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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. " yesterday there
Vas riot among the miners of the PottsviIle
Pa, region, 10 which : magistrate was killee
BY some unknown parties while makiug out :
warrant for riotous miner. At Shenandoah
on Saturday, at . 6reman's picnic, the keepe,
OF beer stand was shot and instantly killed
At Mshanoy City drinking saloon was Quilted
and mao who was watching the proceeding,
from the pavement was shot in the breast, The
ball passing out At bis back. A uotorieus char
acter called Bully Bill was also wounded ip thu
ARRAY. At the Msnton House Junction Rhode
Island, Two trsmps entered the hotel, ADD aft ey
being fed, demanded liquor, which being re-
fused. they shot the proprietor. At Boston :
Mira mcCool died Cd Thursday, and i, has since
been asoertained that her death was the result
of irjuries received at the hauds of her bus
band. 40 insane woman named Weiss drown
ed herself and child uu the 18th ipssu, 10 the
North river, New York. and the bodies of bot
were recovered Saturday. AT Murfreesboro,
Teun., . man named Jesse Woodsou, accused
of the murder Of lady, Vas taken from Jail BY
party of men and hanged Three men were
drowned 1t Passaie Falls by the upsetting OF q
boat, and lady naued Rogers was drowned a,
Atlantic City. Three meo were crushed to
death by coal car at the Mount Pleasant mine
near Scranton, Pa. A mail agent was killed 10
Jumping Of car at Loogootee, Iod; q fregh,
train left the track near Nokomis, ILL.,, killing
the engineer, and man was fatally Injured ct
Lancaster, Pa, while attempting to board q
moving train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
Letter from Prince william Co.

ACbA0F tTOR Frl0e0 william Co.
Correspondents Of tho Alexandria Gazette.
EDaEPHLD, Aug. Is, lS75.-On the Sd
instant | wrote you that the County Committee
Of the Conservative party would meet last week
to determine the best mode Of putting forward
the strongest candidates for the Legislature.
As told you, they did meet on Thursday last
and concluded that primary election should
dispose of the matter SO primary election
will take place on the 3Ist inst for the Senator.
ial candidate. and another on the 10th of o.
tober next for tho delegate to the Assembly.
For the latter honor there are only ten whose
patriotism inspires them to serve their country.
Among that number learn from gentlemen
veil Informed 10 political affairs that j. r. Pur-
cell, w. e. Lipscomb and j. B. Reid are the
est in the order named. j. R. Purcell il an
Independent farmer, . student of the Uuiver-
sity Of Virginia, and Of due mind. W. =. Lips.
comb il the old and efficient deputy clerk who
has 80 long managed the clerks Office Of the
county With method. skill aud ability rarely.
If ever exeelled. j. B. Reid is the accomo.
dating polite host Of the Summit Hotel. and
by bis industry, energy and economy, has
! amsssed tho comforts Of life. Il, iu case of bis
election, he should keep his political character
q clsso ~ his house, and manage the interests
Of bis constituents With the judgment he mana
ges bis farms, the county cannot suffer-
On yesterday tournament and pic mic was
! held ss Horizons store, in the county. The can.
didates for the Senate, Judges Nicol and SIN
clair. aDd Messrs. Purcell, Lipscomb and Reid,
candidates for the Assembly. we're in ATTENDANCE,
and we're actively canvassing for votes prepara.
tory TO success on the Dist. The crowd was es-
timsted to be from three to four hundred, and
many beautiful young ladies were present., not
only from the vicinity, but also from Stafford
and Fauquler. The festivities were uarred by
severe shower OF rain, which dampeDed the
srdor Of the lovers of rerpsicore, and suddenly
concluded the pleasures of the day. Two knights
riding 10 opposite directions came 10 contact At
full speed {; am told the clash was terrific,
The result was man knocked senseless with
broken leg, and the lex of his horse broken.
Among tie visitors to this brautiful section
to spend the summer is Major NJ. B. Latimer
and family. from Washington, consisting CT Lis
handsome and accomplished wife, with four to-
tersstiug children. l enjoy the rides behind
bis jet black trotting mare Toots, who goes
dove IN the "forties' TO sn Unlimited extenl.
The Major himself is kind. liberal, genial and
generous. Long may he wave."
a nloe white cottage. nestled among hickory
.od oak, surrounded by orchards. With old ham,
fried chicken aud garden sass," seasoned by
the smile of the pleasant and agreeable hostess,
Who deals CUP of coffee, "6t nectar for the
gods, . hammock to swing in, and uce books
to read is 3 pleasant place to stay. What think
you MARE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
Thrilling Accident.

