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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02
Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Pomcroy dcsir-
ed to amend his resolution, for sending aid to
the French by including the Germans. and Mr..
Sherman moved to further amend by directing
the President to express the sympathy Of the
American people for France, and to assist in the
establishment Of Republic in that country.
His proposition was finally referred as sepa-
rate affair to the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons and Mr. Pomeroy's amended resolutions
We're adopted. The Georgia Senatorial contest
was taken up, and Joshua Hill admitted to one
of the seats, and the case of Mr.. Miller referred
to the Judiciary Committee. The Consular
and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, and the
West Point Military Academy Appropriation
bill were passed
In the House Of Representatives the Post
master General was called on for information
regarding the post route and service between
Baltimore and New Orleans. The ILL to repeal
the test oath, except in the case Of persons
coming within the third section Of the Four
teenth Constitutional Amendment, las stated in
yesterday Gazette,) was debated and finally
passed-yeas lis, nays 50. The bill providing
for the appointment Of an Assistant Attorney
General was adopted
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DIED.

At her residence Windsor, King George CO.,
Na.. on the 2lst ultn" Of typhoid pneumonia,
Mrs. VIRGINIA WASH NOTION. rclict ofthc
lat" II. T. Washington, Of that county. This
tminhlr and ,.>tinahlr lad Y was beloved 10y all
her family and relations and esteemed by all
who knew her. In all the relations Of life, as
WIFI. mother and FRIEND she WAS an example
worthy Of imitation. She Was Il sincere Christ
i'm and passed t. her rest, with all the c0nSoa
;nnl and hopes of the Christian faith. Her Sor-
rowing children mourn for her death, Us n great
loss /" thr,m-hut with the hope and belief that
she has gone IL a brighter and better world.
In her SJth year. on the 18th ultimo, Mrs. An
ME u. WORTHINGTON, rrlict ri the late
Dr. Charles Wurthington, OF Howard county,
Nd Living to this advanccdagr she w;ls the last
lin; Of Il generation fifty Years ago, whose worth
les are hunorabIy mentioned. Generous and
l"splahlr, courteous. dignicd and modest, Il
Christian for lnany years by profession, and hy
triali and prlvatiUn>. that recently bore severely
upon her "pcn-hrartrd and "pcn-handcd in as
s;ting and doing for those VIII" looked I" her,
even when she could i'll afford it, IL well anna
Bile, social and piuuS without oStcnlation, she had
s few faults us fall u the lot of one in thousand.
At the residence of Mr.. Hope Graham, Marion
county. Tennessee. January H. 1871, DIR. JOllN
W. SIMPSON, in the j1th year of his age, for
mrrly Of LccSburg. Loudoun county, Va.
At his residence, in Waterford, Loudoun CO,
on Sunday evening, January 18th, 1871, Mr..
NATHAN WALKER, in the 18th year of his
age. Mr. Walker WAS for many years actively
engaged in mercantile pursuits, and WAS unver
sally esteemed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

