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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

A Judge at Montgomery, Ala, re-
Gently interrupted q very fowery
young orator with Hold on, hold on
my dear sir Don't go any higher
You are already cut Of the Jurisdiction
of this Court"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

One can never be the judge Of anoth
er's grief. That which is a sorrow to
one, is, to another, joy. Let us not dis
pute with any one concerning the reali
ty Of his sufferings, it is with sorrows as
with countries,-each man has his own
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

A young lady at school, engaged in
the study Of grammar, was asked if a
kiss was a common or proper noun.
After some hesitation she replied: ''lt
is both common and proper. Sensible
GIRL that.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

The Abba, Iowa, Independent was
two days late last week. Its principal
compositor had eaten twenty three ears
of corn, and the doctor didn't get him
reconstructed on time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

care you guilty or not guilty ?"
asked Judge of a prisoner the other
day. can sure now" said Pat, "what
are you put there for but to find that
out 2
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

A Western paper announces that
board for the summer can be obtained
at "a large and shady brick sgentleman's
residence
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

An English female witness prompt
ly defined courtship to be docking at
each other, taking hold of each others
hands, and all that kind of things"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

It is said that Brigham Young re
signs some of his positions simply that
he may pay more attention to his fami-
~. He wants to get acquainted with
his children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

A certain Editor in speaking Of the
miseries of Ireland, says, 'Ireland's cup
of misery has been for ages overflow
ing, and seems to be not yet full.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

We sacrifice to dress till household
Joys and comforts cease. Dress drains
our cellar dry, and keeps our larder
lean Corner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

''I'hou rainest in my bosom" was the
remark of Lothario when his fair one
threw a basin of water over him for
"caterwauling' under her chamber Win
dow.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

A western paper speaks of new pa
per mill which "will be made Of brick
one hundred and seventy-fve feet
long" ,..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
TENTRAL HOTEL, .,s ...
" MKs. S. HOFFMAN, PRopR1zyREss.

q IENTKAL HUTEL, y N -----
~ Mas. S. HOFFMAN, PRopR1zyREss.
NEW MARKET, VA. %
Having fully ref tied and repaired this we'll
known Hotel, it is now open for the reception
ofguests and boarders. New Markets. surron-
ded by number of excellent mineral springs.
among which are Sulphur, Chalybeate, Free
Stone, &c.,-easy of access, and situated amid
the most beautiful and picturesque scenery
Person in the cities desiring few weeks of
country air, with quiet comfort, at reasonable
rates, will be accommodated. -.
The Table will be an especial care the Bar
supplied with choice liquors, and the Stables
provided with best ofprovender.
SARAH HOFFMAN.
feb. Ct
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

Why is "a fire like a dissipated
character Because it goes out every
night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

/ think it best not to dispute where
there is no probability of convincing
TWhitefeld.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

SceAe in horse car.-Car stops :
snlllng Yang lady enters; every seat.
fuli; an Ola g>etleman arises at the OPP
posite end .ohae ont rise, says the
lovely girl, q can J.4 as we'll stand. .
81 don't care whether yos>sit or stand .
replies gruff old man, I'm, going to
get out. q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

4 mamma" saida wee pet, 'they sa,, ;.
4 want to be angel in Sunday School
this morning, and / sung with them.
& ssaNhyk Nelly" exclaimed mamma,
''oopld yoa keep time with the rest :
a guess 4 could proudly answered
glIy A kept aherd IF them 4
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

QUERY Are the Michigoaselers any
relation to the Portuguese, and if SO,
how much and what?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

Exercise in moral comparison@Get
on: get homer; got honest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
yEvASH. CITY. VA. MIDLAND &
w GREAT SOUTH, R, R.
Late O., A. 8 NJ. R. R)


