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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
FROM EshtIlgGOll.
ESPECIAL TO THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, ID, O., May 80.

SPECIAL TO THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, D. o., May 80.
Neither House of Congress is in session tc-
day, the Departments are closed, and the city
wears holiday appearance.
While the proceedings of the Potter investl.
eating committee, 80 far, have been secret, it's
knowo that nothing has been done of any i'm
portanca, the question of the appointment of
sub committees, and the plan of action to be
pursued 10 the investigation occupying the
time of the committee yesterday. MIR. Potter
has selected his secretary, and the numbar OF
applicants for subordinate POSITIONS ls very
great-up among the hundreds. At the meet
log suf the cOumittee last night, after consider.
able discussion, II was decided, hrst, that the
meetings of the COMMITTEES shall be secret;
second, counsel will not DC admitted; third, sub
committees are to be appointed to visit Florida
and Louisiana. The two first propositions were
adopted by the vote OF the democratic mem-
bers, G"u. Butler voliog with them on The
FIRST. 1t is probable that alter the invcsiga-
ton has been fairly started the two first rules
adopted will he resciodcd. Sub-commttecs for
Florida and Louisiana will be appointed to-.
morrow to which time the committee ad-
'uroed.
Postmaster KEYS letter seeus rather to bave
| had a contrary fleet thao that desired by the
writer, the general impression being that bewrotc
| it TO retain hi seat 10 the Cabinet, his teourc
| OF Office becoming weaker daily. The general
comment is that the letter Is a consummatc
piece OF impu 1enca.
| The Senate has rot ouly largely Increased
the salaries 10 the Legislative, Executive and
Judicial Dcpartm ents of the Government oy the
amendments to the bill passed by the House,
but has created new positions 10 ssOme OF the
departments.
| 1t would seem from the tactics pursued by
republicans, 10 the House, yesterday, that
every obstacle is to be thrown 10 the way Of
frustrating the investigation by the Potter com
mittee but the refusal to make the necessary
appropriation will not prevent the fullest scgu
tiny into the fraud.
Graf numbers Of people have gono over tc
Arlington to day to participate 10 the decora
ton ceremonies, the proportion of mombtr5 o.
Congress, however, being small.
1t seems to be conceded that the Senate will
scuuiesce in the House amendment for hua
adjournment of Congress on the l1th of June
as by that time the Appropriated bills will have
beeu passed. 1t is not expected that mucf
else will be done at this session, az both parties
seen more willing to make issues.
1t is said that many democratic members 0
the House are perfectly willing that the repor
of the Potter investigating COMMITTEE shoult
not be made at this session, and, therefore
voted for 40 early adjournment; and there ar
Others who are of opinion that the luVestiga
liou will not pan OUT as they were lead t
believe it would 10 fact the whole thing i
somewhat mudded, and there Is no disgulslof
the dissatisfaction existing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
Decoration Day.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, May 3O.-Thc annual
tribute of gratitude to the nations dead who
arc buried on the field of honor at Gettysburg
was paid under circumstances of the greatest
Interest and houor. The beautiful ceremonies
Of the decoration usually attract many visitors,
but never since its Institution has the occasion
been graccd by the presence OF so large a
number of distinguished clt!zans. As early as
"Wednesday morning strangers began to arrive
aud by night the hotels We're crowded to over.
| f wing The weather this morning was foe.
Flags we're every where displayed and the streets
were crowded with fresh arrivals of visitors
fr I'M the surrounding country. The Chambers
burg Greys marched into town about l o'clock
this morning, after twelve hours marching, and
took quarters in Agricultural Hall. They act
as guard of honor to the President During
the whole forenoon the rush continued i've
large excursion trains arriving from Mitln
Harrisburg Lancaster, York and Washington
between ten and twelve O'Clock. and bringing st
least five thousand persons, accompanied by a
spent by the Presidential party IN viewing the
battle fields, visiting Round Top, Cups Hill,
Cemetery Hill and other promi ent points, un-
der the guidance Of General Crawford and Col.
Bachelor. About noon the President returned
to the residence of Mr.. McIherson, where he
remsined until the beginning Of the exercises.
: PFILADELpHIA 4, May 30-Decorslion day WAS
very generally observed in thia city Ali the
banks, exchanges and MAN. business houses
were closed and bunting and fl 'rs designs were
displayed in great profusiOn. Last evening the
George u. Meade post, No. l. draped in ever
green's the statue of WASHINGTON, which stands
in front of In independence Hill. To. day the SOL
diers' graves in the cemeteries were appropriate
~ decorated with flowers by the various posts
of the e. A. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
Political conventions.

