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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21
EOR THE HOLIDAYS.

THRISTMAS Is COMINGi-New, Besuti-
~ full, Rare and Unique Goods for the Holt
days now opening at
The assortment embraces beautiful articles in
Russia and Vienna Leather, Pearl, Shell, Glass
and Papier Machs, Writing Desks from soc to
$50 each; Work Boxes, in ine Leather and In
laid Wood; Odor Cases, Cut Glass, in Russia
Leather Cases Portemorlsios, in kussis, sea-
| Fine Gold Pens, in Pear! Casca and Gold
Mounted Rubber Cases Ii 9cea! variety OF
| Glass and Bronze Inkatands Glove and Hand
kerchief Boxes, of Silk, Leather and Fine LAG,
quer Work; Beautiful Chromos, in Splendid
Gilt Frames; Japanese Cabinets and WorK
Boxes, very handsome: Japanese Trays, All
sizes, of the fines. Lacquer Work Vases; Bo-
uuet Holders, very beautiful; Wostenholm
Knives Backgammon and Chose, and q thous-
and other beautiful articles suitable Tor holiday
presents.
In the BOOK DEPARTMENT. l have a very
choice collection of Juvonile Books, American
and English STANDARD Poets, History, Biog-
apply, Prayer Books and Bibles OF all sizes and
prices.
A great variety Of Games for tho little folks
md many other things too numerous TO montion:
Now styles Papeterlc3 of the finest Paper and
Envelopes, in beautiful boxes; Stereoscopes
and Views Prang's celebrated Panel Chromos
and Christmas and New Year Cards; Dressing
Cases, very handsome, oil sizes.
III Y aoSU ISllCHS " SSONH ~ ~ -D'
prices is not equsled in the State, and a.cordia!
invitation is extended 10 call and examine said
stock. [dec III GEO. 4. FRENCH.
nRIED CHERRIES, Peeled and Unpee!oI
~ Peaches and Dried Apples for sale by
dec IL J. Z. " E. MILBUHN.
DAISINS-Lsyers, London Layer. and
iec5 '' Il, 3. lawson u co.
| SCOTCu WHISKEY, French Brandy aud
doc L. b: LAWSON & co.
NUTS of ell kinds just received by,
~ does &. WM. RAMSAY.
| NEW FIGS, in bxsko:s, boxes and bags, just
does Il. VIM. RAMSAY.
TXTRA FINE MALAGA GRAPES at
II does kAMSAYS.
| CWEET CIDER and Champagne Cider just
dec K. b LAWSON & CO..
DRIME FACTORY CHEESE for sale by
/ dec K. B. LAWSON & CO..
JAMAICA SPIRITS, Santa Cruz and New
y England Rum for sale by
dec K. 3. LA VISION w.
DAI5INS of sill grades al very low prices al
II dec KAhSAY's.
| NEW CITKON and Messina Lenona just
~ received by
dec g. WIN. RAMSAY.
A TMORE'S and FISHERS h1NCE
II MEAT just received by
nov Is &c. O. ~.
GENUINE SCUPpERNONG WINE AT
oct II 1p' GEO. McBURNEI u SON.
NEW COOKING PRUNES.
Ono ~hogshesd of
PRIME QUALITY
just received by ,vc,
dec 6 u. Wh. hAhiohi:
~uRISTMAS GOODS.
Mrs. S. K. SNYDER
Has on exhibition the most beautiful and COM
plete assortment OF
over offered for sale in this city, ard extends q
cordial invitation TO ALL to call At No. u south
Fairfax street, and examine them before gong
10 the dollar stores and the auctions dec6-2~
OURRANTS, CITRON, Prunes and Figs
~ for sale by ~,
dec!o g. d. LA H0oN oN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

New YoaK, Dec. 2l.-Thc legal term oil
tic Court OF Commissioners of Alabama claims
will expire by limitation on the 3lst inst, and
its awards will be ready for publication to.
morrow. OF the gross sum OF Sl5, 5OO .OOO
awarded to the United States, about one halt
will remain after payment OF all judgments,
and as the premium on gold in which awards
was paid and accumulated interest have more
than covered the expenses OF the court, nearly
So, DOC, 900 will remain to be disposed of by
{lnnUrnSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21
ROupIl Weather.

