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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
Bonds.

New York, April pa Washington dis
patch states that the Treasury Department has
despatched a number Of clerks to London with
81 900, 900 Of j per cent bonds, belug the last
Subscription oil the syndicate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

PoToMAc STEAMERs.-Thc Mary Washing
ton, it is now said, will certainly recommence
her daily trips to Glymont on Saturday next,
on which day the Pilot Boy is also expected to
resume her trips. The Maryland ferry is still
kept open with "a row boat, the donkey engine
of the steamer Virginia not having as yet been
repalreu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

Considerable excitement was created on
Majors Hill this afternoon by a fight between
two men, in a house in Palman's row, during
which, one Of them, a mtn named Smith, was
cut with Il knife. As the scene Of the dlstur.
baucc was in Fairfax county, the parties en-
gagged iu it could not be arrested by the city
police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
TELEGRAPH.
nj Urder.

GEORGETOWN, DEL April 2G.-Rachel An
drews,~ colored, wife Of no. Andrews, was found IN
her house on the outskirts of this town to-day,
murdered by u gun-shoL wound. Her husband
who has disappeared is suspected Of being the
murderer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

PERSONALITIES. VIM. kilsour, Of this
city, has accepted a lucrative office from parties
IN Baltimore, aud, with his family, will change
his residence to that city during the coming
month. The Coloocl's numerous Alexandria
friends thought gratiied at his Frightening
business prospects, are loath to lose him, aud
he will take with him their best wishes Tor his
future success and happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

ASSAULTED AND BEATEN.-Nine negro IN en-
assaulted Richard Fanucn and Frederick Mum
ford on Slater's Bridge, just north of this city
yesterday. Fannou succeeded 10 getting way
but Mumford was caught and severely beaten
on the head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
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The excitement 10 Christ Church yesterday
mOrniDg was Occasloned by u boy who had a
ht-having recovered from which he went to
Fishtown and had another one. That IN st.
Mary's Church last night was caused by Il sud
den stop 10 tic delivery of the serlno and a
| request by the preacher that u young lady and
gentleman sittlUg in front OF him would post
pone further correspondence until after the SER
vices.
A private spelling match is to take place at
An early date between classes from Ice aud
Washington public schools. The public one,
between classes made up from amateur spoilers,
to take place next Wednesday night for the
benefit of the Alexandria Library, is the topic
of much conversation.
A dog which had been left in the drug store
of MIR. Lunt, last Saturday afternoon, would
not wait for an opportunity to follow his de-
parting master by the ordinary mode of exit,
but boldly plunged through one of the pancs
Of glass 10 the door, startling the occupants OF
the store by the crashing noise he made.
A meeting of the directors Of the Janncy Car
| Coupling Co. was held this morning at the OF
fee Of Mayor kemper, but no business OF a
public character was transacted. The general
meeting of the stockholders will be held on
Wednesday next.
10 the U. s. District Court in Richmond,
| on Friday, in the matter Of e. ii. McMurran
and J. p. G. Peters, hankrupts the order
for the assignee to appear anu answer was en-
largcd until the 18th Of May next at Alcxan-
dria.
The Washington and Ohio Railroad Com
pauy had a large force of Iabors employed to-
day in repairing the trestle work across the
outlet of the marshes just beyond the Fairfax.
street depot.
The telegraph line on the Washington and
| Ohio Railroad was extended to Hamilton to-
day, and will be immediately produced to Pur-
~cellvllle.
In the Court of Appeals, on Saturday, IN the
case of Otterback vs.. ~. 4 +. Railway Co,
the motion to dismiss was Continued uutll the
first day of the next term.
The steamer Arrow commenced her Sunday
excursion trips to the fishing shores on the 70
tomac Yesterday afternoon. She had about
fifty persons on board.
The dredging machine was launched from
the old ways at the ship yard last Saturday,
and the large sized schooner Carrie Holmes
was hauled up on the new ways there to day
A large aud lucrative business Is now done
by Mr.. O,is, at Clifton Mills, by the mauufac-
ture of shook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
LOCAL NEWS.

