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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
Washington Gossip.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-Gen. Hunton the
very worthy and efficient representative from
the Alexandria district, has gone home for a
few days on business and for little respite
from his Iabors The general is one of the
hardest workers in the House, and one of the
most useful members. He says little but does
great deal.
Gov. Walker gives dinner this evening to
the Virginia delegation and few other
friends.
All the investigating committeeman near.
" all the committees of the House are now en-
gagged in investigating-ar at work, and the
revelations are simply astounding, showing
fraud and corruption in nearly all the depart
meuts of the government.
II Mr.. Bristow has not resigned, those most
intimate With him positively assert that he
will not again appear 10 the Cabinet.
Mr.. Clapp, the public printer, having got
ten into trouble, there is possibility that the
Congressional Globe may again be printed.
Mrs. Eatoo, famous in Jackson's time is
living iu this city at seoond.class boarding
house with her granddaughter She is no
longer pretty, and her existence is known to
but few
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
Prince William County Court.

Reported Tor the Alexandria Gazctte.l
The April term of the Prioce William County
Court, Judge Nicol presiding, has adjourned.
Robert A. Sinclair was appointed attorney
for the Commonwealth to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death Of George W. Lorklo.
The will of James g. Green, deceased was
proved aud ordered to be recorded, aud
Virginia Green, his widow, qualified as execu-
trix. J. R. Purcell, John Thomas and Chas.
H. Wcedoo were appointed appraisers.
Com. vs.. B. w. Carney; Indictment for lar
ceuy; cause continued; accused aud witnesses
recognized to the next term.
The motion of Augustus Schultz to qualify
as guardian OF Albert Schulz, was continued.
Mitchell vs.. Breoton; on appeal; contlnued,
and attachment awarded against witnesses.
AIM oistration on the estate Of Isaac Mill
stead, deceased, was granted to Coleman Mill
stead. MontravIl Cornwe, Mahon Gtasscock
and Bernard Cannon were appointed apprais
ers.
10 the matter Of Julia f. Claggett's will;
motion to qualify as executor by Thomas j.
Clagget,; N Jtion resisted BY contestants, whU
moved to appoint A. ID. Payne curator, which
was overruled, and former motion granted; ap'
peal and order of qualification suspended.
The estate Of Richard Atkinson, deceased,
was exonerated from erroneous taxes.
Round vs.. Corporation of Manassas; cause
argued, witnesses examined, and verdict OF DOT
guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
COMMUNICATED.
The New Charter.

The City Council LAS the right, and it is its
duty, to submit the late amendment to the City
Charter to the voters; but at such time and in
such manner as shall seem to ii just and
proper. Now, it is respectfully suggested that
the time BIZ the day OF the municipal election,
and the manner riva voce If it is adopted it
will be by the moo property holders, whose To-
terest it affects but little, and by the negroes,
who will see 10 it an excellent opportunity of
getting on the police, &C.; the great body Of
those really Interested in the proper manage
ment Of the city finances, &C., will vote against
it. Thee, at the next session Of the General
Assembly these facts can be shown, and a mod
i6catiou. which will omit the obnoxious features,
can, no doubt, be obtained. That the people
can select some officers as well, if DOT better,
than the City Ccuncil, Their" can be no question,
but that they can choose all to more advantage
no thoughtful man, aoho has not an ace to
grind viii assert. The writer is neither Cor
puratun office holder nor an Office seeker before
Council, but is ) =. A TAX PAYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
PORT OF ALEX ,NDRlA, APRIL 5, 1876.
sun rose 80 Moon rises ......... 0 90
Sun sets .......6 30 High water...... u

Steam Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, to FA
Reed
Steamer Sue, Baltimore, to J Broders & Go.
Scnr Flying Scud, Baltimore, to p Hooe.
Schr LavOlts New York, to + Knox.
Sch. Royal Arch, for Washington.
Schr David E Wolf, for Georgetown.
Schr Flying Scud, Richmond, by p B iooe.
Schrs j Nj Vance, Annie ; Gaski and Muir
ray Vandiver, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schr L Compartment, hence, at Fall river
4th instant
MARINE ACCIDENT.
The schr F j. b Lsngrai colided with one
Of the Tomlinson bridge abutments on the fore.
noon of the 5th, while trying to pass through
from Fairhaven, where she had discharged
cargo of oysters. The sbutment was damaged
some $500 worth, and the schooner was consid-
eraby injured
Advices received at New York report thst
the schr Alfred Braorook, from Portland for
New Orleans, broke her rudder head while u,
sea and had to keep away for Bermuda.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8. 1879.
The sole object of the Administration seen

