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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17
MISS CUNNINGHAM.

Itb.s been already stated that man OF TIC
name of Stebbing has been arrested IN TIE neiSn-
borbood of Port Deposte under Suspicion % ii"-
wing committed, orbeing concerned, IN the muir
40, If Miss Cunningham, as he had in his pos
session ring known to have belonged 10 'na'
unfortunate young lady Inc hollor u INC
Port Deposite Courier says
Since the arrest of George Stebbing, the most
minute and patient investigation haspeen mace
ofthose facts tending to prove the ~
uult ofthe accused. 1t appears that oteDplhs
e nv birth an Englishman; during his residence
in this country. sixteen or eighteen years, ne mas
uniformly borne an Indifferent character. nc
S bv trade shoemaker, but has been nuch GU
r.. Ged in the fisheries At tue time OF the muir
der, he lived in small house near riln DIP;
creek on one of the stage routes between 20. 6
more and Philadelphia, and about quarlei[ Ell. VI
. nile from the spot where the Dody OF MISS
cunningham was found. She stopped at Tue
fence in front of his house, about noon, Aplh =,
1903 the day on which she was iilul uciou' on 81.
Maid S. some money, aud proceeaeu III TIC -.
rrection of Charleston According 10 Inc tes.l-
mony of Stebbing in the trial OF Johh OoiiheIs,
he la}f his bouse an hour or two afterwards, and
proceeded in the same direction, in company
with several other persons. How ne empioyeu
the time between the departure OF MISS y. ana
his own leaving the house, Is not aScel ldiieu'
Several persons, and Stebblng among the resi-,
mention man who was seen in the vicinity on
the day ofthe murder. This man, 1t seems, was
a dark looking person. dressed in snuff color
ed surtout. and carrying sort OF knapsach.-
On this man, whoever he might be, the suspl-
cion of the murder has hitherto rested. Two
females were with S. at the time they met thls
man with the stuff colored surtout; one OF these
females testified that they saw this man IN the
morning. and the other in the afternoon; and
each said she had seen the man atno other time
a man NEARLY answering the description was
seen travelling on the road byseveral other per-
sons.
With respect to the ring Stebbing declared at
his late examination that it was found last spring
bv a certain Rebecca jennings and sold TO MN
for twenty five cents. Rebecca jennings, pelng
sworn. saws that she found the ring near Port
Deposit on the 7th day ofJuly last and sold 1t to
Stebbing for one dollar and a quarter. Rebec-
ca saws She lived with S. at the time Miss T. was
killed. Saws she saw handkerchief shown TO
several persons by S. as the property OF Miss
G.. The handkerchief was marked with two let
tiers. She does not remember what the hrst let
ter was, but thinks the last was G. Stebbing
told the persons to whom he showed the hand
kerchief that it was taken from Corners.
~ The ring is now deposited at this office.
II will be shown to any person who has know
LEDGE of the ring taken from Miss Cunningham
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Hard Case-The Ebensburgh Cambria CO.
Pa.) Sky, contains the following instance ofthe
service of writ of ejectment, which, considering
the advanced state of the inclement season, and
the character of the tenement, ought, perhaps
to be regarded as an instance of cruelty.
con Friday last the only remaining prisoner
in our jail, having served out the allotted time.
for small offence, was discharged by the jail
or, and directed to leave the prison. Liking his
late quarters better than those he had in pros
pect, he refused to go. The jailor having enhc-
ed him out of the jail, Immediately locked the
door and refused him admittance-thus effect
ing full Jail delivery. The jail rooms have
since remained without tenantsn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17
WASHINGTON, IUth JdI

Until Tread the first part of Mr. Clay's speech
on the deposite question, my opinion was deci-
dedly adverse to the repeal of the Force Bill.
The luminous Developments of the tendency
has made, have totally changed my views upon
this question. We know not what a Presi-
dent may attempt. We have alarming evidence
of what may be sustained when attempted or eff
fected in the name of a President He has seiz-
ed the Treasury with impunty. He must there
fore, be restrained as much as possible in the
welding of the sword unite cordially in call
ing for the repeal Of the law of last session. on
the subject of collecting the revenue, miscall-
ed the Force BiU.--Cin. Ga<.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

