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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10
SATURDAY, JULY 10.

The death of Gen. Francis Preston Blair, 10
st. Louis, 90 Thursday night, was announced
in yesterdays Gazette Gen. Blair was son
Of F. P. Blair, editor of the Washington Globe
10 Gen. Jacksons administration, end the
warm personal friend Of that President, aud
still lives in Montgomery county, Md. Frank
P. Blair, jr., was born in Lexington, KY, Feb
ruary 10, 1921, but resided in Washington for
some years during his youth. Entering upon
political life, he became leader of the free
labor or emancipation party of Missouri. He
served as a private in the Mexican war. In
lS48 he sustained Van Buren, and the free soil
party, opposing the extension of slavery into
the Territories, and advocating its abolition in
Missouri. 10 1852 be was elected from St.
Louis county to the Legislature Of Missouri as
an abolitionist, returned to Congress in 1856
and continued there until the outbreak of the
civil war, and was chairman of the committee
on military affairs. catering the army in 1861
as colonel Of volunteers, he was soon after ap-
pointed brigadier general by President Lin
coin. After McPherson's assignment to the
army of the Tennessee, Gen. Blair succeeded
to the command of the seventeenth army corps,
and continued to command it during Sherman's
march to the sea, and in the subsequent march
to Richmond. In 1866 he was appointed by
President johnson collector of customs for the
port of St. Louis. In 1868 Gen. Blair was
nominated for Vice-President by the Demo
Nok.o u, Al
Horatio Seymour for President. At the time
Of bis death Gen. Blair was State insurance
commissioner of Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

Official dispatches received at Madrid report
that the Carlist General Dorregaray had sue
ceeded in entering the Boltona district in Ara
gon, near tie pyrenees. Three brigades of
AItonsist troops we're actively pursuing him
Don Carlos and staff are reported to have bur
rieiIy decamped from Trevino to avoid pursuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

Treasurer New, Secretary Brstow and Mr..
Shoemaker of Adams Express Company we're
in consultation yesterday on the subject OF the
transportation Of the National bank notes, but
no conclusion was arrived at with reference to
the Company demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The Charleston Is. c. News and Courier
repudiates the sentiments recently expressed by
Gen. john S. Preston, of South Carolina, at
the University of Virginia The News and
Courier says: "Gen. Preston is no longer a
spokesman for the people of this State. With
small class of equally sincere and equally un-
reasonable men his words will have some
weight, because they express a stubbornly
cherished opinion; but he, and such as he,
however venerable or respectable, are no longer
leaders 10 this land of active purpose, high en-
prise and liberal opinion"
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Ca.NHL GsI.U.VERfE.

:. Arrived-Rosts Alaska and Thos Wheeler to
Great Falls Ice Co; Geo Hutton, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.. Adam Sherman, to
Georges Creek Coal and Iron CO.. Jas Green,
chas Clifton, Michael Snow, w j B LLOYD and
Amerlcan Flag, to American Coal GO.
;, Departures-BostS Morning Sun, Lark, C B
Embray, Loretto S Charles. J Green. G CIif.
ton, NJ + Tice, q Hutton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

We yesterday published the address of the
State Conservative Executive Committee, aud
hope its suggestions will meet with hearty
response. The address aludcs to the import
anoe Of thorough Organization, in order that
Virginia may give no hesitating uterance on
al occasion on which the probabilities of the
next Presidential contest will be Significantly
forecast. Iu this connection it is well urged
that there be no divided counscls no breaking
up of party lines, no wandering off into the for
hidden paths of Individual ambition. Nomina
tons should be conducted through the me-
dunn of regularly called and fairly constituted
conventions, and there should be mo issues
made within the party" There never was a
time when the Importance of maintaining Con-
servative superiority in the State was more
needed, aud all attempts to break down and
disturb the Organization should be trowued
upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The election returns for members of the c.
madam Legislature have been received from the
entire Province. The Government party claim
a majority Of fifteen, while the opposition con-
cede them only five
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

Col. Ii. G. Derrick, Of Halifax county, a
prominent officer in the engineer service on the
Southern side in the late war between the
States, has received from the Khedive ofEgypt,
on the Recommendation of Gen. w. T. Sher-
man, an appointment of Lieutenant Colonel in
the Engineer Service Of the Egyptian army
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The annual rice produce of Japan is estimat-
ed at 30,OOO,OO0 kokus Ia koku is equal to 1888
an average crop. Nine millions of acres are
said to be under tillage in the Empire, sup
porting about three and ahalf persons to the
acre
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LIST OF LETTERS

