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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
Letter from MillIobyPrp.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
MiDDLERURG, Va, Jan. II thought that
| would write you few lines to let you know
how Christmas was spent in our town of Mid
dlcburg. Christmas day and the remainder OF
the week passed off Very quietly. 90 Tuesday
and "Wednesday, December 3Jth and 3lst, the
young gentlemen OF our town gave grand con-
cert for the benefit of brass band to be raised
IN this town, aud by invitation We were favored
with the services of the Lccsburg brass band
They cam: over on Tuesday evening, Dec 30th,
by Reamer's line Of stages, and arrived in Mid
die burg about shutdown, and were taken to the
Town Hail. Shortly after their arrival the hall
was lhronged with our town citizens calling
upon the baud, aud a general Introduction took
place, and such another shaking of hands |
never witnessed before. Afterwards a gene
al invitation was extended to all the band, aud
they were taken by our young gentlemen to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
NEWS or Tt4s; DAY
"To sho,o the gerry age and Jody c/ the Ti"rs

To show the gerry age and dody IF the Times :
Mr. William Welsh, Of Philadelphia. who
has given much time toll and money TO protect
the Indians from the combinations that have
80 long pIundercd and provoked them, has ad-
dressed an open letter to the President OF the
United States, in which he makes some start
linz revelations Of utfica tavorltiSm and dis.
honesty against several OF the chief agents Of
the Indian Bureau He refers TO alleged frauds
in the sale of pine lands belonging TO the Fila
ger Indians, and in contracts maize Tor the In
dians and directly charges lndan Agent
Smith and Assistant Secretary Cowan with
participation III these transactions. lie also
intmatcs neglect On the part OF Secretary
Dclano in not looking into and preventing these
unjust transactions
The Archbishop Of Canterbury and the
Bishop of Chichester have both replied, as re-
oncstel to resolutions passed 1T i recent anti
confessional meeting at Brighton. The Arch
bishops reply is simply polite note promls-
ing ito give the matter his most careful coz
sderation. The Bishop replies at some
length.
Capt. Umahart has received a handsome
testimonial from the S,ciety Of Merchant Ven
turers and few citizens of Bristol, Englaud,
for gallant and humane conduct in taking from
the ship Loeb Elru cish'y-a!N surviving pas
scngers othc Vile du tlavrc ana transports
ing thcm to Eng1aod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
ALEXANDRIA,. "a.
MONDAY, JANUARY y, 1871.

The WasbiaS,ou Capital Of the 18th instant
contained some harsh comments on Mrs.
Graut's receiving on new years day. On the
following day the article came to the notice OF
Lieut.. Fred. Grant, and feeling indignant he
went to the residence of the editor OF the Capt.
tai for the purpose of rescnting the insult. lie
rang the bell and scut 10 word by the servant
that Mr.. Grant would like to see Mr.. Piatt
When the door was opened Lieut.. Grant had
a glimpse of Piatt at the far end of the hail.
but word was returned to him that Platt was
not at home bu. could be found at his othcc III
the day time Lieut.. Grant accordingly retire
ed while Platt wrote a note to the Chlcf OF
Police Richards. saying that he had been men
aced BY two rufiianS armed with loaded canes,
and called for protection. Major Richards ac-
cordingy detailed two policemen to guard
Piatt's residence. 1t is said that Platt also
stated to the Chief Of Police that one of his
would be assaiIauts was Lieut. Grant, and re-
ouestcd his intercosSon to prevent breach OF
the peace. Major Richards, in compliance
with this request, went to Gov. Shepherd and
got him out of "a sick bed, to go and see Cen
eral Babcock. \ conference was held at which
Mrs. Grant aud Lieutenant Grant were present,
and young Grant was finally persuaded not to
take any further steps 10 the matter. He sa:d
he had no inteutiou of shooting platt, but did
intend to whip him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
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4 1tA l.!

