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The New York herald., 1874-12-06
WESTCHEsTER.

Selling kindnng wood at low price, In barrels
provided with false bottoms, is the latest mode
ADOPTED by the New York venders for victimizing
unsuspecting housewives in Yonkers.
The Sixteenth battalion N.G.S.N.Y., Lieuten.
ant Colonel Cooley commanding, held parade
officers and men presented an unusually fine ap-
pearance.
The parayzed condition OF business has not de-
TERED the New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company from increasing the tariff Of
passenger rates to the usually excessive figures
charged by that corporation during the winter
months.
The state Prison Inspectors have succeeded in
erecting contract for the labor OF 500 convicts
to be employed for laundry purposes during the
ensuing five years, at the rate OF sixty cents per
diem for each man. This Is the highest price ever
obtained by the State for convict labor at the
prison above named
One OF the night guards at Sing Sing Prison sur
prised couple OF convicts, named respectively
John Durkin and George Smith, while in the act
OF cutting their way out night or two since. The
enterprfsing jail birds occupied q cell on one OF
the upper tiers, and Immediately beneath the roof
act OF boring upward, through three feet OF
granite, Tor which purpose they were using q
m 20 en the sound M'h hv &
energetic application OF sledge hammer. Dur
kin IS serving out term OF twenty years for the
crime OF murder.
Owing to some misunderstanding arising at
Auburn Prison regarding the night OF admission or
spiritual advisers without regard to religious de-
nomination, the State Prison Inspectors
during their session. at Sing Sing Prison
on Friday, adopted resolution setting
forth that 'the agents and waroens
and other officers OF the prison are hereby directed
to admit into the prisons during reasonable hours
all ministers OF the Gospel residing within the city
or town Tor oficiating there where the prison Is
located ana permit them n they desire It, to have
uninterrupted conversation with such convicts as
may desire to see them; they shall also admit at
all reasonable hours the Sisters OF Charity who
may desire to visit the sick in hospital In their
cells-in the latter case accompanied by some
proper of1cer to direct them.
The New York herald., 1874-12-06
THE 'LoNGsHoREMEN's STRIKE.

All Trouble Ended-The Men Satisfied
That They Have Gained Their Point
Union Men Likely to Go to Work All
Over.
There was very little excitement along the North
and East rivers yesterday. Very few OF the men
were to be seen "along the line" and those who
were had nothing but good news for themselves
to- tell. The scowl OF previous days had alto
gether disappeared, and the announcement
was that the strike was practically
ended, and that the union had won. The victory,
however, it was admitted was not fully up to the
original demand OF the society, ana neither was
the struggle finally closed but the men were Will.
ing to 20 TO work everywhere, except for the
Walsh Brothers. at forty and sixty cents. and they
had had assurances that within short time they
would again control the ships "aiong the beach,"
MEETING OF THE CONVENTION OF DELEGATES.
The Convention OF delegates from the different
divisions Of the 'Longshoremens Union held
session last evening IN the basement nai, OF o. 81:
Peters school house, corner or Church ana CEDAR
streets, Roger Burke presiding. IL was an
nounced that, in addition to , the Transatian-
day paying the socety's rates Of wages,
and az pier No; 2zthe Red star star pierwtnse r-I;ns
Guos @ the Mr5ay nna psr
for the Pacific Mail line society men would be EN-
ployed IN future when work was 10 De done. II
obliged to leave port with 1900 pieces OF a cargo
OF lead pipe unloaded and with only nan supply
OF coal, owing TO LHe IlCOUpeLeuCy VI tHc ueW
hands to do the work. The Brooklyn Union was
reported as ''sOlid."
THE STRIKE IN HOBOKEN.
All the steamship docks at Hoboken-the Bre-
men, the Hamourg and the Eagle-were the scene
Of renewed activity yesterday. Nearly all the
members OF the union who had been out on strike
returned to work at the rates offered by the COM
panies In compromise OF the question. Besides
members OF the organization there were several
outside parties still retained, but 1t is thought that
they cannot long compete with the old hands.
Chief OF Police Donavan has withdrawn the extra
squads OF men from the docks, no further breaches
OF the peace being expected. The union as IL was
no longer exists, having lost its cOhesiveness
through the division OF opinion that arose on the
The New York herald., 1874-12-06
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

