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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
New York Items

New YORK, May 26.-Thomas Simons, the
newly appointed Second Assistant Attorney
General, will leave for Washington on Sunday
evening.
Charles williamson, policeman, who has
been on trial on the charge of killing John
Campbell with blow Of bis club, was acqutt-
ed yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
New Orleans Items.

New ORLEANS, May 26.-ReV. W. H.
Copeland, who recently figured in the scandal
case in Baltimore, and who preached 10 one OF
the Baptist churches in this city on Sunday
last, has, it is reported, left the city, though
Swallowed by police. :,
The friends of The late John G. Breckenridge
met at St. Charles Hotel last night and adopt
cd resolutions culoglzing the lite and character
Of the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
SEd,TIOsS SD Il II ,.
SALE AT TEN O. CLOCK A. NJ TO NOR
ROW

SALE AT TEN CLOCK a. NJ TO NOR
ROW.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT tn +
v CORNER OF DUKE AND FAlRFAA
STREETS FOR SALE-On THURSDAY, NAY
9Th will be sold at public auction, on the prem
ises the LOT at tho southeast corner OF Duke
and Fairfax sts., with the Til Rec FkAME r.
HuI1SES thereon, Nos IS, 90 and 62 Duke h5
street, The lot is 70 feet on Fairfax street BY oo
feet on Duke street, and the property is now
renting at fourteen dollars per mont al;d, .. civ
months; the deferred payments to be secured
10 ~ niacn at 10 y. m. my ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
WltlSkcy Seizure.

PlTrSBURG, May 26.-Coector Davis yes
tcrday made seizure of several barrels OF
EQuor consigned to dealers in this city by Col
sen T. Eastman, Chicago, improper returns OF
which had been made 10 Chicago. The dealers
in this city are not implicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

Nervousness and Drvwsiness. These sad at.
fictions so destructive both to business and
Measure, arise from that morbid condition OF
the body which is relieved by an occasional dose
of Or. Bulls Vegetable Pills. Try them, they
will do YOU GOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
The Derby.

LONDON, May 26.-The great event on the
English racing calendar, the run for the Derby
stakes, took place to-day 90 EPSON Downs, and
was won by GalopiD, Ciaremont came 10 second
and the Repentance colt third; eighteen
starters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

SALE TOMORROW. The sale of valuable
real estate at the corner Of Duke and Falriaz
streets. is advertised for to- morrow at III clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
Military Visitors.

NORFOLK, Va, May 2G. The Norfolk Light
Artillery Blues, Captain W. Gilmer Command
ing, propose leaving here by steamer on the
l4th of June, to attend the Bunker Hill ceIe-
bratlnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
The TiItou-Repchcr Suit.

New York, May %. Upon the resumption
of the TiIton Bcecher trial to day, Judge Pur-
ter continued his summing up Tor the detcuce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Let every Conservative do his duty to NOR
row and vote the straight conservative ticket
Everything depends upon the preservation of
H., Conservative organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

CHURCH DEDICATIoN.-Th WOODLAND
Baptist Church is to be dedicated on Sunday
next. Dr. Huntington, of Columbia University,
will preach at l. clock in the morning and
w. S. Peuick, Of this city, will preach 10 the
afternoon at clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, May 2G, | | a. N.
For the Middle States, rising barometer
cooler, northcrly winds and clear weather, ex.
ccpt northeast wluds and cloudy weather Dear
Cape IIattcras.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

BREAK ON TIE G. & 0. CANAL. -lutel-
gence has reached here that a break occurred
on Sunday last on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal at dam No. +, on the six-mle level, 50
miles above Georgetown, and that three days
suspension of navigation would be the couse-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
FOR CITY SRGEANT
Total Observation-Disclosures. 10J
Majority for Campbell, 62.

