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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

A dispatch from Raleigh, n. G., in the
Washington Chronicle, says :-"Over five hun
bred indictments are pending against the Ku-
klux here. Fifty-three have been convicted Or
submitted, and many sentenced. The grand
and petit juries have been discharged, and the
court adjourns tonight [Oct 81 till November.
Telegram from S. T. Carr. United States
Marshal of North Carolina, to A. J. Falls,
Chief Clerk Department of Justice.
Judge Bond refused this morning to cou-
tinue the cases upon any arrangement. Plato
Durham continued his case upon affidavit.
Nine pleaded guilty to-day. Judgment will be
praved in the cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Mr.. Edward A. Pollard has written = maga-
zine article in which he is highly laudatory of
France for her course towards the colonies in
their struggle for independence, aud takes oc-
ca,iou to deny the steadness and tirmness OF
Patrick Henry, who, he says, had but little
originality, and was L characteristic retailer OF
popular impressions. Not many months ago
We had magazine articles describing Christie
1,hsr Columbus as charlatan, and now We
have an effort to pull down the fame Of Patrick
Henry. Gen. Washington will come next, in
this progressive age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
1imore Gazette says that it is reported "a new
movement will be inaugurated in the Treasury
Department to bring about sort Of enforced
sale Of the new four and f0e Per Ct. Govern
4nent bonds Gen. SpipNner suggests, and may
work GU. in his annual report, the plan. which
Includes some action Of Cungress looking to the
leposi! by all insurance companies Of their ST.
.urities in the shape OF these new Government
bonds. 1t is calculated that these securities Of
insurance companies will, in the aggregate,
AMOUNT to sum equal, if not greater than the
aggregate of the remainder Of unsoli Govern
ment bonds BY having this carried out the
Secretary of the Treasury will dispose OF all
The new bonds 1t is expected the President
will, in his annual message recommend this
proposition to Congress for consideration
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Nothing has rs yet been done toward allow
ing State officers their money refund Of
the tax Oh their salaries, said tax being de-
elared unconstitutional by the l. 5. Supreme
Court. The proper accounting officers of the
Treasury Department, however continue 10
70 On with the settlement Of these cases and
yet them 10 readiness for payment. Secretary
Boutwell, hesitates in allowing the payment of
uny of them, for their final settlement will in
yolye millions of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Col. Lewis W. Washington. near blood
connection of Gen. George Washington, and
well,known throughout the District of Column
bia, aud neighborhood died at his residence in
Jefferson county, West Virginia, on the lst
lust. in the seth year Of his age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Emigration from England to the United
States, it is said, is increasing rapidly. During
the last three months for which an official re-
port was made the departures from Liverpool
were five thousand in excess Of the preceding
quarter. Among these immigrants are many
skilled laborers and mechanics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

There has been a meeting of the executive
committee of the National Union League, held
in Philadelphia, in secret session. 1t Is under
stood that Mr.. Thomas ". Conway, Of New
Orleans, was removed from his Office in the
League, on account of his being opposed to the
continuance of the League in Louisiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The American Board of Commissioners Tor
Foreign Missions report that S4S,20l have
been expended in the Sandwich Islands, China,
Syria, Persia and Gaboon The work accom-
plished by the Board in the Turkish Empire,
India, China, Japan, Micronesia and among
the North American Indians, is recounted, and
the prospects are considered as encouraging.
The whole number Of missionaries and asss-
tants is l,2l4, missions Is. stations IS, out
stations ilj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The Washington Chronicle says:-"The ac-
counting officers Of the Treasury express the
belief that the laws Of Congress relative to
soldiers bouuties will be considerably modified
next session. The prevailing impression is that
they are to be so changed that liberal con-
struction can be placed upon them as will enable
large class Of honorably discharged soldiers to
avail themselves of the provisions Of these
laws =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

