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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-01-07
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Ghancery Court at Knoxville, Tenn

Ghancery Court at KnOxVil1e, Tenn.
No. 2iS2
Henderson Clapp, in his right and as next friend
OF the minor children of William HARRISON, de-
ceased (whose number and names are unknown
William Yarnel and wife. Harriet Yarnell and
Nancy Groves VS.. ID. L. w. Mynatt, John H. Ny
matt, Joseph Mynatt and Hampton HARRISON.
IN THIS CASE IT APPEARING FROM THE
bill which is sworn to. that the defendant, Hampto
Har bison, resides in the State of Kansas and is non
resident OF the State of Tennessee 1t ordered
publication be made Tor four successive weeks in the
hnoxville Weekly ChESncle. notifying said defendant
before the End Monday of February next and make
defense to said bill.
This January 81, 1873
A cOpyof the order. Test: -1Nr r
Lx- EtE NJ. L. PATTERSON.C. / NJ, ;
iSwi By W. A. GALBRAITH, d, c. L NJ
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE
READING ROOM.

DNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL PROVIDE AN
Il office on the 18th inst, in the building
Northeast Corner Gay and Cumberland Streets
where information in reference to the employment of
LabOrers and Serra Is may be obtained. Applications
for business occupations will have conspicuous notice
upon bulletin prepared for the purpose.
Reading Room will also be fitted up, with view
to the conf IT and interest o. It's patrons And will
act as Agent for Newspapers and Magazines that may
be SENT in receiving subscriptions and advertisements
icing their pa ers upon file and prospectuses upon
the bulletin: All other advertisements and bills will
be exhibited on the bulletin at the rate of one dollar
per month. &. w. CROZIER.
Jan. 7-d3tw1t
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blessed with at least one hotel (the Spencer
House, where the troveler will find real
home Many Northern guests are now at
st. Mary's, to escape the rigor OF the
Northern climate. l L-- w. @. N.
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DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
SIGNAL SERVICE U. S. ARMY,
KNOxNILLE Tenn, Jan, 6, 1873,
WEATHER REPORT.

For New England. westerly winds gradually backing
to southery Tuesday night For the Middle States.
southeastery to southwestery Ninds and increasing
cloudiness and probably light snow. For the South
Atlantic and Gulf States east of the Mississippi
rally Gear weather and rising temperature. From
Tennessee to Lake Erie and the upper lakes southerIy
to sOutwesterly winds and rising temperature with gen
orally cloudy weather and with light snow over the
lake region. --
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West Bound Passengers
VIII consult their interest by buying their ticket. By
way Of
LOUISVILLE
Ohio ] Mississippi Railway
The Ohio and mississippi Railway runs from
OUISVILLE TO ST. LOUIS.
.# and also from
LOUISVILLE TO CINCINNATI.
3 Trains a Day from Louisville,
EAST AND WEST.

Passengers will bear in mind that this is the quick
and best line from Knoxville, Bristol any point
the East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia Railroad
to ST, LOUIS. KANSAS CITY,
ST. JOSEPH, OMAHA. DENVER,
SAN FRANCISCO.
or any point in the West.
Leaving Bristol or Knoxville in the morning, You
arrive in St. Louis at $3.50 the following evening in ad
vance of other ine making direct connection with
lines out of ST. Louis to any Western city, No other
line makes such time By the same train from Knox.
vile you arrive in Cincinnati at 1880 the following day.
D. TlME-32 hours Knoxville to st. Louis.
"a hours Knoxville TO Cincinnati.
No transfers-no ferries.
Passengers from the South make close connection at
Louisville for the East and West. Trains of the Lou
isyille and Nashville Railroad direct to the depot
of the Ohio and Mississippi Railway near the great
iron bridge, when they step from the other
will keep their seats till they reach the Ohio
and Mississippi Depot For infermatCn as to time and
connections apply TO Agents of East Tennessee, Vr
gHa and Georgia Railroad at Knoxville er Bristol or
address w. r. KERR. Pass. Ag't,
t-.f at Knoxville, Tenn.
Ask for tickets to the West by the Ohio and Misss
sippi Railway. Take other.
FRANK VAN DUSEN, GEO, J. CLARK
sept29) Gen. Pass. Agt S. Pass. Agt
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Ass for Tickets to Memphis and the Southwest via
Chattanooga and cKenzie; and to St. Louis and the
Northwest via Nashville an tColumbus-all Rail; or
Nashville and Hickman-Rail and River.
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WASHINGTON.
OFFICIAL VIEW OF THE LOUISIANA
SITUATE0N~s 81

The Washington Chronicle 0n louisiana
Affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11
TELEGR APH.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.l
The lIanitab;l Affair.

