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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
First Impressions Of II unlch.

The following extracts from a letter written
by Mr.. Ross Turner, son Of the collector of this
port, who lately left this country to prosecute
his studies 10 skctcbiuSAp Ind painting 10 Munich,
10 a friend 10 Washington, are taken from the
Star 10 that city:
| arrived here Sunday morning after a long
Journey from Paris. The trip by daylight
through Eastern France was exceedingly in
terestlng, still | felt out OF my element, not
bciog able to converse with the people, but
when | arrived at the frontier, and the officers
asked for my passport iu German, [ Was re-
lieved by being able to answer his questions. |
told him | vas an American travelling to Mu
nici,, which Was satisfactory, and passed with
out having my baggage opened and Inspected.
| found the railroad officials very polite and
agreeable; 10 short, | never received such at
teutiou IN America or any other country as l
received froGl the rude Germans" and Was,
OF course, quite at home.
AS soon as [ arrived at Munich, | went to
bed. and about noon left my room 10 call on
several Americans. to whom l had letters of
introduction, who gave me a very cordial re.
ception; and fist iu the list was a Mr. Bruuner,
who, by the way. is considered one of the first
landscape ~pulDters in the city. We at oDce set
to work getting a room, as | dislike hotel lite,
aud soon f,und a delightful large room occupied
by a young landscape paiDter from Philadel.
phia, and thorough good fellow. Our room
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

is 10 az old fashioned German house, near the
railroad station; the room is l7x2U, high cell
ing, handsomely %fTcscoei. casey aud clesn beds,
with surteit of old.iashion=d furniture, 7eIy
serviceable. with the usual high porcelain
stove, which keeps the room delightfully."- warm;
fine paintings on the walls, white %cur!alu-,
diamond shape glass windows, panes get 10 win
lead. The reot Of this room, i~nc;uiipg ser
wants attendance, cleaning stoves, ADD cloth
ing, mending same, il needed, 81, is 81 per
mouth, or So for US both. The iandIady is a
very kind, notherly person, and attentive TO
all our waots. We have coffee 10 he morning,
and supper at the rate of about 20 cents per
day each; good substantial God, excellent bread,
aod as good coffee as | ever tasted, and
plenty of it. We get rur dluuers at ooe OF
the city restaurants, which costs US from II 10
20 cents each, and for thar sun W. have Sup,
plenty OF good bread, meat. potatoes, aud a
"s,ove pipe" glass OF excellent beer. New,
this is an ordinary restaurant, clean, contOrti-
BILE aud cheap, yet We could get our dlnners
cheaper if We Weut 10 the Great husustlue
dining rooms. where you wait upon yourself
aud get a diuoer Tor nothing, you might say
8 TO 10 cents, including a glass Of beer; but this
place is so full it is uncomfortable; it is very
popular.
A word about art. The city has u any Am.
orleans here, studeots, aud they are held 10
high favor, and considered the most talented
artists here. so | am told. | have already the
offer of free tuition from oue of the lcadlug
artists, and tree run OF bis studio. 1t seems a
perfect delight for the artists to help one an
other. and anything they can 90 Is done with
out asking. they treat me as ii | sas a dis
| tinguisLed artist because | registered myself Is
aNsiudenl; they like fellows who do not put 90
airs. Every one dresses as it suits hln'. but
they all dress allke-ia old c!othes-aud | am
just 10 fashion In that respect; although my
grand ulster" is much admired, ADD they are
just coming into fashion here. | feel for the
first time in my lite that | am 90 the threshold
of success; everything now points towards it.
10 another letter | will give a more partlcn'
lar description OF this ancient and famous CITY.
There are SO many things here 50 very odd
that | enjoy them as | did u circus il my young
er days. Yesterday | visited 40 Old church,
gray with dust aud age; 1t was burdcucd dowr
with ornaments and gliding. A wedding wa;
in progress. The bride was clad in a dark gra5
popliu, trimmed with gray aud green 7clv@t
aIsu a long white veil, anu large red roses IL
Der hat. In the center Of the church was
box covered with evcrgreens AID artificial 1JW
ers. What the boz was for | kucw got, but
suppose it helped them to get married.
caopot attempt TO descrltG MORT Vas very
funny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
E'LOkIDA.

