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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

TIE CENTENNIAL Attention is directed to
the circular Of Gen. Lee elsewhere in to-day 8
Gazette. Ii Virginia is to be represented at
all 10 the Philadelphia exhibition, the duty of
taking care that she is properly represen ted
dcevolves upon all her people. and it is to be
hoped that the circular alluded to may receive
prompt and liberal response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

RoBBERY.-During the absence of the fami-
ly of Mr.. VIM. NJ. Young, on Saturday last,
the dwelling house of that gentleman, in Alex
andria county, was entered by thieves and rob
bed. The thieves succeeded in getting short
distance with their plumber, when they we're
frightened by the arrival of some of the family,
aud made off with only a buffalo robe aud a
lew articles Of bedding, leaving the rest in the
field, adjoining the lawn. No clue to the rob-
berry has been discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07
CANAL NAVIGATION. -Oue BOAT is still on

CANAL NAVIGATION. -Oue BOAT is still out
1t belongs to the American Coal Company,
aud as soon as it arrives and departs, which
must be within day or two at the furthest,
the water III the Alexandra canal will be let
Oft aud navigation be suspen ded for the winter.
Several boats are still due at Georgetown, and
the probability is that the water in the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal will not be drawn off as
soon as that 10 the Alexandria canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

CALICO TEA PARTY.-The managers of th e
Calico Tea Party to be held at Sarepta Hall
next Friday night, for the benefit of the Alex
andria Library Company, met at the Library
rooms last night, and completed their arrange
inents Tor the proposed entertainment. Dane
Ing will commence promptly at nine o'clock,
aud the German at half past twelve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07
POSTMASTER OF THE House OF RrpREsr

ATIvEs.-The Richmond News says:
Captain James M. Steuart, of Alexsndria,
having been nominated by the Democratic cal
Gus Saturday night, will be to-day elected Post
master of the House of Representatives Some
good old fellow, years ago, lid that the Lord
could have made better berry than the straw
berry, but he didn't SO He Nigh. have made a
better man than Captain Jim Steusrt," but we
have not yet met him in our pilgrimage through
this vale of tears. lie will make a faithful,
courteous and popular officer, and the Demo.
cratic party has done itself honor in honoring
such q man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

HORSE CLIPPING. The operations of a
morse clipping machine at Chatbam's livery
;;saoIe, yesterday, were observed with much
interest hut" by an admirlng crowd. The poor horses,
aG;"eVer, didn't relish the removal of the COW
thsiug provided for them by nature, to protect
'uem against the wintry YEA Their.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

Physicians recommend Dr. Bulls Cougl
Syrup when all other medicines fail, as Ger
tain cure for Bronchitis Sore Threats, anc
Coughs or Colds of long standing For sal,
by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

FIRE.-The postofice at Markham, Eau.
quler county, came near being destroyed by
lire through the carelessness of somebody, who
placed box of hot ashes on the front porch,
Saturday night last. The porch caught, and
the floor and posts thereof were well-nigh con-
sumcd, when the fire was discovered by Mr..
Alfred Gable, whose operate explanations
broke the stillness of the night, and brought
the neighbors iD crowds to the scene of the
"conaagration." Let the Markham postmas.
ter remember the fate of Chicago, and be more
particular where be places hot ashes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

PROPERTY SAIE.-It is understood that the
pp'Opefty at the head Of King street, known as
lI rsI Grove, containing four acres, with a
NJ . mouse thereon, has been purchased by
''' Seller Blouse, for the SUN of 81, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07
Weather Probabilities.
WASHINGTON De.

WASHINGTON, Dec. I, II a. N.
For the Middle States, stationary or falling
barometer, increasing northerly winds, foggy
weather, with rain or snow, aud stationary or
higher temperature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

OLD STUDENTS. "A meeting of the Society
of Old Students OF st. Johns Academy was
to have been held at that Academy, last night,
but as only five members were present, it was
Indefinitely postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07
LOCAL ITEMS.

