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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
Extension Of the w. Il o. Il. Il.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZETTE.
HAMILTON, VA, April %, 1874. -The re
port of the meeting at Round Hill last Satur-
day, and the encouraging prospects of an TEX
tension to that poiut has had an exhlleratiug
effect upon the spirits of our people and | be-
iieve has Induced some Of the most skeptical
to exercise faith in the ultimate success OF the
road The croakers who harp continually about
flushing it at one cud by connection with
Washington before extending it at the other,
are beginning to see that the success Of the
road, in all it's connections, depends very much
upon its western progress, and admit if it is
pushed ahead to the coal fields, it will have
the power to,torce itself, if necessary, into the
District.
Rpund Hill and Snek ,rsville are jubilant
over the prospect-Which seems now not so far
off-of the completion of the road to the latter
point, aud We nave here reports of material aid
being given Mr. Mckenzie, south of the turn
pike after the road reaches the former, in aid
of its progress 10 the foot of the mountain.
The last section from Round Hill TO Snlck-
ersville touches good country on the south
and east for several miles, peopled with monied
meo, aud with the road completed to that point
gives them market for their proc uoe almost
at their doors We have travelled over that
country and know how it is.
The wheat crop is most hattering in prospect
and the expense Of hauling alone (of the crop
of that secioD) saved by depot at Smokers
vile will be sufficient to build the last four
miles of the road.
Hamilton is feeling encouraged and its citi
zens are using their energies to make the Vii
lage Que of the loveiust Of the string OF
pearls" between Alexandria aud the mountains.
The work of Improvement on the roads lead
ing 10 the Village aud the depot is commend
able, and we will soon be able to boast as good
roads as there are 10 the Country.
Notwithstanding the Efforts of outsiders to
make US appear hostile to the extension of the
road, for the reason that our prosperity is en-
daogered thereby, we venture to assert that
10 community of the same size there canuot
be found more earnest friends Of its progress
then here, aud we hope to see the time When
our people will be unanimous 10 their efforts
to promote its success.
()cC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The money market continues "tight' south Of
the Potomac. while in New York the demand is
quoted sharp" and rates unsettled loans rang
ing at 6a7 per cent. Gold declined yesterday,
closing weak at ll2i Southern securities con
tnue weak and dull Virginia 6s 504; coupons
79aSl Corporation of Alexandria 68a70, with
bu little on the market Sales of o., A. IL NJ.
r. r. per cent bonds at 801 ae03.
DRY GOODS TRADE, &c.-As will be seen by
reference to the advertising columns of the Ga
zette, the enterprising dry goods merchants OF
Alexandris have all laid in heavy stocks of
goods for the spring and summer business and
are competing with each other for the trade of
the city and surrounding country. In q casual
examination, while in company with friend
who was making some purchases, few days
ago, the reporter was surprised to see the extent
and variety OF the assortment Of dry goods kept
IN this city, and he is assured by those compe-
tent to express an opinion that goods in this lin"
are sold as low here BIS in any city in the coun-
t-y. We have always advocated the policy of
sustaining our own merchants when it can be
done, and are MS much as ever convinced that
time and money can be saved by following our
advice in this particular. Indeed, what has been
said of thu dry goods business vii! apply with
equal propriety to all the business houses Of the
city, and we are proud to believe, as a class, the
bu mess men of Alexandria will compare favor
ably with those of any other city in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

