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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11
PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

o"ehooi, Miss, Ocl. IL, 1898.
WHEREAS, it is time honored custom.
and is of itself right and proper and be.
coming in a Christian people, to observe
annually day of thanksgiving, do
hereby appoint Thursday, the 25th day
OF November next, for purpose, and re-
quest its general observance throughout
the State; for of all the people who have
ever existed none could so truly say,
1.-The lines have been drawn in pleasant
places, and we have goodly HERITAGE
Then let us unite in one general thanks.
giving, exclaiming with the Psalmist,
(" Unto thee 0 God, do we give thanks:
yea unto thee do We give thanks" I
w. McWILLIE.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

DECLINE OF ABOLITIoNIsM-We have
heard much during this year of the "de-
cline of abolionism," The following fig-
ures show decline, don't they?
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

~"W When we can find no STRENGTH
Tor our cause National Democracy,) at
the North, then may we know that the
end is near, that our doom in the Union
Is sealed, and that we may go about set
ting our house in order" - Clipper.
There we've got the cue; there's no
need of Southerners looking to their in
terests until National Democracy is CON-
pletely "done for" 5}
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

CoTToN.-The Mobile market for the
week ending Saturday, Nov. 6, closed
with prices ranging from 1Oa to 12c.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11
OKOLONA, MISS ::

w We are requested to state that the Rev
>. H. MILLER, Pastor of the Presbyterian Churcl
ut 'o"totoc, will preach in the Methodist Church
of this place on Sunday next, l4th inst.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

81 !=g See card of the Mcdowell House,
at Houston. A clever landlady presides
over its destinies, and guests are gener-
ally made comfortable.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11
FIRE At ABERpEEN.-We learn

FIRE Ats ABERDEEN.-We learn Ca.
sens Livery Stable, in Aberdeen, caught
'-f'E Last Monday night, and burned down.
80 human lives, lost. 1t is not known
Whether any horses were burned up
sI6e property, We understand, was in.
shred to nearly its value.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

L Summey Strong & King offer ex
cellent bargains. Go and see them when
you happen in Aberdeen.
See under the head of Aperdeen Ad-
vertisements. t4is.fsv.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

GB See the Card of Mr.. Thombs.-
lie is good, reliable workman, and has
settled here, and intends to stay. We
bespeak for him most liberal patron.
age. Old broken jewelry need no longer
be laid aside as worthless bring IT to
T., and he'll fix it up anew. 1"'3
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

w The Prairie News sends us only a
nan sheet of its last number, with a large
hand-bill of "land for sale" enclosed. we
suppose, to make up for the other half
Fretty interesting (the billy as far as it
goes.-Ler. Adcertiser. san.
We swallow that pill, friend Weaver,
bitter as is the remembrance it recalls.
The fact is, our roller was out of fix, and
didn't Impress well; so we had to en-
close that interesting bill to make up the
deficlency-sending only half sheet,
poorly printed at that. by the way, that
land sale takes place before long; won't
you come up?
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

W The Messenger. Livingston, b,
put on a new suit Of type, and is now Oh
OF the neatest papers that come to u.s.
1t is also admirably edited.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

% Ice, in this region, last Monday.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

oETs1'tt -4A- FL rs.
DiED-On Friday The 22nd uis., ia HOLMES
county, . miles North of Lexington, GEORGE v
:, DlED-On Sunday night, the 3lst Oct. Mrs.
MARY GATES of tbs county.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

An Editor in Luck.-Ihe proprpto
OF the Troy (Alahama) Mdepcpdu
american congraulates himself upon hav
my a new pair of breeches-the clol
cost him four bits a yard. His wifi
thinks lhey are so handsome that Sd,
wears them herself
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

4 uoticy Cromd.-The New York
Tribune in denunciatory article call
cd out by the late prize fight, says:
The patrons ofthe ring are thimble-ris|
gamesters, fancy fighters, burglars, streeI
thieves, bar-room DULLES and New York
aldermen.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

-, ~ =" WEEKLY FkOhi THE MOBILE NEW
f"o'aons ma'Gh totton are eieen al Me ctyreat ri
40 "Mtch Ftdattrs Orders eao he sIyeJ
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-11

1hanksgiying.-From the following
proclamation of Governor Melville, it
will be seen that Thursday the 18th day
of November inst, has been set apart by
his Excellency as day of thanksgiving,
to be observed by the people of the State
of Mississippi:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
THE GAZETTE.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL rs, 1883
Keeping THE TEETH CLEAN.

