Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-04
Naws Of the Day.

First Lieut.. Wm. L. Marshall. OF tie En-
gioeer Corps, has designed an automatic cana
lock, capable Of beicg controlled by ooe man
and of such form and construction that the
larger the lock the more easily the ports may
be operated. Leading engineers say that 1t 10
destined to work 40 entire revolution 10 cana
engineering, and will render the navigation u
rivers practicable, which have been heretofore
REGARDED as impossible. Patents have been Sc
cured 10 this country and abroad
It is believed by some that Spencer, the ab
seconded President of the Chicago Savings lostl
tutiop, sailed from N. Y. Tuesday last for Eu'
rope. 1t has been ascertsned that there are
some valuable securities 10 New York belong
ing to the State Savings Institution, on whom
Spencer intended to raise money. but was pre-
vented on account of the want OF time. Aooth'
er report says that he is 10 Canada.
Archbishop BayIey, Of Baltimore, now lying
i'll at the residence of Bishop Corrigau, 10 New
ark, N. j., was on Sunday much easier and
suffered less pain than he had ter several days;
and while it could rot be denied that ne was
very sick, It's nevertheless gratifying to be able
TO say that stronger hopes OF Ills recovery are
entertained DOW than ever.
The Roman Catholic Bishop eff the dloces OF
Cleveland, Ohio. has issued 40 order to the
clergy and laity Of his diocese which contains
the following prohibtory clause :-"Ihe sale
of vine, beer, or any kind OF Intoxicating
Iiuuors at church picGica, Excursions, Festivals,
suppers, etc., is strictly forbidden, and will not
be permitted under any prctence whatsoever
An Auburn (Califoroia) dispatch states that
a fire thers Sunday destroyed the Chinese quar-
ter and number Of business houses and resi-
dences on Sacramento street. Loss about
$4,000
The back bone Of the miners strike 10 the LIE
high rcgian is brokeu. The speedy resumption
il expected Of 81 coiltrica 10 llszcton district,
the heart Of the Lohigh region. ThIrty.tWo
are 10 full operation.
The visiting Governors are NOW receiving the
inequalities Of the Chamber OF Commerce OF
New York, and will to day enjoy an excursion
on the river and view the various public insti'
tulions
A building fell yesterday 10 Cinciunali owing
to au excavation undermioicg The wall. Mrs.
KeaI was killed, five men were injured, two it
is thought, fatally, and it is believed that four
others arc buried 10 the rulns.
The City Council Of Augusta. Ca. which IS
entirely democratic, has passed series OF reso-
lu,ious highly complimentary TO President
Hayes, aud iovilipg him to visit the city dur
ing his Southern tour.
at the Baltimore Stock Board yesterday,
Baltimore and Obio common was offered at the
first Board at 10. with lCG bid, and closed
los bid, ll3 asked.
President Packer has rescnded the order
stopping the transportation Of coal from the
mines of tho Pittston Coal Company, and that
company will resume work at oEce.
The Newport Manufacturing Company. Of
Providence r. l., has called meeting OF its
creditors to day. The liabilities amount TO
$250,000.
James G. Kennedy & Co., clo!hiers, of Mon.
trea, made 40 assignment yesterday. Liabii.
ties SIS, 900.
The steamer Montreal was burned to the
waters edge Last night, at Maquams Bay. No
lives were lost. Loss $25 900.
Ex State Seoator Ovens, Of South Carolina,
recently charged with the State ring fraud is
dying 10 Baltimore.
WIN. Henry Smith has been appointed col.
lector 4. Chicago vice Jones suspended.