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AmerIoan InteIlI4snc.. .

mentary excitement at Versailles. &;,'
American IntcIll8encs.
WASHINGTON, February 17.-The ma
jority and minority Ku Klux reports are
nearly ready, They agree that nearly
all the Southern States are approaching
financial ruin from bad legislation and
Ku Klnxiem. One report attributes the
bad Legislation to the Ku Klux; the
other attributes the Ku Klux to bad
legislation.
The Agricultural Convention has been
in session during the past three duys,
and attracts much attention.. There is a
representation from the South--not
large, but able and influential.
WASHINGTON. February 1.-THE tea
rived at San Francisco.
The Los Angeles rioters, who K led
the Chinese. have been acquitted.
There is panic in California mining
stocks.
The Japanese leave Salt LAX. East
ward, Monday.
Spontaneous combustion burned q
WOODEN mill and a woman at Petersburg,
New Hampshire.
Gales prevail on the Mexican coast.
The Prussian bark Herman Loewi was
lost on Alvarado bar. The crew was
saved. The English bark Pamuco was
wrecked in Vera Cruz harbor. The
crew numbered fifteen. of whom twelve
were drowned.
The Ohio River is gorged from Little
Miami to La awrenceburg- five
miles.
Reese James fell. fatally, $50 feet
down a mine shaft at Scranton.
Probsbilities-The low barometer
over Cape Hatteras will probably move
North-eastward with the Gulf stream,
and Northeast wind and cloudy weather
will continue over the middle Atlantic
States. Clear weather will probably
continue in the Gulf States, with light
winds. Cloudy weather will prevail in
the Ohio Valley, clearing away Sunday
afternoon. Clear and cold weather will
continue, with Northerly winds in New
England. Dangerous winds are not an
tioipated for the Atlantic and Gull coasts
Saturday night.
PHILADELPHIA, February 1.-THE
bark Sabria Moses, hence for Havre,
was sunk by ice in the Sohnylkill. The
steamer Clsymont. OF the Norfolk and
Richmond line. sunk at the wharf, and
the cook was drowned.
NEW York, February 17.-Thomas A.
Scott has been elected President of the
Texas Pacific Railroad, Dice Marshall o.
Roberts, resigned.
It is stated that persons implicated in
the Irregularities have offered to compro-
mise with 81. .O0O.O 600. Their persecu-
tors demand Sc. .OOO,OOO. A compromise
is probable upon the disgorgement of
SIS. 600, 600.
New YORK, February IA Cinoin-
natl despatch says the gorge started last
night, sinking fifty coal boats. Loss
$4,000.
The smallpox is decreasing, owing to
very general vaccination. Six deaths
occurred to-day-making twenty-fiv for
the week. The new cases are mostly
variloid ones.
The time of the House was taken up
in debate. In the Senate, there was no
session.
CHICAGO. February 17.-Ten persons
were frozen to death in Dixon County,
Nebraska, Seven wood.outters for the
Winnebago Agency were also frozen
The suddenness and severity of the
storm is unparalleled.
HAVANA, February 1.-THE reported
capture of Cuban Adjutant General Agra
mont and Doctor Loaces, is untrue.
They were wounded but escaped.
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The English expedition to search in
the interior of Africa for DR.. Living
ston has left London, the necessary
funds having been subscribed to delray
its expenses.
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These QuofatiOns are linhlc to lluctnn.
tlon. Securities sent to me will he re-
mittcd for ns directed, at the best mnr-
ket rates. Stocks and Bonds of eycry
description bought aud sold.
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DROMINENT features OF the entert ainmen
i as given by them only, for the last thirty
three years, in the principal towns and cities
throughout tho United States. They have
