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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
China and Japan.

SAN Francisco, June l5.-Thc steamship
Great Republic, which arrived at this port to-
day, brings Yokohama dates to May 23d.
The Government, after countermanding the
Formosa expedition, was compelled to resume
it, as the troops declared positively they would
20, and refused to obey all orders to the con
trary. The Government took the matter IN
hand and sent them to Annoy, where it was in
| tended they should remain until it heard from
the special envoy sent to P,kin on this
particular business. This plan was changed,
and news reached Yokohama May 23d, that
the expedition had landed at Furmosa without
opposition.
There is decidedly an improved tone in the
demeauor oflhc Japanese Government towards
all classes Of foreigners.
Eighteen Japanese who were wrecked on the
coast of Corea, we're beheadcd simply because
they were japanese. The Coreans are build
ing forts aud drilling their troops for defence
against the japanese.
The railway between Kobe and Osaki was
opened May llth.
There is much excitement n Ieddo owing to
the alleged attack on the house fthe British
Legation. 1t has TRANSFERRED that the police
were pursuing an individual connected with the
Legation and supposed to be guilty OF some of
fence against japanese law.
In Shanghai Chinese mob attacked the
French quarter, near the Ringpoo Joss house,
maltrcating NJ Pierebois and family, and burn
cd bis house. Four ofthe Chinese were killed.
The mob also attacked other houses in the
same quarter, severely ibjurlng several persons.
The French police finally quclled the riot with
the assistance of the English police. About
5000 Chinese were engaged 10 the attack. The
disturbance had its orr gin in the fact that the
French authorities were building road near
the Joss house.
The Gret Republic, May 18th, en- countered
terrific cyclone, which lasted twenty hours.
Tho rest Of the voyage was pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

. In the House OF Representatives yesterday,
Mr. Speer, Of Pa, moved a pro forma amend
mcnt, and produced a paper to sustain state
mcut made by him on Saturday in relation to
the new State Department. Tie charged that
two dollars per foot was paid for granite, while
equally good granite could be bought for Is
cents. He said the workmcn we're paid by the
Government and the favored contractor rccclv-
cd Is per cent on the amount dsburscd.
Mr. Smith, of Va, said the Government
had been dctrauded out Of 100000 by Andrew
Washburn, United States pension agent at
Richmond. He blushcd to- acknowledge that
such man was pension agent IN his city nc
hoped that the granite company, "hlch
was furnishing granite cheaper and better than
could be procured elsewhere, would not be
made to suffer because United States officer
had defrauded both it and the Government.
Mr. Plat, of Va, said the statement made
by Mr. Speer as to the contract price tor the
stone showed the value Of his other statements
The contract price for the granite was So or 90
cents per cubic foot, and was given to this com
pany as the lowest bidders. In references to
the statement relative to MIR. Washhurn, he
desired to say they were unfoundcd. Why
were not the charges made in proper, manly
form? The gentleman bushcd Tor the pension
agent at Richmond. He had no doubt Mr..
Washburn blushcd for his representative on
this floor.
MIR. Smith replied that he had put the
charges in proper form and in the hands OF the
President. He had made a charge which the
President said was sufficient cause for his re-
moval
MIR. Beck called attention to an assertion
made day or two since by MIR. Platt, OF Va,
that the construction of the new State Depart
ment building was in charge Of the Secretary
ofState, and read the clause in the approprla-
ton act of June 10, 1872, which placed the
control in the hands of the Secretary of the
Treasury. lie said this showed the gentleman
from Virginia was mistaken.
Mr. Kellogg, of Conn, said the first arpro-
ton put it in the hands of tho Secretary OF
State, and he had been told at the Treasury
Department this morping that he still had the
direction.
Mr.. Beck said the law was changed by the
subsequent act, and since the work was begun
it han, by law, been under the Secretary OF
the Treasury.
Mr.. Platt asserted that, as matter of fact,
the Secretary Of State had the control. lie
explained the manner in which the workmcn
were hired by the contractor, who received 10
per cent for the work which was done under
the supervision of Government Inspector.
The pro lorma amendment was then with
drawn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

