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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

The committee this morning SELECTED tlt
Relief Eaginc House on Prize. street as thu
voting place 10 the l>t Ward. the Sun Engine
House il the q, the Court House in the 3rd,
and tho housa Ga the northwest corner OF
Prince aud Alfred streets In the Atm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17
DEPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
INV l6-2L"

NOTICE OF THE III GRlFF TO TAN
~ PAYERS.
All persons indebted 10 ma FOR state ara
county taxes for the year 1919 arn respectfully
led to settle the sumo. There Is necessity
tn st immediate payment be made. lboso "ho
w,sh 70 ave costs Can do so By prompt settle
ment. This notice is intended for all who have
no. paid their taxes for 1862.
I.C. O'NE AL,
NV 16-1w Sheriff Alexundria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

RETAINED LETTERs.-The following is Isl
sc ,be letters detained in the Pos!otlice OF this
o vi for want of stamps directions, &C.;
+ Bean, Wsrrenton, Va; George elG Esi,i'
Amissyille, Va Miss Cecilia %artoh, PAIL pau.
more. Md Miss Mary Ann, no r. v. auuteSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

NJ NOTICE.-We have on hand
large stock of Ladies', Misses and
Chlldren's BOOTS and SHOES, and in order
70 reduce our stock, will sell at greatly reduced
prices All in want will dc well to call at "a
King street.
ian 28-tf WI WADDEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

re:pectfully announce myself q candidate
for the eff % of Superintendent OF Gas.
1TIn ELLIS l. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

Away with SpectacIes.-Old Eyes made
now, easily, without doctor or medicines. Sent
post paid on receipt Of l0c. Address
Dr. Z. B. FOOTE,
NH I'm 120 Lexington Az, N. \.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

7espectfuliy present myself for the support
Ct nv fellow 1t tho approaching cleo
ton rs Il candidate t0r Collector Of Taxes Tor
the Northern District.
my lite ia ii ES FOSSEi L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

respectfully announce myself candidate
for the office OF Commissioner Of Revenue at
''e 'n T- i7Hts H K. BRADSHAW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17
TINE GREAT BOOK OF THE DAY,
For ss,o at

For sse at
FRENCHS. No. 95 KING ST.
LOTHAIR, by the Right Honorable b. Dis
rgeli; paper covers 81 b ,und 81 80.
Miss a cot!'s Now Book-MDOD5, by Lou,
lisa n. Alcott, suthor of Little Woncn, Old
Fashioned Girl ETC.; paper covers IS cents.
charming book.
Everybody who de>res to improve their
handwriting should use EA>TM ANS PEN
MANS ASSISTANT; four size. (; SOC and 81.
THE TRIAL OF Nc GARLAND for tn o
shooting of Albert D. Richardson; fall and
complete report By practical law reporter /;
SO cents.
Nv i6 G.. Y. FRENCH.
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PONGGEs! PoNGEEsl

White and Yellow Lined, in sll colors; also,
Childrcn's Parssols. received this day at
mvl7 WITMEk g. SLAY NJ AkEk 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

glISh! FISH i ) II
Arrived, per schr MARY Fletcher, a well So
lected cargo OF ,. ...,.r,,,,
ih0 hb H.iitsx No. GiBiiHn HERRING.
ir0 hill PORTLAND R'iU&F'
100 bbts EA-TppHF No.
1U0 bbis superior SPLIT LABRADOR
which will be sold lOw !r'm wnHrl
aI,x 70 Vi. NLDklDGE y Co.,
feb S-tl 80. ! r""'" y ""'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

We, the undersigned, having established our
selves at l7U King Street, q. Griigs Ole 1SsaG)
for the purpose Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; n ~
ILY GROCERY and LIQUOR STOKE, %oN!o
respectfully solicit share OF the pubic iron
NV 13-tr GEO McBURNEY s. son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

YOIJNG GERMAN GIRL, we'll Versed
a in the English language, wishes s'tua-
lion in a respectable American family as nurse
o. seamstress also assisting in housekeeping
Best OF reference given. Apply by letter TO u
G. box 352, p. y my lo-ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

GORGE NJ c . IL Y = CO ~
" 10 King street, Dealers in o,,o,.
ruOICE ILYGROCERIES,L lQE Ok,
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC WIN hS'
Canned Goods, Pickles, Sauces, spices DAT
dimes, Vinegar, Tobacco and Cigars,
J othnr Articles too numerous to mention
~, ~ my l3--.i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

