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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Excursion Tickets. The G. & N.
w. Railroad will sell tickets TO the
Interstate Exposition, at Chicago.
The rates are the same as arc usually
adopted on such occas ons, one and
one fifth fare for the round trip.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

No MORE WHEAT STuBBLs NOR
TRASH will clog your plows If you
will get one of Parker & Lewis
Stubble Tenders. Come cheap! Fit
any pillow Are simply constructed,
and work 10 charm. See them.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Do NOT Throw AWAY Your OLD
Flows when You want a sulky gang
pillow, but buy a Mcconnell Sulky
gang pillow attachment OF Parker &
Lewis, Tama City or Traer, put your
plows to it, and you have a sulky
gang complete. Comes at less than
one halt tue price Of regular sulky
gang.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Diamond swivel Sulky gang plows
at Parker u Lewis Tama CITY and
Iraer arc the lightest draft gang
pillow in the world, and warranted to
scour in any soil.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

MoHE MACHINES, MORE RED RIB
.RoNs.--A car load of Wheeler &
Wilson Sewing machines have jus:
arrived at II. GaIicy's store, and the
sowing machine wants of Toledo,
and surrounding country can now tc
supplied, with the machines that re-
ce!vcd the red -lbbon at both Fairs
held in Tama Co.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

REPORT OF The FA1R.-We publish
q full report of the Far, held north
Of Toledo last week. Those desiring
extra copies of TIE CHRONICLE con-
tanning the report can be accommo.
dated at the City Book Store, or at
this office. We will probably pub
fish the premium last next week.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Many Of the county Treasurers
Throughout the State postponed the
delinquent tax sale on account of the
financial crisis.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Co.'s To OsAaE.- Rev Il. N. Ear
hart. for tho past three years pastor
of the Methodist Church in this
place, goes to Usage to minister to
the spiritual wants of the people tor
the present conference year. While
regrettlng our own loss, we congrat-
ulatc the good people OF Usage IN
securing the services Of so worthy q
minister and by this change Usage
society has gained much by tho
acquisition to its circle OF our la'e
pastor aud family. The best w'sne'
OF legion 81 friends will follow IN
retiring pastor to his new ne'd .
labor, and the prayers OF his churcl
will continue for his increased wei
fore in the ministry. May the famll,
find as many and warm friends y
their new hcme, as they leave \
Toledo.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

oMIssIoN.-In our report of the
Fair held on the Fair Grounds at
lama City, we Inadvertently omitted
making mentlon of the good music
furnished by the lama City Brass
Band.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Two 'jall BIRDS now share the
hospitality of Deputy Sheriff Bielby.
They are charged with forging wheat
checks at Traer, with intent to de-
fraud Brooks & Moore who cashed
checks.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

ERRAruM.-In last weeks paper
we mentioned that b. Frank Garrl-
had been arrested on q 'chargc OF
murder" The charge was al assault
10 commit murder.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

A sable member OF the ge'sas cfn's
went a fuking" through one OF the
glass doors of w. F. Johnston q
Co.'s store, Monday forenoon.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

The straight Republican ticket IN
this county will be elected by very
handsome majority, unless the omens
belle future events most shamcfully.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Go TO TuE PoLLs next TUESDAY, and
vote the straight REPUBLICAN,
TICKET.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

The Des Moines Daily Republican
has been sold 10 tho State Printing
Company.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Other trotting and equestrian ex.
ercises will be had on the day above
mentioned, and general good time
is Ed.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

w. N. Brown has the best gu ct.
fine cut tobacco-Good.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Try w. N. Browns nice fine.cut
-6O cts. per lb.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

Camery d Son keep constantly
on hand q full stock of Wagons,
Flows, Pumps and Corn Shelters.
Give them q call. 4i44
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

CoopgR WAGoxs-CooPER WAGONS
Nearly three car full loads sold
this fall-13O in the last thirteen
months, 90 in a week and 8 in sln-
ole day, by Parker & Lewis, at Ia
ma city and Tracr. They are the
best built, ironed, finished, seasoned
painted, running, selling and pleasing
wagon in Iowa. They sell them
selves, and Parker d Lewis put them
up and take tho pay for them as the,
90 ont. Warranted. Be sure to bu,
a Cooper.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

