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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1873

A letter from Washington says that the
Honse committee on claims have agreed to re-
port bill which, lift receives the sanction of
Congress, will lay down an important presce-
dent in regard to the pension policy of the gov
erpment Franklin Peale, who held position
10 the Philadelphia mint for thirty years, was
removed by President Buchanan, as alleged,
for political reasons In consideration Of his
long and important services to the government
the committee have agreed to recommend an
appropriation to his heirs of $4,000. The
passage Of this bill, it is believed would be the
first instance of what may be regarded as in the
nature of pension for civil services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

A Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Appeal says:-'A distinguished cx-Gov-
crnor of the State, who now resides in Lexlng-
ton, was here few days siuce, and he express
el the opinion that General Wise would run as
an independent candidate on the popular side
of the questions now agitatiug the State and
would be elected" Judge Staples, Col With
ers, and Gen. Kemper, are, also, spoken of as
candidates for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

A fire broke out yesterday morning In q
building in the rear f2l6 West Pratt street,
Baltimore, which extended through to Pratt
street, damaging the establishment of McHodg-
kin, manufacturer of tables to the extent OF
5000. Whelan & Wilson, small produce
dealers, occupying the first floor on Pratt street
were burned out The buildings were owned
by Dr. W. Eastman, and were damaged to
about $4,000 fully insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

In the Spanish Cortes, on Tuesday, a mem
Der proposed to amend the Porto Rico reform
bill by extending its provisions to Cuba, and pro-
viding that the slaves, and not their masters,
shall receive indemnity. 1t is thought that the
amendment will hardly be considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The Attorney General has instructed the
United States District Attorney at Savannah
not to prosecute the suits entered against i'm
porters for the recovery Of money paid to
the Confederate Government as customs duties
during the war, the action of the Department
Of j Justice bling based upon the same grounds as
taken in regard to the suits recently stopped at
Mobile,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

An announcement was made yesterday in the
House, by Mr. Palmer, of the Postal Commit
tee, as to a reduced appropriation to the
amount of million and half Of dollars for the
Postoficc Department.. The Washington
Chronicle says, it is due maiuly to the repeal
of the franking privilege, but will Of course be
met in part by expenditures in other Depart
ments and in Congress for postage expenses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The peace commission to settle the difficulty
with the Modoc Indians has FINALLY been con-
structed as follows: Hon. A. B. Meacham, of
Oregon, who is now in Washington, as chair
man of the commission, with Hon. Jesse APP
plegate and Samual Case, Indian agent at
Alsca. Oregon, as his associates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Senator Pomeroy, of Kansas, has arrived IN
Washington 1t does not seem to be believed
that anything practical can be accomplished by
the special committee ordered to Investigate
the Credit Moblier Senators, as they all 60
ont on the 4th of March with Mr.. Pomeroy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Mr.. Shernaus specie resumption and tree
banking bill, which has attracted much alter
ton, of which an abstract is furnished IN
another column, was. By vote OF 90 tc q,
laid on the table in the Senate yesterday. MIR.
Sherman was confident that he could, at least,
obtain its passage in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The President having declined to sign the
bill appropriating 81, $50 60 to the children OF
the late John Minor Bolts, Of Virginia, for in-
juries done by the United States troops to his
property during the war, and not having re-
turned the bill to Congress within ten days from
the time Of his receiving it, it has become law
without his Signature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Andrew DalrympIe, living near Tidoute, Pa,
was secretly engaged in filing torpedo with
nitro glycerine at his house yesterday morning,
when it exploded, blowing him to atoms, kill
ing his wife and fatally injuring his child both
of whom were in an adjoining apartment. The
house vas totally wrecked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The frankness of a witness named Bushnell
before the Credit Mobilier investigating COM
mittce was refreshing. He said, In all this
transaction l was working for the company and
Bushnell too, for l never lose sight Of mysefln
working for other people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Gov. McMullen is in favor Of a tax ON dogs,
and the fact is stated in some of the newspa-
pers in South Western Virginia, as an item
to be taken into consideration when the noml-
nation for Governor is to be made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
landwehr.