,s,OBACCO ANTlDOTE, uydrate Of Chlorsl,
Iodoform, Castor Oil, Chlorotorm, Sea Moss
Fnrine, Maizena,, Insect Powder, Yellow Dock
Harlem Oil, Flsgg's instant Relief. seal Oleam,
Morphis, Alcohol, Canary Seed, &C., &C., just
received and for sale by n,,
nv II 4. >. LbAO d WA L " " " Dt.o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
1 F.. LAR KIN,

F.. GARKIN, 49,
NJ 2l0 Sew enth street.
it,tw.su street and Maryland AVenue.I
Washington, u G.,
COM MISSION MERCHANT.
Respectfully solieits consign ments, pells!lns
he CAD average III per cent more lor cohs'E"'
ers than h. did in ALEXANDRIA.
Washington, jan 3l-tl '..-'-.... .----
geo. Il. ROBINSON & SON, ~ ...-..
GEocERs, FORWARDING AND COMMITS
SION MERCHANTS.
King street, Alexandria, Va.
Particular attention paid to the selling OF al
kinds of Country Produce. Goods forwarded
promptly. nov 2l-tt
IOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO..
(Successors to Fowle s. Coz
COMMISSION, SHIPPING s. FORWARD
ING MERCHANTS,
No 2 Prince street.
Also, dealers in GUANOS, SALT, LUMP
and GROUND PLASTER FISH, GRAIN
and SUGARS. - - my 2l-tt
RICHARD W. AVERY. F. J. DAVIDSON.
A VERY y DAVIDSON, -
II Successors to Henderson u Avery
GKOCERS, LIQUOR AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS, ..'
No. 223, King street, corner OF Alfred,
Alexandria, W.. ..-.-...
Dealers in Butter, Lard: Salt, Fish. Flour, bA-
con, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, &c. Country Produce
taken in exchange for merchandise. or sold o"
commission at lowest rates. " .. feb VT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

fINOILET SOAP5-A large invoice OF Ticnl5
l per!umed Toilet Soaps. just received anu
for SALE both wholesale and retail, At extreme
ly low rates, by ,,nv sro
NH Is JAN n ~ w. w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

The TYCOON is happy to announce 'n aar
SUFFERS HILL GARDEN is no" "pen
h. reception of visitors. ~ =,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

NV 16-1W Sherh AleXanuEla COUNTY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

I,PACA and SCOTCH GlNGHAM NJ
"A BkELLAS.
EIGHT. ten ind twelve ribs a full assortment
w WILMER L SLAYmAKERS.
,HnalEif TDBACUI-Tw Cases Hlawaths
= md J,llr Boy smoking Yoe:cro received
this dsy b. .,,o,,. ,,,,vrpN
my j CLtN lNitN !" = o, . II
.apHJ!NA H!GE-Iwo tiercei prime Rice
! received lbs day and for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-17

4 special meeting of the a;QcNI%;dGrs o, w
AKJITGTO TURNPIKE CUMfANl
M ~ b.ld On SATURDAY. the 2ist dey {"
Nav 1870 d. 4 o'clock p. H.: at the toll hoc=c
Of The company. The stockholders are p"F''"-
u,svly requested to attend tho meeIing::
ppSC 3tI Ro,cH Sccrct.ry. my G.td
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

mapdonts who received the dispatch were
sensible enough to telegraph at once TO WASH
inpton. inauiring as to its genulnencss. Inc
fact that they were able, in short time, 10
get a denial of its authenticity from head
quarters, only shows that the concoctors OF the
forgery had failed to guard their scheme ae
all points for it is quite certain that men WHO
could be guilty of such crime would not
have scrupIed to provide for the cutting OF
tbe telegraph wires between New-f0rk anu
Washington, and thus have prevented us from
receiving the contradiction OF their falsch00d
until after they had accomplished their pur-
poses. If they did not also provide Tor lts DeihS
sent TO Europe by Cable, so as to damage our
credit there, and thus assist their speculatOnS
here, the circumstance only furnishes another
proof that the scheme of forgery was badly
devised or that there was failure In the exc
cutiOn of its details.
E 1t is of the utmost consequence that the Gov
eminent should lose no time in getting at the
facts of this audaciOus and dangerous forgery.
The Government is primarily concerned ABOUT
the matter, and its own interests are most
deeply affected. If such things can occur with
impunity, it may suddenly find itself seriously
involved and embarrassed. If the guilty par
ties escape this time, they will not only be en-
couraged to attempt other forgeries OF Official
dispatches for fraudulent purposes, but, by
seeing in what points they have now failed,
will be able to lay their plans more effect
lively for subsequent operations. We are
sure that there need be no great difficulty In
hunting up, or hunting down, all the facts OF
this business Let the case be given to one
or two expert detectives, and they will doubt
less answer for the result. When the Asso-
ciated Press was recently imposed upon by
forged dispatch, which was of far less import
ance in its consequences than this, the agent at
once offered a reward of five hundred dollars
for the discovery of the offender, and resorted
to the most energetic means for finding out
the origin of the forgery. The official forgery
of Thursday last was of too dangerous ma
ture to be overlooked. We repeat, therefore,
let the forgers be arrested and punished.
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

