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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

REV. HORACE STRISGFELLow, ID. d.. is
Rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church in
Montgomery Alabama The church is one Of
the most beautiful in the South, has large
congregation, and the parish is i'll most pros
porous condition We have: in the Montgomery
Nail. an interesting account Of the recent com-
mencement exercises of Hammer Hall Institute,
established under the auspices Of Dr. String
fellow church, AMI where for two years past.
4 female school has been conducted by the Rec
tor. assisted by his eStimable lady to whom
silver pitcher was presented on commencement
day, by the pupils. The school is also. flourish
ing. Dr. s. has been the rector Of st. Johns
Church since 1869, and is much beloved by his
Pensioners. His numerous friends in this State
will be glad to hear Of his usefulness is min
i>ter and q teacher, and of his success in life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY, JULY II, 1871.

TIE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE a
meeting of the resident members of the State
Central Committee of the Conservative party
of Virginia, held in Richmond July S, it was
resolved, "that the interests of the Conserva-
tive party require convention Of the whole
State Conservative Committee, and that a
meeting of the entire committee should be
held in the city of Richmond on Wednesday,
July 20, 1871 and in accordance with the
resolution, the district members Of the COM
mittee are notified to attend the meeting for
the purpose of taking into consideration the re-
organization of the party for the Fall campaign
and especially to decide as to whether it is safe
for persons, ineligible to ''ofice under the
XIV Amendment, to become candidates for
the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. has been
in session for several days in Richmond. \
great amount of routine business Of ~ general
interest has been transacted. aud the Board
has now under consideration <undry regulations
with regard to the collections OF the SchooltaxcS
Ii was determined that hereafter all county
meetings of district school trustees which may
be held be required to keep 4 record of their
proceedings and transactions and transmit 4
certified copy Of the sane 10 the Office Of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction. Wal
ton arithmetic charts We're recommended for
the Use of the schools Of the State. Security
tn articles formerly adopted was fixed as fol
ows-: Histories, writing-bookS, dictionaries.
states each, $1,000: chalk wall maps anu
charts each $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Philadelphia Record has an article On
the freedom Of opinion and comes to the
conclusion, that it would add much to the per
>oua comfort Of all. if. by common consent, Ill
ucn would cease to feel themselves responsible
for any opinions except their own. Freedom
of thought would have to each new interest
if respected by others as the exercise OF an in
deteasible personal right. 1t is difficult TO cSti
mate how much Of the misery of social life.
springs from the disposition of men to force
their opinions upon their neighborS. Revers-
ing the calculation. it would be beyond the
power of facts and statistics to show any posi-
tive advantage that has ever resulted from this
almost universal propensity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Margaret Platt was burned to death in
Stanton, yesterday, by the explosion OF can
of kerosene oil, which she was pouring on
wood to make fire. Her son George was
badly burned in extinguishius the flames.
The State Treasurer has decided to perm't
foreign bondhoIders TO fund for fractional part
of their bonds in order to facilitate exchange.
The amount Of the State deb: funded 10 date
is nearly one million.
Mr.. Emanuel Scmon. formerly Of Rich
moud died suddenly in Philadelphia few
days ago. He was wel-known 10 the Masonic
fraternity. and much respected BY al who knew
him
A young man in King George county cut his
throat with 4 razor in friend office. on Sun
dav. ID. lie was found and the blood staunch-
ed. He was taken to Baltimore tor surgical
treatment.
Capt. George :. Green. lately Of The Fred
cricksburr Police. lla. been appointed War
den Of the Arkansas PcnlGcntiary. 1t >lary 81
$1,000 per aEnum.
1t is said that the names o fourteen gentle
men in Stafford will be brought before the Con-
servative nominating Convention ior the next
House Of Delegates.
\ colored woman was SHOT and fatally woa'1d-
ed while walking Oh the railroad n III" western
end of Stanton. III SUNDAY night.
Yesterday there was funded o!' I'll" State
debt $50 jj4.GS making the total amount
funded to that time sos, >'n..22.
One hundred and fifteen colorcl persons We're
baptized at Richmond. on Sunday.
\ small shark was captured in tn !rar'"'r Of
Norfolk yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Philadelphia Ledger says that the evils
resulting from the careless and indiscriminate
use Of mineral waters arc very numerous, caus-
ing many asgravations of suferings and many
artifcially produced ailments. 1t is therefore
argued thar mineral waters caunot be used ad-
yantagcously unless prescribed, directed, con-
trolled and carefully watched by physician
acquainted with their respective effects upon
the system
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

