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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
THE GAZETTE.
MONDAY EVEN'G., NOVEMBER.

AN INDEPENDENT OFFICE HOLDER. Capt.
Mcguire, u S. Store Keeper at Wayncsboro,,'
10 thus county, was appointed to the U: 5.
Marine Service by President Jackson, Capt.
NJ. was clerk in the department at Washing
ton, where Old Hickory CHANGED to see hun
The captain having come from the county IN
Ireland that the Presidents ancestors came
from, and being the first person he had ever
met that could tell him about them, jackson
took much interest in him, telling him ii he
ever needed friend be must come to hlm.
Not long afterwards the captain had disagree,
msnt with the head of the Department and
resigned at once, g,iug to President JackSon
aud telling him the state of the case Inc
President kept his promise, and at once ap'
pointed him captain iu the marine service,
position he held for many years St"""so"
TndtcutOr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

II am afraid you will come to want, said al
old lady to young gentleman. Il have come
to want already" was the reply; II want you
daughter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

A Sunday school scholar, being ask ed "ha
became of men who deceive their fellow men,
promptly exclaimed, They 90 to Europe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
GROCERIES,.
~ A. JOHNSON,

Wy A. JOHNSON,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,
NO. d CORNER QUEEN AND PlII SD,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
He would inform dealers and others that he Is
prepared to furnish them with Ill kinds OF
POTOMAC FISH, ;,
at the lowest possible prices. and would call
the attention of buyers to the fact that his brand
has stood No. l in market at all times; ana thal
All orders addressed to William A. johnson
Alexandria Va, will receive prompt attention.
10 a-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

A wag, in "what he knows about farming,
gives a very good plan to remove widow
weeds. He says good looking man has onI,
to say wilt thou, and they wilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
H"OOD IND COHk.

COAL COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part.
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRAN h LIN LOR-
JOHNS. from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colllery, es-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL ~
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, and is es-
peclslly prepared for family USE Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
slase 224O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge s. Grigg,, corner King ;, ana M
Royal sts., or at the yards VIII DC promptly MED
jy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.
We have lust received fresh supply Of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers of every description. which we unhesi-
tatfngly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. w. b. WADDE1
con 81 "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

II our Maker thought it wrong tor Adam to
remain single when there was no woman on earth
how criminally wrong are the old bachelors with
the world full of pretty girls!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
NOR FOLK AND BOSTON

A.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE con-
Meeting al Norfolk with the steamers rEr-o
Of the Merchants and Miners Trans n
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. south wharves, EVERY MON
DAY and THU RSEAY at 2.30 p. M, for Nor
and FRIDAYS, at 8 p. m, stopping at Fort
Washington, Glymont Piney Point, Point
Lookout and Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with tho
o.. A. & NJ. snt w. & O. +. Rs, and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior in
ducements for the rapid and careful shipment Of
I'LL kinds of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly di
rected to this feature. All freight forwarded
free Of commission, and through bills Of ladina
given.
For freight or passage apply, on board, OF to
Georgetown. or
+. A. REED, Agent Alexandria
A. q. PLANT, Gen Agt,
Cor. 18th ST. and New York ave-,
Washington d. G.
First class fare to Norfolk, 81 round trip So
Second class fare to Norfolk, So; round trip, So
ap 22-ti
sfees MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
Ssaazssk STEAMSHIPS.
The inc consists g.: the following frst-class
L. G. KNIGHT. ......... Capt. w. S. Johnson
JOHN GIBSON. Capt. w. II Winters
VALLEY CITY ............... ......... Capt. Bedel
Will leave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port; and returning, will leave Alexan
!ria EVERY FRIDAY, ut ~ O clock.
All freight must be on the dock by 9 n. m.
For freight apply to
HOOE s. JOHNSTON
Agents. No. Prince street.
Agents in New York,
GEO. B. MERR1CK,
apo 226 South ST.. P Ter No. 80 East river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
PROPOSALS.
SUPPLIES FOR AIMS HOUSE.

