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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
News of The hay.

A gentleman named Morgan Baty and lady
named Phillips were drowned at Atlanta City
yesterday morning while bathing. MIR. l'aty
lost his life in attempting to save the lady, who
had been carried beyond her depth.
VIM. Reilly and Moses Ghurchwald, both Of
No. 100 West 53rd street, New York, were
drowned in the Hudson river while bathing
yesterday.
The physician of Courtney, the oarsnlan,
does not hesitate TO say that his patient was
druggcd, hut docs not mention the nature oil
the drug.
1t is reported that au agent OF the Spanish
Government made an unsuccessful effort to Ct
feet compromise with the owners OF the Am
ericln vessel lately seized on the Cuban coast
The Presidents order prohibiting Office hold
ers from taking part 10 political caucuses, will
be enforced by the now collector Of the rort Of
Baltimore.
A correspondent Of the IIecsbure Washing
tonian, writing from Middlcburg, says there is
a 1.-Two lion loose in the Bull Run mountains.
Mr. Hugh Scott, and old citizen Of Frcdcr-
cksburg, died there last Friday.
Thg independent party is to be revived in
New York.
An attempt was made last Saturday night 10
burn Elk City, Pa.
Tho warden Of the penitentsry at Joliet, ILL.,,
having discovered plot OF the prisoners in that
institution TO escape, on Saturday seized nino-
teen Of the ringleaders and put them in solitary
confinement.
Four men were killed and eight mon and boys
injured, live fatally, by an explosion in kseler's
ore mill in Lehigh county, Pa, on Saturday
morning. Several horses and mules wore also
killed. Two of the injured died to-day.
The printers at Louisville have consented to
reduce composition from DO cents 10 Sc cents
per 1000 oms on morning papers.
All the government departments at Washing
ton will be closed on Saturdays during the sum
NOR at p. m.
The Butchers and Drovora Bank Of ST. Louis
suspended last Saturday.
Tho clerks and others employees OF tho New
York postofilce are TO wear uniforms rs we'll tho
carriers.
Col. Chamberlain, has been appointed special
agent Of the Treasury Department in tho place
OF Col. q. w. +. Vernon.
The fears Of q run on the savings banks. in 81.
Louis, to-day. wero not realized, but tho North
ST. Lonis Savings Bank closed ITS doors.
Dickson's jewelry storo in Philadolphls was
robbed Saturday night Of So, 0up in watches and
$50 in diamonds and jewory.
The q u. S. infantry is en- route for A!IAnts
to the scene Of tho Indian hoSti!ites.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
Hin. George County Conservatives.

4 meeting OF the conservatives Of King
George, for the election of delegates TO the
gubcruatoria convention, was held at the court
house on Thursday, July II.
The meeting was called TO order By Major
John D Rogers, County Superintendent,
whereupon DR.. Thomas l.. Hunter was called
to tie chair aud VIM. +. Baker appointed sec
rotary.
After lore and animated debate upon a
noien Of Mr.. Charles Mason that the election
oy delegates from the several districts OF the
county be made by vote Of the general meet
ng, and upon substitute therefor by Capt. Il.
G.. s. Hunter that the voters of each district
retire and act separately in such election, the
latter prevailed by decided majority, aud In
pursuance thereof the following delegates and
aiternatcs were chosen:
Shiloh Dslrict-ll. q. Rowland and VIM.
f. Baker, delegates; i. W. Payne and Or.
Julian r. Nude, delegates.
Knppalauuock Distrot--F. {: 5. ilnIter
and Julian j. Mason, delegates; Vim. Is. Mat
,hews and Edward H. Hunter. aternatcr.
Potomac uisircl--Dr. X. II. Stuart and
Alex. Pratt, delegates; John A. HllIingaIey Gnd
". J. Rogers, aItrrnatca.
Major John d. Rogers then came upon the
stand and in few we'll chosen remarks with
drew his name from the pending canvass Tor
the House Of Delegates, aud at the same time
resigned his position M County Superintendent
ol the conservative party, giving rs reason
therefor that Il recent change in the arrange
ment OF his business affairs would necesstale
removal n! hia rasidence from the county.
Ills resignation as Superintendent helnG 40
ccptei Nlsjor D. j. Masuu, uu behalf Of the
party, presented in short but eloquent speech
81 we'll mnritcd praise upon the past light
ycars record Of Major Rogers az party leader
the following resolutions:
|. That the thanks Of the conservatives OIL
King George arc GminenLly due, and they arc
hereby cordially rendered 10 Major John D..
Rogers fer the very JEALOUS, faithful and eth
cicnt manner III which lie has discharged tie
duties Of County Superintendent.
> That we hear with uulcigucd regret Of his
intended removal from our midst, leellnE as
sc do that our party will lose one Of It's most
devoted advocates, efficient leaders and self.
sacrificing workers, and our coulmunty at large
one Of its NEST energetic and enicrprlsing clll-
zens; and whilst VIC express our regrets We de-
sire also to tender to him orr best wishes Tor
his future success 10 life.
The enthusiastic response given TO The sentl-
mcnls Of these resolutions, and the uuanlmlty
! ~ith which they were adopted, attcsod the
high value OF his past services as party leader
and The popular appreciation Of his merits nj q
public spirited citizen.
Mr.. j. +. Mason was elected to I'll! the va.
cancy occasioncd b. the resignation Of Major
| Rogers.
1t was then ordered that IL candidate Tor the
next House Of Delegates be elected in mass
| meeting OF conservatives 1T August court.
I'HoS. J.. HUNTER, Chairman.
W. t. BAKER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
From WASHINGTON

