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NIATIN AGUE NJ y T Z II +
Nl Will positively
CURE CHILLS AND FEVE


This Mixture contains no quinlnc and nothing
whatever that can injure the general health, nor
is it disagrceable to the taste. 1t is composed of
the finest ingredients, and the patient need not
change his customary mode OF living whilst
taking the remedy. 1t is a pleasant tonic, and
if taken in small quantities before breakfast each
day it will prevent Chills and Fever in localities
where masma prevails. 1t will be found that
MATIN AGUE MIXTURE exctes an appe-
tite and improves tire general health.
1Certifcatos of eminent Baltimore Physicians ]
Having analysed the Matin Ague Mixture, l
cheer1ully recommend it rs the best remedy ex-
tant for Chlls and Fever. 1t is Il fine tonic aad
its use will improve the general health.
WILLIAM +. STEWART, Md,
Resident Physician Maryland Hospital.
[Dr. j, B. Williams Certificate
I hereby certify that have made careful
analysis OF the Matin Ague Mixture, and that 1t
does not contain quinine. 1t Is an excellent
tonic and its use will greatly benefit the gems raj
health I do not hesitate to recommend 1t as
the most efficient remedy that can be prepared
for Chllls and Fever. J. B. WILLIAMS, NJ. ID.
The very many instances which came under
our personal observation during the puss season,
in which the Matin Ague Mixture effected q cure
where all other remedies had failed enables Us
confidently to recommend it to our trade rs Il
most reliable and valuable medicine. For sale,
both wholesale and retail, at our Drug Ware
' - JANNEY s. CO.,
aug 29-1m General Agents.
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WASHINGTON s. OHIO RAILROAD
Lac DBL - - 5sa@S,
SPRING SCHEDULE, BEGINNING
APRIL / 1877.


APRIL l, 1877.
TWO TRAINS DAILY, except Sundays, be.
tween Alexandrs and Hamilton
Leave Alexandria III s 40 Il. IN. and !. III =. m;
pass Leesburg at 10 35 r. m. and $50 p. m; and
arrive at Hamilton at II N. and 655 p. M
Leave Hamilton ut o.4O h. NJ. and l2oO p. m;
uass Lccsburg a. i a. N. and 1.l2 p M; and ar
rive at Alexandria at sos a. N. and 800 p, III.
The 3. IS a. III. train from Alexandria and Il ~
D. m. train from Hamilton connect at Humi!tom
with kemps Daily Line II Coaches for purcc,-
Vile, Suckersvlle, Berryvillc and Winchester,
also with Reamers Line of Coaches, which lcarc
Leesburg daily for Aide and M,ddleburg
Communication tickets, cts. per mile
Annual tickets. $50.
NH 26-tf GeueE=l Ticket Agent,
ORANGE, ALEX s MANASSAS K. K.
~ Alexandria, Va, August II, 1871.
For BALTIMORE, PHlLADELPHlA and
NEW YORK, and all the GREAT WEST.
are on sale al the ticket office, corner Duke ana
Henry streets, for the regular through trains.
leaving at 6.45 a. m. and $50 D. IN. II bought 81
the above named regular hours these ticket:
will also be recognized on trains leaving at i.io
q. NJ and 800 p. N.
Baggage checked through to North or West.
Take the AS q. IL. tralE for earliest W estcrn
aug l2-tf j. NJ. BROADUs, &. T. A.
NOTICE.
a reliable and comfortable STAGE COACH
RUS DAILY between p PLAINS ST ALTON and
MIDDLEBURG. Tickets through 10 Middle.
burg are sold ut the Washington and Alexandria
offices of the o., A. & NJ. +. r., also Tickets
from Middleourg to thes" points.
sep j. NJ. BRUADUS, &. T. A.
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Gen. HuntOn's Appointments.

The following appointments to address the
people Of this District have been made by Gen.
gress from this, the Sth, District:
Raprahannock G. H., I'd Monday in October
Warren G.. H. Sd Monday IN October.
Appointments for Alexandria, Loudoun and
Fauqler will be announced hereafter. lau2O-tf
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STEA.MRO rs.
TLYD STEAM LINES

TLYD S S T E A M Ii E.
PHILADELPHIA M PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY WE'D
NESDAY and SATURDAY, at y %SA
o'clock m. Leave Philadelphia EVE-s4zkkASsss
RY WEDN ESDAY and SATURDAY, from
Pier No. l. North Wharves, at IL O'Clock M
This line connects at Alexandria with the o..
A. s. NJ. and w. s. 0. K. Rs, and at Philsdel-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage IN Boston. Through to Boston IN
sixty i've hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates
Agents:
F. A. REED, Alexandria,
WIN. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, y. c.
III 81
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DREMISES CHANGED.
L The SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
under the instruction of Miss BELLE SMITH,
will be removed to the second story of the house
No. l40 King street, and the duties of the School
will be resumed on Monday, September BIRD.
Pupils will have the advantage of a large and,
in every respect, convenient school room, with
the utmost care to give to each one the in
struction suited to age and attachments.
AUG l6-5W
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Observation-Disclosures.

