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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-09-04
Steamboats,.
North I'm Transportation 80


THROUGH DdTLT LIVE
Between OEiensburgh, Chie1sy. and iuternoll
ate Ports
only ,i1 days Trough ,-itaorr change Of boat
This well-knoun and reliable C5mpanywill, during
the present season, run their line Of
Frst-CIass Upper-Cabin Steamers
Daily between O-ieushur-h, Oswe-o Cleveland,
Toledo. Detroit. Chicago. Milwaukee. and interme-
diate ports, leaving O-lensiur.-h arrival Of Ex
press train frou the East
PASSENGERS and families rnoviu- Vest can embark
with their luggage teams stock. sc. ami land to
gether withou disturbance er trarshipmeut II their
port destination, thus avoiding the great iucou-
venia &c of the many CHANGES DELAYS, and expenses
Of other rout These steamers have large cabins
and state-rounls. amply and neatly furnished Cor fs
eiGv passengers and second cabins with coos stoves
and comfortable accom- uuatlous Tor passengers and
families who NAV wish 70 furnish their own provis-
ions. No efforts VIII be spared % maintain the rcpu
taton Of this As Tie
CHEAPEST AND BEST ROUTE.
A thoroll,i rebuiIdin- refftin- rauarir... and re
uruishi~- with several boats added to the line
makes this now the most comfortable, pleasant, and
expeditions route the Er At West.
- Re sure AND see fte agents Of tAi' Tine 5sfoTs
purchasing goHr ffckfts.
Trusty men viii always meet passengers at the
depot IN O-deustursh u take checks and re-check
baggage foT this line.
Ask for tickets via NoRrHEay TRANSPORTATION
CoNPANY's STEAMERS, ne oHi5 faIiy i7iericlH line
isGrsEg OgdeHsaurgt-
We will make 10 the interest of every traveller %
see the agents Of this Line before purchasing else
who're.
Through tickets over all Wes,err Railroad Lines
can he obtained on application % GF0 W. SMITH
Office corner Ford and Patterson Streets, opposite
johnson House, 0gdenshurgh. Y Y. One AAsl-ei
pounds Of baggage free 70 each passenger.
Baggage checked through TO all points.
For through tickets and other information apply
70 Il; 4 EDDY Office steamer Landing Ogtsus-
burgh, Y or H. y. DRURY. American Hotel
Block, Burlington. Vt
GEO ". SMITH. General Ticket Agent
II. J. GOODNO, Passenger gent.
April n. d&w6m
1865. LAKE CHAMPLAIN. Isss
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Men whp have not minds clear enough to
comprehend such simple fact as that hay OF
vefy inf.'ri y quality when made from grass
whi,e l. commencing to form seed should eat
-ins ..tiac- az ether salad which has begun
1. .....l
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TEAS. TEAS!: TEAs!!!
Nov is the time to get
TETS, TE.FS. TETS,

viii agree 10 sell Teas Of the quality as the
American Tea Company, at lower figures than they
are now selling. Please call and examine goods sno
prices. Good Teas from 90 cts to 81 80 v d, At
HARTs. Bank Block.
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6inanrial.
THE NATIONAL TRUST COMPAN

