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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-23

The CuEEAw AIuEpEu. CORES.
pondent writing from Darlington, gives
the following particulars of tie murder
OF Wells, the bridge keeper, OF last
tuesday. lie says: some person
passed the house in which Wells lived
ut II O'Clock, on the day Of the murder,
and spoke TO Wells. At o'clock, he
was found dead. The body was lying
on the floor in a pool OF blood, the
skull literally crushed to atoms. The
pockets OF the dead man wero rined,
which would seem to indicate that he
had been murdered and then robbed.
No arrests have been made.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-23

There IS great complaint of the cattls.
plague in tho farther West. In four
townships in Kansas, $1,000 worth OF
stock las died. AS the disease spread
from herd OF Texas cattle brought into
Kansas, it is obviously contagious. Con.
sidering, therefore, the great prepara-
tons that are now being made for the
transportation of Western stock to the
Eastern market, the danger of extending
the plague is patent. Probably never
before were such immense droves ga.
thercd at the depots in Kansas, Nebraska
ond Texas as this season. In view Of
this circumstance, the Eastern States
will, it is to be presumed, soon take
measures to protect themselves. Once
before, this cattle plague broke out in
Texas, and the route Northward and
Westward as far as New York of the in.
coming herds was marked by dissent.
nation of the disease,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-23

OLD NEwspAPERs.-The Philadelphia
NorM Ansericm nW2 Un,iei States Ga.
.eHe is the oldest daily newspaper estab-
hshed III the country. There are oight
newspapers in the country that ore over
100 years old.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-23

The NEW RICE CROP. The Savannah
Advertiser aad RepndAcan. CT Thursday,
says: 1--WE mentioned in our last issue
that the credit Of having the best rice
crop in this section was awarded Mr.. a.
r. Waller, who is planting on the South
Carolina side just across the river. We
received visit from the gentleman
himself, Thursday, and learned from
him that while his crop is good, the
average of the crop this year is fully ten
per cent. below that of last year"
THE CATERpILLAH.-W are informed
that this deadly enemy Of the cotton
crop is increasing rapidly. The second
crop has mado its appearance, and
many plantations in this neighborhood
West OF the Wateree is suffering it's
rravalges. On Mr.. Jordan's place, the
faris greon has been tried with apparent
success, and Capt. r. Fl. Clarke and
others are preparing to use it. The
process is very tedious, but seems to be
etlectiYe. e.-Cdnden Journal
SUDDEN DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN
Or. Joseph Scriven Ipglesby died sud.
denly at Mount Pleasant, Thursdav
afternoon, in his seyenty.third wear.
he was born in Georgetown, S. G., at
the beginning of the present century,
and was the youngest aoM If VIM. In
3.asby, Esq
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-23


10 wNo:i IT MAY CoScEES. THIS is
to certify that W. Il. Noel, who has been
acting as the agent for the sale cf our
machines in this city and adjoining
Counties, has :L;s day been relieved;
az! ary aeoss that may LIE made ky him
for onr account, after this date, will rot
IL recognized by Us. We DO not hold
ourselves responsible Ter the individual
debts oi our agents.
Mr.. J. p. Ligon is Mr. Nocl's success.
sor, md we commend him to the con-
iidence ard patronage OF tho public.
TIE SINGER MArEAcrUE1SG Co.
Aug % 3
Scri6ner's, .or September, has fair
proportion Of light and summery, and
solid and substantial fare. Bret Harte's
new story, "An Episode Of Fiddletown, Z"
is continued, with his usual strength;
there is story about Baum, the Cor.
net-piayer;" an illustrated "Cruise
among the -Azores;' proiusely pic.
tured and very suggestive article Oh the
New York Central Park" delightful
illustrated paper on "The Birds of the
Poets. by John Burroughs; curious
Study" OF japanese fans, by Noah
Brooks; Whitelaw Reid's commence
ment address on "The Scholar in Poll.
tics;' the second Of Blauvelts important
papers on Modern Skepticsm;" re.
ply to the recent article on "The Liber.
sy OF Protestantism;" a portrait and
biography of Edward Eggles:on, author
OF The Hoosier Schooimaster;" and
the usual quantity of poetry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
The Executions in Cuba.

