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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-03-07

HOTEL ARRIVALS, March 6. 1873
J Rosenthall, city; b Steele, Charleston;
D P Eander, N Y; J Malan, N II; q L
3 Marsh, Wilmington; w o Hughart,
Pittsburgh; Il = McIver, Wilmington;
VIC Deal and mother, Cherokee; r
Stewart, N Y; W J Crosswell, r f
Bridges, Miss Bridges, Miss r Bridges,
N G.; Miss Pender, Baltimore; F G Ber.
ger, Mrs A r Berger, Mas Anna Berger.
Miss Ettie Berger, 81 G. Berger, Miss
Nellie Knapp. Miss Belle Roisdor, s
" Fowler. N Y; J Van Tassell and wife,
Orangeburs; Mrs L n Payne, Mrs b
Wilson. Miss L Payne. Mias Broadlum,
N @; W 81 Evans, Charleston.
Rendrir House-F Wurz, Augusta; W
P Hill, N O.; B Clarke, Baltimore;
W Lyles, s q; G Bonlton, s P Latshaw,
r Macbeth, Unionville.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-03-07

MAIL LARRANaEMKNTs.- Northern
mail opens $50 A. NJ. and 8. 90 P. NJ.
closes P. M. and 11.00 A. M. Charles
ton day mail opens 6.15 T. NJ. closes
A. NJ; night opens 100 A. NJ; closes
6.15 P. NJ. Greenville opens 6. As P. Nj.
closes 6 A. M. Western opens 6. 80 A.
NJ. and 1890 P. NJ. closes 8 and P. Al.
Wilmington opens $50 +. NJ: closes
1870 A. NJ. On Sunday the Office is
open from 3 to 4 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
LOGAN. BREVITIES.

To consequence Of the low tide the Maryland
ferry steamer has only been able to make one
"trip to: day, nor can the row boat get out OF the
dock or over the flats owing to the low water.
Several persons who came over ear y tins MORN
log will probably have to remain TILL tomorrow,
from present. appearances
An attempt last night between twelve and
one clock to set fire to house belonging to u
co!ored man named John Williams, on Wash
ihgton street. near the canal basin, was dlscoV-
cred and the fumes extnguishcd by the IN
mates Of the house before any damage was oc-
casioncd.
Some ,uischievous scamp pulled the key out
Of the flag pole brace on the steamer City OF
Washington while she was laying 10 her slip at
Washington at Ii D. H. to-day The pole fell
overheard, and 10 falling came near striking
several persons who were standing near by.
TIE supper OF the "Old Students of ST.
Juhu's Academy, to be given to MORO" night
at the Tontinc restaurant, is expected to be a
very elegant affair. A large number of tickets
have been sold aud the reunion wll; be pleas
ant one. Mr.. s. Z. Ncalc will preside.
The alaru bell of the Friendship Fire Com.
pany is now 10 perfect order. The rope was
not stolen but broken, and iron chains, iustcai
rope, nave DS"u pidCcu upo' th' "
the bell so that future Inconvenience ID ringing
au alarm for fire may be avoided.
Captain \ ldison M4rbury, engineer of the
Costa Ric3 railroad, arrived in New lor k last
night Nearly all those who LETT here and were
engaged IN the construction nf that road have
returned.
There is but one cargo of oysters at the dock,
and though the dealers have small supplies,
scarcity, should the present weather continue,
is anticipated, aud prices have advanced.
There Was but one case at police hcadquar-
tiers this morning that of j Ohm jameson who,
for drunkenness, was locked up until sober and
then discharged with u repriunand
Janueys car coupling is considered By cxpc-
ricuccd railroad mcu as the best thing Of the
kind yet invented, and they are loud IN it, praise.
Several meubers Of the Legislature from the
upper country passed through here yesterday
aud to-day Ell route to Richmond.
Four dodgers we're accommodated at the sta
ton house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

THE WHETHEK.-Tho weather has turned
cold Last night the wind came out from the
northwest and blew gale, which has continued
all day. The tide 10 the river is very low, aud
there Is much ice on the flats. Winter is upon
us al, last, aud though it may be sharp, it is
likely it will be short.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
.f.UTSE.H E.fTS.

