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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The roof of the house, No. SO north Fairfax
street, occupied by Mrs. Cullin, was discovered
to be on fire about seven clock this morning.
but without raising an alarm the hose carriage
of the Hydrauion fire engine was taken TO the
scene, section or TWO OF hose attached 10
fire plug, and the flames eXtingulshed, before
they had occasioned any damage.
Tomorrow being Decoration" Day, the
Soldiers Cemetary at this place will be open
all day aud the graves of Confederate as well
as those of the Union soldiers will be streWn
with flowers. 1t is expected that there
will be large attendance, any and all being
granted the privilege Of this tribute to the
dead
A young man PANIED Peter Pullman, son OF
Mr.. Samuel Pullman, while driving some cat
tie to the city yesterday was bedy hurt by the
falling of the horse he was riding. The cattle
were scared by q passing locomotive and Mr.
Pullman was riding after them Wneh nls MORSE
stumbled and fell.
The importance of vote was fully exempli-
fed at the election yesterday, when, II the
full Conservative strength OF the 4th WARD
had been polled, the Conservative ticket, upon
which were some of the best men In the city,
would have been elected.
Peyton' Grove, now occupied by a crowded
and mixed population, was the scene OF night
yesterday afternoon between white man
named Lewis and colored man named Mumps,
iD which the latter was cut IN the shoulder
with knife.
The excursion of the Columbian University
stundeuts to Glymont to have been made on
the 3rd proximo has been postponed until the
18th, in consequence Of the death of j. ID.
Cuthbert, one ofthe committee of arrangements.
The St. Asaph street depot and the locomo-
tives 90 the A. & w. and A. u +. railroads
were draped in mourning this morning tor
the death of the late j. Edgar Thompson,
President of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
1t is understood that an effort will be made
to obtain the first aoor of the building now in
progress of erection on King street, between
Washington and Columbus, by Mr.. B +. Price,
for the use of the Columbia Fire Company.
Canal boats that arrived here this morning
report an interruption of navigation for ten
hours by the washing out OF lock gate at Ed
wards Ferry.
A sample of the wheat crop Of Mr.. j. W.
Simpson, few miles below the city, has been
headed, and promises large yield.
A party of the New York editors who have
been making q tour through the Southern
States passed through here this morning on
their return.
The Juues term of the County Court, Judge
Sangster to preside, will commence on Monday
next. There are no cases set for the term.
Judge Hughes will hold term of the u. S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Vir-
ainia in this city tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
virginia Election.

RICHMOND, Va, May 2s.-The election 10
this city yesterday resulted 10 signal victory
of the Conservatives over the Republicans and
Independents, only one of the last named be-
ing elected to the Common Council. A: M.
Keileys majority over p. H. Starke, for May
or. was 7l3.
In Petersburg the Republicans sustained a
disastrous defeat as the rule of the city which
they have held since the war was wrested from
them, the Conservatives carrying the city 6y
about 300 majority. They elect the city OH
GERS and have over two-thirds majority in the
Council.
10 Norfolk there was an exciting contest be-
tween the two Conservative elements. john
B. Whitehead was elected Mayor over >. II.
Ludlow, the present incumbent. The other
Offices are divided between the two factions.
The Republicans had no candidates.
Lyuchburg elects a Republican Mayor and
Commissioner of Revenue, the remaining city
officers being Conservative.
There is nothing of special interest from the
other cities 10 the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
The Markets.

NEW YORK, May 29-Stocks dull. Money!.
Gold III. Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat
q shade trmer. Corn steady.
BALTIMORE, May 29.-Va. skies, old, 80;
do. consolidated, 5O5; do. ex-coupons, 4Ss; do.
peelers, IS. w. Va. 8 Ia. Cotton dull; low
middlings l74al73 Flour heavy and dull;
prices unchanged. Wheat weak and lower;
white choice los; fair to prime do. l50al6O;
choice amber l65al67; good to prime red l55a
red l57al59 Ohio aud Indiana do. l35al45;
Western Spring l35al40. Corn-white South
err active and buoyant at 95a9S; yellow do.
dull and lower at 50; mixed Western weaker;
old, SOasl; new, 10. Oats dull; Southern 64a7o;
Western mixed 62a63; white 64a65. Rye quiet
but firm at llOall2. Hay unchanged and dull.
Provisions dull Coffee irmer; more inquiry;
fair to prime Rio cargoes III. Sugar IN.
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL,

