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For the SPECTATOR.
Strstcher-Neck Tunnel.

This point, on the G. & 0; R. B., has fol
q long time been thought to De an obstacle II
the early running of through trains, on account
of hard rock and other difficulties not usually
encountered in tunnel work. ..e.,
The wonderful skill and ln as energy
ever, obviated ali doubt. The progress in the
last three months is almost incredible, consid-
ering the quantity Of intensely hard rock to be
or ITO feet per week. from two headings only,
beats the world There were only 25o s feet re-
naming unfinished up to the hTst q March y
which will be completed BY the 18th Of the
month
This is the third tunnel on this Road put
through by Mr.. Menifee. Rail koADER.
Some people may not believe it, bat we tell
them that the course of the Legislature in tam
pering with the credit of this State, is work
ing immense mischief to our industrial u future
Destroy cur credit. and yon had as well run a
wall around the State. We tell the people
that a blow to our CREDIT is RUIN = Richmond
Enquirer
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On Thursday night last, whilst in attendance
in Warrenton, Fauquier county, Va, upon the
Baltimore Conference Of the NJ. E. Church
South, Rev. Mr.. Cowles, Presiding Elder of
the Ilynchburg District, fell and broke his leg.
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CO-Parfnership,

We have this day formed Co-partnership
under the firm, name. and style of HOOE &
JOHNSTON, and will continue the General
Shipping and Commission Business at No.
Prince street. P. B. HOOE,
lazsszaz b. III. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria. March LIST, 1872. -
with Messrs. HOOE & JOHNSTON. beg leave
to return thanks to my friends who have, thro
my influence, extended their patronage to Hooe
Wedderburn & Co., and to ask continuance Of
their favors to the new firm.
GEO. @. WEDDERBURN.
Alexandria, March list, 1872 "5A
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7 AND IN MARKET.-In pursuance Of

Z AND IN MARKEDLY pursuance of
IL a deed of trust and decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, / will proceed on
FRIDAY, the 22nd of MARCH .f
next. on the premises, to sell at public sale to the
highest bidder, tract of land containing
$50 Acres.
purchased by james w. and Joseph +. Gibson
of Gerard B. Stuart, adjoining Dr.. Addison
Dold and others, near Hickory Hill" 1t is a
very desirable piece of land in timber and cuI-
tivation, and will be shown by Overton Gibson
to persons desiring to examine it. Tits supposed
to have iron ore upon it.
TERMs-Oosts of sale in hand, balance in sly
eighteen and thirty months, bearing Interest thu
purchaser to give bonds with sufficient securitv
and title to be retained until all is maid ''
. Feb 81 ids n. K. TROUT. Trustee
nUBLIC SALE.-The undersigned. as Er-
ecutors, of the estate of Robert Craig de-
ceased, will sell at his late residence near CraoS.
vile, Augusta County Va, all his personal Is
tate consisting of horses, l mule about 20
head of CATTLE including mich cows, s or 10
hogs, wagon, several pair of gears for farm
use, / buggy, several plows, L harrow. and
household and kitchen furniture, on the l5TH
DAY OF MARCH, 1872 Terms made known at
sale.
His real estate is directed by his will to he
sold, and may be considered in market and will
be duly advertised hereafter
.sstl-s-~ sl'S+s4 j. II. CALLISON ts-e9s
Feb q st J. o. MoCUTCHAN.
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auction Safes.
NOMMIsSIONERs, SALE OF VA

| u UABLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
decree entered at the June term, 1871, by the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, IN the chan-
Gerry causes of Stout and ais vs. kobertsons ad-
minlstrator and ais, Anderson VS.. RObertson'S
admir-, Crawford surviving &c. VS. Robertson's
administrator and Turk VS. Robertson, &c,
heard together the undersigned commissions
will. on FRIDAY THE 18TH -DAY-OF
MARCH, 1872, offer for sale at public auction on
the premises that valuable tract of land on
which the late Col. George G. Robertson resided
in his life time containing about
$50 Acres,
situated in the county of Augusta, about II
miles N. E. of Staunton, on the road leading,
2 miles from the latter village adjoining the
lands of Adam Shuey, Isaac Coffman, Alex'r
Kerr and Others v asor7eea
The said land is of frst-rate quality, has been
we'll farmed, is well watered, and has on it about
90 acres of the finest MEADOW in the county
It is located in good neigh borhood convenient
to churches, schools mills and post-offices, and
is altogether one of the most valuable farms that
has ever been offered for SALE The said farm
will be sold as whole or in parcels to suit pur-
chasers, according to survey and plats which
will be exhibited on the day of sale.
The Improvements consist of large and COM
Portable dwelling house barn, stables, granary,
and other t-buildings
TERMs.-As much cash in hand as will pay
the costs of sale, the balance on a credit of one
two, three and four years, with interest from the
day OF sale, the purchaser to give bonds with
approved personal security for the deferred paw
ments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR..
N. X. TROUT.
MARSHALL HANGER
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GALE OF DESIRABLE ROUSE