{ ;oAL' COAL
We have now on hand and arc, cnn:lnnty r."
cciving IT our wharf ani >L0rsgn yards, foot at
Queen streets, ali the best GOALS Known I"
this market. We n..nic in part:
LIkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMpKlS and EAST FkANkLlN Loh-
BERRY RED ASH
JOHNS. from EAGLE VEIN CbLLIEEY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
ZEL DELL, from the Goodrch Collicry, "s
tccIn"l the best IN the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE AS!
ANTHRACITE Goa J., Of SL,muicr Brok-a
Egg StJn" and Nut sizes.
Alsn, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Having ample space, each variety "c Coal IL
kept distinct from that OF others, and L. cs-
pcttiy prepared for family Use. ards lloor-
ed and Coal sent out well scrccncd and free from
slate, 22IO lbs TO the ton Orders ln!t with
Mcssrs. narridgc " Grigg; corner King and
Royal sts., Mt the yards will hrpromptly Iii cd
7. j. NJ EHAFFEI y Co,
iy II Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen 81.
(JoAh' COAL, o"AI'
TO arrive ana "n ,ii,aTl full stock or
Lykcn'> Valley Rcd Ash Conc.
Lorbcrry Red Ash Coai.
ShamuhIn I GAL.
Henry Clay Mine Cox"
Ice Mime Whit" Ash t"ni,
DrI,.no Mine Whit, tt5is :S,nl.
Lenigh White Ash G,,al.
Locus. Mountain Coal.
Chestnut lied Ash C"al.
Chestnut W bite Ash Coal.
West NIrsiniA Conf.
Cumberland Coal.
All Of The best quality, and Tor safe ut lowest
market ratrS-22 10 lbs IL the ton.
Orders lr;L At 81 King street will BIZ PROMPTLY
attended IL. W. \. : MOOT
is lU-tG t'm,ut's wharf, foot of Princess Il.
GGAVlNG disposed: of my interest IN TIE
Al Wood and Coal Yard on King street /"
john LcA.hcrian!, l shall coulnGc The W""d
snd Coai business ut yards the north md
south co,ncl:, III uniu, and Qucri, sts., where
will always br un ha;,. i .uii supply Il the best
quality BED and WHITE ASH COALo al the
different >,z,.> CUMBERLAND CGAL hy the
csrg", car i"'.d ~ rcts'i. ,..,,
Alsu HICKORY, oak and PINE WOOD.
The patronage Of the citizens l. respectfully So
Iicitcl. All order left ut til" Office Of the Alex
andra Insurance Co., No ri KING street, with
Col MAryo, ol nj tinr:iig" & Grgg 5 Drug
store, c"Tncr klng and Royal strr"t,, vii be
promptly ATTENDED, IT,. Weight guaranteed.
~ }-u TliUS. }. MEiI AFFkf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The Aldine for January opens a new volume.
10 the artistic merit of its illustrations the
Aldoe stands at the head of American
publications. With the January number comes
a pair of chrome Autographs after drawings by
Thomas Moran. One is scene from the
"White Mountains, and the other the Cliffs
Of Green River" They appear to great disad-
vantage when compared with the fine wood
cuts by the same artist in the regular issue
The letter press of the Adine for the month is
unusually Interesting. For sale in this city by
Il. Pat. Berkley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The weekly statement of the New York
banks, issued on Saturday, was very favorable,
showing gain in all the items except circula :
ton, in which there was a nominal decrease.
The free disbursements of gold at the Sub
Treasury account for the increase in gold, the
gain in legal tenders being accounted for by
influx of currency in this direction, the large
receipts of National bank notes finding evidence
in the immense increase in the deposit line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

\ New Orleans dispatch says that the Fund
ing bill with constitutional amendments, has
passed the Louisiana Senate by two-thrds vote.
An act was also passed repeating old contingent
liabilities to the amount of fifteen millions
where bonds were not issued, thus wiping out
some twelve old Yarmouth acts. 1t is report
ed that all the railroad Interests are combining
to build roads to Shreveport and Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

BY telegram from Havana, under date Of
10Th Inst, Captain Blakcncy, of the brig Mar
garet, from New Orleans for Havana, reports
that his vessel was overhauled and boarded by
Spanish gun-boat when ten miles off the
Morro that he was required to show the pa
pcrs of his vessel, and that the Don requested
to have the matches OF the brig opened. The
latter demand was refused by Capt. Blakeney,
and the man -ofwar's man left.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
LIST OF GIFTS.
TOTAL, 1900 GIFTS, ALL CASH.
AMOUhTiNG TU.-............."..Sl,A n,n"l
The chances for II gift are rs one To i've
PEICE OF TICKET

