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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
From Boston.

BosToN, Oct. 3.-Five hundred and eighty
four delegates chosen to the Republican State
Convention are divided as follows Talbot,
23l; Loriog, 81; Butler II; anti-Talbot, 64
uucommitted, 2l0.
The corcuer's verdict 10 the case of Linscott,
who died in dentist chair is that death was
CAUSED by the Inhalation of chloroform, admin
istercd for dental operation. The jurors are
Of The opiuicn that with our present know ledge
of chloroforu, its use as an aunsthetie is wholly
uniustifabc and they recommend that legisla
tive action be taken to prevent its adminlstra-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
LEXANDRIA & FREDERICKSBURG
IL RAILWAY,
AND ALEXANDRIA s. WASHINGTON
RAILROAD.
"a ss M ga 5ss @

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY.
After September 18th, 1874 trains will run as
FOL lows
Leave Southwark from Alexandria s. Freder-
icksburg depot at E. So p. m, Richmond Express,
duly, except Sunday; T. "a q. m; o Southern Ea-
Express and Richmond Express run through TO
Ricf!n md without change, connecting at Rich
mono for Al points South.
Leave Northward frcn1 Alexandria s. Freder.
icksburg depot 81 4.31I y. m. Northern Express
daily, except Monday; l;2o a. m. Richmond
and West. The N orthcrn Express and Richm'd
Express run through to Baltimore, without
change, connecting with trains on the North
ern Central Railway for the North and West.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
After September 18th, trains will run as fol-
lows, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Alexandria for Washington, from St.
Asaph street depot, at 6.OO 100, 500, SEQ, 1000
and Hoo a. m; and 1.0O 800, 90, 500, 6.l0,
and 100 p. NJ,
Trains leaving at 8. 90 a. m. and 60 p. NJ run
daily; all others daily except Sunday.
The trains leaving Alexandria at I, s and 70
u. m, 3, and p. IN. connect through to Balti-
more. The S 8. N. and I p. N. trains connect
at Washington with through New York trains.
Leave Washington for Alexandria from pas
sonser depot, cor 9th and B streets, at 6.DO
&. IS, 500 900, 1000, and HOO a. M; and 100,
500 400, 800, G.C5 and 100 p. m.
Trains leaving at 800 a. m. and 100 p. m. run
daily; ali others daily except Sunday.
Trains leaving Washington at I, and II am.
3, s. i and ll:33 p. m. connect with trains from
Baltimore. The a. M; and p. N. trains de-
liver passengers from New York.
&ae- Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway
trains leave passenger depot, cor. 9th and B SITS.
Richmond Express ut p. m and ll.45 p. NJ.
Southern Express for Richmond and all points
South
TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA AND
NEW YORK
Leave Alexandria at s w q. M. and 1120 8.
M, and and p. n.
Leave Washington at e23 and ll.55 g. m,
and 4. 90 and sos p. m.
Train leaving Alexandria at p. m. connects
with train leaving Washington at 4 So p. N. for
Phisdelphia arriving at Philadelphia at l0.45
p. m. and Pittsburg at Us a. m.
Tickets to Philadelphia and New I rk can be
obtained at the St Asaph street depot.
EDMUND L. DUBARRY, Sup't.
ED. s. YOUNG, Gen. Pas Agent. oct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
By Green IL Wise,
1Real Estate Agents and Auct;oneers.
.tlSrPON EMENTn OLE TRUSTEES SAL IL

Real EstAte Agents HlIu iUCtiUIccIs 3
DUSTPONEMENToF TRUSTEES SALE
The sale of HAZEL PLAIN, also known as
the Chinn farm, near Manassas, in Prince W II
liam county. Va, heretofore advertised for the
9TH of August, was postponed until II o'clock
M, SATURDAY, the 18th of October, 1874. ut
which time that valuable estate of $50 acres OF
lanI, with the improvements, will be sold nj
public auction, in front Of the Mansion House,
in the city Of Alexandria, Va. =;
Terns: $1,000 in cash the residue in 6, l2and
IS months. with interest from the day Of sale,
and deed of trust to secure the deferred pay.
ments Persons disposed to bid for the proper
ty are referred to Messrs. Green s. Wise, Of SAID
city, for full description thereof
WI. II. F1TZHUGH, Trustee,
sep 1S-eots Fredericksburg, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

HOUSE SToRMED "A house on the northern
side of the canal locks, part of which is oc-
cupied by woman ramcd Mary Casey, was
stormed by some canal boatmcn last night. aud
some ofits doors and windows kuOckrdo III. The
child of a colored woman who lives III another
part of the house was struck by some OF the
flying stones and badly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
New York Bank Statement.
Gard ErOIn Edwin Booth.