also sojourned in Europe, where they had the
honor OF appearing before tho crowned heads.
and received fattering testimonials of their
appreciation OF their entertainments:
Operatic and other selections upon sixty-six
original Worcestershire Silver Bells, by the
Troupe.
Miss Fannie will introduce her sta aff OF silver
bells, OF which she is the originator, and only
successful operator.
Sr.
Piano solos and characteristic vocal pieoes
bythe beautiful snd oomplished Mile. Zelda.
Master Barnard is the musical genius now
before the public, AZ all will conceive after
having tho pleasure Of hearing him.
Mrs. j. D. Fitz, the accomplished soprano.
VIM. Peak, Sr., pianist and composer, and
founder OF bell music in America
Other members of tho Troupe in their re-
spective specialties.
Admission rs cents. Reserved seats 81.
Children 30 oents. Reserved seats NAV be
procured at LyBrand's.
Doors open at o'clock; performance viii
commence at o'clock. precisely.
WILLIAM MCMAHON,
rep lot BusineRs Agent.
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eURITIEs. by D. GAMBRI1n, Bro
Main street, Columbia, 8. O., Deal,
Gold, Silver, Bank Notes, Stocks, Be
etc. February II, 1872.
STATE. Bid. A
South Carolina Bonds, 6 ~
cent. (old) ................
South Carolina Bonds, 6 y
cent. (new).
South Carolina Stock, 6 q ct.
OtTY SECURITIES.
City Columbia Bonds, 6 q ct. 81
City Columbia Bonds, 7 % ct. GO
City Columbia Gas Stock,
par, $40. -. IL
City Charleston Stock, 6 q ct. SO
City Charleston Bonds, Fire
Loan, 7 u cent. .......
RAILROADS.
South Carolina Bonds, 7 r.
cent, 1st mortgage.
South Carolina Bohds, 7 7act.
South Carolina Bonds, 6 % ct.
South Caro-. Stock, par, 500, 81
8. G. Bank Stock, par, $125. 81
Northeastern Bonds. LIST mort
gage, 8 u cent.
Northeastern Bonds, I'd mort
gage, 8 R cent.
Northeastern Stock. prefer
red, 8 p cent, par $50.
Northeastern Stock, Capital,
par, $50.
Charleston and Savannah
Bonds. 6 u cent. -. so
Savannah and Charleston
Bonds. 1st mort, 7 q cent.
Savannah & Charleston Bonds
State guarantee, 5p cent.
Savannah and Charleston
Stock, par, 500.
Greenville and Columbia
Bonds, State quar-, Z u Ct.
Greenville and Columbia
Bonds. I'd mortgage. Z 90
Greenville and Columbia 1st
mortgage, past due, 7 q ct. 50
Greenville and Columbia
Stock, par, S25. 1
Charlotte, Columbia and Aug.
1st mortgage Bonds, z PC.
Charlotte, Columbia and Au-
gnsta Stock, 500. par. -.
Spartanburg and Union BIDS,
State guarantee, 7 u cent.
Blue Ridge Bonds, 1st mort.
gaga. t' cent.
Cheraw and Darlington Binds,
1st mortgage, 8 p cent.
Cheraw and Darlington Binds,
I'd mortgage, 8 U cent. :.
BANKS
Peoples Bank of Charleston
Stock, par, 800. o.,
Union Bank Charleston Stock,
par ooo. 45
Planters and Mechanics Bank
Charleston Stock. par, S25
South Carolina Loan aud
Trust Co. Stock, par. S1OO.. l
First National Bunk Stock.
par, S10O.. !
Peoples National Bank Stock,
par, 500. |
Bank of Charleston Stock.
par, 800. 18
Carolina National Bank of Co.
lumbia Stock, par, 500. 100
Central National Bank of 90.
lunoia otOck, par, $lOO... 100
South Carolina Bank and
Trust Co. Stock, par. $1O0.
BANK NOTES.
Bank Of Camden. 10
Bank Of Chester. 10
Bank OF Georgetown.
Bank of Hamburg. -. Is
Bank of Newberry. :. 10
Bank Of South Cnrolina. OF
Bank Of State of South Caro-
lima, prior to 1861. =. IS
Bank OF State of South Caro-
lima. 1861 and 1862. Is
Commercial Bank Columbia.
Exchange Bank of Columbia Oo
Farmers and Exchange Bank
OF Charleston. OF
Merchants Bank of Cheraw. O2
Planters Bank of Fairfield. OF
State Bank ~
These quotations are liable to flu
ton. Securities sent to me will b.
mitted for as directed, at the best
kHt FutpS Sturko and pnn,l., e .
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First IN the Field.
SPRING GOODS! /! SPRING GOoDS!!|

