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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12
\ \ ACT
To regulate the measurement OF oysters in the
city Of Alexandria, and for the appointment

To regulate the measurement OF oysters in the
city Of Alexandria. and for the appointment
of an in.ur,.lur of py strrs
Sec. |. Be il enacted bv the CITY Council of
Alexandria. That il shall not be- lawful al any
time for any prr.uu 10 bur or sell oysters By
any othe than stave measures. which shall be
uniform in shape and conform 10 the STAG meas
urcs in the following dimensions For tubs. the
bottoms to be sixteen and n half tlG!J inches
across from inside To inside: the top to be ght-
cen as inches from inside u inside, and TWEEN
ty-onc CD inches diagonal from inside chime ["
the top: half tubs t. b. twelve and It half ll2!J
inches from inside to inside; at BOTTOM thirteen
and three quarters $50 inches from inside to in
side 1T top and sixteen and half inches diago-
nal from inside chime t. top ard in the meas
urenrn: of oyster, the tubs must be IiI.ei with;
slight rise above the top
Sec q 4 II measures not already Inspected by
the State Inspector must b., Inspected and >c:I-
ed By the Market Master. who shall receive II
fee of twenty-five (2Jl cents for each and every
measure Inspected To be paid 10y the owner of
| such measure; and any person offering oysters
! for sale by any other than the measure prr>crl-
bed in section Of ILLS act shall be fined not c-,
tnan i've dollars nor more than twenty dollars.
orc. . mere man %. elected EE me W!
C0uhcll "h inspector 81 oysters '"T t"e Guy
whose term OF once :nhil u" me same ~ "lhcr
officers elected by Sald City Council lie Shai!
examine rHcn cary" vi oysters IL soon rs lh"E
arrive, and II they are IN an un:0und ana un-
heallhy conditi"h, IL VIII be MS nutJ [" cohacinH
thein giving written decision thereon, ana or
ger TIE 'rss' ir'"' t"r CIIs ana II Inr ""Hf ~
captain % sa'u Tc>>e Fri'Se 10 "pcS, t.lc ins'-
LOT Will report Iie lact /" inc rl"N"r q! the Clf'
who wll order the arrest ni the party coinpi1lI-
ed Of and Impose such hnc as may meet the
requirements OF the casc-hnt cArr'uihg my
dollars 600 and costs. 1t Will also be his duty
to condemn all ui!s"nnH oysters IN the hands "i
oyster shuckcrS.
Sec. 1. The inspector snail exercise genera"
supervision in the measurement Of oysters and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

Mr.. Trumbull in the Senate yesterday pro-
posed joint committee to investigate aud pro-
pose measures of reform in every department
of the government The Radical Senators
took ground against this. Mr.. T. affirmed that
there was fraud and corruption in every branch
of the government. No vote was taken on the
proposition, as the Senate went into Executive
session before the discussion closed-but it will,
probably, be negatived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

1t is again stated that none Of the anti, Grant
republicans in Congress have as yet made any
profers or conference of compromise, or sug-
gestion Of any kind, except to advise that the
"one term principle for the presidency be
made plank in all future national platforms.
It's also said, in Washington, that some of
the names mentioned in connexiou with the
Presidentship, as candidates against Gen.
Grant, are warmly objected to by Democrats
and Conservatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

We observe that several schemes in refer.
ence to immigration are preached, which, how
ever we'll intended arc not calculated in reality
to further the object. The public should not
be turned from the consideration of this i'm
portant subject, by what may be considered as
wild or impracticable projects. The duty of
aiding the cause of Immigration to Virginia,
is a patriotic one; and it is to be conducted in
a business like manner, and with reference to
the means of the Southern people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The Washington Chronicle says 1.-The re-
tirement Of Attorney General .Akcrman from
the Cabinet is no longer matter Of doubt and
guess.work From good authority we learned
last night that Mr.. Akerman will withdraw
from the Presidents council this week that
he will receive an appointment to life posi-
ton, and that ex-senator Williams, of Oregon;
so often mentioned by the newspapers in con-
nection with at least dozen prominent Office,
will be Mr.. Akermau's successor as Attorney
General"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

