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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

EISTRACHT.-The comedy Of Elmer Muss
Heira,hen was praseated to an spprtclatlVe
and admirlng audience last night, by the E'n~
tracht Society Of this city, ia their rooms IN
Washington Hall Building. The roles OF the
several characters represented in the piece were
sustained in highly creAjtable manner, and,
take it all in ALL We think last night perform
snce the best of the season. At the conclusion
Of the play the rooms were prepared for dane
ing, and the tiny feet Of the pretty walters
kept delightful rythm with the strains OF
sweet music uoti' the small hours Of the morn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

TIE GEORGETOWN MAYOR Mr.. Welsh,
the Mayor elect, has never been Unidentified
wit the extreme radical party, though known
the war and it will be remembered he de-
clined to be catechised by the negro suffrage
party prior to the election. That party, how
ever, supported him as their most available
candidate, and he running thus unpledged re-
ceived the support OF many of those disaffected
to Mr.. Addison from various causes. lie has
served most satisfactorily for seven or eight
years as tax collector Of Georgetown, and the
fact of his being displaced by a party, vote OF
the City Councils in January last. doubtless
created considerable sympathy in his favor
Mr.. Addison, the defeated candidate, has
served az Mayor Of Geor gctown Tor many years,
and has been noted for energy and capacity
IFoshingt0n Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27
DIED.

On the DIST inst, at the residence OF his son,
nam county. West Virginia, DR.. THOMAS P.
HEREFORD, in the SD year Of his ago. This
venerable gentleman was, we believe, native
of Prince William county, and in his younger
DAYS resided in this place. he has many ola
friends in this section OF country WHO VIII near
At his residence, near Ba!timore, on the Zotn
instant Rey. OHAS. 8. TIPPETT, ofthe East
Baltimore Conference, in the Goth year his age,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Rev R. }. Keeling,
Rector of Trinity Church, has accepted call
to assume the charge OF church in Chicago,
Illinois. ...
On Monday, thilteen prisoners, whose terms
Of imprisonment range from one to three years,
were sent to the Albany peuicntiary
The following gentlemen have been elected
officers of the new Merchants Exchange of
Georgetown Evan Lyon, president; George
Waters. vice president; aud A. Ii; plckfei,
A. Fl. Herr, Peter Berry, John B. Davidson
aud s. Darby, directors.
The building known as Temperance Hail.
and which, years ago, was used for temperance
purposes exclusively, is now to be used again
for its original business, as the Washington
Temperance Society, at their regular meeting
last evening, concluded arrangements with
VIM FL. Philip, Esq, the owner Of the prop.
erty. to purchase the building tor the sum OF
$50. OO0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

LAND SLIDE. A land slide occurred on
Monday evening last. near Rockfsh depot, on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. The
slide was discovered before the arrival of the
train at the spot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

CITY COUNCIL "A regular stated meeting OF
the City Council was held last night, at which
nearly all the members of both Boards were
present, and large crowd OF spectators III at
tendance in the Council Chamber. Il number
Of bills of a private character. petitions, re-
ports &C., were acted upon. The Comm mon
Council concurred in the previous action OF the
Aldermen resembling az act allowing the Mayor
2, per cent. on licenses granted by HIN; also,
conquered in the Aldcrmen,s action resembling
the resolution respecting the collection ct taxes
On propertv held during the var by the Federal
authorities, and for which no compensation has
been received. The action Of the Board OF
Aldermen, requiring the watch to call tho
hours of the night, was not concurred III by the
Common Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

The PUBLIC GUARD AT RIcHMoyD. = 1t was
rumored Yesterday that the Public Guard was
to be disbanded at the end of the presentmont:hl
and mustered out of service. This rumor is SAID
to have originated from conversation held
with Governor Peirpoinc by one of the officers
OF the company day or two since. -R'ch"'o"d
ETrG311iur1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

BROKE HIS LEG. Y esterday evening. as the
steamer Winnisimmet was leaving the Wash
ington wharf, on her five clock trip, 4 coored
man, named Henry Randolph, who lives in
this city, near the Cotton Factsry, in Jumping
aboard, slipped, and would have fallen over
board had he not been caught by two OF the
boats hands, who were standing near by
When dragged on the steamer it was discovered
that his leg had beet broken in two places
A gentleman on board, who witnessed the ac-
cident, was so affected by toe sight, that ne
tainted and fell upon the deck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

