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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

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Aahiy
Steamship New York, Philalelph n, % + A
Reed
Schr K w Godfrey, Boston, To Hampshire
and Baltimore Co,l Co.
Schr Nellie c Paine, Boston, t. w \ Sm o,
Schr Gsurge Nevinger, Phiisiel. hra
PASSED Up.
Schrs w D Hilton and Samuel z llsr. for
Georgetown.
Stes nship John Gibson, New Yori, by Hooe
s. Johnston.
Steamer Express, Baltimore ny + A Reed
While lying at her dock yesterday sh. WAS COL
lided with by the Jane Moseiey, but neither
boat was much lnjure!
Schr joshua Bragon, Boston, b. Ameriean
Coal Co.
S,hr Thos Taylor, Norfolk, by j Agrew.
PASSED DOWN
Schr William Morgan and brig Mary
Haskell, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schr Jas Alder dice TOR this port, cleared 1T
Providence 18th.
Schrs Hazzard and Julia K Floyd, for
Georgetown, sailed from Nav Yurk l4lh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

A conference took place at Cumberland, Md,
yesterday, between the Chesapeake aud Ohio
Canal authorities and the boamen and beat
owaers, in reference to the present rates OF
tolls. 1t is supposed settlement WILL be
reached today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

Mrs Sarah Files, aged 100 years aud 5
months, died 10 Clinton county, Ohio, on the
9th instant. She was born in Frederick couo-
ty, Va, and removed to OHIO more than fifty
years ago. She was the oldest person iu South.
arm Ohio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

AtGIoucester, England, recently, man was
fined by magistrate for stealing ride on the
railroad, aud as the man Was very poor, the
magistrate paid the iue himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

The Potomac Agricultural Club of Stafford
has re-orgauiz d. ADD their next meeting will
be held on Saturday, April 18th, at the resi-
dence of the Psesideut, ~ w. Ford, esq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

An important decision was rendered by
Judge Pearson, at Harrisburg. Pa, on Wed.
pesday, declaring the tax on coal imposed by
the act of the Pennsylvania Legislature of 1874
unconstitutional The question involves not
less than $3.50, 900 of revenue at the loves, es,i-
mate, and by some it is calculated as high as
million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

10 the House of Commons, last night, there
Was debate over memorial praying for the
removal Of the judges who sat in the Itch
borne case, and charging them with making
arbitrary rulings against the claimant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

GOOD SlGN.-Rural parties are unanimous
in the declaration that they have scarcely ev:r
seen the forest trees 80 far behind IN putting
forth their leaves; and as late sprIng IS
counted sure Indication generally of good
irui, year, we have everything to hope there
from -FreT0. Neus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

The proprieturs Of two "iortunetelliDg
establishments in Baltimore were yesterday
committed Jail for sixty days EACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

The winter wheat crop is generally reported
to be n excellent condition, notwithstanding the
extreme GOODNESS of the past winter and the
small quantity of soow that fell in most sections
of the cnuntrY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

A stock holderin her Majesty Opera House,
London. has filed petition praying for an in
JUNCTION to restrain the American reviValiss,
Moody and Sankey, from preaching there.
The hearing has been postponed week In
the meantime the preachers are holding forth
in the Haymarket Theatre. Yesterday after
noon their meeting was attended by the Prin.
cess of Wales and the duchess of Sutherland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

French railway receipts for the last week in
March exceeded by million uf francs those u
the same week 10 1874.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

L'Uuivers, of Paris, reports that Prussia has
addressed another note to b lgium 10 relation
to 40 anti Prussiau pamphlet published 10 Ant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

A palmetto tree has been shipped from
Charleston, s. c., TO be exhibited at the Lex
ington, Mass, centennial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

1t will be seen that the Baltimore Presby
terry in session at New Windsor, Md, has re-
jected the overture from Assembly on the ell
dership question by vote Of II yeas to AZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

Counterfeit notes-tens and twenties of the
National Hide and Leather Bank Of Boston
are in circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

Taxes 10 Baltimore city for State aud city
purposes for the current year will be- the same
as iu 1874
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

