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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE eAzErTE.]
FROM WASHINGTON
CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, December Is, 1873
10 the Senate, to-day, the Committee on
Elections, through Mr. Morton reported that
they had given the Louisiana case mcmillan
against Pinchback) careful consideration, but
were divided 10 report
Mr.. Sumner not having attended the meet
iugs of the committee did not vote on either
side, and the committee stood four to four. He
therefore asked that the committee be dis
charged from the further consideration of the
case.
Mr.. Morton afterwards introduced resolu-
ton giving the seat to Piuchback, claiming that
he had prima facie right to it. He gavelno-
tice that he would call up the resolution for dis
cussion tomorrow morning.
The usual number of bills were introduced
during the morning hour.
In the House Of Representatives, to-day, a
large number of bills for the relief of private in
dividuals; relating to the currency, and postal
changes, were introduced, aud among them the
following:
By Mr.. Platt, OF Va: Bill for the relief of
G. w. c. Duaniugton, of Prince William co.
Bill to auth rize the app ointment of keepers
of life saving stations.
A bill to establish light house on the York
River, Va
A bill forsthe relief of Peters & Reeves, mail
contractors at Norfolk, Va, for services per-
formed 10 1860, upon the breaking out Of the
war
By Mr.. Smith To amend pension act by
striking out, ''by showing proof of loyalty.
Bills were also introduced extending the time
of the Southern Claims Commission; for the
rebuilding of the evees of New Orleans; to re-
fund to distillers money paid by them for fire
meters, &c. ..........
REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPT Law.
The total repeal of the Bankrupt law was
agreed to at the session of the House Judiciary
Committee on Wednesday last and will be re-
ported for action 10 the House at an early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
HEBREW FESTIVAL. THE Hebrew festival

HEBREW FESTIVAL. Hebrew festival
of Haunucah, which commentaries the redcd-
ication of the Temple at Jerusalem after the
expulsion of Antiochus, the Syrian oppressor,
by Judas Maccabees. began yesterday evening,
aud though not marked by any ceremonies 10
the Synagogue was generally observed by the
members of the congregation in their respec-
tive homes The festival celebrates the de-
lKyerance Of Judea from the yoke OF foreign
oppressor after many bloody battles and great
hardship endured by the lsraelites, undcr the
valiant lead of the heroic Maccabees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, ii a. %.
For the Middle States and the Lower Lake
region and thence southwark to West Virginia,
the cloudness will increase without rain, the
winds 10 these districts gradually backing to
southerly with rising temperature. For the
continue with light winds and fog on the coast
the temperature remaining low, but gradually
rising, and the pressure becoming less in the
tower Mississippi valley. -. - -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
Murder-The Liquor Traffic.

HAzELToN, Pa, Dec. IS David Story
.,l1on keener near the outskirts of this Borough
v GAS Killed Saturday. The police have arrested
eight SUI ,pected persons. 49,, 1918.
! Hazetop is supposed to have a local option
law 10 force, but seventy saloons are openly SELL
inc lnuor. IL 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
LOCAL NEWS.

PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT OF CHRIST
CHURCH. Rev. Mr.. McKim, rector Of Christ
Church, preached sermon yesterday morning
upon the proposed enlargement Of that church,
10 which he said that he was fully aware of,
aud sympathlzed with, the sentiment which
pervaded the congregation respecting the iu-
volatility of the present edifce; that, although
none of his own ancestors had worshipped there,
his connection with it during the last six years
had made him as proud of the memories that
clustered around it as any one could be; that
he fully recognized the authority of the laiety-
who were more interested in the property than
the clergy; that he never for moment enter
taioed the idea of making the proposed change
unless it met with the approval Of the entire
congregation but that he claimed that the rec
tor of parish has a right to participate in
congregational policy, and even to suggest q
change therein when be deemed it expedieut,
and was not to be deferred theretrom, by public
camor or outside Influences; that congrega-
ton was delegated with the trust of Christ's
salvation for all's benefit, and that it was their
duty to furnish accommodation tor those who
desired to worship with them; that the present
church was Inadequate tor that purpose, and
rs evidence oft. there were at one time during
his rectorship standing applications for thrice
paws, and that applications had only ceased
when it became known that there were no
more pews to be rented; that the decision of
the questson respecting the proposed enlarge
ment would not be asked for until next spriug,
and that if the congregation should then de-
eide adversely, the only alternative he saw
but which he was not prepared at this time to
adopt, was to make the church free, in order
to afford seats to all who might wish to wor-
shin there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
SuisS Election.