Microsoopical examinations have teen
made o! the matter deposited 90 the teeth
and gums of more than forty individuals, Sc
lected from all classes of society, in every va
riety Of bodily condition, and 10 nearly every
case animal and vegetable parasites In great
numbers have been discovered. OF the ami
NAL parasites there were three or four spe-
cies, and Of the vegetable one or two. In
fact, the only persons whose mouths were
found to be completely free from them,
clesnsed their teeth four times daily, usiog
soap once. One or two Of these individuals
also passed thread between the teeth tocleaos
them more effectuaily. 10 all CAGES the
number Of the parasites was greater IN pro-
portion to the neglect Of cleanliness. Inc
effect of the application of various agents
was also noticed. Tobacco juice and smoke
did not ipjure their vitality 10 the least
The same was true of the chlorine tooth
wash, of pulverised bark. of soda, ammonia
and various other popular detergents: Ioe
application of soap, however, appeared TO de-
stroy them instantly. We may hence inter
this is the best aud most proper specific for
cleansing the teeth. Ia all cases where 1t
has been tried it receives unqualified com men'
dation. 1t may also be proper to add that
none but the purest white soap, free from
discoloration, should be used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
INFANTS FOOD.

WHAT BABY COSTS IEAR.-W hen It 10
necessary to feed infants artiheIally, and
cows milk is used. it should be first boiled
then skinned, then sweetened little with
snoar and next a little salt added, not enough
20 rive it a saltisb taste: milk thus prepared
viii not only prevent the indigestion, and
consequent acidity, fatuleuce, colo. dlar-
rIr, &c, from which sucking children suffer
60 much, but will actually cure them. A.
A hearty infant will swallow. during TIE
first year ofi,s life, fourteen hundred POUNDS Is
of milk, in which are twenty-one POUNDS Oh
cheese, thirty pounds of butter. and one hun
dred and twelve pounds of sugar. AT SIX
cents q quart with the necsssar y sweetening,
each "desr" little creature costs, tor fooa
alone, fifty dollars for the first year--H'"S
Journal of Heath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
STATE LOTTERlES.-R.
N FRANCE g. CO. Managus.-CAUTlON

ARILAND STATE LII lfhlro.-n.
wi FRANCE & co, Manag1s-CAUTloN
NOTICE.-Persous living at a distance should
be extremely cautious OF whom they order Lot
tery Tickets OF Certificates of Packages OF lick.
cts, The country is flooded with bogus and
swindling Lotteries Every inducement is held
out 10 get persons TO invest money IN them -
Capital Prizes OF from $40 900 TO $4,000 head
their schemss-with tickets at one Doliar-
$500, 900 Capital Prizes are offered, hcKe's %.
Ali SUCH in every instance, are iraudsi ana IL
money is sent 10 them for tickets, II Is so much
thrown away without the shadow oil chance
of getting a prize. Beware oil o.! Lotteries
where the Capital Prize is unusually large IN
companion to the price OF tickets In every III,
stance where large prizes are offered LOT sIaa''
cost OF tickets. put II down as certain fraud
The Kentucky State Lottery Tor the oehei'
of the Shelby College, under our management
is the only Lottery in the United States Which
is legally decided by the Maryland Drawings;
all other Lotteries which purport TO be decided
by the MARYLAND Drawings, are frauds.
THE MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES.
Purchase in the Maryland State Lotteries
then YOU are sure of being right. And In or
dering in the Maryland Lotteries, you are sure
of fair and honest drawings.
One thing look to, and that is, If you order
from any licensed vender in Baltimore, do not
receive any but Managers Tickets and Mana an,
gers Printed Certificates OF Packages. ne
Managers Certificates have the numbers Prin-
ted, and have the Autographed signature OF H.
France Il Co.
No one has ris hit to send his individual Ger,
tfcates and if he does il be sure there is fraud
Of the bottom of 1t. r. FRANCE CO,
Managers OF Maryland State Lotteries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

