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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
Foreign News.

The Orleanists in the French National As
scmbly have held a caucus and believe that
they possess majority of all the delegates. 1t
is stated from Paris that the draft of treaty OF
peace has been made. that it has been approx
ed bv Bismarck and Moltke. and that 4 com
mit1ee of the Assembly has been chosen to ne
gotate it. The Emperor of Germany will re-
turn to Berlin about the middle of March. first
witnessing the entry OF the armies into Paris,
which is fixed for February 9th. As soon As
peace is declared the German armies Will re-
turn home. but until then France will be occu-
pied by them. The bankers Of Paris are ex-
pected to loan the city the amount Of money
levied by the conqucrors as its share of the i'll
dcmnty to be paid for German war expenses.
and 4 portion has already been handed over.
On account Of the large number Of candidates
voted for and the division Of tickets Il new
election for members of the Assembly will be
held in Paris. This may delay the meeting OF
the Assembly,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
Congress-.

In the Senate Yesterday the House resolution
appropriating $4,000 to George f. Robinson
for his services in saving the life of Secretary
Seward from Payne, the assassin, was conculred
in. The House resolution to remit the duties
ON articles imported to be sold for the rellet OF
sufferers in France was adversely reported on.
and the bills directing the Secretary OF State to
have brought to this country from Mexico and
inferred at the expense of the Government: the
remains of Generals Ashmun and Steadman
and Consul Saulnies We're indefinitely post
poned. The bill instrucing the Postmaster
General to contract with company for steam
mail service between New Orleans and certain
Mexican ports was passed.
In the House of Representatives the contest
cd seat from the Fourth Tennessee District was
given to Lewis Tllman. The report OF the
Special Committee on the investigation Of the
expulsion of cadets from the West Point Mill
tary Academy by members Of the first class OF
the institution was taken up. and several
amendments were offered to the resolutions.
The report WAS debated but no vote reached
on it. An evening session was held and
desultory debate on internal taxation ensued:
and MIR. Lawrence. of Ohio, delivered an
eulogy upon the Republican party and the adj
mnistration of President Grant. At 1910
the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
Letter from Richmond.

IG.rl'e&pondsncs of the alexandria Gn=Stte.]
RICHMOND. Feb. l4.-rhe snow is several
inche: deep and the merry gingle Of the sleigh
bells is heard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sight and
strange sound in this climate at this season.
In the Senate to-day Il bill was introduced to
authorize the county OF Rockingham 10 issue
new bonds in place of those al ready OUT TO pay
the county subscription to the stock of the
Manassas Gap Railroad Company.
\ communication from the Superintendent
of Public buildings, in relation to the pcnten-
tiar was received. He is Of opinion that the
present grounds are ample and that the build
ings can be enlarged sufficiently to accommo-
date the c0nvlctS.
The bill to provide for stocking the fresh Wa
fer streams of the State with fish was taken
from the table and referred 10 the Committee
On Finance. the bill making IN appropriation
to carry out its object.
Bills were passed transferring the State ; in
terest in plank roads and turnplkes to the
counties in which they lie authorizing the
courts to appoint special commissioners IN term
time or vacation in certain cases: authorizing
magistrates to take bail in certain cases ::
amending the 9TH section Of the act granting 4
charter to the Alexandria Fire Insurance Com
pany.
Bills We're ordered to be engrossed providing
for the payment Of certain claims OF contractors
ON the Covington and Ohio and Blue Ridge
railroads against the State. and extending the
time for the qualification OF the superintendent
of poor of Dinwiddie.
i bill increasing the compensation of certain
officers of the pcntentiary was defeated
The bill granting to the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad Company. the
right 10 extend their road to Alexandria, was
taken up and considered until the hour Of ad-
journment An amendment reducing the rate
Of fare to cts. per mile was adopted as the
one bringing the entire line of the r.. F. & p
r. Il. under the provisions Of the general rail-
road law of the State from which it is now
exempt. .-..j. .....s
In the House Of Delegates motion to slls-
pend the rules in order to place upon the caen-
dar hill authorizing the Richmond. Freder-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad company to
construct their road to Alexandria was lost by
to accomplish the object.
Among the bills reported was one requiring
sergeants of cities and towns to purchase shoes
needed for prisoners from the State peniten-
tiary.
The consideration Of the Alexandria and
Fredericksburg Railroad bill was resumed and
an amendment affecting the States interest by
which constitutional vote would be required
to pass the bill was lost by vote of 60 to So.
= S.-The snow which this morning covered
the ground to the depth Of several inches is
this evening. rapidly disappearing and sleigh
ing has already ceased. while the atmosphere is
as balmy as spring. How changeable?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1871.
Country Roads.

