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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.
MASONIC,

Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter, meets
frat Monday in each month, ut their hall IN Inc
Market House Building.
Alexandria Washington Lodge, NO. ~, IL
f. & A. NJ , meets second and fourth thrrs-
DAYS in each month. at their hall IN the Market
Andrew Jackson Lodge, No. 10. A. Z. & A.
NJ, meets first and third Thursdays in each
month, at their hall, on Fairfax street, between
King and Prince.
ODD FELLOWS.
Marley Encampment, No. 6, meets secon1d
and fourth Monday in each month, ~ ooC
Fellows Hall, on Columbus street.
Potomac Lodge, No. SO, meets every Friday
night, at Odd Fellows Hall, on COLUMBUS ST
Ssrepts Lodge, No. &c. meets every Tuesday
night, at Phenix Hall,
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Mechanics Lodge, No: 5. meets every Mon
day night. at their Hall, in German' bulldlng.
Oriental Lodge, No. i, mocts ev"ry Tuesday
night. at their hall. in tho Assembly Rooms
Building.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNION.
Mount Vernon Circle, No. |, meots every
Saturday night, in PheniX Hail.
Jefferson Circle, No. =. meets every Wodncs-
day night, at their hall in Muir's Building.
RED MEN.
Oceola Tribe, No. l, meets every thursday
night. at Phenix Hall.
RECHAB1TES.
Virgins Tent, No. {, meets every Monday
night, st Phenix Hall.
George Washinston Tent, No. %, mcots eT-
ery Thursday, at their Tent room, IN German
now building, King street.
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
Society O: st. Vincent of Paul, Conference o
st. Mary, meets at St. Mary's Hall every sun
dsy afternoon, at q D. m. Richard L.. Csrno
President; Richard NJ. Latham, Secretary.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meet:
at st. Mary's Hall every Sunday evening, ut
o'clock. Richard NJ. Latham. President
Michael B. Harlow, jr, Secretary.
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AGENCIES.

TVOW OFTEN IS THE HOUSEHOLD
IL loaf buried with the household head, ana
families that might have boon comfortably
provided for, LETT destitute By the want OIL u
proper foresight in its deceased protector!
THE VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMP1.,
STAUNToN, VA,
Offers to every head of a family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
1t is for LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
Its charter is perpetual.
It's Cash Capital Sl25, 000. :,
It is organized on the basis of tho old Mutual
Lilo of Now York, and its successful oXpe-
rienco. :.
The Premiums arc paid in cash It's DiVl-
dends are paid in cash its policies arc paid III
cash, without deductions.
There are no premium notes, and hence IT.
| assets are all cash, which presents the nn'S
| solid, substantial basis Of business for indiV'd-
IT INSUEES On ALL PROPER, SAFE
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER #ESTElC-
II iSSURES UNTMpAIRED FEMALE
LIVES.
The Company is 2 combination Of the pro
~prietsry and mutual systema, securing IN" Nd
v~antagos of both.
Its Policies arc non forfeitable after two
wears, snd ircontesta bic after five years, for all
| mis-. statements and errors in application except
as to the age Of the applicant. This IS q
SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia. ana
help TO build up our own interests in Virginia,
II commends itself for its safety, management
ard organization, to every Virglnian and other
South ernor in search of q safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE.
INSTITUTION.
Live agents wanted in every precinct .! ever?
county in the State. Send for circulars;
Address, ~ -tAi'!
General Agents for V rginia anl West Virgin
REV. GEORGE Z. SMITH,.
feb 1.3m AgL for AlGxa. Ard vicinity.
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BOOK BINDING AND PAPER RULING

A first. class BOOK BINDERY has been
opened in the Alexandria Gazette building,
where all kinds of BLANK BOOKS will bee
made to order, and BINDING Of all dcscrip-
tions executed in a superior manner, and Oh
the most reasonable terms.
Special attention given TO MUSIC BIND.
ING. January | 1870.
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STEAMBOATS,.

yHIASuINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND
w GEORGETOWN STEAM PACKET
COMPANY.
Tho steamer COLUMBIA, Captain James
Harper, will resume Eer regular -.@A
trips, leaving Baltimore on Sstur-ARak
day next, at q o'clock p. M, and returning,
will leave Alexandria every Wednesday morn
ing, at : o'clock. For freight apply to
mar Ism B. WHEAT, Agent.
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arrange ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
ASSAS RAILROAD.
-

