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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-22

QuERY.-Why didn't the City Of Pun
ANA come to our new wharf this week ?
Were we not right in saying that cor
porations have no souls, and that now
the opposition line is withdrawn, the
Pacific Mail Company viii fulfil its
promise or not, as Best suits ito in
terests?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-22

Sc Quarterly meeting services will
commence ut the Methodist church this
evening at z o'clock, Rev. A. @. Fair
child officiating. Mr.. Fairchild will
preach tomorrow morning and evening.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-22

At Snohomish City, Dec. 1875, Cynthia f.,
wife of NJ. w. Packard. age 80 years.
At Seattle, on the 2Sth ult., Capt. II. II.
Hyde, aged 4S years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-22

of all Thurston county orders,
II endorsed "not paid for want OF funds, !"
prior to Jan. LIST, 1875, will present them for
payment, as no interest will be allowed on
such orders after the 25th inst.
J. II. MUNSON,
County Treasurer.
Olympia, Jan. Is, 1876. 1w
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Arrivals at the New England House for the
Il lix.I. In. aoila
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1875.

The Sau FIR .ncisco Chronicle charges Adml-
raj Rodgers President OF the Spalding court
ms rtial, with being open to the same charges
as those agaius, Spalding 10 permitting the
foreman of the machnists at Mare Island to ab
sent himself from duty most of the time; in be
ing interested in the result of the trial, as all OF
Spadiug's orders aud vouchers passed through
his hands; in building a pleasure yacht for
$4,000 on the strength of authority to rebuild
a small steamer and yard schooner at al cx.
pense of $40 OOO and doing nothing to the
steamer or schooner; and in building the steam
lauuch Nellie without authority, at a cost OF
$50, 100, and charging it to work on the steamer
Mohicau and other objects. The Chronicle also
states that Judge Advocate Hanger has rccclv-
ed Geographic orders from Washington to al
low no politics to be brought into the case, and
that Hanger was sent TO convict Spaldiog aud
shelter certain high officials. 1t also alleges
that an extensive fraud exists ln the contract
With the Vallejo water works to supply the
pavy-yard with water, in which NJ. j. Wright,
the postmaster at Vallejo, is largely uter sted.
1t further intimatcs tina, Uoited States Senator
Sargent is connected with 1.-THE system of cor.
ruption in Naval and Treasury affairs 90 the
Pacific coast"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

| Correspondence Of the AleAa ndria GaZ lite
FAIRFAX G. H., April is Judge Jas. SANG
ster closed his court for this county this morn.
ing. The following comprises the business OF
general interest disposed Of by the Court:
Nineteen deeds and other writings received
in the Clerks Office since last court were csrtl-
fed for record.
Michael Crowle, a native of Ireland, declared
on oath his intention to become citizen Of the
United States.
Robert Holland, confined in Jail in default of
security to keep the peace was brought into
court and gave bond in the penalty OF 500
VIM. Holland his security.
Charles Bell, confined in Jail for the same rea-
son, gave bond in the sum OF Sl1O-George h.
Smith his security.
r. p Stowells land, assessed at Sl5, was re-
duced to $40 per acre.
Administration on the estate of Charles Null
holland was granted to Ann Murtaugh.
Liberty was granted to E. G. Cotrell to cell
religious works without a license
B. Camp VS.. Samuel Strother; case moved up
from magistrates court; jury Of seven and YER
dict for plaintiff for S47
Administration on the estate of James W..
Sergeant was granted to Thomas l.. Sanborn !;
bond 500.
Administration with the will annexed of Jno
L. koon WAS granted to Ellen M. koon; bond
$780,
The last will and testament OF the late Bishop
Johns WAS prestated by Col. A. Herbert and G.
+. Lee, esq executors named, and being duly
proved was ordered to record and said executors
qualified, giving bond in the sum Of S4O, 900, no
security being required by the teststor.
The will of Daniel Donoven was proved and
admitted to record
Geo. L. Kenyon was substituted trustee in the
place of F. L. Smith, who declines to act, in the
deed from Il. L. Spsnnath for the benefit of
Matilda Denison.
Administration on the estate Of David Keys
was granted to George w. Keys; bond $1,000.
Several liquor licenses were granted; also
sundry accounts against the Commonwea' tn
approved ana ordered to BIO certified. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The President yesterday sent to the Senate
a veto OF the bill reducing the salary of the
President to $25 900 per anuum. the mes.
sage was not read but was laid before the Sen
ate to-day. The President says that the salary
of the Executive was fixed at S25, 900 per an
num when we had just emerged from a des-
tructive war, that We were poor and feeble,
With ooly three million people. At the same
period the compensation of members Of Con-
gress was fixed at Sc per day while Congress
was in session. The session lasted about one
hundred and twenty days, which made COM
peusation of about S720 per anDum. Congress
has several times increased the salary OF its
own members, until it is now $4,000 per an
nun. In the meantime the Presidents salary
remained the same until the increase four years
ago. The President says that no one but those
who have lived at the capital know the cx-
pepse He can have no personal Interest 10
the matter, but 10 consideration Of what be re-
CARDS as the interest of his successor he Is con.
strained to withhold his appreciation from the
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
CF.SDIDAT TIES.
All cards inserted under this caption mus, !,
paid for in advance

