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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13
MARINE DISASTER.
sHYKESED.

In Washington D. c., January 22l. ls77%& lr
PARKER, of Stanton, Va, to Miss NELL.
E. PARKER, of Lcesburg, Va.
[Leesburg and Stanton papers please COPY.
In Washington, yesterday, by Rev. pr. A..
olson, DAVID Z. SMITH, Of BIoomng.a.
Illinois, to REBECCA f. P1GGOTT, OF Lo-.
doun county, Va.
On the 29,h of january, 1873, by Rev c. :
Steptoe. Mr.. THOMAS w. PAIR, !ormy..~
of Culpeper CO., now OF Austin, Texas, 10 ~.
4. +. GREEN, eldest daughter Of A. NJ. Gree
deceased, late of Culpeper county.
At the residence of VIM Harris, esq, ~ 4.
I'D ultlmo, by Rev James Brannn, Mr.. b y
STEWART. of Cuipeper county, 10 Miss Ap,
PHIA SANFORD, Of Spotsylvanis county
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ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1878.
The Electoral Vote.

The Electoral vote for President and Vice
President was counted by the twoHouses Con
gress in Joint session yesterday. The Senate, pre-
coded by the Sergeaut-at-Arm went to The Hall
ofthe House of Representatives. Vice President
Colfax took the Speaker chair, and the count
ing went on without interruption until the
State Of Georgia. was reached. MIR. Hoar
made the point that the three votes cast tor
Horace Greeley could not be counted. The
vote of Mississippi was objected to by Mr..
Trumbull on account Of some informally 10 the
Governors certificate The Senate retired to
its own Chamber, and each House deliberated
on these points. at $3.50 P NJ. another joint
session was held, and both Houses having de-
termned that the certificate attached to the
vote of Mississippi was sufficient, it was count
ed There being non-concurrence as to the
three votes for Horace Greeley from Georgia,
they were ruled out. Objection being made to
the vote of Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas and
Texas, the joint convention again dissolved,
and each House delberated upon the several
points When they meet again the vote OF
texas was cOuQCeu, alSO ttiit VI IlOilud euclC
being no concurrence as to the vote Of Arkansas
and Louisiana, neither was counted.
The result in full was announced as follows
by the Vice President:
Whole number of Electoral votes 366, of which
majority is 1874. Of these 349 votes were
cast for President and 1852 for Vice President
The vote for President was as follows: For
u. S. Grant, 2S6, for B. Gratz Brown, u.s. for
Thomas A. Hendricks. ~, for I. }. jenkins, 2;
for David Davis, l. The vote for Vice PIesi
dent was as follows: For Henry Wilson, 2S6;
for B. Gratz Brown, Al; for N P. Banks, /;
for George w. Julian, s. for John NJ. Palmer,
3; for Thomas +. Bramlette, 3: for w. s.
Groesbeck, |; for A. H. Colqut, 5, for Willis
3. Macheu, l.
The Vice President, therefore, declared u.
S. Grant elected President and Henry Wilson
elected Vice President for the term of four
years from the 4th day of March, 1873.
There was not much interest taken in the
ceremony by the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

THE LEGISLATURE When under the in
fuence of temptation principle is sacrificed, it
requires 10 profound understanding to measure
the danger to the interests that are involved.
1t may be matter of speculation, interesting to
some, to calculate the probabilities Of results
when no data is furnished more reliable than
the happening of fortuitous circumstances which
will control for good or evil, but the matter ap-
pears much more serious to those who consider
that upon them depend the ruin or salvation of
the State. This danger appears in the Legls
lature in an unusual shape, and the effect rath-
er curious. The members seem to be tempted
to do nothing rather than incur the opprobium
of an act which may be unpopular. That they
are confronted by difficulties is apparent, and
ii is equally clear that in their efforts to meet
them they are to be governed by considerations
of future political preferment. Whatever re-
mote risk member may run by neglecting to
do anything he would run far greater by tax
ing and maintaining decided position upon
many of the important questions that should be
disposed of. He is willing to do violence to his
own inclination therefore rather than assume
the responsibilities of any measure that it is
fashionable to call unpopular. Viewed from an
entirely selfish stand point, short sighted wis
dom might pronounce this judicious. 1t may
retain them in Office little longer, and that is
reason enough for the course, but more wan
ton tampering with the welfare Of the State it
is impossible to conceive.
Now if this spirit holds. and there are no in
dcations that it is on the decrease, what will
come of it? Under it the country becomes
more perplexed and alarmed, confidence is worn
out with waiting, and every couvulsive struggle,
after an abortive effort, makes the situation
more hopeless, and our position the more con.
temptible.
More than ninety days of the present session
have been consumed in quibbles and matters of
trihing import and occasionally the considera-
ton of questions of sufficient importance to de-
mand an immense amount of talking but no ac-
ton, every member thinking it suitable occa-
sion for him to say something for the ear of his
constituents. Well might they heed the iDjuuc-
ton of our Saviour to His Apostles beware
of much speaking and vain repetitions.
1t would be highly improper to undcrate the
wishes and opinions of the people. They are
entitled to very high regard, but is the fact to
be ignored that the legislator is selected to rep
resent the people by reason of some Inherent
fitness in himself for the position? Is be to be
only mouth piece to express the opinion of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13
~ o Il l c E.
l have refttcd and thoroughly rcpair"G
"DfD CA ERON DlSYl II,FRf :

