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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

Ex.Gov. Walker has written letter, which
is published 10 the Richmond Enquirer, to Mr.
Gardiner, of London, agent of the foreign
bondhoders, in reply to one from that gentle.
man relating to statements of Gov. Kemper in
his address to the bondholders, at their late
meeting in Richmond, 10 regard to the 6oau-
cial condition of the State. After replying to
those portions of Gov. Kempers message 10
which the Governor intimates that certain esti
mates of his (Gov Walker's) were inaccurate,
and that the State was worse off than be rep
resented, and thorough viDdication Of his
policy in reference to the funding of the debt,
showing the beneficial results that would have
followed had that measure been faithfully and
promptly executed, Gov. Walker concludes:
II have au abiding faith in the honesty Of
will yet come safely aud touorably through all
their trials and fluctuations. Let the creditors
of Virginia deal gently, patiently aud forbear-
ingly with her and she will yet clearly discern
aud will pursue the only true path to perma-
nent prosperity She will discover that public
and private credit 60 hand 10 hand, and that
the destruction of the one Inevitably obhte-
rates the other Pleas Of poverty are common
the world over with debtors, and yet it is the
poorest policy possible. Especially is this true
when the debtor, for the purpose of in6uen-
cling forbearauce, marshals his assets at figures
below their real worth, for, to the misfortune
of poverty he adds the crime OF deceit. [ may
have been too sauguine 10 my views of the tu
ture of Virginia 10 1870, but if [ erred iu this
respect it was upon the right side. Overdrawn
pictures Of woe and distress never lifted peo-
pie iuto the sunshine of hope nor enthused
them with courage to battle with adversely.
Virginia is not bankrupt nor will she repudi.
ate, The fact that she is not as prosperous as
we could wish, that some Of Der assets are now
Of comparatively little value, and that in local.
ties lands do not sell at three fourlhs of their
assessed value, are not just causes for despon
dency, for these are but proofs of SOME mis-
management and the severity of the hard
times" which now afict us, and the further
fact that as rule only our poorer lands are OIL
tered at judicial sales. | cannot undertake to
advise the creditors OF Virginia as to the course
they should pursue, but were | the holder of
Virginia bonds should continue to hold them,
acce pting such interest as her condition ena-
bed her to pay. confidently anticipating tina,
with the returning tide of improvement in
com mercial and financial affairs, a new impulse
would besglven to the development of the vast
agricultural, aud mineral resources
of the State, thus iusuring bothi the ability and
disposition to meet the full requirements OF her
soIennly pligh ted faith at an early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04
~ H. WIS OF THE - :.
" To sho,o tAeuery age and body of the Times

10 shoD theOeT5 age ana o0hyoi me Il"eS
The SchuyIkill Coal Exchange has adopted
schedule by which miners wages are reduced
from 10 to 20 per cent, which the miners have
eused to accept. The Pottsvie Journal states
that all the colieries in that region are sus'
pended for the present, and will be uutil the
question of wages is settled. The Philadelphia
and Reading Coal aud Iron Company have also
stopped work on their improvements.
The trial of Tilton' suit for damages agsInst
Beecher will commence 10 the Brooklyn City
Court to-day. Five hundred jurors have been
summoned to appear, and it will probably be
several days before jury is obtained. There
is no expectation that the trial will be finished
short of sixty days.
The new Finance bill passed by the Senate
comes up in the House of Representatives on
Friday next, and there are indications of dis
agreement upon it because it does not provide
for the cancellation Of the greenbacks to be re-
tired as the national bank circulation is in
creased.
The Executive Committee of the Cuban
League held a meeting last week, in New York
city, to decide upon the proprcty of calling a
public meeting and appointing committee to
proceed to Washington for the purpose of urg
ing upon Congress and the Administration
recognition of the Cuban patriots.
The public debt statement for the month Of
December shows a total Increase Of $780,.
967 SO. Coin balaoce, $50 5S7,449 "a; cur
reucy balance, Sl3, 952, 93l %; certificates of
deposit, SAL 200,O coin certificates $23,-
$4,000.
The London Times has information that The
governments Of Switzerland, Austria aud Bel
GUM have adopted stringent measures against
the importation into those countries of Amerl
can potatoes infected with the Colorado beetle.
The Gerdemann trial 10 Philadelphia closed
on Saturday. The Judge holds that he is liza
able for prosecution uoder the Pennsylvania
law relating to 'agents," and therefore re-
mands the accused for trial before jury.
A statement has been published at Salt
Lake City excusiog the Mormon leader, Doyle,
from participation 10 the Mountain Meadow
massacre of twenty years ago.
The Louisiana Legislature meets 10 New Or
leans to-day. Preparations have beeu made to
suppress any disturbance, of which, however,
there is 90 apprehension.
The sloop Sea Bird and schooner Whitman,
both of Baltimore, have been seized for vo
lating the Fishery laws Of Maryland. Tie Cap
taius of the vessels are held at Annapolis.
The mill operatives, in mass meeting, at Fall
River, on Saturday night, determined to ac-
cept the ten per cent. reduction aud resume
work on Monday.
Late accounts from Asia Miner show that
distress from the famine is increasing. There
is much disease aud many deaths occur daily.
The fuuera of Rinehart, the scul ptor, took
place in Baltimore on Saturday, aud Was large
y attended.
u. S. Treasurer Spinner once more deuies
the often repeated rumor that he Intends to
resign his Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04
London dispatches quote breadstuffS quiet.


