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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET,
March II.

Cattle active and firm for shippers steer, at
ye.tcrday's prices A number OF lots OF extra
sold ut FAST Is; receipts "S;u; shipments 1900.
Live Hogs dull; heavy receipts dcpress the mar
ket, and prices declined fully lc; range 5OaS6;
most sales Is 50 81 and only few extra At
IS; receipts $4,000 shipments 5000. Sheep
steady and f,lrly active; fair to choice b 81.
St 81 q lot of extra brought s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

Look out for bargains in Ladiei' and Gents
Furnishing Goods ks, Satins. vi vets, Real
Laces, Ribbons, Scsrfs, Handerchiets, Hosiery,
Kid Gloves, SC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

FAIRFAX ITEMS "A difficulty occurred at
Fairfax e. H. on Monday afternoon between
John Howard aud Lewis Cooke, in which the
former was badly though not fatally cut by the
latter. Cooke is in jail awaiting an cxamua-
ton before justice.
The citizens at the Court House we're great
" disappointed at the non arrival of j NJ.
kllsour, who was announced to deliver his
celebrated lecture An Evening with the Poets
on Mond lay night. The bad weather is the
supposed cause OF the non arrival Of Mr.. X.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18
GENTS FURNISHINGS 4:

Everything new, neat aud stylish in Dr'ss
Shirts, Collars, Cuffs. Scarts, Crsvats, B'ws;
Ties, Socks, Gloves, Suspenders, &r Call and
examine the largest stock of the best goods III.
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH l9, .;

Ei.- NoTIcE-A meeting of the Columbia
Steam Fire Engine Company will be he'd ut
their hall to morrow evening, at halt-pnst seven
% clock NH lI-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.

REVIEW OF THE MARKET FOR TIE WEEK END
ING MONDAY, MARCH Il, 1874.
Receipts of all kinds Of Cattle at the various
yards during the week We're $3.50 Beevcs to
Cows, GSi Veals l., SIS Sheep AMI Lambs, and
4 Hoo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

OVER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR
WORTH OF REAL HAIR WITCH Ms,
Which propose To offer MI attractive spe-
cialty Ia those wishing to purchase the Dehl
goods nj but litLlo over half th"lr value. CAL
Immediately, as many Of The shades Are specially
valuable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

The new army bill reported to the House OF
Representatives reduces the cavalry to nne
regiments, now ten; artillery to four, now hive;
Infantry to twenty, now twenty-five. lhls VIII
make the army %, 900 instead Of $4,000 strong.
ANY officer may resign and shall be entitled to
one years pay besides what may be due hun
at the date of resignation; officers deemed un-
fit for duty arc to be reported by commanding
officers and mustered out, and officers OF thirty
years service may be retired. The reduction
IS to be effected by January |, 1873.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

EDUCATION AND VOTlNG.-On this side the
water the idea prevail, that compulsory educa-
ton, though high handed measure, not in all
respects conforming to American ideas Of free
dom, might still be tolerated on account of the
benefits that would be likely to follow 10 its
somewhat arbitrary wake, not the least OF which
would be the keeping ola large number of child
rem off the streets, where they learu but few good
lessons. Progressive Prussia long ago made
all children above the mental grade of born
idiots learn, whether their parents chose or no.
And now these ever advancing Teutons pro-
pose to compel every qualified clcctor to cast
his ballot, as to him seems best, at all Par
liamentary elections held within the realm of
the Emperor. And in the light of our expert
encc on this side of the Atlantic the second
tyranny Of Prussia is Infinitely better than the
first for to our great cost have We learned how
fares the community whose more intelligent
voters habitually absent themselves from the
polls By some strange law, yet unexplained,
the least trustworthy of voters invariably vote,
while a majority of thinkers neglect the i'm
rortant duty. Dc>potc Germany can, and no
doubt readily will, remedy this evil, but what
is to become Of the great and independent
United States In a matter Of such grave i'm.
portancc?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18
90 KING STREET, 90
% Corner of Royal, Alexandria, Va. 90
SPRING TRADE, 18Th.