F0tdt Occmrence.--An attempt was made,
one night last week, to force an entrance into
the dry goods store of Mr.. Shriver, in Hanover,
Penn, by boring hole in the shutter so as to
admit of the Introduction of the hand TO remove
the bolt. clerk who slept in the store. hear
Ing noise, gotup and loaded gun. and at the
moment the robber had succeeded in making
room Tor his hand, and was about to draw the
bolt, the clerk discharged his gun at the open
ing. The discharge, it appears was made with
fatal ann On examination, shortly after, the
liieless body of a man was found Immediately
under the window. He had a wound in the
head, which, it was evident must have caused
instant death. The deceased was an entire
stranger known to none of the Inhabitants
MIR. King, the clerk, Immediately surrendered
himself to the civil authorities. And the court
being then in session at York. he was carried
there for trial. He was tried, at once on an in
dictment for manslaughter, and acquitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

An association has been formed in Albany
for mutual improvement, entitled the Young
Mems Association" to which the bounty of the
citizens of that place has been literally extend
ed. A list is published ofrecent donations from
ten dollars to one hundred dollars each, amount
ing to about twelve hundred dollars, and pre-
sents of books for library, to a very conside.
rable number. One hundred and siXty-eght
persons have subscribed as honorary members.
at five dollars per annum and large variety
of gifts have been made of useful and valuable
articles. In addition, one gentleman George
Cooke, Esq. has made the munifcent donation
of one thousand dollars, to be appropriated 70
the purchase of books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Mr.. Chambers, Of Md, for whom we have
great respect,-in presenting in the Senate on
Wednesday bill making an appropriation to
aid in the construction Of lateral Rail Road
between Baltimore and Washington, was ex-
ceedingy severe upon communication which
appeared in the National Inteigencer in oppo-
sition to the bill. The Hon. Senator was, we
think, clearly wrong. All structures upon pub
lie men or measures, from respectable sources.
and respectfully written, claim insertion in a
newspaper. To refuse them, is to violate the
liberty of the press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. II, 1884.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

IN the House of Delegates, on Monday last
+b. resolutions of the Select Committee on the
subject of the Deposites were taken up ana ai'ei
various projects submitted by Messfs au'Ahoi'
Nash. Bolts, and Hooe Of King George tne
whole subject was re-committed-a COURSE ieii-
dered necessary, by the changed position Oh tne
question produced by the action OF the s'ooA
holders of the Bank of Virginia
It was attempted to stife the whole business
by moving to lay the resolutions on tlie 'aDie'
but the House decided against it, 80 to AZ.
We subioin the resolutions moved by Mr..
Hooe, Of King orge,-congratuialins '''a'
gentleman upon his release from the trafhiiieis
of party. We are sure the people OF hihs
George will find no fault with their representa-
tive for the course he has taken on this subject.
Mr.. Hooe, of King George, submitted the fol
lowing:
Resolred, as the opinion of the General
Assembly of Virginia That the President OF the
limited States, in claiming his own the act OF
the removal of the DepoSites from the Bank OF
the limited States and it's branches, has pro-
claimed to the world, an open and palpable
usurpation Of power, which can never be tole-
rated by q people who regard the ConSututlon,
their rights and liberty, with due and becom-
ing solicitude.
g. Resolreds as the opinion of the General
Assembly of Virginia That the removal at the
time it was made, admitting it to have been
the act of the constitutional agent OF the gov
ernment,) was injudicious, unwse and prema-
ture.
g. Resolred, as the opinion of the General
Assembly of Virginia, That all future, federal
depostes should be made in the Bank or the
United States, in conformity to the law, and in
redemption of the faith Of the government,
pledged in its charter.
a. ResoIred as the opinion of the General
Assembly OF Virginia That no authority exists
in the Constitution of the United States for the
establishment of the present National Bank
S. Resolved, also as the opinion of the Gene
raj Assembly of Virginia, That when the pro
per time shall arrive, when the charter OF the
United States Bank shall have expired, that 1t
will be competent to make such deposltes OF the
public money in the State Banks, as to give
practical effect and perfect facility to all pecu-
mary governmental engagements or demands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