Several of the N Y. Internationals, arrested
on Sunday night, on the idea that they gather
ed to make disturbance, were discharged the
next morning, by the magistrate before whom
they we're brought They w6re red ribbons
red feathers, and red neckties. The crowd
outside greeted the released men with great
enthusiasm. Their red flag was returned to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

A resolution was introduced in the House OF
Delegates yesterday enquiring into the expedi-
ency of having the public printing done by
the couvics in the State pententiary. We
would be sorry to think there arc enough OF
the "craft' in that institution to do the work
and therefore hurl back the imputation, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The question of the constitutionality of the
Maryland law imposing a special license tax
upon commercial travellers from other States
selling goods by sample in Maryland, was yes
terday decided in the u S. Supreme Court.
The Court decided the law to be unconsttu-
tiopal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The political disability committee ofthe Sen
ate, have reported the House bill oflast session
which grants amnesty to all persons except
those who were in the army or navy and Con-
gress of the U. S., and left the same to join
the Confederacy. 1t this bill should pass the
Senate, an effort will be made in the House to
substitute universal amnesty and enact it into
a law before the recess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

In advocating the passage Of a General Rail
road Law in Virginia which will carry the whole
matter out of the Legislature, the Richmond
Enquirer says 1t has been charged and be-
ieved that money has been freely used in our
recent railroad wars Now here is the remedy
Let us take this whole subject out Of the hands
Of the Legislature, and we shall get rid of the
Infamous system Of bribery and corruption
which is complained Of This reason alone is
a sufficient one why the law in question should
lao ,,,ssal -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12
nto the possession Of our Government

The Philadelphia Ledger, in its weekly re-
port of the Pennsylvania anthracite coal trade,
says -" The last few days of unusually cold
weather, so early in the season, has caused
some little movement in the fuel market, and
apprehension is entertained that at some points
there may be short supply, especially South.
There is better demand for and a small ad-
vance in chestnut coal Prices, il is not likely,
will be lower between this and spring. The
trade the past year i'll the Schuykill region has
been generally improbable to the operators.
Only those who have worked the more f;tvora-
bly, located mines have nude fair profits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The Richmond Wing says 1.-THE Senate
yesterday paid to Judge Thomas, Of the Fair
tax District, the we'll deserved compliment OF
electiug him President pro tempore Of their
body. He received every vote cast. Judge
Thomas has had much legislative expe-
rience, and is gentleman Of fine abilities
and hirh character. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The Internationals, in New York. say they
will have their procession on Sunday next no.
lens volens. The meeting at which this de-
termination was made, adjourned amidst cries
of "Vive Ia Commune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

1t is stated that the coored voters openly de-
clare their purpose to elect colored man May
or of Petersburg Va, for the next term of Of;
fee. And, it is further stated, that with the
aid of some white men they will be able to do
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The accounts in the office of the U. S. Urea
surer, have been thoroughly examined, and al
found correct except those Of Marden and
johnson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

In the House ofRepresentatives,y yesterday, a
resolution was adopted directing the commit
tee on expenditures to give the Treasury De-
partment and its operations, thorough over
hauling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

In many counties in Virginia. the farmers
have, for fear there may not be another freeze,
filled their ice houses from the ice which has
formed on their runs and ponds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

Mr.. Greeley has given the lie to great
many men and things, and now adds to the
list of the discredited, the greenbacks He
says Each printed promise that the United
States will pay one or more dollars, is lie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

1t is announced in the W Washington Chronicle
that the Secretary Of State has received ad-
vices from Havana which place the action Of
the authorities in Cuba in executing the stu
dents at Havana recently in Il more offensive
and inexcusable light. Gen: Banks, chairman
of the Committee on. Foreign Affairs in the
House, has been advised respecting these par
tculars. His committee, however, will not
take any action in reference to Cuban Affairs
until after the holidays. In the meahg me the
President will have in readiness for transmits
sion to the committee report setting forth attn
connection with these matters which has come
into the possession Of our Government. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald, states that strong lobby interest
is formed in Washington, under the direction
of "a number of railroads, who are about to
make a demand on the treasury amounting, in
all, to several millions Of dollars, for full freight
and traffic rates during the war. Quartermast-
err General Meigs refused to pay more than a
certain amount per mile-much less than the
usual rates The companies engaged in this
effort have kept full account at full rates
against the government. These accounts are
now to be presented; but it is expected they
will be dissllowed by the treasury. The par
ties who are managing this matter then propose
to 20 to Congress for relief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

