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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA NJ ARKET, June -, !S!S.-Thcrc
is no improvement! TO note in tho market since
yesterday, and prices continue depressed. There
were sales Of two lots Of Flour yesterday--on O!
500 and tho other Of 600 bbls, which had been in
store for somo months-on private terms.
Wheat is in light receipt, and the only sales To-
day were st 10j. Germ ID scarce; .oJ bushels OF
white brought Co. and ono lot Of yellow So. N"
Rye or Oats reported.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARK ST. JunoN, ISIS.
Beef Catte-Pricos today RAGGED rs follow:
Best BCcv y. . .
Generally rated first quality t. -
Medium or good fair quality ...."..." G2 q g.
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows ~ .. ) g.!
Extreme range oGprlces .............."i " a 8 e
Most Of the sales wero from ...........t 81 5 -
Total receipts for the week lG6 head. Total
sales for the week I'LL hoad.
Trade WIS quite active al tho opening OF In"
market, and continued so 70. some time, and
prices wero q shade higher taan they were last
week, but weakened before q great many sales
were made, whom operations woro elected with
moro difficulty ut rates abont tho SAmo Us last
week, Before the close tho market became quite
dull, but all tho Cattle wcro disposed OF with
few exceptions, including = number left over
from last week.
Mlch Cows-Tho receipts have been light
and sales fairly active et Is to S15 per head.
Sheep and Lambs With marked falling oil;
in the receipts, and an active Eastern and inlc
home demand, prices show decided improve
mont uyor last weeks offerings. Wo quote
Sheep ut %!ai1c pcr lb gross AS to quality, which
com pares favoratly with last weeks olArlng-
Stool; Sheep 50aS2 81 per head, or 'a5ic per
lb, and dull Lambs 4tsG: per lb groas. Re
caipts this week 1879 head.
uo9s-The market has boon fairly active un~
der the influence Of somowhnt limited receipts,
and at considerable advance on last week.
figures. Tie quality Of the offerings is quite rs
gou ID MS it WAS last week. Tho receipts u Satur
day were nelrly 2SCJ hc.d, nuL tho Mondays
run some 1909. We quote a. 54a6@ low soIIng
under 81 {, most sales being recorded ~ DC per IL
net RcvcirlG this week 5eSI head.
BALTIMORE. juno 25.-Virgnia G', old, p
do "a series :!S due coupons 81 Cotton dun
and steady: mddling IL! Flour more activ"
and unchanged. Whcat-Soulhern choic"
grades scarce and firm; others dull; Western
dull, weak and lower; Southern Fed choice llda
rs; do amber 100 PcnnM red llGall7; No I"
Western winter red spot III bid juno JlO bid
July lO2ialO}; August and Soptr loo. Com
Southern scarce and firm; Western dull. veal
and lower; Southern white - do yellow ~!
Western mixed spot, June and July 1b2; Aug't
1Gi Sept AIS steamer % Oats firm md high
or Southern 32l35 Western white 80; do mix
cd 90; Penna %0a32 Rye dull and nominal.
Hay steady, firm and unchanged. Coli dull
and nominally unchanged. Sugar steady nna
unchanged. Whiskcy hrmor at s W.
Tho receipt; Of wheat at Liverpool for Tho past
threo days were - mqusrlnre, including l0YCN'
American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

A correspondent complains that "ooe OF the
saddest signs of the times is the continual de-
crying of legislative bodies aud fluctuations on
their adjournment" But oh q saddcr sign is
that legislative bodies have 50 degeneratod that
their adjournment is cause of fclieitatiou. Let
the legislative bodies be improved and the signs
will imorove. The "machine" wants overhaul
ing and thoroughly repairing, and as tho time
is approaching for nominations, let tho people
soc that the knife is put at the root OF the
tree, and the evil eradicated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

We have received neat little pamphlet
giving description OF the Long Island Sum.
mcr Resorts and published in the interest OF
the Long Island Railroad, Of which MIR. S.
Spencer, so we'll and fayorably known III this
city, is the eficient superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

It will be seen that those having the manage
ment of the proposed Agricultural Fair. to be
held hero next fall, will have everything 10
readiness by the lst of October, and during
that month it is hoped there will be an
exhibition here worthy of the city and sur
rounding country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25
DIED.

