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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

THE FENCE CLUB. This is the name OF
recently organized club 10 the city. 1t is COM
posed of many of the younger aud more active
members of the Republican party, with Il; b.
Hopkins as President, }. A. Branch VII vice rres-
idcut and A. G. Butler Secretary Inc op)ec'
of the association is to support the best men
for local uffices, without regard to party: The
result of the contest for Council, especially, 10
the 4;h Ward on yesterday, was gratifying
illustration of their efficiency, and we can only
regret that the whole ticket was not elected
Rober, Hopkins is also President of the 4th
Ward Republican club, although be was Known
to have been in full sympathy with the purr
poses and objects Of the Fence Club" which
he 50 consistently aud cffectually aided on yes
terday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
STEAMBOAT NOTICE.
LGsgn5its

Alter FRIDAY, May 2Sh, the steamboat
MARY WASHINGION viii discontinue her
daily trips, and make trips on alternate days
over the same route, viz: Leaving Washington
for Glyiuont and Intermediate landings MON
DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS of
each week, at o'clock a. m.; returning at
o'clock p. NJ.
On those days she can be chartered for even
On TU ESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SAT-
URDAYS of each week she can be chartered
for day and night excursions.
For information apply at the Office Of tho Po-
tomsc Ferry Company, foot OF Seventh street.
Washington. or on board.
nv " P.H TROTH, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

PESTS Reports are 10 circulation that the
grasshoppers are invading portions of Lou
doun. This report We are prepared to say is
false, and there is nothing as yet indicating the
approach of the species Of hoppcrs that caused
such destruction in Kansas last ycsr. The po-
;ato bug is certainly here, and into business on
large scale. We hear that these bugs are
not cou6aiog themselves to the potato, but are
crying their hand 90 the tomato. -LOudOuu
Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
State Elections.

RICHMOND, Va, May 2S--Returns from
the municipal and county elections, held yes
terday, show Conservative victories, with large
gains The election was general throughout
the State, with the exception Of here aud Pc
tersburg, which, according to the new charters,
are held at the same time with tue State cleo
ton, 10 November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
EartIlUy1akeS.

LONDON, May 2S-The Lcvant Herald
says series of terrible earthquake shocks oc-
Cured at the beginning of May in the province
of Buroussa, Asia Minor. Six hundred houses
were destroyed. Accounts So far received show
that l6l lives have been lost. and ISL persons
injured Total pumbcr killed is still unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
Four Children Burnt to Death.

CINCINNATI, May 2S -Four chiIdreu,nne an
infant of S. NJ. Christian, at Versailles, Ohio,
were burnt to death last Wednesday, by the cx
plosiou Of can of kerosene, with which one Of
them was eudcavorug to klndle a fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

DREDGING The rapidity with which the
docks of this city are filled ur with mud is re-
markable. Shoots docks, which we're cleaned
out but a short tiue ago have already be-
come go shallow that Dodges dredging ma
chine was again set to work this mornlog IN
making them deeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
Walking the Waters

LONDON May 2S-At noou the Euglsh
coast was 10 view from the steamer which is ac
campaigning Paul Boynton. At that hour Boyu-
ton was fresh and confident of success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

WONDERFUL ESCAPE. The Clarke Courier
SAWS: "A small colt belonging to Mr. Wash
;npton Lewis fell into we'll twenty feet Deep
one day last week, and when taken out 1t was
discovered to have sustained 90 other Injury
than slight bruise on the back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
Fauuuicr County Election.

WARRENToN, Va, May 2S.-AIl the Conser-
vative primary election nominees, on the coun-
ty ticket, except Cologne, were elected. Mr. Z.
was defeated by small majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
Race.

