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Holy SATURDAY. The religious ceremonies
at St. Mary's Church this m9rning
were OF great length, lasting from ullii after
- clock. They began with the knaling Of
new fire at the front door OF he church aud
the blessing of five grains ot incense after
wards fixed on the Pascha Candle in the form
of cross. Three cln1es on q rod were then
lighted, one by one, at the foot, middle, and
upper eud Of the church, and the Procession
advanced up tho aisle, and on arriving at The al.
tar, the Pa.chal Candle TALL wax taper kept
burning during thu + lstcr time WAS blessed and
together with the lamp Which is always kept
burning before the altar, lighted from the
triple candle. Then twelve portions Of scrip
turc, called "Ihe Prophecies, We're read, and
the Baptisms Water. for use daring the
year, SoemnIy blessed; alter which the Ll!auies
were chanted Then MasS was sung. and at
The Gloria in Excelsis. tn. organ AMI bell.
which had been sicut since Thursday, in token
of mourning for our Savior death, pcaled
forth, and the services concluded with the
Magrifcat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

PROPERTY SALES. -Grecu & Wisr, Auc-
lioneers aud Real Estate Agents, sod to. day
by public auction the dwelling and lot of ground
on the west side Of Patrick street, between
Queen aud Princess streets. belonging to ii.
II. Arnold, to II. S. Martin for $GlO.
The property on Uuian street, formerly
known as John !. Prices restaurant
and back lot with improvements, belonging
to John r. Price, was sold to-day by Beck,
Kuox ard Kcrby, Real Estate Agents and
Auc,ioneers, to Hon. Lewis Mckenzie. for
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

LOCAL BREvITIEs. The deficiency bill, con
taioing provision for the payment OF the cX'
penses OF the registration ana election in this
State last July, having passed both houses Of
Congress- and become ls|. thu regis
trar-. commissioners and clerks then employ
cd will now have their claims settled
The commissioners appointed to divide the
county part of Alexandra into townships have
been officially notified by the sheriff OF their
appointment.
man who was dogging the steps OF couple
in the northwestern section Of the city, last
ni,ht, was shot at twi,e, and in his flight t.
escape supposed further danger, fell down ano
bruised himself considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

THE MARKET, this morning, was quite vel
supphed-but We have no change TO notice in
prices of meats or vegetables. Butter and eggs
at last Saturdays quotations. Mr. Holland
opened his new stand, which was beautiful
decorated aud presented handsome appear
ancs Mr.. Skaters display Of beautiful flow
ers was as attractive as ever The fish stands
had an abundance of fine fish Vegetables are
becoming more plentiful ADD there is ten,
dcncy TO decline. Poultry is scarce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
Steamboat Explosion.

CINCINNATI, April l6.-fhe towboat Rover
exploded her boilers last night above the Lit.
tic Miami depot, and foated down TO the 10
Of Butler street where she sunk. There were
twenty three persons 90 board Captain Dew off,
are seriously hurt. Six Others are known to
}. Alesl iar, Ellis Alestire and Madison Giro e
be saved.
+ Fourteen others have not been heard from,
ard are supposed to have Lerished.
The explosion occurred as the boat was
steaiuing out from her berth uadcr l4O pounds
OF steam
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
The FeuianS.

CHICAGO. April 16.-The Fenian Congress
has adjourned sine die
An executive council of nine members was
appointed to take the place Of the President
and the Senate. The ames ofthe Council will
be kept secret for the present.
The expulsion Of Richard McCloud by Gen.
O'NeiIl was unanimously rescinded by the Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