In the Virginia House of Delegates, last Mon
day, Mr.. Ball called up the engrossed bill au-
thorizing a separate election at the House Of
James MILAN, in Fairfax.
Mr. Ball stated, that since the bill was in pro-
gress a counter memorial had been received
from Fairfax from the consideration OF which,
the Committee had asked to be and had been
discharged--Nr. B called for the reading OF
the Counter Memorial and proceeded to state,
that he had declared HIMSELF at the polls, indi-
vidually opposed to precinct elections, but viii
ling to advance the wishes of his constituents IN
that respect. He conceived that the result OF
the election established that majority of the
People of Fairfax were not opposed to the prin
ciple and if it was justfiable in any case, 1t
was in the one referred to in the BILL which was
intended to accommodate those engaged in the
Potomac fisheries, many of whom were voters
without horses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Mr.. adams Address. Eight columns of the
Boston Daily Advocate of Friday, are filled
with an address from Mr.. J. c. Adams to the
people of Massachusetts, assigning his reasons
for having accepted the nomination for Cover
nor of that State, before the People, and de-
cined being candidate before the Legislature.
The Daily Advocate says this address is "per-
haps the most pungent article ever written by
Mr. Adams"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

m Paint 1feetinr.---The meeting on fen
po;a nc a. White Hall Garden, on Monday even
tho ended in g hurra Tor JaCASoli S+otas
annrova ofhis conduct against the o1'eu
Bank. The Jackson leaders aPP9ai g .err,lars
on the Ground. with strong body OF reguldi :,
vi . "a. thronohout the lower extremltles OF
n;t,s frnm Gallows Hill to the shores OF the
rd'apseu meeting he called at the Exchange, re-
nresenting the great trading ana Coihi ~ ,d
ferests of Baltimore, and there VIII De oullu d .a
expressed the real feelings OF the clay, ", the
exp. which have so seriously depressed the
Business and prospects Of every member OF !le
community who is not dependent upon oiiioo
and Government patronage Tor ms lViIS.
anu So'o'i Baltimore Patriot.
Among the papers stolen nom the I illlauoi
phia Bank, on Saturday last were one NUM- &C G
and fifty hundred dollar noles, diiio''9
teen thousand dollars. = -,
We have ascertained the truth of a remark
BILE circumstance, reported yesterday pil hiuoi
doubted A few weeks ago the Mayor leuoiy
ed an anonymous letter from LoulsVile, IN n c.
lucky. informing him that, on the t1'sf jar SUI
dan. after the time when the letter Would pro-
badly reach him, an attempt was 10 oe iiau5 W
experienced and skilfu rogues, to enter ana 10
rob one of the Philadelphia Banks Inc intel
lioence thus conveyed to Mr.. Swift was lnme-
diatelv sent by him to the Cashiers OF all our
Ranks: though both he and they then thought II
not improbable that the writer was ho0rer.
The Bank offers reward of $4,000 for the ap-
nrehension of the thieves and the restoration OF
the money. The anonymous informant VIII
probably come forward again.--Phllad. enron.
Bropn, the Forger, foapm to Naly-A letter
from Paris, dated Nov 18th says: " Brown VINO
lately committed forgery in your city has peeh
here He came passengerin the same snip WIN
a lady of your city, (Mrs o. and after her ar
rival he requested her to give him letter OF IN
PRODUCTION to Lafayette. In the mean time ano-
Their packet having arrived and brought news OF
his rascality, she declined his request, giving hm
TO understand that she knew more about nm
than he was aware Of The next day he fled 10
Italv Boost. Mercantile.
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DIRECTORY.

DIRECTORY
TNHE merchants, mechanics, and others. of
Il Washington City, Georgetown, and Alex
andria, are respectfully notified that full Di-
rectory for these towns will be put to press i'm
mediately. Those gentlemen who are DESTROYS
of having advertisements inserted in the same.
are requested to call upon the subscribers. two
doors below Gadsby's, Pennsylvania Avenue.
The terms of advertising are for not more than
one page, S. Those persons who address the
publishers by letter will pay postage and en-
close five dollars with advertisement or their or
ders will not be attended to.
E. A. COHEN G. Co
Washington, jan 16-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

A suit was not long since brought against the
Corporation of the city Of New York, to recover
compensation FOR injury done by their neg..-
gence in permitting one of the highways to re,
main in such a bad state Of repair that The
horse of the plaintiff was injured and his gig ia,
mayed. There was sewer under the street
and one of the arches having given way, The
horse fell, and, rising, ran away with the GIG,
which was totally destroyed. The person IS
capped unhurt The Judge charged that the
Corporation was liable for the damage, unless
it was satisfactorily proved that they had done
all in their power to repair the damaged place,
and at the same time to keep passengers on then
guard. Ordinary care in driving was also 70 be
shown. The Jury decided aganstthe Corpora
ton, and gave the plaintiff $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Speaking of the resolutions adopted by the
House Of Assembly of New York against tie
Bank, the Albany Daily Advertiser justly re-
marks that if Mr.. M'Keon had moved that
black be henceforh called rhite, he would have
precisely the same vote The collar men are rea-
dy for any thing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17
The bill was then passed.

