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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13
VIRGlNIA NEWS.

Major Paul r. Hambrick, has been sent by
Gen. Candy to Elizabeth City county, to inves.
tigate the troubles in that county. We learn
that troops will also be sent down either to dis
place the colored squstters or to be on hand in
the event of any further disturbances.
Bishop McGill, of Richmond, who is now III
attendance On the sessions Of the E,umenica
council, was heard from last week, at whic
time hs was enjoying good health, and was in
the daily discharge OF the duties which had
summoned him to Rome.
Judge Pendleton has concluded the purchase
of Selma, near Winchester. and intends erect
log upon the site OF eS Senator Mason's tot
uer home, destroyed by the Federal army dur
ing the war, q handsome residence.
The following we're announced to speak at
Petersburg last night, in honor Of the: fifteenth
amendment: Jas. H. Plat, Jr., L. H. Chand.
Ter and NV. D. Balnd, colored, and US. Sena-
tor John F. Lewis. ..
Miss Jane Peake, an elderly lady, lsborirg
under great depression Of spirits. living at
Louisa Court House, committed suicide 5y
taking laudanum, on Monday last.
j. Willis Wilson, of the county Of Cumbel-
lauu, uleu Ou CatuCVdy laSt, very suuuouly'
lie was the senior member of the bar Of that
county.
Mr.. Wm. Bryne, a we'll known citizen of
Baltimore, who resided in Richmond during
the war, died in the former city on Friday last.
Mr.. Alexander Moseley, editor of the Rich.
moud Wing, has returned from a health. trip
to Florida.
Gov. Walker has returned to Richmond from
his recent visit to Washington.
Robberies are Of nightly occurrence in Hen
rico county.
TheTsylorH Hotel in Winchester has oil white
walters.
MI. Lupton, of Frederick county, died March
23d. ult.
1t was a good idea put forth by a colored
man. the other day, that lie was 10 advance of
Senator Sumner in bis ideas of freedom. He
wanted to see the time wher a colored man
could not only vote. but could vote q Demo-
cratic ticket without exposing himself to de.
puociatiou and danger from persons of bis own
color!
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CITY COUNCIL.
O FFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Board of Aldermen.


Alta regular meeting of the Board OF Alder
men, held April IL, 1870, there were present :
Robert Bell, ESQ.,, President; Messrs. McCalne,
Garwood, Hswxhurst. Clarke, Dyson snd Har-
mon. .
communication from Al. Bald win, Agent
of the Southern and Atlantic Telegraph Com
psny, asking permission to erect their poles on
certain streets, was referred to the
on Streets.
for the year ending March LIST, 1870, was re-
csived from the Common Council, and their
| action concurred IN.
A resolution appropriating $25 TO o. g.
Whittlesey was received from the Common
Council and adopted.
4 resolution allowing the Literary Society OF
Alexandria the free use of gas WAS received
from the Common Council and lsid on the ID
resolution appointing j. T. Agnew. W.
Boothe and J.. W. Burke as proxies to repre-
cont tho CORPORATION in q meeting OF the Cnes'
an.ake and ohio Canal Co to be held ct An
nspolis on the IL; h instant, WAS adopted.
A petition of James Graham for permission
Aired street was received from tho Common
! Council and their action concurred In.
A resolution directing the Committed OF
Gnneral Laws to enquire as to the con1lct Ds'
tween the city charter and tho State Constitu'
| tion. was received from the Common Councl
and adopted.
"a erect q hitching post on King street, was re
| ceiyed from the Common Council and their &C
ton not concurred In.
A resolution resembling the contract Tor u
supply of medicine for the poor, was received
from The Common Council and adopted.
Petitions of r. B. Robertson and Julia Bake
for abatement Of taxes were received from III
Common Council aud their action concurredi IN
A resolution appropriating $50 to the Kelle
Hook and Ladder Company for the purpose o
erecting a fire alarm bell, Was received from
the Common Council and not adopted.
a communication from tho Superintendent o
Police in regard to the crossings on Henry AM
St. Asaph streets, WAS received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred in.
A com uittee of conference was asked for OF
the petition OF Smoot s. Miller, which wa
granted. and Messrs. Garwood and Dyson ap
| pointed on the part of this Board.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JOHN j. JAMESON, CPk.
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Foreign News.

