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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24
AIEX ANDRTA g AZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERIISER

before the war, the superintendent had said il
all talked and none listened. no one would hear
what was going on.
1t was announced that j.. NJ Stewart. John
Lambdin, Josiah Ford, aud Mike Smith we're
dominated for Council.
Walter l.. Penn was then nominated by ac
camation for Mapis' rate
The office Of Constable WIS next in order
Harrison d ayton, coIored, was nominated.
Several others were nom mated
The Chair stated that as this officer had t.
give Il boud of 81 900 he hoped no one would
allow his name TO be used who was unable tn
furnish the bond and thus bring discreli upor
the party; aud he would cnterau the nomina
ton Of 40 one who was unable to comply will
this law.
A voice-Oh, there's 20 money in that
Several found il impossible 10 accept the Of.
fee, having other and more important duties
Some one said there was no one 10 nomina
too.
Drayton said he had been nominated.
The Char obviously Informed him Of the
81 900 bond.
Drayton-Sar, suppose had | been unable
you Of that jact
Drsy'ou was declared in nomination.
Z. y. Supple was nominated.
The Iellers were gone, others were appoint.
cd, and Drayton, colored received the uomi,
uation by vote Of % to IA for Supple
.Beckley here announced that he had seen
Mr.. Stewart, who had consented to run
Adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

DIsoRDERTY MEETIyG.- AT All Independent
meeting in Richmond, last Monday niuut.-
the Radicals have Independents in every cry
in the Stale, now-during Mr.. Popham's
speech a man 10 the crowd said:
"Bah VIVA did you nppoS KELLEY f1r?"
In an instan, there wa confv,i,u o. tie
right Of the stand. Smith men and Cnrr,pr.
loa men grappIcd with each other. The crowd
swaycd TO ami fro tor 4 moment Then several
policemen rushed in; then there was srrurg'e
where the Voice was FIST heard. The crow,
grew more and more disturbed.
The Srapping Of a pistol Was heard and the
crowd DIVIDED. One part moved with great
alacrity toward- tie sou hrrn door OF the hail.
another part rushed towards The door l,a.jag
into the station house. Those who were seated
on the wind siilS (monopoliz ng the Sma
amoun of fresh air avallab;ej seemed n ll,
thinking themselves, took to th'ir heels An!
made a. the doors. 4 great tide Of masculine
humanity surgcd against the door lcaiing i;lo
the station house When the policemen ap.
peareI there with three prisoners the AFTER
could hardly force their way out ~ for the
distinguished gentlemen on the sand. D. ic
with Il cane aud glossy silk hat was g. !. r.
excited. There vas indeed cause /, + al nm.
In crowi Of Thousand if one Ma. hr.,
another is apt 10 follow suit aud all VIII are
armed, aud can stop loug enough, yep away and
mu.h harm NAY b. doGc.
Alter few minutes calm was RESI- red in
the hail. The ranks OF the auditors " re H.
formed, but they were thinner than before.
Some who rctr, ed never returned 10 It., Il |,
to see how many were dead or wounded or to
iearI which side had Won he victory
The mcn arrested we're Thomas lIoi!oran.
Henry Rh"des ard Peter Murrhy. By SON.
1t is doubted it they were the offenders. \
.questlou was raised IA 10 whether he snap.
ping heard was occa>loncd by IL mar stepping
on a match or by some elaw RULING the tris
ger OF pistol. For all prac ica purposes it
was The latter.
Mr. Pnpham ro1cud.d his speech in peace
RjcLmo'M Dlp,ttch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.

Correspondence o; the Alexandria Gazette. !
BALTIMORE Nay 23.-rhe Ccutcnnas,rr.
vice held Oh Sabbath, was an occasion Of the
proiouudcs, iner.st. Dr. John Lanahan real
the minutes of the Conference held JUS, one
huldrei years ago. Bishop Simpson made Il
tremendous speech, rcvIr wing the history OF
the church.
The disnterratio3i-,s who were trying l.,
break up the Virginia Conference, and % par
eel ii OUT d The as urC ground Tor the Wr>t
Virginia and i fillmore Conference. wa, de
!earel overwhelmingly, with scarcely dissent
in vote.
Hen. G.. &. Rounl s,ood Is Elrpinia lis =
man Mir. Round i, making tue impression
in the Conference.
There is a strons feeling il favor Of trans
fcrriug Washington and TIL: Winchester DE-.
trct to the Virginia Conference. This wouil
make grand Conference. So mote it be. h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

