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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
legislative.

In the State Senate, yesterday, bills were re.
ported from committees to amend the Code in
reference to mechanics liens, With On amend.
menl; to amend the law in relation to landlord
and tenant so az to give the tenant the right
10 secure crops. &C.; and to provide more
economical mode of conveying lunatics to asy.
lums.
A resolution was agreed to eDquiriog wbeth.
er the Legislature can require the tax under
the Mohet register to be paid 10 currency.
The judiciary Committee reported back the
the House joint resolution fixing Thursday,
18th January, for the election Of Superinteu.
dent Public Instruction. Superintendent Pei.
Tertiary, Secretary Of the Commonwealth
Register Of the Land Office, Superintendent Of
Public Printing, aud Storekeeper Of the Peni
Tertiary 10 addition to these officers the com.
mittee reported that the First and Second
Auditor and Treasurer are to be elected at this
session. and if tti. be the first ofthe biennial ses
sions the omnitlee are ofthe opinion that the
Commissioner of Railroads shall also be elected
After some discussion, CO molioo, toe DIV Of
election was postponed from Thursday till The
following Tuesday. the % !, o2 vote of p t.
lis
The school fund bill was further discussed.
10 the House Of Delegates. Mr.. Mu-hbach
introduced bill authorizing he City Cououi
Of Alexandra to compromise the deb; OF tn
city aud to issue bonds, IL.
a resolution was introduced that the tax %
domestic wines, such as are made 10 Virgins,
be the same as On malt liquors.
Mr.. Walker. OF Chesterfield. uulzr a SUI
pension Of the rules presented a lat sesou
ton instructing aul rtqlestiuz the Saoators
and Representatives. ia the na.ioosl Coorrr-.
to vote Tor the remooetizati>n OF silver, aa a,
a legal teDdar fer all debts both public all
private, which va read 6.st time aod PLACID
on the calendar.
Reports from Committees were made as u
amending the Code rels!iag 10 the repea! o.
the fence Law 10 couolias tina. have adopted IT,
to amend az &C: 10 provide tot working arl
keeping 10 order the roads Of the Comma
wealth; 10 relation TO fees Of commissioners ia
cbancery; aud to amend the Cod, 10 reference
to Insurance compati,s
The bill TO authorize the r:a-ses5mont OF the
lands throughou: the Com nooWea!th that have
been Injured By the la:e ireshct. was after &c
bate ordered 10 be enerossad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

The caucus ef the conservative party Of
the General Assembly of Virgins yesterday
adopted report. the purport of which is thai
the time has now come when We must make q
firm and resoiute stand by the principles which
We have affirmed 90 often, or submit to demon.
alisatiou aud overthrow by the instrument
atty Of those who claim the conservative
name for their own protection, while al
the same time they marshal and lead the
forses Of the republican party, which 10
the main sent them hera as The avou.
ed opponents OF our organisation, seeking With.
in lite lines to impair it's efficiency aud to break
it down." and they could not have pu. more
truth and good sepse into fewer words.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

~"GERMAN SYRUP. No other medicine
in the world was ever giveo such test of its
curative qualities as BOSCHER'S GERMAN
SYRUP. In three years two million four hun.
dred thousand small bottles of this medicine was
distributed free of charge by druggists in this
country to those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonis and
other diseases Of the throst and lungs, giving
tho American people undenisble proof that
GER NAN SYRUP will cure them. The result
has been that Druggists in every town and viii
lsge in the United States are recommending it
to their customers. Go to your Druggists and
ask what they know about it. Sample bottles 10
cts. Regular size IS eta. Three doses will re-
lieVe any caEe jane
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PUBLISHED DAILY And rREwsRKLY 81
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY le

In the Senate, 10 dag, The Matthews resolu'
tions were taken up. motion to refer them
rejected, and they were then laid over till Fri.
day. Eulogies on the late Senator Bogy, OF
Mo-, were pronounced. The House accepted
. picture and acted upon territorial bills.
10 both Houses the resolutions of the Virginia
Legislature, 10 favor of reduction on the tax
on tobacco. were presented. Eulogies on the
ate Senator Morton will be delivered tomorrow
in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Disgracs has fallen upon the Palette .Clab OF
New York. The game Of two pluck one was
played 10 it the other night. and ths uufortu'
nate sna,ched the cards and showed them to a
professional ''sport." Who pronounced them
similar to thoss used 10 playing the Skin y
aamo. The professional exposed 'hs affair,
and hence the tears. Gsmbliug is bad bust.
ness. and isn't permanently profitable even ID
the winners; and good evidence Of this is At
forded BY John Chsmbe.!aine. who has retired
from j, 10 Washington, and now keeps q res
taurant. ..--... -.-.~'.- "''-'' .'-'
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News OF the Day.

