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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-11
RelieffOr the Poor.

The Relief Committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association would respectfully an
nounce to the benevolent Of the city that they
are now prepared to commence the usual winter
distribution Of their bounty. ,
Supplies in money, clothing, groceries, pro-
visions, wood and shoes, will be thankfully re-
ceived, duly acknowledged and judlciously be-
slowed.
All articles will be received at the Office of the
General Secretary, 81 King street.
Cases Of restitution may be reported TO the
Dispensers or to the Associates.
COMMITTEES.
JAMES ESTwIsLE, Jr., Chairman, No. 81 King
street.
First Ward-Henry Baker. Dispenser, corner
of Water and Gibbon streets. w. 7. Graves,
Associate, corner of Fairfax and franklin sts. ;
Second Ward-George r. Hill, Dispenser, 30
north Water street. Job Corson, Associate,
corner Pitt and Queen streets. -. E.
Third Ward-H. W. Beadle, Dispenser, cor
nor of Princess and Alfred streets K. Rotch-
ford, Associate, Queen street. between Patrick
and Henry.
Fourth 'Ward-E H. Hawkins, Dispenser,
Washington street, between Wolfe and Wilkes.
Rev. Dr.. Little, Associate, King street, above
Washington.
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ED. S. YOUNG,
General Passenger Agent. oct S-tt
DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS.

On and after SUNDAY, Oct q, 1872 two
daily passenger trains will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCH. U q, etlecting double
daily connections through be recn NEW YORK
and NEW ORLEANS. Al 'iordonsville, con-
ncction is made, by mail train, with the Ch">a.
peake and Ohio Railroad daily, Sunday except.
cd, to Richmond, Stauntcn and the EST; ut
Lvnchburg, with Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
R.ijroud for the West and Southwest, and ~
Washington, for the North and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily at 7.GOa. IN. and G.l3
y. NJ, and Alexandria At S Il. m. and 1.45 pm,
arriving 1T Lynchburg at 4.5Op.m. and 400 IN.
Leave Lvnchburg III 800 am. and Hoo pm,
arrive at Alexandria n. i. ID p m and 643 Il. m,
ana ut Washington ut IL p. m. and 80 a. m
For MANASSAS DIVISION leave Washington
daily excepting Sunday with main inc tr"lh'
At ZOO a. M ; and A!cxnndria nj 500 n. IN.
Leave Manassas Junction At $3.50 =. m; pass
Strasburg Mt l:lG p. M, and arrive ut HARRISON
burg nj 400 p. m, connecting with Harmon
Cos. Stage Lines to Staunton, Rawley Spring.
Eastward, leave HarrisoDburg At 1920 a. NJ;
pass Strusburg at l:22 p. M, arrive at Manassas
Junction ut 4:5O y. m, connecting witt. main
line through to Washington and the North Nh"
West.
Good connections by comfortable coaches, ar"
made to Fairfax Court House from Fairfax sta.
ton; to Middleburg from Plains; and to Upper
Vile from Piedmont.
Both the Eastward and Westward bound trains
make close connection at Strasburg with til"
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad, to Winchcs~
ter and Hsrrer's Ferry.
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between
New York and Lynchburg.
Also, cars through between Baltimore an:
Lynchburg avoiding the Inconvenience OF tra'l>-
fer in Washington.
Through tickets and baggage checked to AL
prominent points.
J. NJ BROADUS,
oct Diff General Ticket Agcl,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-11
THE LSON
NEW UEDERFEED
Shuttle Sewing Machine

