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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

e DEMONSTRATORS No ICE Letters Of
"a administration with the will annexnd &
FREDERICK HOENSThIN. deceased, Law
ing b 'en granted by tho County Court tor Alex.
snr;"c ,:nLy. Va, to the unde"sign'd al per:
sons having claims against tho estate of th" Slid
Frederick HoonsLein, dec ,sseh, will present
Them 20 ma duly authenticated, anh any per
son ind ,ht.d t, the Iccer Oh wi pay tn" in
dehLt dnc-s t, ,ur within sixty Il Is from the ]st
day OF November, 1877.
JEFFhk%ON n Ckf,
hhninistrltnr W. W. n. Of
Low uIM Ecadl K tInensLnn dec 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
TIiOS. IIOY'S
NEW STOVE STORE

:. ". COR KING V ST. ASAFH STS.
Having removed into my now store with q largo
stock OF STOW KS of ovcry description and an
endless variety Of Tin WARE and other goods
kept in that limo. invite those in want Of such
goods 10 cal! and examine my stock. believing l
can satisfy them beth in price, kind and quality.
Ny facilities for doing all kinds of work, such
rs repairing Fra Place Ioaters, ?ar!or, Dining
Room and Cook Stoves, also Roofing Guttorlng
and >luutng, havo btca gros,y enlarged and
improved, enabling mo to do such work At the
hOrtcst notice,
HOTAlK FURNACES, for heating churches,
public buildings sn1 dwellings, q specisNty.
Al! work warranted to give satisfaction.
l'rccs for goods, now work and ropniring ss
low IS tho lowest sop 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

The Voice Of rciorm is heard through the
land and speaks Of the good time coming.
So too the spirit Of reform is working in the
nurseries OF the land to banilh those dangerous
Opium aud Nlurphia preparations. and cstab-
sh useful and harmless remedies. of which
DR.. Bills Blby Syrup ia acknowledged as the
very best for all the disorders Of BABY hood and
early childhood. Sold everywhere at - ocnts
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
STOVES AND TINWARE.

CTANSBURY & BRO,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES AND IINWARE,
Cor. King and Columbus sta.
We have Just received Il line supply of Cook
Stoves, parlor Stoves and Ranges, which Wo
o!lor very cheap. Prompt sttcation givon to
Tho Limcssuch rs Roofing, Spoutlng, Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Place Heaters, Ranges and
Furnaces We sollcit tho public patronage,
communicating nntrn satisfaction. oct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
COMMERCIALS.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Nuv'r 1.-Thcro is
no change TO note in tho market since ycstor-
day, and prices remai% tic same Flour con-
tnuos dull. Receipts OF Whrnt havo somewhat
fallen off, bat tho offerings are still good, and
about 1900 bushels wore sold to day at 1'S for
white, and 90sli2 for poor to choice I'd. Corn
ia Il shade lirmer, and choice lots brought G..
Sales OF G53 bushels Of ST. 81 and g. for DID, rs to
quality and IS for now. No sales of Ryo or
Oats reportcl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
NOTICE OF CEREMONIAL.

~ -
general that J. have removed from my former
place Of business Ono. III King stree) to my now
store, whrro shall be pleased to 500 all who
may want anything in my line, which consists
o. COOKING and HEATING STOVES Tin,
Copper Galvanized and Sheet Iron Ware
Stove Castings ard Brick OF all description
furnished 1T short notice. Old Cooking Stoves
repaired and made US good IS new. or taken in
exchange for new ones. JOB WORK and RE-
PAIKlNG of xii kinds done in tho best manner,
and ROOFING, GUTTERlNG and SPOUT
ING, in town or country, promptly attended
street, ono s1,aro buloW old s!aaI, and on the
opposite silc
iv If ENOCH GRIMES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

