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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-25

rie is suffering from a severe attack of
eryslpelas, but it is believed to-day
that the disease has taken a fayorable
turn, and that he will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Execution Of Nixon.

New York, May l6.-Nixon, the murderer
of Charles H. Piefcr was hanged this, morn,
ing. The doomed man, after taking farewell
of his faulty and friends last evening. ate
hearty supper and remarked to lbs Keeper
'"This is my last night on earth and have done
what never did betore-take two cups OF COT
fec" He then prayed with Father Duran,
uuct the prison chaplain, and fell asleep at T.
u'clock. He was awakened at $ O'clock tins
IA. ~ and having dressed attended mass read
by Father Duran1rct ard received the sacra-
mcnt of the Catholic Church. The only words
he spoke afterwards were, My Savior was
cruicifcd this is nothing The crowds IN
side the prison yard and outside were, very
large. At 9:O2 o'clock he left his, cell and
walked firmly to the scaffo!d, Fathers Duran
quot and McKeuna walking on each side.
Nixon carried large crucifx in his hands
Which he repeatedly kissed lelvcutly on the
way. Arriving at the scatfold he kneIt between
the clcrgymen and repeated the Lords Prayer
and several crccds The prayers over, the
rope was cut and the body was launched up
several feet. After hanging some minutes
tremor of the limbs and hcaving Of the chest
were pcrccptblc. At .: Is the physicians pro-
nnunccd lie extinct and at $50 the body was
cut down when the medical men as,''rtalnrd
that the neck was not broken ana Inst death
had resulted from strangulalnn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Look 10 your Interest!

AT this most unprecedented money stringency
in our commercial metropolis and correspond
ngly dull times most ali over tho country, it
well for cach and every individual to look to
his interest BY paying our entcrprising Cloth
crs, l. Schwartz s. Co., at Sarepta Clothing
Hall. y visit, YOU can save ut least ~ per cent i'll
buying your garments there; besides the extra
ordinary advantage of having variety of styles
and patterns to select from, immense in quantity
and far superior in quality to any others III this
city They say they will sell remarkably cheap,
and, rs is generally known, thcy mean what
they say You will do well to call early ut 81
King street Sarnpta Clothing Hall. APP Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
From China and .IaDAn.

SAN FRANclsco, May l5.-Ihe mails on the
steamship Japan from China and japan we're
landcd to-. day.
\ terrible confagration occurred at Hong
Kong, China, on the 22i OF March. Forty-luur
houses were destroyed and five thousand per-
sor!s rendered housclcss.
The Great Northern Telegraph Company
have established II connection with Annoy, and
IL party Of nine Chinese officials arc engaged IN
making tests Of the working of the line.
The members of the Corran Assembly have
gore to Pckin to submit To the Emperor of
China as vas>uls Of his power.
\ terrible conilagr:ltion occurred in Asaka.
japan, on the 10Th Of March. Many lives were
lost The flames ragged all one day and night.
Two yio!rut shocks OF earthquake occurred ut
the same place on the 18th Of March.
The people Of Japan are complaining about
the Capitalization Of the power Of the govern
mcnt.
The native christians imprisoned at Hornu
have been released. In the provinces of Jctsl-
gen aud Prccsho the farmers are rcbcllious in
consequence Of the government taking down
The cdcts against christianity. There
has been much fighting, but the insurgents
viii be pu, down Seven Of them have been
executed already.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