The Virginia oficcholders at Washington,
have heretofore taken collective form only as
part of the Southern Republican Association.
A short time since, however. a special Virginia
Association was formed, under the presidency
offs. D. Williamson late of Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Prussia is recognizing her army. A law tor
this purpose will soon be reported to the Cham
Der of Deputies The term of service IS fixed
at twelve years, three to be spent 10 active ser
vice, four in the reserves, and five in the
landWehr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

kilograms from Topeka, Kansas, detail the
refusal of both branches of the State Legisla-
ture to adopt resolutions requesting Senator
Caldwell's resi- gnation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The trial of Robert Bowes, a member of the
late banking house Of Bowles Brothers & Co..
on the charge of misdemeanor took place yes
terday. in London, and he was acquitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Yesterday the Credit Mobilier Committee
was notified of the name and whereabouts of
gentleman who can tell what Stewart did with
those bonds" Mr.. Stewards refusal to tell,
therefore. will amount to nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Delegates from the cities of the South and
West are invited to the convention to be held
at Augusta, Geogia, on the II th of this month
for the encouragement IF immigration aud d.
root trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Washington correspondence states that Sen
ator Wilson will send in his resignation next
week, to take effect 10 time to permit the Mas
sachusetts Legislature to elect a successor, who
it is said will be Secretary Boutwell,, or MIR.
Dawes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

A Chicago letter in the Boston Globe does
not speak very tavorab,y of the condition OF the
farmers 10 Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The Loudoun Mirror appears 10 new and
very handsome dress and considerably enlarged.
The Mirror is a most excellent paper, and de-
serves the success which has attended its pub
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Both Houses of the Illinois Legislature have
adopted resolutions for investigation Of the &C
counts of ex-Secretary of State Rummel who
is charged with Irregularities in the copying of
journals and laws of the last Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

ZACH. TAYLoR's DAUGHTER.-Each time
that Speaker Blaine has come down from his
elevated position to address the House he has
created decided sensation. The first instance
was more than year ago, when he called Gen.
Butler to account for alleged injustice done the
Speaker. and another was when he demanded
the investigation now pending regarding the
credit mob,licr frauds On Monday afternoon
he walked delll cratey to the desk OF Mr.. Dawes,
who was then iu the Speakers chair, and was
Immediately recognized by the latter as entitled
to the floor. His manner WIS as on the former
occasions mentioned, very serious. His ap-
pcarancc was sufficient signal for u stir of ull-
mistakable excitement, followed by "A reriod Of
expectant silence, which continued until he had
finished his remarks Every one expected that
he intended to chastise some Of the members
who have lately made themselves prominent in
opposition to his rulings, and a sigh OF relief,
almost audible, was heard when ii was discover
ed that his object was to ask unanimous consent
to bring in bill granting pension to Mrs,
Wood, widow of Robert G. Wood, late sur
geon in the army, and daughter of cx-Presldent
Zachariah Taylor He spoke in very sympa-
thetic and feeling manner, and assured the
House that he had just had an interview with
the lady in his reception room, during which
he had learned that her circumstances are ex-
ceedDgy urgent His appeal was responded to
with great unanimty by the House, and the
House forthwith passed bill granting Mrs.
Wood pension of fifty dollars per month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

