davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

The ALEXANDRIA POTTERY, it will be seen,
is again in full operation, and the ware made
there, which has always been remarkably good,
and much approved of, is constantly for sale at
the china store of Mr.. E. J. Miller, on King
street. This ware is not only good but cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

NEST OF THIEVES BROKEN UP AND In
MATES ARRESTED. This morning a colored
man named Henry Nugent carried to the Jew
elry store of Maio. George Duffey part of
silver ladle, and ordered that q ring be made
of it, After he had gone Major Duffey sent
word to Mrs Bryant, W hose house was robbed
two or three nights ago OF various articles,
among which was lot of silver ware, that q
piece of silver had been LETT at his store, and
asked her if she recognized it. 1t was identl
fed at once, and information OF the circum-
stance having been given to the police Nugent
was at once arrested He stated that the sill
yer had been given to him by a colored man
named Lewis Nickins, who was committed to
the work house on Monday last for creating
disturbance at the 80 Drop In. in Peters
burg" but who had since escaped from that
prison, and was then in the house of Edward
Ezey, colored, on Prince street, between West
and Payne. He also said that Nickins had
given him some more silver which could be
found at his house. On going to the house OF
Elzev, Nickins and colored man named Will
liam johnson were found in bed together,
handcuffcd at once and brought to the Magis-
Crates office, to which place EIzey was also
brought.
From Nugent's and EIzeys house nearly all
the silver ware stolen from Mrs. Bryant was
recovered; and in Ezey's house numerous ar
tioles known to have been stolen were found,
among them being all the bacon of which Mr..
Bendheim' 5 meat store was robbed last night,
and breast pin stolen at the time Mr.. John
Feddon's house was robbed. Nickins acknow-
lodged he was party to Mr.. Feddon' robbery,
and says that he sold Mr. Feddon's watch to
colored man whose name he does not know.
Some of the silver has been sold so the ar
rested parties say to Sefer Blouse and color
ed man named John Hackney. 1t is certain
that nest of thieves has been broken up, and
that all of those arrested have been implicated
in the many robberies lately committed in this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

| ANDLES, No. Along Candles of supe-
nor quality, received to-day by
SoI j. o. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
Reconstruction.

The Committee on Reconstruction had
meeting to day, when Mississippi afails were
discussed, but nothing definite done, and the
Committee adjourned to meet tomorrow to
resume the consideration OF the same sub
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
discovered BY A SOUTH CAROLYN
~ IAN.


ASK, and will convince you that have an
Improvement upon my patent issued April IT,
1866, that Justly merits the attention OF every
aousekeeper.
It is the best SOAP ever discovered, for the
ollowing reasons
1t can be made by any lady in fifteen min
n.es, and requires but few hours for her to
accomplish u large washing, as it washes with
nut rubbing, boiling or machinery.
It washes from the coarsest to the finest fabric
it will wash in warm or cold, hard or soft
water
The chemicals can generally be found in any
Grug store, and will not cost over i've dollars
GER year;
It will wash out coach or machine grease,
printers ink, paint or anything that can be re-
moved, without the slightest injury to prints
Or texture
It requires no blueing, as the cloths are
Hleached by drying in the sun.
more and better washing than five OF the best
machines.
It cures all skin diseases. washing tetter.
Itch, &c. :.
For washing paint, carpets, securing, &c, 1t
Aas no equal, and is the cheapest soap made
Family Rights, SIS. County and State Rig hts
ior SALE can convince any one deslrous OF
buying County or State, that they csn make
money by giving the recipe away. l give all
recessary instructions 10 insure success, and do
not exact the money until the purchaser has
seen the recipe, and is satisfied that it is all l
Lain for it. N. r. f. MAYER,
Savannah, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

Alerandria, "a, Moo. 70, 1913
have used Mayors Patent Soap ("Washlng
made Essy"l in my family, and do not hesitate
10 say that it accomplishes all that he claims
for it. | witnessed several garments that were
badly soiled with blood, grease and dirt, in a
butcher stall, washed clean without rubbing or
boiling, in cold water, in from three TO four
minutes. The recipe to me is invaluable. Ey-
cry family should be in possession of it.
B. w. GHEEN.
Having purchased from n. Il. Z. Mayer the
right of his Washing Made Easy for the
counties of Alexsndris and Fairfax, we are
prepared to sell Family Rights and chemicals
for the making of the soap.
JAMES GRIGG,
P. D. Box 1911. $50 King street.
fah lQ-1mif
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
Alexandria, Va, Nor. %. 1868.

