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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The Baltimore American says: 1.-The Finance
bill which the committee of Republican Seua
tors have agreed upon, it is understood, will
pass the Senate by al overwhelming majority
aud without much debate, unless the Demo
Gratis break the silence 10 the House the fate
of the bill is more doubtful, but from the de-
sire to restore uoaomity in the party aud the
growing necessity that is felt for some definite
action upon the subject, the prospect for its
passage there is considered good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22
Irwin Refuses 10 Tell All He Knows.

WASHINGTON, Dec. p .-ln case Mr.. Irwin,
the recusant witness IN the Pacific Mail lnves-
LEGATION, is broug bit before the bar of the House
tomorrow, 10 accordance with the resolution
of the House, Gen. Butler will renew the ar
gument he made to-day, that the House has 20
power to punish for contempt, but that Mr..
Irwin must be turned over to the Criminal
Court of the District
When the Committee of Ways and Means
examined Mr. Irwin to-day, and be refused to
testify, he was Informed that he was discharg-
ed from custody on the charge Of contempt Tor
refusing to obey the subpoena of the COM
mittee, but he was requested to remain about
the capitol.
Mr.. Irwin is sick, and his physician says
that it will be dangerous to compel him to ap-
pear 10 the House to morrow. especially if
there is to be an excited discussion on the
right of the House to commit, such as occurred
to-day. There is authority for the statement
that while MIR. Irwin has decliued himself to
name the parties to whom he gave the money,
the committee has sufficient Information TO
know who to summon, aud will continue the
investigation, but they feel that it would be
Tad precedent to permit recusant witness to
refuse to testify, and heuce they decided upon
bis arrest and to enforce the rules upon bin.
Mr.. Irwin very emphatically told the COM
mittee that he neither employed, promised
nor agreed to pay, nor had any understanding
With any person that he should pay to any
member Of this or the Forty. second Congress,
or any person subject to the jurisdiction Of the
House of Representatives. He also stated 10
answer to question from the committee as to
what portion of the seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars be put into the hands Of other
persons to aid him in his work, that be paid
the whole amount that he received to the per
sons whom he employed. He declined to an
swer all questions identifying any particular
person with the job. The injunction of secresy
was removed from bis evidence, but beyond
the facts hitherto reported nothing of import
ance is divulged thereby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22
COMM EIse'f.AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Deer. 22.--Wheat is
active end frmer, and prices are la2c better ;
offerings Of l42o bushels red with sales at 10 for
ordinary, ard 10, 26 ~, rs and 1870 for prime
to choice. Corn is in very light receipt, and
prices are unchanged; offerings of 3l2 bushels,
with sses 3: 81 for mixed Offerings of IS bush
els Osts no sales repc7 ted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The Philadelphia Ledger has information
from one of the Philadelphia Investigators
that be has very good reason (which cannot
now be fully made pub!ic) for believing that
Charley Ross is still alive. 1t has been found
10 some way that Mosher aud Douglass, at the
time Of their death, were maturing plan for
haodiug over the child to bis friends and sim
uItaueously receiving the reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The jury 10 the case OF A. e. Goss, 90 trial
before the Z. S. District Court 10 Baltimore
for perjury, up to late hour last night bad
failed to agree. 1t is stated that if the
jury is discharged without rendering a verdict
the District Attorney will abandon the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

