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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The reprint of the British Quarterly Review
for April has been just been received from the
Leonard Scott Publishing Go. The first arti,
ole in the number is review Of the lately pub.
lished literary correspondence of Archibald
Constable, the famous Edinburgh publisher,
whose business brought him into intimate con-
neoton with the literary men of his time, and
10 particular with Sir Walter Scott. Art. IL.
on 1.-The Antiquity of Man." gives sketch
of the records ofpre- historic man, derived from
the remains found by geological researches. 10
the article, "The Prospects of Persia, We have
an interesting account of the physical charac-
terstics of the country, its productions &c.
Art. w, provision for Public Worship in
Large Towns" gives statistics Of church &C.
commodstion and average attendance, &c. Art.
v, Aspects of the Agricultural Labor CUES
tion," tells of the strike that occurred about
two years ago among the farm laborers of Eng
land, and the causes which led to it. Art. VI,
1.-The Electric Telegraph" is briet history Of
.elegraphy Art. VII, THE New Parliament "
After description of the parliament of 1868,
and the different acts which led to the recent
dissolution, We have an account of the present
ministry and the difficulties which confront it.
Art. VIII, David Livingstone. A tribute
to the memory Of this great traveller, followed
by review of his Journeys and Researches
in South Africa" The remainder of the Re-
view is, as usual, devoted to notices of coutem-
porary literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
Congress-.
The Senate was not in session on

The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
10 the House of Representatives motion
was made by Mr.. Cox, and adopted, calling on
the President for all correspondence of the
State Department with other governments 10
relation so the landing of foreign convicts on
the shores of the United States and also to re-.
port what, in his judgment, is necessary to pre-
vent this outrage. The committee on the Pa
cifc railroad reported back the bill supplement
tai to the act oflS62; authorizing the comstruc-
ton of the Pacific railroad. After the consid-
GRAFTON of few private bills the House, in
committee of the whole resumed the considera
ton of the Indian appropriation bill. After
good deal of debate and amendment the com
mittee rose and reported the bill to the House.
Pending its consideration MIR. Plat, Of New
York, from the committee on post Offices and
post roads, reported joint resolution to ena-
BILE the Postmaster General to take the necces-
sary legal steps to recover all that can be saved
to the government 10 consequence of the en-
bezzlement Of John w. Norton; money order
clerk at the New York post Office, which was
passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
FOREIGN NEWS.

Spanish dispatches says that Gen. Concha's
troops are throwing up Notifications around
Bilbao. Don Carlos and General Elio are re-
ported at Durango, thirteen miles southeast of
Bilbao.
The question of recognizing the Spanish gov
ernmeut is the absorbing topic at Madrid at
present Marshal Serrano says he will form a
better cabinet than the existing one, but he has
deferred the consideration of tho subject until
his health, which is improving, is completely
restored.
The Gar of Russia, who has been it Stutt-
CART since the 9Th instant, having come to be
present at the marriage of the Grand Duchess
Wjera will depart hence to-day for England.
Late severe frosts have done considerable
damage TO the vines throughout France. The
estimated grape crop for the present year will
not be above half an average one.
A London dispatch states that VIM. Patrick
Adam will succeed Sir Robert Peel as Liberia
RbiD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.-A committee
of the students of the University of Virginia
have issued short address to the friends OF that
institution asking contributions to construct
Gymnasium and Bathing Establishment. Their
desire is to raise $50, 900, to construct the ne
cessary buildings of good materials, in be-
coming style of architecture, and to obtain an
adequate supply ofwster. Green Peyton, esq.,
Proctor and Superintendent of the University
has accepted the appointment Of Treasurer. 1t
is hoped none of the friends of the University will
bedsterred from assisting the project because of
the apparently large sum asked. The buildings
necessary, their outfit &c, will have to be Oh
large scale, and good deal of money will be
consumed in obtaining constant water supply.
IF the friends Of the University, over the coun-
try, will only give small amount each, tho fund
will readily be secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
Hws OF THE DAY
To shoso the very age and body of the Times

