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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

CONGRESSIONAL GRAVITY THE New York
Post gets off the following squib under the title
of mo More Humpty Dumpties
"On the suggestion of MIR. George +. Hoar,
of Massachusetts, the Speaker of the House OF
Representatives has decided that hereafter the
official record Of the proceedings Of that body
shall not contain the words, laughter or
"sensation We presume that now and then
the members Of the lower house of Congress
will hereafter laugh, not to speak Of shutilng
th cir feet and otherwise behaving 10 dlsJrder-
" manner, Notwithstanding this decision of Mr.
Blaine. But whatever the fact may be, from
this time forth the official report will contain
no sign Of any boysh or boistrOus actions The
mute protesting testimony ufthe official record
against the efficiency Of the Speakers admins
traiou Of parliamentary law is heDceforth to be
suppressed
The new rule is blow at the historic who
writes, say 10 the year 5000: of American at
fairs. He will turn over the pages of the Con.
gressiona Record for this current year aud read
10 turn the classical wit Of MIR. Cox, the home
spun wit of Mr. Phelps, the financial nonsense
of Mr.. Mellish, the thank Gods of Mr.. But
Ter, and the glowing rhetoric Of Mr.. Hawl J, of
Connecticut; but in no Instance will he di1cover
that their fellow members were amused or
stirred. He will imagine that bis remote an
cestors were the most decorous people 10 exist
ence "
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Washington News.

A considerable number of the Evangelical
clergy of the District were at the room of the
District committee yesterday prepared to sup
port the liquor trade restriction bills of Mr..
Lawrence aud MIR. Monroe. The committee
was not ready to hear the clergy aud the subject
was postponed for few days.
Sergeant Hubbard, who has had charge Of
the U. S. army recruiting station was arrested
last night on charge of deserlon and appro,
priation of all the army clothing under his
charge, which it is alleged he sold to second,
hand clothing dealers.
VIM. f. d.. Knight yesterday entered suit
against the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, claiming 81, 500 for delay 10 the delivery
Of dispatch.
James Boyle, who was committed to Jail for
shooting his wife, has been released at the re-
quest Of his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

The Currency bill passed the Senate yester
day-yeas, go; nays, "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

The balance iu the State Treasury yesterda.
was $49l, G75.l0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

ALEXANDRIA. FISH MARKET, April 1.-The
receipts Of fresh Fish are increasing slowly, but
show 3 marked falling off from those of the same
date in preceding years. On this day one year
ago $1,000 Herrings reached here from one shore
Northumberland about the same date the year
preceding that II 600 reached here in one cargo
from the same shore. The season is extremely
backward, but with continuation of favorable
weather the receipts may yet equal those of pre-
,ious years. The largest cargo received from
any one shore this season arrived this morning
1t came from Mr. Fsunces shore, at Freestone
Point, and contained l2,CG0 Herring and 500
Shad. The demand, too is comparatively
slight, but that the prices are higher here than
those obtained in Washington is proved by the
fact that Alexandra dealers went to Washing
ton this morning to luy csreoes that had passed
by this city. The receipts since yesterday have
been 1900 Sh"d, which sold at from IA TO SIG
per hundred $1,000 Herrings, which brought
from II 80 to ST. 50 per thousand and a full
supply of Rock and Perch, which sold at from
70 to 25c per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

JUDGE SUTTLE.-We are pleased to hear
from prominent, not to say venerable, men,
Der of the King George Bar that Judge Suttle
held his first term there last week and made a
most favourable impression and many friends
-FredericksLurQ Nelus.
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E>OR SALE.

SEVERAL LOTS, bounded by Oronoko,
Pcndleton, Patrick AID Alfred streets, Cab be
bought on reasonable terms Also 500,COp
BRICKS Apply to
NH l9 E. FRANCIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

ENCOURAGING EMIGRATION. III reply to
an Invitation to be present at the celebration of
the Queens birth day 10 Richmond on the
25th of May. Bishop Gibbons, Catholic bish-
op of the Diocese Of Richmond says BE
assured, dear sir, that am very grateful for
your fattering invitation, and shall endeavor
to be present, unless prevented by imperative
duties. The object OF your meeting-the en-,
enlargement of emigration from Englaud-caD-
not fail to enlist the sympathies of every we'll
wisher Of Richmond and Virginia. Happily,
English, Irish, and Scotch can fud ample room
in our noble state without seas to divide them
or discriminating laws to ALLEVIATE their affec-
tons or divide their interests May they all
meet here as brothers, laborlDg with united
hands in upholdiog the laws and developing the
rich resources Of the Mother of States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

