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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-21
ALEXANDRlA MUSICAL DEPOT.

A LEXANDRlA MUSICAL DEPOT.
V. BECKER, 149 King street. ;,
PIANOS and PARLOR ORGANS, new ana
sstaaa AGENT tfor' for 'WM. VI NJ kNABE s cos. UNRI,
VAILED PIANOS, at factory prices Sold
on reasonable terms.
Any piece of Music published in the United
States will be furnished.
Over 30 Accordeons, of all kinds and prices.
Over Is Violns, from Sl.75 to $50. .,
Fine Guitars, from So. 75 to $50, including LII
toms Patent. .,o-
Violincellos, Bows, Flies, Flutes, Harmonicas'
Jewsharps &c.
Instruction Books for every instrument,
SPECIALTY.-Ii import direct from France ,rs e
the best and cheapest VIOLIN and GUIIAh
STRINGS heretofore offered hero, at wholesale
aud retail, including Genuine Italian, French
and German.
gs- Pianos, Organs and all kinds OF a: Musleas S!,h
Instruments tuned, repaired or packed, In "hicn
business have had IN experience OF over ~
years Pianos in the country attended TO. lmhz1
"a merciful man is merciful to his beast"
THE HUMANE INVENTION OF THE
AGEl
McCLURES SELF-ADJUSTING, G, ANTI
FRICTION BACK-CHAIN AND
IRA pELLEh
, Road the following testimonials to its merits !:
Office Society for Prev. Cru. to Animals,
New York. April ii, 1873.
| have seen and do most unquallhediy APP
nroye of Mr.. w. b. MeClure's Anti-friction
Chain and Traveller, for the use of cart horses
whereby the severe conclusions and continual
calling incident to the present mode OF harness- m
ing draft animals are effectually overcome. Ihls
invention should be speedily in general use.
HKNRY BERaH, President
:. Alexandria, April 9, 1873.
have been using for more than four months
the Self adjusting, Anti-friction Back Chain and
Traveller and take pleasure in testityng that
they are perfect success. The saving IN wear
of the saddle alone is worth more than the cost
of the chain, and the saving in labor and sulier-
ing to the horse is lncalculabe-
JOHN LEATHERLASD, Coal Merch y
For sale by JAS. F. CARLIN S SONS,
apl9 6S hlng ST., ~ Ale3s:, ' q:
CODA WATER!
We are now prepared to supply our custom
| ers with cool glass of Sods Water
my 3 COOh C ChE1oI11oH.
BklokS' BR1cksll.
| :e5O,OOO BEST QUALITY now for sale in
lots to suit. Apply to
! my 29-H EMAN UEL MA
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DAWLEY SPRINGS,
,rJT DC EDON II uApRTS0N

DAWLEY SPRINGS,
ELEVEN MILES FROM HARRISONBG,
IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA.
This celebrated Watering Place will be open
for visitors on the lst of y NE, 1879, under the
management OF JOS. n. WOOD W AID, Esq.
The water OF these Springs is the strongest
Chaly ybcute in the United States and is peculiar
ly etlicent in the Diseases of Females, while as
q Tonic its virtues are unsurpAssed ,
ACCOMMODATIONS STRICTLY FlHSI-
CLASS.
Rates of Board.--Per day 81 5O per week SIS;
pcr month $GU. Children under II years OF age
and servants half price. A. B. IR1Ck,
iy l6-lm President Board of Directors.
BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED AT A
ID PLEASANT COUNTRY HOUSE, COM
maudinga beautiful view of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. situated ten miles from winchester
and Berryvlle and near the village OF White
Post. Ice in abundance and terms moderate.
Address A. B. c., White Post, Clarke county,
Virginia. jy l4-tf
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LADIES', MISSES, CHILDkEN's'
GENTS, BOYS AND
YOUTHS WEAR,

comprisinp all varieties and styles from the
heavy Brogan to the most delicate ohpPer'
made to order, and of the best material.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS will find it to
their advantage to examine my stock, from
which equally good selections can be made, at
prices that will compare favorably with those of
the Northern cities
/ Tn the RETAIL DEPARTMENT. l have all
the latest styles of LADIES, GENTLEMEN'S
and CHILDREN'S BOOTS, SHOES, GAIT
ERS and SLIPPERS furnished in the most n
egant manner, and warranted durable
Satisfaction in all cases guaranteed. mh Is
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GREEN'S
MAMMOTH NOTION HOUSE, !,
76 KING STREET.
,..a =.
.a .--. Il.
Free Ride on the Street Cars!!
TICK ETS GIVEN AWAY FORONE WEEK
FROM THIS DATE, JULY l6, 1873

