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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
In ChanCery Court at May
nardviIIe.
OcroBER Tenn. lS-4

DEIT REMEMBERED, THAT ". j, NASH,
ID County Superintendent Of Public lnstruc,
ton for Union county, came into open court and
presented his report Of the lncte7 ana bounds OF
the various common school districts IN Union
county, and prayed that said report be entered Of
record on minutes the Of Court. and said several
districts be duly Incorporated according IN law,
bat becauee il appeared that no no ice by publi-
cation has been given, the Court ordered that
said report be dled and that the Clerk and Mas
and Of said application for incorporation 10 the
manner prescribed by statute.
1t is therefore ordered by the Clerk and NJ ns,er
hat publication be made for ~ DAYS in the
Knoxville Chronicle, notifying all persons to sp
pear on or before the rule day next preceding
the next term Of the Chaneery Court Tor Union
county, 10 be held at the Court House in Nav
nardville. on the th I'd Monday Of April. 100
and show cause. Il any they have, why Letters OF
incorporation should not issue as prayed for -
said petition, or the same VIII be proceeded ~
OK parte, A true copy o the order.
irsd3Od. J, ". BRANSON, Q, NJ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
AGENTS WANTED.
Chancery Court, at Clinton, TEN
HeSSe6.

W A Kirkpatrick Guardian. so, vs, Naomi
rick, Sallie Bell Kirkpatnck. susan Anna Eiz-
kirkpatrick and Eliza JetSienia kirkpatrick,
Respondents, 80 -
I APPEARING TO THE MASTER FROM
| TIE allegations OF the bin filed in this cause,
that al of the above named respondents are nom
residents Of the state of Tennessee, II is there
fore ordered that publication be IN dc In the
Weekly Chronicle. a newspaper published :,
Knoxville Tennessee, for four suCcessiye weeks,
notifying said nonresident deiendan 10 appear
be Ore our sad Chanoery Court at Clinton, on or
defeLd said bill, or the same will be taken as
confessed and set for hearing paIte,
W II WHITS0E, @ & NJ
Jan. IL ls75--lZ7w4t
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17

For Tickets. or Information, address
THos. x. BRAMLETTR. Agent md Manager.
Louisville, ny. il9t&w4v
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
Death OF Gov. Bramlstts Action Of the
ssTrusteos-A Successor Appointed-No
More POstpOnemeut Drawing Certain
February 9th.

At meeting OF the Trustees Of the Public Lii
brary of Kentucky, Jan. ID, 1910. it was resolved
that 9. NJ Briggs Esq. vino, unJer the late Hon,
Ihos. r. Bramlette, was the real business man
ager Of the gift concerts already given in aid of
tn Public LibrarS Of Il entucky. be and he is
hereby authorized To take the place made vacant
by the des,h OF raid Dramett.'. in the manage
OF the affairs Of the 18th and last gut concert,
and that the drawing annOuDcet for February
o. 1870. shall positively aud unsquivocally take
place on that day without any further postpone
ment or delay 90 any account whatever.
Z. I. DCRRFTT, Pres,
JoHN :. CsIS. Secretary.
Hereafter al. communications relating 10 the
5th Concert should be addressed 70 the under
signed and | pledge myself shat the drawing
shall come of February 9th or that every dollar
for tickets shall be returned.
c. NJ. BRIGGS, Agent and Manager.
Room Public Library building.
Louisville, Ky.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
Original Attachment.


IN THIS CASE. IT APPEARING BY Aft.
L DAVIr that the defendant J. j. Land is
justly indebted 20 the plaintiff, aud an Orig
nal Adjustment having been leyiei on his goods
il u.s. therefore, ordered that publiclt on be made
In The Knoxville Weekly Chronicle, a newspaper
published In Knoxville, Tennessee, for fOuI
successive weeks, for the defendant TO appear al
my office in the I civil distsict Of Knox county
Tenn, on the 2ith day # February, 1870 and
make defense 70 said suit against him. or II will bI
proceeded with er parte. JULIUS 0CHS.
ThisJaq y28. 1875 - Nv
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
DOLLARS

To TuU AM0rNr OF TWO MILLION EVE
HUNuKtD THOUSAND AhE 10 BE Dis
rrIBUTED ON THE 9Th OF FEBRUARY BY
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY, UPON THE
OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTH AND LAST
CONCERT
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17