MIS- 1n's AG aHEEsE Me &C wife Of Robert g.
McCuen, in the 10th year of her age. r. The
funeral will take place tomorrow. at o'clock
D. M, from her late residence, near the corner
of Pitt and Gibbon streets.
Juno 18th, 1878, at Woodvillo, Orange county,
Va, Mrs. NORA +. LACY, wife of VIM. j.:
Lacy, and daughter Of Mrs. Mary Willis, oil
Orange county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

The voices of tho children arc now heard
throughout the land. 1t is commencement
time, and the reader must recolIect that bio or
she was once child, and that the little ones, as
we'll az those of older growth, like to see their
names 10 print if but once 10 lifetime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25
Denial Confirmed.

LEWISTON, Me-, June 25.-Rev. DR.. Chevey
informs reporter of tho Journal that he dis
tinctly remembers meeting Speaker Randall on
a steamer en- route from Washington to Rich
mond, Va, on the day before Lincoln assassi'
nation, and that on the day after Lincoln's as
sassinaton Randall came from Richmond to
Petersburg when Chevey again conversod with
him and Informed him of Linooln's assassina
ton, thus confirming Randall's denial of the
Washington dinner party story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

And now there arc 10 be palace dry
goods cars" Woll everything is tending to the
palatia, but how, in these timcs-hnd times
when tho CRY for money was mover so distinct
these palaces ore maintained, or by whom, is
problem not 30 easily solved. THIS is essen
tally people of "show." however, and they
spend the last cent making "display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

1t is apparent that there will be an exciting
contest in this district for the Congressional
nomination. MIR. Nealo. of this city, has al
ready developed strength not only highly
gratifying to him and his friends, but which
will greatly enhance his chances before the con-
vantinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

The proceedings OF the Potter Investigating
committee arc amusing, but Of what practical
use, is not quite di>ceruibe. The people arc
paying for the fun. bot the witnesses SIC a5out
the only ones who are making euything.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TR1-WEEhLl .
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE %. 1919


It will be seen that the Baldwin Locomotive
Works will turn out this year two hundred and
fifty locomotives. Now, there is no reason why
locomotives could not b. constructed here,
where all the material can be procured VIII so
little trouble aud at such comparatively small
coat, aswell asipP Philadelphia. The establishment
or rsthor 70 establishment, Of locomotive ADD
car works here ought to be very remuneratlVe.
The grounds and even bulldogs can be procured
at very small outlay. aud coal, iron, NC,
are 80 accessible that it is wonder capitalists
have not turned their attention here long ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

1t is understood that the Congressional con,
vention for this district will be held in this
city somewhere about the Goth Of August. No
official announcement, however, has yet been
made, DOR has the District Committeo had any
meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

came weaker. She retained consciousness and
eonyorscd with her parents and king AIphanso
who il deeply affected. There was to have been
grand celebration of the Queen eighteenth
birthday on Monday Great grief aGd sympa-
thy arc expressed throughout the city; Masses
arc said every hour in the churches. Bulletins
arc issued TO Tie people every three hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

Mrs. jerks ought TO be horse lnarua' It
she amt, and is only the wife Of "Captaiu
jerks" Some Of her stories would do to tell TO
''the marines"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

Mrs. jerks opinion Of Gar. Butler Is thai
"be' 3 just beautiful !; aod who's he smiles he is
perfectly lovely" 10 any one who has sccn
Gen. Butler th- biz ia DalpabIc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

Tho other evening man with box ofstraw'
berries in his hand boarded Woodward ave.
nue. car at Clifford street and sat down beside
pale. faced and nervous looking passenger. In
about minute the nervous man, who had
SHE'D along as far as he could, queried beg
pardon, sir, but what are tho contents OF that
box p, ''Strawberries. ''Strawberries-
strawberries they may explode, sir" 'Oh,
I guess not" laughed the citizen. mo levity
no lcvity, sir p commanded the other, as he
pulled out his note book and began reading a
printed slip. IL have here list of explosive
articlcs-tea kettles, gunpowder, camphor bot.
tIe s' candesticks, milk cans tea pots, apple
sauce fried cakes strawberries, sir, straWber-
ries-hero it is-and there is big black ID
here for dangerous ! will ride on the plat
form, sir take no chances, Sir. And DO
was as GOOD as his word, and the citizen was
observed to handle tho box very carefully
Detroit Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

J. Meredith Read, the Charge d'Afaires at
Greece. has received notice that the Office is
abolished, Congress having made no provision
for it. The positions of Second Secretaries of
Legation at London, Berlin and Paris have also
boen abolished in the same manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25
The Acklcn Affair.

