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ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TUE GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, d. g.. Nov. 10.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House was opened with prayer by the
new chaplain.
After the reading of the Journal several bills.
1T a private character, We're Introduced and re-
fired.
A resolution Of etqulry into the preacut con.
dtIop of the army; It's location, the numbcr, and
rank and distribution Of tho officers th1 toDdl
tiou Of the Texas and ludiau frontier ADD a. to
the msraudcrs 10 both, into the Cxpedlcocy 81
reducing aud consolidating the present strength
OF the army Nc. was presented, but objected
to on the radical side and went over under the
rules.
The House then resolved its,If into tho COM
mttee of the Whole ca The Army Approprla'
lion bill. al amendments looking TO a de-
crease OF the ir,scnt strength 0! the army were
voted down.
An ameudm 2ut by Mr.. Crittcnlcn, Of No.,
that the provision Tor filing up the regiments
on the Mcxicln ana inGiaD frontiers Should not
increase the plumber o: troops a5lVc that whicl
it was on tic iitst Of Nuvanibac Vas lost ayes
l04, noes III.
Mr., Alk!us sent to The c'vik's lojc ard had
read telegram from the Adjutant General
stating that the army nov Exceeded -, OO0 men.
This, he claimed. sustained shat he nal stated
yesterday.
A radical member from Ohio-"l rise to de-
fend the army from the attacks CT the gentle.
man from Tennessee.
Mr.. Atkins (exctcdly shaking his list l-"l
have spoken the truth and dare the gentleman
to deny it.
The chair raped to order aud the debate
proceeded.
Finally 40 amendment offered by:hlr. Cymcr,
Of Pa, permitting recruiting to Till 10 full COM
plemcut, the cavalry regiments, Tor service On
the Mexican aod Indian frontiers. but DOT per.
uniting the strength Of the army TO cxcccd
u. 600, was carried ayes l2l 10 noes III.
Gov. Walker, Of Va, tried to get in an
amendment, prohibiting the use Of troops ter
election purposes, but it was ruled out OF order.
Mr.. Crx, OF Ohio, urged the proprcly OF
permitting the Secrctarcsto appear and answer
personally or through the Speaker questions IN
reference to subjects before the House.
Mr.. Cox, of New York, opposed such pro.
ccedngs, on the ground that il the Ministers
were defeated they would not resign IS N Eng
land.
There was good deal Of debate as to the re
port OF the Secretary Of War concerning The
strength OF the army and the discrepancy IN The
Secrctarv's statements.
!. AiIW'' VI tnn $780,, ,;[J ,h, I,,s ,hs,
10y y, ~ =, inn, o"omont ,In had srnnI
money where there Was ,Onc Appropriated
Mcssrs, Mills, OF Texas. aud Banning, OF
Ob;o democrats sust.irrd thr Secretary OF
U INV y, SI, T,n.nI
war ana hulutat' ucuciar:
MIR. Hooker, oil Miss, offered ID amendment
to prevent the use OF troops Tor interference IN
State affairs, uneSs called lor expressly ny the
I 4 81 trnb nj
nlpcions,
Mr. II contended that tho use of trOOps in
tbn St,lcs was dcrradinr the army into DO
i;ao r..oa
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Prevention excels cure every time. Always
keen DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup convenient; take
it 10 time, and you will be free from coughs,
colds, etc. Sold everywhere. Price % centa.a
bottle
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virginia News.

