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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
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(Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.)
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE BY AUG
2 " TION.
We shall offer, by public auction. on SAT-
URDAY, the 18th GaY Of July, 1863 at II
o Clock in front Of the Mayors Office the fol-
owing valuable real estate:
"n the north side of Prince street, between Co.
lumbus and Alfred streets. This property is
we'll located and will command good rents
Tecms-One- third cash, and tho residue in G. y
and Is months. -. ....--
No. 2.-HOUSE and LOT, on the northwest
corner Of Wolfe and Pitt streets, 30 feet on Pitt
street. and 51t on Wolfe. Thig house is suta
bic for small family, and is in pleasant locali-
ty. Terms cash. ...
No 3.-EOT OF GROUND, on the north
east corner of Wolfe and St. Asaph SITS, g! feet
front by l05 feet inches deep. This is q beau
tifll building lot Terms cash. iy It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

The FREDERICKSBURG EXCURSION
steamer Express, with the excursion party to
Fredericksburg on board, returned last night,
about twelve o'clock, the excursionists having
spent delightful day. About three hundred
and fifty composed the party, all of whom were
we'll pleased with their trip. The battle fields
around Fredericksburg, and the old town itself,
were viewed with interested attention p, The
Time spent on the river was rendered the more
agreeable by the accommodating disposition Of
the officers of the steamer. -'-..- az ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

INTERESTING CEREMONY AT FALLS CHURCH,
VA.-On Wednesday evening, July Is, ORION
Cohort," No. l, Legion of Temperance, was
regularly instituted, with all the appropriate
and beautiful ceremonies, by the following
named officers OF the Supreme Cohort of the
United States, of which Hon. Chas. Sitgraves,
of New jersey, is the Supreme Commander :
Chester futile, A. D. S. c.; NJ. D. OVeracker,
A. D. S. NJ; and K D. Rhinehart, A. D. S.
S. The following named members were duly
installed as officers of the "Cohort:" William
H. Daniel, Worthy Commander; Annie Birch,
w. Y. c.; James Febrey, W. A.. James
Shepherd, Secretary; Chas. Birch, F. S; Thee.
Payne, Treasurer; John Lynch, Warden;
G. Goiogs, Chaplain; Amos Payne, Marshal;
Maggie Birch, Usher; VIM. Febrey, Guard !;
R. Henley, Sentinel John Shreeves, W. A. S.
After installation, w. Commander Daniel was
called upon, and addressed the "Cohort'' in o
very earnest manner. Bros. Tuttle and Over
acker also addressed the Cohort, after which
the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
The Markets.

LONDON, July 17-Consols for money 92!a
94s. U. S. bonds 724a72s
LIVERPOOL July l7.-Cotton quiet; sales for
to-day 5000 bales for the week 47,000; stock
$50, coo. of which $4,000 are American, Up
lands III Orleans 49,
PARIS, July 1.-THE bullion in the Bank OF
France has decreased 500, 000f. - -.
ing. Wheat firm with moderate inquiry. Corn
heavy and 1c lower. Pork declining; mess
$28les. Lard heavy. Cotton rather more
steady; uplands 1892. Freights quiet. Gold
1885 North Carolnas, ex-coupons, 72!. South
Carolinas, new, 724. Virginias, ex.coupons'
new, 53. ~.
BALTIMORE, July 17.-Virginia g., Inscribed,
463 bid, ass asked. North Carolina Is r bid
Cotton steady at so. Flour quiet but steady,
with fair demand; prices unchanged. Wheat
dull and lower good to prime red 225a235
very choice 240a245. White Corn firm at 1lG.
Oats dull and unchanged. Rye dull and I'M
changed. Provisions quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
meeting of the Board of Health was held yes.
terGay evening, at four clock, in the Chamber
of the Board OF Aldermen, DR.. w. b. Gre
CORY, Health officer in the Chair, and Joseph
Grimes, Secretary. The original vacancy 10
the board was filled by the election of Captain
Edmund Lloyd, of the Third Ward. The va
cancy caused by the resignation Of Wesley
Roinsbury, in the Third Ward, was filed by
the election of P. G. Henderson, and that
caused by the resignation Of G. W. NoWland'
in the First Ward, filled by the election OF W.
R. Howard Among other business transacted
was the recommendation that an additional
number of garbage carts be employed, and the
citizens were requested to keep their garbage IN
closed vessels until called for, and to report to
the Superintendent of Police any failure on
the part of the drivers Of the garbage carts to
call for the garbage so kept. Those eognlzant
of unclean places and nuisances were also re-
quested to report the same to the member OF
the board for the District in which they exist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