THE CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION, for nom
mating two candidates for the House OF Dele
xates from this county, will be held Tomorrow,
according to the notice from the county Super
intendeut. We hope that their session will be
harmonious, and their selection of the candi-
dates will be acceptable, and that the Conser'
vstiyes will exert themselves to secure the sue
cess of the party nominations in this county. -
Let there be union and harmony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The Washington correspondent Of the St.
Paul Pioneer says that the District of Columbia,
under its territorial government, lis highly
favored with Offices" and tho Governor with
patronage He says 1--WE have bureau Of
shovels and pickaxes. and superintendent Of
the same then the bureau Of paving stones
there is a bureau for everything, and asuperin-
1endent thereof every bureau is we'll supplied
with drawers, and these draw their pay
promptly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

State Elections take place, on Tuesday
the 10th instant in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
Iowa California chooses Judges of the SUI
prense Court October 18th, and West Virginia
will close the elections OF the month on the
2Gth instant by choosing delegates to the Con-
stitutonal Convention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The Triennial General Convention Of the
Episcopal Church in the U. S., composed of
Bishops and Delegates from every portion Of
the Union, met in Baltimore city this morning
at Emanuel Church. The Deputies from Vir-
GINA are Rev. DIR. Norton, Rev. DIR. An
drews, Rev. DR.. Hankle, Rev. DR.. Minnigrode;
Messrs. H. ". Shelley, r. L. Withers, B.
Mas,ie. 3. j. Barbour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

\ REPORT from Washington which we publish
ed yesterday, was that Gen. Spinner has made 4
repor. containing ayiudcatiou ofthe aspersions
cast upon the l.. s. Treasurer Office in con-
ncction with the Hodge detalcaton This re-
port l. now contradctcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

An English writerfrom Teheran confirms the
most distressing stories that have been report
ed regarding the pestilence and famine in Per
STA. In Meschid eight thousand persons per
ished in one month, and it is further stated
that forty thousand were carried Of; iutu slave
~ by the Afghaus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

At meeting of the Medical Association Of
the District Of Columbia, in Washington, yes
terday. the application of colored man for
membership, was rejected by vote of 81 to &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

At the opening Of the Maryland Agricultur-
al Fair, yesterday, near Baltimore, where the
crowd was not Very great, there was I fine dis
play Of cattle and horses. trials orspeel, awards
Of premiums, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

lialignani furnishes report Of the trial of
the famous Marie Leroy, widow, who was called
the handsome Mayoress Of the Communists. >
in Paris. She was sentenced to transportation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

REMARKS Thc Flour market continues very
active under {. steady demand, and prices u
medium and low grades may be written 25c per
barrel higher than last quo tations-thc re-
ceipts are light. We quote Family at $50 to SO;
Choice $3.50; Extra 80 to STD; Super G.3T 10
SG.G2 Receipts Of Wheat arc very light, but
the market is without material change" offerings
At locales and choice at 10 and l13' offerings II
81 bushels red with sales at lGj for prime and
10, l1a3, and 11j for choice Corn is in light re-
ceipt and prices in consequence have advanced
la2 cts; offerings "f %9i bushels mixed, with sales
ut g. and 81. Small sales OF Rye st 81. Oats are
active ami firm; offerings of ~ bushels, with
sae. at JG and s.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The New York Times Of Yesterday comes
out in favor of change in the control Of the
n. Y. Custom House While defending Collector
Murphy irom the accusations made against
him by the Tribune, it yet thinks that the har-
mony Of the party would be promoted by his
retirpmcnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Mr.. Henry Ward Beecher intinatel last
Sunday in his sermon, his belief that he had
not long 10 live
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Mr. Seward and bis travelling party, arrived
at New York, yesterday, from their voyage
around the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The number of vessels belonging to or bound
to or from ports in the [. S. reported totally
lost and missing during the past month, is 80,
Of which rs were wrecked, :. abandoned, 3
burnt, 4 founaered, and are missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

.Stat: 81 Virginia,
l1etnty 81 lleraniriu:
!, CHARLES r. HOOFF, Cashior OF tho
First National Bank of Alexandria, Virginia, 3
solemnly swear that the above statement is U 80
To the best Of my knowledge and belief ue'
CHAS. r. HOOFE, Csr tim.
Subscribed and sworn to bet4fe mo ,'!ler;
lay Of October, 1871 LUIS I'LL
WM. WRIGHT, Nov rv puhEc
lnrruct-uttr:I
). +. GREGORY
Jos DRuuERS Direc'
ALLEN E. HARMON. s' ,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

