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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
Daring Burglary.

SARATOGA N. Y, August 1.-The rooms
occupied by John d. Candies and family, Of
the Bridgeport Standard at Temple Grove house,
were entered by burglar. about one o'clock,
this morning. Mr.. Candee seeing him go into
a roon where his child was, got up and fol-
lowed. A scuhe ensued, during which the
burglar shot Mr.. Osndee. the ball enter ring his
neck and lodging near the spine. The burglar
then escaped By ladder ha had placed at the
window. Mr. Oandss is not dangerously hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

10 reply to Louisville interviewer, DE-. L..
p. Blackburn said that tue idea OF yellow
fever z,oo il al, nonsense. Yellow fever can bt
propsgated aad communicated wherever the
Thermometer stands over 7j'; that it is dis
ease of heat, originating on tho wet coast Of
Africa, and never on the eastern cast. 1t has
never been ,x;inot there. because the tempera.
tura has naver fallen low enough TO destroy the
nnison
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

Governor Holiday and his private secretary,
Colonel Taylor left Richmond yesterday morn
ing to attend the celebration st the Mlllel
Manual L,bor Schoo! in Albemsr'e county.
where the Governor vii, deliver an address.
The Governor aud Col. Taylor will afterwards
20 to the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

Judge w. J. Clopton, Of Chesterfield, pub
fishes card, Withdrawing from tho CoDgres
sioual canvass in the Richmond district Judge
Cloptou is understood to be in favor Of an ex'
pansion Of the currency. The withdrawal OF
this candidate, it is asserted, will add materi'
ally to Gen. Johustons chances for securing the
mammalian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
There is to be free Congressional fight in

There is to be free Congressional fight IN
the Staunton district. The Spectator says
1.-THE foroibe reaajusters will. 10 all probability.
have several candidates IN the field until near
the tune Of election, when they will combine
upon their strongest man, who at present, 1t
appears, is Hon. John Paul, of Harrisonburg.
The Hon. John T. Harris is running upon his
owe platform. There is some talk of running
candidate between the foroible rea6justers,
and the Hon. John T. Harris. who, whilst
lavoring an honorable adjustment OF the State
debt, which shall be satisfactory to the credit
ors, and at the same time bring the debt within
the revenues of tho State. vii! advocate To-
creased taxation if it should prove absolutely
ncc=saarp"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The CONSERVATIVE PARTY IN VIRGINIA.
The apparent want of harmony existing 10
the conservative party throughout the State is
greatly to be deplored, and unless something is
done to restore uoity disastrous results may
follow. The introduction into the Congressional
canvass of questions altogether foreign to 1t t;
the viodiotiveness exhibited on tho part OF
adi:crete partizans. and the indulgence Of
personal prejudicss to the detriment Of the
general veal. should DO froWnsd down and
the issue Joined Of conservative against radical
rule, and the maintainsrcs of sound republican
principles as against anarchy and oppression
We are aware that there is spirit rife TOR "a
pew shuttle and DEAF 10 politics. but the time
has not yet arrived, and while many Of tho old
Issues may be considered dead, there ars enough
alive to require the earnest support of all who
have the true iuteresls Of the county at heart.
The disruption Ct the conservative party IN
Virginia would hava most damaging ettsot,
not only 10 the State, but throughout the
country, and would tend more to reinvigorate
the radical party than any event that could
happen at this time. Every reason that existed
10 1876 for the maintenance OF thorough or.
gauiz alton of the conservative party. and united
action on its part, is as strong to daY AZ then,
and until the country is redeemed entirely from
the misrule of tho radicals, does it behoove
cur people to present 40 unbrokeu front TO the
foe, AID sinking all other issues. strive solely
for the maintenance Of those principles which
must prevail if We would perpetuste republican
institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

