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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, MARCH ., 1871.

Mr. SUMMERS SPEECH on ST. Domingo, de-
livered in the Senate; yesterday, was, accord
Ing to the Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore American, not as red hot asst was
thought it would be, though severe arraign-
ment of the Presidents policy towards San
Domingo. 1t is pitched on much lower key
than had been anticipated, and, in conclusion,
Mr. Sumner made an appeal to the President
to abandon his annexation scheme and unite in
the effort to reconcile Hayti and Dominica
Mr.. Morton briefly replied to Mr.. Sumner
and in concluding his remarks observed that
tho sole object of the elaborate speech made by
Mr. Sumner was to charge the President with
crimes. No one need tell him that the SEN
ator is friend of liberty when he spends his
time in the effort to put the Democratic party
in power-for to destroy the President Is to
destroy the great party Of which he is the head
1t is the party THE party" all the time.
An immense crowd filled the Senate Cham
Der to hear Mr. S. He was frequently APP
plaudcd, and he seemed to have the sympathy
and approval of a large majority of the audience.
The Vice President had to threaten to clear
the galleries, if the applause was continued
Mr. S. had to rebuke two Of his quondam
friends (Messrs Edmunds and Carpenter for
disturbing him while speaking with their loud
conversation. The Vice President said he
would enforce the rules, although it was the
custom ot'the Senator from Massachusetts,, Mr..
Summer in common with other Senators,
to engage in conversation while Senators were
ON the floor Mr.. Edmunds arologizel for in
terrupting He had no idea Of interfering with
his friend Large numbers Of ladies We're
present, and the floor of the Senate was occu-
pied by visitors as We'll as all the corridors. and
adjacent rooms.
The Washington Chronicle, while it contends
that the public will not attach either to the in
tent or to the acts of the President AMI the Ca.
binct, the cnormity which Mr. Sumner sought
to afiix to them, yes has the cauior to acknowI-
edge that the speech will be likely to create the
impression that the President may have erred
that naval officers may have displayed ex-
cessive zeal that American officials may have
arbitrarily exhibited the consciousness that they
We're dealing with powers TOO weak to resent or
repel interference that technical violations of
international law, and of plain justice may
have, in some cases, been committed; that the
President and his Cabinet are, in these mat
terS more or less blameworthy. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

\ DETERMINED EoTEE.-A Nrw llaml-
shire paper tells of a gallant Democrat OF that
State who deserves to hc immortalized. It
says:
son the evening before election, Mr.. Ohm
W. Lyon; of Bath. brakesmap on i, the y. Non
trca oal.expecting 10 turn back at wen nv n.y.
~ found himself compelled 10 % on T. Ply
mouth. where he arrived at Q clock. Had he
accented the situation he would have been un-
able to get home in time to vote but he
admit Without stopping for Il cold bite even,
Mr. Lyon got haud-car, and: by clear muscle:
propelled himself over t"r'y;sij.ht miIss Of !.
Track part of it on al ascending grade Of
eighty feet to the mile ,r till he b REACHED ache,
his friend turned out Of their beds and gave
him q hot OYSTER supper. and that day one
more ballot for James :ANeston WIS the re- re,
snIt Of the indomitaDle energy, muscle. and
determination exhibited BY MIR. Lyon. 1t is
this spirit that has carried our party through
wears Of defeat to final victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

FAUoUIER CoUSTY.-The present rate of
taxation based on excessive valuations is virtual
confscation, limited it is true, but nevertheless
as far as it goes in forcing property into market
nothing less than conhscatinn And when our
Delegates in the Legislature advise us that
Fauquer petition for re-assessment was load
ed down with amendments permitting other
counties to make new assessments, they ought
to regard those amendments us reflex Of that
home sentiment which proclaims that taxation
is in excess Of general ability to pay. We tell
the Legislature that this county cannot afford
to be drained annually of from $50, 600 to $50
600 and prosper. and will not complacently as
sent to have that amount retired FROM her cir
cuation She has been laid waste and pros
trate by war and neither she nor any county
similarly circumstanced ought to BE- asked to
bear undue burdens by the Representatives of
counties which have not shared her fate
Uayvnton Index.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

