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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

a regular seni-monthly meeting al the CITY
Council will be held tonight
The woods in this neighhorh"od Yesterday
were filed with robins.
The snow which commenced yesterday even
ing continued all MI ht aud until nine o clock
this luorning, but it luctcd almost as fast as II
fell. One sleigh, however, was on the streets
for short time early this morning.
The men, an account Of whose arrest at the
Was hington wharf few days ago, was pub
ishcd in the Gazette were discharged by a
Washington magistrate as no one appeared
against them, though they had large quantity
of counterfeit gold coin in their possession.
The Il. S. frigate Constellation which left
here yesterday evening ran aground off the Red
House, but got afoat again, aud was passed
this morning near Glymont on her way down
the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
ISy Green & Wise.
rReal Estate Agents and Auctlone

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers
VALUABLE WHARF PROPERTY FOR
Y SALE.-By virtue Of a deed OF trust from
Hugh Smith to W. g. Page and e. w. Wattles,
dated April 26th 1851, recorded in the land rec
ords of Alexandria county, Va, liber NJ, No. B.
page 347, TO secure The Fire Insurance Com
puny of Alexandria, the undersigned, surviving
trustee, will offer by public auction, in front Of
the Mansion House, in the city of Alexandria,
Va, on SATURDAY, the 9th day Of April,
1872, at II o'clock m, all that LAND and
WHARF, in the city OF Alexandria, situated at
the foot of Wolfe street, and bounded on the
north by said street. on the west by an alley sep
arating the same from the property Of VIM: h.
Irwin on the south by the property of Robert
W. Hunter and on the east by the channel OF
the Potomac river, with the Use OF the said al
ley, &c.
Terms: Onc-fourth cash {; the residue in SIX;
twelve and eighteen months, with interest fFQm
day of sale, to be secured by negotiable NOTES,
Nth approved security, and deed of trust on
the premises; the purchaser to bear all costa
and expenses OF conveyuncing and stamps.
&. w. WATTLES, {
feb 2l-ts Surviving Trust ee..''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
The lsl3krhnfA.

New YORK, March l2-St"cEs strong and
active Gold firm ut l0!. Money tight at 1.
Virginia sizes ~ new 81. Flour dull and de-
clinng Wheat quiet aud heavy. Corn de-
Ginning
BALTIMORE, March l2.--Virginu skies, cou-
pom, new, IS; Virginia consolidated 57s. Cotton
dull und weak low middings 2l. Flour quiet,
but very firm, and unchanged Wheat firm ;
Pennsylvania l69al72. Corn dull; white South
ern 63aG5: yellow do. Is; mixed Western h;3"'4.
Oats dull at 5a53. Rye quiet ut 9jnlUD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
From New York.

NEW York, March l2-The news Of the
overthrow Of the Erie Ring seems tie be re-
ceiyed everywhere with satisfaction. The
morning papers regard the results of yesterday
as a great triumph in the interest Of honesty
and reform. The Herald says, NO Coup
| d Fiat has resulted in more entire success
since the famous secoud OF December at Paris.
n adds that a few days will disclose a history
Of prohigacy and crime that will astoulsh even
those who had appreciated the character OF the
Erie Ring.
The World thinks it useless for Gould to
attempt to make any resistance to what has
been accomplished.
The Tribune says the Legislature should at
once order an election OF directors and put ac-
ton beyond any question of doubt At u late
hour last night Gould and his employees at
tempted to abstract from the safes the books OF
the company which were taken possession OF
bv the new board Some of the transfer books
were taken, but we're subsequently recovered.
Henry Sherwood, one of the ring directors,
who has not vet acknowledged Dix as Presl-
dent, says the whole business is the work OF
the Atlantic and Great Western Railway Com.
pany, which desired to get control OF Ere
with view to using it and helping the Allah
tic and Great Western, out Gifts liabilities.
Mr.. Ramsey, ex-Presdent ut the Susquehan,
ma Railroad says the amount which Jay Gould
has not accounted for of the proceeds, stocks
and earrings of the Erie Railroad is the enor-
nous amount Of $5l ,425, 10. Mr.; Ramsey
gives a consecutive account to the Herald OF
the proceedings of Gould from the tine he left
ZodacP Pratt 5 tannery at loss to Pratt OF sou
200, down to the present day, duplicating Eli
bridge of Boston, 10 an operation by when ten
millions of Erie money were TUNED over 10 MN
by Gould and Fisk. the manufacture OF slock
and other similarly ilagal movements; It's s, sta
ted that all the friends OF the late Col FISK
both in and out of the Erie Railway are reJolc-
ed at the fall of Gould, who is reported1, 10
have been for the past year real enemy OF FISK
while pretending TO work with hun and also
that Gould cheated Fisk widow out OF certain
stock of the Elnira Rolling Mill
Nearly all the attaches Of the Erie road
Known asFisk men have cheerfully given 10 ad
hesion to the new regime:
The new directors of Erie yesterday treated
with contempt letter sent them, after they
| had taken possession of the rooms, ny Jay
Gould altering to place his resignation In the
| hands of Horace Greeley conditioned that the
other directors do likewise and new boarn DC
| formed. Gould promises to make legal hsh1
| against the new men, :,
An Albany letter states that the action OF
the Erie directors yesterday spread conSterha,
tiou among the lobbyists and rural members OF
the Legis allure who were expecting to make
great deal of money out of the bill now before
she Legislature for repeating the classification
,ct II is also stated that Senator lIeman VII,
offer statements showing that Tweed cerunea
- fraudulent bills for the ninth judicial Court
House and move that his seat be declared va
| can't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
Special Notices.

