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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

THE Boiling LERsNER CAsE.-Thc case Of
Boiling VS.. Lersuer was on Saturday, January
10th, submitted to the Court Of Appeals upon
printed notes Of counsel. on certain preliminary
objections raised by Bolliog's counsel. The
first was that the appeal granted by Judge
WiIloughhy 10 the original decree Of Judge
Thomas was invalid, because he was military
Judge and that the law Of March 5, 1870,
called the Enabling Act was uncousti, utionaI,
in SO far as it sought to validate Judge Viii
loughbys allowance Of the appeal. The Sec
ond objection is, that supposiug the appeal to
have been validly allowed the special Court of
Appeals had cot authority to try lt--and that
its decision January 81, 1878, is null and void.
The question of the origira merits of the COP
troversy are not submitted TO the court; since
if Boiling fails to make out the two points
above stated; the reversal of Judge Thomas
decree by the Special Court Of Appeals is con-
elusive and iual on the merits, in Lersner' 5
favor. Two questions, however, are raised as
to rents due by Boiling, and interest on rents,
which are submitted for decision. 1t is ex
pected that speedy decision will be made Of
this protracted litigation. .--Louloum Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

rEORGE McBURNEY & SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROW N
STOUT.
Also EASTERN and POTOMAC HERRING
and MACK EHEL.
NOS lG6 A ND 40 KING STREET,
Washington Hall Buliding)
AiexaEdria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. NH 3l-t1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

AMERICAN CUSTOMS "A correspondent Of
the Paris Figaro thus describes some remarka-
able American customs which will be new to
most OF US. He says: III winter evenings,
when there comes up one of those dense tugs
which are so common over 10 America, it is no
unusual thing to meet in the streets man
carrying lantern, which resembles one Of our
magic lanterns. H. selects trrquented spot,
aud when the crowd becomes dense around him
he turns his lantern towards the lowering
clouds. At that instant. as if by miracle, the
bystandcrS behold iu the midst of the heavens,
which do duty for curtain, a gigantic adver-
tlsement recommending some dry goods estab-
lishment or clothing store The second exam
Pile is more simple bat not less ingenious. One
often passes on the street citizen walking rap.
idly, and lreadiug with all his weight on the
sidewalk. You draw near and on the asphalt
IN the trace left by the footprints Of the per
sonage 10 question, you read an advertisement,
printed IN clear aud elegant characters. The
man was walking advertisement, aud he wore
shoes with nailed letters on their soIes.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

ADVICE TO SKATERs.-A correspondent of
the Loudon Times describes a very simple lit
tie contrivauce which he recommends every
skater to carry with him as a precautiou IN
case of accident. Having myself been im-
mersed," he writes, "and knowing, therefore,
how exceedingly difficult it is to get out un-
aided, but what very slight assistance is suf-
hclent, | can con fdenty venture TO assert that
every skater carried in his pocket piece of
stout string or bliud cord about four yards
long, and provided with small cross pieces of
wood at each end. Ia the event of any person
falling through the ice, his companion, if so
provided, could lie down on the souod ice and
throw his piece OF cord to the man in the
water, who might manage by its aid to sup
port himself until further help arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

FISH PRopAGATIoN.-The Baltimore Ga
Zettc says:
'The Fish Commissioners of Maryland found
that the ice in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
interferred very much with their recent ope-
rations iu securing bass as the water was let out
OF the canal They found but few bass in the
caual, aud succeeded in collecting about FIVE
hundred only. The bass thus obtained have
been placed in pouds at Green Spring, Bati-
more county, from whence they will be dis
trbuted, as soou as the ice leaves the waters.
Macy of these bass will spawn iu the Spring 10
localities where they are stocked. They have
also obtained some five thousand ova of the
salmon trou; from the State OF New York The
apparatus fixed tor hatchiUg them was located
at the Maryland Academy of Science bvt as
running stream had to be kept up, the water
flowing out into the gutter formed a great deal
OF ice, and the authorities requested discon-
tinuance of the operations A portion of the
ova was then removed to Druid Hill Park, aud
portion Is at the residence Of Major Fcrgu.
SOD, at 1872 North Charles street. Tue salmon
trout grow much larger than the brook trout,
and does not, as the salmon proper, require to
90 to the sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

