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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

The Richmond Wing says:-"We under
stand that there is not the slightest ground for
the suit against the Danville road. The Con-
tcderate Government never contributed cent
to the construction of that road, and what it
furnished for the superstructure was paid for
to the Federal Government at the close of the
war, and the settlement and receipts are on file
in the War Department at Washington. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

The Valley Virginan learns that it is in con-
temptation by the people of Lexington and the
western portion of Rockbridge county, if an ac-
commodation cannot be effected with the au-
thorities of the Valley Railroad to take their
subscription and bnd a narrow guage railroad
from Lexington to Goshen, point on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, about forty
miles west of Stauuton. This they claim will
be of much greater advantage to the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"7o sltou tie gerry age md holy ofMe Time

$40 alou the ue,y age and JO}y Of tie Times
Inquiry into the affairs of the Erie Railroad
Company have already been begun, and a
financial report may be expected in few days.
Investigations have been resolved upon as to
the contracts and operations OF the Directors
and the legal transactions OF the former coun-
sci. There still exists a suspicion that the new
Board of Directors may attempt to saddle the
bankrupt Atlantic and Great Western Road
upon Erie, with the former of which they are
closely Identified.
The Special Committee of the House OF
Representatives, to inquire into the charges
against Secretary Robson, met yesterday
morning and adjourned over for week. The
chairman was instructed to notify the editors
of the New York papers in which the accuse
tons we're published, and to request them to
furnish any evidence in their possession, or the
names Of witnesses, that they may be sum-
moncd.
The Deputies of the Left, in the French Ma
tional Assembly, have unanimously resolved to
repudiate the International Society. The bill
for it's suppression has passed the Assembly
without amendment. 1t imposes various lines
and terms of Imprisonment tor holding othce
in, belonging to, or having connection with the
Society, and in some cases deprivcs the often
der Of civil and domestic rights.
The apothccary who was arrested in Berlin
on the DIST ult., on suspicion of contemplating
murdcrous attack upon Prince Bismarck has
been released from custody.
The Prussian Government has requested the
Roman Catholic Bishop Of Ermeland to revoke
the sentences of communication pronounced
by him contrary to the laws of the country.
1t is reported that President Theirs yestcr
dav gave final notice to England Of the rcnun-
citation by France Of the commercial treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

\ tremendous landslide occurred recently in
Brazil on the line of the Paulo Railroad. An
inclined plain, miles in extent, moved from ice
foundations and buried the road for a long dis
lance under earth and rock 1t was believed
that it would take two months to restore the
road to working order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

A number of officers who were dismissed
from the I. S. navy during the war without
trial by court martial, are endeavoriug to have
their names restored on the official lists claim
ing that their dismissal was illegal Should
they succeed they will be entitled to the pay of
their grade for all the time they have been out
of service, which would amount to large sum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
DkovERs' REST, GEokGETowS, D: c.,

,
The offerings amounted TO 225 head of Cattle,
$50 Sheep, 5, Cows and Calves and Springers.
uU Cattle 25U Sheep and % Cows and Springers
were sold at from 3! to nc for Cattle, + to SIC
for Sheep, and II to $50 for Cows and Springers.
The remainder Of the offerings were laid over
unsold The market was dull and sluggish,
though the number of Cattle and Sheep offered
was limited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Fix Governor Henry 4. Wise delivered u
Lecture in Washington on Wednesday night,
on the future prosperity, wealth: power aud
unity of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

1t is said that ''lobbyisln'' prevails in Wash
iugtou, at this session, to as great an extent as
ever, and that many female lobbyists are en-
ployed by the rings and spectators who are
seeking to have their schemes favorably acted
on I'm Congress-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

The Committee on Ways and Means Of the
House of Representatives has voted to reduce
the duty on all raw woods to thirty per cent. ad
valorem, except those known as cape, or carpet
wool, which are reduced to twenty per cent,
aud on all manufactures of WOOL they decide to
reduce the duty to fifty per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

The Japanese Embassy gave grand reccp-
ton and entertainment at the ArlingtonHouse,
IN Washington, last night. at which large
number were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

