Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-28

will demand $4,000 for abutment needs,
nus absorbing the $4,000 contingent fund.
When the Senator will lend himself to the
best interests of the people, and not try to
further the money-making schemes OF
real estate men, who, claiming
to hold titles, would defeat the building OF
bridge, unless paid their price, under the
skilliul device contingencies then ne Will
nrobably fiud Mr.. Barbour zealousiy work
ing with him. 1t should be long while
before Mr.. Barbour will consent to have the
rights of the citizens of Washington ana
Alexandria county ignored in order that
few real estate sharks of Georgetown may
sell worthless rocks, held under doubtful IT,
ties, at e1tortionate prices.
Rev. DR.. Bullock, formerly OF Alexandra,
in the absence of Rev. Mr.. Milburn, opened
the House with prayer this morning: "A res
olution was adopted instructing the civil SER
vice committee to enquire into the pract'ce
of employees of the Treasury Department
devoting much of the time for Wnlch they
are paid by the Government to their own
private business. The present intention OF
the House is to resume to day the consd-
GRAFTON of the river aud harbor bill. The
oleomargarine bill, the features Of which
have been printed in this correspondence,
has been completed, and it may be present
ed in the House to-day.
Congressman Breckenridge, of Kentucky,
q member of the House Ways and hleans
Committee, told the GAZETTE's correspond
ent to-day that the report to the elect that
by strict party vote that committee had
decided adversely upon the proposition TO
revive the shook business of this country by
reducing the tariff on Cuba sugar imported
in hoesheads, was entirely incorrect, That
the committee had not yet discussed the
question. and of course had not yet Voled
upon it. As Messrs. Mills aud Hiscocb !,
also prominent members O.: the committee,
had previously told this correspondent the
same thing, the friends Of the proposition
need not abandon their efforts 10 have 1t
adopted
Three more witnesses from the Cd Con-
gressional district in Virginia were exam
med by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Yesterday in reference to the charge OF
frauds in his election to the House brought
against Solicitor General Goode by General
Malone, and intended to prevent the for
mer's confirmation.
Judge John A. Campbell, Of Abingdon,
Va, who was stricken with paralysis while
visiting his nephew, Congressman Irigg, OF
Virginia, here last week, and who has been
extremely ill, is somewhat better to-day. 1T
is feared, however, that he is also suffering
from Bright's disease.
The principal charge against General
Rosecrans, and the one that holds his noml-
nation in the Finance Committee OF the SEN
ate, is said to be suOornation OF perjury in
connection with alleged public land frauds
in California.
In the Senate to-day the bill to reimburse
the Soldiers Home at Hampton for the
money it lost by the failure Of the Exchange
National Bank, of Norfolk, was reported
favorably. rhe bill for the relief OF Frcder-
lex Foote, OF Fairfax county, was reported
adversely Mr.. Call introduced bill pro
viding for fifteen days leave OF absence with
full pay, in every year, for every employee
in every navy yard. The Senate after the
routine business resumed tho consideration
| of bills for bridges in various parts OF the
West.
1t is the prevailing opinion among mem
hers of the Senate now that the resolution
for open sessions Of the Senate during the
consideration of nominations, will not be
adopted at this session.
A grand rehearsal for the Kirmos TO be given Al
| the National Theatre here the 18th and 14tl
proxlmo took place yesterday and was prolonged
| into the night. About one hundred young gen
tlcmcu and four hundred young ladies have places
| in tho figures.
| 1t is understood that at least some of tho pub
fishers of this city will refuse the demand OF the
printers for all advance of twenty-five per cent
| on the wages they arc now receiving.
| The house of the lato Richard Mcrrick corner
of + aud 1tth streets, which sold yesterday for
eighty thousand dollars, cost Mr.. MCGUIRE Mr.,
| Mcrrck's fathcr.i law, twenty five Thousand.
| Congressman Barbour is not in the city to. day,
| having gone to Richmond to attend 4 meeting oil
| tho democratic committee of Virginia, the chair,
| manship of which lie intends to resign to-day.
| Mr.. Glcnnan. postmaster at Norfolk, is i'll tho
| city to day. Ills confirmation is one Of those
help up in the postoilicc committee OF the S enatC
| at the instance of General Mahcnn.