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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03
CITY COUNCIL.

An adjourned meeting Of the City Council
was held last night, for the purpose OF consid
ering the revised laws of the Corporation, pre-
pared by MIR. w. L. Carne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03

The Board of Aldermen. after "a short session,
in which action upon sundry bills generally OF
a private character, heretofore acted upon by
the Common Council. was taken, proceeded to
the chamber of the Common Couuc! aud went
into Joint meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03

TIE FREE SCHOOLS OF THE STATE. The
County School Superiutendcnts' term Of Office,
for about one-half the counties of the State,
expires on the lst day Of January next. Among
them is Alexandria. The State Board of Ed
ucation will begin to make appointments on the
lOJh of December.
In relation to the public schools of the State,
Superintendent Ruffuer states that the aonual
reports tor the year closing August 3lst are
much more favorable than was apprehcnded.
The aggregate enrolment for the year was
smaller than the year preceding and 10 some
COUNTIES the unfavorable action OF the supervls-
ors and the low maximum of local taxation al
lowed by the former law occasioned a paralysis
in school affairs; but in large majority OF the
counties there was decided advance III ber-
alily on the part Of supervisors and iu the co,
operative spirit of the community, and what Is
better STILL an improvement iu all that gives
value 70 the schools themselves. The Income
and expenditures of the year were not materl.
ally different from what they we're the year
preceding. "-FreelcricksJwg Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03
VIRGINIA GOVERNORS. The people Of Vir.

VIRGINIA GOVERNORS. The people Of Fir
riuia who have always manifested a commcn-
liable pride in the history aud achievements of
their public men, land what State has more
reason for the indulgence of such pardouable
vanity will be grati6ed to know that the Sc.
cretary Of State is making good progress in col
lecng portraits of our former Governors, for
exhibition and preservation at the Capitol. 1t
will be pleasure to every Firginan who may
visit the Capitol in future, to look upon the
we'll portrayed ineamentS of the men who
have SuccesSively, filled the first office in this
ancient Commonwealth, from the days of Pat.
rick Henry, our first elected Governor, and
who have contributed so much to illustrate IA
history to which we may point with pride. 1t
has been the custom Of some other States thus
to honor their Governors. New York, Cou-
pcc,cut, and Tennessee, that we know of, and
perhaps others, do this. We have seen the por,
traits OF all the Governors of Connecticut, since
independent government began there, adorn-
ing the walls Of the old State house at Hart
ford We hope soon to see our more beautiful
Capitol supplied with faithful portraits of the
living aud dead Governors Of Virginia These
will lend additional attraction to that stately
building. .-Lynchburg Vuytnian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03

N7EW GOODS JUST OpENED-Tweeds,
~ Kerseys, Cassimeres, Fannes, Blesched
md Brown Cottons, Ca-t ton Flannels Bed
Rlapkets Shawls, sc. Tne above goods will be
sou ~ 'No WM. n. BERKLEY,
o7 "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03

DEc1s1oN.-On Tuesday, Judge J. N. Herd-
rrn, 10 the County Court, rendered decision
declaring an act passed by the last Legislature,
aud approved March 25th, 1878, entitled, An
act to Amend and he enact Section OF an act
passed March Sd, 1866, providing for Adjust,
ment Of Liabilities arising under Contracts and
Wills made between lst day of January, 1862,
aud the 10th day of April, 1865 unconstlt,u-
tiona and void. The act provides that the
courts, on motion in a summary manner, may
open judgments and DEGREES already rendered,
even after they had gone to execution and set,
tie the depreciation at which the claims should
be discharged in certain cases given IN the act
aud the question came up 90 two motions
Upon argument, the court rendered its decls
ion, which was able, learned and exhaustive,
aud cordially endorsed by all the bar present,
Including the Speaker OF the late House, who
~ reply 10 judicial thunders from the bencn,
whispered to bystauder: He cannot shake
bis CORY locks and Cooley's Limitations at me
and say | did it. "-Staunton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-03

CONSIDERING A proposal. "A few days
ago fascinating young lady wishing to visit
Llyuchburg at the time of the meeting OF stock
holders in that city, forgetting she was address,
lug an eligible widower in the person OF an old
acquaintance, asked him if he could loao her
certificate of stock emitting her to free ride
over the railroad, Certainly" he REPLIED
provided you are willing to travel under my
naue" With the blush which mantIed her
cheek came the posing retort; .Thank you,
SIR will consider your proposal" Ii a suit
Tor damages grows out of the proposal we
lave cited, the railroad company ought to De De
made party defendant and mulcted Id the
sum Of Sl0,O0O.-- Warrenton Index.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

