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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The long pending suit of the State Of Mary
land against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company to compel the payment by the COM
pany 10 gold of the interest on the loan made
it by the State was finally decided In the Su-
preme Court of the U. S., yesterday. The
unanimous opinion Of the court was in favor Of
the company-that the interest can be legally
paid in ordinary currency, and that there is no
authority in the contract for compelling pay
ment in gold. This confirms the previous de-
cision 10 favor of the railroad given by the
MARYLAND Court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1874

Mr., Leipold, one of the commissioners OF the
Freedmeu's bank, has prepared report set,
t;nv forth the actual condition of the haaoclal
affairs of that institution, showing the available
assets on haud and the liabilities OF the bank'
classifying its assets as good, bad and
absolutely worthless" From the report 1t
would appear that the bank is in worse con-
di,;on than was anticipated. Up to date the
total amount of assets collected and in hand is
but $40 900, which is scarcely three per cent. OF
the liabilities. Mr., Creswell, one of the Com
m,ssiouers says, it will require 5000, to ena-
Ill.,, the Commissioners to declare a dividend OF
% per cent With careful husbandrV OF the
resources Mr.. Creswell estimates that the bank
will eventually pay 40 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The general secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, Bowery branch, Ne"
York, informs the Journal of Commerce that
they have " a registered list Of decent men who
are willing to work through the winter tor very
small wages, and also large number who will
work for the winter for their living only.
The Journal of Commerce says: 1T IS SO
remarkable to find men who will sooner work
than beg, or stand out on strike rather than
accept anything below an arbitrary rate OF
wages, that we gladly give place to the an
nouncement, without charge to the Assocla-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
CANAL COM MERGE.

A;rivais-Bo w WoolIs, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co; g 2 Lloyd Wn,
trlnrh4m and J W Morris, to American Coal
Co Nors s. Willie, to Geo Hill IS Co; 7 J
Boyer and } s. L Coulchsn, to Georges Creek
Coal and Iron Co.
Departures Boats J l. Rel, 6 Bootne, Jr,,;
Kate, Flagg, } J Swift, NJ VI Lewis, & +
Lloyd, \ 5 Nottingham, j w Morris, j
Boyer and J s. I Coulehsn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Railroad freights eastward from Chicago
have been Increased by 5 cents per 100 lbs. on
fourth-class goods and 10 cents per barrel on
-four, making the new rates to New York 10
cents and 80 cents respectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Gen. VIM. I. Sherman arrived In Washing
ton yesterday. The General is there as one of
the committee to meet the Secretary Of the
Navy aud Mrs. Admiral Farragut to decide
upon the question of the statue to Admiral
Farragut provided for by appropriation of Con-
gress,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
SabYEfEElSdzAF..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Nov. l6.-Wheat IS
quiet and unchanged offerings Of l430 bushels,
with sales of white at 10 Tor prime, and red At
lis, 10 and l23-lat.er Tor choice. Corn is
tive and steady; offerings of $50 bushels with
sales Of mixed vt 80 and lC0, and yellow at ST.
Rye is in light receipt with sales AT So Oats
are active ard firm, and prize s are better; sales
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The several heads of departments are at
work on their annual reports, aud the rough
drafts will be submitted to the President the
latter part of next week, so that the latter may
have the necessary data to begin the prepare
ton of his annual message. Congressman con-
tinue to arrive in Washington to secure winter
uuartnrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The General Assembly of Virginia meets on
the first Wednesday in December. The month
Of December CONES in on Tuesday, and there
fore the Legislature meets on the second day
of the month. Congress assemblies on the fol-
lowing Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Attorney General Williams states that there
will be no executive action in the Arkansas
matter before tomorrow. The Attorney zen
eral bad some conversation with the Pres'oen'
on the svbject, and it is probable that the
matter will be brought up at the Cabinet meet
ing to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

