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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.


c." Thomas H. Wynue has secured another
lot Of old and rare books, &C., for the State
Library. In the lot is a wcl!-prrserved copy
of Il proclamation by Queen Anne, made III
1904, liking ;hr value OF foreign coins in the
American colonies. Also The report of the
commissioner, Il pYiu:cd 10 settle the bound
arv lin brtwcuu tin: provinces of Pennsylvania
and Maryland, p'int, d at Philadelphia by
Brnjatuin Frankliu il 1888 and the statutes
OF William and Mary College,, printed at Rich
IN md by Augustine Dayis in l742.
Last Fri lag morning, aboit dry light the
dwelling house occupied by Dr. Austin Saund
cr<, at Warsaw, Richmond county, look fire
ana burned to The ground. The ,ccor sue
c,cdcd in saving all of his furniture, but lost
his supply of bacon. he house was owned by
Mrs. ohackrliord.
L will doubtless surprise i great many peo-
pie to learn, says the Roanake Valley, publish
cd at GAINESVILLE, Mecklenburs County, that
the amount actually collected and paid into
the treasury Of this county ON account Of the
dog tax is $1,000.
Rev. DIR. IIoge, Of the Second Presbyterian
Church Of Richmond, has been chosen to de-
liver the annual ad lrcSs to the students of the
Princeton Theological Seminary, on the even
Ing ot Apr! 9th
The Chesapeake aad OHIO Railroad Com
pauy are preparing for big business over
th:ir road. They have recently received ten
splendid new engines.
At meeting of the University Club of
Richmond on Saturday it was determined to
raise - 900 for the endowment Of two scholar
ships.
The steamer Mauitoban arrived at Norfolk
on Saturday from Liverpool and landed GO
passengers English Tut two. One-half stop
in Virginia.
The amount of internal revenue collected in
the Richmond district in February was
S2G4 267I.SS.
There we're 433 barrels Of fl ,ur inspected
in Richmond LAST mo rth and 9l79 hogShcads
OF tobacco
Mr.. WIN! James postmaster of Ashland,
died IN that twon on Friday at crn)on alter a
sh yrt illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1873
The Inauguration.

The inauguration of President Grant took
place to-day according tc the programme ar
ranged. Al immense number Of people throng-
ed the streets aud occupied all places along
which the procession passed. Washington never
had more visitors, nor greater concourse OF
strangers from all quarters of the country. The
President took the prescribed oath of Office at
the Capitol, and delivered there his Inaugural
Address. There was fine display Of the mill
tary on the occasion. Tonight there will be
b,p-ires, fireworks and Examinations
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FROM RICHMOND.
LEGISLATIVE.

RICHMOND. March g. -Attcndance slim
In the Senate the House amendments to the
bill in relation to notaries public were agreed TO-
A communication was received from the
Governor 10 relation to the rcassessment bill,
in which he iufirmS the Senate Of his disappro-
baton, Vt the bill. 1t was read aud laid on
the table.
Bills were passed to Incorporate the Green
Hill cemetery of Newtown Stephensburg,
Frederick county; to punish more vigorously in
certain cases the crime of arson; House bill to
extend the powers Of Circuit Courts in relation
to the estates Of infants; in relation to the es-
adjustment of by hospitals counties and cities of
the State; in relation TO terms Of the Supreme
Court of Appeals.
Several uiIis were advanced on the calen-
lar
in the House Of Delegates the Senate bill to
provide for the payment Of interest on the pub
lie i bit was made the special order for Thurs
day.
\ number Of bills were advanced one stage
on the calendar.
Bills were iutroduccd to amend the co ,e in re-
gard to offences against morality and dcccncy;
to amend the code in regard to criminal prore-
dure; AID to amend the public free schoo law.
Both Houses adopted resolutions of respect
to the memory Of Gen. Edward johnson and
then adjourned until Wednesday, nearly all
the members Immediately leaving for Wash
ington to witness the Inauguration ceremonies.
SALE OF A MAGrcIAN's Effects. An auc-
ton OF very unusual character recently took
place in LOndon, the articles offered for sale
being the magical apparatus, wardrobes, GU
Il rof hrln
''the Wizard of the North" 10 the course Of
the auction, as the various conjuring tricks and
apparatus were offered for sale, the Professor
explained the method OF working the Illusions;
ard exposed the whole system by which magi
clans deceive their audiences. A dSh-c0vcr,
for the production Of rabbits in any quantity,
was Sid for only S.; maqic blunderbu~s, with
its wonderful balls realized los Cd large
oak plate chest, that had travelled twice rouud
the world with the Professor, was sold for Is.
3D.; a leather trunk, described as about 800
years old, and said to have been the very one
10 which Mary Quccn Of Scots was said to
have packed her clothing when she left France
for her native country, was knocked down to
Nr. Samuel Hague for 35s A number of
trays. said to be present from the Tycoon of
Japan, went for is. Cd. pair, and large
shield. described as present from the Emp
ror of Russia was sold for Is lOs, The magic
trapping table used by the Professor for the
exposure OF the tricks Of the Spirituaists was
sold for 35s., while the three-cggcd table by
which the sphyGx illusion, showing speaking
head without body, was knocked down for
81 los The use Of the mirrors by which this
Illusion, first introduced by Colonel Stodare, is
effected was shown to the audience 10 attend
ance but the Professor withheld the secret
attached to the working of a large magic clock
suspended over the centre of the stage, which
was sold for els.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.
To shoae the ce'y age and body q the Times.

