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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
Congress-.

Iu the Senate yesterday the House bill auth
orizing the secretary Of the Treasury to sus-
pend work on the public buildings at this dis.
erection was passed. A bill was introduced to
pay for the losses sustained by certain persons
by the st Adams raid. A bill was passed
amending the charter of the Union Pacific
Railroad in certain particulars. The Postotlce
Appropriation bill was considered and an
amendment adopted authorizing the POstmas-
ter General to designate clerk in his Depart
ment to act as Superintendent OF free dellve-
ry." The provision allowing the reports OF the
Agricultural Bureau to be carried free was
stricken out. Ten thousand dollars WAS APP
test the Lee breech- loading guns The House
bill to aid in the construction of telegraph
line from the Missouri river to the Pacific oceau
was passed. The joint select committee
on the District Of Columbia submitted
their report. The committee of confer
ence on the moiety bill submitted re-
port The House amendment authorizing the
production of books or papers IN court Is retaln-
ed DEPENDENTS are allowed to appear and tes
tify in their OWE behalf; imprisonment not to
exceed two years. The Senate amendment ex
tending the forfeiture of the entire package
containing the article tainted with fraud, but
forbidng the forfeiture OF the entire invoice, is
retained.
10 the House Of Representatives bills were
passed for the relief of savings institutions hav-
ing no capital, and doing business solely for the
benefit OF depositors; declaring the qualifca-
tons for territorial delegates; for the relief of
owners and purchasers oil land sold for direct
taxes in the late insurrecionary States. A bill
was also passed increasing the number of Com
missioners of Claims to Eve, aud extending the
time Tor filing war" claims to July 4, 1875.
Thomas Nj. Gunter was declared eutited to the
seat now occupied by w. W. Wiltshire, and
was sworn in. The conference committee on
the bankrupt act submitted report, which Was
adopted. The chairman of the committee said
the questoB for the House now to decide is
not whether the bankrupt act should be repeal
ed, but whether the present law should stand
in its present form. The evening session was
occupied in the consideration OF bills reported
from the committee on invalid pensions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

The DISTRICT INTERNATIONALLY report
of the committee Of Congress to investigate the
affairs Of the District of Columbia recognizes
the wrong done the people by the improper
management of its affairs. The committee re-.
view the management and direction Of District
affairs, and express the opinion tina, ''the pres.
ent endorsements of this District, and the
serious complications which now environ its
finances and affairs, are primarily chargeable
to the attempt early made by the, authorities
placed over 1t 10 inaugurate comprehensive
and costly system of improvements to be com-
pleted in brief space of time, which ought to
have required for Its completion several years. :"
1t is stated that the board of public works had
entirely disregarded the law OF Congress, which
absolutely prohibited contracts from being
made in excess Of or 10 advance of appropria-
tons, and has expended or contracted to ex-
pend more than $l2, 100000 10 excess of the
estimated cost of the proposed plan ofimprove-
ments. The recommendations of the commit
tee provide for the abolition of the present
form of government, the appointment of a tenn
porary commission to manage the affairs of the
District until proper government can be
shaped tor it, the funding of the District debt,
tax OF three per cent. upon real estate 10
Washington, two and half in Georgetown
and two 10 the county outside to maintain
the District government for the year ending
june SO, 1875, and the settlement of the pro.
portion, of the expenses which should be borne
by the District and the United States respect
lively. Little or nothing is said 10 condemna-
ton of the perversion of school and other spe-
cal funds for so long time as was shown in
the testimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

The House of Representatives, yesterday,
concurred iu the conference report on the bank,
rupt bill, but With manifest reluctance. A ma
iority of the members are 10 favor of absolute
repeal, but being convinced that the Senate was
lust the other way, and would concede but little
they accepted some amendments curing glarine
defects in the old law The most important
amendment was that reducing the fees to one
half the amount now allowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

There was considerable surprise created IL
Wall street Yesterday by the announcement OF
the suspension Of the banking house OF Turner
Bros, long regarded as conservative aud SUBJ
stautia concern. The liabilities of the house
are not stated, but the suspension is said to
have been caused by their having been lden-
tilted with Western Railroad, and this course
is adopted for the protection of their depositors
and general creditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
ALEXANDRIA,, Y a.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE II, 1874.

