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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09
OBITUARY..

Died, al o'clock, this afternoon, at his resi-
dcnce, on Prince street. in this city, CHARLES
WHITTLESEY, Esq, Of the age Of abou! 30,
Of Brghts disease Of the kidneys. G.ss-1hc fu.
neral will take place from his late residence" 50
Prince street, tomorrow Thursday afternoon,
at ! oclpck.
Mr.. Whittiescy was n native of Connecticut,
where he ;rracticed als profession n lawyer tor
several years. He had for time occupied tie
position of judge of one Of the courts of that
state during the war he served rs captain in
a regiment from shat state. At the close Of his
term Of service he established himself rs y law
yer in this city Il c edited the Stat" journal for
short time before tne removal of that paper t.
Richmond, and contIr u"d as such editor for
some time afterwards AT Richmond.
During the administration of Gen CANDY he
was the Attorney General Of the State BY his
appointment. In 1863 he WAS the candidate Of
the Republican party Of this District for Con-
gress in opposition TO Hon. Lewis Mckenzic
Since then Until Il snort time before his d"atG
ne practiced his profession III this city, pri:c-
pally in the u. S. Courts.
Dir. Whittesey WAS gentleman of high
scholarly and legal attainments and Christian
character He bad endearcd himself to u large
circle Of friends, and commanded the respect Of
the community in which he lived.
He leaves widow and one son, besides tho
sister and mother of his widow, who were Men,
bers of his family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09
Congress-.

To the Senate, yesterday, bill was intro,
duced to fix the salary of the President Of the
United States at $25, 900 after The term of the
present Incumbent also directing the Postmas
ter General to cause to be constructed liue vi
telegraph between Washington aud Boston,
via Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
Hartford, to be operated in the postoffices in
those cities by persons to be appointed by the
Postmaster General. A resolution was intro.
duced asking the President to communicate
the names Of all civil aud military officers who
are in arrears to the government, with the
amount Que by each; also to state the number
of acres of public lands and the amount oil
bonds or money granted railroads or other in
ternal improvements. A bill was introduced
to enable the Supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia to proceed with its jury business
Notice was given that the bill to amend the
customs and internal revenue laws will be call
ed up ue1t Monday.
10 the House CT Representatives a large
number of bills were introduced and referred
among them bill to reduce the Presidents
salary to S25 900; to extngulSh the Indian title
to the Black Hin reservation; to substitute
United States notes for issues ofnatioual banks;
making valid before the treasury all permits
to purchase products of the iusurrecicuary
States, granted by the President during the
late war; to authorize free banking; to contn-
ue the improvement of the Great kauawha
river 10 West Virginia; abolishiDg the use Of
stamps on checks, drafts, &c; and to amend
the enforcement act The select Committee of
Investigation into the Affairs of Arkansas
made report, which was ordered to be print
ed and recommitted A joint resolution to
continue the board appointed to audit the debt
of the District was reported from the Commit
tee on Appropriations, and will be called up
to-day. A DILL was passed regulating the pay
ofpersons appointed to examine national banks.
a bill regulating suits by creditors against
banks going into liquidation was reported, and
its consideration postponed. A bill declaring
the bridge over the Missouri river, at Omaha,
part of the Pacific Railroad, was discussed
until the expiration of the morning hour. A
bill offered by Mr. Beck, prohibiting any mem
Der of Congress from acting as counsel or attor.
ney for defendants ir suits by the United States
tor. revenue frauds was passed after short
discussion. The bills on the calendar were
passed over until Mr. Kelley's CurreRcy bill
was reached. Mr. Kelley made speech 10
favor of his plan for the issue of sos per cent.
convertible bonds, exchangeabe for greenbacks.
Mr. Butler advocated the bill, which was OPP
posed by Messrs. Garfield. Dawes, and Cox;
and Notwithstanding the warning that Pres-
dental veto doomed up 10 its path, the bill, af-
ter being slightly amended, was ordered to be
printed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09
HiWS OF III Il DAY.
0 To sho,o the very age and body Of the Times