We see it stated in some of our Iowa cx-
changes that large public meeting was held
at Council Bluffs few days since at which
the transactions of the Credit Nlobilicr were
dcruurced by resolution, and Gen q. NJ.
Dodge was denounced for his connection with
it, and his flure to respond to the call of the
investigating committee.
Among the incidents in the Senate yester-
day was the presentation of communication
from members of the South Carolina Legisla-
tllr" against the ADM sion of Senat ,re ct
}. j. Paterson.
The fraud in I. S. bonds, discovered 10 Lon.
don. are astounding 1t is one Of the marvels
Of the day that they could be successfully car
ricd ont without discovery until the present
time.
'iuch excitement has been created at Clcve
land. Ohio, bya PASTORAL letter Of Dr. Glimour
Catholic Bishop Of the DiuceaSe. The Bishop
has published defence aud explanation OF bis
LIT err
Senator Sumncr appeared in lis seat in the
Senate yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04
President Grants second Term.

President Grant commences to-day his Sec
end term of office. We hope that he will cor
rect whatever has been amiss in his admins
tr,ton of the government for the past four
years, and strive to bring about peace and con
cord in the country and, as far as he can, do
Justice to all sections Of the United States.
There is now but little of partizau politics to
embttcr mems minds, aud advantage should
be taken of the times to benefit the whole peo-
pic, and not merely one party.
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or command, and wi:hou: revtngcful feeling
towards any section or individual.
Notwithstanding this. throughout the war,
and from my candidacy f,r my pr, sent office 10
1865 to the cl,se of the late Presidential cam
paign, have been the sn!jHct of aluss and
SANDER scarcely ever "1ulled in political his
tors. which. to-day feel that can afford to
disregard in view OF your verdic:, which |
gratefully acc ut as my vind'cation.
The procession then returned escorting the
President to the Executive Mansion in the
same order. Several thousand persons from
Alexandria ard vicinity are here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

Yesterday Messrs. Butler, of Massachusetts,,
Potter, and Peters appeared at the bar Of the
Senate as the committee appointed by the
House of Representatives to give notice to the
Senate Of the impeachment Of Judge Delahay,
of Kansas, and Mr.. Batter formally announced
the action Of tn: Hcus,. The presiding officer
of the Semitic stated that the Scnatc will take
action ut once in the premises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04
ADJOURNMENT of Congress.

Congress adjourned last night. Previous to
the adjournment, on motion Of Mr.. VOORHEES,,
of Indiana, the House of Representatives pass
ed resolutions of thanks to Mr., Blaine, the
Speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

The committee charged with the invcstiga-
ton Of the P0mcroy case reported yesterday
afternoon. The majority of the comnittee,
MeSsrs Frclinghuy>cu. Buckingham and Al
corn, declare that the charge Of bribery has not
been sustained Mr. Thurman, who was on
the committee, dissented from the report, be-
iicving, from the evidence, as many others will
do, that Mr. Pomeroy was guilty Of an attempt
at bribery and corruption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

Congress was very busy yesterday. The Ag-
ricultural College appropriation bill was killed.
All the general appropriation bills were dis
posed of. The Geneva award bill was laid over
till next session. the money to be deposited i'll
the u. S. Treasury when paid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

