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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06
Political News.

The Mississippi Legislature organized yester'
day at Jackson. j. NJ. Stone was elected Pres
idept pro ten of the Senate. This position be-
comes important from the fact that if the
present Governor aud Lieutenant Governor are
impeached, as is designed by the large Demo
cratic majority, he will become Governor.
Generals Lowcry and Featherstone are asplr-
ants for the u. S. Senate. The Governor S
message gives much offence TO the Democrats,
who describe it as ta'Sltylag the conduct OF Cit
liens prior to the election and magnlfylog incl
dents connected with the campaign. In the
Senate a resolution was offered 10 return the
message to the Governor and inform him that
the Legislature was ready to receive lDtorma
ton 90 the condition of the government and
recommendations but not to hear political doc
uments 10 the House resolution was OTTER
ed asking the Governor to give names, places
and dates regarding iotimidations and violence.
The impeachment question will cot come up
for some time, and will embrace Governor
Ames, Lieutenant Governor Davis, and the
superintendent of education.
The Maryland Legislature met yesterday,
and the House was organized by the election
of the officers previously nominated in caucus.
dent pro tenn. of the Senate. 10 the evening
caucus Of the Democratic Senator'S was held,
at which the regular officers were nominated:
Mr.. Fields. of Coroiue tor President; MIR.
Augustus GasSaway for Secretary. and Mr..
William h. Hiss, Of Baltimore, for Reading
Clerk
The Memphis Appeals Jackson Miss. dis
patches say that combinations are forming
against Lamar that threaten bis defeat in the
senatorial contest, though his friends are still
sanguue. General Lowery has Withdrawn,
leaving the contest between Lamar and Gene
raj George. 1t is thought N ost OF his strength
will 90 to George.
At an Informal meeting, held at Washing
ton last night, composed of prominent ci!izeps
of the District preliminary steps were taken to
Induce the Democratic and Republican national
committees t. select Washington as the place
In which TO hold their respective natiooal con-
ven ions.
1t is reported that the movement to Dust
Mr. Ferry from the Vice Presidents chair has
received considerable additional strength re-
Gently by change of purpose on the part of
certain prominent Senators who were previous
ly disincined to aid the scheme
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06
Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr. VI drill, OF
Vermont, introduced bill to provide tor the
further redemption Of legal tenders. MIR.
Morton's resolutions defining the relations Of
the States and the general government were
called up, and at his request were laid over to
await the pleasure of Mr.. Mcdonald who de-
signs submitting substitute. The resolution
of Mr.. Morton for the Investigation Of the
Mississippi election was postponed uutil Mon.
day.
10 the House a resolution was adopted Civ.
ing to the Committee on Banking aud Curren-
cy the control Of the subjects of banks, bank
ing and currency, and the resumption of specie
payments by National banks A resolution was
adopted calling on The Como ittee on Naval
Affairs to ascertain whether any part OF the
money appropriated for the building Of the
eight war vessels authorized by the act of l0;h
of February, 1878, had been used TO promote
the success OF any political party. A resolution
was adopted instructiDg the Committees on
Military, Naval, and Iudlan Affairs, &c, to
Inquire into any abuses which may exist, with
view to ascertain what reforms should be ap-
piled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06
Letter from COIIingHOOd.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
CoLLINGwooD, Va, Jan 5.-The weather
Of January first, eighteen hundred aod seventy
six, was hereabout far more betting the gen.
tie mouth of May with its sweet arbutus and
vioets than the stern and chilling mouth which
begins our new years. Every trace of the frost,
which fortnight before bad bound earth and
stream, had disappeared and grass and wheat
fields, under the gentle showers and soft south
winds, gave notable tokens Of the coming
spring. not usu.lly observed so macy weeks 10
advance of the budding and towering time,
even in this milder climate This is the fourth
day after, aud still it is but little colder, but a
continuation of such weather is not desirable
to our farmers, looking forward to season of
good crops and orchard fruits in plenty. How
ever if there be any certain significance in
signs, there need be 20 fears 10 that direction,
for the little harbingers, the frogs, from their
coy retreats, were out in full chorus on New
Years Day, as if moved by the general i'm
pulse of every body 10 our great and glorious
land at the incoming of its first centennial, aud
according to 'old Jacob agoubowmaker" 10
his almanac of more team hundred years ago,
everything is to be lovely aud prosperous dur
ing the present year-almost like the usheriug
in of the millennium. Hear him:
"When frogs croake on ye New Years Day,
Ye farmers worke will surely paye;
He will have create corne and wheaton too,
Aud from grasse much haye move;
All bis kline aud sheepe fat will be,
And his hogs grove like green bay tree;
Peaches and grapes will ripen Tor allie,
And apples hang plenty u ye faIle
Money will be free from bande to handle,
And business be briske in ye laude;
Many ships be built where none before,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06
The Collection for the Lee Monument.


