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The New York herald., 1869-04-07
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First Session.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Aprh @, lSeo.
TIE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr FEssESpES, rep.) of Me-, from the Committee
on Appropriations reported the Deficiency Appro-
priation bnl with amendments.
CONVERSATION OF EMrLoyEs OF THE SENATE.
Mr.. CRAGIN, rep) of n. H., from the special COM
mittee, made report In regard TO the mode OF ap-
pontments and the rates OF compensation OF the
employees Of the Senate, recommending retrench-
ment chiefly by the unemployment OF extra officers
and assistants, and suggesting that senators should
aid In the work by reirainnp from urging the ser
geant-at. Arms TO employ their friends when he had
no need OF their services. The report shows that
the OH cial expenses OF the senators per capita are
about three times us much as those oil the members
OF the ii ouse.
OCEAN POSTAGE.
Mr.. RAMSEY, (rept OF Minn from the Committee
on Post Onlces and Post Roads, presented o commu-
ncaton from the Postmaster General III relation W
cheap ocean postage.
Mr.. SUMNER repD OF Mass, said there was q
movement on foot In England TO secure penny ocean
postage and expressed the opinion that u our Postal
Department should give us three cent ocean postage
II would be great tning to accomplish.
PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT EMPIOYES IN THE SOUTH
ERN STATES.
Mr.. SHERMAN, trep.l OF ohio, from the Committee
on Finance reported back without amendment tue
bill authorizing payment to b. made for certain SER
vices rendered TO the United states In the ae lnsur-
recionary states. 10 authorizes the heads Of the sew
cra executive departments to pay to Officers ana
employees OF the United states VINO failed 10 take the
oa, prescribe by tue act Of July 2, lso2 such sums
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HOUSE OF REPRE- ,ENrArrvss
WASHINGTON. Aprn o, lso9.

WASHINGTON. Aprll g. ls69
TuE NINTH CENSUS.
The House proceeded to consider the bill pro-
ydng for taking the ninth and subsequent censuses.
Mr. GARFIELD, trcp.) Of Onto took the floor to cx-
plain and advocate the bill. lie said tnat the i'm
portance OF bill on the subject OF the census could
not be overra'ed. lie should not have taken the
floor put for the request OF the Chairman
of the Census Committee tMr. stokes. be-
cause he (Mr. Garneld) had been chairman
OF that committee last session. lie reminded the
House OF the remarkable fact that the constitution
of the United states was the only constitution OF
modern gov ernment that provided In itself for the
taxing OF the census. They were living under
new dispensation of government. In which popula-
ton was the great source of wealth a. power. lie
believed the time was coming when every legislator
must come furnished with facts, not theOries-cOme
with great array OF facts exhibiting the wants the
wealth, the industry, the tendency and progress OF
the people for whom he proposes 10 legisatc. he
came without them he would be unit for his
place. This was the age OF satisfies. Who
could doubt that the next census would
develop more important truths concerning the
situation OF the people than any census that had
been taken bcorep In regard TO representation
he expressed his opinion that instead OF the number
Of Representatives being fixed number. the basis
OF representation should be liked. The committee
had chosen az that bass hundred and nfty ihou-
sand. This would give Tor tue next decade TWO
The New York herald., 1869-04-07