In the Senate, yesterday, petitions we're pre-
sented against the passage of the law taxing
the sales Of gold, stocks and bonds. A com
mittcc of conference was ordered on the Ge-
ncva Award Lill. Mr. Carpenter reported from
the Committee Oh the j Judiciary bill OF ~hich
one section is intended to make newspaper cor,
respondents in Washington subject TO lpel
suits on account Of the papers which they rep
resent, which was passed. The Committee on
Conference on the bankrupt bill suhmltted a
report. The bill is 10 substance exactly as II
passed the Senate, with some verbal amend
mcnts, and with the difference now that bank
rupt, after paying thirty per centum OF his In
debtsdpess, may be discharged with the con-
sent of one. fourth of his creditors in number
and onc-third in value; the report was copcur-
ed in. The resolution instructing the Com
mttee on Appropriations to report an amend
ucnt to the River and Harbor bill, providing
for new surveys of the projected works recon-.
mcnded by the Select Committee on Transpor-
tation, was adopted.
IL the House of Representatives the commit
tee of conference on the bill amending the
charter of the Frccdm ans Savings and Trus:
COMPANY, recommended that the Senate rccede
from its amendment and agree to the bill OF the
House, which allows the bank to continue bust
ness, but prescribes the character OF loans that
may be made, and ofthc securities that may
be accepted 10 the future, which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Swami, Of Maryland, presented the petl-
ton of JAS Randolph of Baltimore, praying
for an appropriation TO purchase BUST I'D mar
BILE, of VIM. PinkDey. A petition was pre-
sented OF Baltimore workngmcn for the re-en
actment of the ten per ceut. duty on imported
iron and steel. An amendment to the General
Appropriation bill was adopted, requiring the
heads of the several executive departments to
prescribe and publish rules for the examination
OF applicants for appointment to position, and
distribution Of the appointments as nearl y as
practicable among the several Congresslona
districts 10 proportion to population. preference
being given to soldiers and sailors. A debate
occurred over the provision for the paymcDt, OF
the claims of the Chocktaw and Chickasaw In
dams, and it was finally referred to the Sccre
tary of the Treasury. At the evening session
the bill for the construction Of public buildings
in numbcr of cities named was laid on the
table
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
Letters from I.OudOun County.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
LEEsBURG, Va, June l3.--Nothing OF In
tercst here except it be Capt. Manning raj
killing. lie had his stable dug over yesterday
and two dogs killed seventy-nine grown and
half grown rats, one dog killing sixty Of them,
and in every instance heading thcm-that is
catching them by the head. | am not advised
what disposition will be made Of the hides, un-
less they be sent to your glove factory to be
turned into kid gloves
The abuments of the bridge over Little
River arc completed, and the framing OF the
tinbcrs has been commenced. 1t is under con-
tract to Mr.. II. N. Bruce, OF Rappahannock.
Equivalent to four miles of the metaiDg OF
the Leesburg and Aldic turnpike has been com,
plctcd, and the road is as much cussed tor the
stone as it was a few months ago for the mud.
But we bidc our tmc-thc mud will never
come again.
learn from gentleman who has recently
returned from Il seven days trip to Pcnnsylva.
MIA that the prospect for wheat is not as good
as it is here.
DR.. Quinby, at Oak Hill, has an exceedingly
beautiful field of wheat, and his clover fields
are magnificent, as are his timothy meadows OF
three years old.
Mr. w. f. Ellison, at the foot of the Hog.
back Mountain, has as pretty field OF rye as
[ ever saw 1t is perhaps five feet high, thick
and even, and of uniform height.
| presume harvest will be on US about the
22d and farmers generally will have their corn
we'll worked A map who was ploughing a
sixty acre field told me he thought there were
not more than $50 hills that required Teplant-
ing.
On visit to your town one day this week
could not help admirlng the stccplc, surnount-
ed as it was with that beautiful martin roost,
or resting place, which some of your town cor
respondents have mistaken for vane. How
gushingy tender must be the heart CT the
builder who could be 50 considerable OF the
winged dcnizens of ether as to give them such
beautiful place Oh which to rest aud plume
themselves for other flights Or, as it points
towards LoudouD, he might have meant to in-
innate to the people Of Alexandria that their
prosperity was identified with the fortunes of
the w. 4 o. r. r. If so, he is equally con-
siderate 10 fixing the so-caed vauc 81 as unde-
vlatingly to point to the west.
So let her stand
Pointing due west,
To our beautiful land,
With its bright harvest,
Atelng the people,
Both great and small,
As they gaze at the steeplr,
wont move at all:
| cant be persuaded
10 whirl 10 tricc,
Unless am aided
By somewhat OF u price.
ALJQUls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