Yesterday afternoon King kalakaua and bis
visited the I. 5. Treasury ana
witnessed the operations there. He was re-
cciycd by the Secretary, aud it is SAID some
ovcrlures we're made in reference 10 PROJECT
Tor loan to the Sandwich Islands, TO be ST.
cured by lien upon certain harbors OF the
l>lauds. The king. it is expected. Will leave
for Norfolk on "Wednesday or Thursday, and
will there take a steamer for Boston, FROM
which port he will 20 TO New York and PhiIa,
dcIphia, aud thence home By way OF San Fran
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22
The Homicide at Fairfax c. FL.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette |
FAIRFAX c. H., Va, Dec. 2l.-Burr HaW-
kins was committed to the Jail of this county,
last week, under the charge Of larceny. being
the stealing pair Of oxen from Lee Howard
having been brought here from Washington
under requisition OF the Governor of Virginia
% Sunday morning the jailor, W. H. Pettett
with his son, went into the Jail to make some
addition to the bedding of this and other prls-
ouers. On leaving the Jail. room, and just as
the jailor was turning to bolt the door, Haw
kius struck him with stick of wood, calling at
the same time to the other prisoners to make
their escape. Young Pettett went to the as
sistaoce of his father, when be was knocked
down, as was his father. The jailor recovering
his feet seized the iron bar which fastened the
inner door. and striking Hawkins over the
head with it, telled him, and thus secured the
Jail. The blow struck by Pettett proved fatal
to Hawkins, producing fracture of the skull,
from which be died, yesterday, about o'clock
p. %.
Under an order of Judge Saugster, ent cred
in court this morning, Justice Ira Williams,
acting as coroner, held an Inquest over the
body of Hawkins who returned the following
verdict: Killed by W. H. Pettett 10 self de-
fence, or 'justi6able homicide. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

In the Seuate, yesterday, the Committee on
Courts of Justice were directed to inquire into
the expediency of reporting bill 10 accord
ance with the recommendation of the Auditor
and Treasurer, in which they propose to abol-
ish the assessment of personal property, and
to establish a relative valuation between per-
sonal and real property.
Bills we're passed amending the Code rela.
tive to Injunction bonds, aud for the sale of
certain church property a, Columbia Furnace,
in Shenandoah county.
The bill amending the Code in regard to
iuries 10 criminal cases was amended aud laid
90 the table.
The bill to amend the Code in regard to the
Limitation of appeals was after being amended
aud discussed, Indefinitely postponed
In the House of Delegates it was resolved
that it was inexpedient to legislate on the sub
ject Of requiring the Supreme Court of APP
peals to make new arrangement of their
docket so as to show the appeals from each
judicial district, etc.
A bill was presented for subdivdiDg the cir
cults Of the State; and resolution to amend
tie Code SO as to more etfectually protect the
interests of married women.
Bills were passed amending the act author
izing toll bridge across North river at Mount
Crawford, Rockingham county, and providing
for contested elections, and determining the
same, etc.
A number of bills we're ordered to be en-
crossed.
The House joint resolution proposing certain
amendments to the Constitution concerning its
legislative department was made special con-
tiuuing order for January 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

Daoiel Won Grooming, for many years Con-
sular Agent of the Italian Government at Rich
mond Va, died suddenly Sunday evening Of
apoplexy. He was uative of Bremen, and
had been a resident OF Richmond for over
thirty years, during which time be was q
prominent tobacco merchant, and made fire.
auept purchases of tobacco for the French Gov
ernmeUt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The Alta California says that raisins Of fine
quality have been largely produced from the
Muscat and Mission grapes, and in consequence
it thinks that raisins will soon become one Ct
the chief products of Southern California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The Philadelphia Commercial List has com
piled list Of torty-tour vessels, which in the
last year or two have been destroyed or dam
aged BY the spontaneous combustion OF btu
minous Goals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The Army and Navy Journal is troubled
about the recent circular in regard to naval
officers wearing gold lace down the seams OF
their trowsers when in full dress and trusts
that it will not 20 into effect 10 the Uoited
States, for the reason that it is not 10 keeping
With public sentiment for officers to appear
covered with gold lace. 70 which the Wash
iugtou Chronicle replies truthfully: public
sentiment don't care Zig about the dress of az
army or navy officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

Samuel Fl. Lewis has been appointed post
master at Lynnwood. Rockingham county,
Va, vice VIM. White, moved away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The following amendment to the Cousti:u-
ton was proposed in the House Of Rcprcseu-
,atv,S yesterday: Article. No claim against
the Uoited States shall be paid uoless present
cd in pursuance Of law by the claimant within
ten years after having legal right md capacity
to DO 50, or within such less period as may be
prescribed by law 4 claim rejected by ANY
authorized officer OIL reported adversely by 4
committee Of either house OF Congress, sinai
not be ruexamlued Of paid unless within SIX
years alter such rejection or adverse report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

By collision, Sunday, near Grenada, Miss,
on the Mississippi Central railroad, between
freight trains James Valentine, engineer, was
instantly killed, and both engines and mum.
Der of cars demolished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22
Secretary of State.