The democratic State convention of Iowa
declares the measures and men of the republi-
can party are responsible for the 6oaooial dis
tress, misery and want which DOW stflct the
patton, that public officers should be held to
strict accountability, defauIters be severely pun
ished, and riot and disorder promptly suppress
ed. 1t demands thorough investigation into
the election frauds of 1876 that the frauds
should be exposed, the truth vindicated, and
the criminals punished in accordance with law
whenever found. The following State ticket
was nominated For Secretary of State, I.
o. Walker; Auditor of State, Col. EIboeck;
Treasurer, E. D. Fem; Register of State Land
Office, T. s. Bsrdwell; Judge Of the Supreme
Court, Judge j. g. Knsp; Attorney General,
John Gibbips.
The democratic State convention of Teunes-
see, met at Nashville, yesterday, aud nominal.
ed Robert Mcfarland. j. w. Deder"k, Peter
Treioey and William 4. Coop.r for Judges of
the Supreme Court.
The democratic State convention of Alabama
met yesterday, but failed to nominate Gov
crpor that day.
The Pennsylvania State convention of the
prohbitionists hay. nominated the following
ticket :-Governor, General +. H. Lane, OF
Huntingdon county; Lieutenant Governor,
John SbaIIcross, of Philadelphia; Secretary of
Iuernal Affairs, Calvin PsrsoOs, of Luzerne
county; Supreme Judge, Daniel Agnew, of
Beaver county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
Hayti and st Domingo.

ST. THOMAS. May lin Hsyti the whole
country is quiet General Salmon has been al.
lowed to 20 onbosrd of an English steamer and
is now in Jamaica. Louis Tsnis is still in the
Liberian Consulate and strong guard is kept
night and day to prevent his escape. The gov
ernor applied for his delivery, which being re-
fused, they have now applied to Liberia for his
extradition and await rhereply. President Canal
continues to give entire satisfaction.
ST. Domingo is still perfectly quiet All are
engaged upon the election Of the D ew President,
which viii take place on the 24:h. General
Luperon's chances are said to be good, but he
declares that he prefers not to be elected. The
Cibso, it is said. will vote for Gonzales. The
latest intelligence points to the election of Cesa-
rio Guillermo. It is thought his Oh rance is the
best from the mere fact of his never having been
concerned in any of the revolutions, and the
country wants new man. Guillermo is now
the city of St. Dimingo and the district around
it are for him unanimously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
Jamaica.

KINGSTON, May pa great drought pre-
walls. Cattle are suffering from the grass hav
iug dried up, and 10 some districts the poods
are dry.
The sugar planters arc at oggerb eads with
Sir Anthony Musgrave, the new governor, who
has passed law making the importers OF East
Iudla coolies for the cultivation of their sstareS
pay two thirds of tho cost Of the INN ipratl0n
| EXPENSES the general revenue paying the re-
naming third. Hitherto the planters have only
paid eighty five dollars per head, the balance
being paid by the expectation tax aud an lmn'
grafton loan, which the country paid by pew
loan, but the present governor Insists that there
shall be 20 more OF this and that the planter
must pay his two thirds Of the cost-a hundred
and FIVE doars--at the time these coolies CT
rive by five notes, payable in five yearly al
| ments. This does cot suit the planter, who
Objects to paying more than he originally paid
when the colony Was left to make good his
! debt.
The manager of the Jamaica Railway, Hon.
| Louis Fullartop MackInnon, died CD Sunday,
May 18Th. He was member Of the LagisIa
tive Council, and a leading man in the country.
Sir Anthony Musgrave is bent on railway ex-
tension bore and opening up the country for
the development Of its resources. lie IS also
projecting telegraph lines around the sea coast
and through the interior Of the country.
Another steamer is about to be place! on the
line between Mcntcgo Bay and Georgia for the
conveyance Of fruit. There is also fleet OF
schooners engaged in this trade.
The body Of white sailor has been dl Gov
cred in drain at Savla Mar, where he had
been hidden after bniug murdered about year
| ago. The murderer is seaman who escaped
10 sailing vessel The police have been Scnt
in pursuit of him.
The dscosur IS brought about by the civil
service commission continue TO create intense
oycjtemant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEERLY b
EDe .SNOwDEN
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 80. 1875