In the State Senate on Wednesday night, as
We learn from the Richmon Enquirer, consld-
cradle dissatisfaction was expressed With re-
gard to the decision of the Leutenaut-Gover-
nor upon motion to adjourn. The vote,
which was taken by viva voce, from the sound
was so close that it was difficult to determine
whether the motion prevailed or not. The
chair decided the ayes were in the majority,
and pronounced the Senate adjourned. Col
onel Penn promptly called for division, which
call the PresidSut did not notice, but vacated the
chair. Colonel Penn insisted that such action
was supplementary, and the Senate was not
adjourned. Judge Thomas was requested to
take the chair aud preside, the President hav-
ing retired from the hall. The Judge declined
and for some minutes the propriety of holding
a meeting and taking action with regard to the
decision of the chair under the circumstances
the call for division not having been regarded
was discussed, but 6nally the members retir-
ed without expressing any opinion in their re-
preventative capacity, though commenting
quite freely in their individual capacity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, April 23-The bill abolishing
sugar duties from May lst has finally passed
the House OF Commons.
10 the House of Commons to day Disracli
stated that the Ministry had advised the Queen
confer mark Of distinction upon Captain
Glover, for his services 10 the Ashantee war.
There being an extensive lockout of labor
ers 10 the agricultural districts, meeting to ex
press sympathy Tor meu deprived OF work Was
held at Exeter hall tonight. Mcssrs. Morley,
jenkins, and Arch were present The hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

J. w. Hunnicut announces that he will de-
liver an address at Stafford Court House on
Wednesday, the 10th Of May, that being county
court day. He says: II am nota candidate
for any office. and never intend to be; never
theless, | feel it to be my imperative duty to
make statement of facts 10 relation to my
political course, which hope will be interest
ing and instructive to many. shall, in the
second place, notice the agricultural condition
OF the country, and shall discuss the question
OF the fence law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
Caucus Of Republican Senator's.

WASHINGTON, April % "A caucus of repub.
lican Senators III favor OF luh ltion was held af.
ter the adjournment of the Senate to-day 10 the
Vice Presidents room. Extra diligence was
used to keep the affair entirely secret The
democratic Senators who voted for Initiation
we're not invited to participate, because, 10 the
language of one of those present, I'VE regard
this matter as family affair" The conference
lasted long time Nearly all of those of the
republican faith who voted for initiation we're
present
It's understood that Senator Logan was the
most outspoken of all who participated in the
deliberations He said the message of the
President was entirely devoid Of argument and
that Gen. Grant had made himself the organ of
the capitalists Of the country aud the stock job
bers of Wall street.
Remarks were also made by Mr. Ferry, of
Michigan. and others, and the general u1der
standing was that the inhatiunists should stand
by their guns. Senator Morton was firm in the
opinion that all those who voted for the bill
should stand together. But FROM his express
sons it is safe to say that be will take no per-
sonal issue with the President. Senator Logan,
however, is boiling over, and it is believed that
when the matter comes up for discussion he
will comment 10 unm assured terms oo the
Presidents acii)u.
Senator Morton has received numerous tele-
grams 90 the subj ct of the President Veto in
ciudlug one trom Indianapolis, to the effect
that it it is desirable an indignation meeting
will be gotten up ln that city tu-uig ht He re-
celved dispatch from Governor OstorD, of
Kansas, that the republican parry Of the West
Is in mourning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

An opinion prevails at Washington that an
other currency bill will be devised, but that no
attempt will be made to resurrect the one veto
ed by the President. The Comptroller OF the
Currency, in response to a resolution OF the
House Committee CD Banking and Currency
has furnished statement from which it ap'
pears that S4,O0O.0O0 of the 1854, 100000 OF
bank circulation has not been issued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The Richmond Wing, while disrlaimlng any
Intention to dictate to the Conservatives of the
Eighth district, the candidate to be supported
by them in the fall election for Congress, says
that the present member. the Hon. Eppa Hun
ton. has been weighed in the balance and never
found wanting; The is able, faithful and efici-
ent, and has proven himself a loyal true gen
tlemap; true to his people, true to his State,
and true to the great principles of Conserva-
tism."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
THE MESSAGE Of Gov. Kcmper to the Leg
FRIDAY, APRIL "a, 1874.

