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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
COMMUNICATED.


1t is with regret that | have read in the Ga
zctte two communications advocating the repu
diattion of the corporation debt The plea
advanced that many Of the bonds were bought
at very low figures will have DO weight with
right-thinking people, and while such instances
are always brought prom gently forward to pan
der our bascr prcjutices, it is never mentioned
that thousands upon thousands OF these bonds
were bought at rates little below par, and that
they are held by the descendants OF those who
invested their means for the good OF the COM
muuity upon the pledged faith of the city that
six per cent interest would be paid. This side
Of the picture is never presented; the honor
and faith OF the city is never mentioned, and it
seems to be forgotten that our credit once
brought into disrepute the damage can never
be repaired, to say nothing of the disgrace that
attaches to anything that snlacks of repudla
ton. Better far suffer the ills We have than
to resort to such remedy" 10 get out of
the difficulty iD which we now hud ourselves
let there be proper assessment OF all the
property, and let all the taxes be collected:
and the burden not thrown upon few as at
present, and it will be found that the rate will
not be so high, and that we can afford to pay
our.offcers living salaries. Curtail, retreDch,
cut down, do anything, but for the sake Of the
honor of the people don't lei the idea OF repu-
diation get abroad. u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
COMMUNICATED.
We were somewhat surprised to see the com.

We were somewhat surprised to see the COM
munication FROM "Quinsy." Quinsy says
"I liys bout Orleeu." He could not have
lived about here very long, or else he would
have learned better than to dispute facts
It is great pity for "Qunsy" that he did
DOT join the debating society sooner aud have
gotten some "hints on edcatlon." As he did
DOT join, aud as he is so very ignorant, We
would simply state for his benefit that there is
public school taught at very short distance
from the village where all such are taught to
read and write "Where is the four stors,
Two groserys, and where is the grog shopI
They are all right here ID Orleau. "Hurrah
for Bill" We gladly echo the chorus, aud say
'hu<rah for the leading merchant OF the VII
lage, for more reasons than one. We again
repeat ''hurrah for Bill Too much cannot
be said 10 his praise. But how will they set
tie bout that fens?" When the party bought
the lot, at whom the thrust is made, Was hav-
ing bis fence built (which was built by the
man who carried the chain Oh the survey the
line aud corner were located by the assistant
surveyor and sanctioned by the chain carrier
therefore it was the assistant surveyors and not
the party who purchased the lot. Only two
trees we're enclosed and not one now. wv here
is the drug stor?' This was apsus peuu@
I intended the D. D. s. for Doctor Of Dental
Surgery, but in my haste put only D. s., which
the publisher 6ded out for our drug store. .
people what Studies medisne and redes law
bath can see more nor other folks" Or course
they see more and know more about medicine,
law and drug stores. 1t is great misfortune
for "Quinsy' that he did not studio common
sense Ut something else. "Mester Editur du
yu thinke thurs ENJOY harme takIn drink OF
good Iiker with man eff he Is culled? feel
very sure that the editor will not object to your
drinking with your friends, neither will L. II
will be all right if sou are respectable and will
pay for the ''liker" So drink on "Quinsy
to your hearts content. Every body TO their
liking as the old woman said when she kissed
the COW. "The niggars rouu here dun no much
bout sivel rites" They kuow a great deal
more about civil rights than "Qulnsy' is
willing to admit. Now as 10 the three black
smith shops, one is owned by 4. L. Holland,
another by E. I. Andersoo, and still another
by Furgerson.
| Measles and pneumonia have been raging 10
fearful extent among the children oil the VII
lage and community, but under the sklIful
treatmen of our young physician, DIR. Hans
borough, noue have died 7.
| Orlean, Fauquier Co., Va, March %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

