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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

U. 5. direct cable, which we're temporarily in
terruped yesterday, are again 10 good working
| order
NEW YORK, Sept, GA special dispatch
IRON Loudou to the Herald says: Two letters
with maps have been received at the Office Of
the Daily Telegraph from Henry NJ. Stanley,
OF the Herald and Telegraph African ExpIor
Jug Expedition. Both letters are dated from
tho village Of Kagehiii district of Mchambi
10 the country OF M,ukuma, situated 90 TIE
Victoria NyAnza, the first On March lst
and the other May 18th.
la the beginning If March Stanley had reached
the shores Of the Victoria Nyauza lake having
| accomplished the remarkable march of 72O
mles In lob days, having started from Baga-
weyo, November II, 1874 During the Journey
| he passed through totally new coun,ry. much
OF 1t covered by primeval forest and Jungle.
In this forest country he suffered greatly from
hunger aud was engaged for several days 10
cortiict with fierce and trcacherous people
called the Watura IN which he lost II Of bis
followers. Hlstwo white companions, Edward
Pvcock and frederick Barker had succumbed
to fever. With his dim!ui he'd force Stanley
made close survey Of the great lake Victoria
Nyahza.
| LONDON, Sept. 81. The Amercap ship
Ellen Southland, Capt. Wordsworth, last from
St. John, n. B., for Liverpool, was lost to-day
on the Lancashire coast, between Formley aud
| Crosby, not more than 20 miles from Liver
pool. The crew were saved but the cargo is a
total loss. One Of the life boats which went
to the assistance Of the ship afterwards capszed
ana it is reported that several persons were
drowned. Later alvces announce that nine OF
the crew Of The Ellen Southland were drowned
The gale lest nigat was very damaging both at
sea and on land. At this hour the weather
continues boisterous and telegraphic cowmuui
cation norhWard is still interrupted
| MONTREAL, Sept 81 Able Joseph Cha
bert, a prominent Catholic ecclcsiastic pruci
nal of the government school of art aud design
was arrested Saturday afternoon on charge of
rape committed on girl named Josephine
Baauchamp, aged fifteen years, at his rooms.
He was committed for further invest CATION
MONTREAL, Sept. 81 Paxton, the abscond-
ing teller Of the Mechanics Bank of Montreal,
Is reported to have ambezz|cd over 100000.
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FOreign News.

DARLINGTON, ENGLAND, Sept. o6.-Tbe
celebration of the ittieth anniversary of thc
establishment Of railways was commence here
to-day. Among the distinguished persons nrrs.
ent were the Lord Mayor of London and the
provoss Ct Ediuburg aud Glasgow, Tna rail.
road companies subscribed 10000 npupd, to.
ward the expenses of the celebration, The
programme Tor the occasion was as follows
At noou there Was grand procession, wiodnv
up by the inauguration of brepze statu, to
Joseph Pease, by the sculptor Lawson, costing
5'0OO pounds. The ceremony OF uuveiiipu the
statue was performed by the Duke of Cleveland,
10 the afteruoon there was graod barnnet at
winch iOO guess SAT down. At the b.,ouat
q noe portrait of Jos Pea Sc by tho arts, Mae
heth was unveiled graiulatory kilograms
were sent durlng the pr ugre>S OF the baDuu It
10 the railroad kings pu the European coutI-
nent, in America. Esy Of and Iudia.
LoDoN, Sept 27.-.fhe Staniard this m orn-
Ing has special dispatch from Vienna contain
lng the following: \ Belgrade plp.r rep ,rts
that bureau has hean established III re for
forwarding laiSs aud WlriiSe news. Only 6 900
,nen are under arms aud The militia assen, bes
ou!y twice VIC, K. The Skup.schiua vii! 5000
'hu) urn. The Times today nas 4 special tcle-
gram from Vienna 10 which il is sail that the
portion OF the Consular III uisslonerS which re-
turned TO Nc star say they are convinced that
with lew exceptions the Insurgents are ready
70 lay their grievances before The Turkish com
missioner and Negotiate, out they desire Sus-
pension OF Institutes in the meanwhile, anl
'nlnk 1t Ia ilspenSab:e that the great powers
guarantee Certain reforms, without which paci-
1ea'ion will be lltusory. The coasus say the
districts t6ey traVersed have been trigntfuily
devastated. The population has been dec mated
oy disease and suffering. Uuiess speedily
helped the country viii be ruined for many
yeats to come.
LONDON, Sept. 81 -" ..ues Of the
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COMMON ClL-NCIIl

