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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The RAILROAD EXTENSION House
of Representatives, on Friday, passed, with an
amendment, the bill supplementary to the act
entitled IAN act to authorize the Washington
City and Point Lookout Railroad Company to
extend a railroad into and within the District
of Columbia" This bill is substitute for the
bill rejected by the House previously, giving
this company the right Of way through the
District along the south front of the city up to
Georgetown. The present bill, according to
the Washington Star, authorizes the company
Instead of crossing the Eastern Branch as be-
fore proposed, to cross the fats above the head
of the Eastern Branch. They start from Brandy
wine, southwest of Washington, and proceed
northcrly until they get to Bladeosburg then
from Bladensburg to Piney Branch, northwest
of Washington; then up Piney Branch to Rock
Greek, and down Rock Greek Valley to Water
street, in Georgetown; thence along Water
street to point near the northwestern terminus
of the Aqueduct Bridge; thence along the 20
tomac river to the northwestern boundary OF
the Washington and Ohio Railroad, with au-
thority to construct bridge across the Potomac
river above navigation; and also to construct a
branch railroad outside Of the limits OF the city
of Washington to Connect its road with the
Washington branch OF the Baltimore and OHIO
Railroad; the location of said route to be sub
iect to the approval of the engineer 10 charge
of public buildings and grounds. The company
is restricted from Interfering with the rights and
privileges of the Chesapeake aud OHIO Canal
Company; and arc authorized to establish 4
depot at some point on Water street Georgetown
between Rock Greek and the Aqueduct Bridge.
The Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad Company
are authorized to use the tracks OF the road
from its intersection with the metropolitan
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad CON-
pauy TO the city of Georgetown, upou reason
able terms The charter is forfeited unless at
least one track of the road is completed within
| three years An amendment adopted by the
| House requires the company to take up lis
track between the Insane Asylum aud the 20.
tumac river, aud torblds the future location Of
any road between the asylum and the river.
Should this amendment be adopted by the
Seuate it would destroy the present connection
South used by the Baltimore and Ohio Cou.
pany, largely as freight line. This piece OF
road runs down the Potomac shore on the
Maryland side to roiut opposite AlevaUdrla
where the cars arc taken across the river upon
barses. The line mi ght be reconstructed east OF
the Insane Asylum aud avoiding the river shore
| or it nifty be that the line north and northwest
of ashiugton, authorized by the bill and max
ing connections South, would do away with The
necessity for the branch to Alexandria, or OPP
posite, on the Maryland side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20
Analyses of Guanahani GuanO, by
Prof. White.

Univ. of Georgia, Lab of Applied Chemistry,
Athens, Ga , April 9th, 1874
VIM. r. Griffith, esq.,, General Agent Guiana
hsni Guano Company, Petersburg, Virginia:
Dear Sir: I have the honor to enclose reports
of analyses of two samples of the GUASAuASI
GUANo, one drawn from an entire sack received
from you, and the other from 81 * received
from Messrs. A. w. Foster i Co., your Agents
at Madison, Ga
As shown by heanslyses, this Guano contains
in good proportion all the elements which are
generally consider as of value Tor plant food,
and the forms and combinations in which they
are present are such rs TO render them available
to and assmabla by the plant In its general
character it is similar to Peruvian Guano, but
lacks the excessive proportion of heterogeneous
matter that renders the later dangerous TO deal
with. should judge that the proper use of this
article for purposes of fertilization would be At
tended with great profit
have annexed an estimation Of the CONNER
cal value Of the Guano, dcduced from the anal
Uses, aud based upon the values adopted al this
laboratory, in the reports recently made to the
State Agricultural Society on the values OF Com
mercial Fertilizers.
am very respectfully yours,
H. G. WHITE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

There is q general expectation amoug the
friends of the District of Columbia Govern
ment, that the pending Investigation will result
in a change in The method Of governing Wash
ington. One Of the. newspapers, which sup
ports the Board, admits this and calls upon
Congress to take charge and govern through o
Commission. When the matter comes up for
discussion, there are several of the best lawyers
in Congress who will maintain that the present
government has 20 constitutional validity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