GALE OF A DESIRABLE HOUSE
y AND LOT.-At the request of the owners
[ will SELL on SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1872,
in front of the Courthouse, that very desirable
House and LOe.
lately occupied by John Finn. decd, on Lewis
street The lot contains over an acre fronting
Lewis street and running back to an alley, and
and Grape Vines There is a fine spring on the
lot as well as a hydrant close to the house
ihe improvements consist of two story frame
house, with the necessary out buildings.
The lot is in a high state of cultivation and has
been the source of frst-rate income for several
years.
It will be disposed of privately until day of
SALE By applying to J. B. Scherer, Sr., or the
undersigned
Terms at sale. Sale to commence at IL o'clock
a. III. e. III. GUSHING,
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SALE OF LAND

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.
" By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta County, rendered in the case of
John Glover VS.. g. r.. Hanger, 1 will proceed
on the premises, on FRIDAY, the 18th DAY
OF MARCH, 1872. to sell at public auction,
tract of land containing
40 Acres,
known as the John Carey land, situated in the
little Calf Pasture near Estiline Furnace, upon
the following terms to-wit:
So much in hand as will pay costs of suit and
sale, and the remainder in three equal install
ments, payable in one, two and three years from
the date of sale, with interest from said date
the purchaser giving bond with approved per-
sonal security, and the title retained as ultimate
security.
JAMES BUMGARDNEB. JR.
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ITlHE DIXON LAND FOR SALE

VEVHE DIXON LAND FOR SALE.
Il As agent for VIM. H. Dixon, / WILL on the
21st DAY OF MARCH next, at ~ o'clock, on
the premises offer for sale at public auction, the
tract of land which James p. Dixon devised to
w. ii. Dixon.
This tract lies on the N. w. side of Middle
River, and contains
132 Acres,
of which about 35 acres are low-grounds on the
River, and the residue good upland, with album
dance of timber. s -.
The improvements comfortable log
dwelling house, with four rooms and brick
chimney, and some out buildings.
Lying as this tract does, on leading public
road, about II miles from New Hope, and two
miles from the line OF the Valley r. r., and in
good neighborhood, and quite near to mer-
chant Mill, Schools and Churches, it presents
many advantages as q snug and comfortable
home
The terms will be accommodating, and made
known on day of SALE The title is perfect.
- ALEX. II. II. STUART.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
THE INSURANCE INTERESTS.

10 Further suspcnsions-Mceting OF the
Board of Underwriters Yesterday
. Rates Increased from Twenty to Forty
| Per Cent.
. The companies which sustained losses in the
boston fire seemed to feel easier yesterday on
Earning that there promises to be quite salvage
n some or the risks supposed to be total loss.
There were no further suspensions reported yes
erday, and oil Of those which were badly affected
re actively engaged In making up their impair
ncnt, or are awaiting the order OF the Commits
Homer of the Insurance Department to do so. Some
Companies have, by their Board OF Directors. de-
ided to make up such impairment as the Super
htendent may order, but have not yet levied the
Assessment. The Arctic and Holman have de-
crmined to MAKE up whatever sum the Superin-
heir directors to do so. The impairment OF the
primer company Is only twenty per cent, while
hey have an abundance OF assets-$350, ,000-to
lay oil losses reinsure their risks and continue
|usiness without any interruption or embarrass-
hent. The Secretary declares that there Is no me-
essity for any assessment; but to place them
elves beyond all chance OF criticism, they
Iigh as nity per cent. The Board OF Fire Under
brtters met yesterday and had three hours ses-
ION. The principal business was the considera-
lon OF tho proposed increase In the schedule OF
RIes. The proposed increase was adopted, and
he Secretary was ordered to. prepare it for pubi-
alton. He was not yesterday in a position to give
etails, but 1t is understood that the rates have
cr cent on the difierent classes and the rates Of
BROKERAGE by five per cent. Mr.. Henshaw, the
ecretary of the Board, will to-day be In postion
\ give the details TO the press.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
MEETING OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.