THE NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
ofthe City Of New York, No. 535 Broadway,
CAPITAL ONE .NILLIO.N DOLLARS
CHARTERED BY TIE STATE
DARIUS r. MASAGAN, Pres. JAS. MEERELL, Sec
Receives deposits, and allows four per cent inter-
est on all daily balances subject to check at sight
Special deposits for six months or more, may Re
made at five per cent. The capital Of one million
dollars Is divided among over Eve hundred share
holders comprising many gentlemen Of large wealth
and financial experience, who are also personally
liable to depositors for all obligations Of the Compa-
nv TO double the amount Of their stock. As the Ma
tonal Trust Company receives deposits in large or
small amounts and permits them TO be drawn as Il
whole or in part by check at sight and without no
tee allowing interest all daily balances, parties
throughout the country can keep accounts in this
institution with spe,ial advantages Of security con
veuience, and profit. july q d&W6m-
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IESS LAND.-lt there is one thing IN iarn-
ing that We need most, it is small farms
We need them smaller than is generally sup
posed 4 little Of the earth, thoroughly
treated with the great atmosphere of wealth
above it. is all that we needs all that we
can use. We may own much, but we can
occupy but little-a mere patch-and that
We can make our own. What crops we can
raise, and always saic-no risk. Ihie
should inspire us. TO see such crops, and
from such little land, and have it right by
Us There is beauty, satisfaction in tins.
that ought to stimulate every one, and it
ought to be part of bis enjoyment5- 1t is to
the true farmer There is benefit in this I;
thre il order everything Is clean and in its
place: there is no GROWING. no urging. You
have YOUR time. and YOU can do what you do
well-the only way in which a thing should
be done. but it is not done Then man be
comes Il .. country gentltman, and not till
then. We must, and will eventually, adopt
it now here. If it " pays to do as we now
do, it W Il pay better to do as We should do
Let us do II. Can we DO it? We are 50 ac-
custnmed 20 the old routine. that ii is diff
cult to break away Sell that thou hast. and
come and buy-less That Is the doctrine
that is life it If living, and not merely max
ing money. And there is but one way to do
this; it is in adopting a very thorough
d,lwnrig ht treatment Of the soil, in all res
poets. but particularly in the application of
manures-fn enriching deeply, fully and va
riouslv the land, to a capacity that few hith-
erto have ATTEMPTED.
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NOTICE TO DAIRYMEN.

rNHE subscriber begs b announce to dairymen that
1 he is manufacturing, and has for sale, CHEESE
BOXES OF superior workmanship, and can supply
them in any quantity, at reasonable prices.
W. K. PATRICK.
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RUTLAND AND BURLINGTON R. x
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

SUMNER ANhANNENfNi.
Commencing. May 25, 1868, trains VIII run as iol-
lows.
LIVE BuRLIy6reS-
q90A.M. .YAIL TRAIN fr Boston. Lowell, Mor.
cester. Fitcllur-h .rett..,,r >I- ~ Z; lilft
f5ri New Haven. Troy. Albany ami New fgrs !,
arrive ir Troy a. SIS P. ". Vow ORR 'i-.1 =. VI
Sarat1-a 6.1u p. M. Boston 7--' P 81
Tb-o,gs % Boston and Troy i-fsouf rhaHgs Of C1rF
245PM. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN 70 Eut-
land arrives FOO Rutland at 7.l5-
hoop. ", NIGHT EXPRESS, with Sleeping Car. y
New Yarb and Boston. Arrive IN Troy az ass
A. VI. New York 1918 a VI. saratoga SOD a. N
Boston Sl7 A. "
Through 20 Tr3p 4Ht Boston rtt-7Ut ctFlGf Or Cars
Tie go A. NJ. and Top. 81, trains make close
connect on with the New York Central at Troy
and Albany for all points West
From fie south aae East Trains a7rrts 90 Burlington
a. tsn7uss
400 A n. NIGHT EXPRESS TRAIN, with sleep
ing Cars. from New York and Boston Leaves
New York at 3 p n. Boston $50 p. ".
s.e5A.M. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN fro-a Rut
land.
8.55 P.M.8IAIL TRAIN from Boston Lowell. Worcss-
New York.
For further information apply nc Tie Union Tick
ct Office No d American Hotel Block. at the Rut-
and 4 Burlington PASSENGER Station where tickets
can he purchased for all Of tie above routes and al
points West, North West and South West choice may
be made from any @. the various routes, from Bur
iing,on.
j. v. WARDWELL. Agent, Passenger Station.
J. vs.. CABPENIEk. AGENT. No AmerieaE Hotel
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Central llatift 8ailrOad.
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS
OF THE
Central Pacific r. r. Co..