All ladies having Hair Goods made up or
making purchases in that line to the cxtont of 81
or upwards will receive four tickets.
Parties making purchase of Jewelry to the
extent of ST. or upwards will receive two tickets;
and so cents worth of Jewelry purchasers OF 70
cents worth of Jewelry will receive one ticket
For every Ladies' Scarf al GOc or upwards one
ticket
For every Ladies Belt one ticket.
For every Bustle one ticket.
For every Hoopskirt one ticket.
For every air of Corsets one tickets.
For every Hair Brush or Comb at 25 cents or
upwards one ticket.
For every Pocket Book one ticket
For every Japan Switch at % cts. one ticket.
For every Fan at 25c or upwards one ticket.
For every Plat at 25c or upwards one ticket.
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WE HAVE a large assortment of LOW
w SHOES and SLIPPERS, out of style,
which must be sold without regard to cost.
INV 29 WADDEY'S, IA King street.
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cannot be surpassed, and are willing to have
them compared with any in the market.
We have everything III the FIN GkOCEkl
LINE.
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock
FRENC CH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands Of Domestic and Imported
CIGA RS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from us that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated IN price,
and surpassed in quality:
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No. II north Royal street,
" l2-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
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NEW STORE.
F.G. SWA1NE
Wouldinform his friends and the public gener
sly that he has leased the store on the corner of
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. q. Milburn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with tho
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store No. u
Royal street. u frst-class
FAMILY GROCERY, .-.
where can oe found at al times fresh Roll But
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Hominy, Beams, Dried
Fruits Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaocs and Corn, Sc, &C. Call and exam
inc teo
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RHTLDI.N"G .nHTERl.8L.

J. W. MALLS. B. W. MALLS B. = PKAKE.
IAMES W. MALLS, SON s CO.,
u 1877 King ST., Alexa. vs.:
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newer
Posts A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, Of all sizes,
Paints, Oils varnishes, Paint and White, Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and othe,
brands of fine quality, Putty, Tqrpentlne ,:1 and
Machine Oil. Also Lime Of superior quality,
Roofing, sc. A large stock of Pugh's celebrs-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash feb l1-tf
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SE.H.NER RESORTS.
,RnAN,s WHITE SULPHURspRINGs

uORDAN'S WHITE ESULPHURSPRINGS
u Frederick county, Va.
Round trip tickets from Baltimore S6 from
Washington SO 81.
Terms: Per day S@ per week SIT 50, per
month (ot % days. $50
Pamphlets at Coleman s. Rogers, Baltimore;
Ebbitt House, Washington, and Messrs. Lead.
''''''' y N &c. JORDAN,
jy l9-2m Owner and Proprietor
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TRUE STORY OF Doc. "A. A. Newman,
assistant light-keeper at Mt. Desert, is the
owner of a fine Newfoundland dog, OF whom Is
told the following anecdote:
"Mr Newman little boy, nine years old,
strayed, and was missing for about two hours.
The mother went out of doors and called him
when the dog, in response, ran up from the
shore with the boys wet cap in his mouth, and
sgnihed by his actions that he desired her to
follow him. The mother called the father, and
they followed the dog as. quickly as possible.
Down by the shore, on rock the little boy was
lying insensible, bis clothes wet as if he had
been dragged from the water:
After long efforts, 10 which the dog render
ed all the assistance he could in his mute way
the bow was resuscitated, and afterward told
the story. He was on the beech gatherlng,
shells, when large wave came in and carried
him off in the uudertow. The dog jumped in
after him, but the wave prevented him from
reaching the boy for some minutes. lie selzed
him by the leg of his trousers, and tried to
drag him ashore, but the cloth tore IN bis teeth
and the boy said he had an indistinet recollec-
ton of the dog coming down below the surface
Tor him again, and that was the last thing he
was conscious Of Ii seems that the dog had
dragged the child up to the rock out Of the
reach of the waves, and had tried to restore
him. When he heard the mothers call, he
took the cap to inform her as we'll as he could
OF the affair, and hasten assistance. Was not
his conduct very worthy of praise?
FREDERICK WILLIAM ". OF Prussia
When Crown Prince, he was one summer morn
ing walking iu the garden of Potsdam In the
simple uniform which he usually wore. His
path was crossed by poor old woman, vaiuly
eudeavoriug to coax or drive forward her don
key, loaded with vegetables. 10 her distress
she called to the officer what can do for
you, my good friend ?" said the Crown Prince
Il will take him by the bride and pull him
forward said the woman, "and you 90 be-
hlld and push. AT it they both went. The
od woman pulled and the Prince pushed, until
The little animal was compelled to move. The
woman thanked the officer and said ''she would
be always ready>to do the like for him." The
Grown Princess, who had witnessed the scene,
now came up and said remonstratively: Fritz,
what have you been doing?" Il have only
GGeen following the example of my dear father.
have 50 often seen him push doDkeys forward
10 my life, that | thought there could be no
harm IN my doing the same. !"
the hrst representation of new tragedy so
stupid that he left The theatre after the third
act In the lobby he found one of the servants
asleep. Poor fellow" said he, mo doubt he
mas n s been listening through the keyhole. p
u, he,cotectioas Z: Of the Ruolution Of lS4S "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-21