Gov. Bullock of Ca. who left that State
some three months ago, had not been heard
from at last dates from Georgia, Sept. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

>tuts {, jryt,,tu,
inunty u -i'candrtu, -
|, William H. LANE Ell, Cashier Of IL Cit'-
@cn. National Bank, 81 Alexandria, do solamnly
wear that the above statement is true IT, the
h,-t Sc M knowledge and belief.
NJ. II. LAMBERT. taahiar
$uhrrib"d ami sworn IL before thi: ith
tuy III October, 1871.
X. REYiPER Notary Public.
C,rrrrt-Atl.-t:
K. II. MILLEx
3. h. LAMBERT / ,ir,,,nr.
$50. e. SHOOT oct 4--lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04
isORT USahEra.yDRI.y, OCTo8ER 4.

-r: ROSE .......... SIS MOON aIsES...".... 9l9
sun SET 900. 1.;:5
ARRIVED
Schi- Wm Allen and Henri Finch, Jersey
City. t. American Coul Go.
SAILED
-tcamrr Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, ty Z
Wheat
Schr Henry Finch, Jersey City, by American
Cal Co.
MEMORANDA.
ichr f p douglas, Ellis, hence, nj ltlrhmoId
ID instant.
Schrs Unra5, Champlin, and Caroline hin>ir
Rogers, hence at Norwich, 10Th ut.
Schr AlcXnnacT Young. Grrnh-l;, nrir''c. nj
Warren 18th ult
Schr Alexander "uns GrItim. hrn'''', al
Wnrhnm 18th ult.
Brig Mansanills, Spear, hence Il! Boston "a
Instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04
JOHN H. THOMPSON
OYSTER HOUSE.
WIN. a. BAGLEI.

4 . LEX lOUSE.
WIN. y. BAGLEI,
informs the public that he will reopen his
oyster house, on Thursday, September l4th, nj
N, II north st. Asaph street, where oysters can
be obtained in MI quantities and in al styles
bushel, gallon or plate-raw or cooked
LADIES IA LOON up stairs.
CON lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04
REPORT OF TY ~
REPORT OFTF .,xnIu,YnN
NATL. BANK.
OIAEexnndria,

OTAIexnndria,
III me ''"'" Virginia, ut the clu.r Of hr,.inrs..
October I'd, 1871
RESOURCES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

The Anthracite I'oal Miners Benevolent As
ISOLATION, having violated the agreement
they made in May last, have now made anoth-
er agreement and promise to abide by it, 1T
is thought the difficulties are finally nd iuS:ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04
"hS yEKS-

..--- "iS rERs.
OYsTEES: OYSTERS
JOHN II. THOMPSON
Bcgs leave to stat that me- j. now prepared l.,
furnish OISIh' rs, fresh from Chesapeake Bay,
IN any quantity and at the lowest market rates.
ne respectr lily solicits q call from his tormc?
customers NJ d the public generally, Mt the old
stand, 6ppf site the Gazette office.
@J- AN orders from the country will rrcev"
M spcci'ul attention. sep 2i-lni
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

In the last news from France We sec it Inen-
toned that Nef0ur the celebrated Palais Royal
restanrateur, the ouly formidable rival Of the
Trois Freres, has failed and his effects will be
sold lie has lost, it is stated, nearly $500, 900,
and is declared to he bankrupt. He as"ribrs
his ruin directly and entirely to the var. His
restaurant was great tavorte with Ameri-
ems, who formed large part Of his patrons,
in Paris.
The department Of Agriculture i: IS SAID ha.
about completed the distribution Of some FIVE
or six hundred bushels Of new variety Of fall
wheat Its known Il, the "Fultz' wheat
and originated in Pennsylvania, The gIair
small, and it is said the stalk i. very 81 Is
it yields heavily, aud Weighs iruD' ..or1' Out
to tile measured blshc II" /" 10 "'7'
We have receive"
University Mo- I me last humber. oil Inc
v;.;tor p Ithly Magazine the Monthly
Nore' I'll interesting miscellany published IN
DIX and the True knights, Il we'll conduct
, ed magazine III the Intrrcs, "f the Knight Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-04

