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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20
HAIR GOODS.

Wholesale and retail orders promptly filed
from our larg, and varied stock (of our own
make) on hand
Hair work of every description done with q
view to giving perfect satisfaction and retaining
customers as friends who can unhesitstngly rec
cmment our Goods and vouch for the faithful
manner with which all work is executed.
Specia! styles for the coming season of our
own manufacture only.
New lines of Switches, Plaits, Curls, &C.,
which for beauty, size and prices, have no equal
for value in this market
No Our SURPRISE SWITCHES range
in price from ST. 50 to S. and Front Plaits from
ST. to 81 80 1t is wonderfully surprising to OBJ
serve how greatly surprised all the ladies are
when they know how cheaply we are selling our
Surprise Switches and Plaits.
No. 2-Our BELLE HAVEN SWITCHES
are made of longer hair and range somewhat
higher are handsome, and have every appear
ance of goods costing FIVE tim,s the price.
No. 3-Our METROPOLITAN SWITCHES
are made of long hair, and those who wish to
invest in valuable article will save twenty-five
per cent BY purchasing here.
No. 4-Our ECLIPSE WITCHES are made
up with a view to eclipsng anything in the mar
ket Every strand of hair is Of full length, and
any lady requiring high priced Switch can
save 33 per cent by having it made here.
ms- Special attention given to making up
Con,biugs into Switches, Curls Putts, Jewelry,
&C., Sc.
Gs~No extra change for mailing. Send for
Price List.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

In the House of Representatives yesterday,
Mr.. Smith, of Va, presented memorial of
the Tobaccouist Association, Of Richmond
against an increase OF the tax on tobacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

It will be seen that the bill to dscredit the
coupons of the State bonds, ordered to be Gu
crossed by the House of Delegates, aud Of the
passage of which fears were entertained, was
yesterday defeated by vote OF ayes 50 to noes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20
will be built

The Baltimore Americans Washington cor
respondent Gays Senator Morton stated to-day
that he considered the case of Piuchback was
hopelessly dead, and that there was no possible
probability of bis being seated iu the Senate at
this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

REMARKING on the frequency with which
typhoid fever occurs among the higher ranks
of society,"" one of the medical journals says:
1T would almost seem as if the habits of life,
and the varied rich, and plentiful diet Of the
titled aud more opulent classes, induced a con-
dilion Of susceptibility to the disease"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

In the State Senate yesterday five ballots
were taken 90 the location of new lunatlc
asylum without coming to any conclusion. The
last ballot was Lynchburg II, Wythevllle l6,
Salem l. tits thought that no new asylum
will be hnilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

1t is said that Charles Francis Adams jr., is
named as the probable successor of General
Scbenck, who, according to ruuor, is to be re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20
The STATE LIBRARY.-The State Librarian

TIE STATE LIBRARY.-The State Librarian
has, in pursuance of a resolution adopted 10
the Senate, printed list of all books and
works of art purchased for the use of the libra
ry, the prices paid for them, and from whom
purchased, within tie past twelve months.
During that period 1859 volumes were pur.
chased at cost for the whole of S52l6. II,
and 1921 was expended for works Of art, which
makes the total price paid for books and works
of art Sc, 1877. l7.-Rich. Wh0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

