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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
POLICE REPORT The following cases have

POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
David Lomax, coored, for disordery con-
duct on the street, was sent to the work house
for thirty days.
Julia Biggs, colored woman said to be 10
sane, for stealing old brass from the Henry
street depot, and for wrenching the knob from
the front door of the dwelling house OF MIR.
Acton, was locked mp for examination.
Justice j. o. kerby, of Mount Vernon
Township, Fairfax county, has sent to jail for
court VIM. Lewis, charged with assaul'ing and
Swapping loaded gun at VIM. knapp, both
colored men living on the West Grove estate
% the southside of Hunting Greek.
The police at the upper end of King street
beat wurc called to house between Henry aud
Fayette streets late last night, by the screams
Of its Inmates, who supposed robbers were
about but the noise they heard was, upon OK
animation, supposed to result from the crack
lug Of freezing pitch roof 10 the immediate
Delghborhood.
Three dodgers only applied for and were FUR
pished with sleeping quarters at the station
house last night.
The applications for assistance at the station
house continue to increase 10 numbers They
are all carefully examined before being granted,
and many of them are found to be those OF
people who are able to provide Tor themselves
and are too lazy to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
Financial.

New York, Jan. l6. The Posts Guancia
says: The Wall street markets are less active
than yesterday. Speculative shares are fever,
ISL and irregular with many stocks, however,
higher than yesterday. Gold opened at T.
aut has since sold at Il2a5ai prices now be-
lug ll2l. GA gold loans the rates have been
to per cent for carryings and fat. the open
iug rate having been ,! per ceut Foreign cx-
change dull Noluiual rates for prime banker )
sterling bills, 4 Sc! and 800 aud actual rates
4 S614 o9i respectively. Government bonds
higher than Yesterday. OF State bonds the
only sales were Missouri Asylum at 81, and
South Caroliua skies, uew, (April aud October)
at 49, In the stock market the volume of
business has been much smaller than yester-
day As then the chief feature has been West
err Union Telegraph, which has sold at quota
tons ranging trow III 10 12s.
The shipments of specie 10 Europe to-day
were 1000 dollars Of which 302 600 is 10 sill
yer CON-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
Ike narhetS.

New YORK Jan. 16--Stocks active ant
stronger. Money 5. God lZs Flour dull
and declining. Wheat quiet and heavy. Corn
quiet and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Jan. l6-Virginis 6s, peelers
So; Vtrginiss, consolidated, 53! West Vas. il
Cotton unchsnged-lI!al4g. Flour unchanged
and dull. Wheat dull and heav y and unch ged
Corn dull whit, Southern 19aS3; yellow South
ern SoaS3; mixed Western 81. Oats dull
Southern 64a76 Western white 65; Western
mixed 62aG4 Rye quit but firm and unchanged
Hay unchanged Provisions firm Cctioe dull
and nominal At lS4a2O. Whiskey frmer at IS
Sugar unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
LOCAL ISAsEtETIE$.

Gu Wednesday young man named Mood, a
brakeman on the fries, lat train on the Mldlaud
Railroad, of which Capt. G.. 2. Taylor is con-
ductor, was caught between two cars whilst
coupling them, and seriously crushed about the
abdomen. lie was taken to Lynchburg where
his Injuries were attended to.
As will be seen by reference to an advertise
mcut elsewhere in to-day S Gazette, MIR. Edwin
L. Ashby, who has lately returned to this city
after prolonged absence, has become connect
ed with the dry goods house of Mr.. Robert u.
Wood.
The Potomac Agricultural Society ask for
sealed offers to be sent them by parties own
ing laud along the W. & \. railroad and deslr
ing to SELL Communications may be sent to
Col. A. Herbert, Aodrew Jameson, or A. j..
Wedderburn.
|. G. O'Neal, delegate from the city, and j.
B. Syphax from the county, III the Legislature,
both voted against the resolution published
Yesterday, coudemnng the course OF the ad
ninistration iu reference to the Louisiana out
rage.
The weather continues cold ADD presents
every appearance OF approaching snow. Inc
moon last night had circle around her, which
was tiugcd with the colors Of The rainbow aud
WAS plctU vi thC Ctcuby Eh1 W n.y.
Mr. James Selma Marsteller, OF Prince VIII
liam county, has passed examination and becu
commissioned second Lieutenant 10 the U. 5.
army, and assigned to the Twenty fourth lu-
tantry.
The Virginia Midland railroad arc Offering
ten acres of land, along their road, in Camp
bell aud Pttsylvauia counties to each iam ~
of all colonies of tea or more families who will
actually settle on the lands.
The Grad Lodge, X. Of P. will meet in
Richmond on Tuesday, the 10Th Instant. j.
Milton Buchanan, esq, is delegate from
Oriental Lodge of this city.
The Richmond Wing Of yesterday says: Mr.
W. n McE eigh, Of Alexandria, is here on a
short visit, aud was warmly greeted yesterday
by his numerous friends in Redmond.
Mr.. Robert Portner is building another new
ice house at his brewery and storing 1t with four
hundred tons OF ice.
The ice that is now b@iog gathered from the
river is five and six inches thick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
Unsafe Reservoirs,

