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meritcd, unfounded, and erroneous. The
Bank Presidents Of the city held q meeting,
in which they expressed the same opinions
m the clergy and Board Of Underwriters.
THE foreign-born citizens held a public
meeting in New Orleans, and expressed their
disapprobation Of the telegram sent by Gen.
sheridan to the Secretary Of War. They
think II calculated TO injure them and the
community in which they live In the eyes
Of the business men nj large.
KELLOGG has expressed himself rs will
ling to abide by a decision Of the Congress
sional Committee on the 1872 election case.
GgS. SHERIDAN has written a letter to
the Secretary Of War, giving a defensive
statement Of the events Of January 4th In
New Orleans. lie sends, also, report 10 the
Secretary Of War, In which he says that over
three thousand persons have been murdered
In Louisiana since 1856.
liz the State Legislature Of Virginia, q reso-
luton was recently introduced In favor Of
calling a conference Of the States on the
LOUISIANA question.
MAYOR LEEDs, Of New Orleans, has writ.
ten letter 10 the Council, calling attention
to General sheridan's dispatch to the secre-
tary Of War Of January 4th, advising Coun.
ell to make most emphatic denial Of the
contents as a libel. The Council adopted
the advice.
THE merchants Of Little Rock, Ark, have
expressed uufavorsble views In regard to
sheridan's ith Of January dispatch.
Washfssses.
DISTRACTIONS have already been sent to
Minister Cushing, at Madrid, regarding the
course to be pursued by this Government
in the event Of Alfonso successfully estsb
fishing himself as king, that when this Is
accomplished, Minister Gushing will recog
nise the new Government. II is not be
lieved in diplomatic circles that the acces
sion Of Alfonso to the throne Will be the
means Of ending the Csrlist war, but that
the contest will be continued indefinitely.
THE news of the peculiar incidents at
tending the opening Of the Louisiana Leg
| islaiure was discussed with great warmth in
Congress. The startling feature OF the dis
cussion was the seriousness with which re
ference was made to the possibility OF
another civil war, in both Senate and
| House.
The Louisiana question was considered in
a Cabinet meeting. 1t is said that several
members Of the Cabinet favored the aban
donment Of Kellogg, and the passage OF
law for new election.
smERIDAS's dispatch in favcrof declaring
the White League banditti created great ex
citement in the Capital.
The Secretary Of War sent dispatch t'
General sheridan, saying, "The President
and al Of us, have full confidence in ant
thoroughly approve your course"
RICHARD Il. IRWIN, the recusant witness
in the Pacific Mail business, having beer
brought before the House Of Representatives
and refusing to purge himself Of contempt
was sent to Jail.
A SPECIAL dispatch from Washington say
that good many Republicans condemn th'
course pursued by General Sheridan. Th'
majority, hewever, approve the course OF thu
Administration.
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seit liable to an action when he attempts to
enforce q judgment which he knows to
have been satisfied.
THE Custom-IIouse has begun q suit
against James Leehy 4 Co., wealthy dry
goods merchants in New York City, 10 re-
cover 100000, charging frauds on the reye-
nue.. IL is the first suit under the amended
revenue A". Al,
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the Pennsylvania Legislature recommends
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case of ,hs Ci,v Of PicbmonJ ~. scott. ap.
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I oUIsvILLE AND CINCINNATI
SHORT LINE RAILROAD
CINCINNATI AND THE EAST!

vUNHE quickest, best aud only route running .
/ douls daily line Pullman Drawing Room sleep-
ias Cars from Louisville TO Columbus a. Pittsburgh,
Harrisburg Philadelphia, New York, aud other
Eastern cities,
WITHOUT CHANG
In. only line With which passengers Nom the South
maj, direei eonnsction al Louisville with through
rsr Tor Nss York s,oidins from 10 10 hears delay
Incident To- aud srrisins one iran IN sd.ance Of all
other lines. Time from Louisville 10 Nes hofk,
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FRuIyroRT, MIcHIGAS.-Pomona House /;
loss, $4,000; partly insured.
WAuPUS, WIscoSsIS.-Walsh& x Ogden's
foundry and machine shop; loss, $4,000
insurance, 81 500.
BALTIMORE, MD.-Sickle, Singleton 4 Co.,
wholesale notion dealers, % Hanover street,
building and $4,000 worth Of stock de-
stroyed; insurance, $4,000. The building
owned by Thomas Whiteridge, and worth
1000, is nearly a total loss insured.
ORASGEBuRo, South Carolina.--Most OF
the business portion OF the town was de--
troyed by fire. The Morey Hotel, the
Orangeburg Ne,rs building, and all the stores
on Russell street, were burned. Very little
insurance.
BALTIMORE, MD.-The State Tobacco
Warehouse, ON Long Dock, were completely
destroyed by fire. II is said that !, 200 hogs
heads Of tobacco were stored in the ware
houses, the loss on which is estimated Al
S25O,O0o. The loss on the buildings is $40,
900. The tobacco was principally from Ohio
and Maryland.
ALAGpoo, n. B.-A grist mill was burned
together with two children OF the keeper
named Boardman.
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Grimes and Casualties.


