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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the unfinished bust
ness, being the bill to protect members O
Congress from importantly, and procure the
independence of the several Departments of the
Government, was taken up, and debated by
Messrs. Patterson, Conkling and Davis Mr.
Ramsey of Minnesota announced the death ofhi<
late colleague in the Senate, Daniel S. Norton,
concluding with the offering of the customary
resolutions which were adopted.
In the House of Representatives Mr.. Ortiz,
of Indiana, denied the statement of Mr.. Cox:
that in submitting the San Domingo treaty to
Congress portion of it had been kept back,
and caused to be read letter from the Sccre-
tary of State substantiating his denial. Mr..
Cox reiterated his statement, and gave as his
authority DR.. Davis, who had been discharg-
cd from the State Department. The bill to
establish territorial government for the In
dams was referred back to the Committee on
Indian Affairs A resolution was passed to APP
point subcommittee to visit the West Point
Military Academy and investigate affairs there
The credentials of S.A Corker as member from
the Fifth Georgia District were presented, and
Mr. Butler opposed his admission to his seat
on the ground that he had been elected by
fraud and violence After discussion, how
ever, Mr. Corker was sworn in. A committee
of conference on the bill to provide govern
ment for the District of Columbia was agreed
to. The consular and Diplomatic Appropra-
ton bill was taken up, and Mr.. Woods amend
ment that no part Of the secret service fund
shall be applied to the acquisition Of San Do
mingo was rejected. The bill was then passed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
WHITTLESEY,
UNITED STATES COM MISSIONER,
AND
ATTORNEY AND OOU NSELLOR IN
BANKRUPTCY .-

Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law so that nearly all parties can, be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, so-called another opportunity offers
to secure the benefits of this most effective and
permanent measure of relief The above-nameed
will make bankrupt business specially; will
procure discharges on the most moderate terms,
and transact all business in that line at prices
which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Being UNI
ted States Commissioner he will endeavor to visit
the different counties on court days, and thus
save parties the trouble and expense OF several
trips to Alexandria in beginning and proceeding
with their cases. Discharges can be obtained
here before Register Hill as promptly as IN Rich
mond or elsewhere, and at much less expense to
in connection with the Homestead exemption,
which it is now believed will be secured to the
bankrupt under the bankrupt law, is the only real
relief now offered to parties struggling in the
ally or by letter at No y south Royal street,
Alexandria. Va. jy 16-ly-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The President, in consultation with the Sec
Rotary of War, on Monday, decided that for the
present it would be better for the Government
to suspend the sale Of its surplus arms and
munitions Of war, and Secretary Belknap ac-
cordingly notified Gen. A. B. Dyer, chief OF
the ordnance bureau to instruct the ordnance
officers that the disposal of arms, etc., should
at once be discontinued. Petitions have been
presented by German citizens praying that the
sale ofmunitions of war be prohibited during the
continuance Of the present European lstruggle.
By the action of the President Congress is re-
ieved from making any report on the subject OF
the petition presented, and the wishes of the
German element of the country are fully re-
garded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The Ohio Democratic State Committee re-
Gently held<a meeting in Columbus. The
Cleveland Paindealer says that "all democrats
agree upon the one question that the next
campaign should not be run in the interest OF
any man who may aspire to the Presidency or
to the Senate. Victory-success for the party
first-then distribution of the rewards.
With such a campaign policy as this, says the
Ohio Statesman, the democracy can carry Ohlo
the coming fall. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

REMARKS The market for Flour is active for
the lower grades, but dull for Family and high
grades Extra; receipts are fair, but stocks are
not large. owing to brisk demand. Wheat Is
unchanged; offerings of 4SO bushels red, with
sales at 145, 100 and lG5-latter figures for prime
Corn is in light receipt, and the market may be
quoted steady; offerings of $50 bushels mixed and
go Of yellow, with safes Of the former ut IS, and
of the latter at the same figures. Offerings of lO2
bushels Oats, but no sales reported Other art-
rle6 are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
the coming fal.

We have received copy of the Report OF
the Board of Visitors of the Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb and the Blind at Staunton,
Va, for the fiscal year ending September Goth,
1870 Appended to the report is short story
entitled ''Lorena and Paul Vane or, All for
the Best, the composition Of Mary S. Kyle,
one of the pupils at the institution There are
also specimen pages of the books published in
raised TYNE at the institution
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The Bristol Courier thinks that some time
in the future new State will be formed out of
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina
and Southwest Virginia For the present, it
rather opposes the measure. The Jonesboro
Herald and Tribune favors the project. We
hope it will be l long time in the future be-
fore there will be any more attempts to dismem-
der the State Of Virginia. What has been done
already in that way is bad enough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
FOREIGN News.

