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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

A Keokuker has patented az Invention by
which The sable hue Of the African can be re-
moved 10 forty ght hours and Caucasian fair
ness take its place The Albany Journal says
If the invention turns out to De all that the
discoverer claims for it the Southern question
will become but child's play. just as soon as
ibis piece OF Keokuk knowledge becomes gen
orally diffused (io botles-See that the name
of the pateotee is blowo into the glass; the col.
or line is bound to vanish, and after that there
will be 90 trouble at all about Southern po'
lor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

To-day New Hampshire holds an election for
Governor and three members Of Congress. The
republicans claim that the election ofther can.
didate for Governor is assured. A special
election will also DC held to-day 10 the Ninth
district Of Georgia to fill the vacancy caused by
the transfer Of Hon. Ben. Hi! to the Senate.
The regular democratic candidate is Hiram 7.
Bell The independent democratic candidates
are Emory Spcer, James j. TurubulI, aud DR..
A. II. w. Lyttle, and the republicans are hop
log that by the "split" they may run in a
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

10 the State Senate, yesterday. House bills
were passed far the relief 0t Dallas p. Gordon,
oil Fauquer; to Incorporate the Westmoreand
Club; and authorizing the Secretary Of the
County Courts of Accomac, Northumberland,
Westmorcland, King George. Stafford, Prince
William, Fairfax, Alexandria, aud Loudoun
with copies of the map returned by the com.
missioners to arbitrate tue boundary line be-
tween Virginia aud Marylaua
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The reading of the annual budget in the
Reichstag at Berlin, yesterday, caused a pro-
longed and earnest debate. Seventeen million
dollars more is asked for than last year,
which the Ministry ask shall be made up by
Increased contributions from the Individual
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The Washington Star says "a Maryland del.
egstion bored the President to-day. 1t is the
same old story. They want Askew kept in the
postotfice. To mOrrow's delegation will want
hin turned out. The best Way for tue Presi-
dent 10 settle the muddlc would be to give the
place to a good honest democrat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The annual commencement OF the medical
department Of the University Of Pennsylvania
took place 10 Philadelphia yesterday, when the
degree Of NJ. d. was conferred on III students.
The number oil new doctors who have gradu-
ated ut the Philadelphia University this spring
aggregate All. Of whom lO2 were dental
graduates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

DISTRESS IL LYONS. Accounts from LJors
France. represent continued and increasing dis.
treSs amongst the working people Consequent
upon the depression 10 the silk manufacturing
interests, and charitable entertainments and
theatrical entertainments are being given for
their relief. The conservatives lay the cause
Of the distress at the doors Of the radical poll
tcians. The we'll known manufacturers. Ores,
Dufour { Co., have even written letter 10 NJ.
Ordinaire, the famous republican deputy, say.
Jog that their correspondents in New York and
London have just sent dispatches counternaGd
ing their orders for purchases Of silks, and at
tributiog to one Of bis speeches the terrible
state toto which the working population Of
Lyons is rapidly falling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The House of Delegates has passed hllI
to authorize the Mayor and Common Council
of Fredericksburg to issue Sl5O.OOU 10 bonds
with which to discharge the present indebted
ness Of that town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

A gentleman arrived at Washington from
southwestern Georgia says that since the inau-
guration CT Hayes public sentiment in the
South has undergone remarkable change.
The liberal u,terauces of the inaugural address,
followed by the selection of Mr.. Key as MEM
Der Of the CabiGet, has convinced the Southern
people that the President means to carry out
the policy indicated by hun, aud they are pre-.
pared to yield him cordial support
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The election of Nj. Dupuy de LONE, pro
nounced Bonapartist, to the vacant seat 10 the
French Senate, last week, is cliciIiug much
and caustc comment. 1t was, it appears, the
result OF an alliance Of the lmpcrlallsts and
the Legitimists with the Constitutional Or
leanists-the President Of the Senate, the Duke
d'Audiffret Pasqur at their head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