The collection will be taken up in the schools
of this city aud county, as will appear from the
following circular, which has just been issued
OFFICE OF SUp'T. PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
ALEXANDRIA. Va, Jan. |, 1916 J
To the Teachers Of Public and Private Schools
liz the City and County Of Alexandria,.
At the Instance oil the Board of Managers OF
the Lee Monument Association, request that
a collection be taken up 10 the school under
your charge on Wednesday, the Ugh instant,
he birthday Of Robert K Lee, to aid in the
erection OF monument to his memory, at
Richmond.
10 teachers, whose vocation our great cap
tain honored by assuming it when bis country
needed his services no longer in the field; and
especially to Alexandria teachers, whose Delgh-
Dor be was before his name became house
hold word, it is unnecessary 10 say more. he
has monument more enduring than brass OF
marble in the heart of every true Virglolan;
but 10 commemorating his patriotism, we teach
our children a lesson the most important tn
them; the lesson Of gratitude for his services
and fidelity to the Commonwealth to which
his life was so generously devoted.
No contribution, however small, should bt
refused, for every child, il he has but Que Geo
to give, should have the privilege OF saylns
that be, too, beped t, honor Robert h. Lee
All money collected, with an exact list OF al
contributors, will be returned to me, at as early
day as possible, for ira usmis-ion 10 The Treas
urer of the Com nonweath, who is, also, Treas
urer of the Monument Association.
RICHARD L. CARNE,
Superintendent Public Schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

The National Women's Suffrage Association
will hold their annual convention in Washing
ton, beginning on tie 9th inst. They are
makiog all arrangements for meeting of ex-
traordinary power, with the idea that they will
be able to make some impression on the new
House. They have seized eagerly upon Al
exander H. Stephens suggestion that the vo-
men of the South who can read and write
should be given the ballot, by which means the
influence of ignorant negroes can 10 some meas.
ures be neutralized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

The Richmond Wing says: We heard a
prominent member of the House express the
opinion that if the General Assembly were tc
adjourn instanter, leaving the affairs of the
State in their present posture, it would proba,
bly, be the best thing that could be done. OI
course there's no more likelihood Of such an ex-
traordinary thing being done than there is of
the members marching out from the Capitol
in body to Mayo's bridge and jumping thence
into tha river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

Mr. Hopkins, OF Pennsylvania, has intro
duced in the House bill 10 relation to the Sc
lection Of jurors in the United States Courts.
1t provides that each Uuited States district cir
cult Judge shall appoint two citizens of differ
cnt political parties, residents of said district
or circuit, who, with the judge, shall select the
Jurors. 10 this way it is expected the jury
system will DO entirely taken out of the political
orapa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

And traffic increase from shore to shore;
Towps rise up and people multiple,
Aud rich men other acres buye;
Sickoess will be little koowne,
Only We doctors will groaue
But many young men will courte ye talre,
And many shall Hymeu's blessings share
Much quarrelIiug shall cease, aud foe be friend
And sinners their wicked courses eDde,
BY ye better preaching OF preachers allie,
And their truer living like good old Paul. "
A. 2. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

1t was mentioned in a local, in yesterday
Gazette, that the Increase in the value OF the
taxable real estate of this city, by the late
assessment, amounted to 100000. This is a
remarkable statement, considering the uuiver-
sally acknowledged sbrinkage that has taken
place in city property siuce the last assess
ment when, though good prices were then
obtained for real estate, the total valuation
was 1886, sos. Now, when property owners
who are compelled to sell, have to do so at
greatly reduced prices the valuation is 81,
400 265
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