The House Committee on Foreign Affairs, after
careful consideration of the whole subject, has at
last agreed upon resolution relative TO the anneXa
ton OF So. Domingo, and authorized General Ranks
TO report 1t TO the House. II provides that the
President OF the United States shall he authorized
TO open negotiations with the government OF St.
Domingo either by the appointment OF a commits
sion. or In whatever manner he may deem best cal
culated to promote the success Of the projected an
nexation. General Banks will report the resolu-
ton as soon as possible and endeavor to get II
through the House. lie has prepared an elaborate
speech on the subject which, should time permit he
Will deliver.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations agreed
to-day TO report favorably to the next executive
session OF the senate the treaty some time ago en-
tered into between this country and the Sandwich
Islands I'm relation 60 commerce. aud which gives to
the United states certain privileges not enjoyed by
other Powers.
The Miami Indinn Reservation In Kansas.
The Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE has
prepared forty-three patents embracing about $500
acres OF land in Kansas, allotted from the Miami
national reserve for members OF the Miami tribe OF
Indians, under provisions of the treaty with those
Indians of June s. 1854 which aotments were ap-
proved by the secretary Of the Interior February Ii,
1869.
The Texas Election to be Postponed.
The Reconstruction Committee today adopted
resolution to be reported to the House postponng
the Texas vote on the constitution until further ac-
ton by Congress.
Fall session Of the supreme Court.
II ia now the intention Of the Supreme Court to
hold session during the months Of october. Novem-
Der and December then to adjourn over the holidays
| to the ist OF February, when the Court will hold
another session OF three months II the bill to rcor-
ganze the Court now pending becomes law the
| periods and time above mentioned will become
| permanent arrangement
| The NIutiIatcd Currency Question Decided.
Joseph X. Tyler, the Collector OF Customs and As
slstant United states Treasurer a Bualo, N. u, hac
an interesting interview with Secretary Boutwell,
and Treasurer Spinner this morning upon the mutt
lated currency question. The Collector exhibited
specimens OF the notes that mad been returned Il
him as a public depositary ny Assistant Treasure
Van Dyck A. not receivable. General spin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

II will be remembered that several clerfymen
Of different denominations in Missouri were last
year arrested and Imprisoned for refusing to
take the test oath cxactcd by the new constiIu
Of Wednesday, thu refers to one Of the 'rebel
lions" ministers: Rev. j. \. Cummings, tic
Catholic priest who had the distinguished honor
Of being the first minister Of the gospel to tC
cast into prison Tor refusing to take and sub
scribe to the infamous test oath # DIR new con
Stitution, was present n the laying OF the cor
nrr stone Of the Catholic cathedral ut 1t.
.Inecnh. on the I2th ln-t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20
: TO Y +, W 4 x +. K y o n :

The catalogue for this Fail consists Of the fol-
lowing STOy rs for cooking The Iron ide-,
Farmer, Excelsior, Columbia, Continental,
Planter, Prize. Ami;y, Waycrly. Vim. Fell,
Charm. Carroll Cool, and Miner also, Tia.
Victor. Umpire and Portable Range.
For Parlor, Hall, Chamber and Dining Room
stoves, we have the Morning Glory, Gem, Bou-
quot &c; also, = fall line of Cumberland Coal
Stoves, Wood stoves, Tin Plate Stoves, Laun-
dry Stoves, &c, sll Of which have given such
entire satisfaction for the past four years that it
ia useless for US IL say anything except to war
rant every article t. please th. purch scr.
Prices L. SUIT the times
Roofing, Gutterins AMI sporting done ut
short notice.
A general assortment of TIN WARE HOL-
Low WARE, &c.
All orders promptly filled.
+. II. CLARkSOH,
sep lG-2m T. South Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20
PIED.

ASliBY, son Of Milton and Mary F. lynn
aged year, II months and idays. suffer lit
Ito children t. come unto mo and forbid thcu
not for Of such i the Kingdom of heaven"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

POINT OF ROCKS RAILRoAD.-A city con-
temporary says:
The work on the Point Of Rocks road, Eve
miles this side OF Point OF Rocks, has been tenn
porarily suspended in consequence OF the scar
city of labor but upon this end OF the road and
the intermediate divisions the work Is being
pushed forward very rapidly"
That the work has been suspended near the
Point of Rocks is very likely, but we should be
very glad to be able to believe that 1t is being
pushed forward rapidly at this end. II so, the
operation is not visible to the naked aye. =
Wash. tStM. [rlI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

man near New York city, last week. haul
an ARRAY with his two sons, stabbed both Of
them mortally, and then cut his own throat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

