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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-04-09
Election of Railroad Directors.

sand dollars worth OF unmanuiactured
human hair.
Election OF Railroad Directors.
MUsKEGAN, MICH, April 8.-The an
nual election for directors of the c.. and
NJ. and L. s. railroads, was held here to-
day. The following directors were
chosen: Charles Merriem, John w.
Brooks, H. H. Helme, Wellnorth,
Charles +. Adams, of Boston, and Free
man Godfrey, James f. Joy, A. H.
Morrison, and S. G. Mason, of Michi-
gan. The report of the general-mana-
ger, A. ii. Morrison, was q complete
vindieatiOn of the management, and
gives perfect satisfaction to the stock
holders. The present management is to
be continued.
Chicago Items.
CHICAGO, April S.-A dispatch says
William Z. LeffiDgwell, a noted crimi-
nal lawyer of Lyons, Iowa, has been
employed as counsel for Edward S.
Stokes, and has gone to New York.
Heavy snow storms are reported this
afternoon in Iowa and Kansas.
Forty-two survivors of the Atlantic
disaster arrived in this city tonight vid
the Michigan Southern railroad. They
were met at the depot by the agents of
the White Star line, and by commit
tee of citizens, who have raised nineteen
hundred dollars in cash for the benefit
of these survivors. Most of the party
are Scandinavians, and have been pro-
vided tonight with quarters in various
Scandinavian hotels.
Warehouse Fell In-DIed OF LOckiaw.
LOUISVILLE, April S--The upper floor
of Patterson, Biggs & Co.'s bonded
warehouse, at the upper end of the city,
gave way beneath the weight of barrels
of whisky, crushing down the second
floor, bat stopped at the lower story
1t is impossible to learn the amount of
barrels crushed tonight. There were
five thousand barrels of whisky in the
building.
Daniel Roberts, alderman from the
first ward, died to-day from lockjaw,
caused from a broken arm, which he
received by being thrown from a buggy
a few days since. Both branches of the
city council held an extra session
this evening and passed resolutions of
respect to his memory.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-04-09
Texas Mutton tn the Ne,E Yorl sInrke,

PARSONS, KANSAS, April S.-A con-
tract has just been closed to transport
from Austin, Texas, by the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railway, over hun
dred carloads, or some nine thousand
sheep, for the New York market. This
is new feature in the Texas trade.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-04-09
RECEPTION CONNITTEE /:
FLOOR MANAGERS ::

Which can be procured of any of the Com
mittee and at the principal stores.
So Rules and Regulations will be pub
Hshed hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
Steamer Virginius Captured.

HAVANA, Nov. 5.-The steamer Vlrginius
was captured with all on board by the Spanish
guuboat Tornado, near Jamaica, on the 3lst
utimo.
The following particulars of the capture of
the Virginius have been received:
The Tornado, which had been searching for
the Virginius since her attempted landing on
South Coast island, came in sight of her at ,. 80
D. m. on the 3lst ult., and Immediately gave
chase. The fIlibuster put on all steam, and
made for Jamaica, hoping to find refuge in
British waters. In her fight she threw over
board several horses, and used portion of her
cargo for fuel, but the Tornado caught up with
her at 10 p. m. near the Jamaica coast and
she surrendered with all on board, not one of
whom escaped.
Among the prisoners are the well-known in
surgent chief Bumbetta who was reported
killed few days ago, a brother of Cespedes, a
son of Quesada, Senior Jesus del Sol and other
important personages. The prisoners have all
been brought before competent tribunal at
Santiago, and are now being tried as pirates
There is great rejoicing in Havana, and the
streets and houses are decorated with the ma
tonal colors. Subscriptions are being raised
for a testimonial to the officers and crew Of the
Tornado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
To the PEOPLE of virginia.

at the close of an arduous canvass of our
State, recognize, with heart full of graft
tude, the splendid hospitality aud unbounded
enthusiasm with which you have everywhere
greeted me as the representative of your cause.
An intrepid struggle of united Conservatives
for one more day will crown our cause with
glorious victory 'Ooce more unto the breach
dear friends once more !" In the hour Of
assured triumph let justice, courtesy, modera-
ton and magnauimity direct all our counses
AS the wel-earned fruits of your coming sue
cess, let the tides of immigration pour into
Virginia let production, manufactures, trade,
commerce, education, arts, spring to new life
throughout all our borders let us have such a
triumph as will forever settle the intestine
teuds of the past, difuse peace and good will
over our land, and light up the Commonwealth
with sun-burst of contentment aud prosperity.
JAMES L. KEMPER.
Richmond, November Sd, 1878.
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VA.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1873.