New YORK, Dec. 2l.-The steamship Rhein
Which arrived at this port after o voyage OF
fifteen days, from Southampton, encountered
most continuous bad weather Of which officers
bad any experience. December s, one of the
passengers was tossed clean over the breakfast
table from one side OF the saloon to the other
but fortunately WIS not injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dc. 2l.-Mr. cronin, the
democratic clector from Oregon, has arrived 10
the city, and is quite a Lion.
Ger. George Is. McClelland was on the floor
of the lilrse to-day.
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Effect of Racing.

New York, Dee. 21.-The tug j. G. Nea.
6e, which exploded Yesterday, was racing with
another tug to reach au incoming bark 10 the
hope Of securing q tow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

Distress after eating, one Of the most un-
pleasant results Of Indigestion, will no longer
be ex experienced if a table spoonful of Simmons
Liver Regulator is taken after each meal. This
will prevent the distress referred to; and by
persovcring in the use oil this remedy for a few
weeks a permanent cure will be effected, and
pain will no longer be the penalty Of eating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

w. Z. Clarke, esq, 800 Walnut street, Phila.
delphia, Pa, writes: II have used DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and found it the best remedy l
ever tried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

Stranger, pause as you pass by,
AS you arc now SO oUc, was l,
AS | am now 80 you must be,
If you neglect to use Wells Eureke.
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o O d s.

III
ENGLISH, FRENCH, WESTIsDIA. MED-
ITERRANEAN AND AM ERlCAN
GOODS FOR THE HOL-
IDAY TRADE.
Malaga Grapes, Rsisins, London layer, loose
Mnscstel. Valencia layers, in half, whole and
Quarter boxes, Mat and Sultana seedless, layer
Figs in 9 Id, 4 Id and 10 ID boxes, Figs IN fancy
baskets, Apple, Peach, Pear and Plum Butter,
finest Leghorn Citron, Lemon Peel, Zante Cur
rants, Almonds, Pecsns, English Wslnptsi FL,
berts and Palm Nuts, Genuine English Plum
Pudding, the most delicious article ever offered
TO the family trade Preserved CsntOG Ginger in
an ;, ! ! h ntos EngIish and American Pickles,
Sardines, Queen Olives, fine Fronch and Italian
Oil, Italian Oil. Italian and Swiss Maecsroni;
Pineapple, Edam and Sspssgo Chesso, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables the best brand. Havana,
Oranges and Malaga Lemons. We are sell sslll ny
tend purchasing to buy at once and not run the
risk of the present advancing tendency OF the
market. GEO. McBURNEY SON,
Fine Grocers. No. l66 & l1o Klng st.
dec Aim Alexsndris, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

We passed Il man with diseased teeth and
guns. He stopped us 10 tragic style with the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

FIGHT.-A fight occurred ou King street
near Henry, last night, between a m''kman ana
a grocer, in which the former came OF seeona
best. The dispute was caused by some au'mad-
versions on the quality Of the milk vendor :
fluid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

The cheapest dry goods in Washington, Var,
ter's 7OT Market Space. Seal Brown, Navy
Blue, all wool, cashmere 50. Widest ana
finest double width Black Cashmere %.
Blankets very cheap.
decT-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

