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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-15

place. mOst certainly more ueu-
mite can be ascertained in the morning.
THURSDAY, May %.
When closed my despatch last night, il
was fire and battle. 1t is the same this morn
ing. There were frightful burnings all night.
The great Hotel de Vile, with all its traditions
and souvenirs of history, exists no longer.
The Court des Complies, the Court of Casa
ton, the Prefecture of Police, and the cele-
brated old prison of the Conciergerie have
shared the same fate. All has been the work
of organized incendiarism and the insurrec-
tionists have done everything in their power
to destroy Paris. If the entry of the troops
had been delayed much longer they would
certainly have succeeded. The commune had
already made 'perquisitions" for all the pc
troleum in the city, and prepared petroleum
boxes and other means of firing the place.
Bands of men, women and children were or
ganized to do this diabolical work. During
the past days immense numbers of these per-
sons have been detected in distributing these
boxes, and in every case the most summary
vengeance has been inflicted upon them, with
out regard to age, sex or condition. An en-
pioye OF this legation counted this afternoon
On the Avenue dAntin the dead bodies of
eight children, the eldest not more than
fourteen years Of age, who had been seized
while distributing their incendiary boxes.
and shot on the spot. The state of feel
ing now existing in Paris is fearful beyond
description. Passing events have filled the
whole population opposed to the commune
with horror and rage. Arrests are made bv
Wholesale of the innocent as well as the guilty..
Last night four Americans-two ladies and
two gentlemen-innocen as yourself of ali
completely with the instruction, were seized
while dining at restaurant and marched
through the streets to one of the military
posts. They sent word to me as soon as pos
sible of their arrest and lost no time in 60
ing to their relief. addressed myself to Gen.
Douai, who, upon my statement, immediate
ly ordered their release. He expressed much
regret at what had happened, but said that in
the existing excited state of feeling it was i'm
possible to prevent the arrest of innocent per-
sons; that If unfortunately the arrest of any
other Americans occurred they would be i'm
mediately released upon my application, I'M
less charged with crime for which they could
be justly and legally held.
went down in the city this afternoon to
see for myself what was the progress ofeyents
Very little has been done towards putting
matters into shape in the parts already cap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
was received from the Common Council, and

was received from the Coluiioh Nouh@'i' "'
adopted -. :..
A resolution appointing committee to pre-,
pure a bin to re-distrct the city, WAS received
from the Common Council, and their action con-
Cured in, and Messrs Suttle and Agnew ap-
pointed on the part of this Board.
A resolution in regard to the Star Engine
House, was received from the Common Councli,
and their action concurred in.
A communication from the Mayor, relating to
vacancy among the Physicians t. the poor WAS
referred to the Committee on the Poor.
A resolution nstructing- tho Finance Com
mittee to report bill for the more efficient col
lection of licenses was received from the COM
mon Council and adopted
A resolution nstructing the Superintendent OF
Police to lay gutter to carry of the water from
the Fish Benches, was received from the Com
mon Council, and adopted.
A resolution discharging the Conference =, Com
mittee on the subject Of taking gas to Fish loWh,
and referring the matter back to the Committee
on Light, was received from the Common Coun-
Gil, and their aAion concurred in.
A petition of sundry citizens for tagging
across PriL ce on East side Of Water street, was
received from the Common Council, and their
action concurred in
The Board then adjourned. Teste:
JNO. j. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March l5.-The special cores
pondent of the London Telegraph at Amiens
reports that General Goebens' army is march
ing from the North Of France to take up the
position assigned it in the New German pro-
yinces of Alsace and Lorraine.
The cattle plague is making fearful havoc in
the ncighborhood of Lille.
The Times has special dispatch from Cas-
sci which says the departure of Napoleon for
Chiselhurst is certain to occur within few
days The ex-Emperor is known to have writ
ten the Emperor for that purpose and is belev.
to have received an affirmative reply.
The Tclegraph's special correspondent antlcl,
pates disturbance ola serious nature in Paris
about the middle of Lent.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Times to-day has
an editorial upon the reception of the Fenlans
in the United States. 1t considers the whole
proceeding discreditable to all concerned and
appeals to honest Americans not to Judge
England from Fenan oratory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
CITY" COT.S'tIL. 20.
OFFICIAL PROCEED NGS-
BOARD Of Aldermen,

