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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

Mr.. BARBoUR's ADDRESS, -Iappcars that
the address of Dir: B. johnson Barbour, before
the State Agricultural Society, at Richmond,
did not give general satisfaction owing to the
introduction of political topics. When the
speaker concluded vote OF thanks was offered
and fually prevailed, but not before one or two
members bad objected to an endorsation of the
terms of the address, and protested against the
introduction of foreign subjcct into an assoca-
ton whose sole objects we're encouragement Of
the agricultural and industrial interests of the
country:
Mr.. Thomas Branch vchemently opposed the
motion, and claimed that Mr.. Barbour speech
had been political and not agricultural. He
deprecated such speech, and hoped it would
be referred to committee, at least.
Maj holland said it was time for Virginia to
speak out. 1t was time for her to taks the
stand that she was entitled to. 1t was tine to
cease kneellDg and to raise herself up. He
hoped it would be published.
Col. Patton said he was surprised that there
should be a0y digestion to a mans telling his
honest sentiments He regretted that the pub
lie press and the people hesitated to say what
they thought. He opposed hypocrisy, and
hoped the resolution would be adopted unani
mousIy
Mr.. Edward Daniels said that MIR. Barbour
had given most mastery and superb address;
but he did not thick that it was an agricultural
address. He desired to know whether be had
not the same right to arraign any Virginian or
officer of the State Government that he didn't
like. He hardly supposed that the chivary of
Virginia was such as would sanction an Insult
to him.
Maj. holland said that he would gladly vote
to refer the address to a committee if they were
instructed to strike out all that was not true.
He did not mean to allow the gentlemen who
had come to Virginia from the North to die.
tate to hlm what sentiments he should utter
Mr.. Jed. Hotcbkiss said be had not the
words with which to express his admiration for
the grand address from the learned orator. He
could see nothing in this address to object to.
Gen. lmboden spoke 10 favor Of the resolu-
tiou.
Mr.. Branch thought that the address was
about as much of 40 agricultural address as be
would deliver # he had read chapter from
the Bible or sung hymn.
Mr.. L.. E. Harvie differed from the
other speakers. He thought that it was about
the best agricultural address he had ever heard.
He said that his friend Mr.. Barbour, had
been the last to give his vote to break up the
Union. He had suffered long and much; and
when he now comes forward to condemn the
wrong he thought it, was time to take notice of
this matter. He thought it would be attended
with much good.
Mr.. Daniels didn't think this the place to
make such speech. The question was, When
was the proper time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

LETTER FROM Elk. Gov. JOHNSON. One OF
the most interesting incidents connected with
the inauguration ceremonies Of the jackson
statue was the reception of the following letter
by Gov. Kemper from the venerable ex Gov.
joseph johnson, dated at his present home iu
Bridgeport, West Virginia. Gov. johnson is
native of the State Of New York, and, there.
fore, his tribute to the Confederate hero has
even more force than coming from one native
here and to the manuer born"
BRIDGEpoRr, w. Va, GOT. 81, 1873.
10 his E:ccellency jas. l.. kcnlper, Il ictanomd:
My DEAR SlR:-l have the honor to az
knowledge the receipt Of your kind invitation
to be present at the uuvciIiug of the statue of
General Stonewall jackson iu the city of Rich
mond on the 10Th Instant.
Nothing could afford me more pleasure than
to participate in bestowing honor upon one who
deser7edly ranks among the most distinguished
cnleftalns OF the age, and especially on the no.
Bile son of my esteemed friend and neighbor,
JONATHAN jackson, in whose family was iuti.
mate during the rearing and educating this
good and great man.
But my advanced age and feeble health COM
pei me to forego the qualification it would al
ford me to witness the imposing ceremonies
which besow honor on his name, and uinge
once more with the many friends from whom |
have long been separated.
Please accept assurances of my high esteem
and regard for yourself, and believe, your friend
and obedient servant. Jos. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

ln reply to the circular of the Comptroller of
the Currency addressed to the National banks
10 reference to the amount of taxes paid bv
them 10 1874, returns have been received from
1875 banks, sixty-one not having yet reported
The average number of banks 10 operation was
1903. about forty one of which paid no taxes.
The returns show that the amount of State
taxes paid was $40 203, ISL; United States
taxes, s7,OS3,399; total, sl7,2S7, $50; average
capital represented, $500. sos 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
MARRIED..

