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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

WASHINGTON, Jan. /, 4 a. 10.
For the Middle States, brisk and fresh varla-
Bile winds, with threatening weather aud rain,
followed by partly cloudy weather and lower
temperature by Thursday morning. For the
South Atlantic States, cloudy and toggy weather
with light rain, followed by cloudy weather and
lower temperature and winds veering to wester
ly and norlheasterly during the afternoon and
evening -! -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

POTOMAC FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION. :
At meeting of the Potomac Fruit Growers
ASSOCIATION as held in Washington yesterday, the
tSo'ow,ing named officers were elected to serve
.or the ensuing Year: President, G. Gilling-
Oam hrst vice president, S. +. Chamberlain;
ppcGnd vice president, Ira Hopkins; secretary,
L. H. Folsom; treasurer, N. w. Pearson; exc
sltlve committee, William Saunders, D. o.
Gray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

EPIPHANY. -Y esterday was Epiphany when
the Wise Men OF the East, following the guild
iDg star, found the infant Saviour iu the man.
ger Of Bethlehem. According to tradition the
Wise Men we're three klugs-- Gaspar, Melchior
aud Bethazar; they were later in life baptized
10y St Thomas, and spent their days in preach
Ing the gospel; after death their relics were re-
moved to Cologne, and may to this day be seen
in the noble cathedral there. Uuti the al'era
ton Of the calendar in the year 1852 the ami
veaSary of Christ's birth was held On this day
hence its name Old Christmas. 1t is also
called Twelfth Day, which lisa high festival with
young people not only in England, but in most
parts OF Europe also; cake is prepared for
the OCCASION, and the king is drawn by lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
Missing.

BosroN, Jan. Mrs. Adeline Badger,
princip pal OF large private school and a mem
Der elect of the Boston school Committee, is
missing, and it is believed she has committed
suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

INTEREST ON THE CITY DEBr.--A notice
posted in the office Of the City Treasurer, sign.
ed by the Chairman OF the Financial Commit
tee, Informs the holders OF Corporation bonds
that Interest will be paid on the 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
Another Dcfau1trr

BosToN, Jan. II. s. Bacon, cashier of
the Iiolyokc National Bank, is detaulter to
the amount OF s4,57U.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
Sickness.

PENANG, Jan. The cholera and other
diseases prevail to a fearful extent in the
Dulch Camp 10 Acheenr The native Allies are
the greatest sufferers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

DEATH OF Mr.. LEWIS HooFF.-Another OF
our old citizens has departed this life. MIR.
Lewis iooff died last night, at the residence
OF his son, j. Wallace Hooff, at the ripe old
aye Of eighty-three years MIR. Hooff was a
true christian, most worthy gentleman. aud
possessed the confidence and esteem of his tel.
low citizens. For many years he was the teller
III the Branch of the Exchange Bank of Vir-
plna IN this city, now the First National Bank,
Which position he filled with fidelity until old
aye aud in6rm health compelled him to retire.
VI MF II. was a member of ST. Pauls, Episcopal,
Church, from whence his funeral will take
Place tomorrow at p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

BOMB SHE'LL. EXpLosION.-From note
from Broad Run station. Fauquier county, on
the W. c., V. NJ. & G S. R R., We learn that
ayOung man named 2. ID. Brawner, who is
cI"rkng for his brother at the station, under
took, a day or two ago. to break to pieces with
steel hammer an old bomb shell that had pre-
vously been opened, but in which there was
sui some powder remaining. AS young Draw
ner struck the shell it exploded, and his brother
cnulng up at the Instant both were injured by
the flying fragments. the younger brother bav-
lug been struck on the arm aud hand and 10
tue face, inAicling severe cuts and bruises, the
Older brother being slightly SCARED about the
lace: The physicians pronounce the injuries
received not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

DIVIDEND. 1t will be seen by the notice in
to-day's Gazette that the First National Bank
of this city has declared. semi-anuual dividend
of six per cent, payable to the stock holders gu
aud after next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
HUCTFOT SaLES.