The sole object of the Administration seems
now to throw every possible obstacle in the
way of the several Congressional investigating
committees. Secretary Robson has gone to
PHILADELPHIA to obstruct the work of the con-.
mi,tee appointed to enquire into the fraudu-
lent operations at League Island Secretary
Bri.tow, to Louisville, to delay the Babcock
case; Secretary Chandler is obstructing the
Belkpap Investigation, and Attorney General
Pierrepout is working like beaver to baulk
committee that will probably put him and, un-
fortunately, the President in 90 enviabte light.
1t has been proved that the President has
been engaged all along in efforts to stop the
investipa atoms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Senator Hannibal Hamlln wants to increase
the postage on third class matter, including
transient newspapers, and says be don't care
fg for Dewpaper criticism. We never knew q
man whose short comings we're exposed by the
newspapers who did not give expression to the
same idea, but whose every action proved that
he did not believes ahat he said In this connec-
ton we will inform the Senator that much
money can be saved the Postofice Department
BY advertising the mail lettings 10 the papers in
the districts through which the routes run, and
not 10 the Washington papers, which many OF
those who would be bidders never see.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

The Convention lately held in Lynchbur to
establish an Inter Collegiate Oratorioal Contest
determined that the first contest shall! be held IN
that city on the first Wednesday in next No
vember. The judges to decide upon the merits
OF the speeches are to be four distinguished
gentlemen, not officially connected with any of
the colleges represented, and the prize offered
to the best speaker is gold medal to cost
fifty dollars. The points Of merit in the speeches
being subject matter and delivery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
Mount Vernon.

The New York Herald says: The officers
of the Indies Mount Vernon Association,
wbich It NAV be remembered consists of re-
Gent and vice regent from each State, md
themselves this year wholly unable to do what
ia needful in the way Of repairs and ordinary
care for the house and grounds of Mount Yer
non without al appeal for assistance to the
general public Two hundred thousand dollars
was paid to Mr.. Washington for the house and
goo acres of land There was an attempt
made to secure an endowment fund of 800 600,
the interest Of which would serve to keep up
the house and crumbs. At present the whole
amount of the fluid is only $1,000, aud only
the interest of that Gao DE used.
Meanwhile it is necessary to raise compare
tiyeIy small sun at once IN order to put
the house and other buildings 10 sufficient
repair to prevent their ruin 1t is extremely
d desirable that it should be dooe 10 time to
make Mouot Vernon presentable TO the guests
who will come from abroad for the Centeuolal,
and to whom as natioD We should be asham
to present the home aud grave OF Gen. Wash
ington 10 its present condition.
The ladies OF the Association have found 1t
an extremely difficult matter to raise this ne
| cessary fluid, and it is for the purpose OF as
sistine the regent and vice regents in their
efforts, that the New York Mount Vernon
Aid Association has been organiz d.
Their first cff,rt is being made to raise at
once portion of the money necessary for i'm
mediate use, and later they hope to do some
| thing toward the permanent or endowment
fund. that this matter may be forever disp osed
of and Mount Vernon become selt-supportloe
| insti tution
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
Preparation Tor Outdoor Games is now in order.
THE NEW FIELD GAME AT
FRENCH'S.
" " ID x / L L O -
(For the Flag,

ltor the flag,)
Or the Improved Method of Playing Croquet
The prettisst and most interesting lawn game
ever invented The players have sn additions
Interest in this game over ordinary croquet, al
each one has flag to secure, making the game
far more interesting and exciting. Nothing o.
Croquet is lost by Vexillo, AS the players have
ali tue play that croquet affords with the add
tional interest of securing their own flags and
capturing those OF the enemy.
special attention is called to the INDIE
STRUGTIBLE CROQUET, with Rubber-fs face
Msllets. A much more scientific game can be
played with this style OF croquet than any other,
as the rubbar face On the mslet gives certal O
Ola stlc;ty to the stroke; besides carom shots Can
be made Is in billiards.
EXCELSIOR CkOQUET, of Rock Maple,
the cheapest and best in the market. Fui,sets,
in neat box, from 81 a set up
CROQUET FOR THE M1LLION-4 Bail
ami Msllet set, Stake, 10 Arches, in stror g
paper bag, S1.25 per set The cheapest thing
ever offered. Call and examine
ap8 g. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
The Safe Burglary.

