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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLI B
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST s. 1878.

TIE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Thete is lite 10
the old town yet, and Notwithstanding the 10
proptious times, ts enterprise, although eramp'
ed, is far from anuihilated. Our most active
citizens are DOW engaged in the work OF brlog'
Jog to Alexandra, for exhibition, the best pro-
ducts Of the soil, the result Of the skilled hus'
bsud mans labor and the manufactured work OF
our artisans and manufacturers, as we'll as the
PRIDE of the households 10 the women's work,
that show how veil the ladies Of the Potomac
side and neighborhocd control their domestic
affairs Nothing 10 business point Of view
could appeal more strongly to our citizens for
support and material aid. The work is now so
far advanced that its start is assured, and It
remains for our own people to sly whether
lsggsrd, doubling support shall put our expo
sition behind those of our neigbbors, or whether
it shall be we'll started and from the 6rss be
40 otjact Of qualification and pride. as we'll as a
source of profit to our citizens. Well begun ls
half done, and if We can once get the enterprise
we'll under way 50 as to make it one of the
events of the year. the crowd OF visitors from
our peighboring cities alone will make the fair
week the busiest week of the year to Aexan.
dris. With special rates on the railways the
counties around will also add largely to the
crowds in towo. and will help every brarch Of
business, and it may b, open up avenues of
trade now uothouRht of. It is essential to give
the new enterprise cleditsble Inauguration.
The enterprise is 10 charge IF John B. Smoot,
ESQ.,, whose we'll known vigor and determina'
ton is happy sugury Of the success Of the
Fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

TIE DEBATE in tie House of Commons on
Lord HartiDgton's resolution was concluded last
hight. Sir Stafford Nor,hcote stated that he
eould not promise that The reforms proposed IN
Asistio Turkey ard tho guarantees for their
execution, which are yet TO be agreed upon,
would be submitted to Parliament for its sane
tior. Mr.. Fawcett thereupon gave notice that
be would Introduce resolution declaring that
such prior submission to the House Of Com
mons is necessary Lord Echo attacked the
opposition, attributiDg the Russo.Turkish war
to their conduct. Mr.. Foster charged the
blame to the government il isolatipg itself from
the other powers. He declared the Anglo.
Turkish convention unconstitutional. Mi. Roe.
buck said the conduct of the liberals during
the crisis was such that be did not think that
either Nh. Gladstone or himself would live to
see them in power again. Sir Stafford North
cote declared that in regard to the prerogative
of the Crown the government had acted strictly
10 accordance with precedent. He pointed out
that it was unfair for Lord Harrington to COM
pare the treaty of Berlin with that of 1856, SIS
the keystone Of the treaty Of lS56-namely.
the independence and integrity Of Turkey-had
been destroyed by the treaty Of San Stefauo.
The government bad succeeded in restoring
much of Turkeys independence and integrity,
though after the results of the war it was i'm.
possible to Insist upon their maintenance as
defined by the treaty Of 1856. He entered into
q detailed refutation of Mr.. Gladstopes state
ments ia regard to the attitude Of the British
plenipotentiaries at the Congress. The govern
ment had used its Influence to prevent Turkey
from attacking Greece when she could have
done 60 with overwhelming power. In regard
to the Arg!o.Turkish convention, be said it was
necessary to prevent Russia from undermining
British Influence 10 the East, and secrecy was
necessary for speedy negotiations. The prin.
cipal point of his speech was 40 emphatic denial
ofthe existence of any other secret engagement.
although be admitted that it was quite true
that there lad been confidential communca
tons. In conclusion, he maintained that it
vas the duty aud Interest Of England to
WalG1a1u 1uiAey ~ IS stiuus pos'liou as
practicable. The debate was continued By a
large number Of minor members, as many as
thirty of The opposition rising simultaneously
in their, anxiety to speak. Lord harrington
closed the debate, when the House divided %
the resolution, and it was rejected by vote Of
l95 10 the affirmative to 35S 10 the negative.
The announcement of the vote was received
with loud and prolonged cheering The
anendmeod moved by Hon. Raodle Pluokett
as vote OF confidence, vas then adopted
withou. division.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
Foreign News.