At called meeting of the Common Council,
held September 25,h, 1875, there were present :
Gee &c r. Shinn, esq, President, and Messrs
smo2t, Hopkins, Broders, Simpson, Har. ow,
Fowle, Rsheill, Schotied, Evans and Simms.
\ communication of the Mayor announcing
the painful fact OF the death Of Edgar Sn"wden,
ST was received from the Board OF Aldermen,
together with preamble and resolutions Of res
pect to his memory.
After feeling and appropriate remarks by
Mezsrs. David l.. ;-moo. AID George l.. Sinp
son, the preamble and resolutions were unani.
mously adopted.
Che Board then adjourned.
Teste: CHARLES E. STU ART,
Clerk urO TIM
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Court adjourned till court 10 course.
A RAILROAD WEDDING On Tuesday

A RAILROAD WEDDING. On Tuesday even.
ing the residence Of Mr.. Frank barley, we'll
known typo Of this city, w IS the scene of a
wedding Of extraordinary character The mar
riage Of one couple, whether attended by few
or many of the friends is an important occa-
sion; but two members of one family on this
OCCASION took Individually partner, and thus
departed from state of sing gle blesseduess 10
presence OF large audience of friends. The
parties were Captain Wise Miller (of Middle
town, Pa. a conductor on the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad. and Miss Mary f. barley,
Of this city, and Mr.. Orlando Krigbau,u, (of
Sudbury. Pa, an engineer Oh the Baltimore
aud Potomac Railroad, and Miss Lizzie R..
Fentoo, cousin of Miss DArley. - Washington
Cupital
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Eclipse ODServ.atiOnists.

MANCHESTER, n. H., Sept. 27 A number
of scientists, from Washington, D. c., and
Princeton, n D., have arrived here to take
observations Of the ECLIPSE Of the sun on Wed
neslay morning from Wilson hill, near this
city. Arrangements have been made with the
Westeru Unon Telegraph Co., for making
up complete circuit from this city to the
Naliona! . ,scrvalury 10 Washing, for the ex-
change OF time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
DRI GOODS-PR1CES IN PLAIN FIG.
IL Il T.

New Goods in Every Department, including
our Entire Importation for this Fall.
Oar policy Throughout " log business career
HIS been /, give the best possible value Tor the
prices paid.
-" Inexperienced purchasers will find it to
th",r advH tag u deaf with us from the fact
that al goods d'e market IN pain fytrss
hAMlLIUN EA. TEit u SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
spLACN AND CULoRED SILKS.

We continue TO offer, perhaps, the largest,
ccr.:du5r thc cheapest, STOCK OF SILKS,
1on:'"tri: s tho quail J, 10 be found i'll Baltimore
For many yeats Ne h>ve be,n direct import.
ers .! The EHt er or pro iucLtons only Of long
ilrd manufacturers OF high repute, and can at
al Times gl"rartn@ satisfaction to cur customers
a. rice gU,tc ~ low rs asked for interior goods
Our system of BUYING AND SELLING
FOX CASH iG:ur"s moderate prices TO Gus on
ers IA MILLION EASTER IL SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
UAMlLT0N EASTER S SONS
- Have now on hand the LARGEST and mo


