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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

E5@ HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM New
York, and have now in stock IS fine and select
an assortment Of Clothing and Gents Furnish.
ings as can be found in any of the largest cities,
and VERY CHEAT. can d. child of Elk
years and man of 900 lts weight. Ny Fine
Dress and Business Suits ara as good as can be
made by any merchant tailor; and in Under-
wear my variety is complete, including tisuZe
Shirts at 20c, I,ala Thread Shirts at s., and
Linen Drawers al Sl.75 two fine four ply Linen
Collars for IS cents, Sc, &c.
8. DEALHAM,
81 King st., g. W. corner Fairfax |
D-Boys' SHOES
Boys SEOEs
BOYS SHoEsl
Largeat and cheapest stock in the city.
my2l ". Is. WADDEY, 10 King ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS. will BIO received until the iO'h
l. instant for the erection and completion OF Il
BUILDING on the lot known as "PeytOn's
Gro7a" Contractors cen make separa!s bids
for material and for labor on the entre building.
az per plan snd specifications. to be econ at Flo.
II King street. The building to be completed
By the lO:h day of September next.
Reservation is made to reject any or all OF The
bids.
Good and sufficient security will DO required
for compliance with tie contract.
JNO. b. SMOOT,
Pres Alex hg. and Ind. Asaociation.
j r. BECKHAM,
rug 2-td Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
EXCURSION to the CAPES.

KQUAL DIVISION, NO. 3, s. OF or
WASHINGTON,
Will give its annual excursion to Norfolk, Fort
Monroe and the Capes, on SATURDAY, Au.
gust 10TH
The steamer JANE MOSELEY will leave
Washington at D. m. and Alexandria at 80
p. n. sharp returning Monday, at G q. m.
Tickots Sl.75; children between 6 and ~ 81
TO be had at War6eld & Halls drug store.
Meals on board 50c.
No liquors sold on board.
Sleeping accommodations furnished TO all.
5-lyrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
1000 SACKS
FIN Il SALT

just reaui1 ell slll rl sale b.?
aug S t. l.. HjuE. 40. :. Prince ST.
lBERlAN COFFEE. aomothing very rich
-kA and choice, for sale BY
auy5 GEO. McDURHEY & son.
xNyHOLE anl GROUND SPICE. strictly
w pure, for ss!o by
sue ) GEO. McBUREEY & SON.
e and for sale b?
ielu K. ". Az ERI, :.!22G King -.
10 BBl.S KEKQSENE and ALADin!ii
~ SECURITY oil; jus: received by
aug 3 J. g. Mll6UES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
QELECT MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

OLD DOMINION COMMANDERY, NO. II,
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR,
Will give select Moonlight Excursion to
MARSHALL HALL, on THURSDAY. Au-
gust 18th. 1873 on the steamer MARY WASH
INGTON.
Prof. Medley's Celebrated String Band has
been engaged tor the occasion.
The boat will leave Washington at 80 snd
Alexandria at Is p. M; returning. arrive at
Alexandria about II o'clock and Washington
about o. II.
Tickets-Gontoman and lady 75c; lady 8
ticket 25c--whch can be purchased Of either Of
II. D. Smoot, w. K. Davidson, Hsrrie Smoot
Edgar War6eld and Geo. T. Steiner.
aug 1868, 1913, l4&l5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
C.Y,S3L COMMENCES.

A1rived-Boats a X Syster, Ida s. Harry
aud Four Sisters, to usmp Il Bait Coal Co.
Depsrted-Boats A j Akin. b l. Slack, John
Wilson, Laura l., Ida s. Harry, a X SysLer
and j A Milholland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

TKEEN GINGER and PURE CIDER
" VINEGAR for sale at
aup8 RaMSAI'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
MILITARY INSTITUTE.