On and after MONDAY. Sept LIST, 1873, two
daily passenger trains will run between WASH
INGT0N and Lynchburg. efectiug double dai
II connections through betw cen New York
and New Orlea At Gordonsvile connection
is made with the Chesapeake and Ohio hai
road twice daily, Sunday excepted, to Rich
with Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad fol
the Vest and Southwest, and at Washington
for the North and Northwest. -4 .r
Leave W Washington daily at 200 am. and I .0t
p. N. and Alexandria at 80 a. m. and $50 p. III
arriving at Lynchburg at42G d. IN. anc 4.S0
p. II. ..... . -.. s.. .
Leave Iynehburg at s. 40 am and 10 As p. n ;,
grrive at Alexandria at IS q. N. and 6.0U p m.
and at Washington at 20. a III. and 6 .45 p.
NJ
For Manassas Division, leave Washington
daily (excepting Sunday with main line train
a; T.00 a.m: and Alexandria at so am. Leave
Manassas Junction at $40 am. and arrive a
otrasburg at u AS pm, making close eonnec-
ton with the Baltimore and Ohio line to Har-
riscnburg and Staunton westward, and to
Winchester, HarpeI's Ferry &C., eastward
Returning leave .Strasburg at | 10 p, III, and
arrives ts Manassas at % pm connecting with
n0rthbound mail train to Alexandria and tie
earliest trains to Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York
No train Southwark Sunday light and none
Northward Saturday nights.
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between
New York and Lynchb urg, and by way OF
Knoxville, Atlanta and NJ obile to New Orleans:
Through tcketsand baggage checked tSall
prominentpoints.
j. NJ. BROADUs,
aug If. General Ticket Agent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
| WILL ALSO BUY BLACK OAK
BARK -.

That is properly taken and cured, and PAY
CASH FOR III, at the rate of 81 per cord OF
of l28 feet n easurement delivered at my
SUMAC AND BARK MILLS, WINCHEsTER
or S., per cord, on Cars a any point.
DlRECTl0NS.-Comm peeling the bark
as soon as 'he sap starts in the spring and in
taking it peel as much of the tree as possible
even the Lar ge limbs-for the young tender
bark is the best
The outside Of the Bark must always be kept
up, which win preventits curling, and it must
be loosely pied, SO as to allow the air to pas s
freely through it. and perfectly dry it. The
outer or rough side must always be kept up, liz
order to ..protec. the inner or feshy side from
the ather-which being the part used, mus.
be Kept bright and not allowed to mould or gel
wet, which Injuries its color.
GERMAN SMITH.
june l2-3mo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

ST. LOUIS & SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY
has, during the past y rear, earned an enviable
repu tation by its smooth track, prompt time,
sure connections, and the magni6cence of its
passenger equipment. its trains are made up
ofnew and ommodious day cars, provided
with the celebrated Miller coupler md platte
and the W esfinghouse air-brake.
tits positively the only line running Pull
man Palace Drawing Room Sleeping Cars
through. without change from Nashville to ST.
Louis. No other line pretends to offer su CHI
advantages, either In distance, time, or ca lip
ment. Why. then, journey by circuitousroutes
Do not be induced to purchase tickets to st.
Louis or the West by any other line, remember
ing that
The est. Louis & Southeastern
is the shortest, cheapest, qui ckest, best and on
line under one management from Nashville to
St. Louis, and is from go to 200 miles the short
est to St. Louis Kansas City, Omaha Denver,
California, Texas, and all western points 1t
is also the 'sChicago Shortest Line" via
Evansville.
You secure the cheapest rates for you. :
selves and your movables on applica ton, in
person orby letter, to Charles McCabe, South
ern Passenger Agent, near College street Depot
Nashville, Tenn, or to the undersigned
H5sa B. B.-DAVENPORT,
Gen. Ticket Agent, ST. Louis.
No Touble to answer questions.
mly ith fi-,>lnN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

A fox should not be on the jury at
a goose's trial.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
WONDERFUL.

IF you want suit Of good Ready Maed
j Clothing, 60 to see the stock of
E4 sEA7 &-&tsS HAAS g. BRO. .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
What Have They {?

aINRUIT JARS just received and for sale by
IS tl HAAS & BRO
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
WIT AND HUMOR.
A lawsuit doesn't always make a re
How to make a slow horse fast

aress.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25
FROM HON. JOHN wETHERED
Mr.. G. P. KNIGHT

Mr.. G. P. KNIGHT
: At the recommendation of lend, was ind pcef
Bradleys paint house. heve has
factory
p'n' anu iree from dlsageeaoe door. Yours
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

Gdy7 Prices on all goods figured down
for the good ofall the people,
Light weight goods and Real Hair mail
ed, postage paid, to any address in the
United States. The money must accom-
pany the order. Correspondence promptly
answered, f M
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-09-25

