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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
From Mexico.

MATAMoRAs, April S.-Appearances indi-
cate that there will be no attack here. With
plenty of men Trevino failed to obtain the an-
tcipated resources. and has no food nor forage:
His horses were starving and he was compelled
to abandon the attempt on Natamoras after its
imitation. Palacios promises to assume the Of
iensiye. His troops are ordered to be ready at
\ moments warning. aud will start after Ceval-
los arrival with reinforcements.
Mail advices from Victoria, dated the 18th
inst. confirm the reported route of Narvez by
Seapada. The troops OF the former are scat
tered between lula and Matahuela, and are
committing depredations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
Foreign News.

PARIS, April lS-France having abolished
the passport system as regards Eng land only,
other countries demand of her similar exemp-
ton. The French officers have obtained salts
faction from Madagascar and the intention OF
hombarding its principal seaport has been
abandoned.
LONDON. April l9-Queen Victoria has
postponed her visit to Napoleon at Chriselhurst
until to morrow.
LIVERPOOL. April ia fire broke out in
the extensive building yards of the Messrs;
Laird in B.mkcnheaa, this morning and is still
burning. The confederation is among the tim.
Der. 1t is believed the loss will be moderate.
BERLIN. April l9-The Emperor William
has spraned his knee and is suffering considera-
bic pain from the accident.
PARIS, April l9.-lhe specie in the Bank
Of France has increased G,0O0,000 francs during
the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
From New York.

New YORK. April 9.-The World says the
charter of the committee of seventy which pass
ed the State Legislature yesterday is prepos-
ferrous. At present the only practical question
Is whether Tweed's charter or the seventy )
charter is the worst alternative. The Govern
or may have to sign it as the session Is tar adj
vanced and he is reduced to the choice OF two
evils.
The Herald giving the substance of the
charter says: 1T provides Tor an election for
Mayor and aldermen on the DIST OF May.
Nine Aldermen are to be chosen from each Sena,
toria district in New York. or forty five in all
and am elector has the privilege of voting nine
times for single candidate or Of dividing up
thai number of ballots among several, as he
may p'ease. In the Board of Aldermen are
vested all Legislative authority and exclusive
power to appropriate money for every Object
of city expenditure. They possess the key to
the whole city government as they hold the
purse strings and can cripple "r extend the Ia
cties of the several departments at their will.
They also share in the Executive branch OF the
government as they elect four OF the commits
Soncrs Of each of the departments OF Public
Works and Parks. Charities and Correction
and Finance. and six commissioners of iublic
Safety. 1t will be seen therefore, that the al
d,r.ncu are the most powerful agency under
the new charter and when we remember the
character of the men usually elected to that po-
stion We must confess to some apprehension as
to the wisdom of this mixing up of the leglsla.
tive aud executive branches OF the government.
Fit does not lead to combinations, bargains
and conSpiracas more extensive and dangerous
than any To which we have hitherto been sub
i2ctcd il will only he because the people are
INCREASINGLY vigi.ant and careful 10 the selection
of their candidates.
The Tribune says: ''rhc charter differs,
however, in IA g,eat many important points
from all laws under which we have been mis-
governed hererutnre. AMI while it seems to us
needlcssly cumbruus in some provisions and
defective in many others there are portions OF
it which command our hearty approval.
The Times says: the entire instrument is
most substantial and satisfactory. 1t deserves
the attentive study of every citizen, for as the
charter is the result of the steadfast determine
tion OF New York to claim the restoration OF
the right Of self government. its benefits can
ouIy be earned by wide and intelligent appre
citation of its spirit.
Ellis Ward publishes a card announcing his
readiness to row john Bigin at place half
way between home and home for $ 900 aside,
the race to come off in week or so after his
(Bgliu' S)conte-t u Philadelphia.
The object Of Father Gavazzi' visit to AM
erica is to obtain aid and subscriptions for the
Italian Church. He says he firmly believes
Plus X is the last Pope Italy will ever see.
He will visit Philadelphia Boston. Cincinnati,
and probably Chicago and St Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, April lS.-The San Gabriel
placer mines in Los Angeles county, from
whence gold was sent to the Philadelphia mint
in 1885, twenty one years before Marshall 5
discovery at Caionia, is about to be worked by
hydraulic power and on large scale,
Judge klyonari Yoshida, vice Minister of
Finance, of Japan, arrived with General George
B. Williams, of the japanese Treasury De-
partment, aud numerous suite on the steam
Ship America, on special mission. The par
tv will lesye for the east in few day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
ODenine ola Bridge.