HARD ON Mrs. LOCKWOOD. In the Court
of Claims, yesterday, Col. A. A. Hos mer NOV,
ed the admission to the bar of Mrs Belva Lick.
wood. The Chief Justice called attention to
the rule Of the court requiring that n order. to
admission to the bar the applicant must be "a
maa, of good moral character, &c. He stated
however, that the court would hold the matter
under advisement until II clock to-day, and
would then decide whether, under the rules,
Mrs. Lockwood cou be admitted to the bar of
the court Washington Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

The Legislature of Maryland adjourned last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

THE Poor BoYs.-A bright, intelligent boy
about fifteen years Of age, entered the Ameri-
can Office Oh Saturday. aud inquired if We knew
any Que who wanted an apprentice to some good
trade. lie would prefer to be machiDist, but
vas willidg to learn anything that offered. Time
was when 40 American boy was able to select
the trade that he fancied most land even choose
his master, but at the present day the difficulty
to get an opportunity to learn any trade is al
most insurmountable. Boys grow up to man
hood without many of the opportunities that
their fathers had, and what is most Singular,
many of their fathers, by the enforcement Of
trades union rules, deny to their own sons the
chance of making themselves <kilful and useful
citizens. The limiting OF apprentices is one OF
those unreasonable, unnatural and cruel wrongs
to the rising generation that cannot be defend
cd on any principle Of right or justice. And
whilst these restrictions are preventing the
growing youth from learning useful trades and
becoming useful workmen, we are actually i'm
porting skilled ar,z4ns from abroad. BALI
more american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

A SUCCESSION OF CRIMES.-A correspond
ent of the Gazette DIES Tribunaux, writing from
Gueret. France, says:
"Our department has just been the scene Of q
series of crimes committed by an individual
whose final act was defrauding justice by de-
stroying himself This mans name was Eugene
Believer, wealthy landowner, living upon his
property vt Vi!lechadeau, hamlet in the com
mune Of Sordeul. Itappears that IN consequence
of disputes upon money matter he acquired an
i'm placable haired against an uncle and aunt
and his sisters, who lived with their husbands in
neigh boring villages. Bolliver contrived to
send away his wife upon visit to her relations,
he remaining at home with their two children,
aged respectively seven and four years. At
night he strangled the two children whilst they
were sleeping together in their bed He then
quilted the house and proct eded TO neighbour
ing village, where he set fire to the house of
NJ Cemeasion. From thence he proceeded at
midnight to the village Of Petit Chiroux, and
there attempted to murder hi, mother. Believ
ing that he had killed her, he set fire to the
house, but happily few minutes later the fire
was discovered, aud the poor woman was res
cued and is likely to recover. Believer, after
committing these crimes, threw himself into a
pond, where his body was found the next morn
ing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07
COMM Il RCIAL.

ALEXANDRA MARRET, April 7.-Flour is
without change, the market being quiet and
stocks and supply equal. Wheat is unchanged,
but prices irmcr, with falling off in the re-
It's and III for good to prime Corn has suffer
ed decline Of 2.Hc, and the sales to-day were al
74a75 for mixed and yellow, with offerings OF
$3.50 bushels, principally mixed Rye is steady,
with sales at 9Oc. Oats have declined sales to-
day at 81 T; offerings Of 300 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07
WOOD avn COEE.
4 ,GALl

1, oAh' COAL
We have now on hand and are cons .antly To-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot Of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known 10
this market. We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMUkIN and EAST FRA NKLlN LON-
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLlEKI.
The celebrated CUNTIN ENTAIL ana HA
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Co.iery, e>-
teemed the best i'll the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL
Having ample space, each variety Of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, and Is g.
pecially prepared for family use; Yards i""r-
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
slate, Z24O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge & Grigg. corner King. and
Royal sts., or at the yards Will be promptly Tiled.
r. J. MEHAFFEY u CO.,
ivl7 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