On the 26:h ultimo, by Rev. Mr. Ladd, at the
residence OF the BRIDE, JAS. P. MAR HALL
of Mason CO., KY, and Miss HESTER NJ. MAR.
SHALL. Of Fauquier county, Va
On the same day, at the II, thodist Church in
Wsrrenton, by Rev J. F. Poulton, JOHN Z.
GRAY and Miss NJ AkG iRET r. ALLISON,
both of Fsuquier county.
On the 18th ultimo, in the Church of the AS
cension, Was hington, d. c.. by Rev. DR.. Eli.
OFT, Mr.. JAM Els a. MENEFEE, of Warren
ton, and Miss LAURA LAWS, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Barn Burned.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. I
Cross KEYS, ROCKINGHAM Co., Oct. 30,
lS75.-Dornlng last night, the hour unknown,
some Vlainous vagabond set fire to the barn OF
Mr.. Samuel SIusser, ST., of this neighborhood,
destroying the entire building, with all its con-
tents The amount OF insurance is unknown.
We sympatnlz. with Mr. Slusser, as be was
just getting well fixed to live comfortably, hay.
log recently erected commodious dwelling.
Avon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

Michael Frey, au employee of the govern
ment printing establishment at Washington,
heretofore has registered and voted in New
York city, under the law that a man neither
gains nor loses bis reeldence by catering the
employment Of the United States government.
An Inspector at New York has now refused to re
glster Frey as voter, and the latter seeks by
mandamus to COMPEL the registration. Judge
Lawrence. reserved his decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER

HE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the election for
members Of the Legislature takes place through
out the State, and it is to be sincerely hoped
that the result will show that 10 no instance has
Conservatism lost ground. Every Conserve
tive voter should 60 to the polls and vote
for the candidates Of his cause, whether they
are his personal enemies or his friends. Close
up the column Conservatives, and be faithful
to the cause that has saved Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

G. & 0. R R.-Judge Bond, of the United
States Circuit Court, sitting with Judge Hughes,
of the District Court, at Richmond, rendered
his final decision Thursday 10 the case of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, appointing
Henry Tyson, of Baltimore, permanent receiver.
The decision overruled motion of holders of
$23,OOO,OO0 of the securities of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company for the appoint
ment OF Gen. Williams G. Wickham as perma-
nent receiver, and is not favorably received, as
Mr.. Tyson represents only $4,000 of first
mortgage bonds. After rendering the decision
Judge Bond issued the following order:
Upon the bearing of the rule entered 10
this cause on the 4tb day Of the present month
requiring the defendants to show cause on the
I'D day OF this month why receiver should
not be appointed to take charge of their prop
erty. and 1t appearing to the court that the
said rule has been duly served upon all the
parties. 1t is ordered that Henry Tyson, the
present temporary receiver, be and is hereby
appointed, of all the property of the Chcsa.
peake and Ohio Railroad Company, with the
usual powers ofreceivers according to the course
and practice OF courts of equity And the said
Henry Tyson is directed before entering upon
bis duties as such receiver, and within ten days
from this date, to execute and file with the
clerk Of this court bond 10 the penalty of
100000, with good security, to be approved
by the court, conditioned for the faithful per-
Torrance BY him of his duties as such receiver
And 1t Is further ordered that the said receiver
shall make and file with the clerk of this court
once 10 every month report of the receipts
and disbursements of his said receiyership. aad
of the condition of the property and assets of
the said Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
paDy, and such other matters and things as he
may deem advantageous to all parties 10 inter
est 10 the said property, and requisite for the
information of the court. Aud until the execu-
ton of his bond as receiver, the Office of the
said Henry Tyson as temporary receiver is con-
tinued."
When the above opinion was promulgated
William W. MacFarland, esq, of counsel for
first aud second mortgage bondholders, asked
leave to file an amended and supplemental bill
IN this cause. Judge Bond granted the motion,
and gave counsel until December lst to file the
amended bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
CT.Ny4L CO.n.HERCE,