LEAvENwoRTH, Ks. April S.-The Kansas
and Missouri Iron Railroad and wagon bridge
celebration to day was attended by over 10000
people from Kansas, Missouri and nearly all
the other States of the Union. Mayor Anthony
presided. Thomas J. Fenton made the vel
coming speech which was responded to by Mr.
r. II. Wilson Tonight there are bon-tires
and fire works
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
The ArkCfH.

New York, April l9.--Stocks strong. Gold
III. Money firm at !. Va. SKIES ~ new d.
BALTIMORE, April l9.-Ya. skies, old. IS,
do. coupons. old, 80; do new 90 do conSolidat-
ed. 53s. WAS, lGI bid. Cotton quiet but
firm: low mlddlings 22!a2223. Flour active and
tiru, Wheat firm; no receipts nor sales. White
and yellow Southern corn dull at 6GaG''; mixed
Western strong: sales of 10000 bushels at Gj
Oats steady; Western 81: Southern I6atio. Rye
nominally unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
Celebration.

PoTrsvII.LE, Pa, April l9-The First De-
tenders celebrated the eleventh anniversary of
the arrival of troops at Washington in 1851 by
the survivors Of the National Light Infantry
and Washington Artillerists holding meeting
and banquet last evening. An Grafton was
delivered by CAPTAIN j. T. Boyle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
Extensive Fire.

DETROIT. April l9.-'The entire business
portion of Vernon, Michigan, was destroyed by
fire Wednesday night Loss s4%.o": inSnr-
ancn 50 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. April 10, 1872.
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate. to day, Mr. Davis, of West
Va, made an Intellectual attempt to have taken
up the bill for the relief of Joseph Segar, OF
Va, for the loss OF his property at Old Point
Comfort during the war.
The Deficiency Appropriation bill was taken
up amended and passed.
The House of Representatives. was occupied
with the consideration OF the Civil Service Re
form BILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
,SIIIyGTON. ADri Is. 10 Il. n

WASHINGTON, April Is. 10 Il. m.
P.obnbiNtirs. Rising barometer will proba-
bly, prevail from the upper lakes to Florida and
extend eastward to the Atlantic with clear and
clearing weather very generally, and light to
fresh westerly to northerIy winds. Diminish
ing pressure will extend eastward over the
Mississippi valley with eaSterly to southerly
winds and increasing cloudlness. Dangerous
winds are not Anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

CANAL News. -Advices from along the line
Of the canal report the washing out OF par OF
lock gates at Harper's Ferry day before yester-
day, and as no boats have arrived here to-day
the information is probably correct, The dam
ave can be repaired in twenty four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
.H.HTSE.E E.N'TS.
GAREPTA HALL.
CON C E R T

CON CERT,
by the
ALEXANDRIA SINGING ASSOCIATION,
Conducted by Prof EVANS.
to aid in building the WHARF MISSION
CHAPEL, will take place at the above-named
Hall, on FRIDAY, the 18th inst,
Tickets so cents-for sale at the bookstores /;
Becker's music store; by the members of the
Association and others. ap ltd
The doors will not be opened until I! O clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
PORT or .gkEI.a.yDKS.I, .7PRyL 10.

sun Set>....... ...... 3. Al
ARRIVED.
Schr Mary Elizabeth, Aqua Creek, timber to
Smoot
Schr Four Boys, Mckinney, Machodock,
grain TO q II Robinson s. Son.
Schr W c Atwater, New Haven, to American
Coal Co.
SAILED.
Steamship c Knight, johnson, New York.
by Hnoe & Johnson
Steamship Payson, Philsdclphia, by NJ Ell
bridge & Co.
Steamer w c Atwster, New Haven, by AM
"rlcan Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr j Austin, Davis, hence, at Boston 10Th
instant
Schr Jos Baxter, Baxter, for this port, cleared
At Boston 18th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

THE Shenandoah Democrat says:-Geo. T.
Wedderburn. ESQ.,, late Of Alexandria, a. has
CONNECTED himself with the Patriot: published
IN Washington city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

C.4.S.3L COMMERCE..
: - az E
ARRIVALS.


