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REVISED CODE

q tns state as amended. together with the add-
IE5Se tne publication Of the last code it being the
tSn SoI1on q Laws prepared by me- in obedience Ia
s LsWs Of Delaware and approved BY the LeFisatnTe
o, tnii state at the late Session. Provisions to
S eSt me L expenses Of its publication having been
!adopsed g Dover. February 18th, 1878. The print
ng inng OF tal9 code as amended must conform To- the
Soue ~ 1ooz with the anne dments placed in brack-
esS; Ihe additional Acts may be printed In small
jy1o-4w secratar1 a ~ ~ Sn; S.at.
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3MbItE SaIes.
27AcREs
AT PUBLIC SALE.

The underlined will sell at Public Sale, over
EAird Street Bridge, within the city limits. on the
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for Sale aud :8ur Ben.

TWO HORSES for sale low. an tho
farm OF Henry Kane, within q half H.
niie q 1I garretts enuff Mills Christianq ~ \
hundred, Del. je13-dtf .AE0-
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CHECKS

0HECKSl
On Banks in Philadelphia. New. York, Boston, Bal
dmOre, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Washi lgton
will be credited on receipt from customers At par.
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A 7 A MEETING OFOORPORAToRs of ''clay-
~ ton" Loan Association, the undersigned was
authorized to open book for subscription of stock
It y proposed 70 run this loan on the new plan,
namely; to give to the borrower, the whole amount
Of the loan and TO collect the premium with dues
and Interest. 1t Is also proposed to have weekly
payments.
jei2-tf NIL. LICHTENsTEIN.
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AuttfEs.

tTm4ye9 from pasture. in New Castle y.
MARE RERYM4glFeqs MlFf.qRs a I heavy b1ilt Light Bay
long on the forehead and sore WitbssTTs a. HeH a H-l
viii be paid for her return oF infor
---'-O' . I 'i,es WIN leag g her recovery. by
;v1a- a. -, THE JOHN q. BAKER en-
H4a-St ,i I03 e, Fffths st., Wilmineton ~ Ri
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NoTIeE.

NOTICE. l57--- --7i777 ~ y
special meeting Of the Young Mems Loan A.
sSa Wi be held; on TUESDAY EVENING"
et stsst a. l1i.. Nv. at tne usual place. No. l0I Mar.
ents M 70 the by-leys, The fourth annual Sepor VII
O9 Isaaqy Tor distribution at the time WI
JyA-tm 7, q, YOIJNG Sso,v
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ONLY one trial will convince Smokers Of the
"a, good Qualities Of HAYES Havana Cigars. He
sun intend; to take the lead in furnishing fae is
gars. Wholesale and Retail Depot I'd and French
--.-e-o. may3-TSm
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PROPOSALS.
FOR
PRINTING THE REVISED CODE as AMEND.
ED. &c.
STATE OF DELAWARE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

proposals vii! be received by the undersigned for
ccniss ssltching and delivering three thousand
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kOR SALE.-Second- land M MELODEONs. Mt OIL
a. most your own prices. at the Music Rooms. No.
jel4-df JAMES NJ rrEArArrp
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FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST
Per annum allowed on deposits. payable on de-
mand.
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TEAoMEAs ExAMINArIoM.

teachers in the Public Schools Of this city will com
mence, in School Houee No, l, on French street. at
y, m, July 18th, ard continue two dnys
jylO-6t D. W. HARLAN Supt Of Schools.
NOTICE.= The Semi Annual Session of the Grand
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias Of DelaWare. viii be
neld IN the Hall of Star Of Bethelehem Lodge, No.
a1 II, AZ SMYRNA, on Wednesday, July l6. 1873 at
jy7-tyi6 a 1'as JAS. P. HAYES.
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70 THE DEMOCRATIC CITIZENS

WLHH UEMOUKATIO CITIZENS n
Meeting Of the DEMOCRAT TITO Voters oftbs
Stsy ~ 2! will be held Ut the rooms ofshs
e - e Sq5 No. 2lL Market street. On TUES
hHA4 h1Ah.4 EVENING next, the 18th inst, at oSeIocI
Ior tue purpose Of Organizing TOR the citv caSnst'
good attendance is isIeQuested '@---p'isH
A...,.. n A. JESSE SHARPE, Chairman.
eNeee9t ~. % AAC4hIIhEn 6ec.Y ~. ip11.At
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. n CULLEUTIONS
0tDividends, Notes. Interest Drafts, &C., made with
iespatch, and accounted for the day payment is
eeiVed.
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TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE.
CITY AND SCHOOL TAxEs rop ,0-.

