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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

CHRISTMAS Is Gazing --Chi::tn1as Is coming.
Hsndaora2]y-d dressed store windows, crowded
streets, general cir Of business ahcwn By all
you meet. smiling faces Ct young and old, and
mysterious bat significant preparatons 1T homc'
eli bear testimony to is approach. Brains arc
busy plsnning AID ninb!e lDgsTs occupied in
eS eouling novel snd acceptable presents to
friends and kin, whie 81 occasional cail on tue
moneyed man the family proves thai bEsiEs
aud skill cannot DO s,!l that Is to be done. 10
thu Older felix's the Approaching holiday season
brings much csra in tho work Of prepal stion,
but to tie moro ycuthtal onss only pleasant al
ticipstion. TIE latters dsgs ere hours OF enx-
ious expectation, snd their nights bfihgt vision7
Of bliss. The buudIe brigade will soon ,appo%r
on the streets, aud the activity viii then be talE-
II :t is height.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

The iiluulioat,Vc power OF Elisoa'a electric
light could cot he better utilized than tor a,
examination of Dealham's listers ard Gcotcl
OyeIcoats efter suudown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

Gtsn I : LAST OF THE CoLUMBIA.-iee o'a
:s,;ss'oat Columbia, which tor so many years
a,,nimr'eo The Potomac, and which was so!g Id
y r, Gte week or two since, is being broken
:" !ulk BY her purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

the Planter sat: Farmer, published 81 Rich
nond, y, a. s. year. fo- Decemboris receiv-
cd. Il contsiI,s G5 ps4es OF resdins matter by
some osthe best farmers in tho country: The
articles Of EcR. A, Dudley Msnr, Of France;
Judso V II, Fullerton, CT &ov YORK; Judge
Christian; Pref Feude!or, d Georgia, and
Cal. S, W. Ei:kiiu, are Quilted TO specisl mon
.;on a. 7stuah.o u7i!ces Ter tbs iarmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

40, ,ah LIVER There is very heavy current
.fn "s H7er ard much drift wood aud othsr
IN nj / matter IS pas,iog down. Macy Wster
isn u "a, laid 10 their winters supply OF "ooa
'u The floating mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

S. Ka;z;rs.,i1 80 !ih streets, Hashloslaa
hes the latest styles {! alol aias, and at tbt
most reasonable rates EZsmioc his dress suits
and OYeic1a!s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

TnEATRICAL.-On the 23rd and 24sh OF this
month Miss Charlotte Thompson and her com.
paDy will perform at Sarepta Hall, il this city.
rhs plays to be given will be Jane Eyre" end
Miss Moultor." The troupe ia highly spck'
en- of. and Miss Thompson is an old Alexandria
faynrife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

n MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENT In the House OF
delegates, yesterday, Mr.. hIushbsch pre6soted
~ 9eion of sundiy citizens Of this city reia
We TO The assessment bill also 80 act 10 rela
I'm to the assessment Of real property for mu
aSslpa taxation in this city; both OF which were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

UNFINISHED. The bli !go across the waste
spsy 1tcm Cameron Mills, 90 the Telegraph
"Ysa' which was commenced sometime slfce
siGaos unfinished. owiog to the unwllirgues
= !. 'ae oelehboting farmers 70 iu:nisa heip 1'i
Nc0Hslructinn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

w. t,ARALYZED. Geo. l. Sestop, we'll kooTn
Gis ed resident. aud q, one tine member OF
s ~ n1cusc Of Delegates fgom this city, had Il
,,i e s'roke Of paralysis on Tuesday night,
y. lss quite i'll at bis residence on south koyal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

ia 4 SCARCE ARIICLS. ALL wool Dsl
mon Cloth just opened a.
dec LOW ISAAC ElCHBERG S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
a MUSEM ES.

