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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04
FROM New York.

New YORK, Apri! THE decision OF inc
Court of Appeals on Tuesday Iast,deciarIng the
organization of the Court Of Special SESSIONS
illegal, makes probable the release OF large
number Of c,,nvicts now on Blackwells Island;
4 test case came before Judge Batchf'rd
Yesterday under this decision and if It's deter
mnatiop warrants it. numerous others VIII oe
brought on at once L,ga authorities say thal
the released cnnyics can be tried over again
Samuel 5. Wyckotf, prominent Ne" ] ork-
err died ia this city on Tuesday.
An Albany letter say it is almost ioregone
conclusion that the Legislature will pass no
charter for New York this session. The com
mittee Of seventy already anticipate the dciea'
OF their measure.
\ pigeon match has been lately agreed upon
between George Loril!ard Of New York, anu
Reginald Herbert, Of L1ndou, which will PROB
ably take place in the latter city IN May
The contest is fifty birds each e. % side =
\ large number Of distinguished persons OF
this city and vicinity will attend the marriage
ceremony to-day OF Eugene Dubois and Miss
Anna ;. Brooks, al the manson OF her FATHER
Hon Ei.rasrS Brooks. OH Staten Island.
All public bodies designing TO attend the
Morse iuuel3l ceremonies will meet at the
Central room Of The Madison square i'reSbyte-
ran church. Goth street. at 1000 O'Clock to-
morrow morning
The Sun states that no ceremonies were ac,
corded the remains of General Anderson at
West Point. No troops were drawn up, there
was no music, no salute and not a man raised
his hat. The caisSt,n IN which the coffin was
placed was drawn frnm the steamboat landlug
by four spawned horses, one OF Which nearly
died before rcachirg the academy grounds.
General Rugcr stated 10 Il Sun reporter that he
had special orders from the War Department
to pay no funeral honors 10 Genera! Anderson
at West Point.
The mcmlrrs Of he Evangelical Alliance, Of
which Professor Morse was member and
Chairman Of the depulatnn TO Russia. vii! al
tend the funeral of Professor Morse t" morrow
The Reading Railroad Company yesterday
refused to have their stock registered IN New
York as required b. the Stock ESchange, but
will deposit u statement with their transfer
agents of any new issue The Governing Com
mittec notified the Reading Company that II,
they did not establish Il registration Office
in New York on or before Wednesday
the 10th Instant they would strike
the stock from the list Of stock dealt III at the
Exchange The rules OF the Exchange require
all companies whose stock is actively dealt 10
at the Exchange TO register their stock with
some responsible trust company or banker III
New York city
Carl Eoet al:a>S;upp. the alleged murderer Of
Chcvalicr Dubois de Bjanco was againtlken be-
fore justice Hogan this morning, but waived
further examinations and was formally commit
ted to await the action Of the graud jury. The
long expected witness from Belgium was pres
eut. Nogt SAID in answer to questions OF the
Justice II do net know what | am charged
with : Il am not guilty Of any crime.
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Foreign News.

LoSnoN. April 4-There is considerable
dissatisfaction expressed in financial circles be-
cause of the absence of the New York city loan
from the official list Of quotations on the Stock
Exchange
TIE HAGUE; April 1.-THE celebration Of
Independence was attended with disorders and
breaches of the peace at various points. The
most considerable disturbances occurred at
Oserhout. in Ncrth Brabant, where mob
collected. broke the windows OF houses aud
committed other outrageS. The demonstrations
Became 50 threatening that the authorities
found it necessary TO call upon the military to
suppress the riot. Upon the appearance of the
troops the mob Dispersed but several persons
had been seriously injured before quiet was re.
stored. The cause OF the outbreak is supposed
to he dissatisfaction with the Ministry.
LONDON, April 4-ll:%0 a. m.-The rate OF
Discount Of the Bark Of England has advanced
one half and is now 3 per cent
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
TOTHE GAZETTE
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, April 4, 1872.

