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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
The Oranges.

Dies MoINEs Iowa, Dec. l3. The State
grange yesterday closed a contract for the pur-
chase of harvester pateut, with the intention
of starting mandatory of their own. A
committee was chosen to draft railroad tariff
bill to be presented to the Legislature with a
memorial. The transportation committee re-
ported in favor Of the Mississippi River and
Fox and Wisconsin Rivers improvement. Res
olutions we're adopted declaring against the &C
ceptance railway passes by legislators; in favor
of purchasing 20 more agricultural implements
from the IIIinois ring, and 10 favor Of extension
Of currency and free banking. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
RHZaiHlc.

PARIS Dec 49, Marshal Bazaine, since receiv-
Ing notice of the Communication of his sentence, has
written letter to President Machlahon in
which he says:--"You remember the days in
which We served the country together. fear
eu ,s sn1 bv State should
datou of the court for mercy vindicates my
HONOR" Bazaines ,uusel in letter to ex-
President Theirs, thanks him for having ex-
pressed his opinion that the Marshal was inno-
cent Of the charges upon which he was tried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE aAzETTE.]
Udderzook Sentenced to Death.

WEST CHESTER Pa, Dec. l3.-Udderzook
was brought into court this a. ~, when Judge
Butler gave his decision against.erauting new
trial He said the first and fourth reasons had
been abandoned He did not doubt the pro-
priety of sending the photographs to the ju y
to assist 10 identification or the letters submit
ted as evidence The evidence against the com
potency of Wilson was totally inadequate and
that against Nichols failed to show any preju-
dice
The District Attorney moved that Judgment
be pronounced.
UddeIzook, in reply to the question whether
he had anything to say, said by advice of;coun.
sci he would say nothing at this time. =.
The sentence of death was then pronounced.
The prisoner showed some emotion, while
the Judge was moved to tears. ~ -. l. Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
MOST DESIRA BILE STORE AND
DWELLING FOR SALE

By virtue OF decree of the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandra, Va, made at. its De-
cemb:r term, 1873, III the suit of John ii Ham
mill VS.. G. w. Hamml ct AL, the undersigned,
commissioner appointed therein, will offer sale
at public auction, on SATU RDA1, january g.
1874 in front of the property to be sold, at u
O'clock nj, LOT OF GROUND, with ga
FRAME DWELLING and STORE Rzla
thereon, situated st the intersection of the south
side of Queen street with the west slie OF Fairfax
street, fronting twenty one feet more or less, on
Fairfax street. and running back the same
The above property is most desirable; situated
mid way between the Market square and the de,
not of the Washington and Ohio Railroad, and
IN the line of trade with the fish and coal
wharves, it is at all times good stand for busi-
Terms of Sale: One third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash; one-thrd on credit
If s;I months and the residue on credit OF one
vesr from the, day of sale; the deferred pay;
Joants tn besr interest from the day OF sale, anu
to he secnred By the bonds of the purchaser,
with good personal, security, and the title TO De
retained until the purchase money Is lul.y palu'
The property to b, resod upon failure 10 COM
nlv with the terms OF sale. cc
dec i3-3w VIM f. CARNE, Com. OF SAFE
tDUKE WINES and LIQUORS, of all grades
- i N"@ 80 AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
dec13 226 King ST., cor. Alfred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Warm Wenther-Ment Spelling.

LOUISVILLE, Dec 13.--The warm weather
which has prevailed here for several. days has
been damaging to the pork paek ers., Large
quantities of green meat has soured and spoiled
10 the houses and hundreds OF hogs have died
on trains coming to this city. Eight car loads
came 10 yesterday at one depot, which will
prove almost total loss. .,-.,... ........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Harsh Treatment of Prisoners.

LONDON, Dec. ia special dispatch from
Berlin to the London Hour says the commander
of Que of the German vessels seized by the
Spanish man-of-war in the Sooloo Archipelago
and carried to Manila, writes home that him.
self and crew were sent to gurrison and kept
there two mouths, during which time he re-
ceivcd very harsh treatment at the hands of the
Spanish officials. The Hours despatch also
says public feeling in Germany is much, ex.
cited over the seizure of the vessel and the
fullest satisfaction for the insult to the German
hay is demanded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
The Markets..