BUCHAREST, Aug, 3.-Tho Russian troops
are returning to Russia to the number Of 5000
daily. The Rounanian army is expected to
make triumphal entry into Bucharest, accom-
panied by Bulgarian trophies.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-A Belgrade dispatch to
the Times says {: "A cabinet council, uoder tho
presidency Of Prince Milan, has resolved to
proclaim the Independence Of Servla on The
22l of August With tie cessation OF the state
of siege and martial law
LONDON. Aug. 3-3 p. m.-Tlre division list
on Lord HartiDgton's resolution, 10 the House
of Commons, last blight, has just boon publish
ed. It shows that seven liberals voted against
the resolution, lncludiog Mr.. Roebuck, Mr.,
Joseph Cowen, member for New CastteonIyoe,
and Sir Nathaniel Mayer de Rothsohild; also
seventeen home rulers. No conservatives voted
for the resolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Henry Lee, his hand pct yet r0ailpcd, rescbAl
the town. following Kepp2II'5 fact 10 +.
river, with raw company from the Northern
Neck. Daniel Morgan drove 10 in bis osn
wagon and team from Ooccqran creek, where
be had been at work on daily wages fer John
BalIsutlne. Robert Stuart. with small ,r2on
Ct Virginia light horse, SO charmed the cyc q
the commander in.chief that be made them ii.
body guard. Benjamin Franklin, more thar
double the age Of Washington, came too; rot
as soldier, but as deputy postmaster Of the
Colonies, to make arrangements for supplyo9
regular mails to the army.
These were not ALL Far more important
then were the Royal Governors Of Eve Co!one.
who we're called to Alexandria to take cou1sc
With Braddock and Keppell, and who proposal
IN what MI Sargent aptly calls the Congress q
Alexandrla,the scheme for taxing the Coloncs,
that vas tried 10 vain ten years later. and thai
10 less than twenty years afterwards produced
the American Revolution, and led to the 10
dependence of the Uoited States. Governor
DinWiddie came I'D from Williamsburg with
Brsddock. Hon. Robert Hunter Morris. Lieut..
Governor of Pennsylvania, arrived soon afte!
Dnwidiie. Hoo. Horatio Sharpe, Lieut.. Gov
ernor Of Maryland, came uodcr escort Of Cap.
DagHortby's troop. Hon. William Shirley.
Governor of Massachusetts, brought Ffaok!iu
in his suite. Hon. j amcs Delaney, Ljeuteu
ant Governor of New York, also attended The
council, bringing guard with bin. TIE
quarter Of century following changed wou.
derfully the relative importance 10 the world
estimation of the men that were then 10 Alex
audria. Among the British officers was Lieut..
Col. Gage. who com nanded a. Boston at the
outbreak Of the Revolution. lie never forgot
the town, for wheD hostiios began, 10 l77j,
be proposed to reverse Brsidock's expedition.
saige Pittsburg and march force from ther4
to assail Alexandra Cd the land side, Will.
Duomore's vessels should attack it from ia.
river, sod having captured the tova, he pro
posed to fortify and use i: as the base CT . mill
tsrg line to cut the colonies in twain aud Ecpa.
ratio the Southern from the Northern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

New Hampshire has passed 40 act which de-
6acs tramp to be any person that goes about
from place to place begging and asking or
subsistng upon CHARITY aud provides that he
shall be sent to the State prisoa Tor term of
not more thai fifteen months. Further pen
altes for wiful or malicious Injury 10 person or
property are provided for 10 the act. aud it is
further provided that any person seeing any Of
the offences named 10 the act committed, may
take the offender to the nearest magistrate, and
upon conviction receive The sum Of ten dollars.
This seems to cover tie whole grouId, and
puts it euticcly within the power Ct any com.
muDty to rid themselves ct the pcsts that have
become dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
The First Congressional District.

correspondence of the Alexandra GaZette !
SHILOH, KING GEORGE Co, Aug. 1.-The
largest, longest li7eliest AID loudest meeting
ever held by the conservatives 10 this county
was held ct our Court house to day. The
Highlanders, from Passpatatzy, were out 10
full. force for Goolrick, and the LoRauders.
from Biaggs were as strong in votes and voice
for Washington. When these opposing Gle.
mems met terrible storm ensued aud ragged
with fearful force and fury for severa!
hours. Our worthy young county superlnten.
dent, being Of feeble voice aod small Of stature,
vas compelled to surrender for a time, but
afterwards spliced himself With stout walking
stick, sud using the butt end as a gavel, sue.
cseded 10 securing an election of delegates as
follows Shiloh district, G. Il. Ashton aud A.
J. Potts; Rappahaunock, Isaac Hooe and J. j..
Mason; Potomac. L. S. Rugsles and A. Pratt;
delegates at large. j. A. BllIiDgsley and j, E.
Msson-2 for Goodrich and for Washington.
The following resolution was adopted: That
r. J. Washington is the first choice Of the
voters Of King George for Congress. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

