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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

DROBATE NUTINE-STATE O.
MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF NOVEL,
In tho matter of the estate Of Sylvester A
Dennis, deceased.
On reading and filing tho petition of Isaac
Dennis, Of Waltham, Mimi, representing
among other things, that Sylvester A. Dennis
Into of Waltham, in said county, on tho 1T
,lay of December A d. 1867, ut Waltham
aforesaid, died intcstate, and being a resident
of this county at the time of his death, leav
inr goods, chattcls, and estate within this coun
ty, and that the said petitioner is n son of said
deceased and praying that administration Of
said estate bo to James Hunt granted, it is or
dcrcd that said petition be heard before tn,
Judge Of this Court, on Monday, the 4th day
Of December, A. d. 1871, ut ~ o'clock, A. NJ
at the Probate Office, in said county.
Ordered further. that notice thereof be giysr
to the heirs of said deceased, md to all per
sons interested, by publishing copy Of thi.
order for three successive weeks prior IT, sale
duy of hearing, in the Mower COUNTY TRANS
! cRlrr, weekly newspaper printed and pub
lishod ut Austin, in said county. Dated a
Austin, the 9TH day Of November, A. D. 1871
BY tho Court,
31t4 JESSE ROSE, Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07
A CARD TO THE LADIES.
DR.. DUPONCO'S
Golden Periodical Pills

InGallible in Correcting Irregu-
Iurilies, Removing ObStruc
lions Of the Monthly Periods,
from Whatever Cause and Al
ways Successful as u Proven
tive.
THERE IS NOT A LADY LIVING
But what at some period Of Her Life will find
tho DUPONCO GOLDEN PILLS just the
medicine she needs. For Nervous DEBILITY
Headache, Faintness, Loss ofAppette, Mental
Depression, Pain in the Back and Loins, Bear
ing Gown Pains, Palpitation of tho Heart,
Retained, Irregular or Painful Menstruation
Rash of Blood to the Head, Dizziness, &C.,
&c. These are the only Pills over known that
will cure the Whites, lit will in every CASEY
Mothers this is the greatest blessing ever offer
ed you, and you should Immediately procure
these Pills, They never fail and may be de-
pended upon in cvory case where the moA--..ty
flow has been obstructcd through cold or dis
ease. DUPONCO'S GOLDEN PILLS, always
give immediate relief, being especially pre-
pared for married ladies. A lady writes ::
Duponco's Golden Pills relieved me in one day
without inconvenience, like magic.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Ladies, if any Druggist offers you the DU-
PONCO'S GOLDEN PILLS, in small Rel
or Yeito,o Box, refuse it. no longer use that
COlOreu DOX, rs IL nus Dceu cOuLcEIeltcu.
THE GENUINE
now put up in LARGE (WNITE) BOXES
obtaining double quantity Of Pills, and upon
a CHI Box, YOU will find the Rrr""1 Stamp,
printed from my PRIVATE DYE, upon which
Lenythcise of the Stamp you will find the
words DUPONCO'S GOLDEN PERIODICAL
PILLS, in White Letters, without that NONE
ARE GENUINE.
REMEuBER, the "Gcnuinc" is in White Boxes.
Full and exp lett directions accompany each
box. Price, 81 per box, six boxes 50. Sold
by one druggist in every town, village, city
and hamlet throughout the world. Sold in
Austin by j. J. & Il. G. C!emmer, and L. c.
Dorr. Sole Agents for Austin. Sold also in
Cresco by J. J. Clemmcr, and in DEBORAH, by
j. II. Montgomery Co.
LADIES'! By sending them S to the Aus
tin Post Office, can have the Pills sent (conf-
dcntially,) By mail to arg part Of the country.
free of postage,
None genuine unless the box is signed
S. b. HOWE,
4Gy Sole proprietor, New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

