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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
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A till is pending in the House Of Represeu
tatives 10 regard to the judiciary system Of
Utah, whose effect is to transfer the selection
of iuries from the Mormon Judicial officials tc
a u. S. officer. The bearing of this measure
upon the peculiar institution is obvious.
Frederick H. DJckery, formerly i. S. Col
lcctor at jacksonville, Florida, is now on tra
in Cuba, aud if he is found guilty Of communi
eating with the insurgents will probably De cx
ecuted. American cl!z :nship docs not staud
for much III Cuba.
Charles Mills, noted catcher Of the Mutual
and other base ball clubs, died on Thursday
evening 10 New York of consumption, in the
thirtieth year Of his age. Anothcr practical
commentary on the injurious effects OF uodue
muscular effort.
The U. S. Senate, in Executive session, yes,
terday, confirmed the nomination Of BENZ. Z.
Avery, of California, to be Minister to China,
to fill the place left vacant by the resignation
Of Minister Low.
a Senator and three Representatives were
elected to the Rhode Island Legislature ycster-
day who are opposed to General Burnside for
u. S. Senator.
A dispatch from San Diego says Lieutenant
Bache has attacked the Apache camp in the
Pima Mountains, Arizona, killing twenty-five
warriors aud capturing about fifty women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
ALEXANDRIA, April 6, 1874.

". & 0. RAILROAD. We think there can
be no doubt that this road is destined to be one
of the most important and useful roads in the
State, and when flushed will be the means of
building up Alexandria more than auy other,
provided no siren song u!ls the old town into
a state Of somnolence aud ancied security,
when she may wake up to fud the fruits Of
long years of di!igent toll aud labor adhered in
BY ueighboring CITY.
For MIR. Mckenzie's untiripg and ceasclcss
efforts in the prosecution Of this great cutter.
prise, 10 overcoming difficulties, such as DO
other person, similarly situated could have
done, from its beginning up to the present mo-
ment, he has laid the people Of Alexandria,
aud all along the line, under u weight of obli-
cation such as no place in their gift, and no
honor, however high, would be equal to his
merits -FdiJut NetrS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
ltOMMUNICATED,

l|pMMUNlCAIED.
Sioce the close Of the var, Virginia. under
Conservative gu;dan:e in all her relations to
the Federal government, has acted with calm.
ness, wisdom and courage. and is, to-day, reap
Ing the fruits, in its quiet and orderly govern
ment, its exemption from ouerou> taxation and
the commencing thrift Of its citizens. Whilst
she has accepted every law Of Congress and
every order Of the Executive as established
facts, and coutorwed her own legislation there
to, still, against all legislation tending to con-
solldation all class legislation and wastciul cx-
travagance, she has made her voice heard when
it was right to speak, and it is to be hoped she
ever will
But We are stirred up by rumors of new
dlvlslon-a new party "a Grant party in Ma
| tonal Legislation aud Conservative in State
| Legislation; 10th these at one.aDd the same time.
Is that possible Can Gram p,rty he other
than the Republican party? l. not the Pre<i-
dent 10 full accord with his Own party? Fit is
said he Is not, where are the proofs? Proofs
| on SO important point must be adduced.
As the case now stands good aud solid rc;s-
sons must be given, if it is asked of Elrsinians
| w ouo'alu VIC ltCphUilCiu PAL llldl
has SCRUBBED at nOlhiug to graSpc aud hold
power; party that has almost crushed all vi
tality from the South, and has not completely
crushed it out because ii could not make it die
What are offcred? That we will gain the turor
ant approOatton Of the President; but that is
not tangible, save to the few who may thereby
attain Federal Offices. Ii is suggested that the
Federal governmcI, may pay our State dcbi.
II We eau establish legal claim to compenSa-
ton from the Federal government, upon the
grounds stated in the Governors messag', 50
far, Well aud good; bnt if wc are to assume any
pacuniary obligations to the Federal govern
mcnt, either as borrowers OF money or borrow
ers of credit, | say, God forbid. Let Us not
give the Federal government the plea of pro-
tecting their rights as Il creditor, whist they
dictate to our l. gisia;ure how to tax The pco-
pIe-at will to pull d4wn and to raise up-to
pull down the one class and to raise up the
other. as it suits purposes OF party.
| Other things vague underlined aud misty are
made to float before our eyes, but if We are
asked to .eavc the established landmarks, wc
should BE- able to see clearly, aud know that
what We follow, is reasonable aud right and
conducive TO solid prosperity. FAruCIER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
ICOMMt'N!

