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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
Mass Meeting.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Oct.4.-A Republican mass
meeting to appoint delegates to the Congrss-
sional Convention met in the opera house las
night. About two thousand persons we're pre-
sent, especially colored. Owing to a division
in regard to Smith and Mum, rival candidates
the utmost confusion prevailed. Abnut one
hundred persons were on the stage, each try
ing to speak at the same time Knives anc
pistols were freely drawn.
Charles Morrison, while attempting to use
q pistol, was fatally cut with razor.
Finally the friends Of Mum withdrew, and
delegates were appointed who were instructed
to vote for General Smith.
Miss Geraldine Murphy, daughter OF Fix
Governor Murphy, OF Arkansas, was browne d
near Fayetteville last week, while attcmptn &
to cross O creek in buggy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
nv Beck, Knox g. Kcrby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneer:.
nRINCE STEEEG PROPERTY FORSALE
/ BY PUBLIC AUCc1ON.-By virtue OF
the authority of two decreo: OF Tho Circuit Court
for tho county OF Alexandria, rendered ut Msy
term, 1859, ard JuGe term. 1866. in = certain
suit therein pending, in which James Thompson
and others were pl4intiHs and Mills heirs were
defendants, the undersigned, commissioners
therein named will oier for sale, by public
auction, in from: of the Mayors office, IN tho
city of Alexandria, on SATURDAY, the 22d
of October next. at II O clock m, that VALU-
ABLE PROPERTY, situated at tho northwest
intersection Of Prince and Alfred streets, front
ing on Prince street ~ feet . inches, and run
ming back lOO feet on Allroi ltreet to All alley
Is feet wide. said property is subject to an an
nual rent char % Of S4J. IS, payable to John 7.
Emerson on tho lst day of October.
Terms of sale, rs prescribed by tho decree -
One tenth of the purchase m 'ncy in cash; the
residue in three equal instslmen:s at 4. II and
Is months with interest from tho day OF sale.
sEd the bonds of tho purchaser TO be given with
approved security, and the title to DO retained
untl the whole purchase money shall be paid
and in case Of the failure Of tho purchaser to
comply wi h the terms of sale, the property to
be resOd ut his risk and cost. Stamps and con-
vcyancing at the cost of the purchaser.
GEORGE NJ. BRENT,
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
son DTS Commissioners of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

A VICTIM OF THE FLOOD. We regret to
announce that among the victims OF the late
food was MIR. John B. Lewis, brother OF Dr..
NJ. NJ. Lewis of this city. His house near the
mill at Rock ford, on the Shenandoah, below
Castleman's Ferry, was swept off. He, at
ter removing his family, had returned for some
clothing, when the wave came which carried
all away. His body was recovered on Satur
dav. mile or so dowo the river, and has been
buried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

COURT HOUSE NEws-Tho October or
Quarterly term Of the County Court for this
County, Judge r. II. Cockeric presiding, ed
journed yesterday.
The October term Of the Corporation Court
will commence on Monday next
During the month Of September SIX deeds
were recorded 10 the Office OF the Clerk Of the
County Court Of this County and Jour mar
rage licenses issued, Of which two were for
co!ored people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG Il. r
MIR. White, the constructing engineer OF the
Alexandra and Fredericksburg Railroad, is
now in this city, AMI will establish his office
here ia few days The work of constructing
the road, including an entirely new structure
on the site of the presen Long B'idge, from
Washington to Quantico, WILT is understood,
be commenced on or before the lst OF Novem-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY FOR
THE GAIR

