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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IL.

AS stated 10 yesterdays Gazette, the polit-
cal situation in the United States of Colombia
Is becoming more and more complicated, and
the electoral struggle for President threatens
to bring about general war The coast States
bad voted for DR.. Nunez, while the Federal
Government appeared determined to install
DR.. PARA, and in order to accomplish its pur-
pose the Colombian army had been increased
and dispatched to the coast to enforce obedi-
ence, under command Of Gen. Delgado. The
President of Bolivar had determined to resist
the rational forces, and having raised force
Of four hundred men, sent them up the Mag
daena river, where fight is said to have taken
piece between them and the Colombian troops
1t is considered that war has actually begun.
About fifty of the rioters who took part 10 the
recent outbreak at San Miguel, Salvador, have
been shot at different towns between San
Miguel and the Capital, the padres who caused
the outbreak being compelled to witness the
executions. Great sorrow and indignation are
expressed throughout the country at the events
in San Miguel, 10 which the respectable part of
the clergy join. A revolution had been at
tempted in Peru, under the leadership of a
man named Arevao. His forces captured Islay
and Mollendo, but we're routed while proceed
ing TO Arequipa, and Arevalo was killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Ex-Priest Gerdemann delivered his lecture
at Masonic Temple, 10 Baltimore. last night to
small audience. A police force was stationed
outside the hall, but there was no need for
their services. The lecture was substantially
the same as that delivered in Philadelphia,
and according to the Baltimore American is
excessively commonplace. It is only the inter-
est that attaches to the man that makes this
exposition of personal grievances endurable.
The American says: 1t is to be regretted
that Gerdemann has entered the lecture field
to viudicate himself rather than to instruct the
public"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL.

buMMUN CUUNUlu.
At 8 called meeting of the Common Council,
Z. Shinn, esq, President, and Messrs. Smoot,
Hopkins. Brokers', Simpson, Harlow, Risheill.
Schohe cid, Hughes, Smith and Simms
The following communication from the Mayor
was read and the succeeding preamble and res.
olutlons' offered by Mr.. Hopkins, adopted:
MAYORS OFFICE, !
Al E1ASDRIA, VA. Aug. III, 1875.
To the honorable tity Council:
Gentlemen: l have the honor to ask the stten
ton OF the City Council 70 the plan proposed by
Prof. Britton CT establishing somewhere in the
State bureau in which specimens of the DIFF
ferent ores may be collected and arranged for
exhibition, with view to speedy development
OF the great mineral resources of this State. and
suggest that such action may be taken by you as
Will secure the location OF said bureau in this
city. Very respectfully, your obi. serv't,
&. kEMPER, Mayor
Whereas an effort is now being made headed
By responsible gentlemen, to thoroughly devel.
op the mineral resources Of Virginia; and where
as IN the carrying out of the proposed plan it is
the intention OF tho Sc engaged to establish bu-
reau for the exhibition Of minerals, &c; and
whereas, IN the opinion of this Council, Aexan-
drla because OF her peculiar advantages, is the
most eligible location for such bureau; and
whereas it is our desire to extend every encour.
agement and facility to project having TO. its
object the development of our wealth and re-
sources; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Committee on Public
property be directed to procure suitable room
for an exhibition hall, &c, and that sum not
exceeding two hundred dollars be appropriated
to be used in payment of rent and in fitting IN
ssld room tor purposes indicated.
Resolved, That the Mayor be requested tn
communicate with the gentlemen in charge of
the movement and urge upon them the sdysu.
tsges set forth in the above proposition. assur-
ing them OF our heartiest sympathy and willing
corporation.
MIR Hughes, from the Committee on Streets,
to whom had been referred the petition of Eman-
uel Francis for the grading of Cameron street,
between Washington aud Columbus, reported
the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Superintendent of Police
De, ana is hereby, instructed to grade Cameron
street, between Washington and Columbus and
SET the curb stones and pave the cutters and
sidewalks thereon, the cost of the same to be as
sessed as per section 33 of the city charter.
DIR. Hughes from the Committee on Streets,
also reported the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the Superintendent of Police,
under the direction Of the Committee on Streets,
he directed to place trunk on Princess street
between Pitt and Roys!-the cost of the same
not to exceed i've hundred dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

