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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14
Scene III the United States House of
Representatives..

The following extract of the proceedings o
the U. S. House Of Representatives yesterday
is taken from the Congressional Record -
Mr.. Douglas-WiIl the gentleman from
Michigan MIR. CoDgcr allow mo to ask him
question?
Mr.. Congcr-Not now; do not desire to be
interrupted.
Mr. Doug las-Alow me to ask aqucsLion.
Mr. Congcr-l wish the gentleman would
not interrupt me now.
Mr. Doug las-Alow me to ask question.
Mr. Conger-I wish the gentleman would not
interrupt me 10 the middle OF sentence.
Mr. Wood rise to q point Of order.
The Chairmau-The gentleman will state it.
MIR. Wood-My point Of order Is that this
debate is entirely out Of order.
The Chairman-The Chair gustalos the point
Of order.
Mr.. Alkins-I hopa the gentleman frou New
York Mr.. Wood will withdraw his point OF
order.
Mr.. Douglas--I am willing the gentleman
from Michigan Mr.. Congcrf shall talk about
this question as much as he pcascs, alter get
an answer to my question.
MIR. Wood insist upon my polnt OF order.
The Chairman-Anl the Chair sustalns 1t.
Mr.. Douglas-l want to ask question.
The Chairman-lho gentleman is ont oil
order
Mr. Atkins-I hope the gentleman from
New York MIR. Wood will withdraw his point
of order; desire to soy something myself upon
this subject.
MIR. Douglas will my friend from Michigan
allow me to ask him question?
The Cbarman-Tho gentleman from Vr.
GINA Mr.. Douglas is out OF order.
Mr. Douglas-l desire to ask
The Chairman, Lranping with the gavcI. -
The gentleman from Virginia is out of order.
Mr.. Douglas. is no use to try to rap me
down. l want to ask the gentleman from Mich
igan question. Laughter.
The Chairman--If order is not preserved, the
Chair will be compelled to call upon the Speak
CT to resume the chair.
Mr. Douglas-I will not sit down until the
gentleman from Michigan says whether he vii
allow me to ask him question.
The Chairmap-Thc gentleman is entirely
out of order.
Mr. Douplas--L want to ask question.
The Chairman-The Sergeant.at Arms vii
execute the order Of the Chair.
After some time, order being restored, bust
ness was proceeded with.
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DEALER IN

DEALER in
FRESH AND SALTED FISH
FISH WHARF AND STALLS CITY MAR
KET,
would inform dealers and others that ho is pro.
pared to furnish them with All kind Of
POTOMAC FISH.
al the loves! possible prices. l would call the
attention of buyers to tho fact that my brand
stands No in market st all times and / intend
to sustain my reputation in that respect
My stalls, Nos and 5, Fish Market will be
supplied with fresh ish every morning. They
will be superintendent by Mr.. James e. Grimes,
ST., and families con depend on getting the best,
whether the7 como in person or send orders.
Persons at q distance wanting Fresh Fish can
depend on getting Thorn packed in good order.
Ms- All orders addressed to WIN. Il. SMITH,
Alexandria, Va. VIII receive prompt attention.
mar
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From Wtsshtnst0R.
SPECIAL TO TIE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, d. o., March 1t.
SENATE