l have refttcd and thoroughly rcpair"&
"OLD CAMERON DlSrlLLER(,
and added thereto large Copper Still, w'!ra
enables me To produce the PUREST And BE>I
MALT WHISTLES made in this country.
have resumed full operations, and Am pre-.
pared To sell To the trade on favorable terms,
either free or in bond
The special attention Of dealers is Gale! I
my brand of
DARLINGTON RYE WHISKEY,"
made from No ! bolted rye Hour. SnmpI".
sen. free o. charge if desired or can be seen a:
my store No IS King street, AleNnnlria, W.,
or nj 2. & Ii. D. FegAn's, No. iGG Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. G. Am the origin
inventor OF this brand, and IL there has h"e@
put on the market AN imitation thereof, | hay"
been induced to have the said brand c"rt'
rightcd.
Having an experience Of twcnty-thrcc yea,
in the Manufacture OF Liquors. and using u,
best Grain, | challenge COMPETITION.
guarantee all liquors s"ld by me 20 civ" .a,.
isfaclion As reprcsentcd if not, they can be- re-
turned and the money shall br refunded.
l have now in store and Tor sale To the trric-
ARLINGTON RYE WlIiSkEl.
CAMERON
LONE STAR
MAGNOLIA
MOUNTAIN
All the above brands ar" Of my own iistii!a-
ton Also in store and for sn!c-
MOORE'S PURE RE.
E0BiSS Z n, u RurFs DO.
RAMEY SCOTCH WHISKEY.
HOLLAND GIN.
JAMAICA Rum.
PORT and SHERRY WINES.
Thankful To my friends for past inror$, | =.
specttuliy solicit their future patronage. h".r
leased warehouse No. IS King street, Al"Aa1.
dr;a, Va, where | will be glad to see NJ! M
friends
dar II Drr PETER EFGAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

A reporter Of the New York Herald had in
terviews with leading Cuban patriots in that
city on the effect of the abdication of the throne
of Spain by Amadeus, and the construction OF
republic, upon affairs 10 Cuba and the per
manency Of republic in Spain. They all agree
iu thinking that it will hasten the liberation Of
Cuba, aud complete the abolition Of slavery in
that island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

In his ''explanation" made before the Cred
it Mobier investigating committee, Mr.. Col
fax says in reference to the deposit Of 81, zoo
at the First National Bauk in Washington,
that $500 of it was paid by his step-tather, Mr..
Matthews, in part payment Of debt aud that
the remaining $1,000 was received by him
from Mr.. Nespitt, of New York, as a coutrl-
button toward his Legitimate campaign expen-
ses in Indiana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

Referring to the contemplated visit of the
President, to the South, the Lynchburg Vir-
ginian says I'VE sincerely hope that he may
receive such evidences of good will tor the
Office and government he represents as will dis
pei many of the illusions with which interested
parties have Invested the people of the South,
and return, not only with clearer apprehension
of the true condition Of things here, but more
decided purpose to use all the powers Of his
office to secure the ends of justice and good
government in this much maligued and miSgov
erned section"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The colored people, it is said, are taking
much interest in the contest now going on in
Cuba and have spoken out with great warmth.
Mass meetings have been held in Boston, New
York and Philadelphia, at which resolutions
have been adopted rendering sympathy and aid
4 meeting is to be held in Baltimore tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