MEMORIAL CELEBRATIoN.-The memorial
celebration at Manassas, on Tuesday and We'd
nesday, the 2lst and 22n1 instants, will be in
augurated by grand tournament, to be tol
lowed by public dinner and the delivery OF
addresses. The second day will be devoted to
discussion Of the political affairs of the coun-
try by distinguished orators. a
During the celebration Mr.. T. Tillet propo-
ses walking rope two hundred feet long, at
an elevation Of forty feet from the ground. A
band of music from Staunton will be IN at
tendance. ,..... M
The exercises will take place in beautiful
grove near the village, and ample arrangements
have been made for the accommodation of Wis
itors The Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
Railroad Company have agreed to take persons
to Manassas on the days mentioned for halt
fare ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

BROKE JAN. EARLY last night, two prison
ers, Hugh strider, ea boy, sentenced to con6ne-
ment tor thirty days, for breaking into the
store Of Hough & Ramsey, and q co|ored man
named Henry Taylor, sentenced to sixty
days confinement, for an assault on Andrew
Schuler, broke jail, and made their escape
After being free, however, but short time,
strider returned, and gave himself up. The
coIored man is still at large. IA Ts.ssd..-5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

lanai AFFAIRS. Several coal boats from
cumberland arrived here this morning.
Inc gates OF that outlet lock of the Alexan-
drla Canal over which the bridge of the Alex
dria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad passes,
have gwen away and boats are unable to pass
through them into the river
1t is rumored that the late repairs to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Weayertop,
were not substantial and that the break there
has reopened
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

Hinder decree Of the Loudoun Circuit Court,
the undersigned, appointed special Commits
sioner, will Otter, at public sale on the 3GTH OF
July, 1868 on the premises, all that PARCEL
or LAND, with its improvements, called
COAX FIELD" situated between WheatIand
and Hillsboro', containing ABOUT TWENTY
TWO NV ACRES OF LAND, with HOUSE, O.
Containing six rooms, with a good kitchen, ELI
and necessary buildings and an excellent
garden and 1ruit trees. This property is now
occupied by Mr.. John 2. DeButts who will
show it to any one wishing to purchase
. TERMS OF SALE, under decree Of Court /:
One-ninth in cash, and two ninths on the con.
frmation of the sale. and the residue in one or
two years in equal instalments, with. interest
on MI deferred payments from day Of sale.
...-Al-. K; Il. DULANY.
Loudoun CO., jo 19-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
CITY ET T. MI 8 .

A FACT FOB THE REFLECTIyE-There is O
truer glory than that which clothes as with a
halo tie man who is benefactor to his breth-
who led a hundred thousand men year up to
the Jaws of death, or BLoNDHEIM, who clothes
an hundred thousand men year? The answer
IS obvious. When business man like Blond
helm has so perfected his system that the mer-
chant prince and his porter find it alike advan.
at The corner of King and Fairfax streets-he
becomes subject Of especial public Interest
and solicitu lie. Jy II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
GOMETHING NEW
y At FRENCU'S
DEPOT on ROCKS &, SIT TITO n r. = 7

No 95, King street.
Ink ard Photographic Paint combined, for
Architects, Book keepers Pcnmen, Ladies,
Photographers, Artists, etc. Tho colors are;
Violet, Solterino, Brown, Orange, Scarlet, Pur-
plo, Gold, Bismarck, Maude, Blue and Green
Thcsk Inks do not change their color or mould.
Price 25c per bottle.
The complete Family Glue Pot, an invention
Of great value to every housewife and every
body else. This preparation is not worthless
article, but real old fashioned, good, firm, adj
hosive glue. Price 35c.
Just received another very large assortment
Of Initial Paper, beautiful styles, at greatly re-
duccd prices.
Just received full supply of fine French
Note Paper and Envelopes, Letter Paper and
Foolscap, Ledgers Day Books, Journals, fine
Pocket Books, 3 new Carn1ire Ink fine Pocket
KNIVES, new style Pens, Flexible Rulers. g full
line Of Rubber Holders Propelling Pencils and
Rulers, fifty different kinds Stee! Pens, fine
Gold Pens III Cold, Silver and Gold Mounted
Rubber Cases-besides everything else usually
found in icst class book and stationery store
" Is .... g. 4. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