~ Have now on hand the largest and mos.
varied stock Of
FRENCH, ENGLISH AND GERMAN
NOVELTIES
Iii fashionable shuirs OF
DRESS SILES
Cho:c3 Designs in DRESS GOODS, Sc, ever
e&h bited IN Baltimore The pub ic are cordially
invited to inspect them, with the assurance th st
Ghry Will not BE- lmportuned to buy.
On comp elton Of our new premises (adioin-
~ We VIII open Tor SAFE CLOAkS, 1000
J ACkhTS, ol tic latcs. Paris, London and
Berlin shapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
LNALL bEI GOODS AT WHOLESALE,

HAMILTON EASTER s. SONS
lnvl." c,t %nd couatry WHOLESALE PUR-
.l;A>,uhS or DRY GOODS, who pav
.romrtjy and " mt 70 buy cheap to examine
g" present stock, wh:cu embraces goods
a'rpt"! 10 II" wait. Of ;Aa Whole trade Very
ch. L." "c.i@ bic articles that will sell quick ut
lair prot can at MI Il res be found in our as
:ortment second !l,2r o. NOS. 199 POI and 2o3
Baltimore street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

DISTURBANCE AT CHURCH considerable
excitement was created at Mt. Zion, colored,
Baptist Church at Arlington, yesterday by the
dsorderly conduct of some Of the attendants.
Some arrests were made by order of coored
Justice named Peudletoo, but the offenders
were released shortly afterwards compromise
having been effected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
r L -TURE ON CHINA.
- Rev. Mr.. HOUSTON,

(Missonary IL Caina,)
will deliver lecture u the Sunday School IF
the Un,cn Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
evening at Il O'clock. Subject: The Civil
z.ton and Religion Of CHINA" The subject
will be illustrated by the exhibition OF several
curinsties and some Of the idols of that great
empire. The public are Invited to attend.
sep 27-2t
NEW SALMON and No. Mackerel for
~ sale by
sep q GEO. McBuRNEY & SON.
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7 AIDES AND CuILDREN'S UNDER,
\

AIDES AND CHlLDRES'S UNDER
~ WEAR. ..'
in his DEPARTMENT. in addition to LACES
and EUROPEAN FANCY ARTICLES and
FLOWERS we have COSrUM ES and UN-
DERWEAk, beth Domestic and Of French
msnuuc.u:c.
Skirts, Tucked and Ruitlod, from 81 to SIS
each
Night Cows Of Muslin, Cambria and Linen,
in ali pAttcrns and NJ all prices.
ChemlScs, imported and our own make, SIC
and up.
Dressing Sacqucs, Corset Covers and Corsets.
Drawers, Par tc Finest Embroidered I'M
ported
Sips for Infants, at oil prices.
Infants Robes, Gcrcd Fronts.
Chlldrcns SEirts Plain and Fancy.
Chidrcn's Flannel Skirts, Plain and Embd.
Infants Baskets and Requisites ts..
Together with every article usually found in
Furnishing and Quitting Stores.
l'4s- Every article nj u moderate price, mark
ed in plain figures.
HAMILTON EASTER s. SONS.
Baltimore, sep %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

SCHOOL PERMITS. Only fifteen permits we're
granted this morning. but if all the pupils who
have procured them enter, at least three ad-
ditional teachers will be required, besides the
filing of Que existing vacancy The capacity
OF the schools, as at present organized, is 500,
and 946 permits have been granted so far,
though but S32 had entered up to Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
EeELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE,
ALEXANDRIA VA

The annual term will begin on 18th September
next, and close 9Th June following.
lac Principal desires to state that the Prcpar.
atory MS we'll rs Collegiate Department OF this
School is thoroughly organized. Special atten.
ton is called to the Department Of Alu &C. The
Instruments consist of grand and square Pianos
ana an organ with pedal bass. The teachers
are experienced and thoroughly colnpateut
The terms are rs iibcra rs can be afforded
Apply for Circular Containing full particulars to
n. fENICk,
PRINCIPAL Belle Haven Inst;tut", Alcxa, Va
n B-1bc Principal refers with pleasure,
and ny permission, to the fol owing wcIi-known
eenticnen Hon. James Barbour Gen j. t.
Field, Major JAS. w. Green, Dr. 4. Ttliacorro,
judge II. Shackelfori, Hon. Thcs ) F!our,!oy,
Mr.. e d. Gray, ana Hon. +. +. Wltucrs.
aug3l-lm
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WaAfhcr Probabilities.

