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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
The Equinox Disaster

CHICAGO, Sept. l4-Beubeu Burr, sup
posed to be the sole survivor of the wreck of
the propeller Equinox. reached this city yes
terday evening by the schooner Haven, having
been picked up Saturday last by that vessel so
miles off Manton Island, after floating thirty
one hours on the pilot house of the wrecked
steamer of which be had been helusman. He
stated to a Tribune reporter substantially as
follows: The sea was very rough during all
the night preceding the catastrophe, and the
vessel sprung aleak while he was at the wheel.
At o'clock Friday morning an inspection of
the vessel disclosed that the after buwarks
We're stove 10. Burr and the mate attempted
to stop the leak, but all efforts were fruitless,
aud it was decided to lower the boats. At this
time the schooner in tow 1.-THE Emma E.
Mayes) was hailed and asked to come along
side, but either the persons on board did not
hear the request or their vessel was uumanage-
able. At all events the schooner did not res
pond. Signals We're made and lights displayed,
but without avail. Il boat was then lowered
from the port side Of the propeller aud the
mate, the owoer, Waterman, five deck hands,
an engineer and two fremcn got into it, when
the vessel went down almost Immediately.
Burr swan for loug distance, side by side,
with the captain, and they foally reached a
spar, but afterwards got separated. Subse-
quently Burr caught the pilot house and occu-
pied that with the second cook, but the latter,
after nearly days drifting, became exhaust
ed, unconscious, and slipped off,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

CHICAGO. Sept. 1.-the seven passengers
of the steam barge Mendata, who were picked
up by the schooner Addie off Mauitou, arrived
here yesterday. One Of the crew states that at
one O'Clock on Friday morning. the waves be.
gan breaking over the Mendata, and she parted
the line by which she Was towing the barge
Morning Star. The water kept gaining till
five o'clock, when the other barge was thrown
off; soon after the boats were lowered and the
Captain, bis son, the first mate and some of
the crew climbed 10 to the large boat. The
smaller one was taken by some OF the crew who
almost Immediately pulled away. The father
and wife of the Captain were left The father
was 70 years of age, and tried to reach the boat;
when last seen the steward stood with his wife
and went down with her. The story is related
also by another of the crew who speaks 10 terms
of praise Of the conduct OF the Captain and
officers. The Mendoza was Is years old, and W IS
owned by William Crossthwaite of Buffalo.
His 500 persisted 90 the boat She carried q
large cargo of coal. aud was valued at $50 900.
Cargo was insured; but the vessel was not ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign News,

LONDON, Sept. IA. "A special dispatch from
Paris to the Daily News reports that the Con-
stitutional party, 10 France, have resolved to
force Nj. Buffet to break openly with the Bona
partls!s at the next meeting Of the permanent
committee, or to convene the Assembly before
the appointed time
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Sept IA Server PAsha
telegraphs that slxty-four families, in the neigh.
borhood of Stalatz, Helzsgovua have given
IN their submission to the Government.
LONDON, Sept. l4-rhe Daily Telegraph
publishes. a special telegram from Vienna, 10
which, it is said that Moutenego has definitely
informed the lusurgent leaders that she caunot
make war against the Porte. r..
The Times, In lcadIag article, this a. N. q,
says 1t understands that Russia will attempt
to arrange conference, representing he sigma
tories ofthe treaty of 1856, with the object of
influencing the Porte regarding the future gov
ernment of the Sclavonic provinces.
PARIS, Sept IA newspaper has been
started in this city, entitled the Indicateur De
l. Exposition UniverselIe De Philadelphia, for
the purpose Of furnishing all possible iuforma-
ton about the centennial celebration.
LONDON, Sept. 14--The Standard, this
evening, sa VS.: That 6l2 men and l5S women
have recently been indicted Ia Russia, Of whom
265 we're arrested for participation in the So
calist movement. The procureur general in
the indictment, says that socialism is rapidly
spreading throughout the Empire The most
ardent propagandists of the movement belong
to the upper classes Among the indicted are
retired officers professors, justices Of the peace,
officials of all grades, and several ladies of high
family. He says, the socialists only await the
opportunity, such as a foreign war to organize
revolution at home, and put into practice their
extravagant ideas.
LONDON, Sept. l4.--The Daily News this a.
%. has special telegram from Paris, saying
that NJ. Rouher starts for Arenenberg, Swift
erland, on Wednesday, to assist at grand
BOnapartist copclaye on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
Accident,

