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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-26

most IasJiuloUs' Ihc new emOlOl Ger canvass
worstcd patterns, OF all the various designs, will
please any who examine them. She also, has
full line of embroidery silks in all shades. Her
goods were selected by her personally in the
Eastern markets and were intended especially
prices will be os low rs any one can reasonably
ask. The ladies are invited to COLL ON tbc doy
above named Thursday, Oct 1sN and look over
the ,tylcs
-
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oPtH'u "N llli> pOpulai JC"clCI - greatly uuHIlT
t" ny al VINO examine tNeh' me stock oil Sill
'cr ware IL Us "tc Us any ever opened III 'hec'y.
Ill oP''.ii Soou9 nc mas Aue assortment Oh
the oeSV make IN lhe market
Remember II Is a pleasure Tor lhI9 mouse 10
sho" goods whether you buy or not
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80 ' 49, 49, "' '- 80
Sooa ohS'he'S as any stable IA Ottawa. FOR
iui'her P'r''cu'afS' TERMS N'r Apply 10 MIS- D.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-26

The Ncw York boot and rnoc store i notmu.h
on the advertise, thinking it better policy to d.
vile the money SO spent among thcircu,toncrs.
They desire to inform the public, however, that
their fall stock is in, and embraces all the new
styles. They will hc pleased to declare diyi-
d,nd with any and an who may desire to pur
chase good goods at low prices. Saicsroom one
door cast Of Lynch X Bcatty'> dry goods store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-26
SPACE. lw.2w. 2M3M. 6M

RATES OF ADVERTISING
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-26

The many customers of Scott, Bros. & Co, viii
learn with regret that Mr.. Jno. ScLobert for over
five year, q salesman in this establishment, Is
about leaving Ottawa. He goes to Morris to
launch into business for himself We congratu
late the citizen, Of that lively town on their ac-
QUESTION and bc-pcak for Mr. Schohcrt Iurra-
tive business and host Of friends
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-26

P. S-W hat would communication either 20
or from a lady be without postscript Gener-
ally tn ?. s is longer than the letter, but in our
case we have omitted but two principal ingrc.
dent, Of thcir stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
From New York.

New York, Dec 2l.-The snow storm of
yesterday after covering the streets TO the
depth of four inches turned to hail. sleet and
rain uotil after midnight, when heavy gale
from the north and northwest set in, the Their
mometer falling rapidly below freezing. Sleet
formed on the telegraph wires in this city and
vicinity to such an extent as to PROSTATE them
in hundreds of places, and Geographic connec-
ton east of Harlem river has been entirely
suspended until this (Monday) noon. All the
police wires are Frustrated, and the fire eugi-
necrs instructed the captains of fire engines to
keep extra horses 10 readiness to send for other
engines 10 case any fire should occur
1t is stated that the failure OF Henry H.
Morgan, butter merchant, is nothing but a
systamatzed fraud upon victimizad creditors.
VIM. Grey was arrested for numbering his
wife yesterday
The widow Vrccland went to market, near
Beaverton village, n. j., on Saturday p. M,
leaving her children at home 10 charge of a
decrepid old man. Three of them, little boy
of six and two girls aged eight and four, wan
dered out on to the ice on Morris canal, fell
through and we're drowned.
\ new civil suit has been commenced against
VIM NJ Tweed, 10 which Edward Marrener
is joined as defendant on behalf of the city, to
recover from both S550,O0O, alleged to have
been fraduently charged by Marrener for sup,
plies to the street department and trauduIenty
certified by Tweed as deputy street commls.
sioner for payment. The supplies we're tools,
mats and brushes, etc., and were fuTuised be-
tween 1868 and 1871. The summons was
served Oh Tweed on Black8ell's Island several
DAYS ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
The Burning of the Japan.

