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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, December IL, 1872.


- --A j SENATE.
Iu the Senate, to-day Mr. Johnston, of Va,
presented q number of memorials from Virgin
ia asking the passage of the French Spolation
bill.
On the motion of Mr. Lewis, of Va, the
Committee on Claims were discharged from
the consideration of the claim of j. NJ. Rams
burg, and that leave be granted to withdraw
the same.
=. A resolution was introduced for surveys for q
ship canal from the Mississippi river to the
harbor Of Fernandina on the Atlantic coast.
The Senate at l2:4O took up House bill for
recognizing the Internal Revenue Bureau and
diminishing the number of officers thereof.
Mr.. Sumner favored the collection Of the
whole Internal Revenue by stamps.
. Mr.. Anthony explained that the liquor and
tobacco tax could not be collected by stamps.
Officers were required to enforce the collection
of the tax. -......---..--
Mr.. Trumbull favored the reduction of the
number Of officers of the Internal Revenue.
He complained that the Internal Revenue Dis
tricts had not been consolidated as required by
law. The present law required less officers
than the one before the Senate, although this
bill was entitled an act to reduce the officers.
The discussion was continued.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House Of Representatives considered
the Senate bill authorizing the change of Z. S.
registered bonds to coupon bonds.
Mr. Holman, of Ind, opposed the bill, and
Mr. Dawes, of Mass, spoke In its favor, and
it was finally passed on yea and nay vote
Att :3O the House went into Committee on
the Whole and resumed the consideration of the
Pension and Homestead bills reported yester-
day. 4
The bill will probably pass this afternoon
LATER.
At $50 D. NJ. the House is still in session
considering the Pension and Homestead bills.
THE WATER LINE.
There is beginning to be some interest felt in
the District on the subject of obtaining national
aid to carry the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal to
the Ohio river in accordance with the original
design. The fact, however, that absolute title
to the James River and Kanawha Canal will
be conveyed and that canal made sub
stantially free channel of transportation
at once, while there would be very much
opposition to such course in the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal, gives the kanawha canal
scheme vast advantage. 1t is, however i'm
possible to overestimate the advantages which
would enure to the District cities, and especi-
ally to Alexandria, if the terminus of the great
canal tboroughtare from the West could be
made at these points on the Potomac.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ISuccial DISPATCHES to the Alexandria Gazette
Further Particulars of the Late New
York Fire.

H., L. q
victim of the Fifth Avenue Hotel fire, died in
great agony at Bellevue hospital yesterday.
The fire originated, according to evidence be-
fore the fire marshal, in servants room on
the third floor One of the proprletors says,
however, the origin of the fire is not at all
known. Another Of the proprletors says, he
ordered an alarm to be given after the discovery
of the fire.. Both are of the opinion that the
Door girls met their death from sutfocatlon.
The los. on the building will be only $4,000.
The furniture was damaged to the extent Of
$4,000. An eye witness says there is no
doubt that if an alarm had been sounded on
the discovery Of the fire, the girls would have
been rescued The general impression Is that
the hotel proprietors, ID their anxiety to save
the furniture and carpets wanted to put the
fire out themselves The loud piercing screeches
of the girls on the top floor were distinctly
heard in the basement At this time tho ire
had made great Roadway, but even then hotel
employee, whose attention was directed to the
great glare said "Oh, its nothing, and again,
s.These girls will scare the guests If they 60
on that way" General Shaler, fire official.
says the alarm was not given, soon enough.
Chief Engineer Perly says the location OF the
FIRE was first telegraphed to him at eighteen
minutes past eleven the foreman were on the
ground FIVE minutes later. He thinks there
was unaccountable delay at the hotel IN giving
the alarm. The tortuous ways OF the interior
of the building prevented the .freuen dong
yery effective service The fremen of one
company says that at first he was refused adj
mittaDce to the hotel with the excuse that they
didn't want panic among the guests. he
fnally Insisted on entering. The fire. marshal
say nothing like sufficient precautions, had
been taken 70 guard against loss oil life, IN
event of a fire at the hotel that he finds
no efforts were made in the hotel to re-
scue the girls. He thinks the authorities
were so concerned about the baggage OF
the puests that human lives where forgot
ten: besides the workmen were looking
after the baggage instead Of attempting to res
cue the endangered people. An employee
saws he Intellectually endeavored to tear Oft the
screens of the windows where the girls were con-
fined. Over twenty. FIVE thousand persons went
70 the moreue Yesterday. The sights there were
Of the gastliest character. The press ofthis city
calls for thorough investigation Six bodies
are vet uprecognized. Three of these cannot be
identified, Some of the bodies lonk like mum
mics they are SO blackened. Three OF the
roasted victims we're found in room as though
burned embracing each other. A great deal
Of indignation is manifested towards the au-
thorities at their course in sending the corpses
of the unfortunates to be stared at 10 all their
horrid disbursement at the morgue, which Is
intended only for the reception OF unknown
dead Some chartably disposed clslsens pro-
pose aid to the relatives OF the burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
The Markets.

