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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22

See the new advertisement of Pember-
ton Taylor & Co., of Atlanta, Ga:, in an
other column.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
The Press,

AhO IiOoo) "
Of Tennessee, both City and country,
has spoken, with greathnarimity upeo the
Importance of an improved system of sghool
education in this State.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
No Paper Next week.

Good coffee and sugar at Starratt's
Store.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
Robbed.

Robbed.
A stranger was robbed at the Union De-
pot in Chattanooga, on Friday, of iljA0O.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
Our Original Story

Entitled, "rhe Flowers and Fruits of
Love are Cone" will appear in the En-
TERPRlsE the first issue in January.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
To Business Men.

Your attention il respectfully called to
the SwEErwATER ESGERPRfiE as a msdi.
um through which to make your business
known to the public.
The ENrERrRfsEh has just Seen enlarged
and has an eItensi7e circulation in this
State, North Carolina and Northern Gsor.
gia, thereby making II one Of the best sd-
sertisiug mediums in the coaatsy. For
rates of advertising, &c, address
PUBLISHED EarERPRIsr,
Swestwater, Tenn.
~ Exchanges who will favor US vita
a few insertions Ct the above notice ia
their columns, ne will be under many Oh.
legations, and will rsciprocate at any time.
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IN CHANCERY COURT AT MAD.
SONVILLE, TENN.
Arch. Bacon We. ]. H. Scott, James Z. Roberts

and others.
1T appears from the bill filed in this cause,
= which is sworn to, that defendants James H.
scott and James z. Robertes are non-residents OF
the State Of Tennessee. IL is therefore ordered
that publication be made for four consecutive
weske in the S%weetuater Enterprise. . nswsps-
Tenn, notifying said Nonresident defendants 10
i~sonVille, On the frat Monday in December next,
and make defence to the charges contained it
said bill, or the same will be taken for confessed
and the cause set for hearing e1 psrteas to them.
Atrue copy Of the order.
Test: s. =. HALE, G. i ".
noTl0 4tpf-6
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
To Our Subscribers.

We have a large number Of names on
cur books who have not paid their sub.
sc1iption to the EN7ERPRI,E, Every sen.
sibls man knows, or should know, that .
newspaper cAnn5t be issusd without mo.
ney to 'dsfray the current expenses Of the
Office. This is a fact, and you know ii;
therefore, if you owe for your paper, and
wish to see itIprospe., We hope you will
step up to the ofics and settle yotr &C.
counts.
This is plain talk, and every one will
understand it. These Who fail to pay up
by the lst of January, 1871, their names
will be erased, their accounts made out
and placed in the hands ofsu ogcer for
collection.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22

Adrove Of one hundred and twenty-five
fine ycrDg mules passed through here on
Monday last -goisg South. They we're
from Eentu,ky.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
IN CHANCERY AT MADISON.
WITHIN nysNrN +

IN CHANCERY AT MADISON.
WILLIE, TENN.
E. A. Taylor vs.. A. D. Loonsy ct al On
original and Injunction and attachment
Bill.
r. appears from the Bill which ia sworr % and
1 fled in THE 'cahse TIM. the defendant James
NJ. Brett, is Il non resident Of the State Of
Tennessee. 1t is therefore ordered by the
Master of our said Court, that publica.
ton hereof be tas6s for -FOUR successive
weeks in the Sweetwater Enterprise, a
new paper published in SweetwAter,
Monroe county, Tennessee, notifying said
non resident defendent TO appear at Chan.
Gerry Court to be held in jacksonville,
and State aiTOresaid LIST Monday Of
'gune next and pleads, answer q demur 70
'cb~nplainant's said Bib, or the same will
IL taken for confessed and set for bearing
e1 parte as to him.
T. W. BURGE, G. g. N.
Dec. IA. At.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22

The Number
Ofhogs slaughtered in BristOl. this sea.
son, is stated to be 1850.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22
LOCAL AND OFFER MATTERS.
Merry