TO PLANTERS AND FAX
MEkS.
Z utrII GRADE FERTILIZER AT
MODERATE COST.
MAGNUM BONUM SOLUBLE PHO0
PHATN,
Co,oposcd of Dissolved Bones Ammonia ana
Potash. 49,,
This IS q rich and active rertillzer, IN WIZ nna
: nnncontrated all the richness OF pure oSm en-
Is con- solsble 6y a generous application OF cul
nhTTic Acid, aided by the proper proper t.o"s
OF Ammonia and Potn:h Its ans sj SHOWS u, :
of which is directly solutle....l4 per CT.
Anfmonia..".. ....'....''.' 80 pc.
Potash ..'..'''''' y FN i,
Tho rroprietors of this Manure are SO wen
satisfied Of lts sdspts bility to ell crops, sno %.
its powerful influence in building up worn o ,ht
lands and # really adding to the value OF Tn; tne
soil, thst I'll ely request, as matter OF res IN,
portance to the farming interests tns ; every
plsnter should give it trial, i! on!y on n,
small scale. They feel confident in a. y tT,
trsi will pave i, b, to beyond csvli, me very
.rtre Of all articles to meet their Iecessitleam -
Price SIS per ton 2cOO lbs. F0r sa5G y ~ nv
small quaatitl's by n.y. Co,a,sl Aoent
NH 3l--2m oe-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

The WEATHER After quite warm day,
the weather suddenly changed last night. A
flesh breeze sprang up, and it has sine, been
cloudy, danp D, and cod The thermometer at
noon yesterday stood at 79', ct noon LAY it
stood at So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
LOCAL NEWS.
CHURCH SERVICES, &c. To.MORROW

Christ Church.. Service at ii g. il an Il
p m. by Rev. Mr. Nc Kim.
st. PauEs Church.-Service at II Il. III. by
Rev. DR.. Norton.
Grace Church. Service at II a. IN. AMI II p.
by Rev. Mr. Sprigg.
st. Marys. -Mass at and II III, and Yes
pers at Al D.
First Presbyterian.-- in the MOI ming
by Rev. Mr.. McAtee. Childreh'5 Concert at
night.
Second PrssLyterian.-No service.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.-2er
mon in the morning and at night, by Rev. Or.
Heueh
Methodist EplscopaL-Servce in the morn
ing and at night by Rev. Mr.. Haynes.
Methodist Protsstant.-Servlce IN the III 1rn-
ing and at night, by Rev. Mr. Benson.
BaDtist.-Servics in the morning and at night
By Rev. NJ. Ryland
Village Chapel in the morning and
At night, by Rev. Geo. w. Lightner.
.1lercndria Christian Associations General
Prayer Meeting in the First Presb. Church. at
O clock p. H., and every evening curing the
coming week in the Associations new room.
second floor of No. a3 King street at o'clock
y cordial welcome will DO given TO all who
will attend upon these means Of grace.
German Lutheran. at 3p. NJ, IN
The Star Engine House. south 81. Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
The Markets..

NEW YoRK, April l6.-stocks firm. Money
easy ct per cent Gold 1873. Virginia li1es,
OK. coupon, 69!; now SO. Flour stoady. Wheat
u shade frmer. Corn active at &c advance.
BALTIMORE. April l6.-Vireinia skies, DID,
81 bid. GA asked; do. 1856 sc bid. Ct asked !;
do. 1867 Gil bid, Glt asked Cotton firm at 229
Flour firm and fairly active Wheat Arm
prime to choice Maryland red l45al60. White
Corn fairly active at iC3al06; yellow firm at
1O3 Oats quiet at CLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
Railroad Accident.

=, ROCHESTER, April l6-A freight train going
East last evening Ga the Central Railroad was
thrown from the track at Saudcut short dis.
tauce from this city from broken shalt.
y freight train FROM the East ran into the
wreck smashing the eugine, and killing ~ tr 50
head OF cattle
Samuel Clifford, tho engineer jumped from
his engine, ami was seriously injured. A boy
on one of the cars was also injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

LEGAL HOLIDAYS In the House of Rep.
resentatives, yesterday, Mr.. Mckenzie present
ed memorial of the bankers Of Washington
aud Georgetown, asking that New Years day,
22d Of February, Good Friday, Fourth of j ly,
THANKSGIVING day, and Christmas be declared
lee Il HOLIDAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

