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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1875.

LoUIsIANA.--rhe House OF Representatives
Yesterday passed the resolutions with reference
20 affairs in Louisiana. The first RECOMMENDED
the seating of ali members Of the Legl' lature
legally elected, aud the reseating Of the i've
Conservative members who were forced ou'
Of their seats by the military authorities. This
was adopted without a division. The second
resolution recommending the recognition OF
Kellogg as Governor until the expiration OF his
term of office, met with opposition, trom the
Democratic side OF the House. but was passed
by vote of l63, to 49, Upon the motion to
suspend the rules and take up tho resolution,
A. n. Stephens, Of Georgia, voted with the
majority, and bis vote gave the requisite two
thirds. Had he voetdin the negative With his
Democratic colleagues, sufficient number
could not have been secured. tie voted against
the second resolution on direct vote on Its pass
age. The Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore American says that the President
said to Senator West that, 'if Congress passed
the Louisiana resolutions, recognizing Kellogg
and seating FIVE members of the Legislature
note seated by the Returning Board, he would
see them carried out even if he had to send
Sheridan to do it. The moral force of the
House passing them is considered sufficient en-
dorsemeut for Presidential action
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill amending
the charter Of the Valley Educa tional Society,
was referred.
The House amendments to the bill author
ling the formation Of partnership associations
were agreed to, aud the bill in reference TO the
rebuilding or repair of bridges washed away by
recent frcshcts, was read Il third time.
A petition against certain proposed am end
mepts to the charter Of Ashland Was pre-
seDtcd.
The resignation of Henry w. Thomas, esq.,,
as Senator from the First District, composed
of Loudoun, Fairfax, Alexandria and Prince
William, to take effect March lst, was offered
and accepted.
Lieutenant Governor Withers delivered his
farewell address as presiding officer OF the Sen.
ate, thanking Senators for their kind forbear-
ance, &c., and invited Mr. Thomas to take his
vacant seat as Lieutenant Governor elect, which
he did, prefaciDg the act by an address, in
which be promised an impartial adminlStra-
ton of the duties OF his office.
Mr. Critcher offered preamble and resolu-
ton complimentary to Lieutenant Governor
Withers as presiding officer, and expressive of
courtesy, and impartialty with which he had
were adopted.
Mr.. kirkpatrick presented bill to authorize
the James River and Kanawha Canal Company
to execute mortgage, aud to authorize guar
antee thereof by Richmond, Lynchburg aud
Norfolk, for the purpose of finishing the same
to Buchanan, and for connecting the western
end of said canal and the Chesapeake ADD Onlo
Railroad at or near Clifton Forge, which was
referred.
A bill for the relief Of the Lcesburg aud Al
die Turnpike Company was Introduced by MIR.
Taylor.
The House Of Delegates refused to order to
its third reading the bill to sub divide the 9Th
judicial circuit and to locate new circuit to
be kuowp as the 18th circuit.
The bill to levy aud collect takes to carry on
the government was taken up, discussed and
amended till the hour Of adjournment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

In the British House of Commons, yester-
day, bill was introduced lesSening certain
penalties in Ireland, and removing restrictions.
The Chief Secretary gave notice that the Gov
erDment intended to re. enact the laws against
Ribbonism in Westmeath. where lie said he
had been assured that the Ribbon conspiracy
existed as strong as ever, and that John
Mitchell bad been sent to Parliament because
he had declared he would never consent to be
at peace with England. The bill was passed
TO its second reading
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

Recent explorations show that the great
Australian trees exceed in height, though not
10 circumference, the giants Of California. A
fallen tree in the recesses of Dandenong, Vic
toria, was measured not long since, and found
to be 420 feet long; another, 90 the Black
Spur ten miles from Healesville, measured
$50 feet. The highest trees on the Sierra NJ
vada, CAL, yet discovered reach only $50 feet,
the average size being from 800 to 400 feet in
height, and from "a to "a feet in diameter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
HUNTING ON ANoTHER's LAND. -Sectit

5th, chapter 90, Code OF 1878, reads as follows:
IF any person shsll hunt, shoot, fowl or
range, with or without dogs, on the lands OF
another, without the consent OF the owner or
tenant OF such ards, or shoot along any public
road, or in the streets OF any town or village, In
Any of the counties Of this Commonwealth, on
the lands ccmprehended in the survey of any
proprietor, he shall be deemed guilty or a tres
pass, and shall be fined for esch offence five dol.
lars, the fine to be double in every instance if
the offence be committed in the ight or on Sun
dsy, for the use Of the owner or tenant of the
lands and for the Commonwealth whom the Of
fence is comm itted IN the pubic Roads or IL the
streets OF any town or village, to be recovered
BY warrant before any justice of the peace, to-
gether with all costs and charges attending the
collection Of the same, and shall, moreover, for
felt as aforesaid, his gun and shooting apparatus,
and his dog or dogs Shall be killed il the justice
shall, in bis discretion, so order and when any
person shall be convicted third time of said
offence, the justice rendering judgment therefor
shall require them TO enter into recoguizance
with sufficient security. for his good behavior
for twelve montLs or if he fail to give such Sc
curity to commit him to Jail for one month, I'M
less it be sooner given, such recognizsnce to be
forfeited if such person offend as aforesaid with
in the time limited in the recognizance."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

