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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-20


revenue that it may appear that the State
is unable to pay her debts. 1t is we'll to OBJ
serve that this is the result of very won-
derfM revolution in the public character Of
the State, and it becomes very serious
question how far this Generalization is to
go, and howl it to be stopped.
We speak with all the sincerity and frank
ness of our nature. 1t is proper that the
exact condition of the moral sensbillties Of
the people OF Virginia should be well un-
derstood, for the real ability and the incli-
nation OF the State are, after all, controlled
by the public disposition.
We find that there is great change in
the morals OF Virginia, and that we have
come to time when public delinquency is
not only not abhorrent to large portion OF
i her people, but when leading politicians,
backed by large constituencies, are endea-
yoring to cripple the public energies that
thus the public delinquency may be rem
dered unavoidable. And there IS reason to
fear that agitation only tends to increase
the public indifference to public honor and
place the State more than ever In the con-
sdItion Of delinquency from apparent in
abiiityi Il: HI. Il.
81 We remind the reader that we are en-
deaYoring TO state facts, and by no means to,
exsggerate them. Indeed, 1t rs the duty OF
all honorable and dispassionate gentlemen
TO do what they may to check the tendency
! on the times. We have no hope that others
than these VIII make any such attempt.
BHtswjfh all the efforts oil all the good, pa
striotic; and conslderate men, ran NE form
livery strong hope that the tendency OF the
{ eay y " be checked Z We hope 50 but let.
ls ask, WSuid N not be Ear better Tor The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
Virginia News.

On Monday gentleman going towards Hills.
borough, saw water spout burst 10 the noun
taios west of the gap 10 the Short Hill in which
the town is located. In one hour the north fork
Of Catoctin Creek rose six feet.
The holders of Virginia bonds wEo reside
10 England say they will accept no proposition
paying less than four per cent. interest 10 gold
and coupons receivable for taxes.
The bill passed by the General Assembly for
the reduction of pay of officers Of the Govern
ment and members of the General Assembly has
been signed by the Governor and is now law
Thirty five colored men arrived 10 Baltimore
yesterday, from Louisa county Va, en- route
for the Gunpowder Water Works, at Monta-
bello.
Capt. j. w. Foster, of Leesburg, has bought
the farm of tIr. j. 7. Mead, near that town,
containing Two hundred aud fifty acres, for
1920 per acre.
MIR. D. I. Bolts has been appointed acting
principal keeper Of the light house at Jordan s
Point, Virginia, vice W. Fl. Baldwin, removed.
G. II. G. Rowe, formerly Of fredericksburg,
died at Williamsburg, % the 9th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
The Virginia Senate, yesterday, having re-

The Virginia Senate, yesterday, having re-
considered its action of the day before, concur
red with the House in the passage OF the ne"
funding bill. This bill does not meet the ap
proval of those who desire to remove the taint
Of Reputation from the States oscuteheoo'
and probably will not effect the purpose Its
friends have in view; bat, nevertheless, Its pas
sage, by the large majorities it received 10 both
houses, may be looked upon in the light OF
favorable omen for the unity OF the conser7a'
tive party 10 the State. which unity had been
seriously threatened by the disscntious that had
arisen 10 the GeneralAssembly upon the question
of,he settlement of the State debt, and that had
extended to the EXTREMIST borders Of the Com
monwea!tL. III that light, and that only, DO
We lock upoo it favorably, aud We congratulate
tae members of the General Assembly tor do
ingat the last hour, the little that was then pos
siblc toward healing the breach in the party. to
which the State owes her Geivcrence, that
most of their previous actions had only tended
to widen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
Hung.

