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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-02

nFLAwARE WATER GAP, PA--PRIvATE FAMILY
IL would take several boarders terms about So
finest location. Address J. a. GRAVES Water Gap Pa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
A Card.

In the published proceedings of the Board of
Aldermen l find two illusions TO me-the first
by DR.. johnson, which does not annoy ne but
the remarks of Dr. French require of me an ex-
PLANTATION. He stated "he had been present at
two meetings of the committee, and having
heard the evidence of the witnesses, was perfect.
ly satisfied as WAS Mr.. Blythe, that the charges
had no foundation, and could not be sustained"
state positively that the only charge upon
which evidence WAS taken was that made by
Robert Portner, that Carter had given nj two
lines for his Washington street front The evil
dencc has proven tn 1t fact. Yet the committee
will not agree to make report to that effect for
the reason that the City Council have nothing
to do with question Of veracity between Carter
and Portner." l did say was willing to drop
the MATTER" but l have nothing to do with
dropping 1t. l do not make the charges; good
citizens of the city make them ! only ask that
they may be investigated. l sincerely hope that
Garter will be acquitted; but if l am alone
will not agree to Whitewash the case. Mr.. Port
ner still insists that he is in the dark with refer
line be given him, and it is tho duty of the City
Council to do it, DR.. French says 1--WE are in
competent to try the case" We are not in
competent to take evidence, and the resolution
Of mine only required the committee to report
the evidence to Council. l am sorry to see
disposition to choke or defeat Investigations |
am certain more OF them would prove beneficial.
think 1t WAS DR.. FreEch who proposed that
competent engineer be employed to go over
those lincs-l mean Portncr's and Columbus st.
in order to settle the question. l know that
Mr. Hopkins said that that WAS the only way iii
which to arrive at verdict. The manner and
style Of carrying the investigation will be
iuily explained to the City Council.
June g. T. " RISHEILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
Letter from Clarke Co.

| Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
WILDWOOD, CLARKE COUNTY, May 3l.-A
voice from the country ought to tell Of cool
breezes, green grass. and waving wheat fields,
! but out of the abundance of the heart the mouth
| must speak, and the burden of the truthful
tongue will be, this last day of May, Of heaven
| of brass, hot breaths from naked corn and
| wheat fields, and hocks and herds painting ou
| dry pasture lands, for water, and green grass.
We have fallen on the times predicted by the
prophet Habakkuk, for trial of our faith, and
it behooves US to hold fast to that mighty gran
| AIRY of all good things for those who are stead
fast in their belief Of the promise and the bow.
The Colorado bugs set good example OF
diligence 10 an adopted professions; nothing
daunts them, their motto is veni, vldi Vlcl, and
even the 'infallible" Paris green does not throw
shadow on their pathway, or diminish their
| numbers An experienced gardener declares a
| sharp instrument, which cleaves asunder head
and body, the only salvation from the potato
| destroyer.
Our county town was thrown into great ex-
| element last Friday, by the appearance ct two
| old meo having 10 custody boy, answering 10
! every respect TO the description of Charlie
Ross. Suspicion was aroused by the men refus.
Jog to speud the night in dwelling, and watch.
iDg their little companion very closely. Hc was
so like the photograph of the lost boy, that
some one called him Charley" which greatly
enraged bis custodlans. Tie party left Berry
vile Saturday morning, and GU various SUSPECT
Gus items beiog retailed in the storeporcb re-
unions, three young men started 10 pursuit,
brought the old men and boy back, lodged them
iu JAIL and telegraphed to the authorities in
New York. A return telegram reports the
presence of brother of the unfortunate Char
ley, aud detective 10 Berryville tomorrow. ln
then said, "they won't let me tell NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

The Legislature of New Hampshire met yes
terday. The two Senators who were awarded
certificates by the Governor and his Council
were sworn in by Governor Weston. This gave
the Democrats seven Senators to five Republl-
cans. After all had been sworn In, the Demo
Gratis elected president, the five Republicans
refusing to vote. The latter then withdrew
from the body, met in another room and Or
ganized with temporary officers Senate OF
their own, and then adjourned. There was no
trouble 10 the House. A resolution was offer
ed directing the Speaker to obtain the opinion
of the Judges Of the Supreme Court 90 the
contested election cases, but no action was
taken. The excitement 10 the capitol reached
high pitch, and all the entrances were guard,
ed by police. 1t is suggested that this is fair
opportunity for interference on the part OF
Sheridan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
CHsNHL CO.H.UERCE.

