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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

Tux New ALEXASpHIA CRY DIREcroEr, to
be issued in January, will be y general directory
Of the city ; also giving full snd complete lis:
OF sll Banks, Insurance Companies, Railroads.
Newspapers, Corporations. Manufactures. Socie-
ties, Churches, &c. Every trade, occupation
ard profession will be fully represented. IL vii!
co2.sin full list Of sll Stste and city ctticisls
snd much other vsluahle information for the
use tthe general community. The $;,ea:or
Of business men is respectfully invited 70 the
work. and those who wish to give \ mtre e1-
tended notice Of their business can do So through
the advertising and miscellaneous department,
snd with their co-opeys,io: the publisher hopes
10 make il fsthtul representation Of the bust
meas snG enterprise q Aiexandris. The work
will be octave size. handsomely printed snd
bound. and placed ST the low tsu.e Q: 81 80 per
copy ~ subscribers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

December 18TH, by Rev. D. F. Sprigg. B. Z.
JENKINS sid MARTHA Z. JENKINS,
both of Alexandria,
On the 9th instant, :: the residence q: The
brides father, b. Rev. .. G. Besll, ". I'll -.
F. kINES to Miss ELBISA kEARN>, o';2
Of Fauquier county.
On Decembs. Oh, 3: B-oad Ru1 B.p:,,:
Church, by Rev h. h. Wye-, Dr.. b d. AHH-
FOOT anc Miss MIN Me 4. MOSS, bot. q.
Buckland, Prince William county. Va
December ls., By Elder T. ". Newma., NJ:
EDWARD L. FAIR 10 Mrs. ANNIE E.
GAVVETT, ST OF Prince Wil.lam county, Va
December Sd. st the residence o; NJ. Pei
Fullerton, by Rev. Ge rge W. Williams, "
JOHN h. BRADLEY and Miss ARTlN ACIH
CATION All OF Fairfax county
At the residence o: tae brides father, De,@Gn
Der is. 1874. by Rev b. 2. Dulin, ~: AL
FRED y BRADY ana Miss u AIRY +. A. :
HUGH, 81 o: Prince William county, Vs..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

From Eicksburg we have statement by It's
leading aud Influential citizens, of both political
parties, ia relation to the recent troubles there.
They say that for several years past the city
and county government has been 10 the hands
of ignorant and corrupt officials, W bo have
plundered the treasury and set che laws and
rights of the people at defiance. The evils
were endured in spirit of torbearance uutl!
forbearance ceased to be virtue, aud they
were impelcd to resistance By the iustlct of
self preservation. Gov. Ames and other Otl
GERS of the State Government melted the ne
groes TO attack the whites, and the latter de-
Tended themselves, their families and property
against outrsge. Ames is charged with scve-
raj violations of the Constitution and laws OF
Mississippi, aud is held responsible for the loss
of lite occurring through his interference with
the rights of the people of NckSburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

\ bill has been introduced in the State Sen
ate TO authorize the Virginia Military Institute
to borrow sum not exceeding 100000 and to
issue certificates of indebtedness therefor IN
sums of 500, OF any multiple thereof payable
to bearer, redeemable 10 twenty years, or III not
less than FIVE years, at the plaSure of the board
of trustees, and bearing interest not exceeding
per ceptum per annum, the Institute to con
vey by trust deed, mortgage or other manner
all the real estate held BY or vested in said cor
noratlOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

December l4:h. s: : - s. n, Of me;nh-an j.
cro,Ip sfter y severe Illness of six days. +. tc5
REST. eldest son OF FrsnSliE Ii. and Be':@
Harpe-. aged year 10 months and Il cay.
"a swee: lower cslled 10 bloom in Pasaist.
Thus the oveiest, gentlast purest,
Death. relentless claim. ~ MS.
F.ai! our hopes when seem hey slr:::
Who would love world ike THIS
as- rs funeral will take place from ~ -
rents residence, No g. south Lee -, on L.
dsy afternoon, Il Z: clock. The friends .. :..'
.amiv are invited 10 st:end.
II B.l,i,nS-e. on ,2.h month l2:h, RICHARD
NJ. JASNEY, formerly Of Virginia, II TIE o.
ves- OF his sge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

