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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
A Flower that Changes It's Color.

Botany is a division of natural science which
treats of plants, and q study of Vegetable Phisi.
ology must be the foundation of botanical
knowledge-s study only possible by the i'm
provements In the microscope and in organic
chemistry. AS plant, arc not scattered hsphsz.
ard over the earth, botanical geography must be
studied, and, with this, plant history. Botany
may be applied to the wants OF every day life,
ss in Agriculture, Horticulture or Medical Bot.
any. Animals often exhibit q marvellous in
stinct in selecting medicinal herbs and al OBJ
servstion of their habits has often, even in the
present time, led to most valuable discoveries.
And should man. with his knowledge and sp-
planes, fail to discover less than the brute 1t
is OF Medical Botany we would speak, or Of the
HEPATINE PLANT, discovered in Southern
Nubia, the Flower of which changes its color
with every change OF the atmosphere. The re.
markable changes and variations Of this Plant
and Flower have been for years our special
study. resulting in the discovery of is possession
Of wonderful medical properties, the existence
and value of which have heretofore been entire.
ly unknown to medical science. After much
labor and scientific investigation we have sue
ceeded in extracting its peculisr medicinal prin-
ciples, which are specific and cure tor all DIS
eases of the Liver, Stomach and Bowels; 8 per-
manent cure for Dyspepsia Indigestion, Spleen,
Constipation, Jsundice and sll Bilious Com
plsints Of course we cannot send living now
or Of this plant to all who read OF Hepstne; but
to all who will send their address TO Merrel q
Couden, Philadelphia Pa with a three e. cent
stamp for return postage, we will SEND FREE
fac smile OF the Flower, that will change its
color just the same as the real Hepstine Flswer.
The Medicine, Merrell's Hepatne, ia for sale
by K s. LEADBKATKR & BRO, Alexan-
dria, Va, and will cure all diseases of the Liver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
NEWS OF THE DAX.

Major T. w. Doswell's Algerine won the
Belmont stakes at Jerome Park, New York,
Saturday. The race was for three year olds,
$l60 entrance, half forfeit, With 81 500 added
--one mile and ahalf. There were forty seven
entries, five starters. Algerine is dark bay,
ISL hands high. sired by Abdel kadr. and he
by imported Australian, dam Nina.
At Ashton, Carbon county, Pa, yesterday
a man named Carr. while intoxicated, COM
mcpccd an ndiscrlminatc fire with pistol up
on Jonah Recs aud John Thomas. The latter
in scIi-,lcIcnsc shot Carr, who cannot recover.
Spurious silver quarters are now IN clrcula-
ton that resembles almost exactly the genuine
in size, appearance and sound. On a close H.
sroction, however, there will be found 10 the
counterfeit &c. G." under the eagle.
Mrs Sartoris sails on the 25th for bone,
and will reach here just in time tor her birthday
which is the 4th Of July. She will be Ius
twenty ono.
Henry Ward Beecher's house, in Brooklyn
was robbed of silver ware valued at between
5000 and $500 early yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Harvesting has commenced near Richmond.
Ambrose Deal who was arrested at Culpeper
Court-ho in 1874 for infraction Of the Inter
nal Revenue laws, was rearrested short time
ago in Shenandoah county. The deputy, at his
request, allowed him to 20 into an adjoining
room for the pretended purpose Of changing
his clothing, but he jumped out of a second
story window and fcd to Rockingham county,
where be was apprehcnded by another deputy
and takon to Richmond.
In the Chanccry Court Of Richmond last
Saturday IN the case Of Baldwin Il McVcigh
VI. Morris's executor, &C., decree was issued
In conformity with tho opinion OF the court re-
ttrring the cause to commissioner tor inquiry
aud report.
The L"osburg Washingtonian says: 1--WE
learn that Master Charles Harper, little son
Of Mr.. Robert Harper, caught one day this
week o salmon 10 Goose creek. Where It came
from our fish mon are curious to know
The trustees OF the Richmond Normal lnSti'
tu.c have presented the title deed of that
school, ground buildings and all, to the author
tiles of that city.
The Manassas Gazette says the Cotswold
flock of Mr.. Charles W. Hul6sh, near Hay
market, has realized sixteen and three quarter
pounds per head
The Warren Sentinel says Charles Small
wood a boy who lived with Mr.. j. s. Scrog
gins, was drowned in the mill-dam OF MIR. /
w. Buck, near Front Royal, last Monday
Captain james Marshall, Of Happy Greek,
Warren county, has gone to Florida, and con
templates making his future homo IN thai
State.
The Cove" farm, in Warren county. has
been purchased by w. H. Barley and H. S.
Meretec at sl95 SO per aero.
The final celebration Of Bethel Academy
near Warrcntou. will take place next Wcdncs
day.
Bishop White will administer the rite Of
confirmation 10 the Episcopal church at War
rcuton next Saturday.
Capt. Robert Ferguson shot and killed }. E.
Council, at Bowers Hill, near Portsmouth
Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, JUNE II. 1875.

