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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Military Movements.

New YORK, Oct. Is. "A new Orleans special
Of the 18th, says General Emory has re.
ccved telegram from Lieut. Col Morrow, com
handing a detachment Of five companies OF
the l3th ufautry en- route from the department
of the Platte to New Orleans, that the detach
ment had been delayed AT Dyer, Tenn, by a
railroad accident Two cars were thrown from
the track, and two private soldiers were killed
and several wounded. No officers were Injured.
Four more COMPANIES Of the same reg mcnt are
on their way TO New Orleans. This evening a
company OF cavalry will be sent to Coltax, where
there is already Il company OF Infantry. There
are two companies Of cavalry and one OF lnfan-
try al Shreveport, one of iuIautry at Caushatta,
one Of infantry at Piercview, near Alexandria,
one OF iniantry at Monroe, and one Of Infantry
at St. Mar,iusyillc. The State is quiet 10 all
parts, aud uc trouble is apprehended from any
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KuUhS T.>'U sTTTfD-N'EHI.
-EW AND CHOICE Is 90 X 5
RENCHS. No. 95 King street

Il
FRENCHS No. 95 King street.
A History Of Germany from the Earliest
Times. founded on DR.. David Mullers history
of the German People, by Charleton L. Lewis.
vol, crown. $50. . ,
Volume ID of Bancrotts history OF inc Ohlleo
States. $50.
Campaigning on the Oxus and the Fall OF
khiva, by }. 4. McGahan, CORES pondent OF the
New York Herald; splendidly illustrated |
vol, $40. $50.
The Old Regime in Canada, by Francis Park
man | VOL, Svo. - 10.
Gentisnella, novel, by Mrs. Randolph
Sl.25.
Prosper Merimee's Letters TO an lncognita,
with kecollections by Lanlartine and George
Sand, edited by Richard Henry St?ddard. 81 30.
West Lawn and the Rector OF st. Marks, by
Mrs. Mary j. Holmes; SloO.
John Thompson and Other stories, by the au'
thor of dorothy Fox" Sl.23; ,,
Risen from the Ranks, or Harry WaltoH$
Success, by Horatio Alger, Jr. ol.oO.
Spor,sman's Club Among the Trappers, by
Harry Casteman. SID. -,
Chsste rs Ice and Pure as Snow, by Mrs Nj
4. Despard. 81. ,
Bound by his Vows, or at the Altar, from the
German OF +. Werner. Sl.25
The Llvelies and Other Stories, by Sarah
Water kclog. doc
A Modern Crcssida, by Francis Asherton; anc
On the Church Steps, by Sarah Z. dalloweii
10 cents. :,
Lorna Docne, a Romance of Exmoor, by K
D. Blackmore. 75c.
squire Arden, by Mrs. Oiphant. 75c.
Nusrs Illustrated Almanac for 1875. zoe.
Josh Billings Farmers Allmlnax for 1919
Is cents.
Hagerstown Almanscs for 1915 by the dozeI
or gross
Froude's History of Ireland, complete in
volumes, at $3.50 per volume:
Constantly receiving new Books, Magazines
and Reviews, American and Foreign.
oct ~ GEO L. FRENCH.
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MARRIED..

In Fredericksburg, on the 18th instant, W: B.
DAINGERFIELD, of A}eXandria, TO Miss
HATTIE TAYLOR, of Fredericksburg.
On the 18th instant, in Georgetown, by Rev.
Father Stonestrect, JOHN F. COX to GER
TRUDE V. WELSH daugh ter OF James 5.
Welsh, esq
At the NJ Church SO nth, fredericksburg,
on Wednesday, the lith Instant, by Rev. }: 5.
Gardner Mr.. CHARLES II. PEIllIto Miss
SOPHIE NORRIS, MI of fredericksburg.
In St. Georges Church, Fredericksburg on
Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18th, by Rev. Dr.
Murdsugh assisted by Rev. Arthur Johns, MT
BATTAILE GORDON, of Caro- line county, &c
Miss TALLIE STEVENSON, daughter OF
Gen. Carter L. Stevenson, of Fredericksburg.
On the 9th of October, AZ Summervllle, Va. ~
Rev. Charles White, Col HENRY CUTLER,
of Frederick, NJ d., to Mrs. Ii. L. Sewers, o.
Clarke ounty, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
lANNEI s OLD DOMINION TONIC
sl RlTTERS.