WAsnlNdToN, D. O., March H.
SENATE.
Ia the Senate, 10 day, alter the presentation
of the usual number of memorials, pct''Ion''
&c., the introduction # few bills, ADD the
passage ofseveral private pension bids. among
them one for the widow of the late Admiral
Wilkes.
A bill granting pension to Com. ". r.
Whitirg was opposed by MIR. Sargent upon
The ground that retired GRiu"r cannot receive
his pay and pension ut the same time.
Mr.. Withers. of Va, replied TO Mr. ). aud
spoke in favor O! the bill till The expiration OF
the morniog hour, vixen, alter the lntrndnollon
of bill to pay all customs dues AMI debts IN
legal tenders except when otherwise stipulated
The Senate proceeded to the consideration
of the bill providing for sinking tund OF inc
Pacific Railroads, to i1uidate their indebted.
ness to the Government. aud
Mr.. Matthews, Of Ohio. took the floor and
spoke at length.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Ii tie House OF Representatives, bills limit
iug the salaries Of clerks of u. s. Courts
aad Of Assistant District Attorneys Wero
passed.
a bill was introduced and referred. to au:
thorX, the National Banks to sell OF dispose o.
legal tender notes required to be held by them
as reserve fund to invest the SaLDc Ill bonds
OF the u. S. which shall constitute The reserve
fund OF said banks.
A bill was referred for the preservation OF
game 10 the District of Columbia; also bill!
for tax on dogs to create revenue.
The Secretary Of War was directed to asccr
tain and report the cost OF removing the rocks
in the chanuel of the Potomac river between
Georgetown and the new outlet OF the Chesa'
pcake and Ohio Canal
The House went Tito Committee oil The
Whole and took up the bill to extend the time
for tho payment of the tax on whi>key Ia bond
to three years.
Mr.. Saylcr advocated tho bill and Dir. Con-
ger opposed it.
Mr.. Pridemorc. of Va. opposed the bill on
the ground that it was class legislation ard that
if any interest could bear tex it was the
whiskey. The bill was reported to TIM House
and passed, ayes lis. noes llG.
NOTES.
Colonel NJ D. Ball was at tho Capitol to-day
looking aftor his appointment TO Alaska, about
which no action has yet boon taken by tho SOIL
ate.
It is understood that charges hsvn or will DO
preferred against Mr.. Berkley, Postmaster at
Alexandria, by ono of bis competitors, and that
his confirmation will be contested warmly BE-
fore tho Senate.
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By Green s. Wise.


Roal Estate Agents and Auctionecrs.
pY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
- from Charles II. }. Linskoy and G. j. Lins-
koy, his wife, dated May 24th, 1870. recorded in
liber A. No. 4, folio pa Alexandria county,
Va, land records. the subscriber, IS trustee will
the ID day ct April, 1878. NJ II o'clock M, in
front Of the entrnaco to tho Court room, on Fair
fax street, in tho city Of Alexandria. Va, tho
following described property. to wit
A TRACT OF LAND in Alexandria county,
Virginia, situated and bounded rs follows: Be-
ginning at u stake in VIM. Minors line; thence
north 60 dcgress 10 minutes, east us perches to
q stake and pile of stones in j. Z. Van Ness
line; thence with Vsn Moss limo south 35 do
grees 80 minutes, east IS SOD perchos to stake
and pile of stones in said line; thence leaving
said line south &c degrees Is minutes, west 1G6
poles to stake in Miss Eliza Somers' lino {;
thence with said Somers' line north Al dog ees
% minutes, west As T-100 perches to the begin.
ming, containing AO! acres
Terms Of Sale: Cash enough TO pay
costs ofsalo and expouse Of executing this
trust and ST 500, with interest from the 9th day
| of May, 1870; the residue in throe equal pay
ments at 3, & and II months, with interest from
tho day Of sale.
By L. A. kerby. AuctioIeer,
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALU-
! " ABLE DWELLING HOUSE IN THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA-By virtue of Il
decree Of the Corporation Court for tho city of
| Alexandria, Va, rendol cd on tho 18th day OF
February 1873, in the suit of Mary p. Lloyd,
in her own right &c, VS., John j. Lloyd OF ais,
pending il said court, tho subscriber, as COM
missioner Of sale under said docreo, will expose
for sale by public auction, Oh SATURDAY,
the 9Th dsy Of April, 1878, at II m, in front OF
the Market Building, Royal street, in the
city Of Alexandria, Va. tho THREE STORY
BRICK DWELLING and APPURTEN-
ANCES, No. d.. situated on tho east sido OF
Washington street. between Prince aud Duke
in the said city Of Alexandria, in front on
Washington street Y foct. and extending cast
wsrdly in depth III feet inches to an alley.
Terms Of Sale: One tenth of tho purchase
money in cash, end the residue in three equal
payments, st six, twelve and eightooa months
from tho day OF sale, with interest,"; tho deferred
payments to DO secured by the notes Of the pur
chaser, with approved personal security, and the
retention Of tho title TO the property until they
arc p&iG. RICHARD Lloyd,
NH 7-cots Comm'rS. Of Sale.
FoNsALE.
Tho desirable throo story pressed brick front
DWELLING HOUSE, on Cameron street, be-
tween Pitt and Royal now occupied by MIR.
James Carr, will be offered at private sale until
SATURDAY, March Both, whom. if not pre-
viously disposed Of it will DO sul1 by public
auction.
feb l5-cots SAMUEL II. LUNT, Trustee.
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NOK SALE.
FESH, OYSTERS, &c.
FISH |