The purser of the steamer Crescent City, ply
ing between New York and Havana, was ar
rested at New York yesterday charged with as
sisting in smuggling twenty thousand cigars.
1t is alleged the cigars 10 question are those
which a customhouse officer aided in getting
through the customhouse in an illegal manner.
Both are under Indictment for the ofeuse.
The strike of operatives in the iron works at
Troy, N. Y, ended 90 Monday, the proposed
reduction of wages having been accepted. Sew
eral workmen were brutaIly assaulted BY
"strikers. " Fifteen thousand men are out Of
employment at pittsburg, occasioned by the
strike there of iron puddlcrs
Governor-elect TiIdeu, Of New York, is re-
ported to have announced to his friends the fact
that man who held au Office under Governor
Hoffman will be fatal to any aspirations for
preterment under the coming administration.
At Halifax and St. johns the Boards of
Trade have shown disposition to oppose the
proposed Canadian Reciprocity treaty with the
Uolted States The conditions are considered
unfavorabIe 10 the Provinces.
The ministers Of the Philadelphia Conference
of the Baptist Church held ceu:eunary meet
ing in that city yesterday.
The Ohio Senate yesterday adopted rcso-
luton directing inquiry into alleged discri NINA
tons of fast freight lines.
Commander VIM. B. Gushing, Of the navy,
has become insane and has been removed to
the Government Hospital, near Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

From New Orleans it is reported that trouble
is apprehended there Oh account OF the Return
ing Board counting OUT several Democrats
chosen at the recent election. Lieut.. Governor
Penn has arrived to call caucus to determine
the policy of the whites in case of emergency.
1t is stated that the committee OF seventy will
act in the matter of the returning board on
Thursday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09
Va.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9.

The report of Mr.. W. +. Taylor State AUD
;tor. inst made, estimates the expenses OF the
government for the year ending September
Goth, 1875, at Sl,2S9, TAT 5O-not including
the interest on the public debt. he believes
no more than per cent. can be paid on the
States debt and no less would be accepted by
her creditors; and estimating at that rate places
the total of expenses and interest due January
and July next, at $685. 97 40, OF which
sl5e, 1874 Y has been paid since October lst'
1874, on account of overdue interest, and
$50, 1868 56 on account of expenses of govern
ment. The Auditor reprehends the practice
of extending the time to collecting oincers' as
doing 10 good to any one, and creating much
embarrassment. He endorses the scheme OF
Treasurer Hunter as to taxing personal prop
erty, but thinks the present tax bill WILL pro-
duce sufficient revenue to meet government ex-
pepses aud pay four per Ct interest on the State
debt; and he thinks the prompt payment OF
four per cent. will keep coupons SO near par as
to prevent speculation 10 them for the purpose
of paying taxes. He advises taxation by use
of stamps, and reports that as the last oyster
law did not 20 into effect until May lst, 20
revenue has been derived from that source.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

D. S. DELAPLA:E. w. II. FoWLE
nELAPLANE s. FOWLE,
~ Late OF Beckham, Delapiane s. Co..
No. II King street,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
For the sale Of
FLOUR, GRAIN AND ALL KINDS OF
PRODUCE.
Orders for Groceries, Seeds, Fertilizers &c,
filed a. market Rates
Agents for the celebrated JAS. S. WEIGH"
FLOUR.
Local Agents of the American Coal Co. for
the sale OF their CUMBERLAND COAL.
dec Sly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

Mr.. Books bill prohibiting members of Con
gress from acting as counsel or otherwise against
the United States, and regulating the appear
ance and compensation of claim agents, was
passed by the House of Representatives yester-
day without dissent. A section containing
similar provisions was attached to the Moiety
bill, passed at the last session, but was stricken
out BY the Senate, which body will probably
defeat the present BILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The Mark Lane (Londou) Express, in its re-
view of the breadstuffs market, says the weather
throughout Europe the past week has been
wintry. Many of the Russian ports are closed,
and will remain so until spriug The European
wheat markets have been firm, and fuctua
tons generally small. In some places rise of
one shilling is reported. 1t thought the low
est rates for wheat have been passed. The
weather everywhere is favorable for the new
arm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

j. P. Brady, member Of the Virginia House
of Delegates, reached Washington yesterday
with charges that Stowell, "a representative from
this State, sold padetship 10 the navy. They
will to day be presented to the House of Rep
Sesentatives. Stowell is Radical Republican,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