The steam street Car Proposal-Experis
mental Journey Proposed To-Day.
The Assistant Aldermanic Committee on Rail-
roads, to whom was referred the amended resolu-
ton OF the Board Of Aldermen giving the street
railroad companies permission to run dummy en-
gines or steam street cars met yesterday for the
purpose of hearing any objections to be urged
against granting such permission.
The words "horse epidemic" and "thirty days"
were stricken out OF the original resolution, and
the words "three months substituted.
Mayor Powell and Alderman Richardson, OF
Brooklyn, and several other gentlemen interested
in railroad matters, were In attendance.
Mr.. Peck, as representative OF q steam street car
company, explained to those present the workings
of the car. IL Is economcal-nore SO than the cost
OF horse car; can be stopped within six feet;
there Is no noise except little pufine, perhaps,
going up hill the coal used Is anthracite, and there
Is no smoke or disagreeable smell therefrOm; the
engine has a nominal power OF Ave horses, which
upon o grade can be increased TO twenty horse
power; the ordinary track is adaptable for the use
Mr.. Camp also spoke in favor OF the use of the
steam car. He had, he said, travelled on % one as
the rate OF thirty miles an hour and 1t was braked
up', as quickly as any ordinary street car. The
steam car is entirely free from smell OF coal or
smoke or SCOT, and travels smoothly. The steam
may be utilized for heating the car IN WINTER tme
All the machinery lies under the car.
There were no ObjectOrs to the plan present.
+ The committee then adjourned. To-day th0
Committee intend to avail themselves OF o ride on
the steam car on the Blocker street line.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
FIRE In WILLIAMSBURG.

Partial Destruction OF an Extensive
Malt Housc-LOss About Eighty Thou
sand Dollars.
A fire broke out In the extensive malt house OF
Altenbrand Bros, Sixth and North Seventh
streets, Williamsburg, shortly before five O'Clock
yesterday morning, damaging the building and
stock to the amount OF about eighty thousand dol
lars. The fire originated in the kiln house and
spread rapidly through the entire establishment,
but the iii emen managed to confne the flames to it.
The loss on building, owned by the Altenbrand
Bros, win reach s2O0Oo insured for $45O goo in the
following named companies Imperial, $4,000;
Phoenix, $10,G00; Globe, $4,000; Kings County,
5000; Williamsburg City, $1,000.
The loss on gran which was stored at the risk
OF the owners, will probably reach 100000. The
lose losers are BerKenne u Schneider $1,000 bushels; /;
bushels: Altenbrand Bros, 10000 bushels. There
were also about eight thousand bushels malt ON
hand.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
ment Of Public Works, and John ,. seren, con-


DKPARTnRNr or PUBLIC WORKS.
- - NEW Y0RK, Nov. 10, 1872
Hon DANIEL ID. CosovER. Chairman Committee ON Pub
nc WORKS, board OF Aldermen
pE4R SiR=fo1r letter Of 18th inst, with resolution
adopted by the Board Of Aldermen August S. 1872 was
duly received and IN answer the wish expressed
your letter that would give the committee my opinion
IN Writing as 70 the probable cost OF erecting works and
laying the pipes tor distributing salt
fr0m the North River through the city from works
sanitary and slch other purposes as II can be
applied to, and also the probable doing and my
opinion Of the advlsaby Of such undcrAfin as IS
contemplated in the resolution mentioned reply that
Immediately the receipt Of your directed the
Chief Engineer OF the Cr0ton Aqucduct and John j.
Serrel Consulting Engineer to take the subject
cratfon and report TO me In writing their views in
lation to It, and their reports herewith appended
The importance OF thesubect OF increasing the supply
guard against large Ares and for other purposes early
engaged my attention after taking charge OF tins Depart
men and my endeavers have been unlemtting towards
that end but great delays have been experienced from
financial troubles and for month the laying of the
thirty six inch main the East side Of the city was de-
layed; otherwise IL would now be completed .
Investigations made me that with other large
mains from the reservoirs to the lower part OF the city
supply Of Cr0on water equal to any emergency and the
needed sanitary purposes be obtained much cheaper
and quicker than by any other means; consequently
cannot the plan contemplated by the resolu-
tons OF inquiry.
For further information would respectfully refer the
committee to the reports OF Messrs Tracy and Serrel
1872. Respectfully, GEORGE NJ VAN MORT.
Commissioner of Public Works.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
THE JERSEY POLICE WAR.