Chambers Agricultural Journal reports that
the good weather is working wounders every.
where in the crops. Wheat, which was Drevi.
ously suffering from drought, is now ready for
the hoe. Beans and peas are coming up we'll,
and oats, barley and potatoes promise well.
Ssgris has been appointed 10 the vacancy in
the French Cabinet caused by Bullets resig-
ton on account of his opposition to the Napo-
leonic programme for controlling the popular
elections in the submission OF the plcbiscitum.
The striking workmen at the Forchambault
works have sent a deputation to Fortoren, and
forced the operatives there to join in the strike
The last chapter of the first schema of the
dogma of Papal intsllibility will be voted upon
in the Ecumenical Council to day. Opponents
will be required to vote in writing.
The Archbishop OF Baltimore has published
a sharp reply to the recent letter of the Bishop
OF Orleans.
At the anti CONSUMPTION liots at Barcelona
nineteen OF tho INSURGENTS and two Of the Span
ish troops We're killed and a number of 9th ers
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

WANTED
Wanted TO exchange the following FARMS
for improved city property, in either of the
cities Of Alexandria, Washin2ton, Baltimore or
Philadelphia, to wit:
No ga FARM of 900 acres Culpeper
county, Va; good improvements saw mill
grist and merchant mill; fine estate. Price
No. "A FARM of 800 acres; Culpeper CO,
Va Us of which is in valuable imber ordi-
nary improvements. Price SIG per acre.
No lisa FARM of $50 acres, in Fauquier
co., Va adjoins the Fsuquier Sulphur Springs;
four comfortable Dwellings and out. buildings /;
soil Of fine quality; good dairy and fruit farm.
Pri"' $50 Per acre. As2pPn,y9 to. MILLER
ap7-tf Real Est. Ag:s., III King st.
NlTY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
No. ]. FIVE desirably located BUILDING
LOTS or Columbus street. between Duke and
Wolfe, - feet front by 1921 deep.
No. 2 ONE LOT, 20 by 80 feet, on Wolfe st.
Nc. 3. ONE LOT, 20 by 80 feet, on Wolfe st.
adjoining, on which is q small brick house.
No. 4. ONE LOT on Duke street, 40 feet
front by lis feet deep, the same as now occu.
pied by H. MjfReton's shops, The above prop.
erty Is offered for sale very low. Apply to
SMUOT u MILLER, Land Agents,
ep IL 112 King street.
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BOOTS & O
BOOTS AND shoes.
SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE.
1870.
W.. z. w A ID ID I,
KING STREET...........7f
(. ALEXANDRIA, Va.

" ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The subscriber has just rec eived, and having
bought at gold rates, can afford to sell at prices
to suit the times, one Of the largest. most varied
and best assorted stocks Of Ladies', Gentle
mems, Misses and Childran's Boots and Shoes
long experience in tho trade has enabled him to
procure q stock manufactured from the best
material, and in q desirable and stylish manner.
and on the most favourable terms and, with adj
vantages in his favor, he can sfford to sell a.
cheap as the cheapest. A largo stock of HEAV
GOODS, suitable for the country, to which ne
invites the special attention of country mer.
chants. All in want will do vol to csll at "A
King street.
NH 24-4m W. i. WAUDE1.
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DIED.

On Tuesday, the 18th instant, THEODORE
BURNS, in the 18th year of his age. @> His
funeral will take place to morrow Thursday
evening. at 3 0 o'clock, from the residence Of his
father, Ne. 272 north st. Assph st.
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MARRIED.

