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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-05

7 ARGE STOCK OF NEW DRY GOcuS-
~ New York, Pniiadeipta snd Balt;moro-
Choice stock OF Dress Goods-We hive just re.
turned from Ncw York with the bcs. selected
stock OF Fancy aid Staple Dry Goods we aavc
been purchased with great care from the iarAe:.
importers iii this country, and Are Lac b st sly &C..
out Tor Spring and summer. and viii DO so:u
ior cash or to respousiol" and prompt parties 81
snort TIME Us cheap as the same goods can De
purchased in any large city. Jew goods open
ing every day. We sell good goods ana atpop
ular prices u. s. DhASH hAR,
Ii. B. Huomcs. No. 100 King street,
apps 4ilex,idfia, Va.
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GNLOOR STAlN-We have Just prepared by
j. our new recipe u large supply OF the above
useful and popular article L. READERS :hc ljo:
slightly and attractive IN appearance bong o: =
rich, dark walnut color For stairway halls
or the doors of rooms 1t is desired to keep IN
csrputed during the summer season 1t is espe
caly adapted 1t is prepared already Tor I'm
mediate use, will dry hard and arm IN The course
OF q few hours, and can be applied oy any ong
with Il brush or sponge. We afe permitted to
refer to number OF our customers who h.vc
used il with entire satisfaction. Shipped TO tn.
country in any qusntity desired Sold by the
pint or gallon.
I'D II .JANNE1 " CO
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s;UIICA--Ws have succeeded il geluns
~ :aore q those :,ttpe F:ctur!a:, for Cnlla
rcn's Dscs=c: Aprons, &c; tie bcs! ming o
the moaey 10 20 had In tbs Inc.
II. A SIAlNhkGk 60.
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Bargains !!

Hsarsains! Bargains !!
Bargains!
AfDEAEHAH'S.
fine, new and complete stock, comprising
Suits of French,
English
ard Scotch
Cass;lneres,
Dagonsls,
Worsteds,
SC Sc, &C.,
in great variety,
at remarkably low prices
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and FNnCy = 'nGs.
BIO. or Ia iM. street.
We have now in store, purcEa:1I direct tom
tn. .:,;., uf utor;es, !. full, complete and hlld-
some assortment o! goods in our line, to wiich
.ra invite special attention.
Francn China Dinner sets. complete, IN plain
vhile. GIT bnnd And decorat d Iromch Cana
"a sets IN gilt band md decorated; FToEcS
C4!na Cups nna >aucers, git band and p.h
nh,La French Chifta V:.>es, now patterns "nd
very naIL some french CHING Toilet Sta,
aioss Ross and o.her patterns; English Toe:
els, rAads nuely dec rated, something Eew !;
hna Mug, Toy Tea Sets, Glass Vases &c
We have the lsrgcst and iioet compiete Stock
81 gooCs ever before bought H. this place, which
70 are Offering NJ very low figures. Gail and
examine oul goods RI prices mh
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WRAPPING PAEhk.

FOX SALE 500 LBS. UNCUT - Il " >
PAPER, BLANK OK O&b Side. Hr'"J
IL this uliile Gee -
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:AtEULlC CAMPuuR. :or the rra-sG',"
< ton Of JUS, carp l. md a! woat"H 5''I.'s,
Price Is aaJ SC; Per pax &c. Jul. rGc"''1' -
w # CKtlGNTV>.
mvl2 - hirG str""t.
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I 1HOIGE FAMILY fhOIl k-31 hb's ".'
~ & @es:o1's >cw Process rantl!y ,"",'
\ desire 10 call spe iai attention |" thIs N''''
: we can recon- mend il n . c:.olcc ":t'cm'.
my u - I'll ~ i'.' u 49,
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Bargains !
40 DHtAE.H.AH'S

III RTthI NHTI'LJi
at remarkably low prices.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE CUSTER MONUMENT.

SEASIDE PLEASURE MADE sUBsEBvIENT TO TIN
CAUsE-A MAGNIFICENT DONATION
Though months have passed away since the gallaus
Custer and his devoted band met their doom, and
though every possible scrap Of Information per.
tanning to the dread occurrence has been gath
cred and read with avidty, yet intense and last
ing feeling of and admiration for the intrepid
General and his courageous men is constantly mani
Testing itself on the part OF the people. Every DAY
brings contributions the fund for the erection OF
monument to perpctuate the memory Of their deeds,
ard the sincerity o! the sentiments that accompany
these often humble offerings evident from iha
wording OF the cpstcs that accompany them than rom
tho fact that they come now when the excitement Of
the FIRST OF the tate OF the gallant band has SUBJ
SIDED, and that many Of the senders persons OF
such limited means that thoy have been heretofore
able to spare the smallest amount tor that
pose Tho appended Contributions have been :ecevcd
OF the HERALD Office The example OF the guests at tho
West End Hoci Is ono woll worthy Of imitation
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
TENNESSEE REPUBLICANS.

