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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
CRUELTY TO PAUPER GIRL BY A WEALTHY
FAMILY

Last week girl II years of age named Sarah
Maria McKeerng. died IN Lawrence, Mass, Who In he's
earlier years. made the victim OF most shocking
cruelty at the hands of wealthy farmer and his wife wen
in that vicinity Her sad story is as follows She
sIe taken Sy Mr. sSnbes chdss ia
happy and pleasant home in saem She was then aboat
ness Of which child was pablo until her kind protector
died and left his wife in poverty. Sbe also fell sick,
S Mna. saTah then but four or five Years Of age
could beg upon the streets in cold. ram: and
and took charge OF Mrs sanborn aud Sarah was taken
to Tewks6qTy At the age Of six years d this mere 1fan,
Pd s.5 S ss 1 s yG1d be-
ton few years since it thought proper TO appoint
agent inquire into the welfare OF the waits who had
the family who had given bonds to educate aud brins
her up in respectable reported to the agent
s s Further search resulted in ndHs sarah With
respectable family in Lawrence. who had taken
pSs and Oh who A were led to do so by hear.
Ing OF her as being at the house OF where shs
afternoon before Ia pitiabe condition with arms back
and blue from apparent recent taeams I'll wnes
sixteen years OF ae-emacated. and pronounced to be
Sae 70 r ioS apd she d sOry Of Sbass
and shameful iltreament concerning the family Into
SpSe az alleged snbstanfaliy that on one OCCASION
having enough To eatbelng fed for DAYS IN success
niece OF appepe and hid il but her master found IL.
aud 10 punish her, took her 10 the barn, and COM
PEELED her 10 eat moist manure from large spoon
beld her mouth; that, on another OCCASION heI mis-
dragged her the kitchen stove aud put lef hhs
the hot iron holding them there until they We're bis
tered and at another me held chamber vessel Ia hef
aud forced her drink urtne that another day,
when she discovered eating piece OF pio or cake
her mistress made her take dose OF epson sais say
lag that she would "phyzc 10 ont OF her.: thai, While
the family always allowed the hired helP--men aud vo
en-to SIT and eat at the table with themselves
she was compelled 10 eat her meals alone and from tr
plate, sitting stool in snkrOom leading out OF the
kitchen. And she further alleged thar for slight
her mistress took her into the at3 and
tying her 10 post having first stripped OF every partt
Gle OF her clothing. terribly beat her bare flesh with
bunch OF four sticks, Till they nearly up; and
she alleged that the why she left them that
they had threatened TO give her another beating which
threat put In such great dread that Sue away
clothed shabby az said by those who first took her
in that II could not be judged from the medley OF her
garments whether she was boy girl Such the
girls story OF her cruel treatment and she adhered ~ 10
in the presence OF those who had 30 ouly abused her.
Boston Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03

crate party had the advantage Of the pasronziug inAa.
OF the colonial secretary and the eutenanf goves
nor. with the power Of bestowng posts onices. anA
emOluments. Even the Popsh Archbishop OF Hassx
exerted his influence by commanding mis- people to follow
his example by voting for the confederation. Yet Al
these influences and all the unfair pressure brought
to bear upon the subject failed 10 overcome the In
tense hostility OF the majority of the people.
Nor Is IT, as some of the partisans OF eonfods.
ration have SAID the people dragged along and
excited by their representatives. for previous TO the
passing OF the act or the last general cleo
ton soon as the people became alive TO he mpofancs
OF tho measure, public meetings were held and resoias
lions passed every county o. the Province and pcu
lions numerOusy signed sent In praying tDe Assem-
bly, not to adopt the scheme without consulting the
people at the polIs One hundred aud eighty q
these petitions presented to the House In one es
SION dSG5,, and only one petition In is favor fes
this uncOnstitutlOr al act was passed agsines
the well.understood wishes OF the people.
Then, when the act passed, the people
respectful but firm petitions TO the Throne aided
delegations Of their most Influential representatives.
praying its repeal inquiry into the mature
extent their grievances but all this was obstlnae
denied them This coDdact on tho part o. tho Briusn
Government has sapped the foundation OF that love ana
LOYALTY TO the Crown for which Nova Scotia has bees
hitherto so remarkable. AS respects the subject OF aa
pexaon will merely observe that have seen hopcrs
j. Walkers address, and think that his statesinanhke
views and manly sympathy VII meet Win muoh is'~
Nova Scotia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
THE DISSATISFACTION IN NOVA SCOTIA.

