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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19

The Lynchburg News says: Lee Dawson, 9
colored brakesman on freight train of the
Virginia and Tennessee railroad met with a
horrible death on Monday night, nesr Central
depot. He attempted to jump from tho top of a
car to the tender, but fell to the track, and some
FIVE or six heavily loaded cars passed over him,
cutting him in two, and mangling him In SO
terrible manner as to make his form wholly
unrecognisabe. His death, of course, was
instantaneous. .3*2 =.
The Winchester Times says :-"On Friday
afternoon the large barn belonging to the Dinges
estate, near Middletown, on the line of the
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad, was con-
sumed with most of its contents. The disaster
is credited to carelessness Of a smoker, who let
ashes fall from his Pipe among the combustibe
material in the barn. Loss about 81 900; fully
insured
The Richmond Hastings Court has senteuc-
ed H. D. Champion, the highway robber, to
be confined in the penitentiary for the term of
eight years, the period by the jurors in the YER
dict ascersainad on the 18th instant. This being
Champion second conviction for felony, he
will have five years added to the present SEN
tence.
The Winchester Times says Our old
friend John Pagan celebrated the fftieth ami
versery Of his wedding on Thursday last, hav-
December 49, 1922 Quite a large party OF re-
lations and friends many of whom came from
a distance, assembled to honor the occasion. 7"
Yesterday morning there was cutting at
fray in Richmond which resulted in the serious
wounding of Thomas Powers by his wife, who
was under the influence of liquor at the time
In such state she is said to be perfect vi
rago.
The mail trains from the north on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac road ar
rive in Richmond now at 4:4O A. NJ. and 2.
P. NJ. Going north leave Richmond, at P.
NJ. and $40 P. NJ.
The woman arrested in Richmond lately for
shop lifting and who was thought to be con-
6rmed kleptomauiac has been examined and
pronounced, by medical experts, same, and her
case set for hearing. 'A
James Y. Chiffon, of Warrenton, is candi-
date for the State Senatorship from Fauquier
and Rappahannock. B. E. Rixey, is also
spoken of as candidate.
Waite Clark "a Richmond barber, had both of
his eyes badly injured few nights since while
blowing in the chimney Of lamp in the en-
deavor to put out the light. =
A freight train on the Virginia and Tennes-
see railroad was thrown from the track at
Vicker's Switch on Tuesday morning, but it is
said that none of the cars were injured.
Contracts have been made with shippers in
Richmond to transport north 1900, 900 slaves
for petroleum barrels early next season.
Eighty FIVE thousand dollars was paid into
the Treasury on Wednesday, on account Of the
State revenue.
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From New York.

New York, Dec. l9.-The Apollo Hall
General Committee last evening took action
looking to the reorganization of the committee
appointed to select men to represent the diff:
ferent wards 10 the Association. y .. ,r,.r.,::.
S. L. Barlow stated in an interview last
evening that if the Erie Company accepted any
proposition from Jay Gould for settlement OF
the claims against him, it would not be for less
than the SUN of So, 100000.
The continuation Of the Harlem Court
House investigation yesterday revealed addi-
toDal frauds John Kelley, a stone cutter,
testified that he took marble slabs at the Court
House for Judge McQuade' house: >, ,.:.,,
While Professor TyndaIl was lecturing Tues;
day night his baggage was rifed at his hotel OF
$500 and valuables. i'g-" - yoso1
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Floods.

PARIS, Dec 9.-The river Seine has over
flowed its banks and the water is spreading on
both sides. In this city the quays are flooded,
the stores near them are closed and all traffic
in that quarter is carried on by boats: Beyond
Bercy, suburb of Paris, on the fright ban Of
the Seine, the houses in the vicinity of the river
are standing in one vast lake of water.
BRUSSELS, Dec. l9.-Dispatches from Client
report that the streams in that section Of Bel.
GUM have risen above their enbankments and
the countryis inundated. The city Of Client is
flooded and in some streets the water is three
feet deep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
The Credit MobiIfer.

New YORK, Dec l9.-F. w. Bird, of Bos-
day day. con QUO The Credit Mobilier business;
He says the Investigating committee should
yield to the public demand for an open. invest;
cation. Tie following is al extract from, his
letter Il would appeal to one member of the
committee who, as, is well knogn here, cau,. OF
his own knowledge, bear Testimony to the fact
that Credit Mobiiier stock was offered to at
least one member of Congress, for. that mem
Der was himself, and that he, man of incor-
ruptible integrity,as he is known to be, decin-
ed it" ff.,sc..t.y.:.~ss
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Extensive Fires.