AMGSEM ENEE.
TTTGE YOUNG LADIES Of the public schools
E of Alexsnd1ia respectfully ssk the pstroa.
aga of the ci!lzans 10 TIE csn!sta Of
z SFEIHG HOLIDAY,
S. musical eater..innant in which appasr par.
soniGcstons of schooi girls with thaic teacheS,
MAY QUEEN, SPRING, 5FhAy, LAIN
BOW, SUNSHINE, JACK FROST and 8
chorus CT DEW DROPS. Z&PHYE! and
FLO FER:,. Tha csnt.ta will Be rendered for
the benef. C tho public schools by selection OF
pupils, under direction of Hiss kstA Stouten.
huTgh, 1T PEABODY HALL. ca FRIDAY
EVENING, Dee. Is
Tickets % cents Cor salo By Inc pupils.
Eg- 4 Burdstte Organ aud Cornet will fur.
Nth the Instrumental accom- paniment de T-lI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
ULsTERs, ElsEs1AN Bros, It'll AND f.

A convention of the National Life Insurance
Company Association TO award Dealham for his
life pres irving Uistera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
mARRIED,

BY Rev. Dr.. Haynes, oa the i0.t instsE!, ss
Long Branch Church, Fauquicr Co., Va. Mr.
RUFUS A. HOWDEEshELL aud Miss
LAURA V. FIELD.
at the residence Of the brldb's father, il Gull
pepper county, or the morning Of December 4.h.
by Rev. Geo. B. Alien Mr. r. II. BUTTON
to Miss LUCY ROGERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

~ Dsa'ha:a's ri! gaods are wairaatej O
repteslnteG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, Deer. IL
Nuh Der of Cattle or the market 324 eco sold
ut 1854 80 per cwt. 4E0 Sheep and lambs were
Forty Cows and Calves brought from 20 TO SO
pei head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

ACCIDENT. Justice Joseph Padgett, Rhiiss
in he &C: Of sting down on a stool, IL bis
lice, 10 Na' ket alley. last evening, missed
tls !'aarce aud tell bauk wsrds. stnkiog his
eek Vioisptly agsioss bookcase. aud scsal;i
ii0z rjur cs which have cos1nad bin TO thn
house 10 day. Jusico Bailenger presided AT
bis Office this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
FtsH TxS 4 HOLsisATS.'
DICu, RARE AND DEAUTIFUL
GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS


AtFRsEACH'S, No. 95 EHEeA ssYHSEiEE t.
Rich Pearl Inlaid Writing Desks ia rare
Wood, Pspier Mache ard Russia Leather !;
Work Boxes of most elegant designs; Jewel
Cases; Card Cases in Pesrl and Russia Leather;
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, very handsome;
Vases sid Ladies' End Gents Dressing Gases !;
beautiful Japanese Ware-C.bnets. Glove
Boxes and Trays; Fo1tmonnsies, Pocket Books
and Letter Books. great variety; lnkstands in
Glass and Bronze; Gold Pens aud Pencils, nav
and unique designs; fine Pocket Cutlery Cut
and Iridescenl Glass Vases and Boquet Holders
besUtlul in design and faish; Games and Tool
Chests, in crest variety, for the little folks q
very large assortment of Books for the nursery,
for youths and adults; popular editions OF cele-
brated writer's in prose and poetry; Autograph
snd Photograph Adams, new styles Bibles
and Prayer Books q speciality; the celebrated
Teachers Bible the llest assortment OF Prayer
Books in the State; Devotional Books; History
snd Biography in sets; Christmas and New
Yosr Cards in great variety. The Stationary
Department contains the very best srticlcs in
elegant baskets and boxes new and very rich
designs; Panel Pictures; fine Photographs and
Ststuary; Psssi Pootouts sCd Frames, new and
very rich, and thousand and one other things
suitable for Christmas snd Now Year Presents.
Those goods hsve Deea bought at the lowest cash
price, and will bs sold corrospoldngly log.
Call and examine
dec II CARO- r. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON. Dc. y, 1878.
SENATE,