Is lighter running, more simple, moro durable,
and easier to manage than any other Shuttle
Sewing Machine.
1t sews the thinnest as well as the heaviest
fabrics-even leather.
1t is kept in perfect running order, free of
charge, for five years. ~
LARS payable IN monthly lnstalments, at
pRE1ZFELDER s. BENDHEIM'S,
No. IA King street..
A. ROSENTHAL, General Agent,
oct 26-eo3m Sol 7th ST., Washington, ID. O.
TANNEY'S CELEBRATED CHILBLAIN
u LINIMENT-An infallble cure for. frost
cd feet. Thousands, both old and young are
tormented all winter by this most annoying and
painful complaint To such; a cure Is guaran,,
teeG by using this Liniment as directed. 1t will
also be found very etlicaeious for Sprains,
Bruises and Rheumatism. Price 25c per bottle.
Prepared only by JANNEY 8. CO..
And sold by them, wholesale and retail, at'their
Drug Warehouse, :l45 King street, Alc1an-
dra, Virginia. dec 10
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I.S-SIRY.ECE.
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE

ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. &. McIlwaine, President.
D , A \ To pnu1, Vice Presidents.
Samuel B. Paul, Secretary.
D. F. Fackler. Consulting Actuary.
Dr. Dr. J p; W 61 h1sse'eF Medical Directors
Judge john F. Lay, Superintendent Of
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Acxandria in
vested in the department under the direction q!
the following local board of stockholders:
VIM. &. Cnzcnnve, President.
VIM. H. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green VIM Cogan
Samuel f. Gregory G. w. Green,
i. ). Leadbcatcr Benoni Wheat,
Vim. }. Boothe L. w. Reid.
H. kEMPER,
General Agent and Secretary,
Next to Burke s. Hcrbcrt's, King 4.
Agents wanted in this and adjoining coultIrs
UK. BEDFORD BRowN, Med. Tx. feb lG-,t
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rY7HOMAS PERRY.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
AND AGENT FOR
MAGNTM BONUM AND BAUGH'S
RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
No. Il King street, Alexandria, Va.
Particular attention given to The sale Of all
kinds Of Country Produce, and filling orders for
Guano, Plaster, Farming Implements, Seeds,
Groceries, Fish, Salt. Lime, Sc, at lowest
marke. rates. aug 3l-tf
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TIME BEST PRESENT FOR A
CHRISTMAS GIFT
IS A
WHEELER e. WILSON
Family Sewing Machine

The reputation of this Machine stands so high
in all parts of the world rs scarcely to need
comment.
They have been awarded the highest premi-
ums in every important contest among Sewing
Machines i'm this country and in Europe.
They do all kinds of family work. from the
heaviest beaver and felt to the finest silks, that
other machines will not stitch.
They work easily, rapidly, noiselessly, and
are not liable to get out Of order.
Washington, d. c., April 20, 1872.
Having bought and used four OF your Wheel
or Il Wilson Sewing Machines for the last sew
enteen years in my family, and to the entire
satisfaction and pleasure Of every men Der there
Of we therefore cordially unite, from sense OF
duty, in recommending it to the public gener-
ally as being the best, the easiest running, most
desirable and most durable Sewing Machine we
have ever known.
NV two little daughters when they were
so small that their feet, when sitting on chair,
would not reach the treadle, and were conse-
quently obliged to stand on one foot and run
the machine with the other, which they could
and did do right along with perfect ease and
comfort Both of them day own one and to
part with them would be like parting with a
dear friend.
I bought my Wheeler s. Wilson seventeen
wears ago, and during that time it has never
needed the least repairs, and is just rs good to-
day, to all appearances, as it WAS when l lrst
bought it.
Respectfully yours,
SELMA f. PESDLEToS,
ZIG New jersey Avenue.
For sale on easy monthly payments or reduced
'''' GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
IS King street.
dec it'll WIN. H. DANIEL, Ag't.
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VOODSIN SEASON AT 80 KING ST.