All the hotels in Washington are crowded to
overAowipg hundreds cannot obtain ac-
in them. But the crowd will
thin tomorrow. Thousands will move off 10
the different trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

1t appears now that the Russian Govern
meut denies the existence of a socalistc insur-
rcctiou AMI the cxcysses ascribed to it, in Vol
vnia AMI Polllia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

Miss DAnk'orth, who was so severely wound
ed by Bonner, her lover, short time ago in
has so far recovered as to be con-
sidered entirely out Of danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

All the departments of the government, in
Washington, are closet to-day. Flags are flying
in all quarters of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

The New York Herald predicts revival of
business activity this Spring, aud an increase
in trade generally We hope this prospect
may be realized iu the South as well as in the
North,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

Iu the House Of Representatives yesterday
bill was passed appropriatiug $780, 900 for the
erection of public building iu Lynchburg'
Va, for customs, and court purposes, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

The Inauguration Ball, in Washington, will
be attended, it is said, by u large crowd. Every
arrangement has been made for the reception
Of the President and his suite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

Vice President Wilson, took the oath of Of
fee in the Senate chamber to-day, and dellv-
cred an address on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

Sad intelligence has been received OF the loss
of the Sitka steamer George s. Wright with
all on board, including Paymaster John 5.
Walker aud wife,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

LISBON, March 3.-The ex-king and Queen
of Spain, with their children and all their lta-
ian servants, embarked at noon to-day on the
frigate Roma. They were accompanied to the
pier by the King and Queen OF Portugal priu-
ces and prncesses of the royal family, the dig
nitares of court and members ofthe Portuguese
ministry. The royal perSonages took all atfec-
tiouatc leave Of each other As the ex-king
stepped on the deck of the Roma salutes We're
fired from the shipping and on shore. At one
0 clock the Italian trigate weighed anchor, and
proceeded down the Iagus amid the accIalna-
tons of the multitude of spectators who crowded
the quays and piers and buildings near the
shore. The Roma sailed for Genoa, but will
call al Gibraltar and French ports on the way.
APPROPRIATIONS. action of Congress
toward the District of Columbia was the cause
Of much rejoicing yesterday. Some approprl
atious that were supposed to be safe were
stricken out. But Congress has decided that
in having left the people to expend large
amount of money hitherto for the improvement
of avenues and streets of the city 10 front of
Government property the na,ion had been der
elicit. The District treasury is reimbursed for
these expenditures, and at the same time lib
eral appropriations are made for the work of
the present year.- Vast Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

The Senate has passed the bill for the relief
Of George Washington aud wife, of Alexan-
dria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

The Charleston, West Virginia, Courier
says that on Thursday last Evans Price and
Dr. Samples, both weIl-known residents OF
Maiden or IT'S vicinity, tested some wliskey
that saoon-keepcr tanned Stone had just
manufactured By Il new receipt which he had
obtained. The result Was, that in little over
three hours from the tasting of the liquor,
Price was dead man. and DR.. Samples was
still in bed at last accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04
Departure Of Ex-King Amadeus.

We received no Northern mail this moruing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

LAws.-Since those last report, ~ ,rr
ing bills and Joint resolutions OF .nr o.ya;
Assembly have become laws 10 al. an' s"sr
ton of the county OF Franklin % ~ ~ n for
Floyd; to regulate the taking o' n ~, i
purpose of Misunderstanding oil or m',' var
70 amend the code concern anrrorae
for small claims, &c; to r'e ,,, r,lsra,.9
United States gold and silver ;osao ar :
company of Virginia; to ,nI,r; Of !
American photographic stone i'n unpJ,lr 70 7
gipia instructiug the second IL , I" school u
interest on state bonds held oy wv
ices of Prince William county
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neath Of Gen. Edward Johnson.