To- MoRRCw.-"Oncem more unto the breach,
dear friends, once morc' though an old, Is
not an inappropriate battle cry Tor the hour
which is upon U.s. Again and again have tue
black cohorts of Radicalism sursed upon us,
and again and again have they been thrown
back from our: serried phalaux, broken aud IN
confusion. We had fondly hoped that lual
rout had beer given them, and that never
more would they dare to face US upon the held;
but we had overlooked the fact that IN the
midst of our Owl most there were those to whom
principles we're as nothing 10 comparison with
office, and whose self conceit and inordinate
vanity we're continually whispering that 1t were
better to rule in hell than serve 10 Heaven.
It is against these men that, to morrow, we
must fight, once more, the battle of constltu-
tional liberty. It may seem bombastlc to dig
ulty by such a name, mere municipal election,
but when it is remembered that it is the pre-
limuary skirmish of the great presidential con-
test, our words will not appear i'll chosen. Upon
the result of that presidential contest depends
our dearest rights. Ii we are successful III 1t,
tism, or 20 ,arism. No more will the black man
be the sole object Of Congressional prediction,
or civil rights bills strive to force him into our
social assemblies, or his children into our
schools; no more will the footprint OF a hlreliDg
soldiery pollute our soil, or the CLEAN OF bay
o1ets overawe our legislatures; 20 more Will
partisan judges hurry off innocent men to dis
tant prisons, or military tribunals "orgauized
to CONVICT" revcl in blood; peace will spread
her broad wings over our laod, and every man,
white or black, will lie down under his own
vine and Fix tree with 40 one TO make him
afraid" 1t is as we'll that the mask has been
throwu off now; for when the victorious hosts
Of Democracy gather to celebrate the regenera-
ton of our land; When the banner of the con-
stitution floats once more, 10 triumph; and
the glad shouts of rejoicing myrlads, like the
thuuders Of heaven, strike terror iuto the hearts
of our would be oppressors then no discordant
notes will be waited upon the gale, but the
men who desert.as nCyY, in the day of battle,
will be driven back with scorn and loathing
into the company they have sought, and for
which they are best suited, and their hypo-
critical professions of repentance and pteous
cries for the crumbs of Office, will be, alike,
UNDECIDED. Let, then; every true Conserva-
tive grid up his loins for the fight; let him re.
oice that the men who, for years, have dis
lracted our councils with their petty malice
and selfsecking ''patriotism," are no longer
in our camp, but have gone over to the enemy
to disturb him as they have disturbed US; and
let him give the day to his country, rousing
his ueighbor to the Importance Of the occasion
aud combating the sophism by which the
weak have been misled; and when the day
shall have closed, victory will have perched
upon our banners, and We shall have earned
the right to be congratulated by our brethren
throughout the land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

Passengers who arrived at Havana yesterday
from Vera Cruz report that for four days be-
fore the steamer sailed no railway train and
no correspondence of any kind had been re-
ceived from the Capital, all communications
being interrupted. The rebellion seemed to
be assuming alarming proportions. 1t was re.
ported that the President of the Supreme
Court had gone to the United States, and
that President Lerdo was preparing for the sale
OF his property 10 case of disaster. These
reports appear to be exaggerated, but the grav
ity of the situation 10 the southern portion Of
the country cannot be dou bted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

We are informed, and our knowledge Of the
high character of the gentlemen alluded, leads
us to credit the information, that majority Of
the respectable portion Of the Radical party of
the city, those who are Republicans from priu-
ciple, and who have some interest IN the honor
and welfare of the community 10 which they
reside, will not lend themselves to the present
attempt of disappointed boilers from the Con-
scrvaive party to foist themselves into office
by the aid of negro votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

The grand celebration of Queen Victoria
birthday commenced at Petersburg, III this
State, last night with an enthusiastic welcome
meeting. Addresses by tho Mayor, prominent
citizens and clergy, and responses by British
settlers, were delivered. The banquet to-day
will be on magnificent scale. A congratu'a-
tory cable telegram was scut to Lord Derry ttor
presentation to Queen Victoria. British flags
are fyipg, aud there is general enthusiasm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

At public meeting in Richmond last Mon
day night, Mr. CabelI made a speech 10 which
he said, abiding to the Independent move
ment which the Radicals, with the assistance
of few persons who have heretofore been half
way Conservatives, have commenced 10 all the
cities of the State, ''he saw in this so called PEG.
pies movement the Radical serpent in dis
guse, aud he warned his hearers to beware of
it. AS defeated candidate himself he appeal
ed to them to be true to their party"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

The House OF Representatives, yesterday,
passed the Naval Appropriation bill. after
striking out the provisions for the reduction of
the pay of naval officers, for the reorganization
of the Marine Corps and the abolition of GER
tain navy yards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

Let every Conservative, Tor this time at least,
forget personal aoimosity, and vote the straight
ticket. If there be any real cause for differ
ences in the party, it can be removed hereafter
BY party action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

Most of the Conservatives placed upon the
Council tickets BY the Radicals of Petersburg
have published cards announcing that their
names were put there without their knowledge,
and refusing to serve if elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, MAY "a, 1875.