\ MOUNTAIN OF PURE SALT-THH EIGlTu
WONDER OF TIE WoRLD.-A correspondent
Of the New York Express. writing from S;,nto
Domingo, says
have to tell you something 81 strange that
it will almost seem Il fiction. | refer To Mt.
Silemus." As it is called. This is vcritable
mountain Of salt. 1t lies iifteenlnles back from
the lay, is nine miles long. with IN average
breadth Of | miles and 800 To 800 feet high.
This elevation has been penetrated ~ drilling
at different points to the depth Of over $40 feet
without getting below the region "i salt. All
other strange feature Of this mlner;IOglcal Won
der is. that just onc-halt only OF this range
from end to end is composed OF salt rcachln"
laterally Just to the summit; while tho back
bone, or dividing line, consists OF ,perpcndl-
cular wall of aabastcr from Ii to 80 feet thick.
running through the centre almost Us entire
length. and of unknown depth. This immense
layer of alabastcr is Of the pure white>t kind.
and susceptible of q very high state of polish;
The other half of this mountain range. be-
yond the alabaster backbone. is composed first
of limestone. then come various grades Ut sand
stone. The salty side Of the mountain is found.
by careful and repeated analysis. to BE- chcmi-
cally the rurest and best Of all known salts. 1t
is proved to possess over IS per cent. OF genuine
saline matter and some > per cent. purcr than
either that Of Syracuse or Turk l. Land. |
have not been able, a. yet. TO see this great
natural wonder but | derive my information
from ut least dozen different people. white
and black who have. There are several gen
tlcmen of the first responsibility in New ork
to whom these facts are known. 1t is called
GEM or crystal suit and | have seen quite large
blocks of it resting upon the mantcls and
shelves in the houses of the natives hercabout>.
These blocks of salt looking like huge dla-
monds arc used by many old people here Is
ornaments in the same manner that >tatuary
and such like things are with us. lis clearnc>:
and transparency is truly surprising: could
read the Express clearly and distinctly through
solid block of this crystal salt four feet thick.
and did read at that distance. This immense
salt range during its course is often broken III
to ravines and gulcheS, sometimes forming high
ncrpendicular cliffs. in form somewhat rcs2nt-
fine the Palisades Of the Hudson. and which
shine and glisten in the bright slnll ght like
mountains of FURNISHED silver. This lnlncn>c
saline deposit was doubtless thrown up from
the bed of the sea or the bowels of the earth.
at some remote period. and it Is susceptible "t
ready demonstration that rock salt exists here
I in this range in sufficient quantity 10 supply
the world for hundred years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Stanton indicator says: We are
nleased to learn that the promise OF large
crowd at the White Sulphur Springs is better
this season than any Summer since the war
Some visitors have already como III, and more
ounlicatons for cottages and rooms have been
Ieecseiyei up to this time, than have ever been
received before
The Abingdon Eirglnlan announces the
death Of Mr.. VIM King Heiskell, one of the
most prominent men in Washington county Tor
quarter of a century past. He was shot from
ambush some is months ago. since which time
hr continued to decline till death put al end II
his sufferings on Tuesday evening last
On Saturday evening. the 18th. James Ryan
was shot in n drunken brawl at White bar,
room. Lexington. BY. NJ; Piper. Of Missouri,
IN cyncllcd student Of Washington College.
Rvan received 4 painful but not dangerous
wound Piper was arrested and lodged in Jail
Judge Shackclt1rd has granted al act Of IN
corroration to several of the citizens of Orange
Court House for 4 Joint Stock COMPANY; Il
build Hotel with capital Of not less than
s. 900 nor more than $4,000. Several thous
and do liars has already been subscribed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

The Democratic members of Congress held 4
caucus last night They intcrchanged views on
the subject Of the bill prepared by the House
Select Committee. \ statement was made
disturbances in the South were the result Of a
bad State or local Government, while reports
of violations of law. &c, were greatly cxaggcr-
ated for political effect. 1t was incidentally
stated that the relieving of men from their
political and legal disabilities would tend to pro-
vide general tranquility more than any other
proposition. The caucus also discussed the
propriety of issuing an address to the people of
the |. s. and appointed committee to report
one ut future caucus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The reported ''Duel'
at Bladensburg is denied by the persons who
were said to have been engaged i'll it. y chal-
lenuc may have been given, but no duel took
placc-and the whole affair is said now to have
been kind of 'oblivious' one.
The grocery store Of Mr.. &. r. Sherman, on
+ street, WAS burned with all It's contents, this
morning before daylight.
Sister Lignori. formerly Mrs Mary White,
of Gcorgctown and who about 4 year ago JOIN
ed the order of Visitation Nuns ut the convent
and was subsequently transferred to Frederick:
Maryland died there few days since Of con-
sumption.
4 proposition is being considered to establish
in Washington NATL. Academy in connection
with the bureau Of education i'll that city, each
congressional district in the country to have
right To send one pupil annually to be educated
by the federal government.
The father OF Grady, who was hanged on
Friday. is said to be dying Of a broken heart,
and his mother is a victim Of inconsolablc grief
and not expected to live =,
Gen. Spinner. L. s. Treasurer, Is quite i'll
at his rooms. He snb omitted yesterday to 4
painful surgical operation which has wea kned
him good deal, but he expects to be able to
attend to business in day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

