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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
Letter from Louisa. Va.

Correspondence Of The Alexandria Gazette.
LOUISA, G. H., July, 26. lS76.-Several
days past 1.-THE 10th instantly shock of earth
quake was felt here. A loud, rumoliug noise,
resembling thunder, was heard at about quar-
ter of an hour after sunset. 1t was 90 Sunday
evening. The noise came from the west.
Things we're shaken by the shock, such as glass
ware, mautel orDaneo s,etc. Some thought. per-
haps, it was thunder. but on looking at the skies
found 40 trace of clouds and gave up the suppo-
sition. A gentleman, who has recently been in
Goochland informs me that the people down
there say they felt the shock, and that houses
were shakeo. | feel curiosity to know wheth-
er or not this shock of earthquake was felt in
other cJuuies besides the ones named. Will
! some obligng correspondent let us hear from
bis county.
Au old coIored lady, 10 this county, many
years ago. went into her old MASTER parlor 10
which had been hung his portrat-life size.
There was no one in the parlor-at least her
old master was nl; but the old lady having new
er before seen portrait, and probably not haV-
ing an overly good sight, walked up to the
portrait and exclaimed, "Sarviu, master. how
does you do ?" The old lady was considerably
asouisbed 90 doubt, upon being told what it
| really was. Some will doubtless say This story
is too thin, but nevertheless il cert aiDly trans
PRED. as recorded.
When Ole Bull, the celebrated violinist, was
playing 10 Richmond once, quite a laughabc
incident occurred. The viololst was perform
Jog one of bis autlfu. scientific concert pieces,
when an old Louisa fellow arose and excla'm
ed, "Say, Bull; stop tuuiDg your fiddle and
Ii US "sich gittin' UP sta RS !" This excla
nation set the house in q roaring laughter.
lis said The old man liked the plece-carriec
away with it in fact, but be wanted to have
laugh.
had the exquisite pleasure of attending the
the final soiree given not oug since at the resi-
dence of our towosmao, Captain Frank V
Winston. The assemblage was small, and tu
the first time, Ibeeve, there we're more young
men than there we're ladies. This is quite
remarkable occurrence for Louisa 1t has al
ways been said that there are nearly double al
many of the fair ones as there are young meu
Miss Hattie 2. Winston was among the hes
performers; so also Miss Susie L Gooch VIII
performed 10 delightful mannvr, Her Las
Smile" by H. A. Wollenhaupt. The las
canned young lady has recently been honorec
with medal on music, which was presented
by her accomplished lutoresS, Mrs Joseph z
Wioslon Miss Lula G. Chil,s was amou.
other pretty ladies who took part in thi
soree This is the last Que TO be given thi
season. The next soirees will probably com
meuce 10 November and December, which time
is awaited for with much anxiety by the uus
loving people.
Our young men anticipate giving a party
here sometime 10 August.
The weather continues very coil, and a
Dight quite chilly h. l.. B.
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Clusters Burial Place

A correspondent Of the New York Herald
says:
1.-THE officers and men of Clusters command
fell, Col. Reno, With the survivors of the
Seventh Cavalry regiment. performing the Ia last
sad rites over the bodies of their comrades. The
scene was sad in the extreme, and many Of the
men shed tears while laying away to rest be.
loved comrade.
Cluster was buried among his officers, and
many crowded forward for long last look at
the we'll known form and features of the great
cavalry leader. He seemed only sleeping and
perfect calm Was on the face aud smile about
the lips as if be we're bidding bis friends a
pleasant good by. All the officers graves were
marked by hollow sticks, sunk deep in the
ground, containing the names OF the dead. 1t
was known the Indians would remove any sur
face marks placed over the graves, but it is
not believed they will disturb the bodies, and
they can easily be identified by means Of the
sticks at any time friends may wish to remove
them east. The Iodiao dead were not disturbed
and it is not at all likely the Indians will modest
our dead, rs they are very supersltlous about
such things, and take great care OF the dead.
1T appears that Captain Miles W. KeouEh,
Seventh Cavalry, had preseniment OF his ap-
preaching death. Just before the expedition
started he came to an officer who had once been
a lawyer, and asked him if be could draw up a
will 10 proper form, and on the officer answer
ing in the affirmative Captain Keough said !:
Il don't know what may happen to me. and as
have not disposed of some things | have l
want to make will" The will Was drawn up.
signed by Keough. witnessed and sealed up in
40 envelope. 1t was then handed by Keough
to the officer who had drawn it up, and the
Captain said, IF anything should betall me
open the envelope and send the papers 80 my
sister," Captain Keough owed fine prop
erty 10 the north Of Ireland, and had $4,000
insurance on his lite. He was unmarried, but
leaves brother and sister 10 this country,
and one brother in Ireland. Kcough vas fine
soldier. and one of the handsomest men in the
army
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Those Of the radical newspapers which affect

