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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

hfAG1STERIAL DIsrRICTS. "A bill has passed
the General Assembly providing that the sew
eral townships of the counties of the Common
wealth as they existed on the Sd CT November,
1874, shall constitute the maglsterlal districts
into which the counties are directed to be oil
yided By virtue of the recent ratification OF the
amendments to the constitution, and that the
voting places and boundary lines of said town
ships shall be the voting places and boundary
lines of said magisterial districts. 1t shall! be
lawful, however, upon the petition of fifty quail
fled voters, after posting notice for thirty days,
for the judge of any county court TO re-arrange,
increase, or diminish the number Of maglsterlal
districts, or change the places OF holding cleo
tons therein; but before the trial OF the peti-
ton any citizen Of said district may enter HIM
self as defendant. The cause shall proceed as
other causes on the docket. 1.-THE petition be
rejected no other petition for that purpose eau
be entertained for twelve months.
The bill further provides that there shall not
be less than three, nor more than eleven ma9lS-
terial districts in any one county and that after
three have been formed no additional districts
shall be laid off containing less than thirty
square miles and that no town or city having a
separate organization or population OF 5000
or more inhabitants shall BIO embraced IN any
magisterial district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, number OF petit
tons against any increase of the duty on tea
and coffee we're presented. A resolution was
passed requesting the President TO transmit ali
information relating to affairs IN Arkansas n7t
heretofore communicated. The House bill p-
propriating $25, 600 for the cost Of entertaining
King Kalakaua was passed. Nh EinundS
introduced bill to amend the bill Tor the dis.
tribution OF the Geneva award. It provides
that the time allowed for filing claims, cxcap:
the claims for wages Of officers and seamen. be
extended sixty days from and alter the hnai
passage Of this act allowing officers a1d sea-
men to file their claims at any time within one
year extending the time OF the court twelve
mouths from the 22d day of July, 1915, and
twelve months, to still further extend The ]ura
tion of said court another additional tweIve
months. Mr.. Bayard introduced a bill pro?id-
Jog that the stamps on beer barrels and kegs
shall be affixed upon the spigot hole, and dc.
sroyod by driviug the faucet through them.
Mr.. Dorsey introduced bill to facilitate the
transmission Of the latter mails. 1t makes It
obligatory on all railroads to transport letters
ard daily newspapers upon any and all express
trains that the Postmaster General may ludl-
cate; ard authorizes Tie Department to sub
divide other mail matter aad provide Tor It's
transmission on slower trains il it be found that
in this mauuer more rapid and satisfactory
mail service can be secured Tor letters and daily
papers The Senate met in Executive session,
discussed the Canadian reciprocity treaty, and
rejected it without division.
In tho House of Representatives the pro-
ceedngs were exciting. Mr.. Buffers motion
to reconsider the vote by which the substitute
Civil Rights bill was referred to the Commit
tee on Judiciary, was carried by "a vote OF Isl
yeas to 90 nays At the expiration Of the
morning hour the regular order OF The day (tha
Hcnnepin Canal billy was demanded Mr..
Hawley, Of Illinois, who had charge Of his
BILL said that he would not allow this bill TO
stand in the way of the Civil Rights bill and
it was accordingly postponed. Mir. Butler
then yielded the floor to Mr.. Cessna who Of
fered an amendment to the Civil Rights till in
the exact language Of the Senate bill, and 10
Mr. White who offered as an amendment the
Civil Rights bill which he introduced some
time sipce. Mr.. Butler announced that he
would call the previous question to-day at p.
H., and then proceeded to make a speech in
support of the BILL and the debate was con
tiuucd until the recess and then resumed and
continued till 10 0 clock last night when the
House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

The President was at the Capitol again yes
terday, and summoned to his room, Senator:
Conkling aud Morton and one or two others.
The President expressed to them his desire to
be Informed as 70 the probability of action by
the Senate on Louisiana and Arkansas, and
the admission OF Puch5ack. The President
intimated that it would be more agreeable to
him if some linc Of policy was laid down BY the
Senate. He IS not In favor OF any interference
in the present condition Of things 10 Arkansas.
The question will be consired by the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections, at a special
meeting on Sunday next, but is not believed that
any action will be recommended During the
conference the departure of Sheridan from
New Orleans was spoken of and the reasons
for it. The President was Informed thst auoth.
er caucus would be held probably tomorrow,
when an earnest attempt would be made 10 de-
eide upon something which could obtain the
party support in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