SCRANTON, Aug. l5.-Mount Pleasant mine,
at this city, was the scene Of thrilling accident
Saturday morning, by which two young meu
were instantly killed and another 81 Ssfiaasly
Injured that death ia momentariIy expected
The main entrance to the mine is effected
through slope 1000 feet long aud driven al
an angle Of thirty-three degrees, through which
coal is hoisted up from tho Diamond vein,
which the company is operating at present.
Shortly after seven o'clock 10 the morninR 4
party OF about six miners started to walk down
the shaft. When about halfway down the
men at the headhouse proceeded 10 lower
empty cars for miners according to custom. AZ
the workmen had just pushed The 6rst car from
the laodlag the graphing hook became de-
tached and the car dashed down the stssp slops
with lightning like rapidity, over,akinx David
Ovens, Evan Davis and Thomas S,errit about
midway 10 the gloomy passage. Owens and
Davis were instantly killed and throsa some
forty feet from where they we're struck; Stsrrit
received horrible cash across the forehead
and Was rendered inssnsibIe. The osr jumped
the track ~ this point and knocked down some
Of the props supporting the root. sausiuR =
shower Of rocks 70 fall down and smash the car
and block up the slope. The men accompany.
iog them, who were struck, took refuge b.
hind the track 10 nsrrov bed scooped out of
rock aud escaped unhurs. Thomas b. Bsvsu.
foreman Of tho mine, declared that in % expe'
rienoe OF twenty years be had not witnessed
anything 30 truly thrilling 10 it's effect n when
the car shot down the plane like thunderbolt
from the hands Of miners 1t the hesd.house.
who seemed to be electrified - thoy stood nov.
erless to arrest the fate which they knew W
about TO oTertAks their comrades,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
Letter from Rsppshannoek Co.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette, |
WoopvILLE RApPAHANNocK, Co., Va,
August l4.-The long continued rain which
terminated few days since after fortuight's
duration. has pushed forward the corn iu this
county 10 most encouraging manner, and not
for years have We seen SO Aatteriug prospect
generally 10 this and other OF the Piedmont
counties for an unusually large yield Of this
cereal. Where fertilizers we're used the corn
is of heavy growth and splendid promise, much
Of it already made and safe, and especially is
this the fact in this neighborhood where the
new method VA used-s fertilizer of peculiar
ituess for this crop.
The rains, however, acceptable ss they we're,
caused SONS damage to the wheat and oats,
especially 70 the latter. which is at best CROP
di6oslt to be saved, and during continued rains,
unless already safely stacked, almost iaaossibIe
70 be kept free from moulding and Spelling.
This damage, however, will not amount to
much OF loss it is thought, and the farmers
are generally satisfied With the good yield of
wheat which is being threshed as fast as tie
capacity OF the mschiues will admit running at
their best. We notice several steam threshers
have been introduced this year 10 this county,
and ~ decided saving Of horse power as we'll
- On economy Of time can be reached by their
use. they are deaervedly popular
We regret 10 say the fruit crop this year will
bd short one, and even on the Blue Ridge
farms, where apples are almost a sure crop
there will be but very limited yield, and the
result of this will DO total deficiency this fall
of apple jack.
Our County Court, Judge Strother. adjourn
cd on Monday, 10th inst, after few hours
session. there having been but little business
before it.
Ths fall election and tho candidates then to
b. elected is now the only topic of any general
interest here, though too far off to speak def.
nitsy as 70 Who will be elected or who the prob
able candidates, except as to our county man,
Captain Pophsm, the representative from this
county. who will without doubt be returned by
the people he has 70 satisfactorily aud popular.
ly represented. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