Mr.. J. u. Blaine, while entering the Con
grceational Church, 10 Washington, yesterday
morning, was stricken with sudden illness, sat
down uron tho Church steps, laid his head III
his wifes lap and became UNCONSCIOUS. ln
that condition he was conveyed to his resi-
dence, but revived in tho afternoon, und at
noon to-day was thought to be improving. His
physicians attribute his disease to cerebral de-
preston, produced by the mental strain to
which he has lately been subjected, accelerated
by the excessive heat prevailing at the timo he
was attacked. No, whore will this information
be received with moro unfoigucd regret, and
no where will hopes Eor ths cx-Speakcr's re-
covcry be more sincere, than In the South, tor
il there be country % the earth whore courage
il fully appreciated It's the land OF Washington
and Ice, and MIR. Blaine late fights have won
for him. in tina, section, admirers even IN the
ranks of those who condemn his morals aud
believe him guilty of the charges that have
boon brought against hun. Should he recover.
it il probable he will never be the man he has
been, for LESSONS OF the brain-snd that his brain
has sustained one the symptoms hardly admit
OF duuht-rarely leave that organ in as perfect
condition rs they find it. Ungratifod prcsidcn-
,la aspirations caused the death OF MIR. Groolcy
it is hoped those of Mr.. Blaine will not prove
,.n r,f.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

STEAM CANAL YACHr-The Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company have had built in
Baltimore, steam yacht, for use by the OFF,
cials of the canal in making inspections, paying
off the men. and in carrying passengers. Tho
yacht has been named the Maryland, and is
expected to arrive in Georgetown to-day or to-
morrow. Her dimensions are Sc feet length,
IA feet breadth of beam, and OF light draft.
She has an iroo hull, formed Of plates inch
thick, and her power consists OF a pair Of COM
pound engines, the cylinders of s inches and 10
inches diameter, with II inch stroke of piston.
The boat is nicely fitted up, with 40 amp sa-
loon, we'll ventilated which is feet 10 the
clear and 80 feet long. There are 5 staterooms,
a clerks office, &C. besides the appointments
for the cr W. and she can furnish passenger &C.
commodntions for SO persons. One ufths objects
10 building the Maryland was to stimulate the
use Of steam on the canal, and demonstrate that
steam power need not DO more costly than mulo
power as a canal motor. Although tho boat is
small, she has been fitted with high class
economical engine. The cost Of the yacht will
be about 81 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Gen. ilunton's latc speech i'll the House Of
Representatives is receiving commentator by
Conservatives 10 all sections of the country. The
Washington Herald, of yesterday says: 'Thosc
who take the trouble to read Gen. HuDton' $
speech in reply to Mr.. Blaine's fcrocious on
slaught on tho Judiciary Committee, will 6ud
that it was fully equal to the occasion. While
blaine was fiery, imprisoned, sensational, Hun
ten was calm. dignifed. and judicial, as became
his position. Ills speech was one which would
comneod itself to the thoughtful while MIR.
B!ainc's appealed to the current popular pas
sions and prcjudices. The chairman Of tho sub
committee spoke like statesman and jurlst,
the cx.Speakcr like partisan leader. The lat
ter displayed tho worst kind OF taste in impugn
ing the motives Of the committee, while Gen.
Hutton cannot be too highly commended for
resisting the obvious opportunity to make a
scathing comment upon the text Of the letters
and the motivcs of his assailant in trying to
keep them out of the hands Of tho committee
of investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
ExCURSTO.vs, PICyvYCS, &c.
.XCU RSIONS.
.EaE.c

The steamboat MARY WASHINGTON will
make Daily Excursions to Mt Vernon Springs
Marshall Hall and Glymont, including Sun
dsy stopping At E the Vs Wb.s Hanaa ss vs
and Brick Yard, commencing Sunday, June 4,
leaving her wharf, foot of Prince street st $50
u. M, returning about clock p. m. Fare for
the round trip SOC single ticket club Of FIVE to
ten persons 4Oc each club of ten or more 3Oc
each. Families can take pleasant day. trip
at reasonable rates. No Intoxicating drinks
sold on board the boat The Mary Washington
can be chartered for e7ening excursions or to
return for any parties that may wish to remain
at any of the above named resorts until night
For further information apply to N. BOUSH
81 SON or on board. ]e lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
One Must Die.