BosToN, Jan. lG The report Of the Reser-
voir Commissioner of Massachusetts shows
that 90 less than twenty-scvcn unsafe reser-
voirs and da ms exist in the State, and that
the loss by the breaking away Of these struc-
lures last year foot up l,250, 900 dollars in
Hampshire county and IS 900 d9Ilarsin Hamp-
den. The Boston and Albany Railroad lost
100. 900 dollars and the New Haven aud North
umptou 1000 dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
Foreign News.

LONDON, Jan. l6-Incigence has been
received here that rupture has occurred be-
tween the first and second Kiog of Siam. They
are father aud son respectively. The latter took
refuge 10 the British Consulate at Bangkok.
He has disbaudcd his forces and declined 10
appeal to arms A British guoboat has left
Singapore for Bangkok to protect the interests
of her Majesty subjects
MADRID, Jan. l6.-The King gave dinner
last evening to the members Of his Cabinet aud
the diplomatic corps DEGREES have bcen pub
shud in the official Gazette reducing the pun
ishments in cases Of violation OF ordinary Grim
ua laws. Gen Primo De Reverb will accom-
pany the King on his visit to the army of the
North.
BERLIN Jan. l6.-When the additional yes,
sells ordered to be seut to the Northern coast
Of Spain shall have arrived there, the total
armament of the German fleet in those waters
will consist of so guns with q combined horse
power Of 6, 500.
LIVERPOOL, Jan 16.-The Daily News pub
ished dispatch from Heudoye which states
that the German maD-o!-wlr Moneus landed
one hundred men at l. rang on the Spanish
coast who occupied the place after short re-
slstancc by the Carists.
BERLIN, JAN l6.-The PrusSian Diet was
opruod to-day by Comphau,cu, Minister of FL
rance. The Kings speech was devoted to
local affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
SusYdcu Death,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l6 Roy. VIM. S.
CrowIy, pastor Of the Nanatawna Baptist
Church, Ridge Avenue, died suddenly. De-
ceased had been engaged in conducting services
and was taken suddenly i'll aud died at church.
His death is supposed to have been caused by
heart disease. He resided on Sunauut Avenue,
near Ridge Avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
New York Bank Statement.
Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, Jan. l6.-A special dispatch
says the passenger train going east on the
pittsburg, Fort Wayne aud Chicago railroad
was thrown from the track near Arcola, Ind,
this morning by broken rail and totally wreck
ed Its reported that two persons were killed
aud large number seriously wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
EScaDe of a Murderer.

SUSBURY. Pa Jan. t. john Flynn, who
was convicted few days ago of murder in the
second degree, escaped from Jail last night
with another convict, whom he forced to burn
hole through his cell door and then pick the
lock, Flynn keeping guard with revolver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

Sport IN THE COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE -
Business was light at the meeting Of the Com
mercial Exchange this morning, owing to the
small receipts of grain, the back country being
Almost entirely drained Of that kind of pro
ducc; but if business was dull sport was not,
aud the way some Of the mem bers ran around
the tables in pursuit of the pigeons which had
been ured into the room by scattering wheat
on the window stills, was wonderful. The birds
that were caught were given to the jauitor,
who declared his Intention Of making the III the
material Tor pot pie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

CoAL' COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot Of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOkIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED Ash.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone aud Nut sizes
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space each variety Of Coal IL
kept distinct from that Of others, and is cs-
pcclaliy prepared for family use: fard5 door
ed and Coal sent cut "cll screened and free from
sla.e, ,2l0 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. L!arr;dge & Grgg, corner King, and
Roya! sts., or III the yar's Will promptly iicd.
T. J. j EHAFFEi u CO.,
jyl7 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

ENCOURAGE HOME TRADE.-Mr Joseph
SchIevog!, next to DaTy l. Harmon's, makes
baskets of all sorts aud Sizes equal ia every re-
spect TO those which are brought from the for
ergo markets by our merchants. lie repairs
cane bottom chairs and his basket sie!ghs are
comfortable. pretty and cheap. Call at his
store, No. 81 south Royal street, and sec for
yourself t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
Weather Probabilities.

