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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17

THE Russell Progress says that Il
meeting has been held at PaltOnsville
to inaugurate movement for the for
nation Of a new county out of Lee,
Wise and Scott,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
FIRsT-CLAss GOODS AT LOW PRICES.
Save Money by Purchasing Your Dry Goods Of
LEVY BROTHERS.

: BLEACHED KNITTING COTTON
all sizes, in balls, atG0c. per pound:
Singer Sewing Machine NEEDLES
at 40c per dozen; Wheeler & vii,
sou, Grover & Baker, Howe, Do,
nestle, Weed, Home Elliptic, and
Wilson Sew;ng-Nachine NEEDLES
at SOC. per dozen. We pay the
postage.
CLARKE's go. n. T." JOHN
CLARKE'S S. and COATS SPOOL,
COTTON at roc. per dozen,
CARPET-W WARP in all coIors-the
besr manufactured;
CARPETS, OIL>CLOTHS.
MATING, RUGS, MAS,
WINDOW SHADES, CURTAIN
LACES, CURTAIN NUSLINS,
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
CALICO COLLARS and CUFFS at
10c. a set worth Soc
LINEN STAND-COVERS at Coo,
worth 81;
WOOL TABLE>COYERS at$I worth
81 so;
PIANO COVERS at great bargains;
TABLE LINEN,DAMASK and TA>
BLE>CLOTHS in all qualities at
extraordinary bargains
NAPKINS, DOILIES, TOWELS. and
TRAYCLOTHS in great variety
and at much below regular prices.
HONEY-COMB QUILTS at 81 worth
$50:
CROTCHET QUILTS at $50 and
81 worth 81 80 and s..
WHITE and STRIPED HOSE for
women and children in aIIquaities.
KID GLOVES in all qualities from
| 75c. up to $2,2 a pair;
LISLE-THREAD GLOVES and
GAUNTLETS from 25c. up to = :
BUCK GAUNTLETS in all qualities:
CHBVIOT SHIRTINGS 1T III. IG2,
and 25c per yard;
BED-TICK in all qualities from Zoe.
to Doc. per yard;
! LINEN and COTTON SHEETTNGS
aud PILLOW-CASUINGSa at bar,
gains,,'
/ BLEACiIED and UNBLEACIIEH
COTTONS from c Ir. up to the best
nlanu'actared,'
( LINEN CARRIAGE BUSTERS in
great variety
READI-MADE DRESSES and IN.
! DEPARTMENTS for ladies'.
LACE POINTS aud JACKETS in
great variety, very cheap:
MEEINO SHIRTS for men, women,
and children
ELASTIC and LEATHER BELTS liz
great VARIETY
CORSETS in great variety from Zoe.
up to Sc a pair
DINITY BANDS AZ 81 per dozen
worth I5c apiece;
FANS and FAN>CHAINS in great
variety at
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17

FREE thought, free speech, pub
lie trial and public execution, are
necessary to the preservation Ct
liberty.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
FUNHOMAS
IL HOUSE,
Re opened by
J. NJ. THOMAS,

MAN street, Bristol, Tenn.
HAVE again reopened the Thorn
L as House. on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish first-Class accom-
mediation to the public. No money
and no pains will be spared l, make
the hotel all it was in it's palmiest
days.
Boarders will be received on sood
terms.
Being provided with good stables I
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ana
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find the
house located in easy distance Of the
Passenger Exchange, the tables we'll
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
POrters regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan 6 Tiff
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17

In retiring from the Retail Furni-
ture and Undertaking Business. L de-
sire to return many thanks to all my
old patrons, and take pleasure in re-
commencing my successors, with
whom my own interest will continue
TO be identified, as they will sell ali
the work / manufacture, which, / in
tend, shall be as good as can be gotten
anywhere.
e. II. NATION.
Iulv Off
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
CORNELIUS A. GRAY
Barber and Hair-Dresser,

FRONT STREET, one door sout of Bunt
ing S Peppers Drug Store, Bath Room at
tached.
Maybe, l574.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17

IN ~ EYFASSERS wanted Tor two supsf5
- IL = g works Of FrfHcL art, Little Bun
away and her PETS, and The pretty pair, ne
Dinner, and thc Nap. These IIci1Tes ara
l00Tthyy piGce ia cOstiy h0Wss and InaEpensiFt
enough for the simplest. selling r0Pif'y, eng
TAXES o. SIGHT. u 10 gugraut'e ready sales. Eo.H
profits, and quick returns, Any active person VIZ
will take hold can make a handsome income. send
Tor our best terms al once,
J. B. FORD & CO.,
p Park Place, New IoIz.
July 21-3m
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
Ihe Markets

Gold in New York, $113f. Wheat
in Nashville has receded TO S1.25. In
Knoxville it ranges from soc. to $1.O5.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
Iidvay High SobooI.