PUSH FISH, FISH
We have this day formed copar:nership,
under tho firm name Of
GEO. T.. PRICE il CO.,
Dealers in
FRESH AND SALTED FISH.
Fish received daily from the fishing shores on
tho Potomac, and supplied to consumers in
quantities to suit, oithsr fresh or ssltod by ex-
perenced packers.
Stalls Nos . and 5, City Market, and Fish
House No. l, Corporation Fish Wharf
Country orders solicited and satisfaction guar
anteod. e. 4. PRICE.
!. F. COOK.
e. A. ROWLAND.
NH l3-tf WIN. JAVINS.
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FINE OYsrERs.-The commencement Of the
fishing season has not impaired the flavor o.
nor the desire for, oysters-at least such oysters
as those Capt. Peter Francis has aboard his
vessel, the Caroline, now lying at the oyster
dock. Their size is largo. their cops'stencs ex.
cellent. and their flavor perfect 10 TACT tney
are beauties. and the beard of properly roast.
cd one is az pretty o. lace rufae.
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AE4tT'sssE SAE,ES.
! Z I! II T. ) ) 4 il + =.

~ ENG E 4 n IT'S j a Z.
Bradshaw ss.iast tho goods and chsttcs Of /.
\ Hreon. Will SCI By public auction, at th'
foot OF Kin" street. OF
SATURDAY, March IT, 1878, a! II a M,
rev AID substantial l4t-boltom FISHlN!i
AND OYSTER SCHOONER. full rugged and
complete, except ssls and anchors. Lsngth Al
test. broadh II feet and about II tons burthen.
- R.TL LUCAS,
NH G-td Sergeant of Alexa, city.
hoe SALE-On SATURDAY, March
L. co. 1878. nj Drovers' Hotel Wess
End. tho FARM OF THOS. E. COWLING.
adjoining the lands of George Auld and Doctor
W; T. Gregory, containing TWENTI-ElGHHI
oR Fl Isl o od p p5S BY
and young orchard. will be sold by public
auction, for cash, to satisfy claims in my hands
in favor Of +. d. Cats, Cowling & Bro, George
Auld and others. JOHN Il. SARTlN,
Constable Fairfax County.
By order Of the County Court of Fairfax.
feb 25-td
BY Harrison s. O Noal. Auctioneors.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN AL
EXANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.-t1
virtue of decree of the Corporation Court OF
Alexandria city, Virginia, rendered at the Feb
rusry term, 1878, in the suit Of Risheil s. Hooge
VS.. Thomas l.. Sanborn and others, the under
signed, commissioners named in said decree.
will sell by public auction, in front of the en-
trance TO the Market Building on Royal street,
in Alexandria, Va, on TUESDAY, the 10Th
day of March, 1873, at II o'clock M. IN TWO
LOTS the tract Of land in Alexandria county,
Virginia, known as "WARWICK."
Lot No ! is situated on the southwest side OF
the w. & o. 4. X, and adjoins said road; con-
tsns 81 scres, and mas thereon p fine DWELL.
LING, with Manssrd roof, rs also barn and
other out buildings.
Lot No . is situated between the roads Of tho
w. s. o. Il. T. and tho Alex. s. Wash. 4. r.;
contains 81 acres, and has thereon two story
FRAME DWELLING, containing rooms
This property has excellent fencing upon 1t
is situated between tho cities OF Washington and
Aloxandria, about milo from tho Potomac
river, and is easily accessible to both cities By
railroad End turnpike, and Is very desirable tor
persons who do business in other city, bat pro.
fer country residence.
forms Of Salo--Onn fourth Of the purchase
money cash tho residue in three equal annua!
instalmouts; tho purchaser to give his notes for
tho deferred payments, to bear lntoFes! from ths
day of sale. Title to DO rotanod until sill tho
purchase money is paid or. ii tho purchaser
should prefer, tho property may DO conveyed to
him and he give decd of trust thoreon 10 So
cure the deferred payments. Tho buildings on
lot 10. to be kept insured IN sum not lcSi
than 81, 500, and those on lot No. , in Il sum no:
less than Isl, $50, 90 additional security for tho
deferred payments; and should tho purchaser
fail to insure, the Commissioners arc authorized
to do so ut his expense. All conveyancing t.
be at tho expense of tho purchaser
JNO. s. CHAPMAN. &c
= FERGUSON BEACH. ~
WESTEL WILLOUGHBY, I
g. +. STUART, g
JOHN III. JOHNSON, :
fob cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