INUFFL IEo FUN AL1Io HOUOE.
Sealed proposals for four months supplies fol
The Aims House will be received until Novem-
Der 7h, 1874, at my office, to be delivered 10 the
Superintendent as wanted.
l2CO to 1900 lbs Shoulder Bacon.
to btis Extra Flour.
Dbl good grocery grade Porto Rico Sugar.
sack Rio Coffee.
l Dbl knights Syrup.
5 bbls good Eastern Herring.
Potatoes by the bushel, Ground Pepper,
Grouud Mustard, Candles, Soda, Butter, Lard
all by the 10, Soap by the box and 10, Coal ui
and Vinegar by tn gall n, sack e. A. End
sack Fine Salt, ab. ut Us bushels Corn M eal and
80 to 60 busncis Mill Feed.
The committee reserve the right to reject any
and all bids WIN. A. MOORE,
oct 29-td Chm Joint Committee on Poor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
Ladies' Misses and Children's Boots,
Shoes and Slippers.

We are this day receiving q full line Of La,
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, en-
bracing all of the latest styles We solicit pur-
chasers to call and examine for themselves, rs
they will be sold at low prices.
sen % W. B. WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
Y'SREVOLVING DIAPHRAGl
n AND
ryrrrDNo

REVERSIBLE DASHER CHURNS.
The Diaphragm Churn is also a complies But
ter Worker, being constructed upon entirely
new principles. AS we require the room taken
up by the stock of Churns on hand, we will close
them out at extremely low prices. We have
sold several hundred of the above Churns in the
adjacent counties, and in sll cases they have
given perfect satisfaction. Call and see
j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON,
ix % So King St. cor. ROYAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
R.aEkEUHDS.
WASHINGTON g. OHIO RAILROAD
81 u M EEL - sssiiR;=zasa sz 3
WINTER ARRANGEMENT BEGINNING

OCTOBER II, 1874.
The Mail Train will leave Washington ut q.
m. and Alexandria at $40 a. m. daily, ex'eF:
sunday pass Lcesburg going westward At L.:
a. m. and arrive at Purcellville at II NJ. Leave
Purcellville ut 1890 p. H., pass Leesburg 90
ing eastward at l:l0 y. H., and arrive ut A lex
andria ri B. p. M, and at Washington At 3:3C
p. m. 49,
The Accommodation Train will leave Wash
ington al p. m, and Alexandria nj lilo p III.
daily, except Sunday, and arrive at Leesl uIg II,
i - D. m. Leave LeeShurg at q m., and Ar
rive 1T Alexandria at g Is, and Washington y;
$50 Il. m.
Gs,- Passengers from Washington will taxi
the Washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station at 9 n. M ana 4 p
M, and 90 through without change of cars.
The g. 10 a. M train from Alexandria and l2.3
y. NJ train from Purcellville connec: 1t Fur
cellvile with Harris Daily Line ct Coaches
for SnickersviIie, Rerryvlle and Winchester
also with Reamers Line of Coaches, which !esvs
Leesburg daily for Aide and Middleburg.
Communication tickets, cts. per mile
Annual tickets. $50.
K. b. HAVENER,
Get l6--.f General Ticket Acen.
A LEXANDRlA & FREDERICKSBl re
II hallway,
AID ALEXANDRIA q WASHINGTES
RAILROAD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND Me
v CHANICAL COLLEGE.
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals are hereby invited for the
dwelling houses. Plans and specifications fer
the same can be seen on or after the ~ of No
vember next, either at the College in Blacks
burg, or at the office of A. Lybrcok, Architect,
Richmond, Va The proposals to be handed in
on or before Monday, the 24th OF November.
The estimates to be made out separately for each
building, and in detail for the different ranches
of the work, viz: for Brckwork, Carpenters
work, Pisstering. Painting Stating. sc.
The right of rejecting All ods is reserved.
II. BLACK, Rector, Backsburg,
oct 20-lm Montgomery county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
/ILY D Z S ST AN LINES
~ TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND

BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY and SATURDAY, at II o'clock III.
Leave Philadelphia EVERY TUES ss,ss
DAY and : ATU RDAY Y fromSsaHaiisSs
Pier No. l n orth Whsrvcs at IL O'Clock H.
This line connects a: Alexandria with the o.,
A. s. NJ. and W. & .. K. Rs, anG ut Philadel-
piia with the new and popular Iron Line for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and Gaze,
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and Though
bills of lsding given. Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
F. A. REED, Alexsndria
WM. p. CLYDE s CO., Philadelphia
GEO. +. HYDE, Georgetown, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
Nv ANnRIA & AZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
STEHHKOR rs.
The Steam boat

IT, The Steamboat
,ElS;1;ssSisssszQ MARY WASHINGTON
Will disco ntinue her midday trips until fur
ther hotce.
She will leave Glymont every day, Sunday
excepted, at seven o'clock q m Returning,
will leave Washington at two o'clock y M,
stopping ut al the landings on her route:
Horses carriages and live stock carried 81 low
rates. Loot lo] NJ. f. GREGG, Captain.
1874 ARR S3M Il nj | 81 4
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,
Including Colton's, Blackistones Island and
Leonardtown.
The swift and fnvorite iron steamer PILOT
BOY, Captain 10 eph White, leaves II. p
her wharf EVERY TU ESDAY andsks.ss.s.S3a
SATURDAY MORNING, at 40 O'clock, Tor
Landings on the Potomac, as follows.
On Tuesday for On Ssturdsyf1r
Glymont, Glymont,
Sandy Point, Sandy Point
Liverpool Point, Liverpool Point
Smiths Point, Smiths Point
Chattcrton, Chatterton
Stewards Wharf. Stewards Wharf,
Matthias Point, Tolson's Wharf,
Tolson's Wharf, Matthias Point
DIPS Wharf, Mattox Creek,
Mattox Creek, Longwood Wharf,
Longwond Wharf Colt0n's wharf
Coton's Wharf Blackistone's Island
Blackstone's Island, LeoLardtown,
Curriomun. Currioman,
Returning Wednesday. Return g. Sunday max
making above landings. ing above landings.
Fare for round trip $3.50. Apply to
+. A. REED, Agent
jy3 Janney's Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

LADIES' LASTING BOOTS.
A large stock with great variety of ne"
STYLES, beautiful and very cheap,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

BURTS FINE SHOES,
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

NEW STYLES LADIES CATERS,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

LARGE STOCK CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND
SHOES.
Protection Toe will wear twice as long AS shoes
made in the ordinary way They will not wear
through the upper at the toe. one trial VIII
nrove this to YOUR entire satisfaction. For sale
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

LADIES PARLOR s. TOILET SLIPPERS
Ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies Last
ing Broadway, Turkey Morocco Broadway,
French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toilet, Lasting
Toilet, Serge and Carpet Slippers, IN every style
and quality,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

LADIES' HANDSOME BUTTON BOOTS,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

MISSES WALKING and SCHOOL BOOTS
A large stock, in every style and quality.
Prices low,
At WADDEY'S, Il King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

MISSES FINE B u TTON BOOTS
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

GENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
AND SHOES.
A large stock of new styles very handsome,
At WADDEY'S, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

HAVING TAKEN OUT LETTERS OF
ALEXANDER, deceased, al persons having
claims against said estate will present the same
TO me for settlement All parties owing said
estate will please make prompt payment
}. B.. HUDGklN.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. o. lS74-W4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND WALKING
BOOTS.
A large stock and great variety Of styles at
very reduced prices,
At WADDEY'S "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02
GROUND PLASTER.

A CARu-Having leased and thoroughly re-
fitted the UNION CORN and PLaoTEk
MILL, recently occupied by Messrs. Suite s
Stuart, | am now prepared TO furnish FINE
and FRESHLY GROUND PLASTEkin bulk,
bags or barrels Also CORN NEAL ut lowest
market rates. I ANTHONY in charge Of
Mill. L H. LAMBERT, Jr.,
Shipping ,nd Commission Merchant,
ap 3-tf NO. 10 Union wharf :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-02