A few days ago the schooner \. II. Pray
was found floating 10 New York barbor hav.
ing been scutted and Quilted of quite. val
liable cargo. 1t was at first supposed 1t was
the work of river pirates and that the crew had
been murdered, but it DOW turns out that the
captain of the schooner CLARK aod the crew
we're the guilty parties. The cargo Was yester'
day in an old schooner anchored on Com NUM-
paw fats 10 charge of the late cook of the Pray
who made the above confession.
The object Of the Great Southern Railway
Company is TO construct railway from MIlIeo,
Georgia. to Keywcst. Florida, with branch
road to Tampa. Florida, connecting by steam
ships With Havana, Cuba; Central and South
America, and the West India Islands gen.
orally.
Au explosion of sulphur gas 10 Po't col
liery, near Ashland, Pa, last evening. killed,
50 far as Known, four men and lrjored several
others.
Lewis II. MIXERS, Of Baltimore. got drunk
last week, ran away with pretty slster.ln law
and now is ashamed to come back to his vile
and children.
At meeting of coal managers 10 New \ ORR
today the combination entered into by the OPP
orators was ratified.
Charles Frazer e. Co.. oil merchants of New
York, have made an assignment.
Mcssrs. Chestnut & Dubois, BANKERS of Car
linviile, ILL.,, have made an assignment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Mr. Worries, 10 the able speech he made 10
the U. 8. Senate. yesterday, on bis side Of the
question, maintained that the original war deb,
Was paid for in deprecated paper. asd BY q
conspiracy of the bondhohers had beenohsnged
from the origirsi contract and vas made paya.
bic 10 coin, and now the attemp. Was mada to
declare it payable in gold only. ..,' - ....o.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

The democratic State convection Of New
Hampshire met to-day aud adopted resolutions
deoouncing the radical fraudulent usurpatioD
of the General Government and demanding .
change 10 the law that will prevent its reeur-
reoee. and deprecating any action by Congress
that will tend to iojure the credit Of The ccun.
trysof Hosettle the currency. ''-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

According to Dr.. Mary Walker all the COL
ored women 10 the South will vote It the next
Presidential election. inasmuch as they were
epftsnchiscd uuder the 18th aud 18th amend.
ments to the constitution. IF the doctor be
correct The polls will be lively places. 80 = =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

The Sun, an excellent evening paper printed
1t Petersburg. hiss suspended. The prevailing
hard times affect none of the interests Of the
country more seriously than those connected
With the newspapers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

1t is DOW positively asserted that the Peesi.
dent will mske no further effort to remove Mr..
Arthur from the colIeotorship Of The port Of
New York. If this be so. it will prove that it
MI. Ntzhugh was not bigger man than Pres.
ident Grant, Ssoator Couklipg lie bigger man
than President Hayes. and yet not q very big
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Gold Was down yesterday to 1Olt. 1.-THE
soti.resumptiouists don't hurry. resumption
will be accomplished before they can perfect
their plans for preventing it. e.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

CoURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA.-Com.
monwealtb. BY, g., vs. Ford and ala; sub
mtted.
McAien, g., vs.. Keen, &C.; continued uuLil
Thursday.
Weddings executor vs. Bradley's executor
and ais; appeal allowed from decree of the
Corporation Court of the town of Danvlle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
The MARYLAND Senator.

ANNAPOLIS. MD, Jan l6.-The vote toE
.. S. Senator in joint convention OF the Legs'
lature to, day was Dennis 80, Thomas Is. Groome
II, Robinson 9, Blair and Wickes each,
Steiner (republican) 49, scattering 3. The
joint convention then adjourned. A democrat
ic caucus will be held to hight to agree upon q
candidate TO be voted fer by the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Capt B. ]. Rogers, and old and highly re-
spected citizen Of Brunswick county, died last
week from Injuries received from falling tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