The SENTENCE OF Won ARNIM "A cable
dispatch to the New York Herald, describing
the scene on the occasion Of the sentence OF
Count Won Amin at Berlin, Saturday last, to
three mouths imprisonment, says:
'Tne court assembled for the purpose Of rem
dering the verdict iu the Won Aroin case at
o'clock, yesterday afternoon. The court room
was densely crowded, principally BY members
of the arstocracy. Blu; outside, in the Fo!k-
eumarkt, there was vast concourse OF spccla
tors. The excitement that prevailed was al,
most unparalleled, the nearest approach 10 it
being the scenes at the celebrated Wa!deck
trial in lS49 Notwithstanding heavy snow
storm, the crowd waited patiently for the de-
cisiou.
las soon as the court was opened Count Ar
MINIS physicians pleaded that the accused was
unable to attend, owing to his impaired health.
But the judges dispatched special messengers
to his residence 10 the Pariserpiatz. with III
s,ruc,ions TO demand his attendance at court.
Count Arnim arrived i1 court at FIVE 0 clock
in the evening, leaning on the arm OF his SOD,
looking very pale and hageard. The crowd
rose ppusheticsliy as be entered the roouI,
and remained standiog unit! the presiding Judge
asked the illustrious accused to be seated.
Amid the most profound silence one OF The
Judges read the decision anu sentence from
document consisting Of twenty Photographed
pages.
there were 90 scenes of excitement within the
room, as had been expected. The moral I'M
preston vas that the verdict was tantamcunt
to an equittal.
'Couot ArDim made his exit through a prl
vate door leading from the court room, and
thus avoided the public gaze.
six weeks grace have been allowed theCount
before he is to 60 to prison. lu the mead
while all police restrictions have been removed,
and he will be permitted to ride or walk at any
length he may desire without interference.
Count Aruim, in subsequent conversation
is reported as having repelIed with contempt
the charge that be had Intrigued against Bis
marck, or to do anything else in opposition to
German interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The negro arrested near Boston, Mass, fol
assaultinSg Judge Lowelps daughter, has been
held in $40, 600 for trial. The girl is in fair
way Of recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22
Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill for the re-
sumption of specie payment agreed upon by
the Radical caucus on Saturday was reported
by Mr.. Sherman and referred to the Commit
tee on FiuaDce. A bill to reimburse the State
OF Maryland for arms furnished during the war
was referred TO the Committee on Claims. Va
business we're disposed OF. The Legislative
Appropriation bill! was referred 70 the Com
mittee on Appropriations. The bill providing
new form Of government for the District Of
Columbia was discussed, and pending debate
the bill was laid aside. and after an executive
session the Senate adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives the resoIu-
ton demanding investigation into the District
safe burglary trial, was voted down-yeas y,
nays 81. A resolution was adopted, ordering
committee of FIVE to institute an investigation
10 relation to the statloning of troops in Ala
bama by the President, and into the charges
of intimidation Of voters at the last State cleo
ton. The House refused TO second the de-
mand for the previous question upon resolu-
ton directing the Secretary of War to inform
the House if any United States officer on duty
in the Southern States has endeavered to TO-
fuepce legislation or received pay for services
performed 10 the line Of duty. The Commit
tee on Elections was authorized to report at
any time on amendments to the Constitution
regulating the election Of President and Vice
President of the United States Mr.. HolmaD's
resolution declaring all grants of subsidies inex-
pedent 10 the present financial condition of
the country, was rejected-yeas l49, nays IS
-two-thirds not voting 10 the affirmative. The
Ways and Means Committee reported reso-
luton directing the arrest of R. B. Irwin, for
refusing to testify in the Pacific Mail subsidy
case, which was adopted after discussion, only
three or four votes being cast in the negative.
joint resolution was passed-yeas III, nays
IS, ordering Christmas recess from Decem.
Der % to January 5. 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

