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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-24
A Protest.


Mr.. Alexander Hunter, OF this city, who is
rapidly achieving 40 enviablc reputation as
correspondent, in the Washington Capital of
yesterday directs attention to young man in
the Congressional Library 10 the following
style:
A PROTEST.
There are some abuses that only the press can
remedy ONE official misconduct which can be
rectifcd only through exposure to the columns
Of newspaper. There is one grievance at the
Capitol which many com plain of, and which in
all nscience ought to be sbated, and in the
name Of many | complain of the way affairs are
conducted in the Congressional library. TO any
visitir stranger the impression conveyed that
the Library is . private one, the prope-t y OF T.
certain clerk, who condescends to allow people
to read such books as he chooses to let them
bear witness that he is ready at Al times to aid
and assist the public; but the offensive, rude
and insolent manner of his clerk one Mr. Nor
ris by namc cannot be.too severely reprehend-
cd There ere many gentlemen here whose
duties take them daily in the library, and who
ar" continually insulled by the sulen rudeness
of this snobbish clerk, whose every motion Is &
covert insult, and whose true calling cannot be
that in which genllemanliness and courtesy are
requisite Because man has an Id"aof his own
personal worth, induced by personal conceit, he
has no right to exercise the manners OF an anil
nal to the American people and the lnsoence
Of boar to his equals and generally his supe-
rIors go in the name of many protest against
the existing order of things, and urge that the
library be closed, or that "A gent man be ap-
pointed to act in the place in case the present
assistant cannot be Instructed by the admonitlon
of his superior in the besring of gentleman
CHAsSEUR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-24

A grand musical festival is to be held 10 lticE
mond for The benefit of the Lee MouumcD
Fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-24

Another epidemic if suicide seems to be
prevailing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-24

6,l32 barrels of -four were shipped from
Richmond to Brazil last week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-24
FERGUSON a. lsSOl HE'S
90 King street.

SUN UNI BKELLAAl
A full supply of the above ut prices "
the times ut , uuvpy'S
ap1T y. V. pm"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-24

The Conservatives of Richmond have settled
the difficulties that lately divided them, and
now everything is working smoothly and har-
monious y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

The indications that the black people are at
last begnning to fod out who are their true
friends are becoming more and more apparent,
as eviDced among, other things, by the cards of
several prominent men among them that have
lately appeared in the newspapers. Nobody
bat carpet Dagger, scslawag or radical
ever denied that tue white people OF the South
had common human attributes, but that could
not be SO if they did not feel kinder towards
those who were born and raised among them,
and upon whose prosperity, depends in large
measure, their own, thau people from the
North who know nothing about the negroes,
except that their votes are valuable. They
have been deceived too ottcn-muIes and forty
acres, political Offices, aud, social equality have
been promised thom, but never have been real
led aud when the Freedmeu's Bank robbed
them the most sensible ones cut loose from the
party and at the approaching presidential cleo
ton, for the first time slucc they had votes, a
large number of them will cast their ballots for
the democratic ticket
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

The radicals, aware of the dangers that eovl-
ron them, are going to leave 20 stone uaturncd
that will tend to assist them III the approaching
election. A movement has been lnaugurated
10 Chicago by prominent radicals to orgaLlzc
cavalry or mounted companies for sci vice dur
lug The Presidential ampaign. Only those
who are sufficiently sincere 10 furnish their own
entire equipment are urged to join. Gen. DIX,
ex Governor of New ,rk, has also called y
meeting of the federal soldiers in the late war,
to take measures for marching to the polls on
election day and casting their ballots by COM
paDies and regiments for Hayes aud Wheeler.
Ii such things were done By the democrats ct
the South u support of the candidates their
party 10 the North has presented TO them,
what texts would they afford for lectures UPON
uurepentent rcbols and their desire to petpclu-
ate the war? We are glad, however, to men.
ton that The Massachusetts, Conservative Sol
diers and Sailors Association has issued az ad-
dress which rebukes such attempts to revive
sectional animosi'y, aud appeals to pa'rollsm
and breathes the Spirit of upioo and citizenship
which distinguished the volunteers OF the late
war; These men fought for the Uulon, and
they now ask for "a union of harmonious,
kindly aud loving people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11
Alexandria, a.
FRIDAY, AUGUST II. 1875.

