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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25
Explosion and Loss Of Life.

A shocking nffsir occurred at q hotel.
in Memphis. on the %, Joseph Foukss,
painter of composition roofing. was sx-
perimenting in the kitchen, with q mix.
ture Of which bsnzoine formed compo-
nent part. when suddenly the kettle con.
tanning the stuff exploded. scattering many
articles from the ranges of the kitchen.
forcing the doors. breaking the glass from
the windows. and literally raining FIRE upon
Mrs. Theresa Vogei anu Maria Harring.
ton, the sole occupants. With Foukes, Of
the apartment. Frantically rushing from
side to side of the, narrow enclosure. they
shrieked prayers to melt the hardest heart,
and then they ran up stairs. wildly ges-
ticulsting. all the while their clothes were
ablaze, and their flesh ran off their bones,
the fire eating fast into their vitals. To
each other in their misery they turned.
imploring q pity that was only answered
back in groans. Then the man ran in
between and vainly sought to quench the
all-consuming FIRE. until he. too, was
fearfully burned about the head. the chest.
and arms. and life seemed to him insup-
portable. Only then, when exhausted.
he was about to expire, and the bells rang
out "a fire," assistance came, but too late
to succor the poor creatures. one Of whom.
Maria, was taken to the City Hospital,
and there died, short time after, in q
nsmeless agony. Mrs. Vogel was removed
to her room, many parts of her body ell
but burned to . cindsr. where she expir-
ed. Mr.. ,Foukes. too. was taken to bis
room and received proper attention, with
all likelihood of his recovery. .,oaF m
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

. Why is . 'I:ttle man, Who Is always
telling long stories about nothing. like a
csrtsin new kind OF rife I ,Bscsuss he's
Q small bore. 90 Hiu<s o.li III" --aJ- = ID
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

> PoRk PAoKlNa.-Mr. o. Baily is about
through packing pork for the present sea-
son. The number Of hogs killed at his
establishment is 5.6O0-being 900 less
than last sesson-but the fall of here, we
understand. is less than at other pork pack
ing establishments throughout the coun-
try. in proportion to the plumber packed
last Winter yysl "a .asi4... ai
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

> In consequences of the rumor of . plot
to rescue JEFF. Davis. armed picket-boats
are aos % dnty. oonsfastly at Fortress
Monroe. to examine oil yesselsr arriving
IN the harbor.ii 'a.gnaI anua siee fl.l sl
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

7 Mosby was arrested at Lsssburg.. Va.
q few dsys sgoMfot what causs is 10
tknown-and is now held subject to the
orders OF the military commsndsnt II
Winchester. fa nsa's ! o0i rsoo Ia
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

Z ~ Oar thanks are due Hon. j. q.
Lane, for yaluable Public Documents.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

EF Jimmy Christian has retired from
the Lawrence Journal, and that establish
ment is now without Christian head.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-01-25

was carried to Columbus on o. freight
train and placed in the Penitentisry hos.
pitaf last Friday mig ht to have bis
wounds dressed. stlim-55oa e - sncIfas
/" He Gays that he Had miscalculatsd his
lesp. suppoeipg he eouldjump with the
train and 20 light on bis feet. The WIN.
dow was 90 narrow that he stfuckl snd
thus lost his impetus. He thinks be
turned over in the air and made several
summersets on the igroond. striking him
self heavily each tinsi The scalp was
torn from his forehead and several gsshes
inflicted. his clothes split snd Torn. aud
his body bruised and gashed. presenting
Q frightfh spectacle. When recsptured
be wss completely crushed. and begged
not to be taken to the Penitentisry, ask
ing to be killed rather than taken there.
He said if be had secured the pistol be
would never have been taken sIive. -
On being taken TO the Penitsntiary be
was recognized as an cid convict. who
had served one term for stealing 500 !
bis right name being Soners. and bis
home in Akron. "a q 1'lOA' ''a '-'72'.
WHEN Lee, or somers. had jumped
from the train. B Bsdiord swore depperate.
" 1t his bad faith. and then attempted to
escape himself. but could NOT slip his
foot from the shsckle. A revolver
placed at his besd soon quieted him. on1
hearing Of the recspture Of Eee, Bedford
became very ssvage. aud swors that II be
20. away there would BE- some dead men
before be was recaptnred. 7. ,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
WE WITH, SEND

