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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10
County, Items.

REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
Columbia School, in Arlington, Mr.. j. r
Barnhouse, teacher, commenced Monday, with
an attendance Of about thirty scholars. MIR. B
has the reputation Of being an able instructor
and it is to be hoped the year of 1875, viii
be brighter one 10 the annals of Columbia
School.
There is much sickness 10 the county at pres
eDt. A week ago MIR. Philip WreDn, one of our
most worthy citizens, died, after very sbor,
illness, Of typhoid fever. Mr.. Harvey Ellis, who
lately purchased farm in Arlington, is sick
with the same fever. and not expected to live.
The Republicans ofthe various Districts meet
Monday evening, the 18th inst, to elect dele.
gates to the Nominating Convention that meets
ID Alexandria on the 18th iust. to nominate
candidates to the House of Delegates. As to
whom will be nominated, it is conceded that
|. &. O'Neal will be renomiuated, but as to
who the other will be time must tell.
n gentlemen living in the county, long ago,
had foe buggy blanket stolen; the other day
az idle wind discovered it to him, on the per-
500 of a coored woman, converted into gar
ment of underware, but be, being exceeding
modest, did not make reprisal.
Rev. MIR. Phelps preached in Arlington last
Sunday, 10 his usual sinner squclcbing manner,
to church crowded.
The Canal Company will soon build new
bridge and the Arlington Turnpike Company
don't object, for it is needed.
LIJTELL's LIVING AGE.-The numbers Of
The Living Age for September 4th aud 18th
contain Memoirs Of Count de Segur, and The
First Stewart 10 England, from the Quarterly
Review; Nan; Summer Scene, from Black.
wood; The Mediterranean of Japan, and Prof
Cairnes, from the Fortnightly Review; Thomas
Ellwood, from Leisure Hour; Hans Christian
Andersen, from the Spectator; with iustanents
of German Home Life. "Fated to be Free I"
aud 1.-The Dilemma, and the usual choice
poetry and miscellany.
A new volume began July lst With fifty
two numbers, of sixty-tour large pages each, Tag
gregaiog over 5000 pages year, the subscrip-
ton price (SS) is low; or still better, for $40 so
any one Of the American 81 monthcs or week
lies is sent with The Living Age for year,
both postpaid. Littell & Gay, Boston, Pub.
fishers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

Copenhagen dates Of the 9Th inst. received
at London say that the quantity aud quality of
the Danish wheat crop is greatly above the
average, and that there will be large surplus
for expectation. The reports from Sweden arc
also favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

There will be religious and secular observ.
auce Of the twelfth Of September 10 Baltimore.
Mayor Vansant has issued his proclamation de-
clariug the 18th municipal holiday. The Old
Defenders will parade on Monday, under the
escort of the Fifth Regiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

AT the meeting Of the Conservatives of Spot
sylvaua county, on Monday last, resolution
introduced by COL Goodwin, to pay no taxes
except to carry on the State Government and
the Free schools, was debated and indefinitely
postponed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF SUMAC. Owing
to the pro,racted rains Of July and August,
much of the early gathering oil Sumac could
not be cured, aud parties were unable even to
gather on account of the rains aud the want of
SUP to dry. The result is that the crop this
year will fall greatly below that of some years
past. The scarcity has already caused an advance
10 the Richmond market, from one dollar to Que
dollar and twenty five cents per huodred pounds
-FredercksLlrQ Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

The Maryland Democratic State Central
Committee held meeting in Baltimore yes
tcrday. There was full attendance, and
prompt measures We're instituted to arrange for
the coming ca mpagn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

The affairs of the National Gold Bank and
Trust Company of San Francisco are progress
ing favoraby. 1t has paid claims and deposits
to the amount of over 81 OOO, 900. and its state
mcnt shows surplus of 81, 10000 as regards
depositors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

SUNDAY School CONVENTIONAL call has
been issued by the Sunday School of All De-
nominations Of the City of Richmond" for a
grand Sunday School Convention of all denom-
nations, to be held u r Richmond, beginning the
9th day Of October next Every Sunday School,
of every Evangelical denomination, is authoriz.
ed aud requested to seed one delegate. All
ministers Of the Gospel of every denomination
are ex ofico members of the Convention. The
committee of arrangements request that these
delegates be elected at once. and their names
sent to Charles p Rady, Secretary, Richmond,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

Rev. Pike Powers, formerly of Stauoton, has
been elected assistant minister of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Richmond, and will be n
charge of st. Andrews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