h, The undersigned, Receivers of Tovo, g.. a.
Wy Clty q Wilmingtont will be at the civ Hail on
Is slSer o tne nTst day Of July. 1873 between ~
sLLSsrnoen' for the purpose Of receiving Taxes.
SsSS ~ gnd 81 nTe per cent is made on ali taxes
No ~ ~ Wy; Az paid in August aud up TO the clos
S 5S Paa ~ snd after that date Ave per esut viii
ALEX xANDER CHANDLER
WILLIAM 9TTLLEY.
SSS-S'n r4 ft hec0iVora af T3x.o
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
CONNECTIONS

Gxed periods.
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The New York H9ald's Commissioner has
been looking at the 'scums7 OF Philadelphia, and
writes as follows to that paper of Monday;
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P.S.-The buildings on the property could not be
erected for less than six or eight thousand donrs
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-15

Alderny COW, three years Old fresh Msr6IS IL,
IsIS for sale cheap Enquire of E. W Lewis. at tn
Black Horse Stable, Front street. Milm iii y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
The yVawasct Disaster.
yes

The officials charged by the Treasuly De-
partment to investigate the cause OIL the recent
burning Of the Wawaset and the loss OF HE
thereon, continued their session 90 Saturday.
Capt. Wood was re-eXamne and testified that
the only officer of the Wawaset engagcdln trad
ing was the epgircer John FL. Wise testified
that he was talking to the engineer, close 10
the engine room. when man rushed out oil
the hold saying the whole place Is on fire. .
lie had Just got c gar at the bar with the
pinccr ; the bar is but five feet from the engine
room saw no officer on board but Capt.
Wood after the fire got Roadway; he jumped
over at the flag pole and saved hiuscli. Nancy
Baylcr, colorcd passenger, testified that she
made her way 10 the whuelhouse. and hung on
by an iron rod unit! the flames drove her off
iuto the water, where she saved herself by
clingiDg to man until she felt her toes touch
bottom. Miss Kate Mcpherson testified that
the y;lwl boat had been lowered to put herself
and Miss Marbury ashore at Chatterton, but
negro men filled it, and one white woman hung
to the rope of the boat, but when the boat ic
she was drowned clerk Wheeler attempted
to come aft over the whcclhouse, but was
driven back by the smoke and flames saw no
one but Wheeler attempt to assist the ladies'
j. 3. North, passenger, thought that every
thug was done that could be done to save lie;
he was going down to the bar to get his UNI
brella when the fire broke out !; could easily
have gotten life preserver, but did not care
for one jumped overheard aud swan ashore
No other witnesses being 10 attendf nee, the
board adjourned un';l Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

On the 10Th of June, in Forest CITY, rk., nj
the residence of the brides MOTH by Th'mas
w, Ycarz!ey, esq, Mr. HENRY FRIED
LANDER to Miss EMMA LEBkECllT,
formerly Of Alexandria. 1t was our pleasure /"
be among the chosen ones on tho above occasion.
AT the appointed hour the BRIDE and groom
made their appearance before Squire lerZicy,
who performed the marriage rites in Il most
pleasing and commrndabic manner. Alter the
ceremony, every one rushed /" consratu ut" tn"
bride, and although her first appearances in that
role, she came out first best. Mr.. FEedlandcr
seemed to be the happicst of men and we'll h"
may be, as he has cspLured one oi our airest ana
sweetest girls. 1t Was soon ANNOUNCED that sap
per was waiting and 70 the table The guests went,
and which Mrs. Engebreeht hai load ID wan
the luxuries Of the season, reminding u. "f me
days 20 After supper dancing comnrhrr4'
VIII CHI lasted until late in the evening Every
body enjoyed the hospitality, and sever; 'l S"G
city fathers bore evidence of being ''phunny' Il
you can call it by that name. The br AND
groom have our best wishes for many c"urtc>''
extended US. Mrs. Englebrecht will long be re-
mcmbcred by the guests for her attentions II
well MS for hospitality sbown.-L Ark. paper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
Railroad Disaster.

