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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON,
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, December S, 1875.

" ShSaA-'NAOAtt DSSSAbSi ~ 3oio'
La the Senate, to-day, after the usual
opening,
Mr. Johnson presented memorial of Joseph
Segar, asking compensation for Hygea Hotel,
which was laid on the table, to be referred to
the Committee on Claims when appointed
Col. Wlthcrs presented memorial Of Da-
vcuport 4 Co., which was laid on the table
Tor reiercnce ; also the petition of Ann Akin
sou, asking for pension, which was laid on
the table.
Mr.. johnson also presented the following
bills n bill for the relief of Peter IIegrec, late
naval constructor at Norfolk also bills for the
relief Of HJrtensia h Brook, of Va. ,and Daniel
kerwood, and j. II. Burgess, of Frederick
county, Va These latter bills, Mr.. johnson
said, he introduced by request The bills we're
all laid on the table.
A resolution was introduced and agreed to
directing the Postal Committee to report bill
making the Postofice Department seIf-sup-
porting,
And after some other business of no especial
importance the Senate, at 1890, adjourned.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
was not in session, having adjourned yester-
day until Friday.
WHAT 5 DONE AND SAID TO-DAY.
Some fears are expressed lest MIR. Kerr
! should prove physically too weak for the i'm
menSe labor which protracted session and
vigorous contest entails upon the Speaker. 1t
| IS hoped, however, that these fears may prove
unfounded.
Among the many now here from all parts of
| the country is Thomas NJ. Monroe, the Co.
partner OF the late David Funsten, aud at one
time the leader of the City Council, who
made times IN Alexandria quite lively once.
| tie seems Gow quite infrm, but is said to
| have high legal reputation in the northwest.
| There seems to be very considerable expacta-
tons with CLEAN Of certainty about it that if
Randall had been chosen, Gen. Hutton would
have been made chairman Of the House Com
mlttee on Military Affairs, and Mr.. Tucker
and Gov. Walker also led important commit
tees. Their chances in this line must now,
| however, give way to those Of gentlemen who
supported Mr.. Kerr
| The bail Of the House Of Representatives
was as full as ever, although the House was
not IN session. Members were compelled to
leave the desks in the hall, at which they were
writing, to escape the wild hunt for office.
| Everything which relates to Offices in the of.
| fees under the control of the Postmaster of
the douse OF Representatives seems to be
looked at from Alexandria, through magni.
Tying glass, aud take on exaggerated dimcn
slons. The following is an accurate statement
OF the salaries in that office: The Postmaster,
$500; Assistant Postmaster, S2OSS; seven
Messengers, (drst class, ISL 800 per annum;
seven Messengers, (seconI- class 81 POO per
annum; Mail Carrier 50 SO per day per wagon,
for SIX wagons and teams, the wagons, teams
and drivers to be furnished aud paid for by
the Mail Carrier. 1t is estimated that the
profits of the office will not exceed six or seven
hundred dollars per annum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December Z, 1877:
LOCAL BlSEEEFIES.

The December term of the Corporation Court,
will commence next Monday.
To-day WAS observed in the Catholic Church
as the Feast Of the Immaculate Conception.
The weather still continues cloudy and rainy,
and unfortunately present appearances are not
indicative OF 3 favorable change.
Four members Of the cbsin gang-two Bos-
wells, Bright and colored man were d schsrg-
ed to-day, having served out their terms of
service
At q meeting of the Hyirsuion Fire Com
psny held last night, one active and one cont7i.
butng member were elected and an apparatus
ordered for Nesting the hall.
The last boat due here from Cumberland has
arrived and departed, and the water will doubt
less be let off from the Alexandria Canal by the
lOth Inst, as heretofore announced.
The conductors on the A. s. W. R. R. receiv
ed orders to run their afternoon trains as hore-
tofore, leaving Washington at D. m, and not
4.2O, as on Monday and yesterday.
Thst employment is largely sought after in
this clty-may be learned from tia fac. that TO,
the position in the service of the Midland Rail
road made vacant by appointment of Mr.
Latham to an office in Washington, there ar,
forty applicants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
FROM RHEEHlIOyD.

