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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

WAGES N SCOTLAND, &C.-Mr. Samuel +,
Cooper, Uoited States consul at Glasgow, trans
mit5 10 the Department Of State report on
trade in Scotland, from which tho following
extracts have been made:
Wages arc steadily declining Llbortrs re-
ceive from fifty to seventy five cents dey;
miners eight to twelve cents an hour; mechanics
81 week; printers IS. IA railways conduc.
tors are paid $ to Sc week; switch tenders
81 engine drivers, ten 10 fourteen cents an
hour; 6remen, six to eight cents 40 hour. The
cost Of living is about the same az 10 he Uoted
States. Whiskey is considered q necessity,
though it costs about 800 per cent. more 10
Scotland than 10 the United States Beer is
com parativey cheap.
There are eleven banks 10 Scotland, with
their branches, under special charters; capital,
$50. 900 900; circulation, $4,000; deposits,
$342 100000; gold held, Sl7,00OO00 silver,
$4,000, 900. The circulation Of each bank is
unrestricted. 1t is ouly required to redeem its
issues 10 coio. and to hold q certain proportion
Of coin 10 reserve. Ony about FIVE per cent.
of the currency is coo, fur ffths of which is
silver. Paper is universally preferred to coin,
which is never called for except for special uses
Laborcrs arc paid in silver, which is preferred
because Of its smaller denominations. a pound
note is the smallest issued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEhLl u
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
TUESDAY EVgEING, JULY =, 1873.

At the close of the war the State OF 'iFeinla
had So. 900 10 gold ia the EEchao2e BaIk of
Richmond, which was distributed among the
State officials 10 the proportion Of thar CLAIMS
for services. Some time ago suits were brought
against the recipients 10 The name OF the Uoiteo
States 10 recover the sums pa;i, as having be-
c,me The property Of the toited States ~
virtue Of the sarrenier The matter having
been referred 10 kcnn:th Raynar, sjllcitor +
the Treasurer, for his opiti00, Mr.. RaJ0er
says:-"An application fled 10 mg othce b
Hon. H. ". Thomas. ex Leutenaot Governor
Ct Eirgiuis, 10 regard to suit brought against
himself and Others. to recover moneys PAD out
to them 10 1865. on an order Of Tie then UoT'
ernor OF Virginia. has brought that s1tI:e: d.
rectly to ny attention.
The applicant, Thomas, asks OF me- THAI direct
the suit against hin to be dlscoohnu2o That
raise. 40 entirely different question, one ln7o.7-
iog the right OF the Solicitor OF the Treasury to
direc. suit to be discontinued. | thick The
Solicitor has that power
II understand ny superior in hc:, the Attorney
General, to deny any su:h poTar 10 tie solicit
tor. Whilst, therefore, do not feel at liberty
to direct the SUR against Thomss to be dl=con'
tinued, I presume no ooc will deny to the So.
letter the right to advise 10 such cs:'. The
matter il legitinatcIy before me. Thomas sp'
plies to NE, 10 my official capacity, and asks ter
such relief a. can afford him. As an Amorl'
can citizen, be has the right 10 50 apply. There
fore, hereby express to you my oploon for
what i! is worth, tha! the Uoited States have
20 causes for reclamation on Thomas II TIE
premises, and that you should dircc: toe suit
against hin to be dismissed, the UoItcd States
to pay the costs
Its said that Secretary Sherman has de-
c.inad TO order discoo,inuanee Of the sus,
desiring rather Judicial determination OF The
question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23
Loss nv Fire.

CINCINNATI, O., July 2a-The latest reliable
estimate Of the loss by fire at CsttleltsbuIg, Ky,
Is one hundred and fifty thousand dollars,
nn0n which there 10 eknnt go fnn inanr snca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23
Preachers Downfall.

