davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19

OAG0OD COWS AND A FEW PAIRS WORK
EV ING CATTLE for sale by me. Term
cash down, the balance In equal payments TO
F,mee, or per cent. diseonot for ready pay.
a lien Will be retained on all cattlesold ON time
Encther the purchaser be rich or poor.
h. s. PAGE.
ydsfsr April I'D, 1874,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19
scellan eous.
SAMUEL STONE,

SAMUEL STONE,
BLACKSMITH, Hyde Park, Vt,
1 All work warranted Especial attention paid to
Ailments aboot il heir TO-. Give him call
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19

u. &. LANPHER, o,,,,r,,
DEPUTY SHERIFF and AUCTI0NEER,
Hyde Park, Vermont.
Faithful attention will be paid to all business
1f this nature.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19

<i"Oheu Wnehb,
Dam and Buck
I ork, IL q m s.,
Fresh; oysters, ,
Fetal, Pickles,
Gheese, Teas,
2spoeiality
PuGAR, Fresh
&hleir Season,
kitrons, prunes
foods in great
PLES by the
Potatoes. Tho
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19

4. DWINNELL,
Deputy Sheriff, Auctioneer and Detective,
Hyde Park, Vermont.
All calls promptly attended to.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19
Il. G. GILBERT
DENTIST,
Deputy sheriffs and Auctioneers.

D. c. HARDY,
Deputy Sheriff, Auctioneer and Livery Keeper,
Morrisville, Vermont.
Prompt attention to businessis guaranteed. Vyl)
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19

Cider t3j cts. per gallon>, Vinegar large as
,ortment OF French and American 'NFECTl0N-
ERY Nuts Raisns, stationary. PERFUMERlESs
md Hair Oils, large stock of show case goods,
Toys; also all the best brands fTobaco and Ci-
ars; Fishing tackle and Sporting Goods. &c. &c.
MAIN STREET,
HYDE PARK, VT
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19
Dentists.
:. W. BUCK,

C. W. BUCK, -
DENTIST,
The first two weeks of every month, II shall be at
my rooms in Cambridge Boro', w., and the re-
mainder of each month at johnson, W.
Nitrous Oxide Gas given wned desired
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19
c. nj. STRONG,
Dealer in

All kinds Of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, and
FANCY GOODS; comprising FLOUR, All gredei
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19
LamOille Newsdealer /.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Column, one year, 500, six months, 500; three
mouths. s3j; one month, sis.
l.2 column, one year, s60 six months, 35s; three
months, $40; one month, $40.
If column. one year, s35; six months, $50; three
mOnths, $3.50; one month, 50.
Is column, one year, SIS; six months, $40 three
months, sj; one month, SO
Business Cards on first page, 81 per line, year
- no charge less than SO.
Notices Of Liberations and Estrays, s. so eac
Probate notices, 81. so each.
Legal notices, 10 cents per line for ono, two
three insertions.
obituary notices. FIVE cents per line.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-08-19
-
Hotels.

H HARDwICK HOTEL.
BRENNAN BROS, Proprietors, Hardwick, Vt.
Tho house has been thoroughly rehtted. Con
feyaDGe to any part of the country at snort nopee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
LOCAL BREEITIES.

