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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

BOARD OF PUBLIC Works The Board of
Public Works will meet at their room, in the
Market House, to morrow night, and will then
comm nee to arrange plan of operations for
the Improvement of the streets of the city dur
lug the favorable weather that will intervene
between now aud next winter The plat of the
city, now in rapid progress Of completion, will
be furnished in a short time, aud from that
will be determined the n, ccssary cuts and fills
to be made in the grading of the streets. The
frs, street to be repaired will be Union street,
now almost impossible, for which proposals are
advertised for in the Gazette, and which, as
heretofore stated, will be raised. paved with
Belgian pavement, aud have the sidewalks mar
roWed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
LOCAL BREVlTEES.

A delegation of Old Dominion Commandery
Heights Tempar OF this city will attend q
grand banquet 10 be given BY St. Johns Com
maudcry, No. 4, of that order of Masons, IN
phiadel phia, on the evening of Friday next.
The TWO alarms of 6re-onc about half-past
eleven o'clock this morning, and the other
about noon to day, but which did not bring
out the fire department caused by the
burning of chimnies gu south st. Asaph and
south Pitt street.
The toll gate on the A. & W. Turnpike, re-
erected by the toll gate keeper, and protected ty
the track hands on the 4. i w. IL. H., Is still
standiug-or was at 3 p. IN. to'day.
Marcus Welcome, az old and we'll known
coored man, died here last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
FROM RICHMOND.
LEGISLATIVE.

RICHMOND, April 2O.-The Senate, to-day,
held short session, nearly halt OF the
members being absent with or without leaves;
Notwithstanding, which bills were passed to To-
corporate tho Valley Educational Association
of SHENANDOAH making repairs to and return
ishiug the Executive Mansion; and increasing
the pay of the clerks in the Office of the super
intendeut of education; also joint resolution
king the government Of the United States
for public lands to BIZ devoted to public free
schools
Several bills were advanced on the calendar.
The resolution authorizing the sale OF the
State "Oy ster Navy" was laid on the table.
The bill repeating the act 10 relation to
branch and lateral roads was reported from
committee.
A bill was introduced to amend the law 10
relation to juries So as to require judges to
place the names of colored as well as white
men in the box from which jurors are drawn.
In the House of Delegates, the committee to
report Oh the disbursement OF certain money
voted In 1870 for repairs to the Governor, s
house, say that they lind 10 the first auditor
Office vouchers for Sc, 900 64 for various artl-
Giles Of furniture, etc, and repairs done to the
building. The bills were ordered to be paid
by Gen Cauby The appropriation Of O,00O
by the General Assembly in 1870 was made TO
cover sums directed to be paid by order OF
Gen. Candy.
The report Of the Joiut Committee to invcs
tigate the cDndnct of the basement officers vas
presented, which, like most Investigating re-
ports, amounts to little or nothing.
4 Joint resolution was agreed to appointing
committee to investigate the conduct OF the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum.
The House considered the bill to encourage
actual settlers in Virginia till the hour OF ad-
journment
MISCELLANEOUS.
1t is to be hoped that any attempt to have
''invesigatiug' Committees Of the Legislature
sitting during the recess will be trowncd down.
L is not crcditablc that there should have
been need )f such during he session.
Gov. Krmp9r to-day declined to address the
colDred people ofthc city who were cele bratlng
the anniversary Of the adoption OF the Fit
teenth Amendment.
In the Court of Appeals to-day, in the case
of Bangs Vi. Meredith. an appeal from de-
cisiou of the Circuit Court of Prince William
county was refused all the judges concurrug
The Court of Appeals will TO day adjourn un-
I'll Wednesday morning, when the case Of w.
D. Coleman VS.. The Commonwealth will be
taken up No other arguments will be heard
at this term The Court will sit until about
the 5th proximo to dispose Of the cases now 10
the hands of the judges.
The balance in the State Treasury to-day
was $367, % SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
The Louisiana Sufferers.

New York, April 2l.-The Mayors of
Brooklyn and Newark have received kilograms
from the Mayor OF New Orleans appealing tor
aid for the food sufferers.
A Boston telegram says: "a dispatch from
New Orleans 10 answer to the one sent by the
committee asking for details of the calamity
has been received. 1t says the number of peo-
pie in the State, partially or totally ruined,
caunot be less than $4,000, many Of whom are
10 absolute want of food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
lncenIiarY Fire.

