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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
News of the Day.

The Universal Peace Uuion reasseubled at
Philadelphia yesterday. Addresses 10 oppos-
ton to war and capital punish meut were made
by Lucretia Mott, Julia Ward Howe aud
Others Judge Pi+rce of Philade phla, made
az address, 10 which he said that although be
was peace man he considered war as The last
dire necessity. Resolutions were adopted COUP
selling adherence 10 the peace policy 10 dealing
with the Indians, and calling on Presi lent
Grant to veto any bill looking to the transfer OF
the Indian bureau to the War Depart ment.
At Albany, N. Y, steriay, in anticipation
of trouble at the Dew reservoir which Is III
course Of construction, twenty policem n were
detailed to pr, serve the peace. Tile they
were on the grouad thunder storm occurred,
and the policemen and several citizens took
refuge 10 q too shop, which was struck by
lightning, and its inmates we're all more or less
injured.
The corouer's jury at Providence, K. l., IN
the case of Geo. Ii. Prentice, w1o was struck
by ball thrown by + ward Meegan on the
q b inst, have returned a verdict of murder
against Mregau, who is In custody. The trou.
BILE occurred between the boys at game OF
base ball.
The attempt by alleged blood relations of the
late A. T. Stewart, Of New York, to have the
probate of the will of Mr.. Stewart opened, so
that they could contest the WILL has failed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
GovTtIden,s Acceptance.

New YORK, July 1.-The Committee ap
pointed by the ST.. Louis Convention to notify
Gov. Tiden of his nomination for the presl
dency by the democratic party, waited Oh the
Governor tonight at his residence. Delegate:
from nearly every State in the Union were
present The Governor gave the Committee 9
G ,rdal greeting. Gen. McClernand addressed
the Governor, and outlined the work OF the ST.
Louis convention. It was august iu character
patriotic in sentiment, aud met at time wher
civil authority was exposed to fresh encroach
ments from the military; when hard money was
dishonored aud virtually banished from clrcu
lation by vicious legislation; when pecnlatlon
and corruption were sappiog the foundations OF
the government, the convention determined to
save the country, and chose for its standard
bearers tried, true ADD trusted men. Gen. Nc
CIeruand then read the address Of the commit
tee conveying official information Of his no.ni
nation to Gov. rilden. 1t stated that he was
nominated because his name was prem oent|y
identified with reform, reduction of taxation
and the maintenance of the rights of the labor
ing Masses aud his record is one of untarnsh
ed purity 10 the eyes of his country.
Huo. w. B. Hauua. of Ind, also delivered
a lengthy address to the Governor on behalf OF
the democratic party Of Indiana, and pedgng
him their united and entire support.
Gov. Tilen replied, accepting the nomina
tiop, aud said he would soon transmit to them
formal letter of acceptance. He said ne be-
leved bis nomination was not mere persona
preference between citizens and statesmen. but
rather declaration in favor of administrative
reform with which events had associated him
10 the public mind. Demand for reform in al
the governments, and chiefly in the federal
government, has led to a series OF surprises
10 popular assemblages, aud perhaps in the
convention itself.
What we have witnessed may be an augury
of what we may witness in the election about
to take place. The labor of reforming sys
tenn of government is great, and it elected
should enter upon the great duties not as on q
holiday recreation, but much 10 that spirit Of
conservation in which soldier enters battle.
We now see the dawn of better day for ouI
country. The republic is yet to be renovated
to live in all future time. Gov. liideu wound
up by cordially thanking the members Of the
committee, after which collation. was co.
loved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

Mr.. Blaine publishes to-day letter to bis
constituents announcing his acceptance OF the
United States Senstorship for Maine, and
thanking them for the confidence shown aud
the houor done him; but the investigation by
the House Judiciary Committee into the Little
Rock Railway bond matter has been postponed
uutil the next session of Congress, IN conse.
queuce of the receipt of kilograms from MIR.
Biaiue's physician that perfect quiet Is desir-
able, and perhaps absolutely necessary, to en-
sure his recovery. Mr.. Banes physician to
the contrary, the general impression among
people who are not blinded by prejudice is
that Mr.. Blaine is the greatest mallngerer on
record, and many people entertain the same
opinion of him that is held by MIR. Proctor
kuott, and that was Ii IRE torcibly than elegant
ly expressed by that gentleman on a late COCA
aim
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OFFICIAL.
Board of Aldermen.