Crosby, the sheriff Of Vicksburg, and the
cause of the recent riot in that city, has re-
sgued. In apprehension of further disturb
ance, several companies Of militia have been
ordered to report at Vcksburg to assist in pre-
serving the peace. About fifty prisoners are
in Jail. Scouts from the country report all
quiet for miles around, and business gradually
being resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The Conservative members of the British
Parliament are looking about for successor to
Disraeli in case ili-health should oblige him to
resign the Premiership. The London World
says meeting was held last Saturday, and it
is asserted that it was far from being harmo-
NOUS, and the Earl Of Derby had a very slen-
der majority. Indications were that the Duke
of Richmond or Marquis of Salisbury would be
the choice Of the so-called reactionsry wing of
the party. There was also manifested at the
meeting considerable difference Of opinion on
one of the ecclesiastical bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The suit of Tihon against Beecher was call
cd for trial yesterday, and again postponed uu-
til Monday next There was skirmlsh be-
tween the counsel for the plaintiff and defen
dant, the former charging the latter with a
desire to delay the trial. The motion for bill
of particulars will be heard on Thursday, aud
if it is granted TiIton's counsel profess to be
able to furnish it forthwith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

III the Senate, on Monday, bill was pass
ed to provide a uniform cancellation Of the Ger.
tifcates of the debt Of the State.
Bills were introduced by Mr. Thomas to in-
corporate the Protestant Episcopal Educational
Society in Virginia to amend the Code con
corning the fees OF the Attorney-General, and
10 amend the first section Of the till to incor-
poratc the Protestant Episcopal Theological
Seminary and High School.
Bills we're also introduced to appropriate
$4,000 for the erection of luoatic asylum
at Wyihcvic, va. and to amend the Code in
relation t. mechanics liens, so as to more effrc
tually protect sub contractors, &c.
The Senate refused to take up the resolution
in relation to special legislation, in order to
refer it to the Committee on General Laws.
a bill to amend the Code, in relation to pro-
cess Of Indictment, Wa introduced; aud the
bill to provide for the collection of the revenue
of the city Of Lynchburg for the year 1919,
passed.
A joint resolution was introduced for the ap-
polntmcnt OF 4 special committee, to consist OF
two Oh the part of the Senate and three on the
part of the House, who may associate with
them competent physician, to visit various
localities, &c., for the purchase or reception by
gilt OF site for the permanent location of the
Central lunatc asylum.
In the House OF Delegates, bills and resou-
tons were introduced, lnstructing the Commit
tee OF. Roads and internal navigation to nves-
tgatc the subject Of way and through freight
aud charges by railroad aDd other iransporta.
ton companies in this State; inquiring into the
expedicncy Of txempting from capltation tax
all persons who have lost a limb in the late war,
or by accident; enquriDg into the expediepcy
Of changing the revenue laws SO as 10 allow all
employees of a mercantile firm which takes out
a sample license to travel aud sell uDder the
said license in all parts of the State into the
expcdicncy Of c1cmptlng immigrants from tax
alton for five years to reduc. the compensa-
ton ofmem bers Of the General Assembly to
four dollars per day ; lnqulrlng into the expc-
dieucy Of restoring to active service one OF the
steamers Of the late oyster navy; authorizing
the division ofschoo districts into sub-dlstrlcts,
and to provide for the management the pub
lie schools and enqulrlug into the old sinking
fund Of Virginia
His SIXTH WIFE There was quite futter
among the coored people one night last week
in Fredericksburg, 10 consequence of the re.
por; tha, Bartlett, Street, an old, quiet and well
disposed coIored man, was to be married that
night at the Shiioah (colored church. lie is
reported in the Star as belug 10 his 10th year;
and this as his sixth wte-and she blooming
maiden of IS, Bartlett being Der third venture
In the matrimonial line.
The patient soon feels as if be bad taken a
Dew lease of life, and is oVerjoyed to fud the
depressed feeling dissipated, the costive habits
corrected and new streams of health coursiog
through his veins, by using Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, and good fit guaranteed, at
DEALHAM'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09
being resumed

