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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
From New York.

New York, Dec. 5.-The Pacific Mail dis
sensous continue, the sensation OF wall
street and interviews with both Rufus Hatch
and Russell Sage are published to-day, each
accusing the other of wilful lying aud being
concerned in short Specualons, and using
their official positions to further their specula-
tive plans. In regard to the San francisco
over. draft, Rufus Hatch said to Times re,
porter that it amounted November lst to $S1,
900, but has since been considerably reduced,
and was caused by heavy purchase OF coal.
10 the same reporter paragraph 10 the forth
coming statement Of the company's affairs was
exhibited showing that the receipts from
freight alone during the months OF September,
October and November OF the present year
amounted to $6T5,00O against 1880, 1000 the
same time last year. hlessrs. Guion, Aexan-
der and lalcott, the committee who examined
the affairs of the company in September last,
publish card affirming the report then rem
dered as correct in every particular, except as
to taxes, which they reported as in dispute,
the company admitting an Indebtedness OF
S43 900, while the courts have since rendered
Judgment for Sl32, 900, which has been paid.
The number of immigrants laLded at Castle
Garden trom January lst to December lst Of
the present year is l45, 1852, showing heavy
decrease.
Richard Irwin, former agent of the Pacific
Mail Company in San Francisco, has arrived
to answer The compauy's suit against him for
three sevcnths OF mllioD dollars, which he
says be expended at the instance of former
management to procure Il government subsidy.
There was no call of stocks, to-day, and the
exchange closed at noon out Of respect to the
memory Of the late Mayor Havemeyer
All the public buildings aud many other
buildings have flags at half mast 10 honor Of
Mayor Havemeycr, whose funeral takes place
this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
DISTURBANCE. "A disturbance occurred at

DISTURBANCE. "A disturbance occurred at
Buzzard's Roost this afternoon, which attract
ed quite crowd. A colored woman, PANIED
Kate Martin, living there went TO market ana
seeing little child there who had been lett 10
charge of some marketing, took from him four
pounds of butter, four dozen eggs and two
pairs of chiIdrens shoes for which she gave
him fifty cents When the child's father re-
turned he applied to Justice Padgett, who dep
utized Constable John Sarten, of Fairfax coun-
ty, to execute the warrant OF arrest Tor the Of
fender. Armed with this warrant Constable
Sarten went to Buzzard's Roost, but the
inmates of the roost "riz agln him aud ne
had to draw mis- revolver 10 order to protect
himself, aud finally, after great deal OF
trouble succeeded, with assistance, 10 securing
the woman and bringing her to the justice
Office, where she was made to pay FULL damages.
A SAD FATE.-The Stanton Viudcator
s:-''A few days since N. Bush, jr., from
Alexandria, was admitted as a pupil to the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum. lie was a
pupil at the Bethel Academy III Fauquler, aud
By the accidental firing off of gun had one OF
his eyes put out The other eye was 80 affect
ed that the sight is now rapidly going: and the
Young fellow, who is ouly sixteen years OF age,
has gone into the Blind Institution to prepare
for the life of darkness which ne will soon
enter"
THE PRINCE WILLIAM MURDER. Late IN
telligence from the scene Of the Prince Will
liam murder an account of which was pub
lished 10 yesterdays Gazette, is to the effect
that Mr.. Herndon and his wife are still alive,
though tearfully, aud it is thought fatally 10
jured. The colored boy, their servant, Is, how
ever, dead There is as yet DO clue to the
murderers.
w. & 0. T. R.-As heretofore stated 10
the Gazette, on Monday next trains will COM
mence running regularly on the Washington
and Ohio railroad to Round Hill, which IS
three miles and a half this side OF Suckers
vile. Mr. G. 6. Gregg has been appointed
station agent at the new terminus OF the road.
Police REPORT. were no cases at
the Mayors or at either of the Magistrates
offices this morning, nor were any disturbances
reported 10 any quarter of the city,
Eleven dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night.
Mothers do not let your darlings suffer with
the Whooping Cough, if you have remedy
so near at hand Use DR., Bulls Cough Syrup
aud the little sufferers will soon fnd relief.
Price, IS cents.
Good All Wool Suits, stylish made, at $l2,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
The Pneumatic Cylinder Explosion