TIE Ladies of the Floral Club will
hold their Literary sociabe at the house of
Mrs. d.. J. N. Wheat, on Tuesday evening
next, dec. l2,) commencing at o'clock.
=. A. BnowNsoN, Sec'y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

WE LEARN that the Rev. Mr.. Dick
ey, Rector of the Episcopal Church in Austin,
has severed his pastoral connection with that
body, and that he will soon leave for Wyoming.
The retirement of Mr.. Dickey will DO univcr-
sally regretted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

THERE will be an Old Folks Con-
cert on Tuesday evening, December 26, 1871
The proceeds arc to be used in repairing the
Church. Notice Of tho place will be givcr
hereafter.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

HUTCu1Ns' Bohemian Band 20 to
Winncbago City on the evening Of the Goth
inst, to furnish tho music on the occasion of
place. Those "FcIlows" know where to get
good music,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

Mr. p. L. DASslNGBCRG, of tho
call on Tuesday last. lilo resides in Rochos
ter, and reports fair measure ofprosperity il
that city. lie left 81 with US.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

THAT smuN shoe in Trucsdcll's win
dow, is no evidence that he has not anything
largo enough to fit you. Go inside and lool
around.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

CRANDALL 4 French. Attorneys at
Law. will soon open an oHico in room adj
joining tho TRAHscRIpT.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

We had the pleasure of call on
Monday last. from our friend, Charles s. Gran
dali, Of the Ouatonnn Journal There sre but
fow better men than Mr.. Crandall.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

AUSTIN, SMour& Co. have a few
more Of those splendid Cooking Stoves. They
arc in great demand.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

nea- DoN'r forget those Stove Crates
at Austin, Smout & Co.'S, designed for either
wood or coal. Buy CRATE and save fuel. 1t
will only cost you one dollar and half.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

SEE the advertisement of Timothy
Rulson in to-duy's paper. He offers his Gue
farm ut bargain.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

MAI. GEN. .. .. HOWARD will lee
ture hero again about tho lStn inst. Subject
Dattlo incidents of the Late War;"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

COFFEE ROAsTERS and Corn Pop
psrs combined, at Austin, Smout & Co.'s.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

msav HAVE you seen those magni-
iccnt Soap Stone Stores at Austin, Smout l.
Co.'s.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

1say" New STORE AND New GooDs .
J. Truesdell has tho pleasure Of announcing
that his New Store, next door south of Austin,
Smout & Co., is completed, and was opened
on Saturday, October 2Sth, with an almost
entirely neu stock OF goods, making much tho
largest and finest assortment Of Boots and
Shoes ever offered to the people of Southern
Minnesota.
With larger and much moro convenient
Store, aud greatly reduced expenses, Mr.. T..
is confident of meeting tho wishes Of his Gus
toners, both as to quality and price Of goods.
Leather and shoemakcrs' Findings, Bcltings,
&C., as usual.
All are cordially invited. Sign of the Big
Boot. JAS. TRUESDELL.
AUSTIN, Mimi, Oct. %, 1871. 20
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