10 the Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims, it is held that where a party, claimant,
is beyond the limits of the United States, and
it is impossible, at the time OF making the pc
tition, to procure his oath, that the oath of
bis authorized attorney is sufficient to make
his petition admissible, provided the facts of
such absence and inability to procure such oath
are set out in the petition or in au annexed al
fdaYit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

Governor Chamberlain, of Maine, appointed
some ladies' to the office of Justice of the
Peace, whcrcupou legal proceedings were be-
gun to prevent them from entering upon the
duties of their positions. The case has reached
the Supreme Court Of the State, which has
rendered decision adverse to the ladies.
public lite, us the Court holds that they may
occupy any office created by the Legislature,
hut pot such rs arc established by the State
Constitution
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
4 writer in the Richmond Dispatch urges

A writer in the Richmond Dispatch urges
upon the Virginia Midland Railroad Company
1.-THE propriety of inquiriug into the expeden-
cy Of obtaining right Of way in direct
line on the most practicable route from Orange
Courthouse to Charlottesville, for the compile
ton of said road between the two given points,
from the latter of which now emerge what is
termed the Lynchburg extension, now reached
from the former via Gordonsvil!e, iutersectlng
the Chesapeake aud Ohio railroad at right an
giles at the latter point from which point both
lines are daily running by schedule at different
intervals at great peril to IFS and property.
Besides, this change of route will not only be
great gain of time, but will avoid also that
expense the Orange aud Alexandria Railroad
Company DOW has to undergo in the charter
log of the Chesapeake aud Ohio railroad from
Gordonsville to Charlottesville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

Tho Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg News says: MIR. Brooks was taken off
to Albany to-day. He expressed to your cor
respondent desire that he might die sooner
tkan be made to boar this great shame. Mr.
Brooks was treated with every consideration
aud courtesy by the officers of the city Jail, aud
they, Ms well his fellow prisoners during his
stay, learned to like him aud to pity tho great
sorrows which have come to cloud his declining
years"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

The Court of Appeals of Virginia, it is ex-
pected. will this week hear argument 10 the
case Of the Commonwealth VS. GoodSons. in.
yolving the constitutiouality Of the Merchants
license tax The merchants have been paying
tho tax quietly, most Of them having forgotten
that the subject is in litigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
VA.
4 TRANSPORTATION BoARD.-As will
MONDAY, DECEMBER IA.

TRANSPORTATION BoARD.-As will be
seen BY the report of the proceedings Of the
Legislature, a bill has been introduced 10 the
House of Delegates which provides tor the ap'
pontment of board Of commissioners OF trans
por,ation The object of the measure IS to
constitute the Governor, Secretary OF State
and Treasurer a Board of Railroad Commis
sioners, with all the powers and duties that
the Board of Public Works have as to the su-
perrision, examination, control, direction and
management OF the railroad corporations OF
the State They are TO enquire carefully lpto
their condition and management, with refer
epce to the security aud Accommodation OF the
mbiic. and their compliance with the terms OF
their respective charters. They are to ride
free wherever they choose to 20, and whenever
any road needs repairs upon its bed or rolling
stuck, or when change 10 the location or
plumber OF stations or rates OF transportation OF
passengers or freight seem to the Board deslr-
able, they must 50 advise the company, and
report to the Legislature annually. 1t any city
or town desires an Inquiry into the condition
aud management of railroad company within
such city or town the commissioner must IN
vestigate the complaint, and they must oe
promptly notified of any accident by which
personal injury or loss OF lie Is suHereo' auo
are required to make an Immediate investlga
ton. The several railroad corporations ope-
rating railroads within this State shall, at all
times on demand, furnish the commissioners
any information required concerning the con-
ditiou, management, aod operation Of the rail-
roads under their direction and control respect
lively, and the rates for transporting freight and
passengers upon their railroads. and upon rail
roads with which their railroads respectively
have connection in business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
The EHerndon Tragedy
From the Manassas Gazette.