These BItters are the extract Of the best and
most isvorabty known Medicinal Herbs, Roots
Bsrks and Berries, forming, in elegant combi-
nation, superb Tonic, Alternative and Diuretic.
They are confidently recommended in all cases
OF Dyspepsia, Nervous Headaches, Indigestion
and Heartburn, Weakness, Lsnguor and Debil-
ity, Torpid condition of the Liver and Loss Of
Appetite. They pleasant TO the taste, and
the most delicate stomach will lind nothing dis
agreeable in them. Along water courses and in
low and marshy districts they will prove sure
safeguard against the diseases incident to such
sections of the country. II: quart bottles, at one
dollar each. Prepared only by
JANNEY s. CO.,
And for sale, both wholesale and retail, at our
Drug Warehouse, l45 King street, Alexsu-
dria, Virginia. sep %
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A CARD.

:" A CARD.
Ill AVING concluded to close out my busl-
ness, | give notice to all in want of
STOVES, RANGES, Flu RNACES, TIN,
COPPER and SHEET-lkON WARE;
10 cali on me before purchasing elsewhere, where
they can get them at -,
than the regular price. My stock embraces the
very best that can be found, and | intend to
close out at very low figures. Country mer-
chants and others in want OF anything IN my
AlsoJOBBING done in the very best manner.
ENOCH GRIMES,
oct 16-tWlm 40 hlng street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Indemnity.

NEW YORK, Ger. lG.-A London special
says, reliable information respecting the com.
pensalion paid England by the Madrid govern
mcnr shows that it amounts III the total to
$4,000. Oh this $40 00o was paid as satlsac.
ton fer the British sufferers IN the Nrginlus
butchcry. The remaining $4,000 went to
cover other outstanding claims against Spain
The present government Of Spain was not re-
cogniz:d by Eogand until the right Of all
claims had been admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Further Democratic Scuccss.

New YORK, Oct. ia special to the World
from Dubuque say Aiusworth democrat, is elect
cd to Congress from the Third Iowa district by
10 majority. Que township is however to be
heard from but the dispatch says this cannot
change the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Trial OF a. Minister.

Indianapolis. Iud., Oc.. L. The trial of
Rev. I. y. Goodwin, Of the Methodist Eplsco-
pal Church of this city, on charge OF heresy,
has been set down for the 22d inst. at the Nc
ridiau Church. Rev. DR.. Nayor will preside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Nominations.

New YoRk, Oct lG.-Coukliug md Will
were nominated last night in the TamuIan
Congressional Conventions for the eighth an;
eleventh districts respectively. They are liberia
republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
ED0ckr;,y.

New YORK, Oct. IL. "A Madrid letter says
Dockray landed AT SantaDdcr nearly naked aud
wilhou, resources. Minister Gushing directed
the consul at Santander to furnish him all ne
cessarcs. Mr.. Cushing also telegrorhed to
Washington for instructions, but no reply had
been received, though ten days had elapsed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Xy7AsHlNGToN s. OHIO RAILROAD
Or g H I - ssls;
WINTER ARRANG EN- ENT, BEGlNN
OCTOBER II, 1874.

LII
OCTOBER II, 1874.
The Mail Train will lesve Washington at a
m. and Alexandria at $40 q. III. daily, except
Sunday pass Leesburg going westward at ll.2
a. m, and arrive at Purcellville at II M Leave
Purcellvillc at 1880 p. IN, pass Leesburg go
ing eastward at lilo p. M, and arrive at Alex
andria at BIB p. M, and at Washington at $3.50
The Accommodation Train will leave Wash
ington at p M, and Alexandria at 41O p M,
daily, except sunday, and arrive at Leeshurg al
625 u. IN. Leave Leesburg ut + u. M, and ar
rive at Alexandria at Is, and Washington at
$50 q. m.
az. Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cars ut the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station at u. m. and p.
m, and go through without change of cars. 90
The O. 10 r. 10. train from Alexsndrla and II 81
.. m. train from Purcellville connect At Put
cellville with Harris Daily Line ct Coaches
for Snickersville, Berryville and Winchesteri
also with Reamer's Line of COACHES, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Mlddeburg.
Cclnnutation tickets, cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
X. II. HAVENER,
oot lift General Ticket A gent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Reid for Trial.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. l6.-Jalncs E.
Latin was to-day bound over to the Superior
Court for trial at the October, term Oh the
charge of numbering Eta Lucas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l6, | ! a. N.
For the Middle States, diminishing pressure
southeast to southwest Winds warmer and sue
cessiycly foggy, clear aud partly cloudy weather
followed BY light rain in Western Penusy vana
alIl1. - est Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

