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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS.
Sealed proposals for FOUR MONTHS SUP
PLIES FOX THE POOR'S HOUSE, to be de-
livored to the Superintendent as wanted.
About 1900 lbs Shoulder Bacon.
bbls Extra Flour.
Dbl Brown Sugar. j.
About 40 lbs Imperia..rea
sack Rio Cotf,e.
bbls Eastern Herring.
About 100 bush els Corn Meal
g 81 bushels Mill Feed.
" 20 bushels Potatoes.
Ground Pepper, Ground Mustard, Candles, So
dI, Butter and Lard by the ID; Soap by the ID
and box Coal Oil and Vinegar by the gallon:
Proposals will be received until March 8, 1910,
at my office. The Committee reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
w. A. MOORE. Chairman
NH Std Joint Committee on Poor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
LOCAL kREVATIES.

Among those who will be engaged in the
hshing business here this spring will be MIR.
Coughler, of Frederick, Md, who has already
rented houses, and will conduct operations gu
a large scale.
The Committee on Streets of the City Coun.
Gil met yesterday afternoon and recommended
the repair and Improvement OF the Stone
bridge and the Improvement OF the sidewalk
near the St. Asaph-street depot.
Hon. j. Ambler Smith, from the Commit
tee on Railways and Canals of the House of
Representatives, on the Sd inst made favor
able report on the bill for aid to the Washing
ton and Ohio railroad.
. City Treasurer w. D. Corse yesterday gave
q new bond 10 the sum of $50, 900, made ne
cessary by the late extension OF the time dur
ing which he can collect State taxes
A little child was accidentally run over to-
day, near the intersection of King and Alfred
streets, by the wagon of Mr. Philip Rockford
but fortunately, was not badly hurt.
The Columbia Pioneer Benevolent Associa
tion colorcd society. gave an exhibition OF
tableaux at the colorcd DAD Fellows Hall last
night that was uumerously attended.
The supply of oysters at the dock has again
become exhausted, but nearly all the dealers
have stocks on hand that will probably last un
til other arrivals
Large numbers of wild ducks we're on the
river to day. and many persons 10 foats' sur
rounded with decoys, and in skitts were ca
gagged 10 the sport of shooting them.
The hall Of the truck house Of the Relief
Hook aud Ladder Company has been hand
somely furnished, and meeting OF the com
MANY UiI1 hn hold nero tu-nlpht
The March term of the Corporation Court,
which will commence 90 Monday next, will be
occupied solely in hearing motious and cousld-
eriug chaIcery causes.
The chain gang was brought out at an early
-Four this morning, but was housed again at
the approach of the snow storm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
TichbOrn Again.

New YORK, March 5.-A London letter
says the election to Parliament from Stoke
upon Trent of Dr.. Kenealy, who did not stand
as Liberal or Tory, but was called the Ar
thur Orion candidate, exeites deep disgust.
The, ge uera feeling is that upon his appearance
in the Commons he will be cut aud sent to
Coventry, and that nobody but Mr.. Whalley
will recognize him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
ShiDWrecK.

New YORK, March 5.-A special dispatch
from ST.. Johbs, n. F., says: On Tuesday,
March "a, the ship Violetta, from France to San
Pierre. laden with salt and sugar, was abandon
ed If tbe ice in St. Mary's Bay. Phe captain
and crew were saved. People from the shore
went 10 save the ship, but a northeast gale
scattered the ice and twenty Of them were lost
and twenty-five others are still missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

SPECIAL TRA1N-On Sunday next special
train will be run on the Washington and Ohio
railroad for the accommodation of such people
as may desire to hear the preachers in attend
aDce upon the conference of NJ +. Church,
South, now in session at Washington The
train will leave Leesburg at a. NJ, and will
leave here 90 its return at 4 D. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

AID FOR THE ORPHANS. Mr. +. Snowdcn,
jr., to-day, received from the agent of the
Southern Association for Widows and Orphans,
of Richmond, check for $4UO for the benefit
of the Orphan Asylum of this city, which has
been handed over to the lady managers, and
for which they return their sincere thanks:
AS this has been an unusually hard winter, aud
donations to the Asylum have been few, this
contribution is most welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
DR.. be keyen.

READING, PA, March 5.-The Stauding
Committee Of the Central Pennsylvania Dlo,
cese by vote of six to one refused to coutirnl
the election OF DR.. DE Kovcn as Bishop OF Lii
uois, and Unanimously confirmed DIR. jaeger as
Bishop of Southern Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
EInbezZier.

New York, Mrrch 5.-Jessup 4 Moore
paper manufacturers, have discovered that one
of their bookecpers has been engaged in sys'
tematically robbing them by means OF false en-
tries. His thefts are believed to aggregate
$25, 900. His pane is suppressed on account
of responsibility Of bis parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
Ice Gorge.