In every case send the name and post Office
address of each separate subscriber.
Money by draft p, Q. order, express in regis
tered letters. may be sent at our risk.
All communications should be addressed TO
VINCENT, BUTEkFIELD q CO.,
3sG Pa av., Washington D. c.,
p. O, Lock Box 'j6
The propretors will donate to the directors Of
the National Orphans Institution $1,000
REFERENCES:
Hon Thomas Hood. Madison, Wisconsin.
G. NJ Walker, ESQ.,, Adrian Michigan,
j. +. Bradley, ESQ, Chicago, Illinois.
D. \. Weinberg, Importer OF Watches, Chi
cago, Illinois.
Ed A Ellsworth, esq, WASHINGTON D. G.
r. G. Dewitt esq, Cleveland, Ohio.
Hon. Vim. n Butterteld, New York.
Hon. Henry Barnes, Detroit, Michigan.
General Charles II. Campbell, WaGEcsha
Wisconsin. .....--
Mai. Enoch Tottcn, Washington; D. C.
y. 3. Eldredge esq, Adrian, Michigan
VIM. Finn, esq, late U. ). Navy Agent
Washington, D. G.
g1- Tickets for sale in Alexandria, by GEO:
+. FRENCH l0i,. King St, and DAVIS u
BREN NER, 120, King st je 2-eoim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Last night, in
the Common Council, Mr. Clifford made u per-
sonal explanation in reference to his remarks,
at the previous meeting, in reply to Mr. Ashby,
aud stated that as Mr.. Ashby had asserted that
his remarks were not intended for him, &C., }
he desired publicly to dsclain any intention of
offering au insult to Mr.. A, or any other gen
tlemen Mr.. Ashby cheerfully accepted the
ex explanation, and so the difficulty is ;'aMicabIy
adjusted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA The Faculty Of
the University Of Virginia will, on the Goth OF
the current month. proceed to make appoint
ments of State Students. There is an appoint
ment to be filed from the district composed of
the counties Of Fairfax andAlexandria, and those
DESTROYS of obtaining, free Of expense, the best
education this country affords, have yet time to
forward their applications. The applicant for
State appointment should safe his age,
(which must be at least scvcnteen,) and deSig-
nate the schools of the University he may wish
to enter He should submit satisfactory tcsi-
monials Of irreproachable moral character, and
Of capacity, as well by partial cultivation as
original vigor of mind, to profit by the iustruc
ton given at the University. 1t should also
appear that neither he nor his parents are able
to incur the expense Of his education without
aid. ..,...... ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
LOCAL NEWS.

. MANUFACTURES recur to our old
theme, about which We have written so much
in times past, and Of late. In its most pros
porous days Alexandria wanted manufactures
though several valuable establishments were
carried on-some of them successfully There
is revival again, 10 degree. The Cotton
Factory is at work again. Success to it! Then
there are other establishments, in other de.
partments; in operation, which we have noticed
as they commenced. Success to them all
But there is room for more We do not think
SO much, at present, about large manufactur-
ing companies, as we do about individual en-
terprises, and personal efforts. These are what
are needed. We want working, producing
population. There is room here Tor this, and
a fair chance for profit and business Many
branches Of manufactures, requiring no great
capital, could be carried on here, most profta-
bly,. Here is the place for investment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
TGNRE VIRGINIA -u
IMMIGRATION SOCIETY,
incorporated by the General Assembly, and
-...' COMPOSED exclusively of ..,....r +.

Incorporated ny. Tue UeDeTai hsSemply, dHu
composed exclusively of ..-...t
VIRGINIAN PROPERTY HOLDERS.
Have determined to send at once to Europe one
Of their Directors to secure the tenants and Ia
borers required in this State. Their Commits
sioner, who is arranging to embark for
Great Britain, will be empowered to contract
with reliable tenants in Europe for the lease OF
lands, either in large or small tracts. Land
owners who wish to rent their lands are invited
to communicate with the Secretary, at the office
Of the Society in Lynchburg, who will furnish
the necessary forms Of power Of attorney and
contract, to be signed by them and the mmi-
grants Each application must state what rent
will be required, and whether in money Or part
of the crop. Our Commissioner will go out ac-
credited as the agent the Virgnian land-hold-
crs, proposing fair remunerative contract to
persons who wish to come to this country, and
will take active and energetic measures to place
before the proper classes the advantages OF the
locations which we propose.
Farmers and others wishing to employ select
ed laborcrs, are invited to avail themselves of
this organization and communicate with the
Secretary.
A Land Register will be kept in the office Of
the Society, where will be registered descrlp-
tons of lands for sale or lease in any part of
the State which will be brought to the notice Of
all immigrants and other settlers calling at the
Office, rs well rs extensively advertised in this
country and abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

