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Emma Grinsrrs Fate.


The dispatches from the Pomernnia have 70.
ported among the lost the name OF Emil druet NJ nHrt
lord, and have said that hen stoerase passcn.
returning home The person really meant was Emma
.peak word ot English She arrived at Castle Garden.
New York. from Lwickan, SnNony, In November 1877.
and landed sick She was taken 10 the hospital and
after an illness of several weeks, when she able
to come out her trunk WAS missing Ii contained
all her property She made her way 10 shis city
and here taken sick again. she the state Hos.
pital In New Haven. and there for nearly nine
months helpless invalid When she out Of there
she returned to Hartford but unable any work
and was in the hospital for nearly two months Persons
Of her own nationality found her out and gave her what
aid they could She grew desperate and tried TO
drown herself in the river, but was rescued by police
officer, Al length purse was made among her ao.
quaintanees TO send her home. Enough to buy her a
ticket and give her ten dollars raised. With this she
went 70 her death.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

On the Goth Of May 1857. Joshua Covey Of
kngsbuly Washington County, was convicted of NAL
treating MS daughter and was sentenced To lite lmprson.
ment AZ Dannrmura lie asserted both before aud alter
conviction ms innocence. During his long counuc.
mrnt OF tNcnty-onc years, nine which he has passed
paralyuc cripple. he did not la To protest NJ as the
Injustice Of his ate Recently Superintendent rlstury
became Interested m his tale, and Aiter making
due inquiries laid the case before GOV Robin.
son, BN the present law the crime IL punished
VAN only twenty one years IN state PRISON. with
deductions for good behavior The old man had already
served more than the extent OF that sentence and con
sequenty GOV Robinson listened to the old convicts plea
Tor mercy, and the 3Oth November the prison
9pened i9r him To hooble forth free man His we is
dead aud his daughter removed he does know whiher
lie has one sister living In ulens Falls whose home he
directed his way. Innocent or guilty, the world viii
SEEN hard 10 Joshua Convey, who forth from his
prison cell at the age Of II years helpless cripple
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

The height Of impudence was reached on
Sunday evening. when two sneak thieves on
tered the residence OF Police Justice OTTER
BoURG and stole two overcoats from the hat
rack. The Justice is a man Of action. aud. re-
CARELESS Of appearances. he ct once pursued
the robbers. Then might be seen the spectacle
OF outraged Justice. hauess. clothed In an old
alpaca coat and carpet slippers. dashing along
the public streets in pursuit OF fleeing Crime,
Fortunately reenforcements were at hand in
the shape q the Justices son. EUGENE. q young
man OF great running powers. His ability
recovered enc Of the overcoats. but the thieves
escaped.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03
Strong in his Pay Rolls.

Ancient Mariner THOMPSON figures that
the whole number Of vessels now in the
navy, commissioned for cruising and need
ing no immediate repairs, is 50. There are
~ other vessels that might be made SER
viceable, but are not; so that for the present
we fall back on 80. Now, looking from the
list Of vessels to the active list Of officers in
the navy, we find admiral, l vice-admiral,
II rear admirals, 25 commodores, 90 cap
tans, 50 commanders, 81 licutenant-com-
manders, and 250 licutenants-to say nothing
of subordinate grades, nor anything OF the
literally differed medical corps, pay corps,
engineer corps marine corps, and other
corps, where are officers by the hundreds,
with the relative rank Of commodore, cap
tain, commander, lieutenant-commander or
lieutenant, as the ease may be.
For example, in the pay corps alone are
found II captains, 10 commanders, 50 lieu
tenant-commanders, and 80 lieutenants, to
say nothing Of lower grades, ranking as
masters and ensigns. Finally, II we pass
by the bureaus and bureau officers, with
their relative rank, and turn to the retired
and reserved" list, some on duty and some
not, we find an addition OF "A rear admirals
alone, bringing the total number OF rear
admlrals, active and reserved, up to IS; %
more commodores, making the total 80 COM
modores, TO say nothing Of a dozen retired
medical directors with the rank OF commo-
dore; and so on down through the grades
Of captain, commander. &c.
With the active list alone, the Ancient
Mariner must concede that he is well off in
officers for his 80 vessels. He may feel weak
in his registry OF cruisers, but he must feel
strong IN his pay rolls
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in silver alone, which would Of course effect
q radical change in our standards Of value,
and upset commerce generally.
The silver men who have been admiIfng
the financial talents Of Mr.. SHERMAN during
the past summer and autumn will be apt to
howl at his inslnuation that the dollar Of the
fathers Is dishonest dollar, and would be
improved by being made an eighth or q
tonth thicker.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