RICHMOND, Dec. Sat late hour, last
night, the Legislature re-uominated all the
present STATE officers, as we'll as Superinteud-
ent and Storckeeper of the Pententiary.
The com nisSioners Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company met, last night, to
CONSIDER the question OF forfeiture of the road
to the State. Mr.. Whitcomb, the former Gu
gneer OF the road, was examined. The co,n-
mission adjourned to meet next Tuesday.
This morning, about nine clock, Mr.. Pleas
ant Finch met w. B. Blsel, of the firm of
Franklin, Davis Il Co., in front of Cordayo's
dry goods establishment and attacked him with
two cowhldes tied together, and on the attempt
OF Mr. BIsell to resent, administered terrible
whipping with the cowhides aud his fists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
The Markets.

New YORK, Dec. S.-Stocks dull and
steady. Money 4. Gold l4l. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat dull aud dropping.
Corn shade tirmer.
BALTIMORE, Dec. S.-Va. SKIES, peelers 45,;
do. consolidated 70i; ". Va. S g. Cotton quiet
and steady; Kidding l23. -Four quiet, steady
and unchanged. Wheat firm but quiet No. 2
Western red 1875; Pennsylvania red l3Sai4v;
Maryland red l0al43; do. amber l45al5O; do.
white ll5al45. Corn dull but steady; South
ern white, old, GSa7O; do. new 50l60; do. vel
low, old, 70; do. new 5Gl6l; Western mixed,
old, Is bid; do. new 65.. Oats firm but quiet;
Southern 36a45; Western white II as; do.
mixed 39-4o. Rye quiet at 7SaS5. Hay
,teady and firm, demand good; Maryland and
Pennsylvania - 00a$24 90. Provisions quiet
and weak. Butter firm and active; Western
extras 2Sa30; do frsts 25a27 Coffee dull and
nominal. Whiskey dull but steady at lG4a
ll7. Sugar steady and firm at lSialOs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
NV Green e. Wise

Real Estate Agents and Auctoneers.]
I1OM MlSSlUNEKS' SALE-By virtue of q
" decree of the Corporation Court for the
city of Alexandria, Va, rendered at its May
term, 1879 in the suit of VIM N. McVeigh ct
al vs.. james B. Williamson ct al, the under
signed, commissioners therein named, will offer
for sale, by public auction, in front of the Man
sion House Hotel, in said city, at II oc clock m,
on MONDAY, the 10Th day of January, 1876,
the TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND -,a
in said city, situated on the north side of ~
Cameron street. between Alfred and Patrick,
fronting z feet on Cameron street, and running
back WITH that width 81 teet more or less.
Terms OF Sale: Cash enough to pay the costs
OF ut and expenses of SALE and the residue in
equai nstsllmonts at one, two and three years
from the day of sale, with interest," the deferred
payments to be secured by the bonds of the pur-
chaser, with good security, and the title to be
retained until the whole purchase money is paid
g. w. WATTLES,
ALBERT STUART,
dec SITS Comm RS. of Sale
| TUCUMBER PICKLES and MINED do
~ by the gallon.
nov 3 GEO McBTTRNEY e. SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
TELEGRAu,HaC SUMMARY

Deputy Revenue Collectors in Brooklyn made
n raid yesterday on some illicit tistilers
BY the falling OF scallold from the roof o.
the Centennial building in Philadelphia this
morning, three men were killed
A man registering himself as l.. G. Tufts, Of
New jersey, committed suicide at Chattanooga,
Tom, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

The steamer Deutschland Of the North Ger.
man Lloyds Line, which sailed from Bremen
Sunday for New York, went aground on sun
day night on the Kentish Knock Sands, few
miles eastward of tho mouth Of the Thames, and
became total wreck. The details of the disast
IRE very meagre, but the latest dispatches put
the loss of life at ffty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
C.a.E.fE CD.H.NEkCE.

Arrived-Boats j l. Feldt, railroad ties, to w
A Smoot; Il } Hammond and John Douglass,
to John ? Agnew; Il Claughton, to Ameri-
can Coal Go.
Depsrted-Bosts l. Feldt, L Hammond,
Douglass and II Claughton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S, III a. N.
For the Middle States northeast and north
W st aud west Winds, rising barometer, cloudy
weather, and light rain or snow, followed by
clearing weather aud slightly higher tenn
| Dcraiuit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
Snow

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-About an inch of
snow ie here last night, but 1t has now dis
appeared aud rain is falling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

PARTITION OF PRopERTY.-Messrs. j. O..
kerby, and Peter add Samuel Pulman, the
commissioners appointed to PARTITION the re-.
naming undivided portion of the Hybla farm
Of the late Willis Henderson, met yesterday,
George Mason, esq, administrator, being pres
ent, aud having divided the property into nine
lots, awarded the two on the Mount Vernon
road to John and Orlando Henderson, ncphews
of the deceased; the one near Gum Spring
school house to Mrs. Ward, sister of the de.
ceased, aud the remaining six to the heirs of
the late j Ohm I. Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
COM NJ ERCIAL.
Alexandria Market. December =.


