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ITO BUILDERS.
PROPOSALS FOR ERECTING Bull.
DINGS on THE MARKETS SQUARE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA. "a. 80

Proposals will be received by the undersigned
until THU RSDAI, September II, 1871, at three
o'clock p m, for furnishing material and per
forming the worl; required in the erection Of a
Market House, Court House, Offices, &c.. &c,
authorized by an act Of the City Council, APP
proved June 49, 1871, and in accordance witt
plans and specifications Of AIolph CluSs, Archi-
tect, which can be seen at the Auditors office,
on and after Monday, August 9th.
The proposals will be opened and considered
by the Commissioners OF the Sinking Fund, and
the award made rs soon us practicable, ..
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids, if it be deemed for the interest of
the city to do So ....
No proposal will be entertained from any per-
son who is not known to be practical builder.
The proposals must be made by filling out the
blanks, to lie obtained at the Auditors office,
and they should be enclosed in a sealed cnvcl-
opc, endorsed "Proposals for the erection of
buildings on the Market square, Alexandria,
Va" and addressed to ROBERT S. ASHBY,
Secretary of Commissioners Of Sinking Fund.
HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
,>LGEO r. SHINN, Prest c. G.
: ROBERT S. ASHBY, Auditor.
w. D. CORSE, Treasurer. Il,
aug 25-td Comm rs Sinking Fund
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aug 25-td
DUBLIC NOTICE.

PUBLlc NOTICE. l,u
This is to notify my friends and the public
generally that | am now prepared to furnish
TlONS, having made arrangements with the
manufacturers which will enable INC to sell at
rates rs low rs the same articles can be obtained
in the Northern cities My stock is large. My
experience of 80 years in the business, with my
personal attention, think entities inc to claim
Of the public II lber raj patronage My aim and
object is ~ it has always been, to deal faithful
ly with all, and give full value for their money.
| would request of all in want of a COOKING
STON + to call and examine my cooking stove
and prices before purchasing elsewhere. also
call attention to ...
BIBB'S HEATER,
For heating . rueuiS, the best Fireplace Heater,
| think, that is made. Warranted in every case
to act well. My stock of stoves and tinware is too
varied to mention, but would invite all in want
t. call and examine for themselves
ENOCH GRIMES.
aug 2-tf 4G King st, Alexandria, Va.
STEUEf HN ; NEW RESTAURANT
-. Mr.. GEO. STEUERNAGEL
Has opened his
NEW RESTAURANT, NO. 81 PRINCE ST,
.. Between Water and Union sts., J. g..
Where he will DO pleased To see all his friends
and the public generally.
He has, in addition To the usual variety OF
LOU ORS, q full supply."f WINES imported
direct from Europe. 20
LAGER and PHILADELPHIA ALE on
draft aug 23-tf
STITCH1NG AND ALL KINDS OF SEW
- ING neatly and cxpcditously done at the
HOWE MACHINE SALES ROOM, No. los
King street, opposite the Marshall House
....r j. kARR, General Agent =.
GO Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, d. g.,
and los King street, Alexandria, Va
h. ). FLEMING, Agent, Alexa sep l-tf
QUAKER CITY DRESS SHIRTS are high
" ly recommended for fit, finish, styl and du-
rability. Those in want of Shirts that will give
satisfaction in every particular should make their
purchases at GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
sep4 IS King street.
DURE CIDER VINEGAR two years old,
i and PURE SPICES, for sale by
GEO: McBURNEY & son,
aug 81 Ito and TO King street
TRY OUR EIGHTY CENT IMPERIAL
Il Teas good 40 the best
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
aug so No 80 north Royal street.
TNGLISH CORDUROY. in fancy and plain
ID styles, at reduced prices.
sep WILMER Sl1A Manner.
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DHILIP PARK,
OFFICE o., A. Il VI. r. K. co. ,

NFFICE o.. A. IL VI. r. X. CO.,
~ Alexandria, Va, Aug. II, 1871.
NUTlCE-A general meeting ol the Stock
holders Of the Orange, Alexandra and Manassas
Kailr"ad Company ~ill be held at the office OF
the Company, IN Alexandria, on TIL RSDAl,
the lith day Of September next, utlOo' clock Am.
Bv order of the Dirert0rs:
l.. W. REID, Sccty
day Of August until rsdjournment" Of the above
mcuting aug l4-cotd
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RI TE!S.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
SHERIFF'S NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