PROGRAMME E-PART ].
|. Overture, Tsncredi.... :;...;.."......R osini
Masonic Choir Orchestra.
2. March .:".":........"...B Becker
Masonic Choir.
2 1'euor Solo, Ye Merry Birds."......G Gum bert
Mr. Fl. Seligson.
4. Ouartette, The Chapel ......:.:..":. hreutZer
Mess,s. Lilybridge, sheriff. Ieatman
S. Octette, Image Of the Rose"..;; kecharo'
Messrs Holmee, Pat erson, Lloyd, Wooo,
Bradley. Thompson, hancock and Gross;
6 Chorus, The Woodlswn Rose..."..". Fischer
Masonic Choir.
l Pot-Pouri. ACKNOWLEDGMENT" Verdi
Masonic Choir Orchestra.
9, Chorus, Comrades in ArIns ..........A Adam
Masonic Choir.
2. piccolo Solo La Voliere Polka....... Douard
Mr.. F. Prospect.
4 Chorus with obligato. Stun bar Soit Mohrlng
Obligato by q. q. Bradley.
: Octette Springs Delights Muller
Messrs. Hodgson, McClary, Thompson, Col
ledge, Brown, Br .wn. Flyers and Foster;
E. Chorus, Round are sll Things. kiicken
Masonic Choir.
D;roctor .......................E 8. Holmes
Pianist PROF. D. T. Scheel
Leader OF ..........l. u. hlout
Doors open at o'clock; Overture at D.
lH-tI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
Court Martial.

LOUISVILLE, April l6.-rhc court martial
convened TO try Lieut.. Col. and Assistant To-
spector General James Toltep, U. 5. A., met
here yesterday.
One of the charges against General Tostcn
is said to be absence without leave. After re-
naming in session here two or three days the
court will proceed to Charleston, s. g., for
the purpose of procuring testimony and will
return this city to conclude the proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
Murder.

BosToN, April l6.-Philip Houghton, a
steady and industrious young man aged % years,
was beaten and stabbed by two desperadoes at
North End a few DAYS ago, and has since
died of his injuries. Two men known as Tsy
result of the CoroDer's inquest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
New Gold Mines.

DENVER, COL, April l6.-Santa Fe Tele.
grams report that great excitement prevails
there over new mineral discoveries Gig ht miles
South of Barney station, in New Mexico
1t is said that tho roads arc lined with pco-
pie travelling to the new mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
DAUGa'S RAW BONE fho''i Il u 4 -
~ REDUCTION II PRICE.

This popu,a, Manure, the origins! Ra% w. Bone s.;
pnosphste has been thoroughly 'esHt "u wth
the past fifteen ysseS s and gsrdenes rs being
e eonnj to sny Manure in the market, both as
cr0n grower and fertilizer. ho
c'Tp .m n prepared to iii ell orders from bag
r,.wmrdE. Prize sj4 per ElEi IDS v
i,1- Agent for hlaxandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
FauOuier JudgeShip.

RICHMOND, April l6-The nomination fol
Judge OF the County Court of Fauquier, the
contestants being Messrs. Thomas Smith and
John Marshall, has been postponed By the
Conservative CAUCUS until Tuesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

= AND FOR SALE-Pursusnt to decd OF
trust from Lee Tuttlc TO the undersigned,
bearing dato April % 1899 and of F1H bcf On
d dS Of S Ray, 1870 Court DIV, in front s. tho
Cont House door of Fairfax COUNTY, soil TO the
highest bidder, The following d2setibed PROP,
ERTY All that TRACT Or PARCEL OF
tanning two hWndred and ten acres and orc
hundred and iorty.soven poles. bis iand les
near Burke's staten, o., \, Z Il T. g., Az
nesr G. a. Arundle's.
TERMS-So much essh ss will diEch~rGe tn,
eyn,nses Of sale ana the amount due And un.
MD unde- :na said deed OF trust md ID resi-
duo on credit of elk months. The cash re-
CURED will be announced on the day "t ssl'.--
Selling AS Trustee. w,ll convey So ch ti,lH a
is vested in mo by said deed OF trust only,whiiE
is believed to 80 good.
WIN. SAGA.R. Trustee.
Fairfay CO. AO lG-laV4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
FISK g. HATCH, Bankers.

