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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
CONGR ESS.

The following proceedings Of Congress yes.
lerday are additional to those published in the
Gazette Of that day:
10 the Seuate number Of petitions were
prcscn ted against the new tariff bill. A bill to
charter railroad into the Black Hills was sub
United. Mr.. Elmunds brought up bill to
remove the political disabilities Of Gen. Ghol.
SON. Of Mississippi, aod MIR. Cameron desired
to extend the same bcni6cence to Gen. Joe
Johnston, and Mr. Whyte desired TO have the
uame Of COL Jeniter, of Maryland, included.
Mr. Cameron withdrew his amendment; Mr..
Whyte's was voted down and he original bill
p ,sscd The bill TO enforce the Judgments OF
United States Courts was discussed aud passed
over. The Consular and Diplomatic Appro-
pria,ion bill vas taken up, and the Senate re.
stored several missions which the House had
struck out. Without finishing the bill the
Senate went iuto Executive session.
10 the House Of R:presen natives resolution
directing the Ju icsry Committee to Inquire
into the expedicDcy of preventing the Ulited
States mails icing used for carrying lottery ad-
vcrtisemeuts was adopted. The Speaker sub
mittcd the qu stion as to whether or not the
House should surrender Kioouru, the recussnt
witness, to the Criminal Court, 10 which lie
has been indicted, and it was decided that the
House should hold him a. its prisoner. No
other business of importance Was Transacted.
Senate amendment increasing the approprla-
ton to supply the deficiency in the Red Cloud
agency from 500, 900 to $3.50 900, was concur
red IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The nomination of Mr.. Dana to be Minister
to Eogland was further considered in Execu
tive session Of the Senate yesterday, speeches
being made by Mr.. Boutwell, in favor OF and by
Mr. Morton in opposition to bis confirmation
According to present appearances Mr. Dans's
rejection by the Senate is assured. K w.
Stoughtoo. Of New York, is spoken OF as the
next nominee for the position.
Another attempt was made Sunday morning
to destroy the Portsmouth gas works by fire.
James Cavauaugh, the incendlary, was captur-
cd in the act by the watchmau Cavanaugh
was discharged from the employ Of the oompa-
ny some months ago.
1t is understood that the Senate Committee
on Commerce will agree to an appropriation OF
500, 900 for the construction of 6shway at the
Great Fails of the Upper Potomac. 10 response
to the memorial Of the Maryland l. gslature Oh
the subject.
The evidence 10 the court-martia of Pay ln-
spector Spauding, on trial at San Francisco,
shows deacation OF over million dollars.
Spaulding' clerk obtained that amount on false
vouchers and He'd.
The Attorney General has given an opinion
that 40 additional tax ought to be levied on im-
ported wool the price of which at the time of
purchase did not exceed twelve cents per pound
The Woman Suffrage bill has again been re-
jeoted by the Massachusetts Legislature.
TIE CLARKE COUNTY FRATRICIDE.-
error Kemper has refused to pardon the two
Little brothers, who were convicted of killing
their brother, and are DOW imprisoned 10 the
peniteutlary, and Judge Turner, OF Warren,
formerly of the l7th Va, to whom their petit
ton was referred, says there is no ground upon
which the application should be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

The election of Sayles j. Bowen one Of
the delegates to the National Republican Con-
vention from Washington, is considered to be
stab to the President by the hands of his
friends as Bowen has been his enemy for
some years-made so by Grants selling him
house. receiving part of the purchase money,
and afterwards refusing to deliver the property
because other parties offered him more for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

The Virginia Immigration biz has been kill
cd 10 the Legislature, and with it the hopes Of
several who were anxious to obtain the position
of State AgeDt-a lucrative Office that was to
have been created by it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

Gen. Scheuck, late Minister to England,
was before the Congressional Investigating
Committee yesterday trying to disprove the evi.
dence of former witnesses with regard to the
part he played 10 the Emma mine swindle.
Gen. Meigs is ready to testify in the Belknap
and Ingalls, cases. The testimony of j. +.
Barrow, yesterday, was to the effect that the
President was cogoizant Of the trade in suffer
shins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

The case Of the Brewer brothers, for shoot
ing Col. j. Lyle Clarke, charged with seducing
their sister. is still in progress 10 the Criminal
Court of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

The Common Couuci last Oight concurred in
the Board Of Aldermen's resolution extending
the suspension of the order from the removal of
the St. Asaph street railroad track, so as to give
the Railroad Company time to comply with the
term Of their new charter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

Deuuuciations of the United States Supreme
Court may now be expected from Radical quar-
tiers in consequence of its late decision affirming
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
DIED..