Those of the radical newspapers which affect
to entertain 90 hatred toward the South, but
to be its real friends, "deplore" the introduce
ton Of the word carpet Dagger into the polltl'
cal vocabulary, on the ground that it deters
many mau from coming South. and yet the
same papers vent their displeasure at Governor
Walker by calling him the prince of carpet bag
gers. Now the difference between a carpet
Dagger and settler is as we'll known to these
pspers as that between an honest man and
thief, and yet they persis emily and out of pure
maliguancy continue to ignore it, and to use
the terms as though Synonymous. A car,
pet Dagger is an entire stranger from the
North, who, though without cent, is toe
lazy to work, and who, unless he can succeed
by avoiding association with bis own race, and
seeking it with negroes, in being elected b5
their votes to oAice-whoh, in nine cases ou
of ten, be is incompetent to 6ll-changes hi
place OF residence, between two days, and re-
peats the same tactics elsewhere, until he either
achieves bis purpose or re,uros to his motive
CLINE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

IMPORTANT ORDER. Before Judge Hughes
left The city, he LII de the following important
order, which will be of interest to the members
OF the legal profession
4" 10 the District Court of the United States for
the Eastern DISTRICT OF Virginia:
General Order: Upon the application Of
Thomas 5. A,klu:, iate auditor of this court,
and 1t appearing TO the court that the ru Is of
the Supreme Court, which dlscontuu. the
office ot auditor also prescribe the fees to be
charged b. the several fl ;crs OF the cuurt, and
require that the bus for lees shall be t.xed oy
the clerk, it is ordered that all bills FIR f.cs
faxed ty The said auditor shall be relax d ty
the Geek OF this court, in accord .ucc wiz sad
rules OF the Supreme Couri aaI the deci,iyu
Of .his court made and entered % the 20th day
OF Ocobcr, 1875 bethr they are presented or
paymcnt. Rich Wing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
TelegrRpilic Briefs.

The democrats OF me Third district Of A.,
nes'ta have nonlualel Wm NJ. McNar -.
Couaress y"
jeremiah Fairbanks ac'ng cashier ot =.
State Nation, Bank az Ell .beth y. J u No
arrested there last evening charged with emf .,
ziug the funds nf that institution The amoun,
of emb zzinmoat has 90: yet been made nnh;;a
y fire at Hyde Park pyughk epsir, thu
morning, destroyed Dr. Hork'u'< drug st re and
). Pines bakery. losses $4,000. Insurspc.
5000
The babeas corpus case OF Nathan Ulmap f.,
whose extiaitlon 10 Pennsylvania uu cls,ys
of false pretenses Governor Tl!deu gave ga,.
rant, was again argued before judge West.
braok at New York, to day. His Honor dj..
missed the suit aud turned the accused over
to the Pennsylvania officials
John Domu, Pole, residing pear Sh,oan.
| doah, Pennsylvania, this mor0ng shot AID
killed his wife. Jealousy Is supposed to have
uctuated the deed.
james Nichols, one of the four prisoner. ybo
threw pepper in the eyes Of the turnkey. and
esca'"d from the Nc9burs. n. T., i'll. 4
m II b. ago, Was recaptured Yesterday. He had
Uccn lod;ct, d for highway robbery.
The Republican, Congressional CoavtDty q,
Oskaloosa, Iowa, to-day, nominated +. 5
Simpson for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
ALEX ANDRIA.
THURSDAY, JULY q. 1875
FOR PRESIDENT.
SAMUEL J.TILDEN, OF NEW YORK.
FOR VlCE-PRESIDENT,
The antipatby OF the North to the South