A CHANCE FOR JUSTICE IN LOUISE
ANA.-Whether the McEnery party is
altogether deserving of sympathy and
respect for the position they occupy in
Louisiana politics. they are pretty Ger
tain to receive it in the course it is
proposed to pursue at the present juno
ture. The Kellogg Government is I'M
questionably usurpation F; if ever the
Federal Government could be right in
leaving State prey to internal dis
sension and violence, the President
would have been justified in leaving
the two factions to fight it out among
themselves in Louisiana. No matter
what principles may underlie the DIFF
ferences between the two, the Kellogg
party had resorted to fraud to. obtain
power, and could only, we believe,
have maintained the possession by Fed
eral aid. Even with Federal support
it is by no means certain that the
usurping government could have main
tanned itself without utter ruin to the
prosperity of the State, if the opposi-
tion-which is undoubtedly formida-
ble, if not the largest numerically
should be disposed to resort to arms.
But Mr.. McMnery counsels submission.
sit would be-" he says; ''but folly and
madness to interpose any resistance
likely to bring us into conflict with the
national authority" 1t is more than
that; it is wise to refrain from such re-
sistance if the only motive were to Sc
cure the sympathy of the country at
large. The appeal they make by their
present attitude to the justice of Con-
gress cannot be without it's effect next
winter. The outrage which is now in
ficted upon them by the President will
inevitably bring about reaction in the
public MUD Which they may, if they
are wise in other things, sa use as tt
put their enemies under their feet, ant
bring peace and prosperity back agair
to their unhappy State.-[N. Y. Eve
ming Post Grant Radically
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

SPANISH LovERs.-The jealousy and
tyranny of the Spanish lover rshus-
band is proverbial; yet it struck me
that, in Spain, women have the upper.
hand, and enjoy greater degree OF
liberty than they do in France. The
behavior of the men towards them APP
peared to be very humble and submits
sive; they are most scrupulonsly exact
and punctual in paying their addresses,
and express their passion in verses OF
all kinds. From the moment they
have laid their hearts at some beauty's
feet, they are no longer allowed to
dance with any one save their great
great grandmothers. They may only
have converse with women OF fifty
years of age, whose ugliness is beyond
the shadow of a doubt. They may no
longer visit house in which there is a
Young woman. A most assiduous Wis
itor will suddenly disappear, and not
return for six months or year, be-
cause his mistress had prohibited him
from frequenting the house: he IS as
welcome as if he had left the evening
before, no one takes the least offence
As far as any one can judge at first
sight, I should say the Spanish women
are not tickle in love; the attachments
they form frequently last for years
After a few evenings passed In any
house, the various couples are easIl!
made out and are visible to the nakee
eve, If the host wishes to see Madam
-, lie must invite Mr.. -, and nc
: cersa.. The husbands are admirabl.
civilized, and equal the most good-nat
ured Partisan husbands; they displa.
none of that antique Spanish jealous!
,, which has formed the subject OF s.
, many dramas and melodramas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Castor Sulphur Springs.
VvHE PROPRIETOR OF THE CASTOR

FVHE PROPRIETOR OF THE CASTOR
T. Sulphur Springs announces that he
has enlarged and improved his accommo-
dations for guests the ensuing season. and
that he will he able to entertain with all
the comforts of home any number who
shall seek The Springs for either health or
pleasure. Families can be supplied with
private apartments, and ladies with rooms
secluded and comfortable. The table will
be supplied bountifully with the best to
be had. Good saddle and harness horses,
hacks apd buggies, and attentive hostlers
will be found at the stables, and the
roads, having been repaired, will afford
good drives. Those seeking relaxation
and amusement will find q spacious ball
room, bowling alley, billiard tables, &c,
ready for their use. The adjacent forests
abound in game, and the Bayou Castor,
running near by, is noted for its fine
fishing. *
The waters of the CASTOR SULPHUR
SPRINGS are known to have great effica-
cy in correcting arrangements of the di-
gestive organs. In all cases of general de-
bility, it's Alternative and tonic effects are
marked, prompt and satisfactory. The
most obstinate cataneous diseases unfail-
| ingly yield to its influence it properly
used. Chropic rheumatism, neuralgia and
old ulcers may BIZ promptly mitigated and
often radically cured by judicious use Of
these waters.
| The Springs are situated about IS miles
northwest of Harrisonburg and 20 miles
southwest Of Columbia. A regular line of
stages will run twice q week between Co.
lumbia and the Springs. Recent i'm
provements on the roads and bridges rem
der the Springs easy OF access to all kinds
of carriages from every direction.
Board per day for adults. 90
Board per week for adults. 90
Board per month for adults. .-..--. 40 90
Drafts payable on the lst day of Janua-
ry, 1874, given by responsible parties on
responsible merchants, will be received
for board THOS J. HOUGH,
i May Z, 1973-3m. Proprietor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

