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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-08
CONGRESSIONAL.
Attempt to Remove Disabilities Oh
Jefferson Davis.
Big Talk of Annexing Mexico and
Cuba.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ton motion OF
Mr.. Casserly a resolution was agreed to di-
Iecting the Secretary of the Treasury TO
transmit statement of the net earnings OF
The Union Pacific Railroad Company and
the Central Pacific Railroad for 1870 and
and 1871, showing receipts for freight and
passengers, amount Of running expenses
and their details.
Mr.. Ramsey reported favorably bill
authorizing a bridge across the Arkansas
river at Van BureD, Arkansas.
The Alabama Award.
The,bill for the distribution of the Geneva
award was taken up.
Mr.. Edmunds argued that the Govern
ment ought TO pay only actual losses. In
surers; whose receipts from increased pre-
miums for extra risks covered or more than
covered the losses they had 10 pay, ought
not to receive any portion of the award.
Mr.. Thurman argued that the award had
been asked and obtained on the basis OF
individual claims and ought to be so dis
tfibuted by the Government as trustee for
claimants, and that the insurance conpa-
MES concerned had as complete right to
their respective shares of the award as
nan has to property Of which he holds the
title in fee.
Immortalizing Jeff Davis
On motion of Mr.. Norwood, the bill re-
lieVing certain persons in Georgia and other
Southern States of political disabilities was
taken up. The bill was amended so as to
include some additional names, when Mr..
Flanagan moved to insert the name of JEFF
ferson Davis, saying if Rebels were to be
relieved SO freely, he wished to relieve the
chief one and get done with the business.
He demanded the yeas and nays on his
amendment, but they were not ordered. A
vote was taken on the bill, which resulted
in ayes, q; nays,7. No quorum voting,
Senate adjourned until Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-08
Requiem Mass for the Soul Of Bishop
SDRl6ing.

BAITIMoRE, Feb. T.-To-dsy being The
anniversary of the death of the late Most
Reverer i Bishop Spslding, Mass was cete-
brated at the Cathedral with imposing cere-
monies, Deacons and Seminarians assist
ing. An immense congregation was pre-
sent,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-08
WASHINGTON.
he Veto Of j. Milton Best's Claim.

U. s. Grant, LID, Gets a Severe
DrubbiDg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
k3kkfS.

On Sunday, the .3i instant, J Us. WA Tx Err,
aged 81 years. .zS-Ihc relative, and friends OF
the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral. on Tuesday afternoon, II, two o'clock,
from The resi- !cncc of Mr.. joseph Higgins, on
Royal street, between King md Prince.
Yesterday, in this place. JAS. A. TURNER,
son Of Horace and Mary r. Taylor, aged four
months and seven days. yass' The funeral will
take place Tomorrow morning. At ten o'clock,
from between Cameron and Patrick SIS. The
friends and ucquuintanccs Of the family are re-
specially invited t. attend
At Springfield, near Hnymarkct, in Prince
William county, On "Wednesday, the l2th inst,
Mrs ELIZABETH PICKETT, wife of Sanford
". Pickett, in the Gj:h year OF her age She
had been for many years member Of the Bap-
Isl Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Seventeen locomotives belonging to the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad Com
panv, which were seized by I. 5. Collector
Bailey, were sold in Albany on Saturday, re-
alizing ouly about $1,000. They were bought
by +. d. Worcester, treasurer of the company.
There is still s445,0O0 due the government.
The company's attorney, previous to the sale,
protested against it as illegal, claiming thatthe
lax was illegal and unauthorized. 1t is sup,
posed that the new depot will be seized to ap'
ply in liquidation of the tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
MONDAY, MARCH "a, 1878.