Mr.. Shepley, Of Me.,-like another honorable
gentleman, contends thatthe present pecuniary
distress is all humbug!-and thinks so because
great sales of wild land have taken place re-
Gently at an advanced price'' There's rea-
son for humbug!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17
TO RENT

And possession giren on the 22d instant,
~ That we'll known STAND formerly oc-
Na4 cupied by Dominic Bancroft deceased, as
Refractory and Oyster House. and more recently
by Mr.. John West as a Tavern; for either of
which purposes it is we'll suited, being in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of the Market House. For
terms applyto EDW'D. BURCHELL,
jan l3-eo2w Guardian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Steam Packet Tirginia--This vessel arrived
at Charleston, on the 80 inst. from Norfolk az
ter suffering severely on the passage. The pas
sengers, on their arrival at Charleston, publish
ed note of thanks to the Captain for his cooi.
ness and untiring vigilance during the whole
passage. On the passage there was a tremen-
dous gale, when the head Of the foremost was
carried away: the boat afterwards got aground
owing to the very thick weather on Cape Ro,
main Breakers, and wast in most perilous STU
of the foremost and mizenmast was cut away,
and SO would have heen the mainmast but for
the dread of injuring the machinery; several al
ticles Of weight were thrown overheard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

The incidental debate that sprung up in tie
Senate on Mr. Clay's resolution relative to Civ
mo further time on the Merchants bonds, gave
rise TO the expression Of the opinions Of several
Senators as to the present distress. We give
Mr. ShepIey's and Mr.. Browns sentiments, with
as we think, appropriate quotations. They are
curious enough:
ono petitions had been sent to Congress com
nlaining of the distress, if distress there was II
would be time enough to take measures to re
lieye the wants of the public, when they should
nettion on the subject He did not believe that
there was any distress existing--it was all ina
ginary. "M!-[ Mr.. Shepley, Of Maine.
q am Sir Oracle!
And when ope my mouth
Let no dog bark Shakespeare.
"He believed. however, that the amount Of
nublic distress had been greatly exaggerated
He had received information from commercial
men. that there were not more failures than usu
al-men would fail every year"
[lMr. BrOrn, ofMC.
"Ths is the very error of the moon"
Shakespeare.
Now, opposed to such crude opinions we have
the statements Of practical men
Mr.. Silsbee said:
"The gentleman (Mr. Shepley) had said thar
property had not fallen in value. He. Mr.. S,
wished that he could bear testimony to this fact
But he knew and felt the contrary He fcl, that
property had fallen in value"
Mr. Chambers said:
"There was not a man in his State who had
not to lose 90 cents per bushel on his wheat
not man who had not to lose from s. 10, to u
cts. per bushel on his corn in consequence Of
the outrage on the rights Of an institution Sc
lemnly secured by law"
Mr. Poindexter said, in moving to postpone
the subject till the next day
"He should then be prepared to say some
thing on the impedments which had been
thrown in the way Of the usual facilities enjoy
ed by the southern planter, in consequence OF
the removal Of the deposites These Difficult
ties he should show to be Of a much more Sc
rious character than had yet been described
and productive of more deleterious effect"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

We omitted to notice last week, that Francis
F. Key, Esq, passed through Cincinnati, on his
return from Alabama to Washington.
Gin Gaz. Jan g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Mr. Rice, the original slim Crow" passed
through Baltimore yesterday, on his way to
Newly orl, from successful Southern tour
During his stay at Richmond Col. VIM. John
son presented him with a splendid Eclipse colt
valued at Ten Thousand DollarS.-BdH Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

DRAWS THIS DAY
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit Of the Dismal Stamp Canal Co.
Glass No. 2 for 1884,
Will be drawn in Richmond Oh Friday Jan. II
prize of $4,000 prize of $4,000
do of 5000 prizes of 1000
do of 5000 10 do of 1000
Tickets 81 so; halves 25; quarters IL 1-2
To be had in variety of numbers Of
). CSaggSF.
Lottery 6 Exchange Broker, Aierandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

