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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

For some time past there have been move
ments on foot, in Baltimore and some other
parts of Maryland and now definitely taking
shape, intended to secure coalition of Rcpub.
licans, independent voters and dissatisfied
Democrats into an opposition to the regular
Democratic nominees in the State. The ee.
ments Of opposition appeared in the last cleo.
ton for members Of the Legislature, and recent
events have increased this dissatisfaction, and
the Republicans, to take advantage Of it, have,
it would seem decided upon a mastery mac.
tivity, allowing the unattached and dissatisfied
elements to suggest men who will be approved
BY them, so as to form coalition. Tie Balti-
more Sun says: "To what extent this scheme
may be carried out remains to be seen, but it
is certain every encouragement has been given
to it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

NEWS OF THE DAY.
"1o sho1o the very age and bodv of the II,

ITO shoao the vsry age and body Of the Times"
Two more Of the outlaws of Franklin county,
Illinois, who were recently fired on by the
Sheriff posse, have been discovered, one be-
ing dead. Seven Of the fourteen fired upon
have been found either dead or wounded. Le-
gal proceedings will be at once commenced
against such Of them as may be captured.
Theodore W. Brown, one of the parties
charged with the robbery of the forty seven
thousand dollar package from the Treasury De
partmept, was before the Washington Police
Court, on Saturday, for herring, but the
Government not being ready to proceed to trial
the case was postponed to the 30th instant.
Mrs. Mary Klllerbouse died at Kinderhook,
N. Y, Friday night, aged one hundred and six
years, two months and nine days. Her maiden
name was Miss Lick. She had been married
four times, first at the age of eighteen and last
at eighty eight, and leaves an extensive prog
eny scattered all over the country.
The absconding Baltimore bankrupts Cutie
and Bordley were arrested in Canada on Fri
day, the former just as he was boarding a
steamer, and the latter after chase of twenty
miles, Both are held under an old English
statute concerning foreign absconding debtors.
The English grain market is inactive, but
prices appear to be we'll sustained. The wheat
thus far put upon the market has been of in
ter'or quality, aud the harvest will be about
three per cent. below fine yield.
The American rifemen arrived at New York
Saturday evening on the steamer City of Ber-
lln, and we're accorded an enthusiastic recep-
ton.
The census Of Louisiana, recently completed,
shows total population of 4O4, 36I whites, and
1870 colUred, being an excess of the latter OF
1865.
The French Minister of War, has declared
that the reorganization of the army would be
confined to peace footing, for purely deten-
slve purposes
The apprehended insurrecton in Georgia
has been etfectually prevented, the excite
ment is over, and peace and order have been
restored.
A Congress of German journalists assembled
at Bremen on Saturday, and passed resolutions
asking imperial Legislation in behalf of the lib
erty Of the press.
The Swiss National Council has paooed rooo
lutions for the suppression of the converts of
the Sisters of Charity.
Mr. Henry Il. Starkweather, father of Mrs.
John T. Hoffman, died at New York, on Sat
urday night.
The French Minister denies that the circula.
ton Of Gladstone's pamphlet on "Vaticauism"
was ever interdioted in France
The late Emperor Ferdinand of Austria lett
the Pope legacy of 100000, which has -
ready been paid.
The Medical Council of Toronto is taking &C.
ton for the suppression of illegal practioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23
Letter from Clarke Couniy.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. !
WHITE Posi-, Va, August S.-Whatevcr
else the farmers rave to Iroak about it is not
the want of ran. For the past few weeks we
have bad the most abundant showers to the
great relief and improvement Of all CROPS The
corn crop is pretty we'll made, and is the best
we have had tor years. 10 consequence of the
wet weather wheat threshiug has been much
retarded. That crop as rule is very poor
one, not over three iourths Of what it was last
year. AS this is the crop principally relied up
On tor FeVinue Its tallule is very unfortunate.
lhere are some EXCEPTIONS to the bad crop,
however. Mr.. James V. Weir, near here, re-
ports that from seve uty-nine acres he realized
800 bushels weighed from the machine. This
IS an average OF over twenty. four bushels per
acre and is due to good and judicCous manage
ment, MIR. w. being one OF the most careful
and palnstaklng farmers 10 the valley He used
phosphate at the rate Of two hundred per acre.
Politics are at her low ebb at present,
though lively time is expected among the
various ssplrants for legislative honors this fall.
dog tax or no dog tax will be prominant Is
sue. Our good people in mass convention de.
chneo 10 make nominations, so the field is
open to all. The wisdom of this course is much
questioned. The Senatorial Convention meets
next week IN Winchester to nominate Senator
from this district 1t is supposed the present
Senator (Nlr. Ward) will not have serious op-
position. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23
PORT PaLsxs.lIiss s.7, .1siG UsT2s.
Sun rose..."......5 y Moon rises .........lU Il
Sun sets ............6 AZ High watrr q u
ARRIV ED.