Certain Mexican citizens write us in explana-
ton of the statement made in THE TRIBUNE
on the authority of Gov. r. b. Mitchell of
New-Mexico, that colored American citizens
were held in Slavery in chihuahua, Mexico.
1t is evident from this letter that the servtude
of the poor fellows alluded to was forced on
them by extreme poverty, and not by the in
humanity of the Mexicans. They were carried
from Texas into Mexico by former master
who hoped to receive Mexican lands as a bounty
for introducing his American slaves as Mexi-
can emigrants, and left there in destitute
condition. We are glad, for the sake of our
Consul at chihuahua and the credit of humanity
generally, that the story as it reached Gov.
Mitchell was somewhat distorted and is now
explained.
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
Netu!Uork Daily gribm1re.
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1870.
TRIPL E S III E E T.
Tho French army will vote on the PIebIscitum.

The French army will vote on the Plebiscitum. -
The health of Count Bismarck has improved. 60 seiz-
ures of Fenan war material have been made at Man
chester aud Newcastle. - The new Hayuan
Minister has been received by President
Grant. == The Tehuantepec Canal project has been
granted by the Mexican Government, but the Congress
at Bogota has rejected the Darien Canal treaty. g.
great food has occurred in parts OF Canada. A war
steamer has been made ready one OF the lakes in view
Of the operations Of the Fenians
In the Senate yesterday, Mr. Chandler spoke on the
annexation of Winnipeg; the Invalid Pension bill, and
the bill prevent the countsrfeiting Of foreign trade
marks, were passed. -= In the House, some advance
was made the Tariff bill.
Capt Wheeler, U. S. Consul at Kingston, Jamaica,
Is dead. - The creditors OF the city OF Charles
ton, 8. c., have attached the city property. 60
Two boodless duels have been fought at NewOrleans
- A fire IN LOckport caused $4,000 damage. g.
Two men were killed and wounded by premature
blast in Georgetown, Colorado 60 The fall OF a pile
OF lumber killed two men in Providence. - The
Comanche and KiOwa Indians turning their attention
10 agriculture.
The ship Thomas Freeman was burned at sea on the
18th inst; the captain his wife and daughter and crew
we're brought TO this port by the brig Omega. - The
Hon Frederick Kapp entertained at dinner last
evening by humber Of German citizens previous TO his
departure for Germany - Eight thousand dollars
worth Of bonds have been stolen from the office under
the Fulton Bank. Gold, 113, 112I, l13i Thermom-
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
THE LESSON or TAX-LEVIES.

In some long-past day, when Political Cor
ruption had not been reduced to a science, 1T
was very properly enacted that the Tax-Levles
for this City, having been duly framed by her
Municipal authorities, should be submitted to
the Legislature for scrutiny and revision. That
was wise and salutary requirement. 1t tended
to check extravaganza and hold profilgacy III
awe. We presume it saved many dollars to
our ax-payers throughout generation.
But "another king arose who knew not
Joseph" We have fallen on evil times.
Corruption stalks unabashed through our State
Capitol, and Bribery is as public as the daily
PRAYERS in the two Houses with which the ear
of Heaven is insulted, in view of the doings
which directly follow. Our rulers do not steal
a dime less because of this subsection of the
Tax-Levies to Legislative scrutiny they only
feel constrained to steal Million more where
with to "put through" their omnibus of rascali-
ties. Sending our Tax-Levies to Albany for con-
frmatiOn no longer serves to purify the Levies,
but aids to involve the Legislature in deeper
and blacker infamy. Every one can see that
there is no discussion, no scrutiny, no deliber-
alton. What the Levies contain is not con-
sidered, but only What will they payf Are
they so decent comparatively that $4,000
per vote will suffice to pass them under whip
and spur 7. Or are they so bare-faced that
$4,000 per vote is no more than a fair price
for voting to cut off debate, report them un-
read, order them to third reading screw on
the Previous Question, and jam them through !?
Such being the fact, we insist that this Legis-
lature shall put stop to the debasing mockery
of submitting the Tax-Levies to the Legisla-
ture. One such dose as we have had this year
should suffice for generation. Let an end be
made of the whole business, leaving our people
to the uncovenanted mercies of such Board of
Aldermanic Supervisors as Mr.. Tweed shall be
graciously moved to vOuclsafe us. Away with
costly shams, and let us stand face to face with
our destiny.
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