At u reguln: Ince:inp Of the Board of Alder
men. held July II, 1876. there were present
sam! H. isnney, esq, President, and essrs.
Smoot, Moore, Strauss, Armstrong e, Dowrham
an o. Nesl
The President announced the members on the
part Of this Board Of the joint standing com
nittecs as follows:
On Finance and Shareholders Moore and
Neale
Public Property-M ssrs Neale and Strauss.
Llght-Messrs. IN OF and Downham.
Clalms-Messrs. Moore and Armstrong
Streets. essrs. % cal and Strauss
Poor-Messrs O'Nesl and Armstrong
General Lsws-M essr$. Smoot and Downhsm.
Schnos-M esSrs. Moore and o. Neal.
A COMMUNICATIONS from the Atlantic and Pa
Cit" Photograph 60, asking PERMITS N 10 erect
poles on Fairfax street. was referred 10 special
c"mmnt"e II ;wo from each Board with power
to sct, and Mrssrs Downhgm and Smoot sp-
point tel on tn. same.
4 communication from the Aubitor also bills
of Il. Staber, 125 for medical services and
Samuel Ieunesson, ST as c.erk of election, were
received from tue Common Council and Their
action cCncurrcd in
An acL in relation to Esrbur Master WAS read
three times ami lost by the following vote
Ayes, Messrs. Janney, Smort, Strauss, Moore
and uownham-5 Noes, Messrs Armstrong
and o. Ne..-2
A communication from tn. Mayor, through
of the appointment by the Mayo of Physicians
to the Poor WAS received, and the Mayors sctlon
was confirmed
a resolution lnstructing the superintendent o.
Police t. cOEStru-t gutter on tu> north side Of
Duke sire. ut it& intersection with Lee stree.
WAS received from the Common Council and
thor action cCncu:rci in
The Common Council 'eturned the communi-
cation ol tho Mayor, the President Of tha' Board
ruling i. QUE OF order, and the whole matter wao
laid on the .nOip.
A petition ircm sundry citizens and resolu.
ton requesting the Mavor to adhere to the ~.
in force for tbs government ot the police force
whicn were in operation during the year ending
JuLc 81 1876 were laid on the the.
A ro<o,u.iv. declaring the tti.s of Collector
of Taxes OF he Nr:thern district vacant Was
received from he Common Council and The fol-
lowing uUs, ute w.s adopted:
Resolved, That James Fossett, the Collector
elect of the r northern Distri t, be requl:.d to
give sufficient bond to the Flnsnce Committee
within six days from the date Of this order, and
shall thereupon enter upon the duties Of =si1
utfice. Ayes Z a.; noes none
The 3 ard tlen adjourned.
Tcstc: JNo j. JAMESON. Clerk
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mated as delegates to the Leesburg convention.
MIR. Austin declined 90 account of being ua-
able !" trav"i much " h a troken leg, and Mr.
). Is Wblrt declined on account o! tu,.or 81
eneasem"n's. }. B. Syphax aud Wan. Z.
WIbrt were Then elected.
A rrso utiun Was adopted that mass meet
ing be called for the purpose of ,atityiug ;he
nomInalon OF ii yes aad Wheeler. ADD }. B.
Sgph~x, BENZ. Austin and henry L Hines
were appointed committee on behalf o. this
district 10 make the necessary arraugem ITS
and to r'qu 81 the appointment Of similar
c,mm'ttec from each of the other msgisterial
districts The meeting then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

Mr.. Mushbach asked what action the Alder

Mr.. Mushbach asked what action the Alder
men had taken on the paper.
The Clerk-The endorsement is faction con-
frmed by the Board Of Aldermen
Mr.. Musnbach thought it was perhaps only
respectful to the Aldermen to concur or non-
concur in their action.
The President r:ad portion of The comInu
uicaticu and her said well, I'm no gram
marian, but i that reads sense [ doo't uuder
stand j. go.
MIR. Evans appealed fir III the decision of the
chair ruling lie communication cut Of order,
but the decision Was sustalued, aud the CON
mun!callcn was endorsed a. fellows:
"Ru ed out Of or'ier by thu President, as the
paper Is IN an improper torm. the Captain Oh
Police not. being recognized as the proper per-
srn TO forward such COMMUNICATIONS, and the
Board sustained the ruling"
Mr.. Seas iDtr duced a resolution FOR eplarg
Jog The truk at the Intersection of Co.um 5u:;
and Wilkes Streets
Mr. Hughes did not think that the enlarge
III Mt Of he truck would prevent the dJoding
J, the low grounds there. He had, h;wever,
90 objection 10 the rrfereuce to the Comml'ee
on Sheets and said: Their ackncwcdg I'D xii
and ability as engineers will probably achieve a
revou:irr in The LAYS Of uature"
Mr. Sea!s-If their engineering is not better
than that of The committee which preceded
ti.em, and Of which the geatemau wa5a mem-
bsr, God help u.
Mr.. uugh.s said be was MT u member Of
the TO nul.t - Oh Streets when the runk IT,
ferred II w = construc ed
Mr. Hushcs moved to adjourn units October,
bui tic. mo!lpn was oppos ~ Mr. Mushbach
md uega,lved, aud at 1910 The Couucil ad-
] ururd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
County Radicals.

