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New-York tribune., 1873-01-08
TUESDAY, Jan. 7-P. VI.

The stock market generally speaking, was weak
during The early part of the day. aud ilrmer at the
close. The business was quite animated at times,
but the activity was only spasmodic, and was main
tanned only by strenuous efforts on the part OF par
ties controlling the market for the time being.
The leading feature of the day was Pacific Mall
which, after selling down from 72I to rs
recovered to 72l Rock Island declined from llOs to
1891 and closed at 1O9.9l1O. Wabash, after sliding
off from 74i to 73 rallied to al! Erie opened at 65S
to 63. rallied to eS and finally went Oft to SO, the
price moving in sympathy with London quotations
Lake Shore Ohio and Miss, c. c. and c., and Union
Pacific receded to per cent, but recovered
greater portion of the decline in the late dealings
Western Union Telegraph was firm at the opening at
79.asO but later declined per cent from the latter
price and rallied to 79I New-York Central was
firm and advanced from 1904 to lOl!. Among the
light fancies Boston, Hartford and Erie rose from
n 10 81 ON increased dealings. In the investment
list Delaware, Lackawanna and Western fell of
from Oh 70 90. The market closed firm. The open
ing highest, lowest and closing prices OF stocks
folIo
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08
the securities named :

The Cable advices were favorable, reporting easy
money in the various Continental money centers'
while in London strong and brisk speculation
appears to be going on in United States bonds ana
rstclass railroad securities. Both classes OF consoS
were better and the Government bonds stiiened up
TO per cent, Erie ruling alternately weak and
strong. The gold movement was uninfuenced by
any considerations of this sort, and specu-
lation in this market is, for the time
being vested with no significant feature
of interest The opening rates were at 1l15
though transactions at times throughout the day
reported at I'LL the frmness being perhaps due
to the stronger tone Of sterling Business was ex-
tremely limited. Ia the gold loan market the rates
paid for carrying were s, 6, 4, and per cent The
Assistant Treasurer paid ont in called bonds,
and 100000 in coin interest The days business at
the Gold Exchange Bank was as follows: Gold
cleared. $29,59l,OOO: gold balances $1,5S7Si5; cur
rency balances $1,054.O1s. The following were the
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08

There was quiet feeling in State bonds
and but few changes in quotations were noted
South Carolinas new January and July issues, sold
at pa and Missouri Is at SO. The recent default of
Louisiana in the payment of interest has more than
ever induced parties not to touch those State bonds
upon which shadow of suspicion rests. 1t is quite
probable, therefore, that dullness will reign in this
department unless prices affected by new ele-
ments. The following were the bids:
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08

William Ward quotes stock privileges as selling
for 1 per cent cash bonus, on ~ days time, ana
II TO per cent bonus according to value Oh 'ne
shares on 80 days. at the following variations HUN
thn marie OF nrinn of the securities named
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08
And the following for city bank stocks:

In railroad bonds the dealings were moderately
active but no new features were elected. The de-
mand, although not large at present is steady, and
some of the bonds introduced short time since
reported to be selling freely. The bids for railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

FARMERS Council second annual
session of the Farmers Council began Wedues-
day at Petersburg. :. The proceedings were io-
teresting, debates animated, and results pro
ductive of good agriculturally and otherwise.
The address of the President was earnest able
aud practical, dsprecating any spirit of aggres-
sion or hostility to others, but commendiog the
aim and objece of the Council as an enlighten-
Ing and protecting organization, for the relief
and benefit Of farmers and farming interests;
In other words, to open the eyes OF the masses
to their true condition and to reconstruct the ba-
sis on which exchanges are being made of farm
ing products for products of other classes. The
addrcsswaS guarded and good and received warm
approval. The Executive Committee reported
proceedings. Major +. l.. Ragand, of Hall
fax, made an interesting report and rccommep-
datious iD regard to the inspections and selling
of Tobacco. Major Drumgoole was uuani-
mousy elected president for the ensuing wear.
John Was iDgton, Esq, OF Caroline, was cho-
sen member of the Executive Committee. 1t
is recommended that local societies be organic
ed in every county, in alliance with the Far
mers' Council of Virginia and North Carolina
Petersburg was hospitable as always, and the
town and the Council, farmers and citizens,
were mutually genial, gracious. and grai6ed.--
Fredericksburg NescS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05
NEWS OF THE DAY
8 10 shoe the very age and Jody Of the Times"