COOP ADvICE-The "Iodian Preacher y
who has been holding forth at the colored
Baptist Church. on Princess street, Tor several
nights past, has created quite sensation among
the oolored people. Some Of the advice ne gives
them is certainly good, especially that uttered
on Tuesday night, when he told them that car
pet.baggers were not to be trusted under any
circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

DIsoaDERLY.-A fight occurred ut the cor
ner of Duke and Royal streets last evening bo
tween Robert Poindexter and Moses Carter,
both colored. The former was struck on the
head with brick and severely cut. he bled
profusey, but his Wounds were not of serious
character, and were soon properly dressed BY
Dr.. E. A. Stabler. Both parties were fined BY
the Mayor this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

NOT IDENTIFIED. George Taylor. who
as mentioned in yesterdays Gazette. thought
that he RECOGNIZES tho man found dead, noar
Loudoun junction. went to Washington last
evening and found tho person whom he sup
posed it to be alive and we'll. No one having
identified the body, it was buried In Penny
Hill this morning. the grave being marked for
future reference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

Women from their sedentary habits are often
subject to headache and If they will step into d
drug store for o bottle of Headache Specific. a
few doses will positively cure the worst case
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism
is perfection itself 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

TO lloUsEKEEpERs who want a perfectly
pure aud reliable baking powder, and which
casts only about the prics Of the cheap. interior
brands, DooLEY's YEAST POWDER is confident.
? recommended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

The MARKET House VANE clarence Ward.
the sailor, who assembled the market house
steepe, yesterday, says that tho vape thereon IS
not properly constructed and should have q
larger fan" to it, to ensure its turning 10 light
uinds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

Commercial travellers and others subjected Il
sudden changes and exposure, should DO pro
vided with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. the bes
and quickest remedy in the world for the relic
and cure Of colds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

PERSONAL Morton Marye, tho popu'
lar and efficient clerk of the Corporation Court,
who was candidate for clerk of the Court OF
Appeals. has consented, in view OF yesterday
developments, to retain his present position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

MOTHERS Don't fail to procure Mrs
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for all diseases
of teethng 10 children. 1t relieves the child
from ran. cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels and, By giving relief and health to the
child, gives rest to the mother mar lily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14
The New Silver Dollar.