The unsolicited STATE TAN BILLS for the
year 1872 are now in my hands for collection
Having but y limited time to collect and make
returns to the Treasurer, respectfully ask those
who have not paid to call and settle and save
further expense d. M. olEO AM,
City Sergeant
Office No. 10 south Royal street, up stairs.
dec l2-tf
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
A reliable and comfortable STAGE COACH
rufs DAILY between PLAINS STATION and
MIDDLEBURG. Tickets through TO Middle
burg are sold at the Washington and Alexandria
offices of the o., A. l. NJ. K. f., also tickets
from Middleburg to these points.
sep Il D. NJ. EROADUS, u L. n.
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sJISHIELL i uUtAIE.

uISHIELL i HUrGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND PLANNING MILL.
Corner FAIRFAX IND QUEEN cTREE4s.
.sieEanG=i@, Virginia.
Sashes, Doors, Bir,.=, Frames, MouIs!in&s,
Drnckets Novels B;,lusters .,Id
Mantlcpicccs,
constantly on hand at the Factory. Call Md
examine stock and prices ap9-tf
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RAILROADS..
A LENANDRIA & URG
n RAILWAY,
AND ALEXANDRIA s. WASHINGTCN
RAILROAD.
MW 81 # - -

M I'd 81 # 60 - -
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
After $40 p. m. Sunday, October 9th, 49,,
trains will run as follows.
Leave Southwark from Alexandria i Frede-
icksburg depot at S. lG a. H., accommodaton
daily. except Sunday 1l.55 p. m. Southern TX
press daily, except Sunday. The Southern Ex-
press at II 50 p. m. runs through to Richm"nI
without change connecting with trains for Al
points South.
Leave Northward from Alexandria & Frcder
icksburg depot at 80 a. NJ. Northern Express
daily, except Monday; Cos p. IN. accommots.
tioa daily, EXCEPT Sunday. The Northern EA-
press leaving st 30 a. m. runs through to BAL
timore without change, connecting with trains
on the Northern Central Railway for the North
and West.
ALEXANDRIA AND wAsIIISGToN RAILROAD.
After 5. 80 y. NJ. Sunday, October 9th, ISL,
trains will run as follows, daily, except SUNDAY.
Leave TO- Washington from st; Assph stree
depot at 5. As, anG 9.55 a. m, and II oo, 30"
and 9 p m.
depot at 80 and 80 a. m, II m, 10 !. ~ Nj.
! Us D. m, and l2.05 p. m.
Leave Washington for Alexandria from "a.
senecr depot. cor 9TH and Is streets. NJ IL, "
and II % u m, and l.5Q, 3.45, $50 and li.3u =.
n.
2i:- Aexa: dria and Fredericksburg hallway
trains leave passenger depot, cor. 9TH and SIS,
NJ 40 a. II. accommodation TO lluantco and
i12D D. m Southern Express for Richmond AID
EDMUED L. DuBARRY,
Superintendent.
ED. S. YOUNG,
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Observation-Disclosures.

J. C. A1IBUES'
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER 4 Nd COl{lILSSION MER CHANT,
NEW STORE,
No. 10 North Royal ST., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity OF this store to the Market
House. ''the centre of trade will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned TO my care
ConSgnmerts and orders for Groceries re-
specth,!iy solicited. They will receive careful
md prompt attention. oct 26-tf
D. .. GOULD. W. H. wILKENING.
GOULD & WILkEEING,
II Successors to ". F. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR & GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 80 North Royal st.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, CIDER VINEGAR, BACON,
WHISkEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE. PORTER, SC.
hiso, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL
Choice brands of SEGAPS and TOBACCO
always On hand.
invoice Of GRASSES just received.
Strict a.ention paid 10 the sale of COu STRl
PRODUCE. NH Ut.
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BEILDI.rG yM-9TERaIL.
J. W MALLS. B. W. MALLS. Be PEAKE.
JAMES W. MALLS, SON 6 CO.

