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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10
ADVI1hcllSEHS
EIcWS of the Day.

MIR. p. p PcudIeton, president ofthe Valley
RsiIrnad end late president OF the second
branch G! the Baltimore Ci.y Council, died very
suddenly yesterday mornIng. He went to bed
10 his usual health, except slight pain 10 his
shoulder About half pas: four o'clock he
awoke with severe pains 10 the stomach. Ills
wife, who was at his side, arose and gave him a
teaspoonfu of brandy, aud afterwards be took
some carbonate of soda. \ few minutes after
his wife noticed that his eyes were strangely at
fected, and by the time she could arise he threw
back his head and died. He was native Of
Winchester, Va.
The schooner Joshua Grindle, from St. Jago
arrived iu New York on Saturday. Her cap
taIu, W. A. Ereathy, and Lincoln Merrill are the
oDiy persons remairi0g Of the original crew, al
the others having died with yellow fever. Tho
mate and one seaman died while in port, and
three oIhers died one by one and were burieC
at sea. leaving only the two above mentloneC
to handle the vessel. o. the 10th ult. TIT
big Romaoce, Capt. Craig, from Navassa fol-
Baltimore, was spoken, and four col0rcd meI
vi her Grew volunteered to embark on the in
icc'cd vessel and assist in taking her loto port
A fire occurred 10 Louisville on Saturday
| night. desroyi1g the Wbiskcy slorehouSc .
Cochran Il Fulton, containing 4, 100 barrels O
whi>kry The upper portion OF the stores I'D
j,inius we're burncd but the flames were al
resrcd before extending to the lover stories
The Calf House, opposite, was 10 some danger
the whiSkey from the storchouse running doWt
the suters and intn the saver, blazing furious
~. Jefferson Brothers, four dealers; Davis 4
laden, whiskey storohousc, and II. W. Bar
rctt wool warehouse also suffered.
Last Saturday night as I. a. Sccy, the chic
clerk of the Patent Office, was passing aIouI
Massachusetts avenue, only short distance
preached from behind by "a highwaymau, wh(
Hooked him down and robbed hun ct a golC
wascn, his pocket book and other valuables
y fire occurred at Louisville, caused by Hen
ny Croomcs, colored, throwing a coal ti! lam r
at his mistress. She was iu bed with their
child. IL saved the child, but the woman
pei she'd in the flames, which destroyed the
house and sevcrs! others.
In Philadelphia, last even ug, Miss Pauline
Streichcr Of Birmingham Pa, 10 her sixteenth
year, was Instantly killed by the discharge Of 6
pistol 10 the hsndS Of Henry Russell, aged 10
VINO at the time was takiog out the cartridges
Thy country residence of Mr.. +, L. BArreda
formerly Consul for Peru at Baltimore, 90 thu
patuxenI river, nearly opposite Solomon's Is
land. in Chcsapeak, Bay, WAS robbcd last week
Of $40, 600 worth O.! VaIuabcs.
Charles Mulrich shot his wife at the hous
of Squire Buros, 10 Randolph couoty. Lii Dols
GU Saturday, aud then blew cut his own brains
Tx Gov. Pluchback has resigned the con
| test as United States Senator from Louisiana
Ger. Bcuiauia Huger died in Charleston
| lat Friday night.
a baby show will commence 10 Baltimore TO
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

We have received FROM the publishers, Lee
g. SHEPPARD Boston THAT Wife of Nine,
just as good as its companion, That Husband
of Mine, aud by the same author; His Own
Master. BY j. I. Trowb!idge, lively, humorous
and withal full Of good instruction.; and Just
His Luck, an attractive and interesting book for
boys, full Of adventure, bu: pointing an excel.
lent moral. The publishers tf these books
have issued their illustrated catalogue for the
holidays, containing a rich and varied list Of
publications from which the most diverse tastes
can mako satisfactory selections
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10
Miscellaneous Foreign News.

