Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.
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The New York Journal of Commerce thinks
that one of the principal objects Of the Japa-
nesc mission to this country is to float a loan
in the American market-in other words, to
borrow money Japan, it says, has lately been
studying up the mysteries OF Mr.. Boutwell, $
finance, and it is said that she possesses genl-
US who actually understands the Boutwelllan
system, syndicates and all, and is anxious to
try it on Japan.
Andrew J. Jones: late president Of the Wes-
tern Railroad Company, charged with frau
dulent use of the bonds Of the company, was
| tried before the superior court OF Moore coun-
ty, North Carolina last week, convicted and
sentenced to pay fine of $4,000 and to be
imprisoned Que year in the penitentiary. Tic
takes an appeal to the Supreme Court
The regular mail steamer from the western
coast of Africa which arrived at Liverpool
yesterday brings the intelligence that President
| Roye of Liberia, who was imprisoned for GER
tain illegal acts committed while in office, and
who escaped was drowned in the harbor of
Monrovia while endeavoring to swim to the
steamer just before its departure for Liverpool.
Dr. Jaynes granite building on Chestnut
street, Philadelphia was nearly destroyed by
fire last night. The building belongs to the es-
tate of the late Dr. David jayne and the loss is
probably covered by insurance Shannon's tea
store adjoining Jayne's drug store, was delug
| ed with water, and large stock Oftea and cot
| fee ruined.
General Porter, the Presidents Secretary, in
his examination by the Senatorial lnvestiga-
ton Committee yesterday, denied the accusa-
ton that Leet and Stocking were backed up by
the Influence Of the "White House" in couduc-
ting the General Order business of the New
York Custom House.
H. H. Helper issues an address from Sails
bury, n. C., to the honest republicans Of
that State calling on them to accredit delega-
ton to the Cincinnati convention. lie con-
tends that another four years of such republi.
canism as is now maintained in North Carolina
will bring it down to ''infamy and disgrace.
1t has come to light that one Of the Louis
lana State Senators named Lewis was bribed by
Governor Yarmouth to support his admins
tration in the Legislature, and $4,000 were
deposited in New Orleans bank to be paid to
him when ne fulfilled the terms of the written
agreement.
City elections were held in Maine yesterday,
Portland re elects Republican mayor. Lew
iston elects Republican by 52S majority; the
Democratic candidate last year was elected by
s. majority. Other towns head from show
little change from last years $ vote.
1t is reported from London that treaty has
been concluded between Brazil and Paraguay,
by which the former continues to exercise
protectorate over the latter, which, besides
rta-n m n
the expenses of the protectorate.
The barge A. B. Hill, laden with lime, and
having on board crew of two white men and
one colored, is supposed to have been sunk by
the gale last Saturday morning near New Point
in Chesapeake Bay, and all hands lost.
A London Times dispatch from Paris says
General l. Admirault has reconsidered his de-
termination to retire from the Governorship of
Paris, which position he threatened to resign
because the Rappe was allowed to appear.
President Theirs yesterday, in reply to dep
utation of Englishmen, stated that the pres
ent passport system was only temporary and
nromiscd encoura cement for the tunnel pro-
ject.
A large meeting was held at ST. Louis yes
terday in the interest of the national Sangerfest
next June. \ liberal subscription was made
to construct an immense building.
The wooden manufacturers of New England
were before the House Committee on Ways
and Means yesterday to oppose the present ia
riff on imported woods and cloths
The press Of California severely condemn the
sending of General Howard on mission to the
Apaches, now that General Crook is about to
take the field.
Resolutions have been offered in the Ohio
Senate asking Congress to vote an amendment
to the national constitution, making foreign
born citizens eligible to the Presidency.
Pere Hyacinthe delivered an address at a
Protestant meeting in Rome last night on the
diffusion of the Bible.
Late foreign papers announce the death of
NJ. Alex. Meatine, Russian Minister of the
Interior
The New York Assembly committee have
agreed to report in favor Of the repeal of the
Erie directors classification act.
j. S. Belcher, Merryville, California, has
been appointed to the Supreme bench, vice
Sprague, deceased.
Mrs Bramlette wife of Governor Bramlette,
died at Louisville yesterday
The railroad fare from New York to New
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