LoUDoUN COUNTY ITEMS. Sam Ashby and
James Nj. Smith, Two negro men III the en-
posmeDt Of Mr.. Heoson Simpson, near North
fork, in this county, got toto difficulty on
Tuesday afternoon, which resulted 10 the death
of the latter. The two men were hitching up
a team when Ashby told Smith to do some
thing about the horses which be refused to do,
aud cursed Ashby, Whereupon A. seiz.d u
wagoo-strelcher aud struck Smith blow over
the head, from the effects Of which he died
the same night. Smith was from Oalo, and
had only been 10 Lludouu about Two weeks.
Ashby was arrested aud committed to Jail,
awaiting the action of the courts upon the
charge of murder.
90 Monday last commissioners Harrison,
Nolaud and Heaton sold at public salo $50
acres Of land, 10 entloncd 10 the suit OF VermlI-
lion VS. GuIick, aud lying near Aide, 10 this
equity, for SIS 50 per acre, to w. l.. Furgu-
sou Aud on tuesday, Messrs. Nuland, llar
rison and Alexander, commissioners, 10 the
suit OF Harrison vs. Rogers, sold at public sale
"Oakham," fine estate lying about two uilcs
from Mlddleburg. aud containing 5OO acres, for
$40 per acre, to VIM. H. Rogers. Powell
Harrison, commissioner, 10 the cause OF the
Bauk of the Old Dominion vs.. Belkely, sold
Hays" a tract of 1910 acres OF land, lying on
the Mattapoui river, near "Aylett's, in King
William county, Va, for Sc per acre, to b. L.
NoIand.
Rev. j. j. kaio, the recently appointed
Bishop of the Catholic Church, held service III
Leesburg on Sunday. After an interesting dis
course Cd the Divinity Of Christ 10 few ap-
propriate and touching remarks be took leave
Of his congregation. MIR. X had greatly en-
deared himself to bis little band Of followers
here, among whom be has mluistered for the
past eight years with much acceptabllty.
A sou of Mr.. Jacob Workman, living near
Balls Mill, in this county, Was severely bitten
90 Saturday last by dog supposed to be mad.
The young man was at once taken to Mrs. ly-
Ter =, where the famous maidstone was applied.
The dog is dead.
The April term of the County Court, Judge
Ball presiding, commenced on Monday. A
large number of deeds of bargain and sale,
deeds OF uu,t, &c, We're admitted to record.
Monday uight snow fell to the depth OF TWO
or three inches. but disappeared almost rs
rapidly as it fell.
The revival Of religion at the NJ. E. Church
South still continues. Each night the altar is
thronged with peutents = Lom1oun Mirror
CosT OF SENDING MONEY ORDERS. The
following table shows the rates of commission
charged by the Postofice Department, for mon.
ey orders, which may be of inttres, to our mer
chants and Others On orders not exceeding
$40, cents over $40 and not exceeding $40,
10 ceuts. over S2U aud not exceeding $50,
Is cents. over $50 and not exceeding $40,
20 CTS over $40 and not exceeding $50, %
cts. No fractions of cents are to be introduced
in 40 order. Uuited States Treasury notes or
national bank notes only received or paid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

This weeks number Of Llttell's Living Age
has been received, and 10 Very interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

DORA Coal FIELDS. We stated two weeks
ago that Mr.. y. Nicholas, Of New Ink, the
lessee Of these coal fields. was here for 'h- pur
pose of opening the VEINS and demonstrating
the quau,ity. Work has begun, aud veios
shuwlng upwards Of seven feet front have been
opened As the work progresses tn" coal be-
comes more solid. -HurisonJug Old Com
ypou,cp1Ih
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

President Grant will be 6tty-three years Of
age on the 9th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

MEETING OF BoNDHoLDERS. That wing Of
the Cincinnati, Columbus aud lLdIana Central
bondholders who claim that the entire boudcd
Indebtedness OF the road was assumed by the
Penu>y vauia Ra.w,y Company, instead of
S24, OOO0OO as the latter company asserts,
met iu New York on tuesday There was a
long discussion, the purport of which was that
20 compromise should be offered to the Penn
sylvania Railway Company uuIess it was proved
that the contract aud guarantee were OF 20
value committee was appointed to inves-
tigate the matter, with authority to take such
steps as they may deem expedieDt, and to re-
port what action they may find necessary to
enforce the claims of The bondholdrrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

