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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-21

Died al the residence Of VIM. +. Moore. near
Vienna, in Fairfax county, On the morning OF
the lG.h inst, Mrs ELIZABETH }. TROTr,
reict Of .ho lsLn Elder Samuel Trott in the 10Th
yosr oc her ago. Tho death of this good woman
deserves moro than notice o; the daLo Of death
and age. In al her circle Of acquaintance shc
WIS beloved, ard her many dotI3 Of kirdaess,
her attend anco by tho bed Of tho sick, her mid
night vigils by tho couch Of tho dying, her COM
forting word; to tho QcteI, and hor many acts
Of charity will long ba remembered. If the
tleols Of tho good Iva al:rr thon then has this
noble woman left Il record worthy Of imitation
n model by which the rising generation of wom-
snhood may wull take pAttarn. Having early
tho church Of her rs. and last choice. aad her
lifn examplGed tha! Of The true Christian, and
in her last moments she gave evidence that she
had chosen tho good pirt, telling thoso watch
ing by her bedside, "all is we'll.
Tho triumph OF ChrisLi4n ovoT death WAS
never moro touc!ingly and beautifully illNs.
lrnLeL than 81 tho death bed Of AIRS. RU I'll
RADCLIFFE who died Tuesday evening. She
wss surrounded by friends and relations, and
after calling each one separately 10 her bedside
and bidding them farewell, sho sddressed taonl
collectively, telling them how happy she was, and
urging all To cndeavor to meet her in Hasven.
Alter She hsd finished speaking, though tho
roughly Frustrated by disease and the eZtroma
heat strength WAS given her to sing two hymn;
II want to bo al angop' and Tho Promised
Land'-in the most beautiful and affecting man
nor. She was in tho 2lst year Of her sge, end
loaves an infant daughter. Sho WAS tho dsug!l-
ter Of the late } ohm FOTnsh:ll, and enjoyed the
lovo and confidence of large circle OF friends
She WAS sick only ono week, and Is represented
81 having suffered intensely.
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The FauIuIer Senatorial District
WHO Shall be s'fhe sOfli-
ing fsNu c''

10 the Editor Of the Alerant1riu Ga:stts.:
Your paper crculatcs throughout the Sena-
torial District in which | live, and ask the
use of your columns to call the attention Of our
people to gentleman in our midst who is emil
nently qualified for the high trust Of Senator.
L,n1es Y Brooke il gentleman Of honor and
reputation, an able Lawyer AID an experienced
legislator. "Tho criminal code oil this Com
monwealth is under revision; the work will be
completed by the next General Assembly. 1t
touches society 10 its dearest Interests, aad y OF
first Importance 10 the State. Mr.. Bsook1 is
industrious, OF exemplary habits and i lard
worker. His experience, loaroiug and talent
Gt him for this work, and it Is Important that
he should bear part in the rc7!sion above
referred to. The affairs Of the poor Old State
arc such that unless something is done Tor her
by her legislators, and that speedily, trouble
and disasters con!rout her people. Tier most
experienced, wiscst and i;scrcc!cst sln! should
represent her in the ntx| Assembly. lat the
people of this district do their part anu elect
Mr.. Brooke as their Senator. "FARMER.
July p, 1871.
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AT TIE PRESIDENTS HOUSE.
's'l,c Eastern War.

A dispatch from pesth announces tina
Prince Gortschakoff has entered into lorna
engagement that the Danubian PrinclpaIlte:
shall not participate in Tic war or receive any
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT after The conclusion
of peaoe.
/ A Ragusa telegram says iiat the llerze:go
yniau Insurgents are marching on l'anganl to
aid tho Montenegrlns.
A third pontoon bridge over the Danube has
been constructed at Rahova.
Only two thousand Turks were captured al
Nkopolis; the rest were killed wounded OF
escaped.
-Four vessels have been sunk by the ltussians
in the SuIina branch OF the Danube, a mile and
q half below the upper entrance. About live
hundred cubic yards OF stones have been thrown
on top Of these vessels, and the depth Of water
in tho channel reduced to four feet.
Yesterday large Russian loroe attacked the
Turks under Usman lasha, covering l'levna.
Osmau Pasha made successful defence. After
a conflict of ten hours the Russians we're defeat.
ed, and rctrcated abandoning their dead and
wounded Tho Ottoman loss was comparative
" small,
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NpWS Riflln ElRy.