The United States Treasurer is daily 10
recaipt of letters from bankers, il all parts OF
the country, the tenor of which is generally
eynresssd in the following us there any way
of using cur surplus silver with the Department
We are making Strenuous efforts to Hoat lt''but
find it great undertaking.. The discount and
freight is too heavy to pass il over 10 the
brokers'" The Treasurer is obliged to answer
HAT he has 90 use for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
DIED.

August 2. at o quarter to Line o'clock 2. a.
of con sumption, alter long and painful Ii!nesi
which he bore with Christian forti!ude, JOnN
W. PURCELL, in the 26:h year OF bis sgo
@The friends and sc9usintances u the family
are invited to attend his funeral from the resi-
dence of his uncle, James THttl5on, 81. tonn'c:c'
In Spotsylvsnis county, some three M H,ir,
from Fredericksburg, on Friday evt ming, july
2G, 1878, after long and painful lines. NJ
HORACE COLE, in the Goth year OF rs age
Mr., Cole was native Of lrinle William CO,
where he spent the mcst of his life.
Atthe residence of F. W. Birch, ChaIti!iF'
Va, JulyGl, PETER DAVIS, o former re;'-
dent Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

OUR PUBLIC SCHoOLS.-It will be seen by
reference to the proceedings of tho City School
Board, 10 another column. that there is grave
apprehension On tho part of the trustees and
superintendent that the salaries Of the teachers
cannot be paid for the coming year. on account
OF the small amount Of taxes paid 10 cash to
either the State or the city. 10 this emergency
there seems to be bu! on feasible plao for keep
log them open-that suggested by Superinten.
dent Carne-to receive aud enroll the children
as usual, ADD let the teachers rely for their SAL
aries upon the subscriptions of those sending
them. We are aware that 10 these hard times
such subscription would bear heavily upon
many, but If the schools are to exist at s it
will, probably. DO necessary to resort to it.. OF
course, the children of those who are unsbe to
subscribe would be taken as usual indeed, %
charge can be made. nor can any one, however
rich, be required to subscribe as condition of
entering his children; but, if the Inability of
the State and city to furnish funds should con-
tlnu', and the subscriptions prove inadequate,
rs they will unless oil who are able subsribe,
the teachers must resign, and the schools cease
to exist.
The subscription required to pay salaries vii!
be tar less than the tuition fees of the private
schools, and the school officers hope to have
the cheerful co operation of the public in pay.
Jog them. lfthis is not given, and those who
have hitherto patronized tho public schools
SAND their children to private ones, they may
hoa 1t difhcult to revive the public school sys.
tenn hereafter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

THE CONGRESSIONAL NoMINAT1oN.-It
must be apparent, by this time, to the f,iecds
Of General Hunton, that his constituents are
not altogether satisfied with his course in Con.
grees, or, at least, that they desire to be repre-
stnted by some one else. Il is of the first i'm
portance. not only to Virginia, but TO the entire
county, that the democratic party should have
control Of both houses of Congress during the
presidential election OF $780, that the repeti.
ton Of the fraud of 1876 may be impossible,
and to secure majority in the House Of Rep.
resentatives, it is essential that all divisions be
healed, and that a solid front be shown to ST.
radical, or so called Independent oppos!tioD.-
Why not then unite upon Mr.. Nea!e? He is
80 able and energetic young mao, who has cot
been long enough in public life to have made
enemies, and who will, if elected, make US a
faithful and useful representative. He would
enter upon Congressional career untrammel.
led by preiudices and engagements, aud would
be able to serve the people Of his disrie: as eff
cienty as any man they could elect. The strength
he has exhibited 10 the other couoties Of the
district has surprised even his most saoguine
friends at home, and proves him to be the man
OF all others, upon whom the conservative
party can best unite. AS neighbours, they are
friendly to the people of the District Of Co.
lumbis, and desire TO subserve their interests,
but Alexandria. as the depot Of this section Of
the State. has claims upon lis people which
should not be forgotten. She freely gave her
treasure aud her blood to sustain the Southern
cause during the war, and those Of her people
whom circumstances compelled 10 remain at
their homes, suffered indignites and trials
such as have befallen few citizens Of free couu-
tries, and bore up under them with patiercs
and fidelity to their principles 10 the darkest
hours of trial, which have few parallels 10 his,
tory. Now, her commercial and manufacturing
interests want looking after. and she asks
that her chosen SOD, who knows her wsuts.
may be allowed to attend to them. Is this
asking too much We thipk not and We feel
confident that tho counties yet to speak will do
80 in tones not to be mistaken 10 favor Of Mr..
Neae
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

