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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14
EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, dc.
CECUND GRAND ENCURSIO!

ECOND GRAND ENCURSIO
~ nAwLEY s r VA.
A Week in the Mountains for only Sis.
Train will leave the Baltimore and Ohio do
pot, Washington, u. G., MONDAY, August
20lh, at $50 g. N.
Tickets for round trip good for Is days. in
GLIDING board at the Springs from Monday even
ing until tho following Saturday morning, Slo
children under twelve half price. For sale at
Adams Jewelry Store, 10 King st. aug ll-lw
SO MILES RIDE so ON TIE POTOMAC
FIFTEEN CENTS.
MOONLIGHT, MUSIC AND DANClNd.
EVERY TUESDAY and thursday.
The Potomac Ferry Steamer CITY OF AL
EXAM DRlA will leave her wharf, foot OF King
street. every Tuesday and Thursday evening"
at o'clock, returning at IL clock.
This best Of order Is preserved. helresn-
ments served by we'll known caterer at city
prices. Tickets limited, snd the managers re-
serve the right 10 refuse the sale OF tickets 10
such persons as they choose. ~ rs
TvOi FOR PINEY POINT, FORT MON
IL ROE. NORFOLK AND TIE GAfE :;
Tho splendid steamer JANE MOSELE1 VIII
rosume her SATURDAY NIGHT TRIPS to
tho above points, commencing SATUKDAI
EVENING, the 10Th inptsnt, at $50 o'clock ;
returniue will arrive in Alexandria about ~
| q. III. Monday.
Fsre-Round trip 10 Piney Point 81; TO al
olher points 81. Call and secure stateroom
| for this delightful trip.
| Good Caterer employed. Piano on board;
SAM'L. BACON, Pres't
ion F. A. REED. Agent.
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VA NT'S.
gIIANO AND ORGAN PLAYING

DHANO AND URGAN fAA AaNo
[ learned in day Good Agents Wanted
At ONCE for Alexandria and vicinity: , Esest
chance ever offered. Address A. T. fdOhIVN,
box 3l3, Atlanta, Ga. gu L:-eo..
VNANTED--AS SMALL CoMfOk59ABl-
w DWELLING HOUSE OF OF rootns
with modern improvements within short dig
lance of the Washington depot, in good locs-
lion either furnished or unturnisb ed, for re'
lsbe md careful tenant Address BUS mess !"
!iouse Of Representatives, Washington, y. =.
aug 9-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

EXCURSION TO WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
Every Saturday in August excursion
tickets to Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
will bs offered at Sc 90 for the round trip
much less than half the regular fare. Leave
Alexandria by regular train at 7:20 p. NJ, and
returning, leave White Sulphur at 4:S0 a. m.
Monday, and arrive at Alexandria at G05 p: m.
Tickets good only for the round trip as here
given. s. SPENCER,
Supt. Transportation.
j. Nj. BROADUs, G.. Il. A. tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14
III. Ii. BATES,
"R. l.. 3. CLARKE,
Examiners 10 Chic

The CHARGES AGAINST COLLECTOR Rus
SELL. Special Agent Webster, Of the Treas.
ury Department. arrived here yesterday, morn
ing with Instructions to investigate the charges
recently preferred by Messrs. S. 2. Bailey and
G. &. FAINT against D. II. Russell collector of
internal revenue. The main allegation is that
Mr.. Russell, while chiel deputy under Mr..
Rush Burgess, was priyy 10 the latter's deIln-
ouenc9 hlr. Webster ii Instructed to receive
the written Statements OF Witnesses, and TO al
low Mr.. Russell to produce counter athdaylts,
and is himseIf authorized to examine Mr.. Rus
hell 3 books and vouchers and make report.
Mr.. Bailey, who seems TO have been most
active in the matter and Mr. FAINT, who joins
with bin 10 urging this Investigation, also
reached the city yesterday and expected TO
bring plumber of witnesses before Mr.. Web
ster, but it seems that the parties upon whom
they relied were not willing to come forward
Up to + u clock yesterday evening nothing
whatever had been done 10 the Wcy Of sustain
pp the charges. MIR. Bailey said that Of bis
own knowledge be knew nothGg. but that he
had letters 10 bis possession which fully 1usti
fed him ia pursuiog the course he has. tie CO
clared that he assumed full responsibility, and
that Col. Mosby, who has been frequently COD
nected with this affair, knew nothing at all
about it and had 20 part or lot in il. ~. Fl.
Mr.. Webster does not construe his orders tl
mean that lie is to work up the case aud hunt
up the evidence like detective, but simply
that he is to receive such testimony as the &C.
cusers produce, and, il necessary, look into TT
| books and papers. '}s: 4.i,I :,
ltseems hardly likely that the Witnesses vii
be Forthcoming unless the plan Of Investigator
is changed, and they be Summoned to appear
| tefrre some tribunal having power to compe
their attendance Richmond Dnpatch
The firm Of A. d Meekes, IF Chicago, hav'
= failed for 5000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

