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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-05-15
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE
Jacob NJ. Cosprr, Cb-irmsn; I,
Vim. Gooch, ylWm. q. Ilansfori,
ias. Cook, II John Dung,
leo. W Afford, Thes. Richards,
Jno Sam Ovsley.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-05-15

The attention Of the sstk
Is we'll as the city "A
towns, Is called V .
willie letter in referees Y '
tions for the Summed sssspn {
and the experiences q =; y
the immsdiate nsss>sli = \
and IL Is foolish and - I =
to delay the nsster 49,
Matched d full-1edss& - y
before We cleshas our sgssssz y
feet and purify Tie ssqe9DA - y
breathe. AW
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-05-15

HIRE A COOK,
GET A SITUATION,
EMPLOY A SALESMAN,
HIRE A SERVANT,
RENT A STORE. -
SELL A PIANO,
SELL A HORSE,
LEND MONEY,
BUY A HOUSE,
SELL A FARM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
The Arkansas Troubles.

ST. LOUIS, MAY IA special dispatch to
the Democrat from Little Rock gives long &C
count of the capture, escape and return 20 Lit
tie Rock of Associate Justices Bennett and
Searle. After bcing taken from St. John
College they were moved under escort of Lieut.
SummerhilI and sqaud of men to retired field
on the outskirts Of the city where orders were
received from Gen. Blocker, and the party
then marched to point fourteen miles distant
where dispatch from Brig. Gen. Crawford
ordering the party to proceed to Benton, was
received. Two miles from that place the party
was met by Gen. Crawford with squad OF
men, Gen Crawford was drunk and gave Lieut.
SummerhilI entire charge of the prisoners in
whose custody they remained at Benton until
their escape Lieut.. Summerhill states that
on Tuesday Gen. Crawford received orders
from Gen. Blocker, that he should protect the
lives OF Bennett aud Searle to the fullest ex-
tent, provided he could do so and prevent res
cue, but at all hazards he was not to permit
them to be rescued. Lieut.. Summerhill also
states that he met man at the depot In Ben
ton who told him he saw written orders at Bax
disposal or assassination, and that he (Summer-
bilD replied that such an act would not be per-
mitted BY him while he was alive and the pris-
ouers remained 10 his custody. Being conviuc.
ed that violence was intended to Bennett and
Searle and determined not TO be party to it,
he conferred with those gentlemen, told them
the facts, disavowed any completely In the mat
ter and profered bis services to them to aid in
their escape and safe conduct to Little Rock.
He gave each revolver, provided horses and
under pretext of removing them to more Sc
cure place, dismissed the guard Induced con-
tinued intoxcation by Gen. Crawford, decoyed
him to another house aud with sheriff Thomp-
SOD, at ten o'clock on Tuesday night, he de-
parted with bis prisoners Sheriff Thompson
had 20 Knowledge of Lieut.. Summerhill's real
purpose. Messrs. Bennett and Sease were
suspicious OF Lieut.. Summerhlll, but being
armed aud each having a horse concluded to
trust him, relying upon themselves, however,
and future probable opportuo lties. Arriving
at point where the road diverged Judge Ben
nett presented his revolver at SummerhiPs
head and said, "You are now our prisoner
aud Searle drawing his pistol demanded
Thompson's arms. Benefits revolver was
cideutalIy discharged, which frightened Thomp-
sons horse and he and his rider dashed away
into the darkness. Bennett and Searle with
Summerhill as prisoner, then continued aud
shortly after came upon squad of United
States iufaotry under Lieut. Morrison, who had
been sent out to effect their rescue if possible.
Not recognizing the men Bennett jumped from
his horse aud broke for the woods and could
not be found After their true character was
ascertained, Seare and SummerhiIl were taken
to the Uoited States garrison and afterwards
to the State House. 1o about an hour Ben
nett was brought in by another squad of SOL
diers who had been sent out to search for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTEl
RetrOcessiOn Scheme.
WASHINGTON Nav 7.