For big bargains in Stoves, and all
kinds Of Hardware, Messrs. Austin, Smout &
Co., certainly take the lead. They keep full
stock of Stoves. They have new goods arriv-
ing daily. You can find anything you want
there, from jews harp to tho celebrated and
Blast Cooking Stove" This important article
Of household furniture is built upon scientific
principles, and is tho store Of the period. They
Also keep large assortment Of common cook
ing stoves, on which they defy com, clifton.
We have the first number Of the
Journal of Commerce, q weekly published in
the interests of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Tho general character Of the paper is neat.
The selections arc good, and the advertise
ments such as to justify tho impression that it
may become successful, financially. We are
unable, however, from the announcement" to
determine just what the publishers intend to
do, or what they intend not to do. Their in
troductory is little "peculiar," and the wri-
ter Of it should "riso to explain" dropping
the Chinese, and, conforming to the prevailing
tendency of journalism, express his sentiments
in good English. We hopo to see more Of the
Journal Of Commerce..
A STAY over night At Albert Lea
recently gave us an opportunity to see some
Of the improvements male there since our asst
visit, year ago. Without stopping to cnums-
rate, make the general romark that its bus
mess facilities are one quarter greater to day
than they were twelve months since, and yet
tho country surrounding is relatively in ad-
vonce OF the village.
IF Albert Lea does not become too ambitious
and reverse the status of town and country, she
will continue to enjoy healthy growth and u
profit Iblo trade. A look into the Standard
lice docs one good. Brother Parker keeps
t'lngs in order and he makes a good paper,
that is tho secret Of onc half the prosl cr-
4 which attends tho citizens of Freedom Co.
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: III S,ar neat paper edited and published
J. Newton Mind in the interest Of tina Rcd
:" & Collegiate Institute. 1t will have no
2i,tios, and no conservatism. 1t will aim to
" ITO the standard Of journalism and to pro-
the interests of society, through an i'm
,:'.v ment of its morals and literature. Its
-. 'c' is good ono and the work is in able
=" lis. We wish for it that full measure OF
which such undertaking always de-
..rvcs.
The Collegiate Institute is under the control
i Prof. W. Z. Hood, q gentleman Of culture
and experience and it is worthy Of " liberal
patronage. Itis especially dcsrabl" for young
aides who have advanced beyond tho curricu
UNI Of the public school.
DEMoREsT's YOUNG AMERICA
ways sparkling with Interesting Stories
''"ms, Music, Puzzles, Travels, Games, nnc
n"r pleasing features, all PROFCSELi IL
GRATED, and calculated to anus" in
4. ct, and elevate the taste of the young, ont
i,.r their lives useful. truthful and happy.
single copies, 10 cents, postfree. Yearly
'he Dollar, or, with q choice Of tho tolowin.
eautful and valuable premiums to each sub
sorjber, for 50 cts. extra; inc rarlox Chrome
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BsU~ PETER KELLER has the largest
lot of Piece Goods for mems wear of any deal
err in Austin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

rsn. Go TO Teller for full suit Of
heavy goods for winter.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07
Cutting Done in the Latest Style.

NuIlIbS 1ObIo III Liz IdICoL SlyiSs
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE.
lxl Default has been made in the conditions
of certain indenture of mortgage made and
executed by Guttorm Olsen and Ansc Olsen his
wife, to John White, bcuring date August 9TH,
A. D. 1869, which said mortgage was, on the
9th of August, A. d. 1869, duly recorded in the
Office of Register of Deeds in and for Mower
county, Minnesota, in Book 81" of Morga
day Of August, A. b. 1870, duly assigned and
transferred by said John White to George B.
Hayes, which assignment was, on the 18th day
Of January, a. ID 1871, duly recorded in the
office of Register of Deeds aforesaid, in Book
81" of Mortgages. on page 3S7.
Said mortgagc was given to secure the pay
mcnt of the sum Of Five Hundred Dollars and
interest, according to the conditions of Ger
tain promissory note made and executed by
Guttorm Olsen to John White, bearing even
date with said mortgage, and payable one year
after date.
There is claimed to be due and is due on
said note and mortgage, at the date Of this no.
ticc, the sum of Five Hundred and Seventy
two Dollars and Fifty cents, and no proceed
ings at law or otherwise have been had to col
lcct tho same nor any part thereof.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of q power Of sale in said mortga
contained, ana pursuant 10 the statutes III such
cases made and provided, said mortgage will
be forccloscd and the premises therein describ-
cd, to wit: The south west fractional quarter
of Section No. nineteen [l9], in Township No.
ia north Of Range No. Is west, subject, how
ever, to a mortgage executed by the party of
the first part, to one George 3. Hayes, to Sc
cure the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, Except
ing and rcscrving two acres heretofore con-
vcycd to the Trustees Of the Rcd Oak Grove
| Genet ery,) containing one hundred and fifty
| two and twenty-five hundredths Of an acre, be
| tho same moro or less, in Mower county, Min
ncsota, will be sold at public vendue to the
highes, bidder, to satisfy the amount
| that may be due on said note and mortgage
! at the time of said sale, together with the sum
of twenty dollars attorneys fees, allowed by
the terms Of said mortgage in case of foreclo-
sure, and costs and expenses allowed by law.
! Said sale will be made at the Office of Page
& Wheeler, in the village Of Austin, in said
county, on Saturday. tho 9th day of December,
| 1871, at 10 o'clock A.
! Dated October GOTH 1871.
GEORGE B. HAYES,
PAGE 4 WHEELER, Assignee.
Atty's for Assignee, Austin, MINI. 29w7
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07
Prospectus for 1872.
THE LADYS FRIEND.

