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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

JOHN F. CHAMBERLAIN lost his money in
California This distinguished sporting man 5
distinguished horse True Blue came to grief
there. John f., however, is not only turf
man, he is also gambler. In both New York
and Long Branch his establishments are ccle-
brated, and it is said-how truly we do not
know-that he paid a large sum to get the
President to come to his cottage by the sea.
His horse having broken down, and his gamb-
lng-hous being pretty we'll broken up, Mr..
Chamberlain has becu sued for rent, aud sees
his little game at once The rent due is ten
thousand dollars The Defendants plea, given
in the New York Express, is that the money
cannot be collected because the premises we're
rented to him for gambling purposes 1t is to
be hoped there is law that will reach that
landlord Bah Gnzctte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The telegtaphici news from Calcutta repre-.
senls a great want Of food in Bengal. One hall
the supply in the province had been exhausted,
and it is believed famine cannot be averted.
The Bengaiese live, it is true, mostly upon rice
or other cheap food, and have little means with
which to purchase high priced food; still, from
our abundance of -four, corn and corn meal we
might find market in India for a portion of
these products s-..' '.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The Senate Judiciary Committee will sit dur
ing the recess and endeavor to perfect bank
rupt act that will be free from the objections
urged against the law. The work Of recon
struction will be done by Messrs. Edmunds, of
Vermont, (if we'll enough, Thurman, of Ohio,
and Freiioghuysen, of New jersey all learned
in the law, and representing the interests Of
different sections. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

Secretary Richardson, 10 conversation yester-
day. gave ahopeful view of the condition OF
the frances Of the government BE said when
he wrote bis letter to Congress there was every
prospect of the stagnation of business seriously
affecting the operations of his department, and
though in measure such has been the case. be
is now encouraged, from various reasons, to ex-
pect more prosperous issue. Signs of reviv-
ing activity at home and in importations are
already perceptible in the revenues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The Havana "Diario," 10 announcing that
the Government at Washington has recognized
that the Virgiuius was not entitled to carry the
American flg, says: After this acknowledge
mcut not the slightest doubt ought TO remain
that the Virgluius was a lepa prize, aud her
crew Were pirates, whom the Spanish courts
justly treated as such, and the demands Of the
United States were unjust and unfoundcd. We
now expect the United States will give the re-
paratiop due to Spa in, and hope also Spain
will present other claims against the Uuted
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The Coal TRADE The quantity of coal
sent last week from all the regions was 223, 3S6
tons of anthracite coal, against pa, S44 tons
for the corresponding week last year. Decrease
for the week, Is, BIS tons. The whole supply
from all the regions, so far, is -, l24 ,S64 tons;
against 20 ,S35, 772 for the corresponding period
last year. Increase, l,2S9, lO2 tons, of which
759. 200 tons is anthracite, and 429 S97 tons
bituninous. The trade keeps up remarkably
we'll for The season, aud there is still some de-
maud for coal for the line. 1t is, however be-
ginning to slack rtf as the year draws to close.
The mild weather is also affecting the retail
trade in our cities to some xteut-4utaers
Journal ..-.-....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The opinion of the Attorney General of the
United States in relation to the nationality of
the captured steamer Virginius, is that the
Firginius was not legally entitled to fly the
American flag. But this fact did not, in the
opinion of the Attorney General, give Spain
the right to capture the steamer on the high
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

News has been received from San Domingo
that Gen. Gonzales has been elected President
of the republic. This result. changes the politi-
cal aspect of the country. 1t throws the doors
open for the return of the enemies of Baez, and
will put an end to the present revolution.
There are fears that the new administration
will endeavor to annul the SANTANA lease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

DlGGING FOR GOLD There are two colored
men, called respectively Henry and July, Iiv.
ing near the Rev. Isaac Loug i on Mill Greek,
10 this county, who have been digging for gold
for the last two years. The place of their re-
search IS in barren hillside, where they believe
large quantity Of the precious metal was hid
den long time ago by some one who had stoI-
ca it. Some Of their friendly white neighbors
have tried to persuade them that their under
taking is foolish and useless, aud that the re-
ward they seek may be found sooner by faith.
full labor on the farm, but they seem possessed
with the ilca that the gold is there, aud will
only work enough to get bread and some rag
ged clothing, when they return again to their
fruitless search. Rockingham Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

LYNCuBURa LOOKING Up-He who ques-
tons that Lynchburg is progressing has only to
look at the numerous commodious and orna-
mental buildings going up on every side, to be
convinced that her prosperity is sure ADD en-
during. We do not remember time When
more improvements were 10 progress, aud
though the financial panic has to some extent
retarded business, we have not heard Of a sin
gle failure, or of any body materially suffering
from its effects. -Ne,oS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