WASHINGTON, May 7, 1874.
The May term of the General Term of the
Supreme Court Of this District is wearing on
pace, and as yet there has been no day set
for the hearing of the case of Payne VS.. Philips
the demurrer in which is intended to raise the
question of the conslitutiouality of the retro
cession Of Alexandria, A, the first call Of the
calender no attorney representing either party
being present, the case was passed. Afterwards
Judge Willoughby applied to have it set down
for special day, but that was refused by the
Court
In the course of few days the case will
come up on the regular call of the calendar
Judge WilIoughby has prepared a brief of 80
pages. examining the question at length, and
giving all laws bearing upon it. 1t is under,
stood that Mr.. Burke, Attorney for the Com
mouwealth in Alexandria county, will not pre-
prepare briet nor argue the case, but will, IN
accordance with the advice Of the Attorney
General, take no further part in the matter as
public officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

ALEXANDRIA COUNTY ITEMS. up to three
o'clock yesterday the registration for Arlington
Township, at Balls Cross Roads, stood twenty.
seven white to fifty colored.
neat Episcopal church is being erected in
the village ofArIingtou, opposite the postofhce,
and handsome Presbyterian church at Balls
Cross Roads
George OFT Wunler, esq is setting out a
VINEYARD on his land 10 Washington Township:
An elegant cottage residence is being erected
neal Sumner School, 10 Washington Township.
Au experienced fruit grower in the county
informs Us that while there will be but few
reaches, no other fruit, or crop, is at all 10
jured.
All the public schools in the county were ill.,
spectei yesterday by Superintendent Carue.
He reports the white schools in a very flourish
ipg condition In the colored schools, which
lave worked remarkably we'll this year, the
plumber of pupil. is comparatively small, the
larger children having been withdrawu, to go
to work. Several schools are preparing tor ex-
hibitons at the close Of the session.
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LOCAL NEWS.
EVERY MAN WHO WISHES TO VOTE
~ MUST BE RE-REGISTEREO.

Runaway COUPLE Frank Dodson, of
p,rpahannock, and Miss Alberta Bruce, of
I,nlneper arrived here on the freight train yes
.orday afternoon, aud took the six o'clock boat
s,r u asbiugton. They were bent upon getting
n,Osarrjed, add accomplished that object, though
u"dsr difficulties. They got aboard the train
., Tulpeper Court H.use, where an aunt OF
' ,be Young lady did her best to prevent the
a., but being sent from the depot there
90 a store some distance off to buy pound OF
sondy the train started before she could get
i and, as already stated, the pair reached
bsre in safety When they arrived 10 Wash
; INTO the City Hall was closed but they sue
oseded, after long search, iu finding the clerk
of the Court, from whom the required license
was obtaiued. But their troubles were not
vsr over. for though they found several minis
~; ;rrs all of them were engaged and could not
n.rf,rm the marriage ceremony, aod it was
pnt until they we're on their way back to the
Jenot that they came across a church 10 which
ssryice was being held, and going 10 there they
rs;,sd until the conclusion of the service, when
,hnv stated their object to the preacher and
we're married by him. They returned here on
,hs midnight train, and stopped at boarding
house until this moruiug, when they returned
70 Culpeper "a happy, if not sensible pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
LET NO CONSERVATIVE FAIL TO
REGISTER

The Eastern BRANCH BRIDGE. In the
L. S. House of Representatives, yesterday,
Mr.. Chapman reported from the District Com
mittee the bill to aid 10 the construction Of a
bridge across the E lstcru Branch, with an &C
cympanpiug report, as follows: 1.-The Commit
Tee on the District OF Columbia report back
House bill 3,OS2, with accompanying papers.
Your committee recommend that the subject
be referred to the Committee on Appropro-
prations, aud that that committee be request.
cd to report 10 the House, in the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill, "a sum sufficient to rebuild
the present. unsafe Navy Yard bridge 10 sub
.autiul manner. While the committee are Of
opirou that true economy would REQUIRE the
bridge to be of iron and masonry, it Is recon
mvnicd however, that under all the circum-
stances, less expensive bridge would meet
present wants Il Is believed, however, that a
les, SUN than Sl5O, 900 would be insufficient.
The bill and report were referred to the Com
mittee on Appropriations.
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The PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, (MD., J
CLERKSuP. A letter 10 the Baltimore SuD,
from Upper Marlboro, written on Tuesday
last, says This morning, at 9:45, Mr..
Brooke, the recently elected clerk of the Cir
cult Court for Prince Georges county, called
at the Clerks Office, received his commission,
was sworn 10, and lett his bond for record, and
will take charge of the Office on Monday next,
the day prior to the assembling Of Court, Mr..
Widdccombe requiring until that time to close
up the unfinished business Of his short term.
1t was amusing to tystanders to witness the
strict courtesy and decorum inserchanged be-
tween the rival competitors who have just
emerged from one OF the clcsest and most ex-
citing campaigns ever Witnessed in this county.
Mr. Wddecombe has served a notice upon
Mr.. Brooke that be will contest his election,
before what tribunal am unable to state. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
The Markets.