4 CONCERT Will BIZ GIVEN AT SA-
n REPTA HALL on MONDAY EVEN
ING, january 9TH 1871 By the SABBATu
SCHOOL OF the NJ. Z. CHURCH SOUTH, rs
sisted by Profs. SAN pGtS and ROBINSON,
Of b fillmore. The entertainment will consist OF
Chorl,ses, Dm and 'oto<, many Of the se!ec-
ii ms being entirely new. ''Swacping through
the Cat 81 by request, Will b sung by the au-
thor and composer Only on" hundred Reserved
seats will be sold. Diag"tm at Frrnch's book
store. Admission DE Reserved seats 81 cents.
dee ~. lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
Suicides.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Dee. 80. The b,dy of
Charles g. Jacohy was found by boz, who
was out cunning in the won,ls, covered with
snow A pistol was found beside him and n
wound IN the head showed that he had killed
himself The deceased was e. years Of age
and leaves Il family living near Hrllcrstown.
New YORK, Dec. Own. B. Stevens, Of
the New York Herald, passenger on the
steamship City Of San Antonio, from hey
West, iulnred overheard and was drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
.ane >rrIKIns Engineers,

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 3O.--A!l the striking en-
giucerS in this vicinity have refused to accept
the offer Of the ]ctfcrsonvillc, Madison and In
dianapolis, Railroad Company, aud none Of
them resumed work yesterday At . meeting
of The Brotherhood last night the authority Of
Grand Chief Engineer wilson was dlsavowcd
and reported acts Of violence by striking cngi-
uecrs elsewhere were strongly conlrmncd. No
violence whatever il this vicinity has been re
p,rtri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
UDyFDH HGDODS.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !
Rich, Rare and Beautiful Goods for the Holi-
days at
I II q Il G
T r Z y = II >
ALAN ,rinn-

days at
FIR y G II S,
= ID. =" AT unheard of low prices.
For the good time that's coming [ have Sc
ected i stock Of elegant goods. which 1t will al
ford me- pleasure to show. / name IN part so'ne
very iine specimens Of Vienna Bronze and Sill
We: Vases Card Receivers and Piper Cutters
Fine Russia Leather and Fienns Satchels;
pGckrtDuoks; Letter Books and Card Cases;
La;iie' ompanions in Russis Leather; Rich
Gloveard HANDKERCHIEF Boxes, in Satin, Russia
Lcather, Papi,r Mschio, Turkey Morocco and
Fine Lacquer Work Jewel Cases in Satin and
silver Beautiful Hand Mirrors; SPLENDID y W.T.
vi STYLES aud prices; Fine japanese Cabinets;
Glove Boxes and Trays; Odor Cases, with, fine
Cut-Il3ss Bottles; Watch Stands, Smokers
Set: n great variety of Scotch Wood Goods
Fine Music Boxes, Accordeons and Mouth Or
guns Carved Wood Bracelets; Wall 4 ckelS
Gold Pens ard Pencils, in Ivory and Pearl
Cases, specially psf up for Christmas presents:
NV STOCK of CHROMOS has been selected
with special reference to the coming SEASON.
Landscapes, Groups Msdornas Birds and Flow
rrs, Crosses in elegant Frames, new styles and
subjects We shall be receiving during the sea
son Stcrecsccpc; aud Nisws; very fine elegantly
bound Bibles from 5Uu to S25 eachi Prsyer
Books ali STYLES 4nd prices: Photograph ana
Musical Albums; Fine Editions Of the Poets.
For ;il littc folks there is Nm endless variety
Of Books, Games, Puzzles Linen Toys, Banks,
Steam Engines, Foot Balls beautifully painted,
Paaorumas, Dissccted Maps Kaleidoscope for
the l,ariul--tkc ST beautiful thing OF the sea
son Comcal Figures; Building Blocks; Ring
Puzzles and j. Thousand and one things besides.
Chess Men, Ba kGammon and Chess, Boards,
Port oios, Tourists Gases, Carved Wood Goods
Of solid Wa'nut, n Very large assortment, con-
'sS.ing of brackets, W,ln Pockets, Clock Shelves,
Towel Racks Curnrr Pieces, Match Safes, Book
Shelves, Fancy Boxes ard Toy Sets OF Furni-
turc beaurihu styles and great variety.
'b,.yn 1J,r kNip IStn usuinpsL
thing Of the lind ever seen.
Diaries lor 1874 All styles and prices
Il GEO + FRENCH,
dec - 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
The AcIlecn War.

