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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

At meeting of the directors of the Valley
Railroad, held in Baltimore, yesterday, the
proposition of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
to lease the Valley road for term Of years
was rejected. Mr.. Mines, president of the
Shenandoah road, then withdrew all the propo-
siions and closed the negotiations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

We regret 10 learn that Allen Howisoo, esq,
of Prince William, died at his residence 10 that
county last Wednesday. He was an old mag
istratc and leading citizen Of the county, and
an old time Wing, and one whose death will
be mourned by large circle of friends and &C.
unaintauces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

The New York State Democratic Conven-
ton concluded its work yesterday and adjourn
ed. The delegation to St. Louis was not in
struc,ed to vote for Gov. Tilden, but he was
commended to the National Convention as a
candidate who could carry New York. The
Arkansas Republican Convention met yester-
day, selected delegates to Cincinnati and in
sructed them 10 vote for Senator Morton for
President. The Democrats OF Georgia refused
to hold State Convention, but met in district
conventions throughout the State day before
yesterday and appointed delegates TO the 81.
Louis Convention. who are, of course, divided
on the gu ,ston of the Presidential nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

MIR. Parton is unfortunate in his efforts to
have his late marriage legalized, for now, after
all his trouble in getting the Massachusetts
Legislature to pass a lazy to that effect, the Gov
nrnnr of the State has vetoed 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
.Judpe Davis as the Unknown.

The temper Of the newspapers trom the w est
is that there will be no candidate nominated at
either Convention who will not represent the
ambition Of that imp)r section Of the Unon.
Long Continued power hath made our brethren
OF the Mississippi Valley resoute IN their am
bition to c,utro the Union. The East may pay
money to build railways and develop he coun.
try and sustain expansive postal routes, but
there will be no division Of the power which
has ruled the Union since the war began and
will contDu, to rule it as long as Jefferson and
the Firginians did 10 the beginning of the cen-
tury FIRST Lucnln, then johnson, then
Grant aud now - That is the question
aglating the SOUS OF ANXIOUS politicians, who
scau the canvass with anxious eyes However
We may, as Eastern men, object to this, we
may as we'll accept the inevitable, aud consent
TO the cscliou of some Western maa who will
be broad enough to take 10 the whole country.
This is he way the mocrats west OF the
Mississippi talk They havc also before them
the apparltiou Of the labor vote Of the grang
ers aud those curious movements which threat
cned at one time to parayZc our politics. This
leads them to consider the value of Judge
Davis, OF the Supreme Court, as the candidate
who can carry three of the Western States
[udiaoa, Illinois aud Ohlo-Wthout whose aid
we can have no Presld mt.
SO that, with the resolution of the West not
to be deprived OF empire, aud with the evident
necessity of having the aid of the three States
mentioned, it would not surprised US to have
David Davis, Of Illinois. as the dark horse"
at St. LouiS.-N Y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

The Radical papers are anlmadverting upon
the failure of the Supreme Court OF the Ualted
States to compel Gen Tombs TO take the iron.
clad oath, when be lately appeared as counsel
In that court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

At the III ,uthly meeting of the Potomac
Fruit Grower Association, to be held 10 Wash
iug,on next Tuesday, addresses will be deliver
ed by Mr.. Gray, of Fairfax county, upon the
management of the strawberry, and Professor
Brainard, on the food ard diet of plants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
inAiSisIED.

In Alexandris, Va April 9th, 1876, at the
residence OF the rides unce, Mr.. W Ii. Mar
bury, By Rev. George h Norton. D d.. Docto'
HUGH S1OCkDELL, Of Petersburg, Va, L
KATE MARBuRY, daughter o! Mr.. ). W. II.
McPher on, OF Charles county, Md
[Pntershurg parers please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
The Coal Trade.