A special dispatch to La Llberte' OF rariS'
dated Moutevideo, 18th inst, positively Alarms
that the civil war in the Argentine republic has
ended with compromise, by the terms OF
which Avellaneda resigns the presidency and
now elections are to be held shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Gerdomanu's preliminary examination before
police magistrate took place in Philadelphia
yesterday afternoon. His counsel put in the
plea that as the Church whose funds he is ac
cu>cd of converting to his own use is not q
chartered institution, action could not be main
tanned against him lor dctalcaton as a trustee.
States Attorney Mann made sharp reply to
this deicncc and the accused was then held in
so 900 bail to answer the charge Of embezzle
meut. % Sunday, i'll company with au OH
GER he visited the pastoral residence attached
to the church Of which he was former pastor,
aud was refused admission by his successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The Washington Chronicle says: "The pro-
posed issue of twelve and half cent coin is
denied at the Office of the Director of the Mint
The issue of twenty cent coin is favored, but
the twelve and a half cent proposition is not,
and will not be, approved at the Treasury De-
partment"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The Alabama Legislature met at Montogom~
cry yesterday. Mr.. Anderson, Of Mobile, was
elected speaker, and Mr.. Phean clerk OF the
House. The North Carolina Legislature met
at Raleigh and elected Col. 3. Mansfield of
Iredell, president of the Senate, (who tbus VIZ
tually becomes Lieutenant GOVERNOR and Jno.
l.. Robinson, of Macon, speaker of the House.
Both Legislatures are largely democratic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Emile Girardin has assumed direction ofthe
newspaper La France, in Paris. In his salu-
tatory he announces that the paper will advo-
cate the maintenance of personal septenate
until the year 1880; CONTINUATION OF the
present Assembly until then, but to be in part
renewed twice year; the holding of general
elections in March, $780, for constituent AS
sembly to sit four months; an appeal to the
nation 10 July, 1880, for ratification of the
new constitution, and general election for a
new Assembly the same year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

A letter to the Louisville Courier Journal,
dated Jewett, Texas, November l, says: Mil
ions of wild pigeons have appeared within the
last two days. They are devouring the mast for
many miles around, destroying the prospects OF
the pork crop for the benefit of the sportsmen.
Their roost is about u miles long and about
a half mile wide. The people regard the pige-
ons as destroying angels or as an army Of grass
hoppers, but the sportsmen are jublant. The
pigeons feed over radius of twenty-five miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
MARRIED..

On the 18th instant by Rev DR.. Stringfellow,
at the residence of the brides uncle, Hon Jas:
A. Seldom, IN Goochlsnd CO., Vs., HENRY
w. GARRETT, OF Washington, d. c., 10 Miss
MINNIE. daughter of the late James NJ. Nor
SON o. Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, Nov'r. II.

sun roSe...............T IL Moon s"t.......norD
Sun sets ............l f. High water 80
PASSED UP.
Schr Annie Shepherd.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, B Gilmore, by B Wheat.
Steamer Plot Boy, urri"mar, by + a Reed.
Schr X W Godfrey, Bristol by Hampshire
and Baltimore Goa Co
Schr Ann 5 Cannon, Providence, by Ameri-
cal. Coal Go.
s;chr Maggie } Chadwick, Providence. by
American Coai CO.
>chr Gerry + Morrow Boston, by Hampshire
ard Bal more Coal Go.
>chr Forward, Hsvre-de-Grace by VIM A
Smoot.
MEMORANDA.
Scir L b Fisk hence, At Boston l4.h.
Schr Mabel Thomas, hence, At New London
13-h.
Scar W B Chester, hence for Boston, at Prov
idcnce i4th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