SURPRISE AND WONDERS 1T il really a
wonder where tho Combination Store gets all
those bargains from, and everybody calling
there will be surprised to see the goods marked
out SO cheap. TO day we notice new liue Of
Shoes, marked out 10 plain figures and cheaper
than it would cost to mend them Call and
convince yourself at the Great Combination
Store Muir corner. );
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

u
EOR RENT-The DWELLING at the S. w.
IL corner OF King and Columbus cts. inquirn
Ct DR.. ADAM, or JOHN 5. CHAPMAN.
oct .9-2W
EHOR RENT-TEc HOUSE and STORE No
A. IS North Fairfax 81 Apply at No. . King
sLrfot. [ocG M. W&Stll +. T. DOWNiiAM.
NOR REM 1.-TWO D DWELLINGS, on
& Washington s.:c!L gl' "ad w:.!c7; seven
and eight rooms; rent low; and TWO DIV ELL.
lNGS on st Asnp! strch; good wste' =! Tho
door; Inu- Rooms ea:h. Apply to ELIZABETH
BROOKE Eft, No. 81 N. Washington St sep |.
ETOK KENT.Thc STORE ROOM on tho
A. northeast corner Of King and Union streets
the bost location in tho city Tor n grocery and
liquor store Apply ST this Office. .p lS-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

\ leading physician says :-'Gray hair is
often the result O! suffering from headache. y
While this may or may not be true, VIC are Ger
tain that Lodiilcs Headache Specific will cure
in to - minutes. Oaly SO conts large bot
tlnS -:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
ASsIGNEES' SALES.

A SSlGNEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
n REAL ESTATE-By virtue Of al order
of tho District Court Of tho United States for the
Eastern District of Virginia. entered IN tho
matter Of John Powell, bankrupt tho under
signed will offer 81 private sale until the N T.
TENTH DAY OF NOVEM Der, 1877, and
if not sold by private sale. then the ssmo will be
oIere at public sale on th4! day (being Court
day. before the Court House door of Fairfax
county, between tho hours of II o'clock m. and
. o clock D. M, to the highest bidder the fol-
lowing described TRACTS and PARCELS or
LAND surrendered by said bankrupt: Ono
tract, lying in Fairfax county, near Difficult!
Bridge on tho Middle Turnpike road, contain
ing 400 acres upon which John Powell now re.
sides This farm is improved by q BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE and the usual ont
buildings and valuable brick grlst and NOR
chant mill, is wall wooded and Wstarod ana the
land is Of good quality one tract containing -
acres near Drane3vill9; ono tract containing
$50 acres, on tho Potomac river, nca: the Grost
Falls; one tr"c. obtaining - acres o. sugar
Land run, in Loudoun county, near loves
Island All tho above lands WILL be sold freo
from the liens and membranes thereon. In"
400 aero tract will be sold ia two or three parcels
to suit purchasers.
Terms Of Sale: Ono rJurlh cssh, and tho resi-
duo on q credit Of one, two and three years, III
equal instruments; the purchaser TO glvo notnf,
with good security for tho deferred Payments
bearing interest from tho dsy CT ssl,, and the
title to be retained until tho last payment Is
made.
For further particulars enquire of 0. HUNT.
Fairfax T.. L. or j. 5. Fowler, Nt hloXandria.
d JN y s. HF FSWLER. Assisnoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

HANDKERcIIIEFs.- For nice $50 Silk Hand
kcrchief call at the Boss Clothing House,
(Blondheim' old stand } corner King and Fair
fax streets. Nj. BENDnEIM, Proprietor. oct |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