The dangerous condition of the State Capt..
toll has long been cause of complaint to all
whose business compelled, or whose pleasure
induced them to enter that building. We DOW
see that there is project on foot for weakening
the walls still more by making holes in them
for veDtilatiog purposes. The Richmond News
says: A coterie of civil engineers we're at the
Capitol to-day, cogitatiug the feasibility of
veutilatiog that ancient edi6ce by means Of
physical appliances. The result Of their deib-
eratous did not transpire, but 1t is thought that
they reached the conclusion long siuce arrived
at by the public, viz That the easiest way to
entirely, and build new one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

The last instalment, about seventy-fve in
number, of the Southern refugees who emf
grated to Brazil at the close Of the war, have
reached Port Royal, s. s., in the United States
steam trigate SWatara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 1876.
Durlhg a recent visit of Bishop Haven It

During a recent visit of Bishop Haven to
Omaha, Neb., he ventilated himself to a re-
porter little further on the third term ques-
tiop. He declared that nine out of every ten
Republicans in the United States believe that
Grant would make the best President of any
man in the party, but they had given away
to the sentiment against third term. 1t
was only sentiment, bare prejudice, for
which not one of them could give semblance
of a reason. Jim Blaine, said the bishop, would
kill himself before this session was over. He was
altogether too anxious. He hadn't learned that
if man wanted anything in this county he
must at least seem not to want it. He was
only an imitator of Grant anyhow. Should
Sherman be nominated | will pray for him, and
get Just as many preachers as [ can to help
me- The sentiment in this country is too
strong for free education for the Catholics to
overthrow it, and Sherman is the uext man
to Grant 10 make the South toe the mark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

Abraham Lydecker has been appointed pest
master at Hunters Mills, Fairfax county, Va,
vice Daniel Doremus, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06
MEisCI:AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Jan. 6.-The mar
ket to-day is Irm, with larger receipts Of Wheat,
and prices are advancing 1876 bushels of red
were offered and sold at III, 1872 l35, 40 and
l46 latter for prime. Corn is wanted, the sup
ply being exceedingly limited; ia bushels OF
mixed, the only cfering brought 50 and 81.
Nothing doing in Rye or Oats.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 5, 1876
Beef Cattlc-Prices to-day ranged as follows
Best beeVes w 4 d -
Generally rated first quality ........... 90 6 UU
Medium or good fair quality ........ 4 rs 5 N,
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows W 3 10
General average of the markell. 4 50 90
Extreme range of prices ............... 90 6 IS
NJ ost Of the sales were from ............ rs Is
The market at the opening Was little slow
but ii soon became moro active, and 80 contin-
ued throughout Pri 'es shoW wed d fair improve
ment all through the list, an advance of n full
4c per ID being established. Sc IS per 100 lbs
WAS obtained for car load Of extra good North
ern Ohio Steers Total receipts for the Vice.;
1916 head. Total sales for the week 1887 head
Sheep-1he market has shown more activity
than it has displayed for some time past, though
it can scarcely be sad to have been particularly
active. Prices show D general advance of ta1c
per ID. We quote at 41s7c per ID gross. Re-
ceipts this week l4i8 head
HogS-The market mas shown tolerably air
degre. of activity rs compared with last week.
The demand has been about equal to the supply.
The quality varied but little, if any, from the
offerings Of last. We quote st 8 $40 latter for
few extra heavy Hogs, while rough tail ends
sold at and near the inside figure, most Of the
sales being at 9 5OaS9 IS per 100 lbs net Re-
ceipts this week $3.50 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

