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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
VA.
The Potomac River Trade.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1878.

We must again trespass upon our readers
with some remarks on the Potomac River
Trade. Prior to the war the principal trade en-
loved by Alexandria was from the counties
bordering on the Potomac, on both sides, which
then produced in large quantities, tobacco and
grain.
Since the change in the labor system of the
South there has been a falling off in the pro-
duction Of those counties, yet the trade from
them is still large and most desirable, aud
should not only be retained here, but efforts
made to increase it. The quality of the grain
grown in the lower river counties is of the best
and it commands the highest market rates.
while receipts by water, and in large quantity
always make it preferable.
Baltimore is making continued strenuous ex-
ertions to obtain the control OF this trade, and
for that purpose has steamers running tar up
the river, whereby the farmers are afforded
facilities for travel and the transportation OF
their products to market.
TO counteract the attempt to draw from its
natural channel this trade should be prlncl-
pal object with our merchants and those OF the
District Cities little less interested 10 its main,
tenance, and from which source so many sup
pies are drawn and all facilities for easy access
to our markets should be given,
This Spring the number of steamers on the
river has been increased, but there is still room
for boats to accommodate the local trahc-to
bring up not only the grain and heavier pro-
ducts of the farm, but the butter, eggs, poul-
try, &C., &C., for which, in the cities, there is
always an increasing demand, and to do this,
the boats must 90 into the creeks and inlets
easily accessible to the people in the vicinity,
and where, in short time, brisk and thirty
ing business would spring up.
Since the war there is much more Of truck
ing" done than before, and as this description
of farming requires frequent and speedy trans
portation to market the greater the facilities
afforded, the more sure the trade; and as in
point Of distance we have a great advantage
over all other markets, if the means are afford
ed there can be but little doubt that the bust
ness will follow, and again may be seen at our
wharves, as Of yore, fleets of river craft with
the products of what could be easily made one
of the richest portions of the country. Every
encouragement that can be, should be given to
the River Trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

RICHMOND, Va. Murcn 18th, 1873.

RICHMOND A.. Marcn loin, 1915.
deem it proper to publish n copy o. the acL
OF Assembly, approved March, y, 1873, fer pay
ing interest on the public debt. in conformity
with this act the pigment Of the interest for lst
January, 1873, will be commenced on Is :lP:!i
next.
Where parties do not appear in person, orders
for interest due on reg S,"rc,! bonds. :ss.et un-
der the funding act OF March 3U, 1871, vii! be
sufficient
Where the stock has not been funded The GER
tifcates must be presented, upon wnich t"" per
cent on twothirus Of the face of such cert ticnte>
will be paid, and the payment stamped upon
them.
Coupons will be surrendered snd certificates
given for the one per cent unpaid, and Ike Ger
tifcates will be issued in the case of registered
bonds.
Parties may fund stock as heretofore, under
the act of March 10th, ISL, except that COUPON
bonds, with the coupons attached, receivable l"r
taxes, SC, cannot now be Issued. Registered
bonds issued under that act and prior t" TN
March, 1872, mny he changed into coupon bonds
at the option of the holders. with coupons at
tachcd, receivable for taxes, &c.
The board, to whom the authority is given ty
the "oregoing act to determine what amount
may be pnd upon tho unpaid interest due II
january and lst July, 1872, do not feel justified
ut present in paying more than the amount due
Isl January, 1873, looking To the payment OF
july, 1873 But the board will, as soon as rrac-
ticabe, give notice of the ability Of tnc State to
ray balance due on january, 1872; and they
hope at - later period that of July, ILL.,
All orders for interest, powers OF attorney,
and orders for transferring and funding stock,
must be sent to parties outside of this office, ~
my official duties forbid attention to those mat
tcrs ASA ROGERS,
Second Auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
The Times.