The subscribers have received large, and
well. selected stock OF goods, t. which they are
continually making additions which are suited
to the present season, embracing Hoes, Rakes,
Forks, Shovels, Spades, Castings, Bush Hooks,
Brian Sc, thes, Garden Trowels, Grass Hooks,
Pruning and Hedge Shears, Lawn Scythes,
Floral Sets, Pruning Knives and other goods
too numerous to mention.
Our stock of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Build;
ers' Hardware Mechanics Tools, Wagon and
Coachnakers' Goods, Bellows, Anvls, Vices,
Stocks and Dies, Flies Rasps, Horse Shoeing
Tools, ii, rse Shoes, Nail Rod, Bar Iron, Horse
Nails, &c, SC, is full and complete Hardware
for family use in great variety, and all other
goods usually found in a Hardware Store.
The above enumerated goods were purchased
ut the lowest prices and having been long in the
business, we know how and where to buy. We
will sell anything in our line at Wholesale or re-
tail at the very lowest prices and invite all rur-
clasers to give us trial at IS King street, on
NH IS JOHN It CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

WINCHESTER. A census was lately taken of
Winchester, Va, which shows that the number
of Inhabitants 10 the four wards is 5,OlS, and
outside OF the corporation aad wlhiu its police
jurisdiction the number is found to be 355.
giving to the town, including its suburbs, to.
tai OF 1913 Inhabitants. The draft of new
charter mas been sent to the Legislature pro.
vding fora Hastings Court, and also cuutain.
ing other provisions. Joseph H. Sherrard, the
prescDt judge of the county, is recommended
by the bar for the iudgeship of the Hastings
Court.
The loss by the destruction of the Spice
Mills at Wilmington, Del, yesterday, is now
estimated at from $4,000 to $50 1000, upon
which, however, there was heavy insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1874.

TIE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
From present Indications even at this early
day. the aspirants for the seat IN the U. ,.
House of Representatives, now so well nl'u
by Gen. Eppa Hunton, are numerous anu
there have already been mentioned In this COD
pectiop Col. John S. Mosby, Il. H. Garter
and S. 2. Bayly, all of Fauquer, who, 1t Is
said, propose to run as independents Ex
Gov. Smith, of Fauquler, it is said, is also 10
the field, together with Gen. Williams and
COL Holiday, Of Winchester, while ). D. T.
Moore, of Clarke, has also been mentioned
While Gen. Hunton has not been frequent
narticipaut in the debates in the House.
having been prevented by u bronchial affection
from which he has suffered accutely, yet ne mas
been constant in his attendance during the Sos.
sion diligeut in the discharge OF his duty ana
by his admitted talents, purity of character and
genial manner, is deservedy held IN high es-
TEEN by members of both parties in the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-18

UMBRELLAS. of all sizes and qualities; q
~ full supply eight, ten and twelve ribs.
We procure these goods direct from the factory,
and Can offer them ut great bargains
mh II kOBT l.. WOOD
The New York herald., 1874-06-15

Chinese laborers will ofer D resou,,on for aaor-
sion ~ sne nouse ~ representatives directing the
o.eIo'a'! .ae Navy to put a stop to such EN-.
p,oy""at OF coolie labor on government work.
he committee on the District OF Col u M
pa Abuses and Their Forthcoming
Report.
the committee to investigate the affairs OF the
DAYS on their report the principal parts OF which
have been prepared by Senator Allison and
Representative Wilson, OF Indiana. The COM
mittee were in consultation to-day and
Tonight endeavoring to compromise views
In order to make unanimous report. Nothing
Is specifically known as to its contents
the committee not being free at present to speak
OF them; but there is question in any mind that
the report will severely criticize the District au-
thoritles and condemn many OF their proceedings.
The bill already reported from the committee TO
entirely change the government OF the District is
their condemnation OF that now existing. IL is
generally believed that the testimony in the safe
burglary case will be reported, accompanied by
resolution that 1t be sent to the Department OF
Justice for such action as may be deemed proper
Further RestgnatiOns from tho Indian
Board-IIs Abolish ment Proposed.
Mr.. Thomas X. Cree Secretary Of the Board OF
Indian Commissioners during the past three years.
has resigned. Hon. Thomas G. Jones, or Ohio, q
member OF the same Board, has also rendered his
resignation. Senator ingalls,, OF the Senate CON-
miutee on Indian Affairs mas introduced resolu-
tion to abolish the Board.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES

Lecocq has nearly succeeded in eclipsing the
popularity OF Onenbach in Paris.
Mr.. Maurice Grau has secured the Emily Sodene
comic opera company OF London for the Lyceum
Theatre in the fall.
Jules Janin's mother-in-law. Nine. yeuve Huet,
died lately at Evreux leaving 100000 OF francs to
that fortunate theatrical critic.
Alheri's great biblical tragedy, 'Saul,n win be
produced for the first time in America on wedncs-
day next, with Signor Salvini in the title role.
Nlblos offers new sensation in ''The Cryptic
gram; or, Lost and Won," dramatzed. with
special reference to scenic effect, from James de
Miles no 81.
Salvini plays Conrad in "Morte Clvile" tonight
1t Is one or his best roles. On Friday night
"Samson" will be given, on the occasion OF Sal
WINS benefit.
Dachauer's magnificent cave Maria" rendered
by Miles. Corradi and Gomien and Messrs. Pnueger
ana Blum, was the musical attraction at st. Ann's
church yesterday.
The hot weather is rapidly closing up the Parts
theatres. The Odeon. Ambigu, Comque, Chateau
dEau, Tour d'Auvergne aud Menus Plaisirs have
already closed their doors.
An amateur operatic company, OF Dubuque,
Iowa. recently essayed the opera OF "Beshazzar,n
the handwriting on the wall being represented,
we suppose, by the bill poster.
On the hundredth night OF the representation OF
his "Orphee aux Enfers' in Paris Offenbach led the
orchestra in person in the second and fourth acts
The receipts were so greatly augmented by the
anticlpatory announcement that the management
prevailed upon the composer to conduct several
times subsequently.
M. Gounod, in letter to NJ. Oscar Comettant,
published 10 the Paris Journals, has warmly taken
up the question OF rescoring Beethoven, started
by Herr Wagner. We feel tempted to quote the
protest or the French composer against the sug-
gested notifications OF the orchestral text OF the
Ninth Symphony, and when M. Gounod begins with
the declaration, II do not know the Ninth Choral
Symphony OF Beethoven according to wagner;
only know 1t according to Bee thoven, and that is
quite enough for me-" we may add, land for al
the musical world too." The Reuue ct Gazette Must
Gale cites letter from Dr. Ferdinand Hitler, o.
Cologne, who convicts Herr Wagner Of some sigma
bunders IN his study upon the execution Of the
Ninth Symphony, published IN the AustKalische.
Wochenblan DR.. Hitler cautions musicians not &c
accept Herr Wagner's quotations from the score,
as the .nfalliDle oracle" is quite wrong In his ref
erences to the andante in the minor symphony
as to the use OF the brass.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
MULLEN'S MATCH.

Attempt to Guido Weston-5OO Miles In
Six Days-l15 the First Day and SO
in the First Ten Hours.
Edward Mullen. the champion ten mile walker
OF America, who has undertaken to accomplish
the feat which Weston ialed to do, OF walking 500
miles In consecutive days lis OF which he pro.
poses to make in the first twenty-four hours,
and fifty miles without rest In ten hours
from the start, commenced his task this
morning OF twenty-five minutes after
twelve O'Clock, at the Washington Riding
Academy, corner of Sixth avenue and Twenty.
sixth street. He expressed himself as confident
OF successfully completing the prescribed dis
tance within the allotted time. He has been
IN training for the event for some time.
confning himself however, more to q judictous
system OF dietary and moderate daily exercise
rather than covering long distance, which he
states 1t has never been his habit to indulge IN
when preparing for contest He has never. pre-
vious TO the present time, engaged in any walking
match for any long distance, the longest hith
erto being twelve miles. as Will be seen by the fol-
lowing record OF his performances:-
His first appearance as pedestrian was on
July 2, 1873, at Beacon Park, Boston, when he
for the Massachusetts championship medal, which
he won by nearly thirty seconds. On October 4,
several the Athletic un5
grounds and won, beating his opponents BY over
two minutes his time being 23n. 05S On the lSt
OF the same month Ire walked ten miles agalst
ID. Wane at Boston, winning In III 30m. 25s. His
next appearance was ut New Bedford on NOyem-
ber q, when he beat B. Beverlander In a twelve
mile race, his time being In. 30m. 25s On the Goth
of the same month ne walked W. f. Harding tour
miles at Beacon Park, Boston, which race ne won in
thirty.0ne minutes On the 18th Of January OF this
year he again walked q race with Harding at Glass
Hail. in this city, the distance this time being ten
miles. He again won III In. 32m On the 21st OF
April last, at DeerioOt Park, he walked match OF
ten miles against walter Brown. which he won In
the unprecedentedly quick time OF LII. 26n 30s..
beating his opponent by one second.
:. Precisely at twenty-four minutes after midnight
Mullen stepped on the track, accompanied by his
trainer, George b. Coyle, the long distance pedes-
trian. He was dressed In full walking costume,
consisting white Guernsey, blue SILK trunks and
white hose, with oxford shoes. AS he appeared
at the starting post he seemed to be in good splr
It's and as ut as good training could make nm.
He Is somewhat slimy built, is about hve feet ten
inches high and weighs $50 pounds. As he turned
to commence his journey he started OF somewhat
slowly, his STEP however, being peculiarly elastic
and springy. .oo
seventeen clrcnits and three-tenths 20 be made to
complete mile. His first lap he made in IA s.,
the second in the same time, Keeping on at
about this gait and making his first mile in
m % s., ana completed his third mile by y
quarter to one O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
NEW YORK CITY.

