davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23
NORTH BOUND. Mail Train. Express.

at Washington, passengers make close con
nection with ell the lines to and from the North
and West; at Danville, daily, with South
and Southwest; at Lynchburg twice daily, to
Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans. Arkansas and
Texas, and at Gordonsville and charlottesville,
By Mail Train, with Ches. s. Ohio K. K. East
and West Twice daily connections to Rlch-
mond.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave w ashington daily, except Sunday, al
1866 g. M, Alexandra at 8.35 q. M, arrive al
Strasburg 440 p. m. Leave Strasburg at 6.o5
q. M, and get to Alexandra at $50 p. m.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and Main
Line, with Mail Train only, leaving Washing
ton 7.55 g. M, Alexandria 8.35 g. M.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS ram through with
out change 6et,oeen Baltimore and Nea0 Orleans,
via Lynchburg, East Tennessee and Atlanta
line leaving Baltimore at 600 o.. m. Also
Sleepers between Baltimore and Lynchbuig
from Baltimore lG. 10 y. m.
Passenger trains between Alexandria and
Baltimore run only by way of Washington, and
without change.
Through tickets to Florida, and al the South
and West, by the many dit!erer; lines at lowest
rates. g. j. FOREACRE fen. Manager
T M BROADUS G. T. a. feb II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23
Aktanoria @a5ett&
THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH %.
To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette;
MANASSAS, Va, March o. 1876.


SIR.-The article copied by you from the
Manassas Gazette 10 your issue Of the 2lst inst.
entitled, "Shall mob law rule 10 Manassas is
an uuwarrented outrage 90 some OF the best
ci,iz Us Of the place, and is well understood
here as a desperate effort to break down the
temperance movement. The article is false IN
nearly every particular and like it's author Is
beneath the contempt of al honest man. All
the parade of words about au Attempt to ln-
timidate tho lawful authorities, resistance. to
law, &C., is a cunning device to divert attention
from the real offender. Whiting himself who
backed by two prominent liquor dealers has
employed the ma esty OF the law to suppress
liberty of speech oy arrestlDg those who dared
to question bis official acts, and by personally
assautiog with his fist, Prof Will for express,
iDg his disapprobaton of bis proceedings; and
now Whiting is the most desplsed man IN all
this community BY every body not 10 some way
interested 10 the liquor traffic
ISAAC P. BALDWIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23
a DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE..

Having been appointed by the Corporation
Court OF the city of Alexandria as adm inistrator
of The estate OF John T. Evans, deceased, l
hereby give notice to sll parties indebted to the
estate to come forward at once and make pay
ment TO me. All parties having claims against
the estate will present them TO me dul y certified
for payment. l. o. UNEAL,
oc25-tf Admir- of John L. Evans, decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23

NEW GOODS-Receved TINS dAy nro0ms,
~ Brushes in great variety, Wlsp august
P Pu5vss Benson's Pills. Hemp GsnaFy S sna
Rape Seed Wizard Oil, Flsgg 5o ks!'Y BsI: as
White Pepper. Lsctopeptine Powell ,oet;c F KEN.
mere Bouquet Soap, Dursng's P RaeamS'N etirs
dy, Coopsr's Sheet Gelstne, P'e ps.rys FSrs
discovery Mt Eagle h E IfPs'' Americs, Shoe
TpEsy c0ogns sne choice ss Of H
Tooth, Nail and Shaving Brushes Brushes. anu
Rubber and Buffalo Dressing !CSSnasy eco.
TEB1G'5 LIQUID EXTRACT OF pr Pom COM
Il is composed of pure extract t o. r uS Sc,
bined with iron, qunine and heF0SH i re-
known for their tonic properties.
co toR b 'ssd L e ApDDfB;EATER BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23

TRUSTEE's SALE-At the request Of Cas- 8;
l. sius Augur, esq.,, the grantor in the deed OF
trust to me, dated Apri! It'll, 1871, recorded in
ber NJ No fo0 so os and t the dsed G h,
P, No. 4; folio 456, and for the, benefit OF the
creditor secured BY the said deeds OF h trust.
thority conferred by the said deeds, proceed to
sell at y O'CLOCK m on Jdat a tho M Msn
ket House, Alexandria, Va, by public auction,
ell that REAL ESTATE III in West YVES R End Fslr
bike. consisting of SIX LOTS OF GROUND,
with comfortable FRAME HOUSES thereon
and one VACANT LOT.
Terms of Sale: One fourth cash the residue
in six, twelve and eighteen months, with inter,
est secured by purchasers bonds, with personal
surety, and a deed of trust on the property sold.
Cost OF conveysncing to be paid by the pur
chasers A plat of the property will be e1hlo-
tied ut the sale. =,
Mr.. 'Augur, who lives near the property, wi !,
be pleased to exhibit the premises and lurnisn
all information concerning the same.
u. L. SMOOT, Trustee.
consent 10 the above g. AUGUR
fob Dd-t1h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23