On The 10th ultimo, IN Washington, ny rev
Mr.. Brandt. HANS JOHNSON, of Ale9andrla
Va TO ROGINE WASSEROTT, o; Philadel
phia. No cards.
[Philadelphia papers please copy.l
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XAJ n I d.
Apurchaser for a tract Of 100 acres of land,
No. l22, in Rsppahsnnock county, Va; large
stone mansion liz feet long all necessary out.
buildings and surroundings; 100 acres of the
farm choice arabic land and all enclosed the
remainder. 300 acres. OF the finest timber fine
q splendid estate. Price $35 per acre. Apply
to SMOOT s. MILLER,
ap TT Real Est Agts., III King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

The Shad, on their journey uorthwar1, have
reached the New York and New England
.rigeEh- =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

The recent movement of the miners 10 the
Sohuylkill region in Ps.,is strongly condemned
AS an effort, actually to overswe not only the
owners of the mines, but to destroy their entire
business, as we'll to impose upon the public,
and force them to buy coal at exorbitaut prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

COMMISSIONERS In addition to the commits
sioncrs to divide counties into townships giver
heretofore, the Governor has appointed among
others the following for Loudoun county: JAS,
Grubb, Samuel Simpson, Juo. A. Carter Geo.
r. Head and A. l.. Rogers.
Mr.. William F.. Taylor. Auditor of Public
Accounts, has mad the following appointments
of Commissioners Of the Revenue:
Albemarle-John N. Fry, D. W. Burnley.
Alexaudria-H. K. Bradshaw.
Augusta-John Towberman, John H. Sto.
YER.
Caroline Reuben Richardson. LutberWright,
Jr.
Clarke Rice Smith.
Culpeper-G. Ii. C0ons Lewis, 9. Turner.
Fairfax Herbert Fairfax.
Fauquier-W. 7. Ashby, e. &. Speeder.
Frederick-Wm. Hodgson g. B. Barnes.
Hanover-James i. Priddy, Jr., John Il.
Talley.
King George-Thacker Rogers.
Loudorn-Wm. Compiler, Norborne Berke-
ley, J.. ClevelandColeman.
Louisa-C. G. Coleman, Jr., Robt. F. Moss.
Madison-M. F. Berry.
Notwithstanding. j. June.
Orange-G. W. Wright.
Psge-Mark Ruffoer.
Prince William-John H. Butler, John S.
StaGke.
Rappahanncok-Alber Brady.
Rockingham-W. A. Chrisiman, W. II.
Hamrick, Geo. Fl. Hulvey.
Shenandoah-E. e. Strickley, N. Barton.
Spotsylvauia-R. l.. Coleman, NJ. 5. Chan.
eellor.
Staford-G. V. Moncure.
Warren-Jobn w. Peyton:
WestmoreIand-BeDj. s. English.
Fredericksburg-R. W. Hart.
Observation-Disclosures North.
Staunton--G. Fl. Hudson.
Winchestsr-A. j. Helpinstlne.
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1t is stated that Chief Justice Chase has ex-
pressed himself decidedly in favor of general
amnesty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

The attempt to introduce Spanish bull fight!
into England, has been a failure.
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no ARRIVE AND IN STORE.

