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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

In the Senate, yesterday, debate arose
incidental to an amendment to repeal the clause
of last year legislative, executiv, and judicial
appropriation bill which prohibits the admis-
sion Of any presidential pardon a evidence in
the Court of Claims The design was to amend
the law so as to relieve claimants who were par
doned by President Lincoln, but il! by his sue
cesSor This was voted down. but in its stead
so much of the law Of last year As declares the
possession of pardon to be evidence of dlsloyal-
ity was repealed by a vote OFFS to -. with the
deciding vote the Vice President i'll the affirm
arive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

The President has nominated Milton Turner
colored man from Missouri, who is quite
prominent among his own people in that State
minister resident and consul general to Liberia
He is the second diplomatic representative Of
color now in the service Of the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

The French Relief Committee of New York
have issued IN appeal to the clergy Of this
country 10 take up collections in the churches
on the second Sunday in March for the relief
Of the sufferers in France alSn to the farmers
TO send on provisions and brealstuffs OF all
kinds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

Probably the Appropriation bills will get
through Congress by March 18th, but good
dsa! Sflegislation which will fail now, will be
introduced and acted on in the Forty
Congress. The struggle over the Southern
Pacific railroad will commence on Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

FlsHING on THE PoToMAC RIVER. We are
glad to be able to state, for the benefit Of those
interested, that the subject has been for some
time under consideration by Governor Bowie,
whom Consumer suggests should be ''be-
seiged till some action is taken in this grave
matter, and that he has probably already, ere
this, communicated with the Virginia authori-
ties with view to secure concurrent action by
the two States in enforcing such laws rs they
already have, rs, without the cooperation of
Virginia, Governor Bowie doubts the validity
Of the Maryland law Of 1870 or to procure the
passage of new and more effective Iaws-Po,t
Tobacco Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

The frequency of railroad accidents at the
North, OF late, has alarmed the travelling public
Almost every day, now, the newspapers cou-
tain accounts of collisions of trains loss Of life,
smashing and burning Of cars, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

The Port Tobacco Md, Times says that the
work on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad is
progressing favorably in Charles county Ten
miles of the road in that county have been con-
r,.,oko1 for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
.H.fKRfED.

On tL,. l4th Of February, by Rev. Father Me
HEISLEY t, CATHERINE +. GEAkY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
COMM NlCATEU

COMM NICATEU
Answer t. problem. ii the Board, in Gazette
ii 18th instant: Length Of wide end feet 80
inchrs: length Of harrow end feet II 7-lOincheS;
width :" board ri p''int ut section . 1854 inches.
II W. CARTER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

4 Galcsburg ilrnlcr, whose pew rent was
raised To 81 exclaimed: Great Cesar here
i nice state OF ait:tir:thc gospel going up and
pork "iinn down v lat : IL become of u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
+I.y:I.NrI.4L a. tO.n.mERCE.aL.

ALEXANDRIA MARkET, Feb. lS.-The market
for Wheat is dull except for prime and choice
Samples the bulk "l the receipts are of inferior
and medium qualities, and meet with slow sales,
while the higher grades are taken readily at good
figure offerings eli | 10 bushels red with sales
at 10 49, III and lSO-lattrr figures for strictly
prime. Cora Is inactive, at a decline of la2c :;
ierng, OF 49, bushels mixed and 25j Of yellow,
with -al,.S al the former at - and IT, and OF the
latter ut ii; small offering: Of white, with sales
at ~; oats ar. unchanged; offerings Of ~
bushels. with ~ulrs at Il IL ~ md 52i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

Thu. Baltimore Sun makes favorable mention
ni' a new Fire Escape invented by Mr., Chris
tan Matthias. OF Manassas Va, which it
speak, nf Il: simple convenient and effective.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

The Cubans, lately in arms against the Span
ish government are almost constantly surren-
dering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

have been reduced in price.
SatnS, all color<; Florence Silks, Black and
Coored Silks Vclvets, Real Laces Of every de-
scrption. Lace Handkerchief and Collars, real
and imitation; Zephyr WorSteds. Germantown
Wool: Embroidered Slippers. Travelling. Bag;
Satchels, Hoop Skirts, Umbrellas, SC. &c. have
all been marked down i'll prices, 10 meet the views
of the most economical purchasers.
:Gs- All goods Of light weight forwarded by
mail TO any part Of the country, without addi-
tional charge.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
feb 4-eo5t IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