TOR RENT-A WHARF in good order rae
with a LARGE YARD adjoining ms
property is we'll located for Coal depot Lum
Der, or Wood. Yard.
IA Also, TWO LARGE "AfEhooeh''
i$$;; on the wharf, well adapted Tor Comm's
sion and Shipping houses. rs w.:
Also. numb OF VACANT LUIS on I'M
on street, very desirable for Plaster lois; Fof
terms, enquire OF GREEN q bR'lhEh'
nov 2O-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

vABINET, CHAIR AND SOFA MANU-
I J FACTORY, No. 1870, King street, -aiera"-
d>ia Va.-Having lately fitted up one OF the
bandsomest and most spacious ware.rooms IN
the city, for the FURNITURE BUSINESS; re-
specially invite public attention to my large
stock of FURNITURE, which | am constantly IN
creasing Persons visiting our city will find 1t to
their advantage to give me call as the range OF
NV GOODS in respect to quality and price is
sncb as TO cover tue wants and views OF all
NV stock comprises Mahogany Sofas, Rocking,
Cane and Wood seat Sitting Chairs, Side
boards, Dressing Bureaus (ma5ble top and Plain)
Sofa Card. Book and fancy Tables, Cottage Set,
Bedsteads, of all patterns; such as high Field
ing, French, lOwpos' and TFq INDEED Bsds'f as
several patterns of Cottage Redsteads, HAT
racks, Ws,drobes, Looking Glasses and alsrse
numbe: her articles embraced in the business
~ g. Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
constantly on hand. r.rcun
octe-tf JAMES H. DEVAUGHN.
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COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
y COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA, y"
CAPITAL OVER S25O.Ooo
CAPITAL OVER S25O,OOO,
AN cox IL WI y \ Il % 4 =

AND INbNSIANIL1 / y 4 X B. A. Nj
The charter of this Company offers more f.
vorabe advantages to the farmer and o,s.,,
than any other company chartered IN the >,a,.
by insuring with or without premium noe 49,
II the applicant prefer, he can pay the full auo.r,
Of the premium in cash, or by ehectlng ca,
insurance for two years, the insured save, on.
eighth of the amount he would otherwise nav.
10 pay: or by becoming member and giving
small premium note. the insured saves nearly
one hall OF the amount charged byStock Gonna
MES, when insuring from year 10 year Talsi,
the advantage resulting from he combination NJ
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRlNCfPLy
This company commenced issuing pocir.
against loss or damage by IRE, on the 18th Of
sand seven hundred persons have insured and De-
come members OF the Company, and over thirty
thousand dollars have been paid Tor losses =
Having trebled our business during the p.,,
year, We feel grateful tor the liberal patronag,
bestowed upon the Company thus Tar, and forts
catering prospects OF future usefulness. In,
Directors hope and believe that by prudeucr,
caution and rigid system OF economy, thry
will establish for this Company reputation
for cheapness and safety, not surpassed by ary
Company in the U. States.
All differences in settlement Of losses, mayb,
determined by three disinterested aroitraiors Of
the County where such loss happened to be mG.
tually chosen by the insured and the Company.
y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
HARDWARE. CUTLERY, &c.

