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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-12
The ImpertatiOns Of Chinese Women
ON the Increase.

The ImpertatiOns Of Chinese Women
ON the Increase.
The arrival of one hundred and eighty
Chinese women in San Francisco last
month is described by the Herald of that
city, as follows:
The Pacific mail Steamship Compa-
pys steamer Great Republic arrived
from China on the 18Th ultimo, with
fresh cargo of Chinsmen and Chinawo-
men. The Great Republic was not ex-
pected to arrive until to-day; but the
attendance of the Celestisls was by no
means diminished by this circumstance.
As soon as it became known, the Chinese
quarters of the city were bustle, stir and
confusion, shared in largely by the wo-
men, who seem to have adopted the sys-
tenn of womens rights, and now in many
cases import prostitutes on their own ac-
count.
The avenues leading to the compsny's
wharf were thrsnged by Celestials, who
went 10 bresk-neck haste to the steamer
to secure by some means some of the wo-
men. Around the wharf, along Branman
street and the streets intersecting it for
some distance, the Chinese pressed in
crowds, while the women mingled freely
in the rush, their voices often rising
above the clamorous din produced by the
caekling Of their countrymen. They
we're interested in the distribution of the
women-psrt of the cargo belonged to
them. They were present to take charge
of their portion of the cargo, and see that
Captain Douglass did his duty in award
ing them their rights.
Before the steamer mad reached her
berth the police, under the charge OF
Captain Douglass, the Custom House
officer and some of the heads of Chinese
companies, men and women, were ad-
mitted, and the doors we're then closed.
The scenes in the sheds were bewilder-
ing, Cinnamon and women were running
to and fro, now with boxes, now with bas-
kets, and again with that valuable piece
of merchandise, the bed-mat, and some
bamboo canes. The wharf was strewn
with trunks, packages and baskets, while
their centents we're turned out and sub
mitted to the examination OF the Custom
House officers. A large quantity of
opium and tobacco and other dutiable ar,
ticles we're seized, the value of which will
pay handsomely for the ofhcers trouble.
In the steamer the scene beggared all
description, The women were locked up
in their apartme ut, from which the din
Of voices could be heard plainly on the
wharf. The men were marshslsd in
ranks, each having bis broad hat slung
upon his back, and bis baskets before
him. The air in this part of the vessel
was foul and unbearable; arising no
doubt from the filth in which the Chinese
are accustomed to live, and which must
necessarily have accumulated during the
voyage. When a passage was cleared,
the women, one hundred and eighty in
number, were escorted opt and ranged
themselves on the wharf under the charge
of police officers. From this they got
the word to march to secluded corner,
and their owners took particular pains to
see that none disappeared. The women
we're then searched and afterwards
escorted to their new homes by the police.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-12
Prf.ce AFthursSiqdIed-0utragcoa
Imposition on the Roy III Visitors BY
the Kanucks.


From the London tCanada) Pretotype.l
We are afraid, when certain matters
become known in relation to the Princes
visit, that outsiders will set us down as
set Of vuiturss, or eyen yorse. The fact
that FIVE dollars an hour was charged by
cat. drivers here during the exhibition is
a small matter compared with the account
furnished for boarding and lodging the
brincs aud suite during their brief stay.
The bill, aS rendered to the Board Of AZ
ricultpre in detail, presents one OF the
pist glsring cases OF extoriion on record;
6nly Imagine q total sum of two thousand
Eve bsndred dollars being charged the
association for entertaining the royal
guest for the term Of about two days and
: half. The whole thing is outrageous,
and We cannot wonder at the action OF
The Beard in reducing IL 10 figure less
thsa half the amount $1,000, which was
considered pors thsE snply sufficient to
liouidate ell expenses. Iu fact, tnany aver
that $500 would have done the thing hand
someIy. This, We think, is nearer the
mark, j1dsisE from the charges made oy
Mr.. Derby, OF the fee4nsah, Ter sccom-
modaiing the Governor General snq lady
Sir John A. Mcdonald. and the Gov
ernor's affaches, which did not exceed
tbs lsttsr snm named. We opine, on the
next occasion Of 0 Princes visit, that
greater caution will be manifested ss TO
where the guest is 10 be lodged, and who
shall be his caterer. We think the su-
thorities more immediately interested
will have By this time learned lesson
,ksf hey viii profit By. We have exam
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-12
PUBLIC LEDGER.