CHICAGO, April 2l.-Three blocks 10 the
principal business portion Of the town OF lsh.
penuing, Mich, were destroyed by fire Sunday
plight. It is believed the fire was of lncendlary
origin and man who was accused of the OF.
fence was shot at. The Mayor of Regannee,
three miles distant, heard of the fire and sent
an engine. While it was absent a fire broke
out there consuming FIVE buildings. The total
loss by both fires is 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, April q, 1874.
The Senate, after the morning hour, was &C.
cupied with the discussion of the louisiana
bill
The House of Representatives was engaged
to-day in the consideration Of the Legislative
Appropriation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
Steamer Wrecked.

SAN Francisco, April 20.-The steamship
Sunfoo, OF the New Eastern Australian Mail
line, was wrecked near Hong Kong on the 10th
of March, having struck on Reef Island. No
lives were lost,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

SPECIAL ELEcTIoN--A special election tor
Clerk of the Court of Prince Georges county,
Maryland. the county opposite this city, will
be held there tomorrow The candidates are
j. V. Widdicombe, Radical, and Henry
Brooke, Democrat AT the regular election
last November Brooke, by the count, was de,
feated by seven votes, but the charges OF fraud
were SO we'll substantiated that he Legislature
ordered the election to be held Tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
Snecie i'm the Bank of Englanl d

LONDON, April 2l-3. 80 p. m.-Ihe amount
of bullion goue into the Bank OF England 90
balance to day is ELS, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 81, l.

WASHINGTON, April 81, IL a. NJ.
For the Middle States, very generally clear
weather with fresh and brisk westerly winds
diminishing 10 force For the South Atlantic
States clear weather and winds veerlug to west
and north
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

The MARYLAND FERRY. The steamer Vir-
gioia, of the Maryland ferry, has been Oft the
line for several days undergoing necessary re-
nairS. and owing to the exteot of those repairs
several more days will elapse before she can re-
sumo her trips During her withdrawal FROM
the line her place is partially supplied by row
boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
NJ ARRIED.

at tho residence of s. B. Corbett, esq, in Ar
lington, Va, on Thursday the 10th instant, bJ
Rev. NJ Baxter SEell, ANSEL w tkOUH
and Mrs. LOUISA T. CROCkER, both OF Ar
lington, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

HANDSOME DRUG STORE. MIR. Henry Cook
uas just completed improvements to his extern
s'e drug store No. lO7 King street. and that
SURE IS now one Of the largest and handsomest
es'aoIlsnments of similar kind to be found
spu!n OF tue Potomac; and it contains u full,
varied and complete stock of irst-class goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

CANAL NEws.-A mitre slle of the lower
gate of the head lock of the Alexandria canal
was washed out yesterday morning, and navl-
ga.iou was suspended in consequence until this
afternoon, when the necessary repairs. were
completed, the water having been let OF to al
low the required work to be doue. Quite
number of boats had collected above the point
of obstruction. Intelligence from all along the
line of the q. & 0. Canal rep orts high water,
but as vet NJ damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

DROWNED. The Baltimore Sun says
Last Thursday William.Collins, hand on the
schooner Cambridge, Captain Shay, was lost
OVERHEARD while the schooner was 10 the Poto
mac river on the way to Baltimore Every eff
fort was made by the captain to save him, but
without avail. Collins was subject to spasms,
aud duriog ao attack fell overheard: He was
25 years Old and lived on Federal Hill, Baltl-
more
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

SUDDEN DEATH. "A colored woman named
Betsy Oliver, about seventy years OF age, llV-
ing 10 Jamieson's Row, near the canal locks,
on north Fairfax street, dropped dead there on
Sunday evening last without moments warn
inv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

The Constitutional Convention now sitting 10
Ohio has declared agaius, WOMAN suffrage by a
vote of 49 nays to t yeas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
The Weather I'm England.

LONDON, April 2-2 p. m.-The weather
throughout England to day is fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
USINE CASSlMERES AND CLOTHS.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SUITINGS.

