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Nomination for Senator for Sixth
District.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch]
BosToN, VA, December 10.--The Conser-
vative Convention to-day nominated Major
r. L. Kagland to fill the vacancy in this
senatorial district. His prospects for elec-
ton are good.
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(,haInDiOu WalkiSt.

WILMINGTON, December 10. - Weston's
time was beaten on the race-course near Ra'
leigh to-day by walkist" named O'Eara,
who walked five miles in forty.nine minutes
and twenty-nine seconds-half mile OF the
distance being walked backwards.
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BY Telegraph.
NE\V YORK.

NEW YORK,
NEW YORK, December l0-Noon. active.
Gold, 1887 Money quiet; 2 bid E1change-Long,
81; short, OK. Governments strong. States quiet.
Eteufno.-Money easy and closed firm at 81.
Gold weaker; at close, 1O9h@l0sh. Governments
strong and considerable doing. States quiet and
strOnQ
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Marine Disaster.

NORFOLK, December 10.-The British bark
Anue Jane, of Dublin, laden with old rail-
road.iron, is ashore twenty-five miles south
of Cape Henry.
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new ear. 6sc. Pork, nominal buyers holding q,
t16.2b@H6.s0: Laro-Keths rendered quiet
and steady at steam n en az a. &C. bes on
for clear aldes. Whiskey ,hrmer at e0c. lt,,
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or IOIris MARKETS..

sr. Louis. December 1o.-F1our buoyant and
higher for low medium grades: superdne w1ntaT.
"a .60@s6. - Corn active aud higher; NO: miSea,
&c., OH track Whiskey steady at S6hc. Fors
irm 1t S14@k14.50. Bacon-nofhlns dolns. Laru
firm steam, SIC. I'D
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high CONsTABLE'S SALE.

viii sell at public auction at my office, No. 1906
Franklin street, on SATURDAY, december IL
1873, at O'Clock A. NJ, the Following property
TO satisfy sundry distress warrants, executions, and
attach me nts in my hands
BUREAUS, WARpRoBEs, WA6HSTANDs,
CARPETS, TABLES, PICTURES, MIRRORS, 49,
BEDsTEADS, STOVES. CHAIRS. FEATHER BEDS,
LOUNGES, WHEELBARKows, SOFAS, CLOCKS,
WISDow-SHADEs, CURTAINS. SAFES, GUNS,
OFFICE-CHAIRs, WATER-COoLER, s=e
BRASS BELL, SCALES, CAsToRs, WATCHES,
COCOA MATING. TRUNKS, PRESS,
Fine WALNUT OFFICE.DESK,
MARBLE-ToP BUREAUS and WASHsTASDS,
One and a half barrels WHISKEY,
One box LEAF ToCACCo. Also. lot LUMBER.
TERMS: Cash. A. B. DUESBERRY,
fe II II. G.. g. r..
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.. BY Grubbs i Williams,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneer,
Eleventh street between Main and Bank.
THAT MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDING

THAT MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDING
i PROPERTY ON GAMBL ELS HILL. At THE
BYRD TEElTs, AZ ATCr1oNS MONDAY,
auction. upon the premises, the property occupying
the admirable situation as above described, fronting
SO 4-l2 feet on the west side Of Fourth street
and bounded on the north by Byrd street.
1t il rarely indeed that there Is offered property
which commands 80 splendid view Of the city, the
river below, aud the rounding country, and at
the same time Is desirbly situated III respect to
peighborhood and convenience to business. a most
excellent investment Is here offered &. -
TERMS: One-fourth cash; balance at four, eight,
trust deed. GRUBBS WILLIAMS,
Auetioneers.
POSTPONEMEET. .a,
s ysSsst Until FHlP aRJBb s's
SHERIFF'S SALE OF BRICKS, LEASE
FOR MAKING BRICKS, &c:-By an order Of the
Chancery Court city of Richmond made in the
pnbs at the q
residence Of Robert 4. Mayo, deceased. on TUES
PAY the 18th day OF December 1879 at II
:, About 10000 BURNT BRICKS;
A Abo l0 s999 s sREI SkiG RRicxs:
Lot of sCAFFOL DING, POLES, and ROPES, and
! BRICk-PRESS; ..'- -
19 WHEEL BARRows, IL .s.-ey
-. Q kILN-CLAMPS, ,s ,r. sd
; 2 CARTS,
( - MULES, N..'i 81
) .a.a / STABLE. fra.. ..a. 4.. ..s..'..s
"a KILN-DQORS, ~. .
CORDS WOOD,
and the une1pired TERM of LEASE of the brick.
yard. ..sa- ....srt.tg 81. .ir.i us. ar
TERMS OF SALE: All sums of 81 90 and under,
cash; all sums over 81 90, upon a credit Of four
months for approved, endorsed negotiable paper.
a.. ia, John ". WRIGHT,
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BY Burton, Carter g. Co., So.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Henrico courthouse, Twenty.second ana Maln'

