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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

SPELLING MATCHES Forty colored girls
from Hallowell School, assembled at Lee School
Building yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, to
compete for a medal for spelling, offered ty u
gentleman who desires that his name shall not
be mentioned. The boys Of Hallowell Schoo!
declined competing, feeling, probably, like tie
spellers engaged Tor the Alexandria Library
match, which did ut come of, that discretion
is the better part of valor, y and that he who
don't spell and ruos away, lives to spell anoth-
err day. Each grade was examined by Super
iutendeDt Carne, in the part OF MoGuttey 8
Speller, which it had gone over, under the reg
ula,ions, and the result was the award of the
medal to j, n lie Richards, of the LIST, or lowest
grade, who spelled thirty-une words, her high
est competitor being Mary Richardson, of the
7lh who spelled eighteen.
The match was not brilliant one, one-halt
the girls missing the very first word given them:
but the teachers say they we're confused and
will do much better in competition for anoth-
er medal to be given to the higher grades by
S. G.. Neale, esq.
A match between Washington and Lee
School, will take place at Peabody Hall, on
Monday, at p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
LOCAL BREVl'FIES.

Three celored men stole hog from the farm
of Col. Samuel John ton yesterday and had
driven it as far towards this city as Hunting
creek bridge when it gave out and had to be
left there as persons we're passing along the
road The thieves are kuown. and warrant 8
have been issued by Justice Kerby for their
arrest
The closing exercises at the Episcopal High
School are to be held on Wednesday afternoon
next, beginning at o'clock. The annual ad.
dress will be delivered by William K. Abbot
esq of Bellevue High School, Virginia.
The services at Shiloh Church, colored
Baptist church at the upper end of Prince
street, were in active progress at three o'clock
this morning, when the butchers passed tnel
on their way to market-though they COM
msuced at eight clock last night.
The depredations upon the city burylog
grounds have becnme so numerous OF late that
the sexton threatens to remove the stiles by
which they are entered, uoless the visitors re-
train from stealing the flowers.
Ole of the handsomest things 10 the shape
Of silver water cooler ever seen 10 this city
now adorns the counter at Petty's restaurant,
foot Of King street. It was obtained through
the agency of Mr.. E. 5. Fleming.
The cutters and curbing of the east side OF
north St. Asaph street having been completed
the bed Of that streets and the railroad track
upon it are being graded 10 accordance with the
changed lines.
Mr.. Sefer Blouse sent to this Office to-day
samples of the vegetables raised 10 his we'll kept
garden, upper end of Kiog street, which equal
any garden produce grown in this section OF
country.
MIR. R. T. Lucas the newly elected Guy
Sergeant gave the requisite official bond this
morning aod qualified before Judge Lowe. lie
will enter upon the duties OF his office 90 the lst
proxlmo.
A match fight between two bull dogs attract
ed large crowd of canal boatmen and other
interested persons ct the middle coal Wharves
early this morning.
Can't. James NOVEL;, while at the Red House
Yesterday, killed, after an exciting light, COW
suake, FIVE feet long and six inches 10 clrcum-
ference
The sewer at the foot of Queen street has
become obstructed and the Intersection OF that
street with Union is 10 bad condition 10 conse-
quence.
The market this morning was we'll supplied
with all sorts OF seasonabe provisions, lncud-
ing fresh fish and fruit, which sold at what we're
considered reasonable prices.
The several Interruptions to canal navigation
during the week ending to-day were the cause
of the falling off n the receipts OF coal as COM
pared with that of last week.
George Jackson, the old cclored man who
was badly Injured by the running away OF his
horse, near Clouds mill, about to weeks ago,
has suce died.
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows determined
last uight to make an excursion DUNG the
| summer.
MIR. Valentine Baker, who lives at yelling,
ton. short distance below he city, commenced
harvesting to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
The Markets.

New YORK June 10 Stocks active. Money
2. Gold lii. Flour quiet md unchanged
Wheat quiet and steady. Corn dull unchang d.
BALTIMORE June l9,virg1 MIA 6s' pGee 9.,I'.
easier; mlddlings l45.l5. Flour dull and un
Changed. Wheat quiet; No W"s!ern amber
1877: No. 2 do l35 mixed do. 1871; No. West
ern r red 1922 No. z do. 1871; Pennsylvania rec
l2asl3O; Mary land red l2oal3o; do smo;r 10 "a
1873: do. white 3Ual3S; No. Milwaukee Spring
116 Corn-Western weaker Southern steady;
Southern white Sass Southern yellow s4sSo
Western mixed 81. Oats dull. southern lOsoO
Western white IS; Western mixel 67a6S Rye
dull and nominal. Hay firm and unchanged
Provisions weak. Butter unchanged. Coffee
quiet but 5rn and unchssng s sugar 81 60 nFm a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
The Centennial.

