Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-20
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
'To sho1c the rcry age amt holy Of tie Times

An accident occurred yesterday on the Fort
Smith lark railroad, by which twcnty-iour
persons were wounded, AMI one reported killed.
The rear car. with thlrytwn passengers, Was
turned over aud dragged nil. hundred yards,
when it went down an enlhankment. There
was no bell rope to the tram to warn the cngl-
necr to stop.
The Pomeroy investigation progresses slow
". The prosecution yesterday produced three
members of the Kansas Legislature, who tcstl-
| fed that they had been offered money by Mr;
| Pomeroy's friends to vote for him. ork will
reach Washington toni ght, and the Commit
tee accordingly adjourned until tomorrow.
The House Committee on Appropriations
have agreed to the Senate instructions to the
Secretary of the Treasury to refuse payment to
the Pacific Railroad Companies on account OF
transportation done for the Government TO an
amount equal to what they owe the Govern
ment as Interest on their bonds
The bill for political reform and the abolition
of slavery in Porto Rico. was again under con-
sidcration in the National Assembly OF Spain
Yesterday. An amendment was proposed pro-
viding that there shall lie no indemnity for
slaves brought to the island after the abolition
of the slave trade.
A meeting Of the Conservative party was
held yesterday at Madrid. at which Iopcte
Santa Crus, Rios, Rosas and Ulot wcr: pres
eut. They decided not to oppose the present
Government, but to press fr dissolution 81
the Assembly, and the convuca'lon OF c 'llSt!-
tucnt Cortcs.
In the Circuit Court at Washington, yester-
day, the jury rendered a verdict oil IS, 600 dam
ages 10 favor of Governor Bowie and against
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for injuries
received by his famous racing mare Aus'r1lla
while being transported over that road.
The project of erecting new residence for
the President has received some advancement
from The favorble decision Of the Congressional
i, Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds,
The present White House, it is said. can be
use for Executive offices.
The colorcd people Of Louisville, Ky, oppose
the Colorcd State Educational Convention, in
session in that city, on the ground tia! it is
untmey, and got up by and in the interest Of
colored carpct-baggcrS, who wish to be the
leaders
In the French Assembly the Committee Of
Thirty have adopted the amendment which
provides that the Assembly shall enact laws
directing the transmission OF legislative and
executive powers, and creating Il second Cham
Der.
The Legislature Of Florida adjourned sine die
Yesterday, but Governor Hart immediately
called an extra session to meet to-day The
object of the extra session is to pass the bill TO
issue Sl,000,OOO bonds, which failed IN the
regular session.
The Democrats Of Connecticut. in Stale Con-
vention yesterday, nominated Charles Il. lu-
gersol for Governor by unanimous vote, and
George G. Sill, Liberal Republican, by accla-
nation. for Lieutenant Governor.
Bishop Duggan and Rev. Father Quinn have
been acquitted Of the charge Of having used
spiritual influence in the Galway Parliamentary
election. The effort Of the prosecution proved
"a complete failure.
Prince Napoleon was yesterday ordered to
pay costs in the suit entered by hin against
Minister LIE Franc, for expefng him from
France. The court declared lis lucOnpelcncy
to try the case.
The Susquehauna, at Port Deposit, was fall
ing all day yesterday. 1t is supposed the ice
gorge is 50 weakened that it viii offer but little
resistance if a food occurs
Advices from Paris state that France has not
yet recognized the Republic Of Spain.
The Carlist band in Catalonia has been de-
featcd and dispersed.