l@PARENT OF INsoMNIA.-The parent Of
iasomris or wskefulness is in nine eases out of
ten dyspeptic stomach. Good digestion gives
sound sleep, indigestion interferes with it. The
brain aad stomach sympsthizs. One of the
prominent symptoms offs weak state Of the gas
trio organs isa disturbance Of the CREST nerve
entrepot the braiu. Invigorste the stomach,
A most reliable medicine for the purpose is Hos
letters Stomach Bitteri, which is far preferable
to mineral sedatves and powerful narcotics
which, though they may for Time exert sopo-
rifle influence upon the brsia. soon cease to set,
aud invariably iIjare the tone of the stomach
the operations CT thst all important organ,
and their benefcent influence is reflected in
sound sleep and tranquil stste of the nervous
system. A wholesome impetus is likewise given
to the setion OF the liver and bowels by it use.
IN Il eo-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Two colored girls we're drowned 10 Spottsyl-
vanis county, last Saturday. while attempting
to cross the Pc river on footlog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Theatre goers, club visitors. late supper
takess and patrons Of The horse railroad owl
traius should all certainly have bottle Of DR..
Buli's Cough Syrup conveuirof GenIemen
you will need it. ...-.a. er
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

To morrow it will probably b; cold and clear
or partly cloudy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

PORT or aLExa.vDKIs, J7.v,I: 16.
Sun rises l6 Noon sets .... 8 As
Sun sets............. 45 High wster......-- OO
.--. ARRIVED.
Str Lady Of the Lake Norfolk, to F A Reed.
Str w Thorn pson, Leonardtow O. to FA Reed.
Str Lady of ths Lake, Norfolk, by A Reed.
AHMORAEDA.
Schr w Hall hence, st New York l4th.
Schrs Colin G Baker and F W Tower, hence,
at Boston 14th.
Schr N Flanagan. Georgetown for Boston,
at Vineyard Haven 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

MISCELLANEOUS. .,.. -.
At the forthcoming Postal Congress France
will propose international postofice orders, at
one per cent. tax. the rate Of exchange to be
adjusted by the Congress. 80
'Garibsidi has written to King Humbert, beg
eips him to follow in his fathers footsteps:
The Spanish Congress has approved King
Atfonso's marriage with the Princess Mercedes.
The average daily mortality from cholera at
Mecca. Arabia, to the 3lst Of December lsst
was sixty. At Jeddah the average daily NOR
! III. Geo 81. Boxer, the United States mio-
ister At ST Petersburg, handed to the Emperor
Yesterday his letter Of recall. and MI. +. w.
.Stoushtop, who succeedes Mr.. Boxer, present.
ed his credentials to his majesty.
The extensive brass founding and plumbing
firm of Robert Mitchell & Co., Of Montreal. is
10 financial difficulty.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
Harpcr's Magazine for OctO-
her. 1878.

The October number of Harper's Mag
azine promises complete satisfaction to
all classes of readers.
The two serial novels, by these great
masters of fiction--Black and Hardy
will take the first place in the minds of
the thousands of readers who are follow
ing these stories from month to month
with intense interest. An equally nu-
merous class of readers, who prefer the
marvellous details of actual heroisIn to
even the most mastery creations of the
imagination, will turn to John Russell
Young's terse and thrilling story of Stan
ley's journey through "The Dark Conti-
nent," one of the Illustrated articles in
this number
The three short stories are worthy to
follow the brilliant contributions of this
class given in the September number
"Three Thunderbolts" is q humorous
Southern character sketch, by Lizzie w.
Champney, with two powerful illustra-
nevra" is by Edward Everett Hale.
"Little Miss Mouse and her Marvellous
Scholar" is by the author of "Colonel
Dunwoddie, Millionaire"
Besides the illustrated contributions
already mentioned, there are five of a
descriptive character, each of which has
q special interest. The first of these and
opening the number, is a graphic de-
scription of scientifically conducted
stock and butter farm in New England.
OF the unillustrated poems meeting
is happy rendering from the Spanish,
by Helen S. Conant and "Discord" is a
strong sonnet, from the pen of Richard
Realf.
The Editors Easy Chair treats of some
especially timely topics, and the other
editorial summaries are, as usual, well
sustained.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
Arrested for Perjury.

In February last, Captain John III.
Hart, of the schooner Hope was indicted
in the U. s. District Court, in Baltimore,
Md, for perjury. Hearing of the indict-
ment he Immediately left that city, since
which time he has been cruising in the
Delaware Bay and adjacent waters, and
the authorities of Maryland were unable
to arrest him.
A warrant for his arrest was sent to U.
S. Marshal McMullin, of this State, and
on Thursday last accompanied by A. L.
Ainscow, he went down to Bombay Hook
and procuring boat proceeded up Duck
Creek, where they found the vessel.
After boarding her, the Marshal arrested
Hart while he was eating his supper.
He was brought to this city and locked
up until this morning, whenhe was taken
to Baltimore, on the S.37 train, where he
will be turned over by Marshal McMul-
lento the proper authorities.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
The st. Cloud Hotel, Phil adel.
phia-Terms Reduced.