The antipatby OF the North to the South
must be great indeed when the demagogues
of that section, such as Senator Boutwell,, fined
that the surest way to retain their popularity
is TO sIant1er and traduce the South. The Sen
ator alluded to is chairman Of the Mississippi
investigating committee, and IN his report
makes such improbable statements as the fol-
lowing:
"A cosored man who had been candidate
for State Senator was examined. de admit
ted that be did make democratic speeches, and
gave as an explanation that previous to the
election baud of armed masked meo came to
his residence, and after forcing an entrance
threatened that if he did not decline the nomi
patton they would brain him on the spot. lie
had but the alternative OF withdrawal from the
contest or his blood. He chose the former, and
sigoed aeclination which was handed him.
He thought that he would now be allowed to
live in peace, but shortly after they again ap.
peared, and, 10 order to save his life and what
little property he had, be was compelled to
make democratic speeches.
Another case is that of native of Philadel.
phia. He settled near Vioksburg and was with
bis family. He had been appointed q justice
of the peace by the Governor of the State and
bis wife opened school for the instruction OF
the poor. He was subsequently candidate
for Office On one night fifty armed men dash
ed upon bis premises and shot him down with.
out word OF warning, and 10 the presence OF
his wife and family. After the murder the as
sassins lowered about the house and would not
permit the wife to enact even the rites OF sepul.
ture. They dragged the bleeding corpse from
the arms of the distracted woman, pitched it
into pig walow, and left.
The report says that, when this evidence
was given, Senator Bsyard, one of the commit
tee, said II won't believe it under oath" Nc
wonder be said so, for every sensible man il
the country, who has DOT an axe to grind, would
have said 80 too
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

We trust that the Richmond State, almost
Invariably correct 10 whatever it says, may find
that the following information it has received
about certain proposed changes at the Uuiver.
sity OF Virginia is not substautiated BY facts:
II, is now said that the Faculty, or the Board
of Visitors, or both, propose to admit pupils
who have no high grade of requirement. and
thus to swell it's plumbers, to degrade its stand
ard, and to bring it into direct competition
With the colleges. 1t is even said that the plan
is suggested, anl may be adopted, of destroy
ing the whole object Of examinations by allow
ing those who cannot come up to the standard
to enter by payment Of fees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
Death of q. .. Senator Caperton.

Senator Allen L. Capertou, OF West Vr-
GINA, died suddenly at his lodgings 10 Wash
iugton last evening. about o'clock, of disease
of the heart: Mr.. Caperton had been sick for
several days, and bad been absent from the
Senate since last Thursday. He was not, how
ever, considered dangerously i'll at any time,
and none Of his family were sent for until
Tuesday. His son aod daughter and General
Echols arrived yesterday, aud supposed they
fouud him very much better. he con7ersed
freely aud pleasantly all day, and when, at TWO
o'clock, his physician, DR.. Garnet, called, 1t
was decided that he was getting along very
nicely.
During the afternoon be sat up and appear.
ed quite cheerful, although he complained oil
some pain. About o'clock he asked his son
to battle bis face. He then sat up, called fof
brush and began brushing his hair. While 10
this act he suddenly laid back co the pillow
called to his son to open the window quickly,
and expired almost lmmediatel y.
Senator Csperton succeeded Senator Bore,
man on the b Of March last, and was elected
to serve till 1881. He was graduate OF Yale
college, class of 1889. member OF the Vlr
ginia Legislature and of the convention thai
passed the ordnance OF secession, aud was also
a member of the Confederate Senate.
Previous to the war be was Union nan
aud uever gave 10 his adhesion to the Confed
eracy until after the secession of Virginia
which he opposed. He was native of Monroe
county. He was pardoned by President John
son, and devoted himself to bis profession =
he law-uuiI elected to the Senate 10 1875
Senator Caperton was of an old and honoree
Virginia family. His father, Hon. Hugh "a
pcr;ou. served 10 Congress from 1913 TO 1915
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

Senator Carpenter concluded his argument
in the Belkuap impeachment case yesterday,
aud rested the case for the defence. Manager
Lord followed, aud closed on behalf of the
managers. 1t is expected that verdict will
be reached this week, and if general debate
arises on the question of jurisdiction, it is pro-
posed to limit il to some definite time, and not
allow wide range to be taken. A motion OF
Senator Conkling, however, is pending to have
the deliberations conducted 10 open session.
This will be opposed by Senator Edmuuds and
others. If carried the deliberaton of the Sen
ate will last much logger than if conducted in
secret session. If nine Senators decline to vote
it will not be possible to convict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

At q meeting of the National Institute, in
Philadelphia, yesterday, series Of resolutions
adopted by the Pathological Association OF
America, was read, the principal points of
which are that alphabeto writing should faith
fully and ntelligently represent spoken speech;
that the ideal alphabet is that every sound
shall have it's sign and every sign its Own NO.
varying sound; that the Romao alphabet should
be used in the reformed spelling with the few
est changes consistent with phonetic basis;
and that the close resemblance of words will
make the transition from the old to the new
orthography practically easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