At late hour on Saturday night Coroner VOLT
man was called to No. l40 sullivan street IN taxs
the ante-mortem statement OF Margaret Tranor.
who q week previous had been beaten by her hus
band, Frank Trainor. He returned home drunk
and ugly, and, seizng a chair, struck her on tha
head and neck with IL, thus INJECTING inuries
which the attending physicians seem to regard A.
dangerous although Mrs. Tranor herself does not
think she is going TO die. The jury rendered
verdict against Train0r the wife beater and COro-
ner Wotman committed MIN to The Tomb5.
The First battalion Massachusetts, light artillery,
Major ID. II. Folett commanding, will arrive here
on the morning OF the 25th inst, and march up
Broadway about ten A. M. After o parade
through the principal streets they will park theIl
guns IN Tompkns' square, where they win give an
exhibition drill the next forenoon. Invitations
nave been extended to Mayor Havemeyer ana
MAJOR General shalcr to review the battalion dur
ing tneiI stay IN the city. ON the evening or the
Zotn INST Major Folett Will give grand reception
at tne Grand Central Hotel-the Dattalion,s head
quarters during their stay in the city-to tho
of1cers OF the Twenty-second regiment, all the
prominent Officers OF the First division and the
press. for which invitations Will soon be out. The
battalion return home on the Goth inst.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
TIE GRAND PRIZE OF PARIS.
An English Colt the Winner-Exciting Scene
1T Chantilly
PARIS. June IA, 1874

PARIS, June H. 1874
Tho great international race Tor the Graad Prize
of Paris was run to-day and was won by the Eng
ush colt Trent.
The weather was fine, the attendance immense
and the contest most exciting.
THE RACE.
GRAND PRIZE OF PARIS, OF 100,000f IN specie,
given half by the city OF Paris and half by the
great railway companies, Tor entire colts and fles
10aled in 1871. OF every description and country;
added TO sweepstakes OF 1,000. each; the second
to receive 10,O00L and the third 5,0o0 out OF the
stakes; weight for colts, l2l lbs, and for fes l1S
lbs. distance, about one mile and seven iurongs;
40 subscribers
Mr.. w. X. Marshas br. c. Trent by Bromie-
law. out of The Mersey, by Newminster. :.
HI. Edward FOuld's ch. I. Saltarelle, by Vertu-
gad1n, out OF Slapdash. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
Mr. Cr0wther HarrisOn's ch. C. Tomahawk, by
Thormanby, out OF Bathilde. by Stockweli.... 8
Baron de Rothschild's b. c. Bleville by West
Australian. Isle de France. ce................... 4
Fourteen ran.
THE BETTING
ct the start was I to l against Trent, to 1
against Saltarelle and to l against Tomahawk
and BteviIle.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
AUSTRALASIA.

MAIL Communicat alton with America and
Europe-The school Question Diff
Guilty yMaintaincd-Census Return.
SAN FRANCISCO June IA, 1874.
The Sydney Herald OF MAY says the rival mail
established by the Australasian colony does not
compare 80 unfavoraDly with the delivery OF our
mail here per PeninsulaE end oriental steamer,
though the time OF Transmission between England
and San Francisco invariably exceeds what IL
ought TO be. When this is remedied by the London
Post Office authorities and steamers built specially
for the Trans-Pacinc line running the latter IL
expected to prove as successful as mail route as
1t is ior passengers.
PARLIAMENTARY DEADLOCK.
deadlock has arisen in the Colonial Leglsla-
ture on the question OF the Education bill.
-AASyEAcrYRE AND AaHIcuLruRE.
The Inter-Coio1iai Exhibition, which closed re-.
Gently, was in some features the most successful
ever had here.
The improvement In the stock exhibition was
very marked from New Zealand.
COLONIAL CENSUS.
The census returns, most of which are now In,
show large increase in the population OF the
colony.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
The Defunct Chief.