Politics do not appear to be exercising aD5
effect Of consequence upon either the British
or the principal Continental markets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The withdrawal Of Gen. Garfield from the
Senatorial canvass in Ohio, Was made, ii Is
said, at the direct suggestion Ct President
Haras
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

The resignation of MIR. Sherman as Uaited
States Senator was received at Columbus, Ohio,
by Gov. Young yesterday, aud sent to the
General Assembly. The first caucus to nom-
nate his successor will be held tonight. Stan
lev Matthews, eS-Attorsey General Taft, ex.
Gov. Dennisop, Samuel Shellabarger, and
VIM. Lawrence are candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

"A correspondent Of the London Times, writ
Ing from Berlin, tells with much confidence Of
conviction which. he says, is general at St.
Petersburg aud Moscow, that the mission Of
General lgnatieff will lead to a friendly arrange
ment. He thinks that there is little doubt that
Russia will consent to demObiIize if the Paris
Treaty, which has practically ceased 10 c1-
ist, is directly or indirectly done away With.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

SWIFT FLIGHT OF PIGEoIs. Asa "-'~.'
brought eight carriers to this city from Ls''-
in basket at night. On c!Ouly ii' '.'
we're let 20 at the Reading GaITanIz'"g " ,'. ,
in the northwestern section Of the cay. i'..ii
described number Of circles until iie' Al 49, 49,.
considerable altitude, thcn flew n TIE ~
ton Of tho White Spot, Mount Penn, ','"'. .;
to the vicinity of the GaIvarj2lo: " orr D. .
over the Harrisburg bridge AID The" '''', ,,,..
bee, for Lebanon, where they a'f'' 1 w.,
eight minutes from the time thry 'Iai'S' . -"
the Galvani2iug Works, tie dis'aHGs, H.,
tweDty-eight aud onc.hai In@s.
Edgle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

DAINTl PART Just recetTeI ,,- -
l. supply Of READY MIXED I '.'i e. -,
oae pound cans, suitable tor fam; W. ,;,Ics
full stock Of HAKRISON'S READ ~ 49,.
PAINT, in one gallon cans. =u'tst1o - 49,, L,
and country painting. Prices ruaIa'''S,'
~. +. CREIG d Iun =. EEL. ~
NH is - h'"7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13
Endorsing the President.

New ORLEANS, March l2.--The Nieholl:
Legislature adopted the following:
Whereas, the inaugural address of the pres
ent Executive of tho nation indicates fixed
determination to restore harmony to The people
Of the South by establishing policy Of paci-
6oaion for one Of coercion, aud by recognizing
the right Of said people Of the South to I0cl
self government, free FROM Federal interference.
therefore be it
Resolved, &e., That We accept this declaIa
ton of the National Executive Of non intrr-
vention with the affairs Of the States as Il hap
ny augury for the future, a. made in good
faith.. and the tone aud spirit Of the COnsttu'
ton, and that this General Assembly will
earnestly cooperate with President Hayes il
every effort to restore confidence and tralrrual
relations among the whole people Of this great
country, and to this cud it pledges all the
power aud Influence at its command to secure
the great object for which governments were
instituted viz {: TO guarantee protection to
life, liberty and property to every human bciug
within its borders.
The Indications are the Nichols Legislature
will Dot elect United States Senator during
the present extra session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

LEES SwoRD.-The Bang (Me.) Wing says:
when Lee surrendered his army to Grant the
latter declined to take his sword, and added to
the msgnanimity by voluntarily inserting in tho
terms CT capitulation An exemption OF the side
arms of (slD the officers and their horses and
their private baggage Asa matter OF fact of
which we have an authoritative information
Gen. Lee came to the spot designated for the
meeting Of the two chieftsins, wearing splend-
id testimonial sword that had been presented
10 him, and doubtless intending that the weapon
should become the historic emblem of the Lost
vented this by gracefully waving the surrender
of the sword of his vanqushed foe, and, hastily
penciling the terms he demanded. passed the
memorandum to Lss, who became vsibly affect.
ed with emotion on pereeiving the generosity
with which all the officers CT his command were
to be treated by their conqueIor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13
keftrr from Richmond.