The MESSAGE Of Gov kcmper to the Leg
islature suggesting the necessity for amending
the State constitution many provisions OF
which, he says, are as odious to the people as
they are mischievops in operation, ispublshed
in full in to days Gazette. The Governor, 1t
will be seen, opposes the creation OF consttu-
tional convention for this purpose, or that the
General Assembly should assume the task OF
revising the whole constitution, and proposes
the appointment Of commission OF i've or seven
TO frame such constitution as would commend
itself to the Legislature and people, to be sub
mitted at the next annual session of the pre-
sent Legislature. Speedy action is urged as
to let the matter pass by the present session
would cause au additional delay of two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

Sir Edward Thoruton, acting as umpire for
the American aud Mexican claims commission,
has rejected the claim of $24 900, 900 preferred
by the Mexican government against the United
States for Indian depredatious in the provinces
Of Sonora aud Chihuahua.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

Bishop F. Nj. Whittle, of the Episcopal
Church, has been forced to decline to preach
the sermon to the English settlers of Virginia,
in Richmond, at Monumental Church, on May
oath, the day preceding the celebration OF the
Queens birthday, for the reason that his at
tendance will be required at the Council which
begins at Charlottesville on the Goth OF that
month. His letter of decliuation does equal
honor to his head and heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
COMMUNICATED.


''Fi gnola's" communication is calculated to
injure the public schouls of the city, aud is uu-
fortunate 10 that his we'll maturcd and sensible
suggestions are vouchsafed after the purchase
of the building in which the schools are to be
located. That he may appreciate somewhat
the consideration which Influenced the School
Board iu the purchase of the Bradley building,
be is advised TO visit the male school on Prince
street, where the very interesting study Of COM
pressed III taphyslcS IS ln process of elucldatiou,
in which boys are drilled 10 layers OF three
deep, yet the Board could do no better as own
ers Of buildings tolcrably adopted wont rent
them for public schools. The fact is the School
Board is dung all it Gao. IF it can't build what
it wants, (such building as 'Viguola" thinks
it ought to have,) ii has done the next best
thing c. purchased one susceptible OF such
alterations as will make it lit for school pur-
poses. Now it is the opinion of all who have
examined the Bradley building that it will
make most excellent school house, convenient
and comfortable i'll its arrangements and afford
ing the greatest possible facilities for iDgress
and egless. The School Board has laborcd
hard against adverse circumstances, having to
put into operation system OF education against
which Il very stroog prejudice exists 10 this
State without appurtenances OF any kind, aud
without means at all adequate to the underIak-
ing. The members Of that Board have faithfully
worked in cause worthy Of the Corporation
Of every sincere friend to free government
aud republican liberty too, "Viguvla" iuclud-
ed and it is to be hoped they VIII receive that
support their Iaudable undertaking merits.
M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The Pennsylvania Legislature yesterday pass
ed through its first reading bill which will
practically nullify the prohibition in force in
various counties of the State under the provis-
ions of the Local Option law. The bill permits
brewers and dstllers to manufacture and sell
in the different counties of the State agreeably
to the laws in force before the adoption of the
Local Option law. A band Of temperance cru.
saders made its appearance iu the lobby, but
its presence did DOT intimidate the members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

BRIDGE ACROSS THE EASTERN BRANCH
lu the u. S. Senate yesterday MIR. Lewis
presented petition OF citizens of the District
of Columbia praying the erection of bridge
across the Eastern B:auch at or near the site Of
the present Navy Yard Bridge Referred TO
the Committee on the District Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

Dr. Samuel G. Gibson, of Amherst county,
died after brief ioess on the Goth Instant
He was gentleman of the old style, and pos
sessed in az eminent degree the confidence and
esteem of the people in his section of the State,
having served them 10 the Legislature and In
other capacities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

AS stated in yesterdays Gazette, the diff
culties 10 Arkansas are in fair way of being
settled. The Secretary of War yesterday tele-
graphed to the commandant at Little Rock
that he might retire to the arsenal With his
command as soon as danger to life Is no longer
threatened, and leave the question to be set
tied by the contestants 10 the courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
~ WIS OF TIL IL DA Y
g IL shoao the very age and body Of the Times