Hone KoNG, Dec. 2l.-The captain and
several more OF the crew and passengers OF the
steamship Japan have arrived here. The toI-
lowing yet remain to be heard from: K. Nj.
Ouide, cabin passenger, one steerage pas,
senger, Surgeon Gale, several Of the crew, and
400 Chinese. The steamer was first discovered
to be on fire about II o'clock Thursday even
ing, the fire being located over the boilers.
The vessel was then $50 miles from Hong
Kong. After two hours spent IN trultless et-
forts to get the fire under control, the captain
decided to abandon the vessel, and at one
o'clock on Friday morning ell handle were trans
ferred to the boats. They remained about the
vessel until noon that day, when all proceed
ed for Sawatow. The mails we're not saved;
New York, Dec. 2l-The Pacific Mail
Steamship Company have received the follow
ing dispatch
HONG KoNG, Dec 90 --Aarrived from Saw
atow the captain % European and IS Chinese,
crew, f. w. Crocker, cabin passenger. and 81
Chinese, passengers, rescued from the Japan IN
the ships boats. Two boats and RATS not yet
heard from,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
Homicide in Jail.

FAIRFAX &. H., Va, Dec cstcrday
Sunday, about y o'clock N. whilst William
Petit, the jaior for the county, with his sons
Franklin aud Jackson Petit two youths, were
arranging beds itor some new .prlSoners, they
we're assaulted by Burr Hawkins, the cololed
man who was arrested 10 Washington, charged
with stealing a pair OF oxen belonging to Lee
Howard aud was about two week S ago, turned
over 10 the State authorities upon arequisItlon
from the Governor. As the jalor left the cell
Hawkins, reached his hand through the dia-
moud and pretended to tastcn the door on the
outside, but instead Of SO doing, he sped back
the bolt and rushed out of the cell armed with
stick of wood saying, come on boys, now is
the time to go let's kill the damned SIS
of b-chs, striking the jailor several times
across the head aud arms, iIr. Petit warding
off the blows as best he could.
One of his sons, Franklin, seized an iron bar
and struck Hawkins three blows on the left
temple and across the apex OF the scull, the
last, it is supposed, having been the fatal one.
Dir. McWho1ter was immediately summoned
and dressed his wounds, he bleeding very free
ly all the time. His ouly words after being
struck were, put me in warm room Oh,
my God for bed Jesus Christ for bed. y
He lived until four o'clock Sunday evening.
1t is supposed that conspiracy had been
formed among al! the prisoners to escape, but
their courage failed them at the critical moment.
A coroners inquest will be held to-day at half
past | l o'clock on the body of Hawkins.
The jaior aud his sons are not held to any
blame, as the prisoner was known to be des-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
The Markets..

New YORK, Dec 21.-Stocks active and un-
settled Money g. Gold III Flour dull Wheat
quiet and firm. Corn quiet and unchanged
BALTIMORE, Dec 21.-Virginia skies, -peelers,
Az Virgini s. consoles tcd, "a; West Virgin
l0!. Cotton dull and lower; low middlings l3s;
Flour steady and dull; Howard street ana
s. ? Is: do. Fnm;y 5oaS6 So City Mills Super
fne 4sS4 50; do. Extra 5OsS5 25 do. Rio
brands 5OaSG rs; do. Family 25aSS Is;
Wheat dull No l amber Western rs; No. 2
do. 125sl26 fair to prime do. 100; No red
Western l25; No. III; fair to prime do. lloa
Tic; rejected 10; red Mary land l20al28; amber
l3Oal36; white l2Oui35 Corn dull; white South
ern 79aSG yellow Southern S2aS7. Oats dull;
Southern 65AjG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
LOCAL SisLNITkES.

