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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Gustavus Metfeldt,
a grocer on Virginia avenue, committed suicide
last night, by shooting himself through the
head With a navy revolver. He had been
drinking freely throughout the day;
Ia the case of Collins, the ALLEGED deiaulting
pension agent, the Investigation is brought to a
stand still tor the present by reason of the fall
ure of the Secretary of the Interior to return
the papers seized by his order, in Collin Office,
to the accounting officers Of the treasury.
Mr. Ehle, charged with the theft Of vouchers
from the third auditors Office, still lies in Jail,
being unable to obtain the $4,000 bail requir-
cd by the court in his case.
Capt. Henry J. Dutant, of the second dis
trct regiment during the late war, died last
night at his residence The deceased is one
of the we'll known Dubaut brothers of Wash
iDgton.
Wm. Newton. eoloTed, who has n been in jail
another colored man, in a restaurant on Penn
sylvania avenue, few nights ago, has been re-
leased on 1900 bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

In the case Of Miss King of Henrico county,
Va, heretofore reported, the coroner S jury on
Saturday last returned the following verdict
THAT she came to her death by medicines ad,
ministered by n A. H. Goddin to produce
abortion, through the instigation of Wesley NJ.
Brock Both these parties have been ares
ted and sent on for Indictment, bail being refus-
ed
Mr.. Owen of London, England, the fore,
runner of number of English gentlemen, who
propose to come to Virginia in the early
spring. is visiting Richmond and other point:
in the State with a view of purchasing land
and locating.
A fire in Richmond last night destroyed j.
J. Montague sash and blind factory and c.
r. Palmer's pillow casting shops. Loss $50 600
Judge Bond is expected to open the L. S.
Circuit Court 10 Richmond on the 2oth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY -.

Mr.. Sumner in his speech yesterday, IN the
Senate. on his resolution for committee to
inquire into the violation of neutrality on the
part of the government in selling firearms to
the French government during the late war
between France and Germany and the alleged
corruption of government officials herewith,
coutended, first, that the administration had
sold arms and fixed ammunition to an agent OF
the French government and Secoud, that
there was discrepancy OF two millions of dol
lars between the amount received for the
arms and the amount the government
actually received. His charges and allega-
TOMS were denied by administration Sena-
tors. While this was going on in the Senate,
Messrs. Beck. Morgan, Niblack aud Cox, on
behalf of the democratic side, made the direct
charge that the Navy Department had, in VIC
lation of Law, spent millions upon millions,
which they had received from the sale of YES
sells and other materials at prices from one
half to two.thirds below their first cost, and
had rendered no account of the most extraor-
binary transaction. The House unanimously
adopted resolution calling on the Navy De-
partmcnt for an explanation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
From New York.

New YORK. Feb. l5.-On the night of the
18th instant a locomotive boiler exploded at
the Suuuehanpa depot, on the Erie road
causing a tremendous smash up The locomo-
tive which was behind the exploded one push
ing it ran into the caboosc vi the train and
made a complete wreck The conductor and
four other persons were i'll il at The time and all
were severely scalded Patrick Mccoy was
killed On one side of the track an old man
was found with two ribs broken and large
hole cut in one of his legs. On the ether SIDE
of the track was his son with his legs uaugled
The caboosc took fire but was subsequently eX
tinguished.
ODonovan Rossa's petition claiming the
Senatorial seat OF Tweed will be laid before the
Legislature tomorrow Rosa brings testIuo-
ny to show that at least six thousand votes
which were registered in favor OF his opponent
belonged, of right, to him.
The Board OF Audit yesterday allowed claims
amounting to over S3OO,00
The Governing Committee of the Stock Ex
change last evening decided that the new stock
of the Hannibal and st. Joseph Railroad will
not be a good delivery for thirty days from tn"
18th Instant.
The steamship Republic from Liverpool
on the Slh. encountered furious hurricane and
mountainous sea. lasting forty eight hours
during which all the boats excepting one were
washed overheard and considerable damage
done the upper part of the steamer, MIR. VIII
lans, second officer. was struck by fearful
sea breaking his lett thigh, dlslocating his ankle
and otherwise njurung him.
In the Oyer and Terminer cour1 this morning
evidence was continued, on behalf OF Sto kes as
to irregularities in cmpannelling the Grand jury
Anthony c. Jones aud j. CieSkl, charged
with firing a number Of their houses to obtain
the amount of the policies FROM the INSURANCE
companies. were committed to jail IN default Of
bail, to await the action of the Grand jury.
4 hackman named James o Brieu was
found on horse car track in the eastern part
Of Brooklyn early yesterday morning with his
head cut open and otherwise injured. lie has
been unconscious since. 1t is not known whcth-
CIR it was an accident or an attempt at murder.
Collector Arthur states that the present
general order system will be continued only
until new plan can be approved, which will
probably be soon, but what the change Is ut
present will not be divulged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