New YORK. March - The first Of tho now
silver dollars coined, made by the recent silver
act made their appearance on Wall street this
morning. Being in limited amount, however,
the supply WAS soon exhausted, the desire to
obtain them as token being general and buyers
paying fraction above par in gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14
ea5" i G EMILE HINT.-In our style of eli

RI" i GENTLE HINT.-In our style of eli
| nlste, with its sudden changes of tempersture--
ran wind snd sunshine often intermngled in Il
single day-it is 10 wonder Inst our children,
friends and relatives arc so frequently taken
from us by neglected colds, hsf the deaths re-
sutlng directly from this cause. A bottle Of
Boschee's German Syrup kept about your homo
Tor immediate use will prevent serious sickness,
y large doctors bill. and perhaps death, by the
use OF three or tour doses For curing Con-
sumption. uomorrhages, Pnuemonia, Severe
Coughs Group or any disease of the Throat or
Lungs. it: Success Is simply wonderful, AS your
druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now
SOLD in every town and village on this continent
Sample bottles for trial l0c; regular size 15e.
D@To RAISE MoNEY.--My fine
stock Of Clothing, Hats and Gents
Furnishing Goods will be sold out
at a sacrifice.
s. DEALHAM,
G. King st., cor. Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

NORTHERN DISTRICT GRANGE.-lne DI5
triot Grange of Northern Virginia held its semi,
annual session in the hall Of the Knights OF
Pythias yesterday. Three sessions were held
during the day. The only matters OF public
importance were the election and installation OF
the following officers Master. P. II. Powers.
of Clarke; Overseer, II. N. Rector, Loudoun i;
Lecturer, DR.. D. w. Prescott, Shenandoah !;
Steward. j. NJ. Burton, of Loudoun ASSISTANT {,
do. B. T. Wager, Madison Chaplaln, s.; Il.
Coakley. King George Secretary, A. >; W cd
derburn, Alexandria Treasurer, RI. Barteil,
Fauauier Gate Keeper. j. B. Bowman. Fair
fax Ceres, Mrs. Fanny Bowman. Fairfax !;
Pomona, Mrs. D. q. Plaster. Loudoun Flora,
Miss Hannah Rumsay, Fairfax; S1ewardess,
Miss Bette Burton, Loudoun ExecutiVe
Committee, A. Moore, Clarke j. Nj. Raw
lines, Loudoun; H. Bartell Fsuquler.
The Fertizipg Company reported progress,
and The committee Of incorporators was SO
changed as to drop the names OF 5. >. Brad
ford G. G. Reddiug, Jas. T. Machen and A.
!. Wedderburn aud substitute the names Ut
John Malone, Of Fairfax, MAJ. Geo. Johuston,
of Aiexsndria, aud Col. r. w. Bayler, OF West
Virpinia.l r. r. FAIR. of Fairfax. was ap.:
pointed committee to canvass Tor the cspl's'
stock Of the company, which, Wheo organ'z'u'
will start a manufacturing euterprlzo 10 Alex
andria. , A.,
A resolution endorsing James T. Machen
Grange agent at Alexandra. was adopted.
The Grange after passing q resolution OF
thanks to the w. 4 D. add Virginia Midland
Railroads for reduced rates. at ii. 80 .. ID. all
iourned to meet tho first "Wednesday 81 Seq
tember next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

RIVER PIRATES CAPTURED Mention has
been several times made in the Gazette Of the
stealing of lines from the vessels lying at the
wharves and tho escape Of the thieves. Yester
day officer Horseman succeeded 10 finding part
of the stolen lines at Drefus' junk store, and
in arresting two negroes. named Charles Smith
and Adam Jefferson, who had carried them
there. They were brought before the Mayor,
this morning, and were both sent to he chain
gang for thirty days. with directions to be
worked hard.
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G,ynchcd.

