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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13


TRUSTEES SAIL OF VA l. & A b Ii
1 Landry virtue of deed Of trust cx"-
cu,ed by Richard \. johnson, on the 9TH of
April, 1858, and for the purposes therein de-
cl:.rcd, the undersigned will, on MONDAY,
the 9th day of February, 1871, that being Court
day. ut the front door Of the Court House, IN
Brrnt:villc. offer for sale the TRACTS OF
LAND sold and conveyed by Robert c. Weir
to Richard y. Johnson, containing 1o3 acres, ]
rood and 81 poles This land j. beautifully sit
uatcd on the o. \. & VI. X. r., between Mali
assus and Bristnr-24 miles from the former
place 1t is naturally - fin" soil and much of
the place is now in good condition for farming
The improvements are ordinary. Persons de-
string to purchase ;.r invited I" examine the
premises before the sal I"
Terms: By the deed o'tr'!St - cash s'ie ~ re-
n,Iircd but arran grnrnts will he made ny The
,ii,r,i.. in interest 10 make tn" terms liberal.
Thr title ia believed T." be- nnqucstionabe,
but only such rs is vested III me BY sad deed of
trust will be- conveyed.
EPPA IIUNTON, Trustee
Prince William county. dec 2l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Hughett
Bryan Postmaster, Stafford {. H., Stafford
county. Va, vice Thomas Lowry, declined.
Rou'c agents Observation-Disclosures d.
G., to Iynchburg, Va, J. NJ. 7. Gleason is
transferred from route Washington TO lIani-
sonburg TO this route, vice Cantwcll, transfer
red Lynchburg, Va, to Bristol, Tenn, }. II.
Cantwel transferred from the Washington and
Lynchburg line to this. Washington to Har-
risonburg, w. w. James is transferred from
INnchburg and Bristol route to this; all at pre-
sent COMPENSATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13

Corporation CouRr-.jmlgr H. M L"~c
prcuding.-Com vs. Hugh Stridcr, indictment
for breaking into and stealing from 4 shop; jury
unable to agree case continued to next term
and prisoner renlandcd to JUL.
Y. NJ Taylor, George ". Clifford, and NV.
bloomsbury were appointed appraisers OF the
estate Of John Burke, under the homestead act.
Com. vs. John Boswell Indictment for break
ing into and stealing from shop jury; verdict
guilty, and prisoner sentenced to 3 months I'M
prisonmcnt in the city Jail,
To-DAY's PRoCEEDlNGs.-O II. Mason CT.
al. VS.. w. ". Henderson ct. al, chanccry; de-
cree substituting Willis Henderson rs Comnis-
sioner in lieu orc. IT, Mason.
Com. vs. George Sturgiss: violation license
hS Judgment confessed for costs.
Alonzo Butler VS.. Jno. Thompson and Cha:.
Whittlcsey; removal from Justice dismissed By
order Of plaintiff.
Com. vs.. John Marshall assault with intent
to kill now before Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13
LOCAL NEW S.

THE TRAGEDY IN BEDFORD COUNTY
Lynchburg News gives the following particu-
lars of the killing of DR.. Roberts, mentioned in
yesterdays Gazette:
''We learn with deep regret that personal
rencontre occurred in Liberty, about one clock
Yesterday, between Mr. William W. johnson,
aged about 10 years. son of Hon. James f.
johnson, and DR.. w. H. Roberts, in which the
latter was shot and instantly killed. The causes
which led to this distressing and terrible affair,
as reported to us, are substantially us follows :
On Monday last Il valuable dog belonging to
young johnson, was besmearcd with turpentinc
and then set on fire, and cruelty burned. The
outrage was reported to have been committed
in the office of Dr. Roberts, and on yesterday
whilst Roberts was walking in front OF the Bed
ford House, he was approached by johnson,
and conversation took place between them on
the subject of the outrage, during which, 1T Is
stated, Roberts, acknowledged that 1t was done
in his office, but discliamed having participated
in it himself johnson then demanded the
names ofthc responsible parties, winch Kobcrts
declined to give, unless by their consent;
Johnson then informed Roberts ne would hold
him responsible, and at the same time display
ed small riding whip Roberts Immediately
drew his pistol and the firing commenced,
Roberts it is stated, firing the first shot. Five
shots were fired in i'll, two by Roberts, and
three by johnson Johnson second shot pen,
etrated Roberts side, and the third passed
through his heart, when he fell on the street
and died almost instantly. Mr.. johnson cs-
capped unhuu.
johnson was Immediately arrested, and his
examination took place before Justice Stump,
who committed him for trial. Col. f. &.
Burke appeared as Counsel for the prisoner.
The amentablc affair caused the most intense
excitement in Liberty, and during the OK
DR.. Roberts was Dentist, and had only re-
Gently located in Liberty, and engaged i'll the
practice of his profession He was about %
Years ofagc, and rtcentlyresided in Alexandria,
Va"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13
A r TIE LOWEST FIGURES.