THE ELECTION OF WEDNEsDAY.-Asw was
expected, very small vote was cast at the
election Oh the 18th instant to ill the vacancy
from this county in the House of Delegates.
Mr.. B. f. Sheets was elected, having received
the vote cast--LeesJurg WuShmgtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the credentials Of
Angus Cameron, Senator elect from WiscoD-
sin, and James E. Mcdonald, Senator elect
from Indiana, we're presented and put 90 file.
MIR. Boutwell, presented petition from certain
colored persons in Massachusetts asking for
the admission OF Pinchbsck as Senator from
Louisiana. A bill was introduced to incorpo-
rate the Butchers Drove Yard Company Of
the District of Columbia. Mr. Logan made All
Intellectual effort to fix day for the considers
ton of the Bounty bill. He stated that the
sum of money required to pay the bounties
granted by this bill would be twenty million dol
lars, and that it would require six years to settle
the claims that would bc presented under the
proposed law. MIR. Wright, from the Com
mttee on Civil Service, reported resolution
which provides for The appointment of COM
miltee of five Senators, to sit during the recess,
for the purpose of iDquiring into the expedl-
ency of reorgaoizng the several branches OF
the civil service 90 as 10 reduce expenses A
bill asking aid for navigation through the Dis
nal Swamp was referred to the Committee ~
Transportation. The Indian Appropriation bill
was taken up, and an amendment increasing
the appropriation for the Apaches of New
Mexico and Arizona to five hundred thousand
dollars, was adopted. The bill was further
considered at the evening session.
IL the House of Representatives bill was
passed removing the political disabilities from
Oh. Smith, ofRichmond, Va The bill amcuda.
tory Of the act Incorporating the Texas Pacific
Railroad was reported from the Committee on
Pacific Railroads and ordered printed. The
House 10 Comm ittee OF the Whole took up the
Army Appropriation BILL Mr.. Cox offered al
amendment to the effect that the United States
troops should be Withdrawn from Louisiana
before the appropriation could be made avail
able. MIR. Wheeler had an extract read from.
the Congressional Globe which showed that
substantially the same amendment has been
offered by Lewis D. Campbell and Henry Win
ter Davis 10 1856, when the army was being
used by the President to suppress the free
| State party 10 Kansas, and that Mr.. Cox haC
| made speech against the amendment. There
was great deal Of laughter at the expense 0
Mr. Cox, until he obtained the floor and OK
| planned that be was not 10 Congress at tina
| time, and that the speech referred to had beer
| made by Leauder NJ. Cox, of Kentucky; theI
| the laugh was Oh the other side. Mr.. Wheele
| acknowledged his error, aud made suitable
| apologies Several amendments were made
and the bill was rep 'rted to the House aDc
passed. MIR. Poland, from the Select Com
| mittee Oh Arkansas affairs. submitted RESP
luton to accompany the report heretofore
made to the House, declaring that 10 the iudg
meut of the House no necessity exists for any
| further interference in the affairs of that State
| Mr. Butler objected to the consideration OF thu
resolution, and it went over. Mr.. Poland gave
| notice that he would call it up next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

Rear Admiral Charles H. Bell Uuited States
navy, died of pneumonia yesterday morning, at
his residence, in New Brunswick, N. j., aged
II years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1875.

The HISTORY OF ALEXANDRIA. The An
mails of Alexandria, the second Interesting
chapter of which we publish to-day, will be
continued On Saturdays until the conclusion OF
the current series.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

GOOD PRICES. The sale OF the property of
J. H. Brown, dec d. 90 Thursday last was at
tended by about...fve hundred people, The
property brought good prices. Forty nine dol
lars per acre was bid for the farm, but the heirs
declined TO sell at that It is very valuable
estate. -LeesJurq WaShingtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

The proposition to increase the number Of
Circuit Judges has been dropped. The fact
lately ascertaiocd that if the new circuits are
created no members Of the General Assembly
can be constitutionally elected to them will pre-
vent, it is stated, any revival Of the proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

General Tochmau's immigration claim again
failed yesterday in the House of Delegates for
want of constitutional majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