JUDGE H. w. THoMAs.-A writer in the
Richmond Wing urges the election of Judge
Thomas, State Senator from this district as
Lieutenant Governor aud says His long ex-
periencc 10 both branches of the General As.
s,mby has made him as familiar with parlia-
mantary law as with his alphabet. His quick
perception, accurate information, and dignity
are known and acknowledged by all who have
been brought in contact with him. For three
years he has been president pro ten. of the
Scua,e, aud during that time his rulings and
department iu the chair have been unexcep tion-
able. J udgc Thomas has now arrived that age
when the keen relish for sharp encounter 10
well contested debate has given p lace to a
wa'ctItul but digni6ed decorum 10 legislative
proceedings. His services have been long,
i.borious and more valuable 10 his constituents
than to himself Siuce he first entered upon
public life, IN lS4l, how many with far less
ability 10 this good OLD Commonwealth have
been the recipients Of higher honors brighter
emolumentS, than have been conferred 90 him!
Few, very lew, have deserved more and receiv-
ed less Surely at this day the General Assem-
bly,, representing every portion of the Com
monwealth, could not perform 40 act that
would meet with more hearty approval from
the people, than to say to him, well doue,
thou good and faithful servant, enter upon thy
reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04
|COMMUNlCATED.


The BARRIERS PETITIoN-I noticed in
Thursdays paper that the barbersiof this city
have peutioned the General Assembly Of Vir-
ginia to pass law compelling the propretors
Of barber shops and saloons to close their cs-
adjustments Oh Sundays For one | cannot
see the necessity Of such a law The present
laws give every barber in the city, and 10 the
State, the absolute right to close his establish
ment, not DOLLY on Sundays but every day 10
the week. He can close it during the day and
open nights, or close nights aud open at sun
rise and close at suoset and to question that
right would be considered a gross peee OF m
pudence and contemplate interference. lu such
case OF interference, the sentiment of every
barber would be, ATTEND to your own bust
ness and let ours alone" mo pent up Utica
contracts our powers, bu, every day 10 the year
Is ours
Notwithstanding this iuestimabe right; this
unlimited privilege to shave, cut hair, sham
poo, and perfume, in season aud out of sea-
Sop, it seems that some OF these knight of The
Razor are still very unhappy; they want The
Legislature to curtail this privilege to make
law that will COMPEL them to "shut up. >"
1hls Is q Tree cOuOtry, aOQ tue DarDerS nave
the right Of petition, but if was a member Of
the ''assemb ed wisdom" of the State, would
claim the right to refer it to the COMMITTEE
on LGuatic Asylums, and there let it sleep
the sleep that knoweth no waking
This Is very selfish world; the ''dog -in-the
manger principle prevails to great extent.
Some have more piey than generosity; haze
'rcIig ion" enough TO get up petitions 10 Oh
serve the Sabbath, but not enough to conquer
the se'f>h desire to prevent others from caro-
log au honest penny" Before getting up
this petition il would be we'll to Der hat
cleanliness is next to godIiness, and that the
best way TO correct an evil is good example.
liza rehued, religious sentiment dictates that it
is sin to have smooth face and clean skin
on Sunday, the best way TO prove the sincerl-
ty Ut thar belief is closed door and weli-lock
ed. and the individual who saritices a religious
principle, because his Deig Dor might profit
thereby, gives conclusive proof that he has
more reverence for filthy iucre' then for bis
NJ ker.
There is no occasion for more law or com
pulsory acts IL this matter Let every man
Exercise conscience void Of offcuse towards
God, aud toward men," The mao who was
respected by all meu, and got rich by attend
ing to his own business, oever sent petition
TO the Legislature TO enact laws 10 infringe on
the rights of others. What community needs
to secure prosperity and brotheriy love, is l:ss
humbuggery, less jealousy. less envy, aud
more COMMON SENSE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The Congressional Committee of luvestiga'
ton at New Orlears heard further testimony
on Saturday. Leading citizens testified to the
harm Inflicted upon the business Interests OF
the CITY by the unsettled condition of affairs.
A letter from kellogg was presented asking the
committee to examine into the election Of 1872.
The Congressional Committee continued Its
investigation at V!cksburg on Saturday. 1t Was
stated 10 evidence that the whites paid ninety
uine per ceut. Of the taxes and that their ex-
perieuce of Republican officials was that they
we're neither capable OF or fit to hold Office
The newly elected Sheriff of Warren county
has assumed the office despite the opposition
of ErosbV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