A gentleman residing in Washington has re-
ceiyed letter from friend in Nova Scotia giving an
account Of tho popular feeling in regard TO confederation
with the Dominion and annexation 10 the United States
The writer is represented Of calm judgment and
scrupulous veracity:
MUsouIDABoT, Aug. 8, 1907. You adverted TO
the In the papers of the dissatisfaction OF the
people Nova Scotia and the other seaboard provinces
with the confederation, and their desire 10 Join the
United states and ntimaed u wish TO know II IL
true. l win reply that, from all l can learn
from the public aud private expressions OF the opinion
Of tho people OF Nova Scotia, their dssatisfao-
ton with the confederation is both general and intense
In proof this need only point TO tho proceedings and
Of the last general election when the party war
cries were Confederation" and AMT Confederation :"
and IL will DO that there 10 members returned
Legislature In Ottawa, and SO TO the local Legsa
OF Halifax. Ont Of the 80 members returned To the
Provincial Legislature. only two In favor OF oonfed
eratiOn and one OF these subsequently tried con-
demned and unseated charge OF bribery and cOrrup
ton And ont OF the ~ returned TO Ottawa only one
for confederation and too with small majority, ls
under protest for bribery and corruption SO you will
see OF the OF members elected TO tho Dominion Par
lament ana local Legislature only two were av0wedly
In favor Of confedeIauon a. that too when tho Confed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
TIE MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE AT ST. LOUIS

Work on the Mississippi bridge at st. Louis
is being rapidly pushed forward The shore pier tho
ST. Louis side has been completed 10 point above low
water mark and the dredge boats employed In
which will be located about three four hundred feet
The bed rock has been sounded In order
hasten tho completion OF the bridge, large body Of
wOrkmen engaged the Illinois SIDE digging for the
location OF the final pier and within two three weeks
the second pier In the water and the fourth pier tho
Illinois SIDE viii be under way. The most difficult pier
10 construct Ia the third the center OF the stream
owing to the rapdty OF the under current and the sO
ing character OF tbs bed rock Engineering skill
will, however, overcome all these obstacles, and
soon the second pier under Roadway the easson
will be sunk for the central The leyee for several
squares Ia covered with stone brick, and timber which
being prepared for their respective positions. The
estimated hn cost OF the structure IA 1000 600 600
OF which have already been raised AS the work pro-
gresses there Is no doubt bat the gaure City Conn
ell and County Court will render sufficient aid 10
plete the affair at an early day. The rapid currents
auckland bottom and other difficulties incidental TO
spanning great stream Ike the Mississippi Will
sary proOng the work but that within three years at
can be but htte doubt Capt Eads, tho Chief Engineer
Is labonng with enthusiasm and energy. While In
Europe he visited all the bridges Of note and secured
TRANSACTIONS OF the reports of various civil enE
neers the subject OF bridge building, with
a. view 10 employing In tho construction
OF the bridge the most approved plans 80 as TO Sc
FAR as engineering skill is concerned, but durable well
Associated with him Is Henry Flad gentleman who
ranks deservedy high among practical and scientific en-
Rineers. Both confident OF completing the bridge In
three years at the longest and talk Of
tho most probable time. The work OF tunneling Wash
ingonaye st. Louis, will not prove as difficult task as
many suppose and Is believed that IL DO accom-
plshed without disturbing either the sewer water,
gas mains Should this operation however, prove too
hazardous then elevated railway will be constructed
In either event the road viii terminate In grand union
lst Louis Times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-03
MY little body's formed by God,
IT'S made OfliyiDg fiebh and blood.
The slender bones are placed within,
And over all ID laid the skin"

Having impressed its divine origin upon the infant mind
It is bued q supreme contempt for It's poor weak
little body through number Of pages Of dreadful can't
II this the only sort of missionary work done
by tho Tract Society, the rich men and women
leave 1t out Of their wills the better have not met
native Of the AdroDdaeks that does laugh at such pub
hcaons Far sensible would IL be for this Society
TO teach backwoodsmen morality through the medium OF
good bread, properly cooked meat ventilation OF cabins
and the sinfulness OF feather beds. Men and women
who have not been reared In conyentionay are
specters OF names. KF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