The Virginia Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, North, commenced its an
nua session 10 Portsmouth, on Thursday, but
transacted only routine business. Oaly TWEEN
ty-eight members were present.
The Richmond Wing says: 1.-THE many
friends of Mr. Joho Randol phi Tucker, jr, who
has been so i'll at the residence of his father
iu-law, Judge Crump, is now much better, and
his physician reports him out of danger.
An effort is being made to establish a Na.
tional Bank at Amherst G. H.
On Wednesday night, about 8 o'clock. the
dwelling house, on the farm situated 90 Hazel
River, in the upper end of Culpeper county,
aud belonging to Mr.. Thos. B. Rixey, was en-
tircly destroyed by fire, which is supposed to
been the work Of an inc.ndlary as the house
had been uooccupied for sometime.
BUTTER DAIRY. The Laesburg Wash
ingtonian says DR.. G. A. Quinby has placed
upon his fue Oak Hill estate, in this county,
4 lumber of j superior thoroughbre Alderney
cattle, with the view Of establishing butter
dairy, where, under the management of skill.
full and experienced butter maker, who has
been employed for the purpose butter equal
to the best philadelphia Gilt Edged" will be
made. The experiment, we are sure, will de-
monstrate that Loudouu can produce as good
butter as can be made 10 the country, and we
are pleased 10 see one Of our wealthy landed
proprietors has determined to demonstrate the
fact Its success will determine others TO en-
gage D it, and will introduce into the county
branch of industry, connected with agricul
tura pursuits, which may prove more prohta
bic than the old routine of cropping. Enter
mendcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining IN the Alexandra, Va, Postolhce
February ~, 1875.
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertised and give the date of the list
IF not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
Adams, Matilda Wise or Halbert, A
Burns, j Morris, Mary A (col)
Bell, Mary Miss Martin, Miss Fannie V
Bslsay, Chas Moten, Mrs HELEN
Crump, A Murphey, Mrs Harriet
Davis, Ruth A Phillips, A K
Devaughn A H. Pusey, John r
nohcney, Danl or Jno Par ker, George W
Eagle, Jas T RIsdon, Nj RS Maggie r
Franklia, Mr. Roane Archibald
Flang.n, Mary Smith, Q I
Fula 5 Mrs Smith, Mrs Jennie
Grady, VIM Scott Mrs Z
Green Jas (colureI Spencer, Edward T
Garrett Hekiah Tantromon, Thomas
Hill, Ella Miss Thomas, John
Hackley, Jno (colored Wilson, D L
Hines, Jas 4 Whittere Mary,
Hubbard Sam'l Fl Washington, Miss
feb 2O-1t W. N. BERKLEY, P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

THE LEGIsLA7 URE--Thc Richmond CORES
pondent of the Petersburg News writes "But
nine working days of the ninety fixed by the
constitution for the session Of the Legislature
remain. Not particle of urgent public bust
ness has been attended to. The session will
certainly have to be extended for thirty days.
The Assessment Bill, Tax Bill, Immigration
Bill Pententiary Bill (by which it is possible
to make that institution pay. public debt
question (which must be attended to in some
way), proposition for new Lunatic Asylum,
election of Lieutenant Governor, constitutions
amendments TO be referred to the next Leeis
lature, &C., &C., remain to be haally acted
upon "Wednesday, when the vote was taken
on the coupon bill, the ayes were Al, noes 46,
absent 81. This number of abscntecs is moth
iuy UNUSUAL Indeed will guarantee that an
examination of the rocalls will demonstrate
that it is less than the average for the session.
Yet these abseutees are drawing from the
State Treasury per diem equaliing S42 per
week.
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. during the ab-
seuce from home of Elisha A. Kingsley,
wealthy farmer of Flat Creek, Schohare county
N. Y, Oh Sunday evening, his barn was discov-
cred to be on fire by his wife, who, with d
Young woman, were the only persons in the
house. With the hope Of saving the live stock
10 the barn-several cows and team Of horses
the two women ran to the barn, which was
nearly enveloped in flames. While they were
untying the cattle heavy beam fell from over
head striking 10 such way that Mrs.
Kingsley was wedged between it and the
mapger. aud could not extricate her
self. Her conn., aoioo used every effor'
to release her. but 10 vain, only desistlDg
when compelled to fly 10 save her own life, and
not before she was terribly burned about her
hands and face She was obliged to force a
board off the rear OF the barn to escape, the
flames cutting of every other mode of retreat.
Mrs Kingsley was held fast by the beam about
ten minutes before the flames reached her, and
the girl had escaped from the building not more
than mioute when it fell in. The body of
Mrs. Kingsley was entirely burned.
An Independent Order of Good Templars,
vas organized under the name Of Rock Sprlug
Lodge, 10 Lecsburg on Wednesday last the 18th
INST, by James f. Divine. There were fifty
five charter members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20
Charles w. Green,
LOCK BOX II.

LOCK BUA L.
feb 20-eo5t
WINDOW GLASS-A large supply of 6Io
wv and 81 10 just received and for sale by
fob 20 JANNEY u co.
NOUNTERPANES -A few white Counter
~ panes, soied, very cheap by
WIN. N BERKLEY & SON,
feb 20 Ga King street.
NANTON FLANNELS-A large stock of
" Canton Flannels at all prices by
VIM n BERkLEY u SON,
feb 20 "a King street.
GHAKER'S GARDEN SEEDS-Just re-
y ceived ~ boxes Shakers' Garden Seeds, put
up expressly for the convenience of the country
trade. For sale on usual terms by
JANNEY s. CO.,
feh 20 l45 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