There was meeting Of colorcd people in
Washington yesterday, at which resolutions
were passed opposing colored cmmigra,iou and
denouucing the schemes of the American Colo
nization Society. The resolutions also condemned
the action of the Virginia authorities in remov-
ingJ ohm Syphax, of Alexandria, from the coun-
ty cIerkship. The public are acquainted with the
narticulars Of the last named matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

Fung-Wing Chinese mandarin of the fifth
class, and who is graduate Of Yale College,
was before the Senate foreign relations COM
mittee yesterday and made an eloquent speech,
in perfect English, on the educational interests
of China, as involved 10 our intercourse with
the people of that county. He was listened to
with great attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The Washington Chronicle says: Some
thing over Sl7O,0OO,000 of the new five per
cent. loan has been taken. It is thought that
there was not thoroughly good understanding
between the various parties to the Syndicate,
or the loan would have been completed within
the three DAYS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The Lynchbnrg Republican says:-"We
have heard within few days Of number Of
Virginians who have returned from Texas
thoroughly disguised with their experience OF
Western life One of them, Mr.. Jones, Of
Bedford, declares his determination to live and
die on Virginia SOIL Take it all iu all, Fir-
ginians had better stay at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The proceedings Of Congress, yesterday, III
relation to counting the electoral votes were
conducted in good spirit throughout The
vote of Arkansas was thrown out by reason of
non-concurrence between the two Houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

An ingeDiousIy drawn laud-g bill has
been introduced in Congress by Senator AL
corn, of Mississippi Ia long series Of
whereascs it is set forth that large tracts Of
land in northwestern Alabama are of no &C,
count to anybody, aud winds up with resolve
that the Government give all this domain tol
little or nothing to the Elyton, Coruth aud
Tennessee River railroad 1t is supposed to
be very valuable after the Government gives it
nuov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

Collector Robinson and eight democratic
judges of Lexington, KY, we're arrested yes
terday by the U. S. marshal, charged with re-
fusing to receive the votes Of coored men at
the recent municipal election, and it is said the
authorities at Washington are determined to
prosecute vigorously all cases under the En-
forcemeut Act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The first train, was passed over this new
branch of the B. & 0. Railroad between the
Point of Rocks and Washington on Saturday
last, conveying officers and others. In short
time regular way train will be put on for the
accommodation of the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

Holloham and Nicholson, the two men ar
rested In Baltimore, charged with the murder
of Mrs Dampley, 10 that city, have been ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty. They will be-
tried next month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

In the Senate yesterday a veto message was
read from the President. stating his objections
to the bill for the relief of the sufferers by the
destruction of the salt works near Manchester,
Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

Forney says the new Constitution of Penn
sylvaoia, however excellent, cannot be adopted
by the popular vote 10 opposition to the wishes
of the politicians Ia fact, the better it is the
more it is to be defeated at the polls, or at least
counted out next FALL"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

There is less Of mere 'partizan politics, y
discussed just at this time, in the newspapers,
than there has been before for long period.
Men have something else to attract their at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

the people, which it is impossible to determine;
a mere weather-cock to show how public opiuion
blows, and are the affairs of government to be
administered upon basis so huctuating? Opin-
ions such as these, and action based thereon,
have always been, and must necessarily be,
often conflicting. Is it not rather their higher
prerogative to mould public opinion and to ln-
fuse those sentiments of honesty and virtue
which their example is calculated to discour-
age.
The great end seems to be to postpone legis-
lat:on, to iuterpose objections and to defeat the
practical force and effect of laws that they ca1-
not undo, because those laws are unpopular.
If this course is persisted 10, the work of lcgis-
la.on will be allowed to accumulate to the end OF
the session, and then the responsibility may be
shirked altogether by imposing it upon another
Legislature, or else bills which for months had
seemed to be in the last stages Of decrepitude,
viii spring suddenly into life, and with an as
toDishiug vigor, and an equally astonishing
want of considerations go off the boards with a
hop, skip and Jump. These hurried products
of their last days will meet at the hands Of the
succeeding Legislature the same opposition
that the funding bill received at the hands of
this, upon the ground that they had not been
fully and carefully considered as it was mete
that questions affecting 50 many interests
should have been.
The people expect some decisive, prompt aud
manly action at the hands of the Legislature.
Will their expectations be realized?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The Legislature is receiving from all sections
of the State appeals to proceed at once with
the public business, and leave off mere talking
and disputing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