CASE OF SANBoRN. john y. Sanborn at
last came before the Committee of WAYS and
Means at Washington yesterday, aud told
portion of what he knew as to the contracts
which have given his uamc notoricty. He de-
ciucd, by the advice of counsel, to make the
full statement heretofore promised, but sub
mlted to the questioning of the Committee
lie refused to answer questions as to whom be
paid portions OF the money received under the
contracts, but asserted that of the S2l0,000
which formed his molafy he had paid $50, 900
as counsel fees and 10 he procurement of intor-
nation, leaving ouly S5U, 900 for bis own prof.
Its. With regard to the making of the con.
tracts. he said that he had several conversa-
tons with Secretary Boutwell, aud Assistant
Secretary Richardson, especially the latter;
that both fully understood the nature of the
business, and that 1t was not treated as rou-
tine matter He was certain both were fully
informed upon the subject In the course of
the examination it came out that the list Of
railroad companies which he filed as indebted
to the Government for unpaid taxes was made
up from Appleton's Railway Guide. The ex
animation will be continued to-day.
CONDITION OF Col. MAYo.-The Richmond
correspondent of the Petersburg News says:
ut is agreed on all sides that COL Mayo is de-
mented at least upon one point--that is the
loss OF memorandum which he believes is of
vital Importance to him, aud if found would re-
cve him from the imputations DOW resting
upon him. This is the paper he has talked
about to everybody aud it constantly haupts
his mind. Some weeks ago be told gentleman
OF this city that his business had undoubtedly
been loosely conducted, but that everything was
right and he had kept memorandum Of all
the bonds be had sold, disposition Of proceeds,
&c. He Certainly had this paper once aud il
may be recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

The President returned to Washington yes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

BURNING OF GEN. CUsrER's QUARTERS
A letter received by DR.. McDougall at Jetter-
son barracks, from his SOC, Capt. Thomas Nc
DougalI, dated at Fort Abraham Lincoln, men
tons the burning down, 90 the 18TH OF tebru-
ary of Gen Custer 5 quarters. The whole post
was awakened by the firing of the scntlne!s,
and it was at first supposed that the alarm was
in consequence of an attack by the Indians. as
the fort is in hostile country, and an attack
had been menaced. Gen. Custer aud his fam
ily had barely time to escape with their lives,
losing their furniture and clothing. 1t was
very narrow escape. The letter in which the
information. now first published, is contained,
was nearly month in coming from that far
distant post Oh the Upper Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

FOR RENT-The DWELLING on the
H$a corner Of DUKE and Fairfax streets, formerly
occupied by DR.. MURPHY. Apply to
feb IS If T. BELL. Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

WE KEEP constantly on hand an assort-
w ment of READY-M AIDE WORK, such
rs Doors Sashes, Binds, Frames, Mouldings,
Brackets sc.
feb II B. F. PEAkE s. co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07
FROM RICHMOND.
LEGISLATIVE E.

RICHMOND, April notwithstanding there
were but twenty two members 10 attendance
upon the Senate to day, number of bills were
passed, among them to require clerks of courts,
az we'll as commissioners Of accounts, to keep
fduciary books; 10 relation to marriage licenses;
and to require western tobacco coming into the
State to be inspected before it can be sold or
offered for sale,
The report of the committee 10 reference to
the right of colorcd men to serve on jurles was
indefinitely postponed.
An unsuccessful motion was made to adjourn
until Friday
The House joint resolution 10 reference to
amending the State constitution in relation to
county organization, was referred.
The militia bill was reported from committee
with amendments.
There being such slim attendance the Sen
ate adjourned
10 the House Of Delegates an adverse report
was made on the bill relative to amending the
Code in reference to suits where parties have
died.
The bill providing for the lease of the pepl-
Tertiary, was postponed until "Wednesday.
The House bill fixing future meetings OF the
General Assembly was ordered TO It's eDgroso'
mGnt. ,
The general tax bill was further considered
and variuusly amended.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The State license tax 90 sample merchants,
under the former law, was fifty dollars; every
city, county aud town having the right to lm-
pose an additional tax. Uuder the present
law, as amended, the license tax will be one
hundred dollars, and counties, cities and towoss
are prohibited from imposing any additional
tax and sample merchants are prohibited from
selling to other than merchants and manutac-
turers. Merchants who are licensed under the
State law pay ouly twenty FIVE dollars addition
al for the privilege selling by sample through
| out the whole State.
The charter OF the Episcopal Female InSti'
tute of Winchester granted by Judge Il. H.
Turner, Of the Circuit Court of Frederick Co.,
on the 18Th OF March, 1874, has been received
at the office of the secretary OF the Common
wealth for record By the charter certain par
| ties are incorporated into company, with a
capital stock of nos less than $4,000 nor more
than 5000, 900 divided in shares OF 100 each. 10
establish female school Of high grade at Win
chester, Va. President OF the company, r.
| w. NJ Holiday; treasurer, +. L. Barton.
MIR. Ward, Senator from Frederick has been
called home by the serious iIluess of his daugh-
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FOR RENT-The BRICK DWELLING
HsS HOUSE No. north Patrick St., between
King and Cameron, recently occupied by Capt.
Nj. kersey. Apply to -
fob I-poff AN ID. j lESDN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-07