IAMES W. Nails, son s co,
y l67 King St, Alc1a., Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
Bal BsIussers O of different patterns, AMI Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, Of iii sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes. Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands of fine quality Putty Iurpent'ne ard
Cement Calcined Pla<t"r, Pitch and Eel. Tor
Roofing, &C. A large Stock of P"sii's ce"hr:.-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found H. first
class Builders Furnishir. establishments. .
Ali orders for LunIncn, Brick an4 al kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended TO-
Terms cash icu LIT
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HOLIDAY GOODS
RICH, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL
NOW OPENING AT
F RENCH' BOOKSTORE,
No. 95 King street.
CHROMOS, splendid assortment consisting
of Landscapes, Groups, Figures and Heads
Copies of celebrated Paintings. executed in the
highest style of the art and richly framed in
PICTURE FRAMES, large assortment
constantly on hand.
PASSE-PARTOUTS and MATS, in velvet
and paper, all sizes
BY special arrangement with one of the larg-
est manufacturers of PICTURE and LOOKING
GLASS FRAMES in the country, l am pre-
pared to fill orders for special sizes and of the
most elaborate design, at prices which defy COM
petition.
NEW CHROMOS received as soor as issued
CARVED WOOD GOODS, Book Rests, Wall
variety of styles handsomely carved.
RUSSIA LEATHER GOODS, of beautiful
design and finish
sCoTcHWooD GOODS of the finest de-
BEAUTIFUL VASES.
WRITING DESKS, from 75c to $50 each.
WORK BONES, in fine Russia Leather, Sat-
in and Rosewood.
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,
sll STYLES from the cheapest to the finest Russia.
PORTMUNAlES, of French Calf, Russia
and Turkey Morocco, for Ladies and Gents; the
best stock in the State of Virginia.
A full line of new, JAPANESE LACQUER
WARE and INLAID CABINETS; Trays,
single and in sets; Glove Boxes, Fruit Plates,
Puff Boxes. Magic Fish and Birds, Magic Tops,
Japanese Fire Works. sc.
PAPER MACHE GOODS, Portfolios and
Bronze GOODS-Thc finest Vienna Gold
Bronze Inkstsnds and Jewel Cases; a splendid
assortment of Bronze lnks Antique and Their
FINE TURKEY MOROCCO and RUSSIA
LEATHER TRAVELLING BAGS and
SATCHELS, in great variety.
SHAREHOLDERS and FANCY BONES,
CHILDREN'S GAMES, nearly hundred
varieties.
Steamers and Steamboats,, all propelled by
steam. The most instructive toy ever made.
Prices from 81 to S. each:
GOLD PENSaud PENCILS, putup express
WvoSTENH0LN'S FINE POCKET
KNIVES. G. E. FRENCH.
nov27 List to be continued
DESIRABLE PRESENTS.
IVORY KNIVES, with Plated Forks.
FINE CARVER and FORK with Steel to
PLATED TABLE and TEASPOONS.
POCKET and PENkNIV Els.
SKATES for Indies and gentlemen:
CARLIN s. SONS,
doc % is King street.
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HAVING disposed of my interest in the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street "a
John Lea.herland, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen SIS. where
will always be on hand . full supply Of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of the
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL By the
cargo, cur load or retail.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left al the office Of the Alex
andria Insurance Co., No. % KING street With
COL Marye, or at Clarridge IS Griggs Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guarantced:
jy 3-tf THOS. }. Ell AFFE y.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED having this day
i formed q copartnership, under the name
and style of MEHAFFEY u CO., fer the pur-
pose of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mess, respectfully solicit the patronage OF the
citizens.
Yards on the north and south side of Queen
and Union streets All orders left ut the Office,
No. 81 King street, or Clarridge s. Grigg's Drag
Store, corner Royal and King streets, will be
promptly attended to.
THOS J. MEHAFFEY.
iy2o-tf J. R. ZIMMERMAN.
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:NU. z. HEN De SO co.
GENERAL
PRODUCE & COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No s South Union street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
=;7~Plaster, Guano, Fish, &c, furnished 1T
lowest market prices. Highest market prices
guaranteed :or Grain and Produce, and prompt
-rtr0g aug 2-ly
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.7GRfCEE TEiG.9 l..
il"fIHU i.a'T JD.!L.