no ARRIVE AND IN STORE
Per "Holsatia," direct from Liverpool:
~ 1000 bushels bulk G.. A. Salt.
= sou sacks Evans Fine Salt.
500 sacks Deakin Fine Salt. S..
r Per Schr. Martha Skinner:
l75 sacks Evaus' Fine Salt.
3l6 sacks Marshall Fine Salt.
In Store:
S0u sacks Evans Fine Salt.
$40 sacks Liverpool g. A.: Salt-all of which
will be sold at market rates.
w. A. SHOOT,
ap l2-tf Shoots wharf.
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APARTNER for five years, with a cash cap
ital OF $25, 600, tor which he will be allowed
per cent per annum and one. fifth of the ne
profits of a new wooden factory now in ucce ss
| ful operation in Piedmont, Va, or IL per con-
per annrm for the loan of tbs money. SAITH fac
i ieFsl sp ssfut te BY mG sKoo'r e. e Mf FL ggiFs''u'
ap 1T Real Est Agts., 1l2 King street
WANTED.
A purchaser for a snug little FARM, No,
l2S, of 80 acres, in Cuipepsr county. Virginia
comfortable Dwelling, good orchard, we'll en-.
closed, &C. Price only $1,000. A good bar.
gain. Apply to SMOOT & MILLER.
ap TT land Brokers. 1l2 King street.
NEW BUTCHERS STAND.
w. j. HOLLAND, having completed his
new stall, Immediately in the rear of the one
he formerly occupied, and fitted it I'D in the
nish his customers with the choicest MEAT the
market affords.
Thankful to bisst f5iends and the public for
promises to do everything in his power to mer-
it Il continuance of the same. Some show meat
will he on exhibition at his stall on Saturday,
the 18Th inst ap ltd
CEILING OUT AT AND BELOW COST.
Having determined to change my present
business, l will, from this day until the goth
day of april, close out my entire stock of
HOOPSE1RGS, CORSETS, LADIES' LACE
GLOVES, of all descriptions. Cuff. and Col.
lars, Embroidery of all kinds, Combs, Pocket
Books, tid Gloves, Jewelry, and q full line of
Fancy Articles usually found in q first class
fancy store. 81. BLADDER.
NH ~ No. 1l9 King street.
A LPLCAS SO PER CT. CHEAPER THAN
"A LAST SEASON.
Plain Plaid, Striped, Checkered and Fig
ured Alpcas st the same prices as Mouslins
last Fall
Come.nd select a dress before they are pick.
ed over.
ap II WILMER g. SLAYMAKER.
NC. PERUVIAN GUANO.
Just received q supply of No. l PERUVIAN |
GUAM OK ship Intrepid, fsom the ,Chincha |
Islands. For ssle at lowest market rates by
sp II HOOE, WEDDERBURN & co.
DOY1' CASSIMERES.
A mllupply by the New York steamer this
week.
ap y RoBT. L WOOD.
NrTING COTTON IN BALLS.
The Try best article. A full assortment just
receive
tpli ROBT. L. WOOD.
NE1 CALICOEs AND LoW-PKICED
Verpretty.
spF R.-L.. WOOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

DROFESSOR NEWMAN has decided to
form q SPRING and SUMNER CLASS,
commencing April 10th. Afternoon Session for
Young Ladies, Misses aud Masters. Evening
Session for Gentlemen from 8 till 10: p: NJ
Thanking the public for past fayors, their fur-
tber PATRONAGE is most respectfully solicited
For further information, apply at the Dancing
Academy, on Tuesday and Friday afternoon,
from 4 till 8 p. m. }.
Sd 12-l15 Professor OF Dancing.
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~vRRY CHEAP VERY OHRAPi-s

WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT:
Irish Linens, Muslins, Cambrics, Towels, Nap
kins, HANDKERCHIEF, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

nsrSpecisl attention paid to the sale and e1.
change Of farms in Virginia and Maryland and
of houses and lots in the city of Alexandria,.
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n GOODS, &c.