WAsHINGToN. April 4, 1872.
In the Senate to-day, bill for railroad
frou Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon,
came from the House, and much time was oc-
cupied in discussion as to its proper refer
ence.
Mr.. Stewart wanted the bill to go TO the
Committee on the Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. Pomeroy favored a reference to the
Committee on Public Lands to which commit
tee it was finally referred.
After the introduction of sundry memorials
the consideration of the Piedmont and Poto-
mac Railroad bill was resumed.
In the House of Representatives Mr.. Wood,
Of n. Y, introduced resolutions Of respect for
the memory of Prof s. +. B. Morse. and spoke
at length in eulogy of his services to mankind.
The House then proceeded to the consldera-
ton of bills from the Committee on Invalid
Pensions
MISCELLANEOUS.
The following bill on a subject of especial
interast in Alexandria and its vicinity, was IN.
troduccd few days ago by Mr. liaisey, and
has lust been printed
4 BILL for the relief Of purchasers Of lands
sold for direct taxes in the insurrcctlonary
States.
B, it enacted, &C., That no own"r his or
her heirs or assigns, of any land sold tor taxes
under the provisions of the act entitled AN
act for the collection OF direct taxes in the in
surrectionary districts within the United States
and for other purposes, approved June tn;
1862, aud ofthe acts amendatory thereof, shall
be permit ed to recover the same IN any action
or proceeding against the purchaser at such
sale, his or her heirs or assigns without show,
ing, in addition to the necessary facts, that all
taxes costs, penalties, and interest upon the
principal, or tax due upon the said land at the
time of the sale, have been paid BY HIM or
them, or bringing into court and depoSllng
with the clerk for the use Of the United States
the amount, with interest Of the taxes and pen
allies due to the United States on account OF
the land, when sold, together with all costs
and expenses of the sale which sum, IN the
case of recovery Of the land BY such owner.
his heirs or assigns, shall be paid into the
TT. asury OF the United States.
Sec. :. That in all cases where the owner of
any land sold for taxes as aforesaid, his heirs
or assigns, shall or has recovered the same
from the purchaser, his or her heirs or assigns,
by the Judgment OF any court OF competent
jurisdiction, without his, her, or their fault or
neglect, of the title of the purchaser derived
from said sale. the Secretary of the Treasury,
on being satisfied, by a certified copy OF the re-
cord of said court that any purchaser, his,
her, or their heirs and assigns, has been evlct-
ed from, turned out of. OF excluded from pos
session Of any such land by the Judgment OF
any court of competent jurisdiction, is hereby
authorized, out of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, to repay to the
person or persons entitled thereto, his, her OF
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CPRING FASHIONS!
= SPRING FASHIONS!

CPRING FASHIONS!
Mrs. G.. L. 5 ! VI P 5 y N,
Will open at her
RA Z A r OF + n II o N,
No. l25 King street,
On Monday, April LIST, nm elegant assortment Of
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC MILL merry,
comprising every novelty that can be found OF
the season.
Magnificent Pattern Bonnets and Hats, pur-
chased Of importers.
Imported and American Suits, some very
beautiful.
All kinds Of Dress Trimmings, Laces, in real,
Guipure and Trimming.
P::rasols not 10 he cxcelicd, either in design
or prices.
Elegant I.ace Collars, in old point, real inta-
ton, Grape and Linen-all new styles.
handkerchief all qualities
Wells of every description, Tissue, Polka,
Dotted and Bridal.
Cotton Trimmings, every new style
Victoria Lawns; elegant Prints and Percai es
all selected especially for suits.
Real Hair Switches Curls long and cheap {;
Chatclaincs, in thread; all colors; Switchc, in
every shade, and Chignons in every style.
Ludi,s will do we'll to call and see my stock
before purchasing, the prices of all are aston
ishngIy low and cannot fail to please Notice
given in u few days of my opening NH rs
NEW AND RICH SPRING GOODS.
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