Christmas and A happy New Year to
one and all of our, patrons.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-12-22

Pork Packing.
Hight Scruggs packed a large quaint
ty Of pork last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
Nv Green a. Wise,

+ Real Estate Agents and AuctI0neerT. p-
COMMISSION ERS' SALE. OF kEAL 70
I TATE IN ALEXANDRIA co Va
By virtue OF decree OF the Circuit CG g., "'
Alexapdria county, Va, pronounced ~ u G a.,
gust term, 1e69, ia the suit of James i. ;j
vs. bowling and Oilers the u taS dseree
viii offer for sale. by public auction, At Ba!
Cross K0ads AIsTandrA &c so M s Ss at y
O'clock ~, a TRACT OF LAND, containing
ONE HUI NDRED ACRES, more or less, iyi99s
in Alexandria county. near Balls Cross, kosds
and binding on Four Mile Run-beng the same m
land conveyed by James CLARK Ct 1x az, o. n
corded in liber @. No. 3 folio AGA, IN trust u
secure certain Indebtedness. -....-- -.
TERMS-One.tenth of the purchase mon.y
in cash; the residue ia three equal psyt
twove md eighteen onth be e see eole G
ihs nrrehaser,s bonds, with good surety. and 4
retention the lite h to said bs snd p nnS ns
samps and convoyancing TO be paid py p"T-
chaser r. -. tSMnNT
s,Ats ..-. - Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise,

lAuctioneers and Real Estate A !! an 1]sT
DY VIRTUE OF A DEEP ds VI -ecorded
~ b SsaI X Ss's oe Co., d records
;Gunty and STATE ia h Hi o gs Of the
viii SELL oy Up pu citS s Of Aexsndris at II
asyei Of me s's the 9TH BAY OF APElh
e ina t sssn RSss:2s g N &
tsie Or ist, IL that part of which lies east
Of The Ale1andrs and Georgetown cans ID and M,
north Of the Mile run and and is Dolb S1 an an
ene esse ~ s1m called Abingdon, containing one
G Sandrsd acres BE- the more or ess
TERMS~One thousand dollsrs Is. see anG t ny
note, with interest IN srresf cnmmission of 6
r per eentum to the Trustee upon the amount
cash on the day Of :sle ind fTr ei .Iy
months will be given on the notes of the p ur,
chaser, with interest. scared bS deed OF '' sI
upon the premises Convcysnc!ns A. Tue "a
po an Ill 3. ia CHAS. MASON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
nv Green a. Wise.

Roal Estate Agents and Auctioneets.I
NOMMISSIONERS' SA LEY. virtue o. 1"
u decrre of the Circuit Court of Alexandra
GSg3 Va rendered sn + Hos 19S se0IMa srSn '
Hiram II. Arnold and others, the under
"P Pp 65c by syue ssa 'H
freI nf The Majors office in the city Of Alex
a slUhi v iv on sATUKDAY, the l6th day OF
April 1870, at y o'clock m, IENh j GSS
on the ives: side of Patrick ST., between Queen
and Princess sls, in the said city OF Alexan
dria, in front on Patrick street ~ fee, ana IN
depth lis feet II inches 10 an alley 10 ieeI III
width-ssid property being now occupied by
II. II. Arnold.
TEHMS-One. fourth of tho purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day of sale, and the
residue in three equal payments. at six, twelve
and eighteen months from the day OF sals the
bonds Of the purchaser, with interest," to b"
taken for the deferred payments, and the title
to be retained until the purchase money is paid
| in full. q W. MAlILhS
C. E. STUART,
g. 5. MINER,
! NH 25-eots COMMITS. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
. et1er from LOudoun Co.

correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
LEEsBURG, April ll.--To day being 'liccust
day, as usual,a large crowd was in attendance
to hear the speeches for and against; some of
the crowd asking licenses and others opposing
the granting After able speeches from sunory
members of the bar on both sides, the court di.
vihcd and stood Is in favor of granting licenses
and II against it. The temperance men being
beaten il the general result. and somewhat de-
morallzed, retrcated to the 9th District or Ger
man settlement, and there fortified behind pub
lie sentiment. resisted all attempts to dislodgC
them There were no licenses granted in that
baitiwick.
Middehurs made another stand and no licen.
ses arc granted there. .
Blu. at Gum Spring and on the two turn
pixies whiskey had lis own way, as licenses have
been granted to all ordinares so far, namely
and two at Gum Spring. 49,. ,... ....
Two merchants and one Or linary keeper Oh.
tained licenses at L"esburg, and7the fight will
lie continued Tomorrow, as both parties seem
to be resting on their arms. think "Gogics. y
or SO called cutting houses will 'lare badly, but
those Where a substantial meal is served will
probably get licenses. .........: ~
1t seems TO me that il public sentiment from
other places than Lovetesvillc ana Middleturg
had been brought to bear upon the court, no
licenses would have been granted. I'D. =.
That the traffic should be more restricted
seems to be tho general impression, but the
Maine Law does not seem to be the exact
thing.
The Leesburg and Aide Turnpike is under
way, one mile being very handsomely graded.
Much obliged to you andGcn. Rogers for tele-
grams announcing Balls election as Judge :;
1t gives very general satisfaction. One thing
at ieast,!s certain, purer man was never cleo
ted Judge in Virginia. AILQUIs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
E3p ED.

Ga Tuesday, the .l2,h instant. THEonoKE
BURNS, in the 18th year Ct lS age. ~" his
funeral will take place ,EhurSIaJ rTcn,n. a!
O clock, iron the residence OF. his iath"E No.
372 north Columbus strcc:.
Baltimore Sun please cory.
In Marlboro Prince Georges Co., III. IL
Tuesday, the 18th Instant, u ccusunrtl):',
BENJAMIN j. MULLIKIH, aged "A years.
On Saturday, the ID instant, .. her resi-
deuce, in Prince Georges county: Nd, HELEN
v, wife of IT. Oven Roberts, aud daughter .!
Col. S. II. Dorset, Of Anne Arundel county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

Wall;s!reet and the stock market had anoth-
er sensation yesterday. A prominent iroker'
Mr.. Gilbert w.; Thomas, of the firm p. ].
Thomas & Co. ,SoI ~ Exchange Pace, a5scorI'
ed with 1000 worth Of bonds bcon.in to
Dabney, Morgan T. Go. He has Ia; 5eHm *cet
~ heard from since his disappearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
MARRIED..

On the l2th inst, at Locust Hill. Fau1nier
Co., Va. at the residence Of the brides father,
by tho Rev John S.. Pickett. Mr. B. ".
NAILS, OF Alexandria, Va, to Miss BETTE j..
pS1ngcst daughter Ct Jacob liowdc7shcIl. ESD.
IStaunton papers please corY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

Accounts from all portions OF the country
speak of the growing wheat, rs looking well
But it is entirely too carly, to judge OF the
result by present appearances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

at meeting O! the Norfolk Board OF Trade
yesterday report was made by special COM
mittee favorable to the establishment OF a
National Navy Yard, at Norfolk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The New York Times is very severe upon
the Methodist New York East Conference
for allowing the Rev. Horace Cooke 10 with.
draw in peace and quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The physicians in New York advise those
who use lead pipes for the entrance OF water
into their houses, to always let the water run
eff few minutes, before drawing for use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The largest appropriations proposed for f3rt-
tications, this year, are For Fortress Monroe
s2,735, 900; for Fort Point entrance to San
Francisco, So. 500 900, and tor Fort Jefferson,
Fla., So, DOE, 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
CANAL COMM ERCF
ss go -;
aRpIyAlS-TJ-UAS

Boats NJ. O'Brien, h. DcIaiild, j, a.
Alexander, B. Williamson, =. PATCH, q. J.
Lloyd. 4. II. Wallis, to American tnal e..
Boat II, > Wade, Limestone to Il. flames
- DEPARTURES.
Boats u. C. Hamilton A. Schtl!, JOHN :.
Fox, W. n. Ash, NJ. O'Brien, j. y. Airxan'
der, Tor Cumberland. .......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The standing subjects of debate 10 Congress,
inst now, arc. the Georgia bill in the Senate,
and the Tariff in the House OF Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
FANCY GOODS, &C.