COUNTY CoURr. The April term Of the
County Court, Judge Sangster presiding, was
In the matter Of the application of Henry
". Febrey. for relief of an erroneous assess
mept, application granted.
In the matter of the application OF Thomas
Jewell, for relief of an erroneous assessment,
application granted.
csv deceased, was granted to Robert Marcy,
Who thereupon qualified aud entered into boud
in the penalty of $40O, with Septlmus Brown
as security.
In the matter Of the application of Geo. B.
Marbury, for a license to keep an ordinary, ap-
~nljcation continued.
10 the matter of the application of Patrick
Hynes, for a license to keep an ordinary, ap-
~plication continued.
II the matter of the application of James
Walker, for a license to keep al ordinary, APP
~plioation continued.
K. Kemper qualified as an attorney aud
counsellor at law 10 this court by taxing the
several oaths prescribed by law.
Anthony W. Armstrong qualified as an at
torney and counsellor at law In this court by
taking the several oaths prescribed by law.
The last will and testament OF Charles >.
Stone, deceased, was proved 10 open court by
the oaths of N. S. Wright and VIM. Zimmer-
man, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto,
and ordered to be recorded.
In the matter Of the application Of Maria
Duncan, for relief of an erroneous assessment,
application granted.
Com. vs.. Bessick Jackson, on an lntorma-
ton for larceny; motion to quash information
oyerruled leave to amend information grant
ed prisoner plead guilty to the information
ami was sentenced to ten days In Jail.
Com. VS.. Bessick Jackson, on an inforna
ton for assault aud battery; guilty and ten days
in Jail.
The court doth appoint the following COM
missioners to divide the county into road dis
tricts under a recent act of the Legislature !:
Authenticated Walker and Benz. Austin
MISUNDERSTANDING Titns, G. &. Vande-
burgh and Christopher CASTELAR,; Jefferson
|. w. Hatch, F. NJ. Mills and j. Il. Johnston.
An account of Samuel Birch against the
Commonwealth of Virginia, amounting to
s go, was allowed and ordered to be certified
tc the Auditor of Public Accounts for pay
ment.
The following persons were appointed judges
of the election to be hsld Oh the fourth Thurs
day in May next: Neutrality-suspicious.. Payne,
Samuel Titus and R. g.. Cunningham Jetfer-
son-F. Nj. Mills, N. S! Wright and W. A.
Roe Arlington Robert Walker, Edwin Ball
aud Benjamin Austin. Registrars: Washing
ton-Charles w. Payne; Jeferson-F. NJ.
Mills; ArIington-Robert Walker. Commits.
siouers of Election: f. NJ. Mills, W.. A. Roe,
Charles Payne, Robert Walker and Benjamin
Austin.
10 the matter ofthe application ofC. F. Lee
for a road; Court ordered road to be establish
ed with damages to A. R. Frazier, $4,000; to
l. w. Hatch, $575.0 90; and to G. E. Lee, $3.50.
Reports of L.. Z. Payne, Commission of Ac-
counts, of the settlement OF various 6duclary
accounts, were returned to Court and ordered
to lie.
Court adjourned till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

NUW winter has fingered to daily with May
~ And to soc how The flowers adorn her
Now her freaks and her fashions you'll sec if
you stray
When she whispered the fancies that suited her
mind,
She begged me I'd ever remember
That her feminine fondness most frankly in
clincd
To tie tricks that decked out her December.
With this glad inspiration l earnestly sought
To prove my faith fcrvent and loyal;
So the tip of the fashion recently brought
To the corner Of King street and Royal.
And ah the gay garments above and below
That will strike OH your enraptured vision :
The Clothes, and tho Shoes, and the Trunks /
will show
Will paint you q picture Elysian.
HENRY STRAUSS,
o,1SJn, rnrnor kim ,rd Roval attracts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

AS a valuable remedy for Dyspepsia. Sick
Headache, Torpid Liver, aud such like diseases
we eau recommend DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills.
They are for sale By all druggists al % cents
per box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

STRIKE. The trimmers employed at some
of the coal wharves in Georgetown struck this
morning, and an unsuccessful effort was made
to supply their places with the gaugs employed
at the wharvcs 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

St. Johns Battaiiou-thc Cadets OF St.
johns Academy, were out on dress parade to-
day aud presented a very creditable appearance
as they marched through the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, April 2C, II a. ~.
For the Middle States, clear weather and ris-
ing temperature during the rest OF Monday,
southeast to southwest winds; high but slowly
falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

HoOOD IND conn.,.