Two companies OF the regular garrison left
Columbia. S. G., for Aiken, opposite Ham
burg, on the ed iust., and will remain there
all summer. This is done in obedience to or
ders from the War Department The fighting
force numbers seventy.two men. Two com
GAMES have also been ordered from Columbia
TO Hamburg And still operations against the
Sioux are delayed for want OF troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

At the late reunion of the 18th Regiment Of
Virginia Infantry, at Charlottesville, Maj. Bob
Mason, after responding to the toast, 'The
Cavalry Of the Army of Northern Virginia:
One might swear,
They did such motions to their armor give,
That iron breathed, and that steel did live, !"
said be supposed he bad been called upon be-
cause all the cavalry had been killed, but, i'm
mediately afterwards, found about dozen old
cavairymen enjoying themselves at that par.
of the table where the best of the Toast had
been placed, aud was instantly reminded of the
old army song, IF you want TO see pleasure
line the cavalry"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

At State conference of colored voters held
in Syracuse, N. Y, yesterday, resolutions
were adopted recommending the colored people
of the State to vote for Hayes and Wheeler.
Gov. Dix of the same State has called meet
Jog of the soldiers of the North 10 the late war
for the purpose Of consolidating their votes tor
Hayes and Wheeler. And yet there must be
no sectioualism in the approaching Presidential
election. Of course not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS -
The Washington correspondent of the Bati-
more Sun says:
"Sta,euents were made 10 various quarters
to-day that Gov. Tilden had signi6cd his wish.
es that there should be 90 sine die Adjournment
of Congress. These statements emanated from
New York politicians. Several prominent dem.
ocratic Senators are known to entertain the
same views as are accredited to Gov. TiIdeD. as
also number of members of the House. The
reason alleged is tina, something may be done
by the administration of az extraordinary char
acter to help carry the election for Hayes and
Wheeler. Other leading democrats of both
b uses, and probably majority of that side,
are 10 favor of securing a sine die adjourDmeot
as soon as possible. They say that thy will not
be surprised if some extraordinary u>urpatioo
should be attempted, but with the Senate on
the side of the admi Illustration they are unablc
to perceive that anything practical can be
accom- plisbed by the House persisting in con
tiouine the session after the necessary business
has been disposed Of 1t may take some time
to reconcile these conflicting opinions, aud there
tore some members DOW say that the adjourn.
meut may not take place before the middle of
August. Others look for an adjournment by
the end of next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says: There is increasing evil
dence here that the most desperate and unscru.
puous efforts will be made by the republican
extremists 60 stir up bad blood. Anything like
paci6ca,iou aud the prevalence Of good feeling
alarms them and exoites their instant opposi.
ton. Cursed are the peacemakers' is the
motto of this kind of demagogue. 3" Aud yet the
same paper editorially advises the South to vote
for Hayes and Wheeler, 10 order to-remark-
able conclusiou--bresk up the radical party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

It is stated that the radicals of New York
bave decided to give the nomination for Gov
ernor to District Attorney Benz, K Phelps,
and that the democrats will nominate Mr.. Man.
ton Marble, late editor of the New York World,
Is their candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
CANAL COMMERCE..

Arrived Boats 4 Bender, p e Ch;er' W r.
Bell, American Flag. J H Parrot } L HGl"
a j clark, to American Coal Co; a w.
coin, DR. K n Davis and } hrepts, u We"
Central Co. IT..
Moore, K Bender, + NJ Davis, A Lincoln, l
Krep.s, p & Unler and w 4 Bell, for Cumoe''
land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
II OMMUN lCATED.

QUERRY.-lS it not rather Singular tina, 10
Sil.c AID ely where ninety Dine huudredtso Of
the republican Voters are coored uen, not ne
single Virginia colored man is announced 10
speak at the meeting to night, uotwIthstand
log the fact that there are many AMONGST u:
fully competent t. do so ? On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

The habit of speaking lightly and appantly
of the Bible aud its contents has become so
prevalent in the North that it is now INDUCED
in even in the Senate of the United States. Mr.
Carpenter,in his defence OF ex-Secretary Bel
kuap, said 1t was common all over the world Tor
courts to reverse their decisions, and read from
the thirty-second chapter Of Exodus to show
that the Almighty, after the prayer of Moses,
reversed His judgment and forgave the people
of Israel. Continuing his argument, Mr.. Car
penter said it was fortunate for the reputation
of Moses that no newspapers existed 10 that
day. for some of bis suggestions would have
been construed as disrespeotfu to the Almighty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27
DIED.