NEW YORK, March "a Port Jcrvls dis
patch says: An unsuccessful attempt was made
yesterday to blow up The ice gorge at that
place with giant powder. Every effort is be-
lug made to open a channel IN view OF tho
amount OF property endangered in case OIL 4
hnnh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
Snow.

PHILADELPHIA, March. 5.-Snow commcac-
ed falling here at ll:30.
New York, March ga snow storm setln
here at | D. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
Personal.

New York, March 5.-Ccngrcssman elect
VIM S. King, Of Minnesota, who has been
residing in Canada for some time past, arrived
in this city last evening from Montreal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

BALTIMORE CONFERENCE NJ. +. CHURCH. -
10 this Conference, 10 session in Winchester,
yesterday, the characters of number of minis
tiers were favorably passed upon. When the
name of Jesse G. Taylor was called, he asked
permission to withdraw and enter the ministry
of sister church. His request was granted,
and a letter of commentator ordered to be
given him. When the naue Of b. Il. Smith
was called Mr. S. said that for nineteen
months he had had Government appoint
ment and had lost it. He was one Of the orig
na seven who had voted for the Bishop when
in Washington, d. c., for General Conference:
Laughter, to which the Bishop only added
very pleasantly, intimatipg that he couldno
look for special favors because of that. Mr..
Smith Was made effective.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
March 4th, 1875.
SPRING TRADE, 1875.

NEW GOODS At POPULAR PRICES
We propose keeping very full and com
nlete assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
this Spring, in all departments, and sell at sueh
pt,uo onen;np D. F. BRASHEAR,
NH i No 100 King st., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

PERSONAL Lieutenant Governor Henry w.
Thomas is at home at Fairfax 6. H., and will
remain there until Monday.
General Hunton has not yet gone home, and
will remain at the National Hotel, in Wash
iugton, until next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

Local LEGIsLAToN.-lu the State Senate,
>oIl w Wednesday, bill was passed to authorize
the appointment of au additional commissioner
in chancery for Alexandria.
10 the House of Delegates bill was intro
duccd for the protection of sheep in the county
of Fauuuier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
The TiItou.Beechcr Suit.

New York, March 5.-A bill was introduc-
ed in the Assembly at Albany yesterday, to
enable Mrs. Tlton to testify 10 the scandal suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

Hail aud sleet again this morning, followed
by snow, which continued all day. aud the
ground is white once more.
The last of the wood purchased by the City
Council for the use of the poor has gone, and
applicants now have to do as they do in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
The Death of the Emperor of China

NEW YORK, March 5.-The following is the
most interesting account which has yet been
published, OF the recent illness of the Emperor
of China. His death bad not occurred when
the letter was wrtten. The Emperor was
taken with the first symptoms OF smallpox
Dec 9th, aud By one Of those curious concl
dcuces which Chinese are always looking for,
and to which they attach 50 much significance,
the attack was thought 10 be connected with, or
reIerable to the transit Off Venus on that day.
The Emperor being descendant Of the sun,
nothing could occur to dim the purity of that
orb which would not be porteuteous to its earth
ly representative. Thus the planet, as it cross
ed the sun disk, was kcncd iu size 10 pea,
which in Chinese is called Tan and the pustules
of small pox are likewise called Tan, the char
acters which stand for the two words also re-
sembling each other. Hence to the Chinese
mind a clear connection between the transit and
the Imperial Sickness. Ga the 18th day of
the attack regarded as the turning point of the
disease, great religious ceremonies were per-
formed partly as a Precipitation to the Goddess
of Small pUx; partly as thank offering to her
for the favorable symptoms then apparent. 1t
should be observed that while this fell Goddess
is greatly dreaded and hated, it is the prac-
lice vi llC OuilCSC W dICCb pCSulI1i iCsdlO lol
her and to avoid the use of any expressions
which might possibly provoke her anger. Thus
when any body is taken with the disease which
she persooi6es, friends do not condoie with the
patients which might provoke result, but con-
graduate him. When it became apparent that
felicity was not to have an intccltious termi-
patton, the Imperial astrologers aud physicians
having been consulted, great outlay was made
e. of nj, yUIt 10
palace The most notable of these services
was performed publicly outside Of the Imperial
city, withio the enciente Of the front gate,
where there is a government temple to the
Goddess OF Mercy, and in the presence, it is
said, of 10000 or 90 600 natives, including an
unusual turnout OF women, who were dressed
in the gayest attire. The affair consisted Of
the burning of great number Of cfhgies of
various kinds in houor of the Goddess, who
had graciousy, it vas believed, prospered the
remedies used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
Weather i,rOhahilifieS.