As A CITIZEN OF ALEXaNDRI,
a county | cordially endorse the card of
Mr. Hugh Latham, and think he deserves ,t'a
comm endation of all his people for his with.
drswsl from the CANVASS, which all uust ny-ao
was occasoned by tho mo.t unselfsh motive.
and the reasons set fo-th in bis letter s,a.,
sound and full of practical good sense thu, ~
tair-minded man can gsinsay them. Ii tba
leaders Of the Conservative party in this c,r
are wise they will recognize the claims Of MA
County, not only in an isolated case, but in eva.
ry instance county of several thousand lnb.h
itants and which pays every year iato the >t.ra
treasury Sl3 O66 SO taxes. ough in sll Reason
and right be allowed one represenG ative in tho
Legislature. Make that rule and the sn.tnv
prevailing in the county will disappear. -,
tho farmers perceive that one Of their class
property holder. thoroughly identified viii,
their interest, will be chosen ut every elect m
to represent them in the state Cour c,-,bs,.
will take al interest in the election tney bsv.
never known before, and from the bcggarlv
there will be strong and reliable vote ta., r,f~
secure and hold the advantage which We J. go.
latelygai. ed-not be, tits understood through ~
own strength, but through the division Of ~.
Radicals In the county. Let it be undcr.,nni
in the future that one of the delegates will 10
selected from the county, and scores OF good
Conservative farmers will see that their It.-
est lie. with the Conservatives us opposed 10 q
pennylesS Radical adventurer AID r.,n,jn
stsunchiy with us. To show the county our H.
tenton let the city v. to unanimously for II "
Febrey, who Is y thoroughly honest and rcNYb,,
man, u property holder, ana whose in.ere... .rr
all with his section.
1t CnASSEUR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
Tmpeachmept made but little progress to-

Impeachment made but little progress to-
day, the replication of the Managers Oh the
part Of the House TO the plea Of want of Jurls-
dcton Of the Senate having been fled and
further iostpouemcnt. to give counsel time 10
r,join, agreed upon, until the 9th, to "hlch
day the Court Of Impeachment adjourned.
There was an Immense crowd 10 the galleries.
and very large number of persons on the
floor of the Senate, the door ways being h!led
with ladies', but the proceedings continued only
few minutes, and the crowd soon thereafter
dispersed, apparently disappointed Gen. Belk-
nap was present THE observed Of all observers,
and though prcscntiuga calm exterior, was evil
IDENTITY much agltatcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
COMMUNICATED,

THE ANNEXATION QUEsTIoN.-The SUI
preue Court having, at last, decided the case
of Phillips VS.. Payne, it is hoped that the agl
tators will let US have peace 90 the annexation
question Their folly has already Injured our
city not little, and i they think the despotic
government Of Commissioners, or subsection to
CONGRESSIONAL experiments, b;,ter than sell
government, they have net far to 20 to enjoy
them. Fifteen cents 10 money and halt au
hour 10 time will annex them to the District OF
Columbia, and the power Of 20 court will be
Invoked to declare their action uncoust' utona
VIRGINIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