A mild aprrient and U. ntla purEn-
tive, recommended for the cure 0, ali dergnsc
ments Of the stomach, liver and bowel. BY their
timely use much sickness is prevented The test
OF many years have proven them 10 he IN naiest,
surest and best OF all the pills offered 30 the
public. They purify the blood, remove all cor
ruptions and rsstore the diseased system to PEG
feet health. As AN ANTIDOTE TO CHILLS
AND FEVER. thes have NJ equal. FOR Dls-
PERSIA. they are a specific. lor SCH HEAD
ACHE and BILIQuS uLIC, they grs d sure
cure. For CONSTIPATION, RhtU"ArlSM,
PILES, PALPlTATI0N OF THE HEART
PAIN IN THE SIDE. BA,H AND LOINS,
NERVOUSNESS, . positive remedy. FOR re
MALE IRREGULARITIES. without rival
When one does not feel very we'll % single
d Sc stimulates the stomach and bowels restores
the appetite and nparts vieor to thesystom, Sold
everywhere. Office, IS Murray Street New York
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
Drawing certain OF Money Re-
funded.

Whole Tickets 80 Halves s2a. 1ertb. nv Zach
Coupon. s.. Eleven Whole Ticket. 'f.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
IN COUNTY COURT OF HAWKINS.
ORIGINAL BILL FOR DIVISION OF LAND
Lucy Portrum ct ais vs.. Hehry Poruun ct ais.

JNTHIs CAUSE ITAPPEARING FROMTHE
l allegations OF complainant bi :. which ia
sworn 10, that the defendants lIeYIy poriTum.
Della Am Mckinney, Laura BOgsr peale zen
Boaer John Boyer, Mary Boyer. Char,c. Boyer
Thomas BOEoI, and the heir OF y slPa Boyer.
deceased, are non resleuts Of the State OF Ten
nesste Q, Il is therefore ordered that utilization by
m ode for four successive weeks Ia the huuA-
vile Chronicle, q new paper published in The
city uf Knoxville, East Tennessee Notify ug
the said nou-resideuts defendants & appeal
before the County Court Of Hawkins COUNTY, o.
or before the first Monday of Nara, 1873 90
make defense to complainant b II. or the same
will be taken for confessed a. 10 them, and set
for hearing X parte.
Witness, 10. k. Armstrong Clerk Uf our said
Court at office in ROgersyille Tennessee on this
the first Mondav Of February, 1919
10. II ARMS IRONd, Clerk,
A d HUFFgAsrER, ATT or r"mpits / Sdlw3
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-17
SY4,!!IliiSA

The CHASTITY record OF deaths Tint revu
from pa monary affections is irightful There i
no disease that ia insdiOus in its attacks a. con
SUMPTION. by the neglect Of sight Gods" they
soon ecome deep seated and def. remedie-
which, if apple OF the outset, would have aver
ted oil danger DR.. TUFTS Expectorant has pro
ven itself the most valuable Lung BRlsani
ever discovered, A DISTINGUISHED CLER.
GYMAN Of New York Dronounces it the greaS
est blessing Of the nineteenth century aud say
no family should be without IT," It ia peasant
to the taste, and single dose will often remove
the most obstinate cough. Office, is Murrsy
S,reet New York yi'Tdeo'swlv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Connecticut Legislature.

HARTFORD, Con-, May 5-The Legislature
met to-day and organized. The inauguration
parade was not as large as usual, fewer troops
being called out In the ater0ooo Gov. Lager
soil read his message to the Legislature: The
message is mainly business document. dealing
with the lirs OF the State, its local, CHART
able, huaucial and other institutions. He re-
commends revision of the State Constitutions;
iudorses the centennial celebration, and suggests
such action as will promote its interests and
show the development Of the country tie
condemns the fed raj Interference 10 the Louis,
lana affairs; declares that the apse OF time
has dispeIed the dangerous illusion; that the
business of the country DEEDS the stlmulant OF
more discredited currency aud looks to pa
tent Industry. as the true source OF business
and national prosperity. The day has been
very foe and thousands of people have wit
uessed the inauguration parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Foreign News.