WASHINGTON News. Capt. j. f. Mitch
ener, the clerk in the dead letter office, who
was arrested few days since, charged with
purloiniug money from letters, had hearing
this morning before u S Commissioner }. }.
johnson. Special Agent Myers testified that
ne watched Kitchener while opening the dead
letters aud saw him take money therefrom and
put it in bis pocket, and afterwards found the
money upon him. Whichever was held for the
grand jury in $4,000 boudS.
The receiver of the Washington City Saw
iogs bank is paying twenty per cent. on depDs-
its under, and ten per cent. on sums over Fifty
dollars. This is the first distribution from the
assets The First National bank having paid
thirty per cent. will in January pay on all other
dividends. --Letter from Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

TIE SALARY BILL.-A great deal of dissat-
isfaction exists among members with reference
to the action of the House on the Salary bill.
Those who were in favor of salary Of $500,
equivalent to the old rate of pay and allowances,
as provided by the Hale bill, complain loudly
of the manner 10 which that bill was killed by
impracticabe amendments, and also of the way
the $4,000 substitute was forced upon them,
preventing square vote upon such measure
as they desired. Many who we're in favor of a
sweeping repeal of all salary increase voted
against the substitute because unwilling to sane
ton higher rate of pay than the old one, while
others of the same mind voted for it as the best
they could get The dilemma into which the
repealers were forced is attributed to want of
successful leadership, most of those attempting
to lead Oh their side being inexperienced new
members, or old ones who we're but variable on
the back pay question. The $4,000 compromise
was forced upon them by superior pariamen.
tary tactics backed by combination of mem
bers opposed to any repeal and those in favor
of letting the last Congress down as easy as
possible. It is not expected that any reduction
OF the salary authorized by the House will be
made in the Senate. : Wash. Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

A dispatch from West Chester, Pa, says:
Lord Massey had another hearing this even
ing before Alderman Whitehead, when both
charges we're withdrawn. He was discharged
and went home with Mr. Cope.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
ALEX.A.:NpRl q, VA:
-. /. S---+-Ass---+-e ~s
TUESDAY, DECEMBER %. 1873
A letter from Washington 10 the Baltimore

A letter from Washington in the Baltimore
Sun, says: Judging from present. Indications
the District of Columbia government Is
not likely to receive much benefit from
Congress. They will make no appropriation
until after, the books have been examined, and
no one accountant, no matter how competent,
can examine the books and give an Intelligent
statement 10 less than six months. So far as
the congressman are concerned, the majority
of them have the most kindly feelings toward
this District. and under more opportune cir
cumstapces would vote;forit large approprla-
tons. But in view of the demand OF the Be-
cretary of the Treasury for Increased taxation
they do not eljustiied in being liberal. Gen.
Babcook, the commissioner of public buildings,
asked for two million dollars to meet the ex-
penses of the rational government for improve
ments, aud the committee has reduced this de-
mand more than one, half
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The post office at 1ona, Fairfax county, Va,
on the Potomac, FIVE miles below Alexandria,
i, discontinued for want of candidate. The
last postmaster was Edward Daniels, editor of
the Richmond State Journal. The papers now
90 to Accotink. ........ ..,.. ..s.....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

A LII PERSONS ARE INVITED to visit
II our store and inspect the stock, whether
desiring to purchase ut the time or not, and they
may rely upon polite attention, and not being
pressed to buy. Full lines of samples Of any
kinds of goods will be sent to parties out of the
city, and express charges paid on cash pur
chases amounting t, $50 and over.
HAMILTON EAS YER s. SONS.
Ns- Samples supplied by mail on application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

Gov. Booth, as already announced, has been
elected to the U. S. Senate from California for
the long term. Judge Wager snti-railroad
candidate, but Democrat, holds the lead on
the balloting for the short term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The State Auditor of Kentucky informs the
General Assembly that the whole number Of
voters 10 the State is 2SS,2l6, of whom 24l,
l9l are white and Al l25 are colored.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

A Washington correspondent says the in
dications are that 1.-The social world OF Wash
ington will be very quiet this winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
DIX + GUUHS.
WYNN. N. BERKELEY

NV NJ. n. BERk LEY
w Has just received
large stock of DOM ESTlC DRY GOODS
embracing red and White Flanncls. Cassineres'
kerseys, Kentucky jeans, Brown and Bleacbni
Cottons, Fancy Prints, White and CoIored
Blankets. Grngisms Canton FIannels, &c, NJ
the very lowest cash prices. dec y
Owing t. the increas d demand for the eel
~ ebrated r. ECCA KID GLOVES
PKETZFELDER s. BENDHEIM have lust
received new supply of popular shades-one
and two buttons-st the nominal price of ST %
and 81 rs ,..... dec y
CPECIAL ATTENTION is called to the
- great bargains Offered in FUR5, CAR
PETS, PORTMONAIES, &c, at
PRElZfELDER s. BEN DHEIMS
Popular Dry Goods Store,
dec " l44 KING street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

