Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
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any correspondence that may have trans
pired between this Government and that Of
Spain, in reference TO the purchase of Cuba
The bill authorizing the Communication OF
Indian anunities into money, for agricultural
and other purposes, was passed.
Mr.. Doolittle gave notice that he would at
an early day offer a proposition for the relief
of Com. Paulding, against whom suits were
pending in New York city. for his conduct
in the Walker Nicaraguan affair.
On motion Of Mr.. Gwin, the Pacific Rail
rad bill was taken up.
A number Of amendments were offered
some of which were adopted, and others re-
iected.
In the House of Representatives, a bill for
changing the names of the steamers America
and Canada, and allowing them 10 receive
registration anew, was received from the Sen
ate and passed.
Mr.. Millson. attempted TO introduce a re-
solution instructing the Commerce Commit
tee to report to the House. the Senate bill re-
pealing the fishing bounty laws, butohjection
was nude.
Mr.. Stephens moved that the printing of
the views Of the minority of the Territories
Committee, relative to the admission OF Ore
gon, be authorized; agreed To.
Mr.. Cobb, from the Committee on Public
Lands. reported a bill to amend the act for
the compensation Of registers and receivers
of land Offices, by which the maximum of
their commissions and salary shall not be
allowed TO exceed $500 per annum; or that
rate, if the officer shall not serve a full year.
In explaining the purpose of the bill, Mr..
Cobb said that it did not effect the reduction
of present salaries, where the officers are
honest. but that it will operate to prevent pc
c~ulation successfully carried on under the
existing law. The bill was passed. Mr..
Cobb, from the same committee, reported a
bill r~eyiying and continuing in force the acts
passed in 1896, ~ and 81 for satisfying
bounty land warrants, &c, without llmita-
ton as to time: passed.
Also a bill amending an act providing for
the repayment of moneys paid to the United
States for lands enormously sold by the Gov
eminent passed.
Also. a bill allowing persons whomay have
/ settled upon the 10th and 10Th sections OF
land, (which are by law set apart for school
purposes, before the same were surveyed, to
pre-empt that section passed.
Also, bills to authorize the Legislature Of
Nebraska to have the 10th and Both sections
of public lands set apart in that State for
public schools: and providing for the survey
Of the western boundary of Minnesota: both
referred to Committee OF the Whole.
Mr.. Sherman stated that he was i'll receipt
accommodations containing grave charges
against certain civil officers connected with
the Navy Department.
These consist, first. of favorltlsm and vlo-
lation of law in awarding certain contracts,
and, secondly. the expenditure OF the public
monies for p~artizan purposes. instead Of the
objects for which it WAS appropriated. The
latter charge is brought by a Mr.. d. B.. Al
len of New York, and has reference to alleg-
ed abuses in the New York and Philadelphia"
~navy-yards.
In consideration Of these allegations, Mr..
S. moved that Il select "i three be
appointed to investigate the matter, and that
they have power to send for persons and pa
pers; agreed TO.
rJ,HE MOUNT VERNON PAPERS. by the
Hon. Edward Everett. now ready i'll the New
York Ledger, and for sale at GEORGE SIGHEHS
Book and Period;cai Store. -. Prince street. opro-
site HE Ga..ne Office.
HnIwer's New No,el-What Will He Do With
1t! price 80 cts.
Ballou's Dollar Monthly for February, the cheap
est Magazine in the world, Zoe.
Nick Max for February. very amusing, Zoe.
Another supply of the illustrated London News,
containing three splendid colorcd pictures. any
one of them is worth % cts, hut you can hav" the
three pictures and 40 pages of interesting reading
matter. beside all endless number Ot splendid
wood cuts, all for ~ cts. Call early and secure
a copy, for they gre going of like hot cakes. All
the Weekly Papers and Mouthlic> IN hand. and
every thing in the cheap Book and Periodical line,
at prices to suit the times. jan ~
cUPERIOR BLANKETS.-Wc have in store a
- supply of very superior Edinburgh, English,
and Domestic BED BLANKETS.
Also. n supply of French Cotton BLANKETS with
Canton maps. very downy and soft. This article Is
II great luxury, and very uncommon i'll this country.
Also. II supply Of beautiful Crib and Cradle
BLANKETS.
Quilted Comforts for double and single beds.
Mnrseilles, Dresden. Lancaster. .Allcndale, and
Dimity QUILTS.
The prices of all the above goods, in conse-
aucnce OF the advanced stage Of the season, Will
be exceedingly cheap.
CLAGETT ii DODS0N,
Dealers in all kinds of Furniture Dry Goods,
No. 4. Market Space.
Washington. jan l9-c"6t
4 SHBY a WOOD are now offering all kinds OF
n DRESS GOODS very cheap to make room
for Spring trade. We have still on hand a very
large assortment of goods to suit the season. also.
Irish Linens. line Bleachcd and Brown Shccting
and Shirtings. Gloves. Hosiery. Hoop skirts,
Counterpanes. Blankets. Flannels. &c. Those in
wan, are earnestly requested 10 call and examine.
No. l7O, king-street, one door from Washington
street. jan ~
NOTICE TO GAS CONSrMERS.-Al dclin-
y aucnts whose bills are not paid NJ by the 10th
of February, the Gas will he shut of from the
premises. without respect to pcr>ons-a rule which
i uniform, and operates on all alike. We hope Will
,iye offence to none. The end Of the fiscal year !,
! approaching. and | must render II strict account Of
my operstions for that time.
JACOB RONBURY,
;,r 1877 superintendent of Gas
NvOTlCE.-Thc subscriber has taken out letters
~ of administration OH the estate OF Thomas
q Atkinson. decd. Persons indebted to the es
tate. are requested to make early payment t. Nini
and creditors will please file their claims with h,m'
,ar;6ad bv AFFIDAVIT.