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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
LOCAL ITEMS.
The Fort FooT MURDER. The Baltimore

The FORT FooT MURDER Baltimore
Gazette of this morning says:
In the u S. Circuit Court, yesterday, the
cases of j. L. Hcndrick and Robt. Rogers, the
former Indicted as principal ana the latter as
acces sorg to the murder or homicide OF George
W. Moore on the 22i OF lat June, ct Fort
FOotc, in Prince Georges county, Md, which
had been assigned for trial, we're postponed un-
til this morning on account of the. absence of
material tness, NJ Frank West. of Wash
ingtou city. The prosecution will be conduct
ed by District Atoroy Stirling for the Gov
ernment, while the traversers will be defended
by Messrs r. St>ckctt Mathews, Daaiel Clarke
aud Ephrain L. Anderson. Rogers is a pri-
vate 10 Company 8, S .cond o. S. Artillery
Regiment, aud appeared iu Court yesterday in
uniform. keDdrick f,rmerly was private 10
the sane company, but sluce the homicide has
been discharged from service, and yesterday
wpre citizens dress. Moore at the time of his
death was storekueper, or watchman of the
engineer 3 store at Or near the fort.
The Government witnesses, SIX or seven 10
number, we're all preseot except Mr.. West.
Among them are NJ ,jor j. Z. breckenridge,
of the Second Artillery, 10 command OF Fort
Eo0te; Surgeon B.yne Belle Bellows, e.; AS
it is probable that Surgeon Bayne cannot be
that his testimony should be taxed down in
writing, tt be used as if he were present. 1t
relat IS p;inep 4ly TO the character of the wound
received. caused as stat ID By pruniug knife,
the blade Of which Is about TWO or TWO aud d
half inches long, the point baaked or hooked.
The wound vas on the RICH: arm above the
elbow, the principal artery bclng severed, pro.
duclng profuse hamorrhage, AID causing death
in about half 40 hour. The particulars of the
alteration 80 far as could be learned, are as
follows: Dc the 81 t Of June, while steamer
called the Arrow was passing down the POto-
mac river, a COW on board loose and jump
ed into the water and swan ashore 10 the vi
cnity of Fort Footc Kendrck and Rogers
gave chase 10 and followed the animal about
two miles before they succeeded In capturing
her, They returned the COW to Captain Hol-
llogshead, whom they saw the next day with
the view of getting what they called salvage.
While at the wharf they met Moore, who ob.
jected to their receiving auy pay or reward for
what they had done. An alt rcaton ensued
resulting iu Moore receiving a wyund 90 the
arm. Moore rao from the wharf up bill, and
becoming som what exhausted, ieIl into a
difcn aside OF tn: hill, where be was 5000 after
found aod was attended by Surgeoo Bayne.
Il gers apparently is NOT more than twenty five
years old, and K"ndrick is probably few
years older The Court yesterday granted a
severance of the cases, and Rogers will first be
tried. 1t IS expected that the question OF jurs-
'irt'on will come up during the trial alter a
s4.,,Dn Of the testimony has been received.
The Circuit Court for Prince GEORGES county
did DOT pass % the question of jurisdiction,
which will he determined by the o. s. Circuit
Court"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

ARRIVED.
Schr Eta NJ Barter Savannah, to Midland
Railroad.
Schr Jesse Wilson, for Washington.
Schr Forward, Havre de Grace, to William
A Smoot.
SAILED.
Steamship New York, Philadelphia, by F A
Reed.
Steamer j W Thompson, Currioman, by F A
Reed.
Schr Eben Fisher, Boston, BY American Coal
Company.
Schrs Amelia g Ireland and Ann E CARL,
from Georgetown.
Schr Alice Curtis Richmond, by P B Hooe
Schr Rising sun, James river, by William A
Smoot
MEMORANDA.
Schr Virginia Dare, for this port, sailed from
Havre de Grace ed.
Schr + w Merwn, for this port, cleared at
New London 20ih.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
Disasters.

DETROIT. Nov. 23.-Rsports of wrecks of
several schooners 10 Lakes Huron and Supe-
rior, have been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

PUCKWHEAT FLOUR, Strained Honey,
- Golden syrup, Fresh Butter md Eggs Tor
sale by no, 81 G. y L MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

\ MOTHER SUPPLY OF SMALL HAMS
"A iu.t received By
nov l8 j. G, & E. MILBTRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
Weather.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. %. There is cousid.
cradle floating ice in the canal and river here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
MARRIED,

on Tuesday, Nov l6, 1876, by Rev Robt. P1out,
rector, THOMAS EDWIN SPEAKE aid
BUENA VISTA CLAGETT, daughter of the
late Dr.. Geo. Clsgett, of Prince Georges coun-
ty, Md
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
Montpelier Female Humane AssOcia
ton.