In the U. S. District Court, Judge Hughes,
sitting in Richmond, on Friday, in the matter
OF Geo. W. Fiszhugh, bankrupt, upon a mo
ton by the administrators Of the said Fitzhugh,
deceased, for an injunction to restrain certain
parties from prosecuting suit in the Circuit
Court of Fauquer county, Va, to recover a
tract of land alleged to have belonged to the
said bankrupt and also to claim out of the
said land $500 allowed the bankrupt as an ex-
emption, the court overrvled the motion and
ordered the assignee to make himself party
to the suit 10 the State court, and when the
rights Of the several parties to the said suit
have been determined there and the separate
rights Of said bankrupt and his assignee shall
have been ascertained as against other parties
in said suit, to make report to this courtip or
der to their adjudication there as between the
bankrupt and the creditors of his estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

NARROW GUAGE RAILROAD. railroad
meeting was held at Pttsylvania Court House
on Saturday last to appoint delegates to rail
road convention, to be held there to-day to
consider the project of a Narrow Gauge Rail
road, connecting the counties Of Henry, Frank
lin and Patrick with the l.. & D. +. 4. Great
unaminity was exhibited. Superintendent Ran,
dolph, Of the Midland Railroad, directed thai
a special train should be run from Lynchburg
to Chatham for the accommodation of those
who might want to attend the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The MARYLAND ADJUTANT GENERALSIIIP.
According to dispatch from Washington TO
the Baltimore Sun, new complication seems
about to be added to the contest for the posses
sion of the Office of adjutant general OF Mary
land. Gen. McBlair, it is understood, resign
ed from the navy of the United States to enter
the service of the Southern Confederacy. Un
der the third section of the fourteenth amend
meut he was therefore Ineligible to held any
Office, civil or military, under the United States
or any State until his disabilities should be re-
moved by Congress. When he was first APP
pointed adjutant general Of Maryland a bill was
introduced and passed by the House to remove
his disabilities, but for some cause or other prob
ably neglect, it seems not to have been taken up
in the Senate. Another bill was introduced
and passed in the House about ten days ago to
remove his disabilities, aud it is DOW pending
before the Senate Judiciary Committee. 1t is
not understood that there will or can be any
objection to its passage, but it is been suggest
ed as a pertinent question whether he has not
been holding his position all along in violation
Of the constitution OF the United States, and,
as a consequence, whether this would not invail.
date his claim to the Office irrespective OF the
merits Of the contest now pending between him
and Gen. Bond. 1t may be stated further 10
connection with the disabilities bill now pend
ing, that MIR. Einunds, the chairman of the
judiciary Committee, gave notice at the last
session Of Congress that he would never con-
sent to remove the disabilities of any man who
accepted office in advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The bill which, as stated, has passed the
Legislature, ito provide for the payment of in
terest % the public debt" directs the Board,
consisting of the Governor, the two auditors,
and the treasurer, to pay the interest in certain
proportions at such times IS they may deem
proper. having regard to the condition Of the
treasury. It is very cautious In its provisions,
and keeps entirely out of question all danger Of
.r r. t-t
draining the treasury. .;.. r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The General Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South meets 10 Louisville
Kv., in May uext, Rev. James A. Duncan,
President of Randolph Mancon College, is
spokep of as Bishop in place of the late Bishop
Early, of the Virginia Conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The man who underline uamc of Avis Monoe
committed suicide at Hoboken, about three
months ago, leaving MONEY aud valuables to
the amount Of $4,000, aow turns out to have
been one Johan Kreiner, who absconded from
Hungary. With railway bonds valued at $50, 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

James P. NJ Stetson, for many years con-;
nected with the Astor House and other hotel
enterprises, died of paralysis in New York on
Saturday. He was Sc years Of age. /. *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The Mayor Of New Orleans, in consequence
of the des,itu!ion and suffering in Louisiana
caused by the overflow Of the Mississippi, has
made stirring appeal to the people Of Rich
mond through Mayor Kelley for aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

