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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14
FOREIGN NhN $.

The British House of Lords attempted to
bring up debate on the American Claims last
night but Lord Granville, OH the part of the
Government, declined to enter into the discus
sion. Lord Redesdale made a point that as
the North and South are plaintiffs against
England, they cannot recover because the
South was Il partner in the acts complained OF !!
The House called for the British case,
which will be submitted to II.
Lieut. Grant will remain in Rome until the
Goth. Gen. Sherman will proceed to Naples,
whence he will sail for the Crimea. He will
extend his tour to the Caucasus. The General
accom- anicd by Lieutenant Grant, had an au-
dicncc with Prince Humbert yesterday aud was
cordially received.
Mr.. John Jay, [. S. Minister TO Austria,
arrived at Rome yesterday for the purpose of
meeting Cen Sherman. At later hour in
the day both these gentlemen were presented
to King Victor Emmanuel, who gave them a
cordial reception.
kilograms from Bombay announce that the
assassination Of the Earl Of Mayo causes intense
excitement throughout Iu,lia. In Calcutta
and Bombay the murder is the universal theme
OF cQuNeTSdtlOu: anu I'LL puSlhcSo ID StloPeuaSH'
The Spanish Government invites tenders fol
the construction aud laying ola telegraph ca
Bile between Spain aud the Canaries, to be eX
tended to some Spanish possessions in Am
erica.
The day Of Thanksgiving for the recovery d
the Prince of Wales, the 9th Of February, i:
declared public holiday throug hout the British
Dominons.
The Prince of Wales is at Osborne, with the
Queen and royal family. He goes out daily
but his strength is not sufficiently restored tt
permit Of an Immediate visit to London.
The assassination of Lord Mayo, Governor
General Of India, was undoubtedly committed
by Wahabce, disciple of the tanatical sect
which rose in Arabia more than century ago
Elections in the Department Of Eure in
France were attended with great disorder. Num-
erous conflicts occurred between the opposing
parties.
Five hundreds pounds have been subscribed
towards fund to defray the expenses of the
proposed expedition in search of DIR. Living
stone.
The Pope will soon issue an cncyclical letter
on the subject of public instruction, and its re-
lations with Church and State.
It is rumored that an interview between the
Gar and Emperor of Brazil has been arranged
at Nice
Dispatches from Teheran state that the ia
mine in Persia continues with unabated fury,
many persons dying daily.
Slight shocks Of an earthquake were felt il
Lisbon last night No serious damage is re.
ported.
Mr. Denison, late Speaker of of the House
Commons has been gazetted as Fiscount Os
sington.
Small -pox is pronounced epidemic at Elin
burgh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14
ALEXANDRIA,, ' A.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUAhY II.

A letter from Mr.. Robert I. Conrad, OF
Winchester, on the Debt Question, has been
published. In the course Of this letter, Mr..
Conrad says THE credit Of our State, Of our
merchants and all other business men; the de-
mauds for lands, Immigration new enter
priSes--havc all been brought up by sudden
crash, as when one railroad train runs into
another. And this calamity is unmltgated,
for no possible relief to State or people can ac-
oue from it. Is it not sheer folly to abuse our
creditors and question the business of our debt,
when there is no escape from the obligation
The grounds taken for all this clamor against
the bill, too are so palpably uuteuab!e; the
inclusion in the bonds of back interest land
this the act of the Legislature several years
aso;) the character Of the bondholders, Nc,
&C., are all too easily answered. The bonds
are held exclusively by those who have the
greatest confidence and sympathy with the PEG
pie of Virginia. Brokers, rarely, if ever, are
the holders of bonds their business is to buy
and sell for others; and this very action has
ouadruplcd their ordinary profits by commits
stems upon sales and purchases Of bonds throw
upon the market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The action of the Board of Aldermen in or
dering bill of James EAtwisle, jr., amounting
tn So to- for medicine furnished the poor from
December % 1871, to February IL, 1872 was
concurred in.
rhe action of the Board Of Aldermen in
adopting the report of the Committee on the
P,:ur recommending th. payment of II bill of
w. y. Berkeley. amounting t" SSU 26, for goods
furnished the Aims House, WAS concurred in.
The action Of the Board Of Aldermen in adopt
ing the report of the Finance Committee, which
states that U. NJ. Monroe rendered MI official
bond n Guuger and Inspector of Liquors bu'
not within the time specified by law, and II 81
that office Is vacant, WAS conrurrrd IN.
m vet t. amend MI act authorizing the mum
hrrr3 81 III" buildings OF the city. PASSED by the
Board Of Aldermen, WAS amended by striking
out the -, srrtlun--thNt providing Tor atlXlng
numbers - vacant luts-and as amended passed
| by II vote of IL ayes -nnrs none
\ communication from Elizabeth Bro"kett
aSk!n. that property occupied by U. 3 troop:
during the war be relieved from taxation during
the time it was so occupied, referred by The
Board Of Aldermen to the Committee on Claims
was received from that Board md their actor
concurrcd in.
Mr. Pinn intrrdu ed the following resolution
which was lost by vote OF noes l2-Messrs
| Wheat Moore, NeAle, Hopkins Risheill, Stuart
Smith, Beach, Henderson, Hughes, Evans ant
! Shinn; Ayes 2-Messrs. Pnn and Claggett
Resolved That Il committee of three be ap
! pointed to investigate the financial affairs OF thl
/ Corporations and report to this Board.
! The Board then adjourned.
Tc,tc: HAROLD SNOWDEN. CFk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