New YORK, May 7.-Stocks dull. Money g..
Gold ia. Flour quiet and firm. Wheat quiet
and unchanged. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE May Va. 6's, old, so; do.
consolidated, So w. Vas, H. Cotton quiet
but firm; low middlings l63al6s. Flour steady
and unchanged. Wheat 10 good demand and
lower; white choice lS5; fair to prime do. l65a
1870; choice amber lSOalS3; good to prime red
l75al7S; common to fair do. l60ll70; Pennsyl.
vania red l74al77; Ohio and Indiana do l55a
les; Western spring l50al53. Corn steady and
in good demand; white Southern S3aS6; yellow
do. S5as7; mixed Western, DID, S6as7: new,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
Financial.

LONDON, May 7-3 80 D. m.-The bullion
10 the Bank OF England has decreased s365, 900
during the past week.
The amount of bullion Withdrawn from the
Bank of England 90 balance 10 day is 922,000.
PARIS, May T. The specie in the Bank of
France has increased Is, 926, 900 fraucs during
past week.
NEW York, May THE bids for Govern
meut gold aggregated $4,S40, 500 at from l.76
to ll2 3d.
New YORK, May 1.-The Government
awarded million ADD ahaIf gold at from
1922 to 1928
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

BROKEN LEa.-A coIored man named Joe
Ford, wagon driver tor Mr. Arthur Broadwater,
OF Fairfax county, while Oh his way from this
city to that gentleman's farm, yesterday after,
noon, with load of guano, accidentally tell
from the wagon, and one wheel passing over
his thigh, fractured it midway between the hip
and knee joints. The accident occurred near
Mr.. David Watkins house, on the Little River
Turnpike, and that gentleman having sent for
Dr.. Mccormick, put the doctor and the injur-
ed man 10 his carriage and sent them to the
a'ter's home, where the doctor applied the me-
ceSsary dressing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK of the stock o

POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK ofthe stock of
a New York wholesale house at auction. 1t is
announced that owing to the large balance of
Woo!eus, Silks, Linens, Carpets, &c, &C.. still
unsold at the bankrupt sale of foreign and do
nestle dry goods by Messrs. Green & Williams
at their auction house, corner of Tenth and D
streets, Washingtou,D. C.,the sale will be con
tiuued during this week, but will positively be
brought to close at the end Of this week. DO
not stand on the order Of gong, but 60 at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
Agricultural Fair.

MOBILE, ALA, May THE opening of the
agricultural fair was grand success beyond
all expectations. Visitors from all parts of the
country are in this city Thousands visit the
magnificent grounds daily. To-day Col. G. G..
Langdon, President of the association delivers
an address, 1t is thought 10000 persons will
be on the grounds.
The weather is beautiful
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From Cuba.

HAVANA, May 6.-Csptain General Concha
has issued decree, ordering the formation Of
eight battalions of colored militia.
Four prominent bad characters who offered
armed resistance to the gendarmes have been
tried by court martial, and two of them we're
shot this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

POLICE REPORT. following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes.
tcrday
Charles Anderson, colored for disorderly
conduct at Fishtowu, Was dismissed with an
admonitioD.
Joe Mitchell, colored, for Interfering with
the cham gang, was locked up for examination.
Policeman VIM. johnson has resigned to ac-
cept the position of watchman at the sash fac
tory of Rishiell 4 Hooge.
Two dodgers only applied for and were furn-
ishcd with sleeping accommodations at the sta
ton house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

WASHINGTON, May I, a. N.
For the Middle States, generally clear or
hazy weather, low temperature, north and west
winds will prevail, with rising barometer dur
ing the day
The western rivers will decline slowly during
the coming twenty four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
IN ORDER TO VOTE, REGISTER!

CHEERING PROSPECT. Mr.. Daniel w.
Lewis, of Fairfax county, who has just return.
ed FROM az extended trip through the South
Western portion of the State, gives fattering
account of things in general iu that section. He
says the wheat aud grass never looked more
promising, while the cattle are grazing 10
thousands on the hill sides upon the luxuriaut
pastures In Bedford, Botetourt, Wytbc,
Pulaski, Washington, &C., the crop prospects
We're never more aattering, and the people are,
ncousc queuce, in high spirits, looking hope.
fully forward to 'that better time to come.
Man never is,
But always to be blest.
At Wytheville he saw specimens of coal, taken
from niue about four miles from that place,
considered there almost equal to the famous
English Camel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

CoNvICTs. The City Sergeant and hisguard
have returned from Richmond, having safely
lodged the four colored couvicts they carried
there in the penitentiary. The last words said
by Elias Jordan, who was sent there tor at
tempted rape, before the door was closed upon
him were, II am not guilty Of the charge for
which am imprisoned. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
Verd ct.

