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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

THE ROAD LAw.-Col E. T. Tayloe, chair
man of committee appointed by the Farmers
Club of Kiug George county, to devise better
plan than that provided by the present law
for keeping in repair the public roads, and to
report said plan to the Farmers Assembly, an
nounces that the committee have made their
report and prepared bill to be presented to
the Legislature. - Fredericksburg Netus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Yesterday Was happy day in Washington,
the occasion being reunion of the surviving
veterans of the war with Mexico, who assemb-
led from all parts of the country in response to
a call issued by the associated survivors of the
District of Columbia, May Is, 1873.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

A CoRREcTIoN The Princess Murat, who
married AchilIe Murat 1.-THE nephew of Napoleon
Bonaparte,) was the daughter of Byrd Willis,
of Wits Hill, Fredericksburg, aud not a native
of Wcstmoreland county, Va. as crroncousy
printed. Willis Hill is what was known dur
Ing the war as Marye's Heights. -FrcClcrtcks-
bur0 Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Col. W1THERs. All the papers of the State
refer to COL Withers as man possessing the
highest claims and qualifications OF personal
worth, even for the lofty role of U. s. Senator.
We have not anywhere encountered any pro-
test against the choice Of the Legislature. The
general verdict appears to be that the right
man has been sent to the right place of honor
and distinction. -PetcfsJury Mler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

The NEWLY ELECTED SENATORS. -lhe new
" elected United States Senators from Virginia
and Ohio do not change much the political
complexion of the Senate. Thurman, demo-
crat, has been reelected. That is neither
loss nor gain to the republican adminlstra.
ton party. Withers, of Virginia, Is democrat,
or conservative, which means the sane thug,
10 opposition to the administration and dom
maui radical party 10 his case, then, the ad
Einistration losses and the opposition gains
one There was lately, too, an opposition
Senator elected in California, Mr.. Booth though
be was not a pronounced democrat and had
been republican. He was chosen by the anti
railroad ring and bya combination of democrats
and dissatisfied republicans chiefly. These
are healthful signs Of change in reducing the
heretofore overwhelming radical majority IN
the Senate There are forty-seven republicans,
considered in the past administration rcpubll-
caus but, 10 view of the late hostility to Gen.
Grant nominations for Chief Justice, it re.
mains to be seen how far their loyalty may go.
There are twenty democrats and sexen liberal
republicans. The latter may be classed In the
opposition generally. The elections referred to
will reduce the number of administration repub-
licans to torty-six The opposition, reckoning
the liberal republicans, will number twenty
eight There is still large working majority,
though not two-thirds, OF administration Sena-
tors, if they remain loyal to the President. 1t
takes many years to alter the political charac-
ter of the Senate, but it is evident the process
has commenced Good results may be antici-
pated. -Neg York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Littels Living Age, for this week, has been
issued It contains number of interesting So
lections from the late British Magazines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL TEACHERS. Gov
ernor Hartrantt sells the Legislature of Penn
sylvania that out of the many thousands of per
SOUS receiving certificates to teach in the public
schools last year. only three huodred and seven
ty-four were found to have a thorough knowl-
edge of reading, writing, arithmetic and gram
mar. That is pad for Pennsy vanis. They
do better than that in Maryland, and also 10
Virginia, where they really have an educated
class capable and willing to teach the rising
generation in the public schools, blacks as..weIl
IS whites Baltimore San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Ns- ENCOURAGING 1t is pleasant to reflect
that although the cold blast, of winter arc upon
us. we can be greatly comforted by calling at
Green's Notion House and supplying ourselves
with Winter Goods, such as Mcrino Underwear,
Gloves, Hosiery, Shswis, Scarls Hoods, Nu''iss,
&C., at the reduced prices marked down Janu-
arv 1st 1874 IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

