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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
The st. Asaph street Track.

The rumor that prevailed few days ago
that the Alexandria and Washington Railroad
Company had determined to remove the track
of that road from the depot at King street to
the Washington Junction is now asccrtained
to be correct The company will make the
local passenger depot at the general depot Oh
the corner OF Cameron aud Fayette streets,
which they assert will make reduction in their
expenses OF over 500 per mouth, 10 the saving
OF rents, and the salaries of those employed at
the present local depot. 1t is understood that
lnaoy OF the travelling public protest against
the change IN the ronte, aud that petitions to
the City Council praying for the retention Of
the track Oh Its present location are being cir
cuated which are receiving numerous sigma
lures, and that these petitions will be made the
basis OF resolution which will be offered in
the Board of Aldermen upon the assembling
OF Council, by prominent member of that
body from the Third ward, granting the assent
OF Council to the occupation of ST. Asaph
street by the railroad company to its present
terminus, providing, however, that freight
shall not be received or delivered at the ST..
Asaph street depot, and providing further that
the City Council reserves the right of repeating
The ordinance at pleasure. 10 the event of the
City Councils passing this ordinance the COM
pany will place frog at the extreme end Of
the track pear King street, and by that means
shift the engines without hating upon the
track at Cameron street, as they do now. On
Saturday the company, by its agent. Mr.. ..
a. Stevens, with Mr.. Euoch Cook IS surety,
gave the requisite bond before the clerk of the
Circuit Coult Tor this city for an appeal from
the late decision OF Judge Keith to the Court
OF Appeals OF the State, 1t is supposed for the
purpose OF gaining time 10 the event of the
City Council refusing it's assent to the pro-
posed ordinance granting them the right of
way as above described
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
The Late Vice President.

BosToN, Nov. 29.-.Atter the heavy storm
of last night the day ope ued fair At eleven
| o'clock the streets in the vicinity of the State
| House were alive with a moving throug. The
| few who possessed tickets Of admission urged
their way through the surgiug throng on the
outside, while from every part Of the city pco.
pie were moving towards Beacon street and
! the llue Of march to be taken by the process
sion. The Hall Of Representatives in which
the funeral services were held had been ar
ranged to seat its utmost capacity and even
then but about $50 could be accommodated,
so that few if any beside the regularly Invited
guests could be admitted. At clock crowds
were throueing up the long steps from Beacon
street entrance through Dorc Hail in single
file, viewing the countenance of the dead, and
thence emerging by Mt Vernon passage. At
The corner of the cataialque were stationed four
soldiers from the Independent corps of Cadets
with u. S. Marines. Shortly after eleven the
doors we're closed and the casket carried to its
tioal position 10 the STATE House. Upon the
front OF the former is displayed floral shield.
There was a magnificent display of floral en-
bems of all kinds A guard of honor escorted
the casket. The desks of Speaker, Clerk and
the engrossmcnt committee were draped with
black.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
RetrOceSSiOn.