This we'll known and excellent hotel,
kept by G. w. Mullen & Co., has just
been put in the most thorough order-re-
painted, re-frescoed and partially re-
furnished-until it presents an appear
ance of newness scarcely to be appreci-
ated until seen. The table will continue
to be supplied with the choicest articles
the market affords, while the cuisine will
be in charge Of competent and experience
ed hands.
1t is pleasantly and conveniently situ-
ated on Arch street, above Seventh, and
has been made the home of number of
Delawareans while boarding in Philadel-
phi. Owing to the continued depression
of business the terms have been reduced
to 81 so per ay,while the entertainment
is quite as good as that at the $3.50 and
$4 houses. The parlors and sleeping ap-
partments are all that can be desired and
we commend the st. Cloud to all who
wish to spend day or week in Phila-
delphia as the best place to lodge, dine, Or
secure the comforts of home.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
NEW CASTLE LETTER.

NEW CASTLE, sept. 1t, 1915.
Our colored Cornet Band gave an ex
hibition of their progress in music, last
evening, and under all the circumstances
they are deserving of great credit.
The high winds of the past few days
caused high tide yesterday which had
been looked for by our gunners. Messrs
Boulden, Wier, Chase, King, Maxwell
and Vandevere went down the river a
short distance, and before evening had
bagged 739 rail- Should there be any
shortsmen in your city who feel like try
ing their hand, he will be shown how the
birds are killed by either of the gentle
men named. Where are Sill Townsend
and Beggs? They should come over and
let our boys send them home tired.
To-day the Active b. B. c., play the
Qnicksteps in Wilmington.
The Moss Rose give hop at their
rooms, this evening. They understand
catering to the wants of the youth of
this city and should be literally patron
ized.
Grain still continues to come in in large
quantities. The farmers are pushing their
crops into the market in all possible
haste AS many as 40 loads of grain are
upon Delaware street at one time.
Before winter our streets should be
put in order. Some of them need but
tr1fiing repairs provided they are attend
ed to in time. Men are plenty who would
only be too glad to work to help pay
their taxes.
The property owners along the south
side of Vine street, below Delaware are
having curbing set and will pave at once.
This will be great improvement.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
A Word for the Council.
[ For the Gazette.


Now that the Democratic Party has
been placed in entire control of all the
Departments of our city affairs, it be-
comes them very much to move with
the greatest of care, and to show to the
muc h outraged property owners of all
parties that they are deserving Of that
support which has been 80 literally ex-
tended in the late contest. The party
TO show itself deserving of that confidence
mast curtail expenses abolish all those
offices created by the Republican party
for its pets, such as chief engineer and
runner, or spy to look with scruiiniz-
ing eye in to all the Departments of the
city, and see that Done are retained
only those which are necessary.for conduct
ing the business Of each Department.
Ii all the offices about to be made vacant
by the removal of present incumbents are
to be filled by party workers, many
OF whom appear not to have any in
terests In our city other then what they
can make out of 1t by dabbling in poll
tics, 1t is expected that by making an
example Of political tricksters in our
city affairs, as has been done, it will have
the desired effect.
But if the incoming party should avail
Itself OF the present opportunity and
pursue the same course ps did the Repub-
lican party then indeed will it have let
slip the opportunity, the fairest that
could be presented, for establishing itself
permanently and giving satisfaction to
our much abused and over-burdened
taxpayers. CITIzKN.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
COUNCIL CAUCUS.

The Democratic members of City
Council held a caucus, last night, for the
nomination of certain city officers, and
though there are many conflicting state
ments in regard to the result, the most
reliable list of selections seems to be as
follows:
For Superintendent of City Hospital
VIM. H. Lee.
For Hospital Physician-Dr. E. G.
Shorthdge.
Messenger at the Water Department
B. j. Mcguire.
Watchman at the City Mill-James
Stewart.
Watchman at Tenth and Market-Pat-
rick Lambert.
Time-keeper at the Sand Pit-Wm'
Hyatt.
for Chief Engineer and Registrar of the
Water Department.. 1t Is said that the
caucus decided to abolish the office OF
Purveyor of the Water Department
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
Reply of MIR. Nc WhOrter.