Accounts of collision on the Chicago and
Alton Railroad on Saturday night have been
received 4 passenger train and a freight train,
the former running at the rate OF thirty miles
an hour aud the latter at the rate OF twenty
miles an hour, came crashing together without
a warning signal being given, and unlmpcded
by any attempt to reverse the engines or put
down the brakes When two trains come to-
gethcr with such tremendous momentum there
can be but one rcsult-a fearful wrcck-l1
Which king and woundng aud nangng and
scaldpg human beings give horror to the scene.
Eleven persons were killed outright, and many
more received Injuries which must prove fatal
Among the killed is John Mitzler, an engineer
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The con-
ductor of the freight train was in fault, and IS
supposud to have lun away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
NEWS OF THE ID Y.
"7o sho,o the very age and body Of the Times"

A dispatch from Saratoga, Ontario, says :
A man named Scott, a school teacher, arrived
here from Detroit Friday and went to his faith
err house, five miles from here, where he met
his wife aud child. They started Saturday
morning for Mrs. SCOTS fathers place. This
morning 4 man passing the woods near oy
heard child crying, and on searching he
found the father and mother quite dead with
their threats cut. 1t is supposed Scott cut his
wiE.'s throat and then his own. No motive
can be assigned for committing the horrible
deed.
Last week co'ored man named Charles
Tall,crt, while suffering under excitement at
tempted to fly away from the second story OF
house, corner OF Grace and High streets
Gaorcetown Instead of going up, as he eX
pectcd, he came down with lightning rarldIty
and the sudden hating on the pavement serl
ously injured him.
DR.. Charles \. Leas, w. Jackson Phelps
and JOS. q. johnson have submitted PROPOSE
ton to the Directors Of the Baltimore City
Passenger Railway Company, offering to least
the entire line at an advance of three per cent
per anuum over the ordinary dividends OF tho
Company.
Governor Leslie has offered reward Q
$500 each, for the apprehension of the mel
who were cngogcd in the murder Of Lewis
Wilson, cclored, on the plantation OF Mrs
Mason Brown, Owen county, ky.
The weekly statement Of the Now YORK
banks issued On Saturday, is again uufavor
able, shaving net loss III the legal reserve o
#$,O7I $50 siucc this day week. Money, how
ever, continues clsy.
The Republican, published at Milwaukee
Senator Carpenters home intimates that The
New York Tribune and the Chicago Times vii
b. held responsible for recent publications con
ccrnlng the Senator'S private character.
The damage done by the recent heavy rains
to the Annapolis and EIkridge Railroad ha:
been thoroughly repaired trains will rur
regularly Us heretofore, beginning this morn
Ing.
The first bale of this years cotton received
at ST. Louis was sold at auction, on Saturday
at seventy ccnts per pound.
Bishop James, of the NJ. E. Church, is seri.
cusly i'll at his New Jersey residence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
I)I Il.

In this city, this morning, JOHN E r.,
SHlLL, in the sd year OF his age. G@'~ Inc ~
neral will take place tomorrow evening, II. >
o clock, from his late residence, on King aIFoc'
near Water.
August nth. 1873, ANN MCCARTHY, Iausi'I1
ter of the late Dennis i. Blackjack, IN the Z''
year of her age Gss- The tuner" wlI t.kr pl ,n
This (Mondayj afternoon at O'clock, ron Inc
residence of +. 5. Blackjack, Water 81. n"'u-
more and Petersb burg paper. please copy.
sudde3y in LsGsDuF s,t hS1'I9p h iH 10 1SS oh
,' w oul ne Snr ,a" Mrs. MARY A. FUkLUNG,
consort of Mr.. John Furlong, of this city.
At The residence Of Mr.. james Walker, on
Queen street, between Fairfax and Water, Mt !
Gc,ock Saturday, CORA CLOUD kELL.
duugit ,r of Annie &. and the late Isaac Keel
aged 23 months
Al the Warren Green Hotel, Warrcnt"n, on
the lIth instant, JOHN w. SEMMtS, Jr, son
Of Mr. ald Mrs John w. Semmes, "i WASH
ington, d. c., in the 9Th year Of his age.
Near The Thoroughfare, August 9th, GATH
AKIN + HENSON, wife Of George W. uehs"n'
in her Goth year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, AUGUST Is. =
SUN RosE.... 5.IS NOON Rl>ES."...... u -
sun SETS. . 10
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, lnercharils:
to Wheat. Reports passing, but few Vessel.
in the river. and those generally small.
Schr Nabob Norfolk, shingles, to Smo"t X
Perry.
Schr Forward, Havre-dc-Gr, cosl :" II
Mehaltry j. Go.
Schr Whil!,lcn, Phil;,l"lphis, r'ai 70 "
\ SmoOt.
Schr Marcia Reynolds, Windsor, n. s., i'las-
ter to w A Smout.
Schrs Matthew kcnncy AID Zcta Psi Boston,
to John p Agncw.
SAILED.
Steamer Georgcanna, Baltimore, by llo"e X
Johnston.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk By + A
Reed.
MEMORANDA.
The Philadelphia steamers due here hay" not
arrived on account OF a break in the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal
Schr LconesSa sailed from Windsor, \. B., Tor
this port with plaster for W a Smout 18th.
Schr T J Traitor sailed from Windsor, y. ;,
for this bort, with plaster for w \ Sm"ot, 4th
Schr } Ward, hence, 81 New York 10Th.
Schr Anna VI Dickinson sailed from prorI-
dence for this port 18th.
Schr Jesse w knlgnt sailed from PawLucAct
for this port 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

