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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On Tuesday morning, Mr. Tandy Holman,
residing in Cumberland county, nine miles
from Farmville, left home with his wife and
child on visit, leaving 10 charge Of his house
Miss Ann Lowe, decrepit old lady sixty-tve
wears of age. During their absence the dwell.
ing was burned, from some cause unknown,
and in the afternoon the charred remains OF
the unfortunate lady we're found beneath the
smoking ruins. Mr.. Holman had stored in his
dwelling, for safe keeping, his entire crops, OF
corn and tobacco, and everything was de-
stroyed. His loss was about $4,000, with M
insurance.
The Lynchburg News says:-"We under
stand that the negroes in this and adjacent
counties, to a man almost, absolutely refuse to
hire themselves out on farms the present year,
at any price. The consequence is that our
farmers, not being able to obtain labor are al
a complete loss what to do, and complain that
the prospect before them is gloomI!ler than II
has been since the close of the war
10 the case of Mayor Ludlow, Of Norfolk, VS..
Hathaway, for libel, the jury found verdict
of guilty and assessed damages at five dollars
The counsel for the accused made motion IL
arrest OF Judgment, on the ground that one Of
the grand Jurors who found true BILL was the
keeper of an ordinary. The motion will be ar
gued.
The Page Courier says For some time
the Shenandoah river has been too high to be
fordcd, and the ferry boat having been washed
away, our people are subjected to great incon
vepience. The weather is quite cold and an
other severe freeze is expected.
The Page Courier says I'VE arc informed
by one who has the opportunity to know, that
the contracts on the S. " R. r. will be award
ed this week, and that everything IN connection
with the enterprise is III an encouraging condi'
ton.
A large bear was killed near Craigsvlle,
weighing 500 pounds, by t. j. Campbell and
his little brother, on the 30th ult. lie was o
monster and very tat.
Logan j. Maupin, esq.,, living IN the vicinity
of New Hope, in Augusta county, died on Fri
dav last, after briet illness from pneumonia.
He was we'll known and highly esteemed.
John Appleby, convicted of arson by the
County Court of Prince William, has been re,
ceived at the Penitentiary, where he is to serve
out term of ten years Imprisonment.
A company engaged in the manufacture OF
powder, in Philadelphia, propose to build a
powder magazine in Luray.
The James River is again open for navlga-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

In the Illinois Legislature yesterday the
message of the Governor was read, from which
it appears that the State is nearly free of debt
and that in short time all her obliga-
tons will have been discharged without having
imposed any extra burden Oh her citizens. The
message of the Governor of Georgia shows the
financial condition of that State to be much
better than was expected. Governor Brown,
of Tennessee, in his message, takes ground in
favor of the prompt payment of the interest on
the State debt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

A great snow storm is reported from Mime
sofa. Four or FIVE freight trains and one pas
sepger train are showed up, the drifts in many
places being as high as the cars. All the fuel
and provisions for the passengers, among
whom arc five ladies, have to be brought from
some distance. All the Minnesota railroads
have suspended operations, and trains will
probably not run before Saturday. Two acct
dents arc reported on the Chicago aud North
western Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The compostors of the New York Tribune
Office, proposes that the printing Offices Of the
country shall all contribute one or more pounds
of old type for the purpose of making statue
Of Horace Greeley, to be erected over his grave,
and that all the compositors of the country shall
give the proceeds of one thousand ems, set up
on February Sd, the sixty second anniversary
Of the birthday of MIR. Greeley as fund to
carry out the design.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The National Republican says that Mr..
Porter, OF Virginia, wautst the term OF Congress
ertepded to four years, and yesterday introduced
. hin 20 that effect. There are some Congress
men whom we should like to see elected TOR
four wears, and then there are others whose
two years term we should like very much to
shorten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

Napoleon S son. nearly seventeen years DID,
is now, under the Napoleon dynasty, y the heir
to the throne Of France of the Imperial regime.
The chances for the succession, under present
circumstances, are but slight But there Is
no knowing what may happen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

