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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07
Letter from L0utlOun. &c,

Correspondence Of tie Alexandria Gazette.
LEEsBCRG, Va, March 5, lS73.-I am
happy to be sustained i'll the belief that have
always entertain II that, at The assessment made
in 1870 the lands Of Lollloun placed at their
high valuation were not put too high. Recent
in Lovetsviilc Township assessed at S55, and
reduced by the Court last fall TO $45 was re-
Gently sold Tor rather oue-fourh Of it, to one
OF the owners, at a price $500 beyond the
original assessment. A small tract Of Sc acres,
near SiIcct, Springs, was divided recently, the
assessor being one of the commissioners for
division. aud the buildings, which he had put
at 81 800 for assessment, were valued in the
division at - 900, aud the land valued at cor
responding rates. Again, NJ. w. Carpenter
ucar Bloomfield, sold farm of 254 acres, assess.
eli ut 50 80 to M.E.B Watman for S5S. 50 per
acre Fenton Fur purchased 100 acres, assessed
ii $50, for $40 per acre, and DIR. B. Il. Lacey
l. Son bought l45 acres assessed at S4S, Tor
$50 per acre. These lands lie from the Poto-
mac to the Fauquier line, the Sc acre one
being almost in the middle of the district line
between the other tracts. | venture the opinion
sol IL public Court sale here on the 18th OF
this month will invest his money at Il much
better rate of interest than any of the bonds l
uamcd 10 my last i"t:er, would bring him, and
on safer bass hau United States, and | con-
slider them. beyond all chi ecture, safe.
| was much stuck with remark made by
the Loudpun Senator recently, that there was
not a church 10 Virginia that had not given
double what it did before the war, because the
preachers had educated them to the belief that
| they We're able to do 81, and that IT the pub
| lie men had acted as faithfully Il. the preachers
the people would have felt their ability t. pay
the tax. necessary to meet the interest Oh the
State debt withsut a murmur. | believe he
spoke the solemn truth.
The report OF The local taxes showing that III
some eases they were >! times the State taxes,
shows not over expenditure for local purposes
necessarily, but that the lands are valued too
| low by the ass ssors, acting uHder the fear Of
men holding large tracts, which they do not
want to par! with BECAUSE they are their their
| a'c .>tral acres.
| cauuot cnnc:ivoit possible that Virginia,
from her sol! aud climate must ever remain an
agricultural State. Ou the other hand be-
lcve that her climate, her water power, her
lnouutaiI advantages. the minerals under her
sou, Tue Wilde oi leF ipItildllpu "hc
1t uI,,>t probauic that she must become u man
ufacturIns AID commercial State, and that
legislator does no; act wisely who does not
! Shaue her legislation to that end.
1t may be that large land owners will stand
in the way of her progress rs the large slave
! hders did in 1861. aud with the like result
| utter destruction Of their interests. They had
| better be wise aud get compensated e,ndnctpn-
! hon by taking reasonable, even perhapsa half
! price, even the assessed value of their lands.
ALIOUIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07
TRIBUTE Of RESPECT.

At meeting Of The Vcstry of Christ Church,
Fairfax PariSh, Alexandria Va, held March d.
1873 the following resolutions were adopted
Resolved. That this Vcstry, for themselves
and on behalf of those members Of this congre-
gallon who have al any tim. enjoyed the bone
Its Of his personal acquaintance or pastoral care,
desire hereby TO express the deep regret With
winch they have received the intelligence Of the
death at me Rev. G. B. DANA, DID, late rector
OF st. Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church, at
Na.cheZ, Miss, ana for tWentyslX years the
rector Ok this Church.
Resell, ed, Tia: we cherish a grateful rcmcm-
brance o. his purc piety, his earnest and judi
cioGs devotion to the duties Of his holy ministry,
bis uriai!ing chnrity his ready and altcctionato
sympathy, and the kindness and courtesy which
characterized MS pa .toral End soci. intercourse
with us.
Resolved, That we cordially participate in
the interchange OF sympathy and condolence
with the family OF Mr.. Dana, with the Church
at Mat hcZ, Of which he has last had charge,
and with the members of our Episcopal commu-
Mon in this our common bereavement.
Resolved, That IN respect for the memory OF
our former rector this Church be craped III
mourning for TIC remainder Of the Lenten sea-
sou.
Resolved, That the Secretary is hereby di-
rcctcd To transmit copy Of these resolutions 10
the inrny Of our deceased brother, and to the
Church Ut Na:chcz of which he was rector.
Resolved, That the above resolutions be pub
iished IN the Southern Churchman and our city
papers. EDw' u. ). LEADBEATER, Hccty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07
Letter from Alexandria