1870 GREEN'S 1870.
ALEXANDRIA NOTION HOUSE.
wsPRING AND SUMMER TRADE -
WHOLESALE AND A l..
GREAT QUANTITIES OF NEW GOODS.
~vRRY CHEAP, VERY oHRAPi1R
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT:
Irish Linens, Muslins, Cambrics, Towels, Nap.
kins, handkerchief, &c.
FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENT:
All the Novelties of the Season.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Large. cheap and attractive stock.
LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS.
of every description, at low prices.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY:
An extraordinary stock, choice and cheap,
RIBBONS AND EMBRoIDERIEs,
in great variety.
NOTION DEPARTMENT:
Complete in every respect.
REAL HAIR BRAID5, CURLS. &C., &c.
CHILDREN's CARRIAGES.
The extraordinary inducements which I sm
now prepared to offer in the goods above spo
cited are worthy Of the closest attention OF pur-
chasers.
gS- City and country merchants can rely
upon getting goods at owestm market rates.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
ap 6-eo5t 6S King street.
[Leesburg Wsshingtonisn, Native Virginisn,
Warrenton Index, Valley Courier, Warren
Sentinel, Shenandoah Valley and Shenandoah
Herald please copy in space.]
GENTS NECKTIEs, SCARFs, BOWS, sc
JUST OPENED! JUST OPENED!
a magnificent stock of the
LATEST STYLES
in the above goods.
CHAS. W. GREEN,
ap 6-eo6t 6S King street.
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J.. r. sMooT J. GREEN MILES.
CMOOT u MILLER, -
REAL Es FATE BROKERS,
Main Office, Davis st., Culpeper, Va.
Branch Office, 112 King st., Alexandria, Va.
Zone door east Of the Marshall House.)
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FOR RENT-The STORE, No. 20 King
Has street. Apply al l07 King street.
nov 1G COOK CREIGHTON.
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4 purchaser for a snug little FARM, No
l2S, of 80 acres, in Cuipepar county, Virginia
comfortable Dwelling, good orchard, we'll en-
closed, &C. Price only $1,000. A good bar
gain. Apply to SMUOT & MILLER,
sp TT Land Brokers, 1l2 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-13

FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENT:
All the Novelties of the Season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-01

jim FISK AS POLITICAL ORAToR,-The
grand Democratic ratification meeting at New
York Thursday night gave Jim Fisk, Jr., an
opportunity to add another role to his already
large repertoire, and he was not backward in
Selling it, He came upon the speakers stand
arrayed in an immense diamond pin and a
beautiful new suit of clothes, and the words of
wisdom and eloquence that flowed from his
lips were as follows:
Ii there's anybody can explain where Pm
here, wish he'd do so. never went to a DO
lltlcal meeting. l never in my life voted the
Democratic ticket. But I'm here, let the cir
cumstance be accounted for as it NAV. I know
all the Tammany folks very we'll, am associated
with Tweed and Sweeney and others, in bust
ness. Yet they've never taken the trouble to
ask me whether I'm Republican or Democrat.
Everybody seems to be here to- night. Thought
ia come too. It's an almighty rally night;
but democrats never mind the rain. never
have been able to understand why Tweed has
n spoken to me about the $4,000 able-bodied
men under me, upon the Erie road. I've won
dered thousand times why they didn't speak
1t right out TO me that they wanted the
votes OF those men, But never voted the
Democratic ticket. wasn't going to move in
the matter if they wouldn't ask me; only
was drawn into this thing tonight by my de-
sire to see Hoffman elected. From tonight no
doubt shall be good Democrat-and vote
my regular three times day as well as any
won nurt your morals, come up to my opera
house any night and see what Democrat I
haVe'become. was in speculation in Wall
street with the administration. If the Repub-
llcan party is as badly sold as was in dealing
with the administration, I pity the party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-01