A SPECIAL to the Cincinnati Times gives
the particulars of horrible tragedy com
mitted near Shannon, Miss. Borum, with a
family consisting Of wife and two children
aged three and nine years, and negro boy
lived mile and a half west OF shannon,
the nearest neighbor living half mile dis
tant On Saturday he was at store at
shannon, and was asked by its proprietor
for loarsDf three hundred dollars, which
he, in the hearing OF three negr" men.
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STANFORD, KENTUCKY.
DGMVoM 4 cuRp,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

VIII attend 10 all hasinsss intrusted 10 them In
PULASKI and surrounding counties. Collections
promptly made In Pulaski and wsyne eoaniis..
2s-n
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CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

CHRIST CHURcH-Service in the morning by
Rev DR.. Walker.
ST. PAUL's CHURcH-Service at II q. m. and
4 y. m. by Rev. DR.. Norton
GRACE CHURCH-Service morning and night
by Rev DR., sprigg.
ST. MAKYs CHURcu-Mass at I a. m. High
Mass and .ermon N. II a. IN. Vespers at T.
UNION PREsBYT'N. CHURCH (First Church,
Preaching at IL a. III. and at p. M, by hev.
Mr. Reese Pews free
SECOND PKEsBrTERIAS CuURcH-Service in
the morning and At night by Rev. Mr. Din
widdie.
METH Ep1s CuuRcH-Sermon in the morn
ing by Rev. K. a Mckinney. No service
At night.
METH EPISCOPAL CHURCH SoUTH-Preach
ing in the morning and ut night By Rev. Dr.
RosSer.
METH. Prot. CHURCH--Sermon in the morn
ing and al night BY Rev. DR.. Nichols.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Preachingl III the morning
and at night by Rev. Mr.. Rylard.
GERMAN LUTHERAS--Service at II n. IN. by
Rev. Mr. Fleckenstein.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Prayer meeting in the Bsptist Church at four
y. m. Jail ut 2 D. m. ms House at :! p.
m. Open air meeting at the corner of Cameron
and Fayette streets, at +! pm.
Week Work-Open air meeting next Friday
night, at eight o'clock, at the corner OF Union
and Prince streets. Union Prayer Meeting
next Monday afternoon, at o'c.ccS III the
Baptist Church
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TOSTOFFICE HOURS.

Until further notice the following will BE- the
hours 1or the opening and closing OF the mails :
OPENING.
Washington, D. G., Baltimore and Western
mails, $3.50 Il. m. and 7:lo J.. IN.
Philadelphia, New York, Boston and North
ern States msils, s3Os m; and 1:l5.p M
Washington and Lynchburg, via Gordons-
vile and Lynchburg. 7:l5 p. m.
Washington and ohio route. $3.50 p. NJ
Manassas Division, :. 20 r. m.
Washington and Weldon, including Rich
mond, Petersburg, Fredericksburg and Norfolk,
Va. Oils a. IN. and Sis p. m.
CLOSING.
Washington, D. c., Baltimore and Western
mails, 900 a. n. and $40 D. In.
Philadelphis, New ork, Boston and North
ern States Mails, $40 y. m and $50 y. m.
Washington and Lynchburg, via Gordons-
vile and Lynchburg. 800 ~ m.
Washington ah4 Lhio route 500 a. m.
Manassas Division, 400 y. III.
Washington and Weldon, including Rich
mond. Petersburg, Freder cksburg and Norfolk,
Va, GOO a. m. and $50 p. m.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign News.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Times, in its fnan-
cial article this morning, has the following par.
agraph: THE detacatons of the Secretary Of
Hooper s Telegraphic Works. which were au-
nouuccd yesterday, consist in the forging and
negotiation of bill for $50 900. This appears
to have brought matters to crisis. We be-
lieve an appeal will be at once made to the
stockholders, there being no more capital, to
call up
BERLIN. Sept. IL. The daughter CT Prince
Bismarck has been h"trothed to Count Weudl-
9enteuberg, of the Ptu<sian Civil Service.
~LoNDoN Sept. 1.-THE executive commit.
tee on the foot aud mouth disease have asked
the Privy Council fer an order to prevent the
holding of markets, sales, or fairs throughout
Warwck>hire. The disease also prevails con
slderab!y 10 the county Of Norfolk, the last re,
turn showing that 5000 cases have been re,
corded there during the week. Cattle, sheep
aud pigs are all afflicted.
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The Crops i'm Ohio.