New York, Aug ll.-Gov. Austin and
Mayor Brackctt OF Minneapolis have had TWO
interviews at Long Branch with the President
regarding the Manitaba affair and explained
the whole matter from beginning to eod dwell
ing especially on the cruelty with which the
prisoners are treated by the Manitaba authorl-
ties. They also saught to press upon the Pres
idcnt the necessity for speedy action, as they
feared the people in Minnesota unless some
thug was done at once, would take the settle
mcut Of the case into their own hands. The
President, according to the dispatch, gave the
Governor and Mayor to understand that unless
the matter was disposed Of within reasonable
time, a demand in unmistakable terms would
be made ON the British Government and would
be followed by further action. The President
then asked the Governor and Mayor to reduce
their statements to writing, which they ana,
and the paper was forwarded to secretary FISH,
who will be visited to-day by its authors.
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The Markets..

New YORK, August l1.-Stocks very dull.
Gold l5s. Money easy ut "a Flour steady.
Wheat ls2c better; moderately active. Corn
without material change.
BALTIMORE, August II Virginia skies, con-
soldated 50! West Virginas III Cotton nom
inal and quiet; low middling;s l0alSt. Flour
quiet and steady prices unchanged. Whest
active and higher and strong; white choice ll0 !
fair to prime do. l65; choice amber l.Oal12;
good to prime red lG3altS: common to fair do.
lJOslG0; red Western l45ai55; ambar Western
l5jal5S. Corn-whte Southern du,l at 7Oa72;
yellow Southern frmer ut GO; mixed Western
tirmer at 57!a3S. Oats frmer; Southern 4Os44 ;
Western mixed 4Os4l do. white AZ. Rye active
and higher at S0aS5. Hay unchanged. Fro
visions quiet. but firm prices unchanged. West
ern Butter unchanged.
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EDGAE. isgsEEITIES.

The funeral of Mrs Esther Griffin one Of the
victims of the late disaster on the Potomac,
took place yesterday evening from her late resi-
dence and was largely attended. Kew. Mr..
Boyer, of the NJ f. Church ofliciatcd on the
mournful occasion. The bodies Of the two lit
tie children, one baby in the arms, and the
other but IA few years old, drowned with their
mother had not, at last accounts been recov-
cred, or may have been buried on the shore
near the scene Of the disaster.
A col0rcd man was run over By the train On
the B. l. P. H. Il !, in Washington, last light,
while walking along Virginia avenue, aud iu-
stantly killed. The abdomen Was severed IN
twain the lower limbs laying on one side Of the
rail, and the head shoulders and aruls on the
other side.
A man who ought to have known better was
caught yesterday morning stealing bundle of
shingles from the depot yard of the ". Il o..
Il. r., but giving NY his pluuder when detect
ed, the Waterman was c)nsiderate enough to
let him go free, with warning to sin no more.
More persons were on the wllarves yesterday
evening that usual, mostly attracted there by a
desire to hear further particulars oil the burning
of the Wawasct aud the fate Of those on board,
or TO examine for recognition the bodies Of the
unfortunate victims.
The funeral of the late Samuel Bowers an ac-
count of whose late accidental death in Pmla-
deIphia has been published in the Gazette here
tofore, took place yesterday from st. Mary 5
Church, and was attended by the Catholic
Beneficial Society.
A large number of vessels, mostly golfers, are
now in port awaiting cargocs. The supply Of
Cumberland coal is light owing to the falling
off in rccei pts consequent upon the break IN the
canal and the recent strike OF the boatmcn by
both Of which the trade was seriously affected.
The body Of Miss Virginia Marbury, drowned
in the late WawaSet disaster has not yet been
brought up, though her relations and friends
have been untiring in their efforts to have it
recovered.
4 valuable COW belonging to Mr.. Florence
Mccarthy was malic!ousy shot and severely
wounded on the commons near the canal basin
by some unknown evil disposed person ycstcr-
day
The terrible calamity on The POtomrc, on
Friday last, was appropriately mentioned and
commented upon IN mauy OF the churches yes
tcrday, by the ministers.
Mr.. IIesselius Smith, whose child was torn BY
a vicious dog one day last week, killed the ahl-
nal On Friday, by shooting it.
There were continued disturbances and almost
uninterrupted fighting among the many colored
people who crossed the canal locks yesterday.
\ boy was arrested on hcnious charge this
morning but was dismissed us The charge
against him was not sustained.
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From New York.