tits now hoped that notwithstanding the efforts
of District Attorney Wells to the contrary, some
of the more prominent parties who were impli'
Gated in the Safe Burglary in Washington may
be brought to justice. 1t is understood that
ex. Chief Detective Whitley disclosed to the
committe investigating the Safe Burglary yes
tcrday that o so far as he was connected with
the transaction, he received his orders from
Babcock, and that the plan of the burglary as
arranged by Harrington was first made Known
to him through Babcock, who directed him to
aid Harrington 10 successfully carrying 1t out.
It is stated that Whitley also testified that the
proceedings for the second trial of Harrington
and the others indicted with him were suspend
ed upon an order from the President, or, at
least, that Babcock brought to Attorney Gene
raj Williams such an order; that if the Presi-
dent did not sign it it must have been forgery,
for it was brought by Babcvck to Mr.. Williams,
aud upon it proceedings we're directed to be
dismissed.
It is known that when Whitley left the COM
nittee-roon his evidence was considered ofsuch
importance that the committee placed him upon
oath that he would not reveal it to any person.
They even threatened that if he did reveal any
portion of his testimony he would be arrested
for contempt, as to divulge it would be apt to
obstruct the course of jus,ice. 1t is believed
that there are number of other persons high
10 social standing who are accessories both be-
fore and after the fact. These are supposed to-
be Ex-Governor Shepherd, John 0. Evans,
Halett Kbourne and James A. Mssruder.
Should Whteleys testimony be corroborated
and confirmed it Is amoug the probabilities tina.
Babcook may be arrested in day or two and
be held to bail preliminary to Indictment. At
torney General Williams has been summoned
to appear to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
The Coal Trade Reduction Of N In efs'
Wages

Yesterday afternoon there were posted up
about the diff.rent miues of the New Central
Coal Company the following notice
On and after Monday, April 10, 1876, the
New Central Coal Company will pay for mining
its coal fifty i've cents per ton, being reduc-
ton of ten ccuts pes ton from present prices,
and all other labor 10 proportion. The price
for heading work will also be reduced in pro
portion, viz: to sixty six cents per ton. By
order of the Company, NJ. SINCLAIR,
General Manager.
Similar notices were posted by the Maryland
aDd American companies 10 the vicinity OF their
mines. Nooe OF the other companies have
as yet notified their MIXERS Of a reduction,
but as the three that have taken the step are
amoug the heaviest operators Of the Cumber-
land region it is thought that the others will
follow shortly.
W. to last night 10 expression OF opinion up
90 the reduction had been heard from the
miners. 1t is understood that the measure is
disapproved by Individuals but whether any
concerted remons.rance will be made is not
known. The reduction is the first that has
been made for more than ten years. Cun.ber
land News
There is controversy bet veen the United
States, Canadian and British Governments rela'
tive to the reciprocal freedom Of American ano
Canadian canals. The Canadians have claimed
that the Usitcd States have violated the terms
OF the Washington treaty, by refusing the same
freedom toCanadian canal boats thatwas permit
ted to American canal boats in Canada. Th'
latest phase of the controversy shows that tn
Canadians claimed the right to brlog cargoe
from Canada through the canals and down TIT
Hudson to New York. This the United State
held was impossible. by reason of existing Law
with regard to the first port of eutry, and be
cause neither by the treaty of Washington no
any other treaty had the navigation of he Hud
son river been allowed to British or other tor
cgn powers Now the British Governmen
calls the attention ofthe United States to TIT
existence of law OF Congress which author'z"
the United States 6 Jvernment to permit v's
sells laden With products OF Canada to load o
unload at any port or place in any collector
district OF the United States, provided sim'la
privileges are accorded to vessels OF the Unite
States 10 the colonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
The N ,srkezn