TOLEDO, o., Sept. 1.-the Commercial
publishes this morning carefully prepared crop
reports from some seveuty-fve points within
the immediate range of the Toledo trade
From these it appears that the prospect is not
as gloomy as it appeared few weeks since
Wheat is considerably under the average in
product and not less so in condition. Corn is
fair in quality, with the assurance of good
yield if not struck by frost Oats do not come
up to the average, having suffered materially
from the storms, but still the product is large.
Potatoes are abundant in nearly every dircc-
ton, selling at low rates. Fruit is light Hay
averages heavy, and is in good condition. On
the whole, the outlook is far better than Was
expected sixty, or even thirty days ago.
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Local RREVITIES.

So dissatisfied are the people of Georget, WI
with the tie that binds them to ashingtou
that they are using their best efforts TO severe
the obnoxious link and be rctroceded to Mary
land; and yet there have been some unthiuk
Ing people in this city, who desire that Aexan.
drla should be annexed to the city from which
Georgetown IS so anxious to get away.
The Radicals will hold meetings in the sew.
erai wards OF the city and magisteral districts
OF the county on Monday night next for the
purpose OF appointing delegates to the conven.
ton to be held here on the following Wedues-
Iay, to nominate candidates fer the House Of
Delegates
Numerous knights, from Maryland and the
surrounding counties in Virginia will enter
the lists at the Carlin's Springs tournameu,
next Monday. Mr. John S. Brookes of this
city, will award the prizes, and Justice J. O.
kerby, Of Fairfax, will be chief marshal.
a prl letter. received 10 this city to-day,
states that }. &. Harvey's store, in Westmore
land county, was destroyed by fire last Monday
night. Mr.. Harvey iv in the house, aul
his furniture Is all that was saved. The house
Is reported to have been insured
There will be an intermission in the reviya
services, now in progress in the NJ. Z. Church
South, 10 night, but they will recommence to-
morrow night. Five mourners we're at the al
tar last night.
The Convention for nominating candidates
Tor the Legislature will meet 10 Leesburg oI
Monday next, September Court. Judge Sin
clair and Mr.. Claughton, Senatorial candidates
will be present aud address the meeting.
Mr. Scter Blouse sent to this Office to-day a
box of pears, gathered from the dwarf trees il
his garden, upper eud Of King street, thai
would attract attention on the tables of any
irut exhibition.
An unknown stranger-a German-su
to be partially deranged from fever was pickec
up on the street to. day and locked up 10 tht
station house. He says he is last from Eli
colts City.
Rev. Mr.. Latane has entered upon his duties
as rector OF Oak Grove Church, 10 Westmore
Ia"d county, the church, of which the late
Blshop Payne was the rector, at the time O.
his death.
The Rockville agricultural fair closed yester
day in the midst Of furious rain and vino
storm, the Acxandriaus present, returnins
reaching home 90 the mid night train from
Washington.
The market this morning was we'll supplied
as it usually is On Saturday mornings during
the summer and the ruling prices we're about
the same as those Of last Saturday.
Mr. VIM. Thorn, who lives near Fort Wash
lngton, had his arm accidentally caught in 6
thrcshng machine yesterday aud terribly lasce
rated.
The Richmond Journal says; "Mr. VIM.
n. Mel clgh, IT., is in the city on brief visi
to his old friends and relations here"
\ festival and concert will come off at Fetch
er's Chapel, King George county, on Thurs
day next.
The bay steamers are pow bringing oysters
here. S0u;e of the dealers are we'll supplied
Camp meetings commenced at Falls Church
and at Marrentun Srnngs to-day
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The Markers.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Stocks dull and unset
tied. Money 2. Gold lG4 Flour quiet and
unchanged. Wheat firm. Corn sha1e better.
40; Firglnias consolidated g.! West Vas. O.
Cotton dull; middlirg nominally l44. Flour
dull, heavy and unchanged. Wheat dull and
unchanged Corn-Southern dull and lower
Western stronger; Southern white S5a6G South.
ern yellow II; Western mixed II spot; "a! &C.
ern 45a50 Western white 4sa51; Westtrn I mix
ed 42a45. Rye dull and nominal at 1880 Hay
steady and unchanged Provisions quiet, but
firm. Butter firm and unchanged. Coffee dull
and nominally unchanged Sugar firm at
lOssl03. Whiskey dull at 2l1aSI e.
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Fires.

