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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDNESDAY, DECEH BER 80.

LOUISIANA AFFAIRs.-The Cabinet was 10
session yesterday tor uearly an hour and halt
Secretary Bristow was not present, the Ireasu-
~ being represented by Assistant Secretary
Conaot, The condition of affairs IN Louisiana
was the only subject of special attention. At
torney General Williams made some remarks
upon the necessity, in his OPINION OF the Gov
ernuept sustaining the Returning Board IN Its
recent decision, Mr.. Williams views were
fully set forth, aud, although the members OF
the Cabinet declined to give specific lntorna-
ton regarding the statements presented, the
opinions empha,ically expressed BY bin both
ia public and private during the examination
By and since the report of the returning Board,
are known to have been reiterated by hlD.
These are, that there is necessity tor the
Government sustaining this report OF the he.
turning Board at all hazards and that Its de-
cisiop is right in law and in fact. Other than
tie remarks OF the Attorney General, there
was no discussion upon the subject, and no
decision was reached. Il is said In official
circles that the forces of the War Department
cow 10 Louisiana are sufficient TO preserve
the pubic peace should any violation be
threatened
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

THE ANTHRACITE Coal TRADE.-The Phils-
delpna Logger says:
We learn that an effort is being made to Sc
cure tire Joint act On OF the operators IN the sew
era. anthracite regions to reduce the wages OF
miners after the first of January, ard put the
price of coal down fifty cents on the ton a. sil
shipping points The miners, anticipating SUCH
a movement, have already decided to resist any
reduction and strike is not improbable II tie
pre. ent purposes shall be adhered to. 1t Is,
however, to be hoped otherwise, as the conse-
ouences cannot fail to be injurious to ail parties
in interest. There are more coilleries suspended
nov than usual, and if followed by general
strike in mid winter the loss and suffering would
nsces :arily be great. With forbesrance and pru-
dent counses this may be avoided. hat Is
known ~ the Coal Continuation which in
Guides the five great coal producing and carry
ing companies, have rs yet come 70 no cohciu.
sion, 81 far US IL publicly known, a. to the next
years business. Reports are current that some
Of the parties to the combination are IN favor OF
low or prices for the coming coal year, for the
reason ~ is contended that the too high prices
for 1874 have had Il tendency to drive some coz
sumers to the use OF bituminous coal. Other
reasons urged in favor of 4 change OF rates, and,
indeed, OF the whole programme, Is said t" come
from the Pennsy lvsnis Coal Company. q party
tina, has not heretofore joined heartily III the
.'combinstionn are frst-.thst season contracts
are uuwise, and should be discontlnucdi second,
lha: contractors be furnished coal at the pup
lished net prices, leaving dealers to secure their
own profit oy fixing til cir own prices above the
card price, and third, that the highest price OF
the year should gradually recede, SO that the
lowest price, or chesp coal, may be during the
winter, thus avoiding an abrupt fali from lne
highest prices of Nov, rnber and December to
the lowest prices of January and the first
mo. tbs OF spring. AS these suggestions do not
appesr unreasonable or widely variant from the
poicy of the trade for the current year, there
does not seem to be any lnsuperable difficulty to
some harmonious conclusion, and such result
we shall continue TO nope tor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

An intimidation case was tried in Lynchburg
on Monday before United States Commits
soner Early. Rev w. G. Clark, Methodist
minister, of FluvanDa, was arrested on the
charge of intimidating Deputy Marshal Wright
who had an execution against Clark. The evil
deuce showed that Clark had only threatened
to have Wright's official head removed.
There was some excitement, however, at the
courthouse, growing out of Wright's remark
that all bankrupts become such to defraud
their creditors. The case was laughed out Of
court and Wright made to pay the COSTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

THE LEGISLATURE. Legislature was
without quorum again yesterday, and of course
nothing was done. There were but eight mem
bers of the Senate present, and Immediately
after the PRAYER that body adjourned In the
House bill 10 amend the Code relative to
process, and bill to regulate the liability OF
hotel keepers were referred, and that body
also adjourned 1t would have been better for
the General Assembly to have taken the usual
Christmas holiday As it is, it looks bad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