The return Of the majority Of the Canvassiug
Boar:, 10 answer to he writ of the Supreme
Court, vas flied yesterday. 1t gives the same
figures that we're telcgraphed before, and ar
r!ges at this result by throwing cut Clay county
entirely aud adopting the county judges re-
turo 10 3 .ker. Geo. Wallace thinks The DEM
ocrats ought 10 accept this canvass, as 1t gives
them the State government, 10 which Gov.
S,earns viii! acq1iesce; does not Thick the dem
ocrats ought to make any further contest 10
regard 10 the Presidential election. Whether
they will agree with him remains to be seen.
The Supreme Court did not ueet yesterday.
Two of the justice, reside 10 jacksonville. Elk
Attorney General Williams and Gen. Wallace
went to sec Justice Westcott yesterday after
noon 10 get him TO RI ql=st the attendance OF
he absent Justices. They will most probably
consent and the court will be held in a day or
two 20 &C, on the return Of the board. Attor-
uey General Cooke Ii ed his protest yesterday
against the action Of the majority OF the board
10 Clay and Baker c~cuntics. Everything ipdl.
Gates a speedy solution OF the difficulties there.
The court will either accept the present return
or require the two counties to be recanVaSsed,
which will Only require a few moments, and
will give a majority to The IlIdcn electors.
LOUISIANA.
There we're three Investigations 10 progress
10 Louisiana yesterday by the Congressional
Committees bearing on Orleans, Ouachlta and
East Baton Rouge parishes, in all of which the
evidence was favorable to the democrats. The
democratic State Senators holding over aud
Geek IRE zavant, Of the House, called on Gov.
| kellogg AID protested against the barrlcadlog
OF the State House, and demanded the re-
movaI of the barr cades, which the Governor
! declined to do. When asked if contestants
and citizens would be admitted, he replied ne
would not answer; but il pu .rds were placed at
the door they would have a list of the members
declared elected by the returning board, and
thew would be admitted. In answer to Tree
want, the Governor said, as Executive, be as
sumcd the right to cuntroI all the approaches
to the House Of Representatives. 1t is posi-.
lively asserted that tue democrats have not
agreed upon any programme. 1T is currently
reported that thn White League has been or.
dered out next Tuesday.
CAROLINA.
The House sub, committee engaged 10 cx.
amiDiug Witnesses regarding the intimidation
of radicals aoj urned last night. They say that
the Hayes electors were elected, bat that
Hampton and the entire democratic Stale
ticket were elected by a much larger majority
eleven hundred. The hearing Of the quo
warrento case against the Hayes electors in the
Supreme Court was postponed uotll to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
Foreign News.

The European situation continues alarming,
though the hope is expressed that war may be
yet avertcd by a failure on the part Of Turkey
to give a direct answer to the demands of the
powers, or by Russia's want of transportation
and money.
La the French Chamber Of Deputies. yester-
day, in spite OF Gambetta' violent opposition,
the whole budget of expenditures was adopted,
which is believed to finally settle the conflict
between the Chambers.
The wiuter in Southern Russia has been ex-
ceptionally severe, and the troops arc suffering
terribly. From all parts of Russia reports are
coming in as to the failure of old established
houses. and a financial crisis seems imminent.
The plague has reappeared at Bagdad, Asia.
tic Turkey.
Roumaoia now has a picket firing grievance
against Servia.
Monseignor Cattani has been appointed papal
nuucio at Madrid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The example OF Mr.. Long, republican, who
returned the csrt,i cate of his election to the leg
stature, sent TO him by the Louisiana returning
board, upon the ground that he knew be was
not fairly elected, has been followed by Mr..
Carr, to whom the same board sent a certificate
of election as Sheriff, who says 10 bis letter
that the election 10 his parish was conduc. ed
fairly, and was won by the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

A suspicion is ah oat hat the late reported
Treasury robbery is q canard, started to &C
count for the money spent in paying the 6ncs
Of the South Carolina returning board, and de-
frayipg the expenses of the radicals sent South
By the President TO secure the votes OF the
three disputed States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