We are receiving now the returns, IN detail,
of the recent election in Virginia. The precise
maiori,ies in great portion Of the counties is
not yet ascertained-but enough is known to
show it was IA famous victory" for the Con-
servative cause The result was expected by
US, although the most confident predictions
of a contrary result we're made by the active
politicians of the Radical party TO have gained
and secured Conservative success 10 Virginia
is indeed most gratifying to those who believe
as we do, that the best interests of the State
and of the people Of the State, of all parties
have been subserved in the election OF kemper
and Withers, and Conservative majority III
the Legislature. The few adverse local results
We regret exceedingly, and wish that every
county in the State had elected Conservative
Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The Washington correspondent OF the Baltl-
more Sun says 1.-THE almost unbroken series
of Democratic and Conservative successes 10
the elections held yesterday calls forth variety
of opinions here. On one poiut there does not
seem to be much diversity, and that is, that
the Democratic party is most certainly not de-
funct, but live and vigorous organization, and
that around it will hereafter rally the opposl-
ton to- the dominant party. 1t is conceded
that no third party can hope to become fornl-
dable either in numbers or Influence. lu refer
ence to the future t ff,ct OF the Democratic VIC
tories Of yesterday those who sympathlze with
that party are confident that it is now on the
road to regain its former prestige IN the affairs
of the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
~ Ii l n N s. c o
Successors to Samuel Hartley
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS;

S Il N N s. co
Successors to Samuel Hartey,l
GENERAL COMMISSION .MERCHdH1
No l3 Union street,
Alcxandria, VI"
es- Particular attention paid to the sr,ii4Y 4
FLOUR GRAIN and I'll kinds of COZ Nlkl
PRODUCE, and filling Ill orders for GROCh-
RES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &r.,
&c. 1T the lowest market rates
ri Agents for the sale Of James ). Hcchs
celebrated brands OF Family FLOUR.
s.-Agents for the sale the "ROtHD TOf
HYDR1U LIC CEMENT" jan 5-:i
J. BRoDERs. J. LANHoN,
y. No II King street,
Alexandria, w.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS,
PROViSIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand general M:S"rtm"hi ~
Cordage, Tar, Pitch, Nails, Lime P"c,nF' mi,
LuInps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and consignments promptly ".'e"l'
ed 30, and goods forwarded without d"!"! ."''"'
siyn"cs on arrival
Agents for Duponts Gunpowder.
XXX Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac fhHs'
portation line Inn io--1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The Washington National Equal Rights
Convention meets 10 that city on the 9th of
December. 1t is understood that this body
will be composed of those who claim the freest
and fullest equality 10 all things without regard
to race, color or anything else, and that the de-
sign is to prepare memorial to Congress de-
ma1dipg still further legislation 10 this drec-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The Supreme Court Of the u S. is rapidly
disposing Of the cases before it. The case OF
the heirs of the late Jno. Slidell, which is COM
paratively low down on the docket, will not be
reached before February. The suit involves
property to tile amount of about half million
dollars, comprising valuable real estate In the
city of New Orleans which was coDGscatcd by
the government during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The financial difficulties of the Texas Pacific
railroad, engineered by Thos. A. Scott, vice
president of the Pennsylvania railroad, and
others in Philadelphia, were mentioned yester-
day. This enterprise, like some other railroad
schemes, was carried on by one Of those con-
struction companies, of which We have heard
for some time past
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

INDIANs.-Thc Otoes had another confer
ence with the Commissioner Of Indian Atta irS
Tuesday, in reference to getting possessior
personally of all the money appropriated tol
their support by the Government. The Com.
missioner informed them that the Government
had given twenty years trial with their money,
and having failed to make any improvement III
their condition, had resolved to see if it could
not take care of the Iudan better than he
could take care of himself. The Indians did
not relish this information much, yet it was the
best they could get, and so they left Wash
inqtOn Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The following Lowell mills, in Massachusetts,
are running on three. quarters time: Merrlmac,
Hamilton, Appleton, Lowell, Middlesex, Ire
mont Suffolk, Lawrence, Booth and the Mas
sachusetts. These mills employ about twelve
thousand hands.
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DIED.

