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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-06-22
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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

PROCEEDINGS OF Plymouth CHURCH
ADVISORY CoUNCIL.-New York, Feb
ruary 23.-At the morning session OF
the Advisory Council Dr.. Bacon, on
behalf of the special committee to
which was referred the letters from
Andover Seminary Church. calling
for council to try the case Of Beecher,
presented a report in which the COM
Inittee say Plymouth Church should
not accept the invitation. They COM
mend very highly AndOver Seminary,
but regret that it should have put
forth such a call. 1t is held that one
church should never, according 70
Congregational usage, call Tor the trial
Of "a pastor of another. especially after
al investigation had been held by the
latter and the pastor been declared
innocent. The discussion OF the hrS
resolution offered at last evenings
session by Committee No. 6 was then
resumed. There was bat little diyi-
sion in the council with relation to the
abortion Of this resolution, and the
council finally decided that the lnve,-
tigation held in 1874 was adequate and
that Plymouth Church had done It.
whole duty in the matter. 1t Is un-
..erstOOd that committee Of three
vas appointed to report what action
shall be taken in regard to NouItOn's
letter. It is said that Cl2hln and
Bowen viii testify further before the
council this evening i'll secret SESSION.
At the evening session the second
resolution presented last evening bE
the Committee on Question No. g
% Shall there he another Investigation
1t the charges against Beecher -
vas taken up and discussed at great
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

There was a large meeting 10 Fairfax on last
Thursday, and all the sport-loviDg fraternity
of the county of Fairfax turned out en- masse.
There was Ned NJ. mounted on a raw-boned
bay, which carries his head so high that Ned
can't be seen from the front Broadwater,
mounted on a sorrel marc, which understood
the business well; Dick /. was also we'll mount
ed. John Thomas was mounted 90 a veritable
old crowbait, which looked all the world like
the ghost of an old Confederate cavalry horse,
and whose sides resemblcd a patent beefsteak
broiler. Willie L. was mounted on colt, with
an old citizens cushion saddle, and Lou R. had
an old Rip Of a mare which bis grandfather
used to own.
1t was decided the hight before that the hunt
should begin at daybrcak, but it was owing to
many causes that the company did net assemble
until 9 o'clock. Then the cavalcade started the
hounds yclping, the horns b~lowiDg-aud flow
ing too-the men hallooing, and the whole
good village of Fairfax 10 al uproar, all the
dogs, plugs. ours, terriers, pointers and bullsin
the neighborbood, joining 10, until such an as.
semblage of ''curs of high and low degree"
was never seen before.
About a mile out of the village it Was dis
covered that the jug was empty, and one of the
party was detailed to go back to PowelPs after
it; with ipiunctions not to spill any. Whilst he
was gone he dogs started a hare, and horsemen
and dogs had a lively time until the rabbit was
caught, and swallowed in trice by the dogs.
The company here got uneasy at the absence of
the messenger, and two started to ride back
after him. and they found him setting down
With The Jug fastened 10 a MYSTERIOUS way to
his mouth. Getting the ug, they rejJined their
companions, and all took a smile around, and
just here a heavy dog fight took place, which the
whole company stopped 10 witness, betting
drinks on the result. The hounds having DOW
started a veritable fox, the huutsmcn started
in the run. John Thomas horse fell 10 a
ditch, and lay there g%roaping dismally, aud John
started back to the Court House for assistance
to get him out. It was a rapid gait they were
goiDg, and Bills horse craDing at a fence sent
him filing over, landing him 10 a hog wallow,
leaving him singing a hymn. The company
followed the bayiug hounds, and like Mazeppa,
"Oo pinions of the wind,
1--WE rushed"
and took fences, bitches and holes as we eau
to them. The fox doubled and the houods
came to a halt. 1t was DOW about noon, and
the whiskey being out, all the rest Of the com
pany played out too, and left Tor home, except
Broadwatcr and Ned, who, after an exciting
run OF some fifteen minutes, caught the fox, ADD
brought him home 10 triumph. And so ended
the great Fairfax meet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Virginia Senate, yesterday, it was
signi6ed that West Virginia wished to COM
nemorate the battle of Point Pleasant, Octo.
Der 10th, 1774. and asked the cooperation OF
Virgiuia. An inquiry was thereupon raised as
TO whether West Virginia had paid her por-
ton of the public debt.
In the contested election case of Knight VS..
johnson, for Richmond city, a report was
made in favor of Johnson. Laid on the table
aud 500 copies ordered 20 he printed.
A separate report was returned by MIR.
Claughtou, Alexandria, lone of the four rem
dering the above report at the same time.
MIR. Bland, one of three in favor of Knight,
| will report 10 morrow. TIE committee consists
| of nine.
In the House, among the bills read the first
time was House bill appropriating $4,000 for
printing the documents of the Southern His
torical Society.
All the bills 90 the calendar were on their
second reading.
The Committee on Privileges and Elections
reported the case OF Murphy against Walker,
from the co2nty of Westmoreland, recon-
meuding the seating Of Walker, the present
incumbent. The report was passed by until
Friday, February 18th.
10 the case of Friend VS.. Giddings, from
Chesterfield, the committee reported declaring
Giddings, the sitting member, entitled to his
seat. The report was adopted.
A bill TO destroy the Canada thistle was dis
missed also bill for the destruction of animals
and birds injurious TO agriculture.
Mr.. Stuart presented a petition OF the Mayor
and citizens OF Stanton, praying for the pas
sage of u law amending the charter of that
city, SO as to authorize the City Council to d.
rect the treasurer, instead of the sergeant, to
collect the city taxes.
The Speaker laid before the House a COM
munication from MIR. William G.. Knight,
President OF the Virginia Agricultural Society,
in relation to the Centennial Exhibition and
State Fair at Richmond. MIR. Wall moved to
lay the communication on the table, which was
rejected. The communication was referred
TO the Committee on Agriculture and Mining.
The Committee on Militia ADD Police report
ed House bill l3S, to permit the Richmond
City Guard TO uniform themselves in such
manner as they may decide upon.
Mr.. Shelley presented a petition Of citizens
of Snythr county, beseeching the Legislature
to pass a law taxing dogs.
4 petition was presented from citizens of
Buchanan county for a charter for the town OF
Grumpy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