LONDON, May 5.--Henrich Gcorg August
Ewald the German phiiologist, is dead
Importation into Finland, or any portion of
the Russian Territory. Of American potatoes,
or sacks, cases, or aoy other articles which
have contained theal, is prohibited.
LONDON, May 5.-The Christian Conven-
ton net to-day 10 the Haymark et Theatre.
Mr.. Moody, the American revlvalst, was
chosen chairman. Canon Battersby, of the
See of Carlisle; Canon Fremantle, chaplain to
the Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Chal
mondeIey, the Rev. Mr. Aitkcn, ADD many
hundreds of other clerical delegates, represent
ing the principal towns Of the Kingdom, were
present. Rev. Mr.. kllwan, of Edinburgh, 10
an address stated that the results of the work
of Moody aud Saukey in that city were truly
marvellous; 5000 persons had been converted,
and the number of drunkards aud theatre
goers who had been reclaimed was remarkab Bile.
The Rev Mr.. Van Meter, delegate from
Rome, gave al interesting account OF the
progress of revivalism there. Addresses were
also delivered by delegates from other points
On the contiDent.
The Pail Mall Gazette says fresh Dote
FROM Germany has arrived 10 Brussels. This
note, the Gazette says, is 10 connection with
a pastoral recently issued BY the Bishop of
Namui, which is extremely violent 10 It's refer,
euces to the German Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
The Coal Strikers.

New YORK, May "a Wlkesbarre dis
patch says: MIR. Parrish, president of the
Lehigh and Wkesbarre Coal Company, re,
Gently had an interview With the men employ.
ed III the company's mines at Sugar Patch,
about three miles from this city, aud after dis
cusslug the situation at some length asked them
if they were willing to accept his terms and 20
to work He was answered with most EN-
phatic no, by all the Den present at the ln.
tervew. Parrish theu rtmaik cd that he had
kept tue miueS free from wat al great eX-
pense for over four mouths IN order to have
them re ady for operation, when the terms were
agreed upon, and he would continue 10 do 50
until Thursday of this week. giving the men to
that time to resume work or remove all nipple
meats from the mlucs preparatory tn stop.
page OF the pumps, and subsequent foodlng Of
the chambers aud gang-ways. flooding OF
the mUes would proong the suspension f"r, at
least, Two mouths, even after the mcn signify
disposition to go to work, and Will bring 10.
calcuIahla evils upon all concerned. 1t Is con-
iienIly claimed that large portion of the Ger
mau aud Welsh miners hcrcabout are WlLlng
and desiriouS to cummence work, bui are DC
TERED by the more turbulent element III their
organization.
PorrsvlLLE, Pa, May 5.--Last night about
| 0 clock the breaker at Ben Franklln Colliery,
at DontyviIle, near Shamakiu, was destroyed
by fire. 1t was owned aud worked by Donty
aud Bomgarduer As this colllery has been
working during the strike the fire Is supposed
to have been the work OF an lDcendary. Loss
$lU0,O0u. Two hundred men aud boys are
thrown out of employment, which will be sew
erey felt by them, as it was one OF ,he few col
eries 10 the regiou giving employment, and no
work is to be had elsewhere. This is the hrst
instance of colliery being burnt during the
strike.
AT GirardvilIe, special engine, with Super
iutendent Aibauseu, Of the Mahonoy Branch
Railroad, on board, was stoned The engineer
had narrow escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
From Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 5.-The Demo-
crat candidate for Mayor received-tour hundred
and eighty, four majority Smith, Democrat,
for city clerk, received FIVE hundred and forty
eight majority. The Democrats carry every
ward, eec,ing every alderman. Among the
aldermen elected are Hon. George w. Stone
las, Justice of the Supreme Court, and Major
Thomas Jones, whose memorial tribute to the
Federal dead attracted SO much notice at the
north last year. Nearly half Of the colored peo-
pie voted the Democratic ticket straight for the
first time since reconstruction. The city was
Illuminated last night and auld cannon firing,
band playing and general jubllatlon almost the
whole night passed A]cu heretofore leading
white Republicans were sereuaded by bands
and many speeches made.
Ia the g. S. District and Circuit Courts,
Judge Bruch presiding, all cases under the en-
lorccmeut acts were continued to await the de-
cision of the Supreme Court 10 the Louisiana
cases The grand jury Of the courts, which
was empanuclIed yesterday, consists OF twenty
Republicans and three democrats.
The weather is cool and the crops backward.
j. S. Perrin, late Republican mcmher Of the
Legislature for Wilcox county, testified as fol-
! lows before the committee now Investigating
the means by which Spencer secured his cleo
,ion to the t. S. Senate: Troops were retained
in Alabama before the cleo ion on the requlsi-
too OF myself and others having been under
stood that Speocer mad arranged for troops to
be nut at til, disposal Of the Mayor and other
revenue officers. Whenever Intimidation was
necessary these troops, accompanied By the u.
S. MarshaIs, who had fictitious warrants with
citizens' names prominently displayed aud
shown to persons who would inform them,
were paradtd in various couuties Of the State:
| shot hole in my hat, aud reported that [
had been attacked by Ku klux and | sent
troops to arrest the mythical ASSISTANTS; kept
the troops as long as could use them as po-
litcaI machine; our purpose was to secure the
Legislature at all haz ards, aud elect Spencer.
4 number of witnesses testified to the use OF
money to effect the same purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
The Markets.

