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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16
LOCAL EKEVITIES.

There was ''spit" of snow this evening
about two O'CLOCK.
Three new locomotives for the G. q o. K. II.
passcd through this city via the o., a. Il NJ.
r. r. to-day.
AS will be seen by reference to notice in
another column meeting of the Sun Fire Co.
will be held next Monday night for the trans
action Of important business
The weather to-day was bad on the sick
horses, and though more Of them were on the
streets than yesterday, their symptoms were
said not to be so favorable.
Thursday next is what is termed in the Cath.
oic Church the Feast OF the Presentation OF
the Blessed Virgin, upon which occasion the
annual renewal Of clerical promises will take
place.
Mr.. Benjamin Baggctt, while walking in his
cabbage patch on the western suburbs last night
flushed a thief who was lying prone in one of
the rows, who ran off so rapidly that his identi-
ty could not be determined
The horses of the Columbia Fire Co., under
the assiduous care of their driver Mr.. Brown,
have so far escaped the horse disease. They
were this morning in perfect health, and ready
to take their engine to fire at any moment.
Early yesterday morning, soon after Justice
C. F. Webster had risen, while looking out Of
his chamber window in his house near the cor
ner Of Wilkes and Royal streets, he saw a flock
of cartridges in his yard, but before he could
dress himself and run down stairs, the birds
had been scared away.
In addition to the watch and money stolen
from the sleeping apartment of MIR. William
Rocker, over that gentleman store corner Of
King and Fayette Streets mentioned in yester-
day Gazette, the thief stole nearly all the
wearing apparel. The entrance to the room
was by stair steps leading to the street, and to
the room-door there was no fastening.
An inquest upon the bodies of the eolored
men killed by the collision on the 3. imore
and Potomac Railroad in Washington on We'd
nesday resulted in verdict completely exon
Grating the management Of the railroad com
pany from any blame in the matter. Tho
bodies. encased in mahogany collins, with silver
handles, were at the expense Of the railroad
company brought to this city and inferred.
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Losses by The Boston Fire,

New York, Nov lG-Thc latest and lowest
estimate of the insurance losses by the Boston
fire gives the total amount as SIS, 1852, 300, dis
tributed as follows: Massachusetts, companies,
500, 10000; Connecticut companies, $2,952,-
500; New York, s6,S50,0 900; Maine, S4OO,OoO;
Rhode Island S92O,000; California, $4,000;
Illinois, $4,000; Missouri, S25 900; Minneso-
ia, $50, 900, New Jersey, $780, Ohio, 500
900; Pennsylvania, 50, 776 800; Wisconsin, $50
600; foreign, $4,5l0,OOO. The wool dealers,
large number Of bales arc being recovered from
the ruins. The outsdcs are burned black, but
the insdcs are good. 1t is believed the direct
and indirect losses will not exceed $4,000, 900
after the insurance is lquidatcd.
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Icy +. A. kerby, AuctiOneer.

TRUSTEES' .SALE-By virtue of deed of
l. trust from Rose Vaccsri, dated November
lst, 1870, and recorded in liber =, No l, folio
13-, one of the land records of Alexandria Cor
poraton Court, the undersigned, as trustees
therein named will, on SATURDAY, Decem-
Der ~ lS72 at = clock w. ~ in front of the
by public auction, that BRICK HOUSE Ss.H
and LOT OF GROUND, on the north side 1lSa
of Prince street, between Union and Water sLs.,
now occupied by the grantOr in the said deed.
The lot il l2S feet west OF Union street; has q
front of 70 feet Prince street. and extends
back IS feet.
Terms of Sale: One-tenth of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in three equal
payments at six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from day OF sale The deferred
payments to be secure" by the purchasers
bonds, with good surety, and a deed of trust
upon the property sold. Cost of conveyancing
to be borne by purchaser.
nov SITS THOMAS PERRY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16
The Markets.

NEW York, Nov. lG.-.Stocks dull. Gold
firm at 49, Money firm at 7. Va SKIES 45!;
do. new 81. Flour steady. Wheat firm. Corn
steady.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 1G.-Va. SKIES old, 49,;
coupons, old, As; do. consolidated "a. W. Va.
skies Isl bid. Cotton quiet and steady; low
middlings lS4alSs. Flour dull; quotations
barely maintained. Wheat active; advanced
Sc for choice grades; choice amber 200 good to
prime red lSOal9O. Corn quiet and steady
prices unchanged. Oats shade 6rmer; South
ern 40a42; Western mixed 59a4l; do. white
4la42. Rye quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