Lambs Wool Shirts and Drawers to match.
Also Ladies' Merino Vests, NC
inn Il ROBERT J.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13

DAMSBURG'S BUCkSKIN GLOVES.
IL Wholesale and Retail Agency.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
inn Is GS King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13

Fairfax co., dec 13--ts CnmmrS Of Sale
COMMISSIONER SALE OF REAL Els
~ TATE IN WEST END, FAl RFAA CO.,
VA.-By virtue Ola decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Fairfax county, pronounced ut its November
terms 1870 in the chanccry suit of l,ucrctla
Coxcn. guardian. vs. Clara CoXrn ct al. tho UNI
drrsignrd commissioner appointed by tho said
decree, will offer for sale BY public auction, ut
Cats tavern, in West End, in Fairfax county,
VA. on SATU RDAl. the DIST day of January,
ISL, at u "rock M. the HOUSE and LnT OF
GROuN ND of which james CoXcn died scZ- o.
ed and possessed. which is in Fairfax county, Mi
Va. near P;dgrtts Toll Gate, and which is par
ticulary described in decd from George Ii.
Pudpctt and wife to James Coxrn, dated Janua-
~ st. 1861, and recorded in librr f. NJ" 4, foh"
81. one of the Fairfax county land rccords.
Terms: One third of the pure base money III
cash. the residue in two equal payments ut
nine and eighteen months; the deferred pa s}
mcnls To hear interest and f" be- secured ny the
purchasers bonds, with good surety, and re-,
tcntinn of the title t" the property sold until
the purchase money sinai hav" been paid
Deed and stamps at cost of the purchaser.
u. H. SHOOT, C"mnl'r of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-13
VIRGINIA, to wit: In the County Court

UTIUUTSVU.
c 3l-tS d. l.. SMOOT, Trustee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
Summary Of Religious Intelligence.

The quarterly session Of the Board of the
Maine Baptist Missionary Convention, was
held in Lewiston on Monday and Tuesday
last. The district missionaries reported, and
reports and applications from feeble churches
were read, and appropriations made to the
missionaries and churches, amounting to
about $1,000. The Board expend about $1,000
annually in this work, which is raised by the
churches in the State. These contributions
are expended for the support of'three district
missionaries and for the aid of about forty
feeble churches. The State is divided into
three districts, western, middle and eastern,
to each of which missionary devotes all his
time These missionaries travel throughout
their districts constantly looking out for the
interests Of their district. A modification of
the system has just been voted, contemplate
ing an arrangement like that of the Congre-
gationalists, which is a corresponding secre-
tary for the State. Rev. ]. Kicker Of Augusta,
was elected to this position, which will neces-
state his resignation of his pastorate at Au-
gusta, should he accept the election. DR..
Kicker will undoubtedly accept the position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
Vice President Colfax Interviewed.

Chicago, /. Vice President Colfax was
interviewed on Monday at St. Paul, regard
ing the next Presidential canvass. He said
he was fer Grant. The Reporter having al
luded to the recent statement that Greedy,
Fenton and Wing of the republican party in
New York, intending to bring him forward as
candidate, Mr.. Colfax replied as follows
'There is nothing in it," l have had no
communication with them. and am for Grant
unqualifiedly. The people laugh at me and
do not believe me when say am deter
mined to retire to private life, and l have
ceased repeating it. have had all of public
life that desire. When / got better Of my
illness in Washington, l found l needed rest
and quiet, and came here to secure it. l
feel great deal better than when l came,
and have been greatly gratified at the mag
nifcent country have seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
Telegraph News in General.