Boats VIM barrow, NJ Sanford, Slstare,
Perkins and D A Lowe, to American Coal
Company.
DEPARTURES.
Boats P L Lemen, Plover, Gold6nch, Oar,
row, NJ Sanford. G Sistare, A Perkins ana
Mccarthy. for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

MARKET House STEEpLE. seems to be
feared that in the proposed subscription for
rebuilding the market house steeple, the $500
already subscribed, will be lost, as the subscrlp,
tons were made upon the condition that $4,000
,ron,d be raised Two meetings of the commit
tee have lately been called, at Delther OF which
WAS q quorum present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

New MUsC-From the music store of Mr..
Victor Becker. No. I49 King street. we re-
ceived this morning Little Baby's Gone to
Sleep-a song and two galops-Wild Spree
and Dolly Warden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

REFRESHING DRINKS There is 40 better
place n the city or country for one who is fond
of glass of good and cool lager or book beer
to crafty his taste than the new restaurant Of
our old friend, Mr. f. Wienman, No l6 north
Royal street. The pitcher Of book beer he sent
to this Office at noon to-day was particularly
refreshing and Strengthening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

FOR Sale OR RE.TT.

DWELLING HOUSE FOESALE-St-
E:ai uated on Wolfe street, two doors from Fair
fax street a Brick Dwelling, with seven rooms
and good cellar. ROBr L. WOOD,
ap lS-lw No " King street.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PRI-
Y NATE SALE.-WiIl be sold bargain
the two elligibly situated BUILDING LOTS,
on the south side Of KING street, between Alfred
and Patrick streets, II few doors west of Alfred.
Also the two-story BRICK HOUSE and GSs.as1|
LOT. on the same square at present occu-. laSsl.
pied by Mr.. John Ii. Padgctt as store aud
dwelling. The location OF this property may DC
said to be rs desirable as that of any other in the
city of Alexandria, having sufficient front for
buildings of the first class, can be divided :"
rs 10 make three good size building lots for
small tcncmrnts. Persons wishing to examine
the premises with view to purchasing will
please call on g. g. Bradley, esq, who can BE-
found at his Cabinet factory, on the corner of
King and Alfred streets, or upon the subscriber,
ut IS King street, on the corner of Royal street.
JOHN r. CREIGHTON,
Atty. for the heirs Of Ii. Bradley, dec 4.
ND l-cUtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
9GcaI ESseYitipS.

Two show CATTLE fine animals, grazed AID
fattened in Tippecanoe, Ohio, were purchased
by Mr. William J. Holland, at Drovcr's Rest,
Georgetown, yesterday brought to this city on
the Washington ferry boat, and on their way
up King street attracted considerable attention.
They will be slaughtered for this market
The Southern Claims Commission yesterday
considered the claims Of + {. Ostrandcr, tor
merry of Fairfax county, Va. for -. ~ VIII
liam Lewis of Fairfax county, Va, sos. and
James Coleman, late of Alexandria county.
Virginia, 1916.
Green 4 Wise, Real Estate Agents. sold,
Yesterday. for Robert r. Lucas The dwell
log on the north side Of Wolfe street, between
Columbus and Alfred streets. to George Nor.
ris, of Pennsylvania, for $3.50 cash.
A fire was discovered in the office Of the
Liberal Citizen last Thursday, but was extin-
guished before much damage had been occa
Judge Lowe. having obtained copy Of the
tax law. will hold special term OF his court on
Monday next for the purpose of granting ordl'
nary licenses.
The concert by the Arxandria Singing AS
ISOLATION for the benefit of the Wharf Mission
Chapel, will take place at Sarepta Hail, TO-
night.
Rev. Dr. Duncan. distinguished preacher
of the NJ +. Church South, once stationed III
this city, will preach here next Sunday.
The site of the Old Factory, on Four Mile
Run, in this county, could BE- used protitably
for manufacturing purposes.
\ material train of the Baltimore and Patio
mac Railroad passed over the new long brilge
on Wednesday.
Workmen are engaged in grading portions
of the new Fairfax and tieorgrtown Turnpike
road.
Travel on the lines Of Railroads leading to
this place is increasing
Mr. Uher continues to improve anu Is now
said to be out of danger.
The wet weather keeps back work in the
gardens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