And now come rumors concerning Sec
rotary Bristow. The Washington correspon-
dent OF the Baltimore Sun says: ''Sensa-
tional rumors are arou I'd TO- night that the in
yestigatiug committees have discovered dam
aging evidence against Secretary Brstow in
the Wall case and 10 cotton claims and other
matters. One report was that the secretary
bad resigned, but it is not discovered, after the
most careful Inquiry, that any real foundation
exists for the rrportS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

[Corre. pundence of the Alexandria Gazette ]
WHITE Posi-, April l5.-The suit against the
county t. compel the payment Of its subscrlp-
ton to the Shenandoah Valley K. 4. was tried
before Judge Turner at special term this week.
The bondholders were represented by Judge
Crump, Of Richmond, and j. J. Williams,
esq of Winchester; the county by Judge 4
II. Parker, Maj ). j. o. Moore and Carter
Southan, all of whom, it is said, acquitted
themselves handsomely. Much interest is man
ifested in the resul. 1t is said, however, let
that be rs it may it will go to the Court Of APP
peals. Major Moore made point, which is
considered strong one viz: That the subscrip-
ton WAS from the first illegal from the TACT that
the constitution prohibits the State from sub
scri5ing to internal improvements, and that it
cannot confer power it does not itself possess
Should this hold good, the effect would be inn
portant throughout the State where county SUBJ
scrip.ions have been made. The Judge with
holds his decision until May court.
The farm of the late b. Ashby near this
place, containing 400 acres, was sold day by
the commissioners by public auction for S2625
per acre. S42 was refused for it year or two
ago. 1t will probably be confirmed at the pre-
sent price, B. q. Ashby was the purchaser.
Lands are supposed to have about reached the
bottom so far rs the price goes.
james II. Clarke, esq, for many years pre-
vious to the war merchant at Wildwood, died
suddenly at that place on Wednesday last. He
WAS much cs:e emed for his integrity and many
other goods traits of character.
The crops of wheat may DO said to be promls-
very much so. The peaches so far
are all right. ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

If all the time Of the committees of Congress
is to be taken up with Investigations, as seems
likely, would it net be good idea to divide
and let one half of the members sit as investi-
gators while the, other half go on with the
business OF the couutry. Half the number
W .uld doubtless do better than all, any how,
and by this method the necessary legislation
would go 90 while the rascaty OF the officials
could at the same time be shown up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

An extra session Of the Maryland Seuatc is
polls to- morrow to consider the Governors APP
pointment for assessors and boards Of control
and review under the new assessment law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

While the pay Of members Of Congress is to
be reduced $500 or to 81. 500 per snuum, it is
known that there are hundreds of gentlemen
10 the land who would take the position at one
half that sum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

1t having been announced in some of our
Virginia exchanges that MIR. Goode, of Nor
folk, would be most suitable gentleman TO
head the State electoral ticket this fall, We
STATE emi-authortativeIy that Mr.. Goode will
not permit the use of his name in that connec
ton, his engagements precudiog the accept
ance of suoh position If rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

We are indebted to MIR. H. r. Crosby for a
copy of the Constitution of the State OF Colo
RADIO, together with the address Of the Couven'
ton to the people OF Colorado
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

At the regular monthly meeting of the Chcs-
apeake and Ohio canal directors at Annapo-
lis, yesterday, there was concurrence 10 the ac-
ton of the Board of Public Works OF Mary
land reducing toll FIVE cents per ton Oh coal
between Cum oeriand and GEORGETOWN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

1t has been ANNOUNCED from Paris that the
holding OF an universal international exhibition
at Paris in the year 1878 has been formally de-
creed, and will uclud, besides the agricultural
aud mechanical display. grand art exbibi
tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The Atlantic Hotel IN Norfolk has been sold
by the stock holders and was bought by Mr.. Il.
5. Dodson for $40 O0O. Mr.. Dodson has had
charge Of the hotel for several years, aud will
continue its management.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The people 10 MIR. Douglas distrlct-the
Flrst-sccm to be perfectly satisfied with that
gentlemau's course in Congress, as well they
may be. Indeed the delegation from the Saale,
with one exception, is a most excellent Que,
aud r, fleets credit upon the old Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