New YORK, Nov. Is. -The Herald cha1ac-
terizes the executions as crime outraging HUI
mainly and exhausting the patience of the
civilized world 1t says instant recognition oil
Cuban begerence is an imperative necessity.
A feet of iron-clads must be at once sent to
Havana and Santiago de Cuba to protect the
lives, and guard the interests of American citl-
zens We can no longer trust to diplomatic
protest and Madrid ORDERS our safety must be
iD the weight of our metal and bravery of our
sailors For the outrage of the murders at
Santiago de Cuba we must demand prompt and
ample reparation and the punishment of the
bloodthirsty Governor of Santiago de Cuba.
The Times says. IF the Eirginius was
United States vessel the seizure was an out
rage for which a full apology and reparation
must be exac;ed. The government will do its
duty and defend the national flag by any means
which may be justified
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
Financial.

LONDON, Nov. l3.-At 1915 p. N. the
Bapk Of England directors posted their. card
announcing that no change had been made IN
the rate of discount
LONDON, Nov. 1880 p. m.-The bullion
iu the Bank Of England has decreased f4l 900
during the past week. The amount gone into
the bank on balance to-day is E92 0OO
PARIS, Nov l3-p. m.-The specie in the
Bank OF France has decreased 100000 francs
during the past week.
LIVERPOOL, Nov 49, 900 were ship
ped to-day fer New York.
New YORK, Nov. l3.The associated banks
hold s27 0O0, 600, in legal tenders, an increase
Of $500, 600 since yesterday
New York, Nov. 3.---Ufs4S5, s56 in specie
shipped per the Russia yesterday, $l29G1O
was in gold bars in transit from California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
LOCAL RREVITIES.

A meeting Of the Board Of Directors of the
Library Company, was held last night at which
the report of the Committee on the Dinner and
Supper, was made, showing the net receipts to
have been $3.50. A resolution was adopted
authorizing the return of the thanks OF the
COMPANY to the ladies who so kindly contribut-
ed to aud conducted the affair. Also an order
for the purchase, at dice, Of new books.
Considerable disappointment was experience
ed this morning by those who are fond Of hang
ing exhibitions, upon learning that Henry
Young, the colored man who was to have
been hung in Washington tomorrow for the
murder of Frank Hahn, the drover, had been
respited by President Grant for two weeks.
All the chances in the rattle for the famous
musical clock, belonging to MIR. Ruben, hav-
iug been taken, the dice will be'thrown in that
genteman's restaurant, north Fairfax street, on
Thursday next, the 10th inst. 10 the presence
of three gentlemen to BE- selected by those III
terested, who will act as judges
The repairs to the rallied bridge over Guam
tico Creek, having been completed, the passage
OF trains will be resumed tonight, when the
midnight Southern express train from this
city will pass over it for the first time since the
suspension made necessary by the accident on
the 9th ult
The Treasurer of Fairfax county, will be at
Pulman's to morrow and next day, aud those
persons from this immediate neighborhood VINO
are indebted to him for taxes Gao save them
selves the trouble of ride to the Court House
by calling upon him there
Last night was the time for the stars to tall,
but though the skies cleared away so as not to
obstruct the view of the star gazers. their
watching was rewarded only by the sight OF a
few meteors not more than are usually seen on
such night.
a rehearsal of the music to be rendered at
the Christ Church Centennial next Thursday
will take place tonight. The choir will be
composed of twelve persons three voices to
each part.
The pump at the Intersection Of Queen and
81. ASaph streets, has been out OF order tor
some time past to the great INCONVENIENCE OF
many Of the residents of that neighborhood.
:, Mr.. Cogswll, at his oyster house, opposite
vne Gazette office, to-day received a supply OF
lansler Sound oysters, most deliciously favored.
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars Of Vlr-
snla' will meet iu this city on "Wednesday
next the 10Th inst. .-...
The Red Men of the District of Columbia
are expected to pay visit to the lodge OF that
Ofaer IN this city to night
a letter addressed to Miss Anna S. Stacy,
n naaeSay, Miss, is held for postage in the Post
Vthce In this city.
"A cargo Of the finest oysters received here
'"S season arrived this morning from Tangler,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
First apuearance in Alexandria Of the wonderful
AUTOMATON ZOUAVE DRUMMER.
BY Green q Wise,

WITH NEW FEATS OF NJ u IL q.