CURIOUS CASE -Chas f. Miller, a young
m n. about 90 years Of age, who had contract
70 furnish coal for the Wythe Iron aod Steel
Company, at Nit. Vernon Forge, near Port
Rcpubllc, 10 this county, was arrested by po-
icemeD Kelley and Williams, of Harrisouburg,
90 Saturday morning last, charged with OBJ
tainiug check for Sl3S47 c. nts By force OF
threat aud intimidation fiom ". q. Comerford,
Treasurer and Superintendent of the Wythe
Company, at Mt Vernon As stated, Miller
had a contract with the Company to furnish
c,a, and Friday, the 18th Of January, was the
regular pay day. The Treasurer and Superln-
teudent declined to pay the full amount OF Mil
ler's bill, when he demanded a check for the
full amount. Upon his demand being refused,
Miller, having previously exhibited his revolv
er, again pulled out his pistol, aud remarked
that if he didn't get the check 10 tul there
would be blood she'd. At this Comertord gave
The check for the amount demanded, and as
soon as he could. sent word 10 the First Ma
tional Bank 10 Harrisonburg, where the Com
pany kept their funds, TO have pay ment OF the
improperly obtanrd cbeck stopped. Miller
came to town on Saturday, having had the
check nr2viously c,Sh"d in Port Republic by
Geo. Nicholas, and brin ring with him the
check TO be deposited 10 Mr.. Nicholas's credit
in Bank Reaching the Bank, he was caught
there by the policemen after he had presented
,hc check. Young Miller was carried before
NJ NJ Slbert, by whom he was balied to ap-
pear for examination. --Rockmgham Register.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
THE CITY.

An ESCAPED Convict REcApTURED.-Edwa
Marshall, an escaped convict, was recaptured
on Burgundy street at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon by Officers Mcdonnell, Lee and Pr
jaux, who escorted him to the Third Precinct
Station where he was locked up.
Marshall was sentenced to the State Peni-
Tertiary not long ago to serve term Of six
years for a burglary he had committed here.
Last October, while he, in company with
other convicts, was working on the jackson
Railway, he made daring break for liberty
which was successful, and up to the present
time has evaded all the efforts of the police to
recapture him. However, he was seen and
recognized yesterday with the before men
toned result An additional term will no
doubt be added to his unexpired sentence,
which will rid the community for some time
to come of another notorious criminal.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
INSURANCE NOTICES.

Once Of the Atlas Insurance. Company, No.
l53 Common street, New Orleans, Jan. I, 1s75.-
NOT1CE-An election for Officers, Directors and Fl.
nance Committee to for the ensuing year. will
be held at the office Of the Company, No. l53 Com
mon street, on MONDAY, the 18th day of January,
1875, between the hours of ~ M. and O'Clock p NJ
jas st DOUGLAS WEST, Secretary.
the Hope Insurance Company of New Orleans, win
be held at its Office. 125 Common street. ON SATUR-
DAY, January 16, 1875, between the hours of ~
O'Clock M. and O'Clock p. NJ to vote upon proposed
amendments to the Charter this day approved and
recommended by the Board of Directors.
LOUIS BARNETT,
New Orleans, Dec. 9, 1874. Secretary.
do tile rs
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
GEN. SHERIDAN.
Mobile Register, 9Th inst. ]

It was not necessary for the President to
have sent Sheridan to New Orleans A cor
poral could have carried out his orders. But
President Grant imagined that something
stunning, something terrific, was needed to
demoralize the unyieldiug people of Louisi-
ana. Hence it was that the staggering troop
er, with his red face and vulgar manners. was
posted off to New Orleans. He terrified no
one. Having failed to deter the Conservative
members of the General Assembly from act
ing as they would have acted if he had never
left Chicago, this rufianly and ignorant SOL
der feels that his presence in New Orleans
has been set at defiance and gross indignity
offered his terrific name by the recusant Con-
servatives Hence, having signally failed to
whip the people into the traces he initiates
the immortal John Pope, of Headquarters
in the saddle fame, and issues pronunci-
amiento against the citizens of Louisiana
which would have done honor to Ananias,
Munchausen or Charley Hays.
Here follows Sheridan's dispatch to the
Secretary Of War, in which he states that
"the lives of citizens have become SO jeOpar-
died that unless something is done to give
protection to the people, all security usually
afforded by law, will be overridden."
The REGISTER, commenting on this dispatch,
says:
At the very hour he was penning this letter
he had ocular evidence that the people Of
Louisiana were more patient and peaceful
than any people on the globe Every act of
violence that has occurred within the State
has been instigated by the villains who have
usurped Office. Since Sheridan's arrival ut
New Orleans, although political events Of the
most exciting character have occurred, there
has been perfect peace and order. 1t is i'm
possible to conjecture the reason for this
SANDER of State by military officer. unless
it be that this testimony, with the predeter
mined testimony of the Congressional COM
mittees now sitting upon Alabama, Arkansas,
Missississippi and Louisiana, is intended to
lay basis for martial lrw and the ultimate
massing of the negro race within these threat
ened States. What say the people of the
North to the schemes Of Grant, Sheridan &
Co.. Is the whole South, or any part of the
South, to be cheated out of her electoral
votes in 1876?
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BANK NOTICES.