President Grant, accompanied by u. s.
Grant, jr., General Babcock and others, paid Q
visit on Saturday to the National Sunday
Scnool Assembly at Fair Point, Chautaqus
Lake. N. Y. At the close OF the morning ser
mon yesterday the Rev. DR.. Vincent, on be
halt OF the Assembly, presented the Presiden
with two copies of Baxter's edition of the
Bble-one printed in England and the Other
in this country. The President left Fair Poin
last evening on his return to Long Branch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

Letters received at New York from Cost,
RIGA say that in July number of Jesuits, wht
had been banished from Guatemala, arrived
within ten miles of the capital, where the,
were ordered to stop. A deputation OF twt
thousand Masous waited upon Congress aue
pstitiooed for their removal as misohievou!
persons, which request, after considerable de-
bate, was granted. The banished priests were
however, granted fifteen hundred dollars fol
the relief OF their immediate wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
A letter received at Philadelphia from Johr

A letter received at Philadelphia from Johr
Y. FsrWsll, of Chicago, who arrived 90 Sat.
urdsy in the steamer Spain, 10 company with
Moody and Ssukey. says that the London com
ni.tee, after paying all the bills connected
With the Iabors Of these gentlemen, smountine
to $3.50, 900, had ; surplus of 5000, which
VAS: appropriated to maiotsin the noon day
prayer meeting established by the Evaogelis,s
At ! breakfast givsn before the departure Of
Moody and Sankey, they suggested that meas.
urss should be taken to raise $500, 600 for the
erection Of N Evangelical building in the West
Eud, and before leaving the table $500, 900 vat
subscribed. The Evangelist declined a propo
sitioa to give them testimonial and the copy.
right Of sheir hymn book, tho sales of which
amounted 10 $25,0OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
LExANDRIA,. VIRGINIA.
Mineral Bureau.

The proposition for the establishment 10
this city, of Mineral Bureau having been
acted upoa by the Council and accepted
by the railroad oompaVes, the large room
in Washington Hall building, over the of.
fee of the Virginia Midland railroad, has
been selected as being most centrally located,
aud in all respects we'll adapted for the purpose,
where thousands of samples can be displayed
and examined with advantage. The room will
be put in order and furnished by the city 10
accordance with the wishes of the railroad com.
panies, oocasioning no further delay than is sb-
solusey necessary TO accomplish the work. As
soon as the room Is put in proper condition the
rules, by which the Bureau will be governed,
and the instructions for selecting and forward
ing samples, will be published, and as the sea
son is advancing, and 10 few months more
winter will interfere with outof door work, 10
order that such number of specimens may be
collected together. as will not only make cred
liable display here, but truthfuEy represent the
mineral wealth Of the State at the Centennial
Exhibition. to which, it is proposed to forward
them, strenuous exertions should be made to
secure specimens and forward them IS early as
possible. 1t is considered of great importance
that the display at the Philadelphia exposition
should be good, as it is believed, that not only
the attention of the people of this country, but
Of all nations will be attracted to the immense
treasures that lie buried 10 the earth, and only
nesd the quickeniDg hand of enterprise, With
capital, to make Virginia the wealhiest state
in the Union.
Everything that can, will be done by the
projectors Of the Bureau, to aid the owners
Of these mineral lands in e1hib ..z their real
value the samples will be trau. ported, CLASH
fed and arranged for exhibition without charge,
and the cost OF sending them, next spring, to
Philadelphia and returning them to this city,
will. we are assured, if need be, be borne BY
private subscription, if the State does not make
an appropriation for that purpose, which is
more then probable, when it 10 asoertai ned that
such collection of minerals, g the interest of
the State require, should be displayed, is held
here.
Well informed farmers are requested to con-
tribute what they can concerning the minerals
OF the State, giving Jaess as to quality, quaint
ty, &C., and especially should the immense de.
posts of Mari along the banks of our rivers be
brought prominently TO notice. tho result of
which, would be of great advantage to, not on.
ly the possessor of these valuable beds of ferti.
lizer, but to the farmers generally, for it is be-
lieved that there is no better, and certainly
no more permanent manure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

1t ls understood that the application of Gen
Fllz John Porter to the War Department 70,
hearing OF his case will be refused on the
ground that as be was oourt-msrtialsd and
placed in jeopardy of his life, he Cannot again
be put IN that position. 1t is also held tha
the original court martial cannot be reconvened
as lts functions ended with the trial and execu
ton OF the sentence, and that no other bod,
has the power 70 review its action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