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 5.-The names OF
the killed by the explosion of the pneumatic
cylinder, at the Old Colony railroad bridge,
yesterday, are Charles Elwood and Timothy
Haley, both Of Leavenworth, Kansas, aud Jcre-,
miah Groux, of Fall River John Quigley, Of
Fall River, was fatally Injured, and Henry
Swift, of Somerset. The strength Of the cylin-
der at the place of breaking is estimated at
eight times the strain to which it is subject,
and the cause of the explosion is mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
Arrested.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1.-Two men giving the
names of VIM. U. Shoopc and II. b Carol,
having in their possession about two thousand
dollars worth OF railroad tickets, supposed to
be part of those recently stolen from the Penn
sylvana Railroad Company's Office at Harris.
burg, Pa, we're arrested here, yesterday and
are held for instructions from the railroad au-
thuritinS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
New York Bank Statement.
Affairs i'm New Orleans.

New York, Dec. "a New Orleans letter
states that the fnanccs are in deplorable con-
dliou and over tour thousand pieces OF property
have been sold during the past year for taxes.
The rate Of taxation has been enormous, In
many instances as high as the valuation Of the
property,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, ] | a. N.
For the Middle States, clear aud cold wealth
er during the rest OF Saturday, the winds shift
ing to casterly and southerly, and slowly falling
barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

CHURCHES. In notes on The old churches
in the District of Columbia, writer 10 the
Washington Critic says: st. PauPs Eplsco-
pal church iu Alexandria was rected in the
year 1918, then under the pastoral care of the
Rev. DR.. WIN. II. Wilmer, who continued 10
charge Of the congregation until his removal to
the Presidency of William aud Mary College 10
Virginia, where he died in the year lS26. La
1880 the Rev. William Jackson was the rector
and under his miDistration the congregation To-
creased considerably in numbers. The church
is large and spacious, and IN most respects
agreeable.
IN 1880 there were two Presbyterian
churches in Alexandria. The Rev. Elias Har-
risou was the pastor of the First, and the Rev.
William c. Walton Of the Second. At the
same date the Catholics had but one church IN
Alexandria, with a congregation OF about nine
hundred. 1t was very neat building in the
Gothic style, aud had been erected but short
time previously
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.l
TYPOGRAPHICAL TOURNAMENT.
AN ALEPANDRIAN THE WINNER

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sin the contest to-
day between the printer. for the best and fast
est composition, the prize in the Second Class,
(ong primer was won by Henry TarIelon, OF
Alexandria, who thus carries Oft the silver
stick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

Courts. TIE December term OF the Coun'
ty Court Of Alexandria county, aud adjourned
terms of the u. S. Circuit and District Courts
will be held in this city on Monday next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, and good fit guaranteed, at
= DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
The Markets.

NEW YORK, D. C. 5.-Flour quiet and steady:
Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn quiet and
firm
BALTIMORE, Dec 5.-Virginia skies, peelcrs,
AZ; do: old 80; Virginiss, consolidated, 354
West Virgniss H. Cotton dull and weak; low
middlings a. Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat firm and unchanged. Corn-white South.
ern dull st s0a83 yellow Southern firm at Ola
SO mixed Western nominal at S. Oats firm
Southern G3aGG; Western mixed 63ab4 do
white is. Rye dull at lUOalO5. Hay uncnsng ed.
Sugar firm at lu4al0s.
The best and largest variety of Overcoats, at
DEALHAMs.
Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing at
DEALlIAMs.
All goods warranted as represented at
DEALHAMs.
The finest of Merchant Taylor's Dress Suits
AT DEALHAMs.
All good goods thoroughly Sponged, at
DEALHAMs.
The cheapest and largest stock of Fashion
able Hats, at DEALHAM
The Secretary of the Treasury awardedSj00,-
900 gold, Yesterday, at from L.. l34 TO III. ~.
The finest and cheapest Clothing House in
the city, 5. DEALHAM
R~The thanks of the Hydraulion Steam Fire
Ell CINE Co. are hereby rendered to Mr.. Fletcher
Davis and others Tor the boun,iful supply OF hot
coffee furnished at the fire this morninlow 1t
Alexandria, Va, Dec. s. 1874
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DESIRE TO
w take this means to express our thanks to
the Insurance Companies represented by the
Agency of Messrs. S. Ii. Janney s. Son, for tie
promptness and liberaiity with which they have
adjusted and paid in full the losses We have re-
Gently sustained by the fires which have occur
red in our community.
JAMES E. McGRAW.
BECkHAM, DELAPLANE s. co.
HENRY COOK s. CO.
FRITZ SCHNEIDER.
GEORGE BAUER.
dec 5-eo3t
4 1RUSRED WHITE WHEAT, Dat Meal,
~ Graham Flour and Wheaton Grits. These
goods are al fresh, and are sold at the lowest
rates by WIN. +. BROOkES,
dec5 l41 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