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Criminal Court,
yesterday, began the second trial of Horatio
Bolster, charged with the murder of Sonny
James, on the night of last 22d of February.
On the first trial, the accused was found guilty
and sentenced to be- hung, but obtained a new
trial from the general term.
\ man and woman, passing as husband and
wife, and answering to the name of Timberlake,
who have been boarding at various places in
this city for some time past, have been arrested
by the detectives on various charges Of grand
larceny from the houses where they have been
boarding, rs we'll as confidence games on the
tradesmen here
Yesterday morning, the police took >
police headquarters four boys abo'' !, 10 the
years Of age, found lying on e" =! fourteen
night They stated that r 'Ior ssoop las
from Baltimore. -''eS "au run away
VIM. Woodward ID an old printer and ia.
long resident Of Washington lied .1' q. aut me-
dense: on Massachusetts avenue, vests s dsSi
y Mr. Holmes h utHey, chief clerk If ,ho
Navy Department, who was recently eIacted
secretary of the board CT public works has re-.
signed that position. WAS Da' 'e
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-15
Stagg \ @'Yeil
PATENT ATTORNEYS
and
DEALER IN ALL the
NHV00
and most Useful Patents Of
the age.

We beg to call public attention to the
fact that We are now prepared to ell or
ders for the latest novelties in the line of
patented goods, and are constantly adding
to our large stock, such articles Of real
merit as the inventive spirit Of the age
produces. and the progressive temper Of
the times demands. The Southern Coun-
try especially. needs these lAbor-saving
inventions; to our friends in the country
extend an invitation to call and examine
our stock Of zousxHoID AND FAM u1xx-
uA
Inventors On obtain information
through on, Agency. Of tho oourss 10 be
pursued in eA1aiH}ng patents, the noDus
orI1AxDa OF I'M PATENT OFFICE, Govern
ment Sees. &c., 10.
App6estioas made. and CsveaAs fled
speedily end sebeivsly through our Once,
AID n Lns COST 10 rm INVENTOR, thar
psrsoaAl application as washington. 70,
cireulay addreA
stage L ONEuL
$50 Canal Street
New Orleaps
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-15

-, suits are being revived
. sl',', nrotect the silk dress from the
lnys ~ Of hair, curls and bra,ds
Inas', worn so low on the shoulders
S 10 y. are Indications that the hair
I III he worn high, a Ia Grecq'e' be-
,-a another season.
~, Sriss muslin parasols trimmed
.,b ,7,Ales and puiiinss OF the same
' - very fashionable. .
ror;o Sc shell jewelry is not much
,.orp. Breaches, earrings anc
s,.cslets in shell covered with
,,lden tracery in mosaic patterns
Canoes are being revived as fash
iopable ornaments. ,
pink tinted Brazilian shell
..,le Of ornaments are also yer,
popular.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-15

Received in the House on We'd
nesday, March 1, 1871, and on the
same day the House proceeded, i'll
pursuance to the provisions of the
constitution of the State, to recon-
slider the bill to be entitled an act
making appropriations to pay
Simeon Belden, Attorney General,
for collection of State taxes Of the
parishes of Orleans and Jefferson.
which was returned to the Senate
by his Excellency the Governo,
with his affections, and sent by the
Senate to the House, with the mes.
sage relating thereto, and it was re-
solved that tho bill do pass, two
thirds of the members present n
the House having agreed to the
sumo.
WILLIAM VIGERS,
Chief Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
A true copy.
GEO. Z. BOvEE,
Secretary of State.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-15

