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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09

Es'It is understood thatiti is oontem-
plated by Justice swayne TO retire from
the bench of the Supreme Court in few
months, under the law of Congress
Justice Swayne, if he retires, win have
his full salary during the remainder Of
his life. This will give another appoint
ment on the Supreme Court Bench to
President Grant, who has already had
the appointment Of four Supreme Court
Judges, and another during his term Of
Office would make minority Of the
Court his appointecs. Such thing has
never happened before during the in
eumbeney Of any President
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09

RB Some important questions con-
nectod with the Granger movement in
the west will soon come before the
Supreme Court Of the e. S. for decision
There are three cases pending. which IN
volye the constitutionality Of the laws,
which are hostile to the interests Of
western railroad corporations One Of
these cases will probably be argued carly
in February.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09

RI Before q large audience Of repre-
sentative business men and distinguished
members Of the leading professions in
Baltimore, Prot. Bonamy Price, of
Oxford University, lectured on Saturday
evening last, in Lehman's Hall. The
learned lecturer, distinguished as one of
the leading political economists Of Eng
land, delivered a most exhaustive adj
dress on the subject of Currency, and
its relation to capital Briefly it may
be said that after explaining the origin
Of eurreney-netal and paper-he i'm
pressed his hearers with the Importance
Of reoolleetiug that currency was merely
a tool Of exchange. Henext considered
the depreciation in value of American
currency, and strongly deprecated any
further imitation as only tending TO aid
in enabling money to be secured for
speculative purposes, and thus diyerting
it from regular channels Of trade. lie
advocated earnestly resumption Of
specie payment at some time to be abso-
lutely established by Congress, He
spoke Of the present financial condition
Of America as being such as toplace her
far below the position she ought to oc-
eupy in the estimation Of the world
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09
A DANCE aus Copnsarfaits.

Atteotion is callod to a ns;v and dam
-,
geroos coa'l'eflei'' 81 EA'sa que a large
number have appeared in circulation
within a few DAYS. lisa close imita-
t;or of no ;ss,,o of ~ A. I'm. h;u Il
~ 80 y
a, ira9efs national bank q ohicaso.
Inc enl'fe nil' is liaoie 70 deceive even
an expert al 'ne ilfst glance; ana ,9ose
VINO receive pms Oh tiis p'hA would 10
wen W : 70 % eNaniino them win reference To
INC i3i'o"ihs description o. inc dliier-
e E pg I,, Ine tue ana !, tlo counter
iel l, ouuer tle let'ef = IN Tue WORD
0nleas' On tle iqee 81 the counter
lfN llop'' 'ie ias' shale me runs mo
tae '9p q .he nrst la,tef u INC WORD
Pay' NAlca i I. directly aaler Y |llilo
m w senAig a. qis'l'ie' Spaee l.'sr'eneS'
~ the uMo VI Tue year IoO'' unqer
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09

Ee' 1t is now proposed to colonize our
very unattractivc possessions in Alaska
As they are TOO damp and cold for the
ardent american temperament, they are
kindly recommended to the hardy and
phloginatic natives of Iceland. An lee
landie commission has recently prospect
ed over portions Of the territory, and is
reported to declare that. though the
country may be death to the ordinary
races Of people, it is a nice land for an
Ieelander Very well; we are not only
satisfied but happy Let them come
over, one and all We decidedly prefer
the Morse to the Chinese immigrants as
comPatriots and there would besides
be charming romance in seeing tile
same healthy bat not oyerwise race, who
were cheerful and happy on the bleakest
tracts Of the eastern shore Of the Con-
tinent FIVE hundred years befor the yoy-
age Of Columbus, just as content in this
day to be settled upon equally undesirat-
BE lands three thousand miles to the
west.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09
STATE OF MARYLAND.
Executive Department.
ANNAPOLIS, Nov 18th. 1874
PROCLAMATION.

