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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-25
LOCAL NEWS.

CONFEDERATE GRAVES. Southern
Memorial Association held a meeting last even
ING in Washington to complete arrangements
f,r the decoration Of the graves of the Confed-
or,,, dead at Arlington next Tuesday.
Mr.. G. p Harrison proposed thirty-two
names of residents of this city, and other names
we're handed iu by different members, making
f,rly-scven, all of whom were elected. Mr.. G..
= Culver reported that as they were without
m orator for the day, he had written to j.
Randolph Tucker, professor of law at Licking
,on College, Virginia, but had not yet received
an answer.
He submitted letter from Captain A. F.
r. ckwell, of the Quartermastcr Generals De-
nartmcnt, informing the committee that 20 in
structions had been given to the superinteu-
dent of the grounds at Arlington to preserve
the graves of the Confederate dead, and also
one from the same source granting the use Of
the grounds ard pavilion for their decoration
ccrcmonlcS
Mr.. Wm Harmon reported that they had
communicated with Mr.. Knox and with Mr..
Allison Nailor in reference to transportion.
These gentlemen would furnish transportation
for two hundred or more from Washington, and
also one hundred from this city, including a
hack for the officers and orator and wagons for
A3wers, Tor $3.50, or S240 without the wagons
The sum was considered enormous. The COM
mi,tcc had endeavorcd to induce them to furn-
ish sufficient transportation charging per capita,
lut they would not accede to it.
The programme for the day is as follows:
Assemble at the pavilion at Arlington Gene
rery at | p. H., sharp, form in procession and
s,rcw flowers on the graves; then return to the
pavilion, where the exercises will commence
with prayer, followed by music; the introduc-
ton OF the orator BY Dr. Garnett, president of
the association, and the grafton, the whole to
close with music.
The secretary read letter from William H.
Payne, of Warrenton, Va, decinlng an invita-
ton to deliver au Grafton at the decoration cere-
monies.
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CRY Judge
flames Keith presiding. Stores VS.. Irwin; de-
cree.
Mary Irwin ct ais VS.. P E. Hoffman ct ais;
dismissed; agreed.
Will Of Hannah Wilson admitted to probate
aud partially proved.
Payne ct ais. VS.. Bancroft; issue; verdict for
the defendant.
Whiting vs.. Taylor; decree.
Com ex re Emma Magruder VS.. John 4.
Gray ct al; argued upon demurrer to declara-
ton and submitted.
Geo. l.. Watkins vs.. City Council of Alex
aodria; judgment tor defendant.
Fairfax VS.. City Council of Alexandria; iudg-
ncut for defendant; suspension of judgment
for sixty days to allow plaintiff to apply for a
writ OF error.
Mutual Assurance Society vs.. Philip Roch-
ford, trustee; argued and decision reserved.
Wll'oughby ct ais vs. Minors administra-
trix ct al; argued aud submitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-25

DKESERVE YOUR SIGHT by wearing
/ pair of Crystal Lense Spectacle2: They
will assist the sight most brilliantly. They are
Csc. and can be had only at
' GREENS NOTION HOUSE
~ Suactacla A ppncy
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vMpORTED CRYSTAL LENSE SPECTA.
| CLES-Remombc at 25c only. Can be had
at the agency at non1oN uo11cE
nv Is GkEEN > No11oEN hoo oO'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-25

