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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER l6, 1878.

An important decision was rendered yester-
day by the Supreme Court The Uuion Pacl-
fc Railroad Company tried to evade the pay
ment oftaxesin the States through which 1t pas
SEES, on the plea that the Government has such
interest in its property as to take it out OF the
operation of State laws, and exempt it from
State taxation. In the case of the Company
vs.. Permission, Treasurer of Lincoln county,
Nebraska, Justice Strong has laid down an en-
tirely different doctrine. He holds that al
though the Company is an agent of the Gov
erument, military and postal, its property is
not exempt from State taxation on account OF
such relation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

A letter from Richmond in the Petersburg
News says: IA large number of colored tax
payers of Richmond, including couucimeD,
justices, preachers, BARRIERS, oyster vendors and
statesmen, have petitioned Judge Guigon to
grant them the privilege of sitting on juries
Judge Guigon will reply formally at the JAN
uary term of the Hastings Court The move
meut is the outgrowth of the recent convention
held at WASHINGTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

TEXAS BEEr.--Thc FIRST train of refrigerator
cars carrying fresh beef from Texas to New
York, completed its trip last weLk, havngbe
eight days on the way. Two Car loads Of beef
were sold on the arrival of the train. Arrange
meuts have been made for dressing and ship
plug 500 cattle daily, and agencies tor the sale
of the beef are to be established in all the
priocpal Eastern cities. This seems to be a
new form OF the effrt that was made a year
or two ago to bring Texas beet to l'hlade-
pha by sailing vessel, one cargo OF which was
sold in New York. The refrigeration cars, OF
course, save time in transportation, which IS an
advantage, but it must largely Increase the cost.
WORDS. An interesting discussion is going
ON between Richard Grant White and DIR. Hall,
two eminent lingllsts, the question being
whether or not there have been many new
words added to The English language sluce the
DAYS of King James and Shakespeare. Mr.:
White asserts in his Words and Their Uses, .
that but little change has taken place, but DR..
Eall contends that thousands Of new words
have been added TO the language slncethepe
Rod mentioned. Mr.. White now offers to pay
to DR.. Hall, or any benevolent institution he
may designate, 81 900 if he will produce one
thousand new distinct words not the names oi
things. :: p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

j. E. Kitchener, chief opener, of the Dead
Letter Office, in the Postof6ce Department, at
Washington, was arrested yesterday by Special
Agents James L. McPhail and Isaac Myers, on
the charge of stealing money from letters. 1t
is said that his pilferings have been going on
for long time. He was taken before the U.
s. Commissioner, and held to bail in the sum
of S., 900 to answer the charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

The Board of Trade of philadelphia and Bos.
ton yesterday placed the commercial sentiment
of both cities in opposition to Initiation, of the
currency, at this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

A telegram announces the death of COL Ed
ward B. Jacobs, at Front Royal, Warren coun-
ty, Va, in the sixty-sjxth year of his age. For
many years COL Jacobs was member of the
Virginia Legislature, and valuable citizen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16
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COM M ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRA MARKET, Dec l6.-ArrivHls of
Gram to-day are very light in consequence of
the trains being taken 'or transportation of cat
Lle.. Sales of small lots white Wheat at l55 fer
fair quality, pud red at 140 49, lGn and l69 for
Ordinary TO god Corn is in light receipt, with
sales of new ut Is. for white and 81 and GO for
mixed No otferingsiof Rye and Oats.
PORT OF ALExANpH1A, DECEMBER lG.
sun RosE......... 7C9 MOON RIsEs........ 50
SUN SETS. .......... 4 At
ARRIVED
Steamer John Gibson, New York, to Hooe &
Schr Annie May, Georgetown 10 Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co. .-.-..... =. j.. T.. :.
Schr David E Wolfe, Norfolk to Smoot i
s. s9Rr jesse W knight, Washington, to master.
*; - SAILED.
!. Steamer George Fl Stout, Philadel phia, with
the barge Georgetown in tow, by Red.
Steamer Pilot Boy. Currioman By + y Reed.
MEMORANDA. I :
Ifchr Carrie Holmes, hence; at New York 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

Scribners Magazine for January has been
issued. 1t is illustrated by number of well
executed engraviugs; and its literary contents
are worthy of commentator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

The Secretary of the Treasury yesterday
after the necessary examination, ascertained
that the public debt has increased since the
first instant FIVE million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