Those DESTROYS of obtaining admission 10 THIS
well known State Institution as cadets will sp'
ply without delay to tho undersigned.
Provision is made for full discipline and IL
struction during the months Of July ard Augnt:.
preparatory to the resumption Of regular studia7
on the Sd of September.
FRANCIS y. SMITH.
iy l9-eo&wtSl superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

For upwards Of thirty years Mira. Wiosioa' :
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
oo?rects acidi;y Of tho stomach, relieves wina
cello. regulates tbs bowels, cures dysentcry aud
-dlarrEel. whether arising from jnething or
other CAUSES. An old and VOL tried remedy.
% cents p bottle. ic 22-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

Japan OOLOEG new style Tus. just 70.
u ceived By "
aug8 Il. VA. IA ASA1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

OtOdluOl Mdly " dolllDStOll
Win leave her wharf, foot Of Prince ST.
EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY,
81 10 20 g. H., returning st p. m.
a MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
Will be given on each Of the above nights Mon
day and Friday leaving p. I IS, returning at II.
Faro round trip lac.
Music and Dancing on each CT tho above trips.
ETORTY MILES RIDE
ON THE POTOMAC FOR 10 CTS.
Owing TO the Immense success OF the ten cent
excursions the Potomac Ferry Co.'S. steamer
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
Will make
FAMILY EXCURSION EVERY DAY,
Sundays excopted)
if the weather is favorable. commencing Mon
day, July 9Th, and continue during the season.
Boat leaves Alexandria, King st. wharf al J.!
N. Returns at 3 p. III.
First class Music and Refresh ment'.
The FIFTEEN CENT EXCURSIONS,
which we're 60 popular last season, will also be
resumed on tho above dste. leaving Alexandria
ct 45 on MONDAY, TUESDAY,. THURS
DAY and SUNDAY NIGHTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

ENMORE UNIVERSITY HIGh
IL SCHOOL, near Amherst, @. H, Va
H. A. STROBE (Msth. Meda'st, U. W
BROCK, B. Lit. U. Va, (recsntly Asst. lns.
Latin u. Va, Associate Instructor. This Schooi
is strictly preparatory to tho University OF VIZ
ginis, and embraces in its course ovory bfnn>H
tsus int in the High Schools Of the STATE.
For Testimonials 80 to its gonera! character,
and particularly as to its discipline, it, hiE't
moral tone, and the success Of its students, CO.
the Catalogues
Terms for halt session, board AMI tait'3a
$125.
This charge may be reduced in many cases; -
$s5, by boarding in private families near The
School Seventh session begins SEP BEE
18th 1878
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

TOR RENTING promises Nos IS and 81
4 King street, formerly occupied as q bank
ing house, and more recently by Fl. 9. Stay
maker, insurance agent. Apply to JAMES 9.
NEVETT, ofce over Burke & Herbert's bank
ing house iv %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

New YORK, August s. Stocks firm. Mon
ey2 Cold 10Y. Flour quiet and stoady. Wheat
--spring dali; winter quiet. Cora shade frmer
.rS nniat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
TPIsCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,
Near Alexandria. Virginia.

L. NJ. BLACKBOARD, MA, Principal.
The 35th Annual Session opens Ssptenster
25th, 1878. Assistants and terms as before. Boys
prepared for college or business. Catalogues
sent on application to tho Principal, at AleSan-
dria vs.. jy l2-eoGtWtUl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

EOR RENT-A SMALL COMFORTABLE
~ DWELLING, No. 208 Prince street. For
terms apply to CHAS r. HOOFF, Esq., Cash
Ter First National Bank. Keys at tho telegraph
office Of the Virginia Midland r. r, ap2-tf
NOR RENT.-The STORE ROOM on the
~ northeast corner of King and Union street
liquor stors Apply at this Office. ap 1871
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

l.odiIl.'s Headache Specific contains no 10
furious substance, cures headache 10 10 q
minutes by tic watch. Price 50 cents 10 large
bottles. rheumatism can only be cured by
using Durapg'a Rheuma.ic EcmcGg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
nESTJAONJAT,