EXECUTORS SALE OF FOUR VALU.
IL ABLE BUILDING LOTS. IN THE TOWN
OF FULTON, FRONTING ON CENTRE AND
NICHOLSON STREETS, ONE HUNDRED AND
SlyTY-FOUR FEET EAST OF SPRt Ing STREET
AS executor of the last will and testament of Pr-
mus Lumpkln, deceased, will sell at public auc-
ton on the premises, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER
IL, 1879, at half-past O'Clock 2. NJ, the above
described LOTS, two having front of 80 feet
each on the south side of Centre street. and the re-
manning two fronting 80 feet CHI on the north side
of Nicholson street, and all running back depth Of
90 feet. These lots are beautifully located, and
have large quantity of fine sand upon them,
which IS very valuable, and to suit purchasers will
be subdivided.
TERMS Made known on day Of sale
II. a. ATKINSON. JR.,
Executor Of last will and testament OF Prtmus
Lumpkin, deceased.
IN addition to above sale we will sell BEAUTI-
Full LOT, fronting go feet on Nicholson street,
running back along Union street ! 0 feet.
BUXTON, CARTER & CO.,
de 9-3t Auctioneers.
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POSTPONEMEET. 40. .I,, .
The above sale Is postponed on account of the bad
weather until FRIDAY, 18th December, at 4
O'Clock p. NJ. GRUBBS q WILLIAMS,
dc .... .... Auctionfers.
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Females Elected 10 Office

BosToS, December 1O.-In the city cleo.
ton yesterday four ladies were chosen men,
beers of the School Board.
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1o1r1svILLE MARKETS.

Louisville, December 1 o Flour steady. Cor,
active; no old here; new sheled, 6OA63e. on aT.
rival Bacon nominal Lard nrmer; prime leaI'
9GIpc. Pork, 1850. Whlskey, SSc. l arts
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UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS.
UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS.

Unclaimed dividends belonging to the following
persons and estates III the hands OF the Trustees
OF the Richmond Fire Association for distribution
Upon the surrender Of the certificates of stocks to H.
X. ELLYSON, one Of the trustees tat the Richmond
Dispatch o11ce), the amounts due Will be paid to
those entitled thereto.
In case Of lost certificates proof or theownership
and loss must be made by affidavit, aud bond with
security given TO indemnify the trustees and all
others interested. ANDREW JOHNSTON,
H. K.ELLYsON,
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BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, December 1O.-Virglnia consols
6Ox. West Virginia's, 10. North Carolina 6's
new, Is; special tax, 10. Bid to-day.
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BY Cook s. Laughtop, Auctioneers,
corner Governor and Franklin streets.