Tspleasantly located about four miles
West Of Emory and Henry College
VIII begin its Fall Session,
September 9th. 1875.
a thorough course of study has been
provided, and rare opportunities are
offered to those, Of limited means
who wish to prepare themselves Tor
College.
TUITION, from $500 to $1,000 per
Session, of five months. CoNTIN-
GENT FEE, 81 90. BOARD can be OBJ
tanned in the neighborhOod. at S8,O9
per month, rooms, lights and fuel IN
cluded.
For further particulars, address,
". A. DeBusk, Glade Spring, Va, or
Jos. W. Wgrick, HeaGOE View u
Aug. 3, '74-4w
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
Valuable Lands for Sale.

Valuable Lands for Sale.
WITH a view to change my bust
w hess, [ offer for sale my place of
residence, known as COlamO, lying 3
miles east Of Bristol, on the \ NJ Il o
r II, containing about 700 acres, over
500 acres cleared and in good state of
cultivation. The mansion is of brick.
two stories. with ell and cellars, with
tin roof, and is elegantly finished. 1t
occupies commanding site, and the
view is extensive and attractive. The
grounds are well improved, and I'd
iourniEg them are apple and peach
orchards, with variety of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property is valuable, and with a
small outlay could be made as charm
ing, as it is now very desirable
place.
Beaver creek tIaverses the farm, af-
fording ample water supply, and upon
it are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other Two hundred yards distant from
the railroad. There are also iudiCa-
tons of iron ore Of value.
The land is divided into three par
GELS, with dwellings and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as whole
it would make tirst-class stock farm.
Also n tract of One Thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Bcavercreek, in
Sullivan county. Tenn, Il miles south
OF Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This is gpod farming land, 500 acres
cleared, balance timber Of fine quality
There is a very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind of
machinery; would be fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
cles a great deal of cedar and pine,
with other valuable timber abound on
the land and in the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim-
proved mountain land of good quality
Correspondence solicited.
Address
Col J 7 PRESTON,
Box II,
Bristol, Tenn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-08-17
WHOLESALE and RETAIL dealers
in all kinds Of FURNITURE
and MATTRESSES

WE have on hand n large and good as
sOrtment OF Furniture and Mattresses.
which will be sold at the lowest pri-
ces. House-keepers and those con-
templating marriage should call early
and make purchases before our stock is
picked over.
WIN. l.. RIGRARDSONtc co
BRISTOL, TENN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
SE.H.nEK RESORTS.

VARIETIES.
WORCESTER SAUCE.
WALNUT and TOMATO CATSUP.
DESS1CATED COCOANUT.
COXE'S GELATINE.
SARDINES.
TWIN BROTHERS. YEAST CAKES.
BABBITTS, RUMFORD'S and PATAP-
SEQ YEAST POWDERS.
PINEAPPLE CHEES E and
MACCAkONI. just received by
my 10 DAVY Il HARMON
EANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY.
Il &c.-We are receiving and keep constant
ly on hand full line of Hsndkerchiefs, Hose
and Half Hose, Ladies' and Mems Vests, Shirt
Fronts, Cravats, Collars snd Cuffs, Suspenders,
Belts, Buttons Of every description, Hat Grape
English Grape V!eiis,, Shswls in, great variety,
Printed and Plain Skirts, together, with other
very cheap goods. D. F. BRASHEAR,
my % No 100 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

POPPING THE QUESTION century
ago and more it was the fashion for suitor to
90 down on bis knees to lady when he asked
her to become his wife, which, with very stout
gentlemen was 40 uncomfortable proceeding.
The way 10 which Daniel Webster proposed to
Miss Fletcher was more modern, being at the
same time neat and poetic. Like many other
lovers, he was caught holding a skein of thread
or wool which the lady had been unraveling.
Oracle" said be (tancy Daniel Webster say
ing "Grace. I'VE have been untyiog koots
Let US see if We cannot tie one which will not
unite for = lifetime" With piece of tape he
fashioned half a true lovers koot Miss Fetch
er perfected it, AMI kiss put the seal to the
symbolical bargain. Richard Steele wrote to
the lady of bis heart: Dear Mrs. ScurIock
there we're no misses 10 those days), am
tired OF calling you by that name therefore,
say day when you will take that of madame,
your devoted, humble servant Richard Steele"
She fixed the day accordingly and Steeled her
name instead of her heart to the suitor. The
celebrated preacher White6eld proposed mar
rlage to young lady in very cool manner, as
though Whitehed meant field of ice. He
addressed letter to her. parents without con-
sulting the maiden. 10 which be said that they
need not at all be afraid Of offending him by a
refusal, as he thanked God he was free from
the passion called love. Of course, the Iady
did not conclude that this field, however white
was the held for her. A Scotch beadIe was the
one who popped the question iu the grimmest
manner. He took his sweetheart into the
graveyard and, showing her dark corner, said
Mary, my folks lie there. Would Won l;Ee n
lie there. Mary?" Mary was sensible ass;e
and expressed her willingness to obtain the
right to be buried near the beadles relations
by uniting herself with him in wedlock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