EASTERN SHORE RAILROAD. --lic New
! OK Evening Pos! anUounc,'- the rrlnp !el!on
Of the railroad connecting the Delaware river
with that city. by way OF the great fruit region
of Nincland \ company has been formed.
which will put Il line Of ticrryboat> on the Della
ware river to c,,nEect the southern terminus Of
the ncw line with tie Delaware railroad Sy>-
tenn. The Post says 1T i: intended t. make n
new Southern trunk line ii this combination Of
railroads. BY m"an> ola ferry t. rlln from the
eastern shore ot Virginia in connection with
several Southern railroads. terminating 1T Nor.
folk ana Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

4 late dispatch from Paris gives q version of
the letter of NJ Theirs to the Pope, differing in
some respects from that published Yesterday.
According to this last report, Theirs is re-
ported as saying that he heard the Pope
thought of seeking an asylum in France, and
assured him of hearty welcome, but also
strongly dissuaded him from the project, as it
would offend Italy and create difficulties in
France. He concluded by promise of the
friendly Offices of the Government towards the
restoration of friendly relations between the
Italian Government and the Holy See
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The New York Financial Chronicle regards
the advance in the gold premium rs temporary.
Until recently the decline has been steady since
1869 The export movement. which is an ez-
cuse for the advance, is that the Bank OF Eng
land now increases its gold reserve to a higher
point than ever before, and is still increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

\ question soon to come before the Secreta-
ry Of the Interior will necesstate decision
whether in the estimation Of the laws granting
lands and bonds to railroad companies. 4 mar
row gauge road with light rolling stock is 4
frst-claSs railroad such as those laws re-
quire to be built. The Secretary will probably
refer the matter to special commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11
INNARLES WHlTTLE>EY,
UNITED STATES COMMISSInNER.
-tSD--
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
BAN kR II prey.

Congress having just amended IL" Ba:.krGp:
law :" hat nearly al Parties can Ice discharged
from their d-ht; unos,s;.uc;cd by the fifty pc:
ccn; clause" <n-ca!"d. anoth"" opportunity offer:
10 secure the benefits 81 this most effective and
permanent; measure 81 relief: The above-nnmcd
will make bankrupt business specially; wi!
procure discharges Oh the most moderate tcr!ns,
and transact al business in that line 8: price,
which cannot fail - be satisfactory. Being [ NJ
ted States Commissioner he vii! cndcavoc - v,i:
the different counties on court days. and thu:
save parties tic trouble and expense OF sewers!
trips t. Alexandria in beginning and proceeding
with their cases. Discharges can bn Obtained
here before Register Hiil AZ promptly ssi :. 9ich
lnond or elsewhere, and i: much less expense 1
parties 1t may be added that the Bankrupt act,
in connection with the Homestead exemption,
which il i now believed will De secured to the
bankrupt under the bankrupt law. Is the only real
relief ROW offered 10 parties struggling II the
hopeless bondage ii old debts. Address person
ally OF by letter at n" l. -"n:h Royal street,
AlrAandria. Va jy lG-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

Di>couraging reports are received from the
crops of Western Minnesota Drouth and rust
are reported Us cutting down the prospects
very seriously. Rust and the chintz bug have
also done some damage in Wisconsin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

Two ves$clS-ope tug containing munitions
of war, guns, sabres, &c. the other brig
waiting for the tug, below Baltimore-were de-
tanned yesterday for examination, suspect
ed OF being engaged in transporting arms
to Cuba. by the Collector Of Baltimore. but
afterwards suffered to depart, he being satisfied
that there was no violation Of the neutrality
laws n the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The detectives of the secret service division,
of the Treasury, under the direction Of Col. II.
c. Whiteley. are still engaged in the pursuit
OF those known as couaterfetS and are arrest
Inc them in all nuartcrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Report Of the Maryland German So
ciety shows that from April lSt to June 30th.
four thousand four hundred and thirty lone
German immigrants had arrived in Baltimore !;
that seven German steamers from Bremen, two
English steamers from Liverpool, five sailing
vessels from Bremen, and one from Rotterdam,
had reached Baltimore. The German Society
of Maryland is very fourishing, and is active
in attending to the wants of the Germans who
arrive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Baltimore Sun says 1.-The late demo-
cratic convention of kentucky. which represent
ed nearly all the white people Of that State,
adopted declaration Of principles, which de-
clare> among other democratic doctrines, that
the democratic party Of the State pledges it.
self to put down all attractions Of the law:
whether ku kux or otherwise: by the power
of the State courts and the stern administration
of the State laws. This is the right doctrine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Petersburg Index says there are certain
qualifications necessary to letter, for publica-
ton which are sometimes neglected lst. ltshould
contain news ID 1t should be signed by the
writer. Sd. 1t should be brief: and Of these
three virtues brevity is not the least.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Legislature of North Carolina at the
last session passed an act expressly authorizing
and requiring the Speakers of the Senate and
House to appoint the State Directors in rail
road corporations. The Raleigh Sentinel says
it is reported and generally believed that Judge
Bond has issued an injunction forbiddiDg the
Speakers from executing the duties imposed
upon them by the Legislature. This is some
thing so entirely new and unaccountable, that
it is doubted. Judge Bond is 4 Federal judge,
and what he has to do with the appointment
of railroad Directors cannot be conjucturcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