ATTEMPT TO ROB A BIsuoP-Rev. james
Gibbons, Catholic Bishop Of this diocese, is
now in North Carolina The Enfield On. c.
Times of the 18th thus narratcs au attempt
there to rob him "Bishop Gibbons, of Rici-
mond, while at the residence of Edward CONG
land, esq in Halifax, on the night of the 5th
instant was aroused from sleep little before
day by a noise 10 his room, and called ont,
"Who is that2" when he discovered negro
in the room in the act Of rctrcating. The ne
gro had a portion Of the wearing apparel of the
Bishop; but, D his haste to escape, dropped 1t.
In the pocket of the vest was about Que hun
dred and fifty dollars in cash; 10 the room were
some vauables, among which was an elegant
gold cross and chain. Fortunately the rogue
didnt get anything"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Mr.. ALLEN FERGUSON, of Amsterdam, Va,
who is 10 years OF age, lately visited his moth
er in Appomattox county, who was 100
years of age on the 9th of January. The
good old lady was delighted to see her boy !;
and to promote his pleasure, and to crafty that
inordinate social feature of Tuckahoe character
yet glowing in her own heart, determined to
give him o party, which she did by inviting
seven of Aliens sohool-mates to dine. OF the
eight schoo-boys thus brought together, Allen
age from Is to S. years Among other topics
discussed at the dinner table, that OF longevity
was introduced and it was the united testimony
of the party that most of our modern health
destroying diseases are due to the fashionable
bills of fare now commonly found through the
country, and that "hog and hominy'' are the
best promoters of health and long life.-Fm-
castle (Va.) Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Who CAN TELL 2-Some years ago frag.
ment of q newspaper was picked up which con,
tanned four lines Of poetic efusion. A per
sistent effort for several months was made by
the Washington Sentinel to obtain complete
copy Of the verses and so discover the author,
but without success in either direction, There
is a deep and touching pathos in the rescued
lines, which also convey lesson not unworthy
to be carefully studied. The fragment read
thus:
HE does we'll who does his best,
Is he weary Let him rest.
RESPONSE,
Brother l have done my best,
/ am weary. Let me rest.
Richmond Who,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

A HIGH OLD TME.-A most disgraceful
scene occurred at meeting OF the Memphis
Board of Aldermen Monday night Alderman
Davis, of the Third ward, rising to personal
explanation in relation to charges of an attempt
to bride Alderman Dent, of the Fifth ward to
vote for him for chairman, was interrupted by
Dent, who spoke OF Davis as villain. Davis
retorted, You're liar" Dent rushed at him
and attempted to strike him. Dent then drew
pistol, but was seized by the chief of police.
Several Of Daviss friends tried to strike Dent
after he was in custody, and a general melee
eusued. Desks were broken, chairs knock ed
over, and reporter collared an alderman who
was trying to throw heavy inkstand at Dent.
Finally the latter was marched off to the sta
ton house, and was fined $50 and required to
give bonds in $4,000 for his appearance at the
Criminal Court to answer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16
"a LIED.


On the morning Of the 10Th instant, in the .ith
wear of his age, JUSTUS FREDERICK
GEORGE, son Of Justus and Lizzie Schneider.
ma~Hls funeral, to which the friends of the tnm-
lily are invited, will take place at | o'clock to-
morrow morning from residence of his father,
No. King street. He wa: the pride OF his pn-
rents a., d the pet of all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, JANUARY IL.
SUN RosE.. ia NOON RISEs...... 50
SUN SETS. ........ o.Ub
SAILED.
Schr Joseph Chandler, New York, grain by
Geo Worthington.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Astoria, for this port, sailed from Vine
yard Haven 14th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

President Madison and STr. swear
in9;n.

