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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
Death Ofu judge.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Jan. 2l.-Judge W..
P. Chiffon, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Masons of Alabama died last night. He
was formerly Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court of the State. Both Houses ofthe Legis-
lature and the Supreme Court have adjourned
until Monday in respect to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
Foreign News.

LONDON, JAN l9-midnight. -rhe Right
Hon. James Stansfiell, one of the Secretaries
of the Treasury of the present Government, has
delivered an address to the electorsof Halifax, OF
which city he is the representative in the House
Of Commons He announced that a bill provid-
ing for the use of the ballot in elections would
be introduced by the Government at the APP
preaching session Stansfeld advocated non
intervention on the part of Great Britain in
the Franco-Prussian war.
A balloon has landed in Belgium with advi-
ces from Paris to the 18TH
The bombardmant was causing considerable
damage, but the fires occasioned were easily ex-
tinguished Some mills tor grinding corn were
damaged, and supplies Of meal were in conse-
.quence obtained with great difficulty.
A dispatch from Arlon says the lombard
ment of Longuey continued vigorously to-day
Three hundred shells have already fallen in the
town
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
Fatal ISencOnfre.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 2l.-O. c. Perry, Au-
dtor of Drake county, Ohio, shot and killed a
man named Edward Bartling, in Grcenvillc, on
Thursday. Bartling entered the office of MIR.
Perry intoxicated, was abusive, and finally rush
ed him into corner of the room and beat him
until Perry drew revolver and shot him in
GOLF dnfnncr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

MEETING oFTHE SCHOOL BoARD.-The Con-
solidated Boards Of. District School Trustees for
the city met last night present, the County
Superintendent, and Messrs. Burke, W. E.
Carne, Entwisle, Wilmington, Hopkins, Add
son, J. S. Beach, Blackburn and Whittlesey.
The minutes having been read, Mr. Black
burn, from the Committee on Text Books, read
letters from Messrs' A. S. Barnes & Co., of
New York, Publishers of the National Series,
and Wilson, Hinkle, 4 Co., of Cincinnati,
Publishers of the Eclectic Series, and made
verbal statement of the offers of the University
Publishing Company...of New York to furnish
books at half price for ninety days, and send
them on free of cost, &c., and presented re-
port signed by himself and Messrs. Addison
and Beach, recommending the adoption of
Harvey's Grammars and McGufey's Readers
and Spoilers of the Eclectic Series Davies
Anthmetics of the National Series; and Maury' 8
Biographies, and the Duntonian Copy Books,
of the University Series, which report was
unanimously adopted, and on motion OF MIR.
Beach, the Clerk of the Consolidated Boards
was appointed to receive and distribute the
hooks
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The Boards then adjourned.

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY This old and valu
able institution is daily becoming more and
more an object of interest with the people.
The list of subscribers has been largely added
to since the beginning Of the year, thus show
lug that the taste for wholesome reading is on
the increse- and the Library room, neatly and
comfortably fitted up, is nightly the resort of
ladies and gentlemen-young and old. The
proceeds of the recent lecture have enabled the
Board of Directors to make quite an addition
to the books. Among those thus added are
the following :-Innocents Abroad, Guy Living
ston, Adam Bede, England's Yeomen, Never
too Late to Mend, The New Priest, Both Sides
of the Street, Household of Boverie, Ursula,
The New Purchase, Home and the World,
Kenneth Portraits Of my Married Friends,
The Waterman, Harry Skipwith David the
King of Israel, Our Saturday Nights, Surrey
of Eagles Nest, Evenings Sketch Book,
Wooed and Won, The initials, Deb and
Credit, Edwin brood, Sergeant Atkins, The
Days of Bruce, Successful Merchant, Lights
and Shadows of English Life, Becchcnbrook.
WASHINGTON g. Oh1o r. r. The Washing
ton Board of Trade, yesterday, adopted fs-
port of q committee favorable TO the Washing
ton and Ohio R. r., and passed the following
resolutions
THAT in view of the facts set forth in this
report it is the best interests of this city to
courage by every means at the disposition Of
the citizens thereofthe speedy complctlonof the
Washington and Ohio railroad from this city to
the Ohio river and thence to the city ofClncin-
natl, and that every effort be made to assist las
far as our limited means will enable us) Ciucin-
natl and other western cities in the speedy COM
pletion of this-to them, to us and to the ma
important short line improvement Is COM
munication with the capital Of the nation.
ROBBED HIS COMPANION men passed
though this city on Thursday evening last on their
way to Colchester, to obtain work on the Aex,&
Fredericksburg railroad They slept together
that night on the road side, and during the
night one robbed the other Of his coat, watch
and boots, came back here, and went onthrough
towards Washington, the sufferer following him
about an hour and a-haf behind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
i By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
i By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause Of Maria
Howard vs.. VIM. NJ. Gooding, we shall sell,
on MONDAY, February Goth, 1871, court day
in front of the Court House door of Fairfax CO.,
fronting on the Little River Turnpike, about 10
miles from Alexandria and three from Fairfax
Court House. Zone mile west Of Gooding's tayern)
containing 1856 acres, adjoining the lands of J, f..
Sweeney, Chichester and Osgood. Land of fine
quality abundantly wooded and watered
Terms: Enough in hand to pay the costs of
suit expenses and commissions Of salo The res
idue in three equal instalments, at one, two and
three years, with interest," to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser and retention of title till
the last payment is made. The cash payment to
be forfeited, should the purchaser fail to COM
plete his title. H. w. THOMAS,
NJ. DULANY BALL,
$50; 81 so,rt, Com. of & 1o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
Murder.