The Cumberland News says the late Untrue
,ions issued by the Governor of Maryland to
the Attorney General OF that Stale to proceed
to ascertain BY summary process ii the Cum
berland and Pennsylvania Railroad Company
cannot be made to comply with the recent law
of the Legislature lowering coal ireights over
that road will be long, tedious aud cxpen-
sivc proceeding.
The Times, of the same city, says: How
the coal trade of this region is being rulrcd by
the action of the Cons ,Iidated Coal Company
is alarmiuglv exempliied by 40 occurrence on
"Wednesday, when the Hamburg Steamship
Company, which has always heretofore I'D
tanned its supply Of Goa! from this region,
contracted with Company III the Clcarhcld
region for the delivery Of fifty thousand
tons of bitumiuous coal. The ClearheId
Company was enabled, by reason OF lower
freightS, &C., to deliver coal al the seaDoard
sixty cents per ton cheaper than the companies
10 this region, aud o! course obtained the con-
tract.
J. R, TUCKER. The Washington cores.
pondent of the Norfolk Virginian says: Il
heard to-day high compliment paid to one OF
Virginia's gallant sons, Hon j. K. Fucker. by
Hon. Furnan 10 Wood, Of New Gnrk, VINO, 10
conversation respecting tn" probable passage
OF the Hawaiian treaty bli said he might press
il 10 vote next week, bui he was fearful rs to
its passage; he hoped many Republicans would
vote for it, but as Mr.. Tucker was yet 10 speak
on it and would oppose it, and a be was cer-
taiuly the iavorte orator Of til" Southcrn d III
! ocrats and exercised great intiaencc over then
ami might sway their votes. lie feared he re
suit if Mr.. T. spoke etc. Nothing could have
becu said with more truth 10 ii, for Mr.. /. Is
Indeed "tav0rlte orator" on the floor Of he
II USE not ouy with the Southern but the
n rthero Dem ucrsis, and is also much dread
I'd BY the Republicans Whenever he rises t.
speak.
GEN. HUNroN.-ihc Gorionsvi|le Gazette
says ecu. Eppl Hutton ought to be re.
lurued. The South has been 10 the habit, tor
some years past, OF keeping set OF raw ap
prenticcs in Congress, who, as soon aS they
Iearoed the tools of their trade, were quietly
turned out Of Office and kept at home. y man
any man-to become an efficient legislator
has TO have experience just as much as has a
doctor or lawyer, or a black Do not
let us abandon the trained and the skilled for
the raw aud inexperienced, however ambitious
or patriotic they may proclaim themselves TO
be. Ii We desire to have the disrlc: We'll rep
resented, Hunton is the man Il send.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

The independent, weekly newspaper oil
Frederick sburg, has suspended publication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

Rev. DR.. L .ttwich, Of Atlanta, has received
the third call to the Presbyterian Church IN
Lexington, aud it is thought he will LOW &C.
ceps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
CANAL COMMiLRCE.

Arrived: Boat Slack, TO West i Brothers
brick yard; L Furry, TO Appleman's brick
yard.
Depsr ted II Houck, 9 Slack, Caledonia
and 4 l. Furry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

The Radical newspapers are jubllaut over
the fact that some of the minor appolntees OF
the House of Representatives have been dis
covered TO have uuceao records, and allude to
their appointment as an evidence OF similar
condition on the part of the majority of the
House: but when it is recolected that in every
case, as soon as the discovery was made and
the charges sustained, the disqualified officials
were removed, OF resigned to escape removal
BY the Democratic majority OF the House, while
the Administration has done everything IN its
power to shield and screen corrupt Radicals, 1t
seems that the less they say about the matter
the better for them, for comparisons are most
always odious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
E.g.N'TI" GUUUs avn .nILLE.S-ERY.
FERGUSON & BROTHER
Have Just received their
SPRING ASSORTMENT OF
FANCY GOODS
Selected, from New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore markets, consisting in part
CT the following:

CT the following
Black Silk Fr;nges.
Is pieces Worsted Frnges all colors, lOl per
yard.
Fans! Fans in japanese. Linen and silk.
Millinery Ornaments, new styles.
Bustles and Hoop Skirts, FIVE different styles.
Coraets. special bargains. from 70: up. Our
forty bone Corset at ST, is great lsvorite.
SO dozen two. button KID GLOVES II 7jc.
These are the best goods ever offered in Alexsn-
dria 1T the price.
Sun Umbrellas in great variety. These good:
will be sold VI Sigh, advance on c., 81.
High Combs, new designs, cheap.
Hair Hsrl Great reduction in price; all
shades.
Together with y fall line Of Fsncy Goods and
Notions, making The most complete stock in the
city vt prices lower than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
Decisions ofthe Court of Appeals.