The example Of Now York clergymen who
protested against tho disposing OF articles in
the Cathedral fair by the ticket or lottery sys-
tenn ia followed by Bridgeport pastors. who
have sent protest to the managers Of an enter
tainment there in which chances are to be sold
for the winning Of prlzos. What better. say the
shepherds OF the Bridgeport nocks than buying
tickets in any public lottery, is this railing for
watches aud for United States bonds But the
managers, with an eye to the profits, pay no at
tention to the protest, ana tho lotteries are to DO
run.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

The attempted robbery Of n Hoboken
street chr by armed highwaymen recalls the
recent daring outrage on Third avenue. by
which a car full of militiamen was taken ros-
session OF and one Of the passengers-an agent
oithe Third Avenue Railroad Company-robbed
OF large sum OF money. Although the robbinR
and manning OF Mr.. LAFETRA took place but
few months ago. Its perpetrators are still un-
discovered. The thieves who stole $50 900 from
tho unfortunate pickle dealer in Vesey street
last summer are equally safe from chnture. as
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

To THE EDITOR OF THE sunni. In THE
SrNs account of the disturbance AT the Paterson WgwAm
saturday last, Mr. Charles Berry denies being man.
alcr OF the nllson Sheppard Combination. Now, Mr..
~ rrY came 10 amt engaged 10 play A. ordinary
performers thc three nights We PLAYED two nights, and
tho uuld saturday. night went with the rest the
troupe to the box Office for salary Mr. horry
missing Hnd. ON quirlng, we found tt ht had escaped
log jumping over the back fence HLisoN sukrrAKp.
fAfkksON, Dee. /.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

Come TO add the figures, 1t is ascertalned
that more grain has been transported through
the Erie Canal this year than in any preceding
year. The aggregate. IS .735.50l bushels. is
double that carried in the season Of 1876 The
number Of boats clearing from Buffalo Is n
third more than in 1871 and the receipts for
tolls are correspondingly larger. Something
like 100000 bushels have gone east from
Buffalo by rail. also a very marked increase.
There is JOY in Buffalo. and it reaches all along
the line Of the canal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

Were there medal or chrome on offer for
the tersest comprehensive telegram Queen
VICTORIA would probably win it by her Sun
days Delighted at reception. Say So" This
despatch quite surpasscs in compactness
CRsARs famous Veni. pidi. rici. since two
thirds OF that was plainly surplusage. pici being
all that WAS required. When cable dispatches
are paid for word by word. TO combine fulness
and brevliy IN them is a triumph Of economy (;
and TO transmit fully and fairly the Queens two
distinct burdens OF information and command
in fewer than five words would puzzle most
people At all events TO exceed this royal brew
ity without sacrificing sense or sound. would
occupy an amount OF time (which is money! that
might cease to make success economical. Had
the Queen and her daughter been experts in
the tongue OF tho formers great grandfather.
she might have accumulated into one formi-
dable German polysyllable several Inches long,
the latest domestic or political news but. using
only the Queens English, as she did we think
her clearly eAtitled to the championship.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

John Schickling, OF III Forsyth street
kndly.iaced German whose white hair won for him the
respect Of Justice Wande burst INTO he accused
his son, Henry sehickhng of striking him, " have
done all could Tor him. the father said, hut he Will
70 TO the bad sent him to Europe. hoping 10 reform
hun but 1t was no use. Now must appeal 20 justice
His mother Is dying At this present minuten Henry
Is hckg who did not seem 10 care, was remanded IN
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Ar,ertesu Institute-fnternsticna Dairy rair
nsetb'- Th-atr~-That Laas O. Lowrisa
us~-ery Ih~atr--rh. Foundins-
nrssa~sy rhestre-Otto, German.
rita Avesv@ Ih-stre-Richelisu
Poiiy Theatre Little NJ Peen.
Gr.ss Opera Trss--- Our Boarding Honso
hgee--, Iheetr~- Double Marriage.
New YsrL Aq.srt"us-Hr~dvsJa ad ssthst
Nshis.. Gsrtos-R Round the world IL Iighty D.ys
Yarh Thcstr~- Comedy Of frrora
st. james rheatre-oirone uiroiA
steisv-sy ttsti-coucert
sa. Franchises Mlsstr-i--nroaiwsyc cor. 2o'h o.
ste -Aa - rheatre-Alnasta Life
Tssy Pastor. Op-ra us...-vArietH Matinee.
Is-atre Ce@iq-e-vsretr
tA.is. square rheatre-rfs Bankers Daughter.
NNaIlaok's ub-atre-Our Club.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