July 10, 1876. '"' io''onoe
Persons calling for letters will say thew a, i'd.
,vertised and give the date of the list 90 'N
If not called for within thirty DAYS, thew will, ha
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
Adams Hammer s. Go, Lewis, Miss Mr.
Alexander, Claton Lewis Henry
Butler Esther LaboId w
Barker, John Mason. simon
Boil, John, col MAYER Simon
DIT Mrs Lucy Mitchell. Miss Ida
Clark, Henry Page Isaac
Cook, Gennie PAGE Mnse0
Egan, Mrs Hanora SickeIs d r
r r. oou, MRS Jane Terrell, I.ottie
3 3;i iliiiITss, Luther Taylor, Henry H
HUMPHREYS, Richard WARREN Susan
jy lot WIN BERKLEY Pm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The Comptroller of the Currency has called
uron the National Banks for reports showing
their condition at the close Of business on Wed
nesdav. June 80.
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MARRIED..

c, by Rev. L. 3. Wharton, at Olive Branch
Church, in james City county, W., Tuosdsv
july 9TH, 1875, Dr. JOHN CLOPTON, Assist.
ant Physican Easteln Lunstic Asylum, at VIII
lismshurg, Va, and Miss WILLIE S. Pic
GUII, of James CITY county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

PROTECTION OF GAME.--A number of sport
ing men held 40 informal meeting last night,
with the view of effecliog a permanent orpani-
cation, and through said organization secure
the enactment and rigorous enforcement of suit.
able game laws. Mr.. NJ. A. Tappan briefly
explained the objects Of the meeting, stating
that he had received from leading sport smen in
the west hint that next fall this city would be
visited by several of the famous sporting men,
the champion shots OF America and they would
undoubtedly engage IN shooting if proper facili-
ties could be furnished them. H. had also re.
celvcd letters from the chairman and correspond
ing secretary of the National Association of
sportsmcu, asking what was being done in
Washington, and urging vi gorous action TO pro-
tect the game. ~
Maj J. Cash was called to the chair and MIR,
NJ. A. Tappan elected secretary
Col. +. j.. Kinney suggested the appoint
mcnt OF committee to invite the cooperation
OF the sporting mcn of the District. The
chairman lMajor CASH proposed that those
present constitute a committee of the whole
Tor that purpose, aud his suggestion was
adopted.
Capt. G. G. B,ugh spoke of the heartess
mauucr 10 which woodc0ck were killed by Dot
hunters during the months Of March and April
while they were breeding and expressed the
hope that something would be done 10 protect
the game in the future. WASH STIR.
Col. DEWI S Successor No official an-
nounccmeut OF the appointment of successor
to Col. Dewitt was made yesterday. Il was,
however, the prevailing impression that Judge
Ball, Of Loudouu, would receive the clerkship
10 the Second Auditors Office, land that another
gentleman would be made secretary of the
Board OF Public Works. The salary of the
former position is about $1,000; the salary OF
the latter, $500 or 800 Rich Dispatch.
Inc Richmond Euquirer says that Judge
Ba'i Is county Judge OF Loudouo and clerk OF
oenate committee, aud is gentleman of talents
quiet oemcanor and popularity. II be should
De appointed to the above clerkship he will
also become secretary of the Board Of Public
Works, and the happy posscssor Of five Offices
The Patrons of Husbandry along the lower
happahannock have appointed j. NJ. Broken.
brough, a. W. Broaddus and B. p. Wright RI
act In conjunction with committees from me
oranges OF Essex and Richmond counties r.
ascertain the aggregate amount of wheat on
hand and ready for July delivery, and offer the
same III bulk to the mllIers of Fredericksburg
Richmond and Baltimore. The same commit.
tee is also requcsfed to ascertain the brand and
the amount OF fertilizers which will be needed
for the fall crop, aud correspond with dealers
for the purpose of purchasing in bulk.
KILLING THE POTATO Bug. The Harrison.
burg lEa.) Old Commonwealth says the potato
bugs have had lively time of it in that sec.
uon, but announces with satisfaction that their
depredatioos have been brought to a close
large number of persons having discovered that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

