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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

Members Of the Legislature are slowly re-
turning to their seats. The attendance in each
House yesterday showed an increase over the
previous day. Ii the rate of increase Of the
past two days continues there will be pretty
full Houses by Monday or Tuesday next. The
recess, a. ordered, was from the 23i to the
18th oil December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
THE NEW YEAR.
TENNYSON.

Rug out, wild bells, To the wild sky,
The flying cloud the frosty light
The year is dying in the night;
Ring OUT wild bells, aud let him die.
Ring OUT the old, ring in the new;
Ring, happy bells, across the snow;
The year Is gnlus, let him go;
hing out The false, ring in the true.
Ring out the grief that snaps the mind,
For those that here we see no more
hing out tli, tcud Of rich and poor;
Ring in redress 10 all mankind.
Ring out a slowly dyirg cause,
Aud ancient forms Of party strife;
Elng III the noble modes of life;
W'th sweeter manners, purcr laws.
Rug out the want, the care, the sin,
The talthcSs cJitlucss Of the times:
hing out, ring cut NY mourning rhymes;
But ring the fuller minstrel in.
Ring out false price in place and blood,
The CIVIC SANDER aid the spite;
Ring III the love Of truth and right;
ring III the common love Of good
Ring out old shapes If foul disease,
hing out the narrowing lust Of gold
Rug out the thousand wars OF old
Hug IN the thousand years ofpeacc.
Ring in the valiant man and free,
The larger heart. the kiudlier hani;
Ring out tue darkness Of the land;
Rug IN the Christ that is to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
very SOon.

The advent Of the Centennial year will be
celebrated, beginning with midnight, this even
ing, throughout nearly every section of the
United States. Statutes, professions, illuwina
tons. ETC., will prove the features of The de-
monstration in all the leading cities, and on Il
less extensive scale the event will be celebrated
in the towns Of lesser Importance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

The mystery OF the explosion at the Federal
street bridge, Boston, seems to have been
solved. 1t appears that when the grade of the
street was raised, the old sidewalk remained
and new one of plank was boxed over it in
such way as to form al almost alright en-
closure, through which the gas pipe ran. The
gate IN this pipe from which the gas tar is or
dloarly drawn off, had been unaccountably left
open, and consequently this enclosure had be-
come filled with gas ready to explode on any
accidental communication to it of fire. 1t is
supposed that the gas had made its way up
the lamp-post outside the pipe, and that when
tue draw Of the bridge closed the conclusion
had sufficient effect 90 the jet of flame in the
lamp to give it an impulse downward, which
SET fire 10 the rising stream Of gas, and it fash
cd back aod blew up the fully-charged side
walk. This reduces the whole thing TO blum
der 10 constructing such gas trap and to care.
lessness 10 leaving the vent open after the pro.
cess OF eliminating the accumulated tar
-
The Lynchburg News says We hope that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
DH ED,

In Baltimore, on Tuesday, December 18th,
1919, At 30 q. m, after u painful and lngcrins
Illness OF IL months, which she bore with un.x.
ceelled fortitude Mrs. PAULINE BRYANT,
IN the 47th year of her age, wife of the ste Cap.
TAIN hooert bryant, OF Westmoreand co, Va
ard daughter Of the late John and Matilda
Lloyd, of Fairfax county, Va, leaving an only
child to mourn his irreparablc loss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
LEGISLATIVE,

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Quescubcrry
presided.
Several House bills were reported from com
mlttees and placed on the calendar.
Bills were introduced to authorize an 10.
crease of pay of the County Judge of Isle OF
Wight and to amend the law in relation to
collecting taxes.
A resolution WIS offered and agreed to, in
structing the Committee 90 Public institutions
to enquire and report as to the purchase of the
Central Lunatic Asylum.
A memorial from the Danyille bar was pre-
sented and referred, asking that public flu
clary be appointed, and the sheritfs relieved of
such duties.
10 the House, Speaker Hanger presided.
The Journal being read, motion was sub.
mitted to adjourn, and carried
The LONG BRIDGE. Washington Re
publican in alludiug again to the bad condition
of the causcway of the Long Bridge, says it.
attention has been called to the act of Congress
approved June p, 1870. granting 10 the Bal
timore and Potomac Railroad Company the
use of Long bridge in perpeuity free of cost.
provided that the said Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company will maintain 10 good condi-
tiou the said bridge for railway and Ordinary
travel" and section two reads: That if the
said Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
shall at any time Neglect to keep said bridge
10 good repair and free for public use for or
binary travel, the Government of the United
States may enter into possession Of the said
bridge; aud Congress reserves the right to al
ter and amend this law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

