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New-York tribune., 1875-07-15
GRAND JURY ACTION IN BROOKLYN.

Justice Riley, who committed Loader anu
Prco Ia await the ctop Of the Grand Jdry, appeaie ea be-
fore the Jury yesterday, Ia testify to the examination oi
the aroused on charge of perjury The Jury nspeet.a
the Raymond street Jail in the afternoon They VIII
make their preseDt.ns the Court OF Sessions " DAY
New-York tribune., 1875-07-15
TIE DOCK DEPARTMENTS ENGINEER.

1t was supposed that the Dock Commission
crs in executive session yesterday, would appoint ncw
Chief Engineer OF the Department In place Of Gen.
Charles X. Graham. This not done, however. but
Gen Ggabass successor will he appointed this week.
phere are many apple ants for the position.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-15
THE STENCIL FROM OIL WORKS.

TO the Lditor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Your article on CITY Scents" in to-
days issue has attracted my attention. You make two
or three illusions Hunters Point. which appre
eatcd BY us who happen at present be living In the
New-York tribune., 1875-07-15

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
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wffhB 1HIs DN-A n.
JsOS f-all. JAP Hell Co. Ferry. 13I
wAiFP Ilis Day NJ
Sandy Hook 5.3I Gov, island. 607 Hell G. Ferry 7zo
New-York tribune., 1875-07-15

sT0 whom he bore 50 fell erutch,
He noer gave quarter To am sIch.
ilIadibras.
tIIis horses hoOv'd with flint
lHenTy King, 1891 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22
a MIar<icrOuS Assault.

The Evening Telegram of Monday contained
an account Of the examination before His Houcr
the Mayor. OF john O I5ren. Of the Planters
Hotel, charged with dsorlcrly conduct toward
two females, mother and daughter the latter
OF whom has young baby, vino had been stop
plug at his hotel. Frou all VT Ca u gather. this
report OF the trial WHICH We did not see pro
per 10 give publicity to in cur columns, ard
n0w ouIy Incidentally uIludc to was much less
severe than the facts SWORD to Ly witnesses
would have Justified Il reporter lu giving. For,
whatever the character "t the plaintiffs of
which We know pothlrg-th conduct of o Brian
wa, wholly ju>tliabic aud brutal.
Yesterday muruing about 9 u'tluck O'Brl.u
proceeded to the Telegram office and seeing
Mr.. B. g. White, BUSINESS manager of the ~.
per, and who had furnished the notes for he
report, thong h whe' her or not be wrote it We
are uot apprsed-lu the press room, approach
him aud handed him paper-a retractiop.
we presume - Which he CURED him to sign.
Ii We are corr. city informed, Mr.. White re-
marked To y Brcu that he could not retract
what was simply report Of the proceeding Of
the Mayors Court, aud, il seems. continued the
reading, bending over the imposing stone on
which the paper lay. at that moment o. Bren
drew pistol, presented il close to the lace of
Mr.. White ANA fired. The bali entered the
lett check, crushed the upper jaw aud Knocked
ou' onc OF the molar teeth = ball and tooth were
elected IRON the mouth Of the wounded man.
liz Tell a. the fire Capt W. e.. Barrett, editor
ut the paper. WAS OF the upper floor at he time
aud hearlng y BfcnS Voice below, started
down the steps. a. he reached the head of
the stairs y Brcn fired upon Mr.. White, aud
immediately thereafter discharged shot at
Capt. Barrett, though frrtunately missed hl1
alm. Several gentlemen witnessed the affair.
OBrleu then walked from the office, and pro-
cceded to the corner OF Milan aud Spring
streets where he remained coDversng with some
gentlemen for several minutes. Meantime, no
policeman being at hand. Administrator U,z,
as an officer OF the city, arrested him. He Was
INN edatcy committed to Jail.
This assault was so brutal, cowarlly and un-
provoked that the most profound Indignation
was tclt by ali classes of our criz,us As the
case will come before the courts, We withhold
any further expression of opinion 10 the matter
than to remark that things have come to flu,
pass when newspaper cannot give plain, uu-
vanished report of a trial except at the jcop-
ardy of the life of the editor
We are grati6cd to add that Mr.. Whites
wouod, though extremely painful. is not con-
sidered dangerous Last night he was doing
WE'LL Shreveport Times
The Mr.. b. Z. White alluded to ia the above
account is a native, aud ,until recently was u
resident of this city, where be has many rela-
tiyes and friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"To show the pery age and body of the r.