FANCY GOODS, &C.
1870. GREENS 1870.
ALEXANDRIA NOTION HOUSE.
m~sPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. ~.
WHOLESALE AND ETAIh.
GREAT QUANTITIES OF NEW GOODS.
m~VERY CHEAP VERY CHEAPl1ss
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT:
Irish Linens, Muslins. Cambrics, Towels, Nap
kins, Handl. erchiets: &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 cheav
RIBBONS AND EMBRo1DERIEs,
10 great variety.
NOTION DEPARTMENT
Complete in every respect.
REAL HAIR BRAIDS, CURLs. &C., s..
CHILDREN's CARRIAGES.
The extraordinary inducements which | Am
now prepared to offer in the goods above spG
Gifted arc worthy Of the closet attention pnF'
chasers.
mg- City and country merchants can re"
upon getting goods at lowest market rates.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
ap 6-eo5t IS King street.
[Leesburg Washngtonian, Native Virginian
Warrenton Index, Valley Courier, Wsrren
Sentinel, Shenandoah Valley and Shenandoah
Herald please copy in space
rENTS' NECkTIES, SCARFS, BOWS,sc
JUST OPENED JUST OPENED
A magnificent stock the
LATEST STYLES
in the above goods.
CHAS. w. GREEN.
up G. cost g King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
Foreign News.

A despatch from Bayonne, states that seVe.
raj more noted Carlist leaders have just passed
over into Spain,
In tho French CorpsLeeislalitM Olivier NOV
cd that tic :Chamber adjourn until the vote on
the Plebiscitum had been taken. He said that
the Government desired that the Deputies
should have an opportunity of going before the
people aud instruc;nC them in the reasons for
the measure 90 Which they were to vote.
Carried. &C..
In answer to question al TO what steps had
been taken in the case of Prince Murat, who
was reported to have struck a magistrate in
open court, NJ. Olivier, promised that justice
would be done -....'
La Lberte insists that Count Daru has posi-
lively resigned the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs.
The impression continues that Viscount dc la
Guero nnitre will enter the Cabinet
The authorities at Madrid are greatly elated
ct tho news from Cuba. The latest official
bulletin from De Rodas announces that the in
surrecton is morally though not actually ended.
The trial OF Duke de Montpensier for the
murder OF Prince Henri de Bourbon, IN duel
in March last. was concluded before the Coun-
ell of War last evening. The Dukes prompt
confession of the deed and his expression of
regret thcrsfor, were accepted as extcuuatiDg
circumstances. The Duke was sentenced to
one month exile from the city of Madrid, and
to pay SC, 900 indemnity to the family of Prince
Henri.
A new ministry has been formed in Austria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
COM ii E,etetES T..