TUHN LEAIH EkLAND taxes !! Is MOI! q
y of informing his friends and the public gen
orally that he has bought Thomas j. Mehaiity' :
interest in the OLD DOMINION WOOD and
COAL YARD, rs King street. and Tespec fully
asks u continuance of patronage. Persons vino
wish to lay in WOOD @nd COAL for winters
use would do well to cal. ut my Ctlicc, 26 King
street, as | guarantee to supply ~ good Al ar:l-
Gle of Wood und Coal Us there is in this city.
Wood Yard, corner Queen .nd Water streets.
Weight Guaranteed j. 9-Grn
The New York herald., 1873-12-12
Mr.. PECHTER AS CLAUDE MELNOTTE AT
TIE LYCEUM

Last evening Mr.. Charles Fechter, with a com.
pany not possessing particular merit played Bull
wer's romantic play, "The Lady OF Lyons" The
Claude Melnotte ofMr. Fechter is very fine study
of the romantic school. 1t gives play to the grace
OF his training as well as the manly vigor which he
knows how to impart with the rapidty OF lightning
in the midst OF the most tender passages. Indeed,
after his Ruy Bias the gardeners son may be said
to rank best In his romantic repertoire 1t does not
depend less trick, like Lagardere in the "Duke's
Motto" where such effective use Is made or
hump. The indifference Of the support but
little marred the effectiveness or his portrayal,
although it would be mighty desirable that the
other materials, such they are, should drilled
into something like order Beauseant Mr.. Henry
Dalton, was presented as highly cooked dra-
matte villain, and stumbled in hislines The minor
parts, such as Gaspar, CLAWS and Mons. Des-
chappees were poor as possible, redeemed q little
by the Landlord, Mr.. Dan Leeson, who, II he did
not jump so much and grimaced little less, would
be excellent or the gentlemen, Colonel Damas
only remains to be alluded to- Mr.. Wheatleigh is
not altogether the bluff Colonel designed by the
author. He is a little too cool for the part. but
does not lose his balance most OF the support do.
the Pauline OF the evening was MISS Minnie Eos, ,
looked well last night, but IN the test scene.
In the widows cottage, where Claude dis
covers his humble parentage 70 the naughty
Lyonnaise beauty, Miss Foster failed to respond
adequately TO the position. Her passion was feeble
and her struggle with her love at the magic OF
Claude's words was iaintly marked by a stare. She
Is not ungraceful and may do better, but sne must
not be afraid OF getting INTO downrHht passion
was very larly played by Mrs. J. L. Carhart but
Mrs. Sol Smith was rather vulgar Nine.
Deschappeiles. The management claim some in
dulgence on the ground OF hasty preparauon, bus
that will not compensate the puDilc which pays to
see finished performance. The programme will
be epeaJed until further notice and at the SatuT-
day matinee.
The New York herald., 1873-12-12
THE AUTOMATIC TELEGRAPH.

Demonstrn tiOn of the New System a.
the New York OMce-Messages Passing
Between the Postmaster Of tins City
and the Postmaster Of the United states.
The Automatic Telegraph Company gave demon
straon last evening, OF the capabilities OF It's sys
tenn OF teegraphy by the transmission OF messages
between its wasningt ton office and It's headquar-
ters at NO. GO Broadway. The exhibition was made
for the purpose of justifying Secretary Creswe in
having applied certain phrases Of commentator
to the system in his recent report. There were
present at the New YORK onlce Postmaster James,
Assistant Postmaster Person and General Super
intendent Yeomans, who received dispatches from
and sent rep,ies to Postmaster General Creswells
sena rors Ramsey and sherman and number OF
others VINO we're at the Washington ofce. The
wonderful precision with which Post once ofncials
are Kept atduty is possibly illustrated by the hrss
despatch OF secretary Creswe, wherein he In
onfred kindly after the health OF postmaster
James and II he were ready for service. The Post
replied, with equal concern that his health
was 90 cd and his desire for work intense.
the Automatic Telegraph Company claims that
the system OF which IL Is the owner is capable OF
times as great as that OF the Morse system. me
full strength OF the battery Is utilized. The de-
spatches are first prepared, their matter being
transferred slips OF paper by means OF periorat-
mg machine. These slips are placed upon revolving
drum, and as they are reeled rapidly OF, current
is established each time pointer tnat presses
upon the paper, which Is a non-c0nductor passes
over the perforations. This despatch is received
at Its destination on prepared paper, on which tno
dots and dashes OF the Morse alphabet arc Inn
system OF teegraphy develops It's simplicity, ana
its capacity seems TO be limited only by tie scar.
city OF expert copyists OF the dispatches rom tho
Morse nierogyphlcsM. M TINS capacity prIppaSy psssi.
dents Message was sent 70 Pottsville. Pa. UCna
New York In 70 minutes.
The New York herald., 1873-12-12
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY L. ls7s-TRPLE