Money continues to be quoted very easy in
New York and Baltimore, call loans in the for
mer being quoted at 3a31 and prime mercantile
paper at 5a51 Here and south Of the Potomac
there is anything but plethora, though for
Legitimate" business purposes there is no COM
plant of scarcity. Stocks are generally quiet
Virginias IS are in some request, and in Balti-
more yesterday there were sales of $1,000 consols
at 5Os and $1,000 ex-coupons at 4Sa4Ss, an ad-
vance of &; detached coupons ola8ls. Railroad
bonds are dull O., A. s. NJ Is Slash; w. s. O.
Is held at 80. Corporation of Alexandria stock
681a7O, with very little on the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

REMARKs-The receipts of Flour have been
light during the week, and the market dull,
with downward tendency IN prices, except for
Choice Extras which are scarce; other grades
are very dull at decline Wheat has been in
light receipt during the week, and the market
inactive; at its close we quote the market dull
at decline of Zoe during the week and zoe In
the last two weeks for choice grades; low and
medium qualities have suffered even q greater
decline; offerings to-day of 1858 bushels, with
sales of prime lot of white at l55, and red at
lis for common, and $50 and l60 for good to
prime. Corn has been active all the week, and
prices are not materially altered at its close
the market closes with good enquiry, and moo
crate receipts, all being TAKEN the bulk for ship
ment; offerings to-day Of 1859 bushels, with
sales of mixed at "a and S. and yellow at So.
Rye is quiet. Oats are very active, with light
receipts; offerings to-day of 2O2 bushels, with
sales at g. Receipts of Butter are more liberal,
and prices have suffered decline of to &c.
Eggs are very scarce, with 8 good demand, at
an advance of lac. Potatoes are IN large re-
ceipt and prices have declined 10 to l5c per
bushel Bacon is active at an advance OF lc.
Lard is very firm. We have no change to note
in Plaster or Salt. The new clip of Wool be-
gins to come in, and prices have strengthened.
The market is firm at quotations.
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET. May 2.-.The
only Fish that have arrived at the city fshwhsrf
since yesterdays report were few Shad caught
By the OILERS, which sold at from 10 to $lS per
hundred, and about 25 Sturgeon, which brought
from IS to 81 piece.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, May 90
The offerings of all kinds of stock this week was
quite heavy, with q considerable softening in
prices. We quote Cattle at from to &c; Sheep
4 to 7c Lambs 2 50 to SIS per head; Hogs II to
Sc net; Cows and Calves ~ to sou. Market
fairly active.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May q, 1874.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as fol
lows: Best Beeves at 6 3IaS7 81; general
ly rated first quality at 62aS6 81 medium
to good fair quality at l2aS5 64 ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows at 4 25aS5 II; inferior
and lowest grades of Cattle U0aS0 O0-general
average of the market to-day So so; extreme
range of prices 25a$7 D. Most of the sales
were from 500 to 81 10 per 100 lbs To
tai receipts for the week 1908 head against 11D
last week, and 1882 head same time last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
The Cincinnati Bridge Case.

CINCINNATI, May 29.-Judge Swayne, of
the u. s. District Court. yesterday rendered a
decision in the case of the Newport and Gin
ciuDati Bridge Company against the United
States. The suit was brought by plaintiffs to
recover $457,OvO damages for changing the
plans of the bridge during its construction.
The u. S. District Attorney demurred. The
Judge overruled the demurrer, but gave leave
TO answer. The case will be heard on its mer-
it's An appeal to the Supreme Court is prob
able in any event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
Severe Storm.

ST. LOUIS, May o. severe storm resembl-
ing cyclone passed over this city between 2
and 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. 1t was ac-
compauied by hail; much damage was done to
buildings, fences, awnings &c. Several houses
were unroofed and signs aud awnings were hurl,
ed about promisculously. In the river several
steamers lost their smoke stacks and were
otherwise damaged. The damage to shippin
il estimated at upwards of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

INVITATION ACCEPTED. Mr.. Richard r.
Mcmahon, of Georgetown College, has accept
ed the invitation of the Patrick Henry Society
of ST. Johns Academy to deliver the annual
address at commencement, on the 10th ultimo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
A Deadly Encounter.

MEMPHIS, May 2S.-At Orders landing,
lust below Cat Island, while the steamer Phil
Allen was lying there to-day, Henry Burgettt
and another planter named Girder exchanged
some eight or ten shots with guns. Burgett,
after having received five shots, was finally
shot through the heart and died soon after
wards. He is the fourth brother who has been
killed 10 combats with neighbors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
PRESBYTERIAN Assembly.