NTllEREAS, au Election was held in this
w State on fine third day OF November pre-
sent for six representatives from tins State in
she congress Of the United States aud it IS the
duty ufthe Governor in the case Of such elee-
ton to ascertain the number Of votes given for
each person voted for, from the official returns
Of the Judges Of Election certified To him; and
thcrcupon By Executive Proclamation to de-
clare thercsult.
tad WberqS by the s.lid returns so certi-
fed. and on IN enumeration Of the votes given
for the several candidates as Representatives
from this State, to the congress of the United
States, it appears that PHLlp z Thomas bad
the greatest number of votes in the FIRST Com
grcssiona District CHARLES B. BoBEars in the
Second Congressional District; MILAN J.
0 BmEN in The Third Congressional District !;
THaNAs SwASN in tile Fourth Congressional
District: Eli J flESGLE in the Fifth Congress
sional District, and WILLIAM WALSH in Tie
Sixth Congressional District
Now, therefore ], JAMES BLACK iROoaE, Gov
ernur Of the State Of Maryland. By this, my
proclamation do declare and make known that
The said PHulp r. THOMAS for the Fist Con-
erosion Disuict CHARLES B. RongRTs, for the
Second Congressional District; WILLIAM J
o. BMgN for the Third Congressional lisiriet
THOMAS SWAIN, for the Fourth Congressional
District Eli ) llENKLR, for the Fifth tongrcs-
sional District and WuLIAM MASH for the
SIXTH Congressional District, are dag eleefed
Rcpmscgfa'ires from the State Of Maryland, in
lhe Bng-fburb Congrcas Of the iiafoi Sttgs
Given under my hsgdnnd die Great Seal
OF the State Of Maryland at the
City Of Annapolis, this 18th day
Z SEAL Of Novemhcr in the year Of our
N[7670( Lord enesthousind eight hundred
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09

TT Accounts from Canada as well as
from several cities Of the United States,
state that the Reformed Episcopal Church
has made considerable progress, and it
IS the opinion of those engaged in the
movement that it has before It quit a
prosperous future In this country and
Canada between tairty aud forty minis
tiers are engaged in the work, with COM
munieants numbering more than 5000,
and other churches, it is said, viii soon
be added
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FOB RENT.

TNOB RENT, for the year 1875, ne Farm
4 called '.PLAINFlELD, lying IN Charles
county and adjoining the lands Of Dr. 7. H..
Lancaster and james II. Morgan. liisconye-
nicnt to steamboat landing churches, X
For terms apply to
B0NiNGER BRO,
Baltimore, Nd. Or
JAMES u. MORGAN
Harris Lot, Charles c0unr Md.
~. q
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The Presidents Message.

have hitherto emanated from our sclt-in-
dulgont President In the VERY benin
.,,-t.. ~ 81.
mug TIC ''''''ss '-''' p'J " '''' ''iS VAST
ing financial distress OF the country
Business and industries are, as he truly
saws nr,s,rate1 while labor and rapitai
- 49,,
"'' P''"'' - '''e' ~ nuns '''''
WISE craftsmanship az 'AiS session. o.
Congress would dictate legislation ignor-
mo Tho mast 3irect;nr in pron,r cbon-
-.
st. To '''''0 s''' ''s'''U'''' " P''S '-'''.
Most excellent advice, II only carried
out. The large public debt he considers
an element of danress;,n and the "svs-
H.,
''n' VI euiie,'''1 upper " n'oI II Il
impossible to keep at par, has. be thinks,
induced most nernicious spirit of spec
pl,,;on ,nd ovtr,,v,oonea a,,,on., flo 100.
=
p''' Nl'lls, 'oo''y' II Ho' s''e's.'e"lls'
he remarks that he docs not question the
Wisdom OF the Introduction o' ''i' cur
Fency al 'he June 81 Us aaopuon' ne
urges as a matter OF lus''Ge a1d So,S
faith that the bonds held abroad saoald
be paid IN com or IFS equivalent, or else
Na''ohai oisSta9e Is lheYi'apie' % on
tam means for tais, commerce, manufac-
lures and agriculture should be eneour-
aged Inc lfat step % pe taAeh IS ne
says . 10 secure currency gooa ~lief-
eyer ci''l'z.'i'n reig'ls' ana ms NJ
ll'nSs' consists oDiy % solu aud SlireF.
10 wnlen we must return al the earliest
possible moment ana u''l that Is oohs
ne declares iha5 no P9rnanent pfoslarilf
can DC eNIee'eo' he 'cioy - Fesu'n'
,'ou VI S'leie ~ ,'iv"e p''.'''Aes = r.
.lVlVs's a.,o " uiliy wy y s ~ 10y
i i ''''uu = ''g 'S , : ''et'o., VI ~ 'sss
re y S''}s D ,1. y = !" ~ loNe'
" C9lsress AZ .n y, session 20 eg'lse Suen
tx 'S'a az, a. WIN i',,e% commence r.
WYE an inuus'fies' start Us oh 4 c@reei
VI Plosi'j'l'l ~ ,'s' '9' many s'lS, . .I
- s',e ,'ie e'e-'' u ''e u''i'i' qua 'H'
PeqPie
q ~ uep'e's 1ae eslis ar's'u3 rom 'nt
'i''' u"''ois u ''ie 'eseill 'lpl'.u'l y ~
o,'''se' any, rcpen's' Is 'le uu'y %
NV req % ue1isg 'ue ule'uoi 2, correct
~? ''io e1'ls winch a'1 aeA''o~ IN, %
eAis'' aii, no' A,Iei ~, VIII ,cll'''f'
az otil@ s-t'A ~ VI taAtt t.iitlE- WHICH STEM
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09
OuR BAtTIMoRE IFTTER.
se, the street"