No2Ta20go', July l9.-Tlii qu!e: town 4i;,
8: as, TIE u1a2Tis1.a r3:o:i=ty o: Producing
Ii1i:terisl :cardal. For several days ras:
statements, affecting re character OF the RsT.
4 Godiard, pa::o. CT The Baptist church II 81;
:3T3, hs7e b=sa s.oa:, caa-girg Tim directly
wa s.. icdece2: exposure be!o:a several !sdie5
bo:n married ard single. snd $50 with ts'o"ll2
kisses S. young lsdiss when on the t:iees, 81
these Sc: occurring in TIE day time.
Se7=ral women. either young or Old, have re-.
ported :? tel: tsni!e: ms; s. they were pa::ll
Mr. God 4s!d's hcu:e St different. hours Of The
day, msa vnom they supposed to De Nj. Cod
dard, hiss stood a! one CT the windows, II view
Of the street. sud made Obscene gestures. At
other :ime:, i. i: alleged, he lis: 0aea seen in the
yard of his Place waving bis handkeIchlet,
throwing kisses, ezc!s!m!ng bye bye snd
msnites.irg o.her anorous trait; Of character
when young iadie5 were passing, Some Of the
injured parties even suggested iega! prosecution,
but the evidence Of positive proof Tss 80 mesg!e,
it happening that none Ct the ln;u!:ed !adles
knew him personally, tina! thi: mode Of !e:sl!s-
ton va. sbando1ed.
In conversation with reporter NJ. Goddard
admitted the truth Of the reports, and said inst
ever since he was Zine years c: age 8 passion
which he could no: wholly control had taken
COS session OF lin, and now he could no. g to
Gcd with lie on hi: lips, so he hsi concludes
10 make full confession Of his conduct, when
O: late hsd brought disgrace on the church, on
his family and on himself The statements
made -e..!ire to tae disgraceiu! transsctons
reported to hsvc been performed by lin we're
according to the testimony from lis own lips, CT
too true character
Mr.. Goddard said he knew OF hia i1lprulance,
g. reported, aid was heartily sorry to- il. he
also sisted tns! he should 20 before his church
and frankly tell them thst. owing to hiE Indecent
snd tisgracefcl conduct! be was no longer :: :?
remain as their pastor. he had prayed 70 God
in the past ,hst be might overcome this evil pro.
pen:i!y, but he had at different times yielded tc
It. Mr.. Goddard has wife and large family
OF promise residing mere, and camo to North
b1ro' from Palmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

MYSTERIOUS RAGEDY.-A mysterious trag
edy occurred at the village Of Locustvillc, 10
Accomac county, Va, at 4 late hour last Thurs
day night. Mrs. William Richardson, an ell
derly widow, residing at that place, while seated
on the porch Of her residence about 9 o'clock
on the pight named, was fatally shot by, some
one unknown whether by accident or design
has not rauspired. She fingered during the
night and died Friday morning. The house
10 which she resides stands in an isolated posi-
ton Oh the outskirts Of dense forest, and it
was behind one Of these trees that the fatal
shot was fired. The county authorities were
at once notified, but have not az yet succeeded
10 capturing the guilty party. The affair
caused considerable excitement IN the locality,
where Mrs. Richardson was we'll known and
highly respected. louisville is situated about
seven miles from Drummondtown, near the
Atlantic ooast. -Baltmore Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

LEARN TO SwIM.-Tbe London Globe says:
LEARN 10 swim" 1t cannot be questioned
that the general inability of women to swim
even for few strokes causes q large addition
10 the number of deaths from drowning. If
they only had an elementary acquaintance with
The art it would give them confidence, and
greatly aid the efforts of rescuers. There !s the
greatest risk in approaching a woman when
she is out OF her depth. owing to the certainty
that she will catch any man who goes to her
help 10 such way as to prevent that free
exercise of the limbs on which bis life as we'll
as hers depends. Many a valuable life might
be saved every year if The elements of swim-
ming were made branch Of girls education.
1t is not as if there were some inherent nabili.
ly in the gcDter sex to acquire the art. The
facts rather lie in the other direction, indeed,
aud tend to show that other things being
equal, women have greater powers 10 the water
than men. owing to the smaller specific gravity
of their bones and muscles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

FAuoxs NAVE, 1T is noticeable that the
'rsted men are mainly
pernetusted bv srticles If 'ommon use. Nspo-
Icon livo0 in Enolish.snoot, g countries in q
knd Of boot star him does We'll
lngton while Brougham has becol. 70 norb, h =
in we'll known carriage. Loru I;oynoII,
transmitted his name and fame to is. 80
hat. Raglan, the unjustly abused leader L 'a u0
British forces in the Crmes, survives in q ~:
Gladstone is rendered memorable by crsvLS
Byron's i'm mortality is assured by turned-ovol
collar; Louis XIV is reproduced IN furniture
Louis XIV in women's high heels, aid Csvour in
q cheap cigar. Who says that Fame is hollow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

The LATEST PoLITICAL GOSSIP among the
ouid nuncs is that Senator Simon Cameron ls TO
be candidate 20 succeed his son Don 70 the u.
s, Senate. It il alleged that in the selection Of
candidates for the legislature, likely TO be elect
ed, there are quite number hostile to the
younger Cameron, who will give their support
to Cameron pere, but will not give allegiance or
their votes to his aon. 1t is charged that the
reason fox it is that young Cameron is brusque
in his manners, and has net gained the hearts OF
tho yeomanry Of Pennsylvania and held them
with that stesdfastness which the older memb Der
of tie house Of Cameron has.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

