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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

Mr.. John johnson, we'll known to all the old
residents of the city, and for a long time past
connected with the street cleaning department,
died this morning. He was iD the ninety
fourth year of his age. He was az active SOL
der in The war of 1912, being member OF one
Of the companies formed at Fairfax Court
House, and slept in the Capitol the night be-
fore it was burpt.
Some colored boys and men went to Battery
Rodgers yesterday afternoon for the purpose
of attacking with stones and having stone
battle with some white boys who were playing
about there, but were prevented from putting
that design into execution by party OF the
residents of the LIST Ward who happened to be
on the spot.
To the Court of Appeals, sitting 10 Rich
mond, on Friday, the case OF McV elgh VS..
Bank Of Old Dominion was further argued by
james Alfred Jones and John Howard, esq,
for the plaintiff in error, and by II. y. Claugh-
ton, esq.,, of Alexandria, for the defendant 10
error.
There was quite a current in the river this
morning, and with it considerable quantity
of driftwood, which the 'ongshoremen were
busily engaged in collecting. The apprehen-
sions of rise in the river at Georgetown, yes
terday, were 80 great as to be the OCCASION OF
some excitement aloog the wnarves there.
The contracts for supplying the Poor's House
with provisions, proposals for which were ad-
vertised for in the Gazette by Mr.. w. A.
Moore, Chairman of the City Council Conn
tee on Poor, have been awarded to the Messrs.
Harlow and Messrs. Watkins, to the former
for the groceries and to the latter for the meal.
The steamer City of Washington was the
only boat running on the Washington ferry to-
day, the City of Alexandria having been tenn
porariy Withdrawn to repair damages sus-
tanned by running through the ice during the
late freeze.
A heavy fog prevailed on the river to-day,
necessitating q continuous blowing OF fog horns
and whistles and ringing of fog bells to prevent
collisions amoug the steamboats, and vessels
that were moving about.
The remains of the late Mr.. Jas. NJ. Gibson,
who married Miss Gertrude Hunter, of this
city, were brought from Washington yesterday
aud Inferred here.
A little girl. daughter of Mr.. George Phillips
was attacked by vicious dog, belonging to
Mrs. McDermott, last Saturday and bitten
severely Oh the legs.
The water was drawn off the canal basin this
morning, and from the Cumberland line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal last Saturday.
The weather to-day has been that of April
warm, cloudy, glimpses of sunshine, aud occa
siona showers of rain.
Bishop Johns will make visitation to War
rentou and administer the rite OF confirmation
10 St. James Church on the Oath inst.
The hen house of Mr. Anthony Frazier, of
the countv. was robbed on Saturday night last
Of searly everything it contained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
Obituary..

PHILADELPHIA, March Is. Major John K.
Breitenback, an old and respected citizen of
Norristowu, died on Saturday last after an ILL.,
ness of several months Deceased was admit
ted to the Norristowu bar February 81, l843,
where he practiced continuously until the war
when he went to the field with company of
soldiers. He was subs, quen.ly promoted
from Captain to Major, and part Of the time
was in com uand Of his regiment He return
ed home and was soon after appointed United
States Revenue Collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

FALLS CHURCH ITEMS. Land still sells In
this section OF country, and the prospects are
that during the coming summer the increase 10
value will be greater than has ever been known
A tract belonging to Mr.. Willis,on Glover,
containing twenty-one or two acres, with COM
Portable improvements was sold to Mr.. Caleb
Clark, FROM New York State, for the sum of
$l0,60O.
Some fifteen dwelling houses have been erect
ed 10 our village during the past year, and we
anticipate that twice or three times that mum.
Der will be built within the next twelve months.
Fruit of all kinds bids fair to yield 10 abund-
ance this season. ''AMITY."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
The North Carolina Railroad.

RICHMOND, March l5.-In consequence of
the recent decision of the Supreme Court of
North Carolina, giving validity to the lease of
the North Carolina railroad to the Richmond
and Dauvle Railroad Company, the latter
company have been actively at work night and
day changing the gauge of the road between
Greensboro and Charlotte, N. c., which will
be completed by tomorrow, when trains will
be run through by the air line from Atlanta to
Richmond without change Of cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
Railroad War.