The new conference committee OF Congress
on the Currency bill held TWO sessions yester-
day, and the members express some confidence
that they will come to an agreement 1t Is
suggested that the committee may come to the
conclusion to incorporate as one OF the man
elements of the bill clause providing for the
withdrawal Of fifty millions Of the present bank
circulation of the East and its apportlopment to
the South and West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
SHIPPING .IEH:.S,

SHfI>fxsNN we ~ -.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JUNE II, 1874
Sun rose ............4 81 Moon sets...".....l0 IS
Sun sets ........,.7 "a High wster.."...W ~
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake Norfolk, 20 F A
Reed. She reports passing but few vessels in
tie river-one louded schooner, aground off
Ragged Point.
Schr w & Lewis, Georgetown, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Annie NJ Allen, New York, to American
Coal Co.
Schr Herscy, Boston, to J p Agnew.
Schr E 4 Kirk, Jersey City, by American
Coal Go.
Schr james Buchanan, Baltimore, by VIM A
Smoot.
Schr W B Chester, Boston, by Hampshire &
Baltimore Coal Co.
MEMORANDA
Schr Eugie, hence n Wilmington, n c., 18Th.
Schr Maggie j Chadwick, hence, at Boston
Is h.
Schr " Fl Jourdsn, hence, at Providence 18th.
Scbrs G. l. Cranmrr and A rchpr i Reeves, for
this port, cl, AIRED III Providence 18th.
Scl,r Alex Young, for this port, cleared st
Newport l4th.
Schr Virginia Dare, for this port, sailed from
Havrc de Grace 18th.
UNDERGOING REFAIRs.
The scbr p Morrison, which was slightly
injured by collision with the schr Ida May on
the 18th instant. is undergoing repairs By the
Alexandria Marine Hallway Company and Is
almost ready to receive her cargo. The Ida
May whose injuries are more serious, Is also
undergoing repairs by the same cou pany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

Matthew McKown VS. Simpson, commission
ers' report confirmed aud partition ordered at
cordugly.
Peter Goodng's administrator vs. S,atou;
report of partition colh med
Kipcheloe VS.. Hickey; decree for sale and
resale of land heretofore sold.
Milton Malott vs. Barrett's heirs; decree for
deed under contract Of sale.
Kelley vs. barrow; decree for sale; s. +.
Beach commissioner.
Marin Pebble and Hammock VS.. Thomas
Nevett; former sale resciuded aud resale or
dered.
L. Hinde vs. J. w. Casey; injunction dis
solved as to the collection of money due, which
is ordered to be paid into court.
D McCauly, &C., VS.. McWliams; decree Tor
sale; Thos. R. Love, NJ. D. Ball, and Thomas
Moore commissioners.
Richards vs.. Thornton; report Of sale con-
| 6rmed.
4. G. Fi;zhnghs administrator vs.. G. Bla
den; account ordered
Walter Powell, &C., vs. NJ. j. Worster; de
| cree confirming report of dover assigned to
Rein 0. Smiths widow; setting aside Of rs
signmeut Of dover to Mrs. j. A. Ne!s1n, and
decree for sale; H. w. Thomas and Thomas
Moore commissioners.
Foin Greer VS.. Fairs children; commission
ers' report confirmed, and rule VS.. purchaser OF
land to show cause why resale should not be
made.
w. II. Thornton VS. Joseph Thorntou; in
junction dissolved.
Moore vs. Mellep; rule against purchasers.
Haislip VS.. Marders; sale; II. w. Thomas
and Thos. Moore commissioners.
Saunders vs.. Adams; referred 10 commits
sioner for forthwith report; report returned
and confirmed.
r. H. Cockcrille VS.. ditto continued until
the 22d June, then to be heard 10 chambers at
WarreDton.
Chapman VS.. Broughtor; report Of sale Gu
6rmed
Howard vs.. G ,oding aud Broadwatcr Us.
GunDelFs estate; DEGREES for resale nlsi. The
proceeds of sale of personal property made by
ruling in this cause, falls On the graotor in the
trust deed.
Battsile VS.. Green; sale confirmed if pur-
chaser makes payment of first deferred pay
meDt.
Murtaugh vs. Murtaugh; recommittrd to
commissioner for further report.
Coleman s trustee VS.. Colemau account or
dered.
Summers vs.. Middleton; decree for COM
plainant.
| Homella and Sheng vs. Epler; commissions
ers' report recommitted.
Bushrod Gunnes administrator VS. 3. Gun
nelrs heirs; account ordered aud Inquiry as to
the heirs of Bushrod Gunuell
Sutherland VS.. Deuty<; cause referred for
further proof
L. Lloyd, &C., vs. Draues executor; rccciv-
er appointed to rent the land belonging 10
Robert DraDe's estate.
SandersoD w. Kelley; sale ordered; NJ. H.
Wells and D. L Smoot commissioners.
Bruin vs. Javins; resale ordered
Creighton VS.. j. B. Farrs' heirs account
ordered
NJ D. Ball, &c vs.. D. f. Ball, &c; alias
rule awarded against purchaser of land.
B. Lewis VS.. Samuel Benbry; partition or
dered.
Crump vs.. Taylor; exceptions to commission
ers' report sustained aud case recUmmlfcd.
| Q.
| COUNTY COURT.
The County Court for Fairfax county, Judge
Saugster presiding, met 90 Monday and ad-
journed on Tuesday. Except the bonding of
the several township officers chosen at the re-
cent election -neary all of whom gave the re-
CURED security nothing of interest TO the pub
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
Cy.yYL CU.H.nERCE.