Coop CLOTHES II Beauty unadorncd is adj
dorned the most, but as men,as genera rnle,
don't possess beauty. they are justi6abe in all
the audable efforts they may make to improve
their personal appearance, and are repre- hen<l-
BILE when they fail to improve opportunities to
make themselves more attractive to the sight
of their friends, particularly when those
friends are ladies'. Now Mr. Deaham, at
the Sarepta Hall clothing house, who
has lust returned from New York with his
Spring stock, has the finest and most stylish
assortment of ready made clothing and furnish
ing goods ever before brought to this city, such
goods as will make an ugly man look handsome
when dressed in them, and as there are many
i'll favored people-only men--in Alexandria,
he affords them chance which they wont ne
elect if they are sensible Aud what's more,
those who buy his clothes get the credit Of hay
ing plenty Of money, for they look like tailor 5
work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

DlspLAcEp SWITCH freight train that
left here yesterday evening for the north, in
being switched off the main track at the Mary
laud Avenue depot in Washington, rap against
the platform there, in consequence of the IN
proper adjustment of a frog, aud tore some
of the panks up and knocked down lamp
post The train was not injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
BY l.. ID. Harrison. Auctioneer.

BY l.. ID. Harrison. AuctiOneer.
CARRIAGE FOR SALE-Will be sold. by
~ auction, at 10 O. clock on SATURDAl
MORNING, the 10th instant one secondhand
TWO-HORSE CARRIAGE, in frst-rate or
der. ap S-3t
dolly WARDEN CURRY COMBS for
~ sale by CARLIN & SONS,
ap Is 63 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

EXCITING CuAsE.-A colored man went into
the shop of Mrs. Penn on Queen street, near
Pitt, about eleven o'clock to-day, and while
that lady back was turned slipped piece OF
bacon under his coat and ran off with it. An
alarm was Immediately raised and he was pur,-
sued by crowd of boys men and women until
he dropped his plumber and escaped among the
intricacies of that locality, in the northern su-
burbs, known as Buzzard's roost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

T NITED STATES INTL REVENUE,
u Assessors Office 9TH Dist, Va
Alexandria, April Is, 1872.
The ANNUAL LIST OF TAXES on in
comes for 1871, and special taxes for 1872, have
been prepared, and will be open for inspection
at thi. flee, No SO King street on the following
days:-24tb, 18th, 18th and 9th nstants Notice
is hereby given that the days mentioned APP
pcaIs will be received and determined, relative
to any erroneous or excessive valuations, assess
nents or enumerations, returned in said lists and
said lists will be open to the inspection OF aI
persons who may apply for that purpose
JOSIAH WILLARD,
ap l5-lGt Assessor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

(,ANDLES-l5 boxes Adamantine and 1ai
~ low Candles just received by ,,,,E
ap l8 ). Z. Hlhoo HN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

TIE FISHERY --Fishtown, which for some
time past has looked, now begins to smell like
the Fishtown of yore, and this may be said 20
be the height of the season. Among the ar
rivals there this morning was the steamer l1ar-
binger, from Clifton and Dipple Landings,
bringing 5000 herring 5000 shad, two tousS
of large rock and great many ta0rs and
perch-the largest cargo received here this
and some say for mauy previous seasons. The
seine at Chapman Landing was dipped for
the first time this season. yesterday. and the
catch of the first haul was 400 shad. III add-
ton to the large plumber Of other fish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

100 ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, Oh the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and 4 from Alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and Of the Potomac river The
improvements consist of BRICK ID WELL 81
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out Es
buildings, and un abundance Of choice ruit
Mi descriptions. The farm is well watercd, ana
has on it plenty Of timber.
300 ACRES INBRED LAND
IS miles from Washington city-s;me distance
from Alexundria, and about 3 miles from sta
ton on the w. u Q. K. f., Offering ready mar
ket for wood and timber.
y FARM, in Fauqucr county, miles below
Warronton, and within two miles of a station on
the Warrcnton branch of the o., n. L. NJ. Il. r.
The tract contains about 400 acres; is we'll tim
bercd and walered and is considered fine graz
ing land.
The above property, the title to which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modating terms. Apply to A. B.. Gazette Office.
feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