PENANG, Dec 3O--rhere has been another
engagement in Actecn between the Dutch
troops and a large force Of Acheenhse. The
latter were defeated with heavy losses in killed
and wounded. The loss Of the former was
moderate. The health Of the Dutch troops is
good ..... Isl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

DEAD UnApo Cvp Or,r DGNNsy1u.Nt.
The new Constitution of Pennsylvania, which
goes Into effect on the lst of January, 1874
(Thursday, )secion s. artcle II, reads Us follows:
"No railroads, railway, or other transportation
company, shall granr free passes, or passes at u
discount to any persons except officers or .etn
ployres Of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

The OLD YEARS CLOSE. The usual social
obsereances that mark the change from the old
year to the new one will not be iutcrmitted
here this year. Besides the reunion Of the
students of ST. Johus Academy, there will be
a number of social gatherings at private houses
to watch the old year out and the new year in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

Hop "A Social Hop, given by some Of the
young gentlemen OF this city, will take place at
Sarepta Hall, tonight. To addition TO the as
sembliog Of the beauty Of Alex lndra, the neigh
boring cities of Washington and Georgetown
Especially the latter will be represented by
Sum. of the. fairest of the fair. and no doubt
joy VIII De uncouuueu, mhitr th. a.nen
goes on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

A COUNTY DIFFIcULW.-The is some Diff
ficuI,y as to the Shcritfalty OF Alexaudia cuun
ty Ruffner, Sheriff elect, has not, and will not,
il is said, qualify on the lst OF January, aud
Sheriff o Neac (who under such circumstances
is by law, Continued in ofic.) will be absent in
attendance upou the legislature, 10 Richmond.
How the muddle will be cleared up is not yet
known +,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

THE CITY LAWS. The committee on the
Qualification of the city laws j. B. Johnson,
JOS, HOPKINS, j.. s. Beach and r. Nj. Lawson,
will meet next Monday night to arrange for the
contract with Mr.. G. H. House for printing the
laws of the city, aud they will probably be ready
for distribution ca-ly in the spring
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
pIninr Mil Burned.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 3O.-The large planning
mill of N. d. Lonely, at Plymouth, Ind, was
burned last night. Loss unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

New YORK, Dc. 3O.---Loan certificates out
standing, 81 1855, 900, a decrease of $l35,oW
since Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
y. BUMGARDN ER'S
OLD RYE w HISkEI

TIC proprctrs OF this celebrated brand have
now on hand u larger stock of old WH1SkEY
than they h%ye had 81. " tiRsaii9ff
and cou,4teyteits. The j Bumgardnrr' has
been cStab lshed for over FL Fly EARS and
is TIE ONLY GENUINE. It has been AN
alyzcd by most OF the distinguished chemists Of
tho State and pronounced to be "a rery pure
a'd superior article q~itc free from any at4lte,
ration or joreiy,e matter, omI such as IS rrq"t"I
for u.eiici,at use" 1t can be obtained III any
and ali other infprlnatio apply to the sole nun
utacture:s and prop:etors.
j. BUMGARDNER & CONS,
dec 27-lm StauntUn Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80 a. m.
For the Middle States, cold and generally
clear weather, will prevail, with fresh and brisk
northwesterly and westerly winds. For the
South Atlantic and Gulf States cast of the
Mississippi river, the barometer will continue
very high with colder and generally clear
weather in the interior of this district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
THO Weather i'm EnsIand

LONDON, Dec. 3O--2:45 D. M. The weather
throughout England is fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
PuTO MAC FERRY CO.

80 T. f'1oAA FERRY Co.
ON anu after Friday morning next, December
ooh hourly trips Of the Ferry Boats between
Alexandria ard Washington will begin Ut u.
H.; last trip leave al p. m.
$. S. HOWISON,
dec o1-Iw President Potomac Ferry Go.
NOTICE--The BOARD OF SUPERNl Is
N ORS Of Alexandria county will meet vt the
Court House OF the county, on the SECOND
MONDAY IN JANUARY, on which day I'll
persons having claims against the county Will
present them.
dec ltd DAVID ii NIER clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

EgUUE t. JOHNSTON,
(Succnssors To Fowle & Co..
$500, MO = PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COM MISSION AND SHIPPING MEkCIS.
Dealers IN Ill kinds ct
FERTILIZERS SALT AND PLASTEk
Agents OF the
NEW YORK & BALTIMORE STEAM EkS.
Also OF the
LIVERPOOL s. DON & GLObh In
SURANCE COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
70 CITY TAN PAYERS.