LONDON, May 2S.-The race for Oak S stakes
took place at Epson to-day, and was won by
Spinaway, Lady love was second, and Sister TO
Musket third. There We're seven starters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

BLUE FISH. Among the delicious fresh hsh
that are now brought to this market are blue
fish fresh from the waters Of the Chesapeake.
i fine lot of them packed 10 ice will reach here
-. norrow morning on the steamer Jane Nose
10, consigned TO ". H. Travers Il Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

PRopgRrY SALE. Green & Wise, auction
GERS and real estate agents, sold to-day the two
brick dwellings and lots on east side of Fairfax
street between Wolfe and Wilkes streets, be-
longing to the estate Of j 40. L. Pascoc. dec d.,
as follows: House NJ. ll2, to 6. w. Helsley,
for s425, aud house No. ia TO Noble Smith,
FOR Sdo5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

COUNTY ELECTION The election 10 Alex
andria county yesterday passed off quietly, aud
For sheriff, VIM. e. Wibert, 249; Common,
weath's Attorney, Edmund Burke, 29O; County
clerk, Louis E. Payne, 29l; county treas
urer Junu b. Spyhax, l42; John K. John,
son, independent, receiving III votes ana
G. 6. VaDdepurg, radical, 81; cor. m'sslon-
er of revenue, H. L Holwes, 240 Arlington
magisterial dis,rct-For sup 'Ivisor' F. &.
Schuu, l25; magistrates, Benjamin Austin,
lI9; Henry a. Whaou, ll9; \. Syphax, 81;
constable Randall Bates, III; overseer OF tie
poor, John Curry, Ill. Jrtfers"n maslster.a al
ds,rict For supervisor, W. Rowe, SO; mag
is,rates, j. ". Pendletou. 81; Geo. trauklln'
so; Andrew jenkins, 81; constable, II. Coll
man, so oyerseer of the poor, p poa'd, s3
Washington magiserial district. For superv',
sor, &. G. Vandeburg, A. Tor justices OF the
pcacs, W. j. Gearv, 40; G. W. Payne, g.;
Samuel Titus I'll; Hall, receiving % votes; ADD
Marcy, s; for constable, Sas Dseble, Sc; VIM;
Matthews receiving 81 votes; for ovetseer OF
the poor, Caleb Birch IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Miss Mary FendaIl'
sister of MIR. Towusheud Feudall OF this CITY,
met with serious accident yesterday, at he her
home in Prince George county Mary, land She
fell dowa accidentally aud fractured her thigh
bone near the hip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

ARRESTED EoR FALSE SWEARING Rich
ard +. Jackson, Of Fairfax county, was held 10
81 ,OOC for further appearance by the Police
Court to-day, Oh the charge Of falsely swearing
before the Southern claims commission that ne
was the owner OF certain farm near the Chain
bridpe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

THE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILROAD "A
writer 10 the Loudoun Enterprise says
know of no railroad 10 the United States which
masses through a country so full of Interest to
an Intelligent tourist as the Virginia Midland.
From Alexandria to beyond Charlottesville it
is historic ground haloaed by associations and
memories, bright with the light of heroic deVo,
ton to pripciple and to patriotism, and OF
buried pcnius which has illustrated and adore
ed nearly every page of the history of the Re-
public. The whole line of this road ruus
,broncb tbe heart of 1.-The Old Dominion, :
aud greater part of it through mountain
scenery hardly surpassed, anywhere 10 the
world, for bold and varied grandeur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

SUNDAY SCHOOL ExcURsIoN.-Ihe e2cuf
sion of the NJ. Z Church Sunday. school, Oh
the steamer Mary Washington to Mt Vernon
Springs, Yesterday, was delightful affair to
ali who Joined the party. The day was spent
10 boating, trips to Acco,ink and MT. vernon,
aud in rambles in the woods aud along tne
river shore. The steamer returned 10 gooo
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

Nervousness and Drowsioess. These sad at,
A;c,;nns so destructive both to business and
Measure arise from that morbid condition OF
the body which is relieved by an occasional dose
Of Dr.. Bulls Vegetable Pills. Try them, they
will do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

SETTLERS. Two families from Pennsylvania
arrived here this morning aud passed 90 through
for Reppahanuock station, MIDLAND railroad
near which place they had bought farms upon
which they are to settle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

Six PER Cent paid on deposits, payable o on
demand Special rates on time deposits. j. H.
SouIERs & Co., Washington, D. e.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

The Fifth Regiments friends in Baltimore
are Literally contributing the material aid ne
cesSary for the visit OF the regiment to Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

The GREAT FALLS. The Great Falls of the
Potomac are visited by more people now than
ever before. Large fishing parties from Wash
ington, this city and the surrounding coublry
can be seen along the shores on both sides OF
the river there almost daily, aud they have hne
sport, though 90 black bass have been caught
there for the last three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

WASIIINGToN, May IS, / a. m.
For the Middle States, stationary barometer
northeast to southeast winds, warmer, clear or
parity cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
The TiItou-Heecher Suit.