COMPLIMENTARY NoTICE.-We find the
following complimentary notice Of Col. Bushfod
Flolel, formerly Of Fairfax county, Va, in the
Milled gevil!e Recorder:
''Col. Frobel the civil Engineer of the
Savannah, Griffin aud North Alabama Rail-
road, has arrived and entered upon the discharge
Of his duties. lie stands at the head Of his
profession. and is desirable acquisition to the
staff of Col. Crawford. He is the Engineer
who projected the recent improvements on the
public buildings at Milledsevi!le, and was
handsomely complimented by the General As
scmby, in joint resolution, upon the ability,
taste, and economy displayed 10 the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

J1ortlev, ESQ.,, in this city, on Tuesday morning,
26t 'd in inst. by Rev Nj. Munsey, SAMUEL
WHEATLY, Esq, of Georgetown, d. g., and
Miss VIRGINIA HARTLEY.
On the 7th instant by the Rev Mr.: Norton
Mr. J. B. DOkMAN, Of Atchison, Kansas, TO
Miss SUSAN r. BEACHAM, of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

SCARCITY OF VEssELs.-We are informed
by prominent merchants and shippers that a
great scarcity of vessels now exists at this port,
and that orders for grain from abroad have to
be filed 10 Baltimore, in consequence. There
are now stored in warehouses in this city two
hundred thousand bushels Of corn awaiting the
means of transportation. The difference IN
the price of grain obtained here and IN baIti-
more is much less than the freight between the
two places, but shippers have in many instances
Of late sent grain to Baltimore to be shipped
from there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

EMBARKATIoN. The 40th regiment OF col
ored troops, recruited at Camp Distribution,
embarked at this port yesterday evening, on
the steamer Flambeau, for Charleston, South
Carolina, in which department they are to be
stationed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

$50 DONATIONS TO THE SOUP House. Since
our last report, $40 have been handed to the
Mayor by the Treasurer of the Patrick Henry
Debating Society of St. Johns Academy, tor
the benefit of the Soup House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

The SALARY BILL, fixing the salaries Of
certain officers Of this Corporation, for the year
1867, finally passed both branches OF the City
Council last night The salary Of the Mayor
is fixed at $500, and no commissions allowed;
Auditor, 5000; Attorney, so; Superlntcnd-
eat of Gas, $500; Superintendent OF Police,
5000; Clerk of the Market, $4O0, and :! per
cent. on his collections Of stall rents Guager
80 per ceat of the erouments OF his Office, to
be paid into the city treasury; Collectors OF
Taxes are allowed . per cent. on their coiiec-
tons; Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department,
$50 and the Assessors, $3.50 EACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

CARRIED Up.-It is understood that the
clses in relation to the sales of property, in his
place. for direct taxes, in which the decision OF
Judge Thomas was rendered, will be carried up
to the higher courts for final adjudication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

JOHN WOOD, ESQ, one Of the delegates
from Abemarle county, in the present Legis
lature, is native of this place-son of one Of
the best citizens, and most estimable men, who
even lived or died here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27
TT MBR E L L A 5.
We have on hand Il full assortment of

Direct from VIM A. Droun y Co., one OF the
most celebrated manufacturers in the country;
We have, ALSO the twelve-ribbed in SIX ana n
ordinarv eieht ribbed ones We feel safe in re-
Commanding &C these to our friends and public,
feb Oft WILMER u SLAYMARER, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

SALE OF UNCLAIMED PACKAGES. The sale
of the unclaimed packages remaining in Ad-
ams's Express Office, took place yesterday at
the auction store of J. II. Parrott, corner OF
King and Water streets, and was we'll attended
The bidding was quite spirited, and some were
fortunate enough TO make good bargains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

ADJOURNMENT OF THE CIRCUIT COURT -
The Special Term Of the Circuit Court OF this
county, Judge Thomas, was concluded to day,
the business for which it was convened having
been dispatched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

Doc FIaHT "A large crowd was attracca at
the intersection of King and Royal streets,
about half past eleven clock this 1aorning, to
witness dog fight which occurred there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

REMARKS. The market is firm, and there is
Il better demand Flour unchanged in prices
but firm. Wheat firm, with sales Of inferior
red at 265. Corn firm. Rye steady. Oats
active. Butter more abundant. Eggs declin-
ing. Dressed Hogs firm at $9aSl0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

