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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-02

RICHMoSD MARKET, Oct. Tho offerings
of Gram oil hsuge continue limited, the mills
being prime pally supplied from other markets:
Sales vi white and reI Wheat st l30,l36 for good
to prime Sales of Corn 4t lOG:l0' for white.
Sales CT Oats st 81. Very little doing in Rye.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
HOUSE.
uonr.s national Education.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-IIOuse resumed
consideration Of the bill to establish an
educational fund, and to apply the proceeds
of the sale of public lands to educate the
people,
MIR. Kasson opposed the bill on the
ground that it proposed to take control OF
the question of education from the States
to call into exercise new powers on the part
of the Federal Government.
Mr. Butler, of Tennessee, spoke in favor
af the bill. aud then it went over till the
morning nO4r neal Iues4as.
Naval.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the naval appropriation bill,
which appropriates SlG,50J, $50.
Mr.. Hale, Of Maine, who had charge Of
the bill. opened the discussion. He stated
in what particulars expenditures had been
Cut dawn. Tha amount appropriated in
the bill was only about half a million more
/ than was appropriated for the navy in 1852
and all reductions made with the assent Of
the Secretary Of the Navy who had contrib
uted to forward tbs elOrtS Of the cOpfmit
tee in that direction.
Dir. Beck declared his belief that the eff
cheney Of the navy could not be kept up for
the amount dppTOpildleu III llo blll- lie
had seen low appropriations before, but
they had always been followed by deflcien-
CIV bills; that had been done particularly in
the year preceding the first election of Gen.
Grant, but next year Congress had to sup
Div deficiencies to the amount of S2S,OOO,-
600. The same thins occurred in connec-
ton with the second election Of Gen.
Grant.
Mr.. Dawes reminded Mr.. Beck that the
S2S,0Ge 600 deficiency came GverfrOm Pres
ident .jalnSOn's administration.
AIr. Beck leaving that Subie4, went or
to criticisa the Secretary OF the Treasury for
initiating the currency in violation Of the
law
Mr.. Archer declared the bill to be de
fusion. and said that the amount of 10000
600 appropriated by the bill must necessa-
riiy cause a deficiency bill for
at least five millions;
charged the Committee on ApPraiFia-
tions with having shown no appreciation OF
the difficulty Of foreign relations; the diff
fcultie5 with spain had not passed; there
had been a probability that the relations
with Spain might remain peaceful while
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
A vEEY BAsHFTL HUSBAND.

The following little anecdOte is told
about a very bashful man In Indiana.
The unfortunate's friends knew that
he wanted 10 be married; they knew
that he never would be if he waited IN
til he found courage to pop the ques-
ton; so they took all the trouble off
his hands, and by a series Of rapid
strategic moves had him popped" ac-
cepted and wived before he could find
a pretext for willing" So much ae-
cOmplished, and the nuptial evening
having passed off merrily, the young
mans back bOners withdrew at an early
hour, feeling that they could spare
themselves further effort III theirfriend's
behalf. About five minutes after, young
Benedict, who had evidently been hav-
ing a serious debate with himself, rose
and took his hat, and, with a nervous
Good night" made his exit.
He was not seen again by his bride
or his family until the following even
ing, when he timidly knocked at the
door and was admitted. No special
comment being made upon his singular
conduct, he passed an hour rather COM
fOrta1ly in the parlors, and everything
seemed to promise favorably for a cure
of his besettiug weakness, when, hear
ing the household monitor proclaim the
hour Of nine, he suddenly seemed to
remember he hadfOrgOtten something,
and started for his hat.
This was the moment and the event
that had been somewhat expectantly
awaited with Indignation mostprOfOund
but under control by the brides moth
er. Planting herself resolutely in the
doorway, the old lady demanded 10
know why and wherefore, what he pro-
posed to do, and whether he was a man,
or only feeble imitation, etc in short,
why he did not remain with his wife,
instead of sinking back to his old quar-
tiers ? The bashful son-in-law STAN
mered out, as the elderly female seized
his hat and backed him into Il chair,
''Well, | should like to, but l thought
may be I'd better wait awhile, for fear
it might make talk among the neigh
bors "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
NASHVILLE. TENN FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1874.

