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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
TelegraDhic Summary.

Sig churches in New York have been ordered
to enlarge their modes Of exit or close.
A boy named James Ward fatally stabbed
Augustus Perizean, 10 Salem, Mass, last night.
A fire 10 Augusta, Maine. this morning. de-
stroyed property valued at $4,000.
The German Parliament has refused to post
pone the abolition Of the duty on iron.
A $4,000 suit for damages against Phila.
delpbia newspaper was decided to-day by q
verdict giving the plaintiff one cent.
Henry Ward Beecher will deliver tue address
at meeting to be held 10 Brooklyn for the
benefit of sufferers by the late fire there. 1t is
also said he will lecture in Richmond, Va,
next week.
Mrs Robert Mcdonald shot her husband 10
Albany, last night because he was whipping
her.
The president of the Union Du Credit Bank,
Of Brussels, has absconded with all the bank S
funds.
1t is reported that the armistice between
Turkey and the reVolted provinces has been
prolonged two months.
Mary Kelly was shot by Eugene Chist, in
New York. to-day, for refusing to marry him.
DISCOVERY OBJ AN UGCLAsSlIlEO ANIMAL IN
A'PoToMAc OYsTER.-While some men were at
work down the Potomac river, day
or so since, dredging for oysters, one of the
workmen came across what he regarded as an
unusually largo and fine oyster, which he at
once proceeded to open. As the shell, which
was about six inches long, was being opened,
the man pressed one of his fingers into the par.
TALLY opened she'll, when to his utter sstonish-
ment and pain something inside took firm hold
of his finger, and when he forcibly distracted it
he experienced considerable pain and found it
somewhat lacerated. His suspicion and surprise
were by this time excited, and ne at once OPEN
ed the she'll and was astonished to find that it
contained curious animal, several inches long,
completely filling the cavity of the shell, This
animal very much resembles what is commonly
called water dog, except that it has no feet.
The head was similar to that Of cat fish, with
a large mouth full Of fine teeth. Just back of
its head are two large lobes, which give it q lit
tie the appearance of a small bull dog. The
man who had his finger bitten suffered consid-
erably, and it was much infsmed. The animal,
whatever it may prove to be- must have made
its access to the she'll when small, destroying
the oyster it found as the natural tenant, and
grew up to its present size within the calcsreous
prison usurped by itself. The brute has been
placed in the hands Of q competent scientist VII o
will determine what it is Wash. Nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

10 speaking of the present prospects OF the
country, and the impending anarchy, the n e"
York Journal Of Comm erce, the especial organ
Of the mercantile community Of that city, says
''And let US not make the mistake Of being too
sure that partisan rancor and unialrness, the
justification Of sharp practice for party objects,
and 40 easy federation oil The employment OF
;soldiersto supervise elections, may not some
day plunge this great republic toto such cou-
tention "a has bevome chronic 10 Mexico GoV.
Seymour, in his speech before the electoral
college Of New York pertiuenty said I'VE
cannot have Mexican politics without Mexican
6nsnces and Mexican disorders Our latest
news from Mexico gives fresh emphasis to this
wholesome warning"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

Justice Miller. ono Of the radical majority
of the Supreme Court OF the United States,
whose undigni6ed. unprotessional and part'zan
sentiments, expressed to correspondent OF the
Chicago Times, the other day, wero so out
rageous as to receive the condemnation OF even
the radical Senatorial caucus, still further de-
bases himself by attempting TO impeach the
vsracity OF the correspondent, and by express
ing his surprise that the conversation OF
private interview should DO made public MIR.
Crawford, the correspondent alluded to, pub
fishes card 10 reply to the Judges lame de-
NAL, 10 which he says that the account OF the
interview With Judge Miller was DOT only
strictly accurate, bus had ACTUALLY been toned
down. aud that tue Judges expressions were
more radical and more bitter than anything
published concerning hin. With such men IN
the Suprems Courtit is 10 wonder that Sena.
tor Edmunds' proposition to refer the COUNT
ing of the electoral vote 10 that tribunal only
received fourteen votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
Foreign News.