MIR. benjamin. Hill, 10 his late letter to a
friend 10 Georgia, expresses the fear that some
one else other than Tilden or Hayes may be
elected President. lie dsea! IL erolrila:s.
Tlldeu has already b~cu elected BY the people,
and, if necessary, will b. re elected by the
House of Representatives. Hayes may be
couuted in by fraud, or Gen. Grant may usurp
the government, but nobody bu TildeD can be
alcrtn9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The va; o. tue gamblers 10 Washington IS
prosecuted With vigor, aud has alm ,st, ii not go,
tireiy, broken up the pu3!ie games heret 10 e
carried on 10 that city. The persecution az
tempts 10 ia, p~licate the police authorities, IN SO
lar as thought cooversaot with aud even indu's.
ing 10 the sport they not only took 20 efforts
to break it up, but really attempted 10 s':lold
It By their pTutectloU.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The people of Cumberland are anxious that
another railroad be built from the coal miucs
to their city, 50 tha.the payment of the high rates
now charged by the Consolidation Company,
which has control Of the orly road running be.
tween those places, can be avoided, and canal
shipments be made profitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

BLOODY TRAGEDY IN BEDFORD "A san
culinary encounter took place at Stewartsville,
in Bedford county, on Christmas day. The
parties were two Burkholder brothers. George
aud John, sons of Joel. and two Drewrys,
father aud 500. They had been shooting at a
mark for driuks and went IN the store to i'm.
bibe, when a dispute arose which led to the
tracas. The Burkholders were armed with guns
and the Drewrys with knives. With these iu
plements of death they set about their bloody
work. The result was that all parties were
wounded. One ofthe Drewrys was shot through
the abdomen aud our information was that be
would certainly die. There was 20 hope of his
recovery. Que of the BurkhoIders (John) re
ceived a fearful suit in the breast and side.
which it was believed would terminate fatally.
The wounds OF the other two men were got
serious. The affair grew out of Christmas
spree, and is another warning against the cx
cesses which are INDUCED in 90 that day. The
parties are respectable, and the sad occurrence
is much regretted 10 the community iu which
it occurred. -LynchJurg Frginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
by r. A. kerby, Auctr.
Blu SALE OF


DUBLIC SALE OF
/ VALUABLE
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FtNHI-
TURE.
On SATURDAY next. Deer. %, 1915, Ct lVt
o'clock q H., the undersigned VII. s"Il Tor ."'
owner, at No. 20 north Pitt street, A'exs, Va,
a large lot of valuable Furniture, consisting Vi
articles found in a we'll turnlshed hou:e; I ets"II
desirous Of buying good Furniture will do wen
to attend this sale.
dec 22-eots +. a. hEh6I, lOf 1ne o"A'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

Frcurd, the Capitol restaurant keeper, who
took advantage OF the adjustment Of the joint
rules Of Congress to keep an open bar, mas been
informed BY Speaker Randall that ioiut rules
or not, the House has rules, or will have them.
that will not only prevent him from selling
liquor, but anything else, on the House side Of
the Capitol, il he opens his bar there agaio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The crypt of the Capitol will probably be &C
cupied at no distant day, for Mr.. Haliett Xii
bourne put the House Of Representatives to so
much expense during his incarceration in the
jail, that it will hardly send another prisoner
there, ard 80 Messrs. Orton and Barnes will
have to go down amoog the coal bus aod fur.
uacss, for Speaker Randall and Messrs. Knott
ADD Hutton, after a long consultation upon the
matter, yesterday, determined to exert the full
powers OF the Hvuse 10 compel compliance with
its sub, eaa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The usual NV Years reception will be held
at the White House next Monday. After the
bobility and aristocracy have been entertained,
the citizens of the country, WHO pay The taxes
to support the government, will be admitted,
though only for one hour. from l to , o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
MARRIED.

At blush Hill" near this city, on Wednes-
day, December q, 1876, by Rev. J. h. Elliott,
ID. b., BERNARD II. JOHNSTON to Ell
EANOR MARSHALL, daughter of the late
Richard M. Scott.
In Washington, on Wednesday. December
q, 1876, by Rev. Mr.. Stern, OCTAVUS CO
HEN, of Savannah, Ca, to Miss EMMA L..
PHILLIPS, youngest daughter of Hon. L.
Phillips, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

General Porfiero D.az says he would rather
be au American Senator than Emperor Of
Mexico. No wonder, for the position of Em-
peror requires sense and labor, aud incurs re-
sponsibilily and danger, while that of u.
S. Senator requires DOR implies neither, but
iusures to those of Mr.. Shermau's turn of
mind o rapid accumulation of wealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