On Monday the Germans completed the oc-
cupation of Tours The French reports of the
battle at Dion claim an important victory fol
Garibaldi and his troops. The Army Of the
North is arriving at Arras, Douai and Lille, TO-
tally disorganized and discouraged, and the
people of Lille are reported as indignant at the
deception practiced by Gambetta as to the condI-
ton of France Jules Favre is supposed to be
on his way to attend the London Conference.
A despatch from London says that the dlplo,
mats attending the Conference are unanimous
to prevent discussion of matters unconnected
with the Eastern question. The Emperor vii,
liam has written letter to the Grand Duke of
Baden. in which he says that Germany does
not desire to transgress her frontiers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Major Jas. NJ jackson, of Clarksburg, West
Virginia, Il gentleman of fine intellectual gifts
and culture, died last Wednesday. in his SD
year, He was son of John G. Jackson, former
IL Judge of the u. S. District Court of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The sum of $4,000 was yesterday voted by
the House to defray the expense Of investlga-
ting Southern outrages." We presume this
is but the beginning Southern outrages will,
at least. put money in the pockets OF some
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The London Daily News, of the 9TH inst, re-
marks that many worthy citizens of the United
States seem to regard their Republicanism us Il
homespun suit, only to be worn at home When
they come to Europe they exchange it for a
court dress. They are more monarchical and
aistocratic, under thin disguise of verbal
disclaimer, than the inhabitants Of monarchcal
and aristocratic countries. No doubt there is
good deal of truth in the observations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

\ CoAI. Pr ON FIRE FOR HUNDRED
YEARS. Que of the most curious phenomena
in connection with coal mining is exhibited at
the Bank colliery, near Rotterdam, the proper
ty of Earl Fitzwilliam This pit caught fire one
hundred years ago, and all the efforts OF the
workmen at the time, and subsequently have
been quite Intellectual to extinguish it, A short
time ago it was ascertained that the flames were
approaching the bottom Of the shaft, and twas
then resolved, if possible to stay their progress,
so that they might not extend to other parts of
the workings. At length the superintendent
of the coeries, Mr.. II. Cooper, conceived the
idea ofbuiding wall to shut in the fire, and in
order to ascertain the best site for this wall sew
era of the officials crept on their hands and
knees, through the dense sitting smoke, as far
rs possible into the workings. Their efforts
were successful, and a wall is now completed
nearly 200 yards in length, and varying from
Q inches to 5 feet in thickness At distances
varying from 80 to 80 yards metal pipes have
been inserted in this wall, which are securely
plugged at the end, so that at any time, by re-
moving the plugs, the state Of the air on the
side of the fire, and even the position of the fire
itself. can be ascertained. So intense is the
heat arising from this fire that people possessing
gardens above the colliery declare that the
growth of plants is materially effected, and that
they are enabled to obtain two and three crops
every ..year-London Mes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

RAILROAD -The Richmond Wing in all ar
ticle on Internal Improvements i'll Virginia,
and the Importance and value Of Railroads,
says of the attcr:-'They give employment to
thousands Of people. They stimulate produc-
ton; they develope enterprise, they increase the
value Of land, they attract immigration, they
create commerce, they pay heavy taxes. they
build up settlements, they multiply markets
But useful as they are iii Virginia their work
is not half accomplished. More roads are need
ed, and as the State cannot aid in the construc
ton, We shall have to 60 without such addition
al ones as we need. or rely upon the great es-
tablished lines to build them, with such aid as
the people Of the counties interested are will
ing to extend. In this view we heartily wish
that the present lines were richer and more
powerful than they are. Concede that they are
selfish and keep an eye to their own interests:
That is no reason why they should be warred
upon Whether selfish or not, their interests
are so intertwined with, and dependent upon,
those of the public. that in building up their
own wealth and power, they must also build up
that Of communities and Individuals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The Richmond Wing says that ''Persim-
mons, in good order, have been sold in New
York at SOC to 81 per DOZEN Persimmons,
when well frosted on the tress, and thoroughly
ripe, are really excellent fruits-sweet and
agreeable to the taste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Admiral Porters successful struggle to b'
confirmed admiral is only the prelude to a Tier
Ger fight to abolish that grade. The staff of
ficers of the navy are organizing under DR.
Wood to make fight with Porter upon the
nnastion of rink -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