The Richmond State says: E.rly yesterday
morning John Smith, the proprietor 81 az
eating house on Seventeenth street, seeing
lirht burning in the room occupied by one Of
his boardcrs, wcnt to have it put out. When
he entered the room he discovered The occupant
john cambridge, kncclng at the side OF the
bed Smith spoke to him about being ~ ex'
trayaeant with the oil. Not receiving any
RESPONSE, he went up and caught hold OF Dan
dridgr, when he discovered the man was dead.
The coroner, upon being notified, went down
and viewed the body, and decided the deceased
died ot heart disease, aud deemed on inquest
unnecessary. The body was taken in charge
Of by friends and arranged fox burial. just
as The work had been finished q man entered
the rnnm, and seeing the corpse dressed IN his
clothing became very much lnccnscd, and had
them taken off. After great difficulty enough
clothing was obtained to supply the want.
Six steamships ranging between thousand
aud seventeen hundred tons each, are adver-
tiscd to run from Norfolk TO Liverpool, fort
nightly, until the close Of the year. The hrst
vessel sailed Wednesday with 1000 bales OF
cotton.
W. II. Snyder, late superintendent OF Adams
cxrrrss company in Virginia, has accepted an
appointment from IN, Baltimore and Ohio
EXPRESS as superintendent OF their lines in
Virginia and West Virginia.
Capt. f.. Il. Haynes. Of King William, died
last week. Daring the war he was captain OF
the "L,c Rangers" which Gen. Rooney Lee
and Maj. Hev. Douglass had previously com
handed
One hundred dniars reward has been offered
for the apprch 'nSion OF James \. Atklns,
charged with the murder OF William llanry
Bowler, in Richmond.
Judge ShackIciorj, CT CulpcprT. has just
had a succ ,sslnl operation performed upon one
Of his eyes.
Henry Miller, charged with emh, zzlcment
at the Norfolk custom house, has been ac'
quilted.
The residence Of y. H. Montague, near
Christia2sburg, was burned Thursday ulght.
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Cg.ESE CO.nNERCE.

Arrived-Bosts K l. Grant, j W Morris ard
! X Anderson, To American Coal O." NJ i I'ce,
to New Central Coal Co; N Williams, TO j L
Depsrtcd-Bosts & Boothe. A Wintrng-
ham, L Bender, w Doer nor. Hubert = Kirby,
Nd nj LOWS, Bosmedetta, ID Amman. i Patton, j
A Alexander and K Grant
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Does your head ache? Uso lodillc's Head
ache Specific, and inst AZ sure az you DO cure
will be the result. Durang's Rheumatic Rem
cdy cures Rheumatism quickly. st
PANIC PR1cEs-All wool Boys OVcrcoats
at So. 90 at tho Boss Clothing House.
nov G NJ. BENDnEIM Proprietor.
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AUGTGNN SALES.

pUBLIC SALE-On TUESDAY, the 18th
A. day Of Novembar, 1877, tho undersigned
will soil, by public auction, on the promises,
lately occupied by Frederick Hoenstoin. decd.
near Ivy Hill cemetery on Tho Middle Pike. I'll
the PERSONAL PROPERTY Of the said
frederick Hoenstein, DECEASED, consisting Of
Horse, Cart, Wagons, Farming Implements.
about ton Of BAY, Household and Kitchen
Furniture, Beds, Bedding, &C., SC.
Sale to begin at 10 a. m. Terms-Cash.
JEFFERSON TACEY,
Administrator W. W. q. Gr
no l.cJts Fredk. Hoanstcn. dfc'd
DUBLIC SALE-On the THIRTEENTH
J.. DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1877, at twelve
o'clock H., the undersigned will sell by public
auction, for cash, at his residence. on The Lees
burg turnpike. one useful FAMILY CAR
RAGE, suitable for one OR two horses, ssid
property having been levied on for non pay
mont of taxes snd levies. Also, at the same
time and place. will offer for salo | HORSE
and SPRING WAGON, suitable f9r market
ing purposes. j. TACE4,
no 1-sots Treasurer Alexa. county. Va.
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SYNODlCAL NOTES. line Oyuo0 VI FlS'n'"
has been engaged during the entire day IN tie
trial OF Rev. Dr. 4 T. Baird. Gov. Maryo
spoke this mortiog and Rev. DR.. Pryor this al,
tcrnoou. 1t is the general belief however, that
the case will be referred back to East Hanover
PreSbytery for rev trial.
The Synod, this mtroing, adopted resolu-
ton to adjourn over from half past hive O'clock
this evening until Monday morning.
Many of the members, who are near hoiae'
left this afternoon, and others will leave TO-
night.
The appointments for preaching to morrow,
BY members OF the Synod, will be found 10 The
regular church notices in another column.
The Synodcal Communion Service will take
place, at the Union Presbyterian Church, to
morrow afternoon, at 'clock, and will be C m
Quoted by Rev Thco. Pryor and Rev. W. ".
Wilson. 1t will be open to sll Christian rco
pie. ,u
The trustees Of IIampdeu Sidney College,
DOW 10 attendance on the Synod, have appoint,
ed Rev. DR.. ID. B. Ewing the financial agent OF
| the College.
Rev, W. Frost Bishop. delegate TO The oy-
nod, was summoned 10 Petersburg yesterday oy
n tci csram informing him of the extreme illness
of his father, Carter H. Bishop, cashier OF
bank 10 that city.
CONFORMATION CouRT.-Julgc T.. NJ Lone,
presiding, Minor We Lee; IN cbancery; dccraa
authorizing expenditures for improvements
Allen vs.. ID cVeigh ct sls on petition CT Inc
Ba:k Of Old Dominion commissioners orderod
TO pay over money.
{. i. .Jat.sy & Go VS. il. G. Slsymskor Go ;
in chancery; K. II. Lucas, Sergeant, appointed
receiver, and case referred to Commissioner
Chiffon for report. :.
~ Lucas, committee # Daniel Bayliss,
WAS ordered to settle accounts and pay over
balance to Bsyiiss, ho having regHncu MS
sound mind.
4. ri. T. Hunter, Treasurer &c, vs. Ale1an-
Gria Canal Co; motion TO 4"ash e1ec"''o'i
granted.
Al the request OF Owon Nugent, his license to
SOL liuuor At tho corner Of King and Horny sis.
was revoked.
The Commissioner of tho Eovenun filed tho
cortlcatos required by tho MoN:tt liquor law
Tho Court adjourned until tho court IN course.
Nj. il. CuURcH Rev. Richard Norris
preached last night to crowded congregation
The preacher selected for his text Galatians, ILL.
y: 20 foolish Galatians, who hath hewltched
YOU, that We should not obey the truth. Two
or three persons went forward and several rose
for PRAYERS. These services will be continued
on Sunday night, when the sermon will be
preached by the Rev. DE-. Martin. :. most able
and eloquent divine Of The Presbyterian Church.
Next week the services will commence at Z
. click instead of 100.
OvERRoAnu---During the heavy gale and
storm Of Thursday night, the watchnan at the
Is. a. 0. Railroad pier At Shepherds. opposite
this city, imagining that he heard train com
ing, walked Out OF his Office on the wharf, and
in the darkness, missed his calculation, and
walked overheard. Fortunately he WAS able to
grasp the piles and pull! himself out with no
further damage than tho loss Of his lantern and
severe ducklng.
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IEEIITI NGS.
Arlington, Alaxsndria county

