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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

R. D. Bush, Treasury Department watch
man, committed suicide by shooting himself in
the mouth at his home in Washington on Sat
urday. Family trouble is the reported cause.
Last night D. R. Seiders, Treasury Depart
ment clerk, died in a cell at the central police
station while Intoxicated in which condition
he had been for week. He was ftty-hve
years OF age, and had been in the department
fifteen wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 3l.-As the traiu on the
Iron Mountain railroad which left here at 9:45
this morning came in sight Ut Gad's Hill sta
ton, one hundred aud twenty miles below this
CITY, at 1870 this afternoon, it was slgnalcd to
stop. The switch was turned and the train
run on side track AS the train stopped
Conductor Afford stepped off to ascertain what
was the matter, when he Was confronted by a
man wearing mask, and pistol was placed
to bis head, and he was marched off. The en-
gineer, fireman, mail agent, express messenger
aud other train men were then seized by five
masked aud heavily armed men, anu also placed
under guard
the robbers then went through the train
and took from the passengers $1,000 and a
large amount ofjewelry. They also took from
Adams express about 81 900, aud rlted the
mails. The robbers then leit in southerly
direction, and after the release of the train
men the train started south. The. robbers left
a note on the train, recitng in detail the man-
ner of the robbery and the amount OF money
obtained. The note is signed by Ira a. Merrio.
The robbers offered no violence to any Que on
the train, and did no harm to the train men.
Further particulars Of the train robbery at
Gads Hill last evening are to the effect that
the robbers real purpose in stopping the train
W
the Clearwater Lumber Company whom they
expected to be on the train with $1,000, but
he was not on board. Alter they mad seized
Conductor Afford and the other train men and
placed thcm under guard, one of the gang
passed along the line OF the train, Furnishing a
pistol, and commanded the passengers to keep
quiet, or they would kill the conductor and en-
giueer. Part Of the band then robbed the eX-
press and mail cars, taking only money. They
afterwards plundered the passengers.
There were five ladies and several children
on the train. The total amount obtained, in
cludiug 81 $50 from the express car, was
81, 344 They took only gold watches FROM the
passengers, and returned those OF General Su-
perintendent Morley, who was on the train,
and Conductor Afford, because their names
were engraved on them. The robbers also
took $500 from citizeo of Gad's Hill. Tie
thieves are unknown, but it is thought clue
to their Identity has been found. The we're
traced to Black river, six miles west of Cad
Hill. but the trail was lost there. The Sheriff
of Wayne county is 'eudeavoring to organize a
posse of men at Piedmont to scuur the country
for the robbers. 1t is understood that the
Postofice Department and Adams Express 20.
will take active measures to capture them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

OUR IMPORTS FROM GREAT BRITAIN One
of the most hopeful signs of au improving f.
naucial condition 10 the country is the decline
of imported luxuries. According to the report
of the Bureau Of Statistics there was consid-
cradle falling off IN the importation OF the prin.
cipal articles of British manufacture for the
year 1873 as compared with the previous year,
and particularly during the last months Of 1873.
Take cotton piece goods, for example, and We
find that in 1872 1851, 1856 yards were i'm
ported, while in 1873 the humber of yards was
100, 500, 345 So We might 60 through the list
of imported articles and iud corresponding
reduction Iron, however, is specially worthy
of mention. In 1872 there were 467, 304 ton,
of railroad iron, 64,555 tons of bar, angie, bolt
and rod iron, and 1875, Isl tons of pig iron i'm
ported, while 10 1873 the amount was-rail
road iron, lS5, 7O2 tons; pig iron, lO2 ga tons,
and bar and other kinds of iron, 25,0O6 tons.
This is difference of over So, 600 QUO in iron
alone. If we can continue to reduce our i'm
ports and increase our exports the exchanges
will be more in our favor. and this would do
more to bring down the premium on gold and
carry us to specie basis than all the proposed
legislation OF Congress. IN Y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

Mr.. George H. Gilmer, whose Illness has
been announced, died at his residence at Pitt
syvania Court House, on Saturday. Judge
Gllmer was a son of the late Peachy Il. Gilmer,
OF Albemarle county. H. resided for many
years in Pittsylvauia county, aud was for some
time Judge Of the Circuit Court 10 the circuit Of
which Pittsylvauia forms part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