The yellow fever this year has made its ap-
pearanco in some of the Southern cities more
than two mouths later than 10 the years Of the
great epidemic; before the war. The cities
now sre moro clearly, and perhaps the treat
ment is better understood. Guarantees have
been established to check coutagiop; and con-
sideriog the latcuess of the season, there is lit
tie cause to fear the recurrence Of previous mis-
fortunes, though much sickness and mortality
may threaten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

A dispatch from Washington states that no
time has yet been fixed for tho payment of the
Mexican awards. The delay, it is said, is W.
avoidablc, as the law requires deductions to be
made from The awards due to those who may
be found indebted to the Government, and this
involves preliminary inquiry at The Treasury
Department. Besides, it is considered neces'
sary to ascertain with particularly the names
of the proper parties TO whom moneys shall be
paid, as many of the claims have bceu assigned,
while others ere 10 the hands cf attorneys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Gen. Butler and Ksarney have had an
interview 10 which, it is reported that the two
agreed about taxing federal bonds, about savings
banks, about the currency aud about railroads
and railroad owners, though kearney's sug'
geston to hang few monopolists, and then
vote down the rest seems to have startled the
General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Mr.. j. Il. St. Andrew, editor of the Farm.
vile. Va, Mercury, will sail from New York
next week for Europe. Mr.. st. Andrew, who
is an Eoglisbman by birth, is one of the Vir-
gina commissioners to the Paris Exposition,
and during his absence be proposes 80 put forth
his best efforts towards directing attention to
the advantages presented by Virginia tt; immi.
grants from the old world,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

A number OF delegates to the democratic
Congressional convention of the seventh dis.
trict met at StsunGor on Thursday, and decided
it iuexpedient to nominate candidate. The
Stanton Vindicator says: The failure of the
conservative convention to meet Thursday takes
off the harness for free scanpsr, aud makes
the chances pretty good for seating the Hon.
John 7. Harris for the rsst of this generation. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Both houses of the North Carolina L:glsla'
ture are conceded TO the democrats, though as
far az heard from in twenty three c5uuties tue
democrats have lost nine, divided among re-
publicaus, Independents aod nationals, and
gained six The independents cannot be classed
with the republicans, ss'most of them will vote
with the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Ooc CT The principal reasons for the rel oicl1g
over The appointment IF the Marquis Of LorDe
to the Governor Generalsbip of Canada il,
that this is tie first time since the accession of
Queen Victoria that one of the royal family
has been sent to an official position 10 the colo
nes. There was at one time suggestion that
the Duke Of Connaught be appointed to the
place, and It met with great favor, because
the ycu1g man 10 his years residence in the
Dominion had made himself very POPULAR
The Marquis comes Of wealthy family, aud
his liberal salary as Governor General will be
adde d to still further by the annuity Of $780,.
900 which the Princess draws from the Crown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Hon. John Goode opened the Congressional
campaign in tie Second District on Thursdsy
night, delivering Eve column speech from the
court house steps in Norfolk. to an immense
throug. Six candidates are 10 the field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