PENSACOLA. Fla, March ia negro raped
iive.year old child here recently. The child
subsequently died The negro was lynched bv
mob last night. The sheriff and posse fired or
the mob. killing ono and wounding fve dam
perously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

For nice GOo mau's hat call at tho Boss
Clothing House. Blond helms old stand, cor
King and Fairfax at. jan 3O-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

Mr.. Robt. Hamilton, eX.member of Congress
from the fourth district of New Jersey, died at
Newton this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

NEW YORK. March 14.-Stocks abou! steady,
Money a. Gold l0l; lUO5 bid. Flour without
decided change. Wheat shade stronger and
quiet Corn without material change.
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Court OF APPEALS OF V1ReINIA.--Ayros

Court OF APPEALS OF VIRaINIA.-Ayros o!
ais vs.. Robins ct ais. Fully argued by Judge
Meredith for the appellants and submitted.
Gregory VS.. The Commonwealth. Writ OF
error refused to n judgment Of the Circuit Court
Of Gloucester county.
Lawrence vs.. the Commonwealth. Fully ar
gucd by George I. Haw, esq, for, tho plaintiff
in error and tho Attorney General for the Gem
monweath and submitted.
Carter vs. Dulsny, &c. Partly argued by
Major K. T. Scott for tho appellant and General
William Fl. Payne for the appeloos and con.
tinue6 until to-day.
Mr.. Keith Taylor. who has boon for many
years tho deputy clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Richmond, has been elected clerk of the Supreme
Court of Appeals to GIL the vacancy caused by
tho resignation of Mr.. George L. Christian,
judge.elect of the Hus,iRgs Court of Richmond.
Mr.. Benjamin Christian, the brother of Judge
Geo. H. Christian. the late clerk, will remain in
the Office as Mr.. Taylor's deputy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

The CANAL-The oommitto OF the NJ 'ry
land Legislature to whom Was referred the
memorial Of Mr. Alfred Sp4te1. cha rgDg em
ployees of tho Chesapeake ADD Ohio canal with
laboriug to defeat his pomin alton and Afterwards
his election. and usog fuods "f the canal Tor
the purpose, have decided that inssmuch a.
Mr.. Spates has failed to comply with the request
Of tho committee to make his charges specific.
tho committee ia of the opinion that any 'nves
tigstion of them cannot b., made durinE tha
present session of the Legislature. aud ask to
be discharged from the further oonsidera'l'n
Of the subject
The canal improvements are progressing
rapidly. Delays have been caused by the Il BOD,
ing of its bed by the recent heavy rains ana
sand bars formed from the same oaule. Inc
work on the Georgetown Lowell will probably he
finished this week, aud the water turned 10 by
Monday morning. Twenty five additional men
were placed at work yesterday 10 remoVlog the
mud and other debris from the bed OF the can.
al. This makes fifty 10 all engaged 90 this I'M
provement. The aborcrs receive ST. per diem
and fiud themselves.
The Cumberland News says that tho water
is being let into the Cumberland division OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, and some boats
bound for tidewater have already started tor
their destination. 1t is thought that all the
boats caught by the food last fall will be 10
motion by the Goth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

The GEORGETOWN CHANNEL Sounding
we're made on Tuesday of the channel from the
Long bridge to Georgetown to ascertain Wha'
amount of mud it would be necessary to take
out to allow vessels drawing from Is to ID feet o.
water 10 60 up to that port. The depth was
found TO vary from to II feet at low lido
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-14

ToRTURTEG CH1LDREN.-A man named j. II.
Rargraves, the proprietor Of p hair factory at
London, Ont was arrested last night charged
with excessive cruelty to young apprentices,
male and female. The implements OF torture,
consisting of ropes and pullios, leather thongs,
paddock and gags. were produced in court
One of the victims, Annie Sparks ro
lated the cruolities lhat had been praticed on her
by Hsrgrsves and his partner Jarvis She hsd
been repeatedly left suspended by the hand:
from the ceiling of dark room, ono time for
four days. Hsrgraves would sscken the rope
at dinner time and hoist her sgain st night She
described tho gsgging and h1ging processes As
applied TO herself and several others. Hsrerave
was committed for trial. The foreman has been
arrested for completely, and Jarvis, the partner
has absconded. A. the cioso Of tho court the
police had difficulty in Keeping Hsrgrsvos from
the mob