On and after Wednesday, Feb. q, lSIo, ono
dsiIv passenger train will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBUEG, connecting ut
Gordonsvlllc, with tho Chesapeake ana ONO
Railroad to Richmond, Covington and the Flr.
ginia Springs; at Lynchburg for tho West sna
Southwest, and at Washington, 10 the North
and Northwest. ,
Leave Washington daily At 6:55 3. m, Hnd
Alexandria rs S:OJ q. H., arriving NJ Lyn2hHar@
ct 500 y. III. .
Leave Lynchhurg ct s:25 ?. m, arrivo ut
Alexandria At 5:25 =. m, and al washington
al 6:lo p. NJ.
Also daily including Sundays passengertrain
fhrcuqh Dithout change of carS-Slcepity CA,
| Acknowledgement WASHlNGTON Hnu
EICHMOND-making close councction$ NJ
| Richmond and Washington in the direct Inc
between New York and tho South Atlantic
States.
Leave Washington 1T G:3j p. m, and Alcxall,
dria at 1925 D. m: arrive ct Gordonsville 1T ll:4J
D. H., and st Richmond at 1920 a. H., connect
! ing with train leaving Richmond at 3:oO a. III
for Petersburg, Weldon and the Southwest.
Leave Richmond at $50 p. ~, and CordonS
vile st 12:45 3. M; arrive at Alexandra NJ e:uo
a. H., and st Washington at o:5o q M, connect,
ing with earliest trains to Now Iork and
Northwest. -,
Passengers for MANASSAS BRANCH Will
leave AlcxanGriH daily, excepting sunday, ~
S:W a. H., arrivo at Harrisonburg At 4:2O p. nj.
Leave Harrisonourgat BIO =. H., and connecting
at Manassas Junction with northornbonnd tram
on main line, arrive at AlcXandrla st go p. III.
Tho train Oh Manassas Branch will make
good connections u the j ulctluA win a1Eh!
line TO and from Richmond. :,
Through tickets and baggage checked 10 HI|
prominent points.
j.. n. BROADUS,
fob cs-f General Ticket Agent
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.

ENCOURAGE HOMIE INDUSTKT.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOK AND FRA NJ +
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax SIS, AirXm.
We have now made up 5N doors Of al sizes,
from 81 to $40; SOC Windows Of Sash. glnz"l
and unglszed, cheap 2O pairs Blinds, nj!
sizes; 10000 feet Mouldings, 40 diifHrnnl pat
terms. Will make nj short notice Wln'lnw An!
Door Frames, Brackets, &c, Novels, hnIus-
tiers and Hydrants constantly on hand. ;.ibnr-
oil discounts made t. dealers.
Being practical mechanics ourselves, we feel
confident that we can please our ~cust"mrrs.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving.
Turning and ScroIl-Sswlng done in tn" best
manner.
Plans and specifications furnished - parties
contracting with us for building nv nrills
mar RISHElLL e. IlOOGE.
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RAILROAD IN.
A LENANDRIA, LOUDOUN i iiAMI-
II SHIRE RAILROAD.
ri
SPRING SCHEDULE, BEGINNING
MARCH II, 1870.
Two Trains Daily Except Sunday between
Alexandria and Hamilton.

Leave Alexandria at $50 a. H.. and P. M
Arrive ut Hamilton at 1910 q. H.. and TO f'm'
Leave Hamilton at $50 a. IL. and ZIP =. H.
Tho $50 am. train from Alexandria apd !2:lt
n. m: train from Hamilton, connect at Hamiit"n
With Kcmp's Daily Line OF COACHES lor tyr
c~ellville, Snickersvillo, Berryvillc ana WIZ
chester; also. with Resmer's Line OF C0sches;
which leave IeesburS daily Tor Alalc emu
m% iGG"t7 r Fl. HAVENNER, Tick. Agt'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21
DOTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE.

