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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

A circular to the postmasters will be issued in
a day or two, notifying them that their salaries
will be rcadjusted from and after July l, 1874.
They are required to keep an account of total
amount of stamps cancelled at their Offices for
the six months beginning July l, 1878, also
amount collected on unpaid letters, newspapers
and other printed matter, and for box rents
during the same period.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
COMMUNICATED.

RAILROAD MENDICANTs. Under this mead
ing the N. Y. Tribune of the Sd inst. gives
the experience of the Union Pacific Railroad 10
an interview with Mr.. Clarke, the Presldcnt,b by
a newspaper bore in the matter of Tree passes
IF it were not disgusting, the recital OF the
various tricks, lodges, and Influences, nfhc'ais
and other, brought to bear upon railroad frcsl-
dents and Supcrintcndcnts, would be very
amusing. We used to think that, to quiet de-
cent people, the prosecutions OF Office hunters
was the king nuisance, but this OF pass baggcrs
beats it all hollow, in extent and meanness.
Things arc rapidly arriving at the polnt, when
nav. passengers will be the exception, and dead
heads the rule. felt personal qualification
when | first read the announcement that the
Union Pacific had determined to refuse all Tree
masses and an earnest hope That this example
would be followed by all companies engaged IN
CARRYING passengers. One Of our companies has
cut off all excepting their own directors ana
officers, and the families OF the former THIS
last named class should also be cut OFT, as IT IS
much abused, and restrictive orders are OF no
avail, Down with the beggars, | say. | once
had a pass over the Orange road rendered to
me- but felt very much like the fellow caught
with his neighbours sheep on his back, when
presented il TO the conductor. But these beg.
CARS, generally rather glory in their shame. |
have heard them brac Of their success in get
ting passes, and. of their ingenuity in toollng
the railroad officers. Oh dcccncy, hast thou
fled to british beasts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Gen. Sheridan has returned to Chicago, from
his late southwestern tour with Secretary Bclk-
nap. The President having arrived IN the
same city yesterday, aud intending to make
stay OF day or two Gen. Sheridan will have
the opportunity to communicate to him TIL" re-
suit of his observations and the opinions Iorm
od nv him Curjnr his trim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Governor Smith, of Georgia, has addressed
a letter to the farmers of the West and North
west in regard to the great advantages present
cd by the Great Western and Atlantic canal.
Governor Smith has invited the Governors Of
the above States to send delegates to the con-
yention to be held in Atlanta, on May 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

The telegraph cable across Hampton Roads
has been taken up and repaired, and laid from
Old Point Light to the Rip Raps, and thence
to the shore near Scwclrs Point, and the Office
there will be reopcned tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Senators Casscrly and Bayard will leave
Washington to-day for Richmond, where they
will start out on a tour Of inspection of the line
of the proposed James River and kanawl'a
improvement for connecting by great water
course the Chesapeake bay with the Ohio
river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
COMM E,RCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET: May G.-Rcceipts OF
Wheat are light, and the mark ct is active; otler-
ings of 29 bushels rcd with sales at l13, 49, loI
and 1870 for fair to very good. Corn is active
and steady sales of mixed at 60 and 70. and yell
low at IS, with offerings Of Cos bushels of the
former and IS Of the latter Sales OF Re 1t lc0.
THE Coal TRADE The Phi adephia Ledger
in it, weekly report OF the Pennsylvania coal
trade says: 'rhc coal trade is rather more &c
tive, and prices are firm ut the advances an
nounccd and consumers arc beginning to be-
love that the producers and carriers OF coal
mean to steadily advance the prices to the end
of tic season. The Mauch Chunk Gazette Of tho
"a instnnt already announces that coal will be
ten cents per ton higher in June than it is in
May and five cents Tighter in, August The
Reading Coal Company. we understand, has for
fur sizes Of coal sold up to its capacity to deiv,
er for the entire year, and has orders on hand
for the delivery OF 1000 900 tons more per week
than they do. The only difficulty experienced
is in commanding vessels Of the proper capacity.
Vessels are still scarce and freight charges firm;
In consequence Of this scarcity Of vessels 20 ID
deal of coal is being stacked, and II still larger
amount blocked on the sidings but notwLh-
standing NIL this the signs Us to prices arc all in
one dircction-they will not be lower"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Lieutenant John L. Wordcn, an army officer
stationed ut Madison barracks, Sackrtt's 1ar-
Dor, committed suicide Yesterday by cutting
his throat. The death Of his wife some months
ago, it is supposed deraugcd his mind. He
was a son of of Admiral Worden, who was in
command of the Monitor III the couhict with
the Mcrrimac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

The person who pretends to be Sir Roger
Tichborue, an English gentleman who disal'-
peared by the shipwrcck OF the Bella, in April,
1854, is likely to ialc even worse in this, the
second trial, than he did in the first one,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
VIRGINIA NEW -.