A strong movement Is now on loot to get
Attorney General Williams out Of the cabinet.
There are two powerful Influences working to
this end, first, those who thiuk that the good
name Of the administration is at stake if MIR.
Williams is to remaia as a part Of it after the
recent disclosures, aud second, those who want
his place 10 the cabinet to carry out certain
projected new political and personal comhlna-
films
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

A special dispatch to the Memphis Avalanche
from Jackson, Mississippi says the question
as to who shall be Senators from that State was
settled by the Republican clucus to day. Is.
II. Bruce. coored sheriff of Bolivar county, was
nominated for the long term, and H. r. Rose,
by acclamation to ill Governor Ames' uuexpir
ed term. A number of Republicans boted the
caucus, aud combination is forming to beat
Bruce, which may succeed at the election,
which occurs on Tuesday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

The New York Journal Of Commerce re-
marks with reference to the decline 10 imml-
grafton that it means loss which the country
can least of all afford to endure. The New
York Legislature is therefore urged to defeat
the bill to increase the per capita money from
81 80 to So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

REMARKs.-Whcati is quiet and steady oiirr.
ngs of l2CS bushels with sales of white Il: 10
for good ard red at $50, lGO lc3 It's, i7O and
III Tor fair to very good, and Us for prime lot.
Corn is frmer; offerings of 3oiS bushels, wiki
sales OF mixed at 81, 6S 50 and 10, and yellow ..
III Small sales Of Rye ut o. Oats are IN.
changed; offerings to-day OF 22S lushcS no
sulcs reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

The trial of John NJ. Resley at Cum erlan1,
Md, on the charge Of murder 10 killing with a
pistol shot Lloyd L. Clary, some months ago,
has resulted in a verdict of acquitta, which
was received by cheers iu the crowded court
room, and followed up by trlumphal escort OF
the released prisoner to his home in the city
amidst cheers all the way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

The c4uyass for the ucw British Parliament
is now in full heat. Mr.. Gladstone, Mr..
Brgh, and Mr.. Hughes are uaking speeches
for the Liberals, and the Ecry orators are not
idle. Ga Saturday elections were held 10 six
counties The Conservatives gained eight
members and the Liberals out Que. Thus far
200 Liberals aud 8 Conservatives have been
elecfcad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

The grangcrs are alive III Page county, Ger
tain. Two oranges have been organized on the
Hawksbil, embracing many Of the most SUBJ
stantial and thrifty farmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

Barnum is putting up another tremendous
hippidrome in New York, which the people in
the vicinity declare will be dangerous fire.
trap. 1t covers whole square, and is almost
entirely of wood, except the outer walls The
authorities are called upon to prevent its COM
pletion according to the present plan of build
inp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

Twelve irst-class aud four second-cass clerks
of the Quartermaster General $ Ohcs, but on
duty in the Adjutaut Generals Office, received
notice on Saturday that their services were no
longer required. Others were reduced to lower
grades
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

All the States north of US have enacted laws
and adopted measures tor restocking their
streams with fish by artificial propagation, aud
protecting the fish from murderous devices at
certain seasons, by stringent penal provisions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02
NIAIGRIED.

At the residence of the brides hther'on the
9th OF January, by Rev. j. A. Haynes, HEN
EY Il: RAIRlE' Esq, and Mss ALICE 5.
February l, by Rev. j. G. Smith, JOHN H.
COOLIDGE, Ct Washington, and SALLiE j.
DOWNING, of Fauquer county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

A dedication of the Scott statue in Washing
ton is proposed for the 23d Of February, as the
ga falls upon Sunday. The Mexican war We
terans will aIso have celebration upon that
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

SPORTING SEASON OvER.--On Saturday,
the 3lst of January, the Season tor shooting
game 10 Virginia expired. The wild turkeys,
pteasants aud cartridges, can now flap their
wings in the face of the sportsman with lupunlty
as no one will dare to touch feather on their
backs until next fall. Five dollars is the tinc
for breach Of the law.-LeesJurg Washjhg-
tORl0n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

Es-Y NJ q. n. AESIvERsAKY. The XXI
Anniversary OF the T. NJ. q. y. VIII b; held To-
morrow tuesday evening, in the Second Pre-:
byterlan Church, al 7:30 p. IN. l.. Z. kuwiand,
the General Secretary OF tho Philadelphla Asso-
ciatrn, person o. log experience in the work
and an earnest, effective speaker, will make tn:
principal address Of the evening. Prot. john
son, also of PhilAd lphla, mas been engaged 10
re, ort giving bricf statement o. the wock d!
the wear will Il, 80 be rend ,.nd tne Ass cnitlon
will sing n number OF hymns, Sc. director
meeting WI lie held fifteen minutes before the
comm 'ncrnlent .! The r"gu i,r s"rviccs. most
orally To attend. leb ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

