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The New York herald., 1872-12-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.


Commercial Complications Growing Out
OF the French Wharf.-The Presidents
Proclamation Regarding Duties ON Inn
ports In French Vcssels-What Might
Have Been Done IL Merchants Were
Prompt.
On the 10th instant the following call for a
special meeting of the Chamber OF Commerce was
forwarded to Mr. William 4. Dodge, PRESIDENT
NEW YORK. Dec TO- 1872
M WILLIAM E. DODGE, President Chamber Of Commerce,
We the undersigned members Of the Chamber of Com.
10 At pas two osoc
to as ac9n . IN ,sS to the q
and not
Ienf q he tnsed States previous e such PROCLAMATION
Z, q REcKMAGhL. y STANTON, SHELDON 4
fRAXKLiXa%ILEY. GGEoRGE {; COLLINS.
In compliance with the request the Secretary o
the Chamber issued the following call, which ap
peared in the daily journalist
special meeting OF the Chamber of Commerce will bs
held m on thursday a. nes eeember N G r. a. & clack NJ
ey % e e m Frsnch Vessas @ G
other ports than France By order 20 q ne President
The President was on time to call the meeting to
order. but the only members present fifteen
minutes after the hour named were Messrs John
+. Papke, q. c. Recknagel, who had signed the
call, and Messrs. Dow, Harding and Lawrence.
The genial President looked in vain for the faces OF
but they were non s,up. Clerk Wilson whispered
that he had done all in his power to get quorum.
Mr.. Dodges benevolent lace showed signs OF dis
gust and annoyance, and after brief consultation
with the i've gentlemen present he took tile
.gayeln and remarked. '.rhis meeting was called
by twelve gentlemen, only two OF whom are pres
ent There being no quorum, 1t is adjourned.'' Mr..
Dodge and the other members then retired.
The following Is the memorial to Congress pre-
IN la iIaru nm n ha Char xf
course not adopted
HONORABLE rnE SENATE AND Housn or REPRESENT.
.ri,ts OF IRE UNITED STATES or AhEsIcA IN CONGRESS
May IL pleae your honorable bodics-The Chamber of
Commerce OF the State o New York respectfully repre-
United STATE I is,aea @ "a rroeamao ievyins dscrimi e
dg q sa per sfn neSn rand
tho~ France. and although many cargoes were
soat and on the way 70 the United states having been
a a ts yf1 ns ,yy R
enposed De coceicd The effect Of this prociana,
on Is to enforce penalty upon American citizens who,
~ he s s u Be o hs
sams duties a. upon similar shipments from the same
The snoani q due. thus collected cannot be included
~ s & must be berne m h am mpoqer rqs aaee
a. tots oss, unes by some means relieved from the
IN response appeals which have been made for re-
sf the SECRETARY OF state and the Secretary Of the
grsss b. gran. such relief those who
hays pal o. NAY be required 70 pay dieregtia duties
that they would be fayoraby disposed toward such ap-
proiriats legislation as Congress- In It's wisdom may
Your memorias,, therefore respectfully and earnest.
rolaced MO The iiouse by Hon Benjamin +. Butler Of
reas,lns s.,leeior. o. customs to refund
s @ sp s IT, sesssd s psn actually
ls ports other than those OF France on the sth
day = ucbr last, the date % the PROCLAMATION Of the
Nav Nogg. Dee. u. ls72
The New York herald., 1872-12-13
A DISHONEST STOCK CLERK.

for some time past Mr.. william :. Dunn the
superintendent OF Horace b. ClaGin a Co.'s estab-
lisamcnt, has suspected persons connected with
the house ~ purloining goods TO large amount.
T rough the assistance OF Detective Richard
Fields. OF The fifth precinct, part Of the articles
stolen, a piece OF empress cloth. was traced TO
Henry Alexander, s57 Ninth avenue. Alexander
vas arrested, and also the stock clerk, DEWITT G.
Dewee, and two others, young lads. They were
arraigned yesterday before Judge bowling. The
receiver fienry Alexander was held In default OF
flo,0oo ball Dewee confessed mis- guilt and was
Lela IN sl.tV0 ball " answer.
The New York herald., 1872-12-13
NEW YORK COURT OF APPEALS.
ALBANY, Dec. IL,