ASSUMPTION. To morrow will DO celebrated
in the Catholic Church as tho festival OF the
hssu.ap,un of the Blessed Virgin Mary. a
holiday Of obligation. Mass will be celebrated
al ST. Mary's Church, i'll this city at e and 10
O'clock 10 morrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

KICKED BY A CALF.-A little boy, the son
of MIR. Augustus Brooks, Of Prince Georges
county, NIL, just opposite This city, WAS kicked
90 tn, head by calf, day or two since, and
quite severely injured. 1t is not believed, how
ever, that his injuries are likely to prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

NOR RENT-Dosring smaller house, the
II one in which / reside is offered for rent
For particulars enquire of Samuel u. Brent
King street
jy24 VIM. klLdOOH Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

DOR RENT.-A DESIRABLE BRICK
T. DWELLING, No. 284 King street, with II
largo garden attached. containing variety OF
fruit Apply to
nv Scott HESSE Illus SMl ILL
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The winners at ths Saratoga races to-day Wer
Clifton, BAIL and Parole.

A PANIC IN PRINTS. Mr.. Isaac Elchoerg
opened this morning 1850 pieces of elegant
and latest patterns dark Cacos at &c yard,
warranted all fast coors also 800 pieces OF
best make known in the trade, at So yard,
10 an entire new design 25 pieces Black Cashe:
mere, all wool. six different grades; also 20
Iieces Silk Mohairs, from SOC a yard up also
great bargain in Embroideries, Ladies' Hose,
Gents Neckties, Collars and Underware still
another lot of Bleached aud ,Unbleachcd Got,
tons, Napkins, Table Cloth, and Linen and
Cotton Diapers just bought at large sale Tor
cash, and will be sold at extra low prices to
suit the times. Now is your time to invest ID
Cotton Goods. Call and see us. aug ll-lW
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COMM HIISCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August l4.-The
market generally is dull and heavy, with
downward tendency in prices. Flour is dull
and little is doing. Wheat is iii 2s3e, and with
the exception Of one choice lot Of Lancaster
which brought 14O 1873 WAS the outside pr'co !;
receipts of 3O]O bushels, and sales at l2Sal%8 as
to quality. Corn is dull and dropping, with Of.
fsrings Of 1850 ushels and sales at IS. NO gales
Of Rye reported, and about eco bushels Of Oats
were offered, and sales made at 80 and s.! on
Change, but during the day prices worn lower
Country produce quiet
BALTIMORE, Aug. l4-Virginia Is, old. 30;
deferred s; consolidated C7g; do u series d.
Cotton steady middling III, Flour dull, weak
and lower; Howard street and Western SUPER
8 5Oa$4 Is; do. Extra 5sS6 70; do. FAM 2 OaS1;
CITY Mills Super 4a$6 do. Extra 60aST; do.
Rio brands COAST IS Patapsco Family -.
Whest-Southern dull and steady; Western
easier; Southern red good to primo lsOalA5; DO.
amber 147sl52; No. Western winter red spot
l4l3; Aug lS9a1391 Sept 1873 Oct 49, Corn,
Southern white shade tirmer; yellow dull and
heavy; Western dull and lower; Southern white
G3a66; do. yellow co. Western mixed spot oS!s
bS3; Aug ISL Sept So. Oats quiet and easier;
Southern prime new 34a36; Western white now
G5s67. Hay, Provisions and Coffee dull and I'M
changed. Sugar quiet and steady AT lolaloi.
Whiskey dull at 81 IL.
NEW YORK, August IA Stocks op2ned firm
but weakened. Money 2. Gold 1865. Flour
dull and heavy. Wheat dull; futures lower.
Corn moro steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

E,OR RENT.-The STORE ROOM on the
Il northeast corner of King and Union streets
the best location in the city for grocery and
liquor store. Apply st this Office. ali lS-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

