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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-29

NOTICE ALL persons having claims against
Y the estate of MARIA NJ FIllH UHH, de-
ceased, are requested to present them properly
auth cntcae1 for ptymen1 o SHd InUsH Indebted
Ale ~ THOMAS 4. LOVE,
Administrators with the will annexed
of Maria NJ. Fitzhugh, decd.
Fairfax c. H., up 27-co4Wif
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IF you arc ever so particular you will have
no trouble to suit yourself in wearing apparel
at S. Dealham's, 10S King ST. apll-2-awtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-29

TOuN r. ARMSTRONG,
Wholesale Packer and Dealer in
POTOMAC SIIAD AND HERRlNG5,
FRESH AND SALTED,
Corner Of Union and Princess streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Merchants and Traders in the article Will be
furnished with selected Family Shad and Sc
lected Family Roe Herrings, packed in prime
tight white oak barrels and halves. at Il SINAI
advance on prime cost. Also. No. Shad and
Herrings in oak, as low as the same quality OF
fish can be purchased in this market i'll common
nine nacl,sge mp lS-1m
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FACTS FOR THE PEoPLE-Rcad and remem-
Der that Blondheims is the only establishm ent
in the city to get q real nice, neat fitting suit ct
Black Cloth for $l5
For one Of those silk mixed Suits for $12 go
to Blondheim's,
corner King and Fairfax SITS.
For No Harris Cashmere Suit for Sl2 60
to Blondhcim's
corner King and Fairfax SITS.
For 81 real good Tweed Suit for ST. go TO
Blondhcim's.
corner King and Fairfax SIS
For tip top Melton suit for $40 20 to
Blondhcim's;
corner King and Fairfax SITS.
For Fancy Cashmere Suit for So. 50 go to .
Blon1hcim's,
corner King and Fairfax SIS.
For ono Of those Black Sack Coats for 81 60 to
Blondhciul's,
corner King and Fairfax SIS.
Last but not least, if you want Casslnet
Pants for 81 and above, 60 to
Blondheim's,
ap14 corner King and Fairfax sts
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NEW GOODS.
SKIRTS.

HOOP SKIRTS.
Is dozen Ladies' Misses and Children S
Hoop Skirts, just received, Of good quality and
VG ayS Ss0"p' ~ &C. BERRY's p, King st.
DIssoLUTIoN OF COMPREHENSIVE.
The partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers, under the firm namc Of JAS.
W. MALLS s. CO., in the Hardware Store ut
tho northwest corner Of KIM and Columbus
streets, and in tho Sash and Blind Factory, at
the northeast corner Of Fairfax and Queen sts,
Alexandria, Va, was dissolved on the 9Th inst,
MIR. PETER G. UHLER is authorized to
collect all monies due the lato firm, and parties
indebted arc requested to make payment to
claims against tn Fl m will please present them
for settlement. M. Uhler may be found al
No, 81, north Union St ee;.
Tho HARDWARE STORE will hereafter be
carr ed On by JAMES w. MALLS, and tho
FACTORY by THOS. RISHEILL and HEN
THOMAS RISHEILL.
,-.--. HENRY HODGE.
Alcxand a, Va, April q, 1857
NEW SPRING GOODS.
Just received from the manufacturers largo
and splendid assortment of
,-.~ MILLINERY GOODS,
such rs Bonnots, Flats, Ribbons, Flowers and
Diamond Nets, &c, &c, all Of which will be
sold at greatly reduced prices
Bonnets made and trimmed ST the shortest no.
tcc, in tho latest spring styles. Bleaching and
pressing done.
and Boys Hats, of tho latest spring styles.
The highest cash price paid for furs.
JOHN r. EVANS,
mar 3O--1m 50, King street.
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a ssEMBLY Ko oQI S NOT,
MONDAY EVENING, MAY d, 1868.
It. respectfully announced that .rh.. 49,.
Mr. CHARLES II. VANDENHOFF,
the very nopular young Eocutionist and Ac
tor, from the principal Literary Institutions OF
England, and leading Artist of the National
Theatre, Washin gton, will deliver L series OF
H-... POETIC KECITALS,
on the above evening. f-
Admission soc curcdscats I0c.
The recital will begin at 5 O'Clock precisely,
and the audience is requested TO be seated be-
fore tho commencement.
Reserved seats on sale at Fronch's Book tore,
where plan Of the room may be seen, and full
programmes of the entertainment obtained.
This will be Mr.. Vandenhotf7s only appear
ance in Alexandria, prior engagements neceS-
stating his Immediate departure for Richmond,
Lynchburg Fredericksburg, &c. ap 27,Gt%
''LovE FOR OUR CITIZENS PROMPT Us TO DUTY"
HOPE HOSE COMPANY.
The FIRST GRAND BALL Of tho HOPE
HOSE COMPANY will be given at the rooms
of the EINTRACHT, WASHINGTON HALL,
on the evening Of FRIDAY, the lst OF May.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
R. M. LATHAM. JOHN A. FIELD.
COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS
n. Rowland. Geo. W. Henry.
W. II. Zimmerman. S. N. Aubnoe
COM. OF RECEPTION.
". II. Clarridge. A. Marshall.
L. Shuman j. Miiiicton,
George Harris.
Tickets ono dollar
The Committee pledge themselves to render
this ball one Of the most agreeable Of the sea-
son. ap lO-col1iZuNdld
There will be no bar at this ball.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ASSEMBLY, ROOMS. -
.s.a FRIDAY, MAY lst 1868.