- Shoulder Bacon, Sugar cured Shoulders
And Breakfast Pieces, and Lard in tierces and
tbs received to day and for sale, wholesale
and retail, at lowest current rates BY
"'iu re 70 j. G. M1LBURN.
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CATERPILLAR FRINGE-We have just
reeolyei another lot of Fringes, IN ali the
desirable shades also fine assortment OF Oress
Buttons st fEh6 COoAr W ~ 100,
u ~ MIX sItESe'
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NTOTHSl MOTRSl-We have on hand q
NI large stock Of what is believed 70 De Inc
hes, and cheapest preventive ior MONS. TOT
s", mv u E. S. LEADBEATER s BRO.
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~yoT1CE-Those who use SPECTA Giles
~ should call at GREEN NOTION
HO1IsE and invest 25c in psir of those eele;
brsted IMPORTED CRYST Il LENoE
and they will experience great
o,eo onJ comfort. NY ~
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ANDRETHS GARDEN SEEDS-Extra
IL Early Peas Early May Peas Champion OF
England Peas, Blue Imperial Peas, Tom Thumb
Peas and McLean's Little Gem Peas, received
and for sale by ~
NH 3 JANNEl " w.
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bht hufs. ,s sap Let, oaa 60 v..h u fsr farm
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III; 1Ss ?$ 81 E :S: ~ =. no..
$7.s1 ot tq5nace.. 1's stoves, and eook ranxos.
rssaa. saaasx ,teet. esanbon, marshes. etc.
9A A' 2'' oNf Asna"f THuM4SA t1sd CO.. 81 c.rk.st
no EX0HANGEOR FOR SAILA FINE FARM
aTse and good feaees pieny q S.ss9 a
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
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Political Notes.

The Hon. W. G. BrownlsW, in the salutAtory
Of his new paper makes this saneuine predic
ton 'Nor do / read the signs Of the times as
those who believe that the country is TO be af-
1cted with the success of the Democratic party
in the Presidential election Of 1876. On the con
trary the indications point to the defeat of that
party in the great national contest And here
predict that the great party which has controlled
the National Government for fifteen years VIII
not only have new lease OF power in 1870 but
the day is not far distant when IL will redeem
and degenerate Tennessee
The New Orleans correspondent of tho CHI
oago Tribune who attended the Democratic
meeting in the former city opposed to all COM
promise, says " 70 have heard the speeches
on that occasion, one would suppose that the
people Of the North, in their elections last fall
had not only given direct expression against
the outcome Of tho fifteenth Amendment, but
had also confessed their error in entering Into
tho war in defence of the Union, and most hum
bly, apologized to the South therefor"
The Nav Orleans correspondent of the New
York Times says that i'll Louisiana " man :
business, his pleasure, even tho reception OF
his wife and daughters in the house of God, il
dependent upon his political sentiments and
lie gives several illustrations thereof
Frederick d uglass is going to stump New
Hampshire for tho Republicans.
Judge +. II. Hoar aud Speaker Blaine are an
nounced to stump Connecticut for the Eepubll-
cans. Senators Conkling and Dawes arc TO take
the stump in tho same state.
The Baltimore Gazette objects to Mr.. Tilden ar
u possible candidate for the Presidency, because
he comes from Now York. No candidate y
says the Gazette, "w will be taken from New York
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
SECOND EDI'TI0N.
City Council.