GARDEN AND FARMING IMFLE
IT MENTS, BUILDING MATERIALS
CARPENTERS TOOLS HOUSEKEEPING
ARTICLES, &c, at No. II, Royal Sr,,i Nory
opposite The Market The subscriber thsuAlu.
for the patronage already received since his re-
| commencement OF business, would morn Dc
numerous irieI DIS, that he has made consIdelaJ-
additions TO MS stock IN lis various departments
and is now prepared TO furnish them WIN q
good supply OF GARDEN AND FARMING
| IMPLEMENTS, such as Spades, Forks Hcs'
Rakes, Shovels, Picks, Mattocks, Plough Css
tings, Trace, Halter and Log Chains, Hoe haI.
dies, Scythes. Snaths, Scythe Stones aud hle
| and other articles in that department.
Locks, Hinges, Screws, Bolts, Gut an
Wrought Nails Door, Shutter, Draw ard o'l'
Knobs, Bell Pulls Knockers, Sash Fasteners
Sash Cord, Axle Pulleys, &c, for Builders
Saws, Hatchets, Planes. ChIsels, Gouges A.
gers, Anger Bits, Centre Bits, PiUmbs 81.
Levels, Squares, Bowels, Glue, Chalk. Plane al.
Saw Handles, and other Mechanics Tools.
FoR FAMILY PURPOSES White Wash, pa,
ing, Hair, Sweeping, Shoe and Window bIe.'
Walters and Tea Trays Plain ard Japan !.-
ware, Briftanla.waTe, Knives aud toTks f'".''
Spoons and Ladies, Bristol Brick, Knlie Clral'n
Chamois Skins, Scales and Weights; Catt'.
sticks Tin and Brittana Lamps Carpe' iacn
Carpet Hammers, Carpet Stretchers 'ic'a"
Pins, Knife Boxes, Lemon Squeszers, lea Car
listers, Pot Castings, and many articles 90 ted
Gus to enumerate. Also, good stock Of Pen,
Mills, Wove Wire, Horse Brushes, Curry 'on''.
Horse, Cotton and Wool Cards Vices, Ann
Flies, Butresses, Marbles, White Allsyi I'.'
&C. &c. The subscriber will continue 20 ~
up his supply OF articles in every dePaT'"a.
and will sell at small advance, P!eleTfliE
nimble six pence TO slow shilling.
On hand, one Mortice Machine. lot Of n''.
steel Carriage Lace, Springs, AXIes. and ~
dow Sash, great bargain 20 close them ou''S
tirely. Call at No. ~, Royal street ,
ans JNO, L. CREIGHTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

AA STORE FOR RENT-The new three
Gss:a story BRICK STORE, on the north Sue
Of King street, recently occupied by George H.
Blackjack as an auction ard Dry 1oods STORE
is for rent. The situation Of this property is IN
business part OF the city, and its complete
arrangements for any kind OF mercantile ousi
ness, renders it very desirable. Apply next
door, TO HULST Il CO., OF }. a. MlLo'Ni>'
corner of King and Washington streets
NH Oft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

an orders for Tickets in the above splendid
Schemes will be promptly and faithfully at
tended 10.
~ NOTICE.-Persons at distance who
desire TO purchase Tickets in the Maryland
State Lotteries, will in future direct their letters
10 the Managers, R. FRANCE Il CO. Balti-
more Maryland. Those who desire to purchase
in the Shelby College Lottery OF kentucky. Will
direct their letters 10 the Managers, K. FRANCE
g. co, Louisville, XIV. mn 24-atd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
ANECDOTE OF HAVELOCK.

During bis stay in England the narrator
went one evening to the house OF the Colonel
in compliance With an invitation. Mrs. Have
lock turned suddenly round to her husband
and said, by the way, my dear, where is
Harry" referring to her son, whom she had
not seen during the whole afternoon. The
Colonel started to his feet: Poor fellow he's
standing on London bridge, and i'll this cold,
TOO. told him to wait for me there at
twelve o'clock today; and in the pressure OF
business at - quite forgot the appoint
ment." The father and son were to have
met at twelve a. noon, and i: was now after
seven O'Clock ir the evening; yet the father
seemed to have no doubt that Harry would
not move from his post until be appeared
The Colonel at once rose, ordered cab to be
called, and as he went forth to deliver his
son from his weary watch on London bridge
he turned to excuse himself to his visitor,
saving, "You see, sir, that's the disc'I
line OF soldiers family" 10 the course OF
al b ur the Colonel returned with poor Hsr-
~, who. although he appeared somewhat at
fecsed by the cold watch, and glad to see tue
fire in the comfortable parlor at home, seem
ed to have passed through the little afternoon 3
experience with the greatest good humor ana
the feeling that all Was right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