The Petersburg Appeal reports that upon
the occasion Of the trip of the Fannie Lchr to
City Point last Friday most singular and
alarming phenomenon was witnessed. The
surface of the water was observed to be slightly
agitated and suddenly, mighty CONFUSION
took place which hurled rocks several feet into
the air and raised the bed of the river III many
places above the surface Of the water.
The Fredericksburg News says:-"Mcssrs
Scott & Boweriug have recently made and sold
seven steam engines and saw mills, portable
and stationary, besides horse powers, thresherS
and scparators, sumac and other mills, mill
gearing, plows, castings 10 brass and iron.
Thirty hands arc employed Their suuac mills
are in use 10 Richmond, Tappahannock,
Georgetown, Fredericksburg, &c.
Eleven coal cars of the up freight train on
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad ran off the track yesterday at South
Anna bridge. Four of the cars went over the
embankmcnt, and seven remained on the
bridge. No person was injured BY the acct
dent.
Walters church (Baptist) in Spotsylvania
county, destroyed few weeks ago by fire, is
to be rebuilt at an early day, subscription pa
pers having that object in view being now in
circulation.
The Fredericksburg Herald says ga strong
evidence of ''hard times in Virginia is to be
found in the numerous robbcrics o! Tax Col
lcctorS. There really seems to be sort OF
epidemic in that direction.
Fielding Lucas, former resident of Frcdcr-
icksburg, but since the war resident of North
Carolina, died at his home last week. His re-
mains were brought to Fredericksburg on last
Friday aud inferred.
Victoria Woodruff is negotiating for the Pc
tersburg Opera House, designing to dclivcra
course OF lectures, beginning about the 18th
lust.
The Fredericksburg Herald advises the
farmers 10 that section Of the State to quit
corn and go to raising tobacco.
There will be 40 reas sessmcnt of the real cs-
tate in Fredericksburg.
NEW DISH FOR FRENCH GoURMErs. A
new kind OF game, as our mercural friends cali
it, has made its appearance In the Paris mar
kets, namely: the marmot, the little burrow-
ing creature carried about the streets of Europe
by the poor Piedmontese. The marmot has
long been eaten in Italy, and the flesh is even
admitted to the tables of the rich and luxurious
Milanese Its Latin name, MuS AlpmuS, is
not recommendation to favor, except, per
haps, to some French gourmets, who declare
rats to be the finest eating in the world, and
mice very delicate In France he who intro
duces new dish, and still moro new meat,
is regarded as true benefactor to his Species
and marmot, of course, will be the rage for
time. The meat is said to have somewhat the
flavor Of wild boar, which, again is no great
recommendation, and We are warned that there
is certain rather strong flavor about it which
demands highly spiced sauce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Negotiations are now in progress which, il
successful, will turn over the lands granted by
the State of Texas to the ParisianS who pur-
chased from Gen. Fremont the Ell Paso bonds,
and relieve him from the judgments OF the
French courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

The receipts from tolls of the e. l. 0. Canal
Company for the week ending April 20, 1873,
were IS, S47.lS, divided as follows Cumber-
land, Sc, l2l.94; Georgetown, $500: Han
cock, $l5O 95 Williamsport, S7-L.S9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Recruiting for the U. S. navy Was ordered
over week ago, but from returns received at
the Navy Department tho recruiting goes on
very slowly. The troubles in New lurk be,
tween shipping commissioners and the sailor
boarding house keepers affects the enlistment
into the navy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

1t is announced from the Vatican that the
Pope received a party Of forty-Gve pilgrims
from France, and made a long reply to their
address yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