~ ONE GRAND ....
VOCAL AND INSTRU MENTAL :.
'>- - CONCERT, -.. ..
'"- ~ By MISS JENNY BUSk, p.
Tho Celebrated American Prima Donna, assist
cd by the following eminent talent
Herr Friedman, Tenor ~ a.--.
Herr Jungnickel, Violincellist. ......
Prof Mittler, Musical Director. d.
Doors open at 7; Concert to commence at s.
Admission ST. No extra charge for reserved
seats. Diagram open at French's Book store
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Tickets for sale at the Mansion House and
at the door on the night Of the Concert.
The grand Piano used on this occasion is
from the celebrated mandatory of StenWay
s. Son. .-... ...r.a. ...s ,...... ap 27-6t
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JUST RECEIVED, at S. Dcalhanl's, 1OS. King
street, the largest variety ever brought to this
city OF Sole Leather and other descriptions of
Ladies ard Gentlemen's. Trunks, Russia anc
Mo, Deco Leather, Travelling Bags and Satchcls
of al shapes and descriptions, 1T reduced
prices. ap 1l-2awtf
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II ... FERTI LIZERSl
FERTILIZERS!
This branch Of business receives my special
attention and care. My facilities will enable
me to offer To my customers u purc artlclo Oh
BONE DUST,
which | can recommend with confidence.
lam AGENT FOR THE
Patavsco Co.'s Ammoniatcd Soluble PhOs-
phate.
Andrew Goes Super Phosphate OF Lime.
HAVE ALSO FOR SALE
Bauch's Raw Bono Phosphate
Wann's Raw Bone Phosphate.
. Soluble Pacific GIano.
No. Peruvian Guano and other StAn4Hrd
Fertilizers. uERBEkI bh Az ~
No. IS, King st., bot Water and Union.
feb ST
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Fairfax CO., ap 2T-~lawiW

