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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

WEDDING THAT DID NOT CONE Or
Preparations had been made last night for the
nuptlal ceremonies of loving colored couple
" W, that portion Of the colorei settlement Of
feerSburg' kuowo as Piper's Cove. The
s1Mpany were all assembled and the sable
pride waited, clad 10 gorgeous marriage robes,
out the groom failed to put in al appearance.
alter .valoly waiting for several hours and dis.
pa'rhlug messengers TO find the tardy BRIDE
Noom' the bride, in order to keep up her
spirits, and being determined that there should
NC party, even if there were no wedding.
proposed having dance. This proposition
WAS al once agreed to, aud thereafter the fun
saSed fast aud furious until the police inter.
iiefcd aud broke up the assem- blage, which had
u uecome very disorderly. The bridegroom has
not yet been found. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

T IEBIGS LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF
II is composed of pure extract of beef, COM
bined wit, iron, quinine and herbs. roots, &C.,
known for their tonic properties Highly re-
commended BY leading physicians.
fob 10 T.. S. LEADBEATER i BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

GRANGERs.-The Northern District Grange
adjourned last night, after having elected and
Installed the following officers:
Master, S S. Bradford; Overseer. G. W.;
Graves, Greene; Lecturer, r. r. Farr, Fair
lax; Chaplain, j. L. Stringtellow, CuIpcpcr;
Steward George w. Mee,ze Warrenloo As
Slstaut Steward, J. B Sh, fl r, Shenandoah,
Treasurer, H. Bartel, Warrenon; S eretary,
A. ): Wedderburn, Alexandria; Gate Keeper,
j., NJ. Benton, Loudouu; Ceres, Mrs. j. B.
bowmau, Vienna; Pomona, Mrs. S. E. Will
hion, Greene; Fora, Mrs A. B. Howard
l1ierodou; Stewardess, Miss Bette Benlon
Loudcuu
Executive Committee Gen. j. n. B.thupe,
M.'rentou; James z. Macheu, Fairfax q. e.;
NJ Rawlings, Unison. Loudouu.
The Grange has been in session here for two
Gays past, but no business of interest to any
Dut members Of the order has been transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

81 bids PORTO RICO MOLASSES, suit
~ able for baking, just received; also prime
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses, Syrups
and Strained Honey for sale by
dec4 J. G. & Z MILBU RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

THE LATE RAILROAD ACCIDENT
ccroner's iovest CATION OF the causes II the late
fatal railroad accidest near Woodstock is still
proceeding, Col D Fl Walton appearing as
counsel for the Commonwealth, and Gen. j.
H. Williams for the railroad company.
Messrs. HahD and Bird, of Shenandoah, and
Sibert, of Rockingham, are doing we'll and III
no danger DIR. Garter who lett Cunningham,
yesterday, says he is doing quite we'll, and lie
hopeful OF his recovery.
Mr. Robert Beverly, of Fauquier county,
made narrow escape from bel0g passenger
90 the hapless train. He contemp plated taking
passage on it to look at some cattle, aud W s
at the depot waiting for it, but moment or
two before its arrival he received telegram
informing him that the cattle would not suit,
and that he need not come.
The Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Index says: A new illustration Of bow
triaing q circumstance may prove the turnlng
point 10 mans life is given 10 the case OF
John A. Baldwin, one; of those killed by the
Narrow Passage Bridge. He was drummer
for Northern house and was here several days
ago and stopped at the ST. James Hotel The
day preceding the night fixed for his depar
ture be left piece of bis baggage at the store
of Randolph & English. When he returned
for it the store was closed. He went to one of
the clerks and endeavored to get him to open
the store to allow him to get the valise Il
think it was) out. The clerk could not opeu
the store aud MIR. Baldwin was compelled to
stay over till Dcxt morning. The consequence
Was be vas passenger on the Inflated train.
The Petersburg Iodex- Appeal says:
"Among the passengers killed by the acct.
dent on the Valley railroad. Monday night,
was Mr. R. L. Wood, Of Alexandria. Mr..
Wood was in this city few days ago as the
agent of large silk house in New York, and
sold large quantity of silk goods to our mer-
chants Those who made his acquaintance
will regret to hear of his uutimeIy eud."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

NLD NAN OFTHE MOUNTAIN LIVER
" PILLS, the best article now IN use lot sll
diseases arising from deranged liver ,,, For sale
by w. Z. oE ea $3.50;
rnv g SOIO AReIk lO[ aleASuOTlA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10
W. B. GREGORY.