General Irwin Mcdowell, U. s. Army, visit
ed the State Capitol yesterday and was invited
to priviIedged seats in the House of Delegates
and Senate Chamber He afterwards, in COM
pauy with Miss Mcdowell paid his respects to
Governor Kemper and spent sometime with
his Excellency iu agreeable converse. During
the day the General visited the studio Of the
Sculptor Valentine and examined his recum-
bent figure of General Lee, intended for the
monument at Lexington, Virginia, with whose
portraiture and execution he expressed himself
highly pleased. General Lee and himself were
comrades in the old army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The LITTLE TRIAL.-The new trial of Ly-
curgus Little Tor the murder of bis brother,
Clinton, at his father residence in Clarke Co.,
Va, 90 the 5th of July, 1878, while engaged
in dispute at the breakfast table regarding
the division of partrimony. was begun yester-
day morning in the Circuit Court of Frederick
county, Judge r. H. Turner, in Winchester
The Commonwealth is represented By Messrs
cambridge, LouthaD and Pendleton Holmes
Conrad and +. w. NJ: Holiday, counsel tor
the prisoner. After the drawing of the jury
the court took recess until three o'clock D.
M, 10 order to allow time for the arrival of MIR.
Bi,zer, from Alexandria, an important witness
for the Commonwealth. Upon the ra-assem-
bling OF The court it was ascertaiDed that 10 all
probability Mr.. Bitter would not arrive before
six clock, and the court took further recess
until quarter past seven o'clock p. M, and at
that hour met and adjourned until Thursday
morning, the witness, Bitter, not having put IN
an apDearanCe, t- .-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
TO THE PUBLIC

CRY HOTEL, ALExAsDRIA.-Having con-
Quoted tho City Hotel during the past four
years and-a half with success Tar beyond our
expectations we feel it our pleasure IS well as
our duty in retiring tbercfrom to return our
thanks TO those to whom we are indebted for
many acts of courtesy and kindness, and to be-
SPEAK for our successors tie Messrs Chapman
continuation of the liberal patronage we have
heretofore enjoyed.
The press of this city and of the country trib-
utary thereto has conferred upon US more favors
than could have been expected and for the kind
and complimentary manner IN which 1t has
kept our house before the reading public we
tender our sincere Acknowledgements.
To the farmers, merchants, traders, mechanics
and our many friends in the country, we owe
the greater portion of what prosperity We have
enjoyed. and though it will not be our pleasure
to contribute to their comfort when they shall
have occasion to visit this city in the future, yet
we shall ever hold them in grateful remem-
brsnce.
For the many kind words spoken in our be-
OF railroad leading to and from our city we re.
turn our thanks.
To our regular boarders We cannot sufficient
ly express our appreciation for the manner in
which they have endorsed, supported and en-
couraged our house.
With the citizens of Alexandria generally we
will ever be proud to marx our connection, and
for those who sought to elevate one of US to
position Of public trust and confidence, we can
cherish none but feelings Of the highest esteem
and regard.
If any we have offended by rigid enforce
ment OF the rules of our house, or in the protec-
ton Of our guests otherwise, we ask their for
siveness. With enmity for none and charity
for all, we leave the old City Hotel, and in
leaving it We bespeak for the polite and genial
gentlemen by whom We are succeeded every
encouragement large and generous commun-
ty can give. Respectfully,
0 CARR s. BARRETT,
Late Proprielors City Hotel,
NH 24-lt Alexandris, Virginia
CHEAP SHIRT BOSOMS-Another large
~ lot of those very chesp all Linen Bosoms,
mh % D.F, WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

s e. oy the resignation of George K Shinp
from the Flrit, and f. T. Downham from, IT,.
Second Wards-the polls TO be opened NJ ,j Nc
usual voting places, under The direction f tha
same commissioners who held the last election (,'
A bill of Richard Burke, amounting to s.
the amount of Il c"roners warrant, lated iii,
u, 1851. Was ordered t, be paid. 10y
The Board then adJourned
Teste: HAROLD SNOWDEN CL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

Both Houses of the General Assembly have
passed bill incorporating Bishop Whittle,
Rev. George Woodbridge, D. D., and others,
under the name and style of the Protestant
Episcopal Church Home, in Richmond. The
institution will be for the care of INDECENT fe-
males, and the corporators are also authorized
to establish hospital for the care of the sick,
male and female.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The Greenbrier W bite Sulphur Springs have
been leased to >Messrs. Geo. L. Peyton 4 Co.
for term of FIVE years, subject to the ratitca-
ton of the U. S. Court for Western Virginia
1t is understood that Messrs Peyton & Go. are
at once to expend $4,000 in the improve
ment of the property, construction of race
oonrea SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The Secretary OF the Commonwealth has re-
ceived for record an act of Incorporation of
1.-The Richmond Fire Association Of Virginia. !"
The capital stock is not to be less than $780,
Of S25 Zach
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The foe estate in Lancaster county, known
as Belmont" containing about six hundred
acres was sold at Lancaster Court House, on
the 18th instant to A. L. Carter, esq. for SO 90
per acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
The 1ilton.Beecher Suit.