The times are certainly as sadly ''out of
joint" as 10 Hamlet's day Money is tight, if
not tighter than ever BEFORE and from all parts
of the country comes up the cry Of "hard
times! Yet people do pretty much as usual
lamenting their failing fortunes, but living
and moving" as they were wont to in the bet
ter days, now gone forever, despite the scarcity
Of money, and the hardness of the times, seem
ingly adopting the poets views about,
LET TO- morrow take care Of tomorrow,
Leave the things Of the future to fate;
What's the use to anticipate sorrow?
Lies troubles come never too late"
That there is money, however, and plenty Of
it, is attested by the fabulous fortunes of which
We read accounts daily, possessed 10 many in
stances by those who gained them through hon
est toll, but by others who put money in
their purses" through ways that are dark y
and tricks that are vain.
Just at this time though, there is certainly a
great scarcity of the 'needful' in thisquarter,
aud we must learn to ''labor," and to wait
for that better day that every body says is COM
ing-though how far off? 'Iopc deferred
maketh the heart SICK" yet are we willing to
wait, and hope that all our people are willing
likewise, for when our railroads and water
lines reach their ultimate destinations; when
our mineral resources are fully developed, our
hidden treasures unearthed, and our waste
lands thickly settled, then indeed will come our
day of jubilee; our harvcst-happier.and better
times. Until that time arrives We must do the
best wecan, "helping one another, as we are
commanded to do, and trusting in Providence
to carry us safely through; remembering that
49, ofall maxims the best, as the Oldest,
Is the true watchword of, Never give up!"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The Secretary of State Of Bogota has issued
a circular to all the Governments OF Central
America and South America inviting them to
cooperate with view to induce the U. 5. OF
America to join with them in persuadlng Spain
to recognize the independence of Cuba and ac-
cept an equivalent in money, the sum to be
made up by the different associated republics,
and 10 the meantime the war now going on
should be harmonized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Chester, the Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Index writes For the greater
part of yesterday no quorum was present IN the
Senate, notwithstanding great deal of very
important public business is pending. There
was no working quorum in that body Oh Fri
day, or on Saturday or on Monday. The at
tendance in the House on those days was much
hotter "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Advices have been received at the Navy De-
partmcnt to the effect that the change from
monarchy to Republic in Spain has caused a
delay in the transportation Of troops and war
supplies to Cuba. The insurgents have taken
advantage of this state of affairs and become
more aggressive than ever. Requirements
arc expected by the Spanish authorities in
Cuha
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The cotton manufactures in Georgia are do
ing large and profitable business. Purchasers
send lhcm orders from the principal cities in
the South and Southwest. We are rejoiced to
hear of the success of manufacturing establish
nents everywhere, especially in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The Southern claims commission yesterday
we're engaged in hearing the claims of Samuel
w. George for $3.50, Samuel W. George, jr.,
for 5000, and the estate Of Solomon George,
all of Loudouu county, Va, for s2,2S7, and OF
james Donaldson for s2,304, James and Lewis
Marcy for 1922, and James W. Tucker, all
Of Alexandra county, Va, for So, 9Gl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
Nh re

On the 18th instant, at the VI. E. Church n
Lecshu-g, BY Rev. w. II. forsyth, Mr. WIN.
II. BROOKS to Miss ROSA b. oTEADMAN,
all of Loudoun county.
On Tuesday, March llth, 1873, by R.v. E. j..
Willis, NJ JOHN 6. AYERS, Of Loudoun
county and Miss ANN VIRGINIA GATHER,
ii Back Creek, Frederick county.
On the morning Of the l7th, at the ST. James
u":cl, in Wa>hin gton, by Rev. DR.. Addison,
>DLOMAN HnGE, late Of Fauquier CO., Va,
u Ni.s SMILE BASHAW, ottnc same county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The New York Herald pertincntly asks
WHY will not the intermeddliug Northern car.
pet-baggers let the poor Southern blacks alone
aud allow them to enjoy the blessing of know
ing when they are we'll off,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Quite discussion sprung up yesterday IN
the Senate upon the motion of Senator Wright
to take up his proposition looking to the adop-
ton of the previous question" rule in that
body. The motion was not taken up, but the
vote indicated growing sentiment in favor OF
the change proposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

On Tuesday night family named Price,
with some friends, living at Port Bruce, Canada,
we're attacked as they were getting out OF
sleigh, by FIVE men armed with clubs, and
we're beaten so badly that George Price, an old
man, has died fom the injuries received.
Another man named Phillip Warren, is not
expected to survive, and three others arc serl-
ouslv injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The Attorney General has written to Cakes
Ames requesting the books of the Credit Mo
bilier Company for the use of the Department
ofJustice in the approaching suit by the United
States against the Credit Mobilier Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
DIED..