FOR RENT-The STORE and Dwell.
Mi LING No. 81 King street, now occupied by
Miss Labille. Possession given June Is, 1875.
Apply to ANDREW JAMESON, Trustee.
NH 4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

DEARL HOMINY, Breakfast do, Breakfast
i Wheat, Grits, Barley, Fsrins, Maizens,
Corn Starch, Grshsm Flour and Oats Meal, for
sale nv foot 1871 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

CACHET POWDERS.-Roae, Violet, Gera.
- MUM, Jockey Club, Hellotrope, and FRANC
iponi. Just received fresh supply al .
WAKEFIELD 81 HALLS,
dec17 cor Prince and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

DOARnERS WANTED-Have TWO OK
d THREE FURNISHED ROOMS, with or
without board, in pleasant part OF the clty.
Single gentlemen preferred. Enquire a. lhis
of3 tcU Jill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

| CENTENNIAL DIARIES, handsomely
~ gotten up, with Calendar for 1876, Cash
Account, Interest Tables, SC, for sale cheap by
! 1eb Y JOHN u. PARKUTT. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

WINDOW GLASS-A lsrge supply OF 6xS,
w Sxl0 andluxl2 in store and for sale at
lowest market rates.
feb 10 JAN T. % w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

IT'D GLOVES-We have just received {
IL lot of TWO-BUTTON KID GLOVES
which will be sold for &c. at
- FERGUSON s. BROS,
feb2 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

rINHIMBLE SKEINS and BOXES, Of bes
i quality; full supply of al sizes at No. q
King street. corner of Royal. Wholesale anu
oct j, T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10
Proposals.

A February 18th.
ALPACA UMBRELLAS just opened; as
sorted sizes and qualities some especially for
ladies' USE a
feb 16 q. C.. SLAYMAKER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

old PORT, SHERRY and MADEIRA
" WINES, Scotch Whisky and Holland
Gin, in store and for sale by -
nov d K. B. LAWSON & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-10

SHAKERS' GARDEN SEEDS, put up in
y boxes containing full assortment espe-
cialy adapted to the trade of country mer-
Fob IN fANSEY & CO. 145 King st.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-19
Mr.. Tilden as an Investigator.

When n political Ring tried, by fraudu-
lent counting, to defeat AzARIAH G..
FLAoa's election as Comptroller, Mr.. TIL
DEN, being employed to investigate the
matter put his finger at once upon the
precise spot where the votes had been
taken from Mr.. FLAeG and given to his
so clearly that Mr.. FLAGo received his
ONCE without further delay.
When Mrs. CUNNTNaHAM attempted TO
defraud the heirs OF DIR. BURDELL of his
estate, basing her claim on pretended
marriage with the doctor Mr.. T1LDEN in
vestigated that matter and exposed tho
fraud so successfully that the Surrogate
gave an immediate decision la favor of the
BURDELIs.
When some Of the ablest members OF Oh g
New York bar. headed by CHARLES
O'CoNoR, had failed to bring home to
WILLIAM NJ. TWEED and his oonfederates
the proofs of their rascality, Mr.. TTLDEN
investigated the books OF the Broadway
Bank, and showed to the entire conviction
OF several juries the precise amount of
money which each one Of the thieves had
taken.
When. again, Mr.. TrLDEN was elected
Governor OF this State. his first achieve
ment was TO investigate and expose frauds
in the canal management, which had
passed unnoticed by half dozen success
sive Republican occupants of his office.
The Canal Ring has been broken up in con-
sequence; some Of its members have been
made TO disgorge their plumber, and the
whole business has been reformed.
The next field for the employment of
Mr.. TILDENs skill IA an investigator lies
at Washington, and when he gets to work
at IL we expect to see startling revelations.
Sixteen years OF uncheck ed villainy have
made the Federal Government perfect
quagmire OF corruption, but President TIL
DEN will know how to drain and purify it,
and make II once moro firm ground for
honest men TO stand upon. The Treasury,
in particular, wants n thorough overhaul
ing, and we shall be agreeably disappointed
II IL shall not be found TO be in condition
compared TO which the finances of this cit y
under TWEED & Co were models of cor
rectness. SEcoR RoBBERsoNs rascalities
In the navy will also have attention, and
there Is plenty to do in the Post Once De-
partment, the Indian Bureau, and the adj
ministratlon OF the District OF Columbia.
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We suppose Mr.. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS
would make very suitable Secretary of
State for President TILDEN.