At the meeting of the Catholic Beneficial
Society, held last night, nominations We're made
for the officers Of that society to serve for the
ensuing year. and to be elected next Sunday
night.
A stick of petri6ed hickory wood has been
found ia the cellar Of the house Oh Cameron
street, between Alfred aud Patrick, formerly
occupied by another Mayor OF the city, the
late Joseph caches.
After the funeral service in Christ Church
yesterday afternoon the remains of the late
Mrs. Harriott Naulx Ladde were taken TO
Washington aud inferred 10 the Congressional
Cemetery there.
Master Prosser Holcombe accidentally fell
from the balcony OF the second story OF the
building Of his mothers residence on south
Fairfax street, last Saturday afternoon, aud
was badly, though not seriously Injured.
A wild bull belonged to Mr.. Joseph Chaun-
cey, got loose 10 West Eud on Saturday last,
knocked down colored mau and created quite
an excite ment before it was secured.
The condition oil Col Charles X. Stuart, who
has been ill for some time past, was SO much
worse this afternoon, that his life was dlspair-
ed Of
A tame bear, belonging to gentleman on
Seminary Hill, has gotten loose and Is alarm
lug some of the timid people who meet it 10
its wanderiugs in that neighborhood.
The attention of tax payers is directed to the
advertisement of the City Sergeant elsewhere
in to.day's paper
MIR. Campbell, the City Sergeant, has estab
lished his office 10 one of the ROOMS adjoining
the Corporation Court room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
SuffS Entered.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2l.-Saturday suits we're
entered in the Courts Of Lexington, KY, by the
City Of Lexington and counties of Fayette
Clark and Montgomery for the recovery Of
5000 shares of stock Of the Big Sandy Rail
road Company, valued at 50 600, 900, for alleged
fraud in the procurement of subscriptions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
RacaNfured

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 2l.-J Jonathan
Bushing, who escaped yesterday for the second
time from Norris own Jail, was recaptured last
evening at Manayunk to which place he had
walked after his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
II. III. HEMPLER,
OPTICIAN,

OPTICIAN,
No. 453 Pennsylvania avenue, corner "A street,
WASHINGTON, D. Z.
Specialty-GOLD SPECTACLES and new
style SKELETON EYEGLASSES.
FOR HRISTM AS-Stereoscopes, with
plates, 81 and upwards; Psrlor Steam Engines,
Kaleidoscope, Microscopes and other low priced
and fine Holiday Goods.
Washington, dec l9-eotf
WHITE OAK KNEES WANTED.
w 5, g. l. 5 and 10 inches WHITE OAK
ROOT KNEES, of best quality, wanted by the
Alexandria Marine Railway and Ship building
Co., at their yard, in Alexandria, Va.
Also WHITE OAK TIMBER.
dec l5-lm w. a. SMOOT, President.
A RRIVED THIS DAY AND FOR SALE
II AT PRICES TO SUIT,
200 bbls NEW YORK APPLES,
500 bushels EARLY ROSE POTATOES.
Also Is tbls ONIONS.
w. FL. SMITH s. CO.,
dec l5-tJ1 No. north Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

Y. NJ. G. A.-This Association proposes
holding series of preparatory meetings to
their next auniversary-the 22d 10 January,
the first of which will be held tomorrow Clues
day. night 10 the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, at halt-past seven clock. Special sub
jects for prayer will be introduced, the leading
one of which will be for Gods blessing upon
the clergy Of the city that they may be I'M
bucd with the 'Word of the Spirit" A cordial
and general invitation is extended to all who
desire the spread Of the Rcdeeuel's Kingdom
10 our midst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

PROPOSALS FOR WOOD.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
uCtI III ESDAl December I'D At II o'clock
IN. Tor furnishing ONE HUN DRIED CORDS
OF NJ ERCuANTABLE PIN L WOOD for
the city poor the wood TO be delvcd to carts Us
wanted during the winter.
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will also be re-
cevcd to same date for DELIVERING ONE
HUNDRED CORDS OF WOOD about the
city, in lots not less than onc.quarter OF II cord.
WM. a. MOORE,
dec 1S-td Chairman Joint Com. on Poor.
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING.
In accordance with a resolution passed at the
last meeting Of the Board oil Directors OF the
Alexandria Library Company, proposals will
be received by the undersigned until the first
day Of January next for the PRINTING OF
THE CATALOGUE of the said Library.
Manuscript, &c, can be seen at the Office Of
the President. 5. G.. NEALE,
T. Is. HOOE,
GEORGE Il. SHlNN,
NJ. SLAUGHTER,
dec lS-co3. Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
LOCAL NEWS,

