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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

CITY SURVEYOR. The committee appoint
ed to investigate charges of incompetency
against Mr. J. N. Carter, City Surveyor, met
again last night, and after hearing statements
from MIR. Washington Blythe, Chief Engineer
W. @. r. R., member of the late Board of
Public Works, and MIR. Z. G. Smoot, of the
City Council Committee on Streets, concluded
to adjourn the investigation sine die, and re.
port TO Council next Tuesday night. 1t is sut-
hccut to say that Mr.. Carter made satlstac-
tory explanation as to certain alleged errors
10 measurement, and that the whole difficulty
seemed to arise from the fact that line built
upon three years ago was made 10 exact accor-
dance with the east side OF Washington street,
but that since that time Columbus street has
been made the standard, and that a building
line 10 accordance with the new standard lately
given, makes the old line encroach upon the
sidewalk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Gen. John G. Breckenridge.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 24.-lutormatlon
from Lexington, Ky, the home of Hon. ), Z.
Breckenridge, reports his condition as not SO
favorable as was hoped with the approach OF
warmer weather. He has been confined to his
room through the winter, aud his friends have
at times been anxious as 10 the result OF bis
disease. No immediate serious consequences
are feared but the recent severe weather mas
had very unfavorable effect on his already
eufcebcd constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
LOCAL NEWS.

SPELLING MATCH. There was good at
tendance of those interested 10 getting up
smelling match for the benefit Of the Library,
at the preliminary meeting held III the Mansion
Iiouse parors last evening. 1t was determined
n have the match next Wednesday evening
81 5 o clock at Sarepta Hall. Hon: Lewis Nc
Kenzie was selected to preside on the occasion,
Richard l.. Carne, esq. to act as Pedagogue,
aud Messls. s. F. Beach, Juo. S. Back burr,
and Jno. S. Beach as Referees. The list OF
gentlemen who will compete for the prize en-
braces the names of some thirty OF our most
monument citizens, representing every occupa-
ton in life. The list will be published on
Monday. 10 order tina, there may be no DIS
satisfaction, any one desiring to have his or her
name placed on the list OF contestants WI Il hand
the same to either of the following gentlemen ::
Messrs. Geo. r. Hill, Geo. K Freoch, 4. NJ.
lawson, Henry Cook, 5. FL. Janncy, K. e.
Lee, Jno j. Jameson, Peter Wise, Geo. Il.
Shiuo, K Ksmper, OF Geo. Wise. The con-
test will be conducted in accordance with the
rules that were adopted in the great spelling
match at the Philadelphia Academy of Music,
notice of which appeared in the Gazette OF
Thursday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
The TiIfOn-Bcec!er Suit.

New York, April "a The counsel in the
Tltou Beecher trial arc talking about an ad-
journment for week after all the testimony
shall be 10, aud previous to the summing up,
for the purpose of arranging their other bust
ness, which the trial, they say, has greatly dis
turbcd A restaurant keeper, at whose place
Mr. Bcecher dioed 90 the day of the alibl, has
been found By the counsel for the defence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
The KenfuckY Lottery.

CINCINNATI, April "a. A special dlspatcI
to the Commercial from Louisville says thai
several thousand ticket holders 10 the late Ill
brary lottery have placed their coupons IN the
hands oil Blanton Duocan, with instructions tc
bring suit against the lottery managers tor
breach of cyntract, and to recover their money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
TOl,accO Crop.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 2+.-Later reports
to the Courier-J ourna give more favorable IN
formation as to the effect of the recent unsea'
sopable frost upon the condition OF tobacco
plants throughout Kentucky. 1t is not now be-
iieyed that serious injury was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
TRAGEDY.