Agrarian generally used 10 the sense, ''reo-
pie against capital" but "norc correctly use!
when applied to any aggressive measure.
Ncbuhrs aud Aruol:'S Explanation OF the
true nature aud character Of the agrarian laws
Of Rome" may apply it to the ',Common,
against the arl,,ocracy'' as to the distribution
Of public lands, &c. The uelchaul who con,
tended in the "AIcxandrra Gaz:ttc' lately that
any additional tax 90 liquors would be agra
rian," used the word to mean IAN aggressive
ueasnre," and in reply to the Cupcpcr %.
servers criticism as to the application OF the
word would say that his heno} Is level and never
found where h, heels ought ~ be.
MERCHANT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

Dispatches from Memphis and New Orleans
give additional particulars of the crevasses in
the Mississippi levees some of which are one
hundred yards wide and the water pouring
through. An attempt was made yesterday to
repair the levee at Hushpuckany, but it was
impossible to check the volume of water. This
levee is one of the largest on the river. Some
twelve plantations are already threatened, and
it is feared that immense damage will be done
in Sunfower, Talahatchie and Yazoo bottoms.
Eleven other crevasses are reported, four of
which are said to be serious breaks, being one
hundred feet wide and very deep. The water
in the river has risen one inch in twenty -four
hours, and it is reported as running over the
levees at many points below New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
Bear in Mind

that whether the weather be fair or foul
pleasant or unpleasant, the great sale of Dry
Goods at the auction ro0ms Of Green Il VIII
Hams. corner of Tenth and ID streets, Washing
ton, will be Continued, commencing at 10 clock
a. III. All the bargains have not yet been sold
by any means. Many Of the goods yet remain
ing comprise some Of the most beautiful pat
terms Of the large aud varied assortment OF
Silk, Satins, Poplins, sbawls, &c. Elegant
specimens of Comforts and Rugs are also yet
10 be sold Just drop in and see for yourselves.
The ladies' especially will tiud many choice ar; =
cIes worthy OF their attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

More curious testimony was given before the
Ways and Means Committee yesterday 10 re-
gard to the Sanborn contracts 1t came out 10
the examination of the Chief IF the Special
Agents of the Treasury Department that two
persoos, who were 10 the employ OF the De-
partment and had their expenses paid by IT,
we're really in the employ Of Sanborn-one Of
them in Eurone and one in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
SHOCKING CASE The Washington Chron


icle OF this morning says:
"Yester lay afternoon about l:3O o'clock, q
colored boy named George Gray son, about sew
enteen years Of age made Nh infamous attempt
to outrage a six year. old dsug .er of Jsines
Hahn, the we'll known auctioneer OF Walls 6a,
Ear The william ehticed tue girl into secluded
spot in the Smithsonian grounds ~ promising
to give her baby carriage and doll, where he
made various proposals to no avail, and was
about to carry Gu. his heno9s desgns BY using
psssers-by. who mad heard the chid's screams,
and fastened to the scene; Meanwhile, the
father becoming anxious and suspicious at his
child's ab ence, stated the case to Officer Aaho
new, and they together proceeded in search of
her. her. At the corner of Tenth street and Louis
lana avenue they SAW the colorcd boy and the
frix :ened child coming out Of the grounds.
GraysOn, upon seeing the officer, endeavored to
escape The officer started in pursuit, and over
hauled him before he had gone far, and took
him to the Central Guard House, where he is
held for q hearing before Judge Smell this morn
ing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

A dispatch from Lebanon gives additional
particulars of the killing of J. r. Breckenridge,
9 student at law school there and son of the
t, DR.. r. j. Breckenridge, by j. L. Anderson,
son of DR.. j. NJ. Anderson, mayor of Lebanon.
Breckenridge and some companions had been
drinking during the day, and a seemingly play.
full dispute arose between Breckenridge and
Anderson, about the possession Of an umbrella
belonging to Breckenridge This was finally
quoted, and Breckenridge asked the party to
drink. While they were leaning over the bar
Anderson suddenly drew Derringer, and
placing it at Breckluridges head, fired, the
ball penetrating the brain. Anderson fed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

