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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10
E1OR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

On and sitter Monday, February 26. &C.. ,
ST., the steamer MATTANO, Capt A.
VIM. r. Byles, will be run as follows: Leave
Alexandris EVERY MONDAY and THU RS
DAY, from King street wharf. at 30 o'clock
g. M, for Landings on the Potomac as far down
SO Nomini. Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at o'clock,
ing. Freight received daily.
feb 13 j. BRODERS s. CO., Agents
INLAND & SEABOARD COASTING co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

CEASONABLE GOODS-Rose Lip Sslve
- Camphor Ice, Glycerine Wash, 1hsrmom-
eters, SC, for sale by
nov 8 E s. LEADBEATER s. BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

CMOKED BLOATRRS AND BONELESS
- COD FISH, received and for sale BY
T. J. DAVIDSON,
dec7 la King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
This company offers unrivsllsd facilities for
ths transportation of fright and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly as follows
EOR NEW YORK
The Al steamships z. g. KNIGHT sASs
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM &ASA2
pany's wharf Alexandria EVERY SATUR-
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River. EVERY SATURDAY at four
O CLOCK p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

1THE FAMOUS ERBBYLl FIGS in layers,
i fine Turkish do ia 5 Id boxes. and hest
Hleme do. in 8 ID boxes, just received.
dec IL GEO. McBURNEY SUN.
lime TABLE and COOKING WINES,
= French Brandy, Jamaica Rum and pure
dec Il GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

So DON'T BUY BOOTS AND SHOES else
where, but come at once to 10 King St,
and see the elegant styles of Boots and
Shoes large assortment at popular prices.
sep q W. B. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

CALIFORNIA CURRANT JELLY, war
~ rsn,ed pure fruit, for sale by the pound st
low prices by +. j. DAVIDSON,
dec 6 147 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

South Bound. Express Mail Ac.cmda
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

A PPLES APPLES!l One car load New
~ York State apples in store. The above are
choice ard selected fruit
dec 20 W. A. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

EIGS-A full supply Of all kinds received
A''N ''' S F. j. DAVIDSON,
deco 147 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

VXI g.. VIRG. MIDLAND & G. S. r. i.
W. JOHN s. BARBOUR, Receiver.
On and after Sunday, Nov'r. II, 1877, Pas
senger Trains will run as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

THROMMER'S SIMPLE EXTRACT OF
l. MALT and EXTRACT MALT WITH
COD LIVER OIL. a full supply just received
and for sale by JANNEY 8 CO.,
dec y 70 i 145 King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

~ORKS-Bottle Corks also Corks fol Oys.
~ ter Cans, &C., of al sizes, with CEMENT
nov 80 E.S. LEADBEtTER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-10

GEO. s. kOONTZ General Agent ilt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
IRISH NATIONALISM N.
1t Breaks Out In st. LOuis-What Repre-
sentative Irlahmen Have to say

ST. LOUIS, May ga number of leading
Fenans of this city have been interviewed as
to the existence of any organization here
looking to an invasion of Canada, or other
aggressive movements against England
John Griffin, representative Fenian, said
81 think these reports exaggerated, but the
Irish of this country have an organization,
and there is a branch in this city. The name
of the organization am not at liberty to di-
vulge but the men who are working in Ire
lands cause to-day are as different as any
thing could be from the men who managed
the former bungling enterprises"
Charles Coulon, q lawyer here and one OF
the leading invaders in 1865, says: "In regard
to the Cimbria I will only say this: II Russia
wants lot OF railroad laborers, Irshmen
have the reputation Of being pretty good rail
road hands, and if Russia chooses to import
them from this country | can't see why any
one should object. There would be no viola.
tion of international law in sen ding lot OF
Irishmen to work on Russian railroads. In
the meantime, if the ship should fail In water
and provisions and land in Ireland to replen-
ish. it would not be wonderful
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Another insnRgent Chief aurrenders-
Warning to Americans seeking
KmDJOVment In F,nha