CASTELAR, was at the head of the Spanish
Government, for CASTELAR, was known to
be the friend of the American Republic, but
tkat very friendship had caused
his deposition and in his place
was now bloody Serrano, who had nothing
but hatred and dislike to the United states
and the proposition was that the navy
should stand not on the usual peace basis,
but one-fourth below it. No greater mis-
take could be made than in cutting down
the navy on the cry of economy. True
economy was to keep up strong navy, In
order that war may be averted, not to be
economical until war comes, and then
launch out into loud expenditures.
Discussion continued by Schotield, Cox
and Wood. The latter eontended that the
American navy was ample and even too
large, if the people We're to be taxed any
further to maintain it. He thought the
appropriation should be still further re-
duced. All expenditures of the Govern
ment We're profligately extrayagant, and
should be cut down.
Mr.. Hale hoped that the Republican side Of
the House would sustain the bill in inter
est of economy.
Csmmittee rose and House adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
pRoMISEASn PERFoRMANCE

During the canvass preceding. the
last Presidential election the Republi
can orators and journals were profuse
in their promises Of economy IN the
public service, diminuti0n Of taxes, de-
crease in the public debt, civil service
reform, plenty of greenbacks, no tax on
tea and coffee, uninterrupted prosperi-
ty, capital undisturbed by panics and
labor amply rewarded, if the people
would only re-elect Grant. The first
year Of his second term has not yet ex-
pired, and we have had a panic that
has crushed thousands of bust
ness men and seriously crippled 9TH
er thousands, while hundreds Of thou
sands Of Iaboring men and women
thrown out of employment just as the
winter was setting in. But this IS not
all. Instead Of the economy promised,
the most outrageous extravaganza Pre-
walls in all the departments of the gov
eminent, and the public debt Is being
increased at a fearful rate, as is shown
by the following figures taken from
the statements Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury:
Increase during October. ..S 3,039,57s
November. 9,O2S.jTC
December. S453. -.
Total ,521, 42l
And this in time Of peace. Really
Grant is taxing US heavily for the ben
eft of himself and his personal and Pc
litical friends.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
MONTANA.
Territorial Wants.

VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA, Jan s.
The Legislature met at noon on Monday.
There was a full attesdance. Geo. Staple
ton was elected President Of the Council,
and J. II. Rodgers, Speaker of the House.
Gov. Pats message gives general satisfac-
ton. He gives the total debt Of the Terri
tory at S432, 9S7; recommends fewer eX-
emptiOns in taxation, a further reduction
of fees and salaries, the prohibition of the
sale Of intoxicating liquors on election days,
the enactment of Sunday law; recon-
mends a memorial to Congress asking the
opening of a military road via Wind river
and Yellowstone Lake, to Montana. He
thinks the policy of the general Govern
ment towards the Apaches, of Arizona,
should he applied to the Sioux, in order to
facilitate the Building Of the Northern Pa
cific Road.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
PENNSYLVANIA POLITICIANS
ALARMED.
-s,.n,n the Cincinnati Commercial.

From the 0lnClnlAil commercial.
WAsHryGToY. Jan. 6.-The Presi-
dent Will BE waited upon this week by
the Pennsylvania Republican Senators
and members of Congress, for the pur
pose Of calling his attention to the
necessity devolving upon the Admins
trati0n of providing ways and means
for the preservation Of the Republican
partv from utter destruction. There
Is a growing feeling among truly loyal
politicians that, unless something Is
done at once, the party will 60 the
"demnitiOn bowwows." GRAFT, thus
far. has failed to heed the great move
ment for reform going on IN tn West.
He has doggedly shut his ears to the
warning Of his party organs, and per-
sisted in continuing alongIn the beaten
path. MesSrs. Cameron, Kelley, Ross
mud other shrewd Pennsylvania polltl-
c.,qns. have discovered the handwriting
ON he wall. and, desiring TO avert the
fate hat awaits the party, they, With
the 9th r truly good statesmen from
the Kavs tone State, about Friday, will
90 mn to t,.e White House and labor
with Mr. CIR, mt and endeavor to open
his eyes to tn desperate condition In
which they find themselves. Those who
know the President best, hope for but
little consolation, from that quarter. He
still retains the Ia, "a that he Is the mo st
popular man in the world, and beheyes
that the Granger NOV ament has On ly
reference to the price OF produce, and
does not take cognizance OF, or care,
about the great corruption IN high
DlaceS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
eENTLEMENs FASHIONABLE CLOTHING,
a Il RIO - r. -.

