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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro. No. 40 s. Third street.
SECOND BOARD,

RECKLESS GAAlBLER.-The London papers
furnish some particulars OF the beggary of the yonng
Duke OF Newcastle, which presents sad Illustration
OF the iatuity OF gamblers the turf The bailiffs
are IN possession OF his ancestral seat OF Cumber.
The mansion at Carleton House Terrace is In the
IKE hostile occupation, and certain "heirlooms" OF
the splendid property OF the ClintOns are bones OF
contention between his merciless creditors.
MIS- Hope, the Dukes mother-in-law claims a
Jasper cup valued at e10,000 but the cattle that
browse on the Clumber meadows, and the growing
crops That are almost ready for the reaper and the
pictures on the walls of his cid hOme have all been
lost and won. The Derby race plunged him deeper
IN debt by e13000. His own life estate in the duke
dom VIII probably be taken from him. Folly, like
Wisdom, Is Justified of all her children
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

FIRE LAST NIGHT-LOss ABOUT 6O,00O.-About
O'Clock last evening, gentleman passing along
Chestnut street saw an unusual light in the base
ment Of the extensive store of Leonard Baker q Co
No. 30 Chestnut street. On examining the place. he
concluded that II was fire. and gave an alarm The
hremen arriving on the ground, poured immense
volumes OF water in the building, which succeeded
in quenchiRg the flames In about an hour The fire
was confined principally to the basement aud the
first floor, where immense quantities Of goods were
stored The damage inflicted will amount TO nearly
10000, which is fully covered by insurance i'm the
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24
Personal.

BALTIMORE June 24.-John e. Owens, the
distinguished comedian, has arrived at his home
near this city, six days from California.
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Nl4SUOO
The stock was a very extensive one, consisting Of
all kinds Of ciOthiers' materials and was valued at
S2oO,0OO On the second door, a large number Of
packages OF silks were found broken open and par
GELS taken away IL is supposed by those who en-
tered the building after the fire was started.
Ihe structure belonged to the firm Of w. s. Han
sell Sons, whose loss is about $4,000, and is fully
covered by Insurance. The origin OF the fire Is al
present unknown, but Fire Marshal Blackburn is
busly engaged in making an investigation.
TIE So0TT LBGIoN.-'rhis organization Is now get
ing up handsome walnut frame, with photographs
posed exclusively OF soldiers both regular and voun-
..ser, who served In the United States army during
the Mexican war.
.. Inc frame and photographs win be finished in a
Nv Nv uays and placed on exhibition in the window OF
F'lesbfh. 0ih0n Jones' No. e12 Arch street.
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SAD POISONING CASE.-The following is given
on .ne authority OF the Frederckton IN. b. Farmer:
-'News OF sad and almost unparalleled traQedV
reaches us from Fish River Lakes, in the northern
part or the State OF Maine On one of these lakes
was a lumber camp, in which were thirteen men
One Saturday night, almost three weeks ago the
boss OF the camp left for the settlements eavin@
behind him provisions to last the men for severS1
days, but giving them instructions TO come ont on
the following Monday. Monday, Tuesday, and We'd
nesday passed with no tdings from the camn when
party set out to see If anything was the matter
Arriving at the camp they found all quiet and appa
renily deserted but on entering the bodies OF the
death; Belng somewhat exhausted by their iourney
the reeI party We're about to warm some tea thst
was Already made In the kettle, but on Examination
y Lhey found found large lizard in the kettle which had
% 3eeh Doned with the tea. 1t is supposed that the
twelve unfortunate men, A "a SH0
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

- Pennsyvania Avenue between AtIsntie, snd A., IT,,
usS ussSS is now open for the reception Of guests
VS. ihi L, 4. WATSON, Proprietor.
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Obituary

HUDSON, June 2.-Willam Gardner, aged
seventy-four, died near here of apoplexy. He
resided in Michigan, and came here TO visit his
children.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

COLLEGE COMNEECENENT.--This evening the first
annual commencement Of the La Sale College, OF
this city, viii be held at the Academy OF Music,
Bishop Wood presiding, and distributing the diplo-
mas. The institution is located at Juniper and Fill
bert Streets aRd ia under the charge of the Christian
Brotherhood, Father Oliver, Director. The exercises
Of tonight will be highly interesting and have been
prepared for by the students with careful attention
The institution appears to be enjoying much pros
perity.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