New York, May 5.-Stocks dull. Money 8
Gold ST Flour quiet aud frnD Wheat shad.
6rmer. Corp irm.
BALTIMORE, M.y5 Virginia SKIES, peelcrs,
Az; do. consolidated j45. West Va sizes 9
Cotton dull and heavy; low middlings l5Srl55
Flour very strong aud higher Howard Street
and Western Superfue 75as5 W; DO. Extra
5.l2uS5 25; do Family G.OOaS7.OO; City Mills
Super6nc i. 75as5.O0; do. Extra 5.50a$6 %
do. Rio brands 500; do Family 1926: Wheat
strong :; No. W estern red l39; Mary and rec
l35al45; do. amber l47al50 other grades un,
changed. Corn quiet; Southern white 9Ot92
do. yellow el,92; Western mixed SO. Oat:
steady Southern 76a7S; Western white 10 II;
Western mixed 6S Rye quiet at l5al II. Hay
dull; Pennsylvania and Maryland iIa2+' FRO
visions quiet. Butter firm and unchanged. Coffee
strong; ordinary to prime Rio cargoes lG4al9
Whiskey firmly held at ll6all7. Sugar very
sironu at log
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Oshkosh.

New York, May 5.-The Tribune publishes
a telegram from the treasurer of the Oshkosh
Relief Committee, appealing for help for the
people burned out there. He says the fire de-
stroyed four hundred houses seventy stores
fifty manufacturing establishments, four hotels,
and four churches About three thousand peo-
ple are burned out Of house and home; three
hundred families are destitute, and over Two
thousand persons are out Of employment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

LOCAL BfIEtEIE ES.

The five members of the chain gang, who re-
fused to 20 to work last Monday morning, and
were locked up in the cells at the station house
10 consequence, having become tired OF contne
ment aud of bread and water fare, promised
tc behave better 10 future aud were put to WORK
again this morDing.
1t was reported among canal boatmen to-day
that the American Coal Company had glver
orders for the loading Of their boats at Gum
berland, and that large feet would soon be OF
its way here.
Business of all sorts is exceeding " dull here
now. but there is some comfort to be derived
from the fact that the same condition OF affairs
exists everywhere else.
The slight alarm Of fire about half past three
o'clock this afternoon, was caused by the burn
iug of a small portion of the root CT the ma
chine shop at the Fairfax street depot.
The musical entertainment to be given 10
this city by Mr.. Fairlamb, of Washington
heretofore alluded to- will take place at Sarepta
Hall on the evening of the 18th lnst
Among the marriage licenses issued 10 Wash
ington yesterday, and published in the paper;
Of that CITY is one to Jno Nj. Devine and Mary
Alice Smith, of Fairfax county, Va.
MIR. Frederick kubee, a well-known citizen
of Culpeper county, died at his home i'll thai
county yesterday morning.
1t is now stated that MIR. Carllu, proprietor
of Carin' Springs, will commence working the
gold moe at that place at 40 early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Railroad Purchase.

ATLANTA, GA, May "a bill has been
filed by Gen. Too,nbs and 5. II. Hardcnan'
Attorneys, for certain stockholders of the Geor-
gia Railroad, praying Ter an injunction to re-
s,raiu the officers Of that corporation from CON-
pletlDg the purchase Of the Western Railroad
OF Alabama, or from paving interest 90 railroad
bonds of said road Judge Gibson will hear
arguments 10 the case Tuesday next. The
Western Railroad of Alabama was recently
purchased Jointly by the Georgia and Atlanta
Railroads who are the endorsers OF the bonds
Of the Western Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Swallowing u Diamond.

NEW YORK, May 5,-EIward Watson, with
several aliases, was arrested yesterday for steal
ing a solitaire diamond ring stone, which was
valued at 81 900, from Maiden Lane jewelry
house. Ga his way to the station house be
was observed to swallow something, which
caused considerable effort, and as the ring
could not be found by a search of his person,
it is believed he swallowed it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Missing Steamers.

QUEBEC, May 5-rhcre is no news as ye
Of the steamship Poyre-ian aud other missile
steamers. 1t is stated that the Pol yneslan ha
at all lines provisions enough on board 10 las
at least two mouths, and no doubt the othe
steamers are equally we'll provided. The Poly
nesian is said to have 300 persons on board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
By THE
GUANAHANI GUANO COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA.


smutb
then
Carolina JUSTLY
sh.lp espadon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Accident.