ASiiINGTON, Jan. 16 IT, a. 10.
For the Middle States generally cloudy wealth
err, higher temperature than on Friday and
light SHOWS except possibly light rain 10 the
southern portion, followed to night by rising
barometer, falling temperature winds shifting
to west aud north aud clearing and partly cloudy
weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

ASSAULTED Mr.. Taz. GrgSby, formerly
of this city, but now sable of Campbell
county, was assaulted by coored chicken
thief he was taking to Lynchburg, on Wednes-
day last, and badly hurt by being struck on
the head with u weight, but was we'll enough
the following day to take his prisoner to
Campbell g. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

CORPORATION COURr-Judye L. II. Loaoe
presiding. --CoNTINUATlo OF YESTERDAY S
PROCEEDINGS. r. "A. KIRBY VS.. George X.
Wilmer; case; verdict OF jury in favor OF pl ain
tiff for one hundred dollars, subject to an offset
Of fifty dollars, and judgment 10 accordance
with verdict.
Court adjourned till Monday morning at |
O clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

DEATH OF Mrs WILLIS MIR Virginia A.
Willis, wife of Rev. f j. Willis, DOW OF Win
chester lately pastor of the Baptist Church of
this city, died at her home on Saturday even
irg last. The family have the earnest Sympa-
thy of their mauy friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

SKATING. Beach rink is now the most
popular place in the city. |, is crowded almost
all the time by skaters, many of whom are
ladies', whose exploits rival those of their es-
corts \ large aud happy crowd was there
yesterday AFTERNOON aud last night, aud with
the fires they built Oh the ice made the pond
present cheerful aud animated scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
NV asreen a Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
COMMISSION hRS SALE OF VALUA-
- BILE PRUPERrY-By virtue of decree
| OF til. Circuit Court for Alexandria county, rem
Icred at its November term, 1874, in the suit of
K Cats. executrix, W. Il. W. kincheoe ct ais,
in clanccry, the undersigned, commissioner
therein named will expose for sale, by public
auction. on THURSDAY, the 2lst day Of Jan
| uary 1875. in front of the Mansion Hou:e Ho-
ABLE THREE-oTUR i BRICK DIV Ell .tzsaa
lINGS and LOTS OF GROUND, situated at
the northeast Intersection Of Duke and Lee sts,
III the city of Alexandria, Va, each fronting IA
feet on Duke street, and running back to feet
Terms of Sale One.tenth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the residue in six,
twelve and eighteen months the bonds Of the
purchaser, with security, to be TAKEN with IN
ierest from the day oil sale, and the title to be
C. w. WATTLES,
dec elects Commissioner of Sale.
COMMISSIONERS SALE-Pursuant to
~ decree Of the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun-
IT, Virgaia rendered on the 7th day of No
vembcr, 1874, in the suit Of Windsor and Ford
vs. James II. DarrOw ct ais, the subscriber,
commissioner of sale in the said suit, will expose
for sale at public auction, in front OF the Court
House OF Fairfax county, Virginia, on MON
DAY I, thc 18th day Of January, 1915, at twelve
o clock m, All that LOT OF GROUND attach
ccssary TO pay the sum CT s., 5UOCG, with inter
est on 81, 4Ol.4l part thereof, from October 70,
1874 until paid, the amount decreed to the com
piuiilants in said suit, and costs-situated about
one mile north of Fairfax Court House, in Fair
fax county, Virginia, bounded as follows: Be-
ginning al stone in the middle of the old Court
Gouse road thence with the centre of the said
road north 130 east 80 poles links to the corner
OF land heretofore owned by Soloman Van Or
den thehce with said line north oo40 west Do
poles - links to "a planted stone pole east OF a
branch thence north 10 20 ives! 1873 poles to
marked white oak thence south 2l!o west %
poles to a corner of II. Pruyne owned by Bal
ley; thence south Sl4o east 232 poles 10 links to
the beginning; containing ONE HUNDRED
ACRES, the same being the tract of land con-
vcycd by William Ain.ley and wife to Robert
strong by deed of April 18th, 1861, and record
cd in The land records Of Fairfax c.unty, iber
D, No. 4, folio III, and by deed dated the 10Th
OF July, 1860, and recorded in liber T, No. 4,
folio ala, land records of Fairfax county, and
conveyed by Sarah Strong and husband to
Thomas l.. Hume.
Terms o! sale to be as follows SO much IN
hand rs will pay the costs and expenses OF this
suit and sale, and the residue in six, twelve and
eighteen months of equal payments; the pur-
chaser to give bond with good personal security
for the deferred payments, with interest thereon
from day OF sale. EDM UND bO fhE,
Fairfax CO., dec 15-w4w Com. OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
MENTAL CARD.