NEW YORK, Sept. IA terrible accident
occurred here to day by which three men were
killed and several others injured. The Aerial
Ladder Fire Company had been ordered out
for practice at the junction of east Broadway
and Canal street. A ladder was raised 40
feet IN the air and eight men mounted it, VIM.
H.: Nash, chief of battalion, being at the top.
While the hremen were going through their
evolutlens the ladder suddenly cracked and
with scarcely moments warning broke off at
the second section, and those upon it were pre-
clpltated to the ground. Nash was instantly
killed, and two Of his companions, Phillip
Mouse and William Hughes, were so terribly
mangled that they died while being conveyed
to the station house. Several other persons
were more or less Injured but we're cared for
by their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
Maine Election.

PORTLAND, Sept. l4.-Returns to a. m.
from lS4 towns give Connor, Republican, for
Governor, "a S74 votes, and Roberts, Demo
crat, 80, 1913 votes. In 1874 the Republican vote
was 81 1859, and that of the Democrats 25, l23.
Connors Republican majority in these towns is
1851 against 6,626 10 the same towns last year,
a Republican loss Of 8, 945, or nearly 60 per ct.
Thi, will reduce the Republican majority to
4,5OO In the State if the ratio holds. The towos
yet to hear from gave, last year: Republican,
2l,l90; Democrat, l2,0S5. A dispatch FROM
Washington county says it has gone Democrat
by about 300 majority. Pike, Independent, is
elected. ln Calais, the Republicans have car
rled tel precincts and the Democrats one. A
special dispatch from Bangor says Plaisted,
Republican, for Congress-, is ahead Of. his ticket
and probably elected,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

WEST END ROBBERY CAsE.-Mr Wm
Riley, who was robbed at the store of Mr.. John
Bemiller, at West End, on the first iost., of
SO, yesterday sued out Warrant before JUS
.ice Thomas Brown, charging a man named
John Ruby with the felony. The warrant was
placed in the hands of constable John A. Sartn,
OF Fairfax county, who, yesterday. pursued
Ruby to Washington city, to which place he
had fed, and assisted by the District authori-
ties succeeded 10 arrestiog and bringing him to
this city, where he is now lodged 10 Jail to
await a preliminary examination before Justice
Brown. The report heretofore published that
warrant bad been issued against MIR. Bemier
for the offence. was incorrect, he being much
respected cltizeo, against whom 10 suspicion of
blame is entertained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

FUNERAL OF THE LATE 2 ENGLISH The
funeral Of MIR. q. English, who died at Rawley
Springs on the 10th, took place in Baltimore
yesterday aud was largely attended. The SER
avenue. Rev. DR.. Brantly, pastor of the Seventh
Baptist Church, Of which Mr.. Eoglish Was a
member, conducted the exercises. DR.. Brant-
ley mentioned 10 the course of his address that
at the first announcement 10 Mr.. English that
he might not recover he seemed startled,
but lifting his hands 10 prayer be said
1t is all right; | am perfectly resigned. He
doeth all things well.' At the conclusion OF
the sermon prayer was offered by the Rev. G.
W. Sanderlin, pastor Of the Franklin Square
Baptist Church. The funeral cortege then
moved to Loudon Park cemetery where after
appropriate ceremonies, the body was commit
ted to the grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

RIVER STEAMERS. 10 speaking of the bust
ness on the Potomac, the Washington Repub
lican says
Instead of the old, rickety and uncomforta
BILE steamers timd people used to be so much
afraid of, we have 10 the Jane Moseley and
Lady of the L Ike two of the strongest, best
equipped and safest steamboats, of their size il
the United States To these boats third
will 5000 be added, to ply exclusively on the
river.
LAS proof of the Increasing trade on the
river, the steamer Pilot Boy, making her two
trips week, and cou6ning them to the vicu
lty OF Blackstone Island, has had very
profitable season. 10 short, there were trips
when she had not capacity enough to do tht
business"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
LOCAL NEWS.