New YORK, Dec. 12.-Stocks steady Gold
weak at l2s Money firm at I. Virginia Is Al {;
new So Flour dull. Wheat worry quiet Corn
firm.
BALTIMORE Dec. l2-Virginia IS, CONSOLE
dated 81 bid to-day. Cotton finn; low mid.
dlings l81alS4. Flour firm, with q good local
demand; none for export; prices unchanged.
do ls5a2o5 choice amber 2l0a2I5; good to prime
red l95a2O5 common to fair do. l7Oal9O; red
Western l65ul75; amber Western l8OalS5. Corn
firm stock scarce; white Southern 62a64; yell
low Southern 60; mixed Western 62aG3: Oats
firm; stock scarce; Southern 46a5o; W estern
mixed 45ta4S; do. white 48a50. Rye quiet and
unchanged. Hay firm; Western 3OaS35; Penn
nia S35
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

THE Ice CRop.-Several Of the ice dealers
and owners of ice houses are making arrange
ments for gathering and storing their Ice crop
tor -nert seasons use. It was reported this
morning that water was let on the Canal last
night, to depth sufficient to allow all the ice
houses to be filled trom the ice that the pre-
vsiling cool weather will make upon it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
Weather Report.

Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, II a. 10.
Probabilities the Northwest and the
Upper Lakes and thence to the Ohio valley,
southeasterly to southwesterly winds, increas-
ing cloudiness, falling barometers aud higher
temperatures In the Gulf and South Allan
tic States northerly winds high barometers,
low temperatures. partly cloudy and clearing
weather. Over the Lower Lakes and St.
Lawrence valley generally clear weather, with
increasing Temperature, diminishing pressure
and winds backing to southwesterly and south
easterly In the Middle and Eastern States
partly cloudy weather, high, but decreasing
pressures, increasing temperatures and posi-
bly, occasional light snow along the immediate
coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

RUNNING HYDRAUNTs-T police, at the
instance of the President of the Water Com
pany, have reported the names of those per-
sons who by allowing their hydraunts to run,
have rendered the side walks 10 front of their
premises dangerous by the accumulation there
on of ice, and as such persons are Offenders
against law of the Corporation and against a
regulation of the Water Company, they will DO
proceeded against as the law 10 one instance
and the regulation in the other directs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

OYSTERS -There are no oysters now at the
dock unsold and unless the weather speedily mod
crates and the river opens, there will soon be
dearth of whatray now be considered one ofthe
necessary articles of food in this market,
aud supplies will have to be ordered by rail
from Annapolis or Baltimore. :, fortunately
some of the dealers have large stocks on hand.
The tug Atlantic which arrived up this morn
ing, reports one vessel loaded with oysters ice
bound in Quantico Bay. .......=
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

