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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
BY A COUNTRYMAN.

say, young man, can you tell me where
Green's Notion House isl
Answer. Yes, ssr; right here rs King street
Countrymsn. Is this the Spectacle Depot for
those celebrated Crystal Lense Spectaces, at rs
cents2
Clerk. Yes, sir, and l shall be pleased to show
them TO you.
Countryman. / saw them advertised, and con-
cludsd that it was humbug but the newspap srs
have continued to puff them up, 80 that thought
l would invest even if should be bumbugged.
Clerk. Let me ascertain the range of your eve
BY our new process. Now have it; please try
this pair on.
CountrymsD. My dear sir, they are superb
Seeing is believing; they suit mo exactly l
never had a pair ut any price 10 suit me as we'll
l am delighted, and will recommend your Crys-
tai Lense Spectacles, at twenty. five cents, to
everybody. ia ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

Departed this life, at six O'clock this a. M,
after q lingering illness, which she bore with
true Christian resignation, Mrs. ANN M
WINDSOR, aged seventy-three, consort OF
Richard Windsor, esq, bequeathing 10 her af;
fictec family and friends tho consoling assur.
Hnce of blissful hereafter. @s- Friends and
acquaintsl ces of the family are respectfully in.
vited to attend her funeral tomorrow evening
ut five o'clock, from her late residence, on Al.
fred street. between King and Cameron SITS in
this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
The International Shooting Mattel,
Crime.

CINCINNATI, June %. AT Pomeroy, Ohio,
on Saturday, Jacob Ronshur unsuccessfuy at
tempted TO kill his wife by shooting, and then
shot himself through the head and died in
stantly. No cause assigned
New YORK June % During a fight, last
night about midnight at Ruppert's Brewery,
corner Of 92i street and Third Avenue, VaIen-
tine Rensselaer,, an employe, was stabbed in the
breast, receiving fatal wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
Shooting,

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, June 2S.-Wm. Thomas
was shot 10 the neck, hip and leg while stand
ing in a stable at Shoemakers colliery, at Ma
hanoy City, this morning. A horse and two
mules were also shot dead at the same time by
party Of roughs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
Strike.

BUFFALO, June 2S. The grain shoveers
are on strike against steam shovels. There
proceedings are orderly, but they are determined
to resist the attic mpt to depreciate the value of
their services. Consequently the grain business
is at a stand still.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
BY Green a. Wise,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers]
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
PIONEER MILLS.

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Under authority of the decree of the Corpora
tisn Court of Alexandria, Va, made on the 9Th
day OF February, 1876, in the suit of l.. A. Won
Hoffman, vs.. John II. Russell, the subscribers,
Commissioners of the Court in said cause will
sell at public auction, at the front door of the
Court House Of said Court on
MONDAY, JULYl2, 1876,
at y M, the property at the foot Of Duke street,
Alexandria, Va, known as the
PHONE GER MIL LIS,
including the COOPERS SHOP, with all ap,
purtenances.
Terms: SIG, SOL SO cash; the residue in TIVE
equal instalments. payable. respectively, Octo
Der lst, 1875, and October lst 1876, with interest
from day of sale to be secured by the bonds OF
the purchaser and lien on the property. Title
to be retained till full payment. Buildings to
be kept inquired in an amount equal to the
amount remaining unpaid, and policies to be
assigned. Property to be resold at purchaser
risk on his failure to comply with terms OF sale
or to secure and discharge the deferred pay
ments. s. FERGU SON BEACd,
LINDEN KENT,
my 12-eots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, June %, II a. N.
For the Middle States, stationary or risiu.
barometer, decidedly cooler, Increasingly cloud,
weather, Southwest to Northwest winds, ant
occasional lain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

If your skin is yellow, or if you are troubled
with pimples and bois, cleanse Your blood with
DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
Formulation Of Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, June 2S.-The population o.
this city, according to the State census JUS
completed, is lOl ,U49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

Match AGAINST TIME-Mr John WeDzcl,
of this city, has made match. which was to
come off on the Crystal Spring race course,
near Washington, this evening He has bet
ten dollars to fifty that he will trot his horse
ten miles 10 fifty minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