Whole tickets, $50; Halves, S25; TcnthS, or
each coupon, 50; Eleven Whole Tickets Tor
$500; -! Tickets !ol 81 900; Is Whole Tickets
for 5000; ~ Whole Tickets for $1,000. No
discount on less iha: 500 worth Of IicNe:s.
The Fourth tiit Concert will be conducted,
in all respects. like The three which have already
been given, and full particulars may be learned
from circulars which viii be sent Tree from this
office - MI who apply for them.
Orders Tor tickets and applications for ag"n-
cics will q" attended II III the order they are re-
ccvcd, and i! - hoped they will De sent IN
promptly tina. there may b. no disappointment
Or delay i. liling hi. Liberal terms givca u
those VINO buy to sell again. All agents are pc
runItorIIy re4urc,! 10 settle up their accounts
ani rctur Ill unso.d tickets by the 2O.h day Of
March. THO. Z. BRAN hETTE,
Agent Public Kentucky, and Manager GIFT
C"ncer,, Public Libr r. Bailding louisville
kcI:ucky dc; lJ-cot>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

DR.. Edward Thompson Leon has been ar
rested in Washington by the detectives on
the charge of producing an abortion on young
lady who resided on Capitol Hill, and who for
some days has been in the Columbia lyingin
hospital in dying condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
Washington News.

Caleb Cushing, it is said, was entirely una
aware of the compliment which the President
had determined to bcstow upon him. lie had
been at work all day settling up his affairs pre-
paratory to his departure for Spain on the 2''h
The first intimation he had of his appolpt,n"nt
was the receipt OF a congratuatory telegram
from friend in New York on Friday. When
the Senate went into executive session Mr.
Sumner wished 10 take up the nomination aud
confirms ii without reference. This was OBJECTED
to. and the nomination was then referred 10 the
Judiciary Committee, who immediately report
cd it back tavuraby aud asked its Immediate
consideration. Que objection, made ~ re-
publican Senator, prevented, and it went over
to the next executive session.
Representative Lamar, of Mississippi, while
at the breakfast table at the Ebbiit House on
Friday morning, complained Of feeling unwcIl,
and soon after rose to leave the room. When
near the door he had a paralytlc stroke, and
would have fallen had not some one gone to his
assistance He was taken to the paror, and
afterwards removed to his residence. As this
is not the first attack of the kind his frieuds
feared it ~ ght prove fatal, but he Is reported
better, and will probably recover.
It's rumorcd that B. II. Bristoc, who was
nominated for Attorney Genera! OF the United
States, and his name subsequently withdrawn
by the President, has been rendered the Span
ish mission, and that in the event of his &C.
ceptancc, his name will be sent to the Senate
to-day.
Thus far this session Of Congress there has
been introduced in the House of Representa-
tives ,O4j bills, and five hunircd in the Senate
-cuongh work to keep busy all the State leg
islaiures of the several States of the Union.
Senator lmuods while in Europe last Spring
and Summer caught what is called the ANS
tcrdam fever He has been in rather feeble
condition ever since, and is rarely able to re-
main whole days session in the Scua :
Washington Str
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The u. S. Senate was not in session on Sat
urday la the House OF Representatives num-
Der of gentlemen ventilated their views upon
public questions, the day being given over to the
speech makers according to the usual custom.
Mr. Arthur. of Kentucky, discussed the Lou
isiana question, while Messrs. Vance, Of North
Carolina, Grassland, Of Kentucky, and Cain,
of South Carolina, each devoted their hour to
Civil Rights Mr. Whitehead, of Virginia.
spoke in favor of reduction of the duty on
tobacco, arguing that the enormous tax upon
that product was a discrimination against the
agricultural interests of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