The best Of Business Suits, very cheap. a1
DEALHAMs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

BoATMEN's UNIoN.-A circular issued by
the boatmeu on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal who organized an Union last Summer,
addressed to boat owners and masters of boats,
concludes as. follows:
The tune has come now when you have got
to show your hand.
1T you are going for speculation you had bet
ter mind your Eye, for union is the word my
boys; it is all the Roatmen' s Cry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

POLICE REPORT. There we're no cases at
the Mayors or at either of the Magistrates
Offices this morning, nor we're any disturbances
reported 10 any quarter of the city.
Eleven dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

HOSPITAL SUNDAY. 1t is understood that
the ministers of the different Protestant
churches in this city, have willingly consented
IN devote the " Offerings OF the first Sunday
10 December, to the benefit Of the Alexandria
In6rmary. This is on the plan persued 10
l. ,ndon aud elsewhere, when, once year they
have this Hospital Sunday, and all the church
es unite ln collections for the support OF those
institutions which care for the sick and suffer
inp, We feel sure that the citizens OF Alexan-
drla will respond to this appeal. Within the
last ten mouths twenty-five cases have been
treated at the Iu6rmary, the expenses OF the
institution durog that time amounting to $6oO,
only S.,55 of which was collected IN this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

s. DEALHAM The Fashionable Clother,
SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

Mothers do not let your darliugs suffer wit
the Whooping Cough, if you have ,remed
so near at hand. Use DR., Bulls Cough Syru
aud the little sufferers will soon hnd relief
Price IS cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing at
l)FAIJIAN'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

The best and largest variety of OVercoats, at
DEALEAMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

COUNTY IrENs.-One day this week color
ed boy from Freedman's Village mallclously
shot a iue fat hog belonging to colored
woman named Wesley Davis.
Daniel Richardson, colored man, formerly
slave of Gen. Lee, was arrested on suspicion
of burning Elias Plummer's barn Friday.
After hearing before Justice Austin, ne was
sent to the Alexandria Jail.
Messrs. S. B. Corbett and N. S. Wright
were engaged 10 making a needed improve
ment to the Arlington turnpike to-day-lower-
ing the canal bridge, which has, on account OF
its height, long been dangerous to public
travel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

Good All Wool Suits, stylish made, at $l2
AT DEALuAM S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

FIRE. The alarm Of fire, between twelve
and one clock, last night, was caused by the
burning of two small two stored framed build
Jugs on the north side of Wolfe street, between
Washington and Columbus streets, belonging
to Mrs. Susan Smyth, but occupied, the one
nearest Washington street, by James Mltti,-
ton and family, and the adjoining one by MIS-
j. Il. Cook and family. The FIRE department
was speedily on the ground aud at work, ADD
owing to the skill with which it was managed
the flames we're confined to the bulldogs 10
which they originated, though those buildings
immediately adjoined a row OF framed houses.
The house occupied by MIR. Milf ton was in
sured with MIR. Wise for $500, but upon its
contents, the most Of which We're burned, brok-
en- or stolen, there was 40 Insurance. The house
occupied by Mrs. Cook was insured for 5000,
also with Mr.. Wise, aud upon its contents
there was an insurance Of $500, with the
Messrs Janucy. The adjoining house on the
west belonging to Mrs. Ryon, and occupied
by Mr. Haurahau, was slightly damaged, but
is insured. The fire broke out in the rear OF
and between the two burnt buildings and is
supposed to have originated from defective
hue and spread so rapidly that Mr. Nllfi.ton
had to escape by jumping from the front win
dow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