RELIGIOUS SERvEcEs.-In consequence of
the inclemeut weather, yesterday, the congre-
cations assembled at the several churches were
exceedingly small Rev. Mr. Boyer being sick
there was no service tu the M. E. Church in
the morning, but Rev Mr.. Mitchell preached
there at night; Rev. Father O'Kane being alb.
sent, holding service at Falls Church, Rev.
Father Sheerin oficiated at St. Mary's Church,
and announced that High Mass would be cele-
brated there at FIVE o'clock on Christmas morn
ing. The puipits Of the other churches were
occupied BY the resident clergy. The following
is repeat of the work done during the day by
the Young Mems Christian Association:
''rhe Queen Street Mission Sunday School
held its usual session it'll an attendance of
over forty scholars, but not full corps Of
teachers.
The Aims House services were suspended
on account of the storm.
"The Jail Committee we're at work 10 full
force, and ministered to an increased number
OF Inmates
The o'clock prayer meeting 10 the Meth
odist Episcopa! Church was attended almost
solely by the members of the Association.
Solemn and interesting services were held, 10
Guiding special prayers for various objects. !"
(This meeting will be held next Sunday iu the
Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
Suicide.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 2l.-Col. Samuel j.
Anderson, formerly private Secretary to Gov
ernor Crawford committed suicide this morning.
Financial embarrassment was the cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, II a. N.
For the Middle States, generally clear and
cool weather viii continue during the rest Of
Monday with north or west winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.]
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congress.
WAsHIsGToN, d. c., Dec. 81.



WASHINGTON, d. g., Dec. 81.
SENATE
10 the Senate, to-day, there was very thin
attendance
MIR. Scott presented number of memorials
favor of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating
liquors in the District and territories. Similar
petitions we're presented from the West Vlr-
GINA State Temperance Union, the Good lem.
plars of Georgia, &c. All these memorials
were referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. johnson presented the memorial OF
William Sharpe, Of Virginia, asking removal
of his political disabilities. Referred.
The Senate spent the greater part OF the
session 90 the District Government bill.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House of Representatives was engaged
during the morning hour in the call OF States
for bills and joint resolutions Under this call
but one bill or resolution was presented from
Virginia, that Of Alkaline T. Pickett, for COM
pensatioo for injuries done to her property dur
ing the war, which was referred TO the Com
mitec on Claims.
When the call of Alabama was reached, Mr..
B7ombcrg introduced the same resolution Of
fered by Mr.. Beck last week, in relation to the
safe burglars, calling for additional nvestiga-
ton. He moved to lay aside all previous or
ders and consider the resolution, which was
lost-7S to 81.
Notice of an intention to introduce the rcso
luton next week was then given.
In the course of the afternoon Irwin, the
recusant witness in the Pacific Mail case, will
be called to the bar of the House to answer or
be committed.
OFFICES IN TIE SOUTH.
Whatever may have been the differences Of
opinion in the Republican caucuses on Satur-
day night as to other subjects, there was
substantial unanimity in the expression of
an opinion against the method which the
administration has lately adopted in ref
ereuce to federal offices 10 the South
1t was insisted that such changes as have re-
Gently been made were like bleeding a patient
already in extrenis. The Warrenton postoffice
change, while not formally alluded to, was be-
lieved to have beeu one Of the cases to which
exception was taken.
BREACH OF PROMISE GAZE.
The Howe Story breach OF promise case
drags its slow length along in the Circuit Court
here, attracting much attention, as the defen-
dant is the Rector of the Reform School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

FORT WASH NGToN.-The Maryland Prince
Georgian says: 1.-THE Government desiring to
enlarge the boundaries of Fort Washington,
offered to purchase portion of the farm of
Mrs. VIM Kerby, adjoining the Fort but that
lady fearing the purchase of that portion, OF
the farm might endanger the sale OF the bal
aDce, declined to sell. The Government. we
are grati6ed 10 being able to state, determined
to purchase the whole tract, amounting to BIZ
acres, for which they paid her $40, COS. A good
sale for the Government and also for the WI
dow and the orphan"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
Death Ola Journalist.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 2l.-Joseph Knowles,
senior publisher Of the journal since 1888 died
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