G.Ey-The remarks Of a member of the Board of
Aldermen, on Tuesday night, in reference to
the amount Of gas consumed by the str ct LAMPS
are incorrect in some particulars There is
placed in the cellar under the drug store at the
southwest corner of Prince and Fairfax streets
a meter, the state OF which is taken as regularly
as that of any consumer The gas passes through
the meter before it reaches the lampat the above
corner, and whatever the meter registers Is the
amount consumed hy the lamp, and whatever
one lamp consumes it is supposed every other con-
sunes us they are all lighted and extngulshed
III about the same time.
The street lamps have six feet burners and
when lighted are turned with Il full head
which is continued until they are extinguished.
But be this as it may. AIN governed entirely by
the meter. and whatever it registers is the
amount consumed just rs much rs that which
passes through the meter of private consumer
In the last report of the consumption OF gas by
the street lamps it WAS for sixteen months in
stead of twelve.
1t has always been the custom to charge the
city at the same rates rs private consumers.
j. ROSBCRY Supt of Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
Steamer Sunk.

CINCINNATI Feb l5.-About o elock this
morning the steamer Belle Vernon loaded for
New Orleans, lying at the mouth OF the Lick
ing river, was struck by a large cake of ice
and Immediately sunk. She had on board
four hundred tons of freight, much Of it of a
perishable character The boat was valued at
$50, 900 and was owned by the Cincinnati, Lou
isyille and New Orleans Packet Company.
She was fully insured. The total loss will pro-
bably reach SlNQ,U0O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
From Mexico.

New YORK, Feb. IA special dispatch
FROM Matamoras of the 18th instant says a
party of Texans under Juan Munohe have
crossed into Guerrero and threaten Mier. They
are in operation in the interest ofJuarez. Qui-
roga has sent force from Camargo to oppose
the revolutionary cavalry at Reynosa, twenty
leagues hence. The attack on Matamoras has
been postponed until the fall of San Luis, which
is hourly expected The rout, of Rocha by
Diaz near Pueblo is reported. Rocha brother
WAS wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
COMMUNICATED.