CONCORD. N. H., March 15.-Joseph La
page, alias Joseph Parish, vas executed at the
State prison hero to-day for the murder of
Josie A. Longmaid at Pembroke, N. H., on
the 9TH Of October, 1875. Miss LoDgmaid, a
girl Of II, and daughter Of one Of the most
prominent citizens of Pembroke, started for
school on the day of the murder. She was
waylaid 90 the road. In the evening her body
was discovered II dense swamp few rods
from the road. Her head Was out off and miss.
ing, and the body otherwise mutilated, evident
ly for the purpose Of conc ealing the evidence OF
brutal crime. The head was found third
Of a mile distant from the scene of the murder.
Lapage, who was Frenchmsu, was arrested
and convicted on circumstantial evidence and
sentenced to DO executed January 10, 1877.
He was granted new trial, which resulted in
a similar verdict and sentence of execution.
Lapage. it was believed duriog his trial, muir.
dered Miss Ball, school teacher at St. Albans,
VT, in 1874, but escaped through lack of evil
dencc. Previous to his execution he confessed
the murder Of both Miss Ball and Miss Long
maid. His whole history is characterized by
acts of excessive brutality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

As had been anticipated, Judge Hughes. OF
the Uoitcd States District Court, in bis decision
in the Arlington c.sc, rendered at Richmond,
to. day, sustained the demurrer of the plaintiff
to the motion of the governments counsel to
dismiss as the United States could not be sued,
and the case will now come up oo its merits In
the same court and be tried BY jury. The
Justice Ct the Lees claim is so plain that any
Jury that can be summoned must necessarily
give them a verdict. The case will then 60 to
the u. Supreme Court, where, if Justices
Bradley, Miller aud Strong do not succeed 10
makiug every other consideration connected
with the case except the governments posses
sion OF Arlington sliundc, the rightful cwoers
will receive the value Of their property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
Letter from Richmond.
! Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.


RICHMOND, Va, March IA.
The General Asse mbly adjourned to night.
Nothing of interest was done to-day SO far as
the Legislature is concerned. The Senate re.
considered The vote by which that body refused
to pass the new funding bill, and passed 1t. This
bill allows creditors to refund their bonds, which
will bear three per cent. interest Tor Is years
and four per ccnt. for 80 years. They arc to
be no1.taxabc by the city, county, or State, on
principal or into rest.
The usual resolutions of thanks wero adopt
cd. Mr.. Hunter offered the following resolu.
ton -
Resolved by the House of Delegates, That
q commission be appointed to wait on the Jlnl'
tor and cGquire whether or no there will be any
credit at the peanut stand next session.
No action Was taken upon the resolution. 1t
is fact, however, that cannot be concealed,
that many Of the members arc in arrears to
these female peanut vendors.
A letter was received by gentleman ia this
city to day from London firm. stating that
Eoglish hoEdholders, holding one million and
a half of Virginia bonds. will accept nothing
less than four per cent. 10 gold, payable IN Lon
don, and receivable for taxes and all other de-
mands due to tho State. From this it will
seem that the abors Of tho Legislature will
amount to nothing.
OF course there arc many good men 10 this
Legislature, but it can boast of some first class
frauds also.
The breaking up of tho House is, however,
always attended with warm hRndehakings and
fearful valedictorios, and for the time all old
battles are forgotten and all foes become friends
again. The delegates from Alexandra, both
new men, have made many friends in the Leg
isature. The gentlemen took opposite sido5 on
the debt question, but wero always found to-
gcther upon matters affecting their constituency
Mr.. Mushbsch has gained the reputation of be:
ing one of the clearest speakers on tho 1oor OF
tho House Mr.. Hunter has also shown great
earncstness, and carried his points generally by
force.
Dr. MofIett author of the Moilett register,
tried at the last moment to rush another bill
through the House amending the liquor tax bill
and increasing the specific tax on wholesale
merchants rs we'll as imposing heavier burdens
on then. Mr.. Hunter had the bill laid on the
table. Nothing could be done with the register
despite the efforts Of its opponents.
The Governor was gratifed at the adjourn
mont of the Legislature, and, according to Mr..
Hanger, 80 expressed himself His E1cellency
has certainly stood great deal OF abuse from
some Of tho members.
Master Willie MITCHELL one Of the Senate
pages, delivered farewell address in that body
tonight in response TO the usual resolutions Of
thanks to the pages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
From Washington.
SPECIAL TO THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. !
WASHINGTON, u. c., Mlrch Is.