During the past year, within the limits Of the
Us, 7,47s miles ofrailroad have been complet-
ed, and 6,5l4 miles put under construction,
making total of 1892 miles on which work
has been done. In no year from 1880, down
70 1871, has so great an advance been made
as in the year just ended, and from present ap-
nearanoe the increase will be even greater IN
the year Just begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The Virginia Court of Appeals has before 1t
tho case Of Levy ct al VS.. Levy ct. al, in rcla-
ton to certain requests in the will Of the late
Uriah P. Levy, for establishing an agricultural
School at Monticello.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

Most ofthe newspapers, of all political creeds,
speak in favor of paying the claim of William
and Mary College, for the destruction OF the
buildings of that institution, by the Federal
troops, during the late war. 1t is one OF the
most lust claims ever presented to the govern
ment, and there ought to be no hesitation IN
ordering its payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The new catalogue Of Harvard University
soon to be issued, will contain two important
announcemcnts-the abolition OF morning
prayers and decree making attendance at
recitations no longer COMPULSORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The committee in the case of the alleged
Credit Mobilier affair, has adjourned unit
Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

4CoNaREss. In the Senate, yesterday, a
bill was introduced raising the salaries OF the
Bureau officers in the Executive Departments
at Washington. The bill abolishing the frank,
ing privilege was reported by the Committee
on Postofices but objection being made to its
consideration, it was postponed. The bill au-
thorizing certain Postmasters to deposit public
money in the National banks was passed. Mr..
Sherman's bill, authoring Deputy Collectors
and other officers of Customs to act as dlsburs-
ing officers in certain cases was also passed.
The greater part Of the day was consumed IN
discussing the Indian Appropriation bill.
iii the House of Representatives bill ex-
tending certain rights Of masters of coastlng
vessels to those engaged in trade with the Brl'
fish Provinces, the West India Islands and
Mexico was passed The powers ofthe special
committee to investigate the relations OF the
cradit Mobillier and Union Pacific railroad to
the Government were extended so as to include
money or property received by outside parties
which should be applied to satisfy the claims
of the United States. A bill for admission OF
Colorado as State was discussed, but 40 ac-
ton taken. A memorial of Thomas and Will
liam L. Winans, of Baltimore, asking extension
of their patent for the cigar steamer, was
presented and referred. The Credit Mobiller
committee was authorized to sit during the ses-
.ions Of the House. The immigration bill was
taken up, and an interesting debate ensued, in
which the Western members strongly advoca-
ted the measure, which was opposed by those
from New York as being inimical to the inter-
csts Of that city. The bill was finally recon-
mifted ...'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

Mrs. Gardner, mother of the Rev. james 5.
Gardner, pastor Of the NJ. E. Church. in
Fredericksburg, died.in Howard county, Md,
a few days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The bill to 'prumute emigration to the Uni
ted States was discussed in the House o
Representatives, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

Stokes being convicted and sentenced, the
next question is, will he be hung? II is con-
sidered quite doubtful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

In the Assembly Of Florida, yesterday,
resolution declaring U. S. Senator Gilbert to
have been elected by bribery, and calling for
his resignation was tabled by vote of &c to 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

SOUTH BRANCH NARROW GAUGE RAIL.
RoAD.-We learn from P. z. cambridge, chief
engineer of this road, that, if the weather per-
mits, ground will be broken by the 18th OF Jan
uary. The money has been raised to complete
the whole road, ballasting and all, from Green
Spring to Romney, West Virginia Mr. Dan
bridge further gives it as his opinion, that the
road will be in running order by the 18th of
September, 1873 Winchester Ea) Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The Senate has confirmed the nomination OF
S. D. Williamson, of Virginia. as secretary to
the President, to sign land patents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1873.

