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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
The Markets.

NEW YORK, Doc. l5.-Stocks dull and lower.
Money 4. Gold l44 Flour dull and unchnng-
ed, Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn quiet
and steady.
BALTIMORE, Dec Is -Virginiss 6s, peelers,
Al; do. consolidated 72s West Vas. 9. Cotton
steady; middling l2s Flour quiet, steady and
unchanged. Wheat quiet, but firm and un-
changed. Corn quiet but firm Southern white,
Western mixed, old, 674; do. new 65. Oats
Western frmer; Southern nominal; Western
white SO; Western m,xed 44a45 Rye firm at 80
ass. Hay unchanged Provisions quiet and
steady. Butter firm and active; good grades
scarce; Western extras 1880; do frsts 26a29
Coffee nominally &c lower; Rio cargoos 1920! :;
l04. Whiskey quiet at l6ts$l II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

the whole establishment was one sheet of fire.
About o'clock the walls on Pembroke street
fell, and knocked down at least dozen spec
tators, half of whom were taken from the ruins
dead or seriously hurt. John Kimberly, a lad
twel We years of age, had his brains dashed out
by the falling bricks, and was taken up dead.
Cornelius Mack, another lad about eleven years
Of age, had his skull fractured. and cannot live
Richard Selden, bookkeepcr for the Wheeler
Il Wilson Company, was badly hurt. 1t is
believed that some of the wounded will not
survive. Nothing remains of the once stately
establishment but heap of ruins The loss of
the Wheeler & Wilson Company on buildings
and stock is estimated at $500. 900, on which
there is an insurance Of $780, 900. The loss Of
the Sewing Machine Cabinet Company will
not probably be less than 100000 The build
lngs burned are those formerly occupied by the
Wheel er & Wilson Company. The new build
Jugs of this company, erected about seven years
ago, were not burIed nor were they at any
time IN jeopardy. About two hundred skilled
mechanics are thrown out OF employment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
Bridgeport Fire.

New York, Dec Is A dispatch from
Bridgeport, Conn, says: The building of the
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Cabinet
Company, 10 which the fire originated last
olght, occupied the centre of quadrangle.
The buildings burned occupied whole block,
and covered about two acres. All the build
logs were OF brick, and being devoted to the
manufacture and storage OF sewing machine
tables and cabinets contained much combustibe
material. . The flames spread with great ra pid-
lty to both. the main buildings Inspite OF tho
earnest efforts OF the three steamers the fire
spread 10 half an hour to the oil and varnish
department 10 the main building. At 8 'cook
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, to F A
Reed She reports passing five coasters in the
river bound up.
Steamer John w Thompson, Currioman to
F A Reed.
Schr Florence Dean, for Georgetown.
Schr Louisa Birdsal for Washington.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by F A.
Reed.
Steamer Harbinger, Nomipi, by F Reed.
Schr Andrew johnson, Norfolk, by VIVA
Smoot
Sehr George r Vreeland from Georgetown.
She has been libelled for S450O for colliding
with the bark Madre Ceruti
Schr Royal Arch, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Sunlight, hence at Boston 18th.
Schr Eben Fisher hence, at Boston 18th.
Schr White Swan, hence, at N Bedford 18th
Schr Lula Emerson, hence, at N York 18th
Schr W g. Bartlett, for New Haven hence,
at New York 18th.
Schr G E Raymond, hence at Boston 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"7b ,ho,o the uery age and body Of the Times