North CAROLINA The Legislature adjour-
ned sine die yesterday The republicans claim
that the act redistricting the State Is perlna-
ture appprlonment not having yet become a
law. The Supreme Court decides the act Il"
the Legislature on the 9Th of April. 1911. con.
tcrriug power on the President Of the Scnat'
and Speaker of the House To appoint raIrnad
directors on behalf of lie Stale, uncnstltu-
tional, and sll~tains the Governor III his ar-
poi,,tmcuts This decision is ~ the Atlantic
laroad and carries with it the North Carroll
ia Central in effect sustaining the !ea.e OF
that road to tn. Pennsylvania Southern syn'li-
cate bv the acting directors. |, is claimed by
republicans that technical ini:naIIty makes
ynid Rams IN 5 election to The Senate Of thu
United State. II is understood that The Gov
ernor claims the ght tn appoint all directors o1
the State in AL the charitable institutions as
we'll as on raj roads, and will at once C
| thereon.
Prrg,syrRG AND WELDON RAILROAD
The sale IF Reuben Ragland of the 4 .j5 share:
IN the Petersburg and Weldon r.ilroad. held b!
the city of Petersburg, al the pric* of $50 PEI
share. was con>u'umatcd on Friday last. en- the
terms following: Ragland to pay in cash Slj4,
675. on the delivery of 1855 shares. t" vote
and draw dividends on ALL to give his hon,
for $249, 525, payable on August l*t. 1873. tt
bear six per cent. per annum interest, payable
semi-anuualIy, in February and August, Sc
cured by $500 shares of stock the stock unde
livered to be paid for 1T any time the city J:
ready to deliver or four months NOTICE afford
| ed him, interest to continue until payment !:
made. Mr.. Rngand is supposed to represent
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company South
ern States Syndicate. '-PaersLnrg Pr"9'rS'
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NEWS OF THE DAY.
40 sho'c Tie re,v age amd Lody ofhe Times


MesSls. Singer 4 Talcott, of Chicago, have
secured permission from the Illinois and Michi
gan Canal Commissioners to run boats from
hnrkport to Chicago on the cable plan The
cable will he laid in the middle Of the canal,
and grasped by 4 steam propeller with revoi-
wing clamp wl eel. 1t is expected that with
from, eight to ten well-la:lcn boats speed OF
i've miles per hour will be attained.
\ dispatch from Memphis says: The car
niva! to-day surpassed the most saugulne eX-
recitation of the projectors. The streets were
filled with the ma>krrs and the sidewalks were
blocked with spectators II is estimated thar
there were 10000 persons on the street. No
disturbance occurred Business was wholly
suspended.
Several members Of the Missouri Legislature
have tccn indicted by the Grand Jury at JET,
ftrsou City, for playing ''ken)' ana other
games prohibited by law.
There is now at Chicago, either in store OF
aAoat, nine million three hundred thousand
bushels Of grain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14
NtOi'l'Olc.
ATTEMPT TO Rob a NK.-Thc Pittsburg