1t Is n curious fact, and one not general
~ noticed, that the title of Beaoonsneld. now
assumed 10y Mr. DIsRAEIa, occurs In his earliest
novel, where Lord BEACoSsFIEI.D aud hts fam
lily are repeatedly mentioned. In Book H.. chap
ter .. OF "Vivian Grey" the hero says TO the
Marques Of CARABAs: "My Lord, you must not
be daunted at few difficulties or at a little exer-
tlon. but as for CouRrowN. OF BEAcossFIELp,
or nifty other offended men, II 1t can be shown
to them that their interest Is TO be your Lord
ships friend, trust me that, ere six months are
over. they will have pledged their troth." In
another chapter of the same book ITO the
astonishment Of the Hon. BucKHuRsr STAN
HOPE, eldest son OF Lord BRACoSsFIELD. Mr.
VIVIAN GREY, who had never yet condescended
to acknowledge his existence, asked him one
morning, with the most fascinating of Smiles,
and with the most conciiatinR voice, whether
they should ride together" And again In an
other place: - don't know" says the Marques,
"f the boroughs Of Lord CoURrowS and Lord
BEACoSsFIELD were withdrawn at q critical
division, what might be the result" There Is
something romantic In the way this fancled title
OF the young novelist has become the real name
Of the aged Minister. He has had that name
In mind nearly half a century.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-19
REVOLUTION REALAYPRoPosEDs
How the Republicans Propose TO Control the
November Election.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Str: In
your to-dsy's issue, under the head ing
"Speaker Kerr's Condition." your Washington
despatch says the programme already an
nounced of a determination to throw out the
vote of certain Southern States In the event
they go Democratic, admonishes the majority
that the presiding oficer OF the next House
must be u man OF great GOODNESS, nrmness, and
decision, that the rights Of that body shall not
be trampled upon"
This hints at something about which every
voter would be interested TO know further. l.
1t possible that the Republican Senate could,
under forms OF law, consumnate such an out
rage? In case two returns Of electoral votes for
President are made from any state. has tthe
Senate the power to decide In favor Of the vote
for Hayes, and insist that that shall he counted,
or neitherY Do not the Senate and House act
In joint convention when the votes for Presi-
dent are counted, and the mai lrty Of the whole
convention decide on the regularity OF any re-
turn2 what came OF senator MOrton's bill o
regulate this matter OF counting the electoral
votesi And suppose that the election were TO
turn on the question as 20 how the vote OF any
one State Houisiina or Mississippi for instAnce)
should he counted, and the Republicans. In case
such State went Democratic, SHOULD raise "A
question about the legality ofthe election. could
the action OF the Senate In any way avail to
make Hayes PRESIDENT W. l.. II.
NEW YORK, Aug ID.
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OPINIONS WORTH READING.
Extract from n Private Letter Of the Hon.
Gideon WeIIes to VI ontgomery Blair.

HARTFORD, Aug. 8, 1851 have read Til
dens letter with great satisfaction 1t is the pro-
duct Of an able mind-a statesman and pollti-
clan. who will give us au energetic and capable
administration. The paper carries us back to bet
ter days and times, when we had statesmen for
Chief Magistrates who were capable Of defining
a policy and shaping a course OF wise admins
tration. regret that Tildcn's and Hsyess let
tiers could not have appeared simultaneously, so
that the public could have read and studied
them together. The tame platltudes Of one, and
the profound ana intelligent thought and utter
ances OF the other, are In strong contrast
Inc letter OF Hendricks Ia better than appre
hended. But II Is the head OF the ticket which
ALWAYS gives II character. The Vice President
or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IL little thought OF. and
Ia often supposed to have Views different In some
respect from his chief. II was very cunning on
the part OF the X ideals to trs TO create differ
ence OF opinion between the two candidates, or
to make the puolic believe there was conflict.
- IL seems TO mo there can be little doubt OF
Tilden's election.
As things are, Grant will be n violent partisan
In the present contest. The whole weight OF the
Administration, with all Its corrupt appliances,
will be used to elect HAYES. Morton, Bout well,
and factious men OF that class are striving, with
Grants assistance. to revive sectional hatred.
Gen. Dix, with more military zeal than he dis
played during the war. Is appealing to the
worst elements OF faction will be busy to defeat
Tilden.
What monstrous suggestion is that OF Bout
well. "A Senator from Massac husetts, to remand
Mississippi back to territorial condition.
What are the ideas OF such q man Of the struc-
ture OF our Government2
But trust we shall De able to overrun Bout
well, tue devil, aud all their works.
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Hardenbergh Again.