Arlington, Alexsndria county, Va,
November 9Th. 1877.
rTN0 THE STOCKHOLDERS OF TIE AK.
l. LINGTON TURNPIKE co. -Wo, tho
undersigned, stockholders of tho Arlington
Turnpike Company, holding marc than ono
tenth ofths capital stock OF the said company,
hereby give notice that a general meeting q!
the stockholders Of tao company is called 60 b.
held ct Columbia .;nhoU! House, Arlington. on
SATURDAY, the 18Th dsy o! December. Al /
o'clock p. n
Il. y. Smith. j.. 4. Corbet!.
S. y. Corbatt. ii. Z. Munson.
Esrvcy Bailey. Chas. B!itinger.
Is. +. Barrow.. Csc. w. Gray.
TnOy It'd
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~- CLEANSE TIE SYSTEM and purify the
blood QUlRK'S IRISH TEA will do this,
and relieve Dyspepsia Sick Hoadsche, ConstI-
PISTON and all diseases caused by arrangement
Of the Stomach or Liver. Sold by Druggists
Twenty-Five cents per package, making ono
quart of medicine, g tea cup OF which s dose
sD~IIARD Times dcmaud economy. Prac-
tics it. Eenovsto your soileu Gloves with JGu.
VEINS IN OEI.ESS KID GLOW E
CLEAN ER. It will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists. - cents per bottle.
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STOVES ARD THNgARE.