WASHINGTON, y. c.. Mrch Is.
SENATE.
The Senate was not 10 session to day, having
adjourned yesterday till Monday.
HOUSE OF REpREs ENrATIvEs.
In the IIou4e OF Representatives. Mr. Rob
bins, of N. g., reported bill 10 promae de-
pests Of savings in the Treasury, and to refund
the National debt, which was c)mmittcd to the
Committee Of the Whole for consideration.
a rcsolution calling for Information in refer
eucc TO certain government buildings IN San
Francisco. and
\ resolution calllng for Information as to
whether the appointments to West Point or
Annapolis are made according to law Or Gus
tom. was objected to.
The House then took upthc Massachusetts
contested election case OF Dean, democrat, Va.
Field, republican, and the sitting member.
Mr. Gambler, dem., Of G oorgia, addressed the
fIouse in favor Of the retention, by Field, Of
his seat.
Mr. Jesse Williams. of Alabama, followed
ia favor Of seating Dean.
1t was agreed that to morrow should be set
for for the consideration of bills on the private
calendar
TIE DORKEEPER.
The report current to-day, aud generally be
licved is that the Committee on Civil Service
Reform have agreed upon report 10 the case
of Colonel Polk. Doorkecpcr Of the House,
recommending bis removal, the veto being 7
to 8. The report it is said, will recommend
that the Office be declared vacant but leave the
question with tho House, rs to whether the
vacancy be directly filled or the duties Of the
position be dovolvcd upon the Sergeant at
Arms.
BULLION CERTIFICATES
Tho Committee On Banking and Currency
OF the House, to day, agreed upon bill
providing for the issuing of silver bullion
certificates. The bullion is to be counted at it's
equivalent in coin less mint charges and cost OF
transportation. The certificates are to be issued
by any silver coming mint or assay Office aud to
be radecmabe at the New York Assay Office and
the CalifJrnia mint Tho certificates arc 10 be
q legal tender in payment Of all goverument
dues.
NOTES.
Thomas J. Evans of Richmond, Past Grand
Master Of the Odd Fellows of the State Of Virgil
Lila, was at the Capitol to-day.
| Hon George G. Cabeil Of Virginia, has gone
to Old Point for fsw days, by the advice of his
physicians.
4. q. w. Nowin, of Virgins, Assistant
Postmaster of the House. is quite i'll with pneu-
MONA.
General B. F. Butler is announced TO make a
| 2 democratic candidate from his State, in place
! of radical. Wonders will never cease, though
| the General has not been so very strongly re-
publican Of late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

The Office of doorkeeper of the Uoited States
House of Representatives has been so badly
managed, at times, since the democrats have
had the disposal of it, and such bad manage
ment has given tie t. dic.Is SO many harps up
on which to play, that the House Committee
on Reform 10 the Civil Service have, it is un-
derstood, determined to report 10 favor of its
abolition, aud assigning its duties to tho Ser
geant-at-Arms; or if this DO not done, to at
least remove the present incumbent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

Under the Empire. or the story of Madelon,
an interesting and we'll written story, by the
accomplished Virgnian. Mr.. james Barron
Hope, has bccn received from its publishers, j.
B. Hope & Co., Norfolk, who show by it that
they can turn out as neatly printed book work as
the more pretcutious publishing houses in the
North.
Harper's Monthly, for April, has been re-.
eeivcd from Mr.. q. f. French, 95 King street.
Its contents, as usual with its preceding mum.
bers, are varied and attractive, aud it's ilustra-
tions numerous aud beautiful. Its leading ar.
tiole gives an interesting account of tho ship
yards at Chester, Pennsylvania, the American
Glasgow.
From Mr.. French We also have Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly, for April. Ii is profusely
illustrated aud filled With stories aad articles of
genera! information.
The Southern Planter and Farmer, for
March. has been received from its editor and
publisher, L. r. Dickinson, Richmond. Its
leading article is an essay on the true method
OF farming one hundred acres of land in South
side VrgiDis.
The March number of the Educational Jour.
nal Of Virginia has been received from its
publishers, the Virginia Educational A,socia-
lion, Richmond.
Observation-Disclosures for the week ending March
10th, has been received from it's publishers,
Littell & Gay, Boston. This weekly continues
to publish the choicest selections from its lite.
rary contemporaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

The State income tax doubtless seems op-
pressive to those upon whom it bears most
heavily, but even to them. when calmly reflected
upon, it must appear tho iarest tax that eau
be imposed, and there is no one exempted by
it who would not cheerluly submit to all its
most rigorous exacions. TO increase that
tax from ono to two per cent. on all incomes
over six hundred dollars, was one of tho means
proposed 10 the General Assembly for iucreas
lug the revenue OF the State. but it did not re.
ccive the approval of the legislators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
SuDDOSeI ShIpWreck.