The finest and cheapest Clothing House in
the city, 5. DEALHAM 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

The finest of Merchant Taylor's Dress Suits
AT DEALHAM'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
.1.HE5E.HE,STS.

rROSS l. BLACK WELLS ASSORTED
u PICKLES, Queen Olives and Preserves of
all kinds, for sale at l47 King street;
dec ! WM f. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05
LOCAL NEWS.

FUalrIvEs FROM JUSTICE. My kingdom
tor a''-mule. shakespeare Never in the
course of human events has there occurred a
more complete exemplihcation OF the uncer-
tain nature OF that mungrei hybridnous species
called the mule" than was illustrated IN the
result of certain proceedings had IN the court
of Justice Padgett, wherein several canal boat
men obtained attachments against Adam Sher-
man. an oWner of canal boat, which We're
executed by officer John W. Gray upon two OF
the defendants mules, (weary travellers OF the
vending tow path, who, careful OF their way
ward and migratory nature, deposited them at
the livery stables of Mr.. james Chatham, the
we'll known and popular Bailee for hire, for
safe keeping. The defendant tried every legal
means to obtain the release OF his chattel cap
tyes, but In vain. AcXander's Bucep!aus
Richard the Thirds W bite Surrey, or Caligu
las Consul Horse could not have been held 10
higher estimation by their possessors than
these mules by the law. No bonds, collatte'
rails &c., would be taken, and at last, driven
TO desperation by accumulatlng mlsfortu1es,
greis, pale care, and tormentlng debt, the de-
PENDANT resorted to his only remaining remedy
by offering the Bailse the price Of their safe
keeping 1879 10 exchange for their discharge:
When this was done the mules were delivered
up, and then and there was mounting IN hot
haste, and ere long the adventurous muleteers
were madIy careering upon their native canal
banks, where like young Lochln7ar,
They staid not for bra Ike,
Aud they stopped not for stone,
but were soon far away to their own Maryland,
safe from tardy pursuit Yesterday, with a
view to their advertisement, officer Gray went
10 make more minute examination OF his levy
but found to his astonshment the birds had
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

The Secretary of the Treasury awardedSj00,
900 gold, yesterday, at from l.. l34 TO ll2.2U.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

All goods warranted as represented at
DEAIHAM'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

NEW YORK BUTTER-A prime lot, inst
~ received this day.
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
decd lGG & 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

ARGE SPLIT LABRADOR HERRING,
IL Round Shore Herring, and st. Johns Ale
wives, just received.
dec II. Is. LA w Sun " CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

The cheapest and largest stock of Fashion
able Hats, at DEALHAMs S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

~ BONES G. w. LANGHURNE i
CS' cos. SUN-CUKED TWIST TOBAC-
co in store.
dec i X. b. LA SON - W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

ZINE SCOTCH WHISkEY, old Jamaca
e Rum, Very Fine Holland Gin, also u fine
selection of Sherry Wines, for sale 10y
GEO McBURNEl n SON,
dec3 lGG Il 10 KING street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-05

All good goods thoroughly sponged, at
DEAIHAA's
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-12-03

uch occaBions.
ae horses and
with fesSoons
in place OF
b itself lay
9ke forming
as gn.ed with .
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-12-03

How TO Pull TEETE.-A peculiar
dental operation has just come under
our observation. A certain citizen had
an upper tooth which was loose and
Troublesome, SO he resolved to extract Il
by fastening string to it (; but after q
trial, finding the operation painful, he
hadn't the grit to grin and bear it. He
thought if the tooth could be extracted
by some sudden mode, the would be
but transient; and after mature delibera-
ton he hit upon an ingenious plan to
jerk it out in a jiffy. Procuring q heavy
hatiron he tied it to the other end of the
cord attached to his tooth, then shutting
both eyes he let the iron drop, which
descended plump center on his pet corn.
After hopping about the room, wildly.
on one foot, grooming for very anguish
OF spirit, and reciting choice passages
from profane history, he finally Gained
down sufficiently to hurl the hat-iron
over the fence, and swathe his sore toe
In camphor and cotton. But he pulled
the tooth, and with it a piece of gum.
And the man lived
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-12-03
AN UETINELY INTERRUPTION.