DowSrRoDDES LOUISIANA The address OF
the Committee of Seventy to the people OF the
United States, il view of the action'ot the he
turning Board 10 classifying the election returns
declares that there is no redress through the
courts, because those to which alone appilca-
ton can be made are but the creatures OF usur-
patton, whose existence depends upon con-
tiuua,ion of Radical rule in defiance Of the ex.
pressed will of the people.
Having iailedin all our appeals to the justice
aud the patriotism Of the President and the
Congress, We DOW, as last resort, appear 10
the source of all power-the people OF the whole
country, whose moral Influence We invoke, 10
the hope ofawakening that sympathywhlcn our
wrongs and suferlugs always accorded 70
brave and free people struggling for liberty.
10 the confidence that vlrtuous public sentl-
ment may compel the unprincipled men VINO
are preying upon the vitals OF the State to let
20 their hold, we hope it may react upon the
Executive and Congress, and compel them to
grant us that relief which neither their sense OF
Justice nor regard for the fundamental nstl'
tutions of the country bias been able to effect;
I'VE make this appeal in advance of the hual
consummation OF the great wrong about being
perpetrated upon the people, as we are as posi-
lively assured Of the intention OF the returning
officers to defraud the people of the fruits OF
their political victory as if the act had been al
ready consummated. We are not camorlng,
for party purposes, that one set OF men should
he substituted for another as pubic othcas
Our scpuguanee TO Republican rule in Loulsl-
ana is not based altogether upon the fact OF Its
being a usurpation. Valued as great principles
are. and grossly as they have been violated,
yet it is not for that reason alone that the peo-
pie Of Louisiana are clamorlng tor relief lie
people demand that those elected BY them
shall govern, so that they shall De relieved
from oppression grown in,oleraole; that taxa
ton, which has become confscatlon, may be
hghtened; that hideous and widespread poverty
and dstrust may be removed, and that they
may be permitted 10 live by honest Industry;
that honest government for protection may be
substituted for systeuatzed robbery. For these
reasons We, the downtrodden people OF ooce
free Louisiana, now call upon the people of the
free States of America if you would yourselves
remain free and retain the right OF self: govern
mcnt TO demand 10 tones that cannot be mis-
understood or di<regarded, that the shackIes
be stricken from Louisiana, and the power vi
the Uoited States army be 90 longer USED u
keep horde OF adveDturers 10 power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The Pacific Mail investigation 10 New York
was continued yesterday. Several witnesses
connected with the company, banking instltu-
tions and stockholders testified to system Of
false entries in the books of the Pacific Mail
Company-one fraud OF this character being
for the sum Of sl5O,O00, and another for $780,
900. Other witnesses swore to the identity of
w. S. King, late Postmaster OF the House of
Representatives, as the party who had received
large amounts of money in checks signed by
Richard B. Irwin, and drawn on several banks
of New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The colored citizens Of Oberlln, Ohio, held
a meeting yesterday evening, and adopted re-
solutions protesting against the passage of the
civil rights bill as reported by the Judiciary
Committee of the House of Representatives,
and against "all legislation admitting unjust
discrimination toward any class of citizens -
praying Congress to pass the Senate supplement
tary civil rights bill, which passed the Senate
last session, or lone equally comprehensive. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

Europe bristIes with bayonets, although
peace reigns everywhere except 10 Spain. Ger
many has az immense army; the French army
will within twelve years be increased to $780,
600 men, and Russia will have a standing army
of $50, 900 and reserve OF l,740.000. Austria
could take the field with 100000 men, Italy
with 1000, and Turkey with 100000 Eng
land has 100000 men to defend her soil, and
could put 10000 to so, 900 men into European
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30
[Selected fer the Gazette.
What is B Newspaper