The SUCCESS which tho KEN MORE liitI.
SCHOOL has achieved under the energetic ~
Conscientious administration of tho Principal at!
and his able Assistant, and the preparations ani
training Of its pupils, who have en!,red tha
University of Virginia, hsvs fully jus:id4 IN,
recommendations of this oxcelont scaool t. IL;
public, at its beginning. Iregard i. ~ very
successful educational foundation, and tr;lst i!
will continue for may yesrs to do its COOL woTN
for our State and country.
OS. VENABLE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
AND COMMERCIAL.

The Treasury Department has issued thesixty-
sixth call for the redemption Of five twenty
bonds of 1861, consols OF 1865. The call is for
S5,OOo,OOO, of which $4,000. 0G) are coupon and
$500, COD registered bonds. The principal and
interest will be paid at the Treasury on and af-
ter the 7th of November noxt, and the interest
will cease on that day. Following are defcrip.
tions of the bonds
Coupon bonds, dates July l., 1865, namely
$50. No 10 o9l to No 7l00O, both inciusive;
$500. No Sc. C0l to No $1,000, both incluslve;
Sl,OjO, No l63 col to No 1859 600, both inclusive,
total coupon, $4,000, coo.
Registered bonds. redeemble at the pleasure OF
the United States after the lst day OF Ju ldy
S;0 as follows Slo9 No Is m to to No Sc 55
both inclusive; SEQ. No. 1075I to No losO)
both inclusive; $5C00 No ~ 50l to no loC 9o
both inclesive; Si0C00 No e. sol. to no 2J''WO'
both inclusive: tota! registered, 81 w. ag-
gregato. So. COO.0O0
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Aug S.-The market
is firm, and prices for grain are advancing. The
receipts Of Wheat amounted to 1928 bushels,
and sales were made at %, l(0 lO2 and l03 as to
quslity. Blu. one lot Of Cora WAS offered and
withdrawn the holder refusing GS No Rye re-
ported ard ono small lot OF Oa's brought 81
The receipts Of whost at Cincinnati for the
past i've weeks were ], BIS. "8G bushels. being
more than wa received in either Of tho live
years previous to the opening Of tho Cincinnati
Southern railroad.
BALTIMORE. Aug. s.-Virginis Is old -; ITO
deferred g; do cousolidsted 81! do "a series
%; past duo coupons 7s.. Cotton firm and
quiet; middlng llg4l2 Flour quiet and uu-
changed. Wheat-Southern strong; Western
active, strong and higher; Southern rod primo
l0)al0G; do amber lO5sll0; No2 Western win
ter spot lO73 Aug 1917 Sept 1074slO74. Corn
--southern scarce and lirm; Western WestsIn quiet
spot Esq., August 40; Sept 40; Oct 504 stesmer
a. Oats Ara; demand fair; Southern $?sa0;
3!a35. Rye quiet at 50a53. Hay dull and hoavy;
Mary lsnd and Penn prime l0al2. Sugar steady
and unchanged. Coilee strong and higher Rio
cargoes 13al7l. Whiskey dul! ~ Sl.Oj.
New YORK. August 8.-t5tocks trm. Mon
ey2 Gold 10Y. Flour quiet and steady. Wheat
spring DALI winter quiet. Cora shade Hrmer
snd quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

r. King street. 81 present occupied ny s. Lind.
heimer: Possession given Sept. 1st. Apply to
aug S-tf w. B. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

The receipts of whost at Cincinnati for the
past fge ks were !, 27S. "8G bushels. being
more than wa received in either Of tho live
years previous to the opening Of tho Cincinnati
Southern railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
EDUCATIONAL.

