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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-11
SALVADOR.
Prospect OF the Coffee Crop-A Strange Pie.
Acknowledgement News.
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Prospect OF the Coffee Crop-A Strange Pie.
Acknowledgement News.
PANAMA, Sept. !, 1869.
From Salvador have received very favorable
reports OF the coming coffee crop. An old coffee
planter who has had much experience in Costa
RIGA, but now residing at Santa Ana, IN the north
o; Salvador, informs me that coffee Is now being
Bold for delivery In February next at FIVE dollars
per qunal. lie considers the coffee raised in santa
Ana better than that OF Costa Rico, but not so well
cleaned and consequently not 50 marketable.
This latter Is difficulty that viii he easily
overcome. The government is Offering every in
ducement TO foreigners 30 invest their capital In
the country, and improved machinery for cleaning
coffee wiz soon be introduced OF all the Cent raj
American repuOhcs not one has progressed so
rapidly Tor Few years past "a Salvador. Large
sugar estates and coffee plantations are beinv
opened, ana the most improved machinery 10 pre
pare marketable crops Is being imported into Tho
country. IL Is feared that both Salyador and Ion
dufas, and possibly Guatemala NAV be drawn into
the troubles at present existing In Nicaragua. mt
all interested In the progress OF Central America
hope TO see the political difficulties in nicaragua
settled before the sister republics can be forced 10
take part in them.
A strange phenomenon was witnessed at the town
OF Apaueca on the Sd OF August, OF which trans.
late the following account from the Official report OF
The Governor OF that department:-"The atmosphere
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THE ENGAGEMENT or MILE. NILSSON.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HRnArp:-

10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
] do not know TO VIDA. irresponsible rumor Mile.
NIsson's emphatic contradiction, which you yester.
day published was addressed, but am quite GER
tain she intended no denial Of the authorized report
OF her engagement for the Grand Opera House In
this city, for the simple reason that such denial
would have been In conflict with the facts OF the
matter beg leave explicitly to state that on the
7th OF February last concluded with Mile. Nilsson
formal CONTRACT for SIX months tour through the
ynned states, to commence 10 November, 1870. and
for when she was TO receive 100 600 france month
IN gold sum equivalent TO $4,000 In greenbacks.
whether or not the engagement has been made good
IN all It's requirements OF monetary guarantees am
Ignorant. as my managerial control OF the opera
House ana OF It's interests ceased very soon after my
return from Europe but up to the time of my with
drawal the engagement was certainly an 5an ac.
c0tapti. CLIFTON w. TAYLEUHE.
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NICARAGUA.
Tire Revolution-Death of Estrada-New
Taxes.

Tire Revolution-Denth of Estrada-New
Taxes.
PANAMA Sept l, 1859.
No further particulars Of the progress OF the revo
luton in this republic have been brought down by
this mail. The contestants seem to be resting for
the present, as no more fighting or movements Of
Importance had taken place since previous report.
The commission appointed by the governments OF
Salvador and Honduras to arrange terms for O set
Element OF the political troubles had arrived at no
subject.
Senior Jose Dolores Estrada General-In. Chief Of
the army. died on the 10th OF August and President
Guzman assumed command OF the army on the 18TH
The revolutionary government had named Senior
Tomas Martinez TO act as Generali In Chief OF its
forces during the illness OF General MacoiIpino
JereZ.
President Guzman issued decree on the 10th of
August imposing tax of one and half Der cent
monthly on all productive capital from 800 up.
wards.
The head OF the provisional government at Leon
had decreed that persons leaving the republic must
procure passports paying three dollars for each
one.
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The PHILADELPHIA ASSASSINATION.
Alleged Motives of the Assassins Of Rev enwe
OHicer Brooks-Thc Reward Of Beiug
fFrom tha Philadel nhia POST Sent. |

