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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
LOCAL BREVETlES.

The ice dealers will now be able to fill their
cc-houAcs with good article.
Those who have horses and sleighs, in town
and country, are now enjoying themselves
The snow is in fine condition for sleighing.
The students of Loyola College, Baltimore,
have presented as testimonial of respect, to
Prof Norman L. Moore. Of that institution, a
gold headed cane.
The dial plates Of the new town clock have
bcel put in place in the Market house stecple,
and present very handsome appearance. =
They are Of glass aud are to be Illuminated at
night.
King street, to-day, notwithstanding the
snow, has been unusually crowded with pcdcs-
TRANS. That thoroughIare has also been the
favoritc resort for the numerous sclghs that
have been out.
1t will be seen by reference to our marine
news that the schooner George II. Squlrcs
from this port for Boston, which has been re-
norted abandoned at sea aud crew taken to
Halifax, is now stated to have arrived at
Vineyard Haven, oath lust, and sailed from
there on the 25th for her destination.
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Foreign News.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 2S-It is officially
announced that the Czarowich is out OF dan
ger.
LONDON, Dec 2S--It is expected that
10000 British coal miners Will strike work the
first of January.
LONDON Dec 2S..-The Amyntas was lost
while on voyage from Holyhcad for Wad-
ington and every person on board persisted.
4 severe gale prevailed in the English chan
mel yesterday. Several marine disasters arc
reported.
LONDON, Dee. 2S-l:30 p. m.-Thc rate for
money at the Stock Exchange on government
securities is lower than the bank rate by one
quarter per cent Erie at 80!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
An Outlaw Shot.

New York, Dec. 2s.-A dispatch from
Wilmington, N. c., of December 9th states
that Andrew Strong, one Of the notorious out
laws of ScutflAtown, was shot dead by a young
man named Wilson, whom Strong warned to
leave the place. The body was delivered b.
Wilson to the Sheriff who Immediately paid
him 81 900 for it, which is the standing re-
ward offered by the county for any of the
Lowery gang, dead or alive. Wilson is also en-
titled to $4,000 reward from the State, as the
only william of the gang now alive is Steve.
Inunrv
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, December 81, 1872.

W 17NONNI0Ot
1t is stated that the House Appropriation
Committee yesterday approved Of the appro
priation of S7j0,OOO for five compound engine:
and they will probably be constructed in New
York aud Philadelphia. There only rclnain>
an appropriation Of $7000Do for the Nava
Marine Corps.
Mr.. Wheeler, of New York has Withdrawn il
favor Of Mir Blaiue for the spcakcr>hip.
Mr.. Summers health il prccarlous, and hi:
physicians are visiting him twice Il day
1t is reported that Count Crrti, Italian
Minister at Washington, has been recalled. |!
true there will BE- Il vacancy III the British
American Claims Commission.
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g',sa .ssssrNess.

NEw YORK, Dec 2S.-Stocks dull. Gold quiet
II. 49, Money firm ut lS to BIG per cent per
~ WHEAT srsng Corn scsdy old western mix
cd 6G1
BALTIMORE, Dec 25.--Virgnia 6s, connsoi
dated So; West Virginias l5t. Cotton firm ;
low middIings ISL. Flour firm and in good de-
mand prices changed. Wheat quiet, but
firm; prices unchanged. Corn quiet; white
Southern G3aG5 yellow Southern 62a64 mixed
Western 80. Oats dull; Southern 40; Western
mixed 45a57 do. white IS. Rye quiet hay
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
1910 CHRISTMAS 1919
OlAHOLIDAYS.IOIA
A FINE DISPLAY OF FANCY GRO
CERIES. FRENCH, MEDITEKA-
MEAN AND WEST INDIE
FRUITS. NUTS. &c.