SUPERIOR SEVEN-oCTAVE PIANO.
y HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
VELVET CARPETS,' &C., &C., AT AUCrION.--
On FRIDAY the 18th instant, at 1Ok o'clock,
we will sell at the residence Of Mr. Isaac hollander
(who expects 10 remove from the city), No 625
Broad street over the store Of K. L. Granger, his
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. consisting OF
One superior SEYEN-OCTAVE ROSEWOOD
/ CASE PIANO, made to bis own orderin Bsiti-
/ more-an instrument OF fine finish aud tone;
Elegant VELVET PARLOB and CHAMBER,
CARPETS, .-.s. '...' =
WALNUT PARLOR SUIT, In reps, complete;
MAHOGANY CASE. 49, sf-.g. .,..s
PARLOR TABLES,
WALNUT EXTENSluN-TABLE, ga}r.
MARBLE-TOP ETAGEkE SIDEBOARU,
OAK DINIEG-ROOM CHAIRS.
COOKING and CHAMBER STOVES,
CROCkERY, CHINA, and GLASSWARE; tst5 &.
Two elegant WALNUT CHAMBER SUITS, con-
sisting Of Bedstead Wardrobe, Cabinet, Wash.
stands. Chairs, &C.; - lsa faa .siaai
THREE-PLY and other CARPETS, n. rI
CHILp'S CARRIAGE, CRIBS, TENDERS, &C.
The fprnihire has been very little used and well
kept, and merits the atten hon Of the public.
,T.-ii!5 FL u.ace COOK \ LACGHT0N,
de'8 AuctioDeers.
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IAuCrrON sAIEN- Telis bay.
BY Thomas W., Keesee, Ancucneer, 81 IS
! 1,,.r No, 1917 Main streekr sd, d.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO,
IL &c, FOR SALE AT UCfTON.-TRTs DAY
ar 10 O'Clock will coll at my auction-hohsa Eie-
CANT Walnut and, Cottage Chamber Suits, Ward
robes. Bureaus, Wdshstands. Tables, Chairs; Wall
INIT SIdeboards. Wficng-D Desks, Show Cases. Hair
Mattresses, Feather Beds; Boistersj and Pillows,
Window Curtains, Carpets, Oll-Cloth, Stoves. &c,
&C.. THOMAS W. KEESEE, Auctioneer.
Agent for Halls Fire and Burglar-Proof safes
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC DECEMBER II. 1873
SUN rises -. 7.1e,I Moon rises. 11.59
SIM sets -.,..., 4.44 High tide. $50
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR RENT
Y IN DANyILLE, VA.-We will offer for rent
at public auction on 22d DECEMBER. 1873. If
not rented privately before that day, our THREE
MILLS-wheat corn, and saw-mills; also, our
FOUNDRY, MACHiNE-SHOP. and BLACK
SMITH SHOP. together with the use Of machinery,
patterns &C. Rented for year 1874.
CREWS, RODENHIZER & CO.,
de H. eodtd Danvie, Va.
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INFLAMMATION MARKETS.

wuM1scroS, n. c., December 10.-spIrits tur'
pentine firm at $50 Rosin steady at $2.2o fol
Strained. Crude turpentine steady at S2 nf hard
and So. 90 for yellow-dip. Tar steady at sI.Ao.
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+. BY W. Gocdfn, 4 +. ~ :
! Aucdaneer and Real Estate Agent.
corner OF Eleventh and Bank strns,.

TRUSTEES AND AssIGNEEs SAFE
kNR ESETS ACRES tASps il AaSSss5 9sREERR
COUN.LId9,,,n EIGHTEEN. NILES NORTH oF
OHIO RA1LROAD.-As trustee OF William -
Cosby and wife ia their deed Of 10th Novembsn,.
1870 duly recorded In the clerks Office Of Tie Han,
oyer County Court, and the undersigned, T.@I
Michie as assignee IN bankruptcy or tie said WI.
Lam Cosby, we will sell at public auction At ths
ONCE Of Wellington. Goddin, corner Of, Bank and
SATURDAY. December 49,, 1873, at IL o'ciocas
3D., the above TRACT " LAND, containing BY ~
cent , survey ONE HUNDRED AND RORTH
John J. HolliDgworth, aud others. II 4 bounds;
on the west by The Chesapeake and Ohio raiirnsd
on the north by the land Of John j. HolljnTworfS
and on the east and south by the North AIM. sna
Little rivers. And the land Is said 70 be OF eyc.
lent quality. n, ~ ..r...r. ,r.., -. - SA'e-'
TERMS: At sale. '' ..t
WELLINGTON GoDDIS, 7rus,e.
de8 TIL. NICHE, Assignee. -
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rhe Nex Ca.,Ic, Dell, Excitement.

