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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

WASHINGTON ITEMs-The wind storm
which prevailed yesterday was accompanied
by copious showers of rain, and was very de-
structiye to the foliage of the public par Ks
Some of the talest and handsomcst trees in the
vicinity of the Presidents House were torn up
bodily by the roots, The destruction Of shrub
berry was quite extensive
The delegates to the Homeopathic Conven-
ton in session here, yesterday waited on the
President and were kindly received.
The Indian delegation, headed BY Red
Cloud, who have come to apologize for the acts
of twenty unruly subjects Of the Ogallala band
of Sioux Indians arrived in Washington last
night.
Arrangements have been made by which a
boat will leave Washington on Friday night at
eight clock for Alexandria, giving all who de-
sire to attend the Masonic fair and festival an
opportunity to do so. Returning, the boat will
leave Alexandria at half-past eleven. The
cost of the round trip will be twenty: five cents.
Yesterday afternoon the steamer John Glib
son, from New York brought for the museum
of the Smithsonian Institution the skins of the
following animals, mounted and ready for exhi-
bition: A Polar bear; Rocky Mountain sheep,
buffalo, an American elk, a Lap and reindeer,
a warus, and number of rare fishes, Including
several gigantic white sharks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
FF.SI.Sff-iL.
EARMERS' AND MECHANICS
l. SAVINGS BANK OF ALEX

TARMERS' AND MECHANICS
l. SAVINGS BANK OF ALESA.
Directors.
John w Stewart, 5. Ferguson Beach,
Emanuel Francis, William Cogan,
Robert Bell, junior, John ?. Agncw,
Andrew Jameson.
This Bank will be opened for business on and
after Thursday next the llth Instant. at the
former office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia
on Prince street, between Pit. and Royal, daily,
From 10 a. m. till p. m, and
On Saturdays from 5 p. m. till : p m.
Deposits received of my sum not less than
twenty-five cents.
Rate of interest six per cent on all sums when
amounting to live dollars or multiples thereof.
Minors and married women are allowed I'M
der the charter to make deposits and draw the
SAME on their own receipts.
Parties i'll the country can send deposits by
postotfice money order or otherwise, and by
Adams Express, on the following terms viz
Not exceeding S25, fifteen cents; S25 to $50
twenty-five cents; $50 to SlOO, thirty cents;
500 to $500, forty cents 500 to $500, fifty cts
$500 to 500, sixty cents; over 500, at IS cents
per $1,000. ANDREW JAMESON,
ap 9-lm President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
VA.
THURSDAY, NAY %, 1872.

RALEIGH T. DANIELS POSITION late
speech delivered at a Ward Meeting in Rich
,uond, the Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Index says that Mr.. Raleigh I.
Daniel said she had no doubt that all good
Conservatives would have to vote for Greeley
in the next Presidential election. He added
that if the election of Democratic President
were now possible, it would not be desirable,
because he would be in the same impotent po-
sition occupied by Andrew johnson, without
power to turn wheel, all the other coordinate
branches Of the government being in Republl-
can hands. He was, therefore, in favor of Mr..
Greeley, especially as Mr.. Greeley had shown
h,mselfa friend to the South in several mo-
meutous crises of her history. He particularly
instanced 1869 and the Underwood constitu.
ton. when Mr.. Greeley was power behind
the throne. Mr. Daniel said that it was with
in his personal knowledge that Mr.: Greeley
had then exerted his great influence with Presi-
dent Grant to procure his favor and recon-
mendation in behalf of the. plan Of separate
voting on the more Objectionable features of
that Constitution, whereby it was made toler-
able to us. Mr.. Daniel also referred to a per-
s9nal interview he had had with Mr. Greeley
when he was here to bail Mr. Jefferson Davis
The interview took place in the presence of Mr.
Davis, and Mr.. Greeley then emphatically and
Indignantly reprobatcd the oppression and mis-
government to which the South was subjected
under military supremacy and the so-called re.
construction laws Mr. Daniel said, too, that
Mr.. Greeley would have appeared on the stump
for Walker in Virginia in lS6? but tor III
lo,1tb -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The last number Of the Westminster Review
has legal article, which, whatever may be
thought of the opinion Of the author, is writ,
ten with much ability and has attracted much
attention. The conclusion reached by the re-
viewer is that neither for suitability to ordina-
ry nor to political occurrences does trial by jury
merit the pancgyrics commonly ayshed upon
it; it is time that the public mind should be
more awake to its many deficiencies and to the
greater claims on their confidence Of a Drained
Judge, superior alike in experience in the
responsibility of his position, and in freedom
from popular prejudice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER CO.,
u OIL,