A FRAcAs.-About IL o'clock last night q
niece occurred at the new restaurant, on Royal
street, opposite the market house. Three
members of the New York merchant marine
At that time entered the saloon to pipe a
lager and discuss the Postmastership, which,
for the last FIVE or six days, has been the prln
cipal topic of conversation, and while there
fancied hat they bad been insultsd by tour or
FIVE olners, who likewise had the Postmaster
ship down to 6ne point Words succeeded
scowls, followed by blows aud blood. Several
members of the Owl Club" were pres
eut when the difficulty began, one of whom
exclaimed ''dominixey" and another called q
sweep, and away they swept, upon the prin.
ciple that self-preservation is the first law of
that direction was unfortunately prevented by
a high plank fence guarding the premises in
the rear, that barricaded their retreat, and all
attempts to scale which were vain, and resulted
in the parties falling back disheartened, and ex-
hausted, upon the inner side. AT this juucture
the cry of DOG" was raised among the disor-
ganzed and demoralized non combatants 10
the yard who rushed back to the scene of the
fray, preferring to suffer mans inhumanity
to man, than the reckless assault of vicious
masiff, whose premonitory gutteral growls
admouished them that be was about to
indulge the natural propensties Of his race,
aud put his mouth into the melee. The pro-
prleor Of the establishment resorted to entrea-
ties to obtain cessation of hostiIities, which
had now waxed warm, but finding persuation
useless, concluded to follow the renowned tao
tics of Kaiser Wilhelm and conquer peace,
so he brought down ponderous blow of
such crushing force upon the heads of two
of the beigerents that they stood not
upon the order of their going but simply,
Smiled sort of sick,y smile,
And curled upon the floor,
And the subsequent proceedings
Interested them no more"
The immense amount of bloodshed was en-
tirelv disproportionate to the blows, and the
unfortunate wounded, TOO weary to escape, be.
came captlves t. the police, and were comfort
ed at the station house hospital, the "Ow
Club in the meantime wandering to a more
secret bower to indulge in their pleasant, inof:
enslve game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07
The Markers.

New York, Dec. 7.-Stocks dull. Money d,
Gold lat. Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat
rather more steady, Corn shade iirmer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

Henry Lewis was cut on the head and thigh
with razor by James Gaskins, both colored
boys at Fairfax Court House last Satu rdsy night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

ENIRST NATIONAL BANK OFALEN'A A.,
- Alexandria, Dec. Z 1870
The annual election for Directors of this Bank
will be held at the Banking House, on TUES
DAY, January 18th, 1876, between the hours Of
II and O. clock
dec 7-wtJl0 CHAS. R. HOOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

Gs- NoTICE.-A regular meeting OF the Co.
lumbia Sun Fire Engine Go. will be held Wed.
ne3day, Dec. 8, 1875, at Il o. clock
1t T. W. WHEAT Saotv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

POLICE REpoRT.-The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
Thomas King, for assau'tiog Ella Posey, both
colored, was put on the chain gang by Just ice
May to work out the amount of his foe.
A colored man, name unknown, for driving
his wagon against that of the Messrs. Lindsay,
and breaking it, 10 his haste to reach the Wash
iugton ferry boat, was discharged by Justice
Padgett, upon the payment OF damages and
costs.
Scphe Thompson and Fred. Harris, charged
with cutting Tom Diggs, all colored, last fall,
surrendered themselves, DOW that cold wealth
has commenced, and were locked up for exami-
nation.
Seven dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

CHANGE IN RAILROAD HOURS. The Wash
ingtou Star OF yesterday says: 1.-The late Or
der directing the government departments to
extend their Office hours until .. m, instead
OF p. M, as heretofore, is incouveuient to
clerks who live along the line of the Washing
ton and Ohio Railroad 10 Virginia. A COM
mttee of clerks has already waited on Presi-
dent Mckenzie, who agreed to change the
time of the departure of his afternoon train to
accommodate them. The Washington aud
Alexandria Railroad authorities state that they
have no authority to change the schedule, and
that the authorities 10 Baltimore must be con
suited in reference to it before any change can
be made. The clerks will, therefore. send a
committee to Baltimore to consult with the
Baltimore and Potomac officials. Should they
not succeed in effecting the change proposed,
most of them will be compelled to move to
Washington.
The Alexandria aud WASHINGTON Railroad
officials made the asked for change yesterday,
the local train leaving the Sixth street depot
at AGO p. 10. instead Of at 4, as heretofore,
and will continue to leave at that hour. The
trains 90 the Washington and Ohio Railroad,
run so as to connect with the trains on the A.
w. K f., the train that has heretofore left
here at 4:l0 p. m. having left at 4:3O this
afternoon, and will hereafter leave regularly at
that hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

MANIOCA, for Pudding, Jelly, Blanc
VX1 Mango, &C., for sale by
nov % GEO McBURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

THOICE UNCANVASSED SUGAR CUR.
~ ED HAMS just received by
oct II j. g. s L. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

4 MOTHER SUPPLY OF SMALL HAMS
"A just received by
nov lS i c. & MIIRIIRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-07

100 BUSHELS PRIME TIMOTHY
lOO SEED. THOS. PERRY,
sep IL II King st-e"t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
5uoex to ADVERTISEMENTS

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BANKINO-HoUsEs AND BANKERs-Ienh fuge-o'n
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HoRSEs CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &C.-AWM fdge-Su
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
MISPLACED SENT MENTALITY.