New YORK, March 24.-Upon the resump-
ton of the Beecher-Tilton trial to-day, Bessie
Turner resumed. her place on the stand and
her cross ex Examination was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

Mr.. Christiancy, the new Senator from Wis
consiu, seems to have felt it necessary to ex-
plain his vote in favor of the Louisiana resolu-
ton, which he holds does not recognize Kel-
logg as the legal Governor, but only as the ex-
ecutiye power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
To the Conservative Voters Ofthe
First and Second Wards.

Vacancies having occurred in the ,mmon
Council by the resignation of Geo. K. Shnn.
esq from the lst ward, and +. (. Downhsm,
esq.,. from the I'd ward, and the Common Coun-
Gil having ordered an election to be held On
Tuesday next, the Both instant you are hereby
req ueste1 to meet in your respective wards on
Friday evening, the 18th instant, at o clock 10
nominate suitable persons to FIJI said vacancies.
Getting in lst ward will be held al No. 3.
Prince street
Meeting in I'd ward will be held in the hall Of
the Sun Engine House.
JNO. b. SMOOT, Chm. Conserv. Com,
GEO 4 SHISN, Secretary. NH 2i-td
BENEFlr OF : hk s1NpAl SCHOOL Ii
Professor MASON
will deliver his popular lecture on
THE LAND AND THE BOOK"
in the BAP list CHURCH, on TIL u RS
DAY EVENING. March 18th.
Adult tickets 25c chi:drens tick ets l5c.
Tickets on sale al Geo. K. French's bookstore;
Cooks, LuDts and Creighlon's. drug stores
Avery s. Dsvidson's grocery store, and }. NJ.
Hips Printing Office. nah y Al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg News says 1.-THE Senate was without a
quorum for the greater part of the day,
though the body has business of the gravest
importance to attend to''-Comment is unneces-
sarv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The Tax bill, with all the amendments dis
crediting the bonds Of the State, has passed
the House of Delegates by vote OF IS to 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
BOllY Recovered.

CRIsFIELD, Md, March 24.-The body Of
Capt. J.. w. Nelson, drowned on the 22d off
GreeDpont, Was found to-day and brought
here The Sons of Temperance have taken
Charge of it for burial ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

The last speech of the debate on the Louis
lana resolution in the Senate yesterday was an
earnest protest by Mr.. Bsyard, who presented
the question of what was to be the effect OF the
Senate sitting as an Independent body, criticiz-
ing the action of a coordinate branch OF the
Government. The principle involved was, ID
bis opinion, so dangerous that he felt sure the
the next Senate would expunge tho resolution
from the record. He mentioned the fact that
it was in the power of the minority to prevent
a vote on the resolution, by abstainipg from
voting, and intimated that the question had
been seriously debated whether it was not the
duty of the Democrats to avail themselves of
their advantage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH "a, 1876.

In the u. s. Senate. yesterday, the debate
upon the Louisiana resolution was resumed
Messrs. Jones, Wallace and Thurman spoke 10
opposition to Federal interference in that State.
A vote was then taken upon Mr.. Whyte' S
amendment declaring the use of the United
States forces to be contrary to the spirit OF re-
publican institutions, and it was rejected
yeae, %; nays, 49, Mr.. Anthony's substitute
then came up Mr.. Thurman proposed num-
Der of notifications, which where severally re-
iected. The substitute was then adopted
yeas, 80; nays, %. The resolution as amended
was then adopted-yeas, 33; nays, "a. 1t APP
proves 1.-THE action Of the President in protect
ing the Government Of Louisiana, OF which
W. P. Kellogg is the Executive, and the peo-
pie of that State against domestic violence and
10 enforcing the laws Of the United States 10
that State" The Senate then went into exc
cutiye session, and at its close adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

ANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS-Exlrs
IL Early Peas, Early May Peas, Champion Of
England Peas, Blue Imperial Peas, Tom Thumb
Peas and McLeans Little Gem Peas, received
and for sale by
NH JANNEY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

NOTICE-AlI persons indebted to me for
~ bills contracted prior TO August LIST, 1874,
must settle Thorn. intend to put this elias: Of
Enclosed accounts in officers hands for co!ee'
ton before the 18th Of April
NH l6 r. NJ. LA WSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