The appointment Of Attorney General Will
Hams to theChief Justiceship is yet unconirmed
although the Senate was in Executive session
over it for several hours Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

A FEMALE LoTuARIo One of the most re-
narkable matrimonial! adventuresses that ever
travelled 10 this country was brought before the
public of Toledo yesterday, 10 the person of Que
Mrs Hollister, alias Mrs. Dorau, alias Mrs.
Ward, alias Mrs. Parmenter. 1t appears that
she was born and raised 10 Seneca county, in
this State, her fathers name being Vail. He
died when she was quite young lady, aud she
married a Mr. Holllster 10 that equity. She
claims that Mr.. HOLSTER treated her very
kindly. She had two children by him, accord
ing to her story and just about the time the
second one was born be ran away from her, aud
fed with 'haudsomer woman" She then
struggled along for while, and fnally went to
DeKalb county, Indiana, to try her luck among
the "Hoosiers" After while, it appears
from the statement Of the man himself she fas-
cinated and married Nj. Doran. She lived with
him d short time, but yearning for something
new, and ever ready to indulge at her tavorite
pastlme of adventure. she left MIR. Doran aud
made flying visit to this city. Mr. d. follow
ed her some time after, and, Oh arriving here,
discovered that his wife was also the wife of
MIR. Ward, and that the ceremony had been
lawfully performed at ajustice's office in this
city.
He preferred not to disturb the serenity of
her newly found athDlty, and lett her alone IN
her glory. She lived with MIR. Ward, few
weeks, and iually, tired Of him, she then took
a tramp to the lumber sections Of Michigan.
1t was only few months ago that she met a
Mr.. Parmenter at Saginaw, and by her usual
attractive graces succeeded in capturing his
heart. That gentleman married her, and a
short time before these facts became known
moved to this city, We believe just seven weeks
oro Tho tbroa hpcha p1S oil 1.-Two it 10 enid
within stones throw of each other, and it is
quite strange that they should have lived SO
close together for such length Of time without
raising ''rumpus." The woman claims that
she does not know Messrs Doran or Ward, and
that Mr. Parmenter is her secoud and lawful
husband. She was arrested on complaint Of
Mr.. Doran yesterday morning by Detective
Burbarks. This morning at O'Clock she was
10 cell at the station, claiming to be 10 a very
delicate condition and apparently suffering some
pain.-T0ledo Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

In the Senate, yesterday. Mr.. Hamilton,
of Maryland introduced bill authorizing the
removal of the Citizens National Bank of Ha-
gerstown to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

-CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
IINORTH ROYAL STREET,
s..ir Has just received
1900 lbs Pure French Candy.
800 lbs Plain a-!' u =
500 lbs Candy Toys and Fruit
5OU lbs Brazil Nuts. Pecans. FIlberts and Al
ploDds. ,..E -
100 boxes London Layer and Valencia Rails
49," ms. Figs, Fig Paste, Catawbs Jelly,
"i 'Pestarche Paste, Lemons and Gran.
berries" Very cheap.
10 boxes Leghorn Citron.
boxes Lemon Peel. -. ..t.
4 boxes Oranges. For sale chesp.
Fire CracRers and Torpedoes.
25 sacks Rio Coffee. ;, ... ......
l. Is sacks LsGauyra do. ...
:. 10 sacks Maracaibo do.
8 sacks old Government Java, green or
roasted. At market prices.
Choice Myzlne, Gunpowder, Japan, Young
Hyson, Oolong and English Breakfast Tea. AT
reduced prices.
A best Coffee Sugar at lie per h.
Powdered Crushed and Granulsted at l2c.
Sea Foam, the best Baking Powder.
English aud American Pickles
Spices, guaranteed pure.
Mustard, Canned Goods and general assert
ment OF groceries.
Rem "nber the p ace. Satisfaction guaranteed.
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
II north Royal street,
Ok dec Is Market square
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

PANIC AT A CHURCH Last night a panic
occurred at the Ebenezer Colored Baptist
church, by which number of persons were in
jured. Shortly after the commencement of the
sermon by the pastor, Rev. John Jasper,
noise was heard as if something was breaking
in the house, and parties cried out that the
gallery was giving away. This caused general
panic among the vast crowd 10 attendance, some
rushing out of the doors, and others jumping
out Of the windows. Ia the excitement nun
Der of persons were bruised and otherwise To-
jured. Hats, caps, eloaks, watches, and other
articles were lost in the melee. 1t seems that
the excitement was caused by the breakiog of
fence adjoining the church, which was crowd
ed by men who were unable to get ill.,. Quiet
was restored in about half an hour, and servi-
ces proceeded with, the church being as crowd
ed as ever. Richmond State Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