In the trial of the safe burglary conspirators
in Washington, yesterday, MIR. Hill delivered
an argument for the Government, in which be
claimed the conviction of Harrington, Whitley
and Williams. Judge Humphreys is disposed
to look into the arrest Of Hayes at the instance
of the indicted conspirators on charge of per-
jury, and has issued an order looking towards
Furnishing the officials of the lower tribunal
concerned in the affair, for contempt of court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
Excursions.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
KANAwHA FALLS, New RIVER, ". VA,
November Still at this beautiful mountain
home, which Eugene Pcyton, esq. the r:olrl':-
tor of the hotel, has made So pleasant ior Us
and his young wife makes 50 attractive to visl-
tors. | hardly know Il spot where mere i,yau
ties oil nature and the pleasures Of sportsmeu
are combined. We followed the Greenbrier to
its junction with this river, which swelIs it 10
fair proportions. AT this piace the river is en-
viroued by high mountains aud makes l SER
pentine bend, which presented in our Families
many and varied views, and the woods i'll iul!
fall costume, combining the rainbow cplors, are
gorgeous in appearance. 4 ledge OF rocks cX-
tend across its bed, which iurnl a FAIL which at
this time is OF great beauty aud dimensions.
From these the uame oil the place Is derived.
Birds abound III the woods, aud SalmOu uSt
brought iii elghs thirty five pounds, but ii,h
are caught here as large aS seventy hye pouEdS.
Ducks are visible uow on Its surface, and the
crack ut the gun shows some vi the party arc
now engaged at that sport. The juicy vculSnn
that appeaoed our appetite at breakfast gam
| bold Yesterday on these mountain Sides which
are retracled from the green water below.
OGc OF our companions taken sick Yesterday
detaiuug US to-day, but DR.. keplcr being with
Us, was sufficient for the SITUATION, aud suon
placed him on his tect again.
| learn efforts arc oclug made to make this
river uavigabe to near this point at all scasUnS,
but now it compares tavorably with the best
rivers of Europe
III permitted to rctrace my steps, am remind
ed in passing the renowned Valley Forge that
the conductor Of the train kindly stopped Tor
US to view this lovely opening 10 the mountains
which admits the tiyw OF the suall stream that
is TO widen and spread uutli 1T forms the
mighty James - Large streams from litlc
fountaius. AS our opportunity III passiDg
heretofore has bccu crcumscrlbeG. have
never before appreciated it Us DOW. | only
wonder Americans seek the Alps, the Riga, or
even our own White Mountalus, from whose
lofty peaks and chilling suow-clad tops SO SCI
dom a view is obtained to compensate for toll
and endurance, while here you can gaz. upon
such lovelnCss and dwell for hours in sacred
conteu p!ation. In contrast to those lofty
mountains this liltle opening, with Its slopiug
and ,erdure covered sides, seemed like Il Queen
come down from her lofty pinnacle and lArown
aside her robes Of royalty aud iain!!Iarsed her
self With her subjects, permitting Us TO enjoy
the ovelincss of ncr countenauce, dwell in the
warmth Of her smiles, aud live in the music of
her voice 1t seemed as though We could con-
verse with them, and felt Il nearuess 50 unlike
the distant chilly, far OF.
We are of for Charleston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Seven hundred forged bonds of Pittsburg
we're discovered 10 New York on Saturday. 1t
is rumored that there are $4,000 worth of
these bogus certificates ahoat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Cyrus A. Branch, prominent lawyer OF the
Williamsburg bar was found dead 10 the road,
near Barhamsville, in New Kent county, day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The President has directed telegram to be
sent to the Governor of Texas requesting him
to delay the execution of the death sentence on
Satanic, the Kiowa chief, until it can be salts.
factorily ascertaiued whether or not he violated
his parole, the President believing that the
weight of evidence thus far is in Satanta' S
favor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The exports from Boston for the month of
October were slightly above two and ahaf
millions, which was gain Of rather more than
per cent. over the corresponding month of
last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

On Saturday, Kwong- ki-Chin, one OF the
Commissioners from China to superintend the
education of the youths in this country visited
President Grant, for the purpose of paying his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Forty-seveu thousand five hundred dollars
were subscribed to build new Methodist
Church in Baltimore in half an hour on Sunday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The Washington Chronicle says Increased
taxation in any form is not thought of by either
the President Secretary Of the Treasury, or
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, aud no sug-
gestions of that character will be embodied in
either the Presidents message or reports of the
above officials The revenues are falling OF,
but according to the Secretary Of the Treasury
the cloth must be cut according to the goods,
aud if the receipts are small the expenditures
must be light, (which is sound doctrine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
ED.

a. Cedar Grove, Orange county, Va, on the
ID instant, Mrs. MARY T. JOHNSON, wife OF
the late Isaac Shelby johnson, of Lynchours
in the 51th year Of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
COMMUNICATED.

