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The New York herald., 1873-08-25
KINGSTON DRIVING PARK RACES.

Cry OF KINGSTON, n Y, August "a, 1879
The Kingston Driving Park races concluded yes
terday with a trot for $500, for horses that have
never beaten $3.50. Four started, and the race was
won by J. O. Smiths brown mare Molly Smith, in
three straight heats, william Gallaghers gray geld
ing Roam Spangler, second; J. II. Philips gray
gelding Gray Hawk, third, and I. Won Wagoner's
brown geldinr Billy, fourth. Time, 245]a--2:45a-
2:13a,.
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CONFESSION OF GUILT.

Further particnlars'in relation to the depreda-
tions OF Che Trenton oarky reported In the
HERALD OF Friday last have come to light. Tudy
has confessed to everything alleged against him in
an interview with Mr.. Fora at the Someryi,le Jail
HIS sahse was searched. and a revolver, silver
waten and SUIT OF clothing belonging 70 Mr.. Muir
heau, ~ Ewing township, was discovered therein.
a gold watch OF Mr. ford's was recovered from %
trenton leweller, TO whom Tudy had sold IL for
he fred Mr.. Ford's premises a short time ace. II
is more than probable that the dusky individual
VIII receive q l0ng term in the state Prison.
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i POUGHKBEPsIE N. Y, August a. 1873.
Dispatches from the interior Of Duchess county
report violent nail storm at Hackensack aud
Pleasant Valley yesterday afternoon during which
the crops were seriously damaged. The hail stones
were as large as walnuts.
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A NEW JEWISH SYNAGOGUE.

NEWARK, N. j., August "a, 1873.
Jewish synagogue was consecrated here to-
day J. P. Saomon Of New York, delivered an
Grafton on the subject OF the "Universality OF
jewish Worship
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CRITICAL CONDITION OF A JOURNALIST

POTTSVlLLE "a, August -, 1873.
Colonel Frank A. Burr, proprietor OF the Ddilp
Standard here, had an apopectic attack yester-
day. Though considerably improved his condition
Is yet very critical.
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DEATH FROM PLAYING WITH A PISTOL.

PROVIDENCE, X. l.. August "a, 1873.
John Green, aged eighteen years. a carpenters
apprentice, was found in his in an uncon-
scious dying condition last evening, having re-
ceived fatal wound in tine head from pistol,
which, 1t is supposed was accidentally discharged.
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PRINTING CLOTH MARKET.

mn, ,-,,, Providence. r. T., August 23 1873
rue prnting c0tb market Is strong with prices tend
ing upward stock IN the hands OF the manufacturers
Ught sales OF The week 1900 pieces, ct bssc 5xc. for
standard To extra by CO. 6.c Tor standard co by
sc. Tor extra "a squares
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WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, ;
WASHINGTON, d. g., August 25-l A. M.


OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, ID. g., August 25-i A. M.
Synopsis tor tAe Past Tsoeatv.J0sw Hours.
Clear weather, with low temperature and qT,ht
to fresh northwesterly winds IN New England, and
the Middle Atlantic States; generally clear
~ weather and high temperature in the So1thern
States, whore the pressure is greatest; cloudy
weather with diminished pressure ana ligheeaster
ly to southesstery winds In the lower lake region
partly CLOUDY weather, with high temperature, and
slight increase OF pressure. from the sake region
westward to the lower Missouri Valley.
Probabilities
For the Eastern and Middle Atlantic coasts, con-
tined tow temperature, light variable fwinus and
generally clear weather during the day.
For northern New England and the lower
lake region, increasing cloudiness with light
rain the temperature risiAg slightly in the
lower lake region, With light easterly to south
erly Winds For the Ohio Valley and westward
to the lower Missouri Valley high temperature,
hight southeasterly to- southwesterly winds and
generally clear weather For the Southern
States slightly falling barometer, rising tempera-
ture and partly clear weather. with local rains.
Reports have not been received from the upper
lake region the Northwest and the Southwest
The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record vishow the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty -four hours in
The New York herald., 1873-08-25
HAIL STORM IN DUTCHEss COUNTY.