ENGINE HOUSES. The committee appointed
at the meeting of the Columbia Fire Company
last Wednesday night, met yesterday afternoon
aud after consultation with Mr.. John Lamb
dlu adjourned until uext week when that gen
tIeulau will present to them plans aud speclh-
eatlous tor the proposed Improvement to their
engine house.
The truck house of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company will be completed about the
Isl proXlmo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
The Vice President,

CHICAGO, Oct. l6.-Vice President Wilson
arrived here from Springfield this morning and
left Immediately for his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

PROPERTY SALES. For sales of valuable
property to take place in this city tomorrow,
and at Fairfax Court House on Monday, see
advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

MURDER TRlAL.-Ihe Corporation Court,
Judge 4. NJ. Lowe presiding, has been engag-
ed all to-day in the trial of the case of the
Commonwealth VS.. Nettie Green, indicted for
the murder OF Samuel Eichelberger, canal
hcatman, at the house of the former, on the
10Th of September Several witnesses have
been examined and the testimony has been
corroborative of the testimony taken at the
Coroucr's Inquest, published in the Gazette at
the time. A full report Of the trial will be pub
h>hed tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

POLICE REPORT. The only case reported at
police headquarters siuce yesterday was that OF
a lifetime member of the chain gang named
Watkins, who was caught early this morning
with bag of cabbages on his back, aud who,
when asked where he got them. replied that he
had raised them on mis- lot 10 West End. AS
he has no lot at West Eud. and never is out Of
Jail or the work house long enough to raise
anything, his story was not credited, and he
was locked up 10 the station house for cxami-
nation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
RAcE,-In the stallion race Of yesterday for

RAcE-In the stallion race of yesterday for
$4,000, on Herring Run Course, Baltimore.
jay Gould" came home winner 10 240, the
Baltimore horse, Bashaw, Jr., goiug oead lame
10 the first heat almost from the start. Uouiu
logged home in 2:4O, when Mr. Fawcctt with
drew his horse to the modification and loss OF
the Baltimore men. Could logged over the
course the second heat aud the judges an
nounced to the FIVE or six Thousand people
present that Gould" would make fast heat
which be did amid the widest enthusiasm I'D
2:l94. The betting was to ! on Gould.
Among the crowd present were many from
Alexandria.
ASSAULT CASE. Justice Brown, OF Fairfax,
says that in the Dshman assault case, which was
mentioned in yesterdays issue, such was the
conflict 10 the testimony, that he expressed an
intention to send the case to court, TO winch
the complainant objected, saying, "lct 1t drop,
let it drop, / have not the means to travel up
aud down, to and from Fairfax Court House,
and that he then held the accused 10 keep the
peace in the future, but not as punishment
for what had already been done.
FATAL Acc1D ENr--A portion Of the earth
bank, near the ferry slip of the Alexandria boats
in Washington, fell in this morning, burylog
two of the colored laborcrs who were engaged
in dwelling it, one of whom was dead when eH
tricated and the other badly hurt. The name
of the one killed was Overtou Triplctt OF
the other Robert + ieiu, and what saved HIM
was Triplett's body, which fell across him.
MORE SETTLERS. Two more families from
Ohio we.to-do people, arrived here to-day
and went on up the Midland railroad to settle
on farms in Prnce William county, winch they
had purchased through the agency of Grecu u
Mise. real estate agents OF this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16
TATS, CAPS AND FURS.
John II. EVANS

Respectfully informs his old customers and the
public generally that ne has just returned from
New York with large and select ,4 assortment OF
Ill OF the latest styles, and quality from the me-
dunn to the finest He has the largest and best
assortment of LADIES and MISSES FURS
ever offered in this market, which he is prepared
to sell at most reduced prices. He has also made
arrangements with the most fashionable and best
silk hat manufacturers in New York to be sup
piled with the latest styles.
M.s- Ladies' Furs repaired and White Furs
cleaned oct lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