Witnesses on the Kuklux subject are exam
incl every day before the kuklux Committee:
giving their Individual viewsanl opinions. The
result will be L big book. which Congress
will have priated at Il heavy expcnsc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11
WM. BRI>COE.
No. ! Pr: Street. Alexandria,
formerly III Philadelphia,
y y or ca u r Y r. - r
\ K. & II 4 K |. T.. : +. II 4 VI VI T. y
UNSETTLED WAR CLAIMS.

4 T ITS LAST SESSION CONGRESS. As
"A AL s!neEdn.rE: - IL" amy app.opc!atlo:
Till! directed he President; - .:y1..!: co:!!!a!-
SION - -c"-::,i:: and al l: 49,: CLAIMS ": Al! 10y
Il! citizens in Inc SoL:n :oc Qu"-:e..nas:er a"i
Co.n.n!.s..y supple. furnished - ne A!iei
States during he wa-. [ :.l.c- ne "at O.: quar-
te-!1astc- a." included hay. straw. wood. :r:.: &"
houses a.G lots grain. i.o--c- Az: mules s.
As co.nynissa-v .:"c-s -" Included CAFE sid
hogs. four. corn I::: *. A. ~ II" rules
which! vii! ne adopted oy ~" c"Hl!nl>,iDF coz
corning proc: -: Loyalty ":.I II" furnishing t.!
supplies are unknown. Il j y"ry' Necessary,
however, liza; al claimant. should have their
claims pr"sc:;" s: once. :, :" nave "!ta:"T"r
ta:.c:; !na: result from priority O: application,
i; any.
Tie Undersigned will rr",.ire AID promptly A.
tend - III! claims q: parties who den! ttrrv".
entitled :" compensation under The Shove ~: u
Congress.
References iy permission:
Hua. F. T.. Spinner. TREASURER -: the |. ,
Hon. I."koy Tu:t!c Asst. Treasure: |. ).
Hon. Alex. Ramsey. /. :. Senator from: Mia.
Hon. Lewis Mck"lizi".
Hon. Clinton Lloyd. Chic: Clerk II. q! K.
john Randolph. esq. Clerk .! ihr |. ). C'nr:
q: Cinns Address
WILLIAM H. BECK,
Attorney II Law,
- King street; Al"xaniri,. Va. "-
WILLIAM II. BECK.
Care" :. \. P,.:g!!. esq.
NH y Washington. d. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The arluory 1T Richmond is to be sold at
Richmond on the 18th inst. iy order OF the
Board nt Public Works
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

Negotiations between the t. :. and Great
Britain !1r tie reduction ot' POSTAGE. will he
immediately commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The Emperor William Of Prussia AM hi:
Imperial friend. the Gar 81 the Ru.si.< met
At Ems Oh Sunday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The census returns for 1870 show that in
Virginia. the population consists Of 1l2,o0S
whites: ~. >4l colored. Total .2 pa "329.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

The phrase for horse stealcr. now. IS AN
equine abductor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

this year will not fall short Of >.uMuo0 Of
gallons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

1t is believed the opposition 10 Jnarcz will
have large majority in the Congress Of Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11
DARE CHANCE FOR CAPITAL.