TOILET SETS-White Granite Fancy Garth
l. enwaTe and Decorated French Chi n Toilet
Sets, new and handsome styles, just received and
for sale low Ut 65 King street
mh l9-3in j. MILLER.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-10
EDITION
TESTING THE STEAMER
THE RESULT SATISFACTORY.
To-Day's Police Record.
THE NEW STEAMER.
ITS TRIAL AND THE RKsuLT-GooD WORK
ING.

ITS TRIAL AND THE RESULT-GOOD WORK
ING.
Yesterday afternoon the new steamer
of the Fame Hose Company was tried
at Townsend's sluice, South Whining
ton, in the presence of large number
of people, X. J, Gould, Esq. the manu-
facturer, was present,
In Al minutes after lighting the fire
five pounds of steam werelraised, and in
II minutes thereafter the steam guagc
indicated 20 pounds.
The first stream was thrown though
an inch-and-a-half nozzle, but owing to
the stream being thrown in tho air q
considerable portion of the time, il
could not he accurately measured. 1t
was however, between 800 and 33C
feet.
Two streams thro ugh 1t and II inch
nozzles, were thrown distance of 25e
feet.
One stream through q inch nozzle was
thrown 237, feei land one through ~ incl
nozzle, 228 feet, q single stream through q
x inch nozzle was thrown $50 feet.
This ended the trials, aud the engine oil
lowed to run down the steam. 1t continued
to work until the guage Indicated but thres
pounds Of steam i'll the boiler.
The trials are regarded as very satisfac-
tory, and thu new steamer is considered Q
valuable acquisi N o our aleSdT tfficieD
Fire Department.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-10

browns HIMSELF TO VERIFY A THEORY.
In England recently, Professor White,
champion Swimmer, consented to drown
himself in order that his theory of resuscita-
ton might be tested for the benefit OF the
London Humane society. After laying
down certain rules for holding q drowning
man in the water he plunged into the river
and remained lopg enough under water to be
partially drowned. His son then dived after
him and brought him to the surface in an
apparently lieess condition, adhering
strictly to the principles laid down by his
parent. The breahless body was then
turned over to on, Of the humane Society's
officers and put through the cour;e OF treat
ment recommended. The Society had the
s sitisisctiop of seeing MIR. White revive, and
in n short time return to the water without
apparent unpleasant consequences, thus
proving his theory by illustration at the rick
of death.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-10
THIRD EDITION.
A MARYLAND MURDER
TIE MURDERER ARRESTED.
Nenr1y a Serious Fire.
Murder in Maryland.
FATAL AFFRAY BETWEEN TWO oYspERMEH
ARREST OF THE MURDERER.