David Reardon. forty-nve years OF age. who re-
Rdes In Seventy-ffth street. between Madison
and Fifth avenues while intoxicated yesterday
morning, fell into the Fourth avenue excavation
at Seventy-eightn street and was severely In
jured.
At twenty minutes to two O'Clock yesterday
morning William Younger, aged nfty-two years,
OF Waterloo, Canada, was brought to the Nine
teenth precinct station house. sufrering from o
severe scalp wound He said that he was as
saulted on First avenue by some unknown men.
Owen Aalony, aged twelve years. OF No. l52 West
Ffty-second street, had his left arm broken yes.
terday BY being thrown from butchers cart 1t
Central Market.
AT half-past three O'CLOCK yesterday afternoon,
while Oficer Harman Lenerts, Of tho Third pre-
cinct, was attempting to arrest the driver OF Q
Broadway stage for intoxication, at Chambers
street, he accidentally fell from that vehicle and
dislocated his shoulder.
henry AasnhsrssE snnd aged plpe yearA Of
The New York herald., 1874-12-06
ANOTHER NEWARK CONSPIRACY CASE.

Detective Becker and Mrs. Dunn Charged
With Fra ud on the Government.
In Newark yesterday before United States Com
missioner John Whitehead, the examination was
resumed in the OF Charles Becker, detective
on the Newark police force, Mrs. Kate Dunn, with
several aliases ana Edward c. Gallery an cx-
policeman, all of whom were arrested last Satur-
day on a charge Of conspiracy 10 defraud the
United States government ID the matter OF PEN
sion. The allegation Is that Mrs. Dunn, through
the aHidavJs OF Becker and Gallery declaring that
she was the widow OF o deceased naval ofhcer, En-
sign Dunn, drew pension as such. when In
fact she was then married woman, the wife OF
James Ramsey. No witnesses were examined
yesterday, but number OF documents were placed
in evidence by the government going to snow
that in September, 1885, Kate married Ramsey;
that Becker, in 1873, swore that he served u copy
OF petition for divorce on Ramsey, in behalf OF
Kate that Kate swore, in 1879 before Commis-
sioner Brinckerhon, OF Jersey City, that she was
the widow OF Edward Dunn, and that Gallery was
witness in the matter The defence waived an
examination and the case will go before the
United states Grand Jury in Trenton next term
o. court. Meanwhile Becker ana the woman are
he'd "a $2,50O bail each Decision was reserved
the case of Gallery. ne will, doubtless be dis
charged, as 1t appears to be Becker alone the
United States authorities want.
The New York herald., 1874-12-06
DEATH OF coxN1ss1oBER 0ARD1HERI

Yesterday morning Coroner woltman recel
Information from Sergeant McGiven, OF
Seventh precinct, that Mr.. william Gardiner,
OF the Dock Commissioners, had died suddenly
evening previous. 1t appears that Mr.. Caro-
had attended Q meeting OF the Political Ref
Association, ana while returning home tnrG
Ridge street, near Grand, was taken sud-!
M. Wheroupon friends assisted him 10 his
aence. No. 2o2 East Broadway, where he exp
almost Immediately. Sergeant NcGiven expre|
the opinion that death resulted either from "a
nv Coroner Woltman's investigation. Com
sioner Gardiner was nfty-two Years Of age al
native or this country.
The New York herald., 1874-12-06

knowing much abont them. With the close OF Mr..
Carrer's evidence the State rested and
THE DEFENCE OPENED.
Counsellor Guild addressed the jury and said ne,
his colleague and the defendants hesiated whether
as It stood, there being. as he believed, no evi-
dence TO prove the allegations in the indictment,
but they had nna decided TO take tne privilege pe
Young. He made vigorous attack ON the Grand
Jury system and characterized IL as relic OF the
might be indicted as ven az william Stainsby
and Joseph G. Young. he charged that the pros
woaS saa mot sailed all its
James Williams aiso iss one Of = younss commits
and awarded Taylor sums or money 1or property
taken greatly In increase OF the sums paid by him,
aware at the time Of mapping out the street that
Guenther and Lane were willing TO take less lor
Tsyo Pne Object or sse seence was TO show
that the Guenrher- Lane Taylor transactions were
not kept secret from the entire Commission, ana
examination by the prosecutor the witness admit
ted that higher awards were made for che Guenther
got s4so the ''S former $500 witness had made up
mis- mind as to the valuation from what JACOB
sSnsie X, nad told him. What did skinKe en zen
objection being made by defence, ruled the ques,
tion out. Witness was asked II he had not SAID
formation about real estate, but the defence OBJ
Ilon.
JOE YOUNG ON THE STAND.
Joe Young one OF the accused, was next called
to the stand by the defence. He admitted telling
Stainsby about the Guenther and Lane property;
declared that he knew nothing OF the sale to Tay-
lor until alter It was made and Guenrher came TO
thank him; that he had derived no advantage
whatever by that sale or any other, and that II the
other Commissioners did not know all about the
Lane and Guenther AFFAIR. 1t was their own 1ault
Tor being absent
Young was still on the stand when the Court adj
journed TIL Monday. The action OF the Court IN
ruling out testimony which the prosecutor re-
garded as most important, has given rise to con-
siderable comment Of an adverse character IN
quarters inimical to the ring.
The New York herald., 1874-12-06
C0BOERRs' CASES.

