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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

The dispatches from Madrid report continued
successes Of the Royal troops The Carlist ar
tillery at Estella was captured, with the excep-
ton of portion that had been thrown over the
precipice BY the adherents of Don Carlos before
their fight General Rivera is in possession of
the Carllst forts in Navarro. 1t is reported that
Don Carlos f-d in to France on Sunday night
Don Carlos is said to be in the Baztan Valley.
King Alfonso entered Toloso on Nj onday after
noon, the Royal troops having previously car
ried sll the heights near the town. General
Doregsray has taken refuge IN France, and the
Carlist cause appears to be hopelessly lost The
Spanisrds are rejoicing over the close Of the
Csrlist war. hing Alfonso has entered San
Sebastian, and was ssluted from the fleet. Ex-
Queen Isabella is 80 to return to Spain.
The complete returns Of the French elections
show that 1876 Republicans, IS Conservative
Republicans, 81 Bonspartists, % Legitimists, "A
Conservatives and ~ Constitu:ionalists are
chosen. In JOG districts second ballots are ne
cesssry and when all are decided it is supposed
the Republicans will have 283 seats: OF these
the Lett will have l5G, and the Extreme Left
So. so that these two sections united will have q
working majority. Nj Theirs will probably
take his seat in the Chamber of Deputies instead
OF the Senate.
It is net known who will be entrusted with
the formation of the new French Cabinet. The
Repub lean papers comment upon the calm and
| Tranquil manner in which the country has asso-
ciated itself with Republican ideas.
The latest dispatches from Paris say that NJ.
Dufour has been called By President Mac NJ ahon
to take charge Of tho Ministry of the Interior,
left vacant by NJ. Bullets resignation, until the
meeting of the Chambers.
The carnival at Naples was opened on Sun
dsy without accident It was very successful.
| The grand dinner contemp. sted by the Amer
lean residents fer Wsshington'S birthday has
been postponed.
The bresdstuffs markets in London and Paris,
which improved last week during the cold
weather, have -elspsed into inactivity with the
| coming OF u thaw.
The Christians Of Epirus and Thesssly, Tur-
key, are still oppressed by the Turkish rulers
Notwithstanding the reforms promised IN the
| frman issued by the Sultan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

% motion Of Mr. Mitchell, vote of thanks
was rendered the Missionary Board of the NJ
E. Church Tor their liberaIity to this Confer
ence.
The session was extended ten minutes to al
low Mr.. Adams to conclude his remarks
Notices of The meeting of the different com
mitees were given.
After singing the doxology the beDediction
was pronounced by Rev. DR.. Newman, and the
Conference adj 'urnei until tomorrow morn
ing al 9 o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

LADY HURT.-Miss Mary Jane Grigg, while
walking up King Street, last night, was severely
cut on the forehead by negro man who ran vio-
leuty against her while endeavoring to escape from
some parties who were pursuing him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 23.-In the Sen
ate to- day the bill for the protection of timber
on the Indian reservations was passed.
The House was engaged in the consideration
OF the bill to protect buffaloes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

ing that sitting? A. Yes, sir; be drank some
champagne vine.
@. What was the interval of time between
the ending of the game between Judge Ste
veus and Fowle and the commencement OF the
game between yourself and Fowler A. Cap,
tain FowIe aud myself played the same evening
be played with j ddge Stevens When l entered
the room, just as they were quitting, Captain
Fowe remarked: II an the loser, and would
play me a game; aud We commenced 10 play
Immediately.
@. What became of Judge Stevens then
| A. Judge Stevens left the room bet''re ~:
| game commenced, and didn't return any more
| while | was there.
Q. You have stated that you have not got
the bonds you won from Captain Fowe. w at
disposition have you made OF tn, MP A. l
sent them to New York and sold them. | got
sxty-eight and one eight cents Cd the dollar
for them think.
Q. Please state whether any demand has
ever been made upon you by Captain Fowle or
any of his frieuds for the return OF these bonds
or any part of them? A. A demand was made
upon me by Mr.. Hunter and Mr.. Beck cham, as
friends of Captain Fowle, for the return OF
portion of the bonds " n by me, and said that
Captain Fowe had lost more than be could
stand, aud waited to make compromise.
gave them thousand dollars 10 money, and
Mr.. BecSham gave me receipt here shown
10 full settlement for the whole tran saction.
0 Were any threats or intimidation used
A. None whatever
O. Do you know any other matter in con-
nee ion with this transaction nut stated. A.
No. sir.
Cross examined bg Judge Stevens:
O. Is the clubhouse OF Wors ram's on the
corner of Fourteenth and FraDkn streets ex
clusively the resort Of gamblers, or do gentle
men of character and position visit there? A.
No professional gamblers frequent the house;
it is kept open only few mouths 10 the year,
durioe the winter months. 1t is visited only
by gentlemen and DOT prote sslonal gamblers.
Chief examination resumed.
O. Did you ever see the game OF faro played
in lid house. and is the dealer OF faro consid-
cred gambler? A. have seen the game Of
faro played there, and the dealer Of faro is con-
siderrd gamhler-RicAmond Dispatch Of
yesterday morning.
CuloucI Johu WALL member of the House
from Frederick, being sworn before the Select
Committee, said he kuew uohlDg in regard to
the gambling case 10 question except from hear
say. Being asked il be knew George w. Hill
and what might be Hills occupation, he re-
piled that he did and that it is generally un-
derstood that he is gambler by profe ssion.
Colonel Wall drnled the statement OF Eli made
Yesterday before the committee that he (Wail)
had introduced Hill to Captain Fpwle at the
breakfast table in Worshau's house. but &C,
knowedged that on Saturday, January l, he
did breakfast at Worsham's house in company
with Fowle AID Worsham. Lieutenant Gov.
error Henry Thomas and Mr.. r. A. CoghilI,
of Amherst who were summoned to APPEAR As
witnesses did not put in an appearance. - Rlch
Journal Of yesterday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