THE sEssIoN, LAST EvENfNd-NR. ADAMS RECON-
eIDERs HIS nEsIGNATToa OF THE cHAtBMANsHIP
OF THE FISASoE COMMITTEE AND wIrHDnAws IT
ANOTHER " BoUr WITH TUE e. L"
regular aeasion Of Council was held, last,
evening, President Maris in the chair.
The Water Committee, on tho petition for the
Introduction of water in the 9Th ward, made n
favorable report, which was adopted. Estimated
ccst, $4,000.
The Committee on Public Buildings, reported
adversely on the petition of the Biandywine
Library Association for tic u of the second
story of the Old Academy for library purposes.
Oh the petition of +. D T. Miller end others,
complaining Of the collection by the clerk OF the
market OF rents for stalls in tho 4tl street mar
kot now that they are vacated, the some com
mtteo reported favcrably, provided the com
paiuants pay all costs which have been incurred.
Adopted.
Mi Adams asked leave to withdraw his roslg-
tiatlon as chairman OF tho Finance Committee,
which was granted.
Mr. Baker was elected to the vacancy in the
committee 60 investigate alleged abuses in the
building of the new basin. Tho other members
Of the Committee are Mesara. Farrell and Nc
Menamn.
The balance in bank to the credit of the city
was stated TO he 5l06,0 05i 90.
The Street Commissioner reported - men en-
ployed, and the Chief Engineer Of the Water
A petition was presented for the curbing and
paving of Heald street from Christiana Avo. 10
B. street, and of 3rd street near the Diamond
Stale Rolling Mills. Referred.
Proposals. for furnishing water pipes, fire
plugs stops, &c, were presented from Hllles &
Jones. Pusey, Jones * Co., and the Lobdell Car
Wheel Co., Wilmington ; Pancoaht u Maule, II.
D. Wood Il Co, David S Creswell, and Glouces-
ter Iron Co., Philadelphia Camden Iron Works,
Camden, N j. Melets IL Co. Reading Jno.
McNeal & Son, Burlington, N. j. aud the Union
Hydraulic Machine Works. all of which were re-
forrei to the Water Committee.
Mr.. Pckels presented communication from
n special committee of the Board of Trade, ask
lug an appropriation FOR the Centennial Re-
ferred to n special committee consisting of
hlessrs. Pickles, VIM Candy and Jas. p. Hayes.
Mr.. Farrell arose TO a question of privilege
and sent to the clerk desk copy OF the Eo-
cry EUenlpg wherein reflections arc editoriav
made upon him and other members, which was
read. Nj. Farrell then preceded, at some length,
to express his very unfavoialle opinion OF the
editor of Ecery Ecening
On Motion OF W. NJ Candy the Committee on
Opening Streets we're authorized to confer with
tile City Solicitor and prepare certain amend
ments to the Registry Bureau.
MIR Baker presented the draft OF bill pfovi-
ding for the reorganization of the Board of Re-
vision relating so the assessment and collection
of taxes. Fifty copies were ordered to be print
ed.
Orders were directed to be drawn as follows :
j. II. Publ, S2.7G; pay roll Street Department,
55l rs; pay roll OF the Water Department S220.-
25; sundry bondholders, for interest @9i5; Il. r.
Robinson & Co., 50, David Campbell, Sl00i L.
Nauklack, S62 50.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
The Brooklyn Trial.

CONTINUATION on Mr.. rRAoy's SPEECH.
Yesterday was the second day Of Tracy's
opening speech in behalf of the defence in
Brooklyn, and he touched upon matter that
was in some respects both novel and interesting.
This was in relation to the breaking out of the
difficulties between Bowen, Beecher and Tilton
in 1871, Bowen, according to the theory, being
an original party to the conspiracy against
Beecher, but retiring when he found that there
was more danger than profit in it, and that there
was no chance of Tilton and Beecher uniting in
newspaper opposition to the Independent.
Perhaps this is intended as laying the founda-
ton for the impugmng of Bowen's testimony If,
as has been stated, the prosecution should put
HIM ON tile witness stand to swear that he did
not discharge Tiltou from the Independent and
Brooklyn Union on account of what Beecher
had said to him in the way of advice or dis
closure III regard to Tilton. Mr.. Tracy further
elaborated tile theory of the conspiracy against
Beecher aud reviewed Mr.. Moulton's testimony
III caustio style. He has not yet concluded
his argument.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
FIFTH EDITION.
Ice Ercshets.

BREAKING UP IN THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FLOODED AND 10, 900 MEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT.
PHILADELPHIA Feb. 26.
The ice in the schuylkill, at Manayunk, broke
up, yesterday afternoon. The water, during the
night, was twenty feet above its usual height,
and only four feet below the mark Of the highest
freshet
All the houses in the lower part of the town
are submerged, forcing the occupants to leave
without saving their goods.
The gas works were submerged, leaving the
streets in darkness, last night.
All the mills, except one, have suspended work
throwing at least two thousand persons out Of
employment.
THE SITUATION, THIS MORNING.
The water at Manayunk fell nearly two feet,
this morning.
THE WATER suBsIDINa.
The water is rapidly subsidipg at Manayunk
and no further damage is now apprehended.
THE SITUATION AT NoRRIsTowN.
At Norri town, the river is gorged with ice,
but no damage has resulted from the freshets.
FURTHER DOWN.
The river below Fairmount is clear Of ice and
there has been no overflow of the wharves.
rRE5HET IN THE JuNiATA.
HARRISBURG, Feb. 26.
The ice is moving i'll the Juniata river. Hea-
Wy ice gorges are reported at Huntingdon, and
the new county bridge at Lewiston is carried
away The ice in the river here and at Williams
port is not broken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
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Inferosting Medical case.