Mr. HARDESBERGH mas been going about
Washington during the past week, impor-
tuning citizens to sign paper which might
relieve him in some degree from the re-
sentiment OF his constituents for being the
champion Of SEcoR robson and of Boss
BHEPHERD's Ring. As his treacherous ac-
ton could not be approved. he has sought
. favorable Judgment on his motives"
Is the next best thing, hoping by that
artful deception TO escape the penalties he
has provoked. The best people absolutely
refused TO lend their names TO this trick,
though personally solicited in the most
abject manner by HARDESBERGH and one
OF his " strikers who, IL IA stated, was en-
ployed 10 procure signatures by the job.
When member of Congress resorts to
this sort OF expedient 10 prop himself up,
be forfeits all respect and claim TO consid-
Grafton. This man betrayed the District
md the people that elected him, by signing
o withdrawing and false report OF the
frauds and rascaites of the Washington
Ring, which had been concocted by his
and their Republican confederates on the
committee. He and GEO. w. CATE OF Wis
consn, the worthy successor OF ELDREDGE.
went over bodily TO the Republicans in
order TO defeat the reform OF these scan
nalous abuses and to prolong Boss SuEP-
HERDS rule.
After the Naval Committee had for
seven months Investigated the frauds and
robbery under SEcoR RoBEsoN, and pro-
uuced the unquestionable proofs OF his
guilty connection with the CATTELLs and
other plunderers, they referred the EVIL
fence TO the Judiciary Committee to deter
mine the question OF impeachment so that
here might be no pretense of partisan
pirit in the proceeding. Nothing could
be fairer, and point was even strained to
be more than fair, by being generous
Right in the face OF this action, HARDEN
pERGH rose and reflected not only on the
Naval, but on the Judiciary Committee, by
HE strongest implication OF language, in
demanding that they should report forth
with, and that il would be unjust to RonE-
BON to inquire fully whether his corrupt
conduct and repeated violation OF law JUS
titled impeachment. He also attempted to
compromise the honor OF New Jersey, by
putting the State forward to shield the
grimes Of one who never had rendered her
the least service and who, from the OBJ
security Of r village pettifogger, was lifted
into a seat in the Cabinet by the Influence
OF his predecessor and patron, who may
be said to have purchased his own com
mission with gifts TO the President.
New Jersey cannot afford to be misrep-
resented by such tricksters and traitors ms
HARDENBERoH. lie must be spurned from
Congress as wholly unworthy to take a
place among the reformers who will come
INTO power after tho Attn OF March next.
The country demands upright ana true
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-19

a. Mexico, South America, and the
West Indies are concerned, the ex-
pense Of costly transportation of 1000
miles. II we manufacture on the spot
IN Georgia or Carolina, aud ship the
manufactured goods direct to mar
ket. we shall certainly be able to underbid
the British article to the extent OF what
ever saving may be effected by dimin-
ished cost of transportation and extra
handling, besides having all the advan-
tages which must accrue from q close asso-
citation between the planting and manu-
featuring interests. Another factor in our
favor Is the acknowledged superiority Of
American over British cotton cloths. Our
fabrics are what they purport to be.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-19
FAsHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.
A French Journalist In this Country Writips
from New York.