Mir. Au!hoay, Of 4. l., called IN Senate 5!
relating to public printing and binding, and 1t
was passed. Il authorizes the public printer
TO print papers and documents for Senators,
REPRESENTATIVES aud delegates 10 Congress upon
paymert # the c7st thereof aud ten per cent
additional.
Mr.. Window, q Minr., called up the tortl'
ication Appropriation bill. Amendments pro-
posed by tho cor mittco increasing the appro.
p1iation for the armament Of sea cost forti6ca'
tiors from sl25 coo to $3.50 600 ard f1r the
protection, preserga!ioo and repair OF tortihcs-
tons from 100000 to $4,000 we're agreed to.
The bill was then read third time aud passed.
During brief discussion in the Senate, as to
the order of business. it was agreed that vote
on Mr.. Elmucds bill 10 regard to ccuating the
electora! vote should be taken to morrow.
The bill from the House to correct an enroll
meut in the Su1dry Civil appropriation bill OF
last year, ia regard to the Hot Springs seser7a
ton ia Arkansas, was discussed ct conc length
eCd passed without amendment.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Wood, Of n. Y, rising to question OF
privilege offered tho ioll0wlng:-
Whereas il is alleged that 8: the election held
in tho city of Kew York On the 9th Of Novem-
Der, 1878, y. s. Commissioner. j. j. Davenport,
acting IS Chief Supervisor Of election Tor the
second judicial District, WAS guilty ofilegsl, un.
ust aud oppressive exercise of pretended au-
tho:ity il csus0s tho arrest, detention and I'M
prisonmcnt CT c!!izens innocent CT Offence, by
which &c deprived :hem of tbs right to vote and
subjected lhenl TO indsnity, insult and lntinald-
alton without warrant Of lew Or Justification.
which arrests EGve since been declared Illegal
in 8 test case by judge of the Circuit Court OF
the Omitted stslea and whereas if those sllega-
-, tlxt, Ia Wi
moved and punished
Resolved, hsttha Committee on the Judiciary
be directed to proceed without dssy to an in
vestigetion Of The conduct OF said Davenport at
tho time aforesaid, with power to sit In the city
Of CIV York by sub. com mltteo or Otherwise
and thst said subcommittee shall have all the
authority Of The whole committee fer said pur-
pose, with power 70 sc minister osths, send Tor
persons and papers, and to sit during the sessions
Of the House and 10 report st sny tue.
The consideration Of the resolution Vas post.
poned until to rorr0w.
Aresotutlou vas adopted orlering 4 holiday
recess from December ooh to January G:h.
COMMITTEES MEETING.
1hs Senate Committee on Commerce held o
meeting To-day st which several Uncontrolled
not aat,ons wero ordered to be- reported to the
Senate for confirmation, but the New York Gus
Thursday. The chairman and four other mem.
bsc7, making just quorum, were tbs only ones
present st the meeting today
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
The next meeting Of tho Potter COMMITTEES
will be Tuesday next unless the Chairman shail
in the meantime otherwise advise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

BALTIMORE, Deer. l2.-Virginia 6s old -; Dc
deferred 7s; do consolidated 54s; do I'd saries
-; past Que coupons 791 Cotton dull, weak
and lower rliGdling 81. Flour in fair demard
Wsstsru-off:rinQs light, firm aud higher
Southern rsd 9jsl02; do amber 105sl07; No
Peans red l05al05!; No 2 Western winter red
spot snd Dec lO3sl0;}; Jan l0as 4l045; Feb 10j3
slO:5 Ccrn-Som1ern in lair demand and
fam; Western in moro demand and hrmer
Southern white 1876; do yellow 4la45; West
or. mixed spot old Al. 4Gl; new spot and Dec
454 a454 ; Jan 45; Feb At; steamer 59l. Oats
steady and f:m; no stock Southern and Penns
23a3l; Western white 81; do mixed $500 Eye
quiet and nominal; Southern 55i67. Hsy dull:
sad unchanged. sugar quiet and s.osdy; s
soft S2,!3 Coffee duli and wesk; Rio csrgoes
llsl:a sVEi:iey film 1T ST o.!
NEW YORK, Dec. 12-Stocks weak. Money
3a3!. Gold l0C5, Flour quiet Wheat firm.
ii0rp mint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