New York, June ia Boston dispatch
says, Gen Fi'zhugh Lee, yesterday, in couvor-
sation, on behalf of himself and all the proml-
neut gentlemen who came to Boston vii the
Southern military companies, expressed the
utmost satisfaction aud pleasure IN view OF the
reception given them by the people of Massa'
cbusetts, aud said he believed this celebration
and attendant circumstances would DO more
than almost any other event to brlog about tho
old traterual feeling between the North and
Sn,tE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
TeIepraDhic Summary.

Early this morning fire broke out in the
machine shops of James Bown s. Son, in the
rear of their store, Nos 1876 ami 1873 Wood st.,
Pittsburg. The shops, which were six, at
brick buildings, were entirely destroyed. Ih' n.
loss on stock and buildings is estimaSeo a.
S6S OOO The insurance is unknown. The ad-
; SE buildings were damaged. The total loss
' will Probably reach sloo,4oo; Non,
work to-day from Manila, reports June 4 lat
sl6 NJ. long. 81 81, felt the shock and heard
water and the ship pitched her bows under dur
Specie shipments to Europe to-day So, IS, ,oO,
of which 81, 75l, 900 was in gold coin, and the
remainder in silver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
BY Green e. Wise,
[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.I
. PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
PIONEER MILLS
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Under authority of the decree of the Corpora"
tisn Court of Alexandria, Va, made on the 9th
day OF February. 1876, in the suit of l.. A: Won
Hoffman, VS.. John n. Russell, the subscribers,
Commissioners of the Court in said cause. will
sell at public auction, at the front door of the
Court House of said Court, on
MONDAY, JULY II, 1876,
at II m, the property at the foot Of Duke street.
Alexandria, Va, known as the
PIONEER MIL LIS,
including the CoOPERS' SHOP, with all sp.
purtenances.
Terms: sic, 69l36 cash; the residue in tive
equal instslments, payable, respectively. octo,
Der lst, 1875, and October lst 1876 with interest
from day of SALE to be secured by the bonds OF
the purchaser and lien on the property: Title !!
to be retained till full payment. Buildings to
be kept insured in an amount equal to the
amount remaining unpaid, and policies to be
assigned. Property to be resold st purchaser
risk on his failure to comply with terms Of sale
or to secure and discharge the deferred pay
ments. ). FERGUSON bEASn'
LINDEN KENT,
nv 12-eots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
From Mex co.

New YORK, June ia special dispatch
says the resurrection at LA Paz has been in
successful revolution agaiut the government OF
President Lardo De Tejada since the Edo June.
The military governor and all the federal Mex
can officials have been made prisoners, and the
federal troops stationed at San Antonla have
fallen back before the rcvoIutlousls. Senior
Bara is the leader OF the revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
From Texas,

GALVESTON, June l9.-Tbe published re-
port Of the pentcutiary investigating commit.
tee fully sustans the charges OF cruel and iuhu'
man punishment Of prisoners in various forms.
AUSTIN, June 49, Deputy u. 5. Mars hals
Allen and Blood have been Indicted and ar
rested for voluntarily and corruptly allowing
Mccartney, the couDterteter, to escape. They
have given bonds and will be tried next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
international Swimming Match

New YORK, June 10y csterday all the ar
engagements we're completed for another Inter
natioual' swimming match for $4,000, and the
cham pionship of the world, between D. Is. JoDn-
son, the champion of England, aud Thomas
Coyle, of Chester, Pa, champion of America.
They are to swim from Chester, Pa, 10 Phlla-
delphla (sixtecn niles and the one who gets
nearest to Philadelphia TO be declared the win.
ner. The contest is to take place July 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
Bank Statement.
The Papacy.