Il
Unable u .:..lm FROM ill-hcalth and anxious :"
pay nay debt. o:rC i;"r al" The following val
liable REAL ESTATE:
The LOWER GRANVILLE FARM con-
tanning 81 :,cry>. situated miles west OF War
ranto!. ~ thc Waicr',r turnpike. and adjoining
''Ual;w"uI tn" c.:t.,. .: the late Roher. t.
Scott. This land. gently unlU!a;ing. with fine
Southern exposure. and lying in tho basin q; the
Grya; Ram Valley. j. valuable both lHr grazing
an atuniaMc+ .: :;lnhgr. and las upon it e. e.
nov FRAME DWELLING, with rooms 1s;EzE,
which can be aG9cI L. with convenience: large
new frame stable, iva corn cribs. and is under
good fencing. Should the purchaser desire, h..
can buy Capt. y. d. Payne farm. adjoining. Of
30 acres. in that beautiful and f"rti" valley.
with orchard. buildings. and every convenience"
and comfort The Mccoy tract, 4 neat little
farm al - acres. adjoining. can also tc bought
will also -clI "LINWOOD, my place ri
residence. :; miles from Markham station. Oh the
the eastern base If the Blue Ridge. within hall
:, ,nr of the Fails al; Albano. in the hlur
grass region 81 | rprr FaUluicr; wei! ;,nbcrrd.
wa:ercd and fenced; protected from the rudr
wind. Of winter and famed by the mos refresh
ing breezcs "! summer doubt whether more
romantic pot comfortable horne Or desirable
piece Of property can be found. The dwellings,
comfortable with n! tic necessary "ut buildings.
The soil Is Of good quality. ana generous in the
production 81 all the cereals. rich in minerals.
and inter>prrsed with springs Of various mcdic-
nal properties This piac" is also the location Of
EXTENSIVE" lnartl" luarr"- among which may
mention beautiful Breccca oi all color> Nerd
Antique and >"rpeAtin" Marble: tOphiol.tc'J Of
different co!"r>, ChaceG"ny. Jaspcr>. Chroma:c
Iron. soap stone, Suiphntc and Oxides Iron,
beautiful uchr"> very clear 81 grit; and vaua-
DE for paints: Mcerschauln. red and white
P"rphyries. ana q rock. which. when ground. i
superior fertilizer
Terms: l want for this property S7.ls=i in cash
i" pay my debt; the deferred payments can b..
made To suit purchaser. "Liuwood'' |" b. sold
.ubcc, 20 :. ROYALTY ot ~ per ccn;. Address The.
subscriber" ALBANS ). PAYNE, ". D..
Markham Station, FauIu!cr co. "a.
F::Uguic- county. j. ll-law;m
I1RTTCIES. CRTTCHES!
y CRUTCHES
For Ladies. Gcnts and Children. II IL Pc cent
l,ss than New York retail prices n:
GREENS NOTION HOUSE.
is II =; King Street.
- TIERCES Observation-Disclosures
= h-sl brands. received this day and for sale
By AVERY X DAVIDSON.
j. II ri King 81. cor. Alfred
DRDIE ORANGES and LEMONS ana
i FIGS e.. VIM RAMSAY.
jy5 5. L. cor. King and 81, Assph SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

\ CURIOUS CANDLE-An invention was in
troduced into this country from Russia by Cas-
sius NJ. Clay, late minister 10 that Government,
which is rapidly coming i'll to favor here. 1t is
perpetual candle. and really seems to te wor-
thy Of the name. The candle consists Of 4
small brass tube, within which is placed close
fitting wick soaked with kerosene. The tube
is screwed into candleStick. and fits inside an
other tube. made of white china, and simua-
ting closely 4 candle in appearance. the whole
taking the look Of an ordinary candle and can
dle>tck By heating the top of the brass tube
the kerosene soaked wick generates gas and
gives fine blaze through Il number of
small apertures in the end Of the tube.
\ good light for five hours is, it is said. fur
nishcd thus for the coast Of one cent This is
certainly both simple and economical, and
would seem to obriate many of the dangers and
objections 10 the Use Of kerosene It could
easily be made useful i'll railway cars, and for
hotel use would seem to he the CHEAP pest and
most practical form of lamp. The expense for
either candle or oil would be much less than
that Of any lamp now in use, while it would
form 4 desirable article for addition to the
hardware trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

Politics are said TO he dull at all the watering
places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11
!COMMUNICATED.