The following is the official vote cast at the
primary election held 10 this county on the 7th
instant to nominate candidate of the Conser
yative party for the next House Of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Sept 9.-Cattle
receipts 28OO; market fairly active under q
scsrcer supply; extra Steers + sOaS6 Is: com.
men to good BASS So Texans 2 75aS3 rs; choice
sold at So; shipments $50. Hogs-receipts 5000
market weak; sales mostly at 7aS7 81; light
25aS7 90; heavy 50a$7 so; Phiadolphia S so
sS9; shipments 1000 Sheep receipts 500; mar.
ket sctiye and easier; sales of inferior to com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

Foley s bronze statue Of Jackson was dis
patched last week from London on the steam
ship Nova Scotia and its arrival is daily cx-
pectcd at Baltimore, whence it will be at once
be forwarded to Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

NORTHERN VISITORS The Mayor of Rich
mond, Va, has received notification that an
excursion party of about two hundred ladies
and gentlemen from Bridgeport, Cono, is now
en route to that city. The party will visit
Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Petersburg. Rich.
moud. Yorktown, Fredericksburg, Mt. Vernon
and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

The great race horse aud noted sire Planet
died on Friday last at the Woodburn stud farm
near Lexington, Ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

GEN. JOSEPH f. JOHNSTON. The Atlanta
(Ga.) Herald states, on what it regards as re-
liable authority, that Gen. Joseph e. Johnston
has received and accepted the appointment
from the khedve of Egypt of commander in
chief Of the Egyptian army. 1t further says
that Gen. Johnston is to get 100000 to pre-
pare himself an outfit, aud is to receive the
sun Of $25, 900 annually for having supreme
control of the army Of the Khcdive Of Egypt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

therefore declare K II. Cockerille the du!y
elected candidate of the Conservative party for
the House of Delegates at the ensuing election,
no having received the highest number of votes
THoS MOORE, County Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

The proprietor of the Ballard House, Rich.
mond, is putting in an elevator to hoist his
guest TO any floor of the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

Bobert G. Blckle, esq, has been chosen as
the successor of the late N. K Trout, as May.
or Of Staunton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

Burglars broke open the safe 10 one of the
ticket offices at the depot in Springfield, Mass,
Tuesday night, and robbed it OF $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

REMARKs.-t lour is dull and dropping; re
celpts are light, and prices have suffered de-
cline OF 25c on all grades. The receipts OF
Wheat are large the market is dull and prices
are fully sc lower; offerings of I'LL bushels,
with sales of white at 100 for inferior, and l2C
for fair, and red at II and 80 for damaged, IL
for ordinary, TO- l22, l25. 1870. 1873 and 1885, lat
ter for choice. We have no change to note in
Corn there is a moderate demand at yesterday
quotations; offerings Of 1894 bushels, with sales
of mixed at II and IS, and yellow at IS. Rye is
quiet and unchanged; sales at &c. Oats are dull
ard decni1g; offerings of 1.24 bushels, with
sales at 50, 43, as and As The total offerings of
Grain on Change for the week ending to-day
were: Wheat Is. l40 Coru 6l9l, Oats 3Ol2, and
Rye sol bushels. Butter is more plentiful, and
the market is dull except for choice lots Eggs
are scarce and in demand Poultry is dull.
Bacon is very firm, with strong tendency OF
prices upward. Timothy Seed is IN brisk de.
mand Salt and Plaster are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, Sept Q, 1875
Beeves-Receipts 1900 head. Poor to prime
native Steers ranged from 8 to l3c, dressed !;
ordinary to fair Texas and Cherokee Cattle
from 8 to SC. Neither drovers nor butchers
boast of large profits in the business, and the
condition of the trade is by no means satistscto-
ry.. The finest Cattle now come from Kentucky
and the worst natives from Missouri and Color
ado. The foreign Cattle are free from any
marks of disease, but are mainly through Tex.
ans direct from the plains, and desirable.
Sheep and Lam bs-Rcceipts 1921 head, more
than one half Lambs. The demand was strong
active at fully sustained prices Poor to extra
Sheep ranged from 4ia64c per 10, snd common
to prime Lambs from Case per h.
Hogs receipts 1850 head, all consigned d.
rect to slaughterers. Nothing doing IN live
Hogs, for lack of offerings, but fair enquiry,
and dealers give the nominal quotations Al Sis
sac per ID, alive, for fair corn fed. Dressed
Hogs closed dull and weak at lOalOtc per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10
DK 4 &OUUS.