HERo1NEs AND HERoINEs.-We read
of the golden deeds of those noble wo-
men whose names are known in the
uttermost parts of the earth, and feel
proud of them, and do them homage.
These high, heroic minds-these self
appointed martyrs-claim our highest
respect. But there is another heroism
than that which is seen of all the world
a heroism rare among men; common
among women-women OF whom the
world never hears; who, if the world
discovered them, would only draw the
veil more closely over their faces and
their hearts, and entreat to be left
alone with God. How many thousand
true heroines may exist now of whom
we shall never hear. But still they are
there. They SOW in secret the seed OF
which we pluck the flower and eat the
fruit; and know not that we pass the
sower daily in the street-perhaps
some humble, addressed woman, earn
ing painfully her own small sustenance.
She who nurses bedridden mother
instead of sending her to the work
house. She who spends her heart and
her money on a drunken father, a reck'
less brother, or the orphans OF u kins'
man or friend. She who-but why
90 on with the long list of great little
heroism, save to commemorate one more
form of great little heroism-the com
l mouest, and yet the least remembered
G of all-namely,' the heroism of an aver
= age mother9 All! when l think of Thu
: last broad fact, gather hope again TO
y poor humanity; and this dark worl'
' looks bright, this diseased world look
q wholesome to me once more-becaus
what ever else it is or is not full OF,
lis at least full of mothers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
NOTICE..

OFFICE DEP. Cot. U. S. INT, Rev.
Alexandria, June 6, 1873. !
T)ARTIEs INTERESTED WILL TAKE
Il notice that the United States Special
Tax on Liquor and Tobacco Dealers is now
due aud payable at my Office in this place.
A. A. MILLIKEN,
June 1I-2t. Dep. Collector
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
Katie, Frank Pargoud and Natchei
A CALL

OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE LOUISE
ANA CENTRAL STEM RAIL ROAD
COMPANY.
TN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESO-
luton of the Board Of Directors of
the Louisiana Central Stem RAJ lroad
Company, passed at Cheneyville u the
9TH inst, directing the President bf the
Board to call !. meeting of q = tho
stockholders; 1 therefore, in q cord-
ance with said resolution, reqdk IT all
the stockholders of said Com fany to
assemble at it's domicil, in the Town Of
Alexandria, on the 18th day of JUNE
next, for the purpose Of electing q new
Board of Directors, and the TRANSACT
ton of such business as may be brought
before them.
GEORGE w. STAFFORD,
May l4-lm. President.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
Notice J.

T HAVE LEASED THE PASTURE N
Il the rear of the Town from Mr.. A w.
McLaurne. It will be kept as Il pasture.
Charges will be seventy-five cents a head
per month, paid at the expiration of each
month. Persons having cattle in the pas
tire will settle past dues and arrange for
the future. The gates will be attended
by my son Montfort.
May 81, 1873. A. COCKERlLLE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

eY- Want of prudence is too fire.
ouently the want of virtue; nor is there
on earth more powerful advocate Tor
vice than poverty.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

~ Pickpockets at Vienna are trying
to throw the American department. into
the background.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

Is The craving for sympathy is the
common boundary line between joy and
sorrow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

For Rent.
A NICE, COMMODIOUs muA
II and comfortable dwell f e. |fEf
ling, on moderate terms, is s.sseHY
offered for rent. The house ssssszzzsz-sas
is situated on the corner of Sixth and
Murray streets, Alexandria contains
FIVE rooms, besides a kitchen, store
room, cistern and large lot for a gar
den. Possession given at once. For
particulars apply at this office to the
June IL. EDITOR.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
NEW THIS DAY.
TEMPERATURE

AS REPORTED BY FERGUSON & scHNACK
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

MORE PARTICULARS.
Up to the hour of going to press no
examination has taken place; and Nor
ton is still confined in the city Jail
- [South. Western Telegram.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

to censure his own commander for the
want of pluck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18
: neral Bragg's Battle Order.
,,1r,G DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD OF
sIih' MURFREEsBoRo.