The Washington Capital says THE stock
holders of this association have arranged that
the ticket holders shall be granted st, OK in the
association to the value OF their purchases This
IL u strikingly characteristic example of honest
doing and speaks we'll for the people of Alexan-
dria and Virginia. Captain VIM. H. Fowle has
been appointed vice president and executive
officer of the association, and better choice
could not have been made. Captain Fowie is a
descendant of al old and honorable line of Vir-
GINA merchants who have ruled the commercial
Interests of Alexandria ever since it was a sea-
port town, and is thoroughly acquainted and
identified with the interests of his town and
State"
The Washington Sunday Herald says: 1--WE
are pleased to notice that there has been reor-
gsn!zstion ofthe Montpelier Female Humane AS
), cn ton, and that Capt w Fl. Fowle,a fine bus.
mess man, gentleman of the strctest integrity
and a resident of Alexandris, bias been appoint
cd vice president and executive officer. He will
represent the ticket holders, according equal
and exact justice to ALL"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

TANCY BASKETS-A general assortment
IL just received by
nov GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

Custom HOUSE REDUCTIONS. Re luctions
have lately taken place il tie Custom House,
OF this city, which those affected by them es-
ten by no means in the light of reductio d1
obSurt{um CaI tain Baker, the old aud eff
cIevt officer, and Mr.. Ross Turner, who also
did MS part we'll, have been discharged, and
though the salary of Mr.. Corbett has been re-
duced from 81. 500 10 ST 1900, his duties have
been increased, for with his Office, Deputy Col
Iecor. that of tide waiter has been consolida-
ted. Fortunately for MIR. Turner, he has re-
celved an appointment 10 the u. 5. Patent
othcs. These changes 20 into eff ct at the end
oil the current month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

loLoRED CLERKs.-'rhe Sumner Tribune
says: There are only Two colored clerks in
sns fos'otice Depart nent, one w E. Blanhem
nom alexandria, Va. Mr. Banhem is a
10y promising young member of the Wash
n.,I Bar, and passed a very difficult exam.
o oa.'on under the civil service rules. and was
Appolated BY Postmaster General Jewell"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

ILL. The numerous friends of MIR. Samuel
Harper will regret to learn that that gentleman
is lying i'll at his roons in the City Hotel-so
i'll that his physicians entertain but little hope
Of his recovery. MIR. Harper has been 10 bad
health for SOM: time past, but his presert Sc
we're indisposatiou seems to have affected bis
brain. and he uow lies 10 semi uuco nsoious
state, from which he s ouly aroused at iuter.
walls to have food and medicine administered
to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

QU1CKsAND.-A resident of Fairfax coun-
ty, while coming to town yesterday, via HuDt-
lns Greek bridge, with wagon load of wood,
drove his horses from the causeway on the
south side Of that bridge ioto the creek to
"at.r them. but in doing so got into quick
saud, and would have lost his whole team aud
load, too, but for the timely assistance of some
coorcd meo, who, coming along the road at
the time aud witnessing the accide t, went at
once TO his relief There has long been a
oaDeerous spot near the site Of the accident
alluded t, above, which is marked by sligo
board, but the quicksaud must be spreading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

PERSONAL Postmaster William N. Berk-
lev of this city, was married in Baltimore this
aft rooon to Mrs. l. zze Joues, now Of Bati-
more, but formerly of Dorchester county, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

U. S. DISTRICT CoUkT.-In re Charles n.
McMurran aud John 2. G., Peters; assignee
ordered to answer rule, and to collect funds
from sale of Maryland land and pay same into
Court.
10 re S. c. Means; order confirming as
sgnee's sale.
In re John R. Carter; order of reference tc
Register to take proof as to claim of B. F,
Carter.
Iu re Henry Cook; order for $500 exemp
tlon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

DANGEROUS BRIDGE. The bridge across
Pitt street, at the Bridge Pump. intersection
of Pitt and Gibbon streets, is 10 a dangerous
condition, as one of the board plauks in its
floor has been taken up acd carried IF by uu-
known fuel tbieve<-)f whom there are now
large plumbers on the outskirts of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

