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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-21

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

be nrovided for? The resolution only asked
time for an investigation into the financial con-
dition Increased taxation would be necessary
to enable us to meet the interest. The cry
from every part of the State was that the peo-
plc could not bear increased taxation. His IN
dividual sentiment was that he would bear any
amount of taxation before he would sec tlr'
ginia fair escutcheon furnished by Reputation.
Mr.. Thomas, after reviewing the public debt
question. indicated that he would vote TOR the
resolution if amended as follows:
But nothing herein contained Is Intended
to impair the obligation of any contract made
By the State with her creditors
This he thought would set the public mind
at rest aud assure those who had any fears,
that Virginia did not even remotely contcn-
plate reputation, Or the violation of any OF her
Just obligations.
Mr.. Hernduu made statement showing that
it was possible to meet the January and July
interest for the year 1872, and argued that there
was no necessity for such action us contenpIa-
ted in the resolution under consideration.
Mr.. Anderson, Of Pittsylvania, from figures
obtained this evening from the Auditor. cor.
roborated the opinion Of Mr. Herndon, ana
| showed from statement that he had made up
that interest could be paid in January and July
next, with little pinch at least.
Mr.. QueseDberry thought that the discussion
demonstrated the necessity for the suspension
of the Funding bill. The Governor, the Audi
tor. and all of the Senators who had spoken
differed in their estimates of the condition oil
the treasury now aud what it would be III July
next. Time was absolutely needed to make al
examination to ascertain where we stood.
Mr. kirkpatrick took the ground that the
enactment OF the funding bill was contract
with the creditor, and repeal OF it would be
the reputation OF the contract. lie SAID. tha
the resolution contained the germ OF repudla
ton, because the objects set forth IN 1t as rem
dering its passage necessary were not the rea
onces in his opinion
Mr.. Kirk patrick proposed the following sub
stitute for Mr.. Thomas amendment
.. Resolved, That by this action the Gencr
al Assembly does not mean to Indicate any
purpose or desire 70 repudlate Or unnecessarily
delay the payment of the pubic debt.
tlr. THOMAS sgpi6ed his willingness 10 @"cen
the substitute if these words were added to 1t
''OoIigatory upon her consistently with th'
ability of her ctizena to discharge the same.
Mr.. Pndcmorc addressed the scpate in sup
port Of the rcsoluSon aud at the conclusion @
his remarks the Senate adjourned.
According TO the opinion of the Attorney
General an appropriation will be needed by TIT
Legislature to meet the payment Of the inter
est on the bonds issued under the Funding bill
Tncre we're in the Treasury at the close o
to-day $l,7S7. 3344. ~ an excess Of S24l :On'
over the Auditors estimate, and reducing TIT
estimated July deacit to S459:0O0
Among the distinguished guests Ill the CIT,
are John Letcher Ex-Governor Of the State
and Sidney S. Baxter, ex-Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The Baltimore Sun says that the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution and the judi.
ciary act of 1867 have very widely enlarged the
scope of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
So heavy are the appeals from decisions. of the
State Supreme Courts that it is beginning to
be doubtful whether the I. S. Supreme JUS
tees can attend in person to any circuit business
at all. 1t is stated that the new pressure of
cases will necessitate the presence of the entire
court in Washington all the year round, and
that even this will not keep the docket clear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10.

The INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE the
Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Anthony moved that
the Senate proceed to the election of the Com
mi,tee Of Investigation, and submitted for its
members, the names of Messrs. Buckingham,
Chairman; Pratt, Howe, Harlan, Stewart,
Pool and Bayard. Mr.. Casscrly was after
wards added by universal consent. MIR. Sum
ner made objection to the appointment OF
members upon the committee who were not IN
favor of the full investigation for which it was
originated. 4 long aud warm de bate ensuedl,
in which several Republican members. as well
as Democrats, denounced the frauds which
have been committed under the present Ad-
ministratiop, and demanded strict investigation
into the matter. Mr.. Trumbull and other Re
publcans denounced the .tyrauny imposed upon
members Of the party by means OF caucus decI-
sions. Mr.. Trumbull offered, as an amend
ment to the resolution of Mr.. Anthony naming
the committee, his original proposition as In
structions to the committee Mr.. Anthony
then moved modification Of Mr.. Irumbull
amendment, which was adopted yeas, %:
nays 49, The debate continued until 10
o'clock P NJ, when the committee, as propo-
sed by Mr. Anthony, was elected. and the
Senate adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The administration party, alarmed at the
course public sentiment is taking, have propo-
sed, through Mr.. Conkling, that an investiga
ton into the New York custom house be order
ed. The Radical Senators have also "et down
in their action 90 the appointment of the In
vestigating Committee, and the restrictions at
first imposed on it. They have allowed tro
Democratic members to be on the committee,
and adopted some of the objects Of Mr.. Trum-
bulls resolution as to the business OF the COM
mittee. Mr.. Logan and Mr.. Sumner were very
outspoken, yesterday, as to the course of the
Radical Senators in this whole matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

a dispatch from Charleston says 1.-The
South Carolina House of Representatives yes
terday adopted resolutions arraigning Gov.
Scott and the other State officials for their al
legged connection with the fraudulent over
issue of bonds They were followed by resou.
tons of impeachment, which were laid over un-
der the rules The temper Of the House indi-
Gates that they will be certainly adopted as
soon as they come to vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

INTERESTING MASONIC INCIDEST.-Last
Friday night, after the reelection of DR.. John
Dove, as Grand Secretary ofthe Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of Virginia, in thanking hiscom-
panions for this renewed manifestation of their
confidence and esteem, he called their attention
to the fact that this was his fifty fourth cleo
ton to the position, and stated that no Grand
Secretary of Il Grand body in the year 1915
when he was first elected, was now living
This unparalleled instance in the Masonic
history of America elected considerable re-
mark, and earnest expressions Of the hope that
his distinguished abilities might long be spared
to the interests Of the craft for whom he has
lahored faithfully more than half century,
Rich. WIZ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Among the bills introduced in the House of
Representatives, yesterday, were the following
to establish commission for the laying of tele-
graph cables from California to China, and from
the Atlantic coast to Europe; abolishing the
Office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue and
the Income tax; providing for transportation
of importations to inland cities; imposing a
uniform tax of sixteen cts. per pound on tobacco;
revising the steamboat laws, and providing for
the payment of customs duties in currency.
The Committee on the Library was ordered to
report an International copyright law. A res
olution declaring the sympathy of the House
with all people endeavoring to establish self
government and republican institutions, was
passed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19
by Congress,

Yesterday morning, between , and ) clock,
the canal boat Wave, lying at the outlet lock
in Rock Greek, in Georgetown. spraug aleak,
and in few minutes filled and went to the bot
tom. The captain and two men who were
aboard Of the boat narrowly escaped drowning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

1t is creditable to the press Of the country
that but few of the newspapers that We
have Seen-counteuGuce or approve o. Tue
most unnecessary and useless lnternatlona
procession and parade. which took place II
New York on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Eight men attacked the jallor at New Bruins
wick, n. j.. last night, gagged and bound hun
and then attempted to gain the interior OF the
prison, but the assistant TAILOR fired on them
and called the police The ruffians fed 1t Is
suspected that they designed to release bank
robber incarceratcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