According to the Radical leaders, the result
of the election in New Hampshire settles the
question as to the denomination Of Gen. Grant
for President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Mr.. Bergh, the champion Of the association
to prevent cruelty to dumb animals, is spending
few days in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

We return our thanks to the members Of
Congress, and Of the State Legislature, who
have furnished US with pamphlet copies OF doc
umcnts. snecches, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

A new gas has just been introduced from
Paris in New York. 1t gives a very brilliant
white light, resembling moonlight, aud when
large number Of jets are lit the effect is daz-
zhnp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

\ letter from London dated March ID says
Senior Sagasta stated that he expected revo-
lutionary movement to break out in Spain I'M
nn1i.trly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Ten Investigating committees, under the
authority of Congress, are said to be in opera,
ton. "Invcstigation" is now portion OF
':lnpi slotion -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

1t is proposed to establish a jocky club II
Washington, and to have spring and fall races
as 10 former days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

Ns~ VIRGINIA BIBLE SOClETf.-N III you be
kind enough to permit me to announce through
your paper that have been appointed agent Of
the "Firgina Bible Society for the NOrteaSt-
ern District of the State, embracing the follow.
ing counties Shenandoah, Clark, Warren, Page,
Madison, Greene Louisa, Spotsy lvunu, Stafford,
Prince William, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquicr,
Rappahannock, Cu pepper, Orange and King
George. My duty is To organize "Auxiliary So
cictiesi in the cities larger towns, and villages
Of these counties with :Branch Societies in their
several townships; to collect funds fer the society,"
to ascertain where there is special restitution of
the Scr pturcs, and to arrange for proper and
timely supplies rs indicated by the socctys APP
propriate agencies and methods.
As work Is not denoninattondt, | earnestly
ask the sympathy, aid and active cooperation
of all ministers and members of all churches in
my district.
l will be glad to be informed of restitution
wherever it exists, and will arrange to supply rs
soon as possible.
shall visit the cities, larger towns and vii
lages, and through the counties MS early aS | can.
Ind IN the meantime ask all lovers of the Bible
especially those who want to place it in the
hands of the pour-to send me contribution
that this may be done, and all amounts received
will be credited to the churches in the counties
from which they are sent Believing that the
Bible ''in the hands otthe people, Is the great
want of the age the Society offers it upon the
most reasonable terms, to supply public and
private schools and Institutions hotels, boarding
houses, RAILROADS, and steamboat companies.
My address Is Culpeper, Virginia.
E. Il. PRlTCIEr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

The Harrisonburg Enterprise will hereafter
,e published weekly instead of senii-wcckly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

CLARKE CoUNTY-[ From the Clarke Coun-
ty Courier. ]-Messrs. VIM. B. Harris, Jos.
Mex Kenuerly, F. W. Massie, John w.
Luke and w. d. Smith, commissioners, APP
pointed by the Court to assess damages to land
for the use of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
have reported as follows: Col. II. Smith,
1881 rs; DR.. f. J. Kcrfoot, 1893. IS; John
Louthan, sq0l R. II. Renshaw, $925.50 ;
Mrs. NJ. G. Within, Sill VIM Trenary,
$780, r. S. Bryarly, $685. John Alexander
$l0l6 W. c. kennerly, Slll4; Il. 1.
Hebb, S774. Total, $7,0l075. Several land
holders have agreed upon terms with the agents
of the railroad company. 1t is believed the
land damages through the entire county will
not average more than $1,000 per mile.
Mr. r. ?. Morgan, sheriff of this county,
resigned his office before the County Court on
Monday. The Court, to fill the vacancy, APP
pointed Mr. jain Morgan Of B. who is e.ipec-
ted to qualify this week.
Chas A. Milton, tax collector of this town
ship, absconded on the first Of March with
about 5000 of taxes collected. He had
promised to settle with the county treasurer
on the day be left.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

