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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
The Caroline Claim.

New YORK, May 25.~-The following is an
extract from a telegram received on Saturday
by his sons from Watson Webb who is 10 Eu.
rope: ''Let any friend of Secretary Seward
or of mine in Congress demand that all cores
pondence in relation to the Caroline affair, be
sent TO the House. It will officially demon
strate what follows. The claimant in the Caro-
line case, proposed that certain Brazlliaus
should collect the claim and receive all over
$4,000. To 1866 I submitted the proposition
to Secretary Seward for his approval. In 1867
the claim was paid after standing years. sent
$25, 900 to Seward together with the claimants
original authority to pay the balance to his
agents which l did Secretary Seward form
ally approved, saying You have shown much
energy and sagacty 10 the adjustment of this
claim" Five years afterward Secretary Fish
AID Attorney Gen. Alderman decided that Bra
iii was not liable, that Polk, Buchanan, Marcy,
Cass and Seward were all wrong, and l was
called upon to refund the money paid to the
claimants agents. will be home as soon as
my health will permit. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, May IS, 1874.
To the Senate, to-day, after the reception OF
memorials, the Deficiency Appropriation bill
was taken up
During the tendency of this bill Mr.. Conk-
ling reported the revised statistics otthe United
States, and on his motion the reading was dis
pensed with, as it alone would occupy about
six weeks.
The House of Representatives was occupied
with the usual call for bills and joint resolutions
during the morning hour.
Mr.. Hereford introduced resolution Tor the
re sale of the government property at Harper
Ferry. Referred.
The ST. Paul Railroad bill was then taken up.
DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.
The committee of Investigation into district
affairs, this morning, examined the Assistant
Commissioner OF Public Buildings in 1867 re-
lative to government expenditures on avenues,
and Col. Same and Mr.. Blickensdcrfer relative
to differences Of measurements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
Editorial ExcursiOnfsts

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 26..Ihe New
York editors have had ovation after oyati o.,
all through Alabama and are delighted with ut
the State and people. The greatest OF the
series was given them here. They leave at u 4,
Selma, Rome aud Dalton roads for Atlanta SO
as to take in the iron fields and furnaces gu
that route. They leave Atlanta Tuesday even
ing via the Great kenuesaw route for Chatta-
nooga and thence to Lynchburg and Washing,
too. Ten or twelve Alabama editors attend
them by Invitation of B. W. Wrenn, agent OF
the Kennesaw route to New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
From New York.

New YORK, May 25.-But one line of stages
are running on Broadway to-day, the drivers
Of the others having struck tor three dollars
per day.
Thomas O'Connell was fatally shot Saturday
night by John Smarraigb, in the latter saloon.
Smarraigh was arrested.
An investigation, conducted 10 secret, BY a
committee of the Board Of Education OF Brook
lyn, on the subject Of mixed classes, has re-
Yealed, it is stated, some startling facts which
fully justify the wisdom of conducting the in
vestigation in private. What has been de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
Work Suspended.

BosroN, May 25.--The sai-masters and rig
gers of the Charlestown navy yard were SUI:
pended from work Saturday afternoon until
June lst, and notice has been given the me-
chanics of the equipment department that they
will be suspended from Tuesday next until
Monday. The cause of the suspension is that
the appropriations for naval purposes are short.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

