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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18
FOX S.YLE Or NE!f-T.

FOR RENT-A THREE-ST r !
sa4ii BRICK HOUSE, with large back build
ny, containing thirteen rooms and large cellar,
with water and gas on Duke street, between
Payne and West streets lately occupied by Mrs.
Breight rs q large boarding house. Apply, to
sep ll-.eo2W# THOMAS w. SWAMI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

POLICE REPORT Captain Webster, Of the
el'y police force, having recovered his health,
has resumed the duties Of his Office.
There were no cases at police headquarters
this moruiug.
Aun Willis was brought before Justice Beach
on complaint of Catharine Allen, both culored,
Tor threatening and abusive language, aud both
Of them were put under bonds to keep the peace
lVr SIX months
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HEITEOF SHES.

DUBLIC SALE-Having determined to quit
L farming, | will offer, at public sale, on 4th
day, "WEDNESDAY Sth day of tenth mo-,
(October) the FARM on which l now reside,
ton, upon which are a BRICK HOUSE Es#A
and Barn, Stone Spring House, with new -g=fGEl.
er-fliling Spring, and other necessary out-b llu-
ings, situated in Loudoun county, Va, about
one mile south of Purcellville, b stttion on the
Washington and Ohio Railroad and DO miles
Harper's Ferry, in the Loudoun Valley, the
finest agricultural district in the State. The
farm is we'll watered and tinbercd and contain
two splendid young orchards, one of Apple,
Peaches Cherries and other select Fruits, in
prime bearing order; the other about four hun
dred choice Dwarf Pears, and fine election
Grapes, Black berries and other small Fruits.
At the same time and place will be sold my
STOCK and FARMING UTENSILS, consist
ing in part of 2 Horses 2 Colts, 6 Cows, Young
Cattle, 10 Hogs, Plows, Harrows u good Hub
50 some HOUSEHOLlD FURNITURE, consist
ing of Feather Beds Tables, Bureaus, Drawers,
Chairs, Cupboards, one good Cooking Stove,
Washing Machine, some good Vinegar and
other articles not mentioned. The healthy loca-
ton of the place ard the moral standing of the
community make it very fs5rsbe for E Sny one
Meeting House, Public School and Postolli g
less than a mile distant, and Churches of other
denominations in the ncighborhoGd.
Terms for Farm One fourth cash when pos
session is given and the residue in three .eQ ,lal
annual payments, with interest from the day of
sale Deed to be given when payments are made
satisfactory.
Terms Tor Stock, &c.: All amounts under ten
dollars cash above that amount six llonths
credit, with interest, and if promptly paid lnte'-
est will be dcductcd-the purchaser giving bond,
with approved security, and no property to be
removed until these conditions are complied
with. Attendance given by the subscriber,
BERNARD TAYLOR,
Lincoln Pos office,
Va
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E ARGE SALE OF VALUABLE PERSON
- AL PROPERTY will SELL on the Sth
DAY OF OCTOBER next, ali the T PERSONAL
PROPERTY on my farm, which have recent
ly sold, consisting in part Of
II valuable Work Horses, to which the at
tcnton of contractors is specially invited
good Riding Horses.
three, two and ole year old Cots-.four Of
them by Doswelrs thoroughbred Stallion
Orion.
IS head of wel-bred Cattle, Cows e yrs. old
and Calves.
so superior Cotswold Ewes and Leicester
Buck.
100 Hogs including Sows and Pigs-no chole-
RI among them.
Household, Kitchen and Dairy Furniture.
l SIT frst-rate Blacksmith Tools, Wagons
and Carriages.
For particulars see hard bills.
JOHN G.. LANE.
Washington, Rapp. co., sep l7-eots
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PROPERTY SALEs.-Mr. Geo. Y. Worthing-
layton has sold his house on the south side of
Cameron street, between St. Asaph and Wash
i,n!Ston, formerly occupied by Col. Marye, to
Air. v. a Smool, for $4,000
Nc>srs. Green aud Wise, real estate agents
and auctionccrs, have sold 1870 acres OF tue
farm OF Mr. Ferdinand Allen, near Nokesvlile,
to Nll. {. \. McCausland, of Ohio, Tor Sc, 600.
Comfortable buildings aud fine orchard are
ou the land
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FOR RENT-The very desirable STORE
iss$a and DWELLING No. l49 King street, ut
present occupied by Victor Becker, esq. Pos
session given on the 18th OF September. Apply TO
GEO. +. FRENCH
sep 1l-1W 80 King street.
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gTOR SALE.
The property in Alexandria known as

