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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

There was no further fighting in or around
Vicksburg, yesterday, and new eectlon Tor
Sheriff has been ordered to take place Deem
Der 81. The Democrats claim that the DIM
Guilty was caused by the effort OF the negro
Sheriff, Crosby, to establish himself 10 DIS post
by violence and after he failed TO qua!hS oS
giving the necessary bonds. The tax payers
requested his resignation, request with when
be complied, but 3 visit to Governor ameS
modified his views, for he returned to 'lcks-
burg and Issued card calling on all Republl-
cans to rally to his support. This appeal was
answered BY the appearance OF armed BODIES OF
negroes. A series of combats, attended with
loss of lite, was the result. Gov. Ames de-
clares the refusal of the white people OF llcks'
burg TO allow Crosby to act as Sheriff, without
giving bonds, an attack ~ the equal rights Of
the coored people aud, according to his view,
the shooting OF the negroes who attacked |icks
burg was the result OF the late Denoc-anc We
tories! Of course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11
A Gloomy View.

Gov. kempers address to the bondholders
presents our State in lamentable point OF
view 10 respect to is financial condition. We
are Sorry to believe that what be says Is true,
for his statement is carefully prepared and verl-
fed By the reports Of the basement officers.
He says that the total of fairly assessed TAXA
Die values 10 the State for the fiscal year OF
lS-o-,3, is 1888 Csc. 452 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The Code of Virginia which has ust been
revised, corrected. and published al consldera-
bic expense to the State, is undergoing the
usual Amending process in tie Legislature.
The laws are hardly pat in force before they
are changed, and thus there is continued con-
fusion. Tie Legislature had better lei the
Code alone and get through the business first.
Then, if they have any time to spare, why they
can, for want of something better to do, tinker
at the laws as much as they like, SO that they
don't change them any more at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The Casey party from Louisiana are making
determined effort to have Pinchback admit
ted to the seat in the Senate which he claims.
1t is important to them to obtain Congress
sional recognition of the Kellogg government,
which is threatened with expulsion BY the
Democratic Legislature when it meets in jan
uary. The rumors Of fresh trouble and fight
Ing IN New Orleans are so far untrue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The Fredericksburg Herald says ;-"There
has been prevailing for the last few weeks
most fatal disease among the whole feline race.
1t seems to be an epidemic, and not conhoed 10
any part of the town. nor TO old mousers or
kittens-al alike die from the disease, which
appears to be sort Of Influenza. We have
heard of as many as nine deaths in one house
hall -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Argument on the motion to compel Hilton to
furnish bill Of particulars in the damage suit
against Beecher was commenced before Judge
McCue, in Brooklyn, yesterday. Tlton relies
for evidence Chiefly on Mr.. and Mrs. Mouton,
Miss Bradshaw and others, who will testify
that Mr.. Beecher confessed to them his quit
with Mrs Titon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The Democrats Of Kentucky are urging Hon.
James B. Beck for successor to Ex-Governor
Stevenson 10 the United States Senate. Mr.,
Beck has made an admirable record III the
Honse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Mr. Alexander Macter, of Baltimore, was
married in London yesterday to the daughter
of the late Hon James Brooks, of New York.
The ceremony was performed by the Alousis-
nor Capel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The bill to amend the Code so as to provide
for the holding of three regular terms Of Cir
cult Courts 10 each county, passed the State
Senate on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Cincinnati is setting up rivalry with Phlla-
delphia 10 the Centennial Exhibition business
1t is proposed to hold purely national exhibit
ton there in 1876, and the plans are already
taxing definite shape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

We acknow ledge the receip pit of copy of the
fourth annual report of the State Superlnten-
dent of Public Institutions with accompanying
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Hon. A. G. Thurman will be the candidate
of the Democratic members of the United
States Senate for President pro tenn Of that
body. The Republicans will support MIR. Car
nentsr. of Wisconsin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

ln the Senate, yesterday, number of bills
and resolutions we're reported upon by the
Committee on Courts of Justice and General
Laws.
The Committee Oh Courts of Justice report
ed, in response to q resolution, that persons
elected to county offices at the election on the
3rd ult. were not entitled to qualify, but that
elections for county officers must take place on
the 4th Thursday in May, and that the pres
ent incumbents must continue to fulfil the du.
ties of their respective Offices until their success
sors are duly qualified, viz: until July |, 1875
The report gave rise to long debate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The London Daily News correspondent at
the trial OF Y on Arnim reports that the prison
er yesterday showed serious symptoms OF illness
and was overcome by heat, and the court rose
early ct his request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