Six Per Cent paid on deposits, payable or
demand. Special rates 90 time deposits. j. H
SouIERs 4 Co., Washington, D. g.,
my 27-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

Beware Of limitations. Buy only the genuine
fOldcd.edge collars, Elmwood and Warwick
They are the best made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

81 CENTENNIAL To day, just two hundred
years ago, mint jueps were introduced into the
colony Of Virginia aud where Virgiuiaus are
found on the habitable globe there will the BIZ
ceptenniaIs of this grea4 historic event be cele-
brated, if ice, mint and spirits can be had for
love or money. Richmond Wig, Friday
This centennial was 10 doubt here, aud for
fear it would pass unobserved, the lovers of the
beverage have been celebrating it ever since the
spring opened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
The TiItOn-Beecher Shit.

|
NEW YORK, June IS. The World publishes
an interview of correspondent with MIR.
beecher while the latter was on his way to
Peeksklll Saturday. Mr.. Beecher is reported
as saying: There is but one man standing out.
The root OF the matter is this There has been
good deal OF betting on the result, still this
one one man has been banging OUT from the FIRST.
we were warned about him long ago. Judge
Nelson will keep the jurors out for six weeks,
II necessary, TO induce them to bring 10 YER
dict The correspondent also says MIR. Beecher
said he knew who the juror was who was hold
iug out.
NEW YORK. June 2S.-Anxious crowds
gathered III and about the City Court of Brook.
yn this morning to ascertain the latest devel-
opments 10 the TiIton Beecher jury matter,
but 90 details were to be learned Judge Neil
son opened the City Court room at ten clock
and took up the calendar. Titon sat in the
ante-room and conVersed with bis friends He
appeared cheerful and did not augur any evil
result to his case from the prolonged absence
| OF the twelve. The chairs usually occupied by
| the Plymouth group 10 the courtroom were ali
| removed, and but few Of Beecher's friends
were present. The gallery doors were closed,
| thus keeping out the crowd which usually con-
SiCSdICu luclC duu duQGu lnClT ROlCtS W tue
clanor which reigned ever since the jury went
out The jurymen breaktasted in their rooms
| at o'clock, and were removed to the apart
ment in the west side of the building, which is
cooler han the other which they occupy in the
| afternoon. A large crowd is collected on the
green facing the jury room windows, which are
brown open, but they are kept at such dis
lance by the police that they are unable to re-
cOgDiZe any of the twelve men,
The international Shooting Match.
DUBLIN, June 2S-'fhe Lord Mayor aud
Lady Mayoress, Of London, and suite, arrived
here this morning to witness the international
shooting match. They were called on by the
Lord Mayor and corporation of Dublin 10 state
and conducted to the Mansion House, where
they partook Of lunch. They afterwards at
| tended review of 5000 troops at Phe Xix
Park. The American rife team and party were
| also at the review, and were enthusiastically
| received. The weather was uufavorable and
| the attendance consequently Was small. This
is the first time the Lord Mayor of London has
visited Ireland 10 state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
Death Of a. SCULPTOR.

PARIS, Juue %. Antoine Louis Barge, The
French sculptor, Is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
THE REVIVAL MEETINGS continue with evi

The REVIVAL MEETINGS continue with evil
IDENTIFY fresh accession OF interest as they enter
upon their fourth week.. Il is estimated that
st least 500 persons attended the open air
service last night 10 the Postofhce yard. This
was the nearest approach to union meeting of
the whole of the congregations cooperating 10
the work several pastors having closed their
churches with this objeot-and it seems TO have
been equally blessed Many young men attended
the singing meeting. Eviden,ly the solemn
truth presented 10 the sermon last ni ght was
carried with Divine power TO many souls. These
open air services will be held at the same place
every night this week, if the Lord will. The
daily prayer meetings this week will be IN the
Baptist Church from II % to p. M. Let all
co-opera,e 10 inviting the negIeotors of the
Sanctuary to attend these open air meetings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