NEW GOODS-Received this day: lodide
~ Potassium, Whites Tooth Powder, Plerce's
Nasal Douches, Lyons Tooth Tablets Drexeps
Vienna Cologne, Glm Tragacanth, White Cas-
tile Soap, French Yellow Uchre and Solution
Citrate Magnesia.
sen Is JANNEY & co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-02
large Fire at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, o., January 30.-A fire broke
out tonight in the fourth story of the build
ing on the corner of Water and st. Clair
streets occupied ny Koch. Goldsmith, Jo-
seph Il Co., wholesale clothing merchants.
Tie two upper stories were burned out.
The fire is still raging, and has extended 10
and entirely destroyed Worthington & Cos
large and handsome store in the same build
ing. The loss will be heavy.
CLEVELAND. January 30.-The fire is still
burning, but now under control. The less
is estimated as follows: Worthingtnn, on
building, from $4,000 to $4,000; on stock,
s215, 900 to 1926, 200; insured for S175.000'
Koch, Goldsmith, Joseph & Co., on stock.
$50 600; insured for 100000. Adams 4
Goodwiiie, clothiers, damage to stock by
water unknown. The origin Of the fire is
unkrSWp
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Cheap Transportation.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.

England.
LONDON. January 31.-The city candidate.
addressed their constituents last night
Baron Rotbschild said that in his opinion
Mr.. GladStone'5 promised remission of taxes
would involve loss of G9,000,000 sterling
to the revenue. He suggested the deficiency
be net by system Of licenses for all person:
engaged in trade and commerce.
Mr.. Goschen declared himself in favor OIL
tue integrity Of the empire, by which he
meant no "home rule,D and the maintenance
OF present relations with the colonies. He
favored the advancement of the working
glasses by education and the removal OF bur.
1efsome taxation, but was opposed to the
S;o!erhment providing employment for them
III Lures OF scarcity because such relief
"3ttia sap the spirit OF independence.
w liiah1 II. smith, the Conservative cam
u u, sei eStnlinster, also spoke at pub
TIC meeting: lie stated that during his recent
VISIT 10 Inc United States he had full oppor-
tunity to observe the corruptiny Tendencies
of the democratic institutions which tho
Liberals sought to introduce into ENGLAND
Several meetings were held, where the
speakers were compelled to stop.
There arc apprehcnsions of disturbances
at Greenwich this afternoon, where Glad.
stone speaks. The thoroughfarcs will be
closed before he commences. All troops are
ordered TO their barracks.
Ldter.-Fully 10000 persons were on iht
ground at Greenwich this afternoon wher
Gladstone made his speech. Much opposi
ton was made to the Premier, but the crowt
| in the main was good-natured.
Notwithstanding the recent denial of The
| report that Gladstone was summoned before
the Court of the Queens Bench for mo-
standing for rejection a letter appears il
the Times this morning crcumStantially de
claring that notice of the writ issued out O
that court was served on the Premier pre-
vious to the dissolution of Parliament.
Mr. Gladstone will address al open-aii
meeting in Greenwich on Saturday, and Dir
Nolan's supporters are preparing for mon
| ster demonstration Oh Sunday.
The friends Of Dir. Odger, the candidate
for Parliament in Southwark, entered ths
hall where tie Conservative meeting was IL
progress, took possession OF the platform
by force, and dispersed the assembly.
The Conservative candidate in Abingdon
was mobbed and stoned to-day.
Spain.
BAyoSHE, January 31.--The CarliSt Junh
here announce that the municipality of Bill
boa have offered TO surrender that city in q
week. but the insurgents refuse to grant
more than four days before making an at
al
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-02
The SiemeSa TWius.

WILMINGTON, n. c., January 3l.-The
physicians who left Philadelphia on Thurs
day to make an autopsy Of the Siamese
twins at Mount Airy. N. G., reached Green's
boro, yesterday. They were profoundly
mysterious in their movements, and stated
that their proceedings at Mount Airy would
be kept secret until their return to rhlladel-
phia. 1t is generally conceded that the ply
sicians have agreed to pay considerable sum
for the privilege Of making the autopsy, and
that it will be done in the most private man.
ner.
. The Associated Press bad engaged spe-
cial reporter to accompany the physicians
from Greensboro to Mount Airy and make
full report Of the autopsy, but the enter,
prise was abandoned when it was found
that the physicians were determined to keep
their movements and operations strictly prl'
Yate,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-02