An Independent Order Of Good Templars,
was organized under the name Of Rock Sprlug
Lodge, 10 Lecsburg on Wednesday last, the 18th
inst, by james +. Divine. There were fifty
five charter members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

FAIRFAX COUNTY ITEMS One day last
week Chap. Steele, an old man some 10 years
of age, dwelling 10 cabin on Wolfe Run, in
Fairfax county, near wher e that stream emptes
into Occoquan Run, was found frozen to death.
1t appears that he was very poor man, and
had nothing better to lie Cd and die 90 than a
bed of cornstalks; and when found it was dis
covered that the rats had been guawing the
face and hands, greatly disfiguring the features
Of the corpse. Another old man was found
dead near CeDtrevilIe on Saturday night last,
by the name of Henry Harrison, who it is sup
posed either starved or was frozen to death.
Mr.. j. E. Caple has sold his mill property.
containing 30 acres of land, situated near Cen
trcville, to Mr.. E. NJ. Pittuan, of this place,
but recently Of Fauquier county, for something
under $4,000.
The board of supervisors were 10 session here
yesterday, aud after transactlug considerable
amount Of business, adjourned to meet on the
10th of May next. Fuiya0 NeecS
THE PRESENT TO Mrs. rcH.-Thc present
Jewels by the Egyptian ruler was brought about
United States army and now 90 the khcdivc's
IL.
friends. They first knew each other in San
Francisco twenty years ago. General Stoue
was stationed there from 1851 to 1856 as chief
of ordnance of the Pacific department. He
resigned to become a banker, and it was
then that he made the acquaintance of Geo
eral Sherman, who was a partner 10 the
banking house of Lucas. Strong l. Go.
Each helped the other in business When the
war broke out General Stone was made in
spector general Of volunteers in the District of
Columbia, and while there he again met Gen
eral Sherman, who served as colonel at the
defense of the capital for two months. After
the war General Stone went to Egypt and
Joined the Khedive's army. The khedive
made him Fakir Pasha, rank next to that
ola prince of the royal family. 1t corresponds
With the title OF general in this couutry. 1t
was through General Stone that General
Sherman, while travelling in the East in 1859,
got to know the Khedive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

WINCHESTER ITEMS The members or the
Executive Committee of the Conservative party
of Frederick county, are requested to meet at
the Court House, 10 Winchester, on the LIST
day of March next, when important business
will be brought before the committee. ln no.
ticing the call the News says: There is one
thing worthy of remark in reference to Fred
erick county. 1t is this, that our people do
not appear to have the same itch for Office that
obtains among the citizens of maDy counties
and cities Of the State"
The News compliments Gen. Williams as a
faithful and efficient member of the House of
Delegates, always working as best he knows
how for the interests of the State and his con-
stituents
Although the nomination of Mr. Gibbons to
the Senate for sometime it has not yet been
confirmed.
Chapman, charged with stealing s35 from
the pocket of Tim O'Neal, on the Valley turn
pike, whilst the latter was asleep in bis wagon,
has been acquitted.
On last Saturday, Mrs Mary jenkins, wife
of the late Mr.. Stephen jenkins, died at the
residence of Mr.. Chas. S. jenkins, very sud-
denly, in the 18th year of her age.
Judge Sherrard, of the Hastings Court, is
i'll.
INCEND1ARY FIRE IN CULPEPER AT Rich
ardsvlIle, Culpeper county, on Thursday night,
the llth inst, the house of the Misses Humph-
reys, with all Gifts contents, together with meat
house, kitchen, &C.. was burned to the ground.
The females, five in number, barely escaped
with their lives, and with only their plight
clothes. At the hour of midnight they bad TO
seek shelter at Deghbors house, barefooted
and without clothing. save those for the night
covered that the perpetrator designed to cut
off their escape, as the fire was strongest east
of the outer doors, the only chance of escape.
Suspicion rests o. former tenant (coloree).-
Fredericksburg Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-20

Wholesale and retail orders promptly filled
make) on hand.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-13

The CANADIAN RA1wAY.-The Victoria
Standard OF recent date says it is un-
derstood that five thousand tons of
steel rails are to be shipped from Eng
land for that port in the Spring, which
will doubtless be received in time to be
laid between Esquimalt and Nanaimo
before the close of the year; and of
course it is presumed that the location
of the line, and grading of the road,
will commence so soon as the weather
will allow the work to proceed. The
first shipment will build something over
sixty miles of railway, about the dis
lance from Esquimalt to Nanaimo.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-13