SERIOUS RESULT correspondence Mont
gomery county, informs us that serious acct
dent occurred there Friday evening, the parti-
cuIars of which are thus stated: Mr.. Thomas
Wilson, formerly proprietor Of the White Sui
pbur Springs, and now merchant at the place
above named, loaded cigar with what he
thought small charge of powder, and handed
it to Mr.. S. 2. Carr, with instructions to give
it to an idiot negro, with the view of having
some fun at his expense. Mr.. }. Q. Long
paytully snatched the cigar from Mr.. Carr,
and lighted it, when it instantly exploded, tear.
lug out three Of his teeth, terribly mutilating
his mouth, and putting out the right eye. Of
Mr. Carr, who was standing in front Of him.
This unexpected inale of what was designed as
u harmless Joke has won for the victims the
sympathies of the entire community, and all is
being done that can be for their comfort. Mr.:
Long was formerly citizen of Lyme burg, aud
Mr. Carr is from Alexandria. Both are gen.
tlemen of the highest responsibility. Lynch
Lur0 NeaUe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
The Markets.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Stocks strong Money
9 Gold 12s Flour dull and dropping. Wheat
dull and nominally lower. Corn quiet and
steady.
BALTIMORE, May 25-virgnia Sizes old, 81;
Virginias, consolidated, So West ViIgnlsssi Ii:
quiet; Howard street and Western Supertne
4 5OaS5 so; do. Extra 6 So IS; do Family Ia
SIS Is; City Mills Superfne 50aS5 so; do. Ex-
ira 50aSS 81; do. Family 8 25lSl0 Is. Wheat
dull and heavy white choice lo0; fair to prime
do lG0Al75; choice amber l72al75; good to
prime red 1654l70; common to fair do. l5Oal6O;
Pennsylvania red l59a1Gl Ohio and Indiana do.
l45al50; Western Spring 140 las. Corn easier /;
white Southern 9Ql92; yellow Southern 84t !;
mixed Western, new, S34aS4; old S4aS4s. Oats
dull and slow; Southern 10; Western mixed ga
g. white 64a66 Rye quiet and firm at Ill.,
Hay unchanged. Provisions quiet. Cotlee un
changed.
POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since Sat
urday
Eddie Gallagher, for disorderly conduct at
the intersection of Royal aud Queen streets,
was fined and discharged.
Nelson Blunt, colored, for disorderly con-
duct in the market square, was discharged with
rcprimand.
A stranger from Washington, for throwing
stones and dsorderly conduct at the lower end
of King street, was fined and discharged.
Armistead Webb and Patrick Cartwright,
colored for fighting aud disordery conduct 10
petersburg" were fined and discharged.
George Swansbury, for disorderIy conduct
and fighting on north Patrick street, was fined
and discharged.
Maria Woodbcck, for vagrancy, was sent to
the work house for 30 days.
Two dodgers only were accommodated at tie
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
West Point Cadets.

PoUGHKEEps1E, N. Y, May 25.-The ex-
animation of applicants for admission to West
Point Academy commences at that post to-day
Out of 10 reg istered applicants only 81 have
arrived, but every train brings others and all
are expected by noon tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

CRUSHED TO DEATH On Tuesday morning
four year old son of Mr.. Grim who re-
sides on Munson's Hill, about six miles from
this city. was killed while hunting for eggs in
barn. The little fellow climbed on top OF
cupboard in search OF a nest, when the wcighty
receptacle fell and crushed him to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
Shifts AGAINST Railroad.

MILWAUKEE, May 25.-Two criminal suits
were commenced in Dane county Saturday
against the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Co., and against the Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railroad Co., for collecting fares 10 excess OF
the rates allowed by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
died.

LANCASTER, Pa, May 25.-Julns L: Sher
man, a member Of the Legislature, shot By
Wittmer, Saturday, died this morning at hi:
residence at Washington, Lancaster 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
limited States Marshal Shot.

NASHVILLE, May 25.-Deputy U. s: Mar
shall, w. d. HiIdreth, was shot near Hilsboro ,
Coffee county, on Friday by man named
Saunders,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

WASHINGTON, May "a, II a. N.
For the Middle States generally cloudy wealth
or, and rain, clearing in Virginia and Maryland
southeast to southwest winds, slight rise OF
temperature, and falling, followed by rising
barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

APPOINTMENT. The City Council having
failed to fill the vacancy in the School Board
caused by the removal Of VIM. F. Carne, esq.,,
from the lst Ward, for sixty days, the Board
of Education as provided by law, has appoint
ed Edmund E. Wilmer, esq.,, a trustee of Pub
lie Schools from that Ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

DR. NORTON The Richmond Wing says
Rev. George H. Norton, D. D., who has
been selected as the successor of the late DIR.
Sparrow as a professor at the Episcopal Theo.
logical Seminary Of Virginia, is gentleman OF
very decided ability, aud is peculiarly we'll suit
ed for the position. The selection was most
fortunate one +"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

MASONIC FESTIVAL. festival for the
benefit of Alexandria Washington Lodge, to
be held in the Lodge room, Market Building,
will commence tomorrow evening. The ladies'
who have it's management in charge, assisted
by the committee of the Lodge are making all
the necessary arrangements and it is confident
ly expected the festival will be an entire sue
cess. Those wishing to make contributions,
can send them at any time during the day to
Mrs Wood, Mrs. Washington, MRS. French
Mrs. Hudson, or to any member OF the comml-
tee, at the Lodge room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
Mills Burned.