Two or three Of the older members of the
Legislature started out this session with he
end Ia! one door keeper Of the House of Dele.
gates has been dropped, aud there the re.
treuchmcnt aud reform dropped. "Rotrepch-
nlcnt and reform begins with each session,
but like Bob Across courage, ''oozcs out
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

Mr. John Carroll Brent Secretary Of the
Washington National Monument Society, and
of the Oldest Inhabitants Of that city is again
Ill, and unable TO leave his house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

Five cents for = haltounce letter and two
ccnts for an ordinary newspaper are now the
universal foreign postage rates between the
countries in the Postal Union. France was the
last outstanding European Government, and
It's adhesion to the foreign postal rates of the
union begins on the first day Of the new year.
The roll OF cations DOW embraced ia this union
for cheap correspondence, and for the diffusion
OF intelligence at low rates OF postage, is com.
posed as follows: The United States Of Amer
lea, Great Britain and Ireland, all the States
Of the German Empire, Austria, Belgium,
Holland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway
Switzerland, Russia, Italy, Spain, Portugal,
Turkey and France. Between these nations
the international postage is FIVE cents for a let
ter and two cents for newspaper, and to some
degree the rates adopted by this postal confed-
Grafton clrcumuavgate the globe, for letters
and newspapers sent via San Francisco pass TO
and from this country and Shanghai in China,
and far off Australia, for the sane horizontal
tariff OF five cents and two cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

Captain j. B. WinsIow has been appointed
agent Of the Hampshire aud Baltimore Coal
Company, at Cumberland, vice Mr. Alex.
Adams resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

CANAL Boat EXEMPTIONS hilc vessels
documented having on board cargoes imported
from foreign ports upon which duty has been
paid must be provided with mauifests, obtain
permits and navigate subject to other disabili.
ties, canal boats uuder recent act of Congress
may carry such merchandise without comply
ing IN any respect TO the navigation laws. f is
feared that the disabilities under which the
documcnted vessels labor in the coastwise car
rylng trade may lead to the trade being mo-
nopoz"d By boats of insufficient capacity and
reliability. The action OF Congress, it is said
by treasury officials, was i'll advised in exempt
lug canal boats from the provisions of the law.
Mr.. Clinton Thomas, OF Washington, while
duckiug 10 Four-mile run, last "Wednesday
nlg BIT, fell overheard accidentally, aud had to
Wade iroD the bone factory to the toll gate,
where be took the cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

Another colorcd preacher has come to grief,
and this time TODD county, KY, is the scene
Of his operations. The Ek;ou Wtuess says:
Rev. John Stuart was lodged 10 our county
iail Tuesday, 90 charge of hog stealing He
confessed his guilt and also acknowledged that
he was concerned 10 the cattle stealing ttr hich
Dave ByraS and Fleming Jefferson were sent
to the penitentiary last spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
WaShinyt0n's Chair.

r. the editor IF the -4iecuudrtu Ga=ette:
If the history Of Washington Lodge is cor
rect &. w. R*** is wrong. Washington never
presided over Alexandria Lodge No. 49, This
Lodge was chartered in 1888, and on the sur
render of its Pennsylvania warrant in l7SS it
took charter from the Grand Lodge of Vlr
GINA, the number being changed to -. La
the Virginia charter Washington was named
as Worshipul Master, in which office he srrv-
cd las -EtSttrV No. 22) uuti Dccombcr, 1889,
when he was succeeded by Dr. Dick
g. W. RAA* is also mistaken when he SAYS
hts chair has been in the uudisrurhed posses
sOu OF our Lodge since l7S3 1t was pre-.
sentcd to Lodge No. 22 by Washington during
his service as Worshlptul Master, which was
in l7SS and 1889
If q. W. R*T* had consulted the Lodge OF
Washington which he recommends TO the
New York Herald and others, he would not
have been led estray y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

A Brooklyn couple celebrated the sixty
seventh anniversary of their marriage on
Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1875.