In the late debate in the House OF ReiHc-
sentatives, MIR. Hooker was right when ne
stated that the radical party obtained It's whole
susteuaHce by ghoulish delviDg among the
graves of the dead. He was induced to say so
BY a speech of Mr.. Hoar, of Mass achusetis,
who said The took lssue with Mr.. Lamar 5
claim that there was prevalent corruption or
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in public affairs, and de
cared it bis belief that the parl1d OF sixteen
years in which the republican party had held
power was treer from corruption aud maiad-
mi Illustration than the period OF sixteen years
which followed the Inauguration OF Geueral
WASHINGTON. In proof Of the public corrup
tion during the administrations OF Washing
ton, John Adams and jefferson, ne cited the
case of distingui, he'd general OF the Revolu
tionary war who, while Quartermaster ecu
eral of the army, was In partnership 10 urn
which had the supplying of army stores, aud
was corresponding with that hrm secretly and
in cipher; the case Of Washlngtou's friend,
WHO. while Secretary of State, was detected ln
receiving money from France IS a brlbe to
thwart the foreign policy OF the administration
of which be was member; the case OF another
of Washington CaJiuet officers (Hamlton)
who, being charged with corrupt relation
With person whom he had put in the Treas
ury Deparm nj, defended himselt by &C
know.edgiug over his owu signature his
prohigate relations to the wife Of that person.
and the case of aucther Cabinet officer Of
Washington, who wrote letter ackuowi-
edgiug an act of virtual dlshonor un-
equaled by that Of General b.lknap. -
Thus, merely for the purpose OF partlz u ends,
is the youth Of the country taught, from the
floor Of Congress, to lose all respect tor the
fathers Of the republic, aud that, too, without
any reliable evidence upon which to base the
slauderous charges upon the character OF the
illustrious dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11
The turkish War.

The war news irom Europe indicates that the
Srrviaus are concentrating their forces al Bar H.
a town on the southeast of the Principally, and
will contest the advance Of the Turks. They
reman deiaut, and it is announced 10y way oil
Paris that they will make 10 compromise With
the Turks until the latter are under the walls OF
Belgrade. The Bosnian insurgents claim 10
have defeated the Turks and carried their CO.
trenchmeuts Cd the Una river. The S:rviau
Minister is preparing statement oil the atroci-
ties committed hv the Turks, and EuglaGd is
called upon to Interfere for the protection OF
the Christians. The Moutenegrins appear t..
be falling back towards the frontier, and the
Tui kish troops are moving after them.
The London Standards Berlin special say>
the Porte has positively declared 1t Is willing
to negotiate for peace whenever the powers are
disposed TO intervene, hu; is u0t willing to agree
10 an arm'siica before the entry OF thc Turks
into B lgrade.
Gu. Tscholab. who, with Gen. Antltch, de.
feated Dervish Pasha near Sieulz,, is reported
to be rctrealug IRON that place. Gen. lchcr
naycf is advancing 10 the direction Of BatjJ.
A r. uier telegram from 81. Petersburg says
Gen. Harva,ovich maintains his position at
B,ia pass, where he awaits rclnioTcemcnts.
Des,,atovi;ch, the new commander-lD Chief OF
the Bosniaus announces that he has taken
seven Turkish entertainments and occupied
several villages on the Uua
A dispatch to the Paris Liberte says the Sui.
tan is better, and his IT covtry nearly certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

The complaint of hard times is prevalent
throughout the country. In New York fifty
thousand laborers are without employment. lu
every city 10 the Uoied States the same con-
ditiou prevails In 'diied only by its respec-
tive population. Ii the towns and villages,
aud in the rural districts, the unemployed peo
pie don't vary the tale, and the story is the oil
one repeated again aud again, to this effect
and that is, that owing to the blight Of radical
mi>rue upon the country, the rich find more
profitable investment for their money In Coy
ernment bonds than in building farming, man
utacturipg or merchandising, and that couse
oueutly all their money goes that way, while
all the other interests Of the couotry are
abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