CINCINNATI, May 25.-The Lima baggine
mills at Lima were burned Saturday. Loss
500, 900 insured for $40, 800 including $1,000
ia the National of Philadel phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
StnbbiIlg.

BosToN, May 25.-Kit Robinson, colored,
fatally stabbed Annie NJ. Tallemero, colored
girl, aged II, at house in Southland place last
evening. Robinson was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
Whil.MOnday.

LONDON, May 25.--To-day being Whit-Mon-
day the Bank Of England and Stock Excange
are closed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
HOLIDAY.

PHILADELPHIA, May Ex-Governor Hart
rantt has signed the bill making decoration day
legal holiday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
School EXCURSION. The cadets of St.

SCHOOL EXCURSION. The cadets of ST.
Johns Academy have chartered the canal boat
Trunnell, an old fashioned grain boat with a
deck over her entire length, and will start next
Monday morning on trip up the canal return
ing on the following Saturday. They will visit
the Great Falls of the Potomac, the Point OF
Rocks, Harper's Ferry, Shepherdstown, Ante
tam and other places of interest, and expect to
have good time generally. They have ar
ranged matters much more comfortably than
they had them last year, and will doubtless
enjoy themselves even more than they did
then
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

MAIL RoBBER,-Oo Saturday afternoon
Captain John Frey, special agent of the Post
Office Department, arrested iu this CITY, Ed
ward Taylor, on the charge Of robbing the
mails. Taylor is the postal clerk between
Washington and Lynchburg, and during the
past Two years a number of valuable letters
have been missing on this route. The spcifc
charge was stealing letter containing num,,
Der Of coupons belonging to certain railroad
bonds mailed at Huntsville, Ala, and address
ed to the University OF Virginia. Also, four
letters addressed to Joseph Vic, seed mer-
chant, Rochester, N. Y. Taylor was taken
before U. s. Commissioner Whittlesey, waived
an examination, aud was sent to jail 10 default
ofs500O bail Taylor is the son Of E. L. Tay-
Tor of Mitchel's station. Culpeper county, who
turned radical few years ago and shortly at.
terwatds was appointed to the position he
ayalled himself of to rob the mails. Mr.. Nc
Aenzie, when Representative in Congress from
this district, made an Intellectual effort to have
Taylor removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
XANDRTA GAZET7TE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

veloped will make necessary the examination
of every school teacher in the city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

CoNcERT.-It is presumed there are few IN
this community who will not gladly avail them
selves of the luxury promised in the Grand
Classical Coucert' under the direction Of Macs.
tro Antonio BariIi, to take place on the 9th of
May. 1t is deemed ouly necessary to mention
portion Of the programme to convince the
public how rare treat there is 10 store for
them: Spanish Quartette." by Mrs. Camp,
Mrs. Neagle, Messrs. Head and Withrow;'
"Eventide," by Mrs. Neagle;, Mira la blanca
luna, by Mrs Camp and Mr. Withrow; Ruby,
by Miss Oracle Newton; The grave on the
heath" by MIR. Gephart; Longing" by Miss
Oracle Newton; "Bolero Di Bravoura, by
Mrs. Maggie; "Salve Regina, " by Mr.. Withrow,
aud others too numerous to mention. The
artists who will sing on Wednesday evening
present an ensemble Of excellence rarely met
with. and will exact the admiration of all true
lovers of music. 1t is hoped, as the talent has
been so kindly given for this occasion, that an
unmstakabie welcome may be accorded the
performers. aud that house full to overflow
ing may testify the high appreciation enter
tanned of this gifted company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25