A correspondent of the Norristown IIer,j
writing from this city uuler Gate Of md inst
says:
Two -four nils ard ore cotton factory com
prise the enterprise Of the place With IL.
tie northern spiri, and capital this might ho,
come large city. The harbor FIR vessels i
superior to Baltimore, and far surpasseS WASH
iugtou, d. g. Very extensive beds Of coal and
iron ore are to he found within one hundrrJ
miles. and the Washington and Ohio railroad
is bull, fifty miles in that direction, and when
completed I see nothing to hinder the erection
of manufactures at this place. which would ha
very profitable. Besides the city is SUR. md,
ed by rich agricultural country capable Of
feeding a large population.
visited the Quaker meeting Sunday morn.
ing in square brick building Of very ancient
date, onc.haf of which is used for school
About eighteen wor>hipels composed the con.
gregation We sat in the ''sileuce of all flesh
for about one hour, when the shaking hands Of
the elders indicated the time Of departure
There Edward Stabler Thomas Wethcral and
others, formerly preached to large coagrcsa.
tious, but their descendants have either moved
to other places or joined the EpiScopa iaus.
Even down to 1860 there was large numbered
Friends in this place. Yet strange to say TIE
most influential have gone over to the rebel
side, and to this day are the most bitter AID
u lreentlng.
On our WY home we stopped at Chris.
Church, where Washington formerly worship.
cd. The pew remained the same as when he
sat 10 it,on which is engraved. on a silver plate
ashington's Pew placed there by his d.
rection.
The inscriptions on the tombstoncs in he
graveyard were singular and some Of them very
characteristic of the people Of Virginia. -
crafty the curious, have copied few. to-wit
The conSort of the Rev. Thomas Davis Rec,
tor of Fairfax. She was related to several ID!
the most respectable families of Virginia and
Maryland lived d.servcdly esteemed ty al
those worthy Of her acquaintance. and died
JUST y amcncd
Ann f. Warren. one o. The managers Of rhr
Philadelphia and Baltimore theatres By her
loss the American Stage has been deprived ot
one CT It's brightest ornaments The uuriyalIrd
excellence of her theatrical talents wl~ ory
surpassed hy the many virtues aud accomplish
mcnts which adorned her private life. 10 hrr
were combined rhe aAccrionac wife. tcrder
mother and the sincere friend.
Also on another tomb was the f'I7wng
verse:
Who actons sore !one time H.. bore.
Physicians were in vain
Till God was pleased death should him >cJ2c
And case him Of his pain.
GA another:
All you that GUMS my grave to sec
Prepare yourselves to follow me,
Repent AMI trust to God in time
You may be taken in your prime.
The Marshall House was burned 10 the
ground few week, ago Since the death Of
Col Ellsworth this building has never been
occupied Strange fatality. +. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The New York Post says that the law iu-
crcasing the salary of members of Congress IS
a ''consummate shame and "a gross violation
of public trust" whether the pretext be true
or false that Congressman cannot live decent
ly in Washington upon five thousand dollars
year. If it be true, as alleged, that the Wash
ington hotel and boarding house keepers are
exorbitant in their demands, they are likely to
raise them with the increase of congressional
salaries so that there will be just as much rea-
son for future rise, say to ten thousand dol
lars. as there is now for seven thousand five
hundred dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