In Cumberland on Thursday the boatmen
again prevented the loading of the boats Of
the Borden Company, which are carrying coal
at $l.25 ton. The Sheriff appeared and pre-
vented any disturbance and during the after
noon all was quiet though loading of boats was
not resumed, but it was reported that the leaders
of the crusading party had asserted that they
would not hereafter interfere with the loading,
but that all boats loaded at Sl.25 per ton
would have to remain on the river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

There is some talk of an effort to TX an early
day for the close of he Congressional session.
Leading members believe that 1t will be pos
siblc to adjourn as soon as The middle OF May
IN case the currency question is definitely set
tied before the end of next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

Mr. Joseph B. Flcklen, died at his residence
in Stafford county, on Thursday morning last.
When he retired on Wednesday night he was
iu his usual health, and felt no ueasiuess until
about half an hour before his death. Mr.
Fickiu was in the 10th year of his age, and
for many years was consistent member OF the
Episcopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

The "woman's community within the limits
of the town Of Woburn, twelve miles from
Boston, was begun last month, by the ralslug
of the frame of the first building. All the land
is 20 be owned by women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

A sad and fatal accident, the result of ex-
haustion from the playful exercise of jumping
rope" occurred yesterday in South Washing
ton, the victim being girl nine years of age,
named Mary A. Shughruc. She had, with
some companions, been iudulging 10 the sport
above named, and, 10 her ambition to excel
the rest, tell to the sidewalk, congestion of the
brain setting TO-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

According to the Baltimore Sun, the data
Obtained in that city regarding the ice-cror
does not bear out the idea of scarcity justify
ing any considerable increase in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections will, 10 all probability, report in
favor Of the abolition Of the Electoral College
in the election of President aud Vice Presl-
1art
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

The post office at Rxeyviile Culpeper coun
ty, has been re established aud Richard Levi;
appointed postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

The master mechanics of New York con-
nected with house building have unanimously
determined not % submit to the enforcement
Of the eight hour law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

SORE EYES. The Manassas Gazette says
\ large number of persons in this community
have been suffering with sore eyes, and almost
every other person you meet, Is adorned with a
pair Of green goggles across the bridge of their
uOSe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
COMPENSATED
NVMNU y
Tax Oh Bonds.

There shall he paid upon the indebtedness
Of any such company (ra lroai Or caual) III u"u
OF the property tax thereon, out Ut all interest
due aud payable upon ,uch Indebtedness after
the passage OF this act. a tax qnivalent to Il y
cents upnu the $lUO Of the market value of he
bonds upon which such interest shall accrue
the market value of such bonds to be a>ccr-
tanned as Of the first dav of May in each year.
Every such company shall retain and collect
for the State the tax hereby required to be
paid our of interest upon its Indebtedness aS
well as u bonds held or owed by uon-resdens
of this State "a to bonds he'd ur owned by r:sl-
dents OF this State; and. de,!ucting said tax
from such interest. shall pay the same into the
treasury, to the credit of the Auditor Of Public
Accounts, within thirty days after such inter
est shall have brcome due or payable.
Attention is called to tie above provision Of
the laws Of Virginia. |, has ben discovered
that the practice prevails to Il considerable cx-
tent Of Sendlug bonds or coupons, owned by
residents of the State, to points beyond the
State, to be returned by the non resident here
for payment, thus avoiding the tax imposed by
the State under recent decision Of the u. 5
Supreme Court. Is this hoDcs? especially
when We bear 10 ullud that the tax thus rvadc;i
cauuut be levied in any other way QCERo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

ln the debate on the Queens speech ID the
British House of Commons Mr.. Dsraell, as
head of Che Government, announced that
commission had been appointed by Her MaJes-
~ 10 consider the whole labor question and the
relations between master aud servant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

Mr.. Nehemiah Gibson is building at Eas
Boston vessel of novel construction, II being
10 fact, ship without frame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

u S. Marshal &. p. Ramsdell has appoint
ed |. &. Neal, Of Alexandria, deputy mar
shall for the eastern district Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
FROM RICHMOND.

