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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-08-06

80" lv-''-' .h"s5Nnl r.
The T'ac' has d" report that Co:a!no-
lorc Vanderbilt, who las been ailing
for come ti:Ar, Is mow momgmtari!y OK
rccted to DIG, Ills son, WiiIinm H.
Vanderbilt, while OF, hiss WY to SnY.
togn. has bean recalled to his bedside.
The attending physicians Soy positively
that he can hot awryi"e more than four
or i've hours, nj the most.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A meeriug of the subscribers to the stock OF
the cheese factory proposed to be established
in Clarke county, Va, was held Id BerryVille
on Nj MAY, when the committee appointed to
solicit subscriptions to the stock reported that
The amount subscribed was sufficient for the
purpose ia view. Capt. john Z. Mum was
elected President, and A. s. Lippitt, Secretary
AID Treasurer of the company, with board OF
directors. The factory will be located near
BcrryvliIe, aud the company will be known as
the "Clarke County Dairy Association
The jury 10 the case Of A. X Veuable against
the Richmond aud DanvilIc Railroad Company,
for i:jurits received by himself aud daughter
and loss OF carriage and team by being run into
10y traio several years ago, returned verdict
Of two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars
damages for pIantlf at Pittsylvauia Court
House last Thursday. Damages were at first
laid at ten thousand dollars.
The Dauville News, says: Two white men,
residents Of Campbell county, who are suppos-
ed to be the parties who made the brutal attack
on Col. Abuer Anthony, at LyDch's station,
some tiue ago, have been arrested and their
lrlal was to take place in Campbell, Cd Mon
day. l. is rumured that some of Colonel An
,houys papers, which were stolen, " ire found
upon one of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

and found guilty. and, 10 default of fine, we're
sent to K'ne's hotel in your city, the Com
nooWealth undertaking 10 pay their board for
six months. No longer will the sweet cry of
rags" greet our ears while the Washing
ton papers on the ragged edge" will howl
over another specimen of Virginia justice"
The Arlington Turnpike Company ceased
taking toll at their gate last Monday, and now
the pious granger drives through the brick
yard cut, which is really in dangerous con-
ditiou, with a light heart, SINGING, praise
God from whom all blessings fow."
The bill introduced. or to be. 10 the House
of Delegates, by the Hon. Mr.. Simpson, to iu-
corporate az abattoir company Oh the river
shore, in this county, is another testimonial of
Mr. Simpson labor 10 the interest OF his con-
sttucnts. II such company is Incorporated
let our citizens join the enterprise. Ii there
we're more of such We would hear less OF fee
ing counsel to get us into the District of Co.
umbia.
When the grand celebration of Washington s
birthday occurs in your city it is probable that
the county will not be represented By chick or
child. Such ought not to be the case. Can
not the county add something to the occasion?
Ii not then let her assume garments of mourn
lug and cry aloud, ALAS, farewell to all my
greatness
A Laboring Association is being organized
by the colored people in the county which is
bad sign, as the result of such organizations
| throughout this country has shown, and soon
the fact will be demons rated here, notwith-
standing he 'artful dodgers" who manipulate
the workingmeo for their own selfish ends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