In the column of Local News" published in
the Gazette for February 18th, find an article
headed Lent" wherein occurs the following
sentence: Lent is observed with vnrylng de-
grees of strictness by all the various branches of
the Church Catholic throughout the world,
such as the Greek Church. the Anglican Church,
the Rom N Church, the American Episcopal
Church. and also by the various branches of the
Lutheran faith" If this be true, we may put
it in this form without altering its sense: All
the branches of the Church Catholic observe
Lent. The Presbyterians, Baptlsts, Methodists
and others do not observe Lent; therefore these
are not branches Of the Church Catholic "
some will, no doubt, regard this rs rather sum-
mary logic, ruling millions of earnest Christians
out Of the goodly fellowship OF the Church
Catholic What meaning the writer of that
article attaches to the term l do not know, ana
without referring to the opinions of theologians
l take Wcbster's definition Of the word Catho-
lie. He says it meals universal or general, as
the Catholic Church, The epithct is some
times set in opposition 10 hcrctic sectary, schlS
matte" do not think that we have any Cath-
Of opinion to the application Of these latter
terms, "hereLic,' &c. Greek insists that Roman
is a sch;smatic and Roman Greek, while An
glcan and Lutheran mig ht be suspected of be-
ing schiSns from Rome; hence we cannot be
the ONLY schislnatic, and to brand us alone as
such we cannot think is the design; neither do
we believe that it is meant Liberia, not narrow
minded, partial or bigoted smother dehi.'tIon
of the term whlch Webster gives-and that 1t
would place the chur,. hes named on the llb,,
era side, and our branches on the other. feel
sure that offence IT, these denominations WAS not
intended by the writer OF the article Il lluded TO-,
but for one am not willing that such IN idea
rs this stall 90 forth unclalcngcd. Certainly
no one Of the branches of the Church can APP
proprale the title "Catholir' wholly to them
selves. for Of any one it is not true, but if used
as applying to MI holding the dogmatc faith Of
the Church, rs set forth in the Nicene Creed,
then the writer of this article comes nearer the
truth. In that goodiy company we, who are So
summary elected by this article, claim TO stand
even though we do not observe Lent We be-
lire W thc Noiy Cutaoiic Chureh"
RoBT. T. S HoUGH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
West Virginia State Convention.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Feb. l5.-The Con-
stitutional Convention yesterday fixed the age
and length Of residence necessary to hold office
in this State The Governor and Judges must
be 80 years old and Senators % years. and they
must be residents of the State five years beinre
being eligible Elections for State and county
officers aud members of the Legislature will be
held on the second Tuesday in October. The
anti-duelliny clause was una ulmouSly adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

A few days since the Court in Philadelphia
passed sentence on JOSEPH F. Marcer, late city
treasurer, and Charles T. Yerkes, Jr., late f.
nancial agent for the city of Philadelphia
Marcer was convicted of leaning the city S
money, and Yerkes of the larceny of check
for S33, 900, the property of the city, Judge
Paxson, in pronouncing the judgment of the
court sentencing one to the penitentiary tor
four years and nine months, and the other for
two years and nine months. well said THE
misapplication of public money has become the
great crime of the age. If not firmly checked,
it will ultimately destroy our institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
Requested to Resign.

SAVANNAH, Ga. Feb. IA dispatch from
Tallahassee says the assembly of Florida on
Wednesday afternoon by a large majority re-.
solved that United States Senator Osborn be
requested to resign, among other reasons that
his appointments to federal Offices were ob,truc-
tons to the republican government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
(RN TELEGRAPH |

New YORK, Feb l5.-Stocks dull and steady
Money easy at s. Gold steady ut lO4. Virginia
skies IS new 55 Flour quiet and firm. Wheat
quiet and steady. Corn dull and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Feb. l5.-Virginia skies, CONSOLE
dated J5!. Cotton dull and unchanged. Flour
fairly active and unchanged. Wheat steady
Ohio and Indiana lG3al65 Corn frmer; white
Southern 10t72; yellow do. GS!a7O Oats steady
at l3al5 Rye unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

The estimated cost to build ten iron steam
ships is put at $3,O00,000, and the Secretary
of the Navy appeared before the committee
on appropriations. yesterday, and appealed that
the sum be voted at once, as the naval commit
tee had already decided to report bill for
their construction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
DIED.

In Alexandria, Virginia, December 18th, 1871
VERONICA E. HOWARD, after Il long i'll
ness, which she bore with Christian fortitude,
aged ~ years, 3 months and Is days.
Dear mother and sister, do not weep;
l am not dead, but lie asleep.
This world is vain, you now can see
o, then prepare to follow me.
Washington papers please copy.]
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

The proposed investigation Of the use Of
Seneca sandstone in the building of the new
State Department has been postponed for
month on the ground that the postponement
will help the investigation, inasmuch as the
stone is now exposed to the weather, uncover
ell as one of the principal impcrfectious cbarg-
ed gainst the stone is that cold weather will
crack IL &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

The absorption of the Geographic lines in
England, by the Government, has led to an in
crease of accommodation and reduction Of
rates. Recently stamped telegraph message
cards have been issued. similar to postal cards.
The shilling stamp on the card, which has
space enough for twenty words, covers the
cost of the message to any place within the
United Kingdom proper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