To the question from a child, What is q
lewspaper?' the Dublin General Advertiser
yves the following reply:
Organs that sentiemen play
10 answer The lasts of the day,
hsteTer It be,
Ihsy lit on the kew.
Ard pipe in full concert away.
News from al countries and cimes,
Advertisements, essays and rhymes,
Mixed up with all sorts
OF e. lying reports,
And published ST regular times.
Articles able and wise,
A. least IL the editors eyes,
And logic 90 grand
That few understand
To what in the world it applies
Statistics, Reflections, Reviews,
Little Scraps to instruct and amuse,
And lengthy debate
Upon matters OF state,
For wise headed folks to peruse.
And funds IS they were and are
The bubbles and quirks Of the Bal,
And every week
a clever c-iiique
On some rising theatrical star.
The ages of Jupiters Moons,
The stealing Of somebody's spoons,
The state of the crops,
The style of the tops,
And the wit OF the public bufoons.
List OF all physical ills
Bsrisned By Somebody: pills;
Till you ask with surprise,
Why any one dies,
Or what : the disorder that kills
Who mas got ms ried, to whom;
Who we're cut III in their bloom,
W-o has hsd birth
On TINS Sorrow-staned earth,
And who .o.ters fast 10 the tomb.
The prices Of Cattle and grain,
Directions 70 dig and to drain;
Blu: would take me too long
To tel you in song
= quarter Of what they contsiu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

1t is said that some Of the great railroad com
panies have joined issue with the Pullman Palace
Car Company about their exorbitaut charges
for sleeping accommodations and threaten to
supply these to passengers if the present price
of berths is not reduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

Mr.. B. B. Bullock accideutly shot and killed
himself, at Summit, Spotsyvania county, on
Christmas Day. Incompany with some friends
MIR. B. was engaged in firing at mark, aud
whilst awaiting his turn to shoot put his gun
down, when it exploded, the entire load enter
ing beneath the jaw and lodging in the back
part of the head, causing bis death in few
hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

This weeks London Mark Lane Express
says that the wheat crop Of Great Britain is
above the average, and I'VE shall! enter the
year 1915 propitiousiy. We have had spien'
did seed time. The Continental markets are
quiet. with no change 10 prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

DR.. Chas. Demoor and his brother Hermann
we're arrested 10 New York Monday hight Cd e
warrant charging the i1rmer with killing his
iilcgitimate child, aud tie latter with belGg q
accessory to the crime The mother of the
child Kate Eel, who made the affidavit, is
also uuQer arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The sufferers by the grasshoppers in Kansas
aud Nebraska are receiving substantial aid
from several of the large cities of the Union.
10 New York city quite large sum of money
has been raised and forwarded; and Philadel-
phia and Boston have also responded literally
The people Of many sections of these States
are said to be in most distressed condition,
and the aid is most opportune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

A society TO prevent cruelty 70 children has
beeu torued 10 New. II is not the object OF
the society to interfere between parents and
child, but it is expected to reduce the amount OF
juvenile wretchedocss 10 the city produced By
beggary, drunkenness and crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

Beecher's demand for bill of particulars of
the charges against him has been refused BY
the Brooklyn City Court. This is consider
able triumph for Titon, as it does not compel
him to state the evidence in his possession u0-
til the trial Of the case commences 10 court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The election at Newburyport, Mass, yester-
day, for mayor, in place Of Cushing, elected
and declined, resulted in the choice Of b. +.
Atkinson, Republican, over Eliphalet Griffin,
Democrat, by az majority 10 total vote OF
250
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

At Cincinnati yesterday Secretary Bristow,
visited the Cham Der of Commerce and made a
brief speech to the members, favotiDg return
to specie basis as the true foundation oil 6nan-
cial prosperity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

A second dividend 70 per cent. has been de-
ciared By the Merchants Natiooal Bank OF
Petersburg, making total dividend SO far Of
"a per cent, with the prospect of attaining
foalIy ~ per cent. The Indebtedness Of this
bank was 81, 100, 90. while the assets were
comparatively small and tificult Of availability
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The amount OF broom corn annually turned
Into broous in the Uuited States aud Canada
is estimated ct 1885 tons The stock on hand
% November 18th was estimated ats, 80 TONS
showing deficit Of over 5000 tons, ooe halt
of which will be made up by the crop not yet
marketed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

Among the first measures to be considered
upon the reasscmbling Of Congress is bill
making several important changes in the pres
ent internal revenue laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The second aud last drawing Vi the MaSoule
Relief Association Of Norfolk took place yes
tsrday evening at the Opera House. Colonel
L. d. Starke, stated that the amount to be
distributed in prizes after scaling was s62 800.
The following plumbers drew the principal
prizes: No. ll.545. drew s 800 No. a, 1875
drew Sc. $50 No. f. OU3 drew 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