Meetings Of the radicals Of Alexandria coun
| t. we're held 10 their several magsterial dis
tricts on Monday evening. The meeting ii
Arlington dl,trict was called 10 order by Benz
Austin, cd. chairman Of the district commit
tee, who stated the obj oct Of the meeting was
to elect delegates to the Confessional c2bven
ton, which met 10 Lecsburg to day, to nom
pate Representative for Copgr IS from the
Eighth Congressional district. Nlr. Austin
Was hen nominated ior chairman but de-
Glued, and }. b. Syphax was elected charmaO,
and Mr. Stephen B. Wipert as secretary.
Mr.. Anstn ctfcred the follow ne preamble
a r.solu 100, which were unaniuousl
a jrptrG
Whereas tho republicans OF the EiIhtb Con
sressiouaI district have every r, asuu to believe
inat II good ADD reliable republican Is nolDl'
mated from this district that he eau be elected,
therefore, probing y the a"tlous Of tie last
Cos. r2-s1Lal Convention, wAc1 failed 10 Uake
LII naton for Congress, thereby securing
me election Of the c anplon investigator, Hou.
E.pa luuou, TO Congress, We desire that a
uioation 0! goJI republic be mod BY
!h ""n""Etiou; h fr= Uc il.
Rsoicel by The republicans Of Arlington
mag IA. dis ri t hat we hereby XII IS our
pr2iir.i.ye for the Hon. James W. Marshal,
aod, if uo;Dilat d. pledge him (or any repub-
Cab uomnateJJ our undivided support.
The uDver Of he resolution stated that al
the last Cuugre,sional convention the delegates
If u his district carried out the wish of the
rcpubj cans OF this district aud endeavutel t.
make u Il. imitation OF repu blcan IN that con.
v:utlon, but were not allowed an opp unity
Of S, doing. Had the Hon. James W. Mar
snail been then nominated, as desired by the
republicans OF this dstr CT. he would have been
10 Congress 10 da:, Instead Of telug II As
sistaut Postmaster General of the Uoltcd
States.
Benjt Austin, Joho B. Syphax, Stephen
B. Wlbirl and William Z. MlLirt were nom
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
ALEX ANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY, JULY II. 1875.
FOR PRESIDENT.
SAMUEL j. TILDEN, OF NEW YORK .
FOR NONRESIDENT,
TH1,SL A.HENDRIlKS, OFINDIANA

Gen. Grant DOW that bis official term 10 rap.
idly drawing to disgraoeful close, snd'wheo
there is no longer any use for the exercise OF
that policy which has heretofore induced him
to retain in uficial position, near his person,
some few gentlemen whose reputation for hon
esty was uoquestioned, has determined that
durug the rest of his presidential career his
personal preferences alone shall be consulted,
and that none but those who are obedient to
his imperious sway, or who minister to bis
vanity, or who are fond OF the low company OF
his boon COMPANIONS, or who make bin Yalu-
able presents, shall remain in official relation
with him. He has therefore with natural and
characteristic rudeuess dismissed Postmaster
General Jewell and Commissioner Of internal
Revenue Pratt, and supplied their places with
more congeniai spirits. The determination to
which he has arrived, however, is DOT pleasing
to some few Of the Radical newspapers, as eau
be seen by the following from the Baltimore
American of this morning:
"Of all the sudden, apparently ospricious and
une1plainable acts which have characterized
General Grants administration. his sudden dis
missal of Postmaster General Jewell will strike
the rubiic as the worst and most indetensible.
In fact, in looking at it and other recent occur
rences, it is almost impossible to assign any rea-
son tn ut does not bring seriously into question
the motives that have influenced the President.
and suggest suspicion that he has entirely
abandoned himself t, the qualification of his pr
yste csprces and enmtles. 1t s needless TO say
that Governor Jewell is a man who deserved
better treatment, and that Gen Grant should
have had more respect for himself and his flee
than to have treated him in so cavalier and nis.
respectful a manner. Explanations hereafter to
be made may place the matter in different
light, but as it appears at present we can only
regard it as an arbitrary, ill-tempered act the
consequences Of which will not affect the Presi-
dent alone, but also seriously endanger interests
which he of all men, standing in the position ne
does, ought to have respected and endeavored
to protect The enforced resignation of Com.
missioner Pratt is SO much in the same line OF
conduct that it is but an additional surprise.
The President is evidently listening to very in
judicious advisors just now"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun says it is said here that since the
purchase of the watering place at Point Look
out by 40 Eastern Company an effort is being
made to take up and complete the unfinished
work upon the Point Lookout railroad. There
seems to be no doubt that tie control of the
company owning that railroad has passed into
the hands of Philadelphia corporation, and
that if the funds can be raised there will be q
railroad from this city to Point Lookout before
the close Ut the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
Potomac Fruit Growers.