MORE '.LI1TLE Scenes In the House Of
Representatives, yesterday, when the test oath
bill was under discussion.
Mr.. Porter. Of Va, obtained ten minutes.
and proceeded first to pay his respects to MIR.
Cox. Of \. y. who he said yesterday alluded
to him a. the member from Richmond.
This Mr.. Porter complained Of rs not being in
accordance with parliamentary courtesy. and he
considered it is intended rs an insult and i slur
But nc was willing to keep it up, and could al
ude to the member as the member from the
Sixth district of New York He wanted that
member to recollect that slurs could he given us
well as taken
Mr. Cox of n y. The o,her day he (Mr
Cox rose to reply to Il personal attack that
was made upon him, and the member from
Richmond was the only man in the House
mean enough to object. when purely personal
question was involved.
Mr. Porter And the member from the
Sixth New York district is the only man Mcan
enough to make such remark.
The Speaker raped both gentleman 10
order
Mr. Cox The member will understand that
| WAS never placed in irons or had ball and
chain attached to NE for disloyalty. Sensa
ton. and more raps to order.
Amid confusion that prevailed Mr.. Porter
attempted to be heard, and Mr.. Cox continued
that lie could have no quarrel with the mem
Der from Virginia: he. Porter was not i
fighting member. He had frequently demon
stlated that he was not.
The Speakers gavel finally succeeded in OBJ
tanning order
Mr. Buck, of Ala, asked Mr. Butler how the
defeat Of this bill would tend to repress the out
RACES of which he spoke?
MIR. Butler said that the giving way here VA:
considered giving way Of the sentiment against
the rebellion, which rmboldcned the Ku-Kus
to continue their OutragcS. and-
Mr. Jones, Of KY, (interruptiny) Who dc
you mcan by ku-klux?
Mr. Butter said he would first reply to the
gentleman from Alabama Mr. Buck
Mr. Jones. No: answer me.
Mr. Butler (rcSlmin@) When We rave way
Mr. Jones When did You ever give way ?
Mr. Butler We CAV way when We admit
ted You to your seat.
This remark created confusion, and the
Speaker raped to order
Mr.. Jones, in rep y, said that the House had
given way in admitting Mr.. Butler. who was 4
rebel before the war.
The confusion was here renewed and in
creased; the Speaker rapping heavily with his
gavel. and he declared both. gentlemen ont OF
order
Yesterday the Senate &pent more than an
hour in executive session on the nomination Of
Willis Drummond to be Commissioner Of the
Land Office which resulted in the confirmation
Of Dnmmond by an almost strict party vote
There was pretty sharp fight between Sena-
tors Harlan and Nye. The former charged
that the latter was endeavoring to stave of the
confirmation for selfish and corrupt reasons,
which charges the latter Indignantly denied.
ConkIin@ cracked his whip about the carS OF
vote taken - Ijnh Rrp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The money article of the Baltimore Sun says
In connection with the effect Of peace i'll Eu-
rope upon financial affairs the theory is that
the vast sums Of Continental money sent TO
London last summer Oh the outbreak OF war.
cluplovment in the old channels This may
prove partially correct but it is very questions
bic whether there will be any haste in the
operation, and the further suggestion occurs
that the demand upon the English market for
supplies of various kinds to replenish the ex-
hausted stores of France may prove quite az
important as the drafts upon London for gold ;"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

1t is said that the trade in American apples
at Liverpool is daily assuming greater proper
tons. Some few years ago the quantity OF APP
pies brought as freight into Liverpool was COM
parativey small, but at present it appears as
though they were to form one great feature in
the business of the port. Great quantities are
sent from Michigan, and profit Of five shil-
lings sterling is made by the importer. Large
quantities of the apples thus sent to Liver
pool are transhipped to the Mediterranean in
exchange for other fruit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

COMMERCIAL. TRAVELLERS TmBc-
Gen. Butler bill, reported from the judiciary
committee last week to regulate the trade and
commerce between the States and Territories of
the /. s. will be of interest to merchants. and
especially to commercial travellers and agents
1t provides that trade and commerce between
the several States and Territories Of the |. :.
shall be free and unrestricted: and no tax, duty
or transit fee shall be laid on any articles or
property exported from any State or Territory
into or through any other State or Territory. any
act or resolution of any State or Territorial Leg
islature to the contrary Notwithstanding. 1t
further provides that no State or Territorial
Legislature shall hereafter. by act. resolution.
or otherwise. deny free transit and right to sell
any goods, property, or merchandise belonging
to the citizens Of any State CT Territory Of the
Z. S. which denial is not imposed by the laws
of the same State or Territory on its own Cit
zens Mr.. Loughridge has offered an amend
ment to this bill. which provides thatit shall be
unlawful for any railroad company carrying
freight in transit from one State TO another to
discriminate in the rates in favor Of or against
different sections but all rates charged for cur
rying such freight shall be uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The House of Representatives yesterday
passed Mr. Mercur's bill to amend the bank
rupt law This bill places the appointment OF
registers with the U. S. circuit courts, and pro-
vides that the time for bankrupts to file their
petitions shall be extended from one year to
two years; that the reversals of decreesin bank
ruptcy shall be made only in Z. S. courts, and
also that exemptions under State laws shall not
exceed 81 900, 50 far as the operation of the
bankrupt law is concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH CoMpANY.-.A char
Ter has been granted by the Legislature of llr-
ginia incorporating this company, whose object
is to construct through the Valley Of Virginia
telegraphic line from Manassas to Harrison
burg. along the line Of the Manassas Crap rail
road. and thence to Stanton and Lexington. via
the contemplated Valley railroad, a country ul
the most fertile character. which at present is
benightel for want ofthls most Necessary OF
modern Improvement Yesterday the pres:
city for the purpose Of securing Il sllbscrl pton
of $1,000 to the capital stock. which We hope
our citizens will make up All that is wanted
is to insure its immediate construction, the bal
ance having already been subscribed by the
merchants. farmers and citizens upon the line
BuHinl0yr .Snn
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY ,, 1871.