\ .TELEGRApHIc MARVEL A Geographic
dispatch by the Atlantic Gable which contain
ed the closing commercial intelligence IN Lon
don and Liverpool at four 0 clocE'ln the after
noon yesterday Ilondon time was in our hands
at twelve clock noon, apparently Just 1our
hours before the boards closed. The dispatch
took less than one hour to come across the
Atlantic, and having teen transmitted lmme-
diate|y to San Francisco, the quotations., OF the
English markets probably appeared 1t the h iE
afternoon editions OF the papers IN that CITY
Yesterday. N Y Herald.
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LOCAL NEWS.
nn M. = a7T.l EVENING, FEBRUARY q

cnvcrA1, TERM OF CIRCUIT CoURr--TuEs-
~ cuANcERY CAUSES. Benz. G. Black
80 Ellen A. Coak!ey ct ain chancery-a n
70 ~ ecree was madein this cause j.
w. Ellison & Sons VS.. Atwell and others-ln
,no.rv-his cause was referred to commits
sinner in chancery .,.
'G M,rv F. Evans vs.. jonathan Hamilton ct
in chaucery--a decree was made III TINS
''a pssder;ck Griffith ct al vs. Llewelyn Hox-
$500 at LIN chancery-a decree was made IN
W. rbe BOARD Of Public Works Of Virginia VS..
1,bn Purdy ct al--in chancery-a decree was
made in this cause.
Charles H. Rhett and wife vs.. betsey Z.
Mason ct al.-in chancery. No. /. A decree
nas made in this cause.
Charles Fl. Rhett and wife vs. Betsey L.
Nasop-iu chancery. No. .. A decree was
made in this cause.
Adjourned till 10 clock to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

SILENCE IN County, understand that
whilst Justice in a neighboring township was
holding court the other day, one of the parties
in q case under consideration becoming rather
pro(ane in his denunciation of the opposite
party, as we'll as offensive personally to his
honor, the Justice came down from his seat of
dignity. and Selling the offender by the nape
Of the neck, gave him severe whoopins and
then pitched him head foremost through a
window. Resuming his seat, the Justice call,
ed the next case and went on as II nothing had
occurred to disturb his official equanimlty.-
CAurlestoacn Spirit Of JcDcrs0m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27
SALE OF

DEBLIC SALE OF
4 VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Under authority Of a decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Fairfax county, Va, rendered at the
Jane term, 1850, in the suit Of Carter vs. Look
and Others, the undersigned, Commissioners
therein named, will, on MONDAY, the 18th
day Of March, 1867, at ~ m, chat being Court
dav,D 1t the front door Of the Court House Of
said county Of Fairfax, offer, at public auction,
that portion Of the valuable tract Of land called
"RED HILL containing, By recent survey,
$50 ACRES. This land lies partly in the coun-
ty of Fairfax and partly in the countyo OF Prince
William. The portions situsted in the respec-
tive counties will be sold separately. The pro
ject"d independent line of the Mana:sH, Gap
Railroad passes by, or through the tract, and il
is near contemplated depot The land is "sn-
sidcrcd the verv best and most productive IN
that region Of country, and i; o! the red clay
soil, there held IN such high estimation, and X
well adapted to the production Of all kinds Of
grain and grasses. There is an ABUNDANCE OF
wood on the land, and it is proverbiaIly healthy.
I he buildings are comfortable.
TERMS Of SALE:-Tcn per ccnt Of the
purchase money, to be paid in cash, on the day
Of sale, az q deposit, TO be forfeited on the fail!
urc Of the purchaser to complete his purchase;
the residue Of the purchase money 10 be PAID III
three equal inst0l!ncnts Of six, twelve a@d eight
cen months from the day Of sale to be secured
by the bonds Of the purchaser, and the title 70
be retained until the purchase money. i !GIIy
paid; the land to be rcsOld, ~ the risk OF the
purchaser, upon his default, at any time, to paE
the cash deposit or the deferred instruments.
ConvcyarcMg and stamps at cos! OF RUrcAaScr'
FRANCIS l. SMITH,
MATTHEW HARRISON,
Commissioners Of Sale.
NorE.-'Ghe land will be divided into two or
more tracts, and plat: viii be exhibited at sNl",
feb lG-eULs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