Sharkey, the escaped murderer, arrived at
Santander yesterday from Cuba
The sub-Treasury at New York yesterday
sold $l,0O0,000 gold at from | Is $50 to ll6 o.
Rev. Alexander S. Healy. pastor OF ST..
James's Catholic Church, in Boston, died
yesterday. He was born at or near Macon,
Ga, in 1886.
The Presidential election 10 Peru has result
ed in favor of Seuor Pardo. There was much
disorder 10 Lima, and several persons were
killed and wounded.
The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered
that the interest filling due on the lst OF No
vember on the 6vc-tweuty bonds be paid from
and after Monday next without rebate.
1t is reported that Chicago is to have Dew
university, which is to be called the "Univer-
sity of the West, and to be under the contro
of the Reformed Episcopal Church, with Bish
op Cheney as Chancellor.
civil suit has been commenced by Samue
G. Archer against Thomas n Davis, receiver
OF the Ocean Bank, New York, for the recov
cry of ten thousand dollars in United States
bonds which he had 10 the bank on special de
post at the time the bank was IObbed 10 1869
The floods in England have caused immense
damage 10 the valley Of the river Don, many
| coal aud iron mines having been flooded, anC
! thousands Of operatives thruwU out OF employ.
menf. Great damage is also reported iron
other quarters.
DIR. Lavoil, in charge Of the fisheries protec
ton service in the Gulf Of st. Lawrence, in
forms the Dominion fisheries department tina
a great abundance of cod fish prevailed at tht
AlagdalCn Islands as usual at this season, ant
| herring and mackerel were struck 10 large
quantities on the 18th inst
The Pennsylvania legislative committe 10
| vcstigatiug the affairs of the Treasury of thu
State, have agreed on report setting fortl
that IN the last ten years 81 Us 30l has beer
un!awtully taken from the Treasury on accoun
OF interest, and from 1870 to 1874 there ap
pears to have been an excess of premium
charged In the purchase of gold for interest OF
gold bearing bonds amounting to Sl2l APT.
The Supplementary Book Fair opened yes
terday morning at the sacsrocms of the man
ayers, Mcssrs George a. Lcayitt Il Co., a
Clluton Hall, New York. Hereafter but on
fall fair will be held, about the first week il
October. The attendance was good, and tn
sales, il is thought, will be more lhan 500, 900
| The chief displays at the Fair are made by th
ii us of Harper, Appleton aud Scribucr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

The California election appears to have been
decided on local issues. The election of Carr,
Republican, as Superintendent Of Public To-
struction is confirmed. Church. the democratic
candidate for police judge OF San Francisco,
was defeated by over two thousand ma
jority in a total vote of $4,000. The vote 90
the other Judicial ca ndidates shows total dis
regard for party ties, the probate and municipal
judges elect being republicans and the county
and three district judges democrats by MAORI
ties ranging from 5000 to 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22
ALExApzDR1A. v1Ra1NIA.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER q.

<4St st. Louis dispatch says sensation was
Ureated in that city yesterday by the announce.
ment that every distillcr and recti6er under iu-
diotment there, with the exception of Jontt &
Co., had plead guilty aud permitted default to
be entered against them in the suits charging
them with frauds on the revenue, The excep-
ton, it is said claims family connections with
the President, and depends on that circum-
stance to get out of trouble. The amount in-
volved will aggregate several hundred thou
sand dollars, including a lot of twelve hundred
barrels Of whiskey, aud another OF six hundred
barrels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

Reports OF the Irish Catholic benevolent
Union IN session at Rochester, N. Y, show
that within the past year sixty new societies
have been added, three that had gone out from
the union had returned, aud the union is about
to bring the Irish benevolent societies ofCanada
within its Influence. Within the past year
$lls,00O has been expended 10 the cause OF
charity by the members of the union. Treas
urer's receipts for the past year 1886; ex-
penditures SLABS, and the balance on hand
$1,427.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

Mr.. Scott, President of the Pennsylvania
R. R., was in Washington yesterday on invita-
ton Of the Postmaster General, and had long
conference with the latter with reference to at
fordiug the Postofioe Department increased
facilities on the railroads under his control for
the distribution and connection of the mails 10
the South and Southwest. MIR. Scott promised
to do ali 10 his power to meet the demands Of
the Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