HOSPITAL The ladies who have undertak ken
to establish hospital here and who will solicit
contributions for that object in day or two,
contemplate renting, leasing or tuying the
building on Wolfe street, adjoining the Female
Orphan Asylum, known as the Widows Home,
for that purpose provided the house they have
rented on Duke street shall prove insufficient TO
afford the REQUIRED accommodation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

To TAX PAYERS The City Sergeant hav-
ing had the State tax bills for 1872 put In his
hands for collection, very politely requests all
Indebted TO settle up, thereby saving trouble
and expense to that officer and the delinquent.
It has to be done, and the sooner the better:
like dose Of medicine, very naucious, but
when taken, the good effects are felt afterwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

For THE PEN1rENTIARY. Sheriff O'Neal,
with J. W. Graves and policeman James Walk
er, as guard, left here this morning for Rich
mond, having in charge William Williams,
colored, sentenced to the penitentiary tor flve
wears for robbery, and John Rollins, co9redi,
sentenced to eighteen years for murder. Both
we're ironed, and Williams pretended to havesa
violent fit lust as he was leaving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

q j. 4 E E d,
D. No "A south Fairfax street,
Calls the attention of housekeepers to the fac
that he is daily receiving large supgIle4s: OF q
BUTTER He a'so keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of FRESH MEATS Spare Rihs, Chine
Pieces, Pigs Feet Hogs Heads and Pure Sau-
sage and Mince Meat. Is now curing large
quantity of FAMILY BACON. Pure LEA
LARD, put up in small packages expressly Tor
family use. He also has on hand choice + a NJ
lily GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. Pure
Crab Apple Cider, Cider Vinegar, RsIsins, Cur
rants, Citron, Lemon Peel, &c. Please give
him Gull dee y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

NOTICE.
l have rcftted and thoroughly repaired
old CAMERON DlSTlLLEKY,"
and added thereto large G1Ppssrs St, ILL., R RRS
COPPER-DI5TILLED RYE and BARLEY
MALT WHISTLES made in this country.
| have resumed full operations, and am pre-
pared to sell to the trade on favorable terms
either free or in bond.
ny DARLINGTON RYE WHIsKEY'"
made from No. l bolted rye -four. Samples
sent Tree of charge if desired, or can be seen at
my store, No. 80 King street. AieXandrls, Va,
or ut p. l. H. j. Fcgan's, No. 466 Pcnnsy lvanla
inventor of this brand, and as there has been
put on the market an imitation thereof, l have
been induced to have the said brand copy
righted.
Having an experience of twenty three years
in the manufacture of Liquors, and using the
best Grain, l challenge competition.
l guarantee all liquors sold by me to give sat-
isfacton as represented if not, they can be re-
turned and the money shall be refunded.
| have now in store and for sale to the trade
ARLINGTON RYE WHlSKEY.
CAMERON
LONE STAR
MAGNOLIA
MOUNTAIN
All the above brands are of my own distilla-
ton. Also in store and for sale
MOORES PURE RYE.
RoBiNso N & RUFF's Do.
kAMEY SCOTCH WHlSkE1.
HOLLAND GIN.
JAMAICA RC NJ.
PORT and SHERRY WINES.
Thankful to my friends for past faTors, re-
spectfully solicit their future patronage ! have
leased warehouse No. 38 King street, Alexan-
dria. Va, where 7 will be glad to see al my
friends.
dec 11-2m PEIEk hGAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

RAILROADS. Nearly the whole. of the old
railroad bridge across the Potomac has been
taken down, and the work Of removal is pro
ceeding as rapidly as possible. Inc graoinS
Washington railroad is being pushed forward
with vigor, but the double rails cannot be 'ald
until next year. .,,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

LOCAL BkEFITlES.

The weather continues to moderate, but the
river is still full of ice.
Supplies of pork, from the country, continue
to come in quite freely.
Among the patents issued this week. was
one for James G. Hill, of this city, for lining
for furnaces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
Credit Mobilier-Government Loan.