- ,ou,nt E W. r. w1LKENINa.
p Il dJIf& WHITENING,
U Successors to W. F. Henderson c,,,
MISSION MERCHANTS:
t:'t TIT No 80 North Royal st:
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, CQFFEES5,
SUGARS, CIDER VINEGAR, B AGON;;
WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES. SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER, SC. nm
! Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL; uoD,co
Choice brands of SEGARS and IobA'Co
aiG GHyoV vi Rand and TIMOTHY SEED. A large
invoice of GRASSES just received:
Strict attention paid to the sale of COU NTK <
pR0DJICE ~ NH 26-tf
W A. sNooT'
SALT, GOAL AND ASTER,
MOOT'S WHARF,
(Foot of Princess st.,)
feb 2l-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
d NJ. LAW SON,
Successor to Brewis s. Lawson,)
GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT
Nos. 81 and 60 Cameron street,
Alexandria, Va.
: Orders and consignments solicited. feb 10
HooE s JOHNSTON
Successors to Fowle s. Co..
NO. PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCTs
Dealers in all kinds of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF the
NEW YORK STEAMSHIPS.
Also Of the
LIVERPOOL s. LONDON s. GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
feb 5-tf
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THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 1s.

49,
A Cry OF LANTERNS. -The Paris author;
tiles are 'meditating project, which, If put ID
execution, will give that city at night the Sap-
pearance of city of the Arabian Nights, with
out costing penny to the municipal budget.
The project concerns lanterns There are al
ready red colored lanterns which are used by
tobaccouists, commissaries OF police aud tlremen.
No change would be made in these. The tee-
graph and postofices, and houses with letter
boxes would have blue lanterns, the green
would be especially appropriate to doctors and
apothecaries; the yellow would point out hotels
and lodging houses Besides the advantages OF
the picturesque appearance, this many, colored
Illumination would give to the streets, it would
certainly be very convenient as means OF
speedy information of what to seek and what
to avoid.
BANKRUPT ACT CHANGES. The following
important changes have been made 10 the bank
rupt act The time during which the bank
rupts may be discharged, upon payment OF hfty
per cent, if their Indebtedness, has been ex-
tended to July lst., 1873; lite insurance policies
to the amount of $4,000 are exempt, aud all
judgments obtained against parties or property
before petitions have been filed, are to be first
and fully satisfied 1t also admits OF all ex'
emptions allowed by any State law on the first
of January, 1871. 1t also exempts a widow
dover or other estates in lieu thereof, If the
State law so provides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

WIN. E. WOOD s. CO.,
Proprietors Of
COLDS AUTOMATIC LOW STEAM AND
HOT WATER HEATER and
LAWSON'S CELEBRATED HOT AIR u K
MACE.
Inventors and Putentees of the
PARLOR, SUN AND LIGHTNING FlRE
PLACE HEATERS AND PARIS
RANGES.
Dealers in all kinds of HEAT and COOK
STOVES, KITCHEN WARE, CRATES,
SLATE MANTELS, etc., etc. Special care
taken with PLU MBING and all kinds of Steam
and Water Piping, repairs for Steam Heaters,
Furnaces, Ranges, stoves, etc.
WIN E. WOOD s. CO.,
S. w. cor. Baltimore and Eutaw sts.,
sen 5-2m Baltimore, Maryland.
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r,oTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE
THE STEAMER EMPRESS

Capt. A. G. NlcKLE,
This steamer having been thoroughly re-
paired and otherwise improved, will re-
sumo her old route on Tuesday, March 5th
lesving pier No. 10 Light street wharf, d. !
Baltimore, EVERY TU ESDAY, atssszzsssssassizl
y. M. for Alexandria, Washington and George
town and Potomac River Landings.
Returning, will leave Sixth st wharf, Wash
ington, EVERY SATURDAY, at a. m, anc
King street wharf Alexandria, at I u. IN.
Freight taken ut lowest rates. For furthel
information apply to.
J. BRODERS s CO.,
No. II King street, Alexandrs.
A. NEEDHAM s SONS,
...h y No lio 1. iuht street Raltim0rn
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U"UUU Avn CO-3L.