YEARLY MEETING OF FRIENDS The YEAR
~ meeting OF the Society of Friends (Hicksite)
will begin 10 the meeting house 90 Lombard
street, near Euta~, 10 Baltimore, on Sunday
morning next, continuing tbroug h the week.
Prominent members from different States will
be present, among whom may be mentioned,
Sunderland P Gardner, of New York, and
George Truman and Mary S. Lppincott, Of
Philadelphia. Public meetings will be held
morning, afternoon and evening on Sunday,
and others will be arranged for during the
week. The Committee on Iodiap Affairs will
House this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

A dispatch from Paris, KY, says r. T. Davis,
eldest son Of the late Senator Carrot Davis,
was found dead in his bed yesterday morning.
His death is supposed to have been caused by
an overdose Of chloral. which be had been in
the habit of using as an anodyne for pain.
Mr.. Davis was president of the Northern Bank
of Kentucky
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

CLARKE COUNTY lrEMs.-The meeting of
the survivors OF the Army of Northern virginia
held in Berryvllle, on Mauday for the purpose
OF perfecting arrangements to attend the ipau.
guratiou OF the Jackson statue, was not as
largely attended as was hoped but those pre-
sent manifested much interest 10 the matter,
and committees were appointed to confer with
the Winchester committee 10 regard to railroad
transportation, and to ascertain the names Of
those soldiers who design to be present 10 Rich
mood on the Goth inst
Messrs. Conrad and Mccormick, special COM
mIss!oners, sold on Friday last, the estate of
hugh NJ. Nelson, deceased, containing $50
acres, to II. NJ. Nelson at $2l per acre.
Clarke Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

A very large republican torch-ight process
sloo,io honor of the Ohio victory, took place 10
Philadelphia last evening. Governor. elect
Hayes, Of Ohio, and Ex-Governor Dix, of New
York, and Governor Hartranft, of Pennsylvania
were in the procession,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

A telegram received at the British Foreign
Office from Minister Wade says the guarantees
obtained from China Include the dispatch of
mission to England with an apology for the
Yuonau outrage, and safe conduct to Bur-
nah tor the Commissioners Of Inquiry. The
reported shipment Of arms and ammunition
from Eogland to China is confirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

NJ. Ruher's recent speech at Ajaccio will be
discussed at the meeting of the French Cabinet
to-day. 1t is stated that the members of the
Left will, on the meeting of the Assembly,
move that the date of dissolution be fixed, 10
the hope of procuring vote adverse to Nj.
Ruffet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

The preliminary work of shaking shaft on
the French coast, near Calais, for the Channel
tunnel will be begup next week. The shaft will
be sunk to depth Of 100 metres, or little
over 327 feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

A dispatch from Richmond, Indiana says:
Gen. SOL Smith, one of the most prominent of
Indiana generals during the war, died yester-
day at his residence near Cambridge City from
cancer of the stomach, originating from bis be-
ing crushed beneath horse at the battle of
Gainesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

10 the suit at New York of Charles Fl. Neil
son vs.. VIM. Tracy, executor of the late Cou-
gresham Brooks, motion was made in the
Supreme Court chambers yesterday, for stay
and commission, in order to take the evidence
of the wife and daughter Of deceased, now iu
Europe. The suit arises out of the Credit Mo-
bier dividends on stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22
PORT OF aLEX.l.r4tRI.f, 0CY'R. %.

gun lose.... 10 vi loon TlSes.......... morn
Sun sets ...............5 10 High water..... q W
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk. to F A
Reed. She reports passing feet of nearly fifty
sail in the river bound up.
Schrs West Dennis and Albert Mason, from
Georgetown, for repairs.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by + A
Reed.
Steamer Express Baltimore, by Jos Broders
il 20.
Steam tug Smith Petty, for Crishsld, where
she will b. engaged for some time in towing the
scows employed by the dredging machine at
work there improving the harbor
Schr NJ Bird, MHtanzas, by w A Smoot
Schrs Convoy and NJ Richards, from George
town.
MEMORANDA
Schr L Cowperthwat, for this port, cleared
at Bristol 10 h.
Schr Laura Messer, hence, at Portlsnd 20:h
Schrs Maggie Z Fisk and q + Young. hence
for Boston, passed by Vineyard Haven 10Th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