OFFICE OHlEF SIGNAL OfFlCEh, 7
WASHINGTON. April /. 10 a m.
.Sunopsis for the Past Treaty jam Aoms. :
The barometer continues highest over the
Upper Lake region aud has extended its influ.
ence southwark to the Gulf and eastward to
the Atlantic with easerly winds over and west
of the Mississippi valley, to northery over the
Atlantic States. Clear weather is now general
" prevailing from Virginia to eastern Kansas
and norlhwar,l, but thence southward to the
Gulf cloudy weather with occasionally light
rain continues. The barometer is lowest over
eastern Texas.
pfobaliht;cs. The barometer will probably
continue rising over the Atlantic States. Clear
weather will generally continue from kentucky
northward over the Upper Lake region with
easterly winds, and eastward over the Middle
and New England States, and extend south
eastward over the South Atlantic States
Cloudy and threatening weather with ea>tcrly
winds will probably continue during the day
over the Western Cuff States. Failing BARON
eter and winds backing to souther!y are proba-
Die for the Northwest. Dangerous winds are
not ANTICIPATED.
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their assigns. sum Of money equal to tha t
originally paid by the purchaser OF the lana q 50
recovered. with Interest upon the same nom
the date OF payment for the said land at salo
sale :.
Sec g. That this act slaI take effect im-
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bise MARKETS..

New YORK. April 4.-StockS strong. Cold
firm at l0! Money ! to I lie. Va SKIES "a,
new Sc Flour rather more steady. Wheat a
a shade frmer. Corn very quiet.
BALTIMORE, April 2.-Na. skies. old, II:
do. consolidated ssh bid. W. Va. SKIES icy.
Cotton very dull low midd!ings held at 22!a
223 Flour very firm. Wheat firm; Southern
amber 200a2oI; Others unchanged. Corn steady;
white Southern G4a66 yellow do 64a65; yellow
Western one and two. 63aG4-salcs of 10000
bushels mixed do. 60aG2!. Rye quiet at 9ialn0.
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Fire.

ALBANY, April A fire on Bassctt street
last night destroyed Scott 4 Simpson lumber
yard and eight dwelling houses. Loss Sl0,n'W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

HNUMES, ASHBY 81 CO.,
Corner King and Pitt streets,
Respectfully announce to the citizens of Alex
andria and vicinity tina: they are now receiving
a full line Of exceedingly rich and beautiful
SPRING GOODS,
embracing the various fabrics and latest desi gns
for Ladies Dresses and Spring Suits, such as
Black and Coorcd Silks, Japanese Silks and
Popllns in great variety, Llama Poplins, Mo
hair Popins of new designs, Silk and Mohair
Mixtures. with the latest novelty Of Martuban
Grape for Ladies Suits, together with the latest
agony,
DOLLY WARDEN,
in gorgeous array and unique taste in rredolni-
nance-all Of which will be shown with the
greatest pleasure, and sold ut the lowest prices.
Also !. large stock Of Cassimercs, Notions,
Blcuched and Brown Cottons Sheetings, &c.
UUOMES, ASHBY & CO.,
nh Is Corner King and Pitt SITS.
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4 TTENTION Is called to the NEW GOODS
n receiving ut WILMER S SLAiM X
EkS.-We have just returned from the New
York and Philadelphia markets with one of the
cheapest lines of SPRING GOODS that we have
ever opened. We would ut this time call Mt
tcnrion to the new styles of Dress Goods, naming
few Of them: Dolly Warden Mohairs; 70
Scmitr Stripes in white and colors; Couded
and Glaze Mohairs Brussels Silks, in five COL
ors, rs cheap as Muhair; Royal Cord Poplins;
Japanese Silks, in all the choice varieties; Brus-
sells Siik-tnced Sergcs Tukkosi Sultana Cloths
Brocade Parsienncs Crown Royal Lustres +;
Plaid Challies; Westminster Mohairs; Cream
Stripes Black Silks, unusually low, &c. We
cannot nnme all the varieties, but think we can
please sllnost any taste. We know the prices
will suit, rs many OF them were bought Tar be-
low what they cost to import. All we ask Of
those who desire to make purchases is to exam
inc our stock.
NH Is WITH Err y STAY NJ AkEK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

