Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-26

ena that the call was made BIZ the
General, accompanied by Senator Plumb,
fer the purpose Of asking the Pfesi-
dent TO pardon Bstn, the Norfolk bank en-
b, III or, wbich request was denied. They
also cay the appointment OF ]. NJ. McLaugh.
lin az pos master at Lypchburg, Virginia,
which will be announced to-day or to-mor-
low, is really sn aut!-Mahone appointment,
aud that the reason Craig and McCaull sup.
ported it wes that they saw how the Cat was
going to Jump and desired TO be on the WIN
nirg eide.
Funeral servicea over the remains of the
late Senator E K Wilson, OF Maryland.
were held at the Hamilton House this morn
log, and were attended by the immediate
family, the Senator's late associates in the
Senate. the congressional communities, and
few intimate friends. The body was cent
TO Snow Hill, Maryland, for interment.
Among the nominations sent 10 to-day
was that of James M. Mclaughlin to be post
master at Lynchhurg, Va.
The conf4renc com mistee on the bill 10
create nine new .. 6. circuit jucgee, with
salaries OF $4,000, has agreed. This Will en-
able President Harrison to bestow nine mere
NUNS upon men who will favor him fo +
denomination. By the bill Virginia Is put
into crcuis to which one of the new judges
will he appointed.
II the subsidy shipping bill shall be passe d
by the House 10 an amended form 1t will, as
pre yiousIy stated in this correspondence
probably be defeated in the Senate. but
Congressman O'Ferrall told the GAZETTEs
correspondent to-day that he still had hopes
1t would not pass the House In any form,
aud would DOT do SO if all the democratic
members be present, as he knows Ii will be
opposed by come of the republican msm-
bers.
Mr.. Winpb'p. one OF tbs receivers OF the
Chesapeake aad OAio Canal, was at the
Capitol tc-Iey. He says the trustees Of the
canal will at once put the work Of repairing
the whole of that canal out to contract, and
thas, reasoning from common sense. he sur-
DOSE there is no foundation at all for the
rumor that ihs proposed Washington anG
Cumberland + abroad will make any further
attempt TO prevent or delay the execution CT
that work
Massrs Miller and Sands, Of the Norfolk
and Wsstern r R were at the Capitol tbs
morning, trying TO have the bill for the ad-
mission OF that read Into this oity passed OF
this session Of Congress Being asked why
the necessity of the bill referred to, as
Mes.rs G2uid ard Inman, OF the Richmond
aud Danvjl'e line. according to an intervie~
in yesterd .y's GAZETTE. cay that the Shen.
audosh Valley, that 10 the Norfolk end
Western, will come into Washington over
their lioe ? they replied that they bad heard
| noihiog Of such an interview unti
they resd II. AID knsw nothing of any
sucn erran, 9 usnt. Senator Barbour sag
| there wou d have beeD no trouble aton
he bill hut fer the attempt to saGdlt
it wi b The Washington aud Gambler
and K .iroad, and that he does not think il
siil pacs now. Mr.. Hearst, who has The
hi. IL charge in the House. sGys be feari
there will De no opportunity to pace 1t al
thia session.
The rames of such persona as the dlrsc
fox collec ore chose to serd the Iotericl
D psrtnens, es having paid that tax, are. o
cours,, stil. there, hut can net be seen
When tie bill she'll become law and ths
money u der it provided, BON it end ths
nance will be seHt to Richmond, where they
can be obtained. All WHO paid the tax and car
shoy7 receipt therefor will be entitled to re-
| fund OF the whole smount, and 30 will thosa h'
whose names were sent in to the department
Those who's property was sold to pay the ta1
will also be entitled not only to the tax but to thu
surplus derived frcm that sale.
Senator Barbour saysa light house on Page
Rock, York river. Virginia, on which vessel wa
recently wrecked, will DO providei for in The
senste on one of the appropriation bills, but hi
fdocsnt know shout the House. he was in the
House this morning to consult with MIR. Browne
on the subjot.
Secretary Foster took charge Of the Treasury
| Department to-dsy.
| at the Woman's National Council to-day Mrs
Susan B. Anthony read an address prepared By
Mrs. Eliz b9th Cfdy Stanton on the Degrade
| tion of Disfranchisement"
The democratic members of tho House judicia-
~ commit co 10 day presented two reports on the
Horse reolution for an investigation Of the charge
| that certsin States have violated tho 14th amend
| mebt TO the Constitution.