a - l. a
P 7 n q Z 4 IN Il .
EXPRESSLY PAYABLE IN
corn .oTNoF TuEUNITED STATES.
o.-.-.s ,,,--
ines Illus '''s-''
u9h Oh 'ne
"reat Natiohal racine nam ""~
epraseutng the first claim thereon ard which rest
upon a valuable and productive property, iufni5Deu
by an equal amount the Government bonds and
similar amount Of private capital not ''llii-
HAi''i7 &C iA'' nav l' = i,,,st,cer,s
feapy l-heu 10 III ~ an !'-i-'- '''- -.
DON ID ti'ls country anu HI
Oily re-aI1eu as "e'n- a-'-'7 NJ. -
''i ls' '','' 'i' IT, .-i--..-, -
unenl' ana are 'e-i''' - ~
uln4iS COM IN. -.--,-.,,.,,,.,
Inc bonus are 'i 81 -
coupons attaenou' pay A'-1 III ,,A
uaIy ana Su.y' l,-,- T,-rpprsr
10" FER Oi-'4 d AZ ~
n currency, from the date OF the pay mont % -,
last coupon At the present rates o. Sou NY
MORE THAN EIGHT PER eE'' 'foN lhA ~
with the prospect o. Il s''-1s @l'i''''-'''-
premium upon 'n' ''N's o.,
The company nave n'" .--'' 'l- a.
operation .'' t''''. VI -.
sierra Ne''.ua - 77,o,
diiiieui. anu "a 'i's''' -. 49,.
'@'o --7' az - -,
track INTO Tie sal' Lake n'''ii' 'i'e
VIII De reached I'D autumn i,-'.AiH-
miles in operation. Se'el-1 'iH ioi'--l'
branch ana connecting 'oa's 'l' pr
being built ana the prospect i' l' ''''' 'i''
rors
Through Line Across Inc 'oN'iNeh'
,rH b. completed eariy in 1870 OF about two year,
from this time
The net earnings fr m local business merely Tor
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educational.
ESSEX ACADEMY

.
T7AIL TERM begins MONDAY, AUG. 3lst. Mr..
L Atwood a graduate Of the University, ana
successfu and popular teacher, has been engaged 70
take charge Of the classical department FOR rooms
or board apply to the principal, ..,-nvpeo,,
Essex, Vt, July 10 1865 'd&w6w.
RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL.
NIB. CARPENTER, 4. B., PRIScIPAL.
graduate of the University oil vermont
Mss MARY BRoWNsoy, Preceptress-
Mrs ). II DAVIS, Teacher Of Music
Mrs. F. f. GLEASON, Teacher Of Drawing ana
Painting. -, 81,
The Fan Term will commence "Wednesday, the 9th
day Of September, l56s ..
Board can be obtained at reasonable rates IN Pm
vate families.
EB ANDREWS Dear Sir.-I take pleasure 10 say
i'm that Mr. n B. Carpenter, whom You have i nv
ed to take charge n your High School, Is VIII HISe
for the duties q the pos 70 which You have elieg
him ] confidently expect that be viii meek WIN
decided success
Your truly,
JAMES B. AN6ELL,
An- +dkvtf Pres Vt. University.
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PICKLES. pICKLEs.! ETf,

ENN6LISH and American Pickles, Chow Chow
IL Worcestershire Sauce, Walnut and Tomato Ca.,
sup, Sardines. HOLSTERS, Cove Oysters, &C., g. at
HARRIS Bank Block.
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PAGE, RICHARDSON & CO..
RaNkers and suerchGnIs
ia STATE ST., BOSTON.

EXCHANGE on London and Paris.
TRAVELLERS CREDITS issued on LondoH -
Paris, available in all parts Of Europe.
LOANS OF STERLING made to merchants Oh =
v0rable terms
DEPOSITS OF GOLD AND CURRENCY reeei''-
subject to draft at sight, and interest AiiO"e--
ADVANCES made on Consignments g Lvs s,a'
and London. hareho' "o
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Mrs. Wins slows
500 THING H'RTP.