RsRss D.c.l5. -Theaouual election 6y the
ra1asaI = = ssembIv for President and Woe Presl-
90 ,hsSSwiss Confederation, took place TO-
d dou = n a. Schenck was elected to the for.
10Y 10y f;oe and Dr. E. @Wetti to the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
Financial.

IoNnoN Dec, $3.50 p. m.-Ihe amount
&c h hUoo Gone into the Bank of England on
balance to-day is $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
Death of a Queen Dowager.

BERLIN, Dec -Elizebeth, Queen Dowa
ger of Prussia is dead. She was seventy two
years old. l! j :. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
by Robert T. Knox, AuctiOneer.
A RkINDALE FISHERY FOR RENT

This we'll known Fishery, on the Potomac
river, in Stafford county, Virginia. will be otior-
ed for rent at auction, in front OF the Mansion
House, Alexandra, Virginia. ut IL NJ, TUES
DAY, December sd, 1873 bidders to have the
privilege OF renting it for II term of one, two or
three years, rs MAJ b; desired and rent to be
paid on or b,fore the; i0rh'of April each year
For further inf rmaLion apply to FITZHUGH
LEE, Richlard Mill p. o., Stafford county,
Virginia. -....l4.E s. dec l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT entertaln-
ment at Sarepta Hall, last Saturday night,
though not we'll attended, was entirely satisfac.
tory to those who were present. The perform
ers are considered stars in their respective roles.
Liug Look wonderful teats we're received with
loud applause, and Yamadiva, the man serpent,
in his contortion acts, surpassed anything 10
that line that has been witnessed 10 this city.
The manager announced that if his efforts were
successful the troupe would give one or two
performances here duriog each week of the
winter. The troupe wilhappear here again to-
night with an entire change Of program me, and
are really well worth seeing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The
weather, yesterday, was clear, bright and just
cool enough to be delightfully."- bracing-an ex-
cellent day for exhibiting winter styles-and
large congregations were present at nearly all
the churches. Rev. DR.. McIlhaney, of the
Theological Seminary. preached at St. Pauls
aud Rev. James Mitchell, of West Virginia, in
the NJ. E. Church, and Rev. Mr.. Whittlesey
in the LIST Presbyterian in the morning; Rev.
Nelson Head, 2. E., in the M. E. Church
South Rev. DR.. D. Il. Reese in the NJ P.
Church morning, and Rev. DR.. Mitchell in the
End Presbyterian Church at night. The
other pulpits were occupied by the resi-
dent clergy. The Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION report large prayer meeting in the
Nj. f. Church 10 the afternoon; that the meet
ings at the Jail aud Aims House were we'll at
tended by the inmates Of those prisons, and
that the Sunday Schools on st. Asaph street,
and at the corner Of King and West streets,
were full, los scholars, being present at the
latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15
DOR THE WANT OF STOREROOM,
We offer our entire stock of
CHRISTMAS GOODS AT COST,

We offer our entire stock of
CHRISTMAS GOODS AT COST,
to close out that line of our business, consisting
of handsome Writing DISKS; Work, Putt,
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes; Gard Recelv
ers Vases; Jewelry Cases; Ink Stands; Segar
Stands; Wall Brackets; Toys, &c.
HUUsE-FURNISHING GOODS
is complete, and at prices to defy competition.
Rogers Bros. Plated Casters, Butter Dishes,
Call Bells, Spoons, Forks &c.
Rogers celebrated Scissors, Table snd Pocket
Cutlery
Toilet Sets and full line Of Jspanned, Plan
sh and Plain Tin Ware.
Walters Work and Travelling Baskets.
A. II. MOTT y BRO,
dec 9-lm So King street
ZINE FAMILY GROCERIES AND IL
l. QUORS.
Old Jamaica Rum, Canned Goods,
Fine n E. do, Breakfast Homlny,
Old Pelle FIR Brandy, Rsisins, Currants
Old Seignett d. English Citron,
Double Grape Hol. Gin, Turkish Prunes,
Ca j lila Scotch Whis- Eeme Figs,
key iSardines, half and quar-
Old Duff Cord. Sherry, ter boxes,
{" Topsz " Amer s. Eng. Pickles,
4" Grown " Potted Meats and
Peach Il Apple Brandy. Flavoring Extracts,
Baker and other celebrated brands OF Pure
Old Rye Whiskey.
Anderson's and Atmore's Mince Meat.
Georges Hams, Cheap Sugars, Fine Teas, &C.
GEO. McBUKNEY u son,
dec l66 and ITO King street.
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HOLIDA GOODS.
HENRY WILDT,

:. MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,
ia King strset, corner Pitt, (Marshall House.)
Just received large and elegant assortment
of WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS and
SlLVERWARE &c, all articles suitable tor
r.t- HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
My goods are first class and my charges mod
crate
REPAIRING of all kinds in my line done by
myself and warranted to give satisfaction.
ia King ST., Marshall House,
dec 13-lm= Alexandria, Virginia.
.INHRISTMAS GOODSl
" CHRISTMAS GOODSl!
Another exciting and startling variety OF the
best and cheapest
HOLIDAY GOODS
Ever exhibited in the Safe of Virginia.
~ Don't delay your purchases, as the rush
for these goods is becoming greater and greater
every day. Pur base the articles you, may wish
without delay, and they will be neatly packed
and delivered at any time OF place, from
" GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
dec 10 76 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15

TORSON'S VIRGINIA MINCE MEAT,
THE BEST MANUFA CTU RED FOR SALE
IN THIS OR any OTHER MARKET.
This NAV be hard to believe but those who
try it must come to that conclusion. All ask
is trial. Put up in buckets of Is, 80 and 65
nounds nov 29-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15

WASHINGTON, December Is, 1878.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15

General Admission So; Main Hall 75c; Spe-
cial Reserved Seats ST.. Reserved Seats at
Becker's Music Store.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
Domestic seenes i'm Danbnrr.

If a fash of light could have been
shot over Danbury Just as the rain
commenced TO descend Sunday
night, it would have revealed the
most astounding sight ever witness
ed here. 1t is estimated that 800
bare-legged men and bows, and u
bout 200 inadequately clothed wo-
men were at one time struggling
across wet stoops aud through i'm
penetrable darkness, with a most
astonishing variety of tubs, boil
ers, pals and barrels, to catch the
rain water. Everything that could
be employed for that purpose was
brought out, and as there had been
no rain for six weeks, and the
stoops were slippery, and there was
no time to lose, the natural confu-
sion of legs, language and utensils
was something remarkable. One
man on Franklin street, who was
dashlng out doors with two tubs
and a boiler, lost his foot holt, and
sliding cross the stoop, went off in
to an open hatchway, down a stair
way, and half way across his cellar,
the tubs and boilers arriving about
the same tine. 1t was some twen-
ty minutes before he could con-
verse. A ieshy gentleman named
Hays lost his balance while on n
chair to fix the conductor, and fell
into 4 tub that he didn't know was
there, and the neighbors were oblig-
ed to carry both himself and tub
into the house to get them apart
a job that was considerably aggra-
waited by the prOmiscuous proiaui-
ty AID abuse which he levelled at
everybody during the operati0n.-
A boy on Stevens street ran against
q portieO post with such force as TO
render him unconscious, and the
moment he came TO he conceived
the idea that his father had kicked
him. As he didn't run backward
against the post, the impression ap-
pears all the more remarkable
There were other accidents the
same night; but what renders the
affair peculiarly painful is the fact
that not one woman was in any way
injured. We don't understand that.
.DanburV News
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02

hasn't had any experience i'll the
| husband business.
| may be permitted TO add that
have no prejudice whatever against
young widOws-I like them; but /
wouldn't advise any one to marry
one unless she furnished good evil
dence that she does not carry with
her the ghost of her deceased COM
rade.
Then again land it is only fair to
say it) fastidious men, if they mar
~ widows should do so with the
full understanding that there is a
difference between widows and
maids, and make up their minds to
be always charitable when necessity
requires.
The best course to pursue, in or
der to have harmony, is this: Let
widowers marry widows; then, if
the latter shall refer to the virtues
of the departed, the former may
dwell upon the same theme, and,
between both, the dead will receive
praise they never dreamed of before
shaking off this mortal coil"
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
What Men Need Wives For.