A correspondent Of the Baltimore American,
writing from St. Michael's, Talbot county, Md,
gives theory of the murder recently perpetrat-
ed in that place, which is somewhat startling.
Ten years ago robbery was committed there,
and Mr.. Ford, the victim of the late murder,
and two boys found out the criminals. These
three persons we're taken to the woods and made
to take solemn oath that they would not dis
close what they knew. A few months ago the
secret leaked out, and an exposure of the whole
affair was imminent. One of the witnesses was
found 10 the water at the wharf not long after
wards, and there we're strong indications of foul
play. Mr.. Ford, the second one, was Drained
With an axe some ten days since. The third
one is still living, but be apprehends assassina-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Another statement is published from
Benjamin B. Halleck, one of the parties under
arrest, charged with the robbery of s47, 900
from the United States Treasury 10 June last,
in which be claims that the money was stolen
by one Charles Gates, i" and afterwards ap-
Dropriated by himself and William H. Ouman,
the restaurant keeper. The detectives have so
Tar succeeded In securing $3.50 in money
and bonds, and by attachments against OFT
mans property. Further attachments are ex-
pected to be made, which will fully secure the
government from any oss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Special agents Henderson aud Myers, of the
Postofdce Department, reached Richmond from
this city on Monday, having 10 custody G. F.
Tapscott, postmaster at Kiimaroock, Lancas
ter county, charged with stealing money from
registered letters sent from bis Office. He was
taken before commissioner, and held for
further hearing Monday next. The robbery of
registered letters FROM the postofice of Kilmar-
mock has, 1t Is said, been going on ever since
April last, but 1t was not uutil recently that
clue to the guilty party was obtained.
Yesterday morning as freight train was
passing through Big Bend tunnel on the C.
& 0. R. r., near Hinton, thirty feet of root
fell 10, crushing the engine. A fireman named
Roadcap was Instantly killed and the engineer
badly hurt. The acciden. was caused BIZ rock,
several tons in weigh which was loose and hang
Ing aud when the locomotive struck it the
whole mass fell. The engineer, whose irjur-
less, it is said, will not prove fatal is john @.
A. wilkins, formerly of this city, but whose
family live al Orange Court house.
Prof Henry L. Davies widely aud favorably
known as one Of the oldest and most successful
teachers in the State, died very suddenly at the
residence OF his daughter, at Campbell Court
house, Sunday morning last. Mr.. Davies was
one OF the hrst students that entered the Uai.
YerSlty OF Virginia, being classmate Of Cess
ner Harrison, R. ii. T. Hunter, Edgar Allen
Poe and Others
The Auditor of Public Accounts states that
grower of grapes and manufacturer Of domes-
tic wine is not liable to license tax; nor is the
owner OF market garden, who sells vegetables,
or person who puts up ice aud sells it, liable
to any license tax; and that vendors of pies,
snacks, &c, cannot be taxed.
-Four Of the conVcts who escaped from the
Richmond peuitentiary Sunday night were re-
captured about three miles from Richmond,
making their way up the canal. The remain.
ing one, the negro Hall, convicted for swiud-
ling wealthy Richmond coored men out of
$4,000, is still at large.
W. H. Alderdice, the general assigneeiu the
bankrupt court, who left Richmond last week
under strong suspicion of defalca ton, has not
returned, but has SCI back deed of assign.
ment OF all his property to trustees for the
beneht OF his creditors and bondsmen.
The Army worm has made its appearance
10 Hig bland county. They are small, black
or dark colored, from one to TWO inches in
length, very ugly greasy, and forbddiDg look.
| Ing
The old brewery Oh Chimbarazo Hill, Rich
mond, was destroyed by fire on Monday night
The brewery was in full operation, and one
thousand pounds Of ice We're stored in the
cellar.
Through travel between the East and West
and Southwest via the Virginia Midland, and
Chesapeake and Ohio railroads, is now clear Of
all distractions by the recent foods.
1t is now said that Lynchburg will certainly
| have cotton factory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Senator j. w. Johnston of Virginia, has