CNT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
y NORTH FAIRFAX STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Conducted by the
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS.
Will reopen on MONDAY, September 9. The
course Of instruction is most thorough in Eng
lish the Languages Music sc.
Music, Languages Drawing and Painting
form extra charges.
For full particulars address
aug 2-lm Sister NJ. LEOCADIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

NEW SEASON'S JAPAN TIA, the first
~ of tho new crop, very fine just received by
SUES q. WIN. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

A pleasant and cheerful room il essential to
the health Of the baby add the usual pains and
ills of the young ones soon vanish after the use
of DR.. Bulls BODY Syrup. Price IS cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
q. 8. VEN able,
iy6.eo2m Prof Math., u. Vi.

TINDERGARTEN NORM al INaTl
II TUTE AND NATIONAL KINDER
GARTEN FOR YOUNGEST AND Al
VANCED GLASSES.
Mrs. LOUISE POLLOCK
and Principals.
Miss SUSIE POLLOCK, J
Regular eight months eourse f,t ta.choFo
commences October 1lh Terms-Sl0o IN tW1
payments. Summer (psrtiaD courss. from Jai,
10th to September l6th $50.
AS it is only question Of tiuao rs to 2c!en IA.
system will BIO adopted in our public ach"oi@.
young ladies will do we'll 70 BE- frat ia tho :a;.:
and gain an experience in profession 'o:= oTer
stocked than any other.
For particulars apply to the Principals. 80
Washington, y. G., ~ 2-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

TITO LET-THREE ROOMS, furnished or
4 unfurnshed, with or without board. Apply
ut this office. ap lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

TOR RENT-The lady managers Of the AL
- e1andris Female Orphan Asylum offer for
rent the BRICK BUILDING on the corner of
Wolfe and Pitt streets, lately occupied by that
institution TO q good tenant reasonable
amount of repairs will be made to tho building
and moderate rent charged For further in
formation apply to +. w. STEWART or J. B.
SMOOT ia 6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

CrMALL MARYLAND BRAND HAMS
- terces) jlst received by
sug8 &. WAL AhSAI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

CAMP MEETINGS. auuual camp meet
ing in Benton's Woods. near Midlleburg. will
begin on Monday next and coutioue uutil
Thursday week Tickets will be sold at reduced
rates by the w. & 0. Il. r.
No camp will be held this year at Gibson $
Woods, near Vienna. owing to the lack o.! in
tcrest taken last season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

DETAINED LETTERS. ---!.22,iotd addressed to
Mrs. Ellen johnson, Bethel, Fauquer county
Va, are detained in the postottieo here fol-
want Of postage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

EXcURsIoNs.-T special excursion of tine
steamer Mary Washington, to Marshall Hall,
last plight, was very pleasant affair. AL.
though the crowd was large the utmost good
order was observed, aud several hours were
spent in the may dance.
There will be grand display Of fireworks at
Marshall Hall on the 18th instant, 10 conneo.
ton with tho moonlight excursion from this
citv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

RoRBERIEs. house of MIR. A. II.
Morehead, formerly of this city, near Broad
Run Station, was entered and robbed on Sat
urday night last. 40 attempt was made few
nights since to rob the premises Of MIR. Silas b.
Huntop, in the Same noighborhood Mr.. Hun.
ton caught tho thief, but be broke away and
made bis escape. The houses of Messrs. Skin
kcr and Griffith were also robbed u short time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Tho Young Am
erica Socials. at meeting held last night,
elected the following officers: Phillip Blind.
helm, President; Frank WepzeI, Woo President;
Samuel Bendheim, Secretary; John Strauss,
Treasurer; Joseph Cturper, Librarian. The
members after partaking of a bounteous re3ast
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
{XyAsHINGrON Il LEE UNIVEK9Irs

(XyASHINGrON u LEE UNIVERHIr.
w Lexington, Virginia.
Gen'l. &. W. y. LEE, President.
Full course Of instruction in Clas.ic.l. lit
erary and Scientific studies, and in tho Profea
siona departments Of Law AMI Of Civil Eng
neering.
Tho next session will opon Soptembor 18Th.
and close June 18th. Total Expenses. oxcu.
sive of books and clothing. need not excead
$275; by messing, they may DO reduced to S2jW
or $40
For full information by catalogue o: circular
address.
JOHN l.. CAMBELL. Jr.,
i,8lm Clork of Faculty,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08
FOB SALE OR RENT.