As election tickets have been printed with
the intention of deceiving the Conservatives,
every member of that party should thoroughly
il spect the ticket he intends voting before de-
posting it in the ballot box to- morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

Thore was large attendance, at the Cen
tenpial Exhibition yesterday. On Mooda!
there were -, 800 paying visitors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

On the evening Of the I'D inst CJS" mich,
infant daughter OF II. ani Mary e. .,', t,Ac
aged 10 months. Gs.- Fuher" ts snn,s ,o.u4J.-
place from the residence Oh "e' p'
row morning, ut III . clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

BAD ACCOUNTS FROM THE WHEAT.-W e
regret very much to say that the reports from
the wheat crop in this section of the State are
very discou,asing from the attacks both of tie
fly aud the rust-the latter having attackei he
wheat in the couutics bordering on the"lowct
Rappahannock. A few weeks ago The wheat
was 10 king magnif1ently 10 all the surrounding
cou1try, aud farmers were counting on large
crops. \ gen,l.man from Orange says that
wheat fields there are baIly cut up. We hear
that in King George the fly has also conl-
N need is depredations, which IS also true as
to Spotsyivania 10 certain sections. iu Essex
the rust has set in.-Fi,lg. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

The next aunual Convention Of the Kappa
Alpha Fraternity will be held in Richmond,
Va, on Thursday, June 29h, 1876.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

A violent rain and snow storm Of twenty four
hours duration, that did great damage, is re.
ported at Denver Colorado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24
CITY COUNCIL.

A regular semi-monthly meeting OF the City
Council was held last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-24

A WARNTNG'To BATHERS. 1t has loog been
kucwl that 1t was i! jul!clous ior anyone to 90
nto he water to bathe JUS! after eating full
meal, but it is not 80 wei known that the prac
tice may result 10 death. This latter tact seems
10 have been demonstrated by the recent death
10 bath 10 Bristol ENGLAND, OF by thirteen
years old. He had ueeer had f., and is be-
iieved to have beeu in perfect health. When
found 10 the water the crown Of his head was
jnst above the surface, and he was standing 10
i. stopping position with his face just. undcr the
wafer. At the place where he was the water
was only, three teet four iuch@s dscp,-while the
b IS height was tourteet nine inches. The
temperature Of the water Was scventy-SX de-
"-ces. The medlcai testimony disclosed the
fact that the deceased had eaten heartily be-
iurc entering the wafer or at least he had not
given his food time to digest. He had vomi-
G large quantity Of f,od, and when found
his mouth .:ud throat were full. The opinion
vas expressed 10 the medical testimony, and
endorsed b. the verdict of the jury, that death
resulted IRON epilepsy, brought Oh by the dam
gerous practices. OF entering the water imme
daely after eating meal. i
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-09-11

The Kara Georges have certainly had
a.nooie and peculiar history; but it is
not probable that they will succeed in
again getting power into their hands
Their efforts are at Sreseut source of
great emharrassmen: TO Prince Milan
and the Ministry surrounding him. If
Milan should fail, perhaps the Ssrvians
might call on the Kara Georges 10 ave
them; bat in this they would, doubtless.
be guided by the opinions Of Russia.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-09-11
Emma Abbott and II. Gounod

