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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-09-05

4HS ettltOf Oh Llle IarlS rays, VINO mas
killed eighteen men in duels, and has
one to kill next month, has been offered
place on the Weekly Mountain. Six
editors have died with their boots on
during the past year, and the proprie-
tors confidently expect that first class
salamander like Paul, will be a little
durable.
The Philadelphia EUeni,ag Bulletin,
editorially, is of opinion that the price
Of coal will he high this winter. The
| vast coal traffic of Pennsylvania is now
almost entirely in the hands of q few
gigantic corporations. These under
took in the spring to regulate prices so
as to prevent stagnant spring and
summer, and an Overcrowded autumn
traffic. The mode adopted was to in
crease the Wholesale rates ten cents a
ton each month, and the production
was checked to such an extent that this
was readily effected.
A conflict has arisen in four coun-
ties of India between the Zemindars.
or native country gentlemen or landed
proprietors, and their Mohammedan
tenantry, owing to the extortionate
rent demanded The Mussulmans of
Pubna, 800, OOOin number, have formed
a union, aid resolved not to paw rent
at all, except to the British magistrate.
The richest county in India, Dacca,
and Tipperah, half civilized district,
followed suit. The people mean to
pay the land tax, but not to have any
more landlords. 1t is said that the
English would lose should the native
masses carry their point against the
Zemindars, as in that event the full
amount of rent would never be forth
coming
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-09-05

Three fall and winter suits, just
completed by an acknowledged author
ity, will afford some indication of the
fall styles. One was of black cash
mere, the skirt plaiu and demi-traineG,
the polonaise long, simply looped at
the sides and trimmed with black but
tons. Black elastic belt fastened with
| jet clasp at the back. Loops al, silk
| cord and buttons were attached to the
skirt under the polonaise, SO that. it
could be drawn up to the walking
| length.
Black bnt!ons and jet ornaments
have taken the place, to some extent,
of oxytlised silver, upon all black CO.'S
TUNES, but the change is Il matter of
taste. Buttons and clasps of old silver
are still fashi"nably worn. Where Jet
is used, Il Jet chatelaine is added,
from which Il large black fan is sus-
pended, giving Il thoroughly convent
ual effect. 4 second costume consisted
of skirt and polonaisc also, in soft,
thick, satin finished black silk. It was
the same i'll design as the other, only
the train was about Il quarter of yard
longer. The polonaise was trimmed
with deep thread lace, and was
c.ttiSnb up Win ~ NIflt Sltte SttSl1 OF
black wafered ribbon. instead of being
belted in. Il should have been re-
marked that both we're finished with
fraise at the throat, lined with fine,
plated crepe tiSsc.
The third suit-worth mentioning
for its usefulness and adaptahility-
consisted of plain skirt, double breasted
Gabrielle polonaise, extra cape and
cloak, the cape of which formed the
sleeves; all of English all wool
waterproof cloth, marine blue in color.
The pOlonaise and cape were trimmed
with two widths of wide, black braid
and buttons, the skirt and wrap were
finished with broal hem stitched
with black. The polonaise was lined
with flannel to the waist, and together
with the cape forms a complete winter
suit, the waterproof being adapted
for wear in storms over any dress.
Symponice or shaded costumes are
in preparation for dinner and evening
wear One | have seen in three shades
of pale green, finished with tulIe and |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
Our Mothers.