LOCOMOTIVE ExpLosIoN.-The boiler OF the
locomotive engine running the, trains on the
Warrenton Branch Railroad, exploded on Fri
day last, near Smiths Crossing, when return
ing to Warrenton from the junction. No dam
age was done to the train or to any one. upon
it. The damaged locomotive was sent to this
city for repairs. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,,
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr. Edwin R. Kirk, Burn cit, New York, to
American Coal Co. ..-...a.--
Schr. Edwin Watson, Cramer, New York, to
American Coal Co. 4-
Schr. VIM. II. Kennel, Soper, New York, to
American Coal Co. -..r ..... .....
Steamer T. E. Cahill, Mailh, Baltimore, by
3. Wheat. a -
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, New York,
by 81. @. Winship. a.....
Schr. Edwin Watson, Cramer, New York, by
American Coal Co. .Gi :.- '"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
Destruction of Railroad Bridge
Confederate Dead.

SANDUsKY, ONO, July 1.-THE War De-
partment has ordered the immediate removal
of the bodies of two hundred Confederate Off
GERS who died and were buried at Johnsons Is
land, while prisoners Of war, to the Catholic
Cemetary. Their removal will commence on
Monday next, under the direction Of a Govern
ment Agent. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

The WEATHER. esterday afternoon, and
during a portion of last night, fine breeze
prevailed, which ameliorated the condition OF
the atmosphere. Although it still continues
quite warm, there is change for the better,
from the heat of the last FIVE or six days The
thermometer stood to-day, in the shade, at
noon, at 90o. ,r:....~.s.. III a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

u The LONG BRIDGE The draw in the Long
Bridge still remains out Of repair, and binders
the tree navigation OF the Potomac. The
steamer WaWaset yesterday started to George
town for an excursion party of Sunday School
children, but could not pass the obstruction
and was forced to return to her wharf at
Washington, without them. I'D -Igst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

BATHING IN PUBLIC. The mayor having
determined to abate the nuisance created by the
bathing Of youngmen and boys from the wharVes
Of the city during day light, yesterday evening
issued his orders to that effect, and to-day s
police report will show that the execution OF
the orders has been commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

SENT HoME.-A boy named Ben. Knots,
who had wandered away from Leesburg, and
strayed to Washington, was picked up by the
police of that city, sent here, and yesterday
evening was forwarded to his home by the
Alexandria, Loudouu and Hampshire Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

LICENSES Mayor has been very lenient
50 far with those who have failed to take out
their proper licenses, but next week, IN con-
formity with the requirements of the Corpora
ton law, he will commence exacting the penalty
from delipouents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

O., A. & Nj. r. R.-Passenger trains on the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad
are expected TO run to Mount Jackson during
the next two weeks. The construction of the
road to Harrisonburg is progressing rapidly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
. CID o.

HARRINGTON EXCURSION. excursion
to Pennington yesterday evening on the steam
er Fairy, was but sparsely attended, in conse-
quence perhaps of the fact that its occurance
was not generally known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

HORSE AND CART OvERBoARD.--A horse
and cart belonging to Mr.. Taylor, backed over
board yesterday evening at FishtoWn, but were
safely rescued-not, however, until the horse
had been somewhat injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
Radical Nomination.

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, July. 1.-THE Radi
cal Convention nominated Col. McClurg, al
present a representative in Congress from the
5th district, for Governor, on the first ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Attention is direc
ted to the sale of valuable real estate adver-
tised in the Gazette to take place tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
MARRIED
DIED.