Alexandria, Va, Nor. 2S, 1868.
After fully testing N, X. 4. Mayors improv-
I'd mode of washing, We feel confident that he
claims no more than can be accomplished. We
recommend it to all housekeepers,as an exceed
ingly valuable discovery, and worth many
Zines the price asked for it.
EDMUND +. WILMER.
DR.. JAMES Q. HILL.
GEN. NJ. ID. CoRsg.
r. d. CATS.
JOHN &. CLARK,
Comm'r. of Revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY, ON
IL WASHINGTON SIR EET SCHOOI. A p

SALE OF VALu ABLE fhOfE hI 1, ON
y WASHINGTON STREET, SCHOOL A P
PARATUS, &c.-Under authority of decree
Oft the Circuit Court of the U. s. for the District
OF Virginia rendered. at its Fall term, 1868, in
the suit of Miller ct al. vs. Kemper ct al, the
subscribers, as Special Commissioners of the
Court, will offer for sale, at public auction, ~
2oo,elock M. on SATURDAY,, the 18th day
Of March, 1869, the property on the west side of
Washington street, between Cameron and
Queen streets, Alexandria Va, formerly known
as Benz HallowelPs ALEXANDRIA BOARD
ING SCHOOL. having u front of ninety i've
ieet inches on Washington street, and extend
ing with tina: width through the square.
Also, large lot of Philosophical and Cheml-
cal cal Apparatus Telescope. School Desks, and
V'aer personal property.
IERMS-For the personal property cash !;
W the real estate one fifth of the purchase
money to be cash the residue to be in three
vqual instruments, at six, twelve and eighteen
months months from day of sale, with interest; the
purchaser to give his bonds with good persona
G,searlty for the deferred payments. and the Til
%%1.o be retained till the purehase-money Is
''''y paid. Sale to take place on the promises
LAWRENCE B. TAYL OR.
E. FERGUSON BEACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
Personal.

Among The Virginians here to-day, was
noticed j Judge Thomas, c. f. Sinclair Lewis
Mckenzie and T. I. Hill. Gov. Wells is al
so in the city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

RoBBERIEs The meat store Of D. Bend
helm, on King street, between Fayette and
Payne, was entered last night, through side
window and robbed of about fifty dollars worth
of bacon. ..
The grocery aud commission store OF Wash
ngton and Herbert, on Union street, between
King and Cameron, was robbed last night OF
two largo turkies and pair of boots. The back
door Of the store was found open this morn
ing.
Within the last three or four nights the coal
yard of John Laatherland has been robbed OF
several tons Of coal.
Thievng is on the increase, and stringent
measures ought to be adopted to break it up,
or at any rate, to diminish its frequency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

am also agent for
E. FRANK GOES
SUPER. PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
which has u fine reputation Price $50 per ton.
HERBERT BRYANT,
janl8 No. 25 King st., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
North Carolina.

Gov. Holden of North Carolina, on behalf
of himself and other truly loil' Of that state
has telegraphed to the Senators from North
Carolina to oppose any reduction of the army
which may reduce the Federal garrisons in
the state
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

ASH WEDNEsDAY.-To day, the first day OF
man Catholic ceremony Of strewing ashes on
the head asa sign of penitence. This custom,
probably introduced by Gregory the Great
$3.50 -6O4, was sanctioned by Pope Ceestln
III. nll9l, and afterwards generally prevailed.
Before Mass. the ashes were consecrated on
the altar, sprnkled with holy water, and sign
ed three times with the cross while the priest
recited the words, Memeato Quod ciaiS es, ct IN
ctaeren, reuertris (Remember that thou art
dust, and must return to dust!l Next, they
were strewed on the heads of the officiating
priest, the clergy and the assembled people,
The ashes were said to be those of the palms
consecrated on the preceding Palm Sunday.
The Protestant Church in Germany does not
celebrate Ash Wednesday. In the Church OF
England it is observed by the stricter members,
but without anything of the ceremony from
which it derives its name; and the combination
"a series of denunciations against impenitent
offenders is appointed to be read in the SER
vice Tor this day In the Catholic Churches
throughout this country Ash Wednesday is
generally observed according to the oiden
customs.
10 st. Pauls (Episcopa) and st. Mary's
(Catholic) large congregations were present
this morning, and in Christ Church: (Eplsco
pail large congregation was, also, present
this evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
Markets by Telegraph.
Gold.