THE VIRGINIA FUNDING BILL.-A well-in-
formed gentleman of Richmond expresses the
following opinion concerning the Funding bill .
Funding may go on, but no more tax pay
ing coupons are to be issued, nor can register
ed consos be exchanged for tax-paylng cou-
pops. The Court of Appeals will very certain
t. anpu the bill repeating the tax-paying fea-
ture of the coupons for registered consols al
ready funded. But it may allow the repeal, to
operate as to all old bonds still untunded. Thus
ali that the late Legislature will have effected
will be to have made the present consos-
sl5, 900. 900 coupons and SG,O0o,oOo registered
"a preferred debt, the interest gu which will
be very easily borne Ivy the State of Virginia.
or absorbed IN taxes if they will not pay cash.
THE BALTIMORE Stock BOARD on VIRGIN
IA CoNsoLs. Information was received here
by telegraph yesterday that the Baltimore Stock
Board had passed resolution declaring that
Virginia consolidated coupon bends, with cou
mons not receivable for taxes, should not be
treated as good delivery.
The effect of this is to rule out of the stock
market all coupon bonds that may be hereafter
issued-that is under the late repeating act
Richmond Dispatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

WASHINGTON AND POINT LOOKOUT RAIL
RoAL.-A mass meeting was held yesterday at
Upper Marlboro in relation to county sub
scrptions to the Washington city and Point
Lookout railroad There were present about
$50 citizens of the county. Resolutions were
passed without dissent urging the immediate
passage Of the bill now pending in the State
Senate providing for an election to be held III
Prince Georges, St. Mary's and Charles coun-
ties, on the question OF subscription to the
stock of the road. A committee was appoint
ca to- proeaedoto isAltaapbisi1s secure action on
NJ hill I'd Orr -: h-iE be!
enf o.hGa Z N1TkSTQLIl Z 4 e: q:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15
A BILL to redstrict the Wards Of the city.

A BILL to redistrict the Wards of the city.
SEC. l. Be it enacted by the City Council Of
Alexandria, That said city shall be divided into
four (4) Wards, as follows:
of said city lying east of the middle of PITT street
and south of the middle of Prince street.
The second Ward shall comprise all that part
of said city lying east ofthe middle of Pitt street
and north of the middle of Prince street.
The Third Ward shall comprise all that part
of said city lying west OF the middle OF Pitt
street and north of the middle of Prince street
The Fourth Ward shall comprise all that part
of said city lying west of the middle of Pitt
street and south ofthe middle of Prince street;
Provided, Nothing in this act shall be construed
as affecting the tenure of office OF those already
elected.
SEC 2. All acts or parts of acts iii contic:
with this act are hereby repealed.
SEC B This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
GEO. R. SHINN, President,
Passed Board Of aldermen, March II, 1872.
HENRY L. SIMPSON. President
Approved: HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
TeSte: HARoLb SSowDEN. OK. C. C.
An Act for the relief of policemen who are rem.
dered inefficient for public service by reason Of
sickness or accident.
SEC !. Be it enacted by the City Council Of
Alexandria, That in I'LL cases where policemen
are rendered unfit for duty by reason of sickness
or accident for the space of thirty days or less
they be allowed 10 draw regular pay for
the period during which they are So incapactat-
ed, provided, however. that a physician certi-
cate of their incupacity by reason Of sickness or
accident, be first furnished the chairman OF the
Committee on Police and provided, further
that the physician certifcs that the sickness be
not the result of improper conduct.
SEC 2 Be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect from and after its passage
Passed Common Council, March II, 1872
GEO. L. SHlNN, President.
Passed Board OF Aldermen, March II, 1872
HENRY L. SIMPSON, President
Approved: HUGH LATHAM, Nd, or.
Teste: HAROLD SNowDES, Crk. G. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

w O K T n!

NV order for Children's Carriages to the
above amount having been placed for tirst-cass
goods at one of the best factories in the United
States, would state that the first instalment of
this large purchase will arrive by the New York
steamer on the 18th of March, and prices will
range from So. SO to $40 and every Carriage
warranted durable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-15