Mr.. Alexander Stephens standing 10 radieal
estimation fluctuates like the mercury IN ther'
mo,neter. and is as susceptible to the influence
Of word or act Of his as the mercury is to the
slightest change in the temperature. tie had
sunk pretty low before his response to Mr.. Pot'
ter's letter was published, but that has again
elevated him to the position Of that grand OLD
man." Mr.. Stephens is truly great man, and
what ia better, he is conscientious has the well
fare of his whole country at heart, and desires
to see peace and reconciliation between the
once divided sections completely established on
q firm and enduring basis before he dies; but
long continued ll:health has made him extreme
IL senstive-a natural effect. A zepher affects
him az tornado does strong man. and though
his courage is as true as that Of Cesar. ne I'M
AGNES danger when none really exists, and de-
votes az serious consideration to threat rs be
would have, twenty years ago, to 40 actual
conflict. Tue radicals bluffed the democrats 1t
1876, and did it so easily then that they think
the same game will win now, and though Mr.
Stephens believes them to be in dead earnest
when the democrats ''call, as is their present
intention, he will fnd that their hand Ii
worthless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

nm his mind that there ls good ground Tor the
hone of a peaceful solution as result OF the
neeotiatious DOW pending. He has given orders
r. nrepare grand theatrical representation to
toka nlacs on the proclamation OF peace and 10
honor of that event.
LONDON. May 3O.-A dispatch to the NJ an
chester Guardian from Vienna reports that the
charter of the Cimbria. now % the coast OF
Maine. has not been renewed, and the steamer
will return to Hamburg before long. This Is
regarded as peaceful sign.
MISCELLANEOUS
Roth the weavers and spiDners of Ma,cles'
field have agreed Internationally to return to
worL at the ten per cent. reduction demanded
by the cotton masters.
There was Withdrawn from the Bank OF
EopIupd, yesterday, for New York, GlOO,OOO
in gold.
A London correspondent understands that
the ROYAL Commission on Copyright, 10 their
renor, in a. presented to the House OF Commons,
think an arrangement might be concluded with
the United States, but they entirely repu 1late
| the rrinciple of retaliation, ven ii the Amerl
cans refuse to do justice to English authors.
A dispatch from Montreal says that John
Kelly. an American contractor on the Lachine
Canal, and member of the finn OF Jobr
Hickier & Co., has nysterious'y disappeared
with SIS, 900 in Canadian currency on his per
son. Foul play is feared, as be could have ne
object in absconding, his affairs being IN sat
| ist4ctory condition.
PARIS, May 80 The Uuvers aonounce:
that the Cardinal Archbishop OF Paris bal
ordered prayers to be said at the CATHEDRAL o
Notre Dame in explatlon OF the Votair'
eesbratiou to day.
Cen. Beet, al aid de camp of Dou Carlos
who was charged with stealing iu Milan th'
collar Of the order of the COLLEEN Fleece, wh'ct
Belonged to tho Prince, publishes letter, say
ing the whole affair, including the accusation
made agaiost him, was arranged between Dc'
Carlos aod himself in order that the tormc
might raise money Oh the jewels without scao
dallzing himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
FOREIGN Missions.

BosToN. May 3O.-At the meeting of the Am
erican Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions last evening" Rev. N. G. Clark, the
secretary called attention to the following stats
tics: There are eighteen missions, eighty.two
stations and five hundred and thirty four out
stations among natives speaking twenty six diff.
ferent languages, with population of 10O, 600,
600; total working force, American 355; total
native lsborers l,l02; churches 262 church
members IA 5O0 total number under instruction
Is 94l Larger contributions are needed to meet
urgent calls from oil parts of tie field. Addres.
kes we're made by Rev. Mr. Hsrtwell. missionary
from Western China, Rev. Mr.. Jordan, OF
Japan, President CLARK, of the Agricultural
College and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