FATAL AFFRAY BETWEEN TWO oYsTERMEJ
ARREST OF THE MURDERER.
About two months ago, James Coils,
aged Is years, and Charles Kelley, aged
l8 years, both Englishmen, came to this
country, and proceeding to Baltimore,
engaged themselves with Captain Ed
ward Marshall, of the oyster sloop John
Henry, with whom they went oystering
on the Chester river. t.e
On the night of Saturday, October "a,
Coils and another of the boat hands,
named Michael Welch, became engaged
in drunken quarrel over the ownership
of a pipe, during which Welch threw
Coils down on an oyster pile and beat
him severely. They were separated by
the Captain, but Welch Immediately
picked up bunch Of oysters, which he
Captain seized his arm. Coils then
picked up a shovel, and before he could
be prevented struck Welch crushing
blow on the head, knocking him sense
less upon the deck.
The next day Welch was sent to Balti-
more on another oyster boat, but died
before reaching the city. Suspecting that
the wounded man would die, Coils, ac-
| companied by Kelley, jumped from the
| sloop late the same day, and swimming
to small boat, rowed to Kent Island in
|
for work, and after wandering around for
a day OF two found employment near
Galena, Kent county. Md. Meanwhile
the Queen Anne's county authorities
were searching for Coils, but without
effect. Yesterday Coils and his compan-
ion decided to go to Philadelphia, and
vito that intention walked to Townsend,
where they proposed to take the after
noon north bound train. Before tho train
arrived they were recognized by George
Rolph, conductor on the Queen Anne's
& Kent Co. r. R., who informed Con-
stable David c. Rose tf the fact. The
constable Immediately arrested Coils,
and took him to New Castle on the after
noon train. Kelley voluntarily accom-
panying them. The prisoner is now in
Jail awaiting a requlsition from the Gov
ernor of Maryland, upon the reception
of which he will be taken to Centreville,
Md, for trial.
Coils takes his arrest quite coolly, and
acts like a man who has become some
what familiar with the interior appear
ance of prison walls.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-10

Of the the Democratic party, and said,
let our watchword be not only "Prin-
ciplcs, not men," but "Men, with
principles attached to them"
Mr.. Bayard's speech was vigorously
applauded, and when he concluded he
was greeted with three hearty cheers.
When he had about half-finished the
parade came up the street and coun-
tcrmarched through the meeting -
Loud and continuous cheers were ex-
changed.
Hon. William G. Whiteley was next
introduced, and after the cheers had
subsidized, he reviewed the work done
the last two years by the party which
the Republicans said was dead beyond
resurrection, but which, on Tuesday
was the liveliest old corpse ever seen.
He reviewed our victory, counselcd
moderation and prudence in cur future
party action, and congratulated all
Democrats upon our grand success.
He was loudly chccred.
Hon. B. 7. Biggs next mounted the
stand, and delivered a stirring address.
Abiding to the able services of Scna.
tor Bayard, he hoped the country
would call him to a higher position
in 1876. He counseled the Democrats
to use their victoryproperly, and CLOSED
tamid applause.
Loud calls were then made for Sam
Townsend, Esq, who responded briefly
but in his usual forcible style. II,
rejolced greatly at our victory, par
ticularly at the defeat of Sumner
legacy-the Civil Rights Bill-whicl
even Massachusetts put her foot upol
last Tuesday. Mr.. Townsend's re
marks were vigorously applauded.
When heconcluded the meeting ad
Ijourned, and the clubs marched in lin'
to the depot. Here the Wilmingtonian
Boarded the special train at clever
o'c'lk, arriving safely in Wilmington I
half hour later.
The affair was q grand success
Fully five thousand persons participa
ted and the demonstration was sucl
as New Castle never before witnessed
during her existence as town. Th'
best of order prevailed all the even
ling. i.-:
| Governor Cochran and Repre-
Tentative elect Williams were in tow
during the evening, pleasantly greet
ling their numerous friends.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-10

ADJUSTMENTS. =" Fritz" Our Cousin
German, was performed at the Opera
House last evening to a moderate house.
j. X. Emmet took the leading roll, and
as Fritz convulsed the audience with
laughter in nearly every scene. Mr.. EN-
met is undoubtedly one of the leading
characters in comedy now ON the stage.
He was well sustained by Mr.. Harry
Bradley as Col. Grafton and Mr.. Samuel
Parker as Elias Grim. Miss Marco as
Katarina could scarcely have been ex-
celled. The whole piece, however, de-
pends mainly on the leading character,
and in this Mr.. Emmet has no equal
although he may be excelled in other
pieces by one or two other celebrities
The play itself, we cannot say, merits
| much attention.
N. D. Roberts Jack and Jill Panto-
mime Company will appear at the Opera
House on the 14th.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-10
Police Cases.

John Joyce, Edward Magill and
HowardSawyer were arrested by officer
Bouzearth, for playing shinney in the
streets. Each was fined one dollar and
costs, and required to give bonds for fu-
ture good behavior.
Bridget Coheen was arrested for dis
orderly conduct and using abusive Ian
guage towards Mrs. Daily. She was
required to pay costs and give bail in
the sum of $500 to keep the peace.
Four cases of drunkenness were each
fined fifty cents and costs.
Last night there were thirty foul
dodgers at the City Hall cells.