IN FURNISHING GOODS,
his stock will comprise everything really desira-
bic, both useful and ornamental.
His DRESS SHIRTS have achieved reputa-
ton The assortment is the largest in the city
and the prices will compare favoraby with those
of any city in the United States.
RUBBER CLOTHING,
OIL CLOTHING,
WOOLLEN SHIRTS.
HEAVY WOOL JACKETS,
RED FLANNEL
UNDERWEAR, &C., &c.
ONLY GOOD ARTICLES KEPT.
As heretofore
ONE PRICE ONLY, IN PLAIN FIGURES
10 Wholesale buyers in search Of good arti-
cles will be literally dealt with
GHr If you want mn article you have looked for
elsewhere in vain, seek for it here
Washington, nov l7-eo3R
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

DRnwNED IN TIE PuToMAC Might before
last. The lsoLy of I man with blue blouse on
Point. and some men rnt i boat and attempted
Ia Recover the body. but failed ON account Of
darkness, comm. OIL WASH. STAR Doubt
les; the mnn found nppo,i'e thi, city and upon
WHOM IN lMILlEst WIS held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
EIRE INSURANCE AGENCY.

THE ASSOCIATED FIREMENS' INSUR-
ANCE CO., of Baltimore.
THE UNION FIRE Insurance CO., of
Baltimore.
THE VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE CO., of Richmond.
Fire risks placed in any of the above old and
entirely responsible companies, at moderate:
rates, and losses promptly and fairly adjusted
S. H. JANNEI & SON.
feb LIN Agents.
L1PESH LOT OF NEW YORK BUCK
L WHEAT received this dry and for sale BY
the large and small quantities:
WM. F. RRQ0KES,
feb II ITO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

GEuRGETuWH CATTLE MARKEDLY rsttrduy
the Cattle market was dull aD head of EreycS
br"ug hl : "iaS. - l,'r 'n lh- gross; 700 Sheep
sold 1T Jus'i =, per lM HIS Cows and Calves :'5a
80: dressed Il".- hTn ut lUtSl W per 100 lb:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

4 BRIBERY INDIvIDUAL offered an Assem-
blyman twenty dollars yesterday, on the floor of
the House, to get his little bill through: and Was
very correctly put ont by the Speaker. Did he
suppose that our Wis legislators. men chosen
chiefly for their great discretion, their shrewl
judgement, their strict integrity and their un-
furnished honor, would sell their independence
their freedom Of action-nay, even their honor
that grandest adornment Of Gods MODEST
work-for twenty dollars? Not much We
doubt if fifty could do it-Ner York Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
VIRGINIA. NEWS. :

The Leesburg Washingtonan says MIR.
Jacob Virts: living near Morrisonville, in Lou
doun county. was killed Oh Monday last. He
had gone to the mountain near by to get a load
Of timber, and on descending the mountain his
wagon caught against rock. and in endeavor-
ing to relieve it by lever. he Was struck on
the head and supposed at the time not to be
seriously injured He mounted his horse and
rode home and shortly after his arrival died.
The revival now going on ut the Court street
Methodist Church. in Lynchburg. is probably
unprecedented in the history of Lynchburg
churches Up to yesterday morning there had
been one hundred and thirty two conversions.
Suit has been brought in Richmond by Bryan
l. Hunter, bankers, against the Southern and
Atlantic Telegraph Company, for SlO.oW, and
the property of the company in all parts Of the
State has been attached
Mr. jacob F. Keller, near the Valley Mills
about seven miles west of Staunton. has dis
covered \ vein OF cement rock. and has burned
a kiln which turned out superior article OF by
draulic cement
Mr.. Geo. w. Turner. one Of the oldest and
most worthy citizens of Lynchburg, died ill
"Wednesday night after few days Illness. of
pneumonia.
Mr.. Nichula5 Wilkernr. 4 prominent citizen
of Bedford. died at his residence in that county
ON Wednesday night lat. AGED eighty seven
years.
The pclcr5burgrrs are uxurating on fresh
shad-a few brought from the South.
The County Court Of Warren will meet GU
Monday. the 2Olh inst:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