Correspondence Of tho Alexandria Gazette.
RIcnMoND, Va, March T. The House Of
Deagatc. TO dsy order ed to engrossment tho bill
providing that in ciLies the municipal assess.
ments shall not exceed those OF the State.
Tho Senate has passed tie House bin ~ amend
tho charter Of the city Ct Alexandria; also the
House bill authorizing the Secretary Of the
Commonwealth to furnish the cerks the county
courts & Acco:lnr northumberland, West
moreland, King George. Stafford, Prince Will
liain, Faif.x, Alcxaudrin and Loudoun with
copica Of the ,Enp returned by the commissioners
to urbitrnte the bJun,iaTy line between Virginia
and Maryland
Colonel Popham. who mad been in Washing
ton Il good deal Of late, wss in the city yester.
duy, but expected to return lsst night. He and
others arc Isborlng TO present the claims of
Judge Hughes for tho vacancy On tho United
States Supreme Court bench. 1t is understood
that p number Ct tho members OF the Richmond
bar will endorse Judge Hughes for the place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-13

~HhkN wv
graduates
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-28
MORTGAGEE' s SALE.

WHEREAS, On the first day of April, 1875,
Emma Canine and Robert II. Canine, her hus-
band. made, executed, ack no vile dyed, and de-
liverei, 10 Mrs. Cassie Williams, now Mrs.
Cassie Drips, u certain sale mortgage on lot
No. three 81, in block No. twenty nine (ey) IN
Opdyke Myer's addition, to the city OF Ches
ter. IN the county of Randolph and State Of Iii
nOs, 10 secure the pay ment OF four ertlin pro-
mssOry notes executed by said robert II. Can
Inc. dated April |. 1915, Tor two hundred dollars
each, payable in three, six, nine and fifteen
months, respectively, from the dates thereof,
with ten per cent. interest from the dOles there
of; which said mortgage was duly recorded
April d. 1876, the recorders Office in said RAN
d0lph county, in book No. one ~ Of leases,
&C., on page POS and
WnEREAs, Said mortgage provides among
other things for the sale, by the said mortgagee.
of said lot and all the right and equity OF re-
demption therein OF the said grantOrs, In case
OF default In the paymen Of the said notes or
any part thereof; and
WHhREAs, The time for the payment of the
sand notes, and each of them has long since eaps-
ell, and there now remains due on the last three
Of the above mentioned notes the sum of six hun
dred and fourteen dollars and five cents (Gli.05.)
Now. therefore, notice Ia hereby given that.
on Thursday, the 18th day of january, 1878, al
the door Of the court house in said city Of Chester
at the hour OF two o clock p. m of said day the
undersigned will offer said premises tor sale L
| the highest bidder for cash In hand and on max
ing said sale, will make, execute, and deliver "a
the purchaser good and sufficient deed therefor
CASSIE DRIPS,
| Formally Cassia Williama
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ClIANChRY NOTICE.

State Of Illinois, county of Alexander.
Circuit court Of Alexander county Janua ry term,
A. ID. 1873.
Henry Whitcamp va WDL-"' Dfehhon, Henry
Echhoff Kathi Eichhotf, Charles Eichhoh and
Oracle kiehho, bill to reform and foreclose mort
gage in chancery.
Affidavit of the non-residence Of Henry
Eichhof and kathi EiShhof, two Of the
defendants above named, having been filed in the
office Of the clerk Of said circuit court Of Alexander
county, notice is hereby given to said nonresident
defendants, that the complainant filed his bill of
complaint in said court on the chancery side thereof
on the 2lst day Of November A. ID. ISL, and that
summons thereupon issued out Of said court
against said defendants, returnabe on the first
Monday Of January. A. ID. 1878, as is by law re-
quir d. Now, therefore, unless YOU the said Hen
ny Echhoff and kathi EichhoH shall personally be
and appear before the said circuit court of Alexan
der county on the first day ofthe next term there
OF, to be holden at the court house in the city Of
Cairo, in said county, on the first Monday ofJanu-
AIRY A. ID. ls7S aud plead, answer or demur to the
said complanant's bill of complaint, the 'ame. and
the matters and things therein charged and stated,
will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered
against you according to the prayer of said bill.
john A. REEVE, CLERK.
GEO FIsuER, Complainants Solicitor.
Nov li,t. A. ID. 1871,
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LEGAL NOTICE

