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The daily gazette., 1875-07-14
REGlsrEm's ORDER

REeIsrER's OFFICE.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Mar q. 1875
Upon the application of Peter y. Brennan
and Victor DUPONT Executors of Henry +
Finegan. Jr.. late, of Wilmington HuAdre J.;
In said county, deceased it is Ordered and
directed by the Register. that the Executors
aforesaid. give notice of the granting of Lot
ters Documentary upon the Estate of the de
ceased, with the date OF granting thereof. by
causing advertisements to be posted within
farty days from the date of such Letters. IL
SIX of the most public places of the county OF
New Castle, requiring all persons having dc.
mands against the Estateto present the same.
or abide by an Act Of Assembly in such case
made ana provided. And also cause the same
p be inserted within the samo period in the
Daily Gazette, "a newspaper published IN
Wilmington, ,and to be continued therein three
1s ~ ~ SGi,snu der the hand and seal
crAu Nof Of cs the Register atore-
cLAA /said, -, New Castle. in New
- Castle county aforesaid the day
S c. BIGGs. Register.
NOTICE.
ALI persons having claims against the Es-
gate Vt the deceased must present the same
duly attested to tho Executsrs. on or
before March. %, 1876. or abide the Act iAg-
Bembly In such case made and provided.
PETER n. BRENNAN.
VICTOR DUPONT;
Executors.
aDFessweod.
The daily gazette., 1875-07-14
CHRAP BOOTS AND SHOES,
SECOND ST.. DOORS WEST OF MARIE,

Tne Undersigned respectfully inferms his
large and well selected stock Of FALL AND
WINTER BOOTS, SHOES and CATERS
suitable suitable Tor Ladies. Gentlemen, Misses and
best material and made In the best mannas
and viii be sold as low as the same article car,
be obtained in this or any other city. Isdias
and gentlemen buying at my store wili have
ment from which to select fashienabIe ana
neat fitting boot or shoe. The public are COR
daily invited to call and examine INV stoch
and lsssn 81 my exceedingly low prices.
The daily gazette., 1875-07-14
uE -. A4Isl ATTRACTION
IN DELAWARE