THE GAS WoRKs-The Committee ON
LIGHT, of the City Ccuocil, last night submit
,a5 a most interesting and highly satisfactory
rsnort of the condition and management of the
City Gas Works From this report 1t appears
that the net profits of the works for the past
ss.sl wear were SIS ,4S0.94 and alter deducting
Charles snd interest on The capital invested,
there remains surplus Of ST 1922. 30 The
income for the year has been S36, and
,be expenses SIT ,95s %; bills outstanding
moai,9, since the commencement vi the works,
"a .Ol.l9. There are on hand 275 tons of coal,
v,ped at s2,SS7.50. Thenumber of registered
consumers is 6G4: the Z. S. tax and license
was l,G7l,9S. TIE report concludes with a
desc, we'd tribute to the efficiency and ability OF
the Superintendent and en- ployees of the works,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
Y REAL ESTATE. to decree OF
the Circuit Court for the County Of Fairfax, in
the suit Of r. 4. Brcwi5 and others against
John H. Gargu:, the undersigned wil! SELL At
Fairfax Court House, on MONDAY, the 18th
day Of March next chat being Court day
l34 ACRES and 90 POLES OF LAND, lying
at Annandale, in the county of Fairfax, on the the
paved road leading from Alexandria 10 Fairfax
Court House. eight miles from the former place,
and ten miles from W,ashingt92n, city, II Is IN
several lots each of which will be sold scpar-
str!v, if deemed best BY the commissioners ct
sale, This property is admirably located i"T q
dairy or market farm.
TERMS OF SALE One-tenth Of the pur-
chase money will be required in hand, rs = de-
posit the remainder in 6, ~ and Is months, with
interest from the day Of sale the title - the
land to be retained, and the land liable :" be re-
s,td for default in either os the deferred instaI-
ruenIs Sale to take place between H. and -
O'Clock, VI. ii. OC Ian -
T. Il. COCkERILLE,
THO&. r. LOVE,
Commissioners o! Sale.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Feb. l6--eots
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LECTION MOTIF IS
.LECTION NOTICE.

~ AU announcements Hnd'r NiS hf"H "'"@f
be paid for IN adrGnce.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Feb. 16--eots

NJ OTICEl T / { + !
NOTICE!!!
The subscriber takes this opportunity 81 IN
forming his friends that he has removed Ms
Drug Store from 224 King street 10 22Q. doors
east The premises to which he has remoTed
are much IN ore convenient, and he vii! b" Able
to keep a lsrger assortment Of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS. -..,.,...,,
PATENT AIEDICIN E&,
perlumcrr, spices Paints, Oils, Garden SEEDS,
&c &c He also take> this opportunity Of sta
ting that he las reduced the price fall kind Of
goods at both No. 80 and 30, King street TO
meet the present stringcncy Of the times, and
hopes by putting his goods down 10 the lowest
rates at which they can be sold, to merit a lib
cral share of the public patronage as heretofore.
Don't forget the number, 22J and g, Ming ST.
feb II HENk1 COCh,
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~ ROUND PIIA 5 I r. Il.

Having lrased the "AlexandrlS o te f- mi!S
Oh ni or,icle Of GROUND PLASTER on rea-
p rInbel terms am now selling at nine dollars
I ner tom Of 2o pounds delivered on the
purchaser VIII furnish hsg TO or be r w 1s
in ten days If not reture nts u, hsc wiI ha
made for every ten days or part, thH I1Gtr7
fah Off ...ra..- ~. = :. - y : = -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27
LEEsEUkG, February 23-eots
- II f. 4 ! + F. ) 5 A l. L

By virtue . An order issued By the Hon Hen
~ ". Tnomas and to me directed, shall pro-
coed to sell, Mt public auction, to the highest
bidder, on SATURDAY, the I'd day of March,
1867, at o CLOCK p. m., the following property,
to wit: The Long boat George and Mnrtha,'
lying ut the Ferry Slip, Rnmsay's wharf, togeth;;
cr with all the appurtenances belonging to said
boat, to satisfy b cain of Daniel Williamson
against Thomas Grayson.
Terms of safe Credit to be given until the
10Th Of May, 1867. Bond and approved secori-
ty required for the proceeds OF said sale.
Gz2- Sale to take place at the boat.
j. VI. STEUAET,
feb l9-rols Sheriff Alexandria county.
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VI A RIM T. T. 4 s Z .
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-FEB. -.

ARRIVED.
Steamship Valley City, Tomlin, New York,
merchandise to NJ. Eldridge s. Co.
Schr. Geo. S. Adams, Study, Boston, plaster,
to w. A. Smoot.
SAILED.
Steamship Flambenu, Charleston, negro troops
by u. S. Quartermaster.
Steamer May flower, Robinson. Philadelphia,
by NJ Eldridge y Co.
Steamer Thos, Z. Cahill, Norris, Baltimore
by b. Wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27
MARRIED..