"Tb sho,o the oery age and body Of the Times
Mayor Cobb, of Boston, was reelected yes
terday.- IS &
West: Virginia contributes $4,000 to the
Centennial. III y" M@
The fruitless search for Tweed is being:cou-
tinued in Canada. r. ...-rr.-
At Richmond, on Sunday night, Michael
Lyon, white man confined in the Church
Home. committed suicide by hanging himself
with portion OF q sheet.
The baliotiog for Senators by the French As
sembly yesterday resulted 10 the election of
only one person. Many Of the Legitimsts and
BonapartistS abstaincd from voting.
There was meeting of the Cabinet yester-
day, at which it was decided that several Of
the members will accompany the President on
his visit to Philadelphia Oh the 9th.
The Legislature of Ontario, Canada, has re-
jected the bill recently introduced to confer the
right of suffrage upon all male subjects over
twenty-one years of age.
The Austrian Ambassador at Constantinople
has asked the Grand V.zicr to suspend hostli-
ties and open negotiations. Some Of the Minis
ters have advised the Sultan to reject the re-
forms proposed by the Northeru Powers. -
An attempt was made on Monday night to
burn the Universalist Church at Provincetown,
Mass, while there was an audience of about
eight hundred persons present. Quite panic
ensued, but fortunately without injury to any
one.
Adolph Levinger, attorney for the German
Uptown Savings Bank Of New York, was ar.
rested 10 that city yesterday on the charge Of
having failed to pay to the back $3S, 1876 which
he bad collected for it, and which caused its
suspension.
The Secretary Of the Interior has asked Con.
gress 10 relieve him from the duty of taking
charge of certain funds belonging to various
lndian tribes, which that gentleman thinks
should be transferred to the custody of the u.
S. Treasurer. The amount now on hand Is
about $5,00O,0O0.
The bill which yesterday passed the Senate
extending the tenure of the Court of Commits.
soners Of Alabama Claims will secure the ad
Judlcation OF the claims still pending, and allow
those whose claims were not fled within the
prescribed time to come before the court.
The jury of inquest on the victims of the
Deutschland disaster have rendered verdict
in which they state that the steamer was To-
sufficiently supplied with the necessary appli
ances for determining the distance traversed
aud that her boatlowering apparatus was no,
of the best. No blame is attached to Captair
Brickenstein. but they say an experienced pilot
was 10 charge. The captain and crew of the
tug Liverpool are warmly commended for the
assistance rendered to the survivors.
The Weser Zeituug of yesterday repeats the
story of the reported confession of the mar
Thomas, arrested at Bremerhaven, that he haG
shipped several packages of dynamite on the
Mosel for the purpose Of destroying the yes
sci, SO as to secure heavy Insurance that he
had effected, and duplicating several others in
the plot. The report, however, lacks con6rma
ton. A search Of Thomast house at Strahlen,
Saxony, failed to throw any light on the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

AN AFFLICTED FAM1LY-Falneral of MISS
Re6scca Harnaon.-The funeral of the late Miss
Rebecca Harmon took place yesterday morning
from the family residence. on K st, northwest
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal
Church, after which the remeins were taken to
Alexandria and inferred by the side of her
brother, Charles P. Harmon, who died suddenly
Of pneumonia abont two weeks ago. 1t was
Miss Harmon contracted violent cold which
terminated SO soon and sadly with pneumonis !;
and Mrs. Harmon, the mother OF the deceased,
is now in such condition from the shock pro-
duced by these afh lotions that it is Thought she
cannot survive Wash Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
FOREIGN News.

COLOGNE, Dec. l5.-The Archbishop of Co.
logne left this city yesterday, and is not expect
ed to return. 1t is understood that he dele
gated his powers to subordinate Catholic Ec-
cesiastcs.
BREMEN, Dec. l5.-[t is now asccrtained
that the passenger who owned the case of dyna-
mite which exploded at Bremerhaven, is named
Thomosseu, and not Thomas, as has been given
heretofore. He has confessed to the authori-
ties that he constructed the chest which ex-
minded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
L'AmeriOue.

NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-A cable dispatch
dated December 18th, says vessel named
Terrier, which arrived off Scilly to day from
Newfoundland, reports having passed the
French steamer l. Amerique from New York
for Havre, before reported with shaft broken,
on the first Of December in lat. SO, long. Is.
LONDON, Dec l5.-rhe steamer Indus, from
Alexandria, Egypt, reports that on the Sd of
this month off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal,
she passed barque-rigged steamer 10 tow of a
Schooner-rigged steamer, both of the same
company. The tunnels we're painted red with
black top. 1t is probable that the steamers
IN question were the disabled L'Amerique 10
tow of the Vile De Brest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
PROPOSALS..

pROPOSALS-Sealed proposals will be re-
L ceived by the Committee on the Poor till
saturday "a DECEMBER 18Th, 1875, for SUPPLIES
to June Ist 1876, for the following articles :
Bacon, Flour Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Fish, Rice,
Bread Soda, Butter, Lard, Soap, Vinegar and
Coal Oil. Such samples Is convenient to &C.
company proposals; the grade or quality of the
others to be specified.
A. SCHOFIELD,
dec Std Chairman Committee on Poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
LOCAL BKEvHTHES.