Russia at the conference will be supported
by Germany and France.
The activity Of Turkey 10 her preparations
for var, particularly in the naval department,
continues, and the Turks are not altogether
satisfied with the way the conference is being
conducted.
A recent storm 10 New Zealand caused dam
age to the extent of $500 OO0-priucipalIy
from fires caused by lightning.
Twelve French communists escaped from
Noumea, South Pacific, iu steam launch.
Ten were recaptured; the other Two jumped
overheard and were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
The Situation.
Rooms OF Nat. DEM. COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON Deo 10 1916,

10 the People Of the United States
pounces, as the result of the election held on
the 7th OF Nosysmber, the election OF san nnd
J. Tidcn, of New York, as President ana
Thomas A. Hendricks dIi;sss Of Indiana as vice
We congratulate you on the victory l3g 70.
form. 1t now only romans for the two houses
Of Congress, 10 the performance of their au.y
Oh the second Wednesday in February next &c
give effect TO the will of the people, thus ey
pressed ia the constitutional modo by mayor
ty of the electoral votes, and confirmed by
majority of ai the States, as we'll as by al
overwhelming majority Of ali tue people OF tht
United States.
AgRAM S. HEWITT Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

The annual report of the president Of the
Danylle Railroad Company shows, as the net
result CT the company's operations for the year,
after satisfying all current charges for the main
teusuee and operation Of its property, paying
all interest on its whole debt funded and float
ing, and all liabilities Tor rent, a balance OF
$63,2sl.77 over all such charges, interest and
liabilities. a. g. Ruford was reelected presl-
dent, aud W. I. SutherIin, W. l.. Owens,
Strickland Kneass. Isaac Davenport A. Y.
Stokes. Johu Eardsley, 4. j. Cassatt, and j.
N. DuBarry we're elected directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
letter from CuIpeper.

correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
CULrEpER, VA, Dec. 13.-Yesterday after
noon, while skating with some young compan-
ions Gu Taliaterro's Dam. little Jimmie Simms
ran into ia air hole and was drowned. At the
moment of the accident there was only little
boy near. who, finding his efforts to save bis
friend unavaliug, hurried down some fifty
yards or more to where parties we're cutting
ice. On his return with assistance Slmms had
disappeared, and not bubble or ripple TO show
where he had sunk. The water at the spot is
ten 10 twelve feet deep aud covered with ice at
least six inches thick. So soon as The news
reached town large crowd hurried to the dam
and every endeayor made to recover the body,
which they succeeded iu accomplishing not un-
til late hour last night. Jimmie was bright
promising boy Of II years old, and was the
idol OF his widowed mother. The bereayed
family have the heartfelt sympathy Of the EN-.
tire community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

Charles Harris and George Wilson, IN jail
at Fredericksburg on the charge Of stealing
horse from Mr.. Geary,sof Washington, were
brought before Judge Barton on writ of ha'
beas corpus aud bailed for their appearance at
the next term of the Stafford Court, but were
Immediately rearrested CD warrant issued BY
U. S. Commissioner, and are now so held.
The Southern States now have no rights that
federal officer is bound to respect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

Should Senator Morton's bill for counting
the electoral VOTE introduced last session, be
called up, as Mr.. Edmund's threatens, and be
passed, Mr.. Tildeu will certainly be President,
for that bill provides that the two houses OF
Concress shall count the votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

The banking interest of the country is expo
rienoiog its share of the general depression OF
business, caused by the existing political troub
les, and at meeting OF the associated banks in
New York, yesterday, resolutions were adopted
requesting all the banks in the country to unite
in petition to Congress to repeal the taxes
imposed on them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
ABRAM S. HEWlTr, Chairman
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Secretary.
WASHINGTON, D. e., Dec. II, 1876

WASHINGTON, D. G, Dec II, lSiO.,
An address has, tonight, been issued By the
Democratic Committee. 1t is the last desper-
ate attempt to prop failing cause. Governor
HAYES hes been fairly elected by clear ma
iority Of the electoral votes. There is no adj
cation that any right.minded citizen has doubt
az to tho result. The address Of the Demo
cratic Committee is an impudent and sudacous
attempt to prejudice and prevent the public
Judgment. Hayes and Wheeler are elected,
and the will of the American people will be
carried out and maintained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

Ii the item 10 our Washington dispatch TO.
day concerning General Wade Hampton be
correct, and we have 10 reason to doubt ii, he
deserved just such treatment as he received.
Man worship is daily brought TO grief, and
Hampton has fallen from his niche.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

If Mr.. BANDS bill, which passed the House
of Representatives, yesterday, should meet the
approval Of the Senate, of which there is some
doubt, and receive the endorsement Of the
President. Of which there is greater, IL will
make silver dollar of equal value with one of
oo,d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
DIED.

