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ADDITIONAL RIVER REPORTS

Associated Press Dispatches.
LOUISVILLE, October !. - Weather clear
and warm. River falling, with feet inches
in the canal and feet inches on the falls.
Arrived: Glasgow, Cincinnati. Departed:
General Allen, New Orleans.
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Toe third annual cOnven ton Of the
Engineers of the fire departments OF the
United STATES, met in New York yesterday
was Chief M'Eadden, of this city, who Will bs
one OF the vice. presidents. The members Will
dine in the Blocker street building to-day.
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LOGAN AND MORTON have both
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.
Oxford, Mss, on Miss. Central R. z.

TIIHE Twenty-FOurth Annual Session will
open on the 8t IN of OctObeF-Lieut.C Gen
ALEXANDER a z. STEWART, ChancelIor-
with an able corps of twelve professors.
A Chair OF Modern Languages, French,
Spanish, German, Etc.
An excellent Preparatory Department for
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responsible family. Diplomas are given for
full Classical course, and also for the Scientific
course. Tuition per annum, SIS. Expenses
average about $3.50.
For further Information or Catalogue, ad-
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The National Hymn aud Tune Book,

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In three books, of which Book l. (35 cents) is
admirably arranged for Primary Schools.
Book IL. 80 cents and Book III. go cents) for
Grammar and younger High School or Acade-
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W. :. Tilden.
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Cheerful Voices,
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lection Of School Songs for Common Schools.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE.
Monday, OetOb r 4, 1876,

Commencing at Poplar gsreet Market, at tel
o'clock am, and at Beale street Market at Il
am. JOHE LOAGUE, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

According to the Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore American Senator Andre"
johnson had speech prepared in opposition
to the admission of Pinchback as Senator
from louisiana which was not delivered, on ac-
count of the unexpected postponement OF the
further consideration Of the resolution till next
December. The distinguishing feature OF this
speech, would have been the ground MIR. john
son contemplated to assume. tie did not pro-
pose to enter into the merits or dement's OF the
case, but would have opposed Plnchback's ad,
mission on the ground that he had not been a
citizen OF the United States niue years, as re-
quired by the Constitution that all members OF
the Senate shall be, before being eligible to a
seat. He would have held that colored net
did not become citizens until the ratification
and adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment to
the Constitution, and such ratification being
within that period of niue years, Plnchoaek
was barred from taking his seat by this constl-
tutonal ineligibility.
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For the Alexandria Gszette.l
Land Of the Cypress and p;ua
RECOLLECTI Ms OF FLOKID

hECOl-LEEIl Ms OF FLORIDA
sigh for the land Of the cypre and pipe
Where the ssimine blooms snd the CAV wood
bine; 'u-
Where the moss droops low from the rpooo,
Oh that hat sum- sum- bright land is the land 70, ms
The snowy fewer of the orange tree
Sends its sweet fragrance O er the lea
And the Indian rose delights to twlne
Its branches with the laughing vine
There the deer leaps light through the oman
glade, 'pe''
Or HES him far in the forest shade;
Or else steals down his thirst to sa4e
In the waters of some limpd lake.
There the woods resound in the early morn
With the clang of the merry hunters horn
Ana every bird of plumage brigh.
Frequents this land OF song and light;
For the humming bird of rainbow plume
hangs o er the scar et-Creeper's bloom;
While midst the leaves his waning dyes
Sparkle like half. seer fairy eyes.
There the echoes ring through the livelong dsr
With the mockbird's chang etul roundelay -
And ut night where the scene is calm and still
With the mosn o. the plaintive whip poor. will
Oh slg5 for the land of the cypress and Pima
Of the laurel, the myrtle and gay woodbnc
Where the long, gray moss decks the green ok
tree,
That sun. bright land is the land for me.
81. YER SPURS.
Manassas, March Is, 1878.
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GuvcrnorC Chamberlain. of South Carolina, has
vetoed bill ITO quidate the floating debt OF
the State" on the ground that majority oil the
claims embraced in the bill are unpaid leglsla'
tive certificates which have been made to cover
vast frauds and which he holds do not constl-
tute valid obligation Of the State. The Leg
islature, he declares, has not seconded his ef-
forts for policy ofrigid economy, OF which be
gives examples. He will not consent to add
dollar to the taxation, which already Expresses
the people, aud which, i'll amount, is without
precedent or Justification. The Conservatives
hone. with the aid of the reform Republicans
10 the Legislature, to be able to sustain the
veto. Promincu, colored members are very III
dignant about it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

In the Senate, yesterday, resolution was
adopted, authorizing the Special Committee
on the Reorganization OF the Civil Service to
sit during the recess The Senate then went
into executive session on the Hawaiian Treaty,
which was opposed by MIR. Morrill,, as being
in violation of the Constitution, because 1T Ell
tects the revenue Mcssrs. Hamlin, Mitchell
and Kelly replied in favor of the expediency
and legality of the treaty. At the close of
the debate the doors were opeucd and the Sen
ate adjourned
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINI-
THURSDAY, MARCH IS, 1875.