A IN DELAN AXE
CLADNIIh'S DELAWARE MuSEUNi
flst, e0g WEST foUE1n STREET,
'rpost ttbe City spring, Wilmington, Del.
Hssie,opened to the public with large
ollVclipn 0fncw cuiIusitles, ,hlghly interesting
and wonderful tr0ak vi nature. Also, large
addition Uf noted iite-sizc Figures. Correct
,Ikcnesses, the best ever seen Oh exhibition
mas been aided BY trof. Repett, among which
are Antoine PrJDst, she cruel nurdorer OF the
Deering Family; Daniel Dancer, the noted
English Aliser; Tim Bobbin, the noted Ian.
caster poet, Negro bsnny, the runaway slave; /;
VIM. Burke, the murderer Of 10 persons; Ma
thias 5hupinchi, murderer of the peddler boz; /;
Arthur spring, the murderer OF Two sisters; /;
also he son Of Arthur Spring; Jacob Lab
man, the murdered peddler boy; Gibbs, the
notorious pirate; Lieut.. Montroville, the be-
trayer, by his side stands poor Charlotte Tenn
Pile; Crazy Nora, Of Phil1dellhia; Witch Of
Endor in the forest. Aisv, 10000 Birds, Ami
mails, Reptiles, &c, from all parts Of the
known world, can DC seen ut the Museum.
Other wonders arriving daily. There Is more
to be- soen for tho pice Of admission than ut
any other exhibition in the country. Open
day and evening from O'Clock, A. NJ. until
1919 7. NJ. Admission only Is Is; Children
10 cents, to see the whole collection.
w. u.CHADWlCK, Proprietor.
declGwly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The excitement occasioned 10 European dip
lomatic circles by the tone of Blsmarck's oote
to Belgium has not yet subsidized. MIR. Dis
raeli was icterrogated in the House of Com
mons last night as to what Her British Males
tvs Government would do in the event that
Prussia should insist 90 the demand made
upon Belgium and hostilities should ensue
The Prime Minister replied that the import
ance Of the correspondence between Prussia
and Belgium had been greatly exaggerated,
aud that no rupture Of friendly relations was
anticipated. In the event of war England
would do her duty. The Paris Uuion says the
Pope has informed the Emperor of Austria
that unless the Catholic Powers resist the
schemes of Prussia and come to the defence OF
the Church, they will all be made subject to
the German Empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says: Some of the best relief socle-
ties 10 the country to aid the colored popula-
tiou of the District are now being organized 10
Maryland and Virginia. They meet in the
open fields at regular intervals, go from labor
to refresh mcnt, have three square meals per
day and comfortable lodgings; their weekly
benefits will support q laborer and his family,
and their motto is The laborer is worthy OF
his hire" Their principal implements are the
pillow, the hoe, the scythe ADD the spade. They
are no "Gallilean fshernmen,' to wait tor NIL
racuious draughts Of fishes, but are expected
to work with will Any farmer 10 the neigh
boriog counties is 40 agent Of the organization,
Some hundred recruits for it left here Satur-
day in charge of sn agent Of one of the Vir-
GINA railroads."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
letter from Jefferson County.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
DUFFlELDs JEFFERSON COUNTY, w. VA,
April r. -Thcre are now some peculiar ditti
culties existing along the line OF the b. & y.
r. g., both in this and the State Of Virginia,
as to the pay or salary of the different railroad
agents at the various country depots along the
line of this road. The depot buildings at these
stations are for the most part the property OF
private individuals, aud till year or more ago
the agents We're paid either by the railroad
company or BY r. cclvlng commissions on freight
shipped; but year ago the legslat ure OF W..
Va passed an act prohibiting the charging OF
any commission on freight either shipped or
received, aud the company 10 strange spirit
OF contrariness refused to pay their agents any
thing leaving them the only resource TO teste
the law refusing them commissions az the only
source Of getting any pay tor their services
The result of the matter has been rather an
upexpected one to the railroad company, but
one to which these agents we're literally forced
that of handing over to the railroad all their
papers and property and refusing to longer act
as their agents. Already the depots at this
point, at Halltown, aud ut Summit Point, have
closed their Offices, and the company at the
two last named places nave Statloncu uo6 cars
vii b parties from distance 10 them to act as
agents, and the same will probably be done al
Dufieds. In the meantime we have no ex-
press agent here, nor any likelihood OF having
one shortly. From all We can learo other de-
pots will be closed aloug this road, aud the
company 10 self defence will be obliged to build
depots of their own This state of things is
particularly hard on those who have been act
log as agents, as it leaves them without any
pay and 90 hopes of getting any, and yet their
services were rendered 10 good faith, and with
the promise OF compensation.
The store of Lucas & Trussel, at Charles
town, was robbed of two hundred dollars worth
OF goods FRIDAY night last by some parties un-
known breakiog into it.
COL Robert Lucas, one of the oldest of our
citizens, narrowly escaped death few DAYS
since by hi, horse throwing him and dragging
him by the stirrup for some distance. He was
relieved by his boot puliog off:
Our Circuit CourI, Judge John Blair Hoge
presiding, has beeu 10 Session for some three
weeks, and will not probably adjourn for seve-
raj weeks to como. 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

1t may not be generally kuown that some OF
the Iudlan tribes Of the Western plains and
mountains have long been accustomed TO utilize
grasshoppers as 40 article OF food. They are
captured by being driven into trench dug iu
the earth, previously heated by burning brush,
grass, or other combustibles, where they are
SOON roasted and thoroughly dried. They are
then pounded into the consistency of mca,
which, when mixed with acorps, similarly pre-
pared, fur or Iudian meal, and made up into
cakes, dried in the sun, are said to be an ex-
cellent and most uutricious food. Not much
"hankcred after" we should think, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGIN
TUESDAY, APRIL ID.