LAYER RAISINS, whole, half and quarter
lenclu Ruisins very cheap.
DRUM FIGS, Layer do, Basket 90, choice
Figs in small boxes for children, Currants,
Dates, Turkish Pruncs, CranbcrricS, &c.
EXTRA CAND1ED ENGLISH CITRON,
Lemon Peel, Jellies assorted, Canned Fruits
and Strained Honey.
OLIVE OIL, Sardincs Olives, Capers, Salad
Dressing, Cox's Gcatinc und Dcssicatcd Co.
coanut.
LEA s. PERKINS, SAUCE, French Mus
tards, English Cutsups, Chow Chow, Gcrklns,
Picalilli Walnuts, Onions, &c.
EDAM and SAPSAGO CHEESE.
ATMORE's MINCE MEAT, Peach Butter,
Dried Cherries and Peaches.
PEEK. FREAN s. CO.'S. LONDON BIS
CUTS, Osborne Scotch do, Albert do, also
American Crackers in great variety.
SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, English Wal
nuts, Fiberts, Pccans. Palm Nuts, &c.
CHAMPAGNE CIDER and CurraEt and
Catawba Wines.
FINE sHEHRIES, Madeiras, Port and
Claret Wines.
PURE OLD JAMAICA RUN
. Caol Tia Scotch Wnskcy:
Z" Double Grape Holland Gin.
/" Pelevoisin French Brandy.
g A Seignettc
BAKERS PURE RYE ten years old.
SILVER BROOK RYE, 1865, very choice.
VERY FINE PEACH AND APPLE
BRANDY.
SCOTCH and ENGLISH ALES and lib
BERT BROWN STOUT.
FINEHAVANA CIGARS and SMOKING
and CHEWING TOBACCO.
Do not fail to call, as we are determined to
sell off very cheap
George IcBurney & Son,
I66 Il 40 KING ST.
dec 9-lm
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W Gather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
T-,,,,,, CY<,>,.r rrrrrrr

WASHINGTON, Dec 3, Il a. m.
Probabilities For New England and Middle
States, westerly to souther winds and partly
cloudy weather with probably light snow over
the northern portions For South Atlantic
States northerly to westerly winds clear weaI Their
and rising temperature For Gulf States,
uortherly to easterly Winds higher temperature
and partly cloudy weather. From Tennessee
to Lake Erie and the upper Lake region, d.
minishiug pressure southeasterly to southwest
erly Winds generally cloudy weather and light
snow. For Missouri aud the Northwest south
erly winds probably shifting to westerly and
northwes.erly, with cloudy weather and occa-
sionally light snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
Ec,sIIa1u IN Ebnasf,-

CINCINNATI, Dec 2S.-James Ventrcs and
Andrew Diles, workmen in the Bcetont Iron
Works, at Ironton, Ohio, we're scalded to death
yesterday while cleaning the boiler. Tie ca:
gneer supposing it had been disconnected
turned on the steam while the men were il
the boiler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
The Loss of1ne Peruvian.

Boston, Dec. 2S.-The number OF lives lost
by the sinking of the Peruvian is twenty five.
The ship had cargo valued at nearly 81 ,000, 900
consisting of costly products, from the West
Iudies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
HULIUI \ GOODS.

~
COLOGNE WATER.
1oH Is
SPECIAL PRICES
Green's Notion House,
KING STREET.
I.1sEEs. AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS. NOTIONS, DC.
Don't fail to examine the most magnificent
slo,k Of FOODS ever offered in Virginia.
Purchased of parties who have recently failed
in business in New York.
PRICES BEYOND COMPETITION.
Hemstt, he'd Handkcrchiefs at l2!c; worth
21c. Do. ut 25c; worth 3,c
Half Nets, only 1c.
Elastic Cord, only &c.
Gloves at 25c; worth Soc
Handsome Sleeve Buttons, only lOe; worth
soc and 81.
Pocket Books ut 2jci worth 3Dc
Ladies' Linen Collars at &c; worth Poe.
Linen Hnndkcrchieis, only Gle.
Pms only &c per paper.
.Jnwery and Pcrfumory at less than half price
Meriao Underwear, very cheap.
Fine Embroidered Set; of Grape Collars and
Cuffs.
Hosiery sold by the single piir At importers
prices.
Zephyr Wo-stcls, best quality, only Zoe = OF.
Ladies' Morocco Belts, only Sc
Worstcl Sontags and Shuws at less than FAC
tory prices.
Ladies' Scarfs, only a0c; do Mt SIC. worth 81
do. at y, worth 81 80; all shades; lfcw goods.
Travelling Bags, only 81.
Germantown Wool, best quality, lac r OF.
Corset Stays, SC per pair.
Bu>tlcs, only Doc.
Fine Pcnknivcs, only 81.
re- Call early and make your selections from
the largest and cheapest stock ever offered IN
this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
EsEEFUHr GDODS.
BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY GOODS.
ELEGANT, USEFUL s. ORNAMENTAL.


