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Mr.. GEO. ROGERS, manager Of the
Theatre Comique, went with his
troupe to Victoria yesterday. The
troupe will be gone until Saturday
evening next. and after playing here
a few days, will 60 up Sound to en-
liven tfe Olympi ms for a few even
ings.
NOTED Misunderstanding to
a telegram received by the Rev. ].
G. Ellis from Mr.. Otis Freeman, at
Olympia, the following personages
are expected to arrive on the Dako-
ta this evening, Gen. o. o. How
ard, Commander of the Department
of the Columbia, and the Rev. DR..
Weeb of Boston. The latter gentle
man is expected to preach this eve
ming at the Congregational Church,
at the usual hour. As the Rev. Mr..
Webb is one of Boston's most noted
divines, o rich treat may be expect
ed by our church-goers.
, 1876-08-12

PoLIcs CoUKT,-John, an Indian,
was fined five dollars and costs this
mo 1ing for being drunk and disor-
derlv. Paid.
, 1876-08-12

The barkentine Kate Fhckinger
has been rugged with wire standing
hamper, and sports double topsail and
top-gallant yards on her foremast.
Her main and mizzen masts are
schooner rigged. All modern i'm
provements pertaining to ships have
been placed upon her, and she will
be ready and loaded for sea in about
ten days.
, 1876-08-12

Go EARlY.-1t is hoped by those in
tsrested in the debate this evening that
tho audience will be seated before TX
o'clobk. as to unvoid the unnecessary
confusion occssionsd by tie seating of
the tardy ones while the debate is going
on. We are informed that tho front seats
will be reserued for the ladies'. The
sidewalk to the hull which had been
removed during the improvement of
Front street, has been replaced. so that
no inconvenience will be met at the ap-
proaches to the Lall. As the meeting 10
free to all, large audience may be OK
pectcd. fEE9rhE rE5H# Gl
, 1876-08-12

The Thurston and Walla Walla
papers are bandying about the name
of an unfortunate young man, whom
"unmerciful disaster" and an en-
nervating disease has laid al
ternately at the door Of the respect
i've aims houses OF those counties.
A decent respect for unmerited mis-
fortune, should deter these papers
from laying bare to the world the
cloudy period of the young mans
existence. -
, 1876-08-12

THE BALL.-Everything passed o.
pleasaeely last Nesapiag. q The Calico
Ball. There vsrs about forty couple
present. and all were loud in their
praises Of the evenings entertainment.
, 1876-08-12

NJ OTICE.-The drawing Of the First Grand
~ ,ttery q Washington Territory 10 hers
i,y postponed until the 1st day Of January. ~
1877, 23dtf II. L. YESLEh, manager.
, 1876-08-12
TO LET.

VHyHE Diningroom and upper hoof OF tnt
fremont Houae. 1t The head Of CONNER
cisl street Apply On the premises. sSiw
, 1876-08-12
Charles D. Emery,
aTJCRNEY.AT.nW, SEA ".

vKyuL. PAY PROMPT ATTEN1 ION 10
" III business in Law. Equity and Ad.
mirsltv.
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TELEGKAPHIC SUMMARY.

"A Charleston, S. C.. dispatch an nounces
the execution at Chester, yesterday, ofStephen
Youngue for the murder Of Geo. Mercer.
w. F. Austin, a citizen Of Stokes county,
N. g., was found dead III bed at the Purcell
House, in Wilmington, this morning sutfocated
by gas. 1t is supposed that after cxtlngulsh-
lug the gas last night he uuintentionally turn
ed it Oh again.
The disappearance of Smith n. Halves,
who retired from the Office Of the City Treas
urer of Covington, KY, last mouth, aud the
subsequent discovery Of a deficit 10 his account
of some sixteen thousand dollars have caused Il
sensation 10 that city. Mr.. Halves stood very
high in society and many doubted the truth OF
the reported defaIcation until the reception OF
40 undated letter signed by him in which he
acknowledges the crime, and says the money
was spent 10 drinking and gambling. The city
will not suffer as the sureties are ample.
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Church Services Tomorrow.

