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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
at short notice and at the lowest cash rates.
BY Green e. Wise. AuctiOneers.


10y VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
D executed by the National Building and
Manufacturing Association and Brick, Sand
and Gravel Company, to secure certain cou-
pom bonds, amounting to $25000 which deed
Is dated I'D December 1867, and recorded in
Liber Y, No. 3, page 2l8, the undersigned
Trustees therein named, will, on MONDAY,
the first day Of March, 1859, expose to sale, at
public auction, at II M, in front of the Mayors
Office, Alexandria, Virginia, the following prop
erty, viz:
Of Alexandria containing between ninety and
bounded on the west by the Alexandria and
Washington Turnpike road on the east by tho
Potomac river; on the north by the lands Of
the late Thomas Hughes, and on the south by
the lands of Lieut.. Hunter, together with all
BUILDINGS and improvements erected there
on, and TOOLS, MACHINERY and OUTFIT
used and to be used by them to carry on their
trade and business, together with the franchises
and all the privileges, rights and property OF
the said company; and also their patent right
for the manufacture Of brick in the District OF
Columbia and county of Alexandria. Virginia.
TERMS-For the real estate. sufficient cash
to pay $500. with interest from 9th day of Au-
gust, 1867, and the remainder to be paid in two
equal instalments Of $2500 each, with interest
from August 9Th, 1867, the first on the 9th Au-
gust, 1869, and the other on the 9Th August,
1870; the residue of the purchase money, if
any, to be paid, with interest from the day Of
sale on the said 9th August, 1870
The bonds of the purchaser to be given Tor
the deferred payments, and deed OF trust TO
be executed to secure them.
For the personal property frsnchlsGs1r &C.
terms cash }. DEAN SM!Ih,
GEO w RRENT
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The undersigned Trustee, named in the deed
from j. P. Bonnel to him, dated August 9th
1867, and recorded in Liber Y, No g. page 81,
which was given by said Bonnell to secure
Mrs. Virginia Scott the payment of the sum of
$500, mentioned in above advertisement, as
above indicated byJ. d. Smith and George w.
Brent Trustees, and will join in making title
to the same.
dec 26. cots S. +. BEACH, Trustee
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CITY ITEMS.

S. DEALuAM, 1O8 King street, invites atten-
ton to his elegant assortment OF ready msde
Clothing for men and boys, which he Is closing
out at reduced prices on account of the lateness
of the season. ueC OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

.NUAVA JELLY and Preserved Ginger, in
II store and for sale by
G. VIM. RAMSAY.
an2 TAT King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

MS-George & jenkins justly celebrated
Il Sugar-cured Hams received and for sale
* GOULD s. WILKENING,
len l6-4w No. so North Royal ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

POTOMAC SHAD AND ROE-Potomac
[ Shad in barrel s. Shad Rec in kits and
kegs For sale THOMAS PERRY,
dec 80 10 King street.
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every CHEAP AND GOOD,

tSTE HAVE in store prime lot of Roll
~ Butter, which we will sell cheap
BROOKES u TAYLOR,
en- % LOG Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

Imperial, Y Dung Hyson,
l. Japan and Black Tea for sale by
GOULD Il WILKENING,
jan 84w No 80 n Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

ITALIAN MACCARONI,P Pineapple Cheese,
Il Factory do Msrylsnd Hams, uncovered
received to- day and for sale by
jan IL j. Q. MILBURN.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
OBITUARY.
cOMMoDoRE wM. D. sALrER.