DEATH OF LAWRENCE WASHINGTON, ESQ
Lawrence Washington, esq, of Westmoreiano
couoty, died oc Monday last at bis home, after
a protracted illness. Mr.. Washington was one
of the oldest citizens of the county of his ma
tivity, being at the time of his death IN the
S5th year of bis age, and was most highly es-
teemed by all who knew him. He was man
of the strictest integrity and possessed OF many
rare qualities of heart and mind. During bis
life he held several positions OF trust and I'M
rortance, and 10 every case discharged his duty
with ability, fidelity and lmpartlalIty, thereby
gaining for himself an enviable reputation.
Directly after the war be was chosen to the
State Senate, of which body he was an active
and influential member, and soon won the COD
fdeuce and esteem Of his colleagues. The an
nouucemeut of the death MIR. Washington,
though not unexpected, will be received with
deep regret. He leaves large family and
wide circle of friends aud acqaaintances, who
looked up to him as most worthy example
and who will long cherish the memory OF as
pure, honest and upright a gentleman as VIr'
GINA boasts.
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that there is DO violation of the charter rights
of the Association, but that the management
has been 10 accordance with the spirit and rea-
son of the charter.
The sole purpose, aim and desire of the Mt.
Vernon Association is to sacredy guard, pre-
serve, beautify aud keep in good repair the
home of the ilustrious American. To do that
they must have a certain revenue, so as to rem
der their corporation self.sustauing. If left to
depend upon precarious voluntary conrlbu-
tions, their plan canuot be executed: their holy
mission will DOT be fulfilled Wheuithe gen.
erous and patriotic chords in the hearts of the
American people are touched to put the Asso-
cation on firmer financial basis the time will
come when no fee will be asked for admttance.
Satisfactorily demonstrate to the Association
plan from which they will derive greater
revenue than the one they are now pursuing,
and | feel assured they will gladly en-
brace it.
I now know enough to feel that to worthy
hands has been coufded, the place, where one
can stand and let the past be forgotten" the
spot where citizeps of the North, South, East
and West can stand with bowed heads and
reyerential air before the tomb which contains
the dust of him so deservedy honored.
Each State seems to have been peculiarly
fortunate 10 the selection of their Vice Re
gents, and under the sklllul ADD judiclou;
management of splendid women, Mount Yer
non is fast becoming rescued from change,
and to-day "the pilgrim finds it the same home
in which our Washington lived and died, with
everything preserved 10 his own plain, simple
but elegant style.
Virginia, the guardian Of Mount Vernon, ba:
cause to congratulate herself upon the talthin
and energetic performance of the holy trust re
posed in the ladies OF the Union 10 every par
ticuar. Very respectfully, your obedlent
servant, FITZHUGH LEE,
One Of the Board OF Visitors.
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

10 the Senate, yesterday, Judge Garrison
resignation OF the judgship Of the 9Th udlcia
circuit was sent in by the Governor.
The Committee of Courts Of Justice report
ed that there is no constitutional objection tc
the proposition to authorize the Governor tc
visit Europe in behalf of immigration to Vir
ginia.
1t was reported inexpcdient to legisate or
the subject of petition of ciiz,us of Rock
bridge county for change 10 the mauuer o.
the sale of real estate aud commissions allowed
therefor.
A bill was reported to authorize the city Of
Richmond to subscribe to the western railroad
connection of the Chesapeake aud Ohio rail
road.
An adverse report was made on the House
iuint resolution 10 relation to persons visiting
Mount Vernon.
A proposition to amend the act for the as
sessmeut levy and collection Of taxes 80 as tc
allow license obtained by firm to be used
by any agent or clerk thereof, was Introduced
The Senate bill authorizing the James River
and Kanawha company to execute mortgage
to aid in bulldog the Clifton Forge railroad
and allowing Richmond city to guarantee It's
bonds, was passed.
The bill Incorporating the Border Grange
Warehouse and Supply Company was passed
also bills incorporating the Valley Cemetery
Association for the relief of Wm. B. CARR
son, of Warren county, and allowing the city
of Richmond to subscribe to the stock of the
Richmond aud Trans Allegheny narrow gauge
railway.
The bill amending the Code 10 relation to
caDvassing election returns was ordered to Its
third reading.
The resolution about authorizing the Gov.
ernor to visit Europe in the interest of immi-
grafton was debated until adjournment.
10 the House of Delegates number of bills
received from the Senate were placed on the
calendar.
The Senate joint resolution directing the
printing Of Eye hundred copies OF the law
relative to commissioners Of the revenue was
agreed to.
A number of bills were introduced and read
once.
The bill to establish bureau of insurance
was debated aud amended.
The bill providing for lease of the peniten-
tiary was discussed till adjournment.
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Letter from Richmond.

| Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
RICHMOND, March 1.-THE case Of Nc
Weigh vs.. Bank of the Old Dominion has oc
cupied the Supreme Court of Appeals during
the past week. The argument was opened by
MIR. Beach, of Alexandria, and Mr.. James
Alfred JoLes for the appellants, and was re-
piled to by Mr. ClaGghton, Of Alexandria, The
action was brought TO recover the amount Of
certain notes OF j. H. McVeigh & Son, en-.
dorsed by w. N. McVeigh, amounting alto.
gether to very large sum. Mr.. McVcigh
left Alexandria at the time the Federal troops
entered it-when the late war was commenced
and resided within the Confederate lines until
after the close of the war The notes maured
during the first year of the war and were pro-
tested for non-payment aud notice OF protest
left ut McVcigh's abandoned residence. Many
interesting and important points were present
ed 10 the course of the argument, and the de-
ciyioo is looked for with interest:
The House of Delegates is still occupied with
the Tax bill. 1t passed yesterday. MIR. Fulk-
erson's amendment, which provides that taxes
on real and personal properly shall be at the
rate of fifty cents on the hundred dollars, which
may, however, be discharged by paying forty
cents 10 lawful money. The intention Of Mr..
Fuikerson is 10 require persons paying 10 cupoLs
to pay fifty cents on the hundred dollars.
The leading lawyers in the House, however,
say that under the decision of the Court of APP
peals forty cents 10 cuponS will answer the
purpose as well as the same amount 10 U. ).
currency, and that the court will so decide
whenever the question comes up.
The bill tor the lease of the Penitentiary
shops comes up to day.
A meeting of citiz. ms was held yesterday to
consider the project OF connecting the Chesa-
peake aud Ohio Railroad with the railroads
west of it, and it was decided that Richmond
should give at least $500, 900 10 aid in the co.,
structioo of one OF these. The meeting de-
clared in favor of the bill now before the Sen.
ate authorizing subscription Oh the part If
the city to such connection.
To-day-St Patrick Day--was celebrated
with more than usual ceremony by the Irish OF
this city.
The State Board of Public Works were mott
fed that at meeting of the stockholders OF
the Nest Point and Hanover Junction Rail
road Company, held at that Point March 18th,
1t bad duly organized by the election of the
following officers: President, Dr. Charles l.
Pearson, of Trenton. N. j.; Secretary, D. S.
Howard, Treoton, N. j.; Treasurer, John
Whitbeck, West Poiut, King William county,
Va; Attorneys, Douglas aud Hart, King Will
liam county, Va.
The Annual Couocil of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, CT Virginia. meets in ST. Pauls
Church, 10 this city, commencing the second
Wednesday iD May. The session Is looked for
ward 10 with great interest, as it has been some
years since the Council met in this city.
The Graham investigation is still going on.
1NsATlATE.
Jesse Fouks will be hung at Brentsville tc-
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lCOMMUNICATED

l ivs bout Orleen and | reeds yer paper reg
lar. | have bin tbipkin bout ritn to Josh
billings fur SUN time, and now is my chance.
You gifts letters from Orleeo, but wharis the
4 storS, 2 groserys, and whar is the Grog shop
And whar has my pelicular frieod Bill L. got
to in the big house with lawn. hurrah for
Bill. we'll vote fur him fur Congris or the leg
isatur Any plas will suite the all in bis
way, but how will they settle bout that fens ;
they tux in row of APPLE tres NOR then they
orter they sed, but its al 10 the fanny now Wei
our touo is groin, but whar is the Drug Stor !;
| never seed nur herd tel Nv it afJr, but peple
what studies ncdisn and redes law both can
Sc more DOR other folks that dcbatln siciety is
Jus rate its emprovin, [ alters thot so, and
now II! jine, then III git some hiuts on edlca
ton Mister Edeter, we don't no what means
bout ground hog, but we're al rite 90 poll'lxs i;
tel you how we 1us we Yates til mos lection
time and then jumps rite squar over to the
side that pase the best. the Dlggers rouu here
dun no much bout sive rites, but now Mstur
E liter du you thinke thars emmy harLe takin
a drink of good liker with a man eff he Is culled.
| mus clos, Mistur Edeter. When fues that
Drug Stor, them Whisky shops, and tother
blak Smith shop, lie let yet yer 90, and Ell
Sc NOR anon you shal here it.
QUIMsY.
ORLEAN, FAUoUIER Co., Va, March Is.
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COM Nj E.s(;sAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, March lS-Whes.
is in larger receipt, and the market is sctiycand
firm for best grades; offerings of 1920 bushels
with sales of red at l26 rs, 10 and 1910 10:
prime and choice Corn is steady; offerings Ct
ll3O bushels mixed with sales At 81, 81! and -
Rye is in limited receipt. with sales at ly0 M!
los. Oats are dull and lie lower; Offering. o,
$40 bushels, with sales At 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