NEW YORK, May "a letter received In
this city dated Havana May 4, says During
the last three or four days rumors have been
chief. Maceo, has surrendered to Martinez
Campos, and several parties, who have ar
rived from Santiago de Cuba, declare that
this event has really taken place. One YER
sion is that Maceo, Vincenti Garcia and
Belisarias Peralta had a meeting near San
tiago de Cuba, on the twenty-third of April.
and that Gen Martinez Campos, knowing
this, left them undisturbed, and arranged
another meeting between these chiefs for the
twenty fifth when the surrender was ar
ranged to take place on the fifth instant, in
which case, it is said. peace would be pro-
claimed officially on the seventh instant.
Persons in the United States seeking enn-
ployment in Cuba should be very cautious
with whom they make their engagements.
Under no circumstances should they come
without authenticated contracts, guaranteed
by responsible parties in Cuba.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
MARINE NEWS.

PoRT EADs, May O. 9 .. m.-Wind east north
east. light. Weather cloudy and warm.
Arrived: Norwegian bark Ystawa. Sorensen
master. 50 days from Rouen, in ballast to mas
ter.
British steamship Persian at 80 D. M. Arm
strong master. 20 days from Liverpool. to e. J.
ForstalPs Sons.
Sailed: Steamship New York. bark Geo. w.
Sweeny and schooners Washington and Vernal.
SOUTHWEST Pass. May 9. 6 D. m.-Barometer
% 80. Wind northeast, very light. Weather
cloudy, hazy and warm.
Arrived: Austrian bark kerea. Luyk master
~ days from London, In ballast. to r. Tara
bochia.
No departures.
NEW YORK May 9.-Sailed: City OF Brussels
for Liverpool. State Of Louisiana for Glawgow,
Palmerhena for Hamburg. City OF Washington
for Havana, Crescent City for Aspinwall, Mag
ara for Havana. Arrived: Labrador from
Havre. Saratoga from Havana
Boston, May, 9-Arrived: Pembroke from
Liverpool. Sailed: Canepapl Cor Liverpool.
BALTIMORE. May 9.-Arrived: Gen. Werder
from Bremen.
PHILADELPH1A. May s.-sailed Indiana for
Liverpool
QgEENsTows, May s.-sailed City of Chester
for New York.
LIVERPOOL. May s.-Arrived: Bulgarian frsm
Boston. Sailed: Boston.
HULL May 9.-Sailed: Hndoo for New York.
ROTTERDAM May 9.-Arriyed: Sedan from
New York.
/ osDoy, May e.-Arrived: Denmark from
New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The Greenback-LabOr Party of Pennsyl-
yania.

HARRISBURG, May 9.-The platform finally
adopted by the Greenback- Labor party, in
session here to-day, denounces railroad cor
porations monopoles, and demands at once
the repeal of the resumption act of 1875, and
calls the party the National Greenback-
Labor party of Pennsylvania. The passage
OF the platform was received with shouts OF
applause.
elected chairman of the State Central Com
mittee, and it was further ordered that the
committee should consist of one member
from each county In the State, except in the
large cities, where it shall be one from each
Senatorial district
DR.. David Sturgeon, of Toledo, chairman of
the Ohio State Central Com mittee, made a
stirring address to the convention, giving q
history of the rise and progress of the Ma
tional party in the West, and predicting vic
tory in Pennsylvania.
After addresses by other members the con-
vention adjourned sine die.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
BROOKLYN LABOR LEAGUE.
Threatening DevelOpments-The Military
Ordered Out.

NEW YORK, May 9-Rumors are current in
Brooklyn and this city to the effect that the
members of the Labor League of the former
place are preparing for serious conflict.
Leagues have been formed in almost every
ward of Brooklyn, and the principles of the
Commune have been openly advocated. Sc
cret meetings have been held of late, at which
speeches against the government and the
Union We're made and most wild and revolu-
tionary doctrines defended. The authorities
of Brooklyn do not oppose the meetings at
present. However, matters seem to be as
suming serious aspect. The authorities
have learned that the League aredrillng and
ag ana tnat cam aG5 are
thereupon ordered by the municipal officers.
On Tuesday the members of the Twenty
third regiment were ordered out without de-
lay, and as quietly as possible, to take their
fatigue uniforms, with overcoats and KNAPP
sacks, to their armory. Similar orders were
issued to the Fort y-seventh regiment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The Board of Visitors to the Naval
Academy.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Secretary Thomp-
son to-day appointed the following board OF
visitors to be present at the Naval Academy,
Annapolis Md, on the eighteenth of June
next to witness the annual examination ex-
ercises and report thereon: Rear Admiral
John l.. Warden, United States Navy; Capt.
Army; Gen. Wagner Swayne, Toledo, o.;
Rev. DR.. J. Wheeler Pittsburg Pa; Hon.
John Hancock, Austin, Texas; Col. Isaac H.
Reid, New York; VIM. Parker, Esq, presi-
dent of the Maryland Agricultural College;
Brown, Charleston, S. c.; Prof C. M. Wood
ward St Louis, Rev. Geo M. F. Dwight,
Rochester, Mimi, and Daniel S. Printup,
Rome Ga
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

