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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
DIED.

On the 18th ultimo, OF strsngu!atei 4eIai. ~
Marshall, Clarke county, Lii, ELDkIDdh ..
JANSEY, aged - years. He Vas he s04 81
Thomas Janaey, who Was Tor many yeAf' ~! III
porting dry goods merchant IL this city Ai.cs
having graduate st Nassau hal Co.4Tse'
Princeton. New Jersey, with credit snd nono!s
he studied law under the iate Thomas be~lt..
O.. this city. In 1877 he emigra;ed ~ the S;".I
# Illinois, where he successfully p?actlsed -"
until he was stricken with b!indnes: nom ui'
ease. He WAS repeatedly sant 10 the Legislature,
where he distinguished himsel: rs one o. .no
most useful members of the body, End saved nc
State from reputation. He WAS nonored aiu
beloved by all who knew him. DE mss :! >
widow and children to mourn his desln, WHO
have the sympathy OF seversi OF me- nea' '"'
latives who reside ii and nelr this city
In Philadelphia, January 10Th, st Il ocIocA
M, after u long illness, borne wIln patiehc' Ant
resignation, BENA, beloved wife Of Aorahshl
Dricfus, and formerly Of this city, II inc -o'.
year of her age. 4 devoted wife ARD InotLTt,a
dutiful daughter and sincere !rleEd, HeE .os'
will be deeply felt by MI who knew her.-
ss-Her funeral will take place from Aet Hot-,
ers residence, ISL 5.h street, Phi.ade!pHls' "eA'
Sunday.
In Washington city, after q lingering sAG
painful sickness. May +. fh1oE. mn w.. e..
j. T. Price, formerly of this city. Eo ~ q
neral will take place iT"in Inc 5s,h NJ , .. III.
Friends and acquaintance OF lNc ''"'
respectfully invited 10 attend. ~
January Is 1876 JAMES, son OF eTeofg' W.
and Mary alice Wilkins, aged Two
months and twenty. Ere days
Gone. gone, our Jimmie hss gohei
Gone to the bright land shove.
An aroel came softly and took him away,
To dwell with Jesus above
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Committee on the Judiciary of the
House of Representatives has reported a Dill
to reorgau'z' the judiciary ofthe United States.
It provides that a Circuit Court shall be held
in each district at the same time and place u
the District Court the Circuit Court shall
have no jurisdiction in appeals or Wrlts OF error
taken or issued after September l, 1876, ex
cept as to bankruptcy cases; the judges OF the
Supreme Court assigned to the circuit the
Circuit Judge and the several District judges
of the district composing the circuits, shall De
Judges of the Court OF Appeals; the dec'slon OF
the Court of Appeals shall be final, except as
provided, but an appeal may be taken to the
Supreme Court appeals 10 chancery Shall be
allowed from the Court of Appeals to the Su-
preme Court 10 cases where the matter 10 coo
troversy exceeds ten thousand dollars 10 the
manner now provided by law for directing ap
peals 10 like casas from the Circuit Court. Inc
Chief Justice and other justices OF the Supreme
Court may attend any term OF the Circuit or
District Court within his circuit, and wheo so
attending shall sit in and preside over the
court.
A dispatch from Charleston, West Virginia,
says the bodies of Dawson. Estep and Hines,
who were lynched last night. we're taken down
by the Prosecuting Attorney to-day and an To-
quest held. The verdict returned was that they
ca ne to their deaths by a mob, Games u1.
knowo. Estep's body was buried by his trleuds
at the scene of the hanging. Dawson's body
will be sent to %Lyochburg, Va, where his pa
rents reside.
The election Of a Hebrew as life-Senator in
France is an event OF peculiar qualification to
that portion ofthe French nation. The newly
made Senator, Nj. Cremieux, in a letter on the
subject, congratulates France on the liberallty
that has characterized the national dealings
with the Hebrews during the past century.
1t is said that a Virginia man, who has lately
had delirium tremeps, saw angels instead Of
snakes, and now all the saloons 10 the place
where be lives are fighting over the honor OF
having sold him his whisky.
Mrs. Dodge, wife of Francis Dodge, esq, Of
Georgetown, died last Tuesday night alter
painful illness Of some weeks.
1t is said that on the first Of February forty
of the lady clerks in the Treasury Department
are TO be dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA..
THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1875.
The Richmond Enquirer, in abiding to the