WHITEHALL, N. Y, Sept ia fire at
Fair Haven, VT, at an early hour this a. m.,
destroyed Simon Aliens slate factory. Loss
$4,000; partially insured.
A fire at Middlcburg, VT, at ? o'clock this
q. N. burned fifteen stores. 1t broke out in u
paper mill. Losses not yet ascertained
PITTsBURG, Sept. ia telegram from
West Newton, Pa, says G. ?. Markle T. Son S
straw and wood pulp works, were ueary des-
troyed by fire this a. H. The main building
and the greater part Of the machinery is un-
injured. LOSS is $4,000 insurance S25 900.
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TT F. HENRY'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Wishing my school to be near an open play
ground an advantage it has not heretofore had
| shall open its next and Fourteenth Annual
Session in Mr.. Charles Powelps School Build
ing, on Queen, between Washington and Go.
lumbus streets, on MONDAY, Sept 49,
The course of study comprises the elementary
and nd vanced English Branches, Mathematics
and the Natural Sciences, and if sufficiently
large classes csn be formed to justify it, Profes-
sors will be employed to give Instruction to ad-
yanced students in the Ancient and Modern
Languages.
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches taught, range from ST 10 SIS per quar-
ter, payable in advance
n. B.-The School room will be open for the
reception and classification of pupils every
morning after Sept 5, from O'Clock to - M
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Bank Statement.
Marine Disaster

OCEAN GROVE, NJ Sept II The schooner
NJ. }. FOrshay, Capt Seaman, (not schooner
Fursha as before rcportcd,) is ashore half
mile south Of Shark RIVER Her cargo Of sweet
potatoes is uow beiug discharged. The vessel
IL in good condition awaiting assistance.
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The West Virginia Capi.mI.

WHEELING, W. Va, Sept. ll.--The Intel
lgeDcer mas information that the Supreme
Court Of West Virginia, sitting at Charleston,
Jefferson county, has decided that the act of
the legislature removing the capital to Wheel
ing is constitutional aud valid The decision
will probably be formally announced 10 court
on Monday next.
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Failure.

New York, Sept. ll.-Thc banking house
OF Frederick Schuchardt & Sons 40 Exchange
Place, is reported to have failed The chief
creditors are in Europe ard it is thought the
frm's liabilities will be paid Ia u!l.
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Personal.

New YORK, Sept. ll.-Thc Harald's per-
soDa column ys;-Governors Kellogg and
Yarmouth of Louisiana, occupied the mana
ger 5 box at the Park theatre last evening.
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PELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE,
ALEXAND RIA. VA.

Inc annual term will begin on 18th September
next, and close 9Th June following.
The Principal desires to state that the Prepar
atory as well as Collegiate Department of this
School is thoroughly organz d. Special stten.
ton is called to the Department of Mu.ic The
instruments consist of grand and square Pianos
and IN Organ with pedal. bass The teachers
ar are experienced and thoroughly competent
The terms are as liberal as can be afforded
Apply for Circular containing full particulars to
n. PENICk,
Prlnclpal Belle Haven INSTITUTE Alexa., Va
n B.-ihe Principal refers With pleasure,
and tby permission, to the following we'll known
g &c at Hon. James Barbour, Gen. j. &.
Judge Il. Shsckelford, Hon. Thcs. S. Flournov
Mr.. e D. Gray, and Hon. H. E. Withers.
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FINDING OF A GOLD WATcH. : 4 colored
man uamcd Robert Edmunds, employed by Mr.
Oliver Pulman 10 hauling manure from the City
ScaVenger's pile, just north of the city to lot
near iuutiug Creek, was lucky enough yester-
day to find valuable gold watch and chain
while loading his cart.
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MINERAL BUREAU
VIRGINIA MINERAL BUREAU,