pATENT MACHINE FOR WORKING
4 BISCUITS
Gall and see, at So King street, on the corner
OF hOyai. Something new and desirable.
" 5O j. T. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
DRICES DOWN. .

We have received notice from the msnufsc.
turer of our SHIRTS which enables US to reduce
our best So Shirt to $3.50; the lower numbers
accordingly. Now is the time to call and be
measured for Shirts. Fit guaranteed.
jy2 d. +. WITMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1875.
PROFESSIONAL C.8KDS.

A CARD.-Circumstsnce rendering it de-
"A srable that should locate in Baltimore,
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DR.. D. N RUST. He has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. I cordially commend him
to the favor of my friends and patients. as we'll
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, Va, mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
DEMOVAL

REMOVAL.
S. j. REED
Announces to his friends and customers that he
has removed his stock of POTOMAC SHAD
and HERRINGS to NOS. 22 UNION ST. and
III SOUTH WHARVES, where, in connection
with his former fish business, he will keep con-
stantly on hand . large and varied assortment of
EASTERN FISH
Has now on hand 600 bbls different grades of
Fish, consisting of GROSS and NET SHAD,
NESS SHAD in kits, FAMILY ROE HER
RING, bsrreled MACKEREL, MESS MACK
EREL in kits, and SPLIT and ROUND HER
RlNGS to which he invites the attention of the
public.
The business will in future be conducted by
S. j. REED and j. A. CUNNINGHAM.
jy l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

HINGES, SCREWS, LOCKS, SASH Pull.
- LEYS and other Hardware for the use of
builders, at So King street, corner of Royal st.,
Alexsndria. Va.-We have on hand large
stock OF the above named goods, which were
purchased at low figures and will be sold ut q
small profit. Persons who are in want will find
II to their advantage to call and examine.
jy Is J. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
PERSONAL.

INFORMATION Is WANTED OF THE
Il HEIRS OF THOS. UTLEY, who went to
Texas IN or about the year 1886 or 1886, from
Virginia. iy 12-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
p ECEIV THIS DAY.

ID T. e Ell D TIT 5 D 7.
Nos. l, 2 and Mackerel. new.
100 bbls Split Labrador Herring.
100 bbls Extra New Gibbed do.
l0) bbls g s. Round do.
500 boxes Smoked Herring
100 kits No. l Mess Mackerel
100 kits Nos. and do
New Salmon, Cod, Hake and Halbut in store
and for sale by S. j. REED u CO..
aug 22 Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

w B. SMITH s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE, FISH,
OYSTERS AND GAME,
FAIRFAX ST. AND MARKET SPACE,
Would inform their friends and the public that
they have commenced the above business, and
would be pleased to furnish them with anything
in their line. Having made arrangements at
their house, on Market space, by fitting up ICE
BOX Els. we are prepared to furnish MELONS,
FISH and CLANS from our ice boxes at all
hours Of the day and night, and all who favor
us with their trade can depend on getting them
fresh at all times.
jy 23-2m W. H. SMITH & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

SUBSCRIBERS WITR Poor MEMORIES. An
exchange gets off the following on DELINQUENT
subscribers: Looking over an old ledger we
see long array Of oames of former subscribers
who are indebted to US. Some Of them have
moved away and are lost to sight although to
memory dear. Oilers are carrying the con-
srlbuton boxes in our most respectable
churches. and others again have died and are
angels 10 Heaven; but they owe US just the
We have had bills sent to many of our sub
ssorlbers, who have forgotten they owe u.s. 1t
has been many years since We have heard from
some OF them. No doubt they mean we'll. but
they do not pay. We seod them this paper,
Tor which We have paid, printing for which we
nave paid, postage which We have paid, and
stllt they pay US not And yet there i, but
one thing to be done with debt, and that is
20 pay 1t. Forgetting debt does not pay it;
intending to pay does not pay it; noth.
.ag pays 1t but the money. We hone
taose excellent friends who do us the honor to
,,ad =, this paper will have the kindness to remit
- once lfthey cannot pay all, surely they
Ma n0 pay part; and as half loaf is better than
sV sV.n Dread we should be obliged il they viii r-
Seuu eu part Of their long neglecte' {
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
FERTILIZERS.
EXCELLENZA
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE,