"The melancholy DAYS are come,
Tn ISL. ,9d Dc. Of ~. iag y, ye$ r.,
i iiida ID So5I iof oecr.'
Thus has later-day poet befogeed
the lines Of tat earlier AMI nobIer poet
whose name ! will not mention inasmuch
as every bo& is supposed to know who
poetized thd melancholy days Nor
do | wish Ito be understood that | en-
tirely symps.hise with the later-day poet
aforesaid. ID .brandy-smash | never
did taste i: vet | have realized the
coolinrs a beer and do erieyc some
what t5st / have 10 f,reeo INV midday
class
Howev4 th,.re Is M use vritine of
..nelanehbly DAVIS now for tbey have
come ami a5ge Had I written some
DAVIS AGO. Is / would have done but for
certain p.ss,la,r phvsi.aI sensations class
ed under he general designation mo,
wen ho9 wonJd have rsvelel IN the
"melancholy daysr You know il il
unite he hing EVERYDAY doss it
in ne p4gsbspsrs are affected with #
Tho dajlios INV, leaders ON the subject
Our hest -an q leale. thus.-.Now
is the season when then the aunnn
hayinp overcast its bev-.lav of sDlapdor
arrays itsslf in scam, md s,ubre vas-
tnres on1 lis ;eepnl f.uiff,lness de-
psrte.l takes an \ sober asnect wbe,,
n,ists ana nla,sa,t c.,l,,,,h.s ,ltcrn,fe
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1874-12-09

NHCNVsi 5000 Boxes Chang chang soi1
AtID-N IL. last month"; Enables any one
to polish shirts, collars and Guns eqnal to new.
'ostS oulf one cent 10 do large ironing, and
preserves thr ltncn, necessary as soap and sells
az sight Aen, women, BoSsan iris furnish-
cd with steady employment, particulars free
An elegant chrome given with each box for rs
cents. CHANG CHANG Mnuf Co, West street.
Boston dts-iw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28
FOREIGN NEWS.

PARIS, Feb. ELK President Theirs was
yesterday presented with au album, sent by the
French residents OF New York.
NJ Theirs, in response to the spokesman OF
the delegation which brought the album, SAID :
This gift is a strong testimony of the esteem
of treuchmeu residing 10 several American
cities whom distance preserves FROM the poil'l-
cal passions here, aud who represent the lm-
partial judgment of posterity. The Thoie e&,
auple of Washington should be model ior al
of US. Those who govern France will be tortu-
uate if, unicdIy, they succeed III accom- plisn'ug
the work God gave Washington to achieve
alone. | have hopes that you Will bear THESE
words to your American compatrlots.
The Court of Appeals has dismissed the
claim of Naundolf, who styled himself l. luis
XVII. pronouucing him crafty adveuturer.
LoHDuS, Feb 27.-The company W h'ch Is
sued proposals few weeks ago TOR laying
light telegraphic cable between England ano
America has abandoned the enterprise because
Of scanty support, and gives notice that the ne
money deposited by subscribers to It's STOCK VII
be returned on demand
LISBON, Feb 27.--Late adVices from Buenos
Ayres say that the cholera continues to rage
with undated violence in the city, and many
persons were dying from the scourge !,
There was much excitement throughout ths
Argentine Confederation over the elections.
VIENNA, Feb 27-The Emperor has re
turned from his visit to the Gar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28
Congress-.