MhJOFI!y IUT CaHIPUcII, U1.
AID it was resolved, That John w. Camp
bell having received majority of the votes
is declared the nomioee Of the Conservative
party tor City Sergeant
The commissioners then retired, and the
dates for Council, &C., and arrangements we're
perfected for printing tickets, appointing ticket
holders &c, &C., and committee consisting
OF X kempcr, j. W. Campbell, j. Hopkins,
NJ. Is. Harlow, L. V RisheiIl and q. H.
S,ulh was appointed to make all necessary ar
engagements for the election to be held to-
luOrrow.
After the transaction Of some other uuim-
portaut business, the committee adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

NARROW EsCAPE.-Yesterday afternoon
Master Milton Perry and Misses Minnie and
Mary Smoot, little daughters of Mr.. j. Il. D.
Smoot, and Miss Mary Graham, little daug hter
vi Capt. James Graham, after rowing near the
ferry sip, tied their boat to the stern of the
Maryland ferry boat, the steamer Virginia, to
be lowed across the river. On the way over,
and when 10 The middle OF the channel, Masters
Nelson Lloyd Montgomery Corse, Geo. Fowle,
Harry Wartield and Willie Powell, who were
a.>o boating, payiully rowed their boat between
the ferry boat aud It's tow, the boat containing
the young ladies. In au instant the latter ran
dowu aud was pulled over and across the boat
containing the boys, almost submergiug it, and
dragging one of its occupants, Nelson Lloyd,
!ao the water, from which be was rescued by
N's> Mary Graham, who, as soon as her boat
had settled in the water again, caught and pull
ed him III. The boys managed to keep their
boat atl,at until they reached the wharf. and
The young ladies' and Master Perry, with their
Is>cucd friend, were taken across to Opossum
iiai, irom which place they returned on the
Jerry boat being too much alarmed to trust
themselves 10 the row boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

The peculiar 6oish of the EImwood collar
makes it thoroughly persplratlon proof. All
first class furnishing stores sell them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

-pEsERVE YOUR SIGHT by wearing
49, of CRYSTAL Lense Spectscles. They
vii, assist the sight most brilliantly. They are
DC and can be had only at ,,,11cp
os Spectacle Agency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

S,.s [t"soSAL. Marshall Hanger, of Augusta,
Y IAsr OF the last House of Degates, DR.. ).
ser a - of Isle of Wight, and MIR. Eain-
a., " augusta, were at the Mansion House
% a, nsn' aud left this morning for Leesburg
Ian ,nh me Wedding of Col. Bolivar Chris,
eseD Iuu Miss Paxton, which takes place this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

SECOND WARD RADICALs.-The Second
Ward Radicals met last night in the usual
I|ae., opposite the w. & y. Railroad depot.
The tueetipg was called TO order by the Presl-
'vnt, l.arkln Patton.
I. l. EanAuken was chosen secretary.
L'wIs Mckenzie aud j. L. Rice were noml-
,,ird Tor the Board of Aldermen, and +. L..
'anAukcu, Marshall Williams, NJ. B. Harlow
anu + u, Sullivan were nominated for the
'1mmon Council.
HE ward club was then organized tor the
so>ung year by the election of Larkin Patton
q President, F. L. TanAuken secretary, and
'~Ig" II hday treasurer
he following committee was then appointed
" vA"vas> the ward on election day: J. L.
Fi' ''"orgc HOLIDAY, Henry Lewis and h u.
Nu"ISau, after which the meeting adjourned.
1 'iNctlr Court FOR THE COUNTY. An adj
4 utacd term of this court was held yesterday,
'laHr James Keith presiding.
filtered.
Howell vs. Shirley; 10 chancery; decree re-
buy ms cause TO special commissioner.
nayncS administrator vs. Baync; 10 chan
y decree referring this cause to commls-
SOBER.
j, p,onestic Sewing Machine Company vs.. Eliza
Arr ct ais; 10 chancery; aud Given 4 Nor
4 49, 'tu>tees of the National Capital Real rs
q ~ Association of Washington, d. g., VS..
r ."'u"n II. Welsh and wife; 10 chancery; de-
4 ;.,.o 'o>o!dallug these causes; repeating me
! i' sn entered IN the last uamcd cause at the
NJ, "uaty term, 1868, and appointing r. a. Phil
r nselVrr OF the real estate, &c.
adjourned till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
MEETING OF THE WARD SUPERINTENDENT