BALTIMORE, Nov. l.--Virginis Gs, old. 30 do.
deferred ST. do. consolidated GCi; do ID series 422
Cotton quiet and oasior; middlibg lOi. + our
dull end unchanged. Whcat-Southorn choice
grades steady and firm; low grades dull and
heavy Western strong and higher; Southern
red good to primo l3Osl40; do. ambcr l40al5o;
Western steamer LIS; do. No , winter rcd spot
all round Southern white GlsG2; do yellow
Gl!; Western mixed spot and Nov GIT; Door
old or now GO; steamer jG1 bid. Oats steady /;
Southern 32a3G Western white 33a31 do mix.
cd 3ls32. Ryo Quot at G1sGG. Hay dull and
unchanged. Sugar stoady 4! 10. Coilcn I'M
changed. Whiskcy dull AT 81 lo4.
NEW York. Nov. l;-Stocks firm; Money 6.
Gold lO24. Flour declining. Wheat 4sIAc
lower. Corn 1s!c lower.
CouroNs If first mortgage Orange, AIcxan-
dria aud Manassas R!road Company and in.
tercst on second mortgage e per cent. Orange
and A'cxandlil Railroad rompany's bonds will
be pail at the office t the railroad company
on pres iutalnn.
P0HT or .gEEI3-s-E'Kg-r. va I'R. l..
Sun rises . Is - Moou ri:os....... . 3
San snts..... ......... 5 | High "ster....... 90
ARRIVED.
Steamer EXprn:s, Baltimore, 20 l'rodcrs s. Co.
Schr NJ A. Fisk, Gnorgntown, to j I Agnow
s. Co.
Schr l. IL Williams, Washington, to J p Aa-
new s. Co.
PASSED Ur FOR GEORGETOWN.
Echrs r. a Stuart. rhiiaio'phis; III L Cong
don, Providoncn; Fannie l. Shaw. Boston; +
II Anderson, Phils,l .iphis Herschal, N York.
SAILED.
law,
f A Reed.
Steamer MntLnno, Nomin by Jos Breeders
s. Co.
Schc Nj a Fisk, Boston, Ivy } Z Agnow & Co..
Schr Clara, Georgetown, by w Smoot
PASSED DOWN FROM GEORGETOWN.
Schrs NJ E Rockhil, Jersey City; A
Stuart. Brooklyn; IL Il Congdon. Providence;
Francis l. Godfrey, Boston; < X Emerson,
Boston.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Richard Patterson, hence for n York
put into Delaware Breskwatcr Both utlmo with
main boom sprung.
Schrs SGXrsvlllc. hence. nj BOSTON 3ULh Mt
Schrs Il II Jones and VIM ID Hilton, hence.
a! Now London 2Nh ulL
Schr Anna w Collins from San Domingo to
Boston, has put into Norfolk; leaking, with loss
OF sails and rigging.
Schr Lucy y Handy, henco. at Boston 3lst
ultimo.
Schrs G Il Morrison, Anns E Ba5cock, FL
wood Burton and Lucy Graham, hence, a.. Bos-
ton 3lst ult
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

ny" SrEER's WINES Tho Port Grape cs
pecally deserves montion for it's superior mtdi.
cinal qualities. Mr.. Speor. OF New Jersey, il
should be known, is ono of tho most extensive
producers and dealers in Puro Wine, and
Brandies in the United States. lilo has placed
before tho American public superior quality OF
vino 1t bottled when four years DID, and
sold principally by Druggists. nov 1-St
ns~ A cslled meeting Of tho Hydrsulion S,
f. L. Company will be held this Thursday
evening at "A q clock, to made arrangements for
attending tho funeral Of our late fellow member,
A. G. He'll. QU john LANNoN, Scc'y.
DUBLIC SALE.-On TUESDAY, the 18th
4 day Of November. 1877, the undersigned
will SELL by public auction, on the promises,
lately occupied by Frederick Hoensten, decd =,
noar Ivy Hill cemetery. on tho Middle Pike, All
the PERSONAL PROPERTY of tho said
Frederick lloenstein, deceased consisting Of ]
Horse Cart. Wagons, Farming Implements
about | ton Of hay. Household and Kitchen
Furniture, Beds, Bedding, &c, SC.
Sale to begin ut 10 q. n. Tornls-Cssh.
JEFFERSON TACEY,
Administrator W. W. u. of
o1.c3ts Fred'k. lIoens.nn, doc i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

The Lake Eric, Evansville aud Southwestern
railroad was sold under foreclosure for SG,lOO
at Seymour, Indiana. yesterday, subject to
| claims before the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