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN .ALEAAN-
DRIA, VA.--By virtue of = decree of the Cir
cult Court for the county Of Alexandria, pro-
nounccd at the November term, 1867, Of said
Court, in the suit of y. V. Maxwell VS. George
W. Maxwell and Others the undersigned, Com
missionerS Of Sale, appointed by said decree,
will offer for SALE at public auction, on MON
DAY, the 18th day Of May, 1865 At y M, in
front Of the premises, in the city Of AleXnndria,
Va all that LOT OF GROUND, with the
thrce-story BRICK DWELLING thereon, OF
which George W. Maxwell, died seized, stua-
ted on the south side Of Duke street. between
Pitt and St Asaph streets, in the sal! city OF
Alexandria, in front on Duke street thirty feet,
and in depth nncty-tivc feet to an alley.
TERMS-One-tcnth Of the purchaSc.lnoEey 10
be paid in cash on the day Of sale: the residue in
three equal instalmcnts, At Six. twelve and
eighteen months from the day Of sale, the de-
rcrrcd payments 60 bear interest from the day
OF sale and to be secured by the bonds OF the
purchaser, with approved security, and the
title - the property 10 BE retained uEtIl the
purchase money is paid
ALBERT STUART.
GEORGE W. BRENT.
ap 25--cots Comm rs OF Sale
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Auction SALES
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

BY authority Of . decree Of the County Court
Of Fairfax county, rendered at the February
term 1868, in the suit Of VIM: =, +: hun1sey vs..
Samuel I. Brown and wife, the undersigned,
Commissioner Of Sale named in SAID decree,
will, on MONDAY, tho Goth day Of April 1865,
Court day sell, to the highest bidder IN 1ro on
Of the Court house Of said county, the IkACI
OF LAND on which tho defendants formerly
resided, containing l03! acres .... ...
This land lies on the Little River Pike, ( ola
mile west Of the Court House; adjoins tho lands
Of n. Burke, Rumscy and Others, and was, at
cultivation. Its location renders it desirable
TERMS-Ono- fourth cash in hand, and the
residue in three equal lnstalments, payable at
six, twelve and eighteen months, to be secured
by the notes Of the purchaser, and q retention
Of the title until the last Payment made; de-
fcrred payments to bear Interest from day of
sale Stamps and expenses Of deed TO be paid
The purchaser. THOS. MOORE
Commissioner Of Sale.
Fairfax county, mar 23--1awts g.,
POSTPONEGE NT-The above sale is post
poned to MAY 18th, Court day.
ap 27-lawts TiOS. MOORE, Commr.
TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of a deed Of
l. trust executed By jeremiah HaWley to inc
undersigned, recorded in Liber L, No. 3, Folio
3OS Fairfax county, and with the consent OF
the parties L shall, for the purposes therein
specified to wit: the payment Of Il debt TO Siss
Hutchinson, offer, nj public sale, on MONDAY,
the lst Of June, (Circut Court at Fairfax Court
House, the TRACT OF LAND therein con-
vcyed, situated in Fairfax county, upon the
waters OF Elk Run, and containing los acres
and9l poles. IT adjoins the lands Of Wilson Con-
rad and othcrs--iS in good order, with comfort
able improvements Terms cash.
H. W. THOMAS, Trustee.
,irc, Nv
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II Il I G. 4 l. a 7 l N G

ID I q 3 u z I Y 6 =
! The COOPERATIVE UNION of UNION
No. ], of VIRGINIA, at Alexandria are pre-
pared to make contracts for, and execute III.
kinds of Brickwcrk, in a workmanlike manner
and at reasonable rates Apply 70
" u. STA NTON, President.
JAS. JAVINS, Vice President.
VIM BURGESS.
GEORGE PHILLIPS, or
f., 94-Gm . GEORGE RICHARDS.
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TUST. RECEIVED, direct from n CIV ork,
p fine assortment Of HATS-some very
cheap Also. MANDANIA HATS-all colors
Call and SEQ them ut -- .... ...
.=.. T. ..J MRS G. i. SIMPSONS,
ap % .a. o. No. 12J. King ST.
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NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, July 24.-Of1icer John
Swidich, of the 2lst precinct, was shot
and instantly killed on the corner OF
First Avenue and Thirty-seconds street,
last night, by ono John Reed, who was
arrested. He dose not deny the killing
and gives as reason for it his desire
to revenge himself on Swidich for be-
ing arrested by him.
The steamer Columbia, from Gias-
Cow, arrived.
The weather is cloudy and cool. A
heavy storm Is prevailing at Baltimore
and Washington.
The call is officially out for a state
canal convention, to be held at Albany,
August 18th.
The Sun publishes letter from Gen.
Hancock to General Steadman, dated
July 4. stating that he was not candi-
date for Vice President, and should not
accept the nomination for that office.
At a meeting of bricklayers last
evening, further donations were receiv-
ed from various trades unions amount
ing to 50 100. The strike Is considered
ended, as nearly all the men are now
at work.
The clothing cutters have organized
strike for 81 per day.
A dispatch from the end of the Union
Pacific Railroad, near Mount Clayton
dated July 23d, announces the arrival
of the editorial excursion party. They
witnessed the laying of one mile of the
track in three hours and left for home
in the evening.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