PHILADELPHIA March l5.-rhere is no
prospect of cessation of hoslilities between
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road Companies, the contest on the part of the
former being carried Oh vigorously, aud deter
miuedly. Meanwhile the sea- pers are said TO
do thriving business, dispensing tickets pur-
chased by them at reduced rates At Harris
burg passengers from the west can obtain a
ticket to New York for S. 60, saving sixty cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
LOCAL NEWS.

Estate ON THE PoToMAc.-We have
ssn thought that there was no more desirable
oi.'. linn for agricultural pursuits than along
loa'I Of our noble river, the Potomac
the oa ;uir nowhere is the climate and soil more
Cerima, To-, ,bsn there or accessibility to market
klnos Lands on the banks of the river are
steaal;tv on which can be raised, not only the
erons of this section, but the most luscious
slsp'' and early vegetables OF all kinds. Far
na without paying any attention to the cul-
w. Of grass or hay, raise, on the native grass
.u'. u, ~ goru. oul feds, cattle Of the common
VI s Wv which sell for good prices in the cities.
w. .re clad therefore to see by the following
W. .,a n from the Maryland Farmer for March,
.ha, attention is being attracted to the land 10
i T;ro;nia 90 the opposite side OF the river
Part Tobacco Times.
During the last month or two real estate
nsscsions on the Potomac have been rather
itiSsIv~iu this respect all is not quiet on the
Potomac 49, :, III w
u,;eht ESQ. gentleman from n. Y of culture
va ssaIl,h b ught fine farm Of about 6U0 ac1 es
s'r sl5, OOU, at Gunston, in Virginia halt dozen
l oi below Mount Vernon, adjoining the nota-
ma r.r., of Col 4. Daniels, whe e, in the spring
u, will nut up Il &c buildings and introduce inn
nroyel stock, in horse, cottle and sheep, with
other improvements.
f.rm of about 30 acres, for which he paye
s. OJO. upon which he will soon put h.e build
n, Va and good stock.
ss,ill late, w. H. Chase esq. has bought a
small farm of Col. Danie.s, at $50 per acre, on
uhich lie has commeeced to make tue improve
II eats. 49, ,
onslity of lands. Much of the lands in this
action, however, have been worn and run
"Vu, they csn be ssily, recuperate1 and rem
deted highly productive by undertaking, deep
moving, and liberal growing and blowing in
Of clover. The deep blowing will break up the
hard pan caused by the successive shallow plow-
iug Of four or five incle. for so msny years, and
allow moisture to rise from below in time Of 8
drought, while the Grover will add humus and
D. S. CT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
Struck Oil.

ERIE, Pa, March ia special dispatch
says that oil was struck at depth Of six hun
dred and fifty four feet Oh farm at Warren,
Pa, on Saturday last. The gas forced the pc.
troeum above the top of the derrick but the
capacity Of the we'll is not yet determined. This
"slrke" deveopes an entire new belt of oil ter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
Reduction in Freights.

PHILADELPHIA, March l5.-The general
freight agent of the Pennsylvania railroad has
published notice to coal shippers, stating that
a reduction of Is cents per 1000 pounds will
be made in the rate on semi btuminohs coal
transferred at the Greenwich wharves to ses-
going vessels destined to New York or south
of the capes. = ~-- ......'- , s-. ~-.-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
Disappearance Of the Ice.

PHILADELPHIA, March l5.-The ice in the
Delaware is rapidly disappearing. 1t is weak,
and honey -combed; some of it is carried off
by the current, but in general the cakes sink
beneath the surface of the water and speedily
dissolve. The gorge in the Schuylklll will
soon be thing of the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
The Centennial.

LONDON, March lO.-A special dispatch
from Berlin to the London Hour says the pa
pers there publish articles notifying persons
who intend to send articles to the Philadelphia
Centennial Exhibition that if it should prove
bankrupt their goods will be liable to seizure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

FUEL THIEvEs.-Persons who 60 to the
trouble aud expense Of improving the streets
in their respective neighborhoods with coke,
thiuk it right hard that the Corporation, which
should do the work, wont even protect those
improvements from the raids made upon them
by coored people, who dig them up and carry
them away for fuel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

The FISHERY But three arrivals Of fresh
6sh since Saturday last were reported at Fish
town this morning-5S2 punches from The
Gums, 255 from Deep Hole, and 800 from
Plum Tree. Among them, were few punches
of herring. They cold at from Is to 40 cents
a bunch, catfish bringing the former and rock
the latter price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
The Port Jervis Ice George.

