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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.-


New YORK, April 24-At the annual ban
quet of the St. George Society, last night, the
usual speeches were made, including one by
the British Consul facilitating both America
and England on the Geneva arbitration.
The killing of her two children by Mrs. Hen
nessey, last night, was one of uncxalnpled hor-
ror The two bodies were found horribly mu.
tilated, their features being unrecognizable.
The flesh was burned from their faces and
shoulders and their eyes had been roasted out.
Her eldest child, little girl of five years, was
found quietly asleep in bed in another room
unframed by her crazy mother. The children
were evidently first strangled, then stripped
and then roasted on top of the stove, as por-
tons Of burned flesh and hair were found on
the stove and the room was filled with the
sickeuing smell Of burned flesh. She had also
stabbed both of them in the neck and twisted
their heads around aud beat them over 10 order
to get their bodies into the tub. Religious
mania and sickness caused the awful deed.
There were twenty offers Of bonds to-day,
amounting to 100000, at from ll7.0l to
1T 74-l4 The amount to be sold was mil
lion aud a-half, which went at from HAS
to 1T TIA
The steamship Kangaroo left to-day for
Hog Island inlet to lay the shore end OF the
The steamer Albemarlc sailed to-day for
Bermuda to raise the wreck Of the steamship
ST. Petersburg.
Mrs. Ann CASTILLO was bitten, Knocked down
and trampled upon by vicious horse last even
ing in Brooklyn She will die.
The Board Of Police Commissions Of Jersey
City are considering the appointment Of Mrs.
Sarah De Hart, as city physician.
One man was fatally and four seriously njur-
ed 10 Brooklyn yesterday afternoon by the fall
ing of scatfoliing on new building.
Two children, JAMES DAILY and Thomas Car
len, were fatally poisoned. on Staten Island by
eating wild parsnips.
Sixteen valuable horses belonging to Thomas
Farrall, Brooklyn street CONTRACTOR who has
been away sick, have literally starved to death
after eating up their bedding, pine boards, NC,
10 the stables where they were lacked up.
1t is proposed to have 10 this city grand
international billiard tournament at the three
ball carom open to all the world.
Robert p Bleakley, who shot and killed his
niece Maud Merrill, in house OF i-tame, said
Yesterday when called to plead, Il am guilty ;
killed my niece am not insane and If 1t
was wrong to kill her | will suffer the consc
uucnccS'
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The m Ar&RGS.

6. NEW York, April 2s.-Stocks quiet and
nsu' Gold firm at l7s Money firm at l. l6
W, l-l6 and interest. Flour quiet and steady.
"heat firm. Corn frm
d. BALTIMORE, April 23.-Va. skies, old, 81;
w. consolidated, 53a. West Va. skies ia bid
wI yy; Cotton quiet and steady; low middings
,WTaiSt. + lour frmer and prices unchanged.
" neat quiet and steady. Corn steady; white
southern 67a6S; yellow do. &c; mixed West,
v IT. TO- on spot. Oats quiet; Southern 5Oa54;
mestern mixed Haas; do. white 5Oa52. Rye
qa!et and unchanged. Hay unchanged. Pro
''''ons strong with an advancing tendency.
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New York, April 2t.-Thc manufacturing
city Of Joachimsthal, in the mountains Of b.
hcma, was destroyed by fire on the 81 Of March.
Out Of $50 houses in the city, 40 were c1m-
pIctely burned and 5000 persons were rendered
housclc>s The magnificent church, founded
in the days of he reformation, fell prey to
the flames as did also valuable paintings by
Lucas, Cranach and Albert Durer.
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EEaligrantS.

New York, April 24-It is stated that
over two hundred emigrants arrived here yes,
terday, who had been promised by agents III
London that they would he given work i'm
mcdiatcly on arrival but they found the promise
entirely false Out Of some 5000 emlgrants
who have arrived here since last Friday about
1000 are unprovided with means having. spent
all their money to get here on representations
that they would be employed upon landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
Excitement in Madrid.

LONDON, April PA special dispatch from
rary retirement of President Hgueras and the
appointment by the government Of Senior II I.
Margall to administer the duties Of the cxecu-
tive Office has caused intense excitement in
Madrid. A rising of the population Is imml-
nent
LONDON, April a. "A dispatch from Mad
rid to-day says the city is quleter anu there arc
less apprehen>ions of an outbreak.
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Extensive Fire.