A partv of colored men attempted to create
disturbance near Fishtown yesterday aver,
noon by .assaulting white boys ana men 10 'nal
locality, but meenng one OF the latter VINO ""s
armed with Il pistol and who are" t auu
threatened to shoot, they instantly "DSca"e
mild mauuercd., ! .
The January number of the Academy jour
nal has been issued. 1t is an unusually 'n!er
estng uumIer Among It's contents Is ''e 'ir't
cha pier of the ''FemaIe Stranger, legeuu u
Alexandria, the whole of which story VIII De
published in consecutive numbers.
The slight alarm of fire yesterday afternoon
was caused by the burning oil chlmney III
l5nzzards Roost. Mr.. Bun. Cline while walk
ing along PITT street carly this morning ois-
covered an ash barrel on fire under the STAIR
way leading to Schuler's picture gallery.
+. No boats we're running on the Washington
ferry yesterday, and as but one train OF cars
lett here for Washington and but one came
here from that city, travellers between the TWO
cities had but slight accommodation.
Letters addressed to Louis A Mclean,
Chester. Pa; and Miss Annie Maddox. Rock.
vile, Montgomery county, Md, are detasned
10 the postotce here for want of postage stamps.
Mr. Cation deputy clerk of the Corporation
Court received a letter frDn Judge k:lth to-
,lay stating that he would not hold term OF
the Circuit Court for the city in February
Detectives have been put upon the track OF
the party Of three card montce players VINO
have lately bccn working the trains be-
tween this city and Lynchburg.
A poet says he has seen the 'vane upon the
stccple's point stand still from morn till night,
but the yanc upon the market house steepc
stands still from enc years eud I'LL arother.
The delay iu the arrival of the eight O'Clock
passenger rain from Washington this morning
was caused by some slight defect in the loco
motive.
Judge R. Ii. Cockerille and Mr.. Fl. H
Ri,ldlcbargcr, members Of the Legislature, LETT
here this morning Tor Richmond. Mr.. L. Z.
O'Neal will leave on "Wednesday morning.
In consequence Of the inability Of all the
members Of the late DR.. Sp4rrow's family to
reach here to-day, the funeral Of the deceased
has been postponed uuti tomorro" morning.
Mr.. LovGi,y is circulating petition to the
City Council to have the otfe Of Inspector OF
Liquors, lately abolished. re-creatcn.
The Harmony masked BALTIC have been gwen
on the 18th lust. has been postponed until the
Dad proxImo
The concert of the Alnxn1lria Gee Club for
the bcucfi. Of the p1cr will b. given TO night at
Sarepla Hall.
\ petition is in circulation asking the au-
thorities Of The A. 4 W. Il. r., to resume the
running OF the -. | aud > o'cl1ck trains.
The canal, Hunting creek, aod the coves OF
the river were flied yesterday with skaters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
.,..Froil, NeW York.

New York, Jan l9. The police did not ID
terrier with performances last evening IN places
of resort for Germans.
The weather became warm last night and
this morning a dense fog covers the harbor and
rivers causing much delay on the ierles OF both
the North aud East Rivers.
The collections for domestic missions at Grace
Church yesterday after addresses by Rev. Dc
tors Potter and King amounted; to nearly
$4,000. 80.
The Commissioners Of Education contemplate
paving the fares of large number OF idle, able
budied emgrants to the portions Of the South
where working men are scare.
The Spanish iron-clad Arapiles' troubles are
by no means ended. She RECEIVED considerable
Injury by striking on the rollks in East River
on the way to her present anchorage off the
battery ard is reported making thirty-six inches
of water every twenty four hours. Her com
mander proposes to have her bottom examined
by divers to-day and unless it is absolutely i'm
possible will put to sea and trust to bis pump:
rather than try further repairs in this port
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
Ey Green e. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctl0neers.I
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU ~
" BILE PROPERTY-.By virtue Of decree
of the Corporation Court for the city OF Alex.:-
dra, Virginia. rendered at is December term,
1873, in the suit of Burroughs vs.. Harper, the
undersigned commssi toner's appointed by said
decree, wi fer for sale BY p.blic AL ton, in
front of the Market House. on Royal strec., IN
said city. on SATURDAY, the It'll day Of Feb
ruary. 1874, at twelve o'clu ok M, the following
REAL ESTATE, 10 wit:
No. IA LOT OF GROUND on the south
east corner of Prince and Alfred streets, binding
on Alfred street 100 feet to an alley l3 feet III.
wide; thence eastwardiy I'll feet inches; thence
northwardly ~ feet; thence westwardiy = Il. Ii
inches thence northwardly 81 feet; thence west
wsrdly IL feet inch fronting on Prince stree.
No "A rent charge Of SO per annum on Il
lot located on the west side Of Water street,
and south side of Franklin street.
Terms of Sale: One tenth Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the residue IN
three equal ins ,almerts ut six. twelve ana eigAt-
cen months, respectively, with Interest from Tue
day Of sale, to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser, satisfactorily endors: and The title
to be ret~incd until the purchase money be fully
raid Costs ot cJnveyanc!ng to be borne b. the
purchaser. ,. r. BhAEH
&. w. WATfLES,
H. o. CLAUGHTON,
ian It's Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