Arrvals-Boats Msyield s. Heston and j K
Ray, t. individuals Andrew jackson, Clark and
William Smith, to American Coal Go.
By River-Boats d l. Taylor w K Shaw and
W Grant, jr., to J P Agnew; W NJ Price,
Lurttto, A Mills, Mary Mack, NJ O Conner
and F F Davis, to Hampshire and Baltimore
Coal Go.
Departures Boats Il Faile Scotis, d Cron,-
we'll Annie Bell, K II Miller, A Sherm IN Jno
Spe' man. Richard Bender, Hutton, j Spen-
Ger, j Ray. May field & Heiston, j w Morris
G. kdgey, Nj Resley and American Flag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
Bad Roads.

To the eo1itor of the Alecaudriu Gnzettc::
GREENWICH, PRINCE WILLIAM Co., June
Is, 1874. Do me the favor to insert the Gu
closed original notice. If the roads were no
worse than the spelling would not complain
but uufortun ately, the whole system is worse
than either. How long this part of the State
is to be cursed by the state of the stock law
and the state of the roads is question | should
like to put forciby before the inhabitants OF
Prince William county, Yours faithfully,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

The celebration Of St. Johns Day, which
will be participated in by the Masous Of Vir-
giuia, at Charlottesville, on the oath inst, pro-
misses tie be the grandest occasion of the KIDD
that has occurred n the State for years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
to attend final celebration of the Phenix
Literary Society of William and Mary College
90 the I'd OF July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

The suits Of Clark, Dodge & Co.. and others
10 New York, against ex-Collector Joshua f.
Bailey, to recover taxes amounting to $4,000,
paid to him by them under protest, has been
decided by Judge Woodruff, 10 favor of the
plaintiffs. Other similar suits are pending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
MARRIED..

In Washington, on the 10Th instant by Rev.
B. +. Bittnger, at the residence Of her uncle,
w. S. Waters, Mr.. LANDON CARTER to
Miss ROSE NJ. CARTER, both of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

Do not be discouraged. fyou have dyspep-
STA or any disease of the Liver, there is long
life of happiness before you, if you only use
Simmons Liver Regula tor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

Gov. Taylor, of Iowa, has appointed j. S.
Ryan, of Milwaukee, Chief Justice ofthe State
Supreme Court, vice l.. S. Dixon, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
June Is. 1874.

Mister mcsen weren't you on the road and all
on your farm over sixteen years d on tusday
l6 Comensn at elies ford sevan clock q. IN. and
let them bring good shvlcs or goo hiilens hoes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

RFMARKs.-Wheat is nominal; receipts are
very limited, with sales Of small lot of iar at
l25. Corn is active and firm, ard prices are la
&c better offerings of lila bushels, with sales of
white at SO. mixed at Is, g. 81 and 81, and yell
low at 76 Nothing doing in Rye or Oats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
~ SUMMER A Al r;lr ENI'