FAIRFAX COUNTY CoURT.-At the County Court
of Fairfax County, on Monday last, the grand jury
after hearing the evidence in the case failed to find
true bill against Keen, who was in Jail on the
charge of nccndiarism. George Miller, the negro
horse thief was sentenced TO ten years in the Peni-
Tertiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23
The Markers.

NEW YORK Feb % Stocks active and lower
Money Gold Ia. Flour dull and unchanged.
Wheat quiet and steady. Corn steady.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 70 Virginia IS. old, 3G :;
Virgiplas, consoli lated, Coz; West Virginiss 81.
Cotton quiet and weak; middling l2tal23.
Flour steady, firm and unchanged. Wheat
Ialry active; NJ. Western red 1873; Pennsyt-
vania red 137al39; Maryland red ll5al45; do
amber l52nl57 do white l25sl50 Corn fairly
active and ii m; Southern white 60a62 do yell
low SIS; Western miz ed 81 spot; 81! March a; Gil
April Oats dull and heavy; Southern 4Osi5;
w stern white 44a45; do. mixed 4lal3. Rye
nominslly IS 49, Hay dull Maryland and
Pennsylvania 1924 Provisions quiet and Il
shade easier, though not quotsbly lower. Pork
S22 Is Butter strong and advancing; Western
extras 26a2J do frsts 24a25 Coffee fairly ac-
tive ana higher: tending still upward Rio car
goes 154 I84 joboing l5inI9t. sugar more &c.
tive ut 95alUs. Whiske? dull 1T 81 lO!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

The Auditor has presented to the Senate a
comparative statement Of the assessment of per-
sonal property for 1874 and 1875. Among those
counties in which there has been m increase
are the following: Clarke Sl5 S3G, Fairfax
81 C92. Rappahannock s. 96S, Stafford $3.50
We.tmoreiand i 5G4 Among those III which
decrease has occurred are Alexandria 33, 1870,
Culpeper II 07G Fauquer 5,oSl, Loudoun
9l3 80 Prince William q. l6l, Alexandria
Oily LII 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

The market to-day WAS firm and buoyant anu
offerings met with ready sales. 100 bushels of
good white Wheat brought $50, aid other offer
ings of l7O4 bushels of red brought 1856, l37 and
14O for fair to good, and 143al5O for good to
prime. Prices for Corn keep up, and l7OS bush
els of mixed sold o-day At SO and SO. Light Of
ferings of Rye, but not taken. County Produce
wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-Wn War Depart
n,ent Office efthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
mgton, d. g., Feb,uary23, le76-lO:3O a. N.
In the Middle States rising and high baron. eter,
brisk and high west to north winds, decidedly
cold and clear or partly cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

MOUNT VERNON N URS RI Els
M Established 25:yesrs.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE.
GION a SPE GALTY.
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Etc, &c.
Send for Catalogue to
G. GILLINGHAM & CO.,
Accotink Postofice,
nov Ltytf Fairfax CO., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

The HOLLOWAY ENGINES The two Holloway
Chemical Engines brought to this city for the in
spection of the Sun Fire Company, were tried yes
terday afternoon, directly after the close of the
uarade in front, of the Mansion House, and gave
great satisfaction. 1t is understood that the City
Council will be invited to witness trial of the en-
piucs tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

A MERCHANT down town sells more of Dr..
Bni's Cough Syrup than all other me dciDes
together 1t surely must be the best remedy
for cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23
.9.HESE.uE.rTS.
SISN
SAREFTA HALL.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY a.