Semi. official papers deny that tho three I'm
perlal powers have recently been couferrlDg
together in relation to terms of pouoe.
The Car has given notice of bis Intention to
return to St. Petersburg between December
2Si and January.
1t is reported that Prince Bismarck has re-
newed bis rtquest to be relieved of Office. The
postponemeut of Prize, Bismarck return to
Berlin has caused many surmises. Some al.
lege that fresh disagreemeDts have risen be.
tween him and the Emperor relative to the
home policy.
A Rome dispatch reports that within the
past few days all Italian poiticil and military
authorities have received instructions calculated
to insure the free and undisturbed meetings of
the ConclaVe.
A correspondent at Rome telegraphs that
although newspaper reports CONCERNING the
Pope's health are more favorable. private ad.
viess indicate that his condition is growing
worse. He lies helpless, and, although bis
mind is clear, he eudures great suffering, from
which he is expecting aud even hoping fJr
speedy release.
Advces from Cape Town Of November 20
state that the Government is granting lands in
the Galera county to Europeans. and the vol
unteers ore disbandiDg and returning 10 their
homes.
A special from Calcutta says that small
frontier war is threatened on the northeast. 1t
has been decided to send 40 expedition to
punish the Nsz, tribe for making raids.
ind I'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10
My Welsh.

LIVERPOOL, Pc lO-Mr John Welsh, the
newly appointed U. s. Minister to Great Britain.
who is passenger on the steamer Adr;atic''
W aieh passed Roche's Point this morning, and
is due h. re tomorrow morning has consented
TO r. man mere "a urs. The dock board ten
der ~l.l take Gu. Mr. Fairchild, tbs U. S Con-
SUI mere ana Others to meet him at 10 O. tlock in
IN morning The government has ordered g
sslIte to be tied from The port Tho MAYOR
W! ecevo and welcome the new minister on
I ne - ding stage and subsequ-nrlo entertain
hm at luncheon in the town hall While there
the Cham Der of Commerce will present an sd.
dress Of wsicom to Mr., Welsh,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

The members Of The Virginia Legislature
may have ebjoyed their sport" last Saturday
night, but they certainly could not have real
lied the fact that they we're makiog foot ball
of the credit oil the Stste, uGd itjutiug the rep
utation of the people they represebt. 1t read
justucut be the sioc qua non Of prolonged
State existence, let it al lea.t be accomplished
dccsnly and Ia order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10
The City OfRerlin.

QUEENsTowN Dec. 1913 p. m.-The Inmsn
line steamship City of Berlin, from New York
November "a, for Liverpool, has just passed
here on her way to the latter port Ali well.
On the Goth of November, waen two days from
made little or no way under ga owing to east.
erly gales. On Saturday night she spoke tn,
steamer City of New York, of the same line
from New York November %, for Liverpool
and was by her taken in tow yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

The first plumber OF the Washington Mdec
and Georgetown Courier made lis Appearance
yesterday Mr. j. D. McGill, editor OF the late
Georgetown Courier. is the editor Of the new
weekly, aud sends out very readable paper.
The Sunday Bulletin. published 10 this city
by MIR. D. w. Whiting, made its first appear.
auce yesterday. 1t is a neatly printed weekly.
full of Interesting matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

Col. Mosby is preparing paper for the
Philadelphia Times, for the especial purpose
of correcting, what he believes to be erroneous,
the impression that one Of the causes Of the
Confederate defeat at Gettysburg Was th: ab
seuce of the Confederate cavalry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

Probabilities point more ADD more, as Pfesl'
dent Hayes term is proceeding uninterrupted
ly on its course, to General Grant as the radical
nominee for the succession. Every act Of the pres.
ent Congress that may result disastrousIy to the
interests of The country, whether the democrats
be solely responsible for il or not, will strengthen
this probably aud, that there may be some
| such acts, the radical support certain demo
cratic measures receive, occasions loretodiugs
by no means unwaIrantable. Theu, too, not.
withdrawing the depials to the CONTRARY,
C&sarism was not killed when hlr. Hayes was
nominated. There are thousands Of people all
over the country who are tired of this form OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES who are rich aud want to
secure their possessions. aad think that end can
be accomplished by military eovernment, aCd
some who arc poor, whose condition may be
improved, but cannot be injured by any change
and both will favor third term to General
Grant, as a means Of effeciiog that change.
With such lookout, the true lovers of the
country should BE- 90 their guard, and demo.
cratic legislators, State aud National, be careful
to do nothing that will tend 10 still further low
er free Institutions in public estimation. They
are iow enough DOW in conscience auy further
reduction wonld hrng them to the condition of
oh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

James Gardner aud jacob Grove, Indicted
for the murder of Rev. j. NJ. Friday, at Har-
per's Ferry, W. Va, on the 5Ist of May lat,
have been acquitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