1t is now stated that Secretary Fish has con,
Guided to withdraw his resignation, and for the
present will remain at the head of the Depart.
emf of State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

"NoRroLK AND ALExNDRIA. As far back
as March l72S, that keen observer. Col. VIM.
Byrd. set down in his journal an opinion on the
capacities of this port which may be quoted
here with propriety. 'Norfolk, said he, ~ has
all the advantages of situation required for
trade and navigation. There is a secure har-
Dor for good number of ships of any burthen.
Their river divides itself into three several
branches which are all navigable The town
is so near the sea, that its vessels may sail in
and out in a few hours But, there are other
and greater men whose opinions may be quo
ted with advantage in the solution Of this ques-
ton.
Just 6fty-six years after Colonel Byrd 8
memorandum was written Mr.. Madison, as
Chairman of the Committee on Commerce in
the General Assembly, matured his famous
Port Bill" This was one of the wisest meas
urcs Of domestic policy ever conceived by a
Virginia Statesman, and its object was to make
Norfolk and Alexandria the only ports of
the State as he told Mr.. Jefferson in letter
written July Sd, l7S4 He had the sympathy
aud support of Washington in this endeavor,
and had his bill passed in its original shape
Virginia would long ago have become a com
mereial Empire -NovoM Tiyin'on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

MoHAMMEDANs IN BRAZlL-A curious but
interesting story relative to the hohamme-
dams in Brazil, is now being repeated from a
Brazilian journal, written in Arabic. 4 few
years ago, before the existence Of the Suez
Canal, the Turkish government had occasion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

Washington Chronicle is in favor of &C.
IT, Congress to educate the colored child
bvI. South"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ON A LARGE SCALE.
F. NJ. 1mboden brother Of General j, D.
Inlboden) writes the subjoined letter from
Richmond in answer to an enquiry from MIR.
w. L. Clarke Of the General Assembly oil
Georgia, who furnishes it for publication to
the papers of that State. Mr.. Imboden says :
Your favor to my brother, j. d. lmboden,
received He is usually, and is now, in New
York | can reply, however, to your query:
"Our State has done very little to encourage
or aid immigration. No practical legislation has
been had on the subject much as has been
published in recommendation. Private enter
prise is doing something and my brother has
almost devoted his whole time to it. My own
opinion is. that each Atlantic Southern State
should appropriate 81 100000 to support Ger
man and English Immigration bureaus at Nor
folk, Charleston, Savannah, land Wilmington.
if Norfolk would not answer, and in London,
Bremen, &c. Nothing else will accomplish it.
1t can't be done by halves, nor with IS, 900 and
$4,000 appropriations. Buildings must be
erected aud supported: the steamers must be
aided to pay their losses the first year bonus
offered, per capita, would induce shipping men
to put on the steamers and build up the bust
ness. But the States must pay it, and wait to
get it back in taxes incosed.
I'VE are going to try and force such bill
through the Virginia Legislature this Winter
session. If you believe cooperation between
Virginia, the Carolinas and your State would
do good, try that, say Joint appropriation of
$25O.00O each. But that is hardly practical
bic. We would never agree as to the port.
We can never hope for anything through the
port Of New York. We cant compere with
the West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12
feS.G.T + EIs-{i.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Dec. l2.-The market
for Wheat is active and unchanged offerings OF
Ills bushels red, with sales Of fair TO prime ut
l45, las, l33 Ito and 1853, and choice At lG1 and
TO- Corn is moderately active offerings Of
3lU2 bushels mixed and 2i4 Of yellow. with sales
of the former ut e. ID tG and rs Tor new, and -
for old yellow brought 63 for new. Rye is
quiet and unchangec! offerings of 20 bushels,
with sales 1t loo. Oats are stcady; offerings Of
257 bushels. with sales mt 81 and "a
FORT DF -IiEI.A,'Dse;.5, mex. 10.
sCS OSE........... 20! MOO% sIT>........... OUJ
sun sETS."... AS
ARRIVED.
Steamer Clnym"at. Philadelphia, To- VI Ed
ridge u CO.
SAILED.
Steamer Wawa>rt Fowlhcs, turri"!na,1, ~
Potomac Ferry Go.
MEMORANDA
Schr Mary j Fisher, Lawrence. hence, nj
PawlucHGt Sth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