The Richmond Enquirer, in abiding to the
late card of Judge Nlcol, says "The publica-
ton was made before he knew of the petition
and affidavit OF Mr.. Davies, which were laid be-
fore the Legislature the other day By Mr.. Pur-
cell, Delegate from Prince William. In a let
ter received Monday, BY a member of the Leg
i~slature, from Judge Nicol, the latter asks for
a copy Of the publication, and says: At
present l am entirely 10 tie dark, and know
not what to do. OF this, however, let me as
sure you, that however much | may dislike the
uotoriety, l feel no apprehension of being able
to meet their charges, be what they may be.
In relation to the card alluded TO-, be adds
Nothing I have said in that card is intended
to apply to any member Of the Legislature y
be supposipg the charges referred TO in the
telegram, to have been gotten up 10 be circu.
lated in the county to his prejudice"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

Because Mr.. Adams, Clerk Of the House of
Representatives, discharged two of bis subor-
dioates, yesterday, Mr.. Barclay, Journal Clerk,
addressed him the following curt note, the
resignation contained in which was promptly
accepted, and, though his removal was not con-
templated, the House will get along just as
we'll without Mr.. Barclay as it did With him ::
Mr. adams Clerk:
SIR:-Your treatment of my old friends,
Mehatey and Clayton, both of whom had as
surances (trom your friends) of retention, is so
suggestive OF similar treatment of myself that
| prefer to select the time myself, and hence |
hereby name this as the day of my resignation.
January rs, 1876. JOHN NJ. BARCLAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

At the cremation of the body of the late
Chevalier Rossi, 10 Rome, which took place
publicly 10 that city Oh Saturday last, only the
heat furnished by a hundred jets Of gas was
employed, and the entire operation IF reducing
the body to a mere ember consumed but a
very short space of time, and involved not the
slightest exhibition of anything repulsive. 1t
was only a few weeks ago that the body OF the
deceased wife Of an English Doblemau was
taken to one of the principal European crema-
ton establishments and reduced to ashes, which
were next day returned to England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Senate of Virginia, yesterday, the
following resolutions were adopted: Authorlz'
ing the Clerk Of the Senate 10 purchase two
maps for the use Of the Seuale and Instruct
ing the Committee on Privileges aud Elections
to enquire aud report what legislation is neces,
sary to prevent fraud under III? present elec,
ton laws; also Il resolution asking the return
By the House Of Delegates ct Senate tl!ls sent
to that House repeating the charter of the
Montpelier Humane Association.
The following bills were passed 10 revise
and amend the charter Of the Lyn3hburg Fe'
male Orphan Asylum.
TO provide temporary heaistones for the
graves of Generals Stuart AMI Hill.
To Incorporate the trustees Of Lone Star
Lodge, No. 1910, of the Grand Uaited Order
Of Odd Fellows, and 10 amend the Code with
reference to the county levy.
Iu he House, G. R. Mcdonald, of Bath
and Highland, was sworn in as successor of
the late Judge James NJ. Seig.
4 resolution was adopted renting the con-
tested election case Of White VS.. Hudgin, from
Caroline county, back to the people.
The House bill providing for the extension
of the James River and Kunawha Canal to
Clifton Forge Was debated and amended, pend
ing which the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

Two rather amusing statements have lately
been going the rounds of the press, one to the
effect that the Virginia Republican Associa-
ton of Washington has declared for Blaine for
the Presidency, and the other, that MIR. Wolff
says the Republicans of the State are third
termers. The Virginia Republican Association
Of Washington is composed of Radicals who
have been either turned out of Office or are 10
successful seekers after Office, and Mr.. Wolff
is the postmaster at Fredericksburg. Hence
the great difference in these g%entlemen's opin-
ions regarding the wishes of V~irginia-which
heartily spurns both Grant ADD Blaine, and will
cast her vote for the Conservative candidate
for President, whoever he may be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

The Richmond Wing says: The general
demand is that the gambling scandal, which
connects the name of a county judge with the
weakness Off member of the Legislature, ought
to be Investigated, and that, too, in spite of
threats said 10 have been made of involving
others in the unfortunate affair. The reputa-
ton of all persons connected with the govern
ment of Virginia should be above suspicion,
and no public officer should remain quiet one
moment after biz lame has been attainted by
the breath of foul rumor without counting in
vestigation. The examination should 60
further, and include a thorough investigation
of the Montpelier swindle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