Police REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since Sat
urday's issue of the Gazette
John Harley, for shooting in the streets, was
fued aud discharged.
J. H. Peddicord white, and Chas Countcc,
Fleming Mckee, Henry Jockson aud jim
Clapdore, coIored, for vagrancy, were sent to
the work house for thirty days. :,
Charles kersey and Alphonso Arlington, for
disordery conduct, were fined and discharged.
. Edward Meadcs. for dsordcrly conduct, was
sent to the work house for thirty days.
Mary Kane, Tor disorderly conduct and va
grancy, was sent to the work house for thirty
days.
The above cases were tried before S. II.
Janney, esq President of the Board of Alder
men, in the absence of the Mayor. $50.
George Carter and Lucinda, his wife, color.
ed, committed to Jail for robbery, were brought
before Justice May on Saturday evening last
and ommitted for further examination to-
morrow afternoon.
Only two dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night ~..y-:,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
.4TCTyDJS. S.4LES.

( A UCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
~ KITCHEN FURNITURE-Will be sold
at public auction, on TU ESDAY, the eth inst,
at 10 clock, at the Virginia House, upper end
Of King street, . lot Of HOU 5EHOLD and
KITCHEN FURNITURE, including TWO
FEATHE Err BEDS. Terms cash.
H. S. w. BARKER,
jan 1G eots* Admir- Of Nancy Allen. decd.
la4 AUCTION SALE OF THE VESSEL
e FIVE SISTERS"
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered on the 9Th day of No
vember, 1873, in the case of Jos. T. Janney W..
Chas. Tyers, the undersigned will sell At public
auction, in the town Of Occoquan,- at the store
house Of Joseph T. Janney. on WEDN ESDAI,
the 18th day of February 1874, at II o'clock m,
the vessel owned BY Charles Tyers and known
rs the Five Sisters.
Terms OF Sale: One-third of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in two equal
instalmen.s, payable in six and twelve months,
with inter est from day of sale.
H. 0. CLAUGHTON, comm,rs
ialO-eots II. u WELLS No''I'I1 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
Foreign News.

PARIS, Jan. 10. The ultramontane journal
EUuiverse, has.suspcnded publication.
Persons passing between France and Italy
arc no longer required to be provided with pass
ports.
MADRID. Jan. 19.-A nan named Combatz.
who served as coIoncl uudcr the Paris Com
munc, was captured at Car,agena by The Span
ish troops. f.-
Senior Sagasta, Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
is preparing note to be sent to the different
movers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
Fires.

BosroN, Jan. 10. Scauey & Co. S stamping
and jnpannng works, at Cambridgcpcrt, were
destroyed by fire this morning With much vau-
able machinery. The loss is 500, 900; insurance
$4,000.
WHEELING, Jan 10. A dispatch from Char
lesion, W. Va, says large portion. of the
business part Of that city was burned this morn
ing. Fourteen business houses were Destroyed
and number OF others heavily damaged. The
loss is not less than $50 900; partially insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
Severed his Connection.

WHEELING, Jan. l9.-R2v. j. }. j. Lat.
tone, Rector Of 81. Matthew's Episcopal
Church, of this city, has dissolved his connec-
ton with the ministry of Said church on ac-
count of the growing tendencies of the Episco.
pal body throughout the United States TO rl-
ua!istic practices For the present he does not
join the Cummins movement, although he Gu
iorses it, but will await, Tor awhile, tho action
of the church in Virginia and West Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
TELEGRAPuIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTEl
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, January 10, 1874.

WASHINGTON, January 10, 1874.
The Senate was engaged in the consideration
ofan Oregon railroad grant bill, 'alr. Mitchell
Of Oregon, speaking al length upon the subject
Mr. Thurman presented mem rial from the
Winucbagoes of Wisconsin, saying that they
were constantly deprived of their lives, liberty
and property referred. ) .: IL
The House of Representatives was occupied
in the cali of States for bills and joint resolu
tious, and considerable number we're presented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
Robbery.