FOR lENT-The STATION and
s::i DWELLING HOUSE ut Broad Rum .,
\. u VI. K. K. Possession given Immediately.
For terms enquire at the station.
r. b. ROBERTSON.
Broad Run station, Fauqlller co.. np lD-eoGt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

90. FOR RENT-No. 20 Washington street.
E1:: now occupied by Col. Samuel Johnston.
Possession given May lsU, 1872.
up lift +. j. LLOYD, No. 134 Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

SCARCITY OF Bricks. Work on the new
market house is again suspended on account Of
the scarcity of bricks, and will perhaps not be
resumed again before the middle OF May This
is t. be regretted, as it will delay work al
ready much behind hand in consequence of the
hard winter weather. The building will absorb
about one million and halfof bricks, and they
will be furnished as soon as several klns now
in course OF preparation are burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

MAYORS OFFICE. complaint was lodged
against woman named Molly Lennon, a
denizcn of Majors Hill for threatening to
shoot a rival named Mrs. Brown, and tear up
and destroy her property.
Compaiot was lodged against Basil Miles
coored. by his wife, for alleged i'll treatment
NIGHT Report Night cloudy. and rainy
until 'clook this morning. There were no
disturbances in any quarter Of the city, no
arrests nor any prisoners in the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-19

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, April rs
There we're l25 Beef Cattle 100 Sheep and
Lambs and so Cows and Springers on the mar
k,t to-day. Beef Cattle sold at from to &c )
clipped Sheep at from 4 to &c; wool do. at from
to Sc; Lambs at from to IS piece, and Cows
snd Springers at from 25 to SG5 per head The
majority Of the Lambs arriving are very lnte-
rior The market for Sheep, Cattle. &c, show
ed considerable activity.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-20

FRANK LEsLIE's Illustrated paper sees fit to pronounce the Administra- tion programme of dealing with the Indians a wretched failure" and proceeds to approve a plan it says is suggested by that peerless hypocrite Colyer, viz :: If the Americans, Mex jeans, Papagos and Pimas could only be induced to let the Apaches alone for two years, then the latter would be as easily managed as the Sioux and kindred tribes.
 What a splendid plan-to fill grave yards ill Arizona with poor mens What a humane mind must have con- ceived that certain plan-to make all the struggling pioneers of Arizona victims of Apache butchery. None but the chief of hypocrites and heart less men could or would have pro- claimed such plan.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-20

TIE Washington ID. O. Star, of December P, has this compliment to the disgraced Colyer;
 Vincent Colyer, Secretary of the Board of Indian Commissioners, to- day addressed a letter to Secretary Delano informing him that about 5000 Apache Inians have gone on the reservations. This number, says Mr. C., Is more than one-half of the roy ing Apaches, who are thus reaping the benefits of the "peace policy" 7" Mir. Colyer has proved himself such humbug, and so willing to be gulled, that very little reliance can be placed in his statements.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-20

THE following observations of the thermometer, rain gauge, etc., taken at the Observatory at Fort Yuma dur ing the past year, were kindly fur nished by a gentleman just arrived from that place and are authentic:
 The hottest day of the year was June 14th, the thermometer marking, at A. M., S3 degrees; at ? P. M., in the shade, 1l4 degrees; at 9 P. NJ, 90. Average, 95 degrees. The lowest point reached by the mercury was 34 degrees, about O. clock A. M, January 17th. The mean temperature for the year was 70 degrees.
 The total amount of cloudiness for the year was sufficient to obscure about one-tenth of the sky. This amount is supposed to be less than that observed at any other place. Total rainfall for the year, nine-nenths of an inch. The records of the U. $. A. Surgeon at the Post show that the ratio of sickness among the soldiers at Fort Yuma is about in the proportion of 15 cases per year to 100 men while at other posts the returns of the sur geons show that the proportion is 200 to every 100 men, or that every man has on an average at least two attacks year; showing exclusively that Fort Yuma is the most healthy place in the United States. - San Diego Union 7th.