WASHINGTON Sept. 81, | | u. NJ
For the Middle States, clear or fair weather
will prevail with slight rise Of temperature,
scuthcr!y to westerly winds, and 40 decided
change IN barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

TOURNAMENT. The tournament to be held
at kerby's Spring tomorrow promises to be a
grand affair and from present indications will
be attended by large number of people. As
heretofore stated, the charge to the Heights
will be delivered by Judge Saugster, of Fairfax,
and the coronation address by MIR. Edmund
Burke, Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

lfy2ur liver is torpid if your appetite is
poor, II ycu want your stomach thoroughly
cransod if you canDot sleep, if you want Il
good dig .vu, U.s. Dr. Bulls Vegetable Pills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

Beware Of limitations Buy only the genuine
folded-cdgc collars, L mwood aud Warwick
They are the best made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The
weather yesterday was clear, bright and brac-
ing and the attendance at most Of the churches,
rather larger than usual: Rev. Mr.. Huston,
Miss onary from China, preached 10 the Uuion
Presbyterian Church, in the morning,
aud the pulpit Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, was occupied in the morning
by Rev. Mr. Porter and at night By Rev.
MIR. Concer. The pulpits of the other
churches were filled by the resident clergy, ex-
cept that Of the NJ. +. Church South, which
was again filed by Rev. Dr. Rosser. The
regular Sunday activities of the Young Men $
Christian Association were conducted as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

PERSONAL. l.. j. Brock, Centennial
Commissioner for Virginia, who has just re-
signed bis Professor5hip at the University of
Virginia. 10 order to take UP his residence at
Philadelphia (2l4O Park Aveoue) was 10 the
city 90 Saturday; visited the MINERAL Bureau
and spoke of the i'm ortance of mixing a prop
er exhibition of Virginia minerals at Phila-
delphla next year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

PoHICK CHURCH "A FIVE hundred dollar or
gan, presented by gentleman of New York
city to Pohick Church, was received here to.
day by Mr.. }. Ii. D. Smoot, aud by him for
ward"d Immediately TO the station on the A. &
+. H. Il. near the church uamed, which church
will be consecrated next Sunday. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
nj ISS P0WELLS SELECT SCHOOL
IVA FOR YOUNG LADIES,

Corner Washington and Duke streets,
AleXandrIA, Va.
The ncxt session of this School will commence
on WEDNESDAY,, the 22l Of September
Pupils carefully and thoroughly instructed in
the English branches, French aud LaLin.
Terms: Board and tuition in English and
French Si55 per hall session; ton IN English
and French So per half scSsIoa-in advance.
Circulars can be obtained at Frencn's Book
Store or on application 10 Miss Powell, at hcs
residence, corner Washington and Duke streets.
aug 25-eOLOl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

-''1 AND FEVER The season has come
willis aud tevers-c cool mornings and even
no, t a4l warm miadays and the disease il
ren' u,"5hd time, for numerous cases of it ar.
Of or. 10 all Quarters Of the city; and the sale
quenca a'oc mas considerably Increased in copse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

son wv y" |oNS.-rhe first new corr of the sea-
"A,hnylo"ne r :. or on change this morning BY
wharf, Po,o O ~ Bro 1t came from folsom :
and Roberts AZ river, and was sold TO Hunt
al S2.25 barrel. in the ear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
OFFICE OF THE MONTPELIER FEMALE
HUMANE ASSOCIATION,
Alexandria. Va Sent ~, 1875

Alexandria, Va, Sept %, 1875.
Tickets for the Grand Gift Concert OF the
Montpelier Female Humane Association, which
positively will take place Sept. 50th, can be
purchased of Mr. John H. Wilsoo, at the
Adams Express office, 10 this city. sep 22.td..
NJ EW CUCU MBER PICKLES just received
~ by [sep j. e. Il 4. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
RI f. HENEY'S School FOX BOYS.