A USEFUL LADDER AT FIREs.-[From the
Philadelphia Bulletin, 30th ultimo. 1.-The i'm
promptu use of the patent aerial ladder at
the Olympic Theatre fire on "Wednesday
night was one Of those practical tests which
are worth much more than any prearrangcd
experiment. The apparatus Yves slowed away
at the arsenal, and the time was the dead OF
night. But Assistant Engineer Stewart be-
thought him of it, and took the prompt re-
sponsibility of bringing it into service. The
ladder was hastily brought and entrusted to
two good fremen acquainted with its use,
and four ether "green hands" In three
minutes an eighty-foot ladder was reared IN
Market street, two lines of hose led up, and
the six brave fellows were rerched upon
their apparently frail elevation, pouring two
strong torrents of water horizontally upon
the flames. When the fire was exilnSuisheo,
the apparatus was thickly coated with ice,
and any ordinary extension ladders would
have required much labor to clean them sui.
6cienty for removal. But few blows OF
the mallet separated the ingenious frame
work into its portable lengths, and 1t was
ready to leave the ground.
This Improvement is, we believe, under
consideration before the appropriate Coun.
Gil committee, and the unexpected test OF
wednesday night will doubtless have the
effect of hasteping action upon the question
OF its adoption by the Fire Department.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-02

CAPE MAYA STRANGE FISH CAPTURED AT
neutrality-suspicious. Of the Philadelphia
Evening RlHehn.l- Cape hay city, Janu'
airy ga large fish, measuring twelve feet
in length, three in width, and two in thick
ness, vas captured in the breakers this P
NJ. by the crew Of the Lile-savins Station
No. 80, Peck's leach. He had evidently
made no calculation for the ebbing Of the
tide, and when FIRST discovered was making
frantic efforts to find deeper soundings. a
couple Of loads OF shot, followed by an attack
with boat-hooks, soon put him in an unit
condition for future voyages. His back is
ola light, yeilowish color, and belly white
lie has teeth in the lower jaw, and side dns
about one foot in length; bis back fin sin
inches. He weighs about 1900 pounds
The crew, though composed of seataTine
men, are unable to name the fish.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
--latest News from Washington.

...ss. WAsHfsaros, January 81, 1874.
.;<at Congressional. -, - ~.
Senate. No sessions. y ~ l1s:s...55 !.
Hoase.-Mr. Hays spoke In favor Of ciyf
rights to-day. a. q ..ssE ~ -
There were also several speeches upon fhe
finance question. .<s j.. l.ss9
- -, Ministers Recalled. ;Y
III. Noailles, the French Minister, present.
ed bis letter OF recall yesterday. Mutual
compliments were interchanged. :,
Lederer, the Austrian minister. Eas been
recalled, and Baron Scheyartz seubups sue.
ceeds him. =
Cheap Transportation.
An adjourned meeting Of The memberse 81
the House in favor of cheap transportation
took place at the capitol. The ATTENDANCE
was smaf-those most prominent at the first
meeting being absent.
Representative Stone, Of Missouri. pre-
sented preamble and resolution in refer
ence to the improvement of the mouth of
the Mississippi.
After q conference it was voted as the
unanimous sense of the meeting that Mir.
Stone on Monday bring the subject before
the House. ,
The meeting then adjourned for three
weeks.
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Cuh2.

New YORK, January 3l.-A dispatch from
Havana uia Key West says the officials are
depressed. in consequence of the war news
from Spain.
1t was the general expectation that the
Captain-G would formally declare the
island in a state of siege, and that heavy
CONSUMPTION of Creoles will follow. Twenty
thousand men are regardedas necessary.
Reports prevail of an engagement near
Puerto Principe, in which the Spaniards
under Portlla were driven driven Into the
town by Gomez. mo.
The troops at Manzauilo are disaffected
because they have remained five months
without pay, and then received 1t IN paper.
The political Governor OF fiaVana HAS ie'
signed and returned to Spain.
PROMINENT Cubans believe If Don Carlos
snccaeds be will sell Cuba to the United
States. There is a strong Carlist element In
Havana.