ALBANY, Dec. IL, 1872.
In the Court OF Appeals to-day Henry Nichols,
q member OF the committee from the Bar Associa-
tion Of the city OF New York, offered series OF
resolutions on The death OF Marshal 3. Bdwell, OF
New York. Judge A. J. Parker seconded the reso.
lutsons In n handsome tribute 10 the character Of
the deceased, and Mr.. A. J. vanderp0ei delivered
q eulogy. The Chief Justice, after q touching ana
feeling response, ordered that the resolutions pe
entered upon the minutes. and, as tribute o. re-
spect, the Court adjourn I'LL tomorrow morning.
The New York herald., 1872-12-13
BROOKLYN'S POISONING CASE
Trial Of DIR. Lucius B. Irish for the Alleged
Murder OF Edward O. Anderson.
Fourth Days Proceedings and More
Interesting Testimony.

ns peesor in Mra Andsrson's Sick Room-Kiss-
ING ana Bathing the Parsnt-rh Their Life in .
Lag Island Village -The Features Of Mrs.
hldsn's Sewing circle-The Doctors
oallsnuy-Hn Visit to Newark
with Mra Anderson After
the Husbands Death.
The New York herald., 1872-12-13
Court Calendar.

ALBANY, Dec. II, IsI2
The following Is the calendar Of the Court OF Ap
meals for December ls:Nos. 353 SIS, Az. soA, sos
yOo. sls s.S aud seven railroad cAse&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

wood purchased for the use of the Door, WAS re-
ceived from that Board and their action con,
curredin.
Mr.. Keishell, from the Committee on the
Poor, presented statement of the amount Of
wood furnished the poor and its cost, which was
received nd adopted.
An o, der authorizing the Superintendent of
Police, under the direction ofthe City Surveyor,
to grade the sidewalk on the east sid: of Fairfax
street from Princess street south as far rs may
be necessary for All easy grade, adopted by the
Board of Aldermen, was received from tina!
Board and referred to the Committee ON Streets.
A resolution, adopte' by the Board Of Alder
men, authorizing the Finance COMMITTEE, IN CON
junction with the Presidents OF the Board OF a l.
dermen and Common Council, to made such
comprom ises and settlements OF the undue Tax
bills rs they may deem advisable for the inter
ests of the Corporation, was received from that
Bourd and their action c0ncurred IN.
communication from the Mayor, informing
the City Council of the removal Of VIM. Jack
son from the police force, was received from the
Board OF Aldermen
An act to amend an act, authorizing the num-
bering of the buildings in the city of Alexandria,
passed by the Board Of Aldermen, was received
from that Board, and amended bv the insertion
of the words land City Surveyor, after the
word streets in the I'd line of section 9th; also
by striking out The word Mayor wherever it
occurs in the BILL and also by striking out the
entire 9Th and 9th sections and referred to the
Committee on Streets.
Mr.. Hopkins introduced a resolution, which
was adopted, requesting the Committee on
Streets to ascertain from the City Surveyor the.
cost of furnishing correct plat OF the city, with
the vacant lots marked thereon and the name.
of the owners.
Mr.. Reishell introduced resolution, which
was adopted, requesting the Committee on Streets
to report upon the expectancy of grading Alfred
or Patrick streets, between Duke and Wilkes
streets.
A resolution, referred by the Board of Alder
men to the Finance Committee allowing the
taxes which have been paid on city property oc
cupied by the Z. ). army during the war or su b
scquenlly, to be credited on tax bills which
have since accrued, was received from that
Board and their action concurred III, but the vote
was subsequently rcconsidered and the resolution
laid on the table.
The Board of Aide rmen entered the Chamber
and the boards in joint meeting, elected, on the
I'd ballot, James Swami u policeman vice VIM
Jackson, removed.
An act granting the right of way to the Alex
andra Passenger Railway through certain
streets, was read twice and ordered to lie over
until the next meeting.
The bill for numbering the houses of the city,
was returned from the Board Of Aldermen they
having adhered to their action, and asking II
committee of conference. Their request was
complied with and Messrs Wheat and Hughes
were appointed on the part of this Board.
The Board then adjourned.
TeSte: HAROLD SNOWDEN, OK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