At regular meeting of the Board Of Alder
men held March II, 1871, there wore present:
w. II. Marbury, esq, President ana hessrs.
Markell, Simpson, Suttle, Harmon ana Asne":
4 bill of j. Entwislc ", 81 81 lor iliS''''e
furnished the poor, was ordered TO be pala.
a communication from the Mayor asking tor
,n .nyrnnr;stioh of S262 81 instead of S362oo
fnr thr navmcnt of wood furnished the poor was
rccoivcd. and tho Auditor authorized 10 Issue
his warrant for that amount, 81 .
4 communication from the President OF the
Washington Il Ohio Railroad asking PERMISSION
to change tho culyert under Fairfax northWarG
to the contrc of Pendlcton streets, WAS rcce'F'u
and the request contained granted.
4 communication from the Mayor on the Pc
tition of ]. u. Jameson. received ana reau'
The netition of Harrison Kirk for permission
70 repair his back building was granted.
On motion it WAS ordered that the Superih-
teudent of Police be instructcdt u nave ,ne sutto
ON Queon street ut the lhIcrsec;", ,h lnt hind.
and have the cost assessor "s' gums '"' 'O'
ing on said streets,
IN noyIon, II was ordered that the Superin,,
tondsnt of Police have repaired the gutter around
the Market square ~, ron oh
"A resolution granting the right ofway tnr9ugh
| this city to the Washington Ricnlnoha na,,,
| road Company, was rccclvrd from Inc o''''"''
! Council and adopted 49, uar,r enclosing
the resignation of Policeman joseph Ii"ls I .m,
| wn. received from the Common H"o''' -"
| their action CONQUERED Ill; = p;ro W.,
! The annual renort nf the Board 81 rre '" a..
d,ns WIS., received from the City C"uhG'i' "'i'
nms'lea So as !" F Steam y" Fr eompany
~ VIZ sf the City Council, and adopted:
'"I pp'rrt ,,ffhc Committee OF StroeFSf upon IN
-, nf r..otting r,irli and paving gnlter
tr,nt nf Mr. puukwund property anu .h[ ~ ~,
tagging across W Ollie streel At t''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
DIED..

II ST. Louis Mo, on til" Gth instant n IxI, a
l,na md nuintuI illness Miss MARGARETTA
B., daughter Of the lat. Robert B. and Penelope
Jnncss',n, Of this place" Her remain" were
Irnurht here and inferred on Saturday afternoon
Inst bv the side Of those Of her mother III the
cemetery of st. Pauls Church.
On Wednesday, March - 1871, MARGA-
RET LEE, only child Of william ma ana susan I WI ~
tan rIacr from the Mansion House, ut 10 O'Clock
- am m March 18th -(Suuth:G Church. please copy
On the l4th inst, of pneumonia, CiIARil l..
infant "a" so SON Of Charlrn w., and Snllic j Price,
ar rl,, three months, FL. The iuner" service
viii take place at No. 81 n. ST. Assph st. ih'-
AFTERNOON ut 5 o'clock preparatory to conveying
tho remains to thu country for intcrinchl r'-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
The Markets..

LONDON, March lj--l:5O p. III, American
securities quiet, steady and unchanged.
LIVERPOOL, March l5-l-30 p. m.--Cottol
firm. Breadstuils quiet and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, March lj.-Virginia skies, old
- bid. So asked Cotton firm. Flour firm
low and medium grades active Wheat firm
except for low grades, which arc very dull
Ohio AMI Indiana lGDa 10 others unchanged
Corn active and firm, white Southern ~, vel
low Southern So.
New York, March l5.-Gold steady al
III. Stocks since the call very strong None,
easy at 4. Va, skies, 81, do. new 67t. Flour dull
and dropping. Wheat quiet and nominally un
changed. Corn quiet and unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
TELEGRAPHIC.
DISPATCHES TO TEE GAAE TIE
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON March 1.-THE Senate was
engaged in the discussion of 4 bill providing
payment for transportation, DC, to certain
Missouri militia called into the service OF the
United States during the late war.
In the House of Representatives Mr.. Edrige
gave notice of a bill to suppress the Ku-Klux
Of New Hampshire.
A general tendency to an adjournment was
manifest when our report closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15
NexHampsilirc Election.