The Galaxy for March has been received from
its publishers, Sheldon s Co., Of New York.
Its contents are varied and interesting, and
make it an excellent humber Of that exceien
magazine.
The March number OF Scrbaer's Magazine
has been received from its publishers, Scribner
s. Co., New York 1t hiss unusually inter-
esting table Of contents, OF tho articles being
upon Truro (PohickJ Parish in this neighbor-
hood.
We have received from Littell & Gay. Boston,
Litlell's Living Age of date February 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Franconia collided with the
steamer Strath Clyde off Dover yesterday after
noon. The boiler Of the Strah Clyde burst,
aud she sauk N nelateIy, carrying down with
her fifty nine passengers. As far as heard
from only eleven we're saved. The steamer
Frauconia was towed into Dover much dam
aged. The Stra,h Clyde was bound to Bonn
oay, and had put into Dover bay to discharge
her pilot. She was coming out, and being
caught by The tide became unm inageable, and
while so the collision occurred, although it was
daylight, the weather clear and the sea CAIN.
4 later dispatch says that twenty nine persons
ia addition t, those before reported as saved
have been landed
The Loudon Times thinks that the Spanish
note 90 Cuban affairs is no1 at all satisfactory.
If tue insurgents were so Insignificant as rep
resented why we're they not crushed out years
ag>. No couut1y seeks to Interfere by force
with Spain's possession of Cuba, but IT she
cannot govern it she would do we'll to consider
how she could best prepare for the freedom
which always follows colonial misrule. A spe-
cia! dispatch to the Times from ST. Jean de
Luz, says the Alfonslsts are concentrating for
an attack on E,tea 1t is said that the Car
list iunta will propose peace to the Altonsists.
Tha London Post announces that Count
Won Arnm has been summoned to Berlin to
stand trial on the charge of treason for publish:
ing the pamphlet "Pro Nlhi!o." 1t is said
that he count has decided to disobey the sum
mons.
Jacob Bright radical has been elected to
Parliament from Manchester. polling %, 535
votes against % IA tor Powell, Conservative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
rReported for the Alexandria GsZetLe.
COunty Items.

The county is in very sluggish state, bust
ness slow, roads still n a fearful conditions; but
there are some pleasant features, IIltle sickness,
comparatively speaking, and an aim, st total
cessation of law breaking, thanks to the ethel
ept services of the County Court jurors last
month. Perhaps livelier times will cJme with
Spring, if not, then Centenuiasm, iumgra-
ton and legislation are frauds.
To those acquainted with the history of this
county since the close of the late war, the To-
estinabe blessings of our public school system
are very apparent, and should they hear one
decry the merits Of that system, they would
conclude him to be fool or ma1mau The
truth of this statement is nowhere more notice.
able than among the colored people. Iu 1866
there we're scarce half dozen Of them able to
read, and now majority OF the younger ones
are we'll advanced 10 the rudiments, and the
manners aud morals OF them are rapidly i'm
proving. Their schools are we'll attended, the
Arlington (colored) school, Miss Lane, teacher,
having roll of 1913 scholars, and fully one huu
dred attend regularly.
Excelsior Lodge |. 0 g. T., of Arlington,
gave an entertainment for the beueh of Rev.
L. p. Phelps, at Columbia school house, 10
that village, last Wednesday uight The pro
pramme was begun by an address by 5. b.
Corbett esq.,, VINO began his address 10
pIeasant and witty manner, and ended with All
ELOQUENT appeal to the au Hence 10 take heed OF
the great evils of incompetence and espouse the
cause of temperance Prof. Mes,er, of Wash
iDgton, and his TWO sons and daughter, render
ed ouartette called weeping Willow aud
other pieces, serious and comic, during the
evening, never failing to win rounds OF applause,
and often roars of laughter from the audience.
Miss Smith read the Bridal Feast" display
ing great Evolutionary powers; and lines like
these,
"Oh shun the poisonous bow
That ruios both MUD and soul,
to the young gentlemen, as spoken by the fair
reader, must have made some converts to tenn
perauce. Prof Farmhouse convulsed the au-
dience as The Sick Map he had more all
ments than were evils in Papdoras box and
bis Hard Shell Sermon text second Kings,
chapter f. verse A, Pass by to Shun en-,
surpassed the Uulversslist one, in which
the text was Hell clos ID for repairs, and
brought down the house. NJ. G. Simms, esq,
reclted P0e's Rayeo splendluly. after paying
beautiful tribute to the matchlcss author. The
entertainment was perfect success and good
rouod sum was received therefrom.
WIN. Tate and one Joy mot thing Of JOY
forever). rag merchants of Washington, u. e.,
who have of late been trading In this county,
were arrested and carried before Justice Aus
tin on the charge OF stealing a copper kettle
from Mr.. j.. ?. Bartlett's, 10 Arlington, tried |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