DRINTS, Delaines, Poplins, C.s,imere.
l. jeans and Jweeds.
ALSO,
4 full stock of FANCY GOODS.
NOW is the time to purchase, before they ad
vance in price. -
L. 3. Heavy goods sold at cost.
O. F. JACKSON,
rep ~ Next door to Agnew Son.
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Heinitshs Blood and Liver Pills.

Aelnitsh's Blood and Liver Pills,
E.L,EdANILY sugsr-coated, perfectly taete-
- aens, sna warranted to cure all diseases
TOR constipation OF the bowels, disorders OF
the stom sch, sick and nervous headache' in
digestion. biliouuness. fevers, chiis. kidney
ahnecttions; 1emale irregularities. They purify
the internal viscera. Put up in q bIood-red
co'ored wrapper, and sold at 25 cents a box.
at HEINIrsH's DRUG STORE.
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To the Israelites of Columh;a

To the Israeiites Of Columbia.
THE Israelites Of this city are respectful,v
n invited to attend a mass meeting, to DO
rnary 18, at o'clock P. H., for the purposa
OF consulting as to the propriety OF establish
Ing Synagogue in this city. as per resolutioa
OF GAIA Lodge, No. 168, l. o. b. B.
ISAAC SULZBACHER,
Feo ~ President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-11

Member of the Royal College Of Surgery Of
London, Graduate of one of tie most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
part Of whose life has been spent in the hospi-
tails of London, Paris, Philadelphia and else
where, has effected some of the most astonishing
cures that were ever known; many troubled with
ringing in the head and ears when asleep, great
being alarmed at sudden sounds
bashfu ness, with frequent blushing, attended
with arrangement OF mind, We're
cured Immediately.
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INSURANCE.
New York Life Insurance Go.
Cash Assets $io,OOO.OOO
Annual Income over 100000
T.N-SERH.S(E,
ToNTlNE INvEsTMENTPOLICY.

TONTlNE INVESTMENTPOLICY.
This form of investment has greater variety
of benefits and more substantial advantages than
any other form of Tontine Life Insurance
TIE ADVANTAGES
of which, ut the option Of policy holders, are as
follows: The conversion of the entire accumu-
ation into an annuity for life; the conversion oi
the entire accumulations into paid up policy;
an snnuty for life or time that the policy has TO
run the payment of the accumulated dividend
in cash the payment of the entire accumula-
tionS in cash.
Before insuring, procure an explanatory
pamphlet
Flrst-class local agents wanted in every coun-
ty in the State with whom liberal arrangements
will be made Address or call on
w. R. DAVIS, General Agent.
Over Burke s. Herbert's Banking House, cor.
King and Fairfax streets. ap ll-3m
TNCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
- LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. G. McIlwnine President.
= = AFcy a Tepnuht naur Vice Presidents
Samuel B. Paul, Secretary.
D. P. FMckler, Consulting Actuary.
DR.. DR. D; D.. W; 6,;nn LasseteT' Medical Directors
Judge Johu F. Lay, Superintendent of
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department OF Alexandria in
vested in the department under the direction OF
the following local board OF stockholders:
VIM. &. Cazenovc, President
VIM. II. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John W. Green, VIM. Cogan,
Samuel F. Gregory, G. w. Green,
f. ). Leadbeuter, Bcnoni Wheat,
VIM. j. Boothc, l.. w. Reid.
M. H. &. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
Office No. l27 King St.
DR.. BEDFORD BKowE, Med. Ex. feb lG-tf
4 LEXANDRIA INSURANCE COMPLY.
~ Office, No. Sd King street.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
NJ d. Corsc Jonn b. Smoot,
+. \. Reid, George H. Robinson,
+. 5. Leadbcuter, William Cogan,
Benoni Wheat.
Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates.
Inland marine risks taken on the most favor
able terms.
All losses will be promptly adjusted and paid.
Keep your money at home by insuring in this
Company, owned and controlled exclusively by
your own citizens, and which was organized ex-
pressly with view to stop the drain OF money
from this city and vicinity to other States. Why
build up other cities with your money in prefer
ence to Alexandria?
BENONI WHEAT, President
MORTON MARYE, Secty. oct 2b-tf
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old DOMINION TONIC Gl1TERS as q
" Tonic, Alternative and Diurctic are nm
cqualled. They are confidently recommended in
all cases of Dyspepsia, Indigestion and b Heart,
condition of the Liver, Loss of Appetite, and a
a sure preventive of Ague and Fuver In quart
b,ttles at one dollar each. Prepared only by
JANNEY s. Co,
And for sale wholesale and retail at their Drug
Warehouse, No. l45 King street, Aeran-
dria, Va. my3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-11