s-yJe have issr cd paml hets containing
c,ii PARTICULARS, st.,ht cs, d iaIs map '''''
,uti ta viii Re furn i ei upoa p les i'n.
~ We bug aud s,l iicyern1me1Rs p. a nonus
M receive the acc IN. o Bank bsASef ..
Corporations AMI 2'ho >, je1' n :? oc'.." "
sipht and allow int re- On al o. snc -
New York, feb i2-.t"m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

AN EXCURSION and Shad Bake will be given
at Glynopt, on Monday the 18th inst, by Alr.
Shafield. A foe time is anticipated. See ad-
pertisc m eut in another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
rnO FARMERS.

rg1O FARMERS.
A;Ss baveJ J.TUKNEH AN M0NlA lated
crrp.R PHOSPHATE fnr Spring crops
i has hacn satisfactorily :ested tor some me
-.,r. in diff.-en. sections, and always VITA the
most satisfactory results. ,isr.
We h.ll he pleased to show our tes:lh torrn.
rroro wall kun. practical and reliaole ID -, 10
'! u. cft i; inc1asss; yields o: from | 10
%rD PEI cen. from lis use ,,,a ,rost sue
III: Enthusiastically pronounced the HUE
c'ssiu1 eo'" E'0"e BREWIS 4 LAWSON'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

TUE LADY OF TIE LAKE.-Thc steamer
Lady Of the Lake. Captain Joseph Denly, one
,f the new boats intended TO run between
Washington aud Norfolk. left Wilmington,
N c., Yesterday morning, audi expected to
,,r;ve to-day, This boat, which is an elegant
and last Side-wheel steamer WILL on "'o''S
next, commence regular trips between WASH.
;nrton and Norfolk, touching at all the prlncl'
nal points. She will leave Washington every
Monday aud Thursday at p. e., and return
from Norfolk, Tuesday and Friday evenings az
) o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
Getting Married.

Essays FOX YOUNG MEN, on the de-
lights ot Home, and the propriety or impro
prluty OF gs ting Mari d. with sanitary help
for those who feel united for matrimonial
happiness Seat free, in sealed envelopes. Ad-
drass HOWARD Z ISOLATION, Box p,
Philadelphia Pa. Jan 70 -3lnd&w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

EASTER DAY.-To morrow, belag Easter
Day, will be observed in the Catholic and Epis
copal Churches with religious services appro
pirate 10 the OCCASION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

Tur LIVES MURDER Prince Georgian
s.ys 1.-THE Richards case VIII DC 't'ea on On
Thursday OF next week, but will cot excite the
;.o.s., ,bat was anticipated, the prisoner hay
n,et tuv confessed his guilt and neither MIR.
Ran ,uy Johnson, nor Mr.. Searle, OF Boston,
ME; nnw appear in bis defence. the latter has
w wr;,t uy here, expressing his inability to be
present, aud expressing hope that tue CouIt
po,,d assign him counsel, which, of course, Will
bs DONE: but VIC understand that the prisoner
has abandoned all hope of acquittal, and eS-
mre,ses himself as anxious only for speedy
trial. lie still remains in the Baltimore } III;
hut will he brought on here now in few days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
ELECTION NOTICES.
BOOTS & SHOES.