Tn. following decisions 10 Gases from this
section Of the State have been rendered by the
Court of Appeals:-
Washington City, Virginia Midland aod
Great Southern Railroad Company VS. Park.
hurst, g.: Sup.rsedtas refused by all the
JUICES 10 ju !gmcLt OF the Corporation Court
of Alexandra.
Walker vs.. BeauchIer From the Circuit
Court OF A, x4ndria Reversed 10 part, Judge
Staples delivering the opinion of the court.
Fred, &C., ". Dixon, 81. From the Cir
cult Court Of Fauqnicr county. Affirmed,
Judge Christian delivering the opinion of the
court.
Alexandria and Washington Railroad Com
pany vs.. Chew and as From the Circuit
Court Of Alexandria. Reversed, Judge Sta
pies delivering the opinion OF the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

T AIDES PARLOR AND TOILET SLIP
IL PERo-Lsdies French Kid Broadway,
Ladies Lasting Broadway, Turkey MOROCCO
Broadway, French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Tol-
et Lasting T,iet Serge and Carpet Slippers,
n every style and quality. 81 w AIDE I ., a
K ino strppt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

rCO THE LADIES--Wc have one of the
i largest stocks OF FINE BUTTON and
LACE BOOTS ever offered in this market, OF
superior quality, handsome in styles, which will
be sold ut II sm Ill advance on the cos: to msnu-
facture Cali and see st WADDEI'S, "A King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

WE NOW HAVE IN H STOCK "A v LEI
suitable for Spring and summer wear; Newport,
Centennial and Continental Ties and Congress
Shoes in all the latest styles at WADDEi'S, "a
kiOp ctrapt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28
city in the Legislature don't understand 1t !;

tnat u FORMER l'rpoTatlou ht'oioeJ ooo pa"
ent member Of the Common Council calls II
muustrosity;' THAT a former U. ). District
Attorney and present u.ember OF the Board OF
Aldermen wants more light before he can vote
upon it Dtelligently, and that tn" Governor OF
tie State says when the act was submitted
to me for approval its provisions impressed me
as somewhat peculiar" The puzzle is, OF
course, ouly for the property holders and per
soos who have any interest 10 the real welfare
of the city. To the non-property holding ue-
proes, whose minds have been trained to the
eucidatiun of abstrusc questions, 1t Is 20 puz
I'll, at all, but is as clear as cloudless sky, ANA
they will vote for its ratification unanimously.
The WASHINGTON Star says the "whipping
of a colored girl in Alexandria, Virginia, day
or TWO ago as punishment for thclt will be
likely to elicit adverse comment. Delaware,
Virginia, and California, are, we believe, the
only States 10 tn. Union where the whipping
post is legalzed insti utlon. The advocates
of the lash claim that experience has demon
stratcd its effectiveness in preventing crime,
and assert that this degrading punishment Is
very rarely inflicted on the same Individual a
s, cond time. La California an act bas lately
been passed by the Legislature providing that
ali W f. heaters DC publicly whipped. 1t has
excited considerable disgust among certain
class of tender hearted individuals, but the
majority of the people doubtless think that the
class of offenders 10 question richly deserve the
lash we'll laid on. This sort Of punishment Tor
wife beatcrs would seem to be retributlve JUS
tice, but public sentiment will hardly tolerate
the Use of the lash for any other offence.
Though allowed by law, whipping is but sell
dom resurtcd TO 10 this city, aud, 10 the case al
ludcd to above, motives Of humanity alone dc
tatcd its adoption as the mode Of punishment
About the girls guilt there was 20 doubt, and she
must either have goue to jail or been whipped.
The ou. s,on was whether few stripes aud
return to her mother (who advised that model
would not be better for her htn Imprisonment
10 i,i where association with the hardened
criminals confned there would certainly tend to
confrn her in the life Of crime upon which she
had lust entered, but from continuance In
which a mothers care and the dread Of the
repetition of the stripes might deter her.
----
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

AIDES LASTING BODTS-A large stock
IL with y great variety of new .ty .es, beautl-
fnl and very Cheap ut WADDEY'.:, a King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

MASSES WALK N q and SCHOOL
V1 BOOTS-A large stock. in every style at!d
quality; prices low at WADDEY'S, II King
STRAIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