In his annual report the de fdcto Attorney
General expresses an anxiety for additional
legislation to protect United States officers in
tho discharge OF their duties. and desires to
have law passed superseding the state statutes
against murder when Federal official is tho
victim Of the crime. He tells the story OF ballot
box stulIlng in South Carolina. and alleged in
limitation in Louisiana. and asks for more
money.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

Advertisements for THE WEEKLY Sun, is
sued to-morro,o morning. must b. handed ~ Uis
sttystng CeJOrs siI O'Clock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

II the Sublime Porte has decided to abolish
It's legation In Washington, the Sublime Porte
has done an uncommonly sensible thing. Tur-
key has no more mood Of or use for. Minister
at Washington than at Samoa-not so much
indeed since Geographic communication hAs
not yet been effected between Constantinoplo
and Samoa. 1t ia a sheer waste Of money, and
Turkish finances are not ut present in n con-
dition to warrant needless expenditures.
Assuming that tho report is well founded.
the Sublime Porte has set an example which
the American Congress might follow with profit
to the Treasury. and without tho slightest In
jury TO the country The only sufferers would
be- tho docayed politicians and literary mon
whom we arc at present supporting In more or
less elegant idlcncss in the various capitals,
and tho decnying politicians and literary men
who hope in due time to succeed them. Tho
true philosophy Of our so-callcd diplomatic
service was expoundcd. forty years ago, b. the
pious Editor:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

nre alec the burglars who took 100000 from
the Manhattan Bank. the deepoilers Of Mr..
STEWARDS grave. and the highwaymen who
knocked down and robbed JOSEPH W. HALE's
cashier on Ninth avenue.
Meanwhile Police Captains RoBBINs. SAuN-
DERs. and McCULLAGH continue TO draw their
pay IA usual, and Police Captain WILLIAMS
recommends the concentration OF all the dis
reputable houses in tho city in one precinct
presumably the Twenty ninth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

In a communication TO the Joi Mt Commits
sion having under consideration tho question
Of transferring the Indian Bureau to the War
Department. Gen. SHERMAN says: "Wo do not
wish to transfer our army TO civilian manage
ment." or course not. The epauletled arsto-
Gratis OF the army would much rather run the
army without civilian management. but they
have no objection whatever TO be supported by
civilian money. The whole spirit Of Gen.
sHERMAS's communication Ia such az 20 stamp
him as an unit person TO have charge OF the
Indians. War-war-war-is his theme. He
foresees more Indian wars near at hand"
and is evidently anxious for the fray. Though
be talks smoothly about civiizng the Indians,
1t is apparent that ho regards the bayonot as
the great ciyillzer,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

citizen had been deprived Of his constitu-
tional rights.
Tho House very promptly got into q
jangle. 10 heard the message through, and
then Mr.. WooD launched forth sarcastic
criticisms on that part Of 1t that limited at
cases OF intimidation in South Carolina and
Louisiana, and he read Mr.. HAYES n lecture
for changing his policy and submitting to
bo led by the nose by the radical wing Of
the Republican party. Mr.. WooD inquired
why the DAVENPORT outragcs in Now York
city had not been especially mentioned In
tho document Four thousand legal voters
had been thrust into cells, and eleven thou
sand more had been prevented from voting.
Messrs. GARFIELD and HALE hurried to
HAYEss defence. Mr.. Cox created merri-
ment by reference to tho Maine elections,
and Mr.. TOWNSEND said something about
cipher kilograms that the reporters couldn't
hear, but at which members laughed.
Thereat tine House adjourned in excellent
humor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

" Idu believe So wise an good
To sem out furrin missions;
Thet Is, on sarun umicr-tOUd
An orthvdox conditions.
| mean nine thousand dolls Ief ann,
Nine thousan more fer Uuiht,
An me to recommend man
The place 'Ould jest about 1T"
Since then the submarine telegraph has revo-
lutionizcd the conditions Of international inter-
course. Forty years ago n Minister really did a
liulo work for his money.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

This timo the collision is in tho Mlssis-
sippi River. and tho number OF victims Ia
twenty. Two steamboats, arc sweeping at full
speed around a point. The wind is blowing.
rain is falling. and the darkness Of early morn
ing obscures tho view. They are going in op-
positc directions. and before one pilot has
recovered from his astonishment at tho pres
cnce OF the others boat. comes tho crash that
sent tho Cotton Valley to tho bottom with
score Of her passengers and crew. II was In
rounding q point that the Princess Alice was
struck in the Thames two months ago. with
n loss OF nearly seven hundred lives. and II WINS
in open water. miles from land that the Pom
erania WINS last week in collision and lost. and
with her two score OF lives. II these frequently
recurring disasters teach any lesson. 1t is that
safety cannot be- had whore unceasing vigilance
Is lacking. How little that lesson is hoedod is
shown by Sundays catastrophe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