GLOUCESTER. MASS. March 1.-the schr
Carrie ?. Norton, Of this port, sailed for Grand
Banks January 3. with crew of fourteen men,
and has not since been heard from. 1t is sup
posed the vessel was lost with all on board.
She was valued at $1,000, including her outfit,
and insured for S. Geo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
DIED.

At the residence of her son 10 law, George
Washington, esq.,, at $40 o'clock this a. a.,
Mrs MARY STUART MAssIE, widow Of the late
John w. Massie, 10 the S4th year of her age.
IA The faucral will take place from Christ
Church to- morrow, Saturday evening, at 4
o'clock. Friends aad acquaintances of the fam.
lily are invited to attend.
Washington and Warronton papers please
CODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

The General Assembly of Virginia did moth
ing to Increase the revenue of tho State, but, By
cutting down salaries and reducing criminal cX.
penses, saved about one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars. which will help to pay tho
cost of the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

A special from Columbia. S. G. ,says that six
children are being tried in Edge6eld for the
murder of negro. Two Of them are girls and
the oldest of them all is in his 9th year. The
deceased was IA years old and had threatened
to whip tho crowd which led to boyish fight,
during which the negro was struck on the head
With stone, from the effects of which he died.
A later dispatch says the jury 10 the case of the
six children on trial there for the murder of
negro youth, returned verdict Of not guilty,
and the children were restored to their parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

Potomac FISHERIES. -Naric noy, 10 com
muuication to the editor Of tic Port Tobacco
Independent, says:
In your last issue | fed the following para
graph:
Attorney General Gwypnc has sent com
munication to the House saying that the waters
Of the Potomac are common for fishing to citi.
zeus Of both MARYLAND and Virginia"
But you fail to insert tho exceptions That
the citizens Of neither State shall have the
right to fish with nets on the shores of the other
State" This means ''shinney on your own
side', and appears to me Enthusiastically plain lsn-
euage, which hope will be observed by the
fishermen from Alexandris and Washington, a
rought set generally, who claim the right to
thing for the privilege and, like the Arahs,
when it suits their interest and convenience, fold
their fonts and steal away.
Under the compact, between the States Of
Maryland and Virginia. entered into in 1876, and
to which the opinion Of the Attorney General
net opposite the property of another without
the consent Of the latterf Would not doing so
be violation of the spirit aud moaning of that
part of the compact which says: 'the citizens
Of each State respectively, shall have full prop.
esty in the chores of the Potomac river djoining
their lands, with all emoluments and advantages
thereunto belonging, provided they do not OBJ
struct or injure the navigation of the river; and
which further says:
The right of fishing in the river shall be COM
mon to, and equally enjoyed BY, the citizens Of
both States; provided that such common right
be not exercised by the citizens of the one State,
to the hindrance or disturbance of the fisheries
on the chores of the other State; and that the
citizens of neither State shall have right to
fish with nets seines on the shores of the other.
alluded to Washington; but as no reference
is made in the compact. to citizens of other
States it would seem that Maryland and Virginia
not applicable to citizens of other States. 1
merely desire information and others want light
upon the subject
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

The sub. committee Of the Senate Committee
90 Railroads have reported favorably on the
Texas Pacific project, aud submitted to the full
committee for lis consideration copy of the bill
agreed upon by the House Pacific Railroad
Gommittee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRLWEEKLY BY
ED@AR SNowDEN.
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH Is. Il

The Senate was not 10 session to-day.
In the House Of Representatives tho MasSa'
cbusctts contested election case was considered,
and the result is rendered doubtful. both par
ties being somewhat divided on The question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
The New Silver Dollar.