1tiIiMoND, april III. line Senate, today
passed the bills to exempt the property Of the
husband or wife firm The aute-uuptial debts of
the other; providing FIR the reasscsment of be
!auds OF the State; establishing State Board of
Health; aud to exieEd the time for the collec-
ton of taxes; and adopted resolution instruct
Ing the huauct committee to inquire into the
liability Of the general government for the
State debt.
A number Of bills were reported from com-
mittees.
La the House OF Delegates the bills to pre-
Veut non residents from fishing in the waters of
the State and for the relief of township c,llec-
tors were ordered to be eogrossed.
The committee on tuance reported in favor
OF the rejection of petition of citizens of
Cumberland to tax dogs and protect sheep.
The report OF the commissioners on the Mary
land and Virginia boundary ue was ordered
10 be printed
Adverse reports We're made upon the bills
max lug an additional appropriation to the Cen
trai Lunatic Asylum; aooshing all acts au-
thorlzlng chaIu gangs; ameudug the code 10
relation to fences; and to prohibit keepers OF
drinking aud gambling saloons from allowing
mlncrs to become Intoxicated or gamble
therein.
The Tax bill was further considered.
There WAS scene 10 the House of Delegates
last night--partlcu!ars sent by telegraph--iu
which Syphax, OF Alexandria county, figured,
aud was required to apologize. to the House for
au unwarrautabIe a>persiJn cast at Judge
| Cockcrllle.
During the consideration OF the bill to amend
the law Tor the prot, c:lon OF game, Judge
| C"ckcrllIe said his county was greatly in need
OF protection for game, as it was deprecated
! upon b. persons FROM Washington, Georgetown
and Alexandria.
Syphax. 10 the cnurse of remarks upon the
bill, said Fairfax was too poor to afford 8
pheasant or a fat partridge, or even a cnmpe
tent representative on this floor. Here The
! Speaker raped him to order
| Dr. Griffith offered the following resolution
Rcso'rci, That }. b. Syphax, the member
from Alrxand RIA county, be. and is hereby ex'
PEELED from his seat iu this House
Mr. Round tfcred the following as sub
sutute: That }. s. Syphax be cenSurcd by
the House TOR an improper attack on the
delegate IRON Fairfax, contrary to the rules Of
the House and the Courtesy due from Que
mcnbcr to auohcr on the floor of the House
Onmoton Of Mr.. Coghll the substitute wa:
aule ,ded 50 As to read that j. B. Syphax hay
ing iagranty violated the rules Of the House
ard persisted therein after the admon'ton Of
tic Speaker, is liable to the censure OF the
House FIR such couduc aud is required 10 apo
! ogiZ".
Syphax accordingly apoogzed to tn House
In the Court Of Appeals, to day, in The case
Of the Farmers Bauk IS Gunncil's adm'x; d
rule was awarded requiring The plaintiff in
error 10 give Il new bond aud return il certificate
Of the iac with the names OF the surctlcS By
The % ins;ait. Or ln default that the cast
stand dismissed as an act Of this day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
Congress

In the Senate yesterday, Mr. Sherman, in
presenting a petition asking the imposition OF a
specific duty Oh tin plates, said nothing could be
done until tariff bill was before the committee.
The committee on the District Of Columbia re-
ported. With amendments, the bill supplement
tnry to the act TO authorZ. the Washington
City aud Point Look VI railroad to extend It's
road into the District. The House bill exempt
Ing cauaI boats from the payment OF customs
aud ether fees was passed. The bill to provide
for the incorporation and the regulation Of rail.
road companies III the Territories Was taken up
amended, and discussed. Pending debate, the
Senate adj urued ill Monday.
In the House of Representatives Mr.. Butler
withdrew his motion to reconsider the vote Oh
postponng the currency bill, and did so for the
purpose of EXPLAINING to the House his purpose,
which was to pass the Senate huance bill La col
loquial debate with several members Mr.. Butler
said he did not think the executive would veto
a bill 10 give relief 10 the people while the Sen
ate and the House were rcrfccling other meas
urcs for that purpose This aliuson to the
possible action Of the Executive brought uun-
Der Of members to their feet, who considered
the remarks unparliancutary. The speak +
told MIR. Butler his remarks were entirely ont
of order Mr.. Butler subs, quently apologize d
TO the House The motioo to reconsider w.s
lost, and the currency bill was then again be-
fore the House Several amendments were
proposed aud severally rejected, and the seven h
and eighth sections OF the bill We're stricken
out. Mr.. kcIley's amendment in relation to
convertible bonds was then adopted, yeas 100;
nays 49, This was followed by season Of
parliamentary fllibuslcriug, which continued
uutil the adjournment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