ELIZABETH, N. D., Jan. Accommodate VIM.
OF the heart, his residence East Jersey street. on
Sunday morning about 3 o'clock. Commodore salter
a native OF this city lie much respected by all
knew him for his many rterlng qualities Of heart
and mind and endeared himself 10 all by his generous
happy disposition. Commodore Salter on the ro-
list Of commOdoreslOf the United statee Navy and
the oldcsliyng high naval officer, with the exception
ofRearAdiura Stewart OF Philadelphia. lie sappoint-
ed midshpman in 1902 and attached 10 the American
frigate Constitution, which commanded by Captain
Isaac Hu during her action against the British frigate
GueTriere, the 18th Of August lsl2 lie the last
survivor Of those board this vessel during that memo
rabc event He also served with galaDtry on various
vessels which have borne prominent part IN tho history
OF American naval warfare. Ho appointed com.
mander at the Brooklyn NayyYard in 1856, and led the
position until 1859 In 1868 he ordered to report the
war Department. and assigned by the Secretary Of
War upon commission to examine vessels. From this
duty he was relieved by the Naval Department in 1866
SINCE thai tune he has been living iD Elizabeth At the
time OF his decease he was sevenyfour years " age
Capt. James Funck died on Saturday last,
In this city. lie was Of he Oldest and known
ship commanders who sailed from this port. For
than forty years he commanded passenger packet
sailing between this city and Havre and favorable
the reputation which be acquired for uniform uibanity
and geniay and great the confidence felt IN his
aud professional skill that in days bOfore the or
steamers passengers frequently waited for weeks In order
70 take passage bis chip In the later years OF his e
after he had practically renonneed the aru0us profession
which he had so long followed he would still occasionally
take command OF his Old snip on some OF her summer
voyages, and these occasions the vessel the we'll
known William Tell invariably crowded with passen
bis aDcestOr having been among the earlier settlers Of
hewAnstcrdaIn and was born In this city Ia APRIL i19
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
POLITICAL.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN AsSooIA-
T10N.
The Executive Committee OF the Thirteenth
District Republican Association who were chosen at the
Primary election held az No. 2o6 Eghthave last week.
met last night and elected the following named ofcers
for the ensuing year: Chairman John II. Puls Vice.
Presidents, Thomas DIummoBd and James Henry; sccre-
tares, John Kyle aud John aler Treasurer, Samuel Z
Lappn; Sergeant-atArms, Henry Storms. Aftor the
Adjournment OF the Executive Committee the Thirteenth
District Republican Association organized Benz T..
Dumyie. the President, called the meeting 10 order,
Danga brief address the duties Of this organization
and tho party at large, and commenting on the election
frauds charging the defeat OF several Republicans ut the
last election either to the nc0Dpetency Of canvasses
frauds Mr. Spencer moved committee Of ive TO frame
constitution and bylaws. Mr.. Spencer followed his
motion with observations the state OF the Re-
publican party In this District IL his earnest wish
that the three rival organizations could together
once more in peace and hafmogy, y there was plthng
wrong In the primary election held hefe last Week Il Ws
not right for those who objected TO The proceedings tO
leave aud 20 another place and hold election, n-
stead OF staying here aud protesting against It, Mr. $.
Lappen and Others addressed the association and after
the adoption OF Mr.. Spencer's motion the meeting ad
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
THE STATE GOVERNMENT.

Governor, John T. Hoffman Lieutenant Governor.
Allen c. Beach Secretary OF ttate, Homer A. Nelson
Controller, william r. Allen Attorney General, MaIshali
B. Champlan; state Engineer. Van X Rchmondi Treas
urer, wheeler H. Bristol Canal Commissioners Joln u
Fay Oliver Baseom Stephen 4. Hayt; Auditor Canal De
partucnt, james A Bell superintendent OF Pnblic ln-
sfrucOn Abram Weaver; Inspectors OF state Pris2ne
David H. Mcneil, solomon scbeu, John Hammond; Clerk
Court OF Appeals, Edwin o. Perm; Governors Private
seeretary john ID. Van Buren.
GOyERSORs sTAIF.
Acknowledgement, Franklin townsend; TnepectorGen'
ernl, James McQuade General OF Ordnance VIM H. Nor
rE EuginceTin Chief, WnE NJ Tweed, jr; Judge-Adyo-
cate General JamesB. Craig; surgeoneDeral jacob =.
Moshier; OulrerInaster enera G. Fitch Bisscll Pay
Gencra. George j. Magee CommIssary General,
VIA. Seebneh: AidesdeCamp. Coils Robert Icn0x Banks,
Wateg 4. Warren, j. Townsend Connolly, Wm T. Moller.
VIM. Kidd.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
TIE ARKtvsAs ELpmoRAL VOTE