WASHINGTON, March 5, II a. m.
For the Middle States, falling barometer,
northwestcry wials, cold, cloudy weather, slcet
and snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

SALE OF CITY PROPERTY To-MoRRoW. -
Attention is called to the sale of two valuable
dwellings, and a large store house, on King
street. advertised to take place tomorrow, Sat
urday, at II o'clock, in trout OF the Mansion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

No wonder the people have confidence, when
the best physicians are prescribing DR.. Bull s
Cough Syrup 10 all cases OF Cough, Cold, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
The Weather in England

LONDON, March 5.-The weather throughout
Eugaud to-day is fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE FoRTY-FoURTH CONGRESS
FXTRA SESSION OF TIE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 5, lS75.-The open
ing Of the Senate to-day, seemed on all hands
to be admitted as az event Of no little import
ance, and it was attended, Notwithstanding the
unpropitious weather, by larger crowd, both
in the galleries and on the floor, than has as
semblcd there for the past two years
On the floor, besides all the new Senators
were cx-Speaker Blaine, Revcrdy johnson, land
others, the outsiders filling up the entire space
outside the seats.
The galleries were packed as they seldom
have been packed before, and there was con-
spicious abscuce of the negro element. Instead
OF the sleeping crowd of Idle colored people,
which day after day has banked the galleries,
they we're filled with an audience such as usu-
ally grccts the eye that ganccs around the
Opera House when popular favorite is on
che boards. Outside OF every door there was
crowd Of people and the reporters gallery
was ovcrruu with ladies'
Conspicuous among the new Senators was
ex President Andrew johnson and Col. Il. f.
Wilhe:s, the new Senator from Virginia. Sen
ator Johnson was also in his place.
At noon the gavcl fell, and after prayer the
new Senators were sworp in.
A committee consisting Of Mcssrs. Elmunds,
of Vt, and Stephenson, Of Ky, were appoint
ed to wait upon the President of the United
States, and inform him that the Senate was
ready TO receive any communication he might
wish to make Meanwhile it was agreed thai
when the Senate adjourn it be until Monday
next.
A recess was then taken until one o'clock
when after short executive session, the Senate
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
Alexandria, March lst, 1915.

MR. THOMAS B. HUDSON is admitted as
M a partner in my business from this date
The business will be conducted under the sly lie
of E. j. MILLER 81 co. With many thanks
to nv old customers for the liberal patronage
extended to me, ask continuance OF the same
to the new firm.
jan I-eo3m Il. y. MlLhIn'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
Ees n S.9LE SR KE.Tf.

FOR RENT.-BRlCK WAREHOUSE
No. "a King street, next to Leatherland,s
coal yard. Possession given Immediately. Also
STORE No. ia King street, Marshal H Gus
Building, now occupied D.! by II Henry "llo'' o.
NH AIn T, GENTZBERGER s. son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
LOCAL NEWS.

Gas BlLLS.-Probaby there is no one thing
:, the whole range Of household economy that
tands more to destroy the harmony that should
s s,an in that realm, than gas bills, and doubt
isss there are but few in this city who cannot
heartily enter into the feelings of the Balti-
moreans. as expressed in the following resolu-
lions, lately adopted by the first branch of the
Council of their city
"Resu7red By 10th braachcs of the City
Couucil, That the Inspector OF Gas Meters be,
and he is hereby, requested to inform the
Councils by what extraordinary process Of
measurement this most singular and paradox
cal condition Of affairs is brought about-that
M amount Of economy in the use of gas is suf
6eeu, to protect the citizens of Baltimore
AGAINST the yagaries aud tricks of meters, and
against unjust and extravagant bills, it fire.
uuently happening that wheo the greatest care
IS taken 10 its consumption, and actually little
gas burned, these cunning meters, 10 some in-
eyplcabIe way, manage to register larger con-
sumption than when no caution whatever is
employed. aud the utmost confusion prevails
and be it further
Resolved, That 10 the opinion of both branch
es of the City Council the evil 10 question is a
most serious one, and that the inspector be
requested to give the matter referred to him
his most careful and deliberate attention.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

CIVIL RIGuTs. Alexandria, Va, leads IF
the opposition to the Citil Rights bill by closing
her two principal hotels And now, what on
pie who daily visit that great city to DOM.
Y. Commercial.
MIR. Barrett, OF the City Hotel, says those
of them 10 favor of the civil rights law can go
to Helena, Hevitia, Hcilespont or any other
place.
Some travellers leaving the train at the Henry
street Depot this morning, upon being accosted
by the ompibuss drivers, who desired to take
them to the various boarding houses IN the city,
responded that "as there Was not hotel IN
Alexandria, they had brought their dinners
with them" and didn't wish to 60 to board
ing house.
On Tuesday last the negro passengers on the
steamer Keyport, on her way up from Quan
tco. had sole possession Of the dining saloon,
the white passengers declining to eat with them.
ROUGH SHAvE.-A colored man entered
Fishers barber shop, yesterday, and demanded
shave. The proprietor seated him 10 an or
binary chair, telling him that he even did not
sit in the BARRIERS chair. Being seated he was
lathered well, the brush occasionally slipping
into the corners of his eyes. The barber then,
after rulnaging 10 chest produced what must
have been the father of all raz ,rs and com-
meuced strapping it vigorously. The customer,
half blinded by the soap, seeing him handling
the small scythe, asked what he was going to
do with it. and when told that he was going to
shave him with it, said he would be shaved
with any such thing, and hastely rising, seized
a towel, wiped his face. aud left the shop.
Fishers patronage has increased considerably
since the incident occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
1,1,P-5RT.vERsH7I' NOTICES.

