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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09
News OF the Day.

The first drowning case Of thu preaeat aessor
stSea Grove, Cape May, occurred yesterday
Mr. Greer Bonnet, son of Mr.. Joseph Bennett,
Of West Philsdelphia, whilst bathing was carried
beyond his depth and drowned before his dan
rendered to him. He had left Philadelphia on
Saturday last with a party Of friends in the
yacht j. Y. Greedy. He was young man we'll
known ia the social circles Of thst city, and only
10 years Of age. The body was recovered three
hours after the drowning.
The roal cause of the quarrel between John f.
Daily and Leslie G. Hanks. in which the former
WAS killed in San Francisco was jealously about
attentions paid to talented German actress.
After his arrest Hanks was placed in cell near
where lot of muskets had been packed, pre-
paratory TO being returned TO the ordnancsd de-
partmeut at Benecia. Some visitor had evident.
iy passed one Of the muske:s into tho cell of
Hanks, who placed tho muzz!e to his side and
pushed the trigger with his foot, the bullet pass.
ing through his body and causing instant death.
Yesterday morning the crow, composed o.
negroes. of coasting schooner at anchor of
Martha Vineyard, mutinied. stole what money
was on board, and deserted in tho vessels small
boat They landed at the bathing beach, smash
ed tho boat and departed. The captain is en-.
deavoring to work tho vessel round to Vineyard
Haven.
The Maine Republican Convention assembled
at Augusta to, day. and was called to order by
James G. Blaine. Chairman of the State Com
mittee JOS Drummond, Of Portland, wss
elected temporary chairman, alter which the
convention took 8 recess.
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COMMUNICATED.
Was This Business:

Ia The year 1874 an unimproVed lot of
ground 10 this city was bought by irresponsible
gentleman for the SUM of $400. The Corpora
ton tayrs. through the negligence of some Of
fyals, had accumulated to about $l33. BE-.
fore the purchase money was paid, the pur.
chaser. Que Of our very best citizens, ascertain
ed the fact OF arrearages Of taxes. as a prudent
mab; and sufficient intimation was given of the
fact that ho had bought, and that the taxes
could easily be made by stopping the amount
IN biz hands. by some hocus pocus $50 was
received il full payment Of the taxes. to the
detrlment Of prompt and faithful tax payers.
This deed needs no further oomment--nolhng
can condone Or palliate the doings of that FL
nance Committee of 1874 Have we Boss"
Tweed here; aud, accompanying this notorious
parsonage, have We also ring e. These
conundrums | should like 10 have answered
to The satisfaction Of the tax payers. here
give notice that on all occasions of kindred
nature will thoroughly ventlate as they shall
come to my knowledge There seems to be,
indeed, an atmosphere Of decentralization that
has reached and is hanging, like a sombre
cloud, over our ancient city "a ohers
amang you taking notes, and faith he'll prent
Them r.
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The Fairfax Delegate.

