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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26
CH.rDFDH TES.
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A CARD-TO THE VOTERS OF ALIEN
~ ANDRIA CITY AND COUNTY =
Though | wss announced as desiring tho nomi-
nation for the Legislature long before any one
supposed Mr. Febrey would be candidate, or
the county would urge claim, ut once wrote,
on seeing his own card, and sent TO both papers
card withdrawing my nam", which would
have been published April 19.h, hut withheld
it 4. MIR. Mush bach's request until tbs circum,
stances attending Mr. Febreys candidacy and
the claims of the county could be ascertaned by
him 1t was my purpose t. withdraw, Heraus",
though knew the motives OF those IN thls c1ty
who were urging Mr. Febrey's nomination, yet
l knew nim to be so good man that | was Will
ing to step back. But in Difference to The wishes
of friends who are not satisfied with the manner
Of his nomination, remain d c.ndldste ana
submit only to the decision of a primary etec
ton. MY reasons are: That the p!e.ense OF the
county's title to this half term (Which WAS
strangely ignored last falD is Il mere sham TO
cheat her of q aohote term in the next election
in the interest of small set, who assume To
regulate all elections in Alexandra, and that
Mr. Fe5rey WAS persuaded to come out oy wv"
or three men, acting without authority OF the
party, and with the purpose stated. l shai!
take care t. let the people know these facts, ara
if the Conservative voters see them, as do,
they will, if worthy of independence OF sentl-
ment stamp such action with their condemns
tion. | shall if elected, admit the county.s
claim in the next 'ecton and retire myself, II
necessary TO assert it. If beaten By Mr. Febrey
in primary election, shall feel that the c'y
and county will have most worthy represents
tive. but [ wish to know | Am beaten fairly 0y
the people, and not to be crowded out by q ring,
on y islse pretence
I'D % te NJ. ". DALI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26
FKpFESS3GEEL EHKUS.

rK. HUCHa.EE JDNxS-Twenty years
H. experience in all Female Irregularities and
all Diseases Females are subject to, guarantees
sllcco;s in every case or no charge Pauents
visited that arc unable TO call and see hlm; lOt
north Howard st Baltimore, Md. apZ4 I'M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

TRESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE myself
l q candidate for CLERK OF THE COkPO
RATION COURT, of the City of Alexandra,
subject to the decision of the Conservative prl-
mary election. nn
mar | JAM Eo ". CAAo-''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

rT7O THE VOTERS OF Rial
Il respe. .tfully announce myself q candidate
for the otfice of City Sergeant. TO be voted ior
At :he elet ton on the 25th o9 May nest-subJect
to the decision Of the Conservative party;
NH % # ROBERT +. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

DR.. j. s. P,mberton-Dear Sir l take pleas
i'll giving my testimony to the VII tues Ct
your excellent Globe Flower Syrup, having
used several bottles myself for an obstinate al
lection of the throst ard voice. with most happy
results. 1, is certainly the BEs remedy have
ever used, and quite pleasant t" the taste.
Yours truly ROBERT TooMBs.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup cures Colds,
Coughs, Bronchitis, Hoarsenoss, Asthma,
Whooping Cough Group; Pieurlsy, Pain and
Consumption. We shall publish Ill the Gazette
Testimonials of great and good men of the ma
lion, whose words cannot be doubted in regard
10 The merits OF Globe Flower Syrup. We pre-
fer to lot them speak.
Globe Flower Syrup for sale by
E. 5. LEADbEATER & BRO.
GH- None genuine unless signod MEkRELL
j. COUDEN, successors to DR.. }. 5. Pembcrton.
kead the Curious Story"-lree at the Drug
Stores. ap l8-lm
Bargains! Bargains
AtDEALHAM'S.
A hne new and complete stock, comprising
Suits of French,
English
and Scotch
Cassimeres,
Diagonals,
Worsteds,
SC, Sc, &C.,
in great variety,
at remarkably low prices.
S. DEALHAM,
No 50 KING STREET.
ap l4-tf
A ALE GREASE, in one pound boxes and
"A thirty pound kegs, for sale al factory
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