New YORK, April PA dispatch from
Cuba, New York, says For some months past
young Irshman named james Latferty, liV-
ing in r ckville, Allcgany county, has tried to
Induce the daughter OF farncrnamed George
Vannay, living few miles from Rockville, to
marry him. He was formerly in the employ
Of the farmer. The young woman, beautiful
girl eighteen years ot age, repeatedly repulsed
him. On Wednesday afternoon he entered
the sitting room where the young woman was
at work. He renewed his proposal OF marriage
and was again refused. He then took News
paper from his pocket and pointing to an artl-
Gle headed Murdered for Love" told her TO
read it. She took the paper, and as she was
looking at it Lltfcrty drew revolver and level
ing it at her fired. The ball entered the girls
check, passed through and lodged in the op
poste side OF her head. Her mother, alarmed
at the report of the pistol, came running into
the room, Llffcrty immediately shot the
mother, the ball entering near the right tenn
pile and passing downward lodged behind the
ear. Laffcrty ran from the house and placed
the pistol to his own head and fired, two shots
blowing the whole side of his head off and kill
ing himself almost instantly. While Mr.. Van
nay was preparing to 60 for the doctor COZ
stable Cannon came riding up and asked if he
had seen anything Of L ferty, and went Oh to
say that old Mrs. Lsffcry,, his grandmother,
had been found murdered 10 her house at
Rockville A sum Of money it was kocwn she
had in the house was gone, and it was sup
posed that she had been killed by her grand
sou, who had been seen lurking around her
house on Saturday. \ physician extracted the
ball FROM Mrs. Eannays wound but could not
reach the one which had cGetrated the daugh-
ters head Both are in a critical condition,
but the doctor thinks they may recover. 1t
DEATH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Apri! "A, a. NJ.
For the Middle States, partly cloudy weather
during the day, followed by lower temperature
northeast to northwest Winds continued low
barometer, threatening weather, and areas oil
snow or rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
SfriEa Ended.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 24.-The mill
operatives at Natick and Arctic, W no have been
out on strike tor week or two, have notified
the superinteDdents that they will return to
their work on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

They say business is dull sugar and coffee are
selling slowly. Not so with DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup; We understand our druggists can hardly
supply the demaud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Church Burned.

SAN FRANCISCO, April "a. A dispatch from
San Jose reports the burning yesterday alter
oooD Of ST. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
Loss So, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Specie SHIPMENTS.
Death.

New York, April "a Specie shipments
to day were 81, $50, 900 III gold coin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

Asa valuable remedy for Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Torpid Liver, and such like diseases
we eau recommend DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills.
They are for sale by all druggists al % cents
per box
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

NOW winter has fingered to daily with May,
IN And to see how the flowers ador1 her;
Now her freaks and her fashions you IL see II
Bv the store of II. STRAUSS at the corner.
When she whispered the fsncies that suited her
mind,
She begged me I'd ever remember
That her feminine fondness most frankly IN
clined
To the tricks that decked out her December.
With this glad inspiration | earnestly sought
To prove my faith iervcnt and loyal;
So the tip Of the fashion l recently brought
To the corner of King street and Royal.
And ali the gay garments above and below
That will strike on your enraptured vision
The Clothes, and the Shoes and the Trunks l
will show
Will paint you picture Elysian.
HENRY STRAUSS,
ap l5-lm Corner King and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

satisfaction 10 wearing the Warwick and Elm
wood collars than any other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Snow Storm.

OswEGo, April 24.-Snow commenced fall
ing here early this morning and is now nearly
three inches deep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
ATEXANDRlA7 GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISE

LOST MONEY RECOVERED. The schooner
w. H. Brewster, which was capsized and sunk
below Fort Washington last Saturday evening,
but was raised yesterday, as stated In the ia
zette of that date, has been towed to Wash
ington for repairs. She had 90 board when
she sunk some fur aud two hundred dollars
belonging to the fishermen by whom she was
employed. The four of course, proves total
loss, but the money was recovered, aud alter
being dried and smoothed with hot fiat iron,
will be as good as ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

ST LOUIS, April 24.-Arthur b. Barrett,
Mayor OF this city, died this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