Property SALES. The two-stored brick
house on Washington street adjoining the
Methodist Protestant Church, aud heretofore
the parsonage of that church, has been sold to
Mrs Martha Chatham for $500, aud is being
improved.
The brick house belonging to j. I. Beck ham,
in the new row on Columbus, just north OF
Christ Church, has been sold to the trustees of
the Methodist Protestant Church, for $l100,
and will IN the future be the parsonage Of that
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-16

Mr.. John Phillips was waiting at the Fayette-
street railroad depot last night, about ten
o'clock, he heard the groaus Of man short
distance off, aud upon going in the direction of
the spot from whence the sounds proceeded,
found . man lying on the railroad track fast
asleep and totally unconscious from the effect
OF liquor Had it not been for the stiffness of
the night which enabled bis groaDs to be
heard, he would probably have been run over
aud killed. as train passed soon after he was
removed
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-09-03

ties word for it-that is all have known.
@. Please state any instances which came
| to your knowledge! A. Well, all the au-
| thority have is Of party that is now dead
| MIR. Comstock.
@. You believed at the time Mr. Com
| stock was making these statements to YOU
he was telling the truth? A. | did.
@. Go On and repeat the substance OF
what he stated to you? A. He stated that,
| Well, he didn't state the amount, but he.
| said that there was the amount that he had
| reported to Mr.. McIlrath which had not
been reported to the State, by 500 600, and
had learned, not from Mr.. Comstock, but
by intimate friends of his that were explor-
ing with him, that it was customary to not
estimate it very close; that he had received
compensations, but said good many times
when took the Office felt that we were ali
interested in school lands and that l. should
estimate it and scale it as near as my iudg-
ment would allow me to and be correct.
O.. Through whom did You receive the
appointment Of explorer and examiner? A.
From Mr. McIlrath.
@. l mean through whose influence or
inte-cession A. Mr.. Comstock's.
q. Do you mean Butler Comstock 7? A
Yes. sir.
@. State whether Mr. Comstock or Mr..
McIlrath ever made any prOpositie MS to you
IN reference to scaling in the same way that
is, scaling the timber 50 as to report q less
amount than was actually cut. A. They
never did.
@. To call your attention to q circum-
stance that perhaps may refresh your men,
DRY, do you recollect of having an interview
with Mr.. Butler Comstock in the office of
Fayette Marsh Of this city, in relation to
something of that kind 7 A. No, sir; I
have no recollection of it; I have
met him there frequently, but
do not recollect of ever having any talk
upon that. We talked about it frequently.
but do not recollect anything in particular,
now he said that it was customary for ex-
plorers to make little more than their days
wages.
q, l think myself that you did not get
enough for the responsibility. A. No, |
do not think that did, either, but did not
feel as though it was right to take it out of
the school lands.
q. Were there any other persons that
explored timber after Mr.. Comstock retired
from the business besides yourself in this
district? A. Mr.. Stannard, after was in,
q. mean during the time you were.
engaged. A. No, sir; did it all myself.
:. q. We would like to have you look up,
that book. think it would he much more
satisfactory to yourself as well as to us. A..
Yes, will look and see if can find it.
@. When can you come before the COM
mittee again Could you come here in the
morning? A. have got to 20 to St. Paul
i'll the morning.
@. Can you not bring it in the morning
i you find it ,? A. Yes, sir will if find
it. 1t seems to me as though l left it in my
brothers. office, and presume likely it has
been mislaid
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-09-03
FAYETTE MARSH.
The HrOther-in-LaW Of Butler
COmst0ck Tells pf Mcllrath's Sc
cret Partncrshir.