CTANSBURY & BRO,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES AND TINWARE,
Cor. King and Columbus sts.
We have just received ine supply of Cook
Stoves, Parlor Stoves and Ranges, which we
oIler worry cLclp. Prompt attention given to
tho tnos--such AS Roofing, Spouting, Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Place Heaters, Ranges and
Furnaces We solicit the public patronage
guaranteeing entire satisfaction. oct s
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its restorative powers. nov o-'t
say-TuE CORNER" $. W. or KING AHp
Fairfax streets, DEALHAM'%, is tho only
place to buy FIRST GLASS MERCHANT
TAILORS' CLOTHING ready mado.
First Glass Dress Suits $40. So so, Sc.
Business Suits, S. ST 50. So, 80, $40, Sl2, Ei3
SIG So &c.
Overcosts Of Finest Imported Rnavnr. Shtn
Lined, $40.
Do. Cut Beaver, both Sides vi:lhlo, $:5.
French Worsted %27.
Beavers SIS, SIS, ST. $50 and 81.
Finest French Broad Cloth Coats, Satin iinc
$50 end down to S..
Diagonal Coat and Vest of Finnst r'r'n"h
Worsted S25 down to IS, sc.
In FINE CLOTHING you can savh :'Ii per
cent and got them equal in all respects 10 NOR
chant tailors', and my CHEAP CLOTHING
is tho cheapest in tho market
s. DEALHAM,
oct5 GO King st., corner Fairfax.
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Nov. lO.-The mar
keL to day IL firmer and more active, and prices
arc higher Wheat sold up TO 1i3Al15 for
choice, with offerings Of 1865 bushels, and other
saes at 13%ali2 Com is in light receipt, and
prices ARC ytNrr; old mixed brought 81, and
new 5ja51 One lot Of Rye sold a. IS, and oil
the oats that wore offered woro withdrawn.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 10 --Vireina Gs. old, So do.
deferred "a; do consolidated 5S4 do "a series AZ
Cotton quiet middliny 1ci. Flour fairly active
and unchanged. Wheat-Solthorn firm and
higher Western strong and higher; offerings
amber l50al52; Western steamer III do: No. 2
winter red spot and Nov li2; Dec l4l: Corn
Southern firm; Western irn!e' and higher ;
Southern white old G2s6a; new 55aG0; do. yell
low cd g.; new 55s69; old Western mixed spot
Nov and Doc OBI; steamer &c; new Western
Oats steady ard unchanged Rye quiet, 6lsG2.
Hay dull &rd unchanged. Sugar steady al -
Coffee nominally unchanged. Whiskcy weak
ut l0aSl TO-!
NEW York, Nov 1O-Stocks Irregular. Mon
49,. Gold 1923 Flour dull and heavy: VIII eat
Q shade Grmer and quiet. Corn q trih9 better.
BANK STATEMENT.-New York Nuv'r To-
The following is the weekly bank statement: ~
T,osnc dpcrcnse ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S2JS SUt
Smnrin incroasa 2S29 G0L
Legal tondors decroasc.. .....".....""" .U2Soot
Drnos;ls increase. 1872 N
Circulation increase. E"', 4M
Reserve increaso.. l,"1''VO
COAL REr0RT.--The following is report Q
| the receipts and shipments of coal during lh'
| week ending to-day
RECEIPTS. tOnS
Amer. Coal Co., }. Ii. Parrot, jr., Ast... !, j."
Eaa,p Il Bait, Edward Herbert, Agent. ON
j. L. Agrnw Il Coco. j. lo
| NATAL 6.7S
| SHIPMENTS.
| American Coal Co.............."............ 81
| un,'n &, R,It " so
|
Total DOL
ss...r-.-.-..s.-.o----.-oAAr~.
I'DKT az HEE,Y.4!H,DKIS, .N'0I"R. 10
Sun rises Sc Moon sots........ . =
0un s.ds s. High water .....-. u u
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ARRIVED.
Str Suo, Baltimore to Broders u Go.
Schr IL + Cahada, Washington, ~ American
Coal Go.
PASSED UP.
Schr VIM IL Kennel, Hoboken. and John W
Hall, ----, for Georgetown.
SAILED.
Stmp Il G knight, New York, by Reed.
Sir ! WThomrson Loonardtown by "A Reed
Str Mattano, Nomini, by Brodcrs ~ o.:
Schr + Cabada, Grotpn, by American Coal
Company.
PASSED DOWN.
schrs Stephen Morgan, DighLon. Mass; j Is
Clayton, New Bedford; Emma l. Z WINDSOR,
Plvmouth; John w Hall, Pawtucket; Adolo
Truodel, New Haven; j B Darlington, New
Haven; Geo O IIalcck, Hoboken, from George
town
MEMORANDA.
Schr John c Henry, hence, at Petersburg 9Th.
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EIiSf, Of HIct1GrH.