1t will be incumbent upon the General As
semby of Virginia at the present session to
make preparations to carry into effect the con-
stitutional requirement for complete reassess-
ment of all the lands of the State during the
year 1875, and it is anticipated that the present
valuations will be reduced between ten and tif-
teen per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

A violent storm occurred at St. Petersburg
on Monday, causing much damage. The toe
in the Neva rose nine feet above hlgh-Water
mark, partially inundating the lower portions
of the city. A large number Of families OF the
poorer classes were driven from their houses
Over thousand persons were sheltered BY the
police, and public kitchens were opened to sup
ply sufferers with food,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09
TFX ANDR7A GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

The action of the Common Council, author
izng the City Surveyor to make a new profile
of ST. Asaph street, was occurred in, and
The Board, at $50. adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
A bare quorum was within the bar AID some
four or five persons outside at the regular selul-
monthly meeting last night. The stats after
wards filled up.
Mr.. G. r. Shiun, President of the Board,
being absent, MIR. Lewis Mckenzie was called
to the chair.
A communication from the School Board III
reference to night school ilaviag been read
Mr.. Elchberg said that the CITY was now pay
ing 81 POO per annum, aud he thought that this
was as much as the city cuud afford. He
would like to see the apprentices educated, but
If he had an apprentice and wished him edu-
Gated he would pay Tor it himself.
The resolution was laid on the table.
The bill for grading st. Asaph street (Which
was lost al the last mceling of the Aidcrmcu)
was rcintrofuced by Mr. Bro,le,s
Mr.. Hughes stated that it was understood
that the bill was objected 10 10 the Aldermen
because it did not afford sulfclca; fall between
Princess and Queen streets to carry off lie wa
ter This was not the fact. 1t gave twenty
TWO inches alI--amplc for the purpose, Tor
there was but eleven luches fall between King
and Cameron streets on the same street.
The bill was passed.
NIr. Beach called up the resolution Tor q
pump on north Pitt street near O.onoko street,
aud stated that in extending Pit street u line
spring was destroyed, aud collection was taken
up and the spring vailed up - that well
could be madc. This well was most lm
portant source Of water supply, aod but Tor 1t
| persons living there would have to go cODsldc-
rable distance for water. He hoped that u
pump would be put there.
Mr.. RiShc called attention to the Tact TIA:
it Was announced Ut the last mcctlng that the
appropriation for pumps was exhausted.
| Mr. Lucas thought that Council had refused
to pay for that well, and il they took posses,
sion of it they would in Justice be bouLd to pay
for it.
The request was refused
JOINT MEETING.
The Board of Aldermen here entered the
chamber Of the Common Council, aud the two
boards convened 10 joint session Tor the purpose
of filing vacancies 10 the OVerseers of the
Poor vice H. l. Simpson, "a Ward: Thouas
Dewitt, 4th Ward, ana Il j. Lloyd, Sd Ward;
Thomas Launon aud W. \. Brrwo, of the ri
| Ward; Jesse Sherwood. OF the ID Ward.
and T. B. Pinn and o. G. Whittles.y, OF tie
4th Ward, were nominated.
! The ballot proceeded as follows:
| Sherwood, 10, (cectai;) Lannon, IL; Whit
tlesey, II. (elected;) W. W. Brown, I; plnn, +
Mr.. Elchbcrg withdrew the nomination OF
Mr.. Brown.
I'd BALLOT Lanoon, Is, (eiected;) Brown, 5.
| The joint meeting then dissolved, and :hc
Board adjourned at an early hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The democratic, liberal republican, and anti
monopoly parties of Iowa have united IN call
for State convention, to be held in Desmolnes
on the 18th of June for the purpose OF organ
izing party in time for the federal campaign,
and nominating State ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