\. his residence, in Fredericktown, Knox CO.,
Ohio, on january 18th, 1873, l.. q. EWERS, in
the I'd yea Of his age, formerly resident of
LOudoun county, Va.
In Baltimore on Saturday. March S, MARY
OGDEN, wife of VIM. d. Bowie, OF Prince
Georges county, Md.
Near the Theological Seminary, on Sunday
morning, March 18th, CORA STEWART,
youngest daughter of Rev. c. and NJ. J. Walk.
cr, in the seventh year of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
The New York Post recalls from the records

The New York Post recalls from the records
the fact that Congress, in 1916, passed what
was called compensation bill, changing the
pay of members from Sc per day while in ser
vice, to 81, 800 per annum, and increasing the
pay of Speaker aud Vice President at the same
time. Is passed by very decided vote, but
was so distasteful to the country as to defeat
nearly every man who voted for it and compel
the next Congress to repeal it, although 1t
made the new act take effect upon the follow
inr Gonprass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Gov. Dix, of New York, in recent letter
writes $50 far as depends on me the suprem
acy of the law will be inAexibly maintained.
Every man who strikes murdcrous blow at
the life of his fellow man must be made to feel
that his is in certain peril" The Petersburg
Appeal says: "These are words worthy of pre-,
servation and commentator. Outside of and
above politics there is something to be pre-
served, personal safety social stability, and the
reality of law"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

After a consultation with his colleagues,
which lasted four hours, Mr.. Gladstone yestcr-
dav went to Windsor and submitted to her
Maicsty,the names of ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Several delegations Of Baltimoreaus had 10
terviews will President Grant yesterday. Five
of the delegations urged the appointment to
the position of Collector, of Washington Booth,
and the other two the retention of the present
incumbent, Mr.. Thomas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The other day in New York two rufhans
armed with long knives attacked and robbed a
passenger on a street car, aud tho Tribune sup
p!ements this with an account of the attempted
murder of conductor on Tuesday by drunk
en- passenger, an assault committed by another
conductor upon passenger, and the robbery
Of some half:dozen ladies and gentlemen while
riding in the cars. The Tribune charges the
responsibility upon 'the gross and unprece'
denied Generalization of the police OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

In the Conference of the NJ. p. Church, in
session in Baltimore, yesterday, the resolution
inviting the Annual Conferences to unite in
the call of convention for the purpose of
amending Article 10, section of the Constitu
ton, so that that each Annual Conference may
use its own discretion in the appointment of
ministers, was rejected by an overwhelming ma
ioriry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The scientific men and artisans, IN all NUM-
bering fifteen, lately appointed by President
Grant to attend the Vienna Exposition, and re-
port their doings and observations to him. are
to have their actual and reasonable expenses
paid, not to exceed one thousand dollars eacn,
to be betrayed from the 100000 appropriated
in February last to pay the expenses attendant
on the display of American contributions. The
honorary commissioners are to receive no pay
for their services or otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
COMMER(7AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, March 20 Whea, i
in very light receipt, and the market is dull and
unchanged offerings of 80 bushels white and o.
Of red, with sales Of tie former At 10 and ~
for fair to prime, and Of the latter ut l75 and !"
for good samples. Corn is quiet at n decline o.
lc; offerings Of 7:!S bushels MIXED and l32 OF gel
low, with sales of the former ut 81 and e. Rye
is unchanged offerings Of IS bushels, with sale:
at 95 Oats are steady sales ut S. ith otttrIns'
OF 50 hIshcl,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.
:. To shoe the rery age and Jo'7y IF the Times.