PANIC IN CHURcH.-On Sunday night
when the fire on Cumberland street was at its
height, and the alarm had spread through the
CITY, colorcd man rushed into the Butte street
Methodist Church, colored, and in loud voice
called out for woman named Sally Smith, say
ing that her house was in danger Of being burn
ed. The congregation in the gallery misunder-
stood the cry, and thought the alarm was that
the basement of the church was on fire. A fear
full panic at once ensued. \ rush was made for
the doors, and in few moments the steps
we're blockaded The excitement spread through
the church, and the scene that was presented
was one of wild aud utter fright and confusion.
The preacher jumped from the pulpit and made
his escape through the back entrance; women
yelled and screamed, aud prayed men cursed,
and swore, and fought, and some attempted TO
lump FROM the windows. Ia the crash and
crush dresses and clothing were torn, men and
women were knocked down aud trampled on,
but, most fortunately, no one was very seriously
injured. A number were badly bruised and
cut, and some tainted with fright. After the
church was cleared and it was discovered that
the alarm was false one, the indignation of
the congregation was very great, and many
expressions of wrath were uttered against the
disturbers of eligion-NoyoM Vtrginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL BANKS. =
Mr. Sherman's bill to authorize the consoida-
ton of National banks introduced 10 the Sen
ate provides that 1T shall be lawful for two
or more National banking associations, organ
lied under the National Currency act to merge
their assets and liabilities into one association.
so that by virtue of this act such associations
shall be consolidated and so that all property,
rights, franchises and privileges by law vested
in such associations may be transferred to and
vested in the association into which merger
shall be made"
The second section prescribes the following
as the conditions upon which such consolda-
tons shall be made First-Thc Directors Of
each association are to enter into joint agree
ment under the corporate seal of each assoca-
ton setting forth the time and manner of con-
Meeting their capital stock and all other pro-
visions Of the proposed consolidation. Second
Such agreement must be certified by ballots
cast by persons or proxies representing three
fourths of the shares in each association, at
seperate meetings called for the purpose on
thirty days notice to each shareholder by pub
LEGATION and through the postotice. Third
Certificates of the affirmative three-fourths
vote. of each association shall be deposited by
the cashiers in the office of Comptroller Of Cur
reDcy, together with copies of the agreement,
and upon receiving his approval the consolida
ton shall be effectual Shareholders who OBJ
ect to the consolidation must be paid the value
of their shares, such valuation to be fixed in
the articles of agreement; aud all rights of
creditors or liens upon the properly of either
association shall continue unimpaired against
the new association formed by their consoIida-
ton and be enforced against it. The separate
associations are required to 20 into liquidation
under section ~ Of the National Currency act
and pay all debts except the capital stock and
surplus funds and outstanding circulation, but
the latter is to be replaced By an equal amount
issued to the new association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Winchester Times says Twenty
mules, said to be the finest ever seen here,
we're received at the Paper Mill on Monday.
They were purchased in Kentucky by MIR.
KiDzcl, Superintendent of the Winchester
Paper Company, for the service of that pros
porous institution.
The farm known as "Guiliord, y near White
Post, Clarke county, was rented to the highest
bidder on Monday last, by Messrs. Parker,
Williams and Conrad, Commissioners, for 1913
per anuum.
Mr.. James W. Moore, of Lynchburg has the
contract for supplying the O., A. 4 M.
r. r with wood for the present year, at 50 Is
per cord.
A competitive examination for cadet at
West Point, from the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict will be held at Staunton, on Monday, Feb
ruary oath.
Mr.. II. G. Nicholson, formerly copying clerk
in the Office of the Secretary Of this Common
wealth, at the Capitol, died in the city Of New
York on Saturday
The time for which the present judges of the
Special Court Of Appeals was appointed, expires
on the 18th Instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Gen. William L. Jackson, formerly Lieut..
Governor of Virginia, has been appointed
Judge of the Circuit Court of Louisville, Ken
lucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06
RE-ASSESSMENT.
Washington Items.