FoRT ScoTT, KAs., April 23--midnight. :
A terrific fire has broken out on Market street
in the central business portion of the city.
Many buildings are already in flames and 1t is
impossible to tell where the confagration will
end Great CONSERVATION prevails, as there
seems no way to prevent the destruction of Il
large norton of the business part OF the city.
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Cntanre1ati0nasiSiS.

CHICAGO April "A The Fifth Tricnnial
Convention of Congregationalisls Of The North
west concluded its session here last evening.
Directors and visitors for the ensuing three
years were elected \ resolution expressing
the desire that the directors of the Western
Education Society decline to aid into the min
stry any young men who uses tobacco or
opium or are connected with any secret oath
bound society was adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
The EPSON Meeting.

LONDON, April 24.-1he EPSON Spring
meeting was brought to close Yesterday
Morungton won the randMetropolltlon stakes,
Dutch Skater, last years winner second, ana
lillian good third. The race was a handl,
can, twenty-five sovereIgns each, two hundred
added Twelve horses started.
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nv +. A. k nrlY.

[Roal Estate Agent and Auctionecr.l
TXECUTORS SALE OF a VALUABL
IL HOUSE AND LOT IN ALENAN fI=:==:a
1873, ON THE PREM LSES, ll3 ORDNOI>U
STREET-THAT DESIRABLE B RI & X
DWELLING AND LOT LATELY THE
RESIDENCE OF MRS. LUCY l.. TURN EK,
DECEASED.-Th lot fronts on Oronoco street
l27 feet with depth OF 100 feet; well improved
one OF the most desirable in the city contains Ii
rooms, including kitchen and storerom.
Terms Onc-third cash, and the residue in
twelve, eighteen and twcnty-iour months, with
interest from date of sale; notes secured by dec!
of trust Taxes for 1873 and cost OF conveyance
ing to be paid by the purchaser.
ed scots G. F. LEE, Jr., Executor.
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,NnOffi or Victim

PROVIDENCE, April 3-t--1'hcrc is reason to
fear that Calm G.. Mcpherson, Of Brook yne
persisted in the disaster at Richmond Switch
He was expected to attend the conference Of
the Latter Day Saints and left home, but did
not arrive here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

DELEGATES TO TIE EPISCOPAL COUNCIL. =
Tue Vestry of Christ Church have elected W..
y. Cazcuoye, delegate, and W. G. Yeatop,,
al!esrna'e, to the State Episcopal Council which
T'Il assemble in Winchester on the 10th prox.
ine delegate FROM St. Paul's Church is Maj.
' ION W. Green, and the alternate Gen. NJ. d.
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The New EprSny FaiirDaSs.

TRENToN, April 24-Ihc New Jersey Rail.
road Company recently organized under the
general law for a road from Delaware to Ilud-
son, are actively preparing for the prosecution
of the work: commencing at Wavcry, surbmrbs
of New York, and working southcry. The
company claims that it will be the first road
built across the State under the general law.
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Sa;zura Of Rolling stock.

ALBANY, n. =, April 24.-Uulted States
Collector Bailey has seized twcnty-three loco
motives and thirty-eight passenger and three
baggage cars belonging to the New York Gen.
trail and Hudson River Railroad Company to1
non-paymcnt of taxes.
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ro,,,,,,;,ted for Murder.

BosroN, April 24-Mark Boothby, wht
shot and killed his wife, in Edgcwood yester'
day, has delivered himself up TO the au'horl
ties and been committed for murder
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Suicide.

LONDON, April 24-The repoort, winch was
wars had committed snc de proves to have
hrco o we'll founded, His body was found thl'
morning in the river Cam.
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6rouSOIiI afjOls OF Cables.

LONDON, April 24.-At an unofficial meeting
of shareholders Of the Atlantic Gable Company
resolution was adopted in favor OF the con-
solidation of the companies and the anna! CANA
ton Of all cable interests
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24
CONTEMPLATED Strike.

