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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

authorities to show that the trustees in q m,rt
gage trust are necessarily controlling parti,, IN
the suit. ''N' |"
The following arc the mortgage deeds nr,n
The Chesapeake and Ohio r broad ~ l...i
log aud dissatisfied: Deed OF trust f,ou,iba W.
glola Central Railroad Company to the Board
OF Public Works of Virginia to securs sl00.
600. April 1850.
Same 10 Mcfarland to secure 81 800 0nO
June 2, 1854.
Saue to John Younp and Rot R. Howl.
son 10 secure $500 900. February s. 1866.
The Chesapeake auG Ohio Railroad Com
pany to Caihowl, Duocan, O:loa, Maury to
secure Sl0,OO 600. Octobe. l. 1868
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company to
Inllo Y. Cahown, w. K. Kitchen, to secure
$4,000 600. October |. 1872.
,Chesapcak Ike and Ohio Railroad Companv to
VIM Il. Duncan and Phio G. Calhown, t,
provide yearly sinking fund OF 500, 900, to
pay Sl3,00O,OOO. January Is, 1870
AT the conclusion of Mr. MauFarland's re-
MARKS the latter portion of which was quite
cauStic upon the pretenslous of sous of the
small claimants, the Chief Justice announced
mat, supposlng the arguments would have
been concluded to-day, he had made engage.
meuts with his professional brethren 10 Wash.
lngton, which would prevent his being present
Tomorrow. consequently, when the Court adj
loulued this evening. it would be until Wed
nesday.
MrSmoot began to reply to Mr.. Ma Garland.
and occupied the time Of the Court until It's
adlournment which took place at o'clock
the Chef Justice and Judge Bond, and some
OF the counsel IN the case, taking that train for
WaShiugtou,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The Transportation Convention, 10 session
in Chicago, on Friday adopted series of rcso-
lutions calling for law providing tor the az
polutmert Of Board of Railway Commission
ers, With powers similar to those of the Massa.
chusetts Railway Commissioner; against stock
lDfation; prohibiting representatives Of the
people from acting as agents or attorneys il
cases where the public interest is involved; re
quring. public carriers to receipt for quantity
Of commodity and to deliver the same at its
destination; providing for uniform classified
ton Of merchandise, and torbidding the print
ing of conditions 90 bills of lading designed tc
evade responsibility, and for common law OF
conditional provision against railroad compe
tision. The resolutions also provide for tae
appointment of an executive committee whose
business it shall be to disseminate information
for the purpose of procuring legislation on the
matter Of transportation By the cheapest mean:
possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
Who Put Johnston Through RE
trenchment and KefOrm-A a,ittle
FuD--The Philadelphia CentenniaI.-
RetrIceSSiOn. epc.. ctr

NeGr0ceSSlGn. eac.. ctr.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette, |
RICHMOND, Dec 10, 1875.
vi course DOW that tue Senatorial fight is
over there are plumbers of members of both
houses who claim tie honor of putting john
ston through. Now the gentlemen who really
did the work are Senator Quesenberry and
Hon. H. A. Coghill, and of course they had
supporters, but they were the men who led in
the fight. Coghill especially deserves the
credit, as all was chaos until be went into it
and restored order therefrom.
Elk Governor Letcher's retrepcbment and
reform resolutions afforded much fun to some
Of the members Of the Senate yesterday Mr..
Allan moved to amend by adding to the reso-
luton the following: THE relative cost of coal,
rent, cotton, candles, bread, bacon, meats, mo.
lasses, veal, vegetables, coal oil, gas, servants
hire, wine and whiskey, and dry goods in the
years 1860 and 1875"
So you see even the portly and stately Sena-
tors will have little chIld's play by way of fun
sometimes. Let the wearied mind unbeud.
MIR. Smith, OF Nelson, also amended by in
seruog the Governors department.
lhe bill tor an appropriation of $4,000 to
the PDlladel phla Centennial was brought up
by VII. Cochran, yesterday, 10 the Senate, and
he made an Intellectual effort to get it read a
second time. Lots of members crawled out
about that time and lodged the question,
| which sets them Ri ht on the record
! The Speaker laid before the House a mes
| sage from Attorney General Daniel which
calls the attention OF both houses to the case of
Philips VS.. Payne, suit Instituted to have
the retroccsslon of Alexandria County By the
United States to Virginia declared to be un-
constitutional, as portion of the population of
that county are disaffected TO the State, and
desire to come again under the Jurisdiction OF
The United States; also the case of the United
States vs.. Russell aud Scott, aud United States
vs.. Black, the defendants being citizens Of
Petersburg aud judges and registrars of mum.
cpal election, who are under Indictment for
alleged violation OF the Enforcement act These
three cases are pending 10 the Supreme Courl
OF tie Uulted States, and Attorney General
DAME: submits The question whether the in
tere>t of the State should not be represented
by her counsel. The message was referred.
The Stuart OSie case Was again before the
House yesterday, AMI after much discussion
Was sent back TO the people This is about
the proper way to manage such cases, and
expect the Senate Committee on Privilege.
and Election, before whom the election case oil
kulght vs.. JohuS0u is pending, will do like
wise vi give the seat to Knight.
Yesterday was big day 10 both Houses, a,
you VIII see Gy the reports Ut the proceedings
| STKONGB0W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