The coach heretofore used on the
T & N. w. Railroad is at Clinton,
receiving repairs.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

LIVERY CmANGE.-Mr. Z. S. Ma.
gee has leased Furry Newcomers
Livery stable, west of the Court
House, and is putting in some OF the
finest rigs ever in lama County. 1t
is his intention to supply the demand
for good teams, and those in want Of
livery accommodation will do vel.
to patronize him. 1t Is also his
intention to stand at the head Of the
list OF lama County livery men, and
"Ev" is just the boy to accomplish
that when he has such fine horses and
carriares.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

DON'T VOTE any but tho REpUpL,.
CAR TICKET.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

w. N. Brown beats them all on
Tobacco and Cigars.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09
premium PLows! PREMIUM Flows

PREMIUM PLows! PREMIUM Flows !!
Since the State Fair Parker d
Lewis have been receiving, at their
ware rooms, in Tama City and Trser
the finest stock of premium plows
ever brought to lama county. They
have the John Deere, Ottawa Clip
per, Chicago Plow Co., Dixon and
Peru City Flows. Bought at BED
Rock Prices, and they will sell at
bottom figures. Take look at their
extensive stock and satisfy your
selves.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09
qhs q''sa' &''''"'e's'
Toledo, Iowa,
Thursday, October 8, 1873.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

eW Try those S ct. cigars at w
N. Browns.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09
The Fair Broken up by the Rain
Of Friday.

Adjournment Of the Trotting for Two
Weeks.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

A Display OF Articles in the Hall I'm.
equalled at any Fair ever Held
In Tama County.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09
UVer Seven Hundred EntrieS.

PARTIAL LIST OF EXHIBITORS.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

guVHOMAS 8. FREE, Attorney at law,
Toledo, iowa. Office in Court 1lousc.
Also U. s. COMMISSIONER. Cv3n9tf
nEO. L. BAILEY, Attorney & Counsellor
II st Law, Toledo, Iowa. Office over
Galley's Store.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-09

PPELGATE b K1NNE, Attorneys and
II Councillors at Law, Toledo, Iowa. Of
CO in Stone building, over W. G Walters
Grocery Store v3n0tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
Opening Of PnrIiament-Fhe Queens
Speech.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-Parliament assembled to-
day. The Queen in her speech first aliudes to
the mission Of Sir Bartl: Frcre in his move
ueut for the suppression Of the slave trade on
Tie cast coast Of Africa The decision Of the
Emperor William in the San Juan boundary
question is touched upon Parliament will, III
due course of time be asked to provide tor the
payment Of the sun Judged by the Geneva
tribunal to be due from Great Britain to the
United States for damages Inflicted upon
American commerce by the Confederate cruls-
ers Thief Queen expresses her acknowledg-
ments to the Emperor of Germany and the
Geneva arbitrators for the pains they bestowed
upon the work assigned to them. A treaty
for the eXlraditoU of criminals has been con-
Guided with Belgium.
Abiding to the present dispute between
Russia aud Great Britain in relation to the
movements of the former power 10 central
Asia, Her Majesty says correspondence has
passed with view to fixing the boundary line
Of the Northern frontier Of Afghanlstan in or
der to insure tranquility in Central Asia.
The papers on this subject as we'll as 9th
ers above mentioned will be laid before
Parliament The estimates for the coming
financial year will soon be presented to the
House of Commons. Although the harvest
has been, to some extent, deficient, the general
condition of Great Britain is satisfactory. a
measure will be submitted to Parliament at an
early day for settling the question OF university
education in Ireland, which will be formed with
careful regard to the rights and conSclences OF
all. Other legislative subjects will be present
cd during the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

i0i Gifts valued ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
20 CO TICKETS-ONLY s. EACH.