NEW YoRK, Dec l9.-At Flushing L. l.,
last night large amount of valuable property
was burned, the fire originating in Clements &
Bloodgood's grocery. During the fire a:chimo-
ney fell and buried in the ruins one man who
was instantly killed. A boy was also seriously
injured. The greatest excitement prevailed
among the people, who feared general con-
hagration. Five bulldogs at one ne time 1 were re
TAMAoUA, Pa, Dec. -l9.-Canter, ALLEN &
Co.'S, pattern shop, machine shop and Office
have been burned Loss $150,000; partly in
sured. Over one hundred men are thrown
out of employment The fire is supposed to
have been the work of an incendiary. -
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sPECE.aLh NOTfCES.
A Warming.

There is no case of consumption that did not
commence with cough: Therefore the slightest
cold or cough should receive immediate attens
ton. Take at once the great REMEDY of the age,
DR.. TUFTS Expectorant, and thereby save years
of suffering; perhaps life ITSELF
Augusta. Georgia, Dec. 81, 1870.
DR.. VIM 81. Tut: Dear Sir--My little son.
aged about three years, was attacked with pneu-
MONA last winter, which left him with vloient
since for the cure of viii CHI T am Indebted to you
and your valuable Expectorsnt. & had tired
most every kind of medicine recommended5
for coughs, but none did any good until tried ed
your ESpectorant one bottle Of which removed se1
Your valuable preparation, I am, yours truly,
,1,l.''..-4 ..o,~ JOHN n. WE1dLE.
DR.. TUFTS HAIR DYE makes the: dig look
young -, Z: , - sa7a dec l6Ieolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
Affairs In Cuba.

NEW. YORK, Dec. 10, The 'Herald's return
lug Cuban correspondent publishes twelve
columns of bis experiences. There ARE still
twelve thousand insurgents in. the field who as
sert that they will never surrender? President
Cespedes told him that if, there were sufficient
arms there would be. forty Thousand more
troops. The Insurgents have plenty of amlnu-
nition, but not guns to use it. From all that
he, has seen he concludes that the struggle will
be prolonged indefinitely unless outside. p98rties
interfere. 49,, -, .a-af': ~ ::
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
The Markets.

New YORK, Dec. l9.-FIour dull. Wheat
dull and unchanged. Corn nominay uneethang-
ed. Stocks strong. Gold heavy at III. Money
firm at ! per cent daily. Va. SKIES Al; new So.
BALTIMORE, Dec. Iva. SKIES, conso,
dated $50; do. full coupons so; West Vas. l59
bid today. Cotton quiet and easier; low mid
dliugs lS4al9.i Flour unchanged; fair job
bing demand. Wheat steady and in good de.
mand; white choice and amber 2loa2l5; fair to
prime do. ls5a2O5; good to prime red l!95a2o5;
common to fair do. l7Oal90; red Western ITO
alS5. Corn dull and declined lc for South,
erp; whiteSouthern 62a63; yellow do 90; mixed
Western steady at g. Oats in good demand;
Southern 5Oa52; Western mixed 46a49: 90.
white 5Oa53. Rye quiet and unchanged. Hay
UNCHANGED
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THE GOUPONsCAsE.

RICHMOND, Dec, 1872 p. m,-The motion
introduced and docketed in the Court Of APP
peals for rehearing of the case involving the
coupon cases and the late decision Of the
Court sustaining the validity Of the Funding
bill and making coupons receivable for taxes,
was taken up to-day, but the Court overruled
the motion to permit rehearing and the opin-
ion delivered last week therefore stands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, December 10, 1872.