Wendell Phillips made a speech in Phila-
delphia lately on the ''Lost Arts in the course
of which he said :--"Your great fellow-citlzen,
whom some people irreverently call Tom Scott,
is at the head of company controlling $780,
100000. He places one hand in the Atlantic
and the other in the Pacific his influence ex-
tends from Saginaw to Mobile, and when he
walks eastward from the Golden Gate the
wind of his coat, tails topples over a state leg
islature at every stride.'' What connexion
this has with the Lost Arts" it is impossi-
bic as yet to say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

At a meeting Of the colored employees at the
Tobacco factories in Richmond on Monday
night resolutions were adopted deprecating, the
hardness of Congress III disposing OF the tobac-
co tax and asking that this question, on which
the susteuauce of so many OF the poor or the
State depends. be at once acted upon; adVoca-
ting uniform taxation as just and equitable
among all classes of manufacturers; ana eA-
pressing the opinion that tobacco IS more heavily
taxed than any other subject OF revenue, Delng
800 per cent on the average cost OF raw mate
rial; also advocating the continuance OF the sys'
TEN Of bonded warehouses as sure method to
prevent fraud, at the same time enabling small
capitalists to make an honest living.
Fl. H. Wells, u S. district attorney, by dl-
rection of the attorney, general of the u. 5.
has filed bill in the Circuit Court Of the U; s.,
tor the eastern district of Virginia 10 chan
Gerry, to forclose a mortgage executed by the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company to
the Confederate States, to secure one million OF
dollars, which has reverted to the United
States. 1t is alleged that there is now due
nearly two millions of dollars for bonds, money,
iron and other railroad material advanced to
build the Piedmont railroad under contract
made in May. 1862, between the Richmond
and Danville Ra lroad Company and the Con-
fedcrate States. The suit is brought against
the Richmond and Danville railroad, the State
of Virginia and other defendants holding or
claiming to hold liens on the road
A gentleman died recently in Buckingham
county; Va, who owned, at the surrender OF
General Lee, twenty-five slaves Twelve of
them left HIM, hut the other ten remained with
ard worked for him until the day of bis DEATH
taking for their services just as much as he
chose to give them. At his death, to show his
appreciation OF their services and his gratitude,
he gave them his farm on which they can all
live comfortably.
Mr.. Vance Warttman and Mr.. W. Mckay
Warttman, son and brother Of the senior edi
tor of the Rockingham Register, died recently
prominent and popular physician Of Lynch
burg died on Sunday evening, at the residence
of his brother-n law, DR.. T. l.. Walker.
In accordance with the opinion of the At
torney General of the State, published yester-
day Treasurer Mayo has stopped the fund
ing of bonds and will not resume until new
coupons are printed, which will require from
thirty to sixty days.
The letter carriers of Richmond have resign
in body in consequence of the dismissal of
their chief by the Postmistress 4 new force
has, however, been organized and no delay or
irregularity is anticipated.
1t is said that the Executive cle,nency is to
be solicited in behalf of Carson tried few days
ago in Staunton, and sentenced to ten years in
the Penitentiary for the murder of Cinebcll.
A Fredericksburg merchant has purchased
the growing crop of wheat of Spottsylvania
farmer at $l.5 per bushels.
1t is announced that the Khedive and Bey
of Tunis, will visit the Sultan Of Turkey dur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH IS, 1872.

There was another scene in the French Ma
tional Assembly yesterday. In discussing the
minutes of the previous days sitting, Victor
Schoelcher declared the vote to pass to the
order of the day was adopted under circum-
stances which rendered it null and void. Dep
uty Brisson accused nj. Vitet, President pro
tenn, of gross Irregularities, and charged that
the minutes had been falsifed. A scene Of IN
describable violence ensued, and the President,
unable to bring the members to order, was
obliged to suspend the session for thirty min
utes After the recess, the Assembly, by a
large majority, passed resolution censuring
Brisson for bis unjust accusations and intern
nerate language
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

1t is said that number of prominent Rus
slams are now in Paris negotiating with Polish
refugees there for their return to Poland. 1t
is inferred by the negotiation that the Car of
Russia wishes to effect reconciliation between
himself and the disaffected Poles, and that a
general amnesty for all past offences will short
ly be decreed This surmise gains belief from
the fact that the Gar wishes to appoint the
Duke Alexis to the Viceroy of Poland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