The largest and best selected collection of line
American, English, French Italian and German
CHROMOS
ever offered in this city-selected with great care
FINE ENGLISH ENGRAVlNGS,
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL
PHOTOGRAPHS, SC, &c.
\ large and elegant assortment of NEW
PICTURE FRAMES OF superior make and
finish, FANCY SWISS WOODWARD, a
choice collection of BEAUTIFUL WALL OR
NAMENTS, for Parlors, Halls or Dining
Rooms, OF new and elegant designs
The best selected stock of fine HOLlDA I
PRESENTS ever offered in this city:
dec 20 }. L. CLakhE.
WFIr1Ns DESKS AND WORK BONES
Open this day case of the above goods which
for workmanship, beauty and price are unsur-
passed by anything ever offered in this city.
dec 20 c. G. BERRY, y King st.
floods For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
" 1872.
We have on hand, at 50 King street large
and well selected stock of very FIN TABLE
and POCKET CUTLERY, Scissors in cases
and by the single pair, with other goods in the
same line, to which we invite attention.
Our goods cannot be surpassed in quallty and
prices. Cali and see and Judge for yourselves.
J. T. CREIGHTON s son,
dec IS IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

rehcctors Our city fathers will soon be more
comfortably quartercd than any other legisla
tive body in the State Between the Council
and Aldermens' Chamber, on Royal street, Is
situated the Mayors office, Auditor office and
Gas Office
These are approached by the main entrance
on Royal street, also by entrance on Cameron
street The lower story of the building will be
used for market purposes: Royal street wing
exclusively by butches 1t is now undergoing
the necessary preparation, and will be occupied
by the LIST of February That portion of the
building on Royal street and on Cameron, as Tar
as the Masonic building, will be ready for occu-
pancy by February, and by early Spring the
whole will be completed. THIS building. which
is justly the pride of our people, was designed
by Adolf C!uss, architect; of Washington, D.
c., and built by f. Fl. Deahay, contractor.
rhos. WILDER. slater; 4. G. Ke, painter:
Woods 4 Taylor, pasterers; j .mieson Il Col
lins, iron work; Goddess & Co., of Baltimore,
galvanized coruices: Brill 4 Beach, tin work;
VIM Cogan. gas filter; Phillip Park, plumber,
and T. 4. Kemp stair builder, have executed
the work in their various departments in a
manner which reflects credit upon Alexandria
mechanics.
1t is proper to add that the building has
5eeu under the supervision OF Mr. Joseph Hop
kiuS Chairman Committee on Public Property,
to whose watchlul care and skill our clti
zenS are indebted for the faithful performance
OF the contract for its erection, and IN many
instances for happy suggestions which were
adopted aud have added TO the appearance and
convenience of the Market House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

ADVANTAGES OF ADVERTISING. note
from Capt Alfred Gasscock, Of Fauqucr, says :
The dog 'Iago, advertised III your paper, has
been found. Advertising found him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

