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GENERAL INCORPORATION LAW,
Ihe Committoe on Municipal Affairs reported
tavorably scuate btll 1o4, amending tile General
Incorporation law for otioH md villages. ,ropeal-
Ing SEQ. 25, md amending Soc. 28. Ordered to
third reading.
RAMRAAD noNDs.
Mr.. CONNOLLY called up Houao bill 400 to
reatrlct the issue of first mortgage bonds Ev
ton to reconsider the vote by which tie bill waH
lost. Carried, and the bill refcrtol to tho Judi
ciary Committee.
FUNDS r; ron nnr THE RAILROAD coNNlssIoNERs.
tho e1psnses Of tie Board Of l Railroad d ana a2
Warehouse Commissioners, ca1no up,
Mr.. WICKER moved to cut down tue sum to
e30, ,0oo-loBt yohs, 80 nays, G8.
Tho bill was ordered to q third reading.
THE HART CLAIM.
The Special Colamitteo appointed to Investigate
the claim Of J. ". Hart for stationery, TO-.
made report recommending that the claim be
allowed. Ordered printed.
Tu1AD READING or u11ds
Senate bill Us, approprlating S7,5U0 to enlarge
tho Conrt-Honae for tho buprome Court, Ut
Mount Yelnuu, was paasou-yeaB los: naya. d,
Benato bill l0l, to onablo tic authorities Of in
corporatad cities to fix aalares Of their officers,
wv aoppass ps.ssoaMysas .9;,, S,; LOG nnnys,
The oxpenaes Of tho state Government prior to
'an. l, 1878. yaa pasaod-ycaa 109 nays, &.
Senate bill ITO, to provide for tic removal OF
cemeteries, was pasHod-yeas S0 nayn, II.
sonate bill U.s.. to provide for tho publication
OF the aiath Yolunao OF tie Geological reports
was passod,}yees, e5 nays, 10.
sn9 semaso G,H a bll si2, appropr'atlng the aum OF
Homo, was pahsod-yeas, los; mays. /.
6anato bill aA1, approprlating various surus for
uays, 37. "0' ~
:, sonato bill lo5, rowling tho law In rolatlou to
tho oif1co Of btato Treasurer, waB pasued-yoag.
D2 nays, q. 'e'"'
Reccaa till half-past u, m,
AFTERNOON f,EAaION.
Gp.ato bill 0p, to abolish the Alton City Court.
was pnssed-ycas, %; nays, .. '
NORMAL aC4looL,
Mr. SHERMAN onferod resolution providing
Tor converting tho uuhnlBhed Normal School
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
TOTAL, 1900 GIFTS, ALL CASH.

amounting :;";.........:.:......Sl,5 800 90
The Distribution will be positive whether all
the tickets ere sold or not, and the II NOgitt: a
paid in proportion to the tickets sold-all un<old
tickets being destroyed as at the First and Sec
ond Concerts and not represented in the drawing.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole Tickets $50 %; Halves $500; Tenth:,
or each coupon $500; Eleven Whole Ticket,
for S5OOO0; 223 Ticket 81, 900 co. III Whole
Tickets for 5000 %; 227 Whole Ticket; Tor
100000. No discount on less than $4,000
worth OF Tickets at Il time.
The unparalleled success Of the Third Gift Con-
cert rs we'll as the satisfaction given by the flr:!
and Second makes it only necessary to announcc
the Fourth to insure the prompt sale OF every
ticket. The Fourth Gift Concert will be con-
Quoted in all is details like the Third, and iul!
particulars may be learned from circu M: which
will BE- sent flee from this office to al VINO apply
for them.
Tickets now ready for sale and all orders NC
companied by the money promptly Tiled. Lbe-
raj terms given to those who buy to sell again.
THOS. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agent Publ Libr Ky. and Manager Gift Con-
cert Public Library Building, Louisville,
Kentucky. aug 27-,2s%&wtwtDl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
What arc the Chances ?