SINGULAR INCIDENT ''Ecrnal," writing
from Mathews Court house to the Norfolk Jour
Da says:
There was notice few days siuce in the
Journal of tue death of Mrs. SIlla Summers.
There appeared during her last moments a
strange phenomenon and coincidence proba-
by UNPARALLELED a few of the neighbors were
sitting 10 a lower chamber where Mr.. Summers
was confined to his bed with the rheumatism.
He had his face towards the fire. Suddenly he
asked them to look in the fire and tell him ii
they saw anything remarkable. They looked,
and all at once uttered an exclamation Of as
touishment; for there on the face Of charred
log was plainly traced in letters of fire the
name of Silla. All watched it in silence, some
hoping, some fearing It's significance. Soon
one letter went out, then another and another
till the last, when simultaneously there Was a
burst of grief from an upper chamber. The
last spark of life in SilIa Summers went out
together with the last letter of her name
While | have no doubt of the truth, have no
specuations to make as to the cause or slgnti-
canoe OF this phenomenon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The Federal troops have had another fight
With those peaceful Apaches in Arizona and
killed four. Since the opening Of Crook 8
campaign three hundred warriors have been
slain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13
J"fKGI.NI.9 .NEU"S.

The Winchester Times says 1.-The CONVEX
sions at the Braddock street Methodist church
numbered 2S0 up to Monday night, and there
are still a numbcr Of peniteuts at the altar.
DIR. Rosser continues to preach with unlmpalr-
ed power, and there are as yet no indications
that the work is drawing to close.
The celebration of the arrival of tho first
through train at Richmond, from the Ohio
river, which was announced for yesterday was
postponed until to-day, owing to the deten
ton of the ts2in as well as the very Indictment
weather.
Gen. Gusts Lee, president of the Washing
ton and Lee University, has written to North
Carolina, requesting collection of North
Carolina minerals to be forwarded to that Uni
Verslty.
The Norfolk Eirgiuian announces the death
Of James T. Souttcr, former resident Of that
city, which occurred in Paris, France. where
he had gone to reside for the benefit of his
health, which had been failing for months
A recent act Of the Legislature adds the 22d
of February to the list of legal holidays, which
have heretofore been Christmas, New Year,
and the 4th ofJuly.
A letter froul King William county states
that foxes are very numerous in that section,
and arc deprcdating on the sheep-toltls and
poultry roostS.
The regular conservative municipal ticket was
elected in Winchester on Friday last. There
was an independent and radical ticket also.
Mr.. Daniel j. Payne, of Bowensvile, Eau
quier county has been appointed Notary
Public.
The taxes in Leesburg are SO cts i'll 800; in
Winchester they are 40 cts.
There is haunted house in Wheeling. 1t
is offered for sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13
COM VI ERe'IAg.,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. i3.-Ihc ,r.,l,~
for Wheat is active, and prices ara stcair.
ferings of 81 bushels white ami 1000 Of rcd ,..,
sales Of the former ~ l15 for common .ri -,
for choice, and Of the latter at is 10 .33 :.
for inferior lots, 1SJ Ard 100 for Common +, -.
1875 and 200 for good, and 2O3 and 2Vl for ,.r;..
Corn is active, ut slight advance; v!.,ria..
1852 bushels mixed, with sales 1T Sc, a ar4 =.
No offerings of Rye or Oats.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEBRUARY
SUN RosE.......... 6.57 NOON RISES. ...... a.
sun SETS. %
SAILED.
Steamer 6 II Stout, Philadelphia. BY +
Reed.
Schr John Ferris. New York, By Ha:nn.I..
and Baltimore Coal Go.
MARINE DISASTER.
Bark Orient Henson, from this port. I.r.
reported sunk at Aspnwall during 81 hu-:ic,,..
on the 18th ultimo, Is 4 total wreck, having i~.r
driven through the wharf vt which she Va. y.
ing. Sails ard stores saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