November 9TH, MARGARET GRAHAM,
wife of james w. Graham. in her 54:h year.
Gs- Her funeral will take place at o'clock p.
IN, on Friday, November It'll, from the resi-.
dence of her husband, north Alfred street.
Washington and Baltimore papers please copy.
In Alexandria, Va, on Tuesday tina 1 h day
Of November, 1873, JOHN CARTER, son OF
Thomas N. and Lydia Carter, in the 18th year
of his age.-[Bsltimore Gazette and Sun please
cow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The trustees of the Corcoran art gallery, IN
Washington, have elected VIM. Mcleod cura.
tor. Mr.. Mel will have charge of the gallery
and the paintings, assisted by DR.. +. S. Bar
BARN as assistant curator. 1t is expected that
the gallery will be opened before the session of
ConureSs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

WESTERN ENTERPRISE Probably one OF
the most attractive features at the Fair was the
unique aud beautifully arranged collection Of
agricultural products Of southwestern Iowa and
southern Nebraska, exhibited by the Burling-
ton and Missouri river railroad company, in
charge of their agent, Mr.. NJ. O'Dowd
In this collection were all kinds of seeds aud
cereals put up in quart jars, of which there
we're about one hundred and fifty. each one
distinctly labeled, showing by whom raised,
when planted, when harvested, bushels per
acre, weight per bushe, &c.
There were specimens of wheat planted 10
April and harvested in July which yielded forty
bushels per acre, oats eighty bushels, corn
uiucty-6v bushels, and barley fty-eight bush
els per acre. These enormous yields are easily
accounted for when you examine the perpendi-
cular sections Of prairie soil six feet deep and
composed of rich, black vegetable loam
There were also all kinds of grasses, wild and
cultivated, wheat, OATS barley, rye, and fax 10
the sheaf, and in the centre of the collection,
there were six glass cases very nicely arranged
and filled with all kinds of small grains, seeds.
and all varieties of sheled corn; which certainly
does credit to the railroad company, their
agent aud the west generally. Rich. State
Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

Alexandria city has and gives Conservative
majority. 1t is only when the vote in the car
liugton District, as it is called since the late
war, is added to the general vote that Radi-
cal majority is obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

A telegram conveys the intelligence Of the
death, at Cambridgeport, Mass, yesterday, of
Henry R. Tracy, esq, for several years mem
Der Of the press of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The death of Rev. John Z. Early, Bishop
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, at
Lynchburg, on yesterday, is announced by the
tnlnpranh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

Brevet Major General Richard Dclafeld died
yesterday morning at his residence, in Wash
iugton. He was native of New York, and
entered the military academy from that State
in 1914
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The creditors of the First National bank of
Washington will receive on and after Monday
next week thirty per cent. of the amount Of its
Indebtedness. This will put in circulation at
least 100000 of currency among the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

The Richmond State Journal, speaking of
the Virginia Election, says: 1.-THE result ought
to have been anticipated. 1t certainly was
not anticipated by the Radical leaders, for they
predicted up to the last, tremendous Radi-
cal victory ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
MARYLAND Election.