Arrved-Boats Mrs G f Charles and J r
Purcell, via Rock creek, to Hampshire and Bal
tinore Coal Coz Wysnd LGrner. w Bell,
Ed Bayer, Saml Lloyd, Cbus kObb and 6 Z
Porter, TO American Coal Co; F Mertins, A
Sherman and j It Dixon Il Co, to } P Agnew.
Departed-Bosts J l. Reid, 7 l. Belts, Kate,
Jno Z Moore, & p Lloyd, M kersey, Shipley
IL Boush, T II Faile, w Boothe, w Z Bell,
and Wyand DGrner, for Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

Yesterday was gala day with the Masonic
fraternity of New York, the occasion being the
dedication of their new Masonic Temple. 1t is
estimated that about twenty FIVE thousand men
were in the line of procession, and the entire
route wore holiday appearance. The dedl-
oatory exercises were participated 10 by high
officers Of the craft in this country, Cauada aud
from abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
ALExANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8.

The Ohio Republican Convention met at TO-
lumbus yesterday, and nominated for Governor
Gen. Rutherford B. Hayes. Thos. l.. Young,
of Hamilton, was nominated for Lieutenant
Governor. The platform declares that "the
observance of WaShington's example IN retlr-
Jog at the close of second presidential term
will be in the future, as it has been in the past,
regarded as a fundamental rule in the unWrtten
law of the republic" 1t also approves the
public school system and opposes any division
of the school fund, declaring that there should
lie no connection, direct or indirect, between
Church and State; that "the policy OF hnance
should be steadily pursued which, without un'
necessary shock to business or trade, will ultl'
mately equsIize the purchasing capacity OF the
coin aud paper dollar, y and favoriug tariff fol
revenue with incidental protection to American
industry. During the afternoon General Sher'
man, who was 10 the city, visited the couveu
ton by invitation and made short speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

In the civil rights case in,the U. S. District
Court at Galveston, rexasl Tuesday, against
Manager Greeuwalt, of the Opera House, the
Judge decided that the demurrer be sustained
and the Indictment quashed on the grounds of
the act being unconstitutional and the indict-
ment not alleging that the complainant was a
citizen of the United States. 1t is thought
that other cases will be decided in similar
manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
TO the Friends Of the Bible Cause ii
Virginia.

The Alexandria Bible Society, auxiliary to
the Virginia Bible Society, represented BY the
undersigned, would make this their annual APP
peal to the churches aud private friends Of the
above cause Tor aid in furnishing means to
thoroughly distribute the Word Of God to the
destitute through the entire breadth aud
length of the Commonwealth.
We quote 10 this connection the language Of
the General Agent in Richmond, contained 10
a communication to this Society under date
May 9th, 1875:
1--WE are greatly pressed now to keep the
work alive the demand for Bibles is even
greater than ever before. get almost bewild-
cred by the applications for grants, when it is
quite impossible to help them all. Since AZ ri
We have sent out over 5000 Bibles and Tesla
ments.
Seeing this we hope that ready and liberal
response will come from those who have this
blessed cause at heart, and desire the spread Of
the Gospel of Jesus.
Contributions for this object can be sent or
handed to either of US.
+. f. WITMER, President
q. H. ROBINSON, Treasurer.
JAS. ENTwlsLE, JR, Secretary.
Alexandria, Va, June 81, 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

The anticipated change in the route of the
mails between Washington and New York is
not yet an accomplished fact. The Postmas.
ter General informs the President of the Phil,
adelphia road that he only intended to advise
President Garrett of the probable necessity Of
q change, giving him the reasons therefor. No
answer has been received by the Pennsylvania
Company to its proposition to carry the entire
through mail between Washington and New
York, though it is thought some definite action
will soon be taken in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

The Louisville Courer-J ournal thinks it one
of the pecuarities of General Sherman that
"he has always been accessible TO any one who
desired to argue with him either orally or by
letter, whether the subject might be the i'm.
munity ofhen-roosts from military depredatious
or the right of State to withdraw from the
Federal Union"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