Tic following is p list OF the leL!ors remaining
in the Postotlicc in this city November 10.
Persons calling for letters will say they ale ad-
yertiscd and give the date o. the list.
If not called for within thirty days, they will DO
cnnt IL, III l1nl ln1t or nilirn In MuShin zion.
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NJ OTICE-Tho Annual Mootng Of the Stock
~ holders Of the UPPER POTOMAC
STEAhibD AT co. viii! lake place on WE'D.
NESDhY, the li;h day Of November, -. Ten
O'Clock, At tno alexandria House. cor. of Prince
and ST AsaDh gts., Alexandria, Va
nov ID ?. H. TROTH. President
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

AlNG SIkEEI,
Announces y nav enterprise. He has arranged
his csrac;o,.s and comfortable parors for serv-
Ing delicious
uY;4rEE$ IN kLI. STYLES
u;iaG thu win!n; 10 ladies' ana gHntemeh in .
manner as acceptable ~ no serves leo Cream
tiuling tho sunii,cr. IIo insurcs
PLEASANT ROOMS AND FRESH OIS-
TERS,
tho pick Ct tho market, FRIED, STEWED
ROASTED, BKOILED, ESGOLLOPED and
RIA ~ st the lowest ratios.
IL Ira Cream, Water Icas, Soda Water
i'skcs, Pics, Fruit. Confectionery and TONIC
BEER, ct my own manufacture, always on
hand. FROZEN CUSTAED mado TO order
n4s-,!:dccs promptly attended, to and families
gi,pplini. oct 13-eotf
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IOLD TRIMMING BRAID, ditlarcnt
(J widths, at FERGUSON " BROS
nov ~ 81 King street.
~ENTa' NECK WEAR, largo assortment
" lust e ,tived q: ,n,,
o 96 King street
80 CASES = and 3 lb BE EFSTEAh To-
H(p MATOES in store and for sale cheap by
n.y. Il. W. AVERY, ~ King st.
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FssS2 SAE1& Esss. Ess;Fak'.

gTOR sENT-The DWELLING 81 the $. ".
Z, corner nf King and Columbus sts. Inquire
Of Or. ADAM, or JOHN ). CHAPMAN.
oct I.'--ZW
NOR KENT-Thc HOUSE aud STOLE 10
q 81 North Fsirf,sx 81. Apply ST no: king
street. locG-M WA.St!j J.. ;. DOWNHAM.
VTOK I & = 1.-TWO - " ELLIN & s on
E. WASHINGTON street: gas and water; seven
and eight rcci:ls; 7cas low; "nd T WO DWELL"
LNG;5 o. ST As.ph street; good water ut the
door; four rDo::l5 each. Apply to ELlLABETH
BROUNETr, No. 81 n. Washington St. sep l.
S7UE RMNT.--Thc STORE ROOM on the
6 northeast co:Enr ot King nnd Union stroets
-tMrbesa !nc.i:"G il t.; .:Ly f.: 2 grocery and
l.,.uu7 store. Apply 81 It's oiico. I'D lS-tf
vsY L., V;I.;,. l4iDhAND y &. ). Is Y.
~ JOHN $, BARBOUR, Receiver.
On H;:t :sMar Sunday, Nov'F' II, l"Ii' 49,
s;I,zer ;r.ias Viii run rs follows;
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Eas- DR.. PULTA, Of Cincinnati, says Spccr :
Port Grape Winoia pure, unadultcrated,o i Z Ina
favor and tonic qualities and is unsurpassed fer
its restorative powers. nov o-'t
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i!,.;i.h Bound, /. GROSS. Msll A.@co'Gdn
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES War Depart
memt. Office ofdse Chief Signal Officer, WASH
,moton, d. g.. Noo. 10. lS77-lO:3O .. NJ
For the Middle State, colder, clearing weather.
northerly wicd, rising barometer.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10-Stocks Irregular. NJ on
49,. Gold 1923 Flour dull and heavy: Wheat
. shade lirmer and quiet. Corn q trias better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-11-15
C & A. EXTENSION.