HE lNDYS fRlENU.
The publishers of THE LADr's FRIEND have
concluded to reduce its price to single subscri-
bcrs from $3.50 to S2-the prices to Clubs (al-
ready very low remaining the same.
The following novects, with the usual vari-
ETY. of short stories, arc announced for 1917.
Mrs. Woods novclet will run through the
whole y ar.
WITHIN THE MAZE; or LADY ANDIN-
MANS TRIAL,
By Mrs. HENRY WOOD, author of East
Lynne"
UNA AND HER LIONS,
By Miss A. l.. MussEY, author of Gone Wo-
mans Experience" "Jcnlousy." etc, etc.
QUEEN COQCETTA,
BY DAISY VExrSon, author of &c Prince Charm
| ing" etc.
ONLY A WISH,
By A. NJ. DANA, author of "Jarring Chords,
etc., etc.
MISSION WORK,
BY Mns. MARGARET HosMER, author of "a
Turn in Fortunes Wheel" ETC., etc.
AN EVERY Day HEROINE,
BY AMANDA NJ. DOUGLASS, author Of "Solid
Silver -" \ Little Money" etc.
ENGRAVINGS The Engravings of tn.
Lndy'X Friend arc Of very superior character
They embrace beautiful pictures of subjects
which touch the sentiments and affections, H.
lu-trations Of sur Eove',ts and Stories, illus
trations Of the FashioEs Including cuts from
which patterns for almost everything can b,
ordered at q low price, illustrations Of Ladies
Fancy Work, etc
MUSIC.-A pieco Of the latest and most
Fashionable Music accompanies every number
The music Of itself is worth tho price Of the
magazine.
In short, tho L"dy's Fric"d aims to be. and
its rroprictors think it is, the most Refined
BE lutilul and Interesting Of the Magazines
hei"y !" Carer, E"yrnri"y~, n"I Contents jus
'oh" " i""y's moynzine sh"uld be.
TEEMS.-$2 a year; Four copies, SO
Eight copies(and ono grotiS), $l3.-Ono copy
of the kndy's Friend (S2) and ono of tho Pos
(S2.jO) for Sa. Address
DEACON T. PETERSON,
No $40 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Va. Single numbers 20 cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

AUSTIN 4 RICHARDSON have hcav
cloths 1or winter wear.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

We are glad to be able to say that
henry Sheldon-whose wife was Miss Mary
Davidson, formerly teacher in the public
schools of this village, and worry highly esteem
eds not dead, was reported short time
since, but that he and his wife have been
"heard FROM" and are both in tho vicinity Of
Salt Lake City, and in the enjoyment Of good
health.
THE WORK upon tho Railroad Eating
House has been done under the supervision Of
Mr.. Z. S. Smith, of Owatonna, ono of tho best
architects and builders in tho country. lie
has been in tho employ of the NJ. st. p. 4 NJ
R. r. Co., during the past two years, as Super,
intcndent Of wooden structures Of all kinds re-
quircd by the road. That his business man.
agement is not inferior to his mechanical skill
is evident from the fact that he has held his
position against the strong competition with
which such places are always assaulted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