MEETING OF THE WARD SUPERlNTENDENTs
-CoUNTlNG OF THE VoTEs FOR CITY SER
GgANr-JOHN W. CAMPBELL THE NOMINEE
A mectiug of the Ward superintendent of
the Conservative party was held at 10 o'clock
to-day, John b. Smoot. cd, County Superu-
rcndcnt, in the chair, anu George +. Shiuu,
secretary.
The commissioners appointed to hold the
primary election yesterday were present with
thcr returns, and upon examination the fol-
loving order of the committee was entered:
The returns of the commissioners appointed
to hold the primary election on Tuesday, May
18th having made their report 10 accordance
with the resolutions Of the committee, the fol-
loving is announced as the result:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26
CH.SDEDA TIES.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL
EXANDRIA.
l respectfully announce myself candidate
for re. election to the office of Mayor at the cleo
ton to be held on Thursday, May 9th, 1878:
my lite Il. hEM1Eh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

NOTICE-Those who use SPECTACLES
IN should call at & K &c N s N OTTO
HOUSE and invest 25c in pair of those cele.
brsted IMPORTED CIR YSTAL LENSE
and they will experience great
ease and comfort my2f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

|,ATERPILLAR FRINGE-We have just
~ received another lot of Frnges, in all the
desirable shades also fine assortment OF Dress
Buttons at FERG USON u BROS,
my24 SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

WANTED TO $4,000 at q liberal
w rate of interest; to be secured on first class
real estate of two or three times the value Adj
dress S. g.. through tho office. my 2l-lw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

ELECTION An election will be held in thi.
civ to.uorrow for Mayor, City Sergeant anc
members of the City Council The polls viii
he opened at sunrise and remain open unti
sunset In the Isl Ward they will be kept al
~. "a Prince street; in the 2ud at the Sur
e-house 10 the 3rd at the old Court
,l. south side OF Dake, between Columh bus and
wood yard.
The commissioners of election are j. H. Bur,
rorchs A. D. Wa,feld aud R. Bell, jr., fol
the Isl Ward L. H. Keli, E. S. Fleming and
/. ,uis S:ein for the 2ud A. B. Crupper, j.
and W. l.. MlIburn, Thomas Dewitt and l..
Mck. Bell for the 4th.
The Conservative ticket is as follows: For
Mayor, Il. hrmper tor City Sergeant, ). w.
Campbell.
l,t Ward For Alderman, w. A. Moore j;
far Common Council, w. s. Moore, Joseph
Hlpkins, D. L Smoot aud Hugh Latham.
md Ward For Aldermen, S. ii. Junney
and Lewis Mckenzie; for Common Council,
Il. Il. Shinu, Joseph Broders, G. L. Simpson
aud NJ. b. Harlow.
3ri Ward: For Alderman, E. E. Dowoham;
for Common Council, W. n. Fuwle, A. Scho-
fed. j. 5. Beach ADD T. v Risheil
lib Ward For Alderman, S. G. Nealc
for Common Council, j. B. Smoot, P. R.
Evans, ". +. Vincent and e. H. Smith.
The Radical ticket is as follows: For Mayor,
Il {. Armstrong for City Sergeant, r. t.
LIca>.
1T Ward For Alderman, Robert Bell, jr
for Common Council, a. Z. Harmon, Thomas
psyer. d. l.. Smoot and Isaac Elchberg.
Fad Ward For Aldermen, Lewis Mckcn-
Ii. and J. I. Rice; for Common Council, f.
!. lanAukcn, Marshall Williams, Nj. 3. Har-
I5w and f. d Sullivan
;;rl Ward For Alderman, Samuel Gar
wood for Common Council, j. L. Armstrong,
j r. Sherwood, A. Schoteld aud D. r.
Wlulsnr.
18th Ward For Alderman R L. Mitchell !;
for Comuou Council, ?. K. Evans, Edward
Hughes, \. ". Harris and q. w. Simms.
lu some Of the wards magistrate and con-
sable will be voted for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