A delegation consisting Of John Pool, kon-
meth Rsynor and j. Parker Jordon, Of N. c;
DR.. z. 2. Phelps, Jsm,s ID. Brady, $. Z. Bal-
lev, NJ. D. Ball, Maurice Smith and others OF
VIRGINIA were al the Executive Mansion yestcr-
dsy TO urge upon tho President the Claims OF
Joseph Segar Of Va, for appointment Tho
President expressed himself as favorable 10 III
S., and it is thought that he vii! be provided Tor
While Con. Sharpe, surveyor OF tho port OF
New York, was passing tho Herald ollico in that
CITY, Yesterday afternoon, ho was attacked and
badly beaten by VIM. II. Grace, q former lnspec'
tor in the custom house who hnd been dismissed.
Gen. Sharpe was knocked down and WAS badly
GU. over the head and eyes. Ills assallant was
arrested and taken TO the Tonlbs, where ho VIZ:
held in 81 ,0(0 bail for assault.
a Brownsville (Texss) dispatch says item
Escobedo, who is working for LsrLo, is now a!
Rio Grsnds City, and it is said that his men arc
armed and occupy 81 encampment without any
concsalment. Col. Abram Agurre and scvera
other Mexican officers AZ Mstsmorss arc under
! arrest for communicating with Escobedo. IL II
| said that exGov. DaviOla is near EdlnblIrg, Tex.
! recruiting fer Lerdo.
| 1t is stated that DR.. Warren, Of Paris, ha
| received sn authorization from tho Turkish Wa
Department, through tho Ottoman legation il
| Paris, to SOLICIT properly qualified American sur
| geons for tho Turkish army. Thor pay Will b'
500 gold per month, and their expense vii! b.
paid TO Gonslantinople.
| Chief Joseph 10 ignt with tho regular cav
slry and volunteers on Tueadsy last killed anc
wounded portion, stampcded tho rest and ro
msjnod master Of tho situation, gaining n com
| plete victory.
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EXCURSIONS TO PINEY POINT

COMFORT AND PLEASURE.
Parties DESTROYS Of escaping the heat and dust
OF the city and svsiling themselves Of pleasant
ride on the Potomac will tske tho splendid.
steamer
"CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT
leaving her wharf foot of seventh st.. for Piney
Point every Saturday night at 8 80 D. H., srriv-
ing st Plney Point at T g. II. Sunday, the best
place for salt water bathing. fishing, Grabbing ant
sailing.
At p. m. Sunday, the boat leaves Pinov
Point for Point Lookout, giving q msgnii Co..
view Of Chesapeake Bay, returns to fncv
Point at u y, H., end leaves for home ut p. L..
Sunday night. arriving in Washng.on at e g. H.,
Monday morHing.
The best eating csn be hsd or tho boat or at
tho hotel at reasonable rates.
Fare, round trip, $l.50.
Berths and state rooms mag be hal on appli"
cal On or board the boat
A full brass band on every trip.
Hor semi. weekly family excursions ara also
becoming exceedingly popular. leaving WASH
ington every Monday and Friday at G.%0 p. III.
and returning ct 1890 p. M Music and dane
Ing on board. Fare, 81 cents round trip.
The steamer will stop at 81 DOCS wharf ST Alag =
andris every trip.
The boat cen be chartered for excursions.
ROBERT PORTNEK.
jy lift President, Z. s. B. Co.
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MONETARY AMP COWtsEKEasL.