Senator j. W. Johnston of Virginia, has
writteo long letter 10 Gen. Joseph R. ADDER
son, of Richmond, which has been published,
giving history Of the various sehemesthat have
been proposed for the construction of railroad
line through the South to some point on the
Pacific Ocean, and especially Of the bill for the
consolidation of the Atlantic and Pacific and
the Texas and Pacific Railroads The review
displays thorough knowledge on the Sena-
tors part of the subject under consideration,
and bis reasons are convincing why none of the
schemes that have been projected oughtto meet
with Southern support. ~ -, T.
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Letter from Round Hill Camp

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
CAMP AT ROUND HILL, Aug II. The SER
vices yesterday we're of an interesting charac-
ter. lu the 9 o'clock prayer and experience
meeting the services were conducted BY Rev.
Mr. CrenshaW, of Hamilton. At IL, Dr. Ros-
ser preached from St. John, v, 40, And ye
will not come to me that ye might have lite".-
q very close and logical sermon, showing the
excuses aud subterfuges which sinners resort
to to avoid the discharge of an imperative
duty. | could not, however, perceive that it
had any effect upon the congregation. La the
afternoon Mr. Horse, now filling pulpit 10
Washington, preached very able discourse on
the subject of prayer and its effects.
The camp here is not large, and, up to the
present writing, the mourners have not ap.
peared, notwithsta udiug the exbortations aud
prayers OF the ten preachers upon the ground
The people of upper Loudouu are not good
singers. 1t is not like the od.tiue Methodist
singing; or else the brethren and sisters, gen.
orally, are afraid to let out their voices
There is everything in abundance on the
ground, which is friDged around lis outer rim
by stands for the sale of soda-water, icc cream,
watermeons, aud segars, in great plenty
The meeting closes on Friday, When the
ministers will depart for the camp at the Pot.
House, called the Middeburg camp meeting,
where there are already sky tents erected.
After this they will go to the one near Vienna.
Of one thing | am quite certain, from toe
number Of young ladies aud gentlemen attend
ing this meeting that, if there be few CONVEX
sioDs by means Of the religious exercises, the
services of the gentleman who ofhciates at
certain ALTAR" will soon and often be called
for. More attentive people, or more warmly
devoted Ito one auother), l never saw. Verify,
it looks like biz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

The Leesburg Washingtonian contains let.
ter from Mr. ia. Carter, of the late House
OF Delegates, explaining the Immigration bill
that passed the Legislature, and vindicating i,
from sspersions that have been cast upon it.
Mr.. Carter disclaims that i. was any part of
the purpose Of chose who had the bill in charge
to invite the immigration of paupers from
abroad and shows that the invitation Of the
act, BY its very title, was addressed to sub
stan,ial and respectable class of settlers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

The wages now paid to farm haGds, with
board, is sl.25 to 81. so day. These are not
bad rates 10 hard times for common, unskilled
laborers. A man cannot soon get rich at such
work, but he can save himself from starving,
and, if frugal, he can pocket all the wages as
clear gain at the end of his engagement. While
most kinds of farm products have largely de-
cliDed 10 value withio the past FIVE or six years.
the fall in farm wages has been but slight 10
the agricultural States. And there is work
enough to be had at present prices to keep all
hands out of idleness. The slackness Of immi-
grafton for the past two years has had some eff
feet in staying the decline of farm wages, and
this cause will probably continue to operate a
year or two longer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Arrangements for manufacturing coal dust
into fuel are being made at the Harrisburg
foundry and machine works. ). Five machines
are being made for this purpose. 1t is also
stated that the Reading Railroad Company are
about using this coal dust fuel 10 their locomo-
tives The necessities caused by the recent
coal strike directed attention to the utilization
of the waste of the mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Colonel Joseph Mayo, ex-Stste Treasurer.
charged With embezzling State funds while in
Office, and, who was recently discharged from
the Lunatic Asylum, was yesterday taken be-
fore the police justice at Richmond. At the
request of counsel for defense and the Com
monwealth Attorney, the hearing was postpon.
ed until the FIRST of September, number of
material Witnesses being absent from the city.
The accused was admitted to bail in $40 OOO
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was adopted.