/ have received another lot of
Superior Black Greuadnes,
French Musiins,
White Liner Lrwns for dresses,
Sun Umbrellas and Parssos Tor ladies,
Gents Superior silk Umbrellas.
Also lot Of extra quality Straw Mating and
OIL Cloths, and Cocoon Mating for halls
jy Il }. VI. STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

GEoRGETowN CATTLE MARKET, Sept. o.
The offerings of Beef Cattle this week reached
$50, OF which 1873 were sold al prices ranging
from 3sG1c per h. There were i3CO Sheep AND
Lambs offered, 1000 of which were sold at 3s6c
per ID for Sheep, and 3nS4 IS per head for
Lambs. few Cows and Calves were sold
at 25aS55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET. Sept. 10 -
The arrivals of Beef Cattle this week were about
equal TO those Of the week previous, and prices
showed very little change; sales at 3saGc per lb
Tor poor to fair, no strictly prime being on the
market. Calves In fair supply and selling Al So
&c per ID. There was good supply of Sheep
and Lambs, the former selling al 4s51c per ID,
and the latter at 2 5oaS4 so per head Hogs are
quiet, with sales at l0aSl1 There were but few
Cows and Calves offered, and sold at 25aS5U.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

pAKGAINS IN SUMNER AND SPRING
~ DRESS GOODS.
We are selling Pink, Blue and other Colorcl
Grenadines ut ~ and Gic, worth Is, 81 and
SOC per yard. W" aro closing out our Lawns
and Organdies at l2i and Zoe worth Is and 3-!c
per yard; also beautiful yard wide Percalrs
and Batlste Suitings at l24c per yard. We offer
these inducements to make room for d large
stock of Fall and Winter Dry Goods, Motions.
Hosiery, Sc. ID. f BRASHEAR,
Il. B. HOMES No lOl King street
aug Is Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

DEATH FROM AN OpIATE. In Richmond,
Va, 90 Monday evening" Miss Bette Tinsley,
an estimable lady and sister of Mr.. j. B. Tins
ley, manager of Jordan Alum Springs, died sud
denly from an overdose OF opium administered
by herself. She had for loog time suffered
from physical ailments requiring the use of
oplates, and on Monday evening, in attempting
10 dose herself, soon after the physician had
lett her. accidentally took so much that all ef-
forts to revive her were unsuccessful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

DAKASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS
l. June 18th, 1875.
Another invoice of those choice goods just re-
ceivcd from the manufacturers
ID. +. BRASHEAR
e29 100 King street, Alexandria, VS..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10
PORT OF AAEIA..URIa, SEPT TO-.
Sun rose......"...5 81 Moon sets ............ 0 4
Sun sets ........"....6 Is High water........ U W

ARRIVED.
, Steamer Jane Moseley, Norfolk, to
reed. She reports passing no coasters in the
river bound up.
:, Schr Norman, Windsor, N. S., to VIM A
Smoot.
Schr Marion Draper, Washington, to Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Schrs Dead Shot, Norfolk, Enoch M GORE
New York, and Her:chel and Z DeHart, Tor
Georgetown. .
/ ..r.. SAILED.
:, Steamer Jane Moseley, Norfolk, by A
Reed.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Jos Broders
s. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

Beautiful patterns Of HAMBURG N EFT fer
ovGrskirts, with LACES to match.
New styles Of FRENCH, CORDED and
PLAIN LAWNS.
Also u beautiful line of LAWNS at y! Cts.
per yard. jelS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