THE SOUTHERN STATES. The London Chem
list and Druggist, of recent date says truly of
the Southern States: IF the Southern United
States are not the garden of the world it is
rather the fault of those who are responsible
for their cultivation and development, than
from any other cause on the face of the earth
Cotton, sugar and tobacco are products of such
immensely as TO dwarf those which other lands
bring forth. Vast quantities of wheat and rice
are exported. Luxurious but uncultivated veg
citation also testi6es to its immense resources
which are forthcoming. Watered by the grand
est rivers, rich in every variety of soil, millions
of acres of swamp yet unreclaimed, make it a
territory which will supply the world
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

DR.. Smith, of Baltimore, at the head of the
profession in that city, in letter on the sub
ject of small pox, says that vaccination is a sure
preventive that if it be repeated as long as it
produces its characteristic effects, it is sure
preventive of varioloid and that though there
is possibility of what deters many from vac
cination, the transferring of other diseases
with vaccine matter, yet the danger is infinite
ly small in comparison with the protective
character of vaccination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

Dispatches from Boston state that Straw,
Radical, is undoubtedly elected Governor of
New Hampshire, and that the indications are
that there will be Radical majority in the
Legislature, which elects successor to Mr.
Patterson, present U. S. Senator from that
State. The contest was very close, the Labor
Reform and Temperance tickets interposing
between the votes of the two great parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13
MEMORANDA.

Schr, Vaper, Apologize, from Providence,
which arrived at Baltimore yesterday, re-
ports; March 10th, when off Waknaprig, pass
ed the hull of a schr, water-ogged and aban
doucd vessel laying, with stem partly out Of
water, hull painted black with white strip
around taffrail; made out the first letter of her
name to lie W. put on in white letter; 1tb, in
Chesapeake Bay to northward Of Windmill
Point, passed another schooner on her beam
ends iuIl Of water masts and rigging standing
supposed to have been capSzed in the late
northwest gales; Sth was boarded by Capt.
Collins. of schr. W. w. Pharo, ashore at Cove
Point, and wished to be reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

The annual report of the American Coloni-
cation Society now published makes favora,
bic exhibit of the progress and condition Of
Liberia Peace prevails-the late civil dis
turbances have ceased-and the colored emf
grants from this country, are generally pros
nerous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

ag~TRIBurE OF RESPECT meeting of
the students of St. Johns Academy held
March 18th 1872. James f. Clements. Of
Charles county, Nd, was called to the chair
and VIM. NJ. Baggett, of Richmond, Va, APP
pointed Secretary.
The chair having announced the death of
Muscoe Garnett, student of the Academy,
which had Just occurred, on motion commit,
tee to draft resolutions was appointed consist
inc of Leonard Marbury, and Clarence +.
French, of Alexandria. Frank Byerly, OF Rock.
ingham county. Va, Frank NJ. Dyer, OF
Washington, D. c., aud Samuel B. Loving, of
Alexandria, who. after retiring for few mo-
ments proposed the following, which were
unanimously adopted, viz
God, in his infinite wisdom. having called
from among us our dear companion, Muscoe
Garnett, we desire to give expression to the
sorrow with which his departure has filled our
hearts, and to assure his afflicted parents Of
our heartfelt sympathy. It's, therefore, unan-
imouSly
Res07ed, That, in the death of Muscoe Gar
nett our school has lost an obedient and doclle
student, and we beloved friend
Reso7red, That in this at1iction, which has
so suddenly cast its shadow over US, We recoog-
nize the hand of Him who chastens that lie
may save, and that we hum bly, accept 1t as a
warning to prepare ourselves for the great
change which any hour may bring.
Reso7,ed. That though We known the feeble
ness of human sympathy to hearts which bleed
with such loss as this, yet we offer our sincere
coincidence to the parents of our deceased fel-
low student, as last mark of the love we bore
him. and as tribute most grateful to his low
ing heart. o..
Resolyel, That the proceedings of this meet
ing, be published in the city papers, and that
a COPY be transmitted to the parents of our
deceased friend.
The meeting them adjourned.
JAS f. CLEMENTS, Chairman,
W. \ ID Cooratoru
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

Most of the Radical papers are quite indis-
nant at the present course of Mr.. Greeley
They are afraid that he will do much harm
but yet affect to regard his opposition to Gen.
Grant as of mo account" whatever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

The Erie railroad embroglo is the present
sensation in New York, and the excitement in
that city is reported as intense" 1t is sup
posed that Gould will enter into law suit to
recover control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