Inc OeIunct Cn10fs
The above despatch will be OF some interest to
those who have watched the history Of our Indian
affairs in the West. The tribe to which he belonged
is one of the most ierocious aud warlike in
character of all those which have survived to be
removed from their old to new hunting grounds,
and Cochise was, up to few years since. one Of
their most violent warriors. After series Of
MURDERS robberies. scalpings and outrages on
white settlers he turned 'good indian" In his Old
age, went on reservation, drew government ra-
tions regularly, and made show OF restraining
the restless ''young men" OF his band. He has
been for some time back in poor health. His life,
so full OF sanguinary incidents, has ended
peacefully. Doubtless he has gone to the
"Happy hunting ground" from whose bourne no
Cochise has ever returned TO tell the story OF its
game and Its wigwams The recent conduct OF the
Apacnes has been much more docie than formerly,
bu, still occasional rumors are heard of restless
and savage inclination on their part, and their
quietude is not entirely to be trusted.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Change of Ministry-Tempernnce and
Labor Regulation Bills.
SAN FRANCISCO, June IA. 1874.
The Commercial Advertiser OF Honolulu gives
the following changes in the Sandwich Islands
Cabinet
P. Nahaelna, Minister of Finance.
w. L. Green, Minister OF the Interior and al tn
term Minister OF Foreign Relations.
X. II. Stanley, Attorney General.
The announcement of the retirement Of Messrs.
Hartwell and Widemann rom the Cabinet has
been received with universal regret.
TEMPERANCE AND WORK AND WAGES
The temperance crusade Is becoming active, and
a bill has been introduced in the Assembly TO pro.
hibit the sale or manufacture OF intoxicating
drinks. The Free Liquor bill had been sigma lily
defeated.
The Eight and Nine Hour bill Is employing the
attention OF the Assembly.
The New York herald., 1874-06-15
PRESIDENTIAL PLEASURE
PARTY,

How Yesterday Was Spent az Cape
May-Citizens OF the Rural Districts
ssViewfng'' the President-Secretary
Bristow Attracting Curiosity-OR Tor
Philadelphia. Gs,.... -.
- GAZE NAY, Iune IA 1874.
The President and the other distinguished
guests who comprised the stag party from WASH
ington did not put in an appearance this morning
until about ten O'Clock. They breakfasted at that
hour In the main dining room OF Congress Hall,
enjoying precisely the same accommodations as
all the other parties in the house, and no more
The morning dawned superbly, with strong and
steady breeze coming from the sea. The sky was
cloudless and the thermometer, indicating tenn
reached point more than four degrees higher all
day long
: COUNTRY CURIOSITY SEEKERS.
The scene about the hotel at an early hour this
morning was quite lively one; for, despite the
fact that the distinguished party desired
the crcumstance 2t their arrival 70 be
kept as secret az possible, the-e gews
spread everywhere rapidly, and a great maliJ'
people drove in from the country districts,
in order TO catch glimpse Of the President. The
gentlemen for a long time after breakfast showed
decided inclination to be exclusive, and kept
their circle free from all intrusion. Later. how
ever, the party separated, each group seeking its
own amusement and recreation. Some strolled at
low tide along the beach, others rode In carriages
countryward while others still paced to and tro
the lengths OF the broad verandas.
THE PRESIDENT WALKS ALONE.
The President himself waived an invitation to
ride, and, taking advantage of a favorable oppor-
tunity, sought the shore and walked upon the
SAND by himself unaccomDanied by any ore.
None OF the party attended church. The trains
from Philadelphla, which arrived before noon,
brought down many passengers, and, during the
earlier part OIL the afternoon, the beach wore quite
lively appearance. The President and his COM
panlOns seemed to desire quiet and rest and a
slight freedom from the roar and rush oil the
capital. to which they return in the morning. All
contempOraneous topics seemed more pleasing for
their discussion than politics, which were sTudi-
Ously avoided.
THE NEW SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
The last appOintee at Washington Mr.. Bristow,
Secretary OF the Treasury, seemed to be the cyno-
sure OF every eve, every one apparently desiring to
speak with him. His fine personal physique i'm
pressed all very favorably and In his conversation
ne was easy and en- PERTAINING.
DEPARTURE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
The party dned between the hours or five and
six p. M. and an hour later took special train
for Philadelphia, with view OF reaching Washing
ton early tomorrow. large crowd had collected
at the depot, and the President was obliged TO
undergo the customary Misunderstanding, DC.
QUIET VISIT.
The Presidents visit has been an exceedingly
quiet one, and on this account he is no doubt all
the more pleased Ii was free from any prear-
ranged programme, every one being lett to seek
his own enjoyment III manner most agreeable
to himself.