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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Louisiana Affairs.

New York, March 3.-Tbe Times Wash
ington special says: D. B. Penn, yesterday
morning, by invitation had an interview with
the President in regard to Louisiana affairs.
Penn was assured of the intention of the Ad,
miuistration to use all its influence to compel
compliance with the compromise. lou carry
out your part ofthe compromise and there will
be no difficulty about the other side, said the
President After this interview Penn being
assured of the good intentions of President
Grant telegraphed to New Orleans the. result
ADD that he thought il advisable that the Con-
scrvative members of the Senate Immediately
take their seats, which was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
LOCAL BREVE'TIES.

The steam whistle that blew for so long a
time this morning and was supposed by some to
indicate resumption of operations at the Cotton
Factory, and by others to be q fire alarm, Was
that of Portners Brewery, which was accident
ally dssrrsnged.
The applicants for wood at police headquar-
tiers are increasing in numbers most OF them rs
usual being colored.
Fine rock and white perch and fresh shad,
the latter from North Carolina were for sale in
market this morning.
Mr. Henry Baker, well-known resident of
the lst Ward is lying at the point OF death from
gangreen Of the leg.
Coed oysters are selling ut the dock at sixty
cents bushel.
Miss Mary McCandlish, who lately resided
in this city, died in Gloucester county last week.
MIR Samuel o. Bsgot, fell on the sidewalk
yesterday evening and Was severely Injured
Large numbers of wild ducks were in the
river near the city to-day.
-Bish ~ Haven will preach at the NJ E.
Church 10 night at Il O'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 347 ACRES OF
i HEAVILY TIMBERED VOID LAND
IN ORIGINAL CROWLEY virtue of q
decd of trust executed to me on the 18th day of
March, 1873 by Harrison Freeman, trustee Of
Mrs. Frances jackson, to secure the paymentto
w. II. Hutt of three notes. one for five hundred
dollars, and the other two for fifteen hundred
dollars each, with interest from the 29.h of
March, 1873, l shall, on TUESDAY,, the 10th
day OF March, 1875, at II O'Clock H., in front of
the Mansion House. in Alexandria, sell, at pub.
lie suction, to the highest bidder, for cash, that
VALUABLE TRACT OF WOOD LAND,
lying in Fairfax county, Virginia, near the in
tersection of fohick Rolling road and Hoe S new
road to Occoqusn, containing three hundred and
torty-seven acres, conveyed by VIM. b. Huttto
ing valuable tract of and on ,ccount OF the large
quantity OF valuable llubvr on it. For further
feb Its Az THUR HERBERT, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
~ ii; WIS OF 'IHH DAY :.
"To shoO the very age and body Of the Times

There are apprehensions of grave results OF
the prolonged strike of the white miners IN
Clay county, Indiana. MOLLY Mcguire, no,
tees have been posted, and violence and blood
shed are likely to follow. Meanwhile the mine
operators are firm, aud are making arrange
ments to employ colored laborers.
The Baltimore Annual Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church assembled at
Winchester Va, to-day, Bishop Peck presld-
ing. The Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, which will be pre-
sided over by Bishop Marion, of Missouri, met
at Washington, ID. T..
A commercial crisis is impending at Toronto,
Canada Business firms are putting their en-
ployees on shorter hours and have reduced
their wages. Many workmen are leaving tor
Great Britain. The banks have met and re,
solved to stand by each other.
The Mark Lane Express says The weather
during the past week has been rough. The
general aspect Of the wheat market is 6rmer.
10 Continental markets prices have improved
shilling. 1t is thought that the lowest prices
have been reached everywhere
An extensive lockout has occurred at the
Dedbam Wooden Mills, Massachusetts, the op
eratives refusing to work eleven hours per day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
.6EETHE.y S.4LES.