Coal TRADE. shipments of Cumber
land coal from this port during the week end
ing today have been $40 tons by the Ameri-
can Coal Company and $50 tons by J. P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Alexandria, Va, April 24th, 1871

Alexandria, Va, April 24th, 1875.
A LII PERSONS having clnims against the
~ estate of the late WILLIS II TENDER
Sun, Of Fairfax county, are requested I" pre-
sent the same, properly authenticated before
M for settlement All persons indebted TO the
said estate arc requested to settle without delay
q. MASON,
an24 Executor of Willis Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
GUAN.AHANI!
"A ENMKe CD HEyH| H1HD ia fAHn1 a. ENkAA@
d "A aD
A Genuine Animal Deposit.
MONOPOLY this crested of this Company the C5oHa
connection with fnh
THE GUARANTEES THAT
Every cargo will be anal zed before is offered for sae
Exni the Analyses WILSON Bamq5e Prof a. WHITE
University of PennsVani
GUANAHAN| GUAN0 COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA.

Re Second Season with
SATISFACTORILY" o"no ou' n' "n
smutbe
udwenv
rnsnuactu
this
Western Carolina
Community
Ion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

TIE WEATHER The antclpations OF good
weather. eugendvred by the delightful change
of yesterday were sadly and suadeaI y dispelled
about noon to-day, when the sky became
cloudy and the wind came out stropg ana
cold from the northwest, bearing with 1t bind
ing clouds of dust, which were not allayed until
about two hours afterwards when chilling
rain began to fall. Winter is evidently, hold
ing on in hopes of achieving that poetlcal oea'l-
tude-ipgering in the lap of May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

@-A meeting of the Directors Of Alexsndrls
Library Company will be held at the Library
rooms. at o clock to- night ap A-E
rOLLECTORS OFFICE It'll DIST. VA,
" Alexandria, Vs., April "a, 1870.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18TH DAY
of February 1875 l seized on the premises OF
Mrs b. Travis THlkT4-FOURP OU Nl'o Or
l4th day of April, 1875, on the premises Of Leon,
srd Thorn, ONE CASK OF DISTILLED
SPIRITS, containing thir:y-seven gallons; c
Cause of seizure, violation of sections 10 and 80,
set of jury 18th, 1868, IS. Internal Revenue
laws. Any person or persons claiming the Dove
of such claim 'within thirty days from the date
of the first publication of this notice"
EDWARD Z. WHITE,
ap 24-3w Collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

rE1HIRD INSTALMENT OF
SUN UNI BRELLAS
for this Spring received this 9Th Of April; o
40 d. f. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

The CHAIN GANG. 1t costs the Corporation
fifty cents day to feed each member of the
chain gaog. In addition to this charge con-
siderable expense is incurred 10 clothing them.
To avoid the latter it is suggested that SUIT
hcieut number of uniform suits be purchased,
and that each member of the gang be required
to don one as 5000 as he is joined to that COM
maud, and be made to wear II constantly during
the whole term of his service, and to resume
his own clothes when that time expires. 10
addition to the saving of expense, the adoption
Of the suggestion will tend TO render the es-
capes from the gang less frequent than hereto
tore, and to make the recaptures more speedy
and certain The chain gangs of other cities
ali wear uniforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

Mr.. HENDERsoN's VILLAS heretofore
stated iu the Gazette at the last term of the
County Court of Fairfax county, the last will
and testament of Willis Henderson, deceased,
was presented to the court by George Mason,
one of the executors named in said will, and
the same being proved by the oaths OF j.. l.
Sherwood aud g. Pat Berkiey, subscribing
witnesses thereto, was admitted to probate;
whereupou the said George Mason, together
with 5. Chapman Neae, his security. entered
Toto bond 10 the penalty of $4,000; aud ).
Owen kerby, Peytou Ballenger and Benjamin
Barton We're appointed appraisers of said Hen
derson's personal estate 10 Fairfax county, and
John W. Burke, John W. Green and K.
hemper, in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