Additional returns of the election of Tuesday
in Maryland give Prince George s and Charles
counties to the Republicans by majorities Of
200 to 300. la several counties there are split
legislative delegations With DIR. Steiner, Re-
publican, of Frederick, holding over, the cleo
ton of S. Il. Suit, Republican, in Prince
Georges, gives the Republicans two Senator'S.
No additional returns have been received from
Frederick, where the contest is close, but as
sumiug that the Republicans hold on to their
five delegates, as in the last Legislature, they
possibly will have eighteen mcubcrs Of the
House instead Of twelve, as in the last Legis-
lature. !
The counties elccting Republican delegates
are thought to be: Allegheny 3, (the fourth
being Dcmocra';) Prince Georges 3; Garrett
|; Somerset g; Charles2; Caroline j. Frederick
5; Talbot l. Besides these there are one or
two independent delegates elected.
The counties giving Democratic mrjorites
are reported as follows: Anne Arundel $50.
Baltimore county | 200 Caroline small majori
ty, Carroll 300 to $50, Cecil $50, Garrett ~ to
100, Hartford 500; Howard CO. Kent 40 to 80.
Montgomery 400, Somerset 80, Talbot doubt
full, and Washington 50 to 200. The Republi-
can majorites are Charles POO to 300 aud
Prince Georges $50 There are other counties
from which there are no defnite returus,
though Talbot is claimed by both parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
Disastrous Fire.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 5.-The printing
office of Benjamin +. Siugerly. GU Third street,
an extensive brick structure, five stories high,
was completely consumed by fire to-day. Mr..
Siugerly did all the official printing for the
State, and his establishment was filled with
the most improved printing machinery. FROM
$50 to 800 persons were employed 10 the upper
stories, aud so rapid was the fire that many had
to leap from the second story. The walls tell
to the ground. and nothing was saved of the
contents. The last three days proceedings
of the Constitutional Convention, extra copies
Of the convention proceedings, and one thous-
and volumes of the State library, we're all
burned. The presses and machinery arc
total loss. The State Journal Office, 10 the
same building, was also destroyed. Singerly'
loss is $780, O0;no insurance. The fire spread
to three frame buildings and several stables.
The Lochiel house was somewhat damag-
ed. A falling wall struck brick house
on the opposite side of the street, damaging it
seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

DIVORCE SUITS IN THE DISTRICT OF Coll
UMB1A.-Siuce the enactment of the law in
this District, by which divorces from the bond
Of matrimooy were allowed, in the sound dis
erection of the justices, for causes other than
adultery, applications for divorce have contn-
ually increased, until they form by far the
largest class Of cases which come before the
Equity Court. In most Of these cases the de-
PENDANTS are absent, aud the examination Of the
witoesses brought forward TO make the proof
needed to obtain divorce has frequently been
Of the oosest character Mr.. Justice Hum
phreys in some remarks submitted to the bar
to-day in the divorce cases OF Boswell VS.. Bns-
we'll, Stewart vs.. Stewart, and King VS.. King,
announced his purpose OF putting an end To
this state of things. He said while marriage
was Il civil contract it was such a contract Us
involved to certain extent, the interest of the
whole community, and that while the parties
thereto might be willing to dissolve it at their
which should not be disregarded; aud that no
evidence ought to be admitted as foundation
Of divorce decree which would not be admit
ted in contested case He therefore, as in
dcatiug the process which would hereafter be
adopted by the court 10 uncontcstcd divorce
cases, would direct that the three cases mcn-
toned he referred to The examiner, j. j. John
son. with instructions to ascertain, by the teSli-
mouy of credible persons we'll known to him,
whether the witnesses in these cases are com
petent and credible persons. Until favorable
report WAS made upon the competency and
credibity of these witnesses he would enter no
decree. Wash. Cor. ot'thc Baltimore SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
7 &. MlLBU RN,

7 g, MlLBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROEER AND COMMISSION AERGHAhI
NEW STORE.
No. 10 North Royal st., and cor. Markn: s'!ay,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity of this store to the MArke.
House, "thc centre of trade" will enable me %
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consisnments and orders for Groceries re-
spe,tfully solicited. They will receive careful
and prompt attention. oct 2G-tf
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U.7N.TED.

WANTED TO RENT-A BUILDING
w SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL PUR-
POSES Must have three or more rooms
about 3Ox3U, we'll lighted and ventilated and
easy of access. Persons having SUCH building:
and those having single rooms for rent will
please call on r. l.. CARNE, Superintendent
of Public Schools, or JOSEPH HOPKINS.
oct I0-.eolOt
yNANTED-A quantity of WHITE OAK
w and HICKORY POLES IA feet long.
jy Is F. A. REED, Agent.
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II q. SWAINE,
GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. 22 North Royal street,
On hand and for sale u well selected stock q
GROCER
Consignmen,s of GRAIN, COUNTRY PRO
DUCE, &c, respectfully solicited. Strict H.
tention paid to sales. and prompt returns gus.
sntecd. jy 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

THE ELECTRIC MOUNTAINS. The explorers
experience on the Electric mouutains-a high
and much exposed rage separating San Luis
Park from Wet Mountain valley, 10 Colorado
was most amusing. They could scarcely
handle their instruments, sparks being elected
at every touch; their rifles too snapped under
the electric influence; and were in continual
danger of going off; while when caught in q
thunder storm their hair literally stood on end.
The whole party experienced shocks more or
less severe, but none were injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
EUL(.jTIO.ElL.
rLIFFTON PREPARATORY SCil"''"
REDUCTION OF PRICE TO $500 I'm
SESSION..
EULGJTlDN.iL.