TANAWHA SPLINT COAL.
We have just received consignment of the
above Coal, to which we invite the attention OF
consumers. 1t is pure and free from slate
ton is complete, leaving no cinders:
T. j. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
feb 10 Wharf and Yard foot of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23
GROCERIES,.

GROCERIES,.
w. A. JOHNSON
lSuccessor to johnson & Sherwood
GROCERY, LIQUOR, FEED AND COM
MISSION MERCHANT,
Northeast Corner Cameron and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
m- All orders from the country will receive
prompt and careful attention. Jan Zo-el
FORGE McBURNEY & SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GKOCE'
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROW N
STOUT.
Also, EASTERN and OTOAAC HERRING
and MACkEREL.
NOS, I66 AND 40 KING STREET,
Washington Hall Building,)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filed. NH 3l-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23
RvF A. Kerby, AuctiOneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE-Undera decree
u OF the Corporation Court of Ale1and =
aity, rendered at the June term, 1870 IN the
chsncery cause of John P. Emerson vs.. Charles
Shirley, shall offer for sale by bic auction
at i2 O clock NJ, on SATURDAY, April, 5 l5.E,
atreet in Alexsndria, Va, the said Shirley S
ONE,TWELFTH INTEREST IN A MA MA
FRAME HOUSE and LOT Of e GROUND EIs..
No. IA on the east side of Washington stree
between King and Prince, and the said Shir.
Lewis one twelfth interest in $50 ground rent
issuing out of the house and lot OF ground on
the east side Of Washington street. north OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Terms of Sale: Enough Of! the purchase mon.
ey in cssh to pay the costs of suit and expenses
Of sale; the residue in one, two and three years
with interest, secured by the purchas bonds
with personal surety and retention OF the titi !,
unit the whole of the purchase monsy shal
have been paid, Cost of conyeysncng to De
horne bv purchla4r. D. l.. SHOOT,
NH 16-ts Commissioner Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks office of the
Y Corporation Court OF the city ut AlcXan-
irla, on the lst day of March, 1876 George
Mason, executor OF Willis Henderson, plain
th VS.. John Ash, jr., defendant Action OF
debt.
Mem The object Of this suit is to recover Of
the defendant the sum of two hundred and ten
dollars, with interest from Septem Der 70, 1874.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according TO the act ol
Assembly, and the rules Of this Court, and 1t ap-
pearng by affidavit that ne is not q resident OF
this State, 1t is ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication Of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that y copy of this Or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gu
zettc, d newspaper published in the city OF AL
cxandria once week for four successive weeks,
and posted 1T the front door Of the Court House
- ''~ ' MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
Kent & Neale. p g. mar l-w4w
VIRGINIA: In the Clerks ptice of tho
Y Corporation Court of the city OF Alexan
dria, Oh the 18th day of February, 1876: b q
Haynes vs. II. V. Crandall and John Crandall,
partners, doing business under the style of
Crandal Brothers. Trespsss on the case.
Memo: The object OF THIS suit is to recover OF
the defendants the sum of tive hundred ard
sixty dollars with interest from October 2, 1875
and TO atLa.h and subj Jet TO the payment Ut tn
same their estate or debts due them in the city
# AeXsn
The defendants not having entered their
appearance and given security, according to
the act of Assembly and the rules OF this
Court and it appearing by affidavit That they
arc not residents Of this State, it is ordered that
the said defendants appear here within one month
after due publication of This order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests IN this suit
and that copy of this order be forth with insert
ed in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper pub
lished in the city of Alexandria, once week
for four successive weeks and posted at the front
door of the Court House of this city. A copy.
test: MORTON MAX +, Clerk.
n oh nd,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23