New York, Aug ll.-Collector Arthur has
notified deputy collectors that the old law re-,
ouires importers to appear personally ana
make oath as to the ownership Of goods. The
necessity for this reminder has grown out OF
the practice of importers delcgatlng the duty
to clerks aud brokers, whereby great abuses
have occurred
Last night IN Wilamsburgh Wan. Anderson,
instigated by jealousy and whlskcy, stabbed
Aune Cunningham four or five times 10 the
back with common jack knife aud them stab
bed himself three timcs 10 the left side. Meth
er are fatally injured. en-
Last night in Brooklyn Michael Savage iicll
from the stoop of his house aud owing to his
great aye, his recovery from the injuries are
doubtful. His wife was 50 shocked by the
occurrence that she died 10 few hours after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11

WASHINGTON, August I, I a. u.
For the Middle Atlantic States, northeastern
~ to southeastcry winds, slightly higher tenn
peratnre, generally clear weather during the
day, followed by falling barometer and partly
cloudy weather aud occasional rain near the
seabeard For the Lower Lakes and thence to
West Virginia and eastern Kentucky, falling
barometer, warmer, increasingly cloudy wealth
er and occasional local rains. For the Gulf
and South Atlantic States, diminishing pres
sure, sou hcasterly and Southwestern y winds,
cloudy weather and occasional rain.
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Attempted Murder and Suicide. -

New YORK, Aug. ll.-At eight o clock this
morning, at the cigar manufactory of otelnhart
Bros aud Schonak, in Vesey street, young,
man named Ephram Steinhart, brother OF
one Of the partners, stood behind Saul. Schon-
lax and shot him with a pistol under the ear.
He then swallowed bottle of poison and shot
himself under the left nipple Schonlak is con-
sciouS and will probably recover. Stelnhart
will not survive to-day. The cause Of the crime
is not known.
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The Missing Steamer Armdt.

NEW York, Aug 1.-THE agents Of the
Baltic Loyd's steamships have received Il cable
dispatch stating that on the I'D Of July their
overdue steamer Arnlt was signalled in lat.
1910, long IS %, by the ship King Oscar
with her propeller broken. under canvass steer
ing north, with strong southeast wind. She
did not require assistance. Again on The 9th
she was seen by the White Star line steamer
Oceanic, steering the same course and III lat.
al 10 long 1881
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Lord Gordon.

FORT GARRY, Aug. ll.--Lord Gordon has
suddenly disappeared 1t is said he has gone
to the Rocky Mountains or British Columbia.
\ party just arrived report having met him
with large escort about one hundred miles
west of here
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LoUDoUN AUGUST COURT. -.Gentlcmcn who
left Leesburg this morning report the crowd
there, when the train started, as immense, and
that at all the stations along the road they
met crowds Of colored people waiting TO take
the upward bound train. The occasion was the
August court Of Loudouu county, and the NUN
Der of colored people and watermclous at this
term is said to be Unprecedented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11

Picture OF WASHINGTON. MIR. Ross Tur-
ucr, OF this city, who is rapidly acquiring de
servedly high reputation as an artist, and seve-
raj Of whose paintings have been very much
compliueuted, has made drawing Of Wash
ington city and its envirous, which is most ac-
curatc and handsomely finished. The picture
is to be Autographed and printed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11

CoLoRED KNIGHTS TEMpLARs. AT a regu-
lar meeting Of Constantine Commandcry, No.
4, colored Knights Templars held last Saturday
night, w. Fl. Tripiets was elected Eminent
Commander; David Jones, Generalisemo; Geo.
Preston, Captain General, Pomey Jack son,
Prelate, and the Commandery was closed by
Chas. f. Daley, SD Deputy +. g. Commau-
derry, State of Virginia.
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Now Cation.

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug 1.-THE first bale
of the Florida crop and the second bale of the
Georgia crop of cotton was received on Sunday
the 10th inst.
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Scotch Festivities.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug, 1.-THE Caledonian
Club, accompanied by a detachment OF the
New York Highlander regiment, made street
parade to-day, and marched to Oakdale Park
to participate in Scottish games and contests tor
prizes.
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Fire.