During my absence from this city as Professor
of Dental Mechanism in the Baltimore College
OF Dental Surgery. my practice mere Will be IN
charge Of DR.. ID. n. kUoT, whose long associa-
ton with me renders any endorsement OF his
ability on my part unnecessary. Inc liberal ia
yor shown me III the past bcspeak tor hlm, as
surng my friends and patients that he is in eve
oct 27-.t JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

NETrIE GREEN. The cerk Of the Corpora
ton Court received, this morning, the mau-
date OF the Court of Appeals in the case of
the Conmonwcath against Louisa Trcmaine
alias Netuc Green. She will be taken to the
penleunary ~ 'he City Srrgcau, upon the ad-
journment OF the present. tcrm Of the Corpora
lion Conrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

Pope's Creek Landing on the Maryland side
OF the Lower Potomac, has been sold fer 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
THO VI AS DlVUhE, ITUsIeV.
Fairfax county, dec 3lwts

IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE-By virtue
i of the decree Of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
county, entered up at its June term, 1873, in the
suit therein pending of Grady's administrator
against james j. Love and others, the under
signed, commissioners therein Damed, will, on
MONDAY, the lst day of Feblu ary, 1878, that
being Circuit Court day, in front of the Court
House Of said county, 1T one O'clock p. M, sell,
to he highest bidder, that TRACT OF LAND
on which Thomas Sinsiield resides, containing
$50 acres. This lana is in good state of cult
walton has plenty oil wood, exec lent water and
good and comfortable BUILDINGS, and EsEsAa
lies =! miles northwest of Fairfax Court .aEEsl
II use, on the road leading from Germantown TO
Flint HILL Persons wishing to buy are request
ed to call on Thomas Moore, at Fairfax Court
House who will show the premises
Terms of Sale: SO much cash IN hand IS will
be required to pay the expenses of Sale and the
sum Of 81, 40 A. with interest thereon from the
18th day OF December, 1871, till sale, and the
residue il two equal annual payments, with in
tere.t from the day of sale; the purchaser to ex-
eclte his bonds, with sufficient security for the
deferred payments ana the title to be retained
until the purchase money is Hi paid.
MATTHEW HARRISON,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax co., dec 3l-wts CONS OF Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

Coop EFFECTS OF THE BLACK FLAG = JUS
tice j. o. Kirby, Of the adjoining township, in
Fairfax cauuty, reports that siuce he nailed the
black flag to his gate post aud announced his
intention Of shooting any body seen on his
premises after dark, he has enjoyed immunity
from the thetts from which his ueighbors con-
tinualIy suffer- He met noted colUred chick
en- thief on the road the other day, and upon
telling him that he had beer expecting a visit
from him, was told that the chickens in that
part of the country were so poor durlug this
cold weather that they were not worth going
after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

FOR RENT-The WHARF and WARE
EI HOUSE recently occupied by B. H. Lam
bert. Kent low. Apply to
4. J. MILLER, Ex'r.,
ian slim % Ming street
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I~<fDE T,Tsi coat.

NOALl COAL!
~ COAL!
On the wharf and to arrive full stock of all
kinds of
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Sold at market rates per ton 2240 lbs.
aug l4-tf W. A. SMOOT Smuots wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

r OST-A suitable reward will be paid Tor tho
IL return to this office of silver. handled
FRUIT KNIFE, lost on New Years Eve
jah l2-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
LOCAL NEWS