A DAUGHTER HORSEWHlPPED.-The neigh
borhood OF 9th street, between Z aud Q, was
excited On Saturday evening by cowhdiug ad-
minstered by Mr.. Charles II. Bliss late city
surveyor, upon his eldest daughter, about nine
teen or twenty years Of age. The otfense which
was deemed by the parent sufficiently heinous
to call for this punishment was his daughter S
attendance at dancing academy 10 company
with young lady friend without bis knowledge
or consent. Awaiting her return to the house
of her friend he met her aud her companion
(quite early in the EVENING" and demanded to
know where she had been. She frankly aud
timidly replied, when he turned away, leaving
the young ladies at the door, which they eoter-
ed, aud in few minutes he returned with a
heavy horsewhip concealed under his coat and
entered the house, (Mr. j, 4. NJ. Bowen's 8, J
and approaching bis dang liter 10 the parlor, be-
in presence OF Mrs. Bowen, an elderly lady and
Miss Bowen, drew out bis horsewhip and dashed
his daughter, laying on blow after blow without
stint. She spra0g, screaming, to the door, he
following her and continuing the castigation.
The two female donates of the house begged
him to stop, and leave the house, which he did
after be got through with his domestic discip-
line. When Mr.. Bowen returned home be
was Informed of the affair, and be, with uum
Der OF his indignant neighbors, stated the facts
to the police authorities for their action.
1t is stated that Bliss not long since castigat.
ed his second daughter about II years old
very severely The young ladies have no
mother the present wife Of Bliss being their
stepmother. 1t is also stated that Bliss
daughters do not intend to appear against him,
but whether this is the result of intimidation
or natural affection does not appear. Wash.
Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

Il is reported that Rott. w. Hughes bias
been nominated by the President to succeed j..
G. Underwood as U. S. District Judge Tor The
Eastern district of Virginia aud that the Sen
ate has confirmed the appointment -. .-----..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16
BY Robert f. Knox, AuctiOneer.
A RKINDALE FISHERY FOX RENT.

IA
This well known Fishery, on the Potomac
river, in Stafford county, Virginia. will BE- Offer
ed for rent, at auction, in front Of the Mansion
House, Alexandra, Virginia, at II M, TUES
DAY, December 2td, 1873.-bdiers to have the
privilege of renting it for a term Of one, two or
three years, as may b. desired, and rent 70 De
For further information apply to FlTZHUGH
LEE, RichlAnd Mill P. o., Stafford county
Virginia. dec l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16
NEWS OF THE DAY
" To sho,o the uery age and body Of the Times.

The German Government has been for some
time troubled with superiority of money.
Some time ago it offered to loan some to the
Bank of England which offer was declined with
thanks. The cable last night announced that 1t
has Invested some of its spare cash in the new
Hungarian loan, subscribing for twenty-tour
millions marks about eight millions dollars.
The books and papers of Harris Brothers, d.
Ingla and Victor Il Achels, three large kid
glove importing firms of New York, were yes
terday seized by Custom House officers upon a
charge of differentiation of imports. Que Of
the cases in said to involve 100000.
Spanish news is largely taken up with the
bombardment of Cartageua It is now au-
uounced that the great powers will recognize
the Republic as soon as the city Is reduced. Ii
is to be hoped that this will spur the forces of
the Republic to finish up the job.
The Cauandaigua, Juniata and Kansas are
at Santiago de Cuba waiting the delivery Of the
Virgiuius prisoners, who will probably be given
up to-day.
A petition for the restoration Of the mon
archy, with 100000 signers, was presented IN
the French Assembly yesterday.
CONGRESS-. Stu tue Senate, yesterday, the
sutjecl of admitting Pnchback, was ordered to
be taken up to day. Mr.. Sherman, from the
inauce committee, reported House bill for re-
demption Of loan of 1858, with amendments,
which were agreed to aud the bill passed The
bill had previously passed the House. The
subject of specie resumption Was laid over, and
pending the consideration OF the bill authoriz-
log national banks without circulation, the
Senate went into executive session aud soon at
ter adjourned.
IL the House Of Representatives a greater
number of bills were introduced under the
Monday call than 90 any previous occasion this
session. The subjects of cutting down the es
Inmates for the next year, reduction of expen-
dtures, and possibility of another tax 90 tea,
coffee, tobacco aud spirits were discussed. Fl
naly, in view OF the financial embarrassment Of
the country, the shrinkage of values, aud the
heavy falling off of government revenues, il
was resolved to GILL upon the President to or
der revision of the estimates by the executive
departments to the lowest figure, and report, il
possible, on the 5th Of JANUARY. The House
then resoled to take recess from the l9tt
inst uoti January 4th, and at 4:4U p. In. ad
jourued for the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