We are indebted to friend for late mum
bels of the London Times. Also, to men,
bers of the Legislature and of Congress for CO.
pies of public documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

The President yesterday nominated Edward
G. Bradford, as district judge of the u. S. for
the district of Delaware, in the place made va
cant by the resignation Of Willard Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

rem u Wv 'rable prospect of liberal re-
There is taV.. at the present session Of
,;s;op OF the Tariff
Congress ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

HARBoR MASTERS FEEs.-We learn that
an important case involving the CONSTITUTIONAL
ty of the law of the Assembly of lS66-67, will
come before the Supreme Court Of Appeals
for adjudication. The case is Braydon vs.. OVID
cr's steamer ;'Wohonah," and comes up from
the Corporation court Of Fredericksburg, where
the plaintiff recovered verdict for some $500
for fees, under this act. The defendants ap-
piled for and obtained writ Of Supersedeas
They claim in their assignment of errors. that
the claim for harbor masters fees is claim
founded on statute in conflict with the United
States Constitution, it being, as they claim, a
regulation of commerce and also duty on ton
mage.
The case is looked to with interest through
out the State, as it is considered to be test
case. 1t is expected that this case will be dis
posed of early in January. 1t is the more i'm
portant as no case involving exactly the same
principles has ever been decided either by our
State Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court
of the United Sta'cs-Ric1, State Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12
FORT az .IEEX.4.,.DH;.5. mex. 10.
UfEfj.

In Washington, on the evening of the 9th H.
slant. GEORiIE ELWOOD. son of Aibcrtus
and Mary Dcctu.., aged 2 years. 2months and 8
fi.ys
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

FIxlNG THE REsPoNsIBILITY.-The New
York Evening Post, Republican referring to
the Amnesty bill that passed the House of
REPRESENTATIVES at the last session Of Congress,
and which will be called up i'll the Senate
again, says
''This bill does not provide for complete au-
ncsty, but excerpts former members of Congress
and officers of the army aud navy who resigned
to take part in the rebellion, and the mem bers
OF State Conventions who voted for secession.
It makes the old mistake Of outawlng the
ablest representative men of the South, who,
as rule, are willing to acquiesce in the result
of the war, while the more ignorant and dan
gerous men are allowed to hold Office. The
deplorable condition of the Southern States is
in great measure due to Legislation like this,
and Congress should at once repair the error
BIZ enacting a complete amnesty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

DRESEREED GINGER and CRANBER-
l. les for sale NJ IA King 81.
dee ~ w. +. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

IN hc Ehtor If the .1heranIin Gn-"tie:
Below is copy Of letter from Il gentleman
in I.ondpn to the London Times NEWSPAPER,
which has hren harldcd to Us by friend for
publications. iusert it in your paper. and
ubligc Yours, very truly, GREEN 4 WISE.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. Dec. f., ISL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

UTS-FibcrtS P"cans and Brazil Nuts, re-
~ ceivcd to-day and for sale by
dee H. j. t. " LBj RN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-12

CWISS MACCARONIj just received by
y dec II }. &. MI LBURS.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-02-01
Inside China.