New YORK Oct 3-Edwin booth publishes
a card in which, he says:-"I am glad to see
that the public does rot blame me because of
the fate which seems to have overwhelmed me.
am grateful to all my creditors too. If [ sink,
it will be in legitimate public interests. But for
the theatre | should have been rich. | hope to
Il III, through as soon as my health will permit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
rms Returned.

New YORK, Oct "A Baltimore dispatch
in the Times states that the steamship Viii
mingtou from New Orleans brought back thir-
ty cases Of arms shipped from Baltimore for
the White Lacquer, and returned by them to
prevent seizure uudcr the kelog orlrr, Issued
iusr previous to the late Penn revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

Boat RACE. The six-oared race between
the Aualostan and Potomac boat club crews,
resulted in favor of the Potomac crew by ahait
minute. The distance was three miles, and
time 81 minutes Several thousand persons
wit nessed ,hs race, which was we'll contested.
The course lay above the L)us Bridge, from
the aqu, duct, at Georgetown, a mile aud ahalt
down and return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

POSTAL. c. Pitcher has been appointed
postmaster at Midland, Fauqurr county, Va,
vice S. Blackwell, resigned, and j. W. Rosson
postmaster at Woodville, Rappahaunock couu-
tv. Va, vice James &. Robinson, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

jill. Owens, No. al Prince street. always
keeps on hand supply Of the largest aud best
oysters the market Affords and for the accomo-
datiou of those who don't like to visit res
taurants where liquor is sold, has made ar
rangements for serving an excellent Try or stew
on short Doticc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
Aid for GaribaI(Ii.

New York. Oct. 3.-Pecuniary aid is asked
for Garlbaldi, VINO is represented 10 very poor
circumstances, oiteG without the means to OBJ
tain the ueccssares of lite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
H.HUSE.HE.r

RANDVOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
" CONCERT,
Given by Prof PERABEAU, the eminent Pr
anist, from Washington,
On MONDAY, Oct. 5, at SAKEPTA HALL,
Assisted by
MI AUSTIN HERR, the famous Basso.
Mr. SHUTTER, the excellent Flute player.
Miss MARY BARTLE Soprano, and other
talent
Prot P. will play on the Piano his famous
Battle of Bull Rum" which must be seen as
we'll as heard.
A select Quartette of the Washington Masonic
Choir will assist.
Tickets SOC each; children half prico-to be
had at Beckers music store and French's book
store oct ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
From SD;tjle.

LONDON, Oc;. 3.-Advlcus from the North
Of SpAiu report that several Carllsts leaders
have abandoned the cause Oh account Of dis
a greemcut with Don Carlos Minister Of War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
International Postal Office.

BERNE, Oct. 3.-The Swiss Federal Council
las approved Of the selection of this city as the
ocatlou for the international postal Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
GcHeraI Sherman.

New YORK, Oct 4.--Geueral Sherman, ar
rived here to-day and joined Mr.. and Mrs Fitch
who are stopping at an uptown hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

Mr.. James H. Watkins, who has been alb
seLt from his stall 10 the market house for
some time past, rcoccuped it this morning,
and was selling excellent beef at Is cents u
Mound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, l ! a. m.
For the Middle States, rising barometer,
noriherly Winds, cool and clear weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

THE REcToHTowN SHOOTING CASE. Per
sons trom the neghborhood of Rectortown
give the following particulars of the late shoot
lug affair at that place: % Thursday last a
lady being in the store kept by i. +. Wood
ward, was asked by the latter to settle bill
she owed there She replied that she had not
the required amount at the time, but would
trade i, out with him, meaning that she would
bring him country produce, and thinking from
bis response that be inteuded to convey an in
suit went home and 50 informed her brother,
Is. B. Spiccr, who Immediately repaired to the
village, and meeting Woodward assaulted and
beat him. Woodward, as soon as he could get
away from Spicer, ran to his home, and getting
pistol, advanced upon Spicer and shot at him,
the ball grazing aud wouudiug his forehead.
Fluding he had not killed him he shot again,
aud this time n B. Malone, having gotten
within the range Of the pistol, was accidentally
struck by the ball aud killed. Woodward closed
his store immediately afterwards, aud up to last
accounts had not been heard of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