In the United States Senate, on Saturday.
the debate on the Caldwell case was continued
Mr. Ferry, of Michigan, offered an amendment,
declaring that MIR. Caldwell has beeu elected a
member of the United States Senate by the
Legislature of Kansas. He took this course
in order that vote might be obtained upon
the question whether bribery vitiatcs the cleo
ton of member. Mr.. Ferry, of Connecticut.
explained his reasons for offering his amend
ment for the expulsion of Caldwell. Peudl'g
debate, the Senate went into executive session.
The prevailing impression seems to be that Mr.
Caldwell will be expelled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

1t is said in the Washington Chronicle that
''the people seem to consider, the Increased
compensation Of Members and Senators IN
Congress exceptionally odious, especially that
part of the provision which relates back so as
to include the Members and Sen.tors OF an en-
piring Congress- This is generally denounced
by the country, as well as the metropolitan
press, As "A naked steal This disapproba-
ton cones from the press Of both political par
ties. In fact, there is not much room for par
* distinction in its discussion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

cover u. +. Wilmer Cos. st,rc)

VOFCI y. L TVsiIT! % sITTG.7
I respectfully invite the Conservative voters
o! the city 20 assemble at til. above named place
or Wednesday evening next, the 18th instant,
ut S o'clock. | intend to present my claims to
their suffrage for the position of Mayor Of the
city. lii support of those claims will speak OF
NY course before the war, when the war Was
commencing during The war and since the war.
II ni u convince any number OF the unprc-
iulccd 81 my hearers that | deserve their til-
vorblc consideration, 1 will be greatly disap-
pointed. The voters generally are invited.
mn oi-3t HUGH LATHAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Several Scotch immigrants have recently set
tied in King and Queen counties where they vii
devote their attention to sheep raising. If salts.
fed with their experience, they contemplate
making that section their permanent home,
and others are expected to join them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
There is bill before the State Senate which

There is bill before the State Senate which
proposes to appoint commissioners to open
books of subscription to the capital stock OF the
Rappahannocck and Hanover Junction II. Il.
Co., which has for its Object the construction OF
Il railroad from point connecting with the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at or near the
junction lin IIanoverl of said railroad to the
town Of Tanpahannock, on the Rappahanrock
river aud to connect with any other rail
roads that are now or may DC constructed III
tie vicinity Of the said road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

\ Washington dispatch says:-Col Mostly
c,lled to pay his respects to the Attorney Gene
raj on Saturday. He stated that he still held
to his determination not to accept Office under
President Grant, when it could be said that it
was rendered as a reward for party service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
StE w n q VI 4 Z II y + 5.

We would ask attention to our stock Of q RO-
YER u BAKERS SEWING MACHIN ES.
The abov" company has commenced manutac-
turing u FAMILY SHUTTLE in addition to
their former well known ard reliable machines:
TIL. new muchnc runs with great ease, and will
be a general tavorite We have also the Box
GroTer u Baker Machine, to be worked by hand.
For sale on the most accommodating terms by
NH "A L. ). LEADBEATER u BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Senate had Two hours discussion on
Saturday over the nomination Of JOS f. Casey
for second term as collector at the port OF
New Orleans Senator West made bitter fight
over him, but Casey was finally confirmed by a
majority, variousy stated as ranging from slS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Southern Claims on which the Third
Auditor Of the Treasury has large clerical
force engaged, are being adjusted as speedily
as possible with the limited number of clerks
at the command Of tie Auditor, who is be-
sieged daily by persons interested to know on
Just what day they can call and get the money
claimed by them, on their alleged losses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The new internal revenue distrit of Virginia
1.-THE nipth), just created, comprises the coun-
ties of Halifax Pittsylvania, Franklin, Henry
and Patrick By the change Craig and Bote-
tourt counties are taken from the sixth district
and nut in the fifth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Gen. Blount formerly an Indian agent, was
arrested 10 Washington on Saturday on war
rant from Chief Justice Cartier founded on an
Indictment fouad in the q. S. District Court OF
North Carolina charging Gen. B., among others
with conspiracy to dcfraud the government.
Gen. B., declares that he is not implicated in
the matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
FOREIGN News.