A Perfectly Clear Preparation, in One Bot
tie, az Easily Applied as Water, for Restoring
to Gray Hair its Original Colo. and Youthful
Appearance, to Eradicate and Prevent Dand:
ruff to Promote the Growth Of the Hair and
Stop its Falling.
It is perfectly harmless and entirely free from
any poisonous substance, and will therefore take
the place Of all the dirty and UNPLEASANT prep
no Lead, Nitrate Of Silver or Sulphur. conso-
quently it is perfectly free from all the obi &c.
tions so Justly urged against the muddy and
sulphurious compounds. In everything IN
which the articles now IN use are Objectionable
the Crystal Discovery IS perfect.
Clear and clean as water, It Goes not soil tue
clothes or scalp, is agreeably perfImed, ana
makes one Of the best dressings tor the halr IN
use It restores the color Of the hair more per
feet and uniformly than any other preparat ion,
and alwsys does so in from three TO ten days.
Virtually feeding the roots Of the hair with al
the nourishing qualities necessary to its growth
and healthy condition, it restores the decsyed
and induces new growth Of the hair more
eff this wonderful discovery also produces 8
pleasant and cooling effect on the scalp, and
gives harsh, wiry and brash hair glossy and
elegant appearance.
B-Especisl attention is called to the fact
that it will positively give entire satisfaction IN
every case Our aim is not to induce you to
buy single bottle, bat to have you use 1t con-
stantly.
For salo by druggists and fancy dealers gem
erally. Liberal discounts to dealers.
ARTHUR NATTANS,
Inventor and Proprietor,
Washington, D. q.
TO whom all orders must be addressed,
The following is inserted as aspe,lmen OF the
many recommen dations sent us:
Washington, August Is, 1870.
Mr.. Arthur Eattans-Desr Sir: Some time
since bought bottle of Crystal Discovery on
your own Recommendation, and after thor:
ough trial am glad to say it has accomplished
even more than you claimed. 1t is as clear ano
easy of application as wafer, resembling none
of The dirty preparations in use: My hair
which was quite gray has assumed its nstura
color after few applications, and cheertully
recommend its use to all needing anything
of the kind, as also the cheapest article evel
offered. Very respectfully,
oct S JAMES HALL, goth and sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
DUBLIC 81 LIZ.

- D'
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered in the case OF ). =:
Fits A signee, sc, VS.. John 4. Herman,
shall sell, as commissioner therein named, on
MONDAY, October 18th, 1870, Court day, in
front of the Court House door of Fairfax coun-
ty, at IL O'Clock IN to the highest bidder, q
valuable TRACT Of LAND on which said
John A. Herman resides, containing rs acres.
lying on the Guinea or Braddock road 9ne a ana
station. on the O A. & Nj. 4. r, adjoining
the lands of Dswy, Herbert and Arundel. I'm;
provements good; vel! wstered and wooded
both with pine and hard wood.
TERMS-One tenth cash. and tho residue IN
three equa! instslments 81 six, twelve and eight
cen months; the deferred payments to bear IN .
terest end to BIO secured by the purchaser
bonds. with good surety, and retention of the
title to said land until the purchase money shsll
have been paid. Costs Of stamps and convey
anccs to he paid by purchaser: NV DAHL
NJ. DULAN1 BALL,
son1a2swts Comm'r. OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
uyRacE Knox q Kerby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers'1 ~,
yI1kESTEE'S SA LE.-In execution OF deed
of trnst from John T. Blc1hsm TO the sub
scriber beurrrg ds,e July J, 1853. and recorded
amongst the land records OF Fairfax county, in
iibcr &, No. 4, folio 1884, l shsIl. for the. pur-
poses in ssid deed mentioned and ec!ared,
proceed to sell. By public auction. on SAT- Il
DAY. the 10th cay OF October, 1870, at twelve
o'c!cck m, in front of Cstts' tavern, West End,
q certain LOT or PARCEL OF LAMP. in the
county Of Fairfax, situated on the south SIDE OF
the Little River rnpke and binding thereon,
short distance beyond the fist toll. gate, and
containing soou! TEN ACRES, more or less.
TERMS-The sum of S5CO, WITH lnte It ron ron
July lit, 1869, and the further sum Of s5LO with
interest from June 18th, 1869. must be psdi
down in cssn for the residue such credit Will
be allow ed As the said John T. Bloxham may
direct. LAWRENCE B. IA LIN
son 13-eots Trustee.
ID ES-Bench and other Planes tOr sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

CANAL NAVIGATION. The damages to the
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal by the late ireshet
are, it is thought not so serious a. they
we're at one time supposed to be, and hopes
are now entertain ed that the necessary repairs
can be completed 10 twenty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

THE HEBREW DAY OF ATONEMENT. AT SIX
o'clock Yesterday eveniniDg, commenced the
great Hebrew festival known as Yom klppur,
or d az of Atonement, which continued until
o'clock this evening. Religious exercises we're
conducted in the Synagogue in this city, com
mencing at ocock yesterday evening and at
O'Clock this morning, and during the festival
all the stores of the Jews were closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
from st, Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. "a large number
of additional entries of articles have been made
at the fair, and all the departments except that
OF cotton, are now complete.
Horace Greeley ectured to large audience
in this city last night He goes hence to New
ton, Greeley, and Colorado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

WASHINGTON ADJUSTMENTS. As will be
seen BY an advertisement in another column,
the steamer City OF Alexandria will make a
special trip to morrow night for the acooh.mo
datiou of those who may desire to sec the Flor
epces, now playing at the National Theatre, or
visit any OF the other places OF amusement now
omen 10 WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

PROPERTY SALE.-Green & Wise, Real E'-
ta.e agents. and auctioueers, sold to-day ten
acres OF land belonging to Dr. E. b. Addison,
lying on Hooff's Run, without improvements,
TO Townsend Baggett, for 50, 600 cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
LOCAL NEWS.

