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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
LOCAL KisEVITIES.

Letters addressed to O. T. Brisee, Balti-
more, Md; Miss Hereford, Wildwood, Md;
Miss Adelaide Prlngle, Woodvlle, Va; Miss
Jcnuie K. Arnold, Washington, D. G.; Theo.
dore Dean. White Sulphur. W. Va, and Rob-
ert Burke. Thoruughfare, Va, are detained 10
the posoIhce here for want OF postage.
In the Court of Appeals, sitting in Rich
mond, On Wednesday, IN the case Of Joseph
Thornton VS.. William H. Thornton, an appeal
was allowed from decree OF the Circuit Court
Of Fairfax county, and supersedeas awarded.
Boud in the penalty OF $500.
Wyman's exhibition at Sarepta Hall last
night. was as is always the case with him In
this city, uumcrouSly attended, and some OF
the prizes distributed were reas valuable. He
will give exhibitions again tonight and to-mor-
morrow night and tomorrow afternoon.
The Sunday school attached to the Wash
ingtou-street colored Methodist Church gave
an exhibition at that church last night which
was numerausly attended, aud at which every
thing passed off 10 the most interesting and
satisfactory manner.
A bill in relation to the use and occupation
Of the Pioneer mills and adjoining wharf in
Alexandria, Va, Is among the business on the
calendar Of the q. S. House Of Representa-
| tlves.
A man named Moriarty, the trainer at the
Loudouu agricultural fair grounds, was arrest
ed day before yesterday on the charge OF Sc
ducton and balled in the sum Of $500 for his
appearance at the next term Of the court
At meeting of the German Co-operatives
Building Association, No 2. held last night,
| 81, 2Ou was sold at reduction OF So and AZ
per cent.
The weather again day, after the rain of
last night. was bright aud omparatlvcly warm,
aud macy persons we're on the streets enjoy
ing 1t.
Mr.. [. n. Burrtt, of the Washington Sun
day Herald. who has many friends III this city,
it is said is rapidly recovering from bis recent
attack of pneumonia.
Several members of the FIRE Department OF
this city visited Baltimore last nlght to attend
the ball of No Engioe Company OF that city.
| A full blown cotton ball, raised in a garden
10 this city, eau be seen at Lunt's drug store.
| A wild steer got loose in West End this
morning aud kept things lively about there for
an hour or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
MARRIED..

At Union Church, King George county, on
the lst Decsmber, by Rev Thcs. h: Boggs, as,
sisted by Rev. VIM. L, PAYNE. Mr. ) FRAN n
LIN JON rs to Miss LlZZlEPAY N E, daugh.
Ter Of the late Thos. 4. Payne, of Alexsndlia
Va
On the 18th Oct, by Rev. Thos. q. Boggs,
Mr. GEO. Is. QUEoENBURY to Miss LEILA
EDWARDS, all of King George county.
- In St. Paups Church, Louisville, Ky, on
Tuesday, the z4lh day VI November, 1874, by
Rev. Z. 7. Perkins, EDGAR LIIILETON,
Esq, Clerk OF the County Court of Loudoun,
and Miss ANTUINETTE ADDISON, dsugn'
Ter OF MIR. Samuel Campbell, formerly of Lees
burg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
IYncllaI.

LOUISVILLE, Ky De- IA special to cCou-
rier Journal says three negroes we're 1akea from
j ii al Norgaushcld. KY, Tuesday night by q
,and of masked meu aud hanged to a tree near
town. UuioDtowD 10 the same county was visited
by destructive couh ,gration some weeks Since
and these three negroes had been arrested
charged with having c,used the fire. They sub
scnuen,ly confessed their crime giving as ex-
cuse that the proprietor of the dstlIlery 10
Which the FIRE started had turned the mother
of one OF the negroes gu. of the house in which
she was living. The Regulators were mount.
ed and it il thought they came from unlontowo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

ADVERTISE FOR THE HoL lDAYs. Many
people from the Interior come to the city at 40
early day TO make their bargains for the holt
DAYS. and beuce those tradesmeo who are now
making kuowu their facilities for supp lying the
wants of the people are acting with sagacity
and forecast. "a the priuclple that the early
birds catch the worm, those tradesmen who
are in the advance in the announcement 10 The
Gazette of what they have TO offer tor the
celebration of the Christmas festival will be
likely TO reap the largest share OF the Christ
mas trade harvest for themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
Fires.

