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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ITEMS.
lady struck by the stone through the car win
dow on the Virginia Midland Railroad by
boy, was Mrs. Bacon, OF Atlanta, Ca, and
the boy who threw the stone was sou of Mr..
Thomas K. Davis, the present mail contractor
between Bristoe station and Brtut>vllc aged
about ten years Mr.. Davis regrets the occur
severely for the offense a warrant was issued
for The arrest of the boy by or Ter Of the rail
road company, aud on Tuesday last his father
took him to Brentsville and delivered him into
the hands OF a magistrate, but 40 witnesses
appearing against him, the case was DOT heard.
Mr. Henry Chabanne, a Freuchman, now
living in Philadelphia, came on here on Tues
day last to look at a pr r, ion OF the "PEllips'
tract of land, ucar Brlstoe station, now owned
by the Midland Company, with view Of 10
eating thereof. MIR. Chabanue was iaVorlbly
impressed with the location and with his Own
and thee other families, will purchase and set
tie there. The railroad company sell their
lands 10 small tracts ON credit of ten years by
the purchaser paying leo per cent. cost and the
balauce in annual instruments. They alsu fur
pish each purchaser FIVE thousand feet OF lum-
Der on the same terms.
Capt L A. Davis, Clerk of the County aud
Circuit Courts of Prince William county, met
| with an accident a few days ago by which the
sight of one of his eyes is seriously endangered.
He passed near where some young men were
play ing base ball, and flying ball struck him
| in the eye.
The Mayor Of Manassas has offered reward
of FIVE dollars for Information that will lead 10
the arrest OF the person or persons who few
nights ago, pulled up four shade trees just
| planted out on one of the streets of Manassas.
Mr.. James NJ. Sinclair, while engaged 10
hauling wood Que day last week, accidentally
had bone fractured 10 one of his legs.
Mr.. Nat. House had twelve sheep killed and
eight wounded by worthless dogs on the 18th
| OF March. Manassas Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

and would have beneficial results. Those who
favor this festival propose to have contest be-
tween the different singing societies for prize,
especially between .he Redmond Philharmo-
mics and the ''Muzart Society" of Savannah,
Ga. The matter has ust sprung up, and no
move has yet been taken in this connection 10
musical circles.
MIR. Lampkin. the member Of the House OF
Delegates from Danville, tried to get a fare
we'll letter to the press of Richmond 10 all
the papers, but could not He praised up Que
gentleman who reported the proceedings and &C.
cused every other reporter 10 the city OF
partiality.
The "Ccrito Can-Can Company" were
not allowed 10 perform hear last night They
have promised Mayor Kelley to strike out every
thug Objectionable in their performance aud
| will be allowed to open to night.
The Baptist Sunday School Convention is
still in session discussing questions of impor-
tauce to the Sunday School interests.
| 1t rained very hard here last night.
Miss Dc RS 10 had poor house last night.
| As lecturer she gives great satisfaction:
Crowds continue to visit the studio OF Val
entne, the scu ptor, to see his recumbent
| figure OF Lee.
The Commissioners Of the Jackson statue, at
| a meeting held yesterday, elected Gov kcm pei
| President of the Board, and passed a resolu
ton inviting the Rev. DR.. Hoge, to deliver az
Grafton, when the statue shall be inauguratet.
\ more suitable selection could not possibly
have been made lNsATlATE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

The situation in Luzerne, Carbon and ochuyl.
kill counties of Pennsylvania grows worse. The
riotous miners who are defying the law aud Its
officers in their raids have not been opposed
by any force sufficient to prevent their lawless
deeds. kilograms bring information OF brutal
assaults upon mining superiute Ddent and
poor workman who attempted to earn his bread
10 defiance of the mandates Of the uuiop. Gov.
Hartranft hesitates to use the power Of the
State to suppress this lawlessness. The county
authorities are powerless before the mob, and
yet the Governor. in message to the Sheriff
of Luzerue county yesterday, declines to come
to his relief Various attempts to wreck trains
and burn railroad property are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03
EwS OF THE - a Y.
TO sho,o the very age and body Of the Times