a LExANDRIA MARKET, Anil 1.-the
market for Flour is unchanged; low GRADES
continue scarce end are wanted. Wheat Is Gull
with light receipts. A small lot Of White vas
sold on Change to day on private tcrmS. VI
fcriprs of 237 bushels Red and sales at p and
l28. Corn is steady at yesterday sqHott!ons.
Offering Of 800 bushels mixed, with sa'ci re-
norted at 95 and 9G 100 bushels Iel'aw srld
at &c.: No offerings OF Rye. Sales OF OAis al
Sc and SO With llsht ch:ring3.
Fish Market for this bay.
Eyr-ui,hed bv Georqe w. Harrison e. C5.. Nos.
| IS King ST. 50, 81, Sc Fish FhuTcSs
shsd fresh. per 1Cn: 49,. sl2 so o. 90 e
Pot Family per bol-:T y Wl Gy II .m
-. Economy (Dol.) 7 bbl.. n 10 a 90 iO
Herring fresh, per thousand ~ y, ~ m mo
Family. ~ O. ol
" por hall o.. l':O &c II L"
Rock and Perch, low.
Observation-Disclosures increasing ~ ,"h Ie"'o' !;
odvances, There weraupw@rs Of lbl'V SER"
received at the wharf to day. D..
MARINE; s,GAi
an. posEi,,......5 . MpoNs SETS ma -. 8 Gu
81. sErs.............G sc HIGH WAT1E N G:.H0 ~
- PORT OF AhENANDRiA. April IA.
ARRIVED.
Steamship f. g. knight, ]ohn:'n, NJ"
York. to Hooe, w dde1hurn 4 to.
Brig Three Si,tcrs,; Knnwlton, liTeF3'oi'
salt to Hooc, Wedderburn& Co. ~.
Schr Martha, Skinner, with 81 from hf'H
| Three Sisters, TO Hooe, Wcdiec;':,l& 90.
| a. 90. .... f.. -. T. MEMORABILIA. ..:
| Sehrs Julia, Venablv, aud i. \. iIcw,"tt
Cochran. hcnc. at Philadclphia, I2th inst:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The will Of the late Georg: Peabody was al
mitted to probate in Essex county, Mass, on
Tuesday last. With the exception of $50. 900
to his relatives, it shows that public bcnciac-
tons absorbed his property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

Going from Gen. Thomas's funcra! to the
Army of the Potomac" festivities in Phila-
delphia, is said to be from grave to gay"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

Cyrus W. Field is now at Washington endea-
voring TO get charter from Congress for an
ocean telegraph line from China and japan,
via the Sandwich Islands When this line is
constructed Mr.. Field says there will be con.
tinuous line of telegraph all round the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
fOrN NEW SPRING GOODS.

am now receiving my SPRING GOODS,
consisting in part OF the following: Dress
trimmings and Buttons, Ribbons, c"7>et$,
Kid and other Gloves, Ladies, Children. 81
Gents Hosiery, Plain and Hcmmcd stitched
lfsndkerches for Ludie: and Gents. ;J""c' and
Linen Collars and Cuffs in grc.t variety, Cam.
brio Edging and Insartngs, Marsc! l"s ~;
other Trimmings, Real and Imitation Bur.
Tissue, Grenadnc and Bero:c Yelling Ladies
Ready. made Skirts, Plain, Tucked, iucL
and I'm broidered, with q great variety Of other
goods, all of which will be sold q! the very
lowest ITice TO suit the times.
up ID Z. = bhkh1, ~ ring s..
uOUSE AND LOT WAATED.-- We wsl.
LII to purchase, for an iavc:tment, small
douse and Lot. None but desirahi" property
wantol. Apply to
SMOOT 8 MILLER.
upli Resi- Estate Agents, II King st.
DAKEx'S PREMIUM EIrTEES, p9Fn,n-
u neat cure Tor Dyspepsia, Nervous Dch!i:i:
&C., lust received and for sAio by
np 1t WARtl ED {: Il y LII.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
believing it to &c TO my ::,"rns!, have This
day removed from my old stand /" 30 King
street, above Washington.
return many thanks to iny friend. :.l!d The
public for the interest they have always mani
tested in my success, and beg u continunn OF
the same IT my new store. Very rcspr- tlu!ly,
ap1 WEI. Z. BROOEES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The Irregularities of mails between New York
and New Orleans, both by the Western and
Southern route, has caused the Post Office
Department to inquire into the practicsbiIity Of
dverting the mails from the Western route at
Jackson Tenn, and on the Southern route at
Corinth, Miss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

