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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-08-23

THE New York sporting men are be-
ginning to bet on the Graphic balloon
enterprise. Wagers are laid at two to
one that Wise will start, and even that,
in case he starts, he will safely reach the
other side. Among other applicants,
five women have signifed desire to
make the aerial voyage.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-08-23
MIR. FRANK BUcKLAND thus describe

MIR. FRANK BUCKLAND thus describes
in Land and Water his last curiosity
cit consists of an oyster, the shells OF
which are tightly clasped around the
neck of mouse. The head is inside
the shell, therefore l cannot examine it.
The oyster, which is pure native, was
probably lying in a larder with the
shells open, when the mouse put his
head in to eat the meat of the oyster,
and was Immediately nipped by it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-08-23

HEATED street discussion-"I don't
believe in spiritualism. I think this ::
If man goes to hell he can't come
back here; if he goes to heaven he
don't Want to.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-08-23

knew man and he lived in Jones
NhIch JoLes'is county of red hills and stones.
And he lived pretty muchly by getting of loans,
And his mules were hothing but skin and bones,
And his hogs were as fat as his corn-pones,
And hnl hnnt a thOusanI arres of land.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-08-23

And while she tripped lightly back
and forth about her household duties,
her mind was full of the underlined f,l-
ture. She could see herself, shadowy
and underlined as in mirror, moving
about bright little home where flowers
bloomed i'll the easements, and birds
sang, and clock licked, He is coming!
he is coming!'
One of these days. said Dorothy
to herself, as she put away the saucer of
peaches and little pitcher of thick
cream on a whitelyscourcd pantry shelf
-" one of these days! = -
she was thinking of the future. And
old Jonathan, smoking his pipe, was
living in the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

cost. and there was 90 one here who had such
MATERIAL and the city would have to get the
material abroad, and bring it here. The Com
mittee on Streets had been blamed without
reason when they were going right on doing
their duty. 1t had been said they spent % cts
to carry plank that only cost sl.25. Now the
fact was unless the plank had been sent for in
that way, the labor of dozen men would have
stopped, and the loss been many times rs cts.
He thought there was good deal Of nonsence
10 this matter Of advertising for the lowest
bidder. There seemed to be an Alderman
from the Third Ward. who had nothing to do
but to look after the Committee GU Streets. If
he would attend to his own business he would
be better employed.
The communication was referred to a confer
ence committee, who recommended that the
repairs be made at once, aud their report was
adopted.
The Board concurred in the action of the
Board Of Aldermen upon several bills without
debate, and having been Informed by the Pres
idcnt of the Board Of Aldermen OF the pas
sage by that Board of resolutions respecting
the death of j. c. Underwood, late member
Of that Board, the Common Council adjourned
till the next regular meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

ST.. LOUIS Dec. lO.-Further developments
regarding the murder of Richard Botticher by
Young Cronenbod yesterday are to the effect
that Botticher had seduced Miss Croneubold;
that their marriage was favored by Mrs Cron-
eubuId on this account, and that Young Crou-
eDbold murdered Botticher to avenge the wrong
done his sister. Butcher was thirty five
years old. He bad been employed by Mrs.
Croneubold as coachnau and man of all work
about the house, and it is alleged, won the
affections of Mss Cronenbold aud effected her
ruin last summer during the absence of young
Cronenbold 10 Europe. Miss Croneubold is
ouly l6 and her brother % years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
LOCAL NEWS.

MURDERoUs AssAULT-On Friday morning
last as the western bound freight train on the
G. & O. Railroad was passing the bridge at
Midway house in this place, about 100 clock,
some person threw rock at the conductor, Mr.
Geo. T. Patterson; but failed 10 hit him it,
however, struck the colored cook in the mouth,
and knocked out several of his teeth. The
conductor fired his pistol at the villain throwing
the missile, stopped his train and came to town
to make complaint. 1t is to be hoped that this
midnight, would-be assassin may yet be brought
to justice. Charlottesville Republican.
Since the above was first published the would
be assassin, James W. Craddock, formerly a
brakeman on the road, but discharged at the
instance of MIR. Patterson for drunkenness, has
been arrested, but gave security for his appear
ance at Charlottesville to-day for trial. Mr..
Patterson was formerly passenger conductor Oh
the a. 4 w. 4. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
The Markets..