.FRICkELL.
THE NAN OFMYSTERY AND VENTRIL.
UQUIST, WITH Els WONDERFUL
TROUPE OF TRAINED
BIRDS
Remember, every man, woman and child at
tending our opening night will positively receive
free an ELEGANT MOUNTED CHROMO,
al. ready to hang on the wall, besides ELE-
CANT and COSTLY PRESENTS will be CIV
en- away from the stage.
Ad".issiyn 35c; reserved seats Soc; children
under twelve 25c
Doors open At z; to commence at 8. lfe8-NS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

[ NHOICE FAMILY FLOUH-We have just
- received y supply of the Occoquan NEW
PROCESS FAMILY FLOUR; also Occoqusn
HIGH GRADE EXTRA. We can recommend
this rs choice and warranted to give satisfaction
For sale by
feb "a WASHINGTON s. BRO.
~ hW GOODSl NEW GOODSi
~ Table Dsmask, Blesched and Cnbleached
Pillow Case Linens, White Flannels, Marseilles
spreads and Plain Nainsooks-sll cheap and
Just opened.
feb "a 81. @. SLAYMAKER co.
MOURNING GOODS and BLACK MO-
~ HAIRS, Black English Bombszes and
Black French Muslin just to hand
feb "a II. G. SLAYMAKER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL colorcd man named
Donalds whilst attempting to board the seven
o'clock local train from this city last night had his
foot caught between the rail and the curb, and being
unable TO extricatc it was struck by the approach
ing engine, aud his leg near the ANGLE was badly
broken and mangled, necesstating immediate am
putaton, which operation was successfully per-
formed at IL O'Clock this morning, by Drs Powell,
Stabler and Adams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-23

tl.lueu with whom he was playing were mem-
bers of the present General Assembly OF VIZ
GINA
Question objected to by Mr.. Ronald, a
m,'uber of the committee: Upon the
ground that the committee was appointed to
investigate the conduct Of Judge Stevens, 10
the Fowle Stevens affair, and not tor the pur-
nose OF iuouirng into the habits OF members
of the General Assembly.
A. | don't think could say as | was pass,
ing through the house, and don't think could
designate any gentleman engaged 10 the game
Of poker.
A. 1 decline to answer, rs 1t would crlm'nate
myself.
paid the 6ne for playing cards with Captain
Fowle A. | have.
n State whether or not you won anything
from Cant. FoRle A. Yes, sir; WOO some
thug from him.
O What was the character of the property
Won won from him? A. IS District OF TO-
inmhia bonds. The amount of bonds won oy
me Of Captain Fowe was $500, face value
eight Of these $50 each and the residue sow
bonds and also a check On Alexandra for
500 u.,
O, Do YOU know whether or not those oonds
belonged % Captain Fowle -? A. l have no
right to believe otherwise; presume they be-
longed to him. c.o;.
o. Were tho bonds you won from Captain
FoWle SIMILAR to those Oh the table spoken OF,
to which you referred when Fo S e suo
Fowle were at the table a. FROM sii app0ai
apces they we're the same kind OF bonds.
o. Have you the bonds you won from ROWE
now A. No, sir. :,
@ Did Captain Fowe inform you at that
sitnue or at any subsequent time that 1uoge
Stevens had won trom him bonds or other Ell,
fects :? A. Captain Fowle said that he had i %
in the game between him and Stevens Out eoe
amount don't recoect. h,+
o. Was any one else present 10 the room Dut
yourself aud Captain Fowle when you played
with him !? a. No, sir. we we're 10 ptlVa. oe
room alone at Worsham's, on the corner OF
Fourteenth and Franklin streets, on the even
ing of the 4th of January. am not certain
that all was won at one sitting, We were pay
ipg three or four hours, as we'll as | can reeol'
lect. a.,
! Q. Did Captain Fowle drink anything OUT
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03
Attempted Outrage.