Judge Mexican has given a decision in the
case of Ann Eliza Young against the Mormon
Prophet that may gain good deal OF thought-
less applause for him, but which the judicious
cannot approve. The essential point is very
simple. This woman, having husband Nv
ing, and knowing that Brigham Young had
wife living married herself to him as one OF
his half-hundred spiritual wives, cOncubines'
or whatever they may please to style
themselves. She thus disobeyed the law,
committed a crime against her husband, against
Brigham Young's lawful wife, and a gross
Offense against natural decency. lt occurred
to her, some years afterward or was sug-
gested to her by lawyers, that she could make
money by suing the polygamous prophet Tor
divorce and aimony. Her marriage had not
shadow of legality She had no more claim
on Young than any other loose woman has
upon her paramour. The suit was simply one TO
levy blackmail, and has been successful Judge
Mexican, whose zeal against Mormonism clouds
what little Judgment or knowledge of law he
has, orders that Brigham Young shall pay
this improper woman $4,000 of counsel fees,
and $4,000 of almony pending the decision OF
the suit.
This is, translated into English: This
woman has committed adultery; has forsaken
her own husband and lived in lewdness with
another married man, and Judge Mexican
finds this act so meritOriOus that he
thinks the shameless creature should
have S125OO for it. We do not ask any
mercy for Brigham. lie should be dealt
with according to law. Whatever legal means
shall be most effective against his vulgar inn
posture should be taken. But 10 make the
United States Courts reflect the impulsive
sentimentality of weak minded zealOts so far
as to put premium upon the immortality OF
those indecent women who swarm In the
harem of the impostOr, is foolish and dan
gerous way of dealing with great evil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
IATPLLICENT CHARITY.

Those of our readers who are interested in
hearing of charitable work iutclligently aDd
earnestly prosecuted will be gratiiied il they
attend tlIe Third Annual Meeting Of the State
Charities Aid Association which is to be held
this evening at Association Hall. Mr. William
Cullen Bryant is to preside, ana the character
of the addresses TO be delivered may be in
ferred FROM the names OF the Rev. DR.. Adams,
DR.. Potter, and Judge DAILY, WHO are among
the speakers Our columns have already borne
frequent testimony TO the value of the
work which this Association is carry
ing on. 1t is one Of those organi-
cations which by their aims no less than by
their membership, claim Che Immediate favor
and confidence of all intelligent a1d charlta-
BILE people. Its purpose is not merely to aud
one more to the numberlcss benevolent Organl-
cations among us to further subdivde the con-
tributiOns and confuse the sympathes OF the
liberal. 1t il rather to cooperate with the
officers of the State and Of the counties for
the fuller accomplishment Of the ends to which
the public charities are directed, and for
the rectifcation of those abuses which
inevitably grow uD In all state lnsti-
buttons. 1t aims "to insure more
faithful and efficient administration of our
"pauper system :" and also, by stud, ing the
workings of that system to provide for its
gradual improvement. The Association COM
prises many Of the most experienced and cul-
tivated minds in the city, ladies ana gentle
men who have devoted years of study and
practical labor to the organization of chart
ties The list OF membcrs-all OF whom are
actively engaged in the work-shOws how
strong an interest is felt in the purposes of
the Society in the best social circles.
The work of the first three years has been
highly encouraging. Twenty-six local COM
mittees have been already organized, and it is
intended to extend these organizations through
out every county of the State. The revolt
ing practice of farming out the paupers to
the lowest bidder has been broken up in
Queens County. The establishment of the
Bellevue Training School for Nurses is
due to this Association. The distribution of
reading matter to the Hospitals is one branch
of their work. The removing of children from
the degrading associations of AlmshOuses, the
discriminating relief of paupers, the adOp-
ton of measures to harmonic official
and vOlun teer aid. are all comprised in
their plans. The Association requires very
little money in comparison with the extent
and scope of its purposes. Ten Thousand
Dollars is all that is now asked for. We
need only to read the lists of officers and
members to be sure that every cent contributed
will be used with scrupulous economy and the
highest intelligence; and those who attend the
meeting this evening will learn what results
have been reached with comparatively little
expense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
THE VOTE on THE FORCE BILL.

