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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

A large number of citizens of Washington
have signed petition, for presentation to Con-
gress, asking the passage of bill repeating the
old Mary land law relating to usury in the
District of Columbia, or such modification of
that law as will permit supply and demand to
regulate the rates Of interest in the District
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09
COMMUNICATED.

l desire to call the attention of the person
whose duty tits to light the street lamps in the Sd
Ward to the fact that the lamps have not been
lighted for several nights until alter ten clock
at the corner Of Cameron and St. Asaph SITS,
and not at all at the entrance to the alley between
King and Cameron streets, on ST. Assph St
Should this neglect continue, l will bring the
matter before Council A TAXPAYER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

THE COURT OF CLAIMS is engaged in a novel
and wholly unprecedented case. One Of the
last acts of Congress at the close of the summer
session In 1868. was to pass biz regulating
the proceedings 10 this Court, in which was a
a clause giving aliens who are citizens or sub
ects of any Government which accords to cit
zens of the United States the right to prosecute
claims against such Government 10 its courts,
the privilege of prosecuting claims against our
Government in this court Certain French
citizens have now brought suit against the
United States, and demand q hearing In the
Court of Claims The Court directed Judge
Peck to ascertain whether the French courts
give our citizens such privileges as these per-
sous claim, and he is sitting as special commits
siouer to hear evidence from those conversant
with French law and practice. Measures have
also been taken to get an opinion or certificate
from the proper French authority. If it is
found that the courts in France give our citizens
the same rights as their own, the Court of Claims
will hear the suits brought By these Frenchmen,
of which there are twenty five or thirty.-N
tional Ltelhgencer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The Washington Republican says that Wash
ingtou is rapidly filing up with strangers, at
tracted hither by business which they hope
Congress will dispose of before March 4th
next, and by the hope of getting Office under
Grant. Yesterday they swarmed on Pennsyl
vania avenue, as usually day or two before q
Presidential Inauguration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

A number of nominations for important posi-
tons were yesterday sent 10 the Senate by the
President. There is not much prospect OF any
combinations being made before the fourth OF
March
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEB. 9

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, FEB. 9
SAILED.
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by NJ Eldridge & Co.
Schr Serene. Jones' Wilmington N c.,
corn by B. II. Lambert.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship New York, Jones. hence at Phila,
delphis 9th instant.
York It'll instant
Schr. VIM. b. Mann, Stamford, hence at
Wimin gton, N. G. 4th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

40 Oregon journal is progressing. 1t mott
ees births under the head Of Come; marriages
it styles Fixed to Stay; and death it reports
under the head of Gone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09
COMMUNICATED.

A correspondent of the Journal of Agricu;;
ture has found that eight bushels of salt and
one of plaster will cause an acre OF clay loam
to produce more than an equally expensive sp-
plication of barn-yard manure Wlll some
make the experiment to verify in this section
FAIRFAX,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

1t is thought that the Forty first Congress
will assemble on the 4th of March, for q short
session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The arrival at Baltimore of Mr.. j. G. Brock
ioridge is announced. He is the guest of hi
brother in-law, Rev. DR.. Bullock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

IL is said that Gen, Grant was much "bored VI
and annoyed during his late visit to New York
by the politicians and Office seekers, in that
city, who would crowd upon him and follow him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

A portion OF the citizens Of Prince George $
county, Nd, recently held a meeting at Bran
DIVINE, in that county, and passed resolu-
ton not to deal, hereafter, with any business
man in Washington, who will not aid them in
building what is called the Southern Maryland
r. r., or Point Lookout Road. This is quite
compulsory mode of proceeding. There
are probably cuisines" men who are not able
10 subscribe to the Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The Nation" says that "the reason why
the whiskey ring is so powerful among us is
that they have applied brains to the business
OF stealing and swindng, and good people have
Opposed to them nothing but rhetoric"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

Heavy rains at Durango, Mexico, have done
much damage to property, and by the rise OF
the Sinola causing loss of life, and sweeping
away several villages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

Some of the over and above jealous fremen
10 Washington, who are Radicals in politics,
protest against the appointment of Col. TAFT
IS Marshal of the Fire Companies, on lnau-
guration Day, because they don't think he is
10 il'-Col. T. being Democrat in politics.
Col. T. was Union man and was in service for
the u. S. duriog the war. We presume the
over jealous will not persist in their lob
lection = because the thing is simply ridieu-
lOus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
| United States for the Eastern District Of