The hearts Of The people Of the com
munity were thrilled with inlignation at
The reception of the news that an OUT
rage was attempted, OH last Thursday
morning, upon the person of 4 virttiou>
Young woman by a brutal negro. A
grown daughter OF Mr.. John Hussey,
living about 4 miles n. E. of Stannton
was III the cornfieid gathering beans for
dinner when a negro man. with a gun ia
his hand, approached her from behind,
and got near her before she observed
him. To her surprise and horror. the
negro seized hold of her and threw her
to The ground. She screamed as loud as
she could 10 give the alarm and struggled
With all the power she possessed. and sue
ceeded in re gaining her feet and foiling
the diabolieal attempt of the fiend, who
then let hcl go and told her that he did
not wish to moIes. her, but wanted some
thing to eat-lhat he was convict who
had escaped from the force at work Oil the
Railroad in Highland, and had exchanged
clothes with Il citizen. This, story, of
course, was intended to mi>di. ect the
authorities, who, however, are too smart
to be thus tluped. and who will soon bring
him TO Justice ii he remain in tins eolln-
ty.-Spectdtor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03
Wreck Of a Railway grala-capture Of $780,
900 Gold.

HAVANA, July 80, via Key West,
July 30. About three hundred mount.
ed insurgents, under RoloH, threw a
baggage train off the railway track at
Lasbocas, at 8 O clock on the morning
Of the 18th instant. The train was
bound from Los Tupas 10 St. Inspiritus.
One OF the cars was an iron clad one
and contained an officer and seven SOL
diers for the protection of the tram.
This car tumbled over and the soldiers
were all killed by the shock. The in
surgenls sacked the train and carried
off the contents, consisting OF clothing,
boots and shoes, etc, They afterwards
burned the cars.
A convoy from Villa Clara, with
$50, 900 in gold and much ammunition
was recently captured by the insur>
gents.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FRAUDS IN CUBA.
HAVANA, July Is Edicts have been
issued calling on Senior Theodorico
FeUoo, lieutenant colonel, formerly
secretary Of Captain General Valmaseda,
and Senior Troscha, of the firm of Arm
an d Co, provision dealers, to answer
charges preferred against them before
special tribunal of defalcation and
alisdemeanor III supplying provisions to
the Spanish army here. If they do not
appear within thirty days they will be
declared culpable- without hearing
and will be sentenced by court mar
ti,l
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03
NATIONAL NORMAL ssHo,L.

This Institution, is situated in Lebanon
Warren County Ohio.
The town is surrounded by a beautiful
and rich country, and in better locality
this school could not have heen situated
for all persons wishing to pursue the
study OF Geology and Botany, as the
Sourronnaing country has rnaay of tile
best geological spe cimens and plants.
This school was established in the year
| 1855. /. WAS carried on with remarkable
success until the first and second years of
the late war, then many of the male
students enlisted in the army.
1t was formerly called the South
Western Normal. but in the year 1870, it
was discovered that it was represented by
students from ii States, afterwards it was
called the National Normal School.
The 10Th annual catalogue gives an en-.
rollment Of 1913 pupils flom % different
States and territories.
Up to this time ii has received students
from So States and Territories, and sends
teuchers and instructors to almost all
parts of the Union. Many Of the
Professors OF o Their Normal Schools are
graduates of this Iust tuition.
Twelve teachers are employed in the
regular course of studies and five in extra
branches. ANY person entering this
school at any time can find classes to meet
his demands from the Preparatory De-
partment to the highest branches in the
Collegiate Course.
The attendance is very great ana
students OF ali grades are here. Espec Il
attention and care are given to all classes
to meet the demands of the students. =
Forty recitations are given daily, besides
as many weekly exercises and drills such
as Debating. Photography. vocal and
instrumental music Sc.
This school is equal to or surpasses any
other Institution in the West, as to a
thorough aud practical knowledge Of
branches tor teachers III those wishing to
take course i'll a brief time.
The teachers of this schoo! have been
trained in this Institution, under the
charge of the Principal, who has give n
teaching and training special attention for
ii number of years, and who has written
several works Oh training and methods.
l he teachers work with the greatest
clergy, and seek to understand thoroughly
the branches which they are teaching.
This school is provided with an exten-
sive Library, which consists of til ollsands
OF volumes OF the best text and reference
books. 1t affords ample opportunities 20
all the students for information and a
thorough Investigation of any subject.
The school is based upon good re-
lisious platform. though entireE free from
sectariansm. Reunions pccur semi
monthly. which are held to enable the
students Chat is the ladies and gentlemen
TO become acquainted as well as to i'm
prove social culture.
The number of graduates in the Scien-
tific Course this year is 50 and III the
Classic 10.
The number of prospe etive. Scientific
il l2S for Ibis ensuing year. The num-
Der Of Classics is not ascettained j. E. s.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03