The boys tell a good one on Jim Barn
dollar, of the Usage Agency. It seems
he had sent his washing 10 full-blood
Usage squaw who has to have it done
md bring..it home on Saturday night. The
sauaw failed to fulfil the contract, how
ever, and on Sunday he had to goto church
with the same suit he wore during the
week. In the meantime he had sent
word to his washer woman to "bring
thezn shirts" He had just got COM
fortably seated in the church, and the
grave minister had opened in thunder
ing tones on sinners generally, when in
stepped big Usage Indian with pack
age under his blanket. who began max
ing oil kinds of unintelligable signs to
our friend. Jim appeared to take no
notice of his presence, however, until by
his audible whispers and frantic gesticu-
lations the Indian had attracted the at
tention of the entire congregation, and
fairly Mortified our hero by drawing
forth shirt with a stunning clean front,
several pairs of socks, and other things
that go to complete fashionable young
aaans wardrobe. This was too much
for him, and he Immediately arose and
beckoned the persistent laundry clerk
out, he then and there exhausted both
the English and Usage vocabulary Of ep-
ithets, after which he took charge OF the
clothes, and told the dusky warrior to
go his way Profane language is prohib-
tied at the Agency, but it is said that
Jim made good use of al the emphatic
religious adjectives that came within his
grasp. CoBeviUe (Kan.) Courier.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-12-03

Considerable excitement has been
caused about South Norwalk on account
Of peculiar and fatal illness breaking
out in the large boarding house recently
occupied by Mr.. Survey Buckley. Near
~ every member Of she family has been
more or less affected. Mrs. Buckley
died some little time since, and on Fri
day last Mr.. Buckley also died, while a
daughter-untllh her illness teacher In
the Centre district school-now lies very
dangerously i'll. The case has develop
ed the fact that loose, porous, gravel
ly soil has allowed filtration from the
kitchen cess-pool into the well, from
which water for the family was used.
Then the drippings from large refr1g
orator in the cellar, which were permit
ted to dampen the entire bottom as the
ice melted, no doubt caused vitiated
atmosphere which increased the terrible
scourge. This seems proven by the
fact that only those those who slept on
the ground floor have been seriously af-
fected.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-12-03

A SACaED DUrY OF DoCroRs. Oliver
Wendell Holmes has been causing G
sensation in New England, and the thing
has now spresd beyond the bounds OF
that marrow domain. In o recent ad-
dress he boldly advocated it as che duty
OF physicians to make the last hours Of
patient hopeles.ly Ill as painless as
possible. He said cit remains 70,
the physician 10 claim as his art the
night Of procuring painless passage out
OF the world, 30 far as is practicable, for
the patient whom he can keep no longer
in it, and without doing violence to the
proprieties ofthe closing scene, 60 con
slider the physical process as ono which
should be under his exclusive direc-
ton"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-12-03

WHAT A Doc DID. English paper
has the following A striking e1emplif-
cation of the sagacity of a shepherds
dog has just come under notice on the
farm OF Higham, near Newburgh, in
Fifesilire. The dog belongs to M
John Ballingall. The sheperd on the
farm happened to lose pound note, and
after many hours fruitless search fer
the banknote it was given up Is lost.
A collie pup. only four months old male
It's appearance in the field where il was
supposed the note had been lost, and
with much importantly endeavored to
make himself noticeable. The shepherd
could not be bothered with tia caressin2s
so grlsved was ha at his loss. After be-
ing ordered Off some hslf-dozen tines
tbs dog eventually stood up On his hind
legs, opened It's mouth. and there was
the note. folded just rs is VISA when it
vens-A missing! With much wagging
OF It's tail, the animal laid the note At the
sllepard's feet. The animal was once a
despissd one, bat now it is a household
pe4.