New YORK, May 2S.-Mr. Evarts coutin-
led his address on the opening OF the Tllton-
Bcecher trial to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters sluoe yes
terday afternoon Matilda Lee, for abusing
Susan Bryant, both coloreds was recognizes
for future examination. Warrants we're Is,
sued for the arrest of FIVE young men, charged
with disorderly conduct at the old Court mouse
last night. A disturbance occurred YESTERDAY
afternoon at the corner Of Queen and iatr'e q
streets between TWO young men, neatnei u
whom was hurt, and no one was arrested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
Minister HaynarI.

CoNsrANTlNopLE, May IS. MIR. Maynard,
the new American Moister to Turkey has ar
rived In this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

FAIRFAX COUNTY. Persons who left Fair
fax Court House this morning, report that the
returns from nearly all the precincts had been
received and Indicated the election of j. ID.
Chichester, Independent, for Treasurer, and
Jacob NJ. Thorn for Commissioner Of revenue
for the Northern District, over their conservative
competitors r. f. Broadwater aud ). w. Ora
ham. F. D. Richardson conservative, is elect
ed clerk and j. NJ. Love, Commonwealth At
torney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

A TLANTIC BLUE FISH-These Fish were
II caught on tho coast Of Hatteras, packed
and selected Tor family use For sale by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
nv Is 166 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

TO LET-A THKEE-STORY BRICK
MN DWELLING, No. lis Cameron street, be-
tween Washington and st. Asaph, containing
| rooms and bath rooms-all in good condition.
For terms apply to
nv 2g-2t VIM GRAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

COLLECTORS OFFICE
" SEVENTH DISTRICT VIRGINIA.,
Alexandria, Va May rs 1915.
Notice is hereby given that | shall offer for
sale, in front of the Custom House. in The city
of Alexsnd7ia, on SATU friday, 9Th, 1875,
st ga m, ONE CASk OF DISTILLED
SPIRITS, (ahout 81 grllonsl and THIRTY.
FOUR POUNDS OF MANUFACTURED
TOBACCO-lhe same having been seized and
forfeited for violation OF the u s. Revenue laws.
my .6-It b. h. WHlIE, Collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

ALMOST A FIRE Quite au excitement was
created 10 the house of Justice Jos. Padgett,
at the lower end of Prince street, last nig ht
Mrs. Padgett felt something crawling 90 her
bed, aud arising, lighted an oil lamp to see
what it was, but was so much Hurried when
she saw a centipede on her neck that she turn
ed the lamp over and set fire to the bed cloth
log. The flames were exungulshcd before any
damage had been done other than the destruc-
ton of some bed clothing aud wearing apparel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
LOST .d.S.U FOE.ND.

ORANGES and LEMONS for sale BY
" my27 J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

F1hE-The alarm of fire about half past two
o clock this afternoon was caused by an iuceu-
diary attempt to fire the house adjoining the
stable of the Hydrauliou Fire Company 90 the
north, lately occupied by COL French, but now
the properly of Geu. Denver. The fire was
kiodled 10 the cellar Immediately uuder the
framed passageway connecting 10 front with the
back bulldog, and had communicated with that
passageway before 1t was discovered. The fire
department was speedily 90 the ground and the
flames were cxtiuguished before greater loss
than fifty dollars had been sustained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

OF 'ru L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28

eNoTE.-Those marked with = were on both
tic kets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-28
Washington, d. q. Advertisement