KALAMAZOO is the very centre Of Michigan
civilization, aud Italian opera is spoken OF by
the citizens as plant of Indigenous growth
and yet bear came in Kalamazoo the other
day and bcsiegcd house with family Of five
persons in it, Rugged a ncighbor boy nearly to
death, aud then chcwed the arm OF a man near
" off before the town authorities could dcs-
patch him with an axe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The Warrenton Index reports that Jones, the
murderer of young Dirkin has been seen in the
neighborhood Of Bealton, in Fauquicr county,
and that he is we'll armed An effort to cap
turc him at night was unsuccessful. The Gov
crnor has offered a reward Of 800 for the
apprehension Of the murderer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The nomination OF Mr.. Gushing, as Chief
Justice, has led to a deal of acrimonious dis
cussion. While the nomination of Attorney
General Williams was opposed on personal
grounds that of Mr.. Gushing is contested on
marty grounds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Jan. y, IL a. No.
For the Middle Atlantic States, generally
clear weather will prevail during the rest of
Monday, followed by lower temperature and
northerly to westerly winds duriog Monday
night. For the Southern States east Of the
Mississippi river, colder and cloudy weather
will prevail with uortherly to eastcrly wiudS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

Coal NEAR AsHIAND.-A vein of btumi-
nous cnal has recently been discovered on the
lands of Mr. John L. Green and Mrs DR..
Wood, about two miles uorth Of Ashland.
Preparations have been made to commence
mining at once. Mules and carts have been
purchased, a huge derrick has been erected,
and the work will be commenced at once
The proximity of the coal to the railroad and
Richmond will greatly facilitate the owners and
probably lower the price considerably
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The Philosophical Sociciy Of Washington has
deemed the meteor Of Christmas eve Subject
worthy of special iuvcSii CATION. and request all
those who may have noticed this body, to COM
municatc with Professor Henry on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

There was meeting Of the Southern and
Western members Of Congress especially inter
estcd in the transportation question on Satur-
day evening in one Of the committee ROOMS OF
the Capitol \ bill Tor the chartcrug of ma
tioual railroad has been agreed upon, and 1t
will probably be presented in the House OF
Representatives to-day by Mr.. Hurlburt, of
Illinois, member OF the Committee on Rail
waysand Canals. As foreshadowed in Mr. llurl-
bu;' speech the proposed road (if ever built)
will have New York for its eastern terminus aud
Council Bluffs Tor its western. There will be a
double track, but the road will be used only for
the transportation of freight 1t is to be con-
structcd aud operated By Z corporation controli-
cd by Board of Government Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
Relief Enu1.

New YORK, Jan. ID The fund for the re-
lief of the families of McSsrs Corrasco and
Pranicr, members of the Evangelical Alliance.
lost by the going down ofthe steamship Vile
du Uayre amounts TO 81 375
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

VIM. Mcdaniel, Of King George county, has
been appointed watchman at the Capitol III
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

The Hudson river is open to Albany Not
a PARTICLE Of ice is visible. Not 4 pound "f Ice
has been cut this winter for storing IN ice
housrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

Joseph Scgar has been chosen By the Cham
Der of Commerce of Norfolk, Va, to represent
that body in the American Cheap Transports
ton Convention, to assemble III Washington on
the 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

\ dispatch says that The james Rive" Canal
was seriously damaged by the late rains III two
rlaccs between Lexington and Rope Ferry. II
will probably take three or four weeks to repair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE HENEFiT OF TIE
Public Library Of Kentucky.
CCESS ASS u RED
q FHH.E DIR ~ ING CERTAIN
cha Tuesday. 3sSt OF March next.

In order to meet the general wish and expec-
tation of the public and the ticket -holders, for
the full payment of the magnificent gifts, an
nounced for the Fourth Grand Gift Concert of
the Public Library OF Kentucky, the managc-
mrnt have determined to ,stppne the Concert
and Drawing until
TUESDAY. the 3lst of March, 1874.
They hay, already realized
OVER A MILLION DOLLARS.
and have II great many agents yet to hear from
No Doubt IS entertained Of tic sale Of ererr
ticket before the drnacing butmhcthcr aHare ID
or not The Concert and Drawiag ,ciN positirCiy
ant rncquiuocatiy take pinre on the day nor iir-
ed. anil u my remain uhsSoM they ciW be concci-
tcck q ii tie prizes tcU be reduced IN pro ort,l,
to tile uhtsoid tickets.
Only 10000 tickets have been issued and
10000 CASH GIFTS (SI,5O0.O0O)
will bn distributed among the tlckct holders
The tickets are printed III coupons, OF tenth>,
and vii Fractional parts will be represented in
the drawing just ~ whole tickets are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