who were the best and tidiest housewives il
the world excepting our grandmothcrs took
especial pride 10 the possession of rows of tin
ware that glistencd like polished mirror
Every article about their houses susceptible Of
iarly frightened up until it fairly glistened
With their primitive materials, such as Bath
brick. emery, rotten stone, etc., 1t was serious
labor albeit one of love. Nowadays, however,
their daughters use Sapoio, and in one hour
Gao polish more articles and do it better than
they could in whole day. If you wish to ex-
eel your mothers in the brightness of your
kitchen ware, use Sapolio. sep 29-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
The Washington Banks.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-At a meeting Of
the bank directors, officers and bankers Of the
city of Washington, held on the 9TH inst, the
following preamble and resolutions were adopt
ed to 90 into effect on the 29th instant:
Resolred, That in view of the present un-
called for and unnecessary demands upon the
banks and bankers of this district for currency
for other than business purposes, and tor ship,
ment to other cities a very large amount hav.
ing already been drawn and 10 view Of the
fact that without exception all the large cities
of the United States have adopted similar pre-
cautionary measures, the representatives of the
banks and business men of the District Of Co.
lumbia, having full confidence in the sound con
dition of their largest institutions, have united
for mutual support, and pledge themselves to
the following line Of policy, believing it to be
for the best interests OF the community and OF
the interest which they represent:
Resolrcd, That the banks and bankers Of the
District form themselves into an association.
which shall elect a comptrolling committee OF
six, into whose hands any bank or banker OF
the association shall have the right to deposit
securities, collateral the value whereof is TO be
affixed by said committee, as tollows,v viz: Bonds
their value, and other securities at value to
the said affixed value each bank or banker
placing such collateral in the hands of said com
mittce may issue certificates and certify checks,
which, upon being presented and stamped, &C
cepted by said committee, shall be received by
all the banks and bankers of the association for
their full value, in payment Of all maturing
notes or other claims
Rcsolred, That this arrangement shall 60
into effect on the 29th of September, and con-
tinue until November lst, 1873.
Signed by the National Metropolitan Bank (,
the Second National Bank, the Freedman $
Bank, the German American Bank, the Ma
tionalSavings Bank and Lewis johnson 4 Go. S
Bank.
The banks in this city which did not sign the
above agreement are the Bank OF Washington,
Riggs 6 Co., the National Bank Of the Rcpub.
lie, the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and
the National Bank OF Georgetown.
United States coupons maturing November
lst will be paid on and after Monday, Septem-
Der 29th, upon rebate of interest, at the rate
OF six per cent per annum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
NENES OF THE DA u
" To sho,o the very age and body Of the Tmes'"

The ravages of the yellow fever at Shreve-
port are appalling. The list Of victims num-
Der member of Congress and other eminent
men. The death roll for Friday numbered
twenty-five, yesterday fifteen. A Dispatch
from Memphis states that there We're twenty
two interments on Saturday, making q
total for the week of ninety decrease OF
thirty from last week. The yellow fever has
also appeared at Cairo, Illinois, there having
been six or eight fatal cases already.
The State Central Committee Of the Illinois
Farmers Association has issued call to all
farmers clubs, oranges, agricultural societies,
&C., OF the u S. to send one delegate from
each organization to meet in Chicago on Oeto-
Der 22d. to discuss the interests OF the Indus
trial classes and perfect national organization.
Two-thirds Of the mining town OF Falrplay,
Colorado, was destroyed by fire on Friday night.
The postofice, land office, express office. hotels,
and all the stores and business places with two
or three exceptions, were burned. Great suffer
ing are expected to result as the weather Is eS-
tremely cold.
The case of Rosenzweig, whose murder OF
Miss Amelia Welby by abortion. was made SC
notorious by the trunk mystery" is now be;
ing tried, and the probability is that he will
escape justice, as the judge has declared that
the new murder law OF New York apparently
favors his release.
Nine accidents on English railways on Fri
day is fair record for one day. Ii this goes
on, this country will lose its pre-emiuence IL
that particular.
The Postofice Department is now inviting
proposals for carrying the mails Of many Of the
Western States and Territories.
A New York dispatch says that movement
has been made looking to the making of u pill
grimage in this country.
Col. Chas. j. Biddlc, one Of the proprietors
of the Philadelphia Age, died Yesterday, in
Philadelphia.
Bishop Randall, of the Episcopal Church died
Yesterday morning of pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The Stock Exchange at New York is, by the
decision Of the governing committee, to be
opened tomorrow morning, after being closed
for week This action, it is stated, was pre-
cipitatcd by the resolution of the New York
clearing house on Saturday. authorizing an un-
limited issue Of loan certificates. The commit
tee will to-day adopt some method in regard to
the closing out Of old contracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1878.
Financial Affairs.