King David Kalakaua passed through Chi
cago yesterday on bis route East, being sick
with bilious attack and unable to get out and
enjoy the hospitalities Of that city. He will
call as be goes back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

This weeks number of Littel's Living Age
has been received and is very interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

CALIFORNIA SALMON FOR VIRGINIA WA.
TIERS Those who have partakeo Of the glori-
GUS Salmonn fish, fresh from the waters of the
Sacramento. whose meat looks like an alloy of
gold and copper, the former predomioatioe,
and the taste, the delicate favor OF which can
never be forgotten, will be delighted to hear that
Mr.. Spencer Baird, U. S. Fish Commissioner
is now making arrangements to introduce quite
large plumber of California salmon into the
waters of the State of Virginia. We want
some for the Rappabpnock river, and trust
that the waters of Virginia will prove healthy
and invigoratng, and that the fish may be
speedily acclimatized. We have seen fish
taken from the Sacramento Dearly as large as
the sturgeon taken in the Rappahannock. -
Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The Taylor hotel in Winchester has passed
into the hands of Mr.. n. NJ Cartme, its popu-
lar aud we-known proprietor before the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

We have received the December number o.
the African Repository, with a very interest
ing table CT contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Benjamin Moran, of Philadelphia, was yes
terday nominated as Minister to Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The Legislature has barely been in session
week and yet we notice LEAVES Of absence
granted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

sa!eS ot TAI. 10 eZtr, shipping IL |aSJ -; l..
ter price tor lots averaging 10. lis Texans AID
Cherokee. -"d 1t : ID - ~. !"g> more ~
tive; weather lav"r,hl.; price. 81 g..p grad
higher receipt: 70 90; SKIES ui "a. - A.
bnS Il, closing Il ,tn 1T he a ivanc.. shipments
GOO Sheep ac; Tc und !rin: receipt l'ttj lsir
t" good 4aSi - shipments 300
GEoRGETowS CATTLE MARKET. Dec r. IL
The iirrings o: Beef lathe TN. week Showed =
taIing oil in the recei pts. while the market
rather dull. Upwards oi ouU head we're sold ~
prices ranging from 3aSj - per 10 ID. gross;
some were cr!ven and some We're icit over.
Cows and Calves brought 25aS50. There wcre
sales vi 30 Sheep ~ iaJ:r per ID about 2ai
We're let over u!SU.d, aaU - driven Oh - Ba.
timorc.
CISCISaATI hou MARKET, Deer l0.-H2gs
receipts 10000 :, III Opened dali; ,ubseq lent
~ = brisk dcmalid sprung Up bat t1wart- TIE
close the market ruled du.l, AMI sbou. l2UtJ "a
lnsin un>oid sales o! comm n at oaSj 30; ma
dun 70 far Il 5oAS1 -; god pa king grabs
i 81 81 choice 10 e2tr. butchers io..S1 ~;
bA.k OF sales =: i "a 50 80 shipments $50 head
| BATIM"HE HORSE AND MULE MARKET
! The excessive du.in:== which has :ur several
n9nths prevailed continues. The prices
fully up to the average for tbs season III the
year and IN" supply Is al hat could DC desired.
| gu. the den4sid i -lnai AID Is coAfi1. ai:no>:
exclusively to the c!.ss .: horse. known "
! general utilities Tn" mule market l. =:
coarse, to .oine e1ter. guided by the price anc
| supply ut horses and cons lu-'lty il is du...
| The sales have ue.n few and .ae prices c,-r~.
| poIdng:y .ow.
| BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET.
| We are again without transactions - lot. in
| Sugars, cut the market, tn ugh quiet, ccn!ain5
| Steady. We quote follows Cuba grocery
grades. e3se.c: Porto Rico, grocery grades. So.
&C, and D"merara Vacuum pan 9.."Sc. stock
to-day 5lo9 hnds
There is u better demsn! for Cote, and Zoe
feeling in the market is iirine-. Pr e: .rc aoou.
&c better all round and We quote Db2Eg Io::
ranging from H.; .207c, al god. Sick Q: Rio
here IL hrs. HANDS Is now about 1900 bags.
LYScHBURG MARKET Dec. lG.-Rccep:: .!
| Wh.at light and prizes sitter; white Md Eel
ll5sl3Q. Corn in moderate demand al 62:>e4
for new and Did. Oats GOait5, and Rye s3a9o
RICHMOND MARKET, Dec. 10 G-si1 il! !igG.
receipt, win ssi-s oE white Wrea: Il. l35al3o
and red al 40 for cd to choicr. Corn white
12a15. Rye 81 Oa.. %.
| FREDEEICKsBURG MARKET. Deer. lG.-Ihe
| msraet is quiet ~ l2Jal33 tor prime 10 choice
white and red Wheat Cora 1eseg. Rye sIa9l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The King of the Sandwich Islands is expect
ed to arrived 10 Washington to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, and good fit guaranteed, at
DEALHAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