A destructive fire occurred in Bangor, Me-,
last Saturday, destroying seVera lumber store
houses, mills, &c. The losses and insurance
cannot be ascertaned at present, but the total
loss will not be less than one hundred thousand
dollars, mostly covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

Dr. Kencaly has applied to the Court of
Queen Bench for a new ,ria! of the Itch borne
claimant. The Court reserved its decision on
two of the points
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

FAUQUIER COUNTY ITEMS. = From the War
renton Iudcx. The cabin of Dick Tansill, COL
orcd, loca ted mile and a half cast Of Warren
ton, near the forks of the old Dumfries and
Fredericksburg roads, was consumed during
the day last Tuesday, while Tansi and wife
were from home seeking work. An old par
alyzed cnlored woman, about seventy years old,
named Fanny, aud three little children, trou
three months to three years old, were 10 the
cabin, and, sad to relate, persisted in the con-
Aagration. Their chared Remains were recov-
cred from the subsiding fire. aud buried 10
common grave. There appears to have been
10 saving he p at hand during the fire except
that of colored woman who occupied a cabin
25 or 50 yards off. 10 her fright she seemed
to forget her neighborS and be intent only upon
removing effects from her own threatened
cabin.
Last Saturday, Sunday and Monday the
weather was unusually cold for the season.
During the nights Of those days ice formed to
the thickness Of half inch and the frost was
blightlng. At sunrise on the 18th the Their
monetcr marked six degrees below the freez-
ing point. Early fruits have been destroyed.
The Rev. }. S. Lindsay has within the past
few days received very hattcring call from
the veStry of prosperous church in Houston,
Texas His congregation here, by whom he is
highly esteemed, will be pleased to learn that
be declined to accept it.
Thos. NJ. Embrey, Of Cedar Run township,
aged about 60, has been adjudgcd luuatic by
three justices and committed to Jail to await
reply to an application for admission for medi-
cal treatment 10 the asylum at Staunton.
Mr.. Robt. Frazer, Principal OF the Female
Seminary at this place. has been appointed
Consul of the i. S. at Palermo, Italy. This
appointment has been made through the inhu-
ence of COL Mosby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

There is as yet no official indication as to
what the Presidents action on the Finance
bill will be, but the general impression is that
he will approved it. The friends of the measure
are confident in this belief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

John W. Jcukins, late prominent Radical
politician in this State, is now residing in Den
yer city. and in the absence Of the Governor Is
acting Governor of Colorado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

Rev. Walter W. Williams, rector of Christ
Church, Georgetown, who has been seriously
i'll in Norfolk. is, his numerous friends will be
pleased to learn, improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

NJ. Lcdru Roliin, bu, recently elected to the
French Assembly, is suffering from disease of
the heart, aad has been warned by his physi'
claus to abstain from politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

A son of physician 10 Philadelphia. recent
ly died. His father erected small furnace
in the cellar of his house, and reduced his body
to ashes Neither the name nor the residence
of this Roman of the Nineteenth Century is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The Virginia Fresde, in the interest of the
State Agricultural Society, is to be published
in Richmond, by Mr. 4. J. Wcddcrburp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20
SOciety Celebration.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE, ASHLAND,
Va, April lS.-The Annual Celebration of the
Franklin Literary Society came off last night.
The order of exercises was an grafton, de-
bate, and then the most charming exercise Of
all, promenade. The orator for the occasion
was Mr.. w. j. SebreIl, who did credit to him
self and honor to our Society. His subject was
True Fame" The question, Ought the
Protestant Churches to unite?" was then ably
handled by Messrs. TilIett and Blackwell on
the affirmative, and Messrs. Leah and Deshazo
on the negative. After the debate was over,
addresses were made by Doctors Duncan and
Rosser, and by Professors Harrison aud Shop
herd. Then came the fuo for the boys. The
floor was soon cleared of seats, and the fair
maids of Ashland and the boys started off on
promenade. The band of the lst Va Reg-
ment furnished fine music, and everything
passed off pleasantly. DAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20
ALEX ANDRIA, Y A.
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1874.