FLORA, ONT, Aug. I'D NJ. Pottcrs
dwelling house. Mundello's cabinet factory and
dwelling and the sorehouse Of the Flora Agrl-
cultural Machine Company were destroyed by
fire Saturday night Loss $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11
Dfafll Ofa Baker.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug, ll.-Edward Watt
son, OF the firm Of Watson 4 Brother, cracker
bakers, died last evening Of brain fever. lie
was greatly respected The Commercial Ex-
change Association passed resolution of re-.
cDort
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Financial

LONDON, Aug. ll.-The rate for money at
the Stock Exchange on government securities
is lower than the Bank Of England rate by
per cent.
LONDON, Aug. ll--2 80 p. m--The rate of
discount for three months bills in open market
is per cent below the Bank of England rate.
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LONDON Aug. 1.-THE office of Master OF
Rolls has been offered to Sir Duke CoIerdge,
but he refuses to accept.
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The EyDOSiliOn.

VIENNA, Aug. ll.-Many strang rs are lcav-
ing Vienna aud the number Of visitors to the
exposition decreases daily.
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Destructive Fire

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug. ia destructive
fire occurred this morning at Lake City, Flori
da. loss 500. 900.
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CANAL NEws.-A telegram received here
this morning by the Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal Company, from Harpers Ferry, says !:
1.-The break in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
will be repaired by noon Wednesday, at furth-
est and navigation be- resumed twelve hours
afterwards" Il later telegram states that the old
break gave way again, worse than before, this
morning, aud that boats need not be expected
here before before Friday or Saturday.
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Weather iu England
Weather Probabilities.

LONDON, Aug, II, II. 80 p. m.-The wealth
to-day is wet and uufavorabie to the crops.
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IN Alexandria, Va. July 81, 1873.
All artisans, builders, mechanics, lumber
dealers aid others who have performed work or
furnished materials for the construction OF the
MASONIC BUILDING, on the Market square,
are hereby notified to present to the Building
Committee of Alexandria Washington Lodge,
No. q, A., F. & a. NJ, through their Chair
man, Geo + French, on or before the 18th day
of August. 1873, an accurate account Of all mon
les now due them for such work and materials.
GEO. K. FREN CH, Chm,
GEO. r. SHlNN,
W. d. STEWART,
JNO. A. FIELD,
A H. SM \ III,
Budg. Com Alex. Wash. Lodge, No. q
iy 81 eot-Al5
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r Office.

IN Acxandria, Va, July 81 1873
All artisans, builders, mechanics, lumber
dealers and Others who have performed work or
furnished materials for the construction of the
NEW MARKET HOUSE Bulldog are
hereby notified to present to the Commissioners
of the Sinking Fund through Their Secretary,
H. S. ASHBI, on Or before the 18th day OF Au-
gust 1873, an accurate account Of Mi monies now
due them for sucn work and materials.
w. \. BERKELEY, Mayor.
5 II. JANNEI. Pres. B. Of A.
GEO. r. SHINN, Pres. G. &.
r. S. ASHBY, Auditor
w. y. COkSE, Treasurer.
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LAD. R. R.--The Chatham Tribune states

+. & D. R. R--Thc Chatham Tribune states
that the grading of the last twenty miles of the
Lynchhurg and Dauville railroad was complet
ed on Wednesday, the 30th ut. The work on
this contract was very heavy, including consld
cradle cutting and blasting. The other CON
tracts, which were lighter, were concluded
several mouths ago.
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CAPT. JANNEY's CAR CoUpLING-Three

CAPT JANNEY's CAR COUPLING. Three
cars to which Capt. Eli. Janney's new y Invent
ed car coupling was attached, which lett here
with the regular freight train last week, return
ed on Friday night from Lynchburg, having
made the trip to the entire satisfaction Of the
inventor, and of the officers of the railroad,
the latter being so we'll pleased with the inveu-
ton that they will have the passenger cars on
their road supplied with them as soon as pos
sibe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11

SUDDEN DEATn.-Mrs. Amelia Latin, who
had beeu laborng from chronic disease tor
some time past, died suddenly at the residence
of her husband, on north Columbus street, yes
terday afternoon, while sitting in an arm chair.
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EUECHTIDNHL.