Mai Gen Edward johnson died IN Rich
mond at II o'clock Saturday night after an
illness of several weeks, Of heart disease, in the
tifieth year of his aye. Gen. johnson was
born at Saulsberry, near Midlothian, Chester
field county, Va. He was educated at West
Point, graduating in 1893, and was Immediate
" appointed second lieutenant in the 9th Uni,
ted States infantry H. served with distinc-
ton iu the Florida and Mexican wars, during
the latter OF which h. was breveted captain for
gallantry at CherubuSco, and for heroic con-
duct at the storming of Chepultepec was made
a hreret major At the close Of the Mexican
struggle, Gen. johnson was presented with
sword by the Legislature Of Virginia On the
breaking out Of the late war he resigned his
position in the United States army, AMI link
ing his fate with the south, was appointed
Colonial OF the 18th Georgia Infantry, and dur
ing the S!ru ;ylc rose to the position OF major
general. He was wounded several times l.
battle, and twice captured by the Federal
forces. Appropriate resolutions eulogistic OF
the deceased, and extending sympathy to his
family. were adopted yesterday by both houses Of
the Legislature, aud after eloquent and feeling
remarks By Dr. Lawson and Maj Clopton in the
House, and Mr.. Huudey in the Senate, both
branches adjourned until tomorrow at II
o clock. The body Of Gen. johnson will lie in
state in the rotunda of the Capitol until this
evening at clock, when it will be taken to ST.
Paul 5 church where the funera! ceremonies will
take place. The pall-bearers were selected from
officers of the late Confederate army, and the
remains will be inferred in Overwhelmingly,
escorted to their iual resting place by the First
Virginia Regiment. Thus Virginia loses another
gallant son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-04

DISASTROUS FIRE IN New J "EN -
last night completely destroyed hG'' : ~ -.
IS aud 81 Vescy street. Pctlsre", a g.. .">
lithograph printers, who Occupied ,' "o -
per floors. estimate their los at S'I.u'
u. S. Tea Company occupied the I2 rto r.
and basement: loss about $5";0lo' 40 ',yr
tiau Lender newspaper office !o+cs ,.I,rc
on the building. $50 600. Inc W. T. /
joining, occupied by the American ~ tys,
pany, lose on the stock $1,000 /, IT, -. /.
after the fire broke out the upper u ~,
way. but the Grcmcn had warnln. 10 10, -,
escape. Two fnembers Of the Ins''""'.
were, however, badly bruised.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-09-21

that induced him to prevent it's roaliza |
He showed the demoralizing effects or .aS'o
RES He sho wed that the inhabtants OF th"t
neiyhborhood supported themselves ny Iar"-
ing; that the religious sentiment OF the coun,
try people 10 endangered by Sunday labor ano
other evil influences that accompany nlahuiac
"And you approved of this arrow-minded-
ness of the ultramontane," cried Frank.
mndodness. You yourself have often said that
faith and gion had much to fear from moo
ern manufacturers. If siegwart has made
groat sacrifccs, if be has interfered against his
SwL interest in favor of faith aud morality, he
deserves great respect foe IT,"
Has It gone SO fart Do you openly take
part with tie ultratnonsane against your ID
tberf 7"
AZ take no part; 1 express frankly my
views" auswered Richard TRANQUILITY nc
J "rhe views Of father and son are very DIT
ferent, and We may thank your intercourse
with the ultramontanes Tor It," .,.
| Your Acquaintance, father, with that eT,
cellent family is very desirable. You "ouiu
soon be convinced that You ought to respect
them" r, 90
near midnight go to rest and forget the nasty
II viii never regret what has taken place
| with foretbought and reflection" ans" cred
Richard firmly. 81 again ask your consent TO
| the happiness OF yo1r son."
No no. Once for all-nover p cried Frank
! hastily.
The son became excited. He was about to
F., ly !rto :. passion, ard TO snow us 1-lnei u;'.'
he was nor going TO follow blind authorlIy
IKE az mex perieuced child, when he thonSnt
| of what Angela said, "Spcak to your father In
love-" and his rising anger subsidized.
"Ion know, father" lie said besltatlngiy,
"tbat my age petinits me to choose we
without reference TO your will. AS tue consent
|, is withheld without valid reasons, might DO
without T.. But Angola has urgently reg 1est-
cd me not to act against Your will, ana nave
PRO missed to comply with her wishes"
"Ang CELIA appears to have more sense than
YOU So she requested this promise from you
esteem the young lady for this sentiment, Al,
though she be child of Siegwart, who shall
never have my son for q son.in-law."
The young man arose.
at only remains for me to declare" said he
calmly that to Angela, and to her alone
,hall I ever belong IN love aud fidelity. 1fyou
! nersevere in your refusal, hore tell you, on
! NV honor, shall never choose another wife,
He Inale bow and left tho room
. Coneluded next week.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-09-21