Choice lots Of Wheat are very active and firm
and prices are better; offerings of 1858 bushels
led with sales at 100 1.6 and 100 for fair to
good, 1856, 1885, 49, and l3S for prime, and l40
and l42 for choice Corn is in light receipt, and
the market is dull offerings Of $50 bushels, with
sales of old mixed al to, and new ut IS. Rye is
quiet AT 70. Oats are in light receipt, with sales
at 81.
F0KT or -8LsX-I.fDEssa, SiEC'R. y.
Sun rose..............7 Moon scts....... SO
Sun sets .............4 IL High water........ . u
aERlEEil
--..Ste&mer Lady of tho Lake, Norfolk, to + A
Reed.
Steamer John w Thompson, Currionan, to
+ g. heed.
Scbr Henry Finch, Washington, to American
Coal Go.
Schr Belle Hardy, New York, salt to 2 B
Hooe.
Steamer Indy OF the LAKE, Norfolk, by f A
Reed
Steamer Hurbinger, Nomini, by + A Rced
Schr Jane l. Newton, Boston, by American
Con Co.
Schrs Lulu zimmerman, s + Herman and
Henry Davy, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schrs a NJ Aldridge, J F Baker and II
Halves, hence, al Boston 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

Don't be bothered with badly fitting collars,
but Wear the Emwood. Every one you put
on fits right and looks well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

Physicians recommend Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup when all other medicines fail, as Ger.
tain cure for Bronchitis, Sore Threats, and
Coughs or Colds OF long standing. For sale
by all DrncriSts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

POLICE REpoRT.-rhe following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday Afternoon:
Fred. Harris and Eph. Thompson, arrested
FOL cutting Tom Diggs, all colcred, were fined
and discharged by Justice Padgett.
Matte Beale, for dsorderly conduct, and
hgbtlog Jenny West both colored, was fued
and discharged, as was also the complainant,
by Justice May.
A tramp, giving his name as James Katou,
found lurking suspicously around certain dwell
ing houses, near the intersection of Prince and
Washington streets, arrested by Constable Sip
pie, was ordered to quit the city, by Justice
Nails.
Seven lndgers most of whom we're tramps
were accommodated at the station house last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

ALEXANDRIA REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION
The regular weekly meeting Of the Alexandria
Republican Association, to have been held last
night in the Custom House, was postponed
untlI nex' Friday night in consequence of the
want OF d quorum, the weather being too in-
clement to allow the members to come out.
The committee appointed at the last meeting
to secure room for the future meetings of tic
association have selected Harmonic Hail. where
the next meeting, and all future ones, and
thcV viii be monthly, will be b cid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08
LOCAL ITEMS,

CHURCH SUPPER.-The supper under the
auspices and excellent management of the
ladies OF the Methodist Protestant Church
W ", opened last night in the Young Men 3
Christian Association rooms, was more of a
success than was anticipated 10 view of the in
clemcney of the night; aud it was doubtless
gratifying to the ladies' to know that several OF
the participants freely, and We know without
na;tery, expressed their qualification in the
highest terms of praise of the exceIlency of the
Vlauds which they discus>ad-especay the
oysters fried. Should the Indications of the
~ea her contloun to be favorable, the ladies'
VIII doubtless have cause to indulge in a more
uemon>tratvo qualification than issues from
mere words, and they will do we'll to repeat the
entertainment Tomorrow night, as they intend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

PERSONAL The Southern Churchman SAYS:
"rhc Rev. VIM. NJ Dame who has done SC
good work 10 Norfolk, has beer ELECTED rec.
tor Of Chris, Church, Alexandra. Whilst VIC
are sorry Tor ST. Lakes, We are glad Tor Christ
Church to have his services. Mr.. Dame will
take charge in Alexandria before Christmas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

COLORED SCHOOL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
r. D. Bcck!cy, 5. II. Lee, I. B. Plnn Den.
MS Magl uder, William Laws, Robely Smith,
Washington Fisher. Edgar Johnson, H. G..
Robinson, NJ. ID. Williams, }. II. Ciaggctt,
and G. \. Lumkiu, members of the coIorcd
School Building Association, have requested
q. j.. SoatDn, President OF that Association to
call meeting ofthc Association al an early day
for the purpose OF hearing report from the
trustees, who are also requested to present their
report al the proposed meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-08