A boy of fifteen years of age named Edward
Pomeroy, whose parents reside in Chelsea, Mas
saohusetts, has been arrested on suspicion of
having murdered child four years old on W ed
uesday last This is the lad whose singular
propensity for mutilating children occasioDed
30 much comment year or two ago. He was
sentenced to the State Reform School for cu;-
ting and mutilating several children younger
than himself, out through some mistaken no.
ton OF mercy was recently pardoned.
IN the Nova Scotia House of Assembly last
night resolution was introduced calling atten,
ton to the fact that the United States imposed
a duty on coal, while the Dominion admits
American coal free, and declaring that the
Government ought to impose some duty 90
American coal as is imposed by the Uuited
States on Nova Scotia coal.
Captain Smith, of the schooner William G.
Richardson, and three men, while returning in
a small boat from a light ship anchored off
Cape May, were drowned. A later dispatch
says that all the bodies have been recovered,
aud that there are hopes that one of theu will
be resuscitated.
The President has signed the bill removing
the political disabilities of Charles H. McBlair,
late Adjutant General of Maryland. He has
also sigued the bill for the relief of the desti-
tute people on the lower Mississippi, whom the
recent Hood has reduced to the verge of star
walton.
The railroad employees on the Louisville
Short Line Railroad struck yesterday. The
strike is said to be caused by the company be.
lug behind in the payment of wages. kumors
are current that the strikers are letting the
water out of the tanks and tearing up the
track.
A call has been issued for National Forest
ers Convention, to meet at Newark, New Jer-
sey, June Is, for the purpose of forming an
Independent American High Court of Forest
ly, whatever that may be-
The Maryland State Board of Fisheries yes
terday elected Jesse K Hines, esq.,, (late
Speaker of the House of Delegates to the po-
Sition OF Commander Of the State Fishery
Force" (oyster feet.)
Prince Gortscbakoff, General Schonvalotf
and Grand Dukes Alexis, Vladimir and Con-
stantine will accompany the Gar to Euglaud.
The New York Legislature has passed bill
to punish the dissemination of false news con-
ceruiug stocks bonds or produce.
kilograms report snow at Boston, Detroit
and Portland yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The Veu de l. Eau watering place was sold
at auction on Wednesday last for $1,000, the
company being bankrupt. John B. Whitehead
became the purchaser, and w. +. Allen bought
the furniture for IS, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

A movement is Cd foot, it is said, to reduce
the salaries of the Government clerks in Wash
iugton. Looking at the present cost of living
10 the National metropolis, would it not be
wiser to reduce the NUMBER, instead Of de.
creasing the salaries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The Richmond Wing rejoices that the SEES,
sion of the Legislature is drawing to close,
and that the lime is so close at baud when the
members can return, one and all, to the bosoms
of their constituents, or at least air their vocab
ulary elsewhere for season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

VIM. A. Burke, of Staunton, has been APP
pointed by the proper authority to fill the va
caucy 10 the State Conservative Committee &C.
casioned by the death of the late john B. Bald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

DEATH OF REV HENRY SLlCER.-The RcV.
Henry Slicer, one of the fathers OF the Metho-
dist ministry 10 this country, died yesterday, at
two D. M, at his residence in Baltimore. MIR.
Slicer had been 10 declining health tor nearly
year and half, from rheumatism and diseases
affecting the stomach Mr. Sicer was at the
time of his death in his seventy-tourth year,
having been born at Annapolis, Md, March
ri, 1901. In 1917 be united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. He studied theology
under Bishop Emory and was licensed to preach
in December, 1921, and assigned to Baltimore
circuit In 1887 he was elected chaplain to
the Senate, and was reelected. During this
period the duel between Cilley aud Graves,
members of Congress- occurred, and Mr. Sheer
made the prayer at the obsequies OF Mr.. Cllley,
taking occasion to strongly denounce the Gus
tom Of dueug Ia December, 1916, he was
again elected chaplain and served three years.
He distinguished himself at this time by his
advocacy of temperance. He was made ID. d.
By Dickinson College. Iu 1856 he delivered
an address before the General Conference at
Indianapolis denounclog the antl-slavery aglta-
ton IS leading the country into great perlls
He opposed the disruption of the Church IN
1914 and 10 1860. Mr.. Slicer had, perhaps,
made as many public addresses as any other
man iu this country. He was man OF up
rightness and purity Of character, and most
earnest aud effective preacher His natural
abilities, aud his strong individuality gave him
great influence in the religious denomination to
which he belonged. If he had been trained
scholar, be would have been one of the fore
most theologians, as he was certainly one OF the
most active ministers 10 the church. The fu-
neral will take place at 3 p. m. Sunday from
Mount Vernon Place Church, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The Clarke Courier says: I'VE are glad to
learn that the peach bloom, which promised to
be heavy this year, was not all killed by the re-
cent frosts The plum and cherry have put
forth their blossoms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