TOR RENT-SEVERAL OFFICE ROOMS
Il (sngle and double) in the New Market
Building. For terms apply to
aug SGT i. L. BKOCKETT Auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

DRoWNED.-Schoone Ann Twbe at Phil.
adelpha August 5!h from Georgetown, d. c..
reports that in the Potomac river William Nor
ris. of Richmond, seaman, fell overheard aud
was drowned.
n young son CT John Dickinson, esq, Of
King George county, about fourteen years old,
was drowned while bathing last Saturday at
Saunders's wharf in Essex county, where he
was visiting lis relatives. His body was recov-
cred an hour or two before the arrival tf his
distressed father
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

ANOTHER STEAMER The steamer Mgsic
which is to run excursions between Washington
and Blackistons Island, arrived here this even
ing from Richmond. She will cammeLce her
trips 90 Sunday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

DAMAGE IN THE CoUNTY.-Iha storm III
Tuesday night was quite severe 10 Alexandria
county, and much Of tie standing corn was
badly beaten down and broken.
During tho Same storm the roof Of 4 barn
belonging to MIR. +. r. Windsor, of Prospect
Hill, was blown of and demolished. --
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

COMPRESSED CORN BEEF, Wilson'S
~ brand for sale by
sup8 q. VIM. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

RUN lNTo.~A country cart driven by MIR.
McMahon, who resides on tho Telegraph Road
near this CITY, wasrun into by traio 90 the
Midland Road at the crossing near Cameron
Run, yesterday, and badly used up. Fortu
sa,eIy MIR. MoMahon escaped without iriury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

TAN VASSED and UNCAN AHSED
~ SUGAR CURED SHOULDERS, very
nice, received day by
iySl j. &. MlLBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

DRIDGEWATER FAMILY FLOUR is to
ID DO hadin cotton bags TO suit tamllirs; every
bsg warranted; take no other.
aug7 CHAS. s. TAYLOR, ,lr. agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-08

TEMPERANCE CAMP. There is large Tenn.
peranoa Camp Meeting. 10 progress near Pur
colville, GU the w. & o. r. r. 1t is we'll at.
tended, aud addresses Oh temperance are dc.
Iiveled several times a day. Several parties
from ibis city visited tho camp Yesterday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-03-15
Prohibition.
The Texas Christian Adr

The Texas Christian Adro-
cate says:
"As the cars stopped at Led
better we saw something which
we commend to the Brennan
BANNER, and the voters OF
Washington county who defeat
ed prohibition. A young man
was lying on the platform in a
drunken stunor.
The BRENNAN BANNER took
no part in the election on pro.
hibition. 1t was left entirely
with the voters themselves, and
was opposed by some Of the
prominent members OF the
United Friends OF Temperance.
There are about 400 voters in
the county. The total vote in
favor OF it was hardly ono hun
dred out OF some twelve hum
dred votes polled, the other
thirty-five hundred voters in the
county taking no Interest in it
whatever. We are fully aware
OF the evils OF intemperance, but
are by no means satisfied that
local option or prohibition is
the ~ay to avert it. We DO
not propose to enter into a
discussion Of the subject, but
would call the Adcocate's
attention to The fact
that Ledbetter is in Fay
cite, not Washington county.
The citizens OF Washington
county are as temperate, as
moral and as religious as those
of any other county in the broad
State OF Texas, and just why the
-Adrocate should have singled
out the BANNER and Washing
ton county, as an example to
Illustrate the evil effects of nom
prohibition we are at loss to
understand. In Galveston there
are, it is estimated, not less
than eighty public bar rooms, a
number ct gambling houses as
open as the bars and dens OF
prostitution by the score. Can
the advocate do nothing to
abate the evil of which it CON-
plains!
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-03-15
The Twe.Thirds Rule.