The reports concerning the Chica-
go & Alton Railroad Company, to the
effect that it is about to raise a large
amount by a mortgage on its proper
ty, have their foundation in the fol-
lowing facts: Mr.. Z. B. Blackstone
is in New York, and at the office of
Messrs. NJ. X. Jessup, Paten & Co.,
the Eastern financial agents of the
road. He is holding conferences with
the stockholders, to obtain their
views upon the advisability of extend
ing the road from Mexico to Kansas
City, one hundred and sixty-six
miles. Should the extension seem
advisable. the stockholders will au-
thorize the directors to provide for
the construction. The amount re-
CURED is generally estimated at 49,
900, 900. A majority Of the stock
holders who have consulted with Mr..
Blackstone have significd their APP
proval of the project. Bloomington
Photograph.
This 81 business: The men
now consulting OFT this project In the
east, are the moneyed men of the
road, and if they Wish to extend the
road they will do it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-11-15
LARDONIA ITEMS.

LApDoNIA, Mo-, Nov. II, III.
Last Saturday was quite a busy
day in town. The day was the first
pleasant day we have had for some
time and people came to town ssby
DOZENS" some to buy stock, some to
buy goods, some to turn the wheel
of fortune" guided by ''Uncle Benz
and some 'tjust to look on to see
what vas going on" The auction
GERS voice rose loud and clear at l
O'Clock p. m, and the people gather
ed around him with wishful looks and
involuntarialy put their hands in
their pockets to see if money was
there to buy those articles possessing
such rare qualities that he told of. /
don't think they really wanted them
but then the auctioneer looked SO
wishful for them to bid, and talked
SO pleasing, so earnest and with such
a truthful countenance Gall auction
GERS look that way) that the people
were brought to compassion and did
bid and buy, excepting one thing,
and that was s'Uncle Ben's" buggy.
There was between 5000 end 500
worth of property sold during the
day. At night there was a pleasant
party at the City Hotel, which lasted
till near the hour when then Sabbath
breaks in to silence all revelry, and
~"silent thought takes up her train OF
events" Every town and commune
ty have their busy-bodies and ours
is no exception. While, they conflne
themselves to innocent gossip &? it
matters not what they say; but once
in a while they go beyond this and
do great injury-some busy-body has
circulated the report in this county
and it has reached as far rs Chicago,
that our popular corn buyer, Mr..
Alhfeldt, is about to loose his corn, ii
being all spoiled, &C., &C., &c. Now
there is not a word of this true. Mr..
Alhfeldt called in to see us, and says
there is no truth in it. That this fa-
NOUS b~usy-body had better attend to
his own affairs and corn, if he has
any. Such a false report as this will
do great damage to Mr.. Alhfeldt's
trade and to our town, and farmers
too. No man has done more for the
town and community than he has and
such a report should be put down.
We think the singing school is
numbered with the things that were.
No weddings. 10 tell the truth
we don't feel in a writing mood to,
night, SO excuse us uueii u~s.. week
ANNIE Laura.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-11-15

which have resolved them into tleff
proximate elementaries.
Were we to speculate on the SUD
iect of ace we should say that ne
was. of a race of Indian giants, mat
once roamed in unrestrained freedom
over these plains and mountains.
That he was an Indian, we think is
clearly deducible from the shape OF
his head and the prominence OF MS
cheek bones, but when he lived or the
number Of the years ofhis pilgrimage,
are questions that can never be solved
this side of the 1shappy hunting
grounds" where his spirit has been
hunting for, perhaps, ten centuries or
more.
While we stood and surveyed this
mammoth product of an age long
past, we just thought if he could be
rehabited with flesh and blood, mind
and speech be restored, what a his
tory he could unfold, what stirring
scenes he could recount, what grandeur
he could describe and how he could
shame the liIiputians of this age.
We have no doubt but that it is a
p~etrifaction. Some think otherwise,
saw that it is a statue, but we think
everything negatives the idea of being
the result of the sculptor's chisei-
The tail of our neighbor of the Chief
tain. or rather the one of which he
speaks, is one of the highest proofs
of its being the body of a man, a
giant, in a state of petrification. The
tail is simply the termination of the
spinal column, and the reason of its
prominence is because the flesh about
it had decayed before the p~etrifaGtion
set in. 1t is not common to lind
sculpture among the Indians. o is
it usual to bury statuary; but these
are only drops compared with the
fact that the whole appearance and
the circumstances surrounding, prove
that it is the body of a giant of a
past age, perhaps of centuries. How
ever, the antiquarian can go to work
and find out more about this inter
esting specimen of the Aztec, the
| Amazonia of the Indian.
The great Snowman, p. L. Barnum
is expected here to-day to examine
the tsgiant'' OF Mr.. Conant. He will
probably secure whatever it is" for
This show.-Ex.