WORCESTER, July 23.-The base ball
match between the Freshman mines OF
the Y Yale and Harvard University CLUBS
resulted this forenoon in victory Tor
the Harvard's, by score of 81 to ~.
The Harvard's played loosely In the
first innings, but steadily improved
and beat the Yales. whose fielding was
below par.
The grand regatta concert and ball
tonight was a splendid affair. GOV.
Bullock and the most prominent citi-
zens of Worcester were present. 1t is
estimated that 10000 strangers are in
the city. a
people witnessed the regatta to-day on
Lake Quinsigamond. In the Wherry
race, Tyler, OF Boston, beat Mck1el, OF
Cold Spring, N. Y, easily. The dis.
tance rowed was two miles; time OF
winner, II minutes, 50 saconds;
won by the Ward Brothers, in 20 min
utes, 151< seconds.
Next came the eliminating event OF
the week, the six cared race between
the crews of Harvard and Yale Uni
versities, distance rowed, three miles.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, July 24.-Major
NJ. T. Moody, we'll known citizen,
was attacked by highwaymen in the
the street last night, K nocked down,
severely beaten and robbed of his watch
and money. He was found this morn
ing in door yard, insensible.
WoRCEsTER, MAss., July N.-The
city Is overf1owing with visitors, and
ali the trains come in crowded.
The base ball match between the Uni
versity mines of Harvard and Yale COM
menced this morning, but was post
poned until Saturday in consequence of
a thick Scotch mist which enVeloped
everything and drenched the grass.
After the ball last night riotous DEM
oustrations were made by the collegi-
ans. They tore down curtains, broke
windows and furniture, overturned
everything movable in the streets, tore
down signs, and defed the police in
abusive Language. The police finally
arrested about thirty of the rioters and
quelled the riot. The whole party ar
rested, who were prominent leaders in
the riot, were kept in custody during
the night, and at the Municipal Court
this morning, sixteen of them were fined
each $40, and one held to bail in $500 for
the larceny of gold watch and sign
from a building, and was required to
answer the accusation before the Su-
preme Court.
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VERMONT.

BURLINGTON, W., July 23-The
steamer United States of fthe Champlain
Transportation Company, going south,
just alter leaving her wharf in this city,
at 10 o'clock tonight, collided with the
schooner w. Wright, OF Burlington.
loaded with stone. OF the three men
on board the schooner, one Chas. Blair,
of Burlington, the owner of the schoon-
or, WAS killed outright, and another
named Cyrie Urner, was knocked over
board and drowned; the other, Peter
Meddan. was badly injured and
brought to this city In the steamers
boat. The wheel house of the United
States was damaged considerable by
the collision, which resulted from the
neglect of the schooner to show the
proper lights required by law. The
schooner was towed to this city in q
bad condition by the steamer. No one
on board the steamer was injured.
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HOUSE OF DELEGAr