NJ. Tidball and Gabriel C. Wharton. the last
banned recently appointed to Gil the vacancy &C.
easioned by the resignation of w. A. Stuart:
Visitors Of the second class--Wm. Henry Fltz-
hugh Lee OF Fairfax; James H. Williams, of
Frederick, and GrbrirI c. Wharton, of Mont.
gomery.
Ii the House of Delegates bills were re-
ported to amend the code 10 relation to the
times of holding the Circuit Courts, and in
creasiug the pay Of the police of the Capitol.
a resolution Was introduced as to the ex-
pediency OF increasing the convict labor now
employed 10 the stone quarres belonging to the
Stale, aud whether the amount annually ex-
pended on materials for the shops 10 the State
prison would not be sufficient to purchase ne
cessary addltlonal quarries;and bill to change
the dates Tor the ending Of school year, &c.
Mr.. Matt. Clarke offered resolution author
lzlng the Speaker to invite ministers of the
various denominations, without regard to
race or color, to open the daily sessions Of
the House with prayer. The House refused
to suspend the rules, and tho resolution was
referred
MIR. Harris offered joint resolution that per.
sons who supply members with refreshments
be allowed to occupy the corners Of the rotunda
during the sitting OF the General Assembly.
Rejected
The new chair for the Speakers has the lei
tiers va on the top. Partly in fun, AMI
partly to provide some business when the cal
endar had been gone through, Mr.. Riddlebar-
ger offered resolution proposing to strike
OUT these letters. Before the resolution was
disposed OF the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The question has been raised at Washington
whether, in case any member Of Congress, OH
Ger of either House, or other officer of the Unit
e1 States is proved to have received any por-
ton of the moneys paid by Irwin, they are not
liable to be punished for high crime aud mis-
demeanur. The salute which, it is thought,
applies to these cases provides that the party
convicted shall pay fine of three times of the
amount of the SUM paid and taken, aud shall
suffer Imprisonment in the peultentary for not
less than two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

Mr.. Dawes committee got through with the
Pacific Mail investigation 10 New York on
Saturday, and adjourned to Washington. Their
report will probably be presented this week.
The evidence on Saturday showed that Presl-
deot Stockwel and Irwin manipulated the cor
ruptiop fund very secretly, and that the Board
of Directors were kept 10 utter ignorance Of
their doings. Congressman Schunaker's law
partner states that in 1872, MIR. Schumaker,
who was not then Congressman, was retain
ed as counsel by the Pacific Mail Company.
He received from the agents Of the Company
$685., 900, of which he sent $l75,OOO to the
Compapy's bankers 10 Washington, Jay Cooke
& Co., and the balance was paid to him for
counsel fees and attorneys expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04
The Louisville Courier j ournal, is severe