Parties seeking CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
will find un innumerubc variety Of suitable
goods III ,
Ny STOCK.
FINE FANCY BOXES AND PLAIN
BONES,
Filled with Fine Candy, make very acceptable
present.
A large stock Of CORNETS and SMALL
BONES for Christmas Trees.
1000 POUNDS OF CANDY.
fridays, Whitman's and Wallace Co'sl
RA1SINS,
in quarter, half and whole boxes.
CITRON, CURRANTS,
NUTS, Lemons,
GRAPES. FIGS.
BARBARA DATES,
CANTON GINGER,
PINE APPLE CHEESE,
and about 1901 more articles.
| have stock Of very cheap TEAS, and can
sell ut New York and Baltimore prices. Some
put up in one pound cannsters; nice present.
FINE CIGARS, 50 in II box. Buy one for
your friend.
FINE CIGARS, 100 in box. Buy one and
give it to some nice fellow, and he will think OF
you when he smokes them.
shall be satisfied if | sell $1,000 worth OF
goods this Christmas, and advise all to come be-
fore the rush and get the best.
A merry and happy Christmas to you all.
LEWIS HOOFF, Jr.,
dec l3-tJ1 No 90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The snow Oh the ice in the river has inter.
fered with skating by the oys. But they
rersevCre under dihicu ties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
GOOD THINGS.

OOOD ll1lNVO.
IMPERIAL CABINET RAIsINS.
LOOSE MUSCATEL DO.
VALENTIA DO.
LAYER DO.
whole half and quarter bo1es.)
PRIME NEW CITRON,
LEM0S PEEL,
MALAGA GRAPES,
MESSlNA LEMONS,
NEW FIGS,
TAMARINDS,
PRUNES,
"a ENGL,IsH WALNUTs,
F.LBERTS,
DATES,
Olives AND CAPERS,
'1'' FR H;S2 PEAS:
INDIA CHATNT,
ENGLIsI PICKLES.
INDIA PICKLES,
BRANDY PEACHES,
BRANDY CHERRIES,
PRESERVES,
PRESERVED GINGER
FRENCH MUSTARD,
CRANBERRIES
POTTED HAM,
CALVES FOOT JELLY,
RED CURRANT JELLY,
GUAVA JELLY.
CURRY POWDER,
ANCHOVY PASTE,
PINEAPPLE CHEESE,
ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE,
SAPSAG0 CHEESE,
CHEDDAR CHEESE
EDAM CHEESE,
PEEK. FREAN & cos. BISCUITS,
ALBERT BISCUITS,
GEO r. HILLS BISCUITS,
BOSTON BISCUITS,
SALAD CREAM,
CANNED TOMATOES,
CANNED CORN,
CANNED PEACHES,
CANNED PINEAPPLE,
CANNED LOBSTERS, SC,
Besides the choice stock of
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
Always to be found at
r A M S A IS,
$. Z. CORNER KING s. ST. ASAPH SITS.
nov 2g-tjl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

TIE RIvER-The ice is reported several
inches thick in the channel, opposite this place,
and as far down as can be heard from the river
is frozen from shore to shore, with fair pros.
pect, FROM present appearances, of remaining
'in statu quo" for some time \ gentleman
who came up from Qlantico this morning by
the railroad, reports nothing later than that al,
ready published in the Gazette. A cargo of
oysters of the schooner Jas. A Hooper. was
sold at Quantico yesterday for 40 cents bush
ell, and will be brought up to Washington by
rail. The vessels in view from Quautlco re-
main as before reported Numbers OF persons
are walking across the river, opposite and above
this city, without fear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
CHARLES W. GREEN,
76 KING STREET.
dec 12-eo5t

G j. Rec ID,
=. No. ~ south Fairfax street,
Calls the attention OF housekeepers to the fac
that he is daily receiving large supplies o. o.
CHOICE POULTRY OF all kinds, and Fkhod
BITTER. He $50 keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of FRESH MEATS, Spare KIDS, Chine
Pieces, Pigs Feet, Hogs Heads, and Pure oau-
sage and Mince Meat. Is now curing lsrge
quantity OF FAMILY BACON. Pure LEAF
LARD, put up in small packages express y to-
family use. He also has on han1 CHOICE + 4 NJ
Crab Apple Cider, Cider Vinegar, Raisins, Cur
rants Ctron, Lemon Peel, &c. Please give
him i, evil dec 9-tJl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
TE1HE BEST PRESENT FOR A
CHRISTMAS GIFT
IS A
WHEELER d WILSON
Family Sewing Machine.