The colorcd people Of Cincinnati yesterday
celebrated the birthday of Abraham Lincoln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

J B. Biggcrstaf, North Carolina "ku-klux
was yesterday pardoned by the President.
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, February -
SAILED.

sun RosE.... 657 NOON kIsgs.. 49,.
sun SETS. ....... 81
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AMOUNT VERNON URSERIES,
1HI Established % years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE-
GIUN 4 SPECIALITY
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Etc, sc.
Send for IL Catalogue to
c. GfLLINGHAM s. CO.,
Accotink Postotlce,
, nov i-twtf Fairfax CO., Va
NEW PARTN E r S HIP.
GEORGE WASHISGTON having this day
associated with him MS brother K. J. WASH
INGTON, will continue the GEN NERAL PRO
DUCE and COMMISSION BUSlN ESS under
the name and style Of WASHINGTON Sc
BRO, nj No. 20 Union street. Alexandria. Va
GEORGE WASuINGTON.
February lsL. 1873. feb
DLANET GARDEN SEED DRILLS,
For sale IT
MANUFACTURERS PRICES
feb II HERBERT BRYANT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-13

A bill has passed the Senate making scduc-
ton of females felony punishable with from
five to ten years imprisonment in the State
Penitentiary Hitherto there has been but a
slight penalty attached to the crime and that
was seldom enforced.
, 1873-05-03

Those people who layo e,lch tonler sympa-
thios for Indiana, especially for Modocs, arc just
now seeking to e1culpato them for their troaol-
orous murder Of Gen. Canby, by tho aBsortlon
that thoy learnod their trouchory Of tho whitos,
ono Capt. Wright, somo years aincc having mur-
dered n party Of Modocs, whilo having IN intor-
view with thom under pretonse Of friendship.
The facta in tho caso, however, afford little
comfort for tho sentimontnlista. Tho Modoca,
two days boforo they wero killed, had massacrctl
party of emigrants in cold blood. Capt.
Wright overlook tAom about sunlown, and tho
Modocs proposed to hold council Of
peace, to which ho agreed in good
faith, tho council to bo hold in tho
morning. During the night, however, ono Of
his scouts crawlcdinto tho Modoo camp and over
heard tho Ohiofs planning to attack suddenly tho
whites, aftor they had taken scats in the council,
and murder thom. Capt. Wright anticipated
thom, attacked thom before daylight, and happily
disposed Of them. So much for the hloloo yarn.
The idea Of an Indians learning treachory Of
tic whitea is too absurd to bo entertained by
any one who il not blockhoad. Those who
pin thoir faith to such story should road tho
narratives of the massacre at Detroit and Fort
Mackinac, and tho Fort Dearborn slaughter in
Chicago.
, 1873-05-03

darlbalai is dangerously Ill. Ever einco hc
was forced to floo In 1889, wen only 25 ycara old
from his native Italy, on account Of hia share in
Afazzinis conspiracy agaiust tho Hing Of Sur
dinia, Giuseppe Garlbaldi has l1ad caroor Of OK
traordinary vicBsitudes and porils, and It 10
strange that ono who has boon In tho thiokost Of
nearly evory war for the last forty years. and has
takon tho sword oftoner than any other living
man, ahou1d not perish by the sword, but oacapo
to die peaceful donth. Hohas fought In Africa
for tho Boy Of Tunis, md In South America for
tho Republic Of Rio Grando. He Inns boon tallow-
chandler In Now York, and farmer in Caprora.
uo was foremost in tho dofenso Of Ills native
country whom invaded by tho French undor
Louis Napoleon, aud had barely had timo to
Hhoatho his sword after the last battlo wllon ho
'raB discovered busily melting tho Hungarians to
revolt against Austria. III this adventure lo ro-
coivod his only wound. He fought bitterly for
tho unitlcation Of Italy and tho overthrow Of
the Papaoy, and engaged with oqunl zest In tito
Austro-Prusaan war Of 1866, and tho Franco-
Prussian war. Tho 1atost phaHo Of hia vorsatilo
career was his appearance as n Deputy for paris
iu tho National Assembly In 1871. Ho soon tired
Of Legislative duties, aud has sinco boon spond-
Ing lis timo on his farm in Caprcra. Ho ID now
GO yeare old,