President Madison Was fond of i.!lirg the
story OF u visit made to him by one / hi sup
norters, After due Introductory discussion of
tbe weather and the state OF parties, the voter
exclaimed to the President that he hal called
mon him to ask for the office Of the C..ief JUS
ticc of the United States.
Mr.. Madison was little surprised, but with
that ready tact which he had brought from
his diplomatic experience, be concealed his as
PUNISHMENT. He took down the volume which
contained the constitution of the Uuited States
and explained to this Mr.. Swearinglu-lf that
we're his name-that the judges held office on
the tenure of good behavior and that Judge
Marshall, then the ornament of the bench,
could not be removed to make place tor hun.
MIR. Swearingn received the announcement
quietly, and, after moment, said he thought
he should like to be Secretary of State.
The President said that that Was undoubted-
" place where man could do good service
to the country, but that Monroe, like MIR:
Swearngn and himself, was a Virgiuian, aud
he did net like to remove him
'Then," said Mr.. Swearingln, Il will be
Secretary of the Treasury
Unfortunately, the President said. the pre-.
sent incumbent was Pcnnsylvapian; it was ne
cessary to conciliate Pennsylvania, aud lie
could not remove him.
"Then," said Mr.. Swearingiu, Il think |
will 90 abroad. I should like to @ to France
DO you speak Frcuch?' asked the Presi,
dent, kindly.
"No, sir [ speak nothing but Old Do
minion English-good enough for Inc, MIR.
President"
yes, yes, and for me. But don't think
it will do to send you to the Monseurs uulcss
YOU can speak their language
"Thcu III 60 to England"
"Ah MIR. Swearngu that will never do;
King George mi ght remember how often your
father snapped his rife at Lord CORVALLIS. ="
So Europe was exhausted, and Mr.. Swear
ingin fell back on one aud another coectorship,
naval office, district attorneyship; but for each
application the astute President had his reply.
II think, then, Mr.. President, | will be post
master at our Office at home"
Mr. Madison had forgotten where that was !;
but learning that it was at Slate Greek, -Four
Corners, Boetourt county, Va, he sent for
the register Alas! it proved that the office
was 10 the hands Of one of Morgau's veterans.
| Impossible to remove him
Truly, ilr. Madison" said Mr.. Swcarlngln,
| 81 am obliged to you for your attention to my
case [ sec the difficulties that surround y1u
| Now seeing you eau not give me the Chief JUS
tees place, nor Mr.. Mouroe's, nor the Treas
ury, nor any of these others. don't you think
you could give NE pair Of old leather
breeches?"
Mr.. Madison thought he could-dd better;
gave him an order on his tailor for the brecch-
es; and Mr. Swcaringn went happily on his
way.-Fom Old anil NcW for January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16
New Bone and Plaster Mill.

l would inform my friends and the public
generally that | have established in connection
With nv AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT,
SEED and FERTILIZER BIZ I'm ESS
ABUNE AND PLASTER MILL,
and am now prepared to I'll orders with prompt
ness and dispatch. Having new and improved
mac kinery aud using only the best qu.lity Of
Blue Windsor Plaster, it shall be my constant
aim to produce IN article so FINELY GkoUEn as
to silence all complaint heretofore made on that
point.
Having the most approved BONE MILL now
made, shall manuIac!ure and have constantly
on hand pure article of FINELY GROUND
RAW BONE.
Samples of Ground Plaster or Bone will be
mailed to any address on application.
HERBERT BRYANT,
ian SIT No % King St., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

THE EARLY DUcKLINGs that realize such
high prices in the London market are said to be
principally the Aylesbury variety, distinguish
ed by their great size, white plumage and flesh
colored bill. Their high quality is said to be
produced by feeding the old birds largely with
sound oats, placed i q vessel of water. If not
allowed much room to swim, old ducks will lay
freely in WINTER then the eggs should be hatch
ed under hens, and the ducklings literally fed
with Stacked oatmeal and foe middlings, and
afterwards with oats 10 water. Under this
treatment, they may be made ready for the table
in less than two mouths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16
NEWS OF THE DAY
"To sho,o the Gerry age and body Of the Times"

: ~ oftoto VIC Ccfy uyo t@'CN oo''S " Wv 1890.
The sharpness of the cold spell is shown by
yesterday afternoon signalreports, which give
temperatures at St. Paul minus l, Mount
Washington minus IA, Breckenridge minus =,
Davenport 4 above gro, Lacrosse 10, Mllwau-
kee 8, St. Louis Is, Rochester y, Pittsburg
ii, Philadelphia l9, Oswcgo IA: Omaha TO-
New York 81, Washington II, Louisville TO-
Leaveuworth Is, Cincinnati l6, Cleveland Is,
Boston II, Buffalo 10, Nashville %, Dubuque
9. Galveston 3s, Memphis 26, New Orleans a.
Wilmington sc, Norfolk %, Mobile 43, key
West 81, Keokuk S, and Charleston A. Snow
at Shreveport, Rochester, Oswego, Cleveland
and Buffalo.
The creditors of Jay Cooke & Go. held a
meeting in Philadelphia yesterday. The meet
ing was very large, more than two thousand
persons being 10 attendance, and appeared to
be we'll disposed toward the unfortunate tlrm
Statements we're made showing the transfer OF
the private property of the members OF the
firm for the benefit of the firm, and resolutions
adopted with much unanimty to place the set
Element of the estate 10 the hands of trustee
and committee of the creditors. MIR. Edwin
Nj. Lewis was selected as the trustee, and the
creditors proceeded to choose the committee.
The strike and suspension of all trains 90 the
New Jersey Southern Railroad still continues.
Efforts to repair the road have been successful,
y resisted by the strikers. As the road Is
mail route, it is reported that the interference
OF the Government will be asked
The Chinese Government has determined
that it will make no treaty with Peru until that
nation has released and sent back every Coolie
held there, and pledged itself to discontinue
Coolie importations in the future.
There was general move up in Stocks al
New York yesterday, which was led by Erie
taking rise of per Ct, owing to the advance
on the other side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