70 the Stockholders Of Mc Aierandria Insurance
Company:
The undersigned, n committee appointed "t
your annual meeting, held this da.c, with m
structions 10 examine tn, b)pks, papers, voucl-
ers and securities Of the com any, respectfully
report: That they have performed that duty and
find the report OF the Secretary, as submitted to
your meeting, to b. correct, the vouchers cor
responding with the entries and HI tho securities
in tho hsns OF the Secretary Us reported. Inc
manner in which the books hay; been Kept and
the clear ard concise statement furnished yoaF
committee ref 1T great credit upon Gen. Morton
Mary, the efficient Secretary of the comprny.
: +. OR HEORI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

The Cincinnati Chamber OF Commerce has
appoDted committee to visit Washington 10
protest against the delay in the construction of
the new Government buildings IN that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02
Sialnese Twins.


WILMINGTON. N. G., Jan. 3l.-The physi
clans who left Philadelphia on Thursday to
make au autopsy Of the Siamese twins at Mount
Airy reached Greensboro yesterday. They
were profoundly mysterious 10 their movements,
aud stated that their proceedings at Mruot
Airy would be kept secret until their return 10
Phlade phia. 1t is generally conceded that
the physicians have agreed to pay considera-
BILE SUN for the privilcge.of making the autopsy,
and that it will be done in the most private
uanner. As soon as the autopsy is made the
commission will return to Philadelphia, where
each membcr OF 1t will present his opinion Of
the autopsy before the College Of Physicians
whert, alter it has been duly discussed, Il
scientific report will be made for publlca tiou.
4 photographer accompanies the medlca' men
to make front and rear views of the bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02
UESTERN CROP REPORT

CINcISEArI, February 1.-The National crop
reporter contains to-day estimates in relation IT,
the percentage Of the LAST crop OF corn remaining
in the h lnds of producers january Is and cs,i-
mates of the nu ber OF stock hogs IN thu hands
Of feeders ut the same dt.e, i'll comparison with
the quantity and number on hand Il: the CORES
pondng date OF 1873. In relation 10 corn, he
States OF Illinois, Iowa. KANSAS Ohio and Wis.
consn, which prGdu ed in 1873 upward. Of
3o2 OVO 0JU bushels, the average amount on hand
At the date named is est mated alta tracton l,'ss
than 80 per cent or III approximate quantity Of
10 ,0UJUcO bushels.
The ave age cn-umpton WAS very uniform in
all tie S,u'c, being highest in all Wisconsin,
where il WAS sixty per cent. Tn" unu 'ualy mid
weather in all localities has aided largely in
keeping d ,wn home consum ption, and the COZ
ditlon vi the stock is generally better than wls
anticipated Ill, nth earlier.
The estimates 4pon stock Of hogs are for -
same States named above, and inc .c,Le All aver
age falling OFT twenty-one per cent iron. ,
number on hand ;. year ago. The con!t1 II
the same is cons d,raby below the average, the
high prices pai! BY packers aud the sca7'. II
corn having CAUSED al outflow OF marketable
hogs and stin.lng ol the supply OF food to those
remaining.
The outlook is very slim for hogs for Summer
packing. A COMPARISON Of the average pr!',s
IN the states named December ], 1873, and Jan
uary Is, 1874 shows !. decided Adv.Lcr although
about reached.
PORT OF ALEAA& UrtlA FEBRUARY
SUN RosE..... ...... 7O3 noon sETS.......... ,,
SUN SETS. 30
ARRIVED.
Steamer George II Stou:, Philadelphia, to +
A Reed
Schr McNaughton, Baltimore, to Wan A
Smoot
Schr Bale ,ck Brunswick, Ga, passed up 10
Washington.
MEHORANDA
Schr \ G \ Trayers, FOR this port, c.e red Vt
City Point 1T.
4 schooner is loading At Da-i len, Ga. for this
port
MARINE ACCIDENT.
The Rus sim bark Victor, bound t. Baltim re,
in ballast, is reported lost or Smiths Point.
Her plo. arrived here an oyster boat Ia>t
Saturday afternoon, and proceeded to Ills home
in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