" may loLL, ioI<.
The unprecedented early commencement OF
general and severe drought has excited the ap-
prehension of short supply of water, and Gals
for preventive measures on the part of its OIL
GERS to provide against all unnecessary waste oy
consumers.
1t is the earnest request of the President and
Directors to heads OF families that no unneces-
sary waste shall be permitted, and that servants
ard children shall shut off hydrants as soon as
possible when used
Especial attention is called to the use of wash
pans and bath-tubs, both fruitful sources ofwaste
The rules and regulations of the Company,
under its charter, provide tnas and penalties for
ana and all unnecessary mastc, and it becomes
the imperative duty of the officers, especially
under the condition of scant supply, to enforce
these wholesome regulations upon all offenders
4 deficiency of this indispensable article to
housekeepers induces US to hope that we shall
be sustained in our efforts to prevent all ~aste,
while furnishing all parties with necessary
supply for domestic purposes.
my l3-w2m r. II. MILLER. President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
Common Council.

Alta c,llcd meeting Of the Common Council,
held May q, 1872, there were recent: George
K. him, esq, President, and Me: srs. Ne:le,
Hopkins Green, Stuart, Risheill, Beach, Pinn
and Hughes
A communication from the Mayor stating
that J. G. Clark, who WAS appointed Judge of
Elect on for the Sd Ward, had declined that
position, and that Judge Lowe had appointed
+ A. Re to fill the vacancy, and recommend
ing con :urrcnc- in that appointment on the
part Of the CITY Council, was received from the
Board of Aldermen and their action in adopting
the MAYORS recommendation concurred in.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: HAROLD SNOWDEN, Cfk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
The Washington Chronicle mentions as

The Washington Chronicle mentions as
matter worthy of remark and commendation
that at the night session of the Senate on Tues
day night, mot person could be found per
ceptibly under the Influence of intoxicating
drink - 1t 'congmtuates the country and
Congress on this gratifying circumstance! :
Well. 1t is something that the country eau be
congratulated upon anything! Though it is
rather strange that it should be noted as re-
markable that one night session Of the Senate
has been held land everybody reported as rect"s'
pellucid and sober
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
VIRGINIA NEWS

On Thursday afternoon last Mr.. Joseph
Myers, ST., an aged citizen living near Charles
town, was assisting in loading logs to be taken
to saw-mi near by when chain broke and
a heavy log rolled upon hm crushing his right
leg so badly that anlputation Will probably he
necessary to save his HE.
The dwelling, barn, stabng, courthouse and
other out buildings on the farm Of Col. John
NJ. Coyle-occupied by Mr.. Sehoppert--on the
Leetown Road three miles from Charlestowu,
Jefferson county, West Va, was destroyed by
fire on Monday afternoon last.
The Town Council and authorities Of Lees
burg, have passed resolutions Of respect to the
memory Of the late r. NJ. Bentley, and paid a
deserved tribute to his character.
In the neighborhood of Middleburg, on
"Wednesday night there WAS very heavy rain
We have accounts from the lower valley Of re
cent rains.
Nine car loads of fine fat sheep were shipped
at Lvnchburg to the Northern markets on
Monday over the Orange and Alexandria rail-
road
The Springs season opens on the first of
June, generally, but some are now ready for the
campaign.
Application has been made to condemn land
for a new railroad route, out of Petersburg to
City Point.
Mr.. Wyndham Robertson has come out
warmly for the Cincinnati nominations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
fIyM. III. DeYAUGHAN,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
z Z r n [ 7 u r E
No. ll9 King sire