COAL COAL
We have now on hand and arc constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, al the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part;
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EASTFRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colllery, es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, and is es-
peclally prepared for family use. Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
sla.e, 22lO lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clsrridge s. Grigg,, corner King and
Royal sts., or ut the yards will be promptly filled.
L. j. MEHAFFEY i CO.,
jy II Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

~ OkSTED DRESS FkINGES.
w Received this day, per express, twenty
pieces of Caterpillar Fringes, in 81! shades, at
twenty five cents per yard, at
ap "a Z. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
I'D l5-lm Corner King ard Royal streets.
DESIR.ABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR

HESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR
~ ga LE.
Those very desirable lots on north Washing
ton street, between Princess and Nroroco SITS,
adjoining the residence of Gen'l. NJ. ID. Corse,
fronting on Washington street ll6 feet, with u
Also the HALF SQUARE fronting Oh north
Columbus street, (parL Of the Same property
above de=cribcd) with " depth Of lOl feet to IL II
feet alley. This last named lot nus u small f!iss@sas1
DWELLING HOUSE on it ut the corner .aaasl5A,
of Columbus and Oroloco streets. The proper.
ty will be divided into parts to suit purch"sers'
he made.
Apply TO the undersigned, nj his Plaster Mill,
near the depot OF the Washington and Ohio
Railroad.
ap INV c.. T. LEE, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

They say business is dull; sugar and coffee ART
selling slowly. Not SO with DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup; We understand our druggists can hardly
supply the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

THE HEBREW PASSOVER last night
began the closing Of the Hebrew festival OF
Passover, concentrating the emancipation of
the Israelites trom Egyptian bondage. To-day
the synagogue was open for service, aud to-
morrow the orthodox Hebrews will continue to
observe the festival. With the reform Hebrews
the festival ends this evening, while with the
orthodox it concludes Tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YEsTERDAY.-The
weather yesterday was clear, bright and COM
paratiyely warm, aud large congregations we're
present at most Of the Churches. Rev. Douglas
Forrest preached 10 St. Paul's Church, morn
ing and evening, at the morning service the
rite ofcon6rmatioD being performed by Bishop
Johns upon twelve persons. Rev. DIR. Packard
preached 10 Christ Church morning aud night.
Rev. Mr.. Mills preached at the M. E. Church
South 10 the morning, Rev. MIR. Waugh hav-
lug been called to Washington to fill the pulpit
of Rev. MIR. Wilson, who had been taken sick
suddenly. Rev. Mr.. Mitchell preached in the
Me. Church in the morning. lu Grace Church
service was held in the afternoon instead of at
night. The services in the other churches were
held as usual, aud by the resident clergy. The
following is a report of the work done during
the day by the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation
1.-The Aims House Mission had a large and
earnest band OF workers present, and the usual
full congregation. Another soul gave her tes-
timoDy as to finding the Lord precious. Auoth-
er star added to the crown OF rejoicing OF the
Association.
"The Jail services we're held as usual by a
small committee. This activity needs more gen.
erous support by the members. Those present
at this service were gratifed by the attention
given to them by the inmates.
1.-THE 4 o'clock prayer meeting in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church was one of the largest
aud one Of the most glorious ever held by the
Association. 1t was truly a season of refresh
iug from on High the most pathetic appeals
were made to the youth present TO give their
young hearts to Jesus, and the prayers were Of
that character which take no denial" lThis
meeting will be held next Sunday 10 the Union
Presbyterian Church,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

NOLLECTORS OFFICE It'll DIST. VA,
" Alexapdria, Va, April "a, 1875.
Notice is hereby given that, on the 18th day
of February, 1875, | seized On the premises Of
Mrs. Il. Travis THIkTY-FOUR POUNDS OF
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO; and on the
18th day of April, 1875, on the uremises of Leon
ard Thorn, ONE CASK OF DISTILLED
SPIRITS, containing thirty"scven gallons.
Cause of seizure, violation Of sections 10 and 36,
act of July 10Th, 1868, U. S.. Internal Revenue
laws. ANY person or persons claiming thenbovo
described property are required TO present proof
of such claim "within thirty days from the date
of the first publication of this notice"
EDWARD Z. WHITE,
ap 2i-3w Collector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26
IMPORTED ONaY BY THE
GUANAHAN| GUAN0 COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA

.n.,s.h FERTILIZER to the Agricultural Community u Smoni Season We dosow
:, M tnn. T9nnnfdence feeling satisfied that the nigh opinion veto rncd and expressed hIse season,
bd IN s Chmnal Constituent has been most satisfactorily poho OUT y Inc lest by winch
III Ertnzeus must be ulgei-hs fte pmnLau'n.
omT Guano on the market tate once but now having continued "im mp tAms1 InS inc summer
our ccW - bno urge and we'll ventilated Warehouses in Petersburg land City Point W are
au. "a 20 NM mr Gusno on the market in a undhin as 10 ync# and freedom from Jumps,
ti oanv manufactured FeriiNr re .- :, ,.,
10 "a on annicstons this OFFICE, OFF on many Of our AJhN IL. Having nong to- conceal
m mr Gmno; but careful inquiry in many cases proves tnt mo cause ny lmr N vas not not wngD
|WnH n tho Guano but tot hose far beyond our CONTROL ehaver ellentyh card hesame
ay 49, Gst indrd Ferinzcr Peruvian Guro,b u tho concErentt Testimony of we lknown
arparss and Planters from Maryland t the extreme Western !ln@m Noth CEohna JUSTIFY
US w Nc mm@Fdhssnnvr expect the continued patronage OF the Agricultural Community, and no 1er-
~, Iu e shared on our part to make
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

LOOKING FOR Tom COLLINS. "A woman
stopped at the City Hotel on Saturday evening
and registered as Mrs. Emily FaIquit. She was
without money and baggage. Yesterday she
was seen several times wandering about 10 the
other rooms ou her floor, and as the excite
ment under which she was laboring when she
arrived was Increasing, and manifested itself
W her constant assertions that Tom Collins. the
man tor whom she was hurting was in the
house, she was examined by a physician aud
pronounced out of her mind. The Mayor be-
.og notified of her condition had her conveyed
w a room 10 the Jail tor medical treatment.
when re.exauined this morning she was lucid
soa stated that she had come from Ohio via
%otauntou, having walked a considerable portion
VI Inc Way, and was bound to Philadelphia,
Were she had a brother. She exhibited symp-
"us OF typhoid fever and her previous strange
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

behaviour may have resulted from the mcntal
alteration that sometimes accompanies that
disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

The Elmwood collar is made so that the cor
ners caunot turn up. 1t holds its shape uade
all circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

OCcoQUAN. -O3coquan having been iucor-
pcrated by the law of the last Legislature has
assumed municipal dignity, the Mayor and
other Corporation officers having been indicted
into their respective positions. The Corpora
ton tax has been assessed at thirty cents on the
hundred dollars worth OF real estate, aud though
the new town has not yet organized u board OF
public words, the way blasting and digging III
the streets and strengthening the building lines
was going on there last week Indicated the ex-
%istence Of a Committee on streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26


Police RRPoRT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since Sat,
urday afternoon: >
Robert Robey, for going. into the house OF
3. Delphy aud assaultiug James Harris,
cutting his head ln several places, was hned ana
bound over to keep the peace.
Emily Falqult, a stranger supposed 10 oe
insane, was seut to Jail for examination.
Warrants were issued for the arrest OF James
Burnett, Lewis Dorau aud two brothers named
Brady, charged with stOulng the house OF MIS-
?. O'Neal, corner of Duke and Henry streets.
William Dudley, colored, Tor walking ABOUT
the upper end Of King street, IN the costume
of a Georgia Major, was locked up IN the sta
ton house.
Two dodgers only were accommodated ut the
station house last night.
FIREs.-On Tuesday afternoon last the
dwelling house on the R~avensworth estate
caught fire from a defective hearth, but the
flames were extinguished before much damage
had been occasioned. Gen. Lee was lying sick
in the house at the time.
On Saturday afternoon last the roof of the
house of Mr.. j. A. Burke, near Burkc's sta
ton, caught fire, but the burning shingles were
soon pulled of aud the fire rapidly cxtlD-
guished.
There we're two alarms in the city yesterday
afternoon one caused by The turutng of the
chimney Of the store of Mr.. Llndhclmer, on
King street, and the other BY the burning OF
the fence around a house occupied by coInrcd
people, on Gibbon, between Fairfax aud Royal
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-26