Senator Johnston is the father-in-aw of
of this city.
The Union Prayer Meeting will be held to-
night in the Methodist Protestant Church,
(Rev. Dr.. Nichols) at half past seven o'clock.
A marriage license was issued 10 Washing
too yesterday to Robert Rollin Devine. of
Georgetown, D. c., and Ann Elizabeth SafelI,
of Fairfax county, Va.
10 consequence of the difficulty experienced
10 obtaining female singers, Professor Heyman
is organizing male octette to reoderthe choral
music at Christ Church on Christmas
Two gentlemen, while shooting in the Po-
hlck nelg hborhood, yesterday, were greatly sur
prised when they came across q flock Of par
trldges not more than halt growH.
The grand jury of Washington, found an
Indictment yesterday against Owen Taylor,
coored tor mayhem 10 permanently injuring
the left hand of Hugh w. Gunnell, Of Fairfax
county.
The remains of E. 0. Walker, last but one of
the numerous sons of the late James Walker,
Of this city, were brought here for interment
today from Philadelphia, 10 which city be died
some weeks ago.
The steamer Virginia, Of the Maryland ferry
line, went to Pennington t ,-day for cargo of
hay for Washington, having been chartered to
carry two hundred bales to that city. During
her absence her place on the ferry was supplied
BY row boat
Col. Henry Peyton, of Loudouu and Col.
Edward Daniels, of Fairfax Counties, recently
appointed by Gov. .Kemper delegates to the
Cheap Transportation Convention, which met
in Chicago to-day, left Washington for that
city day before yesterday.
An unknown colored woman, who entered
the yard Of Mr.. Benjamin. Baggett. at the up.
per end of Kiog street, last evening, was at.
tackled by the dogs there and had nearly al!
her clothes toro off before her assailauts could
be driven away from her.
The alarm Of fire about halfpast two o'clock
this afternoon, was caused by the partial burn
ing of thereof of small franed house, belong
ing to Mr.. VIM. Muir, 10 the alley adjoining
St. Johns Academy The whole Fire Depart
meut was out but none of it went into service
as the flames had been speedily extinguished BY
neighbors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

LADIES RELIEF AssoCIATIoN.-The La
dies Union Relief Association of Alexandria
held meeting at the Female Orphan Asylum
to-day and commenced their winters work of
ahordiDg assistance to the needy. There we're
numerous applicants for provisions, fuel and
clothing, and those who intend helping the
poor this winter Gao bestow their charity
where it will be most wanted through this AS
ISOLATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

REHARKs.-Choice samples of Wheat are in
active enquiry, and the market is frmer offer
ings of 876 bushels red with sales at 40, l25 and
l3o for fair to good 1873, 1876, 1877, 1873 and 40,
latter for prime, and Ids for choice lot. Corn
is dull and declining; offerings of 952 bushels
mixed, with sales of new at 521 and So. Rye is
fair demand; offerings of lao bushels, with sales
at IS and so Oats are in light receipt, with
sales at d and IS, latter for a choice sample.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
COMMON COUNCIL.

At 3 regular meeting of the Common Council,
held December IA 1875. there were present
Messrs. Latham, Hopkins, Smoot, Broders,
Herbert, Harlow, Risheill, Beckham, Schofeld,
Beach, Hughes, Evans and Simms.
The President being absent, on motion of Mr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

SPECIAL JURY.-The case of Lee 4 Co., of
Danville, VS.. Monroe, Steiner & Yohe. of this
city, upon the result of which several other
suits depend, will be tried in the Corporation
Court tomorrow, and as this term Of that
Court is no, jury term, special jury had to
be drawn this afternoon for that purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

ACCIDENTALLY WoUNDED.-A man called
upon Dr. Gibson uight or two ago with q
wound on his foot, which he stated he had re-
ceived 10 the following manner: Having
missed the last train from Washington, he was
walking to this city, aud fearing an attack by
foot pads on the Long Br dge, be had drawn bis
pistol and was carrying it 10 his hand, cooked,
when it exploded accidentally, the ball enter
ibg the ball of the big toe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
Weather Probabilities.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is

WASHINGTON Dec. Is, | q. N.
For the Middle and Eastern States north
west winds, backing to warmer southwest and
southeast, with threatening weather and pos
slbly snow, and 10 the Middle States falling,
but in the Eastern States rising, followed by
falling barometer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