Can see NJ GoQnod Z" The ques-
toner was Emma Abbott, who, unac-
companied, and without a letter of in
PRODUCTION. rang the bell of NJ Gounod' :
residence in London. The servant
banded her . card with blanks 10 ill
up. on which Was printed "yeur name, /"
. residence, by whom introduced" :"
etc. Miss Abbott handed the card back
20 the servant
Il don't want to sign that Ivan. to
see NJ. Gounod"
the stairs. u proceeded from Nine
Weldon, NJ. Gounods self-constituted
guardian. What do you want?"
Miss Abbott ran up the stairs. q
want to see NJ. Gounod and sing to him
am an American girl"
You cannot sing. child" said Nine
Weldon, 'aud you cannot see N. Gou-
nod
''Oh l can. can sing the Jewel
Song IN Faust. Won't yoa please hear
me."
Il say. child, repeated Nine. Weldon,
severely. you cannot sing, there is only
one person living who can sing that
song"
"Oh :" said Miss Abbott. "you mean
Patti"
PATTI" with II shrug.) Patti is
nothing but u music box--she can't
sing"
Then you mean Nilsson Z"
Nilsson! No! Her voice : worn
out long ago"
"Who can it be, then !" and Miss Alb
bott's eyes expressed her curiosity.
1T Is myself Nine. Weldon"
cob, Mrs. Weldon" won't you please
sing IT for me I l would so like to hear
you"
Nine. Weldon led the way to the pi-
ano. She sang, and Miss Abbott ap.
plauded.
Now, Mrs. Weldon, you shall hear
me sing" And suiting the action to
the word, Miss Abbott began the Jew
el Song" She had proceeded but few
bars, when Nine Weldon tried to stop
her. There, there. child, stop; you
cannot sing Suddenly voice from
the top of the next flight OF stairs called
tut VclIbu. WHO nANe YOU got
theres" Before Nine. Weldon could
.,tsiy, Nil -NbDUss onop past ucr ana
up the stairs. "Oh, NJ. Gounod, it is
l, Emma Abbott. an American girl, aud
i want to sing for youl
Mime. Weldon had followed her up
tho stairs aud tried to stop her.
She cannot sing M. Gounod. and l
want her TO 30 away
"She shall not go away" replied Gou.
nod. land she shall sing"
He then seated himself At the piano.
and began the accompaniment. He
played it as Miss Abbott had never
heard it played. She began the song.
Mme. Weldon again tried to stop her.
bat Gounod forbade her interrupting.
He said Miss Abbott shall not leave
the house till she has sung the song"
He again commenced the accompani-
mcnt and told Miss Abbott to sing.
Uttering an inward prayer. she obeyed.
1t was fsvorite opera. and she threw
into tn soag all her power and feeling.
Wheu she concluded her eyes were full
of tear 6ouuod rose from the piano
aud took her by both hands. He said:
Miss Abbott. you have sung my song
better than ! ever heard it sung" He
then took from drawer an elegantly
bound copy of Faust. MY child" said
he. II want you TO accept this from
me- Seating himself at his table, be
took pen and wrote in the frontispiece;
TO MISS EMMA ABBOTT,
FROM CHARLES GoUNoD.
In token of Miss Abbott's singing for
him, this day. the Jewel Song from
it sung CHARLES GoUNop.
Chicago Tr!5ar-
New-York tribune., 1876-03-10
TIE BARMORE WILL.
CHARGES THAT PEIJURED TESTIMONY WAS UsEI
BEFORE SURROGATE HUTCHINGs-MR. ELDRIDGEs
EXPLANATION.

CHARGES THAT PERJURED TESTIMONY WAS USED
BEFORE SURROGATE HUTCHINGs-MR. ELDRIDGEIs
EXPLANATION.
In the SurrOgate's Court on Wednesday hear
ing was had ON tue motion made on benalf OF Mrs J. .
bridge to remove Moses b. Maclay collector OF the
BarnOre estate her counsel John McKeOn claiming that
the decision Of surrogate Hutchings-hat the will Of the
late MI Bar1nore was obtained by fraud aud undue in1u
enceestabbshed that Mr.. Macay unfit person 10
have charge OF the estate during the litigation The pro-
ceedncs the Surrogate when the will contested
we're adduced and especially the deposition Of Thomas
4. Ardes that Mr.. BarmOro insane. The motion
was opposed by g Eash Ira Rhafer, Maclay & Madge
Titus B. Eldrideo had that Arlies resided In
Canada and he was only discovered by accident II Is
claimed that his deposition Is worthless, IL OBJ
taned by fraud and he purpOsely removed Ia Can
ada An affidavit Of Mrs. Eldridge also produced,
giving tie residence of Ardes. On the last hearing
before the Surrogate Mr. Edrdge produced deposition
taken before Henry J. Mills at Newark Dee o 1879
in which Peter Mason gave evidence which regarded
"A almost conclusive against the will IL II claimed
by counsel for the will that Mason Is q hcti-
tlous person. and Mr. Mills, II is said, has ideuti-
fed Peter Byrnes, who has been client OF Mr.
Eldridge as Mason" Mason introduced 10
Mills by Thomas Green, who at one time asserted
that he knew atOu and aferward denied IT. Mr. shafer
offered Green OOOO to produce Mason. but he made
reply 1t is charged that this periured deposition.
aud that Messrs Green and Eldridge united in
conspiracy set aside BarmOres viii NJ the instance OF
her daughters husband Titus B. Edridge. Tho depo-
eition of Henry A. Wheeler also used I'm the contest
before the Surrogate n contained statements TO justify
setting aside the viii similar TO those contained In
Masons deposition. An affidavit by Wheeler was
presented on Wednesday, In which he states
that although le signed the deposition, lie
never swore 70 II; that 1t is false through
out and was cOncocted by himself and Eldrdge. FL
drdges letters in regard To tie matter also pro-
duce In one OF these be To pay yOn money he
fore the commission il executed would he show u
bribery" He also cautions lin IN the fear that of
the Barmore gang" may visit Philadelphia and get
statements from him which may be misrcpTesented.
Wheeler in one Of his letters asks TO be posted saying
that he does not wish 10 be "ketched" In letter
Eldrdse wrote: You could come over On the evening
train and come my house, and no woud know It,"
The hearing on the motion not concluded.
Mr.. Eldrdge was called upon by reporter Of TnL
TRIBUNE ut his Office No. ASS Broadway, yesterday,
| He made th9 following statements
Mr. Wheeler vac Barm0ies oonddani for years, aud in
soInc way he dspeased Robert Maciay BannUrC's sol
aw. Wheeler formerly wss ia the ice business, having
New-York tribune., 1876-03-10
NEW-JERsEY LEGISLATURE.
RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE RESPECTING CoRRUP
TON AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN WEST


RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE RESPECTING CORRUP-
TON AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN WEST
HuBOKEN.
TRENTON, y. j., March 9.-In the Senate to-
day Mr. silverthorn from Warren to question of
privilege He said that publication had been made IN
one Of the newspapers charging him with writing TO
man stating that ihe sheris bill eiusing fees) could be
defeated for $500. He denied the charge, and de
manded an investigation.
Gen Schultz offered resolution requesting the Judi
eiary Committee investigate these charges. with power
10 send for persons and papers
Mr. Hopper introduced bill TO authorize corporations
10 bonds not exceed twice the amount Of their
CAPITAL, which referred
The BIZ respecting savings banks debated and
ordered TO third reading. Tue Senate refused 10 put
new restrictions on the old Institutions.
In the House preamble and resolutions offered
depOTing the cOrTUptOns in office at Washington, and
calling for punishment without regard TO position. and
laid over until Tuesday.
Mr. Rabe Offered BIZ to locate the Deaf and Dumb In
stitutiOn at Trenton in the building lately used by the
Soldiers Chdrens Home instead Ot at NewBrunswlck,
as provided fOr in another bill. Referred
bill was introduced 10 readiust the assessments Ia
West Hoboken by three dsinteresed persons TO be ap
pointed by the Governor.
general bill WAS introduced for the formation Of
light companies which allows any numher of persons,
not less than l3, 10 fOrm company under certain
strictOus.
New-York tribune., 1876-03-10
TIE ASSEMBLY.

To-day being general order day the follow
ing bills were considered in Committee O1 the Whoe
Amending tho Charter of New-York with reference to
the Department OF Public Parks. The question pending
was on Mr.. Forsters motion to reduce the Department
10 one head Mr. FORSTER said he understood Mr. Whit
son. who was absent, wanted TO Ue heard on the bill
He therefore moved that progress be reported Agreed
to.
The House then proceeded 10 vote nominating Candi
dates ior Regents Of the University The Rev Dr. A. G.
George Ot OnOndaga County was nominated by %
Republicans. ErstUs Corning OF Albany was nominated
by 50 Democrats, w. L. BOstwick nominated by one
Rcpub!iean- MIR. ONein. The Rev. Dr. A. G, George WAS
declared nominated To fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of the Rev. VIM. H. Goodwin. The roll was then
again called to nominate q candidate u MI the vacancy
caused by death of OratOG &. Warner W. L. Bostwck
of TOmplns County was nominated by 6l Republicans,
Daniel Beach of Schuyler County was nominated by 90
Democrats, Henry Ward Beecher was nominated by
Murphy, Democrat OF kew-IOTk; WIN. L. BOstwiCA was
declared nominated.
The Senate then entered the Assembly Chamber and
took in front Of the Speakers desk The Clerks Of
the respective Houses read the nomination made by each
House, when II was found that majority IN each had
nominated the Rev Dr. A. g. George and the Hon. VIM.
J.. Bustwick these gentlemen were declared elected
by the President of the Senate.
The Eena then retired.
Adjourned.