New YORK, "a "A Reading, Pa, dispatch
saws ten thousand iron workers OF that place
are preparing tor strike for increased wages
and decreased hours of work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

TIE GOLDEN WEDDING, last night, at the
residence of our esteemed friend and fellow
citizen, Il. FL. Miller, was one of what may be
called the historical incidents Of Alexandria.
No lovclier or more interesting sight was ever
witnessed than the reunion of the children,
grandchildren and relations of the heads OF the
faulty, who received the hearty congratulations
OF all who were present. There was not heart
which was not touched by the scene. There
were most interesting portions OF what occurred
during the celebration, which we hope yet to
record. When we looked at W bat was before
Us, VIC remembered, and joined 10, the plous
aspiration" Mercifully grant that we may
grow aged together"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

AppolNTlENr-It is understood that Mr..
John K. Wood, who, for long time past, has
been the skillful pilot of the ferry boat City OF
Washington, has been appointed Captain OF
the Wawaset, and will take command of that
steamer on the lst proximo. MIR. Wood has
been in the employ Of the Potomac Ferry Go.
for many years, and by his geutlcmauy bcha,
sor and thorough efficiency in the discharge OF
his duties, has won the esteem aud confidence
of his EN- ployers and the good wishes OF the
travelling public, and the company rccogul-
ton of his worth by the appointment just con,
ferred upon him, is received with general sat
isfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

THE FISHERY Since yesterday s report the
receipts at Fishtown have been 10000 herring
which sold at from $5A to $64 per thousand
and 20, 600 shad which brought from $94 to
$ll per hundred. Rock and perch continue
scarce and sell at high rates. The larges,
cargo of the season arrived this morning. 1t
came from Stump Neck and contained 5000
herring
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For Vienna.

LONDON, April 24.-The PrneH "1 " are h
will leave London tonight tor vienna 70 r Ss
present. at the opening Of the International TX
position on the lst of May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

FASHIONABLE WEDDING.--P who
arrived this morning on the train from Lynch
burg bring news of the marriage, at St: Pauls
Church. in that city, at 9p. u. last night OF
Gen. j. G. Meem, jr., to Miss Amelia Halsey'
daughter of Seth Halsey, esq, and that the
ceremony was performed 10 the presence OF
the youth, beauty and fashion of the City OF
the Hills
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.4UCTIOT Stiles.
RyL. ID. Harrison. Anctioneer.

GALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
y FURNlTURE-Wil be sold on FRI
DAY, April 25th, at the corner Of Queen and
Pitt streets, the residence Of John T Boyd, at
ten o'clock a. NJ, the HOUSEHOLD and
KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting of Bed
stesds, Chairs Tables, Csrpcting, Oil Cloth,
Pictures one superior Grover Il Baker end one
No. Wilcox and Gibbs Sewing Machines,
Mattresses, Glassware, Crockery, &c. SHE pos
tive and without reserve. mp % "
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P. S.-The cattle driver employed by MIR
Holland is not one of the captive Modoc Indians
just released in Washington, although bearing E
remarkable likeness to the Modoc chief. [24-2
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HE AsrnSitl CNa7S IriD.

ST.. Louis, April 24.-Presilcnt Grant ard
family left here this morning for Denver. They
will stop over at Kansas City tonight and the
President will hold reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

oAALLpoX-Auother new case of smallpox
WAS reported this morning. child of Frank
H W colored, living on Gibbon street between
y. " aS!linston and Columbus The case from
W. .nc nSiilng shore that was sent to the hospl-
!; ;a Two or three days ago, died there yesterday
1t Is said from pneumonia.
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He will slaughter portion of them in time
for market on Saturday, and is determined that
no caro- or cost shall be spared to keep the posi-
ton at the HEAD OF THE MARKET, which
is now accorded to him by the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

R.t~A meeting OF the Ward SupcrintendcEts
of the Conservative party will be held at the
office Of the City Sergeant on Friday evening,
the 18th instant, nj s clock.
np 23.3t JNo. B. SMOOT, County Sup't
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Strike.

LONDON, April 24.-Tweuty thousand Goa
miners in Leiccstcrslirc have struck work.
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CLERK OF THE GAS Works. I'm
ucF"ood, Corse, Eichberg, and Henderson, the
.ny Council Committee on Light, met at noon
;;o-uay, and unanimously elected Geo. Bryan,
it, clerk OF the Gas Works, to fill the uuexpir-
Gu term Of his late father.
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He has also bought one hundred and sixty
Western Hogs, the primest Of the prime.
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Nominations.