r EES Blu RIG A CA D E NJ 7 !,
~ Loudoun county, Virginia.
Principal, T. E. AYRES, UNIV. of Virginia.)
The next session of this school will begin on
MONDAY, September 1st. 1873 and close on
or about the last Friday IN June 1874. The
Principal is recommended in the highest forms
by the Professors of the University of Vrg mia,
and former patrons in Baltimore city, as II tho
rough and conscientious instructor of youth and
no pains shall be spared to make this one of the
first High Schools of the land
For Circulars, further particulars, SC, ad-
dress the Principal, or "
H. T. HARRISON,
PreSt Board of Trustees Leesburg, Va.
Lees burg aug S-W}t
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Eas-DR JOHN r. PUiH will be supported by
the people of Fairfax as u suitable man to rep
resent their interests il. the next House OF Dele
o,tns-subicct Ia the actiLn OF II convention.
,r 11nn31 MANY VOTERS.
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Ellie HAVEN INSTlTU TIE
- No. III Queen street,


Alexandria, va.
Principal, Miss ANNA L. DERRICK, late of
the Bishops School, Easton, Nd.
The Fifteenth Annual Session of this School,
formerly under Miss CARRIERS charge, will COM
mence on MONDAY the 18th day OF Septem-
ber under the direction of Miss Derrick. Eve
~ effort will be made to sustain the high reputa-
ton of this widely known and popular School.
Competent and experienced teachers will be EN-,
ployed in every department, and the Principal
hopes to give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor her with their patronage.
Terms per half session, payable in advance.
For board and tuition in the entire English
course, Sl25 90
For day scholars per quarter in advance.
Prepa-atorv Glass, s. 80
Junior Glass, ~ w
intermediate Glass. IL oO
Senior, 10 w
For Circulars, containing further information,
apply us above.
references: IT. Rev. Bishop Lay, Easton,
Md; Rcvs Geo II. Norton, D. +. ,Sprisg; Il.
II! Mekim, and K. kemper, esq, Alexandra,
Va aug 6-cotOl
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DOTOMAC ACADEM 7,

DOTOMAC ACADEMY,
(Formcrly Alexandria Boarding SCHOOL,
Established by Benjamin Hallowcll in 1921.
\ complete English, Classical and Mathemat,,
ical course taught; also French, German and
Spanish. Next session will commence SEP
TENDER H. Catalogues furnished at request.
Terms For board, tuition, washing and lights,
$3.50 per half session in advance. For day
scholars Sl2 80 for tuition in English branches,
s. 81 in Greek and Latin (eiLher or both) and
s. 80 in Modem Languages (each) per quarter
in advance Apply at Isl Prince ST., or address
CHARLES S. TAYLOR, | Associate
JOHNS. BLACKBURN, Principals.
jy 24-2awtf Alexandria, Virginia.
NORMAL INSTITUTE,
HAMILTON,
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
The First Session 90 weeks commences SEP
TENDER Is, 1873.
J.K. TAYLOR, Principal
JNo. w. WILDMAN, County Supt.,
Chairman Board of Visitors.
Send for Catalogue.
Loudoun county, jy Slim
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C. & 0. CANAI.-The receipts of the Chcs-
apeake and Ohio canal for the week ending on
the I'd we're s9,0O2,6 lighter than for any
week siuce the business Of the season fully be-
gan. the slim amount being due to the break
at Mercervle and the strike of the boatmcn.
On Friday all the companies, with the excep-
ton of the Maryland, agreed to return to the
old prices OF 81 IS and $ 40 per ton to George
town and Alexandria respectively, and ship
ments were at once resumed. The Mary land
company held out at its own prices Isl % to
GEORGETOWN till Tuesday, when it also recon-
meuced shipping at former prices.
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H1orwAY ROBBERY "A man named Thos
Gaffoey, residing 10 this county, was assaulted
on the highway yesterday afternoon, near what
is called The old Cotton Factory, knocked down
and robbed of about sixty dollars. There is no
clue as yet by which the offenders can be de-
tpctr1
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Observation-Disclosures Circle, Brother
,0oa OF the Union, went on an excursion to
na'llh Springs to-day. A large number were
:" attendance aud the sports of catching a
creased pig aud u sack race, for silver cup,
"nlcn was run by John Gray and Henry Herb
uer are described as having b:en participated
~ "''h general and hilarious enjoyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-11

STEALING A GUN.-Thc brewery of Mr. kobt.
Portner was entered early last night and rob-
bed of sixteen shooter rifle. A colored man
named Morris Carey, was arrested on the wharf
shortly afterwards with the stolen weapon, and
was committed for the theft.
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FREE RETURN TICKETS FOR DELEGATES
We understand that both the Washington and
Ohio and w. c., V. NJ & 6. 5. Railroads
have agreed to give free return tickets TO all
delegates to the Potomac Association that pay
full fare to this city. Our country friends may
make note of this.