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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13
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| lnEPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
| % the l9th Instant there will be public
speaking in Washington district, aud among
the speakers of that day is tt. o. Clauyhtop,
one Of the nominees of the Conservative party
to the State Senate. All who have the good
| OF the Safe at heart should hear the views of
those who are to represent us 10 our Legisla.
ture 90 questions of deep and abiding interest.
No hit al the State debt Intended.
NJ Z. Simms, esq, attorney at law, has
opened law office in Jefferson, near the inter
section Of the Georgetown aud Arlington pixies.
This part OF the county is rapidly becoming
| business ceutre, there being at that point no
less than three stores, two blacksmiths. a
wheelwrlght, shoe making establishment, Il
barber, a hall, and wood aud coal yard in
! prospect.
Rev. K. 5. Laws, colored, is building resi-
deuce near the new MI Il % Baptist Church
IN FreedmeD's IIIllSr, which, when com
pleted, will add much to the surrounding
country.
A young child of Mr.. James Hynes. ir., of
the Jackson City Hotel, 10 this county, died
last week, and Mr.. Ii. himself had long and
malignant attack of fever. Our county this
year has been often visited by that grim
terror
Death, whose ample scythe
At every sweep strikes empires from the root
Each me m ant plies his busy sickle In
The sphere Of sweet domestic c5mfort, and
Cuts down the tairest bloom of subunary bliss"
few nlghts ago house 90 the Seatoo
farm, owned by Thornton Hyatt, caught fire
and burned dowu. Loss unknown
Snn1ay th., V A
Arlington We're conducted by Messrs. Wolf
aud Randolph, and were uuu u lily interesting.
La after days The Y. VI. q. il. will be called
Moodyites or Saukylsts
Prot. Brown, OF B4lston, partly organized
singing class 10 Arlington last Tuesday evruiog.
A uumbcr OF persons joincd his Class, and a
lie" songs were suog Just for de fun oh de
ing, which singing proved the Professor an
able teacher. HIS charges are very reasonable
and 10 doubt he will have large class at the
next meeting al Columbia school house, in Ar
hnston, 90 Friday evening, the 22l Instant.
The ou!y case of any Importance last week
10 the Justices court, before Bcnja,nin Austin.
esq, Was an action OF debt, VIZ: Sill Is, Bor
det; judgment for plaintiff Tor SO. G.,
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT Sunday afternoon, a
young uau named William NJ. Clarke, Of HaI;
iSx county, student at the University of Vir-
glnla, met with terrible accident at ShadwslI,
iour miles north of Charlottesville, from which
II Is more than probable be will lose his lie.
hr. Clarke, III company with several other
students, had visited ShadweI for the purpose
OF assisting III teaching Sabbath school at
thar place, and having flushed their labors,
awaited the arrival Of the souhbouud pas>en-
ger traln OF the Va Midland road, upon which
they designed returong to Charlottesville.
The train 5000 arrived, but before it reached
the station, and wnilst it was still moving some
what rapidly, yousg Mr.. Clarke attempted TO
Jlmp on board the coach next to the sleeping
Car, but missed bis footing, and fell, all the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
OCTOBER II

The WESTERN ELECTIoNs.-Th eleciious
yesterday in Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska result
ed 10 the choice Of the Republican ticket in
each of those States. The elections were for
State officers only, and while not without a
moral effect upon general politics, can exercise
no direct Influence upon the affairs of the coun-
try. The National Republican (Radical) thinks
that while the result Is satisfactory to the Re
publicans it might have been more 80, and
adds that .'in large number of towns, wards
and precincts the Democrats made gains. I"
The financial question, concerning which neither
of the great political parties of the country bias
laid down any platform, and concerning which
leading men Oh both sides advocate lar
views, entered largely into the Ohio campaign
The Republicans opposed 40 increase 10 the
volume of the paper currency, and the Demo
Gratis, generally, advocated some relief to the
present hoapcial sripgency in the shape Of
more money. The Republicans made cousd
cradle capital out Of the fact that the last Dem
ocratic Legislature had passed what was koowo
as the "Ghegan bill,' lew requiring all
keepers of prisons, &C., to allow to prisoners
the visits of ministers of any denomination
that the prisoner should desire, and forbdding
that any prisoner should be required to attend
religious worship against his conscientious COD
victlons. Al impression was made that this
bill was intended as the entering wedge to
some change in the Ohio public school system
that would appropriate public money to de-
nominational schools, and this error, though
constantly corrected by Democratic speakers,
contributed largely to the defeat of the Demo.
cratic ticket; as did the temperance affiliations
Of Mr.. Carey, the Democratic candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, who lost to the ticket
the votes influenced by the large brewing in
terest at Cincinnati and other parts of the
State. The great loss of the Democrats is in
the moral effect, which victory in Ohio at
this time would have produced.
The Republicans claim 10, 900, and the Dem
ocrats concede 5000 majority for Hayes ID
Ohio.
The returns from Iowa indicate Republi-
can gain Of twenty per cent. over the majority
of that party for Governor in 1878 The Re.
publicans also gain 10 the Legislature and
their election Of United States Senator is as
sured.
The election of Supreme Court judges and
sundry other officers in Nebraska resulted in
favor of the Republicans. The returns from
that State arc but partial and scattering, yet
sufficient to indicate that the State has been
carried BY the Republicans by an increased
majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