The London Times has a report that the
French Senate will in 20 case contain a purely
Ministerial majority, and the Ministry could
ouly 6ud a majority by the support of the four
anti-Republican groups. Ii France is really to
be saved from the most disastrous compilca-
lions, a policy must be adopted that will sum.
mou around the Cabinet the moderate of all
parties.
Intelligence has been received from Colonel
Gordon, dated at Dufie, stating that the Sur
econ of the Nile expedition had died, and he
was the only white man remaining. He bad
Just reached the Rapids, which be feared were
impossible, and if so the further ma Vigatlon OF
the Nile 10 a steamer would be Improbable.
The steamer State of Nevada, from New
York for Antwerp, and the British steamer
Pallas came in collision on Monday evening,
near Antwerp. The State of Nevada had her
rudder twisted and the frame OF her propeller
broken.
The London Times financial article iotimates
that the frequent breaking of the direct cable
has been the work of design, and that the an
uouncement of the breaks have in several in
NV w 50 w
jobblug operations.
A dispatch from Ragusa says that a sortie
was made by The Turkish garrison Of T~reblgne
for the purpose of obtaining supplies, when the
Insurgents met them at Duzi aud drove them
back. The capitulation Of I~reblgne is expected
10 consequence of the lack of provisions.
From Spain important SUCCESSES by the Gov
ernment are reported. Several Carlist posi-
tioas have been occupied. Gen. Eiio, the Car
list, is said 70 be dead.
A special dispatch from Heodaee states that
the Alfonsist troops have withdrawn from both
Aauks Of the Carlists, but still occupy the posi-
tions they captured.
The Postal Congress in session at Berne,
Switzerland, has agreed 10 admit British India
and the French colonies into the union.
The u. S. Government declines giving a
CODY of the note on Cuba to the Austrian Gov
erument.
A revolution has broken out in the northern
aud central portions of Mexico, near the Rio
Grande.
Ii is asserted that the Sultan own sS. 000,-
900 sterling OF the Turkish debt.
The Herzegovinians reject the Austrian pro-
gramme. 1t is said the Sultan will accept 1t.
Drought 10 the Vuelta Abajo district, Cuba,
continues, to the damage OF the tobacco crop.
The Kansas Demoerstja State Contra!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
The Boston SWIndIer.

1t is now stated 10 Boston that +. D. Win
slow, the absent forger, issued large quantities
of fictitious stock of the Bosioo Post Company
as collateral. but the paper wli probably lose
nothipg, the sufferers beinA those who have
advanced money 90 the stock. The name of
Z. w. Porter is said to be o. $3.50 600 Of
WioIow's forged paper, aud hat # Daniel
Chamberlain on S6O, 900 woith. Efforts are
being made to trace up the fugitive, but be is
considered beyond arrest. l.. W. Pond, the
manufacturer, sentenced tuesday, at Horces
ter, Tor heavy torgeIies, who was reported to
have been 10 collision with WlDs!ow, with
whom he was Intimate, publishes a card stating
that neither Winslow nor any other person had
any knowledge of his irregularities DOT be of
theirs. Winslow was a we'll known journalist
aud politician, and hitherto known as one Of
the principal owDers Of the D.iiy y VS. and
the Boston Post. He left Boston las, Thurs.
day, accompanied By his family, for parts un
known. He had heretofore ranked high in all
the various social, N raj, religious ADD mer.
camille circles OF society, was a Methodist
preacher and member of the Y. VI. &. a.
The attention of the members of Congress
from Virginia is directed to aD article 10 aDoth.
er column Of to.day's G,z.tte respecting their
proposed conference with a committee of the
Virginia Legislature. 1t was written by a gen
tlemaD thoroughly acquainted with the subject
to which it refers, and who is alive 10, and
deeply interested 10, all that relates to the vel
fare Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

The cause of hard times is attributed by the
Unitarian Review to ''the introduction, during
the last quarter of a century, of an enormous
quantity Of labor-saying machinery. so thar
production has been excessive in everything,
and the supplies in all lines are beyond the ca
pacity Of the markets. The real cause is the
late war and its results; aud the worst o. it is,
there is no probability of better times"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
The Washington News SAYS: "The Alexau-