On Wednesday, December IL, 1876, NELLlE
OLIVER, only daughter Of David and Annie
A. Pullman. aged years. | month and q days.
At Dlenheim, Pike county, Missouri, the 9Th
of October JOHN c. CARTER, in the 18th
year of hia age, formerly Of Albemsrle co., Va.
On December lth, 1876. MAY JULIA, in
FAINT daughter Of w. A. and Laura Z. Brawner,
aged months and days. "SuEer little child
rem to come unto HE, for of such is the king
dom oil heaven"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

On, Washington morning exchanges, though
printed only six miles from us, as a general
thing, reach us by the nights mail, and those
that are printed in the afternoon come TO hand
the next morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
LEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Il.

When the following letter first came out we
hasita:sd about publishing it, because though
ue had long siuse ceased t. have any respect
for the President as man, We had some lor
the Office he held bu! siacs, by his own asser'
lions, it appears that he regards bis position
o5Iy as the corrupt meao5 oi perpetuatlng q
corrupt government, and is base enough to
seloat over such shamelcasness, and as the like
opinion Of his office is also entertained by the
other leaders of his party. our hesltancy, IKE
our doubts concerning the Presidents honesty,
has been removed, especially as MIR. OConor
il not to blame for its original publication, and
only wrote it as private letter to friend VINO
had asked him bis opinion about the situation:
a-f'vo .".a FORT WARRINGTON, N. Y,
November 229, 1876.
Dear Sir Gibbon says there is vital diner
ence in the consequences of a foreign ana q
civil war The former is the external warmth
of summer, always tolerable, and sometimes
beneficial the latter ia the deadly heat oil tsVer,
which consumes without remedy the yltals. ol
the Constitution
do net think opinions of judicial mature
concerning tho law or the constitution OF any
consequence. The drunken democrat whom
the republicans dragged GU! Of the Galens gut
ter, besmeared with the blood of his country men
slain in domestic broil and lifted to q high ped
estsl as the Moloch of thoir worship, rules
over tho PROSTATE ruins Of Washington's re.
public. That republic persisted on the day thai
Mcdowell moved on to Richmond. Yours, truly
CHARLES OCoNoR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

The commissioners appointed by the States Of
Maryland and Virginia to definitely determine
aud establish the boundary line between those
States have finished their work, and have en-
ployed Judge Black to prepare the statemen,
of their award. 1t is understood that the award
will be in favor Of Maryland, and will give that
State the control Of the fisheries on the Poto-
mac river and the valuable oyster privileges
about which there has been 50 much dispute
10 the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

Judge Hoadlev, Cl Ohio. maintains the ineli'
gibility of Watts and the strict justice and con'
stitutonality Of Gov. Growers decision in Civ.
ing the Electoral certificate TO Cronin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

All The radicals, from Gov. Hayes down to
the meanesl scalawag, are Loud in the express
sion Of their willingness to submit to the de-
csion of the fraudulent returning boards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

+ The net revenue of the Richmond, fredericks-
burg and, Potomac Railroad for the past year
was $l9O,l75.99. The differences between the
company and the Potomac Steamboat Company
have been settled, and new arrangements have
been made with that company for steam boat
service between Quantico and Washington.
The old officers CT the company have been re.
elected. - 80 IL -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

Mr. JOHN Harmer Gilmer WAS stricken witt
paralysis in Richmond last Tuesday, and lies il
very precariolts condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

At a;meetiug Of the Valley Railroad Com.
pany, held in Baltimore, yesterday, PROPOSE.
tions were made by the National Security Iron,
Coal and Improvement Company, and the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company for the
completion Of the road from S,auuton to Sa-
lem. The proposals were held under advise.
msnt. The number Of miles to be completed
is ninety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
NYEW S'rOk L !