RIVER NEWS Though the ice may melt
little during the day, that which Is made dur
inc the succeeding hight more than equa!eS
the loss, and so the river continues tr' zeu over
FROM shore to shore, and the Ice blockade re-,
mains almost ubbrokcD. The steamer Lady OF
the Lake, from Norfolk, arrived about halt
past ten this morning. She reports the ice as
solid down as far as Budd 5 Ferry, and as float
ing and obstruc;ing navigation as tar down as
Napiemoy Reach. She also reports several
oyster boats at Pluey P,int awating thaW.
The Philadelphia steamer George Ii. Stout,
which lef Quautico yesterday morning, became
fastened in the ice at Fort Washington, where
she remained uAtll this morning, when she
was released by the Lady Of the Lake and
reached here III the wake OF that steamer. The
Lady of the Lake also lowed up !hc pungy
boat Virginia Lee, loaded with oysters, aud
took her on to Washington, tor watch city she
left after Ianding her freight here. The Lady
OF The Lake stopped at Matthias Point and
Glymout on her way up. The tug boats Smith
Petty aud Mary Lew.S started drWa the river
about noun to-day tor oyster boa;s reported 10
be fastened IN.
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-
LOST .a.N'.f F<f!.4f}.

rTrEN DOLLARS REWARD-lost between
l. Georgetown and Alexandria, last " ednes-
day, TWO ROAM HELPERS, W ighing be-
tween $50 and so lbs. The above reward will
be paid on their delivery TO Urovers' Hotel,
W est End.
ja.' l6-3t* K. ID. CATIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRGAN.-
Captaiu John T. Nicholson, well kuowu sea-
man in both the Atantic aud Pacific ports,
died it San Francisco few days ago. Captain
Nicholson was native of Alexapdria, Va =,
aud Tor many years commanded vessels III the
merchant service between the cares OF Flr-
giuia and New Orleans. La 1850 be was the
colnmandiug officer Of the steamer Phlladei-
phia, of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company 5
liue, sailing between Nv York AID Chagres.
Subsequently, lie commanded the Uulcorn be
lOuglpg 70 The same cnGpaDy, on the Paclhc
side. III 1851 he had charge of the company s
depot at Beuica Ii Was owing 10 the OK r
tions aud suggestions Of Capt. Nicholson that
the United States Shipping Com mlssioncrS
act OF 1872 was passed, he having fist pointed
out its necessity and frequently memor'alzed
Congress IL It's favor. He was in poor health
for long time previous to his dcath.-M l.
HuulU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
FOR SHE OK RENT.

FOR RENT-The STORE, No. Sc King
H#l street, now occupied by Mr. Joseph Grigg.
Possession given February lst, 1919. Also The
No. lO7 Cameron ST. Jun lf-tfl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

THE SHIP YARD. new chain head
made ia Baltimore for the marine railway in
this city, and which was supposed to be perfect,
while being tested, yesterday evening, split
and become worthless. The pattero was sent
for by telegram immediately, arrived here by
Adams express this tnorulng, and new Que
will be cast at Jameson L. Cvllins' foundary
Tonight lay in the saud to cool tomorrow, be
bored out on Monday, and be ready 10 supply
the place of the broken one Oh Tuesday next,
when the tug boat Governor Curtip, now on
the ways will be launched, and the steamer
keyport be hauled up.
The tug boat Susie Molyneaux now on the
old ways viii be shifted ~ blocks iu another
part OF the yard next week.
A large eaug Of carpenters is now employed
in gcttlug the wood work ready for the seam-
er kcyport, which will be towed from Prince
street dock to the ship yard Tor repairs next
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE aAzETTE:l
FROM WASHINGTON.
congress.
WASHINGTON, d. g., January Is.

WASHINGTON, D. e., January Is.
SENATE.
The Senate session to-day was, after the
routine business of the morning hour devoted
to debate on the Louisiana case.
Mr. Salisbury, Of Delaware, resumed aud
concluded his remarks left unfinished yester-
day.
THE IRWIN CONTEMPT CASE.
Ssrgeaut-at-Arms Ordway brought into
Court at o'clock to-day R. B. Irwin, the con-
tumacious witness held by him 10 custody for
contempt 10 refusing to answer questions pro-
pounded by the House 10 the Pacific Mail
bribery case, and after the presentation of the
return, the case was adjourned until Monday.
The point on which the case now hangs is that
as the Speaker of the House has certified the
facts of the refusal to answer to the District
Attorney for proceedings by indictment under
the statute, the contempt is waived by the
House and the prisoner entitled to his dis
charge. This will be considered on Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-16

FOR RENT-The two story BRICK
H; DWELLING No. 10 Prince street, now
OCCUPIED by Mr. John Hawxhurst Possession
given Deeeln Der g. Apply to WIN. ARNOLD
or Holm a FIELD. dec Lit