The London Daily News has special dis
patch from Rome which says that Gen. Sher-
man, at his reception by the King of Italy, as
sured his Majesty that the Alabama question
would be peacefully and finally settled by the
Geneva Tribunal of Arbitration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

A dispatch from Washington says that
Major Lewis f. johnson, [. S. Marshal for
the District of South Carolina. son of Mr..
Reverdy johnson, of Baltimore is to be SUI
persedcd by Robert W. Wallace, son of AL
exander Wallace, Representative in Congress
from the Fourth IS c. District. We know
not the reasons that have induced the Attorney
General to ask for Major Johnson's resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
I,<I.E.H EkGk.ik.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. l5-The Wheat
market is without change offerings of 3l4 BUSH
els white and GIG of red, with sales at 10 and
175 for prime to choice Corn is fairly active at
yesterdays quotations; offerings of BIZ bushels
mixed and 80 Of yellow. with sales at 6S. No
offerings of Rye or Oats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

The Legislature of Wisconsin has passed
law making election day a legal holiday !
And in New Orleans the anniversary Of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln has been made a
legal holiday!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

We have not room to-day for several
communications on file for insertion. "a CIT
lZEN," on the question, shall our public schools
be closed in our next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

1t is reported that Mr.. Sayles j. Bowen, ex-
Mayor of Washington. will soon receive the
appointment of T. S. Minister to the Argen-
tine Republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

Some persons, in order to save the expense
of having themselves vaccinated by physi-
clan, do it themselves. The practice, unless
properly understood, is highly dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
GDISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.1
Alexandria Consolidated Hebt.

RICHMOND, Feb. l5.-The Governor has
approved the bill to consolidate the Indebted
ness of the city Of Alexandria. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON. February Is.

WASHINGTON. February Is. lSI2.
In the Senate, to-day. after the presentation
of some unimportaut business the resolution of
Mr. Sumner. relative the sale Of arms to France,
was again taken up and the discussion CON
tinucd.
The House of Representatives was engaged
in discussing the bill for the erection Of Court
House, &C., at Quincy illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

ANTHRACITE Coal TRADE.-The trade is
unusually slack, partly in consequence of the ice:
embargo in the Delaware for thepast fortnight,
and partly in consequence OF the suspension OF
mining in several of the coal regions: by reason
mines. The committees representing the w.
B. A. and the operators have fixed the aver
age price of coal in the Schuykill region at
IS 30! per ton. The basis is on $3.50 for min.
ers aud S2.I5 for laborers The demand for
coal at this we'll as at all other coal centers con-
tinues extremely light. Philadelphia Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

u. GOULD. ". r. "!LHEE!St
(1OULD & WILkENING
VI Successor to ". Z. Henderson,,
GROCERY, LIQUOR u GENERAL CON
MISSION MERCHANTS
No. SO North R"vn! i.
Dealers in GROCERIES. TEAS COFFhkS
SUGARS, WHISkEY, BRANDY, WINLs
SCOTCH ALE, PORTER. &c.
Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD. HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brands of SEC RS and 1OBAt %
always on hand. .
Strict attention puid to the sale Of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. le Is!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

We are indebted to several members Of Con
gress for copies of Public documents anc
speeches
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

"a LONG TERM. At the last Loudoun
County Court. James H. Cross, indicted for steal
ing sheep last fall from Mr.. B. G. Carter, was
found guilty, and his punishment fixed at three
years in the penten,iary The jury also
found that the prisoner had already served one
term in the penitentiary, having been sent from
Prince VIM County in 1856, which fact, under
the laws of the State, entities him to FIVE addi-
tonal years of Imprisonment, SO that his pre-
sent term will 10 reality be eight years-but as
the old man has passed his three score years it is
more than probable that he will be released un-
der writ of death. -Loudom Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