Key West, Fla, l. Passengers who left
the Juniata before she got OFF shore above
Cape Florida have all arrived here in safety.
Lewiston, Me-, l. The republicans of
Lewiston held large and enthusiastic meet
ing at Lisbon Hall this evening. The meet
ing was addressed by Senator Morrill,.
Little Rock, Ark, l. Senator Clayton was
arrested this forenoon by U. S. Marshall, on
charge of issuing certificates OF election to
Gen John Edwards as member of Con-
gress from this district, in violation of
the enforcement of an act of Congress. The
Senator gave bonds for his appearance at the
October term of the U. S. Court.
A large gathering of democrats near this
city on Thursday resolved that we recognize
the adoption of the late amendment to the
constitution of the United States, as setting
political statues on all citizens not disfan-
chised by the State legislature. That we
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02

Morning service 1913 A. M. Evening service P
Nj. Preaching tomorrow by the rector
UNIvERSALIST,-Cor Winthrop and Summer SITS
G. r.. Moor, pastor; residence Winthrop street
Sabbath school service at 70 N N Preachpo
tomorrow by the pastor.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Oak and State SITS. No
CATHOLIC,-State st., north of Bridge. Rev. Mr..
O'Bren, priest; residence near the church,
Preaching tomorrow by the priest
Y. NJ. c. A,-Rooms in Darby Block, Water Street.
Regular weekly prayer meeting every Monday
evening at ~ O'Clock. Mission Sunday School
every Sabbath morning at 8 O'Clock. Religious
exercises every Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
Rooms open to all.
The Congregational, First Baptist, Free viii
Baptist and Methodist Churches hold social con.
ference meetings in their vestres every Wednesday
evening, at quarter to eight o'clock,
METuODIST Eprsrop,I ~ ..,,., ,,,,
ett,s Corner Rev w Sith naa,ox az
dence at the narsonage now dnn' pmn,th Of tha
chnrcb Preachina aSer Shhah IN On w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02

The only full and correct report of the
these columns, has "stirred up the monkeys"
quite extensively. The fact that the repre-
sentation was true to life, and every detail of
the convention brought out just as it really
was, has enraged some of our democratic
friends, and in the columns of the Standard
their abuse is poured out upon the head Of the
reporter. We even hear of threats being
made on the streets, and that their conven-
ton shall never again be reported in that
manner. Hold your horses, gentlemen.
When the ways of a party are so dark and
its tricks are 50 mean, as to force it to sit
with closed doors and deny the public admis
sion to their conventions, it is about time to
talk about the liberty of the press. We
know that the party in this county is Of such
diminutive proportions that their conventions
are scarcely entitled to passing notice, to
say nothing of the space that we gave up to
their recent meeting; but once in while we
like to look in upon the old fossils and make
the monkeys dance for the amusement Of the
public. We did not overdraw the picture,
we only threw light upon it, so that its out
ines might clearly appear. A prominent
democrat, whose name VIC would mention
were we as discourteous as the Standard,
turned to us, while we were taking notes,
with the remark, "This is a motley crowd,
but don't for G-'s sake show it up" Others
appeared to feel ashamed that other than
jaundiced democratic eyes should look in
upon them; even their smooth-tongued Pills
bury tried to talk decent for ten minutes (and
it was "avful straining'), but found that it
was swill the democrats hankered for, and not
wholesome bread, and so gave them swill.
We don't think we can ever let such rich
occasion pass without reporting it. Let the
democrats behave themselves and hold decent
conventions and the reports will not cause
them pain afterwards. If Hendee or Kim
ball should photograph an ugly face, it would
be no fault of theirs or the machine, should
the owner of the "mug' complain that it was
horrible picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
Preparations for the Opening Of uhe
European and North American Railway.

Bangor, Me-, l. Extensive arrangements
are in progress of the ceremonies upon the
opening of the European & North American
Railway on the 18th of October. President
Grant will positively be present, and also
Gen. Sherman and staff, and prominent gen.
tlemen from Ohio, Pennsylvania and other
States. The Gov. General of Canada. Lieut.
Governor ofNew Brunswick, and other promi-
nent Canadian officials will also take part in
the exercises of the occasion, aud full
representation of the press is expected. The
opening of this road connecting the extreme
Eastern and Western shores of the continent
will be one of the greatest events of the age,
and will be carried out upon a scale worthy
of the magnitude Of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
Church Directory.
ORTHOI]

ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONAL.-Gr Oh
State st., between Bridge and Oak streets. No
pastor. Morning service 1890 A. M. Evening
preaching service at ~ o'clock 7. NJ Preaching
tomorrow by Rev. w. NJ. Barbour of Bangor
SITS. j. Kicker, pastor; residence 20 Oak street
Morning servine 1880 A. NJ Afternoon 80 r.
NJ. Evening IN p. M. Preaching tomorrow by
the pastor.
FREE BAPTIST,-State street, north of Bridge
q. +. Penney, pastor; residence Summer street
Morning service 10.30 A. M. Afternoon $50 p
NJ. Evening ~ p. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
the pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL,-Green street, east OF
State. 4. Martin, pastor; residence at the par.
sonage, next door to the church. Morning ser
vice 1880 A. NJ. Afternoon $50 p. NJ. Evening
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL,-States ST., between
Oak and Winthrop. Rev. Mr.. Upj0hn, rector
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02

depfeciate any discussion calculated to bring
in question the right Of suffrage guaranteed
by these amendments, and we earnestly rec.
ommend to our fellow citizens the doctrine Of
universal amnesty and universal suffrage.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, l. Jyhn Wheeler,
an ex-convict, was sentenced at White Plains
to five years in Sing Sing, for aiding the e.
cent escape of the convicts from that prison.
Nashville, Tenn, /. The State debt was
reduced to-day sl,734,9O2 that amount in
State bonds having been paid for the franchise
of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, /. John Tashier of
st. Issing, accused of running away with the
wife OF man named Decker, was tarred and
feathered last night by mob supposed to
have been led by Decker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
BERLIN,
News From Washington.

Washington, L. The President has ap-
pointed Daniel MARYLAND Armstrong of New
York, Consul General of Rome
Mails, cars and passengers from Charles
ton are refused admittance into Savannah, in
consequence of fear of an epidemic of yellow
fever. Mails from Charleston will be sent
by way of Augusta.
The receipts at the patent office for the last
month from applications, were S55,05O, ten
thousand in excess of these for any CORES
ponding month in the previous year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02

The union Sunday school excursion down
river Thursday was most enjoyable affair,
although not participated in by as large a
number as was anticipated. We are sure that
those who went will never regret it. Little
Swan island, opposite Richmond, was visit
ed, and its groves furnished generous shade
for the picnic party to spread their abundant
supply of provisions on the lowly but moss
covered tables formed by nature, around
which gathered the happy children and par
ents, young men and maidens, of the various
schools that had so tremendously blended to-
gether. Appetites that were very fair on
starting from home were "sharper than two
edged sword;" but there was an abundance
for all-the scholars of the mission school
sharing freely in the repast-and none went
away hungry. Mr.. Hart contributed a good
deal to the comfort of the excursionists by
furnishing at very cheap rate delicious and
exquisitely favored ice cream Various
amusements were INDUCED in on the island
swings, pitching quoits, target shooting, and
(more particularly among the boys) gather
island in the elegant barge yosemite" gave
special interest to the occasion. The face
of nature had been washed the night previ-
ously by grand shower, and the scenery
along the banks of the Kennebec, always
picturesque and inviting, never appeared
more beautiful or attracted more praise,
even from those who had looked upon it
very many times. Besides sightseeing the
company passed away the time pleasantly in
singing, led by the clear tenor of Rev. Mr..
Penney, in social chats and in the various
amusements for which the ample proportions
of the barge gave abundant room. The party
reached their homes in this city about half
past six o'clock, without accident or loss,
except about half dozen hats that were
blown overheard by the breeze, and feeling
that they had been gamers in many ways by
the days recreation. W. have no doubt
that the excursion will have good effect
upon the schools represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
New York Items.

New York, l. w. L. Smith first mate of
the ship Enterpe, of this port, lately sunk off
the coast of Brazil, was arrested to day and
committed with out bail, for scuttliug YES
sci. The charge is made by number of the
crew who escaped from the wreck. They
say they have been offered large sums Of
money to conceal the facts. Capt. Leach of
the Enterpe, accused of completely in the
crime is now on his way to England.
Judge Blatchford to-day ordered decree
in favor of r. B. Tilghman of Philadelphia,
against Roland Mitchell for 1929 900 for an
infringement of his fat acid and glycerine
patent This is the largest decree for an in
fringement ever entered here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
ST ATE NEW s.