Q. & 0. CANAL President German, OF
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, has been dis
charging large number Of bis employees re-
ceCtIy, add the Willlamsport Pilot remarks that
he mas commenced the work OF retreuchmeot
and buug hole economy at the first blast of winter,
and during the past week has discharged eight
men, four from each company boat of this d.
vision, and We presume the same thing has
takca place along the entire line" The Pilot
further says: Aud there is cot more than six
laborers 90 each boat, that leaves but two 10
Us this seems outrageous for instead of dis
charging hands be ought to be hiring them,
for the canal is badly in need of repairs, and
now when the water is taken of, which will
be IN few days, is the only chance to make
repairs. Every other President except A. Z.
German had hands at work during the winter
repairing and cleaning out the canal. But
Furloiu thinks different. Ii be pays out money
to iaborers during the winter, and thereby
helps to keep comfortable, poor suffering hu-
mainly, he will not have the money at once to
pay off thar coupon for which he gets bis per
cottage. While the canal laborer suffers and
the canal goes t. destruction, he, the Incubus,
h)urlshes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The battles of Asia are fought in European
councils
Senator Morton is universally known as the
bloody shirt candidate for the Presidency.
The definition of the word "moral'' has
been the subject Of debate III the Mexican
Congress.
wearled young lady hastcned the dcpar-
ture OF a tedious caller by remarking. as she
looked out of the window, Il thak we arc
going to have beautiful sunrise
The petition filed by Congressman Randall
for the repeal of the Check Stamp act was
signed with 3O,2l9 Games, and was an eighth
of a mile long.
Rev. G. G. Biting, d. D., is to lecture
before the Knights Tempar oil Fredericksburg
on next Thursday night. Subject Travels
Through the Holy Land.
The writer's of seus ltional novels have new
''wriukle.' Let them put the william of their
tale on board of a vessel carrying box of dyna-
mite, with clock apparatus attached, by
means of whcha vessel may be blown to pieces
in mid ocean.
Wiae is perhaps cheapest 10 the most tenn
perate country 10 the world-shc rural part Of
Tuscany; and drunkenness is less in Munich,
where beer runs like water, than 10 Londou
where it costs, Of the same quality three times
the sum.
The Enquirer goes 10 for the six year single
term amendment, and wisely, says: "A Pres-
dent who understood that he could not be re-
elected would devote his term of official life to
the study of craftsmanship, instead of the
triekery Of politics. He would have only him
self and the people to serve, and be could best
serve himself by serving them
Bishop Haven, in his letter to the Tribune,
announces that be has excellent reason for be.
levlng tlat the Catholics desire ito make the
Pope President. On which the World re-
marks This is terrible plot, truly, since it
Involves nothing less than getting the Pope,
who is we'll on in years, born again on American
soil. What clever thing it is, therefore, in
Bishop Gil to have hit upon master stroke
for countering it, by. the simple process of
making the President Pope
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The subject of the retrocession suit was be
fore the Legislature, on Saturday, when the
Speaker laid before the House message frou,
the Governor eoclosing communication from
Attorney General Daue, which calls the at.
tention Of the Legislature to the case of Phil
lips VS.. Payoe, suit instituted TO have the re
PROCESSION of Alexandria county by the United
States to Virginia, declared to be uucousttu-
tional, as portion of the population of that
county are disatfected to the Stale, and desire
to come again under the jurisdiction Of tho
United States; also to the case Of the United
States vs.. Russell and Scott, and Uoited Stat es
vs.. Black, the defendants being cltiz,ns of Pc
tersburg, and judges aud registrars of muuici-
pal election who are uuder indictment for al
legged violation of the enforcement act. These
three cases are pending in the Supreme Court
of the Uuited States, and Attorney General
Daniel submits the question whether the TO-
terests Of the State should not be represented
by her counsel. The subject was referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20.