ST. LOUIS, May ga meeting was held
last night, under the auspices of the Presby-
teriau General Assembly, to consider the sub
ieot Of Home Missions. An encouraging ac-
count was given of missionary work iu Kansas
aud the Indian Territory. Six years ago the
Presbyterans had only forty-three churches
and thirty. four ministers In Kansas, and now
they have one hundred churches and one hum
dred and sixty active minister's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
Foreign News.

MADRID, May 29-Gen. Iona has assumed
command Of the First corps Of the Republican
army of the North.
LONDON, May 29-4 p. m.-The amount OF
bullion gone into the Bank of England on bal
ance to-day is e9l, 900.
LONDON, May 29-3 Q. m.-The weather
throughout England to-day is fair;
The rate of discount 10 open market for three
months bills is 81 per cent which is / below the
Bank of England rate.
PARIS, May 29.--The Minister of the ln-
terror has issued an order prohibiting the sale
in Paris of the Nineteenth Century newspaper
because it is offensive to'pubic morality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

SrRAwBERRIEs.--Weh have received through
Messrs. Davy l. Harmon, from the farm Of MIR.
Stacy Snowden, near Colliugwood, iu Fairfax
county, some very large aud finely favored
strawberries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

CHICAGO, May ga fire at Edward, Will
county, Ills, yesterday, burned nearly the en-
tire business portion of the village. Thirteen
buildings, occupied by fifteen firms were en-
tirely destroyed. The loss is estimated at $780,
600, with little insurance.
CINCINNATI, May pa fire in D, f ,nce,
Ohio, destroyed whole square bounded by
Canal, Front First, and Clinton streets. The
loss is large, but the amount is not stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE aAzETTE.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May 90, 1874.
The Senate, to-day, after the usual reception
of reports, considered the Consular and Dplo-
matte Appropriation bill.
The House of Representatives was engaged
with the bill for the gradual reduction of the
army, which was passed.
The Tariff bill was then taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
waather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 90, II a. N.
For the Middle States, partly cloudy follow
ed by cool weather, northeast to southerly
winds and high barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

BISHOP JOHNS. AT the Session Of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Convention, Of the Diocese
of Maryland, 10 session in Washington, yester-
day the Chair announced the presence of the
venerable Bishop Johns, of Virginia, who was
escorted to a seat on the right Of the chair, and
being introduced took the hand of Bishop
Piukoey, and said II feel as if coming home
after long absence, bu, l miss the faces OF
muny dear ones-with the warmest heart
wishes for the peace and prosperity Of the
diocese
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

POPULAR MEN.-At the election held yes
terday Captain Kemper, the Conservative can
didate for Mayor, beat his opponent, Mr.. L. f.:
Payne, the Radical nominee, sac hundred and
eleuen votes. MIR. j. NJ. johnson, for Com.
monweaI,h's Attorney, received 1892 votes,
aud Major Duffey, for Commissioners of the
Revenue, l.45l, while Captain j. NJ. Steuart
led the ticket, receiving 1927 votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrivals-Boats Martin O. Conner and Scotia
to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Go; Geo S
Confer, to New Central Coal Co; R Cropley
and Sammon, TO Georges, Greek Coal AN and
Iron Co; Jno Moore, 81 Delifeld and Will
Hanson, to American Coal Go.
ter. Chss Robb, Chas Clifton, A Cropley, N
Kersey, A Segarson, Wyand Doerner, r B
Cropley, Geo Confer and John Moore, tor
Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
MASONIC FESTIVAL The Masonic festi-

MASONIC FEsTIvAL.-The Masonic festi-
val now in progress at Washington Lodge was
again crowded last night with the youth and
beauty of the city, and as has been the case
every evening since it commenced everything
passed off in the most agreeable and satisfac
tory maoner. Old Domioion Commandery,
Knights Templar we're present in full uniform
and presented handsome appearance. Among
the features of the evening was the performance
of Prof Widows upon the newly invented
chimes of Mr. Vance, of Norfolk, Va. The
tone of the bells was universally admired, and
the rich combinations of which they were sus-
oeptible were really wonderful. The Pro
lessor was always willing to respond to every
call for more music, which he rendered with
his usual effect. 1t is expected that there will
be a number OF sets of the chimes sold 10 this
city, through the committee of the festival uu-
der an arrangement made with Prof. Widows
by which the festi val fund realizes profit on
each set. The festival will close tonight with
RATES. and auction sales Of large humber OF
remaining handsome and valuable articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

CITY SCHOOL BOARD. the school office
is, at this time, in the occupancy of the ladies
holding the Masonic festival the regular meet
ing of the City School Board will be held to
night in the Aldermen Chamber. Much i'm
portant business is to be transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

SODA AND MINERAL WATER.-Messrs. War
field & Hall, at the corner of Prince and Fair
fax streets, have put 10 operation, for the sea-
SOD, their soda and mineral fountains, from
which flow refreshing and exhilerating waters.
favored with the most delicious syrups, cold
and grateful to the thirsty, heated and tired,
and altogether most delightful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
LOCAL NEWS.