SARATOGA, N. T., July 25.-This was tie
second day Of the first meeting of the Saratoga
races. The weather vas beautiful and the at
tendance good. First race, the Alabama stakes
for FLIES foaled 10 1875, one mile and an Gig nth;
was won by Belle, with Balance all second and
Invemore third Time. 1859
Second race, for the flash stakes for two year
olds, hafa mile. There we're II starters. Inc
race was won by Harold, four lengths ahead Of
Idler, Luler 81. Time 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23
Mexican Affairs.

New YORK, July 23.-Tho Tunes publishes
the following:
SAN ANTONIO, July 22.-E Perverle, q
Lcrdst paper published in Pledras Negras,
says to day that Gen. r. l.. Mackenzie has
crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico just above
the mouth of Pecas with 500 men. No news
n, this kind has been received by Gen. f. D.
g ,1.rd, the department commander. A mum,
her of Texas cattle and horses were ralded
across tba Rio Graude into Mexico from New.
town few d, 's ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

George Liverwood, local mail agent at ball'
win, Florida, has been arrested for rlfiIpg reg.s,
tered letters. Stolen money or order iunqs ~
the amount of four hundred and seventy tnle0
dollars we're found UPON bis person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

\ FRIEND having told Dean Swift that an
excellent Dublin bootmaker, Bsm:rick, was
Very DESTROYS Of The honor Of bis custom, the
Dean ordered pair Of boots of him, aud asked
when they would be ready Bsmerck named
day, and bis new customer told hin that be
didn't want to hurry him, but that he must not
fail to send them on the day 1amed. Bamerlck
assured him this should be done. TIE day
arrived, bu, 10 boots. Swift went to the shop
aud received ample apologies from Bamerck,
with the assurance that it was one OF his men
who was to blame. "Well,'' the Dean reioined,
Il was to have been at Sir a. Acheson's, 10
the north, to-day, but this has prevented me.
They will be done on Monday, you say; brlog
them up 10 the afternoon yourself, and iii pay
the BILL, Bamerick duly arrived with the
boots, aud found the Dean afable. "By the
way, Dir. Bamerck, he presently said, Il
don't think you We ever seen my garden come
aloog" Alter the Dean had walked the boot
maker rouod a bit be excused himself, aud
returned 10 the house, locking the door behind
him. Bamcrick waited and waited, the SUD
went doWn, and the evening closed 10 dark aud
chill. The garden was surrounded by high
wall, and there was 20 way Of getting cut. At
length the Dean rose from his writing table,
took pistol and drew out the bullets, and then
called up his butler. Robert" be said, Il
am sure that there is some fellow. probably a
thief, in the garden; call up the other men,
and come with me. With that the Dean went
to the garden gate and opened it steatbiIy.
Poor Bamerick rushed forward. There's the
Villain seiz, him, y said the Dean, firing off the
powder. The unhappy Bamerick shrieked
out, For Gods sake, don't shoot, ouly me,
Bamerick. MIR. Rauerick, " exclaimed Swift,
in tones of utmost astouishment, what is the
meaning Of this?" Why, sir, you We left me
here since clock; you must have forgotten
all about me-" "Ah, dear me, to be sure, y
said the Dean, Just as you did about the
boots" Then be told the butler to give BAN
erck some bot wine, and see him safe home.
Who hasn't met with Bamerick IN 7.
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

A Reformed Episcopal congregation has
been formed at Wilmington, DsL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

Gov. Holiday has returned to Richmond from
Old Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

=, 'RECINCT, FAUIUIEK CUUNIT.-Uu
@ oALEM act the election Tor delegates to the
SATURDAY L. convention, for the 26th OF
August, at Sa en- precp 10 o UOu d"s
resulted in sph' ana !ne s.cvt' W WV WV
cations to the nom. eating coLVeo.son ; J., ,,o
Mr.. J. g. Beckhal7 was no1S. 'a aeo, Wy an ni
HuntoD party for chalrh sn Vi 'ns u,''h' "'O
Mr. B. +. Rixey by the \ EaIe Pai.?, g ,bo
The vote was taken by Il n .t,.ra annn;ntad
crowd, and counting them by t. vi t,untnn mon
were first counted without any h'sdfsnce or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

Wa. II. Pion, colorcd. has announced him
self rs an Independent conservative candidate
tor CONGRESS in the First District. Pinn Was
- - of the colored men who made conservative
OIL - % here during the presidential campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-23