nS-~ Tie commander of his military district
By his proclamation, recently published has
ordered that Nh election small be Bold in thi-
city and county on the 10Th q - OF September
1863 for mclnbcc of the iIouSo uf Delegates,
| t. supply - vNcancr therein caused by tho death
OF Jas. r. Close, ca eject d - iarnb'r thereto.
| am solicited by many gruLI privately ~
we'll ~ by an ammo EcrmcnI m the tfa%ctl" T.
become II candidate for - sc,i ~ .h"neNt House
OF Delegate; 90 supply sa.h '.ctHty In Weld
ing my assent g. thu" cali upon me, | desire
that / should 20 Gj.tir'.ly and uu"qWNocaiiy
und rstpod in lhls connection. 1t. That /
earnestly AMI irrvently desire M carly restora-
ton ol The tate of Virginia % her former reia-
tious u the Union OF tho United states under
the construction act OF Congress, in order that
her great interests may be properly developed
"a. That in consideration # Che fact that ! have
Il large pccun'nry interest lat least to mo and
my family involve !, | am utterly oppoied To
any unnecessary taxes looking To further on
preston ot the varied interests of the people OF
the State and shall utterly. ii elected, oppose
any such. 81. Believing thst ! Am not nj AL
vulnerable - any objection to DO urged against
many members elected TO the next House OF
Delegates ~ the late election for men bcrs
thereof bccausGo OF their assumed disqualification
because OF Tho oath usually known and !cAom-
mated as the iron clad and further and moro
particularly to the NV; Amcndmcni 70 the
Constitution Of the United States, which pro-
vidos that no person who having previously
taken nm oath AS an executive legislative or u
dcial officer of sny State TO support the Constr
tuition Of tho United States.shail have engaged
in Instruction or rebellion " @in't the same,
or given aid or comfort 10 the enemies thereof,
shall hold such nm office unloss paTdoned by
the Congress of tho United States 4tn as
ure you that all my feelings, every sentme
srd all my pecuniary interests arc iniIy idciu-
he'd with your owr, and if il sinai be your
pleasure e. elect me | shall ever be faithful t"
your interests in rny legislative capacity:
sep t0-lt II. >. Man I'm
TT Mr.. VIRGIL +. CORBETT, ofAlexan-
dria county, is recommended 20 the Republican
nnrninn.i,n L,an.-.-li-- l-r n-mlnL.-4M MS u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

1t Is estimated that with proper organiza-
ton and tul complement of labor, the South
can produce lOo,O0O,OOO bales of cotton an
nually
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

President Grant will return to Washington
on wednesday. All the members of the Cabi-
net are now there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

The first number of the Washington Ma
tiona Iutelligencer and Express, consolidated
was issued to-day 1t will be conservative
In its politics; and we wish it great success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

One Of Brigham Youug's, daughters at Salt
Lake city, the other day, attempted to elope
with Young Gentle Brigham, however,
was wide awake, caught the delinquent, and
carried her home-it there can be Il "homc"
IN IItah
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

THE DIsrILLERs. The parties lately arrest
cd in the counties of Greene and AIbemare,
and carried to Richmond for examination,
have all returned to their homes. At the ex
animation it appeared that Simms had applied
for license and given bond with approved Sc
curity for 500, which entitled him to put his
stills in the wall and run them for thirty days,
in this case no fire had been put under stills,
and the fixtures were not complete. lie was
discharged. q. IIaney and G. +: Norris, were
bailed to appear before the United States
grand Jury on the 4th Of November, lSG9.-
The cases against b. A. McMulleD, }. W.
Martin and Wheeler were continued Tor thirty
days. The remaining six cases were postponed
indefinitely for want OF testimony. 1t is as
serted in Richmond that a military force will
be sent to Greene county to enforce the OBJ
servance Of the revenue laws Charlottesville
/UronI.Le
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

We have received the Winchester Sentinel,
publi.y'Aed by HOllins & Co., and edited by
-. Il. Meade, eSq.,-a handsome sheet, with
well written editorials, and good selections
We wish il sucoeSs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

1t is stated that the usual, it not increased
assessment is being made upon the clerks in
the departments in Washington, for election
purposes in the different States in which cleo
tons are to be held this fall This is most
shameful abuse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

The project of making New Orleans a walled
town by building complete line of carthworks
around it has been revived, and is seriously
urged by the press and many prominent citizens
OF that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