10 shoe the rery age and bo1y IF the Times.
The murder Of old jacob and Betsy Harper,
father and mother of John Harper, the owner
of LonsftlIow, will be we'll remembered. Adam
Harper, of Georgetown, KY, was accused OF
the crime by some of bis relatives, and broug bit
suit against them for 100000 damages for
SANDER. He has lost his case and not only
that but the developments Of the trial threaten
to subject him to two indictments, one Tor be-
ing engaged 10 that murder, and one for being
engaged with others in attempting to compel
number of negroes, by hanging to confess that
they were the parties who committed the
crime.
Tweed has slipped quietly into retirement not
even making an appearance at Albany during
the whole winter to occupy his seatin the State
Senate and through the services OF able
counsel, he seems likely enough to spend the
last years of his life as wealthy New York
citizen The Legislature has been making an
effort to investigate him, and on Tuesday the
committee charged with that duty was recon-
structed.
Senator Corbctt, of Oregon, has refused his
back pay and asked that it be turned over to
the Washington Monument Association. The
Michigan Legislature has added its voice to
the condemnation of Congressman who voted
for the retroactive increase of salary.
The u. S. Senate yesterday refused to limit
debate. There was considerable debate over
| an amendment to alter the rules Of proceeding
| of the Senate. The debate upon the Caldwell
case was resumed and Mr.. Conkliug made
long speech in behalf Of MIR. Caldwell.
In answer to telegram from the sheriff, yes
tcrday, in relation to the Foster case, Governor
! Dix REPLIED" II have no communication to
make The sheriff then issued official invita-
| lions to the execution, which will take place
| tomorrow.
The convention which was signed on Satur
day last between France and Germany, provid
ing for the last payments of the indemnity, and
! the evacuation of the territory of the former.
was yesterday unanimously ratified by the
French National Assembly.
Senator West. will oppose the nomination of
MIR. Casey, as collector of New Orleans, ''on
the ground that the nomination IS not only un-
just to him, but offensive to the people Of New
Orleans.
Mr.. William H. Epson, OF Ohio, modest,
unassuming man, aud one of the best members
of the late Congress, refuses to accept the ex-
| ira pay to members.
Mr.. T. b. Robcy, well known politician
and hotel-keeper of Prince Georges county,
Md, died at the residence Of his daughter, in
Washington yesterday.
Dispatches from Geneva say that the excite
ment in that city caused by the preaching OF
Pierre Hyacinthe is increasing
Charles Francis Adams, jr, has been APP
pointed Commissioner from Massachusetts to
the Vienna Exhibition.
The mother of Mrs, Secretary RoLeson, an
aged lady, and an infant daughter Of George
Alfred Townsend, died on Tuesday.
Mr.. Frederick a. Sawyer has been appoint
ed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Gen. Butler, it is said, is preparing letter
for publication upon the increased pa" bill,
more particularly in review of the action OF
those who are refusing to take the pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

\ dwelling house ard blacksmith shop near
Luray, Page county, were consumed BY fire
last week. The woods % the mountain south
east of J.uray are 90 fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Various letters are published giving Senator
Lewis, of Va, praise for being mainly instru-
mental 10 procuring the passage OF the Bank
rupt amendment by Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

MIR. James L. Orr, the newly appointed Min
;ster from the United States to Russia, was re-
ceived by the Gar yesterday and presented
with his credentials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

The House of Representatives of the Legls.
lature of Massachusetts, yesterday rejected by a
vote of III to 40 the resolution to resclnd the
resolutions of censure on Senator Sumner,
nassed at the extra session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