New YORK. Feb. lO.-Gold to-day lS4s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10
nRRFUMERY, FINE SOAPS, sc.
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
IL H. BLADDER,
L in,n1 ntrnot

Has on hand and is constantly making all
STYLES of HOOP SKIRTS and CORSETS. /
am selling my own make best of whalebone
CORSEIS at 81 and upwards. Corset Stays of
the best material at sc a pair Other goods in
nv line to DE sold as cheap in proportion as the
above. Remember the place, No. ia King st.
N. B.-Hoop Skirts and Corsets made to or
der or repaired At short notice. feb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

GRASS SEEDSl GRASS SEEDSl
| have in store and to arrive
200 bushels CLOVER SEED.
100 bushels TIMOTHY SEED
100 bushels ORCHARD GRASS
80 bushels HERDS GRASS.
% bushels CLEAN and EXTRA CLEAN
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.
VIII continue to receive all the above Grass
Seeds during the season, which will be sold At
the lowest market quotations, wholesale and re-
tail.
ENGLISH LAWN GRASS expressly for
yards and lawns, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes,
Seed Corn, &C., &C.; also in store large and
complete assortment of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS and MACHINERY, consist
ing in part of Minor s. Horizons Flows, with
wrought or cast iron share; Commits Iron
Beam Plows, Titus Iron Beam Flows, Cuff and
Brace Flows, Sinclair & Moore Plows, and
other patterns too numerous to mention; also,
Hsrrows of all kinds, Garden Plows, Hoes,
Rakes, Horticultural Tools, &C., &c.
All orders and correspondence will receive
prompt attention.
HERBERT BRYANT,
jan IS No. % King ST., Alexandria, Va,
NIHE GREAT SPRING FERTILIZER.
ANDREW GOES
PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
For Corn, Oats and all Spring Vegetables it has
no equal.
Price $50 per ton, in bags
[ am also agent for
4 FRANK COES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-10

~ H a 2 7 A . 5,
/ have for sale the cheapest PIANO ever Of
fered-a full oct. KosenkrantZ; warranted III
complete order, for 500. Other Pianos ana
Organs at very moderate prices. They are al
SO for rent All kinds of Musical Instruments
repaired at 1877 King street, AleYandrla VA
feb Civ V. DhOhEh
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
S6OO.OOO.
The Alleged Defa Ication of Collector Steedm,

The Alleged DefalcatiOn of Collector Steedman.
From the NeU Orleacs Picay,,e Of Tuesday nlorni,lJ
Suit has been entered in the United States Circuit
Court by Acting United States District Attorney j.
w. Gurley against General James b. Steedman, eX-
Internal Revenue Collector for the First district of
Louisiana, and his sureties, William S. Grant, j. F.
Coyle, Madison Sweetsr, Francis j. Heron, Hugh
M. Cook, Joaquin Vosca, Ed. Rigney, and Samuel
Torrey, for an alleged defalcatiOn OF SG14 1895.
Petitioners aver that James b. Steedman has alto
tions OF his bond, and particularly in this THAT he
did not truly and faithfully execute and discharge
all the duties of his office according to law; that he
did not fully account for and pay to the United
States, in compliance with the orders and regula-
tions of the Secretary of the Treasury, all public
moneys which came into his hands or possession; !;
and they declare that the accounts of the said
James B. Steedman, as collector OF taxes, were
adjusted by the proper officers of the Treasury OF
the United States on the 14th Of May, 1862 and
balance was found to be due and owing by him to
the United States OF S6l4 1885, appears by refe-
renee to the duly certified copies Of said accounts
and adjustments
The petitioners further that by reason of the
breaches of the conditions of the bond, the same
has been forfeited, and the amount of the penalty
thereof is due TO petitioners by the obgors thereof
They therefore pray that James b. Steedman and
his bondmen be cited, and that after due proceed.
ings petitioners have judgment against them in
s0ldO for the sum OF $4,000 with five per cent in
terest from 14th May 1869, until paid and against
James b. Steedman for the further sum of s614-
75495, with i've per cent. interest from 14th May,
1869, until paid, and costs of suit
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
Inndenunre salaries.