CARPENTER has been defeated for reelection
to the u s. Senate from Wisconsin. A dis
patch from Milwaukee says: The eleventh bal
lot for United States Senator resulted in the
choice of Hon. Angus Cameron, Of La Crosse,
by the following vote: Cameron, IS; Carpen-
ter, SO; Hazleton, 8, and j. Clark, l. The
election of Mr. Cameron was brought about by
the coalition of the Democrats with the boiling
Republicans. The latter offered the Demo
Gratis four names fron which they might choose
a candidate Judge Cole, ez Gov. Lewis, Gen.
Guffey and Hon. Angus Cameron. The Demo
cratic caucus last night nominated Mr.. Came
ron couditionally- his acceptance OF the
platform that includes hard money, tariff Tor
revenue only, aud the supremacy of civil author
ity in time of peace. Mr.. Cameron VAS born
10 Caledonia, Livingston county, n. T., In
1926 He is a lawyer and prominent mem
Der of the Episcopal Church. He was former
" Wing, ard is now State Senator, having
been repeatedly elected to the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

MEMOIRS OF GEORGE THE FOURTH Yes
terday morning some little excitement was Gre
ated 10 the State Library by the discovery Of
two volumes of Memoirs of George the Fourth,
which it was thought at first were these tcr
which el 900 had been offered. The volumes
answer 10 many particulars the description
given of the work held in such high est!ma-
ton by those who waut it, but do not prove
the marriage of the Prince with Mrs Fizher-
bert, and that seems to be the great point.
They are by Robert Hursh. Rich Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04
ALEX ANDRIA. VA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY a, 1878.

TEXT Books IN PUBLIC Schools. Tho
State Senate Committee on Public institutions
met pursuant to adjournment Monday olght to
further consider the petition Of the President
of the Heurico county School Board, asking
that the County Board be allowed to use any
school book which may not be deemed otJec-
tionable by the State Board and the general
question of the operation OF the Law on the SUD
ject opened up by said petition
Dr. Ruffner and the Governor were not
present, the latter having declined the invita-
ton OF the committee on the ground that he
did not wish to Influence the committee 10 leg
is!aton be might have to act upon. ;,
Mayor Kelley, Of Richmond, advocated that
the county school boards should select their
own text books, and 10 conclusion submitted AZ
amendment 70 the law as it exists (Which vests
the power OF prescribing text books ID the
State Board, } providing that the county boards
shall make out list Of the books proposed to
be used in the schools in their counties, which
shall be subject to the revision OF the State
Board. 10 the course of his remarks he also
stated that the State Board had seen the ne
cessity Of allowing the city school board some
discretion. and that in Richmond over sixty
kinds Of text books we're used.
Some discussion ensued on Mr.. kclley 5
proposed amendment, after which, further con
sideration OF the subject was postponed tor
future meeting. The spirit Of the meeting
evidenced that the committee was Determined
on some change based upon Mr.. Gardner s petit
ton and Mr. Kciiey's amendment: 4 majority
of the Board Of Education contend for uni
iormity of text books throughout the State, and
has SO ruled up to this tne. The iicnrlco
School Board petition for more liberty 10 this
matter. 1t is proposed that each county board
be allowed to select books for its public schools,
provided that the Board OF EDUCATION shall
have the right to exclude any Objectionable book
which auy county board might adopt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

The Senate Naval Committee, yesterday,
agreed to report, without amendment, bill
which authorizes the Secretary Of the Treasury
to p2y to Mrs. Sarah b. Forest, Of Nash'ag-
ton, D. C., widow of Lieut.. Delaney a, For" st,
late of the Uuited States navy, the sum oi $3.50
in full of all claims Of said Sarah 3. Forest
against the United States, for balance due
from an allotment OF pay made by her late Eus-
hnnd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

A dispatch from Richmond says that Evans,
q colored State Senator, has been summoned
to appear before the grand jury of NcttoWay
county, to testify against George W. Graham,
charged With forging Evans name to the petit
tioc of Schoolcratt for naval cadetshp sp-
poin,ment, growing out OF Stowe's case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