LEGIsLATlyE.--Int the State Senate, 90 Sat
urday, Messrs. Quesepbcr,y and johnson were
excused frcm serving upon countries the
former from the Committee Gu Roads aud lu
tcrnal Navigation, aud the latter from the Com
mittee on Courts of Justice. The Chair stated
that he did the best he could 10 the appoiut
meut of the committees, aud had the approval
Of his own conscience, and therefore would not
have any feeling at the acton OF 'odlVioua'
Senators. A committee on re apportlonment
was appointed, and lumber OF un'mportaot
bills and resolutions presented a1i referred.
MIR. Brooke, of Fauquier, Introduced prsannie
and resolution scornicg the reputation OF the
public debt, but providing for the appootmect
of joint committee to eouter With the bond
holders and make fair and eqlitable rcadiust.
ment Of the public debt. The resolution, pro
posing q reduction Of 90 per ceot. in the sala-
ries of all officers ia the State, including men,
bers of the Legislature, was debated, but laid
over till to-day. Mr.. Brooke's resolution for
the appointment Of a joiot committee % rcsl'
sion of the criminal laws, 10 consist Ct live on
the part of the Senate and nine Oh the part CT
the House. was agreed to.
To the House of Delegates, resolution Was
adopted for the appointment of q ioint commit
tee, to whom all propositions for amendments
to the Constitution and such measures as arc
referred to 10 the Governors message be re
ferrcd. A committee on the part Of the House
on reapportionmeut Was appointed. MIR. Nush'
bach, of Alexandria, introduced a bill to amend
tho act Of March 81. 1876, stss. acts 1875 76,
page lCS. The bill 10 relation to The use of
couvicts 10 The repair of the James River and
Kanawha canal was discussed and advanced to
second reading. The time for the use OF The
conyicts was limited to December /, 1872
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-10

The barn Of Peter r. Ackcrman, ga InI
HackcDsack river, in New Jarsey, was buF0'I
yesterday, with the stallion Hyper on, hro,I
mare, six other valuable horses and olc pIo1u
ed bull The loss is heavy, Hyperion aIote DC
ing valued at SIC, 900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17

of the peculiar class of whites on whom he
levels bis shafts of wit, and they are now
threatening to take their names off his bond.
He, however, claims that his reflections on
Washington we're humorous, and that he said
more in praise than disparagement of the
people.
Whittemore Under Fire.
- Whittemore, the carpet-bagger Senator
from Darlington county, has been the subject
of the Investigators scalpel for several days
past, with results damaging even to his al
ready soiled reputation. 1t seems that an
appropriation was made by the Legislature
some years ago to purchase paintings of Lin.
coin and Sumner for the General Assembly.
Whittemore was chairman of the committee
appointed to procure the paintings, and, un-
fortunately for the State, had the handling Of
the funds. As the paintings have never been
furnished, this matter, with others pertaining
to the Senator's official career, has been the
subject of investigation. On being examined
by the Committee, Whittemore testified that
he had ordered paintings to be executed by
one Matthews, of New York, for $4,000, and
produced receipts from Matthews showing
that be had paid him 81 400. He further al
legged that the paintings were not yet compile
ted, but could be in a short time. Cardozo
being examined on the same subject, said that
Whittemore had drawn SO, 500 from the State
treasury to pay for the paintings. White
more was recalled to explain where the bal
ance had gone to, and replied that he had de-
posted the balance, s2,lOO, with his private
funds in Solomon's bank, and that it had been
lost He produced no receipts to show that
he had put the money in the bank, or vouch'
ers to show that he had acted in fiduciary
capacity, but only his unsupported, unworthy
assertion to that effect. This statement was
so thin that it produced u broad grin from
the whole committee, and at subsequent
meeting of the committee, Whittemore failed
to appear.
This, with the exposure Of other transac.
tions of the Senator, caused him to ask for an
indefinite leave of absence, last Saturday, ION
account Of serious illness in his family" in
Massachusetts. The leave was granted, and
it is highly probable that there will soon be
vacancy in the Senate by the total absence of
the member from Darlington.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
THE JENKINS MONUMENT.

We believe the proposition to erect suita-
BILE monument to perpetuate the deeds and
memory of the lamented General Jenkins,
will meet with hearty response throughout
the State-especially from the surviving SOL
diers whom he cheered in the hour of battle.
On this subject, Zone of the Jaspers," writes
us from McConnellsvile, in this county, as
follows:
I was rejoiced to see in recent issue of the
ENQUIRER, proposition to erect monument to
the memory of the brave General jenkins. lam
confident that the people of York will heartily
endorse the proposition, and write this note to
urge you to continue pressing the scheme
through your ooiun1rrr5u HtsU 10 say rnat my
ONE OF THE "JAsPERs," P. s. s.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
TRADE AT ROCK HILL.