Hibernin National Bank, Now Orleans,
December 81, 1s74-At a meeting of the Board Of
Directors this day, semannua dividend of four
per cent was declared, payable on the second Mon
jail I'd JNO. G. DEVEREUX Cashier.
Germania National Bank-New Orleans,
December 29 1e74-At q meeting of the Board Of
Directors, held this day. Semi Annual Dividend of
Seven and One. Half CD Per Cent was declared pay
d3O It HERM. RoEH1, Cashier
Bank Notice Union National Bank, New
Orleans, Dec II, 18H.-The annual election for Di
| rectors Of this Bank will be held at the banking
18th day Of January next between the hours Of 10
A. M. and r. M JAS. CHALARON, Cash'r.
dis Inn
Mechanics' and Traders Bank-NoV Orloane,
December Is 167@The annual election for nine Di-
rect0rs OF this Bank, to for one year. win be
| on the THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY 1.-THE lSth)
| 1875, between the hours of 10 A. M and r. NJ
die tails MOSES HARRIS, Cashier.
New Orleans National Bank-New Orleans,
Dec IL, 16H-The annual election for Twelve Di
rectors Of this Bank during the ensuing year
will be held at its Banking House on the 18th Of janu
airy, 1875 from 10 o'clock A. NJ. to o'clock p. M.
dig sod JOHN II. PIKE, Cashier.
,Hfbernla National Bank of New Orleans,
New Orleans, December 10, 1s74.-An election for
Directors of this association to serve the ensuing
year. will be held at its Banking House. on the second
TUESDAY in January, 1875 from 10 o'clock A. N. to
o'clock T. NJ JNO. G. DEVEREUX,
Mutual National Bank-New Orleans, Dec.
the ensuing year will be held at the Banking House.
No. LOG Canal street. on TUESDAY January IL
| 1875, between the hours of 10 A. M. and r. NJ
do Inn JOSEPH mitchell. Cashier.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07

were loaded every night and sent away from
the castle, the superstition being that they
were treasures for the house of Conyngham."
And so died George "; this woman of all
in the world, perhaps, being the only one
that experienced regret for his death. She
lived for thirty years after the King, dying in
1861 at an extreme old age, having enriched
her family with titled honors no less than
with wealth, the motto of her house being
"Over, Fork Over" legend SO whimsically
appropriate as to lead one to discredit it, were
it not to be found in the peerages Of Debrett
and Burke to answer for itself.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
LOUISIANA.