When the Conservative Legislative Caucus
On Constitutional amendments adjourned On
Monday night, the proposition to strike out or
the Sth section Of article S, the claus" rcqaiT-
ing the Legislature to levy an annua! tax anu
set apart an amount, now fixed by the CoaStl-
lutiou, for the support Of public free Schools
was under discussion. The ntcution OF this
amendment is to leave the Legislature free Is.
the rate of taxation to be imposed upon proper
ty; and that the free schools shall be supported
by the proceeds Of the capitation tax when that
shall have been fixed by law, unless the hogiS'
la.urc should, in is discretion, also make u:
appropriation from tne treasury iof tha: !aF-
pose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

The deadlock" in the West Virginia Legls-
la,ure Oh the Senatorial question continues and
IN the last ballot yesterday, the vote resulted
Walker, %; Golf. Is; Price, Is; Branpau, Is;
johnson, 8; Camden, 6; Faulkner, 4; Dennis,
2; Pendletop, l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

While eleven peni;entiary convlcts were en-
ployed at the State cattle-pens in Richmoud,
on Monday, Que Of them white man oamcd
Robinson, of Richmond, made his escape, and
is still ct large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

The Conservative Legislative cancus on Mon
day night, by large majority, determined TO
amend tue constitution so as TO deprive any man
Of his vote who docs not pay his poll-sax prior
to election daY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

Fred Douglass, Langston, and some ether
coorad residents at Washington, have notified
the Republicaa Senators that IF the Senate
of the Uaitcd States recosniz. the Kellogg
Government aud refuse to seat piuchbacS, that
the colored people Of the country would regard
i. as az iuvilious distinction against hlm
tpnch5ack) solely Oh account Of bis color
that to recognize, Kellogg carried with ii the
right of Pluchback to his seat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

LADDIN SECURITY 0iI.-Aro:a'r:
n ply just received. This N;I "a. H'';'"
self fully rqua: TO tin Representations, 'n*4
corning ii and is fond in aetna IL" t. -" F..
" as cheap as the ordinary Coal OIL, - ,.r.t
quantity will last fer - muct longer 'r.. =
earnestly invite q trial Of il, feeling ~ ...'.
our customers obtaining perfect s's-i-'".I H.
we'll AS freedom. from ull dam =. rs il. H.
Shirpcd to the country in any Gunr'jtir:. d..
fcb3 JAN&EY u co, - ME
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

There was joint meeting last plight OF the
House and Senate caucus committees on South
ern affairs and of the Republican, members ri
the special House committee appointed to ~
vesligatc affairs 10 Arkansas, Louisiana MS
sissipp and Allah ,mn to determine the ccuF"e'o
be pursued in lcgislatug on Southern affairs
After hearing the views OF those who had oeeh
South, subcommittee were appointed to pre-
pare bills in accordance with their views aud
recommendations The Democratic members
of the select committees were not invited to
give their views. The matter OF making army
appropriations to cover two years was discus
scd Incidentally, and the opinion WAS freely
given that the body of tie RvpaAt!caas would
not support any such propositions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

Judge Wyndham Kemp, Of Gloucester eoun-
ty, died on the och ult Mr.. Scawe, whose
death has been announced, ard Judge k@mp
were, with probably one exception, the Oldest
practitioners Of law in the county. Judge Acmp,
in early life, emgmtcd to Mississippi went
to the bar and vas 5000 rewarded with good
practice. But yearniug for old Virginia, as
Virginia vas then, he came back to Gloucester,
and from that time until his election to the
judgeship Of the county, he was actively Gu
gagged 10 his profession. He was Intelligent, re-
fined, benevolent generous and just, and was
esteemed aud admired by all who krcw him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

yFII,ER'S NEURALGIA PILLS-Just
lH1 received two gross of the above valuable
Pills. A sure cure for Neuralgia Call and see
certificates from our own people:
w. f. CREIGHTON,
dec3 Agent for Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

U EADBEATER'S CO u II ) MI
IL wills, ut 25: each, is MI article. ., o-'
make that We can recommend n being d u.
desirable preparation for ordlHH.% ,...-
Ccds SC. We have been selling : '.;'.
time, and it gives general sati-ia1,r:,,
our well known ANODINE Ptt .'L'.'-'
bottles, ut 5Gc each. \ ful! supply J'@' f'''"
md for sale by re..
iar u II : LEA DJE!tI III. .. 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