W. & O. R. R. kXTESsloN.--As stated Ia
the Gazette of Saturday last, Mr. Lewis NC
Kepzie, President Of the Washington q ONO
Railroad, and several other gentlemen, lett
here on the train that morning for Round hill,
three miles west of Purcellville-the pres.
emf terminus of that road -and directly on the
line of the extension OF the road to Wincnes-
ter. At Leesburg they were joined by some
gentlemen of that town, aud after leaving the
cars at PurcellviIle the party were conveyed 10
carriages to Round Hill, where large number
Of the prominent citizens Of the nelghborhood
met them. The object of the visit was to con-
fer with the residents Of that portion OF Lou
doun county who we're interested IN the extern
sion of the road to that place. MIR. Mchenzio
told them, in short speech. that 1t the sum or
$4,000 were raised the track should be laid TO
Round Hill in sixty days, and that soou there
after it should touch the Blue Ridge mountains.
The people were much pleased at the Pres-
dents speech, and Immediately took boudS to
the amount required to secure the road to that
point The meeting, though small, is regard,
ed as one Of the most successful that has ever
been held. Much interest has been manifested
in the road ever since its completion to Fur
cellyllle. and it is believed that before loag the
iron horse will be plunglng into the depths OF
the Blue Ridge mountains. President Nc
Keuzie returned on special train at CLOCK,
very much pleased with his visit and Its result.
----== -
THE TAX ON MERCHANTS. The lax blIl
was again under consideration IN the State
Senate on Saturday, when the substitute Tor
the section taxing notwithstanding an ad.
ditional tax-proposed by Judge Thomas on
the previous day, and published in the Ga-
zette, was, after debate, adopted with but slight
notifications. The additional tax is regarded
as burdensome and oppressive and as detrlmen-
tai to the interests of the mercantile communl-
ty. Judge Thomas in the course OF his re-
marks on the subject is reported by the Rch-
mond Enquirer as saying that as represen-
tative in part of city, his personal sympathies
were with the merchants, and whilst ne would
in his representative character OF the city 1eel
grati6ed if the tax could be reduced, yet as
chairman Of the commltte OF finance, charged
with the duty of providing the ways aud means
to re-establish the credit OF Virginia by re-
deeming her Obligations he felt bound to sup
port the compromise of the House Of Delegates
and sustain the tax. and let no ''pent,up Uu-
ca affect his action as the representative OF
the whole interests of the State as head OF the.
finance committee.
The substitute was warmly opposed by Messrs.
kirkpatrick, Cochran aud Dutheld and adj
vocated by Messrs. Penn, Pridcmore, Hundey,
Bland and Thomas. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

Analysis of sample of GUAM AHANI GU
ANO, from an entire bag Of the Guanu, re-
ce we'd from VIM r. Griffith, esq, Peters,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

ANOTHER SETTLER = Mr.. Paul S. Brown of
New York City, has purchased for his son, MIR.
Alfred S. Brown, the farm Of Mr.. Charles
Goodwin near this place, formerly owned by
acres, who will be on Immediately, and take
possession. Mr.. B is young man and has
just married a lady Of Bucking ham county Va.
The residence aud farm are to undergo thorough
improvements at once. The price paid was
So $40. Mr.. Goodwin has purchased the farm
aud farming stock &C., for Mr.. David Andrews
near Brentsville for SO, 800. damascus Gaz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

TINE GROUND BONE for sale BY,
an Il K. VI. LA WSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The House of Delegates on Friday night, by
vote Of 80 to 81 rejected the bill authorizing
the leasing of the State Pcuitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

Analysis Of sample Of GUANAHANI GU
ANO, drawn from An entire bag of the Al al
moner's" cargo, received from Mcssrs. 4. w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-20

The commercial value per ton 5000 lbs) OF
this Guano, deduced from the foregoing analyses,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-05-28
Marriages in Jackson County-1859.

