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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the conference re-
ports on the Postofice, Army and Indian APP
preparation bills, were concurred in. The Ju-
dietary Committee reported adversely on the
bill to remove the political satellites of Ad.
mirai Raphael Semmes, on the ground that he
had "been gully of cruelty to American sea
men while 10 command of the Alabama. The
Sundry Civil bill was taken up, numerous
amendments adopted, aud the bill then passed.
The River and Harbor bill was considered, and
an amendment agreed to appropriatng $4,000
to complete survey to connect slack water
navigation from the mouth of the Youghio-
gheny to intercept the Chesapeake aud Ohio
canal.
Ia the House of Representatives the Def
cheney bill was passed with numerous amend
nents Conference reports were made and
adopted on the Postofice and Indian Appro-
priation bills, and on the bill relating to the
Incorporation of railroads 10 the Territories.
The House refused to recede from its amend
mepts to the Legislative Appropriation bill,
and ordered a new committee OF conference,
being the fifth upon the bill A resolution
rendering the thanks of the House to Speaker
Blaine for the ability with which be has dis
charged his duties, was unanlmouly passed.
A recess unti p. u. was taken. At the
evening session the contested election OF Plnch-
back vs. Sheridan was decided 10 favor OF the
latter, and that Of Lawrence vs. Sypher in tav-
vor Of The former contestant. The resolutions
10 relation to the Pacific Mail subsidy, reported
by the Ways and Means Committee, were
adopted, and copies of the evidence were or.
dered to be sent to the District Attorney of the
District of Columbia. The House refused co.,
eurrence 10 the Senate amendments to the
Bounty bill, and appointed committee Of con-
ference. The Army Appropriation bill was
passed. An order was adopted requiring a
two thirds vote to pass q bill. and under its
operation the bills to admit Colorado and
New Mexico was rejected. Both Houses were
in session at O'clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
Letter from Clarke County.


Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
WILDWOOD, Feb &C. 1875 Frozen up as
we have been for nearly two months all inter
est 10 life has not been paralyzed in Clarke
county. Offices are very much sought after.
and consequently candidates are as plentiful as
biackberries. The pressure Of their individual
interests keeps US from siagnatlon. All Of our
candidates are irst-rate fellows, which makes
it pleasure to be canvassed BY them, and we
have the pleasant assurance that we cannot 90
much amiss whoever We may vote for.
An Immense crowd assembled 10 Berryville
on Monday, the 22d, to adopt mode of nom-
nation. The PRIMARY was adopted without
dissenting voice, the election to be held on
the 18th of March.
Two correspondents of the Courier-"K., ="
of Greenway District, and "Ichabod," of Bat
tletown-are furnishing US food for merrimelu
The irrepressibe TX " has succeeded in raising
sectional feeling almost equal TO that be-
tween the South and North 10 1861. "lcha-
bod attempts to neutaIizc *. by giving
an account Of his funeral obsequics, stating that
he was upward Of 5000 years old. He does
not state how *. " tided over the Noabiau
deluge- probably got down beneath the crust
Of the earth with Lord Littons coming
race" But TX" won stay buried.
| wish to put in a protest against para
graph which appeared 10 the Gazette of the
25th, relative to the non church going procliv-
tiles Of the children of preachers aud other
pous people. The best way to disprore the
statement Is to count up among our own ac-
qualntaDce. An experience of more years than
l think of, with complacence, contradicts
the idea 1t is true that the deinquences of
plous peoples children are more observable
than those of others, and think gives all the
force to the statement that it can have can
readily understand that absurd strictness on
the part of silly or misguided parents would
have an injurious effect, but as a general rule
religious people of my acquaintance have not
is too notably on the side of what is right and
statement calculated to do harm. So far from
the fact that the children Of pious, church
going people are indisposed 10 attend religious
services, congregations are made up OF that
very class of people II the paragraph only
means that the little children Of that class of
people are iudisposed to attend church ser
vices it merely states fact commou to large
majority of children, who fud services got up
for grown people somewhat dull to their i'm
matured intellect, aud the confinement OF an
hour or two. for what is little more than a
form to them, is. of course, irksome
Our farmers are croaking somewhat over
the appearance of the wheat. 1t certainly does
not look promising. Provender is scarce and
the stock is not looking we'll. ?.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The Legislature of the State for several years
past has been doing business rather carelessly
and the consequence is that each succeeding Leg
islature has to 'amend aud re- enact the acts Of
it's predecessor. The bill in relation to levying
and assessing taxes for 1875, is now ia the
hands of the Government, but it has been found
to be unconstitutional in that it says magiste-
rial districts shall elect commissioners of the
revenue, whereas the constitution says the
commissioners shall be elected by the counties
The Senate passed resolution recalling the
bill from the hands of the Governor, but the
House doubling the copstitutiouality and advi-
stability of the Seuate's action refused to concur.
The Governor will have to veto the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