Arrived: Boats N Sandford, K Bender, A s
Wlntringham 4 Bayer, Dayton, NJ Corse,
A Main and j II Stickney, to American Coal
Go; " Bilmyer, to Georges Creek Coal and
Iron Co; w Young and q 5 Miller, to Hamp-
shire and Baltimore Coal Co..
Departed: Boats L L Belts, Little Annie, G
Clifton, Agnew, S Swsine, J II Percy, Thos
Bottler, G Segerson, K s Grant, ID Sanford,
w Bilimyer, h Miller and w Young
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

RECEIPTS OF PRoDUcE.-The following were
the receipts by the Washington City, Virginia
Midland and Great Southern R. R. last week /:
Corn 1915 bushels, wheat 1906, rye 200, oats
o2o, buckwhest 6S, corn meal As potstoes 2l0,
onions s. chestnuts bbs and bags buckwhest
oacco l6l boxes, / sther 80 roles, liquor 80 bbls,
wood IA cords, lumber 20 600 eet, twine "a bales,
butter frklns, hides I'll bundles apples 55 bbls,
eggs ) barrels. tallow barrels, sage l sack,
calves IA head, sundries rs bbls and boxes,
lead 2l2 lbs, ore box spikes 4 kegs, su:nac 267
sacks wool sacks, fowls & coope, bitters bxs,
sheep skins bales and % skins, stonewarc 81
pieces, calf skins 9, dried fruit Il bbls and b1s,
lur - pkgs, rags 1929 lbs ash plank 100 feet,
empty casks &c vegetables bbls, iron p 10 lbs,
cattle cars. CO Il cars, Stone | car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

REMARKS Wheat is active for best grades,
out prices are not materially altered; offerings
OF 1892 bushels, with sales of red at lis, 10 and
l39 for fair to good l27, rs. 129 and 1870 latter
for prime, and l55 and l37 for choice; strictly
choice lot brought l40 Corn is quiet and un-
chang offerings of 74s bushels, with sales of
old mixed at Il and So and new at IS, and old
yellow At is. There were no offerings of Rye or
Oats on Change to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

One of the cars of the Baltimore City Pas
senger Railway accidentally ran over and killed
negro man at Canton on Saturday uight. He
was under the influence of liquor, and compos-
ed himself to sleep with his head across one of
the tracks at a point where the street was not
lighted, and consequently was not seen until
the wheel passed over his head, nearly sever
ing it from his body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

The following losses by fire have been report
e Gi by telegraph sluce Saturday Presbyterian
CnuIeh at West Chester, N. Y; SI2, 900; eight
G IN at Queens, Long Island, SIS, O0O;
Duny, Mallz & 20. acid factory, Carson, Ne
Saoa' SO ooO; Longman l. Kemp's drug store,
New N, ork, $4,000. Carleton cotton mills,
fnl'aoe'phia; s4o,O 900. Robert Adams wooden
mill, near Anderson, Ind, 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

AS train on the Pan-Haudle Railroad was
approaching bridge near Cambridge, Ind,
Friday night, during terrific storm, the enp-
neer saw the bridge totter and fall He rever-
sed the engine and jumped off aud saved his
life. The engine and four cars weot through,
carrying the fireman aud head brakeman down
and killing both
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