This Is n shocking story that comes from
Ohio A middc-agcd Clergyman. n Presiding
Elder famed for his exemplary life. his olo-
quence in the pulpit. and his zeal in the tenn
perance movement is found Keeling about the
streets. stupidity drunk. rolls in the gutter with
the policeman who ATTEMPTS 10 arrest him. and
when taken TO tho station house ls In such a
condition that men have to look twice and
closely before they recognize in tho mud COW
cred sot tho Presiding Elder His clerical
brethren think that it is case Of sudden in
sanity.
Perhaps 30: but some men md clcrgymcn
have fallen as suddenly and as low. Let him
TINT thinkcth he standoth take heed" said the
Apostle; and the warning is as much needed in
our day rs in his.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-03

1t is interesting to learn from the annual
report OF Honest JONI SHERMAN that the
Alaska Commercial Company has taken during
the present season the maximum number Of
100000 seal sklus allowed by law. and appears
TO have faithfully complied with all tho condl
tons OF it, contract with the Government"
Honest JoHN SHERMAN himself is not entirely
unconnected with this impudont monopoly
which needs investigation about as badly as
anything on the continent. Notwithstanding
that he feels warranted in disuosing Of II in ii
single complimentary paragraph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-11-21
Alexarlorriiia 6ax'&tttt
THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. Il, 1879.

COMMERCE IN THE ARCTIC SEAs.-There IS
ono hardy navigator who purSues laudable
ambition to explore the Arctic regions In the
way in which all the early discoveries were
made in other seas-by commercial ventures
This is Captain Virgins. 10 1877 be made a
voyage to the Kara Sea, the Cult OF Obj ADD
the mouth Of the Ienisei River, on the Arctic
coast of Siberia. His report of his experience
there and the differences drawn were that Voy'
ages could t.. made slong that coast in summer
ali the way FROM the Northera Ocean to the
Pacific, aad that they might be made CONNER
cialiy important. An fort was made to inter
est the British Admiralty 10 the subject ard to
induce the government to defray the expense
Of an exploration that would ultimately. 1t was
held, develop great trade in wheat But the
government would not undertake it. in the
last summer Captain Virgins repeated his voy'
ace, and carried cargo from Liverpool to the
mouth of The Obi and returned with another OF
The products Of the country. He made in that
Arctic bay ths singular discovery that con-
mcrce mole or less irregular now actually exists
between the Siberian rivers and Hamburg. Nv.
Y HcralR.
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Opening and Closing OF the Mails.

CLOSING.
Washington. L. c., North and Northeastern
mails II M. and S SO p. m.
Western mails so and 80 p. nj.
Southarn mails. via Richmond, Va, % a.
III. and GO p. III.
South western mails, via Lynch burg, Virgins.
{brough maiD 6 UO q. 10. and GO p. 10.
Alexandria to Lynchburg, Va, (way nails
including through mails. 6 % a. IN. DsnVille,
Va. 8 Gu 2. m.
Manassas Division % g. m.
Alexandria 10 Round Hill, Va, CD a. N.
OPENING.
Northern snd Western mails, via Washing
ton, u. c., 30 q. IN. end 2 90 and 6 % y. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, Va s so a. N.
and 90 =. N.
Southwestern rnsils via I:ynchburg, Virginia,
Through msils) 80 q. m and 70 p. m. Dan
vile. Va, l co p. m.
Southwestern mails. including way mails on
Midland Railroad s so a. m. Manassas Divis-
lon 80 @. m.
Round Hill to Alexandria, Va, 3 80 p NJ.
Office Hours-Ofiice opens st 80 a. H., and
closes at % p. m.
Sunday Hours-Ohice opens at 45 a. NJ, and
closes at 80 8. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-11-21

AUCTION SALES.

yrKUSTEE'S SALE-By virtue Of deed of
Z. trus. from Robert Wiley and wifs dated
the 18Th dsy of November. ISL, recorded
iber II, No. 4, folio DIE, and for the purposes
therein mentioned, l shall offer by public auc-
ton. at Fairfax Court House. on MONDAY,
the 10th day of December, 1873, County Court
dsy) the TRACT OF LAND therein mention.
PA acres, roods and poles, being part of the
roal estate known IS the bradley Tract" adj
joining tho lands OF Richard ?. Trce, John
Hais!ip snd others. absat miles from Colches-
ter, and II miles from q station on the T., +. Il
+. r. K. The improvements consist of COM
Portable FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, barn
and other outbuildings; it has sn abundant sup
ply Of wood and timber, and is excellent far ming
land. Sale 20 take place between II and o'clk.
Terms-Cash. ANY further information may
BIO obtained upon application to Thos K. Love,
Attorney 1T Law, Fairfax Court House, W..
nov l3-ts THOS. N. CARTER. Trustee.
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X TASHINGTON s nNiO HAIAauAu
WINTEH AKRhEG GiiEAI'.

