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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
NHARLES WHITTLESEY,
y. $. UOMMISSIO L x,
AND ,

.r1ORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IL
BANKRUPTCY.
Conrress hsving just amended the bankrups
law So lns, nesrly ell parties can be discharged
from Their debts nnobatructed by the hity pc:
can't clause 90. called, another opportunity o.
fors to securs The benefits of this moat effective
md nermanent measure OF rnllet. Ihe aoo's-
cured will mako bankrupt business specially
w;ii procure discharges on tho most moderate
tsrros snd transact all business in that line 81
nr;ncs when cannot Tail to be satisfactory. 30
T. he w not snd dsvs rnd
Tine save parties tho trouble and expense o!
e ,he i" b Sssnnps can can
a obtained here before Register Hill as prompi,
Esh9nt or eifTn sy Be- ana sd5 e " sS
less snEr,Dt act, in connection WIN IN,
will be sec she only al relief nov bo SI,Ss %
Parties itF"gGas in the lily o. BY le!tec a.
No. Il south Ecysl street, AleA
II VIM. RAMSAY,
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A small cargo oil the justly celebrated
BEEUI1 WOOD GOA Il,
now landing and for sale Ut
10 W RATES, By

nov dot NJ. ELDRIDGE Sc co.
j UMBER, &C., FOR SALE.
Persons wishing to purchase LUM BEt;,
NAILS, &C., are invited to examine the stock
at B. F. BRU NER'S LUMBER 4AKD. on
Duke street, where bargains can be obtained
on accommodating terms by applying TO ste
phen Swain, esq, who is authorized to sell IN
such quantities and at such rates rs VIII GER
'1'D'' p'0' i. IL. S.OOT Trustee
All nersons having claims against L. +. BHU-
NER ESD. will please present them TO 10 9 gu.
" authenticated, and all persons indebted TO
NJ. Rruner are requested to mako payment TO
me at once. ,oo.r ,.
nov 8-i ". u. ohiOoI iuste",
MRS. Q. T.. SIMPSON,
M No 125 King street,
Has ixsL returned from the North with al cl-
& N'' "-S MILLINERY GOODS,
all of the newest styles.
HATS in every new and desirable shape
FEATHERS, all kinds and colors; VeVets'
Sstias, Laces and RI6bons ,,,e hos,r.
passed. Also, FRAMES Of every desGript0o1,
together with an elegant collection OF hHaD ~,
MADE BONNETS and TRIM NJ ED HATS,
20 which would cali the attention OF Inc Ia
dies, for sl are marked to SUIT the tlmes. mo II
TSTRAYED or stolen from tho subscriber,
near Aide, Loudoun county, Va, on Sun
5av nisht the 6th Of November, bright
BY MARE, Is or Is! hands high, s years old
nn,f snrinc. white around her hind feet. and 8
frw grsy hairs on her back caused by the SD.
die : small white spot in her forehead and
branded under her name with tho initials of
nv name j. S. 7. She PAGES ard dog trots,
and works we'll anywhere. 4 liberal reward
will be given for her recovery.
j.. s. PALMER.
Aldie, Loudoun county, nov lO-eoSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

The wasberwomen of Holland and Belgium
90 proveroially clean, aud who get up their
nen so beautifully white, use refined boraz as
u washing powder instead of soda, in the pro-
portion OF large handful Of borax powder to
Ien gallons Of water They save soap nearly
one half All the large washing establishments
adopt the same mode.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

PosroFFICE. At Neersvlile, Loudoun coun
ty, John Price is appointed Postmaster, vice
John Tribby, tailed 10 bond. The office at
King George Court House, King George
county, Va, is discontinued Papers should
now be sent to Comorn, two and half miles
distant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

The ROAD LAW The prohibition Road
case of David Pullman against Mason and
Kirby was fully argued yesterday. in the Cir
cult Court of Fairfax, by Francis i Smith, jr.,
for the relator, and Judge Henry W. Thomas
for the Defendants Judge Keith reserved his
decision, which will probably he delivered TO
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

Police REPoRT.-Affairs at Police Head
quarters this morning were very qulet. Two
parties charged with house. breaking and lar
oeny were committed by the Mayor to jail 10
awsit trial at the January term OF the Corpo-
ration Court.
The city was very quiet last night and no
arrests were made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
.sSBECIALNOTIEES.
SACRAMRNTALWINE.