Another one of the victims of the terrible
Thursday night tragedy, Mrs. Herndoa, died
Ga Wednesday night Of last week. Justice VI.
W. Horton took her dying declaration, which
was to the effect that after having quarrelled
with her husband at dark about the meat he
was accused ofSteaiing, Fouks returned an hour
and halt afterwards, and 10 an excited man
ner demanded the meat which bad been taken
from him. Her husband and Fouks had then
got into a fight and she showed Fouks out Of
doors when she heard him excaim lit would
She turned to 60 back from the door ADD was
struck By Fou!kS and Knocked senseless Drs.
Leach and Snoot who held post norton ex-
animation states that she had two cuts suppos-
ed to be made with the edge OF the axe, one Of
them trauSyerSely across the forehead four
inches long, extending to the brain, which was
sufficient to cause death. She was perfectly
rationale on Monday, and her testimony goes TO
show positively, that Fouks who is DOW in Jail
committed the deed. On papers in the drawer
trom which the money was taken was the marks
of bloody fingers, showing that robbery was one
Of the Incentives TO the murder. Old man
Herndon, it is said By his physicians, is sinking
rapidly, aud his death is hourly expected. He,
too, now declares positively that Fouks did the
deed.
The colored people of the ueighborhood are
terribly excited at the brutal murder of the
little coiored boy, and threats of ynchng ere
iudul sed in. Feuks is terribly excited in Jail,
and is almost constantly crying and praying
There was a considerable amount Of gold coin
10 the drawer at the time the gresnbacks were
taken Which was not disturbed. The stolen
mouey has DOT been recovered. nor has there
been any effort TO discover it that we have
heard Of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

1t is reported that the COMMITTEES on Roads
of the House of Delegates is engaged in per-
tcctiug various ingenious devices 10 break
down the railroads of the State. Considering
that the railroads csu now barely subsSt that
their debts are heavy, that their patronage is
light aud their trials and trihulstiouS immeas-
urably great, the Legislature had better turn
its attention to matters Of greater importance
than what are now termed railroad wars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

An Erie, Pa, dispatch states that Is. I.
Erway and n &. Adams, the couRterteiters,
who have been passing bogus tens ofthe Trad
crs' National Bank of Syracuse throushou, the
latter county, have been arrested. They are be-
licvcd to be o part ofthc Ballard gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

There is trouble in some OF the churches 10
Baltimore. A difficulty which arose between
Rev Messrs Gilbert aud Sonmer pastors OF the
'Christian" churches nearly two years since cul-
minated at public meeting at Raiue's Hall on
Saturday evening, where Mr.. Sommer read
long statement of accusations against Mr. Gill
bett. The charges brought are OF conduct un-
becoming Minister the PRONUNCIATION OF false
hoods and of improper familiarity with females
The statement embraces some direct charges on
the authority OF persons who profess to have
actual knowledge OF Mr.. Gilbert's alleged fail
ings. MIR. Gilbert publishes card IN which
he denies all that is charged against him, and
says he will follow it with complete vlndlca,
ton of himself. The Methodist Protestant
congregation of the Broadway Church refuse to
part with their pastor, Rev. Joseph Wilson.
The Preslden. OF the Conference placed
stranger in the pulpit yesterday, and the con
eregston left him to preach to nearly empty
benches. 4 meeting Of the church member:
will be held tonight, with a view Of seeking
peace by removing the church outside the Ju
risdiction of the Conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

\ Berlin special states that the trial Of on
Arnim shows that the dispatches and letters
sent to the New York Herald have been copied
and are now being used in evidence against
Aruim, who testified that he did not even know
the uamo of the Herald correspondent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

Bishop CumminS. of the Reformed EpiSco-
pal Church, delivered au address at Masonic
Temple, in Baltimore, last night, which was
an exposition of the necessity, according 70 his
views, tor the establishment OF new branch
OF the Church He announced that efforts
would be made to form congregation in that
city, for which purpose future meetings would
b., held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

The Committee on Finance Of the House Of
Delegates were TO have met to-day TO consider
the proposition OF the Mackiunon Compsuy
tor recapi,aliEing the debt of Virgins. Mr.
Maury, who not long ago visited England and
found out something about the feeling of the
boudhoier$, has been invited to appear before
the committee 10 give his views
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

The photograph of a child. supposed to be
Charlie Ross, has been received at Philai elphia
from Chester, Illinois, and it is the impression
of the Ross family that the real child has been
r,cnr,r,2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
SpECIAL BARGAINS IN DRI GOODS.