AVCIdBC temperature ycsIeTUIy UZ
Average temperature for corresponding date
tSSt year. Observation-Disclosures. 70
The New York herald., 1873-08-25
OCEAN STEAMERS.
ers Sads. Destination. |
a. | Office.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

mISCELLANEOUSe
~e~---N
A BsOLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM COURTS
n of different States legal everywhere; pubicity-
fees in advance; advice free commissioner for every
State. FREDERICK l. KING ~
Counsellor at Law, 1853 Broadway
A BsOLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED IN DIFFERENT
"A states, legal everywheres deserton. &C., Sufficient
publicity required until divorce granted
advice free. NJ HOUSE, Attorney, 19i Broadway
A HERALD BRANCH OFFICE, BROOKLYN.
N. corner of Fulton avenue and Boerum street.
Open from A. M. TO 9P. M
On Sunday from to o9P. NJ
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IRsT GRAND GIFT CONCERT
of the

ENIRsT GRAND GIFT CONCERT
STATE OF NEVADA
authorized by act Of the State legislature TO pro.
vide funds for the establishment of a " wv
STATE INSANE ASYLUM
Concert ot the Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada an
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 1873 '"' o'
One hundred thousand tickets viii be sold, from Tho
proceeds of which ~ '''S
S2650O0 GOLD COIN GIFTS
will be distributed among the holders of tickets as fol-
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Almanac for New YOrk-This Day.
SUN AND NOON HIGH WATER
Sun rises. ......... 20 Gov. Island. eve 10 04
Sun sets. .......... "A Sandy Hook. eve 0 10
Noon SETS. IA Hell Gate. eve IL 40
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The following record vill'show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty-four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
Pharmacy. HERALD Ruiding:-
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ass
sea- In Catharine Doge. Olivar New York. Rosa Oil
Arrived al do, Industrial, scheafno, and A Blanch.
AMsTFRDAs, Aug sNsailed, Elizabeth CATH Andersen,
Aqs o s sfnch
lica. Dmarino, Baltimore; Charger, English, Pensa-
BRIsI9, Aug ls-Arrived> Evening Star, Richardson,
BoRptAuI, Aug, l2-Arrived, Jonathan Chase, Chase.
BnE.EEnAyEs ,,. Aug io-Arrved Antlanta, Hosemann
xC.nO1rr Avg ,y, 1Eptsred out Rssonte kske
York; Carl DC5ein; sienman, New Orleans; Dim Dim
PPUn1IS. Aug ii;~.CIeared, Noah, Olsen New York.
Sultan, Hyde, Baltimore il Bills Penny sydney. CB
DASrzic Aug s-Arrived, Hong Kong, BrandhoH, New
D,'o July yEs
,o DTA, Aug 3aArrivsd Constantine creevy. New York
Passed 10Th, Northern Queen, Dollar from New York
& for nasmbnrg 18th, Prince Hasson, CASTOR, from Bat
NJ. Put back l2th, Hannibal, Niemann from London for
New York York tand a,neh9red, Co., u,.. r
fyn New York for orders Southern Rights Woodbridge
Put back, 10Th, Alice Minot Lowell from Geae for
New York; 18Th. Tide Figlia, Lavareo from New
GooIE, Aug is~saied, Onkel Adermann, Mann, Phis.
YORK; 18Th, J Walsh Herbert do,
Sailed 18th, New York, Polio, New York.
GLASGOW, Aug ll-Arrived, olympia s), and Victoria
QD, New York.
GIBRALrAR, Aug 6-CIeared. Alaska, Guy, Mazagan.
York
Hull, Aug 9--saied Fede, Msrino New York; 11th,
prqge Dubrovacki do; Pearl Harding, Sydney, CB;
HAvsf. Aug S~Arrved, Michele Galatea, Barronc. New
Orleans an quarantine); Great Admiral Jackson, San
Francisco.
HAMBURG, Aun 1I-Arrived, Olga. Benate, New York;
Shun EdmOndson, Wilmington, NC,
sailed 10TH Jupiter, Warnken, Philadelphia.
HEtyoEr Aug l2-Arrved, O q Van Horn, Hooker,
LivFRPooI Aug lO-Arrived Nelson, Walls, Pensacola
18TH Calabra 81, New York; Stella Kay, do 18th San
yacinto ~, Burrows Galveston; Spain 81 Grace, New
York; Ccntsur, Buchan dol; Aneelita Aisina New Or
leans; l4th, Maggie Horton, Brown, New York.
Sailed 18TH Minnesota (s), Hnmlin, New Orleans via
Bordeaux; canada ts, Webster, \ Nv York.
Cleared 18TH Clifton Jacobs Galveston; Oblio, Mazz
raymond spiney, cB; isth, Ann Percch New YORK YORK.
Wilmington Nc; Derwent Firth New York.
Entered out 18th. George kolberg, schebe for Bruins
wick, Ga; Herbert Hill, Galveston Ossipee, Sprague,
New Bedford ;sxnderdyk. scherlau New York Civ OF
Antwerp 90, belsmote, do; Chrysolitc o. Wallace ss
ysnnah; teds, Muller wilminston Nc; 18th, AdelIne
Csiabria is NcMickan, New York; Ganges cS, Tyson,
LoN5cs. Aug is--Arrivcd, Aurora, Crosby, Buu Rivers
14h Susspx, West, wilmington; South America Lorinu
Pensacola; Polio Way, and Blanche, NoribIom, New
York. - -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
Look To your Interest!