New YORK, Dec l2.-Washington dis
matches have the following: The Credit Mo-
bilier Investigation is to be held with closed
doors
1t is said that representatives OF syn
dictate of German ban kers are ready to take
the whole tour and a-ha4f and i've per cent
funded loan for a commission OF = per cent
leaving the Treasury free of all expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

REPORT The report Of the tearing up of
the railroad track in the depot of the B. Il ..
R. R., in Washington, by the Board Of Public
Works, current in this city this morning, orig
mated it is said, from some repairs in progress
tbera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

ADpaIIing Loss Of Life.

LONDON, Dec. l2-Iutelligence of marine
disaster, attended with an appalling loss of Life
has just reached this city The ship franklin,
which sailed from Hamburg several days ago
for San Francisco, with large number of eml-
grants on board, stranded on the coast OF lie
land, an island of the Netherlands in the
North Sea, and went to pieces. Eighty per
sous are known to have perished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
Shin Ashore.

QUEBEC, Dec. 12.--The ship Oneida which
cleared hence on the 18th of November, Is
a shore at Port Abcrnc and will be total loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
Postal telegraph Line.

New YORK. Nov l2.-President Orion, O.
the Western Union Telegraph Company, is tc
be heard before the appropriation committee
ON Monday in reference to the postal telegraph
lipo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12
Death of Edwin Forrest.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l2.-Edwin Forrest,
the tragedlan, fell dead this morning while
dressing at his residence 10 North Broad street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

CHANGE OF HoURs.-As will be seen by q
notice in another column, on and after to.mor-
row the first trip of the Washington ferry boats
will be made at S a. N. and the last at p. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

RAIDERS FATE. Willis Foley, who, with
readyman John Nightingale, went on a rald
n;ybt before last, in which they seized and bore
off from his own domicil, a man who refused
to let them have liquor without money, was
fined by the Mayor this morning his partner I
was examined yesterday evening and will be
cusnnnied. = -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

REv1Grous REyIvALs. The religious re7
viyals in progress in the Methodist Protestant
md Methodist Episcopal churches continue to
attract large numbers to those churches e. the
mrhtlv meetings being usually crowded. There
- az :, No mourners, however, lest night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

Dr. MUNSEY. "A gentleman who returned
from Baltimore, last night, confirms the melan-
choIy report which has been in circulation for
some time past concerning the indisposition of
Rev.Dr. Munsey. who was stationed in this city
few years ago, and whose brilliancy and ele-
uuence had won for him an extended reputa-
ton Owing to excessive mental labor his
brain has become affected it is to
be hoped-aud for the present. at least, he has
been relieved of all his Duties and is undergo
ing medical treatment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

STREET GRADING The contractors Tor
grading Oronoco and north Pitt streets were at
work on the latter this morning, and VIII nave re
made valuable Improvement when they Shall
have filled up the gged and unslghttly guI!ey
there. once known as piper 8 Cove. =, -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

THE WEATHER The weather to-day ha
been cold and clustering, with spit Of
snow early in the afternoon.
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.4.UISE,HE.N'TS.
1923. NEW YEARS EVE

o7O . NEW YEARS EVE.
GRAND BALL TO BE GIVEN BY THE
SUN FIRE COMPANY, NO. 2,
SAREPTA HALL,
TUESDAY, December 81, 1872
Professor COOKS BAND has been engaged
for the occasion. The proceeds will be devoted
to arranging their new house in q manner be-
coming the old company.
Committee of Arrangements-John W. Ira
vers, j., Andrew Sullivan, Geo. Sullivan, VIM.
Markell F. Neale, F. Travers, Robt: Williams,
A. Wsrng, John Sullivan and a; McCuen
Reception COMMUNICATION. Hugh Latham,
Capt james NJ. Steuart BENZ. Barton, esq.,, D..
L. Snoot esq, Dr. J. s. johnson and William
Thomas Hall, Treasurer Tickets 81, admit
ting gentleman and ladies. doc lo-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