VIRGINIA, to wit: In the Circuit Court Of
Y Flirfsx county, March Rules, 1876. A.
Lydccker vs.. b. W heeler. In chancery.
Mem The object of this suit Is t. enforce the
lien of plant # jud gmcnt againsi the defendant
on real estate OF said defendant in the county OF
Fairfax.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
ant is q non resident ot the state of Virgins, it
is ordered that he appear within one month u
ter due publication hereof, and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest \ copy-teste.
+. ID. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Moore, D. q. NIB 9-"4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-23

deceased.
Take notice, That have appointed the 7th
day of April 1876 at my Office, in the town of
Brentsville. in the county of Prince William,
to execute the decree pronounced by the Circuit
Court of the said county on the 18th day OF Oc-
tober 1875. in the chancery suit of Luckett vs.
WAS directed to report what further debts were
due by the said estate and their priorities other
than those reported by him in his report dated
december 49, 1872, and also what assets are now
accessible to pay said debts, at which time and
place you are required to attend.
Given under 10y hand this Sd day of March,
1876. WIN. E. LIPSCOMB,
NH 6-W4W Comm'r. in Chancery
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.

BRIGHTER AND BETTER STATE OF FEELING
IN THE cITY-THE RAGE OF PEACEFUL DIS
CUssIoN.
With the happy change OF weather yesterday camc
. better and less ANXIOUS state Of feeling in the
public mind In regard to the results OF the election
For an entire week the condition OF suspense and
trouble was painful and wearisome to the last degree
Business had almost reached siandstil The outlook
was gloomy and uncertain, and there much bitter
Of thought one way the other in mems minds
With the bright sky appeared to come brighter and
cheerful state Of things The abnormal excite
ment OF the previous days as exhibited In
the unusual and eager crowds that Aocked
around the bulletin boards had considerably abated
A calm seemed to have come the much exercised
spirit OF the public Its pulse beat less feverish
equanimity and concentration OF attention A walk
along Broadway and visit the various prominent
hotels enough to that the period OF
high wrought excitement was subsding. The bulletin
boards in front OF the different newspaper Offices
still patronixed. but by greatly diminished crowds
There obstruction OF the streets and
sidewalks, as upon former days; bus nor cab
drivers reined up their fiery s,eeds In tho
middle Of the busy thoroughfarc crafty the impulse
of patriotic and pardonable curiosity; old and
firm gentlemen to be seen hobbling iranticaly
hthsr and thither from bulletin board 10 another
no cheering was heard oil tho air. and aiogether
tho and the atmosphere close putting
on their old timc looks.
St, though the visible tokens Of popular enerves-
were wanting, there was deep undercurrent
OF anxious ia the undecided aspect OF tho
question down South People had come in q great
measure 10 make up thor minds In one man.
ner another to the final result
There were those who, believing tho democratic
candidate had been honestly elected turned their eyes
toward the future with feeling Of resignation that
remedy for any fraud or egality would come IRON
the sober secoud thought Of the people, and that
tribunal would be found TO right the wrong II wrong
had been perpctratcd The disposition to be calm and
quietly await the settlement In sac and satisfactory
or such difficulties might threaten the sta.
bity OF republican institutions was mani
test all sides. Men who had hardly slept
a wink since the night oi election found
rest last evening There were fewer faces
betraying disquiet and nervous apprehension about
tho future and there seemed general awakening as
from prolonged and hideous nightmare. Never
the elastic and buoyant spirit OF tho American charac
ter better illustrated. In other lands
ton under like circumstances would be abroad
unsettled verdict of the ballot box would have
been rslegated for decision TO the sword. Happily
there IL an Unborn conviction in the minds Of Amer.
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
A SOUTHERN TRAGEDY.
From tho Jackson miss J Clarion

From tho Jackson (Miss) Clarion
On Wednesday last a colored man came to Wood.
vile with the information that Nj. William Sturdi.
want, his wife and three children (the Oldest thres
years and the youngest three weeks od) burned
up their house. Parties Immediately proceeded to
the spot, near Pcrrytown, about twepty-four miles
northeast OF Woodvie Just before arriving however,
other parties were met coming from tho scene who
gave information that two men, negroes, had con-
fcssed 10 the murder OF Mr. and hrs. Sturdvant and
firing the house. and that tho said negroes had already
expiated their crime, one by being shot
and the other hung Eye witnesses de.
scribe the scene a. most heartrendinG
anu defying description Only the charred stomach
and head remaining oil any OF tnem all their lower
trcmities being consumed The negroes who did thii
diabolical act were Charles Grggs and Wils Reed
Tho cause Is thought, by some, TO have bcen fol
M ncy. and others that they were murdered out Of
pure meanncss. Al any rate, the manner OF its per
petration surpasscs anything in the annals OF crime
that ever happened in wilkinson county. II Ia sup
posed that there are some others Implicated and thai
already two women have been arrested accessories
We are advocate of Judge Lynch, but really hang
Ing too good for those DEVILS and II they had been
burned IN the lire (which was slill ave) their
hesh instinct had created the verdict oil indignant
community would be, "Ssrved them rightn
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY NOVEMBER IT, s7s-rR1PLE