There are some people in this city who are,
even yet, in favor of the project, started sew
ersl years since, of retrocedipg this city to the
District of Columbia. The Georgetown people,
SIX miles nearer Washington, and consequently
better advised as to the advantages Of ocor-
poration with that city, are using their utmost
ehdeavors to dissolve the connection that biuds
them 10 the District, and to be retroceded to
Maryland. The Courier says:
The time for retrocession is most opportune
Although the subject has, occasionally, for IS
or ~ years, been discussed no period, since the
location of the national capital on the banks of
the Potomac, was so favorable as the present,
thanks to the formation of So called territorial
government and the nefarious practices of the
ring, which succeeded in abolishing our charter
IN order the more efectually to render us pow
erIess. Our hapless plight has elected the sym
putty of the entire country, and the endeavor to
restore Georgetown to Maryland meets with the
cordial approval of the press in all quarters
The peoples representatives share doubtless
THIS feeling; and nothing now is wanting but
concert Of action here to secure our enfranchlse-
ment. Funds should be literally contributed
TO detray the expenses of public meetings, OBJ
tain more signatures to petitions and send com
'nittees before the Maryland Legislature and
both houses of Congress. We feel that we have
done our duty in the premises; it now remains
for the people Of Georget wn to do theirs.
Awake, arise, or be forever falenl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
The Markets.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Stocks dull. Money
3. Gold IA. Flour dull anG dropping. VIII cat
dull and nolninslly lower Corn quiet and un-
changed.
BALTIMORE, November 29-West Virginlas;
o. Cotton quiet mlddling 123 .12s Flour.
quiet and steady; Howard street and Western
Super 4aS4 81; do Extra 4 so .S5 Is; do Fami-
ly Toast; City Mills Super 425aS4 SO; do.
sxtra $50 rs; do. Rio brands 75ss7; do:
Family So IS Wheat quiet and steady; No 2
Western red 1871; Pennsylvania red I33al95
Maryland red ll0Al4}; do amber l45ald8; do.
white 1l5sl45. Corn active for Southern :;
Western quiet but strong Southern white, old,
$40; do. new 80 aG2; Southern yellow old, 70;
do new 52a6'; Western mixed 73!. Oats dull ;
Southern IS Al ; Western white 42a44; Western
mixed i0a4l. Rye quiet and steady at so S.
Hay firm; Maryland and Pennsylvania 22.SA
Notwithstanding doing III round lots order
trade ac,lve. Butter steady and firm Western
extras % 81; do. frsts Is .27. Coffee strong and
higher; bio cargoes lSs2l; jobbing 104a22
Sugar firm and active at l0a1O4. Whiskey firm
st 81 II.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29-The Cattle market
was rather Gull this week, bnt prices were firm
err SUN head arrived and sold at 7a7s: Tor extra
Pennsylvania and Western Steers, 6a6sc for tair
to good do. and 4s51c gross for common, IS to
quality. Sheep were in fair demand; 12.0OC
head sold at 4ia6c gross, as to condition. Hogs
were rather lower; 500 head sold at 10 50s$ll 81
per 100 lbs net
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
BY Green IL Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneersl
I NOM MlSSlONEltS' SALE-By virtue of 8
~ decree of the Circuit Court for Alexandria
city, rendered at its November term, 1875 in
the case OF Edward otablers admir-. vs. Mary
IRWIN ct al, the Undersigned commissioners
therein named, will offer Tor sale by public auc-
ton, in front of the Mansion House Hotel, in said
city, on TU ESDAY, the 18Th dsy OF December,
1873 at II o'clock M, the HOUSE and e:...ssss
LOI located on the cast side OF ST. A saph .Essl
street, between Prince and King sts beginning
at a point equidistant from King and Prince
streets; thence eastwsrdly and parallel to King
and Prince streets LOB feet 5 inches; thence
south and parallel 10 ST. Asaph street az feet
inches; thence wcstwardly and parallel to
hlng and Prince streets to S.. Asaph street
thence no,ta on ST, Asaph street AZ #. inches
to the beginning.
Terms of Sale: One tenth of the purchase
money IN cash, and the residue in three equal
lnstaliments at l, = ands3 years. with interest
the purchaser to give bonds with security Tor
the deferred payments, and the title to be re-
tanned until they are paid
c. w. WATTLES
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
nov Z0-tS Comm rs of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
Cave In.

New YORK, Nov. 80 "A Wikesbarre, Pa,
dispatch reports that the roofs of the Chaun-
cey and Grand Tunuel mines between Ply
mouth and Nantcoke, have fallen 10. The
whole fall embraces over 100 acres, and the
damage is said to be over 100000. No lives
were lost, but several hundred miners were
thrown out Of employment. About two weeks
ago Mr.. Roberts, Que of the proprietors of the
Chauuccy mine, noticed that the roof of the
opening was working 10 a most extraordinary
manner, indicating that the inside operations
were attended with considerable danger TO
those engaged 10 digging coal in the different
chambers or employed in the various gang
ways Tie watched the phenomenon with the
grea'est interest, and was finally convinced the
mine Was doomed to certain calamity. About
| | a. NJ on the morning of the 18th instant he
gave orders tor the men to leave the mine as
soon as possible, and to remove as much Of the
company's property as could be removed on
the spur Of the moment. The miners, to the
| number of l25, left their work at II clock,
taking with them the implements of their
calling, and two hours later the niue caved In.
Tad it not been for the caution aud foresight
of Roberts most fearful loss OF life must have
occu, Tired, as the whole number of the miners
would DdVc o@eD c0tOmDeQ Dy ABOUT ~ acres
of rock, which crushed down and filled up the
honey CO ub opening beneath. The disaster
extended t. the Grand Tuuucl mine. adjoining
the cave, it seeming to drag over the roof in i
southerIy direction till stopped by huge wall
Of rock Known to mining engineers as "a
fault" which raised up between the Grand
Tunnel and an adjacent mine operated by the
SusquchanDa Coal Company. La the Grand
Tunnel some 60 or 10 acres OF rock have been
hurled, effectually closing operations for months
to come The effects OF the cave IN were truly
terrific. Huge boulders were thrown out Of
the mouth of the tunnel by the compressed air
as if they had been pebbles, aud the shock OF
the crash Was like an earthquake. The disso
luton OF the mountain appears to be still going
20, and there is no predicting how much more
desolatiou is TO eosue in that quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
LOCAL IL tsEyITIES.