New York, Dec. l0.-Stocks active. Gold
o. Flour firm and quiet, Wheat quiet and
firm Corn quiet and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 10. va. SKIES, consolidated,
500. West Vas, 10 bid to-day. Cotton dull;
low middlings l44al4!. Flour active and 10
good demand. Wheat strong aud steady; white
choice lS24lS5; fair to prime do. l60al75;
choice amber lS2alS5; good to prime red l7Oa
$50: common to fair do. l40ll65; Ohio and
Iudiaua los; Pennsylvania l55al6O; amber
Western l65. Corn stroug and active; white
Southern G0a70; yellow do. 70A72;; mixed West
ern 7Oa73 Oats hrmer; Southern 4Sa5l; West
ern mixed Haas; do white 4Sa5O. Rye 6rmer.
Hay unchanged. Provisions strong; want OF
stock restricts business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
LOCAL BREEITIES.

The chain gang, nine strong, were at work
cleaning King street to-day, and, with their
iron appendages, attracted considerable atten-
ton. The whole force was not out owing to
the continued want of balls and chains, and
when the supply of these, that has been sent
for, arrives, Captain Warnings command WILL
appear 10 imposing numbers. Oae OF those
out to-day, colored boy named Harry Garter
became mutiuous aud had to be locked up 10
the station house.
No canal boats have arrived here for the last
three days, and navigation on the Alexandra
canal may be said to have been virtually sus
pended for the winter, only, however, be-
cause there is no more business to be done.
Hands were engaged to-day iu putting in new
outlet lock- The Maryland Coal Company IS
still shipping coal from Cumberland to George
town.
A difficulty occurred at the oyster dock be-
tween Mr.. Valentine, the Inspector, and John
JiDkcns dealer, in consequence OF delay on
the part OF the latter to pay the tax OF one
cent buShel on the oysters he purchased -
Neither was hurt, however.
Among the strangers in the city to-day was
Mr. George e. Wedderburn managing, editor
of the Richmond Enquirer, who was here to
attend proposed meeting Of the Virginia Tel
egraph Company.
Mr.. R. R. Mccain, the Superintendent of
the Western Union telegraph Office in this city:
is lying at the point of death from typhoid
dyscntery
A telegram received here this afternoon from
Prince Edward Court House announces the
death, at that place, of James Potts Smith,
sou of James P. Smith, formerly of this city.
Mr.. Joe Travers, of Washington, owner of
Piuey Point, was married at the pavilion at the
last named place yesterday to the widow OF the
late Capt. Jack Guyther
MIR. JAS Cline returned from days shoot
ing in Pumonkey creek last night with four
teen pairs of canvas back ducks and twenty
pairs of shutters.
William King, hand on the sloop Imoginc,
fell overheard AT the oyster dock this morning
but saved himself.
The condition Of the we'll at the corner of
Prince and Payne streets is said to be danger
Gus, and certainly requires attention.
The street gas lamp at the intersection OF
Prince aud Fayette streets exploded last night
with loud noise.
The naked ball of the jolly Sixteen will be
given at Stewards hall tonight
A colorcd military company was organized in
this city last night aud its officers elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
RUCTION @LES.
nv Green & Wise.