ARGE STOCK OF CHILDREN'S BOOTS
IL AND SHOES-protection Toe will wear
twice as long rs shoes made in the ordinary way
They will MT wear tn. ough the upper ~ thu
toe One trial will prove this 10 your entire
abstraction. For sale at WADDEl'S, II KING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

MISSES LASTING BOOTS, in cverv style,
WI quality and price, at w ADDEl'S, a
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

INFANTS BOOTS and SLIPPERS--A fine
| i stock, in every color style and quality ut
very reasonable prices, at WADDEY'n, "A
| King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

DOYS and YOUTHS DRESS SHOES-A
- good stock of new styles, OF f,c quality ind
ut low prices 1T WADDEI'S II King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

DOYo ard YOUTHS BOOTS Kip srd
ID Calf, good and cheap, at WADDEY'S, "A
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

DOTOMAC FAMILY ROE HERRINGS,
i IN barrels and half barrels, for sale by
FEB II K B. LAWSON l. co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

THOICE REFINED LEAF LARD, IN
" tierces, tubs and tin kettles, just received by
80 L. }. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

I,HILDREN'S SCHOOL and WALK &
~ BOOTS-A large stock and great variety
of sty les, at very reduced prices at WADDEY'S,
"a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-28

rENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
" and SHQES-A large stock of new styles,
very handsome, of the best quality, and ut low
prices at WADDEY'S, "A king'st.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09

something unusual was going on
could now and then hear strange
shrill voice, and that of woman
The Deacon's wife would occasion
ally speak with low voice. The
truth of the matter was, / had heard
so many hard reports of the neigh
borhood, that did not know what to
expect; however, I heard enough to
understand what was up. The wo-
man was neighbor, and wanted to
borrow some articles of dress. She
said, "our folks have never been to
meeting since we have lived in Ken
tucky," and l felt much better when
l heard what the woman had to say.
AS to Mark. 1 felt satisfied of his
good will, but / somewhat feared the
treachery of the others. At length
all was still again, and had a good
nights sleep.
The next day, at the hour, l took a
hymn book and set off for the s.
House. On my arrival there found
quite number assembled, and in the
course Of half an hour it appeared
to be crowded, the s. House
would not hold half the people pres
ent, and the road was full to the,vil
lage.
l was informed that large barn,
but a short distance from the
s. House, would be put in order
for the occasion. The barn afforded
a fair church for all to be seated in
some way.
The report of the wrestling with
Mark Sutton got to the village the
same evening; the weather being ia
also, Marks influence among
a certain class brought out the larg-
est congregation ever assembled in
that part of Kentucky. After they
Ill got seated 1 looked for Mark, and
saw him in the opposite part of the
building. 1 beckoned him to me.
He came and sat down close by me.
Well, said Bronson to my father,
10 you know what l have done? 1
preached; and l never in my life
preached so easy. Never in my life
lid feel more Of the spirit of faith,
md my congregation showed signs
If complete participation with me.
At the close of my discourse, many
anne forward and requested me to
cave another appointment, which I
lid of course, and 1 preached to them
nee every two weeks during the
ear. I never had any occasion to
egret my acquaintance with Mark
sutton. He made useful memDer
# that society. 1 heard him say in
lass meeting that he did not believe
e could have been induced to sit
nd hear a Methodist preacher, if it
ad not been for the wrestling at the
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09
A Queer Religious Sect.

A religious sect, which for some
time has been in existence in Siberia,
is making many proselytes in the
IGovernment of Tamboff, Russia. In
most respects the people are Ortho-
|dox Greeks in their belief, but they
have adopted some ideas which are
of decidedly revolutionary charac-
ter. Their leading doctrine is that
all must marry on becoming of age.
Added to this are two other doctrines
which lead US to suspect that the
body originated with women, and
has developed under their influence.
These doctrines are that the husband
must be subordinate to the wife, re-
cognizing her as the head of the fam
lily; and that he must at least once in
a week confess his sins to this house
hold ruler, There must be a very
strange state of affairs among that
people, and it might be matter of
curiosity to some of our readers to
know whether there are among them
any of that class known as old maids,
or as some prefer to call them. ssbe-
lated sisters" On that point, how
ever, we have no information. The
members Of this peculiar sect call
themselves "Puriders," or Puritans.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09
Room For More Sheen.