March % h 1876 of congestion of the lungs
CHARLES CORNISH, infant son of Edward
and Mary e. CowIing. aged one month.
The friends OF the mi y are respectfully in
yi!ed to attend bis funeral to. morrow, ut four D.
m. from the r.sd" CO Of his parents, Wilkes
street, between Fnyette and Henry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
PORT OFALEYINURII MARCH 20

Steamer Lady o! the Lake, Norfolk, to F A
Reed.
Steamer w Thoml son, lower Potomsc, 70
& Reed.
Schr Fannie, White Point t. John h psr.
rott, jr
Schr NJ Leonard, fJr Georgetown.
Schr Charles Wolsey, to master
MEMORANDA.
Schr Jesse w knight, hence, ut n York 9th.
Schr Helen, for this port cleared 81 New
York 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
The Potomac Fisheries.

The fishing season on the Potomac may be
said to havo fairly commenced Tor 1876, hough
with rather dismal prospects of success. Thus
far very lew shal have been brought to mar.
ket and The prices are high The old fisher
men state that the gill nets are destroying the
business, add at the present rate of decrease in
sha /, that excellent fish will in few years be
a curiosity in our markets. The fish which
would naturally ascend the river to ,h" spawn
ing grounds between the times Of hauling tue
large seiues are NOW all caught up by the gill
nets, it being almost impossible for FISH to
escape them. The consequence is tha; fishing
shores which 10 former years rented for thou
sands now command only a few hundred
dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
T Asst CALL.
IL STATE TAXES. 1878,

T Asst CALL.
IL STATE TAXES. 1915.
The State tax bills Tor 1875 are now IN my
hal DIS for collection, and L have but shor.
time in which t. make any returns l must re-
quire the payment Of said ta4e on or octore The
lO.h day Of April next. All person failing t"
pay at this time will be proceeded Agsln-t NC
cording to law. AS those taxes must be pad.
hope all persons owing bills will "a'l pro nrlIy
and psy them. thereby relieving me from per-
forming disagreeable duty and save them
selves addition.l expense and trouble
JOHN T. NUGENT, Yep. Treas,r.,
ut the utiice Of w. ID. Core,
NH IS No 50 King street
Nj UNIT VERNON NURSE IKE .
N1 Established rs years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS hE'
GION A SPE IALTY. ,,
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TKhha
ETC., &c.
Send for Catalogue to
G. GIlLINGHAM q CO.,
Accotink Pos.ottcel
NOV 4tut{ Pa,-fsX CO.. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

We have 10 change to note in the MARIE. t.
day. Flour is less active, though there i: +
good local demand and prices hold the SAME
Receipts of Wheat are light, with saes t., l33.
l47, AS and 100 tor f.ir to good. Corn j. s,c,iy,
with offerings of lS2 bushels Of mix ID, snd
"a les ut Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

The Committee on the Judiciary of the u.
S. House of Representatives, yesterday, agreed
to report the articles of impeachment on Thurs
day The original articles numbered twenty
FIVE counts but have been reduced to FIVE, as
follows: The first count charges ex Secretary
Beknap with receiving money corruptly tor ap-
pointing persons to Office the second charges
him with bribery under the statute; the third
charges the payment of money to Belkuap for
continuing persons 10 Office; the fourth charges
him with receiving money and gifts. Under this
couot there are sixteen specifications, naming
all Marshs payments. The fifth, in order to
cover the money that it may be alleged he re-.
ceived on account of his wife, charges him with
taking money for the use Of himself from others.
The articles are all based principally upon
Marshs testimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

The Legislature sdjourns for the session to-
night aud 10 all the people will rejoice and be
exceeding glad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 90, 1875.