CHERRIES NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
On and after February lst, 1871, LAY oil:cc will
be on Washington street, adjoining the, drug
store of DR.. Pierpoint. | would respectfully ask
persons who have not paid their State ana coun-
ty taxes for 1870 to call and settle. The contin-
uance Of the public schools depends upon the
payment Of taxes promptly; and am compelled
to settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes for
1860, with interest must he settled.
l. c. ONEAI,
inn Il Sheriff Alexandria CO., vi
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SS. 200 LOST BONDS,
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REV ARD.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, FIRST MURTG GE, t
Der cent, Nos $50 "A, 24j, three 81 800 each,
principal due originally lst November, 1866, ry-
tended to lst May, 1873 Coupons payable May
and November. Coupons attached from and m
Guiding May, 1871. 81, jn.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, FIRST MORTGAGE, :
per cent, funded, Nos. IS, -, lis, 49, four ut
$500 each, dated lst Nov, 1866 principal due
ist May 1878 Coupons payable May and 40
yembrr Coupons attached from and inrIudIn3
Nav, 1871. 5000
0RIANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, FOURTH MURTGAGE +,
per cent, No. i, for 81, 600 Nos. III, 1Gl, ]G1,
466, 4G7, 4Gs, 469, seven Of 500 each Nos ,pe9
1860, duo lst September $50. Coupons payable
March and September. Coupons attached from
and including March. 1871. S!7m
The abovcreward will be paid for this recovery
of the whole, and in the same proportion for any
part, and no questions asked, on delivery, either
in person, or through the Postotlicc or Express,
to WILSON, COLSTON " CO. Bankers
IA West Baltimore street.
Rol.;mora aup Old W1nWtf
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k.4{LkU.AUS.
ORANGE. ALIEN. & MANASSAS r. r.
~ Alexandria, Va, August II, 1871.
POlrGH TICK FITS

ORANGE, ALIEN. & MANASSAS R. R.,
" 4 AHR0TGH T Fl KIsFs; ~ l0'''
For BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA and
NEW YORK, and all the GREAT WESIi,
are on sale at the ticket office, corner Duke ana
Henry streets, for the regular through trains,
leaving at $40 a. m. and $50 p. m. If bought al
the above named regular hours, these tickets
will also be recognized on trains leaving at a.. 45
a. III. and 4. Is p. m.
Baggage checked through to North or West.
Take the AS O. n. train for earliest Western
aug i2tf IN. BR0ADUs, G. 7. a.
WAsH1NGToN s. OHIO RAILROAD
W N - EEzzz.:EE7E#@Sz
SUMNER SCHEDULE, BEGINNING
JULY TO- 1871.
Two Trains Daily, except Sundays, between
Alexandria and Hamilton.
Leave Alexandria 1T $40 a. m. and 5 p: IL
Arrive at Hamilton Mt 10 IS a. M. and 20 p. NJ
Leave Hamilton at $50 a. m. and 10 p: NJ
Arrive at Alexandria at g. a. III. and 3. 40 2. IN
The $40 a. m. train from Alexandria and l:2l
p m. train from Hamilton, connect at Hamilton
with kcmps Daily Line OF Coaches for Purcell!
ville SnicEersville, Bcrryville and Winchester
Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middleburg.
Annual tickets, sixty dollars; Communication
~ i. II. HAVENNER,
jy7-tf General Ticket Agent
A LEXANDRIA s. WASHINGTON R. K
M % Isg .:
SAML. u: SH0EMAkER P P resden,
OSCAR a. STEVENS. Secretary
Richard n. AcrricR, ' j. Dean Smith,
George VIM. Brent Walter LenoA,
DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAINS
through Mail Trains leave Washington, from
Maryland avenue depot, at 40 II. III. and pm
for Iynchburg and intermediate stations, Sun
days included. Leave Alexandria,, from Duke
and Henry streets, ut Gao H. m. and $40 p. III.
from Lynchburg and intermediate stations, sun
days included, connecting with the morning and
evening trains for Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York.
Local Passenger Trains leave Washington,
from Maryland Avenue Depot, at I:l5, $780, y
and II H. IN. and :, 4, G:3U and no p; M
Leave Alexandria, from the corner of Duke and
Henry streets, at 445 and 4l5 4. H., and from the
corner Of King and st. Asaph streets at e. and
10 q. m, and |, and p. m.
Local Sunday Trains leave Alexandria,, from
the corner OF Duke and Henry streets, ut 4:40 Il
H. and 4lj p. III. Leave Washington, from
Maryland ave. depot, at $50 Il. III: and IlO p. IL
Through tickets can be procured at the office
of the Company, corner OF 9th street and Mary
land avenue Washington, and baggage checked
through.
o. A. STEVENS, Gen. Supt.
w. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager iy 1T
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
" ASSAS RAILROAD.
Ia En- lsf EEs Essss7 rsssssss.al -
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w 5. MOORE,
MACHINIST AND BLACKSMITH,
No. to Union street,
Alexandria, Va.
Where he is prepared to furnish all kinds Of
MACHINERY, WROUGHT md CAST
IRON FENCES, Sc
Requiring done. with dispatch, and ut prices
that were charged previous to the wa:. jan ~
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