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE o,,,,
WASHINGTON, July lG.~--At the Evocu,;.
Mansion this morning there were q nuwho. ~
callers; few Of them coming on any o,bo, ~.
personal business. '""u
The President has received letter i-o,,
i. Waterman, of Petersburg, askiny f,r r'oui -
Of some papers which he undersl.r'is y. copies
the Executive files and have some rala a'e upon
his personal standing. ''"'c 10
MIR. w. was one Of the arpIIcac,s 3. ,
postmastership OF Petersbnr, AMI ama ''' the
papers filed were some in rclclen,rl l.; sN'
TO and illness Tor the position, but natlH" ,,'N'
known OF any paper makirg charge, ,rs,, -
him. In tho regular course Of L,,,nn ~'' III:
paper will 90 10 the htparlmen, h1y;m. ,n v",'
matters in charge. '"''
WANTED AN oFFIcE.sEEkEH.
There is an Office in Virginia omen to,h.,..
conner who possesses the requisite uuslf.,I,",.
MIR. e. lee the postmaster al Oyrrai,.
Warren county, has resigned his ,ls,.. 49,, 49,,
less some applicant appears TIN. off,. vl.i
discontinued.
DEPARTMENT. or TIE INTERIOR
Two hundred and eighty pat4nts !..y,, ;,...
sued for tho week ending with til: rt,-...., ..
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
The u. $. steamer hlnngohitlia l. |, G,a;.i,....
q rifle battery and will Joln the A.i.th. s,,,.
TREASURY pErARTMeNr.
Another ten millions OF The l. :, t.,u ....
placed upon llia market to-day Ant viii f..,...
less be taken n quickly ~ VA ih. Ia, ,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

MIR. Shatfonberg, Of Colorado, and MIR.
Moore, Of Florida, have good cause of complaint
against President Hayes for the Partially he
shows in rewarding those who were instru.
mental in securing his Inauguration. The
members of the returning boards, who approved
the frauds aud gave them effect are especially
favored, but those who did the actual work
are given tue cold shoulder and allowed to
20 TO the panileutiary or any where the law
chooses 10 send them. Major SIla0enbcrg says
he spent $50, 900, and succeeded by so doing
in carrying Colorado for Hayes Ills object was
to secure immunity for the crime OF robbing the
government while u. S. Marshal, but in that
he failed, for he is now in tho penitentiary. Mr.
q. r. Moore is equally unfortunate. lie counted
the vote OF the famous Archer precinct in Ala
chua county. Florida, for Hayes, but has just
been convicted Of horse stealing. Why This Diff
ference Of treatment meetcd out to the several
parties engaged 10 tho fraud wo can not under
stand, for tho pcaching OF one Of them would
have no moro effect upon tho title Of Mr.. Hayes,
or upon the general impression concerning the
fraud by which he was inauguratcd, than that
of any Of the others, and il rewards arc to be
paid, those who did the actual work should re
ceiyc them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

The conservatives of the city aud county OF
Alexandria through their regularly appointed
delegates, met in convention in this city to day
and nominated Messrs. Alexander Hunter and
GEORGE A. Mushbach as their Candidates tor
the House Of Delegates. The nomination Is
supposed to be equivalent to an election, and
the citizens Of Alexandria may congratulate
themselves upon the privilege OF having two
such worthy gentlemen to represent their 10 :
tereats 10 the councils OF the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