The citizen who fails to give the vote on
the passage of the Force bill a careful analy-
sis will miss some very suggestive reading
When we say that the list of those voting
in the affirmative contains the names
Of not single one OF the men who,
in the historic days of the Republican party,
were reckoned among its leaders or promi-
nent members. we have not told the whole
story. Indeed, the only prominent Admins
tration men on the list are those whose prOmi
ne nee has been unenviablc if not discredtable
to the party and themselves. We need not say
anything of Mr. Butler of Massachusetts, But
our eyes catch also the names of Mr. Sypher
of Louisiana, Mr. Butler of Tennessee, Mr..
Hays and Mr.. White of Alabama, Mr.. Platt
of Virginia, Mr. Cessna of Pennsylvania, Mr..
Cobun and Mr. Shanks of Indiana, and Mr..
Walls of Florida. These, with Mr.. Tremain
of Newly York, who in 1851 joined with the
Tweddle Hall meeting in denouncing coercion,
and declaring that if war were to be ipau-
g,lrated it should begin at home, are the men
who appear in the van of the Administration
party in its new revolutionary career.
The carpet baggers, as was to be expected,
present solid front in the Affirmative, for it
is a measure of their own devising,
and it's passage and enforcement pre-
sent their last hope of regaining the
power which they have lost at the
polls. On the other hand, it is worthy of no.
tce that the native white Republicans from
Southern States stand with Hawley, Garfield,
Phelps, Dawes, and the ADLER and better Re-
publicans from Northern States in OPP
position to the war policy of the
Administration. Yet the white Repub
leans of the South whose names thus
appear are the men of all others in that sec
ton who have suffered for the cause of the
Union in times past and who are now the
best judges of what is required to restore quiet
and preserve Republican institutions. OF this
class are Bromberg of Alabama, Smith and
Sener OF Virginia, Crutchield of Tennessee,
Lowndes of Maryland, and Smith of North Caro-
lima. OF course the negro members supported
the bill, following the lead of the carpet-bag-
gers, and the well known will of the President.
1t is curious, also, to notice how many Ad-
ministration men voting "yea' on this ques-
ton supported also the Texas Pacific subsidy
job and the plan for changing the rules so as
to open the door at the heels of the session to
the hungry lobby for the scores of other jobs
they had in hand.
But perhaps the most interesting and only
c0nsoling fact about this vote hangs upon
the discovery that so large a proportion of
the gentlemen who voted for the Force bill are
nearing the close of their Congressional career.
Their constituents had found them out before
we did. 1t is indeed remarkable that of
the one hundred and thirty-fve Republi-
cans who voted for this infamous meas-
ure. az many as ninety-six, or more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
/, MYSELF.

81 have not loved the world nor the world
"me." said the Cynic Poet, but he merely
meant that he had keen appetite for censure
and was fond of being abused; nor is there
yet any lack of men who would rather be
spoken i'll of than not he spoken of at all.
This love of prominence is quite compatible
with some virtues, and, indeed, is sometimes
promotive of whatever virtue there may be in
works or words. There is no harder task i'm
posed upon us than to keep our real merit
and accomplishment separate from the praise
which may be accorded to them. IL is the
crown Of noble nature to love the heroic of
any sort for its own sake, and to find its cost
lest reward in self-approval and the satsfac-
ton of genuine achievement Bat between
this and diseased desire for the plaudits of
all, from the groundlngs to the gallery gods.
there are many degrees of strength and of
weakness. There are those who care too much
for the bubble of reputation, and equally those
who miss decency and urbanity by caring too
little. Here, for instance, is man who is
always walking up aud down like peacock
in the sun, for all eyes to gaze at. Doubtless
he has his little dexterities and abilities, quail
tiles usually deemed desirable whether cOrpo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-02
II RIPPLE SH f. E II

NJ. Buffet was reelected President OF the French
Assembly by very large majority. NJ. Blffet has de-
cidcd TO undertake the task OF forming Ministry.
Troubles have the Spanish Cabinet account
Of the Gustav affair Fighting continues in the neigh
bOrfoOd OF Bilbao
The Force bill introduced into the Senate and an
unsuccessful effort to push second reading
Tue Tax aud Tariff bill the subject OF a
long debate. which continued at a late hour
The House passed the resolution from Mr. Hoar's
Committee recognizing the Kellogg Government. The
Deficiency bill reported. and progress made
with other appropriation bills. The Suncry Civil APP
preparation bll brought up extended debate which
was prolonged in an evening session. 60 The Com
mitee on Elections has reported In the Sheridan inch
back and SIpher- Lawrence The Secretary
the Treasury has issued a call for the redemption OF
s5.OCO,O00 coupon bonds.
The hill providing for the recovery OF public moneys
from defaulting officers reported in the New York
Assembly the Committee OF Ways and Means.--
Great damage threatened Pittsburgh bv extensive Ice
gorges the Allegheny and MOnongahela Rivers.
meeting OF rOn-puddlers was held in Pittsburgh to
consult to prevent the Introduction OF
cOlOred men from the South TO take the places they
have vacated. - johnson, the Memphis express
rObber, has been arrested. Coal freights have
been reduced the Penusylyania railroads and the
Baltimore and Oho.
In the suit against Nj Beecher Mt Tracy finished the
opening argument for the defence. Commissioner
Van Mort resigned Gen Ftz John Porter was appointed
in his place. The Coroner's investigation Of the ST.
Andrews Church disaster was begun. Application
for the appointment OF Receiver OF the NcwJersey
Midland Railway made Tue annual com
meDcemeut Of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
ia lI4i Il4s Gold value of legaltender dollar at
the close, 81 ITO