men. They are there in millions, born to
arms, trained to weapons from the day they
can walk, fierce, turbulent men of many races.
but amenable to discipline, and, when we'll
led, very formidable. For the first time in
modern history have any of these warriors
traced an intimate connection between SAT
fron-clad Galloway lasses of Ireland and the
satfron-elad rajputs of India, but no record
exists of their actual migration. Now, how
ever, native troops from India, cavalry, in
fantry and sappers and miners are actually
afloat en- route to Malta-a mere advance
guard, it is supposed. A million of dusky
warriors are awaiting the bugle call, and an
army may be raised which may prove a
Frankenstein monster.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
MORE DELAY.
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FLORIDA
FRAUDS
The Matter Now Under Control Of the
House judiciary Committee, Which
Wnl Not he Able to Can 1t yJp before

wednesday Next.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-There is another
hitch in the Florida frauds investigation
business. At the request Of Proctor Knott,
chairman of the judiciary Committee
Messrs. Springer, Wiley and Williams have
severally surrendered all the preambles, reso-
lutions, atfidavits and other papers bearing
upon the matter to the keeping of that com
fulgence that is to illumine the chapter of the
political history of the frauds.
AT the esent moment the matter may be
said to be in the condition that no immediate
action on the part of the judiciary Committee
need be looked for. Indeed. it is not probable
that the committee will be heard from before
Wednesday or Thursday of next week.
Tomorrow is private bill day, and the
Mary and William College business will most
likely occupy the House during the
only be brought up under a suspension
of the rules, and rs twothird vote Is neces-
sary for this purpose the probability is that
it will fall, because the Republicans oppose it.
On Tuesday the regular call of committees
takes place. The Commerce Committee,
which now holds the floor in the morning
hour, will dispose of its business by that
time. and the Postoffice Committee is next in
order. Il this committee has nothing to pre-
sent to the House. or is willing and able to
tees turn comes up next. In all probability,
however, the Postofice COMMITTEES will occu-
py both Tuesday and Wednesday, and the
Judiciary Committee, therefore, will have to
bde its time until Thursday.
1t Is stated, upon reliable authority, that
a resolution, moderate in its terms and care
fully guarded in its phrasology, will be pre-
sented 1t. will be preceded by numerous
preambles, reiterating in detail the alleged
frauds but everything that might be con
strued as pointing to any steps looking to the
invalidation of the Presidents title will be
rigidly excluded. The advocates of
the investigation persistently dsclam any
intention to disturb Mr.. Hayes, but say they
are determined to bring out all the facts con
nected with the alleged frauds. Whenever
the resolutions are offered the Republicans
will offer such amendments as will enlarge
the scope of investigation But it is thought
that by the time both parties have investi-
gated to the full bent of their inclination the
honors will be tolerably easy.
1t is rumored tonight that Alfred E. Mar
tin has in his possession two letters of ex- Gov.
Noyes rather damaging to the latter, and it is
known that other letters by that same gem
tleman are in the hands of parties and will be
made public ere long.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
ENGLAND's INDIAN TROOPS.
The Herald Traces An EthnOlOxical Con-
nectiOn Between the Irish and Hin
doOs-The Latter Are Fierce Fighters,
and Can he Enrolled Inv the Million.

