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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
LOCAL NEWS.

DEMURRAGE. The Georgetown Courier of
this morning says 1T is well known that for a
year or two past the coastiug navy, which has
of late largely increased, has found it necessary
to protect itself from the dilatory habits OF con-
signees, who would aetaiu vessels days and even
weeks IN dischargng, wholly to suit their own
convenience. The totm of protection is that Of
combination among masters and owners OF
vessels to insist on the Insertion of certain re-
gulatious in every bill OIL diug limiting the time
OF discharge on pain of a penalty OF cents per
ton per day for every day excessive detention.
These combinations are called associations with
the usual machinery Of President, Secretary,
Treasurer, &c One is located in Philadelphia
aud another 10 New York. The former seems
to be far the most numerous and influential; the
effect of their establishment appears to be salts
factory all round, but particularly to the coast
ers themselves We hear nov of another COM
bination of similar character, but this time on
the wild waters of the raging canawl.' Some
of the boatmeu complain OF unnecessary deten-
tiou 10 discharge, and it is said that at Alexau-
dria the point in dispute has been taken before
the courts through suits for damages Further
more il is reported that method substantially
Identical with the Coasting Association will be
attempted before very long on the confined wat
ers OF the aforesaid prism"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
The Turf.

New YORK, Oct. lO.-At Prospect Park
yesterday the sixth heat Of the 5000 purse race
for 2:3G horses was run and won by Lady
White. May Bird took the second money,
and Black Crook the third. Tiue, 2.331. The
double team trot for a purse of 500 dollars
was won by Lady Woods aud Carrie N. in
three straight heats beating Ella Madden and
Regulus. Time. 2:55, 2:4S! and 2421 For
the purse for 1000 dollars for 2:26 horses,
Confer won the second, third and fourth heats;
Bella winning the first heat. Tune, 2:2G, 2:27,
2:254 aud 2:2S4 The we'll known trottcrs
Tanner Boy, Thomas L. Young, Arthur and
Falmouth Boy were severely injured by having
croton oil poured over their heads while in the
stable at Prospect Park. the former being ter
ribly bistercd. The Association offers 500 dol
lars reward for the discovery Of the pcrpetra-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

COUNTY RADIcALs.-The Washington
Chronicle of this morning in speaking of the
proposed Radical Convention in Alexandria
county, says, it will meet at Arlington on Mon.
day, 1.-THE l2th,) AMI will consist of five dele
gates from each township, viz: Arlington, JET
terson aud Washington, to nominate suitable
persons to fill the offices of clerk Of the county
aud circuit courts OF Alexandria county, sheriff,
and superintendent of the poor. The only posi-
ton for which there appears more than one as
pirant is that of clerk; the principal asprants
being the present incumbent, Lewis K. Payne,
who was nominated for Republican Mayor OF
Alexandria, and who, in the Republican con-
vention at Culpeper e. H., insisted upon Re-
publican being nominated for Congress; r. L..
Mitchell, of Alexandria. a strong adherent of
Barbour and VIM d. Newton,a young gentle
man OF ability, of Arlington. The first and last
named each have host of friends 10 the couD-
ty. After the nominations are made on Mon
day night ratification meeting will be held,
where speeches will be delivered by John IS.
Syphax, Lewis Il. Payne, w. A. Roe, and 9TH
ers, 10 reference to their actions at the Repub-
iican convention, which met at Culpeper for
the avowed purpose OF nominating a Republl.
ran candidate for Congress from the Eighth
Congressional district, but adjourned without
doug so, aud some of whom are now employed
eanvassing the district in favor of one Of the
opposition candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

HUNTING CREEK BRlDGE.-Anglers who
frequent Hunting Greek bridge cause SO much
inconvenience to those who have to traverse
that bridge, by sliding the plapks of the flooring
and making holes 10 it, through which horses
can fall, tina, the authorities of Mount Vernon
Township, contemplate organizing a special
police for the purpose of preventing its further
Injury. The gunoers who used to make the
causeway of the bridge dangerous by shooting
upon it have been driven off by the police that
was organized for that purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Stolen silver Dust.