IMPORTANT SUrT.-The case OF Chew ct ais
vs the Alexandria and Washington Railroad
Company, was noticed in Yesterdays proceed
inps of the Circuit Court. The suit IS an &C,
ton of cicctnent, brought against the railroad
cnmpauy, by the heirs of Charles Alexander
on the ground that the land was originally
granted for public highway 1.-THE Washing
ton and Alexandria turnpike( on condition
that it should revert to the grantor In the case
of its being used for any other purpose Inc
heirs are entitled to recover because a part OF
the road, 4,Oll feet long by SO feet VICE IN mas
been convened to the Washington and Aiexan-
dria railroad. Judge Keith decided that a
railroad is not public highway, and that
the selling of the land granted to the !u I'm
nike upon the conditions was breech OF the
condition. By consent the Jury found the
following verdict "We, the jury, ind the
issue Joined for the plaintiffs, and 40 sI say
that the defendant is guilty in manner ana FORM orr
as the plaintiffs hath alleged of unlawfully VIII
holding from the plaintiffs the premises ciscrlp
cd in the declaration, and that the plalntlfs are
entitled to recover of the defendant the sai9
premises in fee Judgment was suspended
inr ninety days to allow the defendant TO ap,
plv for writ of error The case Will be take ~
to the Court of Appeals Coumnselfor p:alnt .ho
Jno. j. Chapman and W. A, Taylor LOT '"o
defence S. L. Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

TIE MARKET, to-day, was well suppeo'
butchers meats good and at the usual prices -
beef veal mutton and lamb at from 10 TO ~
cts turkeys 20 cts per h. eggs 40 po cts a pe'
dozen-high price; butter (fresh) 3oaao f fsw
per h. rabbits 2oa25 cts There were fsou new
wild turkeys in market Country pork I yHass.
7a2 cts per h. vegetables at former ptse s,s
celery 10 cts per stalk sweet potatoes % v,s
per peck; homi 10 cts; per quart p pa ~ cts
5a2o cts piece; cabbage from 10 10 o,s ' no.,
according to size; apples (ppplnsl '' CID '''
neck common reds 10 cts per peck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16
INSURANCE.
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.

ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. g. McIlwainc, President.
B H4 3. Te nnuI Vice Presidents.
Samuel 3. Paul, Secretary.
d. z. Fackler, Consulting Actusry.
Dr. !5ss. VI bu hasse's'' Medical Directors
Judge Johu +. Lay, Superintendent OF
Agencies
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandria in
vested iii the department under the direction of
the following local board of stockholders
VIM. &. Cazenove, President.
VIM. II. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green, VIM Cogan,
Samuel +. Gregory g. w. Green,
+. 5. Leadbenter, Benoni Wheat
VIM. }. Boothe, l.. w. Reid.
h. KEMPER,
General A gent and Secretary,
Next to Burke j. Herberts, King It,
Agents wanted in this and adjoining counties
DR.. BEDFORD BROWN, Med. Elk. feb l6-tf
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WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, Nov. is, / a. m.
Probabilities Over the northwest and west
crn Lakes and thence to the Gulf and South
Atlantic coast, northwest winds, high oarome-
Michigan, over Lake Huron and the Lower
Lakes, winds vecrng to northwestcrly, but
little snow, and clearing weather. In the
Middle States, partly cloudy weather, with
an occasional light snow n the northern and
mountain Sections, but cold, clearing weather
BY noon with northwcstcry winds. In New
England, southwestcrly winds vccring this al
ternoon to northwesterly, with light snow, but
clearing weather, by evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16
Horrible Murder.

PETERsEoRo'. ONT Nov. ia man nam
cd Briton employed as laborcr by farmer
manner named Payne, living in the township of
Dummcr, murdered his wife and the child of
the latter few days since. The woman's head
was terribly crushed and the child's throat cut
from car to ear The murderer was arrested
and narrowly escaped lynching.
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Rescued, &c.