NEW YORK, May 9.-The Herald to-day has
an article on the defenders of Englands 5
cause, that the present government proposes
to call from India, and says dispatch from
ordered one million pounds weight of lint and
other appliances for the wounded. What will
England do with so much lint2 She must ex-
pect to bury good many dead when she
makes such preparations for the comfort of
the marine and executors of her will. The
first army corps and second corps could well
do with less than one million pounds of lint.
The explanation probably is to be found in
the fact that III there is war; or when there is
war. England will call on India for fighting
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
THE W AR CLOUD.
RUSSIAN MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED
STATES.
The Minister Changes His Quarters to
New YOrk-RepOrted Chartering Of
Steamers COntradtcted.

NEW YORK, May9-The general impression
down town to-day is that the reported char.
tering Of the steamships Phemina, Westphala
and Franconia, of the Hamburg American
Steam Packet Company is not correct.
The Russian Consul General, Bodisco, stated
this morning that he was unable to give any
Information to the press on the subject.
Mr.; Mercer, Of Richards u Bros, stated
that his firm had not received any information
on the subject of the reported chartering of
said steamers from the company at Ham,
burg
The Marine Exchange of this city has no
Information of the sailing of these steamers.
or Of the Hammonia. from Hamburg. on the
first Of the month, for an unknown port.
The Russian Minister, Mr. Shiskin, is now
at the Clarendon Hotel. 1t is said that the
recent excitement he has undergone has
somewhat preyed upon his nervous system.
New York is to be the future scene of action,
az he has given up his residence in Washing
ton. He will only go to the capital when ac-
tually compelled by his official duties.
1t is alleged that the Russians contemplate
active movements on this side of the water
should war ensue. Hence the minister 8
change Of base.
Two of Count Alexijoffs' companions have
arrived from Boston, named A. Tabesite and
G. Sablonski who are both lieutenant COM
manders on the Cimbria. They started for
Washington this morning, and they refused
to be interviewed. They stated, however, that
it was customary for all Russian naval Off
GERS 10 report at the nead o! tne legaIlon OF
their nation when they arrived at a foreign
country. Their visit to Washington is to be
of very brief duration, and they are expected
back In this city tomorrow with Count
Alexijoffs.
There arrived early this morning at the
Everett House, from Russia direct, four gen
tlemen of the Russian imperial navy. All
these gentlemen are here as agents OF their
government, engaged in the work of looking
up suitable vessels to be employed as cruisers
In an 40 xuar ic da,larpi Evnr oil fhoir ny
rival they have been closely closeted with Mr..
Bodisco,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

LONDON, May 9.-There is considerable
speculation in diplomatic circles regarding
the probable result of Schouvaloff's visit to St
Petersburg, and many believe the view taken
is too sanguine. 1t is argued that he cannot
have mission from the British government
unless the latter has decided to treat directly
with Russia about special British interests
and has abandoned the idea of European CON
conjectured that Schouvaloff's visit may be
personal one. 1t Is known, though that
Schouvaloff opposes war, and it is believed
that he may urge his views on the Emperor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The Cimbria's Destination.

ELLSWORTH, Me-, May 9-The Cimbria
Sphinx still awaits in Edepus. The apparent
~ frank and hearty seaman, Capt Baden
hauseIf lets fall no uncautious word, and the
blue glasses of Capt. Grippenberg do not suf-
fer even his eyes to betray him. The eager
Pacific is put forth by these officers suggests
that they anticipate a different destination,
yet we must not deny weight to the fact
that Capts. Badenhausen and Grippenberg
have both just returned from service on the
eastern coast of Asia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
WEATHER PROBARILITIES

day:
In the Gulf, South Atlantic, Middle Atlantic
and East Gulf States, Tennessee and Ohio
valleys, north and west winds, stationary or
lower temperature, rising barometer and clear
weather will prevail.
For the West Gulf States, northeast to
southeast winds, rising, followed by falling
barometer, warmer and partly cloudy wealth
er. The rivers will generally fall slightly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The Fenians of syracuse-ReportOria
Humh hug.

SYRACUSE. May 9.-The recently reported
Fenian excitement in this city has been in
vestigated, and turns out to be entirely imag-
mary on the part of some enterprising reporter.
held cid t last night are private dwelling houses mse
and the families living in the same know moth
ing of the meetings, and say that none have
been held there.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
Mr.. Blair Pressing the Presidential
Question.