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
| United States for the Eastern District Of
Pennsylvania:
Samuel +. Adams Qately q copartner with
William II. Rogers and James E. Riddick,
trading as Rogers, Adams & Co.. and with
George Bryan and Douglas S. Gregory, trading
as Bryan, Adams y Co., and with George Bry-
an, trading as Bryan & Adams bankrupt, hav
| ing petitioned for his discharge, meeting Of
creditors will be held On the first day of March
| 1869. at o clock p. H. before Register Will
| liam McMichael. esq at No $50 Walnut st ;,
| in the city of Phiiadelphia, that the cxamina'
| ton of the bankrupt may be finished, and any
business of meetings required by sections u
| and % Of the act of Congress transacted.
The Register will certify whether the bank
rupt has conformed TO his duty
A hearing will also be held on Wednesday,
the seventeenth day of March, 1869 before the
Court of Philadelphia, at 10 O. clock a. m, when
parties interested may show cause against the
discharge.
-............. WITNESS, the Honorable John Cad
SEAL walader. Judge of the said Dii
&..'.''.'''.'@ trict Court, and seal thereof, at
Philadelphia, January 26th. 1869.
Attest: WILLIAM MCMICHAEL,
r. Fox. Clerk. Register.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

TERRIBLE Academia few days ago
whilst two men were cutting wood on the farm
of Mr.. George Beall, in Montgomery county,
near the District line, one of them, Samuel
Donaldson, had his leg cut off just below the
knee. The two men were telling tree, and
when it was nearly cut through, Dona ldson
leaned against it for the purpose of pushing it
over. whilst the other man continued to cut.
In so doing he missed the tree, the axe strik
ing Donaldson leg, cutting both bones com
pletely off, and leaving the leg hanging by a
small portion of the flesh. The injured man
was conveyed to his home, where medical aid
was called in and the wound dressed Wash
in0toa Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

We have received several letters from cit-
Gems Of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, within
the last week, requesting copies of the Gazette
containing advertisements of land and farms
to be offered at public sale by commissioners
trustees, TO- This shows that attention is
turned to the lands in this neighborhood. =
Noae is the time to invest. Lands will soon
begin to rise in value. The inducements are
great to settle in this city and neighborhood. -
Building lots can be bought in the town and
suburbs at low rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09
DIED.

In PHILADELPHIA, February 7, 1869, JACOB
A. BENDER, for many years resident of
Washington, in the sd year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The thirteenth annual celebration of the
two literary societies of Roanoke College,
Salem, will take place on the 22d inst. We
return our thanks to the societies for their
kind remembrance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The Washington correspondent OF the Balti-
more Gazett, says :-"Circumstances have
transpired within few days past calculated to
inspire hope on the part of Virginia that she
will not be called on to adopt or reject the
Underwood" Constitution. The House bill
which provides for an election in May next, is
now pending in the Judiciary Committee of the
Senate, and there is reason to believe that the
bill will remain on the files of the same commit
tee during tie residue of the present session OF
Congress. This will defeat the programme of
the Wells party in Virginia, but will leave the
State under military government until the
meeting of the next Congress-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

GEN. SLOVENIAN, in General Order. No. 7,
issued from Headquarters iu Richmond, dated
Feb 5, 1869 has directed as follows ''All civil
officers, corporations, companies and associa-
tions in this State, that are required by law to
make reports and returns to the Legislature at
its annual sessions, will make the same to these
Headquarters without delay. In addition to
the annual or other reports, supplemental re-
ports will be made to include January 81, 1869. ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

In recently published letter, Ex-Governor
Henry A. Wise said Il praise God for the
war every day, Notwithstanding its disasters
and deaths, as special providence, indispen-
sable to free me and my heirs forever from the
weakness, If not wickedness, Of African
claverv ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The National Inteigencer says:-"A caucus
of the Southern Senators was held on Friday
night to secure united action on several mat
tiers relating to the South. One is to secure a
share of the Federal Offices or prevent con-
firmation of others. Another is to talk over
railroad matters and to combine to carry
through their local schemes, together with the
new bill of the combined Pacific railroad com
panies. A third, and the one under discussion,
was plan to insist on payment of salaries for
the full period of the Fortieth Congress, and
block legislation on some vital measure, ifneces-
sary, until the demand is complied with. Be-
fore any conclusion was arrived at, the caucus
adjourned"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The decision of the Supreme Court upon the
question of the right of Oregon to demand pay
ment of taxes, levied specially in gold, by
which the legality of the demand is affirmed,
refers only to the particular and special law OF
that State, the legality OF which is thus affirm
ed. 1t is understood to have no bearing on the
other legal tender questions now before the
court, in which private contracts and obIlga-
tons are involved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-09

The electoral votes, Of all the States, includ-
ing Mississippi, Georgia. Virginia and Louisi-
ana, have been received by Vice President
Wade-not only the copies brought By the
several messengers, but also the ones sent by
mail. They are all sealed and marked. 1t is
said that when the State of Louisiana is an
nourced motion will be made to exclude the
vote, on the ground that the election was frau
dulent The States of Mississippi and Virginia
will not, of course, be considered when the vote
is announced.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-06-29
Water Works.