YgsrERpAY.-Yesterday was warm and
pleasant in the morning, but toward evening
slow cry and threatening, though after night
the clouds Disposed. Quite large number
OF ladies aud gentlemen visited the village
Of Falls Church, the occasion being the
dedication Of chapel at that place Just COM
plctcd. The Rev. Mr.. Willis Of the Baptist
Church, preached his farewell sermon to the
congregation of which he has had charge since
the resignation o; the Rev. c. G. Biting. The
churches all were attended by their usual cen
creations. At night the NJ. f. Church South
was packed long before the hour for service by
an audience assembled to hear Rev. VIM. E.
Npnsey y. D. secretary of the Board of Foreign
Missions. 81 the general conference NJ. +.
Church South. The reverend gentlemen did
rot disappoinr the expectations OF his audience
Hi sermon was fully up to the reputation be
achieved as pulpit orator when stationed ii
this city. and was listened to with deep atten
ton. A collection was taken up for the benefit
OF the Church Missionary Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31
Gold.
y ~ T1RK, HAY 31.-Gold today i3e;

Police REPoRT-MAYoR' OrFIcE.-SeteI
Blouse, Tor an intraction of the Sunday law
the third offence, was fined $50 and costs and
discharged.
Seter Blouse, for selling liquor to minors
eirls-was fined $50 aud costs, and discharged
MAGISTRATES OFFICE There were no cases
of criminal character at either OF the magls
trate's Offices this morning
WATCH REPORT. Might clear and delight
full after the evenings shower. There were NJ
disturbances and no arrests; and but one, l9dg
ers in the watch.house. The watch had then
eyes on three suspicious, looking characters
but they concealed themselves in some OF th'
shanties near Fish Town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

THE Coal TRADE.-Thc American Coal
Company shipped from this port last week,
seven thousand TWO hundred and sixty-two
tons Of coal, more than was ever before ship
ped by any one company, from this city or
Georgetown in one week The whnrves of
Capt. Boothe and Mr.. Asnew now present a
lively appearance, and the coal trade IS in a
fourishi1g condition. There have been no
boats from Cumberland down since vest, erday
morning, but ifany accident to the canal has
occurred it probably would have been KIN OWN
here by this time. However, there is a Ia rye
supply Of coal on hand, and the vessels that
come here for cargoes are given quick dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31
The Markets..

New YORK, May 3l--Monoy steady at per
cent EXCHANGE It. Gold 9ss. Five twentles
coupon 22l Ton forties, coupon. o. NORTH
coupon, 571; new 624 asked. Flour, without
decided change Wheat dull and dropping
Co.a dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, May 3l.--Virginia IS, old, in,
scribed 493 bid, 50i asked do. 1866 IS bid %!
asked. North Carelinss. new, 30 bid, 55t ask
ed Cotton pomnally 2sts2st Flour quiet
hut prices steady. Wheat dull and unchanged
Corn dull white Sass; yellow ssa'o. Oats
dull and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

1HF Wesley Davis, the siIler ar
rested las, TUESDAY evening By the sheriff OF
Charles couu'y, Aid,, at the time Capt. Shack
eltori was shot and confined in the jail at Port
To6acco was examined on Saturday last, and
baiiei TOR his appearance at Court. The triaI
was also moved to Prince Georges county, and
will take place, therefore, at Upper Marlboro.
Capt, Shackelford, and the colored man wound
ed with him, are both rapidly recovering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31
WARM T. List.
sur ROSE - MOON RISES m'g W.
~, SETS ~ HIGH WATER m g " W.

sur RCse - MOON RISES IN z 90 w w
,U,, SETS e iS HIGH WATER m g &c
porn ~ ALEXANDRIA, MAY Il.
ARRivgD
Brig alatitla, & ston, TO American Coal Co.
Schr :, ] Hammond. Boston, to- American
Clsl CO
Schr Jennie shepard tow ork, t. AM
srican Coal C
Schr MAJ, Il l,s~t-a. CALAIS IL american
Coal Co
,,ohr lane sIason Boston u } 4 Agnow.
>chr. Gov Burton, Boston 10 } I. Agnew
>chf Hoyt, New Iort. L } T. Aenew
Steamer Valley City, Johnson, New ork,
w hOOe Wedderbura & Go.
Schr- Jas. Satterthwalt, Boston, coal by A M
erican Coal Co.
Schr. Samuel esther, Boston, coal by Am
eiican Coal Co
Schr. ID !. Sinar, Boston, coal by American
Coal 90,
Schr A. + Avery Ryan, Providence, coal
6y j. p. Agnew,
Schr Nj. $ Hathaway, Cambridge coal by
J r Agnew
MEMORANDA.
Bark Maggie Reynolds. Reynolds, hence at
Baltimore Both inst.
Schr Chas 4. Raymond, Higgins. hence ut
Boston 9th inst.
Schr. &C. Cranmer, trauner. hence at Prov
dence 18th inst,
Schr. James Veldron, Cavalier, hence at
Providence 28th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