1t is not to sweep the house, and
make the bed, and darn the socks, and
cook the meals, chiefly that a man
wants a wife. IL this is all he needs,
hired help can do it cheaper than a
wife. IF this is all, when a young
man callstO see q lady, send him into
the pantry to taste the bread and
cakes she has made; send him to in
spect the needlevOrlz and bedmaking:
or pat a broom into her hands aud
send him to wtines its use. Such
things are important, and the wise
young man will quietly, look after
them.
But what a true man most wants OF
a true wife is her cOmpanionship, SYM
pathv, courage and love. The way Of
life has many dreary places in it and
man needs a companion to go with
him. A man is sometimes overtaken
by misfsrtunes; he meets with failure
and defeat; trials and temptations
beset him; and he needs one to stand
by and spmyathize. He has some
stern battles to fight with poverty,
with enilnies and with sin; and he
needs a woman that, while lie puts
his arms around her and feels that he
mas SOmeinlnS 10 uBuL lot VIII ueiD
him fight; that viii put her lips to
his ear and whisper words of counsel,
and her hand to his heart and imparJ
new inspirations. All through life
through storm and sunshine, conflict
and victory, through adverse and IA
voring winds, man needs woman's
love. The heart yearns for it. A sis
ter's or a mothers love will hardly
supply the need.
Yet many seek for nothing further
than success in housework. Justly
enough, half of these get nothing; the
other half, surprised above measure
have gotten more than they sought.
Their wives surprise themIby bringing
a nobler idea of marriage, and disclos-
Ing a treasury of courage, sympathy
and love.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
IMPROVIsATIONS,
BY BAYARD TAYLOR


Fill, for we drink TO Labori
And Labor, you know, Is Prayer:
I'll be as grand as my neighbor
Abroad, and at home as bare!
Debt, and bother, and hurry
Others are burdened so:
Here's to the goddess Worry,
And here's to the goddess ShowI
Reckless of what comes after,
Silent Of whence we come:
Splendor and feast and laughter
Make the questiOnerS dumb.
Debt, and bother and hurry,
Nobody needs to know:
Here's to the goddess Worry,
And here's TO the goddess Show
Fame is what you have taken,
Characters what you give:
When to this truth you waken,
Then you begin to liyel
Debt, and bother, and hurryl
Others have risen so:
Here's to the goddess Worry,
And here's to the goddess Show!
Honor's thing for d0rision,
knowledge a thing reviled:
Love is vanishing vision,
Faith is the toy of child!
Debt, and bother, and hurry
Honesty's old and slow:
Here's to the goddess Worry,
And here's to the goddess Show
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02

THE treason why' for oranges is
thus forcibly put by Mr.. Wade Of Mau
ry county, in this State. He says:
"When it was known that Georgia,
South Carolina, Florida and Alabama
were paying annually 6fty-four mil
lion dollars for corn produced IN the
west, and that the farmers who made
the corn were receiving only sixteen
million dollars, while the railroad and
other transportation companies pock-
eted the remaining thirty-eight mil
lion dollars, the tillers of the soil were
aroused to action and recognized the
necessity of raising an army power
full enough to meet in open combat
the dydra-headed monster-monopO-
ly."-APPEAL.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02

A GOOD ExAMPLE.-Ar. Clay,
in a debate upon the Lean Bill, re-
marked that for twenty or thirty
wears neither he nor his wife had
owed any man a dollar. Both of
them, many years gone by, had
come to the conclusion that the
princiwle of economy was this
tNever to go in debit to indulge
your wants when you we're able to
DO so, and to repress them when
you are not able to indulge them. ="
The example is not only q good
one in ITSELF but comes from a high
source. To repress . want is one
of the wisest, safest, and most nee
essary principles of political econ
ony. It prevents, not only the dan
gerous practice of living beyond
our means, but encourages the safe
precedent of living within them
IF all would live within their means
the world would be much happier
than it is.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
Non Resident Notice.
Petition to Sell Land---TR the
County Court of McNairy
County, Tennessee.