A SoUALL--A boy named VIM. Hemmers'
ley, while bringing row boat from the Amerl-
can Company's coal wharf to Fishtown, about
noon to day, was caught by the squall, which
occurred at that time, and losing one OF his
oars, also lost his presence of mind, and allow.
ing his boat to be at-the mercy of the wind and
waves, was being carried down the river at a
rapid rate, the water splashing over him fear.
fully, when Messrs jenkins, Sutton aud Bon,Z,
Of Fishtowu, Jumped into another boat, and,
with all their might and main, rowed after him
aud succeeded in rescuing him off Cameron
street dock.
During the same squal two tug boats on
their way to Georgetown, had to abandon their
tows, the vessels saving themselves by coming
to anchor at the forks of the channel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

LARGE CATCH OF FISH. The largest catch
of fish made at one haul Of the seine this sea-
son was reported at Fishtown this morning, 1t
was made yesterday at Frecstone Point, ty Mr.;
Jacob Fsuuce, who caught 1900. shad and
Is, 900 herring at one drag Of the Selne-a most
Droftable business at present quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

Police REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes.
terday afternoon
Oscar Turner, colored, and George Lucas,
for disordery conduct at Fishtown ADD 10 the
Market Square, were sent to the work house
for 80 days, TO work on the chain gang.
Charles Couptee, colored, for stealing fire
clay from the Gas House to peddle for stove
mendiug, was sent to jail for 80 days, to work
on the chain gang.
James Simms, for disorderly conduct, was
sent TO the work house Tor 80 days, to work on
the chain gang
Six dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
Executor of Willis

w, ORSTED DRESS PRINCES.
w Rec ivcd this day, por express, twenty
pieces of Caterpillar PRINCES, in all shades, at
twenty cents per yard, at
an "a O. y. BERR >.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

L-OR SALE
II A TAN YARD,
doing good business in u fine neighborhood'
together with all the stock in watts and on hand
This is a first rate business opening. apply AZ
this Office, sp 23-ec3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

BASE BALL The base ball season OF 1879
was inauguracd this morning by match
game between the Resolute and Potomac
clubs, the former Winning by score OF ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

VNANTED-A CARDER and oPlNN Ek'
w who can weave blankets, jeans, iannels'
lersevs sc. Call Cd r. M. LA WoON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

pOTATOES-2OO bushels PEACH BLOW
L POTATOES in store and for sale by
w. a. JOHNSON,
snlO No. A cor Pitt and Queen SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

CHOW CHOW and MINED PICKLES, by
" the quart and gallon, in store and for sale
bv WIN. F. BROOkES,
'sno l47 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

CANAL NEWS. The Cumberland Times of
yesterday says "The canal trade is picking
UP slowly, but steadily. Twenty boats left
here yesterday against sixteen on Wednesday
and twelve for two or three days previous. 1t
some arrangement could now be effected where
by the American Company could ship by canal
on an equality with other companies, We might
be able to see the end cf the deadlock Mr.
Gorman will be in this city on Tuesday next
The wharf business will then be settled, aud
probably the disagreement as to the shipment
of coal by canal yet existing between the boat
men and several of the coal companies, will be
adjusted, and COL Stakes confidence 10 a So
luton satisfactory to all concerned, causes US
to hope that we are near the end of the trou-
Bile "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

1nN WINDSOR PLASTER.
OOO TONS SOFT BLUE WINDSOR
PLASTER on hand and for sale by
NJ HUOE j. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

rs JAMES D. KELLY in Alexandris
IN 3-1w r. M. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

PINEAPPLE, EDAM and SAPSAGO
Z CHEESE for sale by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
sn13 l66 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

DROOMS-A full supply Of Brooms incIud-
ID ing the Spiral Wire and Patented Carpet
Brooms, for sale by
ap 10 y. u M1no = ny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24
New York Bank Statement.