There was steady flow Of visitors 10 the
Mint in Philadelphia. yesterday. Tn. Office Of
the cashier was we'll patronized, and $1,000
were banded over the counter ia exchange for
gold. This will be continued until the $23, 000
set aside for that purpose, has been exhausted.
The 500, 900 coined on "Wednesday has been
sent to the sub.treasury in Now York.
: Ten thousand Of them were received at the
Treasury 10 Washington. yesterday, and about
$4,000 OF the amount have been paid out in
exchange for gold The burden Of tho demand
is from parties wishing tho now coinage for
pocket pieces, and tho exchanges have been
generally for amounts ranging from ono to
twenty dollars. Many applicants for new dol
lars presented grecnbacks for the exchange,
not knowing that silver dollars would be cx'
changed for gold only, consequence, of which
was thepurchasc ola considcrableamount of gold
coin from the banks in the vicinity of the Trca'
sury Department by persons ambitious to be-
come possessed Of the new coinage. The major
'ity Of the applications were made with green
backs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15
Massachusetts MOrmons.

Boston, MASS, March 15.-State detectives
made raid yesterday Oh the town of Te8ks.
bury, 10 this State, where they arrested num-
Der of men who are charged with living in open
polygamy. They were held in bonds for trial
in the Superior Criminal Court for Franklin
county. 1t is alleged that many others will be
arrested for the same offence, 40 attempt
evidently having been made to establish Nor
mon settlement at Tewksbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

Experience has provco that the best remedy
for Collie, Diarrhsa, Teething aud other trou.
bes of infancy is DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price
% cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

IXyENGER'S, Bridgewator end Janney's
w New Process ard Silcoy Family Flour
for sale by
feb 20 .... G. VIM. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA.
&c., vs. Barnett, &c. From the Circuit Court
of Madison. Partly reversed.
Burch vs.. Hardwick. From the Circuit Of
Lynchburg. Affirmed.
Stearns, &C., vs.. Beckham. &c. From the
Circuit Court of CuIpeper. Affirmed. Judge
Burks delivering the opinion Of the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

F, FIGur AT a Fox HUNT. The Port Tobacco
Independent says:
. According to previous understanding, the
fox hunting contest between the neighborhoods
of Cox's Station and Piccawaxcn came off last
Saturday. The chase, we arc told, was cx
citing and resulted in drawn battle. Not 60,
however. in all particulars, with the iisticutf
conflict that came of that evening at Allen 5
Fresh, as the stalRart huntsmen were home
ward bound The democratic DR.. Smoot then
aud there used with effect his democratic fists
on MIR, Jas. B. Latimer, who was last fall q
candidate 90 the republican ticket for the L,gis.
laturc. We presume the matter will be in:
:qured into wheD the proper time arrives aud
perhaps the fighting fund will be again called
upon to pay fine and costs for some one who
otherwise would find that pugiistc pastimcs
are Gc0nvcDlent things.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

- CASES VALENCIA ORANGES, u
i y boxes Messina do. and 20 boxes Messin,
Lemons. for sale low by
feb 20 G.WM. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

TIE RADICALS AND EDUCATION. the
House of Representatives, yesterday, Mr.. Goode,
of Virginia. from the Committee on Education
and Labor. asked leave to report bill to apply
the proceeds of the sales of public lands to the
education of the people.
Mr.. Phillips, of KS, rad object.
The Spcakcr-Does the gentleman object to
the reporting Of the bill or to its being made
special order
Mr.. PhiIlips-I object to the reporting of
the bill; [ object to il in all its stages. .
The Speaker.-Objection beiog made, the
bill is not before the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-15

A dispatch from Morristowu. New jersey
says :-"Cslvin Stewart, who was sentenced 10
be hanged for killing a railroad fireman, TT
ccved Communication to twenty years impris
oomeut this morning. lie is greatly changed
for the better since his sentence and was not
expecting commutatioo. lie received 1t
quietly and without outward expression Of joy,
but very thankful"