NEW York, March l5-The World foots
up the total returns from New Hampshire,
with few remote towns estimated as follows ::
Weston Dem. 33,Gl7; Pike, Rad. 81, 29O;
Cnnnnr Ind 81,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

CORPORATION Court Judge E. NJ: Lo'ce,
presiaing-CoNcLUsIoN OF yesterday Pro
cEEDINGs. RI. z.-
The prosecution of the Mayor for having a
colored boy whipped for minor oHfense was
ended by a verdict of acquittal
Com, VS.. John Lester, colored, indictment
for petit larceny, in that he stole stove from
Daniel Henry; jury; verdict not guilty.
To-DAY.-Atter the transaction OF some bu-
sness of no general interest, the court nd journ-
ed till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, in order to
allow counsel for Newton Smith, colored, con-
yicted of murder in the lst degree, to prepare
bill Of exceptions
STEAM FIRE Engines steam fire
engines passed here this a. IN, via the O., A.
4 NJ. R. R., for Petersburg. They were pur,
chased in Philadelphia, and were named the
America and the Resolution The latter
was the finest finished one that has ever passed
through this place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

R. R. CAsE-The Virginia Court of APP
peals ha:r declined to reopen the case of til.
Alexandria and Washington r. T. Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

HARBoR SuRvEYs-Undcr the river and
Harbor bill passed by the lastCongress, making
appropriation ofs5O 900 for theJamcs river be-
low Richmond and $4,000 for the Appomat-
fox below Petersburg, and SIS, 600 tor the kap-
pahannock river, surveys were ordered for the
Norfolk Harhor, Neabsco Bay, Aqua Creek,
Accotink Bay, and the mouth of Quantico, and
Chopowamsc Bay. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

8sssSS;t22ES5S5E.S 79@S
| QNa - CO wt5C-93 -2TTG
~ = -. ! =.
r. a.f 49,. r. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

M,yoK's OFFICE Frederick Philip Foccht,
for yarrancy was ordered to leave the city. ne
was arrested for cursing and abusing people
who would not respond to his appeals for
charity.
MAGIsrRATEs' OrFmE-A young man from
WASHINGTON arrested for horse stealing was dis
missed as the charge was not sustained. The
evidence in the case was that the accused came
down here on QUO Of the Washington ferry
boats this morning III company with horse
dealer who had four horses that they were
drinKing together on the boat; that when they
reached here they went into 4 restaurant on the
wharf and took another drink; and that after
thew left the restaurant the accused jumped
unon one of the horses and rode to Fishtown to
see friend; that the horse dealer sent all officer
after him, and that when arrested he SAID ne
was coming straight back and WAS surprised at
his arrest ...--.
N1Grr EpoRT-Night clear and temlpera-
ture moderate; foggy towards morning. Ihere
| were no disturbances nor any arrests Two
dodgers were accommodated ut the station
| house.
There is a conflict of authority IN Utah
between the u. s. District Court and the Nor
mon leaders. e -
Mexico is Observation-Disclosures there are
thscatcned-thc election for President. causes
| excitement ,,... ..-... ".-....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

Su1r-m the Washington Circuit Court yes
tcrday, Sickles ct al vs. The Washington, Bal
tmore and Alexandria Steampacket Company
Action for value of use Of patent steam cutoff.
This case. which has been on trial for some days
past, was given to the jury: after Mr. Davldge,
for the plaintiff, and Mr. Dickinson, for the
defendant, had been heard. The court directed
the iurv to return scaled verdict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

- pcol,ed, That the real estate com nittec, III
,,n;mnrtiol, with the Fire Wurdena DO, and are
Io authorized and empowered 10 have the
necessary repairs and alterations made to the en-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

MAGAZINES tho book ana peri'''''':.''
store of Mr.. George +. French, % King street
we received to-day ArthurS' Peterson ;, '''', "
Demorest $, Ladies Magazines Tor Al'.'-' AL
with interesting tables OF contcnts'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

TIE CASE OF NEWTON SMITH, tried IN this
Mace and resulting in verdict fnlurder in the
first degree, was ably contested blythe counsel
employed. The argument lasted until after ten
O clock. While the prisoner WAS defended
with skill and ingenuity by Mr. Stuart, the
Commonwealth 3 Attorney, Mr.. d. l.. Smoot,
made very strong and, as it appeared: con,
elusive argument for the prosecution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

NEW MUslc.-From the stationery anu
music store of Mr.. John H. Parrott We rceelv =,
cd this morning God Bless the L''''e rect
and Little Saucy Kate, two ne" anu MUCH
admired pieces Of music s.... ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