ATTEMPT TO ROB a BANK. The Pittsburg
Commercial of the 10th says:
Between three aud four O'Clock yesterday
afternoon bold attempt was made to rob the
Arsenal Bank. The new cashier, Mr.. Eugene
Snowden, was attending to his duties in the
bank, when two medium sized men entered.
One of them engaged Mr.. Snowden in conyer-
sation for moment, when the other suddenly
threw about quarter of pound of cayenne
pepper in his eyes. The man who had been
talking to Mr. Snowden then jumped over the
counter, but with presence OF mind, Mr.. Snow
den drew revolver and fired where he suppo-
sed the man was, as he could not see This
alarmed the scoundrels and they ran from the
bank, leaving the door in opposite directions,
aud succeeded in making their escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

In general debate which sprung up in the
Senate yesterday, Mr.. Sumner took OCCASION
to reiterate his determination to emharrass
every measure of amnesty with his civil rights
amendment The notice, therefore, which Mr..
Trumbu!l gave that he should move to consider
the amnesty bill was lost by large vote, the
Senate preterring to so on with legitimate bus
mess to repeating the four weeks debate on
that subject The friends Of amnesty are quite
DISCOURAGED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The first colorcd jury in Car dime county
was cmpannelcd on last Monday, at Bowling
Green to try black man charged with steal
ing pair Of buggy shafts, and found him not
guilty.
Gentlemen from the North have recently
been in Fredericksburg examining the water
power there, and looking for desirable site
for cotton factory.
John L. Fcklen, before the war, citizen of
fredericksburg died at his residence in Dan
vile on Thursday night aged Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

Mr. Summers resolution of inquiry into the
sale of Government arms and ammunition to
France during the war with Germany is said
to have been prompted by Frenchman at
Washington, the Marquis de Chambrun Allu-
sions are made in conncxion with this matter.
to Gen. ingalls,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans
with great eclat Thousands of strangers from
all parts of the Union were present to witness
the novel spectacle. \ prominent feature of
the festivities, during the day, was the recep-
ton of the Grand Duke Alexis by Governor
Yarmouth at the City Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The I.ynchburg Iirginian says:-"|irglnia
needs now an economical govelnment-onc
that she can support and at the same time
1rese,rc tie public credit. Reforms can be eff
tected by converting the people in their sover.
elgn capacity, in the form Of State Constitu-
tional Convention. At the last election, this
was admitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The Book RoBBERY-The clergyman who
stole books from the Theological Library in
Cincinnati, has escaped with light sentence
On the trial the curious spectacle was present
ed Of a prosecuting attorney for the State
literally pleading the cause of the prisoner.
This gentleman, Mr.. Campbell, said that pub.
lie opinion was very much against the accused
but that the more be, Mr.. Campbell, had look
ed into the case, the more disincIined he had
felt to prosecute it at all. [tappears, however,
that the Librarian, feeling that he was held
responsible as custodian of the books, insisted
that the trial should go on. Mr. Campbell
thought, on the whole, that a case of larceny
had been made out, but was doubtful about
the Intent which constitutes the gi-t Of the
crime He was clearly anxious to get Nor
gan off. Judge Garter said he had no doubt
either of the taking of the books, or that the
prisoner meant to keep them. The upshot
was, that the Judge fined Morgan twenty-five
dollars, and then Immediately RENTED the fine
and costs aud the inference is, that there was
something about the unfortunate man bear
ing which pleaded for him more efectually
than the merits of his case, and inclined the
scale to mercy rather than to technical justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The House of Representatives yesterday
took up the Naval Appropriation bill, and
there ensued debate on it. Mr. Hale defended
the bill, but some of the Democrats stated their
purpose not to vote for it until they receive
FROM the Department statement of the
amounts received from the sales Of vessels and
materials
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The New York Tribune has long letter
from Washington by special writer who eS-
amiues tie whole question Of the American
case in the Alabama claims, as prepared Tor
the Geneva arbitration. He comes to the con-
clusion that We Lave oyerstcpped the matter
showing that it was supposed that branch OF
the subject had been disposed Of, and the Tri
hume seems to agree with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The tobacco tax was settled yesterday BY the
ways and means committee, by retaining the
tax on smoking tobacco and changing that on
plug tobacco from thirty-two to twenty-tour
cents pound. The appeal of the tobacco in
tcrest especially that from Virginia, for con
solidated or uniform tax of sixteen cents a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

Com. /, Maury has received letter from
the editor of the Journal Official of Versailles,
dated January sth, -, which speaks favorably
of a line of steamers and immigration to Nir-
giuia, and assures the support of that press and
the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