FAIRFAX Co., Va, Aug. s.--This county
will be fully represented 10 the Richmond con-
ventioD; indeed, if the same proportion Of dele
gates appointed attend from other counties,
the convention must be the largest ever held in
the State. The result is looked for with the
deepest interest. Not less 10 importance than
who is to be Governor is the question as to who
is to represent this county in the next Leglsa
ture. Many arc still hopeful that Judge
Thomas will be induced 10 permit the use Of
his name at the primary election. The number
Of candidates already in the field, like to
have said. is legion. One at least Of these
hopes to dislualiiy others by promulgatiDg q
quasi law to control the primary election. 10
his card he uses the following language: | am
q candidate. provided that none be allowed to
vote at said primary election who have not
hitherto acted and voted with the party, but
only such as are 10 accord and lawfully entitled
to vote at the regular election" No ono not
entitled to vote is eligible to seat in the Leg.
islature; therefore. according 10 this ruling, if
any of the candidates are guilty in thisirs
speot, they are not eligible. Come, gentlemen,
aspirsnts for legislative honors, speak out and
tell us whether or not you, or any of you, are
Ineligible under this diction. Did you all vote
for Major Braxton, the nominee against Lewis
Mckenzie? Did you all vote for Gen. Hun.
ton, the nominee of the party against James
Barbour? Did you all vote and support Judge
r. II. Cockerille, the nominee of the party
against MIR. Pearson? Have you all hitherto
acted and voted with the party whose cand.
date you now seek to be and whose votes you
arc soliciting? P.Q.
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Mr. Cameron, of Petersburg, Malone man,
offered substitute that the convention do net
proceed to non inalicn uotil platform is adopt
3D. Upon this vote was called and resulted:
52ls 10 The affirmative and e70s ip the mega
tive. This gives an Indication Of Mahone's
primary strength 10 the convention aud tie
total strength of all the others.
ESQ p. p.-There will be al ntermisson
b, fire the fight. Daniel is undoubtedly gain.
lug steadily. Malone is holding bis ground,
and claims if be is defeated be can give the
casting vote and elect the mau be wishes. Who
that mau is none but his leaders know.
A vote has Just been taken and carried to
proceed with the Lonioalions, the Malone
men fighting against 1t in order to have the
platform drawn up before the nomination is
made. There is great and intense excitement
but the crowd is orderly aud obedient.
The convention has adjourned uotii four p.
IL. Daniel is ahead. 1t Malone bolts he will
lose much Of his strong support. and such re-.
suit is not TO be feared. Deep combinations
are msie by each side. Holiday and Daniel
as general ihirg will hang together through
thic& aud THE.
3 p. m.-The convention has resolved to 60
iuto the nomination of candidates, and has taken
a recess until four o'clock
Associate Press Dispatch.
RICHMOND. Va, Aug. 9. The Conservative
State Convention met at o'clock this moro
log. x number Of resolutions were introduced
relating to he public debt, all OF which were
referred to a committee on resolutions A me-
joriiy OF these favored The payment CT the pub.
lie debt but any proposition Looking to increased
taxation was received with Kisses from all parts
OF the house. A resolution complimenting
President Hayes Tor his wise and conservative
action towards the South was offered. a dele,
gate asked if it was in order to move and lay
the resolution on the table, but the chair d..
cidcI that under the rules it went to the COM
mittce. a resolution that the public school
system should be abolished was greeted with
Kisses. a resolution that the Convention pro-
coed at once to nominate candidate for Gov
ernor elected warm discussion between the
members who were FIR immediate action and
these who favored the adoption Of platform
which should embrace the question Of the dis
position Of the public debt. The members who
opposed immediate nominations were friends Of
Gen. Malone, who is recognized as rcpudia-
ton candidate, AID they determined that ii
they could prevent it 10 nominations should be
made u1tll platform was adopted, so that il it
is not acceptable TO them they can bolt and run
their CANDIDATE as gu independent. The report
of the committee 90 credentials is now before the
convention. IL seats and unseats number Of
delegates, aud the debate over tho reports was
Quiet spirited.
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The Indians.

A courier left Gen. Howard Saturday morn
ing last, and thinks that Howard will camp
near the summit, between the L1lo aud the
Clearwater. Hc is distant about fifty miles
from the mouth Of Lolo. The courier reports
that Joseph, with more han one half Of his fight.
ing force, has gone to The head Of Bitter Root
Valley by way Of tue Elk City trail, and will
form e Junction with Looking Glass aud White
Bird near Ross Hole. Ho says Howard has
$50 ueu and $50 lack mules, and is moving as
rapidly as possible. AdVices from the Upper
Bitter Root say the Indians will camp 10 Ross
Hole. Gen. Gibbon is following them rapidly.
Other advccs say that the Indians were still at
Doolittle, sixteen miles above Corvallis, and
that Gibbon expected to strike them on the
morning of the 7th before they broke camp.
The courier says the hostiles have Mrs. Manuel
with them as the property of petty Chief
called 'Cucasenilo.' Her sad history is familiar
to the public.
Official information has been received al
military headquarters confirming the rumor re-
ceiyed few days since regarding fight
between Indians and United States troops in
Texas. 1t is asceraiDed that disastrous ca
counter Was bad on Staked Plains, in Which
there were two officers and tweny.si1 enlisted
soldiers killed. The remainder Of tho party
continued its march after having suffered this
loss and has since reached Fort Condor, with
an additional loss Of FIVE privates and forty
horses and mules. The unfortunate command
was without water for cighty.sx hours, and the
suffering they endured in consequence was
terrible.
The hostile Sioux unler Sitting Bull, who
recently took refuge in the British possessions,
are at present near Wood Mountain, and est.
mated at 5000 souls-l 900 Of whom arc war
rios The Indians make no secret Of their in
tcn,ion to renew campaign in the Yellowstone
Valley, and seemed determined to get ammuni
ton, even resortiDg to threats to obtain it, On
the 23l OF June. near Sitting Bulls encamp.
ment, war party of twenty. seven Sioux robbed
four traders of three kegs Of powder aud one
bag Of bullets. Besides Sitting Bulls band
there is an equal number of Sioux refugees
from the Minnesota massacre Of 1862. 'G3, over
whom Sitting Bull seems to cyeraso much
Influence.
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The Eastern War.