4 coLoRED CANDIDATE FOR THE STATE COVER
NonsBIP-HIs CARD TO THE REPUBLICANS
MR. YARDLEYs OPINIONS ON TIE PRESENT
POLITICAL CRISIS
KNOXVILLE, Sept !, 1876.
w. +. Yardley tcolored) has announced himself a
pandidate for Governor on the republican ticket His
card was published in. the morning papers Of this
Guy
To THE REPUBLICANS TESyEssEE:-
The Convention Which met at Nashville on the 9th
ult having failed carry my on questions
publican party-in fact having veled down laid
upon The table every proposition brought forward in
bc interest OF my race, and having solicitations from
announce myself candidate for tho office
d Governor OF this Commonwealth Tor the next
Mo years In taking this step am aware OF
he grave responsibilities assume ! know that IL is
Iew departure, but believe Will work tor the good of
ny party and my race. | shall at begin a
vsss OF the State and shall ask division with
Bho two democratic candidates tho stump.
hope 10 deport myself and represent sound repub-
lean doctrines that no good member OF that party
snail have reason Tor not voting tor ask OF all
good citizens patient hearing OF cause. and whilo
shall stand up .or my party ana for sound republican
principles, will make an honest cndeavor to Tor
myself and race that respect aud esteem alrcady
long withheld am Tor honest and economical gov
ernmont. and for the the last farthing Of
every dollar OF the just Indebtedness Of the Stale.
Am with respect, w. +. YARDLEY.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02

way qualified bis positive refusal TO accept the nomua
tion for Governor Any reports, statements or rumors
TO the contrary unauthorized and utterly without
foundation HIS declinaton WIS nnai, ard will not DO
rcconsidered Will he consent to the use OF MS
name The adjournment OF the Convention viii loavs
1t with the State Committee ali the vacancy in the
State ticketn
Nc sark Adrertiser:-"we did not believe that Sey-
mour would 60 to the skirmish line again. He has
been whipped nve times out Of six and Is acquainted
with grief But every time the democracy want man
who is rreproachable personal character they tros
out Hornto Seymour. When they have no ghost OF o
chance of election they put him up to be knocked
down
Hartford (Conn.) Post-"The determination to force
this nominaon upon Seymour because Of his negative
popularity is evidence that the party Is thoroughly
alarmed They defeat staring them in tho face,
and resort TO Seymour the only man who can offer
them any hope OF success. And even with him they
Will be beaten"
Hartford Courant lrcp l:-"rhe nomination s prob
ably strong any the party likely to make, but
1t is strong enough TO win, now that the repub-
beans havo a far 0sht
Philadelphia Item .-"On the whole. therefore, the
democrats have nominated sick and unwilling man,
who will bring their full party vote but repel all out
side assistance entirely uncertain as to whether he
be induced to accept the nomination. and arc Ger.
that II no does not, the chances OF any subse
qucnt candidate greatly damaged by tho original
false start"
Rochester Express :--tOn the WHOLE the feeling
cecding their State Convention among democrats must
be exceedingly gloomy and depressing. When party
is compelled to fly to harbor during the storm Of
canvass and beg and retired pilot TO como on
during the of tho trip, 1t Is clearly in sink
ing condition"
New Haven Palladium :--.Mr. Tildcn ssuch tricky
and crafty person that there is some doubt as to
whether he brought about tho nomination Of Horato
Seymour snubbed by it,"
Washington Republicas (rep 1.-THE democrats OF
New York shown their fears Of defeat by the
lection Horao Seymour their standard beArcr for
the gubernatorial contest Mr. Seymour has long been
considered the strongest democrat in tho state'
Baltimore Gazette (dem. :-"Out of tho clash of
rival interests in the New York democracy has come
The survival Of the nttcst' There man who,
above all others, gave promise Of sweeping victory in
the Empire State That man was lIoratio Seymour. BY
his nomination New York has been made suro by
handsome majority"
Albany Argus (dcm.)-''Tho democratic electoral
ticket is headed with the honorcd and honorable
been crowned with great deeds, aud whose remaining
years bringing Of laurel In attestatiou
Of his unsuled purity hts exalted WORTH his superior
statesmanship."
Springfield (Mass Republican lind :-'It Is the old
story again-Horatio Seymour after protesting ho
never would couldn't think OF it, health wouldn't
allow IT, and on finally lot himself DO nominated
for Governor by the New York democrats"
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
CONGRESSMAN HILL ON THE STUMP.