A letter from Washington says:-"Over two
months ago the President nominated NJ. ).
Cramer, of Kentucky: his brother-in-law, as
minister to Denmark, but the Senate never act
ed on the appointment. To-day, in executive
session, Mr.. Chandler moved that the COM
mittee on foreign relations be directed to re-
port it back. Mr.. Sumner, chairman of the
committee, objected. The committee, he said,
had been investigating this nomination for two
months, and all they had found was that the
nominee was brother-in-aw of the President,
and wholly unfit for the position. Under the
rules, the motion of Mr. Chandler was laid
ouor -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The new King of Spain. it is said, is making
himself popular in Madrid. He walks about
the streets without an escort, shakes hands
with those presented to him, contributes to the
relief of the poor, and pays the school teachers,
when they are not paid promptly at the Irea-
sury. All this is good But the young man
will have many difficulties to encounter yet we
expect before he gets through.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The repeal of the test oath will enfranchise,
it is estimated, about seyen-tenths of the pre-
sent disfranchised class in the South, and will
allow Senator-elect Miller, of Georgia, to take
his seat, and admit two members elected from
other States to the next Congress. Represen-
tative Beck, Of Kentucky, it is said is entitled
to the credit Of having introduced the repeal,
and pressed it in the reconstruction committee
and through the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

A number of women advocates Of suffrage
for their sex have been in attendance at the
capitol in Washington for some days past. max
ing their headquarters at the room of the
House committee on education. In opposition
to them there is a strong movement by many
of the same sex in vindication of what they
term woman true rights -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

A letter from Charleston, West Virginia,
giving an account of the meeting of the legis-
lature of that State, says:-''The measures to
repeal all restrictive laws, test oaths &c, will
receive the united support Of Republicans and
Democrats, and will, I think, be passed without
a dissenting vote What change is here !!
What an evidence of the force Of public opin-
ion in gradually securing triumph of justice
Ultra Radicalism in West Virginia has, at last,
been STAYED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

An officer ofthe army of NorthernF Virginia, "
having read some of the advanced pages Of Mr.
j. Esten Cooke Life of Gen. Lee, in ali article
in the Lynchburg Virginian, severely criticises
portions of the book, and regrets that it has
been written-especally in view Of the work
Col. Charles Marshall is now preparing. Non
nohiS - &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The Government of Spain, it is said, has i'm
portant revelations concerning the assassination
of Prim. The principal agent was an old de-
tective Of Gonzales Bravado, who distributed
money to the conspirators, Prominent persons
identified with another dynasty are also impli-
cated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

In obedience to the provisions Of law Great
ing the Department Of Justice, Attorney Gen
eral Akernan yesterday transmitted to Con-
gress his first annual report. He recommends
the erection of building suitable to the De-
partment, increased compensation to the clerks
and other officers connected with the judiciary,
40 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The members of the Bar in New Orleans
have had meeting, and adopted measures to
afford assistance to the daughters Of the late
Chief Justice Tancy 'swho are in destitute
circumstances and have been recently deprived
of employment which, for some years, they
had secured from the government at Wash
iDgtOp.h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The Memphis Appeal gives an account of
the depredations of band of colored people in
Noxubeo county, Mississippi, eliminating in
burning portion of the village of Macon, Miss,
and the murder of several persons including
one man, Dane by birth, who was burned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