The meeting 10 appoint delegates from JEFF.
ferson District will be held on the l5t OF
August.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16
sa-Marylanders arc enthusiastic owe

saF Marylanders arc enthusiastic over
the discovery of new point Of interest
in their State. IL is located on ono OF
the highest peaks Of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, and the scenery is said to
surpass that Of the far-famed Catskill OF
New York. The place has been named
High Rock. 1t is said the summit com.
mands view of 100 miles in favora.
BILE weather.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16

fV 1t is said that there is considera.
BILE excitement Mt Oldtown, Md, over
the discovery Of the body OF q man bu.
ried in the woods near that place. The
remains seem to have been under ground,
as near as an experienced person could
guess. about three weeks or month,
and yet they are so far preserved as to
present unmistakablc marks Of violence.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16
A Lesson in Business.
Merchants sometimes pay a

Merchants sometimes pay high
rate Of interest, three per cent. month";
even, in order TO get out OF tight
place" A young merchant OF New
York, who found himself in need Of
100000, for which he was willing to
pay high rate ofinterest, called on Mr..
James G.. King, banker, for loan.
he received aid, but he was also taught
lesson. Said Mr.. King:
Look We, L., you have pail as high
as three per cent. a month for the use Of
money! -
Yes" replied the applicant. little
warmly, land am ready to do it again.
Ny business will warrant it,
Mr.. King shook his head. No bust
ness in the world, lie declared, could
warrant such thing. But the younger
man was headstrong and positive. lie
knew that his business would warrant
the interest mentioned for the accommo-
dation, required.
"Well. now look here, L., happen
to have hundred thousand in the bank
which l can spare but don't want to
take it out for short time. If you
will take three years at three per cent.
q month, it is yours. Make your note
for the hundred thousand, payable in
three years after date. at that rate of
interest. and will discount for you at
once, saying nothing about security.
The young merchant was delighted.
AS soon as he could believe that King
was in earnest, he took blank form and
made the note.
Now let US reckon the discount said
the older merchant
lie figured few moments, and then
looking up with smile, he said:
IL, you owe me $8,000i"
The young man thought ut first his
friend was joking but when lac came
to look at the figures, he found it too
true.
100000, at 3 per cent. q month,
would be Sc per cent year 1886 600.
and for three years sos. 600
We'll, H., what do you think Of n
business conducted upon such basis ?
Now look yc--"
Mr. King then told the young man
just what he would do on tho condition,
however, that no would turn over n new
leaf i'm his business. j. saw the brink
upon which he had stood and. with his
friends generous assistance. he backed
away from it, HoW,h's Comp0nion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16
a Strange Story.
The Spirit ofa Deai Man appears to HIS
Friends The Story Corroborated.

"Did you ever see n ghost?" said a
gentleman to one Of the reporters of the
Baltimore 1mericaH.
No was the answer, i am sorry to
say never have
Did you ever see any one who had
seen 4 ghostY
L can't say that ever did said the
reporter, Il should like to. though very
much
Wbereupon the gentleman informed
tic reporter that in the person Of one of
the officers of the city government could
be seen one who had once had verita--
bic interview with spirit from the
other world. AS he was personally &C
quainted with the city officer. the repor-
ter determined TO call upon him and
learn what there was in the story. 1t
was too late TO find him in the City Hall,
so visit was paid 20 him at his resi-.
dence, on North Charles street The
object Of the visit was stated, and after
some slight hesitation, he consented TO
tell the story.
Yes. sir. he said 70 toe reporter. IL
is the truth. ] did once sec a ghost. or
have an interview with spirit. At
least, | think did. may have been
dreaming; ] don't know. But. any
how, it was most remarkable, a most
incxplicablc drcam-what you might
call prophetic dream, that was full
filed in every detail in most extraor-
binary manner. And / don't exactly
think H. was o dream
It was during the war was on the
Confederate side in The war o soldier in
the First Maryland Cavalry. In tho
same company with me was q gentle.
man from California, whom you may
call Copleston. I'd rather you wouldn't
publish his real name, IS the family Is q
prominent one and in Richmond, and 1t
might pain the relatives now living TO
read the story in print. lie was n splen-
did fellow. and before long we became
very intimate and gradually grew TO he
most devoted friends. IIo was tho bra.
vest Of men, but at tho same time unusu.
ally warm-hearted and aftectlonatc, and
our affection for each other was some.
thing unusual among men.
One day we were together IN a pref.
ty hot fight, near Greenland Gap, liar
dy county. W., during Gen. William f.
Jones raid, and as we had no artille-
~ with us. our regiment was dismount.
cd and detailed to storm q church in
(which body OF the enemy he'd en-
ltrenched themselves. 10 was o nasty
piece % work aud tho proapccts were
= t.s.t I.F .fnft ...f &
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16
LEAD Me TO TIE ROCK THAT IS
HIGHER THAN FPS. LXI. 2.
~ LIZZIE AsuDAUon.