ktQueats
from the Philadelphia Post Sept 1911
Recent advces from Washington throw some
light on the late bold attempt to assassinate detec-
tive Brooks while In the performance OF his oictai
dut1e5, ana point out the probable causes that I'M
PEELED the assessing.
some months since large dlstillery In the Third
district. located at Third and Beaver streets, was
United States Revenue laws At the time OF the SELF
ure some eghtyseven barrels Of whiskcy were found
on the premises, which were placed In charge OF
a watchman. General Gregory, upon entering upon
his duties as United states Marshal found the record
OF this seizure upon the books OF his olce but upon
was not found In the bonded warehouse. Subss-
quenty some thirty-three barrels OF spirits were
BY the United States aathories This second seis
man; but this funct!Onary permitted himself to be
ride, and while he was INDUCING in q stesta the
whiskey was quietly transported to warehouse noe
vigliant guardian no evidence Of the thirty three
barrels was to be found; and though those
who relieved the ocer Of his Responsibility ad not
iurnshea information that would enable him to re-
pened that Supervisor Tuition could not be recon-
ciled to this method OF removing whlskey In bond.
n En- he sep 10 %
make discovery, and upon doing so wrote q letter
to the M Of internal Revenue
information Supervisor Tuition deemed worthy
OF credence he conceived 10 duty to tho
lost spirits to visit the compromising es-
tablishment Of MIR. John q. keenan,, ct
Front and Arch streets, Several efforts were made
by the Supervisor to hnd Mr.. Keenan, that he might
obtain glance at the books OF his establishments,
but that gentleman had successful method OF rem
dering himself invisible 10 Official eyes. and the
efforts OF Supervisor Tuition were, therefore, abor
tive. In this dilemma he concluded to call to his
Md the services Of Mr. Brooks, who Is distinguished
for his Ingenuity and sagacity In such cases. and is.
witha, man against whom the great whskey ring
cannot prevail, Accordingly, on Monday last, Mr.
Brooks repaired under instructions. TO Mr.. Keenans
place OF business, and while engaged in the exam-
nation OF the books was shot from behind In the
manner already published. Another onlcer was de-
tailed on Tuesday to complete the examination, but
the whiskey was not visible on the premises.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept 1o.l
The following telegram was received from Wash
ington In the case OF Detective James J. Brook
wAsnINGTos,D. e., Sept o, 1859.
Hon. r. A. RoLLfNs:
Communicates 10 Detective Brooks my thanks for His
fidelity my sympathy for his suerings and my for
recovery Ihsvc renewed his commission dating from
st September fixing his pay at ten dollars per day, With
leave OF absence until otherwise ordered.
g. DELANo, Commissioner.
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COSTA RIGA.

Pcace-Projected Expedition to the Coco
Islands.
PANAMA, Sept. l, 1869.
The good people OF this republic seem 10 be again
setting down to their former peaceful avocatIons.
The country Is now reported In peace.
The lately projected treasure seeking expedition to
the Cocos Islands had sailed from Punt Arenas well
provided with everything necessary for the voyage.
priest. doctor and a number Of well armed
soldiers accompanied the expedition. This latter
would appear to verify the opinion expressed In
former letter. to the effect that the expedition was
set on foot and fitted out more with view to take
possession OF the islands In the name of the Costa
Rican government than with any idea of recovering
the fabulous treasures said to have been hidden
there years ago by pirates.
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EXPLOSIVE OILS.

The Board Of Health After the Oil Dealers
with n Firebrand.
The following Is further report or tests made by
Professor Moeller, Of the chemists Office, submit.
ted to the Board Of Health at Its last session. The
attorney was instructed to commence suits against
all parties whose oils not up to the legal stand
ard. Those marked with an asterisk icy are to be
prosecuted:-
OILS BELOW LEGAL sTANpARp or BURNING POINT By
=
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Metropolitan Hotel. On going up stairs he saw
room door open and the gas lit lie went into tn
room. and after ne had been there about two min
utes he heard the chambermaid approaching and ne
concealed himself under the bed. She did not Oh.
serve him. and he heard her lock the door and go
away. He was only discovered when Fawrell came
INTO the room. He said he did not go there with the
intention Of stealing anything. On the previous
afternoon Sanders had endeav0red to conceal him
self at the st. Nicholas Hotel but discovered By
the caambermald, aud he then succeeded in getting
away. He Was committed for trial this time.
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CENTRAL Ind SOUTH ANERICi
Close OF the Indian War in
Chile.
The Fears of a Great Earthquake on
the Pacific Coast.
Affairs in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Salvador,
Guatemala and Chile.