We should like to know what possible ex-
cuse Senator Howard has for proposing to
print the usual number of the "vOluminous
"report of testimony taken by Sub-Com-
"mittee relative to the Southern TIanscon-
tinental Railroad CompanyW Who except
the officers of the Company cares for the tes-
timony at all, and how many OF these Will
ever read the report if publishedf Unfortu-
nately this proposal is not more absurd than
hundreds of others which are acceded to, and
which swell the cost of public printing to an
extravagant sum, which the people are op-
pressively taxed to pay. We cite it merely as
an example of this sort of extravaganza, hardly
daring to hope that the Senate Will begin
reform in the public printing by refusing the
permission asked in this case.
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
DECISION ON STEAM BOILERS.
TERMS OF THE TRIBUNE.

DAILY TRIBUNE Mail Subscribers, so per annum.
SEMI WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Mail Subscribers, 81 per an;
Five copies or over, S3 each; an extra copy VIII
be sent for every club of ten sent for at one
time.
WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Mail Subscribers, 50 per annum.
copies, S9 10 copies, to one address u 5O each
subsci6ers, at one Post t-O6foe, 81 60 each land
one extra copy; 30 copies, to one address, 81 95
each land one extra copy; 20 copies, to names
of subscribers at one Post-O6ioe 81 35 each land
one extra copy; so copies, to one address, 81
each land one extra copy 80 copies, TO names
ofsubscriberS at one Post Office, 81 10 each land
one extra copy.
Advertising Rates.
DAILY TRIBUNE, 25c SOC, 4Oc 6Oc, and 81 per line.
EMI-WEEKIY TRIBUNE, 25 and 80 cents per line.
WEEKLY TRIBUNE, So, So, and s. per line
According to position in the paper.
Terms, cash in advance.
Address THE TRIBUNE, New-York.
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
amusements, Eeetures, etc., abis @psnins

ACADEMY or MUsIC.-At 1 Italian Opera -
Msuc P1uie" Csrlotts Patti
BooTH's THEATER, Twenty third-st and Sixth
.vs-AtlI and 8: Widow Hunt" "Tocies" John Clarke
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER-At and s: "Frou-
Frn"
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,. Twenty-third-st. and
Egbth-ave.-" Twelve Temptations
NBIOs GARDEN-At 9 and 8: "Pippin, the King
., the Coli Mines" Lydia Thompson Troupe
OLYMPIC THEATER-At2 . and s: Macbeth" G.
.. Por.
WuJACK's THFATER Broadway and Tbirteenth-st.
Woops MUsEUM.-At and 81 white Ca"
Ise Bohemian Girl
APoIIo HNI--Concert for the Shelterng Arms.
Rivsrde Musical Club
ASSOCIATION HN1--At 8: Popular Concert. Ats;
Farewell Concert Of Ole Bull
GoUPu's GALLERY, Fifth-ave. and Twenty-second-
s.-BraHn's Auioypes Of Paris Pree Exhibition.
HIPPoTHEATRON, FOurteenth-st. Grand ITO
sramme. At and s.-Prof Riseys Variety Troupe
KELLY g. Icons MINsTREIs, No. 72O Broadway
"frow-Pror."
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN, Twenty -third-st.
soi Fourth ave-Foryhnh Annual Exhibition
PLYMOUTH CHURCH, Brooklyn.-At 4: Organ Con-
SAN FRANCIsco Observation-Disclosures per
fonnsnoeA
SrE1NwAY HNI.-Concert in Aid of the German
HospitsL-T 10 morrow g: Leiderkranl Society Clara Perl
TuIpTy-sEyFNTH REGIMENT ARMORY, Broadway
and sixth Balsar in aid Of The sheeng Arms
PROP. RAPHAEL PUMPEILY: Cooper Union Inc
Chinese Question"
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

Some of the more interesting points OF the
voluminous report of the Massachusetts Bureau
of Labor Statistics are given on our second
page this morning. The cost OF living 1or
each family of laborers is shown to exceed its
average earnings. The comparative tabular
statements of wages in 1861 and 1869 are
valuable and interesting. The report advo-
Gates the limiting of labor to ten hours per
day, children under Is years of age not to be
forced to work morelthan eight hours. There Is
also strong argument in favor of coopera-
ton. On the same page will be found briefer
statement of the progress of cooperative move
ments in this city
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