A pure and unintoxicating wine, prepared
from the finest nstive grown Port Grapes, es-
pecially for the use Of christian churches, and
guaranteed to retain it's grateful favor and as.
sential qualities unimpsired for any period oy
way, N. Y .f:GNLF l@
Our druggists have some that is four years
old -1i'J- a.. -I..E" nov 7-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

LEcTURE.-Mr. S. j. Barrows from Wash
inpton lectured, last night, OF the Assembly
rooms to rather small audience, upon Utah
and the Mormons His lecture gave satlstac
sion and was instructive, entertaining and coca
sionally humorous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

DEATH AT THE AIMS House. -Rachel
Thorp, very old woman, died at the AIMS
House yesterday. She had been an inmate Ct
that institute for upwards of thirty years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND NEAR
= HERNDON-Pursu to the decree o.
the Circuit Court OF Fairfax county, rendered
st November term. 1868, in the SUIT or Altcneh
and wife vs. tho heirs Of James Mshorney, 40,
ceased, the undersigned, Commissioners named
in said decree, will, on the 2lst DAY OF NO.
VEMBER, 1870. first day of November County
Court, sell. to tho highest bidder, before tho
Court House door OF Fairfax county, that GER
tain TRACT OF LAND, lying near Hernnon
depot, on the Washington y OHIO Kslirosa. OF
Which the said james Mahorney. died ssl ,s
containing 81 acres. This land is valuable
Persons desiring to purchase will call on Chsa.
w. Kitchen, Richard G. Mahorney or Chsrle1
W, Pool who live ncar, snd other OF Wnc'
will take pleasure in showing tho premises.
YEkMS-One tenth in hand the residue III
six, twelve and eighteen months, in three, equal
instruments, bearing interest from tho DAY OF
sale to DO secured by the bonds of the. pur-
chaser, with personal security, and the TILE TO
be retained until the last payment IS made
Stamps and deed at the expense, OF the pur-
chaser. ~ a. SCC IGN5E
Fairfax CO., oct 15-lawts CONS: OF Gale:
rs1RDSTEES SALE.-By virtue of deed OF
trust from Samuel J. MsLeer 10 the under
signed bearing dato on the 18th day Of March
1859, of record on the land records OF fsiriah
county, lber X, No. q. folio KS, ana I9I lWs
Inc i7th day of October, 1870. Court day, in
front of the door of the Court House of Fairfax
county, sell, to the highest bidder, sll that
TRACT OF LAND en- braced in said deed.
Containing THIRTEEN ACRES, more or less.
This land aGioins the lands of William wal
tiers, Thomas J. Peacock and Others. and Is Il
desirable parcel of land. Those Wishln9 10
purchase are invited to call on mo mt my resi-
dence, whom + will tako pleasure IN showing
this lsnd. -,
TERMS-So much cash III hand as will bo
required to pay tho expenses and costs OF SAFE,
and the sum Of $6O, with interest from the 10TH
day Of March, 1885, and the residue on credl!
of Twelve months, with Interest from the dsy OF
sale. The purchase to pay for stamps anc
conycvancinr. ALFRED LEIGH, Trustee.
Fairfax county, sep l9-lawts -,
zxg-The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, November 2ls., 1870. &C 2l.lawts
CyLIFTON FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUG.
u TION.-In execution of a decd OF trust
from William s. Kemper to the subscriber,
dated March LIST, 1860, I will ofor for sale, by
ouction, on SATURDAY. tho 10th of Decem-
nor 1870. ut II o'clock M. in front OF tho May.
or's office, in tho city Of Alexandra, Tat VOL
known and beautiful farm called "CLlFION,
situated in Fairfax county, Va, about midway
between the city of Alexandrlaand Mount Vo
nnn containing 2l54 acres, and now in the pos
n o.ainn nf and occupied By, Il. A. Risey esq..
hv whom it has been highly improved.
Also, nt the Same time ard place. one othor
| TRNCr or PARCEL OF LAND, adjoining
hat shove described. containing 27t acres.
| TEKMS--Ono.t tenth Of the purchaso money
cssh : the residue in three equal payments nj
| sly twelve and eighteen months, WIN lhIoresI
':'I'' '"' 0'' LAWRENCE b. TAYLOR.
| cote Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
SHIPMENT Of Specie.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-The steamship City
OF Paris takes 100000, specie, to Europe
TO day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