TONSTABLE'S SALE.-Wil be sold on
~ SATURDAY, the 10th instant, at the place
of business of Mr. Anthony Moran, near the
corner of King and Fairfax streets, LOT OF
HARNESS, SADDLES, HARDWARE, &c,
to satisfy claim in my hands in favor Of John
West.
IAN l-eotd j. r. GRAY, A. c. G.
p ECEIVER'S SALE-By virtue of Hi order
IL Of the Corporation Court and by agreement
OF the parties interested rs to the day OF sale,
the undersigned, rs Receiver. will sell mt the
storehouse of Geo. w. Harrison, No. AZ south
west corner of King and Water streets, AeXsn-
dria. Va, a large stock Of FISH, ~, &c, con-
sstlng of Markere in barrels and kits, Shad in
Herrings; also large 10: of Fish Tubs, Hogs
heads, new and old barrels The sale will take
place on FRIDAY, January 9th, 1874, at IL
o clock Il. m. Terms cash.
dec 22-td }. NJ STEUART, Receiver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

RIVER News. Tue late rains and easterly
winds made the tide very high this morning.
The schooner George and Martha, belonging
to Capt. Chris. Weston, with load OF wood,
sunk during the night at Caz"nuve's wharf,
and was towcd around to Queen street dock
this morning. where she discharged her cargo:
The stern wheeler Arlington having completed
soue necessary repairs, resumed her place on
the Occuuuan route to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
The Markets.

NEW YORK, January 7.-Stocks duh. Money
&. Gold H. Flour firm Wheat quiet. Corn
advancing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
EUEGYTEO.S.JL.

XTIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME-
CHANICAL COLLEGE.
OF FEBRUARY and close on tho second
Wednesday in August. Tho third annual
sion will commence on the day following and
continue until the I'D of December, when the
vacation of Two months begins. The necessary
expenses of Stale student do not exceed SloO
for ten months For Catalogue apply to
G. l.. G. MINOR, President,
jan LIN Backsburg, Virginia.
NOW WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
OPENS SEPTEMBER Is, 1873.
Address WIN. d CABELL, Principal,
iy loft Norwood p. O. Nelson CO., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
sbH.rTED.
OYSTER UE.lLEkS
New Bone and Plaster Mill.

would inform my friends and the public
generally that | have established in conne*tlon
with my AG ICULTUR RAJ I'M PLEMENT,
SEED and FERTILIZER BUS1N ESS
ABONE AND PLASTHk MILL
and AM now prepared to fiji orders with prompt
ness and dis patch. Having new and improved
machinery and using only the best qu.lity oi
Blue Windsor Plaster, it shall hs my constant
aim to produce An article SO FINELY GROUND Us
to silence all plant heretofore made ON Thai
point
Having the most approved BONE MILL now
made, l shall manufacture and have constantly
on hand a pure article Of FINELY GROUND
RAW BONE.
Sampes Of Ground Plaster or Bone will be
mailed 10 any address OH application.
HERBkkT BRYANT,
lam &c No D, kiny st Alayauhri. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL man giving his
name as VIM Smith, aud haiIing from Muir
irccSboro', Tennessee, Was run over near
Woodstock yesterday morning, by train
bound to Baltimore He was seen walking on
the track about 500 yards in advance of the
train, aud the whistle was blown to warn him
of his danger, but he paid no attention to the
warning. The train was running at the rate
Of thirty miles an hour. aud the engineer, fear
log the uIau was deaf, put on the air brakes,
tut all his precautions were of no avail, as
the mau was Knocked down by the cow-catchcr
aud dragged several yards before the train was
stopped, when the stranger was fouod clnglng
t" an iron rod His right leg was broken 10
TWO places his head was severely cuI, and he
is supposed to have received serious luternal
Injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

ARREST OF A HORSE THIEF "A short time
ago man arrived here 10 buggy, which he
put UP at Chatham's livery stable, aud then
registered himself at the City Hotel. After
stopping awhile he had the buggy sent to the
Mansion House, where he got III and drove OH.
MIR. Abram johnson. of Baltimore, came here
few days since on the lookout tor horse ana
buggy that had been stolen from him, aud be-
ing put on the track of the thief. was fortunate
enough to catch the latter aud secure his horse
and buggy. near Richmond: lie met MN
plump 90 the road and jumping in the buggy
took the reios out of the thiet's hands aud
drove him back to Richmond where he d.
livered him to the authorities.
THE SHERIFF 1t will have been seen by
reference to the proceedings Of the County
Court, published in the GiZaltc, that H. D.
Ruthn, the c>ured Sheriff eject has been IN,
dlcted by the Grand Jury for illegal voting and
perjury. Before entering upon his dunes as
Sheriff, on Monday last, Judge Sansster had
received a communication from one of the com.
| missioners of tile late election, asserting that
| Rufhn was uot resident Of the State or qua',
fed voter. when elected. The judge Informed
| the Sheriff and Then placed the papers In the
hands of the Commonwealth Attorney, with
| instructions TO investigate the matter, the re-
| suit of which was the tuding OF true hlll, as
stated above for illegal voting and perjury.
POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters siuce yes
terday's issue OF the Gazette
| Louisa Dixon, for au assault up0u Ellen ii ar
ris, both colored, on the lower end OF Royal
street, was fined and discharged.
Henry Taylor, on complaint Of Henry 40
derson, both coIored, for disorderly conduct,
was dismissed as the charge WAS not sustained
Seven dodgers were accommodated at tue
| station house last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