STEAMER EXPRESS,
Capt. A. &. NIcKLE,
Will resume her route op Tuesday, March
lst, leaving pier No. 10, Light street EeA
wharf, Baltimore, EVERY TUES l%ssl
DAY, at q p. m. for Alexandria, Washington
and Georgetown, stopping at the following way
points on the Potomac river: Piney Point
stones Wharf, Coburn, Chaptico Wharf, Chap
eli Point, Matthias Point, Smiths Point, Manic
moy Stores and PYe's Wharf.
Returning, will leave Sixth street wharl,
Washington, EVERY SATURDAY, at + a.
H., and King st. wharf, Alexandria, ~ I Il. NJ
For further information apply to
j. BRODERS y co.,
fob DR No. II King street. Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

~ 1870,
tulLUKEN'S CARRIAGES.
CHILDREN'S CARRIAG Els.
Received this day by teamer from New
York my first lot Of Children's Carriages, which
for beauty, strength and price are unsurpassed.
They were purchased direct from the manu(ac-
turcrs, and will be sold on very liberal torms.
Cal and SEQ them.
G.. c. BERRY, p King ST
Orders from the country promptly attended
In NH 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
&SEN& TOWN.
lnman Line Of Mail Steamers, Sailing from
New York Every Saturday, and
Alternate Tuesdays.
RATES OF PASSAGE BY THEsATURDAY TEAMER
First Cabin, payable in gold-Liverpool or
Queenstown, 500.
Storage, payable in currcncy-Livorpool or
Queenstown, $50.
PASSAGE BY II TUESDAY STEAMER, VIA HAL
First Cabin, payable in goid-Liverpoo! or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, $40; 81. ',ohns'
n. F., by branch steamer, $40.
Storage, payable in curreney-LlVerpoot OF
Queenstown, $50; halifax. Sis; st. Johns, N
f.. by branch steamer, $50. ,
Tickets sold to and from England. ireland
and tho Continent n moderate rates.
For further information, apply 81 the Co NJ
pany's oticos.
HOOE, WEDDERBURN u CO,
aug lS-ly Agents, AleXa., va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21
FERTILIZERS
EEGAE. NOTICES.

--~-
EEGAA NOTICES.
r.1O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN =
/ Take notice, That, on the second day, or
the Circuit Court to be held for the county of
Fairfax, State Of Virginia, boing the 7th day OF
Juno, 1870, | shall apply TO the said Court Tor
an order directing the transfer OF all MONIES or
ether personal property in the hands OF ". w.
HUNT, Administrator Of ,. ). Hoag,, dccessoa,
or other persons belonging to Daniel +. hoag
and Sheldon j. Hoag, jr., who are infants under
tho age of twonty-one years. residents or the
county of Schenectady, in the State OF New
York, to me, ss the lawfully qualified GUARDIAN
York. SAM Ell
Dulany 81 Moore, pa. NH l4-law4w
r,D ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN -
1 Take notice, That, ON the second day, or as
soon thereafter rs counsel can be heard, of the
Circuit Cont t. be held for the county Of Fair
fax, State Of Virginia. being tho Tth day OF
Juno. 1870, l shall apply to the said Court for
MI orler directing the transfer OF all MONIES or
othnr pcrsnnHl property in tho hands OF DENNIS
Johnston, Administrator of Lorenzo Rogers,
deceased, OF other persons, belonging to Laura
V. Rogers. who is an infant under the age of
twenty. one years, resident Of the city Of Balti-
more, in tho State of Maryland, to me, As the
lawfully qualified guardian of tho said infant in
the State of Maryland.
JAMES F.. HOOPER.
Dulenv & Moore, y, q. NH 14-law4w
C--.
y ll,fiNih' l" "lt:-un Inc SouuIy S = N
y, OF f"'r;AN county, -hsrch Nu,c'' io'o'
i:"pcr! !; Nc"I'Au' So'sl,ins ITitE.N ~
Frames NeWmA'i' Iec d. against Wll!i*lh NC
Mmhorncv, deed: In chancory.
Mem: The object of this suit is to attach the
;oinro.. Of The defendant William Mcdaniel,
in and to tho real and personal estate Of James
Mahnrncy, dec i in the county of Fairfax, to
soti.Cv and NV ulninlif the sum Of Sll3. 5O,with
interest from tho An OF FEBRUARY loo2.
IT appearing by alilayit hled that tho al!
defendants arc non residents OF TINS olsle, IL IS
ordered That they appear mere "itnln one inonth
alter duo publication lcrroi' ana 40 whst Is
necessary To protect theIr interest: a copy leste:
D,,.rr :, Nooro nh 11I1or4w
VlRGlNlA, to within tho Circuit Court
Of Fairfax county, March Rules, 1870
William r Webb, against Anna Sackett, deft.
In chancerY:. :, -.
Mcin INC oiJecl 81 Inls sun IS 10 h'tacm tuo
in!i""!hS tracts % Iahu' lSInE. on tho aLls ~
luri:liKe' IN Inc county o. ralr!ss' conta.ning'
c"Pstt'GtJ y; " - 80 80 ottach ba nprSanel
nroucrty Of the said defendant, in the county
:i;3. with interest on 81, 0G0.50 part thereof from
the lst nc January, 1870.
II sppen!lng ~ atndsviI hteu ,i !hs c .hs !; ssi "a
dcicndant IS not :! rcsiuoht OF llis otaIo, IL IS
wlth!I one lnohth after quo puo!lcallon nereot'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
The Old Favorite Mail Route via Aquia Creek.
The Shortest and Best Route To Rich
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS leave
Washington city twice daily, Sun -, b
day p. III. excepted, from the wh"rf&@s;@sA9s2saz
foot of Seventh street, at 7:l5 81. H., "rd 7:l5 p.
M, stopping at Alexandris eGcn way, ana COLI
Fredericksburg and Potomac r.. r., with Gle
CANT cars, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on Vii its trains. Through tickets and baggage
checks to AL points South.
Both boats top "t A!cHaEdri" EMinS ga re-
turning. !. i. i.Ni!t!,
Gon. Iickc. Agt.,
ian lit Richmond. w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21
3,zsss SALE AMP RENE.