A full line of GENTLEMEN'S GOODS at
No. 81 King street. y, .cr nor
A beautiful assortment of BLACh DOE-
SKIN CASSIME RES. French Cloths' ranIy
Mack Tics, Scarts, Cravats Linen Shirt Cola
and Mei1 Wristband Shirts Thread Gloves, the very
best and second quality Kid Gloves, &c, &c.
Dealers in this line will do well to examine
our present stock. ,o,nI 1uooD
ap2l hOo1. -. " 49,.
TOASTED COFFEES-Our Coffee, are
II roasted by the latest Improved Steam row.
or Roasting Cylinder, by which the aroma ss Q,
the Coffee is preserved and superior TO 'b hv
roasted by hand. For sale at reduced rstes oy
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
sn21 1GG and ITO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

BETS. On Saturday las, railroad man who
was in store at the upper end Of King street,
hearing purchaser say he would give color
ed man ten ceuts to carry a bag Of meal short
distance, sail to him, why didu't You give
me the j,b % The purchaser responded that
he would give hun twenty-five cents to do it.
Good enough" said the gentleman, aud pick
iug up the bag took it to its destination aud re-
celyed his wages. He then said be would bet the
price of ham, he pointed out, that no Que
Gould carry it to the foot Of King street with
out changiog hands A blacksmith standing
BY said that was his bet, and picking up the
ham, AMI accompanied by the proposer of the
b:. started off down the street. When they
reached Fairfax street the latter said, well |
Sc. you will win the bet, SO Iii give 1t
up Lets 90 aud take drink. They re.
paired at ouce to Ruben's lager beer aloon,
bu, the winner found when he attempted to
raise his glass to his mouth that his arm was
temp ,rarlIy paraliz d, and so had to use his
left hand, and as he would probably have lost
the bet had he continued his walk to the wharf,
he sold the ham aud divided what he got for
it with the rairoader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
TELEGRAPUIC NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO Tue dAzETTE.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, April 2l.-Receipts
of Wheat have fallen of, but prices are not al
tered offerings to-day of 554 bushels with sales
of white at 173 for very good, and red at Ill.,
It's, l78 and 1870 for good to primo samples no
strictly choice lots on Change. Corn is active
and steady; Offering Of 1914 bushels, with sales
of mixed at 76 II and 78 and yellow at 10. Oats
are very firm; sales ut 63, with offerings OF lo'
bushels. Other articles unchanged.
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, April 2l.-'lhe
receipts of fresh Fish at the city Fishwharf since
Yesterdays report have been l., OoO Shad, which
aold at from Is to SIT so per hundred; 7o'ooo
Herring, which brought from SO 10 So per
thousand, and small supply of Rock and
Perch, which sold at from Is to 25c bunch.
| Among the arrivals to-day was the cargo OF the
tug Samuel Gedncy, from Captain Spranzys
OILERS, which was bound to Washington, but
getting aground on the flats opposite this city
| ast night did not get off until this morning
when t stoppcd hcIe Present indications are
! tAat the fishery this year W Il prove failure
| the receipts being fully one-thr'! short or those
| up to the same date last year, when Ina season
| WAS by no means successful one.
PENNSYLVANIA Coal TRADE.-The trade the
past week was almost wholly unchanged Inc
| demand continues moderate but d little snort Oh
| the supply Of coal. Prices are OF course the
| same rs those Established by the combination,
and will SO rule until the lst proxmo, when d
small advance in prices will be made. There is
| every probability that wages will continue on
| The S2i Philadelphia Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
Congress.

IL the Senate, yesterday the House bill au-
thorizing an investigation into the fur trade OF
Alaska was passed. La the Alabama contested
election case the committee reported III favor
of Mr.. Spencer, the Senator IN possession OF
the seat. The Louisiana bill was taken up,
aud Mr.. Bayard offered bis amendment decar-
log Mchuery the duly elected Governor OF the
State. The debate on the bill was continued
by Senators Bogy, Bayard, Sherman and Nor
ton.
In the House Of Representatives large
number of new bills and resolutions were pre-
sented and referred. Amcng the bills proposed
was one imposing a tax on the sale OF Ooud5,
stocks, prumissory notes and bullion, and
another increasing the tax on bank note crcu-
lation. The Committee on the Judiciary was
directed to report bill regulating the legal
inrisdic. ion Of the Courts in Utah Territory.
The consideration the Legislative Appropria-
ton bill was then RESUMED and occupied the
remainder of the session.
SERIOUS RIOT IN KENTUCKY. "A telegraph.
ic dispatch FROM Louisville, Ky, dated yester-
day, says To-day was appointed by the ne
grocs of this city for the celebration of the an
niversary Of the passage ofthe Fifteenth Amend
u,eDt. Some difficulty arose as to the arrange
ments, and the better portion of the colored
people Withdrew altogether. This afternoon
about Que hundred negroes assembled aud
marched through the streets. AT Hancock and
Clement streets one man lett the procession and
went into grocery store and took some money
FROM the drawer. An alarm, was given, and
Policeman Fowler attempted TO arrest the
man. Several blacks in the procession inter
terred, aud Fowler was Knocked down three
times, but was tDay rescued by some young
men who came to his assistance. 4 to7ce OF
police collected, and few squares further on
arrested eight OF the black ks. The others then
commenced throwing rocks at every white per-
son on the street, njurng, more or less, some
eighteen or twenty men and women, none,
however, dangerously. The police again rallied
aud arrested several more blacks. The process
sion then disbanded A meeting OF the more
respectable blacks will be held Tonight, and
it is rumorcd that trouble will eusue between
the two factions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
nUR FULL SUPPLY OF NEW GOODS
NOW COMING IN FROM NEW YORK