Ia the Senate, yesterday, bill was ln-
troduced to Incorporate the Oxygen Gas Cow'
pany ofthc District of Columbia. The bill to
provide for the appointment Of commlsslon
to investigate the alcoholic liquor rahc was
amended by allowing $4,000 for the expenses
of the commission. The House bill in refer
euce to the centennial exposition was taken up
discussed, and coOtiuued, aud the Senate ad-
iourned until Monday.
In the House Representatives, Mr. Archer,
of Maryland, presented aud had referred the
petition Of Ex-Governor Bradford, OF Maryland,
claiming compensation for the destruction OF
bis dwelling house, near Baltimore, which oc-
cured in July, 1864 The petition states the
ground OF his claim. the fact that 1t was done
BY Confederate soldiers in retaliation tor the
burning Of Gov. Letcher's house by General
Hunter. Bills were passed granting pensions
of $50 per month each to the widows OF Gen
erals Candy, Meade and Mcpherson: The
committee on elections 10 the case OF the con-
tested seat from Georgia declared Morgan
Rawls not entitled, and that Andrew Sloaue Is
entitled TO the seat. At 1885 p. M. the House
adjourned until to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28
Destructive Fire in Frederick, Nd.

FRED RICK, Mp, Feb. 27.-Mr. SA muel I:
Breugle' sstable, ncarthe corner OF Market aud
Sixth streets, was completely destroyed By tire
this morning, about three o'clock, caused 1t is
supposed, by an incendary. Several adjoining
buildings we're also damaged, one, occupied by
colored family, very considerably, The cele-
brated stallion Wade Hampton aged ten
years, and valued at $1,000, was burned to
death; also sorrel horse, valued at $1,000; a
lack" valued at 5000, and dog, together
with buggy, harness, saddles, hay, SC. MIR.
Brenge was also painfully, if not seriously,
burned about the head, hands aud body in his
efforts to rescue his horses. 'Wade Hampton
was very stylish, and perhaps one of the finest
single foot hackers 10 the country; his record IN
Baltimore is = :335 and considered very fast; his
trottng record is 80: La race at Philadcl-
phia directly. after returning from race IN
New York, he trotted over very heavy track
with fourteen ounces of lead to each foot, 10
2.35. His owner was confident that in a year
he would be worth $4,000. The sorrel horse,
only FIVE years old, had record of 2 80. The
total loss is said to be about $40 900, with no
insurance. Mr. Brenge is poor mao, and
the loss of these valuable animals will fall very
heavily upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28
VIRGINIA y II WIS.

Capt. H. NJ. Clay, the energetic Supernten-
den. of the Shenandoah Valley and Ohio kall-
road, is now on tour of observation IN the
mountains Of West Virginia. He is engaged
in securing the right of way for bis railroad,
and in obtaining leases Of valuable mineral
lands.
No doubt remains of the ability of those
having charge of the Valley railroad, between
Harrisouburg aud Stanton to be ready to
take passengers to the Methodist Conference
on the Sd of March.
The stockholders meeting of the Frederlcks
burg and Gordonsville Railroad held Thursday
PASSED resolution authorizing the Board o.
Directors to contract for the completion OF The
road and then adjourned sine die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

MURDER IN New York The story of the
Policeman John Doyle, which occurred 10
New York on Wednesday, is sad one, aud
carries with it its moral against iutemperance.
The girl, though belonging to the humber
walks of life, had many virtues and e1celleDces
that strongly eudcarcd her to her associates
She was good looking, kindly dispositloued, In
dustrous, and by her taste and skill had be-
come valuable assistant to her employers
Doyle had been visiting her for some years, land
at one time, he having reformed his habits and
Joined temperance society, she seemed well
disposed toward him. His appointment on the
police, and the associations into which 1t
brought him, however, proved too strong for
his power oil resistance, and bis habits OF 10
temp rance were renewed. The Girl again
trusted TO his promise. OF reformation, only to
fad them broken Finally, she appears to
have become convinced that he was rredeem-
able, and wisely determining not to be the wife
of a druukard, dccis!vely demanded that he
should visit her no more
On Tuesday Doyle called at the dressmaking
establishment in which Miss LAWYER was en-
poytd aud inquired for her. The proprietor
saw that he was Intoxicated, aud tried to get
bin to leave the house, but this he retu: el 10 do
without having first spoken to the girl. She
reproved him for having called to see her
wien in uniform, and be went away 10 bad
temper. The unhappy girl went home in great
distress of mind and told her mother not to
permit him to enter the house again; On
Wednesday morning she got up complaining
of having passed sIeepless night. She seem,
ed to have presentiment that some dreadful
calamity was hanging over her head, but she
went to her work as usual. Doyle again called
at the store audinquired for her. Sine met
him in the hall, and after some pareylpg, he
drew pistol, put the muzzle close to her
head, aud sent bullet through Der brain.
When the alarm was given aud the police
officers rushed into the house, they found him
sitting on the hoor with the gill 5 head 10 bis
lap. All the excuse that be bad was that the
was very drunk" We have 20 doubt but that
some great criminal lawyer will try to persuade
him that he was insane at the time he COM
mitted the murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