CELERY. Mr. John Slater had in market
this morning, some OF the finest celery we have
seen this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

FOR SALE AHE seENF.

FOR SALE-The eligibly situated throe
E#i story BRICK HOUSE, ,lUC Duke street,
between Pitt and st. Asaph, containing :eh
rooms and bath room, with hot and cold water.
Tho house is furnished throughout with gas
and fixtures, and is most desirable residence,
being located in pleasant egh borhcod. The
adjoining lot is offered with the above mc n
ed property, or it will DO sold separate if DE-
sired. For terms apply st No. 40 south St.
Assph street. nov III
FOR RENT-That large and commo-
E$j modious STORE, No. IS King street, "t
present occupied by Chas. w. Green. Fosaes-
sion given Nov. II, 1870.
sop Scott w IL. N bNO w ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

EORGE g. JENKINS CELEBRATED
" BREAKFAST BACON received this day
by VIM. F. BROOKES,
nov II 179 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
T1ERRA GOTTA CHIMNEY TOPS AM

TTERRA GOTTA CHIMNEY TUPS AND
FLUES.
Samples of these desirable articles may be
seen at my store, and orders received for the
same.
Flues may be built in nine inch walls at great
saving of expense, occupying no space in rooms
Of small dimensions.
Chimney Tops are ornamental, and cost less
than brick stacks, and not subject to the actor.
of the gasses from coal as in mortar joints OF
con o-eo3n &. J. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
GETTING MARRIED..

! Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils. and
thepropriety or IMPROPERLY of getting Married,
with sanitary help for: those VINO feel united
for matrimonial happiness. Sent free, in sealed
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa. sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT
j REASONABLE RATES.
so sacks Old Government Java, Laguyra and
Rio Cofees.
40 boxes medium and fns Chewing Tobacco.
10 hhds medium and choice P. K. Sugar.
81 bbls Refined Sugars.
5 hhds Sides and Shoulder Bacon.
SO bbls Fine Old Whiskey.
10 half chests choice Oolong Japan Imperial
and q. P. Tea, &c.
A full assortment of selected goods, at whole
Gale and retail, by R. NJ. LAWSON,
noy3 Successor to Brewis & Lawson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

ANTS APERIENT, Chloroform,
i Soothing Syrup, Browns Ginger, Fouge-
ra's and Nichols Cod Liver Oil, Barry's Tri-
copherous, Csmpnor Ice and Glycerine, and
Nichols Elixir Bark aud Iron just received by
nov IL COOK q CREIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

THISHERS unrivslled MINCE MEAT, by
using which housekeepers can save much
trouble. For sale by
g. WIN. RAMSAY,
oct 81 lat King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

SCISSORSi SCISSORS l--Rodgers' make
y genuine srticle-received to-day ct
JAS. +. CARLIN b SONS,
oct "a SO Ki1g street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

SWEET and IRISH POTATOES always on
y hand and for sale at market rates.
W. f. BROOKES,
nov IL l79 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
Auction SALES.