Last year we paid foreign coun-
tries $50.000.000 for wooden goods,
and $11 100000 for manufactured
goods. When we have in this coun-
try twenty millions more sheep than
we now have, we shall only produce
what wool we use; and yet there is
no country on earth where it would
seem sheep could be raised SO profit
ably as in the United States. But
we are coming every year nearer to
supplying our own markets with the
wool they demand. In 1875 the wool
clip of the country was nearly 200,-
100000 pounds, while in 1860 it was
only 100000 pounds.--National
Granger,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09
DIscOunting the Old Man.
From the Gold Hill New News.


Blinkenberry got a letter from his
brother in the East, and handed it to
his wife to read, as the campaign has
inaamed his eyes painfully. Among
other things the good lady read
"You would not know dad now, Bru-
tus, the old boys hair is as white as
snow, and he is so deaf that converse
tion with him is quite impossible. He
gives all his time to reading and
playing checkers. He was seventy
five day before yesterday, and you
will be glad to hear that he has stop
ped drinking"
"There, Brutus; there's an exam
pie for you. Your father has given
up the vice of the wine cup; there's
an example,"
"Yes, Mariar," said Blinkenberry,
with a filial tear in his worn eye;
Eyes, Mariar, so it is; just wait till
I'm seventy five, and I'll double dis
count the old man."
Ten minutes afterward, when Mr..
Blinkenberry chalked his cue at the
Fashio saloon, his friends observed
five streaks of red upon his graceless
cheek.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09

Nothing is more easy than to grow
rich. 1t is only to trust nobody-to
befriend none-to get everything, and
save all you get-to stint ourselves
and everybody belonging to us-to be
the friend Of no man, ard have no
man for our friend-to heap interest
upon interest, and cent upon cent-to
be mean, miserable and despised tor
some twenty years-and riches will
come as sure as disease and disap-
pointment. And when pretty near
enough wealth is collected by dis
regard of all the charities of the hu-
man heart, and at the expense of ev-
cry enjoyment, save that of wallow-
ing in filthy meanness--death comes
to finish the work-the body is buried
in a hole, the heirs dance over it, and
the spirit goes-where?
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09

HAS opened DRESS-MAKING
IL Rooms in j. D. Bailey's Block,
up stairs. She has had two years.
experience in the best establishments
in Cincinnati, and feels that she can
give full satisfaction to the public. !
Sept. 81, 1876.-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09
For the Gallipolis Journal.
Baby Boy.
BY MRS. SARA worvERroN.

Angels bright were floating softly
Through the fieecy clouds above,
And they ever bent them lowly,
Listening for some prayer of love.
Upward rising on zephyr,
Breathed gentle mothers prayer,
ssOne more lamb within my bosom,
One more birding for my care"
Years agone to me was granted,
One sweet lamb my arms to hold,
But our Shepherd saw, and loved it,
So he called it to His fold.
Though two Others sport around me
Bringing pleasure like the sun,
Still Oh, Father, bend and listen,
One more like the absent one.
And the angels gently folding
Up that prayer, the azure trod,
Till they neared the height Celestial,
And they reached the home of God.
Then before the footstool bending,
With the host awaiting there
In its words, all pure, and holy,
Low they laid that mothers prayer.
Summer flowers blossomed sweetly,
- And the birdlings warbled free;
Then thy prayer of love was answered,
'sOne more lamb" was sent to thee.
But my friend remember ever,
1t is but "jewel lent"
And should God e'er claim His treasure
Thou must yield a calm consent.
But trust thy cup is measured,
Now to hold but only joy,
And that bright may be the future
Where thou lead'st thy 'Baby Boy"
Years have passed since these were writ
ten,
And beneath distant sky,
''Baby Boy" and craving mother,
Peaceful in the graveyard lie.
So it seems to outward-looking,
But the inner spirit says
God had planned a brighter future
Than could meet our earthly gaze.
DETROIT, Oct. 23d, 1876.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-11-09
A sw1rpLrR in Chicago, during Ii

A swINDLER in Chicago, during the
recent great fair, dressed in home
spun clothes, made the acquaintance
Of farmers at hotels, and fooled them
in a new way. After inviting a VIC
tim to take walk, he remarked that
sharpers were plenty, and they had
better leave their pocket-books with
the clerk. He displayed filled
wallet the victim handed over his.
and both were tied together and left
with the clerk, the swindler taking a
check, with which he soon returned
and got all the money,