A Paris dispatch says that the waters of the
Rhone are rising and foundations are appre-
heuded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

At a meeting of the people of Albemarle,
held on the 5th Of July, to consider the ques.
ton whether or not the State of Virginia should
repudiate her debt, Shelton F. Leake was call
ed to the chair, and Horace B. Burnley was
appointed secretary, when it was resolved that
it is one of the highest duties of States, as it is
of individuals, to pay their honest and just
debts, 80 long as they have the means to do So;
that we dscountenance and condemn repudia.
ton 10 all its forms, whether the same is sought
to be accomplished directly and openly, or CO.
verify or by iudirectiou; that we can conceive
of no measure which could be adopted by the
State that would so certainly Djure and retard
her material interests and prosperity. In the
language of q resolution adopted by the Lcgis-
ature Of 1866 81, the passage of aoy repudiat-
Ing act is positively prohibited by the CoDstitu-
tious of both the State and Federal Govern
ments aud 'such legislation would be 20 less
destructive. of our future prosperity than Of
our credit, our integrity and our houor'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The Lypchburg Republican 10 40 article on
the. State debt shows that Virginia is now pay
ing more than FIVE per cent upon the whole
amount of her public debt-and says:-''l we
are now able to carry on the Government, and
pay over five per cent. interest on the whole
debt, at our present rate Of taxation, and while
the property of the State is admitted by all to
be inadeauateIy assessed, can there be any ne
oessity for the olamor that is now being raised
by some in favor Of quasi reputation Are we
prepared to bring dshonor and reproach upon
the hitherto unsulied name of Virginia, for q
matter OF less than one per cent on our public
debit There is no occasion for raising taxes
at this time. Let US 90 Oh paying all that we
can, after supporting the Government, at the
present rate of taxation. and 10 a few years,
when business has revived when our mineral
resources have been more fully developed, and
when our taxable values generally have in-
creased, we cannot only meet our full obligations
for interest annually, out We will also be able to
increase the sinking fund so rapidly as to ex-
tinguish the debt at no very distant future"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

A coorcd man, setting under tree 10
harvest field 10 Shenandoah county, on the
7th, was struck by Lightning and killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10
COM M ERCIAI.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. July lO-Wheat is
active and firm for choice lots offerings of 596
eushels, with sales of white at 1872 for prime
ana req AT l22 and 1872 for fair to prime. Corn
Is urn and lc better; offerings of 500 bushels
Mixed with sal es at 81 and 81 No Rye or Oats
Offering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The 6ve-dolIar notes Of the First, Third and
Traders National Banks Of Chicago, the First
Natlouai Bank of Paxton, ILL.,, and the First
National Bauk of Canton, ILL.,, having been sue.
{ ssfuy couutcrteited, the Comptroller of the
Currency has determined to retire the notes of
those banks of the denomination of five dollars,
and requests National banks throughout the
country to forward them to the Treasury for
redemption. No additional notes of this demo-
nination will be issued to those banks,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

RECEIPTS OF PRoDUcE.-The following are
the receipts by the Washington City, Virgins
Midland and Great Southern K. K. this week:
Corn 1905 bushels, wheat ISL, oats GIG onions
aoo ground sumac 2,40O lbs, apples ii bbls,
Hour 26l bbls, fowls coops, tobacco Ii boxes
leather 81 rolls, lumber 10000 #, bark Is cars
feathers sacks, wool "a sacks, hides IA bdls,
outt9r tirkirs eggs II bbls and boxes, calves
20 head, dried fruit boxes liquor boxes, wine
Dbl, sundries s bbls and boxes, calf skins 6
sheep skins bales. spokes 2l8 bundles, chairs S
oIls' cattle cars. furniture car, stone cars.
COAL REroRT.-The following is report of
the receipts and shipments of coal during the
week ending to ":
RECEIPTS. toms
american Coal Co.................,.. s OBS
hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co. 2 $50
y. l. Agnew. ............... .. 1890 45Y
Total.. 7oo,,
SHIPMENTS.
ihe' 'C'tl GOAL s. 3l4
hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co. 2 5T5
- -'sHo" 500
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 9 $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