CITIZEN AssAULTED.-Last evening Reading
Barnes, while passing Third and Beaver streets was
assaulted by Albert Haines a.d Jacob Hoover, and
badly beaten. Haines and Hoover were subsequently
arrested and taken before Alderman Eggleton who
held them for trial
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

IHCENDIARY.-About 1870 O'Clock last night an
attempt made to fire the frame church at Forty
second and Pine streets, by lot OF boys window
had been raised and lighted paper applied to the
blind policeman discovered the fire in time to
prevent any damage further than the destruction Of
tbof ff11n
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

A HIGHWAY RoBBER IN CUsToDY.-John Tighe
will be charged before Alderman Kerr this afternoon
with highway robbery He was arrested by Police
man Fagn, Of the Fifth district, at 80 O'Clock this
morning,at Ninth and Walnut streets, where he had
robbed AlonZo Lawrence of his watch and chain, a
diamond pip, and Sl20 in money. These articles
were recovered from the prisoner after his arrest
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY. Y.-Alexander Board
man, the courteous and gentlemanly conductor Of
the O'Clock r. NJ. tran gives his second annual
curson to Atlantic City on Saturday afternoon next
the train returning to the city on Monday morning
The eXcursionsts will find plenty of accommodation
at the New Excursion House, which is delightfully."-
situated on the beach
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

PERsoNAI.-We learn that the Hon. E. A. Rollins
late Commissioner OF Internal Revenue, Is now act
ing as President OF the National Life Insurance Com
pany OF the United states of America, at the com
panyB branch once, In Philadelphia, during the
temporary absence IN Europe Of the President, G..
IL CLARK, Esq. Mr.. Rollins has been an active mem
Der OF the Board of Directors OF this company since
organization, and In giving to It's interest the benefit
Of his personal cooperation, and the advantages OF
his enlarged experience and extensive acquaintance
we confidently look for q renewed impetus 10 be
given to the already unprecedented progress Of this
great national Institution.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

THE CONTESTED Observation-Disclosures Messick
and Batturs sat in the new Court House this morn
ing and took down the testimony Of several wit
nesses in the city contested election case.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

DWELLINGS FOUND OPEN.-Eleven houses were
found open last night in the Fifth district by the
nOlipp
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24

POLICEMEN ASSAULTED William Porter was ar
rested at Oak and Coates streets last night for
sault and battery on Policemen Henar and Apple
gate. These officers had arrested The prisoner, when
he turned on them and beat them. Alderman To-
land bound him over to appear at Court.
A DELIGHTFUL PLACE to visit upon these sweter-
ing June days is Gloucester Point, over in Jersey.
You step on the boat at South street wharf, drift
the bosom OF the Delaware, have yourself famed by
breeZes from the cool waters, and in a few moments
are at Gloucester. Don't fail to visit it.
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ANOTHER MAD Dog GONE.-A mad dog was shot
yesterday at Almond street wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. WelIs-Governor 80 called '-propo
scs to address the people Of Alexandria and to
solicit their suffrages to elect Inn to I'LL the
seat once houored by Patrick Henry, Thos.
Jefferson and other giants of their day.
Need the people Of Alexandria be reminded,
that this is the same man who, as Provost
Marshal of this city, trampled them under bis
feet, and without conjunction or remorsc.
treated old men, women and children with cold
blooded insolencc not to say brutality
trust no respectable white man will coun
tcnance him by being present
Some may incline 10 DO so from curiosity to
hear what he may have 20 say.
Indulge no such Inclination; let your absence
speak louder than words; avoid the Hall and
Cameron street, leave no ground for pretext
of charging any improperly upon pcaceable
aud order loving people, who are utterly op
posed to his party, but more especially TO his
ruling over this once proud Commonwealth by
he ,uifrages OF her people.
Surely If the iervid words of the immortal
bard OF Avon, could ever be applied to any
one, they may without cza- geration be applied
TO this man, who
"Dressel in Il little brief authority
Played such iantusti tricks before high heaven
rs mae t. Angels weep. q.
sever wiite what | am not disposed to
stand uo to, q you we'll know--whie | am not
dispo$ 4 to iniu!sc u prylng curiusity-thc
cGi;or OF the GdZettc may give my name to
whoever has reason u SAY he IL aggrlovtd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DIsPATCHE S TO THEGAZET"'
From San Francisco