CONGRESS. the Senate, yesterday, bill
was introduced for the relief of the Allegheny
Valley Railroad Company. The House bill to
extend the powers of the board Of audit of the
District Of Columbia was read twice. a joint
resolution was passed to appoint George Ban.
croft member of the board of regents Of the
Smithsonian Institution 10 place of Gen. Sher-
man, who has resigned Monday next was set
apart for consideration Of the bill to frame a
new form of government for the District of Co.
lumba. The Senate adjourned until Monday.
In the House Of Representatives the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury was directed to transmit
to the House report Of the commissioners ap-
pointed to wind up the affairs of the Freed
men bank: and bill was introduced reQuir-
ing the said commissioners to declare dlvi-
deod. and to institute suit against the trustees
of the bank The consular and diplomatic APP
preparation bill was referred to the csmnittee
OF the whole. The bill "tor the Improvement
Of the currency and the reduction of the inter-
est on the funded debt OF the United States"
vas considered 10 committee of the whole. Az
amendment was offered that greenbacks shall
not be legal tender for debts contracted after
July |, 1875. Mr. Dawes made speech lie
favor OF a return to specie payments and was
followed by MIR. Phelps Oh the same side. MIR.
Smith proposed an amendment to the bill,
making the smallest denomination Of the con-
vertible bonds one Thousand dollars The COM
nittee then rose The Senate amendments to
the House bill for the purchase of scales for
the PoStofhce Department was agreed to. The
House then adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

The cheapest and largest stock of Fashion,
able Hats, at DEALHAA's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

LYScRBURG MARKET Dec. lG.-Rrceip.5 .!
Whaat light and prizes sitter; white Md rel
ll5sl34 Corn in moderate demand al 62:>el
for new and Did. Oats Costs and Rye S5a9J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

In the House of Delegates bills were passed
to authorize the sale Of certain church proper
ty in Shenandoah county and to amend the
code in reference to bridges between counties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

RICHMOND MARKET Dec. 10 G-s1 il: .igh!
receipt, WIN ssles Of white WreA. u! l35al3o
and red al 40 for 8 Oh to cho!c~. Corn, "ls:e
72a75. Rye 81. Oa.. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11
GEO. +. FRENCH,
IS King Street,
OUT STOCK

{ ILO>1N0 %
CLOCKS. WATCHES, JEWELHY. spec,
..rlas Thermone:asS Mathematics. lc>:.--
ments. Compss<es, Quai.snt$, Pen SaITss >>!>-
so-s, Forks and Spoons, with variety OF Fs.cE
Goods, will from his d.:e Sc sold y. very s9''
rates By Benz. bAhloN'
dec Ills. Nc. ;! h.ns ss!e-..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

FaEDEaIcKsBURG MARKET. Deer. lG.-The
msrGet is quiet ~ l2ial33 tor prime 10 ca.icc
white and red Wheat Cora 7esep Rye sIa9p
and Oats 6U.t2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

III. best and largest variety Of Overcoats, at
DEALHANs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11
j,Oy1.2 On
= 3lS.Ul5 SO
5,9T6, 40l SIS