IMPORTANT LAW. Section of an act of
Congress, approved February IL, 1875 to facIl
itate the disposition of cases IN the Supreme
Court OF the United States, provides that
whenever, by laws now in force, it Is required
that matter 10 dispute shall exceed the SUN or
value of So 900, exclusive of costs 10 order
that the judgments and DEGREES of Circuit
Courts Of the intel States may he re exau'-
iDcd 10 be Supreme Court, such judgements
aud DEGREES hereafter rendered sba not be re.
examined n the Supreme Court unless the
matter 10 dispute shall cxceed The sum or value
of $4,000, exclusive Of Gusts. This act takes
effect May lst, 1875
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

A REMARKABLE CASE. "A Washington dis
patch to the Baltimore Sun, says {: 1t is ap
parent that the Beccher trial is having great
deal of effect on persons of weak minds, if not
also upon Others. 1t is said that there are now
two ladies 10 the Insane Asylum from worry
ing over it,and one man. To-day another sub
jcct for the same asylum made his appearance
90 Pennsylvania aveuue, armed with large
banner, on which WAS the following legend :
professionalism is the religion of hell, and |
will disclose to the people the true religion.
Under this we're the names: Luther, Henry
VIII, Bismarck, and Beccher." He was re-
spec ably dressed aDd is we'll kDowo here as
gentleman in the government employ, who
moves 10 hiyh-toned and religious circles.
Around his neck was haugmans moose, and
around his tody was wrapped about thirty FIVE
feet Of thick aud new hemp rope. lie spoke
of the B,echer trial ani its bad eff Cts upon the
people, aud said fit got much worse he intend
ed to hang himself He attracted great
crowd, but not being disorderly he was not ar
rested 1t is said that his friends scut him to
the ASYLUM this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

RICHMOND MARKET, April Is The make,
is without much change, prices being drm, and
most OF the sales IN private terms Prime red
Wheat brought 1873. Coed white Cora sold II,
50, and mixed 81 ST. Sales OF black Oats at tsst;4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. April 18th,
market is quiet and prices are unchauyed
Wheat l25al3' for good 10 prime, and l55.l}s
for choice. Corn S0aS2 Oats 65 40. Rye SUas3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

eru Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

EXTENSION OF THE e. & O. CAMILLA
meeting Was held at WestsI uport on tuesday
evening last for the purpose Of discussing the
feasibility of extending the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal to Piedmont aud Wrsternpor,.
Mr.. p. Hani, of Oakland, addressed the
meeting, showing the oecessity Of K cnsion,
aud was followed by OwentRlordou. Who advo-
Gated he measure. committee was appoint
ed to communicate with the canal authorities
and invite them to visit Piedmont and West
ernport. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, April lG -
There has been some lmprov, ment III the re-
ceipts of Cate during the week, though the ar
rivals are still light and the quality inferior;
good to extra Beet Cattle would command from
j. &c higher ifs ures We note sales 1T 5a6dc per
ID; Veal Calves brought safe per ID, and Sheep
5a7c; live Hogs 91alU1c; Cows and Calves 26a$6U.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

SMALL FARMS 1t is herd for the Virginia
landowners tu realize the altered condition of
of society; the entire revolution in our lator
system, wrought by the war. But the rcsu IS are
accomplished facts, and they should heed their
teachings. The first lessen that We should learn
is that large plantations are no longer profitable.
Labor is so expensive and unreliable hat such
farms can not be titled with success, aud heuce
with few exceptions, are being abandoned.
Thousands of acres are lying idle and unpruduc-
tive Small farms we'll cultivated and highly
improved are demanded by The txigepcies of
the times The large tracts should be speedily
divided and subdivided, and thus the full mea-
sure Of their productveness. Purchasers are
needed, and will come as soon as the deteru :
nation of the Virginia landowners to sell Is
known abroad. Virginia lands are in demand
at rewunerative prices Let the lands be d.
vded and sold in parcels such as meu with
small capital but abundant energies are able 10
purchase, and Virginia will be redeemed from
the ipcuhus OF debt which pow dcpresses every
species of Industry and drives immigration from
our borders The revenues of the State would
be greatly increased aud individual wealth en-
HANGED one hundred fold Chatham Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