SNoHoMrsH ArHKNEuM.--The Dispatch
gives the following favorable showing
of the condition of this institution, To-
Gated at Snohomish City, on Jan. LIST:
Value of library s445, of museum 5000.
theatrical department $50, cash on hand
$110, seal and microscope $25. Total
S1,N0. Since January, enough has
been received to make the total cash
in coin of Atheneum property ST.
500, all accumulated since November,
1873, about $500 received from fees
for membership; Museum mostly do
mated; nearly 400 volumes in the library.
This year it is proposed to either in
crease the library to 1900 volumes or
else build suitable building for muse
UNI, library, reading room and hall in
which to hold the exercises of Athe-
neum. Some friends of the society
hope to secure both objects this year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-13
Gatherings by the Wayside.

California has banking capital Of
$140, 600, 900.
San Francisco drank 5,58S, 700 gal
Ions of beer in 1874.
Prevention of cruelty to animals has
reached the city of Mexico. s.
Betting on the base ball champion
ship of 1876 has already begun.
The Verulam is the name of q literary,
artistic and scientific club in London.
One hundred and seventy-six persons
connected with the stage died last year.
Hole-in-the-Day's two daughter are
attending mixed school in Milwau-
kee.
There are over 45O students at the
new college for men and women in
London. m
Colorado has 100, 900 square miles of
coal lands, larger space than all new
England. ~ a@
This year begins and ends on Friday;
Q fact that occurs only about once in
fifty years.
Idaho is considering the question as
to whether she will repudiate her Terri
torial debt.
A new musical periodical has APP
peared in London, with the title of the
First Fiddle. 4t
Paris annually consumes an average
OF 125 pounds of meat for each of its
inhabitants. 9 n.
The Massachusetts, cotton mills are
nearly all enforcing reduction Of ten
per cent. on wages.
Gov. Furnas, of Nehema county,
Neb., raised 5000 bushels Of peaches in
his orchard last year. e
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-13

PUGET Sound CoMMERcE.-The follow
ing are official statistics of the trade OF
the District of Puget Sound for the
year 1874, furnished from the Custom
House at Port Townsend: Ao
Value of exports from Puget Sound to for
eign countries during the year 1S74-In Amer
lean vessels, $977, 742; in foreign vessels,
sisted of-In American vessels, IS 900 feet
assorted lumber, $1s7,525; live stock, grain,
provisions, etc, Sl9O,2l7; total, $S77,742. In
foreign vessels, 1887 600 feet assorted luIn-
ber' Sl2i SIS; live stock grain, provisions.
Der of vessels entered and cleared was 8O4,
with carrying capacity OF 90S,OO5 tons, and
employing 10,605 seamen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-13

s@r The richest State in the Union
has no money of its own; no adequate
revenue; no permanent cities; no agri-
cultural productions; few manufactures,
and but twenty thousand inhabitants,
and most of those as migratory as an
Indian tribe. This State is Nevada.
Nine-tenths of it's area is desert land,
and the remainder mountain. Yet in
those mountains lies gold--how much
of it no one Knows seventy million dol
lars clear in one vein, anyhow--eighty
millions in another-little speculations
of five to twenty millions in others. &!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-13

Sc Against the ISLANDERS of Presi-
dent Grant the entire South utters an
indignant protest says the atlanta News,
and points to thousands of Northern
men (many of whom are Republicans
now living in our midst), in evidence of
the falsity of his utterances. Obscured
as the truth may be, for awhile, by the
mists and clouds Of sectional hate, and
the animosities engendered by years
of battle, it must reveal itself in the
end. Not if the outrage bureau Of At
torney General Williams was multi
piled ten-fold, can the true story Of the
South remain untold. It will and shall
be told-the story of our sufferings, of
the indignities heaped upon us. Of the
manner in which we were tortured and
robbed-it shall be told and believed,
too, SO that not only the North shall
stand aghast with horror ct the recital,
but so that the entire civilized world
shall ring with indignation at the crimes
perpetrated by thieves and adventures
upon US, and upheld and defended by
the Republican party, which has up
heaved mountain of infamy that, we
pray God, will soon fall upon it and
bury it out of sight forever.