An interesting protracted meeting is in pre-
gress 10 the Baptist Church.
The weather to-day has been damp and
cloudy, and the streets, 10 consequence, have
presented rather dull appearance.
Mr.. Jacob Fultz has resigned his position as
sexton OF Christ Church, and Mr.. George +.
Fogg has been appointed 10 his stead.
Officers from Fort Whipple, in this county,
were here TO day on the lookout fur dcs.iter
from that fort named John WildmaD.
The item in Saturdays Gaz' tt headed
born 10 the Street was incorrect so FIR as it
related to the actual occurrence of the birth.
The remains of the late Samuel d. Harper
! we're inferred yesterday afternoon, the tunera
being. attended by large number Of the
friends OF the deceased.
The slight alarm of fire early this morning,
| insufficient to bring out the department, was
caused by the burning OF the chimney of a
house near the canal basin.
A delegation left here to-day for Washing
| ton to wait upon the Secretary of the Treasury
| aud urge him to retain Capt. Baker 10 the po-
| sltlon OF tldewaiter at this pprt
Letters addressed to w. Fl. Gaines War
reuton. Va, and Mrs A. StriuglelIow Racoon
Ford, Va, are detained in the Postothcc here
| for want of postage.
| Andrew Schiller has instituted suit against
| the City Council, for damages amounting to
| S475, for injuries received from an obstruction
on King street, near tue intersection Of Col
umbus.
The revival now 10 progress 10 the colOrcd
NJ. j.. Church continues to attract large
| crowds aud is attended with increasing inter
est. The church was damned last night and
more than dozen mOurners were at the altar
The ladies belonging to the congregation Of
| st. Mary $ Church held meeting this after
noon to make arrangements for holding f4s-
tlval during the approaching holidays to raise
funds for improving the church.
Mr.. H. 0. Claughton, Stlte Senator elect,
and Capt. w. Ii. Fogle and Mr.. G. i. Simp-
son, Delegates elect, will leave here tomorrow
for Rchmoud,to enter upon their duties 10 the
Among the strangers in the city to-day is
Mr.. Emmett Funston, son OF the late Colonel
David Funsten who has come to take as his
bride to his home in Little Rock, Ark, one Of
Alexandria S fairest daughters.
Mr. Robert Portner is erecting extensive
brick ice houses south of but Immediately ad-
joining his brewery on north ST. Asaph street
| This brewery is now the largest and most com-
plete in the South, aud the beer made there is
achieving wide reputation.
Shipments Of coal by canal from Cumber.
land ceased last Thursday. There are now on
ly eight boats due here, and they will lie up as
soon as they discharge their cargoes and return
10 Cumberland. and canal navigation be closed
for the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
LOCAL ITEMS.
BeuIah Church (COlored.