Universal military service will shortly be-
come the law of Russia. 1t is proposed that
the period Of service will be fifteen years, six of
which will be passed in active service, and
nine in the reserve.
The salt duty is 10 be abolished in Germany,
and to cover the loss thus sustained by the revc-
nue. it is proposed to treble the taxes on tobac-
co, and to impose slight tax on Exchange
transactions.
The Sultan, it is said, intends to abolish the
Office of Grand Fizicr and to inauguratc the
system Of Ministerial responsibility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The resignation of Mr.. Caldwell was freely
talked of Oh Saturday among Senator'S Mr..
Caldwell has refused, to be interviewed, but
his friends assert, in the most positive terms,
that he will not resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

1t is said that the Southern Radical dclega-
represented in his Cabinet are satisfied with
the appointment of ex-senator Sawyer as AS
sistaut Secretary of the Treasury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Mr. John L. Baker, weIl-knowu actor,
died in Philadelphia on Saturday morning
Mr.. Baker had been in robust health until
about ten days ago, when he was seized with
rheumatic fever, from which he suffered in
tcusely until death came to his relief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Richmond Dispatch having been asked
whether the act imposing upon the value OF
State bonds a tax equal to that imposed upon
other property is applicable to bonds held in
Virginia answers, it is but all such bonds
are exempt from taxation 10 the hands of the
holders. OF course commissioners Of the re-
venue should not list them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Judge Smith, the late county Judge in Eau
quicr was not candidate for reelection, having
withdrawn. The Warrcnton Index says, with
correctness, that Judge S presided over his court
to the entire satisfaction of suitors, aud the bar,
and the public generally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Two houses belonging to G. w. T. Smith,
tenement and dweng,on his farm, seven miles
above Warrentou were burned on the 18th
inst. The fire accidentally occurred in the
tenement and was communicated by high
winds to the dwelling. Mr.. Smith saved his
furniture and most of his books and papers
His loss is about $1,000 or $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Spanish National Assembly has dccrced
emancipation in Porto Rico. The bill was
passed unanimously, and with much enthuiasm.
The law as enacted provides that the freedmen
in Porto Rico shall enjoy all the political rights
accorded to a citizen of Spain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The act of Congress making appropriations
for the Improvement of rivers and harbors ap-
propriatcs $4,000 for all the rivers in Nlr'
ginia-a small allowance considering the i'm
mcusc suns which Virginia pays into the Fed
crai treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Norfolk Iirgiuan says it is rumored
that company of Northern capitalists propose
TO put into operation Il tobacco factory on the
completion of the Waterworks 10 that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

We learn from the Tide Water Index that
the smallpox has again made its appearance
near kinsale, Westmorcland county, case
having been landed there from boat dredging
for oysters in the Potomac. This is its fourth
appearance 10 the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
4 WerItl OF Thanks is Due

To the botnnists who first discovered the virtues
Of the tuil.ny@ Saponnria, or Soap Tree of Chill.
The wonderful cleansing and purifying proper
ty Of its Bark gives to the fragrant SOZODONT
mu.h 81 it, unr;valcd efficacy as u preserrative
Ui In. teeth. mil 2i-eOlW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
COMMUN ICATED.