FREE COLLEGIATE EDUCATION. Super
;p,endeut of Public Schools calls the attentions
If persons concerned to the following circular,
which he has just received. Persons wishing
10 avail themselves of the advantages offered
can apply to him;
The Southern Orphans Educational Asso cia-
ton of Williamsburg, Virginia, through the
sssstsr ce OF the Southern Association for the
benefit of Widows and Orphans of the Southern
States. is enabled to offer free tuition and board
exclusive of fuel, lights and washing, costin G
shout S35 COY to ten male Confederate orphans
at the College of William and Mary for the
ensuing session, beginning Wednesday, October
Is, 1875. An applicant Tor any one of these ap.
pointments must certify in his application that
he lost parent in the service OF the Confederate
States, or from wounds received or diseases con
tracte1 therein also that he Is in needy clrcum-
stances. He must be qualified to enter at least
three of the Junior Glasses of the College, these
to be selected by himself parent or guardian;
The Junior Glasses are rs follows In the school
of Latin, Cesar and Grammar; IN the schocl OF
Greek, Xenophon's An 4basis and Grammar III
the school of Mathematics, Arlthmetlcs ana
Algebra in the school of Bellies Lettres, knet-
ORIG The schools of Modern Languages, Nat
ural Philosophy and Chemistry-begln with the
clements. The boy should be, at least fifteen
Benz S. Evil, Pres't. soc Asso, Williams
burg, Va. Appointments will be made ABOUT
the 18th of September.
E NJ. GARRETT,
Secretary Southern Association.
FIrn'D. A. WISE,
Sec South. Orph. Edl. Assn.
WILLIAMSBURG Va Sept l, 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

DROWNED "A man named George w. Bush
VI baltimore, Md, was thrown overheard from
., "aa machine whilst engaged 10 working it
bsf tAqua Greek, yesterday, and was drowned
Tbs o' =, ne could be rescued from the water.
VAC a Platform 90 which be was standing gave
it,ss quo aoa preclpltated him into the water and
fall supposed ne was stunned severely By the
to sava o rendered powerless to make any effort
Of v;s a's lite. He leaves family consisting
VIE and three children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
Liabilities.

NEW YORK, Sept. l4.-The total liabilities
OF Schuehandt 4 Sons, who failed on Satur-
day, are estimated at Sl,lO0,O0O, of which
$500, 600 is 10 this country. The value of their
assets will depend upon the time allowed them
for settlement !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

EMBER DAYS. The Catholics of the city OBJ
serve tomorrow and Friday and Saturday as
Ember Days. These days are set apart twice
in each season of the year for special prayer
that God may bless the fruits of the earth and
the labors of men. They are observed as fast
ing DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

STREET RAILROAD The Mayor yesterday
afternoon served notice upon the superinteu-
dent OF the workmen, who we're removing the
iron from the street railroad, to desist from the
work until some security was provided that the
company would place the street 10 order after
taking up the rails. The Mayor did not wish
the clty.to be deprived of the security afforded
oy the rails, unt some other security was sub
STUFFED 10 its place. A conference between the
ohcerS of the road and the Committee on
streets will be held and matters arranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

A HANDSOME PRESENT. Our public spirit
ed fellow citizen, Mr.. NJ. Ruben, sent to The
Superintendent of Public Schools, this morn
log, handsome map of the German Empire
for the use of WASHINGTON School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Sept IA, 4 a. m.
For the Middle States, generally cloudy
weather and areas of rain, with northerly to
easterly winds and slight changes 10 tempera-
tare and barometer during the day, followed
n [I, falling barometer during Tuesday night OF
Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
Fast Mail Trains

CINCINNATI, Sept. l3-The last mail trains,
connecting with the Pennsylvania road at Pitts
burg, arrived at Chrestlipe, Oh the Fort w ayne
and Chicago road at ll:20, aud at Columbus,
on the Pan Handle road at ll:50. Both on time,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

PERSONAL. DIR. Albert Taylor Bledsoe,
editor of the Southern Review, has removed
from his late residence 10 Baltimore, and has
engaged rooms at the boarding house of Mrs.
Wilkins in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

CORPORATION Court Judge E. NJ Lone
presiding. -Administratioo Oh the estate Of
Mary o Neal, deceased, was granted to Michael
Normile; and Timothy Ryan, Thomas Devett
asd John Harlow were appointed appraisers of
said estate.
Thomas Kelly was assigned guardian to
Michael ONeal, John O'Neal aud Mary
O'Neal, children of Patrick O'Neal, deceased.
John w. Campbell, late Sergeant, returned
the delinquent tax lists for 1874.
Miner vs.. Lee and others; chancery; report
of commissioner Johpsou filed
Stout vs.. Dickens; order submitting cause to
judge for decision or decree Ia vacation.
Court adjourned to Thursday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