HOPKINS Il FERNALD can furnish
nice thing upon which to retire.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

r TSTOF LETTERS REMAINING
IL unclaimed in the Post Office, ut Austin
Mimi, ON Saturday Dec. "a, 1871.
L" obtain amy OF these letters the applicant
must call for Advertised Letters, and give the
date of this list.
Ii not called for in ono month they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Blakrslry. {. Muller, Mr..
Coon S"Pnathen McCabr. Charles W.
Hogan, Pat. Norris, Miss Bell
llinkson, II. O'Leary. p. c.
Nalicld, j. g. Orr, Prof. VIM.
knudson. Miss Huro Paul, James Y.
Lestly, Mrs. Mary
REGISTERED LETTERS.
Thron uaagcnsen.
a. f. MEIGS, pm
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

worth Five Dollars, or two interesting Juven-
lie Books, bound in cloth and gilt, worth one
hueIpcarl- handled -bladcL Pocket knife
and pallet Of best Paints, post-frco; or, a
very powerful brass untoa, double cylinder,
ivory-tippcd, adjustable Microscope, worth
Two Dollars, postage 81 cents; or, an elegant
Photograph Album for holding so pictures,
postage Is cts, and valuable premiums for
clubs. Address W. Jennings Dcmorest, S3s
Broadway, New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

Mly~ ARKANSAS LANDs.-N. p. AUS
TIN has few pieces Of Selected Lands in Ar
kansas, within 20 miles Of Little Rock, that he
will sell cheap or exchange for property in
Austin.
psn. TELLER cuts all cloth sold by
him, without making any extra charge
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

The temperature here, within tho
las throc days has varied 100.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

smz The Continental Insurance
Company, of New York, comes out Of the Chi
cage fire call right" Cash capital, 81 ,OO0,-
900. A surplus Of over two millions Of dollars.
F. A. Pike is agent for this staunoh, old Com
pany. Office with Greenman Hawkins,
Richards Block. 31tl
MRS. WHITCOMB'S SYRUP-Ths great
soothing remedy, Prico only % col.ts. Gives
rest to Tic mother and health to tho child.
Sold by Druggists. Sec Advertisement.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

S. ". DAY is preparing to move.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

DrSkLEMAS is 81: ing his customers
OTIS"
FRANK ABBOTT is success-so
his pupils say.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

BAsrOED has cider.
SoLNER 4 MORGAN have apples.
MAYHEM has Chinchilla Z loves.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07
TAXES LEVIED
COUNTY OF MOWER
For the Year 1871.

The following table shows the amount of
Taxes levied for the year 1871. now in the hands
Of the County Treasurer for collection:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-12-07

TO THE SUFFER NC.
The Rev. William Ii. Norton, while residing
in Brazil as a Missionary, discovered in that
land of medicines IL remedy for Consumption"
Scrn/"l", Sore Throat, Co"yh~, Cults, asthma,
and Nrrri""~ Weakness. This remedy has
cured mysclfaltcr all other medicines had fail
cd.
Wishing to benefit tho suffering. I will
send the recipe for preparing and uscing
this remedy to all who desire it ERIE OF
CHARGE.
Please send an envelope, with your name
and address ON it.
Address,
Rev. WILLIAM II. NORTON,
orc Broadway,
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SPECE.fk .N'OTFEES.