PHILADELPHIA, JAN 1.-THE Green and
FAirmount railway company office near Fair
mount, was entered by three men early this
morning The Waterman was bound and gag
ged and safe blown open and about 500
stolen. They failed in forcing the other safes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

QUESTIONABLE EFFECTS OF GENIoUs. The
arrival Of Albert Pike 10 Alexandria is said to
have had singular effect. All the married
men come home late, having ''joiued lodge. y
All the aged men smoke pipes made of their
hat crowns as they 60 to market. There is a
great reading fever already stimulated, and
hopes Of a literature. Wash Star.
Mr.. Pixies residence in Washington may
have produced in that city the effects mention
ed above, but as he has not yet arrived here,
the matrons are not provoked at the late hours
of their spouses, the old men still smoke meer-
schaums, the sale Of books has not materially
increased, nor have the yearpings after lite
nature become painful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

REMARKS Wheat is in very light receipt,
and the market is active for prime and choice
samples, with prices unchanged; sslcs of red at
ITO, III and 172 for smutly and garicky lots ;
no better q;ality offered Corn is active and
irmer; off rings Of 1886 bushels, with sales of
mixed At 10 and IS, and yellow al 75
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1y, II a. m.
For the Middle States continued rain and
caserly to southery winds will prevail with
rising temperature and failing barometer during
the day For the Southern States, east Of the
Mississippi river, generally cloudy weather and
areas Of light rain will prevail, with rising tenn
peraturc on the Atlantic coast during the day
and a decided fall of temperature in the Mis-
sissippi valley by Tuesday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

RAID ON LoAFERs. The police, at the IN
stance Of the Superintendent ofthe Gas Works
who has been unable to keep the luaivrs away
from the rotor, room: there, made a raid upnn
the place last night and arrested seven men
found sleeping before the furnace. They were
locked up in the station house, aud this morn
ing, as they had 90 visible means Of support,
were seat to the work house as Migrants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

CORPORATION COURT Judge f. u, Lone
presiding. -Partluw VS. Klnchcloe; debt, mo-
lion to dismiss by plaintiff. and morton over
ruled; special plea fled aud replication thereto
and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

Y. NJ. G.. A. ANNIyERSARY.-For the rur-
pose of accommodating the speakers from Phil
adephia and to suit the engagements of Presl-
dent O'Neal, and for other reasons, the commit
tee in charge have determined to further post
poue the anniversary exercises OF the Young
Mems ChrStiau Association until tuesday
evening the 3rd Of February.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS. The Superintendent
of Public Instruction calls attention BY circulars,
TO the fact that there are State scholarships
from anumbcr of counties Yet fulfilled among
them two from the CITY AID County Of Alcxan-
dria. The expenses of State stud are
about $3.50 year, and the next session be-
g;ps February 24:h. Application should be
made to Richard L. Carne, County Superluteo-
dent of Schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

gssy~ a CARD.-I must ask pardon of the
pubic for annoying it with my private or per-
sonal difficulties. No statement of mine would
have assumed printcd form but for the card
which appeared in the Gazette of Friday, aud
the premature and par;!Zan account OF Col VI.
D. Ball, 10 the Sentinel OF the same date Ou
Thursday afternoon, betwceo the hours of three
aud four o'clock, some one rang my office bell.
/ answered the bell, and on cpeolng the door,
saw standing near the step two persons, one OF
them an entire stranger, the other member
of Council. The latter, before entering my
Office, said, 81 suppose am the man you re-
frrred to in your speech. | then invited them
both into my office (which is a part of my
dwelliug) and told them to take seats. Instead
of the stranger taking the seat | pointed out
to him, he placed himself IN position 10 my
rear. | then said to the speaker, Sir, refer
red to you 10 the C"unci! chambcra as 'oncmcM
her," and my reference was made in perfect
harmony with the rules of the Council, and in
defense of an uukind and di>rcSpccdul motion
made by you, ln relation to public transac-
ton of niue, which motion gave couutcnance 10
SANDER that had just before been uttered
against me" He then said, making use OF
profane expressions, " on are a - -. l
said to him. IF you will not be appcascd By
an explanation, then your will must be my
pleasure" aud peremptori!y ordered them to
leave my office. Neither of them made any
motion TO go, and rising from my seat, for the
purpose of opening the office door, the member
struck me side blow on the forehead, my loot
caught 10 the chair from which | was rising,
aud stumbled and fell, my assaiant striking
at me and endcavoring to prevent me regain
| ing my feet. | soon eXtrcated myself, and
grasping my cane, struck first the stranger, and
then with equal violence dealt a blow to my
assailant, and with upIited cane ordered them
again to leave my office instantly, or | would
take their lives. Without the slightest hesita-
ton or effort at resistance. after [ had struck
them, they Immediately left.
| Most respectfully,
| j. 3. JOHNSON, NJ. D.
Alexandria, January 10th, 1874.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

APPEAL REFUSED. In the Court Of Ap-
peals sitting 1T Richmond, on Saturday, IL the
case of Garrett vs. Garrett au appeal was re-
fused 10 a decree Of the Corporation Court OF
this city, all the judges c,ncurrlng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
EDLf.fTIG.NsIL.
H.fSeF! .S.E+f Gst.9 +.