street, people of classes and all shades of opin.

street, people of classes and all shades of opiD.
ion, and he will soon think differently.
The advisers of Capt. Fowle appear to have
altogether overlooked the fact that while be is
our representative, our reputation as a people
is inseparabIy connected with his. The expla-
nation ''Chasseur" gives is satisfactory, but,
unfortunately, it is not acquiesced in by the
friends of Judge Stevens, aud while we, who
know Capt. Fowle, will take bis word in the
matter, the people of The State and country,
who do not know him, are just as likely to be-
lieve Judge Steveos. Had Capt. Fowle gone
at once to the House Of Delegates with his
statement, and asked an investigation, 20 rea-
sonable man could have found fault with him ;
and, even now, if he will insist on the publica.
ton of the evidence which will show him to
have been the victim of the wiles of others, the
peopleof Alexandria will have little to forgive.
The affairs at last before the proper tribuna
and no Que will more heartily rel oice, if, upor
a thorough inv estlgation, Capt. FowIe is fully
exculpated, than will. n VOTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
CONGRESS-.

The following proceedings Of Congress vcs.
terday are additional to those published in
the Gazette of that date:
In the Senate a large number of local and
private bills were introduced and referred, after
which the bill for the payment of the interest on
TIE 3.65 bonds Of the District OF Columbia WAS
discussed st length, but without action the
mstter was laid over until to-day. Mr.. Wright
offered amendments TO the Constitution provjd.
ing for the election of President, Vice Presidcp,
ard United States Senators by q direct vote o.
the people. They were referred to the Com.
mittee on Privileges and elections. Mr.. Morton
indicated his purpose to call up his resolutions
in regard to the Mississippi election IS soon As
the District bond bill WAS disposed OF, but ~,
Cameron, Of Pennsylvania, said be hoped he
would not. as 1t WIS his (Csmeron's) purpose to
call up the centennial appropriation bill rs soon
IS the bill now before the Senate was finished,
In the House = large number of bills were
presented and refer red under the call of tn.
States. A bill was presented to reimburse
Pennsylvania for money to pay losses injured
BY her citizens during the late war, followed by
another to reimburse Virginia Tor advances
made during the war of 1912. Mr.. Morrison, Of
Illinois, submitted bills to revise and simplify
| existing laws imposing duties on imports, snI
to simplify the appraisement Of imported goods.
| Mr.. Stone, OF Missouri, presented u bill to Or
gapizo u national railway from the sesbosrd 10
St. Louis, Chicago and Csuncil Bluffs, with
branches. Resolutions were slsV offered, in.
Guiding the following Directing the Distric, Of
! Columbia Committee to inquire into frauds tina:
had sweiled the bonded debt 0! the Dis,ric,
from eight tc fifteen millions: directing the
Judiciary Committee to inquire whether the
Pacific Railroad companies hal not forfeited
their land subsidies by failing 10 comply with
the requirements Of The law. This resolution
was adopted. \ resolution VS. also adopted
instructing the Gonna tee on Banking and Cur.
rency 10 inquire whether the pubic interests DO
not require that the retirement Of the icga!
tender notes should CEASE, and that United
States notes shall be substituted for nations!
bark paper. Nr. Page, OF California, offered y
resolution denunciatory Of the Mormons, aud
directing the Judiciary Committee to report. u
