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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
MASSACHUSETTS,.

SHOOTING ARRAY IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OH
A AUTHORITARIAN OF AN OLD cITIzES-FAc-
TORY MISUNDERSTANDING HORSE POISONED
BosroS Saturday, Sept. IS, ls66.
Among other exciting events in Boston to-day has been
an attempt to murder Westinghouse merchant BY one Of
his employs The would-be ASSASSIN is YOUNG na5
obout u wears of age. belonging II CharlestoWh nahed
Prank W. Rounds, and the party Whom ne ",tcnp'eu "
murder Il Adolph Proger furnishing goods ueaSI uucl
the Adams House. Some difficulty had occuHeu pe'Hocn
Tho roics I'm which Young lady IN the case ans, one
OF the results OF IL the discharge OF young houlu
Mr. Proger Occasional hard words passed between ny
fro dining the forenoon and about I2;iO o'clock iOuhds
dew a small pistol and fired az Mr. Proger, and mmed-
ately discharged second shot MI FIoger ran oul o. S
store into the street, closely followed ny honhus, VIM
discharged three shots az MN, ana All IIoEcl w
mon ne opposite sidewalk bleeding nom the "ouhus
mo ,ronnded man was Immediately carried back into
his store where he attended b DE Gey ana iouees
bo fouud that one shot mad azed the right side OF has
rerk another had entered the right thigh, lnhctng
,in6 wound and third shot passed through the can
OF bis right leg. The surgeons are oil OPINION lt
III The wounds are dangerous, although that III e mi
NAV prove To be serious after the examination ~ e
Massachusetts Hospital where MI. Ifogst wa 'aI.uu
I,,nedately ON seeing Nj Progcr Hl, Hounds ran up
Sorfokplace pursued by Officer Bennett o. the fouT'h
station Police aud threatened to shoot any one VINO
bo,Id attemrt 10 arrest him AT the same time holding
navv revolver in his hand Or recognizing MI pennes
Rounds said 81" go to station sodD WIN yS Sa iest
protect me- aud he YenF 'he sa'on ies ana tbc
ance He was armed with two navy IeNo4ses, anu tns
lir nisto with which he fired the inst shot was found
on The floor Of store Both Proger and young honpds
are we'll known in Boston and the anar mas pIooueeu
great surprise and excitement -. -,
Chsrles v Holt q son Of V. s. Holt, prominent pub.
lie man in Camlhdse, committed suicide BY shooting last
/ ovonine He leaves a wife, but 10 children
mn named Griffin, belonging IN Merose, was run
over by the can the Maine Railroad at Maiden last
! evening and instantly Killed. -
peston lied suddenly at his residence Boyistonst
~ n,orrip,- aged 20 years He President OF the
Massachusetts Medical Society ana Vce'Pesdent OF INC
| Natural History Society. ,-..s
Woods shoddy factory in Marlborough was destroyed
ty Go a. an carly hour this morning, and man named
s6nmvav pershed in the flames. Another man. named
Wsker vas seriously injured by jumping from windo"
THO loss vas heavv, but there was good insurance.
The celebrated tIotting horse India Rubber owned py
TT Han oi this city and valued az abcut $1,000 was
fatally noioned al the Riverside PARK in Brighton, las.
night The event has caused considerable excitement and
| iniirnation among horse fancers' u.s.. .
corvontlon In Faneul Hall on tho 18th Delegates Will
be present from al sections Of tue state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
LIVES OF SECRETARY sEWARD.