FINE BEEr-Mr. Holland will have at his
stall, in market, on Saturday morning, some OF
the finest beef that has been seen this season;
Mr. H. has purchased from MIR. Adams, OF
Fauquier, three splendid bullocks aud one OF
them will be slaug entered so as to be ready on
SATURDAY..
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PHOSPHATE
Warranted Genuine,)

Containing Ammonia ...:..........:;. per cent
Super Phosphate eouvaentto Bone
Phosphate OF Lime, ......"............3I per cent
Composed of 800 pounds of No. l Peruvian
Guano and 300 pounds of Bones, dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid, Potash and Soda forming the
most universal crop grower and concentrated
durable fertilizer ever offered to the farmer,
combining all the stimulating qualities of Peru
Wan Guano and the ever-durable fe-tilizIng
properties OF Bones.
Adapted for all soils and crops, end in fine,
dry powder for sowing drilling in with the
seed The most prominent farmers Of Maryland
and Virginia, after
THIRTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH
"EXCELSlUR,'
in growing Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Corn,
pronounce an application of 100 pounds per
acre equal to from 300 to 300 pounds Of any
other Fertilizer sold. Uniformity of quality
guaranteed by manufacturers
Price $50 per ton.
J. J. TURNER 6 CO.,
~ Pratt street, Baltimore, Md.
CAUTlON.-T popularity of Excelsior
AS the only reliable substitute Tor Peruvian Ga
ano has induced Inscriptions parties III this ana
other cities to use our trade mark Excelsior -
TO sell their worthless compounds. Every bag
Of genuine Excelsior has cur ne IN II IN red
letters All others mre countcrtri,s For sale hy
r. N. LAWSON.
NH 2O-ca?m Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

FERTILIZERS.
No. Peruvian Guano.
Magnum Bonum Soluble Phosphate.
Bnugh's Raw Bone Phosphate
Meat and Bone Guuno
fxccIcnza Tobacco Fertilizer.
Excelrnza Soluble Phosphate.
Pure Western Bones.
Western Steamed Bones
Whiteock's Fcgetutor-and al other kinds
Of approved Fertilizer. for sale at market rates.
TIIO,. PERRY,
feb l. l. II Ing street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

JACK SSIpE-Jack Snipe now abound in
the swamps and marshes in this neighborhood,
and many Of them are killed, and find their
way to the restaurants here and in Washing
ton. They sell for 81 80 dozen.
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spring Opening.


S. BLoNDHE1Ms CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT
Corner King and FaiJar streets.
The subscriber begs leave to state that he mas
just returned from the North with large and
we'll selected stock of
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING
OF all the leading styles. These goods were all
purchased prior to the late advance in Woolen$.
Twenty five per cent can be saved by buying
early. S. BLoNDnElM,
NH % Corner King and Fairfax sts.
Opening of Spring Trade
SAREPTA CLoTHISG HALL,
50 King street.
L. SCHWARTZ 6 Go.
Are now exhibiting fine stock Of
SUMNER CLOTHING,
which, Notwithstanding the advance in Wool
ems they are selling nj remarkably low prices.
s. DEALHtM,
NH % Head Manager.
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HOME SEWING MACHlNE.-Attentlon Is d.
rected to the advertisement. in another column
of the Gazette, of the Home Shuttle Sewing
Machine. This new machine is said to COM
bine all the advantages of those heretofore IN
use, with the additional one of being sold at
much cheaper rates than its predecessors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

EXHIBITION. The exhibition of the Evan
gelical Lutheran parochial school of this city
will be given at Harmonic Hall tonight. The
exercises will consist of defamation in German
and English, and singing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

INLAND TRADE Large quantities of fresh
fish are daily sent from this market, by rail
road, to the dealers in the adjacent towns and
villages, IN Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

DIVORCE CAsE-[n the Equity Court of
Washington, yesterday, decree of divorce was
granted to John Enoch,a mail messenger, who,
10 September, married, in this city, a widow
under her maiden name OF Mary Jane Henry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