The President was serenaded at his cottage
at Long Branch last evening by the Ocean Ho-
tel band. A large number of ladies and gen.
tlemen we're present The President threw
open bis doors and acknowledged the compli.
ment. MIR. and Mrs. Sartoris and the baby
will leave for England Aug. 2S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

There are several applicants for the positions
of assistants under 81. II. Wells, the uewlv an.
pointed U. 5. District Attorney of the District
OF Columbia, but it is not thought be will make
any designation until he takes charge of his of.
fee ON September 4th. There are two an.
pointments to be made, one as assistant in the
Criminal Court and the other to prosecute
cases on behalf of the United States, in the
Police Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

The stockholders of the Texas and Pacific
railroad had a meeting 10 Philadelphia yester-
day, at hich the report of the president was
read. This document, which is very volumiD
Gus, states that the work of construction is
practically suspended at the present time, but
will be resumed in September The report
odontod il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

The cholera, according to reports from the
East, has made its annual appearance 10 the re-
gion where alone it has its origin. Damascus
is represented as suffering terribly under the
scourge, the mission schools closed, the Chris.
tian quarter deserted, four hundred cases re.
ported daily with an unknown number con
cealed, and people dying 10 the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

In Baltimore the wheat market continues
firm, with az active demand for the best
grades of Southern, both for milling and for
shipment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Senator Morton, in bis speech at Urbaua
Ohio, last Saturday, declared that be had at
last reconciled himself to universal amnesty,
which, however, be would postpone to July 4
1915 All
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Official returns Of ninety-two COUNTIES in
Kentucky give McCreery Democratic major
ity OF 1878 Twenty-four counties are yet to
be hearc from.
Thomas Sorrell, the Baltimore negro, who re-
Gently killed another negro and seriously wound
ed third in New York, was yesterday released
on bail.
The will of Isaac Van Audeu, the founder of
the Brooklyn Eagle, was admitted to probate
yesterday. The estate is valued at one million
dollars.
The strike of the shoe cutters in New York
is said to be extending, and it is rumored that
in few days the strike will become general.
Several skirmishes have recently occurred in
Cuba between Spaniards and insurgents, with
results, it is claimed, favorable to the former.
The Russian and Prussiau frontier guards
have had fight on account of the alleged Tres
pass of the Russians upon Prussian territory.
The twenty first snoua convention of the
American Dental Association assembled at Long
Branch yesterday.
Vast clouds of grasshoppers are reported in
Nebraska, and they have appeared at Laramie
City. The damage to the crops is light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11
lCOMMUNICATED.

ICOMMC NlCATED.
SUNDAY Ice CARTS. This most intolersble
nuisance TO the church going people ought to
be summary abated, or, at least, modified.
What right has any man to hawk bis commo-
dltles around the streets Of this city on the
Lords day more than another2 What would
be done with our fellow. citizens who so
kindly supply US With oysters 10 their season if
they perambuiated around, shaking their cups,
and footing their horIs, aud crying, Heres
your nice tat oysters at 10 cents pint?" My,
COW quick ~ our blue Coated boys ,ud zap.
pear to them !! 10 Richmond this ice bust
ness is better regulated There the carts are
allowed TO 90 their rounds uutil ten o cock,
aoc rthout bells. Let it be done 90 here. Y,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Ross has been reelected Priucipa! Chief o.
the Cherokee nation by large usiority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

aIexanurla, VA, July IT. 1915.
w d. CoRsE, City Treasurer.
l certify, upon examination Of the Treasurer,
account, that it corr"spon with my books.
RoBEhT ). AsHBY, Auditor.
August 10, 1875.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: HAROLD SNOWDEN, Crk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

: There are nearly eight hundred visitors at the
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

The Massachusetts State detectives made a
raid, yesterday, on the lottery dealers and closed
several establishments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

lie Recorder of Savannah decides that shaw
'ng 'sa work Of necessity aod charity, wherefore
barber shops may open on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

Paymaster Greeley, of the United States
navy. died at Hartford, Conn, yesterday, of
consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