The PUBLIC LEDaER Is published every Af-
ternoon lexcept Sunday by lAg'aAAN
e. w HI 1T M o R e,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS,
Observation-Disclosures THEeAZETTE
Virginia.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-As announced yes
terday, there was no meeting of the Reconstruc-
ton Committee TO day, though many persons,
and among them several from Alexandria, visi
ted the committees room. The committee
will hold another session to morrow, but
whether verbal testimony will or will not be
admitted then is not yet determined upon
Col. Baldwin and others of "the nine have
gone to their homes, but some still remain in
the city.
1t is the opinion of ''the nine that were their
expressed sentiments endorsed by the united
press of the State, their object in coming to
Washington would be accomplished
II thought that the Commi ttee will report
favorably upon the removal of the disabilities
from all the Virginia Judges, and the action
of the Supreme Court to-day in issuing writ
to prohibit Judge Underwood from multiplying
the decisions of these gentlemen, upon the
ground that they are disqualified from holding
Office by the 18th amendment, meets with the
approval of many of the leading Radicals In
Congress.
Gov. Wells has arrived, and has rooms at
Wizards He came, however, not to appear
before the Reconstruction Committee, but on
matters connected with the finances Of Virgin
la which, it is stated, are improving under
his administration. He has already given
his evidence before the Committee, in which he
urged that the Underwood Constitution should
not be Cougressionally amended, stating tina he
believed thati that constitution was adopted, and
Legislature convened in accordance with Its
provisions, that Legislature would amend 1t so
as to remove from it the Objectionable features
complained OF by 'the nine"-the test-oath
and the disfranchisment clause. ,,.
MGov. Wells says that the reports OF his state
ments made to the Reconstruction Committee,
as published in the Virginia papers; we're en-
tirely incorrect.
No other members OF the 'revisod Radical
Executive Committee, except Gov, Wells, have
as yet arrived, though several are expected
The additions to that committee have all been
made from the class known as scalawags.
All the money due by the United States to
the State of Virginia, with the exception of
$4,000, has been paid to Gov. Wells, and de-
posted in the State Treasury and the Governor
is now cancelling large numbers of State bonds
on what are considered most advantageous
terms.
The adjustment OF the Public Guard saves the
State yearly expense Of $4,000.
II. NJ. Monroe, formerly of Alexandria, with
several others, from the West, are here on
business connected with the extension of some
of the lines of internal improvement of Vir-
GINA to the Ohio river.
Small fry carpet baggers, scalawags, and colored
Radicals from Virginia abound about the capt.
toll, though they are evidently not looked upon
with favor by the prominent Radicals in Con-
gress-t the personal treatment they receive from
such being in marked contrast to that OF which
the distinguished Virginians now and lately
here have been the recipients.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
Miscellaneous.

AN OBERLIN paper says Nm its proper
place will be found a notice of the marriage of
Charles h Langston, esq, brother of j. Nj.
Lsneston, and Mrs. Mary s. Lesry, widow of
Lewis Leary, one of the John Brown raiders,
who was shot while upon the rocks in the river
near Harper's Ferry, trying to escape, after the
raid had proven unsuccessful"
AN Iowa editor takes pains to tell his readers
that he has had an introduction to ayoung lady
from Ohio, whom he mentions by name, and
saws she lis all sorts of lovely girl, sharp as
a frosty morning, full Of tricks as deer, and
come"
THE Home Journal chronicles among recent
engagements those of Mr.. Spencer to Miss Ju-
lia Tyler, daughter of ex. President Tyler.
CHARLES DICKENS says he can always Judge
of the character Of hotel or restaurant by an
inspection of the castor The mustard-pOt and
oil.cruet ara infallible tests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

LOCAL NEWS.