no" LAssITuDE AND DEB1LITY.-TEe reIaXa-
ton of nervous energy which creates an lndls-
position to physical or mental effort, SO strong
as almost to amount to positive inability, and
which we term lassitude, proceeds from'a varie-
ty of causes. The principal of these are constl,
tutional debility, heat Of theatmosphere coupled
with humidity, climatic changes, and the phys-
cal prostitution consequent upon II long illness. :
But, whatever the cause, it must be perfectly
clear that If the nervous system is unduly relax
ed, something is required to brace it up That
something is Hostetter's Btters. which is univer-
sally recognized us the most complete and speedy
recuperant of the physical forces in existence
1t has been SO thoroughly and widely demon,
strated rs to be matter of positive certainty and
familiar knowledge, that the Bitters will not on,
~ rehnbltnte the physique, when shattered and
wasted by disease, but will also, if taken sys-
tematiculy, actually compensate the constitu-
tionallv feeble frame for its deficiency of
strength, and by infusing new life into weak
system, cndow it with the health and vigor
which Nature has denied it, The Bittcrs also
enable the body to resist the enervating infu-
ences of heat, humidity, and changes from a
temperate to hot climate. 1t is on these ac-
counts specially to be recommended to travellers
and residents in the torrd zone, and persons
subjected to abrupt transitions in temperature.
mar ll-colw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
Foreign News.

LONDON, March IA telegram from Cal
cutta apuounces that several cases OF cholera
have occurred among the forces Of General
Bourchiei, who are now on their return from II
victorious campaign against tho Looclais on
the north western frontier Of ludia
PARIS, March I2.--lr is stated that the
French government is negotiating with the
government at Berlin with the view OF antlci-
patiug the full payment Of the war pdemnl-
ty and thereby securing the complete eVacua-
ton OF the French territory by the German
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
From Mexico.

MArAMolLAs, Mar. IA gentleman from
Camargo yesterday, reports the recaplure OF
Zucatec;ls by Corrco acting in conjunction with
troops from Guarrujluto and Sanchez Orhoa
army. 1t is rumored that Trevlno was defeat
ed and wounded, and Martinez, Naranjlo, aud
Cadena were taken prisoners, losing their ar
tilery aid ammunition. CanaIes, Governor
of ramaulip,s, has ordered Querooga to leave
the State or he will compel him. This Is sly
niicant, indicating reverses for the revolution
lists. Palacioa has dissolved the national guards
here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
LOCAL NEWS.

FOURTH WARD RADIcALs.-A meeting Of
the Fourth Ward Radical Club was held las,
night in the Colored Odd Fellows hall on
south Columbus street, at which about one
hundred persons represent The following
named officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing term John A. Seatou President;
Lewis Hurley, Vice President; A. ". Harris,
Secretary, and L. B. Plum, assistant Secretary.
A communication in reference to County
Convention and the basis of representation was
received and adopted.
The following named persons were elected
delegates to the County Convention John 4.
Seaton, William Miller, T. B. Pinu, Lewis
Hurley, Frank S. Van Auken, Lewis Balti-
more Charles Scales aud Edgar Beckley; and
the following were elected alternates: A. w.
Harris, Erastus Green, James Thompson and
Lafayette Windsor.
1t was resolved that the Fourth Ward dele
CATION be instructed to vote for one white aud
one colored Radical as delegates to the Rich
mond Convention.
1t was also resolved that the 4th Ward dele
gates be instructed to cooperate with or request
the cooperation of the delegations from the
other wards of the city iu considering the pro-
plety Of electing city Executive Committee
Speeches were made by f. +. White, John
\. Seaton, L. B. Pinn, Charles Scales and
Edgar Beckley, after which the meeting ad,
iullrned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
BALTO. ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF
THE Nj. e. CHURCH. SOUTH.