A Washington dispatch says: There is a
movement On foot among some Of the Demo
cratic members Of the House to conduct all
sessions OF the various committees openly, and
grant admitance to such persons as may have
business before them. Such move, if sue
ccssfuily endorsed and ordered by the House.
would have a most salutary effect. 1t is no.
torious fact that all the stupendous land grants
and jobs generally which are rushed through
Congress, are first manipulated 10 Committees
There are very few members of Congress who
are Industrious enough 10 specially look up and
keep themselves posted on all features of leg
islation, Heretofore the custom has been to
usually take the report of committee as All
endorsement of the measure it might present
totbe House. Hence, lobbyists AMI their agents
make their first point Of attack with the CON-
mittee, knowing that if they secure majority
OF the members composing the one with which
they are operating, it will be assumed 10 the
House as quasi endorsement of their utter
ests. Such procedure on the part of the
House would also restrain the lobby, to some
extent, from donating 10 committee rooms the
condiments which give opportunity for high
feeding. 1t is painful to state, but the fact is
that several of the committee rooms of the last
House were nothing more nor less than free
bar rooms open to such as were provided with
or who could borrow key to gain admltt.uce
to the deeanters and bottles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The Supreme Court of Appeals, on Satur-
day, refused the petition for 40 appeal from a
decree of the Circuit Court of Fauquier in the
case of Boiling vs. Arnistead and Others The
Special Court OF Appeals, about two years ago,
gave judgment in favor Of Lersner, aud the
Circuit Court of Fauquicr directed the COM
missiorers to make the title to the Bollngbrook
and Beo Lomand estates to Lersper. From
that order Boiling eDdeavored TO take an ap-
peal, IN which he was unsuccessful. He has,
however been succe: sful 10 the case before the
Supreme Court Of the Upited States. where it
will stick for some time to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

Mr. Henry W. Elliott, of the Smithsonian
Institute, and lately special commissioner of
the Treasury Department will 10 January next
appear before the Senate Committee Oh Terri
tories to give his views as to the propriety of
eotorclng civil government in Alaska Mr..
Elliott expresses himself as decidedly opposed
to the bill introduced last week Tor that pur-
pose by Senator Mitchell, and 10 favor of the
adoption of the Sargent bill, the effect of which
would be to revive and complete the statutes Of
1868, which Mr.. Elliott considers amply sufi
cient to protect the Interests Of the Territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

LoUDoUN COUNTY SUFFERERS. During
the existence OF the late civil War the citizens
Of Loudouu county, Va, suffered damages tc
their property to az extent probably not equal
led by any other in the State, and for the rea,
son that both armies were continuously ope
rating within its limits. An important bill,
looking to the relief OF such sufferers, has been
introduced in the Senate. Il gives the uames
OF some Two hundred claimants, designating
the amounts which each ought to receive,
ranging from ten to zen thousand dollars The
aggregate Of the sum asked for fuots up $780,.
233S "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

Some of the county Commonwealth attor-
neys say that there is an unjust discrimination
made by existing law against them and in fav-
or of prosecuting attorneys in cities. The LAT
ter get pay in criminal cases, whether they
convict or not, and the formers pay is only
contingent on conviction. The Legislature will
be asked to change the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
>logy.

A French writer who seems to be infinitely
acquainted with the constitution Of the Sucz
Canal Company asserts that the shares which
the English Government has acquired confer
no right Of voting as long as the dividends are
suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
Duncan, Sherman. d. 60.