CoLoRED MAsoNs.-At meeting Of Eureka
Chapter, No. =, Royal Arch Masons, held last
night, the following named officers we're elect.
ed: High Priest, Pompey Jackson; King,
NJ. G. Maury; Scribe, John Dixon; Royal Arch
Captain, Wru. Pondexter; Captain OF the Host
John Stokes; Secretary, Hamilton Smith;
Treasurer, Samuel Keith; Principal Soourner,
George Preston; Master Of the LIST Veil, VIM
Madison; Master Of the 2nd Veil, VIM. Sim
clair; Mast.r Of the 3rd Veil, Joseph Marshall;
Sentinel, VIM. Hughes.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

PRINCE RIvERs.-The Charleston Neus
evidently has no affection for Prince
Rivers, who, we believe. is the father of
our town Marshal, and is we'll known by
those of our citizens who were here dur
ing the war, as the standard bearer of
33rd regiment of colorcd volunteers.
The Neacs says:
Prince Rivers, the colorcd general of
South Carolina militia, denies that he
had anything to 60 with the rising of the
negroes in Georgia, but his name was
attached to the orders given to the ne
grocs, and the negroes concur in saying
that Inc was in tue plot Nor is this the
ii!st time that he has hecn accused of
such dcvitry. Prince Rivers, of Ham
berg, is always heard of when there is
any trouble across the line although he
takes good care to keep his own carcass
out OF harms way. Lot him prove his
own innocence IF he can; but if innocent
OF this particular charge, he is still n
most unfit person TO hold military rank
even in the negro militia, or to bear a
commission from the State. South Car.
olina is Glow down." but not so low down
that she can afford to keep General
Rivers on the rolls Of the "National
guard BY the way, 1t would be good
thing to take proceedings against Rivers
and remove him to Georgia, where h
wouSd be sCre to have fair trial arl i
T"''.. 'ne, withou! inl.:y :2rpqg
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25
NHARINE NEWS
ST. HELENA SOUND.

Entered August 10th. Br Bark Smiles,
Philips master, G5 days from Moutcvid-
co in ballast to Campbell Wyilic, & co.
Aug. 10th. Brig Tawc, George master.
% days from Cape dc Verde Islands in
ballast to CmpJvll Wylllc & co.
Aug. 10th. Br Bark Diadem, Williams
master, So days from Funchal, in ballast
to Campbell Wylllie ,& co.
Aug. 10th. Br. Barkentine Gladstone
Buch master, GO days from Rosario, in
ballast to Campbell Wylie & CO.
Aug. 10th. Norwegian Bark Hermanos.
jackson master, 60 days from London in
ballast to Campbell Wyllle & CO.
Aug. 10th. Russian Bark Folk, Hon.
inc master, AZ days from London IN bal
to Campbell Wyllie & Co.
Aug. 18th. Br. Brigentlne Morual,
Bcnam master, 35 days from Harbor
Grace Newfoundland in ballast to Camp
bell Wyllie & Co.
Cleared August 10th. Br. Brigantine
Caradoc, McRea master, for Plymouth
England with 4o3 tons phosphate rock
from Coosaw mining CO.
Aug. 18th. Br. Brig Empress, Edmunds
master, for Belfast LELAND, with 427 tons
phosphate rock from Coosaw mining
co.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

l Great ex Citcment was created on
the west end of Bay street last Thursday
evening by the actions and woids of n
couple OF men who had evidently tax cn
a drop too much, and who each imagined
that the flag to which he had sworn al
legiance had been insulted 1t was
agreed to wipe out the stain the next
morning with pistols at ten PAGES, and
confi6ant that we were to have first class
local we went home highly pleased; but
we were mistaken. The contestants af
terward met and apologizcd and instead
of pistols, the insult Will be wiped out
with some more Of the same liquid that
caused the original coniict. We noticed
in the crowd that was attracted by the
noise several Good Templars who con
sidcred the affair quite as good a tenn
pcrancc lecture as it would be possible to
listen to.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

