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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-11

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-03-11

Her children arise and call her blcst
Her husband, and he also praiseth her"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, March 23.-In the Senate, to.
day, the report of the Committee Of Confer
ence on the disagreeipg votes of the two houses
on the Grand Jury bill was agreed to.
A petition praying amendments to the free
school law was presented, and bills introduced
extending the jurisdiction of justices to 500,
with right to defendant to remove the case at
any time to the Circuit Court and to incorpo-
rate the Bank of Virginia.
Bills to Incorporate the Montpelier Female
Humane Association of Orange county; 10 ref
ereuce to special juries, aud to amend the char
ter of the city OF Lynchburg were passed
The bills 10 relation to the tunes OF meeting
of the General Assembly, and to prohibit boys
under twelve years OF age from carrying hre-
arms were rejected
The bill to exempt the properly of the hus-
band or wife from the ante-nuptal debts OF the
other, was made the order of the day tor to
morrow.
Several bills were advanced.
10 the House of Delegates the Senate j)lnt
resolution for the appointment OF sub-com-
mittee on constitutional amendments TO sit dur
ing the interim was agreed to.
The Tax bill was passed over and number
of bills of no special general interest were ac'ed
upon.
The House refused to Increase the pay oil
certain clerks employed 10 the Office Of the Su
perintendeut Of Public Instruction.
Que of the amendments TO the general tax
bill requires that five per cent. Of the tax on
real estate shall be collected 10 Uoited State:
treasury notes or 10 gold or silver, and applied
to the support of the public free schools the
object of which, it is said is to again bring the
Funding bill before the courts to determine lts
constitutionality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
Fires.

HARTFORD, Conn, March %. This moro
ing ire was seen to break out of the cupoa
on the building of the 4f:na Cutlery Works Of
the LADDERS Frary & Clark Company, 10 New
Britain, ten uies from this city, The build
ing, which was 200 feet by IS feet, four stories
high, with two wings of 10 feet by As feet,
was entirely destroyed. The loss is about $780,
900; insured for $3.50 O00 10 fifty. eight COM
paDies. The Hartford companies lose S45, 900
10 all.
WOOSTER, OHlo, March %. "A building oc-
cupied by Rawlings Il Go. as a Photographic
gallery, and the Arcadian building, were burn
ed to-day. Loss, $50 900; insurance, $45, 900.
CHICAGO, March pa fire in Elgin, Ill.,,
today destroyed Fuller's restaurant, the ad-
joining brick block, the Sherman block, and
another block, each occupied by various par
ties The loss 90 the stock is $50, 200; on the
buildings, SCI 900.
PoUGHK EEpsIE, March 23-The Van Rens-
selaer mansion near New Hamburg, on the
Hudson, was destroyed by FIRE this morning.
It was owned by James H. Ingersoil, of the
Tsmmany ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
LOCAL BREVITTES.

he proprietor of a grocery store on south
Fairfax street says ne is in favor of religious
reVlValS. A man got religion the other night
aud the Dcxt day came and paid him bill he
had owed TOR eight years. He is urging every
b"dy 10 20 TO church, hopiug that some more
of his delinquent customers may be affected
the same Way
Arrangements have been made with the
East Alexandria railroad, provided the trade
be sufficient, by which fresh fish put 90 the
Gals at tishtown will be taken to the Wilkes
street ferry and thence to Baltimore, thus
avoiding the extra expense necessarily incurred
III SendIng them via Washington city.
The old MIR. Taylor, whose unaccountable
and prolonged absence from his home pear
Fort Washington gave rise to the superstition
that he had been drowned, has turned up safe
and sound. He wandered off to Marlboro, but
has now returned to his family
MIR. William Arnold, an empIoye of the uavy
yard for years, who has lately purchased tract
land on the Columbia turnpike, in this coun-
~, had his right leg broken on Friday last
while assisting 10 some repairs to saw mill
lately built on his place.
AT meeting of The directors Of the German
Banking Company held last night it was de.
tcrmined to open the bauk for business on
Thursday the 2nd proximo, ard G.. f. French,
son OF Mr.. g. E. French, Was appointed the
bank messenger
The sale of the Gwin house, 90 south Fair
fax street, advertised to take place to-morrow,
has been stopped by Mr.. d. S. Delap'ane, who
| will put it iu handsome order and make it his
residence.
During a disturbance at Devils Row, Fish
town, last night among some colored people,
Pnll. Counree Was cut on the shoulder with q
razor by John Robinson.
Some of the goods stolen at the late robbery
of MIR. Charles Brewers house, 10 Washing
ton, have been discovered concealed in Devil :
Row, al FlshtoWn, In this city.
tishtown was lighted last night for the first
time this season. Seven oil lamps, on posts
erected in different parts Of the place. afforded
the required illumination.
Mr.. J. A. Clarridge, of the late firm of Cla
ridge & Grgg, OF this city, is now member
of the firm of Merchant Butler l. Co., pharm-
cists Of Washington.
The choirs of the Episcopal and Catholic
Churches are having reAcarsals OF the music
they are to render on Easter
The Little Falls bridge, commonly known as
the Chain bridge, has been Completed, aud is
DOW open to travel.
The weather continues cold and blustery, and
last night ice formed on shallow pools aud on
the shores Of the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

