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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25
NEWS OF Tho DAY.
" To shov The pery age and body ot the Times

SiCU
meeting of pic iron manufacturers conven-
ed at the Office of the American Iron and Steel
Association, Philadel phia, yesterday, and was
attended by large producers Of iron 10 pennsyl-
vauia and Maryland. The proceedings we're
conducted in private, consisting OF Tree aoo
informal expression upon the condition or trade,
aud a general discussion OF the state OF the iron
trade.
Charles Matthews, engineer, was crushed and
scalded to death at Chicago, yesterday by the
unsettins OF dummy engine. passenger
was also badly scaded. A passenger tram 90
the indianapolis and Bloomington Illinois,
railroad was ''iitched yesterday, killing the
fireman and seriously inju:lug number OF pas
sengcrs.
a Brownsville special to the Galveston News
saws GeucraI Coriua throws every obstacle III
the way OF legal recovery by Americans OF stolen
cattle. In one case he has seized herd tor the
return of which Texas sheriff had an order
from MatamOras Judge, and at last accounts
refused to give ii up.
J. ii. Robinson, Assistant Solicitor of the
Treasury Department, has made formal demand
upou the Central Pacific Railroad Company fol
| five per ceut. Of its net earnings sluce the com
| pletion Of the road
The striking New York long>horemen hav,
threatened to burn one or two OF the gralr
| elevators on the river front of that city. Prep
| aratious have been made to prevent the out
| rage.
At Mshoung City, Pa, Monday and Sunday
nights disturbances occurred on The streets
which eliminated in a regular battle, 10 which
plumber OF pistols shots were fred aDd severa
meu We're injured. One saloon was Quilted.
SmalI-po is prevalent, with fatal effects at
Bathurst, n. B., and unless vaccination is en-
forced among The French lUhabltants Its leplC
spread is apprehcnded.
Mayor Havcmycr, of New York, has received
teleerams from Montcvallo Ala. asking relic
| for the sufferers by the hurricane which paSseC
over that place Sunday night
Susanna Robinson was convicted at Phladel
| phia Yesterday Of keeping house Of Ill fame
and sentenced 10 two years Imprisonment ant
hue OF $1,000.
AT meeting of the Directors Of the Panam'
Railroad, held iu New York yesterday. the 10
debtedneSs of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany was stated to be 50 293, 665.
Twenty. three bodies have been recovcredfrou
| the wreck of the suukeu steamer Empire a
New Orleans.
VIM. L. Moore, provision merchant, New
York, has notIfi>d the produce exchange Of BIZ
Inability 10 meet his contracts.
The official vote iu New Jersey at the recen
election gives Bele, dcwvcrat TOR Governor
1928 majority,
Elliott, colored was yesterday chosen speaker
of the South Caruliua House Of Delegates.
General McigS does not desire TO 60 to Rus
sia.
Bal:imorc's Fith Regiment starts GU its trip
| to Elslon TO night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The General Grand Chapter of Masons as
sembled 10 Nashville, Teuo., yesterday morn
log, Jas NJ. Austin, of New York, as Deputy
Grand High Priest. After the report Of the
committee on credentials had been read, the
report of the General Grand High Priest was
submitted. He reports prosperity throughout
the jurisdiction. Alabama signifies her inten
ton of rejoining the General Grand Chapter
Georgia aud Texas are the only Grand Chap
tiers 10 the United States yet without jurlsdic-
ton 10 the General Grand Chapter, but the
prospects are fattering Of their ultimately fall
ing 10 the ranks. He also recommends that all
mark masters Of Eogland, Ireland, Scotland
and Wales be recognized by Royal Arch Ma
sons of this grand jurisdiction, for the reason
that said jurisdiction has SIGHTED its willing
ness to reciprocate aud recognize mark masters
from this jurisdiction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