The new headstones in the national cemete-
ries 10 the South are nearly all in place and
the inspection will commence next week.
There are 255 900 in all, los, 900 OF when are
for unknown graves. All are Of marble ex-
cent those at Frederick burg, Va, which arc
Granite. Part of tie $3.50, 600 appropriation
Tor repairs will be expended i'll enclosing hose
now surrounded by wooden terccs Brick or
stone walls will be erected around those at
Seven Pues and Glendale, Va, this summer.
News was received at the'Japanese Legation,
Washington, 90 Thursday, that \. Mor, for
merly Minister to the Uuited States, was late
Iy married in Yrddo, according TO American
ceremony and with American demonstrations;
There was large attendance tt Japanese ana
foreigners, and the event was much talked
about aud extensively noticed 10 the Japan
press.
A dispatch from Madrid reports that the
Carlist General SabalIa has had an Interview
with General Compos at Olaf under flag OF
truce, aud that there is reason 10 believe that
he will soon give 10 his adhesion to King Al
fouso, and iu return his present rank will be
recognized by the Government.
On Saturday last party Of men hunting 10
Kansas, sevent, five miles southwest Of Fort
HAYS, found the bodies Of three men in root
less cabin. 1t is supposed they took refuge
there during severe sDowstorm III JANUARY
last aud persisted.
The ice 10 the Hudson is gorged six miles
below Albany, New York, and teams yet cross
the river near Hudson. The piers, railroad de-
| pots and several streets along the docks at Al
bany are flooded, the river being Is feet above
| low water mark.
A Berlin telegram says that the Conference
Of the Roman Catholic Bishops at Fulda has
closed. A message was received from the Pope
giving the bishops bis blessing and urging
| them to persevcre.
Andrea Eguer and George Rufer, who were
convicted Of the murder, iu Cincinnati, Ohio,
of Herman Schilling, on the 7th Of November
last, have been sentenced to be hanged on
Tuesday, July Is.
The Washington City Savings Bank has
paid an additional Is per cent on its indebted
ness, making IS per cent thus far paid, and 1t
is thought the iuli amount OF deposits Will be
made good
A London telegram announces that Wilson,
McLay & Co., metal mcr chants, have suspend
ed, owing to difficulties arising from their
American contracts for rails. The liabilities oil
the firm are estimated at 81, 100000.
Mr.. John N. j. Monks, and two of his child
rem, were burned to death at Boardve, N. j.,
yesterday morning, by the destruction of the
dwelling in which they lived.
The shipments of petroleum from Baltimore
| during the present year show gain up to yes.
terday, as compared with the same period OF
| 1874. of 76, 449 barrels.
Pearsall Smith, of Philadelphia, revival
preacher is holding crowded meetings daily in
Berlin.
Gold weakened little more at the opening
sales in New York yesterday, but closed active
at ll4sa1.
Maryland and North Carolina are the only
States that have provided institutions for the
care and educlt of blind colored children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

LAWS. Among the acts of the last General
Assembly that have become laws are the fol-
lowing: Proposing amendments to the I'd, Sd,
4th, 5th, 9th and 9th sections, aud additional
sections, to the 5th article, concerning the Leg
islatlve department, Of the constitution of the
Commonwealth, for publishing said amend
mcnts, aud certifying the same to the next
General Assembly; to incorporate the town OF
Falls Church, Fairfax county; giving the con-
sent of this State to the purchase by the Unit
ed States of certain lands at Hampton and
Winchester, now used as military cemeteries,
exempting the same from taxation, and ced,ng
certain Jurisdiction over the same to the Unit
ed States providing for submitting the Fence
law in Ceutreville district, 10 whole or 10 part,
to the voters Of Fairfax county; authorizing a
review by the county courts of the decisions OF
Justices of the peace 10 cases of misdemeaDor;
to amend the Code in reference to the powers
OF city boards of trustees; to amend, &C., 40
act to Incorporate the town Of Mt. Jackson, IN
Shenandoah county for the relIef of the sure
ties of Sas b. Johuson, late sheriff of Rap.
pahanoock county; to incorporate the Vir-
GINA State Grange of the Patrons Of Hus-
Iandry, and in relation to grand juries, &c.
Two acts failed to become laws by not re-
ceivlog the signature Of the Governor. One
was to incorporate the Chamber of Commerce
of the city of Richmond, aud the other was to
give Accomac county ocal-option liquor law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03
DIED.