CHURCH PROPERTY The Superior General
of the Jesuits in Canada has addressed to the
Quebec Parliament a petition setting forth
tuat he deems it his duty to lose no time iu en-
deavoring to have the rights of of the Order to
the possession and government of the property
heretofore possessed aud administered by them
restored, as also the free use of such property
for the purpose for which it was originally 10.
tended. He says that the title to this property
was never lost, and that be is empowered by
the Holy See to make compromises which will
respect the rights OF all. He reminds the Ro-
man Catholic members of the iualienabIe rights
of the Church, aud argues that it would be a
generous and honorable act to restore her pro
perty at time when she is being despoiled by
impious men. The estates 10 question we've
granted to the order when Cauada was de.
peudeney of Frauce, and were lost to them
when they fell under the displeasure Of Glenn
emit XIV. The lands are uvw immensely val
liable, and are held by persons who have no in
.ention Of surrendering them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
Congress-.

In the Sepate, yesterday, numerous memo
rails were presented from merchants and bus'-
ness men from various parts OF the country,
some favorinS an iuhation OF currency and 9TH
ers agaiDst it aud 10 favor OF specie payments
Mr. Sherman reported the bill to provide Tor
free backing ADD the redemption and reissue
of United States notes and gave notice that on
today he would offer it as substitute for the
pending fnaDce bill. 1t fixes the limit OF tue
legal tender issue at 1882 OOO, OOO, and provides
for free banking, but requires that legal teoder
notes shall be retired as fast as bank notes are
issued The currency question was resumed,
Mr.. Morton arguing 10 favor OF expansion, and
a general debate followed on the power OF the
Secretary of the Treasury to reissue the forty
million reserve, Mr.. Conkliug affirming this
power and MIR. Sherman denying 1t.
In the House of Representatives, among a
number of bills introduced was one to define
the powers and duties of the board of heal th
of the District. Also one authorizing the
Washington, Cincinnati, aud st. Louis Hall
road Company to extend its route aud construct
a road 10 the District. The bill appropriating
5000 to defray the expenses of the District
investigation was passed. The consideration
of the bill fixing the amount of legal tender
notes at four hundred millions was then taken
up, when Mr.. Dawes offered an amendment
fixing the amount at three hundred and fifty
six millions, and Mr.. Roberts, of New York,
moved to make the amount three hundred and
eighty-two millions. MIR. Dawes's amendment
was defeated; yeas 20, nays l72. The second
amendment was also lost, The original bill
was then ordered to be engrossed, after which
it was passed by vote Of yeas les, nays T.
A motion to reconsider the vote and lay the
motion on the table was agreed TO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
ALEX CAMBRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, MARCH "a, 1874