The distribution of GIFTS will take place im-
mcdiately after the Concert, on the vast stage of
tho Opera House. and in full view of the audi
cnce under the immediate supervision of the
President and Directors Of the VUE DE LEAU
COMPANY, and the following distinguished
gentlemen, who have kindly consented to be
present and see that the gifts are properly dis
tributed rs advertised:
Hon. John X. Ludlow, Mayor of Norfolk.
Hon. Il. 5. Watts, Mayor OF Portsmouth,
Hon D. b. Whitehead, ex-Mayor of Norfolk.
Col. Walter H. Taylor, of Norfolk.
james G. Holiday, esq, of Portsmouth.
Should the tickets be not all sold when the
Concert comes off the presents will be distrlb-
utcd in proportion to the number sold.
Currency Gifts will be paid in CASH at our
banking house, in the city Of Norfolk, on pro-
srntation of the tickets entitled thereto, without
discount. For further particulars and for tick
cts, apply 10 the undersigned, who alone are su-
The undersigned, Directors Of the Vue de
l. Eau Company, pledge themselves to the pub
lie that the above Grand Concortshal take place
on THURSDAY, February 10Th, 1873, as an
nounccd in the above card, on the basis of the
original advertisement ne to the distribution of
gifts.
VIM. Lamb, +. J. Nicely, NJ. Parks
V. ID. Groner, VIM H. White w Reed,
+. e. Chic Geo w. Grice, N. Burruss,
4. G. Lindsey.
All orders for tickets promptly attended to.
BURRUSS, SON s. CO.,
Financial Agents, Vue de L Eau Co.,
Norfolk, Virginia.
GEORGE Z. FRENCH,
Agent for the sale OF tickets in Alexandria.
Norfolk jan lists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
Bribery Investigations.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb G.-Tom Doris, son Of Gen.
Doris, testified yesterday before the Senatorial
bribery committee in jefferson City. He said
his father loaned E1ens about 5 500, but there:
was nothing TO indicate for what it was loaned
1t was u mere bagalellr; Edens was a general
acquaintance, in want Of the luxtlrles OF lite
and it was ascertained how much money he
could get away with. Wilson got about the
same amount az Edens but had given no obl-
CATION for it; Wilson was supposed to have
some influence and General Doris was llberal
Witness distributed small amounts among
friends ranging from 500 to $50 and he was
only surprised that they did not ask for more.
He brought about $15,0UO to Jefferson City.
The money was borrowed from his mother
who, in turn borrowed it from his father 1t
was got for lobbying purposes and to banquet
the members if his father was elected; also to
supply the wants of the members should they
need assistance His plan was to mix around
among the members aud make himself agree
able As to whether he accomplished the
latter Mr.. Walker and Mr.. Bel of this commit
tee could tell as he associated with them. lie
personally spent about $500. The remainder
of the sis, 900 was sent hack to his mother 10
St. Louis His father aud Col. Bogy had
large dealings in money many years ago. Much
more of this sort of testimony was given BY
Mr.. Doris, but there was nothing IN relation
to bribery or in any way connecting Col. Bogy
or auy other candidate excepting his father III
| the use of money,
Topeka, Feb. G.-The Senate, yesterday,
conquered in the resolution passed by the House
to appoint joint committee to investigate the
charges Of bribery in the recent Senatorial cleo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
LOCAL E9SEHs'EEES.