For the Gazette.
ST. GEORGES DEL, Sept. 13, 1873.
G. p. JOHNSON, ESQ.
In looking over the GAZETTE of the
18th inst, my attention was attracted to
communication from this Hundred,
signed by a man calling himself VIM. Fl.
Newton. Now, sir, have no inclination
to engage in any newspaper controversy
at this time, much less with q being so
depraved as to be void of all sense of
honor and regardless of truth. In so far
as that communication may refer to my
self or to my friends, it is willful and
malicious tissue of falsehood from begin
ming to end, coined and uttered by its
envious and ignorant author. When l
read the article, it was with feelings
mingled with commisseration and con-
tempt scarcely knowing which predomi-
mating, and now my only objection in
noticing the article at all is to ask the
public to suspend judgment until the
meeting of the Executive Committee on
next Thursday, when, l assure you, sir,
that the matter shall be thoroughly ven l
lated, and that l will be entirely vindi-
Gated and the odium placed where it be-
longs. Very truly yours.
O. III. MCWHoRTER.
p. S.-County papers please copy.
The daily gazette., 1878-09-14
Religious.

Delaware Avenue Baptist Church,
Rev. l. N. Haldeman, pastor. Preaching
tomorrow at 1890 a. m, by the pastor.
Preaching and baptism In the evening.
Epworth Chapel, corner Tenth and
Church streets. Preaching at 1890 a. M.
and 7:3O p. m. Prayer meeting D. m.
All are welcome.
Union M. E. Church, corner Fifth and
Washington streets, Rev. j. B. Mann,
pastor. Services at 1890 a. M, and 1880
?. m. The public cordially invited. Seats
free. Strangers welcome. Come and
loin with US to sing praises unto the Lord
In the congregation.
Hanover Church. Lecture in the
morning on India, by Rev. NJ. Wherry,
u. y, returned missionary. Preaching
IN the evening by Rev. l.. Marks, d. d.
All are cordially invited.
Trinity Chapel, corner Fifth and King
streets, Rev. William j. Frost, ID. D.,
rector, Services at 1890 a. M, and 1880 p.
IN. Sunday school at 9a m. Prayer-day
services on Wednesday afternoons at A
o'clock. Fridays anu Holy-days, Morn
ing at 10:39 O'Clock.
Old Swedes Church, corner Seventh
and Church streets, Rev. William j.
Frost, rector. Services at 1890 a. M,
and p. m. Afternoon Sunday school at
2 o'clock. All the seats in this church are
free and unappropriated. The church
depends entirely upon the free-will offer
ing of the worshipers.
First Presbyterian Church, Market
street above Ninth. Rev. f. B. DuVal,
pastor, having returned home will preach
morning and evening at the hours of
1880 a. M, and 7:3O p. m. Special atten-
ton of young men is invited in the even
ing.
Reformed Episcopal Church. Preach
ing tomorrow at 10:39 a. m, by Rev. j.
l.. Estlin, of Philadelphia. Services in
the second story front room Ma onic Tenn
pie. Sunday school at a. m. Prayer
meeting 6:30 p. IN. You are cordially in
vited.
There will be preaching at the Aims
house Sabbath afternoon at 81 O'Clock.
Mission workers come out.
Second Baptist Church, corner of
Fourth and French streets, preaching
by the pastor, Rev. r. B. Cook, at 1870
a. :, and 7:30 p. m. Sabbath school at 9
o. m, and Up. m. Pastors Bible class in
main audience room at 2p. m. All are
cordially invited. ..
st. Paul's NJ. E. Church. Preaching by
the pastor at 1890 a. M, and 1880 p. m.
houDICtb III bDO I'M Oup ~ Do IL
For all classes In the the evening-"One
thing thou Lackest. This sermonis es-
pecially for young men. Quarterly Con-
ference this evening.
Olivet Presbyterian Church, corner
Chestnut and Adams street Preaching
by Rev Charles p Mallery tomorrow at
1890 a. ms and 1880 p. IN. Seats free All
are invited.
West Presbyterian Church. Preach
ing tomorrow morning at 1890 o'clock,
by Rev. Dr. Schenk, of Philadelphia.
First Baptist Church, corner Elm and
Jackson streets, Rev. T. M. Eastwood,
pastor. Preaching at 1890 m. Sunday
school service at 1880 p m. Singing by
the school. Sunday school meets at a.
m. All are invited.
The regular weekly prayer meeting at
the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms, will be held at 7:30 o'clock, con-
tInuing one hour. All are invited.
The pastor of Asbury has returned
home and will be in his pulpit to-mor-