We have a large assortment Of Low SHOES
aud SLIPPERS, out Of style. which must be
sold without regard to cost.
oct s WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

lIYpRAULIoN S. +. f. Co.-The fortyeighti
annual meeting Of this company was held last
night, Vice-President Carne 10 the chair, ano
Harry Z. Clark, Secretary. The following
officers were unanimously elected Tor the follow
iug year viz: Benjamin Barton, President
his lhirtieth reelection Richard l.: Carne
ist Vice President Theodore Fl. Flckin, %
Iice-Presideut; Harry q. Clark, Secretary
George W. Dix, Assistant Secretary; John s.
Beach, Treasurer; Arthur Z. kell, Com
mauder.
\ communication from the Relief H. Il l.
Company, requesting the appointment OF 4
committee of conference as TO the ex
pcdeDcy ola parade 90 the 22d Of February
was received, and Messrs. A. c. kell, II. j.
Ncvvt aud |. Berliuer appointed such com
uitlee, which was instructed 10 Vote for having
parade.
The Building Committee and the Committee
on Revising By Laws reported progress. Two
gentlemen were then proposed for membership
aud the proposed ball Vas postponed from the
I'D of February uu,il Easter Monday.
The Company then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

rTASTELESS COD LIVER OIL, y popular
i remedy for Consumption, Bronchitis,
Coughs, Asthma, Scroula: Dyspepsia kheu-
matsm, General Debility, Nc. For sale by
i'm } WAKEFIELD Il HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

DUTTER--A prime article Of Now York
ID Butter in store and for suIe III III klng ST.
d.e Ii W. F. BHOOkLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

DEPELLANTS English and Domestic, rs
J,. y d. +. WILMER cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

NEW .BUCkWHEAT FLOUR, London
~ Layer Raisins, Curr4ntS, Ground Spices
Cross IL Black wells Walnut Catsup, American
Sardn,s, Sc, received and for sale by
ocr u DAVY & HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07
ROOTS .f.rU SHOES.
ENGLISH RUBBERSl
ENGLISH RUBBERSl
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
LADIES' FINE CALF. KID AND RUSSIA
LEATHER BUTTON BOOTS,
Vienna style,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street

LADIES PARLOR s. TOILET SLIPPERS,
Ladies French Kid Broadway. Ladies LAST
ing Broadway, Turkey Morocco Broad way,
French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toilet, Lasting
Toilet, S, rye and Carpet Slippers, IN every style
and quality,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-07

LADIES' HANDSOME BUTTON BOOTS
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
- ~ .
How the 0rIlCr Vas Procured,

The letter of the President to the
Secretary Of War speaks of" "atrocitios
in the South, mentioning South Caro-
lima "particularly' as one of the
States where they prevail, to the
great disregard Of law, civil rights
and personal protection. Upon the
strength of this extraordinary news,
the Attorney-General has prom ulya-
ted an order to the United States
Attorney and Marshals for this and
other States. According to the Com
stitation, the United States is to in.
terpose with its authority to protect
against dom cstic violence, on appli
cation of the Legislature or of the
Governor of any State. That is the
only legal way in which it can be
done. We observe that it is denied
that Moses made any such applica-
ton. 1t is considered merit by
the Union. Herald to have done so,
and the glory of the illegal act
claimed for some one clse-Patterson,
Of oourse.-Coy"mbid WGnir.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
A Fatal Spring.