THURSDAY; MARCH 4, 1875.
ALL HAIL! AUsPICIOUs DAY.

Well might glad hosanuas burst, aud the
wckin RUG this day with the rejoicing shouts
of freemen. The people have indeed spoken IN
thupder tones, but until now, until noon OF these
ides of March, AlLthe power ofthe Federal Gov
eminent has been in the hands of the enemies
of our peace. The policy of hate has dictated
the laws, made exceptional for our ruiu-has
expended 10 opposing our interests the taxes
wrung from our Impoverished people, and con-
trolled to our disadvantage all the constitu-
tional machinery originally created for our pro-
lection. ALI this has ended now. Hatred, malice
and all observation-disclosures have struck their last
effective blow, and we still live "There is
life in the old l,.ud vet"
The last three weeks have witness ed how deep
was i'ne vindictive spirit that animated the
men from whose hands the honest masses OF
our fellow citizens have wrested all that can
now be reached Of their ill.used authority. We
have lust reason to THANK the Northern people
for the chance to love once again the govern
mept of our fathers. When we we're govern
ed as the Pole is governed 10 Poland, as the
Irishman is governed in ireland, as the Asa
clan is governed in Lorraine, that loyalty OF
the heart, which is called patriotism, was I'M
possible; but when we shall march to victory, as
march we shall, before that Atm Of March, Of
which this day is but the precursor, We will
have found in our associations, and 10 the gen.
erous sympathies that spriug from common
purpose, chords that shall bind US to all
sections of our common country, and make US
one in national feeling aud aspiration, with all
the diverse elements that enter into American
citizenship; with the great German race, that
is so we'll represented by Schurz; with the gal
liant Irish Americans, who have given us the last
representative chosen, 10 Caulfeld; with the
great Northern masses that are even now in ser
ried phalapx advancing to our relief, under the
lead Of Thurman and Bayard, of Cox and Hol-
mao, of Allen and Kernan ard many other
tried leaders, flushed and iuspired with one
great victory aud assured of another.
We need only posse: s our souls in patience; bear
With manly fortitude all present ills, aud be calm
and cool under every provoca,iou Of the hour
They will soou pass The cold winter holds now
in its icy grip, field and forest; even the
waters are still at its beuumbiug touch; but we
know that soon the fields will be full of ripcn-
ing grain, the forests bright in their foliage,
and teeming with myriad forms of life, and the
freed waters moving in beauty, busy with the
mill-wheels of manufactures, aud carrying as
they move the profitable ventures of COM
merce
So shall We see the sad discomfort, the ener
gies of the people now paralyzed by nisruc,
quicken into life and progress under the beni6-
cent Influences Of good government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

Just before the House of Representatives,
took recess yesterday evening, MIR. Hos,
kins, Republican member from New York,
offered resolution to the effect that the House
take up bill for concurrence in the Senate
amendments admitting as States in the Union
the Territories OF Colorado and New Mexico
Under the rule no debate was allowable The
resolution fell short four votes of the necessary
two-thirds, the yeas being l64, aud nays Sc.
Several Democrats voted in favor Of the resou-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
COMMUNICATED.
The Late Insurance Arbitration Case