HARRleBURG, Saturday, sept II, Iobt
Secretary Seward arrived here last night having every
symptom of violent attack Of cholera BE was too Ill
10 be removed and remained IN the rallpaa car o.eS
night NJ the depot His physicians, however reported
him somewhat better this morning and he LEFT ID the ran
az nine cleck for Washington. ,,.o
WASHINGTON Saturday Sept is, 1866
Secondary Seward. who was taken i'll at Pittsburgh
reached this city in quite feeble state at 3O O'clock this
afternoon He was transferred from the depot TO hs res
dence ambulance, and TINS fsct gave Ise % e G
NOR OF has death which vas fully circulated early tins
morning Mr. Seward is seriously Sick bat the Symphonic
are rot yet deemed alarming Since O'Clock nc has been
gradually improving and this evening strong hopes are
entertained Of his entire recovery in avery days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
THE PITTSBURGH CONVENTION
A MONSTER WIGWAM.

MONSTER WIGWAh.
dispatch from Pittsburgh tonight states monster
wicwam 10 accommodate 10000 persons viii tie con-
msnccd on Monday for the Convention W
RESPONSES TO THE GALL
The responses 20 the call for the Pittsburgh Convention
ore still coming In rapdly. In mauy instances oyeI@
soldier in whole counties have signed an indostment
The Convention. Associations numbering @ memDeff
fayornQ the movement Among the prominent SOLDIER
who have signihed their intention Of being present ars
Gems A. T.. burnside, John A. lIoean, Benz BgtleI.
Gov i ID COY Gov X. ). 0glesby. n. y. Bepks, Frehf
Sre Cal Sobirz John w. Geay, Gov Jos. K, Hawlay,
Gov Lueius Fairehild, A. WiAoh and many Others No
lbs, Of orators will be published but thousand vi the
hest speakers in the country will be present and rtloDa
when called GpoI " speak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
THE FREEDMEN.
REPORTS FROM GEN. SHERIDAN.

Special Dispatch to The n. Y Tribune.
WARRINGTON Sept l6, s6s.
Gen sheridan under date Sept 8, in acknowledging re-
cop of order placing himself at tie head ofthe Freed
mems Bureau of Louisiana reports; do not find Il neces-
sy TO employ the five doctors authorized to be hired for
cholera purposes in this city unless the disease increases
II is not quite insignificant here and We are WIN our
present arrangements abundanty able TO lake Of tho
eolored people in the hospitals. tf
BUREAU LANDS.
Major VIM Fowler, in charge Of the land operations OF
tho Burean leaves for the South tonight 20 collect to-
gehe and Inspect the grants Of confseated properly mas
by Congress in the now bill at
TENNESSEE. frfl
,aovet Rr;g Gen. John r. Lewis hes been appointed
Commissioner for Tennessee, vice BreYcthalor
Gen Clinton b. Fisk, mustered out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.
KENTUCKY.

GEN. ROUSSEAU REFLECTED.
LOUISVILLE, Sept l6.-Gen. Rousseau was elected TO
Congress from this District yesterday There wac no opS
position, and the vote wss very small.
KBSTUCKY-TaB SUCCESSOR OF GREEN CLAY SMITH.
CIScIsxATf Sept. Is, l666.-An election for Con.
gresham was held to-day in the Sixth Kentucky DIS
rict to I'll the unexpired term Of Green Clay SMITH
The returns secure the election OF A. H. WARD, De9il
ocrat. bv large majority over Carpenter Republic
can Both candidates favored the Presidents poley,
and the Republicans generally did not vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
ARKANSAS.

Election returns from az counties Of Arkansas in
dicste the election of Miller for Auditor and Gun
ningham for Treasurer by majority of2,00O. There
are Is counties vet to be heard from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
THE DISASTER AT JOHYSTOWN

torR PERSONS KILLED AND ABOUT oyE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY INJURED.
JouSsTowy Pa. Saturday. Sept ~ lstt.
Tie whole mortality up to this honrl} o'clock p H.
four This number may eventually be increased 10 ten
Tho number OF wounded reaches 49, many very signify
The calamity has alen almost exclusively Oh me lapons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
sTFAmBoAT EXPLOSION
ThREE PERSONS

f,rgcrv,rr S.ri H. Tho steamer Allena Aiay, run
.oi,., IesrGen G,ipos and Guyaudcttc exploded her
Iboilor et n o'clock his morning, tour miles below GAY
lipohs Two OF tho crew ana one PASSENGER were KSu
ana nnc of lac crow and three passengers were Injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
J0HY pEsKY At TIRE CONVENTION

