Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.
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80 sho,0 the rery age and Gody " the Times.
The proposition to spend nearly two millions
of dollars to provide for an entire reissue OF
national bank notes was defeated in the House
of Representatives on Saturday, TOR the
fourth time since December The result will
probably not be matter of regret to the nation
al banks, as they did not ask for new notes
either at their own expense or that of the gov
eminent. The agents Of the bank note en-
craving companies who are here, boast that
they will yet triumph when the deficiency bill
goes to conference committee.
According to the latest advices received from
Japan, affairs in that country are critical. In
various places bands of armed men are threaten
ing the government The guard of the Mikado
has been increased. War steamers have been
sent north on account of disturbances there
At Yeddo chancellor of the third rank was
murdered.
Last Thursday, Deputy u. s. Marshals John
Burke and John Armstrong, attempted to arrest
two illicit distillers, named Limerelle, living
near Sparta, White county,. Tenn. They re-
sisted, disarmed the Marshals and beat them
on the head with iron pistols, fracturing Arm
strongs skull in three and Burkes in two
places.
Some time ago gentleman in England stated
that he was prepared to expend eljO,OOO IN
the erection of lunatic asylum for the benefit
of the lower middle class. He is now proceed
ing to carry out that purpose, and has publicly
intimated that he is prepared to devote to pup,
lie and useful purposes q sum equal 10 that
given by Mr.. Peabody.
The Mississippi river, in Louisiana, is only
two inches below the high water mark OF lSG2
Uneasiness is felt regarding the leveees. The
break at Villiere plantations, below New Or
leans, is under contract. Weak points else
where are being strengthened.
John L. Buckalew, nephew of Senator
Buckalew, was drowned in the Allegheny river
Yesterday, He was with a party Of eight young
men in sail boat. One Of the party trying to
climb to the top of the mast upset the bout
All were rescued except Buckalew:
1t is understood that Nathan Sargent,
for ten years past Commissioner Of Customs
has been invited to tender his resignation, and
the position will be filled by Hon. J. +. Hart
ley, for many years past Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury.
George Wendelken one of the most noted
counterfeiters, check raisers and bogus bond
dealers in the country, was arrested in New
York on Friday evening by Col. Whitley, OF
the secret service division, on the charge OF
dealing in counterfeit money.
1t is rumored that S. y w. Tabor, Fourth
Auditor, will shortly resign his Office. I'm
portant changes are expected in clerical posi-
tions in the Treasury Department, to take effect
May lst next.
Intelligence has been received from the L.
S. storeship Supply, which left New York on
the lst of March for Havre, laden with provis-
ions for the suffering French The Supply
arrived on the I'd Of April.
An organization, composed of merchants and
others, was formed in Boston Oh Saturday. under
the name of the Anti Income Tax Association
of Boston, the object being to contest the con
stitutionalty of the income tax.
The General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church of the U. s. will meet in the First
Presbyterian Church in the city of Chicago,
Illinois, OH Thursday, the 18th day Of May
next
English agriculturists and scientific men have
lately been making elaborate experiments i'll
the culture Of beet sugar, melted thereto by
French success ~. ~.
The Delaware Commercial says the peach
crop of that State promises to BE- unusually
large. T.
General f. Dumont, recently appointed Coy
ernor of idaho, died at his residence in Indiana,
on Saturday. 81. -.
The "CrispinH difficulties are not yet settled
in Baltimore -
Through freight trains will commence on the
and Connellsville Road to-day. ....
VIRGINIA BoNDS.-The financial editor Of
the Baltimore American i'll his report of the
stock board4for Friday, says the most notice;
able feature Of the market was the movement
in Virginia 6's, which were especially active.
and strong sales to the extent of about $S5,oO0
being made chiefly at the second board, at 56s
a5Is for the old registered bonds, 69a6e1 for
registered 81 s. and IA Unregistered &C $. these
figures being an advance on previous sales OF
from to Il per CT No explanation is given
Of this sudden movement; but no matter what
the cause, it shows growing confidence in
Virginia 9 ability to promptly meet her obliga
tions.-Rih. Enquirer.