THIS valuable preparation has been used with
| SEvER-FAILING success in thousands OF eases.
II not only relieves the child from pain, but in
vigorates the stomach and bowels corrects acidity
and gives tone and energy to the III system. II
will also instantly relieve
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Sewelrn.
COW SILVER sPOONs

~ UCH rs have always kept only greater yarie
Dty Of styles. have now FIVE different patterns
stock not exceled by any ever offered in this place.
/ Z RPTNSAfAIn
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FARN MAcHNEW.-Sp speaking of farm I'M
plements, the Country GHtlem0R argues
that all machines are useless on any soils not
tree from stones, unless they are simple in
their construction and operation. com
Hex machine, that meets with an occasional
-cyere obstruction. receives n blow Ike that
Of a sledgc: and the probability is that some
part will be bent displaced or broken. II the
machine be light, the chances are IN It's In
yar but if heavy, It's momentum Is such
TINT it can scarcely escape severe injury. Il
composed Of many distinct parts, the de
rangement or hreakage Of one Of these l.
sufficient to retard or put stop to its work
ing. Spades, forks. hoes, the pillow and
harrow work as a solid piece, and 50 with
the simpler cultiyators On the contrary.
and an elaborate piece of machinery like
Pratt's ditching machine becomes after q
little inevitably rough usage, useless from hts
very complecitv Comstocks Rotary Spader
has answered on soft Western soil, free from
stones and other obstruction but then TIN,
machine Is comparatively simple in construe
ton and Of 10 great weight. Moving and
reaping machines do not come under those
objections their work not being with the soil
The ditching plough has been about the
mot valuable. in point Of utility, of all ma
chimes. Used merely for loosening the earth
in the ditch. preparatory TO shoyeling out by
hand it has when properly managed, abridg-
g the labor and cost more than one-hali.
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Whole Lime 20 the Pacific


WILL BE COMPLETED IN 1869.
THIS Company have ample means Of which the
Government grants the right Of way, and all neces
sary timber and other materials found along the lin
Of its operations; also 1850 Of land to the
mile taken 80 alternate sections each side Of the
road also United States thr1y-year bonds amount
n to from $1,000 to 100 per mile, according to
the difficulties TO be sumounted on the various sec
tons to he built. for which it takes a second mort
gage as security; and it is expected that not only
the interest hut the principal amount may be paid il
services rendered by the Company in transporting
troops mails, &c.
The Earnin gS
or the Union Pacific Railroad FROM its way or loca
business only, during the year ending jane Both,
SGs, amounted to over
FOUR MILLION DOLLARS,
Which, after paying all expenses, was much more
than sufficient to pay the interest upon It's bonds
These earnings are indication Of the vast through
traffic that must follow the opening Of the line to the
Pacific hut they certainly prove that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
Tie SbiiUauity I'M Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Aug Exaggerated &C
counts were published here this morning OF a
difficulty at Wagnesboro. Later aud reliable
information contradcs the report of killing
three persons. No one vas killed. Two citl,
Zens were wounded, one seriously, and several
horses were killed.
Last Thursday number Of persons IN masks
went to Wayne county, Tennessee, where some
negroes had been drilling. After consulting
with the proprietor Of the Furnace, they con-
iened with the negroes, and advised them to
quit drilling, and give up their arms to the
Supt of the Furnace to be turned over to the
State authorities The negroes consulted and
the masker5 retired. As they rode back
through Waynesboro they were fred on by o
Sheriff posse, concealed in stockadc, They
returned the fire and then scattered.
A meeting Of citizens was held On Saturday,
which protested against all violence and pledg-
ed themselves to peace measures. .-
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-sF
> Il 0 GA Z + W. >

PoromAe TRANspo RgAT1oN The steamer
ooamaab now making. her, regular trips be:
tveenthis7city and Baltimore, has lately been
handsomely. improved Her upper or hurri.
cane, deck has been extended to the bow Of
the boat; thus forming a'fne promenade deck,
and enclosing the lower deck giving more room
for freight, which can be kept under cover. =
Business along the river is very brisk and the
steamerscarries heavy loads Of. freight to and
from Baltimore and this city besides a large
number Of passengers. Mr. Kavanaugh, the
.pursur, and Captain Harper having been
connected with the steamer for many years,
have an extended acquaintance at the various
and the Company is literally patron
izad. .By.reference to our advertising columns
it WILDE seen that the Columbia leaves here on
Wednesday mornings and Baltimore on Sat
urday evenings:
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TELEGRAPEEEC NEWS. :
SPECIAL DIsPATCHEsT THBeAzRTIE
From Louisiana.