The first ounce of blood injected into Gen.
Frank Blair caused. effects upon the General
similar to intoxicatioD. Upon investigation,
the physicians discovered that the subject who
had furnished the blood had been on bit Of a
spree the day before, aud with the blood had
been transferred some alcohol. 1t Was clear
of drunk by proxy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

The Newark IN. j. Advertiser says that
Bishop Odenheimer, who arrived home last
week, seems as we'll as ever, but his digestion
is still imperfect, and his physician 10 London
states that perfect rest until autumn is es-
sential to the completion of his recovery, and
that any effort now, 10 the heat Of tho season,
might PROSTATE him again. His friends there
fore wish it understood that be cannot safely
attempt to ot6ciate in any way this summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
DIED.

On Wednesday afternoon, at four o'clock,
MARY ALEXlNA, wife of N orman h. Moore,
in the 18th year of her age Ns- Her funer.l
will take place from =, the Union PRESBYTERIAN
O'clock.
At his residence, Montpelier, Loudoun CO.,
Va, on the 18th of May, 1876, LUDWELL
LUCkETT, in the seth year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
manner.

Yesterday the Democratic Conservative pri-
mary meetings in Baltimore city resulted in
the choice of delegates in every ward of the
city favorable to the nomination Of Ferdinand
G. Latrobe as the candidate Of the party for
Mayor In TWO wards there were two tickets,
but both we're in favor of Gen. Latrobe. The
nominating convention meets to day, at II
o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
Letter from Ieappahannock.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
GAINES Cross ROADS, RAPpAHANNOCK
COUNTY, Va, June 2.-After the most spirit
ed contest known 10 the county for many years,
or elections have passed off amid much excite
ment. MIR. John r. Miller, we'll known and
universally esteemed, was elected Treasurer by
a large majority. Mr.. e. Lillard was elected
Sheriff.
The farmers are complaining much of the
dry weather. The prospect tor wheat is quite
poor.
CHARLEY Ross.-I letter from Berry
vile, Clarke county, to the Baltimore Sun,
the writer says:
1T is now understood that MIR. Ross can
not come to Berryville by reason of sickness,
but upon the reception of photograph of the
child, friend of the family will be on, provid-
ed any likeness to Charlie is discovered. The
photograph has been sent to the friends OF the
lost child. 1t is now, of course not believed
by any rehectlng person, hat there is any pos
slblllty OF restoring 10 the parents their lost
boy; but the excitement has not been without
its beneficial results. One old gentleman, who
was about TO step into the grave with rheuma-
tism, is now as lively as youth of sixteen.
Two or three gentlemen, who have known from
the first that the boy here was Charlie Ross,
seem more than ever to be convinced that they
are right, especially since it is stated that the
father says it cannot possibly be his child.
They walk about town with the gravity of the
chairman of building committee, aud seem to
be determined that the theories that they
have builded shall not be interferred with by
the father of Charlie or any other man"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

SUIT AaAINrT THE VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY. Officers of the Valley Railroad
Company in Staunton have been served With
notice of suit brought 10 the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county by the contractors forming tbs
syndicate against the company for $500, 900,
which includes the 1884 900 due them and the
interest aud damages; The suit will be tried,
by consent, next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

Mrs. Lang, the fortuneteller, whose exploits
10 Baltimore and arrest in Lancaster. Pa, have
been noticed, was yesterday convicted in the
Criminal Court of Baltimore city of larceny,
and sentenced to six months Imprisonment in
the city Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