DEMOCRATIC ACTIVITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
WHAT GENERAL HAMPTON sAYs--AN UNEx-
planned MOVEMENT AMONG THE NEGROES.
ATLANTA, Ga, Sept l. 1876.
Congressman B. H. Hill and Senator Gordon lett here
this morning for South Carolina which State they will
stump thoroughly. They will be met by Ex-Governor
Vance, OF North Carolina, ex-senator Miller and Gen
erai Darlington. Hon. Tom Hartman will follow them.
private letter from General Hampton states that
while the democrats will remain cool and peaceabe
they intend to keep the State ablazc with enthusiasm
untll election He feels assured Of success. Mapy
Corolnans living Georgia nave returned to Carolina
10 remain until election is and aid tho struggle
gentleman just returned noted resolution among
the negroes pIanabe even by the amazing activ-
fly OF Carolina democrats and thinks that healthy
undercurrent has been set in motion by the hands OF
"UncIe sammy up IN New York.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
SEYMOUR AND THE CAMPAIGN

Philadelphia Times:--'sThe dcclinaton OF x-Cov-
ernor Seymour Is atcrblc blow 10 the hopes or the
democracy In New York. II was felt that he none
too good TO be put against Ex-Governor Morgan. and
now that the party compelled TO fall back upon
second choice the republicans have gained an incalcu-
liable advantage" "
Philadelphia Prsss rop. 1.-THE Lord seems to hsve
delivered tho slave democracy into the hands Of the
tree people Tden at the side OF Seymour rs cquiva-
lent to jefferson Davis at the side OF Alexander II.
Stephens II ~ not only DIR wing tho bolt in rivet-
ing and clincbing II at the same time"
Cincinnati Enqusrer:-"whea Mr.. Seymour says
Your candidate cannot be. II doesn't seem 10 have
any effect His nomination. in spite OF his dcclnation
10 evidence OF the esteem in which he is held by the
democracy OF New York. No stronger nom nation
could have been made. 4"
Boston Poa.'srherc can be no doubt Of tho sincere
disappointment which Governor seyuour's declinauon
VIII cause throughout tho country; but Al. the same
time the temper of the Convention which nominated
of wise, harmonious aud united notion, both In
choosing a leader in his stead aud prosecuting the
the successful end which is now SO plainly
seen"
Boston Herald dem 1.-THE Saratoga resolutions
are more remarkable for what they leave unsad than
what they say. II any purpose existed to iay
est word for hard money aud civil service reform II
Is concealed IN the ambiguity OF Enforcement in
general terms OF Tho Syracuse plato OF 1874 and the
ST. Louis platform OF isIG without quoting single line
from either TO frsshsn the memory OF the people. As
a whole they are vory moderate in tone"
Utica Herald September l:-"Governor Seymour
authorizes the Utcs Herald 10 state that he has In no
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

LowviLLE, n. Y, Sept. l. 1875
Tho Republican Congressional Convention Of the
Twenty second district met here to-day and renom-
natcd George A. Bagey unanimously
CINCINNATI. Sept J. 1915
Tho independents OF the Fourth Indiana district have
dominated William !. Bright for Congress-.
ST. lorIs, No., sept. ], 1875
r. r. Bland has been nominated for -ction to
Congress hy the democrats OF the Fifth district Of this
btatc
ABiLENB Kan, September ], 1875
The republicans OF the First district to-day renom-
hated W. A. Philips for Congress split took place
Me convention and about twenty tour delegates with
lrcw, organized another convention and nominal ed
". A. Guthrie OF Atchson.
RICHMOND. Va, Sept I, 1876
Hon. j. T. Harris was 10 day nominated Tor Congress
By the conservatives OF The seventh district
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
WESTON. W. Va, August "a, ls76