CANAL Tolls. I'VE learn from the Cum
berlapd News of yesterday that the Boatmen q
Uaion held a meeting on Saturday evening, Tor
the purpose of taking defaite action 10 view
of the declaration by the Canal Board OF their
policy for the coming season. But little ais
cussion was had, as the boatmen seemed to be
of one opinion-that reduction all round
would speedily revive the coal trade by canal.
Accordingly resolutions were passed declaring
a willingness to agree to carry coal to George
town at 1925 and to Alexandria for $l.3O foI
the season of 1873, if the canal company vii
throw off one of the boat-tolls OF $4.OS. a
committee was then appointed to proceed Il
Annapolis at once to formally lay before the
Canal Board the proposition above stated, aoo
that evening they left on their mission. The
News says "There now remains bu' one Oh
s,ace in the way of the accomplishment OF The
proposed general reduction" the trlppage
question. 1t is desired by the boatmen, the
canal company and several coal agents with
whom our reporter has talked, that this item
be reduced $40. One Of the boat builders, We
learn, is willing to reduce the trippage 90 oil
boats from $40 to $50 on boats running day
aud night but wants sS5 from day boats;
another builder is willing to reduce $40 all TIT
way round one of the coal companies owning
boats is willing to reduce trippage from $50 t
$50 only. A prominent coal operator state(
on Saturday that the business Of the canal thu
season would be the heaviest ever done on tina
water Way."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
To the editor of the Alexandria Gn=cUe /:

DEAR SIR 10 notice which recently APP
peared in the Gazatte, your informant, refer
ring to the fact that MIR. John Williams, the
noted fisherman of your city, is making col
lection of the fish, &c, &3.. of the Potomac is
in error 10 stating that the specimens are in
teoded for New York They are for The Mary
land Academy of Science 10 Baltimore, aud
will be placed among the we'll arranged ccec-
ton of objects of scientific interest, illustrating
the a.ural productions Of Maryland in the
museum on Cathedral street, place where u
spare hour may be agreeably aud probably
passed by any of your citizens visiting Bati-
more. 1t is free TO the public, and under its
present energetic, liberal and intelligent man
agemeot is becoming one of the most attractive
places of resort 10 the city. ALExANDRlAN.
Baltimore, April 18th, 1875
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
fessrs. Turner, White and Berkley :.

Messrs Turner, White and Berkiey:
GENTLEMEN: We tho uuders gncd, respect
fully ask that you give the colored citizens of
Alexandria some repro sentation IN each OF your
departments. We feel callod upon to make
this demand upon you from the fact that Alex
drla is The ony city in Virginia where the
claims of colored men have been entirely lanor-
ed. We have faithfully and z .alous y support
sd the Rel ubli, al party, and have labored
earnestly for It's success. We have, ut various
times supported you for prominent political
positions tn reby bringing you promr emily
before the Administration rs representative
men. We did this believing that when you
weru elevated to position you would know no
man by the color Of his skin or the texture OF
his hair but in your appointments to sub )rdi-
nate p' sltnns you would fully and fairly recog.
nIze the claims of al Republ ans making com
wish it to be fhirlY understood that we urge no
man for position who doe. not possess sufficient
ccm potency. We only ask that you apply the
same rule to coored applicants that you apply
to the Write We are sorry to feel called upon
Ln make this demand Of you, but We feel 1t to
be our duty. We are fully conscious that any
agitation Of the question Of color is repugnsnt
and very unpopular; hut, rs you gentlemen
we'll know, we have never been the first to
spring the question of color. Although CON-
posing more than nineteen twenteths of the
Republican party of this city and county, we
have prrsistelty supported you for Various po-
stions; and although we have had absolute
power to send two colored men to the Legisla-
lature VIZ have invariably insisted on white
and colored man, and triumphantly elected
them. Nor do we believe if coored man
should occupy either of your places he would
fill the subo dinate positions entirely with COL
ored mon, for this would be manifestly unjust.
Then we do not make this demand so much on
the ground of color, but we make it as citizens
and mem bers of the great Repub lican party,
who are justly entitled to recognition for ser
vices faithfully per .ormed We desire peace,
harmony and the continued success of the great
party and its principles Believing that your
action in this matter will 90 far to unite the par
ty in this district, and secure its ultimate triumph.
We are, respectfully,
JOHN A. SEAToH,
GIN Cong. Com 9Th District.
Louis Baltimore, 4. L.. Mitchell,
Geo L. seaton, VIM. Miller,
A. W. Harris, g. A. Lumpkins,
b. s. King. Fields Cook,
r. D. Buckley, Richard F. Tancil,
Jap l3-lt]
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