The German Empire is now az preaching the
transportation problem, and it does so with
the bolduess and thoroughness characteristic
OF the Bismarck administration. The Office OF
the Imperial Chancellor, which is the one held
by Prince Bismarck, Is charged with the inter
nal administration OF the Empire, and hence
the railway question falls within his Immediate
province. y scheme has been formulated in
the report of the Governmental Committee
which lays down very radical programme OF
State ownership. The German view is thai
all llnes OF internal communication for whose
construction the powers of the State must be
Invoked are public highways and it is recon-
mended that the Government shall adopt a
policy looking to the ultimate State ownership
oil all the railroads III the Empire plan for
that purpose has been prepared, cmcra,ing
1t Is said, from the office Of the Imperial Chau-
ceIlor. The cad in view is to be reached by
successive steps, possession is to he gained be-
fore the management becomes official The
rights OF present owners are to be preserved By
an ingenious and new arrangement. The an
Dual income OF the road is to be calculated up.
on the average OF the income Of the last eight
or ten years. The capital value of the railroad
property will be put at twenty or twenty-five
times this average income, making the latter
equal to four or five per cent. Government
stocks are to be issued to this amount to the
existing stockholders in place of the corporate
stock, which will be Withdrawn. This ex.
change OF securities gives the stockholders
their income perpetualiy, or their capital, if
they choose to sell their stocks and seems to
be fair proceeding on the part of the Govern
mcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

The Legislature should have adjourned ''lor
the holidays or should have met promptly,
according to adjournment" 1t would have in-
srired greater confidence had the members
taken ''the bull by the horns" and voted for
the usual Christmas recess, which, while voting
to curtal, they yet take. Economy is we'll,
but such economy Is not now "a days, exp, ctcd,
and to cote one way and do aoother is, TO say
the least, uDbecoming. However, when the
holidays are over, and the body does get to
work. it is hoped for its own sake, and for the
sake of the people and the credit of the State,
that there will be 20 fur her unnecessary delay,
but that the business that has to be done, will
De done quickly, and that The good Of all will
predomlnate, while special legislation will not,
In any instance, be allowed 10 hinder that of a
public character. There has to be special leg
lslatlon to some extent but much that is acted
upon at Richmond could, as we'll, under the
law, be attended to in the Courts, and all such
should be cschewcd by the Legislature. Then
the business that Is done, should be thrcurhly
done, and not put off until the last day, when
As Is usually tac case, some mistake is most
likely 10 occur, which, at the next session re-
quircs an amendment, aud we thus have the
acts OF the Assembly made up Of amendments
to laws. Let our law givcrs act with due pru-
dencc' but let them act promptly, and sixty
days session will be found amply sufficient to
do all that has 10 he done, and the people will
praise where heretofore they have condemned.
This Legislature has it in its power to make
this the most popular or unpopular body that
has yet assembled at the State Capitol, and we
earnestly hope it may choose the former.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

As we are determined to reduce stock very
considerably by that date,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

The real questions with the Blaine amend
ment are: Does necessity for its adoption ex.
list in the political condition OF t'ess country !?
Is there any danger of sectariau Interference
with the schools or Of the States or any OF them
lapsing into deadly ecclesiastical embrace,
and if SO, what are the proofs? Let the issue
be honestly and mantully met, if there be an
issue except 10 the imagination Of bigots and in
the aruhces Of demagcgues.-HurtsJmy Pu.
frjOt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

The Lynchburg News says We hope that
Gov. Letcher will carry on the campaign he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

A GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION. Tho
residence Of the Hon. r G. L. Moncure, in
Stafford county, was the scene 90 yesterday OF
bright and beautiful domestic spectacle,
which charmed the eye and gIaddeued the
hearts OF all who ware so fortunate as to partic-
ipatc in it. The Judge and his excellent vile
celebrated their golden wedding. All who
know tho simple, cordial, warm-hcarted spirit
Of this honored and excellent couple, will read
lily conceive that it WIS al OCCASION of rare in
terest and erj yymcut. Although time has
whitencd their locks, it has not made any Sc
rlous nroad upon their health; nor has it abat-
ed the genial flow Of their cheerful and atfec-
tonate disposition.
Their children and grand children were
grouped around them with loving reverence.
krnsmcn aud neighbOrs flocked in to pay their
admiring respect; and friends FROM distance
gathered to Join in the animated and delightful
scene. Although the day was most oclement,
ladies aud geutemen braved the elements and
formed goodIy company, well nigh filing the
house, which couli not have contained the
crowd, if all who had desired to attend had
been permitted by the weather to do 50. 1t
was indeed happy sight TO see. The venera-
bic and venerat2d Jursl who for twenty. five
years has discharged his exalted judicial trusts
with the inhcxble tirmncss o! Cato, melting
with the tenderness Of child Under the loving
tributes Of family aud friends! a bouuteous
ADD elegant feast Was spread for the guests !;
but, We oplne, that there was no one present
who will ever forget the feast for the soul"
happy pair, upon the golden purtiais, were
tasteful and attractive; among them hand
some testimonial from "lhc Bench and Bar Of
Fredericksburg. Long may Virginia bear
such progeny as this houorcd aud excellent
couple, to hand down to coming generations
the bright and benign Influence of their vir.
tuous and useful itc-FrcdeuchsL,vq UcuM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