HAMILTON, Va, June l5.-rhe hot weather
of the past week or two has been succeeded by
cool bracing winds, which are having a good
effect The wheat needs cool dry weather. 1t
is SO very heavy aud full of sap that heavy
dews and hot sun will soon spoil it. The pros
pcct is most fittering if the weather is favor
able, but as is usual in such cases, it is much
more susceptible 10 injury than if twas lighter.
The roads in our part of, and indeed through
out the county generally, have been put 10 first
rate order, and the city folks who spend the
summer season with us will not have much to
complain Of, for We are sure they can enjoy
their drives without danger to life or limbs.
The "Eirginia Normal Institute" closed its
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The Baltimore American says "A great
deal Of interest and curiosity has been mani
tested in regard tothe correspondence between
two of the most prominent Episcopal clergy
men of Baltimore-Dr. Hodges, OF St. Paups
Church, and Mr. Cathell, Of Ascension Church
The latter having accused certain congrega-
tions-St. Paul's among them-of heretical
practices il their worship, Dr. Hodges took
up the gauntlet and requested Mr.. Cathc to
make specifications of his charges MIR. Cathell
argues that it is DR.. Hodges place to institute
proceedings, and DR.. Hodges replies in sharp
lecture upon the right and courtesy that should
prevail in such conflict
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

A semi-official telegram from Berlin gives
an explicit contradiction to the dispatch from
that city on Friday last, which said that the
Federal Council of the State has voted to ex,
tend to all States of the Empire the new Prus'
sian law for civil registration of births, deaths
and marriages. 1t is stated, on the contrary,
that the Federal Council really rejected the
bill on the ground that its provisions are not
in harmony with the legislation Of the differ
ent States The Council, however, adopted q
resolution inviting Bismarck, as Chancellor, tc
prepare new bill, the provisions Of which
shall be applicable to the whole Empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
E.s.NNk E[t.H.H ElsGE.

Arrivals. Beats II Ii Fai.c NJ Sanford, K II
Miller, ID Cromwell, American Flag and R'chd
Bender, to American Coal Go.
By Rivcr--B Boats Sam'l Charles, B + Price, }
NJ Rc~lcy, Noble Grand, W p'yle, Annie Bell,
Jno Spencer, T Semmcs, Chesapeake and ID Il
Taylor.
Departures Boats q Z Kelly, r Emmett
A NJ gers, A Alexander, Samuel Henry
McrtinS, Toncy Rnlicr NJ q Merryman, ID
Stewart Z l. Spriyg and M Sandford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
SHiPyI.fE We II.S.
Port Of Alexandria. June Is.

ARRIVED.
"chr Carrie Holmes, Jersey City. to Ameri-
can Coal Co.
Schr NJ Richards, New Haven, to American
Coal Co.
Scbr Mari. Pierson, Jersey City, to American
Coal Go.
Schr Chas Morrison, Now York, to American
Coal Co.
Schr S Comant, Boston, to American Coal
Comp ny.
Schr Twilight, Now Haven, to American Coal
Schr A!danc Rokos, Now York, to American
Coal Co.
S hr Virginia Hawlcy, Havre de- Grace, to W
A Smoot
Schr James Buchanan, Baltimore to VIM A
Smout.
Schr Lahina, Windsor, to G + Lao, ir
Schr a Il Anderson, Boston, to } Z Agnew
PASSED UP.
Schr Hnna
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by FA
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currinmsn, by F A Reed
Schr w Kay, Boston, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal 60.
Schr a + kienbcrg Nav Haven, by Ameri-
Scir Hamilton, New London, BY Amcri
can Coal Go.
Schr Elwood Bur.on, Boston, by American
Coal Go.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs Lizzie Her and William Mason.
MEMORANDA
Schr AMMO Edith, for this port, sailed from
Baltimore 18th
Schr Lcmuel Hall, hence, at New Bedford 18th
C. LIISION.
The schr Chas Morrison, light bound Ia.
Georgetown cnlided with the schr Ida May,
bound out from Georgetown with cargo .!
coal, off Hard Bargain last nlght and carried
away tho .ttcr's bowsprit, st''ve in her bow,
and so Injured her that she had t" be brought
back here for rep .irs. The Morrison was com.
uurntivcly unhurL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The committee to investigate the affairs OF
the District Of Columbia, yesterday, agreed
upon their report to Congress. The reasons
for setting aside the present government arc
clearly set forth. The bill already reported
for change of government has been amended
80 as to abolish along with the office OF Governor
that OF secretary Of the District, now held by
Assistant District Attorney Harrington, and is
also amended to readjust aud equalize assess
meuts, much of the property being assessed be-
yond it's real value. The report further shows
that, 80 far as at present ascertaiued, the iu-
debtedncss of the District reaches $50, 900, 600.
The whole subject will be laid before both
houses of Congress to-day, and a motion made
to assign some day this week to its consldcra-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
Crimes.