The Lstest--D saIham Scotch D,u5ie Faced
Llama wool Overcoats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

HYDRAULICS FIRE Co.-Thers was . csl!ei
meeting OF the EyJiaui,u S!esu Fiso Enalac
Con pauy last night, With L. ]. Csr1e, Vlct
President, !n the chair, and n. J. Waterman
Secretary pro TEN.
a coumunica!ioo wss read feom the Relic
Hook Gud ladder Company inviting tho go
roiosment OF 4 committee u coulter with The
tthrr con paLl:s ~ TO the pconrc'y ADD ieas.
5l;it? Ct having u parade Oh February - Tex.
yhe Invitation vas accepted, a5d fiea%rs. u.
J. Neve;!, Il. j. Waterman aaa john Lsnhon
appointed as said corlmi.tce.
The committed ws5 instructed to vt, in
f2yo. o. a parade only il case the business uneu
aud others pecu1iariiy benefited should make
If ootairng music.
The meeting then &C ,urDed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

Largo mea Dealhsn has just received a
large lot Of Pa5ts, measuring from AZ to 4S
inches il waists scd various le0g,ha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. Dec r. II. 1878.
For the uiCde Atlantic States colder, clear or
psrtly cloudy weather. westerly winds, veering
- rortherly, and higher pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

ALEXANDRIA GUARDs.-The Alexandria
llards cocred, have appoio!ed q con- mit:ee,
2oOsstipg Of r. Is. Hopkins, ". II. Parker,
Jas Johnsop. D. Ii. Mason, D. Palmer, Z,
Johnson, L. Henderson aud J. Haney, t. SO
iai, hello from The c;t:zeIs towards lrcoaEog
their uniforms. Their company is represented
70 90 in most s.!i,f.etory cCodilion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
Lowest Possible Prices.

CHBISTMAS PSESENT5-We would ask
" especis! attention - the "DOMESTIC'
SEWING MACHINES which we arc selling
at very low prices. These machines are inside
in the most substantial manner, require very
little power TO work them. have oil the necessary
attach ents, and we know vii! give sstisfsc-
ton. We will bs pleased to explain their
deco E. 8. LEAD 3EATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

TIE Book OF COMMON PRAYEE.-Rev.
Dr.. Ncron, pastor Of S.. Paul's Church, de
liverad the second Ct his course of lectures Oh
the Book OF Common Prayer, in tho lecture
roon of the Church, last night, to large aud
highly Interested congregation. The Doctor
sucoioctv noticed and explained the uses of the
tables, &c.. in the first part of she BOOK, auG
then proceeded 10 give the reasons Why the
order of services is as ii is, and Why tho services
were not opsued vi,h the Lords prayer IS 10
the old forta. II, then took Up the General
Confession" aud the "Ahsolutioa or Remission
Of Sia,." sua ia very clear. fcrcsabo and
most eatertaia ing manner, proceeded 20 e9-
:,.r,A sui elCoi6ate :nat part OF tho service !;
!ha INTERPRETATION pat upon tho confession an'i
remission Of siIS hg the Chu!co, anI the reasoes
therefore, out d,a not conclude mheu tho time
"a which The Dcc:cr limits his !sc:lEeS expired.
These lectures, 50 10 have before stated. aee
MOST ipteresscg al ip5!rUoira, aod delivered
IL style that Uakes tsieHl very sttrsc'l72 20
;bs crq1iripg mind. [: they are 1T all family il
IS in tneig brcvity, fcr there is aiTsgs Tescat
expressed when tho lecture closes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
Eesss Use HOLIDAY

CnEy1oT SUITS. EIsE,1AN BROS. 7IH AND f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

POLICE ITEMS. -Fhe following c!sas have
D2cu tried siccs yesterday:
Geo. Carroll, oolorsd, for disorda-iy c,uduct.
VAS feed and discharged by Jast!oo Thcmp'
SOP.
Deborah Scott. fer abusing Lily EurslcT,
both co'ored, was Gaed ADD discharged ~ jus
lice BasrseT.
David Green acd Sandy RicheyGsoa, bath
Co!orcd, were each 6oed three doars aca G >sts
'or shooting aloag a public road in Fel:lay
c:uuly by Justice Browe, Of that eouatg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