.CIlLDREN'S CARRIAGES
- CulLDEEN'S CARflAGESl
Wholesale and retail. First invoice Of the
season. Received this day by Now York
steamer q full assortment Of
CIllLDREN'S CARRIAGES.
Thog arc remarkable for beauty, strength
and choapncss. Particular attention given to
orders from tho country. and an illustrated cat
aloguc Of styles and pCiccs forwarded on appli-
cation. GlIAS. w. GREEN,
feb Ii GS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

MOOD AND COAL CHEAP.
w February Sd, 1870.
Having in yard the best quality Of WOOD
and COAL for family use, l will sell nt, the
lowest cash prlcea,
A splendid lot Of seasoned Hickory Wo"d'
Oak
Also, Lykens Valley Rod Ash Coal:
Baltimore Company's White Ash Egg Goal
Wilkesbarre White Ash Stove Coal.
Lea Furnace Coal.
Lorberry Nut Coal.
Thanking you for past f4vora, 1 solicit Is con
tinuance of the same, ut Nos. 80 and Az So"th
Royal street.
feb 3-tf As. EK.
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NJ w SP I n e. 60 d

NJ W SPRING co D S
VIM. N. BERkLEY,
No. Ga King street,
Has just opened
Figured and Striped Alpacas.
Plain and Figured Mouslines.
Ginghams, Fancy Prints.
Cassimeres for men and boys wear, very
nice and cheap.
Cottons. Sheetings. Pillow Castings, Blcachcd
Cottons, &c, &C., with a great many desirable
goods just bought at low figures, and which will
be sold at q great reduction of former prices.
Give him q call. mn l9-an3t
E1Sh! FISH, FISH!
Arrived, per schr. Mary Fletcher, p we'll Sc
lected cargo OF
EASTERN HERRING,
consisting in part Of
$50 bbls Halifax No. GIBBEU HERRING.
100 bbls PORTLAND ROUND
200 bbis EASTPORT No. "
100 bbls superior SPLIT LABRADOR
which will be sold low from wharf.
Apply to M. ELDkIDGE u CO,
feb 8-tf No. 4 South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY Comply,
~ Seventh Street Wharf,
Washington, March 10Th, 1870.
Ihc steamer WAWASET will make hor
rc&l!ar trip TO CONE RIVER and u}y-1' b
usual landings to-mnrrow, LFRl-9Sa
DAll 18th, leaving Washington at G 4 m, and
AlnXaudril At I =. m.
On and after Tuesday next, she will make
Two trips p week, leaving every Tuesday and
Friday morning. ;. :. HO
NH 1O-lw President Potomac Ferry Go.
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WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA ANU
w GEORGETOWN 4. K.
60 ~ % 554##5.z@ssaa a@-@.a##zasS=sa
NEWTIME TABLE-NIGHT TRAIN FOX
RICHMOND.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Or PAS
SENGER TRAINS CHANGED.
DAY TRAIN FOR LYNCHB rs .
On and after MONDAY, February 7th. 1870,
and until further notice, through and inca!
passenger trains will run between Washington
and Alexandria, rs follows:
Through Day Trains, Sundays INCLUDED
Leave Washington, South ward bound, Mary
land Avenue Depot, ct 10 4. m. Leave Alex;
sndyia, Northwa:d bound, corncc Duke and
Henry streets, ut $50 p. M.
Through Night Trains, leave washington,
Southwark bound, Maryland Avenue Depot,
at $50 D. H.. Leavo Aloxandria, Northw"ri
bound, corner Duke ana Henry %*tTeot5, at
4:50 q. m.
LOCAL PASSENGER TRAINS between WashlHG-
ton and AleXandris (SundHys cxcopteI.)
Leave Washington, Maryland avenue i'Sr"Inr
at 7:16, 6, 9, 10 and IL II. m, and l. q ana "'''
D. M, and (Sundays includo1l ut I:zO y. m.
Leave Alexandria,. corner ST. Asar! an
King streets Vt 6, s, g, 10 and II - M. and |, :,
3 anu 5p. m and corner Duke and Henry SIS
vt 4 p. N.
O. A. STEVENS, Gen. Supt.
w. !. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. feb I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