Arrived Boats W z Woolls, & 2 Dewitt,
j K Coughehan, K II tiordyn and 4 Fuunorl.
via Rock creek to Ham. sarc ard Bsltmorr
Coal Go; j Pist:e, , Win:ri, gupm, r,
Grant, & l. Boothe w Walsh, T Ii F.i.e. a j
Akin and II { r. gg, 10 american roul 60; j
Il Percy and Five Brothers, 10 Georges Creek
Coal and Iron Co; WIN Foley to A!eXandr.
Gas Works.
Departed Boats K Z Cropley, Rcch.bitc:,
DIl:gent. w Z inter, NJ y Myc.s, J J swirl,
Il harris, W Darrow Z l. Moore, Jas Mar
rnpham
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

The Montreal Gazette says that the shop
where Guibord's cofiu is preparing is greatly
frequented by the curious The remains are
to be placed 10 hollow. chscled between two
blocks of Montreal limestone, feet 10 length,
3 feet 10 width, and feet In thickness They
will be cemented together and held With iron
bolts, while the stone will be covered with sew
eral inches of cement, mingled with scrap iron,
in order to render it impervious to ordinary
drills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

AT meeting of ex-Confederate soldiers and
citizens, held at Hawks Nest, Fayette county,
WA, on the LIST instant, resolutions we've
adopted appointing committee to take steps
uo'have. the grave Of theSmothsr of. Stouewall
Jackson enclosed and suitable monument
erected. Her remains lie buried in neglected
graveyard near the Hawks Nest. The time
appointed for the unwilling of the statue 10
Richmond is considered favorable oppor,u.
nifty to bring this matter to the attention of the
public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13
temperance.

On Friday night last. ST the Cour. House. n
lIeeShurs, Mr.. K. a. Gray, from the E.l ey.
delivered one Of his lectures in The interest o!
the Temperance csu<e. 1t was we'll delivered,
and full OF sober Thought \ brief extract,
which struck me At the time as vel put Wa.
Now, my friends, TO my mind, second oaiy in
virtue, second cny III importance to the Ch:i.t-
ian cause, l. ,h.. he We are considering .o.iigii
tho great cause OF universal ten. e.u:ce, |
gather from old uncle Noah WchS.cr's ,nn-
0rldged leaving out the Greek more on r.yuwa
accou tn N yours, tnat aicoha is y rurc or
hlghiy rect tied spirits ohl@.nct from icru.ert.i
lql"r- ny dl&!illatl4n; II l. extremely light and
lnhan!ahe. and Il powerful >timllun: and anti
ccptic; and ths, s,ry chairci,. 'vrgc,,tln Nix
siot., the most a,tlve of the Java poisons. )
NOW tGrre thy Ar before u, aicono aud
strycnnine, DON Fn'SnI, b. .Hilsa 10Th XIII when
Improperly Used, II Ally trllgnnt uhvsicInn
whI t"!, y"u--onc very quiat, tn" uth.r SLOW
ouI ooln ca 'aIly sure; a!u Yet properly used
rs medicine, u. the righ. TIL" AID piacr, Nd.
mustered III proper 4unn:iiy, b prefer aar:s
with the advice of M ,I.cliiGca. pny> iciai b,.u
sometimes cause the hiking t,ntinn. Ia rally Nh
with proper treatment hc comes avain % health
OQr cause SIMPLY asks That You treat aicr hos NJ
you treat stTTctnlne, aEI n I o.e IS !. medicine
20 De avoided bee Use II kills quickly. and Al
10" thc otnct to be ta,gpcIe with and used rs
beverage hecsTs" it kills slowly. Ii YOU h.y,
mad" up your mind : Il" fram the i,nprup =
use OF either aeterminod ike In" virtulus
lEtU, To avoid through suicide I'll, ills If lie |
give you, then, rs M hon - advice BY IL!
cans take the S'r chnine--3ci..y :" qucii :
action, your death "oui be is, bal iul. ynl,
would avoid tn" couvu!si,ns, and cuu,orliGr,
ana suit' rings producet - :, part % your p..,.'
ing away By LeIlrium tr"ncnS Hnd what i fat.
better, save yourself, and family, a9G friend,
mat long continued anxiety. and mortiicntiol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

