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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-09
EUELNTION.9L.
r + E S B U RG A G. A u E M 7 ,
IL LOlldoun county, IirpiniA

r EES URIC AGA D E M Y ,
IL Loudoun county, Virginia.
Principal, T. f. AYRES, UNIV. of Virginia.
The next session of this school will begin on
MONDAY, September LIST, 1873, and close on
or about the last Friday IN June, 1874. The
Principal is recommended in the highest terms
By the Professors of the University of Virginia,
and former patrons in Baltimore city, rs n tho
rough and conscientious instructor of youth, and
no pains shall be spared to make this one of the
first High Schools of the land.
For Circulars further particulars &c, adj
dress the Principal, or
H.T. HARRISON,
Prest. Board of Trustees, Lec$burg, Va.
Lcc<burF, aug S-w3t
d No III Queen street,
Principal Miss ANNA L. DEKRicK H. late e. of
the Bishops School, Easton Md.
The Fifteenth Annual Session of this School,
formerly under Miss CARRIERS charge, will COM
mencc ON MONDAY, the 18th day Of Septem-
Der, under the direction of NJ iss Derrick. Eve
ry effort will be made to sustain the high reputa-
ton of this widely known and popular School.
Competent and experienced teachers will be en-
ploycd in every department, and the Principal
hopes to give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor her with their patronage.
Terms per half session, payable IN advance.
For board and tuition in the entire English
course. 1925 90
For day scholars, per quarter in advance.
Preparatory Glass, 81 30
} uniur Glass; 100
Intermediate Glass, II 50
Senior, u 0O
For Circulars, containing further information,
apply as above
References Rt Rev Bishop Lay, Easton,
Md; Revs. Geo H. Norton, d. +. Sprigg, K.
H. Mckim and *. Kcmper, esq, Alexandria,
Va aug 6-cotO1
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M ARRIED.

By Rev Father Dwyer, RICE w. HOOE,
Esq of Washington, and MARY c., daueh liter
of Col. William Henry DangerGeld, of Prince
Georpn's county Md
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FOR SALE OR RENTING three-story
Ea BRICK DWELLING situated on Duke
street, nearly opposit, the depot Of the y. y a.
X. H., conla ing ten excellent rooms. The
house is in good order. and will be sold a bar
gain or rented upon reasonable terms. Apply To
RICHARD WIN DSOk,
~ 3O-co2w Cor. Washington and Queen SITS.
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F.1.vCr G1OpS H.y.D .,'OTTO.>.S.
G. REES'S \ or''S HOUSE
No. 7G King street.

GENTS FURNISHI NGS.
On hand and opening daily Inrge lots of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Undoubtedly the largest and best stock in the
State of Virginia.
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NIGHT SHIRTS, ORA WEES. &c,
All sizes in stock and made t. order ut TIL
shortest notice
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postoflice
Augusta 1873.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adj
vcrtscd and give the date of the list.
II not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
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T1STRAY COW-Straycd from the subscrib
IL or, on Monday ltst, q dark red DEVON
SHIRE COW, with White face, small horns.
piece cut from one Of her ears and letter Z
marked on one Of her horns A liberal reward
will be paid for her return to me.
MICHAEL HOLBROOkS,
aug S-3t* Columbus street, opp. Canal basin.
T OST-A suitable and satisfactory reward
IL will be pyid for the return or information
that will lead to the recovery Of CHlLDS
ARMLET, marked Washington. Apply ut
this Office aug It'll
T OST-A CANARY BIRD, which the finder
IL will be rewarded ''y returning TO WIN. A.
SMOOT, Smoct's wharf, or No. 23i King street.
aug 1--5t
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Hotel. ARRIvALs.-Thcrc We're 81 arrivals
at the City Hotel yesterday and A at the Man
sion House.
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HALF HOSE
HALF HOSE 1!