WHITING. Pen knives are very convenient
and useful instruments for cutting apples, dry
goods boxes and corns, but when, in the hands
of absent minded persons, or those whose
bumps of destructiveness is inordinateiy devei-
oped, they are used for purposes OF mutt
lation of newly erected aud handsome WOODEN
palings, they become a nuisance, and their uS0
as such should be prohibited. The new ien'e
around the lot on the corner of Washington anu 4
Prince streets has been very much disngureu u
late by whiting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
d given by the late Francis Nj. DeCorer and
wife to Levi Parker as Trustee, to secure GER
.ain debit due to Andrew Ellison, recorded in
iiber l, No 4, folio 400. Land Records of Fair
lax county, Va, and by permission of Mrs. NJ.
E. DeCorer, the subscriber will offer for sale,
On TUESDAY, March I'd. 1869, at II o'clock
il, by publc..auction, on the promises, on the
Middle Turnpike. near Falls Church Station,
railroad, Fairfax county, Virginia, and about
six miles from Georgetown, D. c., all that piece
o. PARCEL OF LAND late the residence of
Erancis NJ. DeCorer, decd, containing about
TWELVE ACRES, more or less, together
With the appurtensnees, consisting OF FRA n Z
DWELLING HOUSE, in good order, contain
ng rooms, stable, hen house, &c.
TERMS-Cash fifty dollars to be paid at the
lime of sale, TO be forfeited case the purchas-
81 fails to comply with the terms of sale; the
residue at the time the title is perfected. All
eonveyancing and stamps at the expense OF the
purchaser. LEVI PARKER, Trustee
Falls Church, Fairfax co., Jan 20 eots*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, JAN 29.-Virginia's inscribed,
old, 500 bid, 81 asked, do. 1866, SO bid, do
1867, 40 bid, do. coupon, old So bid, do. coupon
new G24 bid North Carolina old, 634 bid
do new, 6l3 bid. Cotton quiet and steady
middIing upands nomlnally %. Flour. un
changed and in good demand. Wheat irm
sales of prime to choice red at 2 rs to 2 80
Corr dull prime white Sc to 49, ye 5G 80 sc &c
Pork firm at $32. Bacon active rib sides III
to l73 clear do. 1871 to l84 shoulders 143 tt
I4$ Hams 90 cents. Lard firm 2O3 to q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

DAVENPORT BRoTHERs.-The Davenport
Brothers, as will be seen by an advertisement
in another column, will give one more petorm-
auce in this city, at the Assembly Rooms, this
evening In consequence Of the dissatisfaction
occasioned by the double admission fees charg-
ed during their former exhibitions in this city,
both the light and dark sceances willb exhib-
tied this evening for the one fee collected at
the door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

Sn,Dvs FROM A PIpE-A gentleman in
coming out of the passage of the residence OF a
citizen at the upper end Of King street. night
before last, lit his pipe, some OF the sparks
from which fell upon cotton umbrella, and IN
n few moments the umbrella was IN a blaze,
the flames spreading rapidly and destroying
seven umbrellas, several fine overcoats, hats
and other articles before they could be eztin-
guishedl Persons should be careful how they
smoke iu the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

OwLs.-The Washington Republican says;
Mr.. Robert Ball, yesterday, visited his farm
near Balls Cross Roads, and while roaming
the adjacent woods, discovered large horned
owl on branch of majestic pine. Mr Ban
being provided with Whitney revolver TOOK
aim, and, brought the owl to the ground,
minus, the "screech." Mr.. B. then sent to
his farm house for gun, and shot 10 the
course of twenty minutes five large specimens
of the above owl. The owls will average from
tip to tip three feet each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

VESSEL SUNK.-On Wednesday night,
schooner Problem. Capt Cornwall, from Phil
adelphia, and loaded with sixty-eight tons OF
anthracite coal for Gleason & Glenn, while en-
deavoring to make G street wharf in wash
ington, struck upon rock, was thrown upon
her beam ends, and in few minutes was filled
with water and sunk. 1t was found that the
vessel was badly damaged, though the cargo
will be recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

DROWNED. The assistant light house keep
err at Lower Cedar Point, man named Chit,
we'll known in this city, was drowned at that
place on Friday last. He and Benjamin Lang
Y, the keeper of the light house, had been
ashore in small boat, and it was on their re-
turn, while getting out Of the boat on 70 the
steps of the light house, that the unfortunate
man fell into the Potomac and lost his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