ARMED.
Steamship Z G Knight, New York, to Hooe
8 Johnston.
Reed.
Steamer Sue, Point Lookout TO J Broders &
20. She reports passing about twenty coasters
IN the river, four off Piney Point and three off
Matthias Point most of them bound up. One Of
them is the Ellen Tobln, from New York.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Cur oman, to Shinn s. Co.
Schr Virginia Dsro, Havre-de. Grace, to tt
Mchahey Il Go.
Schr L Drummond, Salisbury, for Wash.
ington.
Schrs Florence Dean and II r Masters for
Georgetown.
p Ste Steamer Lady of the lake, Norfolk, by IA
Schr Roger Drury, hence, at Boston DIST
Scar Il Emerson. hence Tor New Bedford,
ut Vineyard Haven 10Th
Schr benny Boat for this port, at Bath 18th.
Schr Four Sisters, hence, At Portland 10Th.
Schr Mary Ellen, for this port sailed from
Windsor n. s.. 18th
ochr Minnie, hence, al Norfolk 10Th.
Schr } II Gallagher cleared ut Philadelphis
for this port Dist
Schrs Laura A Mcsser, r W Godfrey and
Mary D Haskell, hence at Bottom Goth.
Schr Ihos Watt, from Windsor for this port,
was at Vineyard Haven 9th
Schr U meas, hence, at New London 18th
;, Schr NJ Shepard, Of Orleans, Mass, from
Provincetown for New York, was capsized off
Chatham August GOTH a. 2 D. IN. The crew were
taken off at Il. m. by tho schr Thomas Watt,
from Windsor, N. s., for Alexandria, and sub
sequently transferred to fisherman bound to
Harwich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23
Letter from Loudoun County,

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. |
LEEsBURG, VA, Aug. 2l.-Buujel, who
shot the negro at Beuton's camp meeting, was
| brought to town last night. 1t is considered a
balabe case, as the shot that struck the negro
is supposed to have been fired when Bundel
| stumbled. No effort has yet been made to
bail him.
Our precinct meeting was called to order at
the third ringing Of the Courthouse bell to-
| day, with about fifty persons 10 attendance.
): 1. Stuart was called to the chair and John
| ii. Alexander made secretary. Ten delegates
we're appointed to the Senatorial Convention
a count OF the votes showed II for Douglas
Tyler, II for VIM. Matthew, and 7 for Thos
Il. Taylor. Several, perhaps fifteen or twenty,
| did not participate in the voting which was by
as being, unwilling to do any act which might
commit tn N to any particular mau tor Lou.
doun. The delegates are Powell Harrison.
j. w. Foster, Walter Harrison, II. 0. Clay
ett A. }. Bradfeld, f. NJ Henderson, g. 7.
McCabe, Ii. q. Wallace, John NJ. Orr and L.
M. Shumate. They are entirely uniustructed
as to other candidates, and regarded as repre-.
sentative men rather than positively instructed
men IN the matters specially voted on at the
meeting. Ten delegates and the chairman
were appointed TO meet dnlAr",no f-e.., -.A-.
nrecincts at I.ensburg, in county convention,
to nominate two persons as candidates for the
House of Delegates, and were lett entirely un-
Instructed.
think all hands are satisfied that the meet
ing was iairy conducted, and all points fully
and satisfactorily argued
| thiuk the break in the Conservative party
10 this county will be fully meudcd, and
strongly so.
We have had splendid (really SOL weather
for two days.
Peaches rauge here from so cents to 81 90
per bu5hel; some very fine and some ''as
mean as garbroth,' if anybody knows how
mean that is; but if it can beat sea terrapin
soup, don't desire to pariakc Yours
AIIOTIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette
WoODVILLE, RAPpAuANNocK Co., Va,
Aug. l9.-The rains still continue, and daiy
several heavy showers fall-sometimes whilst
the san is brightly shining, and at night whilst
the stars are shining. These rains have done
40 little damage to the wheat aud oats, and in
the adjoining county Of Madison a considera-
BILE quantity of wheat still stands 10 the shock
10 the fields, and this, of course, is almost en-
tirely lost. The threshing of wheat has been
almost entirely stopped for the last few weeks
on account of the rains, and but little has been
got out except in damp condition.
A few days since, after one of these hard
showers, the stage carrying the mail between
Culpeper G. a. and Washington, our county
seat, attempted to cross Black water run, few
miles below Woodv;l!e, whilst it was in very
swollen condition. aud the running gear becom
Ing separated, the hind part of the stage was
carried down by the water, the mail bag being
recovered mile below. The papers were en-.
tlrely damaged and lost, but the letters were
saved In soiled, yet readable state.
NO move has as yet been made for the hold
ing OF our county convention, though, it is
thought one will be held. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The Rockford, ILL.,, affair bias brought out
the fact that Mr.. Jefferson Davis has received
quite number of invitations from the North
to deliver addresses. He has been asked to
speak at the fall agricultural fairs at James
vile, Wisconsin, Des Moues, Iowa; Danville,
Pennsylvania; Charleston, De Kalb and Alb
ingdon, Illinois; Columbus and Frauklin In
diana; and Kansas City, Charleston and Boon
vile. Missouri Invitations were also sent him
to address the fairs at Hascrstown, Maryland,
and Alexandra, Louisiana, besides which he
has been solicited to lecture for the benefit of a
church at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Mem
phis Appeal prints three columns of these let
ters of invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