bill to remove the blot of polygamy from the
| civilization Of the nineteenth century. The
House refused to suspend the rules in order t.
adopt this resolution. A resolution was adopted
instructing the Judiciary Committee to inquire
whether the Union Pacific Railroad had no:
forfeited It's charter. Mr.. Wallace, of Pennsyl-
vanin, offered II resolution instructing the Way
and Means Committee 10 consider the property
Of increasing the import duties. Without acting
on it. the House considered the Military Acsde.
nv bill in Committee of the Whole. Alter some
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
~MUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
Much complaint continues to be made that
our streets are SO badly attended to in the mat
ter Of light, The police, acting under instruct
ions, often do DOT light the lamps if the moou,
however young and transient, puts 10 al ap-
pearance at all during the evening. 1t would
appear that the Committee 90 Light could be
furnished with aluanacs at very small expense.
Indeed they could procure a few select ones at
the drug stores gratis, and let the police in
future be directed to supply artificial light
whcu the moon sets during the night. The
aforesaid committee are suuy 10 bed, or ought
to be at midnight. At that hour last uight a
number Of persons we're on the streets feeling
their way through Egyptian darkness. Some
are compelled to be out at such hours 10 all
sorts of weather and mud. They are as much
entitled TO municipal accommodations and con.
veoleDces as the more fortunate citizens who
can 60 to bed on the chicken schedule if they
choose. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY l, 1875.
GENERAL HUNroN.-Represeuting a dis

GENERAL HUNToN Representing a dis
tr.et contiguous to the national capital, and
easy of access to his constituents from each
county, Hon. Eppa Huntoo's position, as rep
resentatiye, is by no means a bed OF roses.
We doubt if any member Of the House is more
anuoyed-apd we use the expression 10 no Of
fcpsiye se6se-thau Gen. Hunton. Fifty, sixty
and more calls a day are not 10 frequent, and
tune that should be devoted to legislative du-
ties is frequently occupied in attending to the
demands made upon him by bis constituents.
Ii, under the circumstances, he is unable to &C.
complish all that is required of him, he is GER
tainly excusable, and not liable to the charge OF
neglect or unconcern. As far as our immediate
community is concerned, Gen. Hunton has
done as much, if not more, than apy repre-
sentative we ever had. Of course he has been
unable to do all that was expected of him, and
for that reason has been the recipient OF some
harsh, but unjust criticism, but all such teel'
ings will soften down after a while, and justice
assert her sway III this as in every other 10
stance. Gen. Hun,on makes a good and faith
full representative, and deserves the approba
tion of his constituents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

The conviction of MKee, 10 St. Louis, pre-
sages that of Babcock, whose trial for the
same offence will next week; and
should he be found guilty, also, then men must
not be Judged of by the company they keep, or
else another stain be put upon the already
spotted skirts of the President. And with what
propriety can Winslow and the Montpelier par
ties be punished, if the Chief Magistrate OF the
country, he to whom We look to as the execu-
tor OF our laws, be allowed to 60 free in his
now apparently reckless course, even though
his guilt as compared to theirs be as midnight
to the MONDAY sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