Received in the Senate, February
Is, 1871. March l, 1871, the Sem
alto proceeded, in pursuance of the
constitution, to reconsider the bill
to be entitled en- act for the relief
of John o. Nixon, late State Print
er, returned to the Senate by his
Excellency the Governor with his
objections, and it was
Resolved, That the bill do pass,
two-thirds Of all the members pre-
sent in the Senate having agreed to
pass the same. y
[Signsd] CHS. H. MERRITT.
Secretary of Senate.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-15
AN ACT

No. 80. AN ACT
For the relief of j. o. Nixon, late
Public Printer.
Whereas, the State of Louisiana
by act of March %, 1866, and by
her contract with James o. Nixon,
as public printer, engaged to pay
him in cash, monthly, certain rates
and prices for public printing by
him to be executed ; and
Whereas, Said Nixon executed
his bond for ten thousand dollars
| ($1O,O0O) 70 the State for the faith
full performance of his duties as
public printer and
Whereas, The State paid him on
" part in cash and the remainder
in State warrants, which he was
compelled to receive or get nothing
at all ; and
! Whereas, To comply with hi
engagement to the State he wa
compelled to sell these warrants q
various and heavy discounts and
} Whereas, The good faith of tn
State requires that it should maxi
; good the losses by him thus incur
red (;
Section l. Be it enacted BY tn,
Senate and House of Representa-
tives Of the State. Of Louisiana il
General Assembly convened, Tha
the sum of $5O,331 46 (ifty thou
sond three hundred and thirty-on
I dollars and forty-six oents) be, an,
: the same is hereby appropriate
t ont OF any money in the treasur
> not otherwise appropriated. to b
Paid to James o. Nixon, to rein
burse for the loss and discount IN,
:. ferred by him BY reason Of the ORE
r misses stated, and the State to pa
q him IN cash, as required BY its con
tract with him as public printer, an
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-15
AN ACT
No. 81


Creating a commission to locate the
site for State House in the city
of New Orleans, to purchase the
necessary grounds therefor, and
making an appropriation to pay
for such grounds and to build
State House and other buildings
necessary for State purposes, and
improving the same.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the
Senate AMI House of Representa-
tives of the State of Louisiana in
general assembly convened, That
a joint committee of three Of the
House of Representatives, to be ap-
pointed by the Speaker thereof, and
two of the Senate, to be appointed
by the President of the Senate, and
two to be appointed by the Gov
ernor, be and is hereby raised and
created as a commission for the
purpose of locating in the city OF
New Orleans a site for a State
House, and other buildings and i'm
provements necessary for State pur.
poses, for purchasing the necessary
grounds therefor, and for all pur.
poses appertaining thereto, and t.
contract for the building Of sait
State House thereon, and othel
necessary buildings, and it shall b
lawful for a majority of said com
mittee to act.
Sec. q Be it further enacted, etc
That for the purposes Of paying 70
the grounds, and for the buildin
of said State House and othe
buildings and improvements neces
! sary thereon, as authorized by th
first section of this act, that the SUI
of fifteen hundred thousand dollar
. be and the same is hereby apprt
printed, to be paid as follows,
wit: One hundred thousand dollal
Z to be applied to the purchase OF Il
. grounds, to be paid on the order
q the commission herein appointe
or q majority thereof, on the Aud
Is tor of Public Accounts, whose du
= il shall be to warrant on the Sta
" Treasurer for said amount, and Il
q balance of said fifteen hundr'
Re thousand dollars thereof to be pa
70 in bonds of the State of Louisian
r having forty years to run from thu
date, signed by the Governor a
10 couptersigned BY the Auditor
y Public Accounts, State Treasur
u and Secretary Of State, and und
~ the great seal Of the State Of Lo
l. isiana; to be made payable to bear
,e and dated FEBRUARY tenth (1O) eighte
ID hundred and seventy-one (1S71). .
ID to draw eight per cent Per annum
~ terest, with interest coupons attach'
na payable semi-annually; principal .
!, interest payable 1t New York or M
:. Orleans; - may be deened sdvia'
BY The commission OF . majority
them.
y Sec. s. Be IL further enacted, q
n That for the purpose of providing
i'd the payment Of the interest on q