An exciting scene occurred ia the English
House of Commons yesterday evening. During
Col. Stanley's speech 10 reference to the re-
serves, Major O'Gorman repeatedly cheered
dsrisiVely, and when called to order by the
Speaker insisted upon the right to cheer at
all times, and refused to apologize The Speaker
thereupon named" him. Major O'Gorman
then left the House on the Speakers order to
withdraw. The Honse will take into oousde.
ration the Msjor's conduct this evening. 1t is
stated that Major O. German conduct was due
to the fact Of bis smsrting under sense of
personal wrong, Dol. Stanley having unjusty
refused Major OGornan's son promotion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The Baltimore Gazette says every now and
then We arc reminded by SOME enthusiastic IN
divdual that business is re7iving. Indications
may point to fair fall trade. but We must noI
expect too much not until our good ship Con
6denco comes home from distant seas now wa
tering her keel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The democratic convention of Delaware yes
terday nominated John ". Hall, Of Kent Co..
for Governor by aoolamation. f. l.. Martin,
of Sussex county, was nominated for Congress
on the first ballot. Ooe Of the resolutions
declares that lin accordance with the time
honcred, and constitutional iath of the demo.
cratic party, We hold that the only honest and
lawful money of the people Of the United
States is gold and silver coin, or paper cur.
rency convertible into such coin at the will Of
the holder" A resolution iudorsng the course
of Senators Bayard and Salisbury Was also
adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

Mem. from Society Journal. "Miss s.
appeared to positive disadvantage because of
oIoudiuess of complexion and-must We write
il ?-PimpIes spelling an otherwise beautiful
countenauce. She should by all means pro,
cure and use Dr.. Bulls Blood Mixture. Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The Norfolk papers announce Col. Goodwin
withdrawal from the canvass 10 that Congress
sioaaI District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

1t is now said that A dam Badeau. Grant 5
aid during the war, wrote the noted Hamburg
interview" heretofore or edited to John Rus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

We acknowledge the receipt OF an Invitation,
extended by Col. s. Spencer, Superintendent
of the Long Island Railroad, to be present at
the opening of new route to Brighton Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The fight 10 the Lynch burg Coneressiona
district between MesSrs. Tucker and White
head wakes warm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The amount paid out to persons in the
employ of the civil service foots up nearly
$2l, 0O0,0OO per snnum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The Corgre ssionsl Convention for the Mint
District meets 10 DanViIle tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The PUBLIC SCHOOLS. have often
been asked, how is it that our public schools
can be 10 danger do not our constitution and
laws require them to be kept up? We an
sWer, they do The constitution, article s.
section 3, says Tho General Assembly
shalt provide by law. at its first session, uoder
this constitution, uniform system Of public
free schools, and for it's gradual, equal, and
full Introduction into all the couotics Of the
State, by tho year 1876. and as much earlier
as practicable.
AS respects countless this was fully done by
the act of July IL, 1870. For cities, a special
law was passed, aud approved March 80, 1871.
by which city school boards were constituted,
and it was provided that lit shall be the duty
of the school board of every city oncs 10 each
year, and oftener if deemed necessary, to sub
NIT to the city or town council, 10 writing. q
classified estimate Of what funds will be needed
for the proper maintenance and growth Of the
public schools of tho city, and to request the
council to make appropriations accordingly" y
sac section 9. snl ut shall be the duty
VI Tue Ciy COu0Cll VI every Clty VI luo uiSt
class, to provide 10 due time. aud it shall have
DO power to withhold the sum or sums reported
by the city school boards and declared to be
necessary for the proper maintenance and
growth Of the public schools Of tho CITY," see
section 20.
Now, all these provisions have been fully
complied with, by the General Assembly. tho
City School Board, and the City Council. the
last named having duly appropriated the 81, 200
declared By The School Board to be necessary!
for the maintenance Of the schools during the
present year. The difficulty is that taxes arc eth
er not paid at all. or paid 10 coupons, aud that,
consequently, it is not likely that money can be-
obtained to pay teachers.
We are now, as We have always been, firm
friends of public education. and We will receive
and publish. with the greatest pleasure, any
suggestion looking to remedy for the existing
difficulty. The failure of our school system to
act, just when it is most needed. would be q
public calamity, indeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
D'Verissue.

New York. Aug. IA dispatch from
Harrisburg, Pa, says that it has been discev-
cred that there wsa an overssus of 500, 900
sinking fund bonds 10 tho 1853 loan, but By
whom cannot be asoertained, as the books have
been DESTROYED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