The property in Alexandria known as
JANNEI'S WHARF,
with the BLOCK OF WAREHOUSES; adjnin-
ing, between King and Prince streets. bounded
on the west by Union street, on the north by q
thirty-iect alley and on the south by u twelve
feet alley.
One half Of the block of warehouses can be
sold separately.
One fourth Of the purchase money to be paid
on giving possession; the residue to be secured
by mortgage on time TO suit the purchaser.
Application may be made to SAMUEL 81.
JANNEY, Lincoln, Loudoun county, Va, or
toJANNtI u CO., AlcXa. Sth mo, 23-lawlt
FOR RENT-The commodious two-story
Hi BRICK DWELLING, No. 204 Prince st.
Rent $50 per month Possess on on the 10Th day
O.: September, or sooner if desired, apply to
aug l9-tf ROBEkI W. "a 10.
FOR RENT-TWO DESIR A B l. f
E$DWELLINGS on Washington street, gas
and water in each. Apply to
Mrs r. BROCkETI,
.pg s-tf No. 50 Washington ST.
sa TO LET-The TWO-STORY WAKE
BEE HOUSE foot Of Queen street, OH Union ST.
AppIy 1T the office Of the Hampshire and Ba!tl-
npra Coal Co. jeD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

PERsoNAL-State Senators Thomas, Of Fair
fax, and Ward, of Frederick ex-senator Kixey,
and } ohm Howard, esq, of the Richmond bar,
were in the city yesterday
Professor Henry Mason, who has been en-
gagged as Professor of modern languages at the
University of Nashville, Tennessee; at La
Grange College, Alabama, and. lat the Chatan
Institute, Savannah, is now filling the same
position at Bell Haven Institute in this city.
TIE ACADEMY JoURNAL.-The Academy
Journal, published by the students Of St. John S
Academy, for September, has been received.
1t is an interesting number containing, among
other articles, the commencement OF the history
of the school, Il full account of the thirty fourth
commencement, and Il description OF the visit
of the cadets OF the school to llarper's Ferry
last summer.
The GREAT FAILURE. "A great futtcr was
accustomed in MONETARY circles, but particularly
among holders of Pacific railroad bonds when
the telegram announcing the failure Of the
great banking house Of j. Cooke l. Co., was
posted upua the builitin board OF the Gazette
this morning.
BANKRUPT COURT -Iu the bankrupt court
which is in daily session, dgc Underwood pre-
siding, yesterday, III the case of Javns, whose
! application iur a homestead is resisted by Man
kin a creditor, an answer WAS h!rd and tic
case continued for replication.
OYSTERS Among the large quantity o.
Il. | l -, ln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

LiScHBURG AND DANvILLE RAILROAD
he Lynchburg Republican learns that the
iG5ack-layers on the Lynchburg and Dauville
Railroad have reached Otter river, distant MN;
Teen mes from Lynchburg. This stream will
oe crossed with trestle bridge, the work on
when will be urged with all possible expedl-
.'ou, the umbcrs being all ready TO be placed 10
position.
BURNT MEAT The flames from the fire
Audied in Mr.. Oscar Baggett's smoke-house,
IA Ia: West End, yesterday, rose to too great
hhelent, and occas!oned the owner some loss Dy
turning the strings by which the meat was sus,
PPenued, and allowing it to fall in the ire and
S Se partially consumed before the accident was
discovered. -.
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OYSTER EE.7LEisS.