I ALEXANDRIA MARKET. July II The market
; clio 90 " .N Nnd lowsr, with genera filling of
| ii price. pts continue large, lal oil5r
iu,r /, lsy amounted to s2G7 bushels of grain.
Flour is dull with light receipts Whest sold
al l5S aud lGO Tor small lots OF strictly choice,
and 120al50 for inferior to coed. White Corn
sold st 10, and mixed at IS and GO. No Rye re-
ported, and re" Oats brought 35. Sc and 40.
BALTIMORE July 2!.-Virginia Gs, old, go;
deferred 1t; 60. consolidated G34: do. I'd series 40
Cotton stondy midding l2s. Flour steady and
unchanged. Wheat dull End lowor; Southern
red primo 13SalG3; do. amber 100; do. white
l5O4lG0; Pcnna red l55sl5S; No. , Western
winter red Aug delivery lila; do. Sept 1894.
dull and easier; West. mixed spot snd July GIL;
Aug COL! Sept COZ steamer 81. Oats dull and
unchanged Rye dull at 70s73. Hay dull and
unchanged. Sugar frmer, but not quotably
Ii CHER st II! Coffee quiet; Rio cargoes 1G!s2Q;
jobbag l7a23. Wh!skey dull at 81 III.
New YORK, July 2l..stocks fell off at open.
ing to i; since partially recovered. Money
H. Gold 1Q5! -Four dull and declining.
Wheat dull and declining. Corn lc better and
active.
BANK STATRMENr.--New York, July IL
Loans, 81, $50 500
Specie, dccro&!a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3,90S. 600
Legal tenders, decrease. .......-.... 1,"O9. 500
Deposits, decroaso. ...-....... 6.2ll SUI
Circulation decroa.o. ~ UCO
Reserve, decrease. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3648, S25
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, july 81.
Sun risoS............ IS Moon sets.......... IL
Sun sots".,........ II High wster.."..... . W
ARRIVED.
Steamer Suo Baltimore, TO } Brodcrs & Co.
SAILED.
Steamer j w Thompson. Loonardtown, 10
y A Reed.
Steamer Mattano, Nomni, TO dos Brodors
81 Go.
MEMORANDA.
Schr jennie Rossino sailed from Providence
for this port 18th.
Schr Hampton, honce for Boston, a. Vineyard
Haven 18TH
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ESOR MOUNT VEKNON.

STEAMER MAkI WASHINGTON.
Daily trips, leaving tho wharf, foot Of Primes
slrset, at H. ID III. Carriages are in wal.ing at
Mount Vernon Springs wharf 10 take vsl!1rd
pleasant ride of ono mlc III | Il half through
beautiful grove to tho mansion door. Round
trip, including admission e. grounds, csrrlsgo
fare, &c, ST..
CHEAP CHiLDEEN'S TRIP.
Children will ba Lakon OH Saturdays Tor 10 cls,
Adults 25c. hound trip allowing tho privilege
Of landing and visiting tho bpsL's return n! "nT
Of her whsrvcs.
Tickets will onti!lo tho holders TO stop over at
the usual landings until the return trip OF tbs
boat; good only on Saturdays. Children mu.t
in si cases DO accompanied Ivy their parents OF
some adult friend
THE STEAMBOAT MARY WASHING
TON can DO chartorad for Excursions by ap-
plying on board TO 7. II. TEo'Fii President
of the Compsny or TO II. &. SLAI AkE n
his Insurance otlics, ), end 80 King street. 10 Ito
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SUMMER RESORTS.

VTISlTOHS TO THE MOUNTAINS OF
v VIRGINIA
during the soasnn OF 1877 will fad Il:
THE Orkney SPRINGS.
shenandoah county, Va, twolYe milas from the
Baltimore sni Ohio Railroad, ut MI Jackson.
a SUMMER RESORT.
which iino mountain air and scenery, sdmIrAb!o
and extensive hotel accommodations. AMI va
rely Of gay ginilSemo2ts rondor t:uy delightful,
whilo tho numerous mineral springs, winch Ara
shown both by analysis Aad tho %onIcr!"' ru7es
they have wrought 20 bD tho
BEST MIN EKAL WATERS OF
AMERICA,
offer TO invaliIs suiorng with CHROME disoasos
rome lies Of unsurpassed utility and power: For
Springs pamphlet apply at Lcadbcstcr q Br"s'
drug sore, in A cXanlrie. or write t.
g. GOODE, Manager,
ic3O-1rn Orkney Springs.
DOARDING-Pc.s desiring healthy
ID and pleasant mountain homo for tho s"n'-
mer can bo accommodated within walking dis
tsnco Of the White POST where thoro nro
churches and postotlice. Address N. 5. NJ,
White Post Clarke county, Va. je20
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TOR SALE.