PROMOTIONS. The following prom tins
have been made in the Patent Office to date
LIST proxmo: j. NJ. Thatcher, assistant com-
missioner of patents, promoted to be Commits
siorer of Patents, vice NJ D. Laggett, resign
ed; Ellis Spear, member OF the board Of examl,,.
ners ia chief, to be assistant commissioner OF
patents, vice J. NJ Thatcher, promoted. Both
the above named were lately residents oil this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

ST. AsApH STREET. The work Of changing
the grade Of ST. Asaph street is progressing
vigorously, and the opposition to Its coutlnu-
ance seems to oe abating. The whole upper
end Of that street has assumed another appear
ance, and it must be acknowledged By ali that
the change is for the better. The work, too,
so far as the city is concerned, is done aim ut
entirely by the chain gang, 80 that the sxpaase
will be comparatively small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

JURORS The following is a list Of persons
drawn, this morning, in the presence Of h.
Kemper, commissioner in chancery, to serve
as petit Jurors at the October term OF the Cor
poration Court:-C. y. Yohc, J"hn Padg"u,
j. Il. Monroe, Harry kell, 5. d. Harper, H.
G. Slaymaker, j.. l.. Dugau, Henry Brengie
G. H. Harlow, Noble Lindsay, David Pritty-
man, &. Y. Worthiogton, ". Fl. D"vaughu,
Victor Becker j. f. Heis'er and + L. Steel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

A PLEASANT AFFAIR The Belle Haven
SociaIs, Of this CITY, gave dance, last hight to
Mr. f. p. GriuIes, one OF their members: Inc
occasion was most enjoyable one Many ladies
aud gentlemen from Washington, D. c.. Ham
iton, Va, aud this city participated. Ii was
acknowledged by all present TO surpass any
previous entertainment given by the gentle
men of the Bell Haven SociaIs, and was de-
served compliment to their cstimable mcmber
(Mr. Grimes) and bis Young and beautiful wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

THEFT OF POWDER. ~ long boat lying at
the lumber yard wharf was boarded on Thurs
day night, during the temporary absence OF the
crew, aud rotbed oil key Of powder. \ man
by the name Of John Underwood was
arrested for the theft and coumtcd to
await an examination. The stolen powder
has since been discovered hidteu IN an
outbuiiding Of the house occupied 10y Sonny
Phillips, who is accused of completely IN the
theft, but who can't be found
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
LOCAL NEWS.

u. S. Courts Il. w Hughes pre-
siding.- Iu the Circuit Court the Marshal re
turned the order summouing twelve jurors Tor
this term, and they appeared aud were adjourn.
ed over until the 30th inst.
Geo. w. Lewis ct ais. VS.. Sarah Parsons ct
ais; in ejectment; postponed till the 3Oth.
10 the District Court, in the matter Of Benz.
". Clark an order was issued to rent the real
estate of bankrupt by assignee.
In the matter of Leander Carlisle an order
was issued assocating Fl :nry Heaton with the
assignee, and order of sale OF real estate.
In the matter of II. G. Smith a rule Was is
sued against creditors to show cause why real
estate of bankrupt should not be sold
Ia the matter of ThoS. B. Stewart an order
was issued directing the assignee to surrender
three colts to trustee for sale 10 deed of trust
from bankrupt to secure debt to Emily
Stewart, and surplus funds to be paid to as
eignee.
In the matter of Thos. H. Sutton and w.
H. Lyell; assignee reports OF sales IN these
cases confirmed.
IL the matter of G. W. f. Smith; order of
sale Of real estate Of bankrupt.
la the matter of Henry Z. Yates the ex.
captions to petition of Il. English and others
against the discharge OF bankrupt were over
ruled and registers report recon mitted, to re.
port whether the bankrupt has complied with
the law in relation to his discharge.
10 the matter Of Hedgman Carney A. Nlcol
was permitted to file his petition.
In the matter of K. Antoni, meeting OF
creditors was ordered to show cause against
the bankrupt's discharge and confirming report
of assignee; also di>mlsslug suit OF bankrupt
against Darby l. Go. Ct Baltimore, for DANA
ges.
La the matter Of Thomas +. Saunders, the
objections of creditors to bankrupt'S discharge
oyerrued aud order for discharge issued.
In the matter Of u. W. +. Smith, the ex-
ceptions of assignee to commissioners report
was overrued and report OF commissioner III
the matter embraced iu the exceptions con6rm-
ed, put without prejudice to any right which
assignee may have to impeach the deed refer
red to, and first exception OF bankrupt over
ruled, except that rent reported by commission
er be reduced to 81, 800 aud second exception
sustained to the extent OF deciding that the
court has 90 jurisdiction to pass upon the va.
hdity Of the lien, aud assignee ordered to sell
certain crops to make payment of rent, and as
signee further ordered to pay bankrupt the
proceeds of two head of cattle, aud the Mar
shall directed to sell crops to the extent OF the
rent due, and pay assignee 81, 800, but bauk
rupt is permetted TO pay the said sun OF $ 800
ID discharge of his Indebtedness for reut any
time before day of sale.
The court adjourned till the 30,h instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