At the Baltimore Stock Exchange yesterday
morning Virginia consols again advanced. They
opened with salos at sos. and sold up to SGS6 %,
closing al $6s Is bid, $3.50 asked. Thoro were
no sales of second series, but $43.SIt was bld,
and $44 Is asked, against $40 bid on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14
AUCTION SALES.
BY Green 81 Wise

fReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers
WELLIN e AT PUBLIC SALE-Or
~ WEDNESDAY,. August Goth, st twelve
o'clock M, will be offered BY public sale, on tic
premises. that DESIRABLE DWELLING OIL
the south side of Cameron street. between WASH
ington and st. Assph sts, lately occupied by
the undersigned.
Terms, which will be accommodating, msdo
known at sale.
aug l3-td GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON.
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WEATHER PRoBABIL1TEs.-W Var Depart'
p,ent Office ofthe Chief Signal 06teg Wash
,noton, D. g.. Aug. II. lS77-lo:3O q. NJ
Winds, falling barometer, slightly higher tam;
peratrre, numerous rains, and possibly followed
By cooler westerly winds. and possibly clearing
o,oother
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-14

The firm Of A. d eekes IF Chicago, have
failed for $4,000
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ID FOR PIOKIING.
l. URE CIDER YIN EQAR, Of atstrength.
made on farm in Loudouu county noted for its
fine apple orcbatds. Also WHITE WINE
VINEGAR of best quality. Celery and NJ u.s.
tard Seeds, spices, g., all for sale at very low
prices by +. j. nAvlDSoN,
AUG Is l4I King street
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-01
TTo BE CONTINUED,

SPOILED HIS PiErY.-Horace Greeley used
to affirm that newspaper men were the most
patient people, as class, on earth; and be
was not far from right, though there are times
when patience ceases to be virtue with the
most enduring. Nearly everybody in Michi-
gan knows Burr, who used to start newspa-
DER about once month the year round, gen.
erally bringing them out in Grand Rapids,
but sometimes making flying trip to other
points. Burr could stand to be told that he
lied about circulation, was on the fence as
politician, and that be didn't know anything
about publishing paper; and when men
threatened to sue or thrash him, he only
smiled a sad smile and wished that mankind
wouldn't get excited. During religious re-
vival in Grand Rapids, Burr was converted,
and it frequently happened that religious peo-
ple called at his office to talk with him. One
day minister came in, and after talking a
while, he proposed prayer. He was in the
act of kneeling, when his foot struck one of
the outside forms, which was leaning against
a leg of the stone, ready to be lifted up, and
over it went, making half bushel of pi.
Burr looked at the ruin wrought, thought of
the two weeks of overwork, and commepced
taking off his coat, saying:
"I'm trying to be Christian, and set a
good example, but rat my buttons if can't
lick you in just two minutes p
The clergyman backed down stairs in no
time, dodging the lye brush on the way, and
Burr backslid at once, and sent down for
pint of stimulant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-01
CHAPTER XII.

"Do you think then that he had killed her"
asked Geraldine, in an awe.struck tone.
"God only knows. 1t seems too likely that
such was the case" rejoined the Earl. 10th
erwise, it was strange that she, too, had so
completely disappeared. If she had been any
where in hiding, she must certainly have been
found. I was so terribly shaken by this un-
looked for termination ofmy plans, that after
trying every means to have the affair cleared
up, and finding them all unsuccessful, went
abroad, and remained several years, not being
able in any degree to recover my peace Of
mind at home. As far as that goes," he ad-
ded, sighing, II have not yet recovered it, nor
do expect ever to do so. For I cannot but
feel that have the guilt of that poor inno-
cent girls unhappy end in great measure on
my own shoulders"
"Did her parents ever know7" asked Ger
aldine, after pause
Lord Desborough shook his head. II must
confess that in that respect behaved like
coward" he replied. IL could not make up
nv mind to tell them about it. heard, at.
ter my return to England, that they were both
dead. But some of the amily-some BROTH
ers believe-are still living. [ have never
visited that part of Scotland SINCE"
He looked so unhappy, ,as he sat brooding,
in the silence which followed, over the recol-
lection of that dark episode, that Geraldine
longed to comfort him. How readily, if she
had dared, would she have spoken words of
tenderness, of consolation reader, even
to him for in her heart, no longer passion
less and cold, an unutterable yearning had
been awakened, strengthening with each day,
each hour of her life. But he, still calmly
distant, or, at best kind, merely with the
kindness of a FRIEND as he professed himself
to be, gave her no encouragement to express
her feelings, which she would have died rath.
er than betray.
The Earl had, while speaking, mechanical
ly retained her hand in his. He now gently
put it aside, and rising from his seat, walked
to the window and drew the curtain back.
"How it storms!' he said, looking out. "A
dreary night, indeed, for poor Katie's ghost to
walk, as the Scottish people say, if so, indeed,
it does"
EDO not speak of that again" said Geral-
dine, shuddering. Its brings all my foolish
terror back"
ut was wrong of me-" rejoned the Earl,
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SeIetted guetrg.
THE SNOW STORM.