! On the 10th instant, of water. on the. brain, II
this city, MARTHA ELLEN. infant daug hte1
of Peter ?. and Martha Z. Mason, aged elgh
months and six days ms-The friends and &C.
quainta1ces Of the family are respectfully in
yited to attend the funeral from the residence
of its father, No: 247, Prince street, this after
noon, at O'Clock. .-- ,.,.
Hush, my babe. lie still in slumber,
Holy angels guard thy bed;
Heavenly blessings without number, H..
Now are showered on thy head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

TRAVELLING TRUNKs-Fine Sole Leather
Trunks, Ladies' Dress Trunks, Packing Trunks,
Valises Leather Bags Satchels, &C., in every
variety, st s. DEALHAMs,
10 - 1O8 King st. (
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

ERECTION OF GAS LAMps.-Gas lamps will
be erected next week at the intersection o
Water, with Gibbon and Franklin streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
The Heat.

BALTIMORE, July 1.-THE American pub.
fishes a list of SO cases Of sun-stroke, yester
day, 81 Of which proved fatal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
Nomination.

DETROIT, July 1.-THE Democratic Con
vention, yesterday, nominated VIM. Newton
Flint, for Congress, from the 9th District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
79-oofs Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A YALU-
y ABLE TRACT OF LAND AND FlS II
ERY, KNOWN AS COCKPIT Pr. Fl h r
IY,"IN PRINCE WILLIAM CO, W, BY
virtue Of DEGREES Of the Circuit Court OF Hr!nce
William county, Va, in the case Of William
CIcary against VIM. Woodward and others, the
undersigned, Commissioners under DEGREES IL
said case, viii, on SATURDAY, the 6th Day
Of August 1868, at u IN, proceed to sell, at
public auction to the highest bidder IN front
of the Mayors office in the city Of Alexandria,
Va,.a VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND and
FISHEEY, situated on the Potomac river, in
the county and State aforesaid, called and
known rs cockpit POINT" containing by
cstamation about FIV f Il u n ID RE j and
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES
TERMS-Ono tenth Of the purchase-mOney
to be paid in hand, and the residue in six,
twelve and eighteen months, from the dry Of
sgIe, with interest from that time, to be secured
by the bonds Of the purchaser, with good per
sonal security, and the title to be retained until
the purchase money is fully paid. the pr perty
being liable to be resold for failure by the pur-
chaser to comply with Lie terms Of sale. Stamps
and conyeyanciDg at the cost of purchaser.
FRANCIS !. SMITH.
GEO W NJ. BRENT
T.. CHAS. E. SINCLAIR.
; Pr. VIM. CO., 10 a. cots Comm'r8 OF Bale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
AUCTION SAE,Es
BY j. Ell. Parrot, Auct5oueer.
EkD

VALUABIIES 7F W EFT 5 ZIP: REAL. Es.
Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, in the case of Bright VS. PAUL
and others, the undersigned will offer for sale
by public auction, il front Of the Mayors
office, st Alexandria, on TURDAY, August
Sth, 1865, at - m, the LOT OF. GROUND,
with the improvements thereon, Of which VIM.
Bright died seized and possessed, situated on
the north side Of the Little River Turnpike,
near the Cameron Mills, in the village Of West
End, Fairfax county. Va. This property is
less than q. mile from Alexandria, contains
about one and a quarter acres OF ground, has
THREE DWELLING HOUSES and other GA
buildings upon it, and is good location for s4$ai
the business of butcher, gardener, blacksmith,
country merchant, &c: being Immediately upon
the principle thoroughlare leading 10 and from
Alexandria.
TEKMS-One.fourth cash; the residue in
three equal payments, at six, twelve and eight
cen months. with interest from the day OF sale :;
the deferred payments to be secured by the
purchasers bonds, with good surcties and o
retention Of the title until the whole Of the pur-
chase money shall have been paid. Stamps
and conveyance at purchasers cost For fur
thcr information apply to D. L. SMOOT,
C0mm'r. Of Sale, No g. S. Royal St.,
~ 15-ts Alexandra, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

VTvEA-2O half chests Queen Chop G. p; Tea :;
4 10 half chests superior Japan Tea 5 half
chests superior Oolong Tea-for sale By
iy l7-eo2W BREWIS & LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

GREAT BARGA1Ns.-S. Deslham, l08. King
street is selling off his immense stock OF Sum
mer Clothing at cost, in order to make room 1oo
his tall stock. Don't miss your chances. ~ ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

-l.Ap1Ks' Boots Caters and Slippers, st great
IL reduced prices, at "a, King street:
ie I9-lm s.-. W. B. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
~ l0-ts
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND FOR SALE.