New York, Oct l0.--R. D. Beidcrhase 4
Co., silver workers, have during the past six
lnonths missed silver dust amounting 10 value
to six thousand dollars or more. Yesterday
Alexander Percent, one of the workn,en, was
arrested on suspicion, and search being made a
quantity of the stolen dust was found on his
person. He subsequently made a confession.
duplicating Elirsch Wandcl, keeper of a small
siIvcrsmith's place 10 the BJwery, who was
arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
COrDner.S Verdict

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. l0.-The coro
ncr's jury to-day concluded their inquest or
the body of Ellen Lucas which was found il
a small stream of water on the 3rd inst, and
rendered a verdict that deceased came to hel
death at the hands of JOS i. Latetin, who
was seen with her previous to the murder anc
who was arrested shortly after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

New STEAM LAUNcH.-The new little steam
LAUNCH belonging to MIR. Charles Moore, on a
trial trip this morning, made the distance be-
tween the East Alexandria ferry slip and the
Wilkes. street slip in this city 10 SIX minutes
She is such success that the Maryland Ferry
Company contemplate having similar one
constructed to run on their line when the THE
is too low for the steamer Virginia to run.
Her entire cost was only $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Acquitted.

BALTIMORE, Md, Oct. 1O.-1n the Balti-
more Circuit Court at Tuwsontown, this morn
ing, 10 the case of Samuel McDouald, on trial
for the murder of Berry Amos, the jury after
being out since yesterday afternoon, brought
10 verdict of not guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Mills and Lumber Burned

WELLANp CANADA, Oct. l0.-The new
saw mill owned by e. B. Crow and au ada
cent mill lying idle, aud about one hundred
thousand feet Of lumber, were destroyed by fire
last uight Loss about so, 900. Crow prop
erty is Insured tor 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Life PreSerYcr.

New YORK, Oct l0.-Paul BagtoD goes on
the steamship Queen this afternoon to test a
water proof life saving dress He proposes to
90 200 or 500 miles out to sea, where he will
be left until picked up by some Inward bound
vrsSc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

championship of New England between Thos.
G, Butler and I. A. Paisted, was won easily
by the latter by four lengths. Time, l5:454
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, II a. m.
For the Middle States, falling barometer
southwest winds shifting to northwest, cloudy
weather aud rain, but clearing weather ID the
western and southern portions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
USnSfflnnn(t.

NEW York, Oct. l0.-The Gerome Park
races have been postponed until Monday next
in consequence of rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Hrs Triton Hi.

New, YORK, Oct. lO.-Mrs; Elizabeth Til
ton is i'll. Her physician says her mental aux
iety has depressed her whole system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
specie Shipments.

Nav York, Ost. l0.-The specie shipments
to Europe to-day amounted to s2o' oOo 10 silver
bars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
.YEITfU.S 81 IL ES.

/ COMMISSIONERS SALE-Pnrsuantto the
J decree of the Circuit Court oi Fairfax cou1i-
ty pronounced ut its June term 1872 II! Ile s','
Of Ross Idn'r vs.. Ross heirs, the unuersi5 heu
Commissioner in said decree named, WIZ, on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of October, Isl |, Court
DIV vt II o'clock IN, in front of the Court
House door of said county, sci to inc E1sn r.;
bidder At pubjc sale all the REAL ESTATE
OF which Ii. NJ. Ross died seized, except me
widows dower) containing l9' 70 ioO acres;
This land adjoins the lands Of VIM. +. Lee ana
the late Samuel Wrenn, and lies west oil tue
Chsntilly farm; has thereon MALL inn
HOUSE, is heavily wooded and well wa .asAsss-
tered. Being divided by the county road lead
ing from the ox-road to the county ROAD, near
W. +. Lees. into two parts OF nearly e4uai SIZE
it will be sold separately if desired. ~,
Terms of Sale: SO much cash IN hhnd as Will
psy The costs Of suit and expenses OF saie ana
the residue in three equal annual payments 10
bcnr interest from the day OF sale, ana 10 DC Sc
cured by the bonds of the purchaser, with good
personal security, and the title to DC retaiheo
until the last payment T Is mSHG MOORE,
+ ,irf,x 20 sep l8-w4w Comm r. OF Sale.
By Green d. Wise,
1Rcal Estate Agents and Auclionecrs.l
D0STPUNEMENToF TRUSTEES SALE
The sale of HAZEL PLAIN, also known as
the Chinn farm, near Manassas, III IrInce W IL
liam county, Va, heretofore advertised TOT Inc
4l 1Dl of Ausust WAS postponed until Y o'clock
n M, s SATURDAY, the l7th Of October, 1874 at
which time that valuable estate of $50 acres OF
iunl, with the improvements, will BIO s"ld at
public auction, in front Of the Mansion House,
in the city of Alexandria, Va
Terns: $500 in cash the residue IN ., lana
IS months with interest from the day Of sale,
and a deed OF trust to secure the deferred pay
men,s. Persons disposed to bid for the proper,
ty are referred to Messrs. Green s. Wise, OF sad
city, for u full description thereof.
VIM II. FlTZllUGH, Trustee,
sep lS-eots FREDERICKSBURG VA
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Scull Race.