1t seems that it is probable the proposed
visit of the President to the South, will take
place in no long time In anticipation of the
visit, the Legislature of Virginia, as mentioned
yesterday, has courteously invited the President
to pass through the State and enjoy the hoSpl-
taities of the people. Various cities and towns
in the South are already moving in the matter
We have no doubt the Chief Magistrate ofthe
country will be received every where with the
respect which is due to his position. Politics
or political feeling should have and will have
nothing to do, with the extension to the Pres-
dent of the good will of a section of country he
las not seen since the late war We hope it
may be an agreeable trip in every respect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Parliament of the Dominion o.: Cauada
assembled at Ottawa yesterday, and the Gov
cr:,or General delivered the opening speech
He alluded to the favorable prospects for the
building Of railway to the Pacific Ocean,
mentioucd the proposed extension and enlarge
ment Of the canals, aud stated that bills would
be submitted for amendment of the election,
criminal, shipping and inspection laws The
finances of the Dominion are in a prosperous
c2ndl,ion. He laid special stress upon the
great measure Of success which the efforts to
encourage immigration had met with. The
stream of settlers, he said, were steadily IN
creasing, and would add to the population
wealth and strength of the Dominion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

REVIEW OF THE WEATHER at Accotluk: IT.
GINA, for the month Of February, 1873 There
has been some very warm aud some very cold
weather this month; on the 4th the thermom-
eter rose to 63'; on the lth to 4S', and on the
10Th to So, and on the 24.h fell to = above
zero The aggregate cold for the month obSer-
vations being taken at ! a. m; and p. ~,
was 30'-G6 being the coolest February for three
or more years 1871 it was 340-l0;ln SD 1t was
320-l2. Amount of rain and melted SLOW was
400 inches Snow fell upon or 5 days, some
times very slight; depth of snow about 6 inches.
Rain fell upon three or four days.
c. DILLINGHAM;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

In reply to notification from the proper
committee that the Senate in extra session was
ready to proceed to business, the President re-
piled that he had no business for the consd-
Grafton of the Senate but few nominations he
would probably make within very few days
1t is the opinion of Senators that they will not
be detained beyond the middle of next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says: CA number of persons have
been made the victims of pickpockcts this
week, and have learned to their cost the value
of the warning issued during the early portion
of the week by the police authorities. 1t is
said that seven or eight empty pocketbookS
have been picked up near the Baltimore depot
with the past two days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Joseph B. Stewart yesterday instituted suits
ia the United States District Court at Wash
ington for false imprisonment against the
Speaker and the Sergeaut-at OF the
House, laying his damages at hundred thous-
and dollars in each case The design of the
suits. it is said, is to test the power Of either
honsc to imprison citizen for a matter not IN
volvipg a question of privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The question of rank between certain regu-
lar and volunteer officers of the navy, which
was some time since submitted by the Secreta-
~ of the Navy to the Attorney General has
been decided 10 favor Of the regulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

There can be little dout that the Carlists are
formidable enough to seriously endaDger the
permauence of the Republican Government in
Spain. At London it is believed that they
will eventually succeed iu placing Don Carlos
on the throne France has recognized them as
bclligerents, and their risings extend through
out nearly every section of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Secretary Boutwell,! asserts his right to issue
any portion of the forty-four millions OF the
legal-tender whenever he shall thlnk 1T
proper, but it will only be done as temporary
measure and without the intention ofperma->
nently infa!ing the currency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07
n 0 T l G E

In order to make change in business, the
firm of PKETZFELDER & BENDHElM offer
their we'll selected assortment of DRY GOODS
at greatly reduced prices,
those indebted to the house will please see
that their accounts are balanced as soon rs pos
sible. Remember the number, IA King st.
cuu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs is
iu receipt of dispatches from the Spanish Min
lister to France, informing him that the ambas
sailors of the different European Powers, at
Paris. will send collective note to Spain ex
pressing their belief that their Governments
will not hold diplomatic relations with him if a
federal republic is proclaimed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07
~ q I | G. Z
AlcxsnGriA, Va, MnrcE :