Governor Caldwell, of North Carolina, pub
fishes notice to the effect that the reward OF
az 600 offered for General NJ. s. Little6eld,
some wears since, will be paid 10 any one dellv-
srina him to the Sheriff of Buocombe county.
Little6eld was implicated in swindles in North
Carolina in 1868, aud ran away to Florida,
where he has since been engaged 10 doubtful
railroad TRANSACTIONS. The several Governors
of Florida have refused to surrender him on
reouisition from the Governor Of North Caro-
lima.
The general term Of the Supreme Court of
New York city has given decision in the
great California land case brought by e1 Gov,
ernor Price, of New jersey, against General
Erasmus D. Keyes late of the United States
army, and Edmund Scott The decision d.
rects Judgment against Reyes and Scott tor the
full amount, with interests and costs, amount
ing, 10 all. to about $3.50 GOO. The suit was
begun IN 1864.
The weekly statement of New York banks,
issued on Saturday, was very favorable exhl-
bit chiefly by reason of the heavy increase In
tho specie averages occasoned by the Treasury
coin payments. The decrease in the legal ten
der line is nominal, as are also the other
changes, save the gain deposits. The banks
now hold in lawful mouey in excess OF the tWell-
ty-fve per cent. required by law l7,3l3,71o'
a gain siucc last Saturday of 81, l63, 95o.
A serious riot is reported at Jacksonville,
Athens county, Ohio. The men belonging to
the Miners Union are on o strike there, and on
| Friday night committed serious outrages. C!ti-
| zens were driven from the streets, nou- Union
miners we're beaten, the store-honse OF the
TROY w orks twice set on FIRE, and also dwell
ing. Later in the night the riot became SAP
| culinary, and TWO men were mortaily wounded,
one of whom has since died.
C. A. Haynes, colured mail agent in North
Carolina, has been convinctrd in the United
States Court at Wilmington Of robblng the
mail, and seotenced to four years 10 the penl,
tertiary. His brother, who holds the office Of
Secretary of State in South Carolina, was pre-
sent during the trial.
Large fires are raging in the woods on the
line of the Lake Superior Railroad at North
Branch and Pine City, Minnesota. An i'm
meuse destruction OF property and standing
timber is inevitable. Fires are also reported or
the line of the West Wisconsin Railroad, ano
in Michigan.
The breaking up of the ice on the St. Law
renee river has been attended with serious loss
The damage done to shipping is variously est
mated at from $500, 1000 to $2,OOO,O OO. The
| torme. sum, from later accounts, Will proba
bly turn out to be the more nearly correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Mr.. E. D. Eacho. the real estate agent of
Richmond who was charged with bribiug a
negro woman to burn an unoccupled dwelling
in Chesterfield county, belonging to j. L.
Boothmao, for the purpose Of defraudiug the
Merchants and Mechanics Insurance Company,
was examined at Manchester on Friday. Sew
eral witnesses were introduced and argument
of counsel heard, after which the Justice hon
orably acquitted the accused, amiud the ap-
plause of the audience, the officers of the court
being unable to restrain the popular feeling.
1t is stated that the casa will be brought before
the grand jury by the Commonwealth Attor-
ney, who withdrew from the case upon the ad-
mission of the testimony of q detective. The
case continues to attract much of public opin
ion, and not few accuse the detective Of q
conspiracy to ruin Mr.. Eacho.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

There is bill before the District Council
providing for the planting of shade trees 10 the
county, and regulating the manner OF doing the
same. 1t provides simply that there be plant
ed shade trees, thirty feet apart. on the road
way fronts in the county, by the property
owners themselves, or in case oftheir failure 80
to do, by the Board of Public Works, the e1-
penses to be assessed against the property SC
improved. Aud so it goes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
MONDAY, MAY II, 1874.