Mrs. Hayes arrived at Newport, Il. l., las
evening. and will be the guest OF Mrs. STsyne'
of Cliff Cottage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The railrods between MoldaVia aud Walla.
CHA are SO much damaged hy recent foods that
3 mouth will be required to repair damages.
Several iron bridges as we'll piers we're swept
away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

by law, asynopsls Oh my annual report ior Inc
county of Alexandria, just transmitted to the
Superintendent Of Public instruction.
Yours truly, RICHARD L. CAHNE,
Couaty Sup't. Of Public Schools.
Synopsis Of Public School Report Alerm.1ria
County.
Pupils-Whole number enrolled G32 white
2Q4; colored 428; average monthly enrolment
422; white l45 colored 277 average daily at.
age of school population (sl persons between 6
and ID enrolled, 48 white and &c colored; per
centage in average attendance II white and "a
colored percentage of those in average enroll
ment who attend every day 79 OF each race
studying higher branches IL; white 10; colored
books at public eypense2; pupils over u years
Of age colored.
Schools AMI Teachers.
Number of schools opened 9 for white child
rem 4 ; for colored s; number Of montha taught
on an average 9; number of days lGG. teachers
employed 8; white males 3; white female | {;
colored males 2; colored females 3; average
monthly salaries Of males $3S 90; Of females
S34 II; average number of pupils enrolled to
each teacher At.
Finance,.
Eeceipts-From State S429 CO; from county
tax S2i5 60; from district taxes S3,O4I AZ; bal.
ance in treasury August lst, 1877, S4o2 Isl total
81 204 81.
Expen ditures-For teachers' wages 81, 7GG % /;
for real estate, buildings and furniture $40 % ;
for fuel, rents, repairs, books and other contin.
gent expenses s43l 81 for pay of clerks and
treasurer 1927 So; total $3,66G 2O balance in
treasury 1888 II; cost Of tuition for each pupil
enrolled d cents month including all current
expenses 81 cents month.
Local Funds.
Whole amount asked for by District Board
81, $50; average district tax levied by voters 2s5
cents on tho 500; estimated yield $3.50;
amount asked for by County Board $500; tax
levied by Supervisors 5 cents on the SlO0; estl-
mated yield $3.50 estimated yield Of county and
district school taxes 1920; actual yiold in 1871
1898 q.
School Houses.
There are 3, sll frame; have outbuildngE,
suitable grounds and 8 good furniture; belong
to the districts, and there are looms III tnem
all the value of school property belonging 70
districts ia So $50.
S4seraltendence.
The Superintendent gave let days 10 school
work exclusively; travelled 50 miles; wrote 40
oKcisl letters examined II teachers attended
board meetings. and visited schools 70 times;
his salary WAS $50, out of which he paid ~ ou
for incidental expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

From, the publisher, Mossfs Lud6en q "N'
Savannah Ga, we have reco''e'
conos. written to appropriate mu:ic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
SarafO@a Races.

SARATOGA, n Y. August 7.-lhH track Il
heavy to day from yesterday 'as.orm. The l'r''
race, for ali ayes, one mile, WAS Won by CrehIai'
Bend fills; Bertha second; Bennett 'h'F.''
Time, LIS.
SARATOGA. n. Y. August 1.-THE secoui
race, handicap, for all ages two miles, was T'H
by Princeton; Bushwharker scoool and '7H'
lock third. Time, 3.44.
SARATOGA. n. Y, Au:u4t ':--lha tLiil
race, for three year o'd9, one mile was w.
easily by Brambe (the fav5rite;) Ptque see'a1'
Eugene n. Robinson third. llme' I.4':'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

How PRAIRIE Docs GET WATER.-It has
always been subject of curiosity and inquiry
as to how and where prairie dogs living on the
prairie, far away from any river or stream
obtain their water. MIR. F. Lsech, formerly of
Mercer county, Penn, and front;ersman Of
experience, asserts that the dogs dig their own
wells. each village having ONO Hi,h concealed
opening. 1t matters not how far down the
water may be, tho dogs will keep on digging.
uuLil they reach it, He knows of one such
we'll two hundred feet deep. and having cir
oalar staircase leading down to tie water.
Every time dog wants drink he desoenls
this staircase. which, considering the distance,
is DO mean task. 10 digging for water tho
animals display as much pluck as In resisting
the efforts of settlers to expel them from the
land Of their progeuit0r5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The Raleigh, N. c., News classifes the
members elect to the General Assembly of
that Stale as follows Senatc-Democrats 80,
Republicans II. independents 5, doubtful 5.
House-Democrats G., Republicans So. indie
pandents andNationals 6, doubtful 9.siving the
democrats majority of "a Oh joint ballot, after
concedirg all the doubtful districts. IA. to the
opposition, The News says that as far as Gov.
Vance is coucorned, he is a candidate for the
U. s. Senate before the Legislature in The
event Of bis nomination by the caucus, other.
wise he will not be candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

In The Eoglish House of Commons, yester
day, Sir Stafford Northoote. Chancellor of tie
Ezchtquer. moviug the supplementary estl'
mates, said that the House must provide for q
deficit of "a, 100000. lie proposed 10 issue
exchtq uer bonds. extending through three
years. of which 100000 would be needed
this year. After much criticism on tho part of
Messrs Gladstone and Childers, the latter Of
whom declared the deficit unprecedented, and
tho estimates too sapguine. tho resolution
passed, authorizing the issue Of exchequcr
bonds to the amount Of G2,000,O00 this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
Public Schools.

