Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-10
LOCAL, NEWS.

CONSERVATIVE COAGRATUIArcET IiIE!
iSa.--A arsc iutc!ligent and enthusiastic,
Conservative meeting was held at l.ibcr:y Hail
last night, presided over by Mayer Lat!lan.,
who opened the meeting with 4 few approIni
ate remarks, in which he gave much good adj
vice as to the future policy Of the Conservative
party, and the endeavor that should be ihade
By it to win over those Of the opposition, who,
seeing the errors OF their own party. Wiling
TO mite with the Conservatives tnr the over
throw Of RadicaIiSln and its leaders.
Mr.. i. l.. Smth, j., followed Mr. Latham
and made most excelien; speech, in which
was exhibited sound JUDI uleut, ability and
superior talent. He commented upon the acts
Of the dominant party in the government, and
showed how they has! abused the trust cuntlcd
to them, concluding with IN expression nl salts
faction aud pleasure ut the escape made 10y \ IT.
gna from the danger that threatened her,
and the triumph OF the party in this city aud
county Mr.. S was listened to with attention
and great satisfaction, and his remarks We're
frequently appaudcd. He did himself much
credit hy his speech.
Mr.. Joel Miller WAS HcXt introduced to the
meeting and made an eloquent speech that fire.
qurnly ccitel theapplauSe Of his h carers. He
claimed the result Of the election here as u
great Conservative triumph, alluded to tn: de-
feat of the colorcl Radical candidate us an i'll
lcatium Of turn ia he affairs OF that party:
referred t. the public school system, and con-
traStcd it. operation in the North and here: ex-
pressed hs kind feelings Tor the colorcd race.
hut thought that Ike late that had bCtalicn the
indian would J." theirs, and concluded By urg-
lug upon Ill, ESPECIALLY tie Young men, now
that the election Wa: over to 70 to work, and
AZ \'ir,ina had f..nn politically saved, to car
,i,.l l ;..I ...ty
Mi Linden Kent. lr;'m LOUIS, cou"tN VII"
ias recently M,adc Alexandria lis Eol .",
introduced Ia the mrctn- ana made very
able and eIaVut,t speech. Young, and
inexperienced, rs he stated, III politics,
he nevertheless: ~ ;hc onset, stuck
responsive chnr! in the hearts Of his audience
that attracted and delighted them, and
during tho delivery Of hia speech, which
was one OF CONCENTRATION, imtclSpcr@ed with
bursts Of true cioqicuc", he WAS frequently
and loudly appiauded He concluded with
a beautiful apostrorhe t" Virginia, and
some sound advice to Mr.. Nea'c, As to his
that his constituents would, if he conducted
himself As all have re lson to c!icve that he will,
receive moi only their plan dts, but the reward
II well donc. good ar;l faithful servant.
Mr.. Nealc the successful candidate for the
House of Delegates although suffering trun
severe cold and affection al Tie throat. made 4
short but comprehensive speech, plcelgins him
.clf To do all in his power for the goad Of the
State, the city, and every and all OF his coli
stitncnt<. He pledged himself 10 vote inr re-
lrenrhm@nt in all departments Of the govern
lncnt, commencing by advocating reduction
n the pay of the members Of til" Legislature.
Nr. y. was heartily applanded.
Mr.. Latham then made 4 tcw remarks rnln-
NJ hay n no C,tE Inn
shown tina; they are fully capable al conducting
the affairs Of State, and called upon Mr. Il.
Sunwrcn. IT., who spoke Il few minutes, after
which Mr. Ken. being again called tor
thauF ii the audience and the people of Alex
andra for their kindness and true Virginia
hospitality. after ana chen meeting was dc
dared adjourned.
HroNSTEH' 5 Licenses. AS u decision upon
the right Of the Corporation to exact license
tax from. hucksiers will he rendered at the next
term of the Corporation: court of this city. the
puhIyati,n ni titn following, from III, Norfolk
Journal. may n"r b. inappropriate.
In the Corporation Court yesterday, Judge
BURROUGHS rril,ll,.,l = decision n the case OF
the hu,k*;rr,. witt l'al rrtu>r, to pay the State
tax ~ l.. Hi, csu. thc commissioner OF the
revenue reported IL llr Commonwealth at
t0rlcy the lalilcS tl lhliN.uNc hHChSl'lH WIN
had refused to pay the State license tax, and
prn.e:',linpa were immediately instituted to com
pei them to r"ninFm 20 the rcIurr'ncntI ol
the State law. judge BurrnuallS decided that
thcs. hucks,rr. arc not liable to State tax Tn
the grounds that they are keepers nt, stalls. and
as Sl!h SUBJECT T." The same TAX ana no olhef'
that nn'rimr% an! others III ,'le market are
The '':'and "r'"tieI ''y ra'h hTcSs''r Oh the M,
market space, !" c"l>tdcrc1 S'aI-a ''u'il 81
a. 1t the hucSStHr nat STA" "l'hh INC l'E'rkc1.
Tins Is an lnil"':'ant deci:"'; anu Is TRIUMPH
Tor the hnck>trr; wh" refused |" pay the TAX II"
order /" test the law.
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