We must remind our subscribers and advcr
Users that we do a CASH business We have
not the means even if we had The disposition, to
do any other kind OF business. The heavy ex-
peases Of this establishment, including the pa
per used-itself now small fortune per an
num-must be paid in Cash every scce;. 10
meet these expenses our labor and work must
be paid for also in Cash, and we fully earn every
dollar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
NRAND PICNIC ..... .aa ir.I
VI AND .., ..,-.. ...~
MOON LIGHT EXCURSION, ..-
OF TIE ~,
EPISCOPAL METHODIST s. SCHOOL,
TO GLYMONI

The friends and patrons Of this Sunday School
are respectfully informed thai the
STEAMER WAWASEr, rt
will leave her wharf for GIL YMONT, on
THURSDAY MORNING., Dist instrnt,
AT o CLOCK PRECISELY. .-
A boat will also leave al past O'Clock p.
IN giving those who cannot accompany the
school, fine opportunity fora ride to Glymont
and return by Moonlight.
Tickets for children...
@ adults ............................5O
10 be had ut at the stores Of John Il. Crclgh-
ton Il Son, John Howell, VIM. Padgctt, and on
board the boat. ..-.-.. je 6-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
AUCTION SALES.

4 1OMMISSION,E R'S SALE. OF HOUSE
'SJ&AND LOTS IN ALEXANDRIA, I'm
der authority ot a decree OF the County Court
II Alexandria County, rendered on the 9Th of
atay, 1856, in the suit OF James h. Plant and
"Ne against William A. Bowie and Others, the
Undersigned, appointed Commissioners for the
On i the heG 18Th da a, Of s1J Ju 1885,
II o clock; a. M. the following property, OF
which Elizabeth Cohagan, died, seized, in the
City Of Alexn ndria to wit:
u. Two story Brick Dwelling House and Lot
of Ground on the east side Of Patrick street be-
tween Prince and Duke streets opposite Grace
Crurch The lot is q feet inches in front, and
100 feet deep to a court 46 feet 10 inches wide
=. A vacant lot on the east side of Patrick ST.,
lOo feet north of Duke street, and on the north
inches, and 100 feet deep, to said court
3. 4 lot on the northeast corner OF Duke and
Patrick streets, Il feet 81 inches on Duke, and
So feet on Patrick street, to said 20 feet alley.
a. "A lot ad Joining 10. 3 on the east, and OF the
same front and depth, and binding on said alley.
20. 5. Several su5-rent charges on lots at the
northwest corner Of Duke and Patrick streets,
and at and near the southwest corner of Prince
and Patrick streets, being, respectively. per
annum. $45, S48, and two of $50; of which
further particulars at the sale.
Also, rent charge of S2l.66 per annum is
suing out Of T. Williams lot adjoining No.
on the east ... i.:s
Terms One third of the purchase money to
be paid down on the day Of sale, and the residue
in two equal instuments at three and six months
from that day, with interest, to be secured by
the bonds of the purchasers, and retention of
the title until the deferred payments shall be
made. All conveyances and revenue stamps at
the cost of the purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

SHIP BUILDING. In former days Alexandria
had great reputation abroad, for the excellence
of its SKIP Building. Some of the finest ships,
harqucs, brigs and schooners that navigated the
waters were built in this place. The water and
the wharves are still here, and a great deal of
the material all around us yet Would that
"old times, " in this respect, as in many others,
could be revived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

Police REroaT-MAY0Rs' OFFICE. -Tbos.
Curran, on the charge Of robbing the residence
Of Mr.. benjamin Barton, last February, was
committed to jail for examination at the next
term of the court. This man had been con-
fined in jail FOR some time On the charge Of
stealing boat, and was implicated in the rob
berry of Mr. Barton house by the circumstance
of ring having been sent to that gentleman 5
jewellery store yesterday 10 lie mendcd, which
was stolen at the time Of the robbery. The
person sending the ring, stated that she receiv-
cd it from Curran
4 party Of young men, for getting tight, and
Lickinu nm 2 row al the house Of Mr. Smith,
on West street, were fncd and discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