DEATH OF JAMES L. ORA telegram
from St. Petersburg announces the sudden
death of Mr.. James L. Orr, Minister at
St. Petersburg. Mr.. Orr was born in Crayton-
Vile, S. c., May -, 1922. He was graduated
from the University of Virginia in 1912. In
1918, after having served in the Legislature of
South Carolina, he was elected to Congress and
was reelected without opposition down to 1859.
He was one of the three commissioners Of South
Carolina to Washington to treat for the sur
render of the forts in the harbor Of Charleston.
Since the war Mr.. Orr has been identified with
the Administration, and had but recently been
appointed Minister to St. Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

A body Of four hundred IudIan scouts will be
raised for service against the Molocs just as
fast as fit men can be found
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

1t is stated by the Washington correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Sun that there is reason
to fear that the charge Of packing" U. S.
juries in some of the Southern States is not
ufounded Lists have been sent of some of
the juries selected in parts of Southern Geor-
gia From these it appears that in some Of
the counties half of those selected are colored
persons, and three-fourths Of the whole number
are radicals In other counties, where many
indictments for alleged violations of the enforce
ment act are pending, the proportion is even
still great
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun says: ''Ihe rumors which have
been SO current that the visit of the Secretary
of War and the Lieutenant General to the
Mexican frontier was connected with political
purposes, are again repeated with much conf
dence, especially from the fact that Mr.. Nelson,
sou of the u. S. Minister to Mexico, isnow on his
way to this city, accompanied by several gen.
tcmen supposed to hold intimate relations
to the Mexican government, and who come to
the States, it is said, on important business "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

SUN RUSE.......... 100 NOON SETS. ~
sun SETS. ......... $50
ARRIVED
Steamer John Gibson, New York, TO llooc y
Johnston
i;chrs Hannah F Baker, Three Sisters and
Hattie Baker, Boston, to masters.
Schrs Eugic and K g Stanard, Washington,
and Forest Oak. New Haven, and John 4 Hol-
liday, New York, to J p Agncw.
Schrs Margaret & Lucy, Groton, and Lcmu"l
Hall, Providence, to American Coal 20.
PASSED UP.
Schr Nellie G Paine, for Georgetown.
Steamer Charlotte Vanderbilt, Baltimore, By
Hooe IL Johnston.
Steamer Wawaset, Curroman, by Potomac
Ferry Company.
Schrs Eug gle, Baltimore, and K G Stanard,
Norfolk, b. } L Agncw.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer Utility, hence for Allyn's Point,
at New London I'd.
Schr Mary Stsndi,h, from Boston for this port,
at Vineyard Haven I'd.
Schr + Ii Barnes, from New Haven for this
port, at New York 81.
Schrs A G Shuttle and Henry Finch, hence,
for Jersey City. sailed from Fortress Monr"" Sin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

r. r. Lovcless has been appointed postmas-
ter at Riverton, Warren county, Va, vice Geo.
Mobre, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

WASHINGTON News VIM. II. Lacey, a
lad living in South Washington, was seriously
injured yesterday. lie with his brother, a lad
thirteen years of age, were boating on the river
when a lad named Chas. Dean came alongside
the boat and had some angry discussion with
Lacey about pistol, which ended by Dean fell
ing Lacey senseless with an oar. Dean then
made IF, and the younger Lacey was unable to
get the boat to the shsre, but it was tioatcd
about with the tide until nine O o'clock last
night, When he managed to get the boat to the
Arsenal wharf. The wounded lad was convey
cd to his home, where he still lies scnselcss.
His skull has been fractured, and it is feared he
will not recover.
Yesterday afternoon as some laborcrs we're
engaged in pulling down brick house on square
No. 6S7, recently purchased by the Govern,
mcnt for the purpose Of extending the Capitol
grounds, the wall fell severely injuring two of
them and slightly niuring another.
The Board Of Public Works yesterday APP
pointed a commission to examine and report
upon the claims submitted by various citizens
for damages alleged to have been sustained by
reason Of street improvements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

n A CARD.
OWING TO THE VARIETY OF GOODS
sold ut the auction sale in Washington, the re-
manning stock is still very complete in all de-
partmcnts and tho salo will be continued the
whole of this week.
On WEDNESDAY, at IL o'clock m, will
take place the sale of REAL PAISLEY
SHAWLS and FRENCH and AMERICAN
STRIPED and PLAID SHAWLS.
On THURSDAY, at II o'clock M, BLACK
LYONS VELVETS, SILK PLUSHE Els and
CULOkED VELVETEENS will be sold.
Over l2UO yards of q EN- Adm Els arc yet to
be Sold
hope my Alexandria friends and cid Gus
toners will get some of the goods that nrc sell
ing at about half plice. nj. IA LOk.
WASHINGTON my 5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

