Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-22
NEWS OF THE u A y.
{" To .hop the very age and body Of the Times"

VIM ?. Byrne, the first mate of the snip
King Philip, has been scnteucedin Rlo Janelro
to twelve years Imprisonment for the murder
of the steward. The ship sailed from BaIti-
more last May for San Francisco In Aunap
oils Roads mutiny occurred Oh board and
some OF the crew were charged With attempting
to fire the vessel. She put into Pernambuco
October lst, and after leaving there riot &C.
cured and she was taken ioto Rio Janelro
Some of the worst of the mes were put OF,
and with them Byrue.
1t has been rumored for the past few days
that the striking miners 10 the Lehigh, Pa, re-
glop would resume work to-day, but the rumor
has not been traced to reliable source. Some
small collieries will probably strike 10, how
! eyer, which may be the beginning Ut general
resumption.
A telegram from Fort Sill reports the sur
render OF portion Of the Quotad band OF In
dams. This tribe is perfectly wild, and one Of
the most troublesome in the Southwest. The
| indications are that the whole tribe will
| come 10.
Both houses of the South Carolina Legisa-
,ure on Saturday, by decided majorities, re-
| fused to demand the removal of Treasurer Car
duza. This result is au endorsement OF Gov.
| Chalnbcrlin, aud was sustained by the Conser-
vatiVe members.
The Postmaster General has issued authorl-
ta,ivc instructions to postmasters that on all
placed 10 their offices, postage must be prepaid
at the rate OF one cent Tor one uubce Or traction
thereof.
The u. S. steamship Tuscarora has sailed
| from Honolulu for the Samoan Islands, carry
ing Col. Stelnbcrger the emissary, whose mis-
sion is said to be the acquisition OF these fer
| tile spots in the South Pacific for the American
| Government.
Four of The Todd county, Ky, Ku-Klux
have been arrested and are to be tried to-day.
y company of State militia has arrived in the
County, aud there is no apprehension OF an at
| tempt at rescue.
Gov. Alien, of Ohio, has taken prompt meas
ures to suppress disorder at the StraitsVille
mines The white miners are said to be deter
mined to drive the colored miners from the
field if any attempt is made to put them IN.
Major General Mcdowell was 10 Charleston,
S. c., last week, where he inspected the troops.
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it is reported, were found satisfactory. The
General left for Columbia on Friday.
A ST. Paul dispatch says that some OF the
friends of Rev. DR.. y. B. Kuickerbocker of
Minneapolis. talk of presenting his ftoess for
the vacant Bishoprlc Of Illinois to the notice OF
the leading men of that diocese.
The tobacco manufacturers Of St. Louis have
sent to Washington protest against the decis-
ion of Commissioner Douglass, that the in
creased tax of four cents per pound on tobacco
went into fleet 90 the Sd instant.
A dispatch from Quebec, Of Saturdays date,
says that the railroads still continue blocked
with snow, that 90 mails had arrived from the
West, and that the same was the case else
where liz Canada.
Colonel Faben, who was conspicuous two or
three years since 10 negotiations 10 behalf of
| Batz tor annexation of ST. Domingo, died in
Elizabeth, N. j., few days ago.
The Irish societies of New York city aud
Brooklyn are taking steps to hold public meet
ngs in order to express regret for the death OF
John Mitchell.
The creditors of the lumber firm Of Geo. B.
James Il Co., recently failed, met 10 Boston 90
Saturday to choose assignees The liabilities of
| the firm amount to 50. 500, OOO
| During the year 1874 the Postmaster Gene
raj imposed fines and made deductions from
the pay of contractors in about 300 cases OF
mail failures, etc.
1t is said in New York that Mr. Beecher
will probably be called as a witness for the de.
fence by Wednesday or Thursday.
The entire tribe Of Sheebil Indians, about ! 50
in number, were baptized into the Mormon
Church at St. George, Utah, on Friday.
| The Montreal banks are reported to be ship
ping large amounts Of gold to New York.
1t is ruuored that ex-senator Chandler is to
be appointed to the Russian Mission.