L.
Wishing my school to be near an open play
ground, an ADVANTAGE it has not heretofore Gad,
shall open It's next and Fourteenth Annual
Session II Mr. Charles Puweirs School Build
ing, on Queen, between WasAingt and Co.
lumbuS streets, on MONDAY, sept -
The Course Of study comprises the elementary
and advanced English Branches, Mathematics
and the Natural Sciences, and ii sufficiently
large classes csn DC formed to >stity it, Pruies
sors WI. be employed to give instruction t. ud
vsnced students in the Ancient and Modern
Languages.
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches taught range from ST u SIS per quar-
ter, payable in advance.
n. 3.-Ihe Scnool room viii be opcn for the
reception AMI cicss lcaLioN Of pupils every
morning alter Sept >, from 8 . cioch 10 II III.
huL 2l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

Mr. George W DIX, while eugaged,is e5up.
ling cars at the Fairfax street DEPOT this after
uoou, had his head badly, but fortunately not
seriously, hurt, by some iron bars Wlrrrxhich
the cars we're loaded, and, which projected be-
yond the bumpers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

= En- CINE GOLD MEDAL" JOUVIN
~ GLOVES.
a large invoice in rev shades, l, 2, 3 and 4
Buttons. Just opened. We ara tho ONLY I'M
PDR Ks in Baltimore OF the GEN lNE
} Il VLN GLOVES
HA 4ILTON EASTER 81 SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
ANUDAY SCHOOL,
Mic- ETJTt ~ AntNT

Miss ELIZA G. ADAM
VIII reopen der Schoo! on tie 10TH OF SEPT
assisted by All experienced tacasr, Mrs NJ &C.
NJ NVN, VINO has thorough knowind.,. of
french, having resided >cr.ral gears III ana.
Duly lessons iG French and ii,.rm4u 18th Ut
extra Charge. For al whose namo- :ra p ,Sitioely
entered betore the tensn there nll; re !. rc.tucyU
charge, the advsnt ge of arranging Glasses tng
worth some pocun.ry sacrifice.
Tuition aid board. Including AL expenses
washing fuel, etc, So per quarter.
Mrs Mackinnon wishes to give lessons II
Drawing. nu< 2t-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

REV Mr.. HoUsToN This gentle man, a
native of Virginia, but who, for the last seven
years, has been resident of Foo Chow, China,
as Il missionary, from the Presbyterian Synod
Of Virginia, delivered one OF the most laterest-
ing and Instructive discourses, IN the UOlon
Presbyterian Church, yesterday morning, on the
progress OF Christianity among the vast multi
tudes Of that Empire that it has ever been
the prvli, Sc OF that people to listen to, stating
that, while forty years ago there were oDly four
converts to Christianity, there were now ten
thousand, and that while the Chinese were
still opposed TO-, aud would not adopt any OF
the loreign improvements, yet they always have
been, and are still willing to adopt religions of
foreign importations, Buddhism, their chief
religion, being imported trOD India. His de-
>crlpton Of the manuers ani customs Of tie
thincsc was told in manLer 50 plain, and so
Interesting, that it attracted the closest atten-
ZION ot every one present. His account was
highly gratifying aud encouraging to the hearts
from living witness, Of the oeed of the people
Of that far of heather land, who are living 10
gross darkness, of the light Of the Gospel of
Christ, and Of the bright prospects of the
Church, 1t carnot but cause a hearty response
from all who are called by the name of Christ,
TO the exceedingly earnest appeal of Mr.. H.,
who has, himself, con-ecrated his lite to this
work of the Master Mr. Houston will deliver
lecture, aud exhibit some curosites and idols,
illustrative of the same subject, TO the chill
dren OF the Sunday School OF the Union Pres
by,crlan Church. in that Church, Tomorrow
evening, at I! o'clock. All are invited, and
We feel sure that all who attend, old. as well as
young, will be entertained and instructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
NPE MING OF CLOAKS.