DISHIELL & HOOGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND PLANNING MILL,
CORNER FAIRFAX AND QUEEN STREETS,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Ssshes, Doors Blinds, Frames Mouldings
Brackets. Newels Balusters, and
Mantlepieces,
constantly on hand at the Factory. Call ard
eY.mine stock and prices ap8-tf
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MERCHANT THILORS.
Potomac Pearl Hominy Mills.
GEORGE K. HILL&CO
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
With view to the fall trad, we respectfully
announce that these Mills are now completed,
and that we will take pleasure in showing sam
pies of al oul goods (now manufacturing to
dealers or others inferred. We manufacture
PEARL.HOMINY GRITS AND SAMP,
AND
PEARL FLOUR AND MEAL.
The otIa from these various articles combined
makes very valuable article of food for horses
and COWS, to which the attention of those inter
ested is invited.
We claim superiority for the Hominy made
upon our Patent Mills for the following reasons
First. 1t is made from dry corn withou: hav-
ing to go through the soaking process necessary
in the cid way of making hominy, for the pur-
pose of removing the husks, which causes 1t to
begin to spoil from the moment 1t is thus made.
Whereas our process puts 1t In drlcr condition
than corn ever is naturally. ...
Secondly. The same bulk of our Hominy will
produce fifty per cent more Of the cooked article
Than by the wet process, as ours sWells Whllc
cooking, while the other swells while soaking,
before being cookod.
Thirdly 1t takes half the time to cook.
FourthIy. 1t can be shipped with safety from
spelling to any climate, making cheap substi-
tute for rice and beans.
The above also applies to our Pearl Corn
Grits. The best proof of the superiority OF hoin-
iny and Grits made upon our fatent Mills -
that they have been adopted by the Army and
Navy of the United States and approved by sll
who have used them.
Address or ;ers or c I'm nunicatlons to
GEORGER HILL 81 CO.,
iv 15-ts1 - = Alexandria, Va
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ROOTS IND SHOES.


r AIDES FINE FRENCH KID NEW
WADDEY's, IA King street.
pARls Ws66E3s TTEs tRs i !stsj ss at street,
IL PERS, Ladies' French Kid Broadway, La
dies Lasting Broadway, Turkey Morocco Broad-
way, French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toilet, Last
ing Toilet, Serge and Carpet Slippers, in every
~ = '' cWVADDEY's, "A King street
r AIDES LASTING BOOTS-A large stock
IL with great variety of new styles, beautiful
WADDEY'S, IA King street
NEW STYLES LADIES CATERS at
~ WADDEY'S, IA King street
PURTs FINE SHOES for ladies, misses and
WADDEY's, IA King street.
T AIDES FINE SHOES at
IL WADDEY'S, "a King street.
T AIDES HANDSOME BUTTON BOOTS
IL at WADDEY'S, "a King street.
r AIDES WALKING BOOTS-A splendid
WADDEY'5, "a King street.
r AIDES FRENCH KID VICTORIA
'' ''' WADDEY's, IA King street
r AIDES FRENCH KID EMPRESS
IL SHOES, entirely new, at
WADDEY'S, IA King street.
MISSES LASTING BOOTS, in every style,
AVA qu"''S any WADDEY's, pa'fdi T: "A King street.
NTISSES WALKIN G AND SCHOOL,
INl BOOTS-A large stock in every style and
quality prices low at
MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS at
Nl WADDEY'S, "A King street.
ENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
" SHOES-A large stock of new styles,
very handsome, of the best quality, and at low
prices, ut WADDEY'S, "A King street.
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND WALKING
" BOOTS-A large stock and great variety OF
- ''' ~ W. WADbEY'S, "A King street.
CHILDREN'S FANCY COLORED BOOTS
u "A splendid stock new colors, new styles,
handsome, durable and very cheap, at
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
INFANTS BOOTS AND SLIPPERS-a
i fine stock, in every color, style ana quality,
at very reasonable prices, at
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
DOYS AND YOUTHS DRESS SHOES
ID A good stock of new styles, of fine quality,
'' ~" r WADDEY'S, "A King street.
r AIDES HOUSE sHoES-Large stock and
Il great VARIETY sutn1s 25 3d 4 k1g Iaes Street, S
DOYS and YOUTHS BOOTS-Kip and
ID Calf-good and cheap, at
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
r AIDES FINE WALKING BOOTS at
II WADDEY'S, "a King street.
A LAhtir STOCK OF HEAVY GOODS,
n suitable for the country to which we IN
vite the special attention of country merchants,
AS they will be sold very low for money
WADDEY'S, IA King street.
A LARGE STOCK OF MISSES COLOR
n ED BOOTS, OF SUPERIOR QUALITY,
,yb;ob u,ill ha sold for less than cost at
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NJ OTICE-The Annual Meeting of the Stock
IN holders of the UPPEKVlLLE and MA
NANAS CAP PLANK ROAD will be held ut
the counting room of Mcssrs. j. j. Haines &
Co., in Uppcrville, on the FIRST MONDAY
IN AUGUST next, at o'clock p. m. All who
cannot attend in person will please send their
proxies -.., .f,t j. w. HARPER,
!. aiy3 Secretary and Treasurer.
Upperville, July 9-eotd
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Have just opened another largo lot of the b
FRENCH HAIR,