The steamship Henry Chauncey, Captain Conner,
from Aspinwa the LIST inst, arrived here yesterday
morning. She brings dates up to day OF sailing.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept 10, 1860.
Revenue Detective Brooks slept more comfortable
last night than at any time since he sustained hts
injuries. The physicians felt hopeful this morning
that 10 might recover.
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The steamship De Solo, Captain Morton. from New
Orleans via Havana the 6th arrived here yesterday
She brings latest dates descriptive Of kilograms
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various horses, arms, &c. Taxing the road towards
Huesteca, he was driven into the mountains By the
government forces sent In his pursuit. The opposi.
merce ana the poycrsy Of the people The at S
tratton press fully realizes the situation OF both.
The Information has reached here that the Captain
o. me Port Of Atasa raci1c COAST sent M despatch
OF san Francisco and two OF his companions. The
former called himself the supercargo OF one Of the
vessels which appeared lately Oh the coast or Sna-
l0a. These vessels, IL was supposed, had some
business In connection with the revolutionary pro-
jects OF Placdo Vega. In fact 1t 10 said that Vega
was on board one OF them the exmperia, Gene.
Colonel Salas were arrested on the evening or the
nth and were sent OF 10 the nOrhward On the fol-
lowing morning daylight: Their rae IS not known
had good reason 10 fear their completely In some
conspiracy, perhaps In connection win those per-
sons already under trial, and have ordered them TO
the frontier under strong guard. Ex.Colonel
Esteras, who was charged With attempting the
assassination OF President Juarez year or more ago,
ana who has recently been in prison IN Orznoa ior
late revolt al Pueba, made his escape some nights
since and u now nj liberty. Negrete AurelIano
Rivera, Juan Mcndez and Juan Lucas are remark
ably quiet. The Whereabouts OF most OF them Is
not known. -
Bishop Colina sailed for Europe on the 18Th, to be
present at the Council at Rome convoked iof De-
cember OF the present year.
communication sent to the Tberf0, paper sup
ported by the Spanish residents OF the capital de.
nies that Spain awaited herself OF the good 0fccs OF
the United states for the purpose Of renewing rea-
recent Mexican editorial on Mormonism COM
mcnts on the probability Of General Grant lhau-
guratlnR policy which snail expel the sin IRON the
United States territory. IL closes by ASKING, us
Mexico destined TO receive tbie beautiful presentW
The condition OF the revolution In Tamaulipas
seems TO be this:-C0ionei Canaes had made some
sort OF a compromise with General Rocha, COM
mander OF the government forces, by which the for
mer was TO be left In command OF the National
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03
LOCAL NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA LITERARY ASSOCIATION. -
The night of the meeting of the Alexandria
Literary Association has been changed from
Saturday to Tuesday. The meeting last night
was unusually we'll attended, and the proceed
ings were of very interesting character. The
association resolved to have public debate on
Tuesday evening, May 18th. The question
decided on for discussion that night was ::
(Which exercises the greatest influence upon
man. ambition or loye?" DR.. j. Z. Hill, Geo.
Mushbsek. and A. j. Wedderburn were ap-
no;nted nolemics ON the affirmative (ambition)
side and W. F. Carne, Cornelius Cox, and
Chairman Neale on the negative, or love, side.
Edgar Snowden, ST., W. &. Cazenove, George
w Brent, Rev. j. Il. Leftwich, and Rev. Il.
Fl McKim were selected to decide the ques-
ton from the debate A. G. Cazenove, Capt.
K. Kemper, and Dr. w. f. Roberts were APP
pointed Committee OF Arrangements aud In
yitations. The question, "Was the action OF
the Committee Of Nine justi6able p then elici-
ted spirited debate, which was participated
in by Capt. Kemper, Dr. Hill, Dr. Roberts,
and Messrs. Chapman Neale, A. j. Wedder-
burn, Geo. Mushback, A. G. Cazenove, Cor
nelius Cox, and others, and was decided IN the
negative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03