Allow me to say, in regard to the Arbitra-
ton Case, as published in the Gazette, that
the Insurance Company made 30 charge of un.
fair dealiog 10 the case Of V. 2. Corbett, nor
did any uotavorable rumors or surmises origi-
nate with them V. p. Corbett, the carpen.
tiers and others who left the house the evening
previous to the fire, together with bis imme-
date neighbors, all agree that the building was
set on fire, and the Board of Directors decided
to arbitiate for the purpose Of getting, (if pos.
sible) some clue to the incendiary also to as.
certain the truth or ialsity Of various rumors 10
circulation. The character of the arbitrator
chosen is sufficient guarantee OF fairness and
impartiali.y, and their award 10 accordance
with the evidence taken, is satisfactory to the
Directors, and will be cheeriully, on their part,
compiled with. A DIRECTOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

THE HOTELS There was meeting of the
Hotel proprietors of Baltimore, last uight. at
which Baroum's the Carrolton, Eutaw, St.
Clair, Malby, Guys, Rennert's aud the How
ard House we're represented. 1t was deter.
mined to follow the course to be pursued by
the principal hotels 10 New York city-that is
to do all that can be done to avoid any viola
ton of law. Should there be any necessity
the accom- modations will be designated by the
proprietors, and all who are in hotel will re-
ceive the same fare, the proprietors to regulate
the location of rooms, &c in the same manner
as they have been accustomed to do. lu New
York it is expected test Of the matter will be
made to-day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

A special election in Pittsylvania county, for
State Senator, was held on Tuesday aud re-
suited in the choice of Capt. w. L. Clarke,
conservative, without opposition. There was a
very small vote polled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
Difference for the two years,

The coolest days at my place last wioter
QS73'4) we're 10Th, l7th and 18th of January,
aod we're respectively 100, 90 and ll0 above
zero; next coolest day Was the 18th, l30, next
was the 10Th, l60 above zero No other day
was it below l20, except the Goth of December,
when it reached to 1872
The past winter Of ls74-'5, we had it twice
10 December down to 2O0 on the 18th and 3lst,
and on the 10Th to lS'; January 10 at IL, aud
on the 1lth to 90 above zero, and 10th to TO-.
In February there were greater extremes 90
the Sd it stood at $50 and on the 23d and 24th
at co. aud 25th at SO. On the evening of the
9th aud morning Of 10th the thermometer stood
10 below zero; the morning of 9th at 6, 18th
at 70, and the Sth at 50 above zero.
Rainfall for December, 80 inches
. January, Los
February, $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

Perse, of New Jersey, who has been sitting
as Senator from Mississippi for two years, goes
out to-day to be succeeded by negro. The
President has appointed Pease postmaster at
Vicksburg Facilis disccnsus-with out any
reflection upon the postoficc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

There was very general rejoicing 10 Little
Rock, Ark, yesterday and elsewhere through
out the State over the action Of Congress on
tho Poland resolutions. Salutes we're fired at
Pine Bluff and other points. A joint resolution
passed both Houses of the Legislature thank
ing those members Of Congress who voted Tor
the Poland report, pledgiug the government
to see that equal and exact justice is done to all
men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The bill to subdivide the Thirteenth judicial
circuit aud to create new circuit to be known
as the eighteenth circuit, to consist Of the coun-
ties of Rockingham, Page and Shenandoah,
has passed the House Of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The Infamous Force biIr' sleeps a sleep
that Knows no waking, and the Radicals will
not be so likely to carry the four States singled
out specially. Thirdtermism has had another
set back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

A few sporadic cases of attempted civil
rights are reported iD different parts of the
country by ignorant but impudent negroes.
The respectable portion of the colored people
are demcaning themselves with propriety, and
do not seem willing 10 be made cats-p paws of
by designing men, who are anxious to continue
strife aud further ALLEVIATE the two races.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The people should be exceeding glad and
heartily rejoiced that the Fourty-third Congress
has expired; and may its like never be seen in
this country again should be the earnest prayer
of every well-wisher ofhis country s prosperity.
One more such and we are uodone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The ecclesiastical dispute in Brazil still con-
tinues. Six Italian priests Of the Jesuits have
been warned by the Government to leave the
country for supporting actively the Bishops Of
Oliuda and Para
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

CARD-TO MY FRIENDS.