Special Dispatch to The Cailoa ..-,.- g., ,. ,e.o
/ arroyo sst nito on ~ tho deygate nom f'skyFhel
ga. outboosiascally welcomed. III mite " a grand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
YHE CLEVELAND CONVENTION.
CharacterOf the Delegates and Their Purpose
GEN. WOOL TO BE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT.

ARRIVAL oP DEIBGArEs-PRosPEcTs PoR SLIM
ATTENDANCE.
Special Dispatch to The N Y. Tribune.
CLEVELAND. ONO. Sept. &c. 1886.
From all appearances far the johnson Soldiers Con-
yenon ODE held here tomorrow, will be simly attended
and VIII end in fizze. As yet very few delegates have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
rnrpARAr1oNs Ar oIEyrLANp.

E49-19'1
CLEVELAND, Sept l5The preparations for the Soldiers
and Sailor Convention which is to be held in this city
on Monday are nearly completed Tents for from 5000 to
1000 delegates are ready in Monumentsquare The
arrivals up to the present time are not heavy but tonight
and tomorrow they will be largely increased. Gen
Steednan and the Committee Of Arrangements are ID
consultation tonight and the programme WILL probably ne
settled upon this evening Gov l3ramlete oi hehtueky
Gen. John T. Wool, Gen. McCook and Gen. custer Gle
already here The indications point 20 Gen. Wool a. the
tomporary Chairman and Gen. Steedman az the loIma-
nent President Beyond tins little as yet is indicated as
20 tho Of the CovoptIop though ine geheIa I'M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17
IHE PEErARATIoxs TO RECEIVE TIE PRESIDENT.
WAsufSaroS Sent. 1t, Ies

WASHINGTON Sept. I6, ltoC.
procession including the military was In The IN TIE
neghborhood Of the railroad ready receive tie Presdeni
party There and along 1ndanaaye the City Hal where
the reception 10 take place there large crowds
auzousy awaiting the coming Of tie train About hafpas
si1 O'Clock Secretaries stanton Brow ming and MoDuoeb
postmasterGeneral Randall Jadge OTTO Attomcy.Gonera
sanbery ana Assistant Secretary raEou and Cons Cauiy
and smh and Gen Thomas Of ts Quarter masters Depart
nert appeared M station and about me sane time large
oyeo Of police commenced 20 dcr l station and prepare tor
fueJeSe,Lou .oDIe Of lcvaos wee Stationed o. me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17

The President replied length, covering much Of the
ronnd OF his former speeches With reference 70 the vel
Come il was peculiarly gratifying coming as u did from tie
Executive oil the State the representative OF the people and
not from those clothed with little 6rei authority as ey
couuclmen He reiterated his confidence m The people 70
upbod their liberties and FOX himself he would STAND oy the
epstufiop Though all else should around him perish The
time mad conc when they Ghoud above pGY AID come
10 the rescue Of an imported country against the ahhea
and dangerous enoroae Of Congress Ho then pro
eeeded 10 defend the veto power az exercised ~ I'm ID ns
peoples behalf and made earnest appeal io tcoBehloA
and harmony among all sections 50 that our naon one
united may 70 on In OF prosperity ana kOy ne
smoke about 80 minutes, and greeted Wth oNa APP
pause both during the delivery Of his speech ard at It's col
elusOn.
BANQUET AT TEE HOTEL.
The President and party entertained at tie LnihW
House with a banquet GOV Swami made speech eonclre
ing By proposing The health Of the President who b'ehy
expressed his thanks for Throughout the entire
time the President in Baltimore he was TIE reepeh oi
enthusiastic applause from thousands upon houfahds 81 tue
people The train left Baltimore for Washington 81 o'S0
o'clock The President loudly cheerea BY the thousands
upon thousands Of persons at Tie station reception ID
Baltimore indeed and emphatic Gen. Grant oit
the early afternoon for Washington and therefore was mol
present OF the banquet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-17