| have been selling this Standard Fertilizer
for the past four years. and can recon- mend it
with entire confidence rs q first class article.
The material Of which it is composed is Of q
desirable character, and furnishes all the neceS-
sary plant food lor the cultivation of Wheat,
Tobacco and Garden Vegetables.
1T Is IN FIN E DRY POWDER, READY
FOR DRILLING, its mechanical condition be-
ing equal to that of any Fertilizer in this or any
other market.
PRICE SIS PER TON OF 20OO LBS.
FOR SsLEBY
THOS. PERRY.
aug l1-2m II King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

VNIORSTED DRESS FRINGES.
w Received this day. per express, twenty
pieces of Caterpillar Fringes in all shades, at
twenty five cents per yard, at
ap24 c. G.. BERRY'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
DIR II GOUDS.

NEW GOODS.
have received another lot of
Superior Black Grenadines,
French Muslins,
White Linen Lawns for dresses,
Sun Umbrellas and Parasols for ladies,
Gents Superior Silk Umbrellas.
Also lot of extra quality Straw Mating and
Oil Cloths, and Cocoa Mating for halls.
Jy II j. NJ. STEWART
pARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS.
L June 18th, 1875.
Another invoice of those choice goods lust re-
ceved from the manufactul err
d. F. BRASHEAR,
e2S 100 King street, Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
NOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,

TOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and co UNSELLOR ATLAW,
lOl5 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
Ns Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West ginia Money
invariably remtted on day of receipt.
Refers to- Gov. Jno. Letcher, (recent partner)
Lexington, Va; Gov. JAS. L. Kemper, Rch-
msnd, Va; Hon. r. M. T. Hunter; R. II.
Maury & Co., Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros.
= Co., London, England; j. X. Gillist s. Go,
London, England.
Richmond, feb l9-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18
FISH, OFsTE rs, SC.

TLAMSl CkABSi
WATERM ELONS and CANTELOPESi
Can now be found at the stand of T. PHILLIPS,
on King street wharf.
ask the patronage OF the citizens Of Alexan-
dria. Being near the river boats, can get ev-
erythng l offer for sale FRESH. Orders de-
iivered to any part of the city
aug 6-1w r. PHILLIPS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-18

SH1RT FRONTSi SHIRT FRONTSl
~ We have just received large assortment
OF the above goods In sll grades and st low
prices at FERGUSON s. BROS,
my Il 96 KING street
The New York herald., 1875-07-14

-rnut as oranR onIy two glasses or nger az the
Nepfune House. and that Was All. He asked the
witness Wnnt other enterprises ne was engaged
IN ana ne aald that ne was Manager OF the Cea-
ira and the Flushing and the NoFtn shore rail-
wmyB; Ne was largely Interested m real estate
Ac Finally he refused 20 answer any more Quss-
tiona of thn character.
Mr.. Mott nmply want 20 show that Mr. Pop
psnhusen hns not had TIE time 20 manage the
road and Should not ride people over II AZ the
Ne then askea the witness what practical ex-
perience he aad N ra'lroading ana ELECTED, oe-
spite the wirneaa' oyaslve answers, that be sub
staniia.u had none. Ne denied that be was ad-
Clcted 20 1Iluk.
hr Mott--Do you ever get intoxicaredf
Ihe witnees-i suppose 1 mignt get intoxicated.
ger0f-lhs - westing time. We don't want
70 maAe the 40 lonx a. toe bsecher trial.
hst>0A0iNc A DhUNKARD.
NJ Foipennusen ha1 % aamit tnat tse master
necnanle oi ne ro4d Uh0 engaged the eonneers-
mas a.scnarked RON me otRer road belonging TO
foppchhlsen Tor drunkenness ana taen re-em
pores on tae southern road.
~ oe9rRe rrra<ue, Hibbard's assistant. looked
~ bls watch after being nung out oi tue car ~
the collision, ana found toe time OF she accident
~ between 1857 ana les p. n.
M Barr, the train M lster. was recalled HE
SAID the brakes IN uss ON the road we're not ths
best; when ne got 20 NoOdsburg ne knew that
there must be . collision Tor there were ony two
places for HiDbard's train 20 De IN. on the side
track Al Woldsourg or iD collision on the road.
Tue no eat Was Adjourned at this polnt until
TAurslay, gaB p, at ten O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1875-07-14
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