LAND SALE. The farm of the late Amzle
Coe, near Falls Church station, on the A., H.
& Fl. r. r., in Fairfax county, containing
about 100 acres, with improvements, was
bought last week by w. A. Duncan, of this
place, for $65 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-In the Senate, to-
day, the McGarrahan claim was again under
consideration, the discussion involving the
question Of Senatorial corruption.
The House Of Representatives was engaged
in the consideration of private bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
Indre ITnderWn0d Resfraine0.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ga writ to restrain
Judge Underwood from multiplying the ACTS OF
the judiciary of Virginia on the grounds OF
official ineligibilty under the 18th amendment,
was to-day issued by the Supreme Court, re-
turnablc on Friday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
lCONMrNICATED

There are said to be numbers of persons
making applications for the Office Of Judge IN
Virginia, in view of the expected removal OF
nearly all the present Judges 1t is to be
hoped that the first question each Of the appll-
cants will ask will be-"Am l competent for
the situation2" And, secondly, do the peo-
ple want me to fill the situation" An igno-
rant, or an Incompetent, or an obnoxious Judge,
is bad thing. ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

PERSONAL Among the late arrivals in
Washington is noticed the name Of the Rev.
MIR. McMurdy, who for time Immediately
succeeding the close of the war occupied the
position OF 'rector of Christ Church, " in this
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

CoRRECTIoN.-Ther report mentioned in yes
terday's Gazette, made by lodger at the
Watch House, that he had been robbed at
house, near the Brown Shed, of $60,w incor-
rect. The same man has made the same
charge before without any foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY JAIL,
January 29Lh, 1869.

To The Local Reporter of the Gazette:
Sir see in your local of yesterday evening
on error which you will please correct by in
sorting this to-day. was fined on Monday
for not giving evidence and for contempt
Yesterday 1 was summoned before the Mayor
and committed for ten days for the offence
which had been committed on Monday last l
was not charged with committing any offence
Yesterday. Yours, resp'y., w. w WHITE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
AGRICULTURAL.
GARDEN SEEDSl
= GARDEN sEEDsl +

have just received my first supply Of Lam
DRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS, warranted fresh
and genuine. together with full stock of
LANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS; al
so, small supply of the EXTRA EARLY
OARACTACUS PEA-my own Importation
to which would direct special attention. This
Pea is earlier than Landreth's Extra Early and
much more prolific.
While l can recommend my entire stock OF
Seeds to be of reliable quality, l would cali
special attention to my FLAT DUTCH CAB
BAGES SEED.
Seeds put up in neat packages and mailed TO
any part Of the country, postage paid, on re-
ceipt of 10c per paper.
ny Landreth's Rural Register and Almanac
for 1869, ready for gratuitous distribution.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Jan 19 No Is King ST., Alexandra, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA. Hon. Asa
Packer has consented to be candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania, providing he is
nominated by the Democratic State COnven-
ton. Several OF the Democratic papers OF the
State are urging the nomination of General
Winfield Scott Hancock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

Police REPORT. There were no eases at
the Mayors or Magistrates Offices this morn
ing, no one in the Watch House, and the city
last night, remarkably quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

KNIGHs OF PYTHIAs.--At the meeting Of
the Grand Lodge Of knights of Pythias of the
State of Virginia. on Wednesday night last,
George Dufey, of Oriental Lodge, No. 6, of
Alexandria, was elected Grand Inner Steward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

John G. Breckenridge is to arrive in Balh:
more, from Canada, February 1st.
Howell Cobb had an insurance of 10000 or
his life. 1t was paid to his family
Texas is setting up beef factories
A Florida editor ate ripe watermelon las
week
Arejected lover in Ohio cut the throat o.
his cruel divinity the other day.
Smallpox is doing destructive work in Gin
cinnati The deaths last month from the dis
ease were l24. This month will show an In
crease.
A colored preacher in Richmond has elopec
with the wife of member of his congregation
Wooden car-wheels, bound with steel, are s
railway luxury at the West.
The Moravian took $50, 900 worth Of Cana
dian butter from Portland Sunday morning.
A young woman in Minnesota has gone IL
sane from Plauchette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
MARINE LIST.