The Centennial Excursion train over
the B. s. .. r. Il VIII leave Harrisohburg
OH Monday morning, SPIT. 4th, Tickets to
Washington good fer tive days viii be sold
at So for the round trip, to The ccntcn-
nial Exhibition, good until the following
Saturday. at 1915. Passengers will be
delivered at the centennial, thus avoiding
hack hire or street car charges. Arrange
ments have been made by which per
sons going on the excursion can secure
boarding at the GIand Exposition Hotel
near the Centennial Grounds, at $3.50 per
day. 4 trip to the Centennial at a cost
including board; and admission to the
grounds can be made for less than twenty
dollars. Parties wishing 10 visit the pub
lie buildings at Washington will have the
opportunity of doing so,a { very little cost,
The particulars with fire from the differ
ent stations will be published hereafter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03

Wharf.-The farmers are much dis
appointed in the. yield and quality of
wheat One farmer in the northwestern
part Of the county in field he bought,
expected 200 bushels and realized lit
tie over half. Much of the wheat is
light and tilthy. Farmers are slow to
learn that clean seed is cheaper and
more profitable than filthy OF five
bushels taken to the Stanton mill and
carefully weighed it reached the standard
of 50 lbs, but being cleaned and The
filth weighed it amounted to ~ lbs. or
fraction over eleven per cent
Staul.t0m Spectator
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03
Seventh cenrressiona, District.

The indicator ia speaking of the pro-
hable candidates for Congress says, there
are three men from Augusta named: John
Echols (who in a card declines) and those
two gallant soldiers and able men, James
Fl. Skinner and james Bumgardncr, jr. S.
v. Soutkall of AlbemarIe and Cha rles
O'Ferral, John 7 Harris, and John Paul
of Rockingham"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03
The Var in the East.

LoapoN, July pa dispatch to
Reuters Telegraph Company from
svmlin, dated to-day, says: During
the last four days The Servian General
rchenayetf has been combating a
Turkish attack. The result is the defeat
Of Gen. 1'chernayefs army is retrealing
and he has soue to Parokin. Prince
Milan and 6 n. Tehernayetf win go to
sai,syhar to encourage the army BY their
presence. The servians attribute Gen.
Leschj;.l.iD' defeat o, The 18Th instant
to his iinrapaely and misconc, ption OF
the Turkish movements
To-day a battle is progressing on the
Timok river. SThere are no details.
CoNsrANrlNfLE, July 27-Official
dispatches hase been received here as
sourAr1, jug "a The r,u ks have
dispersed the Montenegrins concentrate
inthe vicinity d Medam. Five thousand
insurgents subsequently attacked the
Turks, but weie repulsed, losing con-
siderably.
MrrRovrrzNA. July 24.-The enemy
were beaten at Suianibza with heavy
loss.
W1DDls, July 25.-Fiye servian bat
salions crossed the Timok river, but
were repulsed.
MosrAn, July 26-Mouhktar Pacha
announces that On the 9th inst he
pursued the AIon,enegrlns, whom he
defeated at Nevisinje, as far as Studeniza.
On the apEroach of the Turks tie
Momene gfins, retreated in the direction
of Banjani, abandoning large quantity
OF provisions and many cattle.
.sERvIAN OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
Belgrade, July 27.-The following
is official: The Turks attempted to
cross tie river Temak, which forms the
eastern boundary of Servla, at Wrasog-
natz, on Wednesday, but were repulsed
with heavy loss. On the 9Th inst.
Gen. Antitch completely defeated
Dervisch Pasha, near Dugapaliana
Antitch has been appointed commander
of the Ibar army, in place OF Gen.
lack who is invalided.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-03
DIED.

SMUCKER.--In Staunton. July 9th
1876, .Jos4ph Smucker, of this county,
aged 66 gears. months and seventeen
DAYS. Mr.. Smucller was an honest. ir-
dustrious citizen, very warmly devoted to
his churcbn the doctrines of which he
was well wrsed. During the spring. after
sickness. his mind became seriously i'm
paired. re had been at Staunton fer
everal mdrhs and gave evidence of i'm
proyemenl when he contracted typhoid
fever of Which disease he died apparently
in the fulIpossession of his mental pow
ers A prnliaritv of his disease was that
at no ti1newhie he was in the hospotal
Vas he knTn to use piofane language
Or speak illpf any Que.