NEW ORLEANS, August l9. The Pollce oil
passed the Legislature yesterday,sby strict
party vote. Senator Boughn in speech op'
posing the bill, mentioned the TACT that there
is not a single check or limit to the amount OF
expenditure under its extraordinary provisions.
The following order, promulgated this morn
ing, explains itself: .a.a
- HEAD'QRs DEPT. oE LOUISIANA,
IS NEW ORLEANS, Aug Is. 1868
General Orders No. 3. CT
In order TO carry cut the Instructions from
the Secretary Of War relative to the assistance
to be afforded by the troops on duty in this De.
partment to the civil authorities, in case Of do
nestle disturbance or Instructions arising there
in, officers commanding districts, detachments,
and posts will be governed by the following dl"
reetions: Every officer will keep himself well In
formed Of the condition of affairs in his vicinity.
Should necessity arise which, in his OPINION,
would render the services of troops requisite, ne
will immediately communicate, by telegraph,
with these headquarters, stating the essential
facts in tho case, asking for the necessary IN
struction for his government. Under no cir
cumstancos will any interference OF the military
with the civil authority be permitted nor Will
the service OF the troops be made use Of unless
upon special instruction previously comm UNI
Gated in each case from these headquarters
By command Of Rceyet Major General h. Z.
Buchanen Thomas II. NELL
Brevet Brigadier General
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Trains will leave the Loudoun Depot in this
city, at and O clock q. ~, and ], and Z
o. M. Trains will leave the Springs at 81 o'clock
a. M, and q and and IL o.
Fifty knights will enter the lists. The charge
to thu Knights will be delivered by Col. NJ. -.
Ball, of Fairfax Court House the coronation
address by, Col, John S. Mosby. of Fauquier.-
Judges, Capt. W. H. Dulany, Hon. Hugh La
than, Arthur BroadWater, esq. Marshal Capt
John Barnes of Fairfax Court House.
Prizes-A superb Crown to the Queen, and q
splendid piece of Plate to the most successful
Knight.
A fine band Of music will be in attendance
The best Cotillion music hss been engaged
for the pavilion :.
Refreshments will be furnished by Mr.. Carlin.
Committed Of ArTangemcnts.-R. 1. LUCAS,
Charles Cox, Henry Strauss, George Dudley
Henry Herbnef.
Executive C6nsmittee.-R e. Warder, Sam |.
Coleman, Frank Powers, james Gale, W. d.
Underwood, George W. Henry, Luther d,
Harrison, 3. 81. GIllis, s. P. Glover, Samuel
McElroy, Hiram Wood, t. kidwell, Maurice
Reubens, Hugh Latham, John a. Arnold, ohm
Field, Otto Portner, John Sullivan, John A.
Geib Joseph Bragger, Simon Blondholm, A
e. Bingham, John otonnell, B. T. Goods.
Floor Manager2.-M. Fl. Nash, JetferEon Cir
Gle; +. Il. Wardor, Mt Vernon; Amos Fox,
Fairfax Court House.
Several SPLENDID PRIZES will be given,
Tickets can be procured Of the Committee OF
Arrangements, and 1T the gates Oh tho N, L..
II. r. Il. Depot. aug 6-eotd
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Police REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. nj.
Hoffheimer, on complaint of A. Metzger, for
obstructing the side walk, was fined and dis
charged n.,
MAa1sTRATEs' OFFICE.-John Wilson, for
an assault on colcred man named Sclpio
johnson, was discharged, but recognized in the
sum of 800 to appear rs witness in the
future trial of Johnson. :
Scipio Johnson, colored. for an assault, With
intent to kill, upon John Wilson, was held IN
the sum of $500 security for his appearance at
Court to answer the charge.
1 The case of Mary Alien: colo:ed, for All as
sault, was continued.
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COMMERCIAL.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. l9.-Cotton closed easier,
but prices unchanged sale Of twelve thousand
bales. -. .-....-..;, ....... .....
NEW YORK, Aug, l9.-Fiour l0a2Oe lower.
Wheat la2c lower. Corn is shade firmer.-
Pork frmer mess $2S. rs. Z. Lard quiet at
lS2al9c. Cotton firm; midd|ing uplands 3oo'
ding uplands 300. Wheat dull, prices unchan-