NEW DIES GooD $ :
Just opened by express this morning lot of
'0'S ' PLSsiD AND STRIPED BLACK
'GRENADIN Els,
for over dresses Also p LAIN ZENEPINES,
&C. [my l3] J. M. STEWART.
sRLAcK LLAMA ho h A41 JACKETS AND
MAY II, 1875.-Receivcd per express this day
from New York IN invoice of the above fash
ionabc go IDS, ranging IN price from 80 to 500.
u. r. BRASH EAR,
my II No. 100 King street.
CHOVELS, SPADES, FORKS, eCOUPS,
y TRACES, KAkES, &c, FOR FARM Frs
USE-We have on hand n large stock, which
were bought at low figures, to which we invite
special attention. Come ana see at % Ming ST.,
NH ~ j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
DOCKET STOVES-We have received an
L other supply of the Pocket Stoves ut Sl.O0
es,h. Also another style, with Gridiron and
Boiler, with folding handles. Price $3.50 each.
Both styles invaluable for the nursery, travel
''i nv n 10 f. S. IEADBEATER s. BRO.
T ANDRETHS GARDEN SEEDS-Extra
IL Eary 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 JANNEY s. co.
JUST RECEIVED-Baller's and Gritfing's
y Chocolates, Lea & PcrrIns Worcestershire
Sauce, Queen Olives, Virgin Oil, Italian Maccs-
roni. Hccker's Farlna, Vermacil Liebgs Ey-
tract of Beel, Condensed Milk, &c, for sale By
my 10 }. Z. NJ LBU kN.
DLACK ALPACAS-M Of those cele-
ID DRAFTED Alpacas, of which We have sold so
many and have given such general satisfaction
They are of beautiful 90 or and finish and Will
DO sold cheap
my % d. +. WILMER co.
BACON AND LARD-Clesr Rib Sides and
- shoulder Bacon, Sugar cured Shoulders
and Break fast Pieces, and Lard in terces and
tubs received to day and for sale, wholesale
and retail, At lowest current rates by
my l5 j. c. MfLBURN.
Moths! MOTHS We have on hand a
INl large stock of what is believed to be the
best and cheapest preventive for Moths. For
sale by
my 10 E. S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
A MOTHER supply of those favorte Emilia
~ Cloth and supel SUN UMBRELLAS.
Also full line of Scotch Bingham and Cotton
Umbrellas just received.
my ~ D. F. WlTMER CO.
WHITE MARTABAN and CORDUROY
w CLUAkING at
my y D. F. WILMER CO.'S.
DRIME FACTORY CHEESE for sale by
i my 10 J. e. MILBUKN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

bacon AND LARD-Clear Rib Sides and
ID shoulder Bacon, Sugar cured Shoulders
and Breakfast Pieces, and Lard in tierces and
tubs received to day and for sale, wholesale
and retail, At lowest current rates by
nv Il j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

DLACK ALPACAS-More Of those cele-
ID DRAFTED Alpacas of which We have sold so
many and have given such general satisfaction
They are of a beautiful color and finish and will
be sold cheap.
nv % ID. +. WlIMER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

JUST RECEIV ED-Baker's and Grifing's
y Chocolates, Lea & Pcrrlns' Worcestershire
Sauce, Queen Olives, Virgin Oil, Italian Maccs-
roni, Hccker's Farlna, Vermacilli. LieEig's Ex-
tract of Beel, Condensed Milk, &c, for sale By
nv 10 D. e.. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

A MOTHER supply of those favorite Emilia
~ Cloth and Supel SUN UMBRELLAS.
Also full line Of Scotch Bingham and Cotton
Umbrellas just received.
my 10 D. F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

NHOICE FAMILY FLOUR.
100 barrels }. T. JANNEY'S SUPERIOR
FAMILY FLOUR, made by the new process,
equal, if not superior, to any on the market
We can recommend this to the trade as a
strictly choice article. For sale by
nv Elm WASHINGTON s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

ANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS-Extrs
IL Eary 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 JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

Moths! MOTHS!-We have on hand a
IN1 large stock of what is believed to be the
best and cheapest preventive for Moths. For
sale by
nv 10 Z. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

DRIME FACTORY CHEESE for sale by
my 10 J. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

ST Louis. May 26.--Most of the time Of
the Presbyterian Assembly was taken up yes
tcrday in listening TO the reading Of the records
in the Wilson case. This was finally finished,
and to-day Rev Stuart Robinson will make 40
argument tor the Louisville Prcsbytcry, aud
Rev. j. j. Cooke for the complainant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-26