New YORK, DEC. 2O.-Duocan, Sherman &
Co., were adiudicated Involuntary bankrupts
on Saturday on petition filed by Carter &
Eaton, attorneys, and signed by over two hun
dred creditors, whose claims aggregate 81 1885,
900. The acts of bankruptcy were forty days
suspension of commercial paper and failure to
pay deposition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

A dispatch received at the British War Of
fee from the Governor of the Straits settle.
ments says the Malayans have retreated to the
juogls, and the troops are pursuing them, with
what result is not yet known,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

Louisiana is setting up as q rival to Florida
10 the orange business, and large quantities of
fruit are being daily shipped from that State
to the North and West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

Lieutenant Wsyprecht, who was with the
Austro-H hungarian and German expeditions,
has we'll said that the Polar regions offer, in
certain important respects, greater advantages
than any other part Of the globe for the obser
vations OF natural ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, the
aurora, meteorology, geology, botany and 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The Centennial question, that is the propo
sitiou to vote $40 900 from the State Treasury
10 aid OF the Philadelphia Fair next year, is
now under consideration by the Finance Com
mittee of the House of Delegates Sc far Hon.
+. W. NJ. Holiday, Centennial Commissioner,
and Gen. Jos. r. Anderson, and Geu. limbo
den, have spoken in favor Of the proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

1t will hardly do for New York city to ap-
peal to the country for the 100000 necessary
TO place the colossal statue presented by France
TO America in position at the entrance to her
harbor. The gift is one which adorns and
benefits that city in direct way, and she should
pay the experse if she has the glory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

EXTENSION OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
CANAL.-On the 10Th instant there was meet.
ing at Westeropor,, Md, of delegates from AL,
leghany and Garrett counties, aud from Min.
eral county, 10 West Virginia The object of
the convention was t. mature plan for ex-
tending the Chesapeake and Ohio canal to
Savage river. James Park, of Barton, Md,
presided. Addresses were made by Patrick
Hamml! Horace R"sley and Alfred Spates.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That this convention appoint a
committee of five persons from Allegheny apd
three from Garrett counties of Maryland, and
one each from Mineral Hardy aud Grant couu-
ties OF West Virginia, to prepare an address
embodgpg the views and wishes Of this con-
ventlon for preseut4tlon to the Legislature of
Maryland and the Congress OF TIE Uoited
States, asking aid iu the construction of this
Improvement; aud be ii tullher
hes lived, That said committee shall, if they
deem 1t judiclous and proper, appoint one or
more OF their number to represent this interest
oetore Congress aud the Legislature of Mary
land at the present session.
LIZ accordance with these resolutions the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were selected as such
committee: Eeghany-Col. james NJ. Schley,
Col. Horace Reslcy, g. W. Kildow, John S.
Grove, James Park; Garrett-WiiIiam Ii.
Barnard, Z. HammlEI, Andrew Mullen; Min
eral-UoI. Johu f. Wood; Graut-Willian |.
Brown; Hardy-rbomas MaSIiu.
Mr.. William /. Brown, Of Grant county,
gave 40 interesting statement of the coal meas
ureS Of the section the exclusion will open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The daily cost, per head of the inmates Of
the penltentlary 10 1866 and 1867 under Rad
Cal rule, 50 cents; in 1875. under Democratic
Conservative auspices only ID cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The offering of an amendment to the Coust
tuition by Mr.. Morton is an encouraging syup
tom that Mr.. Morton has found out that the
United States has such an institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The Court of Appeals on Saturday adjourned
to meet 90 the 5th of January, when a new
term commences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of Virginia
adjourned Friday night after harmonious
session. Wm. H, Lambert, of Alexandria,
was elected NJ f. High Priest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

10 baltimore, on Saturday morning, Arch.
o'snop bay'ey ordained P. j. Moore, of Nor
walk, Conn.,, for the Diocese of Richmond !,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The steamer l. AueriQur, which was disabled
on the voyage from New York to Havre, ar
rived at Queenstown on Saturday night in tow
of the Vile de Rrest. 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

A Berho telegram says the real name OF
Thompson, the Brcmerhaven murderer, wa.
Alexander, and that be was respectfully con
u. cted 10 New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
Meats, Groceries and Produce.