DOVER, DEL Dec. The large canning
factory and jelly works oil j. S. Collins L Co.,
at Lebanon, Delaware, were burned last ni ght.
Loss $4,000. Fully insured. The origin of
The fire is unknown.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 3.-On Wednesday night
the tanuery OF Cbauncy Yates, at KALAMAZOO,
Mich, buroed with its contents consisting OF
wool and flushed leather Loss $4,000. In
snraure $40, U00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

4 HEBREW ANNIVERSARY The Hebrew
Feast of Lights. commemorative of the heroic
deeds of Judas Macca bees, under whose leader
shin small army of Israetes routed the host
OF Au,ivchus Epiphaues, the S,riau kicR who
invaded Judea began to be celebrated 10 the
families Of Israei,es, as well as 10 the synago-
que, last evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY RoBBERY.--EarIy on
Tuesday moroing last, as MIR. Payne, milk
mau, was on his way from Alexandria county to
Washington, his wagon was stopped on the
road by two men, who asked it be could take
them iu. H. replied, Yes, he could take III
a dozen like them but drove 90, when one OF
them seized hold of the horses head, and told
MIR. Payue to stop. Mr.. Payne. being anxious
to &c, his customers supplied with milk in tue
for breakfast, did not like the idea of being
stopped 10 that way, so BIC drew his revolver
aud fired at the meu, who, as soon as they smelt
powder, ran toto the woods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
ARRIVED.

Steamship George H Stout, Philadelphia, to
+ \ Reed. She reports passing nothing in the
river.
Steamer Pilot Boy Brick House Landing, to
t 2 Reed.
Schr Bell Conway, Norfolk, to Smoot s.
Perry.
s@hr w c Bsyne, Baltimore, to Smoot &
Perry.
Schr L Blew. New York, to Hooe & john
ston
SAILED.
Steamship John &. bson, New York, by Hooe
& Johnston.
Schr Mignonnette, Richmond, Va, By T
Agnew.
Schr Smyrke, Richmond, by Hooe Il
Johnston
MEMORANDA.
Schr Msry McHsle, hence, at Providence
Isl INST
.Scbrs Abhic Ptman and Sunlight, hence, at
y W York ID
>chr NJ Richards, TOR this port, cleared at
New haven lst.
>chr Z,e, for this port, sailed from Baltimore
Sd l..St.lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

FIRE ALANS. There we're two false alarms
of fire yesterday evening .one about dusk ano
the other between nine and ten o clock. There
were rumors that the cause oil one OF the alarms
was au inceudiary attempt to burn either The
building opposite Hills Cracker factory OF the
Pioneer Mills but they were Incorrect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec +, Il a. m.
For the Middle States, cloudy and colder
weather With northeast to northwest wlods and
rising barometer during the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
HOLIDAr GOODS.
GROCERIES,.

q @'1' . 40
The attention of my customers and the public
generally is respectfully called to large line OF
RNISINS, CURRANTS, ClTRON,
PRESERVED JELLIES,
CANNED GOODS in great variety,
ENGLISH and AMERICAN PICKLES,
WORCESTERSHIRE and other SAUCES,
NEW ORLEANS MULASSES.
NEW YORK and VA. UCKWHEAT,
HOMINY GRITS, &C., &c,
together with full stock of pure BRANDlES,
WHISTLES, WINES. &C., &C. Also Virginia
Grab Apple, New York and Newark CIDER
all of which will be sold at the very lowest rates.
consistent with fair dealing.
JOSEPH HOPKINS, Grocer,
dec No. north Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH MIR. Jos Chaun-
cey, whose lutte son and nephew ran away last
week, as heretofore noticed in the Gazette, has
returned from long, but unsuccessful search,
after the runaways. From remark made by
the youngsters previous to their departure, II
was supposed they had gone to New York to
join circus company, but Mr.. Chauucey thor,
oughIy examined every place Of that kind in
New York without hearing one word about
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrived-Boats Martin U Conner, Mrs. Z h
Charles and hob TT Emmitt, to Hamprhlre q
Baltimore Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Es> A regular meeting of the Relief Hooi
AID Lad Ter Company will be held to- morrow
lfsidayl evening at So'clock
dec S-2t P4kK AaNEw, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

ACTIVE OLD AGE.-Among those 10 attend
ance upon the late meeting Of the stockholders
of the w. c., V. NJ. & G. 5. r. r. Co.. held
here last Monday, was Captain John Griffith, OF
Cupeper county, who never took a dose OF
medicine or wore spectaces in his life, and
who, though now eighty-two years of age eau
lump up and crack his heels twice before touch
Ing the ground, aud really did accomplish tina,
feat while here. He was q soldier of the war
of 1912, aud while here drew his pay for servi-
ces then performed He belongs to long
lived family, aud was seventy-nlDe years OF age
when bis mother died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
Reported Murder ofa Family.