DISTRACTIONS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The
medals, &C., will be distributed to the pupils
Of Washington School, at Peabody Hall, TO-
nighl. As the space is limited, the distribution
to Lee School will be postponed until to NOR
row night, that some room may be left 10 the
hall Tor parents, &c The exercises will begin
at precisely
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
BASE BALL -On Saturday, June 10Th, the

BASE BALL % Saturday, June Goth, the
Howard b. B. Z. of the Episcopal High
School played match game at Orange c. H.
with the Orange B. B. G. Though, for some
unaceountable reason, Mr.. Waters, pitcher of
the H. B. b g., was ruled out and bis place
was taken by Mr.. Yaruall, who has never
made practice of pitching, and 10 fact has
not pitched since last Fall, the Towards, 10 six
innings, defeated the Orange by score Of
33 to 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

SNAlLs The Washington Chronicle in 40.
ticing the item about snails published 10 the
Gazette day or two ago, says they shave at
tracted the attention of one of our French res
taurateurs, who contemplates paying visit to
Alexandria on Monday next for the purpose of
ascertaiaing whether they are of the same edi-
BILE variety 10 such large demand at the capital
Of France. If they should turn out all o. K,
we are promised suails on toast, snaiIs lricca.
seed aud snails deviled until the end of the
chapter. And thus like the hopper grass Is
the Shiny snail made to serve the purposes OF
man."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

RIVER ExcURsIoNs.-The steamers Jane
Moseley add Mary Washington carried large
excursion parties down the river yesterday at-
,ernoou. The last named boat had, at leat,
five hundred people on board. The Sue went
dowo to Point Lookout last Saturday night
With about one hundred excursionists on board
and returned this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

BEAUTIFUL WoRK-ln our report OF the
closing exercises OF Mount Vernon Institute, on
Friday last, we inadvertently omitted mention
of the beautiful work which was exhibited in the
halt. Besides some beautiful ottomens, stools,
&c. ,afghans, tides, &c, land beautifully worked
chiireu's dresses aud under garments, there
were some OF the most beautiful wax flowers
we have ever had the pleasure Of seeing. Miss
Roach deserves great credit for the skill dis
nlavei BY her pupils. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
POLICE REPORT. Affairs at police head

POLICE REPORT. Affairs at police head
quarters have been very quiet since Saturday
Tom Douglas, colored, who was locked up fol
roWdyish conduct, was released upon furnish
Ing the required security. The police were
summoned to south Washington street late
Saturday night to stop row among some col
ored people, but when they got there no one
was to be seen bu, VIM. Douglass, who had a
badly. cut head There was some disorderly
conduct near the Was hinstoD ferry slip yester.
day afternoon, and one or two Westinghouse,
who were disposed to make disturbance al
the slip, we're arrested aBd taken to the station
house, but were released soon afterwards.
James Lucas, for assaulting child of Minnie
Franklin. and for resisting Constable Gray, was
sent to Jail for thirty days. during which time
ne will work with the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH. collection was
taken up 10 the NJ. Z. Church South yester-
day for the purpose Of deiraying the expenses
to be Incurred 10 the improvements to be made
to that church, mention OF which has hereto.
fore been made in the Gazette. Fifteen hun
dred and seventy eight dollars were raised
About two thousand more are required, 10 rails
ing which no trouble is anticipated. Among
the improvements to be made are the erection
OF an entirely new front, to be built upon the
line of the basement Of the church, the paint
lng ADD frascoing Of the building, and the con-
struction of o recess back of the altar. The
work will be commenced 10 o short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

OVERBoARD.-A colored boy named Dennis
Terrell accidentally fell overheard at the Amer.
loan Coal CompaDy's wharves this morning. A
companion, Curley Cole, Immediately jumped
10 the water to assist him, but Terrell held
him go tightly that he could not swim, and
both would have drowned had not Mr.. Henry,
who stays there, witnessed the accident and in
stanty gone to their relief. These two make
seventeen persons that Mr. Henry has rescued
from drowning.
A clerk in one OF the city commission stores
went bathing 10 the caoal, last Saturday uieht,
and having the tenerty to jump into deep
Water without being able to swim, would GER
taluly have drowned had it not been for the et-
forts OF some Of his companions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
NJ EW GOODS.