The greatest excitement on Saturday was at
Chicago, where several banks suspended and
much alarm was created. The solvent banks
refused to follow the action of the New York
and other banks in issuing Clearing House cer'
ti6cates and decided to 60 on in the usual way,
under the belief that the crisis is nearly ended.
The Boston and Washington banks have taken
the opposite course, and have madean arrange
ment similar to that which is now in force IN
Baltimore.
In Baltimore the week closed with more
comfortable feeling. The banks managed to
be pretty we'll equal 10 the calls OF their GUS
toners for money to pay employees, and we
have not heard of any establishment which
failed to pay up. 1t is said that the banks had
S345 900 in currency on hand, and after salts
flying reasonable demands Considerable sur
plus was left over to begin this week.
The tightness Of money was very severely
felt throughout the country on Saturday. 1t is
the day of all the week when business men and
employers require currency to settle up their
affairs and pay their employees, and the banks
very generally tried to meet, in full, the de-
mands upon them. \
We publish an important letter from Presl
dent Grant to New York capitalists, announc,
ing that the Government may issue, If neces,
sary, portion of the forty.fou millions of re-
serve currency in case the banks shall adopt
liberal policy with their customers in granting
discounts aud furnishing them with money.
The wisdom of the policy OF Initiation, the
Baltimore American says, is open to serious
doubt, but if there is no escape from employing
it, the course adopted by the President is GER
tainly the safest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
10 the Conservative Voters Offhe City
OF Alexandria.

A convention, consisting Of five 90 delegates
from each ward and township will be held in
this city on Saturday, October llth, to nominate
two (2) candidates for the House Of Delegates of
Virginia, and you are respectfully requested to
meet in your respective wards and townships on
MONDAY EVENING, the 18th instant, ut $
O'clock, to elect delegates to said convention.
The ward meetings will be held ut the follow
ing places:
LIST ward, Relief Hook and Ladder House
I'd ward Sun Engine House
Sd ward, Court House.
4th ward, Friendship Engine House.
The township committees will give notice OF
the places where their meetings will be held.
By order Of the County Committee:
JNO. B. SHOOT, Chairman.
GEO r. SHISS, Secretary. sep 25-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

RUIN OF A STATE BANK IN New JERSEY
The announcement that the State Bank of
New Brunswick, n j., had suspended created
stir on Friday The suspension, it is alleged,
was caused by the defalcation of the cashier,
G. w. Appleton, to the extent OF $500, 900 to
5000, 900. 1t is charged that he was interest
ed in carpet manufactory, and allowed the
concern to oyerdraw s3OO000. The CARPET
company is also greatly involved. Appleton is q
native of New Brunswick, and, it is alleged,
bias fed to New York, and that Governor
Parker, of New jersey, has made requisition
on Governor Dix, of New York, for him. Some
reports say that Appleton has fed to Europe.
Almost up to the last moment the deposltors
implicitly trusted the bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

TIE BANKs.-A contemporary APPLY re-
marks that no bank keeps the whole amount OF
it's liabilities in currency in its vaults if it did
the interest it pays on deposits would soon eat
up its capital 1T most, therefore, lend out and
otherwise invest its means. If, therefore, all,
or very large number of its creditors. demand
currency on any one day, it must suspend, and
suspension reacts on the business community,
parayzes trade, stops the mechanics, reduces
the price of produce, and brings trouble to
every hearth-stone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The New York Journal of Commerce says
"a he most hopeful feature of the present as
pect Of affairs is the steady demand for the bet
ter class of securities from investors, who are
tempted by the great decline in rates to take
them from the market Large amounts, much
greater than commonly supposed, have been
absorbed in this way during the last few days,
aud the process is still going on, the purchases
being altogether at private sale"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

CULpEpER COUNTY, From the Culpeper
Observer. Rev. George w. Peterkin, who
for four years has been Rector of the Episcopal
Church here took leave of his congregation on
Sunday last and on Tuesday left for Baltimore,
where he had accepted call. NJ p. had done
and was doing good work here. His course
had endeared him to all.
Il. G. Willis. justice of the peace at Rapi-
dan, Culpeper county, has notified the Govern.
or of the arrest and committal to Jail OF Osmond
Dennis, accused of murder in New London.
Connecticut, and the Governor has transmitted
a copy Of the communication to the Governor
of said State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