New YoRK, April S.-Stocks dull and lower.
Mouey-oo Ioaos-3 Gold l3s. Flour dull
and dropping. Wheat quiet and heavy. Corn
shade irmcr.
BALTIMORE, April S.-Va. sizes, old. 80;
consolidated SO; WIS 9. Go ton quiet and
heavy; middliug l22 Flour steady and uu.
changed. Wheat quiet, firm and unchanged.
rn-Southern quiet aod shade easier;
Western fairy active and 6rner; Southern
white 64a65; do. yellow 62463; Western
mixed IS spot; OBI May. Oats dull and uu.
changed Rye dull out steady at SOaS2 Hay
dull and unchanged Provisions quiet but
firm aud unchanged. Pork %. OOaS23 Is. Lard
unchanged. Butter scarce aud fru; Western
extras IS 3S; do frss 32s34 Coffee quiet
but firm and unchanged. Whiskey a shade
easier at $l.l24 Sugar steady and firm at
9tal0b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
ED.

After short illness, WILLIAM A., son OF
Charles ana Emma j. Goodrich, aged 9 years
and months. H- The relatives and frieE1s Of
the family are res pectfully invited to attond the
funeral to. morrow afternoon, st three o'clock,
from the NJ e. Church South.-[ Upper Msrl-
boro, Md, papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
BRANDY STArIoN.-The Culpeper Observer,

BRANDY STAr1oN.-The Culpeper Observer,
says ,-
That venerable and thriving little village,
Brandy station, is fast developing in its enter.
prise 1t is pleasantly located between the town
of Cuipeper aud Rappahsnoock station, ADD on
the line of the Virginia and Midland railroad.
Il has about seventy FIVE houses, tour stores,
and handsome church edi6ce, nearly all of
which have been built since the war it does a
guod business 10 the lue of buying and ship
ping produce; it is surrounded by some of the
very best farming lani; its people are live and
energetic, and for generosity and hospitality are
unsurpassed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
COMMERCIAL,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, April 8.-We note
an advance to day on both Wheat and Corn.
with receipts fair and ma ket active Offerings
of sG3 bushels of red Wheat, with sales ut 49,
153 and 1856 for fair to good, and of 1866 bushels
of Corn at So 584 and SO for Mixed and Isl for
yellow, No Rye or Osts reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD. AT a
meeting of the stockholders of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad, held at Front Royal, Va. on
Tuesday last the Hon. William Moes, ir,, of
Page county, was elected president, U. L.,
Boyoe, of Clarke county. vice-president, with
the following board of directors U L. Boyoe
and VIM. D. Smith, of Clarke: Logan Osburn,
q. B. Davenport, W H. Travers and A. R.
Boteler, of Jefferson; Mann Splitter, of Page;
Henry B. Harnsberger, of Rockingham, and
N MsssSs. j John Kelly, MeGovoln aod Fi'spat
rick, of Lancaster city, Pa. The Shepherds
town wv. Va. J Register lesrps that it is the
determination of the president and directors to
resume work on the line as soon as the arrange
.meu,s can be made for that purpose and that
the end of the line through Jefferson county
will be completed first, the connection for the
present being made with the extension OF the
Cumberland and Valley road at Bedington, in
Berkeley county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Among the bills objected to in Congress, yes
terday, was one reported by Mr.. Hoar, March
3, for the relief of the College of William and
Mary, 10 Virginia, for property destroyed in
the late war. Mr.. Burchard, Of Illinois, OBJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

At 'Clarenton" Loudoun county, the resi-
dence of the brides father, on TIL irsdsy morn
ing last by Rev. j. F. Cannon, Major VIM F.
BARRETT, Sheriff of Loudoun co, and Miss
ELIZABETH A. BENNETT, daughter OF
Mr. oydnor Bennett all of Loudoun county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Mr.. John Wood, jr., who was lately Indicted
for embezzlemeut, resigned his position as Sec
retary of the Albemare Insurance Company,
but the directors of that company refuse to &C
cept his resignation, and say they have per-
feet confidence 10 bis integrity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Titles Living Age for April 9Th has been
received. As is invariably the case its con-
tents are interesting and instructive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Mr.. Leo p. Wheat proposes to build an
academy of music 10 Richmond, and has $780,
600 to invest 10 the undertaking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

