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The Arizona sentinel., 1875-08-14

The discovery of method by which glass is made elastic and wonderfully strong, is entitled to rank among the most important inventions of the century. Glass can henceforth be used for cook ing utensils, and will take the place of metal and wood in vast variety of manufactures. The discovery of a revival of a ''lOst art" for that a Roman artiticer mastered the secret of making elastic glass, and was therefore put to death in order that the value of the brittle glass then in existence might not be impaired by the discovery of a method oi making a vastly better article, has always been believed, altho' no one until now has succeeded in hitting upon the process which perished with the unfortunate 1 Roman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Foreign cWS.

LONDON, February 1.-The Times Madrid
correspondent telegraphs that he is persuaded
by private information that great clt"rt is max
ing to secure an armis,lce with CarllsIs as a
preliminary to deiGltc peace. The Aionslst
generals insist OF the relief Of Pampcuna as
the first preliminary, then The maintenance OF
sta,u uuo until the submission Of the Carllsta
with or without The acquesccnce oil Don Car
los. In the last case Carlos will probably be
treated with later on the footing Of an lniant
of Spain.
A Vienna special says The Pope has thanked
Emperor Frarcs Joseph for the conslderate
application of Austrian Ecclesiastical Laws.
A dispatch from Rome to the Daily IeIe-
graph states that Garbaldi informed the King
he has not come to Rome with political lnten-
tons, but to forward the material Welfare OF
his constituents.
LONDON, February 1.-The steamer Japan,
which was burned when about l5D miles from
Hong Kong, while on the voyage from San
Francisco to that port, is supposed to have
ioundered near the coast in sixteen lathoms OF
water Divers will be sent down to try and
save the specie aud valuabIes wuich We're on
board at the time of the disaster.
LIVERPOOL, February l-2:3O p. N. loot
ton-Uf the sales to-day S,lUO bales were
American. BrcadstutfS quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
The TilfOn-Beecllcr Trial.

New YORK, Feb. I.-Judgc Nelson re-
sumed his seat on the bench 10 the Brooklyn
City Court room few minutes before the usu-
al hour Of opening. The room was packed as
usual and Mrs. Tilton, Mrs Field, Mrs Shear
man aud two other ladies whose names could
not be asccrtancd, were conspicuous in the
throug. Mr.. Bccchcr with his vile aud sons
occupied their accustomed places. Judge
Nelson gave his opinion as to the right Of
Mr.. TiIton to testify, in the following words :;
'In determining the question raised by this OBJ
lection the Court holds: First, that the plain
tiff is competent to be sworn and to testify on
his own behalf; second, that as to the principle
question at issue he is not competent to testify
as to any confidential communication. 1t Is
considered that this qualified direction respects
the present state of the law of evidence, ADD
also respects what may remain Of the rule which
imposes silence or restraint by reason OF the
marital relations, and Oh grounds OF public IN
terest or policy. Theodore Tilton then took the
stand and was examined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
The Markets.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-Stocks dull and lower
Money y. Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat
firm. Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 1.-Virginia Is, peelers,
81: V,rginiss, consolidated, 53t; Yves. Vas. loa
low middngs l42 Flour quiet, but firm; how
ard street and Western Super 44S4 25 do. Ex-
ira 5OaS5; do. Family 25aS6 Is; City Mills
Super 44S4 25; do. Extra 75aS5 81; dc. Kio
brands s. 50; do. Family 6aso Is. Wheat firm
er and higher; No. Western enbor 10; No;
i2 o. No. No. do. ilS.sll9; No 5 do l2; Penn
sylvania red llsall9; Southern ll0al"0 Corn
frmer; Southern white 7Sa79; Southern yellow
-: Western mixed 79asU. Oats quiet but firm
Southern STATS; Western white 66467; Western
mixed 64aG5. Rye dull at 9Sal0O. Hay un-
changed. Provisions more active and stronger.
Butter firm, with better enquiry; Western tub
and rolls 24a3O, with most sales at 26s2o. Coffee
unchanged. Whiskey quiet and nominal at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
LOCAL BREVHTsES.