The subterranean gallery of the new St.
Gothard Tunnel will be $4,000 metres long.
1t is not expected that the opening will take
place before 1880, as the drift advances but
seven metres per day, and only 1880 metres
have been excavated so far.
The Irish citizens Of St. Louis are thinking
of erecting monument to O'Conoe in that
city. MIR. Thomas Farrell, sculptor of Dut,.
lin, has sent them design, the estimated cost
of which would be $50 500
A fire broke out 10 the attic OF Grafton COUP
ty IN. Y. poor house yesterday, consuming
two large houses and most of the stable and
contents. The oversccr and family and one
hundred paupor inmates were all saved. Loss
$50, 900; insurance $4,000.
Messrs. Rankin & Co., wool Dealers of Troy,
n: l., have suspended payment. Their la
bllitles are $4,000; cash assets sufficient to
pay sixty cents on tie dollar, and they expect
to resume.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

The farming community has been busy for
several weeks past 10 seeding wheat, and a
large humber have finished up their season 5
work in this respect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22
MARRIED..

At St Pauls Church, Alexandria, Va, Oct
2lst. 1875, by Rev. Geo H. Norton, d. D., ED
WARD S. FAWCEIT and MARY GOULD
Ing, daughter of j. Wallace Hootf, of this city
EDAM, PINEAPPLE and SAPSAGO
IL CHEESE just received by
G, VIM. RAMSAY,
oct s Corner King and St. Asaph sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22
y TOCkHOLDERS' MEETING.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the UPPER POTOMAC STEAMBOAT CO.
will take place on WEDNESDAY, the tenth
day of November next, at the Custom House, in
Alexandria, at 10 O clock a. N.
oct 22-td P. Il. TROTH, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

FREIGHTs. The cattle shipments from the
Southwest over the Virginia Midland Road are
immense, many large cattle trains passing here
every Sunday night 1t is asserted that this
road is doing much larger freight business
than at any time since its completion. Cor
louisville Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

IRON ORE. Speed on the Washington and
Ohio Railroad through the mountain into the
Valley of Virginia where such mines of wealth
are awaiting development. The iron ore backs
upon the west side of the Shenandoah in Clarke,
are likely to prove exceedingly rich. There is
not an inch Of territory through which the line
OF the Washington and Ohio railroad extends
westward that will not be able to contribute to
the trade of the road.-Loudom ENTERPRISE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

would not be unwilling to wear the badge.
lApplsuse
Capt. Kemper sid, though not identified
with the brigade, he having been, during The
war, stationed at distant point Fort Sum.
ter, IN the artillery service, yet he also advocat.
ed the badge proposed by Col. Ball. aod sec
onded the MOTION to reconsider.
Gen. Corse said whilst opposing the badge
which should bear his name, he confessed he
would be proud to see his old brigade marching
IN the procession, a; Richmond, with other or
carnations OF the army. He had shared with
then the prlvatioDs OF the march, and the BIZ
Vouac, and the perllous dangers Of battle, and
whenever he had called upon them in the hour
OF duty, he never knew them to fail to respond.
w hatever promotion he had received he owed
to the valor othis gallant comrades in the field.
(Applause.)
The motion to reconsider was carried and the
badge as proposed by Col Ball adopted.
Capt. Hooe moved that all those of this
meeting who might be 10 Richmond on Sun
day, the 24th, be constituted committee to
represent the l7th Va Regiment at the fune-
raj ceremonies of the late Gen. Geo. E. Pick
EFT, to take place on that day.
Gen Corse sympathized with the purpose of
the resolution and hoped if any ofthe regiment
we're present in Richmond, 90 that day they
would represent the regiment as a Committee
The meeting then at 81 o'clock adjourned.
SlDce the above was written the Gazette has
been requested to state BY the Virginia Midland
railroad Company, that an arrangement has
been perfected by which they can carry passen-
gers over their road to Richmond and return,
upon the occasion above referred to, for S. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-22

j. NJ Hill agreed to print the badges on silk
ribbon, for Is cents each, and was so author.
lied
Mr.. Lloyd suggested, 10 view of the fact that
the cars from Baltimore might come here
crowded With passengers, that an arrangement
should be made SO as to ascertain the Gum
bers CT those going, and have sufficient trans.
portatiou provided.
Capt. w. ID. Stuart moved that commit.
tee of three be appointed, Of which Gen. Corse
should be chairman, to ascertain the names of
those going.
Capt. as. NJ. Steuart moved as an amend.
meot, that notice be given in the newspapers
that those going leave their names at thu Bank
ing House Of W. D. Corse, L. Co. Carried.
The chair appointed as committee Can't.
w. D. Stuart, Lieutenant A. Z. Kell, and
Mr.. Richard Avery.
COL Ball moved reconsideration of the
vote on the badge, and said that upon reflec
ton be thought that it should be Inscribed,
"Corse's Brigade, Picketts Division" with
the letters "A. N. w." written beneath, and
made speech complimentary and eu!ogistic
OF Corses Brigade, and its achievements dur
iog war, and compared Ii with any other sim-
lar organization 10 the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia. He said it had 20 distinctive dcutif-
cation save the game of its gallant Command
er (Gen. Corse.) 10 the procession would be
seen Mabonc's Brigade, the "Stonewail" Bri-
gade, the Black Horse Cavalry, aud if Alexan-
dria was represented it could be 10 90 more
fitting manner than under the name of Corse's
Brigade, that had won honor upon so MANY
fields. As for himself though member of
different branch of the service cavalry yet he
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1875-05-12
Latest.