T. T. & G. D. Wilson vs.. (. L. Hendrix and
others.
ENROM the complainants bill filed in thi-
H cause and swern to. il appears that
Anderson Rodgers and wife are parties de
PENDANTS. and are nsn-reSidents of the
State of Tennessee and residents of the
State ct Arkansas.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made in the West P6Luessre .Whig and
Tribune" n newspaper published in the
city of Jackson, Tenn, for four successive
weeks, commanding the said non-residentS
to appear az the Court House in the town
of Purdy, on the
list MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER, 1873,
and plead to the bill, or the same will be
taken procOnfessO and set for hearing as TO
them. Purdy, July IL, 1873
c. SKULL,
july19-iw. County Court Clerk.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
Sale Of Real EltatG.
In the Chancery Court of Mad
isOn County, Tenn.

In the Chancery Court of Mad
isOn County, Tenn.
Austin GOodell vs.. Morris Jaretzky, ct al,
20. Bill1 and e. and +. Alexander vs..
Louis Rosenthai, ct al (Cross BILL
DY virtue of an interloentory decree for
ID sale entered in the above cause on
the oath day of June, 1873, will sell at
auction to the highest bidder, in front OF
the North door of the Court House, in
Jackson, Tennessee, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST Esd, 1873,
within legal hours, tine following describ-
ed town lot, to-wit:
situated in the city of Jackson. Madison
County. Tenn, on the North side Of l.afa
yette street, and on the West side OF the
Niiss. C;eatral Railroad beginning AT the
Southwest corner of the Gray lot running
thence n rth with said Gray lot, West line,
27l feet more or less TO branch; thence
West l65 feet TO a stake. thence South 2Il
feet TO a stake IN the North E1Grgin OF La
fayette street; thence East with the North
margin of said Street to the beginning
containing one acre more or less.
TERMS OF SALE-On credit oi seven
months, purchaser TO give note bearing in
terest from date. with two good securities,
and a lien retained. Equity Of redemption
barred oa confirmation of report OF sale,
This July 18th, 1873
d. n. WISDOM, c. NJ.
NJ NJ. Bright, Sol. julyl9 4w.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
Nonresident Notice.
In Chancery at jackson, Tenn

In Chancery at jackson, Tenn.
Joel r. Chappell ct al VS.. F. d. Theus ct al
TT appearing froGa the amended bill,
the defendants VIM. Campbell and VIM. r.
Theus are hOn-residents of the State OF
Tennessee:
1t is therefore ordered by the Clerk and
Master that they make their appearance
herein At his office, in Jackson. Tenn, on or
before the
LIST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER, 1873.
and plead, answer Of Gemur tn complain
ants bill. or the same will be taken for con-
fesSed a. 10 them and set for hearing ex
tice be published four successive weeks in
the Jackson ''Whig and Tribune"
d. III. WISDOM, G. s. NJ.
Campbell & McCorry, Soils.
July 19, IS73,-4w.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02

There is a nice old gentleman in
Maine who believes in getting the
good of things while he is alive
He has just erected a large and gor-
geous monument to the memory Of
himself and wife, though neither of
them show the least sign OF depart
ing this life for many years yet
Moved at once by artistic and sentI-
mental considerations, that old gen
tleman spends his happy days in
gloating over that monument, and
when the simple villagers assemble
to gaze upon it, he is said to stand
proudly upon the school-house steps
and superiEtend the exhibition
with condesceneing and benevolent
smiles.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-08-02
FAITH.

Tiniest arms my neck entwine,
ROsiest lips are pressed TO mine.
A voice that ls musical, soft aud low.
Is whispering, "Mother, love YOU So
whist mskts you love ue:-tell me true,
bezutiful one with eyes OF blue,
Cheeks that are dimpled with ewes OF glee,' -
SORRY she answered-ACOs you love me-
"How does It know, nv little girl,
That its mother loves he briybf-evet pesrls'
:, You said you loved me- the child replies,
With = wondering lock in its azure eyes.
fenderest trust! Aht loving fifth!
Garry thee safe through tie vale OF death.
God says he loves; why should I doubt
Bus bis arms Will compass Us round about !?