The whole press Of Virginia grieves with US
over the death Of Alexander A. Little, editor
and proprietor Of the Fredericksburg News,
Which occurred at the GrecnLricr White Sui
phur SPRING. yesterday morning. Mr. Little
was not only one of the witlest and most hui
morous writer's 10 the State, but had the NJ
Outstanding to make his qualification in that
respect doubly effective. lie was an affablc and
courteous gentleman, widely known, and his
death will be regretted throughout the State
lie was GIty,three years Of age All the old
leaders Of the Virginia press are being gather
ed 10 their fathers. Will their uantles fall upon
worthy SUCCESSORS?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
Letter from Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, July Is, lS77.--AWay oil
il this beautiful city the coming Of the old ia
z2ttc is daily hailed with peasurablc emotions,
aud The moment it is delivered By the mail
carrier, Put 1t deep down in my pocket lest
it should be misplaced ere can peruse the
valuable contents OF paper which Is SO
highly appreciated ct home and abroad, and
whose news items are SO extensively copied by
the press Of the State. Your correspondent, who
has been :. reader Of The Gazattc for many
years. makes it a point never to retire ut night
until he has read every word in your paper
and feels rs much interested in everything per,
tanning to Alexandria ~ if he had continued to
reside therein.
trust that the day ~ net far distant when
the t!c Of prosperity may set In, and your
mc-Eonored city enjoy q lasting benefit.
From the amount Of croaklng that is sometlmes
ndnlEod III by your people, ono would think
that Alexandria was the only dull city in the
counIry, hut there should be some consolation
in The fact that there are few more cities and
nWus IN IIn same state Of hIspOudency. The
old uiage that misery loves company" should
at 'baSt HaNf '''iIit wight III liuulIylup INC
cruuklny uf the chronic crOaker4 IL requires
something more than crOnking for either man
or Il city or State to regain rs fallen fortune.
nu nov haVa firm man in your municipal
government who seem to bc determined to take
the hull by the horns, aud, with IL master hand
At Tia: helm OF Stale, we may yet ourlr the
storm, Ly throwing overheard part of the car
20, winch Is the only means OF safety for both
your city and orr State. Neither man, nor
city, nor State can pay s.. with one dollar;
such thing is beyond the mathematical c2lcu-
latiuns OF linancerlng. Give lis Malone for
Gavernor and Legislature OF practical men Of
iron ncrvo--such us you will. doubtless, send
from Alexandra cnunIr-one whose name Is
Alexander Hunter, and the next session OF the
Legislature will make history which future
generations will honor for lifting the dead
weight from the PROSTATE form OF the mother of
States. We trust that the gallant lluntrr will
be named AZ tho Delegate without opposition.
rs Legislator he would do his whole duty, as
he did AS soldier. lie il un1ucsionably a
young man Of ability, ready lcbater, and al
ways cxnrts wonderful influence upon those
with whom lie is brought in contract. Send
Hunter here, and You will inl linn always
hunting Mp matters OF interest for your city,
cnua!y and State. xxx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

Gen. Grant tried civil service reform and
gave it up as bad Job, and from present indi'
cations Mr.. Hayes's failure 10 the same liuc
will be equally as cgrcgious. lie decides that
q member OF county, city or State republican
organization can not hold official position under
the government, but that member OF ma.
tiona! organization eau. In other words he says
that q postmaster can not be member Of a
countyrcpublican committee, butcau DO men,
Der of the national republican committee. Ii
the object of his late order prohibiting office.
holders from taking part in political caucuscs
bc,as people supposed it was, to relieve the po-
itics Of the country from the tremendous influ-
ence of the oficeholdcrs, most assuredly its end
would be best promoted by making 1t apply to
those who have the creator Influence, and
surely q member of the national republican
committee is moro influential parsonage than
member of county committee. liz. Hayes,
however, thinks otherwise-at least lie acis as
il he Ioes-anl 50 Mr.. Fillcy, member OF the
national republican committee, retains his posi-
ton as postmaster Of st. Louis. aud Mr.. Nc
Corluick, secretary OF tho same committee, re-
taius his position as assistant secretary OF the
Treasury. Republication in the United States
to raightlorward people, is hard to understand,
and in 20 particular moro SO than 10 its essays
at civil reform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

Since Saturday Intelligence has reached US
that Gen. Fitz Lee has received two more dele
gates from Manchester county, and Gen. Ma
hone FIVE from Prince Edward. The tally now
stands Daniel 2lS Malone lS5, Holiday 80,
Lee 80, Taliafcrro IS. and Terry Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
ruELlsuEp DAILY AND TRLwEEKLi BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN-
MONDAY EVENING, JULY lG, 1877.