GOLD.
New York, Feb. 27--Go!d to-day, l4Os.
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NorE-The land will be divided into two or
more tracts and plat; Will be exhibited at sale.
feb lG-cULS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

CAGE.-Just received large supply OF FRESH
y Sage, in bulk; also, Thyme, summer 81
worry and Sweet Marjoram. RIO
dec O. jan W. O. ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

= meeting of the voters Of the End Ward at tho
sun Engine House, on WEDNESDAY, N1GHT,
9th instant, at O clock for the purpose of So
Letting suitable candidates for the City Council
for the ensninr vonr feb 26-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

!51M. Fl. MARBURY will be supported for
W the MAYORALTY 81 the ensuing cleo
ton. by ..,,,,,
feb 4-tr$; MANY CITIZENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

7ST WARD MEETING.-Tho voters Of the
l First Ward are requested to meet at No. q,
Prince street. on THURSDAY NIGHT, 18th inst,
at II O clock, to nominate one Alderman and
four members of the Common Council. It
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-10

heard from. and thcy leave Thurman with a
msior,,y Of about 5000 The remaining 25
or 80 counties. embracing several in the res
gion Of the reserve. will certainly reduce
thee figures Whether they will ever ba,>
erce them and place the majority on the
o.h side is a question which seems likely
TO We decided only by tho official returns.
Tic legislature appears TO be hopelessly
gone Democratic, The gain Of Senator's Il
TIC I'd. Sd, Oh. ito, 18th. 1eth. Goth. and
probsb,y 9Th districts giving them cle.r
mai rity Of one or two. In the IIou g tbey
have secured gain Of g members, ,n,kine
. majority. with the prospect OF seine 9TH
srs We, in doubt. which would give a work,
ing b,snce Of 8 to 10 on j,int ballot.
The Gazette says: Returns are still in.
complete, and tae election is very close. bu,
the probability is that the Democrats have
carried both houses ofthc general assemble
The Governor is in doubt, but With the
probability ,hst Thurman 10 elected.
The Enquirer says: We es.inat, .yud,.
Thurman's msjority at 2.169. The leeisIs.
ture Will stand: In the Senate II R.d;eal.
70 10 Democrats, and in The House so RAD.
icals to IS Democrats, thus giving IN 4 M.
joi,y Of 10 on Joint ballot.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-10
MISSOURI.

ST. Louis, Oct. 9.-Ibe attendance ~ The
fair to-day was very large. Tine rain .l
eight laid the Just and the weather TO- Iay
has been delightinl.
In the contest OF horse power thrcshcrs
II. A. Puts L Sons. Chicago, took the iiss,
premium, and Case ! Co. Racine. Wiscon
sin, took the second The other compsti
tors were: Hanson & Co, Alton, Illinois
Kingsland & Ferguson, 81 Louis; Russell
Il Co. Massiloo. Ohio; Ball s. Co. and
e Altman, Canton, Ohio; Sanger 81 Co.
Joliet, ILL.,; and Gosr & Co., Richmond In.
diana.
In the ring, Of the exhibitors OF Thorough
bred bulls, premiums we're taken by W. K
Duncan. Mclean county, Ill J. II. Picker
ell, Harrist0wn. Iii. tor thoroughbred cow
and heifert; II. PickeIell and ]. NJ. Hill
Harrisiown, Ill, and w. X. Duncan, Nc
Lean county, Ill took the prizes for s.Sl
lions for all work.
To morrow will be the great day Of tn,
fair. The Mayor has proclaimed it a holi
| day.
6r. LoUis, Oct. 9-Tbe United State
| Circuit Court granted q writ of habcas cor
pus commanding the warden of the Mis-
sonr peuitentisry to produce in corr
on Tuesday next William Murphy, VIII,
was sentenced by . military commission I,
ten years imprisonment for boat burnin,
on the Mississippi river during the war
The iufisdictisn and power OF military tri
bunals to try citizen for criminal offcns
will be the question on which will be pred
icaicd the discharge or remanding OF til,
pfi oner
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Veg ssr q pls. fua.zfn 81 sescain s.rcets
A'S'eiia-ii i.lzn. sit,e-s ss-.tc.i sad contracts
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