The Porte has informed Minister Lsyard
that it is about to complete The Notifications
aDd increase tho garrison Of Gallipoli. The
Porte adds that it will be able to defend CALI.
poll against any attack.
Osman Pssha telegraphed from Picvoa that
eight battaIions Of Russian infantry aud eight
squadrons Of cavalry attacked Lovaz % Tues
day. The garrison at Lovatz having been rein
forced by five battaions of Infantry and some
cavalry from Pievna, repused the Russians,
who lost 800 killed and 600 wounded.
The Porte has officially informed the English
Embassy that after two days hard lighting at
Lovafz the Russians suffered severe defeat.
Various specials state that on August 9Th
five thousand Turkish cavalry attacked the
Russians between Lascsor, village near Plev
ia, and The river Rueica. The Russians, who
occupied fortified line, and who now outnum.
Der the Turks, repulsed them without difficulty,
hut made no attempt to follow. as the Grand
Duke Nicholas does not Wish 10 waste the en-.
erRy Of his troops in partial engagements.
1t is stated that large numbers OF Russian
troops are crossing the Danube 10 pontoons to-
the prigbborhood Of Turtukai. High winds
and heavy rain have swollen the river, and
make the attempt to throw bridge across
hazardous. The Russian bridge material, more.
over, is altogether Incomplete. The Two mont
tors taken at Nikopols are now ready for ac.
ton 1t is believed that they will be directed
against the Turkish monitor at Rustchuk,
which is damaged and is short OF coal.
The Russian troops around Plevna have been
reinforced and now number 10000. The Ro-
manian army, numbering $4,000, which is now
passing continually to Nikopolis, will form the
extreme right Of this force.
A special from Alexandria reports that or
ders have been received at Suez to prepare i'm
mediately for service all available steamers.
Four will leave Suez to day. 1t is supposed
they will embark troops for CoDstauti1oplc.
A Constantnoplo dispatch states that regu.
lations concerning the forced loan of 600, 0OO,.
900 piastrcs and the formation Of civil guard
for The Capital have been published. The Olto.
man subjects, without distinction, must part
cipatc ia the loan. Men from twenty TO forty
years Ct age will be enrolled 10 the civil guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09