Assistant Secretary Of the Interior Cowan is
said to be preparing an answer to the letter Of
Mr.. Welsh to the President in regard to the
Indian frauds. Mr.. Cowau says the records
show that Mr.. Welsh resigned seven months be-
fore Mr.. Delano was appointed Secretary, and
not because the latter gentleman impsded the
efforts Of the Commission to break up the In
dian ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The time allowed persons claiming to be own.
ers Of lands on the Northwest frontier under
JOINT occupancy to present their claims has been
terminated by proclamation of the President.
Thee lands were awarded to the United States
by the Emperor of Germany, acting IS umpire
under the Treaty Of W ashington on the bound.
airy question, and include the Island of San
Juan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

TIE GALAXY for September is before us, and
is one of the very best numbers of this e1cellen,
magazine. Among the contents are: A contin-
ustion of Dear Lady Disdain by Justin Nc.
Carthy; Genevieve, by Rose Terry Cooke
Through Utah, by John Goldman; review OF
Sherman's Memoirs; French Plsys; a sketch
by Junius Henri Brown of Madame Rstazzi,
granddaughter of Lucien Bonspsrte; An inter.
esting review of Tennysons new drama, &c.
each and all Of which make this number pecu-
lierly attractive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

In the fres-tor-a race at Rochester on Sat
urdsy The famous trotting mare g Goldsmith Maid
vas beaten by Lulu. The first heat was won
by the Maid in 2l53, but the second, third and
fourth heats we're taken by Lulu in 2:i63,
2:l53 and 2:l7, being the best four consecutive
heats on records. In the last heat Lulu won
BY q head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

Moody and Sankey arrived at New York 90
Saturday IN the steamer Spain, but at their re-
quest there vas no formal reception. They
were net, however, in the bay by several gen
tlemsn. and on the arrival of the steamer q,
the dock d prayer of thanksgiving for their
safety Was offered. They will take recess Of
month or TWO before entering on their labors
10 this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The London Times of Saturday. in its review
OF the crop prospect, says that with q continu,
snce of fair weather 10 England. and should
the American crop be secured 10 good order,
there will be very little rise 10 the coru market
The reports from France are less unfavorsble
than Was apprehended, the recent rains in thai
country having done but little injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

There lisa great diversity OF opinion at Mem
phis as to damage to the cotton crop By the
Mississippi overflow in that district, which ex-
tends from the Missouri line to the mouth OF
the Arkansas river. The estimates vary all the
way from 10000 to 800, 900 bales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The miners 10 the Black Hills have agreed
to submit to their expulsion under protest, but
will leave six of their number to protect their
claims until the country is open for settlement.
Spotted Tail thinks the Hills ought to bring a
heap of money, and wants to be paid also for
the gold already dug out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

A Berlin telegram says that it is understood
that the Federal Council will shortly consider
the question of an extradition treaty between
the Imperial Government of Germany and the
United States Government, to take the place of
existing treaties between the United States and
the separate German States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

ExEoUTIoN.-Tom Withers, negro boy
sixteen years of age, was hung % Friday las,
At Campbell Courthouse. for the murder of a
colored woman named Agnes Thomas. The
crime for which Withers paid the death penal
" was committed in February last. He
confessed that he killed the girl through jesl-
ously. The execution was private, and none
but the physicians, officers of the court and
representatives. of the press we're allowed to at
tendSks The.scafold WAS ricketty and much
too Ik and Withers got beck on the structure
twice before his strugg les were relaxed The
neck WAS not broken, and the criminal died .
very hard and horrible death. The body re.
NAMED suspended for twenty. sht minutes be.
fore the sentence Of the law was pronounced to
have been complied with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

DR.. B. B. Tslisferro, of Amhert was drown.
ed 10 Maple Run, near Temperance, 10 that
county, about four o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Doctor was crossing the stream (which was
much swollen by the recent rains) on horseback,
when his horse became frightened and threw
him, bis foot being caught in the stirup, and ip
this condition be was dragged some distance,
aud when found life was totally extinct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