Police REpoRr-rhs following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
tcrday:
Thomas Washington, for au assault upon
Phillip Williams, Doth colorcd, at Fishowo,
last mig t. 10 which ne struck the prosecutor
on the head with brick aud badly cut him,
Was, 10 default ot the payment OF the imposed
II e, put % the chliu gaug Tor thirty days, and
stot TO Jail for that time.
A warrant was issued on complaint of Chas
LAWSON for the arrest OF his grand daught%r,
Harriet Lawsoo, who is charged With roboiug
hlu.
AoIam W. Brown and George Cornell, ar
rested for peddliag spurious gold RIGGS, were
hrId f,r turher examination.
jenny Deaves, who had warrant issued for
the arrest of Thomas Mullen for striking her
on the face, Withdrew IT, but was afterwards
arrested for appropriatiog the dollar that had
been given her to pay for the warrant.
Seven dodgers we're accommodated 10 the
station house last nigt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS jarrett Brandt. of
r'scataway, an earnet worker in the Couserv-
atlve cause, while engaged ct the polls during
sne late election was informed that his house
Was 90 lire, and hasteuiog there found that an
llppceudiary had really fred the premises. and
.aat the flames were rapidly extending. With
'ae assistance of neighbors the fire was soon
gSno!Su'shed, but had it not been for the time.
y discovery the building would undoubtedly
nave been entirely consumed Political ami
moslty Is supposed to have been the exciting
"o'lVe ot the as yet unknowo incendlary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
HVCTEOW SAEES.
By Green IL Wise.

lheal Estate Agents ana Auctloneers.
I OMMISoIONERS SALE.-Pursusnt to
~ decree of the Corporation Court, for the
CITY of Alexandria. rendered at the April term,
1878. of the Sal Court in the cause of Stump
and wife VS.. Hystts heirs ct ais, pending n the
said Court. the ub.crbers, commissioners of
sale, appointed by the said decree, will offer for
az" al public suction, on SATU RDAY, the
Is y oil pecem her, 1875 at ~ M, in frof of
the Market Building on Roya' street in the
city of Alexandria, Va. ali that TEN EMENT
ana LOT Of GROUND IN the said city Rsss4
of A!exandris, situated in the north side .ASsa
Of Fayette alley, ana bounded as follows, viz:
B1ginning on said alley 81 Zee, s inches east Of
ion street; thence north IS feet inches more
or less, to Writings line; thence with that line
as the northern boundary and F yet alley as
he sou hem boundary 70 the Potomac river,
embr,ring the Ferry Slip being tue premises
former occupied By Blac clock, NJ .rsh.:ll & 20.
Terms oi S.e: tine fft' or the purchase
money in cash. and the ra,due in four equal
pa, ments 1t 6 IL IL and "A months from the
lay of sale. W th tore /; tue deferred payments
to ba secured by the bonds of the purchaser,
vi approved security. and the retention of tbs
title to the property untit thew are paid.
c. w. WATrLES
ALBERT STUART,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

VISIT TO OUR PUBLIC Schools. the
adjournment Of the County School Board, yes.
terday, the members Of that body accepted an
Invitation from Superintendent, Carne to visit
the schools 10 the Peabody Building. They
expressed themselves as being highly graf fed
1T the IN auoer 10 which the school rooms were
fitted UP, and at the excellent manage msrt of
the schools, and the rapid progress the schools
were evidently making.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
Broadway and Twentieth street,
NEW YORK.
sep 9-law3m

r EDGERS FLUID (RED), THE UNI
IL VERSAL DISINFECTANT. GERMAN
ganate of Soda.) 1t is the only true disinfectant
known, all other preparations sold for this pur.
pose being merely deodorizers Tor articles which
possess the property of overpowering unpleasant
smells by their own pungent and often disagree
able and dangerous quallties.) 1t is particularly
adapt ID for disinfecting sick rooms in Cases OF
typhus fever, small pox cholera, scarlet fever,
diarrh@a, and all contagious diseases, and tol
purifying rooms in which there are dead bodies,
removing at once all unpleasant smells, and
destroying efectually any latent germs of dis
ease. By placing the diluted fluid in dishes or
basins, about bed chambers, school rooms work
shops, hospital wards &c., it keeps the air in
perfect state of purity. For stables slaughter
houses, butchers shops, daires, cellars Sc, it
is invaluable keeping them in perfectly
wholesome state, by merely sprinkling the d.
uted fluid over the floors and walls. It keeps
dust bins. water closets, drains, urinals &C.,
sweet and wholesome, by using once or twice q
day. For sails by JANNEY & CO.,
sep Is las King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
ACCIDENT IN THE County We regret