Telegraphic dispatches give further part'cu-
lars of the damage wrought by the fierce tor.
nado that passed over the country on Sunday
and Monday from South to North. The town
of Tuscumbia, Ala, suffered most severely
Ten persons were killed, a number were serl-
ously wounded, and more than three hundred
were rendered homeless. The loss 10 property
is put down at half million of dollars A
dispatch was sent to the President from the
municipal authorities asking for donation of
army rations to feed the destitute, but the Sec
rotary of War has been instructed to reply that
the appropriations for the subsistence OF the
army we're barely sufficient to purchase the ne
cessary supplies for the soldiers. Nothing can
be done without the sanction of Congress. A
sharp gale swept over the Lakes, and consld'
cradle damage was done to shipping. The
schooner Augustus Ford was blown ashore on
the Canada side of Lake Erie, at Port Matt
land, on Monday night, and four Of the crew
we're frozen to death. The schooner Lilly,
while lying at anchor in Portland harbor, was
capsizcd, and the captain and two sailors were
drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The trial of Detective John Wren, for mis-.
demeanvr, which has been progressing for two
days 10 the Hastings Court of Richmond, was
concluded yesterday evening, the jury bringing
10 verdict OF guilty, with a foe Of one cent.
Judge Guigon thereupon imposed upon him
the severest penalty of the law in such cases by
sentencing him to confinement 10 the city jail
for twelve months, at labor. The indictment
upon which Wren was tried was for being an
accessory after the fact in the case Of John G..
Dull, recently convicted Of swind!ing coun-
tryman out OF nearly $500 by game known
in common parance as ''banco,' by unlawiully
harboring and coocealing said Dali. Chief De-
tective VIM f. Knox, charged with the same
offeuse, will be tried on Friday. Police Justice
Joseph j. White, implicated in the same case,
will also be tried on a similar Indictment A
motion for new trial 10 Wreu's case will be
argued to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25
Hog cholera is prevalent 10 Culpeper county

BURNED TO DEATH. The Baltimore Ameri.
can says: Passengers on the Philadelphia
aud Wilmington Railroad who have stopped al
Darlington station will remember bright faced,
busting little woman who had charge of the
station, and took much pleasure 10 answering
all the questions propounded by those who
we're waiting for the trains Her name Was
Mary O'Neill, and her husband was track
layer on the road One day last week Mrs
Neil started to walk to HaVre de Grace 1.-TWO
miles distant), but before she had got many
yards from the house she noticed that pass
ing locomotive had set fire to the dry sedge
grass She thonghtlessly began to tramp 90
the burning grass, but the fire caught her dress,
and 10 40 instant she was euveloped 10 flames.
She ran back to her home, where she fingered
few hours, and then death relieved her Of
her suferings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

the President has become SO utterly disguised
at the management of affairs in Arkansas that
he gave a gentleman who called upon him
Tuesday relative to that matter to understand
that be did not wish to hear any more about it.
He did not intend to interfere, except it should
become absolutely necessary to maintain the
public peace. The representatives of the dit
ferent factions now at Washington are greatly
disappointed at the Presidents course. They
supposed that he would at once recognize Smith
and then follow up his action with a supply of
troops Smith will have to fight it out 90 bis
own account. All is peace aud quiet in the
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

Gov. Houston was inaugurated Governor of
Alabama, yesterday. at Montgomery. He was
escorted to the capitol amid the roar of cannon
and the shouts OF between 1000 aud $500 pco-
ple The entire ground 10 front of the capitol
was packed with people. In the course of his
inaugural address the Governor said: "Let US
dismiss from our thoughts and forget whatever
ceremonies there may have been engendered
by the severe conflict in which We have been
SO recently engaged, and draw from it only les
sons of moderation and wisdom, which shall be
exercised for improvement OF the present and
for our guidance in the future"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

A Cabinet meeting was held yesterday, all
the members being present except Postmaster
General Jewell and Secretary Robson. The
Postofice Department was represented by As
sistant Postmaster General Marshall. Only
routine business was transacted, and the dis
cussions related entirely to the forthcoming re-
ports Of the Departments aud the portions OF
the same that will be commented upon ln the
Presidents message
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