,ue,sr CHuEeH-Service at II =; M. ~ hev y
~ Lame, and 7.9O p. M. by hev. w.
1v..k;ns of Washington, D: q. hlght net'
WW'shnn Pinkney, of Maryland, will De presensS;
D Sr fPAULs CHuRcH-Service at II u. m. ana
', NV Rev. DR. Norton. ;,
= pArE CHURcH-Service st II a. M. ana ~
M by ke:. DR.. Sprigg.- MI
PSr MARY's C~HuRcH-Mass at I a. III. h'sn
~: and sermon at II u H.. Vespers nt I'm.
rrStoS presently. CHURCH First ChurcD'-
prUyarhing IN the m,rning and vt night.
SECOND ~PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-oeruloh Il
,br morning and at night by Rev. Ar. LIN
wiidie ~ in tho morn
METH. ErIs. CHURcH-Sermon IN 'ne ihotn-
;rg and At night by Rev Mr.. Boyer.
IErH. EPISCOPAL CHURCH S~oUTA-2ernl4
:, he morning and ut night oy Rev: Mr; waugh.
METZ. PROT. CHURCu-Sermon IN the morn
ing md st night by Rev. DR.. Nichols
BAPTIST CHURCH-Service in the morning
ord ~ night by Rev. Mr. Penick.
4 MISSION CAArEL-Speclal services
81, 81 o'clock. lasting three quarters OF An noun
4 cordial invitation is extended to ali.
GERMAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At IL n. Ill., Ny
kev, Mr. Fieckenstein.
YONG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
PRAYER meeting in the "a Pres5yn. Church AZ
four 0. IN. Jail at 2 pm. Aims House ~ = y m.
Noudsy night, at u o'clock, Union prayer
Meeting in the Baptist Church.
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q ~EREEEYIEs.

The Board of Supervisors of Alexandria
county will hold a regular monthly meeting at
the County Court House 10 this city tuesday
next at eleven o'clock a. M. Persons having
bills against the county should put them be-
fore the Board.
Prof. Armes, of Washington, will deliver a
lecture on ''The Art OF Memory at Peabody
Hail Cd Monday night. He will give ~iliustra-
iious of his sutj ct by two or three pupils Ut
the schools of the city.
The steamer John w. Thompson, on her
trip down the river yesterday. took on 5000
city, which had been received from Northern
cities via B. T. 0 r. Il.
A grand hop was given at E!eoua, Fairfax
county, last night, which was attended by sev
eral gentlemen from this city. They say the
hop was very nice, but the mud they had to
wade through Was quite the contrary.
Mr.. Boyer, who is the night-watchman It
the America coal wharf. saw Il man trying ~
steal coal from the wharf last night aud tired
at him, but doesn't think he hit hiuI,as he sue,
ceeded 10 making bis escape over the ioncc.
The alarm of fire about one o'clock to-day.
which brought out the Fire Department, was
caused by the burning out of chimney, near
the corner Of Fairfax and Wilkes su-ets
Mr.. Henry Washington, son Of Geo. Wash
~iugton, esq, lett here last night for Carlisle,
Indiana, where he will engage in business, and
make his home for the future.
The Wilkes-street Jerry slip, of the Midland
Railroad, is TO be enlarged by driving piles
father out in the stream. Mr.. Rodgers WI
do the work.
The report current on the street last nigh'
that Mr.. Julian Henderson had had Doth o!
legs cut IF by a railroad acciieut was without
foundation.
Prof. nj. J. Waterman will givs one Of his
high!y-popuIar hops at Sarepta ll,El on Tues
day night. A pleasant time is anticipated.
The alarm of fire last night was caused by
The partial burning Of the house OF i cjIorct
woman on south ST. Asaph street.
The market, this morning, was wall supplied.
aud a large number of buyers wre III atet
dance. PRICES were unchanged.
One hundred men arc now employed at tho
Algzandria Marine Railway.
A peach tree, 10 the yard of the residence Of
Capt. D. L.. Smoot. is full of buds.
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Rank Statement.
The MAPkGES.

