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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
tt..fs'IED.

yyThNTED-Extra induccmcnt, offered 10
w reliable energetic men t. CANVASS person
ally in the counties OF Louinun, Fairfax Prince
William, F,.uqucr, Stafford Cupcper Kappa
hammock, Madison, Greene, Orange AMI Spit,
syjvauia The WEED FAMILY FAfORlTE
SEWING MACHINE is acknowledged to be
tie most simple, durable and satisfactory ma
chine ever used, ard is uadou 4lc!ly the mo,t
s,.lea lie Sewing Machine in the market. Gall
in person if possible. or address WEED 5. Nj.
CO., lU9 oh st., Washington, u. &. ~ l9.2w
JEyANTED--A qu@ptitv of WHITE OAK
W ard HICKORY POLES IA leet long.
iyl5 +. Il. REED, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

\ verdict Of murder in the second degree
has been found against Oscar Little, who was
indicted with Lycurgus Little for the murder
Of his brother Cliuton, and whose trial was
moved to Winchester, Va, from Clarke county.
The jury was out only few minutes Able
arguments were made by both prosecution and
defense. There were six speeches 10 all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

"HoyoR TO WHOM HONOR MIR. James
Graut, OF this county, like almost everybody
else, came out after the war indebted more
than he could pay He took the benefit OF the
bankrupt law; went to making tobacco; and has
paid all his debts at par. He Is an old man ;
and this sets an example Of honesty, energy,
and perseverance, that many younger men
might follow - amherst Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
II '0Niii STCtTED.

PROGRESS. First, the reading desk aod
the pulpit, and now tue east cud Of Christ
Church The church Itself will, probably, go
next Who is to pay for the contemplated
'progress?" The ch.mccl should at once be
altered Il is now a Lecture Room platform.
and Spoiis the whole appearance Of the old
church. The building is ample to accommo-
date all who attend Worship within lis walls.
MANY ErlSCupALIANs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
To the editor 81 tie .4icron}r1n Gn=ctte :,

CUlrEpER, VA, Nov. 29.-Therc will ar
rive at AiexanIria to-day, Consigned to mel
direct from Clrcinuali, via C. 4 . ami W. c.,
Y. NJ. 4 e. S Railroads. a car load Of GO live
hogs. This is the first load OF i've stock from
that point to Alexandria. | hope this is only
the beginning Of large live stock trade for
Alexandria. Respectfully, }. Il. SHOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

The Washington Republican says :-"Thc
agreement reached between the United States
arising from the Frgiuius case seems to be ac
cepted as satisfactory by members of both
Houses Of Congress now in the city, as well as
BY the publc generally"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

The Petersburg News says 1t is reported
that the present proprictors of the Richmond
Enquirer intend in a short time TO establish a
branch organ In Washington city which is to
be the national organ efthe Democratic party
of the country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

1t is reported that Gen. Butler will propose
to the House a new standing rule in reference
to the raising of committees of investigation.
General Butler proposes by this new rule to
refer all matters of proposed Investigation to
the appropriate standing committee for cxami-
nation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

SELLING OUT TO PAX TAXEs The Ma
na<a> va. ,azettc pub>hcs IN an ezra adj
vcriising sheet the land Of nearly the half OF
Prince William county, Va, returned delin-
uucnt for taxes aud offered for sale by the
sheriff on that account. The tax,s due range from
500 to 1873, Inclusive, with per ccntuu per
anuum. The list embraces upward. of five
hundred names Baltimore Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

1t is understood that the banking and stock
house of William Fisher 4 Sons, OF Baltimore,
which temporarily suspended during the re-
cent panic, has met all its Indebtedness in full,
and resumes active business to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

Mr. Casserly, of California, has resigned hi;
position as U. S. Senator from that State. HI
says he withdraws entirely from politics al,
political lite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

CAPTURE OF AN ESCAPED CONVICT ---John
". Brown, c,lored CONVICT # the Virginia
pcn!cutiary, who had escaped from some Of
the public works where he was employed some
eighteen months ago, was arrested IN Harrison
uurg Oh Sunday night last. Polio man Kelley
received information on sunday OF tn. aci that
Brown was in this vicinity aad On Sunday night
went with Policeman Williams, "a coared po-
liceman) to tn. Cpiorcd Baptist Church, where
he was, and called him out, telling him that lie
was an escaped convict aud 4 prisoner. lie
asked the po ice to 20 down street with hin 10
get his clothipg winch they kindly consented to
do. When they sot as fir a> tic American
Hotel he asked poIiccman Williams who had
hold OF him to take his glove, which he was
about to do, when Rrowu Jumped away and
ran The policemen fred al him several times
but missed hin, aud he conti"uel his flight
until ovcrtakcn ny policeman Williams 10 the
alley near he bank, where ii desperate struggle
ensucd, Brown carrying oifaer Williams some
dstaace on his back after being Knocked down
aud badly wounded in the head. He was Sc
cured however, aud lodged safely in jail and
on Monday morning was "a ken back to the
peniteutiary by the officers who arrested him =
Brown has been in and about Harri<onburg for
nearly month"; Roch:myham RegiStcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