A little girl, named Maggie Dittcr, who has
been left without home by the dc>crtlon OF
her mother, and the Imprisonment OF her
father upon the charge Of attempting to burn
house and woman it contained, was adult
ted to the Orphan Asylum this morning.
A colorcd man named Sonny Waters, charg-
cd with obtaining money on false pretenccs at
Elshtown but who was discharged upon the
withdrawal of the prosecution, was the only
case before the Mayor at police headquarters
| this morning.
Can't. Frey, special t. s. luail agent passed
through here last night, having in charge a
man named William Archer, who had been de-
tectcd in robhing the mails between Macon and
Brunswick, in Georgia.
Arthur Il. Barber, who lately died in Salt
Lake City, left his whole estate amounting to
many thousands oil dollars. To his only sister,
Jane Elizabeth, vile Of L NJ. Chrlsnnnd OF this
city.
The registration books in this city were closed
last evening. But few changes were made III
them during the three days they were kept
open.
Among the articles of icwclry found in tho
nossessiOn of the colnrcd man George Allen,
WHO was arrested and committed to iail ycstcr-
day. was an unclaimed gold thimblc.
The steamer Fairy having been thoroughly
oycrhaulcd and repaired and supplied with ncw
machinery has resumed her place on the Farm
ington line.
The mate of vessel was robbed Of $fDO IN
"Buzzard's Roost' this morning by a colored
woman who went to Washington Immediately
thereafter.
A delegation of the Knights Tcmplars OF
this city will visit Washington tonight to wit
ness the inspection and review OF all ot their
order in that city.
Canal navigation has been rcopcncd from
here to Cumberland and boats arc now again
arriving and departing freely.
Mai. d. \. Grinlslcy, the worthy and highly
esteemed State Senator from the Culrcpcr
district, was in this city yesterday.
We are indebted to Mr. +. W. kinchcoc
for a specimen of the fiuc black bass caught at
Cumberland.
Mr. Holland will have in market tomorrow
some fine Western beef which will be sold at
usual rates, not at % cents per Id.
So far the sturgeon brought to market has
been generally OF large size. Buck sturgeon
seem to be slow 10 coming.
Mr. Emanuel Francis numerous friends will
regret to learn that that gentleman $ condition
was more unfavorabe to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Peace Congress-.

New York, May lG.-Rcv. James S. Miles
made report last evening at u meeting held
at the house Of David Dudley Field on the re-
suit of his late visit 70 Europe which was to
interest European Statesmen and publicists in
favor of an International Peace Congress for
the purpose of promoting the adoption of Il
code and the establishment Of arbitration as Il
meaus Of settling International disputes, Mr..
Miles spoke Of his warm reception in England
and France, and in all the continental cities, land
said there is very general desire Tor the es-
adjustment OF an arbitration policy. A rcso-
luton was adopted that meeting be held Sep
telubcr Odd, to which publicists of the different
nations be invited, to consult upon the best
method Of preparing a code and the most prom
ising means Of procuring its adoption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
EIO,llfeiIe.

Sr. LOUIS, May l6.-Charlcs W. Guthrie,
shot and killed his brothcr-i n-aw, Charles w.
Weaver, here last night. About two years ago
Guthrie married Miss Weaver, having been
in partnership with her father. Last January
his wife died and Weaver suspcctng foul play
had the body taken up and examined by u
coroner. About tho same time Weaver at
tempted to shoot his son, but missed him.
Guthrie brought suit two days ago to recover
the caskct and shroud enclosing his deceased
wife from Weaver. last night Guthrie met
two OF the younger Wcavcrs in the suburbs
and an alteration ensuing, drew his revolver
and killed one of them and then gave himself
up to the police. All the parties arc rcspecta-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
The HArkG IN.

New YORK, May l6.-Stocks dull. Gold
strong at III. Money firm at 6a7: Flour nnn
and quiet. Wheat qu'ct and steady. Corn
unchanged.
BALTIMORE, May l6.-Va. SKIES, consolldat-
ed 52j bid to-day. Cotton in improved de-
mand; low middlings lSalSa Flour firm aud 10 10
good demand; prices unchanged. Wheat steady !!
and in good demand; white choice, 2OOa2lo; tar
to prime do. lS5a2o5; choice amber 2Q2a2lu'
good to prime red lS5a2OO; common to falr 40
IG5alsO; red Western l75alS0 amber j." es,ern
1875. Corn-white Southern active at 69' yeIlow
do. nominal at sc; mixed Western quiet at o. o.
Oats firm; Southern 52a55; Western mixed oo'
do. white 52a53. Rye quiet and steady; prices
unchanged. Hay unchanged. PIoVlslons ou.l
and weak Western Butter steady; choice tuo
27a2S; jobbing so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE aAzETTE.]
PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly.