Literature Lottery of the State of Delaware,
Glass No. for 1884,
viii be drawn in Wilmington on Thursday,
January Is
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000.
Tickets 81 90; halves 90; quarters l 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

JUST RECEIVED ON SALE BY VIM M
MORRISON,
ELLIOT'S Almanac for 1894 This will he
~ found useful for every man of business. as
1t contains complete list of all the Officers of
the Government, as well as of the three Corpo-
ratlons in the District, including all Incorporate
ed companies, &c. Also, the Churchman'S AL
manac for 1884. ian II
JOB PRINTING ne.t,1, exoo,,taa - .h;s oeoo
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y. wv. VyOEE'EH"s

DRAH,S THIS DAY
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit of The Dismal Swamp Canal Co..
Class No 2 for 1884,
Will be drawn in Richmond on Friday, Jan. II
IS Numbers---11 Dralvn Ballots
SPLENDID CAPITALS:
nrize of $4,000 l prize of $4,000
/ do of 5000 20 prizes of 5000
10 Capital Prizes Of 700! &c. &c.
Tickets $4 so; halves 2 rs; quarters II 1-2
To be had in variety Of numbers at
q. S. NEaaHsSE'S
LOTTERY OFFICE,
Corner of King and RoyaI streets.
sIE Seats taken for Washington and Balti
more in the Pilot Line Of Stages.
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DP4JT.S THIS DAY

DRAWS THIS DAY
Virginia State Lottery,
For The benefit Of tie Dismal SWamp Canal Co.
Class No. 2 for 1884,
To be drawn at Richmond on Friday, Jan. II
] prize of $4,000 l prize OF $4,000
! do of 5000 5 prizes Of 1000
10 Capital Prizes of 81 900! &C
Tickets S4 so; halves 225; quarters II IL
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Glass 2 for 1884,
To be drawn at Wilmington, Del. January II
sc Number Lottery-l0 Drawn Batlots.
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000.
90 Capital Prizes of $500! 80 do of $500! &c.
Tickets S4 so; halves 25; quarters II l-2
To be had in variety of numbers at
j. w. VzDEF'E'H's
LUCKY LOTTERY OFFICE,
Upper end Hing Street, near the Diagonal Pump.
Drawing ofthe Maryland State Lottery, Glass
No for 1884:
IS 90 Sc IS 33 4 SO 81 As IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-17

JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this office
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-12-06
SILK MANUFACTURES

A great establishment for the product
and manufacture of silk, is in progress
near Olneyville, Rhode Island. On II
most beautiful spot, aa association has
planted many mulberry trees, and intend
soon to have $1,000 of them ready for
use--large numbers being already four
years old. They have also some newly
invented machinery at work by way OF
experiment, winch succeeds well in reel
ing the silk from the cocoons-a very dit-
hcult and delicate operation.
We much admire TO see the culture OF
silk advanced, and its first most common
manufactures completely established. 1t
will afford n fitting and beautiful employ
ment for thousands of female es-and New
England might, (and, rs it were, with
bnt an etlort) add six or eight millions of
dollars to her annual product Of values
from this source alone.
1t is, on every account, to be wished
that new cmployments may be found for
women and girls, especially widows, and
orphans at home-to whom even the ear
ing oftwo or three dollars week ap-
proaches a state Of independence and
safety, and enables them TO live comfort
ably, according to their unostento,ious
and prudential views. We are not with
out the hope fyc, seeing many villages
or hamle's, ,(asylums Of virtuous, but
poor, females, where the culture and first
operation Of silk mayI afford q Wholesome
and happy employment to thousands.
Niles Register.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-12-06
NEW
ARRANGEMENT.

1nHE subscribers having determined 10 pay
- their whole attention 10 furnishing Gem
tlemen with SUPERFLNE s. COyNMON
CLOTHLNG, have purchased in New YORK
the last " eek, an entire new stock Of CLorHs,
CAssIMrRrs. VrsrINGs, sc. which they will
have made into Garments of the first style, at
short notice, warranted 10 fit with elegance and
ease.
They will az all times employ first rate work
men, and pledge ,hemsel, that there shall he
Z" no mist axe" in the style or workmanship
Gentlemen must perceive, that by this arrange
ment, they will at all times be able to find
better assortment Of Goods adapted TO then
particular use than can POSSIBLY be kept where
The attention is so much divided, us it must una
voidab'y be, by keeping large assortment, O
Fancy Goods TURNER & SALISBURY.
Waier-stpeet, Oct Is.