CINCINNATI, O., Jan. 2I.-Last night Fred
Kohers shot Minnie Weelingshoff Of Coving-
ington, and she died in few minutes Jeal-
ousy caused the murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

SUPPOSED RoBBERY-Two colored boys
were seen about daylight this morning sitting
on curb stone near the depot Of the o., a. q
NJ. r. R., dividing large number Of rolls OF
nennies contained in a soap box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

M ARKET PRODUCE.
M VIM A JOHNSON 6 CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds OF
MARKET PRODUCE,
No. "a North Fairfax street
We are also prepared TO furnish the trade VIII
FRESH FISH from our stands at tho market
house Orders from the country will receNco''r
Our weI-known reputation in the above bust
ness we offer as an inducement 70 our casto'iiels
t wno "''' ~ jan l8-6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

PUMP OUT OF ORDER.-The pump at the
intersection of Pendleton and Columbus streets,
about which so much complaint was made a
short time since, but which was repaired, has
gotten out of order again, and the complaints
are renewed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers]
COMMISSIONERS ALE.-Undcr author.
the city Of Alexandria, Va, rendered ut the De-
cember term 1870, in chancery suit of George
H. Markell vs.. Geo L. French, ct A., the under
signed, Commissioner, will sell, by. public auc.
ton, in front Of the Mayors office i'll the city OF
Alexandria,, Va, Mt II o'clock m, on SATUk-
able BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, with A.
pressed brick front, and lot Of ground, with I'll
fine side lot attached situated on the east side OF
Water street, about the centre Of square, between
Prince and Duke streets, and now occupied by
r. /. T. Wilson, esq.
Terms: One-tenth Of the purchase money to
be paid in cash, and the residue in equal install
ments at six, twelve andeighteen months, with in
erest from the day of sale; the purchaser to give
bond, with good security, and the title to be re-
tanned until the entire purchase money is July
paid, G.. w. WATTLES,
dec Bots Commissioner.
U1RUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
l. LAND BY virtue ola deed Of trust exc
cuted by Richard N johnson, on the 9TH OF
April, 1853, and for the purposes therein de-
clared, the undersigned will, on MON GaI
the 9Th day of February 1911 thst oeI1g s eoG II
Brentsville offer for sale the TRACTS ~
LAND sold and conveyed by Robert Z. Weir
to Richard n johnson, containing 4o2 acres,
rood and go poles. This land is peautllu!ly ST.
IIatpd on the o., Il. q " ~. ~, DSs" -Aou0
o uaaun oud Rristoc-2l miles from the former
mace ut It is naturally fine SOIL and much Of
iha niace is now in good condition for farming
The improvements are ordinary. Persons de-
string to purchase are lh'llen 10 examine the
PREMISES before the sale
Terms: BY the deed oftrust cash sale is re-
ouired but arrangements will be made by the
parties in interest to make the terms liberal.
The title is believed to be unquestionable,
but only such as is vested in me by said deed OF
trust will BIO conveyed.
EPPA HUNTON, Trustee.
Prince William county, dec 21-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

TIE MARKET, to-day was we'll supplied,
but we have no change to notice in price.
Poultry is high and scarce. Butter 4Oa50 cts.
per lb, fresh eggs 80 cts. per dozen. The fish
benches furnish yellow perch, mullets, catfish,
&c &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