cnsr for sale my RESIDENCE, situated on
tho oa-t sido Of Columbus street. between King
and Prince sts The house contains II rooms,
and the lot IL ~ f,ot tr2at. rHnnlag BACK Hall
tbe snusre. improved by q Brick Stable and
Carriage House The property is situated 90
nosrly the highest point Of the city. and is we'll
adapted ss residence for either a physician,
lawyer o. Clergyman.
mot sold at private sala before thu 18th IN
slant, (SATU REhl) IL will b sold by pnbhc
auction, at tWn!va o'clock Of that day, On the
premises. ,,,-,
1T 4. u. JOHNSON, 3D. d.
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The late Presidential contest cngendcred
much bad blood" which GOODNESS and judg.
ment will correct The bad blood luducsd
by persistent violation Of Natures great but
simply laws requires not only cooncss and luds;
ment, but obedience to hygicbic measures and
the proper use of DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture to
insure its publication.
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DEATH OF DR.. L. G. AMRLER.-Dr. Richard
Carey Ambior who moved to this city four
years ago and resided hero until list Spring,
whom ne returned TO lis home in Fauquior CO.,
died day or two ago 10 WAS one of those
Virgins gontIemen Of tho olden school, now so
rarely seen, and was, in addition, 3 talented man
and one Of the first scholars Of his limo He had
an extensive acquaintance, and his death Will
be regretted throughout this whole section OF
| tho State
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THREE HOURS ON THE POTOMAC
MUSIC AND DANCING.

The Potomac Forty Co.'S. steamer CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA will mako family exclusions
THURSDAY EVENINGS, commencing on
Tuesday, July 10. IS7T. Tickets l5c. Boat will
leave foot Of King street p: y. 80 p. H. sharp.
jy G-tf
ITO! FOE PlNEY POINT, FORT MON
III. ROE NORFOLK AND TIE CAPEs'
The splendid steamer JANE MOSELEY viii
resume her SATURDAY NIGHT TRIPS t.
the above points. commencing SATU HDA!
EVENING, the 10Th instant! 1T SO O'Clock
returning, will arrive in A!oyandrla about $50
3. III. Monday.
Fare Bound tip 10 rincy Point s.; t. L.:
other points 81. C4ll auL SECURE :tste:''m
for this delightful trip
Good Caterer ampIoyo,!. Piano on board
SAM'B BACON, Pro=l.
io1l T. Il. REED Agent.
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POSTAL CoSyxSr1oN.-Mayor Kcmper has

POSTAL CONVENTIONS Mayor kcmpor has
appointed tho following named gentlemen az
delegates from this city to the Southern Postal
Convention to assemble vt cid Point Comfort
on tho 18th instant Col. John s. Barbour,
Lewis Mcilcnzio $. Spencer, John B. Smoot,
j r.. i5cc!;h +. Z. Downham, Edgar Snow
den, S%m'l H. Lunt, f. &. Corbett, Mercer
Slaughter.
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A PLEASANT EXcuRsEoS.-0ne Of tho most ploas-
urabls excursions OF the season was given by the
directors and officers Of the elegant steamer Wander
bilt to their numerous friends last night. All tho
participants seemed thoroughly to enjoy themselves,
rs the officers left nothing undonc to make each md
every ono have charming time. Music and dane
ing added greatly to the enjoyment, and, as usual on
such occasions time seemed too quickly to take wings
unto itself. No boat ever had q more obliging and
polite .et Of officers, and all who were on board last
night feel deeply indebted to them for their uniform
kindness and attention. 1t is understood that a
family excursion will be given on the steamer on
Tuesday, lst instant to Pney Point, to DO managed
on the subscription plan, and parties wishing to
make this pleasant trip Leave their names at tho
German Eank.
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Notice to City Tax Payers.
Collectors Office, Aloxsndrla. Va.