Another dressed hog was stolen from the
grocery store of Mr. Burke, north Falrtlx ST.,
iast Saturday, but was like one stolen from
the same place, few days before, found
afterwards 10 an open lot in the ueighborhood,
where, it is supposed, the thief dropped it, iu-
tending to come for it later 10 the evening.
Judge Keith Oh Friday morning sentenced
the prisoners convicted at the late term of the
Loudouu Circuit Court, to the penitcntlary tor
the terms found by the jury oIden IS years,
Mississippi Charles 10 years and Ghccn tor :
years. Court adj burned on Friday.
The Intelligence of the death OF the wife OF
the Rev. John Tyone, of Buckland, received
here last week was incorrect. Mrs. Trone vas
very i'll, but her numerous friends will be glad
to earn, at last accounts, was Improving.
In the House of Delegates on Friday, MIR.
O'Neal, OF Alexandria, presented petition OF
John A. Seaton for relief from judgment upon
an appearance bond.
The schooner Kitty Ann, Captain L'ycock,
arrived at Prince dock this morning With
a cargo of oysters, which is being disposed OF at
sixty cents bushel.
One of the not unusual disturbances at Fish
town occurred there yesterday afteruoon among
the colorcd denizens of Devils Row, but none
of those engaged in it was badly hurt.
Gen. VIM. II. Payne, Of Warrcnton, and
MIR. j. II. Alexander, of Loesburg, have form
ed CO. partnership in the practice Of law.
The meeting of the stockholders of the Alex
andria Insurance Company to have been held
to-day, was postponed until tomorrow.
Rev. 0. +. Hippo will deliver a lecture 10
the Baptist Church to.night-s subject, ice IN
the pulpit, aud who put it there.
The Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Judge
Keith presiding, commenced this morning.
Rev. Father Sheerin. of this city, preached
at Fairfax station yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

Ell Paso and Pacific Company alludes to Ger
tain certificates of Indebtedness JohD Z. Free
mont issued about the I'd Of March, 1865,
which were endorsed by him, and large NUN
Der given to various persons; the only consld-
Grafton therefore, if any, being supposed luhu.
ence which said persons light exercise 10 OBJ
tanning the passage Of certain bills by Congress
10 behalf of said company. An extract from
an affidavit of W. r. Bcrghal1z, made January
81, 1870, states that stock certificates to Very,
large amount we're given by the ulanagers OF
the company to deponeut to be handed by him
TO various Individuals which service he per
formed, 20 compensation being gwen by any
of those individuals, nor any consideration, ex'
ccpt their supposed iLhnencc III procuring
favorable legislation.
The Sun says: The foregoing references to
and quotations from the records OF the COM
pany establish the fact that an enormous cor
rupton fund was created for use at Washing
ton, and, also, that large amount was dlStrib-
uted This amount is given ut 81 ,235, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Robbery,

MEMPHIS, Feb. I.-Ou Saturday evening
last man giving the name Of W. Il. Parker
rented the basement OF kniekerboeker Build
ing, at No. IS Madison street, for the purpose,
as he stated, of opening stock insurance Of
flee, and put up sign with the name w. Il.
Par kcr T. Co. and placed an old desk and a
few chairs in the back part of the Gtilcc, which
has rear entrance through an alley. This
morning John Brady, u messenger of the
Southern EXPRESS Company, who delivers all
valuable packages, entered Par ers ctllee 10
deliver package, said to contain ten dollars,
addressed to w. r. Parker 4 Co., aud OK.
pressed from CoIlnsviIle, TeuD. Brady asked
to see IN, mbor Of the firm, aud made known
his busiacss There we're two white men and
three negroes staudiug behind the counter.
Brady presented his receipt book, aud at the
same time threw a pouch containing large
plumber Of money packages on the counter. AT
this moment rope was thrown around his
neck, bag drawn over his head, and he was
beaten to a state Of almost iuseuslblIlty. Ills
cries had attracted attention, aud as the street
was full Of people, crowd soon gathered, but
the robbers had secured the pouch and es-
capped by the rear passage. At present there
is no clue to their whereabouts. Brady Is dan
gorously, if not fatally injured. Persons at the
express Office have no present mcaus vi know
ing or estimating the amount Of loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Insurance Affairs.