sco by the Gazette of Saturday, that you
sill soeu to have i'lith that the Street Railway
is really 10 be built, which is more than | can
>ay ior everybody, for there are some Of our
citizens that will believe it only when they see
it; for some pretty wise heads think it will not
possible pay. Ncvcr hclcs>, ifthe road is 20
H.. 10 br bult and the community put TO the
l;iconycHicncc If having the street. rn up tnr
tx II seven weeks, | would respectfully call
t!ly attention nI' the Committee on Streets Or
the Superintendent Of Police, or the Mayor, or
wi,uevcr has tie control Of such matters, to the
great importance i improving the grade Of
kiu% street, from Fairfax street, or point on
klng Street, few feet west ut Fairfax street to
pnint hund:cl feet or - east OF Water
street. 1t happened on last Saturday that
was noticing Il cart lualrd with coal coming
up the hill, aud the driver was sec-SawIng
from one side of the street to the other like L
ship beating against the wind. Now, every
owner Of IL horse. every driver. every person,
VINO has occasion to go up or down King street,
cas; Ct Fairfax, would like to see an improve.
i.ent 10 the grade aud | respectfully submit
t;,at the Passenger Railway Company. for the
Use u the streets, ought to be require l. under
the Superintendent OF Police and the City Sur
veyor, to make the needed alteration at their
own rxrcns". on such plau as the proper all-
tEurlty shall determine upon.
PUBLIC Coon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
BY Francis 4. kerby.

TGencruI AucLlUneer and Real Estate Agent ]
GALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
- AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.-On
FRIDAY, March 18th, 1873 at ~ 0 clock m,
Vt the residence oi the late Mrs. Gould, No 46
south Washington street, Alexandria Va,
will sell, at public auction la'ge Lot of VAL.
LIABLE FURNITURE, consisting in part Of
Bedding, Chamber Sets, Window Shades, Lace
Curtains, Chandaliers, Ottomans, Sofas. Came
seat and Sofa bottom Chairs, Extension Table,
Mirrors, Stoves, Carpets, &c. Terms cash.
NH 2i-,s FRANCIS \. KIRBY Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Tie Warren Sentinel says:-"lhc time Tor
resuming work or The s. V R. r., between
Front Royal and Lurny, is yet unknown. In
fact the veil OF secrecy Is closely wrapped
around the whole affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

We are still without authentic advises as to
the result of the election in Pennsylvania Oh
the question Of license o.. mo license Most
of the larger cities and the more populous
counties appear to have voted in favor of lieens-
ing the sale Of liquor. The scattering returns
from Bucks, Lehigh, Columbia and other coun-
ties Indicate similar results iu most Of them.
The question will be voted on By the people of
Philadelphia at the next October election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Washington Chronicle thinks that
Senator Summers ailments are Of a serious
but not homeless character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

a ull 10 politics prevails all over the county.
Even the difficulties in Louisiana failed to ex-
cite as much attention as it was expected they
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
MI u BIEH.

On The li!h of March, 1873. ut Manassas, y
Rev. VIM. Round, Mr. JOHN + CDHN ER 81
Fauquicr county, to Miss FANNIE B. MOCK
ul Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

G. c. Banks charged with robbipg the mail
has beeu indicted in the U. s. District Court
In session In Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

BE Of good cheer there is life aud health for
you yet So tLo>e that have TAKEN Simmons
Liver Il guator attest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Wild pigeons, in large numbers and in fine
condition, are now in the woods in the neigh
borhod of Shephcrastown, W. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The best London gas is said to be of eighteen
candle quality, and the Philadelphia pro-
duct is almost as good as the gas Of admitted
excellence in the British m etropolis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

We see accounts Of the destruction Of sheep
by dogs, IN various counties in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

The Richmond Enquirer appears in an entire
new and very becoming dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

CANAL FRElGuTs We learn i'r,!" the Cg:u-
bcrlnnG News that the demand Ul the .!ara
j. ,or n return 10 the rates Of ISL, which ~-r.
reduced fivc cert: per ton durlh% TIA year, AID
again similar alnou;tt in 49, me sun" ptl~'
says that ''at icas; one OF the coal c'in'n"iu, -
willing to give al Increase upon III" r.t"> 81 al.
season of five cents per ton. u: d Il ;Ac g. =
company will rccol.st.;rr their action i! H'.-.,.
iUr The rates of t"l! FIVE cents per ~! are Will.
10 rive In. is noM AL cd There rs beet. 70,
G, c.trm"r.t manifested: by The bonfire. NJ. I'll
im;rcssiun in Cumberland Is that Al :s:!,.o;
settlement Of the icc2ii. question Viii :r'n ="
arrived 1T, md that The bGSlncs; Of III" Ne'u
will be resumed and the shipments h,nTlr' H.,
they otherwise w"uld have been, wh!ct "" !.
may he the case 'or The coal trade may ~. r..
look, d upon "a on" al the most lln!nrt'.i.. s...
iliarics TO the pros pcrily Of AIcXnldlr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24
PUBLIC COOP
iCOMMUNICATED

