Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-19
France.

whether its pursuance would have the effect Of
which the President is sanguine.
France.
An important debate is expected in the Sen
ate TO day.
40 Interpolation will be addressed to the
| Ministers as to how they have Instructed off.
cials to act with regard to the electoral inquiry
voted by the Chamber of Deputies 1t is
thought that after the Interpolation is answer
ed all sections Of the Right will support. an
order of the day approving the statement which
the Government makes, and expressing a de-
sire to uphold the prerogatives of each of the
public powers. The Conservative papers say
this proceeding is designed to express the
Seracs confidence in President Nj acNlahon,
and enable tho present Cabinet to honorabIy
make way for sincerely Conservative but
moro moderate, Ministry. The organs of the
Left consider that the proposed Interpolation
conceals snare, and is dangerous and uncon-
stiutional.
The Fraucais reports that President MaoMa-
hon at his reception on Saturday expressed
| firm determination to remain faithful at bis
post, defending social order so long as he TO.
ceiycs Tue support and CO operation of the
Senate E.
The Monicur is absolutely certain that the
| Oh.ial Journal OF tomorrow will announce
| the acceptance of the resignation OF the Minis
ters Nothing definite, however, has been de-.
cided relative 10 the composition of this new
Cabinet. The Conslitutionasts hesitate to &C.
cept the list of Ministers which has been pro.
posed, and would prefer to have some Minis
tcrs taken from the Left Centre. President
MacMahon does not appear disposed to follow
this advice.
The Moutcur adds "In this state of affairs
the people must not be surprised to fod the
rumor Of tho Mnrrhnfs reel suation again cur
| rent.
Gen. Grant will dine with Emile dc Girardin
90 November 81.
Paul Boudct, formerly Senator aud Minister
Of France, is dead.
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS. SATURDAY.
Shack eIlord's administrator vs.. Shackelford
and ais, and Elicit vs.. Planters National Bank,
&c. The motions to dismiss these two causes
we're continued by consent, uotil Saturday
| next.
Watkins and ais. vs. Young and ais Appeal
allowed to decree of the Corporation Court of
| Alexandria.
Carter vs.. Hale, &c. Appeal refused to a
decree Of the Circuit Court of Carroll county.
Wahlford VS.. Crockett &c. Appeal re.
fused to a decree Of the Circuit Court of Bland
county.
Hugh vs. Evans. Continued till the next
| term. ,.... !..
Stone vs. Kidd; Fcckheimer vs.. National
Exchange Bank of Norfolk; Randall vs.. Stock
ton, &c. Rules were awarded in these three
cases to speed the causes by the first day Of
the January term or to show cause then why
the causes should not be dismissed at their
COSTS ...
Rowland vs. Jessup and ais. Argued by F.
Nj. Conner for the appellant aud Major j. II.
Carrington for the appeees.
Marshall, trustee, vs.. Sinclair Is the next
case.
Among the petitions, &c.. which have been
presented 10 the House Of Representatives are
the following from Virginia, which have been
referred as noted
BY Mr. Hunton: Papers relating to the
claim Of VIM. Falls, for damage, done to his
property by the United States Army-to the
Committee On War Claims.
Also the petition Of Maria Gibson, for pay
for property taken by the United States Army
TO the same committee.
Also, the petition of the heirs Of Edward
Aud, of similar import-to the same com
mittce.
Also, the petition of Robert G. Coleman, for
compensation for property taken by the United
States Army-to the Committee on War
Claims
Also, papers relating to the claim of the rep.
resenta,ives of NJ. D. Newman for services rem.
dercd certain 1odians-to tho Committee of
Claims.
By Mr.. Walker Papers relating to the petit
ton of William B. Isaaes S Co., of Richmond.
Virginia, for the restoration of certain coin be-.
longing to them now in the Treasury of the
United States-to the Committee on the Ju.
dietary.
A STRANGE SToRY.-A sangunary bull dog
in the San Francisco dog show became so excl.
ted by his surroundings that nobody dared 90
near him. His food was poked to him with
long stick, aud strong railing was put up to
keep spectators at safe distance. He growled
and showed his teeth whenever anybody looked
at him. and was generally 40 object OF terror. |
Consequently the people were Mortified when
little girl crawled under the railing, and, ap-
preaching the brute. said coaxingly: mice
doggy, nice doggy Her mother screamed
and tainted. A valorous fellow took off his coat
and prepared for rescue. She ooolly patted
the dog, saying: Whats the matter, doggy"
What makes 90 growl SOP" The dog feroc-
ously fixed bis teeth in her dress, but her fear.
lessncss seemed to COW him, and he skunk back |
from her. She suffered 20 harm except from |
the suddenness with which she was yanked out |
of the enclosure.
Mrs. Longfelt, wife Of merchant at Marie.
rself and infant child into deep we'll at |
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