Gs.-SpgINGs PURCHASING CoMMITTEE.-The
Washington District Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South will meet in Alex
audria on Tuesday, the 10Th of October, at ten
O clock a. M, at which time the committee sp-
pointed at the last Springs Camp Meeting on the
purchase OF the Springs properly for school and
camp meeting purposes will attend anu report.
sep 2S. eotd j. W. FINKS, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

The SEASON. The Richmond Wing says
I'VE are now entering upon that season OF
the year which necessitates many changes III both
domestic aud personal arrangements aud habits
Heads of families will be heavily taxed 10 pro
vide for the wants of their households. Fuel,
carpets, blankets, thick clothing, Hanne!s and
wrappings are some Of the items Really It's a
puzzle where all the money comes from TO sup
ply these wants. but some way or other 1t Is
generally provided But there arc 10 every
community exceptional cases that have to DC
looked after such as those who caunot get en-
ployment are sick or are too old, or too young
to provide for themselves. Every civilized CEN
muury fce'si to be an imperative duty 10 take
care of all such "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03
ATEXANDRTA GAZFTTF AND VIRGINIA Advertise

THE CONNECTING LINK.-The Charlottes-
vile Chronicle, 10 noticing the rumor that
either the Virginia Midland or the Phlladel-
phia and Reading Railroad will bull Id road
from Orange Court House to charlottesville,
saws: THAT this connecting link is TO be con-
structed by somebody is inevitable. Two com-
NAMES will not use the same road from Cor
louisville to Charlottesville forever, and il the
Virginia Midland has not the means, or Is so
hampcred by contracts with the Chesapeake
aud Ohio that it caunot undertake the work,
parties will be found to take the job for them.
The read would be Of immense advantage 10
Albemarle and Charlottesville, and We feel as
sured that our citizens would ehcerfully CO
operate and lend substantial aid to the enterprise
by whomsoever undertaken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

CHOICE SMOKED BEEF, for chipping and
~ broling, in store and for sale by
VIM. F. BROOkES
sep Is l47 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

DOMADES, HAIR OF L and PERFUM ERI
Il of various varieties in store and for sale al
1O7 King street.
iy27 aENk1 COOA q w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-03

WANTED TO RENT, by a careful ten
III; ant, a SMALL, NEAT HOUSE, of five or
SIX rooms. Address A. b., Gazette office. 1t
cPECIAL NOTICE-We hereby give notice
- that we shall discontinue running our ICE
WAGONS Sunday on ard alter October 4th
Our customers will please provide themselves
the preceding Saturday.
90, Div + + z REW n;11 Ice Dealers
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-08-20
The CreslOn Murder.