NEW ORLEANS, June 2j.-Hon }. II. Acklen,
member of Congress from the Third district OF
Louisiana has made the following statement:-
"Tho story that Cen. Rossor assaulted me IN
Welker's restaurant because OF an offered lndi-
gnity to lady is UNANIMOUSLY false, and cannot
believe the story ever emsnsted from him. lett
Washington on Thursday evening" the 10Th
ms. The SANDER was published in the Wash
ngton Evening Star on Friday the 2lst inst,
and did not come TO my knowledge until tho
night of the I'd. Being unaware OF General
Rosser's whereabouts, promptly telegraphed 10
various points TO secure his refutation OF this
assault AS yet have failed to reach him, but
an explicit denial has been made b. competent
parties in Washington. No effort will be spaEe ed
TO set this matter right, and, if necessary, lshall
return ut once to Washington for that purpose"
ST. PABL, Mimi, Juno % -Gon. L. IL. Kos
ser arrived in this city Saturday IN performance
OF his duty as Chief Engineer Of the Northern
Pacific Railway He refuses to be interviewed
in relation to the Acklen affair. lie leaves to-
morrow on an engineering trip to the Kod river
Valley.
General Rosser distinctly stated that he had
made no mention Of the affair to anybody, and
would msliu mono 1t WAS strictly private ind
personal matter Publicity, he said, comes from
some other source
A special from Nav Orleans says that Cou
grcssmap j g. II. Acklon has received the follow
nr telegram from Gen. Rosser in regard to the
rcceDt scandal iu winch these two Enn,lcmcn 81
prominently figured Il have mhdo no sta:e
menls to newspapers cuGctrnlUE EGu; lave not
sceu The National Republican nor extracts irou
it, and am not responsible Tor what II has pub
lshcd, which surely must be false.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

GEN. SHERMAN's Son BECOMES JESUIT
The Ave Nlariu, Roman Catholic journal
says:
From private letter TO one Of the friends OF
tho family we learn that MIR. Thomas Ewing
Sherman, eldest son of Lieutenant General
Sherman, Commander in Chief of the United
States Armies, sailed from Now York on the
5th instant for England, with tho intention OF
entering there the NoviListe Of the Society OF
Jesus. Mr.. Sherman, now entering on the 22d
wear of his ago, is a young man OF scholarly at
tainments and has taken his present resolve
only after mature consideration and with tho
consent of his parents. Having asked his faith
ers permission, the latter informed him that Is
mucn as he disiked the separation, be could not
refuse his request lie had always shown him.
self dutful and affectionato son, and his hap
pness could not fail TO supersede any selfish or
human impulse in the hearts of his parents. Mr.
Sherman began his studies early in boyhood at
Notre Dame, Indiana when his family removed
to Washington he entered the Jesuit University
at Georgetown, ID. G., whore he graduated with
honor; thence went to Yale College for course
of law, which he finished at the University OF
st. Louis, Mo- He has chosen England IN pre-
ference to the home branches of the Society, as
he is likely to meet with less distraction in his
chosen career among strangers than here among
his friends and the companions OF his youth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

A special dispatch says that fire in Lauden,
Cedar county, Iowa, yesterday, destroyed near
ly all the blsness houses in the town. Loss
10, COO TO 1C0. GOO dollars; partially insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

The receipt Of wheat al Liverpool for tho past
ihreo days were -, Wqusrlnra, including i0.UM'
American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-25

Hams, weighing from to II
Ill lbs each, just received by
10 rs j. &. MlLBU RN.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
THE FAIR.

Splendid Prospect Of Success
Next week, on w Wednesday, Bristol
will open the long line of Fairs from
Richmond to Nashville. We are
pleased to announce brilliant pros
pect for splendid success. The "a
members of the association have
been very active. and no pains have
been spared. Particulars |ill be
found in the column des oted to the
Fair. We wish TO add that the can
didates for Congress, from the adj
Joining districts Of the two States
will be here, and vii! speak at night.
Col. Richmond will speak at the Va.
House the night of the 18th, and
We presume the independents, Gov.
McMullin and Capt. Newberry, will
be here also. Messrs Taylor and
Pettybone are to speak here on the
10Th, but this may be changed to the
night of the l9,h. There will be
two Brass Bands here during the en-
tire Fair, and We shall have nm
abundance of music, as well as speaks
ing. Messrs. Daniel and Prldemore
will positively be here and make the
opening addresses.
Next year there will be better pre-
miums paid TO the farmers and the
ladies. The aim this year is to pu;
the Fair on a sound basis Every pre-
MUM will he paid in cash, and the
money has already been provided
We hope our farming and lady friends
will come up and help rs this year.
and we shall help them next year. A
large number of stalls has been ak
ready engaged.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10