New YORK Feb. 1.-The New York Loan
and Indemnity company is winding up its al
fairs preparatory to retiring from business. 1t is
reported that the loss to stockholdcs will not
fail short of 80 per cent. interest Tor two years,
but the officers of the company state that they
have cash Oh hand and cash assets abundantly
sufficient to pay every depositor 10 full on pre-
sentatioD. The American Fire Insurance Com.
pany has given notice of Withdrawal from the
Board of Fire Underwriters The President OF
another company and member Of the Board OF
Fire Underwriters says he is not surprised that
the American Fire Insurance. company should
90 out of the board, aud felt certain that others
would soou follow, leaving the board merely a
shadow of the institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
NECTEE" SHLES.
I}y Green Il Wise.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
i OMMISSlONERS' SALE.-In execution
~ OF u decree of the Circuit Court of Prince
William county, rendered At the January term,
1873, in tho suit of James Z. Herrell, plaintiff,
vs. H. B. Taylor, the undersigned will offer for
sale 1T public auction, on SATURDAY, the
9th day OF February next, at eleven o'clock q.
M, at Gainesville depot, that valuable TRACT
or PARCEL OF LAND, adjacent to the said
depot, between the uaymarket turnpike and
the o., \. & N. K. r., containing by recsnt
survey j.! acres and now in the occupation of
James L. Hcrrcll aforesaid.
The improvements consist of substantial:
well finished and convenient d w ELLlNG O.
HOUSE. II by % feet, fronting the Tho LIZ
rough.Arc turnpike, and about SUI yards from
gainesville depot, lately built at cost OF S45OO;
two stories and basement; it contains rooms IN
basement; rooms, besides a large hall, On first
floor: rooms and gooc sized linen closets, on
the second floor; fire place, or arrangement tor
stoves, in every room but one; handsome en-
closed porch or olubra in front, and large bay
window in the Southern end; an excellent well
Of pure soft water III back yard convenient out
buildings and shout - choice young fruit
trees. upon the premises
Terms One tenth of the purchase money to
be paid III cash the remainder in two equal
payments ut one and two years, from the day of
sale the deferred payments to bear interest, to
&c secured By the bonds Of the purchasers, with
good surety, and retention of title to the land
uncli SAID payments are made IN full; and the
land To be resod at the risk of the purchaser
upon failure to comply with terms of sale.
referred u Mr. Hcrrcl, who can always be
found upon the premises, and will be glad to
''''' '''s''' ' S. C. NEALE.
G. E. SINCLAIR,
Pr. VIM co.. jan l9-cots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Louisiana.

New YoRK, Feb. 1.-The Times New
Orleans dispatch, under date 3lst, says :-"For
some days past the Republican members Of the
CONGRESSIONAL Investigating COMMITTEE, BOW
in NeH Orleans, have been making earnest
efforts to arrange compromise between the
contcnding political parties IN this State. Yes
terday evening long consultation was held
with representative Democrats upon the sub
iect. and to-day U1itcd States Marshal Packard
aud Governor Kellogg were spoken with. The
basis of the proposed compromise Is that the
House OF Representatives snail be organized,
and the five Democrats who were elected on
the fourth instant, recognized as members and
awarded seats. This concession has been prom
ised by the Republicans. Democrats on their
side will be required to recognize Gov Kellogg
and sustain the present State government aud
pledge themselves to work 10 harmony with
the Republican S .nate 1t is agreed that Wilt
shall not be again elected Speaker Ii the
terms of compromise can be determined upon
a more conservative mau will be chosen. Gov.
Kellogg has frequently requested tho commit.
tee 10 90 into an examination of the election Of
of is ~, and to decide whether he or McEnery
was elected. Mr.. Hoar and his associates have
thus far refused to consider this question, but
express great anxiety to make some final and
saiisfac DRY disposition Of the controversy 10 re-
gard to the election Of 1874 Messrs. Hoar and
Fry have been particularly active in this mat
ter, and are just DOW urging the contending
parties to agree upon some terms of settlement
The great difficulty in the way of such an ad-
justmcnt is that Messrs. McEnery and Penn
will not be parties to it," Another special,
dated last night says :-'To-night kellogg
aud Marshall Packard, representing the Re
publican party, aud Messrs. Leonerd and JEFF
ferries, on behalf Of the Democrats, met to ar
range the terms Of the proposed compromise.
Mr. Fry, of the Congressional Committee, was
present during the consultation. One OF the
propositions made was that kellogg be recog
nizsd as Governor and Penn as Lieutenant
Governor. Such recognition, however, would
involve an investigation into the election of
1872. and the committee refuses to touch upon
that point. 10 addition to this it may be men
toned that the negro element in the Rcpubli-
can party will not agree 10 aUy settlement by
which AuoDie, the mulatto Lieutenant Cover
nor loses his seat. The consultation was con-
tinucd until late hour, and then adjourned
until tomorrow evening. Leading men of both
parties are very sanguine that a compromise
will be entered into but it will be remembered
that all previous efforts in the same direction
have failed completely"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Reported Corruption Fund.