Confined TO the house during this hot: dry
spell, and anxious fer rain to advance the we'll
doing of most promising crop Of corn. met
with the passage tranScribe For the Gazette,
and send it for publication. hoping that
it will be acceptable to your country reader.
Fauluicr Co.. July :. FLoS.
misunderstanding then At water as c
great agent Of fertility. rs the chosen clement
by which the world is kept Sappy and verdant.
we ask whether the arrangements. made tor
the regular distribution of the fluid, are not
singulary felicitous? Long ago the land would
have been totally drained and every river run
itself dry had there been any flaw in the ma
chinery by which floods are uplitted from their
beds and restored in necdful quantities to the
soil But Natures gigantic water works are
never ut fault. Every year whole lakes are
hoiStcd into the atmosphere ana lowered with
such exquisite precision that seed time and
harvest the former rain and the latter rain.
are certain to arrive in due season. The sea is
ever lab1ring for the land. The traffic between
the bill0w and the turrow Is conducted by the
ministry Of the clouds Pleasant u think Of
| these beautiful causes Of moisture Filled. as
il We're. by invisible hands at the store house
OF yapor, they catch the breeze and make for
the shore where they deliver their load: some
on thu plain that the fields may rejoice in the
retrc:hlug shower. some on the mountains that
the brooks ana stream: may De led ana then
til" surplus fluid which the ground rejects *
rolled of t" the ocean only that it maE return
with Generous "i'S'ihacy. ana mus pursue Is
he'et-t'tlng rounds ny 'ile same means. TOO %
>.Fac:s ron inc Sgr!ace are Transporter an:"
thn C3fcr stgr,. vhar,. Som,. n,n,l;y;ra nrN...s
i. REQUIRED. And not less useful is the rain. in
securing the atmosDh here. liSSolvin- foreign in
gradients sweeping do"n impurities AMI clean
lent and unhealthy. Nor is it 10 be forgotten
that The mild. gentle meteor i an active agent
| in the great geological operations bv which the
level Of land and ocean is altered and the Very
a<pcci of or planet r-mol:!ed through the
! long :.our<r nl ayes TOR the water drops are
Instruments in th,. hand Of Tin. with which
! h. i!:,!cnts the wales. seams the sides Of the
| hills and even atral.s the grani;c rocks and
whcr accessible lowers the pride &C their rr:,g-
* cl;wns
Tn;lrhin. - we'll - beautiful was tn. diving
r.au;st o. =. Swithcp, Bishop ofWinchc,,cr.
! in IN. REIN IL Erberr who j.nartcI hi, life
/ in tn. wear 81; .:Iot mo b. lnIri,.I where tl,
ra;u lror. may water nv rr,yc ncSr;to Of
turhd ,kje.. muddy rathS and ,rIa>hv streets.
rain :, ,;-,. az rL,. mos f:,S..ino,inr rIcnomra
in m;,;ur,. and + rl,.r. ronlI h.. .nyfLiny II
l,or;ry - ,l.. randi world # Nor b.. swell 70
rr>t whnre ,hn cIoui; 1oirhr r,sr rh,.ir shadows
.. rh. ,,ray. and fhn rain Irn,s ,,..l.n1
I T;r ~. ,n,r, - lmnnrinr FINN.
-- s..--
T,t, ..,.r,.,r por-xr C..r"Io~.. I..r,,
amounts vi t'!th'' were '''iP"'1'h mere ~" VI
! three Years ago. and placed IN the government
tl!,. market Tor these Drtlnr> declined anu oil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-11

THE ROMANCE or \ FAST l"ING MAJ
Yesterday f.. Hunter TaIiatcr". arrested S:t-
turlay. on telegram from Holly Springs. Mis-
siSsippi. was before acting Police Justice Roy
Ster who committed him 10 await rcIu! >ltl"n
from Gov. Acorn He is charged with forge
ry. The accused is the same party win" gave
up the cceipt-bonk stolen from the STATE; lrea-
Surer office Saturday morning. lie then gave
his name aS Scammc. and SAID BE- was III
Ford'S. lie was. however. at the ballard.
Taatcrro is natYe OF Stafford. ana reputab!y
connected. being the SOL Of cX-Statc Senator
James Monroe Taliaterro. He came 10 hlch,,
mond during his father Senatorial term, and
was appointed page i'll the Senate. tie was
cook looking. quite <prightly, and was .petted
and spoiled about the Capitol Early IN the
war he protested 10 he Very much cnamorcd
with popular young actress then PLAYING n
the theatre and began 70 associate with last
youths. The result was, that he was charged
with forging the names of Senators 10 pay rolls.
He left Richmond in consequence and has not
been back for any length of time since until
now Recently he went to Stafford from Ar
kansas. where, he said. he had been warden At
the penitentiary. lie had given up that posi-
tiap' however that Captain Green who was
Sergeant of Fredericksburg hy military ar-
pointmcnt. might take it. Mr.: Charles ".
Tankerslev. countyman ii his. who knew
him while in Richmond, is Speaker Of the Ar
kansas House of Delegates. and It was >uIpo>-
ed that he obtained the position named Tor him.
He had plenty of money and offered the con
ductor of 4 Fredericksburg newspaper twenty
dollar note to say something about his rcruTn
in his columns. giving Is a reason that i; had
been rumored that he had been in the pcnten-
tiary. when in reality he had only been the
warden of one He was known here Is Hunter
Taliaferp. -Rhh. Eng.