The Attorney General is 10 recep. of advoes
from Mississippi to the effect that Governor
ames is averse to arming the citizens for the
reason that it would produce great exctemep'.
Latest advlces report everything quiet and or
dery throughout the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13
~ III T. EE'aZ 20 DEHG.

| hereby inform the owners of hor:es il Alex
andria and vicinity that have io7 sale =. 81 cts
bottle RI MhDi for the prevailing horse
disease, which mas beon tried with unvarying
success in the st.b ,es Of the express companies
and livery stables of New York city. Also DIS
MERCHANTS of various kinds. 10 bo used il
stab les for the prevention Of tho disease.
SAMUEL. II. LUST,
&C l5-lw NE cor King K Washington st=.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

The fortunate financial condition of France is
illustrated by statement by NJ. Leon Say,
Minister OF Finance, that on recently a0nounc-
log an issue OF five per cent. Treasury bonds,
repayable 10 five years, there was such de-
maud that he had to stop the process in order
keep: within the limit fixed by the law. He
bad lowered the interest to - per cent, and
the demand, though slackened, had not
stonnedr 49,. - ...-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13
stopped.

10 his address at the Christian county, KY,
fair last week, MIR. Jefferson Davis incidentally
said: II am steering as clear as cao of all
political questions. | have shaken hands with
politics. It politics have gone to the dogs,
give them to the dogs"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

wheels OF the sleeping car passing over -,
right lee ab3u' SIX inches ab,vr h,. aosf.
cruStlng 1t 50 nearly of that the fact and ,nlf.
were left hanging only by the skin. II w..s
also dragged sa:n. % ar 81 yar,.,. r,,.i,l,
larthHr, aud The grca''r pnrtIrn -; his r3s hi;.,
literally tore. from hi body acl III head ami
forehead badly ga-he,:, ana possibly the .ku..
broken
Capt. } ,hn \ } .ocs. the cou ,u..or. took
the Woundct man Oh board, did all he could T.
alleviate his sutf.riags aud took him t, Char
lottc>vit'e, wh"r" the entire medical acliy f
the UhEcr>lty attendat hiss, and ampurarrI
the |. Jurci int' aud rendered such 9TH a.
sIstance as surgical xii! suggested with. how
ever, hu' h,tle hope Of saving his hir. -L.ulrh
Jarq RpuJiicaM
Hon Alexander Mackenzie, The C.ns,;;an
premier, in an address at Sarna. yesterday
expr> ssed cDngra. ulations upon the improve
tone exhibited by the United SAFES govern.
meot 10 relation ~ commercial r"ctnruc;.v. r..
gretlDg that the recent neeoliaiynS hal TEN
pOrarl!y failed
Atvlccs from China to the S'h u'tino Say
that iore 'nerS 10 tic Moth arr ulotbcd when
ever opportunity offers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

General W. +. Bartlett, president of the
Powbatan Iron Company OF. Richmond, who
was recently nominated by the Democrats OF
Massachusetts, for the position of lieutenant
governor, has deolined the nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

The Bulletin of the Iron and Steel Associa
ton is officially informed that the prcprietors
of eight furnace stacks nave contracted with
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company to manufacture pig iron upon the
terms recently submitted by the company to
the furnacemen OF the Schuylkl Valley. All
these stacks arc expected to be 10 blast by the
middle or end of the month. They have an
average annual capacity cf eight thousand tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

!, An agreement has been drawn up between
Nicaragua, Guatemala and Salvador looking to
the formation of a National Government. Il
is not known whether Costa Rica add Honduras
will join it. The news from Colombo Indicates
that peace has been restored 10 the Republic,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

Newark, n. D., which held municipal cleo.
ton yesterday, fell 10 With the general drift, the
Republican Mayor being elected by 5000 ma
Jorlty, gain OF about 5000 as compared with
last municipal election. OH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