Some Interesting developments were made
in the affairs of the District of Columbia yes
terday, before the Congressional Investigating
Committee. Halct Kibourue was put on the
stand and admitted the existance of real es-
tate pool, to which H. u. Cooke, the tneo
Governor of the District, furnished twenty i've
thousand dollars. When asked if any mem-
beers of the last or the present Congresses, or
auy officers of the army, were interested IN this
pool, he refused to answer. He, however, de-
MED that any of the present members OF the
District Government were interested 10 the
nool, He also admitted the existence OF paw
ing ring. The examination will be continued
to-day, when an effort will be made to force
him to answer definitely the questions as to the
parties interested in the real estate ring
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March 23.-The returned High
landers from the Ashantee war landed from
the steamship Sarmatian, at Plymouth, and q
fete was given 10 their honor by the pupulace.
LONDON, March 23.-Ten thousand people
witnessed the landing of the H!ghlanders at
Portsmouth to-day. Several accidents occur.
red 10 consequence of the pressure.
1t is understood that the Queen has ordered
the inspection, iu Hyde Park, on Friday, OF all
the troops of the expedition which have reach
ed home.
ROME, March 22.-The Pope has intima,ed
that Archbishop Manning aud nine other arch
bishops W i'll be created cardinals at the next
conslstory.
ROME March 23-This is the twenty-6fth
anniversary of the accession to the throne OF
Sardinia OF King Victor Emmanuel, and the
day is being celebrated throughout the country.
ROME, March 23-The King to-day receiv-
ed three thousand persons from all parts OF the
kingdom, who came to congratulate him on the
tweuty-6fth anniversary of his accession. We
nosta, Minister OF Foreign Affairs, presented an
address from The American and English resi-
dents
BAYoNNE, March 90 The French authori.
ties have conducted tue Cure Of Sauta Cruz to
the frontier
PARIS, March 90 In the Assembly to day
protest was presented demanding the dissou.
ton OF the Chamber. The protest is signed by
Gambetta, Rollu, Lacour Pcyat, and BarodeL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
Nj ARISIESI).

At the residence of the bride, on the Z3d inst,
b. Rev. Z. b. Rylsnd, SYLVANUo LAMB
DIN and SARAH j. OWENS, both of this
city.
On Tuesday, III 18th of March, 1874 at the
residence Of the brides mother, IN Frcderlcks-
burg, at 9 CLOCK q. m by Row. A. b. WAL
thall, OF Goccnland county, Va, Rev. FRED
ERICK u POWER, OF Charlottesville, Va, to
Miss EMILY BROWNE ALSOP, daughter of
the late Joseph Alsop, of Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

Additional advices from Mexico report that
General Santa Anna has arrived at the capital,
and paid a visit to President Lerdo. His for
tune having been reduced to almost nothing
the ex-President proposes to petition Congress
for the grant of a pension or restoration OF
some Of his private property, which was Sc
auestrated by the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

In the House of Representatives, yesterday,
MI. Smith, of Virginia, introduced bill au-
thorizing the Washington, Cincinnati and 81.
Louis Railroad Company to extend toto aud
construct railroad in the District Of Columbia
and through West Virginia, Ohio Indiana
aud Illinois, aud to construct branch to Chi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

The people of Williamsburg have held
meeting and endorsed Gov. kemper's veto OF
the Petersburg charter bill, which they style
an act of moral heroism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

While differing from Gen. Hunton widely 10
political views, the State journal takes great
pleasure in tes,iiying to his diligent attention
to public business and his devotion to the H.
terests Of his constituents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

Nor so OLD TOMBSTONE. Editor Wash
ington Star: In some notes on the "Flrgina
Shore of the Potomac" published in your pa,
per Of 2lst inst, observe the following:
"rhe tombstone of Lieut.. VIM. Herbs. who
died 1908, was till recently ex' ant in Fairfax
unity, the oldest III the United States.
Whether that tombstone is the oldest 10 the
United States | know not, but doubt 1t, for
Lieut. Herbs died, not 10 zoos, but 10 1898.
well remember seeing his tumb in 1861. when
soldering Dear old Dumfries, Va: 1t is situated
about hundred yards south Of Neabsco creek
and west of the main road, some three or four
miles northeast Of Dumfries, and is 10 Prince
William, not Fairfax, county, believe. A clump
of small trees marked the spot when | saw it.
A large thick slab OF tree-stone English prob
ably rests 90 carved pillars, about two feet high.
The figure of Sphinx is chisled on the upper
fourth of the slab, an hour glass at the foot, aod
drawn sword at one side; and the inscription
is very quaint and excellent concluding thus:
IA faittul friende; goode Christian, and
kinde neighbours. The last words-iudeed
the character of the tomb stone itself sufh
cieuty prove that "Liewt." Herr;s died a
member of the settled community, and not
mere rover in the wilds, as he would have
done had he died there in 1903. But |
perfectly remember the date-l698. l
hope this interesting relic Of the past still
remains Pardon this touch of amateur anti
ouarlauism. Respectfully,
VIM NJ ROBBINS, of n. G.
House of Representatives, March %, "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

The bill which passed the House of Repre-
sentatives, yesterday, fixes the amount of legal
tender notes to be issued at four hundred mil
lions, to be kspt in general circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

Ga Sunday night, the 18th inst, Mr.. Sperry
Hurn, promising young man, 10 Tappahan-
mock, Va, attempted suicide by taking an
overdose Of laudauum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
DIED.

