Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.
10 shoao the rery age and body ofthe Times.

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1t is announced that Daniel Drew, Fisk 4
Could and Others have entered into arrage-
ments to build mammoth steamer for the
Hudson river which is to be completed early
next summer, to be run between Albany and
New York TO compete with the palace cars OF
the Hudson River Railroad. 1t is intended
that the boat shall be 500 feet long, to be cap
able Of making Is miles an hour, and to aver
age nearly that speed daily. 1t will carry no
freight. and will be exclusively for passengers.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin says-Man-
utacturers Of all kinds Of canned goods are now
actively engaged in putting up their supply OF
all the different kinds of fish, flesh and fowl, :,
fruits and vegetables, for the coming tall and
winter trade. This business has grown to be 4
large and important one within few years,
and the quantity OF these goods consumed year
" is almost Incredible. There are eight or ten
large firms in Boston engaged in this business.
A terrible tragedy was enacted seven miles
south of Jackson, Mississippi last night by
which two officers OF the present State Admin
istration met their death at the hands Of a DIES
perate black man. The officers were the brothers
Herrin, who in trying to arrest the man were
both stabbed in the neck, dying instantly. The
black was arrested
Reports concerning the recent Southern storm
show that the track passed through the north
crn portion of the West India group, and
along the east coast Of Florida The damage
to the property was very great, but, except IN
the West Indies, the loss of life is not consla-
cradle.
Goldsmith Maid takes the place Of Dexter
at the head of the trotting turf. In race at
Milwaukee yesterday she trotted three 81; sue
ccssive heats in 2:20!!. oil and 2::2Oi. Inc
time of the second heat is quarter OF Il second
better than Dexter best and the fastest on
record
Mr. Greeley is at present starring among
the agricultural fairs of the West. On Tues,
day last he addressed crowd reported to NUN,
Der 10000, at Lafayette, Ind, properly comm
ing his remarks to the agricultural topics az
propriate to the occasion.
Evans, the alleged Pennsylvania detauttel
is in New York and q requisition has been
made On Gov. Hoffman for his surrender. He
claims m investigation, however, before the
Governor decides, and holds others as deep IL
the mire as himself
Brewster L Co., the famous carriage max
ers of New York have hit upon plan Of in
dustrial partnership. They give their work
men ten per cent Of the gross profits OF the
business but it is thought the workmen will
make more by their regular wages.
The main building of the Globe W ooen
mills in Cincinnati was burned yesterday. The
loss will probably exceed $3.50, 900. Several
fremen we're badly injured. Three hundred
and thirty hands are thrown out of employ
ment.
The San Francisco Bulletin Of the 18th ult
gives an interesting statement with regard to the
tea trade, showing that the Pacific Road has gol
the lead Of the Suez Canal in this trade.
Brigham Young recently ordered silk tol
thirty dresses for his wives, which is triaiGg
matter for him with his income.
1t is said that the election in Wyoming Ter
ritory has resulted in the success Of the Radical
ticket.