By virtue Of deed Of trust, bearing date on
the 24th day of January. 1859, 0nd recorded
among the land records of Prince William CO,
in Liber No. Is, page 3, the undersigned, the
Trustees therein named will offer tor sale, by
public auction in front Of the Mayors ottice,in
18th day of August next, at y clock III one
undivided moiety, or half of TRACT OF
LAND, called BLOOMS GROVE, situated in
the county Of Prince William, State of Virgin
ia, containing five hundred acres. There is a
valuable red sand stone quarry on the land, and
the Orange & Alexandria Railroad passes di-
rectly through it, Terms cash
EPPA HUNTON.
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR. .
iy 14-eots Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

MISSES Caters, Kid and Morocco Boots,
fine stock at very reasonable prices at "a, King
street Tie l9-lml Il, - w. 3. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

GENTS Boots and Shoes cheap at "A, King
street +, lie 19-lml w. b. WADDEY.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

CHILD's Boots and Slippers, o large stock OF
every description-very cheap.at =, King 81
/ ,je,l9-.1m w. b. WADDE1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
ICE CREAM SALOON.
BRENGLE'S
ICE CREA II s A l. 0 . n
~. 1D1 J[ircr ctrant

BRENGLE'S
iCf. CREAM ALOUN,
No. III, King street,
Having been thoroughly repaired, reliLtcd
and refurnished, is now open for the accommo-
dation Of the public
ladies and gentlemen will fad this saloon an
agreeaGl. place in which to refresh themselves
With ICES and CONNECTIONS. 49,.
ICE CREAM at $3.50 per gallon.
. ICE CREAM, OraDgeade, Chocolate Cream,
Water Ices and Confectionery furnished at the
shortest notice and delivered to any part OF inc
city. Ie 10 u
OAMP NETTING "A Primitive Met Ct; d. It
v " Getting will be held on TOLSON'S, - AAF
GROUND, Prince Georges county, VI $50 SIX
miles from the ferry house, opposite AieHAH-
dris, by the Methodist Episcopal CnuF e.
South. This meeting will commence on SAL
URDAY, the lst day of August, ana continue
several days. Come with your tents and Wag-
ons to spend few days in this delightful Grove
in Primitive Methodist style:
. Accommodation for men and horses VIII pc
furnished on the ground by Mr.. TolsOm.
" ltd PRESLEY B. SMITH.
GARDEN SEEDS.-Just received the fol-
II lowing varieties ... e.. ......
Red Top Turnip.
Early Flat Dutch Turnip.
American Ruta Baga. ....... -.. .....-
Hardy Green Lettuce. ~. .. .....
Brown Dutch Winter lettuce.
Black Winter Radish.
White s. 81 '.'
Largo York Cabbage k..f.a..f 4...,
.e'e HD' . brown c "' nJANNEY s CO.,
" IS -. ~ Druggists, No. 145 King st.
& OST-On last Tuesday night week, one half
Of q pair of GOLD MOUNTED EYE
& LASSES. The finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving it at this office. jy i6-8t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17

GORGE & JENKINS DRIED BEEF Tor
VI sale by lily ISL j. c, MLLBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-17
TELEGRAPHHC NEWS.
sPEcIALDIsPATCHEsTO THE GAZETTE
: Strike -

? e.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July ia strike occurred
yesterday among the passenger Engineers of the
Missouri and Pacific R. R., in consequence
ofadditioDal duties being imposed upon them
They we re dismissed and new men put in. =
Some riotous proceedings took place oday
An old employee attacking some Of the new
employees, violent demonstration was made
against the property of the Company. The
police were called out and quelled the distur.
bance, and everything will probably go on
smoothly again in day or two. r~ssa
No attempt was made on the part of Com
pany to reduce the wages, although they claim
to be paying their men more than other roads
running out Of St. Louis, and for less labor.
Destruction of n Railroad Bridge.
ALTOONA, Pa, July 1.-THE Pennsylvania
Railroad bridge across the Susquehana river,
six miles west Of Harrisburg, was discovered
to be on fire about three o clock this morning,
and before it could be extinguished, five spans
were destroyed. .,..,~.... +. !
There will be no delay to trains. "
The fire is supposed to have caught from q
spark from the engine of the Baltimore Ex
press train west,which passed over the bridge a
few minutes before the fire was discovered