FISH, OYSTERS, txc.
VA n SMITH SAM I. SMITH.
VEyILLIhM n. It'll s. CO.,
Dealers in
PRODUCE, FISH AND OYSTERS.
No. IS north Royal street, (Msrkct Bnildno
Alexandria, Virginia.
Having completed our arrangements for the
Produce, Oyster and Fish business, NO arc no"
preparod to furnish the tTade with anything IN
our line at prices TO suit.
ms- MELONS and CANTALF'UPSa spo'
atty. ,u,n1p
Fish three times q week, which W ill be offered
for sale at stall No. 3, City Market, by Mr.. }. 4.
GRIMES. Orders will receive orr special at
tenton. aug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

EXHIBITORS AT THE FAIR. --Amoug the OK.
hibitors at the State Fair, which commenced
in Richmond Tuesday, arc the following from
this section: Judge VIM. Fullerton, Ct Fair,
fax, fine specimens Of Ilalstsins; Gen. w. III.
II. Lee, of Fairfax, specimen of Dcvons;
Mcssrs. Bowman, Chids and Bradford, Of
Culpeper, choice selection of sheep; Robert
Portner of this city. finc display of bottled beer
and porter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
Alabama State Fair.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, Nov. Livery de-
parment OF the State grange lairls full, and the
display surpasscS any ever seen IN the South.
The grand military parade and prlZ: drill, for
the championship OF Alabama, will take place
to morrow Twelve companies will be on the
prnunE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01
FOE SALE OR FsENT.

EOR RENT-An OFFICE adjoining tho
l. drug store of Wasiisd Il Hall. Two or
four rooms Apply 10
nov l-3t II. JACOBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

DEEDS AND LICENSES. During the month
of October there were thirty deeds recorded
aud fourteen marriage l!cruses issued in the Of
fec of the Clerk Of The Cooperation Court, and
in the same period ten deeds recorded and five
licenses issued at the olii,e of the Clerk Of the
County Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

COMMITTEE ON Public PRorEElY.-Thc
Committee on Public Property 1T the City
Cour oil met ut the Auditors office on Tuesday
night. The only business transacted was the
ordering of an advertisement for proposals for
making the repairs at the Duke street wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

~ASHMERE. SANONY, AUSTRALIAN,
u SCOTCH, and SHAKER RIBBED CkN-
TON FLANNEL and AETWRlGllT Il
WARNEKS MEklNO UNDERWEAR.
oct gn-Gt T. nj. ADAMS
VERY SUPERIOR ONE DOLLAR
n UNLAUNDRlED SHIRT, made from
the best muslin, three ply linen bosom and but
90 Al FERGUSON " BRO, 9G King 81
"nuSI HODS l-Coai Holds and Shovels IL!
III oct - MCLEAN s. UHLERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

NJ. g. CHURCH IKE special services contiu
ne with undated interest Ga Tuesday night
Rev. w. 9. Webb preached from Mark vi.
chap. and Saith verse, the subject btiog the
Compassion OF souls" Last night the sermon
was again preached by the pastor. who selected
as his text Psalm co. verso II. Establish thou
the work of our hand upon us; yea, the work
of our hand establish thou it, TO night the
Rev. Geo. Taylor will preach, and to morrow
night Rev. DR.. Ames, of Washington. will Of
Gniate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

lIAIIoW f. EN- MISCHIEF. The mischcvious
boys of Alexandria observed. with their usual
practices, the recurrence Of llalow Ecn, last
night Numerous houses were pcltcd with
cabbages, and 10 one case a heavy stone was
thrown in on open door, soaring the lady Of the
house so badly that she tainted away. Such
performances arc much to be condemned and
the perpetrators should, if discovered, hc SC,
vcrcly punished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

On 10 RICHMOND The Washington Light
Iuiautry Corps passed through here on special
train about eleven o'clock last night, on their
way to Richmond, to attend the State Fair.
The iriog heard here about that hour was
caused by the salute given them by the Wash
ington Artillery Company. Thccxcurslon train
consisted of fifteen cars, and largo addition
to the number Of cxcursionists was made at
his city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