1t was the Coliseum in Boston, in which the
Boston Jubilee was held, which was knocked
to pieces By the late severe storm which pre-.
vailed in the New England States aorg the
pDaSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

The Warrenton Index compliments Judge
Lysander Hill, for the mpartiality and ability
he has displayed in the discharge of his duties
ut the recent term Of the Circuit Court Tor
Fauquier county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

The u. S. Grand Lodge Of Oid Fellows, as
scmblcs in San Francisco to-day. The repre-
scutatives who lately left this section have safely
arrived in the Golden City, via the Pacific rail
road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

lew days ago some persons connected
with the Pension Bureau OF the Interior De-
partmcnt went into the library room OF the
Bureau OF Education and taking all the books
and documents from the shelves tossed them
into confused heap on the floor. The works
were very valuable and related to the progress
Of science, art, literature and commerce in the
principal countries OF Europe, the collection and
arrangement OF which had cost Professor Ber-
nard years of labor and care.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

Information comes that an effort Is to lie
made BY dealers in whiskcy,by formidable or
gauzatjon of the lobby, to convince members
of Congress that the whi,kcy tax should be
increased, the figure named being one dollar.
Secretary Boutwell,, it is known, will favor the
continuance Of the present law on the subject
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

TT Mr.. VIRGIL T.. CORBETT, Of Alexan-
dria county, is recommended 20 the Republican
nominating Convention FIR nomlha,!Yn us !"
candidste for the House If Delegates, from this
comfy. sop 2O-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-20

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Two years ago q tract
of land coutaing about 253 acres, known as the
Berry farm, and located about mile southeast
of the navy.yard bridge, was subdivided into
lots containing halt an acre and an acre each,
and sold TO colored people, who named the
place Potomac City. 1t now contains five
hundred families. Near by is another place
called Stantontown, which contains about five
hundred colored residents, men, women and
children.
Albert G. Sterrctt, arrested for forgery, was
released on Friday, the parties in Chicago upon
whom he had forged the draft declining to
prosecute Shortly after his release, dispatch
was received from Massachusetts requesting
the police to hold him in custody, as he had
escaped from the penitentiary Of that State
1t was too late. however.
The building adjoining the National Thea,
tire, and owned by MIR. 0. b. Matteson, OF
New York, is being remodelcd, and additions
are being built thereto for the purpose of con-
vertne it into first class hotel About $70,-
Ooo will be expended on this Improvement.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
The Late Professor Vallas.

We noticed briefly in our last the
death of Dr.. A. Vallas, Vice-Presi-
dent of the New Orleans Academy Of
Sciences. DR.. Vallas was no ordina-
ry man. He had few superiors in
this country in ripeness of scholar
ship, and in the extent of his scien-
tific attainments. He was native
of Hungary, but, becoming involved
in the Hungarian struggle for indie
#pendence in 1849, he emigrated to
America, and had resided on this
continent for the last twenty years
At an early age DR.. Vallas graduated
Doctor of Philosophy at the Hunga-
RAN University of Pesth, and imme-
diately afterwards entered on his ca
reer as an instructor of youth. He
was professor of Mathematics al
Pesth, and afterwards at the Univer-
sity of Vienna, one of the oldest and
most extensive seats of learning il
Europe. When DR.. Vallas came to
America he bore with him fattel,ine
recomm endations from Humboldt
and other scientific men on the con.
tinent. He was the author of 6
number of mathematical works in
the German language, which STAND
high in public estimation in Europe
When our State Seminary organ
lied DIR. Vallas was chosen the first
Professor of Mathematics. He filed
the Chair until the Seminary was
closed on the arrival of Gen. Banks
in 1868, when he, removed to New
Orleans where he has since resided
For d 1rlmber of years past he was
clergyman in the Episcopal Church
The cause of his death WAS apoplexy
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
The Democratic Nominee for Gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania. O