Office Superintendent of Public Schools,
City ard County Of Alexandris,
Alexandria, Va Aug g. 1851
To the editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
Herewith furnish for publication, as required
by law, synopsis Of my annual report for the
county of Alexandria, just transmitted to the
Superintendent Of Public instruction.
Yours truly, RICHARD L. CARNE
Cougty Supt. Of Public Schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The Southe.n Planter shd Farmer tor Au3"''
published at Richmond, Vs.. a! ;! & year !:
received. The leading arttc!e IL Il letter lf''"
Hon. AH.H Stuart on ''The Ending OF tha hsr'
Times" C note by The editor on the banking >
tenn Of the country,i in which the editor urges III
return OF the old syatern Of s'tst9 banks ANA -
peal Of the ten per csnt. lax imposed ny IL" :"
s. on State bank circulation 'oi"hc' .'""
Washington has valuable article % tbs ar If
lysis Of Fertilizers Dr. ElziY s .nSy s M IL
tepesting d epsrtmont Dr. Pollard 10 he depati
.S1st sni to sas sn
l1g ~ ,a mtaH for the month to!ouo Ea,..
G GtIsi Isfrson snd ohers have letters Of '
x9st e sw 1 p psi sst ;1sy n 5 S
Der. qudn ,;ms Of seeding The editor tsti: taa
tsy viii in1 pub ia To ssptemner r9 a5 es s
from Judge l. d. G Chris nnss 1 "tova; ' ." Ills
eut i:nt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

If IT WASN'T FASHIONABLE to 70 uut d
town u summer, not one hall OF The people wiz
indulge in that little extravaganza you'd 20 s..
They would rcfraio icr stv~ral reasocs liz
first is because going away FROM home. @vc.,
for short season. is an ty2cnsiya businesa;
second. to people of domestic habits the po!ni'
and fornalities Of high tuned summer reaofts j"
exceedingly distastclu'; and third. because tho
who have the means that enable them TO Leave
the city during the hot months generally hava
more comforts and Injuries at home than they
usually iod at the haunts OF suDmer rcVcIIy
and dissipation. But then, Mrs. drun!y hd'
so willcd it, and who has courage enough 10 .ot
usy to her mperious mandates. AMI really.
the fashion of going away for Is brief sunne!
recreation has its advantages in the way o! 'n'
proyed health, if people did Got often waste
more vital energy than they gain by ridu'yht
hops, excessive sea bathing and other methods
of imprulepce. --PhIa. Shr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
Railroad Accidents.

PlTrsBURG. Pa Aug. 1.-The last i:a. oe
the Pittsburg, Cuciuaaiti and 81. J. al: Ri!
road, which Left this city at lI:4I LIST u.ght.
met With terrible acc;ieu. at a pUpt 90: aud
half miles west Of Miogu Junction. Ohio,
The train was composed OF two secreIs. one
hotel car, one baggage, two i'ostal cats aud
two Coaches. the latter being occupied ly eta,
grants. At | q. H., At the point usned, the
fast line, which WAS twenty minutes bahiu,:
time, and ruGuiog at the rate d forty miles a.
hour, o0llided with freight train, and The gu
tire train, except the hotel car aud sletptrs.
was thrown from The track and ieariuiIy wreck
ed. Eleven or twelve pcrsors arc reported
Killed and fiteca or twenty serious wouGdsJ,
No names have yet bAca received. Al tb3
passengers in The sl4epeTs c.cAir'l ~itiv:
serious injury, the loss Of Iit; hrin.; ca"acd 10
those in the forward cars Cc1upl2; u posts,
clerks and emgrants
GREENFIELD, MASS, Aug. '.-ihe 9:2'
train, last night, from Mler's Falls to Bratt!r'
boro', ran into washout. orc mi!a atoyo
Mortified farms. Engineer lattee, trcmsu
Arnold, and mau named Root. whn WIS raiu.:
on the locomotive, were Killed. toaductvc
Holmes was slightly il ured IN the face llsIus
on the tunnel line are all running regularly
to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07

The Superintendent gave let days 10 school
work exclusively; travelled SO miles; wrote, 46
oKcial letters; examined II teachers attended
8 bosrd meetings, and visited schools 26 times
his salary was $50, out of which he paid ~ 5o
for incidental expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-07
Rev Cotton.