The Louisville Courier Journal, is severe
iu its structures upon Mr.. Williams the Attor-
uey General of the United States, who it
says has been at the bottom of nearly all
the persecution and p|undering of the South.
Of all her enemies be has been the most Veno-
nous, the most inveterate aud the most re-
morselcss. Whenever, says the Journal there
has been an order or measure that bore hard
against the unfortunate people of Louisiana, or
Mississippi. or Albania, his sinister countenance
has shown through it. A lawyer without a
knowledge of law, an official incapable OF intel
ligen,ly discharging the duties of his Office, an
adviser of the President who only gives bane-
full advice, calculated to divide and disturb his
country, he may be pointed out as the most
miscbevous man of his time. But history is
full of consolation for US, and furnishes hope
that even Williams will some day meet with
Justice"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

It will be seen that the term of Gabriel T..
Whartou, on Montgomery, Robert Beverly, of
Fauquer, aud E. NJ. TidbalI, Of Frederick, as
visitors to the Virginia Agricultural apd Me-
chanical College having expired, Governor
Kemper has appointed and the Senate on Sa-
turday CT n6rmed the following General Ga
briel G. Wharton ire appointed), General W..
Fl. F. Lee, of Fairfax, and General James H.
Williams, of Frederick. The other members Of
the present Board hold over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The latest dispatches in regard to the Span
ish revolution leave the new King, AltoDzo
XII, on his way from Paris to Marseilles, and
it is now manifest that he will ascend the
throne without opposition. A deputation,
with the Marquis of Molins, the new Minister
Of the Navy, at its head, has left Madrid for
Cartagena, where it will embark on the IRON
clad Numancia aud proceed to Marseilles to
bring King Alfonzo to Spain. The King
will land from the Numaocia at Barcelona ;
thence he goes to Valencia, where be will re-
view the army of the center. From Valencia
he will proceed to Madrid. The municipality
of the capital are preparing splendid recep-
ton. The King OF the Belgiaps has telegraph
ed his congratulations and the recognition of
the King by most of the European Powers is
soon expected. The Papa Nuncio in Madrid
has received the blessing of the Pope, asked
for by the King The staff of the Spanish
Embassy in Paris waited 90 Afonzo and paid
him their homage The King, in reply to
their address, said he would not disguise the
difficulty of his task, and he sought the aid Of
able men of all parties His first wish was for
the paci6cation of Spain, and he desired to be
the King Of all Spauiards. The Cortes will
shortly be convened. 1t is reported that Italy
is negotiating with other Powers with the OBJ,
ject of securing a common course OF action
in regard to Spain. Prince Hoheulohe, the
German Ambassador, has Informed the Duke
De Cazes that Germany is prepared to recog-
nize Alfouzo as King of Spain. Serrauo is ex-
pected 10 France shortly. At the request Of
Princess Bearn, of Vienna, the King has grant
ed complete amnesty to all Carlists. A dis
patch to the London News s,ates that Castelar,
Martys, Admiral Topete, Z,rrilla aud General
Pavia have promised to support Altopzo. The
Cuban army has telegraphed its adhesion to
the Dew government, and Generals Dorrega-
ray and Liz araga and 500 Carlist officers are
expected to join the Alfouzists. Precisely
what action will be taken by the Uuited States
Government is not known although the pre-
cedent set two years ago, when the Republic
was declared, is accepted as indicating that a
similar recognition will be extended to the
Monarchy. 1t is added however, that the
feeling of the Administration will not be dipos-
ed 70 that freDdliness to the Monarchy which
had cLaracterzadits relations with the Repub
lie. aud ills intimated now that the demand for
the payment Of the Virginius indemnity will
be strenousy pressed, and in case of any fu
ture complications nth regard to Cuban at:
fairs, the influence aDo sympathy of this Gov
eminent are likely to be e4teDded to the Gu
bans, possibly going SO far as " recognize their
beligerent rights One dispatch says: 1.-THE
diplomacy of the State Department having so
sigoally failed, it is believed to be probable
that the President will take the matter Ia his
own hands and pursue bold and decisive
course with that Spain"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

