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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
Insane.

Boston, Dc. LIT is reported that S. A.
Britain, broker, who has gained notorlety as
the victim of a personal assault and refused to
testify against his assaiant, is violently insane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
Prize Fight.

NEW York, Dec. IA prize fight for $500
on Long Island, this morning, between jim
Turner, of New Orleans, and Eddy McDutf, re-
suited 10 victory for Turner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
Delivery Of Survivors Of the Virgini
as Crew

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, via HAVANA. Dec 49,
The surviving passengers and crew of the Vir-
ginus were delivered to-day to commander
BraDe, Of the United States steamship Junata.
They we're sent on board that vessel, which soon
after took her departure for New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
IAN EVENING WITH THE PoETs," by j.

IAN EVENING WITH THE POETS, by j..
Mort. Kilgour, esq, of Loudouu county, was
greatly enjoyed by an apprecative audience, at
the Library Hail. last night. The subject-the
Poets consonant with the feelings aud tastes
OF the lecturer was made doubiy attractive by
the beautiful and poetic language with which
his ideas were expressed, and the excellent
style with which he rendered his selections
fiom Byron, Lopgfellow, Tennyson, Hood, &c,
concluding with that most exquisite of Ameri-
can poems, Poe's Raven. 1t was greatly re-
GREETED that the audience was not larger, as a
more delightful literary entertainment has not
been given 10 this City for some tme
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

POLICE REPORT. The only cases reported at
police headquarters since yesterdays issue of
the Gazette were those Of William Staff 'rd, a
colored boy, who for throwing stones on the
street, and Ann Stuart and Lucinda Carter,
colored, who for dlsorderly conduct, were hued
aud discharged.
Two dodgers only were accommodated at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
WOOD HNU CeSaL.

{ ,oAL' COAT,
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiviug ut our wharf and storage yards, loot OF
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMUKIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
kept distinct from that Of Others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use: Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
slate Z24O lbs to the ton Orders left with
Mcssrs. Clarridge s. Grigg, corner King and
Royal sts, or at the yards WI se promptly hi'eo'
iy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen ST.
{ oAL' COAL, COAL
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal
LUrbe ry Red Ash Coal.
Shamokin Coal
Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Mine White Ash Coal.
Delano Mine White Ash Coal.
Lehigh White Ash Coal
Locust Mountain Coal.
Chestnut Red Ash Goa.
Chestnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal.
All of the best quality, and for sale at lowest
market rates-224O lbs to the ton.
Orders left at 81 King street will be promptly
attended to. w. A. SMOOT,
iy lott Shoots wharf, foot of Princess St.
"AVING disposed of my interest In the
IL. Wood and Goal Yard on King street to
John Leatherlsnd, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts.,. where
will always be on hand q full supply of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of the
different sizes; CUM BERLAND COAL by the
'Alse ao iii HfC 5Jze e YAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage Of the citizens is respectfully So
licTted All orders left al the Office of tbs Alex
andriu Insurance Co., No. 81 KING street, with
Col Marye, or at Clarridge s. Grigg's Drug
Store corner King and Royal streets, will be
PROMPTLY attended to. Weight guaranteed.
iy 3-tf THOS. j. MEHAFFE1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LADIES' PARLOR s. TOILET SLIPPERS,
Ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies' Last
ing Broadway, Turkey Morocco Broadway,
French Kid Toilet Cashmere Toilet, Lasting
and quality,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
The EirginiuS.

. KEY WEST, FLA. Dec. l9.--The Virginius
left Tortugas at mldnight In tow of the'Unlted
States steamer Ossppee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LADIES FINE CALF KID AND RUSSIA
LEATHER BUTTON BOOTS,
Vienna style,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
DRY &UOUS.

NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS
~ AT
FL. i ROBERT L. WOODS,
49,, ... No. 62 King street.
Purchasers are especially invited to call and
examine our stock OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
much of which was bought at the recently re-
duced prices, and consist of French Merinoes,
French C.shmeres, all Wool Reps, new style
Serges Empress Cloths, Baden Cloths, Poplias,
Delsines, AIpacas, Rich Plaid, Tycoon Reps,
sc. Also in
BLACK DRESS GOODS : a."
we lave especial bargains in wide Black CASH
mcrcs Black all Wool Poplins, Black pure Mo
hair, Real Crow Black Alpaca, French Black
Mouslin, with full line Of Gray and Second
Mourning Dress Goods. ''-
Our assortment embraces great variety OF
colors, including all the desirable new shades.
Especial inducements offered to cash buyers.
nov u ----.. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
The CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL. -Th'
MARYLAND Coal Company having, as stated yes

terday, stopped shipping coal, all the rest Of
the companies having previously stopped, the
necessity for continuance OF nay CATION has
ceased, and it is to be hoped that the water
NAV be let off at once and the many needed re-
pairs along the whole liue, iucluiing the re-
building Of two aqueducts, be commenced i'm
mediately and so thoroughly accomplished as to
repder repetilior Of last seasons disastrous
Interruptions impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

BURTS FINE SHOES,
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LEFT AT NY RESIDENCE. on the even
ino Of the 18th inst, a F r CAPE, which
tho owner can have upon application and pay
ing for this advertisement Dop1r
dec 191t Mrs. AZ Wy W. ~
TOHN STONE, on the Strand, near the Oys-
- ter Dock will supply his 8, customers rs WIN vii
30 WI 80 Ill -, dec 191w
,HEAP CASSIMERES, for boys suits-A
~ ve,y full line at :, m,nmpp.rGs
nov II /" .".s"a U. +: WI1MEn2oo =:
OaS 5S J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LADIES HANDSOME BUTTON BOOTS
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LADIES FRENCH KID EMPRESS SHOES
Entirely new,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

MISSES WALKING and SCHOOL BOOTS
a large stock, in every style and quality.
Prices low,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
RUOTS H.S.U SHOES.

ENGLISH RUBBERSl
ENGLISH RUBBERS!
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

TASSIMERES.
-"Jl!~F. !. -
We have just received beautiful assortment
of Cassimeres and 'Suitings, making our stock as
CO L plele MS at any time during the season. We
have always on hand the best makes of English,
French and German Goods, and will furnish
Suits in the very latest styles, guaranteeing lit
and satisfaction. .. I0r
octU Z ii D. F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

MISSES LASTING BOOTS,
IN EVERY STYLE, QUALITY and PRICE,
At WADDEY'o, ID Hing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

NEW STYLES LADIES' CATERS.
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

~ P..TEAS-Choice and strictly prime G
". P. Teas received to-day By
! dtcl8I J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LADIES LASTING BOOTS.
A large stock with great variety of new
STYLES beautiful and very cheap,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

CUGARS DOWN TO a DOT at
y RAMSAY'S,
dec Is Corner King and st. Asaph sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

NOD FISH-lOO0 lbs prime new Goldfish in
~ store and for Sale by
dec l6 II. M. LA "0ON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

CUGARS and COFFEES and other choice
- GROCERIES for sale at the lowest prices by
dec Is J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

NAVY and ARMY BLUE WATERPROOF
IN CLOTHS just received by
doe II ID l.. WITMER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LADIES FINE SHOES,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

CUGARS-Demerara and Refined Sugars re-
- ceived and Tor sale by -
oct II DAV I i HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

NEW CROP NEW ORLEANS MOLAS-
~ LES, primo article, for sale by
! dec 1S IN j. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

TOLD PLATE JEWELRY-New styles,
" warranted not TO tarnish, ut
dec EERGUSCN'S HAIR DEPOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

DUTTON MOULDS and CABLE CORD,
ID all Sizes just received at.
dec G FEkGUSON'S HAIR DEPOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

"AMS-2 tierces small uncovered Sugar
lIicured Hams for sale by
f.dhc16 & NJ LA WSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

DEACK VEEVETEENs, for CIosks and
dec'i 7 ~ : So go D. F. WILMER CO..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

.TMERY KNIFE SHARPENERS-Jus the
dec I i7'S9 ~ -. - CARLIN s. SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
FOR SHLE OR RENT.