At this most unprecedented money sLringency
in our commercial metropolis and correspond
ingly dull times most Ill over the country, 1t
we'll for each and cvcry Individual to look to
his interest. By paying our ontcrprising Cloth
icrs, l. Schwartz & Co., at Sarepta Clothing
Hall, visit, you can save at least 20 per cent in
buying sour garments there; besides the extra
ordinary advantage Of having variety of sty les
and patterns to select from, immense in quantity
and fur superior in quality to any others in this
city. They say they will sell remarkably choap,
and, rs is generally known, they mean what
they say You will do we'll to call carly at 81
King street, Sarcpta Clothing Hall. ap Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
CHURCH. SERVICES, &c, TO MORROW.

CHRIST CHURcH-Serviccs at II a. m. and
9 y m. hv Rev L. II. Mckim.
Sr PhUL's CnURcH-Scrvice at II a. m.
and i p M by Rev. DR.. Norton.
GRACE CuuRcH-Services at II a. m. and 8
, M, by Rev. D. F. Sprigg.
ST.. MARY's CHURCH--Mass at I a. M, and
11s NJ. ,Vespers at p. M.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Servico at
u >. m. and p. m, by Rev Mr.. Mccoy.
SrroSp PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Servlce In
,h. morning and at night.
NrTtI ErIs. CHURCn-Scrmon IN the morn
;nn and at night, by Rev. j. s. Boyer
NrTu ErlSCoPAL CHURCH SoUTH-Sermon
- tho morning by Rev. Mr. Mills, and at night
nv Rev. MIR. Busey,
NrTu. Prot. CuURCH-Sermon in the morn
INV and at night by Rev. Mr.. killgore.
RArTIsT CIIURCH-Service In the morning
and vt night by Rev Ryland.
"' GrrMAS misunderstanding at 3p m.
VILLAGE CHAPEL-Sermon at II d. m, by
W., Mr. Busey. Sabbath School at p. nl.,
hsr conducted by Rev. MIR. Bcall.
y Nj. G. A.-Prayer meeting in the
Meth. Prot. Church, ut a o'clock p. M; Aims
House services At 2 p. M; Jail SERVICES at 2
n N, Sunday School at the corner OF King and
Wnst streets and ut the corner of St Asaph and
prncess SIS, ut 2! p. M Prayer meeting in the
rnnm over 5. GregS's store, corner OF King and
p.,na streets, ut 81 y. m. Daily prayer meet
~, w in the room of the Association.
DE- p:,s, Nv Wcctn.r every Friday evening at the
n,rSor of King and West SITS. Open-air prayer
,'na,i,c al the Tunnel, south Fairfax street, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
LOCAL RREHIEIES.