About one.half a mile over ,
;mountain from Bartlett Springs there
Is what is called tho Gas Spring
This is probably the greatest curl.
osity of the mountains. Tho water
is 'ce.cold. but bubbling and foam.
ing as if boiled, and the greatest won.
der is the inevitable destruction of
iife produced by iuhaling the gas.
No live thing is to be found within q
circuit Of 100 yards noar this spring.
Tho worry birds, if they happen to fiy
over it, drop dead. We experiment,
cd with lizard on its destructive
properties, by holding it few feet
above tho water it stretched dead
lntwo minutes. It will kill a hu..
man being in twenty minutes. NVo
stood over it about five minutes, whom
q dull, heavy, aching sensation cropt:
over over us, and our eyes began to swim.
The gas which escapes here is tho
rankost kind Of oarbonic acid, hence
It's sure destruction of life also
quenching of fame instantanoonsly.
lCalusa (Cul.) Independent.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
President Grant Explains His Views and
Action.

=
Lone BkANcii, N. j., September
6.-fho President yesterday ex-
pressed himself as sincerely. desire u 9
Of leaving The Southern States 60
take care of their own political af
fairs, and Of non-interforence on the
part of the Federal government, but
the fact Of tho existence of lawless.
ness and violence in some of the
States was undoniablc, hence the
preliminary orders ,fot the movement
Of the troops are Legitimate and pro.
per. lie hopes the moral effect Of
the presence Of the troops may rem
der their active use UNNECESSARY.
Under the representations that have
been made, he believes he would be
guilty of neglect of duty if he did
not take steps, fof the prevention Of
threatened evils.-By Telegraph 10
The Ne,0s and Courier.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
Advice 10 Farmers.

An experienced sscotton sellor''
sends us the following advice to far.
mors for publication ;:
Have your gin and brush in good
order. q =
Gather your cotton clear and dry,
and gin it dry to avoid mapping. !
Pack your cotton, ns ~olcar Of gin
tags as possible, and don't put in
your cotton the small amount of m OF es
that falls under tho gin nuc.
Don't gin up your nice cotton and
cotton gathered after rain together.
DON'T, if possible, put two kinds OF
cotton in the same bale, and ab, vo
everything don't put up mixed cotton
or false packed.
Gather your cotton ds early as DOS
sible. Poor cotton will be hard to
sell this season at any prico.-Dav-
son :T0us'nni.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
Manufactured OutragCs.

A gentleman who has daily exam.
mod the "outrnge", letters received
by the Attorney General from tito
South, says. that they are, without
exception, written by Radical candi-
dates for Office and by the cbairmen
Of Republican campaign committees:
Gen. Sherman, in recent conversa.. r.
tiob with a correspondent, remarked
that all the troops were needed for
active service in the West. and there
was not M available man to add to
those already stationed in the South.
While no did not express any opin-
ion on the subject, yet he clearly in
dicatea lis disbelief in the stories 80
lndustriously manufactured by car.
pet. .bagEers and circulated through
the so:called Department &C Justice.
augusta Chronicle and Sentinel.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
Lynchlng in Tennessee.

Nashville Banner of yesterday
"About two weeks ago Dick McKin
ley; coldred ,,wa6 murdered by band
of ineh in Putiiam county. A short
time afterward q citizen of the same
county, named Horn, arrested q ma
named Frank Hall on suspicion of
his being ono of the perpetrators.
Hall being pressed, oonfesscd to be.
ing one of tho parties. lie was put
in Jail at once. lie turned State $
evidence and implicated several 9TH
ers. Thursday night he was taken
out and hung, as is supposed by the
band. Another prisoner, who had
been arrested upon4 SUSPICION Of be-
ing one of them, was burned loose at
the satire time. Our informant sdys
that this came band also sent word to
the citizens of Chestnut NJ ound that
they would visit them soon and lay
their town in hslcs: None of them
have yet been Rpprchcnded."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
"ThC Blues and GrCys,"

| vIcKsnURo. September ii. Soy,
cral days ago n call for meeting OF
tho former soldiers of the Union and
Confederate armies was published
stating that the purpose was to foster
and encourage kindly rotations be.
tween the soldiers Of the lato war,
and to form bond Of mutual friend
ship and good feeling. Several pre-
liminary meetings held wero attend.
ed ny the representatives of both
armies, those Of the Union almv.
residents of this city, beirg nearly
equal in number to those of tho Con-
federate army. At n meeting held
last night, tho body formed itself into
an association, to be known rs tho
order of the "Blu"s and Grcys."
The speeches delivered were indica.
tive ofthe utmost good feeling, and
relief, Mt this public ncknowled en- cht
of break in tho dark cloud Of prb.
jnsioe which has been depressing all
alike.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16