The man Burnett, who murdered
Brister by cutting his throat from
ear to ear, was captured this morning
august ~ about eight o'clock by
a Mr.. Barnes, . farmer living near
Creston.
Burnett had been out all day yes
terday and last night with nothing on
or to eat, and being nearly starved
and frozen, was compelled to leave
his hiding place and laid in a rsvine
near Barnes house until he caught
Barnes attention, who took him to
his house, made him prisoner and
guarded him until aid arrived. While
on their way to Alton, the county
seat, they were compelled to forcibly
resist 4 mob, who were intent on
lvnching the seoundrel.
The men came here for arms to res
cue him from the party and hang him,
but we're disappointed in this. About
fifty or seventy. FIVE men then went
on train to head them off, but when
they reached Alton they found the
Sheriff with heavy force guarding
him and great excitement prevailed,
which finally subsided by the mob
being promised his return to Cres,on
on the first train. He arrived here
At noon, looking very bad, his cheeks
all sunken in and his eyes had wild
scared look, which was increased by
seeing so many people At the depot
to meet him.
At the examination he plead gull
ty, and gave as his reason for CON-
hitting the horrible deed, that Bns-
ter sold him a half interest in hi.
wife, last spring, at Bedford, Iowa.
and he had contract TO that effect.
The first night after he slept with
Mrs. Brisrer, Brister went away and
centured her for allowing him to do
SO, and Burnett told her that If he
came back 81 would either kill him
or he would kill me-"
Burnett brought her here and stsv.
ed with her two weeks before Bris.
ter came, and when he got back he
refused to fulfill his contract, where
upon Burnett decided to kill him.
This statement was also sworn to
by Mrs. Brister and she said that he
was not her step father but that she
had represented him As such under
his advice.
The Sheriff has taken Burnett
away 50 that he cannot be lynched,
as he would surely be had he re.
NAMED over night. He shows no re-
greet Whatever at his bloody deed.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-08-20

ing on . platform car, struck .
bridge . few miles south Of Ballston,
breaking and demolishing the cage,
and giving the animal its liberty. 1t
made DISH through field, returned
and jumped like . cat from the
ground to the top of the car in which
there were horses, and reaching down
his paw, attempted 70 seize them
through the Stats. 1t succeeded in
injuring one OF two OF the horses,
but before doing any serious damage
. ruse was adopted which resulted in
its capture. A calf in field near BY
wss killed and thrown into the
freight car. when the lion jumped in
after it and was caught.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-08-20

The State Register says the Iowa
State Law Library is the most CON-
plete in the West, and, with one or
two exceptions, the most complete
in the Union. Recent additions to
the shelves have furnished full sets
Of English, Irish, and Scotch reports
and statutes. The New York reports
are now complete.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-08-20

or;s0l.A, ME-.
AuGuss Oh, 1874

En- ApyxwrnKn.-Harvsst Of 1873 -
a., and shreshing commenced wheat
j. no, yieldiag - large - last year,
about tifsees SusheIs 10 the acre. Wealth
- be;ug warn ard dry during 6lling. and
several hail storms while wheat was
heading, is, think the cause Of the de-
creased yield Corn win Be total fail
ore 70 this part Of Nebraska.
The Grasshoppers came from the
northeast, remaining with rs long en-
oueh TO s.clean as ont" They commesc-
Cd passing over about the lss OF July
Int none came down until the 10th Bni
ne soon found these only the sdvsnce
guard of what coon followed. On the
esd the main army made its appearance
Il looked - though the whole country
northeast and northwest WAS on fre, -
dark clouds OF what seemed 10 be smoke
r,i.ed from the prsirie This dense cloud
soon came down on our corn fields and
gardens. The noise resembled distant
tornado. The sir WAS black almost hid
ing the sun from view. II did NOT re
ouire such An amy OF gormandilers
many hours 10 use up corn held
There vas ct least quart ri grssshop
pers To every hill OF corn. They took
thirteen acres Of corn for me in siK
hours. Our gardens are nothing but
hare ground Onions, beets, iurnips,
etc. are eaten two inches in the ground.
Fruit and forest trees are ~ destitute Of
foliage Is in midwinter. think the
fruit trees will come out again. If some
ofour Iowa farmers should pass through
the country at present. they might think
We we're in the bean pole business, from
the looks of what was once beautiful
fields of waving corn. Grasshoppers
we're never seen in such numbers before,
and NAV never again | see but little
use for IL To- wear . long face As We have
enough VI hctD us ouu Jul ssose soi 90
other year. We can well bear the loss
Of one crop Of corn. when in some eoun.
ties Of Iowa and Minnesota, everything
is gone, and in many parts Of the east
the drouth has done its work. have
TO find the frs, homesteader that wishes
to turn his face eastward and end bis
days on rented farms. Most IF US are
used to incoDyenienees. almost for.
got to state that the grasshoppers are
carrying an enemy with them which
may prove fatal to them. This enemy
Is . small red parasite. either on the
wing or body. II is quite curiosity
when placed under line microscope. As
u where all these hoppers come from or
where they are going is more than care
about knowing hope their visits will
be many years apart.
Respectfully, \. C. FoY