TWO DWELLING HOUSES, AND ONE
i BFICk STORE HOUSE ON KING ST,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION, in front of the
Mansion House, on SATUR DAY, March &, at
II o clock m, if not previously disposed of at
private sale
No. |. THE LARGE FIRE-PROOF All
BRICK STORE HOUSE, No. Is, King -sEia-
street between Union and Lee streets, in tho
centre of the business part OF the city, and run
ming back to a D feet public alley.
No. ,. a FRAME DWELLING, No. EEss GA
IL south Fs:liax street, adjoining the BELL
Apothccsry store Of Verified i Hall, and 1T
present the re :iience Of Mr.. Hall.
NO. 3 A BRICK DWELLING, No. sa
49t Wolf street, near the corner OF Fair. sasga
fax street, and adjoining the residences OF Mr.
Jsmes w. Nails, al prese 1t occupied by MT.
l.. T. Anthony.
This properly will be sold on liberal terms.
For particulars apply to
ROBERT L. WOOD,
Or to Green & Wise,
feb24-ts Real Estate Brokers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Floods In East Tennessee.

CINCINNATI, March "a Knoxville, Ten
uessee, special says the Tennessee river fell
very rapidly from Saturday until yesterday,
when it commenced rising again. Monday S
hard rain throughout East Tennessee has again
flooded all smaller streams, and further damage
is threaten ned At least two-thirds of the mills
in that country have been swept away. Barns,
houses, fences, and large quantities OF grain
have been destroyed Judge Randolph, Of
Cooke county. estimates the loss iu that couD-
~ at $500, 600, and it is believed that the dam
age 10 East Tennessee will amount TO over a
million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Freight Rates.

MILWAUKEE, March 3.-The Committee 90
Railroads of the State Legislature, 10 whose
hands has been placed the Quimby Potter law
for amendment, were not able to report yester-
day morning, asked further time, and were
given till three o'clock yesterday afternoon, A
heavy pressure was made secure modlhea-
ton Of the law so as to allow Increased charges
Oh railroads, and at the evening session the
committee reported an advance ID freight rates
90 classes D, +, E, G, Fl, |, and ), without
any change in passenger rates. Inc advance
on freight is to apply after the hrst nifty miles
only. The bill. las amended, lpassed the Senate
last nigh, and will probably pass the House
to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
The Markets.

NEwYoRK Mar 3.-Stocks active and strong.
Money a. Gold 14s. Flour quiet and firm
Wheat quiet and firm. Corn dull and IN
changed. ~
BALTIMORE, Mar. 3-Vs. 6's, peelers, SO; Va.
consolidated So; West Va, l0t Cotton strong
and buoyant; low middlings l5i. Flour quiet
and unchang ed. Wheat firm and unchanged
Corn weak Tor Western; Southern firm; Sothern
mixed, 79a Oats quiet and steady, Southern
67a69 Western white IS; Western mixed "a
Rye quiet and unchanged. Hay dull and un::
changed Provisions active. Butter quiet aano
unchanged. Coffee very dull; ordinary to prime
Rio cargoes l64sl8i W hiskey nominal; holder:
asking ll5. No buyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Anti.Monopoly Convention.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 3.-The Anti
Monopoly Convention contains representatives
from all the labor organizations in New York
and Pennsylvania including grangers and re-
tail coal dealers. Al address was read by
Horace w. Day, of New York, representing
the Industrial Congress of the United States,
and received vote Of thanks. E. NJ. Davis,
of Philadelphia, also made an address on the
monied power of the country and its tendency
to foster monopolies. The Convention will
probably adjourn this evening:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congress

WASHINGTON, D. e., March g. 1875
SENATE.
The Senate at 230 clock this morning laid
the Texas Railroad bill upon the table.
Upon the reassembling of the Senate at noon
to-day, the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill was
taken up, amended, and passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House of Representatives concurred IN
the report of the Conference committee 90 the
Postal Appropriation bill.
The House then considered, amended and
passed the Deficiency Appropriation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
The Iilton.Beecher Suit.

NEW YORK, March 3.-The third day OF
the ninth week of the trial began this morning
before we'll packed courtroom. Tilton was
early ip his place, as was also Beecher and his
wife and Mrs. Tilton's friends, but Mrs. Titon
was absent. When court was opened MI
Oyiopton was recalled to testify with regard to
the moneys placed in his hands by MIR. Sturrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Ice Gorge.

New YORK, March 3.-Port Jervis dis
patches report that great damage to that town
is apprehended when the ice in the Delaware
again moves. The ice is solid and thick tor an
immense distance. An engineer, after an ex-
animation, decided that it would be simply folly
to attempt to reduce it by blasting. There are
several places in as great danger as Port Jervls
and the feeling throughout the Delaware Val
lev is one of unrest and painful apprehension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
DIED.