A correspondent of the New York Herald
writes as follows about the late duel in Colo.
RADIO:
"a dispatch from Dcnyer, Co... says there is
great excitement over the duel which was
fought at River Bend, Col, last Thursday.
The participants were Alder. Jessup, son OF
prominent New York banker, and NJ. o. Davis,
both Of whom have for some time past been
trading extensively in cattle.
1.-THE circumstances attending the deadly en-
counter are of the most peculiar character. No
i'll will is known to have existed between tho
two men, and no cause whatever can be assign
ed for the thrilling tragedy. Seconds we're dis
pensed with entirely, the prclimiuaries being
arranged by the principals themselves in 90
apparently amioable manner and without the
slightest display Of anger or i'll will. The men,
| after meeting and converslhg quietly together
for few moments. evidently determined that
one or the other must die.
what they talked about will, it is more
| than probable. remain q secret for all time.
After Jessup and Davis had concluded their 10.
terview, which had been brief. and, as subse-
quent events proved, to the point, they stroled
together Oh tho prairie, and, after finding a
suitable spot, counted off fifty PAGES Davis
Was armed with Winchester rl1e and Jossup
with revolver. A crowd, having noticed the
mysterious movements of the duclists, collected
and had by this time approached near enough
to witness the preparations mentioned.
| mo sooner had the ground been marked oh
| than tho two men took their stations, $50 feet
apart, and as the words Are you ready issued
from tho lips of both. firing commenced. Jes
sup succeeded in discharging three shots, none
of which took effect.
| Davis first shot was also wide, but as The
smoke curlcd from the mouth Of his repeate
for the second time, his antagonist was seen t
reel, the pistol was jerked from his hand, an!e
he foil 90 bis face dead with bullet through
| his heart
Davis, aided by those who had been spec
tators of the duel, carried the body back to tn
railroad station. which is on the Kansas Pach
road, seventy. eight miles east OF Denver. Th'
corpse arrived ut Denver in the evening, ant
was placed in the hands of an underta ksr t
DO prepared for shipment to friends 10 New
York
After seeing the body placed on the trail
at River Bend station Davis took advantage Q
the confusion which prevailed, mounted hi
horse and rode of. sinoe which time he has 20
beon seen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

A rumor prevails at Paris that the eldest sor
and the mother of the late Sultan have been
murdered. MIR. Bourke, the Bristish Under
Foreign Secretary, will to day be called upon to
lay before the House of Commons Secretary
Fish's dispatch of the 22d ult. on the WiusloW
clsc Winslow will be discharged on Thursday
unless his case is referred to the full bench.
Businessin the London markets has undergone
no striking change during the past week there
have been considerable fluctuations Cd the Stock
Exchange in foreign securities, but American
Governments have been 10 request at an ad
vance. There was demonstration 10 Dublin
Saturday in celebration of the escape of the
raeli was burned in efigy. The Grace for the
was Won by Kisbcr, the winner Of the English
Derby. The funeral of Madame George Sand
took place on Saturday at Nohsnt, and was at
tended by thousands OF people. An exploring
expedition having for its object to ascertain the
feasibility Of admitting the waters Of the At,
lau,ic into the desert of Sahara left England
Saturday. Several Spanish newspapers have
been suppressed recently and number of 9TH
els are on trial. The federation clause of the
new constitution may pass the Senate, but it
will be by small majority If at all. The Pc
ruvau Minister had effected arrangements for
line of mail steamers between Hong Kong
and Peru. Cotton factories are being estab-
lshed at Ningpo. About twenty native Chris
tians were killed 90 the oath of April during a
riot ut Chang King Flu. The British authori-
ties are about to eopen the Margary affair, and
will deal With the matter in new and more
violent way. Two OF the Chinese pirates who
murdered tho crew of the German ship Auna
and plundersd the vessel, were recently execu
ted, and the lockers on, who took no active part
to prevent tho crime, were beaten aud Danish
cd. The houses 10 which the plumber was
found were burned. the military officials Of the
district stripped of their insignia and the civil
au horitios deprived Of their Offices. The piracy
aud murder, it is alleged, were done 10 revenge
for cruel treatment to the men BY the officers Of
the Anna. The President of Columbia has been
authorized to contract for the exploration of
route, and if possible the construction Of the in
teroccapic ship canal across Darien. The Costa
klcau Congress empowered the President to
settle the disputes with Nicaragua. Internal
peace is not established in Honduras. Martial
Law has been proclaimed iu Nicaragua, and the
HIS takeu CoiuWaHu VI tue aiHy'
The defiuitive treaty of peace between Guate-
mala and Salvador provides for united foreign
policy and general offensive and defensive al
lance and the expulsion of Josuits. Honduras
and Costa RIGA will be invited to join 10 it.
l)aza has been proclaimed President of Bolivia
by the army. The revolution was effected on
the 4th ult., on which date President Frias and
bis ministers were imprisoned. Much alarm
prevails in La Pay. through the streets of
which city troops arc continually passing and
cheering Dsza. 1t is said all kinds of excuses
have beon committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