Mr. BENJAMIN Wade will not live under the
imputation that he has become reconciled to
tue Presidents policy. 10 a letter TO the
Washington Republican, which paper had an
nounoad that he had been 80 reconelled, he
says:
"While am DOW, as ever. republican,
anxious for the success of that party, believing
that it has done more to sustain the rights OF
man and promote the principles of just gov:
crnment than any political organization Of
which We have any account, L cannot per-
nit my sentiments to be mIsrcpresented.-
Sine, nv letter to MIR. Painter, which was sur
reptitiouyly published, have written TO no
one upon the "Ifcsi2ent's policy and have
spoken 10 very few persons upon The subject,
and then always 10 defense Of the sentiments OF
that letter. which few hereabouts oppose. |
regret to say that all that has since transpired
in the South and in the North has but confirm
ed me in the correctness Of the sentiments cx.
pressed 10 that letter. will add that greatly
fear this policy, under color of what is called
"0cal self yoreonment." is but an ignominious
surrender Of the principles of nationality Tor
which our armies fought, and for which thous:
ands upon thousands Of brave men died, and
without which tho war was failure aud our
boosted government myth.
Dir. Wade having been shelVed by the ruling
majority Of his party 10 Ohio, is, as all men OF
his antecedents who are not philosophers would
be, spitelul, and manilests his resentment by
his opposition to Mr.. Hayes. against whom,
however, no has the special complaint that he,
Hayes, beat him. Wade, for the Govcrnorship
or nbio A sorn onno said that he saw pc0plc
walking about the streets as dead as though
they were 10 their graves. MIR. Wade belongs
to that class, and would do vel! in future to re-
tire to his room and solacc himself with Mother
Goose, the only book, he told an interviewer
lately, he now reads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

Moro trouble is expected to-day at Montreal
between the lriSh.Cathocs and Pfotcstants.
Happily in this c,uT;ry suoh troubles have
ceased TO exist, and we don't soc why they
should continue in Canada. fit be essentially
necessary for the Welfare Of Ireland that her
sons Of opposite religious faith should fight on
every anniversary Of the battle of the Boyne,
let the Gghtiug be done on her own green
fields. They have no right to be troubling,
inoonvouicncipg and eudangcriug other people
who are by no means interested in their SQUAD.
bles aud the government of the New Dominion
don't appear in a favorable light by allowing
such disgraccful proceedings in ono of its
largest cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

FATAL AccIDENT-TariJle DEATH Of u
Beautiful Young La,ly.-On Saturday even
ing last, while out horseback riding, near Paris,
in Fauquier county, Miss Roberta Ferguson, only
daughter of the late James Ferguson, esq.
was thrown from her horse and instantly killed.
Tho horse became frightened and dashed off at
full speed. and after running some distance
fell, catching the fair rider under him, break
ing her neck and causing instant death. Miss
Ferguson was exceedingly attractive. accom-
plishcd and beautiful, and her sad and terrible
death casts dark shadow of sorrow over the
hearts Of many true friends and admirers, who
in this the hour Of their atfliction experience q
keen realization that
Hope and love and beauty's bloom
Are blossums gathered for the tomb
There's nothing true but heaven"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

Yesterday was st. Swi'hin's day. There
were indications OF rain in the evening, but as
it did not come those who believe 10 The legend
will not expect any for the next forty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
Destructive Storm In CuIpeper.

On Wednesday evening last, about four
broke over the upper part Of CuIpepcr county,
the most violent ever known in that section by
the oldest nIlabilant. 1t lasted bnt short
time, but left in It's wake evidences OF It's
kinship TO some of those northwestern storms,
of which We have re3sut!y read IN the daily
journals. A heavy black cloud lowered Tor
few minutes over Castle mountain, and bGlst IN
all lis fury leavelng 10 its course trees, iences,
growing crops and buildings. 1t struck The
large barn OF A. q. Jennings, near GourdvIue
Church, and in the twinkling Of IN eye 1t was
heap of ruins, catching in its tall three men,
five horses and some hogs, but most remarkable
neither men horses or hogs were seriously hurt.
Henry Jennings, son OF A. T.. jennings, aud
two colored men, had sought shelter from The
storm in the basement Of the barn, and at the
first warning Of danger they attempted to cs-
cape, but before they could move i've steps The
building was down on them, forcing them TO
the earth, but fortunately and miraculousIy they
escaped with their lives and without serious in.
Jury. YOuHg Jennings and one Of the men had
reached the door, and in their fall, fell one on
each side OF large block Of timber, about II
inches high, and were thereby saved. Had they
moved few inches forward both would have
been instantly killed, as one Of tho heavy stills
fell within few inches oil their position. The
other coored man made a likewise narrow es-
cape. The horses were Frustrated and held
down by the debris, and it was necessary to cut
through two floors to cztricatc them. The barn
was built about thirty years ago by Mr.. Geo.
Ficklin, and was probably the largest frame
building in that section of Virginia, being over
100 feet long and 50 wide, and about the height
Of five story house, surmountcd by a bclltry
or cupola. MIR. Jennings owns the place known
as Thompsonvic, onco the home of the pres
cnt Secretary Of tho Navy. All of his farming
Implements, wagons and carriage were de-
stroycd; severe loss to him. The growing
corn, in the track Of the storm, was greatly dam.
aged by the hail. In tho yard of Mr.. Richard
S. Rixey number Of large locust trees were
destroyed and other damage caused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