ACCOUNT OF FIGHT The following note
vas sent to this Office last evening BY Mr.. John
W. beavers, one Of the parties engaged 10 the
FAIRFAX, COUNTY, Va, May 9th, 1874
John w. beavers. 10 the list year Of his age,
the mail carrier from Long Branch to Acco,ink,
on Wednesday, May 18th, was attacked on his
vay to Long Branch for the mail, BY W. Land
street. who cussed and abused him. First he
cut into him with stick and tried to beat him,
bu, beavers had stick aud defended himself,
and took Landstrel's stick away from him and
cut his head. Then Landstret commenced
throwing rocks and beavers lodged them.
Then Landstret inclosed beavers tor fist fight.
beavers Knocked him down and WHIPPED him
until Richard hewitt pulled him of. Don't you
think MIR. Landstret ought to be made to pay
for it. and for getting WHIPPED. One Of the rocks
be threw at beavers weighed three pounds and
two ounces. want this to be put in the Alex
audra Gazette Office and published in the pa
DerS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

ARRIVED
Steamer Claymont, Philadelphia, to A
Reed Reports ten schooners in NanJemoy
Reach, and one off Liverpool Point-all light
Schr Sue Cummings, Potomac river, to hooe
& Johnston.
PASSED UP.
A tug with two barges in tow.
Steamship E Knight, New York, by Hooe
& Johnston.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Jos Broders
s. Go.
Bark Mary Mckee, Portsmouth, by John
Schr Kedron, Hsvre-do-Grace, by Mehsbey
8 Co.
Schr r McFee, Norfolk, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Albert Thomas, Now Haven, by Ameri-
can Coal Co.
PASSED DOWN.
Schr w Simmons.
MEMORANDA.
Schr E R Kirk, from Providence for this port,
at New York 9th.
Schr W Frazer, hence, at Norfolk Goth.
Schr E Messervey, hence for Boston, sailed
from Vineyard Haven 18th:
Schr Jas Phelps, for this port, cleared 81
Pawtucket 18th.
Schr Cooper g. Bro, for this port, sailed from
Havre- de- Grace 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, May 28.-The
market is quiet, with limited receipts OF GRAIN,
and quotations are nominally unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

RICHMOND MARKET, May 28-The offerings
of Wheat on Change to-day were light, and no
sales were reported Sales of white Corn at w.
and yellow at "a. Oats steady, with sales at ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

NOT1CE-BUCKS BRANDY-I have this
~ : day received another supply of the above
Brandy, which is warranted strictly pure, suit
a0e for medical purposes. Put up in bottles At
OVc each w. F. CREIGHTON,
my Is 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

CRY CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Keith presid-
ng-McKuight vs. Mcknight; 10 chaocery;
removed to the Corporation Court Of the city
Of Alexandria.
Powell vs.. Chamblin and Taylor vs.. Powell;
10 chancery; revived in name of James NJ.
Stcuart, Sergeant and administrator of l.. b.
Taylor deceased.
Dutrow Vs. Alexandria and Washington Rail-
road Co.; in case; demurrer to declaration sus.
tanned.
Slower vs. Irwin; in chancery; the complain
ants excepted to the report Of commissioner
Kemper; the defendants excepted to the re.
ports Of commissioners Kemper, Ramey and
Yeaton, and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
T u s T 4 Z G E V E d
Another of those beautiful

MARSHALL u SMITH
Il OCT. ROSEWOOD PIANOS,
with carved legs, and warranted for five years.
1t is q we'll made and reliable instrument, sweet
and full toned, with all the late improvements.
Price $3.50. 1t is just the Piano for persons not
willing to pay $3.50 for the same style and pat
tern made by leading makers:
have also nice oct. ROSEWOOD FL
ANO, in good order, for $50; a good German
do. for $5O-both bsrgains-snd fine second
hand knabe & Co.'S. Pianos and others, ranging
from SIS to 1915 Call and see them 1T
v. BECkER'S Piano and Music store,
my 29.lw ll2 King st., Alexandria Va.
Apnr rnn1,R or SppINn AND Sim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29
7 ARGE STOCK OF SPRING AND SUM ;.
IL MER DRY GOODS.
PRICES REDUCED ToINCREAsE SALES