Oae mar in every hundred in ordinary com
ulcrcial business, succeeds, the others fail, but
i'll the gift concert Of she Public Library of X en-
lucky, to be given Dec. Sd every fifth ticket
draws cash prize, with chances for such prizes
Us s25O,O00, 100000, $1,000, $4,000, &C.
This very clear case, and all are taking
chances, and no Houdcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

Already several prominent gentlemen who
were officers Of volunteers during the late ''un-
pleasautness," and others, have addressed the
President and expressed Il desire to be commits
stoned officers In an expedition against the
Spanish authorities should war ensue One of
these tenders is said to have come from an ex-
officer of The Confederate army
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

4 dispatch from Elizabeth n. j., dated 10th,
published in the Northern, papers says -
president Grant drove here from Newark yes
terday morning aud attended church with his
mother, who is residing here with her son-n-
law, Mr.. A. Il. Corbin. He leaves for Wash
ington BY the 9D HI. train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

Filthy LUCRE. --."rhere no such thing as
money in this country!'' was the exclamation
of an EngIishman few years ago after brief
sojourn in New York 1t happened in this way :
The Engllshman, in the course Of his business
found it necessary to obtain an advance on some
M rchandise. He made the usual arrsngem emit
with u large commercial house to accommodate
him. On going to consummate it and receive
the cash, he was u good deal surprised when, in
lieu of it, the senior member rendered to him
tho ACCEPTANCE of the firm, payable at ninety
days date What am l to do with this p he
injured. Take it 10 s. Coz manning some
well known bankers,) was the reply. They
will give you the money at the legal rate" The
Engishman did as directed. He met with no
difficulty. The paper WAS acceptable, and al
though our hero did not touch the Cash, he re-
ccived a check for the proper amount on neigh
boring bank Thther be repaired in the full
confidence of having something tangible. He was
mistaken. The individual ut the bank to whom
be presented the check for payment seized it
nervously, and in rapid, lncoheront manner
scrawed some hieroglyphics on its face, and
thrust it back into the hands of It's astonished
owner, motioning him at the same time TO stand
aside for the next conner. The check had been
across its face meant. In a state of suspense and
anxiety the Engiishmsn betook himself to the
person to whom he was indebted, and timidly
exhibited what he had to offer. To his surprise
lis friends countenance frightened. Many
thanks p he exclaimed. by the way, this
amount is too large; there will be something
over hundred dollars coming to you," and he
rroancd in spirit. 1t was only another ''piece of
paper" And then it WAS he exclaimed, There
Is no such thTg rs money IN this country"-
GaidGy for December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
ReecI,er on Cuba.

New York, Nov l6 MIR. Bccchcr 10 his
sermon to-day made powerful appeal to the
heads of the American people in favor of free
Cuba, and denounced the executions at Santiago
de Cuba as crime against humanity and civil
izatou, proceeding from cruel love Of blood
and simple ferocty. He thought, however, the
Government should act thoughtfully and not
rashly, and if Spain cannot stop such abouina-
TONS let the hand of national justice fall DOT
only upon the perpetrators, but SO as to give
knowledge and frsedom to those who deserved
liberty, and the help Of every honest heart on
the globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

The Lynchhurg News says :.-."Coloncl Ii. y.
Cllybrock, an able member of the Westmore-
laud bar, aud candidate at the late election Tor
Commonwealth Attorney, died very suddenly
Gu Thursday night. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

4 number of gentlemen, naval, military,
civilians, &C., &C., appear to be very anxious
to hold interviews with reporters, and to have
their opinions and views spread out in the
aewspapers-these being generally Of a very
belligercut nature, aud on the high pressure
frder'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

The report Of the Washington Board of Po-
lice commissic ncrs, attributes to the use OF IN
toxicating drinks four ffths Of the crime, dis
order and paupcrism Of the District, and be-
lieves that mos; of it is caused by the unlicensed
sale of spirits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

The new code of Virginia, compiled BY Colo
mel George w. Munford, is nearly ready for
delivery. 1t will contain about 1900 pages
and will be sold, probably, for SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

AN UNCOMMON MAYOR New London, Con
necticut, has mayor whose vigor 10 executing
the laws caused the common council to vote
him salary of $500. This action called forth
criticism and was condemned as extravagant by
many of the citizens. Their protesta'ions have
called forth very sensible letter from Mayor
Waller, wherein be says that he believes he
deserves fair salary, which $500 is not, and
adds: Il will not resign 10 any event until all
wholesome police aud sanitary regulations are
fully, fairly and impartially executed within the
limits of our city. | will act as mayor to &C
mplish said purpose with salary if | can get
it, without it if | cannot, aud if need be, |
will pay salary for the sake OF being mayor
until have ty faithful performance of duty
gained the favor Of good citizens and the en-
nifty of bad ones"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