-'+E @ii5 ~ THE
Mr.. e. P. KNIGHT-SIB The Paint ca
each, and three buckets one gallon each
weeks not constant work completed the b
now generally conceded that for /" Ename
there is not handsomer job in the place.
which is an item just now it'll South,
States any country lad can apply it. ]
but feel so forcilly the great adaptable
pie. in excellency OF material, il beauty
that give you tree permission ( if it is
OF t4lls letter. Very resp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

TRE BOOKS AND ACCOU HIS !TSp os
l. PIERCE LOVING q w. anu 20 ts,stoo
for settlement Persons indebted to either aa.hn hIm
win please settle with me as soon as p0ssio.e.
Those having claims against said urn Will pre-
sent them for adjustment r-,,toa
an 15-eo3t GEO. II. ROBlN NSON, , 1rus.ee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

Reflect that sound mind and body arc tho
most necessary requisites to promote connublal
haupincss. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage, the
prospect hourly darkens to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair, and filed with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness of
another is hli9htad with our own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21
VHILDREN's GES.
$4,000 ORDERl

The second nstalment Of CHILDREN'S
CARRIAGES has been received, which for
beauty, strength and cheapness, cannot be
euusl!ed Prices on these goods are consider
ably lower than those of our neighboring city
Washington. Every Carriage warranted to bear
100 pounds weight.
My $40 Carriage-cleptic spring, iron azles,
wheels-is in reality perfect gem.
Carriages nicely packed and sent to any part
of the country.
NH 81 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21
EI.N'CH GOOES.
VICTOR SEWING MACHINES.

" lClOh De w 1Nu hAS1i1ANLS.
Among its many points Of excellence may be
mentioned that it is the only lock-stitch machine
that has its needle sclf-setting. The needle Call
not be set wrong.
1t has Il shuttle-carrieT thst obviates all fric-
tion of shuttle, rendering the machine nearly
noiselcss.
1t has clf.adjusting bobbin- -wnder, requir-
ing no change TO wind the bobbin.
Combines all the latest improvements, having
no wires or spiral springs connected with its
working parts.
1t has u positive thread controller and tension,
requiring no change in sewing from TIE finest to
the heaviest material.
The new patent shuttle is the most convenient
and perfect working shuttle in use. The tension
does not change from Il full to an empty bobbin.
1t is so easily operated that it requires littl 3
instruction, and there is nothing in it to get out
of perfect working order It will stitch hem,
fell, bind, cord, gather, quilt, hem-stitch, en-
broider, braid, Sc, with as much beauty and
perfection MS any machine before the public.
j. FEkG USUN'S
HAIR AND FANCY GOODS STORE,
G6 King ST., near Fairfax ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis
covered the most Certain Speedy, Pleasant and
Etiectusl Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

ECONOMY IN IIhUMINAT1oN.-Mr Ofert
states that in bats-wing burOers, though the
size OF the fame diminishes with the amount OF
EaS consumed, it is not in equal ratio. The
nght Of large fame, for example, may be
Equivalent to fifteen candles, while that of two
sua ones together will be only seven or eight
eaoacs though they burn the same amount OF
gas as the large fame. This is caused by the
eomplete combustion of the gas in the blue
zone OF the flame, which gives little or no light
10 either case and has more favorable circum-
stances for its occurrence relatively to the size
S' o. the flame 10 the small than in the large
A, singular fact in connection with gas flames
that the power Of the light is the same
maether the fame is tested vdgewise or hat-
wise. The conclusion arrived at is, that the
use use of cylindrical glass chimneys with round
Jets lArgand) is on the whole the most eco
nomical. .-ScrtJn,r's for Mdy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

NEW STORE.
F. g. SWAINE
Wouldinform his friends and the public gcncr
slly that he mas leased the store on the corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. &. MiIburn's old
stand) and will keep in connection with the
Grocery, LiGuor and Commission store, No. Y
Royal street, Il frSt-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can De found at HI times fresh Roll But,
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Hominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pincapp!c,
Tomaoes and Corn, &C., sc. Call and exam
inc. 'eo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

Momber of the Royal College OF surgery OF
London, Graduate of one of the most eminent
Colleges in the United States ana the greater
part Of whose life has been spent in the hospl-
tals of London, Paris, Philadelphia and else
where, has effected some of the most astonishing
cures that were ever known; many troubled with
ringing in the head and ears when asleep, great
nervousness, being alarmed ut sudden sounds,
bashfulness, with frequent blushing. attended
sometimes with dersngement Of mind, were
nnrna i'm m diatalY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-21