[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]
DY VIRTUE Of q decree of the Corporation
ID Court for the city of Alexandria, Va, rem
dered at its October term, 1873, in the suit of
Skidmore and wife against Carlin and wife ct al,
in chancery, the undersigned, commissioners
therein named will offer, at public auction, in
front of the Market House, on Royal street, in
said city of Alexandria, Va, on WEDNES-
DAY the 7th day of January 1874 at twelve
No IA LOT OF GROUND in the city of
Alexandria, on the north side of Cameron street,
between Patrick and Henry, bounded as fol.
lows: Beginning on the north side of Cameron
street, Ill feet and inches west of Patrick, and
thence north parallel to Patrick street 100 feet
thence west parallel to Cameron street 80 feet;
thence south parallel to Patrick street to the be-
ginning
PROVEMENTS situated on the west side of
Patrick street, and bounded as follows Begin
ming on Patrick street SO feet 10 inches north Of
Cameron street. and running northwardly on
Patrick street 45 feet inches thence westward
ly parallel to Cameron street s. feet; thence
southwardly parallel to Patrick street IS feet 3
inches; thence southwardly 10 feet 2 inches;
thence eastwardly 81 feet to the beginning.
No "a LOT OF GROUND, with the I'M
PROVEMENTS bounded as follows: Begin
ming At the point where the line of the last men
toned lot of ~ feet inches touches the east line
o. the lot hrst mentioned, and running thence
westwardly with the north line of Humans;
thence northwardly rs feet 7 inches thence east
wardly 30 feet; thence southwardly Is feet 7
inches to the beginning
No. "A LOT OF GROUND on the west
side of Patrick street. beginning y feet inches
north of Cameron street, and running thence
northw ardiy on Patrick street II feet inches;
thence weslwardly parallel to Cameron street "a
feet, more or less to Curlins line; thence south
wsrdiy parallel to Patrick street II feet inches;
thence eastwardly with a straight line to the be-
ginning
No ga LOT OF GROUND, on Patrick
street, beginning l35 feet inches north of Cam
eron street, and running thence on Prtrick st.
north warily Al feet inches to Lambdin's line;
thence westwardly parallel to Cameron street 81
feet 3 inches, more or less, to line between Car
Inns and Dorcas Mankins'; thence southwardly
parallel to Patrick street Al feet inches thence
with straight line to the beginning.
Terms of Sale: Cash enough to pay the costs
and expenses of sale, and the residue in three
equal instalments at g. II and Is months from
the day of sale; the bonds or notes of the pur-
chaser, with interest, to be taken, with good per-
sonal security or at the option of the purchaser
one.third or more of the purchase money in
cash and personal security as to the remainder
dispensed with The title to be retained until
the whole of the purchase money is paid. Con-
veyanclng at the cost of the purchaser.
GEORGE WALKER,
ID. l.. SMOOT,
dec 4-cots Comm'rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS-
WASHINGTON, December 10, 1873.
In the Senate, to- day. number of memorials
from various Young Mems Christian Associa-
tons and temperance societies, asking legisla.
ton prohibiting the traffic in ardent spirits,
were presented and Some debate arose thereon
mainly as to the committee to whom they
should be referred.
Among the memorials was one presented by
Mr.. johnson, from j. W. Foltz and others
of Virginia, asking collection Of statistics
with reference to the liquor traffic and its effects.
The Senate passed a resolution authorizing
the use of new one cent stamp and sheet for
the TRANSMISSION Of circulars through the mails.
The temporary amendment of the steamboat
bill allowing maximum steam pressure OF $50
inches Instead Of 10 Inches to freight and tow
boats navigating the Mississippi river and its
tributaries, was taken up and made permanent.
The House Of Representatives was occupied
with the consideration of bill for an increase
of the nava! force ofthe United States to S, $50
men, which, after considerable debate, was
agreed to.
Gen. Butler made report from the Com
mittee on the CuIifcation Of the General Laws
of the United States
TIE JUDGESIIIP.
The subject of the vacant judgcshIp occupies
20 little attention here among the VlrglDans
official and otherwise, at the Caito. There has
been new candidate developed within the
past day or two Mr. Clinton Lloyd, Of Lou
deuu, clerk of the House of Representatives,
but it is not believed that ne will prove for
midable adversary to the gentlemen before him
in the field.
A strong movement is being made for Mr..
S. +. Beach, of Alexandria, who is supported by
the Attorney General. John S.Mllson, Of Nor
folk, is also pressed with vigor, aud it is said
that the contest is now narrowed down be-
tween Mr.. Beach and Mr.. Milson.
The friends of Judge Wiiloughby declare,
however that he is in the ascendant, nor have
the friends of Mr.. Hughes ceased to labor fur
his appointment.
1t is quite certain that no appointment will
be made for day or two yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

VERSAILLES, Dec 10. M Lakeland, counsel
for Marshal B4zaine, finished his address this
morning. He declared that as the Marshal did
not surrender in open field, he was guiltless of
violating article 2l0 of the army code. Judg-
meut will probably be given this evening.
LONDON, Dec. lO.--A special dispatch to
the Pail Mall Gazette says that as Baron Reu-
ter has not begun the work of internal i'm
provcmeut in Persia within the time 6xedupon
the Shah has declared the convention void.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