Another revolution has broken out in San
Domingo. Negroes arc good subjects but bad
rulers, and when left to their own control arc
apt to begin in anarchy and ond in Garbarism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
As the express train from Washington for New

7
York, which arrives at Philadelphia AT p. H.,
was passing through the West Philadelphia
tunnel Saturday it jumped the track, the bag
gage car was demolished and the train set on Fl ire.
Joseph Miller fireman, WAS instantly killed, and
Engineer Fagar very seriously injured. A pas-
senger named Samuel Frame had his 10. leg
cut oh and died Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16
France.

The BonapartisL Committee mel Yr~tIi.'
to receive the report OF the result OF NJ !tw
hers visit TO ChiscIhurlt, aud 4 snbs1llrat T..
tcrycw with NJ. Eonrlon, Minister nI the In!r
rior. 1t is stated that the BonlrariSs c1n.
Government support for 30 candidates, wirrr
Of one hundred have been accepted AMI iirr'
eight taken undcr considerations.
Tho Paris Mouiteur asserts that thr repuhl'
cans admit they are certain IL lose fifty SEAT
and possibly more. The republicans IA"
made no s,lcL admission publicly; on thr r"'
trary, they appear confident Of galnln:; seal,
The Monitcur in the sane ''n""'t''"
says Intelligence reaching til" tnmr"rt''
Of the Right gives ground for the b'hl TIA"
the conservative gains will be very larE'.
Nj. lluguet, republican senator, l'- be-" =
moved FROM the post OF Mayor OF bnn'g""
Discussions between l.glIlmlsa All i''hairh
lists are becoming very marked. NJ. i'rl EaH
clieu, onn ui' the most prominent lHr'i'm'.
Senator'S. has written letter in which he "t'-
81 believe am ia 4 position 60 d"rIarc III o.
name of all true Impcriallsts and slnrHfe can
olics that We prefer even the R"ruhlic IT, IT,
Empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

TuE PRESIDENTS GIVE SERYrE lErTtE
The question whether the members Of tho ~
tional Republican Commitine hohlin., Iri"''.
appointments como within the atJpn "I ia, g.
cent order orLIdding federal oilic.r, /" take &"
active interest III politics OF be uiamcI- al l'''
teal organizations, was brought to III" nttrulta
of President Hayes lew days ago iy Mr.. NJ
Cormick, Assistant Secretary OF the irca.hI'
Mr.. |. tilley. postmaster at st. louls. An! air.
member Of the National Committee, ha!-en
his resignation TO Gov McCormicA, the srcrr'"'
Of the committee. The matter was land hcI"''
the President ~ invnIViug not Only the r'ti''
ment from the c)mu,itte" oi Mr.. llley, hni q"
Mr.. Mccormick and several Othr' nrmh''-
The President decided that ~ tins commit.
would have no political duty I" perform l."
some three years there could be Il" "lJtHt'n '
fedora. officials retaining their nlrul btt.ili'
aud, while not engaged IN political work, ""hil
not come within the limit oI his recent "r"'
Ga this ground Mr.. Iirilry'- rc-Isntil'n ~
not accepted, and it Is UNDERSTOOD ll'A .'.
Mccormick will retain the arcrcars-Inp 1T ~"
National Committee, and that note - '''
designations OF members holding I"d'rH "i''.
Of which there are several, will b." a'T'p'ri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-16

John Shelter, living in G'th s!F'"' -'''
York. assaulted young s"n Of thafIcz Ii" 'I'"
acher, neighbor, yesterday arL whsn the ~
ter intcrlcred, knnckC him down. kadeiha. -
whose skull was fractured. lioi Ell. h'Ef. 49,
Shelter was arrested