CHARITY SERMoN.-Rev DR.. Early, presi-
dent of Georgetown College. will preach chart
ty sermon at St. Mary's Church tomorrow for
the benefit of the poor Of the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

FINE SrocK.-Capt. F. R. Windsor; of
Hay6eld, has purchased, Of Col. Williams, the
famous stallion Cohee, formerly belonging to
the late Col. John S. Pendleton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

DOUBLED HIS BoNDs.-Sheriff l. G. O'Neal
Yesterday increased his official bond from
$50, 900 to 100000, in compliance with the act
of January 9th, 1871.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

POLICE REPORT. There was nothing going
on at police headquarters this morning.
MAYoR's OFFICE. Robert Miles and Jessie
Newman, two coIored boys, for fighting in the
market, were discharged with a reprimand.
MAG1sTRATEs OFFIcE.-Wiliam Hill, ar
rested on the charge of robbing Beck 4 kerby,
of brooms, was discharged as there was no evil
dence to criminate him.
NIGHT REpoRT.-Night dark and cloudy
with rain at intervals. There were no disturb
ances and no arrests and the streets were. I'M
usually quiet Five dodgers were accommodated
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

SALE OF UNCLAIMED PACKAGES.-The sale
of the unclaimed packages at Adams Express
Office is advertised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

WREcKERs. Thieves have commenced their
depredations upon the half sunken schooner
Union lying at Nshtown, and each succeeding
morning shows plainly the evidences of their
work the preceding night. In short time, if
things 60 on as at present, but little will be left
of her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
FOR S.aLE OR RENT.

G liGbtful BRICK no USE No. So Washing
ton 1 street corner of Queen. This is a most de-
lightfuly situated house, with IS rooms, III a
most healthy and pleasant neighborhoodi IS III
good order and condition; has large yards on
the west and south. with grapes, fruit trees ana
flowers E. J. LLOYD,
dec ST No. l34 Queen street.
FOR SALE-The eligibly situated three
H$ii story BRICK HO USE, JOG Duke street. be-
tween Pitt and st. Asaph, containing ten rooms
and bath room, with hot and cold water. The
h house es is furnished throughout with gas and fix
lures, and is most desirable residence, being To-
Gated in pleasant neghborhood. The adJon-
ing lot is offered with the above-mentioned prop
erty, or it will be sold separate if desired For
terms apply at No. 40 south st. Asaph st. mo ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

PosToFF1cE D1scoNTINUED.-The postofice
at Thornton station, W. 4 o. R. r. has been
discontinued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.--An Intellectual at
tempt was made about three o'clock yesterday
morning to enter and rob the dwelling house of
Mr. James Stewart, on Oronoco, between Co.
lumbus and Alfred streets. The inmates were
awakened by the noise made by the would-be
robbers in their efforts to effect an entrance, land
drove them off,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
Special NOTICES. =

% BACHELOR HAIR DYE.-Ihis superb
Hair Dye is the best IN the IVorld-PeEtectiy
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous No dis
appointment. No Ridiculous Tints or UnpIeas-
ant Odor. The genuine w. A. Bachelors Hair
Dye. produces IMMEDIATELY "a splendid
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiiul. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by
all Druggists Factory, l6 Bond St, New York.
New York jan 20-eoly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

Mr.. FORREST remains in Washington for
another week when Jack Cade, ''Spartacus, .
"Metamora, &C. will be offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

WEHAvE received from Mr.. j. I. Cox
the February number of Frank Leslies Lady
Magazine and Gazette of Fashion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

CEILING OUT.
Horinr rcntcd and removed all my goods to
German building, IA King street; ] am now
closing out my entire stock Of GROCERIES,
VINES, Woodcnware, Spices, Canned Goods,
&C., below cost in order to 60 into another busi-
ness Having only short time to sell, parties
IN necd Of the aboye-named goods would do we'll
to give me a call and save money.
Also one large Platform Scales.
jan 12-2w r: KECkER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
Fairfax CO., ian 2l-2awts CONS. of Sale.

DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By
4 virtue of q decree of tho Circuit Court to OF
Fairfax county, rendered at its June term, 1869,
in the cause Of Mary +. Roberts, by her next
friend, &C. va. Lndley NJ. Roberts, the under
signed, special Commissioner therein named will
sell, on MONDAY, the Goth day of February,
1871, Court day. in front Of the Court House
containing 100 acres, lying near the village of
Centrcvilfc, being one of the tracts conveyed to
L. NJ Roberts by A. S. Grgsby, by deed, re-
corded in ibcr No folio
Terms: Onc-tcnth cash; the residue in three
equal instalments, payable in six twelve and
eighteen months, with interest; the deferred pay
ments to be secured by the purchaser, and Il re-
tcntion Of the title until the last payment; tho
cash payment to bo forfeited and the land resoltl
ut the purchasers cost on his failure tn complete
his title NJ. DULANY BALL, Commr
Fairfux cOuntys ian 2l-2awtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

RIVER NEws.-Affairs on the river and
along the river front were very quiet this morn
ing. The steamer Lady of the Lake with a
full cargo of flour arrived here from George
town, took on some freight, went to Washing
ton and will leave for Norfolk tomorrow morn
ing. The Maryland ferry boat Virginia will
resume her trips on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge E. ~ Love
presiding Geo L. Seaton VS. Catharine Hans,
bury; unlawful detainer; verdict for plaintiff.
{. NJ Castleman VS. }. P. Smith debt ;
jury; verdict for plaintiff.
German and Erwin vs. Alfred W. Gardner
assumpsit; judgment against defendant.
Josiah Ford VS.. Enoch Cook assumpsit
judgment for plaintiff.
Thomas r. Love VS.. j. 4. Reside; case
jury; verdict for plaintiff &S
Com. US. j. f. Owens; information Of VIC
lationof oyster law motion to dismiss overruled
defendant demurred, and demurrer sustained.
John T. Evans VS. B. Il. Plummer: case
attachment; ordered that Thos. Ross pay SOFAS,
subject to order Of Court.
W. H. Cook vs.. D. Pullman; removal from
justice; Judgment against defendant.
R. F. Ball vs. Adams Express company;
case jury and verdict for plaintiff.
j. E. Henderson vs. Davis and Ingersoll !;
assumpsit; judgment for plaintiff.
G. NJ. Castleman VS.. j. r. Smoot case; Jury
and verdict for defendant.
G. holland vs. George Beavers; removal;
Judgment for plaintiff
Enoch Grimes VS. Christian Mathis; assump-
sit; jury; verdict for defendant
Estate of Ellen Desmond committed to City
Sergeant.
Exchange Bank of Virginia (use &c. Tvs. Mutt
ct ais; debt; jury waived; facts agreed, and
judgment for plaintiff
Camp, trustee, &C. vs.. Sedwick, surviving,
and others; debit judgment for plaintiff.
C. NJ Castleman VS.. Josiah Ford; case jury
and verdict for defendant.
Overseers of Poor vs. Samuel Erhlch ct al;
motion on basterdy bond; judgment for plain
tiff
Exparte Z. P. Newman vs.. Carson Kane
for writ Of habeas corpus, decision reserved till
next term.
Court adjourned till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

EXCITEMENT IN FAIRFAX Monday last
u colored man convicted of petit larceny at Fair
fax Court House, was sentenced by the court
to receive fifteen lashes, and the sentence was
executed by the Deputy Sheriff, Mr.. Jeeson, u
northern man. The radicals in the county have
become indignant in consequence, and have
called public meetings to express their indigna-
tion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
LOCAL NEWS.
CHURCH SERVICES TO-yuORROIy..

CHRIST CHURcH-Service at II a.. m. and u
p n., by Rev. r. H. Mckim. 49,
ST. PAUL's CHURCH-Service at II Il. m and
4p m. by. Rev. DR.. Norton. tit o.,l
GRACE CHURCH-Service ut IL H. M, by Rev.
w. +. Gardner.
ST. MARY's CHUcH-Mass at I and II a. m.
and Vespers at 4 p. M.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHuRCH--Sermon in
the morning and at night, by Rev. Mr. McAtee.
SECOND PREsBYTER1AN CHuRcH-Scrmon in
the morning and at night, by Rev. Dr. Bullock.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH-Sermon in the morn
ing and at night, By Rev: Mr.. Haynes.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SOUTH Sermon in the
morning and at night, by Rev DR.. Hough.
METH. PROT. CHURcH-Sermon at II Il. IN.
and u p. nl., by Rev. Mr.. Benson.
BAPTIST CHURcH-Service in the morning and
at night, by Rev. Mr.. Ryland.
VILLAGE CHAPEL-Service in the morning and
at night, by Rev. Mr.. Lightner.
ALEx'A. CHRISTIAN Prayer
meeting in the n. E. Church South at 4 p. m.
Daily prayer meeting in the rooms of the Asso-
citation, 81 King street, at 4 p m.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Service at IL a. IN. and
3 p. m, at the rooms Of the Christian Associa-
ton, by the pastor, Rev r. A. Bschotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