The Baltimore G,zctte says: " ne Presl-
dent evidently knew his man wheu ne appoint
ed ex.Gov. Wells, OF Virginia, District Attor-
ney 10 Washington. As long as Fisher and
Harrington controlled that important Office,
Justice was mockery and law farce. They
shielded and protected the safe burg lars, and
for The best of reasons. When Wells came the
country was assured that there would be re-
forms aud stern performance OF duty. But
the result shows that Wells is no better than
his predecessors. He has done and is doing
all he can to protect the safe burglars and put
off action until next month, when all proceed
ines will be barred by the statute OF limlta-
TONS" The President is not the only man
who knows Gen. Wells, of Michigan. He is
we'll known 10 all the region round about this
city, aud when his appointment as District At,
torncy for Washington was first announced 1t
was generally understood here that 1t had been
made to cover up something that ought to be
exposed. The steel plates be wore duriog the
war, and the detective be lately hired and lock-
ed up 10 Jail with q criminal, will give those
who are as yet uuacouaiuted with the General
q correct idea of what manner of man he is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

ADVERTISING PEOPLE.-Says the Boston
POSI- "Pcople who advertise are smarter than
these who don't; better looking, too nine in
ten. This is natural, if not logical Advertis
ing is an indication Of intelligence, and intei
gence is one Of the leading elements OF good
looks At all events the world believes 10 those
who advertise, and it plants It's dollars 10 their
pockets. Such are live people; and in these
i've days nobody waots any hing to do with any
but your live neo and womeD Our advice 10
everybody kept 10 matrlmony-ls to sdver-
tise. 1t is sure to return largely, increase your
reputation as business man, In Ike hosts Of
friends, aud add to the number of shrewd and
sensible people in the world. Of which there
has never YET been an Overstock."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

rT>J THE VOTERS OF : LEXANDRlA-l
L respectfully announce myself Il Candidate
for the Office of City Sergeant, to be voted lor
at the ee, ton on the 18th Of May no4t-suhJcc.
70 the decision of the Conservative party:
NH 20,t ROBERT r. hNDA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE myself
l. candidate Tor CLERK OF TIE CURPO.
RATION COURT of the City oi AeXaadrIa
mar JAMES K CATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
5. GEORGE A. MUSHBACH

IN LIE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
i CITY, respectfully announce myself Il
ca dliate Tor reelection TO the office of City
Sergeant. Thanking my many friends Tor their
former support, hereby solicit it, continuance
in the election 10 be held on the 25.h OF May,
1876. l have eGdesvorcd to discharge the du
lies If the office to the shiisf .ctlon of all, ana
my past course is the index to my future con.
duct.
NH 2s-td ROBERT T. LUCAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

Il CITY AND &, UNITY
hereby respectfully announce myself y can.
didste for til Office o; membe: # the House OF
elcgates of Virginia. subject to the decision of
8 Cons rvstive Nominatin nvsntion or Pr.
mary Election "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

4 ,ELERY AND CHAMGMlLE +, Ll"oI
~ Just received u fresh supply os Denson
Celery and Chamomie Pills. These rms a:c
prepared expressly to cure Headache, Neural
gia and Nervousness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
CANDIDA TIE.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL.
i EX NDRlA.
Al the request of some OF my friends, here
by announce myselfs candidate for re election
to the Office Of Common weaith's Attorney Of
the city uf Alexandria at the approaching May
election. This announcement is made subj ct
to the action of nominating convention or
primary election Of the Conservative party. II
REFLECTED. shall devote my sine, energy snd
a iity to the discharge of the !cglt mate duties
cf the "ffi g.
NH 29-td JOHN NJ. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

Resolved That the Committee on Streets are
hereby instructed to Immediately institute 8
thorough examination into the condition of the
pumps and wells now in use on the streets OF
this city and especially into that of the disused
wells that have been covered over, and to take
the necessary steps to have the pumps and plat
forms put in good repair, aud either have tho
old and disused wells filled up or the coverings
of the same strengthened and rendered sate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
ON THE VIRGINIA SIDE