CHESTER" the Richmond correspondent of
the Petersburg Index, under date of the 2yth,
says: Neither House of the General Assem-
bly, had quorum to-day, though the attcn
dance Was n"tccably greater than on yester
day. As said before 90 business will be
transacted until after the lst OF January. 4
ten days recess would have been ordered in
the hrst place, but the law provides that when
recess Tor greater number than three days
is taken 40 pay shall be received by members.
by their plan they get full pay for every day.
ln this respect the General Assembly is no b. t
ter or worse than former ones. Just before
the recess, most Of the members get their free
"trip tickets. | know this was the case with
Senators. They didn't ask for the tickets
themselves, but got the Sergcant,at- Arms to
ask tor them. Some few declined to ask for
such tavors. Those who were foremost in de-
nounclng these things before they got into the
Legislature, have quietly accepted the siua-
ton. They don't even think now the per die u
is too great.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31

The lndcx-Appeai, Of Petersburg, referring
to the recent cowhiding Of Mr.. A. B. Good
man, in this city, by Mr. Eichbcrg, OF Peters.
burg, recalls the circumstances of the assass
nation OF II. Rves Pollard; the difficulty there
was in having the murderer prosecuted at all
and his 6nal acquittal. aud then adds: Nov
when Mr.. Elchberg. Of his city, visited u w
hiding few days ago on the shoulders of q
man whom he charged with traduciug the good
name Of his daughter, the virtuous indignation
OF Richmond Is suddenly aroused, and the po-
lice justice, fines him 500 and condemns him
to thirty days in JAIL "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
ORDERS FROM the COUNTRY

Accompanied by the cash, or to be sent C. o. d.
will be filled with care at these prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
DE-. w itmerCo.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
dec 3l-eotf
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.

Alexandria, Va, December 81, 1875
fT1HE ANNUAL ELECTION FOR DIREC-
4 TORS of the Bank Of the Old Dominion
will be held on TUESDAY, the llth of Janua-
ry. between The hours of IL and o clock p. n,
a. the Banking House of the Citizens National
Bank WIN Il. LAMBERT,
dec 3l-wte Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-31
Notice !

We purpose making changes in our business
on the lst OF February next; therefore We rllcr
our large stock OF
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

A THOROUGH BUSINESS WOMAN AS FILTER
N Only those fully competent fit and take charge Of
dressmaking need call from to 10 A. NJ, at A. BURDETr
SMITHS, 9i4 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

yyTANTED-A YOUNG PROTESTANT GIRL, GENTLE
w and obligng to take charge Of baby; be able
sew; best city reference required. Apply llS East
62d Sc.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

A -A-wANTED-25 CLOAK AND SUIT HANDS;
IA. come prepared to work RODGERS ORR BROS,
1888 1855 1877 Sth av.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

OO0 EAST 42D STA WOMAN AS FIRST CLASS
AZC cook would assist with the washing; no objection
TO the country; first class reference
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

OH EAST 1TrH STA RESPECTABLE WOMAN AS
I'LL cook; has objection to assisting with the wash.
Ing Is willing to short distance in the country good
city reference.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

OG1 9TH Av. tREARl-A RESPECTABLE PhoTES-
ZOI tant woman seamstress and chambernaid; best
rnle
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

81 > VEST 18Th STA RESPECTABLE WOMAN AS
~ oopk in private family who live short distance
IN .r unry can do plain washing and roning best ref
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

yVANTED-A PERSON TO ASSIST IN DESIGNING
w and putting trimmings; that understands
cloak work preferred quick and neat Mrs. THOMPSON,
Wqet1 :
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