In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. johnson present
ed the memorial Of Emily H. Smith, Of Vir;
GINA and her oo-heirs asking the passage OF
the French Spolation bill.
Mr.. Lewis presented the memorial of VIM.
N. Brown and others of Virginia asking com
pensation for losses. Referred to the Com
mttee on Claims.
| MIR. Hill, of Ga, sought to obtain as per:
sonal favor the present consideration OF bill!
for the removal of the disabilities of severa!
citizens of Georgia who were anxious to be his
opponents for the Senate at the present session
of the Georgia Legislature. -sE
Mr.. Eimunds, of VT, objected.
| The Senate then took up the bill authorizing
the exchange of registered bonds Of the United
States which was discussed for some time.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. e..
| A number of bills we're introduced aud re.
| ferred to the several committees. Among them
bill by Mr.. Wood of New York, authorizing
| the Banking and Currency Committee to make
an l. vestigation into the causes Of the lock-ups
in currency, and to report measures to prevent
them in future.
A bill appropriating $4,000 for the Texas
Border Commission to allow them to further
| investigate the Texas border troubles, was dis
cussed and passed. ~
MIR. Swami, of Nd, reported the annual
| Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill,
which was ordered to be printed, and made a
special order for Tuesday next,
| The House then at 1890 p. m. resolved itself
into Committee of the Whole for the con-
sideration of the Deficiency Appropriation bill,
which appropriates $l,245,220 to reimburse
the District of Columbia government There
was much filibustering on the motion to 60
into Committee of the Whole, on the part
of the minority, but finally the motion
prevailed and the bill passed after an
amendment had been added providing
that no further work shall be done on the Coy
eminent property unless an appropriation tor
the purpose shall have been made for it in ad,
vance, by Congress.
| AN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY SUIT
The Circuit Court has to-day been engaged
in the trial of the case of Alexander Hunter VS..
Henry D. Cooke suretes for L. E. Chittenden on
his bond of appeal to the Supreme Court of the
| United States Service not having been served
on Chittenden, the suit goes on agalnstGovernor
| Cooke The action is to recover the profits OF
Mr. Hunters farm, near -Four Mile Run, dur
ing the time he was kept out of possession by
| Chitenden who had purchased it at a govern
ment sale during the war, afterwards held to
be insufficient to divest Hunters title or right
of possession. r.
MIR. Legg, of Alexandra, and ohter witnesses
from the same neighborhood were examined
and verdict rendered against Cooke fol-
| ~ QQS
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Weather Report.
..- WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, l. a. a.:
Probabilities For the Northwest and Up
per Lakes variable southerly and northerly
winds, high but diminishing pressures; low
temperatures and fair weather will prevail and
extend to Missouri and Kentucky. For Ten
uessee and the Gulf and South Atlantic States
uorthery and easterly winds, occasional ram
clearing away tonight, with lower temperatures
and higher pressures. In the Lower Lake and
Canadian regions southwestery and northwest
erly winds, partly cloudy and cold weather with
diminishing ,pressuress this evening. In a tns
northerly winds, generally clear and clearing
weather, higher barometers and decreasing
temperatures. ,r
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~ 0TICR to- CASE ONSUM ERS.

Bills for the quarter ending December e 18th tn
Sefore January lst, 1878, viii be at the rate 9,
S. per thousand feet On all bills n9l paid an,l
after the LIST of January 10 per cent VII oe aaaeo'
decl6-1w [Sent] ). KO4b0R eupe :
NEW BED BLANKETS AND BED BEL.
~ QUILTS or CoMF0KiGS. .ad 5ui uS Su;pply;
a arsst 1stisty; White Coverlids or Counter,
gar.s Notsing CHAM Lace for curtains, ess! Oah
apnd zee them at VsEI i9;';n"y- - ,.,.o n,,e
anu AZ oe IL" , = iir"li R. L. WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
From London.

HLoNDoN, Dec l9.-Tbe London Times, as
sizes column this morning contains s'1 sstu rnn
of murder with sentences Of death passed epeli
the ECU 1ap PITS M.tobls.s 6o Boston, has been
vracted 1 of the coast OF Northumberlake ooun-
ty ana nSe as Bowes has been released from Nsw
e,ts prison, having seenred bail in the sum OF
500 600! 4.
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EaSH1 ExDIOSiOn.

LAFAYETTE, IND,, Dec. IA. switch en-.
CINE on the Louisville New Albany and Ch. .as9
Railroad exploded bile standing on street and
corner in this city curly this morning, an9
David McNary engineer, was instantly ki,le !
and boy named Kilgore was badly Wouno' u
Houses et' SIDE OF sa St byeadh
occurred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19

The Valley Virginian, at Staunton, has been
designated as an official organ of the Govern
mept, with authority to publish the laws of
Congress, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
Railroad Coli. sion.

ST. LOUIS, Dec l9.-Last night al. passenger e,
train from Chicago for this city col'ldeo WIN
freight train at Anderson sta ton "recklns
gineer of the passenger train.
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ARRIVED.