SCHOOI. EXHIBITION.-As will be seen by an
advertisement in another column, our young
friends at st. Johns Academy will give one OF
their popular entertainments at Liberty Hall,
on Monday evening next, on which occasion
they expect the usual OutpOurlng OF their
friends. Mr.. Veitch, the teacher OF elocutlon,
has been at much pains to improve the students
in the art Of public speaking and the readings
and recitations may, therefore, be expected to
excel those of former occasions, which is saying
n GOOD deal for them. Besides these, there
will be two plays performed, ''Tho Fast Young
Man" which was written Tor the exhibition OF
last wear, and received with 80 much applause
on that occasion, aud Handy Andy, piece
ia which the leading points Of Lover 8 lmmor-
tel creation have been admirably dramatlzed,
and which has never before been presented to
an Alexandria audience. There will, also, be a
beautiful exhibition OF living statuary new
feature entirely. We have no doubt that our
citizens will show, as on former occasions, their
appreciation of the efforts OF the boys to please
them, especially as the object is so excellent a
one. the increase Of the school library, now
numbering eight hundred volumes and that
the house will be crowded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03
Auction SALES.
Ky j. A. Stouienkurg. AuctiOne

NY j. A. StOufenkurg. Auctioheer-
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA
~ BILE HOUSES AND LOTS IN ALEA,
DRIA, VA. AND TIMBER. WOOD AND
FARM LAND IN THE COUNTY OF Fab
FAX. VA.-By virtue Of decree of the Cir
cult Court for the county of Alexandria, Va.
ut the February term, 1869 in the case OF
Koach's Executors vs. Roach's Devisees, the
undersigned, Commissioners therein named,
will proceed to sell. st auction, to the highest
bidder in front of the Mayors Office in thc
citv Of Alexsndria, Va, on SATUkDAY, tn
Sd day Of April, 1869, at Il O'Clock m, the To-
'"'Df PR BS5IiGiS Y Fl RLEXANDRIA
lst A three story BRICK ID " LIN l
and S1OREHOUSE, with tin roof. situated Ea
on the west side of Royal ST., bet. King ana LII
Cameron streets. about 80 feet from King, II
the city OF Alexandria, fronting ~ feet meme
on Royal street, and running back 7Z teet
inches, containing 3 fine storeroom and dWel
ling, with large brick back building nc
occupied by Joseph Collamus
ID. A three-story STORE and DWELLING
ad oiDing the above on the south, and Of the g.
same dimensions, occupied by Emanuel q
Wieneman. Both the above have gas and Wa
ter. They will be sold with common right
way over the alley between them.
Sd. HOUSE and LOT on the south side
King street, q feet east Of Payne street. and g.
fronting q feet on King running back 79E%t
feet 10 Commerce street.
4th. ONE SQUARE OF GROUND. bounc
ed on the north by Montgom cry, west by Pitt
east by Royal, and on the south by Madison .
This square will be divided to suit purchasers.
9th. An undivided RALF OF A LOT ut N
southwest corner Of Union and Wolfe street,
e. feet inches on Wolfe, and ll5 # on Union
LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY.
9Th. The LAND situated IN Fairfax county
containing about ONE HUNDRED and SIN
TY ACRES, adjoining the "Masor Hip tract,
and situated about miles from Washington
and Alexandria, half-a.mile from the Little
River Turnpike; about ~ acres OF cleared
land; the residue has /. large quantity Of
oak, chestnut and pine timber, and Is very val
liable
Eth. An undivided HALF OF A TRACT OF
LAND, situated in Loudoun county, Va, ly-
ing north of Dranesville, on Sugar Land Kun,
containing about NINETY ACRES, with a.
Barn, with wood and timber enough for the use
of the place; about twenty-five miles from
Washington and Alexandria.
TERMS-Twenty per cent Of the purchase
money TO be paid in cash, and the residue II
three equal instalments at six, twelve anc
eighteen months from the day of sale, with in
terest; the purchaser 20 give his bonds for the
deferred instalments, with good personal &c
curity; the title TO be retained until full pay
ment Of the purchase-money, and the property
to be resold at the risk and expense OF the pur-
chaser in any case of default in payment. Per
sons wishing TO buy are requested TO examin,
the premises. which will be shown them b.
parties residing thereon. Stamps and conYe"
ancing AT the cost Of the purchaser.
s. FERGUSON BEACH.
CHARLES E. STUART.
WIN. y. DULANY.
msr1-ts Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03