New YORK, Feb. Ito days Sun, under
the heading, "A Monster Corruption Fund, .
Eleven Millions to Bride congressman,
prints five columns of extracts from documents
and letters ia connection with the Memphis,
Ell Paso and Pacific Railroad. An extract,
from complainant bill 10 equity 10 the suit of
Paul G. Forbes ct al. against the Memphis,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

For THE PENITENTGARY. deputy Sheriff
holland aud Summers, Of Loudouu county,
passed through here this morning on their way
to Richmond, having in charge three convlcts
for the neutrality-suspicious., eighteen years,
for the murder OF McFarIaud; Gheen, elg ht
wears, for stealing cattle from Mr.. Birch, aud
colored uau called Mississippi Charles, SIX years
for ASSEMBLING Mrs Heater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Fatal Shooting.

New YORK, Feb. l.--Durne tenement
house fight yesterday, Richard Jones fatally
shot Thomas McGurueu his brotherln-llW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Unknown Corpse.

New York, Feb. 1.-Au uukoown woman
who had hecn living a mysterious life died at
Gil Eighth avenue Saturday. Her only vlsl-
tor was man who it is said came from Wash
iuptnn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

JAIL DISCIPLINE -Ooe of the prisoners III
the Jail, colored man named John johnson,
who has been uuruly for some time past, became
so mutuous yesterday that the jailor, Mr.
Bowie, determined TO put spauceis upon him
He resisted, and as somc ofthe other prisoners,
among whom are several desperate characters
manifested disposition to asst st him. aud as
thew were all at large within the. jsll and as
Mr. Boylss force consisted only Of himself aud
MIR. Ward the attempt was postponed until
this morning, when with the assistance OF
squad of policemen the mutneer was spane!ed
without auy difficulty and locked up in cell No.
10, 10 which, aud upon bread and water as a
diet he wll, it is probable, soon come to his
senses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Weather Probabilities.

WAsHINGToS. Feb. /, ! a. N.
For the Middle States, Winds backing to
southcrIy, falling barometer, clear or partly
cloudy, and warmer weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

TIE HORSE THIEVES. Since Saturday re-
port of the proceedings against the horse thieves
one of the parties, Frederick Briscoe, impll-
Gated by the confession Of Robert Williams, has
been arrested aud committed to Jail by Sheriff
Roach of the county. He had preliminary
examination before Justice n. S. Wright, this
morning, aud was discharged, the evidence not
iustiiyiug his detention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

COUNTY SUPERVISORS. The Board of Su-
pervisors of Alexandra county met at the Court
1iHuse this morning, audited and allowed few
bills chargeable to the county, and adjourned
TIL 2ud Monday in March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

). Parker and j. Il. Colvin have been ap-
pointed school trustees for Salem district, Cul-
pepper county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

: Although We do not claim that the Elmwood
coiIar Will wash, We do claim that it will keep
Clean longer than any other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
UPPER PoToMAc FERRY COMPANY.
meeting of the stockholders of the Upper Po-

meeting of the stockholders of the Upper Po-
tomac Steamboat Company was held on board
their steamer the Mary Washington, lying in
Queen stree! dock, last Saturday, The object
Of the meeting was to induce the ockholders
to Increase their subscriptions ten thousand
dollars in order to pay off the Indebtedness Of
the company and committees were appointed
to solicite the required additional! subscriptions:
1t is the iutcntou of the company to have their
boat running as early as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
Death ofa COMPOSER.

MOON, Fec. l.-WilIiam Sterndale Ben
he English composer and pianist, is dead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

w-An adjourned meeting of the stockholders
OF the Alexandria Insurance Company will be
held in the Corn Exchange rooms, tomorrow
[ruesday] morning, at 9.+5 O'Clock a; m.
fab Lit GEokGE WISE, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

s-NoT1cE.-In consequence of removal. the
Library will be closed until further
notice. NJ. SLAUGHTER,
ian SOFT Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
IMMENSE BARGAINS IN
DRY GOODS
stlsRE IL GsENDg,ET 7i'%.