There is considerable excitement in Memphis
over the discovery that $40, 900 in county war
rants have been distracted from the sale OF the
County Trustee, after having been paid, but
not cancelled Mr.. A Woodward, the trustee
has been absent two weeks, and many run!rs
are aAoat. There is no doubt but that Nj.
Woodward, has absconded with some Sl5,UOU
or $50 600, in addition to over $40 900 in cou,,'
ty warrants, bypothccatcd by him to obtain
money for stock speculation
/ Prof. Geo. Frederick Holmes, Of the Uui
versity of Virginia, delivered Tuesday night
the first of course of four lectures at the Pea
body Institute 10 Baltimore, on The R,,
mances Of King Arthur aud his Round Table. .
He was greeted with au immense audience
L. d, Beden, postmaster at Washington
Tenn, and his son, J. 0. Beldeu, deputy post
master at Memphis, were brought to the latter
city Wednesday night under arrest. charged
with robbing the mail bag of 81, 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER S, 1878.

The dispatches from Cuba, in another col
umn, are calculated to create excitement III
this country. The Washington Republican OF
this morning, however, states that 1t requires
official" confirmation. Itsays: 1.-The Spanish
Minister of Colonies, Senior Sober Pla, had
not up to a late hour yesterday given any intl'
nation of his resignation, and it is not known
authoritatvely that Captain General Jovellal
has intended to tender his resignation. Its
known, however, that the latter has been more
or less under the influence of the Volunteers
and while he has made considerable effort tt
preserve his loyalty aud secure the obedience
ot'tteSCubaus to the Castelar, Government, re
cent official news from Havana is of such I
character as to lead to the conviction that some
cx,raneous Influences have been brought tt
bear in directing the tenor or tone OF the pres:
dispatches from that point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

tCorresponenc of the Alexandria Gazette
BENTuNylLLE, WARREN Co, Va, Dec A.
The weather here is cold, and We have had
snow stnrpls on the l7'h and 18th, aud this
morning bids fair for another.
The farmers are backward this year and bnva
not their corn IN yet.
There is great excitement here in regard 70
iron ore, which has been found ih great abuud
auCe aud close -to--the- railroad that is under
contract-say one mile and half There ara
parties here every few days from the north 70
examine the orc, Two days since there were
TWO gentlemen here FROM Baltimore aud tlev
say there is abundance OF iron and copper. G,
NARROW GuAGE Il R-.Thc Common
Council Of the town Of Harrlsouburg voted on
Monday last to turn over to the Treasurer of
per cent bonds OF the corporation of Harrison
burg, it being IL part Of the $50, 600 subscribed
some time siucn BY the voters Of the towD, TO
be used in the construction of what is known As
the W. G. & ST. l.. r. r (narrow guag J
There seems TO be some hitch between the
parties u favor of the delivery Of those bonds
and those opposed t. ii in regard to the legality
| Of the election, hence the Council Very wisely
posi- poncd the time for the delivery of the
bonds until Monday ocxt. :"
| On Tuesday Messrs. PhiIo Brady. VIM. OF,
A M.,Newman and D. NJ Switzer, by couascl
sued out an injunction from Judge Turner'S
court 10 stop the delivery of said bonds Tue
friends Of the road will try Immediately to have
the Injunction dissolved aud the bonds deliver.
ed, and thus the matter stands ut present. -
Rockl~gham Register. .. ~ . ...
The VIRGINIA STATE DEBT : The forthcom-
ing report of Gcncral Asa Rogers, second audi
tor Of the State Of Virginia, vii! show that the
debt exclusive of interest is S3O.47S al 49 =
independent of one third. SIS, 239 37O.S4, as
sigued TO West Virginia Tor payment OF the
former IS, 0OO 900 is held oy c,izeps Of Virginia,
sl3 UO0,U 900 is held in other States and So
500, 900 in Europe. Ii the provisions of the
act OF March Is, 1873, for payment of two
| thirds interest be continued, the amount re.
quired TO pay interest on LIST January aud lst
July 1874 will be 81 POI OBJ I5 And there
is balance due and unpaid in money Oh inter.
est payable since 1871, of sSS0,0j9 fl, incIud-
ing Interest to colleges, to literary fund, &c.
The whole amount Necessary to meet the in
terest obligations Of The State next year will
be S2,242, 0S3 9S. Last Year 1891 .2J3 OF was
actually paid III moneyas interest upon the pub
lie debt and 1901 lO4 Of coupons were taken
IN part taxes.
We have received Leonard Scott l. Co.'S re-
publication Of the November number of Black
woods Magazine C,ntcnts: The Parisians;
Temper; the Missing Bills New Books; De-
Mortus; Poems by W. W. S.; the Liberal
Party and National Education
Littell's Living Age, for this week, has cx-
ceent selections from the British periodicals.
We have received the Annual Report OF the
Virginia State Board Of Health and Vital Sta
| tistics.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company have ordered reduction of ten per
cent on the wages of all in their employment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