We regret to learn that George Mason, esd,
Of Spring Bank, near this place, was stricken
on Sunday night, with something like paraly-
sis, or apoplexy. His physician last evening,
pronounced his case very serious one. 4
messenger from Spring Bank, this morning,
reported him, much the same as he was yes
terday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

Walter Harrison Reid, Est, Of Fairfax
county, has accepted an invitation to deliver
the usual literary address before the Patrick
Henry Society, OF St. John Academy, at the
school closing, which takes place this year,
on the 29th inst. Willie j. Arnold, is to de-
liver the Salutatory Address, and Henry J.
NeYett. the EaledictorY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

CoNFIRMED-T Senate yesterday con
frmed the appointment Of Maj. 5. Z. Lee ct
the Veteran Reservs, the present Supcrinen-
dent of the Freedmens Bureau, for this and
the counties Of Loudoun and Fairfax as Lieut.
COL by Brcvct-appoirtment to date fom
March 18th 1865.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

KEW YORK, jane 1S.--Flour advanced 15a30
cents: State S6.e0al0; Ohio, SIS. S0al4i Southern
cl050aG11 Wheat advanced l0al5 cts; sales Of
&1090 bushels; new Milwaukee, 50. 40a2. So; No.
:. S2a2 10 Corn advanced 2a4 cents; sales of
80 eco bushels at 9la97 cents. Beef steady
rorl; firm n $50. 75a333. IS. Lard quiet Wits.
key steady. Cotton firm sales of l, 900 bales at
!Oal2 cents. Sugar steady. Naval Stores firm
fregRts dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

The act, to amend the Revenue Bill, was again
before Council last night, and the report Of the
Conference Committee, on the disag recing votes
of the two Boards, on the clause taxing the
Agents OF Brewers fixing the tax at 500 in
stead of $3.50, was adopted but through an
oversight, caused by the confusion that prevail
ed, no further action on the bill was taken, and
although there was no obstacle to its passage,
yet as it acas not passed formally Of course it is
without effect, and the original Revenue bill re-
mains in force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
GRAND CLOSING OUT :.
" OF
SPRING i SUMNER DRESS GOODS, SC
1T REDUCED PRICES, FOR CASH.

IT REDUCED PRICES, FOR CASH.
Cur heavy Spring business being over, We
commence TN-DA i, TIL & koDA i. I y s II,
1906 to sell off our very extensive and elegant
stock Of -13a. -. ..g
Spring and Summer Dress Goods, IS Fl
B ack and G. .iortd Silks, l... '. ''-s
Mourning Dress Goods " :" -#".
Spring ShHwls :
Luce Mantles and Points .. as "s"
Paris Kid Gloves, Hosiery CT tbs,
Linen Goods, Fine hite Goods. .Eg;z
White and Brown Shirtings and Shentings
And other goods at greatly reduced prices fr
cash.
Our stock consiStsi in part of ne very choicest
styles Of 49,. ..
DRESS GOODS, ~
or this season S importation purchased by us at
the large auction sales at New York, Of French,
English and German Goods many Of thep Tor
less than the cost of mportaion
The Prices at which weshal offer the balance
of our stock should, and undoubtedly will, in
duce al who wish to make their purchases ut
very low prices, to embrace this opportunity.
JOS. j. NAY, u CO., r.
sos, Penn. ave- bet. 9th and 10th SITS,
jc Ii ct Washington -. e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

At the meeting of the City Council, last
night, the subject of the difficulty between the
Mayor and Superintendent Of the Night
Watch, Was brought to the attention OF Coun-
ell, through a communication from Mr. La
than, giving his reasons for suspeading Capt
Walsh, and asking that the powers and duties
Of the Superintendent be more clearly and pre-
ciscIy defined. The communication was re-
fcrred to the Committee on General Laws, and
a resolution adopted TO Immediately re-instate
Capt Walsh in his position. Upon the pas
sage Of the resolution Capt. Walsh again en-
tered upon the discharge Of the duties Of his
Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

NIessrs. Eichberg and Roscnthal have leased
from the Corporation, at an annual rent Of 5000,
the property, at the foot Of Duke street, known
as Rumney's wharf, including the wareh ousc
and lot, where, we understand, they intend es
tablshing a factory for the manufacture Of
slaves, spokes barrels, &C., &c. We hope the
leSsecs will meet with great success. Manufac-
tories are what we want, and they should be
literally encouraged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