CHICAGO, June ia dispatch from Des
Moines says: John johnson, a tailor, was
found lying in the gutter there Saturday, with
his face downward. His skull was broken, and
his head gashed 10 a~trightful manner. Near
the body was found an envelop containing a
piece of paper on which was written: This
is the twenty seventh man we have killed, and
we will never be taken alive" Robbery is
supposed to have been the incentive to the
deed, as the victims watch and pocketbook
were gone.
LITTLE Rock, June l5.-Dr. s. j. Critten-
den was shot and killed by man named Hall
recently 10 Conway county. Yesterday sher-
riffs posse, on searching for Hall, found him,
and fight ensued. One of the sheriff posse
was killed and another wounded. Hall was
wounded and captured.
Boston, June l5 Jesse H. Pomeroy was
arraigned to-day, on the charge of the murder
of the boy Timmins, in Dorchester, April last.
Pomeroy pleaded not guilty. No time was
fixed for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
ALEXANDRIA, Y A.
TUESDAY, JUNE l6. 1874.

Tn the u. s. Senate, yesterday, MIR. Car
nenter reported substitute for the House
hill to determine the jurisdiction OF Circuit
Courts of the United States, and regulate the
removal of causes from State Courts IN which
is contained provision intended to bring the
press of the country under the control of the
courts of the District of Columbia. Under
one section any newspaper having correspon-
dent in Washington can be made to come into
the courts of the District of Columbia to de-
fend itself 10 suits which may be brought on
account of publications in its columns. 1t also
affects mercantile Interests, as firms having
agents may be brought into the courts OF the
district where their agents are located The
section provides means for doing what was fail
cd to be done in the case Of Charles A. Dana,
Of the New York Sun, when it was attempted
to bring him to Washington to answer before a
police court for his attacks upon the District
ring. AS by the Constitution Congress has
sole jurisdiction over the District OF Columbia,
all suits against newspapers would be brought
10 courts created by Congress. and therefore
directly under Congressional influence. Gene
raj Butter will take the bill under his speca
care in the House and labor hard for it passage,
which will, however, require two-thlrds ma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The Washington Chronicle says 1.-THE
present prospect of the conference committees
of the two houses Oh the currency bill agree
ing on report is not aattering. In fact, the
chances are not better thaa equal that Con-
gress will adjourn without cnactlng any mca-
sure of financial relief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The weekly report Of the Pennsylvania coal
trade gives the total of all kinds marketed for
the year ending the 9th instant, S,6S3, ESQ tons,
against SSH $50 tons to same time last year.
being decrease of l27, $40 tons. The demand
for coal, it is stated, is dull, but no doubt is
expressed, but that the trade will firmly ad-
here to the prices under every contingency of
the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
COM nj F.isCIAI

ALEXAN! RIA MARKET, June Ii Re cripts of
Grain of all kinds ara very light Wheat is
without material change since our lust report
sales ut 2O for ordn, ry, and $50 and 1873 for
good to prime samples. Corn is firm; sales OF
mixed at so, and yellow ut IS and Is. For lot
OF River white, recciv. d after Change hours, 81
was refused. Oats arc steady; sales to-day at 65
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The REMEDY. Gas consumers who shutup
their houses aud leave the city during the SUM
mer months arc accustomed to compla in of the
bill they receive for gas consumed during their
absence. This is often found to occur from
waste by servants or leakages in their pipes.
The best plan to remedy all this is to have the
supply cut off from the house by the company
itself before leaving town. That will solve all
problems and stop all bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