New YORK, Jan. 29.-Stocks active and
better prices. Money loaned early at sac:
Gold Is. Flour dull aud dropping. Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 80 Cotton quiet; mid
ding l2aal25 Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat quiet but fru ami unchanged. Corn
Southern steady; Western firm and active;
Southern white 4Sa6O; do. yellow 53a59; West
ern mixed 6Os spot; Coz February; 81 March.
Oats dull and heavy, except for prime, which
are firm; Southern nominal; Western white As;
do. mixed 46a47. Rye nominally firm at S0a
SO. Hay steady aud unchanged. Provisions
firm with an upward tendency. Butter un-
changed. Coffee dull and nominal. Sugar
steady at l05al0'. Whiskey steady at Ill
alll4.
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POssOffice Hours.

Until further notice the following viii DO the
hours Tor the opening and closing of the mails
orEN1NG.
Northern mails, $40 8. IN. and 7:lo y. m.
Western mails, S:45 y. m. and 7:l5 p. m.
Southwestern, via Lynchburg and 0ordons-
vile, 1:l5 y. N.
Washington and Ohio, Round Hill to Alex
sndria, $50 p. IN.
Manassas Division, 400 p. m.
southern msils, via Richmond and Freder-
icksburg, Va, $50 q. m. and S:l5 p. m.
CLOSING
Northern and Western mails, 5:45 p. m. and
500 p. III.
south western. via Gordonsvills and Lynch
burg, 500 u. NJ. .,
Washington and Ohio, Alexandria to Round
Hill. Va, so q. m.
Manassas Division, 600 Il. m.
Southern, via Fredericksburg and Rlcnmond'
Va. 600 d. IN. and $3.50 y. NJ
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LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER pRoBABIIATIEs.-W War Depart.
mcmt Office GjtAe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
mgton, u. G., January %, lol1-lV:3o a. LII;
For the Middle State. threatening weather and
areas of rair or snow, with soutberly winds va.
lying to westerly and northwesterlv followed
by rising barometer and decidedly colder wealth
or during the night.
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AN ALEXANDRIA CONGRESSMAN.
FOreiyn News.


MADRID, Jan. 2S.-The following ibtorma
ton in regard to the operations 10 the North
has lust been received here: The Alfonsi>t
General Quesada occupied Villa Real, on the
frontiers of the provinces Of Alava and Gui.
puzcoa, an important Carlist position defended
by five battalions Of troops, with four Whit
worth guos, and some cavalry. The Royallsts
captured the artillery men, Two of their guns,
and all of their material. The Carlists also
lost heavily iu killed and wounded. The Al
fousist Geueral Maldonado simultaneously Oc.
cupied the heights of Artaban, to The cast OF
Villa Real, meeting with only slight resistance.
General Mariopes, after taking the Montga-
rarte Cordillera, occupied Zaros, from which
he threatens the C%arlist rear. The Carllsts
have suspended the bombardmcut Of San Sc
bastian and commenced withdra wing their
seige artillery. II now seems that there has
been but one republican (Ca,telar) returned to
the new Corles aud but one radical (Anglada).
The Marquis of Sardoal, extreme monarch:st,
will lead a group Of six or seven deputies. The
cnnstilutionaiists, or Sagastists, will number &c.
Very few moderados, or p~artisans of religious
unity, have been returned. The elections 10
the Senate will probably be favorable to the
Government.
COLOGNE, Jan. 29.-Thc Cologne Gazctte's
Madrid correspondent writes that By order OF
the Spanish Bishops the bodies Of all persons
dead prior to the 9th of February, 1875, who
were only civ lilly married, will be exhuned and
removed from coDsecrated ground. One de,
Of The Spiritual Court relating to a case
Of this kind has already been approved By the
Minister OF Public Worship.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