.THr SITUATION IN ARKANsAs.-The situa-
ton of affairs in Arkansas does not appear TO
DO improving. There was some skirmlshlng 10
the streets of Little Rock on Saturday, and
some two or three persons we're killed. About
halt past eight o'clock 10 the morning two par
ties of men, belonging respectively to the
Brooks and Baxter factions, met near the Me
tropolitau hotel, when fight ensued. IN which
about forty shots were fired, and one coloreo
man of the Brooks party was killed. The Y.
8. troops were called out aud made barrlcaoe
on Markham street in front of the city hali;a
In other streets, and on the river trout. The
Baxter men also threw up barbados of boxes,
stones, and other material to cover their hnes
Women and children in the vicinity OF the
State House, the headquarters OF Brooks,Wsre
removed, and everything prepared for hot
contest. Some desultory firing took place be-
tween struggling parties during the day, but
nothing desperate was done. At the sollclta-
ton of the representatives of both parties at
Washington, Attorney General Williams drew
up plan Of psci6cstion, proposing that the
Legislature should be called by Brooks and
Baxter jointly, to meet in extra session on the
25th Of May. the members to be allowed to
assemble without moestation. The claims OF
Brooks and Baxter respectively to the Govern
orship then to be considered, and the deci-
sion arrived at to be final: which was sub
mitted by telegraph to the rival Governors tor
their ratification, in the hope that further
boodshed would be prevented, but Baxter re-
jected the proposition for the following reasons ::
That be submitted substantially the same pro-
positions to Brooks some time ago, and they
were rejected, Brooks announcing that he would
have nothing to do with the Legislature; that
they had 10 Jurisdiction, and he would not re-
oognize them or anything they might do. Ba1-
ter alleges that there is o quorum OF the
Legislature now assembled under his call,
with the Presidents assurance OF protection,
and they will meet to-day and determine
the question. He will recommend the call OF
= constitutional convention, with the view OF
submitting the whole question to vote OF the
people, He cannot consent to anything recog-
nizing Brooks. Brooks, in dispatch to the
Attorney General, dated at Barring Cross, Ark,
accepts the proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The merchants of Richmond held meeting
on Friday night and resolved to resist the tax
bill and test its constitutiouality in the courts
A CONT istee was appointed to correspond with
merchants of other cities. The sum of $4,000
will have to be raised to pay the lawyers and
meet other expenses. One thousand dollars
we're subscribed Oh the spot, and committee
of twenty FIVE appointed to raise more means.
The counsel in the case are Messrs Crump,
Oud aud Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

FAUQU1ER COUNTY ITEMS Il From the War.
renton Index. The Merchants of WarrentoD
10 public meeting this week characterized the
tax i'm posed on them as onerous, unjust aud
vioative of the constitution, and resolved to
employ counsel and resist its payment through
the courts. They invited the cooperation OF
merchants throughout this and the adjoining
counties. James Y. Brooke has been retained
as counsel.
The Governor approved the bill for the sale
of the Sperryvilie and Rappahannock turnpike.
The proceeds are to be applied to the payment
OF the debt of the company. The purchaser or
purchasers will be permitted to collect tolls
over such sections of the road as shall be kept
10 good order.
The proprietors of the Warren Green Hotel,
within a pleasant drive of the Fauqulcr Sui
phur Springs have been reitting and brush
ipp up 10 expectation of having to entertain a
larger company this than any year since the
war.
Nearly all persons in Warrenton and neigh
borhood who have heretofore taken out licenses
to sell ardent spirits, have renewed their ap-
plicatioDs for licenses:
The Rev. VIM. Hoxton of the Episcopal
Church has accepted joint call from Hay
market prince Wiiam) and Emanuel Eau
quier) parishes.
MIR. Cave Supt. of Public Schools, is in re-
CENT of the handsome sum OF $lO5O from the
Peabody fund for the graded schools of War
renton. ,.
There is now confined in the county Jail five
persons convicted of petit larceny or INSIDE
meaDors
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ARRIVED.
Steame, Columbia, Baltimore to b Whea:
She reports eight schooners, light, bound up Ill
above Blackist)ne's Island.
Steamer c Knight, New York, to Hooe Y
Johnston.
State Steamer Virginia from below.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Lower Potomac, t.
Reed.
Steamer Utility to American Coal Company.
Schrs l. w Wheeler, Boston; L Falkinburi,
NewYork and N A Loughe7y, PhlladcpAls,
to Agnew.
Brig Abby Ellen and schr w Godfrey
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs Matte Hand, Jesse Murdoch, Oliver
Booth, Herschel, and Henry Skinner.
Steamer Georgeanns, Baltimore, by Hooe i
Johnston.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, BY F A
Reed.
Schrs L w Wheeler, Boston, l. Falkinburg,
New York; ard NJ A Loughery, Phi.adepnIa
by P Agnew.
Schr Howard Williams, hence, a: New York
9th instant.
Schr Salhe w Ray. hence, at Boston Sth ms.
Schr j NJ Richards for this port, sailed from
New Haven 9th inst.
Schrs 4 K Kirk and Marion Gage, for th:
port, sailed from Providence 7th inst.
Schr Sarah Brown, hence, for Newbury, st
New York 9th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
CANAL COMM ERCE.