The Inauguration ball building is being
pushed vigorously on. The roof, which will
be magnificent arch 800 feet long, with a
chord of 100 feet, has been begun, and already
makes a fine appearance. Among the orna-
ments of the supper table will be lfe-sze
statutes of President Grant and Vice-President
Wilson in sugar. The bad weather has greatly
retarded the construction of the ball building.
but with an Increased force it will be completed
10 time.
H. Randolph Hargrove, who attempted his
life and that of his wife and child, is now at
Providence Hospital, and will recover Mr.
Hargrove is a granddaughter of the late John
Randolph, of Roanoke His brother, 1t is sta
ted, shot himself few days after the surren-
der of General Lee at Appomatox.
The police authorities have issued orders tor
the strictest surveillance of the Smithsonian
grounds several robberles having occurred
there of late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

CONGRESS YESTERDAY the Senate a
memorial of business houses of Baltimore
against the repeal of the Bankrupt law was
presented by MIR. Vickers. Adverse and favor
able memorials on the same subject from New
York, we're also presented. MIR. Rice offered
resolution insiructing the Election Committee
to inquire into the political affairs of Arkansas,
which was objected to and laid over for future
consideration. The report of the Conference
Committee Oh the Indian Appropriation bill
was concurred in, and the bill to relieve the
political disabilities of VIM. A. Graham, OF
North Carolina, was passed. DIR. Anthony
Occupying the chair appointed Mcssrs. Nor.
rill, of Maine, Scott, Wright, Stockton and
Stevenson as the committee to investigate the
charges against members Of the Senate, as de-
veloped in the testimony before the Credit
Mobilier Investigation Committee of the House.
Mr.. Sherman's bill tor the resumption OF specie
payments and to authorize free banking was
laid on the table by vote OF 20 to ~. The
Conference Committee on the bill to build new
vessels of war submitted q report liking the
plumber at eight, and it was agreed to. The
bill to pay pension of so per month to Mrs.
Wood, daughter Of Gcn. Zachary Taylor, was
referred to the Committee on Pensions. The
bill to promote the administration Of justice
WAS luucuultciy poslpouSo' ~ Will 'oi1'NS
on the judiciary submitteda majority report ad-
verse to the two per cent claims of Ohio, and
minority report in favor of them. A bill was
introduced for the establishment of Corcoran
Park in Washington In the House of Repre-
sentatives bill was passed permitting growers
of tobacco to sell at retail one hundred dollars
worth of tobacco, and extending the same priv
ilege to producers Of wine. The Postofice Ap-
nronriation bill was taken up and Mr. Palmer
stated that as the FrankiDg Privilege had been
abolished the Postmaster General is willing to
take 81, 500, 900 less than the amount named in
the bill. An amendment was adopted extend
ing the free delivery system to cities having
population OF 20, 600 or over, and appropriating
500, 1000 to defray the expense. The remain
der of the day was occupied in debate on the
appropriation of $780, 0UU to pay the railroad
companies for the transportation OF postal cars
Seven prisoners were arraigned yesterday, in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

VALLEY INSURANCE CASE the case of
VIM. B. Isaacs l. Co., ct AL VS. the Insurance
Company of the Valley of Virginia, which WAS
argued fully at January term Judge Sherrard
entered formal decree appointing VIM. L.
Brent and VIM. Byrd Special Receivers of the
Court, with instructions to collect without de-
lay, and promptly, sufficient amount Of the
assets of the Company, mostly notes of stock
holders, to pay It's debts and costs Of suit The
sum required will be about $25, 900, - Winches-
ter Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Destructive fires occurred yesterday in
Springfield, Mass, and La Fayette, Indiana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

VIM. Stahl, while examining the air pipe at
the East mines slope, ST. Clair, Pa, yesterday
slipped on the ice and fell down 10 the mine, a
distance of 225 feet He was instantly killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

RAILROAD CONNECTIONS The people of
Cincinnati are endeavorpg to put through two
roads to connect with the Chesapeake and Ohio
road on the Ohio, and they are establishing
companies to mine and transport coal to supply
the western cities. The Coal River and West
Virginia Mining and Railroad Company was
organized in Cincinnati few days sioce. They
purpose, as we have before stated, to niue
coal 90 Coal River, and its tributaries, and to
transport it to the mouth Of Coal River, where
their railway will strike the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, and also the Kanawba river,
and rail. -LynchJurg Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