In view OF the excessive and unparalleled Strngency in
money matters and the somewhat advance of the Fall sea-
son. we offer our large and elegant Stock of Clothing at
greatly reduced prices Remember that these are the OnIy
gOOdS In the city from the celebrated Manufacturers JAS
WILDE, Jr, L Co. and HENRY & JOHN PARET Such Goods
are rare being fully equal to the best Custom Made and of
such Fabrics as are only handled by the best Merchant Tai
OrS OF the country We cordially invite an inspection
from the public y. a. J. ROSIE.
OLD 20, NEW No. Is, SQUARE
o jm1sT4 -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
BAzAINEs PLACE OF sECLUs,oS.


Marshal BaZine has commenced his
term of twenty years seclusion, in ae-
cordance with the terms Of the punish
ment fixed by Marshal MacMahon.
The Isle de Sainte Marguerite, where
he is to take up his heightened resi-
dence, is on the Mediterranean coast of
France, opposite Cannes, and about two
miles and a half from the shore. 1t
lies close to the Italian frontier, and is
one of the group of two isles called
Lerins. Sainte Marguerite is of small
extent, is covered with wood, and the
climate, as may be inferred from its
position, is of a salubrious character.
Bazaine does not exactly go into exile,
nor is he tosuifer the ignominy of being
transported to penal colony. He will
always have IN view the coast of France,
and close at hand are many towns and
villages, where, before his eyes, can be
constantly seen the industry and every
day life Of his fellOw-countrymen in
one Of the most attractive portions of
France. Sainte Marguerite was once
before the prisOnof an Individual whose
life was of romanticinterest, and whose
history has been the subject of labored
and extended research. The Man in
Iron Mask was confined on the island
from 1856 to 1893, when he was re-
moved TO the Bastile. The dungeon In
which he was incarcerated is still
pointed out. Its solid windows are
guarded by twelve iron bars. heonly
approach TO 1t was through the Govern
or's room. In the midst of a small
garden is q square building with door
on each face, and evidently constructed
with a view to strength and to prevent
prisoners confined in it from escaping.
1t is understood that the condemned
Marshal viii be accompanied in his Sc
clusion by his wife and children, and
that restraint on his movements viii
extend to his safe-keeping. In other
respects he will have the privilege of
moving about within the confines of
the island as much as he pleases.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
KILLED.
An Omcer Performing his Du,ies.

An OllceE EeEIoEauAttts MS lftiAtb.
The Chattanooga Commercial Of the
Sth saws: The Dale Coal Company is To-
Gated in Dale county, Georgia, short dis
lance from Shellmound, on the Nashville
and Chattanooga road, at the village of
Coal City. Early Oh the morning Of Jan.
6, a Mr.. Crawford, who lives at Coal City,
had a difficulty with negro in his employ,
engaged in getting out cross ties for the
Nashville aud CHATTANOOGA road. Some
ugly threats on the part of the negro against
Mr.. Crawford, caused him to procure a
warrant Tor the arrest of the negro. The
officer whose duty it was to make the ar
rest, deputized and called to his assistance
a Mr.. Kline and others. The party went
to the house Of the negro just before day
light and knocked n the door. There were
five colored men within who ordered the
posse away. Nd. Kline pushed open the
door, when he was shot from within with
a dOuble-baTrel shotgun, sixteen bUC6shOt
taking effect in the lei breast, and also re-
ceived in the neck what was supposed to be
a rifle shot. Mr.. Kline was instantly kill
ed. The two men who did the shooting fed
and are still at large. The other three
gave themselves up and are now under ar
rest,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
WASHINGTON.
The Nomination of Williams
Withdrawn,
cat His Own Request
He Remains Attorney General,
BristOw's Nomination 10 that Office
Being Withdrawn