In Arlington, March LIST, 1875. JEAN COR
BETT, son of Charles F. and Mary Z. Corbctt,
aged months ard - days.
Our Saviour said Little children come unto mo.
Dear Jean has gone to His sheltering breast;
From this worlds cares and sorrows he is free,
And in the home above is now at rest.
residence. near Thompson's Y Roads, Louisa
county, CHAS. JAMES THOMPSON, in the
G1st yea: of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate yesterday bills we're introduced
to protect sheep 10 Rockingham county aod
amending the Code for the protection of game.
A bill was reported to limit yearly appropria-
tous for the State Library 10 5000.
The bill to provide for new charter tor the
city of Petersburg was reported.
The bill for 40 additional commissioner 10
chancery Of Alexandria was read twice.
The memorial Of the British Association OF
Virginia in relation to the appointment OF a
commissioner to visit Europe in the interest OF
immigration was presented
The bill prescribing the duties. powers, liza
bihties and compensation Of certain county Of
6cers, etc., etc., was lost for want of constitu-
tional majority.
The Senate bill prescribing the geneal provi
sions in relation to commissioners of the reye-
nue and the assessment OF taxes 90 persons, prop.
erty, income, ect., was debated, amended and Or
dered to its engrosSment.
10 the House of Delegates the Senate bill In
cooperating the town OF Falls Church was re-
ported With an amendment also the bill TO-
cooperating the town of Waterford, in Lou
douu county.
The bill amending the charter of the town OF
Bowling Green was read once also the oil
making 40 addi,osa appropriation to the Cen
tral Lunatic Asylum on certain conditions.
The consideration of the bill to enlarge the
accommodations of the Eastern Luuatic Asy,
lum was postponed until Friday.
The House proceeded to the consideration
of the bill to provide commissioners tor rail-
roads which was debated till adjournment.
POLICE REPoRT.-Atfairs st police headqusr-
tiers this morning remained in the unusually
quiescelt state they have been in for the past few
days, no cases of criminal character or even OF
disturbance of the peace being reported at the
hspors or 1T any of the Magistrates offices, nor
anything on any of the police beats of sufficient
Moment to attract the attention of the policemen.
Fourteen dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Arbitration Case.

We Robert Bell, Elihu b. Stanton and An
drew Jameson, arbitrator in the matter OF
1.-THE Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany" of Fairfax county, Virginia, versus Vir-
gil P. Corbett, Of Alexandra county, Virginia,
concerning the liability Of the said Insurance
Company for loss and damage by fire TO the
dwelling house of the said Corbctt. in Alexan-
dria county, Virginia, alleged to have been des-
troyed by fire on the first day Of January, 1875,
and insured by the said company under Ger
tain policy of insurance, No. 452 issued by the
said company on the nineteenth day of October,
1874, for the sum of four thousand ga COO dol
lars; having been appointed ny the SAID parties
under articles of submission duly executed by
them on the said twenty-thrd day OF February,
1875, and which submission is now of record as
of that date in the Corporation Court for the
city of Alexandria, Va, and having duly quail
fed according to law, and having carefully heard
the seversl witnesses produced before US by the
parties aforesaid, do sdjudge and award that
the said THE Independent Mutual Fire Insur-
aDce Company of Fairfax county, Va, do pay
the said Virgil p Corbett the full amount COW
cred by the said policy, No. 49, viz: the sum
of four thousand $4,000 dollars in accordance
with the terms Of their said policy, and within
such reasonable time as the same would have
been payable if no difference had arisen between
the insurers and 1.-The insured, and if not paid with
in the time specified under the policy, or in ac
cordance with the general usages in such cases,
dating from this day, then for any period that
the same may remain due and unpaid to pay on
a., inc and, inf
the legal rate
That the said company also pay the costs Of
this arbitration Us follows, VIZ: Such fees Of the
Corporation Court aforesaid rs may be incurred;
to each of the witnesses, sag twenty person, (as
per list hereto annexed) three dollars, ,(S3); to
B. Cline for summoning witnesses, six dollars,
(S6); to each of the arbitrators, ten dollars,
{Sl0) We do further find that the evidence
clearly and fully exonerates the said Corbeit
from all and any suspicion of unfair Dealing
and entirely frees his character from all unf4-
vurable rumors or sucmses arising out Of the
circumstances connected with the said fire so far
as known to US, no particle Of evidence having
shown any ground for the same
That this award be recorded in the Court
aforesaid and that we find the amount of loss
sustained by the said Corbett to have been not
less than twelve thousand dollass, ($l2O00)
Given under our hands this twenty seventh
day of February, 1875. (Signed)
ROBT BELL,
E. H. STANTON, Arbitrators.
ANDREW JAMESON,
List of Witnesses: Benz. More T. NJ. Plow
man, W. H. Tucker, NJ. G. middleton, Jos. c.
Bristol, L. X. Houchins, Charles Brill, BENZ.
Austin, Robt Walker, John T. Birch, Robt.
DJ er, N. S. Wright, w. H. Kinney, VIM. Ball,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Fire.