NEW SrOKEl
~ NEW Goodies
HkEf i>Hlti- {
Tho subscriber respectfully ah:.od1:cs !L.|
he has taken the store
NO. I47 KlNG :sllthi-i,
and is prepared to offer tall aid cA'ei'lii 'a'
lacted stock Of ....,.....
FINE FAMILY GROChRlta
at prices which cannot iall 10 please. u''i:
delivered promptly to all parts .! tDo e'ty ""'
satisfaction guaranteed III every pari'"'!a'. -
inspection Of stock solicited
NY 0-tf +. ). DE- ih;'1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.

NorloA' Sor''S'
| respectfully inform my friends Aid the 10
liz .hst have resumed NV PORK PACKING
BUSINESS, and will keep Oh hanl daily I.
fresh supply of Sausage. Spare Ribs, rig.' Fee.
Chimes, Hogs Heads and Pure Lost Lard, rnl
up expressly for family USE also Aimee Meat
and all kinds of Meat. Of my owu curing. with
supply of fresh Butter and Poultry, a. '"S
store, No. II south Fairfax street -,.
dac . ). i. REED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

a young lady, in Washington. promised to
marry an aiorer, provided Mr. Tidcn was
elected President, and now, 10 matter how
many people are willing to submit TO the
Hayes usurpa!.ob. that adorer will hold out
to the last that Tilden is President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
lBy Telegraph

MARINE INTELLIG E n G II
Sunrose. ......... 9 Moon rtseS....... i 80
Sun sets......... 43 High acater....... Il :.
ARRIVED.
Str Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, t. L A Reed.
SAILED.
Str Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, hy r A Reed
MEMORANDA.
The schr Fannie K Shaw, which has bee.
ashore off Cape Henry since tho gale on Sa!"r.
day, foated of yesterday, and wss towel -
Norfolk by Bakers Wrecking tug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
COMMERCIAL,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Deer n.--Whes.
continues active, with good receipts; Offering.
Of 1852 bushels, with sales at l30al4j ~ 10 qust-
ity. Corn is 1c lower than yesterday, with be-.
ter receipts sales OF 1853 bushels at 81 AMI g.
for old, and a for new, No Rye 9: Oats y..
ported. Country produce in fair recaipts
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dec'r. /" lS..g
Beef Cattle-Prices to-day ranged as follows
5est beeVes........:.". .....4 - ~
GENERALLY rated first quality. w 4 -
Medium or good fair quality ........3 on 3 4 60
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows on : e.
General average of the market ......3 Is d u
Extreme range ofprices. ..............2 81 3 81
Most OF the sales were from ..........3 - d T.
The offerings this week, though not as nume;-
Gus es last week, WeTe much in excess Of The d-.
mand, which was not marked by any activity
| at any time. Prices fell OF early i'll the nlsrks!
| and sales were with much difficulty Objected a.
| decline OF sac, aud III some cases e per ID ::
compared will last weeks figures. The nc:t
decline was Oh The medium and common Cattle
| There were few tops superior to those OF Ia;
| week, but the offerings generally dihsre1 tu.
little III character from last weeks receipts ~
| tai receipts for the week 30 head. Co:a :. ::
for the week 2527 head.
Sheep-The quality this weeL =A,w. 80,
| improvement Oh that ol last week. oleT...:,
| but prices are not IS favorable by tssc pei r.
quality being considered. The butcher IGLeaa-
| is exceeding y slow, being confined % & '5.y
| few persons. There has been an Ea.e:l !.
! mand to the extent Of some l2uO heal W.
quote Sheep at 4a54c per III, few choice selling
at shade higher figure: Receipts aC0j cal
| Hogs-The market this week has been caLlc:
slow in the ordinary butcher trade, but tLay,
| has been little demand on the pa:l ol packoI-
Prices are not quite DIS good as last week, Tho
| top figures early not reaching Dr. high point 4:
| they did the same time lsst week. The qua.!..
OF the receipts generally will not show t.vo',
able comparison with that Of last week. ono.
ings We quote at 7a7!c, few selling 81 the int
| tar figure, most sales being made a. Isc poT -
| net Receipts this week t0l2 head
BY Telegraph
NEW YORK, Deer. l4.-StocES dull. bL:
with better feeling. Money Gold "A. GJ'-
! ernments dull, but strong. Flour dull and ia
changed. Wheat quiet and steady. Corn dnil
and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Deer. li-Virg mia Gs. delsllc,
CI; Virginiss, consolidated, Gos do I'd series 3i1
Cotton quiet and steady; middling T.. Flots.
quiet and unchanged Wheat quiet, with ligh
1 rece No. Western red l36si3o; No d.
! l26a12S; Pennsylvania red l38sl42 MafylanL
! red, good to prime, l3Ssllj; do. amber loOalty
do. White l26al5O. Corn-Southern more &C., {
| and firm; Western frmer and higher; nv,.
Southern white 5ls55; do. yellow toa6G; We.
ern naked old spot 50; new spot and Jan D.. :.
Oats quiet and unchanged. Rye more actns
and frmer at Goa72. Glover Seed dull al l3ts
Ia. Hay steady and unchanged. Sugar du!
at III. Whiskey scarce and firm at 81 III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
ID w. AF Ek !