"ConRUpr1l1oN. ut is one Of the worst signs
for any government, when corruption IS charged
UPON, and believed to prevail in the Legislative
or law making department. fragrant cases
NAV occur in the judicial branch--not often we
are happy to believe-but they can be reached
by Impeachment, when proved; and when even
not proved, the odium attached to the suspect
ed Judge destroys his influence, and often times
acts as his condemnation. But with the law
makers it is difficult, for the most part, to lind
out the guilty, and when found out, there are
hundred ways which can be devised to screen
from punishment. The public may be morally
certain that a representative has been betraying
his trust, and putting money in his pocket, by
his sract;ces, and yet not be able " iastcu Tie
charge by direct proof. 1t is so, we are con-
strained to believe, from what has transplred
within the last few years, in this government.
Mauifestly y, the situation Of member OF Con-
cress, has, in many instances, been used for the
pn,pose of making money out of Congressional
action. The details which come to US constantly
remind rs Of the accusations made by de Ioc-
aueville against the French government, lnthe
last wears of the reign of Louis PHILIPPE; when
he predicted the fate of the monarchy, and de-
clarod that" public tunctionaries had no other
object then bat the augmentation Of their prl-
waite fortunes, and, that consequently, liberty
oouId not be maintained, and an lrchy or despo-
dsmmI must ensue,' sooner or later. The latter
came. The. people sought refuge from the
meanness of corruption and its evils under
the strong arm of power, thinking it would be
safer to have one master than many corrupt
xiiieYs, ~ d,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

FREDEEicxsBURa MARKET, January g.
Market wholly unchanged, and scarcely enough
doing to warrant quotations. which 'eInuin 10
n?l5 for good to choice white Wheat, and l7na
10 for do. red. Corn 50a55 Oats 1880. and
RYE 6,)aTO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The controversy as TO the taxes due the
county of Jefferson, West Virginia, by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, from 1865, has
heen settled By the supervisors of that county
accepting, by the advice of counsel, the sum OF
$4,000,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

RICHMOND MARKET, January 9-OtIcrings
of Grain light-about 1000 bushels Of Wheat,
with sales of white at 170u2l0 for good to prime,
and l90aaD5 for do. red. Sales of very good
Corn at 73. Offerings of 200 bushels Oats, but
no sales reported. Small sales of Rye ut SIC.
Sales of Corn Meal at 75
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

Gz5-SuH FIRE COMPANY The Annual Meet
hsll of the Hydraulion Engine House, on Fri
day, the 10th of January, at II o'clock y. m
Every member is expected to be present, As the
election Of officers TO serve for the ensuing year
will take place. By order Of the President:
jan 92t WIZ. MARKELL, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The health of Senator Sumner is still pre-
cariouS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10
Washington News.

a case occurred in the Circuit Court yester-
day in which the counsel proposed 10 call
witness who, he felt bound to tell the court, had
been exposed to the Influence ofsmallpox conta-
gion Tor seven or eight days but was not sick.
Several Of the jurors protested vehcmcntly
against the introduction of the witness, and the
case was continued until the next term.
The cases OF smallpox for the past two days
show considerable decrease upon the former
general average. The smallpox hospital is,
however, being enlarged to meet all probable
requirements.
Mr.. ". II. Langley, a we'll known resident of
Capitol Hill, died of smallpox yesterday morn
ing.
COLD Additions IN FEVER In valuable
article contributed to one ofthe French medical
journals by D. j. Ambert he presents the follow
ing conclusions concerning the use OF cold ablu-
tons in fever as praciced in France. They are
especially useful in typhoid, and the crupoVc
fevers, and strongly indicated in malignant cases.
They act upon the chief aud most constant phe-
nomena of these diseases, arc especially anti
febrile and reduce the temperature materially.
They favor the establishment Of full, pro-
found, regular, perspiration; render the secre-
tons more active make the skin supple, moist
and fresh; favor the outcomlDg OF the eruption;
allay cerebral and other nervous excitement,
suppreSsing headache, coma, dellrlum, restless
ness and inducing sleep; cause the pulse to tall
eighty to thirty beats. From two to eight
hours is the duration Of their action. the ablu
tons to be repeated two or four times 10 the
twcuty-four hours. They have DO influence
upon the length Of the sickness, but render it
mider, and are readily applied as cold baths or
by wrapping the patient in cold wet sheet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The Richmond Wing says that on the ques-
ton of striking out the ''usury clause IN the
constitution of, Virginia, the majority for strik'
ing out ins twenty eight districts: Was 40, 1885,
whilst the majorities against striking out in the
twelve remaining districts was :2l,S26: La
thestwcive districts where the maiorltlcs are
in favor Of a greater rate than six per Ct, the
cities of Richmond, Petersburg and NortolI
are embraced, and in most instances, districts
in which the colored votes prepondcrate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