The Worcester Gazette says that the indie
fatgabe orators of the United States Senate
are doing what they can to tire the country Of
the colored man and make it Indifferent to his
late. Men OF every color are excellent n their
way, no doubt, but when they are run on their
color exclusively, continuously. and etern.
ally, the public gorge rises at the mopotony
aud there is sure to come a revolution. dis
astrous to ali who are on the color line. +"
This feeling is cropping gu; not only 10 Massa-
chusetts, but throughout the North aud Wes'.
There is such au unhappy condition as running
a thing 10 the ground, and it has been reached
with regard to the negro aud his falsely assert
ed wrongs. Let any unpreiudIced man from
the North come South and see the ignorant
and inefficient negro office hcliors, and he will
return thoroughly convinced that ii any of the
people of the South are imposed upon they are
not those who have black faces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11
ICcMMUNlCATED.
Tie Gas Tar Nuis lance.

The attention of the Committee on Gas is re-
spectfully called to the great importance of
digging we'll on the property Of the gas
works to prevent inc hlW Of the ammo meal
waters as we'll as portion of the gas tar into
the Potomac This think is the cause of the
failure, to some extent, and avery large extent,
Of the fisheries, and if Alexandria will do it
We will try aud get Washington and George
town to do 80 also. send an extract from the
r chmond Dispatch of the 9Th inst, aud it
seems they also arc remcdyiug this evil The
report of the Fish Com Dlissoncrs speaks also
Of this gas tar nuisance Of its effect ~ the
Elstern fisheries. England has, by act Of Par
Lament. long since forbid impurities being
cmpticd into the Thames. The impurity al
ludcd to has been seen as far down as the mouth
of the Potomac. If the commirtae have no
room on their lot for well the W. 4. y. r.
r Go. will allow them to dig one 90 their S.
PoToMAC.
"In years past there has been MUGS comp paint
about thu gas tar in Shockoe creek. BY an To-.
vention Of the foreman the Tar is now utilized
as fuel, and so, 900 bushels of coke are anuu
ally saved. The water that runs from the works
into the river ls now as clear as that from d
spring, aud the only evidence that there ever
was gas tar 10 the water Is contained 10 the
black lines 10 the arch under Maiu street.
Fishermen are much pleased at this because
where they used 10 catch only those yellow fish
called 'Whskey straights' they now catch silver
perch aud cats.
CONSERVATIVE MEETING IN FAUQUIER -
A very large Conservative meeting was held al
Markham, in Fauquier county, yesterday, the
occasion being the raising OF TiIden and H"u
drcks flag pole at that place. Able and effcc
tive speeches were made by James G. Sc,t,
Philip Laird, Ham. Shepherd and Thomas
Smith. 4 sumptuous rcpast was partaken OF
by all present, and there has not been more
enthusiastic or happy occasion since the war.
OH Fauauicr is wide awake, and will give
good account OF herself at the NDvtm1er cleo
ton.
A plumber of colored men in the county in-
tend voting the Conservative ticket. and
meeting of coored voters is to be held at Or
lean on Thursday ucx:, which will be addressed
by coorcd speakers who favor the election OF
Iiden and Hendricks.
1t is understood that Dearly all the people of
Fauuuer are for TiIden, Hendricks and reform.
Mr.. Edward Wilkins has been appointed
and confirmed as Collector of Gust ms at BaIti.
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

department of the government. Is it not time
all this should be changed ? So says the New
York World. and the evidence of every un'
prejudiccd man in the country is to the same
effect. The South is the Only portion of the
Union that produces anything to cttsct the
expenditures for importations; and how Gao its
BUSINESS be prosperous when its condition is
kept continually unsettled by the disturbances
the radicals create Just prior to every election Tor
mere pariz.n effect, and to keep the purse
strings of the government 10 their hands?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

When Grant was reelected the business of
the country was prosperous-its agricuturs,s
thriving, its manufactures we're ali in tulI ope-
ration. This has ell passed away. The mills
are closed, business is Frustrated, the farmer is
Respondent and the artisan idle. During this
time robbery has been going on 10 almost every
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11
COMMERCIAL.