a WORTHLESS MORTGAdE.-The West
Chester News says:
1t is pretty generally known that Mrs. Jane
Udderzuok, mother of the prisoner, furnished
the money to prosecute the dcteuce OF her son
in his late trial. and to do so she gave a mort
gage on her little property near Jenuervllle, to
the Ardens for 5000 We are legally informed
that this instrumen. now turns out to be worth
fess owing TO the grantor husband not enter
ing into the same. There has never been any
divorce dissolving the marriage contract be-
tween Henry Undertook and Jane, his wife,
although they have been separated for nun
Der Of years. ----- -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

MASONIC. AT the annual meeting of the
Graud Chapter, Royal Arch Masous, held id
Richmond last week, the following officers for
the ensuing year were elected and iustaIed:
NJ K. Benjamin NJ. Harris, Graod High
Samuel Kennerly, Grand Scribe; Thomas U.
Dudley, Grand Treasurer; John DIVE, Grand
fred 5. Lee, 6. q. H.; S. NJ. Bowman, 2. S.;
H. M. Brent, sr.. R. A. g.; Peyton S. Coles,
3rd Veil; H. G. Stevens. 2nd Veil; j. L. Ro-
per, LIST Veil George w. Dame, q. Chaplain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

CAR WHEELS The steamer Ohio, from
Philadelphia to Liverpool, Oh her last trip took
out l,2OO car wheels. This of course, is as yet
a comparatively isolated case, but it has some
significance. American Car wheels are acknowl-
edged by some English makers to be of supe-
rior character, their excellence being attributed
to the peculiar method of manufacture, involv-
ing the use Of charcoal iron. The shipment
reported on the Ohio is, however, very large
one relative to the export of this article, which
was 2,3l7 wheels in 1871, 4,760 10 1872, and
ISIS in 1873 Bait. Am. r."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

DEATH OF A MUTE. MIR, Samuel A. Adams,
deaf mute, who has for about ten years Of
fcated as lay reader for the deaf mutes at
tending at Grace Protestant Episcopal church,
died about o'clock yesterday morning. He
had been i'll for about three months, his d.
about 6tty-six years of age, aod was originally
printer. For the past year he was an instruc-
tor of deaf mute children in the State ipstitu-
ton for coored children, located on Broadway.
He was very useful man, and was highly es-
.Su4 :..a uta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

THOMAS G. TABB. of Norfolk, Va, died on
Friday last 10 the seventy second year of his
age. The Landmark says :-''M Mr.. Tabb was
made the first mayor Of Norfolk after the close
of the war. While mayor he was elected to
the judgeship Of the Corporation Court, and it
was during the performance Of the duties of
this Office in 1866 that be received the first
attack of the fatal malady which finally ended
his life. Upon the first shock Of paralysis he
resigned his position as judge aud retired from
all business nursuifs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-16

Il ., .a QUORS.
Ola Jamaica Rum, Canned Goods,
Fine n. E. DO, Breakfast Hominy,
old pells FRI Brandy, Rsisins, Currrlts,
Old Seipn4tt do. English Cltron,
Double Crane Hol. Gin. Turkish Prunes,
On, Ila Scotch Whis- Eems Figs
kew Sardines half and quar-
Old Duff Cord. Sherry, ter boxes
Topaz . Amer. u Eng. Pickles,
Crown 4" Potted Meats and
pesch &Anple Brandy. Flavoring Extracts,
Baker and other celebrated brands OF PURE
Old Rye Whisky.
Anderson's and Atmere's mince Meat
GEO. McBURNEY y SON,
dec 8 . r; =. l66 and ITO King street
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-16
Vol. XIX. Whole No. 977. No. AZ