On Friday night near Nashville, Tenn, JOS
eph Briefly aged seventeen was shot dead, while
on the floor with bis partner, by Robert Bates.
The quarrel grew out Of rival claims to the
young lady for the dance. The parties left the
decision to the ladv; she took Bsi~iy, aud Bates
was so cnraged that he shot HIM. Bates es-
caped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

Ga Saturday last focks Of wild geese passed
over this section of country going to the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

DWELLING BURNED. The 6ne brick dwell
ing on the farm Vt Mcssrs Miller, 10 Cupeper
county, near the Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs, formerly the residence Of George
Green was totally destroyed by fire on Wcdues-
day night OF the 18th inst. Mr.. Beatty occu-
pied the dwelling at tie time, and lost almost
his entire household effects. The fire originated
in an old out house, near the building. = War
reut0u Iyf}er
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02
feb pit K. A. REED,

Ms-The Con ercncc Of st. Mary Of the SOCIETY
of st. Vincent Of Paul returns the heartfelt
thanks Of the poor under its charge to McssFa
Henry g. Simpson, Albert q. WhItc William
Gemeny and Thona, NJ. Buchanan, OF the -;
eyandria Glce CLUB, for lhelr time y donation 81
thirty dollars through Peter Wise, esq. It WI!
gladden. many a sad heart, and trust IL "''i
merit for the generous donors the blessing %
Him who accepts rs for himself the :mtlIe't
service ne to His suffering brethren.
feb Z-lt RICHARD l. UAR'E, President.
Gs- a regular meeting Of the HydrauIion
Steam Fir" Engine Go. Will be held IN ,iuc:d"y
evening, February ID, 1874. Punctusl attend
aIce ls requested. BY order OF T. President
lat. BIB. II. e.. CLARK, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02
4 RAND VOCAL AN d lNSTKU Nj EN- !
~ CONCERT.
THE MASOEEC CHOIR.

THE MASOHEC CHOIR.
of Washington city,
will give Concert ut
SAREPTA HALL,
ON TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY ~,
FOR TILE BENEFIT OF
ALIEN. WASH. LODGE, No. y, A, +. y A. NJ
At which q rare treat will be afforded ail lovers
OF tine music.
Ticket. oI I'd mission TO all parts Of the hal
may be obtained at &c stores Of Mes rs. uro. r.
French John y. Field, s. Il. Luut ana Henry
Cook, 1T the hotels and at the hail.
Ticket: - cents each 10 all parts o. the house
feb Z 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

LUNATIC ASYLUMs The Richmond cores
poudeuce of the Petersburg News says The
Senate Committee on pubic Institutions and
the House Committee on Prisons and Asylums
met In the Senate chamber in joint session
Friday eight, Senator Kirk patrick in the chair.
DR.. Stribling was ex imined at length upon the
subject of luna,ic asyums. He was very firm
IN his conviction that a new asylum ought to be
put into operation, and stated that three hun
dred insane of this State are now without pro-
per treatment, The necessity for a new asy-
Ium is made so apparent that members have
nearly all made up their minds that an appro-
priation therefor will have TO be made at this
session"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

A KANSAS TRAGEDY.-LIrT Rock, jan
3l.-On Wednesday night, just after dark,
three men entered the residence of an old man
named McCulster, at Dover in Pope county,
and commenced firing, killing MlcCulIister aud
shooting his wife in the arm, which was afterward
ampuated. Que of the parties attempted to
cut McCullister' S throat after he was shot, but
was beaten off by two young sons OF the MUIR
dered man, aged respectively Is aud Is years.
About this time another son obtained a shot
gun and fred upon the intruders wounding
Que of them. They all then left, but Que was
atterward arrested, and officers are 10 pursuit
OF the others. The affair seems 10 have grown
out of an old feud between McCullister and the
attacking party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

VIRGINIA CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS. The following paragraph appears
10 the Washington Chronicle "A rather sin
gular feature attended the caucus of the De-
mocrats on Thursday evening last. 1t seems
servative members from Virginia, but the lat
ter gentle men were rather reluctant to attend,
alleging as reason that while they vote with
Democrats Of the North on general questions,
yet they do not propose TO allow their political
whecbarrow to be hitched on to the old De-
mocratc wagon, and that in all special measures
looking 10 the good of their State they will act
independently of the party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