It was reported this evening that Jerry Hern-
don, his Wife and colored man, servant, we're
all found 10 the house OF Mr.. f., about live
miles below BrentsvilIe, Prince William county,
this morning Mrs. Fl. and the colured man
dead, and Mr.. Il. 10 dying condition. all hav-
lug been cut With an axe By some party or par
ties unknown.
The finest of Merchant Tayor's Dress Suits
AT DEALHAMs.
The best Of Business Suits very cheap. at
DEALHAMs.
The finest and largest variety of Shirts of
all description, at DEALHAM s.
The best and largest variety OF O0ercoats, at
DEALHAMs.
Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing at
DEALHAMs.
All goods warranted as represented at
DEALHAM's.
4 GOOD LINE OF LAMPS AND FIX
~ TURES, House Furnishing Goods, and =
full stock of Ill articles kept in .Queensware
store, for sale at reduced Used pTcss easa st
dec 8 Isl King street
4 LIE GLASSES, Beer Mugs, Goblets, Tu m
IA hlers and Jipgers, and good assortment
Of other glass ware, very che APP, at
GEO. W. FRANCIS,
dec3 l57 Ki?g street
ZINE SCOTCH WHISkEY, old Jamaica
L Rum, Very Fine Holland Gin, also fine
selection of Sherry Wines, for SAFE ~
GEO. McBURNEI & SON,
dec g l66 s 10 King street.
(NLAZED PIPKINS, with covers, st ne
VI Jar. and Stone Milk Pans, with covers, at
reduced prices for cash, at
GEO. w. FRANCIS,
dec ISL King street.
CWlSS NACCARONI, q prime article, for
- sale by GEO. McBURNEY & SON,
osc2 ls5 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

The 6uest aud cheapest Clothing House il
the city, S. DEALHAMs 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
DIED.

December 8. at the residence of Mrs. c. NJ.
Johnson &c of paralysis, Elder l.. PUKKiNG
lON, aged 90 years Es- The funeral will take
place from the Baptist meeting room, South
Fairfax street. Sunday the oh. at II o clock a. ul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

DIVORCED. Mary Frances Keyes was mar
red iu October 1854, to Albert IL. Reyes, 10
Prince William county. Va, aud has had sew
Gu children, four of whom are living. For the
past seven years he has been addicted to
drunkenness and neglected her and her child
reu, aud for the past three years he has hardly
drawu a sober breath He brought bis cousin,
Virginia Reyes, to their house, in Washing
ton, on the pretense of having a home for her
until she could ind employment, but really for
adulterous purposes, which having been salts
iactorially proven, Judge Wye, Of Washing
ton, yesterday granted the plaintiff an absolute
divorce, custody OF her children, add au order
restraining bin from further Interference with
her, her faulty or household effects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Good All Wool Suits, stylish made. at $l2,
AT DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. john Weuzel!, hre-
man upon the yard engine, at the Henry-street
depot, slipped from the running board, while
going out to oil the offenders, about three
@ clock this a. N as the train was running to
the wharf, aod had both of his legs broken,
aud, was otherwise Injured by the machinery.
When rescued he was lying across the main
rod with Que leg on the other side. DR.. Lewis
was sent for and took charge Of the uuiurtu-
halle DIAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

S. DEALHAM The" Fashionable Clothier
SO kiog street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

DEATH OF CLIFTON HELEN Mr.. +. Gill.
ton HELEN, son Of the late 5. johnson HELEN,
died yesterday morniny OF typhoid fever, at
his mothers residence. in Washington, and
will be buried o-morrow afternoon al clock.
"Ciff, as he was called, was 80 years Of age,
aud was we'll known iu this city. He studied
law With Mr.. J. NJ Carlisle, but served dur
lug the war as paymaster 10 the navy. lie
leaves widow daughter Of the late DR.. q.
NJ. Dove) aud one child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

All.good goods thoroughly spooged, at
DEALHANs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Tie Secretary of the Treasury awardedS5OO,'
300 gold yesterday, at FROM ! FL IL! to III. 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