A AtAS'e HAND pRicRED BY A THORN 20 MONTHS
AGO AMPUTATED YESTERDAY.
Mr.. William IIerbine, aged ca years, of Bern
township, while walking out in tho fields was
pricked in the hand by a thorn some twenty
months ago. The injury was 30 slight that he
hardly concerned himself about it more than to
have his wound dressed and give 1t snch alten-
ton ss seemed necessary at the time. Tho
wound however, assumed malignant character,
which led him to apply for medical aid. He
was told that it was of cancerons nature, and
he was under treatment at different times by nn'
merous physicians who make this subject a
specially in their calling He received no bene-
lit whatever, but on the other hand the wound
became aggravated and he suffered intense pain
for many months. Three days ago he went to
Philadelphia and applied to Dr.. Gross of Jeiler-
son College who advised an immediate amputa.
tlon. He then called ON Dr. d. L. Beaver and
J. NJ. Hoffman, who yesterday successfully per
formed the operation taking the hand OH Two
inches above tho wrist. The patient was anxious
10 haye the hand ampntated and is doing well
ever since. This case in the more interesting
from the fact OF its seemingly magnificent ori-
gin and subsequent yiralent nature. Reading
Times. 2In
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
The E.ozen water Mains.

WATER coNoEALINo IN THE DEAD ENDS" SINCE
The MILD WEATHER SET INA THEORY IN THIS
SINGULAR occuRhENcE
Notwithstanding tho fact that milder weather
has prevailed for several days, there are now a
greater number of frozon water mains and hy-
drauts than at any tino this winter. Even this
morning, with tho bright warm sunshine of the
week and the rains which have fallen upon the
earth hydrants which escaped freezing during
the severe weather aud furnished an uninter-
rupted supply up to last night refuse now to
permit the passage OF single drop of water.
THIS is an unaccountable occurrence to many
people WHO have watched it with con-
siderable surprise 1t is accounted for, how
ever on the following hypothesis, VIZ During
the cold spell the frost penetrated the GROUND to
such deptl that the lIilder weather prevents
the lower portion of the frost from escaping
through the surface, but drives 1t down into the
Garth that i'll lts downward passage it has
stiuck the mans aud connecting pipes, CONCEAL
ing the water IN tn ,m whore the circulation is
not kept up, aud preventing the distribution of
the supply. As soon as the frost passes below
tie pipes it is expected that the ice VIII liquefy
and the usual quantity of water be obtained.
Meanwhile, the Water Department is relaxing
10 effort to thaw out the pipes. This morning.
for the 4 st tmeln several weeks, water was OBJ
tanned from the main III Tth street, between
Washington ard Jefferson, and only after the
process of thawing had been kept up since Fri
day last At first, and for short distances the pro-
cess of injecting steam rapid; whenitha to be
sent several hundred feet inlo the pipes Cn this
instance $50 feot) the process becomes slow the
greater the advance inward. Oher mains, and
VII of them ''oead ends,' are being opened in
Ta'nsll street below 9th, about IT'S feet at 18th
and West, 150 feet; at S3h and Orange about
500 feet. In 18th street, between Tatnall and
Orange, about $40 feet, aud in 18Th, between
Orange and Market, whole square, there are
mains frozen upon which no attempt has been
made to open them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
Williams Thornc Expelled.


THE NORTH cARoLTSA LEdt-LATuRE PRoNouNoEs
HIM An AIHLIsr--A POLITICAL JeD On A fLisisY
ExcUsE.
An item in the CoMIEnctAL, L, recently, referred
to an effort pending IN the North Carolina Legls-
latule to expel j. Williams Tnorne, of Rudsway,
Warren county. from his seat. A telegram from
Racigh yeatarday, says
sThe House OF Representatives in three
night sessiona considered a resolution of expul
sion of j. w. Thorue member from Warren
county, on account OF his non belief III the exs-
tence of God, as set forth in phamphlet issued
by him. A vote was taken on the resolution ut
Y O'Clock last night and reeulted yeas 49, nays
Al
Mr.. Thorne has lived in North Carolina for
several years having purchased property there
aud earnestly joined III the work OF developing
tho material Interests Of the Slate. He was for
merry citizen of Chester county. where he is
well isnown, and is a highly respectable and very
excellent man. He is a strong Republican, and
this, no doubt, was the moving cause OF his cx-
pulsion, although that action. the telegram tal q
was moved by a colorel member. His theoogi-
cal views were alwava regarded Of a liberal sort
but We understand hin to entirely d.sdain
atheism.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
TMe Loml,lnna compromise.