\ regular annual meeting Of the stock holders
Of the 4 LEX AN DRIA and WASHINGTON
RAILROAD COMPANY will be held on
MONDAY, the "a Of October next, ut the office
OF the company, corner of st. Asaph and King
streets, in the city of AleXandria, Va, ut II
u clock IN. WALTER Lemon,
aug ;U-w4w Secretary.
VVANTED.-Att the Waterloo Brick W Orks,
w on the Washington t. Alexandria Rail
road. FOUR WHEELERS and FOUR CLAY
TEMPERERS. Wages Sl.5U per day. For
depot. sep ..
TNOILET .SOAPS-Italian, Persian, Bath as
Il sorted, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond
and other varieties just received by
GEO. McBURNEI 61 son,
auc3l lGG and 10 King street.
THOICE OULONG TEA received to-day by
" aug "A j. I. MlLbO Nm.
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TOILET ARTICLES-Hair. Nail Tooth,
Il Hat and Clothes Brushes, P"rlumery; HAIR
Pomades, Handsome Toilet Sets Puff Boxes.
Ornaments, &c. &c, at
GREEN ) NOTION HOUSE,
conS Is King street
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
.SIE.9MROITS.

OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO., .5
~ Washington, February III, 1871.
Steamers Of the Potomac Ferry Company will
make their hourly trips between AL sU-.
cXandria and Washington rs follows: El&a zsS
Every hour from 4 q m, from each city.
Last trip ut I p. IN. from each city. ..
The steamer WAWASET will make two
trips week % Currioman, Cone river and inter-
washington on TUESDAY for o Curriomaa ana
on FRIDAY for Conc river, at Ga m, and
Alexandria At a. m.
S S. HOWISoN,
aug l2-tf President Potomac Ferry Co.
RFOLK AND BOSTON.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con-
Meeting at Norfolk with the steamers sN~1o !.
of the Merchants and Miners Trans - -
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. south wharves EVERY MON
DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 4.90 p.
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATUR-
DAYS, at 5 p. m, stopping at Fort Washing
ton, Glymont, Piney Point, Point Lookout and
Fortress Monroe
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
o., y. s. NJ. and w. u q. K. Rs, and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers offers superior in
all kinds of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly d.
rcrtcu To this feature. All freight forwarded
free Of commission, and through bills of lading
given.
For freight or passage apply IN board, or to
Y. ID. GRONEE, Norfolk, j. &. WATERSi
Georgetown, or W. ELDR1DGE u CO.,
Agents Alexandria.
:. p. BROWN & son, Gen. Agts.,
Cor. 18th st. and New York ave-
. Washington, D. G.
First class fare to Norfolk, 81 round trip, ST.
Second class fare to Norfolk, So round trip, So
NH lift
>s:,1s MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
$500 STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists I'll the following GrSt-class
outside steamers
+. G. KNIGHT .....:.. .........Capt ". ). johnson
John GIBSON ............ Capt w. II Winters
AND
VALLEY lTY...........:...: .....:.C Capt. Bedell
Will leave New York EVERY SATU kDAI
for this port and, returning will leave Alcxan
iria EVERY FRIDAY, ut II clock
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
Agents No. Prince street.
Agents in New York,
GEO. Il. M ERRlCk,
up ~ ~ South ST., Pier No. 80 East river
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LIFEINsURANCECO. 0FvIkGINHA.
CAPITAL 100000.