Fourth Trip S>-:h RS >esso2-C2oce t'>eIS
:l- Christmas Ho.i;syS-Dec Il. II.
We invite genes, s::ec.:o- . on. ls-ss 81!
s::-.c:;va SIX :: S:spie sac Domestic Dry
G>,:s. v.-c1ase; c2es2 SD vii. Dc sol! >:
?rpQ.s- p.tte$
No::ca J. gwen % COUNTY, merchants rs: va
opa- :,-:sv saG - c.I:-yw some so pieces
;ss,.cr!t.sy: aa.: few s:y.e PRINTS. va-v;-s =.
PRICES :ro... :: - i0!c- Also bls2ks:>, F.a2-e.s
Ii2ssvs. T!cs.2ss, P.a.i Al. Pal. Dt2.ss:cs
81 W.1,!e-. Gcc-s .. every tesc:!y.-,-
o.. .s:sl >:ncS en- o!sce< choice Ho-s:sG
Dress Gy,oGs 5. -, e.-s>-: s,.-w>o. P.aIcs,
Sre s-li sil-wnc, Ca>cUe.-s .: -sw shades CH!-
a.tG Mreai-$ sc DA.e1rIS, vt-y SGpe7;c: stN@.S;
high .-<:.e SacS Si.kS : s-e>. as-saia; Nsvy
b.ua SD Sisck Masterpieces. very prpC.a.,
biscS AipAcas sai Moaa.-s specis:y.
D. ?. BSASHHAE,
Il s. HupME -,
is< Il ll> MEX s., A.eIH:Gs.>> -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

KING kALAKAUA, as has been stated,
reached Washington on Saturday. His Majss-
ty is suffering tlom severe cold contracted
duriog his hurried railway trip across the Con-
tinent, and kept to his room yesterday. If he
is well enough to-day he will be presented at
the White House and received By President
Grant
Yesterday Secretary Fish called to see the
King, but did not do so, owing to the sickness
of his Majesty. He, however communicated
message from the President to the effec,
that the President regretted exceedingly to
hear Of the Kings indiSposition, and that, al
though the President was suffering himself
from severe cold, he would have called upon
the King if his Majesty had been in coDdi-
ton to receive visitors. TIE Secretary also re-
queSted q message 70 be communicated 70 the
king expressive OF his Own sympathy, and
hope that he would soon recover his accus-
toned health.
The Hing. being an educated mao, speaks
pure English. His utterauce is deliberate and
his manner disnihad and kind. showing the
good breeding OF gentleman. He Is tall and
heavily built. with full. mmobile face brown
swarlhy complexion. sparse Burnside whiskers
and moustachs. brigh, black eyes, aud soft
curly black hair. His features are, naturally.
in repose. He is easy sod never surprised,
while his manner is en,rely devoid of all hsu-
tour. halakaua wears load OF rings 90 his
fingers, some OF them OF striking beauty. His
uniform for state occasions is that Of q general,
the sword being Turkish eimlter, studded at
the hilt with diamonds rubies ADD emeralds,
all of great price. This sword of state was
IN the custody of 50 attendant
Il is ssid that besides aiding the negotiation
OF reciprocity the object OF the King visit is
believed TO have aoother significance. Great
Britain has for some years been looking 10 the
obtaining Of toothoid upon some more Of the
Pac ic OCEAN islands. and among Others the
Sandwich lslauds They are, however on the
direct line of communication between the
United States aod China and japan. and this
country. it is held, could NOT afford to let them
pass under the protection of Great Britain or
auy other Eu1opesa power. The Havaiisos
themselves would prefer terms With the | nlted
States rather than with shy other country. and
the movements Of the h!us will therefore De
jealousy watched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

\ Sslsc: committee Of Congress is 70 iuveSti-
gate affairs in Mississippi, L,ui>ians and Ar
kansas. Their term Of office will expire before
they flush the Investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

cs>Tha MS. .sa-s .: he 'Csico Tvs Ps7:y
asvs .eeeive,: 80 maay ra.5a! :scaa<:s i. me
oa,o:a,.<es % ca. -: "Wednesday evening $:
:!:+7a-.: houses IL is;:es. rs: :@sy tes- so1,e
cnsy bs ove-i>,se, SCI :aey therefore .sq~-<:
S. who wish - be cs..ei To- - .esre Q: hATe
is: :Ae;- as1.ss \: re :::cs .: he G~-e::a,
where is: wi. De KEEP, s>,.ly ;" "~:@e<Iay
-,--;- Gee i y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