Ia the Virginia Senate last Thursday, the
bill to regulate the salaries Of county judges,
with the amendments proposed by the Com
mittee for Courts of Justice, was taken up, the
amendments agreed to, aud was h-o laid Oh
the table. The amendments give the county
able out OF the county treasury, aud twenty
dollars for every thousand Inhabitants over five
thousand Where there is district, the judge
shall receive four hundred dollars aud twenty
dollars for every ten thousand iuhatllauts over
ten thousand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

The Richnopd Wing 10 speaking Of Mi.
Claughtou's speech in the Virginia State Sen
ate on the knight johnson contested ecction
case, synopsis Of which appears elsewhere N
to day s Gazette, says: eve differ widely witt
this gentleman as to the almissibFty Of tbs
testimony of the voter, but it is but due to hita
TO say that his argument did him great credit.
1t was clear, tore Bile, and wall delivered.
Alexandria may we'll feel proud Of her Senator,
tor he is not only most exemplary gentleman,
but is uoquestiouably possessed OF bright 10
teIlect."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

The Mississippi House, by d vote OF lOl to
4, have agreed to inpeach State Superlnten-
dent of Education Cardoz.. Marry all
the Republicans voted for the impeachment
The House also adopted formal articles Of io'
peachment against Lieut.. Gov. Davis, coIored,
with only seven diss ,ntng votes. The Ames
investigating committee have concluded taking
testimony, and will report soon. The 'estl
msny, it is said, will devclope several serious
charges not heretofore current
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
Letter from FaHQuier.

re- rrespond.nce of the AleXandfls Gsze.te.J
ORLEAN, FAUQUIER Co., Feb. II, lS16.-
The warm weather that we have been enjoying
for some time past has almost ship-wrccked
the faith of those who have stuck to the
"ground hog" with tenaciy worthy OF a
better cause but We are glad for their sakes
that their faith is wavering, and they are be-
ginning to conclude, as we have always known
and believed. that the ground hog had 90 con-
tro! of the weather six weeks preceding, or SIX
weeks succot ding his appearance on terra
frma.
Two of our citizens, with their families will
leave 10 few days for Texas, also several young
men who, DOUBTLESS, would succeed as well
here as in Texas if they would ouly make up
their minds to undergo as many hardshlps, ard
perform the same amount of labor here as
there. II We al were to leave cur homes be-
cause Of losses and discuuragements Virginia
would 5000 be dcpnpulated. Our advice 10
them Is not to torsake their ou Mother State
10 her adversely, but remain al home and help
build up her waste places until she shall bios
som az rose, aud become as prosperous as she
was 10 ante bcllum times. The great drawback
with the young men 10 this community las in
many others) is that 100 many OF them are
hun ing easy places and trying to live without
work, ADD some OF them entertain the lGea that
they cannot perform mauu!l LABOR aud he u
gentleman Young man get rid OF such an
erroneous opinion, the sooner the better.) 1t
might have done IN days OF slavery, but 1t Will
not d. at the present day. SO pull Oft Your coat
and take bold of the pillow, hoe, axe or any
.hius that comes to band, and whatever thy
hands tiud to do, do it with all thy might.
&c to work with a determination to succeed,
aud you will soou begin to prosper beyond your
most sauguioe expectations, aud will stop com-
planning of hard times, and conclude that Viz
GINA is the best place alter all.
The recent showers and warm sunshine have
caused the growing wheat crop to put on a lux
uriant green. and the birds, for some days
have been warh!iEg sweet music, aud the croak-
inr of the frogs, land the eoolug of The doves r.
minds one OF early spring. SOME of our ueigh
bors are prophesyiug late aud cold sprlug.
because we have had such az oreD winter. As
Mr. "Grourd Hog failed this time, we are
very hopeful that they may prove false proph-
cts also. Uhalis'
The bill abolisbing the whipping post has
been rejected BY the Virginia Legislature.
WeIe tbs mode of punishment resorted to 10
this city it would prevent many petit larcenles,
and relieve the jail of a large number of Its lu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
MONETARY AND .oMMERCIar

Money matters remain about as last reported
and while the advocates of hard aud soft On.
rency are squabbling about t r ..2ec.jve
theories the people are suffering for the wsnt Of
each or both, and business continues to lsneui:F
and grow duller, if possible. On Wall stree,
the CENTRE" money continues to rule easy s,
81 per cert on call.
State bonls are quiet. with sales in New York
of Virginia IS, second series, at A.. District %
Columbus sold at 474. Sales in Baltimore Of
Virginia consols at 6O-sn advance.
Railroad bonds arc quiet, with sales of O., A.
8 Ms. per cert st 9Sl. Wequote:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
The kicOI Case.