5; }. REED respectfully invites the atten ;ion
OF the public to his choice stock of MEATS
GROCERIES and PRODUCE, a; his OLD stand
No. "a South Fairfax street,
where, he vii! endeayor to please AL who may
favor him with their patronage He has now
on hand 10000 lbs choice FAMILY BACON, ali
0. MS own curlnG, pu. up expressly for family
USE consisting OF Hams, Breakfast Bacon, Sides,
Shoulders Jowls, Chine and Spare kib Pure
Leaf Lard. in small packages, expressly for
;Iamiles, Sausage Meat, Mnce Meat, Dried
Peaches, Cherries anu Apples Crsnberries and
Peas, Potatoes and Beans; also fresh ROLL
GUTTER, FRESH MEATS and POULTRY,
Of all kinds. All goods sold cheap for cash.
[ tease give me call dec 20
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.
Bills for the quarter ending December 18Th
are now ready Tor delivery; ALL bills paid Oh
or before the LIST OF January will be vt the rate
81 80 per thousand cubic feet of gas after the
lst OF January ten per cent will be added
dec W-lw J. kOAbUkY. Supt.
4 NANCE FOR a CHEAP OVERCOAT
~ Over Coatings at Cost
NOT wishing to carry over any of our Over
coatings, we propose closing them out ut cost.
loultlngs, Trowserings, Sc, at greatly reduced
prices. Several suits made 10 order but not
dec 20 WA - sA u j. F. ' WILMER co.
parties indebted to WM F.
settlement with the undersigned. AL accounts
unpaid by the first OF Jaauary next viii be
placed in other hands for collection.
dec 2o-2w P. b. HOOE, Trustee
m FOR RENT-An ELEGANT RESI-
& DENCE, on Patrick street, near King, for
very low rent Apply to w. 81. CHAPMAN,
City Hotel, Alexandria, Va. dec ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

The following are the District Deputy Crane
Masters appointed by Graod Master Taliaferro
Of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, A., +. &
a. NJ:
No. |, Joseph Hopkins. Alexandria.
No. IL, W. A. Fl>ke, Portsmouth.
No. II, James A. Scott, Ashland.
No. IA, s. S. Nell, BcrryyiIle, Clarke
couGty.
No. Is, Andrew Broadus, Luray, Page
county. a
No. 81, John E. Spilmau, Warreuton.
No. %, K. S. Chew, fredericksburg,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

party Of forty hunters from the United
States have been arrested and fncd 10 Prescott
and Russell counties, Ontario, for killing deer
out OF season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
w sSEIIEGVON aETEEH

correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec, Is, lS75.-A few
days since, under call of the States, in the
House, Major Douglas. of Virginia, Introduced
bill to limit the Sinking Fund Commission
ers Of the District Of Columbia in issuing
bonds under the act of June 20, 1874 and
changing the mode and time of paying the in.
| terest thereon, the text of whic; is as follows
Whereas, by an act Of Congress approved the
twentieth day Of June eighteen hundred ard
seventy four, tho Shaking Fnnd Commissioners
| OF the District of Columbia arc authorized to
cause bonds Of the District of Columbia to be
prep I'd IN ums OF fifty and five hundred dol
lars, bearing date august first eighteen hum
dred and SOW nty :ou', payable lily years .fter
date, and bcalng interest At the rate OF three
and slxty-Lv Lun1redLas per cenLum Der sn-
| mum, payable semi AnnuallY 10 be sign.! by
the secretary and treasurer 0: said Sinking Fuui
Commissioners, and countersigned by The Comp
troite Of said District and the Register of the
Treasury OF the I nl.cd States for the pnyluent
of which SAID bonds the faith of tie United
States Is pledged 5y causing to b. levied upon
the Property within Said District SUI h taxes IS
wall provide the rcve: uc necessary 10 pay the
Interest IN said bonds US it may become due AMI
psyable and Great" n shaking fund for the Day
| ment Of the principal thereof At maturity and
Where's, ~ the provisions Of the act n ore.
S;n; l." F., " .estrlGtioh IS Imposed on the
Cnnm6s - thu ns 81 sa,u D;str'ft o.
Der and amnunt to an unlimited ex:nnt tber"hr
causing rreat rj4nrnra,nn in ~ s,'e
OF "a bond t. the injury of said District and
the Uni ed States As its su.rantor, snd loss to
inc bona hide holders and owners Of said bonds
'nE pa.t1,s.a h.. ~, ,o,
sentxt1es Of the ITniod St '' n'eSc Ul E,pfe
Congress ass"mhed, innt the am1vnt - ,h ,,'
aiar, said ,nds hereafter 10 be issled bT th,
iteo III amount 10 Shc sum 81 two mlllon dol
ntsre., u ,o' no nNu tnHs 1Ie sem. annual
ftr and made pays.ble by the general .nn,,si
appropriation bill Of the Congress Of he United
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

ms FOR RENT-An ELEGANT RESI-
& DENCE, on Patrick street, near King, for
very low rent Apply to w. 81. CHAPM AN,
City Hotel, Alexandria, Va. dec ~