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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26
JNO. a. j. CREsWELL,
Postmaster General

L USluldStCI
S. r. Atwcll, esq, Winchester, Va.
We never heard that any charges were pre-
ferred against Mr.. AtwelI, save that he did not
respond to every call for money that Randall
Martins gang chose to make upon him and
now that Mr.. Miller has been thus summary
dispossesscd, we are equally unintormed as to
the cause Of his docaptation. Il is only fair
to him to say that, after he and his clerks had
time to famiariza themselves with their du-
ties, the office was conducted to the satisfaction
of the public, so far as we know; and in the
opinion of Il majority of the people he is en-.
titled to credit for locating the Office where it
is, which is undoubtedly an improvement.
This matter however, will be decided by a
special agent Of the Department, who will
hear both sides Of the question beiore any
action is taken.
The fight for the Office has been very lively
Of late, affOrding much amusement to the
outsiders; and the triumph Of MIR. Atwell
occasions great rejoicing among his friends
Vine ester Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26
P0STOFFICE DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON, ~. u: Dec. IL, 1878
SIR-In the matter Of the Postotioe at Win
chester, Va, the President has made the fol-
loving order, viz:
'William Miller, who was designated to per.
form the duties of Postmaster at Winchester,
Va, in place of S. 4. Atwcll, suspended by
oldsr of 9th October, 1873, is hereby removed,
and the order of the same date suspending the
said S. r. Atwell, postmaster at the same
place. is hereby revoked, aud the said S. T..
Atwcll is directed to resume the duties Of his
office. (Sigued) ~. 5. GRANT.
Under these circumstances you are hereby
directed to resume the duties Of your office as
Postmaster at Winchester, aforesaid. You
will receipt to Mr. William Miller, in duplicate,
for the mail key and other postoticc property
now in his possession belonging to the atorc-
said Office. You will also report to this De-
partucut the date upon which you take posses
sion of the off c, so that the proper entries
NAV be made here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26

TROUT BREEDING on rather an extensive scale
has become an established enterprise ucar New
Bedford A Matching house has been construct
ed, with a capicity of 100000 eggs The an
nual Matching season has just commenced, but
as yet only about 80 600 eggs have been collect
ed. The cxperimeners have small ponds as
nursuries and larger ones il which to place the
yearliugs, ofwhich they have now about 49, 600.
The science Of FISH culture, although of com.
parativcly late discovery, is rapidly widening in
scope and gaining ground throughout the coun-
try. The gradual decrease in the products OF
the fisheries has been the cause of apprehension
which the progress 10 this science of Seth
Green and other investigators has dlspcllcd.
The extraordinary fecundity Of fish is such that
by securing protection for their natural increase
large, healthful and cheap addition to our
food supply is made. -Bah. Am.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26
.HECTI U.N'E rs.

p 0 5 7 P Q N E M E N T
FOUKTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
(. 49,. FOR TIE BENEFIT OF THE
Public Library Of Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26

DR. w. S. PLUMMER IN A METHODIST Con
FERENCE. "a letter from Sumter, s. g., in the
Charleston News, says that 10 the Methodist
Episcopal Annual Conference then in session
there. the venerable form Of Dr. Plummer, OF
the Presbyterian church, now arose slowly. and
that distinguished preIate Was introduced by
the acting president, Mr.. Creitzberg.
DR.. Plummcr's remarks were short but pltby.
His fine, erect figure, his pariarchal appear
ance, his snowy head and flowing white beard,
added greatly to the weight Of bis language:
He remarked that the Lords Prayer contained
three distinct invocations concerning missions;
these three came before anything else, SO that
Christians must pray for the spread OF the Cos
pei even before they asked for their daily
bread.
He related with great but simple pathos an
incident Of soldier on the plains Of India who
had discovered little trickling stream OF
water unknown to his companions and kept 1t
profound secret; but few days later,
when the waters flowed abundan,ly, he
invited all the regiment to come and
drink So it was Of missions Men who OPP
posed them were like the poor soldier with his
little spriug-they had no religion to spare for
others, because they had not enough for them
selves-but when the supply was plentiful, then
men would freely give their means and them
selves to the great work of missionary labor
After the short but telling speech of DR..
Plummer collection was taken first In
sums Of ten dollars, then five, and afterwards
generally. The money actually flowed in.
Your correspondent was astonished at the num-
Der of tens and fives that were paid 10, mostly
from Methodist ministers who we know are
not generally overburdened with the goods Of
thic pprl1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26