REMAkKS.-The market for Wheat i active
for prlme and choice lot:, with light receipts ;
offerings Of 9l2 bushels, with sales Of u good
whte lot at l2O, and red ii: 10 Tor strictly prime
There were no offerings of Corn on Change to-
day, and good samples are in demand. Oats
are hrfn sales III -, With light offerings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

Steamer Lady OF the Luke, Norfolk, to f A
Reed
Steamer Pilot Boy, Curriomnn, to Shinn l. Co.
Schr jus Phelps Rockwell, for Wa.hinc.un
~ Schr Father y Son, james river, 10 Smoo. i
Perry.
Schr Lockwood, for Washington.
Schr Kate G;tFJrd, Portland, BY unmpshre
and B fillmore Coal Go.
Schr Ruton, J.rsey City, by American
Coal Co.
Schr 6 E Young, Boston, by American Coal
Company.
Schrs d NJ Anthony, Mary d Farr and
Satterwai: from GEORGETOWN
MEMORANDA
Schr Mary Ella, for this port sailed from
Windsor, n. 5 9TH.
~ Scnr Hu:.t for this Tort, sailed from
Phi!sdephis llth
Schr Henry Parker, New York, for Wash
ington.
ochr T Stone, hence, ut Boston llth
cchr II hunt for this port, cleared NJ Phil
adelphia 18th.
LAUNCHED
Schr NJ Bird, which ms been op the ways
q! the ship ysrd. WAS launches this morning,
and will load ut once or Matnrz,s, Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13
CITY COUNCIL.

The first regular meeting OF the City Coun-
Gil, since the summer recess, was held last
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

Leeshurg, Get be- Oh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-13

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD CoM
PASY SUIT. The suit Instituted 10 the u. 5.
Court against the Chesapeake aud Ohio Rail
road Company for receiver, au Injunction,
and tor foreclosure of the first mortgage, has
the effect of excluding all other separate suits
against the property Of that corporation. All
proceedings by any other creditors will have to
be taken 10 the pending SUIT aud the rishts of
the parties will be Irrigated and settled in il.
This will prevent great multiplicity Of suits.
The proceeding will be for the receiver to col
lect all the property Of the company, aud when
the court DEGREES it the road viii be sold. All
creditors will then be required to produce and
prove their claims in this suit, and comm
sioner will determine who are to be paid and
the priorites IN which the payments are to be
paid
The litigation will probably be long and
tedious one, and the probable result will be
that the road will be purchased by the first
mortgage bondhoIders of the Chesa peake and
OHIO Railroad Company. Who holds those
bonds and who will ultimately become the
owner Of the road is yet to be seen.
Yesterday 10. Lime Stern, esq in behalf
of James Lyons, surviving trustee in the mil
lloD-dollar deed of 1854. filed bill prayiq.
that the said trustee aud the beDe6ciaries IN.
der the said deed be made parties to the suit,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-01
OBITUARY.
General BENJAMIN Roberts,

Oeneral benjamin hoDeTLSs
His many friends throughout the country and
old army associates will be panied to learn of the
death In this city at $50 O'Clock on Friday even
ing last, fpleuro-pneumonia, of General Benja-
min Roberts, United States army. He was a ma
tive Of Vermont, and was graduated from the U.
S. Military Academy July l, 1885; served on
1851; was promoted first lieutenant OF the First
Dragons July 81, 1887, and resigned January %,
1889, to follow the profession OF civil engineer;
praeticed law from 1913 to 1916; was lieutenant
colonel of the Iowa militia from 1874 to 1916; was
IeapPointed first lieutenant of the Mounted Rifles
May q, 1916, and served in the war with Mexico
o; skirmish Of Puente del Medic, March "A; baltic
Of CeTro GOrdo. April II and Is; skirmish Of San
Juan del los LlanOs, August I; battle Of Oontre-
ras, August 10 and 20; battle Of Cherebuseo, Au-
gust 70; stormiDg OF Chepultepec, September ID;
assault and capture Of the City OF Mexico, Sep
TENDER 10 and IA. 1897: was promoted captain OF
the Mounted Rifles February 10, lS47; breVetted
major September Is, 1s47, for gallant and merito-
rious conduct in the battle OF OhepuItepec, No
Yember "A, lS47; was brevetted lieutenant colonel
for gallant and meritOrlOus conduct in the action
with the enemy at Matamoras, November q, and
is47. = '->''' -
After the close of the war with Mexico the
Legislature Of Iowa voted him q sword for SER
vices rendered during that struggle. During the
late rebellion General Roberts was intrusted with
many important commands. He was brevetted
colonel February q, 1852 for gallant conduct at
the battle of Valyerde, New Mexico and brf0a-
died his command at the battle Of Cedar Noun
tain, Va. On the 18th OF July, 1852, he was
appointed brigadier general, and was breVeted
major general March Is, 1855, for gallant and
neritorious services rendered during the war. His
name was placed on the retired list Of the army
in December, 1870.
from his late residence yesterday afternoon at
o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-01
THE LENTAL SEASON.
Regulations for its Proper Observance