In the Hou,, Of Representative yesterday
Mr.. Cook from the District coniHfteeess reported
4 bill to protect ptoplc from the damage BY IN
toxcating liquors. 81 As to give right OF ac;s
ton on persons selling liquor for such damage.
to persons who had claim upon the person to
whom liquor was sold the right t., bring suit
against the person selling Tor such damages as
might acrue from the Interpretation of such per-
SONS SON. to whom the liquor is sold For instance, a
wife would have IL right to bring suit ifa per
son sold liquor to her husband so as to render
him incapable of performing his duties i'll life.
His further attempt to exp lain the bill was cut
short by laughter on all sides. and he took his
seat Mr. Wood moved to lay the bill on the
table. Rcjectcd-yeas So. nays l0I;. The bill
was PASSED to third reading. ana afterwards
went to the Speaker table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

These goods are Of the best European manu-
iucture and stock the largest in the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

REGULATIONS FOR Lent -BISHop MrtiiIL.
Catholic Bishop Of RchmouI has promuI
gated the following regulations for Me govern
ment Of Catholics in Virginia and North Caro-
lima duri ny this season
The Lent will commence on AshWednes day.
the ODD of February.
Every day of Lent. Sunday excepted. i Il
fast day binding oa all not legtimately dis
penseu. Only one full meal Ia bc taken alter
midday: is allowed by law.
Flesh ncat is allowed on SunIaysat all the
meals. and on week days, at the prlncl pal meal
on Mondays. Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur-
DAYS. except the first the second and lat Sat
urday.
70 tho;%. who fast. custom allnw..- in the
morning. cup Of coffee. of tea. or chocolate.
made with water and small portion Of bread
Also an evening collation., not to exceed The
fourth part of an ordinary meal Those not
having control Of their times Of repast and
forced to take their dinner AT i late honr in the
afternoon. are permitted 10 transfer The cola
ton to the morning.
Flesh meat and fish are not to lie used dnr-
ing Lent at the same meal.
Excluding flesh meat, il the proportion
customary for q collation. lie not exceeded it
Is pcrllllttcu " use 1T cOlEltlnn the utllCf
articles CT food such a fruit. butter. cheese
eggs. or even fish.
The preparation of iool with hogs lard is
allowed
Being under twenty one Years Of aye, old aye,
inhrmity Of health, pregnancy, the nursing OF
infants ut the breast, and hard labor. are good
causes of dspenSaton from the fast But good
reasons for being exempted from the fast.
are not always reasons to be exempted from the
abstinence
The Pascal time extends from the first Sun
day Of Lent till Trinity Sunday; during
which time Catholics who have attained the
age of reason, are bound to make confession
OF their sins. and, when approved by their con
tessors, to receive Holy Communion. 4 child
at the aye of seven years is considered bound by
the law of confession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

FINANCIAL FRAUDS DowN SoCTH.-The
Montgomery ala Mail demands thorough
and complete investigation in regard to the
ALLEGED indebtedness of the State. The Sa.
vannah Republican calls for similar iuvestiga-
li.m in relation to the financial concerns of
Georgia. While willing to pay every cent Of
honest Indebtedness they protest against pay
Ing thu cInin,; Of >windler> and frauds " !.
Lrn!L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

TIE Bones OF INSANE PEOPLE The num-
Der OF bones broken in the English lunatic asy
lunls has given OCCASION for Il curious scientific
inquiry. and it it now :lScertaned that the ribs
of crazy folk are more brittle than the ribs OF
the sane Dr. Iieardon instituted an c1amina
ton of the Loncs Of twenty patients who died
in the Carmarthcn County Asylum. La nine
of thes,. cases the very framework of the chest
WAS found to he in an abnormal and diseased
state In two instances the breast bone broke
in removing it: and generally the bones were no
stronger than stout card boards In one case
the surface bone WIS 50 spongy and :ott that 1t
was c:Si ~ crllmbluI up between the fingers
Some of the ribs were easily cut with Il COM
mon knife. there being, through the action Of
the diseased brain. 4 wasting away Of the phos-
pilates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
EA.NTr GOODS.
GEN

Fg.N'CF GOODS.
INTELLIGEN
EVERYBODY CONCERNED!
French Goods at Ante War
Prices! .n....
CLOSING OUT WINTER GOODS
E6IBR ERIES AND LACE
Marked down to-day.
WHITE GOODS! WHITE GOODS
Going at sacrifice.
The goods slightly soled. but not otherwise
Every yard Of White Goods will be closed out.
These goods are of the best European manu-
tucture and stock the largest in the city.
By calling early purchaser; will have the I'D
vantage of large variety t. select from, COM
prSing all grades Of
IRISH LINENS, BED SPREADS,
SWISS MUSLISS. LINEN DIAPERS,
NAINSOOK {" COTTON
PLAID " TOWELS,
JACONET CAMBS NAPKINS,
LINEN BRILLIANTS,
TARLATANES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