John MCGUIRE, q coacnman, thirty.four years OF
age and native Of ireland, died at No. s2k west
Forty.fourrh street from acute perttonits. caused
BY rupture OF IN abcess OF the lefs Lobe OF tne
liver, induced by q kick from morse IN the
epigastrium about four weeks ago. Coroner Woit
man was notified to hold en- inquest on sne BODY.
Yesterday morning the sudden oeStn .. nIs
Madison avenues, was reported TO the Coroners'
once By Mr.. Ravens, . reiettve OF tne deceased.
aome Of the relatives OF Mrs. Baker, which re-
suited IN notifying Coroner woltmsn, who WIN
make IN investigator DecSsseo was Iorv years
OF A0e and : native OF New tork.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

In the United States Circuit Court, 10 Rich
mond, yesterday, Judges Bond and Hughes
sitting, the judges announced that they dis
agreed in the Petersburg election cases, and
would certify them up to the Supreme Court
of the United States. Eight judges and three
registers of election 10 Petersburg were indict-
ed under the enforcement act Of Congress for
obstructiug and preventing co!ored men from
voting at the municipal election 10 May last.
Counsel for the defendants demurred to the
Indictment, and the points raised were elabo-
rately argued. The judges differ on but one
point, viz, that none of the indictments charge
that the persons prevented from voting We're
so prevented son account Of race, color, or pre-
vious condition of servtude." Judge Hughes
holds that the indictments are fatally defective,
aud thinks this charge should be made in Or
der to let in the proof or Inference of motive.
Judge Bond holds that as the motives of men
cauuot be looked into or proved except by their
acts. it is sufficient to charge that citizens of
the Uoited States were prevented from voting,
and that the motive of hostility to race may be
inferred from the act of preventing colored
voter from voting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01
ItOMMUS ICATED.

The FIRE Department OF THIS city deserves
more than the usual complimentary notice.
ltS efficiency was fully proved last night, when
by skill aud darlOg most serious coDfagraton
was prevented. The GOODNESS exhibited By the
Chief Engineer amid the consequent excite
ment, the promptacss with which he saw aud
directed the efforts of the ircmeu to prevent
the spread Of the flames, aud the aacrty with
which all orders were obeyed showed the mu.
tual understanding, the perfect reliance, and the
implicit confidence existing, while the brave
acts Of the individual members OF the compan-
les eict.d the highes' commcndatlon from all
present. The steamers worked most admirably,
white the service rendered by the Hook aud
Ladder Company were invaluable. All worked
well, and the thaoks Of TIE community are due
the Department for preventing wide srresd
coLhlgralon. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

Later returns lrom the municipal elections IN
Paris on Sunday show the Republican victory
70 have been more decisive than at first re-
ported. The National Assembly met yesterday,
but 90 business Of Importance was ran5acied
Several bills were introduced relating to the
ORGANIZATION VI the army. Count dc Chaubcrd
has written letter to hi. supporters IN the
Assembly admouishipg them to be true TO
France aud ''ihe cause OF Royalty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

Gov. Garland, of Arkansas, in reply to Il tel
epram from his counsel at Washington, says ::
81 am not concentrating troops to defy the
President or Congress, as has been charged,
nor for any other purpose. [ am not conceD-
trating troops at all, there being peace and
auiet throughout the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

We learu from the Richmond correspondent
of the Petersburg News that Mr.. Hunter,
State Treasurer, after advising with the Cover
nor, Auditor, aud somc Of the most fair nilnd-
ed business men has drawn W. tax blIi,
which by fairly distributing without increasing
the public burdens will secure larger rcycnue
than the present one, aud provide the meaos
wherewith to pay the four per ceot, interest on
the public debt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

A dispatch from Washington says: 1T vas
currently rumored, aud believed, to-day, that
tho little oupleasantoess between Secretary
Bristow and Supervising Architect Muliett had,
at the iustigation Of the President, been ami
cably adjusted, and that the acceptance OF Null
let's resignation bad been resciuded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01