North sde,) Alexandria, Virginia.
Respectfully calls attention to his large as
sortmcnt Of f URNITU RE, which he is selling,
quality considered, as low as can be bought in
this or any other market.
PARLOR SUITS, in Hair Cloth or Reps;
Marble Top Centre Tables, Whatnots, Hat
Racks, Lounges, Office Dining, Rocking, Side
and Childrens Chairs, Breakfast and Dining
Tables and Hair Top Mattresses constantly on
hand. Agent for the celebrated
NEPLUS ULTRA SPRING BEDS,
pronounced by those who have examined them
to be the very best Spring Beds ever offered in
this market.
REPAIRING promptly attended to at mod
crate nrices NH l8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

Mr.. Sumner is very indignant that the Sen
ate should have passed, in his absence, his
civil Rights bill with an amendment strik-
ing out one of it's Objectionable provisions He
voted against Amnesty because thereof. A
colorcd man, Geo. T. Downing, in letter in
the Washington Chronicle, is also, very irate.
He says ''he has been stabbed in the House Of
his friends and that his manhood is humil-
lated "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .n1l'2a, ~

Sun sets........ I.l3
ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore to Jos
Brodcrs & Co. She reports the schr A J Bent
ley still ashore at Ragged Point. and ten light
vessels in the river bound up.
Schrs Waite Franklin, Purvere, Boston; Ma
~ w Hooper, Gilman, NY; Loretto Fish,
Wiley; Louisa Bliss, Strong; E NJ Wright
Freeman, and Oaks Ames, Edlnunds Boston, to
J P Agnew.
Schrs Ada F Whitney. James Young and H
W Foster, Boston, and NJ G Hart, Washington,
to American Goa Co.
Schr Annie Lyons Boston, to Hampshire s
Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Harry Thomas, Providence, to Hamp-
shire s Baltimore Coal Co
Schrs Oaks Ame-, Edmunds, and Mary w
Hooper, Gilman by J P Agnew.
s5chrs Henry Finch, Jersey City; A / Mas
sew. Laybrook Point, and Jos Young, Boston,
BY American Coal Co..
Schr Mary Standish, Boston, by Hampshire
s Baltimore Coal Co.
MEMORANDA
Bark Ivs, Overflow for this port, cleared at
Salem 10th.
schr Royal Arch Hawkins hence. at Provi-
Schrs E R Kirk and VIM Allen, hence, at
Norwich Dist
Schr + l. Porter, from Fall River for this
port, at New London Dist.
Schr John Manton, from Providence for this
rort, at New London 2lSt
Schr J j Ward Inman, hence, at New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

A Richmond (Va dispatch says that with a
view to healing the dissensons in the Radical
ranks in the State, large delegation of Vir-
glnians from different parts of the State have
been invited to Washington and will hold an
interview with the President on Saturday next.
Among the names of those invited are General
Wickham, Judge Rives, COL R. W. Hughes,
Jalnes T. johnson, W. T. Early, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

After session of nearly twenty four hours,
the Senate passed the ku-ktux bill yesterday
morning by vote Of nearly two to ones to
l5 There IS no real good reason, whatever,
for passing this bill, continuing the suspension
Of the writ of habeas corpus. 1t is base po-
litical movement to manacle the South. We
are glad to gee it stated that it will probably
not pass the House of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Board Of Aldermen.

At d called meeting of the Board of Alder
men, held May 22i. 1872 there were pCesen.
IL. l.. Simpson. esq.,, President and Mcssrs.
French, Corse, Wilmington and Underwood
A mru.ication from the Magyar was re:
ceve announcing t at j. {. Clark had declined
the ap ointu ens Of Judga of Elect on of the I'd
Ward, and hat Judre Lowe had sppo nted +.
A. Reed to fill the vacancy, which was concur
r,d in, and Mr.. Reed appointed Judge of Elec-
ton for the Sd Ward
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JNO. j. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The Secretary Of the Treasury has been re
ouested to investigate the charges of official cor
ruption which Mr. Farnsworth has made
against Mr. Mullett, the Supervising Architect
Of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