RICHMOND Va, May 25-The celebration
OF Queen Victoria's birth day by the British
settlers in Virginia was inaugurated last even
ing by special religious services at the Monu-
mental Episcopal Church, which was densey
packed with representatives of all the churches
in the city, the pews 10 the main aisle being
occupied by ladies and gentlemen of British
birth or descent Rev. Henry Wall, D. D.,
rector of ST. Johns Episcopal Church, deliver
ed an eloquent feeling aud appropriate dis
course from the text, Love the brotherhood.
Fear God. Honor the King" ln addition to
the usual prayer for the President of the US,
Rev. Dr.. WOODBRIDGE, rector of the MouumeD-
tai Church, offered prayer for the Queen and
Royal Family, while the concluding Eymn was
sung to the air, God save the Queen" the
whole CONGREGATION joining 10.
At an early hour this morning the Rich.
mond Howitzer battalion honored the Queens
birthday with royal salute of twenty one guns,
fired 10 the capita park
At o'clock the following cable telegram was
dispatched;
''R1cHMoND VA, May 25 1874
To Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, Eng land,
Greeting:
mond. Royal salute just fired. Many happy
returns of your birth day.
"FEED'K. 4. SCOTT, President"
At noon large meeting of settlers was held
in the hall of the House of Delegates to organ
ize on a permanent basis, British Association
of Virginia for the promotion OF social inter-
course and encouragement aud advancement Of
Britops intending to make Virginia their
homes Capt T. P Jackson was selected to
preside and made the opening address.
A business committee was appointed, after
which j. A. H. ST. Andrews esq, of Chase
City, Va, delivered capital address, giving a
tory, progress, difficulties and causes of success
and failure, and making strong appeal to the
settlers TO unite in forming a society to work for
Virginia and promote social reunion. He OK
pressed the hope that loyalty to Queen Victoria
the noblest trait in the British character, would
unite all classes of British settlers, and that Vic
toria would be honored in the lives of her for
NOR subjects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
BARGAINS

OUR WHITE DRESS GOODS THIS SEA-
" SON ARE GIVING PERFECT Salts
TION-We call attention now to q lot of Swiss
Muslin, two yards WIDE for dresses; Pure
White Linen Lawn for dresses; White Linen
Cambria for dresses; White India and French
Lawn for dresses, and Bishop and Victoria
Lawns for dresses. Ladies should always exam
inc our stock before maj ing their purchases
4. L. WOOD,
nv 25 No. 62 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-25
The Queens Birth Day.

RICHMOND, May 25.-At an early hour yes
terday evening large crowds assembled upon
the streets leading to the Monumental Church,
awaiting the opening of the doors OF the church
where special services we're performed 10 ac-
cordance with the English custom, in respect
to the wishes of the English settlers who, to-
day, are celebrating the anniversary Of the
birth day of Her Majesty QUEEN VICTORIA.
The sermon on the occasion was preached by
Rev. Dr. Henry Wall, of St. Johns Church,
who took his tex. from part of the 18th verse
of the I'd Chapter Of LIST Peter: Love the
Brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the King.
The sermon was an able one, and was most at
tentively listened to by the large congregation.
Due solemnity attended all the services. The
music by the choir, under the leadership Of
Prof L. P. Wheat, was beautiful and appro-
pirate, and the anthems from the 5lst to the
56th verses, inclusive, of the 18th Chapter Of
the lst Corinthians, was superbly rendered.
a Royal salute of twentyoDe guns was fired
this morning in the capitol square by the Rich
mond Howtzers
The following dispatch, signed by Fred. r.
Scott, President of the British Settlers Asso-
citation and others, will be sent by cable to-day:
ITO Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, England,
Greeting:
The British settlers assembled at banquet,
10 Richmond to-day. Royal salute just been
fired. Many happy returns of your birth day. "
The Association are now assembled in the
Hall of the House of Delegates where an ad
dress is being delivered by j. A. H., St. An
drew, of Farmvie. There is large crowd
present
The grand banquet will take place this even
ing at o'clock and the ladies reception and
the ball will come off at the Exchange Hotel
at 9 O clock to- night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-19