these landings arc worked this season by the
following parties: Fowkes, Joseph Caywoo,;;
Windmill Point and Jumps Jacob Fame;
Gums, jerry Raul; Arkeadale, Mel an aud
Smith; Rich and, W. Waller; D pple, Faunce
Bros Free Stone Point, Jacob Fauuce Plumb
Tree Gut, Horseuan & lravers; Sandy Point,
Orlando Henderson High Point aud Stony
Point, VIM. Gibson; W hite House, Wm. Hat.
ton; Ferry Landing, VIM. Knight; Jackson
City, Henry K light; Dlisy Gut, Wm Kniehr;
Eag:c's Nest. JacJb Faunee; White Point,
John Hlckock; Mount Moriah, WIN. Huuter.
ON THE MARYLAND SIDE
the landings are worked by the following par
ties: Maryland Point, Price Gray; Buid's
Ferry and Stump n ck, Cunningham T. Co.;
Chapman Point, Thomas Chapman; Monkey
Point - Barron; Greeoway, - Elliott;
Bryan's Point, Conrad Faunce; Monkeys. Jas.
Skldmore; Teut Landing, Captain j. Guy;
Sandy Bar, Jerry Raub; Geesboro, Alfred
Buudne.
1t is believed that there are at least two
thousand gill nets between the Long bridge
and the mouth of the river, many OF which
stretch quite across the chaonel where the fish
run. Many OF the Shad caught 10 these nets
are destroyed by ees and catfish before they
can be reached by the fishermen, AMI many of
them drown before being reached, as it is sell
dom that more than two persons are employed
10 runoug one of them Those Occupying
,hore Iandings complain that the laws of Nary.
land and Frrgiuis governing 6,hiog 10 this
river are not enforced. and 40 efforts are made
10 enforce them.- Wash Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29
RECEIVING DAILY
Fresh Loudoun County Butter,

Direct from the Dairy.
JAS. +. CRUMP,
NH lift No. 5 s. Fslrlaa -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-29

MAYORS OFFICE, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
March 18th. 1876
To the honorable City Camel Of lsrandria
Genl:emen | have the honor TO transmit
herewith draft of proposed act touching the
sale OF fresh meats in the city.
in presenting this important matter tor your
consideration and action, | will merely state
that the Commissioners OF the Sinking Fund are
unanimously o: the opinion that unless some
such net be speedily passed the revenues de-
rived from the renting Of the butchers stalls in
the NJ Fel House will be very materially les
sened. Very respectfully your ob't. serv't,
<. kEMPER, Mayor
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-29

i.
The Republicans are still true to their
system Of shielding all their guilty men.
In the investigation of naval affairs the
majority report TO the House is crushing
against Secretary Robson, and yet q
minority is found to sign u report, deny
ing none of the facts, but declaring that
there Is no evidence of evil intentions
on the part Of the Secretary. After this
way Of reasoning highway robber may
be made to appear as pure as an angel.
Facts are nothing intention is every.
thing. Rob and murder as much as you
please, but let your Intentions be pure.
The RAIDS have perhaps heard that ''hell
is payed with good Intentions, "and they
are preparing material for their future
-ngif La T
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-29
TaE sOUTnFRN y0TE.
t'ie Reas0n why st ~ Esarangcd iron,
y ihe Republican Party.

/ llNHfHnHEE NBWAI
| We continually see in the Northern
! Republican papers the reiteration OF
the threat in their Cincinnati platform
against the South because of our devo-
ton TO the Democratic purity. A solid
South, say they, Is menace. The South
solid for Democracy means (they repeat)
scctionalism. What we could not ac-
cUmplish by war we attempt by politics
The South in determined TO rule. All
this is intended to affect those in the
North who have never been South, and
who only know that which is written In
Radical papers published in the interest
Of the Radical party without regard to
fairness. justice or fact. Let honest Re-
publicaus North or South ask themselves
the question What has the Radical
party done, Ol even promised, to induce
the body Of the Southern white people
to love OF support l.? What has it
done 60 secure the confidence Of our
best men? have they heen consulted
about the government Of u single South
ern State from the days of reeonstruc-
tion till this day? We're not the ignorant
and corrupt given the means. power
place and position to reconstruct, organ
ize and control every Southern State
after the war; Were not our best men
ostracised DISTINGUISHED and threat
ened? Were not all IN whom the better
people had confidence excluded until the
farce became public shame and scan
dal TO the party IN power? Is it strange
that our eyes should have turned with
u kindly light To the small but gal
liant band or Democrats who from
those evil days till now, in the name of
justice and law, aye OF humanity and
civilization, have demanded for the in
telligent and worthy Of the Southern
States only civil aud political equality
and the right to be heard. The solid
South does not demand that her sons,
however inteligcntanu able, shall have
Federal place and power She does not
ask for the power or patronage of the |
Government. She has not, i'm the scou- |
yeution Of the party she supports, and |
OF which she formed an important part, |
claimed even the weight OF her vote |
in naming tho Presidential candi- |
dates. She has only asked |
whom she believes TO be honest and /
just. truthful and fair. who promise |
reform and economy IN the administra-
ton, and justice and fair dealing to all |
the people, and who gave other evidence !
than lip service, Of reconciliation shall
come into power, and we are willing
that each and all be Northern men,
during the war with their
section, having the confidence Of the
large body OF intelligent men who com
pose the Democratic party ut the North
These men and Democratic principles
We shall support solid and take the con
sequences
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-29