FOR SALE OR RENT-Suttle & Stuart
XII having removed from No. - klng street
10 No II south whartcs the undersigned offers
for sale the warehouse recently occupied oy said
firm. His terms are: Unctith uf the purchase
money in cash; the remainder in four yearly
payments, bearing interest. II not sold by the
first of December, it will be rented TO Il good
tenant. &. +. SUBTLE,
nov II II South wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, now in Wash
ington, will be the guest during her stay in that
city of Judge and Mrs. Underwood, at THEN
new home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

A little child nine years Of age, came. to its
death in Washington on Saturday By taking
an overdose Of opium Improperly compounded,
BY clerk in a drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
.I-HISE.HE.rTS.
one n | G Il I Q \ L
TIE VIRGINIA MINSTREL>

viii give grand
ETHIOPIAN CONCERT, AT SAkEPTA
HALL,
ON MONDAY EVENING, DEC. lst
LOOK AT THE ARRAY OF TALENT.
b. z. Hamilton, j. w. Boyd and q. &. Wells,
the accomplished Balludi<ts of the ngc.
5. Hunter and j. Willis, the Unelualed Com
ic Singers.
The Willis Brothers. Frank and John, the
Champion Song and Dance Men.
Together with Jones, Dempsey, Duckcr Smith:
Stewart and Smithcrs.
Admission, 30c; Gallery pc.
Doors open at o'clock, performance to COM
mcncc ut I:i5. nov 2o-c"3L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

Rev. DR.. VIM. S. White, aged sevcnty-four
years, who had been very i'll for several days
died last week in Lexington, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
NOTICE TO PIANO PERFORM Frs.

| propose to offer All inducement to buy o.
SIC from me to persons whose Pianos L sE.sll
tune and for which | snal receive = or more.
During one month IT m the time OF Said tun.
ino viii furnish those parsons with any Sheet
Music to the amount Of s. deductlng tEerefrom
one-thrG of the marked price, thus \ piece or
song marked 75c will cost them only soc. They
may also bring their friends ifthey donot need tho
music themselves. The price OF tuning is uni
lormly 81. Repairs always extra. Terms cash.
nov aJ-lw V. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

The Farmers Council in Petersburg declared
theirapprobatiou of the theory, now SO popular,
of an elastic currency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

New YORK. NV 20 AT 30 clock this
altcruoou v lan VI. Tweed was taken in Il
private carriage irom the Tomb, to the boat,
TO be taken 10 the p@nltrntiary on Blackwell 5
island He WAS IN charge Of two deputy
shcrif:. ihc Boss was accompanied by his
SOD, William VI. Tweed, and his >on-lu- law
Mr.. Maginn>. y Large crowd witnessed his
departure.
After being taken to Backwes Island yes
tcrday Tweed vas asked the usua' questions by
the recording clerk, 70 Which he answered THAI
he was aged fifty. occupltion a Stntcsuau, no
religion but as his family are Protcstan,s lie
was entered rs Protestant He weighed two
hundred and >iXty-ihrce rcunds. tie wa,
taken to the bah, and then had bis head
shaved in pcnitcn;iary style, and Was arraycd
III the full striped u.l!Jrm If the prison. lie
had two letters from NV York city physicians
recommending that nc he placed in the hospl-
ta Iu after cx.niuatcn by the penitertlary
physician. he wa reG,,lded II Il common ell
No. 34) ike al other icionS The jacket
gwen him u year Is known at the p"rl:cn'ary
as the lace JACKET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