NEW CASTLE, DEL, December 10.--The
citizens and police are. we'll armed to prevent
interference in the whipping. Of the bank
robbers. .,
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Resumption OF WORK In Philadelphia

PnILADEIrHn, December 10.-AIany large
establishments have resumed work, mostly
on part time and from ten TO fifteen per cent.
reduction in wages. r...l.'..
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BY J.L. Apperson,
Real Estate Agent and Auctloneer.
TRUsTEE,s SALE OE A DESIRAB

TRUSTEES SALE OF A DESIRABLE
l. FARM IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
FOUR MILE OF PETERsBURG.-gy virtue Of
1864, and an agreement between the same parties
dated l5th OF August, 1867 duly recorded In Ches
terfeld County Court shall 10 execution thereof
sell q AUCTION: on the premise, on MONDAY, De-
IL 8H5f I'D a 81 sEyENTY HSD uSEHAEf
ACRES, located as above, about one mile from
Port Walthall station. OH The Richmond aud Peters
burg railroad, near Swift Greek mills, and occupied
by Mrs. Mufter. -lf'4 - - yr
/. The dwelling. In beautiful grove, contains five
rooms; an orchard OF 500 young, full-bearBg
trees of choice varieties OF fruit; water pure; very
healthy. ,aa#
the terms, which will be announced at the sale, viii
DC 6hAA'AANA' A J. 1. XPPEksoN, Trustee.
After the above sale, the perishable property on
the farm, consisting of pair Of mules. wagon. ard
harness, threshing machine, corn-sheler ploushs,
TERMS RMS At sale. jill. APPERsoE,
, de g rf.faa-t. -. :. ..... Auctioneer.
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.--Will be
n sold at West Point on TUESDAY The 18th of
December, all the Personal PROPERTY be-
longing to the late James F. New.
the highest bidder for the ensmlns year all the no.
a ii S5HES5G;Tf S11 H6U s. Ne" AolA u
1
..Fg s. d. BUTRlCk, Administrator.
de 6. 6th&1 tb2t* ............ ......
.0NE-HALF OF CHARLESTON, THE
" CAPITAL OF WEST. VIRGINIA, TO Be
SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON DECEMBER
go. 1873, AT THE COTTON OPERA-HOUsE.
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA.-ln the
midst Of one Of the greatest coal, troR, SAL.
aud lumber regions OF the world, the princl-
pal city OF the Kanawha Valley bids fair, from
the rapid!ty OF Its growth since the completion
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, 70 BE-
come one of the largest manufacturing cities In Tue
country Surrounded by hills, the extent OF the
level ground rs limited. The West End, embracing
nearly one-half of the entire site upon which the
city Is built and that portion which will be In I'VE
years, owing to It's many advantages: the most in-
portaut part OF the city, will be sold at auction on
DECEMBER 90, 1878.
Lots fronting forty-dve feet will in all prcba.
binty sell for not more than six dollars per front
foot. u--
TERMS Only $50 In hand cash on each lot and
balance In one, two. and three years Title perfect
/ See Mitchelrs new msp Of West Virginia, or stnd
for map and pamphlet to WEST CHARLESTON
EXTENSION COMPANY. n "
/! Charleston Is only fifteen hours by rail- from
Richmond or Washington, and fifteen hours oy raj!
and boat from Cincinnati. Hotels. finest In tne
State. Parties from distance purchasing lois VIII
be given return tickets. 10 2S-eoutD~clo
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CINCINNATI MARKETS.
CINCINNATI, December l0.-Flour quiet and ,l.I.
ehxuged, Corn trluer; old eur or shclled, 65c. q:
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Second DISPATCH.

NEW CASTLE, December 10.--The bank rob-
bers were publicly whipped to-day in the
presence Of 1000 persons. ct X.
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@ BY Cook & Laughton, Auctionsers,y = y
corner Governor and Franklin streets.
DAWNBROKER'S SALE Of ,n..
l. = DIAMONDS, WATCHES, 3 j
JEWELRY, SILvERWARE, &c, ~.