TRENTON, N. j., April 24.--Thc extra Sos
sion OF the Senate met this morning to &c! on
nominations
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Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BOOTS AND SHOES.
We have just receiveds fresh supply of Gents
extra fine hand-sewod Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
of every description, which we unhesitatingly
recommend to be the very best on sale in the city.
ap8 w. b. WADDEY, "A King st.
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Illness Of The Sultan,
LOCAL EsEsEyITEES.

LONDON, April 24-Rumors come from
Coustaninople that the Sultan is seriously ILL.,.
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His new stock of tho finest of Rolled Beef will
be ready on Saturday.
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Always the Best!
(THIs IS HOLLANDS MoTTO.

HOLLAND has just bought the finest lot of
Beef and Mutton that could be selected among
all the Cattle or Sheep driven to market in this
ncighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

U. s. DISTRICT Court. The May term of
IN, u. U. 5. District Court, fog Virginia, Judge
!, underwood to preside, will commence the first
To-day 10 Norfolk. Some of the jurors to
serve Tor the term will be summoned irom this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-24

PARALYSIS Mrs Cloud, wife of Mr.. James
Cloud. OF this place, was stricken with partial
paralysis on last Saturday nght-the whole of
her right side being affected. We are glad to
hear she is recovering from the atlliction.--
Clnrkr Courier
The many friends Of Mrs Cloud 10 this place
and in Fairfax, will be panied to hear Of her
attack but pleased to hear that she is recover
ing from ii.
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A Monument

AS big as the grand Pyramid might be built of
the teeth that have been ruined by neglect.
Shall this thing go in face of the great fact that
SOZODONT is a certain preservative of dental
decay? sd 2l-eolW
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Ladies'. Misses and Children's Boots
Shoes and Slippers.

dies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Spring and Summer, EN-
bracing all of the latest styl which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock. We
solicit purchasers to call and examine for them,
selves, as they will be sold al low prices.
ND S w. 3. WADDEY, "A King st.
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsuIHGTnN Anril u | | Il. m

WASHINGTON, April n, l. u. "a.
HobrJiliies. The barometer fall during the
rest of Thursday over the Lake region and es-
pccay over Lake Huron with cloudy weather
and light local SHOWS. For New England and
the Middle States rising temperature and light
to fresh winds. For the Middle and South
Atlantic States and westward to the Mis>issip-
pi, northwest winds partly cloudy and clearing
weather. For the Western Gulf States north
crly winds and cloudy weather. followed by
cas'criy winds Thursday night. For the Upper
Lakes and the Northwest falling barometer,
rslng temperature and diminishing winds.
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DOTOMAC LANDS FOR SALE.
1
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
REA l. ESTATE

-
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.
The undersigned. commissioners, appointed
under decree Of the County Court oi King
George cousty, entered 1T the March term there
of, 1873, in the chanccry cause of Hooe j. BIO 1t
ais. vs.. Grymes, admir- ct ais, will offer for
sale ut public auction, in front of the Court
House of King George CO., on TIL RSDAI,
May lst, 1873, that being Court day, TWO Of
the most desirable TRACTS OF LAM offered
for sale in this county since the war-thc one
BELLE VIEW"
Fair haven contains l3T acres Of land, is well
wooded and watercd and is located Immediately
on the banks Of the Potomac river, about one
mile from Matthias Point wharf, and seventy
miles below Washington city. The soil is good,
and admirably adapted TO the production Of
fruits, vegetables, sc. Buildings on Fair ila-
ven ordinary and water good and abundant.
Belle View contains about 6ol acres oi lan!,
all level, we'll wooded, and with an abundance
of water. 1t is located Immediately on the banks
of the Potomac, and adjoins Fair Haven. Belle
View is Immediately opposite the terminus OF
the Baltimore ard Potomac Railroad, and Is
consequently of easy access to Baltimore, n lex
andria and Washington. There is on the + ace
a small, but new and neat d w ELLlNd Gsa5
HOUSE and all necessary out buidlh g, .ksdl-
situated within thirty feet Of the bank .! the
river. The water view from the house is one of
tho finest on the river. The soil is kind and well
adapted to the production of fruits and vcgcta-
bles Both or either of these places can be pur-
chased ut great sacrifice.
Terms: Three hundred and fifty dollars cash;
the residue in one two and three years; or all
cash, ut the option Of the purchaser.
For further information apply to the Commis
sioners, JULlUS >. MASON,
Comorn Postotce, Virginia, or
4. b. LEWIS,
Oak Grove PoStoiicc, Virginia.
King George county, NH A-eots
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FOR SALE.
LEE TIL, TIL PEESTDR DDTTRJE RRIrk