AcxanGria, Va, MHEcH w. =,
In accordance with the authority F'..'I' ~
me IS President by the rrso!uti rs AH'I a.
the part of the stockholders Of H." ';H ',s.,
exandria md Manassas und the Ly;E"'- -. go.
Danyillc Railroad Companies acr"(t'n! ~ H.
Of Assembly to iegalizc the conS"I'iHIIIn ~. II,
two companies under the name ana - an,n.,y.
Virginia and North CaroiAa R'.lroat .,..yrca
and to ratify the contract entered 'f,'? f1r.he:
said companies for The purpose; ana ~. - Bn4-1.
pursuance Of resolutions adopted by 'n rrn.-
of Directors of each o: the above man, .,nIS.
panies to that etf.c hereby rG}us,' i%s M al
holders of the Lynchburg ard Da"y!''pp aiir
the Orange, AleSsndris and Man'.Ssi, I';' .r. d.
Companies, who have become s:@ ,c.i.,,.t Com.
the Virginia and North Caroi.na k"!!' ,S,.. ci:y
pany, as above recited to :ssr" 'le IN .,a UAi
Of Lynchburg at II o'cIoc m on ls.ei
OF APRIL next, TO organize =sd t"' a..,,-,.
company, and to adopt such other ,bn ."I pr .:e:
MAJ be necessary and proper III tn nTp,
President O. a. s. M. and l.. i D. ~ -
NH 6-eotd ,b.virg con-
tracts Tp With The Company will please { 'F'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

A special dispatch from Berlin to the London
Times says that many of the Russian officers
and diplomats have left st. Petersburg tor
Asia and it is probable that the khlva cam
na;en will commence at an early day. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Southern claims commission yesterday
heard the claims of Albert circuit, of Fairfax
county, Va, for 81, All; G. P. Morse formerly
of Fairfax county, Va, 5000; John Caldwell,
Fauouier county, Va, s5,4S3, and John Will
Hams, colorei, Alexandria county, Va, s4l5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The convention that renominated Gen. Haw-
lev for Congress adopted resolutions condemn
ing corrupt practices among the members OF
that body, and condcmning the Increase OF Con-
occasional salaries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Advces from Gibraltar state that two hun
dred carbincers attached to the Spanish garrl-
son at San Rogue, city of Andalusia, seven
miles northwest of Gibraltar, attempted to
create rising in favor of Don Carlos, but the
demonstration was suppressed and the Offend
ers imprisoned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

In New York yesterday Judge B'atchford
epioincd the Credit Mobilicr corporation from
parting with any Of its assets until the claim OF
Fisk 5 widow is a1iudicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

1t is learned from Havana that since the es-
tablishmeut Ct the republic in Spain all sub
scriptions to the government loan have been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The season Is now at hand when the merchants
are supplying themselves with fertilizers tor
the spriug trade All varieties will be found
for sale in Alexandria, at the lowest rates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Since Congress decided not to Increase the
volume Of currency the Comptroller OF the Car
rcucy has but few applications for the organlza-
ton Of national banks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Cakes Ames continues to be one of the IKE
cutivc Committee of the Union Pacific L. Il.
company. Mr.. James Brooks, has resigned as
a government director.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

A dispatch from Washington says that there
is considerable contention among the Maryland
politicians for the Collectorship of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Union Pacific r. II. Directors have de-
cded not to grant any more passes to members
of Congress and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The anuual commencement of the medical
department of Georgetown College took place
Yesterday afternoon at Wallis Opera House,
which was crowded in every portion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The postofice known as Huntington City, "
in Prince George county Nd, has been chang
ed to Bowie by which name it will be here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

And now we have runor-Ellsc, doubtless,
that the Marquis Of Lor1c and the Princess
Louise have separated, and that the young
wifi. is ia religious retreat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Adutant General Vincent is not satisfied
with the review of his letter about the Freed
mems Bureau by Gen Howard. He has made
an elaborate reply, in which he makes quite
damaging statements as to the management of
IL p,,rn,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Richmond Enquirer says: Orders were
received at the yard at Norfolk yesterday
to commence work on the boilers and machn-
cry of one of the eight sloops-ofwar ordered
by Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

1t is stated that fifteen bills passed by Con-
gress arc lost by a pocket veto; that is, the
President declined to sign them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Gov. Whyte, of Md, says he had nothing to
do with the raising of the tolls on the G. 4 D.
Canal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The Marlboro, Nd. Gazette comments on
the unfortunate facility, too often exhibited, Of
signing petitions and letters of recommends
tinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

RETCHERS' .N'OTgGEo.
TIE ALEXANDRIA 1NAUGURATI
AN OPEN AIR CONCERT Attic NEW
MARKET HOUSE.