T HEREBY caution the public from enter
ing the house on Union street. AieHalf
dria, Va, kept by one Eli Petty, man VINO
was driven from Charles county Maryland LOT
his misconduct, which ne silil follows, 40
several complaints OF robbery have been MADE ma e,
against him recently. had bis house seafcheu
on the 9th of August last, and recovered We o'ei
one hundred dollars OF my money Inc a'o'e
can be certified TO at any time.
eau ia. WALTER J CARROLL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
CWAN Il CO.'S LOTTERIES AUTHORIZE
- BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA -
$4,000 FOR TEN DOLLARSI

The following Scheme will be drawn by S.
SWAN & CO., Managers OF the SPARTA ACAD-
EMF LOTTERY, in each Of their Single Number
Lotteries for April, 1855, at AUGUSTA, Georgia.
in public, under the superintendent OF Com
missioners.
Glass II, to be drawn in the city Of Augusta,
Ga in public, on Saturday, AprtL I'm, 1898.
Class II, 10 be drawn in the city OF Augusta,
Ga, in public, on Saturday, APril 24h, 1898.
On THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS.
54s5 P,iscs!-Nedriyon one Prize TO e0ay Tickets!
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

Mrs. Psrtingtou has seen an article IN te e
narers headed Conspiracy to Murder Bill"
Mrs. p. wants know who Bill is. She
oluavs understood the conspiracy was to
murder Nap, not Bill, and che cannot make
!, ont at all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
LOTTERY ADvERTIsEmENTs.

NIARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES FOR
M APRIL, lS5S-R. FRANCE & CO,
MANAGERS. OF Tickets will bear in
mind that the Maryland Lotteries, are drawn
by State authority, and BY State officer and
all schemes are examined and approved by him.
~ Beware OF all Lotteries with extraordi-
nary large Prizes for small cost OF Tickets
all such are swindies The Managers OF the
Maryland Lotteries present as large and FAR
schemes as can be made for the price OF Tickets,
aud persons purchasing in them, if they draw
Prize, will certainly be paid. In the others,
every dollar invested is so much thrown away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
FIRE INSURANCE Nor,CrS

THE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ar
ALEXANDRIA, continues 10 insure a,,.,'
Fire, generally, in Town and Country A, ia"
toiore, on the most reasonable terms
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTHONY r. COVER, Pr,sn>pi
William Gregory, Edward ). Hone,
Robert Jameson, James ?. Smir,
Thomas K Keith, Robert g yioe,,
William H. Fowle, Thomas McCo,,,..,
John H. Brent, ID. b. Smith.
Jno. B. Daingeriield
Office hours from 9 10 [ J, and from 2l,o,,
o'clock. &. W. WATTLES, Secre,arc
Office on King street near ST. A.apb
nov i0-dly
THE POTOMAC INSURANCE Gown,
NY OF ALEXANDRIA.-No. II sn,..
Fairfax street, next door to Leadbea,rr' h..
Store-where they will be pleased to rec..',
offers for either Fire or Marine Insurance
PresItent-SANUEL MILLER
DIRECTORS
Vim. n. McVeigh, Robert $. Asbbr
Lewis Mckenzie, NathanelBoy,I
Cassius F. Lee, BENJAMIN Raj,
ROBERT JAMESON 10
oct'- Secre4ry.
COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

Ia HOUSE FOR RENT.-The dwelling
Gssn HOUSE, or Prince street next door east
ot the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad office. The house is in thorough re.
nair. and to good tenant the rent will be made
low Apply al the office OF the Gazette
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16
A QUESTION NOT YET ANSWERED.