Total 10 one year SIS. 3es ISL VI
This is an euorIuouS sun 10 be drawn FROM
the people 10 the shape of taxes 10 the present
i'm povershed condition Of the State 1t shows
that We are doing our level best to meet the
demands of our public creditors, and the won-
der is that We have been able to do so much.
Gov kcmper further says Let 1t be re-
membered, also, that the capacity OF property
to bear taxation is 10 the ratio Of its produc
tiveness that Virginia IS distinctIvely an ag
riculturai State, whose wealth is in her lands
that tHo-thirds Of her lands are uncultivated
and are chiefly unproductive and dead capital
that her agriculture has languished and proved
unavoidable from the close of the war to this
time : and that Of her colored population, co.,
sttutng a most valuable aud productive class
before the war. more than half million, BY
their average earnings. now produce very little,
if Anything at ali, except food and cothing for
themselves
:" Let it be remembered, also, that our PEG.
pie are borne duwD with an enormous private
Indebtedness, exceeding, as is estimated, the
auouot OF our large State Indebtedness, all of
which is being pressed Tor payment, and much
of which is due beyond the Commonwealth,
and ii will be seen that our resources and ener-
gies are being strained to the utmost point of
endurance. 1t these facts are borne in mind,
it will be understood why it is that we'll au.
theuticated reports are not untrequenty made
OF farms whose annual production falls short Of
the amount of their annual taxes, Of indiSpen-
sable farm animals and implements, and lauds
also being sold for ta1es-and all through no
want of industry or economy on the part Of the
farmer. These facts borne in mind, will teach
others what the logic of experienced suffering
has taught US, that any material increase of
taxation on lands at this time, would be virtual
coniscation of the lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Total of taxes PAID
under State laws
tor one year,
Internal revenue
taxes paid to
| Dited States,
Probable amount
paid to UulteL
States By reason
Of natiunal Gust
tom laws,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Deer. 10. 1874
Cattle quiet good grades tEm; receipts lSU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

MASUFaCToRY The Loudoun Enterprise
states that There is about to be started al Snlck
ersville maDutactory of spokes, hubs ton
eues and fel!oes, aud machinery TO grind .umac
and bone-du.t will also be connected with the
engine. Snickersvile will be the terminus for
some time probably, of the Washington and
Ohio Railroad, which fact, if taken advantage
Of will give it such impetus that it will not feel
the loss of it, when the railroad passes on
through the % ountains, to its inal terminus on
the Ohio. Mr.. Jullan Graham will have
charge of the operations of this establishment.
and h. is now engaged in getting it ready for
work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-11

Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing 4,
DEAIHAMS.
, 1874-08-01
why BE Goes Astray.


Many a child goes astray, not
because there is a want of prayer
or virtue at home, but simply be-
cause home lacks sunshine. A
child needs smiles as much as
the flowers need sunbeams.
Children look little beyond the
present moment. If a thing
pleases, they are apt to speak Of it;
if it displeases they are prone to
avoid it. If home is the place
where faces are sour and words
harsh, and fault-6nding is ever in
the ascendant, they win spend as
many hours as possible elsewhere.
Let parents talk to their children,
especially the little ones, in such a
way as to interest them and render
them happy.
, 1874-08-01
Interest on Friendship.

The Stockton (Cal.) Indepen-
dent relates one of those stories of
real life, of which the Golden
State has been SO prolific. In
1850 young man named Osborn,
who had recently arrived at the
mines from the East, penniless
and friendless, was taken sick.
He told his condition to a fellow
adventurer named Hitchcock, who
was little better off, and the lat
ter promised to see him through.
The promise was kept, and when,
after two months illness, Osborn
arose from his bed his friend
handed him $3.50 to bear his ex-
penses and to procure tools, saying
to him, If you ever get able you
can pay me back, but do not worry
yourself and injure your health in
trying to make the money too
quick" One year and a half from
that time Osborn sent Hitchcock
81, 1,25O, with the following note:
I" IN pay interest on friendship" !"
His labors proved remunerative,
and by 1873 he was worth $780,
600. While in San Francisco he,
by accident, met and recognized
his old friend. When they parted,
after several days companionship,
Osborn gave Hitchcock a sealed
package, with the injunction that
it ehould not be opened until he
was on the cars. There Hitch
cock found that it contained a
deed for one-sixth of a rich silver
mine, with a small note containing
the words Interest on friend
ship" Hitchcock has sold his in
terest for $4,000.
, 1874-08-01
1celanders in this Country.