A writer in the Wsrrcnton Index advises q
change in the law prohibiting the shooting Of
woodcoek until the lst Of July. He says that
the young birds are fully grown by the lat OF
June, and that as they migrate soon after the
lst of July, the existing law is almost probibi-
tory Woodcock grow faster in Fanquier than
they do nearer this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

The ilnoss Of MIR. Blaine increases the per
plexity at Cincinnati Notwithstanding the
damaging charges that had been brought
against him, anil that it had been impossible
for him to rcfute, ho was unquestionably the
strongest man the Radicals had namcd until
his sudden illness, Was announced yesterday.
Whether that illness or the toar Of its effects,
should be recover from it, will diminish that
strength remains to be seen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
1776. Centennial. 1876.
GRAND EXCURSION FOR FIFTEEN
DAYS,
BY BAY AND OCEAN,
IR0M WASHINGTON TO PHILAUEL.

DAYS.
BY BAY AND OCEAN,
FROM WASHINGTON TO PHlLADEL-
PHIA AND RETURN.
A large Coaster, OF ESQ tons burthen, is On.
gagged for the occasion, which will leave Ninth
Street wharf j U NE 26th, st 4 p. m; returning,
will leave Philadelphia JULY 9Th, vt p, ~,
stopping at Cape May, Norfolk, Fortress Mon.
roe, Piney Point Backistone's Island.
Tickets, including meals, berth and admission
to the exhibition S25.
nS>Tickets limited to one hundred.
Three days in Philsdelphis, July Sd. 4!h and
9Th.
For particulars inquire of John l. Hall. 400
18th ST., s. W. Tickets can be procured from +.
D. Stuart. 443 It'll ct NV; John Webster, Va
ave-, between II and LIST sts., .sw; John l. Hall,
40 18th ST.. g. W; 4. Champlin, 18th st.. bet. b
and q. sw.; Metzsrotts ii usic store, Penn. sv.;
G B. Graham. 1870 Penn. av; Martin Baker,
7th st. wharf; h. =. Carter, 18th at; A. CLARK,
firm of Clark & Givens. Washington Hugh
Latham, Alexandria, Vs.
Those wishing to avail themselves Of this op.
portunity should apply for tickets before the
10Th of June. my 26-lJl5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
ALEXA. AND WASHINGTON K. T. co.
n NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Ea4 - - s -.

The citizens OF Alexandria arc no doubt gon-
orally aware of the causes which obliged this
company 10 withdraw its local passenger trains
from the depot, corner OF King and st. Assph
streets, to the A. & r. depot at Fsyette snd
Cam eron streets To compensate tor the differ
ence in distance between the present and former
depota, the time of passenger trains between AL
e1sndria and Washington has been reduced
eight minutes, making the run between the two
cities in twenty tive minutes. This, with the
facilities we offer in the central location Of the
depot, corner of 9TH and B streets, Washington
city, will, it is hoped, prove satisfactory to the
patrons of the road.
ie II GEO. &. WILKINS, Sup't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Secretary BristoW was among those who call.
cd to see Mr.. Blaine yesterday, but Mrs. Blaine
happened to be in the hall ut the time and mo
toned him away. Some argued that this was
the result OF some previous feeling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

The sui; brought against OK Secretary
Thompson for the recovery Of The bonds stolen,
while he was in Office, by clerk named Bailey,
and the manner in which it was brought by
the present Secretary Of the Interior, are char
actcrislic o! Mr.. Chandler, and DO not, 10 the
least, lessen the opinion already entertained of
either his ability or his courtesy thing
beiup :mpoSshie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Some OF the Petersburg and Richmond news
papers refer to proceedings against the Eir-
ginis Midland Railroad in our Courts to ap-
point Receiver. We understand that no suit
has been instituted by tho bond holders for the
purpose mentioned, but the rumor is based upon
an application Of psrty who has debt of less
than one huuircd dollars, which he seeks to
collect 10 this remarkable manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

