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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

10 view of the opportunities President Grant
will bavo Tor "n,ischieF' during the eveDtul
period between the present and the 4th OF
March, the New York Herald calls upon him
to resign his position and allow it to De filled
BIS civilian, even though he be such partlzao
as the President of the Senate, Mr.. Ferry. Ii
the Herald will agree to pay the $4,000, the
amount that will be due him on the 4th of
March for his services from now until then,
the well knowu righteousness OF the President
might induce him to- at least, entertain the
proposition, but as there has been no such
offer, and as the contingencies associated with
the present deplorable condition Of national
affairs are so numerous and varied, there is no
probability that the idea will fad Judgement
in the Gcneral's mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

On he 18th instant Miss MARGARET
NUGENT, sister of Mr.. Owen Nugeut, in the
81: year of her age She Was native OF county
NJ cath, Ireland, but had been d resident Of this
city for many years past Gas- Her funeral,
which the friends of the family sr invited t. at.
tend, will take place tomorrow "wednesday
morning, at 10 O. lock from St Mary's church.
New York Lspers please copy.l
On the ll!h instant, THOS MUMFORD. in
the sl.h year of bis age. Gs~ His funeral, which
the trends Of the family are invited to attend,
will take place at 2 O'Clock tomorrow [Wed-
nesday] afternoon. from the residence of his
son in law .Ja.nes F. Elliott, on Seminary hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

The strangest thing connected with the ex
istiug crisis 10 national affairs is that though
Courts and judges. Legislatures and legislators,
ani n fact the united sense aud folly of the
oouotry have beeu, for weeks, trying to settle
the existing difficulty, nobody has heretofore
suggested plan, the simplicity and efficacy
of which, as 5000 as it is mentioned will, like
the egg trick Of Columbus. occasion surprise
that it was not thought of before. Gov. Tden
is said to be worth six millions OF dollars. Let
him offer one million to President Grant for
his iofueuce, aud al! the troubles will vanish
into then air. 1t is limited that the Presidents
course is the result of radical promises of fu.
,ure benefits, but bird 10 the haod is worth
two 10 the BUSH aud no one understands that
better thanthe maD who wants his adminIstrl-
ton compared with Washiugtou's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
Congress-.

The Senate, yesterday, after the conclusion
of the Gazette's report was occupied until ad-
iournmeut With the discussion of Mr.. Edmund S
resolution providing hat the electoral vote for
President and Vice President should be count
ed by the Supreme Court.
The ouly thing done 10 the House other than
that meutloDed 10 the Gazette was the adop-
ton of a resolution introduced by Mr. Cox fer
the appointment OF a committee of i've mem
bers to pr coed to the cities of New York,
Philadelphia, Brooklyo and jersey City, to ex-
anime into alleged frauds 10 the registration
and voting for Presidential elect orS aud Repre-
seatatives 10 Congress in each Of said cities at
the late election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
SDuflI 9arOliIR8.