A MEXICAN BONELESS SARDlNES,
n Edclen Gillcts and imported do, just re-
ceved by u VIM. IL Moali
sep Is Corner hlng and OF. AsHph sts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
personal AND PARTICULAR.

New York has one hundred lady doctors.
Illinois peaches are not snapped OF by the
cold.
--Ex-Gov. Norman, OF New York. sailed for
Europe, yesterday.
The man who wrote 81 am saddest when
sing" was foolish IL he sang much.
The pews in Mr. Beecher's church realized
premium of $65, 800 at the eale, Tuesday.
The average number of deaths by consump-
ton is as large in Baltimore as in Boston.
Mrs. Wharton looks haggard and care-worn
on her second trial. The general belief is that
she will be acquitted, ..t-
Senator Cameron has been re-nominAted by
the Republican caucus of the Pennsylvania Leg
islatnre, and viii be reelected, of course. b
The Emperor Of China has commenced to
get married. He took four wives in one day re-
Gently, and il yasnt a very good day for getting
married, either.
1 Whittier being asked fol an Autograph at
once complied by penplng;g T
1.-THE name is btt the shadow wlIioh we find
Too often larger than the man behind"
That was delicate compliment given by
ragged little Irish newsboy to. The pretty girl
who bought q paper OF him. ''Poor little fell
low ssid she + amt you very cold r. II was,
ma'am, before you passed, " he replied.
OF the one thousand patients or more who
have been treated for the disease of drunken
ness at the Inebriate Asylum in Binghampton,
N. Y, eleven-twelfths have been voluntary in
mates Its perfect cures have averaged about
thirty-four per cent, OF those admitted, one
half e4tad Inherited the tendency to intoxica-
ton from incorporate parents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
Historical Society.

SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS, LAST EVENING.
A specisl meeting of the Historical Society was
held last evening, at the rooms, DR.. Aekew pre-
siding. Changes ia the constitution and BYLAWS
were adopted classifying members as ''active"
instead OF resident" making the annual mem-
bership fee S., that for life members, $50. The
last provision does not take effect until the LIST
of February, and up to that time life members
pay fee of $50.
Tho general meeting having adjourned the
regular monthly meeting convened.
Mr. e. G.. Bradford, Jr., reported progress in
the collection OF data for the Henrietta Bed
ford memorial, andit being suggested by Mr..
Dove, that Rev. Chas. ID. Shaw had prepared
an essay concerning her, the corresponding Sec
rotary was directed to communicate with him on
the subject.
Rev Mr.. Israel from tho Committee on the
reception of the Delaware battle flags, reported
that the Soldiers and Sailors having them in
charge were completing arrangements for their
presentation.
Mr.. Dove from the Committee on Library re-
ported progress in the Cataloguing of Books.
DIR. II. F. Askew and Joseph r. Walter were
elected life members, and 8. A. Macallister, an
active member
On motion OF Mr. Israel II was agreed that the
rooms Of the Association be opeped every Thurs
day evening from71S to 10, O'Clock and the pub
lie earnestly invited to visit them.
MIR. Chandler presented from E. s. p, Of Smy-
rns box Containing an insect resembling To-
Gust, for classification.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
FROM DOVER.