It will be seen that President Grant has is.
sued proclamation commanding "all disorder
ly aud turbulent persons in Warren county,
Mississippi. to disperse aud retire peaceably to
their abodes within five days from date, aud
that they refrain from torcibls resistance to
the laws and submit themselves to the lawful
authorities of said county aud State Vicks-
burg is in Warren county and this proclsma.
ton is directed mainly to the people of that
city. The meaning Of the proclamation is that
if the people do not recognize the acts of Gov.
Ames and his associates, Federal troops will
be thrown into Vcksburg We have not heard
Of any disturbance in Ficksburg or any other
portion of Warren county for some tme. The
Democratic aud Conservative members OF the
Legislature have issued protest denying the
charges set forth in the Presidents praclama-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The investigation Of the charges against
StoweIl, of Virginia. for selling naval cadet
ship, was continued, yesterday, By the House
Committee on Naval Affairs. Geo. W. Ora
ham, the principal witness for the prosecution,
was missing, and there were many conflicting
statements as to bis whereabouts. Mr.. MIC
George was examined and testified that
the boy Schcolcratt boarded with him at Keys
vile, Charlotte county lin Stowell's district,
for FIVE weeks before he was appointed to the
Naval Academy from the Fourth District.
Charles H. Porter ex Congressman from the
Third District stated TO the committee that be
knew nothing Of his OVID knowledge. The com
mttee decided Dot to take any evidence upon
hearsay. Porter was the candidate against
Stowe for Congress, aud made the charge
that Stowell sold the cadeship in a speech
several days before the election. Graham, the
principal witness is expected to appear to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

TRUSTEES SALE OF a VALUABLE
i FARM IN LOUpOUN COUhTq-By
virtue of deed of trust from w. o. Ferguson
and II. Kendall Wynter, dated the 3Oth day of
July, 1870, duly recorded in the land records of
Loudoun county, Va, and at the request of the
party secured thereby, will offer for sale. by
pub c auction, in front of the Market Building,
on Fairfax street. in Aexsndria, Va, at twelve
o'clock m, on THU RSDAY, the Ath day of
December, 1874 al of that certain TRACT OR
PARCEL OF LAND, in said county lying
sbou. 2! miles north of Guilford station, on The
". i q. R.-R., containing 800 acres, with the
buildings and appur!enances thereto belonging.
The land is well enced, and has good ssssa
FRAME DWELLING, with eight rooms, .2SH.
kitchen, barn, stables, orchards, Sc.
Terms: Cash as TO $1,000, with interest from
I'd October, 1873. and 81 000 with interest from
I'd October, 1872; the residue in three equal an
nusl instalments, with interest from the day of
sale Conveysncing at the cost of the purchaser.
nov E-eots J. E. WARNER, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.I
TEU>TEE'S SALE-By virtue Of Il deed o.
l. trust from A F. Moore to the undersigned
dated the l4tn dsy OF January, 1867, and duly
recorded, | will fer for sale, BY public auction,
in front of the Market Building, on Fairfax
street. in Alexandria, Virginia, on THURS.
DAY, the oath day Of December 1874, at 4
o clio k m, The following property, to wit:
)! Of that Lot, with the IMPROVEMENTS
thereon, in said city. bounded as follows: Be;
ginning on the eas. side of ST. Asaph street IL
feet to the north Of Wilkes street, and running
thence north wsrdly with St. Assph street IA fee.
5. inches thence eastwardly parallel with
Wilkes street 81 feet 8! inches; thence south
wardly parallel with st As.ph street IA feet 81
inches; thence westSardiy I'll feet s! inches to
the beginning. Terms cash
no 2+2s u.s H 0. CLAUGHTON, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

REMARKABLE the 18th instant the
Rev. Hamilton Kirzer, the minister Of the VI.
+ Church South, 90 this Circuit, preached in
one sermon the funeral of two adults, read the
burial service over two graves, baptised TWO
infants. and married TWO couples This was
indeed remarkable bleuding of the lights
and shadows of human life IN one day.-Port
Tobacco Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