It was announced yesterday that the State
BOARD of Cauyassers had given the returus OF
election IN the Norfolk dctrict to John Goode,
If The Board decided that there was no pow
or by law 10 the commissioners OF election In
the counties of Prince George. Sussex, South
ampton, James City and York to amend the
returns of election made by them and returned
TO the Office of the Secretary of the Common
wealth, but that the return made by the can-
yassers of election in the county OF Prince
George were defective In this. that the abstract
of votes given at said election was not certified
and attested as required by law, and rejecting
the return from that county the vote Will
stand for j. H. Piatt l3, 800 votes, and Tor
John Goode, jr., 1881 votes, making ma
iority of l3l votes for Mr.. Goode, aud they de-
cided that Johu Goode, jr., has, BY the greater
number of votes, been duly elected TO represent
the district in the Congress OF the United
States. The Richmond Eaqurer says: This
decision was reached only after calm aud
careful consideration of the whole case. Argu.
ment was heard Oh both sides. aud the decree
is strictly in accordance with the law aud the
evidence, and will have full weight before Con-
gress, should Mr. Plat undertake to urge a
claim to the seat 10 that body
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

A meeting OF Republicans of Baltimore, ia.
vorable to change of officials in the Custom
house. Postothce, etc., of that city, was held
last night, and arrangements made for the pre-
seutation of their alleged grievances to mem
bers of the Cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

A letter FROM New York says that members
of Congress en- route for Washington are be-
ginning to appear at the great banking offices
in that city, as if ~ exchange views with the
practical minds there on the financial question.
Some of them have also been placing them'
selves in communication with the custom house
to tamiarize themselves with the operation oil
the tariff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

President Garrett, of the Baltimore aud
Ohio road, arrived 10 Baltimore yesterday
from his recent trip West. II is reported, and
Oh credible authority, that arrangements are
progressing for the running Of all freight OF the
Erie Railroad over the Chicago Division Of the
Baltimore and Ohio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The Baptist Church at Culpeper celebrated
on last Sunday its one hundredth anniversary,
Though the weather was cloudy and threaten
ing the church was filled to its utmost capacl-
ty The pastor, Rev. J. B. Taylor read an out
line of the history of the church from its Or
ganization, and Dr. Broadus delivered a very
Interesting and affecting discourse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The New York papers of Saturday report
six mercantile failures the day before in that
city. The parties assigned as reasons the dull
ness of the times and slow payments, and the
constant depreciation in the price OF goods
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The report Of the President Of the Rich
mopd, York River aud Chesapeake Railroad
shows the uet earnings of the road for the past
year to have been $32 $50 81 gross earoiugs
Sll4S79,l2 operating expenses, SI2, BAG. IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

A telegram from Montgomery, Ala, states
that Captain John Frey, Special Postothcc
Agent, has arrested Z. B. Wentworth a clerk
10 the postofice 10 that city, for robbiug the
mails A portion Of the stolen money was
found on his person. He waived an examlna-
ton and was committed for the action OF the
grand Jury Of the Uoited States District Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

Gu Saturday evening week age, Mr. Jacob
Ludwick and Miss Taylor, Of Rockbridge, rode
up 10 the gate at the residence Of Rev. u. Z.
Irwin, at Cherry Grove, in that county, and
without dismounting from their horses, had
the marriage ceremony performed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The Louisiana National Bank of New Or
leans declines to act any longer as the financial
agent of the city. 1t is feared tina, the interest
on the city securities due in December will not
ba mid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

Dr. Edwin B. Jones, an eminent physician
of Brunswick, was ordained a minister of the
Episcopal Church, on the 10th inst, by Rev.
Bishop White.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

1t is proposed at Washington to appoint an
additional Secretary Of the Treasury TO have
charge OF the collection Of customs revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

A Buenos Ayres telegram says that the cit.
continues completely tranquil. The Insured
ton is confined TO the interior country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The various contractors engaged IN building
the Valley Railroad between Stanton aud
Lexington are prosecuting the work with igor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The Culpeper Times says that Mrs. w. D.
WalIach has sold her Mount Rose estate, neal
that place, for the snug price Of 500 per acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

There has been change 10 the proprietor
ship of the Culpeper Times; Mr.. Alex. For
syth retires and is succeeded by Mr.. Jas. Coch-
ran. The paper will hereafter appear every
Tuesday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

Tomorrow, 10Th inst, has been designated
as a day Of thanksgiving by the President Of
the Uulted States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

REMARKS. Wheat is active, and best grades
are la2c better; offerings Of 1893 bushels, with
sales of white at ID, rs and l27 for prime to
choice, and red at ll5. liz, 49, l2O, l22 and rs
for good to prime, and l27, Us and 40 for
choice Corn is frmer: offerings OF 2l0 bushels
mixed, with sales 1T IS for new, and 90 for old.
Rye is in fair reques with sales at 90. Oats are
quiet and unchanged tt.:ings light, with sales
III ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25
DKY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.