We are offering Summer Dress Goods, Mat
tings, Rag Carpeting. Summer Casslmeres, Ia
bio Eiapers, White Batise White P. Ks, Bel
Ions and Black Silk, At cost for cash. Invite all
wanting Dry Goods to call.
jo9 WIN. N. BERKLEY 6 SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28
BY Green Il Wise.


Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
II 4 u 5 L K h . S A LIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

EHGLISH AND AMERICAN GRAIN
u AND GRASS SCYTHE Els, Snsths, Soy the
Stones Scythe Rifles Hay and Grain Rakes, &c.
A large supply in store, for sale wholesale and
retail, at low prices.
j. 7. CREIGHTON s. SON,
jel0 cor. Royal and King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

(NHINESE FANSl
u CHINESE FANSl
Very handsome, just from importers to be
retail ed AZ wholesale prices. All other Fans al
Wholesale prices at
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
ie9 rs King strnpt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-28

CMOkERS SAY THE PRAIRIE HEN CT
- CARS are the best Try them For sale by
ieA GEO McBURNEY & SON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-03
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

benefit at the Grand Dukes Opera Houa
realized $40 for the BRYANT fund.
Miss Adelaide Nelson has given check for s10
20 the Dan Bryant Testimonial Fund.
stage Manager Jonn Vincent, OF Booths. has
benefit next Thursday afternoon. He offers q
great bill.
Fanny Davenport is to have a benent on the 18th
OF MAJ. strong bill OF attractions Will be offered
on the occasion.
on Saturday next the German Opera Company
win perform 'Girone-Gronar at q special matinee
10 the Fifth Avenue Theatre, with Lima Mayr In
the title role.
Miss clara Morris engagement at Booths win
be opened vita sniel's tragic play or "Evadnen
on Monday evening, May 10. Mr.. George Clarke
has been especially engaged to strengthen ths
cast.
George Rignold and Rose Eytinge appear In the
Lady Of Lyonsn In the Brooklyn Academy Of
Music on Wednesday evening. Mr.. Rignold 10 also
to appear as william, in "Black-Eyed Susan,n the
same night.
Nile. Aimee win reappear in 'La JolIe Parfu-
meuse,n and Robert Buchanans poetical comedy,
"Tho Madcap Prince win be produced for the
frst time in America at the Fifth Avenue Theatre
Wednesday May IL.
The principal engineers artisans and operatives
OF the locomotive works throughout the state win
decided ny vote that "The Big Bonanza was the
best attraction In the city.
MISS Nelson makes her farewell appearances In
America az Booths Theatre this week. By reason
or It's success Amy Robsart" will DE continued
every night I'D 70 and including Thursday. On
Friday evening Miss Nelson will nave benent
wnen, It is understood, "The Huncnback" VIII be
offered. on saturday evening, In addition TO the
regular play, the balcony scene OF "Romeo and
juliet viii nc given, with Mr. II. J. Montague, OF
wallack's, as Romeo.
MIR. James Lewis the popular comedian, win be
the recipient OF a benefit at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre on Wednesday afternoon next, MAY s. Tor
which occasion bill or unusual attraction has
been prepared The success OF 1875, "The Bio
Bonanza" together with selections from Flotow,s
operas OF "L'0mbra," "Stradclla- and 'Martha.u
by well known artists, under the direction or Ma.
Maretzek VIII DC produced. The famous actor Nh
Frank Mayo. has also generously volunteered. an,
Will appear in the charming comedy, Faint Hear
Never Won FAIR Lady, supported by Miss Fanni
Davenport and BDou Heron, and In order TO add
more cream TO the performance those well known
society artists, Messrs Birch and Backus have
consented to appear In their own adaptation e
Damon and Pythias.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-03