Arrived Boats J F Conlehan, Shplcy y
Boush, ID L Taylor, w Boyer and Lueindla, !!
Georges Creek Coal Co.; Jno J Swift, IL I
Flsgg, w J Boothe, jr., w Gregory, } a
Alexander, 10 American Coal Co.; 9 + Charles
Emma and w Wilson, to Hampshire j Bal
tmore Coal Co T + Sheridan, to W A Snoo!
Minnie s. Cora to Francis.
observation-disclosures Dove, L Reid, L
Moore, NJ A West, G P Dewitt, Lucinda, { B.
johnson, Park Agnew, J F Conlehan, Shplry
s. Boush, w Boyer, ID l. Taylor, jno Swi'
and Minnie Il Cora, for Cumberland.
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for approval.

The Chicago Tribune foots up the opinions
of the press ofnine Western States on the Presi,
dents veto, aud finds that two hundred and
sixty eight support the veto, one hundred and
sixty-fve oppose it and twenty express no
opinion on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The Washington correspondents of the New
York Herald says .--"Postmaster Burt, OF Bos-
ton, is not only in favor of third term for
Grant, but is using his iufuence to make converts
among Southern republicans. Col. Mosby is
also iu favor of a third term, his ticket being
Grant and Kemper, and on this issue he pro-
poses to take the stump 10 Virginia and run
for Congress from the Eighth district next
fall :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The Erie Railroad Company has leased the
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, with all
its rolling stock aud appurtenances, tor the term
ofon hundred years, and it is to pay an annual
rental Of thirty per cent. of the gross receipts.
Should the running expenses be reduced below
10 per cent Of the gross receipts, so IS to leave
. margin of profit, the same is to be divided
between the two companies. The Atlantic
and Great Western is made up entirely of short
roads, which have been chartered and construct
ed in Pennsylvania and Ohio from time to time,
and have been gradually consolidated into one
through line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
The New York Herald says that the Ice

The New York Herald says that the Ice
Companies Of that city have entered into COM
binatioo against the consummers, and no" an
nounce to their customers that the price Office 10
exactly doubled, the advance ofone hundred
per cent dating from the lst inst. "Of course
people cannot do without ice, and hence are st
the mercy of the companies" The Baltimore
Sun commenting upon the advance IN prices
saws. "But if those who have to serve the pub
lie in the matter are wise, they will refrain
from putting on the screws too tightly, lest they
lose more than they gain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The furniture mandatory of Beck & Bolt,
in Baltimore. was destroyed by fire on Saturday
night last, involving loss of some $5o,00o.
The falling walls injured to a considerable ex-
tent the Bond street Nj. E. Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Judge Gilmor, presiding in the Baltimore
City Criminal Court, passed two sentences on
Saturday. Charles II. Jones, negro, who
killed bis companion, Kelly, in quarrel over
game of cards, was sentenced to be hanged.
and Charles Rose, convicted of rape, was sen
fenced to twen.y.one years 10 the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