The lcssees of the Alexandria canal made an
inspection trip over that canal this morning
and found the whole work in excellent cond-
ton. The amount of business done on the
canal 50 far this season exceeds that of any pre-
vious year.
Two children of Mr. John Duncan, who
lives near the Poor's House, were attacked by
a terocious dog belonging to IL cnlored mai
uamed Ward, yesterday, aud ono Of them WAS
badly injured
The fish benches in the market square were
rented until the Isl proximO, but few OF them
were occupied this morning, and they only had
sturgeon Tor sale.
At a meeting Of Potomac Lodge m Good
Tcmplars, last nj ght, seven new members were
admitted
SO little interest was taken 10 the election in
Washington Township, on Thursday last, that
but five votes were Cast in the whole township.
The May term of the Circuit Court for the
Corporation. Judge Keith to preside, will coul-
mencc on Monday next
Several Of the delegates and visitors from
this city to the Episcopal Council, at Wnches-
ter, have returned
Mr. Charles Arundel, wtll-known citizen
of Fairfax, died at his residence, in that coun-
Ly yesterday.
There was very large attendance of buyers
and sellers in market this morning.
We are now having summer-iike weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
The Indians.

VIRGINIA. CITY, NEv., May 24.-Parties
who arrived at Eko to-day from Spruce noun
tain report that on the night of the DIST inst.
some Indians were discovered stealing lead from
the smelling works and were traced TO their
camp. where council was in progress, which
evidently meant mischief The speakers were
violently brandishne their weapons and fully
partic patiug in the council. There were fifty
Gosot warriors, from Utah Territory and num-
Der OF Shawnccs all armed. The citizens be-
coming alarmed at the appearance Of strange
Closets and Snakes from Idaho, organized
guard for the protection Of their homes and
it was then discovered that all the powder in
the town had been purchased by the Indians
several days previously, leaving the settlers al
most dcfcncclcss y messenger was dispatched
to camp llacck for arms aud ammunition, but
the commander at that post refused to supply
them. Persons living in the threatened sec
ton who had been summoned to serve as jurors
pctilioncd the court to be relieved from attend
ancc in court as their presence was needed for
the protection of their families. Should the
Indians make an attack, the lives OF many set
tiers will be sacrificed, as government assistance
cannot reach them in time to prevent loss OF
life. 1t is stated that there are but seven SOL
diers at camp Ilacck available for its dclcnce
the regular garrison being in the Modoc coun-
try. Spruce mountain is in Elko county, sixty
five miles southeast Of the town Of Eko.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
The Municipal Election!

Tho defeat of the Conservative ticket teaches
us q lesson it will be we'll to remember in the
future We see now that had the advice of q
certain well-known party been taken the issue
would have been quite different; but it is easy. to
be wise after an accomplished fact The advice
referred to was, that all candidates should attire
themselves IN new, Full Dress Spring Suits
from Mr.. Blondhcin, Corner Of King and Fair.
fax streets and wear them up to the day Of
election We can see now that, had this suggcs-
ton been followed, it would have resulted in q
glorious victory both to the Republican and
Conservative parties, and all persons would have
been satisfied. Fcllow-citizens do not let this
mistake be made in the future
my % MEMO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
From New Orleans.

New York, May PA special dispatch
from New Orleans, dated the 23d says:-Ex:
Governor Yarmouth has begun suit for libel
against the editor and proprietor of the New
Orleans Times, and fixes damages at So, 600.
The article complained Of was printed on the
10Th inst, and accused Yarmouth of having
became a creditor to the Mississippi and Amcrl-
can Gulf Ship Canal Company to the amount
OF S45, 900 through his official action as Gov
crnnr.
The New Orleans Republican of this morn
ing announces cditorially Judge Dnrrell's de-
termination to resign, and recommends that he
be given foreign mission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAzETTE.l
Eoreirn News.