THE DEBT QUESTION IN WESTERN VIRGIN
IA.-1n the West Virginia State Convention,
on the eth inst, communication was read
showing the amount of Virginia bonds held by
the citizens of the State as ascertained by the
Governor under joint resolution Of the Legis-
lature of 1868. Gen. Wheat moved to refer
it, in connection with the report of the COM
missioners on the State debt, to a special com
mittee The object contemplated by the rcso-
luton is to consider the whole subject of the
State debt, not only with reference to settle
ment between the States, but also to the rights
of creditors of Virginia which should not be
overlooked This resolution demonstrated that
there is stong feeling in the convention in
favor of an entire reputation of their portion of
the debt be it great or small, aud SO. soon as
the resolution was reported Mr.. Woods, who is
an avowed repudiator moved to lay it on the
table. The motion was lost by vote Of % to
Is. Mr.. johnson moved to amend the resolll-
ton by lnstructing the committee to inquire as
to the expediency of saying nothing about the
State debt; which was adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

w. B. Stokes, tried in Washington, for pros
ecuting fraudulent claims against the govern
mcnt, while a member of Congress, has been
found -uiltv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

Horace Greeley. now, gives the Radical
managers more trouble than docs any body else
in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

REMARKS. The -four market is active at an
alranc III from - tn 30 cts. on the higher
z AIDES since the opening OF the week. Wheat Is
unchanged; offerings Of j24 bvshels red aud rs.
OF white. with sales Of the former at 10 Ion
prime. Cora is active at yesterday 5 quota
tlnl,s; offering: Of .474 bushels mixed aud 81
of yrow. with sales Of the former at Us and o..
Oats are firm: offerings u! 30 bushels, with sales
al D.. Corn meal brought - cts, with sales OF
81 bushels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The President has written note to Mr.
Forney, upon his +. 81 resignation as collector
of Philadelphia, which is brief: complimentary
and friendly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

Nss" Several communications aud other art-
cles intended for to-day's Gazette, but for
which we have not space will be inserted to-
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DIR. TUFTS HAIR DYE Is TIE BEST
IN IrSE feb lJ-cOI "
ess- 81. JOSEPH AND DESEEt
Cry RAILROAD COMPANY.
vi ItAILNVND NOH ~ II
FyrcI.TlyE OFFICE NO3 \ ASsAC ST,


EXECUTIVE OFFICE, No. 81 NAssAuSr.,
New YORK. February !, le72
The Coupons and registered interest due Feb
rllary Is, 1872, on the First Mortgage Eight per
Cent, g D. e. Gold Bonds e. d. and the Eight
per Cent. Is p. e. Gold FIRST MortE age Sinking
Fund Land Grant BordS, CIV. d. of the -
Joseph and Denver City Railroad Company.
will be paid at the office of the Farmers l.o"n
and Trust Company OF the City of New York
upon presentation and demand on and after that
d.tc, Free OF Tax.
FRANCIS A. COFFIN,
Asst Trcasurrr.
feb DIV ST. J. y. d. &. K. K Go.
Va. The Annual Meeting oftne Stock h"dcr>
of the Alexandria Library Company will b. he'd
mt the Library Room, in Germans ncw built
ing, King street on Monday, February lMh
AT s o'clock y. IN. full attendance is r.
queSted rs the future of the Library greatly de-
ponds upon the interest manifested by III"
Stockholders when in annual meeting assembled.
At this meeting President and eleven director,
must be chosen h kEMPEE.
Pres dt Alex. Library Go.
g. VIM RAMSAY Secretary. feb 5-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

LoUDoUN CoUNTY.-An encouraging inlica-
ton Of the speedy advent of glorious time,
is the interest, in public improvements, which
is being awakened in every part Of the county
and which is taking form and shape in schemes,
that will convey the facilities which public i'm
provements afford, within the reach of every
part of it. There is no longer any doubt about
the extension Of the W. x 0. R. r. Work
will soon be commenced upon it. and the peo-
pie of the county will not suffer it to stop short
Gifts Western boundary. We believe that be-
fore the beginning of another year the road
will reach Snickersvillc, the bearer of richest
blessings to be scattered for miles on either side
of the line of the road. And then we will have
turnpikes to feed the road One from Lincoln
to Purcellvillc, and one from HilSboro' to
Round Hill are talked Of; and when the people
fud out how easily these roads can be made
they will not be long in making them --Lou-
DOM Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

The largest grapevine in the world is a
Santa Barbara, California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