Enclosed please find draft your city for nino dol.
lars and fty cents less exchange, twenty-five cents
which We desire applied to tho "Custcr Monument
Fund" II made up by contributions from the fol-
lowing persons, among whom rebels, Yankees and
negroes In paying honor TO the memory OF the brave
Custer and hrs gallant men know no North o.
South ''color lines, and desire Ameri-
to express, fecby It may be, an appreciation o
act OF antry which places Custer and his men"
among the heroes OF the past.
O. r. Anderson, T. A. Edwards. A. N. Dent, J. N.
Hamilton J. W. woGndin, II. Duunington, J. J.
Peterson f. NJ. Chnlfant g. II. Simpson, A. A. Lewis
s. Gregory, T. n. Barnes, W. G.. Bennett, ". l.
Dunningion, T. G. Moore, Patrick Tiernoy. G. q
Danser, T. f.. Barrett, T. A. Malone, J. II. Ryan, f.
Raiston, L. II Wood John Todd A. Edmislon W.
Mcdonald, j. W. Varney, William Il. Arnold, f. n
Lumiill, G. W. StricKler, A. IA. kunst, ID. NJ. Bailey
n. b. Newton, J. II. Clifton. j. u. Ncn, G. A. Jackson
Henry Brannon aud John Smith.
We would suggest that the monument be erected at
or near the birthplace OF the gallant Custer.
SUBSCRIBER
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

Al q meeting OF the Young Mems Democratic Union
Club held IN the Monument House last night, resolu
tions were UNANIMOUSLY adopted rattyng the nomina
ton of Mr. Seymour in terms Of tho approval
and putting him down as tho Cato and modern Idol Of
tho New York democracy 1t also pronounced rs
prominent illustration OF tho apothegm Of American
politics--the Office seeking tho The resolutions
had scarcely been carried when tho following was
offered
Resolved That regret tho decrmin gtion OF the Hon
Hoatio In declining the Governor
rendered him by the Democratic Convention Saratoga
and, in case the determination be bnnI
Resolved That the desire Of the democracy through
the state tha tho selection or candidate for
of Governor OF this should be made ~
the delegates refoforc elected to the State Convention
Resolved that the state Central Com
TO issue call for the reassembng OF the Convcn
that purpose.
After warm debate the resolutions referred 10
q com mittce OF three by a vote OF "a TO % II was
whispered that the members who voted against the
influenced by the fact that two Of their
number the state Central Committee On tho
other hand those who favored the resolutions num-
bered among themselves several delegates tho late
remarkable Convention Others again placed the divi-
grounds OF faith In the news OF Mr. Scymour's
acceptance dcclination. The meeting adjourned
without any definite belief either way
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE LATEST RUMORS,

The callers at the rooms OF the Democratic National
Committee wore thrown into high state OF excite
ment last night by the announcement that messcn-
ger bad como from Saratoga to Abram S. Hewitt an-
nounclng seymour's acceptance of the can
didacy Tor Governor II was stated that
this messenger represented the communication
in the Utica Herald being sent to that paper at
twelve o'clock Wednesday night and that the sub
committee from the Convention had called upon Mr.
Seymour subsequently; that he had ent telegram to
Mr. Herman which caused the latter TO say to those
around him go on 1t is all right" and to
citedY urge the nomination by acciamatiou
On FALLING upon Mr. Hewitt the reporter
informed that a messenger had come from Albany
TO him, who stated that II was generally understood
there and at Saratoga tina, Seymour would accept the
n,minaton Mr. Hewitt claimed to be ign GRANT OF any
more comprehensive or tangible intormatioh-
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
BANQUET TO DON CARLOS.

Don Carlos and hts suite entertained at dinner
last night at Delmonicos The affair was quite infor-
nal and only ten persons in all set down TO table
Among those present Charles A. Dana John Dcy.
hn ~ L. rnictn, a. Nordmah, T. Nordman, r.
Koch Don Carlos was accompanied by the Marquis
yelasco, the Marquis Ponce de Leon and viscount
Monscrrat No speeches or ceremonies OF any KIND
took place. but thoroughly enjoyaoc time was spent
by all present Don Carlos and his suite sail for
Europe today
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
POST OFFICE CHANGES.

During the hot weather Postmaster James with tho
city deliveries from eight Eve. Yesterday the Post
master restored the old system and hereafter deliver
les will be made at A. NJ g45, l0:45 l2 80, AS,
245, 345 and 430, Incl uding Saturdays Wagons have
placed the routes below Canal facli-
tate the rapid collection of mails Letters deposited IN
boxes below Canal street before nine T. ~ Will
70 out on the eight A. NJ delivery. Letters In that
district deposited after nine p NJ viii not 10 ou. until
a ouartcr 10 ten A. ~ OF the next uay
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
HANDSOMELY DONE.
LAW OFFICES or FULLERTON, KNOX 4 G

LAW OFFICES FULLERTON, KNOX 4 CRosBY,1
NEW YORK CITY, Sept i, 1870 /
To THE EDITOR rHE HBRALD:--
Enclosed you have my check for S22s IS to be added
to fund for the erection OF monument in honor
OF tho brave Custer. This tho proceeds OF M
enterta nmcnt held nj the West End Hotel at Long
Branch on August 81 by few OF the many who so
deeply regret the tragic end Of the gallant soldier
Yours very truly, CHARLES Y. CROSBY.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE PRESIDENT.