SAN Francisco, June ls.-The steamer
Colorado sailed Tor Panama to day with S764,
600, in tressurr $3.50 900 10 England, $ll0
600 to France, so, 600 TO Paosma, and 500 00C
to NewYork.
Over twevcs hundred Chiusmen arrived
from Hong Kong yesterday by sailing vessels.
Forty six additional discoveries Of rich silver
deposits are reported 10 White Pine. causing
considerable excitement in that region. The
shipments OF bullion from White Pine recently
have averaged from $4,000 to SSO,0O0 pei
week.
The mining facilities will soon be doubled
and it is estimated that halt million will be
shipped 10 July.
From various parts of California Intelligence
is received OF the rapid progress of rust in the
wheat and barley crops. The damage is greatest
in the Coast counties, where heavy rains have
prevailed during the last few weeks. Although
the accounts indicate that the rust is not gen
eral, yet the mischief is more serious than was
anticipated.
James G. Denuiston, a prominent Csltor
MIA pioneer, died in this city yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
The Markets.

New YORK, June l9.-Flour 5sl0c better
Wheat quiet but firm. Corn dull and lie lower
BALTIMORE, june 19.-Vireinia SKIES, old
4S4 bid, 4Ss asked; do. 1866, j6l bid; do. 1861
52A bid 521i asked. North Carollnas, new, .;
bid.
BALTIMORE, June l9.-Cotton less firm, at 80
Flour active at previous rates. Wheat shade
frmer, prime red l60al65, Corn dull and
weak, white 9ja97, yellow S6aSS. Oats dull
light 70a72. Rye dull at lbs. Provisions
unchanged except pork, which is quoted at
$34.
NEW YORK, June l9-Stocks weak, with
decided downward tendency. Money active a
per Ct Exchange o.. Gold 1868. go:
1862, coupon 2ls. 10 40's coupon S. n. e.
6's SIS, do. new $50. Virginia 6s excoupor
s., dc. new Glt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
Funeral of Frederick Seymour.

SAN Francisco, June lS.-The funeral o.
Frederick Seymour late Governor of British
Columbia, took place on the 10th inst., al
EsquimauIt, Vancouver's Island.
Sir James Douglass, Chief Justice Needham
and Captains Eide and Mist, OF the Roya
Navy, were the pail bearers. The entire popu
lation Of Y ictoria attended the funeral. Military
sautes and minute guns from the war vessel:
were fired.
1t is reported that MIR. Musgrave, of New,
foundand, has been appointed Governor o.
British Columbia, and will leave England FOL
Victoria Immediately. H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

POLICE REpoRr-MAYoR's OFFICE, -Lewi:
Gray, colored, for being noisy at the upper END
of King street, last night, at IL clock, on Ills
return from church, was arrested BY watchmeu
Phillips and Struder, aud released by promls
ing to do better in the future.
MAGISTRATES OFFIcE-Wm. Richardson
colored, hsiling from Washington, was commit
ted to Jail to await an examination at the next
term Of the County Court, charged with steal
ing shawl from the wife of Andrew Stewart
colored. The shawl was taken from a bed neal
the open window, in the house OF Stewart, or
the night previous, while the occupants were
aslsep,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

MAIL Routes Langley to Vienna, Henry
VI. Faulkner, contractor. Prospect Hill is
embraced on this route, to be supplied twice a
week from Langley at pro rata increased pay
from July, 1869, The Department is about
to invite proposals, Thornton's Depot to
Prospect Hill, Va, Anud Sackett contractor,
route changed to embrace Daysvile, next to
Taornton's Depot, and end at Springvale,
emitting Prospect Hill, from lst July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
EDUCATIONAL
4 LkXanDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,