The subscriber has just received and having
bought at gold rates, Can afford to sell at prices
to suit the times one Of the largest most varied
and best assorted stocks Of Ladies', Gentle
mems, Misses and Childrens Boots and Shoes
ever before offered for sale in this market. His
long experience in the trade has enabled him to
procure stock manufactured from the best
material and in desirable and stylish manner,
and on the most favourab BILE terms and, with adj
vantages in his favor, he can stfDrd to sail as
cheap rs the cheapest. A largo stock ofHEAVI
GOODS, suitable for the country, to which he
invites tho special attention Of country mer-
chants. All in want will do well to call ri "a
King street.
NH M-4m w. 3. WADDE4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
SPECIAL NOTaGE&.
way with SnectacIes Old Eyes :,

way with SpectacIes Odd Eyes maize
;.eW, EASILY, wthou, doctor Or medicines. sent
post pad IN receipt of lI'c Ad1ress
DE. Z. B. FUOrE,
MN I-3m 10 Lexington Az, n. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
= way with Uncomfortable Trusse,

; ON 'crt ma curo for the Ruptured Sent post
paid on receip. Of l0c Address
Dr. f. 2. FODTE,
mh : 3m 10 LIE ington Az, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

Residents ofthe county complain that s6e!r
fences are stolen as soon as as erected and used
py the thieves for fuel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

Police REPORT. -MAYoR's OFFICE. "A
vonnester, for disorderly conduct, at the upper
end Of King street, arrested by wachuen REM
and Webb, was discharged upon the payment
OF costs. r. D.L;,,o,
,rd Thomas Walker, Two colored hoys, charg-
ed with stealing books from the NJ. s.. Church
South, were committed to Jail for furthc: ex'
A warrant was issued for the arrest OF Broa
dus Banks, a colorcd boy, charged with robolng
the house Of Mr.. William Blythe, North St.
Asaph street, of money AMI clothing,
WATCu REPORT. Night CLOUDY ano May Ss
and temperature coc!, with the wind from the
Northeast. The watch had chase in the west
o rrn part ofthc city alter four youngsters tor
disordcrly conduct, but succeeded only in catch
inv one. The moi sy behaviour of the atten'
dants at Zion Church still continues But one
ledger was accommodated at the watch house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
US. IN1ERNAL Revenue,
ASSESSORS OFFICE, 7th Dist. VA.

ALEXANDRIA, April I, ISIU
The annual list Of taxes on incomes for 1863,
and special taxes, &c, for 1870, have been pre-
pared, and will be open for insp ction Mt this
office, No. SO King street on the 2Cth 2lst, 22d
an 23d instant.
Notice is hereby given that, on Tho days men
toned, appeals will be receiv ed and determi ned
relative to any erroneous Or excessive va'ua-
tions, assessments or enumerahons returned in
said list and said list will be open to tho in
spection of all persons VINO NAV apply Cor trAt
purpose JOSIAH MlLLARD,
ap 8-l0s Assessor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

MAGAZINES From the boo ard per'odica
store of Mr. George f. French, No. % King
street, where all the new literature can be pro
cured as soon as published, We received this
evening the April numbers of the Sunday
Magazine and Good words, aid the May
Numbers of Frank Leslic's Lady's Magazln'
and Demorest's Mirror of Fashions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16

IMMIaRAT1oN--Th tide of immigration
continues to flow into Virginia. Messrs. Drawn
er & Co., Real Estate Agents OF this city, are
busiIy engaged in selling lands to substantial
class of Northern farmers The following are
among the late arrivals consigned to that firm;
the purchasers having recently settled upon
their farms: A. +. Banks and family, from
Orange Co., N. Y; Vincent G.: Sears and
family, from Ontario CON-. Y; Charles Stoy
and family, late of New jersey; James Buch'
anan and family, OF Warren Co., Pa NJ:
Brewer and family. and S. Schuyler OF
Lvcomiog Co., Pa; }. V. Quick, IT.,
and family, and Peter Rggs and family,
- Hunterion Co., N. j.; Thomas ii.
B,vdew and family, Of Oneida TO-, N. i;and
Minor Lawrence, Of Huron Co., Ohio. There
arc other purchasers who have arranged to
t,Lo nossessiou of their farms next tall. In
view Of the numerous land sales being made
w The real estate agents Of this city, and for
N,bcr reasons, tits to be hopci that the Corn
Evchange will stimulate its committee appoint
90 to re insugurate an Agriculture far and
na,tle show. to be held 10 this city in October
next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
A., l.. & II. K. Ria the H,use of Rep