ROYAL THANKSGIVING TOILETS. The last
English mail brings details OF the thanksgiving
services in London for the recovery of the
Prince of Wales. The costumes of the Queen
and royal family are described as follows:
1.-THE Queen wore corded black silk dress,
trimmed with miniver, and a jacket to match.
Her Majesty also wore black bonnet with
black aud white feathers and white flowers
The Princess of Wales, dress of dark blue sa
tin with poonaiSe of blue velvet, trimmed with
fur, and bonnet Of blue velvet, with feathers
of the same color. Beatrice wore dress and
Jacket of rich nauvc silk, trimmed with swan
down and white hat with mauve and white
feathers. The Prince Of Wales wore the uni
form of general officer with the collars of the
Orders OF the Garter aud Bath. The Duke of
Edinburgh wore the naval uniform, with the
collars of the Orders of the Garter and the Star
of India. Prince Arthur wore the uniform of
the Rife Brigade, with the collars of the Or.
der of the Garter and St. Patrick Leopold
wore the Highland costume with the collars of
the Orden,,df the Garter s1d the THISTLE. ;.
III GtUIZ o.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-02-15
The Submerged Treasure in Cumana
Bay.

The wrecking expedition, (says the
Boston JournoD, sent out by the Ameri-
can Submarine Company has been for
some time engaged in the endeavor to
recover the treasures sunk in the Span
ish frigate San Pedro de Alcan6ara, in
Cumana bay, more than half century
ago, are progressing in the work. The
hulk has been cleared, and the debris
above the ballast removed. The result
shows that the treasure room was above
and abaft the after magazine and the
terrific force of the explosion scattered
its contents broadcast over the bay. An
idea of the explosion may be gained
from the fact that cannon weighing six
tons were found to have been hurled
three hundred feet. A few Spanish
milled dollars and some interesting relics
and curiosities were found. The COM
pany have decided to fit out at once
small vessels suitable for dredging pur-
poses, and expect to be able to recover
large portion of the millions of coins
which cover the bottom of the bay for
over an area of an acre or more Mr..
Fuller of Norwich, Conn, is the man
ager of the expedition and the brig
Nellie Gay, which has been engaged in
this work, will, on her return to New
London, be fitted out for another expe-
dition of like character.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-02-15
Building and Loan Associations.

Much has been said of cooperative
associations for manufacturing and for
carrying on other branches of produc-
tive industry, as well as of cooperative
stores, but what are known as building
and loan associations, representing an
other application of the same mutual
principle, are comparatively little under,
stood. The latter offer very decided ad-
vantages not only to the working peo-
pie, but to all persons in receipt of
wages or fixed salary, whether shop
girls or railroad superintendents.
The building and loan association is
in the nature of savings bank, all the
depositors in which are stockholders and
entitled to pro rata share of the pro-
fits which their aggregated savings earn.
1t is perfectly mutual concern, there
being no preferred class of stockholders,
and, as usually managed, the officers for
the most part serving without salaries.
The expenses are exceedingly small.
A prominent feature of such associa-
tions is the privilege accorded to men,
bers of borrowing money, in amounts
proportioned to the number of their
shares of stock, on remarkably favora-
BILE terms. This enables poor man to
become the absolute owner of house in
from eight to eleven years by paying an
nually but small sum in addition to
the rent of it.
A law passed by the Legislature of
Pennsylvania in 1859 provides for the
incorporation of building and loan asso-
Citations, and prescribes certain general
rt1l tot
Some of the details of their working are
a little complex, but the plan in the
main is very simple, and entirely within
the comprehension of everybody. A
manor woman either-who can save
ten dollars month, may take ten shares
of stock, which have a nominal or pros
pective value of 5000 each. By oontin-
uing monthly payments of $40 during a
term which varies from eight to eleven
years, he can withdraw the sum of
$4,000 at the end of that time. Sup
posing the association to run nine years
and six months (which is about the aver
age period under good management,
such stockholder actually pays but
$l,l4O in return for the $4,000 which he
obtains. He thus realizes an average
annual interest of very nearly eight per
cent. on his money, while five per cent.
is the highest ever allowed by savings
banks, and four per cent. is the more
usual rate.
This example shows the paramount
advantages of such mutual societies sim
ply as depository for savings. OF
course smaller or larger amount of
stock may be taken with proportionate
results.
Men who desire to borrow moderate
amounts of money, either for the pur-
pose of purchasing or building house,
or starting in business, find quite as
great an advantage from the possession
of stock in a building and loan associa-
ton, though they may be obliged to
pay considerable premium in addition
to legal interest. That premium, goes
to swell the common fund.- and the larger
the profits thus made by the association
the sooner its object is accomplished and
the end of its existence reached, when
the borrower is not only relieved from
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-02-15
The Narrow Gauge in Colorado.