A, bis residence in Oxon Hill dis rie!, lfhre
Ge.rg IS county, Nd on SATURDAY. iss' , ~
O'CLOCK D. "a, after long and psIntu! lI!n-.;,
Joseph HENRY BOWLING, IN the "''
year Of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. July IL l--t
Beef Cattle Prices to-day ranged H. t,.ow,.
BEST DteE e. - - >
Generally rated Irst quality ............4 - ~
Medium ur good iair quality .........." s. d. / =
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows > - ; -
General average Ui the markeL.......3 % i ~
Extreme range 81 prices. .....-......" ~ j ;,
Most If the sales We're from - . -
There WIS considerable scLIvlty III LAc m.rhr!
this week, snd price: were !. t. fl higher The
quality Was lot .s good rs last week. Tots, 70
ceip;s for the week 1894 head. Total sales f,r
tie week il44 head.
She.p and -,ambs-There has been a perrep.
tible improvement IN the Sheep market ryr:
thai Of last week NJ we'll in activity rs in prirrs,
owing chiefly u the fact OF lighter run of < .ol
stock than there has been for some time past.
We quote butcher Sheep a. 4a53c, more hc9g
sold at and near the latter tgurr than i"st wees.
Stock Sheep 2.S3, feeding Sheep 3ia4. per b.
and Lamb 81 So 81 pr nead, or Il Ste p.-
10. Receipts this wees % !.,Hd.
Hogs-The market h.. been only moderately
active this week, and prices havo fallen OFT
trfe The qua .ty Was fully good rs AS.
week The demand continues 10 nc most active
for neat butcher Hugs, and Incrc l. y far pros
pect for The maintainance oil present prices 10:
the most sslesbe. The sup.ly has been sbout
qua to the demand We quote nj 9".sc, "w
Sal ling ~ ei her extreme, most ssI.s ban. made
a. 93'9s per ID. Receipts this wee Boz heal
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ARRIV ED.

Steamer Express, Baltimore, to Broders
& Co.
Schr Geo II Mills, StorringtoD, to American
Coal Co
Sckr Ida Birdsall, New York, to American
Coal Co
Schr Helen Hasbrouck, New York, to Am"Fi-
can Coal Co.
Schr Evergreen, Boston, to An. ric"n Cos
Company.
Sch Vim Walton, Georgetown, to American
Coal Go
Schrs Horace Noodle and E Cabsda Tor
Washington.
;~chrs Harriet Thomas } B Carrngt"n, Cla.a,
Emily and Jenny ard Emma b. SHAW, Tor
Georgetown.
SAILED
Steamer Mattsno. lover Potomac. by
BoIzh & Son.
.,chr Searsvile Boston. by American CoaI
Company.
Schr Geo II Mills, Stonington, By American
Coal Co
Schr Lucie Wheatley, Hslowell, By Amer
can Goa Co
Schr Carrie Bell Boston, by } Agnew p
Schrs w Garrison, OIlver Amos, SI=HH
Ray, Ar!evi!ie Il Pesry, Harrison Hickman S'o
Sarah Fort. from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Lizzie Midi Teton hence al n ew 1''H
25lh inst. ,.,a
schr Adde B Bacon hence, =! Boston, -',!.
Schr j V Wellington. from Boston, Tor LIE
port at Vineyard Haven A.h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-27

NEW YohK July u Stocks dI. lower srli
unsettled Money offered al2 Gold II! Flour
quiet and stesdy Wheat qii and unc iangct.
Core q shade tirmer.
BALTIMORE. July 2i.-Virginis Us. deferred
81; consolidated 65t Did - day. Cotton qi":
and frmer; miIdlng llttli1 Flour 'od
grades steady and firm; common dull an: lower;
Howard street and Western $uuer 1jsS3 80;
City Mills super 75sS3 %. Wheat !.lrly sc-
tive and firm; May and I'd, <" d 10 prIm"
11jall6; do. amber i2OalZ7; do white lO3Ai2-.
,orn-Sou.hcrn steady and fran; Wes err ac-
low 5os5S; w stern n.ixed 80! spot; 81 nsl
half August; 574 cpl Dat. steady; H!T DE-:
msnd; southern prime 3Ia!O; We tern whltr3
a5S; Western mixed 33s3'. Rye lie! aud trtn
st 6O.G5. Hay unchanged Pr.vi..ons da.i'
heavy and unchanged. Lard-r"ti"ed IA. o.t'
te- quiet and Unchanged, Coffee Il nlnn.; buy
ers and sellers apart Sugar strong and Hshei
ut III WhiSkey dull sra easier nj 81 :;