COLUMBIA, s. {. Dec. 12.-Io the republi-
can House the ballot for United States Senator
resulted 10 he election of United States District
Attorney ID. I. Corbiu, who received IS OF the
&c votes cast. Ia the Senate Corbln received
Ii and Gary, dem, II votes. C0rbln was de-
clared elected and both Houses adjourned
COLUMBIA, s. &. Dec. l2.-The ballot was
taken to DAY IN the democratic House for
UGitnd States Seoator. There we're fourteen
caodldates The votes ranged from | TO ii,
which was the highest aud was cast for Gen.
NJ. Z. Butter, Of Edge6eld. Troops are arriving
here from Florida. Everything is quiet. No
excitement whatever.
New OUTLET LOCK AT GEORGETOWN, D
C.-The Baltimore Sun says: The new outlet
lock from the Chesapeake and OHIO canal toto
the Potomac river at Gcorg, iowa, d. G., the
iron work and machinery Of which was built at
the Vulcan Iron Works Of M=ssrs. Ii. A. Ram.
say Il Co.. Baltimore, is now 10 successful OPP
Grafton. Some days ago satisfactory test was
made in the presence OF MessrS. A i. Cur
man, president CT the canal COMPANY. Michael
Bannou, Col. Barrett, J. Sloan, jr., OF Balti-
more, ADD w. K. Huuon, chief engineer. The
object OF the lock is the rapid and economical
| transfer OF boats trcm the canal 10 the Poto-
| mac river on their way TO the wharVes at
GeorgetOwo, supcrsedlng the slow methods oil
the present chain Of locks, which constantly
| delay u pack OF boats up the canal. The new
works comprise torctay at the canal level and
an iucucd plane leading thence down into the
river, the difference 10 level being about fifty
feet. a boiler plated csissou-a tank, III by
II teet--travel- 90 the incIued plane; and 90
either side of thc clisson there are counter
weight cars The cai-sou and cars are sustained
on tracks which travel on parallel lines Of rail.
The motive power consists Of turbine water
wheel driven from the caral aud a train Of
gearlug. The caissoD, loaded with water, being
brought against the ioretay, the gaes are
opeped the boat floats ia and 10 few minutes
Is carried down the plaue toto the river, where
it is t1oa'ed out by lowering the front gate Of
the cai>sou. The device vas projected by Mr.
Ii. h. Dodge, president Of the Potomac Lock
and Dock Company. and was designed and
worked up IL its details by Mr.. w. K. Hutton
Chief erglneer OF the Chesapeake ADD o. Ii
canal. Alter considerable experimenting it Is
nOw an assured SUCCESS. aud secures rapid ant
economicii lr4usler Of boats from canals Il
river, AID vice versa. The caissou cr tank wa:
built com rlee at the Fuican Iron Works, ADD
launched and towed 10 Georgetown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Since Governor Hayes persists 10 assertog
that 10 the event Of his inauguration he will
eschew Grantism 10 all its torms-iDcudlog
the offensive ones Of carpet-bagism and scala
wagism-some of the radicals are not so anx-
ious for him to be president as they have been,
and are now talking about electlng Senator
Sherman, who iudorses Graut and all bis works,
president of the Senate, and postponing the cleo
ton OF president uoti the constitution Gao be
amended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

The Baltimore Sun Of yesterday says: "Hop.
John Goode, jr., Representative 10 Congress
from the Norfolk, Va, district, has, it is as
serted, stated definitely AID declsivey to a
friend that he will not be a candidate for Gov
erpor of that State, 10 which connection bis
name has been frequently mentioned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Horace White, Charles OConnor, Jerre
Black, and all The great constitutional lawyers
of the country, whose regulations for incorrup
liability have never been impeached, concur 10
the opinion that the canvass of the electoral
vote will have to be made by the two Houses
OF Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

UNLAWFUL BANK INTEREST. The Supreme
Court Of Pennsylvania has recently decided a
case which settles the question regarding the
exaction of usurious interest by National Banks.
The decision was that the receiving, reserving,
or charging by Natjoaal Bank rate Of inter
est greater than that lawful 10 the State il
which such bauk may be located, shall be
held and adjudged forfeiture of the entire To-
terest Which tue note. bill, or other evidence
the bill carries with it, or which was agreed to
be paid thereon; ADD If IN law greater loter-
est has been paid. The person or persons pay
ing the same or other legal representative,
may recover back, in any action of debt, twice
the amount OF Interest thus paid, from the as
ISOLATION taxing or receiving the same, provid
ed that such action is commenced within two
years from the time the usurous transaction
occurred"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Senator Gordon, Christian gentleman,
whose houor has never been disputed, and
whose word is as good as bis bond, adds anoth.
er to the many heretofore existing proofs OF
President Grants disregard for truth, when be
says that he is satisfied of the perfect correct
ucss Of his assertion that every drop OF blood
shed in South Carolina 10 the last three or four
months has been shed by republican hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

The new pavement on Peunsy vania Ave
uue, Washington, is pronounced a greater
failure than the one it replaced. Everything
will be failure in Washington as long as the
Grant influence prevails there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