BosToN, Oct. lU.-The Two mile single scuil
lace, this morning, on Charles River, for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

THE MARY WAsuINGToN.-As will be seen
by reference to an advertisement elsewhere IN
to-day's Gazette, the midday trips OF the
steamer Mary Washington bave been discon-
tinued. She will continue to come up the river
early every morning and 90 down again every
afternoon, as heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

DEpELLANT CLOTH-Black, Blue and
n Golden Repelant Cloth just received by
VIM N. BERkLE1,
oct 10 Ga King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
NEW GOODS

NEW GOODS.
u UST OPENED-Shaker Flsnnels, Gray
Flannel, Red Twilled Flannel, herseyS, Ne
peant Cloth, Fancy Csssimeres, Prints, Orllls,
Canton Flannels, &c, on the very best terms at
WIN. N. BEkkLEY'S,
oct 10 III King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

DISABLED SETTLERS "A party of settlers
passed through the city Yesterday, on their
way to one of the ncighboriug countless who
were in a sadly disabled condition. They were
travelling 10 "a wagon, and out Of the family OF
six but one was physically able to take charge
of the team, all the others being crippled,
mostly from paralysis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

STREET LAMPS. Many Of the street lamps
are now lighted long before dark, aud all OF
them are extnguishcd long before daylight.
During the darkness prevailing early this moru-
ing the horse OF market wagon, coming down
King street, stumbled over and fell upon pile
of sand 90 King street, injuring itself and
breaking the vehicle to which it was attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

CHURCH DEDlCATIoN.- The new Catholic
church of St. James, at Falls Church, which
is iu charge Of Father O'kaue, Of this city,
will be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies
Tomorrow week, October 18th. Bishop Glib
bons Of Richmond, will on the OCCASION give
Poutlfcal High Mass, and the sermon will be
delivered by Father Clarke of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

ONn BUSHELS choice new WESTERN
wv TIMOTHY SEED for sale by
aug 81 WASHINGTON j. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

ZINE, CEMENT and CALClNED PLAS.
IL TER, Of superior quality, for sale by
feb II b. +. PEAkE IL co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
NOTICE.

MRS C. l.. SIMPSON, No % King street,
would inform her customers and Others that she
has no idea of giving up her business, and that
she can be found throughout the season at her
store from Monday, at 10 o'clock a. M, I'll Sat
urday night at the same hour hour. oct ~ st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

TUST RECEIVED-Drskes Plantatlon BIT
y t.rs Cannon's do, Hostetters do, EPSON
Salts SHIRTS Turpentine, White Wax, Schenck' 5
Pills Pills Tooth Brushes, Halls Hair Remover,
Hoohands Bitters, Burnett's Coeosine Crab
Orchard Salts, Cslomel, Titles White oli, III
" White Pomades, Extracts, Nemo,s L d
ment, Cashmere Bouquet Soap, Suiphate Qul-
NV n'., IN HENRY COOK il CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

NEW NO. j MACkEREL, Goldfish and 70
~ tomac Herrings for sale by
oct 10 j. G.. MILBURN.
DRIME LEAF LARD, extra refined, just
i received by ,,,r
oct III u. ~. MAhOon 1''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

Oh SACKS OF COFFEE just received and
OO for sale at lowest current rates by
con 10 j. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

FLANNELS AND BLANkETS-A very
Il full stock just received by
sep Il ID. +. WIN Eli W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

NEW GOODS-Received this day lodide
IN Potassium White Tooth Powder, Perce's
Nasal Douches, Lyons Tooth Tablets, DrexePs
Vienna Cologne, Gum Tragacanth, White Cas-
tile Soap, French Yellow Ochre and Solution
rate Magnesis.
sep ID JAN y w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