In commenting on the passage of the Civil
Rights bill, the Richmond State Journal, Re-
publican, says: -"When we consider how diff
6culs it will prove to enforce this bill, aud
how liable it may prove to embroil the two
races in trouble, we fear its effect will be far
from promoting the interests of the class Of
citizens whom it is intended to serve. We trust,
however, that the good sense of the colored
people of Virginia will keep them from 10
truding themselves 10 places that cannot be
agreeable to themselves, or that may be dis
tasteful to their white fellow citizens. 10
word, le. the colored people show BY their coz
Duct that there ives no need of this class leg's-
laton; that they have 10 desire to thrust them
selves into places where there presence may be
obnoxious, and thus retain the respect and
good will of their white neighbors"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

According to the published public statement
the decrease for the month of February, was
Sc, $50, lS3 IL which is mainly attributable to the
heavy internal revenue receipts which have been
collected since the agitation OF the new Tax and
Revenue bill iD Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

The New Orleans Committee of Seventy re-
pudates the Wheeler compromise, and calls up
on the people of Louisiana to do the same, re-
CARELESS of the action of the Conservative men
bers who have accepted it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

How the Force bill is viewed by coDsidera-
BILE, and what oughTtto be not uniufueDtial
section OF the Republican party, was shown by
the vote upon it. when such men as Mr. Dawes,
the Hoar brothers, General Hawey and others,
who have always held and justified the holding
of the confidence of their party, voted againsti,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

REDUCTIONS OF Coal FKElGuTS.-Y yesterday
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
psny issued II circular giving the rate of freight
and tolls on anthracite coal from March until
further notice These show reduction OF Is:
or II! por cent to Philadelphia and Richmond
and proportionate reduction to al points Oh
their msin line and branches. They will, how
ever, charge l5c per ton, shipping expenses, on
all coal shipped from Por. Richmond, making
an actual reduction Of l0c FER ton on all coal
shipped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

Soldiers of the garrison at Marseies are
having mania for suicides The commander
has issued general order for all soldiers who
take their own lives to be buried with dis
grace in the night time, as guilty of an act OF
onuardica
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has re-
duced the freight on coal twenty-five cents per
ton from the coal regions to Baltimore, and pro-
portionably to way points. The reduction takes
effect tomorrow. The present tariff was adopt
ed 10 March, 1868, and has not been changed
since. The new tariff is understood to be fixed
for the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH =.
MEMORANDA

Schr Isabella, with cargo of hoop poles,
hence for Norfolk was towed back here ycstcr
day, having grounded at Sandy bar. She sprung
aleak last night while lying 1t her dock, the ice
having it is SUPPOSED, scraped the oskum from
some OF her seams
Schrs Walter Jones and Annie Gibson, from
the Chesapeake, with oysters, were lowed to
Wash;ng ton this morning.
The tug Samuel Gelncy sailed today to tow
up the vessels OF Capt James johnson and Vim
McQuigon, lying in Quanlico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

The DIFFICULTY AT WEST POINT. The
case Of the Commonwealth Us. B.. Is. Douglas,
growing out OF the political difficulty at West
Point last fall, during the pcudeucy of the Con-
gressional eection-on which occasion Mr.
SeDer had one of his arms brokcn-was tried
before the Circuit Court OF King William coun.
ty last Monday. The West Point Star says
that Major Doug las plead guilty, and the Court
imposed the miuimu fine, one cent and COSTS
Fredericksburg HeruM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

GEN. HUNToN. In speaking of the arrange
meus of the committees of the next House OF
Representatives, the Louisville Courier Jour
nal thus speaks of Gen. Hunton, representa-
tive from this district Hutton is an old
fashioned, Conservative Virginan. No one
can know him without trusting him. He is
extreme in nothing A brave, truthful, honest
gentleman, without vices and without hobbies,
he is destined to play mans part iu Congress-
having always played it out Of Congress. Why
should not Hutton be chairman ofthe commit
tee on which Mr.. Blaine has placed him ? He
is a representative man honest man ; aud
pentleman-bone of the bone and sinew of the
siuew of the manhood of the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
summer.