The Southern Claims Commission yesterday
heard the cases of Leonard Bowman, of Gull
pepper, Va, and Isaac Hardesty late Of Harri-
sonburg, Va, but now resident of Maryland.
The latter, as appeared upon his examination,
voted for the ordinance of secession, besides
taking an oath of allegiance to the State of
Virginia for three years during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

No particular change in the rates of authra-
cite coal iu the Pennsylvania coal region The
Philadelphia Ledger says :-'As yet there is
no indication of trouble in the mining regions,
and if work continues it is not easy to see how
an overstock and lower prices can be avoided. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

The Legislature OF Virginia has but few
days more left for its session. We hope it will
diligently attend to business, and do all that it
possibly can to make up for lost time, and pass
such bills for the public good, as are most prac-
tical and necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

REMARKS. The market for wheat continues
active for prime and choice samples, but lntc
rior and medium grades are rather dull; offer
ings OF l49 bushels white aud 22l of red with
sales of the former at ls2, for strictly prime,
and of the latter at l677 tor good and l73 and
$50 for prime. Corn is firm; offerings Of 300
bushels white, SIC of mixed, and l52 of yellow,
with sales OF white at 10, mixed at IS and 50
and yellow at 6S. No offerings of Rye or Oats
to-day Other articles are without material
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

The Prince of Wales, now in Paris, has had
an opportunity of being present at one of the
violent debates, in the French Assembly, now
so frequent, and which show the disturbed
and uncertain condition of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

We have received the 3rd number of the
Lilly of the Valley, a very excellent and chear
miscellany, published at Harrisonburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

The work of political persecution iu South
Carolina has been resumed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

ST.. PATRIcKs DAY comes this year on Sun
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

SMuGGLISG.-Au urgly tale is floating
around this city. which, unfortunately for our
puremiuded officials in Washington, has a
strong smack of smuggling. 1t appears that
on the last up trip Of the Washington steamer,
the Lady of the Lake she carried up as freight
quantity of rich wines and liquors for the pub
lie functonaries of the capital. These goods
were brought over by the United States ship
Guerrero, and paid no duty. \ detective of
this city, thinking it good opportunity tor, a
haul, went up on the boat, seized the goods,
brought them back, and they are now stored
in the custom-hoqse. Of course the crime I, OF
attempted smuggling will be disclaimed, but
laws ?-Nortok Vruginiau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

1'HE " ED
FAMILY FAVORITE.
THE MOST SIMPLE.
THE MOST RAPID.
THE MOST ECONOMICAL.
THE MOST DURABLE.
Most beautifully constructed, the lightest run
ming and
MOST POPULAR SEWING MACHINE
IN USE.
THE w ED
is sold on the most reasonable terms by
VIM F. DeVAUGHAN, 922 Pa. av.,
Washington, D. G.
Washington feb 24-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

1t is announced that the Khedive and Bey
of Tunis, will visit the Sultan Of Turkey dur
ing April,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13
VIM. NJ. BAGGETT. Secretary,

ns-Y.MC.A.-There will be special meet
ing of the Young Mems Christian Association
of this city held in their rooms, on King street,
on Friday evening next, the, 18th instant, at 8
O'Clock. Commemorative of brother James W.
Atkinson. deceased The members of the Asso-
citation and friends of the late brother Atkinson,
are invited to be present
NH 1921 JAS. B. HoDGKIS, Rec. Sec.
nS-CoLUMB1A FIRE Co.-The regular month
" meeting of the Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company will be held on Thursday. night, the
14th at !! o'clock. Every memberis requested
to be present as important bushes will be
mar Dbl Secretary
C.O REWARD will be paid for the return
u 4 to this office of pair of old steeI-mount-
ri colored SPECTACLES, in worn maroon
case. H1l lo-"t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-13

PosToFFICE AFFAIRS. -Postoffices have been
established at Leroy, Rockingham county. Va /,
Samuel D. McCommon. Postmaster. on the
route from Waynesboro to Port Republic: at
Forest Station, Shenandoah county, William
j. Moffct, Postmaster, on the route from Ma
naSsas toHarrisouburg; and at the Wears, Mont
gomery county, Va, Henry c. Russell, Post
master, on the route from Lynchburg to Bristol