Special Correspondence of he Commercial:
DOVER Jan. 10.
The General Assembly adjourned at II, 80 yes
terday morning, and there was a general harry
swallowing hasty dinner, "packing traps" and
getting to the railroad depot, homeward bound.
The lawmakers having left town changes the
aspect wonderfully, and but for the occurrence
OF one or two business meetings stranger might
imagine 1t was Sunday or quiet holiday.
A meeting of the Stockholders Of the Della
ware Railroad was held in the afternoon, at
which the old board Of Directors were reelected.
A big dinner" at the Capitol Hotel, was duly
discussed by those officials. The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Farmers Bank
was also held. at which the election Of Directors
took place Added to these meetings, was the
convention Of the colored people, Of which you
have report.
On the tapis, for last evening, was what some
folks would call fashionable wedding, and was
really he event of the day. The principal
Marshall of Milford, and Miss Ella Cam
eron, Of Dover. The wedding cereIno-
MES took place ct the residence OF the brides
father, Wilson ID. Cannon. Rev. ]. B. Merritt, of
the NJ. e. Church, officisted while the brides
maids were Miss Mary Cannon, of Dover.
Miss Burnham of Middletown, and Miss Cowgirl
Of Dover, with Mr. Marshall and Mr.. Chambers,
of Philadelphia and DR.. L. o. Shakespeare, of
Dover. as gfoomsmen. The affair was very
nhppy ono apparently 10 al lnGeTostous 1uo
bride and groom, with some of their friends
came up on the train this morning, en- route for
Washington, where they will spend short sea-
son. Among the brilliant and handsome ladies
present at the wedding, may be mentioned Miss
salisbury, Mrs. Richardson. Miss Janvier, Miss
Hannah Mrs. Draper Mrs. Postles "a young
bride y and Mrs. Benjamin Shakespeare.
OF Prof. Vests case, very little is now said in
Dover. The expression Of the idea Of Vests
insanity in the COMMERCIAL, some time ago, is
now considered to be more of truth than poetry.
In fact, there are many people in Dover who do
not hesitate to corroborate such views. Mrs.
Wests has visited him on two or three occasions,
and clings to her husband with all the fervor OF
a true and faithful wife, believing him innocent
of any crime, Intentionally committed. West has
been visited by several of his friends who hav
encouraged him to hope for q final acquittal, ,ane
sohe confidently, expresses bimsef. d
A lecture TO be delivered by Mrs. Harper Ia
being arranged for some evening next week, to
which an invitation is to be extended to the
members of the Legislature. ]. A. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
The Sweeney Trial for aIansIaushter.

OPENING OF THE CUMBERLAND co. COURTS, NEXT
MoNDAY-ooUNoIL IN THE CAsE-THE JURY
ruBLIo OPINION DIVIDED AS TO RESULT.
Special Correspondents ofIis Commercial
BRrDGEroN, N. j., Jan, o.
On Monday next, the trial of Hugh T. Sweeney,
Of your city, for manslsughter, by the death Of
commences in our County Court. The prisoner
will be represented by John OByrne, Esq. Of
Philadelphia, and John s. Mitchell, Esq.. Of this
CITY, The State will be represented by James r.
Hoag land, Esq Prosecutor of the Pleas, and
William E. Potter, ESD, Of this city.
inclose you the list of As jurors drawn for
this term of Court, but 1t is probable that q new
panel will be drawn for Sweeney trial, although
this is by no means certain. . ..-
These Jurors are some of the most respecta-
BILE men in the county, and will no doubt render
fair verdict. Being men of intelligence and
well known for their probity Of character, they
will do Justice to the prisoner as well as the
State. "a +A ~
4 Thers is'a wide diversity of opinion among the
community here as to the result, great many
thinking that Sweeney is innocent.
The defence expect to prove that Davis death
the result of a blow from blackjack In the
hands OF a little man, who made his escape ;
whereas no instrument was found upon Sweeney,
and that "A blow from the naked hand could not
produce such fatal result. .f
On the other hand, the prosecution expect to
prove that Sweeney was the only man who struck
Davis, and that blow from the hand of man
could produce fracture Of the skull and will
probably cite as evidence OF the same the case
OF George Elwell, who was killed in a similar
manner by Peacock, In November last
Your correspondent docs not feel disposed to
express any opinion OF the subject matter, but
he will endeAvor to give your readers fair and
impartial report Of the trial.
Sweeney says he is anxious for the trial to take
place. and feels that his acquittal is beyond all
doubt He is yeryI firm in his AsseVerations as
10 his innocence. CHARLES.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10