We have Just opened tho largest and choicest
select one Of CLOAhS and JACKETS ever
on.rcdjn Baltimore. Every garment is of this
s"ss on,s importation, ard The prices asked SO
moderate rs t. conmeal them to the attention
o! all. BAN LTON EASTER Il SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27

INSTRUCTED CANAL NAVIGATION. -Navi-
s"''n on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was
nsa'n Instructed on Saturday last. when the
" "''rF had 10 be drawn IF the two mile level
,n The Six lock-, ia order 10 remove larye
wv, wv, that hal fallen into the canal at that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-27
CITY GOESCsL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At calicd meeting OF lnc Boari Of Alder
men, held September 23:h, 1879, there were pre-
sent ). II. Janney, esq President, and Iessrs
Smopt, Moore, Mckenzie, johnson, Downham
and Neae.
The President stst"d that the meeting had
been called by tho Mayor for the purpose OF
taking action in reg ard to the desth of Edgar
SnCwdea ST.
The following communication from the Mayor
announcing The death OF Mr.. Snowien was read
MAYORS OFFICE, ALEXANDRIA, Va,
September 18th, 1875.
TO the honorable city Council:
Gentlemen: nave called you together this
evening for the purpose Of announcing u you
otl >ia y the painful Tact of the death ol our re-
vered fellow citizen, Edgar Snowden, ST.
If any apology be needed for this somewhat
extraordinary action of NINE beg that you
will find it in the recollection Of the prominent
nart that Mr.. Snowden has borne, through
long and useful life, ia the community now
cailed on to mourn his death.
In view Of the great public services Of the de-
cessod, feel assured tAat it will be your pleas
ure to take such action as will be appropriate to
the occasion.
Very respectfully;
Your obedient servant,
X. kEM"ER, Mayor
Mr.. Neale offered the following preamble and
resolutions, which were seconded by Messrs.
Mckenzie and Johnson and unanimously
>dOpted:
: Vie death of Edgar Snowdon, sr., has borcft
~, r;umuuity OF one OF its most respected,
Inc Md public spirited members.
us.!ui >tria has lost in him citizen keenly
:AleAa, interests, and Jealous and ihlicn-
a a. TO he. Or her advancement and prosperity.
tal laOoter confidence and affection of his
i, Enjoying tu> d.grce rarely equa!led and
fellow cltlzens u - was frequently called from
never surpassed, ',eltjons of public honor and
private life to ill pc
trust >f thu T,ooslature and of
AS Mayor, member bv his G,le;itv. ron.
the convection of lS50-5l nitantion r. d1tv he
scieatiousness and untirin, ;.miIv and his CON.
b ~ left n record which his rsmnmhar wi, h
stitucnts have just reason u
pleasure and pride. ,v-six years, he
As editor OF the Gazette for for. ssgsri',l. in
was liberal, far sighted, clear and those min.
his views, and ever the advocate OF
ciples which elevate and ennobe man.
In token OF respect for the deceased >;oran-
Resolved, ], That the City Council of -innr-
dria will meet at the Council chamber to mdr
row morning, at hal! past nine, and in a 1 n
attend the funeral, and wear the usual badge
mourning.
Resolved, 2, That the City Council of Alex
andria tender to the bereaved family their heart
felt sympathy in this their great af1liction, and
order copy of the above preamble snd resolu
tons, rs the testimony of their appreciation and
affection to be sent to the family of the deceased
Resolved, 3. That the above preamble and
res olutons be inserted in the papers of this city
The Board then adjourned.
Teste JNO. j. JAMESON Clerk.