AN UGLY DOLL. Among the articles of
freight that arrived here this morning by
Adams express was q large doll baby for Mr..
Fuchiell, formerly Of this city, but now residing
in the lower end OF Prince William county It
came all the way from San Francisco, and
though the paper in which it was wrapped had
been torn, and its face exposed, strange to say,
it was uniniured. but was--aud was so stated
by all who saw 1.-THE ugIiest thing ever seen
In human shape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

SLEIGH RUNNERS and BASKETS. Meat
- Cutters, Oyster Brothers, Tool Chests, Skates,
rocket Knives. Csrvers and Forks and other
goods suited to the season, just received at S8
Aing street. corner of Royal Call and see.
Gee 10 j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

THE WEATHEE.-The weather last night was
so cold that sll the ponds in this neigh borhood
were frozen. Considerable ice formed along the
river shores and Piscatsway creek was frozen
entirely over with ice an inch thick. About 2
o'clock this afternoon there was fall of snow
to An extent sufficient to whiten the ground for
q short time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

LARGE ORDER.-It was reported to-day that
Mr.. Robert Portner, the enterprising and de-
servedly successful brewer of this city, had re-
ceived one order for $4,000 worth of lager
beer, to be delivered next summer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

DR.. Bulls CoUGH SYRUP is particularly
recommended for children. 1t cures Coughs,
Colds, Group, Sore Throat and Whooping
Coughs 1t is pleasant to the taste and acts
like charm. Price rs cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

That our readers may form some idea of
what ridiculous blunders occur in newspapers
witness the following from the Gazette, pub
lished at Jonesboro', I'll: '"The Democratic
House of Representatives have made good
beginning. They have elected Hon. Nj. e.
Kerr, of Indiana, Speaker; 6. M. Adams, of
Kentucky, Sergeant-at- Arms; j. g. Thomp-
son, of Ohio, Doorkeepcr; L. Fl. Fitzhueh, of
Texas, Postmaster: Rev. James M. Stewart,
of Virginia, Chaplain. ~ Small capitals and
italics our own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
MARRIED.

In Washington, on the 18th instant, by Rev
DR.. Addison. of Trinity Church, Mr. LUKE
4. WOODWARD, of Fauquer county, Va,
to Miss EUGENE LAMBERT, of Prince
Georges county, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

P0RDEAUX PRUNES. and finest London
- Layer, loose Muscatel and Valencia Rails
ms received to. day by
dec 10 J. G. & e. MILBURN.
new DROP and Double Grape HOLLAND
~ GIN, genuine article, for sale by
oct Is GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

The Elmwood and Warwick collars are made
differently from any other. The edges are all
folded, and the surface is an exact imitation OF
linen. Hc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

DECEIVED THIS DAY-Crushed, Pulver-
IL lied, Grsnulsted, A and Extra 9 Sugars;
also Layer, Valencia and Mat Raisins Prime
New Citron, Currants and Crsnberries; Corn
Starch, Gelatine, Apple Butter and Mince Meat;
Mixed Pickles, Sardines. Olive and Sweet Oils
and French Mustard; Canned Lobster, Canned
Peaches, Canned Tomatoes, Flsvoring Extracts
and Spices English Dairy and Eastern Factory
Cheese, together with a full supply of Fresh
Butter and Eggs. For sale by
JOHNSON & SHERWOOD,
dec9 N. Z. COR Cameron and Royal SITS.
MO- MACKEREL and Salmon for sale by
IN oct Is GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
LOCAL ITEMS,

CoRponATIoN Court Judge +. NJ. Lone
presidiag-Lee & 60. VS.. Steiner 4 Yohe; case
and attachment; motion to dissolve attachment,
and jury ordered to try issue raised on this mo
ton to. morrow. RI IL ::
Swaiue vs.. Swaine's administrator ct al;
chancery; decree Of reference.
Won Hoffman VS.. RUSSELL chancery; petition
Of City Council fled; demurrer by Won Hoff-
man to petition; demurrer overruled, and cause
continued with leave to Won Hoffman to answer
the petition.
Dyer and wife VS.. Davis and others; chan
Gerry; report Of commissioner Chapman filed.
Stout vs. Dickens and others; chaucery; ex-
captions to commissioners report filed by de-
PENDANTS.
Henderson, guardian. VS.. Henderson ct al. !;
chaucery; petition of Chloe Aun Violet guar
dian, filed, and decree for payment by the re-
ceiycr of certain monies to the guardian of J.
L. E. Henderson.
Greenwood vs.. Colliugsworth ct al; chancery;
guardian ad litem TO infant defendants assigned,
his answer filed, and decree Of reference
Court adjourned until eleven o'clock to NOR
row
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15
PROFEsSIO.v:aL C9RDs-