IOHN LEATHERLAND takes iris methrd
y of informing his friends and the public gen
erally that he has bought Thomas }. ehatfey' :
interest in the OLD DOMINION WOOD and
COAL YARD, % King street, and reSpec fully
asks continuance of patronage. Persons who
wish to lay in WOOD and COAL for winter $
use would do we'll to call at my office, 70 King
street, rs l guarantee to supply as good an artl-
Gle of Wood and Coal rs there is in this city.
Wood Yard, corner Queen and Water streets
Weight guarantee " 9-om
"AVING disposed Of my interest in the
Ill Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Lea.herland, shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners Of Union and Queen SITS, where
will always be on hand full supply of the best
different sizes GU Nj BERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage Of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left at the office of the A lex
andria Insurance Co., No. "a KING street, with
Col Marye, or at Clarridge Il GrIgg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed:
jy 3-tf TIiOS. ). NJ EHAfFEl l.
THE UNDERSIGNED having this day
4 formed copartnership, under the name
and style of MEHAFFEY u CO., for the pur-
pose of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mess, respectfully solicit the patronage OF the
citizens.
Yards on the north and south side Of Queen
and Union streets All orders left at the office,
No. s. King street or CIarridge & Grgg Drug
Store, corner Royal and King Streets will be
THOS J. MEHAFFEY.
~ 29-tf j. r. ZIMMERMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

" F. HENRY'S SCHOOL, near thec"rner
Al. of King and Alfred streets.
This SCHOOL FOR BOYS, established IN the
wear 1857, will commence its next annual session
on Monday, the 9th of September.
Terms OF tuition, depending upon the branches
taught, range from Sc to Sl5 per quarter, IN ad-
vance.
Ms-The school room will be open, after the
Isl of September, from Q to II o'clock m, for
the reception and classification of pupils that may
wish to enter the school. aug 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18
OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,

OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,
" Washington, April 70, 1872.
On and after Wednesday next lst, IT, :
steamers of this line will make lzEsasszssa
HOURLY TRIPS between Alexandria and
Washington. il
First trlp..". 30 g. m
Last tri 81 p III
NH ys-tf S. S. HOWISON, President.
NOR FOLK AND BOSTON.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE. con.
Meeting at N ortolk with the steamers xr- ;
of the Merchants and Miners Trans Ses;7
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. south wharves. EVERY MON
DAY and TIL RSCAY at go p. m, for Nor
folk. Returning, leave Norfolk on TU ESDA Us,
and FRIDAYS, at 3 p NJ, stopping at Fort
Washington, GlymoAt, Piney Point, Poin,
Lookout and Fortress Monroe
This llne connecting at Alexandria with the
o. \. s. NJ. and w. Il O. +. Rs and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior in
ducements for the rapid and careful shipment o
AL kinds of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly di
rected to this feature. All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills OF ladlng
given.
For freight or passage apply on board or tc
Y. ID. GRONER, Norfolk, j. e. WATERS
Georgetown or
+. A. REED Agent Alexandris.
S. p. BROWN y SON, Gen. Agts.,
Cor. 18th st. and New York ave,
Washington D. G.
Second class fare to Norfolk, 50; round trip, 50
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OI:STE X DE.7LEKS.
DURE NATURAL LUBKICATING OIL

i
THE BEST OIL IN USE FOR ALL KINDS
OF MACHINERY.
have always on hand and for sale large
stock of pure West Virginia Natural LUBK1-
eating OIL, in clean tight barrels.
This oil comes to me direct from West Vlr-
GINA in bulk, consequently it can and win be
Sold MS low as any pure natural oil can be had
on the Atlantic coast. 1t is warranted pure,
clean and unmixed. Orders addressed to me,
at No. 8 south Union street, Alexandria, Va,
will be promptly attended to-
" 2-3m WIN. H. IRWIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-18

MISS POWELL'S SELECT SCHOOL
INl FOR YOUNG LADIES.
The next annual session of this, School will
open OH Monday, September 23rd, 1872. The
French Department will be under the charge Of
Prof Louis Ganbin.
Tuition in English and French S32 per half
session.
Circulars containing full particulars can be
Powell, at her residence, corner of Washington
and Duke streets aug l6-eotOct
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- LOWER POTOMAC LINE