H0fc Of TirHi"iG. g..
C""1,ty cf dhLu"irin,
/. WILLIAM II. LAMEEET, Cashier Of the Clil-
zcn,' National Bank. Of Alexandria, d" s"l"lnnly
swear that the above statement Is true, /" the
best of my knowledge and belief.
WM II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn IL before III" this Eth
day of january. 1874
X kEMPER, Notary Public.
Cnrrrct-.lttcst:
T. II. MILLER,
BEEONI " HEAT, Directors.
JSo & S.ooT ian 12--1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12
REPORT o. TEE CONDITION
OF THE
NATL. BANK,
Of Alexandria.

II the State nf Virginia. nj tn" close of business,
December ri, 1873.
EE~Dl'I; Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

REMARKS. heat is in very light receipt,
and the market is very active and firm prices
may be quoted 2a'c b tie for prime lots; OTTER
ings Of 45i bushels red, with sales II 80 and l55
for fair lbs. lis and l76 for good t. prime, and
lis for choice. Corn Is active ut y further nd
vance; offerings Of 2,9O bushels mixed and yci-
low, with sales .. miXcl ri u.s. -, II, - and IT,
according TO quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

MARYLAND HAMS. cug,r Cure! Shout
We derS and Breakfast Pieces received today
BY i'm II }. &. vi lLBu RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

POINT Or ALLXA:.DklA Il. JANUARY II.
SON K">E............ is MOON RlsEs....... l 30
sun SETS. .......... o.UI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

Steamship John Gibson, New York, to lIooc
IL Johnston.
SAiiEG.
Steamer Lndy o" the Lake, Norfolk, by + A
Reed.
Schr Richard Rhodes, Norfolk, By Baltimore
md lamp hire C.,,ti Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

the l4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-12

rITlZENS' NATIONAL BANK,
y Alexandria, Va, Dec 20, 1873.
The annual election for Directors Of this Bank
will b. heid AT the Banking House on III kS-
DAY, January 18th, lo7i, between the hours OF
4 and ~ clock.
dec 2.,-co,d WM. II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-09-02
T,hc Cant of In1nostors.

It is so obvious that physical and constitutions
vigor the best defense against disease, that
the vendors of drastic pureatives advertise them
as sofies stomaehics and invigorants, in the hope
Of enlisting the confidence of the public in the de-
to note how these inposters initiate and copy the
language in which the medicinal properties Of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters are described. Although
the effect of their rasping evacuants is to destroy
tho tone of the digestive organs and the bowels,
and to rob the system Of its vital strength, they
are unscrupulously recommended to the weak and
PROSTATE victims Of disease as stfmulants 1t is
time this humtug mot very successful one It is
true, thanks to the mature common sense Of thl
American peoYlel was stigmatized it deserves.
Such mischevious fatsehoods should be exposed
PRO BoEo PUBLaco. Hostetter,s Stomach Bittels,
be ii distinctly understood, is stimulant, 1t has
spurious basis and that basis is the vehicle which
dfFuses its wonaeFful sanitary principles through
every part Of the system. The tonic, alternative
and regulating ingredients Of the Bitters be corr
paratfyely inert If they we're not, to speak,
riea TO the localities where they required by
the stimulating agent. The can't which protests
against the use Of pure alcoholic fluid, when en-
ployed as of giving fun effect to medicinal
extracts at the highest utility, is the can't of char
latanism. Every intelligent physician charac-
terizes it, and the sick WIN are griped, convulsed
and debilitated By the nauseOus and disgusting
To their sorrow that 1t Is delusion and SNARE
Hosetter's Btters the great sanitary stimulant OF
tho age, is, in the trueEt sense Of the Words .
wholesome, yitalizing, renoyatiIg Preparations