.oncrans came from Nashville and
bos1nttt he advanced Confederate posts
pushetuh a north side of Stone river, I'M
up 70 .5s s two armies stood facing. A S
I'll Ih uonnroached nearer and nearer the
they ap IF each became of more interest
des,sn ether. AS it was General Bragg's
70 lno ese to lead his opponent up to a
p1fpE;u0' noint by remaining on the de-
efls tive and then spring suddenly for
~ ed and
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-06-18

feel it my duty to carry the gallant Major
back after the war and marry him to the
heroine who saw him burn the paper; but
as it is all fact, and the Major is an incor'
rigible bachelor, shall have to be con-
tent to end where / am.-[Colonel Geo
w. Gift, in the Memphis Ledger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-22
A HIGH-ART LITIGATION.
Painting the Lakes of Killarney and Su-
ing for Payment-A Case for Art
lists and Art Connoisseurs.
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
Trials Before Recorder Hackett- Orders in Bank
ruptcy-National Bank Depositories-A
Fraudulent Bond Case-Decisions.

An important conviction was obtained in the
General Sessions yesterday. Henry Alexander, a
professional receiver of stolen goods, was tried
and found guilty. ana Recorder Hackett sentenced
him to the State Prison for five years. 1t appears
that three clerks in the employ of f. B. Claim &
Co. were in the habit of stealing goods and selling
them to Alexander.
Philip Newman, who has been indicted for con
spring to defraud the United States by attempting
to enter into a fraudulent bond, appeared yester-
day before Commissioner Shields and gave bail in
$4,000 to take his trial when called upon.
The Grand Jury of the United States Circuit Court
submitted to Judge Biatchford yesterday an i'm
portant presentment in reference to the affairs Of
the Waikiki National Bank. They recommend a
change in the law, by which examiners Of ma
tiOnal banks shall in future be officers OF the
United States and paid by the national government
A case was tried yesterday in the Court OF Com
mon Pleas, before Judge Loew, in which an artist
recovered $1,000 for painting picture the party
for whom 1t was painted having repudiated his Or
der and refused payment. The result carries its
own moral with it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-22
LAKES OF KILLARNEY.
Painting q Picture One Thing and
Paying for 1t AnOther-Justice Shields
h. Art saA

Painting a Picture One Thing and
Paying for 1t Another-Justice Shields
the Artist.
Some two years ago Henry @. Bispham, the ar.
tist, had in his studio an outline drawing OF the
Lakes OF Killarney. Mr.. Thomas Keech, strollng
into his studio, saw this outline 1--WE are now CIV
ing the story of the artist, and the fancy seized
him to have it painted An arrangement to this
effect was quickly made, and the price fixed at
$1,000. Mr.. Bispham painted the picture. It was
placed on exhibition at the Century Club. Mr..
Keech came there with his wife, and told her that
he had this picture painted as surprise for her.
She, being an Irish lady and familiar
with the Lakes of Killarney, expressed her.
self greatly pleased with the fidelity and
artistic finish OF the painting. After hanging
while in the exhibition window OF Sausse. on
broadway, Mr.. Bispham took the picture to the
residence of Mr.. Keech and hung 1t in their parOr,
Mr.. and Mrs. keech however, being absent at the
time. The artist waited till their return, and then,
10 mis- surprise, Mr.. Keech told him he did not want
the picture and denied ever having ordered it.
Not being willing to let the matter drop here Mr..
Bispham brought suit against Mr.. Keech to compel
him to pay Tor the picture. The case was tried yes
terday, before Judge Loew, holding Trial Term Of
the Court OF Common Pleas. The testimony Tor the
plaintiff was an extended elaboration OF the facts,
as above stated For the defence was set up
general denial. The jury was out but short time,
when they brought in verdict for the full amount
claimed, with interest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-22
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WALL
KILL.