New YORK, April THE weekly Bank
a tnn,nnt l. a. fnlnUs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-24

Examine the Analyses Letters Of Prof amG'S rT
University frol r. a. '1 49,
nnled Chemistry University of Pennsylvania
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1875-02-04
Changing tho Earth's Biography:

Several projects which are likely to
change the features of geography to
some extent have been furnished the
American geographical society and are
worthy OF notice. The Suez canal
already successfully carried ont-has
separated entirely the continents of Asia
and Africa. The Isthmus canal, be.
tween the Pacific ocean and the Ca-
ribbean seq, will, in like manner, when
completed, divide the North and South
Americana continents. The proposed
Maryland and Delaware ship canal, to
connect tho waters of the Chesapeake
and Delaware bays, by the Sassafras
river, will convert the large peninsula,
$50 miles long from north to south,
and over G5 miles wide at tho widest
part, comprising more than three.
fourths OF the state Of Delaware, the
counties Of Northampton and Aocomao,
Virginia, and nearly all that portion OF
Maryland on the eastern shore-an ares
OF little less than 5000 square miles
into an island. Another ship canal il
to cut off tho peninsula of Barnstable
from the main land of Massach. Boil
of the two latter enterprises, it is
thought, will soon be accomplished, o.
the benefits TO American commerce thai
will como from them are most manifest
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1875-02-04
The Travels of st. Anthony OF paaua

Curiously enough, the missing frag-
ment of Murrillo's Appearance of the
Infant Christ to st. Anthony OF Padua"'
has turned up in New York. The prin-
oipal figure was out out from the pic
ture, brought to this city and sold for
$3.50 to Broadway picture dealer.
Fortunately the dealer knew the work
and was able to secure it Mt once, and
be has honorably turned it over to
the representative Of the Spanish gov
ernment residing in this city. The
original thoit was, most likely, commit.
ted at Seville by some of the Spanish
banditti and sent to this country in
charge Of comrades. It seems to have
get into tho country without detection
by custom officers by being packed in
small compass. In damaged condi-
tion it has at last been rescued, and st.
Anthony of Padua, after more adven-
tures than usually fall to the lot of his
associates in the calendar. viii find his
way back to the shrine from Which he
was torn by sarcrilegious hands.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1875-02-04
Weather Signs.

A French naturalist has recently
grouped, for public convenience, num-
ber of his observations upon animals,
showing that many members of the
brute creation may bo useful as living
barometers. Rain o- wind, he says,
may be expected when the spiders
shorten the last thread by which their
webs are suspended; fair weather when
they lengtheu them and the duration
of either by the degree of contraction
or expansion observable. When swal-
lows sweep near the ground, uttering
plaintive cries, rain is at hand; when
they mount up, fly from sido to side,
and play together, fine weather will fol-
low. When single msgpie leaves its
nest in the spring it is sign of rain, but
the revorse is tho case when two parent
birds leave it in company. Rain is
near whom tho peacocks utter frequent
cries, when parrots chatter more than
usual, and when geese are uneasy.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1875-02-04
The two last are on the Coosa river,

The two last are on the Coosa river,
below Rome, Ga.
Fhe above furnaces are all charcoal ),
those marked with (*) are out of blast.
There is at the present time stacked up
at these furnaces, ready for shipment,
nearly 10000 tons of iron, which in the
aggregate ia worth nearly half million
dollars. The sale and Improvement of
this iron would be considerable item
of freight to our railroads, and the
return of thst amount of money would
cause many smile to radiate over
faces that are now gloomy and despond-
ent. Chattanooga Commercial.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1875-02-04
oRANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA TIURsDAY FEBRUAR

has Iaen, tho awakening is hard, es.
peciaily if it is sudden.
Hett Armstrong refused CHARLES
Rokewood the next day, and the people
who su5ateiii il blamed ner bitterly.
Asfor Charles himself he was amazed,
and Injured, and deeply grieved, for he
neyeTg guessed that his lecture on mar
ried Bfe;h had a second auditor nor that
Hetty would have said g. Yes instead
Of !" No. but for that crack in the
China closet.