New YORK, June ia special dispatch
from Rome says the Pope has changed his
mind with regard to the declaration of new
Cardinals of the church. No Cardinals will be
declared 10 the cousistory which will be held IN
the Vatican on the 18th of June. Bishops
oply will be recognz4d on the OCCASION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
Judicial

DUTCuEss JUNCTION, N. Y, June l9.--1n
the case of Mary Z Earle vs.. the admiuistra-
tors of Dr. Peck which was for the recovery OF
promissory note for $4,000, given by DR..
Peck TO the plaintiff, As his hous"keeper, While
he was dying from dose of arsenic, takcn 10y
mistake, the jury rendered verdict for Mrs.
Earle with interest, amounting 10 all 10 Sill
lef ri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
EXCURSIONS, PFCyvICs, SC.

r. SECOND GRAND ANNUAL
.llss ts..stts EXCURSION OF
ULD DOMINION COMMANDERY, NO. IL,
. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. =
This Commandery will give their second an,
nual excursion to GLYMONT on MONDAY
EVENING, June 18th, on the steamer PILOT
BOY.
secured for the occasion. III
The boat will leave Reeds whalf at y o'clk.,
and land ut Glymont about 9, where all who
desire can enjoy the dance for several hours,
when the boat will return, arriving ut Alexsn-
drla about l.
Tickets can be purchased of Geo. Z. French
or any member of the committee.
Tickets admitting lady and gentlemen, Sl.oo !;
-. GEO. e. FRENCH,
j. T. BRCKHAM,
ia 1etd for the Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
Loudoun CO lie 2-euts Trustees
SALE OF D L SRA B l. <
LAND

II
By virtue of deed OF trust from Chss. Camp
bell and p. B. Stilson, recorded in liber 26 page
727, of the land records of Prince W!lllsm co.
Va, l shall proceed to sell, st public auction,
to the highest bidder, ut MANASSAS, on SAIUR-
DAY, the 3lst day of July next desirabIe
tract of land, containing FoUR HUM NJ ~;
cent to the thriving town of Manassas, on the
Virginia Midland Railroad about one hours
ride from Washington city. The improve, m
ments consist of three comfortable TEN MT II
HOUSES, and an orchard of young and thrifty
fruit trees The land is susceptible OF the high
est state of Improvement, and can be very con-
yeniently divided into three or more farms.
Terms of SnIc s., G335 cash on day OF sale, to-
gether with al costs attending the execution OF
the trust 81. 0J9 81 on the I'D OF Deccmb Der,
1873, with interest from the LIST of january, 1873
2Oj9.S7 Oh the 9th of February, 1880, with IN
terest from the st of January, 1875 and the re-
mainder, if any, on such terms rs the parties III
terested may direct.
ROBT. G. WEIR,
Pr. VIM. CO., my 27-eots Sub. Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, June 10, | a. IN.
For the Atiautic States, risiug barometer,
northwest 10 northeast wind, COOL clear weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
VALU ABLE MILL PROPERTY AT
" DIlRI L. q Z Rr ,,iriIln of dnnd IL

VALUABL MILL PROPERTY AT
Y PUBLIC SA LE-Bv virtue of q deed OF
trust executed by Asa NJ. Janncy and wife TO
Us, of record IN the Clerks office of Loudoun
county, we will offer at public sale to the high
est bidder, on the premises on the 18TH DA I
OF THE SIXTH MONTH, (]une) a. : ocock
p m, the FIGURING MILL and Dwell
LING HOUSE now occupied by said JAN ifss:a
ney, situated near Lincoln, LoudOun CO., .lsfg
Virginia, together with TWO TENEMENT
HOUSES and TWENTY -SkVEN ACRES
OF LAND The mill WAS built since the war
is Of brick built in the most substantial manner,
three stories high and is in good running order,
with thee pairs of burrs and has all tho modern
improvements, Including midlng purifier.
A bout seven acres Of land will be- sold with the
mill. The dwelling house is Of brick, in good
order, and has about twenty acres of land at
tached to it, and will be sold separately or with
the mill, Ms may be determined, upon the day
OF sale The property is desiraby located IN
pros porous lbickiy settled community, within
four miles Of two dcpots on the w. IL y. K. K
Terms: One fourth Of the purchase money TO
be paid in cash on the day of sale; one fourth IN
one, one fourth in two, and the remaining
fourth in three years from the day of sale tho
purchaser 70 execute his bonds for the de erred
payments, bearing interest from the day Of sale,
and the title to be retained until all the purchase
money is paid. All liens now upon the property
will be discharged out of the proceeds Of sale.
If not sold when offered ut auction, the property
will be hold st private SALE
SAML NJ. JANNEY,
JOS. II. JEWETT,
Loudoun CO., je 2-eots Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