"What mode of redress. What course of ac'
tiop. (Shakiug bis fist de6antly at the statue
OF Washington and returning with a nod the
encouraging wink of Peter K.) Speak ye sons
Of Virginia. Let these old halls It sound with
freedoms shrek of d, 64ace, there his eyes
were reversed in their sockets, his hair stood
Oh end, ADD locking bis hands together, be
Jumped backward and forward through them
with the agility of a tom cat attached to a pop.
cracker.) For the glory of the Commonwealth,
for the dignity of the (int rrupted by a motion
to adjourn. which was carried.) The old man
6oally Stacked up and went to dinner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

The fates seem TO be against Don Carlos.
He has been leading a forloru hope all along,
and for that reason, if for no other, has won
the admiration of all who can appreciate chival-
rous deed, and see merit in devotion TO prin-
c'ple. Right bravely has be fought his life
long fight, and should he DOW be forced to
succumb, as appearances too plainly indicate,
though the failure of his cause may not be re-
GREETED, he will have the sympathy Of warm
hearts wherever the story of his struggle has
been heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

Norfolk seems to be given up to spooks,
who, not satisfied With appearing as ghost pic
lures 10 the window paDes of that city by the
sea, are now digging holes in the ground there
and surrounding them with rings of blood and
torked sticks, aud around which twlnkling
lights and black forms are seen dancing at the
hour when graveyard yawns. But they are
valuable ghosts, for DR.. Bilisoly, in whose WIN
uow the picture of one of them appears, has
been offered $50 for the affected pane. This
picture, it is said, is that of q deserted girl,
who spent most of her time at the window,
With Der face pressed against the pane, looking
out on the sea for the return of the ship 10
which her faithless lover had sailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

COMMUNICATED.
To the editor of the Alexandria Guzette:
Having performed, most reluctantly, what |
believed to be a duty to myself and my fellow
citizens. l had proposed being, thereafter, 81
lent on the subject Of which "Chasseur' speaks
so f~eelingly and so we'll in your last issue but
be has placed me, | am sure unintentionally. in
such position that | AM compelled to reply.
II he thinks the view | took of the matter is
that Of but a small minority of our people, let
him talk it over with those be meet on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
DEED.

On Monday evening, Ja"usty 81 E, ,ms" in
MARY Z GRIMES, vile .! I1.o.a .,;vrs snu
the { c3th .y year ,ro o. Z nsF ns e. 4,:yna her i%uncrsl, from =,
I hse Is,s are rssi riq n nss'e King in Street, on Wednesday
"'G On Jsnuary sls,, 1876, Mrs. CArA HI. fhs
ROBE, in thu cs.h year OF her s 80 family srs
funeral, to which the friends OF tns -es;Ie9cc of
invited will take place from Inc ,d Tej,u Leo st.,
her son, Captain jeremiah 1922 pnck
on "Wednesday evening, At oc'o'A'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
MERGIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Feb. 1.-The market
for Wheat is dull and heavy, and the quotations
to-day show q falling off in prices no bushels
1873, and $40 for the best lot. Corn is IN fair re-
ceipts, 1910 bushels being offered, which sold at
So and "a. A small lot of Rye brought so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

The Baltimore American, in an entirely new
and beautiful dress, WAS issued yesterday morn
ing for the first time from its handsome new
office. The American is one of the best news
papers In the country, and but for o little too
much leaning toward radicalism would be un-
unexceptionable. As it is, 1t is one of our most
valued exchanges, and we'll merits the largeand
lucrative patronage it receives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Spanish Government, it is stated, has
intimated to Great Britain that it under
takes to end the Carlist war within ten
days, after which it will attend more particu.
larry to Cuba.
The Paris papers have each a classification
of the members Of the new Senate, and 10 two
OF them agree. A Republican majority is con-
ceded. No change in the Ministry is anticlpa.
ted before tie meeting ct the Legislature.
Later advic.s from China received at San
Francisco renort that China is to part 10 the
Centennial Exhibition.
Damp weather has brought down the price
Of wheat in London.
Berlin advices say that Cardinal Hohenlohe
has gone 10 Rome, which tends to confirm the
statement that negotiations for modus vivendi
between Church and State 10 Germany are in
progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