4 SSIGNEE AND COMMISSION ERS'
~ SALEOF REAL ESTATE IN FAIR
FAIR COUNTY, VA.-By the virtue Of All
order of tho District Court Of tho United States
for the Eastern District Of Virginia, ontorcd in
the matter Of Charles A. Hopkins. Bankrupt
Tho undersigned, will soil by public auction,
st Fairfax G.. H., Va, on MONDAY, the 18th
day Of Novcmbor, ~, Court day. at . about
II O clock ~, tho following real estate, surfon'
derel by said bankrupt in his schedules viz
tract of 10! acres of land, with the improve
msnts thereon, lying on Popos losd Run, near
Fairfax station, in FairlAy co Va; also ! acres
adjoining said III acres. and tho .nds Of Joan
r. Kerns; also sn undivided ono hs't OF II acres
of land on popo's uead Run, in Fairfax county,
Standing in the nsmo of John II. Harrison. Said
lands arc sold frco from The lions nnd cncum-
ORANGES thereon.
Terms: Ono fourth cash on day of salo ana
the residue in three equal instamcnts, at ono,
two and three years from day Of sale; tho pur-
chaser to give bonds with approved security,
bearing interest for the deferred pay IN 'nls ana
ths title TO be retained until the bonds gre paid
JOHN s. FOWLER Assigned.
IN, M ,,ic THOMAS MOORE, Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

H<sFEl.s AMP RESTAURANTS.
pEN DI 70 ]. w n 7 L Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

A SSIGNEE AND COMMISSlONEKS
~ SALEOF REAL ESTATE IN FAiH-
FAX COUNTY, VA.-By virtue of an o7der
of tho District Court Of the United States lorlho
Eastern District of v!rgni1 ent"rSd IN, IN Inc tho
matter of John f. Harrison, bankrupt Inc In-
1 G. e. ON MONDAY the i9:h day Ct Noyem-
bor Coq,t S Say) At a nS IL IsI Iso m
inc 20 tho estate Of said bankrupt, lying near
Burko's station, in Fslf4x county, Vs. win -
One tract containing 81 acres, z roods shd ~
pcles ono containing 81 acres. ; rood3 and IL
poles; and one containing 81 acres all u lion:
ing, and making desirable farm of about ~
acres. Tho above described land Is sold fro"
from the liens and membranes thereon,
Terms: One fourth cash OH day Of aslo. aad
tho residue in three equal instslments 1t one
cLsser TO give bonds, with approved security,
bearing interest, for thu deferred payments and
iho title TO b, retained until said bonds arc paid
'''N JOHN S. FOWLER, Assignee.
THOMAS MOORE, Comm'r.
oct 23-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

Police 1TEMs.-Thcro was only one case at
the Mayors Office this morning. that OF James
Grimes and Henry Boswell, who were arrested
yesterday on the charge OF stealing rope from
Dir. beavers. They wcro brought out this
morning, and after hearing were committed
to Jail, to serve 90 the chain gang for so days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

CouroNs If first mortgage Orange, AlcXan
dria aud Manassas R!iIroad Company and in
tcrcst on second mortgages e per cent. Orange
and A'cxandlil Railroad tompanY's bonds vii
be pail at the office f the railroad company
on presentation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

STEAMER HARRY LoDoR.-Ihc rrpalnl's
Of the hull of tho steamer Harry l.odor. ant
the placing of iron thereon, have been CEN
pletcd, and she has resumed her place on TIT
Harrington linc The amount 81 grain. tooac
co and country produc, received by this I'M
has largely increased, and the steamer is load
ed down on every trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

COLUMBIA BELL.-Thc bell 10 the cupola 0
the Columbia engine house has had the yuk ia
ken off it and sent to Baltimore fer use with thu
new bell cast for the company, which Is tx
pcctcd to arrive here next week. Coust qucntIy
the present bell cannot be rupg in case OF lire
and iremcn will take notice accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

