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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

LETTER FROM AN ASCENDING COLLECTOR
.One Of the county officials has received the
following letter from Collector John W. Tai
ley, the late collector for Tuckahoe township,
Henrico county:
MARCH II, 1872
Hon. E. C. Minor-Dear Sir,-While trav-
cling on the cars few days ago | noticed in a
St. Louis paper a dispatch from Richmond,
Va, which was as follows: ''John W. Talley,
a collector Of taxes, with about $4,000, is miss
ing"
This, | was satisfied, was intended for me,
and from it one would think that had taken
that amount of money with me. Now, it is
bad enough to use and throw away money that
is not your own, but it is worse to be accused
of taking, stealing, and carrying it away for my
own benefit.
| write this to explain to you in as few words
as possible the whole affair. You remember L
was suspected by some as making ready to alb
scond with some of the public money from the
fact that had gotten withdrawal card from
secret order of which was member. This
report did me no good. [ had for month de-
cided to leave Virginia as soon as | made my
settlement with the treasurer of my county.
On the st day Of March was disappointed at
not getting in some money that had unwisely
loaned, and knowing that [ would be required
to make settlement, and a rumor that | was
a defauter, determined to be prepared to
make full settlement when called on, or lose
what money had in the attempt. So drew
out of bank all the money that had and went
to some Of the banks and got large notes for
some of the $500 packages to prevent showing
that I had money. [ then commenced to
drink, and drank too much. | gambled,
loaned, and even gave away money-so | was
told after it was too late. found that | had
1913 left; so without moments thought |
came to the depot, got Oh the cars, and deter
mined to 90 as far as my money woul Id carry
me. When reached Washington city found
in one of my pockets $500 note. This note |
now have and will return it to the proper par
ties as soon as I am fixed 10 business; and all |
make after paying my expenses shall be used
to pay the debt owe. have left my State,
my country, my wife, my child, my all, without
saying farewell May God bless and protect
my wife and child until they can be with me.
Ny feet shall never touch Virginia soil again
until have settled this debt. This hope
you will show to all who were once my friends.
My crime is bad enough, but do not class me
as common thief.
will send this to you direct, as gentleman
has offered to carry it who is going to Rich
mond, Va.
Very respectfully and truly,
JOHN ". TALLEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
Cabinet Furniture,

JAMES NJ BRADLEY.
The bushes, viii, il. future, BE-. co:rtLrtei an
der the name of
C. BRADLEY i son.
The new firm hope. to share portion ot The
public patronage, and invites all to call aid ca
anime their file and handsome assortment ol
PARLOR SUITES,
in Hair Cloth, Reps and silk Brrcateli Walnut
and Oak Chamber Suites in every variety We
ulso hav. on hand some very beautiful ihlalt
Fancy Table. and Portable Writing Desks, Blu.
reaus, bedslrads Washstunds and Chairs at
many styles.
Those in need Of Furniture will do well To eX-
anime our stock before purchasing. ~ we are
prepared to sell at very low figures JAN e-tl
LrlNEST WAREkOOMS IN THE SoOTh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

Col. Holmes Colbert, representative of tie
Chickasaw Nation of Indians, died on Sunday
in Washington, of typhoid fever. There has
been no Indian better known, more highly es-
teemed and beloved in the Indian country than
Col. Colbert, and his death is great loss to his
,,oo,>lo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

1t is stated that Secretary Fish has sent an
energetic protest to Madrid against the action
of the Spanish Government in the case Of DR..
Howard, whom the Spaniards 10 Cuba have
sentenced to be transported to penal settle
ment on the coast of Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The Richmond Dispatch says that the color
ed man De Large from South Carolina, whose
election is contested by Congressman Bowen,
has not been in bis seat during the present ses-
sion of Congress, and that, initiating the ex-
ample of De Large, another colored member
from South Carolina (Eliott has stayed at
home during the present session. We had
thought they were both in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
lCOMMUNICATED.