The Washington News says: 1.-THE Alexau-
dria Gazette is Frightening up wonderfully in
its old age. 1t is now in its LXXVl volume.
The hoary head is a crown Of glory."
The Lynchburg News says: whatever the
Alexandria Gazette says is we'll said. We
can't improve upon the views which the Ga
zette advances
For both of which hatteriug observations the
Gazette returns lis thanks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

A meeting of the two committees of the
Legislature upon Schools and Colleges have
agreed to report q bill appropriatiug SO, 900
a year to the Virginia Military Institute for
six years. The Institute has a floating debt
of $50. 600 that the Board of Visitors ask the
State to assist them to manage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

AS Mr.. Beck has been made Senator, Vir-
giDia, it is supposed, will not now, as she iu-
tended to do, select him as arbiter on the
Boundary line Commission, vice Mr.. Ora
ham, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

Brigham Young is a sensible man. He has
ordered that all balls and parties given 10 the
ward school houses shall begin at l o'clock ip
the afternoon and close at 10 10 the evening,
and has prohibited round dances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

1t is hoped that the Legislature will so in
crease the pay of the county judges that those
officers may not have to resort to deciding
hands" in order to exc out a living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
COM .MERClAL.

Grain to-day were good, sni we qIote the mar.
ket active, with prices firm. 1850 bushels Of
Wheat were offered On Change this morning
and brought 100, 1873. 1879, 40, l4l and AZ, &C.
cording to quality. Corn continues in fair re-
ceipt and is easily sold at So :or white, and 50,
81 and 81 Tor yellow and mixed Offering: to-
day of 2058 bushels. 4 small los Of inferior
Oats brought A..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

Senator Sherman dominates Gov. Hays, of
Ohio, for the Presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

y1REsHLY ROASTED OLD GoVhn ~
Z MENT JAVA, Msrscsibo, LausIy''''
40 ~ ~ !. C.S E. MILBCRN,o'
old TIMES COME AGAIN" we s5c 'n a-
~ inc the best New Orleans Sugar D. ~ p"
Ii T.ook At sample in our show WINDOW;
ian 81 GEO. McBURNEI ooN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
Congress.

The following proceedings OF Congress yes
terday are additional to those published 10
the Gazette of that date
In the Senate House bill in reference to the
payment of the interest on the District 800
bonds was reported with amendment. The
papers in the case of the claims of the State of
Maryland against the United States for arms
and ordnance furnished during the late war
were withdrawn from the files OF the Senate.
The bill for tho protection of settlers on public
lands was taken up and further discussed, a
motion to refer it to the judiciary committee
having been withdrawn.
In the House the bill regulating postage on
third class mail matter was debated. Mr.. Clarke
explained that the passage Of the bill would re.
peal the provision which was passed a. the close
of the last session and leave the law ss it WAS
previously. The bill was finally passed. The
House then considered the Military Academy
Appropriation bill, which s~ppropristes S243, III,
the estimates having been S437,O1. Mr.. Hale
objected to the reductions made IN the Profess
sors' salaries and the pay of cadets. MIR. Ham,
iltcn, Of New Jersey, asserted that there WAS
large room for reductions in the expenses of
West Point. He said the present compensation
of the Superintendent was about $1,000 q yesr
by this bill he would receive 5000 per annum,
with q furnished residence and other incidentals
equal to Sl,5V0. The pay OF cadets was cut
down from S605 to S54J per year. Mr. Hurlbut,
of Illinois, opposed the bill, pressging IS it did
an attack upon the pay Of cficers Of the army.
The debate was continued up to the adjourn
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 20, 1876.
Beet Cattle Prices to-day ranged as follows:
Best 10 a b 81
Generally rated first Qua!lty..-.... q - Ii D -
Medium or good lair quality ........- 3 10 Is 1 u
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 3 ~ a , o.
General average Of the market. ...... 4 81 = Y
Extreme range Of prlcrs.""""-.... 5 o. Il D "
Most OF the sales were !rom............ + ~ Il > ~
The market mas been dull this week, and prices
are Tag Of.
Sbecp-The market continues dull. The
quality Of the receipts WAS !u.ly A. good us last
week, and prices are lower ~ Hattie per pound
gross, 8 few occasionally y shade higher. Re.
ceipts this week 1914 head.
H~ogs-Tters Was y large decrease in the re-
ceip.s this week, snd y falling off in quality.
Prices are 4 shade better, qIsli:y consieret.
than last week, out this is only on account of
the comparative scarcity. We quote =. 92ja
$40 rs Receipts this week 1894 head.
Markets by Telegraph
NEW YORK, January 21.-St cks iHi! and
steady. Moaey-no .o.ns; 4 and ) Cold II.
Flour quiet and unchanged. WLest quiet I'D
steady. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, January q .-Virginias, ~con:ol;-
Ga So; West Virgins y n. Z. o., Old, 10
Cotton-middling scarce, firm and higher NJ II
alls Flour quiet and unchanged. " heat
quiet but firm and unchanged. Corn isIrIy &c
tive and Il shade lower Southern white ID 80;
do. yellow 56aG0; Western mi4cd Glaolt pot;
623 last halt February. Oats no@1lna,!y IN,
changed. Rye nominal. Hay steady t"msni
moderate; Maryland and Pennsyivanis 22sS29.
S2I rs Butter unchanged. Coffee dull and
heavy; Rio cargoes l6i.l9e; jobbing lb4s2vc:
Sugar quie, bu: irm at .Us log. WhlsAey dulI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27
WashinStOn's Chair.
UNANIMITY LODGE, No. I, F. s A. :