New YoRK, Dec. 13.-Stocks active and IT.
regular. Cold TO- Money bid. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat dull and unchanged.
Corn quiet and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Dec. l3.-There was nothing
doing 10 the stock market to-day. Cotton strong
and quiet; low uiddlings l54. Flour quiet but
firm; prices unchanged. Wheat very qnlet
Corn closes dull; white Southern 62a7O; yellow
do. 66a7O; mixed Western strong at 76a17
Oats tirmcr and unchanged. Rye steady. hay
unchanged. Provisions hrmer and higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
LOCAL NEWS.

LADIES UNION BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. :
Pursuant to the call published 10 the Gazette,
a humber of the ladies of the city met yester-
day evening in the room over the Library,
where, after an informal Interchange of views,
it was determined to form an association, hav-
ing for its object the relief of the poor during
the winter.
Mrs.. DR.. Little was called to preside, and
Miss Kate Uher chosen secretary, when Miss
Maggie Y. Smith was elected permanent Presi-
dent, with Mrs. George Y. Worthiugton aud
Miss Eliza Miller Vice Presidents, and Miss
Lucy Dorsey secretary and treasurer.
1t was determined that the name of the So
ciety should be the Ladies Union Benevolent
Snciety,' and that weekly meetings should be
held on Wednesdays between the hours Of 10
a. u. and p. M, for the purpose of providing
and distributing to the needy.
A committee consisting of Mrs. COL Morton
Marye and Miss Es.ie Taylor was appointed TO
procure from the Library Company the use of
the Library room tor the meetings Of the asso-
citation.
All present agreed to contribute a certain
amount each week to the fund for the poor,
aud after q general conversation as to the prop
er mode Of ascertaining those really In need.
and as to how the most good could be done,
the meeting adjourned till Wednesday next.
The society, actuated by the most worthy OBJ
jects, aud capable of doing great good, deserves
the most liberal encouragement from all who
can assist, and it is hoped that its me mbership
will rapidly increase and that its sphere of use.
fulness may thus be proportionatey enlarged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Sentenced.

New YORK, Dec. l3.-Michacl Broderick,
convicted of man>laughter by stabbing his son,
has been sentenced to one year and six months
in the State prison.
NEW York, Dec 13.-Wm. Doogan was to-
day sentenced to twenty years imprisonment
for boarding and robbing brig in the harbor
while masked ~ '.f...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Disturbance Among Natives.

LONDON, Dec. l3.-Advces from the Cape
of Good Hope of the 18th OF November report
that disturbances have occurred near Natal a
band of natives, led by Que Of their owu..chiefs,
committing many excuses. The government
has sent volunteers against them. A son of the
Colonial Secretary of Natal was killed in late
skirmish - ..'.. ga. a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

WINDOW FAsTENINGs. The very. simple
but convenient and desirable fastenlngs tor
windows, the ioyeutiou Of Mr. H. NJ. Addison
is particularly adapted 10 old fashioned win
dows, supplying the place of cords and pulleys
and bolts, The cost is not at all com mensu-
rate with, the convenience and safety. MIR. a.
can be found at 90, Prince street. p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
From Suain.

LONDON, Dec l3.-Gen. Lopez Domiuiquez,
tue newly appointed commander Of the force
beseigiog CartageDa, arrived in;camp yesterday
and assumed command immediately. Idsteveh-
ing he held review Of all the forces. The
bombardment Of the city has been temporarily
SUSPENDED ness - = ~ - =. d. III :: -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Foundering of Il Ship---Tiirteen Men
Drowned.

LONDON Dec, l3-The ship Arabia from
Calcutta, for Boston, toundered at sea (no date
giveu) in latitude % north Longitude So west.
Part of the crew were landed at Grovesend to-
day from the Bark Tropic, from Kingston, ia
maica, which vessel rescued them. The re-
mainder OF the crew, thirteen in number, we're
drowned while bailipg. H.'~ !: a.@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Assault md Robbery.