The Richmond Wing says: Upon consulta-
ton with the delegates from this city and 9th
ers throughout the State, it has been deemed
advisable by the State Executive Committee
to request the attendance of the members-eleot
to the Legislature few days in advance Of the
day designated by law for the meeting of the
Legislature, il. order that prompt organiza-
49,, q a. -, TT o,.o ,,,.r- - ,oo,roI ,, ,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

The Virginia State Board OF -Cauvasscrs com
pictcd their investigation in Richmond yestcr-
day Of the official returns of the vote for Attor-
ney General in the late election, and ascertained
thar Raleigh T. Daniel received l2O, 100; David
Futz 90, 729 scattering TO-. Daniels majority
over Fultz, 27,470. The returns for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor will not be opened
until the first of January, wien the General
Assembly meets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

Mr. Sener, Of Virginia, yesterday introduced
in the House of Representatives bill to estab-
lish an educational fund, aud to apply the pro.
cceds of the public lands to the education OF
the people. The bill sets apart tho net pro
ceeds of the public lands forever for the educa
ton of the people, and is Identical with the
bill reported by Mr.. Perce, of Mississippi, from
the Committee on Education and labor of the
last Congress, and passed by the House on the
9Th OF February, 1872, but which did cot pass
the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05
A Hurricane.

MEMPHIS, Dee. about four 0 clock yes
terday morning hurricane swept over the town
of Malvern, forty miles south of this city, on the
| line of the CIarksonvllle aud Fulton railroad,
| raZing TO the ground six business houses and
tearing away the roofs of several others, wound
ing two ucn badly and six slightly. The tor
uado struck the railroad about three miles be-
low Malvern and travelled up the track about
four miles, carrying everything before II, ID
Guiding houses and trees.
BUFFALO, n. Y. Dec IA terrific south
east gale has prevailed here since early morning
causing the water in the lake to back up In the
harbor higher than it has been for the last
twenty years Stores and tcnemrnt-hous in the
lower part of the city were flooded 10 the base
ments and ground floors n part of the Mia
CARA Falls branch of the Central railway, 90
the lake side the city, was washed away. The
water is retreating RAPIDLY.
LOUISVILLE, Dec 4. 1.-The storm ofIast night
was the most severe that has visited this city
for some time. Much damage was done by the
rain and wind A fallen tree threw the engine
of passenger train on the Ohio and Mississippi
railroad into ditch. The engineer and fireman
escaped with few Sights bruises. None Of
the passengers were Injured. The engine of
the freight train 90 the Jcforsonville railroad
was thrown from the track by fallen tree,
near Rushvillc. The fireman was Instantly kill
ed and the engineer was fatally scaded.
CHICAGO, Dec A very severe wind storm
prevailed u this vicinity during the whole of
yesterday aud last ri ght, and its violence was
but little abated this morning. Considerable
damage was done to unfinished buildings and
by the demolition of plate-g lass windows in
occupied structures TeleSraphic communica-
ton was also much embarrassed. The weather
is very cold
the storm Of last night as very general, causing
floods in the rivers throughout Ohio, Kentucky
and Indiana Trees were blown across railways
and many buildings uuroufed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

In relation to the nomination of Judge
Williams as Chief Justice, there are in-
dications of opposition to the appointment, in
which prominent Administration Senators take
a part. Friends of Judge Williams in spite
of this, say there is no doubt that he will
he confirmed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

A letter from Stanton, in the Richmond
Wing, says: "Our Deaf, Dumb and Blind Iu-
sti,ution had its usual quiet broken in upon
yesterday by the celebration of the rites of
matrimony between two of the deaf mutes at
that place, The happy pair were Mr.. Frank
jenkins, of South Carolina, and Miss Fanny
Mckenzie, governcss resident at the institu-
tion - ...s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05
CITY COUNCIL. "
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL.