An employee otthc Howe Mac hine Company
at Richmond, Va, was arrested Saturday night
in the act Of attempting to break iuto and rob
the compauys office safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

SHeINKAGE or VALUES. The expression,
"Shriukagc Of Values, is the phrase now in
vogue throughout the country. 1t is on almost
everybody's lips. What does it mean? Those
who regard it as meaning that property really
aud ntrnsically worth 500 few weeks ago
has SINK in value to S75 do DOT correctly un-
derstaud it. The fact is, SO far as stocks are
concerned, that spectators aud stock gamblers
have substituted fictitious for real values We
have before us as we write table of the com
parative prices of certain railroad stocks eleven
in numbcr) for September and November.
Within that period Que fell from l03 to 1871,
one from 90 to Act. one from Is to 45, and SO
on through the list. The aggregate shrinkage
amounts to 1922, 500 OO0 The "shripkage of
values 10 merchandise is the result OF al APP
probation of the currency, the Increase of its
purchasing power" The financial trouble
has thrown affairs back upon their naturals, to
use Western phrase. The same property is
in existence, and it is iptriDsicay as valuable
as it was before the disturbance Real values
have not been changed the change is in the
assumed, or nominal, or fictitious values. Bust
ness has been conducted on an unnatural basis
ever since paper money displaced gold. Rich.
Hhiq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

The Washington Board of Public Works on
Saturday paid their laborers one half cash and
the other half 10 bonds or certificates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
The VirginiuS.
| Dispatch 70 the Baltimore Sun

Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
WAsHIN0ToN, Nov. l6-Thos II. Pearre,
late United States consul at Kingston. Jamai
ca, has Just arrived here, aud brings definite
information in regard to the arrival and de-
parture fthe Virginius at Kingston. The ship.
came down to Kingston in charge of a Captain
Williams Soon after CAPTAIN Fry arrived
from New York with authority from the own
crs OF the ship, given in the name Of a Mr.
Patterson. of New York city, to take command
and take the vessel and cargo into Cuban port
About half of the crew deserted when prepare
tons began for loading and sailing. All traos-
actions were perfectly open and matter OF COIN
mon notoriety. Arms, ammunition, aud war
like stores of various kinds were gathered and
shipped All were intelligent persons on the
vessel aud of her mission. MIR. Pcarre had two
interviews with Capt. Frey in regard to his expe-
diion, and protested against his undertaking and
gave it as his opinion that if the Spauads cap
turcd him he would surely be shot, that every
man on the ship took his life 10 his hand when
he Joined the expedition. TO this protest
Capt. Frey replied that the Spauiards could
not shoot him; that it would only be a case Ut
blockade running, and as he had been Con-
federate blockade runner be reasoned that as
the United States didn't shoot prisoners cap
tured in this business the Spanards would not
do it. Afterwards Mr. Pearre sought Capt.
Frey, and again and again attempted to dis.
suade him from sailing. The Captain replied
that to him the whole matter was question of
bread for his family If he could succeed in
landing his cargo where it was wanted it would
give him large sum Of money, aud he was de-
termincd to make the attempt at all hazards.
There were about dozen Americans or Eug-
ish among the seamen shipped, and it is doubt.
full whether all those had very clear idea Of
the character of the enterprise. Capt Frey $
papers we're American, and in all respects regu-
lar in form, though the real status Of the vessel
was matter of common notorety
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER Il, 1873.
Death Of Lawrence e. Taylor, ESQ.