[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU A
" BILE REAL ESTATE-By virtue of u de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Vir-
gnia, passed ut the November term, 1873, and
at Il Circuit Court for said county, held the 9Th
day of November, 1873 in the suit of Z. ID. and
G. a. Cats against John Z. Cats and others,
the undersigned Commissioners therein named,
will proceed, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day OF
November, 1873, at twelve o clock NJ, to sell, ut
public sale, in front of the Mayors office, in the
city of Alexandria, Va, the following real es-
tate, Of which Samuel Cats, deceased, died
seized, to wit: a TRACT OF LAND near
Clouds Mil, containing about thirty hire acres;
a LUT OF GROUND, near the Theological
Seminary, containing l4t acres, both Of which
said lots are in the said county of Fairfax; and
another LOT OF GROUND, near the Aims
House. in Alexandria county, containing 5 a.
+. and 28 poles An accurate survey and plat,
showing the metes and bounds of said lots OF
land, wall be exhibited at the sale.
Terms of Sale: Ten per cent Of the purchase
money to be paid in hand and the residue il
equal instruments at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day OF sale, secured by the
bonds of the purchasers, beuring interest, with
good pcrs, nal security, and II deed of trust upon
The property to secure the deferred payments.
Convcyuncng md stamps at the cost of the pur-
chasers, and the property liable to be rcsold
upon the same terms, by the said commissioners,
uIon. the non-payment of the said purchase
money, or any portion thereof
FRANCIS J.. SMITH,
G. w. WATTI.ES,
CuAS. +. STUART,
nov l3-ts Commissioners of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
American Board of Health.

New York, Nov I3.---The American Board
of Public Health continued its annual session
this morning. A number Of interesting papers
were read on the general topic Of sanitary laws
aud measures and quarantine principles and
practice. 1t was determined to hold the next
annual meeting of the Board at Philadelphia
on the 2ud Tuesday of November, 1874.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
The Markets..

NEW YORK, November 13.-Stocks active.
Gold "a. Money 6a7c. Flour quiet and firm.
Wheat quiet and steady. Corn moderately &C
tive and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, November 13.-Virginia SKIES,
coupons, old, 3d. do new 81; Virginias, consol-
idated, al; West VirginIas bid to-day. Cotton
frmer; low middlings l3ial33. Flour in i'm
proved demand; prices unchanged. Wheat
Steady and firm. Corn dull; white Southern 70
a73; yellow Southern 62u63; mixed Western
nominal at 60. Oats weak; Southern 4Sa50;
Western mixed 45a47; do. white As, 49,. Rye sc
a9O Hay dull and unchanged. Provisions in
improved demand. EA' ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, Nov. l3.-A passenger train
bound West on the Memphis aud Louisville
road, was thrown FROM the track twenty miles
west of Memphis yesterday morning, and
some thirty persons were burned or bruised !;
none fatally. The engine, tender, baggage Cur
and one passenger car were demolished. The
accident was caused by some scoundrc placing
an iron bar across the rails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
Suicide.

WASHINGTON, Nov l3-Whitman G. Bcs-
tor, one of the firm of George W. Riggs d Co.,
bankers of this city, committed suicide, IN his
room, at o'clock this morning, by shooting
himself through the head with a pistol. No
cause is assigned for the act Mr.. B. had been
complaining for day or two of Inability to
sleep but when he retired last night no uneasl-
ness was felt concerning him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

York, which had expended 100000 on the
expedition; and further, that he had over con-
fded iu the fast sailing qualities of the Vir-
giDius, or he did not believe there was any yes
sel-ofwar that could match her speed-l6 knots
per hour.
1t must be doubted or it cannot be deoied,
as Gen. Varona has since been executed, that
he made any remarks resembling the foregoing
attributed to him for effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
The Turf.