Heath, Oshkosh, Wis. Jerome 1. Marsh, sheboy-
gan, Wis. Philip Allen, Jr., Mineral Point, Wis. !;
Theodore stewart, Depere, VIA. /; Robert Shields,
Cyrus T. Prouty, Carinville, H.; John II. Hotahng,
Rochelle, Ill.
The southern Claims Com ission.
1t appears from the report OF the Southern
Claims Commission that the gross amount OF claims
fled is e6o,o0o,oO0 and the aggregate amount
passed on $4,000, ooO there remaining 1900
claims amounting to $50 Ooo, ,Ooo to be adjudicated
The amount claimed in the whole number OF cases
reported Is $4,71s,s91, and the amount allowed In
settlement OF the 1908 approved claims s $o44a65,
an average allowance OF $500 to each claimant.
The New York herald., 1873-12-12
POLITICS AND POVERTY
Mass Meeting Of Workingmen at the
Cooper Institute Last Night.
RELIEF FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.
Communism and the Interuation-
alists to the Rescue.

Every Man His Own Capitalist-No speculator
to Make Moro Than 100000 Year
Salaries Of All City Officials To Be Re-
duced to $4,000 Per Year-The Gov
ernment to Provide Shelter,
Clothing and Food for
Everybody Who Cannot
Get II for Himself
The New York herald., 1873-12-12


atives in the House, and received satisfactory
promises from them.
The Effects OF the Lost Captain Briggs
and Family.
the Treasury Department is advised that the
Collector OF Customs at New York has received
from Gibraltar sixteen packages containing the
erects Of B. s. Briggs. master OF the missing brig
Mary Celeste and OF his wife and child. 1t win be
remembered that the vessel was found dcrenct on
the high seas, uninjured, and with the effects Of all
ON board apparently undsturbed, on her voyage
from New York TO Genoa, the master, his wife and
child and the crew all having mysteriousy disap-
pearcd, leaving no trace. They have never been
heard from since, though every EFFORT has been
made by the government to ascertain their fate.
The Bill Appointing q Commission ON
Liquor Tramc.
Mr.. William E. Dodge, Of New York; Judge
Pitman, OF Massachusetts,; A. M. Powell, OF the
National Temperance Advocate, and others, ex-
pect to have hearing before the House Judiciary
Committee at an early day in behalf of a bill pro.
vidng for the appointment OF q commission to in.
vestigate the liquor traffic. They win advocate
the passage Of the bill introduced in the Senate by
Mr. Howe, Of Wisconsin.
Combinations by the senate.
The Senate, In executive session to-day, con-
nrmed the following nominations:-
John A. Bingham, OF Ohio, to be Envoy Ex-
troardlnary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Japan
vice Charles f. DE Long, resigned; William L.
scraggs, OF Georgia, Minister Resident TO the
United States OF Columbia, vice s. A. Hurlbert,
resigned; james H. Howe, United States District
Judge for the Eastern district OF Wisconsin, vice
Andrew q. Miller, resigned; II Torbcrt, to be Con-
sui General at Paris.
Collectors or Internal Repenue.--Edgar p. Snow,
for Wyoming Territory; Thomas p. Fuller, for Mon
tana; Constantine Mcguire, First District Of Mis-
souri,
POstsagsterav ,Chares Franz A. Kenosha wis.