Ifyou want to feel well aud lively, use Dr.
Bulls Vegetable Pills, Your druggist keeps
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

SIX PER Cent paid 90 deposits, payable 90
demand. Special rates on time deposits. j. h..
SoUIERs & Co., Washington, u. g.,
my 27-eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

A CAPsIzE. Captain Robert Smith, while
on his way up the river yesterday, in his sail
boat, from the sturgeon gilling grounds. was
capszed IF Red House, but he aud Will Conk.
hog, the boy who accompanied him, cluug to
the boat, which was bottom upward, until
Capt Richard johnson, who witnessed the accl-
deu, came to their rescue. Everything that
was IN the boat-iDcudiug one sturgeon, but
TWO coats, 10 the pocket Of one of which was a
small sum of money was saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
LEBANON FARMERS CLUB. AT the regular

LEBANON FARMERS CLUB. AT the regular
monthly meeting OF the Lebanon Farmers
Club, held last Thursday, the annual election
OF officers took place. with the following re-
suit Adam Martin, President; j. W. Club,
vice President; George Aud, Secretary; and
w. H. Lewis, Treasurer The subject of the
potato bug was discussed, but no conc uslou ar.
rived a, regarding the best method Of prevent
ing the ravages of that insect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

CORPORATION Court Judge E. NJ. Loaoe
presiding -LAw. An account of j. w. Camp
bell, City Sergeant, was allowed and ordered to
be certified <<E
The bond of R. Il. Lucas was completed by
the additional signature of Robert Portuer, aud
thereupon said Lucas qualified as City Ser
geant.
An account of Dr. R. C.. Powell was allowed
and ordered to be certified.
The Judge prepared list Of one person for
every 100 inhabitants of the several wards Of
the city to serve as jurors for the ensuing year.
! CHANCERY. : Church vs. Scearce'S admins.
traitor; decree for the payment OF purchase
money for the real estate TO the parties en-
titled.
Parker VS.. Parker; bill dimissed with COSTS
Court adjourned till court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
/SOu NTKY b . A X d.

First class country board, with large snd airy
rooms, bath house, plenty OF ice, near churches,
store and postotice and IN daily commnnlcation
with Washington Address A. b., White Post,
Clarke county, Va. eE-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

COMFORTABLE QUARTERs.-That the JAN
hath no terrors to the average colored mlnu Is
evidenced blythe return to tina. prison yesterday,
Voluntarily, of Ned Libsicomb. the coIored man
who escaped TWO days before, and who, though
perfectly safe in his retreat--his mother mouse
lu the county--prefers the square meals aoa
Comfortable quarters of the jail to hgn1 o's'
aud the delights Of freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

SETTLERS. During the week just closing
several thrifty heads of families from the west
aud Northwest from Wiscoosio-haye ar
rived here and been sent up the line OF the
Virginia Midland Railroad to look at the iands
Tor sale by the real estate agency OF Greeo q
Wise of this city, the cheapness OF when ana
their proximity to good markets make them as
desirable as any tarmiog lands 10 the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

School FUNDS. Teachers and others IN
terested will be delighted to hear that the otase
Superintendent. OF Public Schools has declared
au apportionmept of public school funds at tne-
rate OF seventy five cents per head L, OF schoo
population throughout the State, IBIS with
what has already been distributed, WILL make
for the year just che dollar per head; the same
as apportioned for the previous school, year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

The New WATER RESERVOIR 1t was
stated in Yesterdays Gazette that Mcssrs.
Adams, Hammer Il Co. had obtained the COD
tract for lining the pew reservoir OF the Alex,
apdria Water Company with riprap work OF
hard stone at ST. % per square yard. zoe OF
the conditions of the contract was that the
work should be commenced by the first OF July
aud be prosecuted rapidly to completion. 1t Is
TO be hoped thar when completed the street
,ualns may be extended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

THE UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS continue
daily with undated interest, both at noon aud
at night. One striking indication of the genu-
iucuess of the work Of the spirit III connection
with these services is shown III the way In
which the truth is searching protesslog CHRIS
taus as well as those who make no profession
Such cases of awakened professors occupied
largely the attention of the prayer meeting yes
terday Mr. Howard preached again at night
from Jeremiah: What have done + 1t
was most solemn aud searching ina uisitlon
or sin, and it is hardly conceivable that any
one could have listened; as all did with the
closest attention, to this discourse without the
deepcs, personal conviction of sin as attaching
to himself. A humber professed faith and
hope lu Jesus at the inquiry meeting. Mr.
Howard hopes now to 90 on with the services
without further interruption. Preaching to-
night, as usual, at the I'd Presbyterian Church.
beginning at u clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