PHILADELPHIA, May THE jury in the
case of Snyder against the Mutual Life Insur
ance Company returned verdict tor the plaio-
tiff this morning.
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is NOW GOING ON
REGISTER!

The CALF TRADE. -Loudoun county must
certainly produce more calves than any county
in the State. The freight trains arriving here
on the w. & D. R. r. come in loaded with
calves nearly every day. A commission mer-
chant yesterday received thirty-tbree at one
time, and the cry is still they come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER CO.,
y Nav 1874

A dividend of two dollars per share will be
psid to the stockholders at the Office of the Com
pany. No. IS Prince street, on and after Friday,
the 10th instant.
The Directors have, by resolution, ordered
that the second instalment of two dollars per
share on each share of the old stock Of the Com
pany be paid to the Treasurer, at the office of
the Company, on or before the 18th instsnt.
my 5-eotd T. D. FENDALL, Sec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
DON'T PUT OFF REGISTERING.
MASONIC LOTTERY. The drawing of the

MASONIC LOTTERY. The drawing of the
Masonic Lottery at Norfolk, took place on
Tuesday. large number of tickets we're held
iu this place, The capital prize of $25, 900,
was drawn by James Reid, baker Of Norfolk,
who held ticket No. 1850. VIM. B. Dlggs,
ex-sheriff of Norfolk, drew the secoDed prize.
Number 1903 drew $6,250. Mum Der.
2,l7s drew $4,000. The following drew
1925 each: 3I.777, 26,O22, 1888, 77,479,
43 COZ, 10, 532. 2,678, 68, 9Sl, 1855, 1886,
53,l27, eS, 7sO, 7,4O9. Prizes ranging from
$25 to 1925 are very numerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
T ECTURE.

HCTuKh.
ALEXANDER CLARKE, (brother of Grace
Greenwo d. the live Editor of the Methodist
Recorder" of Pittsburg, Pa. an elegant writer,
a man full of humor and fine thought, will de,
liver his interesting lecture, THE RACE OF
MINNOWS," in the Methodist Protestant
Church, in this city, on THURSDAY NIGHT
next, May 7th, to commence at 8 O'Clock. the
proceeds are for the benefit of the NJ. P. School
Tickets for adults 25c; children l5e. my 2-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07
Business Houses Burne Il.

DETROIT, May flight business places i
Midland, Mich, we're burned yesterday. Lo:
$4,000.
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REGISTER AT ONCE !
.7.nUSE.HE NTS.

REPTA A L,
MONDAY and TU ESDAY,
May 11th and 18th,
First appearance in this city Of
FRANK MACEVOY'S
NEW HIBERNICON, OR IRELAND IN
AMERICA.
The favorite Irish Comedian,
Mr. ROBERT BYRNES,
in his Great Character,
Mr.. Emile Ames, in his celebrated characters,
Fritz, our German Friend, and Old Black
joe
Miss Mary MacCres, the popular Contrslto.
Miss Hattie Clifton. the favorite Soprano
Miss Kate Byrnes late of Dublin Theatre.
Prof Moselin, Musical Director.
To conclude with the laughable fare,
THE HAUNTED GUIDE.
Evening Prices: Reserved seats IS cts Ad-
mission SOC; children 25c.
MATINEE TUESDAY, at 3 p: m.
Matinee Prices Adults Csc children l5c.
nv 7-5t F. c.. GARLlCK, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

Ms~NoTIcE-There will be meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Alexandria Library
Company tomorrow Thursday evening, at
O'Clock As business of importance will be pre-
sented for the consideration of the Board, it is
hoped that every Direc or will be present:
INV 6-2t S. G.. NEALE President.
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NiiSSOn
Weather Probabilities.

New YORK. May 7.-Nilsson sailed fol-
Europe yesterday.
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LOOK AT THE FIGURES AND SEE
THE NECESSITY FOR RE-
REGISTERING.

REGIsTRATIoN.--The registration books in
the Several wards of the city made the follow
ing exhibit at four clock this afternoon:
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The PRICE OF Ice. The seasons rates

The PRICE OF Ice The seasons rates for
ice in Boston have been published. The fol-
lowing are the prices: For - pounds, s24
per year; for 20 pounds, $50 per year; for 80
pounds S4S per year. By weight, 81 pounds
and upwards, 80 ceHts per 100 pounds, or just
twice the price of last year. These rates, it is
understood, with slight increase, WILDE charg-
ed here
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DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER!

