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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The Washington Chronicle is decidedly dis
grunted at the nomination of Mr.. Gushing for
Chief Justice, and says that on account OF MIR.
&. age, lit is shrcwdly conjectured that GER
tain gentleman not now eligible, on account Of
having voted for the Increase Of the salary of
Chief Justice, will be eligible in couple Of
years, and that short-lived appointment might
accord with their views of wisdom" The
Chronicle further says: 1T is not probable
that the Senate will advise aud consent to the
appointment of Mr.. Gushing as Chief Justice.
1t is understood that the Committee on the
Judiciary made favorable report with great
reluctance, the only members who gave it their
hearty support being Mr.. Thurman, of Ohio,
and Mr. Stevenson, Of Kentucky, both Bour-
bon Democrats. The feeling developed against
1t In the body Of the Senate is said to have
been very decided
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The Conservative members Of the Virginia
Legislature held a caucus on the j. S. Senator
ship Thursday night. The friends of the pro-
minent candidates purposely refraiued from
showing their hands aud distributed their votes
among the weakest men. Withers led off with
o. Hunter came next with l6. and the remain
der of the votes were spent on dozen caud-
dates. AT the caucus last night the lists were
greatly reduced, but Withers still got but IS
votes and Hunter 26.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

m-MA>oSic NoT1cE-There will be a call
ed communication Of Andrew Jackson Lodge,
No. 10 A, F. & A. NJ, tomorrow Sunday
at one o clock p. m, at their Lodge room, for
the purpoze of attending the funeral of our late
brother, S. King Shay. Members Of Alcxsndris
Washington Lodge, No. y. and all Master Ma
sons in good standing are fraternally invited to
participate. BY order of the w. M:
jan lU-lt w. NJ. REARDoS, Secretary.
~. AUCTION SALE OF THE VESSEL
e FIVE SISTERS
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered on the 9Th day of No
vcmbcr, 1873, iii the case of Jos. T. Jsnney W.
Chas. Tyers, the undersigned will sell at public
auction, in the town Of Occoquan at the store
house of Joseph 7. Janney. on WEDNESDAY,
the lltn day of February, lo14, st II o'clock m,
the vessel owned BY CharIes Tycrs and known
rs the Five Si.ters
Terms OF Sale: One-third OF the purchase
money in cash, and the residu in two equal
rsta lnen.s, payable in six and twelve months
with inter est from day Of sale.
80 49,. H.4 9 G WA!YI commrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The House Committee on Elections is very
much divided on the case of the West Virginia
members The chairman of the committee
aud several others are inclined to ignore both
sets of delegates and remit the whole matter to
the people of the State for new election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The ALTITUDE of the highest point in the
world where railways are now in operation is at
Apazaco, Oh the Vera Cruz and Mexican Rail
way, 7,47S feet above the level Of the sea. The
next highest is on Central Pacific, in the New
ada range, IL feet above the level of the sea.
The third is the Araquapa, an important city
in Peru, 1000 feet above the level of the sea,
and, under the Peruvian Railway system, the
reach double that aItitude-at the brea,h-tak-
ing height of 600 feet above the level of the
sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

Prof Agassz, in bis will, bequeathes to his
son, Alexander, all the scientific books he may
select from his library, with the request that
when he has finished with them he will add
them to the rest Of the library, which is given
of the Museum Of Comparative Zoology at
Cambridge All the rest of his estate Is be-
queathed 20 his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The Baltimore & Ohio and Valley Railroad
companies have decided, under certain contiu.
gencies, to establish their machine shops in
Harrisonburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The holders of Louisiana bonds naturally
enough do not contemplate without alarm the
growing feeling in the State in favor of rcpu-
diation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

SpAIN.-A dispatch announces that Don
Carlos, at the head of twenty-five thousand
troops, has entered the little town Of Santona,
and is preparing for an advance on Bilbao. The
occasional couh;cts which are reported from
various points along the Spanish slope Of the
Pyrcnees 90 to show that from the Mcditer-
ranean to the Bay of Biscay, the Northern
frontier of Spaia is almost entirely in the hands
of the rebels. Other news from Spain is uu-
favorable to the Republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