It is not uufrequently the case that We have
to 20 from home for news about home matters as
vide the following from the Sumner Tribune, a
paper published by colored men at Culpeper
Court House, aud whose editor was a former
resident of this city:
''Eor the last seven months the members of
the Beulah Baptist Church at Alexandria have
been 10 hot water with their pastor Ii seems
as though be (Rev. q. Robinson) is either pos.
sed with the devil, or has decided to do all be
can to break down aud destroy church which
has stood by and supported him 10 very ques-
tionaOle course, which he has pursued for years,
u the modification Of many OF his members
and brother christians; but the end had to
come at some time, aud alas it has come.
His right hand supporters have turned and
now demand that he shall withdraw his con-
nectlon FROM the church, and allow them to
call some other more worthy person to the pas
torate OF the charge he now fills, but this he
stuboorny aud perslstently refused to do until
council OF brethren was called to advise with
the troubled church in the matter. This body
met per call and the charges were forcbly and
clearly presented against this unruy minister,
among which was that he had turned members
out of the church because they had refused to
commune with thief that he had insisted GU
keeping in the church.
The council which was composed of such
men as Rev. Pinnock, Madden and Cook. Of
Alexandria, ADD Walker Gibbon and other
able men from Washington, after due deiibe-
ration, advised the aggrieved members Of the
church to notify Robinson that his services
We're no longer needed, and to expel the man
who had been caught stealing. This action
Robinson avowed he would not regard. Now
we have known of corrupt politicians and men
in other walks Of life who would disregard
everything which bore the name of Justice, OF
had the semblauce of ruth, but never before
has it been our lot to witness an individual
calling himself child of God act 10 such a
manner as not to command even the respect oil
the most depraved; aud yet so blinded by stub
bornncss as not TO be sensible of his own good.
Certainty such one is either a fit subject tor
the mad-houSe or some place where he would
be kept little more confined So gentIem en-
as he used to figure around our little town III
years gone by, let US warn you to beware of
he devil in the form Of man, preaching the
Gospel of Christ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
Supposed Murder.

New YORK, Nov 29.-Philip Brady, a
pensioner, was last night arrested, charged With
the murder of his wife 10 Williamsburg Brady
was intoxicated all day yesterday. and late 10
the evening his wife, Mrs. Reavy land himself
were drinking, when the former, feeling un-
we'll, attempted to lay down on the bed, but
was prevented from SO doing by Brady, who
pushed her around forcibly. His son urged him
not to use his mother 10 that way, and was
obliged to leave the room to escape Injury
When he returned she was dead. Mrs. Reavy,
made her escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
FNESEMENTS.

q W. NJ. SIMMS, late of Albomarlc now
~ of Alexandria county, will give series OF
81 5, HAhSPEAREAN READINGS, atSAREP.
IA HALL, beginning December list and Con
nnu1g FOUR NIGHTS. Plays: JULIUS
G-ES Az HAMLET, MERCHANT OF VEN.
ICE, and AS YOU LIKE 1T.
MUSIC, Vocal and Instrumental bv his two
daughters, ack nowledged to be two of the finest
art iies of their age in America
~, Doors open at o'clock p. IN. Admission SOC.
children half price. Gallery 25c.
M MATINEE +; ZEE on SATURDAY, at 3 p. m,
w i11 his four daughters, aged ID, II, and 6,
"SLIGHTED TREASURES"
Tickets to be had at French's. 95 King street.
uOY2I-i," o ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 29-It is stated
here, as fact, that Vice President Wilson
came to his death by getting up in the night
and taking poison by mistake, instead Of lauda-
nun, which he desired as an anodyne
Ga New York Avenue, near 18th street, is
the Washington Club house. In this mansion
were all the plots of the Ring formed. 1t is
for sale now, and Chamberlain, the great gamb-
Ter, is going to purchase it, $4,000 being the
figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

ACCIDENT. Mr. Frank Tremmer, son of
Mr. George Tremmer, owner Of the steam mill
at Manassas the Gazette of that place says,
met with another painful accident on Saturday
last. While engaged 10 arranging some part
of the machinery while the engine was in mo.
ton plug was forced out of the pump, letting
the scalding water escape aud striking him
fair 10 the face, scaldipg him very severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
AUCT5O" SHLES
TKUSTEE'S SALE OF DRY GOODS.

On and after FRIDAY, November 2sth, the
large and well assorted stock of DRY GOODS
and FANCY GOODS, now in the store of
Alexandria, Va, will be offered for sale by the
Assignees, and must be sold for the benefit of
the creditors within thirty days The stock
consists in part Of largo lines of Prints, Sheet
lngs, Shirtings, Alpacas, Cassmeres, Shawls,
Blankets Mourning Goods, Sc, Sc. All Of
which will be sold at very low prices, regardless
of cost SO as to ensure their speedy sales This
Is q rare chance, and those in want Of dry goods
sho''ld call early and secure great bargains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.

The rubber shoe factory at Madden, Mass,
this morning. Loss not known. but is probably
over $3.50, coo; insurance 100000.
Tho jury IN the case of Patrick Ahern, on
trial at N Newcastle, Del, for the ma, der of an
unknown tramp at Townsend, near that place. in
August last, have returned verdict of not
guilty.
Charles O'Conor, the we'll known lawyer, is
lying dangerously i'll at his residence, in Now
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
DeniaI-SUit.

