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The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

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The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

Contract Awarded.-Lewis Rhodes, to
whom the contract for building the Kent
county Jail was awarded, having failed
to come forward with his sureties, on
Tuesday last the Levy Court re-opened
the bids and awarded the contract 10
Messrs. Alonzo Reynolds and Charles
Hiliyard, at 1874, lbs. The work is to be
commenced Immediately, and TO be fin
ished by the first of December. The
contractors surveyed the ground fol the
jail and Sheriff's house yesterday morn
ing, and found that the plan had been
drawn by the architect, (Sloan) without
reference to the surface, and that addi.
tional expense will have to be incurred
on that account. The width of the
whole building will be AZ feet s inches
and the depth SO feet. The sheriff's
house will be 81 feet in depth and the
pri=vst on rest. Tfie ptfson VIII nave
20 cells-two of them iron clad, the 9th
ers strong enough to hold any ordinary
culprit.-Detdtcdred
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

They have a spring of indelible ink in
California.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

Is IL True "a correspondent of the
Easton (Md.) journal, speaking OF the
exclusion from layton to Oxford, on the
Sth inst, says:
"I heard-is it true?-that the Smyrna
Branch Railroad Company would not
run out of its regular trip in the morn
ing, to accommate passengers from
Smyrna, except for a price which was
evidently totally incompatible with the
amount to be realized 10y the run, and
would only make their regular trip at
night"
1t is not true. Passengers were taken
to Clayton, in time for the excursion,
and charged only the regular fare. An
extra trip was also made in the even
ing, TO meet the excursionists on their
return home. The same writer also re
marks:
"Mr. Ben. A. HAZEL, of Smyrna, was
noted for his gallantry, and the assist
ance which he rendered the Commit
tee"
We have not the least doubt of tbs
truthfulness of this assertion.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

There are 80 manageable young la
dies in Berlin, and only Is young, ul
married men. Our ''devil" says he
"wants to so there, bad"
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

Read Primrose's new advertisement
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

The Queen Anne and Kent Railroad is
now graded to its -Centreville.
The track is laid 10 within three miles
of the terminus.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

A son Of James Toadvine, near Sails
bury, fell from a cherry tree last week, a
distance of fifteen feet, and broke his
arm.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

Mr.. John Chilcutt, of Easton, was as
saul ted by negro, on Saturday last, and
his head badly cut, because he refused
to give the negro some lrifling informa-
ton.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

The down train on the Eastern Shore
Railroad, was thrown off the track near
Crisfield, Tuesday evening week. j. J..
Mason. Of Newtown, a brakeman, jump
ed from the car, and dislocated his shoul-
der.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

A negro boy named Perry Bantam,
threw brick Mt Herbert Gale, of Easton
on Tuesday, and cut his head badly
The reason for the assault was that Gale
would not get out of the way when the
negro was passing.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-17

The town of Pittsfield, Me-, offers to
exempt from tax for ten years any fac
tory building that parties will erect OH
the Sebrsticook river, at that place; be-
sides giving 81. 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.
: IL sho,o the rery age and LotH 9fthe Times.