VERSAILLES, May 24.-1'hc debate upon
the Interpolation of the government was re-
sumed in the Assembly this morning, NJ
Theirs, 10 accordance with the notice given
yesterday by Minister Dufaurc, addressed the
Assembly urging the dc6nitvc establishment
OF the republic. His uttcrances were received
with loud cheers by the Left while the Right
remained silent. Upon the conclusion OF
Theirs speech the Assembly took a recess till
. p. m.
MADRID, May "a The Council of Ministers
yesterday 10 postponiug the elections III Cuba
tor deputies TO the constituent Cortes fixed
upon Monday, when the voting shall take
place.
LONDON, May "A. The Prince OF Wales is
visiting his sister, the Princess Alice, at Arm
stadt.
PERsIdNAN, May 81 The Carlists deny the
statement that number OF volunteers who
surrendered at Savahuja were butchcrcd. They
state that they now hoIl all prisoners captured
in that town and are ready to exchange them
for Carlists in the hands Of the Spanish au-
tloritics
ROME, May 24. Elaborate preparations are
being made for the funeral OF Count Manzonl,
aud the ceremonies are expected to be OF
most imposing character.
BARCELONA, May 24.-Two corpscs have
been found near MourcSa, in this province,
with pIacard on each of them bearing the
words, KILLED while attempting TO assasslnate
Don Alfonso"
The levy upon youth ordered by General
Valcric on Thursday is well received. Many
manufactures will continue the salaries OF their
operatives while they do service in the Rcpnb-
Iican ranks Juntas have been formed 10 pro-
mote the enforcement Of the levy
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roc AL n II :" -.

THE MARKET was, this morning, we'll sup
n]ied with meats and vegetables. The butchers
lind excellent fresh meats at the prices quoted
Inst week. Vegetabesare becoming more abund-
mt Green peas GO cts. per peck; new pota
toes 81 per peck asparagus 20a25 cents per
bunch; radishes 2a4 cts. per bunch; lettuce 2a4
cts. per head; ouions cts. per bunch; kale 25a
20 cts. per peck; sprouts So cts. per peck; fresh
butter 25a4O cts. per Id. The pastures are now
luxurcnt and the COWS produce quantities of
milk. Eggs 20 cts per dozen. The fish benches
were we'll supplied with shad, herring, and
sturgeon at the prices which have ruled for the
last three or tour days. Strawberries sold at 80
cts. per box. Mr.. Slater had some Of the finest
we have yet seen in market; also, beautiful
display OF flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
The SIarHeGS.

New YORK. May 2i.-Stocks dull. Gold
t;rnnrr Mt ISL. Money firm at Gaze: Flour quiet
and unchanged. Whcst quiet and firm. Corn
steady. , on.o,
;dstcd 54; do. new 5O5; West Eirginias 3Is bid
o.dsy. Cotton quiet; low mddlings l7ssls.
Flour firm and; in good demand; prices I'M li,o
changed. Wheat stesdy good to prime red i;o
s2lsl common to fair do lG5alSo Corn dull
white Southern 10 yellow Southern 64 ! mixed
5ls55; Western mixed 49a5o; do. white olhoz'
I've dull at 9Oaloo. Hay unchanged Provls-
IONS fiat and nominal Western Butter active
and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
Affairs with Mexico.

NEW YORK, May "a. "A Washington special
states that the Mexican Minister says nearly all
the cattle stealing Oh the Texas border has been
done by kickapoo Indians, and negotiations
have long been pending by both governments
to induce that tribe to go on reservation. lie
anticipates no trouble between the two coun
tries from the recent raid of Col. Mackenzie,
having no doubt Of an amicable settlement of
tho affair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24