New Orleans has been rejoicing in continued
warm weather, which has been quite an impe-
tus to vegetation. The Picayune of Wednes-
day last says that already the violets were
purpling the borders, and the amarque and
cloth-of. gold will soon be all abloom The
orange trees which many thought were killed.
were giving evidence of life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

A correspondent asks the New York Journal
of Commerce what was the average rate of duty
upon the dutiable imports landed at that port
the last year. That paper answers, about so
Dpr cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

VIRGINIA MILITARY INsTlTUTE-Th Com
mittee on Schools and Colleges Of the House Of
Delegates has submitted report as to what
amounts Of money have been appropriated to
the University of Virginia and Military Insti-
tutc.'the number of students educated free OF
charge. and the value of the property of the
State at each institution &c.
The report of the Auditor shows that the
State arsenal, situated near Lexington, was in
1899 converted into public military institute.
From the date of its organization to the year
1870 the Legislature appropriated 1925, 4G2. 80
for the benefit Of the institute, exclusive OF the
expenses of visitors, which have been paid
from the military contingent fund. From 1920
to 1865 the University received in loans, dona-
tons, and annuitics, 1898, 80, and since 1865
$50, 545 and besides the amount above men
toned, the Virginia Military Institute has re-
ceived from 1912 to 1863 an annuity amounting
in total to $34. 800
The chairman of the Faculty Of the Univer-
sity gives the amount, of money appropriated
by the State for that institution from 1919 to
1871 at 81 OLA 304. He estimates the value OF
the property of the State at the University at
$779,0 07 &c, which includes the donation Of
100000 by Samuel Miller, of Lynchbrrg
The total number of students free Of tuition
fees to 1871 is given at l,OSl, of which GG2
were State students. \ large number Of the
State students received free board between
1916 and 1851. The total number of matricu-
lates was l3,lyl of which 4. $40 were from 9TH
err States and countries. The amount expcnd-
ed for nom paying students was SIPS, l5j. The
amount brought into and retained in the State
by the University is estimated at S4,47G 500
The money indirectly brought into the State by
the University is estimated at sS00000.
The Superintendent of the Virginia Military
Institute reports that the annual appropriations
for that institution since 1899 amount to
1897 $40; special appropriations, slG6 250
The number of the State cadets admitted since
1889 was $50, of which 220 graduated: and Of
pay cadets. 1850, of which 425 graduated
Total number of cadets, JOB, of which CAS-
graduated. The State property at the lnsti-
tute is valued OF S250,000.
Rev. Thomas B. Jennings, OF the Methodist
Protestant Church. died on Monday. at Norfolk
Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

There was grand review of the military, at
King was present The really remarkable in
cident Of the occasion, was a binding snow
storm which lasted seven hours
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Rumors about changes in the Cabinet are
again circulating in Washington. Rumors to
this effect are set afoat every two or three
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

We acknowledge AN invitation to the ami
versary celebration of the Ciceronian Literary
Society of Roanoke College, which is to take
place on Wednesday evening, February 22,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The bids for Government bonds at New York
yesterday amounted to S., 23O, 500 The awards
were 81, 600, 900 at from 1886 to l0S77.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Movements against bribery and corruption
at the elections are making in the New York
Legislature We hope the movements may be
successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The family of the late Mr.. Holland, the &C
tor, will receive some $4,000, collected by
benefits given to them, and donations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

The West Virginia Legislature, yesterday,
by thirty-one majority, elected h. t. Davis,
Democrat L. S. Senator to succeed Senator
Wiley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02
Nh fRfED.