NH 2-tf No. l42 Light street. Baltimore.
zssEg> LOWER POTOMAC ITO LINE
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RIVER
LANDINGS. Also for
FREDERICKSBURG AND RICHMOND
The steamer GEORGEANNA will, on and
after THURSDAY, I'D of February, 1872, re-
Light street, every TIL URSDAY, at 5 pm.
arrivingut Alexandria, Washington and George
lown ON Saturday of each week.
Returning, will leave AluxandrIa evcsy
MONDAY, arriving in Baltimore every Wed
''S>'"' ' G. ?. IRVINE, Agent
1873 Light St., Baltimore.
HOOE s JOHNSTON,
feb 24-tf Agents, Aexandris, Va.
RIVER T, ROUTE.
The steamer WAWASET will resumer her
TWO TRIPS a WEEK to usual : IT.
landings on the Potomac, on Tt $780,
DAY, March 5, 1872, leaving Washington at t
a. m. and Alexandria at II. III.
Tuesdays trip, including intermediate land.
ingS, to Currloman.
Fridays trip, including intermediate landings,
to Cone river 5. S. HOWISON,
President Potomac Ferry Co.
S. GEDSEY, Gen. Sup't. feb 23-tf
.s4 MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
SGasG STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists Of the following frst-css.
outside steamers
Z. C. KNIGHT. .........C Capt. w. S. johnson
JOHN GIBSON. ........ 80. Capt W. II Winters
AND
WIFI Viii leave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port; and, returning will leave Ale1an
1ria EVERY FRIDAY, at II o'clock.
All freight must be on the dock BY ga. m.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE i JOHNSTON,
Agents No. Prince street.
Agents in New York,
GEO. B. MERklCk,
ap2U 226 South ST.. Pier No. 80 East river
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IL ASHLAND,
Hanover County, Virginia.
Session opens last Thursday in September;
ONE HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS
will pay al necessary expenses for the half ses-
sion. For Catalogue address
Rev JAS. \. DUNCAN, ID, Prest., or
Rev ALIEN G. BRowS, Secty.
Ashlnnd, Hanover CO., aug l3-6W
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A LEAANDRIA INSTITUTE.

n
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
The exercises of this Institution will be re-
$umcd on Tuesday, September 18th. The IN
struclion will be thorough, and every effort
made for the Improvement Of the pupils.
FRENCH and ORA WING under the charge
of Prot LOUIS GANBlN. For terms apply to
Ms Ms. J. J. r r GkEES E Principals.
aug l9-lm No. 1T ). Fairfax street.
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EDUCaTTO.N3L.
TNGLISH LITERATURE.

~
The attention of YOUNG LADIES who do
not contemplate attending any School as regular
pupils this session, is called to- the Literature
Glass of the
A pleasant opportunity is offered to such to
as a few outside members will be admitted to the
class and not be otherwise subectto the restraints
of the School The gentleman in charge of the
class will hold the recitatlons on TUESDAYS
and THU RSDAYS, at 2 o'clock p. m Text
book: "ohaw's Manual of English Literature"
sep Him Miss E. 2. RIVERS. PRINCIPAL
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND M e.
v CHANICAL COLLEGE.
The first session of this College will open the
day in July, 1873.
The charges for session Of ten months are :
For tuition fees $50, and College. fees $40, with
out extras Table board can be had for Sl2 per
month. Room rent in the College building 50
for each occupant of room. Coal is convenient
Students appointed under the law from the
several counties of the State will be exempt from
the payment of tuition and College fees and
room rent in the College building
For Circulars, giving full information, address
CHARLES L. e. MINOR, President
se2-2aw4w Blacksburg, Montgomery CO., Va.
MISS MARKS SEMINARY
AVA FUN w LAD1ED
Will be reopened on Tuesday, September l7th.
Compctent and efficient male and female teach
rrs will be provided to meet the necessities OF
the School.
photography, with the definition and appIIl!ca-
ton of words, (the only foundation upon when
to cducute) is under the special care of the Prn-
cipal.
Terms for English, from six to ten dollars per
session of ten weeks. French and German at
Professors charges.
Music by Professor HEYMAN. Application
can be- made at pa King street.
aug 70 ELLEN NJ. MARX.
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The attention of YOUNG LADIES who do
not contemplate attending any School as regular
pupils this session, is called to, the Literature
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Rs IN, W Fl csssE- sEzs;szzzEs - IT,
80 ~ ~ -sxE~Tria;r 2R.,'lekaaF. .20e<.1ffss+