In the Weather Report of the Signal Corps.
dated yesterday it is said 1t is probable that
the storm now prevailing in the Eastern States
will clear away on Tuesday, to-day with brisk
northwest Winds en- that coast Fresh and gen
tie winds, with partially cloudy weather, will
probably prevail on the Gulf and South Allan
tic, and cloudy weather ON Lakes Ontario and
Erie 1t is probable another storm is approach
ing from the extreme northwest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

The SELECT COMMITTEE to which was re-
trrrel the message of the President in relation
to Southern outrages, Yesterday had another
meeting and discussed the matter at some
length After the adjournment Of the House
they met again, AMI it is thought they will be
prepared to report bill to-day The indic;l-
tons are that the bill will comprise the princi,
pal features of the bills introduced in the Sen
ate by Mr.: Frelinghuy5en aul Mr.: Wilson and
in the iease by Mr.. Shellabarger Gen. But
Ter : ILL did not meet with much favor in the
columittec. But the Que to be reported is not
Mlikc it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

S,TOCkUOLDERS MEETING.

uttic" AI,.Xadria X Washington X. X. Co,
.A!rAanLria Va, March ~ 1871
In accordance with resolution passed at u
special mrrtiHg IL the t"ckhoIders, held at the
otiicr vi tn" Company, il Alexandria, Va. ol.
the 9th instant. notice is hereby given that Il
regular annual meeting Of thr stockholders "t
the Alexandria and Washington L. l.. Co. will
BE held on S.ATURD.l Y. the 18th day OF April,
a D. ISL ut the office al the Company, corner
of King and st. .i>aph Streets in Alexandria,
Virginia. At - II.
b rider o1 the Stockholders:
O. A STEVENS,
mar 2S-td Secretary 4. i W K. K.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

The heirs:et the late John A. Washington
of Virginia, have IN important suit gu trial in
Chicago. ". Washington bought large
amount of real estate in that city IN 1859, but
after the c6mmencemcnt of the war ordered it
to be sold 4 His attorney sold it to relative
fora mere friction ofthe enss,aud subsequently
bought back:.a half interest, which he still
holds. The heirs clsin irsud in the sale Of
nn,rl, Sio niii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

Mr.. THEoDoRlC 3. Pryor, son of Gen.
Roger 4. Pryor who took the first honor in
the class of 1870 at Princeton College, also took
the mathematical fellowship at the same time,
the income of which is support for young
man of economical habits. Referring to this
young gentleman $ attainments, the New lork
Evening Post says:-''Mr Pryor determined
after graduating, that he would pursue his
studies at the University of Cambridge, Eng
land He entered that University during the
last year. aud has Just been awarded scholar
ship, the highest honor open to him after so
short connection with the university
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

Forester, the supposed Nathan muir dcrer, is
said to have been in Memphis q few weeks ago,
and perhaps is still hidden III that city. 1t is
said that during last week the murderer Of MIR.
Nathan was either arrested or reported to be
in New Haven, Louisville, Cambria Pa, New
Mexico, Mobile, Texas, Cleveland, New Or
leans. Halifax Alaska and Tuckahoe y. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28
MEN,.

utconsumpti"n. on Sunday morning, the 2Gth
.,t March. ia the village IF Drancsvilc Fairfax
county. John B. FAIR. in the I'D year Of hi,
Az, having a wife. fvr small children and =
large circle of friends. Ia mourn their loss llo
wa- "A man at fine intellect and bushes. attain
:n"ut-. lie bore his sufcrings with ca!mncsS and
resignation and when the ina! summons Wis
issued hc gave up his life with composed hs5ur-
alIcc.
Away from Inc hardship and tolls Of this life,
Home. with tho children # God who nave ceased
from strli,'
rracr t, hi ashes! Heavens blessing upon
hts family
Dranrsvillr. Va f. NJ /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