1t is said that Mr. Blaine illness was has
tened by the reception Of a dispatch to the Of
feet that his friend Hon. f. lockwood lloar,
Of Massachusetts, had changed front ani was
gong 10 do all he could to defeat him at Gin
cluna,i. This seemed to distress him greatly,
and Mrs. Bainc says it seemed to affect him
more than anything else that had occurred dur
ing the canvass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

1t was generally understood until to-day that
quarters had been engaged for the Virginia
del cation at ST. Louis at the Southern Hotel,
but in consequence Of some misunderstanding
it has been finally settled that the delegation
will make tho Ln Clcede Hotel their place of
stOppiuv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Several really interesting and able articles
recently sent to this Office for publication, hav
been suppressed because the names of th
authors did not accompany them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
COPAKTyvERSNIPS.
DISSOLUTION OF COpARTNERSHII

Tho firm of SUTTLE & STUART is this day
dissolved by mutual consent Either partner il
authorized to sign tho firm name in liquidation.
=. +. SU1rLE.
June LIST, 1876. h. L. STUART.
Z. S.-We oiIer at private sale very fine
Driving Mare, one Horse and Cart. one Drsy, n
pair OF Young Mules and one nne-horso Wagon.
Terms-negotiablo paper ut sixty days, satislac-
toriy endorsed 5 IS.
TINE UNDERSIGNED WILLCONTiNUE
l. the Commission Business under the nsmc
and style of SUBTLE i Co.. ut the old stand,
No. Is King street. and sollcits consiynments
June lst 1876 F.: SUBTLE.
T,HE UNDERSYGN ED WlLLOONTlNUE
l. the Conn business III his own name
and whilst the business Of Suttle y Stuart il be-
ing settled up Is above will be found at No. lS
King street.
je l-2sw4w Il. L. STUART.
DIssOLUTIoN OF COPARTNERSHIp.
The undersigned having this day, by mutual
consent, dissolved their connection in the Poto-
mac fish business, respectfully request ali par
ties indebted TO the late firm OF W. A. johnson
j. Go. to settle their accounts. Those having
claims against us will please present their ac-
counts for settlement zach member OF the hrm
is authorized to receipt. Respectfully.
w. A. JOHNSON.
WIN b SMITH.
my 29-tJelG GEO. 4. PRlCE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Major and Mrs. Cash will 90 again this sum-
mer to Mrs. Carriers, near Leesburg, where
they will remain until October. Miss Edith
will be with them greater part of the time,
but will make flying trips to the sea and the
northern mountains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

The Quarterly Review says the South may
have produced two or three men who could BE-
compared with Alexander Hamilton, but that
the North, since his time, has produced none
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

The liquor sellers in New York attempted
to procure an injunction. Saturday, to prevent
the execution Of the liquor law, yesterday but
iailcd, aud the public sale OF liquor in that city
was, in consequence, almost entirely suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

The Norwich Conn Bulletin remsrkcth:
"As the dew falls noiseessly upon the tender
heritage, as the present passes silently into the
past, as the perfume Of kindly act rises hea-
veuward unseen, so the hired girl slips out the
bacxway nights with little toa and sugar for
her relatives. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Tho Committee on Elections OF the U. s..
House of Representative on Saturday, deod-
cd to admit Mr. Abbott. Democrat, the con
testaut of the seat now occupied By Mr.. Frost,
Republican, from Massachusetts,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

A lady from this section Of country, now at
he Centennial Exhibition, writes home that
the only Virginian she sees there is General
W ashingtoD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12
WRAPPING PAPER

FOR SALE 500 LBS. UNCUT NEWS
PAPER, BLANK ON ONE SIDE; Apply
at this Office. acc Ill
DUTTER-6OO lbs choice Butter, in small
ID arkins; also prime Eastern Factory Choose
w. A. JOHNSON,
ia N K. cor Cameron ana Royal sts.
A GENERAL assortment OF Plain and Fam
II cy BASKETS at IN y.
nv g McBURNkY'S. lG8 ITO King at,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-12

Would it surprise anybody but the New Y ork
Herald if Gen. Grant should become the dark
horse at the Cincinnati Convention