MILLINERY, TRIMMINGS AND FAM
lfI CY GOODS.
am now Offering to the ladies an elegau. n.
sortment Of SMALL WARES and FANCY
GOODS, such as Japan Chignons and Switches,
from Is to SOC; Lace and Linen Collars AID
Cuffs, Machine Silks and Cottons. Twists, A.
pscca and Mohair Skirt Braids, Handkerchief,
mings Of all kinds, Fringes, Brsids and But.
tons. A beautiful assortment of Cambria Elg.
ings and Insertings; Towels and TowelNg:,
Zephyrs, Germantown Woods, and in fact YH.
erything thst can be found in a frst-class Va
riety store.
still on hand; Black Real Lace-all Of which
can be found cheap for cash only at
Mrs. G. l.. SIMPSONS,
fsb I l26 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

TTOW OFTEN IS THE HOUSEHOLD
IL loaf buried with the household head, ana
families that might have boon comfortably
p1 divided for, LETT destitute By tho want OIL u
proper foresight in its deceased protector
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-21

JAPAN HY%iTCHBSl
= JAPAN SWITCHESI
Superior to any before offered.
Largest size, best, 10 conts.
Medium size, best. Is cents.
These Braids arc Of the bast quality manufac-
turcd and lave Just boon received.
CHAS. w. GREEN,
feb ii 90 King street.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-12-29
New Holland News.

The shipments of hogs from this
point are large. Our business men weNr
smiling faces now that money is plentier
Theprouactedm meeting at Hay Run has
closed, 90 being added to the M. E.
Church there.
On Christmas Eve there was Sunday
School festival at Locust Grove church
Exercises consisted of singing. Remarks
by Rev W. W, Martin, and dis,
tributing the load ofpreseuts from large
"ChristmAs tree" Ina word, twas a
happy time. creditable to the public spirit
and liberality cfthe citizens of Locust Grove
and vicinity.
S W. Courtriaht, Esq Judge VIM
F. Finkle of Circleville, accompanied by
a large delNgatian of the Masonic Fraterni-
ty of Circlevile, were here at our Masonic
Installation, 9th inst After Installation
an ad dress by Bro, Courtright, the fra
ternity, invited guests and citizens re-
paired to McCafferty's Hall, and partook
ofsupper &C, A fine festival and all
seemed to enjoy themselves. The receipts
were about 800 The festival will be
continued on Wednesday Eve the 25th
inst,
Col. Garis many friends here wert
pleascd to meet him at the Masonic fes'
tival on the 9th
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-12-29
NEW YORK MARKED