N Alexandria, Va.
ne mex. session CT this Institution. which has
been conducted heretofore with SO much sue
''s. by it. former Principal, Mr. h. Kempfr
wil begin on The 10th day of September, 1879
else, has been purchased on Wsshin gton street
and no expense will be spared in rendering the
Institution complete in sli particulars
Unusual facilities will be afforded in the De
psEtmenis of Music. Drawing Painting and
Modern Languages, and thorough training in
the English branches will be insisted on AS of
the first imports nee. Boarders will enjoy tho
advantage OF having the French spoken -, the
family Of tie Principal; noexlra charge is made
IN their case for tuition in French, as MI are ex-
study the Modern Languages, will be taught
in a great measure by means Of conversations
with their teachers.
Send for catalogue. w. w. LEG ABE,
Ia I5-2swlt Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

ST. PAuL's CHURCH PARISH SCHOOL,
The closing exercises of this school took place
10 the lecture room of the church yesterday
afternoon. The children, forty.e!ght 10 mum
Der, were neatly dressed, and sang theii
hymns with great spirit. They repeated lie"
Scriniure and other Lessons, after which eIght'
cen prizes. consis,iog of valuable clothing
were distributed Rev Mr.. Sprigg made an
appropriate address, and the chldrtn al par
took Of bountiul repast Of good things pro,
vided By the kind ladies. All passed Oh
pleasantly, and the exhibition was very credit
able to the ladies who are engaged IN the
school, especially to Mrs. Mills, who has
charge of it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

RADICAL MEETING IN LEEsBURG. I'VE learn
that there was large Radical meeting at Lees
burg yesterday, composed principally OF eoIored
people of both sexes and all ages, Addresses
we're made by Gov. Wells, Cha rles Whittlesey
and others A procession was formed outside
Of the town, aud with flags, notices &C., and
headed by drum and fife marched into the
own, to the court house, where the speaking
took place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
EXHIBITION OF SpEycERrAN pENMANsu1p.

EXHIBITION OF SPENcERIAN PENMANSHiP.
Prof D. B. Cunditt' exhibition of peuman>hip
took place at X, Kemper's school building, No.
81 Washington street, to-day and was meri-
,o.lous display Prot Cundlf has charge
OF the bookkeeping in several of the
schools in the city. The schools represented
were Belle Haven Institute, K. Kemper'
Seminary, Mrs. Casteman's school, Miss
Powell school, St. johns Academy, John s.
Beach Academy. H. F. Henry's school,W +.
Bakers school, Z. L. Powell's school, and the
National Deaf Mute College, Washington, ID.
&. The exhibition was well attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

ALEXANDRIA SCHOOLS 1t will be seen by
reference to the advertisement iu another col
umu OF to day 5 Gazette that Mr.. K. Kempcl
will OPEN school for boys on the 18th OF Sep
TENDER next, in connection with his brother,
Col. Del. kemper, who, prior to the war, sue
ceeded Benz. HaIlowe in charge OF the Alex
andria Boarding School. 1t is gratifying to Set
that Alexandria is again becoming, as it was
second to none in the State. At future day
We will give notice Of all the schools in the
city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

Mr. Jesse Ovens, has raised this season, at
FEDERAL Hil some OF the finest potatoes We
have seen 10 market. Rev. Mr.. Mills, on the
farm adjoining Federal Hill has fine prospect
for grapes. His gooseberries and other fruits
are early aud fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

TIE MARKET, this morning, was well sup
Piled with country produce. The vegetables
we're generally as good as we have ever seen.
Prices unchanged but teddiug down little.
Butter from 25 to IS cts. according 20 quality,
Eggs $3.50 cts. per dozen. Cymliugs, beets,
snap beans aud new potatoes are coming IN
freely. Fresh meats without change In prices.
Chickens from SOC to 81 per pair, according to
3ize
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

ALEXANDRIA, June 10, 1869.
PURSUANT to a ssoluton passed this day
4 by the Republics, County Committee OF
Alexandria cou ty, authorizing the County
Executive Committee to call County Conven-
ton to dominate candidate to Ill the vacancy
occssipned by the resignation of Mr.. D.: o.
Clarb:, we hereby issue call for convention,
to meet at the COU KT-HOUSE, on ia UkS-
Jay, the 24th dsy Of June, at o'clock p. M,
for tho above stated purpose.
4 K. WHITE
Chairman Exec. Committee.
T. 4. CORBETT,
ie1o-tl Secretary Execute Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