ELIZABETH, n. j., September l, 1876.
President and Mrs. Grant arrived IN this city from
Long Branch this evening They the guests of Mr..
4. X. Corbln.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
NOMINATED FOR THE ASSEMBLY

hAYviLLE, n. Y, Sept l. 1876
Al the First Assembly District Republican Conven-
vsntion. held here to-day, cxTrrasurcr sherman VIII.
lams was nominated for Member of Assembly.
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
THE LATEST REPORT OF GOVERNOR srrMouns
POSITION.

Urea, n Y. Sept !. 1876
Tho editor Of the Utica Observer Is Informed that the
conferences between Governor Seymour ard his
friends In regard to his nomination have not yet
closed. His friends arc hopeful that he will conclude
submit tho choice OF the Convention and to tho
will OF the people, On tho other hand, the editor of
the Utica Herald says Senator Herman admits his
efforts to persuade Mr. Soy mour TO accept have failed
utterly
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
A SOLDIERS TRIBUTE.

AUGUST 20, 1873
n H., a soldier In the Yellowstone and Mussei Shell
countless wishes to give his tribute 10 General Cusle1
and his horoc command, nity cents
The New York herald., 1876-09-02
HOPES OF SEYMOUR ABANDONED.

UTICA, N. Y, Sept. 10 p N.
Senator Herman spent the day with Governor Sey-
mour and 1t is believed might that all further efforts
induce Ex-Governor Seymour to reconsider his re-
fusal to accept the nomination will be abandoned
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-05-28
RETOLTING SiILs ron SHIPS.
The Invention with which MIR. James Rem
Micl. H0pes 10 snpersede stcnm.

wick Hopes TO Supcrscde steam.
To THE EDITOR or The SCN-SU: 1t is
a melancholy fact, that after having had the
benol IL # the experience II all the great mari
time nations OF the world for so many le-rs
there still are, IN this nineteenth century more
Aipwrecks at sea and more lives aud prOp,rty
lost than at any former period IN the world $
history On the coast of Butain there are 900
lives lost annually more than - weeNN, be-
sides ships and cargo. The Bureau Neritas tells
US that IN tho IA nth Of February ii sailing YES
sells ana steamers were lost. II .Eolus were
put In propor harness for plouehing the deep,
uiuet, per cent. o. these fearful wrecks would
never happen. And II the Centennial E6aibi-
tion does not suggest a remedy for the number
less losses at sea, 1t will he u failure. A swift,
safe. sure, smooth, easy, cheap, and perpeiI al
method II crossing the ocean VIII alWaNs ne Il
tine highest value to the nations. Nhat VIII H.
ways he the safest ana best method OF naNlgat-
ing the ocean, SAILING vessels are not vel rM-
culated for that important purpose being slow
ana uncertain; liable 10 he driven hither and
thithcr out Of their course, upon lee shores,
shaken to pieces aud sent to the bottom; their
rigging Is tangled cOnulcdilon OF ropes and
blocks and cannot taht iull advantage ~ the
wind as al. olive power; they are lsptpo dlMfut
to work, and dangerous in the extreme. As
nothing can be an lmlr itrment that does not
tend toward the lessrning 81 labor and the saw
Ing Of hie. steamships cannot cone WITHIN tho
category OF Improvements, as they add 10 the
number Of mlsiortuues al sea and demand
greater sacrifices in lie, labor. and material
than any other methods Of sailing that have
been tried. steam also always Nights upon tie
enemy side, sinking it, own snip or blowing
up Its crew, ana tue steamer has constantly To
carry burden Of thousand tons OF coal 10 he
consumed IN her VOYAGE, contA1 mating TIE
| chrth, Tie ocean, ahu the alHosphere. when
| nature furnishes us with the only 4, roe that Is
! Possessed ct every necessary qHailteaul "a iof a
| motive power. without money anu without
| price and externally, II Is uuAccountlhlc how
| ieoIle Will prefer To purchase a limited power
| II. an unlimited price, running the risk 81 IRE
| and e. NUlU- IONS. LNeu