BALTIMORE, May l6.-Thc General Assem-
lily OF the Presbyterian Church, Of the u. S.
met promptly at clock, Prayer was offered
by Rev. David Houly The committee on
Standing committees submitted a report
embracing and naming list OF the stand
ing committees. Which was adopted. Tho
Moderator stated that according to rule the
committees should organize this afternoon. DE-.
Hatfield, stated clerk, read the docket Or order
OF business Of the Assembly, containing thirty
three u!i"cts some nithcm including many sub
divisions. The docket was adopted. The roll
Of the Assembly WAS ordered to be printed. The
Synods were then called upon Tor synodlcal re,
cords and the following answered and handed
in their records Baiimore, Cleveland, Eric,
Albany, Harrisburg, Illinois, Central Iowa,
North Iowa, South Kansas, Missouri, Tcuncs-
see and New York. The Prcshytcrics were
then called upon for statistical reports, narr;i-
tvcs and other prusbytcrlal papers Some
were handed in, but the majority were Reported,
''Dot yet really or oh their way by mail The
reports were referred to Il special committee
consisting Of Rev DrS. Altcrbllry and Cham
beers. The annual reports of the Board ol
| Home Mission: and of Education were handed
ill., Monday from II to , p. H., was set apart lur
receiving and considering the report OF The
| Committee IN Bcncvnl4ncc and tiHancc. The
| report Of the Special Committee on ManscS
| was submitted and read by the chairman, Rev
Joseph NJ. Wilson. 1t recommends that the
Assembly issue Il dcvcrancc covering the ne
c,,ssity oi' building mlanScs, recognizing their
importance as depository for preserving the
history Of the church and others an'l the syuods
and prcshytcrics be requested to take proper
acl inn. The report was referred to the Com.
mi.tcc on Church Erection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Execution Of Mortimer.

SAN Francisco May l5.--Chares Morti-
ucr was hanged in Sacramento City to-day for
the murder Of Mary Gibson
SAN FEANcIsCo, May l5.-Charlcs Morti-
NOR, who was hanged in Sacramento to day,
was either insane or simulated insanity with
singular pcrsiScncy. He did not or pretended
not to recognize his brother, the minister who
attended him, his counsel, nor any other per-
sou. lie seemed not to comprehend his po-
s;ton. His countcnancc exhibited no emotion
anl ne did not utter word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Escape from the Chain Gang!

Yesterday, while Colonel Clifords engineer
corps were on their way to work, a man named
John Doc broke away suddenly, and before his
absence WAS discovered bought new Spring
Suit from Mr. Simon Blondhcim, corner King
and Fairfax streets A short while after, as the
police were on the search, distinguished look
ing stranger bowed asked the time of Mr.. Cliff
ford, and passed. they never for a moment sup
posing him to be tn looked for man, as his whole
lnnnncr and appearance wcro changed by tho
suit he had on. my 1G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
The .AcllCcncSc.

NEW York, May 6.-Capt. Morenn, form
crly Prime Minister of Achcene, now resident
of this city, states that the Achccnesc will fight
the Dutch until their last man expires that
the country in which the fighting Is taking
place is composed mostly Of impanctrahle
jungcs and marshes filled with a!rgalors, and
the city Of Achccnc can be captured ny the
shallow river only by small boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Fire in New York.

New York, May ia fire broke out on
the fourth floor of six story building No. Co.,
Courtland street, this morning. The building
was damaged to the extent Of $1,000; fully in
surcd. The fourth fifth and sixth floors were
occupied by the American enamel and dccora-
ting company in Chinaware. The damage to
the stock is estimated at 10000. The third
floor was occupied by the combination brush
company. Damage $1,000; insured The sec
ond floor was occupied by numerous offices.
Losses slight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Disnufe over IL Body.

SAN FRANcIsCo, May l5.-Rev. Father
Spcicklcs and coroner Stlllman, of this city,
arc contcndng for the possession OF the body
of Devinc who was hanged yesterday. lhe
coroner desires to hold an inquest on the body
but Father Spcickes denies the coroncr'S juris-
diction and will not surrender it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Additional Failures.

LONDON, May l6--A dispatch from Vienna
saws "A hundred additional failures were
announced on the Bourse yesterday. NO I'm,
portant banks yet suspended. The protractcu
panic has created CONSERVATION IN all branches
Of business. The son of a wealthy banker coui-
mttcd suicide yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Fire.