New York, July 20.-The Americans in
general, and the Inhabitants OF BROOKLYN I'm par
ticular, have n way OF passing their evenings
which might, strictly, seem monotOnOus, but
which has the advantage OF not requiring any
effort Of body or Of mind. They balance them
selves gently In their rocking chairs, or seat
themselves squsrely on the street steps. The
rich well the poor. In Brooklyn at least
snare In tubs democratic habit. What more
could one DO In this tropical heat when every
notion Is fatiguing, and where all the houses
are furnsces2 The aristoctacy OF the Fftn ave
nue. has gone to seek GOODNESS at the bathing re-
sorts at Saratoga, Newport, or Long Branch
where the ladies display toiIettes In no way In
ferior to those Of their sisters, tue elegant FREE
quenters OF lrouville; every comfort and every
ole sure Is combined In the itn ense hotels OF
these aristocratic villages and so II 10 that the
fasbioDs-just come from Pars-radiate upon
the moe remote quarters OF the New World
They do 10. = ess there. nor do they even walk
about with the simplicity and freedom which
struck me Ia New York and Philadelphia. TIE
queens OF fashion have even Just Invented new
style OF walking called Il u kangaroo, the poses
and graceful movements of which the Journals
OF nigh lie are UNANIMOUS in praisinR. Well
bent over on the haunches, the bust projecting
~ much rs possible, the fore arms glued to the
bust. Tue two paws-l forget myself-tbe two
hands carried Ia front, after the peculiar man
ner OF the Australian animal. the kangariennes
advance In a series Of slightly undulatory gam
bols. OF which the eject Is iuexpressiDle and
lire sistible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-19
A Portrait with n History.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: Your
repetition OF the anecdotes OF Cromwell, Charles
H., and Sir Peter Lely. reminds me Of a similar
piece Of strategy in our modern nne arts. Mr..
Joseph Ames, an artist OF more merit than &C.
lebnty, now deceased, was en- ployed by Ben
Butler TO execute full-length portrait Of his
daughter, now wife OF Adslbert Ames,
lale Of beloved and revered fame as
Governor OF the happy and hourishinR
State OF Mississippi. Ii was gorgeous In
color and striking III pose, and won the eve
and admiration OF the 3ehOlder The price de-
manded was 81 500, and cheap enough. Ben,
al houRh flush from spoon conversion, cotton
bales, aud sugar hogsheads, the spOils Of war
"uf my brother JACKSON refused to take IT,.
and Prof. Ames, who. like others OF the easel
and chisel, had always "a small bank balance or
hRures Ia red. IN desperation said ~ him, II
you do not pay me for tlat work aud lake IL
away, I'll paint "A basket Of d III ON her arm and
sell II To the Boston sporting CluU." BENJAMIN
came down with his seq aims. W.
AUGUST Il.
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The Democrats of South Carolina in
making a strict party nomination for State on
GERS bave acted wisely, for II they should be de
feated they could be no worse on than they are
The people OF thar state could never have hoped
for relief so long as they acquiesced In and vir-
tually applauded the robbery OF the property
holders which has been going on for years by
the carpet-bag and negro politicians who have
despoied them under the color OF law. The
chief, the shrewdest, the most plausible. and
the most dangerous of these has been Gov. ID. II
CHAMBERLAIN. II may be that the decided re-
bun which that eminent reformer has just re-
ceived In his failure to control the Democratic
Convention. may result In his defeat In the COM
ing state Republican Convention, and In the ul-
innate substitution OF somebody like Honest
JoHN j. PATTERSON. or ex-Congressman ELL
OFT, or some respectable colored 1eld-hand-a s
yet unknown to fame outside OF his district
as his successor Ia OH g. II such should prove
to be the case, the damage to South Carolina
would not be great. No person OF the class we
have last named could begin TO make SO much
In year out Of the PROSTATE State as CHAMBER
LAIN could, while these fellows would steal In
such a vulgar manner as to disgust everybody,
and thus the ovorburdened taxpayers would
gain sympathy both In the North and In the
South, which they would forfeit by disgraceful
alliances with their oppressors. In selecting
Gen. WADE HAMPTON as the can didate for Gov
ernor another Judicious movement has been
made. He has been a csssionist he Ia now
an outspoken Unionist. Therefore all parties
can agree upon him, politically, while every.
body In South Carolina, whether white or black
knows that no stealing In once would be
allowed with him at the head OF the Govern
ment. IL Is not an impossibility that South
Carolina may be carried this fall not only for
WADE HAMPTON, but likewise for TILDEN
There are bitter dissensions within the Repuh-
lcan party In that State, and now is Just the
right time for the old ruling element to APP
proach the colored voters in a spirit OF conciha
ton and good will with the best results.