Gen. W. II. F. Lee has been invited by the
State Agricultural Society of North Carolina,
to act IS one of the judges of the best drilled
volunteer military companies at the fair next
October. Gen. Lee returns thanks for the com
pllment, and PROMISES if possible, to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The Press Association is to hold Q special
meeting 10 Richmond on October 9th, and a
committee has been appointed to consider and
decide upon the practicabil:y of an inland ex.
cursion Of the Association to Philadelphia and
New York in September next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The White Sulpher Springs have been leased
at auction to Geo. L. Peyton & 90. for term
OF two years st $lS, 500 per year, taxes and in
surance to be paid by the essees. Ooe-tourth
OF the amount of rentals is to be expended 10
repairs 10 addition to what Psyton & 70. will
voluntarily do,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The mutineers of the brig Harry, who were
taken 10 irons from Annapolis to Baltimore,
had preliminary examination before United
States Commissioner Rogers on Saturday.
Captain Barnes gave bis testimony, and IS the
prisoners offered no defence, they were commit.
ted to jail to await their trial in the United
States Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The arrivals of peaches in Baltimore on Sat
urday footed up some $4,000 boxes, and the
market Was, as q consequence, overstocked,
prices being merely nominal. Melons sDd other
fruits are also arriving daily in large quantities
and Western shipments are increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
The returns of the Indie

The returns of the Indi. r.,,rv aleo,;o,
Indicate that the majority ~ /. Ross for
chief over Charles Thompson % l23. 1t is a.
serted, on the other hand, by illends of Chas.
Thompson that Thorn son is elected by fully
five hundred majority. That this election will
result 10 continuation Of the bloody strife of
the Ross and Downing factions seems quite GER
tain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
DIED.

DIED
On Saturday, the l4th inst, JAMES FRAN.
ClS, aged nine months, son of Walker Glmsr
and Martha G. Wesdon.
At Rsvensworth, Fairfax CO., Va, Aug, 18th.
ANNE AGNES, infant daughter of w. b. r.
and Mary Tabb Lee aged year and days
At the residence of her husband, in Calpeper
county, on Thursday morning, after few hours
illness, Mrs. NARY @. GARRETT, wife of
Absolum G. Garnet, ESQ.,. in the 55th year OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
The Princes of Seryia and Montenegro have

The Princes of Ssrvia and Montenegro have
given assurances to the Porte that they will
remain neutral in the struggle now going on in
Herzegovina. All the Turkish troops 10 Rou-
melia and Bulgaria have been ordered to the
iusurreotionary district. 1t is said the conflict
is psrtaking of the character Of religious war,
and several Mohammedan families are reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

REAARKs.-The market for Wheat is without
change since Saturdays report; offerings of 1869
bushels, with sales Of white at 80 for damaged
lot, ll6 and 10 for common, l25, $50, 1872 and
1876 for fair to good, and no. l42 and l43, latter
for strictly prime Corn is quiet and unchanged;
offerings Of All bushels mixed, with sales at 50.
Oats are shade frmer, and prices are lc better;
offerings of sO5 bushels, and sales st 50, So, IS
and "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The large foundry and machine shops of
Eyer, Cooper & Co., in Staunton, were burned
to the ground yesterday morning. The loss is
$4,000 Several tenement houses adjoining
we're also destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16
".H.4k CSI.T.HERTE.

- Arrivals-Boats Jno Wilson, J Fl Platte, n
kersey, j A Alexander. VIM Smith, Chas Robb
and " Doerner, TO American Coil Co; Ohio
and Segsrson, to Blsen Avon Coal Co.
Departures-Bosts Wilson, Platte, II
Kersey and J A Alexander.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

The first receipt in Baltimore of new crop
cotton was sold on Saturday, the lot coming
from North Carolina. 1t was olsssed 1t mid.
ding, and brought fifteen cents per pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-16

~ CONSERVATIVE CoNvxNTIok.-There il
some talk among the msnipulators of our ward
meetings, to take place on the 26th instant At
night, to have but one set Of delegates. This
will never do in the world. The fair thing 10
the pretty thing. Let our Senatorial men fight
1t out on thor line. and lot the House of Dele
gates men do the exact same. Lot US have no
bargains and lntriguss-no sw.pp;ngs otf-no
'hsnsnogin. &c. Two sets of delegates will be
required to please the honest public.
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