FOR RENT-The comfortable DIV e LII
ling HOUSE No Is south Alfred ct Gas
and Water. Possession given January l, 1874.
dec l5-tf E.S LEAQBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

(sHOICE.VIRGINIAB BUCK WHEAT, free
~ from grit, for sale by j. q. NJ LBURN,
deca No 10 north Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

CPICES-pure ground and wholeCfor sale by
y AVERY & DAVIDSON, {
dec Is ZIG King ST., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

TITLES BREAKFAST HOMIN 7, put up
IL in lb packages, expressly for family use,
~ doc ecl = '' " ~ VIM. F. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

DUTTER-A prime article of New York
ID Butter in store and for sale ut l47 hlng st.
dec 16 w. 4. BkOOhEo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

KEROSENE OIL, of best quality also
IL Prstrs Astral Oil, perfectly sste,-a full
supply on hand and for sale by
dec Is E. S. LGADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

GENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
AND SHOES.
A large stock of new styles, very handsome,
of the best quality, and ut low prices,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19
DRESS GOODS

GOODS AT THE LOWEST POINT.
W H. 81 4
''..t'1 pL,/i Just from New York.
Weihave just returned from the market with
some as cheap goods of every description, as
WERE ever offered in this city The.
DRESS GOODS AND SHAWLS
we would, call particular attention to. ..,r
AZ Hbs tes s5 aRa lt q4s''ss
COTTON SHEETINGS, in all widths.
CANTON FLANNELS bleached and bro,
and everything else to make our assortment
complete. We invite all who want to make
purchases in our line to give US call. We
have the goods, and the prices are right;
Low 13 ~ -. ~ H. F. WITMER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET. Dec. 49,
The market this week wss mole active, with
heavier receipts and larger sales. The supply
of Beef Cattle was good, VIII lie there was brisk
or demand and price, advanced to 4 5Ua$6
Sheep 4Aa6e; Hogs 6aS6 80 and Cows and
Calves 2a$6U.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

FOR RENT-A comfortable BRICK
faDWELLING, on Queen street, betWeen
POWELL, N. E. corner Duke and Washing.
ton streets. dec 12-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

RICHMOND MARKET, Decem Der l9:-Market
quiet. Offerings OF 1900 bushels of Wheat with
sales of white at 1OO.l75 for inferior to prime
white, and l25al67 for common to goo1 red.
Most of the Corn sold was on priysse terms ;
some new white brought IS. Sales o. Oats at oO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

NUBIAS-Just opened and for sale cheap al
IN dec6 FERG USUN'S HAIR DEPOT
y - BBLS APPLESreccived and for sale by
l = oct2l DAVY i HARMON.
NEWARK CIDER-3 bbls just received by
~ dec Is R. NJ LA WS0N.
WAGON MATERIAL. all kinds, at
w NOV l3 CARLlN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

FREDERIcKsBUEa MARKET. Dec 19.-The
following are the quotations: Wheat l5oalS2 TOT OF
common to choice white and red Corn 60a62
10. .o old, and Sass for new. Oats 4osa2. Rye
'oso0 Market quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-19

LrNcHBuRa MARKET, Dec. l9.-The market
Tor tor Flour is quiet Wheat is in fair demand at
l6osl65 for white, and l50sl65 for red. Corn
!Ssarce, but demand light; new 6Oa6o; old oos7o;
rrme Oats are in req lest at S71s40. Dressed
aogs IN demand al 81 per 100 lbs,
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
Growth OF Finger-naiis.