WARRENroN, Va. Mar FL the Confer
ence, to-day, majority aud minority report
was submitted from the Committee on Sunday
Schools, which provoked long and spirited
discussion, resulting in a motion to dispense
with the services Of General Sunday School
Agent, which prevailed. The Conference then
resumed the examination of minister's and
those attached to the Lewisburg Lexington
and Moorcfed districts We're passed upon and
RECEIVED the endorsement ofthe body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ToTHE GAZETT
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON. March II, 1872.
In the Senate, to day, Mr.. Johnston, Of Va,
presented the joint resolution of thetIcnera AS
sembly ofVirsinia, relative to the distribution OF
arms among the States, and asking the correc-
ton of an error which has occurredin the quota
assigned to Virginia. Referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs
A bill was introduced and placed on the cal
endar providing for retunding to State officers
all United States taxes on their salaries here
tetore paid.
Mr. Johnston, of Va introduced the follow
Ing bills:
AS act providing for the payment of claims
by the government to citizens of the lns'rrec-
tionay STATES. Referred to the Committee on
Claims.
An act to provide an ample supply of the
circulating medium to the States needing It,
Referred to Committee on Finance.
In the House OF Representatives the speaker
said that under the permission given yesterday
to add to the Amnesty bill! las passed the House,
at its engrossment the names of any persons
whom member might desire not included in
the classes TO Which the House had refused to
grant Amnesty. some member had, in ignor-
ance. added the uame of H. B. Vance, Of NC.
He hoped the member would withdraw the
name as put. on in violation of the tact agree
ment of the House.
Several North Caro!iua tneuIbcrs avowed
that they did not put Mr.. VS. name on, but
said that Mr.. Y. 5 name was not excluded by
the agreement.
The CHR gave notice that hereafter all names
on Amnesty bills must be read in open House.
The addition of the name Of Mr.. Vance will
defeat the bill in the Senate.
The Ca, Island Yerba Bueua) bill was then
voted uron and passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

Took TIE WRONG MEDClNE.-A member
of the family of a gentleman, residing IN the
Third Ward, took large dose of Arnica last
night instead of some other medicine. but the
proper anlidore being speedily administered no
iuiury WAS OccasOued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

CANAL NEws.-Water having been let on
the Georgetown level of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, the loaded boats that were caught
by the freeze in the level last winter, will now
be enabled to reach their destinations The
crews of the boats that wintered here are be-
ginning to arrive, aud are getting their boats
ready to start up, as soon as water is turned in
the Alexandria Caual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
West Point, Georgia, Sept. 3, 1871.

" est FONt, y tuTglA, 5cPl. ., 1oi1:
w II. Tutt--Ueur Sir: have been HI invalid
for five years and have with fortitude and pa
tience, tried nearly every patent medicine known
to the people, without any etiectual relief. 1t
was suggested by some of my friends to take
your Vegetable Pills for which am under OBJ
legations for said suggestion: 1t being u favora-
bic one, / propose to state the effects. weigh
more than | ever did, and my health is far bet
ter than it has been in five years. certainly
there is IN increase in the family, yon may bet
if it is Il male that his name shall be Tut. Pub
lish if you choose. Very respectfully,
j. a. DONALDSON.
The BARRIERS prefer DR.. TUFTS HAIR DYE.
mar ll-eulW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

BRoUGHr BACK FOR BuRlAL.-The dead
body Of colored man named John Francis
Black, known before the war as Bruins lobe,
arrived here last night from Arkansas for
burial The deceased was shot and killed by one
OF his own race for having 'comjurea' or put Il
spell on him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
Flour Mill Burned.