DOCKET STOW ES-We have received an
L other supply of the Pocket Stoves at Sl.O0
ea'h. Also another style with Gridiron and
Boiler with folding handles. Price $50 each.
Both styles invaluable for the nursery, travel
lcrs. &c. For sale by
nv 10 T.. 5. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
, 1875-03-12

nNl a few Americana, and waa Insnr-
ed In companies In European cities,
Inoatly In Amsterdam, whore the
1oas falls Yety lloayily. No American
companies lost anything BY tho nro. Tho COM
bnatlGlo nature Of tlse structures and the ugh
wind caused tho tiamoH tn Rprcnd will, great ra-
ptdtty. At times dozen nepRraso fires occur
red. In aoven hours from thu tlmo Of tho hreak-
rnilo squara had bccn covered by tho namea, I3y
blowing up buildings: and leaving nothing for
tho fEo to feed upori. II Was finally stopped. ].
y. Hepburn, an American merchant. loat Lila life.
jIo had rnscncd hfs wife md children, and Ind
Some OF hls goous. While there, lie was sus-
rounded by tho llan,cH and nnst:e 10 escape. llia
dead body wAs found after the fire, in \ woll in
tho rear Of Lis 1toro.
, 1875-03-12

o1xolNHArl, O., March 1t.-Tho Cincinnati
Price Carre"t, willis not prepared to publish =
full dotailed report Of the packing iu tho West
Tomorrow, will present btiof xtatemeut show
ing that tho totnl number Of hogs packed In tho
agAnst:a total laBt scaaon Of s5448,o 200. Tas
states IN which tAore has been III ncEcAss Ia
nauabcss arc Illinois. Iowa. and Kentucky. The
averaHo not weight Of hogs IL abont ~ pounds
lsss than !sst year, aud shs crop IL pounds
lug OF IL about l pound per hoad. Il full de-
tailed report will be tssued by tha Price Current
io few days, there beiua soseras interior points
yet to hear fEou, which have been eatimasedin
2rrisipK 1t tho abofs conclusion,
, 1875-03-12

SPset9s UiHpdtth to 7 he CHICAGO Tribune.
Dl1os, ILL.,, March l1.-Those Is great excite
ment in this city Tonight occasionod by tho fol.
lowing train Of circumstances: Gu Monday
LAST, Peter Newcomer, 4 resident and farmer OF
Waasang. mi!es distant, visited this city.
During the day he drank whIaIy with numerous
acquaintances, and became Intoxicated. lie had
in ala pocket 5000, and showed 1t In one Of our
saloons. Tho last seen Of LIN was nearly at u
o'clock p. m. with one Wallace Atwood, who ia
regarded hero as hard customer. Officers and
detectives arc On tho tracE, Al no doubt ex.sts
that Newcomer haa been foulIy murdered.
Tue disappearance Of anothercitxen Of tlis cily.
Thonas Kcnnau, following 30 closo makes INIT
tcrs look still worse. Kcnnan left lis house
on Tuesday morning, came to town. got drunk,
aad was last seen ut atathor norn's saloon.
kennan had oniY a20. aud it IL supposed ho has
been murdered and thrown into tho 1iock lsiyor
together With .Nowcomor. Tho city abounds
with thieves md desperadoes, mado worse by the
hard times aud scarcity Of monoy. Arrange-
monta aro making tonight to offer large re-
uard for tho recovery Of their bodies and to find
out the supposed n,urderets. 10th msu haye
families. Who arc nearly distracted,
, 1875-03-12
MEETINGS