Mr.. Robert Beverly, late president OF the
Virgiois Telegraph Company, whose line cost
$22, 42s, in response to the enquiry OF an AK
ious stock holder, says. in letter to the Shen-
andoah Herald, that the whole liue was sold to
Mr.. w. D. Corse for $500, sum less than
the amount of claims he had against it; that
Mr.. Corse subsequently sold it to the Western
Union Telegraph Company for $500, and
that there is nothing to 60 to the stockholders.
Teleeraphie, as we'll as all the other interests or
the country, except congressional, suffer from
the generally prevailing depression. 1t Is
doubtful, however, if telegraphic line With
such limited connections as that of the Virginia
company wvuld hars su"needed, even had the
times been better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

From present appearances it seems highly
probable that none of the various projects for
building Southern Pacific Railroad will be
adopted at this session of Congress. All OF
them have interested supporters among the
northern members, but the course pursued by
the southern members with regard to subsidies
has 80 antsgonizsd the. North with regard to
appropriations for the South, that the northern
representatives who otherwise would vote for
one or the other If these projects, are deferred
from doing so by the fear Of losing popularity
at home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

Mr.. Potter's committee, republicans as well
democrats, while paying MIR. Sherman the re-
spect due to bis Office. by giving his demand
for counsel respectful consideration, have de.
termined to accord him no more privileges than
they intend to allow any of the other parties
charged with the forgeries 10 which he is i'm
plieated. If Secretary Sherman condesceoded
to associate with, conspire With, and reward
with lucrative Offices, the men who committed
the frauds by which he obtained his present
position, he is certainly entitled to no more
consideration at the hands of the investigating
committee than the lowest one of bis ''psls, !"
and for that reason the committee has decided
not to admit his counsel to their sittings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

There is something peculiarly and suffering,
ly Suggestive 10 the word BoiIs. Many suffer
with this exhibition of impure blood which
ds6gurca the person and aUnoys attendants
and associates, when they could BE- made clean
and their blood kept pure by using DR.. Bull :
Blood Mixtnre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
Boat HNCe.

! Watkins. N. Y, May 30-ll,30 3. m.-The
lake is very rough. No boat could live now.
The prospect is very bad for the day.
WATKrNs, May 30-Th" first race-hrss trial
heat four osred -Atslsntus frat; Csrmsns second,
and North westerns third. Time-seven minutes
and twenty-five seconds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
at home.

The county of Franklin has just voted, with
great unanmity, subscription Of 5000 900. to
construct narrow gauge railroad from point
90 the Virginia Midland Railroad, between
Lynchburg and Danville, to Rocky Mount, the
county seat of Franklin, distance of some
thirty miles. This road when built will be a
valuable feeder to the Virginia Midland road,
and will also be the outlet for the traffic of
Franklin and the surrounding counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
Letter from Culpeper.

Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette. ]
MlTcHELL's STATION. Va. May 10Th, 1875
The wheat crop being the subject just at this
time that is of the most interest to the farmers
of this section, and having much to do with the
business of your gocd honest old town take
pleasure in informing you that, notwithstanding
The widespread fear Is to the probable yield, l
find, upon enquiry and close examination, that
it wfllvery nearly approximate, if not fully
equal, the crop of'77. '*F
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

Mr.. Prdemore is the only one of the Vir.
GINA delegation in theHouse of Representatives
who assisted 10 the successful effort made 10
the House yesterday to defeat a movement for
postponiug the day of adjournment. The
whole country wants Congress to adjourn, and
Mr.. Pridemore deserves the praise Of the people
of bis State for fairly representing their wishes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30

Mr. q Y. Worthingtou, of Fauquier county.
has a cif ten months old that suckles two
mothcrcss lambs, and gives them so much milk
that they are 10 better condition than his other
lambs OF the same age that have mothers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
CHEAPEST COW FEED.
FRESH GRAINS EVERY DAY
FIVE CENTS PER BUSHEL AT
nv 2s-lw PORTNEK'S BREWERY.
NOTICE.

D ECEIVERSHIP NOTICE.
Under decree of the Hon james heItr'
Judge OF the Circuit Court, spp"lnLlng ~ e.
CEIVER OF THE FARMERS AMI IL D.
CHANCES SAVING BANK of Alexandria,
Va, all persons indebted to said savings osnh
are hereb7 Motif I'D to settle with
nv 13-lm JAS. n. REID, Receiver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
HAZIsG THE FACULTY. "A dispatch TO the
Rultimnra n avs from Annannlis ssus.