The commissioners to define the boundary
line betweeo the States of Maryland and Vr-
gioia have concluded their abors. The result
has not yet been made public, but it is reported
to be favorable to Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Rev. Charles King, who was convicted al
the last term of the Couoty Court Of Prince
William county, Va, of an indecent assault,
upon Mrs. Storey, deties the evidence of the
wi Dessas, the ioteigeuca of the jury, aud the
justice of the verdict, aud says the case is not
setrled vet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Dec. 12.-Whest Is
active snd firm at l45 for choice; offerings of
1854 bushels, with sales st l20Al45, as to quality
Com is in better receipt, and sales were made
to-day of u IS bushels at so and 81 for new, and
81 for old these prices show slight falling of.
Rye quiet at SO. A small lot of Oats brought 81.
by Telegraph
NEW YORK, Dec. 12-Stocks dull, but with
better prices Money Gold 1917. Govern
ments active, with better feeling. Flour dull
and dropping. Wheat quiet and heavy. Corn
dull and heavy.
BALTIMORE, Deer 12.-Virginia 6s, deferred,
81 Virginiss, cons3idatrd, 6as do. ID series o45
Cotton strong; middiing l2,l2s Flour strong
and unch .ngad. Whc t firm and quiet Offer
ings light; Pennsylvania red lSSal44 other
grades unchanged. Corn-Southern quiet snd
easier; " estern active but closed firm at de-
cline; new s, uthern white 80 So; do yellow 50
49, We<tora mixed old spo, 55s new spot 56ia
565 Dec and jan -, Oats quiet and steady /;
Southern prime 37a4U; Western white 37s39 /;
do. mixed 35a36. Rye steady al 70 2 Glover
Seed dui, st l33al44 Hay ffmar, but not quo
tably higher. Provisions quiet steady and un-
changed. Sussr dull 81 IL. Whlskey scarce
and firm At Il .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
Nj k2SEEID.

At the residence of the brides father, on
Tuesday. NOV 18th. by Rev. w. A. Croker,
NJ. K. Z STE w Ar, Of Warsaw, to Miss
EVA COOK, daug liter OF Vim. Cook, esq ot
Richmond county, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

President Grant, who, for SO long time
never opened bis mouth except to rut cigar
or something else, into ii, and whose apparent
dumbness obtained for him the cognomen OF
the Sphinx, has, now that he Is closing bis
constitutional term Of officc-to enter, possibly,
upon one not recognized by the constitution
has found his tongue. and, like boy with a
new to-, plays with it upon all occasions, 10 aud
out Of season. 10 late interview With the
Mayor elect OF New York, be said that Mr.
Tilden cot the greater part of bis vote 10 the
Southern States; that the few Northern States
be carried, like Indiana, were half disloyal
during the war, that he carried New York ouly
by the votes of six wards filled By az ignorant
foreign population; that the best interests OF
tie country were endangered if such party
should come into power that the South Was
still restless and by all its interests was opposed
to the payment of the national debt or main.
tanning the honor or credit of the country. lie
did uot think it for the good of the country
that tho Democrats should come Into power.
Ifthey did many interests would be hazarded.
To which We have DOLLY to reply that if any
party could iGhict greater irjury upon all the
Interests of the country. material as we'll as
moral, in hundred years. than be Grant party
has brought upon it during the eight years ii
has been 10 their possession, it would deserve
the exccratiop of the liberty. loving world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Allowing the radicals all the members they
lain, the democrats will have six maiorltylD
the next Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

President Grant told Mr.. Hewitt the other
day that be would rather trust rebels than their
Northern allies. Said "alIies" would uuques
tioLaby rather trust rebels" now than Gen.
Grant, but the question is will they do it?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
;. DEALHAM )
dec S

GsD~To THE LADIES. We have just received
fine assortment of Gcntlemsn's, Boys and
Youths Fine Toilet Slippers suitable for the
holidays, which will be sold at prices to suit the
times. [dec 81 WADDEY, II King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Col. Mosby, who having voted for Hayes,
will fight for him." denies that be said Presi
dent Grant offered him, 10 The event of certain
contingencies bigger command than he had
when 10 The Confederate service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

TIE THwARTED MAssACRE.-Positive TO-
formation has been received that the Lou0des
vile murderers were not lynched as reported.
The prisoners we're taken from Louudcsvillc to
Anderson Friday night and removed thence to
Walballa, Ocooee county, as a precautlon
against violence, owing TO threats made by the
people Investigation discloses that the plot
to murder the whites indiscrimioalely was hor
ribie, which aroused excitement among the
whites to the extent Of threatening summary
puulsh mept. The precaution taken averted
this and everything lie now quiet. Ooe Of the
captured murcercrs took laudaaum and died
from is eff&cts. \ jury on his case rendered
the following verdict: We, the Jurors, upon
our oa!hS d. say that Samuel Benton cam+ to
his death trcm voluntary use of laudanuu
taken by himself and received by him through
be hands OF his brother" The prisoners are
now ali safe in Walhsla Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
ReDOrt of the Democratic Commits
si0ners to louisiana