WAYLAID. Thomas Connitf, alias Mehatfey,
nd John Paine we're before the Mayor this
,,or,,ing on the charge of having assaulted and
robbed I. H. Darne, ..on the public streets. 1t
annoared. "a evidence, that Darne. who Is u
Wp,sh;ne,oniaf, had been followed about the
streets hv the accused, aud, that while 90 his
s way to IL the dc depot to take the through train for
Washington, about moe O'clock last night'
thew overlook him on Cameron street,
above Henry, wheu Paine struck him on
The head aud Knocked him senseless, ana
that, when he recovered CONSCIOUSNESS,
he had been robbed Of about twelve dollars
which had been in his vest pocket. Ohcer
Phillips further swore that about Oh ie G oioee
Ire saw the accused running up Cameron street
aud heard one OF them say to the other LOU
hit him, and III go through him., Oncert =.
iyles testified to having seem the prisoners
going rapidly up King street. u short distance
above the scene of the assault. . little alter
nine o'clock, last night. The accused were ar
rested at the house kept by Frances Schmidt
On the corner of King and West streets.
After hearing the evidence, the Mayor con NIT
ted both of the accused to Jail, Tor their appear
unce at the January term OF the Corporation
Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

The WEATHER. The weather was clear
and cold until about ten o'clock this morning,
whepsnow began to fall quito thickly, continuing
for about an hour, after which the SUI c1uie
out brightly. The walking, as Oh yesterday,
has been very difficult, on account oil the 'rozen
spow aud ice. This mornings fall ofsnow was
however, a decided Improvements regards tue
walking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

orally cloudy weather. and light snow, with
easterly to southerly winds, falling barometer
and stationary or slight rise iu temperature.
TIE lcE.-The ice on the river, canal and
ponds, still remains immovable and there is no
prospect of it's speedy disappearance. The only
vessel which has disturbed it 10 the harbor
today is the New York steamship John
Gibson, which started up to Georgetown this
morning. AS she had not returned at noon, 1t
is presumed that she succeededin getting there.
The steamer Lady ef the Lake from Norfolk,
although expected, had not arrived at noon.
The schooner Lizzie A. Sawyer from Trinidad
for Washington was toWed up to this city, yes
terday and lies at the old Columbla's wharf.
The canal Of course Is thoroughly D!ockeo
with ice, as much as ten or twelve l0ches
.hick at Cumbcland and other points along the
line. The steamer Theodore Weems, Captain
Harper, which left this port at noon, on Mon
day, arrived at Baltimore, yesterday morElpg.
Captain Harper reports having encountered
heavy and solid ice for fifty miles down
the river from this city. The Weems Will
leave Baltimore again on Friday morning
but will not come higher up the river than
Farwell's wharf. The trip is made tor the ac-
eommodation Of country merchants who have
been caught Ia Baltimore with their Christmas
goods. The steamer John w. Thompson, OF
The Cone River Line, will make i trip down to-
morrow to carry the goods purchased at this
end Of the route. 4 very heavy freight awaits
her 1T this city.
At a late hour this evening the Lady OF the
Lake not hayiog arrived, aud the ice still re.
manning very solid, doubts were expressed as
to the sailing Of the John W. Thompson to-
MORROW moroing. Her agents, however, are
uot reformed Of any change IN former arrange
ments. The tug Comet cam down from
Washington this evening, having two oyster
}oats in foyp j
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

FIRE IN MARYLAND.-There was u hrs at
the house on the top of the hill 10 Maryland
opposite this city last night about eleven O'Clock,
lasting Tor about an hour. As all commun'ca.
ton is cut off by the ice embargo, the amount
ofiamagc could not be ascertalned, although,
as viewed through a glass, the house seems
considerably damaged. 1t WAS occupied by a
Mr.. LYONS, of Washington.
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O TIE HOLIDAYS,
OIt IIIL :.
CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, TOYS, &c.
M ROSS A PIT