PRINCE GEORGES CoURT.-Many persons
left here this morning 10 vehicles on the Mary
land ferry boat Virginia for Marlboro, to at
tend the Prince Georges Court which con-
meuced on Monday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

HAMPSHIRE AND BALTIMORE Coal CON-
pANY's YARp.-The new steam machinery
and apparatus for the transhpment Of coal at
the yard Of the Hampshire and Baltimore Coal
Com any having been completed, was put into
operation this morning, and the ease aud celer-
ity with which the cargoes of canal boats were
discharged was the wonder of the many who
witnessed the process.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

a LOST MANIA man from Washington
was in this city yesterday evening on the hunt
for his brother, named Martin Manning, who
has been missing since Friday last, when he
was seen at ST. Matthews Church attending
the sevices He is about thirty years of age, 5
feet 10 inches in height, has dark eyes. hair,
whiskers, and moustachc, and wore a dark
mixed suit of clothes and beaver hat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

4 DIsTURBANCE.-A disturbance occurred
during the progress of dance at house near
the depot of the W. & 0. R. R. last nj ht,
among some Of the attendants, to quell which
the services of policeman were required, and
as those engaged in it refused to recognize his
authority he was compelled to use his billy,
which he did with effect as the heads of the
parties plainly exhibited when they were
brought to the Mayors office this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

The STEAMER PIONEER. The stern wheel
steamer Pioneer, of the Occcquan line, be-
longing to Mr.. Hugh Hammil, has been sold
by the owner to gentleman in Washington
who will continue to run her on the Potomac,
The Captain of the Pioneer, son Of Mr.. Ham
mil, had to pay fine Of eighty odd dollars to
the Custom House officers of this city several
weeks since for sailing without his papers,
which, however, Was RENTED by the Treasury
Department upon proof that the Captain had
his papers but had left them at his home in
O.couuan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

WANT OF GALLANTRY 1t is understood
that there never was IA more palpable mantes-
tation of the truth Of the principle, that self:
preservation is the first law OF nature, and that
the idea of gallantry vauishes il the presence
ofsupposed personal danger, than that exhibited
during the excitement on the Washington train
yesterday morning, when the accident occurred
at the Long Bridge. Every man, intent upon
saving his own life, left his seat and ran to the
doors and platforms of the cars, leaving the
ladies to their fate-whatever that might be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-04

MAYORS OFFICE. Mary Lee, colored, for
disordery conduct and blasphemous language,
aud for carrying razor was fined and dis
charged.
Two men and woman for creating a dis
r.rhance at house near the W. 4 Q. R. R.
depot were fined and discharged.
Sandy Mason, colored, for diSorderly conduct,
was discharged, as his accuscl failed to appear.
NIGHT REpoRT-Night cloudy till abon'
one clock, when ii cleared of, With the ex-
ception Of disturbance in a house pear the
W. & @ R. r. depot the city was as quiet as
usual Two prisoners were at the station house.
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SUNDAY School CELEBRATION. The chill
dren of Christ Church Sunday School had their
usual Easter celebration yesterday, evening in
the presence of many of the members of the
congregation of that church. The programme
of the exercises was as follows: -caro--Chrlst
is risen to-day; Confession and Lord Prayer;
Psater; Gloria in Excelsis; Superintendent 5
Address; Distribution of Prizes: Garcia Cry
from Macedonia; OfFertory: carol-Glory to
the Father Give The carols we're sung sweety
and the celebration was very happy one IN all
rpgnartS
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-28
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
The Overspers Of the Poor of Cornplanter
Township will receive proposals from any
person or persons to keep the poor of said
Township from the first day of June, 1872,
till the first day of January, 1873. The
poor are to be furnished with provisions, o
physician. fuel and clothing.
Proposers will say how much q week
they will keep each person for.
Proposals to he made on the 4th day O
June, 1872, at the Plumor House, P!umeri
Pa.
JAEES SAGE,
THOMAS MCHUGH,
Oyesrseersr
Gated Hay p, 1872. td
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Gated Hay q, 1872.