NJ. E. CHURCH FEsTrvA 1.-The festival Tor
the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal ChurG b
will commence at Muir's Building, corner CT
King and St. Asaph str eets tonight. The
room has been prettily d ,corated, and all W no
attend may be sure to enjoy treat See nL''
tice 10 another co lunn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

REMARKS Ike market this morning exhib-
TED little more activity in Gram. Very few
transactions IN Flour ana quotations nominal ;
stocks on hand limited Wheat improved a
made. and the otfsriugs We're taken at l2o, l82
and l4o for ordinary to good receipts Light
Corn advanced 2A9c with sales of white and
.aisei at Il % and g. Oats in light supply,
Nth sales at .2al3. no transactions reported
"A Rye Sales Of Bran al 20. Eggs in fair de-
,nand at 22a22 Butter less active AMI prices
tending down; prime 20a3l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FESTIVAL.
As will be seen by reference to another col
umn, the festival Of the ladies of the Second
Presbyterian Church will commence at the
Assembly Rooms to.anorrpw evening. The at
fractions Of good vocal and instrumental music
will be added to the eDioy.nents of the openin g
night. The ladies will be at the rooms to MOI ;.
row, to receive contribute Ds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

LIGHT LITERATURE AND MUsIC.-From tn
neriodical and music store OF Mr.. George j.
French, No. e5 King street, We have rrecelv
ed to day, Packard's Magazine and the Amer
can Aericulturist, Tor June, and Harper's Ba
Ear for the week ending Juae II; together
with collection of Hitchcock's series OF hall
dime music
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

DEDICATION OF A CHURCH. As previously
announced a chapel recently erected BY the
members of the NJ. E. Church, South, at the
village Of Falls Church, in Fairfax, was, on yes
terday, dedicated to the service Of Deity, Rev.
R. A. Holland, late Of Kentucky, pastor Of
Trinity Church, Baltimore, officiating. Many
persons from this city avaied themselves oil the
occasion to be present A large and attentive
audience we're assembled, all Of whom express
sed themselves as much pleased and impressed
BY the discourse of Mr.. H. After the sermon
a collection was taken up to assist in paying
the debt incurred in building the church, and
between 800 and $500 was contributed. The
chapel is large and handsome one. ln addition
to hundreds Of riding horses. there we're one hun
dred and two vehicles of all descriptions counted
10 the neighborhood Of the church at one time
during the ceremonies, and several hundred
people we're unable to enter the church. Old
Virginia hospitality abounded, as each carriage
came provided with large basket of provisions,
and all who were present were invited TO par
take freely Of the bountifu supply. MIR. Ho.'
land preached most eloquent and able sermon
We have heard his discourse spoken OF IL
terms of the highest praise, by persons OF all de-
nominations, who we're present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31
NII.i.IAM MURRAY,

WILLIAM MURRAY
MERCHANT TAILOR
no 7, NORTH FAIRFAX STREET
Has lust eceived hie
SPRING and SUMMER ASSORTM ENT OF
OI.OTHS,
CASSlMERfS.
AND VESTINUS.
hsingites his friends and customers to call
and aYamjna ais stock. mar e
MS h.
100 bbls No. Potomac Herring.
70 bbs net
70 bbls clipt
60 bbls Family ROe
Is bfls Esstport
Cd bbls Halifax
40 bbls net and gross Shsd.
For sale at lowest market rates, by
mys BREWlS q LA VISION.
u,HE PUBLIC will please call and examine
L those fine REFRIGERATORS and WA
TER COOLERS Mt ENOCH GRIMES, as he
has Just received lot, and offers them lower
than can be bought In this city. He can refer
those in want of such to persons IN the city and
above all he warrants them to keep and act
we'll Don't forget his new store, No. 46 King
street -
ny II EHOCd UhiM no.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

PREAcHING.-We I'm lerstand that yer
general desire is expires led in this communit
to hear Rev Mr.. holland, OF the NJ. (
Church preach-as 5,is effort at the Fal'
Church has been so highly spoken OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31
Dedication Ceremonies.