SENATE,

WASHINGTON, jap. 90, lS76.-The Senate
was not in session to-day, having adjourned
yesterday until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House Of Representatives was occupied
10 committee of the whole 10 general debate.
Gustave Schlelcber, of Texas. was followed
by Elijah Ward, ofNcw York, in long speeches
to The empty seats.
The remains Of Congressman Starkweather
were taken from his late residence here, 10 day.
and placed upon a special car on the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad, to be carried to Norwich,
Conn. The funeral will take place there on
Monday.
AN ALEXANDRIA CONGRESSMAN.
A committee OF the Patrick Henry Society
of 81. Johns Acade my, waited, to-day, upon
Hon. B. 9. Caulf Id, of H., a native Alex
audrian, and an old student of St. Johns, to
request him to deliver an address on the au
nlversary of the Association. Mr.. Caulheld
received the committee most cordially, but ex-
pressed his regret that his engagements would
not allow an acceptance of the invitation.
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STREET CLEAN1NG.-The Superintendent OF
Police is now engaged 10 cleaning up the streets
over which the procession on the 22d proxlmo
will pass. He requests that persons living
along the route (which will be found in another
column will abstain from throwing dirt or
ashes into the streets after they are cleaned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-29

Mrs. JONES, how is your health this morn.
Ing? Thauk you, madam, much improved. |
Dough, a bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
last night, and after the first dose my congh
was checked. l slept we'll, and have not
coughed once this morning.
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FUNERAL.-The funeral of Samuel Nash,
whose sudden and accidental death was men
toned yesterday, will take place tomorrow
morning. His remains will be conveyed from
the residence of Mr.. Craven, where they now
are, to Washington, via the ferry boat, at lo3
o'clnnk
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EUST I.N'D EOE.SD.

7 OST.-On Wednesday evening, on Wash
e. ingtoH street, between Qacen and Wolfe
streets, u LADY'S GOLD B2EASTPlN. The
Il: der will be rewarded by returning it to this
office. JANIS. Ri
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FOR SHLE Oh RENT

"ANTED-A purchaser for the cheap ia
w TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE. No. i#s
80 Prince street, between Royal and Pitt. Apply
on the premises, between 8 II m. and l D. m.
i'm 2b--IUA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-29

For RlcHMOND.-Sheritf Wibcrt, Of the
county, and jailor Cline. will start for Rich
uond, on Monday morning, with Isaac John
son, sentenced to ten years, and Jesse Smith,
sentenced to one year, 10 the peniteutiary,
for grand larceny. Both OF the prisoners are
colored, and were convicted at the late term
of the County Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-29

On the evening of the 18th instant, EDWARD
VALENTINE, in the Goth year of his age.
Ns- His funeral, to which the friends OF ms
family are requested to attend, will AXE place
to. morrow evening, st two O'Clock, from ms
and Prince.
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ESsEGfYyss,I.HE

VIKGINIA AGKICULrUEAL AMI Me-
y CHANICAL COLLEGE.
The next half session begins "a b February.
Or I'D students last year, nearly 100 llved IN
messes ut IN average monthly cost below 81. 80,
with tuition ind room rent free. For Catalogue
address y. l.. y. MINOR, President,
dec 29-twlm Blacksburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-29

The ACCIDENT AT THE SIIIpYARD We
were in error, yesterday, in our account OF the
accident at the ship yard, in stating that the
scaffolding fell on the injured man. The scat
fold did not fall, but the man fell from it to the
WAYS below. The current, last night, OF
the death of Charlton, Ga the way to Wash.
ington, was %incrrect, as he was so lar recovered
on the arrival of the boat in that city, as to DC
able TO walk to his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-29

IF you once wear 40 Elmwood collar, you
will not be satisfied in wearing any other.
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MARRIED..

At the Union Presbyterian Church, on the
9th instant, by Rev. DR.. Bullock, s. :. HOW
lSON to LOUISA CLAUGHTON, both OF
this CITY
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W.I.E1'S.

ygTANTED- $50 WHITE OAK LOGS,
w msrchantmbic, to measure not less than
II inches vt the smaIl end, anu 30 t. Is it. long
Also BUTT LOGS, II feet long and IA to a in.
in diameter, by tho ALEAA. MARIN + K. w
s. SHIP BUILDING CO.. ian l9-lW
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PROFESSIONAL Cards.