HAVING purchased the interest OF Mrs: 81 d:
Ill q, COOK in the firm of HENRY COOK
q CO., the partnership is dissolved, and the bus
mess will hereafter be conducted by the under
signed under the same Dame and style, the new
firm assuming all the liabilities o. the ola;
HENRY COOK.
Alexandris, March lst, 1876
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05
PoLLUTlNG THE WATERS OF THE PoToMAc.

POLLUTlNG THE WATERS OF THE POTOMAC.
The Washington Star says:-Lieut. Cess
ford reports that the citizens residing 10 South
Washington along the river front are 10 great
trepidaton about the state of the water in the
river which emts an unusual and unpleasant
odor. and they think it must be detrimental to
health. II appears that since the river was
trozen over the parties who have the contract
for the removal of the night. soil been dump
ing it into the channel just above the Long
Bridge: hence the stencil. Complaints were
50 frequent that Lieut. Gessford day or two
ago directed officer Shea to procure a warrant
for the arrest of the guilty parties. Officer
Shea states that he applied to the Police Court
and was referred to A. f. Browne, attorney
for the Board of Health, who 10 turn referred
him to the Board of Health. Officer Shea pro-
ceeded to the office on f. street, where he was
shown an order given by the health officer to
Sawyer & Co. to dump the night soil into the
river. This, of course, ended the efnrts of the
officer to put stop to this disgusting, if not
dangerous, business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

FOR RENT-The STORE. No. los King
Es street, formerly occupied by George W.
Eve Possession given i'm mediateiy. For terms
apply to j. Nj. Stewart, SO King street. or
G.. BOYD BARRETT,
feb 25-1w City Hotel.
an FOR SALE OR RENT-The LARGE
ETHREE-STORY BRICK HOUSE, cover
ed with slate, on the east side Of Royal street.
between Prince and Duke, now occupied BY
Rev. DIR. Mitchell. For terms apply to
jan 23-tf CHAS. K. HOOFF.
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THE COMPANY GUARANTEES THAT
vii be analysed before it is offer

Letters o. Prof WILSON BalimG,ei Prof q G WHITE,
Apple Pennsyvania
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

zoo BBLS CONFLUENCE LIME, 8
OOO very superior article, for safe oy
NH a WASHINGTON s. BRO.
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GUANl,AHANI!
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A Genuine Animal Deposit.

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Pt-ntO fcc and rer OF he
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-05

700 BUSHELS CHOICE CLOVER
1OO SEED for sale BY o,, eD,o
NH WASHINGTON u bfO.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1875-08-12

perceived in q hollow two vehicle s
laden with grain; 1 was well armed,
SO there was nothing TO be feared
from the two drivers. then aeeosted
them with confidence, saying, in the
most assured voice, "CItiZens, my
papers are correct; will you shnw me
the road to NeufcnateI ," 1--WE will
not trouble you for your papers, Mon
sieur. We are Swiss the village that
you can just see is the boundary
OF France; it is called Les ALLIE
maOds.'n
Such was the gratifying reply. |
followed the wagoners as far as mill.
The young and pretty wife OF the
miller brought me bread, wine, and
cheese. She bsthed my feet and
limbs with warm wine. My boots,
although new, were cut by the snow
and ice and by the rocks. The skin
was rubbed from my limbs to the
knees, and some louis concealed in 8
belt had made as many holes in my
back as there were coins. TEis WAS
nay condition when | left the mill
with guide to clnduct me u Saint
Surpliee, the first Swiss village in the
Val de Traverse. / there entered u
little inn, whose prOprietors were very
kind. l spent with them twenty
four hOurs, eating excellent trout and
dressing my wounds. | had no need
OF books to pass the time. With my
mind full OF everything that had hap
pened to me in the last month, it was
impossible for me to think of any
thing else. Boissese LecOmpte, the
CapuelIin, the scene with the ruffian
Maure, the little drummer cart, and
toe eordiality with which | was re-
ceived at his fathers house. All
these pictures in the most agreeable
colors compensated me for all had
endured, and caused me to forget all
I would still suffer.
VIsC0UNT DE CAsTELLANE.