THE INVESTIGATING COMMISSION PREPARING 10
START.
The special commission appointed 10 investigate
Indian anairs Will soon "go west" General Clin-
ton B. Fisk, OF New York and ST. Louis IS tho
President, and he has been working very hard for
some time against many disadvantages. IL ap-
pears the General has at length overcome all
these difficulties, and the commission will bo
ready, In the course OF week, TO follow the drec-
tion OF the "Star OF Empire.D
1t win be remembered that Secretary Delano
requested General FISK, President OF the Indian
Commission. to appoint three gentlemen 90 IN
vestgate the charges which had been made By
80 Mr.. Marsn" against the Indian Bureau
ofnclas. General FIsE invited several gentlemen
to serve ON the com mission. most OF these
gentlemen declined on the plea that they
did not wish TO accept position simply Tor
the purpose OF ascertaininS tue truth OF az
assertion made by gentleman 90 weh kn0Wa 81
Pro essor Marsh, OF lale Couexe, ana whose
veracity, they believed. was beyond the slightest
douot. They also gave Professor MARSH The niea-
est credit for complete accuracy OF Judgment.
THE OBJECT OF THE COMMISSION
at nrst was only TO ascertain the truth OF falsiy
OF the charge or dishonesty on the part OF indian
officials, but recently. at the request o. General
Fisk, the Indian Departments has enlarged tue
sphere responsibilities and duties or the commis.
sion. Ex-Governor Fletcher, oi missouri. has yeen
members nave also been CHOSEN, but thelf names
are to be kept secret until the commission ~
formally organized, which viii be some tine next
week
The New York herald., 1875-07-14
NEW YORK CITY.

Matthew DowdeI aged sixteen years. resid ng
at No. 254 West TwentyeIehth street. accioen :
ally ell on the sidewalk and broke his leg. Taken
10 Bellevue Hospital.
The snort range crack shots are going TO have
lively contesI tonight for the Forest and stream
badge, OF Conlin's gallery, $50 Broadway. Creed
moor marksmen wil be strongly represented.
General henry Raymond calls upon the veterans
OF the war OF 1912, 13 and IA to meet MIN at No.
cty Han place. on Friday, between ten and nve
o'clock, TO consider an Important invitation.
At about eight O'Clock yesterday morning
George Chambers, aged twelve years, acciden tally
fell into the water At the foot OF Market street
ana was drowned. His body was not recov-
cred.
Daniel Scott sailor on the steamship Ger
manic, OF the White Star line, fell overheard from
the vessel while lying at pier so North River and
was drowned. His body was recovered yesterday
ElornInR.
The following gentlemen have been appointed q
committee OF the National Rifle Association to act
with committee OF the American Rifle Club, to
make arrangements for the reception OF the Amer
lean team:-General Alexander Shaler, General
n. i: MCMAHON, General Kilbourne Knox, Mr.. D.
W. Judd. Mr.. II. p. Stanton and Captain N o.
Casey. The committee Will meet on Friday.
The New York herald., 1875-07-14
A SAD CASE OF POISONING.

A very sad accident occurred yesterday
rning at No. 234 Baltic street the residence OF
Mr.. Thomas De WITT It seems that Mr.. De Witt,
whose family were absent, had occasion to arise,
not feeling well, and 60 In search OF some brandy.
The closet In whca the bottles containing liquor
were usually kept was disarranged and q bottle
containing corrosive sublimate, solution used
for killing insects, was mistaken by him Ior
brandy. He took swallow OF the poison and was
almost instantly taken with terrible spasms. his
cries brought 20 his assistance the servant who
procured physician and summoned Corporation
Counsel De Witt, the brother OF the unfortunate
sufferer, who resides in Cumberland street. Dr.
G. Y. Spler was also called In, and everything pos
sibe that human skull could devise was done TO al
leviate the pains which he endured. His wife aud
family were summoned TO his bedside. Al half
past two his life was despaired Of Mr.. De Witt,
who has wife and three children, was Deputy
Clerk under City Clerk Bisnop's re0tne. He
was subsequently appointed Chief Clerk OF tue
Police Department On removal frJm the clerk
ship he was admitted TO the Bar and DISCHARGED
the duties Of Chiei Clerk IN the ONCE OF the Corpo.
alton Counsel He was alive At a late hour last
evening.