By invitation Of Gen. Peuuypacker, United
States comuandant at Nashville, Teuu., Gov
ernor Porter, an cx Confederate officer, review
ed the troops at Ash barracks Sunday after
noon. Between FIVE and eight thousand peo-
pie were on the ground. Ga the appearance
of Governor Porter and his civilian staff the
band struck up Hail to the Chief" following
with the national air, creating great euthus-
iasm. the event was looked upon most auspl-
ciously by everybody present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The death of Lieutenant Commander Rich
ard s. Chew VINO was recently retired from the
Navy in consequence of loss of health from pro-
traced service 10 the tropics, has been annouoc-
cd. He graduated from the Naval Academy
into the late war, beginning his service 10 the
battle between the iron clad Merrlmac aud the
ships 10 Hampton Roads, where he received u
wound. lie participated in the passage OF the
forts in Mobile bay by Farraput's fleet, and was
present at the last naval action of the War, the
capture of Fort Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The Girard estate in Philadelphia has been
subjected to a bill 10 equity for the recovery of
10000, said to have been deposited in 1924 by
Elizabeth Butler of Baton Rouge, for the use
OF Nancy Brown. The u S. Circuit Court sus-
tanned demurrer, holding that the personal
representatives of Stephen Grard, aud not the
trustees Of the estate, we're the parties from
whom, ifauybody, restitution wust be sought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
IMMENSE BARGAINS IN
DRY GOODS

NO. la KING STREET.
Black Gro. Grain Silk, at Sl.25, $l.5O, 81 Is.
81 90 and - So
Irish Poplins, at SIC, Sl.00, 81 II and SD.
Pure Mohair Alpacas. worth 75c, at 5Oc.
Best Alpucss, worth soc ut 37!c
Best Alpacas, worth 37tc ut 25c.
All wo ] Cashmeres, worth Zoe, at G,c.
Beautiful line of Waterproots, aL SIG, Siu0
ST. II and 81 %.
Immense stock OF Ca.nels, Serges, piagonsG.
&C., &c.
Black Cashmcr"s, Merinos, Bombaziuc, Tam.
ises and Drap D. Etc a speciality.
Cashmere for Men and Boys, from Nc up,
Large assortment of Ladies and Gents I'm
derwesr.
Ladies' Melino Vests, worth 81, AT 62ic.
Gents Undershilts, worth 75c Ut 80.
Al.wool Blankets, worth So ut 50.
Best yard wide B!eached CotLons M l2!c.
Shaw ls-lndia, Paisley, Broche, MerIno and
ll-wool fancy.
. Ladies' and Misses Furs ut less than actual
value
Great variety of Ladies Scarls, big stock Of
Notions, &c. Our stock is large Il complete
in all its branches. Call and convince your
selves dec -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
FERGUSON'S
NEW
SPRING GOODS

HOSIERY-A full assortment of Ladies' and
stripes Also 4 large stock Of cheap Hosiery, III
white and colored-al ut very low prices.
LADIES' COLLARS and CT! FtS, in white
and black and white checks and striped new
styles.
RUCHESl RUCHE Sl nj cents
FANS FANS FANSl Buy now and save
money.
city, consisting Of Jet, Steel Pearl, Smoked
Pearl, liver, Shell. silk, Bonn buz.ne and u
great many other styles.
Hamburg and Crochet Edgings cheaper than
ever; good Pockctbooks at % Cents.
Call and examine our stock ol New iToods.
FERGUSON j BRO,
APPS JG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The volunteer corps Of Great Britain are to
be summoned out on day and hour to be
hereafter designated, simultaneously through
out the entire kingdom. This is to be done iu
order that the government may know how
MANY can be assembled at soy time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

Private Information from Midland aud North
eru Georgia is to the effect that twenty five
per cent. more OF corn will be planted there this
present year than heretofore. This will not lu'
terfere with cotton. The corn planting is sim
ply for economic purposes, owing to the high
price of coro ADD bacon supplied to Georgia
from the West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

1t is not often that a farmer contracts debts
to the amount Of a hundred and fifty thousand
dollars but the telegraph informs us that there
is such man in North Headley, Massachu-
sets, This gentleman has failed to pay his
debts. 1t must be gratifying to bis creditors
to know that his assets are estimated at $780,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

We have received the first plumber of the
Evening Star, published by company OF prac,
tical printers in Lynchburg. 1t is very neatly
printed and we'll filled sheet, and has our best
wishes for its success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The President yesterday appointed Foluey
V. Smith, late Lieutenant Governor Of Arkau-
sas, to be United States Consul at ST. Thomas.
1t is Dot long since Governor Garland offered d
reward for the capture of Smith, who laid claim
to the Gubernatorial chair himself after the
proclamation asserting his right thereto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