A QUESTION NOT YET ANSWERED.
Ca the occasion of the late marriage of the
Princess Royal of England with Prince Fred.
erick of Prussia, conversation occurred
which it has been reserved for the Gateshead
Observer TO record for the benefit of some In.
ture Miss Strickland. Two of the younger
children of her Mniesty were taken to the
Chapel Royal in good time, to see their eidest
sister married. They found the affair rather
tedious for time; but gradually they grew
more aud more interested as the scene H.
creased in animation end excitement; and
doubtless they we're informed by their atten-
dant of the circumstances of the Queens
marriage in the same place. At length;
when they had become thoroughly fascinated
and delighted by the spectacle before them:
one of them naively exclaimed. 10 tone OF
reproaoh, Il wonder mamma did not bring
us to see her wedding"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

-es FOR RENT.-The three story BRlCk
$$M DWELLING, on Prince street, opposite the
ta1mers' Bank, at present occupied by James
7. Chamberlain. Possession given immediate
ly. For terms, apply 10 ~ u-yr,cu
NH 20-eott w NJ. N. VIC, 49,
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Risk $3.50
HAVANA PLAN.

HAVANA PLAN.
ALL THE NUMBERS PUT IN ONE WHEEL, AND EVERY
PRIZE PUT N ANOTHER.
h. this Plan which is the old fashioned mode o.
Dralcing crry Prize is draun out.
RAND CONSOLIDATED, EXTRA CLASS
II 1. to be drawn in Baltimore Md, Saturday.
.dprii 24fA, 1883. -
2O.66O PRIZES! 10000 NUMBERS!!
MORE PRIZES TIL BLANKS AND EVERY PRIZE
PAID IN FULL, WITHOUT DEDUCTION.
SPLENDID SCHEME
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

"a FOR RENT-The STOREHoUsE'c cor
G nsr Of Prince and Union streets, lately &C.
1G4,sd nv VIM. N. Smith. Enquire OF
''p''1 y S. FERGUSON BEACH,
=. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

A T the request Of Captain Eli Petty nave
n prepared the following statement
August last, Captain Walter }. CarToii, cai.eu
IN me ard stated that his wife and daugh'er
had left his house, and robbed him OF several
hundred dollars--that upon information receiv-
ed from Pertv, he had obtained search warrant,
and recovered a large portion OF this money ana
other articles, at the house Of Petty-and that
he desired to have his wife and daughter prose,
cuted 10 the extent of the law-that they haa
been arrested, and his daughter committe1 10
;siI. and his wife held to bail BY Henry L. simp'
SON ESQ, for further hearing. Upon question,
ms him. | ascertained that these parties mao
access to- the trunk in which the money was
denosited, at all times, and that the facts OF tne
case could not justify the detenton Oh n'';
Carroll and the daughter, upon ena rse,oIi
fslony did not understand Captain Carfol,
as duplicating Petty in any manner, nor .. H,a
tbe facts so far as they came 10 my knowledge
tend to implicate him-on the contrary ne ,u
fused to permit the parties charged 10 iemo NOV
the trunk, in which the money was iounG VIII VIII
GU, the knowledge and consent OF CapI. .atro...
have shewn this to Joseph Padgett, the oii'cei
who executed the search warrant, and MS re-
collection Of the facts of the case agree WIN
mine. | would further state that have hearo
OF no complaints OF robbery" against pe1ty
= .-. C. f. STUART,
T. IL ~ -oalf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

A CARD.-The following statement maGe
y by the Attorney for the Commonwealth,
al nv request, is the only answer l nave 10
maize At this time, to the attack made upon my
character, by Walter J. Carroll; ,,rv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-16

VOI'V DOILnNS
OTTERY for the benefit of the State OF Del
aware, Class 81, for 1858, 10 be drawn at
Wilmington, Delaware, OH SATURDAY, April
18th, 1875.