CONGRESS- esterday number of petitions
were presented in the Senate from women 10
different sections of the country asking the right
to vote. Petitions were also presented asking
the appointment of a commission to regulate
the liquor traffic Among the resolutions adopt
ted was one drectiug the Committee on Post
Offices and Postroads to inquire into the expe-
dieucy of passing law providing for the dis
continuance of mail service on all routes where
the annual receipts are not equal to one fourth
of the expenditures. The petition asking that
the salary of letter carriers might be fixed at
the report agreed to. Mr.. Feuton submitted
resolution, which was adopted, directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to have prepared by
the supervising surgeon general history of
the yellow fever epidemic of 1873. with obser.
vatioEs adduced from experience as to the best
methods of preventing its ravages hereafter.
The discussion on the finances was then re-
sumed. Senator Morton and other Senators
spoke, and without action the Senate went into
Executive session.
In the House of Representatives, during the
morning hour, the usual variety of resolutions
were offered and acted upon, the most import
ant OF which was one directing the Committee
on Commerce to enquire into the expediency Of
reporting bill for the most efectual means of
promoting cheap transportation on the naviga.
BILE waters Of the United States and to prevent
combinations to prevent competition, including
tugboat combinations The consideration of
the Naval Appropriation bill was then resumed
in Committee OF the Whole, the debate being
principally upon the cost and usefulness Of the
Marine Corps. An amendment was adopted
cutting the number of the privates of the Corps
down to fifteen hundred, and the bill fiually
passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

THE LIEUTENANT G ovERNoR---W do not
know what may be the decision of those who
govern in the premises, but as Lieutenant
Governor Withers will not be "a Senator Of the
United States until March 4, 1875, We imagine
there is no necessity for his resignation until
some time near the period for his entering upon
the performance of his duties as Senator. We
would think it better that the present session.
at least, should pass without any attempt to
elect successor to him 10 the Office he pow
dilioned to choose that successor. 10 tho
meantime his experience in the Virginia Sen.
ate will but the more fully qualify him to per
form his duties n the United States Senate
Richmond DISPATCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16

Z FUK!
To close out cur remaining stock OF Fur, we
are now Offering Fine Mink, ;,e,. and other we'll
known Sets ut prices ut And below cost Moth
ing could bs more appropriate nor more ace pit
able as a ri f. than u nice set OF Fur. Tnosc de-
srous of purchasing will do well by calling ut
PREyZfhLDER & BEEDHEiM'S
ian Drr Goods Emporium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-16
ii A ! + 1!

TCLIPSE CORSETS-Only 81 ccnts-wurth
L rs consolidating ma:.c special arrange
m-nts regarding the above Standard Articles, we
arc enabled to offer lhVm at 80 cts These Cor
sets are no: comp SD "i artificial bones, but til,
genuine article. Those desiring CorSctS will do
we'll to exar inc the "Eclipse;" also our other
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25
Shore Railroad.