1t is to be regretted, deeply regretted, that
there is not an element in our political con-
stitution suitable to the genius of our people
and similar to the ministerial responsibility of
the English cabinet, especially while the most
influential adviser of the President is Attor-
ney General Williams. At the present time
his position as law officer of the Administra-
ton renders his duties more delicate and
more important than those of any other men,
Der of the Cabinet, and yet we hear he talks
of heroic doses for Louisiana troubles. Be-
tween the empiric who gives heroic doses to q
patient of sensitive nervous organization and
the director of the Presidents conscience and
policy who prescribes Sheridan and bayonets
for New Orleans there is striking and strong
resemblance.
Jeffreys, on his bloody circuit, was not more
cruel in heart or careless of consequences
than is this Attorney General, sitting sur
rounded by all that was ever written upon the
subject of rights, looked down upon by the
portraits Of his predecessors who in life con-
tributed 80 much to strengthen those bull
warks of American liberty, which their I'M
worthy successor is to-day doing SO much to
destroy.
Gen. Grant is as hard-headed as Saul of
Tarsus or Pharaoh of Rameses, and as the
days of miracles are over, retr butive justicef
in the shape of the sTidal Wave" will destroy
him and his host, since it is vain to hope for
thegconviction and repentance that save.
Louisiana has been twice cheated. 1t is
easy for us at the North to say be patient
where patience has for long time been
solely employed in smiling at grief; but we
do say, be patient little longer. 1t is much
better in the present case for the South to
8. bear those ills it has than to fly to others it
knows not Of" It would be q pity indeed
that misstep should be made at the eleventh
hour, when relief is SO near, and only de-
layed because delay is the incident to the
peaceful revolutions of public opinion. It is
better for Louisiana to wait for vindication at
the hands of the Congressional Committee
than to lit its feeble arm against power that
is greedily waiting for the opportunity to de-
atroy it.
The first coup Tetat at New Orleans was by
accident healthy; Q second would for q GER
tainty be fatal. Has not the Attorney General
turned his back upon the wearers of the Golf
and joined himself unto the ungodly slashers
with swords and torch Has he not,
like the warrior in one of Mrs. Oates opera
bouffes but Just stalked across the stage cry
ing: "B'lood! blood p or like Sempronius,
has he proclaimed that his ''voice Is still for
war"
Kellogg's or q prominent colored person.
death would be as dear to his soul as the de-
mise of Caesar was to Antony's; collision
between the citizens and soldiers would be
the one thing most desired. So it rests with
the people of Louisiana whether they will or
no give body to the scheme on foot, and it is
for this reason that we say again, Be pa
tent" - Washington Capital
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
PARIS,

PARIS Jan. 6.-President MacMahOn sent
. message to the Assembly to-day, urgently
requesting the following legislation:
First-The passage Of bill creating Sec
ond Chamber.
STANDARDIZATION for maintenance OF stdtu
quo until 1880, in the event of MacMahon's
death before the expiration of his term.
Third-That when the second Chamber is
Organized both Chambers decide upon def
mite government to succeed.
The President, in the course of his message
mys: II have instructed the Government to
ask you to place q bill for the creation of
second chamber ON the order of the day for
one of your next sittings. Conservative in
terests most imperatively demand its adop-
ton. The point relating to transmission Of
powers after 1880, must be as promptly set
tied. It ought to be SO regulated as to leave
future assemblies complete liberty to deter
mine the form of government"
At the opening Of the session of the Assem-
bly the Governments bill for insituting in
curry into the state of Algeria, was rejected
by large majority. After the reading of the
Presidents message, Baltbic moved that con-
stitutional bills be placed on the order of the
day, after the army bill, and that priority Of
consideration be given to the second chamber
bill Laboulaye, Of the Left Center, demanded
priority for the bill on organization of the
Presidents powers.
La Tour, Minister Of the Interior, energeti-
cally supported Baltbic's motion. The House
divided, and Baltbic's motion was rejected by
$50 to 400. The majority was composed of all
sections of the Left, the Legitimists and the
Bonapsrtists.
The Assembly subsequently decided with
out opposition, to place constitutional bills
ON order of the day. after army bills, which
will be taken up next Monday. The sitting
to-day was marked by scenes of greatest ex-
element.
It Is rumored the Ministers have rendered
their designations. The crisis is regarded as
serious.
King Alfonso departed this evening on q
special train for Marselles to embark for
Spain.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

VARIETIES THEArER the inclem-
ency of the weather prevented q full house at
the Varieties last night, those who were pres
emit had the pleasure of Witnessing an artistic
performance of the highly sensational drama
entitled, "Alixe" Miss George Langley IN
the title role was most judicious in her acting.
by-play and business, and gave evidence OF
high talent in her characterizations.
Mr. Boniface, as Henry De kerdran, was
very effective and brought out of the part all
its merits boldly.
There is one thing, however, noticeable IN
every company performing certain set OF
plays repeatedly, and that is q tendency to-
ward lassitude, owing to the tiresome bust
ness of travelling over the old ground SO often.
This is pardonable, yet it mars, to great
extent destroys, the beauty Of representa-
ton. The Fifth Avenue combination COM
bination comprise union OF talent and
ability seldom found in one company, and it
is difficult to draw comparisons.
ACADEMY OF Music. Notwithstanding the
threatening nature of the weather, this cosy
temple of mirth was filed with large
audience to enjoy the sensational drama, en-
titled the Sea of Ice. The play was well put
upon the boards and the entire cast sustained
their parts creditably. The character of Carlos,
the Adventurer, was we'll supported by Mr..
r. c. White. Barabas, the Cabin Boy, and .
friend to little Marie, by Mr.. M. W. Fiske,
cannot be excelled.
ST. CHARLES THEATER.-Ada Gray as Mercy
Nsrickc.-Last evening Miss Ada Gray ap-
peared as Mercy Merrick in "The New Mag
dalen." The play deals with peculiar phase
of life, in which the lesson is taught that
society, instead of crushing fallen humanity,
should extend q helping hand to aid them.
Miss Gray grasps the character in its broadest
ideal and throws her whole soul into her
work. In the first act, when the hope
dawns upon her of new change Of life,
her face was Q reflex Of the feelings that
stirred the soul. The story of her past life
was told with pathos that was full of tender
sympathy. She was seen, however, at her
best in the closing portions of the play, when
the struggle between self and duty was
fercest. The interview with Grace Roseberry
was full of life, and the different displays of
emotion which it called for were all given
with power that could spring alone from
intuition. Tonight Miss Gray appears as
Cora in her new version of ''Article A."
She has gained we'll deserved plaudits for her
rendition of the character, and we trust will
have full house.
Ben De Bar makes his appearance as Tom
Tape, Miss Gray appearing as Sally Scraggs.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07
MISSISSIPPI CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