rho "workiDgmen's party" by combining
With the radicals ia Louisville, succeeded in de-
fealing the conservative party ia the election
held 10 that city last Tues lay. Wat. Tylerism
will soon be the prevailing ism in this country,
and then, as all labor will be unemployed, or if
employed be forcibly deprived Of what it pre-
duces, instead Of the bread aud water diet Mr..
Bsecher prescribes, the poor man will have 10
content himself with water alone, az that does
not require human labor for its production.
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From Washington.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. AT the Presidents
House to-day there was DO matter of interest,
The President expressed bis regret this morn.
ing that be was not able to stop at Alexandra
during bis visit down the river yesterday.
Hon. John Sherman, Secretary Of the Treas.
ury, left for visit to his home 10 Ohio this
morning.
NEW MAIL FACILITIES IN VIRGINIA.
Preparations are in progress for tue estsh.
llshment OF large number OF new poslof6e.s
in Virginia. The now life which is bcepniny
to show itself 10 the State is evidenced by ,h'.
increasing demand for additional matt faolili.,
llquiries were sent out TO. day as to twenty an.
new Offices, most Of which will be established
10 the Cd Dominion within The next Iwl
mouths.
The receipts at the U. s. Treasury to day az,
as follows -
Internal Revenue. s347,63 4s
Customs, o93. 265. y
THE CENTENNIAL BOND.
The $500. 600 bond given to The u. S. b.
tho Centennial Commission, was, this moro
ming, Cancelled and given up by the u. 8. Treas
urer, all It's conditions having been compIcd
with 1t will be deposited in the archives -
the Pennsylvania Historica! Society.
OUTRAGE CULPEPEE CoUNTY-On Sun
day last Mr.. Lucisn Winston, living on hi,
farm near Mitchell station, desirous of VISITING
his sick brother, few miles off, left his ho,l:s
in charge of young white girl named Brittpr
aged about twelve years. During his aLsencas
| negro boy named William Thompson visited the
farm and, finding the girl alone, by some meals.
induced her TO leave the house, when he seized,
choked, and dragged her some one hundra}
yards to woods near by, and tn ere shockinrIy
outraged her person, matreated and bruised her
in such way rs to leave her insensible and holm
loss. housing herself some time after, she nsn.
aged to reach the house, where, tinding NJ
Winston, who had returned, she told him wG.,
had taken place. and so minutely deacribed h,,
sbuser that Mr. Winston recogniz I'd the msn
ard at one started III pursuit Of William Thong
| son, who was overhaueld, taken before the xii.
who fully identified him, and ct once burrisi
of 10 tho station in transit for jail Or ar
and it was feared rescue would bs Gtten.p.gj
IS they seemed much excited A slouo wa.
thrown by one them, Whick hit white man 80,
the platform and somewhat disocated his law
while another fired q pistol, which missing ~
aim, the ball took effect in tho s;de Of the ncssu
who threw the rock, wounding him considers
bly,. Hero the riot ended. Thompson was taken
| before magistrate. duly committed and lanIet
in Jail to await his deserts. Warrants vii! us.
be issued promptly and served on the neyroc.
engaged in the riot.-Rich. Dispatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09

Our kilograms from Richmond to day convey
the gratifying Information that the confusion
which reigned supreme in the State CopscrVa-
tive Convention yesterday, and which Was not
surprising, considering the large number OF
persons present, was succeeded this morning by
q session characterized by greater regard Tor
the observance Of parliamentary rules. As one
of the dispatches, however, states that the
excitement is rising" the probability is that
this afternoons session was, and that to.nigbt's
will be, exceedingly lively AS wcare told by
the Bible, however, that there is safety in a
multitude OF oounseliors, We do not despair OF o
good nomination, even if Col. Lamb was not
allowed to deliver his speech, because the noise
and confusion was so great that, like another
once famous man, lie could not be heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TREWEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9. 1877
The announcement of the death OF w. u.

The announcement of the death of W. &.
Cazeuove, esq, will sartle, shock, and grle7e
this entire community. He left here last week
for the Greenbricr White Sulphur Springs,
being, at the time, apparently 10 the enjoyment
of his usual health, and promising, as he babe
us good bye, to inform US, By letter, OF the real
intents and purposes of the distinguished
politicians now assembled at that famous sum
mer resort. The promise was never fulfilled.
No letter came, but this morning, telegram,
announcing his sudden death last night, was
received here by the banking firm Of Burke q
Herbert, from Mr. r. H. Maury. MIR. Gaze
move was the sou Of the late 4. q. CazsnoVe,
esq. He commenced life as a lawyer. but,
finding that uncongenial with his tastes, he en-,
tered into the mercantile business, aud, with
his father, and brother, the late Louis A. Gaze.
move, and, still later, with &. +. Lee, esq, was
engaged in the extensive foreign commission
trade carried on by the frm of Cazenove & 20.
At the election in 1861 be was elected to the
Virginia House Of Delegates from this city,
and during the latter years of tue civil war was
an officer 10 The Confederate States army.
He was Vice President of the Virginia Mid
land Railroad, and President Of the Alexandra
Water Company. ard vas always prominent 10
any move that had for its object the advance
msnt and prosperity of the city, and, having
money and brains at his disposal, and being
always ready snd wiling 10 use both for The
benefit of Alexandria. his death may we'll be
considered in the light of public loss. lie
came of good stock, and right we'll did he main
tain it's reputation, Cor 30 man had more deli
cate and refined feelings, or was actuated ty
more honorable motives, and no man ever left
more unsullied name than be whose sudden
aud unexpected death We chronicle and dcplore
10 da7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09