KILLING THE PoTATo BUG. The Harrison
burg lEa.) Old Commonwealth says the potato
bugs have had lively time of it in that sec
lon, but announces with satisfaction that their
depredations have been brought to close,
large number of persons having discovered that
the sprinkng of slaked lime over the potato
vines causes the bugs to disappear like magic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-10

The proceedings in the trial Of ex State
Treasurer Parker, at Columbia, S. c., yester-
day, Were important. Ladd, the missing wit
ness, who had attempted to abscond, was ar
rested, and testified that Parker told him that
$3.50, 900 in coupons and State bonds had been
given him, of which his share was $l50,0O0.
This was when the inal settlement was made
by the State with the financial agent, Kimp-
ton. Ladd also sworc that Parker asked him
to have these coupons funded by an agent of
Parker The coupons belonged to the State.
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COsn.MISSxOyv MERCHANTS

COsHsHASSAOSF sHERCHAsFTS,
7 c. s E. &ILBURN,
Who 'esae and Retail
GROCERS s. COMMISSION MERCHTS.,
NO ~ N. Royal St, cor Market Space,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Orders and consignments solicited. They wil
receive careful and prompt attention jy4
r. M. LAWSON
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. ~ Cameron street,
Alexandria, Virginia
:, Deals in Standard Fertilizers and Grass Seeds.
Cash advances made ON Grain in store Con-
slgnments solicited sug3
2 B. LAWSON s. CO.,
successors to r NJ Lawson,1
GROCERS AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS,
No. 81 Cameron street,
auga ALEXANDRIA, VA.
T'HoMAs PERRY.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
THE SALE OF FERTILIZERS,
aug loft w. A AIEx s:fss'} VA.
w As HISGToN s . T BRoTHER,
Y y M M N NJ b A N is
NO. 20 UNION STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Consignments of Grain, Merchandise and All
nds, of Country Produce solicited. Special
at ention given to al business entrusted to them.
rtomPt returns made. sp24
w. A sMoor'
COAL, sAL 2EA AS = pLAsrEK
sM0oT' S VIA RF,
(Foot Of Princess ST.
feb 2l-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
HooE s JOHNSTON
Successors to Fowle i Co..
NO; PRINCE STREET.
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCTS.
Dealers in ali kinds of
FERTILIZERS. SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF tee
Also "ttEn
LITERPOOL s LONDON S GLOBE IN
81 RANCE COMPANY.
fob st:
SH1EN s co
Successors to Sar,ue! H%rt!ey,(
sEhERAL cOuMISSi0N MERE'HiANTS
No l3 Union street,
p Particular attention paid TO- the s SCI g. OF
FLOU 4, GRAIN and ali kinds Of COUNTRY
PRODUCE and filing all orders for GEOCE
RES, GUANO, PLASTER. SEEDS, &C..
&c, st the lowest market rates
celebrated brands of FANNY FLOUR.
Agents for the safe of the "ROUND TOP
RYDRAULfC CEMENT" jan 5-tf
}. BEoDERs j. LANNoN
T BRODERs s CO.,
=. No. II King street,
GENERAL COMMISSION NE ';1tH n
GROCERIES, "''S"'' O'A's'S |"
Provisions,
SAL" FISH
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand general assortment Of
Cordage, Tar, Pitch Nails, Lime Packing. Oils
Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and ccnsignments promptly attend
81 to, and goods forwarded without delay 50 con
ignees on arrival.
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowder.
MY Ale and Porter always cI hand.
Agents for tho Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portatioh llne n!h l0-tf
w A, JOHNSON,
Dealer in
GROCER IES AND QUORS,
No. Al corner Queen and Pitt streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA
All orders addressed to William \, Johnson,
Alexand ria, Va, will receive prompt atlentlcn.
NH 9-Lf
WV. F. BKooAEs,
DEALRalN
FINE AN d FANCY GROCERIES,,
l47 King street
Aexandr!a Virginia.
r. SPECIAL attention given to the selection
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