A., L. & II. K. Ria the Il vase Of Rep
reSanlaliges yesterday,
Mr. Mckenzie, from the Committee for
the D .strict OF Columbia, reported back, with
amendments. House bill No. 1924, 10 au
thOIlz3 subscription by the corporlfe au
thorities of the city OF Washington to the cap
ial stock OF the Alexandria, Loudoun. and
Hamp>h hire Raiho I'd Company, or the Wash
iugtun and Ohio Railroad Company, Is the
cas-, may be.
The amendments, which We're mostly YER
bal, were then agreed to-
The question wls upon ordering the bill, AS
amended, to be casrosscd and read thru time
Mr.. Allison This appears from the tide TO
!c i Ill OF 5 ,mc i'm porlance. | would like to
hear some explanation OF 1t.
Mr.. Mckenzie. This Louloun and Hamp
Shire railroad IS one upon wbl,h some two
million dollars have b,cn expended, and some
:1Gty five miles Of the road have been con-
>,ruc.ed. l. is shorter route by on. hun
,,e miles than any other To the Ohio river.
t. has been thought proper t. allow the cor
,prA;irn of Washington 10 aid IN the conStruc.
ton % this work upon IL two thirds vote OF
is citizsns. stock being issued 10 the citizens
ri WASHINGTON In proportion to the amount
they nav be taxed for this purpose. 1t is
expected that the road will be completed to
the Ohio river within the next Two or three
years.
Mr.. Allison. Does this bill iavoive any
liability on the part of the Government
Mr.. Mckenzie. None at ali.
Mr.. Cook. This bill, as now amended,
authorizes the city of Washington, by two
thirds vote Of It's citiz?us in favor OF such
proposition, 70 loan Sl,000,0 900 to this corpor.
a,ioo. have no doubt mysc f that this road
will he of as much advantage to this city rs
any road which can be built. 1t it is proper
to make subscription for any purpose Of the
kind this is a case which would justify it. This
bill is carefully guarded so as to prcvect any
wrong beiog done The naked question is
here presented whether municipal corpora
ton ought 10 be allowed to subscribe to the
ca,itaI stock of any Incorporation. For my
own part have always thought it should not,
Speaking simply f,r myself. But wanted 10
nresent the question fairly to the House. it IS
but fair TO say that this road. 1t constructed,
would be uuqueslionably OF great benefit 10
this city.
Nr. Allison. Is there any provision 10
this bill by which the proper expenditure Ct
The money raised under it Is absolutely secured,
20 that the road will DC built
Mr.. Cook The persons who may De taxed
for the purpose of aiding this road are 10 be
provided with stock IN proportion 10 the
amount OF tax each enc is ca led upon to pay,
aad they will ia that way be represented 10
the direction OF the road.
Mr.. Mckenzie. The property holders OF
the city of Washington are in favor OF the ON.
The bill, as amended, was then ordered to
be epgrossed aud read a third time and being
engross:d, it was accordingly read the third
time.
The question was upon the passage OF the
bill.
the table.
The motion was not agreed to.
The bill was then passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-16
THE VEGETATOR

is prepared with great care from the best ma
mand, is uniform in quality, AMI in good con-
dition for drilling.
Thus combining in proper proportion the
stimulsting and nourishing properties. and
while the plant is furnished with 1ood for It's
present growth, there is held in reserve sum
Glen. quantity of nourishmen. to supply the
grain or pod to maturity.