Headache arises from different causes. Con-
gestive Headache is produced by an undue
quantity OF blood 10 the braio, to which high
llvers. robust people and young women are liza
BILE. DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills regulate the
bowels aud thus divert the current of blood from
the BRAIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

CoLoRED TRUSTEES. The Trustees of Lee
and Seaton School buildings held a meeting
last plight, Rev s. w. Madden in the chair and
Geo. Bryant, Secretary, when the bill of Geo.
l.. Seaton, for services as manager of the school
houses, amounting to some 5000, with $lS5 so
paid out for work upon the houses was present
ed. The latter amount was ordered to be paid,
but the Board declined to order the payment OF
the bill for services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

Our PUBLIC SCHOOLS are already filled to
overhowiug, and it will soon be again matter
of some ai,ulty to provide house room, aot :
witbstaudug the great capacity OF the Peabody
bulldog. The Clerk of the School Board
opened his Office half an hour 10 advance OF the
time yesterday. ADD instead of the one hour
prescribed. had to work four, 10 issuing per-
mirs. Already Washington School has forty
four pupils 10 excess Gifts capacity Lee, twen-
ty-6ve, and HaIlowell, twenty-six; Snowden
alone having less than its full number, and that
school being only three below its capacity, as
at present organized, though with full corps
of teachers, ftty-three more could be received.
This increase is very gratifying, especially as
it seems that it Is not at the expense of the pri-
vats schools, some Of which. we understand,
have opened much better than they did last
year.
THE BURNING OF THE A. NJ & o. R. R.
SHOPS. The Lyuchburg Star 10 its notice of
the burning ofthe shops of the A. NJ. & D. R.
r. in that city, mention of which of was made
10 yesterdays Gazette, says that the origin of
the fire is somewhat mysterious, but the gener-
ally received impression is that it caught from
stationary engine outside OF the building, and
almost touching the round house, which was
crowded with locomotives and was only saved
by the most strenuous exertioos. The most
valuable portion of the machinery was only
very slightly injured, while the greater part of
the less costly is nearly or quite worthless. The
burning of the shops is heavy blow to a large
number of the citizeos, who are now out of
employment, ADD will probably be compelled
to leave the city, as it is not likely the shops
will be rebuilt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

POLICE REPORT Mayors Office jaime.
SHINES, for vagrancy, was sent to the Work
House for ninety days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
The MINERAL BUREAU has received samples

The MINERAL BUREAU has received samples
of ore from the Johns Mt Iron Company,
whose property located near Newport, Giles
county, includes ore and timber lands with a
charcoal furnace, and all the appurtenances
necessary to the successful working of the same.
The ore, which exists in great quantity near
the turosce, is said to be rich in iron, free from
sulphur, phosphorus, and other deleterious
substances, and to make superior pig metal,
from which first class blooms have been pro-
duced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
VIZ b. SMITH s. CO.,

" h. SMITH s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE FISH,
OYSTERS AND GAME,
FAIRFAX ST. AND MARKET SPACE, u
Would inform their friends and the public that
they have commenced the above business and
would be pleased to furnish them with anything
in their line. Having made arrangements at
thei' house, On Market space by fitting up ICE
BOXES, we are prepared to furnish MELONS,
FISH and CLANS from our ice boxes at all
hours of the day and night, and all who favor
us with their trade can depend on getting them
fresh at sll times.
jy 23-2m w. 81. SMITH & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
Radical Ward Meetings.