The House Committee on Courts OF Justice
met at 0 clock and proceeded 10 consider The
charges against Judge Nicol, of the County
Court of Prince William. The cxaminat on OF
w. +. Lipscombe, deputy clerk If lhe county
named. was commenced He testified that
Wileman Thomas ADD Judge Nicol came to his
clerks office and asked him 10 examine the
records and find deeds Fl IA Thomas Triple t
TO said Thomas, and from Thomas t. Frauces
Gray for certain of the lois at Carbcro, aud
that copy of |rripleti' deed appears by the
fee book 10 have been made AMI delivered 10
Nicol. He further Identified deed, naie by
u. +. Neal aud Mr.. La adon Carter aud WIFE
who are the h=irs of said Triplett, and pus
porting to convey said land to Judge Nicol, as
being 10 the hand writing of Thomas. 1t Is
claimed by the prosecution that Thomas and
Nlcol we're partners, ADD that IN sc los leeds
we're procured from the parties 10y lhomas Tor
the benefit Of him sef ADD Mel by fraud and
violence, and The effort is 20 affect Nicol with
the fraudulent acts of Thomas. The examlua
ton of Mr.. Lipscombe viii be co Iciu'eI this
mornipg at lO3 clock -Rtchmond Enquirer
of yesterday morning.
Inc case OF JUICE Nicol, of Prince William,
was again before the Committee on Conr OF
Justice of the House this morning, aud after
deciding upon the admSSiblIlty Of certain evi
deoee, the COMMITTEES adj 'urDed to meet again
al 4 o'clock this evcnio.,. SO far, the prose-
cuuon has failed to establish any of the charges,
and the indications are that be will be honora
bly, acaui ted of each ADD every charge against
hm.-Rtchmoad Necs OF yesterG1ay erentng.
LAND SALES IN LoUDoUN. Loudorn
Mirror says:
The farm of F. Z Shrcve, subject to dover
interest," about Two miles from Leesturg, ard
containing 322 acres, has been sold to ". }.
Harrison, iur S2l. 10 per acre.
The one. half part OF sl5lz acres OF land be-
longing to the estate of Richard I Moran, de-
ceased, was sold to r. H. Summers, Tor St 50
per acre, and the farm OF Harland Baker. near
Chambers Mill, containing $50 acres, to J.H.
Gross, for $50 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL. 1876.

Should the weather prove favorable on the
22d inst. the celebration here on that day will
really be an attractive affair, and we'll worth
visit to the city from all who live within visit
ing distance, for whose special acc mmodatlon
the railroads leading here haye agreed to issue
round trip tickets at half fare. The famous
Filth Maryland Regiment, Go. A Of the Wash.
irgton Light lntaptry, the Columbia Cadets OF
Washington, Co. A OF ST. has Battalion, aud
the whole of theAIexaudri. Fired cparlm nt be
sides numerc US other organizations, will be III
the line of the procession, and will form
handsome military and civic display which all
the ladies and childreo in the Surrounding
counties should be allowed to wituuss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
The Herndon Af.ir-GOssip dc