VISIT OF DR.: SEARs-Rey. DR.. Sears, Gen
eral Agent of the Peabody Fund, visited our
city yesterday, and was accompanied by Super
intendent Carne to such Of the public schools as
were in session He expressed himself as be-
ing gratifed with the promptitude with which
the school law had been carried into effect, and
with the arrangement and order Of the schools,
and announced his intention Of aiding them to
the extent of one thousand dollars for the pres
ent year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

PROPERTY SALEs.-Mr. John H. Parrot
sold this morning by auction, in front of the
Mayors Office, the property known as Hunter S
ship yard to Mr.. James Green, for s7,75O, and
a lot Of ground on the west side of Fairfax
street, between Wilkes and Gibbon, with two
framed tenements thereon, to Mr. N. Harper,
for 500.
Beck, Knox & Kerby, Real Estate Agents
and Auctioneers, at the same time and place
sold tract Of land in Alexandria county, con-
tanning 20 acres, near Ball ~ sroads, to Mr. Geo.
A. Birch, for $40. IS per acre. Also tract
containing 273 acres, situated near Little Falls
Bridge, Alexandria county, to Mr.. George Reid
for SIG per acres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21

A UCTION-On TUESDAY, January "a, I
n will sell, by public auction, the remainder
Of my stock, consisting of GROCERIES, Wood
enware, Spices Canned Goods. Liquors in bot
ties, large Platform Scales &C., at Germans
Building, IA King street. Sales commence at
10 a. M Jan 20-3t@] F. RECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-21
By Green IL Wise,

ian 7-eots
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-06-23

The FATAL Shot appears that no
one was present with Vallandigham
when the accident occurred but ex- Lieut..
Gov. McBurney, who has been associa-
ted with him in the defence Of MoGhan.
McBnrney had expressed some doubts as
to the theory that Myers had shot him
self. and Vallandigham picked up pis-
tol from the table, saying be would show
him in half a second. Two pistols we're
on the table. one unloaded, and he, by
mistake, took up the loaded ono, put it
in his pocket and withdrew it. keeping
tho mnzz!e next his body. just as it
was leaving his pocket It was discharged,
it is reported, at nearly the same part of
the body where Myers was shot. He at
once calculated: "Oh, murder" ara
said he had taken the wrong pistol.
While tie examination was going on, he
watched tho surgeons with eager eyes,
and even assisted them in searching for
The bill.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-06-23

The practical application OF steam to
locomotion OIL common roads having
been satisfactorily demonstrated in Edin-
bnrgh, the idea hns tnken root in Lon-
don. Thu cable announces that train
way for road steamers has just been COM
pleted between Nowgate and Islington,
one OF the Northern suburbs OF London,
nnd also that other trnmways are to be
made in various other parts OF the great
city. The system promises to grow in
favor and importance
An exchange tells Of u, little negro
boy who died last week ''frem the effects
Of inhnliug the perfume of potato bugs
which he had been siaughtering." So
long as these bugs confined their depre-
datiots to tho potatoes it was all we'll
enough. but now that they have attack
ed the picanihhies, it is about time for
the Government to interfere. &
A man with soolding vile says lie
has less fears OF tho jaws OF death than
of tho jaws of life. =: g
Mamma" said little boy. who had
been sene to dry a towel befots the lire,
'is it done when it's brown?"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-06-23

ALARGE GovERNMENr CLAIM SETTLRD.
For some unknown reason, says the Sa-
vannah Aloertise,. of the 2lst, tho papers
have neglected to make public tho recent
settlement of the cotton claims OF
Messrs. L. r. and J. G. Mills by the
Court Of Claims at Washington. The
Court awarded tho snm Of $13l, 600 to
Messrs. Mills rs return for the cotton
belonging to them, which was seized in
common with large amount OF the sta
ple during Shermnn's occupancy OF Sa-
vannah. The sum above mentioned bas
been paid over to the claimants.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-06-23

Rev. William Martin, OF Columbia.
South Caroline, who is soliciting funds
for orrebuiiding Washington Street Metho.
dis. Episcopal Church, burned in tha.
city at tho time that Gen. Sherman was
moving Northwurd with the sum-" in
February, 1865, preached most inte.
resting discourse at tho Methodist
Church, in this city. last Sunday; and,
We are pleased to learn, received about
S75 for tho sacred object Of his mission.
We trust this amount will be doubled, if
not treblod. before Mr.. Martin leaves
Fraskfort. Frankfort Ky. feoman.