victim, pitiaDle and abject, of these time
and thought leeches. They suppose that
because a professor is much in his study.
or minister spends hour after hour
among his books and papers, that he is.
forsooth, legitimate prey; that his time
amounts to but little, and that there is no
harm in boring him for an hour or two or
three
Now, in the name of common law and
decency, we protest; IN the name Of the
scores of hours that have gone into eter
nifty undevelOped, we protest; in the name
of our thoughts lost, of our indignation
excited, of our opportunities missed. we
protest; and if protesting won't do anv
good, we propose to lock the door here
after; that is, provided we can get our
visitors on the outside.
In my opinion there ought to he an in
sane asylum for idlers They are para
sites, living by destroying the life of
others. They cannot be persuaded of
their own condition. Hints slide off them
like bullets off an irOn-clad or water off a
ducks back; threats are considered SIM
ply as earnest remarks; nothing but the
toe Of your boot can convince them of the
estimation in which you do hold them ::
and if you should undertake to kick them
out they couldn't really appreciate what
you mean by it. They would suppose
you were only in fun. There ought to be
a commission of intelligent professional
men to decide upon the mental condition
of bOres, and to estimate the exact amount
of trouble they would give to the world,
and then they should be punished ac-
cordingly.
know one man who ought to be i'm
prlsOned at hard labor until the end of
his natural life, and then he ought to be
hanged. He Injuries me about twenty
dollars a week. He is terribly good
natured; hopes I am not busy; says I
look just as though | wanted some one TO
talk with; has just dropped in for few
minutes; was just waiting to see some
men, and thought he might as well step
n and see me, and so on, Gd alduseGna. He
stays 0d Spt571GtaIn. There is no end to
him. / wish there had been no beginning
too. He is a longer bore than the Hoosac
Tunnel. When he knows I am very busy,
and when take especial pains to allude
to this article that [ am finishing and
that subject am working up, he takes
especial pains not to hurry away And
he never says anything although he is
always talking. When he has gone, |
feel just as | suppose a hen does that has
been persistently picking at heap of
meal only to find her crop filed with
sawdust. He is the terror of my life; for
l can't keep him out of my study, and
can't do anything while he is in.
VIII not somebody tell a poor imposed
upon fellow what to do? Quick for here
he comes now, | know his step-his hand
is on the latch. There! [ am in for three
hours more of inanity. I ought to be
canonized after my decease for being
forced to submit to such an eternal bore.
tx. ". H." IN Hearth and Home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-19
A Plant Stand.

The lack of a desirable place to keep
plants often prevents the pleasure of rails
ing them. They must nave light and air
and sunshine, and it is not always cOnven-
lent to devote the brightest windows to
their occupancy. If kept on the lodges,
they are in danger of being chilled on a
frosty night, and it is a tax to be COM
PEELED to move the heavy pots every time
the thermometer drops. A flower stand
of some sort, that can be readily moved
from window to window, is, therefore, a
necessity. The old-fashioned wooden
ones are clumsy, heavy, and take up too
much room. The modern wire frames
are pretty and light; but one of moderate
size costs ten or twelve dollars, which is
a great deal to put in the stand when we
wish to put it il the flowers
We saw something the other day that
seemed to serve both economy and con-
venience. A box three feet long, foot
and a half wide across the bottom, and
eighteen inches deep, is made of common
pine. The sides flare outward, so that at
the top they measure six or eight inches
more from edge to edge than at the bot
tom. This box stands on four legs, with
casters, and under the bottom of the box
piece of wood, fancifully cut on the
edge Ga sort of pine valance), holds
the legs firmly and symmerically togeth-
er. The top of the box is nearly even
with the window-sill; and, when the
whole is constructed, it may either be
painted in COlors or stained ark brown
to match the furniture wood. The inside
of the box is better preserved from decay
if lined with zinc or tin; but it will last
one, possibly two, seasons without any
lining at all. Over the bottom is spread
a three-inch layer of bits of broken
flower pots, and on this is set a double
row of pots, or as many as will stand
evenly on the surface. Then a thick layer
of sand is poured over the broken pieces,
and the rest of the space filed up with
earth till it is even with the top of the
flower pots. In the bed thus formed bulbs
and slips are planted between the pots,
and vines are started at the corners. When
the latter are well under way, wires, on
which the vines twist, are fastened dag
onally from corner to corner, forming a
beautiful green arch over what seems to
be a bed taken bodily from the garden.
Sometimes tiny hanging basket or an
ivy growing in water is hung from where
the wires cross in the arch; but even
without it there is no appearance of bare
ness. A carpenter will make the box for
two dollars and half, and the rest, paint
ing and all, can readily be done at home
-Scr56ner'S Monthly.