The Rock Hill Herald of last week, says:
"Last Saturday our town was visited by a
large number of country people, and mer-
chants generally experienced good days
business. The only complaint we heard was
that there were too many wanting to buy corn
on credit. There is so much dissatisfaction
among business men at having to sell corn on
time, that the determination is becoming fixed
to stop the credit, after this year, of those
farmers who neglect to raise bread We be-
leve this spirit will prove a blessing to the
country"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17

late war, when he returned to Yorkville,
where he resided until his death.
Mr.. Ross was man of great good sense,
possessed fine judgment and knowledge of bis
chosen profession-the law-was laborious
and accurate as an accountant, correct in bis
habits, strictly honest and reliable, was long
an Elder in the General Assembly Presbyte-
rian church, and died in full hope. of the
Christians reward
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
CIRCUIT COURT.

In consequence of the failure of Judge
Mackey to reach here on Tuesday, the day
appointed for convening an extra term of the
Circuit Court for this county, no business was
transacted on that day. The Judge was ex-
pected to arrive at 10 o'clock yesterday
about the hour of our going to press-and
hence we are unable to give any of the pro-
ceedings in this issue. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
JASPER LIGHT INFANTRY.

A movement is on foot among the citizens
of town to re.organize the Jasper Light In
fantry, and meeting, with that object in
view, will be held in Allison's Hall this
(Thursday) evening, at o'clock. A full
attendance of the citizens is solicited.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
RROKE HIS LEG.

Mr.. Simon M. Mills, of Rock Hill, while
at Fort Mill last Friday night, met with the
misfortune to break his right leg above the
knee. He was on his way to the depot, to
take the train for his home, and attempting
to cross deep ravine by walking on mar
row foot-way over it, the night being quite
dark, missed his footing and fell with the re-
suit above described.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17

breeding purposes; but in England fair
price tor a sporting dog is $500, and the price
often runs up to 81 200 even for dogs for sport.
ing purposes alone, as it costs from 500 to
5000 to "break" dog to suit a frst-class Eng
lish sportsman while instances are not rare
in which as high as $4,000 have been paid
for dog and in the case of the greyhound
Master McGrath, Waterloo cup winner,
Lord Lurgan, refused $4,000 for him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
THE GASTONIA HERALD.

We have received the initial number of a
paper bearing the above title, the publication
of which has been commenced by Edw. M.
Evans at our neighboring town, Gastonia, N.
G. The number before Us presents very
creditable appearance, giving ample evidence
that the enterprise will be we'll worthy the
support of the people of CASTOR county, in
whose interest it has been undertaken. The
Herald has our best wishes for prosperous
career
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17

Resolved, That the President of said Com.
pany be requested to forward copy of these
resolutions to his Excellency the Governor
of the State of North Carolina, with the re-
quest that the same be laid before the Gener.
al Assembly of said State at its next regular
session. s..-... ...-.
On motion, the next annual meeting was
ordered to be held at Yorkville, s. c., on the
third Thursday of May, 1878.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
is. WILSON, Chairman.
yxnBs y; B: hnrss; Masos, Secretaries. ....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

H. F. Adickes-Dress Goods-Family Bibles
Young Men.
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-Groceries-Sh
Calicoes-Candies-Gla Ware-Crockery
Latimer q phill-Grain Cradles.
T. j. Bell, Plaintiffs Attorney-Notice to r
Johnson, Defendant
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
DEATH OF COL. }. NJ. WHITE.

We regret to learn of the death of Col. j.
NJ. White, which event occurred at his resi-
deuce in Fort Mill, last Sunday morning.
Col. White suffered for some time with jaun-
dice, which disease terminated bis life. At
the time of his death he was A years of age.
He served with gallantry through the late
war, at the close of which be was Lieutenant
Colonel of the Sixth South Carolina Reg-
ment. AS a Mason he was bright and con-
spicuous member, being at the time of his
death Worshipful Master of Catawba Lodge.
He was also deacon in the Presbyterian
Church of Fort Mill. AS citizen he was
upright and faithful in the discharge of his
duties-intelligent, enterprising and liberal
and in his death the community will sustain
serious loss.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
ILLNESS OF SHERIFF GLENN.

Sheriff Glenn has been confined to his room
by severe indisposition for the past two weeks,
and is still too unwell to attend to business,
though we are pleased to learn that he is rap
idly recovering.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-05-17
THE RAILROAD sUPERINTENDENCY.