Not content with running railroads, steamers
theaters, and Opera Houses, the Erie managers,
it seems, are desirous of owning and controll-
ing Stock Exchange; and bill for that
purpose has been smuggled through the Senate
at Albany and has appeared stripped of some
thing of its Disguise in the Assembly, where
of course it will pass. In its original form the
purpose of the bill was concealed under Its
peculiar title of "An act to incorporate the
"New-York Stock Exchange, to authorize the
accumulation of a fund for the families OF de-
ceased memJ,rs, and for other purposes" Are
we TO infer from the italicised clause that the
proposed managers anticipate that the neces-
sty will arise for providing for the families OF
those who are foolish enough to join the Ex-
ohanper
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
TAXATTON-SUFFRAGE

The Hon. Charles l.. Woodbury., Democratic
member of the Massachusetts House, has Dech
making a cogent argument before its judiciary
Committee in favor of repeating that section
of their State Constitution which requires the
annual payment of POll-Tax as prerequisite
TO voting. He states that in 1865 there were
369. .43s adult males in the State of whom but
245.1s2 were legal voters; whence he infers
that 55O5O were excluded from the voting lists
because of their nOn-payment of taxes or be-
cause they were unable to read and write
This he seeks to reverse.
We have looked through the synopsis OF his
speech given in The Boston Post without find
ing any answer to the objection that what ne
proposes would open wide door to fiandu-
lent voting. We polled nearly or quite as
many fraudulent as legal votes at our last
(Charter) election; and we cannot doubt that
nearly all these frauds were perpetrated by
nOn-tax- payers. And we doubt that such
frauds can be effectually prevented under q
system which would satisfy Mr.. Woodbury..
Again The public paupers OF our State are
habitually voted by the functionaries who feed
and control them. Nay: The public bounty
dispensed to what are called "Out-DOor Poor
forms gigantic partisan corruption fund.
Politicians are generally employed to dispense
these aims; and they pay more dollars TO
swell their party's vote than they do to relieve
the wants of the deserving poor. Party IN
terests are thus subserved at an immense cost
to the taxpayers.
On the whole, it seems to us reasonable that
a man should pay something into the treasury
before he tries his hand at voting money out
of it. Make the poll-tax small-say Sl-and
reouire every man to pay it before he votes,
and you have Registry Law that Will AFFORD
considerable protection against "repeaters ="
and "ballot-bOx suffers" And this seems TO
us more important than clothing mendlcants
with the Right of Suffrage.
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

We hear apprehensions expressed that the
Legislature will repeal so much of the new
City Election law as requires our Inspectors of
Election to be chosen by the People. We pray
that this may not be done. The change was
made deliberately, and with clear compre-
hension of it's purport. The honest, legal
voters of this City prefer such Inspectors as
will be chosen under the law as it stands
to any that the Mayor, or any ex-
listing Board, is likely to appoint. They
have had experience, and their minds
are made up. The new Election Law for the
City is very generally approved, and 1--WE can
imagine no creditable reason for changing it
till it shall have been fairly tested. The Re-
publican who lends himself to any scheme
which gives back the choice of Inspectors and
Canvassers to the control of politicians by
trade will strike heavy blow at the newly
implanted confidence that our City may re-
cover the control of her own government.
Let us alone
New-York tribune., 1870-04-23

The Fenians are active, so the Gable prints,
not only in parts of Ireland, but in Manches-
ter, Newcastle, and London. They are gen.
orally more active, if we remember right, after
the suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus
than before it. But it would be as
unreasonable to assume that they have
invaded England as that they have in-
vaded Canada. All that they have done
is to frghten a newspaper whose influence
upon the Irish question is pernicious to
England. This paper not long ago suggested
that Ireland should be peopled with Chinese,
and has, of course, been loud and blind in its
advocacy of Coercion. There is no evidence
that the office of this Tory paper
has been threatened by genuine Fe-
mans, and we have only the fright of its pro-
prietors and the presence Of numerous police
men in its neighborhood to account for the
story An anonymous note may have carried
as much terror to the heart of Pail Mall as
could an Irish warning signed by Rory of the
Hills. The Fenans of London may be more
daring than we know; but no class OF people
are so disposed to make the most of small
mischief, and to be demOnstrative in their
fears, as Englishmen who sneor at lrishmen.