English, French. German and American.
In every grade. from the highest to the Lowest
These goods arc bought in large quantities, and
purchasers receive the benefit of low figures.
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Specie Shipments.
weather Probabilities.

New YORK, Aug 9-Spccic shipments
day for Europe 1920, GA, all silver bars.
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IL. y" hEcEIps AND SHIPMENTS. This week
:.,,, ,'"'ercan Coal Company have received
lnore WV. ,n OF Cumberland coal and the Balti-
Au,rr".a. hampshire Company 22S2 tons. The
Ba.timna"ul company shipped 33411 tons, the
aud ana Hampshire Company 1862 tons
l. Agnew, 34S2 tons.
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pETuEL ACADEMY,

y FAuquler county, va,
Prepares youths for tho higher classes of the
Virginia Universities, or for business life; has
nine instructors; affords facilities for learning
Practical Surveying, Bookkeeping and Tcle-
graphy and has IN Introductory course of law.
It's students are offered prize scholarships in the
University of Virginia, the Washington and Lee
University and the Virginia Military Institute
SS7. 50 for BOARD and TUITION
per half session of II weeks. No extras. For
Catalogue, &c, address, PRINCIPALS. Bethel
Academy p. O., Fauquer co., Va au4-lm
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SUSPEN DERSi SU:
SUSPENDE Frs

Every style of Foreign and Domestic manuEac-
turea large md beautiful variety.
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PERSONAL Gen. Wade Hampton, OF South
Carolina, was in town yesterday with his family.
They stopped at the Mansion House last Nil hit
and left on the W. c., V. NJ. T. &. S. r. r. !,
this morning, as did also Gems. Gilbert 5: and
John e. Mcem, of Shenandoah county, va.
J. w. Finks of the Warrcntou Index Was IN
this city to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-09

HAIR BRUSHES, COMBS.
TOOTH BRUSIIE rs,
POCKk En- BOOK, &c &c
All nj bottom figures.
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST ., !:
SUN RosE......... $40 MOON RIsEs........ /
SUN SETS. b.0J

ARRIVED.
Steamer Georgcanna, Baltimore, to Hooe i
Johnston. -,
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to f A
Reed.
Schr Warren Sawyer, Boston, to American
Coal Co
Schr Fair Wind, to Hooe s. Johnston
SAILED.
Steamer Express, Baltimore by Jos broders
s. Go.
Steamer George H Stout. Philadelphia, oy
Il Reed.
Schrs G A 1r, land, Jersey City, and lda Del
In Lowe Dlghton, by Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal Co
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A LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

Z
The next session Of this School will open Sep
tcmber S.n, 1872 in the fine, large, rear room in
the upper story Of Sarepta Hall Apparatus in
creased and improved; corps Of teachers and
course Of instruction complete. Best school
room in the city. Terms So, 81, $40 and SO
per quarter. Address Rev. DR.. j. LITTLE,
aug Aim p. o. box 30, Alexandria, Va
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FOR SALE-Thc desirable PROPERTY
H$; on the northeast corner of Washington and
Cameron streets one Of the finest sites in the
city for dwelling, and now occupied by frame
tcncments, which can be repaired nj "A small cost
and made to pay interest on $1,000 Apply on
the premises, Or to w. f. CARNE. jy26 cow
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GLOVES GLOVES
Kid, Buck, DogSkin. French Custer. Shrepskin
Silk, Thread and Cotton.
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Lee, John
May, l. B
Pines, Miss Henri Ia, col
Page, Carter
Robinson, Miss Annie
Richardson, Miss J f
Suliven, Miss Sally
Smith, w A
Seymour, Miss Martha
Scott, Lewis
Stone, Mr.
Scrogon, Mrs Anna
Taylor, Miss Annie
w eston, Chas, col
Walker, Miss Mag NJ, 2
Whittier, Henry
Wallace, John
Williams, Jas, col
Wrig Int, jas, col
Williams, Miss Selia
Washington, Mrs w
Walker, Charles
N. p. TRIST, p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-09