The rain storm that visited this city yestcr,
day does not appear, from accounts received
to-day, to have extended any considerable dis
lance, and the damage done seems to have
been confined to this city and its immediate
vicinity. Persons who came up the river OF
the steamer Columbia, which reached here last
night report very little rain until near here,
while reports iiom along the lines Of the W.
G., Y. NJ. & G. S., w. & 0. and A. Il L.
Railroads indicate that the storm extended but
a comparatively short distance in either dlrec'
ton and was not violent except within limited
circuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

The Washington Star says: Secretary Bclk,
nap has obtained large number of manuscript
letters and orders of General Washington
among them his general order book, in which
all orders are written in his own hand. One OF
these orders gives details for the fertilization Of
West Point, including the names Of the men
employed on the work, and another is 10 refer
ence to profanity in the G"my, expressing his
disapprobation of it in strong language. The
Secretary will have these papers and orders
prepared for proper publication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
The Political Sanissaign.

1t being understood that Col. Robert W.
Hughes, Mr.. platt, and Mr.. Chandler will ad
dress the people Of Fauquier and the surround
country on Monday next, the 18th OF the pre-.
sent month, at Walrcnton, we are authorized
to state that Gen. James j.. Kempcr, Col.
Robert i Withcrs, and perhaps other Conscr-
vative speakers, will be present, and if agreea-
bile to Col. Hug hes and his friends, whose ap.
poiutuent it is will be pleased to assist in the
entertainment of the audience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

1t is very evident that the ''pecp Iar'' friends
of the Administration are not ANXIOUS, to say
the least of it, to repress the movement in IA
vor of the third term" The Washington
Republican givesa sign. 1t says:-'lt Is wor,
thy of notice that in the discussion now pro-
crossing regarding the third term question the
popularity of President Grant and his hold
upon the friendship of the masses is not dis
puted even by the most pronounced enemies Of
the Administration. Aud it is further fact
that the discussion has not weakened his pop
ularity. The people in their own good way
will settle the question, &C. This shows how
the wind blows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

LEONARD Scorr & Co., New York have re-
published the July number of the Westmins-
ter Review. Contents: Public and Private
Schools; the Chanson dc Roland; an early
French economist Mr.. Lewis Juvenal; Emi-
grafton and the Coolie trade in China; Bish-
OPS in the House of Lords; life of George
Grote; France and its government; Contemp-
crazy Literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

Notwithstanding the denias made in New
York and at Washington, concerning reported
Custom House frauds, the New York Express
says it is informed, on good authority, that a
list Of names Of inspectors against whom grave
charges have been made has been forwarded to
Washington, to be acted on by the authorities
there, though the number may have been ex
aggcrated in many of the reports set afioat in
regard to the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

The Maryland Republican Upper Marlboro
Prince Georges Co., intimates that 1.-THE con-
structon of the Southern Maryland railroad is
to be suspended, growing out of the failr-c on
the part Of the company to negotiate their
bonds The Republican, however, does not
assert this positively as fact, but says it has
every reason to believe that the Information is
of the most reliable character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

The Arlington Virgiuian says In a bust
ness letter from friend at Shreveport, La, he
Informs us that the people Of West Louisiana
are exceedingly anxious to be annexed to Texas,
now that their interests are identical by the
completion of the Texas & Pacific Railroad
from Shreveport to Dallas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

At Tucson, Arizona, on the 9th of August,
P. dro Negras and wife, pawn-brokers, were
murdered. Six mcn were arrested on suspl-
ciou. One of them confessed, duplicating two
others. They we're compelled to tell where the
plumber was concealed -Four Of the murderers.
were hanged by a mob on scatfoId erected
near the jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

VIM. NJ. Meredith, one Of the most distiu-
guished lawyers of Philadelphia, died in that
city yesterday, aged scveuty-seven. lie was
President of the Pennsylvania Constitutional
Convention, now in session iu Philadelphia, and
he also presided over the Constitutional Con
vention of 1888. Duling President Taylor $
administration, Mr.. Meredith was Secretly Of
the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

According to statement made by the Wash
ington correspondent of the Boston Post Sec
rotary Belknap will assign colored graduates
of West Point, exclusively to commands in
white regiments. The Secretary explains that
the law leaves no option; ho is required to
officer colorcd regiments with white men, and,
therefore. he must assign colored West Point
ers to duty in white regiments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
CITY.