QUEBEC, Nov. l6.-Captain Vivian, Of the
barkentne John and Henry before rcportt d
lost at Cape Cove was rescued. The crew
we're lost.
Snow fell here last night.
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nov 15-eolw

DYsEps1A DESTROYS THE TEETH, unless its
effects are counteracted by that pure vegetable
tonic and anliseptic SoZoDoNT. No bodily dis
ease can impair them if this antdote to all cor
rosive elements that act upon the enamel is reg
ularly applied. nov ll-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

GOOD TEMpLARs AT a regular meeting Of
Belle Haven Lodge, held last night, the follow
ing persons were elected to serve as additional
REPRESENTATIVES to the Grand Lodge, which
meets in Staunton next Wednesday H. G.
Clark and R. J. Willard representatives; g.
Pat Berkley, NJ J. Waterman aud g. Patton
oltoru.tpS
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FE.NI.N-['IYL.
FOR SALE
BY
BURk 4 & RBERT,

F'oK SALE BY
BURKE g. HERBERT,
The following lirst-class Securities:
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS LINCHBG.
and DANVILLE K. L. CO., 6s at IS and sc-
crued interest interest payable lst April and lst
October guaranteed by Orange and Alexan-
drla r. r. Co.; free Of State tax.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION BONDS
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS WEST WIS
CONSIN R. r., per cent gold, interest payable
January and July, at 81! and interest
Above bonds sold free of commissions.
We BUY and SELL STOCKS and BONDS
on commission, negotiate loans, Sc, make coll
lcctions on all accessible points, and will give
prompt attention to any business entrusted to us.
aug 9-tf
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Wrecked.

LONDON, Nov. l6.-Thc Norwegian ship
Sesostris was wrecked in the North Sea during
the terrible gale of Wednesday last and four
teen OF the crew persisted.
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Accident.

HALIFAX Nov l6.-Thc steamship Malta,
from Boston for Liverpool, broke her shaft off
here Wednesday, \ steam tug has gone to
her assistance She will have to remain here
until new shaft is received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

Coal SHIPMENTS. The shipments of Cum
berlapd coal from this city for the week end
ing to day were as follows: BY American Coal
COMPANY, 2,2O9 tons by j.. ?. Agnew,, .l,6S5
tons, and by the Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal Company | ,462 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

Ms~LADIEs' MISSES AND CHILDREN's Doors
AND SHoEs.-We are this day receiving u full
line of Ladies', Misses and Chldren's Boots and
Shoes suitable for fall and winter use, embrsc-
ing ali of the styles now in use, which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock in the
city We solicit purchasers to call and exam
inc for themselves, as they will be sold at low
prices. [oct 81 WADDEY'S, ID King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

Es-SpECIAL NoTICE-GENTs' EXTRA FINE
Doors AND SuoEs-We have Just received a
fresh supply of Gents Extra Fine, hand. sewcd
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description,
which we unhesitstingly recommend to be the
very best on sale in the city.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct "a King street, Alexandria, Va.
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CITY ITEMS.

PERFECTLY FITTING SHIRTS. TIL largest as.
sort,nunt OF sizes and styles. inspection invited.
GEORGE G. HENNING,
No. 40 It'll street, N. W.,
nov l5-eolw Washington, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

THE ALEXANDRIA BRASS BAND
Will give their

THE ALEXANDRIA BRASS BAND
Will give their
SECOND GRAND BALL,
On the evening of WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9th,
At HARMONIC HALL,
And it is hoped the members will be rewarded
by having large crowd. The proceeds will be
appropriated towards procuring uniforms.
The committee pledge themselves to make
this the Ball of the season.
Committee of Arrangements J. H. Dugan,
James Mansfield, Alphonso Lucas, j. ~ Moore,
P. H. Riley and p German.
Floor Managers Alphonso Lucas and }. Il.
Dugan.
The con mittee reserve to themselves the right
Tickets, admitting gentleman and ladies, 81.
Omnibuses will be in Ut enhance. nov l2-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

TIE SUNDAY LAWN the case OF the Sun
day law mentioned in yesterday Gazette, the
question came up in this wise: The Mayor
lined Fritz Schneider and Cooney Il Bro, for
an iutraction of the Sunday law. The fined
parties refused to pay the fine, and an cxecu-
lion upon their chattes to the amount of the
fines was placed in the hands of Constable En-
mis- to be levied. The defendants then gave q
Forthcoming bond nd..appealed to JudgeLowe,
by petition, for rules against the Mayor and
Constable Ennis to show cause why a writ
should not issue prohibiting them FROM further
prosecuting the proceedings against them
These rules were issued, and the Mayor and
Ennis answered them, and by their counsel
moved to discharge the rules. The motion was
nvc,rulcd, the rules made absolute, and the
petitioners directed to file their declarations IN
prohibition Oh or before the first day OF the
next term Of the Court, and an order made
that writs of prohibition should not Issue until
after the declarations 10 prohibition shall have
been filed. 1t is understood, as stated yester-
day, that this is virtual estoppal to the exc
cuiion of the law known as the Sunday law,
hat the Guuur dealers against whom the law
operates say that they will not avail themselves
Of the privilege thus assured them, but WILL as
heretofore, keep their places OF business closed
ON Sunday, and that their chief objection to
the law was the espionage system connected
with it. -
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HGKICLL TTKHL.