ToNFECTIoNERY, FRUITS, TOYS, &C.
M. BOSSART.
No. q south Fairfax street,
Has on hand . full supply Of CHRISTMAS
GOODS Of all kinds, such as Candies, French
and Plain. Nuts Of oil kinds, Raisinz, Havana
Oranges, Lemons, Malaga Grapes, California
Pears, AlbemA.l e Pippins, &c. Also CAKES,
ing, and may be had fresh every day.
Rockets, Roman Candles and Fire Crackers,
from the smallest TO tho largest sizs, and every
description Of Fire Works at low prices.
dec l9-5t
III HOLIDAY GOODS!
We have opened 3 choice line Of
FANCY GOODS AND TOYS,
suitable for tho holiday trade. consisting in
part Of
China Vases and Ornaments
China Cups and Saucars.
Children's Tea Sets.
Children's Kitchen Sets.
Wall Pockets, Brackets, Book Shelves, Dolls
and Doll Heads, Doll Carriages, Hobby Horses,
Drums, 8 choice selection of fine Chromos and
a large variety of other articles at
FERGUSON & BROS,
dec 10 96 King street.
GPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Pure Linen Hemstitched handkerchief, with
embroinered initials, st 12Ac,
Pure Linen Hemstitched HandkerchieIs, with
colored Fancy Borders, at 25c.
Embroidered Sells of Collars and Cuts. in
fancy boxes.
Children's Collsrettos, Lace handkerchief,
PRETZFELDER & CO..
dec ~ 144 King street.
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LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
mcnt, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
,notoa, d. g.. Deer. 81, lS76-l0:3O a. NJ
For New England and the Middle States gen.
orally cloudy weather. and light snow, with
%easterly to southerly winds, falling barometer
and stationary CT slight rise 10 temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21
4 CLAIM CASE

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Withcrs pre-.
septed additional papers in the case Of John
Y. Worthingtoa's cIaiu for wood furnished
the United States, which had been referred 10
tie Committee Gu Claiuls, and the papers were
sent to the same committee.
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Governor Of Virginia.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-Advices received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21
1919 H0LIDAY 1876
No. q south Fairfax st,

LOU GOODSl LOU
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
DOLLSl DOLLSl from l ct to So.
The undersigned has Just returned from the
North with a full limo Of Holiday Goods, con-
sisting Of: Wax and China Dolls, Doll Heads,
Bodies, SC, Rocking Horses, Sleighs, Wagons,
Toys Of all kinds, Decorations for Christmas
Trees, Pocket Books, Motto Frames, Toilet
Sets, Vases, Cups and Saucers, Card Baskets
and Cases, Scrap Books, Bohemian Ware in
new and beautiful designs. Psrlor Croquot Sets,
Toy Bureaus, Trunks and Work Boxes. His
stock of the abovo goods has been carefully SCI
lected, and will BIO sold at the lowest cash prices.
dec Il G. G. BERRY, Y King st.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS-I have just added
IL largely to my stock Of Fancy Goods many
articles suitable for Holiday Presents. Scaris
of all kinds, JewelrY, Linen Handkerchiefs III
boxes, Collars, Cuffs, Sc, Porfumory and Toilet
Articles, Silk handkerchief and Crayats. Kid
and Castor Gloves. Special attention is called
to my stock of Kid Gloves. rs it Is undoubtedly
the largest and best assortment ever offered IN
this city. Also Sleeve Buttons, Scarf Pins.
Necklaces, Chains, Charms and Studs. Travel
ing Sstchels, &c. My stock is varied, and can.
not be enumerated in an advertisement The
public are invited to call and examine.
doc IA G. G. BERRY, II King ST.
THRISTMAS GOODSl
" CHRISTMAS GOODSl
RAISINS-Loudon and other Layer RaiSina,
IN whole, half and quarter boxes, Currant5, CIT
ron, Grain and Ground Spices, received by
dec ii DAV Y s. HARMON.
A PPLE BUTTER, in large and small tube,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-03-29
DOM ESTIC.