Farmers near Stanton arc alarmed at the
sight Of Grasshoppers in January, and fer 8
Kansas visitation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

DISO'S CURE FOR CnHSU u ~ W
4 this time, WHEN Coughs and C'|' b..
prevalent, We would AGAIN cH!i M;enl.. =. y, :
above invaluable Preparation. THIS h"'f :.
by hundreds in this vitInity :inee we nae
the agents for it, and it h%s Away gwen =.
satisfaction Put up in urge bottles Il! Oh. .
lar, and small ones al fifty cents. i"' 80"
supplied nt propria;oT's rates. v:....
fCb 3 JANNEl ~ %: 40 N''.~ Pr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04
1COMMUN1CATED.

Agreeing most heartily with Temperance, |
write to tell you o! my great trouble. After
the war was over found | vas great deal
better off than maoy Of! my neightors, and only
occasionally got Oh spree. AS time wore on |
made more money, but became louder of whis-
key tie ease with which could get it, aud
the Inducements thrown out to me, have raised
"A fiery furnace ia ny breast The silent tears
Of my noble wife, the s1rrowtui looks Of my
lovely children have nearly ruu mc mad. Often,
often have sworn, by all that vas sacred, that
| would nCE touch another drop: as often have
broken tic firm resolve. | have just awak-
ened from a drunken dream, ard as usual, my
first th;urht vas my wife, my children; have
manned; have [ murdered any Of Jour in my
rayiDc madness? Slowly, Dur surely, my prop
perry has dwindtd away, those who sold me
The id drink have grown rich. | would make
away with myself, bot am not fit to die D
Gad! 0 God watcar be done Tor the hundreds
of miserable vretches ike the one who sub
scribsS himself TIE DRUNKARD.
MARKHAM. FAUQU1ER Co., Va, Feb. 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-04

PENITENTlARf FOR LIFE. -PTlmus Dodson,
notorious ih.cf who was yesterday Sentenced
20 three years IL TIC pcEiten;ia.y Tor house
breaking and larceny, is now privileged to re-
main in that institution for life, baVlug previ-
cusy served tie State il the capacity of con-
vict TWO terms. -Rich Enquirer.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23
Renuhlican Testimony.

In this paper will be found an extract
from a letter from Mr.. Beck, prominent
Republican, of Galva, Henry county, this
state, giving his views. as to Republican
rule 10 Louisiana 1t tells us nothing we
did not know before. but it is valuable as
coroborating all we have ever said about
Grants bayonet rule in the South.
Also in this paper will be found a letter
from Mr.. John George, the well known
maltster, of this city, giving some of his
observations in recent trip through Ten
nessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Mr..
George, too, has been well-known in this
community as decided Republican, but
be now says "a change of our administra-
ton is consummation devoutly to be wish
ed for Both letters will be read with in
terest.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23
Extraordinary Opportunity for the Re.
lief of the Afflicted.

The surgeons of the National Surgical
Institute. located at Indianapolis, Ind.
have finally yielded to the many appeals to
visit the northwest Three or more of the
surgeons will be at the Newcomb House,
Davenport, Iowa, March I'd and Sd, 1875.
They will have with them great amount
of surgical apparatus, appliances, ETC., and
competent assistants and workmen to
change, fit, and make such apparatus as
may be required. They will come espec-
tally prepared to treat all surgical cases
Paralysis. all kinds of deformities of the
face. spine. and limbs, diseased joints. dis
eased eyes, catarrh, private diseases. piles,
fstula. etc. On account of the great ex-
pense attending such a trip, they will not
make another; therefore all who wish to
avail themselves of the advantages of the
Institute, without the long journey to In.
dianapolis, must do SO at this time. No
cases will be undertaken without fair
hope of relief 1t is needless to say that
the institution is entirely responsible, and
the largest and most popular of the kind in
America, curing thousands annually. Re
member the time and place, and come
early. 1GSend to the Institute for cir
culsr.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23
rha couaition Of ~. ura,.s.