HAzLEroN, Pa, March 3.-Rev. 7. G. 0.
Hares' stable was burned this morning with
three horses one cow and all the carriages and
sleiehs. One of the horses was val ued at over
$1,000. AT one time st. Gabrlers Church
was on fire, but it was saved without materia
damage. A man has been arrested 90 suspi'
cion Of setting the stable Oh fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

REMARKs.-Offecings of Wheat on Change
to day were extremely light and the market is
quiet and unchanged; choice lots are in demand
at l25. Corn is in brisk enquiry, and prices are
not materially altered since yesterdays report;
offerings light. We hear of no transactions in
Rye or Oats Dressed Hogs are arriving less
freely, and prices for best Hogs have advanced
Soc per cWt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

CIVIL RIGHTS. The civil rights law has
had, as yet, no other effect 10 this city than
the closing of the hotels as stated in yester-
davis Gazette. One or two of the restaurants
10 which coored people have heretofore been
denied admission have been entered by them
to-day and have supplied their wants, but with
that exception the status remains as it was yes
terday, but that status is right bad when the
two principal hotels have to close their doors to
the travelling public, and when those strangers
10 the city who have no friends to accommodate
them are put to the Inconvenience of hunting
a lodging place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Foreign News.

MADRID, March ga force of Carlists un-
der Miret has been defeated by body Of Ma
tional troops
BERLIN, March 3.-The health of Prince
Bismarck is improving. He gave dinner yes
terday to the officers OF the House of Lords and
Chamber of Deputies and several members OF
those two bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

DEATH OF A NUN.-The Washington Star
of yesterday says Sister Bazella (Edelin, of
Maryland, died last night at the Convent of
the Visitation. Sister Bazalla was one of the
oldest of the Carmelite nuns, having entered
the convent in 1926. She was nearly 80 years
of age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
BIBLE READINGS. The rooms of the Young

BIBLE READINGS The rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association we're opened for
the secoud time last Dight to enable the mem
bers aud others Interested to attend upon this
very pleasant and profitable way Of sp.ndiug
an hour or more Although there were not as
many present as was expected at either meeting,
yet those who did atteod were highly delighted
aud entertained, and it is hoped that next Tues
day evening, large number may be in at
tendance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
LOCAL NEWS.

RIVER News. The small quantity of float
ng ice that yet remains 10 the river affords no
obstruction to navigation, and such sailing YES
sells as those whose captains desire to navigate
the waters Of the Potomac, can and do sail up
and down with impunty. The single steamer
on the Washington ferry line makes her regu-
lar trips, and will be joined by her mate, the
City of Washington, in day or two, when
they will make hourly trips, leaving either end
of the route on the half hours, so as to afford
greater accommodation to the travelling pub
lic-the cars leaving on the hours and the boats
90 the half hours, SO that there will be bali
hourly communication between the two cities.
The repairs to the Maryland ferry boat Vir-
GINA have not yet been completed, but row
boat makes occasional trips to the opposite
shore. The keyport is making her regular
trips on the Quaniico line, and the Fairy went
to Pennington this morning. The Express,
Capt Barker, of the Potomac Transportation
Company's line, left Baltimore for this port
yesterday, and will leave here on her return
trip on Friday. The Jew steamer Sue is to
take the place Of the Georgeanna, and will
leave Baltimore for Alexandria on Thursday
next, returning on the following Monday. She
is commanded by Capt. Harper, formerly OF
the Columbia. The tug boat Samuel Gedney
passed by here yesterday afternoon on her way
from Quantco to Washington with three oyster
boats IN tow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
New Steamer.