Some of the incest things in the shape Of
needle cases ever seen in these parts can now
be obtained at the D. +. Wilmer Co.'S dry
goods house, corner of King and Royal streets:
They are gotten up lu excellent style, and
would do for presents to industrious lady
friends one is blessed with such.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Vessels Ashore.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec, lO-The British bark
Anuie Jane, of Dublin, laden with old railroad
iron, is ashore twenty five miles south Of Cape
Henry.
SAVANNAH. Dec. IO-Thc steamship Texas
from Liverpool, Tor New Orleans, via Port
Royal went ashore on Tuesday on the Stone
Horse, seven miles south Of Tybce bar, during
thick fog. Steamers have gone to her asSlS-
tance No damage is unprecedented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Railway Collision.

LONDON, Dec lO.--A dispatch from Biz
mingham says serious collision occurred on
the railway near that city this morning. Thirty
persons are reported killed aud Injured. A
heavy fog prevailed at the time OF the , disaster
see the approaching train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec 10, | a. %.
For the Middle States, partly cloudy or clear
weather and light northwesterIy winds will pre-
vail during the day, the pressure increasing
with slight fall in temperature. For the
Southern States, less cloudiness aud light
northery to easterly winds and lower tempera-
ture, especially on the Atlantic coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Temperance Convention.

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. lO--The State
Temperance Convention met here to day,
adopted strong prohibitory resolutions, and
nominated DR.. John Blackmar, OF Sandwich
for Governor aud D,v:d Head, Of Meltord for
Railroad Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Excitement.

New CASTLE DEL, Dec l0.-Great excite
ment prevailed here last night, caused by re
ports that thirteen hundred men we're on their
way down from Philadelphia to rescue the
bank burglars now in prison here. The citizens
turned out we'll armed, supported by dctach-
mcnt Of the Wilmington police, to give the
rcscuers warm reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
London Fog.

LONDON Dec 10 -Londou is again cnvelop-
ed in dense fog this morning. There were
numerous accidents yesterday, both in the
streets and on the Thames. The hospitals are
filled with people who were run over or other
wise wounded On the river three persons
were killed by collisions between various crafts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Fires.

SPRINGFIELD, O., Dec. 10.-The depot,
-four mills, together with graiu sheds, &c. in
this place. burned last night. Loss $4,000
New YORK, Dec. ia block Of buildings
in Eaoutowu, n. j., were burned last night.
Loss not stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
BY Robert f. Knox, Auctioneer.
\ RkINDALE FISHERY FOR RENT.

a 1"' @' ''"'' =
This well known Fishery, on the Potomac
river in Stafford county, Virginia will be offer
ed for rent. at auction in front Of the Mansion
DAY, December 23d, lS73,-bidders to have the
privilege of renting it for a term of one, two or
three years as may b. desired, and rent to be
paid on or before the 10th of April each year
For further information apply to FITZHUGH
LEE, Richland Mill 2. o., Stafford county,
Virginia dec l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Naval.

Fort MONROE, Va, Dec. 10.-The United
States steamer PowhataD and Monitor Manhat
tan passed the Fort at noon to-day for the Nor
folk navy yard to take on coal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY. The
meeting Of the Virginia Telegraph Company,
to have been held to-day, was Informally ad-
journed for want of quorum until the next
annual meeting. The old officers, Robt Bev-
erly, President, and w. D. Corse, secretary
aud treasury, will hold over. No reports were
submitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

LONDON, Dec. lO-3;20 p. m.-The amount
of bullion gone into the Bank Of Englaod on
balance to day is else, 00U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

New YORK. Dec lO.-.John I. Irving the
self accused Nathan murderer, has been sentenc-
ed for burglary to seven years and six months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

Alexandria, Va. August Is, 1873:
The very many instances which came under
our personal observation while acting rs General
Agents for the sale of Mutn Ague Mixture, in
Which il effected 4 cure when all other remedies
had failed, induced US to purchase the recipe and
proprietorship OF the Medicine, and enables Us
confidently to recommend it to our patrons and
the public generally, as most reliable and val
liable preparation. JANNEf y 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
F.q.rCI' GOODS .s.,.D .vOTIO.v;s.
W. L. P A D & E T T ,
No. 164 King street,