The latest styles at the lowest prices.
a large assortment OF eleg .nt new goods.
Our friends and the public are requested to
call and examine our assortment, At No. 62
kiLg street
ap Il H. L. WoOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
ARRIVED


Schr Era New London, to American Coal
Company.
Schr j NJ Richards, Jersey City, to American
Coal Go.
Schr Grace Watson, Philadelphia, to VIM A
Smoot
Schr Lille, Baltimore, to Smoot s. Perry.
Purgy boat Thomas Nelson. She reports
that on the night Of the 9th instant, while OIL
Budd's Ferry, she WAS run into by the steamer
Arlington and had her bowsprit and forward
works carried away.
SAILED.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia, by + A
Reel.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Currioman, by F Reed.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, by Wheat;
Schr b Bradley, Norfolk, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr Maria Pierson, Jersey City, by Ameri-
Can Coal Co.
MARINE DISASTERS.
Among the marine disasters recently reported
arc those 10 the ship Chss N Farwell, stranded
on the coast of Denmark, by which the vessel
became total loss, and to the bark Die Tugend,
abandoned at sea, March 9th. Both vessels
were known here; the former loaded coal at TIL ;
port for San Francisco in August, 1872, and the
latter q rived here last Fall with salt from Liv-
erpOol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
LOCAL NEWS.

CORPORATION COURT Judge f. NJ Lone
n,esidueq.-C OF YESTERDAY S
PROCEEDINGS Simpson VS.. Javins; case; new
trial granted and continued.
1urnbull & Bro. vs.. Brcckett ct al; in debt;
motion for new trial aud docketed.
Rules were awarded against G. O'Laary, jr.,
and VIM. A. Duncan Tor failure to attend court
as witnesses.
Alexandria Savings Institution VS.. Ashby
and Herbert; in case; demurrer to declaration
ard ioinier and oyer craved of note In writing
10 the declaration mentioned.
Inauisiton upon the body Of Phillip Stauter
was returned and filed.
Walker VS.. Potomac Ferry Co., lease; Stoae
vs.. Rosenthal, case; Ross 4 Go. VS.. +. u.
Swaine case; and Brown 4 Bro VS.. same, case.
These cases were dismissed.
ToDAY.-Chas. G. Kerr, an attorney prac-
ticing in tue courts Of Baltimore, was admitted
to practice here.
The estate of John G. Underwood, deceased,
was committed to the Sergeant.
A rule was awarded against the Sheriff OF
Prince William county for failing to return pro-
cess issued in the case of McVeigh VS.. + j.
Underwood.
A capias was awarded against Richard Kel-
ley, indicted at this term for malicious cutting.
VIM. H. Bacon VS.. Wm Ii. IhOrnton;case ;
dismissed. agreed.
Hassler vs.. Broders and Cugan; issue as to
right of property; jury could not agree; juror
Withdrawn; jury discharged and case continued
Hem blower VS.. Hunter; case dismissed
agreed.
Wilmer & Slaymaker VS.. H. 0. Claughton;
in case; Jury sworn and case 10 progress.
The will of Ann NJ. Fuzhugh was proved by
Jno w. Burke 4 Arthur Herbert aud admit
ted to probate The Executors, Charlie G..
Kerr, Gen. Fitz Lee aud Gen. Gusts Lee
were required to give bond in the SUN Of
S25U, OUU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