Buckets Il have read with considerable
interest the communications in the Gazette in
rcgYrd to the great principal viz:-",lhc dis
triouton and DOT the concentration Of water,
must always be maintained in order to success
fully combat terrible fire, and would suggest
the propricty Of the officers of the corporation
dispensing Of The steam fire engines at ONCE
supplying lhcir places with buckets; also that
the conmittcr sent on by one of cur compan-
les several months since to purchase another
steamer, he ordered home at once. l1114.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Of so 900 while paymaS.cr's clerk in The navy,
comes before the u. S. Circuit Court in San
Francisco Go-norrvw. II not released he viii
be tried ~ curt martial a. Marc Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

STATE CuuroSS The market price 70! ,:.,-
little rcccivsb,li.ies t-iay is ghiy-l!ye cr..e.
the dollar. They are subjected to ,.;s': =.
when offered in payment Of ID htS, ca"' ~.
demands due the State" which '.Ill .ssc them
cost the taxpayer about ninety cents on the do,.
lar Richmond State JoulnN!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

Steamer c Knight New York. - lleoc Il
Johnston.
Steamer Charlotte Vanderbilt Baltimore, It.
Houe s. Johnston.
Steamer Cclumuia. B.,!t.nl.r". Ia Is Wheat.
Steamer Wawu<cl, Potomac Landing, - r..
tOniac Ferry Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

HE BIO POPLAR ALL our people have
heard of the father Of popIars which stood on
the farm of Col Hamlin, 10 Dinwiddie county
This, perhaps, is the largest tree in Virginia.
if NOT in the eastern part Of this continent; it
hn> had Il singular history. In 1861, one OF
the hrcc limbs which composed the top was
struck by lightning and killed. In 1868, a s.
cond limb ,;harel the same fate In 1869, the
ihirl and last IF the bran hes was struck,
which completed the destruction Of the top OF
the tree Then one after the other the dead
branches 10 the order in which they were killed
were struck again by lightning and burned off
to the body Of the tree. until now the shorn
stein stands blackcned monument Of what
this IordIy monarch Of the forest once was.
Tie stump rnw is abut eighty feet high and
is thirteen aud Il half feet in diameter one foot
FROM ;hr ground RtuxJnrg Ldec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH Il -
SUN RosE........... So NOON Ri>Es......... j.
Sun SETS. .......... ~ ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We mentioned some
days ago that Mrs. W. II.Ccllins, Of Baltimore.
daughter Of the late Gov. james Barbour, had
presented TO the State u portrait of her father,
which had been placed in the State Library.
Gov Walker sent the tDIl"wing letter Ut ac-
acknowledgements t. Mrs. Collins:
RIcnMoND, March 81. 1878.
Ms " IT. Collins. BuIfmn.r -uI:: Dear
Malam-l have the honor to ackno@ edge the
gift to Virginia BY you of portrait of your
distinguished father, Gov. James Barbour
Permit me to express my sincere admiration OF
the spirit that prompted you to make so gener,
oaS Il sacrifice of private feeling. and to assure
you That the descendants of those who delighted
TO honor him will recognize in this tribute OF
affection and f,alty to your native State lnea
claim upon their gratitude and respect. The
portrait has been placed in the Library of the
Capitol with those of other lIustrious Firglans,
and may be safely trusted to the guardianship;
oil present and future generations Very re-
>p.cttu:ly, your obedient servant.
o. g. WALKER, Governor.