The Icelanders seemed inclined
to celebrate their millennial ami
versary by abandoning the country
IN which for a thousand years their
ancestors have wrung from land
and sea a scanty subsistence. In
1879 company of one bup---
IIcelanders Tf1gr-dueu 10 america,
and were followed last year by
twice as many. The fertility of
our western prairies, contrasted
with the barrenness of the lava
fields in their ancient home, has
charmed these modern Mortimer,
and they have consequently por-
trayed to their countrymen in gol-
den colors the delights of their
new dwelling-place. The result
is that violent emigration fever
is now raging in the cottages along
the shores of every Icelandic ford.
All the Icelandic journals are bust
ly discussing the great question of
stay or go. No fewer than four
hundred persons residing in the
southern provinces have taken
passage in the steamers which
connect Reykja1ik, the capital,
with Edinburgh, on their way to-
Glasgow or Liverpool and Ameri-
ca. In the northern provinces so
great is the number of prospec-
tive emigrants that a Norwegian
steamship line has sent one of it's
steamers to Akureyri, a town on
the northern coast, to convey them
thence directly to New York. 1t
is probable that nearly one thou
sand Icelanders, or one-seYenth
part of the population Of the Is
land, will this summer build them
selves new homes in the Western
States. In view of this fact the
intelligent Icelanders have sent
two of their number to Nebraska
to select a site suitable for estab-
fishing a colony, where, under hap
pier skies and upon a more fruit
full soil, the children of Thor may
lead less toilsome lives, and may
still read, in their ancient tongue,
the sages of their forefathers.
From no part of the elder world
can America receive a race surer
to be stalwart, thrifty and well ed
ucated.-[ Eastern paper.
, 1874-08-01
Those Coal Oil Lamps.

A sad accident occurred at Oak
land station, in this State last
Thursday night. Prof. Arnold's
pupils were having a public exhi-
bition, and Miss Sallie Smith was
reading a composition, when a
coal oil lamp, on table near by,
exploded, setting fire to Miss
Smiths clothing. She jumped
from the stage and ran screaming
among the audience, when a panic
ensued, and before it was finally
quieted, some twenty-five or thirty
persons were badly injured. Miss
Smiths father, who was in the au-
dience, ran to her assistance as
soon as possible, enveloped his
daughter in a coat, and extin-
guished the flames, burning him
self seriously. His right arm will
be disabled for life. Miss Smith
died next morning, and the sub
ject of her composition, I" To-mor-
row, " seemed prophetic. Another
case occurred last Monday: Miss
Farratt, who lives near Westport,
KY, was SO severely burned by
the explosion of coal oil lamp
that she only fingered a few hours
when she died. She was in the
act of blowing out the lamp when
it exploded. In attempting to
save her, her father burned his
arm so badly that it is feared am
putatiOn will be neeessary.-Ken-
lucky Advocate.
, 1874-08-01
New Spinning Machine,

"A correspondent of the Vicks
burg Herald gives an account Of
a new invention now in practical
operation in the Mountain Cotton
Mills, near Bolton Station, ON the
Memphis and CharlestapL nj. n
represented, must have a more i'm
portant effect upon the proddc-
ton and manufacture of cotton
than even Whitney's cotton gin
has had. 1t does away with the
ordinary process of ginning, con-
verting the cotton just as it is
taken from the field into thread of
superior quality. 1t costs only
$3.50, and is attached to the ordi-
nary card stand. 1t is said that
specimens of thread made by this
machine have beenisent to nearly
all the Northern manufactures,
and have been pronounced strong
er and more lustrous than that
spun by the ordinary method. 1t
is claimed that thread spun by
this means will sustain fully one
third more weight than thread of
equal size made of cotton that has
passed through the processes of
compression and the complicated
machinery of common cotton mills.
The great importance of the in
vention, however, consists in the
fact that by its cheapness and sim
plicity it may be introduced into
common use, the natural result of
which will be to transfer the whole
work of cotton spinning from
manufactures to the cotton fields,
thus effecting great saving in the
cost of packing and transporta-
tion, and in other expenses.
, 1874-08-01

AN Iowa justice offers to marry
couples for two shillings, and yet
he can't excite any enthusiasm.
Bustles, paint, powder, Mysteries
and divorce fees are in the way.