The Emperor Napoleon visited Windsor
Castle Yesterday, aud remained an hour with
Queen Victoria and family. An address Of
welcome was made by Lord Stanley. Marshal
Caurobert s'thildfen were also present The
Castle grounds were filled with Il great crowd
of people, .u:who cheered the ex-Emperor
heartily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

Kr-KIUx KLAN.-In the course Of his
speech on the San Domingo question. yesterday:
Senator Sumner arraigned President Grant as
the head and leader of "a kuklux klan which
demanded suppression and also as being en-
gagged in an effort to ,trampIe upon the rights
of the African race On these points Mr.. Sum
ner said
How can We expect toput down the ku-k lux
1T the South when We set IN motion another
Ku-klux kindred in constant INSTRUMENTATION
to law and Constitution Differing in objects
the two are kindred in MISUNDERSTANDING ion
One strikes at national life and the other at
individual life One molcsts people the
other community. Law-lessncss Is the com
mon element. But it is difficult to see how
We can condemn with proper reprohltlon our
own domestic ku-klux in its fearful outrage;
while tie President puts himself 1T the head
of IL powerful and costly ku-klux. operating
abroad. in defiance Of international law ANA
the Constitution of the United States. These
are questions which | ask with SORROW nor
should do otherwise than fail in Justice to the
occasion if did not declare my unhesltatag
conviction that had the President been 80 III
spired as to bcstow upon the protection OF
Southern Uuionists white and black onc-half
nay. sir. one-quarter-ot' the time, money
zeal. with personal attention, persona effort
and personal intcrccssion which he ha" ''c'
slowed upon his attempt to obtain halt All J.
land in the Caribbean sea. our Southern M
klux would have existed i'll maine only. whic
tranquility reigned everywhere within our bog
dcrS.
Here there w;ls i prolonged burst Of app au-e
from the galleries. which the Vice President
suppressed.
Mr.. Sumner proceeded.
Now. sir. as desire the SUPPRESS ton al the
Ku-klux and as seek the elevation OF the
African race, | insist that the Presidential
scheme which in>talls new form Of the ku-
klux on the coasts Of San Domingo and which
at the same time. insults the African race
represented in the black Republic. shall be ar
rested speak now against the ku,k lnX on
the coast Of San Domingo: Of which the lrr>i
dent is the head, and | speak also for the AFR.
can race. whom the President has tram: led
down. Is there any Senator i'll earliest against
tile ku- klux Let him arrest it on the coast
of San Domingo. Is there any Senator ready
at all times to seek the elevation Of the Atrl-
can race ? Here is the OCCASION ot his h'-t
efforts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

MIR. John BtIStorm, of Pennsylvania, intro
duccd in the House yesterday, "a bill to reduce
taxation and promote peace, by aboiishng the
Departments.nfWa ar of the and Navy" He goes
for breaking up things generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

The Plertp91teutiaries Of France and Ger
many are at Brussels, and during this week
will commence Negotiations for the fual treaty
Of peace. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.
. To slop the reg age and body ofhe Times

N'NS|~
The anthracite coal difficulties are almost en-
tirely the same as this day two weeks ago
The mining and shipping of anthracite coal are
nn nr lust now Of little Importance. The
little doing does not increase the supply OF coal
for domestice uses at any point, and the stock
of coal from supplies before production ceased
is gradually wearing away. notwithstanding
this. the coal market is quite free from excite,
nent, and the prices of coal have advanced
scarcely any.
The New Orleans Times publishes a card,
with nearly four hundred signatures of proper
ty owners and taxpayers, among them many OF
the most prominent business firms OF the city,
declaring they will use every legal means to re-
siSt the payment Of all additions to the State
debt over and above S25,000,0O0 already IN
CURED.
The Savannah ga. papers announce that
Major j. II Gould, the U. S. revenue collec-
tor for that district has left for parts unknown,
being defaulter to the government IN sum
estimated from seventy-fve to one hundred
thousand dollars
The trial of Mrs Laura Fair for the murder
of Mr.. A. P. Crittenden on the steamer r..
G. Captain last year. commenced at San Fran
cisco Yesterday The case excites great inter
est in the community IN consequence OF the
circumstances connected with the murder.
The Methodist Preachers Association III
New York have condemned theatre going
cardplaying and fashionable dances Domestic
amusemcnts in moderation they rather com
mend as tending to incline young men to re-
main home.
The Secretary of the Navy Department is
out in sharp letter to explain the orders
which the naval officers issued to threaten
Hayti on the Dominican question, and towhlch
Mr. Sumner made emphatic reference.
The actual cash defalcation Of j. /. Bailey,
the late Radical collector Of internal revenue III
the Fourth and Thirty second New York Dis
trictS, is now officially stated to amount TO
s 80, CD.
Rev H. l.. Patterson, Rector Of St. Clement 5
Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, ina publish
ed document, says he will maintain the servl:
ces Of which Bishop Stevens has expressed
his disapproval
The steamship Falcon, Of the Baltimore and
Charleston line WAS tioatcd off Charleston bar
on Sunday night, and returned to that city.
The vessel Is unlnj urcd, but portion ni the
cargo was thrown overheard.
Reports prevailed in Havana yesterday that
there had been continued fighting between the
Government troops and the Reyolutionlsts i'll
the Eastern Department of Cuba.
4 dispatch from Havana, makes III m
nouncemcnt of an increase of import and ex-
port duties in Cuba
4 man in Philadelphia day or two ago,
from jealousy, killed his wife by shooting her,
and then killed himself
L. S. troops are arriving in South Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28