There was general jail-devery in Ports,
mouth on Friday night last. Robert Mahopey,
sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years for
house burning and highway robbery, and An
drew Leech, waiting trial for burg Au
gustus Hampton, indicted for highway robbery,
and Arthur Cavauaugh, held for assault and
battery, all escaped aud went of. Cavanaugh
obt>ined Ratchet and released the other three
from a cell, and then broke the locks Of the
passage-aoors and scaled the walls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

George ", Graham, of Nottoway county,
who has been summoned before the Congress
siona Committee to give evidence in relation
to the cadetship sale, is excepted 10 Washing
ton tonight. His testimony is awaited with
interest by the public aud with anxiety by the
friends Of Mr.. Stowell. DIR. Beattie paid
Sl,700 to Graham to ensure the appoint
Dent of Cadet Schoolcraft. ltis charged that
Graham turned over the bulk Of the amount
TO StoWell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

A wealthy Russian of good family has been
married to Cincinnati girl with whom he fell
10 love before be saw her. He CHANGED to see
her photograph in Russia, and became SO
enamored of her that be came 1900 miles to
make her his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

% Friday the construction department OF
the Gosport (Va.) hayward suspended work
until further orders. This means that all the
workmen in the following sub-departmcnts are
thrown out Of employment at this iuclemen,
season of the year, viz: all joiucrs, plumbers,
borers, laborers, iron plaers, caulkcrs, boat,
builders, spar-makers, block makers and coop,
ers The other departments also have almost
entirely suspended operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

There is said to be mouement 10 New
York toward meeting of cit,z.ns to protest
against the course Of the Administration 10
Louisiana affairs Mr.. 4. a. Mari, a leading
merchant OF New Orleans, and, as will be re-
membercd, prominent in the difficulties last
September, made s3ne excellent remarks be
fore the complimentary banquet to Governor
Tilden, 90 last Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

Heavy drafts are now being made u the
funds in the State Treasury. On Saturday
s50,0 900 were paid GU, by the State Treasurer.
OF that amount SIS, 900 were paid to the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College at Blacks
burg, to be used 10 erecting additional build
Jugs and $4,000 were paid to the Asylum for
the Deaf, Dumb and BIiud The annual ap-
preparations to the other asyluus and to the
universities are yet to be paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The Emperor William 10 a speech in reply
to New Year congratulations, expressed his
great satlsiac at the continued peace OF Eu.
rope, which he said vas the first duty Of the
German Emperor to preserve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

A bill has been Introduced in the State Sen
ate which provides that if from any cause
vacancy shall hereafter occur in the office of
adiutant. general it shall be the duty of the
Governor to designate one Of the State officers,
residing at the Capitol, to perform the duties
thereof, allowing him an additional compensa.
ton Of $500 per anpuln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

a bill is now before Congress to appropriate
Il sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars
to erect a statute to Zachary Taylor 10 the city
Of Washington. Meanwhile the grave OF the
ex-Presdent, near Louisville, KY, is neglected
aud marked hardly by stone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The amount Of taxes paid into the Treasury
By the national banks for the current year al
ready exceeds eight million dollars. Commits,
siouer Douglass estimates that the aggregate
by the Slst Instant will reach niue million dol
lars-one half million more than was collected
during the previous year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The Melbourne. Australia, Leader contains
sermon of four columns in the advertising
department of the paper under the head OF
Publications. At the end Of the sermon is
the memorandum, Read L. Kings, xvii and
James, "" This is unique method of dis
seminating religious truth by paying for i, in
the advertising columns OF newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The House bill providing that in certain mis-
demcapor cases the jury shall fix both the fine
aud Imprisonment, has been reported from the
Senate Committee of Courts OF Justice with the
recommendation that it do not pass. The bill is
DOW on the table of the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

The Presidents salary is $4,000 per annum
and he has house, servants, fuel, lights, gar
den, conservatorcs, carriages, horses, and
everything except some few articles of daily
diet and clohing, He is not expected to en-
terrain, except to give State dinoer every two
weeks during the session of Congress- The cost
of his levees to him is nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-04

AS an evidence of how soon the Legislature
could get through with its work and adjourn
We refer to the proceedings of the House of
Delegates on Saturday, when for want Of
something better to do, little fun was indulg-
ed in.