TLOTH, CASHMERE and LINEN SUITS
~ made to order Satisfaction guaranteed ID
every cste. Prices very low. Stock large;
je5 D. +. WlTMEh w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

NJ OTICE-Tho mem bers Of the Conservative
party are requested to NEE. at tho follow.
Ing named places, IN their respective wards, on
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the 25ta instant, a.
o'clock, to nominate three delegates from each
ward to attend the Senatorial Convention, to be
held III this city the 3lst inst mt, to nominate
two candidates Tor the State Senate from this
district; also to nominate three delegates from
each ward to att nd county convention, to be
held at Sarepts Hail. on Tuesday, the 3lst inst,
at 4 clock p. M, to nominate two candidates
for the House of Delegates:
let ward: House n. w. corner Prince and
Union str, cts.
I'd ward: Sun Engine House.
Sd ward: Old Co rt House.
4th ward: Friendship Engine House.
By order of the Conservative Committee:
JNO. B. SMOOT, Chsirmsr,
GEO. R. SH1SN, Secretary
The County Committee are requested to call
meetings in their townships 10 nominate dele
gates to both conventions. aug ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

A petition of sundry citizen. residing on Row.
81 street, between King and Cameron, asking
for the improvement of the same, was referrea
to the Committee on Streets,
Mr.. Hopkins introduced resolution REQUEST.
ing the Corporation Attorney to take steps to
secure to the city its just proportion OF tie dc
court house property, but after wards withdrewit.
A petition from z s. Fleming and Ewell At.
we'll for the paving Of the sidewalk on the south
side Of Market Space, was referred to the Com.
mittee on Streets.
A petition from John Lslly for the refunding
OF taxes was referred to the Committee on Clsin:'
Mr.. Hughes introduced the following resolu.
tlon, which was adopted:
Resolved, That fifty dollars be, and is hereby,
appropriated t. pay John L. Boyer for putting
down. one hundred yards OF pavement in frons
OF the property of John R. Pierpoint on Wash.
ington street, near King
A bill of Harlow Bros, for groceries furnished
the Poors House, amounting to 1882 Oo, was
ordered to be paid
a bill of Smoot & Perry, amounting to $40 IS,
for lumber furnished the city was referred to
the Committee on Claims.
The following statement was accepted:
W D. Corse, Treasu er, in account ,cith II,
Sinking Fnnd Of the city Of Alerandrio, Va
1874 DIR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-11

POARDlNG-BOAR WITH OK WITH
~ OUT FURNISHED ROOMS, in deslr-
able portion Of the city, can be obtained at the
corner OF Washington and Queen streets. The
house has just been newly reiurnishel through
ont the rooms are pleasant and airy, aud the
neighborhood unezceptionabe.
aug 9-lm .G Mrs WILKINS.
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a Panama dispatch of August lst says: On
the night Of tho 9th ult as train With fifty
passengers 90 the Santiago and Valparaiso
railway Chill. was passing over a bridge at
A''lm.ache, The structure gave way and the whole
tIain' except tho engine aud tender, were pre-
c'pItatsd into the river. The wreck took fire
and tniiy one halt the passengers were either
crushed to death or persisted By FIRE and water.
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Alexandria County Items.

REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. |
The party given by the young gentlemen OF
the county, last Thursday evening, was de-
cided success. 1t was held in Johnston Hall.
About $50 p. N. the band ian excellent one
from your city, Prof. Dattler leader began it's
harmonious strains, aud fairy feet tripped
through the delightful mazes of the waltz
which was succeeded by the refining lauciers
and stately quardrlile. Wit and beauty were
there, ana gay pleasure reigoed supreme. Your
city was we'll represented, 10 fact lost none OF
its credit for either of the two qualities above
mentioned. About p. N. pause for refresh
ing the Inner man and then the feast OF the
sole continued tll old Sol arose in the horizon
and warned the merry dancers home Ii is 10
be hoped this is but the beginning of series
of such delightful unions.
At council of the Mt Zion Baptist Church
10 Freeduao's Village last week, Rsv. Il. S.
Laws, chairman, about forty members OF the
church were turned out for non payment IF
dues. This seems to be nothing unusual.