Steamer Express, Baltimore, to- Broders q
Co. She reports the ice in the river as attordlng
more obstruction off Fort Washington than any
where else, as it has become somewhat jammed
there; also, that schooner is ashore OFT Ragged
Point, and that she passed no vessels bound up
Tug Atlantic, with tow, in which were the
schooners Abbott and Clara CrowelL for Wash
ington She reports sloop belonging to George
Sheckles cut through and sunk off Pamunkey
and barge belonging to coored man named
Smith, sunk off Bryants Point, .ses.
Brig nj C, Haskell, Washington, to load for
Havana, andschrs! Martha Collins, r C:Stanard,
Ann Travers and oakes Ames, from Washing
ton put in out of the ice. =. -. = - -
scbrs Planet Mars. and Susan Ellen, Norfolk;
Ann Ram DO, Richmond; L A Hughlett and V
A Hawley, Baltimore, and steamer Lady ofth
Lake, n orfolk. -, .s!>;,r
MEMORANDA.
Bark Scotland, hence, at Galveston sh.> r.
Schr J Harris, for Pawtucket, hence ,ae
Providence 18th. ',3 ,,s't, =
Richmond 18th. ~: -, -.
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DEAL HAIR TMENI

GREEN'S' NOTION HOUSE,
II t..t .-l rs King street, -'
,r.....s s.. Alexandria, Virginia.
The following newspapers will please copy and
give local notice:
pE,IuAIRl - REAL HAIR!
On hand at all times a large stock of Real and
Imitation Hair Goods of every description, at
very low prices. All goods warranted the best
Hair made up into Switches, Braids, Cu-ls
Chignons, Puts, SC. =
straight hair or combings;.. w w
For making large size switch.......... 70
For making Largest I 10. 49, =, s IL
at the cost of Il few cents, have it made up into
any design and returned free Of mail charges.
Adviccs concerning hair should be mailed sepa-
ratcly. Any information cheerfully given;
CHARLES w. GREEN,
dec 10 76 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19

RADICAL WARD MEETINa-A very small
meeting of the colored members Of the Fourth
Ward Radical Club and few outsiders, was
held at the Colored Odd Fellows Hall, on Col
umbuS street, last night.
After the election Of T. B. Pnn, President
of the Club, and W. Harris Secretary reso-
luton endorsing the action had by some of the
Radicals of The other wards in reference to the
retrocession of Alexandria to the Deestrict was
adopted, two voices only being heard in the
affirmative and one in the negative.
A committee of eight was then appointed
with O. C. Whittlesey at the head, to circulate
a petition for signatures of those in favor of re-
PROCESSION, aud another committee of two, Ly-
sander Hill and - Miller, to present said
petition to the U. S. Senate.
There was very little Of interest, only speeches
by two colored men, very vindictive in sentl-
ment and expression against white people gen
orally, the cause Of offence in one instance be.
ing that to his obsequious salutaions, several
white gentlemen, whom he mentioned, return
ed only nod with cultural sound, which was
considered reason enough for "going back to
Washington
After collection had been taken up, amount
ing in the aggregate to 81 cts, the meeting
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19
Z Common Cornell.

At called meeting Of, the Common Council.
held December 49, 1872, there were pMse sssrs
George R. Shlnn, esq, President, "a, ano Portner
Risheill, Eichberg, Hopkins; f'e'u -, -.
Beach, Evans and Hughes. ,;ons were read and
the e ioGxh bs D
the accoh!panyM AYoRs OFFICE, Dec '1s, 1872
uouora6le CityI CouneA:...
To the antl a Enclosed please find cemmu.
Z ;tst;on from DR.: Bedford Brown, President o.
the Board of Health also two resolutions passed
81 said Board this afternoon. ,.,l,
! The subject being q very important one 70 ou al
Citizens, will no doubt receive your prompt &C.
ton: Very respectfully ,,
To- the i,ikns5ers Of the Board Of Atderme" ana
5oeGty1 Council: .nr.ayi1 Y
j, tGentlamen: feel it duty. incumbent, uptoI
me to address you q second communication reia
ti1elt0 the continued prevalence of small po1 II
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FI.vHNLzAL.
VIE y LIE
RIIRKE HERBERT

F'oE SALE BY .....
BURKE s. HERBERT,
The following first class Securities:
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS LYNCHBG.
and DANVILLE r. r. CO., Is, at Is and sc-
crucd interest; interest payable 1st April and lit
October guaranteed by Orange and Alexsn-
dria 4. 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 923 and interest. ~ !.
Above bonds sold free of commissions.
We BUY and SELL STOCKS and BONDS
on commission, negotiate loans, &C., make col
lections on all accessible points, and viii give
prompt attention to any business entrusted to US.
aug 9-tf /, ..-,r ...r... a.. .a- ~
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1.MUSE.nEN.FS.c
4. s .ayHUSE.HEsNFS.a NJ
Ig71.-:}.. ne new WEAR YEARS EVE
GRAND BALL TO BE GIVEN I; & az X : TIE