otriiL!IE DIk. ~ lti'.
The MAIL II.AlN VIII leave Wasting :....
at . % z. II. a0d Ecxa!,ra q; g . 3. II. l:.!}.
except Sunday; pass I.cosbGrg gciAg #~.te
ward, 81 II Ii =. Ill, ana arrive III l!oGGG I.a
ut II Ii. i,oaYe l.ound HI H. 1880 p -; i.
Leesburg, going !".s;!. J.. ~ j.; H.. IA. =
rive II Alexandria ST. $40 p. IT.. "@ .
Washington $50 p. III.
The ACCOM- MOD .TiUH TE&i-; 90
leave Washington at I % !, ~, :.E%i A!o&n:rts
at A p p. IN. daily. EXCEPT Snnl.y, a;i aril."
At LeesGurg 1T L ~ p. III. Leave L@cshGrg r.
60 a. NJ. and arrive ri Z l"GaHugI:. :.t u
and Washington y! s 80 4. n.
Ess- Passengers icDal Washington viii .'...:
tho Washington aid Ohio cars rs tau i!alliEHl.
il Potomac i.ai!:o;.d 'i,.;Gn - , q q. "ll f..
p. H.. sDd 10 through without caanG2 G; ~.
Tho % IL. n. train f'roIr Ale2an3rIn an@ -.
p. III. tr.in from Ro"nd E!il conm&c! .! t:."a&
Hi With Harris Daily H;no or to@"'.c.
for Snickarsvilla: EersyY:!lc .nA Fj,aoh@.:"~,
also with Roan,ora Line OF Uusc:!rG, "a oh I"s':
Lsesburg daily for lAidic and AiGd!oaJEE.
Both t,a!ns, westward make cin2; coth@"u".@
Ut Vienna, with siisaous I.nr oi Stage i"r F"'r'
lux Court House.
GOnE Da nsIstie,i EfeEs@ft=. IS els Es<T :r2ist
ARsssuni tickets, Gt5t-
i. Il. hEEHLE:
Get j,-ti ti,n2Cr! 'i'24sa T. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-11-21

NOVELTIES IN DRESS Doors AND Shoes
The most elegant assortment Of tho latest styles
Boots and Shoes ever socn in this country,
COMPRISING all the latest fashions. All OF these
goods have been made to our own order, under
our personal supervision, and according to our
idea of the tastes and wants Of the retail
trade. We shall be most happy to exhibit
these beautiful goods to all, whether they de.
sire to purchase or not WADDEY,
Get Lift ITO klng street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-11-21
ROOTS And SHOES,
BOOTS ARD SEzasES.
W. 3. WADDEY =,
IL now receiving his
FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF
BOOTS & SHls .Esssy,


And is happy TO state that 10 is now prepared to 10
show the finest line of Boots and Shoes. CT al
grades, that has evor been exhibited IN TINS CITY
a great variety of now styles, very msny beng
private patterns, of which he has the exclusive
sale in this market.
SPECIAL INDUCEMEFT viii 10 offered
in every kind of goods in his lire.
He has just added to his stock Of line goods
large line of medium priced substantially made
Doors and SHOES, which he is Offering at prices
to suit the times. II is certainly the best IS
sortment he has been able to show, end they
are TO be solo at lower prices than over. Ho
cordially and confidently invites criticism. and
an examination and inspection Of his stock, feel.
ing assured that his customers will be convinced
that it is his aim to give the best goods at TIC
lowest prices. lie has large and varied as
sortment of HEAVY Boots and SHOES. suit
able for farmers and planters, TO which M III
vites the particular attention Of COUNTRY MER'
CHANTS, being satisfied that he can sell them
cheaper than they can be bought this side OF
New England. Don't buy dollars worth OF
goods in our line until you investigate his stock.
MEMS HEAVY Doors, EROGANs and PIoW
SHOES regular Clod Smashe!s to lace up high,
30 as TO keep out real eststo or suhsoil, proof
against rattle snakes. anu splendid TO kick stab
born mule with.
w. B. WADDEY, 10 King street.