The Radical voters Of the several Wards met
at the usual meeting places last highland elect.
ed delegates to the County Convention, which
is to assemble at the old Court House to-.
morrow.
FIRST WARD.
At the First Ward meeting l. G. O'Neal
was called to the chair and John Birrell acted
as Secretary. The attendance was small. The
following delegates we're chosen K. Bell jr,
George L. Seaton, John Brill, I. l.. Tancill,
l. e. ONeal, H. Tancill and E Evans.
SECOND WARD.
The meeting in the Second Ward was held
at the usual place, l.. Patton, President, 10 the
chair, aud John BirreIl acting as Secretary
Speeches were made by |. Fisher and r. Miles,
and the following we're chosen delegates: Geo.
W. HOLIDAY, Henry Lewis, Edward Sullivan
j. Harrison, Richard Miles aud Armstead
Webb. AiterDates, Thornton Jones and j. T..
Ford.
After adopting resolutions tavoring Sena-
tOrlal Convention, the meeting adjourned to
meet subject to the call of the PRECEDENT.
THIRD WARD.
The Third Ward meeting washed at the old
Court House, and was called to order by r. W.
z. Garrett. T. j. Edelin, was called to the
chair, aud Robert q. Armstrong appointed
Secretary.
The following delegates were appointed ::
7. j. Edelin,, r. G. Armstrong, Robert Brad
dock, w. L. Penn, Westel Willouehby, Arm
stead West, John Sales, HauibaI King, A. +.
Lumpkos and John Fields. Aternates, Samuel
H, fiebower and A. Boston Crupper.
MIR. r. W. P. Garrett addressed the meeting
at length.
! FOURTH WARD.
The meeting in the Fourth Ward was held at
the colored Odd Fellows Hall, on Columbus
street, R. Lyles ia the chair and L. B. Pinn
acting as Secretary.
The following delegates were appointed T.
B Piuu. r Lyles, Ed. Hughes, VIM Miller,
John MadelIa and j. Montgomery
1t was agreed that the Ward Club meet on
the second Tuesday of each MONTH
The officers Of the meeting were elected per-
mauent officers of the Ward Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

DARKER MILLS BLEACHED COTTONS
- Another case of those splendid Cottons.
Also Androscog in and other popular brands.
d. +. BRASHEAR,
sep IA No 100 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

COUNTY ITEMS. Jefferson lacey, treasurer,
comm eDces the collection Of taxes for the year
1875 in Jefferson Magisterial district, at Odd
Fellows hall. Columbia turnpike, where be
will remain until the 10th inst, and will be in
Washington district. at g. O. Wunder's on
the 2ls. 90 and 23d inst, and Arlington dis.
trict, at Balls K roads, on the 5th. 9th and
7th of October. Auy person falling TO pay any
State taxes or county levies by the lst of Dc.
cember will incur peoalty Of five per centum
The fuoeral Of Harvey f. Ellis, Of Arlington,
on Sunday, was largely attended. MIR. Ellis
was native of Lewis county, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14
IT F. HENRY's SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Wishing my school to be near an open play
ground, an advantage it has not heretofore had
l shall open its next and Fourteenth Annual
Session in Mr.. Charles Powelps School Build
ing, on Queen, between Washington and Co.
luInbus streets, on MONDAY, Sept 49,
The course of study comprises the elementary
and advanced English Branches, Mathematics
and the Natural Sciences, and if sufficiently
large classes can be formed to justify it, Profess
sors will be employed to give instruction to ad-
vsnced students in the Ancient and Modern
Languages
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches taught, range from So to SIS per quar-
ter, payable in advance
N. B.-The School room will be open for the
reception and classification of pupils every
morning after Sept 5, from O clock to IL N.
AUG diff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

pLACK ALPACAS AND PURE MO-
- HAIR-Just received the best brands at
popular prices. Also Black Cashmres choice
goods and very cheap.
ID. f. BRASHEAR,
aan Ia No 100 Kinn at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

REMOVAL:
IS. j. REED,
Announces to his friends and customers that he
has removed his stock of POTOMAC SHAD
and HERRINGS to NOS. % UNION ST. and
III SOUTH WHARVES where, in connection
with his former fish business, he will keep con-
stantly on hand large and varied assortment of
EASTERN FISH.
Has now on hand 600 bbls different grades of
Fish, consisting of GROSS and NET SHAD,
MESS SRAD in kits, FAMILY ROE HER
RING, bsrreled MACkEREL MESS MACK
EREL in kits, and SPLIT and ROUND HER
RINGS, to which he invites the attention Of the
public.
The business will in future be conducted by
S. j. REED and J. A. CUNNINGHAM.
jy l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-14

1LD MADEIRA and PALE SHERRY
~ WINES, very fne just revived
jel4 RIB. LAWSON s. co.
NEW MACKEREL and MESS SHAD just
~ received by g. WIN. RAMSAY,
aug3 Corner King and St. Assph SITS.
G MALL HAMS, Sugar-cured Shoulders and
~ Breakfast Pieces just received by
jy II j. G. & E. MlLBURN.