Rev. MIR. Glendenning has been removed
from the pastorship of the Presbyterian Church
at jersey City. The Presbytery hold him
guiltess of the main charge Of seduction, but
find sufficient cause in bis relations with Miss
Pomeroy to warrant his expulsion from his pas
tOI8te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The Spanish Minister Of Foreign Affairs
handed to Mr.. Gushing, United States En-
bassador at Madrid, on Friday, note in re-
gard to the Virginius question. An amicable
settlement is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg News predicts that the Legislature will
continue its session four months, which is not
at all improbable, from present Indications
though there is no reason why all the business
should not be transacted in less than the ninety
days, if the members ''stick" and york. There
is too much legislation and such matters only as
are absolutely necessary should be acted upon.
In respect to the continued absence of members,
the News says" Members of the Legislature
should not be permitted to 60 home, except. in
cases of family necessity, and if that rule shall
be adopted the majority of the members will
learn to work and not play at public expense
for the long period of four months"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

Good All Wool Suits, stylish made, at $Iz,
AT DEALuAM s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The proceedings against the consplrators 10
the Washington safe burglary affair, for the
present, came to an end yesterday, the Govern
ment having abandoned the case under the
present indictment on account of the lllegallty
of the grand jury. Mr.. Riddle appeared 10
court and made statement in behalf OF the
Government, and at the same time stated that
his own connection with the case was at an end,
his appointment as Assistant Attorney General
having been revoked. II is said that the 10
tention of the Attorney General is to submit the
evidence 10 the case to the new grand jury, and
upon their Indictment proceedings will be re-
commended. The opinion is very generally
expressed that this will be the end of the case
unless some special action is taken by Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

All goods warrauted as represented at
DEALuAM ).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

An adjourned meeting of the stockholders OF
the Northern Central Railway Company was
held, in Baltimore, yesterday, which resulted
in the virtual surrender Of the road to the con-
troll of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Two reports
were submitted from the Investigating Com
mittee one opposing the Pennsylvania iuhu-
ence, particularly as manifested iu the endorse
mept of the bonds Of the Allegheny Railroad
and the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad; the
other favoriug the proposed lease to the Penn
sylvania Company. A new Board of Directors
was elected, and the resignation of MIR. j. D.
Cameron being accepted, Mr.. Thos. A. Scott
President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, was
elected President of the Northern Central.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, and good fit guaranteed, at
DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

Judge Swaync, ofthc United States Supreme
Court, reached bis 10th year on Monday. He
is therefore entitled under the law to retire
from the bench on full pay He intcds TO DO
20, but las not yet fixed the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-09

The patient soon feels as if he bad taken a
Dew lease of life, and is oVerjoycd to fud the
depressed feeling dissipated the costve habits
corrected and new streams Of health coursiog
through his veins, by using Simmons Liver
Regulator.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-16
BANKRUPT NOTICES.

. 6077 wv
niS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That ON the
u 24thday Of November, a. d.. 1878. 4. warrant
in bankruptcy was issued out OF the District
Court Of the United States for the Eastern Dis.
trict Virginia, against the estate of R. R. Mad
son, Of Dinwiddie county, and state Of Wiz.
sinia, who has been adjudged a BANKRUPT ON
his own petition THAT the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property belong
ing to said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and
the transfer of any property by him. are for
hidden BY law that meeting of the creditors
of said bankrupt, to prove their debts and
choose one or more assgnees of his estate, win
be held at court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at Richmond, Va, before w. w. Forbes
esquire, register. on the 10th day Of january, a.
d., 1874, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
DAVID b. PARKER, -
ueio--A2w ~ us. Marshal.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-16

THIS Is To GIVE N0rucE rh.. -, A..
4 18TH day Of November, a. d., 1873, a warrant
In bankruptcy was issued out of the District
Court Of the United States for the Eastern Dis.
trict Of Virginia, against the estate of F. M.
Wright Co..of Dinwiddie county and State Of
Va, who have been adjudged banlrupts ON their
creditors petition: That the payment of any
aeots and the delivery of improperly belonging
tosaid bankrupts. to them or for their useand the
transfer of any property by them, are forbidden
by iawi That a meeting of the creditors of
SAID bankrupts, TO prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees oftheir estate, will be held
at court of bankruptcy. to be holden at Rich
mond, Va, before w. w. Forbes, esq.,, register,
on the slst day of December, a. d. 1873, at l
o'clock a. m. DAVID n. PARKER
de l3--W2w RI q Marsba,