Tie grand Inauguration at Alexandria will
take place at the Market square next FRIDAY
EVENING.
The PRESIDENT BEEF reared by Mr..
George S. Ayre, the largest and fattcst of his
race, will be inauguratcd on the entrance o!
VIM. j. HOLLAND into his new stall music
will lend its charm to the occasion, and An open
air concert take place.
The Cabinet of the new President will be CON-
posed Of the most superior Mutt n, Veal, Pork
and Bacon, selected with grcrt care for his IL
auguration and guaranteed to be the fines! m"a;
that any market can offer.
All who desire to purchase the best of inca.
should attend.
The stall of Mr.. Holland, always noted for itS
tasteful fittings up, will be handsomely orns-
mentcd on the occasion.
In consequence Of official notification TIA; he
free distribution of barrel of lard will msSe
the occasion a gilt concert, end consequently re
be omitted.
At his new stall, Mr.. Holland will continue
to offer the finest of all Fresh, Corncd And
Smoked Meats Sausage, Puddngs, llog:.h""d
Cheese and Lard. Every article warranted 10
be rs represented, and at tic lowest market
prices. mn y"
M.ssrs HOLLAND, SCHUYLER and BEN
TER will treat their friends to II coII"il'" NJ l.
Rammcps restaurant, on the opening A!sa''
NH CT --.--
On Friday night shall occupy my nc" s.A''
No 81, IN the New Market House, an vii! nave
on exhibition there and for sale the next morn.
ing collection of butchers meats that ~. ""'"
NH J. ". BENTEE"
FINE MEATS-On Saturday morning, ;.%
Sth Instant F. MELCIlUR and NJ SCli' LH'
will occupy their new stalls in the Cat""ToA :.
front OF the New Market, They vi: h'T" %.
hand full stock Of fir IN m"st:, ~ GOO" J"
can be found. Mr.. Schuicr wit! 81" nav
fine lot OF old bacon. His stu are HoS' - s,''
20 M '.'
NOTICE-L. T. HELLML TIL, =. hi, ,;: :.::
No. y, Mt The east end Of the ~" N ;n.S:
the best FRESH MEATS with b"'to>.
LARD, &c, Sc All hi. mcs:s are %. ~
finest quality, and he invites .hc puh!!r a''.
friends and customers IN their WIS., - ':' -,
kct to call by ard see. NM
OSCAR F. BAGGETT, ,.,t.js Sos 40
New Market, dealer in frc-A rni c'.nr' ...r-.
smoked tongues. &c, vii, on ana "';"T I:
day, Mach lst 1872 have + r sal" AZ kim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Messrs. HOLLAND, SCHUYLER and BEN
TER will trent their friends To n COLLATION. nj !.
Rammel's restaurant, on the opening h!sat.
NH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

The new United States Hotel, to be erected
at Saratoga, it is stated, Willie the largest in
the world,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

Disastrous fires have recently occurred at
Blosbury Pa, and Lincoln, Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-07

U. S. SENATE The Senate met at IL M.
yesterday, and the oath Of Office was admins
tered to AIessrs. Jones Of Nevada; Ferry, of Con
necticut, and Wallcigh, of New Hampshire.
The committee appointed to wait on the Pres'-
dent reported that all the business he will sub
nit to the Senate will be Of an executive ma
ture. Mr.. Morton offered resolution declar-
ing that Mr. Caldwell, Of Kansas, was not
legally elected member Of the Senate and stated
that he would call itup to-day. MIR, Morton also
asked that the Secretary of the Treasury be
directed to furnish certain statistics of the trade
between the United States and Canada. OBJ
lection was made to the admission of Mr.
Spencer, of Alabama, by Mr. Bayard, who
stated that the seat would be contested by
Sykes Debate upon the case was continued
until 4:30 p ~, when the Senate adjourned