I The nominee for Governor of the
Democratic State Convention Of
Pennsylvania, the Hon. Asa Packer,
when quite a youth served several
years in a tannery in Connecticut,
and subsequently removing to Penn
sylvania, apprenticea himself to a
carpentera Having served out his
time, he bought small farm on the
upper waters of the Susquehanna.-
This he soon disposed Of, and then
engaged in several important rail
road and coal mining enterprises, and
by his tact and energy soon amassed
great fortune, estimated at over
$4,000, 900. In 1866 he made a
handsome return for his wealth by
founding, at South Bethlehem,
Penn, the Lehigh University, for
the establishment of which he dona-
ted q magnificent park, sixty acres in
extent, and round half million
dollars in money. The Philadelphia
Telegraph says: sA
While engaged in his extensive
and absorbing business projects, Mr..
Packer has devoted much Of his time
and attention to political affairs
For several years he was member
of the State Legislature, his service
in that body terminated in 1843. He
was then elected Judge of the county
Court, holding the position five
years and in 1853 he took his seat
in the lower house of Congress, as
member of the Thirteenth District,
holding it until 1857. During all
this period, as at present, he was an
earnest, thorongh-going and consist
emit Democrat. When the Demo
cratic National Contention assem-
bled at Tammany Hall, in New York
city, on July 4, 1868, Judge Packers
name was presented to that body by
the Pennsylvania delegation as a
candidate for the Presidential nomi-
nation. With but slight variation he
received the vote Of his own State,
and of that alone, during the first
fourteen ballots, after which his name
was dropped for that of Gen. Han
cock
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
The Inhabitants Of the Globe.

There are on the globe about 1,26a,
600, 600, persons, of whom $50, DOC, 600
are of the Caucasiana race; 552, O00, 600
of the Mongol race; 100, 600, 900 are Of
the Ethiopian race; 176, OOO, 900 of the
Malay race; and l ,O0O, 900 of the limo
American race.
There are 1000 different religions,
and 3642 languages spoken.
The yearly mortality of the globe is
333, 333, 1913 persons. This is at rate
of 81 ,544 per day, 1929 per hour, 60 per
minute. n g
So each pulsation of our hearts
marks the decease of some human
creature.
One-fourth of the population dies at
or before the age of years; one-hali
at or before II.
Among 1900 persons one arrives at
the age 100 years, one in 500 attains
the age of 90, and one in 100 lives to
the age Of 80 years.
Married men live longer than single
ones. In 1000 persons, IS marry; and
more marriages occur in June and De-
cember than in any other months.
Professions exercise a great influence
on longevity.
In 1000 individuals who arrived al
the age of 20, AZ are priests, orators OF
public speakers; 40 are agricultuiists
30 arr, wOrkmen, 81 soldiers or military
employers, % advocates or engineers
81 professors, and "a doctors.
Those who devote their lives to thu
prolongation of those of others, die the
soonest. ~ 81
There are $50, 600, 600 of Christians
,9OO, 900 Israelites, &c, OOO, 900 Asiatit
religion, 100, OOO, 900 Mahomedans, and
200, OOO, 900 pagans. In the Christian
churches there are 10, OOO, 600 WHIT
profess the Roman Catholic faith; IS
600, 600 who profess the Greek faith
and 80, 600, 600 the Protestant.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04

WATCH Him When satrap of South
Carolina, Gen. Candy pronounced against
the administering of the test oath to men,
bers of Legislature. Now, as satrap Of
Virginia, he emphaticaiIy eats his words
and pronounces for it. Ifnot overuled,
the people Of Virginia may be prepared for
a stupendous cheat, in spite OF the famous
victory. AS DR. Sharpe, relative OF
Grants is q prominent candidate for the
United States Senatorship, Canby's change
Of front may be very sharpe transaction
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-04
Ulse gp,lisiana 9elaoera1
NOTICE.

The performance of the Thespians
to have taken place on Thursday, Au-
gust 5tIl, is postponed until
MONDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1863,
at which time, it is hoped, there will
be large attendance, as there is more
inducement offered to the lovers OF
Dramatic talent than at any other
time. a.5 @ II tHgA
REMEMBER THE DAY! MONDAY, Az
+ GUsr 9th! w. HUSTMEYER,
~ .5Har.5 Te1 % Business Manager