A GALVANIZED, A PERSON C0MPETENT TO CUT
IL. and fit sacques and eloaks; also forewoman-
None but those who experienced need apply ROD
GERS X ORR BROS, 1888, 1S5 aud l87 9th ".
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

OQQ WEST 41sT ST, SECOND FLOOR, BACK.-A
goo respectable girl good cook; willing assist
The washing and ronng excellent baker Of city
reference
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

s)O5 WEST a5TH STA YOUNG sCoTcH WOMAN
n LAC cock in small private family willing
N Ahe plain washing and ironing. CaIl for days
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

yTANrED--A sALEsLADY THOROUGHLY POSTED
w the retail shoe business; 70 smart aud compc
tent liberal salary will be paid full particulars expc
potce will be taken Of also lady
business th Il speaks German and French Ad.
dress r. T. 4 Co.. Herald Uptown Branch ONCE
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

JITANTED-A MIDDLE-AGED PROTESTANT WOMAN,
w to do the general housework Of small family. Apply
I76 West 10th ST.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

JTANTED-IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, A COMPETENT
w girl chambermoid ana anndrcss; have good
city reference Apply between and IL o'clock at Al West
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

ENRENCH LADIES' MAID TO GO TO BOSTON, WITH
highest city references; must have good accent and
be accomplished hardresser and dressmaker Apply
saturday and Monday between 10 and IL A. NJ at parlor
22O Windsor House, 5th
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

Ok EAST 2sTH STA RESPECTABLE GIRL AS
AlO cook washer and ironer in small private family
good city reference
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

1o1 EAST 18TH ST. PREsENT EMPLOYERS A
ICl neat. respectable girl chambemad
would assist with washing and ironing
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

O0O WEST 18Th STA YOUNG WOMAN AS COM
AOO petent cook and first class washer ironer
good city reference from last place Cai for days
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

O00 STH AVA FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKER
OUA and first class operator on Wheeler 4 Wilson's
machine wishes few engagements by the day or
week with her machine. Call on or address Mrs.
TRIGGE.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

OOC EAST 46rH STA RESPECTABLE GIRL AS
CO plain cook and to assist with washing and ironing;
seven years city reference from last employer.
Mrs. HARRINGTON
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

IIrANTED-A GIRL TO TAKE CHARGE OF BABY;
w eat and sleep at home Apply, between and
10 O'Clock, 10 Mrs nAkION. "a West I4th 81
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

100 WEST 18TH STA YOUNG WOMAN AS FIRST
La class chambermad and waitress in private
willing TO assist in the washing and roning years ref
creme
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

O1 > WEST 47TH ST, FIRST FLOOR-AN EXPERT
<L1A enced young woman as cook in private family
Is good washer and roner; city country; city refer.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29
HELP WANTED-FENIALEs

A PROTESTANT GIRL WANTED, WHO Is A GOOD
IL cook and aundress do general housework. Apply
I'D West 4th st.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

10 STANTON ST. TOP FLooR.-A YOUNG GERMAN
10 girl to do sewing by HAND and machine by day Oh
week
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

O0S WEST 9TH ST., NEAR 7TH AVA NEAT
AOO young woman cook washer and ironer to dc
the housework of small family best city reference
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

40 WEST 10TH ST, SECOND FLOOR, FRONT
Ii = room.-A Scotch Protestant TO do chamber
work and sewing would assist with children watng
objection to the country city references Can bo for
two days.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

VTyANTED-A FRENCH GIRL AS sEAMSTRESS AND
w nurse; one who speaks good English and
well recommended Apply ia Lexington az from 10 till
4 O. Tor tyod
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

100 REMSEN ST., BROOKLYN PREsENT EN-
IAA ployers1-First class seamstress and dressmaker
willing assist with chamberwork; has her machine
and understands Wheeler Wilson's. Call address
two days.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

O1O EAST 59TH STA YOUNG WOMAN AS SEAM
Ol stress and fit and is excellent operator
Wheeler Wilson's machine; would with children
any other duties that may be required; objection
the country years city reference from last employer.
Call or address.
The New York herald., 1875-10-29

JyrANTED-A GOOD COOK TO ASSIST IN WASHING
w aud ironing Inquire at ii3 East 6Oth ST.