VIcKsBuRa, Jan. 6.-Several negroes testi-
fed before the Congressional Committee to-
day that orders to march on the city at 9
o'clock were received in the different churches
in the county the Sunday previous.
Moses Galloway (colored) testified: William
Asbury commanded the body which he be-
longed to; Asbury wore o sword and gave or
the general impression among the negroes
WAS that their lives we're not safe.
After the fight he hid in cave. Remained
there several days. Saw no whites looking
for him. None went to his house to look for
him. Nobody molested him ON his way to
the city to-day. Thought it dangerous for
negroes to vote the Republican ticket. Voted
Republican ticket, because other negroes did.
Never heard any negro being hurt or threat
ened by the whites for voting Republican
ticket Didn't know the difference between
Republican and Democratic party. Was q
Republican because Republicans were strong
est. Would vote Democratic ticket if Demo-
Gratis were strongest. Always 60 with the
Believed whites should vote together and
blacks together. Was color liner.
Harrison and Broadwaters, both colored,
declined to be sworn. Whites insisted they
should, and sid they refused because they
knew too much. Broadwaters is prominent
negro leader.
Emily Banks, (colored) testified that Mingo
johnson, a colored preacher, Was killed near
the fight, but was unarmed and going home
Samuel Sherman (white) testified that
when the alarm sounded he started with gun
to the Court House.
Five negroes armed with needle guns, met
him on Clay street, took his gun and threat
ened to kill him. Gave up the gun and es-
capped; knew two of the negroes, Ellis and
Mckenzie.
Judge Speed, white, formerly criminal
judge by appointment of Gov. Ames,
sworn as to the origin of the difficulties,
gave . long list of charges of maladminis-
) tration and corruption in office of Peter
Crosby, Sheriff; Davenport's chancery clerk:
Dorsey, late Circuit clerk, now fugitive from
justice; Benson, deputy clerk and w.
CORDOBA, late Circuit clerk, now State Super
intendent # Edut alton; Sidney Brooks and
&C. w. Joshua, Justice of the Peace; Broad
bwaters, wharf master; BENZ. A. Lee, ex-Mayor;
bevery member but one or two of the late
City Government and all the Board of
County Supervisors.
Company Sd Infantry, Major Head,
commanding, arrived here from Monroe, La,
to-day. They come with orders to prepare
for winter quarterz
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The Council of the Bank of France has been
somewhat bothered at the small quantity Of
gold in circulation, but upon investigation is
satisfied that the gold does not 60 out of the
country and is not melted, but is absorbed by
the savings Of the people. It hopes to rem-
edy all that by the speedy payment Of cash to
the extent Of 800. OQ0, 600 A1ncs.
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FOR RENT.

NOTICENOTICE-N OTICE-The large Yard
~ and Cotton Shed, corner Of St. Thomas and
Orange streets, win be rented with privilege Of
having COMPRISING done on powerful press
favorable terms. Apply to the Terrell Press corner
Of Orange and Chippewa streetA- d12 Inn
EOR RKNT-The fourstoey brick store, IS Canal
10 etreet Apply to LEON 0ODCHAUX, n and
g Canal olBoof q - Z BLOoM + CO. omnGr Hap
xino and la1roE stxDste. 80 euI14h q