80 no existing act OF State Legislature can make elg
bic him who was not eligible the TIN OF November
last, nor can any ono be an eector who was not ap
pointed on that day. Tho States are authorized to reg
uatc the manner Of selection but the time and quad
cations are nxed by The constitution lt Is
needless 10 add that subsequent legislation
can make one quaiined on the 7th OF November who
was not qualhed ~ that time, any change sub
sequent 10 that date Of the condition OF the person
then disqualined refer back TO the date provided by
the constitution for the appointment OF qualified
persona IL follows necessarily where ive were TO
be elected on specific day named by the constitution
that the i've receiving the largest number Of votes and
who possess tho qualifications required by the consti
tuition are the electors by the power OF the consttu
ton itself
II vacancy existed. as by the death OF slector
qualified and elected the requisite day, might be
question whether State laws could ll the vacancy as
part OF the manner Of election; but there Is no
vacancy In Oregon or Vermont any more than there
would be II the name OF OF the electors the
puolican ticket had been the King OF Dahomey. Tho
REPUBLICANS ran but tour candidates for i've Offices
There were nine candidates, and fve OF them who had
the highest number Of votes elected the 7th
day OF November. xxx
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
WHAT BOYS FOUND IN ARKANSAS

fFrom the Arkans Traveller, Nov. IL
Last Friday. some boys hunting on Sab
Creek, about mile and halt from Salt Creek,
Sumner county, they saw the body OF a naked man
floating in the stream The children soon gave tho
alarm and party gathered about and took tho body
from the water and began investigation On ex-
animation two bullet nolcs found IN the back OF
the head. Tho body Was stripped OF every garment,
except shirt shoes and stocKings and the mustachs
partly cut or burned OH Tho body had probably beeB
IN the water ten days or two weeks decomposition
had set IN sufficiently to dcacc the couutenance 4
track was visible, showing where q wagon hat
been driven up to the deep hole in thu
creek, whore tho body found, but ev
dcnce gained as 10 who mittcd the foul deed. SOM
throe weeks ago young man OF medium height, Will
dark nlustache wearng cloth shoes, was Ia the vicn
NY OF Salt CITY driving mule tean with nev
wagon He inquired at house In reference TO trac
OF land, and started TO see H. saying that he would "
back again. Ho never came, but nothing strange wA
thought OF It. Tnc only one learn VI being
missing Is man from Elk county, who came TO TINS
place about the time tho supposed murdered man
came with mule team, new wagon and load oS
apples, who has yet not been heard Of The case de-
mands the attention OF the authorities and should %
traced out Tho person who committed the murder,
evidently experienced one and knew how % con-
ceal all chance OF recognition The stripping oS me
body and cutting tho hair from the face shows
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
ANOTHER MAYNARD GIRL.

The police authorities have for the past week beon
anxiously looking for young girl Of fifteen years, the
laughter OF Appointment citizen, who lett her home
Saturday last in q at OF anger at some family
trouble. She is very prepossessing in appearances,
with dark brown eyes, long hair of the
color. brunette In complexion and trae over
nve in height she dressed in o dark brown
woollen Dress with faint white check plain black
cioth sacque and round. brown :urban straw hat,
trimmed with plain brown volvot The night after
leaving home she traced to ST. Barnabas Home,
Mulberry street, next door 70 Police Head-
quarters, where she applied for and
ceived lodging for the light The following
aay she Disappeared and until Tuesday traces Vt
could be found On that day the detectives again
got track Of her Wcschcster and learning that she
would take the boat for New York at u stated nour
they proceeded TO Peck Slip TO await It's ARRIVAL
When IL In she not board, aud
an Investigation revealed the fact that sh0 had
got oil at the Twentythird street landing. Since then
nothing further OF whereabouts has been obtained.
Her relatives much about about her pro-
longcd Absence and every effort is being made to nd
has
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
Does Mr.. Kelly Indorse Its Revolution
airy and Secession Hints?
WE SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW
II lie Does We Cannot, in Justice to Oufselvex
Support Him for Comptroller.
To Which Office Mr.. w. is Anxious to
Appoint Him.