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. IL. 1875.
10 the editor Of the alexandria Gazette
DEAR SIR There are now on exhibition at
the Mlueral Bureau four samples of iron ore
from Iron Mountain. Hardy county, w. Va,
ana sample OF coal from the same locality.
inree OF the ores are said to show upon auaIy
sls 90 80 and 5S per cent OF metallic iron. The
toal, 1t Is c aimed, is equal to the best Cumbe
;auu We have also sample of rich looking
S S1 ore from the property of Mr.. Champ
n,hnepherd, 10 Clarke county, and a box Of anne
'"ys's trom Antioch, Va Respectfully,
w. /. SPoTTSwoOD.
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Weather Probabilities,

WASHINGTON, Sept. II, II a. NJ
For the Middle States, clear or decidedly COO
weather will continue with northea to north.
west winds, and stationary or rising barometer.
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Dcservcdiy Popuar-We mean DR.. Bull
Vegetable Pills, for everybody has derived
much benefit from their use Physicians recon-
mend them.
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The E'mwood and Warwick collars are made
differently from any other. The edges are all
folded aud the surface is an exact imitation of
linen
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GRAND TOURNAMENT AND EXCUR-
~ SION AT CARLlN'S SPRINGS, MON
DAY. SEPTEM Der IL, 1875, on which occs.
sion FOUR VALUABLE PRIZES, now on
exhibition vt w. T. Herrick's, King street, will
be gwen away: lst, Fine Sa IDLE, value S25
81, Fine Bride; Sd, Pair Silver Spurs
4:h Whip. Riding TO commence at 2 p. m.
Entrance fee for Knights 81
The Alexandria String and Brass Band has
been engaged for the occasion.
Chief MARSHALL. o. kerby.
Floor Managers Hughes, Jas. Smith.
Comuttee-J. Bohraus, H. Herbner, NJ
Ruben, l. Rammell, 6. kreig, NJ. Schiller, F.
Melcher, NJ. Bossart, &. Hyde
Trains Will leave the Washington and Ohio
depot 1t 30 a. m, 100 4l0, 800 and 90 D. M
Returning leave the Springs at 10 q. NJ, 2, 6 and
IL y. III.
Knights wishing to enter for the prizes will
please address by letter. or otherwise Ii. Herb
ner, 40 King street. or NJ. Bossart, u south
Fairfax street.
Tickets 50 cents; children IS cents
Strict order will be enforced by competent
police.
SEPT eo9t HERBNER s. BOSSART.
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.EDUCH TTDNHL.
MISS POWELL'S SELECT SCHOOL
II FOR YOUNG LADIES,

Corner Washington and Duke streets,
Alexandria, Va.
Tho next session of this School will commence
on WEDNESDAY,, the 22d of September.
Pupils carefully and thoroughly instructed in
the English branches, French and Latin
Terms: Board and tuition in English an
French Sl55 per half session tuition in Englis h
and French S32 per half sesslon-in advance.
Circulars can be obtained at French's Bcok
Store, application 10 Miss Powell, at her
residence, corner Washington and Duke streets.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-11
WN. DOwLISG

The BLACK HORSE CAVALRY. There ap-
peared 10 yesterdays Gazette rumor that
Gen. j. E. Johnston had been offered the posi-
ton Of Commander in Chief OF al; the forces of
the khedive Of Egypt, with good round sal
airy for his services. We now learu, from " hat
may be considered reliable source, that G"n.
Fiz. Lee, who has just returned from New
York, where he has been 10 the cause of immi-
grafton, has also received a very fattcrng let
ter from the Khedive, in which his Highness,
after paying Gen. Lee high personal tribute,
says that he is DESTROYS Of forming body Of
household troops, to constitute his body
guard, and that he wishes, as such, veteran
soldiers, and also that they shall be the picked
meu, out of the whole American cavalry 10 the
late civil war; and that if the General thinks
that the Black Horse Cavalry could be organ
IL d, to write to that effect If this should
prove true the Generals task is an impractical
BILE one, the members of the late Black Horse
being scattered over the four quarters of the
globe. If such reorganization, however, was
possible the khcdivc would get one huDdred
and eighty cavaIryueu, who could probably, iu
fair light, whip any SIMILAR number Of cavaI.
rymen 10 the world.