George Reynolds, Mormon of Utah, who
vas recently convicted of polygamy at Salt
Lake City, has been sentenced to one year $
confinement 10 the penitentiary and to pay d
fine of three hundred dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The issue is now fairly made between the
mule spiuuers III the Lowell (Massachusetts)
factories and the manufacturers The strike
commenced yesterday. Both sides have SOL
emily resolved to make 20 concessions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The President according to his usual custom
With retiring officials has written letter to
General Spinner, assuring him of his high per-
soual regard, and commanding the iaithtulness
honesty aud efficiency with which he discbarg-
ed the duties of his office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The u. S. Supreme Court decides that the
term capital employed by a banker in his
business, in the revenue act Of 1866, does not
include moneys borrowed by him from time to
time, temporarily, 10 the ordinary course Of his
business, but applies only to the property or
moneys of the banker set apart from other
uses, permanently invested 10 the business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The recent decree Of the French Government
prohibits the admission, whether for cousump-
ton or transit to other COUNTRIES not only OF
potatoes from the. United States and Canada,
but also of articles which have besn used Tor
packing potatoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

Algernon Sartoris, President Grants sop-in-
law, sailed for Europe on Saturday. Mrs. A.
Ssrtoris remains 10 the White House at Wash
jngton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

Iu addition to the 81 900, 900 appropriated
by the Pennsylvania Legislature towards the
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia has given
about $l,5OO,O00, and will probably have to
give auother 81 900, 900 III the course of a few
weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13
COM N ER(;HAI.

ALExAND IA MARKET. April l3.-Wheat is
active and lie better; offerings of 443 bushels,
with sales of prime white lot at 1874, and red
at 1873, l37 and /, for prime to choice. Corn is
firm; tf:rings of lOOG bushels, with sales of
mixed ~t 8S snd 81. Rye is in active request,
and prices are looking up; sales at III, Oats
are st 'ady at yesterdays quotations; offerings
OF 1874 bushels, with sales at S24
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

The Conservative County Executive Com
mittee Of Stafford, met at the Court House on
Monday last and decided against the cxpe-
diency of holding a Convention to nominate
county officers 10 the election to be held in
Nav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, April 49, 1875
The receipts since yesterday have been 5000
Shsd, which sold at from IA to SIG IS per hun j.
dred; - 0o) Herring which sold at from II so
Sl3 per thousand, and 500 lunches of other sorts
OF Fish, the Perch and Rock selling at from II
TO 25c bunch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

w HITE GOODS in great variety Tnri,,n.
W Swi,ses, Main. ooEs, Plaid, Strjnad .ni
PIsin Victoria Lawns, from l2tc up, Cambrir..
and everything else to make cur stock comuis,a
in this and other lines. p'e'e
ape D.F. WILMER no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

Bishop Bowman, of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, find that whilst the two races
are disposed to maintain friendly relations, even
the blacks themselves prefer to have separate
places OF worship. He comes to the ccnclu-
sion, moreover, that those who advocated mix
ing whites and blacks in the same church make
a mistake. 10 his judgment, tie RACES work
best independent of each other He is not in
favor Of mixed congregations at the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

u. F. BEAsHEAH'
Wholesale and Retail D aler in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Notions, Hosiery, &c, g.,
No. l09 King street AieAandria, Va
Keeps constantly on hand II full ANA complete
stock of all styles o: Fancy and Staple Good.
usually found in first cl~sS jobbing and retail
house, and will be sold to merchants y. Baitl-
more wholesale prices and at retail ms low II.
the same goods can be founl III any well rcgu.
lated house in this country.
II. B. HOOM Els. d. +. BRASuEAR
S. d. HARPER. NH ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-13

In the case of Crosby, sheriff, against Buch-
auan, contest concerning large salt works 10
Virginia, formerly owned by VIM. King, of
Abingdon, Va, ,ho Uuited States Supreme
Court, in its decision, delivered yesterday, fluids
as to the rights of the original complainant that
he waited until his granturs were dead, and
then asserted title as against the heirs, wllfully
concealing a contract for reconveyance 90 his
part, and that this cuncealmcnt amounts to de-
liberate falsehood. The decision Of the court
below is reversed, with directions to dismiss the
bill and cancel the conveyance set up by the
complainant.