WIN. n. BERkLEI -,
w Has received large assortment OF 20
MESTlC GOODS, purchased before III" VI,
vance which he is selling on the very ''''
terms. He invites his friends from city "I.''
country to give him nj early call, a. II vi" '
to their interest tn do So.
Bleached and Brown Cottons, in nj thr lo,"'
lar makes; Fancy Prints, Cling CHAINS, Pln" C','
tons, with many other desirable ard rnr'P
goods. len !"
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MI IS KEEU.
UfEU.

ms" NoTirE.-The members Of Osceola Tribe
No |, Improved Order Of Red Men, are re-
qucstcu lu meet at their wigwam on King st.
tomorrow. 18th sun, at the ID run, sitting sun
e.. 5. d. 3Sl, for The purpose of attending the
funeral of our deceased brother, II ESEY STUDS
By order of the Tribe:
feb l4-lt VIM A. SIsSoS, Chief of RccS.
4 LkNANDKIA INSURANCE COMP Y,
n February l4th, 1872.
The Directors of the Alexandria insurance
Company have declared dividend OF ten per
ccnt,lrn upon the paid up capital, payable at the
office OF the Company on March lSt, io!2
MORTON MARYE,
feb l4-tMl Secretary and Treas.
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Board OF INDIAN COMMISSIONERS,

DUAKU UF lNITIAN NVNI tINNI'TNF'T'7'
WAslIISGToS. b. G., JAN 81, ISL
Rrr r. g.. CHdnry:
Dear Sir IL am under many obligations. far
your prompt aid at short hand writing IN r"li"N-
ing this office of considerable accumulated cor
respond"nce The neat md efficient manner II.
which the work was done rs well MS your per
snnal courtesy, add much to these Obligation,
Trusting Others may have the benefit Of your
valuable services n well ~ myself, | am, d''
sir, very truly yours,
feb 9-1w VINCENT toLfEE
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DHONOGRAPHY.
REV. r. g. CLANCY. AN, Teacher.

Private classes will be- formed in Washingt"n
city, d. c., and Alexandria Va. Mr.. {. h'>
had u or IA years experience in teaching thu
beautiful art; WAS taught by Mr.. Pitrnan, o."
author of the system Terms moderate. Refer,
to DR.. H. Snuwden, and q. II. Mushbach. est.
Alexandria, and to Hon. Judge Geo. J.; Fl>h"r
and Hon Vincent Colyer. See letter. Thursday
evening, from to 9p. m, AlexandriM; FRIDAY
and Tuesday evenings, Washington city, do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

i-1RT or .4LEk.J.s-IsHs.3.F EB ~. If
sun RIOS E............. GA MOON SET>........ll "a
Sun SErs.-.-. ...... $50
ARRIVED.
Schr Cornclia, Haynes, Norfolk, machinery
to + K Windsor
SAILED.
Steamer Utility NickrrSon, Norwich by
American Coal Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-14

GMALL HAMS aud Sugar-cured Breasts FOR
- sale by G. VIM RAMSAY,
feb 10 S. E. cor. King and st. Asaph sts
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letter from Prince VIM. Go.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette |
HAYMARKET. Feb. live are having the
first rain for several mouths, and are now mud
bound, and can only sit quietly by our fires
and await the coming Of the 'Gazette' for
news of the outside world. How about our
Legislature, from which we anticipated so
much good? They have retreuched with a
Vengeance We do not wish to hear any thing
more from some of our Conservative candidates
about ''carpet-baggers. : Can it be that there
is not brains enough in the Virginia LegiSla-
ture to extrcate themselves from this mlser-
able muddIe? How much more to their credit
it would have been had they Jour legislators)
adopted the suggestions of Gov. Walker, to
begin retrenching in the Legislature itself
This would have been bona hde evidence to
their constituency of an interest in their vel
fare. Why tamper with the credit of Virginia
What Virginian would not rather pay few do
lars more in taxes than be snuhbed when we
asks for credit outside Of the State The fact
is, some of our delegates have carried with
them to Richmond the same policy adopted
at home, to put off paying as long as possible,
hoping (Micawber-lkc) that something might
turn up which would not make it necessary to
pay at all
We are pleased to see, by the report of the
chairman Of the Commercial Exchange Com
mittee, the decided Improvement in Alexandria
affairs. As class the commission merchants
of Alexandria will bear favorable comparison
with those Of any city in the co'c'try, and no
market affords better price for produce than
that of Alexandria.
Considering the season Of the year we can
not complain of the business done at the depot
recnntlv erected here j