Judge Durcll, of Louisiana, yesterday placed
his resignation at the disposal ofthe President
No disposition has yet been made of it, nor
any successor designated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

Governor Hartrauft on Wednesday last sent
messages to the Pennsylvania Legislature. veto
ing eighty private acts passed BY the last Legis-
lature of that State. He thus strikes at the
evil of special legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

W tile standing "a tl' corridor ~ nur al h,
wing, Tho ell occupied 1, Nv "i when h" nj
ilErt 20 Ito pine We rulH'",i "nr IS thr War
i,n Wh,l, rlnnyInr u ,ud Down ito lorgrr.
rtior tic rport", -,w u lag" torn ,uwrr. ,us
IRON th"cc l. Wv ilunu VI Tweed llrvnk
81 ~ "kIy ~ 10 tie tnlcat.y aud rrco.u zri ne
reporter lis tcr Vas tiu.I ID, and he's IN Il
mucU Il" hu"r ,arn whru II IL hrrnin" 40 ~
mate I IL" ln>'irui."n l. Wa "vrirut, l. w
rv,.r. tnat El~ iu"nir anguish IL great and bat
hc h.r,. III, i"rtadatlnu t'ritiy Ills hulr /,
very short AMI ms face smooth. lie wore brown
pauiaIoou>, vest. aud short coat, hut with til"
DISCUS" which would l." e mplrtr IN many
uh'r>. 10 our who had ever >r,u HIM would
have tailed ~ rrcp9ul2: the uiau whu once c1r-
ri.A N"w York N his pocket. lie hurried ny
ia" >inlirns' Ia the hospital He had been
visiting IA sick convict III his cell and admins
trrnE medicine L. HIM
HE. i;Ti;isu. vino Is IN Charge Of the prison
hospital, has mvrr seen n more IiIfhul order
| Iy III the pace than Tweed The * Boss
arises at o cIuc6 every morning aud attend,
10 the wants ut hts patents. There are seven
teen couvcrs on the sick list in the hospital.
| hose wh" are able 10 >t Ut cnt ut the same
table with Tweed and The head orderly. Tweed
has pace a, The head Of the table and hi.
superior officer at he foot. All fare alike, aud
the wealthy orderly Ucver complains. He is as
much in earnest end as thorough in his work as
he was in other and brighter days wh"ll h. was
Taumanys chicttain, and none of the suffer
crS in his care are neglected by him 1t is as
tonlshlng, the keepers say. to sec now active he
is When convict Is carried in with crush.
ed foot, or injured iD any way, Tweed loses no
time in Attending to him. He carries u little
book which contains the names of the patients
and the physician instructions about the time
when medicine must be given them or when a
bandare or plaster should be removed and
| others applied Thus, John Smith, TWO pills
every two hours" is never forgotten and
| Tweed Usefulness is apparent to all. Some
| think he works so necessarily to kill time, but
he seems to take a wonderful interest in every
one 10 the hospital, and frequently in the mid
die of the night arises to attend to the wants OF
poor suffering wretch.
As the army of prisoners in the corridors sat
closely together at the narraw wooden tables,
ealing their cold roast beef, soup and bread, at
noon yesterday, William NJ. Tweed, whose
saddened countenance plainly showed his misc
ry, took his seat at the head Of the table in the
hospital, and tried to look. cheerful as he and
his fellow suffering couvcts ate their scanty
mcal.--N T. SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

THE DEATu OF Mrs. Fox The last sad
rites of <cputur" Of the late Mrs. 4. g. Fox,
wife Of DIR, e.. A. Fox, to"k place here in thu
Gem :rcry grounds near this village, on Fuc>d'y
9Th inst. Mrs. Fox resided with her husba ID
at BcltsviIle: Maryland, where DR.. Fox prac
ticed his profession. From recent illuess Mrs.
f. bad cause to take morphine, and % Sunday
morning last by mistake took strychuue, and
died from its effects within fifteen or twenty
minutes thereafter. To see one thus suddenly
cut off, in the prime Of life and usefulness, and
forever separated from family aud friends, rem
dcrs it a particularly distressing case. We feel
sure we d. but express common sentiment
when We say the heartfelt sympathies Of this
entire community are rendered the sorrowiag
and bereaved husband ADD family. -FaiJar
Ncrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