A meeting of the Potomace Fruit Growers
Association was held yesterday 10 Washington
A letter was read from the Piedmont Frul
Growers Association, of Culpeper, Va, iovlt
log the association to be present aud take par
in the fruit exhibition to be held IN Culp per
and a motion that the association cooperate
With the Piedmont association as far as they
we're able to, was carried.
Prof. Braioard spoke upon the Food auc
Diet of Plants" Others also discussed The
subject to some length.
Mr.. Gray was chosen to prepare paper
upon the "Growth aod Food of the Grape,
aud present it at the next meeting.
The fruit on exhibition was then examln e
aud the merits OF each specimen freely discuss
ed, aud the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

1t appears tina. one Of the reasons why Mr..
Jewell was SO summary dismissed was that he
could not tolerate the association of the carpet
Dagger Spencer, aud was so distastetul to Boss
Shepherd that the latter called him "a little
cam beed Yankee Aud 80, because one Of
the few honest men left in high official position
did not suit the fastidious taste of two such
worthless he had to walk the plank. Well.
when the reformer Tilden occupies the White
House there will bea different state of affairs.
Unti then the country will continue to suffer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

Gov. HENDRICKS "a response to sere
pads after the democratic ratification meeting
in Iudiauapolis, Iadiana, on Saturday night
Gov. Hendricks made brief address, closing
in the following language:
II would not say a word against Gov Hayes.
| would speak OF him as we'll as his most par.
tial fri9cd, but bis election is but continuance
10 power of the men who have controlled the
policies and the appointments of Grants admin
istration. If elected can he disregard Gov.
Mortou's power 10 Indiana. Cameron's sway
10 Pennsylvania, or Conking' lordship 10 Nsw
York? They say be is 40 honest man. Was
not the same said of Gen. Grant four years ago
To speech which | made n the Academy Of
Music the first 10 my canvass fol- Governor, |
said that if left alone Grant would make bet
ter President, but the Surroundings, the ufu-
euces, and the political power that " 'uld con-
troll bis administration would bring upon the
people the ills which we DOW depore. have
been Informed that during the next week will
te formally notified of my nomination on the
ticket at S.. Luis. / will then announce my
action, and | trust it will be satisfactory to the
democracy of Indiana"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

1t is rather new thing for subordinate to
be promoted over his superior officer, uoless
the promotion be warranted by special merit,
but President Grant is not governed by prece-
dents. as the late promotion OF his son, and
the still later promotion Of MIR. Typer over Mr..
Marshall, as Postmaster General, plainly shows
but, if Mr.. Marshall is to 60, too, as now report
ed, Tyner was the next 10 course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

The Cincinnati platform approves and com
mends Gen. Grants administration, including,
of course, all the Generals numerous pecuulary
transactions by which he has amassed large
fortune, his course 10 sus. aiming Sheridan's as
sault upon the Louisiana Legislature, aud his
efforts to screen Harrington. Babcook and Bel
koap Mr. Hayes approves the Ciuciuuati
platform, aud. consequently, will not be approved
by the people at the election next November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
LII ED

Departed this lifa at her residence in Fairfax
couuly, Va, on the 9tn instant, alter 7h no
Illness, Ms SIALlA V. KEhO, III inc 90.
wear of n.r aye Mrs. Reed l'aves n family 81
six child and many ir nds ~ mour" -hie'
los. She WAS n kind and aEec!ionatc lnoth"r'
agood neighbor, and best of al, strue Chr'stlan,
La baltimore, suddenly, on the morning u
July 10 JAMES w. CLANCY, aged 70 years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

James S. Wilson, treasurer OF the District Of
Columbia, has absconded, taking with him q
large amount of district funds. We doubt if
there ever before existed 10 one city such set
OF thieves as the present radical administration
has gathered around itself 10 Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

Mayor Tucker, OF Norfolk, has re-established
the whipping post 10 that city. and will find it
q very valuable means for the prevention OF
petty thefts. If there be one thing at which .
thief revolts it is the sentence of thirty-nine
lashes on the bare back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12
ultiimo.