ITO FARMERS.
j. The well known and reliable STANDARD
FERTILIZERS-
}. j. Turner s. Co.'s Excelsior and
}. j. Turner u Co.'S Ammoniated Super
Phosphate. For sale by
aug3l K. NJ. LAWSON.
" EAT S Z EDING
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CORRECT THE STOMACH.

the origin of most of the ills that atlct humani-
ty is q deranged condition of the alimentary ca
nal. The bowels become constipated and slug
gish, and thence arises train of painful and
distressing maladies. As preventive and cure,
there is no remedy so safe and sure rs DR.. Tutts
Vegetable Liver Pills.
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Snow Storm.
Weather Report.

KINGSTON, ONT, Nov lG.-A snow storm
prevails here
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West Point. Ga, Sent. 3, 1871.

West Point Ca, Sept. 3, 1911.
w. II. Tut: Dear Sir-I have been invalid
for five years, and have, with forttude and pa
tience tried NEARLY every patent medicine known
to the people without any effectual relief 1t was
suggested by some of my friends to take your
Vegetable Pills, for which am under obliga-
items for said suggestion; It being, favorable
one l propose to State the effects. / weigh more
than l ever did, and my health is far better than
it has been in five years. I certainly give all
the credit to your Pills and as soon as there is
an increase in the family, you may bet if it is a
male that his name shall be Tut. Publish If
you choose. j. A. DONALDSON.
DR.. TUFTS Hair Dye acts like magic. novll
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\ WING NJ ACH | n E S.

~ " q VI a Z q Z >.
We have on hand good assortment of the
celebrated GROVER y BAKER SEWING
MACHIN Els, with all the late improvements.
Our sales of the above have been very large,
and the machines give general satisfaction.
We have also on hand the HOWE SEWING
MACHINE. This machine makes the shuttle
stitch, and is preferred by some on that account.
1t has several advantages over others making
the same kind of stitch.
We Will be pleased to exhibit the machines to
parties interested. Sold on the most liberal
terms.
oct IL ES. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
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Common Council.

At a called meeting of the Common Council,
held November l5th 1872, there were present :
George 4. Shinn, esq, President and Alcssrs
Moore Eichbcrg Hopkins, Field, Rishell
Beach, Portner, Claggett, Evans, P'nn anu
Hughes.
Mr.. Rsheill offered the following resolution,
which WAS adopted:
Resolved, That in tabing the resolution pass
ed by the Board of Aldermen instructng the
Superintendent Of Police to follow grades fixed
by the CITY Surveyor, &c, no reflection was
intended upon the City Surveyor, but there be-
ing sutficency Of law upon the subject ready,
further legislation upon it was deemed unne-
cessary.
The following communication from the Mayor
and accompanying papers, accepted by tho
Board of Aldermen, together with y resolution
in reference thereto, adopted by that Board,
were received from the Board of Aldermen,
and their action upon the same concurred in:
MAYORS OFFICE Nov. Is, 1872
To the Honorable City Council:
Gentlemen: BY request Of DR.. Brown, Presl-
dent of the Board of Health, have called you
together. Enclosed please find communlcs-
ton from DR.. Brown, and also resolution pass
ed by the Board of Health. The importance Of
the subject brought to your consideration no
doubt will receive your prompt action.
Yours, very respectfully,
VIM n BERKLEY Mayor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

HosplTAL.-A will be seen by reference to
the proceedings Of the City Council, last night,
it was determined to build hospital on the
Poor's House lot. Mr.. Hopkins, chairman Of
the Committee on Public Property, set about
the business early this morning, has already
prepared the plans and purchased the neces,
sary lumber, aud the work of erecting the build
ing will be commenced on Monday morning
next, and be completed, it is expected, by the
end of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

SMALLPOX. There has been no further OK
tension of the smallpox since yesterday re-
port, and all those now affected by it are, it is
understood, in a favorable condition The
Health Officer has directed the case reported
on Union street, below Wolfe, to be removed
to the house in. which the disease first appear;
ed, and where two cases still remain, and
where all will be kept until IA hospital is pre-
narcd for their reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16
THE WILSON
NEW USDERFEED
Shuttle Sewing Machine