TIE MARKET. this morning, was we'll sup
piled with meats, vegetables and fruits. Prices
of fresh meats without change since our last re-
port, and we have 40 alteration to notice in the
rates for vegetables Butter 25a4O cts per 10.
for tresh eggs 22a25 cts. per doz; watermelons
from 20 to 30 cts, according to size; canteopes
l0al5 cls; tomatoes 80 cts. per peck; cabbage
3al5 cts. apiece; blackberrles Gas cts per quart;
whOrteberries las cts. per quart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-09

FUNERAL OF Mr.. Bowers. MIR. Samuel
Bowers who died in Philadelphia last Wcdnes-
day will be buried tomorrow afternoon at )
o'clock from No. So Prince street. He was Il
member of the Irish Catholic Beneficial Union
and the members Of the Alexandria Catholic
Beneficial Society will attend his funeral in
regalia.
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CONSCIENCE FUND. "A lady who former
" kept store in the lst Ward received letter
Yesterday from some coDsciencc-strickcn person
in which 81 80 was enclosed. The letter had
no signature, but stated that the writer wanted
to pay her honest debts.
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GT. JOHNS ACADEM \ p,

HNT. JOHNS ACADEMY,
~
THE OLDEST BOARDING SCHOOL IN
VIRGINIA.
The thirty fifth annual session will begin on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER /, 1873.
All expenses only STU 50 y quarter. Send for
Catalogue to drawer u, Alexandria, Va"
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ,
aug lin PRINCIPAL.
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E'UK SaLE ok kE.NT.

FOR RENT-TWO DESIRAB l. h
H:i DWELLINGS on Washington street; gas
ANA water in each. Apply TO
Mrs. Il. BROCkETT,
aug S-tf No. 80 Washington ST.
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PASTOR OF TIE NJ. +. CHURCH. The Presi-
dent of the Maryland Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church having released
Rev. IT, G. Valiant, assistant to Rev. Dr.
Killgore, in consequence of the feeble coud-
ton of his health, has appointed Rev. L. D..
Grouse to fill his place, who will preach on
Sunday morning, August 18th. MIR. e. comes
highly recommended by the President and 9TH
ers, as young man Of fine abilities whose elocu-
tiouary powers are rarely excelled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-09

AN IMPORTANT MEETlNG.--Thc Potomac
Baptist Association will hold its 18th annual
session with the Alexandria church on the 10th
of the present month 1t is one of the largest
District Associations in Virginia, comprising
50 churches, 90 ordained aud l6 licensed min
listers and nealy four thousand members As
the territory of the Association lies contlg-
uous to our city, and there has been no meet
Jog of the body here for many yeaas, large
delegation is expected. Distinguished men
from other parts of Virginia, will doubtless be
present 1t is understood the members OF the
church are busy preparing for entertainment,
and as is customary their neighbors will no
doubt aid them literally.
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Armstead, johnson
Arlington, Charles II
Brown, Mrs Sarah
Burk, John
Brockton, Andrew
Beans, Isaac N, 2
Carter, John
Dudley, Jas G
Deingey, Spotswood
Dickerson, Miss Mary
Dolly, Mrs Mary
Fergerson, Froney
Gardiner, Mrs L V
Howard, Mrs Sarah
Harris, Miss Kate, col
jackson, Frank
Koch, Mrs l.
Kidwell, Charles III
Lucas, Nancy
Lewis, Miss Victoria
Langston, Willis
Lincoln, Dana )
ally Sit
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m HE NEW II S T o ,
l. Adopted Cor the
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA,
Received and for sale at
FRENCHS, NO. % KING STREET.
HISTORY OF VIRGINIA, for the use of
Schools, by Mary Tucker Maglll price 81.
FIFTY YEARS IN a MARY LAND klICH-
EN-, by Mrs. B. G. Howard 81 >"
THEY NET By CHANCE, u society novel,
by Olive Logan; 81 81.
PURPLE AND FINE LINEN, novel By
Edgar Fawcett: 81 -.
WAR, by Mary Tucker Magi!l; 81 75
HEART ECHOES BY META, by Mrs. Mary
Lewis, Of Virginia. 81 ..
INNOCENT. Tale Of Modern Life rs MR..
Olipha:t; 49,.
NEW BOUkS DAILY.
augS G. h. FIX IN CH
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II.I.NTED.