We offer the best goods for t. e prices named
to be found in this or any other market at re-
tail, viz
Bet 1 B!"ached Cot:ons for lac.
Best fl Unoleachei do. tor Toe.
81 Canton Flsnnels for l2!c.
Best AL wool ked Flannel for 25c.
L. 81 Atwood Twled do. tor 81 and SOC.
Best Fancy Caicoes for lOc
Best rlack Apscas for rs, 373 and SOC.
Bes. Plain i Figd i Cord. Alpscas for DC.
Best Felt skirt Tor 81
Best Linen Cam brio handkerchief for y! & Csc.
Best White Cotton Hose for ~ and 2c-togeth
cr with MI other goods kept by US ut equally
popular prices.
D. F. BRASHEAR,
Il. B. HOLMES,
nov 25 100 King ST.. Alexandria Va
MESS SHAD, something delicious, in store
WI and for sale By
w F. BROOkES,
nov Is 147 King street.
EHOICE BUCkWHEAT just received and
~ for sale by WIN. F. BROOKES,
hov % l47 King street
DINEAPPLE CHEESE for sale By
i nov "a j. c. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The price of wheat 10 the European markets
advanced one shilling during the past week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, sov'r. 25

POKT OF .tLEA 4 NURVA, NOFIr. 20.
Sun rose.......6 80 Moon rises........ y
Sun sets .............4 IS High wuter.......W w
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady OF the Lake, Norfolk, to + A
Reed.
Schr Mary Harmon, Windsor, n. s., to w
SmOot.
SAILED
Steamship New York, Philadelphia, )
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy Curroman, by Reed.
MEMORANDA.
Schr H p Ravens, hence. at New York 23d.
Schrs Lizzie Heyer and L Messcr, hence. at
Boston I'D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

RAILROAD CHANGES -CaptaioJ j. w. Free
man, she efficient and polite ageut of the w.
{. V. NJ. < & S r R, at Chatham, has been
relieved aud ordered to report at Alexandria.
Captain ". NJ. King, late conductor 90 the
mail train of the road, is acting temporarily 10
his stead -LyuchLurg Republican,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25

The people of Norfolk are ove'j'yed at the
success of Mr. Goode. 90 the receipt OF the
news of the decision of the State Board lnnu'
mcrabe boufrcs DIazed, aud the campaign bat,
,eries we're put 10 requisitiou TO furnish the
music for the occasion. Fireworks were pro
cured, and up to late hour they were flashing
and darling in every direction. The 'lrglnlal
saws: I'VE have never before seen so enthuSl
astic demonstration gotten up on such shoi'
notice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25
1NnRIA 77AZE7vTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERTlSEK

MIR. Sturgis, grain broker Of Chicago, es-
capped expulsion from the Chicago Board OF
Trade yesterday by the operation OF the witt
of injunction. He violated the rules OF that
body by trying to get up corner IN wheat
but when ballot was about to be taken' "hich
would have resutedin his expulsion, oherln
officer entered the Chamber OF Commerce with
writ from the Chancery Court COMMANDING
the members to proceed no further upon the
penalty of being adjudged guilty of contempt
of Court. 1t is question whether Court OF
Chancery has right to interfere in such cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-25
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER %.