Lieutenant Governor Withers yesterday va
Gated the chair as presiding officer of the Sen
ate, his resignation going into effect then, and
his successor, Judge II. w. Thomas, occupied
the chair, and assumed the duties of the Office
of Lieutenant Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
COM M EISGIAI.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Mar 2-The market
for choice lots of Wheat is very active, and
prices are sttlening; offerings light, with salos
of choice lots at l25 and 12G. Corn is activeand
frmer; sales Of mixed ct 50 and 81, and yellow
at 80. Rye is quiet ut 90alC0 Oats are less
firm; otf.rngs of Ito bushels, with sales at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

1t is said that the President denies that lie
would not call an extra session 10 the contingency
Of the failure of the River and Harbor, Reve-
nue. and Suudry Civil bills In the event of the
failure of the last named bill, be would prof.
ably call an extra session some time during the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

Tie Episcopal Standing Committee Of Ala
bama have given canonical consent to the
conservation of DR.. Jaecer, Bishop elect o;
Southern Ohio. and OF DR.. Drk,vep, Bishop
elect Of Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

PLANT SHADE TREES. 1t is DOW 10 order
to pIaut shade trees. This is said TO De the
best season of the year for that purpose, and
we would suggest to those who would adorn
their frouts and thereby enhance the value OF
their property not to lose the present opporit-
uity. Fredericksburg NelcS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

Municipal elections were held in the cities
and towns of Maine yesterday. The gains and
losses appear to be about equally divided be-
tween the Republicans and Democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

Gov. Booth, of California, and U. S. Scna-
tor elect from that State, resigned the Office OF
Governor 90 Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

Boston is about TO start system OF sewerage
which will cost over million dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

INSURANCE AND SUICIDE.-A case invoiv-
ing very important legal question was dis
posed of 10 the Supreme Court Of the United
States. yesterday, but the judgment of the
Court below was reversed on technical point,
without touching the real matter at ISSUE Does
life Insurance policy, in which it is covenant:
ed that the same shall be void if the death OF
the party insured is occasioned by suicide, &C
tualIy become void on the happening Of this
contingency In some States it has been held
that such an agreement is valid, while in others
the contrary doctrine has been laid down, aud
insurance companies have been compelled to
pay the full amount Of the policy, notwlth,
standing that it was expressly agreed that the
com pany should be relieved from all liability,
it the insured terminated his life with bis owu
hand. This question was squarely presented
10 the case decided yesterday butthc Supreme
Court reversed the Judgment entered against
the insurance company 10 the Court below. on
the ground that the Judge erred in excluding
from the jury certain testimony relating to the
suicide of the deceased. The decision, as far
as it goes, is favorable to the company, but it
leaves the main question unsettled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

The farm Of L. ". Story, in Spotsylvania
county, containing $50 acres, was sold last week
for S790.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
FISHING SHORE.

TULIP HILL FISHING SHOREsnd OUT
FIT, near Fcrt Washington for rent Apply
to H. S. JOHNSTON, 40. 493 Pennsylvania
avenue, near the National Hotel, w ssh'ngtoh'
ID G. ian 27-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

The CIVIL RIGHTS bill was signed by the
President yesterday and is DOW a law. There is
doubt whether some of its clauses will stand
the test of the Supreme Court, as being void
on account of uoconstitu,ionality. 4 test case
will probably soon be made before that tribunal
and given precedence on the docket In order TO
reach a speedy decision. Senator Carpenter
10 arguing the uncoustitutionaIity OF the bill, on
Saturday, said he had 90 doubt the jury clause
would be- declared invalid by he court, suce 1t is
gross and uujustlfabie io,erfrreuc= with state
regulations relative to juries, permitting as it
does citizen of California to sit on jury
in Massachusetts defiance of such regu-
latious. Mr.. Carpenter said be presumed no
one would pretend that Congress could pass a
law requiring the State Of Massachusetts to
select her iurymeu from the whole body of cilI-
zeus of the Uuted States aud yet such Il law
would be valid if the right to serve as juror
in Massachusetts were right pertaining to
ci,izep of the United States a. SUCH His con
illusions were that uOder this bill the colured
man can sue but cannot recover, and that the
United States Supreme Court, 10 TWO well COZ.
sidered decisions, have settled principles upon
which the validity of this bill must be denied.
Wash Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