LONDON, April SOth.-A terrible disaster occurred
to-day at eolliery in Talk-oftbs-hn. in Stafford
shire. BY an explosion of coal gas. Thirty miners
were killed, and some seriously wounded.
London Races.
The 1000 guineas stakes came on for decision at
New Market to-day, and as usual brought out field
of the best threeyearold FLIES Of the year. The IA
voriie was Lord Daphlin's brown FLY "Perse." who
was thought so well Of that six to Eve in her favor
was obtained before thestart. Her performance how
ever did realize the anticpations of her hackers
for the race was Won quite easily by Lord Falmouth
"spiuaway," a comparative outsider in betting. who
rated at IL l. and who defeated the Avorite by
fully two lengths. Lord Barrugtons FLY "Chaplet.
late Madonna" against whom 6 to l was laid took
the second place, 'Tantne'' the fourth. Renee" the
6fth and "Musket" sixth.
In the House of Commons last evening Sir Michael
H. Beach. Chief Secretary for Ireland said arrange
ments hayebeen made to prevent any interference with
the American riasmen. and they would have no rsa-
complain of the operation of the law relating
to bearing arms, any other law.
Belgium Answers Germany's Note.
BRUssELs, April SOth-Bslgium sent answer to-
day to Gerlnanys last note. Count Asperent Lynjen
Minister of Foreign Affairs. will make an explanation
in regard to the correspondence in the Chamber of the
Assembly next week.
MonasterIes In Germany to be Abolished.
BERLIN, April sOth.-Emperor William has signed
the bill for the abolition of all monasteries in Germa
ny. This action is duo the influence of Prince Bis
marck who threatened to resign unless the bill be-
came law.
Germany, Belgium aud Roman Catholics.
LONDON, April sOth.-A dispatch to the Daily
Telegraph from Berlin says the Prussian Govern
ment intends to ignore the letter of sympathy ad-
dressed by tho Roman Catholic Bishops of Great
Britain to those in Germany.
A Times special from Berlin reports that the Bel
gian Minister of Justice made an explicit statement
that the Belgian Court was incompetent to take up
the proceedings against Duehesne, and this statement
has been transmitted.
The Berlin Government Committee of the Prussian
diet have prepared bill declaring Old Catholics enti
tied to a share of the Roman Catholic Church Gene
teries and propOrtonate to their numbers
compared with other Catholics.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1875-05-12
PASSENGERS.

Prom san francisco per d Murray May SIR and Nh
Barker Miss uummiston, Mr. Barker, Steiningeri
Al Chelug Al Sing All Pong.
Prom san Francisco per stmr Mikado. May 9Ms Lake,
Miss Banee Cook Mr. and Mrs Shila6er. Mr. Nor
En Surgeon Henneberg Mr. L0Wenberg Frank sharp and
70 ssoQui class.
Prom Windward Ports, per stmr Kilanea, May e-Iher
Ass the King aud Queen Miss Bekley. Ms Boyd Miss
1ga Miss poa Mrs SELF Miss Baisdeli Van Ceye Ms
Wood and 20 deck.
tqf NiniWrd ports per stmr kIauea, May l0-Mrs : q
ier Macfariane Nm Felbehr Mrs Hall. W Parke,
NJ n Browne u Schef1er Aiken. Mrs Make, Miss
Wilder der Wilder, jr. Mrs Severance DR. Enders,
heiae, Miss KEmaka-St deck
to San Francisco per d. c. Murray. May I'm Hyde,
Aey Doane 5lauu Miss Campbell, Dr. Fitzsimmous,
3 sharpe Moore, Peterson Mrs Alexander chill
elen, Miss Alexander Sam1 Morris Mrs stewart child,
White