Bishop CUMMINs. A dispatch from New
York says:
This afternoon meeting of certain Pro
testaut Episcopal Bishops OF diocescs in this
immediate vicinity was held 10 the vestry room
OF Grace Church, to take into consideration the
matter Of the withdrawal of Bishop CummnS
from the Episcopal fold. The Bishops partici-
pa,iug were summoned by telegraph, as the
emergency was deemed serious. The delibcra-
tons OF the meeting were conducted in pro-
found secrecy 1t is understood that the pre-.
lates summoned to the conference by Bishop
Smith, Of Keutncky, the presiding Bishop,
are Bishops Potter, Of New York Littlcjohn, OF
Long Island; Odcnhcimer, of New jersey:
Stevens of Pennsylvania, and another.
The main question to be brought up was that
of the formal deposition Of Bishop Cummlns,
who until such action is taken, is de jure a
Bishop still, aud qualified to consecrate other
bishops. 1t is SAID in clerical quarters that GER
tain bishops favor deposing Dr. Cummins with
out according him the six month notice which
the canon requires, trusting the House OF
Bishops, at the next general Convention, will
justify this action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

FOR RENT-The undersigned having
H:s completed the addition to his store, corner
Royal and Cameron streets, will remove there ut
once, ard Oilers for rent the STORE and
DWELLING No. 26 north Royal rect, with
an unexpired lease. Possession given ut once.
nov & f. e. SWAINE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

REMARKs.--We have no change to note the
Wheat market; choice samples are in active t.
quest at the closing quotations of last week; Of
lerings of 1861 bushels, with sales of white st
l55 and lbs for fair to good, and red nj 10, l55,
100 and lG5 for fair to good, and 10 and III lJr
prime to choice. Corn is active and firm oder
ings of 1863 bushels, with sales of white At 80 Cor
new. and - and a for DID, and mixed Mt 80 ~
and % Tor n.w, and Y for old Oats are quiet
md unchanged sales nj A, WITH offerings oi jGl
bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
NI.ARRiED.

On Thursday, the 9th utimo, at "Liaden
Farm" Fuuquier county, Va, the residenco ol
the brides parents, by Rev. 4: K ,. n"ugh,
G. FLAKE GRItii to LIZZIE 5 HOts
MAN. daughter 81. g. ". holman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
E0is S,5EE DEs ssEr1.

FOR RENT--The DWELLING HOUSE
Ea;' and LOT attached No. IL Prince street, re-
Gently in the occupancy Of l.. b. Taylor, esq:
one of the most pleasant residences IL the city,
with nll the convo fences, such is aus, water,
&c Erqnirc of L. e. FLETCHER. No. ia
Prince street. nov 2S-eoZW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

Il is reported that the post Of French Minis
ter to Washington has been rendered to NJ.
Fourier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

This day, after lingering illness " lLLlA NJ
Pope. no d thirtv.scven Years unl ten months.
nIr" Tie friends OF thi laI: lily are respectfully
invited To attend the u,era!, from his late resi-
dence, Fuycttc ST., between Wolc and likes,
tomorrow. December = ut three o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

A New FEATURE.--,lt will be seen that a
committee to be called the Labor Committee, .
has been appointed by the president of the Re-
lief Association, whose duty it will be to a>cer.
tain where aud on what terms employment can
be obtained for those persons now out OF work.
This is good idea, for we have always held to
the doctrine that IF a man will not work,
neither let him eat As soon as this Commit
tee is formed persons unemployed can uiake APP
plicatiuu tor work, and we hope that work OF some
sort can be found for all. If work 10 the par
ticular trade in which one is skilled cannot be
found, it is the duty OF every man to work at
something although he may obtain small wages.
In this community We are all at present poor,
but we have no doubt that those who are able
will contribute to the necessities Of those who
deserve help. The honest and working poor
will be cared for PtcrsIurg Index.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-.-Col. Mosby to-day
called on the President for the first time since
the Virginia canvass commenced, and was re-
ceivcd most cordially both by Gen. Grant and
the mc,ubcrs of his Cabinet. Col. Mostly
offered his services in case Of Il war with Spain
The President replied that there was no lmme-
date danger Of war; but in case there should
be he had perfect confidence in the Confederate
soldiers, aud would distribute commissions
equally among the officers Of the Northern and
Southern armies. He spoke most kindly oi
Stephens, ard was & lad that he was returned
to Congress, and said that 10 his message he
intended 10 recommend universal amnesty.
Col. Mosby told the President that the Slr-
giria election was not condemnation OF his
administration and that he was stronger than
ever in the State. The President agreed with
him. aud was not at all dissatisfied with the re-
suit He expressed himself gratihed at the
tone of Gen. Kemper's speeches and favored
Moshys policy of reconciliation between the
administration and the white people oil the
South The President said as long as he was
President the officers appointed through Mos
by 5 recommendations should not be mo!estcd
no matter who tried to Dust them; that heTeai-
ter he Intended to appoint to office from the
South the best men for the position, and that
he was very much gratiied at the good feeling
manifested by the Virginia Conservatives TO-
wards his administration, and was ready to re-
spoDd to 1t.
Colonel Mosby stands as high 10 favor with
the administration as ne ever did, and his in
auence is as great.
Ed. G. Marshall, JAS V. Brooke, Colonel
Chapman and Captain Chapman also called on
the President to-day, and were kindly received.
Colonel Mosby also bad a satisfactory inter
view with Senator Cameron and other leading
administration members, all OF whom endorsed
his policy and favor recognition Of the South
ern people by the administrator. Cor. Of
Rich. Enguirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