rrIKUSrEESSALEO FVALUABLEREAL
ESTATEIN rfE~G0UNTY UF FAIR
FAX.-Pursuant to decd Of trust from Peter
mulholtand and wifeto William d .Duiany dated
the lsl: day OF July: 1860, recorded among the
4, folio 253 to secure Edward Csple the sum OF
S626.07, with interest thereon from the 18th day
of July. 1860, will offer for sale, at Fairfax
Court House, on MONDAY, November 2lst,
1870. that being, Court day, by public. auction.
ortv. to wit: A TRACT OF LAND, lying be-
tween the Braddock road and the old Warren
ton turnpike, about III miles east of Dranes-
willie and d miles from Fairfax Court House.
The said tract contains G WtS;n
lively new land hsvnE a o?sn conn
s sit Of Ga good LOG DWELLING HOUSE. "a
with tho usual out-buildings, an orchard ofR5
choice fruit, with an abundance OF WOOD anu
water.
in hand: the residue in six, twelve and eighteen
months. with interest from the day of sale; tie
title TO The land to be retained " nnI,l the last
sold upon default in either of the deferred m
stalments. THOMAS II; IL
Fairfax CO., oct ls-eots Sub. Trustee.
y1OR SALE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON
G. MONDAY, the 2lst of November next, at
II O. clock NJ, that being Court Day, that vslu,
able FARM known 9S OAhlDoOn sasuoseI.
in the county of Fairfax. Va, on both sides Of
Flat Lick miles noIth %l Of OeatES
the D., 4. s, M. r. r., and q miles from Alex.
andls BY turnpike 5osd and adjoining lspa
extensively known Us originally the seat of the
Love family, and is considered naturally tn the
tract contains 567 acres. including the ofi' a
einal homestead and all the buildinga.-H,
There is an abundance of wood and water and
considerable portion of good bottom land
As 8 grass, stock and dairy farm, it isrsrely ex,
cclled The buildings are beautifully situated tee
on fine natural lawn; are commodlous ana
numerous, and would be very comfortable with
moderate repair. ..,.,
This property is offered for sale under deed
of trust from John =. Powell and wife to the
undersigned, dated 10Th December. 1853.
TERMS-One fourth cash; the residue IN T.
Il, 10 and "a months, and interest, with the
bonds of the purchaser, secured by deed OF
trust on the premises
REUBEN JOHNSTON,
m, 11--oots Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
THE FKEEMASON FOR 1871.

The largest Masonic monthly in tho world.
Contains tidings from the Graft in all parts
Of the globe
1t is strictly cosmopolitan and is the organ Of
the Graft everywhere. aud not confined to any
one State or locality.
Each number complete in itself
Sample copies sent free.
lied to act as agent in sending subscriptions
discount made to club agents if desired, and
in all cases copy sent free to such agents, If
notified. -... . 49,. .-....
CLUB RATES.
Clubs Of ten to twenty 5O
Clubs of twenty to fifty. 80
Clubs Of fifty or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ! 70
Single subscribers. ..".."-..":... w
Names may be added at any time in the year
at club rates. Back Numbers supplied Address
GEO FRANK G0ULEi.
St. Louis, No
Refers by permission to J. P. Little, NJ: D.
or w. B. 1sascs, Richmond, Va. nov lC-l0t~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

A PRIME LOT OF NEW YORK STATE
". BUTTER received this Day and for sale
J w VIM F. BROOKES,
octH 179 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

nEORE NEW GOODS.
M WIN. N. BERKELEY
Has Just received
Plain and Figured Serges aud Mouslins.
Rich Woollen Plaids and Stripes.
Black Alpacas. 8 great bargain.
Black Velvetoens, Opera Flsnnels.
Invite all to call and examine. oct q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

DEMOVAL.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
Dealer in
ENGLISH, FRENCH GERMAN & A-MEk-
loan FANCY GOODS,
Whi,e Goods, Notions, Ladies and Gents Fur
nishing Goods,
Has removed 10
20 KING STREET.
,ov1I Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