Admiral Rodgers, who attended
Nh. Seward to Pekin, has sent to the
Secretary Of the Navy a cOmmunica-
ton in regard to China, in which he
predicts the collapse of the country.
The governing class are hostile to in
novations, and they see in foreign
improvements only dangers TO them
selves and to theTepose Of the Empire.
The actual Government Is thus be-
tween two fires, between the uneer-
tainty Of moving on created by trea-
ties and contact with Western nations,
and the danger Of progress as tending
to revolution. The Admiral points
to the marks of decay in China. The
canals are filled with mud. The once
perfect highways are impossible, hav-
ing had no repairs for centuries. The
person of the future Emperor is too
sacred for audience with foreign En-
bassadors. He is brought up in a
palace, secluded, surrounded by wo-
men and slaves, and while know
ing nothing Of the world outside
the walls Of his Enclosure, has yet
the duty of regulating all the at-
fairs of China. On the other hand
while the Government is with
out experience. and while neglect, de
cav or ruin marks every public work,
the people are still industrious, yigor-
Gus, and, in the main, well clad and
fed, according to their own ideas, and
seemingly c~Ontented. In all this Ad-
miral Rodgers sees the signs and caus-
es that precede a change in the Gov
eminent. He has no doubt that Chi
ma is in great dread OF the Western
Powers, and that all occasion for war
will be avoided.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-02-01

a correspondent who has lived in
London for nine years says to his fell
low-citizens in America that the feel
ing Of the English people towards
them is one Of brotherhood that they
are ready 10 clasp their hands in
friendship, to acknowledge, and with
pride, the family relationship, and
wish to draw closer to them than TO
any other people. They feel that
"bIood is thicker than water, " and
the alliance between England and the
United States is not only necessitated
bv a mutual national policy, but has
something Of sentiment in it SPRING
ing from the hearts of a great and
kindred people. England, he says, IS
still a little sore over the rejection Of
the Reverdy johnson treaty, but she
is anxious. however, for a settlement.
"She knows that she has sinned ;
that she did not use proper, and even
ordinary, vigilance in preventing the
escape Of the formidable cruiser. She
knows that 4 just and true bill cak be
found aginst her violation of neutrali-
ty law, and she will plead guilty to
the indictment, if it be framed in a
becoming spirit, she will pay all just
demands. MOI would she mind pay
ing even a few pounds more as a
| doUcetlr so that a final settlement can
be arrived att This Colour de rose
view is very promising for Minister
I Schenck's success.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-02-01
The Alabama Claims.

A correspondent Of the Evening Post
says he is now enabled, not only 10 re-
affirm the truth that the question Of the
settlement Of the Alabama claims has
been reOpened, and that negotiations are
in progress between this country and
Great Britain, but to say, without yiolat-
ing any confidence, that the matter in
question Wss the subject Of careful con-
sideration at the recent Cabinet meeting,
and that at the instance Of the ADMINS
tration it was brought before the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. At
the meeting held Tuesday, the oath ult.,
the subject was introduced by a promi-
nent Republican Senator, who is a mem
Der OF that committee. Fol some uneI-
planned reason there is a strong feeling
and disposition on the part of the admin
~istratiOn 10 settle the long pending con-
troversy with Great Britain, since the
latter has made known her readiness to
do so by compromise, before any bill
should pass Congress authorizing the
government to audit and purchase the
claims arising out Of the depredations of
the Alabama. While the administration
is very anxious tk.settle this matter
with Great Britain, by treaty, c~Ouceding
even more than it is believed would be
acceptable 10 the American people, there
are a large number OF prominent Repub-
lieans who believe that further efforts
should be made to pass a bill auditing
the paving Of claims arising from the
d~epredati0ns committed, not only by the
Alabama, but by four other rebel cruis-
ers. It is learned that as yet Minister
Thornton has not placed on file any
written communication giving the basis
upon which his Governments stands
ready to make n settlement, but all COM
m~unicatiOns have been Of a verbal char
acter. Before the British government
placed its propositions in black and
white, it was deemed best, first to aacer-
tain whether the proposed terms would
be acceptable 10 the United States; and
II so, then formal documents would be
transmitted to the State Department.
The President and his administration
are ready TO accept the terms, put before
"A treaty. is finally concluded, the feeling
of the Senate must be fully known, so as
to secure against its rejection If submit
ted for action.