.5 BY WHO.
The earth is frozen hard and deep,
And the north-wind goes Kissing by
Ger land and sea, with mighty sweep
The pillows tossing to the sky. ..
The heavens wear a sombre hue,
That thicker grows and darker fast, Ia.
As the soft snow whirls out to view,
And soon upon the earth is cast.
'Tis beautiful-the falling snow ,
AS it descends so pure and white;
A mantle robe for all below,
More radiant than the dazzling light.
But see! the prattling rills are dumb.
Fast fettered by an icy chain, ..:..
And can no longer onward run, . e. l.
Leaping with joy unto the man.
And bark crouch d, shiv'ring in each thorn,
The birds sit chirping all the day,
As if praying the piercing storm
In mercy soon would pass away.
But needless quite, it rushes on, -
Striving hard to increase its rage,
And show to all its bitter scorn,
That none may. try its wrath TO susge'
All living things for shelter flee
Before the rushing tempest's blast
That shakes the earth and rocks the sea,
And blows as if 'twould blow its last.
But rage. and howl, and spit your spite,
And do your utmost to destroy, 80 80.
The weak can we'll defy thy might,
If God for them His power employ.
Soon. peering through the clouds shall shine
The sun, and with his genial glow,
Unbind the brooks, and make them chme
Likemsrriage bells, as on they flow. -,
The eblue bird, robin and the wren,
The first sweet messengers of spring,
Will come again where they have been,
And feed with joy, and build and sing.
Then, too the trees in living green,
Will put new robes Of glory on,
And everywhere sweet fow'rs be seen
To cheer the earth that they adorn.
And gamboling focks, and lowing herd,
Shall thickly crowd each grassy mead
And show how deep their hearts are stlrrd,
As all in love together feed. ...
Why, then, despond, or doubt, or fear,.
Though all be dark and drear without?
A brighter day will yet appear,
And time shall bring the change about.
'Tis wise to keep the future full E....
OF strong, bright faith and ardent nope;
When all seems sad, and bleak and dull,
And we our way through darkness grope.
IT'S right and brave to persevere,
And keep moving, though 1t be slow'
Till day shall dawn and light appear,
Where winter storms shall come no more!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-02-01

The LENGTH OF DAYs.-At London, Eng
land, and at Bremen, Prussia, the longest day
has 163 hours.
At Hamburg, Germany, and at Dantzig,
Prussia, the longest day has II hours, and the
shortest hours.
AtSt. Petersburg, in Russia, and at Tobolsk,
Siberia, the longest day has 10 hours, and the
shortest hours. : - &.'-'a
AT Tornea, in Finland, the longest day has
214 hours, and the shortest 24 hours
At Wardneys, in. Norway, the day lasts
from May 21st to July ID, without Interrupt
ton.
At New York the longest day, June 20,
has ii hours and 56 minutes; at Montreal,
15t hours. .ta
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LOT UTeeue W Teuolu AouS III q PAooo "oeAo
he might be captured at any moment. Nor.
gan's corps-at least portion Of it-soen
passed through the town, and Greene followed
it. Many of the Wings in the surrounding
country abandoned their homes, and with
their wives and children, followed Morgan:
During the day and night of the second Of
February, Morgan crossed the Yadkin at
Trading or Island ford. The horses forded; ;
the army baggage was transported in flats.
Some of the wagons belonging to the country
people, together with a number of citizens,
were still on the west side of the Yadkin. For
more than ten days it had been almost con.
stantly raining. The streams were all flush
and in condition to be rendered impossible
by even a moderate rain. When Morgan's
forces left Salisbury, it was raining hard.
Greene knew that the Yadkin would soon be
brim full Hence his push to cross. On the
night of the second of February, Earl Corn
wallis, with the royal army, camped in Sails.
bury. The headquarters of the British Earl
was in the house of DR.. Anthony Newman.
This gentleman, although genuine Wing,
dispensed generous hospitality to the inva'
ding foe. Here an incident occurred which
will serve to illustrate the spirit Of the times.
The two little sons of DR.. Newman we're
engaged in "playing war;" Their forces were
represented by grains of corn. Part of these
corns were red-these represented the Brit
ish another part was white-these represen-
ted the Americans. The boys had their men
and their officers Prominent among the
commanders were Col. Washington and Col.
Tarleton. The battle in which the boys were
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appendage."
"Perhaps you are right" said the Earl
"You will, however, need some one about you
to keep the house comfortable, for We can de-
pend on only rough country help out there
I shall take Judson with us-he can turn his
hand, on occasion, to almost anything and 1
think that one of the younger servants-that
nice.looking girl who assists to keep your
rooms in order, for instance-would be your
best choice"
"You mean Alice. Yes, she will do very
we'll, think. Well, since that is settled, and
it is already late, I suppose I had better not
sit up any longer, so I will bid you good
night" said Geraldine, rising, not without re-
luctauce, for her timid feelings had by no
means been dispelled. The Earl, as usual,
lighted her upstairs. AS they traversed the
corridor gust of wind, entering through 8
window carelessly left open, blew out the can
die, leaving them in total darkness. 10 Ger
aldine's excited fancy it appeared that she
heard footsteps behind them, and with an in
voluntary exclamation of terror she seized her
husbands hand.
"Be calm, Geraldine" said the Earl, in q
soothing tone, as he passed bis arm gently
around her trembling form. "There is moth.
ing here to hurt you-with me you are safe"
Supporting her thus, he guided her through
the darkness to her own door. Within, a bright
light aud cheerful fire burned, and by the
fire sat Meredith, patiently waiting to attend
her.
"How foolish you must think me-" said
Geraldine, vexed at her own weakness, as he
opened the door for her. 81 cannot tell what
has come over me this evening. do not re-
member ever being so childish before"
II cannot blame you" replied the Earl,
latter the shock your nerves received awhile
ago. Remember" be added, in lower tone,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-19
Weather and Crops.