The Staunton Spectator says There Is
nothing; not even railroads that would add SO
much to the value of farms rs the construction
throughout the country Of good county roads.
We are pleased to see that Journals in different
parts of the State are urging the Importance OF
this subject upon the attention of their readers
The Sentinel at Warrenton, says: The first
requisite for the success Of an agricultural com
munity. is its facilities for transporting its sur
plus productions cheaply and expeditlously'
We are not now referring TO railroads. 1t Is
feeders tor these that we most need, avenues
that penetrate the back country, and bring 1t
in easy communication with the commercial c-
ties and railroads Good roads always in
crease the value Of lands. hel to induce the
coming in of new settlers, promote trade, and
add greatly to the comfort and convenience OF
the counties in which they are located.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
cry COE.t1IL.
OFFICIAL PROCEED HS.
BOARD Of AIdernlen.

Alta regular meeting Of the Board of Alder
men, held February II, 1871, there We're present:
W. II. Marburv, esq. President. and MfSSr>
Markell Simpson, French Suite. Harmon and
Agnew.
a bill of Robert Bell. for one justice docket.
81. was ordered - be paid; also, bill Of ). En-
twisle jr. formedcine furns he'd the poor. S24 NJ
was ordered to be paid
4 petition of Mrs. Annie f. V Taylor for re-
ducton Of assessment on her house, on Fit ST.
was referred TO the Committee on Claims.
4 report Of the special committee of the Com
mon Council on the petition of the AleNandrln
and FrederickS burg Railroad for right OF way
through the streets of the city: was received from
the Common Council and their action c"ncilrr''u
in by the following vote
Ayes-Messrs. Marbury, Markell, Simpson.
Suttle Harmon and AgncW:
communication from the Mayor upon the
subject of the 'act regarding the collection OF
Jicnnses = was received from the Common Coun-
ell and their action, referring the same t. >pe-
cial committee, was concurred Ill: and McSsr$.
French and Harmon appointed on the same.
Mr.. French entered his protest against the nc,
ton of Council in granting the privileges aske,
by the Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railroad
Company upon the ground that they must first
comply with the provso inserted in their charter
if said company shall be held to be- Il valid one.
Bills of u. G. Watkins & Co., Sl3l "a, and F.G.
Swajaa SSS 30 against the Aims House. and }.
" Atkinson s. rs clerk Of election and y. {.
kell. $40 for services IN taking the ceiis'i> "l
Gusts District. were received from the Common
Council and their action concurred in.
\ report of the Committee on Public Property
on the subject of rooms for a new court house.
and also on the subject of repairing the Friend
ship Engine House, were received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred III.
\ resolution instructing the Superintendent Of
Police to lay tagging from the 5; ". corner Of
Pitt and Wolfe streets to the y. W. corner OF
Tho same: also to repair the gutter and reset the
curb in font of the property OF T. Packw""d.
were received from the Common Council and
their action concurred ill.,
\ petition of sundry property holders on Hen
~ street, relative to the passage of the Alcxan
drja and Fredericksburg railroad, was received
from the Common Council and their action con-
Cured in. .-
A resolution in regard to the exemption Of tax
alton of the capital of manufacturers was received
from the Common Council and their action con-
Cured in.
Petitions from the leSsees Of the Fish Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The San Salvadorian consul had received in
structious to deprive any vessel sailing under
the flag of San Salvador. engaged in the coolie
trade, of her papers. Hitherto it has been the
custom of the cooie traders to bring American
or English ships there and have them register
ed as San Salvadorian vessels; and then send
them out to carry cargoes of coolies TO PERU
All the consuls of the other Central and South
American States hold similar Instructions
This is the severest blow yet made at the coollc
trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

1t is remarked that one Of the alarming lea
lures Of social life in Washington Is the fact
that so few Washington boys are learning
trades and preparing themselves to I'LL the
places Of mechanics and artizans. The same
complaint is made all over the country. a
good, competent mechanic has now and will
have. the best and safest business, in the couu-
try His~oecupation does not depend upon the
chances of speculation. or the uncertain profits
of trade. and he is as much respected rs any
man in the community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
The New Orleans Bee states it has lately

The New Orleans Bee states it has lately
been discovered that combination of knaves
have been practicngupon citizens swindle, oS-
1ensibly to contribute to the Lee Monumental
Fund. General j. B. Hood: of the late Conted-
crate States army, has been greatly annoyed by
the raScalites of these rogues. who have some
one in their gang who impersonates him and to
whom victims are introduced. 1t has come to
light that quite number Of visitors to New
Orleans have thus been cheated out OF their
money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The Washington Republican in speaking OF
the probable influx of pick-pockets during the
Carnival days in Washington, says The
opportunities which this class will have of ply
is,s their vocation will be 50 abundant that the
chances are not likely TO BIZ unimproved BY
them We advise I'LL good citizens to be very
careful when upon the street cars, or in passing
through any crowd to look out for the light
fingered gentry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
money,