Town CLocK.-The town clock, the arrival
of which was noticed in yesterdays Gazette
wa. raised to the steeple Of the new market
house as soon as it reached here, and Will De
nut in position when the dials and the man u,
who is to adjust it arrive, which WILL proDaoly
be some time next week. {. 10 :" - a'.+
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

Attention is directed to the advertisement, i'll
another column, of the French system of dress
cutting. Those who have, tried the system
pronounce it an excellent one, by which perfect
fits in dress making are secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

e~LAD1Es' MISSES AND CHlLDKEN's Doors
AND SHoEs-We are this day receiving full
line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Boots and
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use cmbrac-
dently believe to be the very best stock in the
city. We solicit purchasers to call and exam
inc for themselves, as they will be sold at low
prices. loot 3 WADDEY's, "a King st.
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GORGE McBURNEY d son,

~ EORGE NJ CB U Il n Ely d 9 ON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT; ALSO EASTERN and POrO-
MAC HERRING and Nj ACkEREL.
NOS. l66 A N d ITO kI Nc STR + 4 T,
Washington Hall Buiding,)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Orders promptly filled. jan l8-tf
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CITY ITEMS.

TEETH IN Ruins are sure drawback on per-
sonal appearance and personal comfort. There
fore keep them in good repair with that cstaD,
lished antidota for all the diseases that assail
them, fragrant SozoDoST dec 9-eol"
FINE WooLENs by the yard to consumers or
to the trade. Sales room second floor, en-
GEORGE G. HENNING,
No. 4l0 It'll street, N. W.,
dec 9-eolw Washington, ID. c.
My wife and beth are dry with our
I.lOs UMBRELLA.
This Umbrella is positively waterproof, and
will not fade. For sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

JOHN T. BURRAGE
Is now prepared to manufacture HAIR DYE,
in any quantity, from twenty-five cents worth
up he wishes to call the attention Of the peo'
pfe to it.. 1t dyes natural black. A trial is
ali he asks Warranted not to wash off. Per-
fectly harmless No. ~ Fairfax street, between
King and Cameron. nov Il
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~ ;" STUN '
F. G. SWAINE
Wouldinform his friends and the public gener-
ally that he has leased the store on the of
Cameron and Royal Streets 81. 9. Milburn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. %
Royal street. frst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can De found at all times fresh Roll But
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Hominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn, &C., sc. Gail and exam
ina feb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

MY~SpHcIAL NoTICE-GENTs' EXTRA FINE
BOOTS AND SHoEs-We have just received Il
fresh supply of Gents Extra Fine, hand-sew
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description
which we unhesitatingly recommend to be the
very best on sale in the city.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct3 "a King street, Alexandria, Va.
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cannot be surpassed, and are willing to have
them compared with any in the market
We have everything in the FINE GROCERY
LINE
SHELF GOODS of all kinds fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from US that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated in price,
and surpassed in quality.
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No. II north Royal street,
iy l2-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-12

COLUMBIA FIRE CoMPANY.-A meeting of
the Columbia Fire Company was held last
night. VIM. Kilgour, President in the chair
\ committee consisting Of Messrs. R,heill,
Janney, Falls, Herbner and Strauss was APP
pointed to confer with committees from other
companies in relation to a parade ON the 22d
of February. Mr.. klgour made an address
TO the company, and stated that he would not
serve az President again, as he had held that
office for two years, aud be thought the honor
should be divided among the members as there.
were others entitled to that position he thanked
the company for their kindness to him while at
their head, and would do all in bis power to ad-
vance the interests of the company as one of it's
members The annual election of officers will
take place at the regular meeting 10 January,
1873. ..-
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L. Schwartz IL Co.,
SAREPTA CLOTHING HALL,

n B.-We are also in receipt Of an immense
stock of Umbrellas from the late Boston fire,
among which are many fno Serge, Alpacas and
Scotch Ginghams, and lower grades which we
sell frem SOC upwards.