COURSE OF LEoTUREs.-A meeting of the
citizens OF Falls Church and vicinity, was held
last Saturday evening, looking towards the es,
Enlistment of series of lectures on scientific
and philosophical subjects, in the village dur.
ing the coming winter. Fl. w. Read explain.
ed the objects Of the meeting and its feisabil.
ity, and the benefits to be derived from such
a course of lectures, and on motion the desire
OF the people was tested by vote, upon which
it was unanimously decided that means should
be adopted for securing the lectures as pro-
posed. The following officers we're elected -
G. II. Buxton, Presidents Fl. W. Read, lst
Vice PRESIDENT G. Gargent, Pad Vice Presi
dent; j. G. DePutron, Secretary; G. A. Coo,
Treasurer; w. H. Daniel Musical Director.
and they were constituted the executive com.
mittee to make the necessary arrangements.
1t is proposed to obtain during the season lee
lures from Dr. Sunderland, DR.. Sampson,
Judge Holloway, Judge Kelley, DR.. Newman,
Senators Pomeroy and Doolittle and others,
and it is hoped that these seasons Of entertain
mcnt may not pass without adding something
of value to the information of the people.
COOP TEMpLARs.-On September 23rd, at
halt past seven o'clock p. m, &. B. Wibert,
G. w. g. of the Grand Lodge |. 0. &. L. Of
Va, assisted by delegation from Excelsior
Lodge No. 4. and Mt. Oiivet Lodge No. 2, at
No. II Royal street, instituted Lodge, under
the name and number Of Belle Haven Lodge
No. ~. Alter the Lodge Was instituted, the
following members we're elected officers of said
Lodge:-J. G. Clark, W. g. T.; Arthur Kell,
W. V. H.; Il. Stilson, w. s.; n. w. Arm
strong, W.T.. S.; ALB. White. W. t.. Samuel
Baker, w. e.; R. 6. White, ", NJ; Miss
Jane Harmon, w. G.; Robert Davis, w. S.;
Miss NJ. E. Clark, w. D. NJ. After tho in
stallation of the officers the meeting adjourned.
This is the first Lodge of Good Templars ever
instituted 10 Alexandria. 1t comprises, among
its members, some OF the best aud most encr
getio workers that ever labored in behalf of
the temperance cause. There is no doubt that
it will soon Increase 10 size and importance,
and rank as one OF the best and first Lodges of
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

MEETING POSTPONED meeting of the
Board of Directors OF the O., n. II NJ. r. r.,
to have been held to-day, was postponed In con
sequence of the absence OF the members from
the upper portion of the road, who could not
reach this city, as tho repairs 10 the bridges,
washed away by the ate food, have not yet
been completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
BARK, HERBS AND ROOTS.

The bsse of Speer's standard Wine Bitters''
is hi. celebrated Vino in which arc stepped
Peruvisn Bark, Chsmomile Flowers. Snake
Root, Ginger &C 1t is pleasant TO tbs taste,
and far superior to anything in the form of ton
les now before the public. They arc simply his
own Wine, made bitter by the infusion OF herb:
and roots, above enumerated.
Sold by druggists. oct 3-lY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
Bs
A MIS- W. NAILS S 50 N
) 1877 King St. Alexs,,,, W. Is,c:1rny

W Hhf"fIi A. nDnr
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash. Eihasii1 Do~P
and Window Frames. Brackets, A9u W JeunsII
Bslusters, Of different patterns, ana n or;csn
Posts. A large stock Of French ara m'a aizss
Glass, double and single thick, OF Al e.
Paints. Oils, Varnishes, Paint ana SE!.o ,,hrr
brands 0; fno quality, Putty, Turpent,ne . HIo
Machine Oil. Also, Lime Of superior IOn't -,
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch ana fyio ~.
Roofing, sc A large stock OF Pughs Se,e4 ~,
ted Car Augers, and other articles fou',u !" ~
class Builders Furnishing establish ment'i 4,
of Building Material, promptly ATTENDED 49,, TO.
Terms cash. teO -. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
Gamblers WhiDped,

NASHVILLE, Oct. AT Christiana on the
Nashville and Chattanooga railroad, on Mon
day night, the citizens captured twenty gamb'
lers, and whipped them. They had teen dc
fraudiDg the employees of the railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
ADVICE IN SEASON

All persons residing in those misasmstic re-
gions should be wise, and guard against the
maarial fevers of autumn. To do this efec-
tually, let them use, rs We have done, Charles
Gautiers Native Wine Bitters.
For sale by all druggists and grocers. C3.lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
GETTING MARRIED.

Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils, and
the propriety or improproty of getting Married,
with sanitary help for those who feel untitled
for matrimonial happiness Sent FREQ in sealed
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, Box L, Philadelphia, Pa. sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
Fort OF ALEXANDRIA, OCTOBER 5

FORT OF ALEXANDRIA, OCTOBER 5.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Valley City, Bedell, New York, to
Hooe, Wedderburn s. CO.
SAILED.
Steamer Utility, Norwich, by American Coal
Company.
MEMORANDA.
Schr hoyt. Cranmer, for this port, clear
ed at New Haven 1st instant.
Schr Vspor, Newbury, from New London
for this port, arrived at New York Sd inst.
Scbr Julia A Garrison. High, hence 81 Prov
idence lst inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

RKMAkKs.-The market for Wheat is mac
tive; receipts are fair and prices are unchanged;
offerings Of 100 bushels white and ZO64 OF red,
with sales of the latter at l27, l26, $50, 49, l3G
and 40. Corn is firm, and good samples meet
with ready sale; offerings of 285 bushels mixed
and $50 of yellow, with sales Of the former al
50 and 9S-frst figures for damsged-snd of the
latter at 80. Oats are unchanged; offerings of
lCO6 bushels, with sales at 43, "a and As. Butter
pochonoa6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

JOHN CoRBGN, baggage master, Warrenton
branch, O., A. & NJ. r. r., has been appoint
cd mail messenger from and toWarrenton. from
the Junction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
STOVESI STOVES! STOVES

have on hand and constantly receive Il com.
plete assortment of Cooking, Dining Room and
Parlor Stoves, at prices which defy com petit
ton. Old Stoves taken in exchange and their
full value given. Call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere. M. BEN,
"a 3I-lm 80 King ST., DR.. Cooks old stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
sep Pts
TRESTEE'S SALE OF LAND.

Pursuant TO the provisions OF q decd OF trust,
bearing date the lI.h day Of July, 1861 ct re-
cord in tho Clerks office Of the County Court
of Loudoun, in ljbcr S rs, folio 81. made oy
Robert g. Allnutt end wife To me, IS trustee,
To secure u debt therein mentioned TO William
H. Russell, | shall, on MONDAY. the
3lst day of October, 1870 about noon, at tho
Court House door, in the iowa of Leesburg,
offer for sslc by public auction, to tho highest
bidder, all that TRACT or PARCEL or
LAM. lying AID being in tho county Of Lou
doun, on the north side Of the Leesburg Turn
pike, adjoining the lands Of j. w. Plaassnts
and samue. l. jenkins, conveyed to mo by said
deed OF trust. containing, by estimation, Zzo
ACRES OF LAND. more or less. lhere ID q
| comfortable FRAME ID w Ell Ii n u, E:5f
| with six rooms and basement on the prom I'LL
scs, q GOOD corn house, stable, &c. Tho ausl,
| ty of tho land is good; there IS a sullcieht
amount of tin Der for the place, and there IS Al
abundance Of good water There are SIX heId5
and running water in every field. II l. TWO
miles from GuIltord station
The terms OF sale. required by the deco, unuer
| the law, are cash; but am authorized by hr:
| Russell, the deed Of trus. creditor, to say tnnt
| for the amount due upon his debt, upon inc
navment Of one third cash. he will extehd b
| crc fit upon tho residue Of one and two years.
MATTHEW HARRISON, Trustee.
| Joudoun county, sep 22-cOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

The LONG BRIDGE. The draw in the Long
Bridge was cut away yesterday evening, aud
the shipping caught at Georgetown relieved
Of tour days blockade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
BIDS FOR GOLD.