REMARKs-Wheat Is quiet, and prices are
nomip ally unchanged the small lot OF fair red
offered to-day brought H. Corn is without
material chsr ge; offerings of bit 2+ bushels,
with sales of prime dry. white sample at S. and
mixed and yellow ut So. Oats are quiet and
steady sales ut e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

H. H. Goldsborough, who was recently ten
dered the Office of Appraiser Of Merchandise
at Baltimore, has, it was rumored yesterday,
determined to accept the position at $1,000
ner annnm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

Mrs Anna r. Evans, of Fort Dodge, has in-
stituted suit against nineteen saloon keepers,
to recover $4,000 damages for whiskey sold to
Mr.. Evans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

Gen. Morgao L. Smith, Of Washington, was
found dead ia room il Taylor's Hotel, jersey
City, yesterday evening. Gen. Smith was for
merly member Of Gen. Sherman staff, and
recently Second Assistant Postmaster General.
Mrs. Smith was at Ford's Opera House when
she heard the ocw< and the President, vino
was also there s-ut her home IL bis carriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The proposed reduction of force 10 the Baltl-
more Custom House takes effect Friday. The
names of several of tue employees who are
thrown out in the reorganization of the estab-
lishment are given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

At Philadelphia, yesterday, the hearing Of
the case Of the ex-priest, Gtrdemann, was re.
sumed. According to the testimony bis &C.
counts show deficiency of Sl2l 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

General Sheridan, accompanied by General
Rucker, Major George 4, Forsythe, and Col,
onel NJ. Sheridan have lett Chicago for New
Orleans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

pEMahhiOLL S.iSE' ~ :, u'o'iA~ t'a4S"
has the following:
4 rumor 7evaied quite generally on our
streets yesterday thst Squire Ginle:, o! Cascade,
who was so brutaliy ASSAULTED few days since
by Lawrence Deering wss dead This tn ns
ont not TO be true, a. word received s.. hi office
LAST night from his surgeon informs u. From
the surgeons note we CLEAN fuller particulars Of
tie fair and the condition OF Gintcr Than have
vet been printed. The lever with Hhlcn Deer
ing struck the squire Is shout three feet long,
two inches wide and half al inch thick. He
buried it fully two inches in the BRAN. The
scalp wound is three inches lcng and h If 81
inch or more wide driTing tee fragments OF
bone down into the brain 81 bsta!c e.. Doctor
Francis dressed the wound. he could pat p
finger and thumb without effort into the cavity
of the Uranium. He extracted two pieces OF
skull from the brain one of which WIS l: inches
long by inch wide; the other pieces were
snsller. A piece of the inner plate WAS found
in the basin afterward. No less than one or two
ounces OF brain were disorganzed, scattered on
the floor and over the patients head. Decor
Mcclure, of Dubuque, arrived in Cascade the
day following the assault. In consu tstion aitn
Dr. Francis, they concluded Mt to open the
wound. The patient is resting remarkably quiet
His hearing is perfect, understands everything
said to him, but paralysis OF the organs OF
speech prevents him from speaking except the
words ives" and No" No other part Is par
slyzed; no c impression; no fever AS yet. He
is strictly confined to antiplo8stic treatment II
Ginter gets we'll from sucn Wou2d rs that II
will be one Of the most remarkable Cases on
record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