TIE loCNG LADIES. our journey
of daily life and railroad wars it is relief to
look at the ladies' occasionally How very pref.
ty and wealthy they all look these days The
prevailing fashions are very peculiar. They
make every young lady look to be very ricll
Indeed We always regarded the dear creatures rs
each ntrnsically worth million: but now these
fashions represent them as cxlIinscally worth
ut least half that SUN. II this lie 30. We know
they are in their inward virtues and mental re-
sources nothing diminished Therefore We set
down each pretty girl now as worth million
and hall: Richmond DEpatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
French Goods at Ante-War
...,f. ..,'
CLOSING OUT WINTER GOODS
EEIRRO ERIES AND LACE
Marked down to-day.
WHITE GOODS! WHITE GOODS
Goinq ut y sacrifice.

The goods slightly soiled but not otherwise
damaged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

THE CUSTOM DEPARTMENT
will he full, US usual and only
FIRST-CLASS GARMENTS
will be made to order.
s@~Strangers visiting the city are invited 10
leave their measures for future orders.
Instructions for self-lneasurement sent on ap-
plicaiion per post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

Respectfully announces thut during the saa-
son, his stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
will be larger, the assortment more choice, and
will be sold at
CLOSER PRICES
than ever and he hetters himself that the in
ducelnents he shall offer will be
BEYOND COMPETITION.
His long experience and familiarity with
THE COUNTRY TRADE
enables him to anticipate its wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

Every yard Of White Goods will De closed out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1871.

At the meeting Of the Trustees OF the fea-
bodv Education Fund, held in Philadelphia, on
"Wednesday vacancies in the Board We're filled
bv the election of Alex. H. H. Stuart, Of Nir-
sinia and Gen Richard Taylor. of Louisiana.
At the final session the report Of the general
agent was considered This document gives de-
tails of the application of the fund for educa-
tional purposes in the Southern States. In ac,
cordance with its suggestions the trustees ap
propriated sums varying from $3M to s2,OW
for various localities, and this being done, the
Board adjourned to assemble at special meet
ing to be held in October next at Nashville.
The Norfolk Day Book says: 1.-THE steam
ship European Capt. Rouchette. arrived al
Norfolk, Va, on Wednesday. from Liverpool
consigned to Col. VIM Lamb. She brings !
number Of passengers direct for the South
together with IA South Devon sheep for breed
ing purposes, consigned to Knoxville. Tennes
see. The European is designed to form ont
of Allen line Of regular ocean steamers be
tween Norfolk and Liverpool, aud will load a
Norfolk with cotton. for the latter port. Th
is what we want Easy and cheap transporta
tion to the cities on our Atlantic border. anc
direct trade with Europe The Southern cite:
ought to have direct trade and the Southern
country its own manufactures. Let commerce
spread its sails, and the plough. the loou, and
the anvil be at work to aid in the work of true
progress and lasting prosperity!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

By calling early purchaser; will have the I'D
vantage of a large variety to select from, COM
prising all grades Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

NEGOTIABLE PAPER HELD AS COLLATERAL
SrC1RITY. the Chanccry Court of Rich
mond 4 doctrine has been announced by Judge
Fitzhugh in a pending case which Is of interest
IA thr bar and business men: that the holder
of a negotiable note taken as 4 collateral sacu-
ritv holds it subject to all the equities of the
maker asainS the party from whom the holder
received it :: but ifit is accepted in satisfaction
and Iisharge or cxtinguishment Of the preyi-
Gus liability. or t'a security be given up or
time be given, or other new consideration inter
venp the person 50 receiving the instrument is
holder for value, and is not affected by previ-
Gus EQUITIES. -Richn,ond Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-18

OrruP THE JAWS or DEATH-A rcmarku-
Bile case Of lockiaw was related to us recently.
\ gentleman of this city had his jaws contin-
uouslv locked for nineteen days and at inter
walls for thirteen During the time. when the
disease waS ut its worst the sufferer could not
eat ANYTHING nor sleep in the least During
the tbirtv-twu days siege he drank is many
quarts Of liquor to stimulate him. The ~llne
man has been visited by cholel:, and yellow
fever The physicians who attended him while
he had lockjaw pronounce lis recovery the
most remarkable ever coming under their OF
seryation. Hunisburg Patriot.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
WASHINGTON.