ONTARIO, May ia fire broke out
this morning in ST. Adams terrace and spread
with great rapidly attacking the buildings on
Ottawa, Cumbcr, Stewart and DAILY streets.
Thirty-six houses were destroyed. The loss is
estimated at $50, 0GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
From The Lava Beds.

SAN Francisco, May lj.--Advices from
the lava beds tonight state that reinforce
mcnts with mortarS arc moving towards the
present fortified psilou Of the Mulocs. The
troops in the field arc suffering for want OF
water. The remains Of General Candy arc on
the train which left San francisco this morn
ing for the East
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
The Arctic ExDcsliiiOnisfs.

New York, May l6.-Secrctary Rnbeson
having received dispatch from ST. Johns
that the harbor is now clear of ice, has ordered
the gunboat Frolic to sail from this port to-day
to bring back the Polaris' crew.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Liberal Subscription.

New YORK, May IL. Oswald Juga, one
OF the rescued passengers Of the wrecked stcan;
ship Atlantic, sub>crbcs 800 towards the fund
for the benefit Of the fishermen Of Mars Island,
to whom nc says, hundreds Of passengers are
indebted for their lives
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
The nrnm.nond ColIicry Disaster.

WEsTvILLE, May l6-The President and
Vice President of the Drummond Colliery ar
rived by special train from Halifax last night
The fire is now considered thoroughly under
control. Very little smoke or flame issue from
the slopes and it is expected to day that all
will be dampcncd and a sufficient quantity OF
carbonic acid gas will be in the mine to put out
thr fire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
The New Commissioner.

VIENNA, May lG.-Mr Jackson S: Schultz
the newly appointed Commissioner of the u;
S. to the International exposition in place. Oh
General Van Buren,, has reached this city.
Soon after his arrival he mad long conference
with Mr.. Jay, the American Minister,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Weather Report.

WASHINGTON, May l6, II a. III.
Probabilities. For the Lower Lakes and
Middle States, increasing pressure, northeast.
erlv and southwestery wind, partly cloudy
weather, with possibly occasional light rain;
For the South Atlautic and Gulf States and
Tennessee, northcastcrly to northwesterly winds
rising barometer, low temperature, partly cloudy
weather with occasional rain on the Western
Gulf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

CARLIN's SPRINGS. -Messrs NJ. Bossart aud
Henry Herbuer, Of this city, have leased Car
Inns Springs on the line OF the W. & 0. r. r.
for the ensuing season and will repair and re-
fit the buildings, aud bcautify the grounds at
once Visiting parties eau contract with 9th
er Mr.. Bossart, No. 81 south Fairfax street, or
Mr.. Herbner, No. 1872 King street. There
are few more delightful places to spend day
than at Carlins Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
LuSiwn.lns'S Body.

New YORK, May IT, "A conflict occurred
yesterday after the hanging Of Llsignani, two
priests claiming the body, but the doctors re
fused to deliver it up until alter Il i'osL nrortcm
examinations When this was completed the
body WIS lett for the priests who would not
touch il, and il was placed in "a vault Ill the
city cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Expulsion OF Religions Orders.

BERLIN, May l6-The German government
has resolved to cxpcl the lscdcmptorists, lhzar:
lists, congrcg cations of the Holy Ghost aud Sacred
Heart and the occupants Of close converts from
the country within the coming six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

FALLS CHURCH BUILDING ASSOCIATION
The third regular monthly meeting of the
Falls Church Land and Building Association,
was held on the first Monday evening of this
month, and it was decided to offer, at the next
monthly meeting, the money then on hand.
The books Of the Association will remain open
for subscriptions till the sixth monthly meet
ing, and it is hoped that those who are not al
ready members, will avail themselves Of this
new organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

TIE MAY MEETING of the Wocdlawn Asri
cultural Society was held at Mr.. A. W. Hani,
sons on the 10Th inst, MIR. Dillingham; in the
chair. The subject Of the Alexandria Agrcul;
tural and Industrial Association was referred
to committee for a report. Several agrlcul-
tural subjects were discussed. The June meet
ing will be held at Mr.. David Frost on The
7th proXlmO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
SueciaI Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BooTs AND SHOES.
We have lust receiveda fresh supply of Gents
extra fine nd-scwcd Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
of every description. which we unhcsitatingy
recommend to be- the very best on sac in the city.
apS w. B. WADDEI, Il King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Ladies', Misses and Chlldrcn'S EO0iS
SHOES and Slippers.