ACCIDENT IN THE COUNTY We regret to
learn that quite serious accident occurred one
day last week to one of the most useful and
highly respected citzens of Alexandria county,
Mr.. Henry W. Fsbrey. He was milking a
cow when borse came up; he rose to drive
it away. when the horse kicked him 10 the
face endangering one of bis eyes. We trust
that Mr.. Febrey' 8 injuries will prove to be less
serious than We have heard they are, for he is
mao whose services the people Of the county
could ill afford to lose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

nLD PORT, SHERRY and MADEIRA
~ WINES, Sc itch Whiskey and Holland
Gin, in store and for sale by
nov % 4 B. LAWSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

w ANTED-A GENERAL AGENT for
w Alexandria and vicinity for the New
York Life Insurance Co. This company is
purely mutual, was organized in 1915, and has
$50 OJO,Ot0 assets dividends annually. AID.
dress, with reference, w NJ. q. BLACKBOARD,
Manager Southeast Department, Baltimore,
Maryland. nov 1871
a FOR RENT-The very desirable house,
81 on Washington street, known as the METh.
PROT. PARSONAGE, now occupied by DR..
Cox. Rent moderate. Eng lire of 5. d. LUNT.
nov 23-eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

THE WEATHER. three and four
o clock, this moroiog, there was slight shower
of nail, soon merging however, into rain,
which with varying force, has continued to
fall ever since, and at three o'clock this after
noon it was descending steadily, aud had every
appearance of what is called "setted rain. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

City COUNCIL. regular semi monthly
meeting Of the City Council will be held to
uight, at which it is possible some action may
be taken with reference to the railroad track
90 St. Asaph street, the legal right to remove
which has lately been accorded them by the
Courts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

REORGANIZATION OF THE City RADICALS =
The secood meeting for the purpose of attempt
ing to reorgauza the Radical party 10 this city
will be held a; the Custom House to night.
vi the various reasons assigned by those inter.
e>ted for this attempted reorganization of the
party 10 this city, the one the most frequ aDtly
alluded to by those who we're not iuvlted to
the first meeting is the desire 90 the part OF
those who did attend that meeting to monopo.
hz. he official patronage that fails to the city,
while those who were at that meeting attribute
the 1T ut solely to desire to purge The party
OF the elem ent which has heretofore dominate ed
the ward meetiogs, appointed the delegates to
the conventions, aud made those primary meet.
lngs aud conventions SO tunuliu,us and disor-
derly that the respectable portion of the party
could not participate 10 them Those who
we're not invited to the first meeting, aud
whose ouly Knowledge that such meeting was
held was obtained from yesterdays Gazette,
are indignant at, as they assert, an attempt to
ostraclse them, and the colored people are no
Jess surprised than wroth at their entire exclu-
sl>p from the management of parry Of which
they form almost the entire component part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
THE COR

U 5. CIRCUIT CoURT.-Branch vs.. IL,
Bank of the OH Dominion and others; csus
dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

eM FOR RENT-TWO DWELLING ,o.e
By on Washington street, with gas ano water,
ana one on ST. Asaph street. with pump at the
Eobt. Brockett iv TX
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

RAlSlNS. Curralts and Csron, Gelstine and
~ Flavorng Extracts, Cooking Wines and
Brandes for sale by
nov % r r IA WSON G. 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

~ Alexandris, Nov 23d, 1875.
THIS BANK WILL BE CLOSED ON
THURSDAY, the 25th, Thanksgiving Day.
Bills and notes maturing on that day are re-
quested to be paid on the Oath.
nov 13-Zt VIM. 81. LAMBERT, Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ALEX
IL ANDRIA, VA.
This Bank WILL BE CLOSED on THU Rs
DAY, the 25th instant, Thanksgiving day.
nov 2-3t CHAS. K. HOOFF, Cashier.
nRIED SHAKER CORN for sale by
~ nov % GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
FOR RENT.

n WAREHOUSE FOR RENT desire
~ to rent On reasonable terms Warehouse No.
- King street, now occupied by Warren and
NJ GORE The house is in good repair, and is one
OF the best usiness stands in the citv Posses.
sion given LIST day of November
oct IA c. f SUBTLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
.OUNTY TAXES FOR 1875.
TREASUREKS NOTICE.