GALE AT AUCTION
OF TIE
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

License GRANTED. - The new law
passed hy the last LEGISLATURE regulating
the granting Of LiQuor license was put
into practical effect IN this county during
the recent session of the Grand Jury. 1t
IL local law aud applies TO this and sew
rral other counties. According to its
requirements the County Clerk is not al
lowed TO issue q license to any liquor
dealer who has not previously Obtained a
recommendation from the Grand Jury The
urplican.s throughout the county wcr"
Iulltc numerous, and great majority, II
not all, Of them were backed up III 'iieir
opplications with the names OF Their I'M
mediate ncghbors, but thlr;y-siX OF lh1m
failed to receive the requisite rccommenda
ton, consequently they will not be aD!e 10
procure the necessary license Tor tnc com
ING year. Fourteen out CT the thIrty-slN
are residents Of this district, and are CON
lined mostly to the keepers OF drinking Sa-
looms the owners Of which Will now haze
TO seek other employment fer livelihood
for Themselves and families. We regard as
commcndnblc any law that has for It's "h-
/ icct the dimnuliOn of the evil growing out
| of the sale Of Intoxicating drinks, but we
fear that the present law viii contribute
but little toward accomplishing that dcsl-
rablc result. re bc sure, II number OF
drinking places will be closed under the
Generations Of the law in this city, but III
affect will only be to transfer the Business
formerly enjoyed by those who have
been closed up to those who were lucky
cnougd tc get the Grand Jnry ; rccomhcn,
tlnlion. It is the extreme # folly, and Will
| vn,I; u GREAT hardship, to closeup Il liquor
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
EXECt EINNS.

On Friday last Joshua Griffin, at
Delair Hartford County, and George
Wheeler, at Easton, Talbot County
both colorcl, suffered the extreme
penalty of the law on the gallows fol-
the murder of two women. Griffin
victim was Miss Susan Taylor, and
Wheelcr's Mrs. Margaret Whitman
Botl murders were ATTRACTIONS deeds
and the punishment inflicted was right
and lust. The executions were both
attended with much excitement by
large, clamorous crowds Of people, as
both were hanged in open places. Each
convict confessed his guilt, but eX-
pressed firm belief of forgiveness
from on high, and that their death was
only stepping stone by which to en-
ter heaven from earth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
= - .

CHARLEY Ross is still being looked
after. Fir. Ross and a detective went
10 New York on Friday to look up ;
clue that it was thought might lcac
to the recovery Of the missing boy
They consulted with tie police an.
thorities, but it was finally concluded
that it was only one Of the many false
scents upon winch the search has been
led since the boy disappeared iron.
his home in last July.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

PLENTY Of people in Boston and
vicinity are anxious that Jesse Pom
croy, the boy murderer, shall be hung
Petitions to the Governor and Coun-
eli that they will not commute his
sentence are receiving numerous sig.
natures at South Boston.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

SOME men employed in cutting ice
at Maynard, Mass, some days ago,
ly. thirty pound crowbar foil into
the water, and for two dollars a man
named Hogan took of his clothing,
dove to the bottom, ten feet, and re-
covered the bar.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
FITS CURED FIRE.: !

ANY person suffering trom the above dis
case is requested to address DIR. PRICE,
and trial bottle Of medicine will he for
Wagdcd by express
iHitiHI@,
The Only cost being the express charges,
which, owing to MY large business, are
small
Dir. Price h1s made the treatment of
l'II,+ OIE i'iT'lI.l'ip.51'
a study for years, and he will warrant 4
cure by the use of his remedy.
Dc not fail to send to him for Il trial but
tie, it costs nothing, and
HE WILL CURE YOU,
no matter how long standing your case
may be or how many other remedies may
have failed. Circulars and testimonials
cent With
FREE TRIAL BOTTLE.
BE particular TO give your express as
well as your post Office direction and adj
dress, DIX. CllA". /. Iltll Il,
81 Williams St., n. Y.
feb l0,,5-ly
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

A PARTY of gentlemen from Pitts
burg, Pa, are now in Virginia pros"
poctins for suitable place to estab-
ligh German colony. They say that
ten thousand acres Of land will be re-
CURED.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
IN scribcr has obtained from the Or
phan's Court Of Frederick County, Mary
land, Letters Tcstamcntary upon the cs-
tate of
ADAM GRUBER,
late of Frederick county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased are hereby warned tG exhibit tho
same, with the vouchers thereof on or be-
fore the 22d day OF August, 1915; they may
otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. Those indebted to
said deceased are desired to make infnle-
date payment.
DIR. C. NJ. ZIMMERMAN,
Feb. 26-4w. Administrator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