NEW ORLEANS IN 4 FERMENr THE WHITE LEAGUE
OPPOSE Ir--rug BUSINESS MEN IN FAVOR OF H.
Dispatches from Louisiana, since the CcnGer-
aervatve Caucus voted (3i to 33,l in favor Of
the Wheeler settlement, show that the elements
in New Orleans are fermantius spi'ltedly. The
White League hold a. meeting. tonight for the
purpose of overavelng those Of the Conserva-
tives who desire peace, and the Bull tn calls
upon every man who shuuderGd q gun on the
l4tll of SepteE,ler to come.
On the other hand large number of whole
sals and retail merchants have signed decara-
tion in it's support The majority of the news
papers favor the 4djustment. The Times says
there is marked cLange in the popular feeling
in favor OF the Wncolor adjustment among the
couservatve.properly.h holders and business men.
Everything Indicates that Kellogg has come to
the front with renewed strength il the ranks Of
Lis n6harnnIs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-26
The Railroad Complication.

FURTHER sTArFMESr As To THE p. W. d D. DiREc-
TORS MEETING IN THIS cIrY-THE AWKWARD
POSITION OF THE COMPANY BETWEEN TWO FIRES.
The Baltimore american reports that tho BAL
timore and Ohio people complain of tie Philad.'
Wm and Baltimore corporation, and one of
them thought that it " had acted in anything but
neutral manner since tho commencement of
the contest, that it lad allowed itself to be dio-
tated to in various ways ny the Pennsylvania
corporation" &c, &c. One of the Baltimore
directors who was at the meeting in this city on
Wednesday, informed tho Amer7cdn, that, as
stated in yesterdays COMMERCIAL, during the
meeting there was no reference 10 the railroad
war. After adjournment it WAS discussed, and
it seemed to bo the unanimous opinion or the
Directors that it was the into cest and policy of
the company TO remain neutral throughout Inc
struggle.
Another Baltimore director of tue z. ". Il b.
Co, said they were placed i'll most unp leasant
and improbable situation by tho war great
many more cara had to be put III Use TO accom-
modate the trains of the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania Companies, which ncccesliated the
employment Of more hands and entaied greater
expense. No more passen6efs went over the
road, however, aud OF course there was no IN
crease, but decided deci ease III the recelpt5
lie thought the Pennsylvania Company could,
in comparatively short time. construct Lew
road between Philadelphia and Baltimore, as the
plans and surveys had all been made year ago.
Tho Baltimore and Ono however. would lind 1t
II most difficult undertaking to build new road
between Philadelphia and NowYork, and one that
that Company were not likely to accomplish for
long while He said that the position OF the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Com
pauy ut present WAS as near neutrality as posi-
Die under these circumstances, aud nc confer
ence with President Hnckey, Of the Philadel-
phia. Wilmington ard Baltimore Company, on
Saturday, tho latter gentleman had Expressed
the hanae sentiments. He was Of tue
opinion that the rhIladephia. Will
mington and Balt.more directors might
groWl aud cry over the matter but they
positively could not better themselves by any
change that could be effected. To put them
seyea in the hands OF the Baltimore and Ohlo
would be suicidal. He SAID that thero wa: TOO
much strife for personal popularity III tho pres
ent fight-too much Garrett and too much Scott.
In reference to tue loss OF freight by the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Company,
now carried by the Old Dominion Line OF steam.
ers, he said tie Company could very well AFFORD
to do without it, as there had not been one
| cent OF profit in it,