CTOVE POLISH AND BRUSHES-best
y kinds-call and see.
IT. CREIGHTON s. SON,
oct 2C So King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
NEW BOOKS TODAY AT FREN CHS,
~ BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE. 95
lI1Nl STREET


of East Lynne" "Verner's Pride" Castles
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The Best of Everything, by the author of "In-
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Opium and the Opium Appetite. with notices
of Alcoh Ollie Beverages, Cannsbs, 1ndica, To-
bacco and Cocoa. Tea, Coffee. in their Hygeie-
mic Aspects and Psthologic Relations, by Alon
20 Calkins, D.; 81 80. .4.
Dominican Artist, q sketch Of the life Of
Kew Pere Besaon. of the order of St Dominic,
by the author of "rales of Kirkbeck, Life Of
Madame Louise DsFrsnce," etc; ST. so.
The Rnned Statues and other poems. by
Louise Billings Spaldingi ST. 30.
The A!dine edition of the Poems Of Shaks-
pesre London ; 75c.
In Duty Bound. by the author Of GA Brave
Life - soc.
The Warden and Bsrchester Towers, by An
thony Trollope; paper covers, 75c.
New Books daily. mo 12l e. E. FRENCH.
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as.;aE.a hasalsisS asasa79Siiiii||
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS
Boat Wilison, bricks TO Tucker Lucas /;
boats II Cromwell, Plover and Henry Ken
ney, to American Coal Co.. boats Judge Doug
lass and Fred Beck, to Msryla land Coal Go.
DEPARTURES.
Boats A j Thomas, Fl + Kindle, Lavinis
Hartley, Lady of the Lake, Central, J B Ga
zeauz. NJ Sandford Judge Douglass. M Fl
Wright, u Ponroy and Ii Cromwell, for
Gum berland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

n +" eooDS' Nh " eooD''
Florida Water. Magnolia Water, Cologne,
Lubins Extracts, English Soaps and large
lot of Toilet Articles, Just received at
COOK & CREIGHTGN'S,
NOV - 10T Kino straet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

on VIRGINIA zzoEhsl0N DlllAAs,
In altering these Bitters to our friends and
onetom ora wa can recommend them with con-
ddence, rs they are made with great care nom n
selected Herbs and Roots whose med cinal
properties are we'll known. e.
For Dyspepsia, Headache, Indigestion, &C.
their beneficial effects havc boon fully tested:
Asa Tonic, they are acknowledged superior
TO sny other in the market.
Propsred and sold by tho Ptepr etors, =,
COOK & CRElG HTON:
l07 King street. Alexandria, We;
Sold by Druggists generally. nov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

HOTATOESI POTATOESl- loo bushels
/ Peach Blow Potatoes in store and to arrive.
For sale by
oct 26 +. Il. VAIN II. ~ Royal ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12
THURS AND MILLINERY GOODS.

+ - :, rnp,
Just received large assortment of FUkS,
such as pure Sable Capes AID Muffs, Sable
Mink Capes and Mufs. Siberian Squirrel and
Ermire Ospes and Muffs.
Good sets of Ladies' Furs for 81 per set, and
Children's Furs for So per set; 5WansdoWn
ard Erp1ine Trimmings.
Furs made to order and repaired at tho short
est notice. -, ,,rr
Also good assortment of seasonable MI l..
LlNERY GOODS and GENTS and BOYS
HATS and GAPS.
Miss y. A. HEWITT,
OFT 2l1m 80 King ST. Evans old stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-12

DODGERS TABLE CUTLERY-Anothe
IL supply of the above Cutlery Just opened
ut IS King street. o,,
oct &c j. Il. CRElGhCOH q SUN.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-11-16
Hipen,C Convention.