In Washington, April 2, 1876 Mrs. MARY
PETERS WARNER, beloved vile OF the late
Henry w. Warner, aged sixty. five years five
months and twelve days B- Her friends rel
stlves and friends of the family are respectfully
invited! t. attend her funeral, from the residence
oil her son in-lsw, w. A Cooper, 30O l. street,
southeast, on Sunday, April 4, at . clock p. M
March 2lst, 1915, Mrs. MARIA E. MILLS,
in about the forty seventh year Of her age. Mrs.
Mills WI, u strict membrr Of Jerusalem Baptist
Church, Fairfax county, Va.
On the morning of the lst instant, Hon. WIN.
LAT CHORD, of Prince Georges CO., Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

40 order is still 10 force, issued by the
Treasury Department to the various Assistant
Treasurers and designated depositaries though.
out the country, that all United States interest
coupons will be paid at any time within ninety
days before their maturity, except when other
wise ordered. at a rebate of interest at the rate
OF six per cent. per anuum 10 gold on presen-
tatiou at the offices of the various Assistant
Traasurers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03
Fire In LOuIOun.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
HAMILTON, April 2. The residence Of Vim.
Brown, at CirceVile, was totally destroyed by
fire yesterday. The greater part of the furui-
ture and clothing Of the family were lost in the
flames. There was 40 insurance Of $1,000 on
he house and furniture in The Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Waterford, but whether
it will cover the loss have not been able to
ascertaio. The fire originated 10 the kitchen,
it Is supposed from a defective fue.
MApTTN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

The Shenandoah Valley says: ''The grass
begins to look green in the fields. The wheat
looks badly and the prospect is not good tor
large. crop. Much delay 10 blowing has been
caused by the lateness Of the spring, but
farmers seem to be exceedingly busy now,
taking advantage of every opportunity. We
suppose there will be large acreage Of corn,
ont, g., -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03
COMM EIs(,EAI,.

ALExAND Ia MARKET. April 3.-The re
cripts of Wheat are very light, and the market
is active and very firm, prizes :o7 choice lots
being qu"tei at an advance; offerings of SOS
bushels red: with sales ut 12S, $50 and 1872 for
prime t. choice. Corn is very active at u fur
Their advance offerings Of $50 bushels, with
sales of mixed at 81 and IS Nothing doing in
Rye OF ONtS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

Thornton Thomas, esq.,, Of Rockingham
county, was thrown from his horse on Monday
and so injured that he died from the effects on
Wednesday, .'.s 4,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

HORSE THEFT Piedmont Virginian
,hs v , of ' Dr. + p faliaferro and stole = fine
horse belonging to Maj. f. Taylor. The horse
was tied within twenty feet of the dwelling aud
was taken before ten CLOCK 1t was subsequent
ly found in Madison county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

ANOTHER WARMING The Winch

News says that iu Middetown on Monday last
Maggie May, an interesting little daughter Of
MIR. William Yates, was so severely burned
that she died in few hours The child was
left 10 charge of an older brother who, absent
ing himself for few moments, the child
set herself Oh fire, it is supposed by means OF
paper. Her screams attracted the attention OF
the negbbors, who found her clothes all 10 a
flame. She was years of age, and sprghtly
child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

The Court of Appeals has decided against
the right Of the Fredericksburg railroad to use
Broad street, Richmond, for its track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