0As WIL1s1, OH VIZ " lAtsz1, H-N'' II ,
.rf. AT AUCTION. arr r.-
At the request OF Abraham Harris, pawnbrok"r,
we will sell at his store, No. 1851 Main street, on
THURSDAY the II ID Instant at 10h o'clock a. NJ,
FIVE HUNDRED LOTS OF
DIAMOND JEWELRY, 49, = #fii..' t'ss =
4 Ha GOLD WATCHES, Cor .s.us
49,. n 49,, PINS, CHAINS,
RiNas, &C.. &C.
- PITCHERS, GoBLETs, l:s5e./
-. ...a. .--L SPOONS, FORKS, &C., &C.
MEMS and WOMEN'S CLOTHING, mr. +.
Ill., .a .f8i ,.. GUNS, PISTOLS, &C., &c.
All articles warranted as represented. fag
An persons having forfeited pledges at my ONCE
will call and renew or redeem them on or before
"Wednesday, December 10th, az further indulgence
cannot be granted. |~.'.
Office open every night, until day of sale, till sh
O'Clock. = ~ s...ss.,..,' .s. e.. g.....,
: - ABRAHAM HARRIS, Pawnbroker,
de 2-fds successor 10 81. Harris Il Brother.
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WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO
~~~~~~-----I-~~ ~-~~~-~-~-----~~~~~~~-~
MINES AND LIQUORS.

WINES AND LIQUORS.
Owing to the scarcity Of money, have reduced
the prices of my Wines, and beg to call particular
attention to the very extensive lot of Champagne
now arriving, consisting of
BoUZY, DRY vERzENAY,
., CARTE BLANCHE,
NAPOLEON, PREMIERE sERRE,
all of the house of
BUUCHE, FILLS co. Also,
L'RoDERER (RussIan),
MuhtM's DRY vERZENAY, and HEIDsIECK.
Furthermore, have now In the UNITEDs STATES
CUsrOM-HOUSE large lot OF JAMES HEN
MESSY BRANDY In half-pipes, quarters, octsves
and cases;
rs casks sHERRY-pale, Standard, Topaz, Anon
tilledp, and others;
Is cases ANGOSTURA BITTERS;
all of my own importation, and which offer to the
trade in
r..s. BOND or DUT1-PAlD.
With full assortment of all other imported Wines
aud Liquors, such as
CLARETS. HOCKS, SCOTCH WHISKEY,
JAMAICA and ST. CROIX RUM,l
CORDIALS
of every description, etc., etc., and large lot Of
RYE and BOURBON WHISKEYS,
am confident have larger stock 10 select from
than any other house In the city.
OSCAR CRAM,
Importer Of Wines, Liquors, and Cigars,
de 2-lm No. II Governor street.
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AgCx10N aALEA-Hntsss B.yr.
ByN.1Assn.a d Co, Auctssss,,s N
EXTRA LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE
~ - 49,. +, - SALE,
:. :, On TUEsDAY'sDEosMsER 49,: 1872
coNs1sTlES OF
FIVE HUNDRED GASES BOOTS Am suooo
FoRE1eess'A AM DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
HHADY-mADE CLOTHING, -
FUR AND WOOL HATS. = "a,
and tnnnmerable other articles adapted 10 the -.
~ ~ =. sent season. .rs..-..t,

Particular attention Of buyers is called 10 n.
above sale, as t contains the lsrges, variety
grade Of goods ever offered at auction In hi.
kets and Will include astock to be sold vt,hon, -.
serve. sEafgs, MAX HEYMAN a co
z. IAuctioneers and Commission Merchant.
i de 9-Tu Th, Sat, &Tu, ,;-f.s... -
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After the above sale, the perishable property on
the farm, consisting of pair Of mules. wagon, snd
harness, threehing machine, corn-sheller poughs,
&C., &C., will be sold.
TERMS: At sale. j. l.. APPERsOS,
de q al .--..-t .... ..... .e Auctlopeer.
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nUFFY'S SWEET CIDER at retail.
~ nolO GEORGE A. HUNDLEY & co.
COUGHS AND sORETHROAT,
u -,'" HOARSEN1ESS AND COLDS.

U N HUARSENtSS ANU SVLUS.
Fougera's Pate Pectorale;
! Lozenges of Alum and kino;
I Chlorite Of Potassa Tablets;
Edey's Carbolic Troches;
Wistar'e Cough Lozenges;
Carbolate OF Iodine Inha liant;
Browns Bronchial Troches
: Cherry Pectoral Lozenges;
MuIiate Of Ammonia Lo2enges;
Spitia's Coryza Luzeuges;
Miller'S Compound Syrup OF Horehound;
Wooltolk's Cough Syrup;