There is one feature of the late tragedy on
the Hudson River railroad. as described by the
New York journals, which is Very shocking
We refer to the unparalleled brutality said to
have been exhibited in the treatment of the
dead the robbing of the dead bodies, &c. Mr.
Eastman of Poughkeepsie, however. denies
that the dead bodies taken from the sleeping
cars and brought to Poughkeepsle. We're treat
el with dlsrespect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The effect Of imperfect drainage aud sewer
age upon the sanitary condition of cities is re.
ceiying much attention in England at the pres
ent time with view of ascertainiug what class
Of diseases are provoked or increased in deadly
violence by a want of these essential requisites.
That consumption and many types of fever are
rendered more difficult to be mastered by medl-
cal means where city is not properly drained
is acknowledged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

and Others, and from j. H. Simpson, and Sun Fire
COMPANY. were received from the Common
Council and their action concurred in. 4
a communication from the Auditor upon the
tax on Messrs Leatherlund and Perpener, was
received from the Common Council and their
action Concurrcd in.
The Board then adjourned. Teste:
JNO. J. JAMESON. Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

A Washington dispatch in the Baltimore
Sun says: THE debate yesterday in the
House on the report of the military committee
for the expulsion Of the frst-class Of cadets
from the West Point Academy was of most
character. Gen. Slocum. himself 4
graduate of the academy and member OF the
made the charge openly and broad
", and read from the evidence to sustain what
he said, that the course Of the President in
pardoning, at the request of Cadet Grant, the
cadets at the academy who had been tried and
convicted by court-martial, had produced
state of Decentralization for which the officers Of
the academy were not responsible, and which
they We're under such circumstances, powcrleSs
to prevent. While Gen. Slocum made these
statements, nearly all the members OF the
House left their seats and gathered around
him to hear them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
DooIey's Yeast Powder

Has long been regarded ~ the best and cheap
rst Baking Powder in use. Perfectly pure and
healthy. II makes ut SHORT notice delicious
Biscuits. Rolls. Sc. There need be- II" waste OF
food prepared with it, Us it is always Of the best
qualify We would say t. those who have never
used it that very few trials will enable them I"
use it, not only with entire satisfaction, but with
economy.
Put up FULL. NET weight as represented
Grocer. and Dealers sell it.
... DOOLEY L. BRO, Prop s.
IS New street,
f.h 12-.odaon,t;m New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The sensational school of fiction, says the
New York Evening Post. has produced nothing
more remarkable that the new novel of James
De Mile. entitled The Cyptogram, which
the Harpers have just published. The interest
OF the story is maintained from the opening to
the concluding chapter, despite the most alb
s,lrd imDrobabilitieS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The ':insubordinate cadets at West Point.
admit that in their late conduct they violated
the military rules Of the Academy, and knew
they were subjectiug themselves to severe pun
ishment-but say they acted as they did IN
order to attain the end in maintaining OF Its
original iutegrcty that spirit Of truth of which
the Military Academy is 50 justly proud -
This is rather ':tranScendental
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

REMARKs.-The market for Flour is unchang-
ed. Wheat is active for prime samples, but the
lower grades are duh. but not quotsbly lower;
offerings of 1874 bushels red, with sales at l4o
l4j, l5j, lG2 lG5 l715 and lS5 for fair 10 choice
Corn is steady nj yesterdays quotations. sales Of
mixed at Is, 7G1 and -, with offerings Of l253
bushels; small lots Of yellow changed hands u
75 Oats are steady; offerings Of @4o bushels.
with sales at -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The British House Of Commons on Monday
night unanimously voted to the Princess
Louise dowry of e30,0oO and an annual al
lowance of $4,000. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
citenent.

Over forty bankrupt sales are advertised
in the Richmond State Journal. We are sorry
TO see this exhibition Of the pecuniary distress
OF SO many ofthe citizens of this state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

y fire occurred in the officers mess room at
the Virginia Military Institute on Monday,
but it was fortunately discovered and extguish-
cd before much damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The Captain and mate Of the ship Neptune,
at New York, from Liverpool, have been ar
rested fer cruelty towards the sailors Several
of them were dreadfully frost bitten
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