The address of Gov. Palmer, Judge Irum-
bull, Gov. BlgIcr George W. Julian, Geo. b.
Smith and =. II. Watson, the Tiden commits
siouers who attended tn, open sessions OF the
Kellogg returning board in Louisiana has just
appeared. 1t is a plain, simple and concise
ST atemcrt Of th: facts Of the case as developed
by full, complete aud deliberate examloa-
ton, aud proves concIus!vc'y that mere gar-
log fraud was never contemplated. 1t con-
cIudes as follows:
Fifteen years ago when Fort Sumter was
fired upoD by men who sought disruption OF
tie UDou, a million patriots, without regard
to party affiliations, siraug to lis defense. WIZ
the same patriotic citizens now SIT idly by and
see representative government oVerthr0Wn by
usurpation and fraud? Shall the will OF forty
milliocS o! people, coDstliutIonally expressed,
be thwartad by the corrupt, arbitrary aud He
gal action Of au illegally. constituted returning
board IN Louisiana, whose wrongful ACTON here
totore, Ia all respects similar to Its present &C
tiou, has been condemned by all parties? Ii is
an admitted fact that Dir. Tidco received
majority of a quarter of million of the votes
at the receut election. This majority is ready
and willing tosubmit to the rale of the minor
ty when coustitutionaIly entitled to demand
such submission, but is it willing that by an
arbitrary and false declaration OF votes in Lou
isiana the minority shall u-urp the power?
These are dark days for the American people
when such questions are forced upon their COZ
sideratiun. If it were true, as some Insist, that
neither he white nor the colored voters have
in all instances been afforded an opportunity to
give free expression to their wishes at the
bal'ot-box, shall we, by sustaining fraudulent
and illegal declaration Of the votes cast stiff
the voice of the millions Of voters who have
freely expressed their choice, aud thus seek 10
correct great wrong by committing another
UNNECESSARILY greater wrong?
Can We sanction such action of the Louisiana
returning board, and thereby iorm precedent
under the authority of which a party once iu
power may forever perpeuate its rule, and SO
end constitutional liberty? Shall such be the
fate of this republic at the beg uniug of the
second century of It's existence is the momen
tous question now presented for the determl-
nation of the American people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

The rebellion in Entre Rios has terminated,
and the republic is now peaceful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

PPROBATION CLOAkS khChlshn
II THIS DAY-November 9Th enO ~.
line of Beaver and Basket Cloths se't 70 oIucs.
ments while they are here. Mary oIne' "'
goods. aEERCO
nov % d. =. oLa A - Z,
NvEW HOMINY BEANS just recelyysel "
~ W." " - ]. c. s. E. MILBUEN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

9zzsr' GREAT UpRoAR ABOUT CLOTHING
The largest stock OF Overcoats snd Suits bought
at bankrupt sale to close out. Good OTercoats
from s. so upwards, including the very best Of
imported Chinch;!as, Beavers, kerseys, &c.
Gents Cashmere Suits, consisting of Coat, Pants
and Vest, at 81 %; all wool Suits st $3.50 and
upwards, Including the fines. imported mate
rails; excellent Cnidren's Suits, 3 years, Sl.25;
years SLID; years $50; q years S2.75 and
upwards They must be sold quick at
S. DEALHAMs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

TNCOURAGE HOME MANUFACIUan
- am now manufacturing good snd cnsap
PAINT, of several colors, the body 0: whIca a, -
equal to Lead and Oil, which for Tin f ,,ory
barns stables, fences, Sc, will be iouna 1s,y
suitable MS we'll as economical, and hn linp,o Wa
ment over other cheap mixed Fa'nts NJ" ~ sr.
market. For brick walls with northern ~
n us It will set ~ preventive to damphess'
For iron il makes solid and lasting coA. .n.s
rnnervious to moisture and preventive OF Fus.;
Beina of various shades of color, the cornlcs sna
trimmings can be painted to suit, TINS rsi bv
has been used BY one railroad company an nd !.
h t,aJ recommended by ali who have lrleo H.
Price, single gallon, 75c 10 gallon: %5c per sa'
Dbl, or 20 gallons, soc per gal Cal snd us s1'
amlne samples ut IS King ST. under SsrepEtsn t'''
nh 81 w. z. CRElGHl ON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