Excursion on MONDAY. Mount Vernon
Circle, Brotherhood Of the Union, give their
excursion to Carlin's Springs on Monday, on
which occasion, among the inducements offered
for amusement, there is to be velocipedc race
for gold watch and silver cup. Four trains
will leave the depot Of the A., L. & II. Il. l..
for the springs, thus giving all who desire an
opportunity 20 enjoy trip TO the springs, and
participate in the festivities Of the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

COUNTY RADICAL COMMITTEE. meeting
of the County Radical Committee, held ct the
Court House, this morning, the following exec
utive committee was elected:-lst Ward, Amos
Thompson; 2nd Ward. }. t. Burnett; Sd Ward
f. f. White; 4th Ward Josiah Willard 9Th
Magisterial District, Richard Miles; at large,
F. F.. Corbett, r. d. Beckley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
The Irish church Bill.

LONDON, June ls.-Thc House of Lords at
o'ciock this morning passed the Irish Church
DisesabIish ment bill to second reading, by a
vote OF 10 to LAG. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
FERTILIZERS.
WHEAT

- SEED WHEAT
We call the attention Of our farmers to GEO
A. DEIIZ'S LA RGE LIST of the best WIN
TER SEED VIII FAT in this country. Mr..
Deitz has selected twenty varieties out OF over
ore hundred or his Seed Wheat Experimental
Farm, near Chambersburg. Pa, and now offers
them for sale We advise every farmer to send
for the Experimental Farm journal, IN when
description and price list is given. Mr.. Deitz
will send one copy free to all who send for 1t.
Address, GEO. a. DEiIL,
ie2-law2m Chambersburg. Penn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

SCHOOL CLosINa.-Th closing exercises OF
the 30sh session of St. Johns Academy take
place on Monday, the 18th. The Patrick
Henry Grafton is to be delivered by s. Chap.
man Neale, esq, while Frank 5, Harper will
lehyer the Salutatory, and Milton II. Price,
The Naledictory. There will be eleven sradu-
ates; seven from this city and four from abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

FRIENDS MEETING. 1t will be seen by ref
terrence to the announcement of religious ser
vices for tomorrow, that Sarah Belts has ap-
pointed meeting at Friends meeting house
Tor tomorrow evening,at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

Godey's Lady's Book for July with two
pieces of Hitchcock's dime and half dune Sc
ries Of music, have been received from Mr.
Geo. f. French's book store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19
DHE BEST IN THE WORLD.
HE SINGER FAMILY SEWING MA
NuINE

CHINE
The superior merits o: the SINGER MA
CHI MES over all others for either family use
or manufacturing pu pose, are SO well estao-
lished and so gene-sliy admitted that IN emu
meration Of their relative excelences IS no
longer con .iIered ne ."ssary, This machine in
question LIS N pie. C impact. durable and beau
tliu and Is quiet and iSht running, and caPs-
bic of performing range and variety OF work
never before attempted upon any single ma
chine. sewing tn equal facility the very finest
and cosrsesl materials, and anything between
the TWO extremes, IN the most neat and substan-
iial manner lis alta .hments for Braiding.
Tucking, Hemming, Cording Telling Quilting,
Binding, &c, are neat and practica ana have I've
beer invented and adjusted especially ior TINS
machine The sale OF this machine since al
agency has been established in this city is with
out precedent, and is now presented to the pup
lie as iucompa ably the oest machine IN the
world. We ak an examination of them by the
rub ic, N we ieel assured that they have oDIy
10 be Seen 10 be appreciated.
Z. Z. BERRY, Agent.
ia I6-fw u King street Alexandra. We
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

TnE WEATHER has been summary for the
past two or three days. To-day in the direct
rays of the sun, it was very warm-ahhough
there was fine breeze
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

THROUGH TRAVEL begins to be a
large increase of through travel on the Orange
and Alexandria and Virginia apd Tennessee
railroads
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-19

MARINE RAILwAY.--Th meeting of the
Marine Railway Company, which takes place
on Monday, is lor Tie purpose of completing
sale Of the property to party, who, it is ex'
pectcd, will put it in complete order for bust
ness. 1t is, therefore. hoped that there will be
full attendance.