Says the New York Post editOrially, after an
nonncing the report of Secretary Coxs intended re-
signation:--
The American people may well ask themselves
who perforn the o9arons I'm m dr,ino dulles of the
departments. The position OF Secretary at best is
troublesome one The incumbent has to perform
very much laborious work which is never known or
appreciated by the public. We hear that two or
three OF the present Secretaries have been COM
PEELED to toll from early till night, one OF them
having averaged fourteen hours daily since he was
called to Washington.
The pay OF Secretary is $4,000 per annum. There
are rev men or such prominence as to be designated
Tor tne cabinet who could not earn much larger
sum than this in the practice OF their profession.
General COX, Tor example, would doubtless derive,
without aiculty an annual income OF sso 600 at the
Clncnnau bar. While the expenses OF living have
increased three or four fold while $1,000 viii not go
much further to man having to rent house and
support family than would $500 few years ago,
the pay OF the Secretaries has remained stationary.
These facts are certainly deserving OF the attention
OF congressman who have so frequently res0rted 10
means for increasing the amount Of their own sti-
pends.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Appointment of a Revenue supervisor

Appointment of u Revenue Supervisor.
Despatch TO The EUelling Telegraph
BOSTON, Sept. 2o.-Secretary Boutwell, has ap-
pointed G. c. Esty, of Framingham, Revenue Super
visor for the district of Massachusetts Rhode Island
and Connecticut.
Monster Charity Concert.
The Boston Roman Catholics will have monster
concert in the Coliseum tomorrow, in aid of char-
table object.
The Boston Banks.
The October dividends OF the Boston banks VIII
show very satisfactory rates.
Run Ashore.
The steamer William Harrison ran on the rocks IN
the harbor Yesterday, during the fog ana leaked so
badly that she was run ashore Her passengers were
all safely rescued.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
DISASTER.
Four Ladies are Carried Over Niagara Falls in
Cnrriage-One is Instantly Killed, and
Another FataliY Injured, -

Iihutes are Currie0 ONer Fails
Cnrriage-One is Instantly Killed, and
Another Fatally Injured.
NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Sept. Pa most melan.
choly accident occurred on the Canada shore of the
Niagara River, in the vicinity of the Falls, about
noon. party consisting OF one gentleman and four
ladies' all belonging in Providence, h. l., stopped
and after viewing the sights on this side crossed
over the Canada side. While their car
Tasf was in oa % Se Epgp% ppSe oase e
the horses became unmanageble, and, as it evil
dent they would go over the bank, the driver and
Mr.. Tilnghast, the Providence gentleman, jumped
of the seat and escaped with slight injury, the
horses and carriage, together with the four ladies'
went down the bank, however, distance of some
fifty feet. Mrs Mahaa Smith, one of the party, was
horribly mangled and instantly killed, and Miss
Mary Ann Baou was so dangerously injured that she
Fisher were badly bruised, but their wounds are not
dangerous. The body of Mrs. Smith will be for
warded to Rhode Island tomorrow, and the injured
parties viii be cared for at the Spencer House, on
the American side. The accident happened While
an inquest was being held on the body OF man who
committed suicide at the same place day or two
previous. There are runoTs rife about the careless
ness of the driver, and there s OF course, cores
ponding Indignation An inquest VIII De held to-day.
The Minnesota Freshet-Great Destruction of
Properly.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Sept. 25.-The terrible rain
during the week has caused an unprecedented rise
in all the rivers and creeks in the state rendering
the roads impossible, and carrying away all the
bridges In Goose and Rush creeks and on the Yellow
and Trade rivers The river is still rising at this
point, and in addition TO the 5,00O000 feet of logs
previously lost, the giving way or the Anoka boom
swept away 5000, 900 more. About half were saved
in the boOms at st. Anthony
A portion Of the logs belonging TO the board OF
construction, held by the Doom near Nicolet land
ing, were also carried out. The damage to the i'm
provements the apron of the falls going on here,
has been greatly overestmated. The work that has
been done is mainly in the removal of rocks, and no
damage of consequence has ensued. few cabin
ropes and derricks have been carried away but the
Greatest damage suffered is in the delay of the
work. AtAnoka the water still threatens consde-
rable damage. The river bank has been washed
away about thirty feet and the Kimba House, the
principal hotel there is in great danger of being un-
dermined
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
Philadelphia Trade Report.