ID Extra Early Basssm Beet, Philadelphla
Early Red Turnip Beet, Early Blood Turnip
Beet, and White Sugar Beet-all Of Landretl >
growth-receved and for sale by
NH JANNEY & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

VHEAP SHIRT BOSOMS-Another large
~ lot of those very chesp all Linen Bosoms,
beginning in price at lGsc.
NH % Fl. WlTMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24

VIRGINIA GOODSl
V VIRGINIA GOODS!
Received from the Charlottesville Wooden
Mills FANCY CASSIM ERES, Spring styles
cheap. VIM. N. BERkLEY & sun,
NH 9 "a King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-24
VIM. MURRAY,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

is now in receipt of his SPRING and SU al
nj hR STOCK, consisting Of the latest styles, 10
and tho public. NH 22-lm
u ElS
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-08-28
The Greenback Conyen,ion.

DETROIT, August 25.-Of the number
of prominent gentlemen announced as
speakers at the Greenba Convention,
only Kelly and Horton are in the city.
The Convention organized with the Sc
lection of Il. J. Durant as President,
aud long list of Vice Presidents,
among whom are b. Gratz Brown, OF
Missouri, ID. w. Aiken, of South Caro-
lima, aud II. J. w. Jennings, Of Texas.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, address
ell the Convention. The attendance
though respectable In numbers is not
as large as expected, and can but act as
dampner.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25.-Ex-Senator,
Mat Carpenter, has written letter to
the Chairman of the Greenback Con-
vention Committee, in which he says
the announcement to the effect that
he would address the proposed Con-
ventiOn was unauthorized, and that 1t
was not his intention to be present as
a participant In the deliberations of
National Greenback Convention.
DETROIT, August 26.-The Green
hack Convention has been ably adj
dressed by Wood, of Kentucky, Mey-
ere, of Illinois, Daniels, of Virginia,
Mahoney, of Iowa, Allis, Of Michigan,
and Buchanan, Of Indiana. A series
Of strong resolutions against the re-
sumption OF specie payment at the
time specified by Congress at Its last
session were adopted, when the Con-
vention adjourned. The session was
harmonious and the proceedings
throughout were marked with earnest
enthusiasm.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-08-28

JACKSON, August 26.-The Republic
can State Convention assembled ut
noon, colored delegates predominating.
Considerable delay occurred over the
selection of temporary chairman,
when A. 4. Morgan was finally chosen.
Six counties are represented by doub-
lie set of delegates, which threatens to
delay a permanent organization some
time. The committee on credentials
find great difficulty In deciding the
claims of the contestants. They had
not reported at seven O'clock last even
ing. Little interest il manifested in
the Convention outside of the contest
ing delegates. The lack Of enthusi-
asm is a matter of general comments.
NEW York, August 25.-New York
delegates TO the Cincinnati Initiation
Convention held q meeting last night,
at which speecehs were made by Mr..
Olendorfer, Col. +. A. CoDkling. Henry
Kemp, and others. A committee was
appointed TO draft an address 10 the
people on the financial question.
NEW ORLEANS, August 25.-The Re
publican State Central Committee Of
Louisiana, In its session this morning,
agreed TO reOrgsDize the party on the
basis of al early resumption Of specie
paymsnt; continued reduction in tax
alton free education tn both races I;
opposition 10 monopolies; an econo-
nical administration OF putllc afiaiIEi
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Bnt NJ betNeeh Tho hsmHNge and
Jadioial bopmftmohie 'mnethhR
fnOfe esnft md Acknowledgements n ~
qnlfed N dellho ileif fe'ation W.
oaoli dref than cSlsta IN Vie pres
ont Consultation, This VIII scarce
" be- questioned when We f@all the
litigation " u year ago, IN regard
10 the international railroad bonds
In that case, II will be- remembered,
that one oftbo exoeutiyooiiicors
government refused ~ comply with
tho provisions Of u certain law. A
writ Of mandamus WIS sued out,
and, in tho final trial Of tho cause,
tho Supreme Court IL tho State dcci.
dod that being co. ordinate branches
oftbo Government, tho judiciary had
no authority To compel an official
action to DO performed by an officer
of the Executive Department. 1t
WINS not required TO BIO n LAWYER to
ACC how defective must be IL Consti.
,ution which Delegates no authority
in tho Courts of the State TO enforce
tho laws ma ayainst AN officer of the
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-08-28