spring trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-16

WASHINGTON PREsBYTERY. In the Wash
ington Preshytcry, yesterday, DIR. Nourse ask.
Ell on behalf of the representatives of the
churches in question, who were absent, that
the elders of the Manassas aud Wakesvie
churches be allowed to supply their own pull
pits. The request was granted.
1t was announced that the New York avenue
church had donated the SUN Of LOO, 10 be
distributed amoug the Hernon, Hyattsville,
Balls Cross Roads and NJ .uassas churches.
Judge Drake said that it was not right for
the New York avenue church to lay these fee
bier churches under obligations to it 10 this
manner. Their beuctlctious ought TO 20
through the same chauueIs as those of the 9th.
er churches
DIR. Mitchell styled Judge BRAKES action
concerning the matter one of the meanest and
smallest acts he ever saw in q christian broth
er. aud stated that he had Iopkcd upon this
contribution as the best christian act of the
church during the year
Judge Drake said that DR.. Mitchcll's char
acter cation Of his acts was very unbecomiug to
minister of Presbytery.
The report Of the committee was then
adopted.
1t was decided that when the Presbytery ad-
journs it be to meet Oh the 81 day Of May next,
at the Western Presbyterian Church. at ~
clock a. H., for the purpose Of meeting Dr.
Wills
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-30
A Vermont Curiosity.

Among the natural curiosities of Yer
mont, by tho way, not the least is the
passage of the Missisquoi river through
the Green Mountains This river takes
it's rise from numerous brooks that flow
down from the east side of the mountains;
the brooks running from the opposite side
of the same mountains making the head
waters of the Lamoile river Yet both
these rivers empty themselves into Lake
Champlain not more than twenty-five
miles apart. The Missisquoi runs north.
ward, skirting the eastern foot Of the
range some fifteen miles then turns to
the west through channel that cuts the
mountains, four thousand feet high, to
their very base, and forms not only way
for the river, but for the roads and rail.
way by which communication is alone
kept up between the two sides of Yer.
mont in the north. This cleft, or valley,
lies at the foot of Jay Peak, one of the
three loftiest of the Green Mountains,
and is practicable by easy grades through
its whole length. The contrast between
this route and those more to the south,
through Montgomery, or Eden, is very
striking to those who travel them by car
riage conveyance. In one there is an
easy, gradual ascent from Lake Cham
plain. nowhere reaching more than five
or six hundred feet above the lake, until
the height Of tho land between the Mis-
sisquoi and Lake Memphromagog is
reached while by the oiher routes, the
Green Mountains are sealed through
passes that lift you between two and
three thousand feet into the air - Watch
man and Journal.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-30
A Symphony in Yellow and
Red.

There are no trees or bushes on these
quent creek courses. Looking down from
heights you trace the creeks from horizon
to horizon, not by glistening lines of wa
ter, but merely by zigzag lines Of deeper
color 10 the summer by lines Of vivid
green, in the winter by lines of dark red,
pale yellow, and gray. The bare cotton.
wood trees are gray; the willows, Of
which there are several varieties growing
luxuriantly, are yellow and red: yellow
as gold, and with the sheen Of satin on
their stems red as wine, and taking the
sun as Aashingly. A little marsh filled
with them, and lying in hollow Of the
plain, makes, on bright day, such a
blaze Of shaded and graduated color as
do not know elsewhere. When above
these claret and yellow willow stems
rises copse Of leaaess cotton.woods, of
soft flmy gray, the whitest ever seen, the
combination Of color is at once so dainty
and so vivid that one is amazed that so
subtle an effect can last day after day
Yet there they stand, all through January,
all through February, all through March,
aud through April, we'll into May, per-
petual delight. These are the months 10
which the coloring Of the plains is at its
best. When spring fades the willows,
covers the cotton. woods with light green
leaves, and turns the plains to a pale
olive.green, the landscape becomes tame
in comparison with its winter hue. have
spent winter afternoons on the bluffs to
the east of the town, looking down on the
plains when they were yellow as wheat
fields in August, of as even surface as a
close shorn lawn, and with great belts and
irregular spaces Of paler or deeper yellow
berry.red, clsret, and dark brown, Look.
ing at these miles of shaded and blended
colors one finds the worn.out simile OF a
carpet almost fresh in ones thoughts, be.
cause SO inevitable. Then, when swiftly
moving clouds make play of shadows
upon the carpet, it looks more like sea
There is a peculiar tint Of blue in all
shadows in Colorado. When they are
cast upon snow the effect is indescribably
beautiful A fantastic chariot in mazar-
inc blue glides noiselessly by your side as
you drive; double in ghostly clothes Of
blue steel slips on ahead Of you as you
walk. Thesc shifting blue shadows on the
yellow plains give them wonderful sem.
bance TO the sea under alternating sun.
light and shade.-H H. in December At.
iantic.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-30