Baez: the deposed President of San Domiu
90, has arrived at ST. Thomas The new Gov
eromcnt denies having annulled the lease Of
the SANTANA Bay Company, but will leave the
matter to the Dominican Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

PRINCE WILLIAM County. The January
term of the County Court Judge A. NicoI
presidiug) closed It's session yesterday. Dur
ing this term number Of deeds and other
writings were admitted to record In the case
of the Commonwealth VS. James Nokcs for OBJ
strucling the Public Road the jury gave YER
dict Of IS damages and costs against the de-
fcudant The Grand Jury found true bill
against L. n. Fcwell, for assault with intent to
kill e. l. IEyuson, also true bill VS. same for
assault aud battery on Johu Warns.
The sale of delinquent lands for taxes was
continued at this court by the Deputy Treasurer
Of the county: but few tracts were bought by
individuals however, the greater part OF the
land offered being bid 10 for the Commonwealth.
About one third of the lands returned have
been REDEEMED by the owncrs, they having come
forward and paid the amount due to the Trea
surer The sale Of deIinque ut lands is contin.
ued to Monday the 18th lust. (Circuit Court
during which court the sale will be concluded.
-M,tnussus Gl:ette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10
ENEWED VIGOR!
III RENEWED VIGOR
HaIR II LIZ

4 u
HART HAIR
Renewed vgor in the Hair Department OF
GREENS NOTION HOUSE.
Real Hair Goods trade vigorously prosecuted
in every branch Of manufacture
promptness. accuracy and honesty rigidly OF.
served. No deception prncticed either IN gooa'
offered for sale OF tho substitution OF inferior Tor
good hair.
HAIR COMBINES expedtiously made up
into any design Send for Price List.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
jan Lock box Il Alexandra, Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

ARREST IN WASHINGTON Henry G. Brown
was u.hcred iuto the Police Court yesterday.
lie was the conf lcntiaI clerk and agent of L..
H. Schneider, doing hardware business on
Pennsylvania avenue, and from The inf 'rmation
filled against him il appears that he has within
the last year rmhrzzcd moneys from his en-
ployrr to the amount to $1,000 Net much OF
IA mo1cru graf after ALL il being very untash-
onabe at present to steal anything less than
3lOmO Browns APPEARANCE at the c 'url yes
rerday was that of il jolly, rotund, hale fellow
we'll met ringIishmau, OF alb ut fnrty-tive year,
of age, rid comprxi,u, aud bright gray eyes.
II" app-rcd somewhat FESTIVE under the rig"rS
Of cn,tody, yet in the expression OF hi face one
could ouly read exuIting feeling OF compo>ur''
AID utmost confidence in the favorable result Ut
his present unfortunate predcAmrut. HIS trial
will take pace next Tuesday at the Police
Court - Hnshmgto" Repn'tcm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The Centennial Supervisors yesterday agreed
to the plans for the Exposition building prcVi
ousjy approved by the National Commission
The bulldog will cost $1,000, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
AT ALEX \ NDRIA,

In the State OF Virginia. at the close Of business,
Oh the 2jtu day De.;rmber, 1873.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

Claims against the United States exceeding
one hundred million dollars have been present.
ed to the Mexican Frontier Commission for in
iuries committed on the Mexican side of the
Rio Grande By American citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10
.Stntc Of LirQinin.