Twenty Representatives and Senators
have thus far turned their back pay into the
Treasury, amounting 10 all to Sill, 222 o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
SPECIAL BARGAINS

VI LOlhI DlllGU hllNO
in C0LORED AND FANCY SILKS,
IN NEW DRESS FABRICS,
IN LLAMA LACE SACQUES, PAKASnhH',
WHITE GOODS, PIG ES CiliNIZES'
PERCALES, LAWNS, ORGANIZES,
IN BLACK GRENADINES, ALPACASS,
MOHAIRS, TAMlSE, ENGLISH
GRAPES. GRAPE Walls, lamar
TINE, FLORENT1NE, BYZANTINE,
and MI other black goods, of better color
and values than usually found in this market
nc" Coatings, Suitngs, Cloths, Twred; Cor
Drillings, FIanncls and Navy Blue"
Fabrics of approved grades for men,
youths and boys.
EIrTable Damnsks, Shcetings, Pillow LINENS
Napkins, Countcrpane;S, T9swclS Doyl1c ss.
Blankets, and all other kinds OF dry
goods for families and housekccpcrs.
MTs"Stylsh Shawls Wrappings and suits
nfy' Northern and Eastern correspondents
send us new supplies daily.
GA-Sojourners, strangers and residents tnr inc
season will inspect our stock at their
aa~oNE PRICE ONLY, MARKED IN
PLAIN FIG RES.
PERRY & BROTHER,
PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 4 NINTH ST.,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
Established lSiO)
~ Mattings, Carpets, Curtains, Oil Cloths,
Rugs, SC, upper floors.
Washington, my l-eo4tt
VUNIPERTAR SOAP, Csrbolic Toilet Soap,
u Carbolic Disinlccting Soap and Cashmere
Bouquet Soap, just received and Tor Sale by
mv5 JANNEY 81 co.
MONDAY, May 5-NEW YORK BUTTER
lNl in store and for sale by
w. F. BROOKES s. BRO,
my5 l47 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

UyAlRED CHAMBERS. The following sensi-
bic advice is given Us by 4 writer in the Country
Gcnlcman Il pass some houses in every
town whose windows might as we'll be sealed
in with The walls for any purpose they have
but to let in the light. They are never opened
summer or winter. In winter it is too cold; in
the summer the flies stray in, or, if they are
uettcd, the dust sits through the nets. Now,
| can tell person who inhabits such chambers
when pass him in the strect-thcrc is such
Il smell about his clothing. | always wish for
a sniff of cologne or hartshorn or burnt feathers
or something Of the sort, to take the taste out.
\ house that is never aired has every nook
and corner filled with stale odors of cooked
meats, boiled vegetables, especially cabbage
andonions, which, as the weeks 90 by, literally
rcck in their hiding places. Who has not
wished sometimes to hang q new servants
clothing out of doors some frosty night until 1t
should be thoroughly aired? But | have seen
the fine ladies come sweeping into church with
their vclvcts and silks when said vclvcts and
silks gave unnlistakablc evidence OF having
been housed in just such shut-up chambers.
Oh what tale that odor Of pork and cabbage
tells about the lady's style of housekeeping
They very garments Of the children tell the
same story of uncleanliness. 1t is bad to have
unwashcd cloths, but there may be an excuse
for it. But what excuse can there be for
una:rcd ones, when air is SO cheap and
free? There is death in such unaircd
chambers Better swarm Of flies or a
cloud of dust, better frost and snow in room,
than these intolerable smells. Dear girls, the
first thing in the morning, when you are ready
to go down stairs, throw open your windows,
take apart the clothing of your beds, and let
the air blow through it as hard as it will.
There is health in such policy. It helps to
keep away the doctors with long bills. 1t helps
to make your eyes sparkle and to make your
cheeks glow, aud to make others love your
presence. Girls who live in those close, shut up
rooms, can only be tolerated at the best in any
circle"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1873.