A short time since Governor Bowie appoint
cd Colonel Charles H. McBlair Adjutant Cen
eral Of Maryland, i'll the place of Gen. George
II. Bier, removed or resigned. Bier refuses to
surrender the books and papers Of the office,
| and 4 suit has been brought by the State to
compel him to do :.
Walter Brown, the famous oarsmau. died at
the residence his mother, in Newbr"g, n.
Y, on Friday, from enlargement Of the spleen,
complicated with dropSy The disease was
contracted during the destruction of his bout
house at Boston a few weeks ago.
The Captain of the Gulf steamship Levasa
brings distressing information from Appalachi-
cola, Fla, that Mr.. BisselI Mr. Pearl and four
men Of United States Coast Survey vessel
were drowned lust Sunday by their small boat
capsizing.
The U. S. frigate Worcester sailed from
Boston, yesterday, for France, laden with pro-
visions The total collections by the Baltimore
Board Of Trade Committee for the re;ef of
France on Saturday had amounted to 80,
The impeachment of Governor Clayton in
the Arkansas Legislature has broken down,
and the managers for the prosecution on Sat
urday abandoned the case. and adv .sed that 1t
be given up. The Governor has declined the
u. S. Senatorship.
The [. S. officials at Memphis on Saturday
arrested Il man under indictment Of murder in
one of the State Courts, and also Sheriff. who
with the prisoner had been charged with re-
sisting the process Ola u. $. Court.
The ice in the Hudson river broke up on
Saturday, and navigation is now open all the
way through The ice in the Buffalo river is also
going out last.
During the past week Judge Gilmore, Of the
Criminal Court of Baltimore City, sentenced
two wite-beaters to eighteen months imprison-
mcnt each in Jail.
The New York Commercial slyS Albert Frank
Il Bro. stock brokers' are detaultcrs to the
amount Of SlOOWO to the Union B;rk and
several bankers and brokers.
FAUoL.ER CoUNTY.-A public meeting held
in Warreuton on last Monday requested the
Senator and Delegates in the General Assembly
of this county to oppose I'll plans for re-appor-
toning the State which DO not materially re-
duce the number of members of future Legs
latures.
The citizens of Fauquier, through commit
tee of one from each township, have memorial
nced the Legislature of Virginia to provide for
a reassessment of the lauds of the county by
special enactment In their memorial the
show from the records of the Coun-
ty Court that the recent assessment is $l34.-
26S - in excess of the assessment of 1856
which was the basis of taxation from that date
till 1870, and that it appears from the report
If the Auditor to the Legislature in 1860 that
he value OF real estate taxed 10 this county in |
sou was So: 2G5, 3lJ greater than returned BY |
he census Of that year Harretton Lnder |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

FRANcE.-On Friday the German troops
commenced the evacuation of Paris, and by
nightfall there were none left within its walls.
They retired beyond the Seine, the Parisians
thronglng the streets as they marched out, but
observing scrupulous silence and non-inter-
course with them. The newspapers, which
had suspended during the occupation, reap
peared on Saturday, some with appeals to the
passions of the people calculated to provoke
disorder Notwithstanding this influence, the
city remained quiet and orderly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

CoNGREss.-Both the Senate and House of
Representatives adjourned on Saturday until
tomorrow Tuesday SO that Congress was not
in session to-day. Previous to the adjournment
of the Houses concurrent resolution was adop-
ted by the House, for an adjournment on Wed
nesday until the regular day Of meeting in De-
cember, but it is not certain that the Senate
will adopt this, as some desire to wait for the
San Domingo report, and some want to wait for
other things. 1t is not thought the President
has any special communications to make to
COnprass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06
Letter from WestmOrelandC Co.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
MoNTRoss, Wcstmoreland Co.. W.T., Feb. -.
Public Free Schools are being rapidly organ
lied in this and the adjoining county Of Rich
moud. Some have been in operation for sever
al weeks, and by the middle Of March it is
expected every township in the two counties
will be supplied with schools FarnIlam and
Warsaw Academies, two ilourish'ng private in
situations of learning ~ Richmond county, have
been converted into public schools Mr.. Carey
Hall continuing rs Principal Of the former, and
Mr. Thos e. hewitt in charge Of the latter.
These schools retain their former Ugh grade of
tuition under private patronage. and have added
preparatory department for the reception OF
beginners, all, however, to be under the control
and manag cement Of the public school law.
The friends Of popular ed ucaton in these
counties owe much to the active efoi, - OF our
county Superintendent, W. W. Walker, esq,
in the Inauguration of the new system. The
State has no more Zealons or efficient school
officer. Accepting the position with great ~
luctancc because ne felt that his professional
engagements would conflict with proper dis
charge of its duties, he has, nevertheless, ut
great personal sacrifice, taken hold of this work
with an earnestness that becomes the faithful
StENullI vi lIlC ptOplC. N'uuCl iof~
ment our public schools in this their first intro
duction, which is the critical period in their his
tory, are receiving an impress ofcharacter which
will make them what they oug Int to be L great
public blessing
The following gentlemen are acting as trustees
in this county-in Cople Tor Haguel Township,
DR.. Robert j. Sanford, Mr.. James Walker and
Mr.. Edwin Bowie; in Montross Township; DIR.
John G. Mayo, VIM H. Omohunlro and VIM.
E. Baker; in Washington tOak Grove Town
ship, Dr. F. D. Wheelwright, Rt Rev. John
Payne, and DR.. B. R. Battailc-thc first named
being chairman, and the last named the clerk
of the respective Boards In this township the
Trustees have decided to establish five schools
three white and two colored. Rev. Henry II.
Jones, Joseph Homage and Joseph Brown
have been appointed teachers Of the whites and
John F., Sturman aud Cf. J.. 5. Healey Of the
colOred.
The colored people generally have thus far
but little interest in the schools
Very few of them came out to vote upon the
school tax at the election last week but all of
these, with one exception: voted in its favor.
Several have been applicants for the position of
teachers, and only one has been able to pass IN
examination When examined upon Geog-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