- Powers's Syrup Tou and Wild Cherry;
Compound Syrup of Globe Flower;
Pine-Trre Tar Troehes; f-......r
Nelson's Gelatine LozeDges;
Refined Lcoricc Lozenges: ... ....l..r .
Pancreatized Cod-Liver Oil;
Sine's Compound Syrup of Tar. &c.
WlSTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY and
all The popular remedies to be had ut
(! : MEADE & BAKERS Drug store,
no2e 919 Main street.
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BY Lyme Il Brother,
Real Estate Agents aud Auctioneers,
No. 1912 Main street.

CRITTERS & WILLIAMS, AuctiOneers. de 2
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H U MORO US ITEMS.

tB~ According to Missouri paper,
to get on his knees to scratch his head.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-04-25
EXECUTION OF sPAnN.

Spann, who was convicted last
July for the murder of his wife and
sentenced TO be hung, was executed
at Preston, Webster county, Ga, on
the 1lth inst, some three or four
thousand persons, mostly negroes,
witnessing the execution.
The condemned man was dressed
in black-black sack coat of light
fabric. new neat fitting linen pants,
no vest, clean neat shirt.
The prisoner wept freely when he
was met by the minister as he as
cended from the cell in the lower
prison through the trap door.
He was deeply moved when he
b. de Miss Eberhart, whom was his
accompiice in the crime, ''good-
bye"
He walked by the side Of the
Sheriff q quarter Of 9 mile TO the
gaIlows, firmly refusing to ride.
He looked at his coffin and wept
at the sight of the gallows.
Rev. j. II. Canood attended him,
and read the 18th chapter Of Job,
and Rev. Isaac Hart prayed with
him. Spann, while, kneeling and
clasping his hands, with ciosed eyes,
moved his lips in silent earnest
prayer.
Mounting the scaffold his confess.
ion was read, after which he said :
.This is Friday before Easter Sun
day, the day upon which Christ was
cracified'--drew an encouraging
lesson and begged all present to
pre- pare for d.alh.
The sheriff adjusted the rope,
tied the prisoners hands behind him
and placed the black cap over his
face and asked him if.he was ready /;
to which ne replied 'sYes."
The Sheriff then cut the small
leather strap, and the platform fell
Spann falling fell FIVE feet. He
struggled but little and made but
very fsw slight movements Of the
limbs. Ills heart ceased 20 beat 10
about twenty-five minutes, and biz
re Mains were delivered to his friends
tor burial.
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aoaDoN AND IoNasTREET.

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u'oSo
sense, mao se','nI oosn No. 49, e
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these wv" men, -
Dur'ng !he wa,' 'ne "ele Do."
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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-04-25
porsorEp az Mrs-AKE.

The Atlanta papers published a
graphic account last week of the
poisoning Of DR.. Craig and Judge
Pullnm, members Of the firm Of
Heard, Craig & Co, Of that city. At
half past five Tuesday evening, tho
unfortunate gentlemen went down
into their laboratory to take an even
ing toddy. Their pharmacueiist,
Mr.. J F. Jones offered to fix them
something nice.
That evening Mr.. Jones had pre-
pared two bottles Of tincsure, one of
orange peel and the other Of aconiie,
and left the labelling to negro boy,
who, by mistake, reversed the la
bells, and. although Mr.. Jones in
tended TO flavor the today with or
ange, peel, he used tincture Of AGO.
mite, deadly poison. The toddy
was taken and highly praised, and
in Just four hours DR.. Craig was
dead, but at last accounts Judge
PulIum, after much suffering, had
recovered. DIR. Craig was about so
years old, bachelor, and worth
about 100000.