COLUMBIA STEAM FIRE ENGINE CON-
pANY.-A regular uiee!iog Of tie Cotu.abiA s.
+. E. Co., was held last pisht II. moLsaa in
the chair, acd L9u5oua CAupboIl, SecreteSV
pro ttU.
Ooe seatisp,aa was proposed !o7 i've Ma
be.ship and referred 70 proper columttec.
A committee CONSISTING ct II. Mellon, T..
". Falls aud D. W. Pre.tgulan waa anpJiased
10 ueot siuiar coUmitiees iron th9 oh2: coul-
nan;es a. ;he RsNsF Hook and Laddsr housa cn
F:iiay Tight TO consider the pronIc,y Of hay
ipg parade the comiag % Of Febcu&iy.
|; was ordered By tbs President that all az
tive members shall appear st tho next regular
mae'iog fal!y cqaiped With the compsoy's Wi
form.
The rnaatinp f;nn ali luyDe;l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

CITY Council According to the rnle, he
chan bars ct both Boards OF til, City Caunc
were opened and lighted up last nlght, bui at
eight clock there were only three Aiiermen
aud six Cou1cilneu present aud bo:h bodies
adjourned.
As roted yesterday. it is understood ;hst
there uili De clllad uoat;gg CT C,u2cii next
tuesday night, afts: which there will pfabso:g
BE en- adjouramens over tba Chrislne5 hold 'gS
There IL much importaos business to BE- Tao-
:Sc;ed, however, aud ulor9 than ono mec'ins
nay DO ne.c;ssry to dispose Of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12


PRIME NEW CuRRANTS .,.... &c
pP1mE NEW CTTR0N 2O
VALENCIA RAISIEE .,,,..........
SEEDLEss
MUSCATEL and LAYER do,..............l2A
LONDON LAYER
IMPERIAL. GARNET do..,tO
! QUARTER BOXES LAYER ,G5
MIXED NUTS, ..................... Is
DO. T les for s1..,., ....,,..,....
MALAGA GRAPES, ...................c
NEW FIGS.
Do, good ............... .................,..!5
EDAM CHEESE, sl1o
PINEAPPLE do....................... 10
ENGLISH PICKLEs........... .35c
ITALIAN MaccARoNI.,.,U
GENUINE FRENCH MUSTARD.
A1snHz B;50OI7' ''''''' '''''''' Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

Tue MARRIAGE RECORD Il; has been hs-
c:f;aioed By pension ageu:5 and others WAo
have had ccc :ssion t, exsmlco ii. rcc1fds,
'hst tbcs, relating to lgar.ilg S ia 5h's city, IN
iormer years h2vp been very loosely kept. AID
ssme two Of three aged ladies, who Weuid
otherwise DC entitled 20 pensions have lost them.
owing to the failure of the record cc!aenca ct
their marriages. It is understood thas Judge
Ssugster Of the Couaty Court has boea petition
I'd to order record to be- made up f!oEn thu
year 1900 TO the present ,inle, tho date to be
obfaioed from church registers e.. The mac
difficulty seems to be the fslare Of ministers 70
make re:urns ofIcensss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12
LOCAL NEWS.

IS CHRISTMAS is almost hero cad people
want to know where to purchase their holidsy
presents, and naturally look to the newspaper
for saoh Information. all Who have holiday
goods aud wares to dispose Of should deter
40 longer to advertise. aud they will find no
suver means Of conveying information THAI that
afforded BY the Gazstte, the circulation of which
along the lines Of the different railways lead
os to this city makes It particularly desirable
-lnGiun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

p,AKEK'S COD LIVER OIL and LINZ.
y a preparation combining the virtues OF
pure Cod Liver Oil with Phosphate OF Lime,
IN sking really pleasant emu.slon; va
dar p JANNEY & 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

DATAPsCO BAKING POWDER GAN
= ;" III N. Royaltt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-12

The next meeting Of tho Potter COMMITTEES
will be Tuesday next unless the chairnSn shail
in the meantime otherwise advise,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-21
virginia state Debt.