A. g. Mcilwaine, President.
d B. Remnant, ''eo ieS'ue"'S
SAB. Paul, Secretary.
D. p. Facllcr, Consulting Actuary.
Dr p w. 1hasAter' Medical Directors.
John F. Lay and John B. Wilson; General
Agents, and Secretaries Of Richmond Board.
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HOME OFFICE, PETERSBURG, VA,
With Local Boards in Richmond and Norfolk

This is a HOME institution and invests at
reserve from premiums in the State and within
the limits OF the department from which 1t Is de-
rived ...
We invite examination and solicit investment
in this solvent home institution, with names and
capital commanding confidence.
NJ H. G. WILLIS,
Gen. Agt. for Alex. and adjoining counties.
BRDroRD BEowN NJ. D., Med Ex sep S-3m
INSURANCE. a..
FIRE, LIFE and MARINE INSURANCE
effected in responsible companies at fair rates.
We represent the .. i -i.''!a
LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE, d.
prompt, substantial and liberal company.
Assets &2O,OOO,OOO.
HOOE, WEDDERBURN IL CO.,
jan No. Princcstrcet
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.7GREFIL TyR.7E
Field Seeds and Fertilizers.

IN STORE and for sale at Ijwcst rates
PRIME NEW TIMOTHY and CLOVER
ORCHARD and KENTUCKY BLUE
No. ]. PERUVIAN GUANo, PERUVIAN
0 BBHSEY;s EXCELSIOR GUANo, soLU-
BILE SEA ISLAND GUANO, SUPERIOR
GROUND BONE, GROUND PLASTER,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MA
CHINERY of all kinds.
aug 26-lm HERBERT BRYANT.
FERT1L1zERS
all now prepared to furnish to farmer, and
others the following reliable manurea' for which
MAGNUM BONUM SOLUBLE PHos-
.BAUGHS RAW BONE PHOSPHATE.
EXCELLENZASOLUB PHOSPHATE
GEO. DUGDALE&C cos. ANNOTATED
SUPERB PHOSPHATE.
WHITE LOCKS VEGETATOR.
MEAT AND BONE GUANO.
r BONE DUST OF VARIOUS GRADES.
These articles hay" for their haais l'Hre "n"r-
haustrrl tones, rendered soluble by proper sup
ply of Sulphurc Acid, and have given general
satisfaction wherever used.
Circulars, containing testimonials, sent on ap-
plication | will also furnish to order any other
: """" ~ ~ THOMAS PERRY,
aug Pm No. Il King street.
T j. TURNER & CO.'S
y. ANNOTATED PHOSPHATE.
Price $50 per ton; in lots Of two car loads &c
to 70 tons) S4S
This article, intended originally ior Spring
crops, is better prepared for the drill than ever
before 1t has grown rapidly i'll general esteem
wherever used, and, like it, rival Excelsior,
can be confidently recommended
aug % r. NJ. LAWSON, Agent,
DALI FERTILIZE Frs.
J. j. TURNER i CO.'S "EXCELHIOR."
Price reduced to $50 per ton. Price in lois of
two car loads az to ~ tons sos.
aug % K. NJ. Law son, Agent.
DER WAN G L N o.
l have lust received full supply of No.
PERUVIAN GUANO from the agent OF the
Peruvian Government For sale in lot: TO suit
purchasers at lowest price.
aug 2l-coGw IS. III. LAMB
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o. KID GLOVES.

Just received large assortment OF hid Gloves
of all sizes and colors, the best Kid Gloves in
the market for the p7icc-only one dollar pair.
sep9 [. I. BERR1, - Alng 81
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INSURANCE.

ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE,
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.T.ICHf.SHSTS

Cash paid for old Iron and Brass.
SEP U-tf
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EDECNTYDNBE-

H,HE MISSES GREENE will open aSCHOOL
l. FOR GIRLS, on the 10Th of September, ut
No IL south Fairfax street. Pupils will be cure
fully instructed Apply ut No. IL south Fairfax
street sep 2-t2Oth
MISS POWELLS SELECT SCHOOL FOR
Nl YOUNG LADIES.
The next session Of this School will begin on
can be obtained at French's Bookstore, or after
the 18th Of September on application to Miss
Powell, at her residence, corner OF Washington
and Duke streets. aug 2s-eolm
On. MARY's ACADEMY,
- North Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Conducted by the SISTERS OF HOLY
CROSS, will reopen Monday, 4th Of September
The course of instruction is most thorough in
English, the Languages Music, &c. -.
Board and tuition per annum $500 Music,
Languages, Drawing and Painting form extra
charges For full particulars, address
aug l8-lm Sj"ter N. LEOCADIA, Superior
D MALE ACADEMY,
IL Washington Va
The session of this Academy commences on
the 10th of September and closes on the 10th Of
June, 1872 -.'... r 80,
Students will be prepared for the University
of Virginia and other Colleges, or for the bust
ness pursuits Of life.
Terms: Tuition $50; one half payable in ud-
vance, and the remainder on the lst Of February
The whole cost of board and tuition will not ex-
coed $50 for the session Of nine months
For further information apply for circulars to
Mr.. Jno. g. Lane, or to Mr.. NJ. Miller, Wash
ington, Va, or to the Principal, care COL Z. r.
-" "'''' c. Fl. BARKsDALE, A. NJ,
+ q. u Of Va, Principal.
Washington, Rapp. CO., aug 9-eoGw -
TPIS COPAL High SCHOOL,
~ Fairfax county, Virginia.
Tho 2Sth Annual Session begins SEPTEM-
BIER 9th, 1871 and ends Juno 2Gth, 1872. .'-
Terms: $500 per session. .
., Catalogues sent on application to L. NJ.
.BLACKFORD, NJ. A., Principal, Lock Box
l3, Alexandria, Va. .-.,.
E:S- Residents Of Alexandria supplied at En-
twisle's Bookstore, lO2 King street Al! I'll
DEL HAVEN INSTITUTE +,
- Alexandria, Virgins.
The 18th Annual Session will commence Sep
trmbcr %, 1871. ...'
For Circulars, containing particulars address
MISS +. B. CARRIER, or 70.
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roo bbls prime, in store and for sale by
san1 THOS. PERRY, II King street
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~ L. POWELL'S SCHOoL:FOR BOYS.
W :,
Tho next annual session Of this School will
commence on the third "Wednesday in Sept.
Terms $40, $3.50 or $l5 per quarter, &C
cording to the ago or advancement of the pupil
payable in advance.
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EUE(.fTIO.N.4L.

+ O KING SHAY will open a PRIVATE
y. SCHOOL, at his residence, No 81 south
Pitt street, on Monday, Sept. 4th. aug @-lm
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ENGLAND.


LONDoNi hAhy go
Tho House Of Commons last night re-
jected the amendment to the aomy regr.
latlon bill, proposing exceptions to the re
strictions placed upon tho sale Of com.
missions During the discussion upon the
amendment Messrs. Otway and Smith at.
tackled the provisions Of the bill abolish.
ing the purchase system, and 1t was de-.
Tended by Mr.. Cardwell. Upon division
the ministerial majority was 80. The
House soon after adjourned.
In the Commons this evening Mr.. Glad.
stone denounced the University test bill
as received from the House of Lords. Mr..
Wnlpole spoke In support of the bill,
which became q theme Of general but
uninteresting discussion.
In the House Of Lords this evening the
bill enabling the Dominion Of Canada to
erect provisional government out of lis
newly acquired territory, reached second
reading unOppOsed Earl Granville &C.
knowledged tho receipts of the indemnity
for the collers sunk by the Prusslans In
the Seine, Adjourned.
The great events Of the week are the
Derby and Oaks races. The former
comes off tomorrow The starters for
the race will probably number fifteen.
The betting las been immense. The
race for the Woodcate stakes, lor two
year old colts and flllies, to-day, resulted
AS follows; A. II. Sarile's b. C. Gre
mOrne, by Parmier out of Rigolbach, !;
Mr.. NJ. Dawsons b. c. Landmark, by
Cathedral out of Miss Agnes, 9; Idien, 3.
Nine ran.
The English crops have been damaged
by blight.
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MINOR TELEaRAMs.