ADVENTURES OF AN ESCAPED Convict. t.
Scott Eggleston, the colored convict who es
capped from the penitentiary in company with
Albert Fortune Friday morning last, was re.
captured in Powhatan county Tuesday. Yes
terday he was carried aboard the Danville train
at Powhatan station, and in charge OF citizen
of the county, started to this city. When the
train was between Powhatan station and Ro-
biou' store, and about eleven miles from Rich
mond, the prisoner jumped through window
Of the car in which he had been seated and
made good his escape, though his arms were
bound with rope and he was shackled at the
ankles The train was going at the rate Of
thirty miles per hour, but was as soon as posi-
Die stopped, and the guard and friend Of his
who happened to be present. at the time went
buck to look for the fugitive The train being
more than two hours behind time, could not
await the result of the Search Rich Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

A GAMING AFFAIR AT THE CAPITOL
quiet little Gaming affair took place at the Cap
iiol yesterday. Mr.. Geo. G. Mckee, Represen-
tatve in Congress from the Fifth District Of
Mississippi, feeling himself aggreved by an ar
ticle which appeared 10 the Capital of Sunday
last, styling him spokesman aud legislative
pumpkin head, called at the Office Of the Capt.
tai yesterday afternoon about o'clock and u-
quired for Colonel Piatt. He was told by some
person IN the Office that the Colonel was ab-
sent, and that Mr.. John James Patt, rela-
tive of the former, was in charge of the paper
during his absence. rs he 10 ?" inquired Mr.
Mckee, He is not but you will fud him at
the House Library, of which he is Librarian
was the response. Mr.. Mckee Immediately
proceeded to the House Library. 10 the Capt.
tol building, and inquired for MIR. Platt. The
latter came forward, when MIR. Mckee asked
him if he was the responsible editor of the
Capital during Colonel Patt's absence. Mr..
Piatt answered 10 the affirmative, when
Mr. Mckee asked him if he wrote the
article iu last Sundays Capital assail-
ing him as pumpkin head legislator Mr..
Mckee said he did not. but admitted that ne
read the proof. Mr.. Mckee thereupou said !:
Then, sir, since you allowed it to go in, you
are responsible; take that for it J. and with
that struck him severe blow across the face
with rattan cane, perhaps half an inch thick.
Mr. Platt who seemed surprised by the sud.
denness Of the attack, made 90 resistance aud
Mr. Mckee left, saying that be DOW consider
ed their account as squared. Excepting a
sweled lip Mr.. Piatt bears 20 traces of the
blow. - Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

At mass meeting of the merchants OF Nor
folk, on Monday, it was resolved to resist the
proposed tax on merchants 10 the courts if
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24
CANAL COM VI h RCE.

Arrivals-Boats RohcroacK shG " mi
nsck tn Blaan Avon Coal Co; Lor",to Az
I,iIIv Lemon. to Hampshire AMI Bati'n9rr C'a.
Co; Van S Br.shcars, TO W a omoot; > i an ;N.,
Ierson and John Wilson, to Amsr!'"A WA
Dspartares- Boats Van ; Bra. hesrs, j .. u 49,,
dersop. w Young, W WoolIs r",' d. J..
Kate ii C Merryman, Il + Roherb"cN AM -
M NJ Lewis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The crevasses iu the levees of the Mississip-
pi are increasing and the whole country is being
flooded, while the condition Of the people is
apn.linu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-24

The United States store-ship Idaho has been
purchased by Japanese capitalists.