AN INTERNAL MACHINE An unsuccessful
attempt at murder by means of an Internal ma
chine was recently made in Hartford, Conn.
4 neat y covered box was received at the de-
pot 10 that city, on Thursday, directed TO
Hiram Allen, esq The expressman took it to
the residence OF Mr.. Allen on the following
day, and that gentleman, thinking the box
might contain samples of tobacco or grain, in
which he deals largely, sent to him BY some
one who wanted to sell, received 1t and began
to pull of the lid, which was sliding one.
While endeavoring to do so his suspicious we're
aroused by grating sound aud the sight OF
row of matches set upon end. He took knife
and split the cover. and was thus enabled to
get it off without trouble. He then found at
each end of the box rows of matches fastened
on their end, the PHOSPHORUS part uppermost.
On the lid of the box pieces OF sand paper were
fastened, and they were so arranged that had
the lid been drawn off quickly, the matches
would have ignited. Across the centre of the
box another row Of matches were arranged.
They were cut in two aud on the lid similar
row was placed, with cloth so arranged that
when the lid was pulled off the two rows would
come together, and the conclusion would ig
mite them. About two pounds OF powder were
found in the two apartments, and it was evil
IDENTITY the intention of the person who sent
the box to wound if not kill the person to
whom it was directed Nothing is known of
the perpetrator of the deed, though suspicion
is said to be directed to the wife of MIR. Allen,
who is represented as person OF violent dis
position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Mrs Roverdy johnson, Of Baltimore, whose
death is announced in another column. was the
mother of Mrs Eliza Dangertield, widow Of
the late Henry Daingcrfcid, of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Minister Lewis resignation was received at
the State Department yesterday. 1t is stated
that his successor will be appointed from the
Pacific coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

'sUncle SAM" the new French satire at
Brother Jonathan's expense, seems to draw
we'll in New York People 60 to see it as they
20 to hear themselves abused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
AERIV

Steamer Express, Baltimore, to joseph Br'-
d"rs & Go. She reports one light coAs.cr n u"
river bound up; also that the yacht Joe Miller;
with q cargo Of fishing stores, WAS cspsIz"d I'll
Sandy Point, and her crew taken off by C"l:"h
Frank Dixon; also that th red can buoy in r''
Tobacco Shoals has driltcd to Cellar Point sooh
hal!.wny up the bar.
Steamer Gcorgcanna, Baltimore, to i""s
Johnston.
Steamer Wawaset, Cone river, to Pot}m''
Ferry Go.
Schr Mary Tyler, New York, passed np%
tow Of tug boat, having had her ioresn carf!r1
away and boom broken during the gale OF sun
day last.
ochr S A White, Baltm, re, to Smoot& Pe':!'
Steamer LAZY Of the Lake, Norfolk, By y
Reed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Iron We were informed on Monday by a
gentleman from North Garden that the rich
and extensive vein ofiron ore recently discovered
near that place is yielding abundant'y, and
there is no doubt that extensive beds of ore
exist in that locality. Competent chemists
have Analysed the ore, and it is pronounced by
them to be 60 per cent. of pure iron. Several
com ranies are already formed, and will com
mcncc operations at cncc - Charlottesville Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
Washington News.

The management Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad will, on or about the first Of April,
put on late night train to run from! Baltimore
and Washington starting from each city at
ll:l5 p. ID.
Three cases Of smallpox reported yesterday
The Board of Health determined last night
to recommcnce the war upon aanthus trees.
and it is understood that 10 such tres will &c
permitted in the city.
w. y. Hughes has sued the rroprie:crs Of
the Metropolitan Hotel, claiming $1,000 itr
an alleged failure to Accommodate hin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

CoupoSs AND TAXEs The Auditor Of
Public Accounts had determined to issue a cir
cuar to State collectors to-day instructIng them
to receive, in payment Of taxes, all coupons Of
State bonds which have upon their face Re
ccivablr inr taxes. &c; but the action Of the
House OF Delegates yesterday upon the bill to
repeal the act declaring what shall be recciv-
ing the Auditor not to iSsu" instructions to col
withhol,ls the Instructions till the further def.
mite action IF the General Assembly in regard
to these measures Both the bill and the re-
solution We're rccommittcd yesterday. -Itic]t.
Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

REGULATIONS FOR TIE COLLECTION OF IN
TEREsT on TIE STATE DEBT -rhc Sec nd
Auditor has issued the following circular in ret
erencc to the payment Of interest Oh the pubic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH ~, ~"
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