g-The Annual Meeting of the Virginia Uni
verslty Alumni Association Of Ale1andria, Va,
will be held on Friday night, at u O'Clock, at
the office of K. Kemper, No. IS King street. A
full attendance of members is requested as the
election of officers for the ensuing year will take
plaza and other important mstters be considered
ian 9-3t Il. KEMPER, Secretary.
DUMFoRDS YEAST POWDERS and
u HORSFORD' BREAD PREPARA-
TON. fresh, just received by
ian 10 j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

The Presidents attention having been called
to the statement representing that he had de.
eciared that his purpose in recognizing the
Pinchback Government Twas only TO enable the
parties tomake up case for Court, and he did
not regard it material which party he reeognlz-
ed etc., he pronounces it untrue IN every
particular The dispatch sent by the Attorney
General January 9Th, announcing that the
President regards his recognition of the exist
ing Government as fna and that it will be
adhered to unless Congress otherwise provides
was authorized by the President, who still ad'
heres to that opinion, r.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

LYScIIBURG MARKET, Jan. 9.-Flour is &c
tive, at ali Vance Of 25.3Oc per Dbl on high
grades. The receipts Of Wheat are light, while
the demand is good, and prices showan advance;
white lGOu1S5 and red 1GOaSO Corn is very
scarce and quoted at 70a75 Oats are in very
light receipt at 5Ou55. Rye S0aS5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

carious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

company the rights granted to the o.. y.
NJ. Company to purchase annS Tor the pur-
nose of inviting immigration. - e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-10

construed to impair any existing contract Of
policy of insurance now made, but such con
tractsor policies shall not be renewed. A either
insurinp shall be credited with the amount o.
his. poll tax and 25 per ct. of the tax on his rea
estate in payment of premiums. The Lieu
tenant Governor is to be President of thu
Board.
o., a. & NJ. R. r.
la the House of Delegates, to-day, Mr. Cog
hill introduced the following bills in reference
to the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Rail
road 10 authorize the Virginia and North
Carolina Railroad Company to assume the
name of the Washington City, Alexandria
Lynchburg and North Carolina Railroad Com,
pany; to authorize the above company, under
it's proposed new name, to issue bonds to pro-
vide for the payment of the bonds, &C., of the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad
Company, and of the Lynchburg and Danvie
Railroad Company, and for other purposes to
authorize same company to extend its railway
from Alexandria to Washington; and to au-
thorize the Washington City, Alexandria,
Lynchbure and North Carolina Railroad Com
pany to buy and sell lands.
BY act of the Legislature the name of the
O., A. & NJ. r. R., upon its consolidation
with the Lynchburg and Danyille Railroad,
was changed to the Virginia and North Caro-
lima Railroad, and it is now proposed to change
the name again, but the one proposed above
appears too long, and Washington city might
be dropped to advantage. By the second bill
it is proposed to take up all old Indebtedness
of the various roads comprised in the new com
pany and issue a new mortgage. The third
bill provides for an extension of the present
road to Washington city, thereby relieving the
company from obligation to competing lines,
and the fourth, gives to the new consolidation
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-12-11
FROM CUBA.