NCDONALD'S WASHING CRYSTAL
INl the very best in use, for sale by
sep GEO. McBURNEY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

THE City HoTEL.-The Manassas Gazette
says we regret to learn that Messrs. Carr d Bar
rett of the City Hotel, Alexandria, are about to
retire from hotel business, aud are now nego.
tiating with parties Tor the sale OF their house.
Mr. Carr will 60 on his farm in Loudoun and
engage 10 grazing and the breeding OF fine stock
and Mr.. Barrett will 60 into the luelchantlle
hnSinnsS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

NHEAP TOWELS-Another large lot Of
~ those cheap Towels Just received by
sen IS ID. +. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

0IL CLOTHS, from A to 24-4 wide cut to
" fit halls, rooms, Sc. A large line of them
sen Is d. +. WILMER co.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-23
CIVIL NOTES.

In the Rollwagen will case, Mrs. Barbara
Shepherd was crosse xamined but testimony OF any
importance was given.
The proceedings of the German American
Bank to have the firm of Edward Raght & Co. adjudi-
Gated bankrupt we're dismissed Saturday the banks
claim amounting to about $4,000, having been settled
Business in the Supreme Court, Chambers,
and Circuit Parts III. and H.; the Superior Conit
Trial Term Parts l. and H.; the Common Pleas, Trial
Term Parts l. and H., and the Marine Court Generai
Term has been deferred until Tomorrow
Frederick G. Schlesinger, Oscar L. Schles-
niger and George Macnamara, fled voluntary petitions
in bankruptcy last week David l.. Atkins, John L..
Smith Uhas ii. Newman. William L. Robinson, SURVIVOR
&c Henry f. Billings James b. Dale aud John IL DeyO,
were adiudcated involuntary bankrnpts. and Thomas
Ferrier received his discharge III bankruptcy.
The examination In the Hardin estate case
was continued on Saturday, in the surroSates Cour'
before Surrogate utching. Only witness was eH-
amined the President Of the bank in which the tesaor
kept an account. He testified that the entries III the
books OF the bank made In the name oi the tes'
tatOr.
New-York tribune., 1874-02-23
A SPECIAL AGENTS REWARD.

A. J. Odell, Treasurer of the Delaware and
Lacgawanna Railroad company, sent al check Tor
"a in payment OF the taxes levied upon the rail
road 10 Secretary Richardson, Jan. T. The check had
hardly been cashc and the receipts signed by Secretary
Richardson, when an order filed authorizing Mr..
draw upon the United States Treasury one
half the amount The order obeyed and Ne,s26 81
was PAID sanborn. In explanation Of tins singular
payInent Mr. Odel stated Saturday that there was
doubt entertained at time whether, under the Reve
nue laws the railroad could be assessed The officers OF
the company conferred with the Government authorities
st Washin gton, answered with many reservations
and explanations, their questions. When VI length,
was declared that the company were debtors 10 the
Government, the officers OF the company examined
their books to determine the amOnnt OF their Indebted
ness They also conferred with the Assessor OF the
Thirty Collection District concerning ther IN
debtedness and last found that IT amounted 10 the
sum stated. The cheek 10 be paid on Jan IL was
made out that day and deposited IN bank in this
city which was supposed TO hold financial relations
with the United States Government The mistake was
found out too late. He withdrew the order and on Jan
q wrote to Secretary Richardson inc0sing order for
the sum named The delay in the payment OF the taxes
was fault OF the companys. and Secretary Richard
son was well aware OF this fact
New-York tribune., 1874-02-23
TIE COMMON COUNCILS INQUIRY.

The Joint Committee of the Common Council,
appointed investigate the in which business
is conducted In the CITY Departments met on Saturday
70 make an examination OF the affairs OF the
Department of Buildings. Mr. Adams OF that
Department questioned In regard To the
number and salaries OF those employed by
him. lie stated that the appropriation for that depart
ment was Sl5OOO all OF which was for salaries except
5000 for contingencies. This latter sum was made
necessary by the increased work resulting from the an
nexation OF the westchester district The department
divided four general districts under the charge
Of four superntendents and rs subdstrcs under the
charge inspectors The Bureau OF Unsafe Buildings
was under the charge of chief ana five assistants The
appropriation 1872 $4,000 The increase TO $4,000
made necessary by additional work. The apprO-
prson could not be reduced II the efficiency OF the de
partmehtwas to be preeeryeq, The investigation will
be resumed 10-UoIrQw. x-ssSs~-
New-York tribune., 1874-02-23
THREE SUICIDES.