At the recent meeting of the stockholders
of the Chester and Lenoir Railroad, the Board
of Directors displaced Mr.. Edward Thomas
as superintendent of the road, placing in his
stead Mr.. E. E. Sumner, of Lincolnton, N.
G. Without assuming to be critical as to the
action of the Directors, and without intend
ing to disparage the qualifications of Mr..
Sumner to discharge the duties of Superin-
tendent, we cannot refrain from expressing
the opinion that the removal of Mr.. Thomas
at this time was unwise, while it was certainly
without cause. A practical machinist, indus
trious, economical, with his spirit fully i'm
bued in the work, he has contributed in no
small degree to the success of the enterprise !;
his services dating back to 1865, when the
Kings Mountain road was but mere wreck.
To his indomitable energy the people along
the line are largely indebted for the railroad
facilities enjoyed in those days, when few men
would have undertaken the task with the
limited facilities at his command. Mr.. Sum-
ner has assumed charge of the road, and we
only hope he may be able to bring to bear in
the discharge of his duties, the same resources
and capabilities so eminently possessed and
displayed by his predecessor.
DEATH OF A VENERABLE CITIZEN.
On Sunday morning last, John M. Ross,
ESQ.,, died at his residence in this place, aged
Is years months and days, having been
born in the vicinity of Blairsville, in this
county, on the 7th of January, 1899.
Mr.. Ross was noted, when a student, for his
quiet department and studious habits, and re-
ceived an academical education under Mr..
Campbell, teacher of considerable reputa-
ton. He then entered the South Carolina
College, from which institution he graduated
in 1919. After completing his collegiate
course, he read law in Yorkville with Col.
Robert Cendenin, and practiced at the bar
for several years after his admission. Well
versed in the law, he was safe counselor and
enjoyed a good practice, though we have
heard it said that he never made an oral ar
gument before Court.
In December, 1885, he was elected Com.
missioner in Equity for York District, and
served in that capacity for four years, ma
king, as elderly citizens have remarked in our
presence, one of the most competent officials
ever elected to that position in this county.
In October, 1874, he was elected to the office
of Ordinary, satisfactorily dischsrging the
duties of that office for sixteen years. He then
(about the year 1S6O) moved to Arkansas, in
which State he resided until the close of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-12-20
DIED.

HoRMITZ Su,id,lily. ga Philadelphia on We'd
ur>oaN night. pseeufucr y, ISss. pf. IuEnBoRN
HoEWtT2, >pu ui Medical bir,,tur n. =. Hufwitr.
L. :. Navy. aged twenty -onc Years and thrcs
months.
Hl' hEN. CA pvccmhcr 1911. lSss. FRANCIS
Ht,kEN. n the tvvutA first YEAR 1T hi, age.
fuIyfal from the r.->iyusa at hts farrmts. 81
North Carolina avenue. tu -. Peter church, On
FRIDAY morning, al 9o'cle,k.
NAILN. ON the 18th 81 December. 1877 EMMA
4. NAlLN. aged ninctetn YEAR. and eight mouths.
Her funeral viii take pia"c at the Prs VI. a..
church. Virginia avenue and 9th -trst southeast,
GA FRIDAY. 2l>i. al q. m.
PooRE. ou THURSDAY morning Dsccinl,er ~,
lS.s. aluut q o'gl.sk. WILLIAM p. S,lm of John
aud HaItivt Ann rvUrc. m the eighteenth year OF
hi> age.
Al Is dark within our dwelling.
Lonely h our huu>s' to-iaN.
f"r the Whose smiles did cheer uS
Has FOREVER Ist>~'d awaA.
Funeral Friday afternoon. al = clock. Friends
81 the family arr invited L. attend.
THOMPSON. ON the 18Th of Deccml,er ISL
al 30 L. M. OF consumption. MARN -. beloved
wife 81 ID. ID. Thompson, aged twenty five years
and Two months.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited GO
attend the funeral 90 " idaN. the 2l~t. O'Clock
4. m, from the residence ot her husband. No. "a u
street northwest. Republican aud Rockville Scn-
tinel please copy
WOODS. On December 18Th. ls7z. al N O'Clock
a. M. WILLIAM III. WOODS. Ia the thirty ninth
year Of his age, formerly II Washington. but tho
laSt two Year, proprietor ui the ''Ieore W aShing
ton Hotel. - Al BlaaeuSburg. Nd.
Funeral al } % clock .. ul. Friday. 2lst inst.