We must again remind correspondents; that
we have not room, nor 90 the public generally
read, long communications, especially those
which arc not on topics of Importance and in
terest BE brief then, and to the point
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

PERsoNAL-Ju Judge Henry W. Thomas left
this city, this morning, Oh the Aqua Creek boat
for Frederick sburg. Lieutenant +. NJ. Her
de1son ordnance officer Of Colsc's Brigade,
was in this city yesterday, looking well and
hearty. Nay his shadow never grow less
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

Dr. W. D. Stewart, Of Alexandria, has been
brevctted by the President, a Lieutenant Col
onc of the volunteer service. for merito:iors
services He was from Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

TIE Council, last night, agreed o 80 into an
election of night watchman, to eli Il vacancy
but after adopting the resolution for that puT-
pose failed TO meet in joint session, and there
was 70 election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

TEMPERANCE MEETING There will be a
temperance meeting tonight, at the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Abundance free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

EXCUgsloN.-It will be seen by reference to
an advertisement in another column Of this
evenings Gazette, that the Methodist Protea-
tant Sunday School, will have their regular an
nual Excursion on Tuesday next, the 2Gth irst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

Few surgeons were in Market this morning
but their place was supplied by aa increased
number OF logger head turtles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

We have on hard about eighteen CT twenty
pieces of original and selected poetry, sent to
US for publication. They must 'Sidc her
fine y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19

A resolution was adopted by the Beard Of
Aldermen last night, to rent the Fish Wharf
to The Central Coal Company, during ten
months in the year, for ten years, at an an
nual rent of 5000, but the Common Council
declined to concur, aud the subject lies over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-The following article

ALEXANDRIA CANAL THE following article
appears in the Washington Star.
''As the action Of the military authorities in
reference to the continuance of travel across
the Georgetown Aqueduct of the Alexandria
pers here and in Alexandra, we will briefly
give some of the facts in the case. Messrs.
Wells, Quigley and Durgln, shortly at er lea: :
ing the Alexandria Canal applied to the Sec
rotary OF War to obtain possession of the
Georgetown Aqueduct, now used as a bridge,
IN order to make the necessary repairs upon it,
preparatory to filling it with water for the pas
sage of boats. The Secretary of War endorsed
on the application that the lessees would be
allowed to make such repairs as would not IN
terfcre with military travel between this Dis,
trict and the Virginia shore, or the use of the
Aoueduct as public highway, and Maj. Gen.
Augur, commanding this Departn emf, was
charged with the execution Of the Instructions
of the Secretary. The lessees were notified Of
this action, and proper steps taken to ensure
their compliance with the conditions on which
they were allowed to repair the work No
coercion has been necessary to enforce such
compliance, nor has the President Of the Alex
andria Canal Company been ''sent for, and
carried from his Office in Geo1 getown" to this
city, to give an account of his doings, as Is
stated in the Alexandria GAZETTE of Friday.
1t is remarked as little curious that coal
boats which have heretofore always passed I'M
der that section OF the bridge which is over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, without troubling
the timber supports, seem to be unable, since
this lease was given, to get through without
running into the supports OF the bridge; SO
that they are knocked out, making it very I'm
safe for military or civil vehicles to pass, if
they happen to be heavily loaded.
We may as we'll refer, while we are on this
subject, to the allegation that the lessees OF the
Alexandria Canal were willing 10 sell out to
Georgetown, and abandon the work, which
charge was contradicted by the Alexandria pa
pers because said they, the lessees were for
hidden to make a transfer OF their lease. That
may be so, but parties who profess to be well
posted, assert that in spite Of these dcnials the
lessees have expressed willingness to stop the
work of repair, if the cessation of the work is
made more profitable to them than its con-
tinuance." .....
We publish the above in order that the pros
and cons about this whole business may be
seen by our citizens. We can only say that the
statement we made in relation to the sending
for &C., of the President Of the Alexandria
Canal Company, was upon the authority OF one
Of those concerned in the matter Of the Aque
duct; and, though large pccuniary considera-
tons have been offered b. Georgetown interests
to the lessces of the Alexandria Canal, for q
transfer OF their lease, We Go not believe the
propositions were ever listened to-