The coiored people of Jasper county.
Mississippi, held convention few DAYS
since and adopted what they termed n
"color line platform" in which thew in.
formed the white Rcpu blicans that unless
they then and there publicly declared
that "a negro WAS as good as n white
man." and unless they would "cat, sleep
and drink with thcm," they would not
be permitted to take part in the delibera-
tions. The white Republicans refused
the terms offered, and consequently none
but negroes were nominated. In
Lowndes county, in the same State, the
negroes have also drawn the color line.
and IN county meeting passed resolu-
tlons denouncing white Republican
editor because he advised against such a
policy. 1t is predicted that if this issue
Is forced in Mississippi bloodshed will
ensu", in which event it is not difficult to
predict which side will go under.-SaY-
anuah NerS.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

The commissioners appointed to wind
up the affairs of the Freedman's Savings
Bank report that they are doing all in
their power to dispose of the salcable
property and secure tho amounts loaned
TO various parties. There is at present
on hand in the United States Treasury
N6G,ooo which would give dividend
OF fifteen percent, but Congress has enac.
ted that dividend shall not be declor.
cd until twenty per cent. upon the liabil-
'ties can be paid. The $15O'0OO needed
to aggregate 100000 with which 70
pay the first dividend, the commission.
erts b.licve, will be accumulate d by the
1st of December next. Anticipating s;h1s
they are preparing the G5,O0o checks for
as many depositors, SO that whenever the
amount necessary is on hand there will
be no delay whatever in sending the
checks to the proper parties.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

The GEORGIA WAR.-The war is end.
ed without bloodahcd and the residents
of the threatened districts have returned
to their homes with feeling of safety.
There Is very good evidence that it was
the intcntion.of some of the lca@crs to
massacre the whites; but it ia doubtful
whether the masses could have been led
to commit murder. 1t is not likely that
any but the leaders viii Lc punished,
and they should receive such punishment
as would be most conveniently admins.
tered with rope. Prince Rivers asserts
his entire innocence of the whole affair.
but still he is claimed by many to be G
prime mover in the ipsurreciion. The
courts will probably decide how far he
was implicated, ard If convicted we
shall no doubt miss his face for some
time 81 come
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

rule, asst was called. Every species oI
infamy however atrocious, private and
public, barcfaccd and in open daylight
was dc!Iant'y porp.tratcl, under the di-
rcction and guidance of these despiCable
political leaders, in the sacred name Of
"EcpubIicaniSm.' and "iteconstruction."
10 such an extent has this been car.
ricd, not only in our own State, but we
dare venture to assert, in every recon
Structed State where Republicanism pre-
vailed, till the idea Of the colored race as
political clement in American polity
has Eecome, especially in the North a
'neer, Il hiss, and by-word."
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25

fS 1t seems that even the graveyards
arc not exempt from the deprcdations of
our burglars. On Friday night last the
lodge at the National cemetery was bro
ken into and large lot of miscellaneous
stuff carried off. The most serious loss
was the military suit belonging to Capt.
Christensen. 1t probably was needed
for the bandits that arc now reported to
infist certain parts of Georgia, and if a
brigadier general should be captured
with this suit on, we hope he will be
Obliged to exchange it for ore of the
wooden overcoats that he did not steal
and which would be more suited to his
wants
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-08-25
School Notice.
OFFIC2 School COMMISSIONER.
BEAUFORT COUNTY 5. C.

BEAUFoRr COUNTY 5. c.
Beaufort Aug. 1lth 1919
The Board of School Examiners will meet In the
Court Pousc on "Wednesday September 18th next
ut 10 o'clock 4. m. for the purpose OF cxamining
applicants for the position OF tcacl in the Ere.
Common Schools of ths County.
App!c"n;s for third grade certificate will be cx.
smincd in Reading, PEI marship. English Grammar
Geography. History, OF the United Stac anI Ari-
thmctic including fractions.
Applicants FOR a s'cond grade certificate, will be
examined in addition to the above in the hi her
branches of Arithmetic and History.
Applicants, for first grade certificate will bc
further examined IN Physiology, Natural Philoso-
ply. Algebra, Constitution of the Uhtcd States and
of the State of South Carolina.
The cxamiLati II will be in Writing. and n
thorough knowledge of the requirements OF each
grade will be insistcd upon. Certificates granted
last year win he Cancelled on the goth of September
next, and Trustees are forbidden by law 10 employ
any person as teacher, unless such pcrson has at
the time, ccrtilc. tc to tcach granted by III,
County Board OF Examiners, or by the State Super.
intcndcnt Of Education.
SHEPAID d. GILBERT.
School Commissioner