COLUMBUS, Ca, March l2.-R. i. Mott $
palace -four mills were burned this morning.
Loss SIS, 900. The fire was the work OF an IN
cendiay uninsured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

Ms~ON MARRIAGE.-Happy Relief for
Young Men from the effects of Errors und buses
in early life Manhood restored Nervous debility
cured. lmpediments to Marriage removed. New e.,
remedies Books and Circulars sent free, III
sealed envelopes. Address HOW ARD ASSO-
CITATION, 30. South Ninth ST., Phladel-
pha. dec 4 -d&tw"m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

OOM MIS6IONER'S SALE OF REAL 'ES-
~ TATE IN Observation-Disclosures
to a decree of the Corporation Court of Alexun-
dria city, rendered at the December term, 1871,
in the chnnccry cause Of MacNeal & Bcacffam
ct al. VS.. Z. 5. Boynton ct al, the undersigned
us commissioner appointed for the purpose will
at II clock m, on SATURDAY, March I'D,
1872, in front of the City Hotel, offer for sale, by
public auction the LOT OF GROUND, at the
south east corner Of Pitt and Wilkes streets,
fronting on Pitt street thirty feet and extending
back sixty feet, together with the FRAME s
HOUSE and other improvements thereon. Hill
Terms: One-tenth of the purchase-money IN
cash the residue in three equal payments at one,
two and three years, with interest, secured by
the purchasers bonds, with good security, and
the whole Of the purchase money shall have
been paid, Cost OF conveyancing to be borne
BY the purchaser u. L. SMOOI,
feb 2i-ts Comm'r. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

nfs-NoTlcE There will be q meeting held at
the Princess-Strect Baptist Church tomorrow
"Wednesday evening, March H. 1872 at seven
and-a half o clock, to take into consid Grafton the
proprcty of establishing branch of the Nation
II Frccdmcn's Savings and Trust Company in
this city The citizens of Alexandria are most
cordially invited to attend, and particularly
those who are favorable to the enterprise. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

Gis" CORRECT TIE SToMACH.-It is well as
certaincd physiological fact that the origin of
most of the Ills that attlict humanity is d de-
ranged condition of the alinlentary canal The
thence arises train Of painful and distressing
maladics. AS preventive and cure, there is no
remedy so safe and sure as DR.. TuTT's VEGE-
TABLE LIVER PILLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

ROBBERY grocery store of Mr.. John
Gray, in Petersburg, was entered by thieves
who broke open the front door, night before
last, aud robbed it OF two cigar boxes full ofcop-
pers, amounting to about twenty dollars. aud
some bacon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

GALE OF HORSES, cows Market Wagon.
- Carriage, Cart Sets of Harness Furniture,
etc Will be sold at Maple Grove, Fairfax CO.,
formerly owned by Major Gleason, now the
property of William Arnold, on TIL RSDAY,
March 18th, if fair if not the next fair day, all
the Stock and Farming Implements OF this farm,
consisting of Horses, Cows. Carriage Wagon,
Cart sets Of Harness, Ploughs, etc, etc; also,
Household Furniture. mar It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

Messrs Wilmer & Slaymaker have received
a portion of the large and varied stock OF dry
goods that they have purchased for the Spring
trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
NH l2.-5t
GODS AT HALF PRICE.

GOODS AT HALF PRICE.
Open this day, a large lot of Ladies Collars,
Lace trimmed, Embroidered and Plain Linen
These goods were purchased at closing out
sale at the North. Some of them are very beau,
tiful. We have Lace-trimmcd, Embroidered
and Plain Linen Cuffs to match the Collars
Many new goods now coming in:
NH II kOBI. l.. NOoD.
NMNIBUS NOTICE.-The patrons of the
" Mansion House Omnibuses are respectfully,
informed that JOHN MAGRUDER and
CHAMP FAUNTLERO1 are not with SAID
omnibuses at this time. They represent tina:
they are the purpose Of their present employ
mcnt. ANDRE w oCuO LEN,
NH l2-3t Agent and driver.
GOODS FOR MEMS WEAR.
Openod this day, an assortment of goods for
men and boys We make goods in this line
Sp mh - ROBT. L. WOOD.
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, choice, in
IN store and TOR SALE at 4, h !, gp STREET.
NH II " NJ r. bllDohE Ed.
NOTICE.
The firm of Fl DOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.
is this day dissolved by mutual consent +. B.
Hooe and B. H. Johnston alone signing in lqul-
dution. and assuming the liabilities of the hrnl
L. b HOOE.
GEO. G. WEDDERRURN.
B. H. job NSTON.
Alexandria March lst, 1872.
COPARTNERSHIP.- have this day
" formed a co-partnership under the firm,
name and style of
HOOE & JOHNSTON,
and will continue the General Shipping and
Commission business ut No. Prince st.
p g. HOOE.
B. H. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria, March lst, lS72 NH 5-3Ot
DECEIVED TODAY AT FRENCH'S.
NEW EDITION OF DICKENS NOVELS.
uARPER'S HOUSEHOLD EDITION
CHEAPER THAN EN Err
OLIVER TWIST, now ready, containing e
illustrations printed on large clear type. Price
only SOC
THORS by VIM. llardcastle Browne, a. NJ
Price Sl50.
ISRAEL MORT OvERMAN, story OF the
mine, by John Saunders, with Numerous illus
trations. Sl.25.
FINE ARTS Journal of the Polite World
NH 81 q. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
VYAsHINGToN UNIVERSITY