MOTHER VOICE OF CHOICE
n GREEN, BLACK and JAPAN TEAS-
ali new crop-just received by
o. &. VIM. RAMSAY,
ans S. E. cor. King and st. Asaph SIS.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06
FAIR LAND OF CUBA.

twnttsn fjr EVERY EvESiSal
Oh fair land Of Cuba, In sorrow bowed
down,
Thou Queen OF Antilles, shalt yet wear thy
crown;
The heel Of oppression be flung IRON thy
breast
The badge of the spaniard be torn from thy
crust
The dark cloud OF bondage hath cover'd thee
long,
Thy beauty ahd weakness been prey to the
atruuu-
The slavediivers lash been the seeptre Of
power
Of bfutes meath whose frown thy sons
must needs cover.
But thy woes wero unheeaed, thy cries
were unheafd.
The worlds hear; to pity thy wrongs never
stirred.
While the cltnk OF thy chains Ia the clank-
ing WIS drowned,
OF the chains of tho millions America
bound.
But the God of Nations their chains hath
The Lord hath delivered their necks from
the yoke.
aud the strong arm OF might which these
wne'cn yet be Cutsiretchei, lair Cuba !
O'eI thee.
All the clanl, Of thy chains has long vexed
liiaeaG
The cry Of Thy daughters he fails not to
hear;
And the blood of thy sons which cries from
ihy sod
win not cry in vain, for vengeance, to God.
For vengeance is mine and Will repay"
Thus saith the Lord; and Ia hls own day
lie Will smlte thy oppressors with shame
and defeat,
Til their rod and their sceptre are ,ramped
meath thy feet
Then, Queen Of our Islands, Oh, Cuba, fair
lnndi
Thy day Of dcliverance ia well nigh At hand;
Mad confusion hath seized the land Of thy
foee,
While the worlds heart to pity is moved by
thy woes.
| Thy day is at hand aye! Almost the hour
/ 10 throw off thy shackles to rise in thJ
power
Spun heel of the spsniard his hoof from
thy Land
And ftee, as thou'fi lovely, unshackled tt
stand.
Our Continents poem tho "Araby blest'
OF sunshine and fragrance 20 our grin
Thou 0ueea OF our Tropics, thou gem Of ou
Thou iair land Of Cuba thou yet shalt b'
free.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

After being taken to Blackwell's island.
on saturday, Tweed was asked the usual
questions boy the recording clerk to which
he answered that ne was aged llly years
occupation, statesman of no religion,
but as his family are Protestanls he was
entered as a Protestant. lie weighed
9G3 mounds. He was taken 10 the bath
and then had his head shaved Ia penilen.
tiary style, and was dressed in the full
striped uniform. He had two letters
from New York city doctors, recommend
ing that he should be placed In the hos
pi.al. but after examination by the peni
tsntary physicians he was remanded tC
a common cell like any other iclon, and
numbered 34. The coat given him Il
wenr IA known at the penilentlary AS th'
.slarccny Jacket" His son stayed by hin
until he was led away 10 his cell, wheI
he and few friends and diepoTiers LEFT TIT
island.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

uproar. Napoleon had surrendered, Paris
had fallen, and after the enemy left, the
city was crazy, wild. mad and furlous
with blood and fire but she worked on.
What was II all to her, only a poor sew
ing girl, except that bread. was hard to
get, and at that very poor and dear
But one day she heard there was 10 he
an execution. What was that ? Only
something she had heard Of, never seen
and 80 in the press OF the crowd she has
tened to where La Commune waved its
red flag, and where the ruined, blackencd
walls showed where La Commune ven
geance had fallen.
There were three hostages-only three.
One young man, chasscur, In his rich
uniform. He was handsome, all said.
| His eyes were bound he stood against the
wall. a crash, n roar. md he ftll for
ward on his face, while his gilt Uniform
was dragged in the dust.
The second was priest In his black
sombre dress and bads he looked mp
once, and then died as the other before I;
and the third, he was general. they said,
and had dened the people. There wes
press forward to see, and Marie was
pushed forward 70 the foremost rank.
She looked. lie was man of OVER sixty,
with white hair and features clear cut
and hard and very cold even then he
stepped up proudly aud smiled.
The Red In command gave the orders,
"One, J." two"-there was rush from
the foremost rank, ii suddeu cry, md then
a girls form was seen To he lying in the
arms of the hostage, three, FIRE"
shouted the Red, hut somehow the
Sabolten In the crowd raised faint cheer
which dccpencd lnt0 roar, and rug
gesllon was heard to put the Red in his
place.
Paris, especially common Paris isquick
OF feeling, and when the poor girl ex.
planned In her tears that "the general 3"
was dear, very dear TO her that he had
saved her life once when she was very
M. Aye, more, he was her mothers
lover long ago in Lorraine that she had
died while married to another man, and
-and-that she loved him. Would they
She was not fair she was not pretty
even but her pale golden hair covered
him like halo and cloud, and red Paris,
erstwhc so furious for his blood, raised
him and her on their shoulders, and a
wild, furious array marched away down
the street to where La Commune sat Will
closed portals. La Commune was, how
over, easily got at, and when the wild
array burst In with his hostages horn'
aloit, II was only to happy 20 grant wha
was wanted, AMI when they returned
like sea going out, the two were LANDED
close together, and he, the great general
the proud marquis. folded her Ia his arm
and kissed her, while the tears stood il
his eyes. They were very happy
H.. L.. 1,a
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06
THE PRIESTS HEART