A cable dispatch from The Hague announces
the end of the war in Acheen, the Sultan BAY
ING submitted ~ -. :. - .- '.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
CouDs ATTHE LOWEST POINT

Just from New York.
We have just returned from the market with
some as cheap goods, of every description, AS
were ever offered in this city. The
DRESS GOODS AND SuAWLS
we would call particular attention TO-
BLANKETS, all numbers and qualities.
FLANNELS, white, red and grey.
COTTON SHEET NGS III all wi,ilbs
CANTON FLANN Els bleached and bro,
and everything else to make our assortment
complete We invite all who want to make
purchases in our line to give US call. We
have the goods, and the prices are right.
Low l3 ID. +. WlTMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

President Grant is; expected to arrive IN
Washington to-day. '.N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
SAILED

SAILED.
Steamer Utility, Allyn's Point, by American
Coal Co.
Steamer George Fl Stout, Philadelphis, by +
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, by F A Reed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

HOUSEKEEPING GOODS-H Hotels, Steam
al boats and Public Institutions supplied with
the best and most durable articles, at moderate
prices. We keep large stock Of goods specially
adapted TO above wants.
HAMILTON EASTER s. SONS.
Gs-Sumples supplied by mail on application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

T ACES-We have determined to regain our
IL former prestige for having the best stock of
LACE GOODS in the city, and have this sea-
son imported very largely of them. With Us
will hereafter be found every NEW STYLE
OF LACE that comes out in Brussels, and 1T
reasonab prices.
HAMILTON EASTER s. SONS.
Gss-Salnples supplied by mail on application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
DIED.

DIED.
At his residence, in Essex county, Va, on the
23d of November, 1873, DR.. A. q d. ROY,
having Just entered the 10th year of his age.
He has followed five of his own dear family
across the river of death to mis- Fathers house
above, and left on this side of tho cold stream q
wife and three children, who feel the loss of a
devoted husband and kind and affectionate
parent He was consistent member of the Bsp-
list Church for thirty or thirty five years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

. MOTHS, CASSIMERES, &c. FOR MEN
" AND BOYS WEAR
In this dep .rtment will be found all the desir.
able and fashionable goods of The season, and
gentlemen may save IS to % per cent upon the
cost of suit of cl thing by letting the material
OF us.
HAMILTON EASTER s. SONS.
0-Sampes supplied by mail ON application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has
selected Judge r, W. Hughes as one OF their
delegates to the annual meeting Of the National
BOARD efTrade. which convenes in Baltimore
next month. In order to do this, as Judge
Hughes is not member Of the chamber, and
therefore could not constitutionally be chosen
delegate, he was selected as alternate IN the
place of General Joseph R. Anderson, one OF
the regular delegates, who stated that he
should be unable to attend, aud would arrange
with the Judge to go 10 his stead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Dec. 23.-Receipts OF
Wheat are light, and prices rule at yesterday s
figures offerings of ITO bushels, with sales OF
rod at 1885, ITO, l73 and lis for good to choice
samples. Corn is quiet; offerings of 2744 bush
els, with sales of white ut 63 for new, and 10 for
old, new mixed at 60, and old and yellow at 10.
Oats are in light receipt, with sales at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
Z NASSIM ERES.

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We have Just received beautiful assortment
of Cassimeres and Suitings, making our stock as
plete US At any time during the season. We
have always on hard the best makes of English,
French and German Goods and will furnish
Suits in the very latest styles, guaranteeing mt
and satisfaction.
oct 20 DE-. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
WGOU H-SD CGIL.

CoAL' coal,
We have now on hand and arc constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-~
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
tecmed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and N ut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is.
kept distinct from that of Others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use. Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
slate, 224O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Mcssrs Clarridge " Grlgg,, corner hing ana
Royal sts., or at the yards will be promptly flied
Il. j. MEHAFFEI j. Co,
jy17 Wharf and Yards. foot ii Queen st.
COAL COAL, . o0A1'
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lykens Valley Red Ash Coal.
Lorbe ry Red Ash Coal.
Shamokin Coal.
Henry Clay Mine Coal
Lee Mine w hite Ash Coal.
Delano Mine White Ash Coal.
Lehigh White Ash Coal.
Locust Mountain Goal, ..
Chestnut Red Ash Coal.
Chestnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal.
All of the best quality, and for sale ut lowest
market ratcs-2240 lbs to the ton.
Orders lett Mt 81 King street will be promptly
attended to. w. a. SHOOT,
jy LOTT Shoots wharf, foot Of Princess St.
HAVING disposed of my interest IN the
IA Wood and Coal Yard King street TO
John Leatherland, / shall continue the Wood
and Coal business al yards on the north ana
south colners of Union and Queen SITS. where
will always be on hand full supply Of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS OF tho
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail. o,>
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage Of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left nj the Office of the Alex
sndria Insurance Co., No. "a klng street. with
Col. Maryc, or ut Carridge u Grxgs Drug
Store, corner King and Royal Streets will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed:
jy 3-tf THOS. }. NJ EHAFf FL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