TIE ANTHRACITE Coal TRADE at Philadcl-
phia for the past week has shown that the
trade is nearly or quite over for this season
There is small advance in chestnut coal For
stove and egg sizes the market is quiet, and
prices are unchanged. The retail prices of coal
in that market are not materially altered. The
rumor of strike in circulation last week has
died out. The Ledger says: "There are al
most daily suspensions of work at uufavorabIy
located Mines and these are likely to continue
from time to time until the market price Of
coal is more satisfactorily adjusted to the cost
of production. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Mr.. Merrick, of Maryland, has introduced
the following bill in the House OF Representa-
tives THAT from and after the passage of
this act ali Treasury notes of the L. S. shall be
receivable in payment Of duties on imports in
the same manner and upon like footing as they
are now authorized by law to be received in
payment of any other debt or obligation due to
the L. S." Many think this is the shortest
and best way to a resumption Of specie pay
n,pnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The Baltimore American says 1.-The action
of the Virginia House of Delegates towards
stopping the issue of the new State bonds until
financial affairs may be reviewed, had the effect
of reducing the securities in this market yes
terday to 60 per cent. Our Richmond CORES
pondent, however, writes that there is no dan
ger of Reputation, although it is possible that
no more of the public debt will be funded"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

A STORY is told of man in Connecticut who
fell from the roof of fye.s story building to the
sidewalk; but, as he struck on the thick soles
of his rubber shoes, he bounced back within a
quarter of an inch of the roof, and so continued
to bounce, the distance decreasing by only a
quarter of an inch at each journey. h sub
sisted on hash enclosed 10 rubber balls. which
he mausssed to catch on the bound, and at the
end Of mG2th was stopped and restored to
bis family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Leonard Meyers, Representative from
Pennsylvania yesterday made complaint to the
Secretary Of State of the long continued lm-
nrisonment of DR.. Howard, of Philadelphia,
who was confined without cause one year IN
Cuba. The Secretary of State promised TO
have the attention of the Spanish authorities
called to the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The report of personal quarrel between the
Russian Crown Prince and the German Ambas
sadcr of St. Petersburgh, which created stir
a week ago, is now said by the London Times
to be untrue as was published in the telegraph
ic dispatches yesterday. But is it moi strange
that such eauard should eyer have been il.
vented, and circulated?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

We regret to see it stated that affairs in the
African republic of Liberia, as far as the
executive branch of its government, do not go
on smoothly. The Baltimore Gazette says
''Thc Chief Of the Executive Committee who
now exercise the functions ofgovernment in LII
IBERIA, accuse President Roye of misappropriat-
ing the sum Of forty Thousand pounds ster-
ling-that amount being part Of loan contrac-
ted by him in London for the osteDslble pur-
pose of constructing railroads in Liberia and
thus opening up the country to European
trade They say that he not only put this loan
on the English market without obtaining the
sanction Of the Legislature; but that, with his
officers, he has been receiving, without any
authority therefore, the proceeds of the loan. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The bill to authorize the Postmaster General
to issue one Ct correspondence, or post cards
will be one of the first subjects to be reported
upon by the House Committee on Postotlces.
The bill is looked upon favorahly in committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Thomas G. McCrecry was nominated for t..
S. Senator in the Kentucky Democratic caucus
at Frankfort last night Ex-Governor Braun
lettc, Gen. Humphrey Marshall James B.
Beck, and Judge Boone were in nomination.
Harmony prevailed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Some PhiadelphianS have made the propo-
sal that. in view of the projected centennial
celebration of 1876, the i. S. Government
shall purchase Independence Hall aud square
as public property
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The report of the Civil Service Commission
was handed to the President, yesterday. 1t
will, if possible, be sent to Congress before the
recess, but will certainly be presented immedl-
ately after the holidays. 1t is not known
whether it's recommendations will be adopted
L.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The Cumberland, Nd, News says, that 'Mr,
Vim. 4. Brydon has effected the sale of his
coal lands, formerly owned by a Boston COM
pany. situated on George Greek, at 81 1000,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Iu the Washington Criminal Court yester-
dav, Mr.. W. B. Stokes, Michael Stratmier, and
G. Victor Powell charged with completely in
the Tennessee bounty frauds, appeared, and
through their counsel cutered plea Of not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Coolest WEATHER IET.-On Saturday
morning the mercury stood in the thermome-
ter at three degrees above zero This was the
coolest weather we have had since the mcmor-
able winter of lS56-,51, at which time the
thermometer indicated temperature Of four
teen degrees below zero The frost Of Friday
night was about as heavy as we ever have in
this latitude. The branches of all the trees were
heavily iced, and in the early morning presented
brilliant spectacle in the sunlght.-Ricb.
DISPATCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