EuFAULA, Ala, Aug. The inst taI' G:
the new crop Of cotton was sold at auction to
dsv to Messrs. Simpson K Johnston At ~
gents psr pound.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-03
Charles 0'conor in His Old AGE.

Says the New York correspond
ent of the Cincinnati Gazette.
Charles O'Conor never had any
children. He married the widow
McCrackep, but the match was not
harmonious and they soon separa.
ted. He continued to occupy his
rural place in the suburbs wash
ington Heights,) while she had q
handsome down town establish.
ment. Mrs. McCracken died two
years ago, leaving a son Eugene
McCracken), who, at that time, at
tracted some notice. He was a fine
looking young man, rather a fa-
vorite, but his health failed, and
Notwithstanding a trip to Europe
it continued to sink and he has at
last found grave in foreign land.
O'Conor is now 76 and feels much
like one that is alone in the world.
He has outlived his former rivals
at the bar and also those members
OF the bench before whom he won
fame. There is not a man left of
all that legal circle into which he
entered as u young and ambitious
lawyer. Among the Judges before
whom be has argued were Irving,
Edwards, Morris, Lansing, and so
down to Noah Davis, who presided
at the trial of the paricide Wal.
worth. The most remarkable man
in all this array of legal talent was
Thomas Adds Emmet, brother of
the Irish patriot, whose Centennial
birthday anniversary has just been
celebrated. He came to America
the year his brother was SO unjust
ly executed, and became the most
brilliant member of the New York
bar. After a successful career of
twenty-three years, while pleading
in Court, he fell victim to sudden
apoplexy and died in ten hours.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-03
Equal TaxatIon.

We publish the following utter
ances conceiving them to be just,
wise and opportune. They treat q
subject which is being agitated in
our State. The solution of the
questions 1t involves will material
ly affect the welfare of our people:
just and equal taxation to which
a taxpayer can give his assent
through his representatives in the
legislative assembly, or in the
town or municipality, is one OF the
most vital of all liberties in the
State. Taxation without repre-
sentation is o gross violation OF
rights. Tho danger ,also, of ine-
quality of taxation is very great,
greater in democratic country
than in almost any other, greater
where an universal suffrage has
gained footing than in other
democracies. There are commune
ties in the United States where
one half or even mere of the 1n-
come of taxable property is neces-
sary TO pay the taxes. In view of
the abuses or opportunities of OPP
pressing the tax-paying inhabi-
tants of q State or town, it may
we'll he said that it is contrary to
the spirit of our liberties that
those who have no taxes TO pay
should have the right of voting on
the budgets of towns or cities. This
would be in times of corruption
most terrible weapon in the hands
of demagogues for revei4ging them
selves on tho wealthy and getting
the aid of the lowest people. There
ought to be limits CT rates
beyond which no city authorities
or town meeting should have power
to 60 without at least special per-
mission of the Legislature; and
limits, also, heyond which legis-
lature should have no power to en-
hance the state tax without very
decisive vote, say of three quar-
ters of the members. Besides, G
limitation should exist on the
power of borrowing money. 1t is
still more just that there should be
no exemptions, uO uutdAhuie prop
erty-a rule against which numer-
GUS offences in time past have been
committed. Thus 1t has been not
unusual to charter a bank paying
a bonus to The State, to put the
rate oftaxation on bonds of rail-
road companies lower than on
other property in order 10 encour-
age the construction of such works,
and to exempt funds given for
eleemosynary purposes, church
property, the funds of academies,
&C., from taxation. This last ex-
emption is far more desirable than
most others, as it relieves the poor
from a considerable burden, and
for the most part only changes the
list of articles tax al, while the
same persons upon the whole pay
the same amounts. But perhaps
the rule OF taxing all property, eX-
cept that owned by the govern
ment or minor communities, would
be most just and advisable.