Police REPORT. following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon : Mrs. Fannie Schmidt, for
selling liquor without the proper llceuse, was
6ued and discharged same, Tor selling liquor
90 Sunday, was held for further examination ;
James Clarke, small colored boy, who had
run away from home was held Tor his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
DHILIP PARK,

rAMp MEETING, COM MENCING THE
" 18th OF AUGUST, will be held in the
woods of JAS NJ. Benton, ESQ.,, four miles from
Middleburg. Ample accommodations for
strangers will be pro, ided by boarding tents,
restaurants, &C., and the law will be enforced
against persons settling on or near the encsmp-
ment or engaged in any traffic whatever. On the
10th of July Sites for tents will be made and the
grounds prepared by erection of stands, &C., &c.
4. G. BROUN,
Sec'y NJ. E. Church South,
je l6-eotd Loudbun Circuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19
4EGTEHN S.HLES.

A SS1GNEES SALE OF A PORTABLE
n SAW MILL AND OTHER PERSONAL
PROPERTY-By virtue of An order OF The
District Curt of the Untel States for the East
ern District of Virginia, entered in the matter
of John Hawxhurst, bankrupt. l will sell ut
public auction, nj Cagett's switch, near Tele-
graph station, on the Alexandria and Fredel-
icksburg Railroad, on TUES DAY, June I'D,
1875, at II o'clock a. M, one PORTABLE
SAW MILL Of about 20 horse power, with
driving belt saw now on the mill, line shaft
and cat Oft SAW and one mill bar, LOT OF
LUMBER about the mill. one Cook Stove two
Yoke OF Oxen, and one odd Ok, Ok Chains, four
Log Carts ono Cart with large wheels two
truck Wagons one 81 inch Saw, one Lath Mill
with cut Off Saw, Rip Saw, and Betting for at
tAchment.
Terms: For the Portable Saw Mill, one Thrill
cash the residue in two equal instslments at $
and months from DAY Of sale, the purchaser 10
give approved, endorsed negotiable notes, boar
ing interest for the deferred payments, and tho
title to be retained until the notes are paid. As
TO all the other property the terms are cash:
The train on the Alexandria and Frede icks-
burg T. r. leaves Alexandria at I. Is r. IN, and
returns about D m same day
ieg-ts JOHN s. FOWLER, Assignee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

lLL.--Two am oug the oldest residents OF the
city are, their friends will be grieVed to learn
lying at the point of death at their respectiype
Residences Mrs. Richard Windsor and Mr. II.
l. |. Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

PROPERTY SALE The farm of John NJ.
Scott. known as Harrington. near Chautlly, in
Fairfax county, containing six hundred acres,
has bseu sold to Thomas n Latham, of Eau
quier county, for four dollars aud fifty cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

DOTATOES-A consignment of Irish Pota'
l. toes, 100 bushels, for sale by
lei j. g. M1LBUKN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

DOTTED HAM, TONGUE and BEEF, pre-:
I y red for excursionists, travellers and
sportsmen, uncquailed Tor sandwiches and
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
iel I6ti and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-19

OF BBLS REFINED SUGARS received
- l. to-day and for sale low by
ie3 j. G. MILBURN.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1875-09-17

LAKE TAHOE, in the Sierra Nevada,
is 6,22O feet above the level of the
sea. It's greatest depth is rated at
1926 feet by government engineers,
but it is claimed that recent soundings
have given over 1000 feet. 1t covers
an area of some 5000 square miles,
and is surrounded by high mountains.
1t never freezes during the severest
weather, and its winters are unequall-
ed in the general serenity and bland
ness of the atmosphere, and its brill
liant clearness and purity.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1875-09-17

IT may be true, as sometimes stated,
that the pen is mightier than the
sword; but it is evident in Vicksburg,
Miss, at least, the pistol, with its
modern improvements, has little ad-
vantage of the pen. The statement
having been made that four of the ed
itors of the Vickspurg Herald were
killed in as many months, the Herald
says that is nothing to the mortality
in the Office of its cotemporary, the
Vicksburg Sentinel, which had five OF
it's editors killed aud then died itself.