Mrs. ELIZABETH GORE, wife of Charlie,
W. Gore, departed this hta at the residence OF
her husband, in Fredericksburg, on Friday
morning, March 10Th, in tie 9th year of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

In the Ohio Constitutional Convention, yes
terday, an amendment to the educational arti-
Gle to enable the Legislature to authorize pro
rata allowance to druomnarinnal schools 10 dis
tributiug the school fund, was voted down by
81 to l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
COMM EISCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, March A-The mar
ket for Wheat is fat; receipts are light, with
sales of but one sample of good red at us; no
choice lots on Change offerings of 4l2 bushels.
Receipts of Corn are lin ted and prices have
advanced 2s3c; offerings Of 1856 bushels with
sales of mixed at IA and IS. Oats are active and
firm; offerings of 5l2 bushels, with sales at 81
and IS. Sales of Corn Meal at 70. Mill feed
brought los, 1874 and $50 per cwt.
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, March "a
The prevailing northwest wind is proving a Sc
rous drawback to fishing operations on the rv-
or. The demand continues to increase, but the
supply is exceedingly light. The receipts since
yesterday have been 400 Shad, which sold at $32
per hundred 1000 Herrings, which sold at Sc
per thousand, and 100 punches of Rock and
Perch, which brought z8c bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
NEWS OF THE DAY
" To sAow the very age and body Of the Times

The telegraph this morning reports several
fires, involving heavy LOSSES viz: One In Chi
cago, loss 5000; one 10 Connecticut, destroy
log large cutlery factory, loss $500, 900, with
au insurance of S45O,O00 in ftly-elght com
panics. The loss by the fire 10 Indianapolis,
reported the previous day, Is estimated at
S75,0 600; and by that ln Cnmberland' No. az
$50, 900.
The distilers and recti6ers Of whiskey living
in Augusta county and Richmond, Va, had a
meeting iu the latter place on the 18th. al
which resolutions were adopted protesting
against those sections of the tax bill now pend,
iug in the Legislature which prescribe tax OF
five cents per gallon on spirits manufacturea or
rectifed in this State, and suggesting more
equitable mode of taxation.
A New York Herald special from Madrid
saws the Government contemplates the promo
tion of Gen. Burre to the rank of h:ld mar
shall, for eminent services in Cuba. The COLD
mission of Jose Conchas who has been ap-
pointed to succeed Captain General Jovellar,
il understood to embrace the government OF
Porto Rico as we'll as Cuba.
The temperance crusade was formally lnau'
gurated 10 Washington, yesterday, and Dlo
Lewis is "the lion" of the occasion. He is 8
mau of about flty-6ve years Of age, not unlike
John B. Cough in personal appearance, has a
clear, low voice, and a magnetic and very pleas
ing address.
Georgia and Alabama are rapidly losing s
large portion of their respective colored popu
lations. From both Commonwealth the streams
of emigration are broad and steady Within s
mouth the railroads running south aad wes
from Montgomery have sold $4,000 tickets tt
colored emigrants.
The Massachusetts Legislature will to-day
commence votisg for U. S. Senator, to fill th'
vacancy occasioued by the death of Mr. Sum
ner. Boston dispatches represent the question
as to who will be the successful man 10 be al
| ouch in doubt as ever.
Among the naval cadets appointed at large
by the President is 0. e. Fuuke, of Virginia
son of COL Fouke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
1. Schwartz e. Co.

1. Schwartz g. Co.,
Having lust returned from New York, have now
at their store, SO KING STREET, the finest and
best selected stock of
SPRING CLOTHING,
for men and youths wear ever before brought
to this market, and are selling them wonderfully
cheap.
Among them they offer good business suits for
$500.
Their assortment Of new style HATS is at
present the best in the city.
Your inspection is solicited at
SAREPTA CLOTHING HALL,
NH IL SO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24
House of Representatives, March g. "a.