NASHVILLE, Dec l3.-Wm. B. Wood,
agent of Adams Express Company at Franklin,
KY, had his skull crushed aud his safe rob
Of $4,000, about nioe o'clock on Thursday
night. There were three men concerned in the
assault and robbery, who have been arrested
1t is feared Wood is mortay wounded. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
WANTED.

VNANTED-Bktra inducements offered to
w reliable, energetic men to canvass person
ally in the counties Of Loudoun, Fairfax Prince
William, Fsuquier, Stafford, Culpeper, Kappa
hammock, Madison, Greene. Orange and Spot pot,
sylvania The WEED FAMILY FAE Oklit
SEWING MACHINE is acknowledged to be
tie most simple durable and satisfactory ma
chine ever used, and is undoubtedly the most
saleable Sewing Machine in the market. Call
in person. il possible, or address WEED s. NJ.
CO., 400 OH st., Washington, d. q. no 19-2W
" ANTED-A quantity of WHITE OAK
w and HICKORY POLES IA feet long
jy Is F, A. REED, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Weather Probabilities.
WAsHINGTON. Dec. ~. II

WASHINGTON, Dec ~, II a. m.
For the Middle States, cont nued cloudy
weather and rain, with fresh and brisk easerly
to soutberly winds on the coast. For the
Southern States, southwesterly to northwesterly
Winds with lower temperature and areas Of
rain, followed by clearing weather in the west
ern portion of this district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

MUSICAL OcTETTE. An octette to furnish
the vocal music at Christ Church during tie
Christmas holidays has been formed and is
composed of the following amateurs: W. Il.
Daniels and j. NJ. Buchanan lst and +. j..
Simpson and MIR. Harrison 2ad tenors, and
H. Clark and Stephen Field lst and DR.. Sta
bier aud Josiah Mlllard ,2nd basos. The musi-
cal director and orgapst is Prof R. E. Hey
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
GamblinsHouses Closed.

New YORK, Dec. l5.--All gambling houses
in this city were closed last night, the proprle-
tors fearing another raid by the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
Ship on Fire.

HAvRE, Dec. H. -The ship Preston, which
arrived here on the Sth inst, from New Or
leaus, is burning She has ! ,43O bales Of cotton
on board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
By Robert +. Knox, AuctiOneer.
A RkINDALE FISHERY FOR RENT.

This well known Fishery, on the Potomac
river, in Stafford county, Virginia. will be offer
ed for rent at auction, in front of the Mansion
House. Alexandria, Virginia at II M, TUES
DAY, December 25d, lS73,-bidders to have the
privilege OF renting it for d term of one, two or
three years, IS may b. desired, and rent to be
For further Information apply to FITZHUGH
LEE, Richland Mill F. o., Stafford county,
Virginia DEC l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

The MARKET, this morning, was without
much change generally 10 the prices of articles
brought 10 for sale, though the weather was
such as to induce small decline 10 poultry,
rabbits, &c. Vegetables and fresh meats with
ont change. A smalt decline in pork.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

LECTURE We take pleasure in announcing
that Mr.. j. Mort. Kilgour, Of Loudoun county,
one of the most gifted orators in the State, will
deliver lecture for the benefit of the Library
on Thursday evening rext at q o'clock, at
th. Library room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

THE Coal TRADE.-The receipts and ship
ments of Cumberland coal at this port have
about closed for the season. During the week
ending to-day the Hampshire and Baltimore;
Coal Compan received 23l tons and shipped
$50; the American Company shipped 100 tons
and T. p AgneW $50 TONS .-'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
PROPOSALS. FOR WOOD.

NOTICE.
Having resumed the GROCERY and COM
MISSION BUSINESS at my old stand, No. S
Maryland Ferry Slip, desire to return thanks
to NY former friends and customers for their
liberal patronage heretofore extended to me, and
to ask continuance Of the Same for the future,
promising tcigive personal sttentlont to all orders
and consgnments addressed to me-
Very respectfully.
dec 8-2m T. l.. TOLSON, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
AUCTION SaLEG.
vL.DxHarrison, AuctiOneer.