As we have before stated the u S. Supreme
Court has rendered decision overthrowiug the
usury laws of the States. Under the National
Banking act those banks are authorized to
charge ouly the rate of interest determined by
the laws OF the State 10 which they are respec-
lively located, and any violation of this law iu-
wolves forfeiture of the interest 10 New
York, however, the penalty for usury is for
feiture of principal and interest A case in
that State, wherein party having been charg-
ed more than the seven per cent allowed by
the State law, permitted himself to be sued,
and the case going up to the Court OF Appeals,
was decided 10 his favor 1t was appealed to
the Supreme Court of the United States, and
that body reversed the decision of the State
judicatory upon the ground that the laws of
Congress are supreme, and the National Bank
ing act does not permit forfeiture of the prn-
cipal SUN in such cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

The Consular Commission for the settlement
OF the Herzegovina troubles deem foreign in
PREVENTION indispensable to the pacifcation of
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

The telegram of Friday last 10 reference to
the discussion by the Spanish Cabinet of its
reply to the Washington note probably refers
to the unsettled questions between the United
States and Spain recently submitted by Minis
ter Gushing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

1t is claimed that a French Canadian litera.
teur of Ottawa, Oot., has in his possession a
document 10 relation to the fate of Sir John
Franklin which has meyer been published
which has lately been sent him by friend who
has travelled in the Northwest,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

GSr The Charles Churchman, the death of
whose child was published in Thursday even
ings Gazette, is not Charles 4. Churchman, &c
Wolfe street, rs have no wife nor never was
married.
nov 1-lts c. K CHupCunAE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Alexandria Water Comnnpv

The annual meeting Of the Alexandria Water
Company was held to-day, DR.. D. NJ. French
10 the chair aud 7. D. FeudalI, Secretary.
A Committee on Proxies was appoiuted who
reported a majority of the stock represented
by person or by proxy.
Mr.. W. 6. Cazeuove, the President of the
Company, presented the following report, which
was accepted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

The Detroit Post denies The report that there
is dissatisfaction on the part of some of the
Cabuet officials with the appointment of Soma.
Tor Chandler as Secretary of the Interior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

1t is said that lightning never strikes twice
IN the same place-the place is generally
wiped out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
C.f.NUEUHTES.

4 CARD-To the uoters of tie First Senate
"A rial District: Mr. WlilIan Williams hsv-
ing positively declined tho nomination for the
Senate, Judge j. H. GRAY has been selected,
at the eleventh hour, to take his place, as an in.
dependent candidate
In Fairfax and Alexandria counties, where
Judge Gray is we'll known, not word need be
sad as to his qualification TO represent this Sem
atorial district in our State Legislature, but for
Information of the people in Loudoun end
Prince Wilism we would briefly say that he is
Peoples man, fully acquainted with their
wants and interests q practical farmer and has
done much to adva'. ce the agricultural interests
of Virginia. Ii elected, the tax payers will Sc
cure firm friend and thorough worker for .heir
benefit (oct 29-2:l FAIRFAX.
a CARD-The Hon. LEWIS MCKENZIE
"A will oe supported by the voters of the First
Senatorial District of Virgins as al ndepend-
ent candidate Tor the State Senate.
oct 22-te MANY VOTERS.
| AIDES FAIR, FESTIVAL AND OYS-
~ TER SUPPER,
At SAREPTA HALL,
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Nov. 4th and 9TH
Tickets to supper and admission soc, [o30-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