In the New Jersey Supreme Court, at Trenton,
yesterday, the case Of the Police Commissioners Of
Jersey City was taken up. Mr.. Dixon, counsel for
the defendants, made motion to dismiss the pro-
ceedings, the ground OF irregularity, and after
Court refused to grant the motion. On further
application OF Mr. Dixon for postponement Of the
nnai nesIins y, sne csss ~ cvnsyyuencS ~ pg ps,cb
ard-from the State, the Court decided that the
final hearing will take place on Monday next ~
seven O'Clock p. M. Messrs. Albeit cpd Ransom
appeared for the relatora-tha new Police com
mieeiQnerA
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
PROBABLE FATALITY IN wEsTCHEsTIR

At White Palms. westchester county, on Tues
day afternoon, James Brundage, aged seventeen,
was accidentally shot, and, perhaps fatally
wounded, by Frank Carpenter, Q boy Of eleven.
The latter, it appears, was carelessly handling q
six-barrelled revolver, which was supposed to be
unoaded, and while pointing 1t at Brundage pulled
the trigger lodging bullet in his head. The
ieaden messenger entered on the right side Of the
nose and crashing through the skull, lodged
underneath the left eye where II still remains.
The injured youth was In critical CQpdtti0n up 70
last evening
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
Letter from MIR. Serrell, Consulting En-
ginecr Of the Croton Aqucduct.

IL,
GEORGE M. VAN NoRr, ESQ.,, Commissioner Of Pubic
subject q supplying city water drawn from the
e r. and % sanitary S s a 1n 1se a
opinion the benefits likely to result from such proceed
ing would not be commensurate with the cost for the fol-
s effect water Sm the c5Stsn the
extngushng Of fires similar in conseqnence Of the
unimporiant which is used, not exceeding eight or
ten cent Of saturaton coga be obtained from the
largest the year much weaker brine could only
e an psr sRy q q d sddGas % OBJ
M ssd e % Sps s SS would Re
goods and buildings saved IT from ne but wet with brine
aS es sSsS sSpped Will such yt
greater than those supplied with fresh water in
ausnce Of more active corroson from the salt. :. =.
ts TSs ae saG at ne aa es
IN h S & G sPs
sa s. onsd ss az Saa s
% is Il n s y pss e has sspy nSa dose
ror this s ss e with strong Z @ e5as in
dsfyed Sssdr rom use in sxinsusHisg ecnsSsIs
oStsnsd @ IN consequence sf almost the whole body Of
oes ss 81 res. M e. s the s It's
constant at all periods maintains current in the
%aeh Obtained than would Ss Column Of
ish water from the rivers would be as good for exn.
d set for i as frequently as they arc a.
command from the Croton River and Its tributaries is
fr m ss city
e Of S OF an eS haTe
snmed great magnitude the tardy application Of SUM-
sss Sssr s ss y sRGy
furnish large quantities panic aqSng remen ne & IRON sS
RSaGaCn' %inG Of 'H' a'ea0 e n'enSe '0'u a'a n'sn
city IN s5 explosion and panic that oi is4 high Winds
the great fires Of Portland and Chicago and late dscoy
and consequent tardy application OF water THAT lately
have before remarked tha. the quantity Of croton
a command appears be ample for present and
future wants the reservoirs centrally situated for i
system dlsirenton y large feeder mains as now
am Of that all the p, wS,e that San be
will be readily obtained far less FIRST cost than the in
rivers would entail, and at infinitely less for mante
nance on more active corroson by salt and
from the North River was used.
quickly IS the steam frc engines can Be ready 10 IT.
pipes IN rapid motion induces me to Recommend the con.
city most liable 70 diastrous conasrsons sch cstcrs
10 be supplied with Croton and kept full ready
s steam
would enable and ensure full supply Of water for the
5000 each
Under any circumstances the use OF steam FIRE engines
should be continued fer 1t l. certain that as the quantity
OF water discharged At outlets from reservoir Is in
creased the effective force of for attaining needed
altitude is diminished, and must be supplied by mechanl
cal means Independent OF the original source remain,
'''' JofiS J. sERRELL, Consulting Engineer.
Salt Water for thc City-Letter from the
Commissioners Of Public Works as TO
It's Practicability.-
In reply to communication from the Chairman
Of the Committee on Public Works Of the Board OF
Aldermen, Commissioner Van Mort has written the
following letter on the subject Of introducing salt
water into the city, enclosing the reports OF
The New York herald., 1872-11-21