Death Of Lawrence e. Taylor, esq.
1t is with deep regret that we announce the
death of Lawrence B. Taylor, esq, this place.
who died suddenly at his residence yesterday
Sunday afternoon.
He had been for some time past suffering
from an affection Of the heart but his friends
did moi anticipate any Immediate danger or
suppose that his end Was SO near. Yesterday
afternoon he complained of feeling more unwell
than usual, and took a dose Of some mild and
common remedy, which had frequently be-
fore been administered to him. He remarked
then that he felt no better, leaned back III his
chair and expired Immediately, and without a
struggle. He was surrounded by his stricken
family, who witnessed the sccue with such feel
ings as can only be imagined. We co not
intend to intrude upon their grief.
Mr.. Taylor was the son Of the late Robert L.
Taylor, esq, an eminent lawyer OF this place.
As soon as his education at the first institution
of the country was concluded, he studied law,
came to the bar, and has practised III the courts
Of this city and the neighborng counties evel
gate to the Legislature, in both Of which sllua'
tious he performed his duty TO the satisfaction
of his constituents aud the public.
Mr.. Taylor had fine aud we'll cultivated
mind, and showed ability in the profession Of
his life. He was a iavorite with all who knc"
him; of pleasant, sociable disposition; frank,
courteous and generous; genial and pleasant 10
his intercourse with his fellow men liberal and
charitable in his feelings aud disposition.
70 have such a man suddenly cut OFT from
his faniIy-witc and childreu-aud brothers
aud sisters, and other dear relations and friends,
is most distressing, indeed. All lament his de-
cease. We have known him from his boyhood,
and sorrow for the loss they have experienced,
and which We all feel Though mparatlvey
in the prime of life, he has been so ideutihed
with the city in his public capacity, and as q
friend of the citizens generally, that it seems Il:
if he was older than he was, aud that his va
cant place is made more evident to mems
thoughts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

The old Market House iu Lynchbug built in
1918, has been taken down, and the material
sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

We have received from the Treasury De-
partmeDt copy Of the monthly report OF
Commerce and Navigation Of the u. S. Tor the
past fiscal year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
Return Of Sergeant

Not finding the PRESIDENT Treasurer or shy
Director OF the Alexandra ard NnshlfsoA
Railroad Company, executed the within sum
mons By delivering 8 copy OF the saline nj tie
suid railroad c, mrany's office in the city Of y
exandria Va, on the 4th day of OctobeT;, ~
to Z. b. Boone, agent of Alexandria and H">"-
in ton Railroad Company.
w. d. STEWART. D. ) tor
LAS III STEUAkT serseni!..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

The condition of financial and commercial
matters at the close Of last week showed de-
cidcd improvement, and, it is thought, we may
look forward to more prosperous aud easy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

CUBAN AFFAIRS The Baltimore American
says: The greatest activity prevails at all the
principal navy yards. Rear Admiral George
H. Scott will sail from Norfolk to-day 10 the
Worcester, his flag ship, for Havana, and other
vessels will follow him. The Kansas is already
on her way to Santiago de Cuba. Of the iron-
clads, the Saugus is now at Key West ready
for service, and the Manhattan and Mahopac
will 60 into commission to-day. In two weeks
we will have dozen Of war vessels in Cuban
waters. In the meantime, advlces are awaited
from Madrid with great anxiety. ln the tone
Of the Havana papers there is apparent moder-
alton"
The Baltimore Sun says: ''The policy of
the United States government, as toreshadow-
ed by expressions believed to be OF an author
tatiVe character, will be to proceed upon the
groud that the Firginius is an American yes
sci, and not only to demand restitution, but
the proper punishment Of the perpetrators OF
the massacre at Santiago, and 10 case OF the
Inability of Spain to give the satisfaction de-
sired, to proceed to extreme measures. The
government of Spain has voluntarily promised
to yield any reclamation that may be required
by the usages of civilization, the laws of nations,
or treaty obligations. 10 case of their nom
fulGllment the course then to be pursued re-
mains with Congress, which meets two weeks
hence. to decide.
Washington press dispatches state that there
is nothing new in official circles concerning the
Nirginius, no kilograms having been received
from Havana by the Secretary Of State since
those mentioned iii Friday evenings dispatches,
and the kilograms from General Sicklcs since
that time merely acknowledge the receipt Of
the Instructions The conference between
General Sickes and the Spanish minister of
foreign affairs will probably take p!acs early
this week, and the result be promptly reported
to Secretary Fish by cable.
No kilograms have been received conhrma-
tory of the reports of executions siuce those Of
the 18th, It'll and Sth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
OF VIRGINIA.

NOMMONW WEALTH OF VIRGINIA
" TO tile Sergeant Of Aleramdr.a
Greeting: We command you to summon The
Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company
and Samuel M. Shoemaker TO apteur al the
Clerks off &c of our Circuit Court Of the city Of
Alexandria, Mt the Rules to be holden for ssld
Court, on the first Monday in October 1873, to
answer bill in chancery exhibited against them
in the Said Court, ~ The Washington and Ohio
Railroad Company, and unless they shall Answer
said bill a. cordlng to law the Court will take the
same for confessed, and decree accordingly; aid
this they shall in no wise omit under the pend
ty Of { N, and have then there this writ.
Witness, Morton Msrye, Clerk Of our ssi!
Circuit Court, ut the Court House aforesaid, the
4th day Of September 1873 and in the "S!h year
Of the Commonwealth
NnR,pON MaRYE clcrk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