The STATE TAX BILLS for 1875 are now
in my hands for collection. will BIZ at my
Office, So KING STREET, daily from D. M
TO p. N. ..-.
All bills not paid by the first of Deeen Der
will be turned over to the Collector, with five
per cent added. w. d. CORSE,
oct 18-eotDl CITY Treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

DRIME VIRGINIA BUCKWHEAT fol-
i sale by
nov % GEO McBURNEY s. SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

sun rose......"...6 48 Moon rises......... Sc
Sun sets .............4 "a High wnter......... VI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

DEELED PEACHES and DRIED CHER.
RES prime, for sale by
nov9 J Q 4 E. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

PA1SINS-Layers, London Layers, Valen
4O cia and Seedless Raisins just received by
nov % +. B. LAWSON s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

TUCUMBER PICKLES and MIXED do
~ by the gal.oa.
novS GEO. NcBURNEY & SON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

old JAMAICA SPIRITS, Santa Cruz and
~ New Eng land Rum in store and for sale by
nov % Il. B LAWSON s. CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

FOR SALE.
A LOT OF FOURTEEN ACRES, on the
Washington road, ear the Canal Basin.
Also LOT OF THREE-AND-A-HAlF
ACRES, at tho Stone bridge, head of Duke st.
For terms apply to f. J. MILLER, Executor,
IS King street. oct 29-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

BREAKFAST SHAWLS, Nubias, Child
- ren's Hoods, Felt Skirts, &c. in variety, at
FERGUSON & BROS,
nov 70 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

TEAS-Gunpowder, Oolong, Japan and Eng
l. lish Breakfast Teas for sale by
w. A. JOHNSON,
sep I "a corner Pitt and Queen SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23
(NARBOLIC CAMPHuR FOR MOTHS.

"
The above article is cheaper and more reliable
than common Camphor for the preservation of
Furs, Carpets and Wooden Goods of all descrip-
lions. Ia packages at Is and so cents each. The
trade supplied at msnutat turers' prices by
w +. ChEIGHTON,
ap2 General Agent for Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-23

MANIOCA, for Pudding Jelly, Blanc
AVA Mango, &C.. for sale by
nov % GEO. McBURNEY i SON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-09
CIVIL RIGHTS.
A Somewhat Remarkable Case.

a GOm6WndE h6mdrkaOle Ease.
To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: In your issue Of the 5th instant you cite a
"test case" OF civil rights said to have taken
place q few days since at Wizards hotel and to
have been instigsted by certain young men fire
quenters of the "Divison'O who undertook to
obtrude themselves there simply for sport; or, in
other verbs, just to test their privileges under
the new regime!
Now, Mr.. Editor, believe that all such actions
on the part Of colored men are to be seriously re-
GREETED and deprecated by men of sense and Gull
ture wherever manifested; and l. for one con-
slider him an enemy to civil rights who sanctions
or encourages such highly undiguihed, improper
and unnecessary conduct. But wish to invite
your attention in this competition to case wholly
dissmilar in its nature to the one above referred
to, inasmueh as it relates to young man who
does not frequent the division, nor even knows
its locality.
1t happened at the Arlington last Friday under
the following circumstances: For the past two
years, whenever inclination has suggested or
business required, II has been my custom to call
upon certain member Of Congress who honors
that house with bis patronage. / have ALWAYS
heretofore been treated with uniform courtesy and
pOliteness by the gentlemen in attendance But
on the aforementioned day, when 1 called and
presented my card as usual at the Office the gen.
tleman (?) officiating behind the counter declined
to honor IL. When inquired, in as polite Ian
gusge as l am master Of, the reason for this
strange freak Of clerical impertnence this is the
reply he gave me: lyon can't get waited on
here. We wait on gentlemen
Now, Mr.. Editor, have to suggest that the
next Congress pass another "ciVil rights biIli'
which will protect its own bers in their rights
Upon what authority does this fellow assume that
Hon. Mr.. P, Of New YORK, is no gentleman or
that his constituent is not? Upon what authority
does he withhold from MIR. z. that courtesy and
respect due to other guests? Are certain Of his
friends to be insulted and treated like dogs be-
cause the unqu e5iioned wisdom OF Providence has
bestowed upon them q peculiar coloring Of the
eye and cults? Does not Mr.. p. pay his bIllsP 1
know full well he does. But this Mr.. Editor is
not the trouble. The secret lies in this fellows
answer: he is there to wait on gentlemen - and
the fact Of the matter is he Is too ignorant In the
rudiments Of the langus ge to know the meaning
Of this word. A gentleman, according to my die
tioDary, is "a man Of good breeding and educa-
tion"-two essentials in which, Igreatly fear, this
fellow is deficient.
Yours, SC, S.JH