Is hereby given to Joshua G.. Hall as admins
traitor de bons non Of the es tate OF Hosea Clark,
deceased, and Edwin Branard of the tendency
In the Circuit Court Of Alexander county, III
nois, OF a bill in chancery to fOreclose a mort.
gage, wherein you, toget er with Chauncey N.
shipman, Louisa N. Shipmin Jos ph w.
Drexef and Charles Edward Tracy, ~ Receiv-
ers OF the Cairo and Vincennes railroad, and the
Cairo and Vine ,nnes railroad company are de-
PENDANTS. and Charles g. HOlten, as Receiver Of
Of 'ihs Mutual Life Insurance Company" OF
Chicago, 10 complainant and that the summons
in sahi cause is returnabe on the first day OF the
the January term, A. ID. 1878, of said Court to
be holden at the Court House, in the city Of
Cairo, In said county, on the first Monday OF
said mouth. Dated Nov. 9th, 1877.
JOHN A. REEVE, Clerk OF said Court.
SAMuiLP. WHEELER, Solicitor Of Complaint
d5w.
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The 8ulletin.
The nississipp, River Monster.
Natchez Democrat.


fsw weeks,ago we published the par
ticuars OF u ssa monster, as related by
Tow BOAT captain. The captain OF the tNw-
boat described the monster ~ resembling
An immense snake, with bulldog head
and pelican Till about ten feet long. 1t
dashed the water into foam with It's tail,
and spOuted Obliq'le sire ANS OF water forty
feet high, The monster attacked the bar
ges which The tow boat had In tow. After II
disappeared the captain examined the
barge, and found splinter from lts Dill
imbedded in the tim err, which he said re-
sembled ivory.
Althe time of publishing the above, we
felt a little inclined to doubt the monster
story, but now, alter having ourselves In
teryieWed two gentlemen who have seen
IL. we really think there IL u bi. sea mon
ster In the Mississippi river.
The gentle men whom we lnLervieWeu
say that on the night OF the otn Instant,
while floAting down the Mississippi river
ON Capt. Ed Bakers produce boat, when
near Island No. IS, they were startled by y
very large splash In the water, and, As they
han heard Of the great monster, they were
very much frightened. They cav = dark
object not more than eighty yard. from the
BOAT, and for the rst time saw the huge
monster. Ii was swimming at d pretty
fast rate toward the boat, and II made as
much noise as the steamer X. Il. Lee. 1t
suddenly tIrned to the right striking the
stern oar and knocking 1t overheard. John
Caughlin and bud Kelley alone remained
on the root, the balance OF the crew taking
refuge In the cabin, The monster came
near enough to enable these two gentle
men to get full view Of him. They juds-
ed him 10 be about sixty.fiye ieet in
length. His body was shapea like \ snake,
his tail forked Ike f.h, and had q bill
like that OF pelican. His bill WAS July
six feet In length. He had long, flowing
black name like horse. When lie SWAN
his head was eight feet above the water. II
was grand sight 10 rec him move down
the river. Messrs. Caughlin and Kelley
tell us that it was impossible to induce the
crew " come out that hight. The pilot,
Mr.. McCune George, was tuslly led out by
his wife, she assuring him that the great
monster had departed.
Capt. Bakers boat IL now moored ut our
landing, at the foot OF Main street. All Of
bis crew, except one man, have abandoned
her. and Capt. Baker says 1t is impossible
to get q crew, ~ the men think the monster
IL sill following them
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no. 2S6
sHERIFF,S SALE