BrfstOW's Nomination 10 that Office
Being Withdrawn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The message of
the President to the Senate withdrawing
the nomination of Geo. II. Williams to be
Chief Justice, states that it is done at his
own request. Williams remains i'm office
as Attorney General. The nomination of
Col. Bristow for that position is in another
brief message consequently withdrawn.
The Virginius.
The Board of Enquiry to ascertain the
cause ofthe sinking of the steamer Vir-
ginius, is in session at the Navy Depart
ment.
Committee Work.
The House Committee on Appropriations
has completed the Notifications appropria-
ton bill, cutting down the estimates from
some three million six hundred thousand
dollars to about one million.
The House Military Committee to-day
heard Adjutant- General Townsend on the
proposed reduction of the army, which he
strongly opposed by statistics and argu-
ments.
The Ways and Means Committee further
informally discussed Mr.. Kelley's convert
bic bond bill but came to no conclusion in
regard to it.
Williams Letter to the President.
The following is the letter of Attorney
General Williams requesting the with
drawal of his nomination:
Department OF Justice, Washington, Jan.
To the President. Sir: You were kind
enough, without my solicitation or any
knowledge on my part, that you contem-
plated such thing, TO nominate me for
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States. Since that time the flood
gates Of calumny in all directions have
been opened upon me. Ny abilities have
been disparaged and my integrity brought
in question, and il seems to me that public
opinion adverse to my appointment has
been created, which might hereafter embar-
raSs your administration and perhaps i'm
pair my usefulness upon the bench. With
perfect consciousness that l have performed
with clean hands and upright purpose all
the duties Of the various public offices to
which have been called, and trusting to
time and just public, when better inform
ed, for my yindication, l respectfully ask to
withdraw my nomination for Chief Justice.
l have the honor to be, with great respect,
GEO. II. WILLIAMS.
Customs Receipts.
The following are the customs receipts
reported for the week ending Dec. l, 1873:
New York, S1,S51,430; Boston, S113,O 29;
Philadelphia, S1O6,3S3.
Outstanding legal tenders, 1913, 6S1 900.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

In resigning his aspirations to the
Chief Justiceship, in preference to be-
ing openly defeated, Attorney Williams
but follows the lead of Judges Sher-
man, Delahay and others who have re-
signed to escape impeachment. VIII
iams didn't get to be a Judge, but
what is the difference between his Ian
daulet and Judge Sherman's Credit
MobiIer? Only this: the hitter was a
fraud ingeniously disguised, while the
other Was a something.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
A whole Family Burned to Death.
Murderers, sentence COMMITTED.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. S.-JnO. Fefee and Geo
Williams, colored, who were to be hanged
tomorrow at Pinkneyville, Perry county
H., for the murder of Vim. Mattison in
September last, arrived here tonight in
charge q Sheriff Ross en- route to JOliet
peniteniiary, their sentence having been
oommuted by Gov. Bevoridse TO imprison
ment for life.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

WHEN Chief Justice Chase was on the
bench, his eldest daughter, Mrs. Senator
Sprague, used to boldly have receptions on
th'; same afternoon as those CT Mrs. Presi-
dent Grant, and rs there were music, dane
ing and a well spread buffet at the resi-
dence Of the Chief Justice, no wonder that
the young dancers were attracted there
rather than the inhospitable and formal
saloons Of the White House. Now, that
the conIndrum Of the day is, "WhO shall
be Chief Justice ?" le beau monde is ell
listed il favor of Williams. Not that he
has legal lore or clean hands, but because
lie hgs ust moved into fine new house On
Rhode island avenue where his wife Will
have ST inning Entertainments. This gives
Williams the support of those who dance
the German and like something stronger
than c aret punch. Besides, have they not
heard that had not Williams received the
appointment, 1t would have been given TO
Caleb Gushing, that hermit-like old widow
CT. who sleeps in his back Office and wears
on gate occasions a GlaW-lIaInmer coat
made When John Tyler was President?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

THE nomination Of Geo. II. Williams
for Chief Justice has been withdrawn
"at his own request" Perhaps he
hopes thus to escape further investiga-
ton; but if Congress does Its duty, the
Attorney General has not yet heard the
last of the landaulet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Coal Boats SUNK

WHEELING. Jan. THE tOIS-bOat En-
terygise. bound down with tow of coal,
struck the piGy o. the railroad bridge at
Bellaire this evening, sinking i0uc barSeS
aud damaging tie boats slightly. ReinaiIl-
der of the tow became separated and float
ed of. River b feet and rising al 10 A. NJ.
8 inches per hour.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
THE STORM
Eastward wends Hts way.

ALBANY, y. y, Jan. S.-The continued
storm has caused land slides on the POush-
keepsie and Eastern and Duchess and Co
lumbia Railroad, and washed away the
Hudson river railroad bridges south of era
ton. DELAYING the early morning trains from
New YORK
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
AGES OF Our CoNGREssHEN.