James Douglas and Rebecca Ann Eisnaugle,
Feb. "A, by A. Scott, j. z.
Geo. w. Eubanlxs and Ursula Daniels, March
II, by Isaac J. White, ]. P.
John Grider and Mary Ann Cor Jane) Stew
art, March IL, by Henry Weber, ]. P.
George w. Corn and Emily Aleshire, March
l3, by Fl. T. Vose, Minister.
William G. Hill and Mary Ann Mcclure,
March is, by Isaac ]. White, j. P.
William W. Mcclure and Amanda Hill,
March II, by c. H. Warren, Minister.
Parker Love and Nancy Elizabeth E. Allison,
March II, by VIM. S. Taylor, Minister.
John Kirby and Rebecca Connery, March 16,
by Geo. NJ. Adams, ]. P.
John McManus and Jane Aleshire, March II a,
by George NJ. Adams, ]. p.
John 4ngles and Sarah Coy, March "a, by
William Cutter, ]. P.
On the Sth of March license was issued to
Patrick Powers and Mary Diviny, but no re-
turn is made of marriage.
On the 2lst of March license was issued to
John E. Davis and Mary Howells, but no re-
turn is made of marriage.
On the 23d of March license was issued to
Lafayette Wright and Sarah Thompson, but no
return is made of marriage.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-05-28
DR.. I. 7. MoNAHAN.

If you want to buy DOLL Toy, Vase, Pocket
Book, Album, Penknife, bottle of Hair Oil or
Perfumery, and thousand other articles Or
namental and useful, go to DR.. L. T. Monahan's
Toy and Drug Store and buy at prices far below
what you can buy at other places.
If you want to buy box of Pills or bottle of
Patent Medicines, DR.. I. T. Monahan has them.
and will warrant them genuine, as he buys all
his patent medicines of the manufacturers.
If you want, for medicinal purposes pure
Spirits, Wine, Whisky, Brandy, Rum or Gin,
DR.. 1. T. Monahan will sell them at far less
profits according to the quality, than you are
in the habit OF buying.
Ifyou want good cigar YOU can get it at DR.
1. T. Monahan's
II you want anything in the line of Drugs,
Paints Oils or Dye stuffs, you can buy 1t cheap
at DR.. l. 7. Monahan's Drug Store for Cash or
Furnace Script.
Ifyou want to live employ DIR. 1. t. Monahan
for your physician. If you want to die employ
somebody else.
The DR.. gives especial attsation to diseases of
famales, chronic and private diseases of every
character.
Residence in the blick house across the street
in rear of the Court House. Drug Store on
Broadway street. See sign. Private office in
back part of drug store,
EEW BOOKS
All ersons indebted to me will please call at
my drug store and settle, without delay.
| apis, 74-u l, t MONAEJAN
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-05-28

On Tuesday morning we went to the
new furnace site on J. H. Stephenson ;
land, mile and a quarter from town.
1t is little south of east from the Court
House. 1t is a half mile north east from
the railroad, and a perfect level. SO that
a switch can be made at small cost.
The shaft is just down to the slate, 25
feet 1t is double shaft, some s by 10
feet, curbed with sawn timber, by g
inches, laid down fat, and spiked togeth-
er. 1t is increased on top by additions,
and sunk by its own weight, and timbers
put upon it, as the dirt is dug from un-
der it. OF course no further curbing will
be needed for the other IS feet to the
coal, as it is solid slate all the balance of
the way down. Two sets of men work
eight hours each, or l6 hours per day in
all. The dirt and water are drawn up
by horse power, with ropes passing over
pulleys. They think they can make two
feet per day in the slate, and thus reach
the coal early in July. Several carpen-
ters are at work framing houses, and the
work is being pushed with energy. As
soon as the shaft is completed the fur
mace will be commenced.