Is lighter running, more simple, more durable,
and easier to manage than any other Shuttle
Sewing Machine.
1t sews the thinnest as we'll as the heaviest
fubrics-even leather.
1t is kept in perfect running ORDER free Of
charge, for five years.
1t can be bought for FIFTY-F1VE DOL
LARS, payable in monthly nstalmeuts, ut
PRETZFELDER & BENDHEIMS,
No. l44 King street
A. ROSENTHAL, General Agent,
oct 26 co3m sol 18th ST., Washington, ID. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-16

Police RAID. The Captain Of Police with
a squad of his force made raid last night upon
colorcd gambling den on the corner Of Henry
and Cameron streets, and succeeded in captur
ing the proprietor, u man named Samuel jack
son, and six others engaged in what they
termed little sport They were kept in
the station house all night and this morning
brought before the Mayor by whom they were
fined and discharged.
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DECEIVED THIS DAY.

A large assortment of REAL HAIR SW IT
CHES and BRAIDS; also JUTE; also the best
quality Chldren's, Ladies and Gents MER1NO
UNDERWEAR; the largest and best assort-
ment of Ladies' and Chldren's Corsets; all
kinds of Fancy and Worsted Goods, such rs
Ladies' and Childrens Fancy Hoods; Goth and
Shawls; alf qualities of Ladies' and Chldren's
Wooden Hose all kinds of Trimmings, and ev-
erything belong ng to irst-class Notion House
Cheap and for cash only, at l56 King st:
nov 12-0w a. DlEDEL.
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.9.UISE.NE.N'TS.
NTARINI l. BATES
DANCING ACADEMY,
T.

Messrs. VI ARlNl q BATES VIII reopen Tor
the season their Dancing Academy, on MON
DAY, Nov. 18th. Mr.. Marini will be at the
above place on that day from to p. NJ All
persons wishing to become members of this class
will please be present during those hours
Days and hours for tuition Mondays and Fri
days; for misses and masters, from to ,. M;
for gentlemen from to 10 p. m Terms, ST.
upr quarter. nov l3-lw
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NEW BOOkS!
NJ EW BOOKS!
Received to-day ut

Received to-day at
FRENCH'S, NO. IS KING STREET.
THE EUSTACE DIAMONDS, by Anthony
Trollope; paper covers Sl2 bound ."...Sl.75
THE HILLS OF SHATEMUC yol.... LIS
A SUMMER ROMANCE; l vol.......... 1.5O
HOW WILL 1T END ? vo..............". $50
MY BROTHERS KEEPER; l vol."..... l.O
ISOLINA; | vol ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
HAND BOOK OF kEFEREN CE.. -....... 1.5U
HANDBOOK OF THE TOILET. ...... $50
THE LAIRD OF NORLAW, Mrs. Oil
rnunL I'oo
WILFRID CUMBERMEDE, Mcdonald
Lev
ROBERT AlNSLEIGH, Miss Braddon;
TILE HARVEYS, by Henry kingsey...... Us
JOSH BILLINGS ALLMINAX for 10. Is
APPLETON'S SCIENCE MONTHLY. SO
CHATTERBOX; new lot for 1872 COM
plete..... Lev
OLIVE VARCOE, or True to the Last. 81
THE STORY OF SlBYLLE. by Octave
feulleL ~
New Books daily.
octl2 g. E. FRENCH.
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To the honorable members Of the Boar" Of III
dernicn a,ut Common Council Of Aterantrta'
Gentlemen: l desire to cali your attention to
the importance and necessity OF having con-
structed hospital for the reception and accom-
mediation of cases of small pox occurring among
the INDECENT classes of our population, in some
isolated locality where the further extension of
the infection which now exists in the city may
be prevented.
committee appointed at Il recent meeting OF
the Board of Health have made careful exanli-
ton of all localities supposed to be favorable for
such purposes, with view OF renting building
to be used as Il small poX hospital; but, untor-
tunately have been unable to procure one. This
leaves lis with no other recourse but the erection
Of d new building as speedily as practicable.
In addition to the remaining case OF small poA
in the house where the infection first appeared,
another was reported to me this evening among
the colored population on Union street, below
Wolfe street.
There are ample reasons for believing that the
disease will become prevalent in that densely
populated district, and hospital should be es-
tablished as early as practicable for the recep-
ton of patients as soon as they are attacked.
At meeting Of the Board of Health held on
the night of the l4th of this month, resolution
was unanimously adopted, copy of which is
herewith submitted requesting the City Council
to make an appropriation for the construction Of
building suitable for small pox hospital, to
be retained and used in future for that purpose.
This is the only practicable method which sug-
gests itself TO minds to arrest the progress OF
the disease. We would respectfully call your
earnest and prompt attention to this subject
Respectful ly,