Has added to his large stock of
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MILL
merry AND FANCY GOODS,
and large supply of Frank Lcsle's Lady's
Journal CUT PAPER PATTERNS. By the
own dressmaker. They are selected from the
designs of Worth, Rouot Roche, Fanet & Beer
Morrison and other modstes in London and Ps.
ris. Special efforts have been made to furnish
the most practical and useful patterns, and will
continue to receive new ones rs they are required
This selection comprises over three hundred of
the newest designs. Patterns sent by mail to
any part of the country ON receipt of price. Send
for Catalogue oct 3l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

NEW Music. We received to-day from the
music store of Mr.. Victor Becker, No. ll2
King street, where all the new music can be
obtained as soon as published, the following
pieces: Spring Gentle Spring. Waltz by
G. f. Bratt "Invncible Gaop,' by e. Kate
Simmons, and Ginning Bells of Long Ago,
song and chorus; words by Cooper, music by
Shattuck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

PROPERTY SALEs.-The following mention.
ed pieces of real estate were sold to-day by pub
lie auction by F. A. Kerby, real estate agent
\ brick tenement and lot of ground at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Column
bus and Cameron streets, to r. G. White, for
81, 1926 cash; a lot of ground on the east side OF
Fairfax street, between Gibbon and Fraoklin
streets, belonging to Jas. Rodgers to Michael
Bossart for S60; farm 10 Fairfax county,
near Manassas, belonging to Aaron Brunn, con-
tanning 3O4 acres, to Henry Sandman, for
Sl2. 81 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
FEAR OF ROBBERS. The Washington cor

FEAR OF ROBBERS. The Washington cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Sun says There
is abroad 10 the community widely extended
feeling of distrust in the safety of travellers on
the Alexandra and Washington turnpike after
dark Several we'll authenticated cases of the
storpage of travellers over that road by foot
pads, aud large number of like instances that
need authorization, have been reported. 1t
seems scarcely possible that such insecurity
should exist within sight of the capital. The
great difficulty in the way OF properly guarding
the road is that it runs through very small
county, two-tbirds Of whose population are
freedmen, and the expense ola proper police
force would fall with excessive weight upon the
few persons in the county upon whose estates
the whole burden of taxation falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Baltimore, Md, August 4,

Baltimore, Nd, August 4, 1873.
This is TO Certify, That l have this day sold
unto Messrs Janney u Co., of Alexandris, Va,
tho sole right to prepare and sell the Mutn Ague
Mixture, according TO the genuine recipe as for
merly owned by me- ROBERT ID. BIGGER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10
Price 81 so per bottle.

k0 BONES LAYER RAlSlNS, whole,
OO half and quarter boxes also Muscatel,
Valencia and Seedcss Raisins, all OF latest i'm
portation, received this day and for sale very
low by AVERY &DAVlDSON,
daco 226 King st. cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported since yesterdays issue of the
Gazette:
Johu Carter, a member of the chain gang,
for an assault upon John Graham, was sentenc-
ed to an additional term of thirty days service
Mike Morrissey, for disorderly conduct, was
fucd and discharged.
Dolly Que ledger was accommodated at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

| T1RESH TEAS-Gunpowder Imperial, ia.
L pan, Oolong and English Breakfast Teas, OF
best and medium qualities, received this day and
dec ) 226 King ST., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-10

Mr. Eichberg said, according to that state
ment, the CITY would be u little short 10 its gas
account, but that was owing to the TACT that
notes from the previous year had been renewed
aud paid, in addition to which ne would state
that the receipts mentioned we're those OF the
two quarters in which the smallest quantity OF
gas Was consumed, besides having coal enough
on hand to last until the list of next April.
\ communication from w. B. Gregory,
President of the Little River Turnpike Com
pIaoy, with reference to repairs to the Stone
Bridge, referred by the Board of Aldermen to
the Committee 90 Streets, with instructions to
advertise for proposals to do the work COM
lug up,
Mr.. Hughes said it was the material that