1t is stated by a Sauntou paper that Capt
w. S. Lurty has been appointed by President
Graut to the oficc Of United States district at
torpcy for the western district of Virginia, to
fill the vacancy occasioucd by the resignation
of Col Robert W. Hughes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

According to the Buffalo Commercial Advcr-
tiser there was made on Wednesday over the
New York Central and Hudson River road the
largest shipment Olive stock ever made IN
single day over any railroad in the world, the
number filling 255 cars. The estimated value
of the days work is S3222, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

Arrangements have been made for grand
Conservative mass meeting in Richmond on
Friday, the 22d inst, in the evening. Gen.
kcmper, Col. Withers and Hon. I. Daniel,
and other distinguished gentlemen, are ex-
peeted to address the people, among them Il.
NJ. T. Hunter, Judge Robinson, a. II. FL.
Smart. and John Letcber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

One hundred of the Mennonltes, who have
exiled themselves from Russia rather than sub
NIT to military service and adapt themselves to
Russian manners and customs, arrived IN New
York on Friday, and started for Kansas on
Saturday, where they will settle. There are
between forty and fifty thousand Of this sect III
Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

The journals OF Rome mention the death OF
Rinallo Rinaldi, the last pupil Of Canova. lie
was born at Padua in 1893, and executed his
first statue when ouly fourteen years OF aye. 1t
was figure representing St. Anthony, and is
now in the Church Of Arcella, near the latter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

GEN ANDREW JAcKsoN.-It is not gcnor-
ally known that among the many other utter
esting incidents in the life of President Andrew
Jackson he was twice married to the same wo-
man, former Mrs Rachel Richards, daughter
of Mrs. Doneson, the widow Of Col. John
Donelson, an emigraut from Virginia to Ten
nessce. On account Of the dissolute habits OF
her husband, Captain Richards, application was
made to the Legislature Of Virginia for a di.
vorcc, aud soon after Intelligence was received
that the petition had been granted Surprising
that She was freed from the marital relations,
Mrs Robards and General Jackson were mar
ricd in Natchcz in 1871. In December, 1893,
it was ascertaincd that proceedings in the Vlr.
gipia Legislature was simply an authorization
for suit for divorce to be entered 10 a Ken.
lucky Court and this suit had just been brought
to successful issue Much chagrlncd, but de-
tcrmincd to be honorable and correct, jackson,
on his return to Nashville in January, 1901,
took out license, and was again married. =
Washington Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

The New York Express says: The activity
in all branches apparently will continue for
some time as the business of the week has in a
measure been very satisfactory, especially IN
most Of the prominent stables.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

Treasurer Spinner has finally concluded, as
also has the German editor to whom he adj
dressed the letter, that resumption OF specie
payments is put off until ''thc balance of trade
shall be in our favor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18

HAIL STORM "A terrible hail storm visited
certain portions of Campbell county, on We'd,
nesday last, destroying the crops, and the hail
at Vandergrift's is represented as having been
several inches deep Thursday morning. 1t is
believed that serious damage has been done by
this storm, which cannot be ascertalned for
several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-18
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
MONDAY, AUGUST is, 1875

The Washington correspondent of the Bati-
more Sun says that the tug Mary Lewis has
regular employment in plying between Wash
ineton and the scene of the Wawaset disaster.
On the shore the graves Of the unrccognlzed
victims of the disaster now make a graveyard
of no inconsiderable dimensions, which has
been called Wawaset Cemetery. There are now
inferred there twenty.three bodies, all Of those
of colored persons. Besides these there are
number of bodies buried on the shores each side
of the river, some of them at distance Of nine
miles from the scene Of the disaster All these
bodies will be gathered and reinterred at the
Wawaset Cemetery, careful descriptive list
being taken and record made similar ina re-
spects to that kept at field hospitals by the
army officials during the late war.