N.y-SHOCkS TO THE SISTEM.-The first
shock of winter tells tremendously upon cnicc-
blcd systems. Every one knows that in passing
from warm region to cold one, Or vice versa,
the body requires rs Il protection against Cpl
denies in acclimatng medicine. Al travellers
and voyugers admit this. 1t is equally ncccsSa-
~ to acclimate the system in passing the confines
If one season and entering upon another. Au-
tumn is gone and winter is here. Prepare the
frame and the constitution to meet the change
by a course of HostcttcrS Stomach Bittcrs. This
inestimable vegetable tonic increases the stan!-
nal strength Of those who take it, and renders
them proof to great extent against the dcvltal-
zng power of cold and damp. These two agents
are rs prolific of disease as tropical heat, and an
mal vig"r-snch rigor as this hcalthul and
pure tonic ditfuscs through the whole organiZa-
tion-is q repcllant which they cannot master -
large proportion of the colds, catnrrhs, and
pulmonary complaints which prevail in winter,
might be avoided, by strengthening and reguia-
ting the system in advance with this invlgorant
and Alternative. Not that it is recommended as Il
specific for those complaints, but as preventive
of their causes On the other hand, it is not on
ly preventive of, but specific for the indiScs-
ton, intestinal Irregularities malurious icvcrs,
bilious attat ks and nervous affection, supcrin-
duced BY Il chilly and damp atmosphere.
dec li-eOlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

LONDON. Dec - p. m.-The Prince Of
Wales is still living. The official bull"tus
published to-day are rs follows:
''SANDRINGlIAM, Dec. l2-S . clock a. ~
The Prince Of Wales had very restless night.
Dclriun is constant They are no signs Of i'm
prnvemcut.
:'SAyDRlNGIIAM. Deem Der l2-Noon The
Prince has been restless I'LL the morning. Ills
condition is unaltcrcd
Signed BY the physicians to His Royal High
ness.
NEW YonK Dec - AT 10 o'clock this
morning London time, the Prince of Wales
was still living.
LONDON, Dee l2-Lord Chief Justice, Sir
Alexander Corkburn, has gone to Geneva to
attend the preliminary meeting of the Board of
Arlitgr!nrs appointed under the Treaty of
Washington The business to be transacted is
purely formal, viz: The ratification of the pow
ers Of toe Arbitrators. The British govern
mcnt proposed to dispense with it, but the
WASHINGTON cai.inet objected, and it will be ne
ccs>ury for all the members of the Buard TO be
present in person on the appointed day. 1t is
possible that at the first meeting a complete
organization may be effected, but the PROBABLE
ty is that nothing will be attempted beyond
an exchange Of credentials.
LONDON, Dec l2-2::30 p. m-The Royal
steam yacht Victoria and Albert has been dis
patched to bring the Princess Victoria, wife Of
the German Prince Imperial, to Eng gland
LONDON. Dec Eth" strike Of the tec-
graph employees is kept ~.
Bushes on many lines is greatly delayed.
The public are beginning To COMPLAIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES ToTHE GAZETTE ]
FEaOM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.

WAsnINGToN, Dec. II, 1871.
The Senate concurred in the resolution of
the House adjourning Congress from the Dist
Of December until the Sth Of January.
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill to establish
mixed public schools in the cities of Washing
ton and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mr. Morton introduced IA concurrent rcsolu-
ton for an adjournment Of this session Of Con-
greSs on the Sd Monday Of May next
Mr. Sumner moved to amend by providing
that I'D adjournment should take place until the
supplementary civil rights bill was passed.
Mr. Schurz moved further to amend by pro-
viding that there should be no adj ournment
until the taxes and tariff had been reduced, and
civil service reform act passed.
Mr. Trumbull said that it was useless to 60
into these subjects now He moved to lay the
pending question on tic table and take up the
bill for the removal Of political liabilities,
which was lost MeSsrs Johnston and Lewis
both voted in the affirmative.
The debate continued.
In the House Of Representatives the election
committee reported that Clark, radical. and
IIerndon, democrat. } Of Texas, had prima facia
rights to seats. and the resolution was adopted.
Mr. llcrndun came forward and Was sworn
in.
Tie House then took up Farnswnrth postal
reorganization bill.
MISCELLANEOUS
Clarke. whom the House has just admitted,
was DEFEATED in Texas by at least 1000 majority.