As- I. o. O. F.-The members of Potomac
Lodge, No 38, are requested to attend on Fri
day night the 9th instant, at O'Clock. busl-
ness of great Importance will be considered.
NV 7.2t B. E. PEAKE Secretary.
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s4aS5. Oats dull; Southern Sc; Western mlx Os
SO; do white 60a6l. Rye quiet at looaloo.
HAY unchanged. Provisions strong.
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special Ull6rlngS, comprising
BLACK and COLORED SILKS.
1900 pieces BLACK MOHAIRS and ALPAC-
AS of our own importation, cheaper than any
house in the country.
DRESS GOODS Of every description.
1000 ia MARSEILLES SPREADS at 81. 25; ;
cheap at $4
so pieces TABLE LINEN, at 81 and Coo, worth
double.
1000 Long and Square PAISLEY SHAWLS,
at $40 and SIS.
1900 LLAMA LACE POINTS and JACKETS.
These goods we guarantee to sell much less
than the cost of importation, having bought
them during the panic in November last.
1900 dozen LINEN NAPKINS, at ST per doz
so pieces full width Barnsley all Linen SHEET
ING, at Is and 80c, worth Sl.8.
300 piece. IRISH LINEN, at 30c and upwards
$50 pieces Magnificent SPRING REPS, for
Wrappers at lsc per yard.
200 pieces yard wide FRENCH PERCALE,
neat figures and striped, at l21c, worth 10.
100 pieces best GINGHAMS at 12tc. worth l8c.
1914 Blesched UTICA SHEETING, at 4oc.
8-4 Blesched SHEETING, st 25c.
1000 pieces best BLACK and WHITE PRINTS,
at &c.
100 pieces best COLORED PRINTS, at &c.
% cases "A ANDROSCOGGIN COTTON, at
| 13c per yard.
We guarantee every article as represented
and are vain enough to say that we are selling
GREAT BARGAINS.
| Call at once, and convince yourselves that we
are not Bankrupt, but will undersell any So
co,lod BANKRUPT TRAVELLING CON-
Germ.
|LANSBURGH & BRO.
Nos. 4O4 and 4Os Seventh ST.,
an 3-1m WASHINGTON, D. c.
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rTAGAN'S MINSTRELS,
BURLESQUE OPERA TROUPE
BRASS BAND

BkAOS DaNU,
Will give THREE GRAND PERFORM
ANCES at SAREPTA HALL Alexandra. on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, May 9th and 9th.
AdmiS sion SOC.
MATINEE SATURDAY, at 2 O. clock. Ad-
mission to all parts OF the house Is c.s.
my Std j Q. FARMER, Agent.
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NH REM FAIR.

The children of CHRIST CHURCH will hold
fair for the benefit of the poor of The city, on
MONDAY and TUESDAY afternoons and
evenings, May llth and 18th at the ASSEM-
BLY, ROOMS, [Witmer's buildiAg.i
Admission 10c. my It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

CHlLDRENs FAIR As will be seen by a
notice elsewhere in to-day's Gazette the chill
dreu of Christ Church will hold fair for the
benefit of the poor of the city on the evenings
of next Monday and Tuesday at the Assembly
Rooms. The children have been making and
collecting articles for this fair for some time
pas, and the tables will contain many things
both useful and ornamental. The object Is
Certainly commendable one and will we'll mer-
rt large attendance and large pecuniary re-
CENTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-07

The TAX BILL AND THE RETROCESsION
SCHEME. The Petersburg News deprecating
the desire manifested here by some for rean
nexatiop to the District of Columbia says =
washington is worse taxed than Virginia.
Richmond, Petersburg and Norfolk are as Sc
yerely taxed as any three cities IN the State,
but they have no idea Of anDexing themselves
to Washington, North Carolina, or any other
country. They intend to fight the battle out
on the Virginia line if it takes them century.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 1T is stated
that some seventy or eighty of the members of
the Second Presbyterian Church have sent a
communication to the session of the LIST Presby-
terlau Church expressing their desire to wor-
snip lu that church, with their pastor, Rev. DR..
bullock, and that there is strong ground to be-
heve that the proposition will DO favorably en-
.eIIalned. Should it be accepted, the lstChurch
WIN have the largest Presbyterian congregation
i. ! the city, and will doubtless increase its mem
osrshlp under the teachings of their much es-
'eemed and able pastor.