40 a Fl | \ G 7 ON Q NJ ' EKSIT ,
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
BALTIMORE, MD.
The course of instruction in this Institution
embraces Winter Session and a Summer Ses-
sion. The Winter Session begins on the lst Of DC
tober, and terminates on the I'D Of February The
Summer Session begins on the 18th of March,
and continues four months.
Fees for Summer Session, S55. For particu-
lars, address
Dean Of the Faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

A. &. W. R. R.-In the Equity Court OF
Washington, yesterday, in the case OF Riggs e'
al VS.. Washington, Alexandria and George
town Railroad Company, there was an order OF
reference to special Commissioner lngle to re-
port trustees account and Indebtedness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
VIJESTERN SEED OATS.

Just received lot of prime Western Oats,
which are recommended for seed i'll preference
to those raised in our climate and soil. For sale
at G5 cents per bushel by ~
GEO. Y. WORTHlNGTON,
NH 115t Pioneer Mills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SrclDE-A lady who
had taken laudanum last week with the inten-
ton of committing suicide, but had failed in
her effort, after trying at several Of the drug
stores to obtain larger dose of the poison,
Yesterday, finally succeeded, and was on her
way to her house when the clerk who had sold
it to her, having been informed of her purpose,
ran after her, overlook her as she Was crossing
Washington street, and demanding the return
of the bottle and being refused, forclbly took it
from her and poured its contents out on the
ground
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
THE WEED
FAMILY FAVORlTE.

TIL + w ED
is sold on the most reasonable terms by
WIN. f. DcVAUGHAN, 922 Pa. nv,
Washington, b. G.
Washington, feb 24-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12
DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS AT
~ FAIRFAX G.. H. FOR SALE.-By vr-

ESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS AT
~ Fairfax g. H. FOR SALE.-By yir-
tue Of the DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Fair
lax county, rendered at November term 1885,
and June term, 1871, in the suit of Ward VS.
jackson, shall on MONDAY, the 18th day
of March next, that being Court day, sell, to the
highest bidder, that VALUABLE LOT, stua-
ted at Fairfax Ct House, known as the JACK
SON LOT. This lot lies on Main and Mechan-
les streets, and contains about one-half acre,
more or less, but will be divided into three lots,
each having front on Main street OF about 81
feet and running back to Fords line about one
hundred feet. An accurate description will be
exhibited at SALE
Terms as prescribed by the decree of 1900
One tenth of the purchase money in hand as q
deposit; the residue in six, twelve and eighteen
months, in equal instalments; the purchaser to
give bond and security for the deferred pay
ments and title retained until the last payment
is made THOS MOORE, Com. OF Sale.
Fairfax county, feb l6-wts
y QUENT TAXES.
On the FIRST DAY OF APRIL, 1872 all
delinquent taxes will be collected by the sale Of
the real estate on which said taxes are lien
list of all Of which property and the owners
thereof will be advertised from and after the 10th
day of March, until the day of sale.
BY order of Finance Com mittee
feb l3-td JAS. 5. FRENCH, Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS. -About SIX nun
bred punches of fresh fish arrived this morning
from Deep Hole in Occoquan Bay, and sold,
the rock and perch at 4l4 cents bunch and
the yellow perch and mullets at Il cents
bunch.
A vessel load of oysters arrived yesterday,
and sold at 70 cents bushel. \ vessel load
that arrived this morning sold at sloo and
$50 bushel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-12

UNLUCkY DUCKERs. Three men from Wash
ington named Frank Miller, Thomas Martin
and John Smith, were ducking with a box and
decoys in the river,just above the outlet lock OF
the canal this morning One Of them remaining
in the box, the others sailed away in sloop
towing smaller sail boat aud skitf. But the
wind being high the skiff filed and sunk, and
running under the small sailboat capslzed IT.
Capt. Jersey, of the tug Belle Haven, witnessed
the accident, and went to their assistance, ana
all hands and the boats, too were brought safe
" to the wharf of the American Coal Company