RICHMOND, Va, February 20-The
Seuste, by vote Of % 10
l6, passed the Barbour bill
from the House, with the amendments,
which provides ths. Is cents OF The 90
u,essed on each one hundred dollars
property together with al hcence aud
LIQUOR taxes, except the $4,000 which
goes 70 tie Government expense
fund, shall Be devoted 10 the payment oi
interest on the public debt, and that the
bill ia no. intended 10 interfere with any
legal right of bondholders, or TO Be COT
,ide.ed s. compelling the ccmpromHlng z
Of the debt. The House will probably
concur in these amendments. a bill re-
funding the debt 10 or 4 per cent regs-
tered bonds, is now contemplated By tse
House FInarce Committee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-21

ously shouted, along live the Pope" The
Holy Father at length made 3 signal for
silence, then intoned the benedicte, and
pronounced the benediction. Alter this,
the cheering was renewed, and continued
till the Pope withdrew.
The circumstances of the election are
as follows: At this mornings ballot,
Cardinal Pecci received thirty.six votes,
which was FIVE short of the requisite two
thirds msjority. When the voting was
finished and papers were burned, Csrdi-
mai Francisco, and those holding the
same views with him, advanced and
knelt before Csrdinsl Pecci. This e1-
ample being followed by others, Car.
dinal Pecci's election was accom-
plished by the method known as the "vis
alteration" Count Seinger Immediately
informed the Pope that he proposed to
present him with one million francs as
the first donation OF Peters pence from
the French Episcopate.
AS soon as the result of the election
was known, the bells in sll the churches
of Rome were rang, and diplomstists
went to the Vatican to congratulate the
new Pope.
The Cardinals will remain in the Vat
lean till tomorrow. Perfect order pre-
walls everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-21
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHINaToN, February 20.
SENATE,

Mr.. Cockrell submitted 8 resolution
instructiog the Commissioner of Agri-
culture TO furnish TO the Senate such in
formation and facts rs may be in his pos
session relative TO the disease Of hogs CON-
monty called hog cholera, with such
suggestions as he may deem pertinent.
Agreed TO.
In the morning hour, consideration
was resumed of the bill to regulate the
compensation of postmasters and for
other purposes, and Mr.. Hsmlin submit
ted an amendment IS an additional sec.
tion, providing that the President and
Vice President, United States Senators,
Representatives and Delegates in Con.
gress, Secretary of the Senate, and Clerk
of the House of Representatives may
send and receive free thsough the mails
sll written and printed communications
not exceeding two ounces in weight.
After brief discussion as to the pro-
priety of restoring the trsnklng priyi.
lege, the amendment was agreed TO-.
Yeas, 33; nays, q.
The bill was then resd 3 third time
and passed.
The vote upon Mr.. Hsmlin's amend
ment was as follows:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-21
MEXICAN VETERANS.
Tho x.u Pension Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, February l9-Ihe oiII
Virtually the same IS passed by me
House granting pensions TO the soldiers
of the Mexican war, passed The Senate
to-day. The vote was A. TO 5, and the
eight did most of the talking. Mr. In
gals. chairman OF the committe, argued
tbs, such legislation IS this, and that OF
1871. which gave pensions to S!i survi.
yors of the war OF lSl2, whether disabled
or not was iIl-sdvised and pe'nicious,
and would lesd to the asking OF pen
son to every survivor OF the wsr OF tue
Union in ten years from now. Blaine
and Edmunds opposed the bill. There
wss no particular objection to the section
o. tie bin allowing pensions to survivors
who served 10 the Contederscy The
msin objection msde was that the pen
sion roll of this government wss so much
lsrger now than that ever carried by any
country that l. should not be increased
No sep backward could be taken, but
this Congress ought not TO follow the
precedent made by one Of its predeces-
sp~s