CENTRAL FARMERS CLUB OF FAIRFAX Co.
According to announcements number of the
citizens and farmers of Fairfax g. H. aud vici
nifty assembled on Saturday, the 2lst of Feb
ruary, for the purpose Of forming Farmers
Club.
The meeting was convened by appointing T
R. Love, esq, President, and DR.. B. NJ Col
Inns Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated By
the president, the following resolution was Of
fered by Judge Sangster and adopted:
Resolved, That all persons present desirou:
of becoming members of a Farmers Club,
will hand their names to the secretary And g
number were handed in.
Officers were then elected for the ensuing
year, viz: President, T. r. Love, esq.,; Vice.
Presidents, Capt. L. 6. Simmons aud VIM. T.
Speer; Secretary, B. NJ. Collins; Treasurer, b.
Garfield.
Subject for discussion At the next meeting
''What is thsbest mode ofiuprovug the soil :
Meetipesssbe held monthly, on The Satur-
day on eff after Fall moon. ,.Jr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1874.

A letterwriter who says he has travelled for
unyards of thirty years, has seen aud spent
much of his time 10 all the Southern States
Including Texas, before and since she became >
part of the United States; all the Western and
Pacific States, and considerable number OF
foreign lauds; who has made himself acqualnt,
ed with all the advantages and Disadvantages
of each, declares that he has never seen any
part of the world preferable to the RappahaD-
mock Valley, taking all things into consldera-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

The fight over the Boston Coectorshlp is at
az end. Simmons was confirmed in executive
session in the Senate yesterday. Senator Cam
eron has proved himself true prophet-But'
Ter has won hard-tought battle, despite the
detection Of Boutwell,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

The Temperance advocates 10 New York are
showing more strength daily, aud 1t is SAID that
over 100 liquor dealers have written letters ex-
pressing their willingness to discontinue the
business. The Baltimore Gazette says: New
York turned into cold water total abstinence
ci,y would, indeed be phenomenon. 1t is
rather TOO much fer the most sangulue to
hone "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. 2S.-Wl eat is
steady at yesterday quotations; off rings of 954
bushels, with sales Of white st lC6 for good, and
red at l6) and los for fair 20 good, l69 and ITO
for prime and l72 for choice lot Corn is un--
changed offerings of pip bushels with sales of
white at IS, mixed at 81, and yellow at 81. Rye
is in light receipt, with sales at s.. Osts are
firm; sales at 81, with light offerings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

Philadelphia DOT oaly has public park but
i. is in fair way to have foe geological gar
den 10 it in few months. Three citizens have
subscribed 5000 each, and lady like SUN,
which, with ftty-one other subscriptions OF ST.
600 each, make an aggregate of ST 600, about
one-hal the amount needed. Thirty five acres
have been leased for the purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

A young man in New York with an eye to
business has hit upon the novel idea OF cater
ing for cats, or rather furnishing provender tor
them at so much per week. The originator OF
the plan has over oae hundred telines to feed,
for which he gets thirty cts. per capita.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

DR.. Washington Duvall, a well-known clti-
zen of Maryland, died at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, at bis residence in Montgomery Co..
aged II years Dr.. Duvall Was prominent
and leading democrat 10 the State since 1921.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

The Spanish forces under General Morloncs
has made three attacks upon the Carlists be-
fore Bilboa, and been repulsed each time. Bill
boa is port 10 the north of Spain, on the
coast of the Bay of Biscay, and is historic
battle ground for the Carllsts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-28

AGRICULTURAL FAIR-At late meeting of
the Woodlawn Agricultural Society it was de-
tcruined to apply to Judge Keith for char
ter for a stock company, to purchase fifty acres
Of laud between this city aud Washington up
on which to have annual agricultural fairs, the
shares in which company to be of the par val
ue of IS About one hundred shares were SUBJ
scribed for immediately.