A curious investigation has lately been
made by Professor Dufour, of Lausanne,
France, in regard to the rate of growth
of the 6nger-nails, in which is stated
that the Professor has extended his ex-
aminations over a period of more than
twelve years. The actual results OBJ
tained, however, do not seem quite COM
mensurate in importance with the time
that must have been occupied, the Prin-
cipal conclusion being that the rapidity
of growth in the nail of the little finger
is less than that of the larger fingers and
the thumb-the difference being about
one-ninth. As a general rule, the nail
grows one miilims,sr. or the twenty-ftth
Of an inch, in ten days, and the rapidity
Of the growth of the thumb-nsil is prob
ably little greater than that Of the
6nger-nails.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
Buying Poultry.
From the Germsutovn Telegraph

send the following, which | have OBJ
served for some years in purchasing poul-
try, and which may be Of some use TO
those of your readers who are not familiar
with the age of poultry.
Few housekeepers, and fewer cooks,
are as good judges of the age of poultry
as they ought to be. We all know when
poultry comes upon the table, whether
it is tender or tough; and there should
be no difficulty Of knowing just as GER
tainly whether chicken, duck, goose,
or turkey is old or young, when it is Of
fered for sale. Now the following is
offered as a rule by which poultry can
be safely judged, which, if read over for
"a few times and then laid away for refer
cnce when needed, no person need pur-
chase old tough poultry unless from
choice.
If hens spur is hard, and the scales
on the legs rough, she is old, whether
you see her head or not; but the head
will corroborate your observation. If
the under bill is so stiff that you cannot
bend it down, and the comb thick and
rough, leave her, no matter how fat and
plump, for some one less particular. A
young hen has only the rudiments of
spurs the scales on the legs are smooth,
glossy, and fresh color, whatever the
color may be; the claws tender and
short, the nails sharp, the under bill soft,
and the comb thin and smooth.
An old hen turkey has rough scales on
the legs, callosiiies on the soles of the
feet, and long strong claws; a young
one is the reverse of all these marks.
When the feathers are on, the old turkey
cock has long tuft or beard, a young
one but sprouting one; and when they
are off, the smooth scales on the legs de-
eide the point, beside the difference in
size OF the wattles Of the neck and in
the elastic shoot of the nose.
An old goose when alive j. known by
the rough legs, the strength of the wings,
particularly at the pinions, the thickness
and strength of the bill, and the fneness
of the feathers; and, when plucked, by
the legs, the tenderness of the skin un-
der the wings, by the pinions. the bill,
and the coarseness of the skin.
Ducks are distinguished by the same
means, but there is this difference n
duckling's bill is much larger in proper
tion to the breadth of its head than the
old duck.
A young pigeon is discovered by its
pale colors, smooth scales, tender, col
lapsed feet, and the long, yellow down
interspersed among its feathers. A
pigeon that can fly has always red
colored legs and no down, and is then
too old for use.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
Pastuer's Method for Preserving
Wine.

A great deal has been said and written
about Pastuer's wine heating process. and
it has been difficult to Determine what
value to put upon the testimony of those
who have tried it. Professor Neubaurer,
of Wiesbaden, publishes note of some
experiments, conducted by himself
which deserves to be read with attention.
He says that the tannic acid and extract
i've stuff of red wine precipitate most of
the albuminous constituency of the wine,
so that when the wine is heated it does
not thicksn or become milky. In his
experiments, he carefully corked the
wine and covered the corks with parch-
ment paper. apd warmed the bottles over
a water bath, for half an hour, from 60
to So c. Bottles Of wine of the same
sort, heated and in natural condition,
properly labelled, were stored in his eel
lar; and, ON the occasion Of the meeting
of club in Wiesbaden, numerous speci-
mems were produced for trial. 1t was
unanimously resolved at this meeting;
THAT the wine which had been heated
was far superior, in odor, taste and ripe
Iseas- to the -apacimsus AIKEN from the
cask." This decision Of impartial wit
nesses, known to be good judges of wine.
created such a sensation among wine
growers that they Immediately formed a
to purchase the necessary heat
ing apparatus of the French manufactur-
ers. The wine il in this way rapidly
prepared for the market 1t will bear
10 warm climates, as was
proved at the opening of the Suez Canal,
ON which occasion Pastuer's wine Was
preferred to all others. White wines
have not been 50 thoroughly tested, and
i is question whether they are SO much
by heating as the clarets. Our
American wine manufacturers ought to
repeat these experiments. - Scientific
American.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
NEWS sPLINTERs.