ARRIVAL OF THE WEST INDIA FLEET The
favorable wind of Friday night and Saturday
last brought large feet of West 1udia traders
to port, all heavily laden with sugar aud mo-
lasses. These large receipts are not an Judi.
cation of any extraordinary activity in this
branch of commerce, the sugar crop this sea-
sou having been backward, and mauy of the
vessels being detained by reason of adverse
Winds. The arrival of SO many West India
men at ouce made business quite lively about
the storage warehouses on Frederick street
dock aud at other points, and the aroma rising
from such large quantities of the juice of the
sugar cane, impregnated the atmosphere for
some distance around. Of the arrivals, at least
dozen have cargoes consigned to one house
here The vessels ranged from barks to schoon-
ers, the cargoes being from 300 to 100 hogs
heads upon each Ooe of the largest cargoes
was brought by the new three masted schooner
Priscilla Scribner, built at Milford, Delaware,
and this being her first ,yage. All the sugar
ADD moasses came from Cuba, except the car
20 Of the brig Harry, from Porto Rico. 1t is
expected that vessels with sugar aud molasses
will arrive freely the present week. The re-
6neries are now 10 full blast, the sugar boiling
season being at its height. At the close of the
Custom House on Saturday three more cargoes
of sugar arrived, viz : the brig Hattie Nj Balm
and the scbooners Lena Breed and E. B. Emory.
Bat. Am.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

Soup MAKING The following is extracted
from the manuscript recipe book of al old and
famous Virginia housekeeper:
lin the first place, observe always to lay your
most in the bottom of the pan or pot, cutting
the meat up, or if a bone, cracking it we'll. A
lump Of butter adds richness, but it is not neces
sary. Select such herbs and vegetables as you
prefer, cut them up very small and lay over the
mest with a very little water, and cautiously
sma all piece of salt Cover the vessel with q close
fitting lid and set it by slow FIRE. This will draw
out all the virtue of the herbs and roots, giving
the soup different favor from what is impaired
by putting the full quantity of water in at first
Turn the meat frequently. When the gravy
produced Is almost DIR ed up, fill your pot with 8
sufficient quantity of water to make soup enough
| for your family. To large shank bone of beef
three quarts, or even one gallon is not too much
to allow. When your soup is done take it off
the FIRE to cool, and skim thoroughly. Put it on
again, and be sure not to dish it up unless boil
ing hot Be careful to I'D / salt and other high
| favored condiments spsring'y; every table is
provided with salt cellar and casters, so that
deficiency in these respects may be easily recti-
lied n t so an over quantity. If other ,hicken-
ing than the vegetables used is deemed sdyis
able, brown the ur for all soups save chicken,
veal and oyster soup"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-24

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The
Sheperdstown West Va Register says: 1.-THE
Board of Directors OF the Shenandoah Valley
railroad will meet at Charlestowo, on Tuesday
next, the 24th instant, for the purpose of pros
ecutiDg the work to completion. We have it
from Headquarters of the Pennsylvania Central
Improvement Company at Philadelphia, who
have contracted with the Shenandoah Valley
Company to build the road, that the iron is
now being made as rapidly as possible for this
road, and which the company will commence
laying in a very short time from the Potomac
at this place to Front Royal, distance of about
40 miles The road to Front Royal is ready
for the iron, and the ties have also been deliv-
cred, and We are glad to state that new life is
about to be inaugurated for the completion Of
this great enterprise. The grading beyond
Front Royal, in Page county, will also be re-
sumed We also notice that Col. D. '. Ali,
the energetic President of the Harrisonburg
and Potomac railroad, which will make conDec.
ton with the Shenandoah Valley road at the
Potomac at this town, has also resumed opera
tons Tor speedy connection"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-06-23
Ciiy Railroad Election.

A formal transfer Of the stock and
franchises Of this road having been
made some days ng0, meeting was
held yesterday, NJ the Office Of Captain
q. NJ. Swink, 10 elect officers for the
ensuing year, under the new regime,
resulting IN the election Of the follow
Ing genilemen W. j, Keller presl'
dent; !, l.. Downs secretary aud irens'
err w, II, Gnston, G. T., Keller, j, q.
Dent and G. j. Dent directors,
The present stockholders contom-
plate an extension Of the street rail-
way In the course Of u few months, II
owners Of property In tie vicinity oI
the fair grounds aud beyond, offer suf
llcicnt Inducements in the why d
bonus, the owners Of the roud will run
the street ears In that direction, shy
from the terminus Of the present road
beyond the fair grounds aud from
thence to Bryan street or Ross avenue
aud thence 10 the line on Main street