We have received the first number of the
Petersburg Evening Star we'll filled and very
neatly printed paper 1t is edited by Col. VIM.
E. Cameron, long connected with the press and
gentleman of very decided ability aud genius.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

The Culpeper Observer appears 10 new
aud beautiful dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postofice
April 8, 1876.
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertised and give the date Of the list.
If not called for within thirty days. they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
Adams, Noble Reynolds, Maria
Brawsters, Richard Shider, Miss Mary
Chichester, Miss Ssllie Shader, ? w
Day, 4 H Shepherd, Virginia
Davis, Mrs Martha SIN tn, Miss Celia
Davis, Ruth A Thompson, Miss Minnie
Easter Harry E Tor, Louis B
Henderson, Jas A Turner, John
Lewis, ID J Taylor, Miss Elizs
Newman, Mrs Laura Walker, Washington
Peyton, Cynthia, Col Wiley, Miss Kate
Page Mary Williams, Miss Jennie
Parker, Hanible Wanzer, Albert
Robertson Thomas Wright, Miss
Reed, Isabella
ap Sit W.N. BERKLEY, P. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

DAMNED TOMATOES, Peaches, Corn,
" Peas, Beans, Salmon, Lobster, Oysters
Condensed Milk, Potted Beef Ham and Tom
sD0 ''' ~ GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
ian9 166 and 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03

~ bills contracted prior TO August LIST, 1874,
must settle them. intend to put this class of
Enclosed accounts in officers hands for collec-
ton before the 18th of April.
NH l6 R. NJ. LAWSON.
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VIRGINIA GOODSl
v VIRGINIA GOODSi
Received from the Chariot esville Wooden
Mills FANCY CASSI MERES, Spring styles,
cheap. VIM. N. BERkLEI & sun,
NH 9 ia King street.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Omaha, June 17.-Information was
received at headquarters of the De-
partment of the Platte, last evening.
that u war party of about seventy-five
Indians were seen on the l4th inst,
sixty miles south Of Camp Robinson,
supposed to be going south. The
commanding officer, at Sidney, was
Immediately ordered to hold his COM
mand in readiness to move ut once.
and, as soon as heard of, to go for the
Indians with every man he could put
in the saddle, and overtake and kill
all he could, and If any surrendered
to bring them in. Nothing has been
heard OF them as yet.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18
A Characteristic Order from
Gen. Crook.
A War Party Leaves Red
Cloud.