In the House Of + representatives., yesterday,
Mr.. Cason, of 1ud introduced resolution
rccitiDg that the Government of the United
Suites had been preserved during the late war
BY the bravery aud patriotic devotion of the
Union sodies, aud declaring that the House
recognizes the great and gallant services rem,
drred by loyal soldiers, and recommend to the
people OF the country greater care OF the
rights Of these men aud their families. aud
that iu ali cases Of public emp oymeut and the
emoIumeuts Of Office, other things being equal,
these soldiers should have the preference over
civilians, auu the House iavors law: giving
liberal pensions TO diseased and crippled SOL
ders, aud t, the widows, orphans and depen-
dent relatives OF those who lost their lives such
bouDties as generous Government could al
ford.
The demaud for the previous question Oh
this resolution wa: seconded-l42 10 9; and II
was agreed TO-.
Mr. Fort, of ILL.,, offered resolution declar-
ing that the doctrine just enuuclat:d was so
wise and 80 just that il should be followed by
the officers of the House in filing the subord
nate Offices, aud tina. 10 filling these places
VIC slNcu " OulOu
over soldiers OF the late Confederate army.
His demand for the previous question was
not seconded, the vote standing is 10 1903.
Mr.. Wood, of n. Y, said as this was the
Centennial year, when all should forget past
differences, he would move the reference of the
resolution TO the Centennial Comm ttee, and
it was SO referred by a party vote-yeas - !,
nays 81.
Mr.. Cox, of n. Y, asked leave to offer a
resolution, but there we're cries Of regular or
der from the Republican side.
The call resting upon llllnois member
from that State offered the resolution drawn
up by Mr.. Cox, which was tina! in the distri-
button oil patronage uudcr the Ii use aud by
the Government, those duly elected should re.
glrd the old } tf.rsonisn lest Is he honest
l. he capable? Is he faithful? and that pecu-
liar emphasis should be given to this Demo-
cratic doctrine. Laughter
The resolution was adopted
Prof. Basil l. Gidersleve, Of the University
oil F!rgiola, has received aud accepted an ap-
polullneut to the profeSsorship of Greek at the
Johns Hopkos University, 10 Baltimore, at a
salary Of $4,000 per aunum. Those who know
the severe labor done b. the professors at our
State University, will not wonder, however
much they may regret that Professor Glider
sleeve has accepted this appointment. Prot
MaIlett, who was offered protessorship in the
same University, declined to accept it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

1t is gratifying to note that the iron and coal
industries of Virginia are growing rapidly, 10
spite of the severe depression 10 business that
has existed for so many years in the United
States. If the present rate of development
continues in the State, the Old Dominion will
soon take rank with Pennsylvania as an iron
and coal producer. The Washington Chronicle
says: There is 10 good reason why Virginia
should not be one ofthe most prosperous States
in the Uuion. Her coal an iron deposits are
interest rivaling any in the Uoited States. 1t
will only prove matter Of time, for mineral
wealth, like blood, is bound to tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

At "Valley Farm" in Nelson county, on TIE
Goth OF December 1873, JOHN ". MuSBl, IL
the 73i year of his age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-06

Several of the members Of the House are de-
termined to press bill suspeuding the opera
tons of>the Sinking Fund act Of 1862 Tor a
specified number of years, upon the ground
that the fund itself is already over paid.
The Sinking Fund amounts this year to So,
900 900, next year will amount to $34 900 900,
and will keep increasing each year. The House
may pass such bill on the ground of economy,
poverty Of the people, &c.; but the Senate
now 10 session is the same Senate that defeated
it before, and it seems hardly probable that
any compromise between the TWO Houses on
any other subject could carry with it so heavy
weight as this OF course the President and
the Secretary of the Treasury are also oppos
ed to the passage Of any such bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-04
The War Department Investigation.
The Testimony To-day.