10 order to correct sad misunderstanding
which, according to my experience, is prevail
ing in our community, feel myself con-
strained by sense of duty owe to my church.
to state that the ball given last night at Har
monte Hall for the benefit of the German
School, has not at all been given for the ben
eft of my school or church, but for the benefit
of the Germon HeLre'c .SchnoI Iu reply to
many Inquiries which my time will not allow
me to answer separately, here state, ouce for
all, that am entirely opposed to the fashlona
bic dances of our day as being directly contrary
to the obligations Of christian, to whom the
world is crucifed not only during the time Of
Lent, but during the whole time Of his pill
prmage. R. A. BIsCHOFF,
Pastor Of Lutheran Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The Battle Of Books ''-the controversy be-
tween the Webster and the Worcester diction-
aries-still goes on. The proprietors of these
rival works, are Tending and proving accus.
ing and defending, in vigorous style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The British and American Claims Commits
sion met yesterday in Washington, but without
deciding any cases adjourned until Thursday.
1t is understood there will be very little bust
ness of importance before the Commission until
next fall. The Commissioners will meet occa-
sonally, but a few cases only will be heard be-
fore adjournment over until next summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
Is over.

The National Executive Democratic Commit
tee will hold meeting in Washington early in
May, after the meeting of the Cincinnati Con-
yention, to fix the time and place for holding
the National Democratic Convention. It is
supposed that the time will be the 18th of July
and the place St. Louis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

DEcIsIoN-Judge Minor on Saturday de-
cided that the provision of the United States
stamp act that no instrument or document not
duly stamped as required by the internal rev.
enue laws of the United States shall be admit
ted or used as evidence in any court until the
requisite stamps shall have been affixed there,
to, applies only to the courts OF the United
States. and is not applicable to the State courts
The authority for the opinion is found IN u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The New Orleans Picayune says that the
most pleasing and substantial evidence Of pro-
gress to be found in the passing events OF our
Southern country is the activity which per-
vades its railroad circles. Everywhere this
proof Of regeneration is visible. The Atlanta
Constitution, of late date, says that the agita-
ton in railway alters in Georgia keeps lively,
and that the commotion is incessaht. The
State will soon be intersected like checker
board with the iron paths Of trade. Arkansas
is exultant over the present indications Of her
prospective improvements in the same direc-
ton; while Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Flori-
da, and the Carolinas are deeply aroused on
the subject
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.
$50 sj.o,o the rcry age and body ofhr Time

The Supreme Court of the u. S. has decided
adversely to the Kentucky war claims, or
rather has denied that State the remedy by
which she sought to enforce payment. The
accounting officers of the Government found 4
certain amount to DE due to the State Of Ken
lucky, aud warrant was prepared for the
Secretary Of the Treasury to sign, but before
he affixed his signature thereto the time fixed
for the appropriation to take effect had expir-
ed. \ writ of mandamus was applied for to
compel Mr.. Boutwell, to issue a warrant, but
the Supreme Court dismissed the petition.
On Saturday afternoon last as convoy of
trains was passing through Sand Patch tunnel
on the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad, a
coupling broke on the foremost train, and three
cars ran back, colliding with another train, im-
mediately IN the tunnel breaking up the cars
one being loaded with carbon oil, and setting
the oil and debris on fire. The burning oil set
fire to the trestling in the tunnel, and cou
siderable portion of the roof fell in. The only
person injured was hagmau Thomas }. Barley
who was fatally hurt.
A Rome correspondent Of the New York
Tribune writes that it is asserted that had
Archbishop Spaldiug lived he would have
been made Cardinal before Easter. America
is still to have Cardinal, and the name
of Archbishop McCloskcy Of New York, is
mentioned for the honor. The report that
the Ecumenica Council is Ia be called together
is probably incorrect.
The famous tunnel connecting the Middle
sex and Surry banks Of the Thames in the two
sections of London. known rs Mapping and
Ro;herhithe, is to have its rival, ita bill now
pending before the New York Legislature is
passed for tunnel to connect the cities OF
New York and Brooklyn.
For paying the remainder of the indemnity
OF France to Prussia, it would require daily
subscription of 100000 during eight years
and four months, or 100000 per diem dur,
ing two years and one month"; which Is about
the delay granted by Germany.
On the night Of the Dist instant the house
of Sandy Clayton, in Lawrence, Kansas, was
burned and Clayton and three sons, aged re-
spectivcly II, s, and 4 years, persisted. =
Mrs. Clayton and her infant were seriously
burned The mother will probably die
In Brooklyn last week the number Of cases
of smallpox reported was one hundred OF
cerebro spinal meningitis twenty-five, and two
of the latter yesterday.
The nomination of Francis Thomas, Of Mary
land, as Minister to Peru, was yesterday con-
frmed by the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The New York Herald follows up the propo-
sition for ''protectorate' over Mexico, and
strongly urges the consideration Of the subject.
Indeed, it intimates that the matter has been
talked over by the President and the Cabinet.
1t is most likely, however, that these things
will be laid over until the Presidential election
ic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The Legislature of Virginia adjourns to day,
having been in session one hundred and twelve
days. Verify, ut has done many things that
it should not have done, and left undone many
things that it should have done
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The New York Tribune believes that the
idea of the Administration concerning the New
York Custom House, is "that tits merely an
organization for the control Of local political or
CARNATIONS in the personal interest of the rul-
ing authorities. The Tribune ought to know.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
people.