It was announced yesterday that the State
Board of Cauyassers had given the returus oil
,,oo,;o, N rho NortoIk dictrict to John Goode,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-28

The Indian was drawing away, step by
step he was increasing the distance, and as
he occasionally glanced backward and
downward, the parents saw in his hideously
painted countenance the full purpose that
actuatod the abductor.
"God aid me :" Branson muttercd, as he
raised his rife, glauciug through the sights,
aud touched the trigger.
The Indian started violently at the shot
He was hit, but not badly, and with a yell
Of deyiIish triumph he passed upward.
"Too low by a couple Of cnches," said
low, calm voice at the settlers elbow.
Branson started as though he himself had
been shot Where was this man from
Who was he Neither had seen him ap.
proach But there was no time for expla.
nations. The stranger, a man rather below
than above ordinary hight, whose 6rm, ath.
letio form was fully displayed by his closely
fitting huckskin garments, stepped quickly
forward a few PAGES, and firmly planted
his leit foot in advance, threw up an un-'
usually ongride, as though preparing to dre
For Gods sake, stranger, be careful Of
my chiId,' cried Bransou, while theagonized
mother uttered an audible prayer.
Irs cur only chance. know that
ludian," was thequick reply, and the sharp
click click Of the hammer, as it was
drawn back, told that the critical moment
had come.
BY this time the Indian had nearly
reached the summit Of the steep. That he
was wounded now became evident, as upon
a broad ledge Of rock he paused for mo-
mcut This opportunity was seized by the
unknown. Although the savage had taken
the precaution to hold the child up in front
Of himself as a shield, covering nearly the
whole Of his brawny chest, but leaving his
head uncovered, the stranger did not hes
itate in making the shot.
For one second, as it gained its position,
the rife wayered, and then instantly be-
came as immovable as though ne held it in
a wise With clasped hands and staring
eyes the parents watched the statue.like
form upon which so much depended.
Suddenly sharp report rang out the
white smoke drifted away, and as the vision
became clearer, they saw the savage loose
his hold upon the child, reel wildly an iu-
slant aud then pitch forward on the rocks.
It may bo imagined that the father was
not long in reaching the place where his
child lay, and in few moments more the
little one was in its mothers arms.
Tell US who you are, thatwe may know
what name to miugle with our prayers"
exclaimed the mother, as the stranger pre-.
pared to depart
My name is Daniel Boone" he said
and was gone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-28
The Home Circle.


"it was tho hour for angcls-thoro stood hersf
Two houu there orc within the twenty four
MY trembling heart goe. forth each day 90 meet
When grief htr fu.l and hlttcr tide doth pour
lu cruel waves around my shrinking feet
Aud almost Wnslcs iiom my hands away
The star ~ iaIta uu which lean all DAY.
The nr.t one greots me- with each morning. light
When from sweet dreams Of love- so fond and true,
] wake o. sOrf0W chil and cherries night
Meeting my cruel fate each dawn anew
And on my lonely pillow, sobhng say
%, aching heart. how shah we bear this dayl'
The other comcs with still moro torturing power
AZ oycutIlc, lnr in sweet days gonr by
iIe kneW and luYod 10 as the ch.ldron's hour
And saw with thcm lee happy momeuts n.y..
Now tholr sweet laughter would not c0ntfol
wakes mourniul echoes in my widowed soul
Tonight their phy Is done, and at my knee
H1th sunny heads arc bent DO baby prayer
When thrlu DO the dusk my wondering eyes can 300
A hand OF fit upheld In blessing thrtc.
aud as they 100 to mine thor faces bright,
s0it v0.le whispers low % loud, "'ood night
Oh l,s'-bgloycI li0 Of this aching heart,
llpH often lu bright dlys forever howu
ulf happy ltes and leaNe ine here alone,
Uf HNaFonIy Love tHc boom thou w0uldst lmploru
ITO guide thee Co my waiting side once more
And thoueh no eyes but mine tho vision 500.
30 ears hui mlun the whispered words may hear
Aud though deor friends may, doubling smile ut nc
o. come .tIi closer, and thy hear, to niue
Ihro' chilA0ods holy sphere gives word and a-n
in blessed token thou art liyingIu
Tho 0esn and sense divide us for while,
And thluNuNy Che gracious Masters Will
My patient heart eau wait with happy smile,
Aye, 0eud o. humnlcd aud rcpyuiant ear
To the upfo'i m} waiting soul eau hear.
,ob. uon of little nfth ." Tic seems 90 siy.
"llow couldst thou doubt The blessing that give
] girr, nur efOr ever inhe AWAY.