What docs the Express mean NEW YORK HERAID
The Erp,fss means that the men who have re-
ceived the majority Of electoral votes, with, as In
the present year, 100000 majority OF the peoples
votes, have right TO preside over the Govern
ment for tour years, as declared IN the
constitution OF the United States and sanctioned
by government and people from 1889 to 1915.
Does the Express mean revoutonf Is Mr.. Kelly
Mr.. Tilden responsible for thiss
What does the Express mean NEW YORK HERALD
The Express means that there is no law, consttu.
tion reason or patriotism which requires recogni
uon or respect for fraud In the States, reverson Of
law in the United States usurpatOn o
power by the President or Senate What the con-
stitution commands the people Will obey; what the
law requires they Will respect-no more and no
less.
What does the Express mean by " what the law
requires. they win respect-no more no less"
What does the Express meanY-NEw York HERALD
The Express means that the article in the HERALD
leaving with the United States Senate alone
elected President is either cowardy submission
to power not qualified to decide the case, an un-
justihabe suggestion, In contingency, to allow one
branch OF Congress to make President
The Express is wrong in saying that it Is s.cows
ardlyn to submit to the law.
What does tho Express eana-NEw YORK HERALD
The Express means that the HERALD on TuesdaJ
used its pen, power and influence to encourage the
United States Senate to decide an election prac
tculy decided by the people on the 7th OF Novem-
Der.
Then the Express means that the election was de-
eided on the 7th Of November.
What does the Express mean ?-NEw YORK HERALD.
The Express means what 1t said that the House
is as mucn the judge OF the election the Senate
that the Vice President only open the packages
addressed to him, and that according to right, pre-
cedent and CUSTOM telers tive to three) are the
persons to count the votes and II they are cor
rect.
What does the Express mean by telling all thlst
What does tho Express mean Y-NEw YoRK HE1ALn
The Erpress means what 1t says
VIII the Express tell us what it does meant
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
A DEMOCRATIC OPINION.

The New York Journal Of Commerce (democraticl
after explaining the powers fthe returning boards
the disputed States under the laws Of those States,
says
The contest Is not therefore, about any possible de-
vice for mscountng, or underhnnd trckery Tor cheat
ing In tho count, oil the popular vote II 10 question
to what thcse several canvass,ng boards may iec
called upon openly to do and be legally justified IN
doing Ia tho way Of correcting or rejecting the votes
which are placed their hands Tor compilation. III
They assume IN all tho three States TO make suon
changes will reverse the majority sent 10 them,
democratic partisans may rave aud threaten, and
thoughtful people OF all parties may disapprove or
heartily condemn, but VIC see no legal method OF sct-
ting asido the inevitable result
The New York herald., 1876-11-17

The Board OF Supervisors Of Kings county met yes.
terday forenoon, haIfpast ten o'clock Board OF
County Canvassers Supervisor stllweI in the chair
The chambers well filled with candidates elect
and oeieated and by poll clerks who had been sent
Tor the necessary corrections in certain dis
trct returns for which they severaly
Tho canvassers commenced with the Eighth
ward. The first district OF that ward showed
that an had been made giving fifty
votes Daley for Surrogate which should
have been accredited to his opponent, Livingston. The
canvassers Of the Fourth district, Ninth ward, were
summoned account for 100 votes for Surrogate
which are unaccountcd ior In the Tenth ward mis-
take was discovered OF like character In the
Second district, Eleventh ward, several were
found and the canvassers called upon to explain
Toe following the count made yesterday by wards
cuAp
The New York herald., 1876-11-17
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

Joshua Thompson, OF No. 40 East 1l2th street, was
at Third avenue and Twenty-third street and
had his leg broken
John Hogan. Of No. 432 West Forty-sixth street. waa
severely injured by large stone falling him ut the
corner Of Thirteenth avenue and HoratIo street
John DALI boy OF sixteen years, living at No. 114
Wiliett street, fell through hatchway at No. 633
Broadway and fractured his SKULL He was sent to
Bellevue Hospital
Henry Haneld OF No. 447 West Fortieth street, fell
from his truck at the corner OF Leonard street and
Bro .dway and severely injured his mead
William II. Clark, OF No. 1853 Forsyth street, fell
was severely injured Sent TO Bellevue Hospital