ExTRAvAGANT HOTEL vING.---The Chica-
90 Tribune has aD article on the extravaganza
that characterizes American life. 1t takes
hotel life to illustrate, and contrast the hoc
prices of the present day with those Of former
times 1t does not blame the hotel propric-
tors, but the people, for this rise in prices. 1t
concedes that the charges are, perhaps, rela.
lively lower than they were under the old re-
gme the hotels having merely kept pace with
the extravaganza demands of the age, which re-
quires not only that the hotels shall be paatial,
but that they shall be furnished in the most
expensive and luxurious manner; that they
shall have regiment Of walters and other ser
wants, and that their tables shall be supplied
with the cosiliest dishes and all manner of
danties. The Tribune says that irst-class
hotel like the Grand Pacific in Chicago, en-
ploys constantly 800 servants, whose monthly
pay roll amounts to over $4,000 per month
1t gives other particulars that We Quit. The
hotel with its furniture represents cost of no
less than 50, 500 00O--.' and this, says the
Tribune, lis what the American travelling pub
lie demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.

The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendants debt of $33O4.3l, with interest from
the 18th day of May, 1865; Also debt OF >ll2,
with interest from the 18th OF May, 1866 and 10
attach ard subject the interest Of the defendant,
Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, who IL u NONRESIDENT Of
the State Of VirgInin, in the capital stock, road
and equipments of the said railroad company,
and sill other estate belonging to and debts due
to said Shoemaker, To the payment of the debts
due to the complainant us aforesaid.
j. NJ. ORR,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17

STEEL BARS INSTEAD OF BELLs.--Stccl bars
produce very pure, distinct, and melodious
sound, and possess many advantages over
church bells of moderate SIZE. lu Germany they
are in some measure supplanting bells 10 church
steepes, and an English publication, the Choir,
advocates their general use, on the ground that
while 10 point Of sonorousuess they are equal
to the common bell, 10 certain other respects
they are to be preferred to it. Thus, their
weight will be light in comparison with the
ponderous engines they are to replace They
will not burden the stcepIe so much, and con-
sequentIy will give more scope for architectural
design Their winding and hanging up will
not be so difficult, dangerous, and expensive.
They are not liable to crack, as is the case with
bells, and are therefore adapted for use in any
cimate They can be operated by simple me-
chanical contrivance.
The cost CT these bars is so low that three or
four of them, forming a peal, whose weight
would not exceed one hundred pounds, could be
manutac, u1ed in England for fifty or sixty dol
lars, whereas three bells of the same power
would cost five times as much. They can be
made of any dimension, weight or power Of
sound Every note of harmony can be pro-
duced more easily, and the tuning Is obtained
more precisely than in cast bells. OF course
these bars are also adapted for use wherever
bells are now employed. Gal''xy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-17
FOREIGN NEWS.

The struggle between the Monarchists and
Republicans has been renewed in the French
Assembly. Although the proposition to fix Nc
Mahon' term of office at five years came from
the right, they now demand a term of ten years
The Committee on Prolongation seems to be
composed of Republicans, and the report sub
United by them calls upon the Conservatives to
assist in defeating the Monarchists, otherwise
the dissolution of the Assembly is inevitable
The report will be discussed to-day. 4 later
dispatch says that the moderate section of the
Left has determined to unite with the Rupub-
licaus and vote down the Monarchist motion for
Il term of ten years
The Italian Parliament was opened at Rome
yesterday by King Victor Emanuel. He PROM
ised to respect the religious sentiments of the
Pope, but declared that no attack upon the ma
ton or its institutions would be tolerated The
relations between Italy and the Great Powers
of Europe are friendly and the country is COM
paratively prosperous.
ECONOMY RECOMMENDED A New York
paper thinks that the Americans live up to or
above their income as general thing. Hence,
great deal OF the present distress. Nine out
of every ten since the war have acquired their
means rapidly, aud, therefore, spend them just
as rapidly Few have slowly accumulated.
Fewer still are Laying by something for rainy
day" Let US turn our wastlDgs into sinking
tuud-not selfshly, nor covetously -but on the
other hand gaining house for the tamiy-a
home over their heads however humble 1t
may be.