10 the editor of the alexandria Guzette
A paragraph IN the Gazette, of yesterday,
tells US that ex President James Monroe lies
buried ia grave yard at Leesburg COL James
Monroe died in the city of New York at the
residence Of his son ln.Iaw, Gouvcrneur Nor
ris- was buried in that city. A few years sub
sequent to his death, his body was dsinterred,
and brought to the city of Richmond, under
the escort Of the 7th regiment Of New York
city, and re-buried with great pomp and cere-
mony-Gov. Wise delivering the panegyric-in
Hollywood Cemetery, the State erecting mag
ulhcent mausoIeum over his remains. His body
now lies 10 the southwest portion Of that love
ly city of the dead.
And DOW, from 1.-THE sublime to to the ridcu.
lous ~ A few days ago paragraph copied
from New York paper. appeared in the Ga.
zette, 10 which it was stated that John A.
Seaton enj 'ycd the couideucc Of his fellow
| cltiz2ns Of Alexandria to such an extent, that
when nc Was elected to the Board of Aldermen,
he was appointed by the votes of his fellows as
chairman Of the Finance Committee &c. |!
! Well, to our esteemed Hcrculcau African friend
| this will indeed be news. John was an humble,
good citizen IN his sphere, aud was perhaps, in
common with mauy OF his race who were ma
tives and to the manner boru," and who con-
Quoted themselves with propriety during times
that tried mru's souls, thought we'll of by
bis Caucasian trehdsbut he owed his election
| to the Board Of Aldermen entirely to the fact
that in his ward Ethiopia was largely the pre-
pouderatug element and class. So much for
the truth of history f.
ALFRED WRIGHT, better known 10 this COM
muniy as ''GiImore'e Alfred" died 10 this
town on Friday night last, 10 about the 7Oth
year of his age ''Ulcle Alfred" was for
many years preacher 10 the Old School Bap-
fist Church, aud it those to whom he broke
the bread Of life in his plain, simple minded,
unpreteudiug way, will but profit by the EXAM
pie he has left them Of holy living, we'll will it
be with them. Quiet, respectful and polite in
his daily walk anu conversation, he was uuiver-
sally respected, as well by the whites as those
of his own race and he died in the enjoyment
of the fullest coufdcnce'and respect of all who
knew him.
Ga Sunday he was buried by the colored
beuev client society. Of which organization be
was member, aud his luueral was Que of the
largest, for one Of bis color, that We have ever
seen in this town. -LouclouIl Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

CINCINNATI Hoo MARKET Sept 8, 1875
Hogs dull; quality of receipts poor. sales of
stockers al lOaS6 so; light shippers 7aS7 50 ;
2I90; shipments 700
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

GUN UMBRELLAS
~ At
PRETZFELDER IL BENDHEIM'S.
--latest sly lesr heavy twiled Silk, in shades Of
Blue, Brown and Black, with Pearl and Ivory
Handles nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

How THE NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION
WAS ORGANIZED. The North Carolina Con-
stltutloDal Convention baliotted thirteen times
tor pres deot without effectiug an election,
the vote being within one of tie between DR..
hansom' democrat, and Judge DOckcry, re-
publican, While one scattering vote, cast by an
independent, made perfect dead lock. When
the fourteenth ballot was called Tor DIR. Ran
som arose and said
This balIoting has gone 90 long enough.
have not sought this position; | d, not desire
:; nave cast my vote twice to defeat myself;
ut the people seem to desire that this conye, .
llon Shah be organ,z.d | have made every eff:
fort to effect compromise; falling 10 this.
now cast my vote, let the consequences De what
they will, Tor K iward Ransom of ryrelI coun-
~, as president of this convention"
The ballot was announced Ransou Cd, Dock
cry IS, Durham |, so the deadlock was ended
by DIR. Ransom voting for himself, Dockery
voting for Durham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

NJ EW GOODS-We are in daily receipt ul
~ now goods. Keeping our stock we'll assert
cd. We invite purchasers, either at wholesale
or refill, To inspect our goods before purchasing.
jy 10 d. F. WITMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET Sept. 9.-The
market is fairly active, with moderate offerings.
Wheat lOoal45 for poor to prime; Corn 6Oa82
Rye SOs9O, and Oats 50s52.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

TURNlP SEEDS
Il TURNIP SEEDS!
We have just received our hrst supply o!
LANDRkTH' : FRESH AND GEN UlN +
TURNlP SEEDS,
of the following varieties, viz:
EARLY FLAT ~ TCH.
PURPLE TOP WHITE FLAT.
YELLOW RUTA BAGA
ABERDEEN.
AMBER GLOBE.
Also CUCU IN En- and SPIN ACH FEEDS.
jyl7 + 5. LEADBEATER u BRO.
NEW GOODS FOX AUGUST SALE.
~ Wednesday, August H.
To Country Merchanls-We have taken a'i,
vantage of oppressed Northern marke! slt =,
purchased large lines of heavy staple Dhl
GOODS ut down prices in anticipation o! NJ
active and healthy fall trade, and invite country
merchants and uthels to call or send their orders
II. b. HooMEs ID. f. BRASHEAR,
aug Is 100 King street, Alexandra, u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET
The market for Sugars is more active, and NAV
be quoted firm with good inquiry. We note
the sale of 30 hhds Porto Rico grocery al SIC.
We quote ms follows: Cubs, fair to good groce-
~ grades. 84a83c; Porto Rico, fair to grocery,
Ut SIC; vacuum pan Demerara e4alOc; New
Orleans grocery grades none.
The market for Coffee is quiet but steady.
The only sales reported to. day were several in
voices, amounting to COLT bags, just arrived at
prive forms. The stock now here in first hands
is 1909 bags We quote joDbing lots, fair or.
binary to choice, at lS4a2lSc gold.
RICHMOND MARKET, Sept. 9-The offerings
of Wheat are fair, but much is damp and in bad
condition; sales of white ut 9Oal45 for Door to
prime, and red at ll5a145 for like quality. Corn
IN light receipt with saes at Is for white and
mixed. Sale of Oats at 43, 45 end SO.
LYNcHBURa MARKET, Sept. 9-Wheat is
coming in slowly and sells readily at l35al4O Ior
fair to prime. Corn is in fair receipt and prices
dropping; small sales at 7Ja72 for white, and g.
as for mixed. Oats dull at 35u40 Kye is in
fair demand al 80a65.
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Sept 9.-The
market is fairly active, with moderate offerings
Wheat LOCALS for poor to prime; Corn SOaS2 :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-10
PEDUCED PRICES ON DRESS GOODS