1t is reported that Turkey has accepted the
friendly Offices of foreign powers for the restora-
ton of peace in the northwestern provinces,
but rejects any proposition looking to surren-
der or compromise Of rights or territory. The
Montenegrins, who have joined the Herzego-
vlDlan insurgents, have captured seven small
Turkish ports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

A correspondent of the Chicago Evening
Post reports that Mrs. Lincoln is pronounced
well enough to leave Beiivue Insane Asylum
and visit her sister, at Springfield, Ill. 1t is not
likely that she will return to the asylum as
there is some feeling evinced in the matter other
incarceration by her friends, who refuse to be-
lieYe her insane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

ADMINISTRATIONS is dull and dropping; the
steady rain of to-day has operated against the
shipment and handling of Grain alter its arrva!
at market, but has not aft, cted sales; offerings
of 25lO bushels with sales of damaged white =.
50, and red at 80, 100, 10, ll6 and l2O for nfc-
rior and common lots, ID. l25, 1870 and 1876, lat
ter for prime, and lao and l42 for choice Corn
is less firm, with symptoms Of weakening; o!l.r-
ings OF lo47 bushels mixed, with sales at - and
50; q damaged lot sold at 75 Rye is quiet and
unchangedi sales ii So Oats are in fair demand
but prices are tending downward.
RECEIPTS OF Pro oUCE-The following are
the receipts by the Washington City, Virginia
Midland and Great Southern r. r. last week:
Corn 1926 bushels wheat ll,lL6. rye go, oats
49,, corn meal 20, potatoes u.s. onions H.
ground bark ~, 100 lbs, ground sumac 80, 400 lb,
Hour 125 bbls, sumac 959 sacks blooms 400
lbs, leather 81 rolls lumber 81, goo feet, pescDe.
IS boxes, tobacco 100 boxes, fowls ii coop,,
calves Is head, apples IS bbls wool rs sacks,
bark cars furniture 5 Packages. butter II irk-
ms, eggs Is bbls &c, lirseed oil 10 bbls truit )
bbls, vinegar Dbl, bacon As lbe, stono ware 81
dEy goods sSk honey Sesds S. ball.
guano ia sacks, hides 265 and / bale, sheep
skins 81 and bale, calf skins /, beer kegs,
books box, rags 2ll3 lbs, iron 1868 lbs sundrls
II boxes, cattle " cars, sheep CAR stone cars,
spokes car, sand cars
The following were the receipts by the W. &
o. r. r. last week
Wheat 4l4O bushels corn Alp, oats 6S2, meal
"a, potatoes 81, onions 50, -four IA bbs, eggs -
bbis and boxes, bu&cr Is bb!s and iirkins. Vine.
gar bbls. cider bbs, fowls Il coops, calves -
head hides bdls, rags Is bds, fruit l34 bis
and boxes, sumac so los, wood car, stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23
Letter from Rockingham County