The sudden death Of Mayor Havcueyer' OF
New York city, was announced yesterday tie
went to Flushing, Loug Island, on Sunday, to
visit friend, who has been i'll for some time,
aud when returning to the city, on Monday
evening, the train on which he was broke down
when about three miles from New York, and
the Mayor was obliged to walk that distance
against the stiff, frosty wind that prevailed.
He reached the City Hall few minutes before
twelve when it was noticed that he did not ap-
pear to be in his usual health, seeming quite
exhausted. He took seat, explained the rea-
son of his delay, described his walk, and COM
pained of great Inconvenience from his uous-
ual exercise, which he thought was brought on
by exposure to the nigh wi0d which was pre-
yailing. After resting in the outer office few
minutes he said be felt better, retired to the
inner Office, and proceeded 10 open bis cores.
pondeuce He had broken two or three letters,
and was Just examining note lDcloslDg check
for the Tuscumbia sufferers when he rose trou
his chair and attempted to cross the foor He
had tottered but few steps when he sunk sud-
denly down. He was seen to fall by several
attaches, and physician was Immediately sent
for, but consciousness had entirely deserted
him. He did not utter word after the attack,
and only lifted, his hand to bis head 10 me-
chanical way as he fell, when it dropped heav-
lily at his side The physician gave it as his
opinion that he died of apoplexy, superinduced
by the overexertion of the morning. Mayor
Havemeyer was not far from seventy years of
age, and the finest looking man of bis years 10
the city. He has been Mayor twice, the first
election having been thirty years ago. He was
descended from German stock. He was very
successful business man, and in addition to pre-
siding over his sugar refinery he filed with
much credit the presidency Of the Bank Of
North America, an Office which he retained to
the time of his death. Mr.. Vance, President
OF the Board of Aldermen, will be Mr. Have
meyers successor Mr.. Wckham, who was
elected MIR. Havemeyors successor, not enter
ing upon the exercise of his duties until the
first Of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

ARREST AND SEIZURE Hiram W. Powers,
diStier, charged with detrauding he United
States out Of tax on distilled spirits, was before
Commissioner NJ F. Peasants to-day, and
after full examination be was sent on to the
grand jury at Alexandria, on the first Monday
in January next. The collector has seized the
distilcry, premises ard appurtenances of the
said Powers, under the act OF Congress au
thorlzing seizure for violation of ioternal reve-
nue. laws. This will undoubtedly prove a very
Interesting aud important case. The said dis
lillcry was paying the government about 5000
tax per day. -Rich State JournuL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

A majority Of the House OF Representative:
have it in their power to call up Sumner
Equal Rights bill 90 Monday next, as 1t passed
the Senate, bu. the opinion seems to be that
the House will delay action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

CHEAP LAND. The Upper Salvington tract
of land in Stafford county, about 623 acres,
formerly the property of H:Ory I. Brooke,
decd. was sold at public sale co Saturday for
81 05 per acre. II was bought by Mes>r>. W.
p. Conway, Henry Edwards aud Simeon G..
Pevton, and will be divided. II was certainly
a cheap tract of land and 10 Que need go West
vhsp such lands are to be had here at such
prices. -Fredencksbwg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

Silk culture in California seems to be consld'
cred failure. The idea prevails that the eli
mate is 10 fault. Mulberry trees thrive, but
silk worms perish before maturing the cocoons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

Messrs. Wm and Ogle Tayloe have bought
the "Powhatan' estate 10 King George county
containing about 100 acres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

A movement is to be made iD some parts OF
Spo,lsyvapia, looking to a change Of place IN
the holdiug of the terms Of the Circuit Court
from Fredericksburg, to the county court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01
COMM Fis(I.AE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Deer. l.-Wheat is
active and very firm for choice lots. and prices
are &c better: offerings Of 1912 bushels with
sales ut l05 and 10 for ordinary to fair and rs
and 1872 Tor prime to choice. Cora is in light
receipt and the msrke: is quiet and steady; Of
ferings OF $50 bushels. with sales Of mixed at 70
and 50. Nothing doing in Rye or Oats.
The following were the receipts by the Wash
ington and Ohio Railroad last week:
Nhea, 1904 bushels, corn rs. oats 49,, rye
III, meal IS, feed l3S, onions Is, butter % bhls
and frkins. poultry IS bb!s and boxes, eggs ID
bbs ard boxes, -four 81 bbls, fowls II coops,
ca!v,s II head, hides II bundles leather rolls,
pork -, c35 lbs beef a. lbs, stock cars, wood
car, posts l car, hay l car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01
Y A.
Orr,cE OF THE GAZETTE,
TUESDAY, DECEM BFf |.