asaas.sILa4slgGa OF THE
oIHaMnR PILOT BOY, Capt. Jos. WHITE
On and after June 9th, 1874, the Saturday
and Sunday trip TO Mnttox and Currioman will
be discontinued.
The Tuesdays trip for Msttox and Currioman
viii be- made us usual.
EVERY THU RSDAY an EACUk SlON
TRIP will be made to Glymont and Dil's Pa-
vlion, aiIl riding special attractions for family
purtics and otuers t. enjoy Il day OF pleasure
vi on the Potomac river Boat leaves her wharf
for this trip ut $50 a. H., ard returns ut p m.
The Pilot Boy has been thoroughly overhaul
ed and rcttted, and i: in complete order, being
one of the safest and most comfortable, us well
rs the fastest boats the river
Her officers are all experienced men, and well
known to the travelling public. No cit TT will
be'spared by them or the owners to make the! e
trips worthy Of the patronage Of family and
social parties
A fine PA o has been placed in the saloon.
Special arrangements made on these trips with
Church and Sabbath School parties
The Boat will stop at Stewards and Tolson's
wharves going and returning.
Excursion Tickets-Round trip to G!ymont,
fifty cents; round trip to DIPS Pavilion, one
dollar; children, to II years of age, half price;
children under years, no Oh nge
iel7 F. A. REED, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
EDULHTFDNHL.
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND Me
v CHANICAL COLLEGE.

VIKGINIA ATKICU LIU hAL AND M II
Y CHANICAL COLLEGE.
TO CONTRACTORS.-T Building Com
mittee of this College will receive sealed progo
sails until JULY lst for the mar ufacture VI ON +
TO TWO MILLIONS OF GOOD HARD
BRICKS-the number to be at the option OF the
committee the bricks to be burned by Novcm
Der lst. Payments will be made as the WORK
progresses. and the contractor will be required
to give bond and security for the faith vi per-
Torrance of his contract. The committee re-
serves tho right to reject I'LL the bids:
Proposals should be addressed to '. +. Shop
herd, 6ecretsry Board Visitors.
H. BLACK, Rector.
", 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

DlhcAsUuTS, D., 10 l-tth
TLIFFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL,
~ NEAR MARKHAM STATION,
FAUQUIER COUNTY.
Terms $3.50 per scholastic year. No extra
charges. Apply to
REFERENCES:
The Clifton Preparatory School is one OF those
noble high schools prep ,ratory TO the UNIVERSE
ties of which every Virginian should be proud,
and the success of which every lover OF sound
learning ought earnestly to desire. The well
known scholarship, skill and experience of its
Principal, Mr. r. J. Amber, renders the school
worthy of the liberal patronage OF those VINO
seek thorough training for their sons.
CHARLES 5. VENABLE,
Prof Math. Univ. Virginia
We endorse the above recommendation OF
Colonel Venable
j. JOHNS. Bishop of Virginia.
F. NJ WRITTLE, Asst Bp Va.
SCHELE DEVERE,
Prof Mod Lang Univ. Va
B. l.. GILDERSLEkyE,
Prot. Greek Univ Va
VIM E. PETERS,
Prot Latin, Univ. Va.
II tske pleasure in recommending Mr.. r. j
Amt Ier's school to the public
Z. S. JoYSEs,
Prof. Mod Lang Wash and Lee Univ.
Markham station, je 4-t2m&tWlaw2n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
NIX y GUODS.

nAMECE, PUCHY AND LLAMA LACE
~ JACK ETS.
Another large invoice ut
NY 2j d. f. WILMER cos
CUPPLIES FOR his SEASON.
- MAY Sth.
Sword Handles, Crusaders md other style.
a large assortment Of PAR ASULS and II
UNI BRELL ASreccly cd from the mahulaclIr"'
this morning.
myS d. +. WITMERCO.
DLACk GRENADlN ESA splendid Hn"
ID received this morning
my IL ID. +. WILMER 20
CIIlRTS! SHlRlH'
y We are furnishing All of the --latest styles,
made by measure, and fit guaranteed III every
instance B SONS one. two or three ply, ~ de-
sired. Call aud have your measure taken
mvS D. f. WITH Ek ca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
LINE CASSlMERES AND CLOTHS.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SUITlNnS

A full line of GENTLEMEN'S GOODS u
No ~ King street. .,,
A beautiful assortment of BLACK DOE
SKIN CASSIMERES, French Cloths. Fan&
Casslmeres ard CoAtings, the new styles a"
Neck Tics, Scars, Cravnl>, Linen Shirt C"I''
and Wristbands, Shirts. Tired Gloves thr'"!
best and second quality Kid Gloves &c, &r'
Dealers IN this line will do well u "H"'mi"
mn ROBT J. WOOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

ECLIPSE CORSETS-Only 80 cents-~@ ~.
T. is consolidating made special arTai r.
1nents regarding the above standard article, .
are enab.d to offer thu1n 1T ~ cts. The" '"''
sets are not comp scd of artificial bone, ''; -
genuine article. Those desiring Corset, W.
we'll to examine the "Eclipse;" also our '!1'
standard brands. ,,...
PRETLFELDER & BENDHElN
jsn9 Dry Gonds Emporium. l4l hHt =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
NEW GOODS AT G. c. BERKi'S.