THE AQUEDUCT TOLL BRIDGE. In the U.
S. Senate, yesterday, Mr. Hitchcock, from The
District Committee reported tavorably and
without amendment, the bill TO amend the act
relating to the Alexandria Canal, approved
July 81, 1865 The amcrdatory bill provides
that the Alexandria Canal Company, its sue
cessors and agents shall operate and maintain.
across the Potomac river from Georgetown, in
the District Of Columbia, to the Virginia shore,
upon and over the stone piers upon which the
aaueduct now rests, in conjunction Herewith,
bridge. of wood, iron or stone, Tor the pas.
sage of persons. animals and vehicles, whic;
said bridge shall be always kept in such good
and sufficient repair as may be directed by the
engineer officer in charge OF public buildings
and grounds; that hereafter the said company,
its successors, and agents, shall not be allowed
to exact, demand or receive more than the fol-
lowing tolls for crossing said bridge, namely:
For each foot passenger, one cent; for each
horse, mule, or jack, with rider, two cents: for
each horse, without rider, or OK, or other horn
ed cattle, two CENTS for each vehicle drawn by
one animal eight cents, or fifteen cents both
ways; for each vehicle drawn by two animals,
ten cents each way; for each vehicle drawn by
four animals, fifteen cents; and where the above
rates for vehicles shall be paid, no charge shall
be made for the driver, passengers, or goods or
produce 90 or 10 said vehicles; for hogs, sheep
or other live creatures at the rate of fifty cents
per hundred Provided, that said cumpany,ts
successors, or agents, shall furnish toll-tickets,
when purchased in quantities of not less than
fifty, at half the above rates; aud that the
act to which this is ucndatory shall be 10 force
except SO far as modified by this act. and that
the power therein reserved to the Congress- of
amendment alteration, and repeal shall con-
tnue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

CHaWLS--Our entire stock of Shawla to be
- sold at greatly reduced prices.
WN. n. BERkLEY s. SON,
feb q g. King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
MARRIED..

Al the residence of Mr.. John Montcth, Stat
ford county, on the 18th ult., by Elder John
Clark. WILLIAM Is. SHELTON ard Miss
FEN TON w. MONTElTH, ali of Stafford co.
On the oath of February at Glencrs, Spotsyl-
vanis county, W., by Rev. james ?. Smith, Of
Fred crickS burg, Dr. JAMES Nj. SCOTT and
Miss SALLIh l.. DICKINSON, of Spotsylvs-
niu county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

DIERCE'S PELLETS, CARBOLIC ACID,
4 holloway's Arnica Plas:ers, ScheLck' s
Pills, Grsefenberg do, Opium Turpentlne, and
Thomson's Tooth Soap, Just received by
feb 23 HENRY COOK s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02
Attempt at suicide.

ANNAPOLIS, March l.-Dr. Robert j. Lns-
by, about thirty years old, residing FIVE miles
from here, to-day attempted suicide by shoot
ing himself in the stomach with pistol The
result will probably be fatal. He has been de-
mented for some months back. Less than a
year ago he was married TO lady from Mis-
souri,, then here ou visit, who is now at her
fathers home, having gone there early 10 the
winter because Of sickness in the family. Since
being there she was thrown from carriage
and badly injured, and has not yet been ale
to return. DR.. Lusby is graduate of St.
Johns College, New York medical college,
aud very Intelligent, and; up to the time Of
his alteration, remarkably promising young
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

GOD LIVER OIL-DeJo ugh'. Light Brown
~ Fougera's, Nichols, H"geman' ), VogG,ier :,
Cooks. Burnc!ls, Catwell Il Hazards WiIlo*
with Lime, and Bakers Cod Liver Oil, for sale
by HENRY COOK j. CO.,
I01 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

SPARE THE ROBBINS. Thousands Of these
birds are daily being killed for the mere sport
of shooting, as their little carcasses would not
afford mou,hiul, if food be the object of their
destruction. To the farmer they are Invaluable
millions Of worms and grain and fuit destroy
ing insects are killed by them every season,
while nothing valuable to the farmer is contain
ed in their bills Of fair, unless it be few
cherrys, which they pay for thousands times
over 10 the sweet music of their songs. The
farmers should prohibit all shooting OF them
90 their premises and enforce the law against
all caught in doing so. The law against tres
passing will protect them.
1t would be wise act in the Legislature to
prohibit the killing of these birds, by imposing
such fue as would protect them. If they will
not protect the tanner from sheep killing dogs
they ought to protect these Invaluable guar
dams ftheir grain and fruit rops.-LeesJrg
Washmgtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

rEWESBURY S BROWNS ENGLISH
y TOOTH PASTE, the best dcntrifcc known,
Just received by
feb II HENRY COOK W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

OHEWING TOBACCO-"BF Gravcley's"
~ superior, Bakers 'Joy to the World, and
at shines iur alp Chewing Tobacco, just re-
ceived by HENRY COOK & CO,
fet u lO7 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-02

r ANDRETH'S GARDEN SEED-Ccm-
- prisins all the old and well. known, and
some new vari etcs, just received direct lr""
Philadelphia, AID for sale in quantities 10 s"tI
purchasers by JANNE1 70.
feb % No. l45 King e.