Trr first American patent TO a
raturaIi1od ChinaLnn has just been
granted. 1t va fol an Improvement
III oYeIAl.,..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

NOTICE is hereby Given, That The
X subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court OF Frederick County, Let
tiers Tcstamcntary upon the estate Of
FELIX B. TANEG,
late Of Frederick county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said dc-
ceased arc hereby warned to exhibit t"c
same with the vouchers thereof, duly au-
thcnticatcd, to the subscriber, on or before
the 10th day Of September, 1870 they may
otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted
will please make prompt payment.
MARY G. fancy,
mar10-4w ENccutrlX,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

IT has been discovered, after much
laborious research, that the mulnmles
of Egypt are all that is left Of some Of
Ghe "hrst families.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

OnrwH1N, who was hangedin Pitts
burg last week, told the spectators lie
was going "straight TO heaven. "
Somehow the other place don't seem
to be getting much patronage from
that class Of people lately.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

Nor to be out'one by Baltimore,
Chicago has oIso given birth to four
children, but they are all boys. Next.
Lets hear from St. Lewis now.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

Tile family Of the late Oakcs Ames
propose to place a Memorial window
- him IL t-t church at Eaton, Mass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
~ scribcr has Obtained from the Or
phans Court of Frederick County, Mary"
land, Letters Tcstancntary upon the cs"
In pf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
ON Tuesday, M.REs. 30, s87;1I,
DRAFT EHqoaD1 2GIa%5,

one mare with toal, once year old colt,
two wear Old colts, , BROOD ao"s, . shoHis,
4 pigs, four horse wagons, Il broad and
one narrow trCN.)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19
ABRAHAM TRONELL,

late of Frederick county, deceased All
persons having claims against The said de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit nc
same, with the vouchers thereof on or be
fore the ED day Of August 1870, they may
otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate Those indebted to
said deceased are desired to make immc-
diatc payment.
DAVID TROXELL,
Mar. j-4w Administrator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-19

DAlLY $40 vcNr SNNl.W NHNl.l ,#3.
WLNNKl y?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-06
TIE CUBAN REV0LUTION.

EXECUTION OF TWO CONCENTRATIONS RAW
AGED-POIITCAL ARREs@.
FROM THE REGULAR CoRREsPoSDLST OF TUE TBI1UNEl
HAVANA, Oct. 2S.-Rafael de Arce and Felipe
Gonzaez were executed In Principe the 18th
inst for treason There fell recently into the hands Of
SpaniarGs quantity of correspondence including
letter from the insurgent chief El Ingleso, rs the
Harry Reeves, the American, is called, 10 Maxno
Gomez in which he spoke in wing terms OF Rafael
Arccs patriotism, and of the valuable services lac ad
rendered by furnishing the rebels with provisions,
clothes medicines, and ammunition from his estate La
BandeIa called Casa Blanca by them As Arce lived In
Puerto Principe De was enabled to keep the insurgents
informed of the of the Spanish troops and
held cluunt communications with ihem. As soon aA
the Spanish authorities learned tho contents % IL IN
geos letter they arTc tied Aree and Felipe Gonzalez MS
cert, who was also implicated. Both were tried ny
courtoatia and sentenced 10 be shot The execution
took place in presence Of the troops. Immediately after
IL :he Commanding General ut Puerto Principe and ms
ctah arrived, and addressed he troops
According 10 letters received from Gibara, the IN
surgents in considerable force have invaded the
cultivated district Vcasco burning and destroying
everything in their way Brigador RODRIGUEZ lie Rivera
has sent large lumber Of troops in pursuit OF them
under command OF Licut-Co. sanz.
great many political arrests have been made IN
Havana, Glanabacoa, and tho adjacent towns, during
tie past week nuber Of the persons seized are TO De
banislcd the Isle OF Pines. The oxrcbe chief Cor
nelio PoIro is one Of them.