Throughout the week past the
weather has been changable and m
settled. Last Sunday, for tie first
time, We felt the penetrating rays Of
old Sol like unto summertime, and
we're forcibly reminded of the long
dreary months of that season, which
Is before us. The crops continue TO
present favorable appearance, par
tcularly corn, for, from no section of
tho parish do we hear complaints as
to its condition; the cotton, however,
still looks backward, and in great
many places pnny and sickly, the
stand however, is Thought TO be good,
which is all the planters ask at this
Season of tire year, for this plant can
out.grow all other minor calamities.
A large planter from the upper por-
lion of the parish, who has in cu,ti:
vation about fourteen hundred acres,
reports "crop prospects very favora.
bic, and no fault to find"
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VERNON.
PARISH or VERNON. }
May 4, 1e77. (

:: May Z, is77. :
Dear indicator
The planters of this portion of this por-
ton of Vernon have never been troubled
as they are now, to obtain stands Of corn
since I've known the country. Some
have plowcl up ard planted over three
times with no letter prospect tf obtau'-
ing a staCd than before, iol We have bad
some very heavy raining recently, and
the weather threatens more rain to-nis ht.
A tprrihlt storm, almost a tornado, pas
sea through the upper portion Of snacoro
prairie, some ten days.slncf,. accompanied
10y hail, doing c"n>id crable damage in
the way Of bh,wins down fences, shade
trees. &c. The hail injured several gar
deus, and some corn.' There has been but
little bottom p|antcd yet, and I do not
think the acreage of the bcttom will be
50 large in this parish as usual.
The health of the country Is still very
good, but if the lain ,conurne to drench
the ground until hot: we*ther, l fear
there will be plenty of work for tho ply
sicitn. -. =.
Some Of the paper, are advocating the
idea of revivulg the Wing party, and
taking the position that the Southern
people would rally around its standard.
It seems to me that s''cli thing is next
to impossible. The political issues upon
which the Why party existed lave eth
cr been settled, or swallowed up by 9th
err questions Of more Importance. Many
of the old Lins Wigs are among the
the trucst and best men OF our State but
Ito not think they could be rallied by
their old war cry, bccahsc think all will
agree that the political issues of these
times are fan different from those of the
palmy days Of The Wing party / do not
think there is much to contend for be-
tween the Democratic and Republican
parties in i National sense. Their policy
on alt the grand leading questions run
rwaely +Parallel The last great contest
was. more for place and power, than for
principle. / SAID in Il letter some time
since to you that l thought we ought to
organize a new party, hnt | think tn"
great questions now before Che people
sufficient to form the ISSUES OF 4 new par
ty without going hack, into the past af-
ter the Wing parity. I agree with You
that it is about time the Sunth should
throw aside the boating strings and not
permit herself towed any longer by
Northern and Eastern Democrats. She
has the b aims and the pluck and holds
the balance ofpower, and think should
cut loose from those. who claiming to
be Iier best friends, have sacrificed her
dearest. interest upon the altar Of their
own cupidity,
VERNoN;.