FrLlowClIzrys For this Demonstration YOU tender ne
ppon my return home 70 assume the discharge Of NY official
duties You will please accept heartfelt thanks such
welcome people who have been the daily eycvtnehses
which have discharged my aues ~ pecu.
arlv gratifying All promise You Tor the Intre y tia.
ther l he eOutpuauoe Of conduct IN tie past have
tired 10 discharge ny official duties IN compliance VIII he
Constnton and the principles which deemed 70 BE- lfsni.
win add that The which yOd cXhpt 70 night il not
peear Yourselves that which peIlades the country
wherever have heen NJ opinion ID that tie e1Drosso
which has gone abroad 10 tie coun Wlh regard 20 sal
inc government Of constitutional Jaw " UNAVAILABLE and
not misunderstood and believe ihe Gay not distant
hen The udgnent 81 the American people VA BE- made mani
i that It's Union be festored-that peace and pros
rty and harmony must again prevail Throughout Inc Uned
afey believe safely testify that thc greater portion
Of year fellow etgene that have VISITED ana LaYe seep
milton Of them stree e y0l VII accord VIII you 10 aus
timing the pucICs Of fee Goyegnme'lu compliance WIZ
The Constitution VI the oOIntry Permit me IN returning this
evening 70 again tender yoD people Whon bare known
long IN whose midst have served - Veols oueaI epae
tieS ard now servo IN that - Ctef Magistrate ny heartfelt
thanks or this cordial welcome wcb van be "
me o. long as there II q pulsaiiou ~ my beart
Address IRON THE SOLDIERS on lbi2
Three ehee were proposed ioT Tie President Of tue y
States and gwen a. the President retired with the party Oh
entering tho zee tho soldiers Of 1919 we're drawn no In n'
~ be number of about 60 and Col John wilnaf ad
dressed him as follows.
IN The name Of the BafgYort Of the Associated soden o.
the war Of ls2 tender YOU Mr. Prosdont cordial wecom
mon youl retarn in health and safety % tho Federal City,
welcome tom the boarts Of old tsod patriots
Tho President expressed hpseb gIatihed 10 moc III
soldsre OF 1912 Aliig 70 his hayir ID his journey hako
bonds viii, mar vino 6ad shaken hands win Washington
ho SAID b. was much erncd 90 shake tho hands nov l m
soIdicrsof Iti"
I'm. crood fingered come time about tho Executive naa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-14
II ESUMPTION OF BUSINESS.
STOVES, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
TIN WARE, ROOFING, SCOUTING, &c
0 CH 6 T. I NJ E S

ENOCH GRIMES,
having determined to resume his former business
in Alexandria, respectfully announces to the
public, that he has opened his establishment at
= NO. 90, KING STREET,
blow Fairfax, on the north side, where he is
prepared to furnish the public, with every de-
scription Of articles in his line, which may bs
wanted. His assortment. Of GO o X I n G
STOVES, Will embrace every variety, and of
the best descriptions. He would enumerate;
among them, NOBLE Cook STOVE, the best that
was ever in use, and well deserving its name
the LILLY, the PALMETTO and others.
His TIN WARE will be found equal, if not
superior, to any ever offered for sale in Alexan-
ton of ware Of that kind, which they may need
he invites examination Of his goods, and
presents such selection as cannot fail to please
All kinds of ROOFING and SCOUTING,
executed in the best manner and on the lowest
terms.
An experience of forty years in this business
enables him to claim that he has practical
knowledge of it, in all in his branches He is
DESTROYS Of not only accommodating, but giving
satisfaction to his customers and to all purchas-
ers, and they may be assured that what he sells
them will be Of the best materials and of the
best manufacture. He will warrant whatever
he sells. 1t will be his object to secure patron
age by constant and personal attention to his
establishment.
With this announcement he will open his
Mandatory, willing to show by his efforts that
the patronage he asks. will rebound to the ad-
vantage of those who buy, as well as of him who
sells, and that the citizens of Alexandria and
its vicinity, need not 60 elsewhere to purchase
what can be procured in their own city, from
one of their own people. " 12-2aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-14
nRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, &C.