DERSONS DESTROYS of being insir'Irt%,'
/ and perfected in the GERMAN LA y
GUAGE will find a competent instructor ~ "p'
nlviny to Rev. a. A. BON NuElM,
Oct 272w l79 King st., or Z. o. Box 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06
(IIRGINIA SOAP WORKS.

VIRGINIA SOAP WORKS.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Having leased the Soap Works on north Union
stree, am now prepared to furnish the trade
with the following grades of Soap, which are
manufactured of the best materials and sold at
the lowest market prices, to wit
WARFIELD'S COLD WATER SOAP.
NO FAMILY SOAP.
NO z
LAUNDRY SOAP.
STEAM SOAP.
NO. BROWN SOAP.
NO ="
We also manufacture superior article Of Soap
suitable for dyers and scourers-to all Of which
we invite the attention of the trade. =
Z. TOBRINER, Manufacturer,
nol-tf No u North Union st., Alexa., Va.
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France.
MEETING OF THE ASSEMBLY NJ MAHON
SPEECH

oIEESH
PARIS, Nov. 5-The National Asscmb!y
met to-day at Versailles. President McAla-
hon sent his message to the Assembly wi, CHI
was read shortly after the re-openiag. The
message begius with congratulations on the
Liberation Of the territory, and the maintenance
OF order, aud continues as follows
Europe is assured that we are firmly re-
solved to preserve the peace therefore, with.
out lear, she sees Us resume possession Of our
territory. The administration always acted in
the conservative spirit, which auimates the
great majority Of the Assembly, from which
never depart. The agitation of the public
mind redonbled in intensity as the period of
your re:assembng approached. because il Was
requisite to discuss constitutional bills. which
necessarily involve the question Of the form Of
government. | had neither to intervene in
these DISCUSSIONS nor to forestall your sover-
eign decision, but merely to confnc the former
within the legal limits, and TO provide that the
latter should be respected Your power,
therefore, Is intact nothing can impede its
exercise.
"PerhapS, however, you may think in the
present situation, with party feeling SO strong,
the establishment of any dctinItve form o!
government presents serious difficulties and it
would be more prudent to maintain existing
Institutions. Ii so, permit me, elected to an
honor which did not seek, to tell you frank
" my opinion To completely ensure public
peace, the government lacks two things, essen
tial couditious OF efficiency. 1t has neither sut-
Gcept vitality nor authority. 1t can do Moth
ing durable if the rights OF the Government
are daily questioned with its powers liable to
be changed at any moment. 1t can secure
peace to-day, but not safely tomorrow, great
undertakings are impossible; industry laupuish
es, we are unable to restore that confidence
abroad which is necessary to the restoration Of
the greatness of the nation.
"The Government lacks authority, for is is
unable even to obtain obedience from its own
agents, or to repress the excess of journals
which are corrupting the Republics mind. You
will consider these dangers, and create il strong,
durable executive which can encrgetiealy de-
fend society,""
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-06

w. a. SA'or
DEALER IN
& Oh l., SAL. AND pLAST Is
SM HGT T. 5 w II A RF,
(Fuot Of Princess St.
lub 2l-tf Alexandria, Virgins.
- M l. y w SON,
Successor to Brewis s. Lawson,
GROCER u COM MISSION MERCHANT.
Nos ii and 69 Cameron street.
Alexandria, y.
Orders and consignments solicited. rb l.
HODE " JOHNSTON.
Successors to Fowle & Co.,
NO. = PRINCE $GREEV.
GENERAL
co NJ Nj lSSION AND SHIPPING NJ Eln"rS
Dealnrs in ali EiEdS ~
FERTI LINERS. SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF LGc
NEW YORK s. BALTIMORE STEAMERS.
Also OF the
LIVERPOOL y LONDON i GLOBE ~
SURANCE COMPANY.
feb 5-tf
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From the incomplete returns there will be
but little change in the Legislature is
about two thirds Conservative majority on Joint
ballot