Cambria Edgings and Insertings, 'rli'"s''
Collars and Cuffs, Silk, Leather and kN,''.
Belts and Buckles, p. arl Silk, Steel AMI "i"''
Buttons in great variety, Cnrscts Ladies """.-
AID Children Hosiery KID Gloves, oh" H,"'
twn LutL1ns Psrasols and sun Umbrellas, "h
. pren, variety of other goods. np u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17

DOISONS-Poiscns for Rats Mice, Reaches,
i Bed Bugs &c q. large assortment of all
the most % ,,ular kinds received and for sale by
i.l7 T.. S. LEADBEA TER i BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-17
COUNTY COURT.

The County Court for Fairfax county, Judge
Sangster presiding, met 90 Monday and ad-
journed on Tuesday. Except the bonding of
the several township officers chosen at tic re-
cent election-nearly all of whom gave the re-
quired security nothing of interest TO the pub
lo was done
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-07

ward must be continually Increased
or JOHN drops his apron and flies the
track. We might fare even worse.
But this fact is apparent: we have got
the best Service in the Kitchen the
bronze servant will ever render. lie
is going down still lower, for he is on
the down grade. He understands the
household necessities and has learned
that even less service than he renders
will command more pay. He has 10
sympathy nor practical interest in the
welfare of his employers and no Man
DARN in his native country better un-
derstands the squeezing process than
JOHN il his new home.N What is
wanted in Los Angeles to-day is -four
hundred well Instructed young women,
trained under he eye of such a woman
as Mrs. HODGE. We could Mt once
Can we not start an institution of the
kind here? We have the offer from
one man of the room and the fuel and
he says his wife will attend every day
to assist in instructing, and there is
not more competent or respectable
lady in Los Angeles. We have heard
some women (who are not girls say
they would be glad to take instruction
from a good French or American cook
who thoroughly understands his busi-
ness; and we are not sure but that half
the housewives in this city would be
greatly benefited by u few lessons in
the kitchen. Now have we not benev-
olent men with means who will con-
tribute enough to employ the cook?
Let us hear from our liberal men Of
Los Angeles We feel assured the
means can and will be forthcoming,
provided sufficient number of girls
make application. Therefore we in
vite all the girls who wish to receive
instruction to send us their names; we
promise not TO publish them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-07
A Much Needed Institution.

q II. @.
Within a few weeks, from four to
five thousand young women and girls
have been instructed gratuitously in
range of household and kitchen duties,
of which they were before PARTLY or
wholly ignorant. The instruction
they have received in this short time
has raised them from state e-of penury
and dependence to an Independent po-
sition, and capable of earning from
thirty to forty dollars per month be-
sides their board. This truly benevo-
lent work a has been accomplished
through the labor and energy of one
noble woman. She had means, and
she saw the great necessity
of aiding the industrious helpless
young women in New York. She
was willing to-. contribute to their re-
lief, but she saw also that the benevo-
lent associations had failed to accom-
plish the much needed object. She
hired a cook who was master of his
trade and rented a room, then adver-
tised that she would give instruction
gratuitously to all the women and
girls that would attend. The cook
would prepare his dishes and lecture
at the same time to all present, ex-
planning all the processes by which
such dishes are prepared. Inthis way
he went over all the list of all the
most desirable dishes, turning them
out ready for the table. The girls saw
the process, and learned it. The con-
sequence was, five thousand girls, who
could at best earn but four dollars u
week before can now earn three or
four times that sum. The name of
Mrs. HODGE of New York will go
down to posterity as benefactor of
her race. We presume this will soon
become o permanent institution in all
the thousand cities of our country.
There is more need ,of such an in
stitution in the cities of California
than any place we ever saw. The San
Francisco Bulletin says: "On this side
of the continent our houses are filled
by Chinese servants. They come like
the plague of Egypt, and they are re-
ally as much of a plague. One in
ten of them make a .tolerably good
servant, the other nine are not fit to
be in any decent house. They have
learned the art of rendering the
least and poorest service for
the largest reward and this re-