Cdunty of Atcrnndrn.
|. CHARLES X. HOOFF, Cashier Of I'll"
FIRST National Bank of Alexandria, Virginia. do
soclnny swear that the above statement Is true,
to the bast Of my knowledge and belief
CHAS. r. HOOFF. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this lOlh
day Of January, 1874.
K kEMPEK, Notary Public.
Correct---attcSt:
D. NJ STEWART
ALLEN G. HARMON, Directors.
). FERGUSON BEACH, Jan lO-it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

The Port Tobacco, Md, Times, says
1T is with great regret that We have heard
that our esteemed and hoDorcd felloW-ctizeu
Judge Brent, is i'll at bis residence in this coun-
ty with pleuro-pneumouia uoder which he has
been laboring since Thursday week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, PostoiIice
January 10, 1873
Persons calling for letters will say they are adj
vcrtscd and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days, they WILDE
srnt to the dnad letter office In WashingLOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-10

UTAH.-The bill Introduced 10 the Senate
Yesterday by Mr. Sargent for the protection of
society 10 Utah provides that any woman now
holding the relation of spouse or consort. and
not lawful wife to any man who cohablts with
another woman as his wife, spouse or consort,
NAV file petition in the United States Dis
trict Court to be discharged from such relation
and shall be adiudged discharged thereirom,
and be given the custody Of her miner children
and such portions of property as are equitable.
The bill declares that 20 alien praclcng polga-
nv shall be entitled to citizenship, vote, or
hold Office. 1t further provides for Uniform
ballots, and also prohibits any figure or device
thereon. 1t also prohibits any persons except
citizens from voting, but leaves woman suffrage
in Utah untouched, only protecting 1t by max
ing the ballot secret. .
Mr.. Sargent's bill to aid IN the execution OF
the laws 10 Utah resembles the Logan bull, ex-
cent that it does not extend the common law
as it existed at the date OF the Declaration OF
Independence over U'ah. ~,
Bishop Cannon, delegate from Utah, was be-
before the House Committee on TERRITORIES
YESTERDAY 10 opposition 70 the bill introduced 10
the House BY MIR. Mckee, providing for sweep
ing reforms in the judicial system OF that terri
try
Tbo Centennial Supervisors Yesterday agreed
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-27
Ann Eliza Applies for a Divorce from
Brigham.

SALT LAKE Cry, Aug. 26.
Application has been made by Ann
Eliza Young to the third district court of
Utah for divorce from Brigham Young.
Her application states that she was mar
RED to Brigham Young April 9Th, 1868:
that for period of about one year after
Their marriage Brigham lived and cohab-
tied with her, but after that time he treated
her with neglect and unkindness. and pur-
sued toward her system of cruel and in
human treatment, ending in absolute deser-
ton that she believes 500, 1000 is a reason
able sum for the services of her counsel in
this suit, and that $1,000 per month is a
reasonable amount for the support of her
self and children. The answer filed with
the clerk OF the district court by Brigham
Young denies that on the 9Th day OF
April or at any other time himself and Ann
Eliza intermarried and that since that time
orat any time she has been or now is his
wife alleging that on April 10, 1868, Ann
Eliza married james l.. Dee, who is still
living and that she still is the lawful wife
OF Dee never as he believes, having been
divorced from Dee, but that on the 9Th of
April, 1868. He was informed and verify
believed that prior to that time she had
been legally divorced from SAID Dee, that
ON the 10th Of January, 1864, he being an
unmarried man was lawfully married to
Mary Ann Angel, at Kirkland. Ohio,
and that said Mary Ann Angel is still liy.
ing and is his lawful wife, all of which
1acls Ann Eliza knew on the 9Th of April
1868 lie further says that on the 9th of
April 1868 himself and Ann Eliza were
members or the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, and that it was doc
trinc and belief that members thereof
might enter into plural or celestial mar
riases, and admits that in accordance with
such doctrine of the church Il ceremony
was performed at the time stated to unite
them in what is known as such plural or
celestial marriage; that she was informed hy
him, and well know that by reason of said
marriage in this manner she could not have
anu heeu not expect his society OF personal
attention as in the ordinary relation be-
tween husband and wife. He denies any
neglect or unkindness, but declares that
she voluntarily left his house. lie denies
that $50, COO or any sum whatever would
be reasonable or proper fee foi her coun-
sci. or that 81 900 or any sum exceeding
500 per mont! would be reasonable or
proper allowance for the plaintiff and her
children that to the best of his knowl-
edge and information all his property does
not exceed in value the sum of 5000 OOO
and that his income does not exceed 81. 600
per month; that he has large family.
now consisting of sixty-three person, all of
whom are dependent upon him for support,
and prays that he may be discharged.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-27