4 CARD.-Circumstsnce rendering it de-
n sirable that should locate in Baltimore, |
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DIR. d. 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 well known. / cordially commend hun
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 50
long, have been favored
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, Va, mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

TOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and co UNSELLOR ATLAW,
10l5 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
~ Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Money
invariably RENTED on day of receipt.
Refers to: Gov. Jno. Letcher, (recent partner)
Lexington, Va; Gov. Jas. l.. kemper Rich
mand, Va. Hon. K. NJ. T. Hunter; r. H.
Msury & Co., Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros.
s. Co., London, England; j. K. Gilliat & Co,
London, England.
Richmond, feb l9-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

XMAS CooDS.
LONDON LAYER RALsINs, EXTRA
LAYER RALsINS,
VALENCIA RALsLNs,
SULTANA RALsLNS,
MAT RAIsIMs,
PRIME NEW CyTRON and CURRANTs.
FINEST BORDEAUX PRuNEs,
ELEME FIGS,
DATES,
FRENCH WALNUrs,
PEcANS,
FILBERTS,
PALM NUTS,
PAPER SHELL AMI BORp. ALMONOS.
MESSINA LEMONS,
MALAGA GRAPES,
LISBON PURPLE Do,
CHOICE honey,
FRENCH PRESERVES in glass, very
handsome
CHINESE PRESERVES
PRESCRIBED j. CONSERVED GINGER.
scoTcH JELLY,
PINEAPPLE CHEESE,
ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE
EDAM and SAPsAGO Do,
CHOW CHOW,
PICCALILLI,
CAULIFLOWERS,
PICKLED WALNUTS,
MlAED PICK Els,
GHERKTNS,
SARDINES,
OLIVES and CAPERS.
OLIVE OILS,
wore. SAUCE,
FRENCH MUSTARD.
CANNED PEACHESS
CANNED PINEAPPLE,
CANNED PEARS,
CANNED LOBSTER
PICKLED SALMON.
CANNED VEGETABLES,
CELERY SALT,
Fishers Unrivaled Mince Meat.
GELATlNE, FLAVORING EXTRACTS,
SPICES, Sc,
FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES BY
G. VIM. Ramsay,
8. E. Cor. King and St. Asaph SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

RoBBERIEs.-rhree unknown coored men
went into the store Of MIR. William Murray,
tailor, on King street, about o'clock yester-
day evening, and while one of them engaged
the attention of MIR. Murray in finding him
others stole and secreted 90 his person piece
of doeskin cashmere contaiQiog about enough
for three pairs of pants. The theft was not dis
covered until sometime after they had left the
store, and the last seen of them was when they
turned luto Pitt street, up which they went at
a rapid walk.
The yards of the two Mrs Cornwell, on King
street, between Payne and West streets, were
entered night before last BY unknown thieves,
and robbed OF some fire wood and considera-
BILE number of cabbages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-15

POLICE REPORT. Affairs were unusually
quiet at police headquarters this morning, not
a single case being reported there up to IL
o'clock.
The same condition of affairs was reported
at all the magistrates Offices except that of
Justice Whittlesey, at which Geo. Steuernagel
was baled for his appearance at court to an.
swer the charge of assaulting and beating with
a club John English and j. T. Burnett.
Twelve dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-13

inside Of three months. Postmaster Gen
eral Jewell then sent a message, saying that
the law vii! 20: allow him to engage tenn
porary service at higher rate than
the torme: contract. and tina: il they
declined 20 accep: S39.960 pe. an
hum :he mails MUS: stop until
the route could be readver,;seG aud relet.
70 this dispatch no reply has ye. been re.
ce.ve:. These Zines carried the IL ais the
past four years as sub contractors. ..rt it is
stated they have entered int i. bonded
agreement: no, to take them again as such.
and having cOntro! OF the steamer. plying
between The two points. and feeling able to
defy competition. they appear disposed 10
dictate theI, OWE terms to the postal Off
clais. !. was through this cove: that Ora
per was anab!e TO secure steamers :" pU,
on the line, and was compelled 70 tortei:
his contrac: ana deposit and supjec: his
bondsnlen 70 the rish Ut neng com PEELED to
pay the difference between his be aud any
future contract d. q ,u.. ..:es - :...hj"C-
~. S:.!i." yul. 9.