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis,
covered the most Certain Speedy, Pleasant and
Effectual Remedy in the world for all
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D0ToMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE
THE STEAMER EMPRESS

THE STEAMER EXPRESS
Capt A. G. NIcKLE =,
This Steamer having been thoroughly re-
paired and otherwise IMPROVED VIII re-
sumo her old route on Tuesday, March oeh'
leaving pier No 10 Light street wharf, .sILa=-A
Baltimore. EVERY TUESDAY, at ttsass1ssss. -
4p m. for Alexandria, Washington ana ueorge-
town and Potomac River Landings, u-,
Returning, will leave Sixth st. wharf, "asn1
ineton. EVERY SATURDAY, at = a. M, ana
King street wharf, Alexandria, at 4; IN. .,,on
Freight taken at lowest rates TOT i"i '"''
'"''''''S''o'' Apply W. J. BRODERs S co.,
No II King street. Alexandra.
A. NEEDEAM & SONS,
,,,,.e No 142 Light street, Baltimore
sn-, LOWER POTOMAC ITO LINE
F1TTI MORE AND PoTOMAC RIVER
LANDINGS. Also for r,oro
FREDERICKSBURG AND hlCn :5i noHn W. VA
The steamer GEORGEAENA wlll, on on anu no
after THU URSDAY, 22d of Feorusry, iot11 b.
sumo her trips, leaving Baltimore from rlei o
Light street every THURSDAY, at Pill
arriving at Aiexsndria, Washington ana "eoi Sc
town on Saturday of each week D., .os,
Returning, will leave Alexandrla evaSy Wed
MONDAY, arriving in Baltimore every "0o-
' A c. P. IRVINE, Agent ,.
1873 Light ST., Baltimore
HooE s. JOHNSTON, .,,.;. Y.
feb 24-tf Agents, AleAanui'a'
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\ HIN ESE TEA co NJ + "A \ :,
NO. NORTH ROYAL STREET,

Have just received Il large ana csr"i'li'y ST.
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON 1871.
(No old stock.)
Japans, pound, half do. and quar-. do. packages;
- varv fnn 81 10
fva III chests suncriOr uua,ity 5 90
fine, w
Oolong, extra fine quality, 70
$ superior w
g fair ~
Imperial, extra fine . ~
J" superior 6 ~
'' fair ~
Young Hyson, extra fine, ~
English Breakfast ~ ~
superior, ~
Gunpowder, extra fine, % %
superior, 1o
good, -
We are confident that the quality OF our leas
cannot be surpassed, and are willing to nave
them compared with any in the market
We have everything in the FINE GKOCEhl
LINE.
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers TO re-
turn any article purchased from Us that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated in price,
and surpassed in quality.
~ CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No IL north Royal street,
ian Pitt Alexandria, Virginia.
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DEADY TODAY,
IL The first edition of the