New York, May 9-The Posts special says
Montgomery Blair was at the Capitol this
afternoon in consultation with several mem
bers of Congress regarding the proposed
presidential inquiry. He is not altogether
satisfied with the matter as it stands,
and is now giving it his personal attention in
order to reach an early decision
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The English Reserve-COntracts for Pro-
visions for the Army

LONDON, May 9.-The result Of Che mobili-
zation of the army and militia reserves has
been the placing in the ranks Of thrty-fve
thousand trained and effective soldiers Large
contracts for army provisions are still being
made, and fifteen Thousand casks for the car
riage of biscuit on pack saddles have been
ordered, and already fifteen hundred tons of
preserved meats have been received from the
United States. principally from Chicago
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The Electoral Count,

WAsHINGToN, May 9-The Senate and
House committee on the revision of the laws
regulating the electoral count met to-day and
discussed the measures before them, but
reached no conclusion. Another meeting
will be held on Wednesday night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
A Peaceful solution Probable.

PARIS, May 9-In the Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day M. Waddington, Minister of For
eign Affairs, said that the congress negotia-
tions were proceeding. and that peaceful
solution was probable. France, he said, was
merely q friendly adviser
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
Bret Harte as Consular AGENT.

WASHINGTON, Mays9.-Bret Harte, author
and poet will soon be appointed to the po
sition OF United States commercial agent al
Crefeld near Berlin Germany.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
Russia VIII Not Release Turkish Prison.
ers of War.

LONDON, May 9.-Specials from Berlin
state that Russia has decided to refuse to
liberate the Turkish prisoners of war, num-
bering about 10000, in consequence of the un-
cel tainty that the Porte will maintain neu-
trality in the event of war between England
and Russia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
The Committee on CoInmerce Report In
Favor of Packard.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Senate Com
session. reported favorably upon Packard's
nomination. an informal consultation among
the members of the committee having led to
this result
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
RUSSIAN PRIvATEERING PREPARA-
TIONs.
More German steamers Chartered to
Bring the Cars Mariners to AmerI-
can Waters-What American Ship
Builders Say upon the subject Of the
Purchase 0t Vessels

Bring the Cars Mariners to Ameri-
can Waters-What American Ship
builders Say upon the subject Of the
Purchase Of Vessels.
New YORK, May 9.-From secret agent
of Russia now in this city it is ascertained
that the steamship Hammonia sailed from
Hamburg last week on similar mission as
the Cimbria. Her departure is not tele-
graphed In the press reports. She is char
tered to run to some port in the Baltic where
several hundred Russian officers and sailors
will embark in her as passengers. The
steamship will then sail for some port in the
United States to await orders. In the event
of war being declared she will be imme-
diately changed into a Russian privateer. and
be prepared to prey on British commerce in
the North Atlantic.
The programme will be to have represen-
tatfve OF the owners, who will be on board
transfer her to the Russian commandant
after which the Russian colors will be hoisted
Lawyers have decided that If the transfer be
made outside of three marine leagues of the
United States, 1t will be within the laws of
nations.
The agent also says that the Hamburg
steamships Westphala, Thurinia, Franconia
and Rheinin have been chartered by Russia,
and will be employed in transporting Rus
sian naval forces to American waters. The
Thurinia will be the first to follow the Ham,
monia. Russian agents have been among
New York pilots familiar with the coast, and
II there is war good many of them will be
permanently engaged for Russian cruisers.
The visit of Capt Hunt to Nathaniel Nc
nay, brother of Donald Mckay, the ship
builder, was a personal one and in nowise
connected with the ordering of a ready-made
navy.
There has certainly not been, thus far, any
proposition by Russian emissares to either
OF our prominent shipbuilders here. Weed,
OF roach d Son, answering for Mr.. Roach,
says positively that no approach has been
made to that firm on the subject of ordering
vessels Tor any other service than the com
mercial marine.
At Greenpoint the Nathan is being rebuilt
ana lot OF repairing is under way, but not
under any orders from the Car.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

LONDON, May 9-The Paris Estafette re-
ports that for the past few days numerous
detachments of Russian sailors have been
going through France and embarking at
Havre, and even Liverpool, for America, to
man vessels purchased there by the Russians