The INDIGNATION of several residents Of the
western part Of the city was aroused yesterday
evening by what they considered the upuSiti-
able whipping of Il little boy by a policeman
who had caught him tugging at bell pulls, nor
was it asSuaged until they found that he was
spanking his own son.
Work on the repairs to the Alexandria Canal
at the site of the break. near -Four Mic Run,
was resumed to-day Track laying on the
double track of the Alexandria and Washing
ton Railroad was also recommended to-day, after
the temporary suspension caused by the late
freeze,
The horses of the Adams Express Company
are suffering considerably from the effects OF
the late prevailing epizootic. One of them has
been sent to af ctcrinaly surgeon III w ashlngtoD
with the gIaudcrS and another one has the
dropsy so badly that the skin of one Of its legs
has burst.
Mr.. W. A. Smoot having waited in vain for
the city authorities to make the sidewalks near
the intersection of Union and Princess streets
passabIe. took the bull by the horns this
morning, and set gang of his own laborcrs at
work upon The needed Improvement.
1t is not known whether Judge Keith will
app,int the day for the execution OF the death
sentence upOn " ll!lam Jack son during Nlca-
ton or at the next term OF the Circuit Court
Charles Manlcy will he hung on the 18th proX.
Two gentlemen from Loudoun county, who
came here in a sleigh, were caught by the
warm weather, and hal to send their vehicle
back in wagon, and ride their horses home
bare backed and with blind brides
Ferdinand Travers, member Of the Sun
Fire Company, while engaged in cleaning that
engine this morning had his face badly cut by
the sudden descent Of an arm upon which
another member had jumped. ~.
The erection of the new fish house of tn!
Associated Potomac .hcrmcn, at Fishtown and
the rigging of scin,s going on there this morn
inr were agreeable evidences Of the approach
of the fishing season.
The Mechanics Home Association held a
mee,i,. in the hall Of The friendship Engine
House last night About one, hun'red and
| twenty-five dollars were paid i'll but III business
| of importance was transacted. ..,.r,
An attempt was made by some co}orcd boys
to raise an alarm of fire early last night IN the
upper part Of the city, but it was frustrated by
a gentleman who was passing at the time.
All the municipal officers eXcept:the Mayor,
whose court will be he'll there tomorrow. are
occupying their new offices III the market house
| building.
The ice on the Maryland flats, was dotted to-
day with persons engaged HI gathering drift
wood. Some valuable lumber, it is said, has
been secured.
The side walks near the extrcmitics Of all Of
the streets are in an almost impossible condi-
ton.
The weather, to-day though comparatively
mild was cloudy, with l,ulp breeze from the
southwest.
Contrary to the expectations of duckers, no
ducks have made their appearance, since the
late thaw, on the river in this neighborhood
The annual church meeting of the NJ. Il.
Church South will be held toni ght.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

To RETAIN Ills SEAT. 1t is understood
that Judge Underwood will retain his scat in
the Board al Aldermen under the following
provision in the original Executive order pro-
hbiting federal officials holding other offices,
Issued Jan. IL And further, that The accep-
lauce or continued holding of any such State,
Territorial, or municipal office, whether cleo
tive or by appointment, by any person holding
civil office as aforesaid, under the Government
ofthe United States, ether than judicial offices
under the Constitution of the United States,
will be deemed vacation Of the Federal office
held by such person, and will be taken to be,
and will be treated as resignation BY such
Federal officer of his commission or appolnt-
Ment 10 the service of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
COMM Essel.&L.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, February 6.-The
market for Wheat is heavy, ut = decline 2a3c on
al grades offerings Of l2G bushels white and
1882 of rod, with sales of the former at 1S5 for
common, 2lO and 2l2 for choice and of the lat
ter at It's and 1870 for damaged and common
samples, 100 and 200 for fair to good, I03 and 209
for very good to prime and 2l0 for choice
Corn is active at II decline; offerings of S9G bush
els mixed, with sales vt G3 and Gl Offerings of
81 bushels Rye, with sales at %, los and JOG.
Oats are steady; sales at 81. with Offering: Of 23O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
Gen. Dix and the Union Pacific IL. IL.

New York, Feb. Elm an interview with
Charles ?. Blake, son-in-law of Governor Dix,
that gentleman says as to the $4,000 paid to
Dix by the Union Pacific Company, that money
was paid by the directors of the road as salary
due him as President; also Tor certain stock OF
the road which he had purchased and on which
he never received anything. This amount was
nearly $4,000 less than was actually due.
General Dix never had anything to do with the
Credit Mobllier at all An Albany dispatch on
the same subject says that Dix is now preparing
a statement con6rmatory Of the above and will
also show that he never received any fee what
ever from the Union Pacific He took part OF
his salary in bonds of the road and on settle
mcnt disposed Of them as stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
Slavery I'm Cuba.

New York, Feb. 6.-An Havana letter says
that a number Of Spanish shareholders held a
meeting in that city to consider means for an
ticipatiug the intentions of the home govern
ment on the subject OF slavery. a proposition
was made to have the slaves replaced with
contracted coolies, and that money be raised
for this object The meeting was not favor
able to an enanci patton project, and broke up
without doing anything definite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
's'sap Markets..