Prayer by Rev. ELI Riddle, delegate
Mr.. Mann, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported back the
Senate joint resolution for the relief of
w. G. w. Price, recommending, lis
adoption. The resolution was subse-
quently adopted.
A message from the Senate, reported
by the clerk, announced the passage OF
a bill making an appropriation OF $780,
600 to the Penitentiary; also bill
amending the act ctincorporating the Sla-
yens' Cabin and Summersville Turn
pike Company.
RESOLUTIONS AND PETITIONS.
Mr.. Mann presented petition. of the
President OF the White Sulphur Springs
Company, asking reduction OF taxa
ton. Referred.
Mr.. Crane presented petition of cit
izens of Preston county, praying the
repeal of the fish law SO far as il ap-
plies to that county. Referred.
Mr.. Ferguson, of Cabell, presented
petitions praying changes in certain
counties, which were, at his request,
laid on the table.
Mr., Chambers offered resolution
making the order of the day for the
10th OF August next "a bill for the loca-
ton of the Capital) the order of the day
for the 18th of November next.
Mr.. Ferguson. of Cabell, moved 10
amend by striking out "15th of No.
vember" and inserting "20th of Decem-
ber," which amendment was accepted.
The resolution as amended was then
adopted.
Mr., Stewart offered a joint resolution
requesting the Governor to furnish
each member of the Legislature with
copy of his official instructions issued
to registrars throughout the State.
Mr.. Armstrong desired to be inform
ed as to the object of the resolution.
Mr.. Stewart said he had offered it
because there was good deal of COM
plant in regard 10 the Governors in-
structions, and although he had no
doubt they were perfectly proper, he
yet desired TO know what they were.
Mr.. Armstrong moved to lay the res-
olution on the table. Lost.
The question being upon the adoption
of the resolution, Mr.. Miller demanded
the yeas and nays.
Mr.. Armstrong opposed the resolu-
ton on the ground that the Governor
might not be able without great trou-
BILE TO furnish the desired Information, ,
and offered resolution requ esting him
to inform the Legislature whether he
could furnish circulars containing 1.-THE
instructions to the IS members OF both
branches.
Mr.. Ferguson OF Cabell, said the Gov
ernor kept record, or If he. did not he
should do SO, fall instructions issued
by him to the various State officers DC,
and, no doubt, could furnish the intor-
nation catled for without trouble.
Mr., Bender said If he understood the
resolution it would require the Cover
nor to furnish all Instructions to regis
trars heretofore issued by him.
Mr. Stewart said the amendment pro-
posed by the gentleman from Marshall
INF, Armstrong; would defeat the OBJ
iect Of the resolution, and went on to
explain at greater length than he had
| already done his reasons for offering 1t.
Mr.. Heermans suggested to the gen
tleman from Writ Mr.. SteWartl that
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YIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, July 24.-oue of the secu-
rites on the official bond of II. L.
Wigand, collector of city tax. having
Withdrawn, the City Council last night
appointed committee to receive the
books and money from him. Wigand
this morning refused to give them up,
claiming that the Council was not a
legal body, and he having been appoint-
ed by the military could not obey their
order. General Stoneman was appealed
10, aud Issued an order removing Wi
gand and putting Edward Winnie in
his place. The collector handed oyer
his books and papers under protest.
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MEXICO.

NEW York, July PA Herald's
Mazatlan despatch states that the cam
paign against Martenez had ended and
he is reported to have lett the country
for San Francisco.
Gov. Galan has been released under
S1OO, GOO bonds.
The English man. Of war, Chanticleer,
was beaten out of the harbor.
The American Consul had made char
ges of misconduct against Commander
Bradford ofthe Resaca.
The steamship Panama had not yet
been accepted by the authorities.
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CONREOTICUT.