HAVANA, Dec. 8.--Captain General
Jovellar authorizes the statement that
the entire island is quiet. He has no
doubts that all will be arranged peace
ably and satisfactorily. He now de-
clares that he does not intend to leave
Havana or transfer his power to Gen.
MuerO, who arrived by the last steam
er from Spain. The feeling of the
people in Havana is more quiet. The
disposition to comply with the imam
date of the home Government and the
obligations of the treaty with the
United States without further discus.
sion is becoming general.
The General commanding at Santa
60 de Cuba, in the absence Of General
Burriel, acting without orders, placed
ninety-two of the Virginius prisoners
aboard the Spanish man-of-war Ba.
zaine and sent them to Cienfuegos
The few remaining prisoners were
either too i'll to be removed, or being
youths Of tender age have been sci
at liberty. The prisoners while q,
Santiago were well treated. Wher
the Bazaine reached Cienfuegos hel
commander telegraphed to Havana
bis arrival with the prisoners. Thu
Captain General answered by order
ing the immediate return of the pris
oners to Santiago, where they mus
arrive by the ninth.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. 9Th,
United States steamer Kansas arrived
here yesterday. The commanders o
the Kansas and Juniata have not ye
made formal demand for the deliv
cry Of the Virginius. The prisoner
Of the latter were removed from iai
to Monsorft this q. m,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-12-11

A compromise, as we have before
noticed, was agreed upon with the
bondsmen Of the defaulting democra-
tic Treasurer Bryan, of jackson coun.
ty, this State, but when the time come
10 complete it, the bondsmcn flew the
track. This leaves the matter in statu
qua. and the Bellevue Leader, Of that
county, intimates that the b0ndsmcn
have, while the negotiations were
going on, put their property out OF their
hands. We hope that that democratic
county will see that Bryan is brought
TO justice for his Sal 600 cmbczzlement,
and that they receive, at least, the
moral aid of their brethren of the
State, in SO doing. This county treas.
urcr's deficit is something larger than
that Of the late State Treasurer Ran.
kline, yet it might not be improper ia
have them both go through the Courts
at the same time. Will our democrs'
tic Reform contemporaries please tell
their readers all about this Bryan..de'
falcatiOa. Democratic Treasurers Of
the public funds have been rather
scarce in Iowa, for q good while, and
yet their aggregate steslings rather
overlap Republican populations. W.
think it is due the people that demo.
cratic papers should let the public
know what sort of material is TO make
up the pure Reform party
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-12-11
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
SENATE.


A number of petitions were present.
ed asking for the appointment of q
committee to regulate the traffic in al.
cohol and liquor and their reference
to the juniciary committee, was asked
Edmunds hoped not. That committee
would report that Congress had moth.
ing to do with the subject except II
the District Of Columbia and the terri.
tories. The petitions were all re.
ferred to the Finance Committee.
A petition from business men Of
Chicago for the establishment of q
branch mint In that city was referred
to the Committee on Finance.
Ferry, Of Michigan, introduced q
bill authorizing the reissue of the for.
ty-four million reserve fund. Re.
ferred to the Finance Committee.
Sherman, from Committee on Fl.
nance, reported favorably on the bill
to authorize the organization Of nation.
al banks without circulation. Placed
on the calendar.
The Senate went into executive SEES
sion and soon after adjourned.
HOUSE.
Inc Commlttee ON appropriations
agreed to recommend an appropria.
ton Of four millions for the immediate
requirements of the navy.
Sherman also reported q resolution
declaring it the duty OF Congress al
the present session to adopt measures
to strengthen the public credit, nnd
directing the Finance Committee to
report bill providing for the issue
Of currency at all times redeemable in
gold or it's equivalent.
Bayard presented the views of the
minority Of the committee directing
the financial committee to report meas
ures for q return to specie payment.
The resolutions were made the special
order for Monday next.
The House, after considerable dis
cussion, passed the bill authorizing q
temporary increase In the navy from
$500 to 10000 men, and then resumed
debate on the salary question.
The resolution by Phillips recoe niz-
ing Cuban independence was referred
to the Foreign Committee.
Several bills were introduced and
referred.