SbMMUSlCa1ED.
| frd the following paragraph 10 last nights
Gaz ttc
ut was stated before the late election thas
Chahoon, former Mayor of Richmond, (by
military appoD'ment,) had been dominated
Tor seat in Congress in the district 10 which
would certainty be elected Ii DOW turns out,
however, that he was defeated by his Demo-
cratic competitor
y grcat many statements are made before
and after elections which are destitute of truth
in every particular add the above extract is
not an Exception. Mr. Chahoou resides in the
18th Congressional district, which comprises
three c5unlies, Warrru, Essex and Clinton.
At the Republican Nominating Convention
Mr. Andrew Williams, Of Pattsburgb, reccr-
cd the unanimous vote Of the Republican Con-
veulion, and Mr.. A. B. Waldo, OF Por, Henry,
was nominated by the Democratic Convention
Of that district. Mr. Williams is elected by q
decided majority, and so published in all the
New York papers. ln the published proceed
ings Of the Republican and Democratic Con
vcntions, which read over carefully, did not
sec the namc Of Mr.. Chahoon mentioned and
the whole story about his being nominated tor
Congress is a sheer fabrication. Nearly all of
Mr.. Chahoon' 5 relatives and warmest personal
friends are pot only Democrats, but the
wealthiest, most respected, and most infueu-
tial men Of that district. These are the facts
in this case and | leave it for the reader 10 de-.
eide how much reliance can be placed IN poilt-
lcal rumOrS. u. /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17
Arkansas.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.-Telegrams from
Republicans, received here to-day from various
parts of Arkansas represent that Smiths ad-
hereDts CONTINUE arriving, and show determi.
nation to maintain their position. Smith S
government will be organized either at Helena
or Pine Bluff, where the Republican element
largely preponderates The Garland govern
ment has made at least hundred arrests thus
far including the editors Of Republican news.
papers, Oh the charge of treason to the State.
The election Of members Of the Legislature
under the Garland government. at which no
Republicans voted, took place October Is, and
the election under the Smith government, ip
accordance with the old constitution, at which
no Democrats voted, took place early 10 No
vember. The President and Attarney Gen
eral had conference to-day on Arkansas
affairs.
Senator Dorsey received dispatch from the
Secretary of the State Republican Central Com
mittee Of Arkansas, who represents that the
white leaguers are doing terrible things all over
the State, and that the Republicans are organ
izlDg for defence.
The Garland party deny the Republican
stories, and say that ooly one arrest has thus
Tar OcCuTreQ, tuaG Vi rlCc. AS tO CuullH e.
tablishing government at Helena or elsewhere
they say there is NJ talk of it, and that Smith
is still hid.
LITTLE Rock, Nov. l6-Capt. John G.
Price, arrested on Saturday, charged with
conspiring with V. V. Smith and Edward
Wheeler to overturn the State government, was
brought before Judge Clendennin at Chambers
to-day. After hearing testimony, the Judge
discharged Price, on the ground that while the
evidence showed conspiracy, it did not suficl
emily connect Price with it to hold him. The
Sheriff returned his writ stating he had been
unable to fod either Smith or Wheeler, and
doubt exists as to whether they are in the city.
Gov. Garland to-day sent communication
to the General Assembly, calling attention to
the conspiracy and stating what action he had
taken. He asked also that the law might be
so amended that he could offer larger reward
than $500 for the arrest Of Smith and w Wheeler.
A joint resolution was introduced endorsing the
Governors course, and pledging the Assembly
to stand by the executive. The matter will
be finally acted upon tomorrow. The most
perfect quiet and peace prevails here. If
Smith has any adherents they don't make them
selves known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

An extension has been granted by Judge
Benedict, IN New York, of twenty days, to al
low defendants to answer in the suit Of Edna
Ilcau Proctor against the Graphic for libel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

Ia Wisconsin lively Senatorial contest is
anticipated between Carpenter and Washburn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

SNOW PUDDING. one quart of sweet
milk put one pint bread crumbs, butter the size
of an egg, the well beaten yolks of FIVE eggs,
sweeten and favor as for custard, mix the
whole we'll together. While the aboye is baking,
beat the whites Of FIVE eggs to stiff froth, add
a half teacup sifted sugar, pour it over the hot
pudding when cooked, return to the oven until
delicate brown. The above is excellent with
out addition, but some prefer a layer of jelly
or canned peaches on the pudding before frost
ing. No sauce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

1t is Tonic and will strengthen you. Re-
ducc the dose so it acts as gentle laxative, and
continue on regularly With Simmons Regulator
and you will become strong and healthy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

The shock of an earthquake was felt in San
tiago and Valparaiso on the Goth Of October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-17

3, 20. R. R.-rhe annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Baltimore and OHIO Rail
road was held yesterday 10 Baltimore. John
B. Morris, the only living member Of the orig
ipal Board of Directors, who nearly halt ecu
fury ago founded the enterprise, presided
The fortv. eighth annual report was read aud
shows the total revenues for the year ending
September 3Oih to have been $l4, 941 .O9O The
earnings. in comparison with the fiscal year
1879, have decreased sos SIS 70 and the work
,ng expenses :642, l52 50, making compara-
tive increase IN the net profits OF $50 264 -.
COMPARED with the fiscal year 1872, Tie ~
crease of earnings being $l,039, 4S3 49, and the
working expenses 1858 495 So, the increase Of
NET pro6ts amounts to $4S5 $3.50. The APP
parent decrease 10 the last fiscal year was solely
dnc to the falling off in the coal trade which
followed upon the panic
The surplus fund of the company 3Oth Sep
teuber 1874 was $50, IA, lGO ID. The entire
mortgage Indebtedness, including the loan
made IN January last of two million pounds, 10
currency and sterling, is $29 ,O6l .564So.
IFS thus shown that the surplus fund.- rep
resentDg capital derived from net earnings 10,
vssted in IFS branch aud connecting roads, and
in the great improvements that have been con-
constructed on the main stem, which
!, NOT represented by either stock or bonds, eX-
ceeds the entire mortgage indebtedness OF the
Three million eighty-two thousand fvc hun
bred and plucty-h five dollars and thirty i've
cents semi-anuual dividends Of five per cent.
upop the capital stock, were paid on the lon
of November, 1873, and the lst oil May, 18Th