TUESDAY, December g. ls72 uoa
for the accession The proceeds will <be devoted
to to- arranging their new house,in . manner pc
Committee Of iArangements-ccJ99h!n W! ~ Era "a,
Andrew s9lliysn Geo. R S9y Williams n
MARKELL F. Mss' Sullivan rsav and a Am
Recsntion CommitteeaH Hon. Hugh Latham.
Cant lanes M. Steuart, BENZ. Barton, ssa;,. y.
L. smoot esq; DrxJ. B',Johnson and William William
h mas Isu Treasurer. Tickets 81, admit
t;na . Gentleman and ladies. 80 dec io-td !.
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARK EFT, Dec. l9.-Wheat con-
tinues active with symptoms of further advance
in prices offerings of 3S bushels white and 1886
of red, with sales of the former at 1875 for prime
and 1893 for strictly prime, and of the latter st
ITO tor fair, 1870 and ls5 for medium to good, 1885,
1870, 1872, 1913 and 1876 for very; good. to prime.
and 2JO for choice. Cornis steady; offerings OF
79O of mixed with sales at %, "a, and %.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBER 10.
SUN RosE...... ia MOON RIsEs......... SOB
SUN SETS. 4.4l
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LOCAL ITEMS. i.

FATAL ACCIDENT was stated in yester-
day s Gazette that brakesmau on the o., A
u NJ. r. r. had been run over and badly hurt
The accident occurred abou. three o clock yes.
terday afternoon, near the seven mile post, and
was the result of the breaking of part of the
apparatus by which the motion of the cars is
stopped. The unfortunate man was employed
on cattle train bound to this city and when he
fell upon the track ten heavily loaded cars passed
over him. The train was stopped as soon as
possible, went back for him, and reached here
about four clock. He was at once taken to
his house on Peyton street, near the Stone
Bridge, where he died about seven o'clock last
night never having rallied from the shock,
though Drs. Lewis and Powell had administer
ed the most powerful stimulants. His whole
left leg and his right leg below the knee were
crushed and mashed 10 the most horrible man
ner aud were only attached to the rest of his
body by shreds of tendons His name was
William Murray, and his death leaves his
family, wife and three little children, in most
destitute circumstances. Indeed his wife had
to be removed from the bed in which she was
lying sick, -having short time since been
confined with twins-in order that he might
be laid on it. The charitably disposed have in
this case, worthy object, tor heavy hand has
OF late been laid upon the widow. On Friday
last she lost one of her new born twins, and in
Autumn buried another Of her little ones. The
deceased was a member Of Osceola Tribe of
Red Men, which body will attend his funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19

r OsT-A pair of CHILDS GOLD SLEEVE
IOOPS' marked "Mlburn." For the re-
turn of them to this Office suitable reward Will
be given. ... uee io'''
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INITIAL HANDkERCHIEFS

Initial Handkerchief, Of fine quality, suitable
for Christmas present. Put up in handsome
boyes half dozen Handkerchief in each box.
5or, 19Ga :s"s' D." HOOMES y ASHBY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-19

NEW GUMBLE WALNUTS, Almonds,
~ Palm Nuts, Pecan Nuts and Filbertss tpr
'" Gec W ,s IA II north Royal street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
Seventh Annual Reunion of the Penna,
Reserve COrns

hNSNi W wi USs
The association met at Wilkes Barre
on the 10Th inst, but there was a slim
attendance, owing to lack of publicity,
Mistakes had been made in publishing
the time and place. The local COM
mittee did all in their power 10 make
the occasion pleasant one. The fol.
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, Andrew G.
Curtin Cre.elected); vice presidents,
Major j. Merrill, Colonel r.. Bruce Rick.
etts, and Colonel Il. F. b. Taper; Sec
retary, Charles Devine; CORRESPONDING
Secretary, Colonel John ii. Taggert;
treasurer, Captain j. w. Scott.
In the evening an eloquent oratiOn
was delivered in Music Hall by Hon,
VIM. McClelland, of Lawrence county,
member of Congress, before large au
dience of citizens, after which Hon. w.
W. Ketchum welcomed the Reserves to
Wilkesbarre. He complimented them
for their brilliant war record, and said
that Pennsylvania should keep green
the memory of the bravery of her sons.
The exercises were enlivened by a
band of music from Scranton. After
the grafton grand banquet was given
at the Wyoming Valley Hotel.
The association resolved to meet next
year at Gettysburg, and Chaplain j. II.
Beale, of the 1st Reserve Cavalry, was
selected as orator, and Colonel r. NJ.
Henderson, of the 9TH Reserves, altern-
ate.
Capt. Brockway was elected Prcsi-
dent of the Board Of Directors, and in
structed to make the proper arrange
ments at Gettysburg for the next an
ual reunion. We will endeavor to pub
lish Capt. McClelland's Grafton in our
next issue.