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
Cross KEYS, Aug. 2l.-'rhe crops in this
section of the Valley, Rockingham county, are
extraordinarily good. The corn crop is tremen-
dous, and it is the general opinion, that there
will be more corn raised 10 the Valley this year
than has been any one year for fifteen years
past
The wheat crop is also fue, though some
was damaged by the heavy rains in July The
wheat is OF good quality and weight, and the
farmers are expecting good price. We hope
they may get it.
The weather, this summer has been remark
able, and 1t has teen computed, that there was
four or five times more Water fell in his section,
this summer than last. 1t is truly remarkable
that, during The heavy rains in this section. our
sister county, Page, has been suffering, and all
kinds of vegetation droopiug and diving for
want Of rain. During the month of JuIy it
raned some, at this place, every day but two,
in the whole mouth, opd since The commence.
ment of August, it has rained nearly fifteen
| days Gut Of tweuty. The damages on the Shep-
a0doah river, below Port Republic have been
slight some wheat, Washed from the bottoms,
but no serious losses The river is Using some
at this time, though no dagger is apprehended
unless the ralrs increase in the AllegBapy
| Morn aims. We hope his extra visitation Of
| rain, this summer, is not an omen for an ex.
| treme The other way next. Yet it behooves
| us not 10 complain.
Politics are STEADY With US now. Not
enough interest taken in it, to supply gossip,
| and hence the general stagoatou It is Mt
| time for the excitement to commence over the
fall elections, though there is some rumor of
DR.: j. Is. Webb as candidate fer the House
OF Delegates A better, and more Competent
man could not be found in the State, to fill tie
place
The Mineral Springs in which this county
abounds, have not been as largely attended as
usua on account of the rainy weather Raw
ley we understand, has about three hun
dred, at this time. Mossauelta Springs, uear
Harrssonburg, have attracted some attention
this season, from persons afflicted With fever
and aguc, which this wafer cures ctIectuaily
and radically. AVON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, AUGUST 23.

MINERAL BUREAU.-The City Council of
Alexandria having provided, for the purpose
OF a cabinet of minerals, room in the build
ing, occupied by the Virginia Midland Rail.
road Company, on King, near Washington
street, an invitation is extended to all persons
to forward specimens, in sufficient quantities,
of iron and other minerals, and valuable kinds
of stone, &c., found in Virginia and West Vir-
ginia, with full particulars in relation to the
same. They should be securely boxed, and
directed to the Mineral Cabinet, Alexandria.
The railroads Of the State will transport all such
free Of charge. Should the people of the State
interest themselves 80 as TO make a collection
of sufficient interest, it will be exhibited at
the "Centennial'' in Philadelphia, in 1876.
We earnestly hope they will do SO, as kuowl-
edge of the vast mineral treasures of the State
will greatly promote its welfare, and this kuowl-
edge can best be given in the manner proposed.
-
The Virginia Colored Convention which has
been in session in Richmond, adjourned sine
die on Saturday. Resolutions denouucing the
report of the State Superintendent of Educa-
ton as ''the most slanderous and lying docu.
ment ever issued" were presented and referred
Resolutions declaring that the negroes of the
State ought to be governed alone by negro Off
GERS were read and referred. The committee
on address submitted report embodying an
address to the people of Virginia 1t states
that local self-government is virtually destroyed
in some portions of the State, and urges that
all citizens, without regard to color, be protect
ed In their right to serve as jurors, and asks
that the Legislature pass no evasive acts which
contemplate ruin and disaster to any man,
whatever his complexion. The report further
advises the Legislature to diligently strive to
inculcate knowledge and intelligence, and closes
In the following words: 1.-The coored people of
the State confront their while fellow citizens
to-day upon high and honorable grounds, eager
to adjust all differences for the good of all.
They speak wholly for themselves, and put
forth the sentiments to intelligent minds and
just good" The report was adopted, after
which the convention adjourned sine die. A
committee of three from each Congressional
district was appointed on labor union, which
met after the adjournment of the convention
and elected officers for the ensuing year. The
object of the union is to secure uniform and
better pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Suit has been entered by Carrie Fisher, a
mulstto woman, against the Pullman Palace
Car Company, the agent of the Company hay
ing refused to allow her to occupy berth in
sleeping car on her journey from Cincinnati 10
the time. She claims ten thousand dollars
damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The statistics of of immigration for the year
ending June 80, 1875, show the whole number
of immigrants arrived to be 227, 377, being a
decrease of 1862 from the same period of
1874
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The Albion Print Works near Philadelphia
took fire about two o'clock Saturday morning
and were destroyed. About two hundred and
fifty persons are thrown out of employment.
The loss on buildings, machinery and stock is
s240000 fully covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The Washington Typographical Union, on
Saturday, resciuded its recent action allowing
its members to work for less than sixty CENTS
per thousand ems.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Don Carlos is reported to have thrown sew.
eral of his generals in prison at Estela. Gen.
JoVelar has succeeded in reaching SEQ D. Urgcl
and has taken command
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The little U. S. river patrol steamer Rio
Bravo has been gotten aaoat and towed into
Sabine Pass Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Governor Allen will not withdraw from the
Ohio Democratic ticket He said so himself
10 speech at Greenfield on Friday and that
is pretty good authority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Rev. Henry R. Smith, of Philadelphia, was
drowned at Beach Haven, N. j., on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The District Conservative Convention which
meet in Petersburg on Friday last nominated
William L. Hinton, jr., Ivr the Senate The City
Convention nominated Richard B. Davis and
Richard 2. Barham for the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