Personal. mr.. p. Hagsn passed
east last Saturday on his way to
Stanton to ask of the court of APP
peals a new trial for Deane. He rep
resenIs the reactions for Richmond as
very great. He will get q splendid
vote in Wise, Lee and Scott. No man
Is more cool aud reliable than Mr..
Hagan and this can be taken in its
broadest sense.
Rev. P. Brooke Of Albany Ohio Is
here with his family, and on Sun day
last preached a most excellent sermon
at Emapual Church. where there will
De service next Sunday also.
Mr., John @ Statzer has raised 80
bushels Irish potatoes from piece OF
ground 80 by 66 feet. Can any on e
beat this2 If he does he will beat 500
bushels per acre.
ConalIy Shaver, who was was whip
ped last week for cattle stealing did
rot return for his other 49, Instead
of having negro blOed as stated by us.
he has dash of Indian blood in him,
His hair also indicates this.
We regret 10 announce the depart
ure of Mrs. Bette Galloway who goes
TO Lynchburg where her husband,
AIR. q. G. Galloway is doing fine
business, She has been one of the
most enterprising and estimable la
dies of our town and all Bristol while
regretting her removal Will wish her
8 life of Happiness in LyDchburg.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10

More cattle There's Caught Last
week Serg't. Jno b. Keller and Dir
A LuttreIl caught at the Piper house,
one mile north Of Abingdon on the
Russell road. james A. Hedrick and
Samr Hager, charged with stealing
four cattle for Maj. J. Handy and Of
furing them for sale to Mr.. {. Har-
melting. OF Bristol, The proof was
positive against them and they were
committed TO Jail to await Indictment
for felony. Hedrick is a man of
family and seemed much cOwed, but
Hager seemed perfectly callous and in
different Mr.. Harmeling had pru-
IDENTIFY kept the cattle, while waiting
for the thieves To return and prove
their character, so that Maj. Handy
recovered them.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
New Advertisements.

Ganlp's Huge advertisement is not
based on nothing. He has the goods
20 Justify it. Table after table
tier on tier-his goods lie packed
until there is no room for more. His
,wo rooms, connected by an arched
door, keep his stock asserted. Tie
cid room, devoted heretofore TO the
entire mixed stock, is now devoted
10 clothing. and is packed to its ut
uosl capacity. The new one is de-
voted to mems furnishing goods, and
to Hats, Boots 4 Shoes, OF which he
has tremendous assortment. uis
stock IF Flannel underwear is GER
tninly very large. and some Of the
goods ART OF very high grade, as to
value.
This is the largest advertisement
we have ever given to my house any
where. but il is based on stock
iuilv commensurate with il.
Ass Emma noriet opens as the
successor of Mrs. Galloway. in the
snme building lately occupied by the
latter. She has studied and quail
fed herself for the business in the
northern cities. and deserves very
high recommendation.
Mrs. Dinwiddie opens two doors
west of Mr.. Robr's residence. 1t
will be seen she has the endorsement
of Mrs. Galloway, aud we know Mrs.
G's. competency TO judge. Mrs.
Dinwiddie herself, is well and faVora-
bly, known.
The Immense Kane Land Sale, and
other legal notices appear to-day.
The Border Fair takes a column,
and we know it will be universally
read.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
An Undeniable Truth

You deserve to suffer, and if you
lead miserable, unsatisfactory life In
this beautiful world, it is entirely
your own fault. and there Is only one
excuse for you.-your unreasonable
prejudice and skepticism, which has
killed thousands. Personal knowl-
edge and common sense reasoning
will soon show you that Green's Au-
gust Flower will cure you of Liver
Complaint, or Dyspepsia. with all its
miserable eft cts, such as sick head
ache, paipitation of the heart, sour
stOmache, habituaI costiveness. diZzi-
ness of the head. nervous prostration,
low spirits. &c. Its sales DOW reach
every town on the Western Continent
and not a Druggist but will tell you
Of its wonderful cures. You can buy
q Sample Bottle for Ia cents. Three
doses will relieve you.
For sale by j. A. Dickey B Co.
. Dec l1,'7s-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
Grand Calico Ball at the Fair
Grounds, Sept. 20, 1878.