PoRT JERvIs, March l5.-That their will be
food, few doubt, and there are many who
wish that it would come, do its work and be
done with forever. The amount of property en-
dangered is estimated at between $4,000, 900
and $4,000, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

The LECTURE of Prof. Trip, at Peabody
Hall, on Saturday night, on the cause OF the
Franco Prussian war, was listened to with great
satisfaction by an appreciative audience. Prof
It's lectures are of most entertal0g character
and very instructive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
Reported Shooting ofYoung Men.

New YORK, March l5.-The Sun says let,
ter received by Spanish house 10 this city says
twenty-five young men Of Cuban birth, resident
of Cienfuegos. Cuba, were arrested at their
homes iu that city. by the Volunteers ADD shot
outside the walls without trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The
weather yesterday though cloudy, Was not dis
agreeable, and large congregations assembled
in all the churches Rev Father Fitzpatrick
preached 10 St. Mary's O. urch iu the morning,
Rev. Mr.. Nice 10 the M E Church at night,
aud Rev. Nc. F. Thompson in the Nj. P.
Church Imorniug and night. With these excep-
tors the pulpits were filed by the pastors in
charge Of the respective churches. The follow
ing is q report Of the work done during the day
by the Young Mems Christian Association
'The Aims House meeting was largely at
tended both by committee and congregation
the services were OF exceeding interest. This
work, as reported by the Jealous lsborers III
this field, is steadily accomplishing the .spiritu
al advancement Of the neighborhood.
THE Jail Mission was worked by a full com
mittee, who report the usual work, and more in
terest on the part Of the inmates.
THE clock prayer meeting 10 the Meth
odist Episcopal Church was one OF the largest
aud most interesting ever held by the Associa,
ton. A large number OF the youth of both
sexes we're present, and gave marked attention
to the thoroughly imprisoned remarks Of the
speakers; and the prayers offered were truly
earnest 10 appeal for revival in our midst: !"
This meeting will be held next Sunday in the
Union Presbyterian Church,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

WILD Ducks. Large numbers of wild ducks
were killed yesterday and the day before 90
the river near this city aud 10 Hunting Creek.
They were mostly red necks and shufhIrs. But
few canvas backs are now killed, nor are they
sought after with as much avidity as formerly,
for instead of $3.50 and sometimes even as
much as SIS pair, the price they used to bring,
they now meet with dull sale at as low a
price as 81 a pair,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

Stop that coughing. if you do not it may
kill YOU. A bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
ouy costs you IS cents, and its timely use may
save your life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

@- NoTIce.-Lsdy Florence, Clsirvoyant,
desires to notify the public that she has sutici-
emily recovered to see all who may wish to con-
suit her al 81 Duke street Fee 81 90.
mar 10-lWx
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

Travellers should not put up with the badly
washed collars that are sent to them by hotel
laundries, but wear the Elmwood, which always
looks we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

SOLDIERS CEMETERY. The u s. Govern
ment are dissatisfied with their title-a cou-
veyauce for ninety nine years-to the Soldiers
Cemetery, near this city, and wish to make it
one of fee simple. For this purpose an agent
was here on Saturday last, but IS the property
is 10 Fairfax county, the city has nothing to do
with it. 1t is understood the matter will be
brought before the Council at its next meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

THE Nun FLOWER. 10 beautiful bouquet
sent from abroad to lady in this city yesterday
were two Nun Flowers perfect specimens Of
rare floral tribe, and presenting an exact and
striking representation of classic female face
partially concealed By the headdress OF nun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

WASHINGTON, March Is, II a. N.
For the Middle States, falling barometer,
southeast to northeast winds, warm, cloudy
weather and very heavy rains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