u W. AVERY,
Dealer III
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY uNu>A-
RES, WINE LIQUORS. &c. &c
22G King at.. cor. Alfred,
seus ALEXANDRIA, ' A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

A street fight, in which pistols were used,
took place 10 Portsmouth, Va, Tuesday, be-
tween Messrs. w. T. Robertson aud William
Boole. Neither party was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

at meeting Of the depositors Of tho Bowling
Grsen Savings Bank, il New York, yesterday.
it was stated that none Of the tepositors knew
how tho affairs stood. A committee was ap-
pointed to wait Oh the receiver and get state
iuent from him as to the payment Of Dividends
and III case of no satisfactory information al
application should be made to the court requir-
ing him to present further report and pay out
the moneys in his hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14

." AT asmeeting Of the board of directors of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad held yesterday,
John ". .,Gerrett was unanimously elected
president for the ensuing year. By this cleo
tiop Mr., Garrett enters upon the nineteenth
year Of his administration OF the best and most
successfully managed railroad in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-14
~ A. JOHNSON.

w. A. JGHNSGN,
GROCERY, LIQUOR, Fred N y |""i
MISSION MERChaNT.
Northeast Corner Cameron and ko,A! :t'ra.-
ALEXANDRIA,. ".
MS Ali orders from tbs country Will Iee-' :
prompt and careful attention. I'll - i
GEORGE McBUkNEY y HON.
DealorE ia
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY ufhI'.
EIES, WINES AND LlQUOs>.
ENGLISH anG SCOTCH Alb did E'oN .
Also, EASTEkN snd fUIUa1 &c liEH"i
and Al AUhERkL
HOS 1876 AND no KING 3lkttI.
Washington Hall Buildins,h
Alexandria. w.
Urisra promptly hlled. nil IL! M
& WIN. RAMSAY
WHOl.E3ALE AND FAMILY ''H'"1@.
And
TEA UEal.Eh.
s. E. COR. kIN0 and sT ASdfh "l'"
novy2-tf Alexandra. Va
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-27

IL all kinds Of manufactures are important
factors in the sum OF every town or county's
success, there are special kinds that are almost
indispensable to the well-beins and progress of
an agricultural country, and of paramount
importance to towns supplied by agricultural
interests. a factory OF whatever character,
that can successfully supply the demand for
such staple is continually consumed by
the people that surround it is "a most impor-
tart one to both owners and patrons. For in
stance, grist mills are indispensable in grain
country. Last week we had occasion to al
Jude to firm that has promised TO come here
in the spring and test Wichita's demand for a
foundry and machine shop, of such charac-
ter as would be able to supply mill machinery
and agricultural implements and repairs. A
foundry Of that character must OF 4 necessity,
in q country like this, ultimately do well. Are
there not others? We think there are several
kinds OF manufacturing enterprises that
would succeed in Wichita beyond any perad-
venture. DR.. Greenleo informs us that
friend OF his in Pennsylvania, man. by the
way, who has already visited this county, and
who owns large and extensive wooden mill,
thinks strongly of erecting mill Vi like char
acter in Wichita. And why not! The con-
sumers are right here, with probably one OF
the most naturally fine sheep-growing
countries in the world. The supply of the
mill would create demand for weol growing
at once. We believe this is good point for
such an enterprise