J. Hamilton Smith, an actor known by his
stage name OF Notbinah Smith, committed suicide on
Saturday at the Madisonave. hotel OF Twenty
seventhst, by firing pistol bullet into his heart lie
was native Of Memphis. Tenn and AZ one time owned
property that city worth 10000 or $4,000 this he
lost. He then went the stage, and had moderate
success. About month ago he engaged board at the
above named hotel. and paid weeks board. He has
paid nothing SINCE but he had considerable baggage
he not pressed for payment. Lately he has been
depressed in spirits On Friday night he dined with
friend and went to bed early. At m on Saturday he
called and responded At IL OF the cham
bermaids entered the with pass kew and found
Smith lying the bed dead, with pistol in his hand
His effects found TO consist OF valuable gold
watch and chain, diamond pin quantity OF clothing,
apparel. a number Of theatrical books and
several manuscript plays. -.
J. sadlier, late q collector for Ephram Howe disti-
ler in Elm-st, Howard, who shot himself on We'd
nesday last at the Manhattan House In the B0wery,
died ou Saturday at Bellevue Hospital He had been
supposed have been suffering from deirum tremens
when he committed suicide HIS brother, o. N. Sader,
conveyed the body to North Carolina Coroner Eckhof
held inquest
Michael McGowan, glider, aged &c. OF No. 738 Tenth
ave. who has been out OF work since January l, on
saturday purchased two vas OF laudanum with the last
money he had and drank the laudanum. He was re-
moved in critical condition 10 the Ninety ninthsf Hos
ptal,
New-York tribune., 1874-02-23

,., tnstesd OF IN the heavens c,ou show w,ither
there ~, on ,np ~ fsrae should journey me ,ss
tne @ Wsh, 20 the Israetes, but % dap nnces The
EsS E,ss cod NOT only guides nc aso 9S ,heir one
BEy p,ash p r. bosen seed with sefety IL icu . orils
pli' Ieu ,s,rnct,on Hence, after escapu ,o nd
ns uso ma 60 The Israeltes forgot the aNulno III
OF tno W. ,be heavenly signal and rene o,,
malesV " ia mercy which II symholzeu' MnIa" AZ
Iuo I o'. a. cod had glOTiOusly uinmpne1' ,,snIt
utd' ior ,pbnlaton God had revealed huson h
,sVH S,o onnortuntv But were there no segsun gsad
uluss Jgpw then was a worship Petlo.nd
a. Goa,s chosen time the cloud became ;ai'er
,A9ted the Mace for the sanctuary Ihth I ~ hov
naIc US disposed and the Shekinah ht.eu ' bsve
ico Uov anxionsy must Moses ana his,' 10" snirit
in,,od and watched for these seasons oi e' h,iIt
~ rofresmentl As IN the tempe that IviV I1' unljes
90 -, ,o tah,rnacle in the wilderness tnc HuY ted
80. uranued in peue tTabe cloud III ton aeason
,ha tvns nv an application oi u 10 t"e Iied 70 meet
81 ,, be added the cburch OF goa u ,n hocause
1ouay, nI ppt snail the church OF Goa ItlI po.sS
has discovered seeming naWsn @ .i' 81 pal
l''ro Roman ,sm pronlu gated me doct'n' ,it"tcS
s,ttih,I,tv. SuperstitutioB invented "oIh ,hns
IN sn,ltcify in Christi II one eau rticNo ttn
,O' & ri history 10 little effect. The great roe Wo
t Urosent threatens the cnuIch ne ~ a,t, az
a. I'D boweyer. WILL deliver those WHO Nv tEg W. Ill m
~, ~ ti % An age is coming when 10 I'VE soi! VIZ VIZ,
IN W WOi'S, no,,re % Shall Israel become OuSdt
iVquO -, I have redeemed thee nave caileu lh-e
lo'i @ ~, Eighteen Christian centuries toV0 years
oy 'r 'rf grace will carry through every tninH 10
VI IN rheritauce descended IN al unforeseen lIne
,,tb ~, the grace for the merces "l WHICH ,n. W -
sai.nfp in the ptst are & 0' 10, iso
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