MILLER's TOLL ON CORN "A bill has been
introduced in our Legislature to reduce mil
ler's toll for grinding corn from one eighth to
one-tenth. A mill that can grind 30 bushels
Of corn per day is generally estimated to be
worth about $4,000 The interest on $4,000
for one day at per cent. is fraction over 49,
A micr's per diem is about LOO
Aud his board is 25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

REV DR.. MINNIGERoDE. 1t is said that
Rev. Charles Mluuigerode, D. d., rector of
st. Paul's Church 10 this city, will be selected
as the successor of the late Rev. VIM. Spar
row, president of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary at Alexandria. DR.. Minuigerode is
recognized as one Of the abest dlviues in Vlr-
GINA, and from his former experience as pro-
lessor at William and Mary College is peculiar
ly fitted for the position referred to.--Ricl.mond
Wh,g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

y . "
htteen years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-02

part of which must be expended in repairs.
As the maximum of country grist mills is about
80 bushels. it is evident such propretors can
make little on their investments. TO US the
toll of the miller seems little enough as the law
stands, and we trust the reduction will not be
made. The expenses of grinding increase as
the capacity Of mill falls under thirty bush
els; but as the profits OF a mill increase IN pro-
portion to its capacity to grind above 81 bush
els, it might be proper to compel large mills to
grind for less than one.eighh. - Warrenton
Tvd,r
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-05
LUMBER.

Subject to change of market without notice.
WIN. NJ. FOSTER,
On U. p. R. r. track bet. Farnham and Doug
las.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-05
~he Congressional stomach.

l had a curiosity to sound the 40
gregate Congressional stomach.
Downing, aged and respected semi
African, has managed a wholesome
restaurant under the Representative
hall for years. He says that ten
bushels of Oyst RS are sometimes
swallowed in a day. To those who
look not upon the oyster in its placid
shell there are other dainties. From
twelve to twenty roast turkeys, an
average of ten roasts of beef, NUT
ton, and ham about a hundred
pies; a peck or so of salads, and ap-
pies and oranges by the dozen, find
their way down honorable Threats.
Some assistance, of course, comes
from correspondents, clerks, and
visitors, but most of the deglutition
is by Congressman. The solids are
washed down by several gallons of
tea and coffee, and a daily mini
mum of one cask of ale. The tenn
perance element in the Capitol al
lows the use of beer; straining at
the distilled and fermented gnat,
but gulping the malt camel. Down
ing was an intimate friend of Sum-
ner; has enjoyed the personal es-
TEEN of many other men i'm history,
and is a sort Of patriarch among the
Washington colored tIibes. To
bask in in his friendship is the acme
of their mortal life to serve in his
restaurant, with the privilege of
grazing freely through the bill OF
fare,i is their ideal of Aideen.-Wash-
ingtOn Letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-05

spot where the old-time teacher
hunted for brains with the ferule.
The second letter is c, and is applied,
as l said before, to the stomach. 1t
has a double meaning: First, the
application is an agricultural one,
Corn Crib and has reference to
the stomach as being the great re-
ceptacle for Bourbon whisky. But,
brother, do not be diligent in find
ing a home market for your corn.
The second application of the letter
c, my distracted infant, is got hold
of as follows: When one Granger
desires to ascertain for sure if there
Is another order i'm the room he
raises himself gently by the slack
OF the-of his unmentionables-
scratches his off thigh with his near
hoOf, and remarks i'm a voice of
thunder, Are there any Changers
about?' The answer is, !Jeess wax
The inquirer then says, LIE us see,'
letter c. and the other party must
Immediately pull out his stomach
and disclose the brand.
"Ti2ese brands are applied in such
a manner that 1 am enabled to
assure you that they will wash.
L was here interrupted, Mr.. !
Editor, by a vOlley fired into the
open window, evidently intended
for me. Fortunately 1 escaped
without a scratch, and, which is of
more consequence, succeeded in
bringing off my precious manu-
This is about all there is
in the ceremony of any Importance.
| must leave the country at once;
armed men are al my heels; they
know 1 am writing to expose them.
You may hear from me again by
mail, i'll should deem it best to
expose the other degrees. Until
hen, adieu. From your sacred
b. POLE.
NoTICE.-This ceremony of in
tiation is used during the absence
# the lady members. Their in
tiatory ceremonies are entirely diff
erent, being much simplified, as
hey should be.