The Petersburg Index. Appeal says MIR.
Raudall's endorsement of Gen. Huuton is not
very enthusiastic as NO read it. But MIR.
Randall is cautious man, and he doesn't know
who is going to be elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazette. !
BEENTsyILLE. Va, Aug. 2.-Wm. q. Pun.
the co!ored candidate for Congressional! honora
from this (the frst) district was confined in. t!.e
county jail few days ago undo. capiss profile.
He was convicted several months ago Of ME
demesror, but refused 20 pay III: lne; hence ms
imprisonment
As Mr.. j. y. RoseDerry va. diving h. team
over the Kettle run bridge, hes: thlG pace. {"
few days since the bridge gave w.T. end his
horses and wagon fell through mo the water,
but. strange to say, were but els h.!y Injured.
The delegates from this county 80 the Taps.
hammock convention will or mos: O. them, DO
unable to attend on account Of the County Cour:,
which will be il session at tie sane time tEs!
1he convention meets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

The French government at the request Of
the y. s., has formally invited the foreie
powers to the international monetary congress,
to begin 10 Paris on August 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

The statement made 10 northern paper that
Tin 1859 Mrs. Moulton was married to brother
of General Robert e. Lee, who died in 1867,
is entirely untrue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

NJ. w. Armistead, az old and promlnen ut
merchant Of Norfolk, of the firm Of Atmlstead
& Benson, died on Thursday from paralysis,
aged 81 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Frederick county and Winchester elect dele
gates to The Congressional Convention, which
meets here on the 2S;h. on the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
The District Assessment gill.

The Washington correspondent Of he Balti'
more Gazette writes:
1.-THE villsiny attached to The passage Of tho
bill to legaliZe the fraudulent assessment OF the
board Of public works is coming to light and
shows plsinly that the District ring and the
First National bank of New York succeeded in
securing it passage on the sly. When the sub.
ject of legalizing the assessment was referred 10
the sub. committee on the judiciary Of the House
District committee. that mittee prepared the
ass e:sment enforcing act, and 1t was never sub
mitted to the whole District committee. Through
some trick the signature Of every member of
the House District Committee was obtained, al
though ms jority Of them never read it and az
o result the House Committee took no action on
the bill and it was put through the House with
q rush ard struggled over 10 the Senate, where
i. was put in as substitute for another bill, re-
tanning Of the latter only the title. The bill
then went as Senate bill to the House, where it
becsme law in hurry. Under the law over
II COO applications for revision of unpaid assess.
ments and about the same number Of psid assess.
ments have been fled with the District commits
sioners."
MISS MARY CUsTIs LEE. ughters Of Gen.
Rober. E. Lee, has been having an adventure
in Italy. While stopping st the hotel Royal DIES
Strangers in Naples she accidentally ignited the
mosquito bar in her room, destroyed all the
curtains in the room and came near setting the
hotel on ire She offered 10 pay for the damage.
The landlord demanded coo frances for what
was literally estimated to be only worth SO.
The American Consul Wss called in. The land
lord reflected in come way on the character O.
Miss Lee and was Immediately struck by Ar.
CLARK of South Carolina. A general TOW fol-
lowed, which wa: participated in by Judge Mel
ton, Col. John r. Sloan, jr., Mr. y. A. Z. Jor-
dan, Of South Carolina. and DR.. I. 3. Roberts,
Of Georgia, on one side, and all the hotel clerks,
walters and citizens of Naples on tho other
Colonel Sloan challenged the landlord TO meet
him in the garden with sword or pistol. The
landlord compromised on $40 and didn't fight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

DARING OUTRAGE-Oa Thursday night
two negroes catered the storo AID dwelling OF
Dir. Mos6y ilenl2y ie Goocha1d county, if,
teen miles Ecs. CT Richmond, for the purp osc
Of robbery, ba. were iIighlcoeI of b tn
waking CT Inc occupants MIR. Henley went to
the window With sua, and while leaning III!
was shot ID the face. This vas followed B.,
another shot through the panel Of the doO;.
the ball striking Mrs. Dso1arl (1enleys
mother in laT) in the abdomen. Afterwards The
murderous thieves, without entering the house,
demanded money and boots, giving the siZe
they wanted, and other articles, ali OF which
wero given them by llenley's wife, Hhereupon
they left. Mr. Henley recognized the man
who shot him as one Of the two negroes seen
lettering abcu. the neighborhood for several
days. The country people are astir and after
;hen. Mr.. Henley's wound, through serious.
is not considered fatal, but that Of Nlra. Den
rard will probably result fatally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Eight car loads of sheep and hogs we're
shipped from Winchester, Va, one day last
week to New York.