Gold closed yesterday at 112L. Government
securities advanced Aa56.
The President, yesterday, nominated VIM. W
Mitchell 4s associate Justice for Utah, in place
Strickland, resigned.
Hon, Ward Hunt was qualified and took his
seat yesterday as associate Justice OF the su-
preme Court of the United States
The Indiana Legislature met yesterday. M.
L.. Edwards was elected Speaker Of the House.
Governor Hendricks will be inaugurated on Mon
day.
The billiard match for the championship Of
nericA and the diamond cue, at New York, last
night, was won by Oyrille Dion, The score
ood, Dion 1900, DAILY HAT.
The State Comptroller of Maryland reports
the debt Of that State at nearly $l1 ,O00, 600
The receipts for the year were %, 900, and
the debt is gradually reduced.
The resolutions passed by the Massachusetts
Legislature in condemnation OF Mr.. Summers
resolution concerning the battle flags, have been
sent to the Massachusetts Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes at Washington.
The message Of the Governor Of Wisconsin,
read to the Legisture of that State yesterday,
reports the State debt at %, 1890 The rail-
way system Of Wisconsin has been extended 500
miles during the pact year.
Richard f. Clark, Treasurer of Columbia coun-
ty N. X, is reported to be defaulter for $780,
600 He is said to have been peculating since
1864, and to have stolen the entire trust fund OF
tho county.
At Washington, on Wednesday afternoon
while Edward FarroW, an old soldier at the
Soldiers Home, was herding cattle, he was gored
in the neck by bull, and SO badly injured-the
iaryux being diyided-that he died in few
hours. W. A.s
Victoria Woodruff lectured In Cooper institute
New York, last night, to 1900 persons. After
the lecture she was arrested on an indictment
found against her by the United States Court,
yesterday, for sending immoral matter through
the mails,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10

Specially a. 20 ted for he Commercial
Dover, Jan. 0, 1873.
SENATE.
Senate met at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and was open
ed with prayer by Chaplain, ]. b. Merritt
Roll called and Wednesday's journal read and
Mr.. Riddle offered the following resolutions /:
Resolued, That IS much of the Governors
message as refers to elections be referred to the
Committee on Elections. Adopted. TOT
On motion Of Mr.. Vandergrift, the act 10 in
corporate the Tasker Loan Association of New
CASTLE was read second time and referred to
the Committee on Corporations.
Speaker Lesley introduced . bill supplement-
ary to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the
Edgemoor Iron Company"
Also 3 bill entitled An act to amend chapter
IL. Revised CODE
On motion Of Mr.. Ssockley, 10 much Of the
Governors message as refers TO Public Buildings
WIS referred to a special committee, appointed
by the chair as followst Messrs. Stockley, Rid
die and Shakespeare.
Governors message as refers 70 Rsprievcs.
Pardons, &C., was referred to the Committee on
Claims t'9 HAl
Mr. Riddle gave notlcs that at future time he
would ask leave toHntroduce bill entitled "An act
to repeal chapter 458 Laws OF Delaware 18th Vol.
entitled, an act to raise revenue for this State"
passed Aug II, 1864. (The intention Of the
above bill is to repeal the tax on railroad travel
commonly known as the '10-cent tsx.") j.
On motion Of Mr.. 9tockley. the Senate ad-
journed, till Tuesday next, ct O'Clock p. NJ.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met ct 10 o'clock, and was opened
with prayer.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Wilds, Van Gas
ken, DR.. Thompson, Davis and Joel Thompson
the special committee provided for in resolu-
tion adopted yesterday to consider that part of
the Governors message relating to assessing
and collecting taxes
Mr.. Maris gave notice Of an act to amend cer-
tain chapters of the Revised Code.
MIR. Maris presented the petition of Mary PEN
nington, praying for divorce. Read.
Mr.. Silver presented 8 petition from Joshua
Marshall, asking divorce. Head.
Joel Thompson presented a petition asking
that Sarah A. Heritage be divorced. Read.
day afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
The Transfer Of PhIIadeIphia's Industries