the numerous tricks by which lot of po-
their hold upon the purse Of the people.
But it is of no use. The handwriting is
on the wall. The potato bugs" are com
ing thirty thousand strong, and the Repub-
Icans will furnish the remaining votes that
are necessary to elect the Reform ticket.
The doom Of the Maryland corruptionlsts
is sealed. The 'trepeaters" will endeavor
to stuff the ballot boxes, perhaps, and
may be aided and countenanced in doing
so in the city of Baltimore by the police.
But it is to be hoped that the election may
be fair one. The police board cannot af-
ford either to appoint unfair judges or to
promote unfair elections. They may as
well reflect that their old tricks are dscov-
cred and proven, and that their only safety
now lies in the protection of the voice of
the people at the ballot box from being
drowned by fraud. There is nothing at
which q people take alarm so suddenly and
so thoroughly as at the corruption of their
police. The guardians of their lives and
property they think should be Incorrupti-
bic. The safety of their wives and chill
dren depends upon the honor and integrity
of the police. Everything mos. dear and
most sacred is at the mercy of the police.
Therefore it is that when the police be-
come corrupt and that corruption is ex-
posed to the people, the latter arise in their
might and rebuke it, sometimes with a
most terrible vengeance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

THE Washington correspondent Of TIL
New York Herald, referring to Secretary
Chandler, says: 1.-The undoubted integrity
"of the man officially, and his executive
liability as a politician, will, in the opinion
"of Lis friends, create a reaction in his
favor when the surprise of his choice is
cover" In this assertion, printed in the
columns OF a journal which has always
been unfriendly to Mr.. Chandler and the
Administration, the opinion of a large num-
Der Of observing people is reflected. Those
who know Mr.. Chandler best are not only
confident that The prediction will be veri-
fed, but tina: his administration Of the
affairs Of the Department will be crowned
with entire success. His prosperity in the
past has been the result of the exercise of
thorough executive and business ability
exactly of the kind required to secure sue
cess in his new Office. We do not ask q
suspension of opinion in his behalf, for all
the adverse opinions expressed regarding
his appointment thus far have proceeded
from disreputable sources but we desire
to call attention to the prediction above re-
ferred to, so that when it is realized his
disreputable critics may be duly remem-
bered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

TIE "relorm" Democracy of New York
has been aptly caricatured by Mast He
represents Tilden at the top of heap of
broken tablets, underneath which the in.
evitable Tweed is being only partly crushed,
while New York, represented in the person
of fair maiden, stands near by and holds
her nose. The conception Of the cartoon is
based upon The Nations idea that the
reopIe do not care how reforms are pro.
cured, or who procures them, so they are
nrocured. While the caricature is applied
10 New York alone, and is intended to show
how ridiculous the project of inviting
thieves, gamblers, prlze'fghters and peni-
tertiary birds to institute reforms really is,
II caa he made applicable to the entire coun-
try. Tilden, as reform leader; has simply
exposed the iniquities of few disreputable
cTimiuals through the evidence of their
former companions in crime, and has done
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

IT Is now very generally conceded that
. the defeat of oleblallen is not the end of
the imitation movement by any means.
General George W. Morgan, leading Ohio
Democrat, has written letter in which he
declares that the result was procured by
bribery and the free expenditure of money
by Eastern Democrats. This charge shows
how bitter the feeling and luminosity be-
tween the soft and the hard money Democ-
racy really is, and gives assurance that in
the next national convention of the Demo
cratic party there will be many provoca-
tons for wrangling and possibly bolt. At
any rate, it seems probable that a regular
old fashioned Democratic row will occur.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

nothing to secure their punishment. The
Democracy of the country at large is at
tempting to do the same thing. and expect
as reward for their exposures. get place
and power for themselves; but the people
will probably hesitate some time before
they put their trust in party which rests
its entire claim for popular. favor upon the
fact that some Of its members have turned
States evidence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

nature. he sees that the world looks upon him
as Grabbed old man, who has done great deal
of good work and spoilt much of it with his
crustiness. He would reform, but, alas that
stomach-the only one nature ever gave him,
or ever will-rolls up its gastric juice in holy
horror at the thought of being mild or rational
in anything; and thus twas when ancient Har-
ward attempted to iatter the ;pridei.of the
touchy old literary fossil. "E hup with is owl
han offered ha orse nav %
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-21

II SEEMS that Governor Ames, of Missis-
sipFi, il the absence Of all power to procure
tie Punishment of the disturbers of the
peace in that State, and of aid in suppress
ing the turbulence which has thus far pre-
vented fair and impartial registration of
voters, has been forced to assume concili-
atory position. The result will be Demo-
cratic victory. When the Southern Demo
Gratis enter into conciliatory relations with
their political opponents, they generally
manage to make it a one-sided affair, and
to get all the advantage themselves.