BY virtue Of two executions to me directed, by
the clerk OF the Circuit Court of Alexander com
~. In the State of Illinois, one In favor Of vii
lam III. Anterior, and one In favor Of Juda
Anterior and against A. T.. Hodges. Sr,, dsceas.
ed, have levied upon the following described
property, to-wit Lots two (2), four az and
six ~, In block three ~ lots one ~. three (
i've ~ and seven o. In block four az lots two
~, four t) and six ID, in block Ave 10y lots two
~, four ~ six (6), eight ~ and ten Q0), in
block six 10y lots two (2), four ~, six iC), ,
eight ts) and ten QO). in block seven % lots
Nv 81 four ~, six Co., eight (s) and ten (lO) ),
in bl ok eight ~ lot ten 90, in block thir-
teen QSl /; lots i've l5) and eight ~, in block
fourteen (li) lots three o. nve (j), seven az
and nins (9l, In block fifteen (l5) , lots two (2),
-four ~ and six 10y, in block sixteen (l6) lots
one ~, three 90, live (5) and seven %, in blocs
seventeen %; lots two (2) -four " and six (6),
IN block eighteen u.s.; lots one ID, three (3) ,
hye l5l, seven III, in block nineteen 40; lots
two (2) four ~ and six Vb in block twenty (20) |;
lots one !, three (3), five (5) and seven al in
block twenty zone I'm; lots two (2), four ll and
SIX (sl, in block twenty [22l; lots one %,
three 90, i've (5) and seven o. in block twenty
three; lots two (2), four and six ~, in block
twenty -four t24). All above described property
Is situated In town of Hodges Park, county of
Alexander and State of Illinois, which | shall
offer for sale at public veudue at the front or
west door Of the Csurt House, in the City of
Cairo, county of Alexander ind State Of Illinois.
on the 10Th day Of January, ls7s, Ut II o'oiooa
am,
Dated Cairo Illinois, 18th day of December,
A. ID. 1877, PETER SAUP,
Sheriff Of Alexander County, Illinois
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fLphe 80 fine mixed l0c. so extra mixed Csc
tnNbo Melenyille Card Co., Col. Co. n Y.
CIIANCERY NOTICE,

State Of Illinois, County of Alexander.
Circuit Court Of Alexander County, January
Term, A. b. lc7s
George Weiss vs.. Mary Noite, Anna NOlte, Ida
NOlte and Arnstne Nolte-Bil to iorsclsss
mortgage in chancery.
Affidavit Of the non residence Of Mary Nolte,
Anna NOlte, Ida Nolte and Arnstine Note, the de-
endants above named, having been filed in the
Office Of the Clerk Of said Circuit Court Of Alexan
der County. notice is hereby given to the said non.
resident defendants, that the complainant filed his
bill Of complaint in said Court on the Chancery
side thereof on the 2sth day of October, A. ID.
1877, aud that a summons thereupon issued out Of
said Court against said defendants, rclurnable on
the first Monday Of January, A. d. 1878, Az is by
law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said
Mary Nolte, Anna Nolte, Ida Nol,e and Arnstinc
Nolts shall personally be and appear before the said
Circuit Count Of Alexander County, on the first day
ofthe next Term thereof to be holden at the Court
house in the city OF Cairo, in said county, on the
first Monday Of January, A. ID. 1875, and plead,
answ' or demur to the said compliments bill Of
complaint. the same, and the matters therein
charged aud stated. will be taken confessed, and
q decree entered against you according I, the
prayer Of said bill.
JOHN A. REEVE. Clerk.
GEORGE FISHER, Compliments solicitor.
October ~, 1911. tN0v |. 4w)
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