Two darkeys named Moses and Amos
Williams were the only victims of fire.
water brought before Justice Marshall yes
terday morning. They were fined each
$l3.94, and disclosed on Andrew Gallagher,
the Wales siroet saloon keeper, having
furnished them with the ardent. One
swore three drinks on the said bar keeper
and the other three drinks. The two
drinks amounted in fines to 1928 O6 aad the
three to $3s.OG, while Gallagher was also
brought up in both cases under indictments
for keeping with intent to sell. aggregating
$4,000 more. He took an appeal as usual
and was at last accounts busy IN the en-
deavor TO procure bail.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-27
Base Ball in Dublin.

DUBLIN, Aug. &c.
The base ball match between America
and Ireland which was arranged yester-
day, took place to-day, and was played by
nine Americans selected from Boston and
Philadelphia clubs on one side and
six members of the Dublin cricket club, to-
gether with G.. Wright as pitcher, H..
Wright as catcher, and Kent as first base.
On the other the Earl of Kingston was one
OF the liish players. The Irish were al
lowed the odds of fonr outs to an innings
to three for the other side. The match
was won by the Americans by score Of
II TO 6. \ scratch game was subsequently
played by the Americans alone, which re-
suited in score of 0 to 8.
The weather was most favorable to-day
and the attendance of spectators large.
Hitherto the visitors have escaped accident
in their playing but to-day Mcbride, the
pitcher of the Philadelphia club, had the
misfortune to break his thumb. With the
match at Dublin to-day the American
clubs brought their tour TO a close and all
the members left this evening for Queens
town to take steamer for New York
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-27

The officers and members of the Grand
Lodge Of |. o. O. F., who are in attend
ance upon the lodge now in session at Odd
Fellows Hall in Rutland, accepted an inv-
talion of Grand Master II. II. Dyer to take
a trip to West Rutland yesterday afternoon
for the purpose of an inspection of the
marble qnarres there. The train left the
depot at one o'clock, returning at half-past
three. Over one hundred of the craft en-
bracod the opportunity of examining the
quarry wonders of West Rutland, many of
whom had never Lefore visited them
The time was spent IN thorough and
pleasant look at the different quariies and
mills in that region, an inspection of the
mlodus operondi used by the managers and
quarrymen, and in ascertaining something
of the extent of the business of each COM
pany.
All were much impressed with the mag
nitude of the marble business, the depth of
the quarries, and the great amount of stone
annually quarried.
The excursion was one of much pleasure
to all participants and of profit to those
of the patty who were unacquainted with
the facilities for the marble business pos
sessed by our dealers and manufacturers.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-27
Funeral OF DIR. George NJ. Hail.

The funeral OF DR.. George NJ Hall was
attended at Swanton yesterday under the
auspices of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
A large concourse of the Masonic frater-
nifty and the citizens were present.
The religious services were conducted at
the residence in accordance with the ritual
of the Episcopal church by Rev. Josiah
SWEET, ID, assisted by Rev. John b.
Ptman of Malone, n. y.
The Franklin county medical society
we're present in a body.
The Masonic burial service was pro-
Iounced by N. p. Bowman of st. Johns
bury, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Vermont, Jed p. c. Cottrcll, Grand Mas
ter of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin,
Henry Clark of Rutland, Park Davis of
st. Adams, Hon. w. S. Rublee of Bcrk-
sire, Gel. A. B. Jewett of Swanton and
N. 7. Mott of Grand Isle acted as pail
bearers. The Grand Commandery Of
knights Templar, j. L. Mack, Mortified,
Commanding, formed the funeral escort.
Among the prominent Masons present
we're E. c. Houghton, Geo. F. Koon, Ben
nngton; Henry II. Smith, Rutland; L..
N. Read, Bellows Falls; DIR. L. G. Butler.
Essex; I. NJ. Chapman, Middlebury.
A more extended account will appear in
tie Masonic column in to-morrow's issue.