At the residence of his son-n-'aw in Shenan-
doah county, Va s, on the Sd inst, FlELDlNG
FINKS, father of the senior proprietor of the
Warrentun Index, in the seth ycar of hi. age
Deceased WAS native of Madison, and in differ,
cnt years n resident OF Culpoper, RMppnhsn
mock, Page, Warren and Shenandoah counties
He was soldier of the war of 1872.
At his residence, in Warronton, on the Stil
instant. JOHN l.. FAINT, in the Seth your ol
his age Deceased was among tho oldest rcsl-
dents of the town, having removed thore from
Front Royal about the year 1890. His life WAS
marked by nm earnest pety and strict devotion
to duty.
In Essex county, Va, on the 9lh day of June,
1874. ANN MARIA MONTAG USS, eldest
daughter of Thomas L. Thornton, Of Fredercks-
burg. VIZ.
In Salem, Fauquier county, Va, WILL Nj
EDGAR, second son of DR.. g. g. and Elton D..
Spciden, aged ten years.
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SF.E.VE5e FeESOKr. :.

JORDAN ALUM SPRINGS.
y Rockhridgo cou .,ty, WI
The Thrill season of this ;ioiightiul and pnpIinr
WATERING PLACE Commenced on tho dr.t
of June, when the Spacious establishment was
opened u visitors.
TILE. GRAND HOTEL
has been completed since last season, and is one
Of tho largest, most modern and comfortable III
tho mount.ins lis rooms are large, convenient
~ and elegantly furnished, having GAS in each
room; also ELECTRIC BELLS connecting
with tho Office from every room, and ml." from
the cottages HuL and cold hHtts and closet, on
every lour.
THE EUROPEAN HOTEL
is under the charge al 4. NJ LcIt"Ich. R""ms
in this Hotel 81 per day.
Prof. Schnf, with his BAND from tho u :.
Naval Academy will furnish most delightful
music for The bail r"om, which Is the largest IN
the mountains and the lawn
TERMS:
Por day for JunG......... -" Wv
Fer month Tor Jinc..... ~
Per day from July st................"......... 50"
Per month from July lsL ..............?do L" -
ference however in furniture or c"nynncnc''
Chi drcn under ten and servants hall pri'c.
White servants According t, accommodat""s
desired
For descriptive pamphlets and analyses "'
water apply to II. COOK co.
G. b. LUCK, Manngcr
Excursion tickets at reduced rates from All
principal cities. j. ) III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The House of Representatives yesterday
passed the Senate bill for the construction Of
substantial bridge across the Auacosta river
to take the place of the present one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

The Fredericksburg News says: Farmers
from Charles couaty, Md, arc beginning to
sell their products and purchase their supplies
in Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

We have received an invitation to attend the
final celebration Of the Jefferson Literary
Society Of the University Of Virginia on the
10Th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16

A dispatch from Pacis, last night says: ",rhe
constitutional bill prepared by the left centre
wac introduced in the Assembly to-day, and
the vote of urgency was carried by 345
against 81, !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-16
Protection 10 american Industry
No. e.

Strange as 1t may appear to the reader of he
present day, yet it is nevertheless true, that he
first avowcdly Prn,ec,vr Tariff ever proposed
to the Congress of the United States, was pro.
pc scd by Il member from South Carolina A
bill was introduced by Mr.. Luwndes, Of South
Carolina, on the 18th day Of March, 1916,
strongly recommending Tariff for Protection,
and III speech OF some length, vindlcated its
cxpcdiency. The bill then received the able
and ardent support OF j Ohm &. Calhoun And
what will appear equally as strange, the South
Carolina protective policy enc ,untered the vio-
lent opposition OF the New England members,
and the Massachusetts members in particular,
under the mistaken idea that it would injure
her commerce, which at that time was her
paramount interest.
1t was al unfornate day; serious mistake
when South Carolina changed her policy from
protection to free trade Had she remained
firm In support OF a high tariff and like
MasSachus It's and Pennsylvania improved the
| advantages it offered to industry and capital,
publication would have been unheard Of within
her borders, and secession would have been
the last instead of the first eXpcdiency of relief.
To-day she would have been as pOpulous, as
rich and as prosperous as Massachusetts, and,
in 1861, would have been as prompt as Penn
syvaua in ralying her forces to battle against
secession and disuuion All her troubles. past
and present, in my humble opinion, can be
traced to her change ofp,iicy- abandoning
her original and noble support of Protection
Tor the false and runous system of free trade
which, in plain English means prot, ction to the
foreign manufacturer and foreign labor to home
progress and general prosperity. Ten thousand
slindles in well managed factory would have
given South Carolina u more exalted and indie
pendent position than ten thousand bombastic
advocates Of free trade. notification, and dis
union. ID. L.