LouDouN MARCH CoURT.-Th1 March
term Of the county Court of Loudoun conf
mcnced on Monday last. Judge Ball being in
disnoscd, Judge r. H. Cockerillc, of the Al
oxandra County Court, presided. The atten-
dance was larger then at any but an August
trrm for some years past, and during the even
inc. it is reported, several minor disturbances
| ooo,,rraa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

h;b;tions at Liberty Hall Tonight The pieces
selected are roodlcs. and No. One Around 'ne
Corner and that they will be produced IN go'd
stvle. no one, who knows any thing n "nu
the qualifications of those to whom the s al,et-
ont roles have been assigned, has any uo'o'
Nrw PASSENGER CARs.-Three new pas
senrer cars passed through here thus morning.
w., the O. A., L. NJ. r, r.. for the AortA gar
ol;na R r. They were built at Wilmington
Delaware. The cars were supplied win u new T,s
style of sleeping chair furnished BY MAY '"
B Richards, formerly of this place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

There is a conflict of authority in Utah
between the r. s. District Court and the Nor
,nnp lenders =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-15

bia Engine Company,tu whose charge the City
Council last night confirmed the rig hit Of pos
session of the New Steam engine, previously
rivcu by the Fire Warlcns will it's understood;
soon be in possession of their new quarters:
They have been successful beyond their most
sanruine expectations in collecting subScrp tlons
for the purchase Ola pair of horses, and will
soon have alapparatus and an entire equipment
of which any fire organization i'll the country
could boast
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

BLANKET THAT CoURr.n - The
above Injunction would have been in order
on the occasion described by the Richland
County Republican, as follows:
The Circuit Court, Judge Mills presiding,
was i0 session. The case was the hearing
of referees report. II was shortly after
the morning opening, and the fire was in.
sufficient to dispel either the cold or the
fetid atmosphere that had accumulated
during the nights sitting To accommo.
date himself to circumstances the Judge
had vacated the bench at the opposite end
OF the hall, and was perched upon a high
desk stool, with his back close to the stove.
Within a foot or two Of him stood Moses
N. Strong, giving vent to his eIouucnce n.
one Of the attorneys in the case The en-
tire audience was composed Of sbe Judge
Sheriff Clerk Of the Court. three sttor
reys and .wo Others.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

NEw CRY MAp.-We are much pleased
to learn that Messrs TAYLOR a. WILL,rs.
los and ITO Randolph St, Chicago have
comm need work on n new map of our
city, in which will be located every build
ing, street, lot and block as recorded at
the registers Office, and all subsequent
alterations Of the same 1t will show
every property line in the corporation !;
give the number of every lot and block.
Additions, surveys and alterations will
be named and beautifully eolored.-
Around the border will be a tastefully
arranged business directory, making, in
short complete map of reference, The
gentlemen are competent engineers, and
have had large experience in this branch
of engineering in Ohio, Michigan and
New York, from whence they come to
Us well recommended. In this State
they have already mapped Darlington
and Monroe, to the complete satisfaction
and pleasure of the people In few
days the gentlemen will call on our cit-
zens Tor the purpose of proving the
dranght. If they meet with sufficient
encouragement the map will DO publish>
ed, otherwise, not. We have good schools
and churches, but no map we need one,
let our citizens show their usual enter
prise by giving the work liberal en-
couragement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

The Bodgeville Nursery is not only a
credit to our county, and great conven-
lence, but the trees and plants raised
there are better adapted to transplanting
IN this locality than any imported trees.
They are 4" natives of the soil, and COM
mon sense dictates that they are more
likely to take root and grow than trees
from more southern or eastern nurseries
Patronize hoMe enterprise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

A SUCcEss.-The entertainment
given in Lenahan's Hall on Monday even
ing was In every respect q success All
parts Of the performance we're well sus.
tanned, much to the credit of those having
them in charge. The nusic, both vocal and
instrumental was highly spoken of by many
good critics The Charades and Proverbs
were rendered much better than might have
been expected, many of those taking part
never before having appeared before an
audience in any role
The attendance was all the Hall would
accommodate, Including the very best peo
pie of oar City. The receipts ran over $50
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