We have received the July plumber of the
Edinburgh Review. republished by the Leon
ard Scott Publishing Company, Of New York,
with an interesting and comprehensive table OF
contents. Including articles 90 Gen. Klcber;
The Skyline Books; Indian Famines; Copper
nicus; Church and State; The Russians in Asia
Minor, and other interesting articles. 1t is a
most readable number.
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Card of Thanks,

Capt, Chas Entvisls, Steamer Charlotte YAM
derJH:
Sir-The undersigned. passengers on your
regular excursion trip of August 4, s and 6, de-
sire to cypress to you. and through you to your
officers and crow, the thanks of themselves and
families for ono of the most delightful excursions
of their lives. You ard your officers are emit
tied TO cur thanks for having done all that could
be done by men to make our trip pleasant The
music WAS excellent, the waters pleasant and
accommodating. while the table WAS all that
could DO desired by the most fastidious epicure
Undor such management your boat should
prove favorlte. Very respectfully,
JOHN T. CLEMENT.
JONATHAN PIERPoIET.
N. SARDo.
L. WASHINGTON
r. II. SPEIR.
J. Z. LATHRoP.
And rs others.
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ICOMNUNICATED

a SUGdEsTIoN.--It woall add much TO the
comiort Of the unknown employ ed in removing
King street ard save dollars to the people--snd
this object ought to be desideratum with the
committee having tho supervision of the work
to have policeman stationed on or near the cor
nors Ct the streets where the work is in progress
with strict orders 10 turn on the eide and back
streets I'll vehicles whose drivers insist upon dis
turbing the wo: kmon and this regulation 10 be
rlgidy enforced, except in the cases Of those
who have goods to put out before their doors.
The passage Of vehicles only packs harder the
dirt &c, and obviously ought to be at once
stopped. B.
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The Canal Boatmen's Strike.

BALTIMORE, Nd, August 9.--The Seventh
Regiment NJ. N. G.. Colonel James Howard
numbering over 800 muskets, left this city ibis
morning for Hancock, Nd, to open the canal
blockade at that point and protect all boatmeu
who desire to navigate the canal. The u. S.
troops tender Gen. Getty, at Cumberland, will
cooperate with tho State militia. Hancock is
81 miles east of Cumberland and about two
hundred boats are tied up there obstructng all
navigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09

The Piedmont Agricultural Society have up
pointed Gen. Field, Hon. VIM. Fullerton, Col.
John 8. Barbour, Dr.. r. S. Lewis l.. L. Lewis,
G. D. Gray and F. Stcarne, jr., committee to
wait upon President Hayes and the several
members of his Cabinet, and tender to them
the courtescs Of the society for the approach
inc fair
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lCOMMUNICATED.

CLEAN Ur.-Why does not the Superinteu-
dent Of Polio, have the sidewalks cleaned up
aud swept as he progresses with the work Of
paving? What is the use OF keeping the side.
walks blockaded2 l wonder that the occupiers
Of the houses along the street do not pitch the
stones and rubbish in il. as they have perfect
legal and social right TO do. And, why block
ade the squares that have been "fxed"-fxed is
the word? If when the street is lied rsmmed
ard gravelled-end is then not ready for i'm
mediate use-then, it Las not been properly
fixed" Remove the barricades, and clean up
the s.ds- walks is the sLogan B. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09

The Virginia Liquor Protective Association
at their meeting 10 Richmond, last night. re.
solved 10 continue its organization permanently,
and resist the Mofett punch bill at all hazards
and to the last extremity. Word was received
from Norfolk that Judge Hughes of the United
States District Court had granted an Injunction
against Mr.. johnson. who contracted to make
the punches for the State.
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COM NJ EEsCIAE..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Angus. .. Flour !:
dull weaker and lower. The market for Whe4.
is shade frmer to-day, with offerings Of sboa!
Corn is weaker and lower; several lots remained
over unsold; offerings Of 1850 bushels mgsi,
with sales at Co. lis bushels Of Rye brough: D..
and 1850 of Oats 81 and 81 Country prada,
continues quiet.
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Searching will discover all things; and tc
discover as we'll as remove impurities Of the
hloed. the best blood searoher il DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture. '.t