I I
Baltimore News from Annapolis says:
LAST evening the faculty of St Johns College
held it's regular meeting at which it was expect
ed the recent disturbances at the college would
be considered No stud ents were SUNNI Sred
before hem on account of insufficient evidence,
the housing of the hay having been done incon
sstentIy with the sdage of making hay while
the sun shines" During the meeting Of the
Faculty, student in disguise opened the door,
The faculty were thunderstruck at the sudacous
act After the meeting, while the senior pro-
fessor CT the classics, j. NJ. DsshIell, D. D., was
passing under Humph :ey's Hall, about 10 p. m =,
torrents of wafer decended upon his head. The
other tutors and professors wero informed and
vessels in the room we're closely examined. but
no clue was discovered that would lead TO the
perpetrator. The Faculty intend taking. it is
learned, serious action about the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-30
COMM ERClAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 80. l870.-The
decline in prices continues. and tho market IS
dull, heavy and unsettled FIou. is nominal,
and sales slow. The offerings OF Whestamount'
ed to 1913 bushels which sold ut los. 10 and
liz for good to choice. Corn is in light receipt
and SOC was the highest price paid to-day sales
of Ala bushels. One lot Of Rye brought g. No
Oat. reported.
BALTIMORE May 30-Virginis g. old, - !;
do deferred AZ; Viryiniss, consolidated 5ss;
do II series 29s ; past due coupons 81 Cotton
m mddling H. Flour dull and unchanged
Whest-So 'thern quit and stesdv; Western
steady and fem; Southern red 95all2 do amber
ll5all7; No2 Western winter red spot llls;
June 1l2.ll24 July ll2-ll2i Corn-SouIhe.n
dull Western st"s ~ ana firm; southern ~hi'e
40; do yellow 4Ga4G1; Western, mixed spot sha
June 464 July az; Aug 49, steamer 4od. OsH
dull and unchanged. Rye dull, weak ana low "-
changed. Sugar quiet at s3s94 Coffee dull ara
unchanged Whiskey quiet and firm d: . u.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-09
The State Historical Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the State
Historical society was held it's rooms in
the capital last evening. The proceedings
occupied but few minutes, and merely
consisted in reading and approving the min
utes of the preceding meeting, and in the
acknowledgment of the following donations:
From the Delaware Historical society, news
paper account of the dedication of its new
building; from Rev. j. F. futile, Crawfords-
vile, Ind, volumes of the geological survey
of Indiana for 1870 2-34-5, with one
volume of maps; from the Philadelphia Ii
brary company, its bulletin for July, 1873;
from the United States engineering depart
ment, volume II. of geographical survey, as
tronomy and barometrical hypsometry; from
J.W. Strong, DID,, Carlton college for 1878;
from the Peabody institute, Baltimore, elev-
enth annual report of the provost, ETC.; from
Maj. Gen. Sherman, six maps, illustrating
the Atlanta campaign; from A. j. Hunt,
brownsville, Mimi, piece of tree found
twenty seven feet below surface; from r. A.
Brock, Richmond, Va, the James river
Tourist; United States department of agri-
culture, DIR. Z. B. Hough's report on for
estry; and from the Historical society of
Nova Scotia, dedicatory proceedings of said
society.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-09
Poon TIM HOWE! He has been made III,

Pooh Tim HOWE! He has been made the
victim of unfortuitous circumstances, and is
now laid out cold and dead, while those who
were instrumental in bringing him to an un-
timely end are chuckling over his downfall,
1t turns out that he acted merely as a stool
pigeon for Conkling and Blaine when he
made his attack upon Hayes policy. His
part of the conspiracy was to open the at
tack, and by adverting severely upon STANLEY
Matthews call forth reply. This would have
been the signal for simultaneous onslaught
by all the enemies of the President, headed
by Conkling, and Hayes would have had a
lively shaking up. But his friends stumbled
to the racket, " held their peace, and the con-
spiracy against the peace and dignity of the
executive died still born. Howe was the only
sufferer. He was placed in the attitude of
attacking the President without provocation.
has been deserted by his party friends and is
rldlculed by everybody in general He is de-
serving of pity more than blame, however,
for it is quite probable that, had not the
scheme in which he sacrificed himself flashed
IN the pan, he would to-day occupy an entire
" different position before the world.