TuE PHSS MoS;nLr. q Pnisislphis, 10.
December, hiss been received. Contents: The
Month: Outlines Of Penolosy; Scai.i,7s Jour
nsl; Some Recon, Helps in the Study Of Sasks-
pssre; Whist would Tyuisll be a.? Training
Schools for Nurses The Prophet, &c. Az IL
.ere>tins aumbe. OF very instructive periodical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

We hsvs received copy Of NlCKS FLosA:
GrlpS, beautifully engraved. The GIN:a i.
published quS7.erly =, - els. = yeSr--,he chesp-
Is: publication in the county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
CANAL COMMERCE.
MARRIED..

Ar-ivsls-Boats Mrs c Z Charles and h
Mott, 20 Hampshire and Baltimore Cos! CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, Deer. H..

Sun rose.............7 S Moon sct$..........iU -
Sun sets ...............4 IS High water.....,p W
ARRIVED.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore to B Wnest.
She reports passing three coasters in tie river
bound up.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia 70
Reed.
Sieamer Pilot Boy, Cu7riomsn, to + A Reed
PASSED Up.
Schr Stephen Morgan.
SAILED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, by + \
Reed.
Schr NJ Richards, New Haven, By AmerI-
can Coal Co.
echr T j Lancaster, Boston, by w A S,noo:.
MEMUEASDA
Steamer Utility, hence, 81 Norfolk 10th.
Sshrs Rising Sun and 4 E Smyrk, hence, =:
Norfolk 10Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

REMARKs.-W heat is active and very firm 10.
best grades; offerings Of 1872! bushels, with sac.
o: white at ITO, l20 ID, Us and rs for ordinary
to strictly prime, and red at lis, l25. l-G H.
l2S, 1870 and 1872, according to quslity-ls.tec .or
choice Corn is firm, snd prices are lac bette;
offerings OF 1892 bushels, with sales of white ::
50 and ST. and mixed 81 IS, -, s and So. Uac,
are very active at an advance; Offering. Q: -
bushels, with sales at 60. 65 ana GG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

TIE finest aui cheapest Clothics House in
m, city ). DEALHAM $
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

The common council committee of New
York are taking the initial steps for the recep-
ton Of King Kalakaua.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

A Washington dispatch states that Judge
Swayue authorizes the denial of the statement
that he is TO resign his seat on the Supreme
Beuch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

The best Of Business Suits. very cheap, at
DEALHAMS
Save 20 per cent BY buying your Clothing at
DEALHAMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
rUOICE MAINE POTATOES.

DOCA SALT HOCh SAIL
Il ROCK SALT.
l. store sac :o- safe b?
". !. SNOOT
Gee Him >Lor: =" =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

CAPg COD CHANBERHIES, Lays-. ) >
= i leacis Al! >e-..esS R>i>ics. pine 60"
art Lemon Pee. &c, Sc. .: =s.s . ,,>
-. :. {. MILSG ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

NEWSPAPER PoSTAGE The portion Of the
recent po.,ctnce rssu ssicn for The prepayment:
of postage 90 newspapers aud periodicals. II
latiye TO county papers, has been modified s.
follows: Newspapers. "wiihou; regard 10 ire
ouency Of issue, ooe copy 70 each subscriber
ac,uslly, for the time being, residing u the
county where the same are printed. are entitled
10 pass free Of postage through the mails, bu;
the rste Of postsse on the saue. excepting
wsski.s. when deposited II = !s::er-carrle.
ofi,e for delivery by The cthcs o. is csrr;srs,
shall be uniform 81 one cen. each. WetSs>,
when sent through the mails or deposited in
carrier. Office 10 the county where printed
shsil be weighed IL bulk aud bs subject 70
pe;tsse OF TWO cents per pound. to be prepaid
st the mailing ctice By Specia! adhesive stamps,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-14

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