AT an adjourned meeting OF the Common
Council, held December 4th, 1879, there were
present: Georg" r. Shinn, esq, President. and
Mcssrs Rock, Echbcrg. Brodcr:, Mckenzie,
kishoil, P"rLnrr, Lucas, Evsns, Hughes, Down
ham aud lowle. E-.a ."
On motto: Of Mr.. Mckenzie, the Board re-
sulred the consideration % the laws of the Cor
ro~at;rlI, rs compiled by Mr.. Curne, and the
whole Of the compilation having been consider
cd, on motion of Mr.. Shinn, the Board adjourn
ed until the next regular meeting.
TcSte. q. HAROLD SNUWDEN. Crk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

1t is asserted that the President intended
making Caleb Gushing the successor Of Judge
Chase, with the understanding that he was to
retire before the close of the Presidential term,
and then Attorney General Williams would re-
ceive the appointment, but the proposal did
not meet with favor in the Cabinet This, We
think, is rather doubtful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

Two large boxes containing copies of uten-
sils found in an old Roman camp at Hides
helm, Germany, were opened at the Corcorau
Art Gallery, 10 Washington, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

1t is understood that the Governor-elect Of
Virginia, Gen. JAS. L: Kemper, has determin-
cd to recommend the abolition Of the Office Of
aid to the Governor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05
FOrejpn News.

News has reached London of another col
siou at sea, Lut without loss of life. The British
arnor plated mau. war Beerephon cOllided
with the Brazil and Rio Plata steamer Flam
stced, aad the latter was 50 badly damaged that
she sunk soon afterwards All the passengers,
officers and crew were rescued by the B-llcrc-
phbn and brought to ST. Vincent.
The Austrian Minister Of Commerce has de-
cidcd not to denolsi the exhibition building,
but keep it for public use, like the Crystal
Palace of London.
Cholera has appeared among the troops Of
the Dutch expedition against Acheeu, and
together with the bad condition of the roads on
account of rain, has prevented active opera
tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

A dispatch received from Washington an
nounces the nomination of Major John A.
llarman for postmaster at Staunton, vice Sears,
resi- gncd, to take effect j anusry |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

A BAD YEAR FOR OCEAN STEAMERS. No
year in the present century has witnessed SO
many appalling marine disasters as that which
is now drawing to its close. First the North
fleet went down in the English channel with
$50 souls on board; next came the Atlantic
with nearly the same number Of victims; then
the City of Washington, and last the loss 10
mid-ocean of the Vile du Havre with o26
lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

The Secretary of the Board of Public Works
Of Virginia has called meeting of the stock
holders Of the Fredericksburg and Gordonsville
railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

A butcher in Staunton is offering for sale
fresh meats four cents per ID cheaper than
the market price which has prevailed Tor some
timn nnrt I'LL ----- ---- ------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

H. Fredericksburg, on Monday morning. De-
crmber ISL al the residence u hss daughter,
Mrs. James w. Ford, Col. THUkOWGOOD
TAYLOR in the $ tn Year Of his age He was
truly, man Of God.
At her residence in Fredcrcks burg, on Tues
day morning, Deccu Der I'd, in the nth year Of
her age Mrs. ELIZA LANE SLAUGHTER,
wife o.. Montgomery SlMust esq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

\ cooperative purchasing association, with
view of dispensing with the services Of mid
die men in the purchase of provisions &C.,
was orgaoized iu Washington last night Mr..
Daniels, of Virginia. assured the association Of
the cooperation Of the Potomac Fruit Crow
ers' Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