New CASTLE, March 3.-Tbe new steamer
Chowan from Wilmington, DEL, for Norfolk
came down last evening, aud returned 10 VIII
mington again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Congressional Nominations.

HARTFORD, March 3--Mr. Barnum was re-
nominated for Congress in the fourth district
yesterday.
New HAVEN, March {. -To.day the Repub,,
Leans of this district, unanimously nominated
Hon. Stepen w. Kellogg, for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, March 8, l. a. m.
For the Middle States, falling barometer,
northeasterIy wiods, cloudy weather, SNOW, sleett
and rain, followed by falling temperature and
northerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

New YORK, March ga driving easterly
snow storm prevails here to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

SCHOOLS CLOSED. Three of the six teachers
of Washington School bang sick, the 81, 4th,
and 9th divisions of the school are closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

HYDRAUL1oN STEAM FIRE ENGINE Co.
At the regular monthly meeting of this COM
pauy, held last night, Richard j. Carne, first
Vice President, in the chair, aud Harold
Berkeley acting as secretary,
The EIcctiug Committee having reported
favorably on the applications of Isaac Green
John Bartlett and William Morrlss, they we're
unanimously elected to membership.
j. H. Young reported that the walls of the
engine room had been painted and that Sl2.5O
We're still due for materials
II. j. Nevctt offered the following resolution,
which Was unanimously adopted, viz:
THAT no person who has been expelled from
this. or any other fire company 10 the city,
shall be hereafter permitted to take hold of
the ropes Of the hose carriage in going to or re-
turning from any fire, alarm, or inspection, or
to ride upon the companys wagon at any
time"
The resignation of his membership by Geo.
W. Petty was received, read, and accepted,
and the meeting adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
MARRIED..

On the 25th of February, 1875, at Trinity NJ
+. Church South. Baltimore city, by Rev a.
w. Wilson, JOHN NJ. FOLLIN and GEOR.
GIENA DORSEY, OF Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

No wonder the people have confidence, when
the best physicians are prescribing DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup 10 all cases Of Cough, Cold, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03
f,:E,sRT.s.Has.IE' NOTICES.

Alexandria, March lst 1875.
TIVE FIRM OF DELAPLANE s. FOWLE
l. was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Either partner viii sign the firm name in settle
m"nt All persons Indebted will please settle Mt
once and those having grain sucks belonging to
the atc firm are requested to send them IN 1ctth-
ont leLay. NH l-3s
II AVING purchased the interest Of Mrs. d:
IL II COOK in the firm of HENRY COOK
" CO., the partnership is dissolved and the bus
mess will hereafter be conducted BY the under
signed under the same name and style, the new
firm assuming ull the liabilities o. the old.
HENRY COOK.
Alexandria, March lst 1875.
MIR. THOMAS b. HUDSON is admitted as
1SI partner in my business from this date
The business will be conducted under the style
of E. j. MILLER 81 co. With many thanks
to my old customers for the liberal patronage
extended to me- ask u continuance of the same
to the new firm.
jan l-eo3m h. D. MULLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-03

THE WEATHER Variety is the spice of life,
but the great and sudden changes in The weather
that have lately been experienced 10 this lati-
tude have had tendency to increase the at
traction for permanancy = so far at least as re-
lates to good weather. Saturday VAIN; Sun
day clear, but cold enough to almost obstruct
navigation; Monday Snow and seet; yesterday
delightful spring weather-snow and ice all
melted-aud to-day seet, hail and snow, with
a northeast gale. People, however can get used
to anything, and it is doubtful now whether
sun hot enough tomorrow 10 produce suustroke
would be matter of surprise Indeed the
revolutions in the political, moral, social, intel
leclual and christian worlds have Of late become
so rapid and so radical that there would be an
unnatural locopgruity in the fitness OF things
were not the physical world also to exhibit
evidences of disturbance.