The ten million Erie loan has been
subscribed.
GUSTAV RrcKARD, the great portrait
painter Of Paris, is dead.
The island of Cuba contains little less
than twenty-seven thousand slaves.
sMALLcrox is putting. in an unwel-
come appearance in great many places
at the South.
HoLME, convicted in st. Louis Of
numbering his wife, is sentenced to be
hung April Sd.
TRrMBLE county has subscribed one
hundred thousand dollars to the Cum
berland and Ohio Railroad.
IT is stated that man can easily
walk mile while the old city clock at
Frankfort is striking twelve.
THE Arkansas contested election case
between McCsuley and McChesney, was
decided in favor of the latter.
THE Couier-Journal planked down
hundred unbroken dollars. to set the
Carlisle Mercury on its legs again.
The widow of General John H. Nor
gan has recently been married to Judge
William II. Williamson, of Lebanon,
Tennessee.
GREAT fears are entertained in South
ern Kentucky that the wheat crop, owing
to the number of dry freezes this winter,
will prove failure.
The postmaster and railroad agent at
Midway, Mr.. J. W. Woolums, has held
these positions for seventeen years. He
was appointed postmaster by Buchanan,
and has held the Office ever since.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21

We notice the following decisions Of
the Postmaster General. which are of in
terest to everybody, and Of importance
to all business men:
l. Packages of printed matter upon
which there is any writing, other than
the address, whether it be description
Of the contents, the name or simply the
initials of the sender, are subject to letter
postage.
ii. To writeup the fy-leaf ofa book
subjects it to letter postage by weight.
Ill. Letters taken from the Office by
the writer, after it has been post-marked,
and the stamp cancelled, is subject to
new postage, when presented for remail-
ing.
Nv. The officer and not the invidual,
is the one to whom the official letters
should be delivered.
V. II is forbidden to deliver any
newspaper or magazine not prepaid at
the mailing Office, until the party ad-
dressed has paid at least one quarter in
advance, or at the rate required op tram
sient matter.
vi. A Postmaster cannos deliver .
letter or package of mailalse matter to
any one but the party addressed or or-
der, except under pAndate of court
VII. The patrons of a Post Ofiics
have a right 70 all and deposite or rs-
ceive their letters and papers, but have
no tight to engage in disorderly conduct
on the premises.
VII. Two or more persons cannot
use the same Post OfEicc box, unless they
- s5rhe same aru, family, or compa-
AAe Va '" nnu~<---rh hovsa, a.. -.
ny. If they are memo> - >-<~'e Sa1'o
family, frm or company, each one has )
right to call for his letters only, and II Is
he duty Of the Postmaster to sepsnte
md hand them to him andretain the no
until called for by the other
addressed.
TX. Regular dealers in newspaper
md periodicals. are entitled to receive BY
nail such quantities of either as they
require at the same rates. postage, ~
'egular subscribers TO such publications.
who pay quarterly in advance. The
postage on magazines and periodicals Is
wo cents for each four ounces or ffac-
iohal parts thereof
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-02-21
A Repnarkabl Claim.

One of tho most remarkable claims
ever presented to Congress was ,~rutlv
passed by the Senate, and IL now before
the House. Il is for s9Os Oe. being the
value of a negro bow is or 16 years Of
age, who was protected and cared for By
Gen. Utley while Colonel of the 22d Reg
iment Wisconsin Volunteers. The "a.
pers in the case show that while Gen. Ut
lev WAS at Lexington. XIV with b;s.reo;.
ment, a small half.staryed negro bov.
with nothing on but rapyed pantaloons
and shirt. came 10 bis Quarters In a "a.
we're snow-storm. The bov was in n per.
ishing condition, and represented that he
had been in the woods for long time.
subsistiuc on black walput.. and ,Iept
in hogs nest. until the snow storm had
drove him in. This was in the Fall of
1862. Gen. Utley ordered the bow To
be taken care Of, and thought no more
about it, until one William Robertson
called on him and claimed the boy as his
property, and sought to take him away.
Gen. Utley culled the claimants atten.
ton to the additional article of war Of
March 13. 1861, and said he must bs
governed by that. If the boy would 90
back without force being resorted To. the
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