TIE PASCAL IRON woRKs-BALDwIN LOCOMOTIVE
WORKS.
The transfer OF the titles for the property in
New Castle, purchased by Messrs. Tssker & Co.,
Of Philadelphia, was completed yesterday. The
purchasers haye now acquired, In addition TO
the large farm on the Delaware front, which
they previously owned, the old Locomotive
Works, and other pieces of ground. The
Locomotive property costs them S12, ,000., the
seller receiving GA 900. The difference In the
purchases, is made up by the enterprising peo-
pie of New CASTLE, who desire the works Of
Messrs Tarker 900. located in their town.
The present establishment Of these gentle
men, In Philadelphia, (cAlled the Pascal Iron
Works,) Is very extensive, employing about 800
men, in the manufacture OF wrought iron boiler
tubes gas, steam, and water pipes, plumbers
and gas-fitters material, 30. II = proposed to
transfer this whole business TO New Castle, and
to increase it. adding rolling mill, to roll the
iron, which the firm now purchase in sheets or
strips prepared for working into pipes. -
Operations will be commenced on the pur-
chased property, at once, for the erection Of the
necessary buildings, and large force OF labor
ers will doubtless find employment. The estab-
lishment OF 80 large and important an industry
at New Castle will give great impetus to the
prosperity Of that town.
THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS.
The report has been current, and was mention
ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer that the Baldwin
Locomotive Works were also to be removed from
that city. A letter written on behalf Of the
owners (Meesrs NJ. Baird Co.. 10 a gentle-
men of this city, says
I'VE have been offered sites for our new
buidings,' in very advantageous localities, and
solicitations have been pouring in upon us to
cast our lot elsewhere. But despite these invi-
tations so kindly extended, and notwithstanding
the article from the Inquirer, we would say that
we have no intention, nor have we ever had any,
of removing our works, 80 thoroughly identified
with the interests Of our own city, and you will
be good enough to controvert any contrary state
mar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10

The Nebraska immigration agent recently re-
turned from Germany, thinks this years influx
from that quarter will exceed the past.
The foors of the gransry Of brewery at
Lambeth, England, fell in yesterday, involving
the manager, clerks and other employees in the
ruins.
Over two hundred employees are thrown out
Of employment by the burning Of the Lebanon
Manufacturing Oompany's works, at Lebanon,
Pa, on the 7th.
Stokes Counsel are drawing up bill of excep-
tions covering twenty points. 1t will be
presented on Monday next. Stokes says he has
no doubt Of 3 new trial being granted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
TnduntrInI Nawn.

III Nv II FFT--=-----7-
The coal miners lof Mahoning Valley, Ohio,
q Q out on q strike against reduction of twenty
cents ton, which went into effect on January
lst' l5.ltIr, .d II aIl 'g-E =E
There are 1872 crushing mills in the State Of
Nevada, used in the crushing and reduction, Of
precious ores. They carry 2S4S stamps, and cost
$40, 100000. j. t'5= ''3'-.F p
The Mahanoy Valley, in Schuylkill county,
Pa, is about twenty miles in length by a half a
mile in width. In this area there are IS collierR
and these will produce, on an average, 2,00000O
tons Of coal annually for the next fifty years.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10

"A new use has been found for mica. Il is
now attracting public attentions as . material
for roofing buildings. for which purpose 1t has
been found TO be peculiarly adapted.
Tho Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company have Just leased for 90 years the
Carlisle lion Works propegy with Its fine ore
bed, and also purchase the Big Pond Furnace
property and 5000 acres of land for $500, 900. =
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-10
Matriages.

UURTIs-CAREY.Aon the 9th inst, in Grace M.
=. Church, by Rev. b CnrLs, assisted by Rev.
daughter OF G, M. Carey, ESQ. all Of this city.
HAMILTON -HAMILToN.-on Jan. /, at the resi-
dence Of the bridegroom In East Whiteland, by
the Rev. James Williams, MI. Jacob Hamilton TO
Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton, Of this city.