REMARKs.-R Receipts of Flour have been light,
and the market is extremely dull, and is likely
to continue so until after the holidays. The
market for Wheat mas been active all the week,
with but little change to note in prices offerings
to-day Of 1897 bushels, with sales of white at ITO
and lis for prime to choice, nm red at II 100,
l40 and I45 for common to fair, 1885, lb0, l6l, l62
and lGS for medium to coed, and l7O and It's for
prime to choice. Corn closes dull at a decline
of 5 to SC on opening quotations; receipts are
fair, and the bulk of the offerings were with
drawn offerings to-day Of EGO bushels, with
sales OF white ut ia aid 10, mixed at 5S, 6O and
81, and yellow at So Rye is unchonged. Oats
are quiet and steady, with light receipts; sales
to-day ri 49, Butter is in liberal receipt, with q
dull market, and prices are off. Eggs are in
light receipt at decline Poultry is very dull
Bacon is firm. Dressed Hogs are very scarce,
and prices are stiff Salt and Plaster unchanged.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET December a.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged rs fol-
lows: Best Beevos at 75aS6 w; general
ly rated first quality ut OOaS5 IS; medium
" good fair quality at 0OaS5 w; ordinary thin
and lowest grades of Cattle OOlS0 00-general
average of the market to-day SIS Is; extreme
range of prices 3 0UaS6 So Most of the sales
were from 4 IS to ST 70 per 100 lbs. To-
tai receipts for the week ll33 head, against 1887
last week, and $50 head same time last year
Total sales for the week ia head, against 22SZ
last week, and All head same time last year.
The market AS Usual in the week Of Christmas,
WAS quite slow, prices varying little if any,
from last week Tops were held perhaps u shade
higher, while others show no change since then.
Without considering the extra tops of last week,
the quality of the Cattle compares fNvorably
with last weeks receipts. Most of the beat Cat
tie were shipped East by their owners, thoremsin-
der sold here.
Hogs-The market has been fairly active dur
ing the past week. The receipts are largely IN
excess of last week, but not larger than were
needed, and the advance then effected has been
fully maintained The prospect now is, with
the market closing rs firm as it does. that our
present quotations will continue at least for some
days, in view of the Western prices ut the pre-
sent time We quote Corn Hogs at 74n7ic, and
stllers al GYa7c. Receipts this week 10, $50 head.
Sheep and Lambs-There has been a little
more activity in the market this week than there
was last week the receipts scarcely numbering
half what they were then. A few choice Sheep
wore sold carly this week to 90 to Washington
at Susie gross, and averaging ITO. General quo.
tations for the week 44s54c per ID gross good
Sheep would readily sell for tic. Receipts this
week 1880 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26

LYScrBURG MARKET, Dec. A.-Flnur and
Wheat are in fair demand, but quotations are
unchanged Wheat l5OalG5 Old Corn 63aIO;
new IS CO. Oats 371a40 Dressed Hogs in de-
mand at 7aS1 81 per iUJ lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26

LAND SALEs.-A tract Of land containing
three hundred and thirty. three and one-thlrd
acres, situated in the county of potsylvania,
nine miles from fredericksburg between the
Plank Road and Smiths Gold Mine, adjoining
the lands Of VIM. Tabb, John Hayden, jr., &c,
was sold at public sale on Tuesday, and bought
by Thomas j. Hayden at $3.50 per acre.
The Flnchville property, about sixteen miles
from Fredericksburg, aggregating about $40
acres, was offered at public sale on Tuesday,
and repurchascd by Mr. j. R. Finch for 81 500,
being the amount Of note for which deed OF
trust had been given.-Fre1. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-26

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AL
l. EXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria, Dec Is, 1873.
This Bank will be closed December IS 1873
(Christmas) and also on January l, 1874, (New
Year,
dec Z3 81 CHAS. r. HO )FF, Cashier.
+ OST-On King street, December 9th, u
IL BUCkSkIN PURSE, containing some.
money, and silver fruit knife marked T. L. b.
suitable rsward will be paid if left at $50 King
street. dec 2i-2t
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Court Proclamation.