To Tie editor u Wc I7ecNNt7rln ENzcffe:
Iu the Gaz.ttc Of yesterday, (Aprl 9th.)
there is an account Of the meeting Of the Nir
GINA Bible Society, in this city, in which Ut
tcrances are attributed to ne witch | never
made. So far from saying that could not
take part with the editor OF the Southern
Churchmaa" 10 the matter in dispute, en-
deavorcd to sustain his course from first TO last.
And | heartily approve" of nothing on the
other side, save the oIjrcts Of the society, If
properly carried out Your paper is. OF Course,
III no way responsible for the nlS,talcu'cn',,
as you took them from the Richmond papers,
bur, as a matter Of fairness, beg of you to ad-
NIT this Correction. HENRY WALL.
Richmond, April lOth. 1874.
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COMM E.is(IAL.

| ALEXANDRIA MARKET Apri! ll.-Ll9ht re-
ccipls Of Wheat have caused an advance "' l"2c
| in quotations for choice lots sale. today OF
white ut ! - Tor prime, and red ut l1o Tor good'
and S) for choice. Corn Is in | nitcd receipt,
and prices arc lc better; offerings 3,S bushels
with sales of mixed nj e and -. and yellow ut
II. Rye i. quirt nj 80 Oat: nrc unchanged;
offerings light with sales nj 81.
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET April ll.-1ho
receipts of fresh Fish ut til. Fi-hwharf since
Yesterdays report have tocn 900 ShaI, which
sold ut from IA to ST s. per hundred; $500
Hcrrngs, which brought from - to 20 ~ per
thousand, and 100 buncnes of Rock and Perch,
which sold ut from Is TO -; Il bunch. Tho
largest cargo received here this season arrived
Yesterday. 1t came from Frers.one Point, con-
tanned 1000 Shad, $4,000 Herring and large lot
of Rock, and sold Tor SjSi he proceeds OF the
d ly's W rk ut thnt s:Iore amounted To S3G).
PORT Of ALIEN AN Dl.lA, APRIL ii, 1871
.Us RosE....... 5 81 MOON Rs Es..... : 81
sun SETS .......... 81
ARRIVED.
Steamer Charlotte Wand rb It, Baltimore, to
Steam Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to u
Red
PASSED UP.
c;chr Charles + Elmer. loaded.
SAILED.
Steamer George II Stout, Philndepn'a' oy
A Reed. ,a
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, BY + A Reed,
NOTICE-CERTlFlCATE NJ. for FRY, Ten
~ shares OF The capital stock OF the tlt'>l
NATIONAL BANK Of Alexandria, VA NAV
ing been lost or mislail, notice Is hereby give"
that application will be made to the SAID D""N
for the reissue of 4 new Ger ate. ,r,N
xn 1l-w4w ANDREW Jameson.
ii hv 1mh Sl CHAS 5. TAYLOR, Jr.
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IL Ell J.

On the llth instant, in the 9th year of his age,
PETER g. HENDERSON. Gss- His funeral
viii! take place on Monday, the 18th instant, Il;
D. m, from his late residence, 1Ol Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

THE CROPS. The Piedmont Virginian says:
The crops in this vicincty have very healthy
look and seem to be growing finely. The oats
are coming up aud seem TO be doing we'll.
Coru planting is just beginning hereabouts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11

Two of the witnesses of Arthur Orion
Jean Luie and Captain Brown have been
convicted OF perjury III England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
ALEXANDRIA, V A
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1874.
reference to Virginia !:

AGRlcULTURAL-From the last report OF
the Department OF Agriculture we take the toll
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, APRIL Ii, 1871.
.Us RusE... 81 MOON Rs Es..... 80. d