RECEIPTS BY RAILRoAD.-Thc following arc
the receipts by the W. G., V. NJ. 4 6. 5. Il.
K. for this week Corn 2, sos bushels Wheat
1915, rye 25, oats ll2, mill offal PIP, corn meal
$50, potatoes As, ground sumac l26 sacks
ground sumac stems PA bags, -four l,0O6 bbls,
rye -four IL bbs, butter 9 frkins, eggs 80 box
e> oil y bbls, leather So rolls, whiskey bbls,
wine key, tobacco boxes, segars cases,
Suudrics 10 boxes and bbls, straw Al bales,
lard frkins, fowls coops, wool 81 sacks, hay
80 bales, kauawha salt 400 bbls and sacks,
bacon l ,703 lbs, lime POO bbls, cotfins cases,
tan bark % cords, country soap 3 bbls, blooms
10000 lbs iron ore ,S4S lbs, calves and cows
Il head, books , boxes, fish Dbl, glass ware
II oaks: axes |, castings 9lS lbs, seed 4 boxes,
bolts | box, furniture 90 packages, iron 81, o93
lbs, rags 725 lbs, empty casks SO, lumber A.,
0oO feet, thrcshng machines ], brass and met
al 5G5 lbs, hides IS bundles, feathers sack,
wheels ., cattle , cars, cattle and sheep 5, cat
tie and horses |, COWS aud calves |, sheep D,
stock 3, lumber |, stone |.
During the same time the followln g were
received by the w. & o. 4. r.: Wheat 1896
bushels, corn TOO, meal 344, potatoes l2, flour
G3 bbls, eggs AZ bbls and boxes butter 80 bblS
and kegs, fowls coops. calves 76, hay 80 bales,
rags II bags, wool 81 bales, old iron 3,O77 lbs'
stock car load.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
rsncnXnrT Nf BOGicS.

New YORK, May PA letter from Hall.
fax says that 42S bodies have been recovered
from the wrecked Atlantic, leaving Is passen-
gers unaccounted for Nearly dozen bodies
of the lost cabin passengers arc. still missing
and although all the state rooms have not been
examined by divers it is not thought any no.
dies will be found in them when entered, as the
passengers aud believed TO have escaped to the
deck when Informed of the impending danger
after the vessel struck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24

PRACTICAL JOKES. Practical Jokes in the,
questionable shape of explosions Of large sized
fire crackers under sleeping and sitting persons
in the market square and at Fisbtown arc be-
coming SO frequent that the victims threaten
dire consequences to the perpetrators, who are
no respectors of persons, but bang away their
Internal machines under the chairs Of some of
the most venerable and respected habitucs of
the last named locality ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
Coal TRADE.-The receipts of coal by can;

Coal TRADE.-The receipts of coal by canal
from Cumberland for the week ending to-day
were as follows: By J. 2. Agnew GLIB tons;
by American Coal Company 4.799 tons; by
Hampshire & Baltimore Coal Company l, 773
tons. The shipments during the same period
were by j. L. Agnew 5,G7O tons; by American
Coal Company 5,49l tons; by Hampshire Il
Baltimore Coal Company 1858 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
From New York.

New YORK, May 24.--Spccic shipments to-
day, S9j.5I9.
The Free Masons have decided to receive the
remains of the late Minister Orr, upon their
arrival here.
The carpenters society has notified all its
members working pine or ten hours per day to
cease working over eight hours on and after
Monday ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
The Queens Birth Day.

LONDON, May To-day being the fifty
fourth anniversary of the birth day of Queen
Victoria is observed as half holiday. The
morning was ushcred in by the firing oil salutcs
and ringing of bells, and reviews of troops, in
cidcntal to the occasion, will take place during
the day This evening London will be llu-
mipotoI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
Marvellous Beyond Precedent

Is the effect of SOzODONT upon the whole
economy of the mouth, keeping the gums rosy
and healthy the teeth in perfect order, giving
to the breath u bulmy fragrance. my l9-eolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24

RopBERlEs. Mckinney and Robert
King, colorcd stole 1900 Early York cabbages
from the truck patch of Mr. VIM. Hamcrslcy,
nrar this city night or two ago and discover
inc that thew had been tracked to Washington,
said the whole of them in that city for So
and made their escape.
Thieves broke Into the butchers stalls OF
Mcssrs. Oscar Baggett and Joseph Chancey IN
the market house Yesterday or last night and
robbed the money draws Of all their contents
which fortunately amounted to but few dol
'lnrs 10 pennies and fractional currency. An at
tempt was made at the same time to break INTO
the stall Of Mr. Benjamin Baggctt, which con-
tanned $40, but the lock was too strong.
The boothc of Mr.. Reed, at Flshtown, was
broken into last night and robbed of a small
amount of money and some other articles OF
not much value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-24
The Congressional Grab.

MILWAUKEE, May 24.-The report that Alex
andcr Mitchell, member of Congress from TINS
district, has drawn his extra pay, IS lncorrect.
He caused it to be sent back to the treasury
;mmcaiatelv after he became entitled to it.