CONGRESS- In the Senate yesterday Mr..
Stevenson introduced bill te remove all pc.
litical disabilities. Mr.. Sumner presented a
petition signed by ten thousand colored citi-
zeus praying for the passage of his Supple
mentary Civil Rights bill. MIR. B ,reman in-
troduced bill providing for the construction
of the James River and kanawha Canal. The
Standing Committees were announced. The
Senate adjourned over to Monday
In the House of Representatives two hun
drcd and forty. eight bills and resolutions were
introduced, some seventeen of them referring
to the repeal Of SO much of the act of March
8, 1878, as gives extra compensation to mem
bers of Congress. The one introduced by Mr..
Hale proposes to reduce the salary of Con-
gressmco to the old figure of IS, 900, and goes
back to the 4;h of March last, SO that if it
passes members will be called upon to refund
the amounts they have drawn since then in
excess of that rate. Probably no court would
decide that they could be compelled to re-
turn it, having drawn it in compliance with
law; but if the bill is passed, 10 member
would be likely to defy public opinion by re-
tainiug it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

MIR. Lewis, of Va, is the chairman of the
Senate Committee on the District of Columbia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

| Az
The ATTENTION Of city taxpayers is respectfully
called TO sections and Of the Revenue bill of
1873, which are us follows: - ;, ~ -.
Section 5. The Collectors shall make list OF
all personAl tax bills due and unpaid on The LIST
of December, 1873 and shall cause the same 10
ba nrfrteti and posted up at cons picuous places
in the several wards of the city. ID '.'
Section =. The City Collectors shall on or be-
fore the 9TH day Of January, 1874, return to the
Auditor list Of all delinquent tax bills in their
hands which there is no personal property 10
satisfy and which yet constitute a lien on real
estate. and shall, after having given twenty days
notice Of the time and pace Of sale, proceed TO
sell the same or go much thereof rs may De ne,
cessary the payment If said taxes, as provided
tor in the city charter. --...
dec Aim S.. K FIELD, Col South Dist.
COR SALE-A RARE CHANCE-.One-hSIt
- int rest in . WHEELWRlGa1uI, an, sIH
HOUSE aud PAINT SHOP; occuuies ground
2k65 on the Goavr OF Co1.in..rcc and Union ST..
Price $500, Will suit blacksmith or wheelc
wright \ large stockton hand nd<plenty Il
work in the town of .Occoquan, Prince William
'' s' j. w. GREGG, Jr.
Occoquan, Prince William CO., dec 4-2~
CAUCES-We have oil hand the genuine
y Bandenburg Freres Olive On, ana Lea "
PERKINS, celebr. ted Worcestershire SAUCE
-. CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
dec II north Royal street
John STONE, on TIE Strand, near the Oys-
u ter Dock, will supply his custoinars VIII
OYSTERS, fresh from the SHE'LL at 49, per ga
lon. Give him call. oee -"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

G. & 0. CANAL.-The regular monthly meet
iug of the canal board Of directors was held
yesterday. Mr.. German submitted his report
for the months of October and November,
showing the receipts aud disbursements from
the treasury Of the company from October to
November 80 inclusive. as follows: Revenue
from tolls, water and other rents in October,
s70,533 81; revenue for Move mber, $4S 075 IS;
total for the two months, $llS609 So, which
shows an increase 10 gross receipts as compared
with corresponding periods Of past years of
$24 ops 26. ",.'- ,.....
The expenses for operating and maintaining
the canal during the month Of November, iu.
Guiding material purchased for winter repairs.
was S2l, 735 As, which shows the net revenue
for the mouth to be $40, $40 90 The balance
in the various banks on lst Of December, to
the credit of the treasury, was SS7,274 IL.
In conformity to the resolution OF the board
of directors the various superintendent were
Instructed to have all the co-breakers 10 readi-
ness for use. aud to keep navigation open as
long as it was possible to do So Up 20 this
time little or no interruption has occurred from
ice add to day the entire line is 10 good navl-
gable condition. But nearly all the coal CON-
panies have stopped shipping for the season.
A considerable quantity OF coal wall, however,
be shipped on individual account, 10 addition
10 which considerable grain and other products
will be shipped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

Nss-A re ular meeting Of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company will be held this [Frldayl
evening, at s . clock.
dec 5 1t .. PARK AGNEw, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company have ordered reduction of ten per
cent. on the wages Of all in their employment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-05

time past.