The Alleged Dcfalcations OF the Presf-
dent and the Cashfer-Imp port a mt Pre-
sentiment by the Grand Jury OF the
United states Circuit Court-severe
Criticism Upon Ex-Comptroller or Cur
rency neutrality-suspicious. ms 10 the
appointment Of National Bank Ex-
aminers.
Yesterday the Grand Jury Of the United States
Circuit Court appeared before Judge Blatchford
and handed to His Honor the following important
presentment in reference to the affairs OF the Wall
kill National Bank and the alleged defalcations OF
the President and the Cashier OF that establish
ment:-
Southern District OF Near York, So. THE jurors Of
the United states OF America wlthin and for the
district and circuit Aforesaid on their oath pre-
sent. that on their investigation OF complaints
against certain officers OF the Waikiki National
Bank certain facts were ELECTED which, in the
opinion OF the jurors Aforesaid, make Ii proper
that they should call attention to the gross neglect
of duty both on the part OF the late Comptroller Of
the Currency, A. X. Hulburd, and certain directors
of the said bank IL appears from the evidence,
and from the letter OF Mr.. HulDurd to the Presi-
dent and Cashier OF said bank, that as
early as February IA, 1871 the bank was
In an insovent condition. It appears by the letter
OF the Comptroller, copy OF which Ia hereto an
nexed bearing date February a. 1871, that the re-
serve OF the bank was then $2s, $50 short and that
the cashier committed forgery In statements rem
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-22

happens tnat the prosecution are apie 10 auuuCe
sucn cIear PROOF as the Jury naa III .anS
case lot the professional receiver ID snrc"u
anu cautious IN MS operations, malntains
Iespectuoie appearance, ana can Dring nos1
vi witnesses 70 prove MS general g0od cnaraCte.
Inc eviuence ia TINS case was That II. Is Ciamn ~
70. nau among tnelr employees three youths, naMeu
nom them and sold them to the prisoner at greatly
reduced prices. The particular allegation IN the
lndictment was that on or about the l2tn OF De-
cemDer Alexander received piece OF Empress
CLOTH valued by Mr.. Dunn, member OF the firm,
hauo haan an" tS,a W sUs,g ma hnowiag :, ~
District Attorney Russell called Dewitt @. Dew
who said that on the 9th Of December he stole the
anS % gooas ia question from Vanns store
u IL ",a W Ss s'oie W SUI
49, ts ny Wouiu mov .ahe ~ .heh, pue
n avpu s , Ua,raee piace IN .n Eig n,h
n t ~, "ues' anu on .nc olns VI snv ast
~ v'u y, W INC paso ne paoe anu as ~,
vi 20 @ ns Siv ioa sne piece VI g1ous WIFI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-22
YoREvILLE POLICE COURT.
An Alleged Receiver OF Stolen Goods I'm
q Tight Corner.

An Alleged Receiver Of Stolen Goods in
= Tight Corner.
On the night Of the nth instant burglary was
perpetrated on the premises No. 45e Broadway,
owned or occupied by Richard Richards. On the
second floor was stored large quantity Of black
silk velvet goods, $4,000 worth Of which the
thieves took with them. The following day
Oficer Cassidy, OF the Twenty-frst pre-
cinct, to whose sagacity and watchfulness alone
Is due the recovery Of some OF the stolen property
Thirty fourth street saw Herman Godstein act
ing In q very suspicious manner, ana made up his
mind something wrong was going on. An old man,
named Gallagher, who owns truck, was employed
by G0ldstein to cart two boxes empty from
Martin DOnahue's, No. 4s0 Third avenue, where he
purchased them, TO No. 400 East Thrty0urth street,
a portion Of which house was vacant at that time.
About half an hour thereafter the boxes were again
removed, and taken by Gallagher to ISL Third av-
enue, the basement OF which Is let by Henry A.
Van Ness as a storeroOm. Goldstein had hired 1t
for week, saying IL would save him the trouble OF
taking the two boxes before alluded to to Harlem.
In this place Goldstein was arrested and
the boxes opened when sixty pieces OF the
velvet stolen from Mr.. Richards store, and valued
at $4,000, were found therein. piece OF the
same velvet was also found by Captain Williams in
a closet at 403 East Thirty-fO street. Yester-
time he having been remanded to give the police
q chance to ferret out the others more directly en-
gagged In the robbery; but they were unsuccessful.
Justice Bixby committed the accused In default OF
IS, 900 bail, pensing an examination demanded by
his counsel, Abe Uummeil.