heBulaIlons Tor Its Proper Observance.
Ash Wednesday, the first day OF Lent. falls on
the 10Th Of February. The following regulations
Tor the observance Of the fast in the Archdiocese
Of Baltimore (which includes the District of Co
lumbia) have been issued by Archbishop Bayley:
First. All the faithful who have coupIeted
their tWenty-hrst year are, unless IeRitimately
dispensed, bound to observe the fast of Lent
Second. They arc to make only one meal a day
excepting Sundays.
Third The meal allowed on fast days is not to
be taken till about noon.
Fourth. Flesh meat and fish are not to be used
at the same meal during Lent.
Fifth. A small refresbment, commonly called
COLLATION., is allowed in the evening, 70 exceed
the fourth part Of an ordinary meal.
Sixth. IL is permitted to use bread butter
hsh at the COLLATION..
Seventh. General usage has made it lawful to
take IN me morning some warm liquid as tea,
6OHee, or thln chocolate made with water, and o
mOuthful OF bread.
Eighth. Necessity and custom have authorized
ing permitted food.
Ninth. The following persons are exempted
from the obligations OF fasting: Persons under
tEentS-one years Of age, the sick, nursing women
these Eho are obliged to do hard labor, ali who
through weakness cannot fast without great
prejudice TO their health
Tenth. By dispensatiOn the use of flesh mat
VIII De allowed At all meals on Sunday, and once
8 DAY on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, with the exception of HOLY Thurs
day and the secUnd and last SATURDAYS OF Lent
Eleventh. The faithful are reminded that be-
sides the obligation Of fasting by the Church
this holy season Of Lent should be in an especial
manner q time Of earnest prayer, Of sorrow for
sin, seelusiOn from the world and its amusements
and Of generous almsgiEing.
Twelfth. The PaSchal tyne extends from the
first Sunday Of Lent TIL Trtnity Sunday, during
which time all Catholics who Fave attained the
use Of reason are bound to maze confession Of
their sins; and, When permitted ~ their con-
fessors to receive Holy Communion. A child at
the age OF seven years is considered bound by the
Law OF e61lsssion. Parents should take nosl Zee Of
this fact,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-01
The Survivors Of the War of 1912.

To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: At the clese Of the last session of Congress
very liberal bill, providing pensions for the sur
viYing soldiers and widows of deceased soldiers Of
the war Of 1872 without regard to term of SERVICE
passed the House Of Representatives without a
dissenting voice, was sent to the Senate and by
the Senate referred to the Committee on Pensions
Of that body. This BILL among other things was
designed to cover the cases Of those old soldiers
who had not served the time required by law
under the present pension act, and who were
therefore excluded from the benefits of this act
although many OF these old soldiers had served
within few days Of the time required by law.
Some Of these old soldiers and widows Of deceased
soldiers are now struggling, not only with the in
fiTmities Of old age, but are in measure depend
eut upon private bounty for the necessaries of
life. President Grant in his last annual mes
sage, has recommended these old soldiers and
widows to the care and protection OF the National
Government and every consideration Of justice
and patriotism demands prompt action on the
part Of Congress for their speedy relief Num-
bers Of these old soldiers and widows have died
since the last meeting OF Congress, and but few
are now LEFT TO enjoy pension from Government.
The most acceptable gilt that q generous and
grateful nation can present to these old soldiers
and widows would be the speedy passage Of this
Committee. Is there no United States Senator
who will call up this bill and urge its prompt and
immediate passage as q measure OF relief for
these old national defendersH Or viii Congress
allow the grave 10 close over the last surviving
member Of these old soldiers without cOmpensa-
tion for military services rendered the nation up
wards Of sixty years ago? Surely not. It is the
will and desire Of every American patriot that
these old soldiers and widows should be provided
for with the least possible delay and we are sure
that no more popular and acceptable measure
could be adopted by Congress than q prompt and
speedy passage of the bill now lying on the table
Of the Senate Committee on Pensions.