Please take notice of the fact that under my
present arrangement it is absolutely necessary
to sell for cash on delivery To enable me to
close out my large stock of Dry Goods am
selling without regard to cost, and hope no one
will take offence or think their case an exception
to the rule that we have felt compelled to esIap-
lish. [feb Il ROBI. l.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
For THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
Meteorological.

The winter months are past, and all conclude
it has been an unusually cold one. 1t is true
that January and February have been unusually
cold, but December was very little colder than
last year-only one degree coder-while Janu-
airy this year was more than 100 colder than
January of last year, and February was 50 cold
er than last year, but Dccc mber of both years
being nearly the same, reduces the mean diff
ference between the two seasons, being only
about 70 in the mean for the three months:
Mean temperature for December 1878, 390 &C
a." January ~ 1908
" February &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"To show the very age and body of the Tunes

The steamer Gothenberg has been wrecked
on one of the Fourneaux Islands, in Bass
Strait, between Vandicmau's Land and Austria
liza. She had 90 board eighty five passengers,
and crew of thirty-6ve. Of these only four
persons are known to be saved. Three boats
filled with passengers and crew are yet to be
heard from. The steamer had large cargo
which included 5000 ounces of gold.
The Irish Rifle Association, at a meeting 10
Dublin, yesterday, fixed upon June 90 next as
the date of the commencement of the return
match between the American and Irish rifle.
men. 1t was decided that the meeting will be
either a, DubIin or the Currage of Kildare.
During the examination of Mrs. Putnam, a
witness in the Tilton:Beecher case, in Brook
)yn, yesterday, one of the jurors was taken
sick, and the Court, in consequence, ad-
jourued.
The Comptroller of the Currency has called
upon the National Banks for report of their
condition at the close of business on Monday,
March |.
Geo. w. Cornelius was yesterday sentenced
to six years 10 the peuiteutiary for assaultiug
Miss Elizabeth Hunt, on the Falls road, in
Baltimore county, few months ago.
kilograms from along the line of the Sus
quehauna state that the ice remains firm, and
there is 90 alarm as to treshet.
A Madrid telegram tells of the defeat of the
Carlst under Miret by body of National
troops.
REDUCTION IN Coal FREIGHTS. The Cum.
burland Times states that the reduction OF
twenty-five cents per ton on coal treights be-
tween the mines Of AllegaDy and Baltimore,
by way Of the B. & O. Il. r., which went into
effect yesterday, creates quite sensation among
the coal operators in that region, and leads ma
turaly to an inquiry as to its probable effect Oh
the shipments by canal. The Times adds
AS the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany has set the example, other great works
must follow, until reduction 10 prices be-
comes general 10 every department of trade and
commerce in this country The management
OF the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal Company
will do we'll to lose no time in lowering the rate
of tolls on coal !; other reductions will follow,
and the long expected opportunity for a revi-
val Of business will thus be gwen
The Reading Railroad, the great coal road
in Pennsylvania, also announces reduction in
its freights on coal, which is in the direction of
tending to revival of traffic and industry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The gentleman who proposes to establish an
"Americau College of Music in New York city
is a Mr.. Kingslaud, and the institution will, we
are told, be dedicated to The Daughters
of America"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

There was violent snow storm yesterday,
extending all through the North and West, in
some places impeding railroad travel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The wife and little daughter of Col. James
Curry, United States officer at Fortress Mon
roe, were drowned Oh Tuesday in Mill Creek,
which separates Old Point from Hampton.
They were crossing the stream in small boat
which was managed by negro boy and were
capszed. The boy narrowly escaped. Mrs. Z.
was Russian lady, and was highly esteemed.
Her husband has been an officer in the aEroy
twenty-five years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
State Of Virginia,