rCorrespondence OF the Alex4ndrla Gazette
FAIRFAX G. H., Va, Feb. live had 10.
tended to correct the statement lin some par
ticulars) in regard to the trick perpetrated 90
some ladies of Hcrndon last Sunday, but have
been waiting to gather the facts in the case as
thew really occurred. Our informant is resident
of the place, aad is gentleman whose word
can be relied upon.
The facts are BRIT fly these: The ladies called
about | D. N. Fox. after inviting them 10,
locked the door aud left the room. Some Of
the friends of the ladies coLvcrsed with them
through the windows They (the ladies) were
cheerful, and sati.ied to await the result. AT
ter spending al hour 10 devotional exercises,
they passed the time ln conversation patiently
watching the movements Of Fox. He detained
them about six hours, when lie unlocked the
door and they left.
Our Informant further states that the state
mcnt of MIR. Fox that III, husbands of the
ladies gave bonds or promises OF their future
good behavior, and that they would not trouble
him again, is incorrect. He demanded IT, but
no one tor moment contemplated complying
with his unreasonable demand.
This episode has created great deal OF ez-
element 10 that village, and the friends OF
beth parties claim the vlc'ory. 10 our OPINION
it will result 10 great goou. The temperance
people will rally, and by redoubiing their ct
forts will succeed in gaining the desired object.
The case of the Commonwealth vs.. Keene,
for arson, will come before special grand jury
next Monday. Some doubt is expressed
whether the trial will take place at this tern
or be continued uutil uext month. Ii is under
stood that Judge Sangster will adjourn the
court Monday afternoon until "Wednesday. NJ
1olbt this IS intended as az accommodating 10
the lawyers las there arc Jea0J, To attori
them an opportunity TO visit your city on
the 22d.
A great many Of The citizens Of this place
will deny themseiye: tn ; pleasure OF witness
ing the parade on the plea OF economy, as they
wish TO 20 to the Centennial. Money being
very scarce commodity, they think 1t au ex-
pensive luxury 10 attend both.
A friend of ours has m"de az engagement
With lady friend TO visit Philadelphia durlog
The Centennial, and they are so lntent upon
going that, if 90 other means OF transportation
are afforded, and 30 oner than be deprived OF tho
visit, they intend to-walk.
Tomorrow night the Good Tcmplars will
give literary entertainment. Thu exercises
will consist of readings. recitaIious, dialogues,
&c. A good time is anticipated.
Lieutenant Governor Thomas is expected
here Saturday t, lake part IN the Kec.e trial,
which has created great deal OF excitement
10 the vicinity, and the result is look 10 ward
N with interest. CLINTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Virginia State Senate, yesterday, the
contested election case of Knight VS.. johnson
came up as the continuing order OF the day, and
was settled by awarding the seat to zen. John
son. as stated in yesterday Gazette.
In the House, an advance report was made
on bill amending the Code in reference TO the
organization of the Penitentiary.
That portion of the Governors message re-
latipg to criminal charges was referred to
special joiot committee.
A resolution was ofsred that the clerk keep
the pay account of members and certify the
same to the Auditor, and that members be
furnished With only FIVE dollars' worth of writ
ing material, &c.
A resolution was offered to investigate the
conduct Of r. D. R1thn, Delegate from Din.
Widdie, charged with being guilty of conduct
affecting the dignity aud character OF the
House.
i was determined to elect city judges to-day
at o'clock.
The constitutional amendments we're deba,
ted, The James River and kaoaWha Canal
extension bill Was passed by till to-day; The
bill appropriatug yearly sum to the UnlVer-
sity of Virginia was rejected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

The Clerk of the National House of Repre-
seutatives has appointed Elias Polk as Me5sen-
ger. He is colofed mao, and Cam to Wash
iugtou with James K. Polk when ne was first
elected to Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

Gs-NoTICE TO THE LADIES ANY contribu-
tons of cooked poultry or meat for the 22nd
banquet will be thankfully received and can be
set.t to the banquet hall at any time after ten
o'clock on the morning of the I'D.
r. w. FALLS
feb LII Chr Con- of Arrarge,lents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

1t is said 10 Washington that Gen. Scheock 5
resignation has been received by the President
and will be accepted. Ez Governor Morgan,
of New York, is named as most probably his
successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18
successor.

The bill for the relief OF late sheriffs Of the
Commonwealth has been dismissed IN tue VIZ
GINA House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-18

The Virginia Legislature is considering an
Amendment to the constitution of the State
which provides for the dist.anchisement Of
voters who c,mmit petty larceny. This is .
very proper amendment to incorporate 10 any
constitution, and the w :shingtou News says
Congress would pursue wise course by max.
lng it Datio0aI law.