LAWYERS OFFICE DOCKET
With index, printed headings and ruled col
umns, prepared by james K. Cation, Of Alexan-
dria. This book shows at glance the progress
of every suit; the printed headings give the
names Of claimant or plaintiff; name Of defend
ant; claimants residence; nature of claim
collection; nature of action; when suit was in
stitutcd; name of court; when declaration or
bill WAS filed amount ofjpd yment, interest and
costs date of judgment; date of execution re-
turn OF execution attorneys fees; remarks with
ruling adapted. 1t is y complete record q, OF
iswyer's work, and has received the unqualified
endorsement OF the Bar of this city. Every law
yer should have copy of this labor-Saving
work. Published and for sale by
&. f. FRENCH, Alexandria, Va.
To whom All orders should be addressed. je
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ECE DEILERS,
ICE /!

ICE 1cEl 1cE'
We keep constantly on hund full supply of
PURE BOSTON ICE, for sale at wholesale and
retail
Orders for families, Sc, will receive prompt
attention if left with our drivers or at the office,
where they can be accommodated from a. m.
until p. m.
Orders from the country will be executed
with dispatch. NJ ELDRIDGE & Co,
nv - No South Whnryes.
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HARLOW s. BROTHER,
GROCERS, LIQUOR, FEED, AND CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Alexandria, Virginia
Special attention given to the sale of Country
Produce We most respectfully call the atten
ton of the trade to our large and splendid stock
of goods, consisting of Wines and Liquors,
Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Pieces, But
ter, Lard Cheese, Corn Meal Crackers, Syrups,
Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
enware, Baskets, Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, Canned
Goods, Coal Oil, &C., and every other article
usually found in first class wholesale and retail
establishment Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive our
proinpt attention. mar N-1y
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GROCERIES,.

GROCERIES.
wu ppooEEs GEO. D. BROoSES.
WYNN. F. BROOKES s. BROT d *,
Dealers in
FINE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
l47 King street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Particular attention given to the selection OF
Fine Teas and Cotlees. my z-tl
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T CE! ICE! ICE!

Ice! 1cE' lck'
+. G.. ATWELL,
Having completed his improvement in Market
oil ey, h IS an ICE DEPOT there, where Ice caH
be o. tanned from a. m, to 8 p. m Orders left
at the Drug Store of Mr.. Samuel Lunt, corner
Of h ng and Washington streets, will meet with
prompt attention. Wagons will deliver Ice
daily to ali private families ordering it. an2S If
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GORGE McBURNEY d son,

EORGE Mob URNEY d SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS.,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT; ALSO EASTERN and POTO-
MAC HERRING and MACkEREL.
NOS. lGG AMI ITO KING STR T /,
Washington Hall Buiding,)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Orders promptly filed. jan lo-tf
n WM. RAMSAY,
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER,
TEA DEALER,
s. F. cor. KING AND ST ASAPH SI'S,
nov 22-tf Alexandria, Va
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7 &. MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NEW STORE,
No. 19 North Royal St., and cor. Market alley,
Alexundria, Va.
The proximity Of this store to the Market
House, 1.-THE centre of trade will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
spectfulIy solicited. They will receive careful
and prompt attention oct 26-tf
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NEW STORE.
F. 6. SWAINE
Woudinform his friends and the public gener-
ally that he has leased the store on the corner of
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. G, Milburn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store NO. Y
Royal street, Il frst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can be found at all times fresh Roll But
ter Poultry, Eggs, Hominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peadhes, Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn, &c, SC. Call and exam
inc feb
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CO.n.nTSSyO.N MERCHANTS.