DR.. Plummer went over with covered
sleigh this morning, hoping he could bring
MIR. Drake to his rooms on this side of the
river, but found that it would be attended
with danger to move him. The shock upon
his brain was terrible and the moment he
attempts to rise sick and sinking feeling
comes over him rendering it dangerous to
move him. His whole head is very sore,
aud his forehead is in very bad condi.
ton. Poulticing has somewhat reduced
the swelling of his left eye. He is yet in a
critical condition. He needs quiet, and q
man is constantly stationed before his door
to answer questions and turn callers back,
large numbers having called yesterday
tie is in very good place and has the
most careful attention, the excellent land
lady, Mrs. Melchert, being kind mother
to all who come under the roof of hel
lhospitable homs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23

Do Your OWN PRINTING.-The printing
business is probably the best school for
boys, or men either, that can be found
Those who are trained in it early invaribly
form better business habits and improve
10 all branches of common education fas.
ter than when engaged in any other calling
But few are, however, able to enter a regu-
lar Office without spending years to derive
the desired benefits, while our schools do
not properly recognize the art as q great
auxiliary to learning. To meet this want
Ben o. Woods, of Boston, commen need,
some years ago, the manufacture of the
Novelty Printing Press-a press designed
for amateur purposes. which he sells at
prices that enables every family to have
one. For common business purposes and
even in the well equipped printing Office,
they are unequalled as a cheap. servicable
press. At present the business is conduct-
ed under the firm name of Ben. @. Woods
4 Co., at 40 Federal ST., Boston. The fact
that there are over thirteen thousand oil
j these presses in use in the vari yus schools
colleges, counting rooms and in private
houses Of the United States speaks vel
for its merits. The attention Of those in
terested is directed to the advertisement
j to be found in this issue of The ARGUS
/ OF this we can assure all, the firm is relia
bic and will attend to all orders prompt,
and satisfactorily Every we'll regulated
counting room or thoroughly equipped
. printing ef6ce should have one of these ex
cellenE presses.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23

THE CoMpLExIoN.-A perfectly clear
and healthy complexion can only be ac-
quired by laying the foundation, in the
removal of all humors and impurities trom
the Blood, thus assisting nature
Crumbs Peruvian Alternative thoroughly
Renoyates the Blood, and quickly removes
Blotches, Moth and Discolorizations,
Comedoms, or sBlackheads," Pimples,
letter, Salt Rheum, and all eruptions of
the skin, giving beautiful pearly trans
parency and freshness never obtained by
cosmetics or enamels. Ask your Druggist
for Crumbs Peruvian Alternative, Price
Sl,00.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state of mind: weak, her
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy or nimaion;
confused head, weak memory, often with debilita-
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence Of
excuses, mental everworlk or indiscretIons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds sovereign cure In HUM
1PRREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No 49, 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges dIspels the mem
tai gloom and dependency, and reluvenates the en-
tire system. tits perfectly harmless and always
efficient Price IS, for package Of five boxes and
| a large g vial of powder, which Is important in
old. serious cases; or 81 per single tax Sold by
ALLDruggists, or sent by mail On receipt Of price
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No. haR, Broadway, MY. GEE1zEZJo
Fol Sale by Otto Grotiau IS Illinois Street. Bensel
q Thomas. C Spedel and Breunert, Rock Island
and is Richards. Moline. 3-4dInwf&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23

An immense Catholic temperance
demonstration was held at Maryland insti-
tute in Baltimore, Sunday night. Father
Didier administered the pledge to 300 Of
st. Vincent's society, the audience, num-
bered 5000, rising to their feet as it was
administered. The Catholic societies VI
the city were present with banners and
regalia, and the meeting in zeal has NOT
been equalled since Father Mathew was
there.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23

Why will you go to any public or social
gathering with a disagreeable cough, thus
taking no comfort yourself, and disturbing
others? Why not get bottle of West's
Pulmonary Balsam and cure yourself
Then 20 and entertain, or be entertained,
as the case may be, with profit to yourself
and friends. Vests Pulmonary Balsam
also cures sore throat and consumption
Trial bottles 25 and SO cents. Large bot
ties $l.OO. Sold by all druggists. 49,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-23
Personal.

Mr.. Cook, general freight agent of the
T. P. & w. road is at the Harper House
also Mr.. Rogers. general agent of the Ton
tine Life Insurance company. Among
other arrivals this morning were ]. W.
Norton and wife, and Geo. Green. of Chiea-
60; D. Steiner, New York; A.W. Giles,J.
B. Fiske, Boston; Fl, L. Shippy, Trenton.
New jersey.