Mr. Rufus B. Merchant, editor of the Fred
ericksburg Star, accepts proposition to run
for Mayor of that place on the "no-pay' plat
form-a good example. If offices were made
more honorable and less profitable it would be
a great improvement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

ScRAps.-A New Haven NJ. d. has discov-
cred successful way Of silencing the clanorS
of his landlord. When that graspng person
ace az calls for the payment of rent the doctor
quietly shows him skeleton in an inner room,
and tells him that man came here just twu
weeks ago with bill This is regarded as
equivalent to settlement in full.
The Bishop Of Oxford having sent round to
the church wardens in his diocese a circular OF
inquiries, among which was, Does, your OH
ciating clergyman preach the Gospel, and are
his conversation and carriage consistent there
with ?" one church warden replied, lie
breaches the Gospel, converses beautifully, but
dom keep any carriage.
A farmer, who was sympathizing with his
neighbor Jones on the death Of his son. said -
"You should remember, Mr.. Jones, there is 10
loss without some gain. John, you remember,
was always monstrous eater 81 know he
was, responed the bereaved parent; but to
think he was laid up with the rheumatism all
the winter and died just in haying time is pref
ty tough, neighbor."
The Cleveland Leader says gentleman of
leisure in that city, who resides Oh the West
Side, and prides himself on his personal ap-
pearance lately sought to remove grease spot
from his coat tail by the free use Of benzine,
and then stood close to the stove that the odor
might evaporate more quickly. He was quite
correct in his theory but unfortunate 10 prac-
tice, for before he could say Jack Robinson he
was turning cart-wheels through the window,
and there was not enough coat tail lett to make
"weskit" for doll-baby.
A woman applied to magistrate the other
day for warrant against neighbour, saying,
''She called me thief, your Honor, can make
her prove it perhaps you can quietly
replied the magistrate, but if We're you
wouldn't do it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

CANAL News. The Cumberland News of
Monday says that business on the canal is be-
coming very encouraging. The ice has all dis
appeared. and Indications are favorable for bet
ter weather than we have had all last week.
About fifty empty boats arrived from below
yesterday and the day before. and on Saturday
twenty eight loaded boats with cargoes OF coal
cleared this port for Georgetown aud Alexan
drlu, carrying 1904 Is tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

1t is said that Mr.. Voorhees,, on Saturday
last, made, in the House Of Representatives,
one of the most thorough and able speeches,
arraigning the Radical party and the present
Administration, that has yet been made in Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

A proposition is before the Maryland Legis-
lature to tax the counties of St. Mary's,
Charles and Prince Georges, some three hun
dred thousand dollars, to aid in the construction
of the Washington and Point Lookout Rail
rood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
year.