EDENToN, N. G Jan. "a, 1876
To the editor of the Alerandriu Guzeue:
have recently received the is: ue Of yop-
paper of December =, 1875, containing 8 LEI. a.
from G.. w. R., and at the same time the nr,.-
pectus of a book shortly to be published BY
Alexsndria Washington Lodge OF your civ
The purpose Of these is to correct some errors
the New York Herald's Raleigh correspondent.
of q recent date in reference to a chair in vur
possession and claimed to have beer o~ccupjeY
by Geo. Washington as presiding officer Q: y
Masonic lodge. The Hersld's correspondents.
did make some mistakes, but they were all IN.
favorable to our lodge. We can trace the history
of our chair as far back Us ITS, when it We.
presented to US by ore George Russell, who had
very recently moved to our midst. This ac.
pears from our records, which we have, unim.
paired, extending back to Nov'r. Sth, l7-5. We
have already formally celebrated our centea-
NAL. In those particulars the Herald's CORES.
pondent is mistaken. In 1872, when he says We
obtained it, it had been in our possession 81
years, where it had been placed, not for safe.
keeping, but Ms d gift.
So much for its critten and established history.
Now q: to its tradltion. We have smorg Us oit
| citizens, whose lives commenced before the
| present century and vino ~recoilect the tradition
that this chair was occupied by Grorge Wasa-
| ington as presiding officer OF 4 lodge, AID Wa;
| brought here from Wlil~iarsburg-not Aleysn-
dria-as among their very earliest memories.
These i'd men must havs heard II from ,luSc
who were contemporary with Russell and the
lodge Of l775. AS y part o. Masonic history |
| will state that George Washington was Made a
Mason in 1853 -[Dove'S Masonic text box,
page 364 published under the authority OF the
Grsad Lodge Of Virginia. SO lar then IS age
is concerned our chair mas the advantage Of
yours, and this stroH, W. contradicled tradition,
fect:y with Wasninglon's Masonic history,
makes for u Il case OF great streI 9Th and con
sistency.
Our lodge has Il desire to rob the A.exssicia
Washington Lodge OF any Of IL glory. We
honor it as al old and venerable lodge, the
Masonic home of Washington; bat We are i'm
PEELED br duty to ourselves - defend our own
history and rights. For this purpose alone this
is ~ri ten. ours very truly, w. u. Z.
The OF the United States with
Cuba, strange 10 say, has increased one-halt
since the rebellion 10 the island began, aud the
| aggregate Of I'M yortatiops theretrom stands
| sccoud only to those from Grea; Britain. the
last annual total having reached ~siyty-sIy mil
lions of dollars, while the Spanish government
admits Il revenue Of fifty mil!ioos for the year
| 1874, drawn almost wholly from the ommerc
| of the island. Aud yet the President wants a
| war with Spain because she don't suppress the
rebellion, which interiors with our commerce!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

The Kansas Democratic State Central
Committee has called a State Convection, to
elect delegates to the National Convention, to
meet in Topeka, May Oath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

The Hamilton County, Ohio, Republican
Executive Committee has engaged Pixies
Opera House for public meetings during the
week of the June Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-27

General james R. Herbert, was last night
nominated 10 caucus by the Democratic men,
bers of the Maryland Legislature, for Police
Commissioner OF Baltimore.