Principal and Accrued Interest Of Five.
Twenties to be Paid Next March
Defalcations at the Treasurer's Once.
WASHINGTON, December The Secre-
tary of the Treasury issues notice that on
and after March, 1872, the principal and ac-
crued interest on five-twenties, coupon and
registered. known as the second series. act
OF February 25, 1862 will be paid at the
Treasury Department.
Frank A. Marden, chief of division of
accounts in the treasurers Office, was are
rested to-day.
The government is twelve thousand dol
lars short. Marden is a Massachusetts
man.
Another defalcatiOn in Treasurer Spin-
ner's office has been discovered Seth John
son, paying interest teller, is short tifty
thousand dollars He had been speculatinS.
johnson is New York man.
In the tobacco convention TODAY a reso-
luton was adopted favoring a uniform tax
on all grades Of manufactured tobacco at
sixteen cents per pound.
"A resolution was adopted favoring the
continuance of the bonded warehouse sys-
TEN. in opposition to the recommendation
of Commissioner Douglass, who desires a
resumption of the old drawback system.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, l.. II. Frazier. of Richmond; vice
president. d. o. Loring Palmer. of New
York; treasurer, Joseph Hale, of New York;
secretary, John Stratton, Of New York:
The hearing of the cases of Clark and
before the election committee was
continued today.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

ness Of the country, but says it is due to
the Vaccinations of the Emperor Napoleon.
The president advocates the establish
ment Of general compulsory military service
in war time, and proposes limitation of
the annual contingent to 30, 900 men in time
OF peace. The message concludes with an
expression of confidence in the patriotism
of the assembly.
MADRID, December THE municipal
elections are over. Of members of the Ma
drid council, the Radicals have elected sew
enty- five, the Republicans twenty and the
Ministerialists only five. The returns come
in slowly from the provinces, but those so
far received indicate that the Radical party
is everywhere successful.
LONDON, December An imposing de-
monstratiOn was made last evening at Bir-
the House of Lords, and limitation of its
power to defeat or suspend beneficial or
progressive legislation of the House of Com
mons. Among the speakers were Dixon,
Dixie, Potter and Bradlang There was
much disorder while Mr.. Dixie was speak
ing. He was frequently interrupted, and
80 great was the confusion that he was
obliged to desist. The resolutions adopted
protested against the principle of hereditary
legislation.
While Mr.. Adger was addressing the re-
publicans at Reading, last night, he was
frequently interrupted by parties evidently
determined to break up the meeting. At
last rush was made into the hall by
large crowd from the outside, and des-
perate fight commenced. The platform was
finally taken possession of by the intruders.
The republicans were driven out, and Mr..
Adger was obliged to fec to save himself
from threated violence.
Bullion in the Bank of England increased
flS0OO
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
NEW YORK.
Governments Steady-State BoudsArr
va1s

Governments steady-State Bonds-Arri-
walls.
New YORK. December :. Evening
Money closed firm at 607. Sterling steady
at 9. Gold 1895 q lO94. Governments gen
orally steady kive-twenties of 1862, liOs4
Tennesees 66le, new 65a4; Virginias 63. new
IS; Louisiana skies 60, new 50; Levee skies
63. eights 75 Alabama eights 100, tives 65:
Georgia skies 80, sevens 81; North Carroll.
mas 35ta. new Ia; South Carolinas so, new
29s,
Skies of 1881, ll7l.; fve-twenties of 1862.
llOi.; 1864, llOle; 1866, ll1A; new ll3ls
1867. E4ia: 1868. ll45s; ten -forties lO9la.
The report that Mayor Hall has been ex-
PEELED from the Union Club is unfounded;
also the rumor that Tweed is going to
Washington, and the reported extensive
prevalence OF smallpox in South Fifth
avenue
The motion for a new trial in the old suit
OF MILAN vs.. Graham relative to the pur-
chase of certain monitors for the Peruvian
navy was denied by Judge McCunn.
Lorenzo Saville has received five hundred
dollars from Ole Bull for breaking an en-
gagement.
John Fratelle was sent to the State
prison to-day for twenty years for high
way robbery.
Mrs. Woodruff has gone to Washington
to press her pet schemes.
Arrived: Steamship Weybosset, from
New Orleans.
Arrived out Weser and Egypt.