A LEXANDKlA s. WASHINGTON r. K
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FORRENT-The TW O-STORY BRICK
E$i DWELLING, n. w. corner Duke and
Patrick contains seven rooms, with gas and
ther information apply TO
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
je loft l66 and ITO King street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-18
Summer Hats and Ronns,,,

Travelling has taken the place Of cere.
monious visiting, therefore very few dres.
bonnets are to be seen; some ladies ven,
turing hat in the country, even fol
church wear.
The high, English.crowned hats, with
narrow, rolled brims, are the most stylish
for travelling, because they!look well with
simple trimming OF ribbons or velvet
which is all that a travelling hat ought 10
have. The "Rough.and Ready" is a very
good style for children, and serves an
excellent purpose for gardening or row.
ing; but 1t is too eccentric for ladies' trav.
cling wear. The Trough and Ready" By
the way, is the same hat which in France
is called the Cloche, in England, the
Chinese" hat, and here, the "Coolie." Il
costs seventy.five cents antrimmed, and
about two dollars and fifty cents lined and
trimmed.
Broad .brimmed hats for ladies' coun.
try.wear are, also, sometimes used in
travelling, especially for short trips and
excursions. They are OF straw or Leg.
horn, and arc ornamented with blue or
light gray tissue veil, or more deliberately
trimmed with lace, velvet and feathers.
Very pretty church hats for young ladies
in the country are made Of crepe or lace,
ornamented with wreath Of tinted
leaves. I.T''-
Black lace bonnets arc almost obsolete:
but few, of plain black tulle, trimmed
with lace, have appeared, and look quaint
and very pretty with ornaments Of fine
jet, or q bunch Of yellow buttercups with
hanging meadow.grass. 1t should be re.
marked, that Grape and lace hats are in.
piping.
Among the newest models Is q cottggs
bonnet OF English split straw, trimmed
with wide torsade Of black faille ribbon
lined with lemon color, the lining show.
ing in all the twists of the torsede,
finished off with a large bow and large
lapels Of both colors at the back.
Another is white chip, the trimming
OF myrtle.green ribbon, and wide black
lace, forming scarf at the back, orna.
mented with bows Of the ribbon.
A "Crown" bonnet consists OF puffed
gauze OF the new blonde color, with tor.
SADIE Of faille ribbon, partly Of The same
tint, partly of bright shade Of blue.
One blue and one blond curled feather are
fastened in front with large frou.trou
bow Of the gauze, and at the back there
is a bow of taille ribbon OF both colors.
Wide gauze lappets form the strings.
A new dress bonnet Is Of white tuue
denttLLe, edged with a thick rouleau nj
Whitetaille, and trimmed ronnd the crown
with coquillee ruche of black lace.
In front there is beautiful spray Of
pink roses mixed with Heur dc persil
parsley, forming altogether a large,
though very light bunch, placed upward
No wells, nor even lace lapels, are worn
with either Of the above styles Of bonnets,
but always alarge bow Of ribbon at the
back.-DemoreSsS Monthly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-18
Misuse Of the Ta,idg poTer! %

lHron bna2N-AsfottI ls '7HulaulsllaillIlui
The subscribing In aid Of railroads by
cities, towns and counties, in some Of the
Western States, has brought no end oil
trouble upon many local governments.
The authorities In such places have, Of
different times, subscribed for these rail.
road bonds, and subsequently, under new
influences, have repudlated the debt.
Suits have followed and judgments been
pronounced, but the decisions Of the
courts have been disregarded.
A few days ago the city government oil
Galena was brought before the United
States Court, IN the persons Of the Mayor
and Corporation, for contempt. Galena
had repudiated debt Of that sort, and as
the unpaid interest on the bonds accumu.
lated It was added to the principal, till the
debt became sufficient to alarm property
holders and drive them from the town.
The taxable property thus decreased while
the debt increased, till at length the May.
or and Council declared that to levy the
tax would be equivalent to a confiscation
Of nearly the whole taxable property OF
the city. To add to the difficulty no tax
collector can be found who will venture
TO collect the tax, as an order to do so is
Immediately followed by the resignation
Of that officer. 1t Is In vain that the Mayor
and Council, in answer to the mdndamus
Of the United States Court, promise com.
pliance, as they have often done; they are
estopped by the action Of the Collector.
Galena Is now without that useful func.
tionary; the municipal government is only
OF large on bail, and the city Is getting
every day more hopelessly into the slough
OF despair and debt. So much for at.
tempting to foster private enterprises with
public credit.