In East Freetown, Mass, on Saturday, four
children at play in Gideon Reynolds barn set
the building on fire, and his daughter, aged
four, and daughter OF William Reynolds,
aged two years, we're burned to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
Letter from King George Co.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
SHILOH, May S.-After long, dreary sea-
son of dark, rainy weather, the bright sunshine
yesterday had the effect of bringing out more
than the usual number of our people to County
Court. Only one case ofaDy interest engaged
the attention of the court-an appeal from de-
cision of justice upon q warrant for damage
done to plaintiffs newly planted corn field by
two of defendants hogs. In opening the case
one of the counsel discovered very grave ques-
ton of law lying at the root of this hog case,
and considerable time was spent 10 discussing
the rights of the parties under the constitution
of the United States and under the Virginia
Bill Of Rights. The resolutions OF SO and ~
were not considered, as the hour was late. We
are not advised as to the result Of the case.
There were numerous auction sales OF land
during the day-among them two village lots
at the court house, belonging to the estate of
DR.. James w. Burnett, deceased. One OF
these lots, containing an acre and halt, and
including an old stone house and small dwell
ling, brought $755. The other, containing one
acre, With an old barn ugon it. on opposite side
of the street, sold for $l95. MIR. William 81.
Gaines was purchaser of both.
The farm known as 1.-THE Cottage" at the
mouth of Machodoc Greek, belonging to the
estate of Nicholas Quesenberry, deceased, was
bought by MIR. Zolar Green, of Georgetown,
D. C., for 81, $780, This farm WAS recently as
sessed, am informed, at $4,000.
Thomas G. Rixey, ESQ.,, young lawyer from
Caroline, qualified as Attorney to practice IN
the courts Of this cnunty.
The Patrons of Husbsudry have two organic
ed Oranges 10 the county, with prospect OF
one or two more to be formed at an early day.
B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

The Court of Ilquiry in the case of General
O. o. Howard closed its labors on Saturday
and adjourned sine die. Their findings acquit-
ted him Cd every charge. The papers are now
in the hands of Judge Advocate General Holt,
and will be by him laid before the President
for approval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Don Piatt, editor of the Washington Capt.
tai, has entered suit in the Supreme Court OF
the District Of Columbia, claiming $780, 900 for
an alleged libel upon him published by Gen.
NJ. D. Leggett, in the GAINESVILLE (Ohio) Cou-
rier. The article complained of charges that
Piatt used his newspaper business as an engine
to extort money from prominent men as the
price Of freedom from the publication OF threat
ened SANDERS. The article also alleges that
members OF Congress have presented Piatts
wife with fine residence to purchase freedom
from slanderous assaults in his paper. The
case will probably come on for trial next fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

REMARKs.-Whest is quiet and steady; otter.
ings of So bushels, with sales ofa good 10. of
white at IT'S, and red at 100, l60, Ill LIS and
100, according to qualty-latter figures for
prime. Corn is frmer offerings of 1885 bushels.
with sales of white and mixed at 3D. and yellow
al rs and 49,. Oats are dull and declining sac,
at 56, with offerings of l72 bushels.
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET May 1.-THE
receipts of fresh Fish at the city Flshwharf since
Saturday have been 500, 600 Herring, which sold
at from 80 to 81 so per thousand; 20,0N Shad,
which sold al from 4 50 to 81 80 per hundred,
and small supply Of Rock and Perch for which
there is no demand. The market for Shad is
very dull. The largest cargo of fish this season
arrived yesterday from Stoney Point, (Gbsoa'>>
and contained rs 200 Herring and 4 OJo Shall!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

A joint resolution has passed both branche,
of the Pennsylvania Legislature by unaui-
nous vote, asking the President of the United
States to appoint board to examine the pro-
ceedings in the case of Fitz john Porter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Senator Morton has written letter in which
he argues to show that the veto Of the curren.
cy bill, was great mistake on the part OF the
President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11
JUST OPENED TO-DAY, APRIL %, 1874.

A full and complete line of Black Alpscss,
Pure N chairs, Plain and Striped Grenadines,
Black Silks, &c f., together with a general stock
of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Notions, &C.,
to which special examination is requested.
apps d. +. BRASHEAR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Fsyette Mcmillan made speech at Taze
we'll Court House on Monday and announced
himself candidate for Congress-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-11

Miss Fanny Janausohek, the great TRACE.
dieune, sailed for Europe on Saturday.