COAL COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
cciving at our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen streets all the best GOALS knowD 10
this market We name Ia part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOkIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and La
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Col!iery, cs-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from That Of others, and is cs-
pecially prepared for family use. Yards 1oor-
ed and Coal sent out well screened and Tree rom
slate, 22i0 lbs to the ton. Orders lett with
Messrs Clarridse j. Grigg, corner King and
Royal sts. or at the yards wall be promptly ined.
r. J. MEHAFFEY u CO.,
| jy.17 Wharf and Yards foot 81 Queen st.
VOALl .-.. COAL
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lykens Valley Red Ash Coal.
Lorbe!ry Red Ash Coal.
Shamokin Coal.
Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Mine White Ash c al.
Delano Mine White ASH Coal
Lchigh White Ash Coal.
Locust Mountain Coal!
Chestnut Red Ash Coal.
Chesnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal.
All of the best quality, and for sale at lowest
market rates-22iO lbs to- the ton.
Orders lett ut 81 King street will be promptly
attended TO-. w. A. SMOOT,
jy loft Shoots wharf, foot of Princess 81.
HAVING disposed of my interest IN the
Ia Wood and Coal Yard on King street 10
John Leathcrland, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north ani
south corners of Union and Queen sts, where
will always be on hand full supply ct the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of tbs
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL b. the
cargo, car load or retail. ,.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage Of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left al the Office Of the .Aie=-
andria Insurance Co.. No. "a KING street, with
Col. Marye, or at Clarridge & Grlgg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
prom pity attended to- Weight guaranteed.
jy 3-tf TlOS. j. MEuaff E1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
GROUND PLASTER.

BLUE WIND SOR PLASTE r /,
(fnely ground,)
always on hand at my MILL on Princess street,
near Washington and Ohio Railroad depot
Those wanting good article of GROUND
PLASTER should call on or address letter to
ian l9-eo4m c. +. LEE, ,Jr., Alexa., Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19
SLEET,- There was considerable sleet early

this morning. aud among the many who tell 10
consequence of it was Mr.. J; NJ. Br9adus,
General Ticket Agent OF the w. o., V. NJ. u
6. S. r R., who slipped while on his way, to
the aenry street depot and striking his head IN
his fall was rendered inscnsibIe He was taken
into the house of Mr.. Henderson, near Grace
Church, and from thcuce 10 an Omnibus to his
house, when he received the attention OF Or.
Lewis, and soon recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

THE MARRIAGE TIE. The WashingtouChroni-
Gle says, "many of the society folks of Wash
ingtou will attend at Trinity Church next Thurs.
day evening, at clock, to witness the mar
rlage of Mis- Gertrude a. Massey, daughter OF
the late W, D. Massey, esq, of Alexandria,
Va, to MIR. N. NJ BcIford, son of the late
Judge Bcltord, of Mauch Church, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-19

RIVER NEws--rhe ice in the river below
this city offers 20 obstruction to DavlgaloO'
bnt off Giesboro', between here and Washing
ton, it is so packed as to be almost lmpassnaole'
The steamer City of Alexandria, of the Poto'
mac ferry, after returning here from the trip
she made to Washington on Saturday last, laid
up The steamer City Of Washof!on zion, Of the
same line, attempted to reach here from wash
iugton yesterday but failed aud had to return
after coming almost as far as the halt way tree.
Since then neither Of the Washington ferry
boats have attempted to make trip. The trips
of the Ouantco steamer. those of the Mount
Vernon boat, and also those OF the Maryland
ferry boat have likewise been suspended The
Lady of the Lake arrived yesterday afternoon
from Norfolk and went on 10 Washington but
did not start on her return trip this afternoon.
The tug boat Mary Lewis carried pungy boat
loaded with oysters to WASHINGTON to-day, out
navigation between here and Washington. Tor
all practical purposes may be said to be enilre-
" suspended. The steamer h. Z. Knight ar
rived this afternoon from New York.