MINIATURE ALMANAC-JAN'Y. 70, 1869.
SUN RosE............7 % Moon RISES ey'g... 80
SUN SETS. .......5 Is HIGH WATER mig. Il
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JAN. %.
ARRIVED.
Gchr Beershebar, Gilmore, Port Deposit
lrmber to B. F. Bruner.
SAILED.
Steamer Valley City, Mccarthy, New York,
5y NJ Eidridge 81 Co.
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, New York,
by Iooe, Wedderburn & Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Virginia, Drew, from this port
sailed from New York 9th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
billiard Match.

MONTREAL, Jan. 29.-The billiard ma tch
between Dion and Foster was concluded at
I:l5 a. M, Dion, 1900, Foster, lll6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29
Gold.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Gold.to-da 1864.

STAGES Notwithstanding the transfer OF
mail matter between Strasburg and Harrison
burg to the railroad, the Messrs Trotter con-
tinue to run their stages between Staunton
and Winchester. They also Iun special lines
between Winchester and Strasburg and be-
tween Harrsonburg and Staunton. Harris
onburQ Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

There is an order of X. &. L. IN America,
but it is translated knights OF the Carpet
Bag"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

nor SALE, at the Mount Vernon Cotton
L Mill, TWO SECONDHAND F0RTY
large BOILERS, together or separately. For
driving saw mills or other purposes, where fusl
is not an important item, these engines and
boilers will perform about as good work as If
new, and will be sold for one third the cost of
new ones Of equal power.
aug lift q. THOMAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

Mr.. BLoNDHEIM requests us to mention
10 the citizens of Alexandria and the sur
rounding country that, owing to immense
success of business this winter, he intends tc
sell his entire stock of Fall and Winter Clot h
ing out regardless of cost.
Go one and all, ajLi-
And give Blondheim call,
at the corner of King and Fairfax streets
dec %
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. o T c E

~
IN order to close out our stock Of
LADIES, MISSES AND
CHILOREN'S WINTER BOOTS,
re have greatly reduced the prices, and all IN
7snt of good goods at low prices will do well
% give us q call, at "a King street.
ian %9-lm w. B. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-29

pruARKs-The market closes quleIIyi AHu
ling the week there has been much activity.
The receipts Of produce, generally, have oeen
,;cbt while the demand is limited The stocks
of Flour on hand are now more than sufficient
. meet the demand, and prices are weak
Wbest has undergone but little change; the
offaripgs have been light and the demand linn
tsd sales reported to-day at $50, l82, l86, 100,
1o5 and 1877 for fair to good red Corn dull and
arooping some sales on Change at Sass for
mixed and 80 for yellow-but after 'Change
hours the principal sales were at ~, which may
IA considered the market price. Rye l35 and
1uiet; very little offering. Sales Of Oats at 81
Cor damaged and CO Tor good. White Beans
20 70 for small lots. Plaster firm. Wool quiet
and unchanged. Butter inactive very little
.trictly prime offering Bacon steady Lard
arm Eggs dull. Dressed Poultry In demand
Turkies 2Oa22c per h. Chickens 3sS6 per doz.
nroosed Hoes steady and in fair demand at
IS GOasl4 per 100 lbs
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, January 18TH
Reef Cattle-Prices to-day ranged as foiioWs
DID Cows and Scalawags at 75sS4 Is; ordinary
Thin steers, Oxen and Cows at A 26sSo 70; 1alr
- good stock Cattle 5a$6 26; fair quality
Reeves at G 60aS7 50; and the best Beeves 8aS9
1sr IGO lbs, the average price being about SIS 70
ross ,To s' The market opened at small advance
IN the rates of last week, but closed very dull
sheep~The supply during the past week has
continued about equal to the demand, and for
soOd fat Sheep there is some inquiry at better
0rices. Prices to-day ranged es follows Fair
% GOOD fat Sheep at 43a7c per ID gross.
4oes-The market has only been moderately
supplied this week, and the demand continues
brisk at former rates. Prices to-day ranged Hs
follows Fair to good fat Hogs Sl4 50a$l66 Oh per
100 lbs net-market closing firm.