The Potomac fisheries, so far have not been
successful. The weather has been against
them. We hope, however, that few days of
good weather will bring the fish up the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

A recent tourist atirms that socially and
morally, Switzerland is one of the happiest
countries in the wor!d-its people being gener
ally employed in useful labor, the proceeds FROM
which supply all their wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
COMM EK(SHL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, March 2G-Wheat is
active at al advance on the higher grades offer
ingS of 10 bushels red, with sales at loo for
choice. Corn is very active and firm; offer
ings Of 2l2l bushels white, l64 Of mixed and 81
OF yellow with sales of raixed ut 90 and 20; 6Sc
was offered and refused for white Rye and
Oats are dull small offerings of the former
with sales ut ~ Offerings of 3lG bushels Of the
latter: no sales reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The project of having another Carnival in
Washington, this Spring, is under way again.
If the scheme is carried out, there ought to be
a great Improvement on the attempt of last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The vote of Congress for the repeal of the
duties on tea and coffee will relieve the trade
from the hesitation and uncertainty which
weighed it down while the question was in
ahauanna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

TIE FOREIGN LABoRER.- have alluded
to the considerable number of English and
Scotch who had purchased lands and settled in
the region about Farmville The Farmville
Journal, III reporting the proceedings OF the
National Virginia Settlement Association,
whose meeting Was recently held in that town,
makes the following interesting statement on
the subject:
TO show the extent of the English elemeut
in this meeting there were men here from Lon
don from Cornwall Kent Surry Essex, Suffolk,
Norfolk, Iurkshire Worcestershire, Stafford
shire, Warwickshire, Herefoldeshre Devon
shire. Worcestershire Worcestershire, Solner-
setshire, and Buckug hamshre \ bountitu
dinner was spread. and the inner man was
abundantly satisfied with all the d,licacies Of
the season.
THE chair was occupied 10y the Hon Judge
+. n Watkins, president of the Commercial
Bank, who was surrounded by The following
E,ngIish settlers }. 4 FL ST. Andrew, the
Rev Thomas Drew, Smithet Spain, Charles
Bugg, Dr. Peters (from ChelterSham), Alfred
Moth (trum lIampshire). VIZ Farmer (from
Sir .pshile, T. Primo, John Houston (trom
CornwalD, Edgar Allan Commonwealth At
lorney. from Birmnghaln,l Clarke (fium Wor-
ce>tcrshire), j. T. Broad (tlom Surry), j..
Evans ltrom orkshlre). Captain John Nc
kran from l.ancastershire). John White
church from Chcswick nea: Londonl, J. Les.
tcrgcon. &c; also Thomas Armstrong trom
WightenSlirej and other Scotch settlers.
I'll. northern ttIer> present included Mr.. Adj
llcman from PeuusylraniaI,S Bliss from New
York;, y. r. HurI (tr"m New York;, Richell
from Pcuu>yvania), Etenwer, and many
others.
The coming into this State Of these ntelli-
gent foreigners twho are men OF means) would
very much smooth the way for the introduc-
tou of Epglish and Scotch iaborers. They un-
iersland what that kind Of laborcr wants aud
how to make him contended -Rirh Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

REEN'S NOTION HOUSE.
HAIR GOODS! HAIR GOODS,
Headquarters for, bargains IN choice hs'.
Goods. Just opened another large invoice oi
Real and Imitation Hair Goods, consisting ol
Switches, Braids, Curl>, Bunch and Single
ChignonS, &c, Sc. Thread and Jute Goods OF
every description.
1t has been the habit of many of our citizen-
to purchase goods of this description out Of Oar
city To all persons Interested | would say,
that l not only guarantee every article sold 10
be the very best in the market, but also assert
that | will sell everything in tie hair line n
least ~ per cent under Washington, Baltimore
or New York retail prices. | ain determines I"
hold this trade in this city, if it can be done ~
the offer of unrvalcd inducements.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
feb IL 7C King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

One Of the officers Of the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals was yester
day on trial in New York for, as is alleged
severely cIubing man who was driving u lame
horse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The expenses of vessels employed on the
coast of San Domingo, by the u. S, since the
beginning of negotiations for the acquisition of
Dominica, amout to $3.50, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The tax in Washington city is $500 on $lOC
worth of property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