New YORK, May 5.-Yesterday while
gang of laborers we're loading sand on wagons
from bank which was overhung by bluff IL
south Brooklyn, the earth gave way aud buried
them. Potter McGarry and Michael Riley We're
suffocated to death. Several others we're res
cued in almost sufocsted condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Election.

INDIANAPOLIS, May Sat the muulc'pa
election here yesterday james Caven, Republic
can, was elected Mayor by 400 majority. The
Republicans also elected their entire city tlckc
by maiorities of from 400 to 1000, and they
gain one Councilman The Council now stand:
IL Republican and Is Democrats for the uez
wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
The TiItOn-Beecher Suit.

New York, May 5.-The attendance of
specta tors in the Brooklyn City Court room
this morning. was very greatly decreased. Mrs.
Beecher was present but her husband was
away. Stephen Pearl Andrews resumed the
witness stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Failed,

PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-Henry 6. Morris,
proprietor Of the Southwark foundry, 10 this
CITY. has made 40 assignment for the benefit of
his creditors 1t is claimed, however, that bis
liabilities are greatly exceeded by his assets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 4, II a. N.
For the Middle States, stationary or rising
barometer, southerly wiuds, warmer, clean
weather, followed by cloudy weather Wednes
day night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

Always keep Oh hand, as delay increases SUIT
eriug. If you feel sickness coming upon you,
take dose Ut DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills. they
eau do you no harm aud may save you from the
sick room. Price % ceptS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05
Robbery.

PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-lhe hardware store
Of Griffith & Page, in this city was robbed last
night Of 6, DDS valued at $1,000. No clue to
the robbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

Mr.. James Corrie, Dentist, in Baltimore
writes: II have used DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
personally aud in my family for two or three
years, and am prepared to say that there Is
nothing to com pare TO it as remedy for Coug
Colds etc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

SUMNER CoNvENIENcEs. Now that the
ev. of summer has come, thoughts of render
ing thcuselves-aud those dependent upon
them for worldly happiness-as comfortable as
possible during the heated term, are beginning
to fit through the minds of house keepers, and
We can do that large class of our readers no
more really valuable service than to suggest to
them the trouble they will avoid and the con,
yenence aud comfort they will experience from
the use of the new refrigerator, for the sale OF
which, Mr.. Enoch Grimes is the agent IN this
CITY. aud number of which he has Oh exhibition
at his tin. ware store Oh Kin street, and whichg
certainly seems to be as perfect refrigerator
as can be constructed 1t is made upon new
aud scientific discovery and principle OF reirllg-
GRAFTON. by which there is an automatic clreula-
ton of pure, cold, dry air in an alright box.
The refrigerators are the dryest and cleauesi
cow 10 use, require less cleaning, are entirely
free from the udors arising from the oxldiza-
ton of metal or the decomposition of meats they
may contain; have porcelain lined water cool
81 with no drip 10 soil the floor and are hand
some pieces of furniture for the most costly
furnished dining rooms Among MIR. Grimes
large stock of useful household ware are also
to be found detached water coolers, cream
freezers and other articles for summer use
which for beauty. utility and cheapness, cannot
be excelled this side Of New York. Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

PANORAMA Brady & Bro panorama
and museum will be exhibited at Sarepta hall
in this city tomorrow night and the night
after. The exhibition is spoken OF 10 the most
Aatteriug terms by those who have witnessed IT..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

The WEATHER. There was heavy white
frost this morning, but the day has been clear,
bright and comparatively warm. aud hopes are
entertained that there will be at least some
snrine weather 10 this the last month OF that
usually delightful season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

CANAL Boat ADRIFr-The caual boat
Mary Mack, falling to attract the notice OF, or
becoming tired of waiting for, a tug boat this
morning, attempted to reach Suoot's wharf by
drifting down from the outlet lock of the canal,
but was drawn ipto the centre of the chanuel
by the strong ebb tide running at the time,
and went on by that poiot fl ,atiug gu down the
stream, regardless of her rudder, and to the
risk of herself aud any other floating thing she
night have met Id her way, and probably
would have received or Inflicted sclDe damage
had not MIR. Smoot hastily named a row boat
and sent il to her relief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-05

Contract AWARDED. The contracts tor the
erection of o handsome three-storled brick
building on the southeast coroer Of KING ard
PAYNE streets have'been awarded by Mr.. Geo.
Bauer to Mcssrs. BeDjamn Dudley and henry
Padgets, the carpenters work to the Former
and the brick work to the latter.