The San Domingo Commissioners arrived i'll
Washington last evening. Mr. Wade was
quite unwc last night but it was believed that
he would hc fully recovered after L nigh rest.
II his hcath admits. the entire Commission
will visit tI.. President; to-day and lay their re-
inrt htt.,rr HIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28
EANCr GOODS.
Gents Furnishing Goods!
Gents Furnishing Goods !
wmoLEsALE AND RETAIL!
CHARLES w. GREEN,
IS KING STREET.

IS KING STREET.
NEW GOODS AT LOW FIGURESI
GREAT ATTRACTION IN STYLES AND
PRICES.
Particular attention is called to
DRESS SHIRT DEPARTMENT.
Fine dress shirts lnadu to order.
The Quaker City Shirts have superior it lit,
finish and durability
5ao-They are made to order by measurement
and guaranteed To give satisfaction in every par
tlcuar.
gSrJust received lot Of choice styles in
White Dress Shirts-opened bchind eyelit=
in bosom for spiral studs.
GS-Shirts Of every description made TO order
of Marseillcs, Porca French Calico, Linen
Cambria or Cotton; also, Collars To match the
fancy material out of which the Shirts are made
Full stock Of the latest styeo Of Linen Collars,
Cuffs. Shirt BoSoms, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-28
CPRING STYLES OF BOOTS i SHOE:

SPRING STYLES OF BOOTS i SHOES.
F. PAFF,
NO. IS KING STREET,
i now in receipt Of his stock Of Spring styles OF
GENTS,
CHILDRENS
BOOTS AND SHOES.
The assortment is we'll selected and cannot be
surpassed in quantity or quality; it has been
purchased at the lowest cash prices and Will be
sold Mt a small advance to suit the times.
4 large force Of skilled workmen constantly
employed, and the finest kind Of custom Work
made to order upon short notice mn I'll
TO THE LADIES:
/ have just returned from New York with the
FANCY GOODS,
embracing everything in the Millinery line
Having also connected with the above the
most thorough system of STA NJ PING, and be-
ing familiar with the business in all Its branches,
it will afford me pleasure TO wait on my friends,
at the new store w. - ~ n f FossETfT.
Careful attention given to country custom.
mar ut -
S,PRING STYLES OF MILLINERY.
Mrs. LINDHEIMER
Has just returned from New York with her
stock of
SPRING MILLINERY,
which has been selected from the most recent
importationa, and comprises varied assortment
Of the latest and most fashionable sty les lmh2'
A RMORY ALEXANDRIA GRAlS
n March "a 1871.
Special Orders, No. l. :, .u e,u,ho.
T. The Company will assemble uHtll iurtnei
orders, in citizens dress, "li r'Ir! onG ,I a'aa
Friday ut 8! O'Clock, P m. Tor dr'l'' without no
ii. Fines for .non-attendanco at drill and for for
violation OF any prescribed regulation OF inc
constitution aud bylaws, adopted US OF this date,
VIII w HERBERT BRYANT, Captain.
GEORGE r. HILL. Orderly Serg't NH 2I-3t
For CHA NJ E R IS
4 large supply of various patterns-cheaper
than ever NJ 6J King street
mor s-.olm +. J. MILLER