We publish with pleasure the com
munication Of i" Centenary" urging the
nomination, for Congress-, Of the Hon.
j. Harvey Brigham, OF Bastrop, La.
While 1t would not become US either to
urge, or oppose, the nomination OF any
OF the honorable gentlemen Of the Dem
ocratic party, who are spoken OF for
that position, we yet deem 1t but just to
bear testimony to the great moral worth,
ability and ardent patriotism OF Mr..
Brigham testimony in which we will
be heartily Joined by all who are for
tunate enough to enjoy his acquaintance.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-29
TEE COURTS,
FIRST District Court.

Informations were filed against Mary
Jane Brennan and Emma Dennis,
charged with assault and battery on
Percilla Collens; Ed. Dumas, assault
A. Meynier, assault and battery; Chas.
Foster, entering house with intent to
steal and larceny; John Toussaint, et
alS., larceny; J. Salvador, assault with
intent to kill, and Marshall Carol, en-
tering in the night time with intent to
steal.
Owen Riley, charged with assault and
battery, was nolle pressed.
Ernest Prats alias Toussaint. and
Joseph Johnson alias Ward, on two
charges Of entering a store in the day
time with intent to steal and larceny,
were sentenced in the first case to four
years on the first count and one year on
the second; In the second case to six
months on both counts, making total
OF six years each In the Penitentiary.
Henry ID. Clark plead guilty to lar
eeny and was sentenced 10 six months
in the Parish Prison. Never did man
seem more dslighted than Clark at this
He thanked the Court
dozen times and returned to the prison
all smiles at his narrow escape from the
Penitentiary, This Is Clark's fifth or
sixth offense he promises, however, to
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-29
WHAT DOE, 1T MEAN?
Rumors Of War Coming from Washington.

A letter received this week from
Washington by gentleman Of this city
brings singular tidings.
1t says, In effect, that Grant and his
Cabinet are preparing war on u grand
scale against Spain aud Mexico and the
Indians, and that in this he will be
backed by one of the great European
powers, which, the correspondent says.
Is supposed to be Russia or England
He further adds that the plot has
been permitted to leak out through the
indiscretion Of Grant himself
At oil events. he also says there is
something unusual and mysterious
going on In Washington, which he is
eudeayoring TO disclose. 4
The writer Is an ex Federal army Off
Ger and an intelligent man, but his ap-
prehensions are expressed ia such gen
eral terms that very little more than the
above can be obtained from it. except
that he expresses 1T us his belief that
Grant ls matchmaking some scheme to
get the country into trouble. -
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-29
VARIETIES.
CENTENARY.

Hon. l.. A. Wilt is only thirty three
years old and not thirty-fve, as stated
previously. fh 5J ,4,5
The markets Of the city were sold for
the month Of August yesterday. The
aggregate bid for them was $14,247
Subsequently, the bids for the Maga-
zine, Poydras and Pile, ST. Bernard,
st. Mary, French meat and the vegeta-
BILE markets were rejected, and new bids
received to-day, which will be considered
in committee of the whole. The high
est were, for the Poydras and Pile mar
ket, by Clement Fos, $28lO; vegetable
and fruit, j. B. Dumestre, $500 st.
Bernard, Pierre Adair, $780, st. Mary,
Thos. =. Pickles 1920, Magazine, Jos.
Bilgery, $1750.
The Baton Rouge Convention adopted
the following:
Resotped, That the President Of this Conyen-
ton appoint fifteen members for the State ut
large in the State Central Committees and that
each parish of. the Slate aud ward of the city of
New Orleans elect one member OF said commit
tee, and tha the President of this Convention
be eJ 0Dteto member OF said committee and
that seven members shall constitute quorum.
Gov. Penn has addressed the follow
ing graceful telegram to Gen. Nichols:
NEW ORLEANS, July 2S, 1876.
My Dear Nichols Accept my warmest
congratulations on your nomination,
and rely upon my most earnest sup
port. ~ ID. B. PENN.