TRIPLE MURDER Louisville this
latest story comes, and it is to the effect that
some twelve years ago there came to that city
from Germany, young and beautiful girl
named Catherine Melchior. She subsequently
went to the village of Rockport, further up the
river, and obtained service in the family of an
old and wealthy farmer named Sharp. About
two years afterward Mrs. Sharp died very sud
denly. After mourning for her death for an
appropriate period, Mr.. Sharp bethought him
to marry his comedy housekeeper, and she coyly
consented on condition that he would deed her
his farm, valued at about twenty-five thousand
dollars and certain moneys and other property.
This the old man agreed to do, and in due
course of time all the necessary papers tor the
transfer were legally drawn and placed in Cath
crimes hands Then the wedding took place,
and for year or two the affairs of the new
household progressed prosperously, when
Sharp also grew suddenly sick and died, The
rich widow, still young and beautiful, was be-
fore mary months sought and obtained in mar
rage by Mr. Bachelor, of Evansville, who,
after two or three years. went the way of all
preceding flesh About this time the similarity
of the complaints wherewith all three of these
persons had come to their death began to at,
tract public attention, and the usual exhuma-
ton. discovery of poison and arrest of the wo,
man speedily followed. The trial will COM
mence on the Goth instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

LAws--The following bills passed by the
Legislature have become laws since those last
reported TO AIMED sections and 9 ofchapter
2l5 of the code, in relation to proceedings in
criminal cases against convicts to simplify
declarations in actions against insurance com
panies respecting special meetings of the
board of directors of the Valley railroad com,
panv, and to make valid certain acts of said
company in relation to the disposition of the
interest of the State in the James River and
Kauawha Canal company to incorporate the
Bridgewater and Raw!ey Springs Turnpike
company to incorporate the Potomac Land
and improvement company to amend the act
in regard to abandoned turnpikes to change
the title and amend the act to incorporate the
Farmvile, Charlottesville ard StanardsvlIle
Narrow Guage Railroad to incorporate the
Amherst Turnpike company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Legitimists in the French National As
sembly have adopted a resolution declaring
their unwillingness to fuse with the Orleanists
in that body.
The expedition organized in England tor the
purpose of searching the interior of Africa for
Dr. Livingston quilted London yesterday.
Consuls and representatives of foreign Pow
ers have united in demanding protection for
the Jews in the Principaties Of Roumania
The assassin of Lord Mayo has been tried,
convic. ed and sentenced to be hanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15
CO.n.nySSgO.r.nERCN

d NJ LA W S o N,
Successor to BrcHs g. Lawson)
GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT
Nos. 81 and 60 Cameron street,
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignments solicited. feb ]"
TOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
Successors to Fowle s. Co..
NO. = PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCTS.
Dealers in all kinds of
FERTILIZERS. SALT AND PLASTER.
Agents of the
NEW YORK STEAMSHIPS.
Also of the
LIVERPOOL u LONDON & GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
frb 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

II g. SWAINE.
GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. - North Royal street,
en- hand and for sale wr! Se,ect"l stock "'
& 20 C. + K +
Consgnments OF GRAIN. COT NTRl PRO
DUCE, &C.. respectfully solicited. Strict NJ
tenton paid to sales, and prompt returns guar
antced. ~ l"-l
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TcEegrnDhic Summary.

A dispatch from Kingston, jamaica, says
the cable between that place and Porto Rico
has been repaired and communication between
the two Islands is complete. the tests being
perfect
A fire at Sharpsburg Ky, On Tuesday. con-
sumed the Presbyterian Church aud five Of
the best business houses in the town. Three
men were arrested charged with starting the
fire, and it was with difficulty that mob could
be prevented from hanging them.
In answer to an invitation to the japanese
Embassy to visit Cincinnati Minister DeLong
telegraphs the thanks of the Embassy aud says
they will reply from Washington. Their an
swer will depend upon the time at their dis.
posal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-15

GEORGE WASHINGTON. W. ". HERBERT
yXI WASHINGTON & HERBERT,
w Successors To Geo. Washington
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. II North Union ST..
Alexandria. va.
Particular attention gwen to the sale OF 'It
kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE and flIing
orders for GROCERIES,, GUANO. SEEDS,
PLASTER, FISH. SALT, LIME. &c.. At the
lowest market price. t'1 1T