The State elections to occur this fall are both
numerous and important. California leads off
on September lst, aud then follows Arkansas,
September 9Th; Maine, September 18th; Iowa
and Ohio, October 18th. Ga November ID
Virginia, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts,,
Mississippi Minnesota, New York, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will hold
their elections, and the last for the year will be
Texas, on December It'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Three burglars were followed by Phiadcl.
phla policeman, yesterday three mies to
Spring Woods. aud found bag Of stolen sill
Verware. He attempted to arrcst them, when
they resisted, and one drew revolver. The
policeman Immediately shot him in the legs
and the others escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23
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Arrved-Boats Mute s. Billy, Agnew,
W Reid and Il j Kensh, to Constellation
Coal Co; Thos Patton, Il H Miller, Kate and
Andrew Main, to American Coal Co.
= Departed--Boats VIM Gregory, NJ Sanford,
Annon, J Green, NJ Snow, G p Lloyd, Nutio
q Billy, W l. Reid and H j kcnah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

F1sHWAYs FOR TIE PoToMAC. We under.
stand that the Great Falls Of the Potomac have
been surveyed with view to plant fshway
there, and that Professor Baitd aud the Mary.
laud and Virginia commissioners decide its es,
tablishment practicable. Forrest oud Stream,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-23

Gs~ PUBLIC SphAKISG Elk. Mayor Hugh
Latham, candidate toc nomination as one Of
the Conservative candidates for the House OF
Delegates from this county, will address the
voters of that party in the Market square to-
morrow night and particularly requests the
presence of his Irish fellow citizens upon that
occasion. aug 23-2t
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-09
Now and Then.
VickSburg Herald.

lckNDulS litIhIu.
4 very intelligent old darkey was met
by an ante bellum friend the other day
for the first time since the war, and the
old mans delight at seeing one OF Massa :
tickler friends in old times was unboun-
dcd. After hearty Misunderstanding and a
protracted laugh peculiar to the South.
ern darkey, the gentleman asked;
We'll, Uncle Joe, how are you getting
along in the world
"Sorter slow, Marse-. Been had the
rheumatic right smart lately, and things
amt gone znctly right nohow; replied
the darkey.
\ great many changes have taken
place since | last saw you, Uncle joe.
Death has taken your Old master away,
the family are scattered about the four
quarters Of the globe, the farm is divided
up and strangers occupy the old horse.
1t makes one feel right sad, Uncle Joe,
to think of the changes that have been
wrought by old Father Time.
"Yaas,' replied "Uncle' Joe. you
member when | was n slave worked
hard at odd times and made money 'nutf
to buy myself, / paid ma'sa $1,000 for
my freedom"
"Ycs," said Mr. II remember
it,
wish had dat money now, unused
the old darkey.
"Wen, YES" replied MIR; at
would be quite a fortune for you.
Lots o fortune, ssr'' said the old man,
mourntully; sand every time | think
about it kinder rue the bargain, Mig
ger was wuif 81 600 den, but now he ain
wufr d. Mighty changes in dis
world massa."