CONGRESS. In the Senate, yesterday, an
untavorable report was made upon the bill to
erect new public buildings in Philadelphia Tor
Postofice purposes, and Mr.. Morrill, said that,
in his opinion, there would be no more large
appropriations for public buildings this session.
4 bill was introduced to incorporate company
to build levees on the Misslssipp undera grant
of twenty-five sections of public lands for each
mile constructed The Senate refused concur
renee in the amendments Of the House to the
bill extending to aliens the benefits Of the acts
providing for a removal of causes in certain
cases from the State to the United States
Courts, and a committee Of conference was APP
pointed. Bills were passed. to extend the life
saving service on the New Jersey coast to au-
thorize mail steamship service between New
Orleans and certain Mexican ports, and to
amend the act to regulate the consular and
diplomatice service increasing the salaries at
various consulates, including London, Paris
and Berlin The Tariff bill was taken up, but
its further consideration postponed at the sug-
gestion of Mr. Sherman, who thought that as
soon as possible the Senate should act on the
House bill repeating the duties on tea and cot
fee, so that business circles might be satisfied
and then await the passage of the House Tariff
bill by that body. The bill to facilitate com-
merce between the United States and Asia was
taken up, but pending amendment the Senate
went into executive session.
In the House of Representatives motion to
suspend the rules and pass the bill to locate
the depot of the Baltimore and Potomac Rail
road Company, in Washington city, was defeat
ed by vote of yeas l 10 to nays e., two-thirds
not voting 10 the affirmative. The Supple
mentary Civil Rights bill went over for another
week. The Senate bill in relation to bounties
and homesteads to soldiers who served ninety
days or more was passed; also, joint resolu-
ton appropriating $40, 600 for the erection, 10
Washington, of statue to the late Admiral
Farra gut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

Judge Edward R. Chambers, CT Roanoke
county, died on Wednesday last, aged II years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
We have already mentioned that some Of
the best and wealthiest ladies iu England, have

We have already mentioned that some Of
the best and wealthiest ladies iu England, have
organized a "Woman's Dress Association,
the object Of which is to stop all expensive
dressing Among their rules are such as these:
ITO dress moderately, neatly, and becomingly;
ITO avoid all waste of time in frequent changes
Of dress, and not to allow dressing to infringe
on higher duties; ito avoid all eXaggeratlons;
ito wear no article Of dress which interieres
with the natural figure, or anything which
might attract improper attention. The Rich
mond Enquirer thinks that however praise
worthy the effort thus made, and however ex~
celent its intention. it will be found ITO be
one of the most uphill undertakings that mod
ern reform has yet attempted. The Enquirer
expects but little from such an association
when the christian religion exerts no influence
on the subject; anI the injunctions OF ST. Paul
about gold and costly array, &c, are utterly
disregarled; indeed, says the Enquirer, even
poverty does not arrest it: for young ladies' will
have ribonds and aces and jewels no matter
how utterly Frustrated may be the family
finances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26

The Missouri Democrat, republican, was
sold in St, Louis on the 22d instant, tor $780,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-26
ylIASHINGTUN s. OHIO RAILROAD.
M e EEsz;z:.s ss.y
SPRING SCHEDULE, BEGINNING

APRIL ! 1877
TWO TRAINS DAILY, except Sundays be-
tween Alexandria and Hamilton
Leave Alexandria at = As a. m. and 4. 10 p. m;
pass LeeSburg at 10 IS II. M and go p. IN; and
arrive at Hamilton ut II II. IN. and G.55 p. NJ
Leave Hamilton mt s. Az Il. IN. and l25O p. m;
pass Leesburg AT i II. IN and LIZ p: m; and ar
rive at Alexandria ut % nj. and 3.O5 y IN.
The g. 45 g. IN. train from Alexandria and II ~
D. H. train from Hamilton connect al Hamilton
with kemps Daily Line II Coaches for Purcell
Vile, Snickersvlle Berryvlle and Winchester;
also with Reumers Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Mddleburg.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
+. H. HAVENER,
NH 2;-tf General Ticket Agent.