AVIS WELL THAT ENDS WFLL.-Saturday
evening, says tho Sacramento Union, gentle
man in the employ of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company drove out to o place about
afteen miles fiom the city, where his family
are stopping, and soon aiterward started on
hs return to town. Before starring he lighted
his n,eerschaum and indulged in long and
pleasant suloke as he drove along. This over,
he placed the pipe in the outer breast pocket OF
bis CO at, and pa.d no more attention 10 it. By
aud by u peculiar smell greeted his olfactorIes
a smeI, OF burning wooden cloth-aEd, as it
increased, he began TO LOOK about to SEQ II MS
garments were on fire, and At tho first moment
ne fonnd that tue whole pocket had burned ont
of bis coat, and the Gre was spreading rapidly.
He grabbed at the burning material hastily,
but was so nervous about it that no frightened
the horse, and the animal ran. TO make mat
teIs worse, the lines were not buckled together,
and one slipped out of his grasp while ho Was
eudea voriug to smother the fire with the other
hand. Still worse, the Increased speed IN,
creased the breeze, which faune3 the fire, and
portions of il fell down upon his pants, burn
ing through them, and causing him TO bounce
up and do wn upon his seat as though no were
trying to settle au unusually hearty meal
Aud there he was, horse running away, line
dragging, and the Gre rapidly making the
cuticie of his leg rival the hue OF his red
flannel underclothing AT last 10y dint OF
dexterous clawing re managed to smother the
EI., then stepped ont on the shafts and recoV.
cred the line, and in c"u1so ct time sabdn
the horse. Exceedingly thankful 10 get out oil
his trouble without broken bones, be rode on
to the city in a subdued frame of mind, snd
never thought of being profane until, just as
he was quietly slipping into clothing store
with she buffalo robe gathered about him tt
full in tho face two lady friends who Insisted
upon his escorting them home, aud wanted t.
know what in the world he had got hilnsel
wrapped up that way for!
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-09-21

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS IN THE
America is far ahead in the extent of her jour
nalisn, In 1850 there were printed in the
United States Az 900 copies of newspapers.
In Grear Britain, in the year 1851, there were
81. 900 600 copies, or loss than the United States
printed in thy year 1885. In a tabular state:
ment, we find the number of newspapers and
periodicals printed i'll the world in 1870 given
as folIOWs:
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-09-21

With the same rate of increase in the next
ten years as in the past, there W ill be more
periodicals printed in the United States alone
than in all the rest of the world com bined. In
1871 the Postoffice Department. of the United
States delivered 32.610.553 newspapers. Yet
the Postoffice Department performs bnt q small
part of the service Of newspaper delivery.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-09-21

A. BALDWiH' (hstapisnsu AoS~' A. D. sLoCoMB,
HARDWARE.
A. BALDWIN & CO.,
Successors to
sLocoMB, BALDWIN & CO.,,
"A Canal, and 81, 90 and 95 Common Streets,
NEW ORLEANS. La.
Importers and Dealers in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE
Guns, Locks, Cutlery, Nails,
STEEL, IRON CASTINGS. ETC. ETC.
Together with
A FULL STOCK OF FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
Which we are Offering the Trade at Reduced Prices.
A. BALDWIN 81 CO.,
Canal and OIL 90 and a5 Common Ton Street, stS H:s
AGENTS FOR
JF CARvER'S GIN,
COATS BOILER IRON
VALENTINE s. BUTLE1's SAFES.
E. c. BRooKE'S COT NAILS AND SPIKES.
WESTERN OIL COMPANY aus On
3, J. WEsH
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
MACHINERY AND PLANTERS HARDWARE,
lis and III Magazine Street,
Now Orleans
AGENT FOR
Pools & Hunt, Il, & F. Blandy and B. W. Payne 4
Sons Manufacturers of sTEAM ENGINES, SAW
MILLS, etc.
Geo. L. squier & Bro-sUGAR MILLS; HORSE
POWERS, etc.
| World " and Kirby" MOWERS and REAPERS.
! R. Ball & Co. aud II. Z. Smith-WoOD WORKING
MACHINERY.
! American Saw Compary-'AWs
| Winship Bro-CO GTON GINS
| Buckeye Found-y-3EL1S.
T. c. Nisbet-CorToN PRESS SCREWS. etc.
| aus
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MISUNDERSTANDING.

A. BALDWiH, (hstapiisASu Ao'/ A. d. sLoCoMB,
Eusfis In CommendAra.
HARDWARE.