1t is said that since the year 1866 We have
added to our railway system in the United
States twelve thousand miles Of completed
working railroads, or at the rate of three thous-
and miles of railroad Il year, and we have now
more than fifteen thousand mes projected, of
which seven thousand five hundred miles arc in
progress of construction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

RULES OF CONGRESS- tenacity with
which the Radical leaders in Congress cling TO
power, and the INSCRIPTIONS means they will
resort to- in order to accomplish their purpose,
were shown in the attempt made on the last
day Of the late session of Congress, to pass a
resolution with the object of changing the rules
of the House of Representatives so as to give
majority the same advantage us is now allowed
only to t,co thirds in cont 'oing business, and in
legislative action. This design Was denounced
in such strong terms, and was SO Objectionable
even to some of the Republicans, that the NOV
ers in the scheme abandoned it, for the time
being.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

Much success is reported to have followed
the pacific policy lately introduced by the Cap
tain General Of Cuba The rich Jurisdictions
of Cardcnas and Colon, the most productive
sugar growing parts of the island, are mention
ed us among those in which peace has been
raStnrnI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

STATE RIGHTS AGAIN-The Richmond
Enquirer says:-''The principles of free gov
eminent with limited powers are distastetul to
Radicslism but they are the principles Virgin
il has ever taught. They underlaid the very
base Of the government established by our
fathers of the Revolution, and they perva,lcd
the Declaration of Independence, the Federal,
and her own State Constitution, and have been
handed down from father to sou, and to this
day are cherished by her children. Upon a re-
turn to these principles by the great American
people rests her hopes of future OF prosperity,
happiness, freedom Without them, no sta
bility can be assured to the government, no Sc
curity to the people, These are the senti-
ments and the political principles we CHERISH
and so far from their declining in Value as
time rolls on, they are more ana more i'm :
DOrtant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

A dispatch from Washington states that
Messrs. Clews, Habicht 4 Co., the American
bankers in London, and the United States gov,
ernment loan agents for Great Britain, have
subscribed for 81 900, 900 of the new loan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The New York Times states that Audubon 5
Birds of America H. c., the platesi illustrating
bis great work, presenting the birds as large as
life, have recently been sold in New York for
old copper, to be melted up and made into ket-
ties, ETC.. IT the plates arc in good order, or
capable of re-touch, We hope they may be
preserved, OF the means raised to prevent their
destruction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