Major l.. j. Barnes of Little Rock, passed the
city to-day on his way TO Washington, messenger ofe
Electoral College OF Arkansas with the Presidential
OF that State tappears that of The successful Republican
Gray Snyder and Hadley cinbers Of the Legislature
aud Col Stevenson, the Judge Of Circuit COur could
not act without yacatmg tief offices Upon the failure
OF tbe Presidential Electors Is east the vGtd n tho State
the law provides that the Legislature shall choose Elec
tors and upon its future Ot any 10 act the Gov
shall appoint them IN This the Legislature
elected Messfs. H. j. Barnes NJ i. Iice, HagHn Green
T. g. Puntuey, and NJ Latue Harrison, who met aid IN
formal cast the vote OF Arkansas for Grant aud
COifax. We under obligations 70 Major Barnes for
following OF the official OF the StGe For
Grant and Colfax 22lI2; for Seymour and Blair, 1903
For Congress Col Roots Repnbeanj has $73 rlaViy IN
The Ist Dlstict: A. A. g. Rogers Of Illinois De,uOcfaD,
In tine I'D Distrc aud Judge Bowlcs RepnhicaI0,
= = lsfenuliis Post Dee. 90
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
TUE PAofFIO TEERoRAPH.

Mr.. L. ID. Collins, writing To The EreRmg
Post relative to the Pacific Telegraph. says: Under the
grants TO myself by Russia. Great Britain British Colun-
ba, and the United States tnan unc-hHlf or the
overland line and It's connections has been constructed
First the American side up 10 within 200 miles of
Ska, In Russian America; and secondly the Aslatic
side continuously, except section on the Amour
River for the construction OF which all the materials
of ASIA The break in the line II may be stated
exists between pOiut on Simpsons River, 2dO miles
sonthCastery of sia 10 point POseye on the Asiatic
coast, y. h.. 1922 T.. L. from Greenwich. distance
Islands. along which % - proposed 10 construct ts
link, which viii give continuous telegraph around
the globe. From Hskodao In Northern Japan. t Is pro.
posed la the prcseb plan ~ lay cables 20 Maya ,aki, and
Yokohama aud from N8gasaki O shanghai tilis untug
China and Japan IN tie teagtaphc system; o distance
from HakOdad 10 Shanghai by was ol Nagasak Is abont
and would have been actod upon at the last session
but for the delay In the settlement of the purchase of
Russian Ametc, The r9uto Indicated ia the ar cle re-
ferrcd to Is much longer than tho route deteIuned upon
in my plau; on the route by way OF the islands
OF the North Paclhc there need be no section OF
greater length than $50 mea and That section adyiea-
proaching completion u the Pacific Railroad, and our
steamers plying San ranelscO, and China
give us The ISOLATION OF the Paec Telegraph; for who
can believe tat commerce, considerations Of national
hesitate TO provide tho chief agent In suhieetihg
the vast cVmpiorce OF Asia 10 rule. with the
telegraph completed from Pacific coast unite
Will inc hustlah system overland 10 India ami Europe
connecting Japan and China with San Francisco, ut
once divert and direct the whole tide OF Asatic cOmmere
from mo west 10 tho East WITH THIS telegraph London
would haye TO communicate through New York and san
FuuCisCO IN order To conduct the OF Europe
with Japan and China, The IDEAS the monetary eX-
changes, and the daily wants OF that vast commerce
would become 90 ensIafted upon and
people, that in the future would not ouly command
but control the European trade OF the East and
theeiiom what by position and progress ourlegmae
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
THE s4EEpING.CAR ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT
WESTERN RA lLROAD.
. nj. 7 o,,l,, fConodaN Eree Drsos pivaa tha