New HAVEN, July 2s.-The following
Honorary Degrees were conferred TO-
day at the close of the Yale University
Commencement: Doctor of Laws, Chas.
]. McCurdy, of Lynne, Ct; Charles j.
OF Mass. Doctor of Divinity, LevereLt
Griggs, of Bristol, CT; Samuel G. Buck
iugham, of Springfield, Mass. Master
of Arts, George Brinley, of Hartford,
CT; @. A. Logan, Leavenworth, Kansas;
Isaac II. Brownley, of Hartford, Ct.i
g. w. Traw, of N. Y; d. B. st. John,
Roosa, N. Y.
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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
EXTRA SESSION.
FRIDAY, July "a, 1865.
SENATE.


SENATE.
In the absence of the President, Mr..
Zinn took the Chair.
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Cook.
Mr.. Chapline, from the Committe on
Townships, &C., reported back the
House bill to provide for the division
OF Braxton county, into two assess
ment districts, recommending its pass-
age, and it was ordered to its third
reading.
Mr., Farnsworth reported back the
House bill TO amend and re-enact the
4th and 9th sections of chapter SO, oi
the Code of Virginia, and 1t was order
ed to its third reading.
On motion of Mr.. Chapline, the House
bill requiring the owners of mill. dams
across Patterson's Creek to build
chutes, was tabled.
The following bills were passed:
Senate Bill 5S, authorizing the trustees
of the NJ. P. Church at Grafton, to sell
their church property.
Senate Bill SO, authorizing the trustees
of the NJ, P. Church at West Grafton &c
sell their interest in lot No. 81, in said
town.
securities of Jesse +. Phares, late She='
iff of Randolph county.
Mr., Drummond spoke at some length
in advocacy of this bill, showing that
Jesse F. Phares had paid into the State
Treasury all monies collected by him
previous to the extension of his time by
The LEGISLATURE. That the securities,
on being made acquainted with the act
of tho Legislature, petitioned the Cir
cult Court of Randolph county to re-
lease them as the securities of Phares;
that the Court decided that Jesse f.
Phares was not Sheriff of Randolph
county; that he was not an officer OF
the Court, and hence it had no jurisdic.
ton in the premises; that the best legal
| talent of the State holds that the Leg.
islature in the act referred TO should
have required the said Phares to give q
new bond; that as this was omitted
Jesse +. Phares is alone responsible
and the securities are relieved by virtue
of the said act.
Senate bill 72.-To authorize the cor
porate authorities OF Brandonville
Preston county, to establish lock up
Senate bill 55.-Requlring sheriff:
md county treasurerS to pay over al
moneys collected them belonging tc
the school fund to township treasurers
Mr.. +Drummond reported back th'
Senate bill authorizing the payment o
Co. B., 25ih Regiment Militia, and l
was ordered engrossed.
Mr.. Young, by leave, introduced
bill in relation 10 property carried OF
or destroyed by by persons engaged II
the late rebellion, which was read th'
first time.
On motion of MIR. Young, the SenaL
bill to incorporate the Greenbrier ant
Taggart's Valley Railroad Compan,
was referred to the Committee on III
Internal improvements, &c.
| Adjourned.
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eeneral arant-IndIan Fight.

ST. LOUIS, July PA Georgetown,
Colorado, despatch says General Grant
and party arrived there yesterday and
were to leave for Cheyenne to-day.
Advices from Fort Reno say that on
the 10th, while nine saldiers were hunt
ing stray cattle they came upon few
hostile Indians and skirmishing ensu-
ed. The Indians retreated short dis
tance and were reinforced. Major
Clarke with so cavalry came up with a
howitzer and fired on the Indians, who
responded and fell back, when, being
again reinforced, they made a stand
and drove the soldiers back, killing
one and woundlng one.
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e q r o p E

LONDON, July 23.-It is reported that
the crew of the American vessel, Gen'l
Sherman, which was wrecked in the
Chinese waters, have been beheaded
by the natives where they landed.
LONDON, July 24.-Telegrams from
ment will make st. JOHNS, Porto Rico,
a free port, If the British West India
Mail Company's ships call there instead
of ct. Thomas as at present.