Extensive preparations are being
made for a grand Calico Bali to take
place the last evening of the exhibit
tio.l OF the Bristol Border Fair, Sept.
10th. The committee are sparing
neither p: ms nor expense to make it
the success Of the times.
The ball will be held in the large
ball of the Exhibition building Oh
the Fair grounds. BY order Of the
Executive Committee.
aug 81, 1878-lm.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
$4,000 Acres of Land for
Sale in Scott & Wise
Countv's. VIRGINIA.

DURSU ANT to a decree of the Circait
l. Court of Scott county. in the cause of
Sarah Kane, guardian, &c, VS. the Heirs
of Henry S. Kane, decd. the undersigned
Commissioners will sell at private sale, on
reasonable terms to suU purchasers,
the following tracts of land, to wit
the dykes place" situated about three
miles west of Estillviile, Scott counts :;
Tract of land known as the Iron Lam"
west of and adjoining The above ; Trac,
of land known a. the 'Patrick Survey"
containing come 20 coo Acres, in-
Guiding many cleared and improv ed tracts;
said land will be sold rs a whole or in par;
GELS: the same is situated near Pattonsyil,e
in Scott county. Two Farms or tracts
known MS the ''Compton lnnds," situated
near to and upon Copper Ridge in Scott
county, said two tracts contain about 500
ACRES. Tract of about four acres CON
tigous to the town az Eshllville aul adio:n-
ing the lands of Col J. j.. Shoemaker aud
others. Tract known rs tde Poor House,
or Nottingham farm, situated in Poor
Valley containing one hundred and twcn-
ty-eight acres All the uns0ld lard
known as the Fleming Survey, lying on
both sides of Clinch Mountain, near Estill-
vile, Scott county, containing 20,9G acres,
Tract OF land known as the Purcell land,
sitra'ed near the High Knob in Scott
unity, containing 4O,00O acres, more or
less. Tract Of 2IOaO acres, more or
less, situated in Wise county, known as the
J.iager survey.
So Much Of the above lands are clear
el and in cultivation, embracing fertile and
valuable farms, and COOL farm Houses,
with necessary outbuildings and much Of
said lands abound in minerals and espP-
cially Iron and Coal together with fine
water power and timber. Come one, come
all, who want small farms or large farms,
larze surveys of Mineral and Tinhered
lands, or small parcels Of the same, Manu-
featuring sites or Commercial stands. and
avail yourselves of this opportunity for
profitable Investments in region unsur-
passed for pure water and health giving
atmosphere.
Apply to VANCE & woor, Attorneys,
Bristol Tenn.
! II. WOOD.
sept. 10, IS7S,-6m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
Thurman Coming L!

Know ye, that on tomorrow Thur
mans great stock of Clothing will be-
gin to arrive. He has been for weeks
in the cities, and is still making pur-
chases of an immense stock of fall and
winter clothing and gents furnishing
goods. He has the largest clothing
hail in the country. and will in a few
days have 1t packed with stock
VIII ch will he sold at prices heretofore
u heard of in this market. Suits
made to order speciality. sep lO-lt
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10
Channe of Business.

Having this day purchased the ell
tire interest of J. p. Faris in the
business of \. A. CANNON & co.
said firm has been dissolved, and in
future the business will be conducted
10y me. Thanking my friends for
their liberal patronage in the old firm
/ would ask for continuation in my
new business. All persons indebted
to the old firm viii please come for,
ward at once and close up their ac-
counts. Very respectfully.
y. A. CANNON.
sept 5, IS78-3m
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-09-10

4 Terrible Accident.-LastW ednes-
day ar Thorn. Franklin was running
his train at 40 miles per hour, opposite
Mt. Zion Church, two miles below Bu-
ford's, a three-horse TEEN near the
track bccame frightened and backed
against the side of the train ar it flew
along. The driver and sad lie horse
were instantly killed by the mere
force of the train against them. The
other man on the wagon was so fear
fully alarmed that he was unable to
remember his own name or that of
his companion who was killed. The
body was brought to Buford's but his
name was uE scertained.