The London NtIudtih) TFe6 IFfSS gives tHt
partIcunrs OF the sleeping accident the Great
Western Railroad announced by telegraph II occurred
near Eastwood station The tram WIS proceeding at tho
usual pace when the sleepng6ar OF the track
owing 10 the breaking of OF the trucks The next car
forward passenger car also thrown from the track
when suddenly the couplings of tho two cars parted az
the top OF an embankment, and the sleepngcar cid
partially down and then made complete turn over eav
ng Of tho wheels tho slope The hight OF the
enbankment Is about ~ feet and the cOncnssion was
so great the inside OF the completely
owing. however TO the strenglh OF tho uameTotk tho
ear did break up. OF coarse the Iasaepgers aDout
20 In number all very much shaken and bruised.
aud several sustained serious injuries though happily no
one was killed one OF tho stoves upset but the
water cooler falling the top Of ST. ere was at once
eXtngushcd The other stove set fire 10 some OF tho
bedding. but tho fancsbad nUt time 20 gaia hcadway,
beug put ont by snow being thrown on them. Mr. WeD.
sor the conductor received conclusion on hs flkht
lcg ana also out on the face Mr.. r. " Kellogg OF
Uca g., he'd several ribs broken, anu was osherwise
ou M Mr. j. Gocbel OF Utica received Dow on tie
back ~ h.s head. Mr. Horny Butler OF Palmyra N y,
was sorhusb injured the back ana ad 70 Oe c'lH
Ingcrsul. several other passengers Inctndhs some
ld, also received cuts ami bruises All The sst"S"i
ex(cpi Mr. Kellogg ana Nj Bncr nave gone on 10 u'eu
defamation. Nj. Kellogg IL doing well.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05

To the Ed'tor Of The Tribune.

10 the Edffor or Ihe IriJnnt.
SIR; My attention has been called to par
agraph ia yonIs OF the slst u which you recommend
the application OF the sample OF German cement received
through the State Department TO certain Government
buildings which have faen yon say before tho roofs
As the paragraph has conveyed the lDprea-
sion 10 many That the buildings IA question under
the supervision sOf this bureau, desire 20 say that the
Supervising Architect Of the Treasury DepaI tment has
no connection whatever with tho Howard University
buildings; and whilo do not wis To conirOvrrI your
recommendations, cannot consent 10 he held responsi
bic for The failure Of the building, especially
od mol hfsitte 10 erl"tSs my opinion WheH no material
Of Chfch composed Hrst bDuOhtt 10 Big notice
hql irds efiy WortheSs Jor building fpgfp0scs, and
hOphe. Please make tho correction, and Oblgs yours
respectfully, A. Il. MAiLLrT, Supervising Architect.
Ireas@y D,PafDe"h once II Sapcreistig Areh,lseL
Jan. T. I6C9
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
FRANCE.

THE LONDON TIMES ON THE SITUATION IN
FRANCE.
LONDON. Jan. "A writer in The London Tines Of
to-day dscussest the present situation Of France He
says the year ends with the most precarious peace
the world ever saw, pronounces NJ. Rouler mere
mare da palais, notices the growth of democratic
sentiment in France. and declares that tho Emperor
must either check the press or abandon personal
government.
MOVEMENTS OF TIE CHINESE AMBASSADORS.
PARIS. Jan. 4.-The ambassadors Of China will
have an interview with NJ. Layaette, the Minister
Of Foreign Affairs. on Wednesday next.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
THE wuILAN CASE.

ToRoSTo, Jan. 4-The Whelan case cameup
to-day before the Court Of Error on appeal The Judges
unanimously decided that tho writ of error was tho
proper course bring the prisoner before the court Tho
Hon. j. H. Cameron then proceeded with his argument
alleging errors challenge OF Sparks aud Hodg
kins Other objections the Jurisdiction OF tho court
&C. we're abandoned lie quoted numerous authorities,
principally American The argument was able and eab-
orato Messrs Robinson and Anderson replied for the
Crown. The prisoner was remanded until the 22d when
a dec sion will be given.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
LATEST GENERAL NEWs-BY TELEGRAPH
,..,Oyer $1,000 emigrants arrived in Chicago