STATE Of Virginia, 90
County Of Alexandria, co.
zens National Bank, of Alexandria, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true, to the
best of my knowledge and belief
VIM. II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4th
day Of March, 1875.
X. kEhPER, Notary Public.
Correct-Attcst:
7. B. HooE mh4-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE
NJ. f. CHURCH. This body assembled in
Winchester yesterday, Bishop Peck presiding,
Over one hundred members responded al the
rolI-call, and the standing committees were ap-
nounced
Rev. A. Reese, u S. chaplain, member
OF the conference, who had been absent for
nine years, made an affecting address.
Some interesting extracts from the diary of
Bishop Waugh 10 reference to the Baltimore
Conference meeting in Winchester April 6,
1924, or fifty one years ago, we're read.
A report of the Methodist Book Concern of
New York showed that the real estate was
$780, 953 90, merchandise S49S 99l II, notes
and accounts s467, 1861 IS. loans $4,000, cash
Sl7,473 0S, and total assets $780,, PIG 49,
The liabilities were, bonds $500, 900, notes and
accounts sl76,774 GO, or total 1916, ia Co.
The eighth question of the discipline, who
are the supernumerary ministers? was con-
sidered, and several ministers continued, and
some relnslated to effective work.
The Dlnth question, Who are the superanpu.
ated ministers?' was next acted upon, and
Rev. j. Montgomery was allowed to Withdraw
from the church IN good standing, to join the
Lutheran Church, and the secretary was or.
dered to give him certificate to that effect
Rev. d. H. Carroll, ageut for the Baltimore
Book Depository, presented report The
status Of the depository was, as to sales. $2S,-
Gil 20, profits 81 5l4 %, expenses $4,266 81,
net profit 1921 Is.
A resolution was adopted that the Rev. G.
Hildt, in view of the fact that in 1876 he would
complete the 6ftieth year of his ministry, be
| requested TO preach at the next session Of the
conference semi-centennial sermon.
LoUDoUN COUNTY ITEMs.-A correspon-
dent from Bloomfield, Loudoun county, sends
us the following items:
Mr.. VIM Monroe, % last Saturday evening,
tried to commit suicide by swallowing about
a half phial of laudanum, which would prob
ably have proven fatal had not Dr. Hoge ad-
mnistered speedy remedies. Mr. NJ. has been
aboring under slight alteration of the mind for
| quite number Of years caused by severe
| stroke on the head.
Johnston Gill; of this place, accidentally shot
himself through the finger Tuesday morning,
causing but little pau however.
The congregation Of Ebenezer Baptist Church
had an oyster supper last week and realized
quite handsome little fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

Mr.. John n. Meade is erecting handsome
new residence near Newtown, in Frederick
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The annual meeting of THE Publishers and
Editors Association Of the State of Virginia.
will be held in Richmond on "Wednesday, the
18th inst. The President of the Association,
K. w. Hunter, of the Winchester Times, will
deliver au address at the opening of the meet
log, and j. II. Kelley, of the Fredericksburg
Herald, will deliver an address upon subjects
relating to the practical questions affecting pub
fishers Of newspapers. \ little more practice
and less preaching would be.advisable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

STEAMBOAT LINES.
CPECIAL NOTICE.

CPECIAL NOTICE.
THESTEAMER PILOT BOY, sr-h
[Cspt. w. II. Byles,] ss
Will resume her regular trips to Currioman
and the River Landings commencing TU Eo-
DAY, March I'd, leaving Alexandra from her
wharf at 7:3O D. N every TUESDAY and SAT,
URDAY; returning WEDNESDAYS and
SUNDAYS. For freight or passage apply 10
f. A. REED, Agent,
feb 25-tf Janney's Wharf.
THE STEAMER KEYPORT
Ming in Connection with the r, F. g. 2. Il. T..
10 RICHMOND and POINTS SOUTH, on
TUESDAY MORNING, March 2, from her
wharf, foot of Prince st. feb B-lw-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

Mean tenn. for the three months, 3S.44
Mean tenn. for December, 1874, 3S0.6S
January 27.7O
February 1925
Mean TEN. for three months, 3l.54 3l.54
Difference for the two years, 6 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04

The Diocese of Wisconsin votes to confirm
Bishops Da Koven and Jaggar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-04
B.4.NK stu TE.nE.%'TS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

al ALEAAN DRIA,
In the State of Virginia, at the close Of business
on Monday, the lst day of March, 1875