JEFF DAVIS MIsTAKE.-Jef Davis made a
prodigious mistake if he wanted the applause
and favor of the Blaines and Buffers and Nor
tons of the country. 1t he had just declared
for the carpet. oaggcrs i'll Mississippi after the
war, as Alcorn did, he could have been vel
coined to the Senate by Morton and Hamlln any
time. If he had insisted that there is nothing
10 the constitution, the laws, or IN a sound pub
lie policy to forbid third term for the Presi-
dency, he could have crossed legs with the
guerilla Mosby under the Presidential mahog-
any, and had the keepers of Audersonville,
Libby and Salisbury, who have not yet been
hung or driven from the country, in c0mtor-
table official positions along with Mosby's Con.
tederate tree. hooters. If he had joined Lees
CHEZ lieutenant, Longstreet, in 1865 in de-
claring that Democracy had s,aked all its Is
sues on the war aud lost, he could have hung
I'D bis hat in any Collector Office on the
Gulf, and been indicted into office with
Morton waving the flag of fraternity and
forgiveness over him. If he bad given
a Republican understanding to reconstruc-
ton with his unknown statesman and un-
starred soldier, Alderman, it is an even
chance that he coulG have got back into the
Cabinet, and if he had stunped his State or
any of his adopted States, for scallawags Of the
South Carolina Moses stripe, as did Gov. Orr,
who was first in the field as Confederate soldier
and last in the Jeff Davis Senate, Morton would
have moved his coufrma,ioo as foreign Minister.
To think what chances jeff Davis has lost; but
then he always was obstinate, selfish and con-
sistent only 10 his dream of the triumph OF
treason. Being a tool 10 that way, and OF all
The brood of Confederates the undermoSt OF
the under dogs, without Sceptro, power OF
friends, Biaiue bounces him with a courage
that rivals the heroism of the stalwart police
man who missed the pugnacious burglar in his
ambition to capture the pea nut boy. Two
men have f~oolishly, fatally Numbered, and his
tory will write their names about in this wise
u. Blaine; Jefferson Davis.-Er
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

BILLS THAT HAVE BECOME LAWS The
Governor has approved the following acts: 10
provide for the registration ofthe voters ofthe
city Of Danville to amend section +, of an act
approved March Is, 1874; to s4I the commons
in the town Of Woodstock to ameld and re-
enact the 10th section Of chapter 80, code of 1873,
in relatia2to unlawtully hunting; to ameud
sactio<, Of an act approved February llth.
1871, entitled an act to prevent pulling and
lcav.ng fences down, and If opening and
leaving open gates without lcTuiS,ion Of
owner; FIXING the term of Office OF constable for
the city of Winchester; to amend and re-cnact
section lst, chapter 1870, Acts Of Assembly
lSI4-1 IS, entitled an ACT to release certain pur-
~cliasers OF the DcTubcrry lands in Wise county
from the payment OF interest from Jan. |, 1862,
to Jan. |, 1872, inclusive; to amend the charter
OF the kttrlcks manufacturing company in the
county OF Chesterfield; to amend the charter Of
the Battersca manufacturing company 10 the
city Of Petersburg; joint resolution to ascer-
tain the uumber OF lunatics confined in the ais
OF the several counties; modifying the char.
ter OF Washington aud Lee University; to
amend and re-enact the second section Of
an act entitled an act to make valid the char
ter ofthe Virginia Savings Bank Of LynchLurg,
granted BY the LyDchburg Circuit Court, ap.
proved January 26th, 1874; to cou6rm the title
of Alexander Coke TO certain land in Princess
Anre county; to repeal the 23i section, chap
ter 81 of the Code of 1873 10 relation to pistols;
to extend the police Jurisdiction Of the city of
Alexandra; 10 amend and re-enact the first Sec
ton of an act entitled IAN act 10 authorize the
town Of Fredericksburg to issue bonds to re-
deem her ante-War debt" &C.. passed January
81, 1876; authorizing Raymond R. Hutchinson,
OF Accomac county, his heirs and assignccs, to
erect a wharf on Pungoteague creek, in said
county; TO amend and re-enact J. ction 2 of an
act approved March Is, 1875. entitled 'an &C;
10 establish new judicial circuit to be known
as the 18th, and to alter the l5t and Sth cir
ouit. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

The war 10 Spain appears to be decidedly in
favcr Of the royal troops. The capture of Val.
maseda is confirmed, and the Royallsts are
closing 10 upon Don Carlos. The Carlists have
had = slight success in REFUSING a Royalist at
tack on the fort at Artzalo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-01

Drought 10 the Cuban tobacco district con-
tinues.