Fourteen charred bodies have been recov-
cred from the ruins OF the almsh ouSe at Nor
wich, Conn, which was recently destroyed
by fire.
The centennial anniversary OF the evacua.
ton of Boston by the British troops was duly
celebrated in that city on the 18th. Business
was generally suspended.
Il was stated In Washington on the
Goth that the Treasury Department would
receive during the week, from San Francisco,
fourteen tons Of silver coin TO prepare for the
circulation of silver. This will amount TO
$4,000. The amount OF silver In the vaults
Of the Treasury was less than $50, 600. Orders
were received at the Department on that day
for sl20, 900 fractional currency. The amount
Of frae tional currency still in the vaults was
100000, though none had been printed
since the idle of last month. Since that
time the acquisitions upon the Treasury from
banks and other offices Tor fractional currency
had amounted to sS,000,0o0.
A fire In Charleston, C., on the Goth, de.
s,royed all the buildings on both sides of
King street from Columbus TO Line streett,
and extended up the King street road for
three quarters OF mile, the houses, fences
and farm buildings along the road being
burned. Hundreds OF persons were rendered
homeless 10y the fire, which inflicted pecun-
larry loss of over s2oo,elo. Insurance ss5,.
Geo
A severe snow-storm extended over large
portion OF the South on the 10th. Coed
sleighipg was reported at Memphis, the snow
being ten inches deep Weather unusually
cold for the season.
Severe storms Of wind, rain and snow pre-
vailed in many sections of the East on the
night OF the Goth and morning of the 2lst.
Much damage MAS done ~ property ON the
coast, and several lives were lost Fifteen
Inches Of snow fell IN some parts of Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont, The damage
10 shipping was very great.
The National Council of the Order Of SOY.
ereigus Of Industry met at Cleveland, ON the
2lst eleven States being represented. The
official reports show the order 90 be In a
aourishing condition.
An explosion OF 400 pounds OF Jupiter
powder occurred In powder mill in Wash.
lngtouyille In the northern section Of New
York city, on the 22d and four men were
literally blown 70 pieces, hardly enough OF
their remains being collected on which to
hold 40 Inquest six or seven other persons
were severely injured, The mill was blown
70 pieces, aud buildings in its immediate
vicinity were considerably shattered The
sound Of the explosion was heard for miles
around The explosion Is thought 10 have
resulted from too great 8 friction in rubbing
together solid and aujd componcuts.
Ii Is reported from Fort Laramie that
several persons ca ~osts FOR the Black Hills
wandered OF during recent severe storms, got
los; and persisted
News was brought to Fort Laramie, Wy,
T., ON The night Of the 2ist, by party from
Custer City, OF q dgh; between miners and
Indians GA Deadwood Greek, sixty miles
north Of Custer The miners attacked The
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-03-29
POLITICAL.

A call has been issued for Gree back
State Convention TO be held AT Columbus,
Ohio, on the 9TH of April.
The Ohio Democratic State Convention
has been called to meet at Cincinnati ON the
nth of May.
The Massachusetts, Republican State Con-
vention has been called to meet In Boston on
the 2Sth OF April.
Returns from all the towns In New hamp-
shire but two give Cheney (Rep) plurality
over Marcy (Dem.) for Governor, of $685., and
majority of 1918 In the Legislature the
Republicans will have majority of thirty
our ON Joint ballot.
In the South Carolina State Senate, onsthe
2lst, Montgomery doses, Judge Of the
Seventh Circuit, was found guilty of high
crimes and misdemeanors, and formally dis
missed.
The New York Republican State Conveu-
ton me, at Syracuse on the ed, and selected
delegates To the National Convention. Reso.
buttons were adopted commendatory of the
present National Administration; advocating
retrenchment and reform, and the unsparing
pursuit, exposure and punishment of public
frauds and official dishonesty; fayoring
sound currency OF coin, or paper eonverti-
blc into coin; and presenting 10 the National
Convention the name OF Roscoe Conkliug as
the choice Of the New York Republicans for
President Of the United States,
= The Democratic State Convention Of Penn
sylvauia was held AZ Lancaster on the 23d.
Delegates 70 the National Convention were
elected and 3 platform was adopted deelar-
ing that recent eNr J>ures Of fraud and cor.
ruptiou cali for thorough and searching
investigation into the conduct and condition
Of every branch Of the public service, favor
ing general amnesty; declaring that Il Is
impossible for The Government to comply with
the law for the resumption of specie
payment on the ist OF January, 1872,
and shat gold and silver are the
only true basis for The currency Of The Re
public, and that Congress should take such
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-03-29
The Payne Finance Bill.