THE WEATHER. After weeks rain, the
sun shone brightly yesterday afternoon, and
the wind came out from the northwest,
and last night aud to-day it has blown gale
from that quarter, the sky being clear aud
bright. The ladies, who had been housed for
50 long time by reason OF the Wet weather..
gladly awaited themselves OF the opportunity
afforded by the agreeable change to again mak
their appearance and this morning, notWlth
standing the liberties old Boreas took with
their dresses, were out in considerable numbers,
aud added vastly to the attractlvcoess ut the
streets
BRIDGE OVER THE EASTERN BRANCH.-T
bl introduced 10 the House of Representatives,
yesterday, by Mr. Chapman, for "a bridge across
the Eastern branch of the Potomac, provides
Tor "a commission to select site at or near the
navy yard bridge, and decide on a plan tor a
substantial iron or masonry bridge, to cost not
more than $3.50. 900. Que. third of the COS. to be
reimbursed by the District to the general gov
ernmcnt before the completion Ut the work.
LAND SLIDE. land slide, about forty feet
long and six feet deep, occurred on the A. j.
r. K. R. at Cockpit Point, yesterday MORN
i'g, but the Superintendent OF the road, being
Informed OF 1t by telegram, started down at
once with large force OF laDorers, and had 1t
all removed aud thrown into the river before
Inc next train was due.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21
DOCTOR COOKS STOCK POWDER

lust RECEIVED-F Florida Water, Fsrna
u Cologne of all varieties, Juniper Tar Cen
taur Lniment, Railways Relief Allcock's
Plssters, Wright's Pills, Tarrant's Setzar Ape
rient, Rosadslis, Pearls White Glycerine, Da-
Wis Pain Killer, Pierces Medical Discovery,
simmons Liver Regulator, Browns Sapona-
ceous Dentriace, &C., for sale by
:. HENRY COOK s. CO.,
- 1n7 KING straet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

CMALL HAMS, SHOULDERS and Break
''0' GEO. McBURNEY & SON,
ap2l lG6 ind 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

NANNED GOODS-A general assortment at
~ very low figures.
ap2l lGb anu 1IO hlng street.
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on 81

OTICE-The undersigned having qualified
IN as Executor of the will Of VIM. WOOLLS,
Sr hereby gives notice to Ill persons indebted
10 his estate to make payment to him; and to all
persons having claims against the estate to pre-
sent the same duly proven, for settlement:
An q Ct g. McCLlESH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

WAN HAAGEN'S FRENCH SOAP, for
Y the laundry, just received by
ap2l J. c.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

A MOTHER LOT OF CHEAP SUGARS re-
IA ceved this day by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
sn21 l6o and 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

NOR SALE-A SODA WATER FOUN-
L TAIN, with sixteen gallon CO.. per tank.
Apply to JOHN Z. STONE, Oyster Dock: or
No. IS Wolfe street, be.ween Lee and Fairfax.
ND 2l-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

I'OFFEES-l9 sacks, Rio, Laba uy and O.
" u. Java Cotees, just rec'i ed and for sale
at lowest prices by
ap2l }. y. MlLbU MN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

DRIED CHERRIES, Apples, Turkish
~ Prunes, Currunts, SC, tor sale by
GEO. McBURNEI " SON,
ap2l lG6 and lIO hing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

CMALL HAMS-MarylaDd brand-for sale
- IL Ia King street.
np u WIN. F. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

VvEGETINE, Simmons Liver Regulator,
Y Sanford's Liver Invigorstor, Forests Ju-
niper Tar, Hoyt's German Cologne, and Halls
Sicilian Hair Remover, received this day and for
sale, both wholesale and retail by
.n21 JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

DINEAPPLE CHEESE in store and for sal
l. ut l47 King street
an21 WIN F BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-21

COOK'S TOILET COLOGNE, the worry best
~ in use, for sale at l07 King street
sp21 HENRY COOK s. co.
The weekly Louisianian., 1874-08-22
. GRATUIZZES.

From the late speech of Mr..
Murat Halstead We clip the follow.
ing very sensible remarks about of.
fetal patronage and gratuities in
general: "
"How shall the Press be purified
and made strong for tho work Of
reformation! That which ia above
MI required is the unfaatering faith
fulness of the Press to the people.
Our proposition is to d~isassociate
the editors and the rings, to en-
tighten public sentiment on this
topic, and. trust to the creation of
public opinion against the patron
age Of the Press by oficials-to
make the submission of the Press to
the base uses of the rings, State,
municipal or national, an intoler-
able disgrace. Official advertising
is a baleful delusion. It don't pay
in any sense. It gives the agent Of
tho ring having the patronage to
bestow, a grip upon the editor who