which am manufacturing into the most beau
tiful Switches. Curls, Pufs, &C., &c, and SELL
ing at prices which guarantee lower tnan can
be bought in the United States.
If such is not the case the monay will be re-
funded Immediately.
All Hair Goods and Hair Work made up in
this House is sold with guarantee that it is as
good as can be found on this continent, and
chear er than is produced, all things considered,
within the limits Of the United States.
jy 1G-eo5t CHARLES w. dREEN'
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A LARGE STOCK OF MISSES COLOR
II ED BOOTS, FSUPERIOR QUALITY,
which will be sold for less than cost at
WADDEY'S, IA King street
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r AIDES FINE FRENCH KID NEW
IL PORT TIES at
WADDEY'S, IA King street
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OulN ESE TEA CONF AN Z.
NO. NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have Just received u largo and carefully Sc
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON 1871
,.,,iI
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NO. l6O.
FOR GHLE OR RENT.

FOR SALE-The DWELLING on Gam
H#5 cron street between St. Asaph and Wash
ingtcn streets, adjoining my residence. For
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# AIDES PARIS TIES, the latest, at
IL WADDEY'S, IA King street.
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HooE s JOHNSTON
Successors to Fowle i Co..
NO. 2 PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING NERO is
Dealers in ali kinds Of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASIEf
Agents OF the
NEW YORK s. BALTIMORE STEAM ERS.
Also Of the
LIVERPOOL s. LONDON s. GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
fob 6-tf
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ID M. l. A w S 0 N,
(Successor to Brewis & Lawson,)
GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Nos. CT and SO Cameron street,
Alexandria, Va
O-doro and consipnments solicited feb IL
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-02-22

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, February 90
during the last two weeks six disastrous
failures have occurred in Shelby county,
IN this state. John A. Reed and Shannon
Reed, extensive cattle dealers failed liza.
b,lities 100000, assets $4,000. Shortly
after Messrs A. W. & Ben Offat failed,
their liabilities being $50, 900, and their
assets 100000. Yesterday Samson B.
Morley and John T. Ballard made an
assignment, their liabilities being 500, 900,
and their assets about $4,000. Great
financial pressure is reported from the
county, and one old fnancier has sued
every debtor in the county, bringing thirty
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VIRGINIA NEWS,