ln the Senate, yesterday, in Mr.. Sumner S
absence, his Civil Rights bill Was adopted, with
an amendment striking out all that portion TO-
lating to schools, churches and cemeteries. AS
it now stands it prohibits any discrimination
between white and colored persons only in ho-
tells, places Of amusements, on railroads, steam
boats and stages The bill has gone to the
House, but may not be acted on there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
C.7.NIL CU.H.HER(E.
EEN-IIIlLf E1SS-TLL.ls SSssIasS--SIlI.s.s
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Boats DR. J P Broodrick and r Emmett, to
Hampshire s. Baltimore Coal Co. Boats Pover,
II Keney, A II Wallis, J A Alexander G Cliff
ton, NJ Sandford, w J Boothe jr., Goldfnch,
J B Cazeaux and A J Thomas, to American
Coal Co. Boats John E Silver, Col J c Lynn,
j V Norman, Mary Mertins and So Grss, to
New Central Coal Co. Boats F P White, 6 S
Confer and Thos Hassett, to Maryland Coal Co.
DEPARTURES.
Boats J s. II Korns, DR. 4 DeLacey, Van
dervoort, J S Davenport A Perkins, U Ham
ilton, G N Madore, Chas Robb Plover, VIM
barrow, Industry, H Keney, NJ Sinclair, A H
Wallis, Jas A Alexander, John Silver and
Chas Clifton, for berland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The Lcudouu County Republican says that
Judge Ball, Of Loudoun, has decided that "a
separate ballot must be used in voting on the
proposed amendment for striking out the Usury
clause from the Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The Washington Patriot says THE letter
Of Mr.. Greeley, accepting the Cincinnati nomi-
nation, is, in the main, candid, direct and un-
Objectionable from his political standpoint In
some respects, the nine points into which Mr..
Greeley has condensed the thirteen articles of
the Cincinnati platform are more acceptable
than the original form
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The reports OF the majority and minority of
the Committee of Investigation 10 the Robe
son affair." were made to the House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday Nothing will come of
the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

ARLINGTON TURNPIKE--At meeting OF
the directors of the Arlington Turnpike Com,
pany, on the 2lst instant, the following rates OF
toll were fixed by the board: For one-horse We
hicles, five cents each way; tor two horse vehl-
cles, ten cents each way. A resolution was
unanimously adopted to admit all vehicles free
of toll on the 3Oth instant, Decoration Day,
at Arlington Cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The President has appointed Thos p Robb,
late Collector of Customs at Savannah, Fabius
J. Meade. Mississippi, and Richard II. Saw
age, California, Commissioners under the joint
resolution Of Congress- to examine and inquire
into the depredations, alleged to have been
committed upon the frontier of Texas, for sever
al years past, by bands of Indians and Mexicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The appropriation bill, now before the House
of Representatives, contains an item for an ap-
preparation of 50 900 for light at the entrance
of the anchorage inside of Shipping Point, Po-
tnmoc river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

THE BOUNDARY LINE. The commissioners
appointed to establish the line between Mary
land and Virginia, met at Cris6eld yesterday
22d instant, for the purpose Of making another
effort at a settlement of the matter. 1t is con-
coded by both sides that the beginning Of the
original line was at place called Watkins
Point. But where is this Watkins Point !?
The Crisfeld (Maryand) Leader explains the
conflicting views of the commissioners on the
Maryland and Virginia boundary, as follows ::
The Maryland commissioners say that the
true Watkins Point is what is now known as
Foxs Island, and is situated few miles below
Cris6ed, while Mr.. Wise (tor Virginia. claims
that what is now known as James Point is the
locality in question. If the latter can establish
their claim, then part of Crls6eld, with its
valuable harbor, and nearly all OF the ceebrat-
ed Tangier and Pocomoke oyster region, will
be adjudged in Virginia: The line would
strike across from James Point directly over
our wharves, and take from Maryland con>id-
cradle share of Somerset countJ and its best
oyster ground
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

\ most excited debate took place yesterday
in the French National Assembly in regard to
the corruption aedged to have existed in the
late war contracts The occasion was embraced
by Pasquier for most vigorous denunciation of
Napoleon, and the Empire was called upon to
restore 10 France her legions, her provinces
and her glory"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

At the annual meeting Of the Texas Pacific
Railroad, Thomas A. Scott was elected Presi
dent, Henry e. Stebbins Vice President, anc
Edwards Peirpoint, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