We arc this day receiving full line of La,
dies, Misses and Childrcn's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Spring and Summer, en-
brscing MI OF the latest styles, which we conf
delLy believe to be the very best stock Wo
solicit purchasers to call and examine for them
selves, as they will be- sold ut low prices.
aps W. b. WADDEY, Il King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
The President.

New York, May l6-Prcsdcnt Grant, and
large number Of army officers are in town to-
day returning from the festivities at New
Haven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
nj ISlsI ED.

On Tuesday, May 9th, 1873, 1T st. Dominick, $
Church, Washington. by Rev. Father Call
CHARLES G. FRERE to CLARA Nj. MAR,
TIN both of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Nixnn.S Will.

NEW York, May IG.--Nixon, the murderer
made his will yesterday baqncatlllng his pro
pcrty to his wife and daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA.
The Local Committee of Arrangements OF the
above named association, which will hold Its
next session in this city. 90 the Sth OF July,
met at the Office of X. kcmper, esq, yester-
day Afternoon. Present Messrs. John S.
Blackburn X. Kcmpcr and Richard l.. Carne.
The tender of the public school Offices In the
market building for the headquarters of the
committee, recently made by the City School
Board, was accepted with thanks, and as there
arc so many trains and boats constantly coming
in, it was decided to request all members who
may fail to be met on their arrival in the city,
to call there for assignment to quarters. A
member of the committee will be 10 attendance
at each Of the principal trains by which mem
hcrs may be expected to arrive, but 1t was con
sidered hopeless to attempt to meet everybody,
as there will be arrivals at all hours 1t was
decided to apply for the nse OF the lecture room
of one of the churches, centrally situated, tor
the meetings Of the association, as there IS too
much noise on King street to admit of the use
Of one of the public halls in the day time. The
public addresses by Gen. Smith and Prof
Joynes will, probably, be delivered in one OF
the churches. Early in June the committee
will call upon our citizens to extend their hos
qualities to about two hundred persons, COM
poSing the association, and comprising some
Of the most intelligent and cultivated gentle
men in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

hunting for her in the suburbs, discovered a
colored girl leading her by the hand near the
Fairfax street depot, who, as soon rs she saw
that the child was recognized, ran away. The
child, when found, had some money in her
hand, with which, it is surpassed, she had been
toled off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Upon the Health OF the Tee tin

Depends the purity of the breath. Preserve
them unbcmshed by the use of the famous
SOZODONT, that perfectly harmless vegetable
preparations and you will nevor regret it. [ml2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

THE FIsIIERY-S Since yesterday there have
been received at Fishtown 10000 behring's and
5 OOOshad. Sturgeon are now beginning to arrive
in large numbers, which fact old fishermen say
is Indicative of an early closing Of the season..
Ouotatious under commercial head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Cabinet Furniture,

my son, ,
JAMES NJ. BRADLEY.
The business will, in future, be c"ndurt"I nn-
dor the name Of
G. G. BRADLEY 6 SON.
The new firm hopes To share portion OF tho
public patronage, nnd invites all to ':HIi and eX-
anime their inc and handsome assortment OF
PARLOR SUITES,
in Hair Cloth, Reps and silk Brocate Walnut
and Oak Chamber Suite; in every variety. We
also hav. on hand solne very beautiful iniaid
Fancy Tables and Portable Writing Desks, Eu-
re,,,ls BesLc;.ds, Wa:ast%nds amd Chair Of
MANY styles.
Those in need ni Furniture will do w"'i u "y-
amin" our s."c!; before purchasing, We Nr"
prepared /" sci! AT very low figures. mn S~tt
RI EST - i nEMrDMS IN TIE $uiTh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16
Arrest Of Communists.
LOCAL lsIsEVETEES.

GENEVA, May lG.-Scvrral communists have
been arrested in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-16

BOLD RoBEERY. The Methodist Protestant
Church was entered through window opening
upon the public alley adjoining it on the South,
some time during the day, yesterday, the libra
ry broken open, and the money drawer robbed
Of all its contents, which fortunately, however,
amounted to but few dollars.