TDe ASSOCIATION TO ADMINISTER missionary Alu 10
the Indian met at the Bible House yesterday. They
elected officers and appointed a committee OF two
ladies in each parish to solicit anu receive aid Tor
the Indian missions.
The coachmakers met in Convention at the St.
Nicholas Hotel yesterday, Mr.. Kmball, Of Maine,
presiding. The only business transacted was the
passing OF two resolutions-one to the effect that
all carriage builders be admitted to honorary mem
there Be- an Uniform track Of road through
out the country.
On the 9th inst. Mr.. Halett Odell, OF "a Willett
street, charges he gave Theodore Hanser, an en-
ploye OF his, $500 with which to buy three horses
somewhere down on Long Island. Mr.. Hanser, it
is alleged, got drunk and spent the money among
yesterday caused his arrest and had him taken be-
lore Justice Scott at Essex Market Police Court,
where be was committed In default OF s 200 bail.
Lester wasserman, O dry goods peddler living at
&C James street, was arraigned before Judge Hogan
at the Tombs Police Court yesterday, on charge
preferred by James Sheehan, Of 0S Warren street,
Brooklyn OF assault with loaded pistol. At q
quarter past eight Tuesday night Wasserman and
sheehan got into discussion at the house of the
former, and 1t is alleged by Sheehan that Wasser
man presented pistol at him and fired, the ball,
however. not hitting him. Wasserman was held
to answer in default OF $500 bail.
Four OF the vile dens on wooster street were
pulled" by the ponce unoer thc oIrection Oh cap
tain Mccullough Of the Eighth precinct on Tues
day evening These places arc known as ''dves,"
and are located in easements; q cigar store or
some other light business being blind to their
real character. The names OF the women Keeping
them are Georgiana Roberts, Lizzie Bomis, Cena
Howard and Ida sharp. they were committed in
default OF $500 bail each, to await examination for
keeping disorderly houses.
the case OF Charles Woods who keeps place at
CSC Broadway, ostensbly for the sale OF tickets to
concert, charged with carrying on scheme or de-
vice of chance in the nature OF lottery, came up
before Justice Cox, at Jefferson Market Police
Court for examination yesterday afternoon. Dis
trict Attorney Sullivan appeared for the people and
Counsellor Howe for the defence. Alter careful
cr0ss-examinaton OF the complainant by Mr.. Howe
and arguments by counsel Justice Cox granted de.
fendant time 10 submit points, and reserved deei-
sion.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21
FOUND IN THE WATER,

The body OF an unknown man was yesterday
Sund in the water at the Penitentiary gate,
Lbcrwell's Island. The remains win be sent TO
a Morgue. where Coroner Herman will hold an
IuueeS
The New York herald., 1872-11-21

gushed itself n deprived OF oxygen. This being the
case, incombustible gases equal to onefourth the
capacity OF any building would enectualy extln-
gush ire therein.
Most Of our steamships and large manufacturing
establishments produce at least 100000 cubic feet
OF steam. nitrogen and carbonlc acid gas every
fifteen minutes. This agent, II properly managed,
is far more efficient fer extingushing fires than
water would be- and has no injurious effects on
merchandise. This immense volume OF steam and
gas might be easily conducted through suitable
pipes to any part OF the ship or factory The pres
ent hre engine may be easily arranged with an
attachment lifted TO the smoke-stack for conduct
ing the exhaust steam and the results OF c0mbus-
tOn into building, without afIecting their capac-
ity for forcing water; or separate boilers and
furnaces might be cheaply made to extinguish the
IRE with gas and steam alone.
JOSHUA KIDD, 66 Broad street.
The New York herald., 1872-11-21

Making total cost Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S22 800 600
to carry 600 gallons Of water per day from the VI
city at elevation of about 1873 above tide
would take several to construct and bring such
system INTO use ana would also Involve the
The expense of maintaining and operating such sys.
tural such system been brought into
The actual expense IN maintanin and operating the
gines and pumps IN the city Of Brooklyn TO pump
sand dollars year We therefore, safely conclude
that the expense Of maintaining and operating this sys
lars year, and that the maintaining the sysem Of
elusive of general renewal would be over one hundred
expense OF over six hundred thousand dollars
Cast iron Ia the best and cheapest material known
for the construction Of pipes for conveying salt water
mechanical appliance brought into to the
time which will permanently protect cast iron from the
and cannot be counted to last than ten years
The necessity OF the two additional mains and the
cessay cross mains above alluded To- for perfectng the
within reach of the Fire Department such copous sup
ply OF water under great head that there need be
discussed by would respectfully urge upon your
day, for laying these additional mains and, as
every steam vessel plying in this harbor which Gro.
ton water shall only be supplied with water the
Uss sSe ey s s rS
ing gallons of water hour at elevation Of 200
feet their boilers Of sufficient capacity to furnish
such capacity the pump shall be large the boiler
can furnish steam pump water under 200 feet head and
them to furnish their boats TO perform service at such
points and at such time the Fire Department may
direct in case Of large fire 4 this regulation was es
tablshed 1t would include all the ferry and tug boats in
'ns na''0' }EDwAkby byGHp'R T. Tracy Chief Engineer