July lZLn, ISL )
Notice is ho cby given tina: the tax bills duo
for 1a77 uro now in oar hands for collection, and
the attention Of parties Interested is respectfully
csed to tho following provision IN tho revenue
bill Of That year:
Upon AL bills paid ii. full in u. $. currency,
gold or silver coin by the lst day Of August
1877, tho Collectors Of Taxes shsll a!lo~ d dis
count Of twenty five per cent, and upon all bills
paid in full in U. 5. currency, gold or SILVER
coin by the Is! day Of September 1871, Inc Col
lectors of Taxes shall allow q discount Of twenty
pcr cont; upon all bills paid in full in U. ). cur
rency, gold or silver coin by tho Isl day Of Oe-
tobcr, ISL tho said Collectors shall allow dis,
count of fifteen per cent, and upon al! bills PAID
in full in U. s. currency gold or silver con Oy
tors s!.sll allow discount Of ten per cont, and
damages al the rate OF twelve per Gentum shs .l
be paid upon I'LL taxes nos paid by June lst' iale;
the SAID COLLECTORS furnishing tho Finance Com
mtLoo with list of names, dates and discounts
allowed, for which they are to have credit; oH!
in COUPONS s. h. FIELD. Col. South. Dist.
iy l2-tNl j. r. HILL, Col. North. Dist,
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Hook AND LADDER EXCURSION. Mon.

day evening the annual moonlight excursion OF
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company TO Mar
shall Hall will take place. The excursions here
tofore given by this company havo always pass
cd off most pleasantly and were regarded as the
excursions Of the season. From the names OF
the gentlemen on tao committee, this ono will
no doubt fully como up TO lis predecessors: The
commodious steamer Charlotte Vanderbilt has
been chartered, and first class music Will DO on
hand
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ArorLExy.-An old man named George Grccn,
woll known as pcdlar of crabs and CLAIMS wa,
taken violently i'll at Dec's oyster house, on Royal
street, near Prince this morning, with commissions
Dr. f. a. Stablcr was called in, and decided that the
sick man WAS suffering from attack of apoplexy.
IIo had him removed to the aims house, whore he
will bc properly cared for.
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EXCURSIONS, PICNICs, &c.

MOONLIGHT EXCURSION OF THG
UA RELIEF HOOK AMI LADDER 90
TO MARSF HALL, MONDAY EV'G,
JULY 23
The steamer CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT
will leave Prince street wharf at p. M, stop 1T
Marshall Hsll, and then proc bed down tn,
river; returning, leave Marshall Hall 8. 1879
p. N. and g. m.
MEDLEi'S STRING BAND has beeu en-
gagged for the occasion.
Master of Ceremonies-Cap!. Jas. N. Steuart.
Committee of Arrsngements-R. N. Latham,
j.. NJ. Buchanan, Psrk Agnew, +. II. D Bricn.
Julian Moore ard George Wise.
The committee reserve to themselves the RICH.
to eject all improper or disord9.ly persons.
Tlckets-gcntlemsr end lady 81; lady's tick
ct 60c. jy 17-4t
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FISH, OYSTERS, DC.

cro T. PRICE J. +. COCK.
rELICACIES OF THE SEASON.
Wo have this day opened ST No. Ii north
Fa;- st., adjoining the Market squsrc, store:
where all the dslicsces of the season, from land
rsngements by which wo shall have tho earliest
FRUITS and VEG ETABLES. fresh from tho
trees and vines, and FRESH FISH, CKABS,
CLANS, Sc, will be brought us daily IN ice
packages by the Potomac river boats.
Ord9rs from tho country promptly attended to.
jy l3tt ihiGh ~ Oooh'
WYNN. Il. SMITH,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer i'll
OYSTERS, FISH, PRODUCE, &c., &c,
north Fairfax street,
Has constantly on hand Oysters OF the best quhl-
tv from Norfolk and elsewhere received fresh
by steamers overy day, and is prepared TO iuf-
nish the trado 81 as low pricos rs any house IN
the city. o:,.,
Es-All orders intrusLed 10 him shall receL'o
prompt and careful attention. sep
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List Of Letters.