Stephen Kirk and Salmon Wall, two
young men who have had some misun.
lerstanding concerning ayoung lady both
were interested In, met at church near
Jones' Station, Ohio, Sunday night, and
a rencountre followed, which ended IN
Kirk dangerously stabbing Wall.
Rev. John s. Weaver, an old and
widely known Presbyterian minister, died
at Springfield, Ohio, Monday.
Tho body of IN unknown boy was
found yesterday floating in tho Ohio river
near Hanover Landing, Indiana, six miles
below Madison. He Is about 10 or 12
years Of age, dressed III brown jeans pants,
blue army jacket and white shirt, bare
looted, his dark hair cut short.
"A man named John Rankin, living at
Red Bud, Randolph county, Illinois, shot
his wife last Saturday, instantly killing
her. He then blew his own brains out.
Temporary insanity Is supposed to be the
cause.
Rev. DR.. Walter CLARK, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo,
died yesterday morning.
Ben Harris colored, passing from the
steamer Eddyvile to the Tycoon at the
Nashville wharf, yesterday, fell into the
river and was drowned before assistance
could be rendered
John Donehoo, of Buffalo, died at
Evansville, Ind, yesterday, from the ef.
fects Of pistol shot by Bob Blakcly. Tho
nIIlnnru a ra uIior nlaknlv
i'm the Massachusetts, Senate yester.
day an order to enquire into the effect Of
the treaty Of Washington on tho Massa,
Chusetts tlshingIinterests was tabled.
"A destructive fro occurred at True
mansburg, N Y, on Monday morning
Fifteen buildings were destroyed, also a
street Of twenty business places. Loss Is
over 100000, insurance $4,000.
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CHICAGO.
CHICAGo. May %.

CHICAGO, May %,
Henry s. Fitch, formerly U. 8. District
Attorney for this district, and more re-
Gently U. s. District Attorney for the dis.
trict Of Georgia, died suddenly at the
Sherman House in this city, this morning,
OF pneumonia. Mr.. Fitch was son Of
ox.United States Senator Fitch, of lndi.
ana. At the expiration ol his term Of
office Of u. s. District Attorney here, at
the close Of Buchanan's administration
he entered into law partnership with
General Jas. A. Mullgan, and after the
breaking out OF the war, Joined the mill
tary service. At tho close OF the war he
was appointed United States District
Attorney of Georgia, and has been resi-.
dent of Savannah ever since that time
He was elected U. s. Senator by the first
Legislature Of Georgia that met after the
war, but tho Legislature that was subsc.
quently organized under the reConstruC.
ton laws displaced him by Mr.. Hill, and
therefore he took his scat.
Alfred Zeigenmyer, the alleged mur.
dercr Of NJ. w. GumbletOn, arrived here
this morning.; having been brought from
Brunswick, Germany by Chicago officers.
A large number oi people visited the po-
lice headquarters to see the prisoner, but
he refused TO hold conversation with any
one. Aside from the indictments for
murder, there are two indictments for for.
gerry against him. He will probably be
arraigned before the Criminal Court TO-.
morrow morning, and II Is not improba-
bic that tho trial will take place at the
present term Of the Court.
About so Baptist ministers were stow.
ed away last night in the upper chapel Of
the University. During the night mum.
Der of misChievOus students proceeded
to their sleeping apartments, took
every garment which had been laid aside
and with these adorned the lower chapel.
The scene this morning can be better
imagined than described when the Rev.
erends awoke. With many bushes and
vain efforts to conceal their extremities
the gentlemen stole their way down stairs,
selected their garments and assumed an
exterior which fitted them for an appear.
ance in public.
Alex. Rain, who was formerly q sol.
dier In the American army and fought
against the French forces In their late In.
vasion Of Mexico, was found dead in his
bed this morning at No. 70 Fourth ave.
nue.. He left letter stating that hc had
taken four ounces Of laudanum. Failure
in business was the cause of the deed