NAw YORK, October 5.-There were thirty
two bids for the Government gold to-day,
amounting to $3,el0,0U0. Highest bid ll3 10 100
lowest ll2 80 100 The awards will be shout
$1,000, 00O at 1l3all3 l0.lOQ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

PASSENGER DEpoT.-The trains on the o..
A. Il M. r. R. now take 90 and land their
passengers at the foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
HUlLDTNG MATERIAL.
NIUIJKAIiE HOME INDUSTK

INNIOUKAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOk AND FkA NJ
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax SITS, AIeXA:
VIZ have now made up 500 doors of all SOS.
from So to $40; $40 Windows of Ss5n, g"zeG1
and ungluzed, cheap; Ao pairs a Bl!naS n al
sizes IL OOO feet Mouldings, 40 ditiorent psli,
terms Will make st short notice Wlndop ~ ~!
Door Frames, Brackets, SC, Neweis' pH :hu
t tspo md Hydrants constantly on hand. L"oer'
al discounts made to dealers ,..os wa foo,
Being practical mechanics ourselves, a W. 'o'A
confdent that we can please our customers;
Pisning, Tongue and Growing, . Ia" hesi
Turning and Scrol-Sswing done IN 'Ho ooS
manner. .-,, % martins
contracting with US for building ma, t}Hnsp
rsAr2 RlSdE ELL y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

REEN GINGER for sale st tho
VI CHINESE TEA SIOhs,
sep II No. II North Royal sI'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

TEAIRl HAIR HAIRl
ii Frizzics, Switches, Chignons and Cnris
made of real end imitation h,lr Large stock
of tho above goods just received and for sale
low at oct D y. bhhh l =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Oct. Cotton dull. Flou
active and frmer -Whea firm an more do
ing choice Maryland red I69alG5. good Il
prime l4O1l50 fair to good l25ll35; com
mon llOal2O white l40al75 choice VI esterr
Amber 145s155; primo Indiana 30lI35; Corn
white 1OOalO5 ; yellow 95a9S Western S5a90;
Oats higher at 50a52 Rye 75a90.
New YORK, Oct. 5.-Stocks stroug. Gold
49, Money 4l5. Virginia sizes, cx coupon,
GA do. new Ga.
NEW York, October 5.-FIour quiet and
steady. Wheat dull. Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, OFT. j.-Firgiuia skies old
sat bid, 534 asked do. 1866 633 bid; do. 1861
544 bid, GO asked do. coupon old I'll bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

S3yo We are authorized to announce RICH
ARD F. BRoADwATER as an independent can
didats for Sheriff of Fairfax county. MIR.
Brosdwater will be supported by the business
men of the countJ. oct 3-eote
@t-THE flee of tho City Gas Works is 10
Gated in the Market Building Cameron street
side, where payment of ga, bills can be made
fror, 9 g. M. to 4 y. m. daily. sop 2S-tOlO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

M~Nor1CE TO GAS CoSsUMERs.-Bills for
the present quarter ard all errearages for gas
must DO paid by the 10th of October, or the
flow Of gas will be stopped. Ey order Of the
Gas Light Committee. oct DIT
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-04-16

Every lecture, for gain or profit, where
an admission fee is charged, for each
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-04-16
THE BUREAU.
Investigation of the Charges Alleged by
Hon. Fernando Wood Against
General Howard.


WASHINGTON, April 15.-The Fer
nando WoOd-Howard investigation
began yesterday, and several wit
nesses appeared for the prosecution.
General Howard and Mr.. Wood were
both present, attended by their coun-
sci. Among the first acts of the Com
mittee was the passage of resolution
making all proceedings of the Com
mittee strictly secret. Mr.. Wood was
in favor of having the investigation
open, and of allowing the representa-
tives of the public press to be present.
To this arrangement Arnell, Chair
man of the Committee, and majority
of the friends of General Howard, OBJ
jected, and the counsel were Informed
that no copies of the evidence would
be allowed, and that no redirect ex-
animation would be permitted. In
short, the Committee proposes to do
what no other investigation has ever
been able to accomplish, viz: stop all
leaks and constitute itself a veritable
Star Chamber. Under these circum-
stances nothing can be gained except
from witnesses who have not the fear
of the Committee before their eyes.
The witnesses examined yesterday
were A. S. Cox, executor of the estate
upon which the Howard University
is erected, the Recorder of Deeds for
the District of Columbia, and j. w.
Ramsey and William Harney, con-
tractors for the University building.
The evidence is mainly relative to
certain real estate operations. Testi-
mony was taken showing the worth
less character of the patent brick out
of which the Howard University was
built, and how Howard and his asso-
ciates of the bureau were personally
interested in those bricks.
Several Of the workmen engaged on
the building, and some of the trus-
tees and other Officers of the First
Congregational Church are summoned
for tomorrow.