To ask postmaster or clerk to put a
stamp upon your letter. is breach of
gentleman would commit. 1t is simply
asking for the use of his mouth as lick.
ing machiDe-a use to which most people
would decidedly object Imagine the
condition Of the poor m1ns stomach and
tasting organs at night after performing
for the community days service of this
kind (which everybody has the same
right to ask that you have). "Sozodont"
could not sweeten either his breath or
disposition.
When your p. NJ. declines to lick your
stamp, don't accuse him of being above
his business, but vote him man Of taste,
and afix your own stamp, or, what is bet.
ter still, use stamped envelopes.
Uncle Sam furnishes most things need.
ful for his chidren's use except govern.
ment spit !-P. o. Bulletin.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-30

An unlucky Frenehman was walking
in the country with friend who possess.
ed a magnificent New Foundland dog,
and incautiously questioned the truth Of
the animals sagacity. The dogs master,
vexed at the slur cast on his favorite gave
his friend a push and knocked him into
q shallow river Turk" Immediately
sprapg in, and seizing one of the tails Of
the immersed mans coat, commenced to
swim for land Unfortunately, another
New Foundland. trotting along the other
side of the river saw the affair. and also
came to the rescue. Dog number two
seized the other tail of the coat and
wished to swim back to his master. Turk
held fast and struggled for his side, and
the owner of the coat cried in vain for
help. AT last the coat gave way, and
each swan proudly home with a piece Of
cloth in his mouth, so that Turks master
was obliged to plunge in himself to save
his friend,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-30
Confusing Effect of the Small
PoX.

was but little over sixteen, and had
returned from school very pretty look
ing girl, with fine eyes. teeth, and hair,
a clear vivid complexion, and rather good
features. The smallpox did not affect
my three advantages first named, but. be-
sides marking my face very perceptibly,
it rendered my complexion thick and
muddy and my features heavy and coarse,
leaving me so moderate share of good
looks as quite to warrant my mothers
satisfaction iu saying, when went on the
stage, "Well, my dear. they can't say
we have brought you out to exhibit your
beauty" Plain | certainly was, but |
by no means always looked so and so
q eat was the variation in my appearance
at different times, that my comical old
friend, Mrs. Fitzhugh, once exclaimed,
Fanny Kemble, you are the ugliest and
the handsomest woman in London !" And
| am sure il a collection were made oi
the numerous portraits that have been
taken Of me, nobody would ever guess
any two of them to be likenesses Of the
same person.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-11-30
Self-Revealed.

"Dip deep thy pen into my heart,
angel scribe, and write, that
May know myself; I will not cry
Nor weep-dip deep; will not start
The angel dipped deep in her heart,
And drew his dipping pen and wrote;
And, though her knees together smote,
hho did not cry, nor weep, nor start.
He wrote one word in many ways,
All quaint, but beautiful, until
His fair white roll was full, and still
Her modest eyes she did not raise.
"ls it all written ?" Even SO,
Behold" She saw not for her sight
Was dim with pain; and in despite
Her woman's tears began to flow.
Then through her tears she looked again,
And saw the word all written fair;
And smiled and sighed, and with her hair
Toyed, crying: "'Love?' but love is pain;
"Yet Thou, dear Christ, hath shown me how
To die for love; let others wear
Life's roses in their waving hair,
| twine Thy thorns about my brow
The angel bent his stately head,
And bade her bless him as he bowed;
"For though my name and state be proud
| am no peer for thee he said
---SciJner jor Deeee,ltr.