=. "a, Sir John. the fair young priest
ne strode up OF the strand ,
o. seven fisher mAidens he lett behind
All dancing hand In hand.
ii. .,me unto the wlse.wiie's house,
Nn,v. mother. to prove your art
r., sbsrm May CsrletOn's merry blue eyes
0ut Of a young mans heart
a,y son, you went for holy man.
WnoHe heart WAS set on high
% sing In your psaiter, aud read IN your
Mans love fleets lightly by"
rh.A lever 10 talk with May Carleton
rban with all the saints IN heaven;
u bad lever to sit by May Carleton
Than to climb the spheres seven
At have watched and tasted early and late
have prayed 10 all above
uet fnd no cure save churchyatd mold
for the pain which men call love.
.. Now heaven forfend that III grow worse
rnough that ili he i'll,
tno,v of a spell TO draw May Carleton,
And bend her to your WILL
..tftbou dldst that which thou canst not do
tVise woman though thou he.
I wouid run aud run I'LL buried myself
In the surge Of yonder sea.
ns..,heless for me are maid and wife,
And scntheless shall they hide,
vet charm me May Carleton's Eyes from IN
heart
That aches In my left side
She charmed him with the white witch
craft,
She charmed him with the black,
But he tuned his fair young lace 10 tn
wall,
TIL ehe heard his heart strings crack.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

A Denver paper says "The game OF
Colorado consists Of buffalo, elk, black
t1d while tailed deer, mountain sheep
antelore, cinnamon, black and grlz2aiy
bear, wild turkeys, sage hens, blue or
mountain gousc, willow or pintali grouse,
plarmlgau or mountain quail, ducks Of
all kinds except eanvassbacks, geese ana
hrant, swan, curlew Of several varieties,
aud in the spring and fail snipe and
plovcr for few days as tnsN
migrate north and south. we
have also a few California and State
quail, imported for breeding purposes.
The following fur-bearing animals are
numerous Beaver, otter, mink, marten
weazel, rcd, gray, black, and silver-gray
fox, besides many varieties that are sup
pored to be a cross of tue different dis,
tiuct species also. very small anima
OF the fox kind, known here as the swlll
the large gray and white timber VOL
white and gray coyote, and black prairie
wolf, panther or California lion lynx
wolvereen, catamount and wild cat
badger, skunk, grounding or WOOD
chuck, and other minor species "
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-12-06

There was great activity At the Navy
DEPARTMENT Yesterday. Secretary Kobe
son, having returned to Washington, haa
conferences with several of the heads OF
bureaus. large numctr OF olhcers are
being ordered TO duty. Naval recruiting
continues, and orders have been issued
for the opening of naval recruiting
office in Chicago. Twenty mechanics
arrived at Fortress Monroe yesterday
morning, 10 work on the l5-ineh gun
carriages now in course of construction
at the ordnance machine shops there
Two machinists leave For,ro's Monroe
today for Key West, aud two for
! Charleston, to put the guns and Carriages
at that place in working order. Ia t"e
BROOKLYN Navy Yard, yesterday, work
was continued by the $500 men employed
there. Captain Ransom having been
sssigned To the Colora4o, turned over the
executive business Of the yard to Captain
Chandler,