NJ YHEREAS, the Hon. II. W. WILLIAMS. Presi-
w dent Judge and the Hons. LYMAN Nelson
anu JOHN NJ. hILBOURNE, Associate Judges of
the Courts of oyer X Terminer and General Jail
DelNeryf Quarter Sessions OF the Peace, Orphans
Court and Court OF Common Pleas for the County
OF Potter, have issued their prccept bearing date
the Fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord
one thousand. eight hundred and SeyentytWo
and To me directed, Tor holding Court Of Over
\ lernriner and General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions OF the Peace Orphans Court and Couri
nf tulHmnn Pleas, IN The Borough ~ CoudrrSparf
ON NO AdisN. Tie SgteHte@ath tJy Of FEBRt'-
ARl ncAi and 10 continue one week.
Notice i therefore hereby given 10 the Core
nerS, Justices OF the Peace and COnstableS within
the County, that they be then and there IN their
proper persons, at 10 o'clock. a. M, of said day
Win their rolls, records and iuquiSitionS eNami-
nations ana other TrmCmhrauceS, 10 do these
tllngS which To their offices aplertain To be done
Ana those who are bound by their recognizanceS
toprosecute against the prisoners that are or shall
be III the jail of said County Oi Potter, are To be
then and there 10 prosecute against them aS will
be Just.
Dated al COuderSpOTt, January p. 1873, and the
@tth year ol the independence of the uited States
OF America = T. REYNOLDS SHpr}G
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration to the
estate OF John Henry Sacknan. late of Abbott.
IolteT county, Pa, deceased. have been granted
70 lhe subscriber. all persons indebted to said es-
taLS are requested 10 make immediate payment
and those having claims or demands againsf the
estate OF the said decedent viii make known the
same, without delay, TO CHAS. RFISSMANN
Coudersport Pa, Feb 7, 1873
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Executors Notice.

WHEREAS, letters TcStamentary 70 the estate
OF Miriam Monroe, late Of the Borough of Lewis
vile, Potter county Pa, have been granted 10 the
subscriber, ali persons indebted to said estate are
requested To make immediate payment, and those
having claims or demands against the estate of
the said decedent VIII make known the same,
without delay, to GEO. ". WARD,
LcwisyHe, Dec. &c, 1872. Executor.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07

NOR SALE, at this onfcc-so make room for
''rrer ure-,rs--4 Rromstrup Hand
q BUGGiA~ CARD = JOE Fi.E~,-a.s \ , Inside
chase. Both presses ju coat order.
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Administrator S Notice,

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration 20 the
estate of Henry II. Dent, late OF BrUOkaud Pot
ter county. Pa. deceased. have been granted ~
the subscriber, all persons Indebted 70 said estate
are requested 10 make Immediate payment, and
those having claims Ordemaud~ against the estate
OF the said deCedeut viii make known the same,
without delay, to WILLIAM DENT,
BrnOklaud, Dec. ~, lSI2
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Notice.

Ny wife, Florence Smith, having left my bed
and board without just cause or provocation;
hereby caution all persons against harbOrng Ur
trusting her Onmy account as ] shall pay no debts
other contracting after this date
LEVI G. SMITH.
Harrison, Dec. ., 1872 23+
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Divorce Notice

OLIVE ". WILJANS.i Libel in Divorce.
To olive ~. Williams. RcspoudylI:-lou are
hereby notified that S1ti g0rHG and ui1SStt, tt,,sr1u
GaN" been issued in this case AMI returned ufkW.
on are therefore required 10 he ami appear al the
ueN' ie3m of the Court uf Common Pleas 0f Pot
ter toE1y, or iu default thereof the Court il ,c-
cree a Divorce.
: 7. REI NOLnS. SLcrtH.
-aLLll.rsu0rt. San. I5. ISIa
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
9utal alutites.
AsPLEEDID line of ladies waterproof
goods may be found at c. II. Simmons.
for one dollar per yard.
A Beautiful Handwriting