Has been Il resident of the State
since 1859. now resides at Saltwater,
was brotherin-law Of the late Butler
Comstock, and is one of the admins
traitors Of his estate.
Q. State whether Mr.. Butler Com
stock was not for some time previous to
his death, engaged as examiner, or ex-
plorer, on school, university, or other
State lands, for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the amount of timber cut
thereon by different partiesl A. He
vas so employed, l believe, during the
years of ls67-s-o and 10. think it
was four years.
@. State whether you have any
books or papers which belonged to Mr..
Comstock, in your possession or under
your control, that in any manner relate
to the performance of his duties as
such examiner or explorer! A. l have
none that know Of; should know it
If had.
Q. Have you examined for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the facti A. |
have examined the papers that had at
Saltwater, and l have examined these
books in the matter Of proving up ac-
counts before the Commissioners.
Q. Are there no memoranda or &C.
count in his books or papers which you
have found which would indicate the
government subdivisions of land which
he had to explore, and the amount of
timber cut thereon A. No.
@. State whether you were intimate
with Mr.. Comstock in his life time A.
/ was.
@. State whether you have ever had
any conversation with Mr.. Comstock in
relation to these matters of the cutting
Of timber upon school or other State
landsl A. Yes, sir; frequently had
conversations with him about it.
Q. Did he in any Of those converse
tions have anything to say in relation
to his transactions, or the manner in
which he transacted the business as be-
tween himself and Mr.. McIlrath, the
State Auditors A. I think nothing
very definite: he gave me o general
understanding.
Q. Were the statements he made to
you In those conversations, in which he
gave you general understanding ofthe
business, made to you in such way as
to satisfy you that they were true and
corrects y. Yes sir, they were. s.
@. Please state to the committee
what was the substance of the state.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-09-03
JAMES R. LUCAS,
Ex.AuditOr Mcllrath's Chief Clerk
Tells that Mcllrath Managed the
StumPage Observation-Disclosures q
Big part of 1t.

Mr.. Lucas is Chief Clerk in the State Au-
ditor's office and has occupied that position
since May, 1866. His examination was quite
long but adds little to the information given
in Mr.. Mcllrath's communication and exam
ination. His information as to the details of
the stumpage business conducted by Mr..
Mcllrath were quite limited and it would ap-
pear probable, from his evidence, that the
business was carried through the primary
stages up to the time it appears on the books
by money receipts, etc, by memoranda kent
by Mr.. AcIlrath. The latter had the man.
agement OF the stumpage business in his own
hands, wherefore Mr.. Lucas did not know
how much or little of the details Of it would
appear on the records or files Of the office.
Mr.. Lucas believed Mr.. McIlrath had o
private account with the State Treasurer.
and explained it by the necessity of advance
ing money to pay the examiners for
Understood hat the eS Rasssnrer was as in tse
habit Of advancing months salary to State
officers in certain cases of need, sometimes
anticipating appropriations. 8f
He remembered OF pros, cutions being COM
menced tor trespass on State lands, but par
ticularly only one, which was in 1866 or
1867, in Washington county, suit for cut
ting wood, in which the State was probably
represented by Mr.. Castle. He was unable
W Day WuctIcT tuc UOOkS Oh the once would
give any information about the suit He did
not remember of any trespass suits being
brought on account Of pine cutting. The
names of those committing trespass were
not known to him, and when Le entered re-
ceipts Of money for pine he was unable to
know whether it was cut by permit or tres.
pass The receipts did not Show. He did
not know that q close distinction was
made between trespass and permit payments
in the records; but thought collections on
trespass were made about the same rs to
manner and time as on permits.
According to his recollection most Of the
prominent lumbermen of the State had at
one time or another trespassed on the State
lands, and some Of them for successive
years. He did not recollect or know of any
of them being made to pay the penalty pre-
scrbed by law in addition to paying for the
stumpage.
If there were any middle men or go-be-
tweens in the matter of stumpage or tres
pass Mr.. Lucas would suppose they must be
the examiners. He had heard reports that
one of those examiners, now dead, Mr. But.
Ter Comstock, was influenced as to his re-
ports by improper considerations.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-09-03

The oldest inhabitant of Cine in
natl is Mr.. Ockerman. He is ninety.
five. in destitute circumstances and
begs-not for pecuniary aid, but for
light employment suitable for laborer.
OF ninety-fve, by which he may earn
money to keep the wolf from his door.
A man whose lifetime spans the histo-
~ Of great city should not be per-
mitted to suffer by the crowding gen.
erations which have come after him, and
It IS due Cincinnati to say that the al
most centenarian is to be provided for
so that he and his venerable wife may
spend the rest Of their days in cheerful
comfort. Clesei1 nd Leader.
Mount Etna has been IA state Of
eruption since Saturday, with streams,
Of lava flowing from three crateTs.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-09-03
OTHER WITNESSES.

Numerous ether witnesses were exam
ined as to their dealings with the State
Land Office and their payments of money
To Mcllratb. The results of the evidence
Of these witnesses are unmarried in the
tabular statements showing the difference
between what was paid Mr.. McIlrath Or
account Of the State land and timber bu--
siness and the amounts by him paid into
the Treasury.