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a lady NJ tmyHlle mdidy lies added
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NJ hef balliwlek.
Oo. -. ,..t.. -. I'm,
across tho Sabine river letween Long.
view and Henderson.
M,
nv rIeuell'h uuIH Nen'lnei wants 10
no ol,ronlos Tor answers,
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Inc nIs'h itgment oi lnIhhtryi for
SOME lInie Hhllolen w Nustin, ms
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The Tylcr Reporter prcsGfihes n ten
spoonful of caloinel, mixed la corn
meal dough, for hog cholera.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-08-28

ssmcs m ihe ,oii. IN iahty 6hiy,
oflc6 welsh down sath mogeme6ts
w. afe m The eye N great ahd
happy oiinnge IN ouf system N State
government let MI enterprises
receive n similar impress Rim
inato from our organizations all
that Ia bogus and moonshlne,
and unto together those who desire
fair and legitimate growth. We
must lrampIo under foot u late fun.
gus that hns roig 'cd since the war,
to.witi That out Of every enter
prise, somo men without skill vr
money, are, by some hocus pocuS,
TO realize immense gains. Tho idca
and tho hopo are based upon the
incrcst iroth. Drive out alI such
iallacies aud deal with facts.
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SPAIN.

MADRID, August 24.--The garrison
of the Citadel Leo de urgel, hoisled n
flag of truce yesterday when hOstilities
were suspended. General Lezzarigara,
the Carlist commander, oilers To sur
render OH conditions which General
Martiriez Campos rejects. Negotia-
lions, however, continue and 1t is not
improbable that articles Of capitulaIion
will be agreed to and signed to-day.
PARIS, Aug. 25.--IIunivers announces
the intended marriage of Alfonso, of
Spain, to the eldest daughter of the
Duke dc Montpensier.
LONDON, August 26.-A special says
that Gen. Lizzaraga, the Curlist COM
mander of Leo de Urgel, proposes to
surrender that fortress II the Bishop
and garrison are allowed to depart
freely. General Martinez has rejected
the proposition and still eXacts IN I'M
conditional surrender. The Carlist
commander has twenty-fOur hours to
decide in.
ROME, August 2G.-The wife of Carl
baldi is dead.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-08-28

WE almost envy tho pleasure of
John W. Whitfield, of whom The
HERALD spoke yesterday. He is on
II visit to his brother on Duck creek,
one ofour best farmers. The broth
crs have met but once in thirty
years, and In all that time neither
one has been to the house of the
other. Leaving their native Ten.
nessce in the long ago, their careers
have been widely divergent. Ono,
quiet, frugal farmer in Dallas
county: tho other, after being u SOL
der in tho Mexican war, then u leg
islator in Tennessee, entered Kan
sas in the days that found that tor
ritory wrapt in mantle of inter.
nccino strife. Hc was twice elected
a delegate in Congress from the tor
ritory, and then retired TO Texas
and became Il citizen of one of our
coast counties, where ho was scarcely
domiciliated before tho bugle blast
of war summoned him TO forsnko
wife and children and rally under
the flag of the South in tho mighty
shock wherein thousands went into
martyrdom for the Union or the
Confectionery. Passing from Cap
taincy, by proper gradations, he
worthily attained tho rank Of
Brigadier General. At the final
crash ho once more sought his
home and family on the Navidad, in
Lavacca county.
In the year succeeding tho close
of the war, he was a member of the
Convention called by Governor
Hamilton, under President John
sons reconstruction policy, to reha.
bilitatc Texas Ms one OF the old con-
federation. Since then, till within
u few weeks since, General Whit
field has remained almost as one
who had ceased to be, when the peo-
pie of his district called him forth,
and on tho first Monday of this
month gave him his credentials as a
delegate to represent them in max
ing new Constitution for all Tex
as. In tho interval, he visits his
brother in our county, to re vive
the love of childhood-to bestow
and receive blessings rs become
those of the same flesh and blood.
Blessed be the embrace of the long
separated brothers.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1875-08-28

OSCAR PARISH, for thirty years
clerk ofthe county court of Calves.
ton county-the man of the largest
experience of all men in Texas in
probate mattcrs---is ardently in fil-
vor of restoring our old probate
system, with County judge. Mr..
Farish's experience is worth more
than all tho theories that have been
suggested