WILL be sold, at No. IS north Royal street.
w commencing TONIGHT, at O'Clock,
and continued day and night, at 10 q. m. and
D. m, large consignments of
HOLIDAY GOODS,
Hats, Hosiery, Jewelry, Glassware Furs, No
TONS sc. Sale positive and without reserve.
dec 12-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

POLICE REPORT. following cases have
b, co reported at police headquarters sioce yes
terday's report:
Mike Morrissey, for vagrancy, was sent to
the workhouse for thirty days to work on the
chain gang.
John Engle, for disorder!y conduct and abus-
ing az officer, was fined and discharged.
James Conniss, for disorderly conduct, was
fued and discharged.
Warrants we're issued for the arrest of Joe
Hill, Joe Vincent, John Laws and two other
colored men, for assuming colored boy named
Henry, servant of DR.. johnson, by Selling aud
robbing him at Fishtown also for the arrest
macy with VIM. Washingtons wife, all colored.
Five dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
LOST AJND FOENU.

II OST-A small POCKETBOOK. A liberal
- reward will BIO paid if left with
R. w. WRIT, Ticket Agent
dec 5 w. O., V. M. q It. D. Il. 4.
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w. B.5W.ADDEY
.... NO. "a KING STREET.
NOTICETo CITY TAXPAYERS.

NvOTICETO CITYTAX. 49,
The attention of city'tsx-payers is respectfully
called to sections 3 and COT the Revenue bill of
1873, which are as follows; y,,--..s
Section S. The Collectors shall make list OF
all personal tax bills due and unpaid on the LIST
of December, 1873 and shall cause the same 10
be printed and posted up at conspicuous places
In the several wards of the city
Section6 The City Collectors shall, on or be-
fore the 9Th day Of January, 1874, return to the
Auditor u list Of all delinquent tax bills in their
hands which there is no personal property to
satisfy and which yet constitute q lien on real
estate and shall, alter having given twenty days
notice of the time and place vi SALE proceed TO
sell the same, or SO much thereof as may be ne
cessary for the payment Of said taxes as provided
TOR in the city charter.
dec film s. X. FIELD, Col South. Dist
LINE FAMILY GROCERIES, AND IL
IL ..1 n. ..-,.: Il QUORS.: ~,
Ola Jamaica Bum, Canned Goods,
Fine n. T. do, Breakfast Hominy,
Old Pelle. FIR Brandy, Raisins, Currants,
old Seignett do, English Citron,
Double Grape Hol. Gin, Turkish Prunes,
Ca9l Tia Scotch Whis- Eeme Figs.
kew. Sardines, half and quar-
OId Duff Cord. Sherry, ter boxes,
{" Touaz = I" Amer. & Eng. Pickles,
q" Crown = 4" Potted Meats and
Peach & Apple Brandy. tFiavorng Extracts,
Baker and other celebrated brands of Pure
Anderson's and Atmore's Mince Meat.
Georges Hams, Cheap Sugars, Fine Teas, &c.
GEO. MeBURNEY & SON,
dec s.. ;. .l66 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

8-Goop TEMPLARs.-There will be q meet
ing of Potomac Lodge, No 81, l; o. g. T., to,
night, 1T n O'Clock. All members in good
Standing are requested to be present. It
~ A CAaD.-We wish to make it known to
the people that we do not consider the so. called
Grand Chapter If Royal Arch Mssons of Vir-
gnia, which assembled here on the Iltn instant,
arogulsrly constituted body, and call upon
the m mbers thereof whose names have been
published as officers of the same to state the au-
lhority under which they are acting:
WILLIAM TRIpLETT, Grand Hlgh frlest.
MOSES MoxLsY, Dep. Grand High Priest 1t
SERGEANTS NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
The unoollected State tax bills for the year
1873 are now in my hands for collection:
therefore respectfully ask those who have
not paid to call and settle and thereby save
themselves further trouble and expense.
}. NJ. STEUART, City Sergeant :.
:, Room No. Market Building, at the ONCE OF
tae Commissioner of Revenue. dec Is
IHOICE GLADES BUTTER for sale by
~ nov rs J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