DEADY MIXED PAINTS of all the dlnst'
II ent makes supplied at factory p, 49,.
Sample cards and estimates furniSneu up''
plication. ,,Nry co.
my9 JAM -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

IME, CEMENT, CALCINED Pies.
IL TER, ROOFING, FELT and ROOFlHo
PITCH always on hand and for cheap ~
B. F. PEAkE y co,
spl4 1877 King st.. AlexandTis. w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

Mrs Julia Barrcirss, portrait painter, was
accidentally killed 10 New York yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12
CPRING WHIST MOCO GLOVES.

Another full line Of them just received.
dec II Il. G. SLAYNAkER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

DEST HOMINY, B. E. Peas and Hominy
- Beans f,r sale by
dec II j. &. & E. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

SE~E CALL the attention of the public IN
w general to our stock of PAINTS GIL
OF Is, which we are prepared t., sell chesp,
Those contemplating painting will do We'I "
give US call. B. +. PEAkE y CO.,
an ID lS1 King It.. AlexandrlA. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

MOCHA, 0. e. Java White and Dark La
I'VE GMuyra and Rio Coiiees for sale low by
dec II j. e. j. E. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-12

=
DISO'S CURE FOR CONS MPTlON-Th
J. above admirable remedy tor Coughs Colds
and all affections of the lungs in both adults and
children continues to grow steadily inpublic is
yor 1t is now over five yesrs since We were
instrumental III iIstirtrod ucing this preparation
to the notice Of the Virginia trade, and during
that time we have sold seversl thousand bottles
Of it, and with great aud almost universal salts
faction to purchasers. In bottles OF two sizes st
SOC ard ST each, respectively. The trade sup
piled ~ proprletors rates.
JANNEY s. CO.,
nov2 Druggists. Ncs 70 and l45 King It.
NEW GOODS-Received this day: Allcock's
~ Porous Plasters, Herrick's Strengthening
Plasters Tsrrants Extract Barry's Hair Dye
Burnett's Cod Liver Oil, simmons Liver Reg
uator, Bulls Cough Syrup Eureka Tooth
Powder. Edes' Corn Plssters Barry's Ircoph.
erous, Schenck's Pul..,onic Syrup, Rosadslis
Ayers Bulls, Helm oold's and Townsrnd's
Sa!ss parilla, Wilbors Cod Liver OH and Phos.
plate OF Lime and Lyons Tooth Tablets.
JANNEY d CO.,
nov ! 70 and l45 King street.
Ellsworth American., 1876-04-13

The belief Is rapidly gaining ground
that the democrats will tail To make a case
| against Gen. Belknap. It seems that
Marsh. IN material points, has told differ
ent stories.
The clerk of the House Military commit
tee. Gen. Boynton, is being investigated in
regard TO his connection with the Texas
/ whisky frauds aud for having received
from W. II. Ottman SIC. 900 of money stol-
en- from the Treasury by Halleck.
The testimony of Whiteley and Babcock
before the committee. as telegraphed from
Washington is said hv members of the
committee, TO be grossly inaccurate and
greatly exaggerated. Ex-Attorncv Gener-
al Williams has not been before the COM
mitiee nor even summoned.
Pending the final decision by the British
government In Winslow's case, which mu t
be given before May Goth or he will be en-
titled To release. our government will not
surrender any criminals whose cNtraditiou
may lac requested by the British auth1ri-
iics. The EXtradtion Treaty OF 1872 de-
ponds entirely on Winslow- case
Tx Speaker Blaine will. it j. reported.
take ah early occasion In the House to
speak al length on his proposed amend
mrnt 10 the Constitution "n the school
question. His friends say the speech Will
he one "f the ablest ever delivered bv him.
and attract very general attention. auG be
the means of directing public thought to
this subject
Representative Clymer saws his commit
tee has not heard anything from the two
women whose names were given by Gen.
Butler aS the persons who claimed To know
about the alleged payment OF money to
Mr>. Brlknap bY George II. Pendle;on.
The committee has taken no pains To Sc
eur" their presence. not sending subppnas
io New Orleans.