The Payne bill, as adopted by the re-
cent caucus OF the Democratic members
OF Congress, is as follows:
A BILL to provide for the gradual resumption of
specie payments.
BE IL enacted 6y the SsRdte and House Of Rep
reseHtatires Of the United States OF america a.
Congress assembled, That IL shall DC the duty OF
the secretary OF the Treasury duupg each and
every year, from and after July |, 1876, and until
the legal-tender notes of the United States shall
be appreciated to par value with gold and shall
be convertible into coin, to cause to be set aside
aud retained ia coin an amount equal 10 three per
cent. of such legal tender notes outstanding, ana
from the date Of such conNertihility Aforesaid,
the amount OF coin set aside and retained
aforesaid shall be held as resumption fund in
respect 10 said lega-tender notes and shall Al no
time DC less than thirty per cent, of such out
standing legaitender notes; provided, however,
that the coin SO set aside and retained a. above
provided shall be counted rs part of the sinking
fund for the purchase or payment of the pubic
Statutes.
sgc, 2 That II shall be the duty OF each Ma
tionai Banking association during each and every
year from and alter July /, 1876 and until the nun
and complete resumption 81 the payment in
specie OF It's circulating notes, TO set aside and
retain from the coin receivable A. interesr on the
bonds deposited with the Treasury OF the United
States as security for it, circulation amount
equal 20 three per cent. OF its circulating notes.
issued To such association and uot surrendered,
and from the date OF rs resumption of specie
payments a. Aforesaid the amount Of coin tn be
held and maintained as resumption fund shall
At time bt less than thirty per cent of its out
standing circulation: provided, however. that the
coin by tins section directed 10 be set aside and
retained shall DC counted as part OF the lawful
money reserve which sAiG associations are by eN-
istug laws required ~ maintain.
SIG 8, That so much OF Sec Of an act entitled
' An act to provide Tor the resumption OF specie
payments" approved Jan. II, ISIS, a. requires
the Secretary Of the Treasury to redeem legal
tender notes 10 the amount of eighty per cent
al. ~ - ~ e..
banking association increasing its capital or cir
CulatI0u, or 90 any association newly orZaui Ped
or provided Ia said section, sud also A. mucA NJ
said Sec 81 relates Ia or provides Tor the Ia
dVmppon IN coin uf the United States legal tend r
notes and after Jan !, iS19, and all other pro
visions IF law Inconsistent with this ac;. are
hereby appealed.
EApNEp in S4rfa Clara I,uu,v Cali
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-03-29

steps for the resumption Of specie payments
as will most sufely and speedily reach that
result without destroying the business In
! terests Of the Itope.
The Wisconsin State Prohibition Conven-
ton met at Oshkosh, on the 2lst, and APP
pointed deiegafs TO the National Convention
TO be held at Cleveland.
The name oftWiiam B. Beach, lawyer
OF Providence, has been placed on the Rhode
Island Democratic ticket for Governor, in
place of Gen. Cooke who declined the nomi-
nation.
The Rhode Island Republican State Con-
yenton met at Providence on the 23d, and
renominated the present State officers, head
ed by Henry L. Eppit for Governor. Dele
gates to the Republican National Convention
at Cincinnati we're also selected.
The Governor of California has approved
bill passed by the Legislature, providing
for the punishment of wife-beaters by public
whipping.