(IEO LANES CANV ASSED BREAk
" FAST BACON and DAVIS SUGAR.
CURED BEEF, both cnoicc, for sale by
g. WIN. RAMSAY,
oug9 Corner King and ST. Asaph sts.
CROSSE & BLACK WELLS GHERkINS,
" Chow Chow, &c, for sale by
e. WM RAMSAY,
aup9 Corner King and st. Asaph SIS.
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r, w Uncovered. The body of Byron
H. H. e""red, steward of the schooner h. +.
.,> apt Cone, who was drowned on Thurs
>rt.. ,>' from that schooner while lying in the
,,,, I"a on this city, was found this morning
,r,r ,Js near the spot where the accident oc-
IN n.S' and taken to King street wharf, where
r. quest was held upon it by coroner Beach.
ma, '"y, of which Mr. + l.. FOLSOM was fore
yy,l;., ]"vr hearing the evidence, returned a
>,im M. 81 :: accidental drowning Gilbert had
cfa, soi III Boston. His remaius were taken in
salyrrsi IE Mr.. WheatIey, by whom they were
New-York tribune., 1873-02-18
QUESTIONABLE FINANCE.

RICHMOND, Feb. 17-Gov Walker, today,
sent a special message 10 the Legislature uron the
finances Of the State in which he refers ect he
real merits OF which he says. should he canddy and
mpartiay discussed. that wise and patriotic conclu
sions may he reached This subject emboccs two propO
tons distinct in character but harmonious IN results
They
First. The assumption and payment by the General
Government OF ali present legal indebtedness OF tie
several states and
SeeOad To prevent the occurrence OF necessity ior
similar action hereafter the solemn agreement by aud
between States abstain from the contraction of
any debts IN future except such may be OdDd ncces
ary 10 tne legitimate and effective execution Of their
governmental functions, may be required by sud
den or great emergencies.
The former OF these propositions must be accomplished
by an act OF Congress while the latter achieved
only through an amendment TO the Federal Constitution
which will require the concurrence OF three Uurths OF all
these STATES.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.
iBT TELBGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNR.I
WASHINGTON. Monday. Feb. II

WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. II, 1873.
The report the Goat Island bill by the Senate Com
mittee on Military Affairs to-day, without reeomnenda
ton, is considered by the opponents Of the measure
representing the people of San Francisco as triumph
over the railroad company. The members OK the Com
mittee have been much engaged in ether ways that
they have found IL impossible 10 give this matter the
attention required i'm order 70 make carefully cOnsd
cred report the several meetings OF the Committee,
when this subject discussed the attendance OF a
quorum start with was obtained with great difficulty,
and after the argument began there were often not
more than two Senator'S present It IS hardly proDape
after the decisive vote in the House two weeks ago. Rat
the bill will be at all considered IN the Senate, ana, II IL
i itsopponents viii strive TO amend II IN some way so as
TO send back 20 the House and so defeat u IN confer
committee The bill has less frleDds In Congress
now than at the beginning OF the session, before the
Pacific Railroad investigations began.
Among variety OF miscellaneous business transacted
by the House to-day the following: The American
and Fast India Telegraph bill was passed by Yeas I26,
Nays 50 the Committee the Judiciary were instructed
report upon the expedency OF amending the Const-
tuition provide for the election OF President by
direct OF the people Mr.. Bingham withdrew bis
resolution for another Appropriation for the Board OF
Public Works; Mr.. Lamison sent 10 the Printing Com,
mttee resolution 70 print 10000 copies Oh me report
OF Judge Poands Committee; Mr.. Dawes tried to get
the rankng privilege revived for me weather bureau
10 send us maps out tree, but failed; MI Banks got
leavB 20 offer amendment 10 the sundry Cly Appro-
prlation bill when 1t comes up prohibiting the printing
OF books Tor Tree distributions an eHOrt 70 revive he COZ
refundng job by setting apart two evenings for
the consideration VI the subject, was unsuccessful.
The Senate passed the House bil this afternoon,
directing the President 70 nave meua STRUCK OI lnose
who saved p lives the Meis disaster, on the Sound
last September. The Senate passed resolution few
day thanking the officers and men 0I revenue
cutter for their efforts tnat occasion The men who
20 receive the medal are those who manned tSe NE
boats.
The House Appropriation Committee have agreed
to appropriate 10000 enable Col Harrington, super
inendent of the Census, complete statistical atlas
and print few thousand copies for use by Government
officers and TO be deposited in libraries &C. as the ON
of4l Al Of
facts.
Senator Morton reported back favorably, this morn
ing the resolution introduced by Mr.. sherman. last
Thursday recnding the 22d joint rule 20 regulate count
ing the Electoral votes Mr. Trumbul dssents from the
report aud holds that while the rule may need mOdl
cation, 10 should not be repealed.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-18
no ARMoRY IN RESERVOIR PARK.

The property-owners in the vicinity OF
Reservoir Park again met last evening" at Forysecond
st. and sixthave take action in opposition TO the bill
now the Legislature cedng portion Of the PARK
10 the 7th Regiment site for an armory. Reports
were received from the several committees appointed TO
confer with clubs and churches in the vicinity OF the
mark 20 the effect that the opposition was unanimous
DR. COmstOck who one Of committee appointed 70
wait on Col. Emmons Clark Of the 7th Regiment and
eauest him to withdraw his petition for The oessOn OF
portion OF the Park armory se reported that COL
clark had said that the property owners msappr0hended
the OF the regiment that II was the ntenlon OF
monument 10 tbe Park aud It's surroundings. He
DR. COmstocR two sketches showing the ground floors Of
the proposed armory, one OF which represented the
aTmony in the rear OF Park contiguous 10 the
or and the other in the Of the Park with walks
laid out around 10.
Both plans were rejected, and determined opposition
was expressed Speeches made by members OF the
Harmony Club Of Forty-seoOnd-s, and OF church or
anzations aganst the armOry scheme, and large com
mittee appointed 10 proceed 70 Albany to-day ana
oppose the bil which Is now before the Assembly Co
mig Cities.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-18
A CANAL FLEET CARRIED AWAY.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1.-THE recent heavy
rains rapid in the Monongahela River last
night aud O'Clock this morning the current was 30
strong that coal feet consisting Of 30 boats and oarges
was broken from it's fastenings az the Smithneldst
bridge and moved OF in the current Alarm was IN
stantly gwen by the blowing or whistles aEd Other sig
mails in the river and every effort was made 10
ave lives Of the unfortunate men who we're on board
the canal Some saved but il is reported that
several were lost
LATER-RumOrs prevailed that twelve OF fifteen men
had gone down Of the breaking away OF the
coal feet, but only two arg known 10 have perished
Joseph King knocked OF barge at hcKeesport and
was drowned.
The tnw-hoat H. r. Wilson sunk this morning Che was
valued $4,000 insured for $4,000 The O Valley,
owned by D. a +. j. n. Mcdonald, valued AZ HbWO ana
insured for t0Oo alse lost The loss of coal OoaH
and barges has been very heavy and general
Al Elizabeth, this morning. number OF coal DOats
barges together with quantity Of umberrafs princi
paly owned by Joseph Walton, we're swept away Ine
loss Is estimated 10000 OF the barges which broke
away from the sukpcnsion bridge, this morning, nve
were owned by Samuel Gable. -Four OF them supE three
landed at shonsetown, and four were landed by q
steamer II reported several others have been secnred
81 polnD below here.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-18
SENATE. ALBANY. Monday. Fen. II. 10