%. W. Buttz held the number which
drew the capital prize of 5000 in Vue de
Pau lottery.
Mrs. George O. Langhorne died at her
residence in Botetourt county, Wednesday
of consumption.
Mr.. Ira B. Smith, of Fincastle, was
stricken with paralysis, Saturday, and it is
| feared he will not recover.
Edward Barnes, living in Washington
county, has fallen heir to 5000, 900 by the
death of an uncle in Indiana, and a half
interest in like sum in New Orleans.
Mrs. Elenor Phillips, wife of Rev. r.
Il. Phillips, principal of the Virginia
Female Institute at Staunton, died Tues
day last.
Colonel John Echols, Colonel Harvey
Effinger, and Colonel William Eskridge, Of
this state, were registered at the Gait
House, Louisville, Kentucky, on the 18th.
Hon. Walter d. Leake died at Rocky
Spring, Goochland county, Wednesday.
He was "a member of the constitutional
convention, and filled several other promi-
nent positions IN the state.
Walker Bourne, esq.,, died in Bath
county, Kentucky, on the 9Th instant. He
went to Kentucky from Culpepper county.
Virginia, in 1890, and in 1878 settled on
the farm where he died. He was soldier
in the war of 1872.
The Amherst Enterprise SAYS "THE
STATE JOURNAL" is one of the most in
teresting and public-spirited papers in the
State" The fact has long been apparent
to us. Its acknowledgment does credit to
the head and heart of an able opposition
contemporary.
The Charlottesville Chronicle asks:
twill manufacturing succeed in our COM
munity 2" Of course it will if YOU will
let it. Invite investment, abate taxation
upon capital for time, make everything
pleasant morally and socially, and sue
cess is certain.
The following sarcasm appears in the
Rockbridge Citizen, as a special telegram:
1.-The house bill declaring a portion of
"Chappawarmsic creek" lawful fence
was passed. Since the passage of this |
and the other important bill, making "Pigg
river" lawful fence, it is thought the Leg
islature will adjourn and rest from their
arduous labors."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-02-22

The TwENTY-SEcoND.-The birth. dav
OF George Washington has received some
recognition from our citizens to-day. The
custom-house and postoffice have been
closed; also the government granite works
opposite Kocketts. The First Virginia
regiment, the Richmond Howitzers, and
the Attacks Guard, have shown their
veneratlon for the day by appropriate pro-
ceedings. The legislature refused to take
holiday.
Washington's birthday was on the II tn
OF February, odd STYLE" as he was born
in 1882, several years before the change
made in the Gregorian calendar; SO that,
6y showing his birthday forward eleven
days, he was cheated that number of DAYS
out OF his real age. Query: How old was
Washington when he died.
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THE LATEST NEWS.

The steamship Virgo has arrived at
New York.
A heavy snow storm is prevailing
north and south.
The steamer Nevada so long overdue
at San francisco has arrived safely.
Col. Blanton Duncan, of Kentucky.
mas gone to Cuba with his daughter, WHO
is in feeble health.
Alexander H. Stephens has accepted
the nomination for Congress from the fourth
election dlstrlc. of Georgia, made at Attain
ia on the 23d Of January.
The Missouri House of Representa-
tives has passed resolution exoneratlng
Bogy from the chaig &c of bribery in the late
senatorial election.
The main portion of the town of St.
Petersburg, Clarion county, Pa, was burn
ed this morning. The opera house, thu ee
hotels, the postoffice, and telegraph office
were destroyed.
An eating house at Symna, located
near the shore, was suddenly swallowed up
by the sea. More than hundred perso MS,
principally Greeks, were drowned. The
waves had undermined the banks.
n aiSpdlCu lfDIu ot. lHOuldS says ItlaL
the lease OF SANTANA, San Domingo, by an
American company, has aroused the wrath
OF Cabral and other revolutionary chiefs.
and that a campaign against Baez Is con-
templated.
Colonel John W. Foster, of Evansville,
Indiana, has been appointed minister to
Mexico. He was chairman of the Repub-
lican state central committee during the
late campaign.
Indiana held special election on the
18th to get the sense of the people upon
an amendment to the constitution prohibit
ing forever the state assuming the payment
OF the Wabash and Erie canal debt. The
vote was very light, but almost unanimous
in favor of the amendment.
The President has decided to give up
his contemplated southern tour, at least
for the present. This conclusion was ar
rived at after general conversation on the
subject in Cabinet meeting yesterday, the
President beng of the opinion that the great
amount of important business to be trans
acted Immediately after the adjournment
of congress would not justify him in absent
ing himself from Washington at the time
fixed for his trip south. 1t is not proba-
BILE that there will be an extra session of
congress, although the President will con-
vene the new Senate on the fourth of
March to attend to business of Importance.
which will be ready for its consideration
at that time.
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The Original washington Medal.

There is gentleman in this city, a ma
tive OF Pennsylvania, who, many years
ago, represented that state in congress.
and who possesses the only original medal
OF George Washington now in this coun-
try. There was only four struck, as the
die split upon the fifth. The other three
are said to be in possession of the crown
of Great Britain, the Gar of Russia, and
the King of Belgium. This has the date
Of 1897 on its face, is correct likeness of
Washington, and showing the date of his
resignation and his REIMBURSEMENT of the
presidency. On the reverse is q coat of
arms, including tomahawk and a CULVER
full of arrows. 1t was left to this gentle-
man by a Mr.. Philpot, an Englishman,
whom he provided for and nursed in his
last hours. It is the work of one Holli-
day, of England. Washington Chronicle.