The reputation of this Machine stands so high
in MI parts Of the world rs scarcely to need
comment
They have been awarded the highest premi-
ums in every important contest among Sewing
Machines in this country and in Europe.
They do all kinds of family work, from the
heaviest beaver and felt to the finest silks that
other machines will not stitch.
They work easily, rapidly, noselessy, and
are not liable to get out of order.
Washington, D. c., April 30, 1872.
Having bought and used four OF your Wheel
or s. Wilson Sewing Machines for the last sew
enteen years in my family, and to the entire
satisfac lion and pleasure Of every men Der there
of, we therefore cordially unite, from sense OF
duty, in recommending it to the public gencr-
mllv as being the best, the easiest running, most
desirable and most durable Sewing Machine we
have ever known.
NV two little daughters when they were
so snlali that their feet when sitting on chair.
would not reach the treudle, and were conse-
oucntly obliged to stand on one foot and run
the machine with the other, which they could
and did do right along, with perfect ease and
comfort Both of them to-day own one, and to
part with them would be like parting with q
dear friend.
| bought my Wheeler & Wilson seventeen
wears ago, and during that time it has never
needed the least repairs, and is just rs good to-
day, to all appearances, rs 1t was when L hrSt
bought it.
Respectfully yours,
SELMA +. PENDLET0H,
ZIG New Jersey Avenue.
For <alc on easy monthly payments or reduced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

The Damage by Zee in tssc MiSSiSS!pp1.
New YORK, Dec 2S-A Memphis special
says the steamer Celeste, while trying to land
at the foot of Island No. -, Tuesday morning.
was struck by mass pf floating ice and spit
into fragments and sunk with cargo OF corn
and cotton, worth FROM $4,000 to 60,O0O,
the officers, crew aud passengers having barely
time to escape in lift-boats. The steamer was
worth $2O,O 900 and was not insured. Her crew
a ID passengers walked sixty miles across the
country to Brownsville suffering Intensely from
cold and exhaustion.
Two hundred thousand bushels of coal were
in the barges sunk at Memphis. The Glasgow,
loaded with sugar aud uoiasscs, from New Or
leans for St. Lons. was badly broken. The
Arlington. with l.50O bales of cotton, broke
seven hawscrs and was carried down, but
caught with the loss OF 100 bales. Over fifty
barges aud fat boats were wrecked. The Br;e
Pike had $50 bales Of cotton on boa:t. The
West Wind was worth $4,000, tie undine
$40, 900, and the Summer Coon $1,000. From
the latter 5,0O00Oo feet Of .uaber in logs were
swept away.
ClSCINNATG, Dec. 2S.--Tnc steamer Andy
Baum, sunk yesterday at Memphis, was owned
here and was valued at 1000 insured Tor
SO, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

THE MARKET, this morning, owing to the
severity of the weather, was not as we'll attend
ed. as It usually is on Saturdays. Our quota
t;ons are Beef l23al5 cts. per 10; Mutton
2lals; Turkeys lSa2o cts per Phbts 5S1,a
piece; chickens 80 cts piece haoH.S p Ivaao
cts piece Celery E,s CTS 5 ptr cs pep doz
T 9yaao HES generally, are as quoted last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

ST.JonN's NIGIT Andrew Jackson Lodge,
No. l2O, \. f. and A. NJ, celebrated the an
uiversary of one of the patron Saints in Ma
sonry, ST. John the Evangelist, last night at
Tennesson's. The event was made the occasion
of reunion of all Masous in good standing
who chose to participate. The fraternity as
sembed 10 the hall Of Andrew jackson Lodge
and proceeded in procession to the place of re,
freshments, where a bounteous repast was
spread out iu Tenuesson's usual style After
the substantials had been freely partaken of,
toasts and speeches were INDUCED IN until a
late hour. The toast to the Grand Lodge OF
Virginia was responded to by r. W., WIN. H..
L,ubert that to Andrew jackson Lodge, by
Joseph Hopkins. Master Of that lodge; that to
Washington Lodge, No. %, by W. A. Moore
Master; and to our newly appointed District
Deputy Grand Master, by r. W., George h.
Shinu; that to the guests Of the evening, was
responded to by Maj. John NJ. Orr, of Lees
burg; and to the two lodges Of Dad Fellows IN
this city by Hugh Latham, esq. Many other
toasts were proposed and speeches made. All
present had delightful evening, and nothing
occurred to mar the most perfect enjoyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28
From New York.