4 CARD.-Circumstances rendering it de-
IA sirable that | should locate in Baltimore, I
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandrin ~ DIX. D.. y EUST. He has been
for so nlany years associated with me as TO noed
40 Introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. | cordially commend HIM
to the .svor OF ny tr.oads and patients. as we'll
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for hi.n the practice with which, for so
long, l have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGkIN.
A1nvorI-;. No p,o-1n.f
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MI ARkET GARDEN FOR SALk.-I will
Ap1- sell cheap, for cash, my place, on IVY
hlhL. With the improvements, the purchaser
can have st acres or ]24, Us may be desired. r.
The house is handsomely located ON the assa
Lee sburg pike, sbouta mile from alexandra and
! from Washir gton, comman!ing u view of
Do'h cities, and fifteen miles of river. The
iUuse is new; interior yet incomplete; nine
rooms; two halls, and will contain & cellar.
Il never failing well Of most excellent water is
so arranged rs TO convey water to each floor OF
he house. On the place is an apple orchard,
containing l40 trees of choice fruit; also q cherry
orchard and some apricot trees, and II acres Of
y choice variety of strawberries.
j. DIX. MILLS.
Apply for further information 10 Doctor On.
Rust, cor. Prince and Washington sts. jal9-lw
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GTORE HOUSE FOR RENT.

have u good store house. containing two
rooms and "a cellar, neatly finished, neariy new
anG Of good SIZE. The above property is s;tasted
81 Hamilton depot, surrounded by Il rich and
fertile country, and there hss been heretofore o
considerable amount of business done st this
point. l will rent the said property on reason
able terms. Possession given the 1st day OF
April, 1876. For further particulars spply to
or address SAMUEL CROCKETT, Hamilton
L. q. Loudoun CO., Va. ian 22-1m*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-29

STRICKEN WITH ApopLEXY. Judge }. W.
Moore, a well known lawyer, was struck
with apoplexy at his Office on Louisiana ave-
nue., opposite the city hal, in Washington, yes
terday morning, and is not expected to recover.
Judge Moore wa a member Of the Congress
of the Confederate States from Kentucky, and
after the war p~racticcd law for awhile in this
city, and then removed to Washington where
he has since resided. Judge Moore has many
friends 10 Alexandria who will regret to hear
of Els serious illness.
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10. G. T.-Ata meeting Of Potomac Lodge,
No. So, |. o. q. T., held last night, the
following officers were elected
Benz. D. Stallings. Worthy Chief Templar ;
c. +. Staosbury, V. T.; Chas. Hantzmap,
Chap Thos. D. Hodgkin, Treas; II. Ramey,
T. S.; G. Fl. PickeDs, Il. s.; n. Greeuaway,
Mar; j.. T. Herbert, l. G., JAS. r. Cation, 0. &.
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DEAD.-Mr. Edward Valentine, the City
Oyster Inspector, whose serious illness was
mentioned yesterday, died last night at bis
residence on Union street. He was about 66
years of age, aud vas one of our oldest citizens.
MIR. V. had been complaining about a week
with pneumonia. but his condition was cot con-
sidered dangerous uutii yesterday.
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roy MASONIC There will be a called con-
vocation of Mt. Vernon Royal Arch Chapter,
No. IA, Monday evening, the Slst instant, at
! Sc o'clock p. m for work. a full attendance
Is requested. By order of the NJ. E. High Priest.
ian 49, 2. &. UHLER, Secretary.
ms-A meeting of the Board of Heslth will be
held At the Auditors otic next Monday night,
NJ s o'clock. 4. y. LOWELL M. ~,
ian yo-2t Health Officer.
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.S.HLSE-HE.ST

S.HLSE.H E.S.TS.
NOVELl-An exhibition OF the wonderful
" powers of memory by young ladies and u
Young man of Alexandria schools and q brief
lecture, by Prof. ARMIES, OF Washington, are to
be given on MONDAY NIGHT, January 3lst.
at PEABODY HALL, at II o'clock. Tickets
25c school pupils and youths lOc. jan 29-2t"
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MISSIONARY MEETING A missionary meet.