BETTER TINES. The New York Tribune of
Friday speaks cheeringIy of business affairs,
saying, the financial outlook is better, and
that ''visitly and palpably things are on the
mend 1t adds:
The result may be seen in the evidences of
rapid recuperation on all hauds-in the al.
vance in brtadstutfs and cotton--n the steady
export demaud-in the absence OF further re-
ports of the stoppage Of manufactures sin the
rcopeuing Of some that have already made ar
rangeuents for the profitable renewal of work
in the solid position of the banks-thc re-
newals of suspended houses-the appreciation
even of railroad and telegraph securities
especially in the general conviction that, after
all, there is no danger of the bottom drop
ping out
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
EULTT.7 TLH.S.j l..
TLlFFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
REDUCTION OF PRICE TO $500 PER
SESSION.

The time is come when, owing to the uncer-
talnty Of monetary affairs, reasonable reduc-
ton of price may he expected from schools, and
scholars vii be received after November lst at
S235 after Doc lst at S2l0, and reduction pro
rata per month according 10 time Of entrance
This will apply to those already entered In case
the number of pupils shall be sufficiently in
creased to justify it.
\ reasonable time will be given to those tempo
rarity embarrassed by tie present state Of nf-
fairs Tor meeting the advanced payment. For
information apply to
r. JAQUELIN AMBLER, Principal,
oct 2O-eoln Markham STA, Fauq. CO.. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
~ 2 = GDDD.S.
DRESS GOODS

NVIl>ISt lIS III Pui Z UI
CASHM ERE, VELOURS, EMPRESS, ME.
RINOE$, &c in Plaid, Striped
and Pain styles.
Especial att ntion called to our line Of double
width ALPA,AS, all col.r< ut &c.
FLANNEL DEPARTMENT-Th MOS,
complete assortment of Plain and Twi!led FIar.
neis in the c.ty.
Splendid line of Gray and White BLANK.
ETS.
WS-Magniiicea selection Of Plain
Striped, Brocho and Mrrino Shawis
UNDEkWEAk-l.adics'. Cents and Child
ren's Underwear Il n! kinds.
HOSIERY and GLOVE DEPARTMENT.
Repete with every stv e and variety
FUR DEPART NJ ENT-Chiidlen' ard IL.
dies sets, in attractive It, les, from 81 ~ to S,I
nov ID At l44 King stree,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
-. +. WIN Err CO


nm now receiving my Fall Goods, consisting
in part Of .he following: KID Gloves for ladies
ana gent, the largest assortment ever offered in
lhis city, at ,ricvs rom 81 to 81 80 pair Cam
bic hdg.ng u4d lbs rulings, beautiful patterns
ana very cheap; Scarf and Sash Ribbons in
great variety; Cvr$.t> of several kinds and
pricc: Zephyr Worstc1, al shades and OF the
best quality; Germantown Wools all shades;
farms, IN white, blue and black i2ed, red &c,
OF the best quality and iull weight; Satin and
Wol>tel Gaps and Bonnet= for infants GuIpu:c
Buttons, Gimps, Fringcs, We've. Ribbon, Nc.-
vctccn, &c. for Dr,s: trimmings; Plan and
Embroidered Linen Collars and Cuts: Hand.
kerchictS, u. all rices; Alpaca and Bingham
Umbrellas; Knitting Cot.oas; Rubber CIoth
Oil Silk: Combs and Brushes: Ladies and
Chldren's Underwear; Gilt and R,bbcr Jewel
rs, and every article usually found in It first
class ncy store {. {. BERRY.
oct7 - King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. DEChM Der !