The attention Of city taxpayers is rospectlully
called to sec,ions5 and of the Revenue bill OF
1878, which are rs follows: ,..I u -
Section S. The Collectors shall make list OF
all personal tax bill due and unpaid on tho LIST
Of December, 1873, AID shall cause tho same to
be printed and posted up ut conspicuous places
in the several wards 1.-THE city
Section g. The City Collectors shall, on or be-
fore tho 9th day OF Janu.-y, 1874 return to the
Auditors list Of All delinquent tax bills in their
hands which There is NO personal property to
Satisfy and which yet constitute q. lion on real
estate. and Shall after having given twenty days
sell the same, or 80 much thelsuf as msy be ne
cesssry for the payment Of said lakes, is provided
tor in the city charter. ;.l.t
% 4 j. L. HILL, Col. North Dist.
dec Aim S. X. FIELD, Col. South. Dist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

NOTICE-The first regular meeting Of tho
IN stockholders OF the GERMAN COOP Err
ALIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION No. 2
will be held on THURSDAY NIGHT next,
JANUARY lst 1874, at 7.30 O'clock, in Harmonic
Hall, over Adams Express office The first
monthly instalmcnt Of 81 per share will he call
ed for 1T this meeting, and persons who have
subscribed for stock but rs yet have not paid
the initiation fse of PIC per share are hereby no.
t fod to do so without fail on or before the irst
day of January next.
dec 26-td < kENIPER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

@- ATTENTION, KNIaHrs.-.A regular meet
ing of Oriental Lodge, No. +, h. of p, will be
held in their hall on Tuesd.y evening, Deem,
Der 3Oth at seven clock. A full attendance Of
the members is requested, as the election of OH
GERS for tho ensuing term will be held.
dec A-3t VIM. Darby, x. Of r. & S.
rHFESE-l5 boxes prime FACTORY and
~ ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE Tor sale by
dec 30 j. g. MILBURN.
4 NlFFkEo-3O bags kic, LaGauyrs and o.
w. Java Cotfees for sale ut lowest current
rates D. doc 3O] j. .. MlLbOkN.
HOMlNY, White Besns, Black-eyed Peas,
IL Driee Cherries. Apples and Pcsches, for
sale by [dec o0l ). Z. MlLBUkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

K. oFP.-Ata meeting Of Mechanics Lodge,
No. 3, Knights ofPythi.s, held last night, in
their castle Hall" the following famed mcnl-
beers were elected to fill the respective chairs
Oscar f. Baggett G. e.; Jas w. A.kiuson
V. g; X. kemper, K of R. aud S; L Ii.
Warder, NJ. Of f.; Chas. t. Erwin. NJ. Of Elk
Juha H. Thompson, F.; g. W. Hei,ley, NJ.
A. A.; +. Z. Padgctt was elected Janitor. The
installation will take place next Monday uight
under the supervision OF Geo. l.. Simpson, ID.
D. u. Canoe llor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

TAR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DIS
~ COVERY, Purgstive Pellets, and Sage
Cstsrrah Remedy-a full supply received and
for sale by
dec II ES. LEADBEATER 6 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
dec 20

MAKE A USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRE-
Nl SENT
Splendid PAISLEY SHAWLS.
Another full assortment OF CLOAkS opened
this morning. ~
HEM>T[TCHED HANDKERCliIEFS.
DRESS GOODS, in grott variety, cheap ut
dec 20 ID. +. WITH Err CO.'S.
ivory DINNER and TEA
i KNIVES, ..-.....-.
SILVER-PLATED FORKS and SPOONS.
PEN and POCKET kNIV ES-all nt the
best quality, and lArgo assortment.
These goods make nice and very useful
Christmas present
JAMES +. CARLIN & SONS,
dec % ..... t.:.,....s . % King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

T. =" : :
PALMER PATENT JACQUELINE
CORSET.
j Dress makers rGco:nmnnd il IS being the best
Corset to lit dress over, because it is cut in such
n manner that tho front and back seams Lit like
seams to dress. 1t is superior to any other.
G, rset now in use because It's peculiar style of
cutting gives sufficient mess at the bosom,
without folding ut the top; gradually and close
ly fitting to, and over the hips; is longer front
and back than ordinary corsctsi and in fact Is
the only corset cut in this form For sale by
dec ii ID. F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