Water Works.
Several cities in the Western States,
among them Indianapolis, are becom-
ing interested in water works improve
meuts The Holly system seems to
be attracting the most attention, and
a committee has been appointed BY
the Common Council Of Indianapolis,
70 visit Peoria, Illinois, and examine
into the system, as it is in operation
IN that city. The Holly system, as
we understand it, consists simply in
establishing large steam engine near
the stream from which the supply of
water is taken, and then forcing it
through service pipes into all parts Of
the city. 1t is claimed for this sys-
TEN that it furnishes fall supply Of
water, and with so great pressure as
to do away with all necessity for
steam fire engines. To cxtinguish
fires all that is required il to attach
hose to the nearest hydrant, and a
large stream Of water can at once be
turned upon the flames.
The Indianapolis Sentinel, however,
seems to be skeptical with regard to
the merits Of the HOLLY system. 1t
thinks the only certain way Of con-
structing water works Is to build res
ervoirs after tho old plan, and dis
tribute the water through the city
from these. 1t urges the Indianapo-
lis Council to be careful about adopt
ing the HoLLY plan, as there are Sc
rious objections to it, and it has been
regarded unfavorabiy By the most ex
perienced and best qualified civil en-
gineers. The Sentinel urges that the
temporary wants of that city for the
extinguishment Of fires and 9th
er requirements, can be supplied
by the driven wells" which have
been in successful operation in oul
city for the past two years. Tht
owner OF the patent for these wells
has proposed to the indianapolis PEG.
pie to drive one, Of six inches in diam
eter, sufficiently deep to insure an am
pie supply Of water to run steam
fire engine all day; and that if his wei
fails to furnish such supply, he vii
charge nothing for the experiment
We do not know what the capa
city Of six-inch driven wei
would be, but our acquaintance
with the lasting qualities Of wells o.
smaller diameter gives US confdenc,
to believe that they would easily ant
lastingly supply steam engine. Per
haps it would be well for our Council
to have an experiment made. If
be found true that a we'll with a sil
inch tube will supply steam engin
with all tho water it can dis
charge, it would be advisable
to have several OF them driven in tina
portion OF the city where the creates
property interests arc at stake. Be
sides, if they are so well supplied witt
water the public eisterns might b'
filed from them with much less
trouble and expense than is now thu
case.
We suggest to the Council the pro
priety of examining into this matte
before the winter-the season Of fire
lis again upon US.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-06-29

The music of Professor Gresh's
famous band. from indianapolis. IN
der the leadership of Professor Vogt,
was feature of the evening. This
band is one of the best In the State.
Saturday evening we are to have. In
the College chapel, the performance
of chosen members from the Philo-
logical Literary Society Sunday morn
ing at 81, annual class meeting; at 1G1
o'clock, Baccalaureath sermon, by
President Bowman; at a quarter to
three IN the afternoon, annual Lee
ture, by Rev Reuben Andrus, D. D.,
of your city. and on Monday evening
at . O clock, Literary Exercises Of
the Platopeap Society. CLAUDE.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-06-29
Wabash college commencement
WABASH COLLEGE,
June "a, 1869 J