Mr.. ROBERTSON, from the Committee on
Commerce reported favoraby bill providing for the
appointment Captain of the Port and Harbor Masters
of the Port OF New-York
Mr. wEIsMAEN gave notice OF bill 20 Incorporate the
New-York Mortgage Company.
The following message we'd from the Governor
10 "a, Legls,aturs
Under tie provisions The provide FOR rishus statutes
of tits be places the Cauo AZ
President OF the
n.sd Ates made for furnish
10 be
placed the Capitol Washngton The uhee Of The
bt
preset Legislature
Hamilton and John Jay Bot statue o. ne ioTmtT
and bust Capitol Robert Lvnsst0n
iuthng tie conditions the act Of Con
fress State invited furnish two sanes of decreased
thereof iaftnoos FOR their
history no-u distinguished mbnrr Do
by
10 mailing which better be M their unbiased Judgment
subject regard which x1so 70 call yoo aiten
the act Of he Jeaare requiring the
Of samcientiY
The Congress optional sih s states
furnish marble bronze Tue iomsT nom ts renes
.l..rs danger by ihe
-slouhe pesoEs OF the nost valnabk 0f
nl maoh that donbtini wetosr ths
VIII The original
brone have sesr centuries tbs
out from apss Of time OF violence
both shall BE- % hrons the
Of Clinton eonpftc AID The change
thau aaihosed of The ttbgahed
us reasonably be vthou,
iDury esee which tteT 10 be placed yoHE K DIX
The bills creating q Board OF Commissioners OF Emi-
grafton defining the jurisdiction OF Mayors and Re
eordeIs Courts in ciy action amending the laws rea
tive the soemniLatiOn and proof of marriage ineor
porating the Ma1ton Hospital of Utica relative 10 the
Rochester ana Aapds Railroad; ana eauaNkiAs Nc
New-York tribune., 1873-02-18
ALBANY.
THE LUNArIC ASYLUM QUEsTION-CREDTr MoBr
LIER RESOLUTIONS.

THE LUNATIC ASYLUM QUEsTION-CREDIr MOBI-
LIER RESOLUTIONS.
ALBANY, Feb I'm the Senate, this even
ing a report signed by DR.. Thomas Hun Of this city,
President Anderson Of Rochester University and Ator
pev-General Barlow was presented IN relation 20 the
abuses which THE TRIBUNE lately showed TO exist IN the
management OF tire BlOomingdale Asylum These gen
tlemen constitute the Committee appointed by GOV.
Hoffman 10 investigate and report on this subject.
They deal with il in very gingerly manner yet they
substantially admit the OF The IRBUSEs re-
ports u is very hard they say 20 obtain attendants
who can be trusted not abuse the Insane and they
further acknowledge that the Bloomingdale Asylum
the attendants were not subjected strict supervision
by the physicians in charge.
The report accompanied by draft providing for the
Innacy with full power 70 investigate the condition OF
public and private asylums The Committee state that
they have been embarrassed IN their labors by not
having had the power send for persons and papers
and examine witnesses under OATH vet while defending
the present system the which they propose is
proof that additional safeguards necessary both 20
protect sane persons from being shut by conspiracy
and 10 shield the insane from brutal treatment
Mr. Mcguire, a Democratic member from Schuyler
County offered long series of resolutions in the House.
calling on the New York Representatives IN Congress 20
deal severely with their colleagues who implicated
IN the Credit Mobiler bribery. large number Of bills
we've introduced IL both Houses