DEATH OF Dr.. McGUFFEY.-Dr. VIM. II.
McGuffey, Professor of Moral Philosophy at
the University of Virginia, and author OF
welLknown series of school books died at the
University yesterday, aged about seventy years.
He had been professor in the University
probably longer than any other member Of the
faculty and filled, during the whole time of his
proicssorship, the chair of the moral philoso-
ply. He was originally from Ohio and had
been professor in Obcrlin College In that
State. He was highly educated gentleman
and remarkable for his strong practical sense.
lie was an ordained minister Of the Presbyte
rian Church, and an able theologian. His loss
will not only be seriously felt at the University,
but the educational interests Of the State and
country will lose Jealous and able advocate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.
70 s1o,o the re,y age and body Of the Times.

Another terrible bridge accident occurred on
Sunday afternoon a, the bridge being erected
on Lamunc river, on the northwestern extern
sion of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail
road, fourteen miles from Sedalia. The false
work erected facilitating the construction OF the
bridge sank in the qHlcksand upon winch 1t
rested, carrying with it the bridge timber and
twelve workmcn, and precipi ating all into the
river below. Three men were killed outright;
eight were injured aud TWO are not expected to
recover.
A traveller 10 Texas writes to tho Washing
ton Star an account of the pluuderings and
marautlings of the Mcxicans who hover on the
Rio Grande and cross the frontier to steal and
pillase Whenever and wherever they have Il
good opportunity. Two bands Of thirty men
each are now ravaging the country, stealing
cattle and burning ranches. Recently the PEG
ple turned out, and after running fight killed
several of the raiders.
In St Martins Parish of Louisiana another
conflict has broken out between the people,
who arc resisting the collection of taxes by the
kellogg Government and the Kellogg police
who had gone up 10 that locality to compel
payment. At last accounts the police had been
drl:atcd and threatened with further violence.
President Fgucas, in his reply to the speech
of Gen. Sicklcs, on Saturday, declared that
Spain was fully capable Of realizing the glori-
Gus works of Washington; but in the mean
time the national patrlmony should not be
diminished while the Government was in the
hands Of the Republicans.
The Department of State has received infor-
nation of the removal Of the New York Her
ald's correspondent, O'Kclly, to Havana; that
his case is deemed less serious than was antlcl-
pated, aud that all proper facilities will be OK
tended to him.
Perc lyacinthe said Mass in private build
ING at Geneva on Saturday, in presence of u
congregation numbering 200 persons. A de-
cree of accommodation has been pronounced
against those who attended the ceremonies.
The Canadians have been smelling out some
thing wrong in their Pacific Railway, and have
started an investigation. Whether it shall be
open or secret is III exciting question that will
be decided in Parliament to-day.
The Pennsylvania, the pioneer steamship Of
the Philadelphia and Liverpool line, went out
to sea yesterday for trial trip that will last
from four to six days.
The New York Central Railroad has come
to the conclusion that it will be better to pay
the Government the half million owing on ac-
count OF revenue tax than be sold out.
The Ohio House of Delegates yesterday
passed a resolution censuring Congress for the
increase Of pay. and asking that it be repealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

The New York markets were moro quiet
Yesterday. The Stock mari ct, however, was
firmcr. Gold was frmcr, the premium adj
vancing to II from lGS, and closing at l6sal7
Money was easier, and call loans were not glo-
ted above pei cent. gold per annunl. The
closing rate was 5 per cent. per annun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06
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There was heavy rain and hail storm a
New Orleans on Sunday evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-06

TIE CUT WoRM.-The weather last week
could not have been better for the operations
of the cut worm, fit had been specially put
up by old Probabilities for their benefit. And
they did thriving business in the gardens
where vegetation had showed itself above
ground. They are worse than caterpiIlars fol-
the latter usually safe their appetite with the
leaves, whereas the chief delight of the cut
worm is found in cutting off plants Just above
the ground. They commit their dcpredations
at night, and at early dawn burrow in the
GROUND. After sunrise they may be found just
below the surface of the earth, and the best
remedy we know is to go for them then
gather and destroy. They are quite as savage
as Modoc and fully their equal in total de-
pravity. fredericksburg Herald.