ged. Corn firm, common white l1Sal2O. Oats
dull, prime to choice 75a8Oc. ordinary C5a70.
Rye dull ALSO. Provisions firm, prices unchan-
ged. Mess Pork So Bacon rib sides l74al73
clear sides 174al74c. Shoulders 144al5c.
Hams 22a23c. Lard l9c.
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n VIRGINIA At rules held IN to9 CLERKS
Y Office Of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, on the Cd day Of August, 1865, JaM9s
L. Howard, plaintiff, VS. John ?. Bonnel, d y.
Bryant, James f. " Bcirnc, Henry Bonnoii,
Oscar a. Stevens and S. Ferguson Beach, De.
PENDANTS: In chancery and upon an attachment.
Tho object Of this suit is to. attach certain
tract Of land in Alexandria county, which was
conveyed by Virginia Scott to the dctendant3,
John P. Bonnell, j. 3. Bryant James r.
OBeirne, Henry Bonnell and Oscar A. Stevens,
by deed dated the 9Th day Of August, 1867.
containing 9G acres, 3 Toods and 81 perches and
on which the above deteadaats executed decd
of trust to S. ferguson Beach, dated on the
same day, to secure the payment Of 5000, and
subject the same to the payment of two notes
held by the complainant, the one for SIOJJ. ana
the other for 81, 000 both dated the 9th OF July,
1867, and payable at the American N&tlona!
Bank, at New York, to the order OF the dr@% ~
cr;, the former st months and the latter at 81
DAYS from date, with interest from date and to
obtain decree for the sale Of the said tract Of
land for the above designated purpose.
The Defendants John P. Bonnell, j. q. Bry-
ant James X. o. Beirne, Henry Bonlell and
Oscar A. Stevens, not having entered their ap-
pearance and given security according TO the
act Of Assembly and the rules Of this Court
and it appearing by affidavit that they are not
residents of this State, it IS ordered that the
said defendants appear here within one. month
after due publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
suit and that copy Of this order be forthwith
inserted in the Alexandria Gazettc,a newspaper
published in the city Of Alexandria, once
week fo- four successive weeks, and pOstCda at the
front door Of tho Court House Of this county.
a COPY, teste. j. TACEY. Clerk.
Dulany u Ball P, q. aug 0-IaW4W
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ARRESTED ON SUSPICION "A colored man
was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion OF
being the thief who stole the horses from Maj.
s. r. Stuart, of Chantilly, mentioned in yes,
terday's Gazette as he had a horse In his pos
session that answered to the description OF one
of the stolen animals On examination, how
ever, before magistrate, he established his IN
nocence, and was at once discharged.
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CoLoRED EXCURSION. An immense mum,
Der Of colored people from this city went on an
excursion to Fredericksburg to-day, taking
the steamer Winnisimmet, at the Barytes
Mill wharf, to carry them as far on their way as
Aqua Greek, where a special train OF cars
awaited them. . So many were on the steamer
that she was loaded almost to her guards The
proceeds Of the excursions are to be approprla-
ted TO the benefit of the eolored frse schools OF
the city. -. en-. I'll. $50 la..
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SASH AND BLIND FAcToRY.-Th machinery
for the extensive new sash and blind factory
and planning mill of Messrs. Wilmer & jamie
son, now in progress Of erection, arrived here
yesterday in the steamer E. G. Knight, from
New " rk, and will put in position al the once.
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QUGET-The city was more than usually
quiet last night The only arrest made by the
watch was that of an insane colored woman,
who was wandering about the Streets and who
was taken to her home, when her condition
was discovered.
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HANDSOME WAGON The wagon OF the
Hydraulion Steam Fire Company has just been
finished and turned out of the shop Of Mr.
Josiah Ford, on King street, and is one OF the
handsomest things of the kind we have seen.