...,Qyer $1,000 emgrants arrived in Chicago
...There was no quorum present in either
House OF the North Carolina Legislature yesterday
"A young man named Gerow, 81 years Of
age committed suicide In Ulster County on New Years
day by hanging himself.
The Wisconsin Senatorial contest between
CARPENTER and Washburn il waxing warm the formers
chance being better The Legislature meets on tie 18th
Ellen Kane was found dead in q gutter
I'm front Of her residence Soans Chicago yesterday
morning Her death caused by exposure and intoxi
cation
Coal in abundance and of excellent quail
ity has been discovered half mile from Argenta the
mento.
Col. John Clark Of Philadelphia was NOM
mated BY the Republican caucus on Saturday, for
Speaker Of the Pennsyvsna House OF Representatives
which convenes to-day.
....For stating in Police Conrt item yes
terda that Daniel Lynch nsps s 1 Mouse s
Tfe chicago Tribune, claiming $4,000 damages.
....J. ii. Neff the regular nominee was
elected Mayor OF Wilmington, yesterday over j. III.
Chadbourne "botor" Several negroes Were elected
Aldermen. AZ Newberne Mr. Berry was elected Mayor.
The steamer Great Republic sailed from
San Francisco yesterday for hongkong. via Yokohama,
with $50 tuns VI freight 200 passengers aud $4,000 In
treasure sScoo Of which is for China and ss2oOc for
A dispatch from Jefferson, Texas, reports
that Capt william Perry an oid ana promlncnt eitnsh
of tlat place was shot and killed sunday night. Tie
deed supposed 10 have been done by sodiers through
mistake.
The Mclean County, Illinois, soldiers
monument at bloomington. hats been completed aud a,
V,rnont white maj DE, nnd sI3OO. IL VIII 40 Iot
Inaly dedicated next spilnx'
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
BILLIARD CHALLENGE From MepEyIrr.

mas i'sA 'sAGo Jan. 4.-John McDevitt on Christ
rendcgs. wrote TO Phean Coendcr, OF NewYork sIr-
lea older thcin he champion billiard OF America.
barred NJ. ~ may bo competed for with tho push-shot
cne 10 MSsrs lheai d Collcndcr have returned The
McDcvht rnefllt ns lie person inest deserving 10.
compete Tor - '"hl.ns"s any player iu The word 10
gaae 500, m , golden ciie at a. 900 s.dc, American
sandaia ialS ~t"9 poluis, sccuidsikeG lonr-Iockct
tbirJ jayE 'heh '"lls iheeLGliengc remains open
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
LETTER FROM MISS COSTELLO 70 GEORGE FRAN
CTS TRAIN.

CTS TRAIN
Among the eongratulatory letters received by
George Francis Train upon his return TO this country
one from Miss Kate Costello sister Of Costello incarce
rated In a British prison:
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ~, 1868
Mr. GEORGE FDAvcIs TRAIN-Deaf SIR: Pardon the pre-
sumption OF stranger ia addressing you, hearing so
much OF your noble disposition and the interest you have
evneed In the fate Of the captive Fenans. Iayod tres.
passing on your valuable time in order that might learn
whether you know anything OF the Whereabouts OF An
gustlne Costello. his sister. When last heard
from him be was In MounUOy prison. learned through
the papers that he removed from thGre but where
never could hear. waited patiently expecting his letter
at the expiration OF the elk months tIe na eapsing
between each letter. The time has passed aud DO news
terrible. II you have heard or know anything concern
Ing him or his whereabouts you will cOUfer great and
lasting favor on his anxious sister aud permit 10 add
VIII have her warnest gattddeJ With apology agli
my seeinng presnmpioR am dear SIR lnoSt respect
fauy, kAIL COSTELLO, No. lel5 Lombard 81, Pima.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
riIE TACOMA POISONING CASE.

CONCORD, n. H., JAN 3.-The preliminary trial
Of the alleged husband pois0ner at LAcOnia, was con
tinued yesterday, without arriving at any concuson
Miss Anna Moulton of Lowell, charged with being an
accomplice the crime is Oh trial with Mrs. Farrar
only witnesses have yet been examined ~ stated
that the stomach and ntestnes OF tho cat which parook
Of milk aud died In minutes afterward have been
ahmed by DR. jackson OF Boston, and that traces OF cy
ande of potassium deadly poison were found. botio
containing solution OF the poison mas Deeh discovered
in Mrs. Farrar's possession.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
GREfl RRITAIN.

RETURN OF JEFFERSON DAVIS AND OTHERS TO
THE UNITED STATES ES-rREATY BETWEEN
CHINA AND ENGLAND.
LONDON, Jan. 4-ln view of President ,Johnson's
Amnesty Proclamation Of the 18th of December.
Jefferson Davis, John Shdell, james NJ. Mason, A.
Dudley Manu. and other sx-Confederates are prcpar.
ing TO return TO the United States. The press Of
London generally approve Of the treaty between
China and England recently concluded by Lord
Clarendon and 3Ir. Bnringame.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
RAILWAY ENTERPRISE IN MAINE.