A Beautiful Handwriting.
There are but few Of our readers who would not
Hhe ~ acquire rapid and beautiful handwriting
Tor there i no one accom9. fSauent 50 hiphfy
pilLed a. this The business colleges OF the t.,,
+ Try nave afforded the best ifiNErarriofi. ir thi-
olallch ana nave succeeded IA producing the most
deNoihpl>Hed peHhdh. The best peuman IN
america tJ-'ids l. ttuf. GAskEIL, Pres't OF the
/ bf4 ant StrdttOR College of Manchester \ A
There are lev lovers ui the bc4utifll am 1I iI
ihaiisiilp "hu have EUJ heard ol THIS wuu,ferflI
peHlIan and laany have seen specimens OF hi. skin
lls large specimens have attracted great attention
IN New ORR City and throughout the country
",siS "teA nave "eeu paced on exhibition.
lie Is now engaged day and night sending out
copies Tor stlilu>IructiGn which he write, iiiIu-
seII expressly Tor applicants, 50 that auy one can
learn To write at the nome uresile These contain
fu printed Instructions. aud are put nm i'm -,r
hedN! envelopes and sent Dy mail prepaid fOrS 30
per package. They are all nunbere.i and 50 fulIy
. explained that Eo one can tail 10 learn rapiIIy
from tlIeTu IneY have been Ouieret Us thousands
-H"t ~ poor writers alone, but by the leading
teachers OF peunaHShiP throughout the I-nit,,l
STATES altd OGltiia. oar readers would do we'll
70 write Tor package, aS nothing 80 complete
petUuluI ana Hseiul Tor seii-iastnurtiOu viii ever
agala be Offered them,
TOWNSHIP and School Treasurers
having demands against the late Com-
ty Treasurer can have their accounts
settled by calling on Dan Baker, ESQ.
at the Recorders Office. Coudersuort.
Pa. 4. l.. HARVEY. Ia. yrcox
CA0R0ed Hands, face, rough skin. pinpIes
rh@"orn, salt-rl!cuui, and other cutaneons atTer-
tloh> cured, aud the SKIN made soft ami smooth
NeiI, Hazard Il Co, New York BE ,.rrt4fl, ANA
get the JURjp~F Yiir Soap. as there are many
worthless limitations made with common tar. %
The Potter journal and news item. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1872-1874, 1873-02-07
Partnership Notice.

iyres II.II. Dec. L.. l~.2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12
schencE,s PuImonic syrup,

SEAwEED TOXIC and MANDRAKE
Pills. These are the only medicines
that will cure Pulmonary Consumption.
DR.. Schenck has been In constant prac.
tice over thirty years continually examin.
ing lungs, and knows his medicines, If
properly taken. will cure consumption.
His Mandrake Pills cleanse the liver and
stomach; his Seawood Tonic dissolves the
food, stimulates the coating OF the stop.
ach and aids digestion; his Pulmonic
Syrup ripens the matter, and nature
throws 1t of without any exertlon. Pre-.
pared and for sale by J. q. sCHENcK &
Son, N. E. corner Sixthand Arch streets,
Philadelphia, and by druggists and deal.
ers generally. cod
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12
REV York DrH Goods Market.

NEW York, February 1.-THE Dry
Goods trade continues to improve slowly
and agents representing cotton goods are
fairly active. The market for cottons Is
very strong and all leading makes Of
brown and bleached sheetingS and shirt.
ings are sold ahead by agents. Corset
jeans and Cottonades improving in first
hands, and rolled Jacconetts are moro
active. Prints and ginghams arc in good
request from first hands and jObbers.
Delaines are quiet. Fancy cassimeres
and diagonal Worsted coating are In i'm
proved demand. Foreign goods rather
better in first hands, but iobbers quiet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12

CINCINNATI, February 11.-Flour-Dull
at 81 00a9 IS. Wheat-No. 2 red winter
81 70a1 70. Corn-Quiet at 4lc.' Rye
SOa97c. Oats, 3ls39c. Barley-Unchang.
ed. Pork-Nominslly unchanged. Lard
Steady; steam 7fc; kettle TIC. Bulk
meats-Steady; shoulders 4tc; clear &c.
Bacon-Shoulders 5tc; clear rib sides
74a7fc; clear 7fc. Green mests-Season
substantially over. Hogs-Slow. at
"a 40a4 90. Whisky-Steady ct SOC.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12

An enterpFising gambling house in
Denver recently hired q rather fresh
young man from the States to do little
"cappln." He soon spotted a.burly man
oIruStic dress and manners, who looked
Tor all the world like an honest ranchman
from down the Platte, and just dis
mounted from a wagon load Of potatoes
somewhere round the corner. The cap,
per drew him into conversation, AMI the
rustic dropped" on the game at once,
was piled with numerous social glasses,
aad rather gradually and extensively In.
veigled into the lair Of the tiger. When
the Ingenious youth called tho attention
oEold King Pharaoh himself to the prize
be had in tow, that potentate rudely ask.
ed him, what the ibid You pilot
The Chief Of Police In here ior:n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12
INSTRUCTIONS TO BDDERs AND roSTNAsTER