DREADFUL STORY OF PRusstAN CRuEt,A
TY.-lt Is stated at Macy-le- Haut, on the au-
th0rlty OF stall officer of General Picard. of
the Imperial Guard, who claims to have escaped
through the Prussian lines on the day of the
surrender of Metz, that on the day preceding,
wednesday, there took place the most awful
scene ever witnessed il modern warfare. At
two O'Clock in the afternoon a compact mass
OF the unarmed people Of Metz swarmed
through the western gates of the city into the
plain. They were of all ages and ranks in
life. and of both sexes and numbered nearly
or quite ten thousand persons. At the head
marched man and woman, toe latter carry
ing white flag. In the rear were hundreds
of children all carrying little whine flags be-
hind them moved a strong body of French
troops, pressing them forward into the plain.
1t is stated that these unhappy people were
expelled because there was not food for them.
and that they were thus moving forth solely to
seek the means OF saving themselves from
death within the walls.
AS they approached Prussian orderly was
seen to ride to the front. ordering The oat-
posts to fire On the mass. The people ad-
vanced still. When they came within range
the Prussians fired upon them. Still the peo-
pie moved on, the man and woman in the
front with the white flag moving more rapid
ly. The man suddenly fell, struck by a bull
let. The woman, waving her white flag, con-
tinued to advance, the children meanwhile
screaming most piteously. The fire of the
Prussians was kept up deliberately and stead
lily, as if upon an armed column. The WON.
an fell with her flag. The man wavered, for
a moment, then turned and fled in the most
horrible disorder, struggling, falling and in
volved in an ineXtricable confusion of the
dead, the dying and the fugitives. Still the
RUSSIAN fire grew constantly hotter
The French troops advancing to the front
closed around the helpless masses of the flying
citizens, and terrible fuslade began on botf
sides. The spectacle became devilish in its
horror. The road was strewn with the bod.
les OF women and children. The forts of Lit
Villeux and Les Bottles poured shells and sho
upon the Prussians till the last fugitive hai
disappeared, and the French troops Slowly fel
back, the motley crowd hurrying in all direc.
tions around the city walls and in at the diff
ferent gates. They trooped from all side.
through the gates, and flung themselves down
children carrying bundles, mothers frantic
with the loss of their children in the Gards
Place, where all night long they lay on The
pavements in dumb despair to await tEeil
doom of famine, since averted by the capitula
| fiOn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-01
War Notes.

Invitations have been sent to the vari )us
rulers of South Germany to core forward and
witness the bombardment of Paris.
A Berlin-lispatch says Monday was to be OBJ
served by the Prussian army before Paris as a
day of thanksgiving and prayer Great relig-
GUS preparations are being made, and the day
will be one of unusual solemnity and interest.
Lord Granville, in note to Bernstein, the
Prussian minister to England, reaffrms the
fairness of British neutrality, refers to the
course the United States in the present war
and inquiries why repriofs are sent to England
and not to America.
Berlin dispatch says: A portion of the
Prussian army corps which had been released
from the besiegement of Metz by the capitula-
4ion of Bazaine, Immediately began move
ment on Lyons, by way of Nancy and Dion
Transportation for the major portion of this
army has been secured. Prince Frederick
Charles will have his headquarters at Lyons,
and operate against the principal cities in the
south of France. The army destined for SER
vice there passed in review before Prince
Charles before the vanguard departed.
The Courier DIES Etats Unis does not credit
the report that Bazaine was in starving con-
dition when he surrendered, and publishes a
private letter dated Metz, Oct 9th, showing
that provisions were plenty at that time, a
good dinner at the hotel costing but three
francs. A leading editorial clsses with fierce
attack on the marshals. calling for their re-
mand of the army be given to young men who
have courage in their hearts and fire in their
heads. IF one hundred and fifty thousand
more OF the enemy are moving on Paris, let
three hundred thousand come to its rescue
from Marseilles, Nantes and Lille
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-01
Items.

Items
Gov. Shaffer of Utah died of Consumption al
Washington Monday morning.
Advices from Montevideo state that the gov
eminent army has been defeated by Blanco.
1t is rumored in Constantinople that
Blacque Bey will not return to Washington.
The first snow of the season at Worcester,
Mass, fell Saturday afternoon.
Pat Kelleher, Lawrence, Mass, prize
fighter, has been sentenced to the State Prison
for two years.
An eccentric individual in Hartford, Conn,
died about year since, bequeathing to his
widow and two daughters $4,000 each, "proyid-
ed they die without children" to his son $4,-
0OO for business purposes, and to his son-in-
law So $780, provided his wife dies before him
without any children" He also stipulated
that "my property is to descend to my grand
children that may be born twenty-One ''years
after my decease." The estate is worth $780,
OOO One redeeming feature about the docu-
ment is the fact that he wrote on the outside of
the envelope in which the will was found,
"alter and revise" and this is now being done
before the Supreme Court of Errors at the in
stance of the heirs