Exsninet be Anlyses and Letters Of Prof. !. b. WILSON, B4Mmq~i Prof. G WHITE,
Professor of Chemistry UnvTslyrm Georgia: roLF a. 'HNlI' "A"pnAA t""" -
AnpGelC hemury, University Of Pennsylvania"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-11-27

A MAN OF NERvE.-On Monday fore
noon a number of trotters were being ex-
erciscd at the driving park, among them
Eifie Deane, driven by the well known
horse raiser, Alden Goldsmith. The
horses were trotting at lively pace and
were all punched in heap when one Of
Efie's reins broke, and Goldsmith toppled
over backward, and every spectator ex-
pected to see him drop from the sulky
and mangled by the feet Of the crowd Of
horses behind. This tragedy, was pre-
vented, however, for Goldsmith, whose
feet caught in the foot rests Of the thlIls,
recovered himself and then gave an ex-
hbition Of nerve that was most thrilling.
The mare, released from the restraint OF
the taut reins, broke into run and flew
ahead like the wind, leaving all the others
behind. While she was going at this
rate, Goldsmith crawled oyer her back,
until by reaching forward he could get
hold of the snafile Of the bit, and then,
lying upon her neck, he brought her up
with a sudden pull that carried her al
most perpendicular in the air. He was
heartily applauded by all who witnessed
the daring deed d.--Kngston Freeman.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-11-27

CONSCIENCE AS AN AvENGER.-Co
science is an avenger. 1t stands ready
at its post ready 10 vindicate the majesty
of broken law it rebukes sin with stern
voice, and passes it sentence on the trans
gressor; it is mans best friend or his
dreadful enemy. There is torture Of
regret felt for evil deeds, neglected duties,
corrupted minds, and wasted lives, which
in depth and keenness, surpasses all otner
suffering. 1t haunts man everywhere.
Ut is fame kindled in his soul which
inwardly torments and consumes him
1t is an eternal fact that he cannot reject
the guardian care Of conscience, or escape
The pain of the avenging lash. 1t is a
gnawiGg worm which secretlypreys upon
his yitals. Though its aveuging point
may not be felt at once, and though we
may sin and seem to prosper, and absorbed
in the engrossing excitement Of the world
despse demands upon Us until we think
we have conquered conscience, it will
come and have It's debt Of US, and il will
claim Its prerogative; 1t will rake over
the ashes of our Indifference and rekindio
the extinguished fire. In some season OF
thougbtfulness, in some day of disap-
pointment, when our vanity and pride
are thrown down; in some restless hour
when sleep flies from the pillow, when
gain and ambition must fail to satisfy the
heart, that outraged friend will rise up
aId do its Office and lift its avenging hand.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-11-27

How MONKEYS ARE CAUGHT.-How
are monkeys caught? The ape family
resembles man. Their vices are human.
They love liquor and fall In Darfour
and Senor the natives make fermerted
beer Of which the monkeys are passion
ately fond. Aware OF this the natives 60
to parts Of the forest frequented by mon
KEYS and set on the ground calabashes
full of the enticing liquid. As soon as
the monkey sees and tastes it, he utters
cry Of JOY that soon attracts his compan-
ions. Then an orgie begins and in lit
tie while they show all degrees OF intoxi-
cation. Then the negroes appear. The
monkeys who came too late to get fud-
died, escape. The drinkers are too far
gone to distrust the negroes, but appear
to take them for larger species Of their
own genus. The negroes take some up,
and these begin to weep, and cover them
with maudin kisses. When a negro
takes one by the hand to lead him off, the
nearest one will cling TO his brother, who
thus finds a support, and endeavors to go
on also. Another will grasp him, and so
on till the negro leads a staggering line
Of ten or dozen tipsy monkeys. When
finally brought to the village, they are
securely Gagged, and gradually sobered
down; but for two or three days a grad
ually diminishing supply of liquor is Civ
en- them, so as to reconcile them by de-
grees to their state of captivity.