NEW GOODS-We have this day received
N alarge supply Of FALL GOODS. Our as
sortmeDt Is now very complete; We name in
part, full line Of Mourning Goods, consisting
Of Alpacas, !nouslins (some "a wide BON Ga
zines, French Mernos, and Plain erode Grain
Hilks, &c. Our Fancy Dress Goods department
will be We'll supplied in few days. In Bleached
and Brown Cottons we have nearly all Of the
desirable and substantial brands, from to 1914
wide. A large assortment of Mourning and
Fancy Calico, Winter Balmorals, Merino Shirts
and Drawers, Hosiery and Gloves.
For Gentlemen-Plain and Fancy Cloths and
Cassmeres SatiEetts; Virginia Casscmeres
Shirts, all sizes; Collars; a splendid line Of
Cravsts and Bows Hosiery, Kid Gloves,
Walking Gloves, &c. &c.
Our assortment of Carpeting is now very good
in Brussels, Three-ply, Ingrair-, Supers, Stair
and Hemp. Oil Cloths, to suit rooms, passages,
stairs and tables.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage enjoy
eG during tho past season, we now invite our
friends IN town and country, and the public gem
orally, to call and see US, and we will do our
best to keep the trade at Home.
Orders promptly and carefully attended to-
We will be- ia the receipt of new goods nearly
every day during the season
WITMER & SLAYMAKER,
sep 1T Corner King and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-14
STEAMERS, RAILROADS, &c.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
81; u - lzza;s
On and after FRIDAY the 10th instant, q
daily passenger train will run between Washing
ton and Lynchburg, connectinga ut Gordonsville
with Va. Central Railroad trains for Richmond,
Stuunton and the Virginia Springs; ut Lynch
burg, without detention, for all the Southwest,
and at Washington for North and West.
Leave Washington daily at 6.25 a. m, and
Alexandra at 7.15 II. M; arriving at Lynchburg
at % p. m, connecting with the Virginia and
Tennessee train leaving Lynchburg at $50 p. m.
Leave Lynchburg at lOa m. arrive at Alex
andria at AS p m, and at Washington at 600
p. m.
This road is attractive, not only for its COM
Portable Accommodations, but for the fact that it
passes the now historic localities of Fairfax, Bull
Run, Manassas, Bristoe, Catletts, Rappahan-
mock, Culpeper, Orange and Gordonsville,
places Of imperishable interest in the popular
mind.
Through tickets to all points south and south
west may be had in Boston, New York, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore and at the Offices of the
road in Washington and Alexandria
J. M. BROADUS,
ie l3-tf General Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-14