A DOUBLE MURDER of peculiarly horrible
kind was discovered yesterday morning near
Montrose Station, on the Delaware, Lackawau-
ma and Western Railway, place not far from
Scranton, Pa The bodies Of an old lady of
sixty-6ve and her daughter aged thirty, were
found lying across the track, but were not in:
jured by any train. A coroner's jury elected
sufficient evidence to cause the arrest OF Daniel
O'Mara. the son Of the old lady, and hIs hired
man named Irving. 1t seem that O Mara IN
herited some property on condition Of support
ing bis mother and blind sister. and took this
method of relieving himself of the incumbrancc.
After numbering the women, tho sooundrcls
laid the bodies across the track to CAUSE the
belief tina. they had been accidentally run over
BIZ train. 1t is one of those occurrences that
make the most humane among us feel some sat
isfaction that hanging is not quite played
out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

THE FEELING IN BALTIMORE. The condl-
ton of affairs 10 Baltimore on Saturday was
still characterized by general feeling of un-
easiness, while there was no actual disturbance
to any great degree. Upon the street stock
operations were still suspended, and quotations
were nominal.
There is some anxiety in regard to the slow
restoration of confidence, the brighter aspect OF
affairs at New York seeming not to exert its
legitimate influence in easing the mar ket. The
influence upon trade at large is various in its
effects. The grain and produce trade is at
stand still, and those houses which sell good
deal upon paper, and depend largely upon its
discounts, feel the stringency of the market,
inasmuch as they cannot get sufficient accom-
mediation from the banks to meet their obliga-
tons. There is generally tight money mar
ket at this time Of the year, as merchants are
paying for their short-time purchases, before
realizing upon their sales. Houses doing cash
or short time trade have not felt the pressure
yet but are fearful that they may unless the
market eases. Trade is in very stable sondl-
ton this year. and the extraordinary European
demand for breadstuffs is looked to as being
favorable sign-Bah. american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The September report of agriculture puts the
corn crop below that Of last year, with de-
crease of four per ct. in the acreage, brought
about doubtless by the low prices Of last season
The Department is issuing circulars to gather
information as to the insects which injure the
cotton Gop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