We are glad to see that many Of our Virgin
ia Conservative exchanges are counselling mod
Grafton in relation to the Presidential election,
lnthe present condition of affairs. 1t is all
important to effect combination of all the ele-
ments of opposition in order to make success
full campaign against Grant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The work of the Senate on Tuesday aud yes
terday, it is said, renders it comparatively easy
for Congress to adjourn 10y June 3D. The ap-
preparation bills will not be in the way. The
only obstacle now is the tariff BILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun, says :-''The prospect of the ratif-
cation of the supplemental article is improving,
but it is feared there will be special session
of the Senate called to dispose of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The new Bishops Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, recently elected at the General Con-
ference, are all said to be men Of ability, and
several Of them eloquent preachers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The supplementary apportionmcnt act, allow
iug nine States an additional Representative to
the number provided by the act passed this
session, was agreed to by the Senate, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

We have already announced the passage BY
Congress of the Amnesty BILL 1t was approved
and signed by the President, yesterday, and Is
now a law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
COMM ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 2.-Wheat is
in better receipt, and the market is active for
the higher grades offerings of 1854 bushels,
with sales Of choice at US. Corn is lie lower;
offerings of ll29 bushels white and 2S2 of yell
low, with sales of the former at 49, and of the
latter at rs Oats are steady; offerings of $50
bushels, with sales at CO. Eggs are in demand
at an advance Butter is dull and lower.
Fish MARKET.-The receipts Of Fish since
yesterday have been only 100 Shad, which sold
at from to $40 per hundred and 5000 Herring,
which sold at So so per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The witnesses for the prosecution in the
Huston case complain much of the manner in
which they are treated by Illusions lawyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

The trial of the cases ofthe men who were in.
dicted for violation of the fourth section of
the Enforcement act, in obstructiUg the polls
of the Eighth Election District Of Anne Arun-
del county, Md, at the State election on the
9th of November last. was concluded III the U.
S. Circuit Court yesterday by verdict OF not
guilty.
! The puddlers at the B. & o. Railroad rolling
mills, in Cumberland, are on strike. The
Company has offered to employ as many as it
desires to work at present at $500 per ton,
but the men refuse to compromise. The mills
will stop at the end Of this week and in all prob
ability be idle end Of this wdcrable tine
Among that array of islands in the Southern
Pacific Ocean known as Polynesia, our Govern
ment has succeeded in obtaining location for
naval station and coal depot 1t is on Tutu-
liza. one of the Navigators Islands. and is ad-
vantageouSy situted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

COMMITTING SENTENCES The Richmond
correspondent of the Petersburg Index says
Gov. Walker on Saturday determined to
commute the sentence of Laurence Murphy,
Richmond man, from 3 years confinement in
the Penitentiary to II months confinement In
jail, but the question was raised whet her he
could do so, constitutonally, and action has
been suspended for the opinion Of the At
torney General. The constitution says, sec
ton 5, Art ", that the Governor "shall
have power to remit fines and penalties,
10 such cases and under such rules and
regulations as may be prescribed by the
law and except when the prosecution has been
carried on by the House OF Delegates, to grant
reprieves and pardons after conviction to re-
move political disabilities consequent upon con-
viction for offences committed prior or subse
ouent to the adoption of this constitution, and
to commute capital punishment; but he shall
communicate to the General Assembly, at each
session the particulars Of every case of fine or
penalty RENTED, Of reprieve or pardon grant
ed and punishment committed with his rea-
son for RENTING, granting or committing the
same The sentences of other prisoners SEN
fenced to the Penitentiary of late years and
since the adoption of this constitution, have
been committed to confinement in jail, and the
constitutionality of so doing has n Yer before
been raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
DAWLEY SPRINGS,
IL Eleven Miles from Harrison urg,
T. pool-;nrb m r. W.

This celebrated Watering Place will be open
for visitors on the 1st of June, 1872. under the
management of JOS. n. WOODWARD, Esq.
The water of these Springs is the strongest
Chalybea'e in the United States, and is peculiar
~ efficient in the diseases Of females, while as q
Tonic its virtues are unsurpassed
ACCOMMODATIONS STRICTLY FIRST
CLASS.
Visitors leaving Baltimore or Washington by
the carly morning train arrive at the Springs to
tea.
SIS; per month, $50. Children under Il years
of age and servants half price. A. B. TRICK,
Pres Board Of Directors.