The trouble bctwccn the Passnmsc aud
Southeastern Railroads Of Vermont has become
a serious matter No trains are run on the
Southeastern Road for iistarc, Of thirty miles
in consequence of the tracks having been torn
up. The towns along the road having issued
bonds TO all in its construction are demanding
the appointment III a receiver and the settle
| mcnt of the dispute hy the courts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

ALI. Souls DAY-Tomo will he OBJ
served in the Catholic Church as All Soul $
Day or the Commomoralion of All tho Faith
full Departed. As its name signifies, It IS es-
pecially set apart for prayers for the dead. 1t
is the custom among many Catholics to visit
the cemeteries. deck the. graves With flowers
and recite prayers for the ctcrnal reposc oil
those WHO lie there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

Col. George Il. Rogers, of Norfolk. has been
selected, at the Instance OF Mr.. Goode, CLERK
Of the Committee on Education and Labor, al
salary of Sc per diem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

PERSONAL Mr.. Franols Miller, tUrmely OF
this city, lately promoted from prosecuting at.
torncy at the Police Court Of the District OF
Columbia to assistant District attorney. at the
close of the session OF the Police Court in
Washington, yesterday, briefly addressed the
court, expressing his high appreciation for
kindness and courtesy shown him by the judge
and all officials connected with the court the
past year. The court replied, acknowledging
the value Of his scrVicee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

New York. Nov 1.-SLocks firm Money G.
Gold l0248 Flour declining. Wheat 4sIic
lower. Corn 1q!c lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-01

In the House OF Representatives, yesterday
afternoon, Mr. Ilunton Introduced papers re-
laling to the claim OF John Il. Armstrong, o
Alexandria. for propcrIy rented bought anc
used by the Uniled States, which were referred
to the Committee on Claims.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1877-12-15

panies OF the Fourth Cavalry, now
IN Northern Texas, have been or
dered to the border with one regi-
ment from Minnesota.
A reporter of the Democrat call
ed upon Gen. Augur for the pur-
pose of learning his views on the
subject. The general stated that,
so far as he knew, there was no
cause for experimenting any trouble
with Mexicoat present. The addi-
tlonai troops sent to the border
were only in numbers those he had
while in command there and which
had been subsequently withdrawn.
There was no augmentation of
troops ut present. He did not
think the troops ordered to Texas
would pass through New Orleans,
as more rapid transportation could
be obtained by way of st. Louis
and the railroads running down
into that State from Missouri. New
Orleans would, in case of a war,
undoubtedly be base or depot of
supplies simply.
At the Mexican Consul's there
was no apprehension of trouble, and
1t was not considered that the ru-
mors afoat amounted to anything.
There is much talk among our
commercial men as to the chances
OF war, but as the data upon which
to form opinions is so meagre, few
expressed positive idea on the
subject. If it should come, howev-
er, this city wonld become a very
important military point, as it was
In 46-47-48, when we tackled Mex
leo before. 1t would be the depot
for supplies. the probable rendez-
voes for troops, and the prime base
this side of the Rio Grande. N.
O. Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1877-12-15
The War Cloud.

The repeated rumors so frequent.
ly circulated by the press of late
has directed public attention to the
probabilities of " war between this
country and Mexico, and as New
Orleans is directly interested IN the
subject anything that may throw
light upon it is welcome.
From recent dispatches from
both the Rio Grande and Mexico it
was shown that the temper of the
press there was anything but kind
ly towards the United States, and
that the papers were endeavoring
If possible to educate the people up
to a frenzy strong enough to induce
them to call for war at once, These
efforts thus far have failed, howev-
er, but what with the distraction
produced by Gen. Alvarez pronun-
ciamiento in favor of Lerdo and
the change in opinion in the south
ern provinces, the subject seems to
be less prominent now.
Gems. Jose Urea and Jesus Be
lanzas, in Tucson, declaring i'll ia
vor Of Lerdo, and their strength in
Sonora and Sinaloa will probably
lead off the peoples mind from the
Rio Grande troubles, for awhile, at
least. Our war department have
seen fit, however, to strengthen the
forces on that river, and six COM