NEW York. Dee. 2S.-The Benjamin L
Mcleod, from fpnago, Is iammcd il by ice be
tween the Highlands aud Sandy Hook, having
lost her anchors, chains, etc. aud drlttcd away.
Tugs have been scl tn her assistance.
Larnes sash factory, in Brooklyn was burned
last night with two tenement houses. loss
$4,000 There wa, considerable suffering by
the occupants Of thr t.uclIcns thus turned
into the streets.
The weather last Il, hit WAS quite cold and
clear and is moderatirg slightly this morning.
There is considerable ice in the rivers and bay.
A fire in GoIdslIirhs lager beer saloon, on
First Avenue. this morning, caused damage tc
the extent of S:31S 900,
Broadway to day is filed with carts and Ia
borers removing the banks OF SHOW. The prin
cipal railroad lines are rapidly clearing them
tracks and it is expected that 10y this afternoon
the regular TRANS will be running again
The Masonic Lodge OF Sorrow in respect
to the memory Of brother Masons who have
died during the past year, was held last even
ing at Irving Hail with great soIcmniy
The subcommittee OF the Louisiana dclega-
ton yesterday waited upon many prominent
merchants with view TO enlistiug their sym
pathies in matters in that State
The steamship Adriatic, which sails to-day,
goes to sea with only ole and two thirds OF
another blade OF her propelIers, not having re.
placed those lost on her late perlIouS trip from
Liverpool to this port. Much anxiety is ex-
pressed at her leaving in this crippled condl-
ton. Among the passengers Is trou'ic, the
lecturer.
The fire marshal, who lately made an inspcc-
ton of the theatres Of this city, reports but
few of them in anything like an unsafe con
dtion, and in the cases Of those few. orders
were given and carried out for requisite tj:c
precautiOnS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

OPINION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.-lu
reply to certsiu questions propounded by our
Superintendent of schools, at the request of the
City School Board, the Superintendent OF Pub
lie Instruction has sent him the following opin-
ion of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, VA Dec. 70, 1872.
DR.. ". II. Rutner:
SIR: In reply to the questions propouhded 20
me through YOU by the Superintendent Of Pub
lie Schools for the city of Alexandria, l have to
answer that it is not the duty of the Clerk of
the Board of Trustees to collect taxes of any
tax payer, whether assessed with capltatlon
tax or not, for school purposes.
do not understand how the capltation tax
can be exacted for free school purposes unless
the party has first b en- assessed and is resident
of the school district. Ii the assessor has failed
to get the names of all the fathers resident in the
district who are not paupers, SO as to assess
them, do not think the Board of School Trus-
trees have the right to levy or collect the tax
legislation might be had to remedy the evil
Clerks of School Boards are not authorized to
collect the capitation tax, whether the same has
or has not been assessed, no matter how ten
dercd.
do not think the Board can direct the clerk
to refuse permits to the children OF persons not
assed, or returned delinquent
Your obedient servant,
JAMES c. TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

TRAVEL AND THE MAILs.-The trains on
the main line of the GA. l. NJ. r. r. arc run
ming regularly, but tide train on the Manassas
branch, due at rs, did not reach here until
$50, last night Both trains left this morning,
a little behind time IN consequence of delay
in the arrival of the Northern train. The
train on the A. & F. R. r., from the south,
was about three hours behind time this morn
ing, but no further delay is anticipated. The
trains on the w. Il 0. r. r. are running re-
gnarly on time There was no mail from north
of Baltimore, this morning in consequence of
the failure of connection at that city of the
trains from the north For the present there
is no mail sent from here, south, at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

MAYORS OFFlCE-Lou Blackburn, William
Davis and James Woody, colored, were before
the Mavor this morning for being drunk and
ore,t;ng a disturbance at house near the de-
not of the w. & o. r. r., last uight, and were
fined and discharged.
.Jobn Miller taken up tor vagrancy; was or
dered to quit the city at once ana upon
,,romise to comply, was discharged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-28

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