CHURCH DELEGATIONS. --Ziou Church, at
Fairfax Court House, rebuilt since the war,
will BE- consecraed by Bishop Johns on Suu-
day uext-se:vlces at ! | 0 clock a. 10.
Christ Church; near Chantlly, 10 the same
County, will be cousacratcd by the Bishop on
the following day services at the same hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

ARREST OF 4 CATTLE THIEF. For some
tiule past cattle thcvlpg has been carried 90
70 a considerable extent near Laesburg Dur,
ing the las; three or four days these thetts
have bccoue so frequent that an organized Ell,
Tor, was made to detect the tibet, aud some OF
the stolen cattle belonging to Mr.. Thomas
Burch were tracked to Georgetown, where 1t
was ascertaiucd they had been brought and
sold by mau named Gheeu, who ior some
months past has been working on farms near
Lcesturg. This information being ia ken back
to Leesburg, deputy sheriff of Loudouu
county, with posse Of five men, went last
uight to the farm upon which the thief was
working aud arrested him, and be is now safely
odg ed in the Leesburg Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

LoNa BRIDGE The Washington Chronicle
says this bridge, crhich is the only free bridge
now open to the public crossing the Potomac
river, has been kept 10 excellent condition soce
it passed into the bands of the Baltimore ano
Potomac Railroad Company, for they seem to
try to carry out the requirements OF their char
ter, and keep it in good condition for travel
the causeway between the two drawers is 10
need of little working, and if few loads o.
gravel were put 10 the various holes, and the
rad rounded in the ccbter, il would be 10 good
condition Tor The winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

The cheapest aud largest stock of Fashion
able Hats. at DEALHAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Mothers do not let your darlings suffer Will
the Whoopiug Cough, if you have a remed..
SO uear at hand Use DR., Bulls Cough Syrul
aud the little sufferers will soon lind relief
Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

BLOOD OR MONEY. Many are the devices
now resorted to 10 order to collect debts, but
among them all none is supposed to be more
effective than an aucient one revived yesterday
by drover, who, having been trading here for
years past, had of course some long standing,
unsettled accounts upon his books, and having
duuned his debtors uutil he was tired. he came
Yesterday armed with a double. barrelled shot
gun, threatening to have either money or
blood. He didu't find any Of those he was
looking for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

The finest and largest variety of Shirts Of
all description, at DEALHAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, aud good FL guaranteed, at
DEALHAMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Police REPORT Tie following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since
yesterday afternoon.
John Carroll for entering the house of Mr..
Richard Rudd, and Tor disorderly conduct
therein, was sent to the work house for twenty
days.
David Lomax, colored, for disorderly Conduct
was sent to the work house for twenty days.
w. G. Thorntou and Bill Bell colored boys,
for fighting, were fued and discharged.
Os:ar Turner, colored, was released from the
cham gang, as his term OF service had expired.
The above cases we're before the Mayor.
Fifteen dodgers were accommodated al the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

The finest Of Merchant Taylor's Dress Suits
AT DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

COUNTY ITEMS Mrs. Roach. the good lady
of Sheriff Roach, who was thrown from her
carriage sometime since, is recovering from the
injuries then received.
Excelsior Lodge, l. y. G. T., had lively
meeting on Wednesday evening aud among
its pleasant features was debate, participated
in by Brothers G. F. Corbett, ". &. WiDirt
aud others.
A gentleman living near the Chain Bridge
was treated by his friends with tin wedding
Wednesday night aud an agreeable affair II
was
Possums are numerous in the county. The
Messrs. Wrenns have captured over dozen
the past week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

The best and largest variety OF OVercoats, E
nr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04
LOCAL NEWS.