SAN Francisco, Nov l2--.The sale ofrools
tonight on the four mile race amounted to
over $4,000 in the following ratio. Thad.
Stevens, 5000; Joe Daniels $40, True Blue
$780, the Field, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
Snow Storm.

QUEBEC, Nov. ia snow storm prevail
ed here all day yesterday and last nj ght. The
drifts are two or three feet deep and seighiug
is excellent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

@- V. P. CoRBETT, County Treasurer, will
be at the Custom House on Saturday next to re-
ceive taxes due by persons in this city and in
Jefferson Township upon property in the coun-
ty; also to give lny information in reference to
the delinquent lands, lots, &C., advertised to be
sold on the first Monday in Decemb r, Court
day. ALI bills paid before the day Of sale will
of course save costs nov list
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Nov Is, / a. M.
For the Southern States, northcry winds,
cold, clear weather, with general frost on Fri
day. For the Middle States, aorthwcsterly
winds, cold, clearing and clear weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
From Spain.

MADRID, Nov l3.-The insurgent forts at
Cartagena have opened heavy fire, both upon
the land and naval forces of the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
PURE VIRGINIA
RYE AND WHEAT
w FL I S K I ID S

We have in store and for sale few barrels OF
PURE RYE and WHEAT WHlSKE1, OF
our own production, made at our Distilery in
Also an assorted stock of MOORE'S PURE
RYE and BOURBON WHISTLES always in
The above WHISTLES are made from the
finest selected grain, double copper distilled, and
are sold in and from the original packages only.
They,are thereby enabled to get pure nnadut-
terattd article and this is point we'll worthy OF
consideration.
CON 2-6m Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

THE WEATHER. The weather to-day has
been decidedly winterish. Ice was visible this
morning on shallow pools, and there was a
spit of snow Passengers who arrived this
moruiog, report travelling 10 snow that Elk,
tended from Lynchburg to Clifton station, and
snow is reported to be four inches deep on the
mountains near Front Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

POLICE REPORT. THE only case reported at
police headquarters since Monday last was that
of Richard Carter, colored, who was brought
up this morning for an assault upon Alonzo
Goodrich, captain Of canal boat, yesterday
evening. AS he had just escaped from the re-
form school 10 Washington, he was sent to Jail
until sent for by the authorities Of that city,
and if not sent for, will be put on the chain
gang.
There were eigh: dodgers at the station house
last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNION. delegations
from Jefferson, Mount Vernon, Capitol and
Potomac Circles of the Brotherhood Of the
Union, of the District of Columbia, accompan-
led with brass band, paid q faternal visit to
Jefferson Circle No. ,, of the order in this city
last pight, and were entertained at the hall OF
their hosts in Muir's building. During the
evening felicitous speeches were male by Mr.
EmmoDs and others of Washington, aud by
Messrs Hugh Latham, W. Fl. Glover, aud
Richard Warder of this city. At a late hour
the visitors returned to their homes on steam
er chartered for the purpose, apparently de-
lighted with their visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

WYMAN.-A crowded house greeted Wyman,
at Sarepta Hall, last night where, besides the
very wonderful! and entertaining entertainment
of the magician and ventrlloquist, a plumber OF
very handsome presents, among them hand
some lady's gold watch, silver watch, knives
and forks, opera glasses, 60, &c, of real value
were distributed to the holders OF the lucky
tickets Tonight the exhibition will be re-
peated and like amount OF costly presents
given out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

DENJAMIN & CO&'S
ID Wholesale -
-. CONFECTIONERY HOUSE,
No. 40 Pennsy lvana ave-,
,,..;4.,.... ~ WASHINGTON, D. G.
a., The BEST CANDIES manufactured daily
and sold to dealers ut the lowest New York
Wholesale rates.
[ The trade of the District and the neighboring
counties of Maryland and Virginia supplied with
Bon-bons, CONNECTIONS, Caromes, Sweetmeats,
Sug.red Fruits and the best Candies, from Inc
choicest TO the cheapest
= Foreign Goods, ~Syrups and Nuts always on
hand. dealers dealt with literally. A cal in
vited. Washington, nov l-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