The President has received letter from the
K,ng Of l ally congrstuating him and the coun-
try upon The occurrence of the nations Centen'
NAL celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

Several witnesses were examined Yesterday 10
reference TO lie late dis urDance at Hamburg,
S. G., but the coroner jury had not rendered
verdict up 20 last uighr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

The Chesapeake and Ohio canal receipts for
the week ending 90 Saturday, we're: Cumber'
land, $9,l77 OF; Georgetown, SAP 81; Will
Transport. SIC O3; accrued revenue at Cumber'
land, s8,llO 90; number of boats cleared, l59,
carving II 965 tons coal:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

The comptroller. OF the currency has called
upon the oatona bauk+ for statements of their
condition at the close Of business on the 3Oth
ultimo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

To. day is the anniversary of the battle Of he
B,yue, when the Irish Catholics, under k'og
James, we're defeated by the-Protcstant Prince
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

Up to noon yesterday no confirmation OF the
reported massacre of General Crook and his
command bad been received at Omaha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

At the tournament at Fairfax Courthouse.
last Friday, Mr.. VIM. Thomas was The sue
cessfuI knight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-12

HLE2ANDK1a, JTlT7 !. ToIO. }
Honorable City Council, Gentlemen :-ih~
Mayor lu>ti uct, III" IL say tDa; upon ASSUMING
the duties of his ohfc,, he Eund the lpdlve;t
persoos Of the city wIthou; "physciaus II IT,
door," and as the law make, 1t the dury OF
such physicians 10 attend also the prisoner, at
the jall, he found the Inmates OF that prisou
likewise without physicians. La obedience 10
the necessity OF the demand, he appointed doc
tors French aud kpslen "phy >icians TO the
Door" aud further iDsHucts N 10 as. your
confirmation o." said appointments.
am, geDt!emeo, your Oh. serV't.
JAMES T., WEBSTER,
Captaio o. PyIice.
By order of the Mayor. ~., I;
The Presideul-[ rule that out of order.
We want no orders issued IRON the saddle
here.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-04
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAlLRoAp}
COMPANY.

RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAiLRoAp}
COMPANY.
COMMENCING JUNE 4th, 1876, trains
" OH this road will run rs follows.
LEAVE RICHMOND SOUTH.
$40 4. ", THROUGH MAIL daily teTcept sun,
day.. connecting for all points soash
and West. Sleeping-car attached run'
through to Weldon. ,,,.,
100 p. NJ, THROUGH MAIL daily, connecting
for all points South and West. PIS
sengers taking this train VIII MA. sas
close connection st PetersDailSs Al All
Norfolk, and at Norfolk with spieipl,Idnu
Bay-iine steamers for Baltimore. f i..
adelphia, and New York. Fare u ""
AS by any other line.
500 r. NJ, FREIGHT daily Except Sunday WIZ
coach attached.
LEAVE PETERSBURG NORTH. Go,
7:90 A. n, FREIGHT TRAIN DAILY te1cepi eI-
l144 A. NJ. THROTGH MAIL daily, connectins
with Richmond, Fredericks9a,,s E Us
Potomac railroad for all points hAS
1885 p. NJ. TMRoUGH MAIL daily Except sun sun
dayh so an1ss Win Re rairosd
for all points East aud West. r PUMA
sleeper attached, running throus
to baltimore. Also making close c SSI,
nection with the Chesapeake ana 10 o ~
railroad for tile Virginia Springs az
all points North and West. "a,
The $40 A. NJ train from Richmond, ana th .,,css
p NJ train from Petersburg, Will stop az al aas,ri
This Is the only line with double daily trains ILL.,,
close connections for Charleston, Columbia, Ausu~
Savannah, and the Soath. ,,.a :,
l:a0 T. Il. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS ard Fhf
ALL TRAINS leaving Petersburg vii! start M
Se sspi''s> ''p0,A A. SHAW, saperiniendsHL