The LeCiston Erening Journal says: "0n the
ist Of January 1887 Maize had II miles Of railroad in
operation by JAN 1872 81 miles OF limo had been
added. making total of 90 miles OF railroad In operation
The following table gives the existing railroads OF Name
with thScost Of each To JAN J. 1862 including the 20 miles
of the Atlantic and st. lawrenee Railroad. - miles Of
which lie IN tho state OK New Hampshire and 10 miles In
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
FIRE AT sYRACusE.

SYRACUSE, Jan. 4.--The repair shops in this
City Of the Syracuse. Bnghanton and Eew-York Rail
road Company destroyed by fire this morning. D-
cuding all the machinery md four locomotives, two OF
which belonged to the Delaware. Lackawania, ana West
ern Railroad The loss OF the Binghamon Road is@b0nt
10000 The loss Of tho Eacsawanna Road is not known
There is an insurance of about 600.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
THE AMERICAN SOCIAL SCIENCE AssoCIA

ALBANY, Jan. 4--The annual meeting of the
American Social ecience Association viii be held In this
Committee, among whom are Gen. John Meredith Read,
Smith, Secretary; John " L. Pruyn, William Cassidy
James Hall Erastus Coming jr Ira Harris, s. b. wool
worth, John III. Reynolds the Hon. Amasa Parker, j. III.
Armsby, Benjamin Mott, DR.. g. O. vsnderpoel, VIM A.
Rice, Dr. James McNaughton, II. j. Banks, Orlando
Harris, John H. Rathbone and william H. Dewitt Pa
pers will be read by Cen Garfield John Stanton Could
Prof Gold win Smith, Prest Samuel Eliot. and other dis
tinguished gentlemen
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
rur wEsr And cAnlNEr MAKINa.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-The Chicago press are
earnestly recommending Western names for Gen.
Grants Cabinet, most prominent among whom are t. D.
washburne Galcnn for Secretary Of tho Interior, and
Gen. John NJ Corse OF Chicago for Secretary Of War
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05

and be completed In eight months. The County Board
to-day transferred its stock S50000e the Missouri River
Railroad to the Leavenwortl and Atchison Railroad
THIS action on the part OF the Bridge Company and Board
Of County Commissioners IL believed be the most i'm
portant ever taken IN behalf OF Leavenworth
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
THE PERUVIAN MONITORS.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 4.-The Peruvian mOnl-
TORS and conyOys-the Havana aud MOblcreyare ready
and will sail for the Pacific tho moment the weather per
mts The Monterey drawing two much water 10 cross
the bar-has been lying outsde since her arrival. As
soon the eet departs the Peruvian legations VIII re
90 ahf uyfn
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05
THE MAINE LEGISLATURE AND THE UNITED
STATES SENAT0kSHIp

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 4.-The Legislature Of
Maine viii Wednesday. The question Of the
United States senatorshp is attracting great atten
ton The candidates the Hon L. NJ. Morrell and tho
Hon. Hannibal HaDu. The contest prpmises 70 be u
hard one but present indications point TO The nomination
OF MI. Hamln.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-05

iiie total number Of ciaims disposed of during II.
month was a.S1S. The number of letters writer
was 4,GqS. 'el
ibe honse Appropriation Committee had mr.,
tractcd session to-day. and finished the Naval an.
preparation They have also finished the Army hi,
1he only bills that remain to he acted upon are tbs
ro'toinee andindian bill. Mr. Washburne. the
Chairman NJ the Committee. will move TO 90 int
Committee Of the Whole and take up the appropria.
lion bills now ready for action, and consider them
ho@ on day to day until disposed Of
The Printers Grant and Colfax Climb will mako
presentation 10 Gen. Grant at Army Headonarters
"n Tuesday next. OF congratnlatory letter.
The ANIMAL report Of The Congressional pri,to,
shows tic actual Disbursements of hi, oalec d,rns