PERSONAL. - The Fond du Lac
Commonwealth pays the,.following well de-
served compliment to Hon. II. S. MAGooN,
of Darlington: "Senator H. s. MAcooN,
of La Fayette county, is a safe man. He
s honest. Friends cannot sway him from
a course he thinks right, and he does not
make up his mind hastily. Neither can an
enemy frighten or drive him. Wisconsin
wants just such men for public servants.
PERsoSAL.-With pleasure we learn
(and feel confident the people will SYM
pathize with us) that Rev Dir. jackson
has been unanimously invited to remain
another year as pastor of the p. NJ
Church Of this City. During the time
Dr. J, has off 6ciatcd, the Church has pros
pered his fine talents, unAagging zeal
and ceaseess industry have won for him
high place in the estimation and love
not only of his Church, but also Of the
entire community.
Rev. S. p WALDRoS, Of Mazomanie
will occupy the pulpit Of the NJ E
Church of this City next Sunday, morn-
ing and evening
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04
MINERAL POINT MARKET.
Corrected WeeklV,)

MINERAL PIT, Wednesday 6 P. NJ, April 20. II.
GOLD--In New York llO.
WHEAT-No. !, l.15; No. 2, 100.
OATS-4bm5O.
FLAX-Best. 65.
BUTTER-15@l7.
EGGS-S.
POTATOES-45615O.
BEEF CATTLE-4941.
LIVE HOGS 00014 30.
DRESSED HOGS-6.0 0oM6.50.
CORN-6bM70.
BARLEY-bO@6O.
APPLES-$5. 5046 OObl.
LEAD ORE-40M41.
DRY BONE--14.
BLACK JACK-$12.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04
Neighborhood GOSSIP,


GREEN CorNrr.-Thc Monroe Sentinel on.
tered upon its 2lst year Of life last week
The publishers say the paper was never in
more prosperous condition. than now
when we rejoice to hear; and hone il NAV
CONTINUE to flourish. The .Satind is one of
tho very best local papers that comes To
our table; well deserving the prosperity it
is experiencing From tho
Sent'stt we learn that the anniversary cele.
eration by the Odd Fellows of Green Coun.
ty was grand affair.
LAFAYETTE CouNrr.-The Darlington Re.
Puof'eon says; ''rhe prospects for bsun.
tiiul yield of small grain were never bet
ter than now. The spring has been unusu
ally open and forward, the wheat wos a,l
put in in good season, and the ground bc.
ing in excellent condition, il has probably
all grown, and it has now such good start
that II we have no more rain for weeks Il
will take no harm n yhe Ren,Ll.
can offers premium of S5. 90 for thu, he st
| item of local news furnished il during tbe
month of Nay.
GRANT COUNTY, the Platteville JVibess
thus announces the birth of twins; "Our
accommodating young bank clerk has been
playing the deuce. BOYS! The mother Is
as well as could be expected" - u
The Grant County Democrat saws 9th.
steamer Ihil Sheridan, of the White Col.
lar line, t-ok on boord last SATURDAY., from
the Potosi landing / ,925 pigs of lead
which, at 20 pounds each made a freight
worth landing for" Tho same
paper says that by six persons of Lancaster
sZ,oSo has been subscribed to aid in build
ing new Congregational Church at that
place, as follows: A. Burr, $500; George
Howe, $500; j. 4. Jones, $500. G. r.
Bushnell, $500; W. b. Baxter 800; Judge
Mills, $50.
CRAWFORD CouNTY-The Prairie du CHEN
Press truthfully says: 'The greatest curse
to any place is for it's citizens to 20 to
some other town to buy every little thing
they need, just because they are 'indepen.
dent Most four citizens who go from home
TO 90 theirtrsding, may be able to remember
that their money came by people practioiug
the principal they themselves should now
adhere to. As a general thing What conro,
now be found in Prairie du Chen. is not
worth going elsewhere for and as to
prices, they can be no less anywhere. "
lhe same might well be said of Mineral
Point. The Union says business
Is lively on the river this spring; four or
five boats pass up daily.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

~FAsr Type SErrING The Dodgevile
Chronicle says there is printer in that
office who set 3,S00l ems of bourgeois
type IN two hours time. If" JOS can
do this, or ouly approximate to it, on an
average, he has not six equals in the
United States. Typos here, however,
are little lncredulous. They argue
that it looks "a little pecooliar" that pos Z,
sessing powers by which he can earn
elsewhere 50 per day, jos. sells his SER
vices to the Chronicle for 50. per week.
(Which is why" we are led to exclaim,
"why is this thus?'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-05-04

AWAKENING. "A meeting to consider
Geo. W. Cobbs proposition for the cx-
tension of the NJ. F. X. r.. is called. to
be held at Dodgeville on the 10Th inst.
1t is hoped and expected chat every town
IN the county will be represented, and
that steps will be taken which shall final>
~ reach settlement of our present diff
ncuifles, ana secure US a connection by
rail northward.