The UNION RELIEF SOCIETY. This society
of ladies, organized with the sole Object of re-
lievug the necessities OF the destitute Of the
city, is, we are pleased to learn, meeting with
encouragement from the eitz ;us, numbers Of
whom have become contributing members. Ole
day this week merchant on Union street, ever
foremost 10 good works, 10 an hour collected
upwards of twenty-five dollars in small contr
buttons, each donor agreeing to become week
ly contributor. With like interest on the part
of few more, the society could, at once, enter
upon the discharge of their selfimposed labor
of love-" with mcaos sufficient to N let pressing
necessities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30
LOCAL NEWS.

SOCIAL OBsERvANcEs. 1t has been notice
able fact this year that in this community there
has. been more hearty and general observance
of christmas holidays and Christmas CUSTOMS
than ever before known, If this has been as
all our merchants attest, beneficial to trade, It's
Influence on social life must-have been farwlder,
and Of more varied scope Few cities have 10
degree equal to Alexandria opportunities for
real sociability, distluet from the glare, tlusel
and meretricious arts that characterize too much
of what is called society in the large cities
Here every one is known, aud The chances of
an adventurer to obtain social recognition are
very slight People meet as lifelong acquant-
anses aud often the social board gathers around
it friends of to-day whose grand parents were
friends hundred years ago. Of course many
most excellent people have come later into So
cial life here, but all have been known long
enough to insure their associates and friends
that they are not unworthy a seat by the fire.
sides of happy homes. This is a pleasant re-
hectiou for AIexandraus these holiday times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-30

THE ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-A meeting Of
the Board of Directors OF the Alexandria Canal
Company was called for to-day, but there being
present ouly Capt. Boothe, and Messrs. Uher
and Barton, for want of quorum, there was no
meeting. The President, Capt. Boothc, stated
informally that the needed repairs TO the Aquc-
duct were nearly completed and tina, that struc-
ture was now stronger than ever, while the
lessees will, durog the winter, make all necas
sary repairs to the casal aud have it in first rate
cordition BY Spring. and that the prospects
we're brighter than for years.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-07-11
FIR UITLAND.

Our Nations birthday was Il happy
one. Our district school, under the
management of E. j. Moore, assem-
bled in a beautiful grove where they
were soon Joined by their parents,
friends and neighbors, where we found
the neatest stage we ever saw in the
woods, with large portraits of Wash
ington, Lincoln and Grant tastefully
arranged. The exercises of the school
were good. showing that both teacher
and scholar had worked faithfully and
tremendously the past term.
The audience was addressed by 5.
c. Moore, who portrayed in forcible
language the glorious results of our
Independence, the onward and upward
march of human liberty, civilization
and christianization, until even these
old woods are made to echo the merry
songs of the school boys and girls,
where but a few years ago the Indian
and the buffalo roamed unmolested.
The table fairly groaned beneath the
load or pies, cakes, roast chicken, and
goodness knows what all.
Fall wheat mostly harvested crop
good. Spring wheat good; oats prom
ises we'll; corn not so promising
some fields look well; som suffered
severely by wei weather; others with
weeds in consequence of the ground
hainor foo y-af m oultiv1fa
July 9Th. DURANGO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-07-11
FARMERS. RESOLUTIONS

At a meeting of the Chicago Mound
Farmers Club, held at the Martin
school house, in district No. 80, on
Saturday, June 2sth, 1873, the follow
Ing resolutions were read and adop-
ted:
RESOLVED, That we, the members OF
Chicago Mound Farmers Club, are in
favor of good farming, improved stock
and the best of farm implements.
ResOlved, That we favor good COM
mon roads, substantial bridges, good
school houses, good teachers, and uni :
versal education.
ReSoIUed, That we believe i'm the
supremacy OF the constitutional law in
the regulation by law of all transport
tation or express companies and all
other monopolies, and In meeting out
equal and exact Justice to all classes OF
men.
ResOiUed, That In the future we In
tend to take an active part in selecting
our county, State and national officers,
and that In no case will we support
any person for office who is not pledged
to favor such measures as are of gene
raj interest to the agricultural classes.
o. IL. WILLIAMS, Sec.