MISSIONARY MEETING. "A missionary meet
iug 10 the interest of the Women's Missionary
Society will be held at Christ Church to.mor
row night at 1870 o'clock. A sermon will be
preached by Rev. DR.. Watkins, Of the Church
of the Epiphauy, Washington, and Bishop
Pinkney, of the Diocese of Maryland will be
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aUgTSHT A
OF UNCLAIMED PACKAGES.

OFFICE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
January 18th. 1876.
viii be sold for charges FEBRUARY 18th
1876, by public auction, in the store room, No.
Is north Fairfax ST, about ONE HUNDRED
AND FIFTY PIECES OF UNCLAIMED
FREIGHT, consisting of Trunks, Boxes and
Packages.
Jan l3-td r. w. FALLS, Agent.
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II dec9 j. G.. IL Il. M1LBURN.
rTRESH OATMEALj just received BY
Il doc 30 j. g. s. Z. MlLBURN.
DRIME FACTORY CHEESE Just received
i by (sep l4l j. Q. 8 &.
NEW RaISINS and PRUNES Just received
~ by [nov 16l j. G.. s. E.
ERESH NUTS, assorted, 5 lbs for pi, al
u dec 6 MeBURNEY SONS.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST TEAS are
sold hv [dec II RAMSAY.
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w. "a .s,sHEH.yO:6,

r AIDES and MISSES BALMOEAL
A. SKIRTS, Breakfast Shawls and Knit sch
cts at FERGUSON 81 BROS,
sep % 90 King street.
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THEAP PLAID5 AND OTHER DRESS
~ GO0DS-Wc have marked these goods
down, some far below cost, thinking il better 10
sell a: = loss now than to carry them over to
another season. a great chance for bargains
Come and see them before they are all picked
over. jan III ID. +. WIN Elk %.
, 1876-07-29
ALLEGED INCEST.

hptt|d5 Uf9p1sca 10 1Ho 1fo4HE.
NEW YORK., July :.sS.-Fredcrick Echol1,
German tailor, Is years Of agc, lirIng In New
town, L. l., WAS brought before susticc Vande-
yer, Of TINT pluce. tllls morning Oh Il charge
Of rayishing Ills daughter Louisa, who Is Is
yclrs old. The girl made the complaint, and
suited that the crime was committed July ~.
Echold's wifo accused her husband Of incest.
William A. slocunl aud Daniel l.. Norton ap-
pcnred a. his counsel, mud, wavtnE examination,
hc was committed 10 tho County jail to await
the action Of tho Grand Jury. Justice Tan1e-
yer WIS understood ut first to say that he would
hold tho prisoner to bail III 50 600, butaftcrward
llo said no bnil would 10 received. Echoldts
counsel will Immediately mako application to
County Judge Armstrong, Of JaIna!ca, for Tic
admission Of the prisoner to bail. They Insist
that the chArgo Ia the result OF q conspiracy
against their client, and sfatc t1Iat tAC charge
against Echoll was "rigLnally 1nado by man III
his employ named Rctners. The complaint ~!ls
tns4lc out beforc Justice Vandeycr, but. fur
eotuo reason, 1t was not served, but was torn
m in tlc presence Of the Justice, and new ones
by tic mother and daughter were pre-
parnl in place Ut 1t. COUNSEL claim to he
nl,le to show criminal collusfon between
Kcllcrs and 3clloll's wife, and tint thc object Is
to get Ecl.old out Of tho why. An officer con-
yeyctl Echold to tho County Jnil Immediately
nfter the proceedings hcfurc the Justice. Erholl
Is man Of small stature, ,unprcposscssing III ap-
pcasuncc, mud has a vicious look abnnt The
eyvs, 1t In stated tint this Ia nut the first
oflenso Of this Kind with which he hns been
charged.