4 delegate convention Of miners was
held in Youngstown, on Saturday, 9TH
instant, Dr the purpose Of dleGting a
President and Vice President OF the u,
& L. B. L. OF the Mahoning Valley, and
for the transaction of other business.
The following resolutions were passed
unanimously
WaEEEAs, Tbs committee appointed
to dram a mining bill, for the protection
OF the miners of Ohio, have not yet acted
on the subject, and have requested 10
he2r the views OF the miners generally
on the nature and provisions OF the pro-
posed law ; therefore be it
Resolved, By this convention, which
expresses the feelings Of the miners o.
the Welcoming valley, that the committee
draft a bill after the nature Of the Penn
~sylvania mining law, as published in
the AiHeTs Journal with such alteration
and amendments As time and place may
require.
ReSoIUed, That no law will be perfect,
or acceptable to US, unless Mining In
spectors are appointed, TO see that its
provisions are faithfully observed and
Obeysd,
Resolved, That COMMITTEES OF two per-
sons be appointed by this convention to
draw up a petition 10 be circulated in all
the mining districts Of the State, for the
signature Of ali friends or a mining law,
sad petition r. be printed.
Resolved, THAI aic0py OF these rssoIu-
tons be Published in the Youngstown
and Warren papers, and in the miners
ohoisl organ, the Hubbard journal,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-11-16
"DEPLRTHENr OF THE INrERIoE,

WASHINGTON, Aug. ., loIO.l
any DEAR SIR-YOurs OF yerterday
is this morning received, and l have
given you directions il regard 70 signing
a patent 70 the New Idnc Company, To
Mr.. White. by letter, he being confined
10 his bed by sickness, as I am informed.
On the subject of the McGarrahan bust
mesa itself, L think you must ave been
misinfOrWed rs 20 its status in Congress.
According 10 the formal opinion given
by the Attorney General last year, the
case is in no such sense before Congress
as to interrupt or impede the action Of
the department under the law, but the
parties hsve the same right to insist upon
3 hearing and decision here as they have
in any other case where they claim a de-
cision upon their rights under the ex-
plicit provisions Of the statutes, Con-
RFeEs has assumed no peculiar JuriEdlc-
ton Of the subject, AcGarrshan petit
toned b 70 last Congress, IS he had the
two preceding Congresses, to II ske him
a grant Of lands in California, including
within It the boundaries named in = pre-
tended grant 70 one Gomez, which the
Suprema Court Of the United States de-
clared void In 1895. He has applied 20
Congress in vain. At the last session il
was again before the Judiciary Commit
tee OF the House Of Representatives, and
Tue I&AEAE1 @NAAaA~alA ~ 1AAHIAAA -
test in this department till hat commit
tee should pass upon the matter Of =
petition. The committee did pass upon
It, and, by a vote Of seven 10 three, de-
termined to report against granting the
prayer Of the petition, and directed Mr..
Peters Of that committee to draw up their
report.
"Mr. Peters statement o. tkess facts
is filed with the papers in this depart
ment. The New Idria Mining Company
log claim that their business should be
taken up aud dispOsed Of, Mciarrahan
claims, on the other band, that the fact
that the committee did not ind the OPP
pOrtunIty to make their report TO the
House should hold the parties to still
further delay until the next session OF
Congress. To this the other side reply
that Il va the action Of tbs committee
they consented 70 await, and quote the
printed statement Of McGarrhRn's oOuu-
sci before the committee TO the effect
that II the committee decided against
them they would make no further con-
teEL. The department, as the Attorney
General had decided thst Il vas Tot au-
JhOrized 70 delay the performance of duty
under b law at all except by the COM
mon consent Of the parties in Interest.
has only taken the responsibility OF de-
lsy IL case, where manifest equity re
quired il, and where action by Congress
Is probable. Afer careful inquiry and
Investigation 1 think that neither OF
these conditions exist with the present
case. McGarrahan'E original claim has
besn now for five years aeGidRd by the
Supreme Court 70 have been utterly