THE WINTER SoLsTICE-On the 22d day OF
the present mouth Old Sol will have reach
ed his Southern dccination, and according to
observations through the astronomers telescope
will appear to have traverscd the tropic Of
Capricorn. For several days previous to the
solstice there is no perceptible variation in the
suns decl!natlon and he is then said to stand
still. 1t is from this circumstance that the
term solstice derives its significance During
this period the days arc the shortest of the
vear - Baltimore lnaericnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

A New York journal states that many ladies
of that city propose to give no wine to their
callers on New Years Day, but, instead, will
furnish them with hot tea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The loss on the ball given the Grand Duke
Alexis at Boston, was S5,I62. But people who
give expensive balls to Grand Dukes, must OK
pect to lose money!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Mr.. Henry T. Tucker, whost death was an
nouncel yesterday, vas one Of the best writer's
aud scholars in the country. lie was is years
of age. was born in BoStou but has made
Years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The railroad commissioner Of Ohio thinks
that at present, trains run too fast, and recon-
mends that the speed on all roads be limited
by law to p miles 40 hour, exclusive Of stop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Whatever may have been said about The
character and conduct of the Prince of Wales
for several years past, it seems TO he certain
that his recovery from his recent illness, is
hailed with 10y by Of the people Of England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Mr.. Butler introduced a bill in the House Of
Representatives, yesterday, providing for Wo-
man Suffrage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

The President has nominated John Baldwin
Hay, of Virginia to be Consul General at
Rrirut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Jon Foster life Of Dickens, in four volumes,
is to be published by Lippincott Of Philadel-
phia simultaneously with its appearance in
London. The work is looked for with much
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

STATE Of Ijrqinja.
C1Untv ~ .li..rnndrjn.
l. CHARLES r. HOOFF. Cashier Of the
First National Bank Of Alexandria. Virginia; do
solemnlv swear that the above statement is true.
to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
CHAS r. HOOFF. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before III: this 18th
day of December. 1871.
X KEMPER Notary Puhlir.
CUrrcct-attcst:
S. F. GREGORY.
ALLEN G. HARMON. Directors.
i NJ STEWART dec ln-it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

Tine gay season" has commenced in Wash
in2top; balls, parties &C., &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19

''MAKIHG MONEY. We have been inform
ed by "a reliable gentleman Of the following
gcat financial coup 10 this county. Two gen
tlemen of i3ennSy one said to be q jack
leg" Iawyer-are credited with the following !:
A citizen of Augusta county, during the war,
is re presented to have left bis home for the
more ccngenal surroundings Of Lancaster coun-
t.. III Pennsylvania The gentleman wac OF
loyal persuasion. Of course, aud was warm
~ received in his new home. He had left the
partner Of his bosom here, and while in Penn
sylvania another usurped her place in his at
1GctionS. He fell and in consequence Of the
rigorous laws Of Pennsylvania CIT the subject Of
seduction, he found out that he had committed
telOnious offence. Qnitc recently the two
gentlemen first referred to came to Virginia
armed With rcluisitiop for the fclon, who was
again at his old home. ltc was arrested and
brought to within several niics OF this place,
to the house ofhis father. The RcnnSylvanlans,
with Keen eye for the main chance, however,
upon consultation, took $40 il currency and a
well-secured note for $3.50 more, condoned the
felony. and discharged the prisoner They left
here by the morning train on Thursday last in
haste for home
We chronicle these facts because we do not
intend that these ark> shall get home and give
it out that they couldu find their man, or that
Ku Klux relieved him after arrest.
Our information may not be exactly accurate
in detail. but we suppose we have given sub
stanlially the facts MlrisontUg CemD,1n-
wc0hh