SATURDAY, Sept. 25.-The Flour market is little more
active and prices steady The demand, however, con
fined to the wants Of the h2me who
extras $6506775 for Northwestern extra family So 2J
725 for Pennsylvania do. do, S67575 for Ohio do do
and 8Std10 for fancy brands, according quality Rye
Flour sells at $6'25(a 6'37E u bb -
The Wheat market is depressed and the volume of bu
sness gt sales of Western and Pennsylvania red at
$l48a 90 u bush Rye is unchanged 1000 bushels Vest
sold at III H. Corn Inactive and prices have
ward tendency sales Of yellow at $ll6S1s. and 81 for
high Western mixed Oats in fair demand and 1000
bushels Pennsylvania and Western sold 6465c Prices
of Barley and Malt are nominal
Seeds-Cloverseed is steady 81 750787N 10 "a lbs
lot Of l00 was taken for export Timothy sells in lots
at $462Ca4S5; and Elaxseed at 1886. ~
Whsky30 barrels woodb Western sold at 81 2716
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
FROM THE P4CIFIC COAST.
The Gold Excitement in San francisco.

The Gold Excitement In San francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 25.-There was rush on
the banks here to-day for gold telegraphc transfers.
in consequence OF the advance in gold at New York.
The banks refused to sell at any price, There is no
truth in the report which was circulated here, and
furnished funds TO parties for the purpose of
trolling the election OF officers OF the Pacific Mail
companies.
Jewish Immigration.
The Israelites OF this city have organized an inn
migration society for the purpose OF aiding persons
OF their faith in Europe TO come TO this country.
Banking Affairs.
The London and San Francisco Bank, OF which
ex-senator NJ s. Latham is manager, has drawn on
to its previous capital OF 81, COO 900, all in gold.
The San Francisco Markets.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept A-F1our is quiet and un-
changed. Sales OF good shipping wheat at Sl55.
Legal-tendere closed at 10 lt
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-25
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
OrFIcn oF rHn EvrNrNa Tr1ranArul

OFFICE OF THE EVENING TErrauApul
Saturday, Sept %. 1850
The terrible fray on Wall street yesterday has had
one good effect at least In wlpng out of existence
a swarm OF petty spectators on the "bull- side
whose aim seems to have been excitement But as
the mist of battle dssipates, it is feared
that the field will be found strewn with
corpses who have been counted giants i'm
Wall street Reports reach every hour, giving an
insight into the results of the terrible disaster. Nor
is our own city scatheless Our heavy men are pro-
verbally cautious, but the tornado yesterday carried
many of their legs and though some few have made
money, the majority have only bought loss or ruin
We know OF one OF our shrewdest merchants whose
loss yesterday foots up over $4,000 He can
weather the storm, but others will sink, and count
their ruin from yesterday.
The Gold Board of New York opened as usual this
morning, but no sales were effected, and further
proceedings were postponed until Monday. This
will afford the operators an opportunity OF counting
their gains and loses and give the outsiders chance
OF viewing the field and counting the dead and
wounded. A report says that on the streets there
were bids this morning at l2s. In our city this
morning efforts were made by some brokers to I'LL
orders at 1872, but holders held Off for 1885, so that
sales were not effected to any amount 1t is very
dificult to buy gold anywhere.
IL may be stated that committee is reported to
have called upon General Butteraed this morning TO
request the adjournment of the Government sale of
gold which was to take place to-day at noon. There
was reason for this request in the fact that the
Gold Room was closed. The answer of the Assist
ant Treasurer is not reported, but inasmuch as
there are no buyers the attempt sell would only
"bear" the market and cause loss to the Treasury
In Boston, this morning gold is quoted at 1884 At
our Stock Board to-day the face of the gold indca-
tor was significantly covered with the emblematc
deaths head and cross-bones. Not bad idea.
There was q hrmer feeling In the stock market
this morning and more activity. Pennsylvania 6s
second series, sold at 1867 City 6s were unchanged
81 bid for the Old and 101 for the new issues
| Lehigh gold loan sold at g694.
Reading Railroad was in good demand and sold up
to 4S1, b. o., closing however, at ~ Pennsylva-
| mia Railroad was taken at Sc; Lehigh Valley Rail-
road at 56lf and Eastern pennsylvania Railroad
at 80; 37l was bid for Catawissa Railroad preferred
| and PSI for Philadelphia aud Erie Railroad.
Canal shares We're quiet; Lehigh Navigation sold
at 36 In Coal Bank, and Passenger Railway stocks
| nothing was done.
| PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES
Ranorted " De Haven IL Bro. No 1hird ctroot