On Thursday. the 2Gth ultmu at the residence
Of Mr. W. Nandcvantcr, by Rev. j. w. Lupton,
Mr.. LEWIS {. HELM and Miss MuLLlE A.
CLARK all Of Loud0un.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Loudoun Mirror says 1.-The real es-
tate OF Jacob Householder, deceased, near
Lovettsvillc, embracing the home farm of lj5
acres, was sold last week to John Soudcr tor
$50 20 per acre also, detached tract OF ~
acres without improvements, toJohn Woltord,
for Sal 10 per acre j.. c. Hough recently
sold his farm two miles west Of Lovettsvllle. to
David Axline for SIS per acre.
A paragraph going the rounds says the
bankrupt law is being taken advantage oflarge-
ly by Richmond merchants, two people day
on an average, being forced into it by their
creditors.
The timbers for the Orange railroad bridge
near Lynchburg, which was swept off by the
food last September, have been brought from
Alexandria, ready framed, and the erection OF
the work will be commenced in few days.
The work of establishing public schools in
Loudoun county goes vigorously forward. Votes
have been taken in each of the townships upon
subscriptions to aid the cause in each, and the
appropriations have been carried in all.
r. J. Downing, son of COL Downing, of Ian
caster county, Va, has been appointed as Ca
Diet to West Point from the first congressional
district of Virginia.
The STEAMSHIP LOBBY STATISTICS.
following is a statement of the steamship bills
now before the Senate, and the amount Of mon
sought by each from the government:
American and European, 81 ,2oo.@0 for )
years-$lS,0O,0 900.
American and Ocean, 81 .200,u0O for 3Oyears
$36,O00,O00
Mediterranean and Oriental. s3fN,NO for
- years-$4 560,00O
New York and Antwerp, s7sO.on for Is
years-Sli, T50,0 600.
New Orleans and Vera Cruz, Sl50,0n for 10
years-$2, $50 900. = 4
San Francisco aud Australia. $5OO.OUO for 20
years-sl0,0 900, 600.
Pacific Mail, increased subsidy to China line:
$5OO,O00 for 10 years-S5, O0O, 900.
Total per annun. 81. 800 0OU-SS7 500. 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Hanlon, the brutal child murderer, was
hung, in Philadelphia, yesterday. He made
no confession on the scafold but did not deny
HE rn;lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Large shipments of cotton have been recent
ly made in Savannah to Liverpool
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Efforts to reconcile the President and
Senator Schurz are said, thus far to have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

fletcher, the actor, has an engagement to
play in Washington. at the National Theatre,
; next week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Gen. Henry D. Washburn, of Indiana, for
merly member of Congress, died recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

A DMINISTRATOR' NOTICE-The uu-
"a dnrsigncd having duly qualified AS Admin
istrator on the estate Of SAMUEL HARTLEY,
dec d.. hereby gives notice that he has appointed
George r. Shnl, Of the city Of Alexandria, Va,
his attorney in fact t. settle the business Of tn.
estate and all persons having claims against tn"
said estate notified To present them to the SAID
George r. Shinn for settlement, and all persons
who are indebted to tho said estate are hereby
notified to make immediate payment to the said
George r. Shnn, AT the office of Shinn l. Co.,
No 13 Union ST. +. ID. HARTLEY,
in 9 1aw1w Adm r. Of Sam'! Hartley dec j
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-02

Rev Thomas B. Jennings, OF the Methodist
Protestant Church died on Monday at Norfolk
Va.
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Ball, p. q.

VIRGINIA. u wit: Tn The County Court 0i
Y Fairfax county January Rules, 1911: Law
gcrsoll In chanccry.
Mem The object Of this suit is to attach
tract of land, in the county of Fairfax, belonging
to tho defendants, containing seven thousand five
hundred acres, purchased from Joseph Thornton,
to pay plaintiff the sum of Sl7S 81, with legal in
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
ant i not II resident of the State of Virginia, il j.
ordered that he appear here within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what is ne
ccssary to protect his interests. \ copy, teslr
Ed. RICHARDSON, Clerk
Thomas D. a. ian l3-4awrW