New York, June l7.-At the Beecher
trial, to-day, Judge Fullerton stated,
at $50 p. M, that his learned friend
would rest for the day, as he did not
desire to enter upon the topic Of his
argument. Judge Nelson concurred,
and stated that the jury did not desire
to sit tomorrow, and that he was i'll
himself, and would suggest that the
court and jury should have a days
intermission. This was agreed To by
the counsel, and the court adjourned
until Monday morning next.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Columbus, Ohio, June 1.-THE
Democratic State convention, to-day,
was the largest ever held in Ohio. The
following ticket was nominated: For
Governor, VIM. Allen Lieut.. Gov
ernor, S. F. Carey; Supreme Judge,
T. Q. Ashburn; Auditor, E. NJ. Greene;
Treasurer, J. Schriver; Attorney Gen
eral, t. E. Powell.
The platform favors sacred ad-
herenee to the principles of the gov
ernment, put in practical operation by
the fathers of the Republic; protec-
ton to all citizens. without regard to
race or color; that the Presidents ser
vice should be limited to one term, at
n salary of twenty-five thousand dol
lars per year; retTenchment in every
department of the government; no
grants of land or money to railroads,
steamships, or other companies; pres
ervation of public land for actual set
tiers that the volume of currency be
made and kept equal to the wants Of
trade; that the national bank circula-
ton be permanently retired, and legal
tenders issued in their place; eStab-
lishment of u system of free banks OF
discount and deposits. Itdenounces the
Republican platform as an insult to
the Intelligent people of Ohio, and
n base appeal 10 sectarian prejudices.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Boston, June l7.-At the celebra-
ton to-day, the first marked feature
Of interest was review, by Governor
CASTOR, of the entire body of militia.
Major General b. +. Butler COM
manded. The State troops We're well
received, but the genuine enthusiasm
was reserved for the visiting sOldiery,
especially the Philadelphia Regiment,
New York eth, Maryland 9th and
Charleston Light Infantry. Tie re-
view lasted over AN hour, and it is
estimated that twenty thousand troops
were in line. Among the distin-
guished guests were the members of
the Diplomatic Corps, Vice p resident
Wilson. Generals Sherman, Burnside
and Hawley, Chief Justices of the
Supreme Court, and Governors and
congressman from several States.
When the march for Charlestown
began, the streets were one vast mass
of people. Such sight has never
before been witnessed in this city
Crossing the old bridge into the
Charlestown district, the procession
passed under u triumphal arch bear
ing the honored names of Prescott,
Knowles, Stark and Pomeroy, the
heroes of Bunker Hill. The exercises
at the monument began at very late
hour, and were curtailed to about one
sixth of the, original programme.
Gen. Chas. Devens was introduced as
the orator of the day, but the Grafton
was confined to graphic description
of the battle of Bunker Hill, and an
eloquent appeal for the burial of all
political animosities engendered dur
ing the late war.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Chicago, June 1.-THE Tribune's
Washington special says that the trial
of Kinds, the mail contractor, charged
with corrupting government officials,
is making rapid progress. The indi-
cations are that he will escape convic-
ton, on technicalities. The officials Of
the Post Office Department doubt
whether there is any law covering the
case, and the local prosecuting officers
have not been very vigorous in the
prosecution. Hinds threatens serior 8
things if convicted, and says that he
will not go behind the bars alone.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Dublin. June 1.-THE shooting
match for the Dublin Rifle Clubs
long range challenge cup, in which
the American riflemen participated,
took place to-day. The match was
won by Righy. The shooting to-day
was regarded here as showing the
comparative superiority of the Ameri-
cans, considering the match was
mainly for practice, and that this was
their first visit to the scene of the
coming contest.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

London, June l7.-Westfield & Co..
OF Manchester. failed; liabilities, ST.
0O0,00 The failure also is announced
of John Strachan & Co.. East India
merchants; liabilities, 81 90, 900; also,
Of Henry Adamson & Sons, ship and
insurance brokers; liabilities not given.
1t is understood that further suspen-
sions will lie announced tomorrow,
including an important house.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE cathe-
draI was crowded to-day. on the occa-
SION of conferring the pallium upon
Bishop Wood, and raising the city to
an Archiepiscopal See. A number of
Archbishops and Bishops were pre-
sent. Archbishop Bailey conferred
the pallium, after receiving it from
the hands of the Papal AbIegate.
About three hundred clergymen were
in the procession.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Pittsburg, Pa, June II "A suit was
entered to-day by the District Attor-
ney against the Oil Greek and Ale
ghuny Railroad, to recover Internal
Revenue taxes to the amount of two
hundred a..d fifty thousand dollars.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18
Condensed Kilograms.

Beach continued his argument for
the prosecution yesterday.
Portugal has forbidden the importa-
ton of American potatoes.
Many important failures of houses
engaged in the East India trade are
reported from London.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18
N. |. ANDREWS,

u RE AND LIFE INSURANCE. RENTAI.
Il and Gener i objection Agency Is prepared
10 attend TO the coliec' ion Of Notes. Accounts
Rents, &c. Informs ion given in regard
mining districts. iocati m Of ranches etc.
tit.s
south ID Steet Laramie City
onflA -rI-
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-06-18

Utica, n. Y, June l7.--Tyrrell Bro
Tiers tannery, ut Florence, Oneida
county, was burned to-day. Loss,
$780, 900.