CoAL-The Washington Chronicle says that
''the handsomeSt of fires for the parlor, as well
as the most useful in manufacturing. come OF
the use Of Cumberland coal This fact is all
the more profound in suggestion to our citizens
from the dangers that menace production at
the anthracite coal region. Let the worst hap
pen that may in Pennsylvania, it is source OF
comfort that We are safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The Baltimore Sun says IF Congress is to
take into its hands a measure so completely
over-ri ling State as the Cincinnati and South
ern railroad BIZ, forcing certain railroad
through State against the will of its Legisla-
ture, it would better make its next use of the
power it has assumed inregulating the railroads
concerned in the anthracite combinations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

raphv. one Of the defeated candidates was asked
to name the capital of Turkey He replied, III
you mean to include both the meat and the feath-
ers, then suppose the head is He was ed
ucated in Washington CITY :, b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The coal panic in New York is ended. The
opening of navigation on the Hudson and coIl-
Meeting canals renders available supply sufl-
cient to last until mining is resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The proposed Piedmont and Potomac Rail
road, is, under its charter, to rrn from the
Chain Bridge or the Aqueduct B.;:dge, on the
Potomac, near Georgetown, to Aide, in Lou
doun, and thence to the Alexandria and Mauas-
sas road, at or near Rectortown, aud thence to
the Shenandoah Valley road, at or near Luray
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

Speaking of the last Congress, the Washing
ton Republican says Looking back on the
record of the third and last session Of the For
ty-First Congress, We see but little of practical
legislation. a grain Of wheat in barn full OF
chaff is about the proportion of actual work to
windy ventilation of views This is the judg-
ment Of journal every way disposed to look
favorably on the proceedings Of its own party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The act relating to Geographic communica-
ton between the IT, S. and foreign countries,
although presented to the President i'll time,
failed to receive his approval, for the reason
as stated, that it did not secure to our citizens
the reciprocity of laying cables IN foreign
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The name of Mr.. Vance, of n. e.: is not
placed on the roll of the Senate of the u. S.,
as his legal and political disabilities have not
been removed AS to his legal status, in the
real sense of the word, he is ahead of more than
half Of the Senate, and as to political opinions,
they arc every way to be commended, however.
they may be considered, Just now as 'disl-
biEi 'eS -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

All the officers of the House Of Represents
tiyes of the torty-t Congress have been re-
elected for the present House They are all
Radicals The vote, rs between the Radical
aud Democratic candidates was l25 to 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The appearance of the growing wheat, IL
several Of the ueighboring countries: and es
pecially in the river counties, is said TO have
improved within the last week Or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

Arrangements are making in Washington
and Georgetown to celebrate ST. Patrick
Day. In former times the Day was always
celebrated in this place BY the Hlbernian
Snrirfv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

It's rumored that Napoleon is negotiating
for an estate in Bohemia, to which he will re-
tire. He now realizes what Victor Hugo wrote
when he indited his Napoleon the Little .
Reverses in public, Ike those in private life,
are apt to show one how much hangs on
prOSperitv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

I'll O.: OUTRAGE COMMITTEE The pro-
ceedings before the Outrage Committee, in
session in Washington, are, all secret The
Democratic Senators in vain attempted to have
the proceedings made public. No one knows
who the witnesses are, what they testify to, or
what arc the controlling influences which lead
them to come to Washington to bring charges
against the people Of the Southern States
They place their accusations before the Com-
mittee, drop them in the Lion smouth, as the in
formers used to do in Venice, and then ''noise-
lessly steal away 1t is continuation Of the
old system, commenced during the war, and
continued ever since Nor shall We ever have
Il change until the Radical leaders are defeated
in their hold upon power. 1t is we'll suggested
in the Baltimore Gazette that the refusal to
allow the names Of the witnesses and of their
testimony to be- published is Il direct encour-
agement to uuprinci pied scoundrels, that they
may wreak their Spite or CRAFTY their personal
hatred by trumping up charges against their
neighbors, or against the community in which
they live, without fear of being called to ac-
count for it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

A State Judge of North Carolina has been
accused of disgraceful conduct, and motion
made in the Legislature to impeach him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

GOVERNOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
THE report set afoat in Washington last
Saturday that Mr.. Cooke had declined the Of:
flee Of Governor of the District Of Columbia
Was incorrect: He has accepted the office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The State Senate has agreed to the House
amendments to the bill Incorporating the Cor
louisville and Chester Gap Railroad Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The lIcrmcsau Society of Emory and Henry
College has unanimously elected Rev. w. f.
Munsey, of Baltimore, to deliver the next an
nual address
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The Baltimore Annual Conference of the NJ
+. Church, on Saturday last, unanimously
passed a resolution Of respect for the memory
Of the late Bishop Andrew, OF the NJ f.
Church South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06
ID 4 r. \ ID 4 y ID & 4 X + $
Wholesale AND RETAIL.
j. ~. CRU Mp.

j. II. CRUMP,
Of the "Eirginia Bakery, No. south Fairfax
street, would respectfully inform his customers
and the public generally that he has constantly
on hund the best quality of BREAD, baked three
times daily from the best brands Of Flour--such
sS Butter Loaves, French Louves and Graham
Bread; Cakes and Pies of every style and vario-
IT, and everything usually kept in hrst-cla,,
Bakery. Country orders promptly attended u.
Iuur ti--3n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

The Virginia Court of Appeals is now in ses-
sion at Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

In letter written by Mr.. \. Ii. II. Stuart,
of Augusta county, in reference to Il proposed
branch of tho Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad,
through Greene, Madison and Cul peper to
Washington, he says "Whenever parties are
able to make satisfactory exhibit of al ear
nest purpose, coupled with Il present ability to
build railroad, subject to the laws of Virginia
and the control Of her Legislature, would al
low them to do SO unless in exceptional cases,
which might involve breach Of public faith. "
These views will be strengthened by Il judicious
general railroad law to which all railroad cor
porations should be subjected, and in which
such provisions should be inserted us will show
all persons, in and out of the STAY, wishing to
build roads, exactly what the terms are, and
these terms should be of the most liberal char
acter. This would do away with schemes and
projects for individual not State beneht-and
produce wholesome competition resulting in
tn, public benefit Let justice be done TO all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

There are now five colored member; Of thu
House of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

REMARKS.-Thc market for Wheat opens With
considerable activity for prime samples, while
the lower qualities are rather dull offerings OF
Gy2 bu :hel> red. with sales ut l4S, l53, l55 and
lGj for fair to prime; small lot choice white
brought lSi. Corn j. active, at an advance ".
la2c on the closing prices of last week; Offering
of 43O bushels mixed. with sales ut IS, - and ~ /;
small offerings of yellow, but II" sales reported.
Rye is in light receipt, with sales at 10 and 81
Dat; arr active and firm; offerings Of ll3O bush.
els, with sales ut 80 and IT.
RECEIPTS OF FgElGHT.-Among the freight
received here during the week ending on Satur
lowing: Corn 1920 bushels, wheat 1922 rye "a,
oats 800, potatoes 42j, corn meal 10, seed a.
onions ~, beans ), mill olfal 1875, dried fruit 81
ground bark 3ly sacks, bark Il sacks, -four Gl5
bhl-, dressed hogs 81, apples 80 bbls, dressed
poultry - Lbls butter 81 bbS, eggs II bbls, ba-
con 100 lbs, brandy ) bbls, tobacco 2l0 boXc-
and cases leather " rolls, fresh beef 420 lbs,
fowls = ci"p- hides IL bundles. stone ware %l4
pieces, furniture Is pkgs, fur packs, lard bhl,
game box rags 1871 BIS blooms 20 lbs.
COWS, calves, SC, lol, cabbage | sack, pig iron
40 l5l lbs spokcs 1900 lumber % 800 feet, old
iron and bones $3.50 lbs, 10 car loads OF cattle,
sheep and horses and car load, of stone
During the same period there were received
by the ". Il o. +. r.: Wheat 1916 bushels.
corn 1910 uut> 30 meal Al, potatoes l0S, nuts l.
bags, flour s. hbl- poultryG bbS, butter = bbl-.
eggs &C bbl., pork 49, lbs, stock car loadt hay
car load, wood and SLAVES - car loads. calves
head, rows !, and 1900 lbs castings and old iron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

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+ established as a grain and agricultural ware
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Apply early to WM CLlN r.
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