LAWs-Tbe following acts Of the Legisla-
ture have received the approval of the Cover
nor and become laws For the relief OF Henry A.
Crump, OF Alexandria; to Incorporate the town
of Waterford, 10 Lpudoun county, to incorpo
rate the Grand Lodge of the Independent
Order of Good Tempars of the State of Vir
GINA; aud to amend section sc, chapter 172 of
the Code, in relation to notices Tor taking de-
nositiOns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
WEATHER DEMONSTRATIONS. This day,

WEATHER DEMONSTRATIONS This day,
Apno Domiui, March 18th, 1875, terminates
the traditional six weeks probation Of ye
ancient Ground Hog. 10 morrow morning,
according to programme, he will emerge from
his subterranean hiding place, shake the &C,
cumulated dust from his bristling name, and
winking few salutatOry wlDks to the gorgeous
orb Of day, set out at once, without further let
or hiudrauce on that long uninterrupted pill
primmage whittier 20 'feilah" knows and no
"fellah" can tell. 1t is presumed, however,
that be will steadily pursue the beaten path OF
all bis sagacious ancestors, and never once have
cause to repent OF a premature evacuation OF
his winter quarters We sincerely trust that
alter having waited so long to begin his per-
ripgripa,ions he may find his way unobstructed
BIZ frost or snow that he may bask in plenty
of genial sunshine, and right soon be continu
ousiy RECALLED by the ''singing of birds and the
voice of the turtle heard 10 the land la this
connection it may not be amiss to mention that
that other no less time honored, aud no less
accredited prognostication OF the weather, the
Frog awoke for the first time from his win
ter slumber on the 24th OF February and sound.
ed the first advance notes OF his prospective
Spring time serenades, but Was soon driven
back by stress OF weather" to his coy den,
whence irrepressible aud uuterri6ed, be again
emerged on the 9Th of the present month, and
resumed, with holder and more confident voice,
his little jubilee % the evening Of the l0;h
jack Frost again drove him back to bis refuge,
but the very next day he was again Oh the ram
page and has cootioued out to this time, and
accordiog to the tradition of the learned
in such matters, be will, from DOW hence
forth, having emerged the third time from
bis lair, after twice retrcating, on acc unt OF
stress OF weather, be permitted to pursue ad
bitum the course of his inharmon.ous, but
ever welcome, nocturnal warnings. We are
not of the number who put much faith 10 signs;
however We are inclined, just for this once, to
take these two oracles 90 trial and test their
presoieoce of weather N alters, but shall hold
them to strict accountability for aoy failure of
their "Old Probabilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

The alarm of fire between seven and eight
O'Clock last night, which brought out the fire
department, was caused by the explosion Of an
oil lamp 10 the house of Mr.. William Ham
pperdioger, on Prince, between Payne and
fsyette streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

UPPER CEDAR POINT LIGHT-lt is under
stood that the Light House Board contemplate
moving the light house from Upper Ceder
Point to Port Tobacco Shoals. Such a change
it is said would be unsatisfactory to all naviga-
tors of the Potomac. They desire that the pre-
sent light at Upper Cedar Point be allowed to
remain where it is, and that an additional light
be placed upon Matthias Point. - Port Tobacco
fines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

ST. PATRICK Day w eduesday next will
be St. Patrick's Day. 1t will be celebrated in
this city by an address upon the life and char
acter OF Ireland's patron saint, 10 St. Mary 8
Church at half-past seven O'Clock, by Rev.
Father Fitzpatrick, Of Gonzaga College, Wash
iugtou, at which the Catholic Beneficial Socie-
ty and the Knights OF ST. Patrack, 10 regalia,
will be present, and after which the last named
order will give bauquet 10 the hall 10 Har-
lows building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

BLUFF PoINr.-The recent break up of the
Joe in the Potomac lid considerable damage on
the lower portion of the river. Plowden's
wharf, the we'll known landing for the steamers
plying between Washington and Baltimore, was
Yictim, the greater portion being torn away,
as heretofore stated 10 the Gazette. The
Washington Republican of this morning says ::
ut is purposed to change the landing to Bluff
Point, few rods distant, when the store that
was at Plowden's, under the charge Of Colonel
Freeman and bis son Ernest, will be removed;
Bluff Point is the property of Mr.. Edward
Wheeler, DR.. V. Shion and George Miller,
who intend 10 make it a resort for the summer
months, and regular landing for the Balti-
more steamers An effort is being made to
have poslofice established at the Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