UNANSWERED Doc. "A colored man uamed
WIN. Williams went out of the dry goods store
of Mr.. R. l.. Wood, this morning, leaving his
dog behind him. The dog was not mild
manpcred animal, and after looking around
moment or two for mode of egress, made a
dart for the show-wndow, through which ne
punched d hole, not large enough, however,
for his exit The rush oil the dog, the crash
of the broken glass and the savage cry OF pain
uttered by the now bath,d and almost frantic
animal. produced the live!iest CONJUNCTION among
the persons 10 the store, across whose lmaglna-
tions instantly flashed thoughts Of hydropho-
bia, and there was general monnung upon
stools and counters but the dog leaving the
widow made spring at one OF the large
panes Of glass 10 the door, through which ne
went With bound, the souods OF the falling
glass, miugling with the yels of the departing
dog. Williams being made aware OF the dan-
age his pet had occasioDed agreed 10 pay Tor
he necessary repairs.
IMpUpENr BEGGAR While MIR. Richard
Rudd, who has lately been hurt and is cou'
fined to his house, was sitting 10 the back
room of his residence 10 the Fourth Ward,
Yesterday afternoon, be heard sonc one enter
the parlor and opening the door between the
two rooms, saw strange man who demanded
something TO eat. Mr. Rudd told him 1t was
the custom 10 this city Tor strangers 10 pull
the door bells or 10 knock before they entered
houses, and that as he had not followed that
custom, he could get nothing TO cat there
Upon this, the able bodied beggar Aow into a
passion, aud cursed and abused Mr. Rudd III
the most violent manner, and went oil slam
ming the doors after him. Mr.. Rudd sent Tor
policeman as soon as he could get messen-
ger, aud the beggar passing that way again,
soon after, was arrested, aud will be taught bet
ter manners a, the Work House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

The best of Business Suits, very cheap. at
DEALHAMs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing a
DEAluAMS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

sHAMPAGNE CIDER AND SWEET
" CIDER, just received.
dsc8 K. b. LAWSON & co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

All goods warranted as represented at
DEALHAMs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-04

~ MACkEREL.
~ RBLS NO. MACkERkL for sale low
l., close assignment.
dec HOOE s. JOHNSTON.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-12-10

JACKSON, Dec. 8, 1874.
The newly elected Board of Control met
this date at the office of DIR. Kells.
Present-James d. Stewart. Chairman
w. B, Taylor, II. NJ. Taylor, j H Boyd, Il.
Kells, J. l.. Power.
The following were announced as the
Standing Committees for the ensuing year
On Premium List--R. Kells. /. Strauss, w.
B. Taylor, J. L. Power, III. NJ Taylor, Jas.
ID. Stewart.
On Fair Ground Prtrileges-I Strauss. j.
L. Power, j. H. Boyd, ii. NJ. Taylor.
On Renting Groands-W. B. Taylor, j. H
Echols, 1. Strauss, T. I. Persons, J. d.
Stewart.
On Steam Poaoer for Machine She'd.
Strauss, j. l.. Power, J. II. Boyd, IL. NJ
Taylor.
Propositions were received from Mr P
Roach and Messrs. Boyd & Sutherland fol
the use and care of grounds, aud same re-
ferred to appropriate committee.
A communication was read from Jackson
Jockey Club, and the Committee on
Grounds was requested to confer with same,
and perfect any arrangements that may be
mutually satisfactory.
1t was resolved to hold the Seventh An
nual Fair during the week comm encing on
the second Monday in October, 1870
Adjourned.
JAS. d. STEWART,
Chairman.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-12-10
Governors ProcInmasaon eoven.
Ing the Lcglsaaamre.

Whereas, The lawfully constituted officer.
OF warren county are prevented from dis
charging their official duties by an arTneel
lnsuFreetion. notwithstanding, and I'm defi-
and. = s--9'-'
Now, THKKEFoRR, I, ADELBERT
AN Is Governor of the State of MississipDi
fnsy virtue OF the authority vested In me IN
the Seventh Section of the Fifth Article Of
the Constitution Of the State Of Mfssissipn5.
DO issue this my proclamation convening in
extra session, the Legislature of the State of
mississippi, at the Capitol. I'm the CITY of
jackson, at II O'Clock, meridian, on THURS
D.. 1874 A'
IL TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have here
unto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal ofthe State of Mississippi to be afixed
this 9Th day of December, A D. 1874.
ADELBERT AMES.
By the Governor:
JAMES HILL,
Secretary ofSeate.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-12-10

" hurt, though his physician thinks moi
fatally.
Mr. OHara wants horse. He want.
the horse he was.thrown from, and which
one of the routed negroes captured and
rode off
Among the last prisoners captured
were six Of the negroes cavalry force.
They were very well mounted and armed
with double barrel shot guns.
Several mules and guns were captured
yesterday. We presume they Will be
taken care of, and returned to their own
ers upon application.
Mr.. E. d. Richardson acted as signal
officer during the day. and from his high
position on the court house tower, followed
the movements of the negroes and
the citizens as they moved from point 10
point.