CLEVELAND, Ohio May 3l.-The ceremony
oldecorating the soldiers graves took place yes
terday. Twenty to thirty thousand people par
ticipated although the weather was unpropi'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

KEEP Cool Linen Suits OF every descrp'
ton for men and boys, and seasonable furnish
ing goods, containing everything that pertain:
to q gentleman's wardrobe, car be purchased a
tsblishment of s. Uealham, 81 King street.
mv3l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

CORPORATION LICENSES. licenses to
conduc; business With in the limits CT the cor
poration all expire tomorrow, and Will have
be renewed, according to law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31
AUCTION SALE.
Ry l.. ID. Harrison, Auctioneer.
A NOTION SAFE AT NO. g KING ST

A UcTIoN SALE AT NO. So KING ST.
ARNOLD s. FIELD wishing 70 close bust ri;
ness will offer their entire SIoCh u ~ a0 G!S
meres vestlngs, (all qualities and colors) 2
good line of Linens. Tailors' Trimminss and
Gents Furnishing Goods, consisting 81 hano-
kerehiefs, Neekties, Scarts, Gloves, SOCKS, ous-
penders, Collars, (linen and paper ana va
ey Of osneF soS too e
May 81, at 10 o'clock, and continue every
morning afternoon, and night until the entire
stock is disposed of. You may get the mate
rial for q suit Of clothes low, A good many
Cassimeres suitable for children's clothes
Terms cash. my H--tf
TRUSTEEs SALE OF VALUABLE RIAL
ESTATE, NEAR LEWINSVILLE. IN
TEE COUNTY Of FAIRFAX. Pursuant TO
q Sssd of trust from D. ID. Tompkins and wife,
dated the 23d day of November. 1867, recor ded
among the and records OF Fairfax county, IL
Der a. No. 4, folio 4S7, and for tns purposes o.
therein mentioned, the anoersisadsdd . wiz -, Esr'
Ssr Court House, on MONDAY, the 2In DAY
of lime. 1859 that being Court day. the fAnm
mon when the said Tompkins now re:ides
nesr Lewinsville, in said county, containing
l59 acres, IL poles, more or less.
DWELLING HOUSE. Handsomely loea. a
ted, BARN and other out bu': d'ngs incl
farm is we'll watered has sufacieney Of wooe
timber fol the use of the farm. The Land
we'll located to the growth Of grain and grass
and is we'll adapted for dairy farm. beinl
shout miles from Georgetown, u: =:
TERMS-The sum of $500 with interest from
tina I'D dsy of November, 1867. until the dal
OF sale interest on $500 from the 2sd of, OF Nov
ember, 1866, to the LIST of January, 1889 sn'
expenses, TO be paid in ca hen the day OF sale
SS.5 on the lst LAY Of January, 1870; the hk
sum on the LIST day of January, isil $50 OF
the st day of January, 1872. and the IKE sun
of SsT, on the LIST day Of j anuary, 1873, with In
terest from the LIST day of January, 1862; TN
interest 10 be paid annually; any excess IN TN
said sale to be paid on the LIST day OF January
1872, with interes: from the day OF sale the de
ferrod instalments to be secured BY deed
trust upon the property al the cost OF the I Iar
chaser including stamps. Sale 70 tsAe pisc
between II and 3 o'clock. Any. further infor
nation may be obtained from Mr.. Tompkins
on the promises, or from either OF the Trustees
JOHN j. SHIPMAN Lewinsyille
THOS X. LOVE, Fairfax Z. d.
FaiIfax CO., my l0-eots Irustee''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-31

WAKEFIELD U HALL
w lave again put into operation tne,r un'
ror patent, and have connected with !! one OF
KU55kI.L S beautiful and unique I U NJ bLEk
WASHERS, making their iaciliues tor furnish,
Ing soda " aser equal to any city OF the United
States But OF this tact let hll call ana luass
fnr Themselves. at the corner of Prince and
ut, straets' my IL 1T
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Important Decision---The Right II
Xnns.

Vote.
MEMPHIS, May, 3l.-The following Is
synopsis of the decision Of the Supreme Court
at Brownsville Saturday, in the case OF the
State of Tennessee vs.. Slater.
The unanimous opinion of the Court was
delivered by Judge Smith. holding that the
right to vote is a clear legal right secured to
citizens under the CONSTITUTIONS bill Of rights
of Tennessee; that the elective franchise stands
on as high ground as the right OF property OF
any other right secured By the Consutution,
that this right once vested could be taken away
only by due process of law, that the power ut
tempted TO be conferred on the Governor by
acts of the Legislature to set aside registration
for frauds, Irregularities or other causes, ~
iudiciaI power which cannot be conferred OF
exercised by the Executive OF this State, and
for that reason all his acts and proclamatloDS il
setting aside the registration IN counties anc
parts of counties are absolutely null and VOID
and holders OF certificates granted by the pre-
yious registration Commissioners are entitled
TO vote by reason of the same.
Judge Shackeltord delivered I separate
opinion concurring with the decision. but wen
further and attempted to justify the opinion IL
the case of Redly vs.. Sherbrok, holding Tx
franchise acts as unconstitutional.
The other Judges reserved in this case thu
question of the constitutionallty OF the severa
fra Dchise acts.