Gen. JubaI L .rly says that be is not pledged
to the support of M.jor Daoiel, or any other
man, ter the gubarnatorial chair OF the State,
but vii! cheertully aid 10 the election OF any
man the conservative convention may noml-
uatc for that position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

Ex. Goveroor Richard Coke, the new Uoited
States Senator from Texas, is the son of the
Virginia gentleman with whom the late Henry
A. Wise fought a duel, the offence growing
out of a Congressional contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The military dictator Of Mexico evidently
thinks Gen. Phil. Sheridan a Brigadier Gene.
raj, instead of Lieutenant General, and must
have bad his eye on the Plegau warrior when
he said he would rather be a Brigadier in the
American army tnap Emperor OF Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

Mr.. Hayes. with the good commoa sense for
which people give him credit, thinks a bird in
the hand worth two in the bush. aud SO deoies
the published report that he intends resigning
his position as Governor of Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The radicals arc now divcrs:tying their at
tacks upon Southern rebels and Northern cop.
pcrnesds by severe auitnadversions upon such
orthodox republicans as David Dudley Field,
Gen. Barlow, District Attorney Bliss. and John
|. Davenport, for telling the truth with refer
euce to the fraudulent returning boards in the
South aud the fairness Of the election in New
York city. There is ~uo:hiog 50 irritating to a
parti saa radical as the divulsepce Of the truth
about the p],litical schemes he is engaged 10,
and who ever impsrti that truth TO the public,
be he foe or friend, is sure to incur his i'm
placable hatred aud ~severest vituperatlon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

Yesterday was the Only day since the fas
mail line was resumed that we received uul
New York mai! Oh time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
JED

In Richmond, on December 25th, instant, at
half past 2 O'Clock, LIZZIE SINCLAIR, only
child of w. A.. and w. b. B. Taylor, aged $
months ard 4 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

Harper's Ferry will not be made a govern
ment armory again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

The radical newspapers, 10 the articles they
publish iuteodet to deter the Northern demo-
cra's from forci5!y resisting the frauds now at
tempted to be imposed upon them, lay much
stress upon the quiet and peaceful attitude OF
the South, and g,ya spec!a, prominence to the
IDEA ,ha, il there be resistance ii will be made
solely and entirely b. Njrtheru democrats, with
out the slightest assistance from their trends
in the South, aud yet these same papers, With
ridiculous ioconsiSt=tcy , say that II Illdeu De
inaugurated tlc g,vcrnment will be IN the
hands of the Southern rebels, and that the Ell
fort low bcirg made TO prevent the accomplish
ment Of the radical fraud is a revival of the
Southern rebellion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
ALEXANDRIA, va.
FRIDAY, DkCEhBER -.

Ia every poli;ica! disturbance 10 THIS ccuotfg'
since naunoyd suffrage obtained, toe negroes
have been the sufferers, aud 10 all future cis'
orders Of the same character, the very nature
of tniags ordains that taat unfortunate FACE
shall bear the bruIt Of such disasters as may
occur. Mr.. R:l6elI, the Southern correspon'
dent Of the Ciucinuatl Commerclal, says
Ii the Prcsideut!ai muddle should DRIFT 10,
TO war ior settlement, the negroeS Will De VI
little benefit to one side and do little harm ID
the Other. Situated as they are IN the South
ern States, they could be OF no beDeht to the
republican cause. lhe manifestation OF a dis
position to take a hand would De met oy sucn
summary treatment BY the whites that he tx
nerimeut would not agaio be repeated 10 that
locality. Wherever the blacks would manifest
a warike disposition euough would be Killed to I,
make the rest antet, and that would ED III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

NEW ORLEANS, Demerara and Porto
~ Rico Molasses and Golden Syrup for sale
low by
dec % F. J.. DAVIDSON, 147 King st.
DICKLED PIGS FEET, a nice article, for
l. sale by
dec % F. j. DAVIDSON, 137 King st.
WHITE BEANS, Split Peas, Pearl Hominy
w and Grits for sac by
dec 70 FL DAVIDSON, l47 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Deer. 2I.-TL"
narke: is quiet, VILE very nigh. receipts = Pr.
duce Of all kinds Whe.t is qurt"G - ll5.l%1;
Corn 42s4j Oats 36-3s, and Rye 55s6L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET. Deer. - -
The receipts or Cattle this wco% nave bcrn very
light, sn tho transactions nrtespondl"gty .!ui-
tied. Prizes nave advanced ne" ~ II "taer
markets, and we quot: Cattle i j, AND IT, "r
a few TOPS; Calves / &c. and :~brrp SC ger ~
Hogs have also advanced, and sold a az, >
for dressed. sid s. 20 ior live. Cows and Calves
dull 9: $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29
BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MAHKrr