not be: the influence of his example
must inevitably be potent for good or
evil upon those OF whom he is the spirit
ual guide. Suppose one of the rich
vouug men in his congregation has nat
ural bent toward "sportin2" pleasures;
that he owns and drives fast horses, and
associates with "horsey" men. If his
friends demonstrate with him, he replies
my pastor is 'horse-character: why
shall not be?" and so he goes on, lack
ing the moral restraints which keep his
eXemplar within bounds, and possibly
degenerates into disreputable turtle
Ot all men, it seems to us, clergyman
should be most watchful in his walk:
every eye is fixed on him, and if he
swerves from the right course, not only
does his example work great harm to in
dividual observers, but it brings scandal
upon the church and religion.
/ The horse is a noble animal no one
doubts that; and it is important that we
should know how to rear, care for, and
improve bin. But there is an eternal
fitness of things, and we do not look to
the pulpit for such knowledge any more
than we lock TO the stable or the smithv
for instruction in spiritual things. In
practice, Mr.. Murray puts the propaea
ton OF fast horses on par with the
salvation OF souls, as a work OF at least
equal Importance and Tar greater attrac-
lions. lhls may seem strong state
mcnt, but 1t Is not unWarranted. To-
day he is distinctively horse charac-
ter rather than IL minister of the gospel.
and his name is in the mouths OF the
people III connection, not with the good
works and pious words of his nominal
calling, but with such sporting frag-
mcnts as y: %, the mile ground tail
over the dasher,' etc. He is best known
not as a pastor ofthc Park Street Church.
but as the owner of Morgan Abdallah. >
The line must be drawn somewhere
between the practice which do become Il
clergyman and those who do not. For
our part, we cannot believe that the
Great Teacher, of whom Mr.. MURRAY
claims to be Il humble follower, were
! lie now on earth, would turn from the
work of saving souls to the work OF
showing the people how to breed, and
drive, and shoe horses, and fit them for
! gambling contests. But times and GUS
+ toms have changed since His dav, and
We must make due allowance for the ad-
yanccs Of civilization. Ii Mr.. Murray
or amy other ciergym man ChoOs cs to raise,
and drive, and shoe horses, there can be
no reasonable objection to his doing so.
II hc does so i'll Il manner not injurious
to the community. What we condemn
j. not Mr.. Murrav's love for horses, but
/ his actual aud offensive association Of
{ himself with, and virtual cOuuteuancc
OF, evil deeds. and evil men, and evil
tcndcucic, which horSc-culturc now
udaSs practically represents. lie might
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-16

upon by dance-programme falling at
mis- feet, as some walters flew past
him. He stopped to pick it up. not at
all knowing who was its owner, and alb
sently ran his eye down the list of
names inscribed therein. His indiffer-
cnce vanished, however, when, towards
the end, he came upon his own, writ
ten in remarkably clear hand. 1t
was odd, he thought, decidedly odd;
as, with one exception, he had asked
no one 10 0ancc with him that even
iDg.
He was just beginning to wonder who
the scribe could be, when voice said
at his side:
j think YOU have picked up my pro-
gramme, Mr.. leicester" and turning
round he met the soft glance of a pair
of gray eyes, which this time were not
averted from his gaze.
Now perhaps it would only have been
showing proper pride to have repelled
such advances from young lady who
had decidedly snubbed him at the com.
mencement of the evening but, if so.
Ralph Leicester proved himself lamen-
tablv wanting in such pride at that
moment, though, as rule, meekness
was not counted among his virtues.
His face softened marvellouslv " as he
returned the programme, and there
was an earnestness in his voice which
Margarets ear was quick to discover,
though he only said:
NO. % is our dance, l believer"
"lt you still care TO claim it," she
answered, blushing, and the next mo-
ment her impatient partner had once
more whirled her off into the dances
If he still cared to claim it Av,
did he not! That, and q great deal
more besides, as Margaret found when
she once again paced the terrace, with
Ralph Leicester this time as her COM
panion and that such claim had been
accepted Cecil was not slow To discov-
or when he watched their return to the
ballroom after more than an hours
absence.
There goes for nv first attempt in
the good line" said he, looking after
them somewhat rucfnlly, "and pre-
cious hard one I've found it too; bat,
Us the French have it, C. NEST q,te le
premjer pas qti coute !" and the next
step may he easier. God knows my
folly has taught me a bitter lesson;
! will try what the other thing can do
for me now
And he did try, setting his face right
maniuIly to the battle. Who can doubt
Of his success: Verify there had been
morc At STAKE that summers day ut
Wimbledon than the world Ia its phil
ospphy could guess