Mr.. Bergh. the President of the Society in
New York for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails. stopped the overloaded street cars, in a
portion ofNew York, on Monday, and caused
Il considerable detention, and much ex-
citamant ~. o.. ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

uUNTERFEIT NATIONAL BANK NOTEs.-A
statement showing the different counterteits OF
national bank notes known to be in circulation,
and giving a description Of the counterfeit
plates captured, has been prepared IN the Sc
cret service division of the Treasury under di-
rection of Solicitor Banfcld The following is
Il list of all the countcrfeits known at the trea-
sury to be in circulation, the plates Of which
have not been captured
. Tens on Flour City National Bank ofRocheS-
ter Y. Y: Saratoga County National Bank of
Waterford, n Y; Highland National Bank of
Newburgh n T.; Albany City, y. y. Ma
tional Bank: First National Bank of Red Hook,
\. Y; Auburn City, y. Y, National Bank:
Mutual National Bank ofTroy. \. y; Ameri-
can National Bank of New York First Ma
tional Bank of Loci \. Y; National
Bank of Commerce, n. L., and First National
Bank of Poughkeepsie; n !.
Twos on Marine National Bank of New York;
Market National Bank OF New York St
Nicholas National Bank of New York Nation
al Union Bank of Lindenpark, \. T.: National
Bank of Rhode Island, Newport. h, l.
Ten of the eleven $40 counterfeitsS; and four
of the five So counterfeits are printed from the
same plateS Wltnothy VIC hlllle vi Ghc panh
changed. o..- =,
bank currency received at the currency bureau
for replacement with new notes, since the es-
Enlistment of the national banks, only three
counterfeit bills have been discovered The
comptroller does not believe that any consider
able amount of counterfeit money is now: in
circulation, and says that little complaint is
made by the banks Business men who have
travelled extensively in the Southern and South
western States are of a different opinion, and
say that in districts remote from banks and
large towns, and especially among the negroes
the amount of counterfeit currency ahoat is
very great, much oft being so roughly execut
ed that it would be at once detected if circulat
ed in the North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

r. B. Elliot, colored man: one ofthe Rep
resentatives from South Carolina, took his seat
in the House Of Representatives, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

Mr.. Sears, in Boston, who recently died
leaves IN estate worth five millions OF dollars t.
be divided among his children. Z .a-s-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15
The Union League.

The National Executive Committee Of the
Union League blue as indigo, and sour as i
crab apple to meet in Philadelphia next
week, to take into consideration, particularly,
Southern affairs. We are told in the New
York Herald. that these people think general
amnesty must not be thoug ht Of present, the
prospect of Democratic or Conservative success,
being rather imminent. The Herald then pro-
pounds this question to the Union League -
IF such is the state of affairs in reconstruct
ed South as You represent it to be, after five
years of military and political and social recon-
structou under the leaders of your own League
itself. does such reconstruction serve it, pllr-
bose. aud is it best to continue it? .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

1t is proposed to remove the State Capitol
of New Jersey ~ y. Dcmmock,a New York
broker and resident Of Elizabeth. has offered
FIVE acres of ground and $25.o" Tor the erec-
ton Of Il State capitol. if it should be removed
to Elizabeth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

The Carolina Spartan of 9th instant says =.
I'VE are informed that Horace Greeley, with
Others in company, have purchased the Warm
Springs property i'll North Carolina at the
price Of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

Large quantities Of cotton from this country
continue TO be received at Liverpool.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-04-06


The Cincinnati Chronicle has the fol-
lowing sound article on the recent
whisky murder at Albany:
THE ALBANY MURDER.
DR.. Somebody-or-other IAN eminently
respectable man, of course) got drunk
yesterday at Albany, New York, quar-
relied with, or rather, at, his wife, and
came of victor In the contest, having.
Drained the unofTending woman with
a long handIedskillet. A gang ofpeo-
ple-friends of the respectable physi-
clan, Of course-are already at work
palliating their own internal horror of
the affair, and exeusing the guilt Of
the british human, by saying, "POOr
fgllowi he had the deliritns treme,asj
he could not help it; Oh, myl what q
pity and he Vas such a nice gentle
man. Just as II it was disease, and
not crime that did the deed. Now, just
hold minute, right here, and let US
see about the matter. This man is a
physician; doubtless he understood
something OF the human constitution,
mental and physical. and, granting
that he understood it ever so slightly,
he certainly knew that the habit Of in
dulgence in Intoxicating liquors. was
liable to put man out of himself and
into the possession Of the passions and
bowers of demon. Yet, knowing
this theoretically of others, and know
ing It ezperimentaily Of himself, pre-
tending all the while to be a person
with whom the delicate relations Of
Dbvsiciau to the family might be
maintained, and all the while holding
himself up, and held up by his neigh
bors in respectable society as a gentle
man and a scholar, he deliberately get'
drunk-erazy drunk-aud goes home
| 10 the commission OF eLIne TIA
makes the blood curdIe in ones veins
At once society begins to excuse th'
crime and apologize for the perpetra
tor, by putting the blame on his pas
sions. One day some clear braine'
court. with the strong fingers Of tn
law and justice, will tear away som
of these gauzy wells of shame, and Sc
a man swinging, or put one in tn
! Depitentiary for life, for some murde
| committed after deliberate persona
preparation therefor by the indulgene
E of his own love of inhammatory stim
J uIant Possibly we may have to wal
some time before this occurs, but afte
a while it viii come. Perhaps this A
bspv case may furnish the Preceden'