PRAYER GRANTED. -Frede rick Mongo[, a
native of Nassau, Germany, but for long
time past resident of this city, and during
the war gallant member of the 18th Virginia
Infantry, q. S. A., died yesterday afternoon,
after short illness. His wife died about Two
weeks ago, and at her grave be prayed that the
Lord might speedily take him also, His flu
neral will take place tomorrow afternoon from
the house of Mr.. e. Krieg, opposite the mar,
ket house on Royal street, and will be attended
by the German Benevolent Society, of which
he was member, and also by his old compan-
ions in arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

Mt. VERNoN.-Some of the Richmond
papers are strenuously urging interference on
the part of the Legislature to prevent the fur
ther exercise of the monopoly enjoyed by the
steamer Arrow 10 landing passengers at the
wharf at Mt. Vernon, and contend that it
you'd be- to the advantage Of the Mt, Vernon
such monopoly brok,n up; but the Enquirer,
which was severe in it's censure of the Associa
ton on Saturday, in its issue of yesterday says:
From information Of the most uuquestioned
character We have no hesitation 10 saying that
our article censuring the Mt. Vernon Associa-
ton was based upon an entire misapprehen-
sion of the facts. We thought our Informant
ip all respects trustworthy, but find that the
case was wrongly presented to U.S. Facts have
pov come into our possession which put an
entirely different face upon the whole matter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15
EEDSl

SEEDS SEEDS, SEEDS
large supply of D. NJ Ferry & Co.'S. supe-
rior Garden Seeds just received by
NH i2 HENRY COOK & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

II AIDES CLOTH CLOAKS-Only a few
IL left tn. late styles. to be closed out at great
reductions. Every article in our large stock to
be sold.
feb 10 ROBI. u. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

COUSED PIGS FEET and PENNSYLVA-
y ETA APPLE BUTTER received this day
and for sale by
ian 81 DAVI q dAhMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

A GOOD LINE OF LAMPS AND FIX
n TURES, House Furnishing Goods, and
full stock of all articles kept in Queensware
store, for sale at reduced prices, for cash, at
GEO. W. FRANCIS,
dec2 I57 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

TURKISH PRUNES just received and for
l. sale low by
feb u y. u MILD U N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

CYRUPl SYRUPSl-SilverD rips, and Mer.
y chants and Knights Syrups, just received
and for sale at low prices by -
W. A. JOHNSON,
NH g Corner Pitt and queen streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

T ARGE SPLIT LABRADOR HERRING,
IL Round Shore Herring, and st. Johns Ale
wives, just received. m
dee K. b. LA WSON q W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

VALENCIA ORANGES and MESSlNA
Y LEMONS for sale by
mh9 j. q. MlLBU ny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-15

rRANBERRIES just received by
feb 10 j. G. MILBURN.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-12-04

THE SPEAKERsHIP.-That the Speaker
Of the Congress about to assemble in
Washington will be Democrat has been
certain since it was known that party
would have majority in the Lower
House. The prominent candidates for
the position are Hon. Sam Randall, Of
Pennsy lvania, Hon. S. S. Cox, of New
York, and Kerr, of Indiana, with the
chances slightly in favor of the latter,
according to newspaper reports, although
il is possible that an entirely new man
may be elevated to the position as a com
promise candidate. For while it was
advised that Republican memb bers unite
with the minority Democrats and vote for
Kerr on account Of his hard money prin-
cples, but if such an arrangement had
ever been seriously contemplated, it now
seems to be off, as Kerr has stated that
he would not form committees according
to his individual opinions on the financial
question, but to conform with the views
Of the mnjolity. Latest Washington
advices state that all the candidates were
there actively canvassing the situation.
II is now eighteen years since the Demo-
cracy elected a Speaker, James l.. Orr.
of South Carolina, (recently deceased)
having been elected to that position by
the Democrats in December, 1857, and
and served until March, 1859, since which
the place has been filled by Republicans.