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. DEChM Der J..
SUN KosE........... G.j7 NOON SET-.......... y
sun SETS. .......... Al
AgGIyGI..
Ste mShip John Gibson, New York, to Hooe
il Johnston.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, to Wheat.
She reports the three ma.tci schooner herr to
fore reported ashore at Colb's Point as having
gotten off aud procccdeS on her voyage; also rs
passing six loaded And five light vessels in the
Potomac bound IN.
Steamer Pilot Boz, Gone river, TO + 4 Reed
Schr Mount Vernon, Aqua Creek, to Smoot
& Perry.
Schr Emily Norfolk, t. Sn1oot s. Perry.
Schr Caroline, Potomac river, to Ihos Per y.
Schr L,zz;r kcgan, Pot'c river, To Thos Pc ry.
sE;IEu.
Steamer George.nna, Baltimore, BY Hooe u
Johnston. -
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk. by + \
Reed.
Schr Mary ;omers, Boston, BY American
Coal Go.
Schr Henry Adcibert Boston, By Hamp-hlre
and Baltimore Cosi Go.
>chr Baltimore, Norfolk, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
GOODS AT THE LOW EST POINT.

Just from New York
We have Just returned from the markc. with
some Us cheap goods, of every description, n:
were ever offered in this city. The
DRESS GOODS Md SHAWLS
W. would call particular attention to.
BLA kEIS, AL mum bers and qualities
FLANNELS, white, red ard grey.
COTTON SHEETlNGS, ir MI widths
CANTON F:4ANNELS, Lcachcd and bro.
and everything else to make our assortment
complete. We invite nj! who want to max.
purchases in our line to give u call. We
have the goods, and the prices are right
Low 3 D. F. WITMER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

FOR RENT-A TWO-STORY FRA u L
E:5 HOUSE, containing seven rooms, with an
aero of ground attached, and with the necessary
stables and outhouses, and supplied with water,
in West End within one minutes walk OF the
street railroad. Apply to
nov 4-tf JOHN HENRY w ATKINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01
I NASSI VI + K Is.

We have Just received Il beautiful assortment
OF Cassilnercs and SuiLings, making our stock ~
coz plcte ~ ~ any time during the season. We
have always on h,., d The best makes of English,
French and German God. and will furnish
Salts in the very latest styles guaranteeing III
and satisuclion.
mr., m ~ + WITNER co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

HOUSE FOR SALE-For sale the three
E:i story BRICK DIV ELLING HOUSE No.
Z4i King street. 1t has n slate roof, is supplied
with gas and water. and has Il beautiful side
lot For terms apply to GEORGE BRl AN,
Clerk Of the Gas Works. oc22-lm
FOR RENT-The LARGE BRICK
E:i DWELLING HOUSE, corner OF Was h
ington and Queen streets.
Also BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, No.
is south Washington street.
oct 2O-tf 4. j. LLOYD, 1874 Queen st.
FOR RENT-Thc T II L E e 5 TO K y
1:i ID DWELLING, No. 81 south Fair fax street
Apply at once TO A. G. HARMON,
oct lG-tt Corner Prince and Royal streets.
FIN TO I.ET--The TWO-STORY WARE
.asy=l. HOUSE foot Of Queen street, OH Union st.
Apply at the office OF the Hampshire and Bait-
more Coal Go. ie2G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-01

Schr Elwood Doran, hence, at New Haven -9-h.
Brig I>ola Half from Georgetown. d g.. for
Boston, Ut Vineyard Haven Nov 70 spill, sails
and lost royal yar,! and iib boom.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-04-18

the farmers profits and accunHula-
tions. 1t is a down hill business. II
is like the white man and Indian who
went into partnership to hunt game.
They shot bear and an opossum.
When they came to divide, the white
man said: snow, l will take the bear
and you the opossum, or If you don't
like that, yon take the opossum and
I'll take the BEAR The banker or
merchant takes the profit and the far
mer the taxes, or the farmer may take
the taxes, and the banker OF merchant
the profits. And they are even viii
ling to let the farmer nave still more
taxes. Then rs to the Office and machine
shops, for which We are asked to give
100000 OF stock. What can. the
general office" amount to. Isn't the
general" himself, and his Office al
ready in Emporia: And the shops
for such length of road need not be
bigger, to gObble the stock, than the
size of common blacksmith shop,
working four or five hands. If / had
been making contract for shops,
would have had it state how big they
were to be, how many hands to keep
employed, &c. For instance, il the
proposition said they must employ say
800 men, and a capital of 100000,
they might be worth a donation of
$500, 900 of stock. AS it is, however,
the proposition appears to me to guar
antee nothing except more taxation.
As Il farmer, I cannot vote for it.