or ret"il, To inspect our goods before purchasing.
jy 10 u. F. WITH Err co.
REDUCED PRICES ON DRESS GOODS.
We have just returned from Now York with
q full line o! the latest styles of
DRESS GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.
We cannot give any idea by names of the
goods, but would cordially invite an exanina-
ton Of them.
GEENADINE Els, in Pl.ids and Stripes, Plain
Black and in CoIors
Also GENAPIN Els in the same
PLAID LINEN 0UITINGS, something new.
Our stock is large and our prices are low
my l3 -. F. WILMER co.
k0 PIECES RIBBON, in Blue, Pink and
~ Cherry, ut i2!c, worth 3Oc, 1T
FERGUSON i BROS,
myS ~ King street.
MATTINGS,
IxA OIL CLOTHS and
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS
CARPETINGS.
/ have just received 4.4 White Mattngs, som"
Of superior quality. Also Checked Table mi
Floor Oil Cloths, dotted for steps Brussels
Stair Carpet and Hall do. to match.
my7 J. NJ. STEWART.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-02-06

To the Public.

the increased and heavy demand
which, during the past twelve
months, has sprung up from our
customers has neccSsitated us to
eularge our present esta blishment,
and Ia accommodate this pressure
brought to bear upon us, we have
made an addition to our already
spacious store An extension of
45x25 feet has been made, which
will enable us to keep constantly on
hand larger and more complete
stock than we have ever before; al
though our stock at all times mas
ranked with any in Canton, it will
be our aim in the future to handle Il
still larger quantity of goods. AS
usual, our prices will he within the
lowest range of the market, and at
tention is especially called to the
immense and varied stock of plan
tatiOn supplies, at all times TO I've
found at our establishment, whether
in dull OF brisk seasons. Soliciting
IA continuance of the patronage SO
literally bestowed by the public
upon us heretofore, we remain,
Your Friends,
J. STADEKEk & son.
Jan. PC, 1875.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-02-06
MARRIED..

At Grace church, in this city, on Thurs
day morning, the 4th inst. by the Rev.
Duncan Green. Mr.. james A. Reid and Miss
Ella Piiestlcy. all of this city.
The happy couple were not unmindful
of the printer. We tender our thanks for
their handsome compliment of cake and
wine. and earre silly wish for them a full re
elization of those joys the future holds out
to them.
AT the Presbyterian parsonage in this
city, on the I'd inst, 10y the Rev. A. Il. For
man, Mr. Henry G. Bourne, of Hannibal,
Missouri. and Miss Matte V. Boone.
At the residence of the brides fatllec, in
this city, on the asl instant, by the Rev.
Duncan Green, Mir. T. S. Anderson, Of Green
vile. this State, and Miss DOia Van Vactcr,
of this city.
Att the Catholic church, in this city, on
Thursday evening, the 4th instant, by the
Rev. Father ColSan, DR.. Sylvester Cratin,
sulphur Springs, and Miss Hattie Il. Scnlmes
of this city.
At the residence of the brides mother, on
Thursday evening, the 4th instant, Mr.. w.
X. Hickman and Miss Pattie Brown, all of
this
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-02-06

Hook AND LADDER COMPANY.-A
petition. signed by some forty odd
young men of this place, was
handed to our Board of Mayor and
Aldermen ut their meeting last
Wednesday night. The petition
was referreh to the finance commit
tee, and will no doubt he favorably
reported on. Such II branch to our
fire department is much needed ,
and we sincerely deSiie All ;u'prO
prialion for such purpose may be
male at an early day.