l)RETZF E LDEk u BEN DHRIM,
Sole Agents for the celebrated
S1&$1.25 Rebecca Kid Gloves
every pair wsrrsnted)
Are now offering their large and varied assert
ment OF Empress, Poplin, Vclours, Cashmere,
Me. mo and other DRESS GOODS at popular
prices.
Immense bargains given in Waterproof.
Huge inducements "a Cassimeres.
Special tAvors Black A lpEca
Tremendous reduction in White and Grey
Blankets.
Large decline in Plain and Twilled Flanncls.
ShAWLS.
Broche, Merino, Ottoman and other styles at
low figures.
CARPETS.
Brussels reduced from 81 50 10 81 40.
lngrnihs :. Is to w.
4" SHE to 73c.
" 62tc TO 5Oc.
New List Carpets at 62lc.
SUNDklES.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Underwear fine stock
Of Linen Sets, HandkercSicfs Hosiery, Ruti:,
Portmonaics, &c, ut II King St dec ~
NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS
ROBERT l. WOODS,
Purchasers are especially invited to call and
examine our stock OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
much of which was bought at the recently
duced prices, and consist of French Merinocs,
French Cashmeres, all Wool Reps, new style
Serges, Empress Cloths, Ba len Cloths, Popins,
Delaines, Alpacas, Rich Plaid, Tycoon Reps,
Sc. Also in
BLACK DRESS GOODS
we lave especial bargains in wide Black Cash,
mercs, Black all Wool Poplins, Black pure Mo-
hair, Real Crow Black Alpaca, French Black
Mouslin, with full line OF Gray and Second
Mourning Dress Goods
Our assortnen. embraces a great variety OF
colors including I'LL the desirable new shades.
Especial inducements offered to cash buyers.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23

PORT OF ALEXANDKIA, DECEM Der %.
SUN RosE"....... 7l3 NOON sET5.......... 8
| SUN SETS. 4. 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-23
NEWS OF TIL h DAY.
" 10 shov the very age and body Of the Tunes.

Two large trunks and one case, addressed
MADAME La Marquse De Noailles," wife of
the French Ambassador in Washington, we're
seized on the Havre steamer Europe at Now
York yesterday by the customs authorities. -
They were filed with costly silks, laccs, &c,
worth several thousand dollars. The officials
suspect that the Marquise's name was used to
deceive the officers by persons familiar with
the revenue laws The trunks were found in
possession of French lady passenger whom
the officer of the steamer accuses of acting for
a New York importer. a suit for forfeiture
will be commenced.
The money order department of the Cnciu-
natl post.office was robbed yesterday in broad
daylight, by three sneak thieves, Of $3.50 lying
on desk in envelopes. The desk is surround
ed by an iron lattice, which was covered with
paper. Two of the thieves attracted the ateu-
ton of the clerks and the third thief extracted
the bills from the packages and drew them
through the attice-work by means OF an IN
strument resembling pair Of tweezers. The
thieves escaped.
The Attorney General on Saturday recon-
meuded the following Ku-Klux prisoners now
confined at Albany for pardon, remarking that
they had Deen punlSneu Sulucleutly, auu ue
would try and give them welcome Christmas
present: VIM. Ram>ay, coufned nearly two
years; John Whitock, little over one year,
and Marion Fowler, who had been confined
just one year on Saturday. They are all from
South Carolina.
VIM. Harris, for many years one of the most
prominent fur dealers of Baltimore, died yes
terday, aged 90 years. The deceased was a
native of Russia, but came to the United States
sixty years ago, and was associated with the
Hudson Bay Fur Company and an intimate
friend of the late John Jacob Aston, Of New
York, and Pierre Choteau, Of ST. Louis. De-
ceased was highly respected.
The Church of the Pilgrims in New York
and the Clinton avenue Church, both Congre-
gationa, have threatened to suspend all de-
nominatioual alliance with Plymouth Church
and Henry Ward Beecher on account OF the
recent action of the latter in the Beecher-Tl-
ton matter.
Elk Mayor O4key Hall is in Judge Davis
Court in New York daily, waiting his turn.
He has been tried once but the jury failed to
agree. His conviction of intentional fraud is
doubtful. Grossly careless he certainly was.
In consistory 10 Rome yesterday the Pope
delivered an allocution and appointed twXvc
cardinals