The money market is without change since
our last report. The demand for Legitimate
business purposes is limited, and loans on g ,od
colaterals are easily neg ,tiated. Money in
New York is still quoted very easy State bonds
are quiet; Virginia consols 66s66a, and sales of
coupons at 86t Railroad securities are quiet
and we quote:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

who caused The trouble could not be learned,
but il is koowu positively that he rode back to
OsaIIaIa ou that mule with he rope in sight.
The hunks, curtains aud sides of the Pullman
were ur"ttv freely perforated with balls.-
Omaha Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

As radicals, eveu of the best class, are of a
crafty rurn, and always keep an eye to wind
ward, such notices as the following taken from
the New York Herald indicating the flight OF
rats from sinking ship, are appearing daily 10
Northern oew>papers-
IA republican calls attention to the fact that
two of the gentlemen elected as republicans last
fall in New York have already gone over to Ill
den aud wishes 10 know whether, when gentle
ruen are dominated aud elected 90 the republican
ticket tn y should not give bail to remain six
months in the party. Our correspondent re.
ters to Judge Gildersleeve and Judge Goepp.
We do not see why statesman should not be,
come rcformer if be wishes 10 after entering
upon au Office This is good time for repub,
licans to become democrats"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11
SIN rose. .......... 5 IL NOM RISES ......l0 y
SIN sets. .......... 6 Sc High Wuter..... . %
ARRlV ED.


Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, 20 f A
Reed
Steamer Mattsno, lower Potomac, to n Boust
& Son.
Schr Thos Jetfersan, Machodock, grain t.
Thos Perry.
Schr Martha Travers, Naniemoy, grain &c
Thos Perry.
SAILED
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by A
Rocd
Steamer John w Thompson, lower Potomac,
by F A Reed.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Jos Broders
s. Co.
Schr Maggie Mulvey, Boston, by Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Floren, Il Hail, Belfast, No, by Am.
erican Coal Go.
>chrs Henry May, A Nebinger and Maria
Elizabeth, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schr w B McShene. sailed from Havre de
Grace for this port 10th.
Schr Lulu Ammerna2, hence for Boston at
Vineyard Haven 9Th.
Schr & H Mills, hence, at Stonington sth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

Dispatches this evening from the seat OF war
in Turkey report the condition of affairs as
favorable to the Turks, and as indicative OF
40 early cessation of hostiIities Oh such terms
as will be acceptable to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

GEoRGETowS CATTLE MARKET, August ~
The offerings Of Bcel Cattle this week reached
$40 head, of which nearly 81! wer" tshen ~
prices rar ging from 3a54c per ID 1900 rhe"p
and LAMBS were offered, only abou! =" %!
which were sold at 4a5c per ID for oLscp' ai'J
5OaS4 per head tor Lambs. Cows S"'
Calves 70 :S45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Aug. lo.-C"t',
receipt. $40 head shipments 3g0, marK'
duh AID weak prices unchanged. uogs re
ceipts II QUO; shipments 400; market !alfIy NC
tive, but steady and unchanged. Sheep re
ceipts 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11
FISH !!


E''H' FISH, FISH,
| respectfully invite the attention of my
friends and the public generally to my NEW
STORES, Nos. ~ south Union street ard No
l. south wharf, where have on hand and am
FISH Just received fine lot of MACkEEEL
and zoo bbls to arrive. l keep constantly or
hand ill kinds of POTOMAC HERRING and
SHAD, LABRADOR HERRING, EXTRA
SHORE SPILL HERRING, ROUND HER
RING, SCOTCH HERRING in boxes, COD
FISH, SC.
also Fave on hand large supply Of PICK
LES, in bbls, (l8OO) bbis 12O0) bbls aud pals,
for family use also MIN 81 CHOW CHOW
and GHERKlNS, which l am prepared TO sell
at low figures.
ie25 5. j. REED.
WRENCH PREPARED, Johnan's English,
Il and Fers American Muslsrd=. The finest
goods in the market, for sale ~
aus GEO. McBUkNEY & SON.
VACUUM PAN and Barbados SUG-
A''' JUST ''''' 6 Y WM RAMSAY,
iva Corner King and St Assph streets.
pY NEW YORK STEAMEK-Just re.
- ceved, Berker Mills B!cached Cotton.
Appeton Drills. and other new goods:
aug9 H G. SLAYMAkER co.
NEW TEASl NEW TEASl Finest, no.
~ dunn snd lower grades of Teas for sale d.
lowest prices 1T
aug g J. c. & Z. MILBURN.
NEW MATTINGS, plain and fancy, at pop.
IN u!ar prices also 10 pieces only ian suction
my q PRETZFELDER & GO.
THOICE BUTTER st
u jy2s J.C. s. E. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