COMMITTEE MEETING-Tu Mass MEETING
Mr.. MARTIN, &c.--A meeting of the Elk
acntiye Committee OF the Citizens Organlza-
ion was held last night, at which Mayor La
.han's recommendation to the City Council and
citizens generally, to unite in welcoming the
President back to the seat Of Government, was
heartily approved, and a resolution unanimous
y adopted that the organization will take part
IN tha ceremonies. Messrs W. II. Underwood,
Iohn Summers, and ". n. Brown were ap-
roiDsad committee to have the suitable stands
erected and properly decorated, for the meeting
co the nigh Of the 18th.
The Finance Committee were instructed to
furnish powder, &C., for the firing Of salute
O., inc night of the meeting, and we're further
instruction. case Of inclcmcnt weatter,o other
causes beyond their control, to procure Liberty
l!al.
On motion Of Mr Miner the following pre-
2ia5le and resolution were unanimous yadcpted:
Whereas, Henry s. Martin, who was APP
pointed member Of the Executive Committee
o. this ORGANIZATION, to make arrangements for
holding Mass Meeting tor the purpose OF suS-
tanning President Johnson's policy, &c, did,
on the 18th day Of September, publish a card
containing the following words, to wit: Il notice
+, report Of proceedings of Johnsu"
,iceting," in which my name appears as one
q" the Vice Presidents. ! deem 1t due to my.
self to state that it was without my authority,
Ind tbstI do not belong TO that party, there
BY showing in plain language that he does not
2Eiiate with the johnson rarity, therefore,,
Be it Resolved, That Henry 5. Martini
name be dropped from the list OF the said COM
nittee.
after some farther proceedings the meeting
adjourned until Saturday evening, at ! O elk,
q !ne COunci! Chamter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-14

A New ALEXANDRIA PASTOR. -The Rev
6. NJ. McCampbell having been called to tn
pastorship Of the First Presbyterian Church
in this city, some time siuce, and having &C
cepted the call, last night was the occasion
chosen for his installation into that relation.
A considerable congregation attended, and a
II clock number Of members of the Pres
bytery,to which the church is attached, appear
ed, and the exercises we're begun by the An
them:
Put on thy beautiful garments, OH Zion,
which was sung by the choir.
Rev. Mr.. Van Doren read as the selection Of
Scripture the G1st Chapter of Isaiah
1.-The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me
because the Lord hath Amounted me to preach
good tidings unto the meek he hath sent me
to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim lib
erty to tho captives, and the opening of the
prison to them that are bound,
Then came the hymn,
''When Zion's Waterman" &c
which was followed by the installation sermon,
delivered from John ~. 81, s. BY the Rev. DR..
Chester, Ct Washing ton:
''And herein is that saying tue, one sOweth,
and another reapeth.
Il sent you to reap that whereon We bestow-
ed no labour: other men laboured, and We are
entered into their labours. y
The Rev Speaker traced in the sowing by
one, and tie reaping By another, an ordina-
ry dispensaJion oi .5r,:YiIenrc, and illustrated
his text by reference to the experience OF
communities and individuals. ....
At the conclusion of the discourse the Rev
Septimus Tustin, Moderator, asked of the pas
tor elect the questions required by rules Of the
Church, to which the latter, standing IN front
of the congregation, answered verbally. 10
the interrogatories addressed, in similar man
ner, to the congregation, the leading members
responded by raising their right hands.
The Moderator then descended from the pull
pit, and the hymn
81 Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove"
haEng been sung, the pastor elect knelt, whilst
the INV gentlemen present gathering about
him, SCI him apart for the work of the Minis
try of the Presbyterian Church, by the impo-
sition of hands; the Rev. Moderator accompa
nying the ceremonial With a fervent and I'M
pressivc prayer, and concluding it by extending
to the Minister thus set apart, the right hand
Of fellowship.
The charge to the Pastor, which was marked
by zeal, earnestness and ability, was delivered
by the Rev. A. 4. f. Taylor, eff Georgetown.
Rev Dr. Gurley, Of Washington, delivered
the charge to the congregation, setting forth,
tcrsely the obligations of the church to its new
ly Installed pastor,
Rev. Dr. Tustin then announced the COM
p!etion of the pastoral relation between Rev.
Mr. McCampbell, and the First Presbyterian
Church Of Alexandria, and after the hymn
GO id him. oh thou great jehovah -
the solemn exercises were closed by the Bene-
dic,ion
Mr. McC during the morningwas examined
as to his qualifications to become pastor, and
in the afternoon he delivered trial serr on
before the Presbytcry.