The BOUNDARY LINE COMMISSION. We
understand that the questions Connected with
the disputed boundary between Maryland and
Virginia are likely to receive an ear y solution,
as the counsel in the case are actively engaged
in preparation for its submission to the referees,
who are Judge Black of Pennsylvania, Cover
nor Graham of North Carolina and Cover nor
jenkins Of Georgia a. b. Magrudcr, esq a
member of the bar of Baltimore, has been de-
sgnatcd by the authorities Of the respective
States as commissioner to take the testimony
10 the case.-Bah San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

been transferred to that steamer, the boats
parted, one going in the direction of the Capt.
tai of the late Confederacy, the other bound
for the Capital of the Uoion. and yet, though
separating, the hearts of those ca board the
two steamers we're joined by associations that
will live while memory lasts.
For much Of the comfort and many of the
delights of the day the company were indebted
to the Kindness and polteness of Capt Frank
HolIingshead of the Arrow and Col. Holliugs-
worth, the Superintendent of the Grounds at
Mount Vernon.
ASwINDLER.- On Friday, the 9 st utimo, a
mau representing himself to be MIR. Davis, one
of the contractors of the shoeshop 10 the Mary
land peniteutary, came to the pcnitcntiary in
this city and made an offer for sixty unskilled
convicts at once, and forty more to be taken 10
four months, for which he was to pay fifty
cents per day, to work at the shoe business.
The Board of Directors, the Superintendent,
and the Governor, impressed with his gentle
manly appearance and knowledge of business,
and thinking his offer good one, did not hes
itatc to make contract, which was duly drawn
up and sigued. The prcliminares had con.
sumed several days, and the bond and security
were to have been given on May 9th but
neither he nor his bondsman have been heard
of since. During his stay in the city he made
the acquaintance Of gentlemen connected with
the peuitentiary and others. who had full con-
fdence in him, as he played his part very
adrolty; and to requite their trust he borrowed
of several $50 each, ITO be handed back to-
morrow, as he had telegraphed for money.
After he had left SO unceremonously one of
the mulcted gentlemen wrote to Baltimore
about him. and received the following reply ::
MIR. Davis has not been in your city since
last October. You have been sWndIed, prob
ably, by an ex.convict (J. Peterson PRICE, from
the Maryland penltenllary, who was released
by pardon about Que year ago, and who has at
various times and localities represented him
self as our agent, thereby obtaining money
from different shoedcalcrs 10 Virginia and
North Caroline" .-Richmond Dispatch.
THE COLORADO BUG. This pest is preying
upon the Irish potatoes. This plague needs
prompt attention Some are catching and kill
log these bugs. Others are sprinkling lime on
and around the potato vines Others are try
ing both Of these remedies. Lime is uupleas-
ant to them but does not kill promptly if at
all. We tried kerosene and it killed them IN
two minutes Lime water aud carboc soap
suds also kills them quickly. We applied to
some of our potato vines, yesterday morning
like dew on the vines, and it destroyed the
bugs About the same timc we, in like man
ner, sprinklcd on other vines carbcc soapsuds,
and it also destroyed the bugs, aud at 3 p. m.
the vines were unirjured either by the soap
suds or kerosene. We believe that the soap
suds is a cheap and prompt remedy and expect
the lime water to prove as good. The dry
Stacked dry lime does not kill thcm.- Char,
lohcsuiUe JcGusoniian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

Sun sets .............7 Is High water ....... 20
ARRIVED
Steamer Express, Baltimore to Jos Broders
& Go. She reports two light schooners, bound
up, at the mouth of the river and one light
three master, bound up ashore on ST. George :
Island vol up the flats. Her arrival WIS
delayed several hours by heavy freights for the
river iandings-so heavy that some freight for
this city had to be lett in Baltimore.
Schr Mary Price, New York, to Knox &
Irwin.
schr Nellie C Payne, New London, to W A
Smoot
Schrs Ada Bonner, Clyde and Mollo A
Hand for Georgetown.
Schr Nixon, Bangor, and Gilbert Green, Ply
mouth, N. G., for Washington.
SAILED.
Steamer Jsno Moseey, Norfolk, by F A
Reed.
Schr Warren Sawyer, New Bedford, by
American Coal Co.
Schr Earl Mason, Providence, by Amer-
can Coal Go.
Schr B Stokeley, Washington, by j H d
Smoot.
Schrs w D Marvel and Maggie A Fisk, from
Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schr NJ Harlow, hence at New York LIST.
Schr G w Holmes hence, at Richmond lst.
Schr VIM Oliver, hence at Richmond I'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

TOBACCO. The breaks at the warehouses yes
terday were very fair and the sales were not
concluded until late in the afternoon. The to-
bacco was generally of pretty fair qualify aud
the prices were fully sustained for ali grades Of
tering. LUtchbUrQ NclgS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