HE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS. -To-morroy
elections will be held in Massachusetts, New
York New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Kansas, Mississippi, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Virginia. County officers will be elected in
Illinois. In Massachusetts Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, and other State officers ale
to De elected. An Executive Council" which
consists Of eight members, is to be chosen and
a full Legislature, and member Of Congress
Is to be elected 10 the First District to fill the
vacancy occasoned By the death of the late
James BufhDton. New York will elect a Sec
retsry of State Comptroller OF the Treasury, q
Treasurer, an Attorney General, State Eugi-
neer. Canal Commissioner and an Inspector
OF State Prisons. A full Legislature will also
be chosen and county officers Mr.. Frederick
w. Seward heads the Republican ticket, AMI
John BlgcloW the Democratic ticket. Peuu-
sylvania will elect Governor, State Treasur-
er and county officers. The Republicans have
renomloated Gen. John +. Hartranft for Gov
ernor, while Judge PershDg is the Democratic
candidate for the same office. County officers
will be elected in New jersey, Illinois and
Kansas. A Governor and State officers will be
elected IN Minnesota, aud also 10 Wisconsin.
ln Maryland there is to be elected q Governor,
Comptroller aud Attorney General, a full House
OF Delegates and ten Senators. Mississippi is to
elect Six congressman, county officers, aud a
Legislature. Virginia elects members to the
Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
THE PRESIDENT REPORT.

THE PRESIDENT REPORT
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER Co.,
November l. 1875.
The Board of Directors of the Alexandria
Water Company respectfully submit to the
stockholders the annual report of the company
for the fiscal year ending October 81, 1915:
FINANCES.
The report OF the treasurer, which is herewith
submitted, exhibits in detail the financial opera
lions OF the company for the past year, and the
condition oil the treasury ut Its close.
For convenience of reference this report pre-
SCENTS three statements: First, the general ac-
count showing the total receipts from water
rents and from all other sources of revenue, with
the total disbursements on account of dividends.
general expense account, the new reservoir, and
all other causes of expenditure; secondly, y
statement showing present liabilities and avalla-
bic means OF the company thirdly, statement
OF the amount paid on account of the new reser.
Volr for the present and for past years
Under the first head it will be seen that the
Total cash receipts of water rents spe-
clal service and ferules, from No.
Vember ], 1874, to Nov. l, 1875. ... Sl4, 06l l.
Tot.l cash receipts of water rents spe-
cial service, and fsrules from No.
vember l, lS73 to Nov. l, 1874 ...... 13 9S3 SO
Increase ...........,...~... ST. "a
Total amount water rents, &c, for
November term, 1874 and May term,
ls75..."....~." ........... 5l4779 90
Total amount water rents, &c, for
November term, 1878, and May
term lS74.... ................ l4,GSO co
Increase. ........... .................... 500 81
Total cash disbursements for fiscal
year to October 81, l874..............S20, 395 80
Total cash disbursements Tor fiscal
year to October 81, l875.............. q, 934 90
Increase ...-......... ......"........ ST, $50 G}
Of this latter amount there was expended in
the past year
For dividends paid OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 532 St
For salaries paid Z3UU on
For working expenses, extending
mains, 5, l6O Is
For balance Of funded uebt paid ........ 1000 90
For new reservoir account........ t Y42 u
2 934 90
Under the second statement Of the treasurer
it appears that there remains unpaid the follow
ing sums, viz:
Dividends $751; "a
Adams, Hammer S Co., 70 per cent. re-
served on monthly estimates ......... 79T 90
Adams, Hammer s. Co., estimated
amount necessary to complete the
work of lining ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500 90
Total ................S 1913 81
Against these debts the Company have he
following assets:
Water rents, due and unpaid, to o.
tober 81, l875.... S4779 IA
Bills receivable OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. His 60
Roberts & Hunt......" 80 -
Cash on hand.......... $50 81
Due bill ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 70 80
Total avsilsbles ................. SIC. 079 81
The amount due Tor waLer rents, and also for
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bills receivable being in part rep. ssented BY
bills OF many years Standing may 10 that g.
tent be regarded rs rst-probably to the exter
o. 80 O-,he residue b ing regarded as good as
colectable.
Unfer the last statement made by the tress-
urer will he onnd the expenditures for the past
year on !h4 new reservoir, and tie receipts on
sccount ufs IN" viz
Balance to credit OF this account No.
Vemoer, 1874 .....................S42 l5 50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

A meeting of the Directors, held afterwards,
fixed the salaries OF the officers aud appointed
Finance Committee, composed of Messrs.
Cazenove French and Wheat