B~ALTINOEE SLEAE ANV CVFFEE VI AT.N5'
Suyars- ~ G are again without transactions -
note in Sugars, bat thu stock hare is petty
firmly held, most parties in the trade a..ic'pst-
ing 3 revival III busire.s sitter tho turn Of ="
year. We note the arrival to-day ii = csrg" Il
1000 bags Pernambuco Sugars. out they con"
direct TO y r~etin>r. a%d vii! prob ably 90 I once
into consumption witaou. Changing hs"ts. We
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

RGETo CATTLE MARKET, Dec r. d,
The offerings OF Beef Cattle TINS week rescned
$50 head, with sales ranging troin 3A53c ter ID,
with q few tops At &c. Abou. tOJ .oEeep ware
offered and cold At 4z5!. per 10. A lew Cows
and Calves brough. 2U.SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

C1sc1sSATI Hoe MARKET. Dec'-. IS dog
in fair demand and higher; comnon > Z'A
S. IS; fair to good light 5 SJaS6 10; packing
6 l54S6 ~; hesvy 45 SO "; receipts $780,
shipments l54-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. 2S.-Cattte
receipt, 81 q; sh""ment= 700 mark. .c.Ivr
extra shipping l0al5: higher air - good I ia
81 20; Cows and Texans Z10.S? g.; s.ocker:
IS Is; medium to good Steers i'S4 TO- extra to
extra prime shipping 5sSf ~. ~Hcss-rec"lpt
IS COO; shipments 14GO; market active; prices >
aloe higher; ) S0sS6 30 for good to extra; smooth
Shipping 8 Is ,S6 50; closed frm. Sheep-re-
celpts $50; marke. dali and nominal , 71Asi 81
for inferior 10 good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

R1cHMoxD MARKET, Dec. 2S.-Tne rs.s".
is quiet, WILD light receipts Of gan a1d "a
little doing. Small sales Of red Wheat s. 70.
137 for fair TO very goo!. Sales .! wat. n
81 4Ga47, and Oats ST. So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-29

LTSCHBURG MARKET, Dec. - The market
is quiet, and prices are without mott eao.e
change Grain is in light receipt. sad qultt-
tiors are ss :oilo"s: Whea: / .3a!23: Corn 80.
55 for white, and IS 30 Tor yel!"w; %yc IS 90
Oa:s 3 5,35 :or Spriag, and 453- IL w!n.:r.
Pork steady and in god demand.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1876-07-19
David A.. Rodriguez.
AlMacem de MdQuiNas de coser.

Acaba de recibir de New York maquinas de coser
sstema Singer para sastres, zapaeros taabarteros
Abapicos iapoueses de palma de pape.
Aparatitos telegrahcos para practicar la manpuia-
eion.@
Accessories de todas classes para maquinas de
Cocinas eoon6micas portatiles, de hierro.
Colerones para arneses de CARRIAGES.
sEscaeras de MADEIRA portatiles.
Globos mongolferas de papel. - ,-.
Hilo blaneo, negro de colores, de las me or ca-
lidad, para coser ma9uinas.
Jaegos de repulgadores y ribeteadores para maqui-
ma de c1ser.
Jarcia manila fina gruesa "
Jabones para coser Ia telas encaladas.
Moliuos dc moler ma1z
Idem para cafe.
Manubrios splicables las maqunas De Singer de
Wilcox & Gbbs. .
Mesas doblantes para costura.
Eiaquinitas de rzar encanonar tela, varios ia
nos, cilindro.
Extra para adornos.
Planchas plateadas para las maqunas de Wilcox,
"Silencosas"
Pedales palfeooionados para las lie Singer
Sorbeteras para hacer helados en- diez minutes
Sierras montadas para calar MADEIRA.
Sillas esoaleras combinadas.
Voiantines japonases, ga, ga, Ga
TodO & pracins nGdicos. SO