BALTIMORE AND PoToMAC R. R.-The main
stem to Washington city has been all graded,
and the cross-ties and rails are being laid down.
The grading of the branch through the lower
part of Prince Georges and Charles county, to
the Potomac isalso being earnestly pushed for
ward We learn from the Port Tobacco Times
that the-work is steadily progressing through
Charles county. At Pope's Greek station,
where the heaviest grading is to be done, about
one hundred and forty hands are employed. In
short time the whole line will be ready for
grading to its terminus on the Potomac river
Port 7dbdcco Tines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Col. Clarke, New York volunteer officer in
the late war; has been convicted in the I. S.
Circuit Court, in New York, of counterfeiting,
and sentenced to five years imprisonment in the
nan;tantiorv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE A letter in
the Wheeling Intelligencer, describing the as
sembling Of the Legislature Of West Virginia
at Charleston, on 18th instant, says: Some
came by coaches, rockaways. phetons. car
riages buggies ambulances, carts, drays and
sulkies-the sulky from the appearance Of the
countenances Of the pilgrims, being the tavo-
rite; others mounted on their spirited chargers
of the equine species whilst others less dispo.
sed to these various aristOcratic methods Of ira
vel chose to wait and watch for good chances to
walk. By-the-way, We heard otone instance Of
Il high official of our State making it on foot at
the rate of ten miles per hour which certainly
entities him to the distinction Of Il tirstclass
Walkist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

DIR. Nathan R.Smith's celebrated ''splint is
much used in the war now going on in Europe,
and is highly spoken Of by foreign surgeons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

In one of the New York courts there is 6
divorce case, in which woman aged 20 years
seeks divorce from her husband who is 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Gen Sherman in recent conversation gave
his views on the arms Of the present day. He
regards the Remington American rifle the best
made, and the chassepot as superior to the
needle-pIn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

A very gloomy picture of the condition of the
trade Of Cincinnati fills two columns of letter
from that city in the New York Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

A telegram from the British Cabinet announ
ces the erection of Jamaica into the principa
military and naval station for the West Indies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Received and FOR sale at
FRENCHS
BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE,
No 93 King street,
\ complete assortment of VALENTINES, from
one cent to $40 each. Valentine Writers, Val
entnc Cards and Comic Valentines in great va
riety.
The Tribune Almanac for 1871 20c
Lost and Saved, by the Hon. Mira. Norton All
thor of Stuart of Dunleath; 81 rs.
Treasury of Christian Thought; 75
Counsel to Mother, by Rev Pye Henry Cha
vase Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
of England, etc; 81:
Steps Upward by Mrs Frances Dana Gage,
author OF Elsie Magoon," "Gerties Sacrifice, >
ETC.; 81 So
Birth and Education, by Marie Sophie
Schwartz; translated from the Swedish 81.
New Books daily.
ian 25 G. f. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The Oakland (Cal) Transcript Of recent
date gives an interesting account of new vehl-
Gle known as the Thompson steam wagon
owned by Mr. George Roberts Of that city,
which performed Il number of surprising ex-
PLOTS in the presence of large number Of peo-
pie The wagon was imported by that gentle
man from Edinburgh, Scotland. at a cost Of
about $4,000 A trial Of the steam wagon is
to be made in few days with pillow attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The last interview recorded is that of a
New York newspaper reporter with Cardinal
.Antonelli, at Rome The interviews are very
little regarded and the accounts of them hardly
ever credited by. the public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Judge VIM. P Chiffon died on Friday last,
in Montgomery, Ala, from injuries received
from an accidentalfall The Montgomery Mail
says:-"Judge Chiffon was lawyer Of reputa-
ton, co-extensive with the State. He hadlong
held leading position at the bar, had presided
with great ability upon the Circuit and Supreme
bench, and had served with marked distinction
in the Confederate Congress. For many years
he was the law partner of the late Mr.. Yancey.
He was cultivated gentleman, 4 citizen promi-
nent in all noble enterprises, and Christian Of
unblemished reputation. He died lamented by
all classes and by host Of devoted friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

A fire occurred in Chicago on the night OF
the % inst, which destroyed property to the
amount of $4,000,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Within fifteen months five new democratic
Senators have been chosen to reinforce the ten
now in that body This is inclusive of ey-
Governor Vance of North Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The Philadelphia Day Book says Those
who sheer at Virginia as an unproductive and
poverty stricken State should reflect upon the
fact that during twenty-five months just past
she paid into the federal treasury in taxes upon
only one of her productions thirteen millions Of
dollars. And the Virginia of the present re-
member, is very much smaller State than
Odd Virginia, from which the new State Of
West Virginia was cut off. The sum of over
$1,000, 900 year on one article is pretty ibe-
raj tax to be paid by State so lately over-run
by armies and devastated by war, Under the
new order of things, Virginia is destined to be-
come one of the foremost States in the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