naturally enough for men IN their situation,
men Of their ''heady, high-minded" character
under the otiug of SO great and sudden
found that they had been precipitate; when
their compatriots in the reighboring counties
convinced them that their too impulsive &C
ton would give q handle to the enemies of
liberty, they magnanimously met again,
eleven days later, and adopted another series
of resolutions, pitched in lower key which
were published in the newspapers of the time,
to protect the intentions of the colonists
against Misrepresentation This hypothesis
reconciles oil the apparent conflicts in the
historical evidence and undermines the chief
argum ents which have been made against
the genuineness of the Mecklepburg Declare
ton. 1t satisfactorily explains its non-pub-
LEGATION in the newspapers Of the time, which
is the main argument against it 1t explains
why the resolutions of May 81 were so
promptly spread before the public to occupy
attention and obliterste the effect of rumors
founded on the imprinted facts of the goth.
1t leaves unimpeached the testimony of seven
different witnesses, who participated in the
transaction, and who many years after,
when they had become scattered to
distant places, gave their statements under
oath, and all Of whom swore positively to
the Goth of May as the date of the Declaration.
As there could have been no collision among
them the most natural explanation of their
agreement as to the date is that their memory
of it was distinct and that they gave it cor
rectly. We do not wish to dogmatize; We
will not commit ourselves to any opinion in
this stage of the controversy; but we are un-
willing that any point of view should be
overlooked, and throw out this hypothesis as
the most natural explanation of the historical
discrepancies which have occasioned this
dispute We suspect that the critics will
need all their ingenuity and acumen 10 refute
it At any rate, they must understand that
there are two sides to this controversy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-03

Tide PULPIT. Of tie sermons preached
yesterday we're more than usually interesting,
Is they dealt with questions that have recently
lgitated the religious world. The discussion Of
the relative merits Of Professionalism and Cath.
olicism BY Mr.. rockingham at the Masonic
Temple was remarkable for its holiness and
ability and the extreme views which this
clergyman, who hangs upon the very verge
Of the Christian Church, seems always anxious
10 advance. Catholic influence, in respect to
the public schools, was the subject Of inquiry
by the Rev. Oscar Hugo, a Hun garian, who
took strong ground against the Pope, the
Jesuits and the rest Of that fraternity. Pro-
fessor BIacloskie, Of Princeton College. lee
tured upon the Moody and Sankey revival
and gave the weight If his personal testimony
in its favor. The Rev. Mr. Hepworth
preached q very eloquent discourse upon the
atonement, rich in thought and poetic descrip-
ton. The Rev. Mr.. Chaplin pointed out tho
way to attain to righteousness, aud Mr..
Beecher explained the following Of God in
love. These and other sermons are reported
IN our columns to-daJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-03
Tho TWO Bishops.

The investiture of Cardinal McCioskey with
the berrettd last week has been rapidly followed
by events scarcely less important The con-
secration of the Rev. DR.. Thomas A Jaeger
as Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church
of Southern Ohio has already been fully
described in our columns, and yesterday the
interest in his elevation was renewed by the
solemn ceremonies he conducted at the Church
Of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, of which
he has for long time had charge. The
Bishop confirmed thirty-two persons who had
been brought up in their religion under his
pastoral care, and administered the rite of
holy communion to seven hundred members
of the church. Many eminent Episcopal
clergymen participated in the services, and
the sermon which the Bishop preached was
particularly impressive, as being one of the
charge Of his diocese. Our Philadelphia COR
respondent furnishes rs with full report Of
this thoughtful address and of the religious
ceremonies which preceded it
While the new Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal Church was thus preparing to
separate from his flock to enter q broader
field of labor Boston was the scene of cere-
monies Of similar importance to the
Roman Catholic Church. The poIism was
imposed upon Archbishop Williams of that
city, in the Cathedral, with services hardly less
solemn and grand than those which attended
the comforting Of the berrettd. The Cardinal
himself imposed upon the Archbishop the
emblem Of his rank in the Church. Our
special dispatches describe wildly the splen-
dor and majesty Of the event, at which the
Papal ENJOYS and large number Of other
clerical dignitaries were present The ser
mon BY Bishop dc Goesbriand, the address Of
the Cardinal, and the Papal briefs are in
cluded in this report
These two events in Philadelphia and Bos-
ton were widely different in character, and
vet have a similar interest for the thought
full public as evidences of the wonderful prog
ress that Christianity in two Of its most intel
lectual organizations is making in the United
States