There is chance just now tha,
upper South Carolina will go for
reform. Honorable John II. Coch-
raa, of Anderson, has published q
letter in which lie says somc whole.
some things. lie speaks Of the WY
the republican majoritics in. the
lower counties have controlled affairs
in tie Legislature and in nomina-
ting c6nVeUtions, and, while desiring
unity in state matters, warns his
friends of the Rcppblicah party, to
not dishohot themselves and tho
State by placing in nomination bad
and disroptitablo men. lie says:
eff the Republican party, with
its immense majority, through it's
nominating Convention neglect or
refuse to accord ms that considera,.
tion to which we arc entitled, and
fail to nominate n candidate for Go.
vornor, upon whose record not even
the shadow Of suspicion can fall, as
being connected with tho past reck.
less and extravagant, management of
o"i hnahcc,tneh ~ pehooVcs the Pco'
pie of the upper counties to unto
and elect a man whose character and
record is nnimpcachablc. | warn
them not to foist upon us men utter.
ly unfit for the position. We crnnot
and will not be controlled, as hereto.
foro, by the lower portion Of; the
State. X 4
If they will persist in this unjust and
oppressive course, the upper counties
must unite as one man, putting party
issu es in the background, and in this
day compel them to nominate and
vote for botter mon, or lose all thcii
political power in the State. J.
| consider the Tax Uniops the mos
efficient means of bringing abou
that unity and strength which viii
secure this most desirable end.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
fNO. TX
why is II Necessary 10 Employ Inv.
yerS. =.

| A merchant in New York stopted
IN front OF furniture store on his
way to dinner to look at n bedroom
! set worth $50, and remarked to the
dealer that he admired it very much
and aakcd if $50 was tho lowest price.
which was found to be. tho case. The
merchant went homo and mentioned
the fact to his wifo. On his return
homo again at. night, ho found tho
bedroom set had been put up at his
house in his absence, his wife supbos.
ing he had sent it as surprise. But
no denied ever buying it. " !
1t occurred to him, howovor, that n
lawyer might be of some service. and
he remembered moody little fellow
down town, whom no called on hnd
t nted his case. The lawyer said
.'Vory we'll keep tho goods and
leave it with mo-" Not long after,
a summons was served On the mer:
chant for the price Of tho set this
no took to tho lawyer and asked him
what olsc should bo dome" :
"Oh, nothing" said the attorney
"lcnve IL all to me-" - -"
"But don't you want mo as wit.
ness :"
"No, ioaVe it all to me-" Il
Trial day canio and passed, and
tho merchant, not n little nervous,
called to learn the result, asking his
legal friend how 1t camo out.
Cali right" said young Black.
stone, "all right; the furniture is
yours" =. + ::
"But what havo I to pay for it7"
"Nothing."'
"1Iow eau that be o. -" - |
:" "Easy enough ho put ono witnoss
on tho stand to swear you bought
the goods. l admitted it. 1 then
put two Witnesses on tho stand to
swear thoy saw the baic, but saw
you pay $50 cash for it. Of course,
[ won."'
This was conclusive. = .'.''.'
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
~. = - . q sSp-----
The Trouble in Tennessee.

NA3HyIILE, September 5.-Gov.
Brown, in an interview with a Now
York Herald: corresp spondent concern.
ing disturbances in tile South an par.
tieularly in Tennessee, asoribed the
trouble wholly to tho agitation of
the civil rights bill, before which
masked raids were nnheard Of.
Tho governor gave The details of a
negro plot to burn village and kill
tho residents: Fortunately the
scheme was Fl Il ,tratel and the ring
leaders were lynched by persons who
will be punished. lie Anticipates no
more trouble, unless the negroes are
melted to it by evil white persons;
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-09-16
Shreveport demonstrates.

SnREvEroRr September GA
message was sent to President
Grant last night, signed by tho lead
ing merchants, bnhkers and profcs.
sional men of this city denying that
any resident Of this parish participa-
ted in tho rccent murders in this SEQ:
tion, and claiming that no spirit Of
lnwlcssness exists in this parish that
cannot be controlled by the local au.
thorities. IT ia urged that tho con-
dition Of affairs here has bee, mis-
represented abroad, and it is asked
that q commission Of fait.mind6d
inen bo appointed by tile President
to visit the State and ascertain tho
truth.