Among the nominations sent 10 the Senate,
Yesterday afternoon, were "Governor" Brooks,
of Arkansas, for postmaster at Little Rock,
and James Torrens as United States marshal
for the eastern district OF that State. The sal.
asy of the Little Rock postofhce is $4,000 a
year, and therefore Mr.. Brooks will be CON-
fortabIy provided for. Mr.. TorreDs, the uomi
nee for marshal, also belongs to the Brooks
faction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

St. Patrck's Day was clear and cold. The
professions we're large and imposing, the social
reunions last>night of several Of the societies
brought together many old friends, and the day
passed away pleasantly. Dispatches from New
York, Philadelphia, Albany, Richmond, Treu-
ton, New London, Boston, Toronto, Montreal
aud other places report that the day was cele-
bratcd iu due style by the sous Of the Emerald
Isle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

While the bill to consolidate, re-establish,
aud regulate the sinking fund of the State was
under consideration 10 the House of Delegates
yesterday, Mr.. Stuart stated that it only carries
out the constitutional requirements as to consol-
idating the various amounts and items pertain
ing to that fund. He also stated that under
the operations of the sinking fund half million
of the State debt was extnguished last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

Rev. G. L. Leyburn, of the Presbyterian
Church 10 Winchester, preached his last ser
mon to his congregation 10 that place on Sun
day morning last. and will sail from New York
on the 18th instant for Athens, Greece, to be-
gin his missionary labors. His family will ac-
company him. A call has been extended by
the congregation to Rev. Mr.. White, of South
western Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18
ORLEAN, FAUoUIER Co. VA, March Is.

The national bank redemption agency at
Washington is now redeeming asserting, and
delivering for destruction aud replacement with
new notes half a million dollars daily in nation.
al bank notes unfit for circulation aud the
amout so delivered aud assorted since the lst
of July last is S72,4l0, 495, all Of which has
been replaced by pew notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

1t will be seen that water will be turned into
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the Goth
instant, and navigation opened on the 18th.
At meeting Of the Directors on Tuesday ii
was resolved to reduce the toll on coal from
Cumberland, owing to the competition from
that point between the railroad lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

The Publishers and Editors Association of
Virginia, met in Richmond yesterday
what for is not known except that they, like
other people, desire little recreation now aud
theu-as all work and no play makes Jack a
dull hoy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

The Berlin Pest says Spain has demanded
the extraditiou from German territory Of Don
Alfonso, brother of Don Carlos, charging him
with otfenses against the common laws. Spain
has extradticn treaties with Individual Ger
man States, but not with the empire.
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PORT OFaL 7.N.DRIS, III 3RCH 1.

AE:.IV -
Steamer Pilot Boy, Clrriomsn, to + A Reed
She reports the tug Samuel Gedney hard aai
fast aground on the side @! Il knoll on D.ie;
shoals, with only three inches Of water unie-
her bow, and in danger Of capsizing. The Pho,
Boy took off the fresh fish She had on board,
and pulled at her tor half an hour trying to ge.
her off, but had to give up the attempt having
parted her haw:er. Captain SpranZey, Of ,A,
grounded tug, c me up on the PHO. Boy 70 gc.
q tug boat to go down and pull her Oft.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, to Broders i Co..
She reports no vessels in the river.
SAILED.
Steamship George H Stout, Philadelphia. by
+ A Reed.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Criterion, hence, st Norfolk 10Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

Capt James p. Rely has been selected by
Shawnee Tribe, l. o. r. NJ, of Winchester
as its representative to the Great Council
which meets 10 Petersburg on the DIST of April
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

The President, yesterday. in message to
the Senate in executive session, informed that
body that he had no further communication to
make to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

Several dwellings and a tin factory were des
troyed by fire at Ecot city, Nd, yesterday
supposed to be the work Of az inceudiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

But thirteen more days remain of the present
session of the General Assembly of Virginia
and still the people do not grieve.
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DIED.

On March 18th, 1875, at the residence Of her
mother, in LIE. sburg, IN the Ash veal. of her
age, Mrs. ORA LEE ORR, wife of John NJ.
Orr and daughter of DR.. George and Mrs. s. VI.
Lee. 'The weary is al rest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-18

There were ouy $l2O, 900 10 the State trea
sury yesterday causes the Legislators
some ccnceru-about the ouly thug that does