New YORK, Nov. 80. Judge Barrett has
denied the stay Of execution in the case of
Charles Weston, VIM. Ellis and VIM. Thomp-
sou, negroes, who arc to be hanged December
18th.
Suit was commenced to day by the Govern
meut against the York Street Flax Spinning
Company to recover 100000 in gold on goods
imported at alleged differentiation. The COM
pany claim that the goods were imported at
their true market value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Nov 90, II q. N.
For che Middle States rising and high
barometer, brisk and high west to north winds,
decidedly colder and clearer clearing weather.
For Virginia and Maryland temperature consid-
eraby below freezing tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
Foreign News.

LONDON, Nov. 29-rhe Standard publishes
special telegram from Vienna which says ac-
couots from rifls represent the Russian losses
IN the rcceutrlsing at Khokand as being heavy.
A part Of the garrison at Khokand were mas
sacred.
LONDON, Nov. % The Daily News pub
day which says the Abyssinians had surprised
and killed body of l,2C0 Egyptians, includ,
ing seventeen officers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

MATTHIAS POINT LIGHT-The Commits
sioners OF the Light House Board started down
the river this morning 90 the United States
steamer Tulip, for the purpose OF determining
definitely whether the new light to be erected
pear Matthias Point shall be erected on that
point or on the Port Tobacco shoals, immedi-
ately opposite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

w- ATTENTION, SUN.--There will be regu-
, lar monthly meeting of the Sun Fire Co., No.
2, on Wednesday evening, December lst, at 80
O'Clock A full attendance Is requested, as bus
mess of great Importance will be before the
meeting. GEO. B; DEEroN,
nov 29-3t Secretary pro tenn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

ST. ANDREWS DAY.-St. Andrew Day, oc-
curing tomorrow, will be observed with spe-
cial services in the Protestant Episcopal
churches as a dav of ntercession for missions
The practice originated with the Archbishop
OF Canterbury three years ago, and was adopt
ed throughout the entire Anglican communion
as we'll as by the dioceses of the American
Church. 10 this city appropriate services will
be held at St. Paups Church at a. NJ, and 10
Grace Church at u D. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
BY TELEGRAPH
CRNaL CU.H.HERCE.

Arrived-Boats Nora s. Willie and Mary
Mack to w A Smoot; j P Moore, Rechabite:
and NJ kersev. to American Coal Co.
Depsrted-Bosts j l. Reid, James Dayton, R
Bender, VIM Boothe, NJ D Corse and B
Summers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
MYSTERIOUS DIsAPP EARANCE. An

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPP EARANCE An old man
representing himself TO be Thomas Gaodal, of
Fort Edward, New York, and as member of
Masonic lodge in that town, who has been
stopping atPetty's Hotel for some days past,
disappeared suddenly yesterday, and has not
been seen or heard of since. As cries Of muir
der, succeeded by groan, were heard on the
wharf near the hotel about 10 o clock last night,
and as search of the locality Immediately af-
forwards resulted iD.6uding it entirely deserted,
it is supposed by some that the missing man
has been foully dealt with. Hc had told peo-
pie at the hotel that he was going to buy a
farm. and that he expected his son, who was
10 North Carolina On the same business, to
meet him here tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
Death OF Colonel Terrell

Colonel George Terrett formerly major in
the United States marine corps, but more re-
Gently colonel in the Confederate service died
at his home near this city. Saturday night, Of
paralysis. alter an illness Of so me weeks. Colonel
Terrett was gallant and efficient officer of the
United States service, and distinguished him
self both ID the Florida and Mexican wars, but
ON the call of his native State resigned his com-
mission, entered her service, and at the com
mencement of the war commanded the troops
stationed in this city, and left here with them
when the city was vacated When the Vir-
glola forces were cous dated with those of the
Confederate States be was appointed colonel
IN the service of those States, and served to the
end OF the war. At the conclusion of hustili-
ties he retired to little farm near this city,
upon which he lived until bis death, and
though an old man, and raised 10 luxury, worked
as hard as any laborer could have done until
stricken with the disease which occasioncd his
death The Colonel was genial and whole
soulcd gentleman, and multitude of friends
will regret his death. His remains were buried
10 the family graveyard, near the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, this afternoon