The following is q list OF the letters remaining
in the Postonice in this city July Il.
Persons calling for letters will say they NJ adj
verlised and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days, they by
sent to the dead letter Office in Washington.
Ahern Mrs K johnson. Alex
Brown, Il II Maddox, w Il
Bell, Sadie Marshall, Henry
Collard, Mrs A Powell, Miss Nsncy
Douglas, John Quinn, Lewis
Dixon. Miss k.ate 5moot, JOS III
Digs, Moses, crI Wright Miss Mag
Hal, Horny Washington, Msrgare.
Holmes, Edward Whslon, Miss Mary Z
Hawkins, John = Watts, Mrs Csrs 4
.Iunior Mrs Anna
WM N. BERKLEY Postmaster.
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ADpGr1oNAL MAIL FACILITIES --Postmaster
Borklcy, in order to afford all the accommoda-
ton ho possibly can. will hereafter mako up and
sond of daily, except Sundays. at 1880 D. m, 8
mail for Washington, Baltimore and the coun.
try supplied by tho B. s. o. Il. +.
NJ. T. CuURCII.--Thn services IN this church
to morrow morning will be Of unusual interest
A. large number of rrobationors will DO received
into the church, and special sermon will be
addressed 10 them by tho pastor, Rev. w. e.
Webb.
PoLICs lTEMs The only CASES ~ tho station
house since yesterday were those Of Barney
Bonnet. ard Edward Galiaghcr, for boing drunk
and disor,!erly, who were Encd and locked VI
IT, await payment. D.. .- .-.---.
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rIANOS AND ORGANS.

pIANOS AND ORGANS.
From tho most celebrated factories, for sale and
rant. Pianos and Organs sold on tho inst lment
plan on Lhe most reasonable terms. Tuning and
rersiring promptly attended TO hy experienced
nen at w
G. REICHEN BACH'S
PIANO WI RER q d MS,
-, EIeyon.h e.. few doors above Penna ave.
Washington, d. &.
Solo Agency for District Of COLUMBIA ana q A. J..
oYsnIri, Va, nf tho celebrated kN ABE y
CO.'S. and McCAMMON'% favorita PIANOS.
10 lii-1f
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From Washington.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES To TIE GAZETTE
: WASHINGTON, July 2l.-Oue Of The most
,huushtiu public men 10 tie Union SAID ta'day
that The Genesis or going firth Of ucw political
issues seemed TO have for the past quarter OF
century begun 10 The Virginia mountains. The
john Brown raid opened the path 10 "hich
the radical republican party fought to success
through war, and, in the same nelchborhood
has begun the strife which is 10 dlsuntc nollti'
cal parties for ct least the coming campalgu
The old party bases, growing out CT the slavery
controversy, have been long melting away, but
the railroad strikes snow how urgent IS the nc
&C ssity Of settling the pending financial qucs-
TONS and grappIiug with the mighty problem
of the relations of capital ard labor This week,
he said, has decided the the question On which
will be fought out tho party strlcs oil the resi-
duo of this century.
AT TIE PRESIDENTS HOUSE.
The President has not remained at The Sol
dicr's Home to-day, but has been at the Exc:
cutivc office all day. There has been a special
conference of the members of the Cabinet, aud
words can not express too strongly the deter
mipation to give all the aid the general govern
meat can muster to assist the States in whose
limits instructions against the laws have broken
out
All is Quiet here. The railroad employees Gle
content, and although ii is rlmurcd that NAL
contents have been striving TO gel np some
movement here, the caicavdr has totally
failed.