Court OF AppEALs.-In the Court OF APP
pea|s. yesterday, Southern Express Company
VS.. Mover gh-order 10 show cause within
ten days why new security should not be
provided to appeal bond Euelish, OK or, VS..
Waters and others. Argued by s. Ferguson
Beach for appelees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS,
IL we are prepared TO furnish the celebrated
"JUDSON GOVERNOR"
at factory prices. No engine should he ,0ith0H
one. L. is the most perfect Governor in use,
saving from III TO Is per cent Of fuel, BESIDES
securing grca. uniformity in speed.
JAMESON IL COLLINS,
Corner Of Royal ana Wilkes street.;
NH l1-!f AIoxan lria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

MIR. Jones, the Attorney General OF Nd.
will be assisted in prosecuting the claim # the
State of Maryland against the B. e o. Rail
road Compauy-for the recovery Of the one
fifth Of it's receipts from the Washington
Branch, collected on account OF the STATE, and
which the Company refuses to pay--3y Mc>srs
S. Teackc Wallis. |. hewitt Steele, AID cx
Governor Philip Frank Thomas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14
rORPE GRAFTON ACCOUNTS.

4 statement Of receiyts and erpsns:s ofthc Cor
poratiom Of AIcrdnlrin for the gear e''dt"9
MGrch J, 1870
S1;ur;es. Mayir IS 300
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

WASHINGTON ITEMS " esterday morning,
in the Criminal Court. Judge DIN sentenced
Albert Nicholas, convicted Of the murder Of
his wife, on the 10Th of March, to be hanged on
Friday the 18th of May.
Yesterday the colored people OF Washington
celebrated the ratification OF the Fifteenth
Amendment and the anniversary of eman.
cipatiou in the District Of Columbia. The pro.
cession, consisted Of delegations froul the va
rious wards and numerous associations and Fire
Department. It passed by the President 5
House, and saluted the Chief Magistrate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

AN AFFECTING SCENE-Last Friday, the
Sth inst, gentleman and lady arrived at
Frederick, Md. says the Republican of that
city, with TWO deaf and dumb boys (brothers),
about i've or six years OF age, whom they
placed in the Asylum for Deaf Mutes ut that
place. On leaving the two lads last Saturday.
the parting scene between the parents and their
two children was affecting in the extreme, The
eyes cf TIE POOR boys were sutfuscd with tears,
and they moaned pltcously at the separation.
1t is sad to think that the parents of these
children have four others Of their offspring who
are also deaf and dumb-making six in orc
family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

The reported death of Lopez, the President
of Paraguay, seems to be confirmed y telc'
graphic dispatch has been received at Lisbon
from Rio Jauero, which says that, "lopez was
surrounded, and refusing to surrender was
killed by q Brazilian Lancer. The mother,
sister and children of Lopez, together with
madame Lynch, have been captured. The COM
mander OF the Brazilian troops who put the
finishing stroke to the war has received from
the Empcror the title of Viscouut PelotaS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-14

Senator j. I. Lewis wrote letter to the
committee Of the Radical celebration OF the
Fifteenth Amendment, held in Petersburg
Expressing his regret that, on account OF the
pressing duties in Congress, he could not be
presen, to participate in the celebration. liz
congratulated them upon the event, urgcC
harmony aud unity Of action for the success O
the Republican party and the prosperity O
Virginia. The letter was received with srea
ann auSe ~
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The Radical leaders say that, hereafter, they
will have the entire colored vote at the North
IN favor OF the Radicals, at every election
and that, in the South, the co'ored people vii
vote with more unanimity than ever for th'
Radicals. The new elem ent in voting Ia to b'
band together, and used exclusively for tn
purposes of the dominant party. This is thu
.ncscuL ca culatlOM .hn ,,n,cont Loust
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S97l,S12 90
LEWIS MCKENZIE,
X. T.. MCCAINE,
W. d. MASSEY,
Committee of Acc"s.
ii y,.ud5i:l ,iarch !. 1870