Again the subject of railroad Is
being talked up, and it is now pro-
posed to make an effort to induce
the Cincinnati & Great Northern
Railroad, if possible, to run their
line from Saginaw or Bay City
along the shore, thus giving our
now thriving community the bene-
fits which may be derived there
from. Speaking of this matter, the
Bay City Chronicle says:
The project fora railway on the
shore, to touch the various points
as far up as Alpena, is once more
revived. No one doubts the nIces-
sity of such q road to the thriving
places along the shore, and there is
as little doubt of the value Of the
trade which those places would fur
nish. The natural outlot for all
that country is by way OF this city.
In the summer we reach the shore
towns direct by steamer, and in the
winter their only outlet is 10y stage
aud the Jackson, Lansing u Sag
inaw Railway to this city.-A- pro-
iect is now on foot to put the build
ing of the Shore Railway into the
hands of the Cincinnati .& Great
Northern Railway Company, about
which we have lately heard some
thing from points in this State
south of US. There has been some
talk of having the road strike the
Corunna coal mines and then come
on to the Valley, striking the Sag
NAV river at some point not deter
mined upon. One proposition was
TO run due north from Saginaw to
the Straits, but this is so apparent
" destitute of advantage when
compared with a route along the
Shore, that it need not he seriously
considered Just now. The point OF
interest TO us here Is, where shall
the road strike the Saginaw river |!
1t should cross the river at this city,
and now that an effort is to be made
to unite the business men OF the
Shore in an effort for. the road 1t Is q
matter deserving of some attention
on the part Of our citizens.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25
convince everybody that they can
afford to advertise their wants.

NAvIGATIoN.-Early opening OF
navigation has been predicted all
winter, and our people are nov in
fine spirits over the good fortune
of having boat at this early peri
cd. 1t is something quite uncom-
mon to be favored here with a boat
in the month of March, but the
past mild winter has been very
favorable, and now navigation may
be considered as well opened. Last
Friday morning the steamer Huron,
our first boat, arrived at this port
from Bay City, returning the same
day. She arrived here again Sun
day, bringing the mail, only one
day from Detroit. She was heavily
loaded with freight, which was un-
loaded on the ice in the river. The
Huron is now running in the place
of the Sherman. the latter be-
ing at present at pctroit. The
Dunlap has been undergoing thor
ough overhauling and will be ready
for business soon During the
season the Dunlap will extend her
trip on each Saturday from here to
MaclSinaw. Capt. Snow. who com
manded the Marine City last year,
viii sail the Dunlap this year. The
Sherman is pc ed to join the
procession soon, under Capt. Stew
art, as heretofore. The Sherman
and Dunlap will commence running
about the first of April.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

overwhelmingly, Friday and
Saturday of next week are the
days for registering the names of
vot RS in this city, previous to the
city election, which takes place on
Monday, April 9th. Let every vo-
ter see that his name is properly
recorded, that he may, on the day
of election, go to the polls and vote
for those parties who, in his judge
ment, will do the best service, and
that in the most satisfactory man
ner, and to the best interests of the
people, during the next year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

III. Zohn & Co. have leased the
remaining store in the Mcdonald
block, and will remove their tobac-
co and cigar store to that large and
convenient room some time this
week. They propose doing bust
ness op a larger scale.
Lumber was sold in Bay City
last week for 81, sl4 and $50.
The steamer Marine City is adj
vertised to leave Detroit to-day.
Last week d. p. Buker killed a
large gray eagle which measured
over six feet from tip to tip of
wings.
Capt. VIM. Thornc, of Bewick,
Comstock d Co.'S new barge, was
seriously injured in Detroit last
week. 49, @'n.a q 80 - -
Lumber camps are about all
broken up, aud extensive prepare
tions arc being made for the drive.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

CHEAP NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cit
liens have long been in need of
some means whereby they might be
enabled to advertise their wants"
"for SALE" "to rent" "lost, found"
ETC., at o low price, and TO meet
this much needed and nearly every
day demand, we have hit upon a
method which will bring the oppor-
tunity to advertise within the reach
and means OF all. BY reference
to our twenty-five Cent Column"
in this ISSUE the low figures will
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

A CHANGE.-A. Harsbaw has
sold his stock and hardware bust
ness in this city to Jas. ii. Fletcher
g. c.. who have. taken possession
of the establishment. Mr.. Fletcher
is a man of considerable expert
cnce in the hardware business, and
Mr.. Wilder Winslow, who CO sti-
tutes the balance of the company,
is q highly respected citis EN- OF
Oakland county in this State. Both
are good men, and we trust they
may be successful in their nnder-
taking. A--.---'-i- ~ 49, --' ~
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-25

Masonic NoTlCE.-Thcre will be
a special meeting of Alpcna Lodge,
No. 100, +. and A. NJ, this We'd
nesday evening at 1880 o'clock, at
the Masonic Hall, when Rev. Bro.
Donnelly will deliver a lecture on
masonry" All Brethren are in
vited to attend. 81 - = 81 ~
BY order of the W. M.
III. II. WITTELsHoFER, Sec'y.