The Sergeant alarms of the House of Rep
resentatves has instructed the iaior to res trict
MIR. Halle tKilbourn's diet 10 regular Jail fare,
uoless the rescusant witness shall pay for his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

The Colored National Convention, in session
at Nashville, yesterday passed resolutions re-
affirming their adherence to the Republican
party, and thanking President Grant and Sena-
tor Morton for their efforts for the elevation of
the colored race Resolutions were also passed
endorsing Pinchback and the Louisiana State
Governmental and regretting the result of Pinch
back contest in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

The Committee ON Territories, yesterday
further considered the Senate bill for the ad-
mission of New Mexico. No final action was
taken, out the indications we're that the bill
will be reported favorably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Mr.. Warmax, residing in the vicinity of
wildwood, Clarke county, has lost four children
from measles and other diseases within Pc
Rod of two weeks. Two Of the children died
about the same time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

a NEW ENTERPRISE FOR MADIsoN.-The
Culpeper Observer says: The Messrs. Smoot,
of Alexandria, who have such au extensive
taunery at Sperryville, Rappahanuock county,
will in short time put up steam tannery at
Crigersvie. Madison county. The growth
aud prosperity Of the village of Sperryville and
the surrounding country, even, is attributed to
this euterprising 6rm, and no doubt they will
awaken feeling of energy around Crgers-
gill., besides circulating large amount of
money in the neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
CONGRESS-.

There was no session Of the Senate vest er-
day, as stated 10 the Gazette of that date.
10 the House of Representatives after the
Gaz.tte's report of the proceedings closed a
resolution was adopted instructing sub com.
mittee on naval affairs to inquire into alleged
sbuses 10 the Philadelphia aod League Island
navy yards. A bill was passed for the pay
ment of certain war claims, applying to over
two huudred individuals 10 the northern States
and aggregating $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postofice
Apri s, 1876.
Persons calling for letters will say they ale ad-
vertised and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Scarlet fever and measles are prevailing ex-
tensively and with fatal effect among the chll
dren iu Luray and that immediate neighbor-
hood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Quite sensation has been created in the
Chicago grain market by the discovery that
Frank Camblas, large grain operator, who
had lately been "bulliDg' the market, had
withdrawn bis account from hank and decamp
ed; leaving between 100000 ADD 600, 900 bush
els o. wheat which he had lately bought IN,
paid for. This grain having been thrown Cd
the market BY the owners has caused rapid
deciue in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

Col. John Mercer Waller committed suicide
at his residence in Spotsylvania county last
Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

THE PARTIES interested in the above
Il named suit are hereby notified thnt hs:e
fixed upon the % DAY OF MAY, 1876, At my
Office No IS King street. Alexandria, Va, ~
II o'clock, rs the tine and place when and
where shall proceed to execute the said decree,
and all such are hereby required to attend At
said time and place. X. kEMIhh'
Commissioner in Chsncery.
f T.. Smith n, q, ap S-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

SCIlL ~ LlC oSoo iOSe'
Anderson, Wade
Bloxhsm, Mrs NJ airy
Beach, Mrs Mary
Berry, Mrs Mary
Brooks, Mrs NJ srths
Bakely, WI
Carney, Arthur
Csslup, Mis-, Amy
Chatham, Adam
Champe, Edward
Colbert, George
Champ, Pet, r
Cook, Mrs Samuel
Davis, Mrs Jane
Frank, .
Fenton, Mrs j A
Fenton, Aug 0
an Sit w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

BEST KNITTING COT1UN;
~ all n-mbers just opened large stock.
;cb Is II. G.. SLA 7 Ma kER GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-08

The REV FRANCIS VI. WHITE, Assistant
Bishop Of the Diocese OF Virginia, native of
Goocblaud county, Va, who was cousecrated
to his office few years suce 10 St. Paul's
Church, Alexandria, becomes, by the death oil
the venerable Bishop Johns. Episcopal Bishop
of Virginia. Bishop White is a mao of fer
vent piety, good sense and souod theoIogaD
His manners are such as to make aud retain
friends. He is about fifty two years Of age,
aud OF commanding statue Whether it will
be deemed necessary to give him 40 assistant
is vet to be determined.-Rich Neus.
THE Bishop arrived 10 this city last night
and will speud to morrow at the Theological
Seminary.