KILLED. Joseph Hewitt, aged Is years, of
Stauutou, was killed on Friday last by being
run oyer by the cals He attempted to jump
on the cars while in motion, and missing his
footing, fell under car, the wheels Of which
passed over him, causing his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
COM ERCIAI.,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, June 3.-Whest is
quiet and unchanged; offerings of 528 bushels,
with sales of white at 1873, and red at l22, 125,
1872 and l33-latter for strictly prime. Corn is
frmer, and prices are shade better; offerings
of 544 bushels, with sales of white at sc, and
mixed at "a and S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

WIEN lifelong friend of Mrs. Lincoln went
to her last week. and told her plainly that she
was insane and that her best friends felt it was
best she should go to az asylum, the unfortu.
nate woman said 1T may be so; md what
if it is so, what wonder is it? Have not had
enough cause to dcrange any woman's brain 7
Did not see my husband assassiuated before
my eyes d? Have Dot been homeless for
years, aid have | not buried all my children
with the exception of Robert? d, you won
der that | am deraDgcd p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

John Carroll Walsh, declines to be caudi-
date for the nomination of Governor of Mary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03

AN INTERESTING EVENT trauspIred on Friday
at La Crosse, Wis, where fifty Wiunebago In
dams, having complied with the law 10 aban-
doung their tribal relations and adopting the
CUSTOMS of civilization, made their appearance
at The Land Office and proceeded to enter
forty acres OF land each under the Homestead
act. The land is located near the Black River
Falls Wis, and the Indians will at once occu-
ply their new possessions, where they will erect
farm houses, establish schools, and generally
cast off the generic habits Of their race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-03
ICOMMUNICATED.

llOMMU
OLD ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON LODGE
Room The origloaI lodge room was on Uulon,
between Prince and Duke streets, at HlIton's,
or Union Tavern, three story building, with
high porch 10 trout. \ school was kept in
said house after it ceased to be occupied as
tavern, and late old resident when a boy,
went to school there-this gentleman, the late
William Woolls, said the house Was burned 10
the fall Of the year 1903. The site is now oc
cupied by boiler shop, No. 50: BY reference
TO the land records, Iibcr B, folio PSI, it will
be seen that on January 7, 1902, the Mayor
aud Commooaty of Alexandria, conveyed TO
William Mafett, Elisha c. Dick, George
Dencae, jonathan Swift, Guy Atkinson,
and John johnson, Oh behalf OF Washington
Lodge No. %. the privilege of building on the
piers Of the new market house, at the end OF
the court house, fifty feet, (no iaod conveyed;l
possession to be resumed by the Mayor aud
commopalty on paying the cost Of the building
to the Lodge. CITIZEN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-03
The Beauty Of Whitened Hair.

New York Correspondence
White hair makes old age beautiful, it
softens and renders attractive the most
rugged features, as snow beauties win
try landscape. Women who have never
been handsome in their youth thus acquire
charm in their age. A case in point &C.
Cured within my knowledge recently. A
woman in New York, country-born and
country-bred, tall, but never remarkable
for her personal beauty, grew to middle
age as forewoman in downtown millinery
house. The years that had brought her
neither lover nor husband multiplied her
savings until they gave her a small income
which, in addition to her salary, enabled
her to live comfortably in an uptown
boarding house near the Fifth Avenue
hotel and dress in a lady-hke and becom-
ing manner Acouple Of years ago her lair
turned an iron-gray, which gradually
changed to silver white. This, added to
her height and uniform dress of black
silk, gave her noble and even distin
guished appearance which attracted the at
tention of a rich returned Californian stop
ping at the Fifth Avenue, which she pass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-03

ed every day on her way to business. He
became interested, made inquiries, obtain
ed an introduction, found heart of gold,
as he declares, under the snow. offered his
own with the California dross thrown in, in
exchange and quiet wedding is about to
take place after which the happy pair will
sail for Europe. No wonder white hair
is at premium White haired women,
particularly those whose hair has grown
permaturely white, are preferred as mat
rons and superintendent of public institu-
tons, the snowy crown imparting certain
dignity and style which are reflected upon
the establishment.