A student named John Cummings, of Alb.
iugdon, Va, committed suicide in his room,
at the University of Virginia, near Cbarlotes-
vile, Monday plight. He shot himself twice
With pistol. No cause is assigned for the
act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The Norfolk papers says that MIR. Chand.
ler's accouuts as Pension Agent Fave been
thoroughly examined and found correct, aud
no cause can be assigned for his suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

Mr.. Schc the portiy gentleman Of the
House of Representatives, who has SO dexter
ously welded the gavel at the Speakers desk
every day during this session, punctually at
ll:45, went out of Office Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The bill providing for a new pavement for
Pennsylvania avenue passed the Senate y"ster-
day. Tue avenue wants repaviOg as badly "a
Is ING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The workmeu employed on the government
locks in the Kaoawha river, at Browustown,
West Va, struck for higher wages two weeks
ago. The contractors brought fifty negroes
from Richmond, and CD their arrival last even
ing they we're met by about two hundred whites,
who insisted upon their return. The latest re-
port from Brownstown says the negroes are 10
the contractors Office. and the whites have sent
runners into the surrounding country tor the
purpose of collecting mob. Trouble is feared
is ten miles from Charleston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

Receipts Of Grain continue limited, though
the market is active, and prices have advanced
on all kiads The sales to-day were $50 bushels
red Wheat at l+5, 15G, 15S and 1853, and 4o4
bushels Of Corn al 59AJ0 Tor white and 50 for
mixed. A small lot of Oats was offered but not
taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

The Secretary OF the Treasury yesterday is
sued circular of instructions concerning the
issue of silver coin in place of fractional cur
repcy under the provisions of the bill for the
issue of silver currency, just signed by the
President. At Cabinet meeting yesterday
the Attorney General to whom the law bad
been referred, announced that it required that
silver should be issued without delay, following
which the instructions were determined upon
and the circular issued. Uuder these nstruc-
tons fractional currency will be redeemed in
silver 10 sums of five dollars or nuitiples there
of, assorted by denominations aud in amount
MT to exceed one hundred dollars, by the Uni
ted States assistant treasurers and repositories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
ChASSEU K.

A RD-At the request OF friends | An
"A nounce ryse!fs candidate for tue Hon.
of DeIeg ties to fiji the vacancy occ.siored nv
the resignation OF Capt. w. II. Fow.e II NOM.
nst+n shall ma ke an active and thorough can
vass aid II elected, gratefully apprecisti,.g The
trust confdet to me- shall labor faithfully +,
promote the Interests ot my constituent:
ap l9-tt HENRY w. thBREY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

TNO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
i CITY AND CLUNTI-I tesire to b
candidate Tor the vacant seat in the House Of
Delegates to be filed al the May election.
believe can be Of service to this community i
elected and promise, in that event 10 >ervethei IL
terests of the city and county without prejudice.
partisiity or fear of individual consequences
NH 31-tf NJ D. BALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
i CITY AND COUNTY, hereby respect
fully announce myself c.ndidAt" for the sea,
in the House of Delegates made vacant hy the
resignation OF Capt VIM. q. Fow e-subjrc.,
of course, to the decision Of Conservative nom.
mating Convention or primary election.
NH 81 GEORGE A. VI USHBACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL.
l. EAANDRIA.-l respectfully anLouncr
myself n candidate for the office OF City Ser
geant-subjcct to the action OF the Conservative
party in convention Or primary election.
I'D 4-td JOHN w. CAMPBELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

TNO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL.
L EXANDRIA-I respectfully snnounr.
myself candidate for re election 10 the OH,
OF City Treasurer-subject 10 the elton o! III.
Conservative party in convention or primary
election. [ap Is ltd W. d. CORSE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL
i EAANURIA-I respet fully announce
myself candidate for Reelection to the iicc
of Clerk Of the corporation Court-subjrct -
the action of the Conservative party in convcn-
ton or primary election.
NH 30-id MORTON MARIE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
FANCY GOODS
Selected from New York, Philadelphia MI"
Baltimore markets, consisting III p''t
of the following