The question OF abrogating
the two.thirds rule at the COM
ing Democratic State conven-
ton is still being discussed by
the State press. Some few
papers favor it on the ground
that it has been time honored
custom with the party. The
custom is very like that of go
ing to mill with halt bushel of
, corn in one end OF the sack and
stone in the other to balance
it. The time has evidently
passed when the two-thirds rule
should govern the action OF
conventions. The Democratic
doctrine that the majority rules
should be substituted. A man
may be the choice OF a majority
Of the convention, and yet be
defeated by a very small minor
ity, who persistently refuse to
vote with the majority. By
this means a popular candidate
may he defeated because of his
inability to obtain the requisite
two-thirds vote. The Waco
Telephone and the Ru.L o.
seruer, both sound Democratic
papers, say emphatically that
the necessity for the two thirds
rule has passed, and that the
first choice OF the convention,
as expressed by the majority
vote, should be the candidate
for Governor. 1t rests with the
convention itself to say whether
or not the two-thirds rule shall
obtain. r
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-03-15
The Chinese Famine.

Tn the Northern province of
China seventy millions OF PEG
pie are starving. Famines have
occurred in those parts, but
none have ever been 50 wide
spread.
The Scientific american SAYS
during the past two hundred
years. the desert has been en-
croarhing upon Northern China,
the regions now afflicted under
going climatic changes almost
without PARALLEL in the history
of civilized countrie.. Water
courses have disappeared; mas
sive bridges now span river
beds whose IDOLS have wasted
every where can be found evil
dence OF a former population ono;
"a dense as that OF one bad South
China. Famines and civil wars
have greatly depleted the
population, yet in the stricken
district there is still twice as
many people as there are in the
United States. Formerly the
differences of Northern China
were supplied from the sonth
by way of the great canal. ex-
tending650 miles from Sooehow
to Tientsin, on the PeIho, near,
Pekin. For thousand years
this was the greatest artery of
commerce in the world: but it
lost its feeders, and became tor
the most unnavigable, when the
Yangtse- Kisng shifted its chan
nels and found new outlet
three hundred miles north OF
its old one.
Thus cut off from IFS only source
of relief in case of failing crops,
with scanty means of internal
communication, and subject toa
government that has not the
energy to combat SO dire ali
evil, even if it had the power,
the stricken region must bear its
affection as best it may.
The Chinese government is
opposed to railroads and has
torn mp the first and only line
OF railway in that country.
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Political.

The Georgetown San INDUCES
in a disquisition on political
parties, and concludes by saying:
Many of our friends are men,
bers of Greenhack clubs, but
VIC suppose that few, if any of
them, dream OF the organization
of a permanent political party
on the Issues which they pre-
sent to the country. In this
We think the Sun win find
itself grievously mistaken. The
greenbackers, under the manip-
ulation of Brick Pomeroy and
kindred spirits, are doing their
utmost to disrupt the Demo-
cratic party in this country.
If they can accomplish nothing
sooner, they will, undoubtedly,
put a ticket in the field for the
Presidential election in 1880.
Just exactly what they want to
accomplish is unknown, even to
themselves.
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TnE Dallas Commercial calls
attention TO the defective col
lection laws of Texas. 1t cities
on instance in which two large
capitalists from Maryland who
visited the State with the in
tcntion of leaning money, and
after a couple Of days investi-
CATION ariiv cd at. the conclu-
.ion that they could not trust
their money on any securities
which could be given. Until
the laws are amended capital
lists from other States will not
invest their money The Com
mercidt says: GAS long as money
cannot find security which will
stand the strain of legal pro-
ceedings, it will not come here.