E#; The THREE-STOKY DOUBLE BRICK
DWELLING, No. IS north Fairfax street, now
occupied by Rev. j. ID. Mitchell. Parties wish
ing to view the premises will please call upon
the undersigned, at No. 1913 Prince st. Tn" lot
is nearly 100 feet on Fairfax street, and the
house front is nearly 50 feet. 1t will be sold very
low for cash. If net sold ut private sale before
the 18th DAY OF APRIL, instant, It will he
offered at public sale on that day, on the PR M
Uses, at twelve o'clock IN.
no 7-eots ANDREW JAMESON.
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CORPORATION CoURT.-Juelge E. ~ Loce
1residing-Jno A. Field, appointed judge OF
election, % Ward in place of f. G. Swaine,
resigned.
j. r. Nicklin, appointed registrar, 4th Ward
in place Of Jno johnson, resigned.
Gould T. Wlkeuiug vs.. Swausbury; 10 case;
account certified; office judgment set aside and
case remanded to rules.
Hall & Hume vs. Daniel Plcil; III case mo-
ton for new trial overrulcd aud Judgment
against defendant.
Clark vs. Ioeinstein; justices attachment;
motion for new trail overruled aud attachment
abated
Widmeycr vs.. llocinstelp;. justices attach,
Beudheim vs.. same; justices attachment, and
Clark surviving VS.. same; justices attachment,
attachments abated.
Adjourned till court in course.
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LOCAL NEWS.

FAIRFAX AND GEORGETOWN TURNPIKE
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Fairfax and Georgetown Turnpike Company,
Virginia.
The President, Allan Pearce esq, called the
meeting to order, and the Secretary, WIN. H.
Daniel, esq.,, reported that quorum, POS votes,
of the stock, was present or represented.
The minutes of the last annual meeting were
read and approved. :.
The President then reported that since the
last meeting of the stockholders, the road had
hrrn opened from the Aqueduct Bridge at
Georgetown to Falls Church, aud that in some
nlaccS it was in good repair, but that consid-
nar,blr amount of work would have to be done
IN the way of bridges, grading, &C., before the
conditiou of the road could be called satistac-
tory that as soon as the preliminary arrange
mrnts could be made, the work would be push
rJ as vigorously as possible, this summer; that
the directors have received the assurance of
necnniary assistance from the District of Coum-
tia, either by subscription, appropriation or
otherwise, and that altogether the condition of
affairs was such as to promise speedy compile
ton Of the work already begun.
In view of the latcness the hour, and inclem-
cncy of the weather, the reports OF the Secretary
and Treasurer WcTc IclClIeO w Iuc ueAG meeG7
ing of the Directors.
On motion the meeting then proceeded to
ballot for officers for the ensuing year, with the
following result
For President-R. A. Phillips, l04 votes !;
Isaac Crossman, lOl. Mr. Phillips was de-
cllrcd elected.
The following Directors were unanimously
elected II. W. Widdicombe, George OFT
Wunder, Allan Pearce, Isaac Crossman, NJ. D.
Ball, T. NJ. Brush aad j. G. DcPutron.
Mr.. Phillips was conducted to the chair, and
thanked the meeting for the honor conferred
upon him, and pledged himself to use his con-
slant efforts to make the road first class turn
pike, and one that would be a credit to this
section of the country.
The question of narrow gauge railroad over
the turnpike was taken up, and was referred,
together with all other unfinished business, to
the Board of Directors, and it was ordered that
the Directors hold their next meeting on Fri
day, I'd proxmo, at the residence OF George
OFT Wunder.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
Iii. Al