CINCINNATI Hoe MARKET. August o-no ~,
in fair demand and firm: common lXht o'so L'
fair to good do 4jaS6 -; do. heavy ~ 30 o.
receitt 100; shipments 4l5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, August IL
The supply OF stock OF ali kinds WAS large tins
week and prices show slight decline on al
sorts. Cattle ranged from 3n5tc. and CaI:ca
from 4n53c Sheep and Lambs are coming rec
ly, but sales are made slowly NJ 4 &c per ID Tor
old Sheep, and 3aS4 90 per head for LSmbs.
For Hogs there is Little demand; few Hr" sold nj
8aS9 per 100 lbs. Cows and Calves 2jsSjc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

Mr.. Edward Wilkins has been appointed
and confirmed as Collector of Gust ms at BaIti.
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

RIcuMoHp MARKET, Aug l0.-The market is
without much animation. Offerings Of upwards
of 5000 bushels OF Wheat OIL Change to-day,
with sales At 100, 40 and l25-the latter figures
with .ticulty obtained for choice. Oferii Z, Of
2Sr0 bushels of Corn, but the sal s only reached
s. 0 bushels 81 81 .56 Oats in fair demand, with
safes OF Spring at 4Os4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

LYScHBURG MARK EFT, Aug. 10 The markc!
is without change Offerings Of produce fair,
with increasing receipts Of Wheat; white ll0s
l18; red lO5allO. Corn in light supply ri Gja7J.
Oats and Rye dull and nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

FREDERICKsBuRG MARKET, August 10 The
market i q.iet wish fair receipts OF Wheat
which is quoted nj l0Jal o for fair To prime ana
choice; Corn 50a52; Rye 50 81; Oats 30 b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-11

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET
Sugars-For raw goods there is n brisk inquiry,
and the feeling in the market is very strong.
We notice sales to-day of 279 hhds grocery
grades Porto Rico on private terms, though I'M
uerstuod to be within I. traction Of lOc, and We
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-08-16

PIcNIo IN TOWNSHIP No. IA COR
respondent has kindly sent us the
following account of u picnic recent
ly given in township no. l. -
1.-The Democratic Club, of town
ship no. 1 gave picnic uS New
Hopo Church on the 2Sth ult. for
the purpose of extending the cause
Of Democracy both in interest and
members. 1t was largely attended
by the citizens of this and several
adjoining townships, and there was
much interest manifested by the
members eli the Club, in the incl case
Of its numbers and i'll pcrfccting the
organization. The Club numbers one
hundred enrolled members. Mr..
L. S. Brice, the president, intro
duccd Col. Il. Cameron, the orator
Of the d.y, i'll n handsome and com
plimcntary manner, also stating the
OBJECT of the meet ng, and i'll very
concise language set forth the politi-
Cal prospects Of our country. We
congratulate this club i'll thor choice
of such IL noble and worthy presi-
dent. Col. Cameron stepped fol-
ward, and held his audience spell
bound for several hours, while he
faithfully dclimeated the past, the
present and the future of our now
down-troduen country. lie earn .
ostly pleaded for Immediate action
and union among tho voters of the
South during the present campaign.
He said that tho politics of the
country were 50 demoralized, that
were it possible for Washington to
be rcsurrectcd from his grave and
bo II candidate for the gubcrn, ;tori.J
chair, he would DC tlisgraccfully de-
fcatcd-so avcrsc was the party in
power to honesty and integrity.
lie also touched upon our finances,
lcmu kcd that we were all going, al
fast as timo would permit, to the
poor mans grave, the negro in the
van. But such was the negro $
crcdulity and ignorance that he
could never be convinced, until
Radical money was not so freely dis
pensed. After paying IL handsome
tribute to woman, he closed his nd
dress amid the acclamations of the
crowd. The Blackstocli band dis
courscl the music on the OCCASION,
and added greatly to the enjoyment
OF ALL 1t was indeed a galu-,lay to
! old New Hope, which. though slow
III action, is stcadfast and unwaver-
ing. We hope that this social and
political gathering may have it's
telling effects in the future"