The Committee on Expenditures in the
war department examined this morning j..
!. safely. He knew nothing about General
Hedrick, the sale OF post traderships, or any
matter pertaining 10 the investigation In
progress.
GEN. CUSTER EXPLAINS.
Gea. Caster was recalled, and said the rea-
son he did not give the information of the
on account of the following War department
order OF March 18th. 1878: THAT no officer
eltner active or retired, shall, directly or in :
directly, without being called upon by proper
authorlty, solicit, suggest. or recon- mend
action by members OF Congress for or against
military affairs. All petitions To Congress-
character will be forwarded through the
general of the army 10 the Secretary of War
for their action and transmittal."
Gen. Custer said in view of this order, no
officer felt like complaining about the Secre-
tary OF War, because the Secretary would
pigeon hole the communicated, and prDba-
bly, the officer also. Under this order it was
utterly impossible for the army To be heard
except through the Secretary OF War, as IL
was inst as binding on the general of the
army as II was on any of his Commissioned
subOrdlnates.
CIVILIZATION AT FORT BUFoRD.
TWAS generally Known in army circles
that Gen. Hazen had complained about the
sale OF post tTaderShips. He was sent 10
Fort Buford Afterwards. There is 20 civilI-
cation at that fort except what an officer
takes with him; Hazen married a daughter
Enquirer; she represents about ali the civil
cation there is at Fort BufOrd.
MR. SIMON WOLF MAKES A DENIAL.
Simon Wolf, recorder of deeds of this u s.
tTict, requested TO see his evidence. previous
~ given by him before the committee. IL
was read 10 him from the short hand notes.
lie testified that TO the best of his knowledge
James TrainOr never paid him $3.50 for any
post leadership; las has been published) that
in fact he did not know Trainor.
@ Are you certain that TrainOr did rot
"a n MT M
hue.
A. There are good many bars on Penn
sylv?nia avenue. l am sure, tn the best OF
my knowledge, no one paid me that amount
on account n a most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-04

TESTIMONY OF THE MAN WHO SOLD TT
PAREE.

Mr.. james NJ. Day was examined by the
House Foreign Affairs Committee this morn
ing. He testified that he had an interest in
The Emma mine when IL was first discover
ed, but knew nothing of General Schenck's
connection with IL. He sold his interest. one
sixteenth of the profits, To T. W. Psrke in
1911 The mine was then thought TO be
worth sis, eco coo. His interest was not suf.
III lent 10 control the mine, and he did not
with an Interest in any thing that he could
not I'm part control. He was advised 20 sell
by hls ephew. James NJ. Day, and the man
ager OF lie. mine, Mr.. Matthew'S. The latter
gave the OpiB ION that one vein would soon be
exhausted. That was In September. 1870.
Mir. Mathews judgment then has since
proven correct. When witness sold 10 Parke
he thought be was selling one million dol
lars. In April, 1872. new deposit was dis
covered in the northwest direction of the
mine. Mathews did not long remain In
charge OF the mine after P8rke's purchase.
He was succeeded by Silas Williams. Never
knew why Mathews was discharged. When
witness sold his Interest no patent had been
obtained. Parke then said that the prospect
for patent was good, but that an arrange
ment would have In be made with the Lyon
party. was informed by parties interested
that money had been paid in Washington TO
get the patent. He was assessed for a certain
amount. but does not know how much.
Day was subjected to a long cross eNamI-
nation by Mr.. Phelps, counsel FOR Mr.. Parke
STILL BELIEVES IN LITTLE EMMA"
In reply 10 General Banks, witness said he
differed rom Mr.. Mathews as TO the ore be-
ing about 10 be exhausted. Witness was a
practical miner and did not know of any one
who then agreed with Mathews; never knew
of systematic attempt 10 impose a fraud
upon the public in connection with the
mine. IN answer TO Mr. Williams, he said
that at the time he sold his interest in the
mine he thought Nc was worth more than he
got for IL. IL was worth, he still thinks. two
million and a half dollars. He had no douot
but that the Emma mine is situated on a
true silver vein, and as fine one as he ever
saw in all of his experience. He had no more
doubt that the Emma mine was on a true
vein than he had that the mines of the Com
stock lode were on true Yeins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-04

MARYLAND LEGIsLATURE.-In the SEN
ate yesterday resolutions were passed direct
ing the Joint centennial committee 10 cO-ope-
rate with the state commissioners IN efforts
10 proper representation OF the state 81 the
centennial. The House bill giving landlords
lien on growing crops for money or sup
plies advanced was passed, after excepting
Anne Arundel county from the provisions OF
the bill. The majority report OF a commit
tee TO Investigate the Southern Maryland
railroad affairs was adopted. The House bill
proposing change in the public school sys-
tenn was indehnitely postponed. In the
a geological collection at Druid Hiu Park;
also Senate bill allowing persons charged
with crime TO testify in their own behalf.
The Louisiana resolutions were adopted
The BARRIERS Sunday bin wss defeated. A
Senate bill was passed, after amendment TO
provide a state inspector of illuminating oils
and fluids. Both Houses adjourned Su9e dc
at midnight.