The suspension OF Il. Il. Wright, member
of the New York Stock Exchange, Oh Saturday,
caused almost panic at the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

Free of Charge Your Druggist will refuo'
your money if Dr. Bull S Cough Syrup does no
give YOU satisfaction and cure your cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

SALE OF A FARM Mr.. Fred. 4. Windsor
has sold his farm on the old Telegraph road,
about five miles below this city, known as the
Dogue Run Farm, to Judge Humphries, OF
w aahInpton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

Good All Wool Suits, stylish made, at Sl2,
AT DEALHAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

ORDINATION. Rev. Landou r. Mason, of
Charlotte county, Virginia, a deacon in the
Episcopal Church, was ordained priest yester-
day by Bishop Johus in the chapel OF the
Theological Seminary, near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21
GROUND PLASTER.

A CARD--Baving leased and thoroughly re-
fitted the UNION CORN and PLASTER
MILL, recently occupied by Messrs. Suttle s.
and FRESHLY GROUND PLASTER in bulk,
bags or barrels Also CORN MEAL at lowest
market rates. l., r. ANTHONY in charge of
Mill. L Ii. Lam BERT, Jr.,
Shipping and Commission Merchant,
sp 3-tf No. IS Union wharf.
DENTAL CARD.
During my absence from this city as Professor
Of Dental Mechanism in the Baltimore College
Of Dental Surgery my practice here will be in
charge Of DR.. ID. n. RUST, whose long assoca-
ton with me renders any endorsement of his
ability on my part unnecessary. The liberal ia
vor shown nc In the past bcspeak tor him,
surlng my friends and patients That he is ia eve
ry sense worthy OF 1t.
oct 27-lt JAMES B. HODGKIN.
SLEIGu BA5KETSl
y SLEIGH BASKETS
OF ALL SIZES,
On hand and made 10 order, of the best mate
rals, Willow raised in Virginia. which in quail
ity Of workmanship cannot be eXccled For
sale ut low rates.
Canc-scatng and repairing neatly done. Sat-
lsfacliUn Guaranteed III every instance.
JOSEPH SCIILEVOGT,
dec l5.3t No. "a 5. Royal st., Alex, Va.
t'kESn MEATS.
T. J. WATKINS will, from and after this
.tr have Tor sale 1T his stalls Nos. 10 and IL,
in the Royal street wing OF the market building,
Ut rcGu led prices, the best SA LII and FRESH
tUkk and BEEF and VEAL and MUTTON
tnc market affords. Also superior quslity Of
5AUoA GE MEAT. Also NEAT FOR
MINCE MEAT. Housekeepers will do well
to give him y call G1:- Market baskets sent
tree Of cost to All parts OF the city nov N-lm
a SIX FOR WINES AND BKANDIES,
Z p,rcr M Ma 1n By VINEYARDS
Front Royal, Va.
They are good, sound, cheap and health'ul.
For sale in Alexandria by Lawson, Janney,
Cook Creighton, Green, Cooney and others.
Generally with first class druggists. Your
physician will tell you they are sale and good
sep 24-Gm
IVA Established Is years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE-
GION A oPE IALTY.
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Etc, &c.
Send for Catalogue to
G.. GlLLINGHAM s. CO.,
Accotink Postotfce,
nov 4-twt. Fairfax CO., Va.
TAIk BRUSHES and COMBS, in great VA
i i rlety, can be found ut ,,o,
dec ~ w. r. CREiIdloN D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

The cheapest and largest stock of Fashion
able Hats, at DEALHAhs.
The finest Of Merchant Taylor's Dress Suits
At DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

The fnest and cheapest Clothing House il
the city, ). DEALllAM S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-21

The best of Business Suits, very cheap, at
DEALIIAMS S.