~ LIZZIE AsHDAUOH.
Oh Father while here thro' iifes desert s,rav
With the rays Of the sun beating bot on my way.
While the sand Of The desert is scorching n drv.
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than J. %
Lead mo to the Rock; ia its shade would rest.
When weary Of travel. fJrlofa anl oppressed.
To its shelter "a haste to its refuge I'd ay-
dead me to the Aock tina, is higher thsu IT,
And then, though the eIO1ds gather ,hisk DER
my head,
And darkness enveops the path tread,
Then, Father, when darkness and ismpcsts are
nigh,
dead me to the Rock that is higher than 4"
Lead me 10 tho Rock tha, was smtscn 10 show
Where the cool, living waters forever do aow
Let me there quesch ny thirst 10 that stream
Rowing by
LEAD inc 20 The Rcck that IS higher than %
Yes there le, me hide in the clon Of the Rock
No trouble or peril my spirit can shock,
There safe let ne rest ,ilI The storm passes By,
LEAD me to the Rock that Is higher than ."
And Oh ! when my Journey is ended a, last
The desert zone over tho wilderness past
Even then, though DEATHS Lnlows be raging
and high
srrr aa rae 81 fl,e % ,rt t-t.f L. hsat.. 49,, ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16

And she's got splendid essay"
continued Con; Miss Markham says
30; and now let's each one engage one
or two friends to throw her boquets. so
she'll be sure TO have as MANY as any
body and be as happy as she deserves
will you agree !"
The girls promised in chorus. "An,l
let's get her fan, said one, "a pretty
plain white one. She'll be so pleased
So that was settled. and the confab
broke mp. and every listening mouse
kept the surprise from Chris.
IL must he confessed that she made a
very pretty picture at home, the trim
black-kid boots, the jaunty dress with
flimsy IuT at the throat and pale rose
bud in place ofjewels; but as she came
to the great building and saw the crowds
of gayly-dresscd ladies and elegant gen.
tlemen going up the steps her heart
sank little, and she stole up the back
stairs to the recitation room where the
class were TO meet. They were all there
when Chris opened the door, clarifying
it, the girls thought, for moment with
the bright fash and glimmer or the trail
ing robes.
Here she is. girls !" exclaimed Con :
ME, catching sight of the figure in the
door. "How late you are, bat come
here, please we have something sweet
to tell you. Come. Fam
"Please accept this, Chris, from your
classmates" said Fan, gently. I'VE all
wanted you TO remember u.s." and the
daintily-gloved hand laid the pretty box
in Chris ungloyed one, and then they
all eagerly watched the little blushing
face with smiles and tears chasing over
it as she unfolded her gift, and were
moro than thanked.
Then Con led her into the dressing
room. Il brought flower on purpose
for your golden locks. dear let me put
it in. There, that's lovelyr'
"You thought Of met" seid Chris
lifting wondering eyes.
"Why, OF course you, pet r. and then
tire dream came true, for the beautiful
dainty, Con folded her right into all the
delicate finery and kissed her again and
again. you have helped me to be q
better girl, Chris, and I thank you for it
always"
Then thoy all went down together and
took their seats on the platform, and as
one after another came forward to thai
most dreaded ordeal, reading her essay
and was thanked by thoughtful friends
with boquets and applause, Chris was sc
happy for each. and over her fan, and
Cons kiss, that her speaking face was
fairly radiant; and when her name was
called. the seventh on the list, she had
no thought OF fear. but her sweet, clea
tones rendered the essay FULL OF feeling
1t was tender, pathetic thing, and ma
ny hearts were touched by its simple
words, but when it was finished, ant
Chris turned to so. there was perfec
storm Of applause. led by Judge Living
ston. and the boquets came fast ant
thick. Chris sat down with her lap full
in perfect maze, and every one Of he
classmates found occasion for the hand
kerchiefs they had provided only for al
ornament. And so Chris learned tina
wearing love in the heart makes fair il
all eyes the simplest dress.-C Christian
Weekly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-16

cF Mr.. j. Peyton Clark, formerly OF
Winchester. Va, but lately principal Of
the Academy ut Rockville, Md, is dead.
He was paralyzed in February last and
never rallied