Mr.. Samuel Bowles, of the Springfield
Republican, gives the following descrip-
ton of the experimental narrow gauge
railway now in operation for about sew
enty-five miles below Denver
The Colorado road, which has been
constructed with gree t rapidity for sew
enty-five miles south of Denver, is in
tended ultimately TO be built along the
base of the Rocky Mountains to Santo
Fe, thence to Albuquerque, thence to El
Paso on the Mexican border, thence to
chihuahua and finally to the City of
Mexico-a total distance of about 1,750
miles. When completed, it will be one
of the most important lines of railway
on the Continent. 1t is not likely that
it would have been undertaken but for
the fact that the narrow gauge plan of
construction involves so much less ex-
pense than that of the accepted system.
Mr.. Bowles says that the cost of build
ing this road has been but $4,000 q
mile, while the Kansas Pacific, which
traverses like region of country, cost
$4,000. As to its working, he says:
The road and its trains in the first
place, look like railway plaything, in
contrast with the broader and heavier
tracks and larger cars of the accustom-
ed lines delicate and dainty, they seem
almost too faint and feeble for the hard,
quick work to which they are called, and
especially unequal to the great contest
which they have invited. Yet SO far,
surely, they are performing their task
with ease, with comfort, with celerity
and with success. The traclz-bed of the
narrow gauge is feet wide, as against
9; the distance between the rails 3 feet,
as against feet 70 inches; the ties are
6to 1-2 feet, as against s; the rails weigh
30pounds to the yard, as against sc; the
engines II to l6 tons, as against % to 80
tons, putting about half the weight on
the drive-wheels that the large locomo-
tives do; the passenger cars, with s
wheels, and carrying 32 passengers,
weigh tons, as against is tons, 8 wheels
and 90 passengers and the freight cars
so far introduced weigh tons, run on /
wheels and carry to tons of freight,
as against cars weighing 8 tons on s
wheels, and capable of 10 tons load.
Where four passengers sitin the ordinary
car, three are seated in the narrow ones,
two on one side and one on the other of
the passage way, the car being divided
in the middle by door, and the seats
for two and one, respectively, being re-
served in the two sections, so as to bal
ance the carriage. The cars at first in
troduced are feet wide, and 10 1-2 feet
high from rail to top. They prove a
tritie more compact than is necessary,
and not quite generous enough in ac-
commodations for passengers but this
evil is being remedied in new cars now
constructing while sleeping cars and
day drawing-room cars can be made for
the narrow gauge roads, which will ac-
commodate still more persons, in pro-
portion to their size and weight, than
the ordinary cars of this character now
do"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-02-15
A Railroad Survey on Snow Shoes.

The Green Bay (Wis.) Gazette of the
9th, says: "We had the pleasure of a
call several days since from Mr.. Archi-
bald McNab, of the staff of Sanford
Fleming, Bsq., Chief Engineer of the
Canada Pacific Railway, a proposed
route from the navigable waters of the
st. Lawrence River to Frazer River on
the northern boundary line of British
Columbia Mr.. McNab left Sault Ste.
Marie ON the Goth of November, with q
party of men to go to Nepigon Bay, in
tending to start from that point to sur
vey. They embarked ON the screw
steamer Mineral Rock, and after various
delays, owing to imperfect machinery,
they were, ON December Is, frozen in off
Kewenaw Point. Here they were on "a
bleak point, no money, little provisions,
and destitute of comfort. After much
trudging and hard labor they finally
reached Houghton, and from thence
they made their way to this point, and
by communicating with the Canadian
authorities, procured sufficient. funds to
enable them to recommence their Jour-
ney. Mr.. McNab and party left here
on Sunday evening for Duluth, where
they viii commence their pilgrimage for
the point originally intended-Nepigon
Bay; being compelled to traverse the
entire distance on snow-shoes,"