New YORK February G.-Stocks active.
Gold firm ut l3f. Money firm ut :! to l-32 per
cent Flour quiet and steady. Whcai steady.
Corn unchanged.
BALTIMORE, February G:--Virsinia Gs, con-
solidatcd, 55s West Virginias IA bid to-day
Cotton dull low midllings 19s4l9i. Flour i'll
fair demand prices unchanged. Wheat firm
and unchanged Corn-white Southern dull ut
IS; yellow Southern active and firm ut 6Osj2;
mixed Western quiet but firm, at ~. Oats
steady; Southern 44siS; Western mixed 40; DO
white H. Rye quiet and unchanged Lay un-
nh rad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
GrEIcE CIIfEE SIGNAL OEFICER.

WAsHlNGTON, Feb 5, I I a. u.
Probabilities. For New England light to
fresh souhvrly and westerly winds and partly
cloudy weather For Dorthcrn portion OF Mid,
die States, southcry and westerly winds and
generally clear weather, but for southern por-
ton, eastery and southerly winds, cloudy wealth
or and probably areas of light rain. For South
Atlantic and Gulf States east Of the Mississippi
southerly to westerly winds, cloudy weather
and rain areas. From Ohio Vally to Lake Erie
and the Upper Lakes westerly to southerly
wiuds gradually backing to southwestery and
southeastcrly, rising temperature, aud iucleas-
ing coudiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

SMALLPOX. There were no new cases OF
smallpox nor any deaths from that disease
reported this morning, and all the existing
cases are said to be improving. The quaran,
tine Of the hospital is under the supervision Of
of Mr.. John l.. Boyer, who, however, like the
war horse and the battle field stiff the air of
that place from afar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, February 6, 1873.

WASHINGTON, February 6, 1873.
SENATE.
The Senate, to-day, considered and passed a
number of pension bills from the House.
The Diplomatic Appropriation bill was then
taken up and considered.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Iu the House Of Representatives motion to
pay G. C. Bowen $4,000 for expenses in con-
testing the seat of De Large, from South Caro-
lima, was discussed, and the amount reduced to
$3.50.
The House then considered the Postal APP
preparation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
Consolidation.

New York. Feb. GA bill will be intro
.,'uc,d in the LEGISLATURE in few days provld-
ing for the appointment Of a committee to con,
slider and report plan for the consolidation OF i
New York and Brooklyn under one munleipal
unrarnmant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

RIVER NEWS The open track II the river
is gradually widening, but though the ice Oh
the flats has been sofcucd, as there has been
no rise iu thu water nor any WIND, 1t remains
stationary. Tug boats make their way to aud
FINN Washington with considerable difficulty
Init the Washington ferry boats will not at
,amnt massage until the latter part OF the
week and not then unless the weather shall
continue as mild as it is at present. The
steamer L G. Knight remains hard and fast
arroupd above the Long Bridge, but is thought
Ly some 10 be out of the way OF the main body
Of ice that will come by here on It's way down.
The schooner Mary ~ Tyler, liz ht, came down
this morning from Washington III tow OF tug
and will bad with cal at the wharvcs OF the
HAMPSHIRE and Baltimore Coal COMPANY.
Three If the five tug oats that lett here yes
ter,lay with TOYS for Quantlco have returned.
They brought back with them the schooner
NJ d, Cranmer from Norfolk, which has been
towed on t. Washington, and they report lcar-
inn II Quautic1 two tug boats, SIX oyster boats
aud the coasters CnrnclIa, lrom Norfolk, and
Lula Lynn, from Richmond, all bound up;
that the Vessels heretofore reported there,
bound out, have sailed that there Is no ice OF
any account above Indian Head; aud that the
only real obstruction to navigation Is that
caused by the ice between Forts Washington
and Fo,t. The steamer Ann Eliza left here
this morning for Washington, but will return
with barge in tow, aud with the steamer
New York will sail to d'y for Philadelphia. A
row boat crossed the river this morning and
brought over passengers FROM Opossum Hall.
The f,llowing telegram was received last even
Ing from Harper's Ferry: POTOMAC is rising,
and the Shenandoah has risen three feet but
falling now, at ) p IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

TIE WAwAsET. The steamer Wawaset is
now in Baltimore undergoing extensive repairs
and improvements preparatory to the resump-
ton of her trips to Cone river and the Potomac
landings. Among the improvements is hand
some saloon which has been built on the hurr-
can deck, and which will add greatly to the
comfort and convenience of passengers.