sp<tat Dtsrdfth to The Chfca7e Tribune,
slorx Cl1y, la., March 1.-The Doard of d.
rectors Of tho Sioux City and Black Hills Trans.
portation Company held meeting here tonight.
n. L. Witeler vas elected President, and m
Executive Board consisting OF Col. ]. A. Sawyer.
N. l.. Witchcf, and Fred 7. Evans, was nppotn.-
cd. The outtro stock Of the Company, Si0o, 900.
haa boon taken and tho books closed. Tfckets
for passage arc DOW leady, and the Company Is
prepared TO contract for freight. Witahor and
Evans will giro personal attention to forwarding
trims at onco. I'D 1fennscy, Of the Company,
ia now receiving daily about q hundred letters of
inquiry from possons contemplating going to tho
black I1ills this spring.
Ala meeting held at Yaniton to-day a com.
ntttoe was appointed, consissing Of George II.
Hand, SECRETARY Of tho Terffto.y g, n. Kfng4-
bury. editor Of tho Press: ". Tavlor, editor OF
the Herald ox-Qor. Edmonls, Mayor Pottcr,
md eS-Gor. Falk, to procure a abatement to
Prostdent Grant urging the necessity Of tho i'm
mediate opening Of tho black Hills country to
wLito settlement. Tile following resolution was
adopted:
That al the cities, towns, and public men Of The
Snr!hwcstern atates te snse TO co-perate with our
people In soliciting the President Of The United Sates
70 iaie euch nmedt.te action is In lis nwer look.
Ing 10 TIM immediate opening 70 aud occupancy by tls
white ltoplo Of tho country known u tho Dlack u1
, 1875-03-12

Special Utseateh II 1hd chicaao IrbunA.
BtoonINoToN, ILL.,, March ll.-Iho illinois
"esleysn College has ae.oc.sl 3lr. ". 8. Mar
quls to deliver TIM GRAFTON u the intercollegiate
contest next wInter ut Jacksonville.
CharIes MunFoe, brakeman Of tAe Chiea4o d
Alton Aoad, has been awarded by tho Mclean
Circuit Court $3.50 for getting hls hand crushed
making coupling 10 ti,ia city.
John Martin, pf urowM'A GroTe. Mclean
County, hes been 1nlsslnx since Monday, on
which day 10 loft his 4ome expecting 10 return
that night His frieuha think TO has left for
Colorado. lie solo hiH house before leaving.
No Teason Ii asslgued for his leaving.
, 1875-03-12

LONDON, March 11.-Iho stsamahips qarthfa,
from New York uocla4 from Boston, and 8caa-
dinAYl&n, FROM Portland, hAys arrived out.
Exw foaK, March 11.--Arsissd, stolmor City
Of London, from uvospool Abbotaiord. from
Antwerp.
Moy1LLH,. Mtroh 1f.-Ihe tsAmaf RaltylA
tsam NsV Yosk, hAa e1Edysd.
, 1875-03-12
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NEW YORK. March 11.--Accordipg to eccounts
sron poFtau.PEluce, received yoats1day, tho fro
which occurred 1t thxt place Fob. II xas still
moro disastrous than tho telegraph announced.
Tbs entire northern portion Of tho city was
swept by the flames. -Four hundred houses
were consumed. and the loss to property IL call
nsssd st e2Qo0,000. Tho props1ty vas chiefly
oxnsd bT foreign rssldsnts. composed Of En-
k1ehasn, Hoallasaa&Gs, QtsmAnA HsAnahmsp,
, 1875-03-12

Tho st. Paul Press notices handsome obitu-
nty notice OF lt1c1tEL ANGELO, fourteen colulnua
lung, which appeared In Tue TRIBUNE March 9,
ind says, "hllcMAE1 appears to llnye been q
tolorabIy smn1t mnn." It should hayo said
MICHEL; tllat IL tho clioico Italian.
, 1875-03-12

COLLISION ON THE CENTRAL PACIFIC.
OGDEN, Utah, March 1.-THE Central pasaen-
Eos train ran into mn emig1aut train ut Monu-
ment about O'Clock this morning, damaged
ono ongiuo and tho cabooso, ind threw one emil
grant Cur OF the track. No ono aortously hurt.
C1uBo-pa6senEor train ahead Of time, and tho
c:nigrant train breaking In tTo while taking
stdb-,rack
, 1875-03-12
SONS lE TEMPERANCE.

Etectat Us,patth 10 IAs Ch.caoo 9ftbuas,
DK1olr. Wis.,. March 11.-The Grand DtyIaIop,
Sons OF Tenpersnco. held auother aud closing
public session Of their asmt-annual meeting this
evening. There was very large attendsnce,
with good speeches By half dozen speakers,
aud nuslc BY = baud aud 1uastotte. 4 iattesiux
report waa ,nads ot sho condition saa rsospe0tS
Qt tha OxdA4.