rHRISTMAS GOODSl
CHRISTMAS GOODSl
Another exciting and startling variety OF the
best and cheapest
HOLIDAY GOODS
Ever exhibited in the Safe of Virginia.
, aes- Don't delay your purchases as the rush
for these goods is becoming greater and greater
every day. Pu: base the ARTICLES you may wish
without delay, and they will be neatly packed
and delivered at any time or place, from
GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
dec 10 rs King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

KEROSENE OIL, of best quality; also
IL Prstrs Astral Oil, perfectly safe,-a full
supply onjhand and for sale by
dec l3 E. S. LEADB LATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

This may be hard to believe, but those who
try it must como to that conclusion. All ask
is Il trial Put up in buckets of l5 80 and 10
pounds. nov Z9-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

CUGARS DOWN TO A DOT at
- RAMSAY'S
dec Is, Corner King and st. Asaph SITS.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO r. r.
s TE W - "A
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HOLIUArGOODS.
HENRY WILDT,

WATCHNAKER AND JEWELLER,
Ia King str.et, corner Pitt, (Marshall House. }
Just received large and elegant assortment
of WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS and
SlLVERWARE, &c.,-sll articles suitable for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
NY goods are first class and my charges mod
crate.
REPAIRING of all kinds in my line done by
myself and warranted to give satisfaction.
ia King St. Marshall House,
( dec l3-lma Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE woman of bad rep
utation, named Maria Rdgway, resident of
the house formerly kept by Terry Ryan, near
what was once known as the Brown Shed, al
tempted to commit suicide last night. She
jumped into the river from the steamer Column
bias wharf, foot of Queen street, but the shock
of the cold water was TOO much for her; she
screamed, and the mate of schooner lying
near being thus made aware Of her situation,
rescued her. When taken back to the house
she had left, she said she was tired of life and
would make another attempt to end it before
long. Her shawl, which she had removed and
laid upon the wharf previous to plugging over
board, was taken from there by young man
named Eddie Meads. from whom, however at
the instance of Robert Marley, who said he
paid $l2 for it, and had given it to the woman,
constable John Gray recovered it later in the
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13
SEE THE ENCHANTED PAVILION.

General A Omission 90; Main Hall 75c; Spe-
cal Reserved Seats 81. Reserved Seats at
Bccker's Music Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-13

THE BEST MAN UFA CTURED FOR SALE
IN THIS OR ANY OTHER MARKET
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ADJUSTMENTS.
@ A R E P T A A Il l. =.
MISTER AGGREG ATOM !!
FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY

SATURDAY and MONDAY EVENINGS,
December Is and Is, 1873,
TIE llEI.ERRATED and ONLY
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-11-27

PRoF. PRocToR lectured in Boston, the
other night, on astronomy, devoting the
time to description Of the minor planets
of our solar system, and the probabilities
of their being inhabited. The lecturer
stated in opening that Sir William Her
schel had some time ago suggested that
life existed in the SUM- He said that it
was true that we received our light and
heat from an outer envelop, and that 1t
was possible that there existed between
this and the sun another envelop which
shielded the body of the sun from this in
tense heat and light and made it inhab-
table. He argued that II might be. so
from analogy, for he said that the inhab-
itants of the moon might say that our
earth was made to control their planet
and to impart to II motion, and having
served this purpose, had completed its
mission and could not be inhabited. From
what has been learned of the size Of the
sun we see that Herschel's theory is un-
tenable. There is another hypothesis by
Sir John Herschel as to life on the sun.
Our strongest telescopes reveal to US
white spots appearing like granules. They
have been estimated to be 1 400 miles long
and 800 miles wide. Now he believes that
these enormous spots are living beings,
and that from their vitality emanate all
the light, heat and electricity OF
the sun. He argued that 1t was
well known that vital force could produce
these In passing TO the planets, Prof.
Proctor said that Mercury, Venus, the