TIE last words pronounced by the Emperor,
says the London Figaro, 10 his dying moments,
we're addressed to his old aad faithful friend,
DR.. Couneau They were "Eiiez vous a
Sedan?" Were you at Sedln?) Subsequent
ly, the Empress held his hand in hers, and
gently kissed it; the Emperor sluile1, and bis
lips moved, as if returning his wife $ embrace,
but he never uttered another word after that
last thought-"Sedan! |"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

Seven prisoners were arraigned yesterday, in
the Court of Oyer and Terminer, New York
city, on charge of murder. Each and all plead
ed not guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

THE GREELEY WILL CASE We do cot
wonder that the Misses Greeley are 80 disgust
ed with the proceedings that have been had
in tn" effort to set aside their fathers last will
and testament that they retire from the contest
and allow the large property he devised in a
former will, to 90 to strangers. although the
altered condition. Of his affairs near the close Of
his life. seemed to require that the whole pro-
perty should be devised 10 his children, as he
intended it to be. 1t is credited to their head
and heart. and exhibits an affection for the
memory Of their father that is OF greater worth
than money. lis above all price. -LynchLug
Ilgtntuu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

LoUDoUN ITEMS The February term Of
the County Court Of Loudoun, Judge Ball
presiding, will commence in Lcesburg on Mon
day next, the 10th instant. The number of
suits brought at February rules was 81 less
than the saue month last year.
On Saturday last the following property be-
longing to the estate Of the late Jas. K. Simp.
son, was sold at Mt. Gilead: The Home Farm,
containing 1875 acres, to VIM A. Dennis, Tor
$30.25 per acre. The "Pcacock Farm ad-
joining the lands of John Mead, John AIdridge
aud others, and containing about 200 acres, to
Vim. +. Garrett, for 1880 per acre. The
store house and dwelling in the village of Mt.
Gilead, to John Mead, for 25.-LecsJurg
Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06


EVERY PURCHASE.
More ct. Collars, worth 20c.
" G4c Handkerchofs, Linen.
/" l2sc HemsttcheDl.
- 25c "
- Hose by the single pair, At pkge price.
g l0c Sleeve Buttons
25c Spiral Studs.
Gloves at 20c, worth soc.
Jewelry at 25c. worth 81.
- Scissors at 10c.
- Lace Collars at l,c, worth DC,
Penknives at soc, 75c and 81. worth s'
least double
- Undershrts at ST, worth 81
" Ladies' Scarfs At Sc, worth 81,
- Hair Nets ut half value.
" Bustes at less than factory prices.
81 Hoopskirts, very chesp.
It Pins at 4c per paper.
Elastic Cord &c per yard.
" Pocket Books 25c, worth SIC.
A few Cambria Edgings wide and narro"'s'
half their value.
Check Martins and Jaconet Cambrics nj less
than cost ofimportation.
A few pieces of Irish JIincn-chcap cheap
Ny good fortune in securing large lots o.
goods al nominal prices shall be of great in'e'-
est to all who wish to purchase
FIRST. CLASS GOODS
at less than the cost Of importation.
All goods of light weight sent by mail, posi-
age paid, to any address in the United S'"'"s'
upon the receipt OF the marked price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

ROUGE EFT NoER. The closing of the gaming
tables in Germany has stimulated the patrous
of play to seek fresh fields for their peculiar
enterprise The Valley of Andorre, in the
Pyrcoees, has been selected by a Paris specula
tor as the scene Of his operations next year,
and to ensue their completeness he has obtained
monopoly of theatres hotels, casinos, railways
and almost everything else that the Valley is
without and may be supposed to want There
is also rumor that efforts are making to start
tables in St. Maurice, canton VaIais. Very
tempting offers have, it is said, been made to
the authorities, aud the proprietors declare
that they do not despair of obtaining majority
10 the Grand Couseil in favor Of their proposals.
Tile S1CiSs Times.