CENTRAL AMERICA. "A recent outrage, CON-
mltted in the internecine strife has interest for
this country. Ia Honduras the troops Of one
General, after assasSinating flag Of truce par
ty from the opposing band, sacked Omoa, The
chief seaport, tore down the American flag,
and Quilted the CnnSuates Of the u s., Eng
land, Spain and Portugal. Merchants stores
We're pillaged and all British subjects imprison
ed. The British steam sloop Nobe soon after
arrived, and demanded their release and an ex
PLANTATION. This was refused at first, but a
Commandment changed their minds and the
prisoners were given up. The dispatch is not
explicit as to torei gu residents other than Brit
ish, and some Of our own countrymen may have
suffered damage at the hands Of these disorder
~ scoundrels. 1t is to be hoped that the au-
thorities at Washington will do something TO
instill into their minds that the American flag
cannot be nsulted with impuDity.
News FROM SPAIN. : Gu Saturday morning,
in the presence of the British aud French fleets
and eleven other men-ot-war, including some
German vessels, two of the iron-cladS captured
by the Cartagena insurgents, began wanton
bombardmeut Of the town Of Alicante, and cou
tlnued it for seven hours, when the lire OF shore
batteries forced them to withdraw. Although
the foreign consuls used every effort IN their
power, none of the fleets offered to Interfere ex-
cept the German commander, whose offer was
conditional upon the action of the English and
French commanders, who refused. Now that
the damage has been done, the English have
released the nen-of- war Eittoria and Almanac,
held by them, and they will be sent 10 the re-
lief OF Alicante.
The Washington Chronicle says that the ac-
ton of the banks in Washington, iu the present
emergency, meets with the appreciation of the
business community, and of the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. =
The First National Banks resources are estl-
mated by Receiver Stanton at S2,G97, 34l.76,
and it's liabilities at $2,Gl2, 233. "a. In round
numbers it may be stated that the bank owes
the United States $290,000, private depos!tors
$40, 900, and other banks and bankers 81 ,OOO,-
600. The residue of its liabilities being is crcu.
lation, which is Of course secure. It's estimated
resources also in round numbers are: Debts
due from banks and individuals sS5S,oO0,
bonds of the United States Exclusive Of $3.50,
900 required to protect crcul ation) and curren-
cy S343, 900, due by Jay Cooke 4 20. 100000,
real estate $4,000. The residue of the esi-
mated resources consists OF some 100000 ID
litigation. At the time the bank was closed
there was about $9l 200 in currency in its
vaults.
Receiver Mattingly, of the Washington City
Savings Bank, Ruff s. has not yet made iull
examination of the assets, but is understood
to say that the depositors are perfectly secure
of the ultimate receipt of their money, but that
there will be no sacrifice Of the securities held
by the bank. No detailed statement of the
assets of the firm Fant Washington & Co.,
which has entirely suspended, is published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The flow of specie from the other side of the
Atlantic still continues, althoug b what steps
the Bank of England, jealous Of letting the
precious metals go out Of the country, may
take to arrest it, remain to be seen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The injurious block in the movement of pro
duce from the West, and the consequent accu-
mutation of stock in the markets, and in trans
itu, and the means of setting the wheels in
motion again, are the chief subjects OF interest
at the North lust now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The Richmond Wing of to-day says that
"the tobacco manufacturers paid off their hands
on Saturday and with not more than half a
dozen exceptions, informed them that work
would be indefinitely suspended at their respec-
tive factories Thus, at time when the APP
proach Of winter was admonishiug the most
thoughtess Of the necessities Of the future, sew
eral thousand men. women and children, most
ly colorcd, have to be turned adrift to make
their living as best they may. Only one factory
so far as we know, will employ full force.
Four or five others may work a reduced force. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

We have received pamphlet containing a
series of letters explaining and indicating the
Excheouer, by Mr.. D. H. London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29

The New York Churchman is aguring that
Episcopalians cannot take an active part with
the Evangelical Alliance, shortly to hold its
sessions in that city, and to attend which large
number Of clergymen Of different denominations
are now there. The Express notes the fact
that the New York Episcopal diocesan conven-
ton iu session there last week, wholly ignored
the alliance, and that SITS meeting was not al
luded to in the bishops pastoral. Ofthe En-
glish Church, however, the Dean of Canterbury
is already present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-29
POKTOF ALEXANDRIA, SEPTEMBER. =,
ARRl WE'D.


ARRIVED.
Steamship E G Knight, New York, to Hooe
& Johnston.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, to B Wheat.
She reports passing u large number OF vessels
bound out and seven, two loaded and five light
bound up A lnatied coaster bound out Is ashore
off Mathias's Point
Steamer Pilot Boy, Cone River, to + A Reed
Schr james Ford eight days from Portland.
to master.
Schr Flora McGrowley, Washington, to Halnp
shire uud Baltimore Coal Company.
Schr q L kragle, Baltimore, to j } Jamie
son Il Go.
Steamer Lady of the Lakc, Norfolk, by a
Reed.
Steamer Grorgeanna, Baltimore, by H""e y
johnston.
Schr w eEstcr Kelley Boston, by Hnnp>Aire
j. Baltimore Coal Company.
Schr Alex Young, Providence, by American
Coal Company.
SchrS } Fort Hoboken, by Agnew,
MEMoRAsDA
Schr Jesse w knight sailed from Providence
for this port 18th.
Schr Lemuel Hall sailed from Providence
for this port 18th.
MARINE ACCIDENT.
The schr II Leaning, in tow of tug boat,
while coming from Georgetown, on the 9Th, was
run aground on the bar above the Long Bridge,
the second vessel of the tow running into her,
and the third, into the second. All were more
Or less injured, and all stopped here tor repairs.