PICKPoCKET For week or two past the
numerous pickpockets who have been drawn
together at Washington have deputed delega-
tons of their brotherhood to ply their craft
among the passengers on the last trips OF the
Washington ferry boats from this city, Last
night there were five or six OF them on board,
and as the boat was entering her ship at the
Washington wharf they crowded the compan-
ion way, preparatory to commencing operations.
Their movements had been observed, however,
by young gentleman from this city,
and Just as they had arranged matters he cried
out to the Hon John &. Breckenridge who
was standing close by him, take care of your
watch, General, you are surrounded ty pick
pockets" This, Of course, gave the alarm,
and the slight.ot hand gentry quickly dispersed,
and though hunted for had become 50 mixed
IN in the crowd GA the steamer that they could
not be recognized. When the young man first
gave the alarm. one Of them was heard to say
TO his pal, lets throw him overheard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03

THE nYDRAULIoN ENGINE House. by
tue exertions of Mr.. Joseph Ii. Young, the ex-
cellent engineer OF the company, generously Sc
couded by our citizens, the house OF the lily
draulion Steam Fire Engine Company has been
fitted up in style to which no similar place in
this section of country can bear comparlson.-
The side walls have been wainscoated with
wood in imitation of oak and walnut, richly
vanished, and papered above with rich and
elegant pannelIing to match while the cellag
is covered with fne watered paper, bOrdered
with freseo paper Of elegant design, the whole
in Clarke'S best style. Ke, too, has been at
work, and the fine oak granting, and bright
yarnish all around, bear testimony to his skill.
The house will do credit to Alexandra 10 the
eyes of the visiting tiremen who will be here at
the Inauguration, and we'll deserves a visit
from our citizens, any of whom Mr.. Dung will
cordially receive, for he is Justly proud of his
establishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03

MILITARY BOARD. The military commits
sion for receiving and examining applications toI
the Offices to be vacated in this military sub
division of this State met in the Council
Chamber Mayor Berkley having protered
them the use of that room this evening at
3 clock
The board consists OF General 0. b. Will
GOV General r. S. Granger, Colonel ". ).
Franklin and Colonel f.. w. Stoneman.
There were quite number ofpersons, white
and colored, in attendance at the meeting Of
the board
When the board adjourned, it did SO to mee'
again at the same place at 9 clock, next Fri
day morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-03

ASSAULT AND ROBBERY. A few minutes
before 8 clock, last night, :, party OF three or
four men, BACKED, broke into the reaidence OF
Mr.. Willis Henderson, on the Mount Vernon
road, about four miles below this city, aud after
knocking down that gentleman with pistol.
aud stunning him. went to the place where his
keys were kept, and with them opened his
desk, and robbed him of thirteen hundred and
ninety odd dollars in specie. A colored woman,
Mr.. Henderson, housekeeper, was in the house
when he was attacked, but was not molested.
The Williams must have been throughly inform
ed of the arrangements of MIR. Henderson S
households affairs, for they had no difficulty
in finding the key to his desk.
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ENA&..-.--IA- ----.'--- MS -lOII''ES UT
,e,hsnqe was solarabiy 5r;s' Ind the offerings
o. 9rein ssir. gcol Gee! o. which was taken
!, shipment. We ~ro.e; 1926 bushels OF
-,;-sc Cora 81 81, 80, Sc. and $50 Of yellow at
"a end 8 0c Wheat sec bushels of red were
oaeseG. :ilA reported sales 1t 49, III and $50.
37s-6G basAels sold e ie$, and 228 bushels OF
Jo.s wsre offered, ma 10 sales reported
giour-market 1eli auppiiad, with bat little
2auand o.he. ,han for home consumption.
90 orote Sure. $ 81 50a7 rs; Extra So 6Oa9,
md Family Choice So 5os.3 50, there being
srl ,tHe change since our last report, Eggs
8,ro a. pc. 3n.lac-p prime scarce at ;0ASoe /;
,cs.moa dull. There IS good supply of Ba-
&c, ,omia:; II and prices $50 declining. Pork
80 oc5 euD2lv enc market little weak.