NEW YORK. Dec. 20. 1870
There was morning trade in live stock,
but the markets were generally dull owing
to plentiful supply Of poultry and large
stocks Of extra fat beef and mutton still
upon the hooks
BEEF OATrLE,--Count 5000 for the
week, and $500 head to-day; ll6 cars at
One Hundredth street, 63 at Weehawken,
and 50 at Communipaw Several droves
expected were kept back by the snow
west of Buffalo. Stock generally is med
ium and inferior, selling al l2@l5c, with
tops at / &c No extra fit lots on the mar
ket but a few head still left over from
last Monday trade is very dull and the
stock not all sold; prices are a shade
lower
SHEEP,-The market is verv dull, With
receipts of $4,000 head for the week and
8,5O0 to. day; many of them sold at prices
from y to 7c most Western lots selling
at 5@6c n car of Ohio n lbs bringing
sac ear'of Canada l6 lbs 7c
HOGS.-Couut 1000 to-day, and 81
400 for the week Sales were made at
7m7Ic alive and s38@9c. dressed A
car Of good Ohio. $50 lbs alive, sold at
I l-l6c; cars Indiana, 267 lbs, at 7 g.
Ice.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-12-29
News of the Neighborhood.


The Wilmington Republican of
Thursday last says: "The shipments of
hogs from this station thus far have not
been very large. Only 80 car loads had
been shipped up to last Monday evening.
Messrs Brackney a Terrell have monor,-
lized the greatest portion ofthe hogs raised
in this vicinity. they having bought and
killed together about 2,70O.
- The same paper says: "a great many
cases have been disposed of The trial of
Valentine Osborn for the murder of Elijah
HAworth commenced on Wednesday of last
week. The evidence and argument on
both sides closed on Saturday afternoon,
and Judge Pope delivered the charge to
the jury After being ont lees than one
hour they returned verdict of Guilty
of manslaughter Two motions for a
new trial were entered, but the Court re-
fused to grant it, and sentenced Osborn
to five years in the Ohio Penitentiary.
DR. John Holt, skillful physician
and an estimable citizen of London, Mad
ison County, died in that place on the
i7th. His remains were taken to Oolum-
bus for interment. They were accom-
panied by the friends. and the Masonic
brotherhood, as We learn by the london
Times.
= Withina few weeks past, . number
Of fatal cases Of that terrible malady, Dyp-
iberia, have occurred at HillsboTough.
The News Of Thursday last says; 1--WE
are glad to learn thab there haYe been no
new cases Of Diphtheria in town recently
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-12-29

and that the disease 10 apparently abatlng.'
- The new town hall at our neigh.
boring town Of Hillsborough was opened
for the first time on Monday evening last.
Itis said to be a crediAblc inStitut ion to
the Borough.
- The shipments Of coal over the Hook.
ing Valley r. r. are said to average 100
car loads per day.
"A woman was found drowned in the
canal at Chillicothe few days since.
The drowning is supposed TO have result
ted from the contents Of pint bottle
which was found in her right hand.
That seems to be the inference Of the Cor.
oner's Jury in their report Of the case.
-- The Lancaster Gazette says: "TwO
mails per day are now carried over the @.
a H. V. Railroad between Lancaster and
Columbus.
= The young folks of Lancaster have
caught the neCk-tie mania, and are having
neck-tie soeials. These socialS are said
to cause pretty heavy drafts upon pappa's
perseS for new dresses Each lady is to
make gentlemen's neck-tie out of the
material of her new dress, to be worn on
the occasion. These are to bo put in a
poke. Each gentleman is expected to
draw one out, pay for it and hunt up the
lady wearing the dress to match his neck
tie, and entertain her during the evening
These socials are becoming quite
common in many places. We believe that
" Washington hoasts ofno such institution
forcatching the dimes of young gentlem m
There being an abundance of other AS
soeiation or socials in town for that
beaeOOlent object,
- The Cireleville Herald of last week
says Mr., Strong, of zlnesville, has
been appointed Station Agent of the Gin
cinnati end Muskingum Valley Railroad,
in this city"
DIR. W. Griswold, of Circleville, has
been spending some time this Fall ald
Winter in Minnesota. Making his head
quarters at st. Paul The Herald of last
week says he has returned home.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-12-29

The Eayette County Herald says
Mackley has good influence on the pol
ities and morals of Jackson County
That may be, but we notice that twenty
seven new liquor saloons were licensed
in Jackson town the past year.-Chah'
cothe Advertiser.
"Twenty seven new liquor saloons. "
Brother Mackley, how is this7 is it to be
regarded as an omen of Democratic success
in jackson?