GoTIb Z s w1LKEN1Ne' =
" Successors to w. F. Henderson,
GROCERY, ntssf88S k188SoK HEkcHnNHsI ( GHHEkAh COM
Dealers in GROCERIES, les; TEAS, Es' CoFFEEs
SUGARS, CIDER VINEGAR, BACON,
WHISkEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER, &c.
:, Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HEN
Choice brands Of SEGARs and TOBACCO
CI1oVER % and TIMOTHY SEED. A large
invoice of GRASSES just received.
Strict attention paid to the sale of COU NTk4
PRODUCE. NH 26-tf
w. A SAoor'
SALT, COAL AND PLASTER
MOOT'S WHARF,
(Foot of Princess st.,)
feb 2l-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
r. NJ. wsoN'
(Successor to Brewis s. Lawson,)
GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT, :,
Nos. 81 and 50 Cameron street,
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignments solicited feb l3
HOOE s. JOHNSTON,
Successors to Fowle s. Co..
NO = PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COM MISSION AND SHIPPING MERCTS.
Dealers in all kinds of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents of the
NEW YORK STEAMSHIPS.
Also Of the
LIVERPOOL & LONDON s. GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
feb 5-tf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-01-26

WASHINGTON, January 25.-ThS
senate judiciary commit ee to day
made report on the memorials claim
ing the right Of women to vote under
the fourteenth and fifteenth amend.
ments to the constitution, aud ssy the
committee are unanimously of the
opinion that said amendments do not
confer the right, the power OF States
to exclude from voting being un.
touched by these amendments, and
indeed recognized by the hiteenth.
A delegation OF Republicans from
Arkansas, representing the anti Clay.
ton men Of the party and composed
of members of the legislature and
others, called upon the President to-
day. The special object of their call
was to make certain representations
relative the election of Senator Clay.
ION, which they claim was unfair and
unjust 30 the Republicans of the State
and a series OF charges of political
bad faith on the part OF the gentleman
(ClaytOn) was made by the deleRa
tion, and they claimed, specifying
cases, that Republicans had been re-
turned as defeated in the State legis-
lature and congressional distric,
when the returns showed that they
we're elected. The President said
that 1t was his desire that the charges
made against Senator Clayton should
be thoroughly investigated and ths
case decided solely on its merits.
A dispatch from Little Rock an.
nounees that a number OF the "Min-
strels" (partisans Of ClayIonI will
leave there tomorrow for Washing
ton. Among the number is Ohief-
Justice Mcclure, editor of the Little
Rock Republican, ClaytOn's organ.
Bates, United States attorney for
Utah, appeared to-day before the
house committee on territories, and
urged that necessary appropriations
be made TO carry on the prosecutions
for polygamy among the MOFmons
in that territory. 1he funds for the
purpose were exhausted, and unless
means be supplied the prosecutions
must cease.
The treasury department to-dsy re-
ceived 3 flfty-dollar counterfeit note
of the last issue, which has the red
seal and number OF panels complete,
but can readily be detected, as it Is
printed on plain paper. The genuine
is printed on patent fibre paper.
1t Is said that previous to the depar-
ture of ex. Attorney-G General AkerInan
for his home in Georgia, he was offered,
but refused, the judgeship in Florida
made vacant by the death of John NJ.
Mckinney.
A private telegram to q United
States senator, dated Mobile, was re.
ceived here yesterday and announces
that Circuit Judge Woods has re.
versed his own decision and estab- |
lished Judge Richard Busted g, which |
proceeding puts the Alabama |
and Chattanooga Railroad company
into bankruptcy.
The committee on foreign relations
did not report to-day on the nomina.
ton Of Charles Hale to be assistant
secretary of state The chairman.
Senator Cameron. Is absent, and no /
report Is expected before his return
next Monday. Persons Well-infOFmed
say that the statement that the com.
mittee agreed to report unfavorably |
on this auntnasion Is not true.