| Belfast is moving for a course Of lee
| lures.
There is a thrifty young apple tree in
garden in the city Of Calais, in full blossom
with fruit forming.
A laborer was severely injured in Rock
land, and refused to drink whskey that wa.
offered him.
The Times says that on Thursday, boy
about a dozen years old whose parents name
is Clary, and reside in the upper part OF
Bath, caught hold of the cars at or near
North street to get ride, and was thrown
under them. having both legs and one arm
broken, and an ugly hurt about the head
He lived but short time.
Woolwich and Georgetown will send repre-
sentatives as follows: Woolwich in 1871
1879, and 1873; Georgetown, in 1872, 1876,
and 1872 Phipsburg, in l873-'77-'S0. Ar
rowsic in 1874.
The population of New Sweden is now one
thousand strong.
The Skowhegan Light Infantry have ac-
cepted the invitation extended them to visit
Rangor at the opening of the European and
North American Railroad.
IhdlCtiluS btSWdId idJluS the iDuUudLlOn
of large building for manufacturing purpo-
SEES on the old carding mill site at the mouth
of the mill-stream in Arson.
The dwelling house of James Morse, at
Fairfield, was burned last week. The family
were absent at the time.
The Somerset Reporter says that the fol-
lowing was handed to the Pastor of the
Methodist church in Skowhegan, last Sunday
Morning: ''Mr.-desires PRAYERS for
| the Overseers of the poor. That they would
obey the laws of the State and furnish him
with decent pair of boots or shoes to walk
to meeting in"
The fall term of Colby University COM
menced Wednesday, and the Freshman class
| numbers twenty.-Only one lady had the
''moral courage" to apply for admission te
the regular coarse-Miss Mary G. Lowe, O.
Waterville, graduate from Watervillt
Classical Institute of the class of GS, who i:
said to have passed better examination than
any of the young men who presented them
selves at the second examination. Tutor
Taylor is absent from his post of duty on &C.
count of the dangerous illness of his mother
A meeting for the purpose of starting a
shoe factory has recently been holden in
Thomaston Mr.. Howe of Marlboro, Mass,
men, and the result is not yet reported. 1t
is said that Hon. Edward O'Brien will start a
shoe factory at the west end of the village on
his own account. The more factories the
better.
The sweepstake race for purse of $3.50
came off at Forest City Park, Portland,
Thursday afternoon. There were eight en-
tries but only three horses started as follows ;
-Carthape Row driven Inv 7 Rrackett chest
nut gelding Troublesome, driven by S. III.
Jacobs and the buckskin gelding Mcclellan,
driven by A. W. Worcester. Troublesome
drew the pole, with Mcclellan next and
Carthage next outside. Troublesome won
three staight heats and the race in 2 :3S 10,
2 SO l-2, and 2 81 l-2. The second money
was awarded to Carthage Boy and the third
to Mcclellan.
Mr.. Samuel Watson of Minot, while running
his wagon out of the stable, Monday, slipped
on the floor and broke his leg above the ankle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
FINAN & COMMERCIAL,
New York Money Market.
NEW YORK, September
New York stock Market.

W" fUhh. oVpltlHDVI 7.
Marlposa, 81 do. pid., 8; Canton Co: 50; Cum
berland Co., Al; Western Union Tel. Co., SO
Quicksilver Mining Co., 49,. Pacific Mail, 54H;
Boston Water Power, 40 Adams Elk. Co, SAX
Wells, Fargo Co.,Jl; American Merchants IN;
sly: U. lex. Co.. 50 NJ Y. Central and Hudson
River, 99hdo. scrip, 9ls4 Erie, BIZ do. pfd 50
Harlem, 1870; do.pfd l3l; Reading, ll5%; Mich
Central l20 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
ll2H; ulino-k Contra 1874; Cleveland 4 Pittsburg
l2l; Chicago& North Western.72ss 20 preferred
93t Chicago Rock Island. NIX Mil =. 4 StPaul
63 do preferred ,S24 Toledo Wabash Il West
ern. e6h Toledo, Wabash h Western preferred,
S.; Pittsburg & Fort Wayne 100; Terre Haute
26, do. ptd. Alton, do. prefd. 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-02
New EYOrk Produce Market.

COTTON-saies 5000 bales: mid. uplands 1873.
FLOUR 400; state 9OS6 80; round hoop Ohio
6556 40: western $50 10; southern 5000 90.
WHEAT 10000 bu; No. spring | 309l %; new
20 do 1909 30: winter red and amber western
CORN 5000; new mixed western 65s65Is; o
OATS-state 10000 western 42945
PORk-OOO. new mess, 1850 1880 old, COCO
00.0O. prime, 10. 25 100
LARD COG steam: 9a3.; kettle.
huTTER.West'n, l0a20; state, 1880.
WHlSkEYs 1000; Western free, ga.
RICE-Carolina, 1sa9h.
SUGAR Porto Rico, O Muscov ado, 9
on.
MOLASSES-N. o. A.
SPr SkTURPENTINE SO.
ROSIN-3 Is for strained.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, IA; refined, PAX
TALLOW-9Z
FREIGHTs TO LIVERPOOL Cotton.
hour s. d, wheat l01sd