THE DUEL DIsQUALIFICATloN IN hEN.
lucky Some days ago the grand jury OF
Franklin county, KY, returned an indle uncut
AGAINST Thos c. Jones for usuTpatlon OF office
10 accepting the position Of clerk of the Court
of Appeals When be had at one time agreed to
fight duel To this action Jones demurred,
and 90 Wednesday Judge McSlapama rem.
dered his opinion, sustaining the denur-
rer of defendants counsel to indictment Tor
usurpation of Office, and discharged the
prisoner from bail and dismissed proceed
ipgs against him. The Commonweath's at
torney took an appeal to the Court Of Appeals.
Judge McMaoama's OPTION was based upon
the opinion that the contestlog board had no
Jurisdiction to try the question OF jones ellEl-
bility under the dueliDg clause, until previous
conviction by statute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

WASHINGTON, December 81 The following
proclamation was day issued By the Pre~i-
dent:
BY the President of the United States vt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

DLAINS MILLS EXTRA FLOUR, Il. 1.
L Hollsday's Extra. Woodstock Extra, I'm
s!ey's Extra, and Aurora SUPERB cholce :itIe'e'
For sale bv DELAPLANE X FOWLE,
doc IN - King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

CARPET and ROOFING PAPER-A large
~ supply just received At 50 King street; beet
quality and low prices double and single
pointed CARPET TAChS.
nov o 1T. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

rRUSHED WHITE WHEAT, Dat MeaI,
" Graham Flour and Wheaton Grits. These
goods are all fresh, and are sold At me loves:
9s1es bv WIN. F. BROOkES,
doc l47 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

The Hoop.Po TRADE Last Saturday
about A., 900 hoop poles arrived 10 market by
wagons FROM the surrounding country, and 90
the previous Saturday about the same number
making abou, 81 600 paid out on those TWO
DAYS for this single article oftrade. MIR. Potter
one of the dealers estimates that $4,000 are
Maid out yearly to those who bring them to this
marker, Freiericksbauq Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-22

FIRE IN CAROLINE COUNTY. Mr. William
], Merrill had his storehouse, stock of goods,
books, papers, &C., at Ruther Glen, destroyed Dc;
By fire 90 Tuesday the 18th instant. Ih- post
office (MerriIl's) was kept 10 the same build
ing. All the books, papers, mailbag, stamps,
and envelopes belonging to sane, we're also
DESTROYED. Tie fire was caused By an ncendl-
ary so supposed Loss about 81 900; partially
insured, fredericksburg NacS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-04-16
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Bloomington.

M. Frank Grant has returned
from Ea.tern markets with u fne
stock Of goods. Frank. being quit
a hobby fellow, knows how TO pick
goodsto suit nohby customers.
: Mr. Luks HadIey. one of our
oldest cliZrns and much esteem, d
by all, was hurled last Saturday at
Providence Church. The sermon,
which was a good one, was preached
by the Rev. Mr.. Clifton, of Beetown.
-Messrs. Jones DE- WhHcomb are
getting 10 their new stock; their store,
under the ma nipulatIons of Nj. VIM
Bennetts, locks attractive and bust
ness like nj there is No doubt that
"Jonney" VIII be obliging aud ac-
comodating to customers.
Considerable excitement exists
10 TOW 10 consequence Of all the
dogs being poisoned. A reward OF
over hundred dollars is offered to
any one that will Inform those pal
lies Interested who the wretch is
that laid out the poison, as it was
dropped all through he village and
nearly eli the dogs are poisoned,
among which were some very fine
hunting dogs.
Twenty or thirty OF our sport
ing characters burned considerable
powder and wasted several pounds
OF shot in trying to shoot loon
which seemed to dodge their fire and
dive under the water, come up in
aoother place, make an unearthIy
yell giving them to understand that
he was ready for another broadside.
He played with them some time in
that manner then arose unharmed
from the water and flew away.
The Farmers Mutual Fire In
surance Company is organized and
prepared for business, with board
of directors, president and secretary
and in fact everything that a good
and competent company needs for
safe and economical work
This company has jurisdiction OF err
eleven towns in the west part of the
county. The attendance Of a good
" number of farmers from most Of
hose towns shows the interest takep
by the farmers in cheap ard reliatl
S veraI of those present
who were already insured in other
companies propose TO throv up their
policies in those compar les and tax G
Dut one in the home company.