The united ages Of the a Senators
are $3.50 years, or On average of 43
years and nearly months each. The
ages of , are not given. The actual
years in the total of those given is q
go years. Cameron is "a, Dorsey Just
over 81. There are ) under 40 years,
% over 40 and under so, and anumber
from 30 to 80, while there are ten from
so 10 o., and over 20. There are Is
x-GovernOrs. Is ex-Representatives, l
ex-Vice President, , ex-Cabinet officers,
, once Ministers abroad, 3 Presidential
electors, 3 ex-Lieute1aEt- Governors
and u who have seen military service,
One Of the Senatorial soldiers was n
private, { Major Generals - IN the
rebel service, and 4 PPrgadier Gener-
ais IN the irfetoel army; was Cap
tai and another q Surgeon. Of Occu-
patiOns among Senator's, IS are law
yers, 8 planners, , railroad presidents,
who have been, or are printers and
editors; | lumber dealer; l civil engin-
eer: , manufacturers; ) merchants; l a
miner in Nevada, and another a coal
miner and banker. Two Senator'S have
been regularly apprentieed 10 the car
penter's trade-BrOwnlSw and Ogles-
by, Eight have held high judicial
positions; > have been Chief Justices
In their States. One Senator has held
Office ever since leaving college; p
have received a collegiate, 10 an aca-
demic and Is a common schpOl educa-
ton. Pennsylvania claims s Senator's,
5 Of whom have ''carpet-bagged" in the
South. and 8 others in the North, New
York claims and Massachusetts, >;
Virginia and Maine claim as many.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

GRANT has at last withdrawn the
nomination of Attorney General Viii
Hams for Chief Justice. The pressure
upon the Senate not to confirm the
nomination was too powerful to be dis
regarded, and for once Grant has been
checkmated in his persistent efforts to
force "a nomination not fit to be
Tnada''
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
Destructive Fire in Leayen,g orfh, Ind

CINCINNATI, Jan. S.-An Evansville
0nd.,) special 10 the Gazette reports tie
burning last night at Leayenworth, Ind, OF
LYON q Whittier's corner. comprising
-yucker & Bverly. dry goods store: Stall x
Perkins boots and shoes; J. II. Thorn
bury. dry goods: Mrs. Gilbert, millinery,
and LedreR,rortb IadpRd,Rt printing
office. Loss not estimated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

AT this writing we have no quota
tons of Tennessee bonds or cotton in
New York yesterday, owing to the wires
being down east of Columbus and
Cleveland. Ohio.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
No Iidings of The Missing steamer
China.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. S.-Much anxiety
Is seit here for the safety Of the steamer
China from Hong Kong and Yokohama.
No tidings of the vessel yet.
Tie LEGISLATURE has passed bin author
iziRg the government to pay $4,000 reward
for the capture of the notorious Easguez
and his gang. Ii is reported that he is lis
This city al the present time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

ELECTRIC SPARKS is a favorite title
with some Journals for brief kilograms.
The sparks are all of that sort this
morning, with but few CLEANS Of
infelIiranca -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09
TEXAS.
| Some Talk at Washington of Refer
ring the Election Back TO the People,
| 10 Avoid Scandal


From the Louisville COurier-IOunal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE Attor-
ney General authorizes a denial of the
statement by Gov. Davis friends that
be has given assurances of cO-opera-
ton in overthrowing the Democratic
Legislature of Texas. The subject has
not been before him officially, and he
says tina: he had indicated no opinion.
1t is slid that Gov. Davis is trying to
force himself on the Democrats for
United States Senator in place of Flan-
agan.
Many leading Republicans favor a
new election IN Texas, IN order to avoid
the -scandal of a contest; and there is
some reason to think that the Presi-
dent will take that view, in expectation
of the Republicans carrying the elee-
ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

MEMPHIS ''sees" Nashvilleand "goes
several points better" or worse rather,
in the matter of a poorhouse sensa-
ton. See telegraphic report else
where.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-09

The secret Cf Am Eiizas trouble with
Brigham is cut. brigham don't like
uOthers-in-law. Ann ELIAS mother fell
sick, and Brigham wanted her sent away.
rFyUm thai moment says Ann Eliza,
Il hated him.