A LITTLE USPLEA>ANTSE>S. As IT," FL
logg Opera Company va, about 70 leave sun.
day afternoon, 90 the traD tor B Baltimore: Mr..
Carleton, the principal baritone in the com.
pany, approached Mr. Ernest WIlz. who wa
standing pear, and showed the following e1
tract from the Enquirer Of that oaT The
evening would have been one Of the r!ost Gu
ioyable of the week but for at Dexcusabie AID
insultiog display Of temper on the pare OF Mr.
Carleton in refusing to acknowledge al encore.
He has iue Voice. but il was we'll Tor tim
that the audience was in IA good huuor.
Mr.. CarIetno asked: 3D. y9u Know what
blasted fool wrote that
Mr.. Wilt said why do you ask is it
not the truth =
Carleton replied that it was "a Id lie. !"
Whereupon Mr.. Wiz slapped him in the
face Carleton did not return the boz" say
ing that Mr. Wiz was sDa~r than tiu-".f
Whercupoo Mr. Wiz affc7e'i 70 Ga on to 3 IL
timorc with hin, ADD Civ: LIN any satl>iac-
ton he required. Tie iraio moving Il At his
moment, prevented any further words, AID ih.
affair ended. Mr. Wi.;z Cd Dot writ" the par
arraph quoted, bur as he had APP rovel the
criticism, he felt lmpei!cd to resent the lusu;
as one offtrod 10 hiu-tlf. Mr.. Car. etoo :
display of temper took place Christmas
night, in the second act Of ii TroT&t0,e. -
Rich. Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The Berlin tii:!a Gazette publishes BIS
narcks circular note of the 18th Of May, 1872,
which was read in the secret session OF the
Won Amin trial. Il does Dot declare that be-
cause OF the declaration Of the dogma OF lntal
libity of The Pope it is desirable that the pow
ers should take steps towards concerted ac-
ton in view Of the next papal election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

SH1ss s co
Successors to Sanue! Hartley
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHAE1Si
No. IS Union street,
Ale1sndris, VS..
r. Ps-ticuls. st.el,ion paid to the selling o.
FLOUR. GRAIN and sll kinds .: COZ NIEI
PRODUCE. and filing sl orders for GROCh.
RES, GUASO. PLASTER, SEEDS, &C..
&C. st the lowest market rates.
@Agen:s for the ssle Of james 5. We!ch'
celebrated brands OF FA.NIL Y FLOUR.
@-Ageats for the sale Of the "RO CND 1Cf
ETDRICLIC CEMENT" jan ST
J. BaopERS. !. LASsos
e. No. II King street,
A,e1andria, VS..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTs,
Wholesale Des.ers in
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand general assortment OF
Cordage, Tar, Pitch, Nails, Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
ALI orders and ccnsignments promptly attend
ed TO- and goods forwarded without delay to con-
signees on arrival.
Agents for Duponts Gunpowder
XXX Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portston line. I'M "!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

\ RICH wine dealer residing 10 London, re-
ceoIy, on his death-bed briog in great distress
Of mind. acknoa edg to bis triends that his
agony was occaSoned By the nature OF the bust
ne>s he lad followed for years. He stated that
it had been bis habit 10 purchase al! the sour
wipes he could, and by making use Of lead and
other Gc,eferou> substances 10 restore the
wre to paatabe taste. he said he had no
doubt tina, he had been the means Of destroy
ipg hundreds OF lives. as he had tor some tine
;ic"i the Injurious effects Of bis mixtures
on those Who drank them. He had seen
instances If his kind where the unconscious vic
tlus OF his cup!d!ty, after wasting AID declio-
ing for years. despite the best Of medical advice,
went to their graves poisoned by the adul;erat'
cd wues be had sold. This mao died rlch. But
alas, what legacy did he leave bis children.
Chauncey Rose. of Terre Haute, Inilaoa
made donation yesterday to institutions 10
Gated there Of $3.50, 900.
40 Indiana husbaod has muIcted his mother
iu-taw IL 500 damages for alternating the aztec
tious Of his wife.
It is row said that Mr.. Spinner is shortly 70
retir. FROM the Treasury Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The Baltimore Gazette thinks that the Rad
icals will yet pay dearly for their Louisiana
whistle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The receipts from customs, at Baltimore,
last week, were in excess of the receipts at
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30

The House Committee on Public Lands, ca
the day Of adjournment, submitted report
upon bill to aid 10 the construction OF Dar
row gauge railroad 10 Alabama, which was laid
upon the table. The report is OF importance
as declaring the opinion Of the committee that
20 new grants Of laud for building railroads
ought to be nad. The temper Of the House
is such that it does not seen possible that any
of the various subsidy schemes, nov being
messed, will receive favorable action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-30
PARK,
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

N - s;, nv
The tax bill. for 1874 have been placed II ny
hands for collection The time for payment =. -
limited by law to March lst All persons ave o.
earnestly requested to come forward and s aiI
themselves additional trouble and costs. W.
be at my office, in the Court House rntji
p. N. JUN W. 49, Sergeant
dec q oi'5