

Thomas j. Packard, of Fairfax county, son
of Rev. Dr.. Packard. has had the degree Of
bachelor of letters conferred upon him at the
University of Virginia.
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LOCAL NEWS.

BURaLARY.-An account Of the burglary Of
Mr.. Bernheimer's store, 10 this city, was pub.
lished in yesterdays Gazette. The Washing.
ton Republican OF this morning gives the follow.
ing additional particulars early yesterday
morning the detective corps in this city we're
made acquainted with the fact and on the alert
to apprehend the guilty parties. Detectives
McElfresh and Sargent obtained information
that suspicious character was at the Freed
mau's Village, near Arlington, Va, and from
the description given believed it was the man
wanted, and immediately proceeded to that
place. On their arrival they found that Con-
stables Bates and Gordon had taken into GUS
tody colored man on the charge of carrying
concealed weapons. The officers instituted a
search, and we're successful in fudiug all the
articles stolen from the Alexandria store the
night before. They produced warrant for the
arrest of the man, whom they recognized as
Thomas Laggins, who is charged with roobing
the residence of S. Goldstein on the 4th of last
mouth Of a quantity of <iIverware and linen,
valued at $2OU, (which has been nearly all re-
covered, and he was turned over to them and
brought to the city. The accused is sullen,
desperate looking negro, and has done consid-
cradle of this sort of business aud been very
successful. The detectives have done this com
munity and the adjacent country great service
in securing him. His guilt is positive, and it
is to be hoped that his conviction will be equal
ly as certain
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Weather Probabilities

~ WASHINGTON, July /, II a. N.
For the Middle States, northwest to south
vest winds, rising barometer, cool, clear or
partly cloudy weather.
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ESCAPE FROM THE JAIL. "A coiored man
named Henry Warner committed to Jail for
court, for robbing the store of Mr. George A.
Bossart, escaped from that prison yesterday
afternoon white engaged 10 removing the furui-
ture Of the retiring jailor, aud has not been
heard of since
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-01

UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS. These services
we're again largely attended, yesterday, both
at noon and at night. The open air service ut
night was most pleasant, the evening being
clear, and the temperature after sunset delight
tul. Mr.. Howard preached from Cd Corinthians,
verse 20, Now then we are ambassadors for
Christ, as though God did beseecb you by US !;
We pray you 10 Christ's stead, be We reconciIed
to Cod" The wonderful truth of this Scripture
was pressed upon sDaers, that God having
made every provision for their salvation, comes
to them, 10 the person Of his ambassadors, and
beseaches them to be recoucied to Him, and
yet many refuse to their own eternal uudong.
1t was very solemn to see hundreds sitting 10
such profound quiet, out in the dusk under
the stars listening with closest attention to the
earnest, tender, and searching words of the
speaker. Many attended the enquiry meeting
held at the close in the Church. showing that
the word was with power. Some found peace
in believing.
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b 4U PURCHASE

B4U PURCHASE
Take look at
DEALHAM'S MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY
CLOTHING
AND
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISH'G. GOODS
Comprising the finest Suits Of Clothing, and a
variety of the latest novelties in Furnishing
Goods. Among the latter just received, a full
line of p.
FRENCH KID GLOVES,
which will sell on condition to return the pur.
chase mony without gainssy for any that may
rip or tear.
MY PRICES ARE TO SUIT THE TIMES.
: Is ..s .
Call early at ~. S. DEALHAMS,
The Fashionable Clothler, :
my Is No. So King street.
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Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.
We have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, ano
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi
tatingly recommend to be the very best On sale
in the city. W. B. WADDEY,
NH ~ "a King street
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TlTIZENS' NATIONAL BANK,
~ Alexandria, July l, 1876.
The Board of Directors have this day declared
semi-annual DIVIDEND OF THREE AND
ONE HALF PER CENT, payable on and after
the SLh instant. ...s!i
jy l-3t VIM. II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
E'1RST NATL BANKsOF ALEXA., VA,
- June &c. 1875
The SEMI.ANNUALD DIVIDEND (si1 per
cent? will be paid to The stock holders on and
alter TUESDAY, July 9TH, 1875
je 3O-3t ChAS. r. HUUFF, Cashier.
THERMOMETERS, of various sizes and
Il prices, received and for sale by
je 81 E. s. LEADBEATER s. BRO. !
HUBBELL'S PREPARED WHEAT: for
IA children diet juspreceived and for sale by
Je ~ WAKEFIELD &.HALL.s
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The JAL.-The new jailor, MIR. B. G. Cline,
took charge of that prison. With its 6tteeo in
mates, this morning, with Mr.. Daniel O'Sul.
van as his turnkey. ~ >
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PORT or HEX L>'DRIa, JULY
ARRIVE

ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, to Broders s.
Go. She reports u brig ashore of Blackstone's
Island and one loading in Wicomco; also as
passing one schooner in the Narrows bound up.
U s light house tender Bates, for the Navy
Yard.
SAILED.
Steamer Jane Moseley, Norfolk, by F A
Reed
Schr Charles Morton, Portland, by Hsmp-
shire and Baltimore Cosl Co. J.. :.
Schr Repeater, Fredericksburg Va, by j ?
Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Ida Birdsall, for Groton, hence, at New
London 18th uit
Schrs Geo ii Mills and White Form, hence
ut Providence 18th.
Schr Albert Mason, hence, at New York 18th.
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|. 0. 0. F.-F D. Stuart, 2. G. Sire, will
visit Potomac Lodge, No. IS. tomorrow night,
tor the purpose Of installing the officers OF that
Lodge. The members of Sareppta Lodge, No.
As, will be present to participate 10 the cere-
monies -5U.... ....
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EDUCaTxOJN.8L.

EDUCaTxOJv:aL.
MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE, for both
AH1 sexes, is on the Philadelphia and Balti.
more Central Railroad. Superior buildings,
home care, earnest teachers. First class Lee
lures. Small pupils admitted the entire year.
It is Incorporated, the Trustees are Friends.
Hon. Washington Townsend says:
As to the progress OF my late ward, who was
under your care and tuition for over two years,
l WAS we'll satisfied with the school, its arrange
ment and discipline and the progress in know
ledge he made" Address,
j. SHORTLIDGE, A. NJ,
Je l0-4m Concordville, Pa.
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Ladies' Misses and ChiIdren'S Boots
Shoes and Slippers.

We are this day receiving full line of La
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes anc'
Slippers, suitable for Spring and Summer, en-
chasers to call and examine for themselves, a
they will be sold at low prices.
NH q w. B. WADDEY, "a King st.
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BASE BALL The HowAKDs TRIUMPHANT
At the close of the session on the 23l ult at
the Episcopal High School, near this city, the
first nine of the Howard B. B. G., OF that ln-
slitution, determined to accept several chal-
lepges to play with clubs at distance Thurs
day afternoon, the 24h, they met the first
nine Of Georgetown College, 90 the college
grounds, but being unable. for want of time,
to conclude, drawn game Was called at the
close of the sixth inning.
% Saturday, the Goth, contest with the
Orange Court house club resulted in favor of
the Howards by score of 80 to I.
The victors then wentn on to the University
Of Virginia, Were, on tuesday, the 10Th, at
ten in the morning, they encountered the first
nine of the Monticello club, composed of stu
dents-a club which recently beat the Wash
lEgtou and Lee pine at Lexington. After an
animated game, occupying Two hours and Eff
teen minutes, the High School boys we're again
triumphant, the score being: Towards, 19
Monticeilos, s.
The result of their late tour, as Well as of
the season for them now closed, is subject of
just pride to the Towards. They have, except
10 the case OF two drawn games, been vicori-
Gus in every match this year, and now rest Sc
curey on their laurels.