For BlnJAw IN HORSES Make Il IMMINENT
of gum camphor and alcohol, rub it well in.
warming it a little at first Rub frequently
and persistently: rub. rub rub. This will
stimulate circulation, and produce healthy ac-
ton on the part affected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On the night of Friday before Christmas,
Mr.. Fielding Ashton of King George county,
overcome by the severe cold, fell from hishorsc
between Hudson's store and his home and was
dreadfully frost bitten, and has been in pre-
carious condition ever since He is now slowly
recovering from the effects The weather
about that time was colder than ever felt OF
remembered in the county.
\ vessel hailing from Baltimore, engaged in
illegally catching oysters has been captured in
White House creek, near Towle' Point, Ian
caster county, and the captain and crew sent to
jail
Mr. John H. Harding: Jr., who lives near
the mouth of Wicomico river, in Northumbcr-
land county, recently killed six deer in three
days-an unprecedented hunt for that section
of the country.
The Norfolk people and interests are strong
ly opposing the proposition before the General
Assembly to charter the extension of the Alex
andria and Fredericksburg railroad to Rich
mond.
John 4. Hutcheson of Henrico county, we'll
known to the people of Richmond and vicinity
from his long connection with the sherifalty
of Richmond and Henrico county; died on
Monday last
George Lyon, an old citizen Of Petersburg,
Va, formerly member of the large dry goods
firm of Davis yAbrahams & Lyon, died i'll that
city on Monday.
Mr.. Moncure Robinson, residing in Philadel-
phia. has given to the v Washington Lee Univer-
sity his scientific library consisting of 1000
volumes.
f. F. e. Lindsay: the Egyptian corn man.
and late postmaster at Ravens Nest, in Wash
ington county, is to undergo trial for robbing
the e. s. mail.
The revivals that have been in progress in
several of the Churches in Lynchburg, for two
weeks past, continue to grow in interest and
extent
Mr.. Thomas W. Chapman, Of Madison coull
ty, has invented fire escape which islepresent-
ed as likely to be very useful in case Of fire in
dwelling.
In the proposed new Federal judicial district
in Virginia, it is said that Mr.. Alexander Riyes
is to be Judge and S. P. Holt the Marshal
Eight car loads of cattle were shipped over
the Orange railroad on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
PROFESSIONAL.
KILGOUR,

ATTORNEY At Law,
Will practice in the Courts Of Alexandria and
adjacent counties Office with A. w. Chiffon,
No 10 south Royal street.
Office hours from to 10 Il. IN. and 80 to pm
ian 3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

COMM NICATED.
ANSWER TO SHEEP CATcuER.-'lhe whole
number of sheep is l67 The number taken
first night 81, second II, third o. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
LCOMMl.NICATED.

SHEEP CATCHER Had lG7 sheep in fold.
Stole lst night SO! and ! sheep S4-S3 left.
Stole 2nd night of them and sheep 42-4l
left. Third night stole 4=2o4 and sheep l--
~ left. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
ROOTS IND SHOES.

T AIDES BUTTON BOOTS
A fine stock: French Kid, Velvet English
and French Cloth, Kid, Fo1ed, Russia Foxed,
Turkey Morocco Foxed and other new styles
which cannot be surpassed for beauty, durability
and cheepness.
At WADDEY'S, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

A great many new styles, handsome and very
cheap, at
At WADDEY'S, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

WYE BEG To call attention to our large and
w varied stock, and to state that we are con-
stantly receiving additions, comprising the most
desirable styles of DRY GOODS.
ian q Il. l.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
II AIDES WALKING BOOTS.

A large stock, and great variety. Of new
er, Lasting Pebble Goat Foxed Lasting French
Kid Foxed Lasting Calf Foxed Plain Goat
Morocco and Calf Boots at very low prices,
At WADDEYS, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

r AIDES LASTING BOOTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
DR. LOOCKERMAN,
SURGEON DENTIST
Grad Of Bait College OF Dental Surgery, 1874
Cox. PRINCE AND WASHINGTON SITS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
DR. LOOCKERMAN,

DR.. L. respectfully informs the public that for
twenty wears he has given especial attention to
the preservation Of the. natural teeth, and VIII
continue to do so, and invites those who wish to
save them to call on him; knowing that many are
ment might be preserved and made useful for
life. Artificial teeth inserted only Is APPROVED
by PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES. nov A-u