The MCVElGH UNDERWOOD CASE. Speak
ing of the recent affair in Richmond, the Rich
moud Dispatch, says THE difficulty. of
course grew out OF the well known Alexandria
cop6scatiou case, which has frequently been no
iced 10 these columns. Mr.. McFeigh feels
that he has beeu deeply wronged by Judge
Underwood, and that, although the higher
courts have declared 10 his favor 10 most Gun.
phatic terms he is unjustIy and inexllicabIy
Kept out of his own house year after, year,
while that and great deal Of his personal pro.
perty is appropriated to the use of another.
There is reason to believe that his meeting with
Judge Underwood was entirely accidental, aud
the assault unpremedltated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

H1O WAGON MAkERS-Wc have on hand
! 3 superior lot of GUM, ELM and OAK
HUBS, which were made to our order Of scason-
ed timber These Hubs have been examined by
competent judges and pronounced to be cheaper
AID better than any heretofore brought to This
market We invite an examination. Our stock
of Rims and Spokcs are of Eastern manufrc
ture. and arc far more durable and better made
than Western goods. Axles, Springs, Enamel
Canvas, and other goods in the same line always
IN store and prices moderate. Call and see;-
nov III j. T. CREIGHTON Il SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

New STEAMBOAT Fifteen Of the farmers
living near the river Glow this city, met at the
Custom House yesterday, subscribed eight
Thousand dollars, received the promise Of two
thousand and determined to raise ten Thousand
more, for the purpose Of building steam GOAT
10 run between their homes aud this city. The
nroposed boat will be one hundred and seventy
i've feet length Of keel aud of light dtaught;
will be fast boat, and be fitted up for the &C.
commodation of passengers as we'll as the trans
rortatiou of freight All the subscribers to the
stock have agreed to build wharves at their re-
spective landings. The boat will be built at
Occoquan during the cJ,niug winter. The com
pauv was organized by the election of Mr..
Suowden, of Fairfax county, President aud Z.
Il. Troth secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13

Office
Office Washington City, Virginia Midland and
- Great Southern Railroad,
, = ! y Alexandra. Va, October 30 1873.
The Annual Meeting OF the otockholders Of
the Washington City, ,Virginia Midland and
Great southern Railroad Company will be held
in LYNCHBURG, VA, on WEDN ESDA1,
tile 18th proximo, al IL o'clock IN.
By order Of tho Directors:
L. w. REID, Secretary.
The transfer books will lie closed from the 10th
proxino until the adjournment Of the above
rr,cnt,no nov 3-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-13
LOCAL NEWS.

CIRCUIT Court FOR THE COUNTY Jndge
Keith pres,aing.-David Hunter VS.. Judge of
r,unty Court; supercedeas In relation to re-
Naval of records of County Court for the clerk
ntfee of that court to clerks Office. of Corpora.
ron Court argued.
''V Sarah G. Ball ct ais VS. v ?. Corbett; suit
for damages for obstruc!iug a road; jury, aud
case in progress.
", C. Hunter ct ais VS. Buttolph 4 Gard
nsr; Farmers Bank Of Virginia VS.. W. l.. Pow,
ii; Joho Naglee, jr. vs. Newton's executors ct
ais: J. w. Fosters administrator vs.. A. H.
Morehead; Southern Protection Insurance Co..
vs Close ct ais; and John Leonard VS.. Willis
Henderson, removed to Circuit Court for the
corporation of Alexandria.
Potomac Building Association VS.. Jesse
Woodward, and lst National Bank Of Alexan-
dria VS.. A. Thomas; struck from docket
[. W. Barker VS.. George Kephart; rule to
employ new counsel.
Patrick McLaughlen VS.. W. H. Robinson;
dismissed agreed.