NJ. III MIMI 81 MEL.
Black Gro. Grain Silk, al $l25, $50, &l.55
81 GO and 81 80.
Irish Poplins, At SIC, SH00, Sl.12 and $l.25.
Pure Mohair Alpacas, worth 13c, at 90.
Best Alpaces worth soc at Bile
Best Alpacas, worth 373c, ut 23c.
All wo>l CuShmeres, worth 13c, at zoe.
Beautiful line of Wa.erproots, at SIZE, Sl.OOr
81. u and Sl.Z5.
Immense stock Of Camo,5, Scrgcs, Diagonals,
&c, &c
Black CashmcraS, Mcrinos, Bombaz&e Tam
isca and Drup d Etc specially.
Cashmere for Men and Boys, from iic up.
Large assortment Of Ladies' and Gents I'm
IerWcar.
Ladies' Mcrino Vests, worth 81, ct Cole
Gents Undcrshirts, worth &c, At 90.
Ai-wool Blankets, worth IS nj -.
Best yard wide BIcrchcd Cot.ons III 12!c.
Shawls-lndia, Paisley, Brocho, Mcr!no and
all wool fancy.
Ladies and Misses Furs at less than sctua!
value.
Great variety of Ladies Scars, big stock of
Notions &c. Our stock is large a"d comp ct"
In all its branches. Call and convince your
selves. dec -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
ID OBEET L. WOOD,
DEALERIN
DRY GOODS,
NO. ei2 KING STREET.

BARGAINS FOR CASH-All dealers arc
invited TO- examine our stock OF l. Il d 4 > )
DRESS GOODS, which we arc now Offering in
variety of quality and style.
Also our large supply of BLACK DRESS
GOUDS-Alpacas, Rich Mohairs, Grapes, &c.
LADIES SuAWLS-In this line we have u
great variety and lsrge stock:
MEMS AND BOYS GOODS-CIohs, Suit
ings Casslmcrc$, Twccds, OvcT-coatIngs, French
Docskins, &c.
Also LAMBS WOOL SillRTSA and DRAW
Hand :crchiciS, &c
HOUSEkEEPERS' GOODS-B.ankcts. Bed
Spreads, Shcetings, Curtains, Table Linons m i
Napkins.
DON ESTICS-Cottons Calicoes, Canton
Flannols, Tickings Shifting Strips, Denins,
with full supply Of. goods in our lire, al the
lowest cash prices. dec Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

FIRE.-The hotel at Cox station, Charles
county, Md, caught fire yesterday afternoon,
and would have been destroyed had it not been
for the railroad men there at the time. There
were nine of them, one of whom was a. j.
Anger of this city, and under the direction of
Mr.. Ridgway, also Of this city, they carried
water SO rapidly and used it so judicious,y that
the flames were speedily subdued, aud that,
too, before much damage had been done. One
hundred dollars. it is thought, will cover the
loss. y bridal party arrived there soon after
wards on their way to Baltimore, and they
would have been in bad Fix had the house
been burned. The house was owned by Mr.
Cox, but was rented to Mr.. Hawkins. The fire
originated in the room occupied by Mr.. Ridg-
Way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

@~The regular meeting of the Hydraulion
Steam Fire Engine Go. will be held tomorrow
Tuesday evening, at I! clock.
feb III GEO w. DIX, Asst. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01
DH " GOseUS.
WITHOUT REGARD TO COST.
A large stock of
D r Y GO 0 d S
To hn aid
TO COST.
To be sold out.

ROBERT T.. WOOD, to make a-change in
his business, will from this day sell every article
in his stock III immense reduction jan 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

ACCIDENTS. "A coal bucket fell from the
hooks to which it was attached at Portner 5
brewery, this morning, and striking colored
man named George 'lIlman on the head before
il reached the ground, injured him badly.
A safe, while being hoised at Suite \ Stu
arts plaster mill last Saturday, Tell from the
hooks to which it was attached aud was badly
smashed, but, fortunately, struck no one in its
descent.
The rockavay of DR.. Brown was broken
while crossing a rat on south Washington
street street last Saturday evening. The Doctor and
his colored driver we're thrown out, but were
not hurt, and the horse becoming alarmed, ran
away with the front wheels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-01

Calicoes, Cottons, &c, received this 18th in
slant. A large stock, ana will be sold as cheap
as the chaapeSt .
jan - d. +. " lIA Ek ca.