Black Silk Fringes.
25 pieces Worsted Fringcs sl coors, ~ per
yard.
Fans Fans in japanese. Linen and SIX
Millinery Ornaments new styles
Bustles and Hoop Skirts, fTe different sly 'e''
Coraets, special bargains, rom 10 up '"'
forty. bone Corset at 81, is great sVo''e'
So dozen two-b button KID GLO' I'd u ''''
These are the best goods ever offered III A'eA"''"
dris ut the price
Sun Umbrellas in great variety. These s'0''
will be sold at slight advance on ca -
HIGH Combs, new designs, cheap
Hair Hair! Great reduction III price, o.
shades
Together with full line of Fancy d'o"s S"1
Notions, making the most complete s'oeA ~ 49,
CITY 1T prices lower than ever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19
TITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL
4 EXANDRlA

At the request Of some OF my friends, here
by announce myself candidate for re election
to the office of Commonwesltn's Attorney 81
the city Of Alexandria at the approaching May
election. This announcement is made subject
to the action of nominating convention .!
primary election of the Conservative party. Il
reelected. l shall devote my lime energy nnI
ability to the discharge of the legitimate duties
f the office
NH 29-td JOHN VI. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

VIM. NJ. Levin has been appointed post
master at Haryey's Mills, Warren county, Va,
vice Jeremiah Kibler, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-19

TI1O THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
i CITY, respectfully announce mysc,
Candidate for reelection to the office OF City
ergeant Thanking my many friends for their
former support hereby solicit its continuance
in the election to be held on the 25.h of May
1876. have endesvored to discharge the di-
ties of the office to the satisfaction Of all, and
my past course is the index to my future con-
duct.
NH 2S-td ROBERT L. LUCAS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
From KterndOn.
HERSDoS, Pa,
March tn, 1876. J

HERSDoN, Pa,
March tn, 1876.
.Hessrs. Editors AmsT,cdH
On Tuesday eve, ~ %
ut, the HerndOu Literary Society convened iu
Tie rUOuI Ui Inc Hlsh School. Ine meeting Was
called To Uruer wlln the president (GT. hIH) ~
the chair. Minutes UI precious mcUtIug were
Teau aud approved. RuH called ana nearly all
members responded 10 IncIT names. Debate was
HNeiy.
The question "EeSolced, That le0mGn Sb0t,id
haCs uOsce i's gOrc',ane,staE GDGirS, VAS IaAeu
up aud crpdttdOty SUSTAINED on the affirmative
by MessTs. Lain, Israel aud kniss, aud on the
negative by Mcosrs. KauIIuiau, showers AN
MuNeI ton. The chair rendered decision In favor
uI the affirmative. Beng .tu unfinished business
meeting, The report OF the treasury investigating
cOniInIttee MAS sUucltcd, and reporting IayUra-
be, discouraged.
The rcIoTrcd questions we're next called for,
Which were ABBY answered.
Instructions Iu The eIciueHte OF music was given
US y. a. Laur, when WAC NCIy satisfactory.
Inns MAS lOlUwCC Uy lustI uCtluHs lH uuaIhe-
mit,co by ). B. kaufman, VINO, alter making
lew remarks, showed the Importance of Lsc
study Oi fractions. After which the society ad-
jourued 30 meet, Tuesday eve, March 7Ih.
l.. ". SHOWERS,
Corresponding Sec'y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-03-10
Prompt RciufOrcem eut.

When the physical energies oyertasked or
1ag through weakness or disease, they need
prompt reinforcement. Renewed Yigor Is most
speedily supplied through the medium of I tonic
stimulant, and among medicinal resources of
that class. Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs as
surody deserve "A pre-emineIt place. Weakness,
whether constitutional or arising from disease or
over fatigue, cannot be better compensated for
than by a resort TO this prime strengthening
cordial. The enfeebled invalid. the canvalescenI
and the aged and iniirm find that il is an unfail
Ing source Of vjgor and comfort. Its combined
tonic and Alternative properties also constitute it
an invaluable remedy for Indigestion, weakness
Of tne organs of Orinatiun constipation, torpidi-
~ of the liver, and many other irregularities
and disabilities, aud render il AN invaluable pro-
lection against malaria, rs well as disorders Of
the stomach and bowels.