ALEyANDRIA, va, NOV 20 Io'T'
Statements of Indebtedness arc bang sent 70
Subscribers of the Gazette who are in arrears,
md notice stating that payment st adra"ct
will be required hereafter has appeared IN AL
ne issues Of the paper. The subscription rates
n, the first page Of each edition furnish guide
10 tho payment to any particular date, So 'na'
there can be no reason for complaint II some
who may desire it fail to receive the Gazette al
ter the lst of January, 1873.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01
& Fl l N n & c o

SHlSS & co
Successors to Samuel Hartley
GENERAL COMBUSTION .NERCHAH1S
No. Is Union street.
Aleysndris, vs.
MsN Particular attention paid 10 the selling of
FLOUR, GRAIN and al kinds Of COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and filing all orders for GROCE.
RES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &c,
&C., at the lowest market rates.
ns- Agents Tor the sale Of James 5. Welch's
ce ebrated brands OF FAMILY FLOUR.
EfeAgents for the sale OF the ''ROC ND Tor
HFDRdULIC CEMENT jan 6-tf
J. BRoDERs J. LAEEoN.
T BKODERS CO.,
-. No. II King street.
Alexandria, Va.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS,
Provisions,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand general assortment Of
Cordage, Tar, Pitch, Nails Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship ard Navsi Stores.
Ali orders and cons! gnments promptly attend
ed TO- and goods forwarded without desy to con-
signces on arrival.
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowder.
X&X Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
p0rtation line. mn lO-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

The best of Business Suits. very cheap. at
DEALHAns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

SHUcKs AND STRAW The Fredericksburg
Star says: The supply of shucks at present 10
the marker is somewhat in excess of the de-
mand. aud prices in consequence are depressed.
Fifty cents per hundred pounds is the ruling
rate at present for a prime article. Straw is also
dull : at from $500 to Sc % per ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01

SulclDE,--W OgIe Key, native OF
Maryland but for the last fifteen years cti
zen Of Alabama, was found dead in his room
at the Rennert House, in Baltimore, yester,
day morniog. The testimony at the Coroner
Inquest showed that he committed suicide by
tak'ug norphia The deceased wa. 500 OF
the late H. G S. Key, of ST. Mary's county,
MsTylaui. He was a cousin to Frank Key,
the author Of the ''Ssar SpangIed Baoncr
For some years he was the proprietor OF the
st. Charles Hotel at New Orleans. He was
at one time man Of great wealth, but the
war swept away greater part of bis property.
Pccuniary troubles brought on depression Of
spirits and Incorporate habits. which culmi-
mated 10 suicide. HI, brother committed
suic:de BY drowning liz PhiIadcl nha last year,
and his cousin, Phillip Barton Key, was shot
10 Washington a few years ago by General
Sicklcs. He left the following message:
Il die in peace with MANKIND. l wish DR..
Smith, Of Virginia, to take especial charge OF
the affections aud cares of my good and affec-
iopate family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-01


7 c. MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MER CHAM
No. 10 N. Royal IT., cor. Market Space,
Alexandria, Va
Orders and consignments solicited. They will
receive careful snd prompt attention.. aug "A
p III. LAWSON,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. G9 Cameron street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Deals in Standard Fertilizers and Grass Seeds.
ash advances made on Grain IN store Con-
srnmelts solicited. aug
= B. LAWSON & CO.,
lSuccessors to K. NJ. Lawson,l
GROCERS AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS,
No. 81 Cameron street,
sug3 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Z H. LAMBERT Js.'
Successor to B. H. Lambert
SHIPPING s COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Is UNION WHARF,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Agent Tor FlCkLIN q SONS celebrated
brands of FLOUR, BRIDGEWATER FAMI-
LY; BELMONT Xxx EXTRA and MILL
FEED.
Order. sr, consisnmepts solicited fehlS-tf
---. '--- -----
LEWIS MrhESZlE. mo. J. JAAiEsoa.
1NO. j. JAMESON d co.
y
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No. south Union street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Special attention paid to the sale of Wheat,
Flour and Country Produce. Orders for Gro
ceries, Plaster, Seeds and Salt filled y: market
rates.
Agents for PATAPSCO GU ANO. lsep3.n
y.,uou,c pUppy
( NV tAT>'
Ic,,1n. r,.,,,1s.,o,, upp,rr.Hn
dENEhAL Jun hi'SloN III IN Il a.