INSTRUCTIONS TO BDDERs AND PoSTNAsTERs
Containing also conditions 10 BE- Incorporated IN
ne contradict 10 he Ertsnt the Department may
dem proper.
1. Seven minutes arc allowed to each interme-
dlAte office, when not otherwise specified, Tor as
sorting tho mails.
&, on routes where tho mode Of conveyance
admits OF 4, tho special agents OF the Post once
| Department, also post Oiilc0 blanks, mall bags,
| locks and keys, arc 10 DO conveyed without extra
3. SWAY bIIlS' or receipts prepared By post.
| masters, or other agents Of the Department, will
accompany the mails, sPGeiniylng INC na@0et ana
By the postmAStsfB, to Insure regularity In the
delivery OF bags and pouches.
| Z, No pay viii DO made Tor trips not perform
Cd: and for each OF such omissions, II tho failure
/ bo occasioned by the fault Of the contractor OF
CARRIER, three tiniea tho pay Of tho Tip will be
deducted. For arrivals 90 far behind time % ia
break connection with depending malls, and moi
sufficiently excused, one.fourth Of tho compen'
BAuon for the tTlp Is subject 10 forfeiture. RoE
/ repeated delInquencles OF tho kind herein Spoei'
a6d, enlarged penalties, propoFtoned 20 the IA
ture thereof, and tho importance OF the mall,
may DO made.
5. For leaving behind or throwing OF the mails,
or any portion Of them, for the admission OF pas
Sengeri, or for being concerned n se!uInR ~
or running an express, conveying inteillgeneC
IN advance OF the mall q quarters pay may
4, PineS Will DO imposed, unless the delln.
uucney DO promptly and satisfactorily explained
by certificates Of postmRsteTl or the Afidayin o.
miner credible persOnS, for falling 10 arrive II
contract time; for neglect 70 take tho mall from
Or deliver It into, post ofice for suffering II U
he wet, injured, destroyed, robbed or lost AnG
for refusing, aftcr demand, 70 convey tne inAi
As frequently ~ the contractor runs, or Is con
corntd In running coach, car, or steamboat OF
| 4 FoutA,
T. Tho Postmaster General may Annul the con
tract FOR repeated failures 10 run agreeably Il
contract: for violating the post ouleo laws, o
diSoboying Tho Instructions Of tho Department
Tor FefiSInR 10 dIschargO carrier when TequiF
cd bY Inc Department 10 do 90; for running n
express as Aforesaid; or for transporting pesson
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12

Here issome rather peculiar talk from
Sfsliglous paper, the New York O5sttuer /:
The conviction Is taking strong hold Of
The public mind that tho makers and exec.
ulos Of law have ceased to be adequate to
the protection OF society. Il will, indeed,
be an awful state OF things when the PEG.
pie, In their original sovereignty, discard
Tue lorms and ministers Of law and take
naked Justice into their own hands. We
venture to predict that in ten ycurs OF
les from time, II the Twecds and Con,
noIlyS, the Garveys and Keysers, the
SIokeses and Fosters, the Scannels and
Kings, are suffered to escape the penallle.
Of the law, society will push the codC
a'ide and visit thieves and murdercrs will
IWtlt Punishment, sure a. fate and Just a
@sludEeneuts Of heaven"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12
baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, Februaryj IL Flour
Goo. demand, prices unchanged. Wheat
Unchanged. Corn-Dull mixed WeS'
tern 90. 0ats-Quiet, mixed western 4l
AZ. Rye-Steady 90a95. Provisions
Quiet. Mess Pork-$13 90. Bacon
Shoulders 6t;SSrib sides 7fa9; clear rib 81
Western Butter-Scarce 26a27. Whisky
Dull at 02fa93.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-12

CHICAGO, February 11.-Flour-Firrn
sales Of extra spring at 81 00a9 90
Wheat-No. 2 1921. Corn-No.
mixed 3lta 31tc, 0Ats-No. 2 96tc
Rye-No. 2 65ic. Barley-Fall No. Z
72ia75c. Pork $12 IS. Lard TIC, Bull
sts-shoulders 40 loose; 4to packed
short clear packed 8ic. Green meats quiet
Hams at 9c for IA lb averages.