EDITORS Journal;
Az the close of Col. Wilson's ad
dress, which was mentioned in our
last, the Alumni met and elected, as
officers, DIR. futile, President. &c
ofici0; Judge j. Nj. Cowan, Vice
President; Prof. w. Q. White, Secre-
tary, and J. w. Butler, Treasurer.
Hon. John Coburn was elected Ora
tor for the next annual reunion.
Judge Cowan then read biographi-
cal sketch of the late Hon. James
Wilson, which was we'll received and
ordered to be printed. The new
graduates were elected members Of
the Society of the Alumni, when they
adjourned to meet one year hence and
enjoy the eloquence of Mr.. Coburn.
At two o'clock the Calliopean and
Lyceum Societies, according to
custom, whereof the memory Of man
runneth not to the contrary" held
their reunion. More of the
Alumni we're present than usual.
Old memories were revived and
eloquent speeches made by those who
once were Of US, but now are Of the
busy world. Nothing seems to afford
greater pleasure 20 graduates aud
students than to meet again in the
old halls, the scenes of so many ardu
Gus struggles, call around again the
scenes of other days, and dwell upon
the mimic contests so exciting and 50
valued. Many q hearty laugh echoed
round the hall as the deeds of the
past were reproduced by those par
ticipatIng in them. The Calliopeans,
not fancying the appearance of their
hall so mich as IN days gone by, re-
solved to reiurnish it, and collection
was taken up for that purpose, which
resulted in a handsome sum. After
some four hours of lemonading.
speaking, and flowing Of soul. the
Societies were adjourned, hoping the
coming reunions may continue as
pleasant as this.
On Tuesday evening, Mr.. Kumler
repeated his address to a large and
select audience. All Joined in the
sentiment Of DIR. futile that 1T was
grander In its repetition than first de-
livery Yesterday, the grand gala
day OF the year, Centre Church was
crowded TO ITS utmost capacity. Many
distinguished persons were present on
the stage, upon whom rested the
laurels of Church, State and Nation.
come TO witness another natal dav of
Wabash. The death Of Mr.. Rice. 81
the Senior Glass, threw gloom over
the exercises, but with this execution
all things conspired to enhance the
pleasure Of the day. The weather
cool aud pleasant, could not have been
more prOpitious. The class was small
but did honor to the College. Not a
failure in memory married the exhi.
bition, and Senator Lanes cane
assisting at times in the applause.
gave evidence of the appreciation
Gf the orations, while bououets
from friends and bonnie lasses
were showered upon the new
fiedged graduates. The Masters
Orations. by Messrs. r. b. f. Pierce
and r. III. Post, sustained the high
character of the class of '66 for a bic
Oratory. DR.. Tuttle, in DELIVERING
the diplomas. made short address
TO the class. replete with sound and
eloquent advice. His welcome to the
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-06-29
I.ippincott & Blackwell,

a SK YOUR DOGrOR or Druggist for
Il SWEET QUININE-it equals (bttter1
Qunine. Is made only by r. STEARNS,
Chemist, Detroit
EE.E.REEP FOR THE ERRING--
- Words OF Cheer for Young Men, who
have fallen victims 10 SOCIAL EVILS,
and desire better MA MOOD. Sent in
sealed letter envelopes, free OF charge.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Boy
p, PhiIadel phia, Pa.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-06-29
GREENCASTLE. Ind,
June 26. 1869.


We left Cincinnati at half past thee
in the afternoon, by the Indianapolis,
Cincinnati & Lafayette Railroad, and
arrived at Indianapolis four and a
half hours thereafter. We immedi-
ately proceeded to the Northwestern
Christian University Building, which
was to be the scene of festivities for
the grand reunion Of the three Indi-
ana chapters, Lambda, Psi and Rho,
Of the ancient Greek fraternity, " Sig
ma Chi" The attendance was
large. and embraced the elite
of the city, and, indeed, of
| the entire State. Ample prepara-
tious for a seas IN of enjoyment had
been made by the managers who had
| the affair 10 charge. The Society
halls In the upper portion Of the
| building were tastetully decorated
with beautiful evergreens and rare
| flowers, furnished by lady friends of
| the ancient and honorable fraternity.
| The reception in these parlOrs lasted
several hours, when an adjournment
was made to a hall reserved for the
occasion, when the ceRstng part OF
the celebration was next in order
| The fraternity had made arrangements
for a first-ciass banquet, and they got
it. III we are allowed 70 draw our
conclusions from the manner In which
it was dispatched; it was a feast fit
for the gods.
The welcome Grafton was delivered
by Mr.. w Scott Ray, Of Rho Chapter,
and was very felicitous and appro-
pirate effort. AS it is short and .di-
rectly to the point, we take the liberty
of reproducing it, knowing that the
large number of Sigma Cha residents
of your city and friends of the order
will read it with interest. The fol
lowing was the
WELCOME ADDRESS.
In behalf Of Rho Chapter Of the
Sigma Chi Fraternity, | bid you, kind
friends, a cordial welcome. To the
bright galaxy of youth and beauty
so largely represented tonight, / say
/ thrice welcome, and have only to re-
/ greet that the chances are so favorable
tor leading captive the cardiac strings
OF our brothers from a distance. For
you, Brother Sigmas, who long ago
bid farewell to your a Ina Mater,
and who are now engrossed
with the cares of an active
world, l extend welcome. accompa.
MED with the hope that the happy
"reminiscences of past academic days
will tonight be revived, and that YOU
will drink deep and long at the foun-
tain OF unalloyed pleasure. / well
come you to a commingling with kind
I friends to relationship of generous
hearts. | welcome you, lambda. I"
In behalf of a cOteTie that has ever en-
tertained a deep interest IN your pro
gress. L welcome you to the festivl-
ties to- night in the somewhat lacopic
\ language of Shakespeare:
"a hundred welcomes;
/ A curse begin at the very rO0t IF bts
/ heart
That is not glad to see YOU"