I HEUUCED DdbNO
May 29th 1874.
We offer a full and complete stock of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods, selected with great care
and at very low prices. Country merchants,
terest to examine our stock before purchasing.
Mr.. II. b. Hoomes will be pleased to receive
large orders from his many friends throughout
the country. d. F. BRASHEAR,
my3 100 King street, Alexandria, Va
WE HAVE in store the following prepare
w tons for the HAIR: Burnett's Cocoaine
Ayers Hair Vlgor, HALF Remover, Lyons
hathsrion, kendslps Ambrosia Phslon's Vi
tas, &c. SC. HENRY COOK 81 CO.,
my26 lO7 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters sincc yes
terday:
Joe Murphy aud Charles r. Bishop, hailins
from Washington. on their return from fish
Jog shore, for disorderly conduct, were dismiss.
ed upon promise to return to Washington.
Fred Schmidt and &. w. Howard, on con-
plsiut of Albert J. Herzey, all discharged fish.
ermen, for robbing complainant of So, wers
discharged for want of evidence.
Jennie Hideu, colored, for obtaining money
under false pretcnses and for trading with a
minor, was fled aud discharged.
John Cosou colored, and William Lewis, fol-
fighting, were committed to the Work House
and put on the chain gang.
Two dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-29

LYNcHBuRa MARKET, May 2.--Flour is
quiet except for Supers and Fine, for which
there is some demand. Receipts of Wheat light,
and quotations unchanged, VIZ; l5oal7O Tor red
and white There is an active demand for Corn
with light receipts, and prices are steady at goa
95 Oats in far demand st 60a65. Rye 05a9O.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-26
Rehobsth Reach Association.

MEETING OF THE INSTRUMENTATION OF
SUPERINTENDENT AND OTHER BUSINESS.
Wednesday meeting of theDirectors ofRe-
hoboth Beach camp Meeting Association was
held at C. F. Rudolph's store, No. 23l Market
street. Rev, j. b. Quigg, presiding.
A numerously signed letter recommending
Rev. Wm. Nj. Warner, of Lswes for SuPerin-
tendent, was read.
An election for Superintendent was then
gone into. Rev. j. b. Quigg. Rev. William
I. Warner and William II. Foulk were nomi-
mated Rev. }. B. Quigg having received q
ms iority of the votes cast was declared elect
ed.
lie then resigned the Presidency of the As
soc catjon, and after terdering him q vote of
thanks, the Boord elected Rev. John Wilson,
| President of Wesleyan Female College, to the
vacancy The latter accepted with thanks for
1 the honor.
| Two communications from Thomas b. Cour-
| sey in reference to the manner OF giving leas'
| es were read, and referred to the following
| named special committee: Rev. j. b. Quigg,
Rev. Jacob Todd. and G. II. B. Day, ESQ,
| The committee were instructed TO report to a
| special meeting Of the Board OF 1 irect0rs, to
be called for that purpnse.
Rev, Mr.. Quigg stated that the contract had
been made with J. Mah0ney to grade the re-
mainder of Surf avenue, and the whole oil
Columbia avenue, the same to be finished In
the month of June.
Rev. w. NJ. Warner, who had been elected
Director to ill ihe vacancy occasioned BY tht
death of Is. Heiser, was placed upon all com
| mittees upon which the deceased had served.
| A meeting OF the Stockholders OF the Asso
ciation was called to be held in st. Pauls NJ,
| Church of this city, on the Second Wednesda,
in April, to take into consideration the suhjec
OF issuing additional shares OF stock.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-26

PAY IouH WATER TAxEs.-We again urge all
who have not yet paid their water taxes, TO do so
at on,e After February 2Sth, an additional i've
per ceut will be added to the face OF the bill,
making ten per cent. extra which all deinquents
must pay. There is no use In delaying this mat
ter, as the taxes must be paid in the end, or else
the parties must do without Brandywine water
The last day of grace expires March 3lst, and in
all cases where tax has not been paid by this date
tue ferIules will be drawn, and the supply of wa
ter cut of BY paying at once parties will save
much trouble. 3t.