JApANESE CoINs.-Oae of the greatest Gu
riosities in Japan TO the stranger is the Won
dcrfu variety of coins that are used daily. In
some instances it takes 1000 pieces 10 make
one dollar. These are called cash, and are
seldom received by tareiguers, who. as gene
raj rule, refuse to take them 10 change.
Imaginc making trade of five cents aud CIV
ing IL 10 fity-ceut piece, tncu receiving IN
change 45O Of these coppers This coin is pc
cuarIy made, having square hole 10 the
ceptre. They are about the size of our dime
pieces, and oearly two,thirds tue thickness
Next to this comes the quarter cent, then the
haf cent, cight-tcnlhS OF ccut, and the Que
and two ceut pieces In silver coins they have
The oue two, five, ten, twenty, dity cent and
one dollar pieces. ln gold the one Two, i've,
ten and twenty dollars, which are very lretty
ccinages indeed. Next to this comes the gov
ernmeDt series Of paper money, ln various de
nominations, ranging from five cents to one
hundred dollars his money is made on quite
inferior paper 10 ours and from q u raj ap.
poaraocc will not last like the American money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

~ romuound Phosphorus Pills, Bromo
Chlorulum. c cam OF Tartar, Blue Stone. Da-
vidson's ryrirgcs, Tspioca, UPhams Fresh
Meat Cure, sharp and Dohm5s Prep.ratlon oi
Beet, Wine and Iron, Powdered VerdIgrls ana
Green's Auaust Flower. ~
feb Ii JAN ~ = o. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

BORDEAUX pRUNES, and faeat London
ID LAYER. loose MuscsteI and VaIehc'a n"''-
Ms re reIel'eo :; '''0"' :, C. s. e. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-26

IUNS, CAPS, WADS, &c.-Just opened at
u IS King street. Alexan ndria w., corner of
Royal, An sssortment OF English Twist ;S Shot
Guns, of good quality, and at very low prices
also q Brcech Loader, with all the hxtures'
shols, Sc, Musket Caps Gun Wads, rIasks'
Pouches, Belts, &c, to when we lnVi'e a''eh'
ton ,,,,<,,,r,nv scoN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
DELAWARE AND HUDSON COMPANIES.

PoRr JERvIs, May 8, 1876.
In accordance with the agreement made at the late
private meeting OF the companies representing the coal
combination the operators have stopped production in
the upper coal fields. The same movement will be
adopted by all the companies in the pool throughout
tho northern and middle coal fields The Delaware
and Hudson Coal Company, whose extensive WORKS
ere located In the upper districts, have reduced
tho wages Of thor Iaboring men ten per
cont THIS has occasioned much dissatisfaction,
and trouble is expected For some time
past the workingmcn have been holding secret con-
fcrences md the impression prevails that they have
determined upon strike ut an carly date. The least
moderation upon the part OF any might precp,tnte
open rupture between the and operators at any
moment. Those who arc supposed 10 be well posted
about tho subject say the workngmen are prepared TO
carry strike II once inaugurated, for indefinite
period There are fully $4,000 men out OF employ
ment In tho various districts, and as is
usual much lawlessness the result II
was ntmated In previous despatch that II the
troubles were adjusted al Coaldalc, where a
perfect reign OF terror has existed Tor time,
repetition OF the terrible and bloody that was
enacted there n short timo since would occur. Tho
confirmation comes with intelligence that the des
perndoes repeating other awless acta James
O'DonDell has been shot nj through window aud
fatally wounded several buildings have been ired and
certain obnoxious parties have received coin notices.
10 leave the region under penalty Of DEATH The evil
feeling among the more desperate classes gains
strength hourly, and important and startling develop
ments may DO anticipated at any moment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
A FLOATING PALACE.

The new French steamship Canada. which arrived at
this port yesterday, forms addition 10 the icct 81
tho Compagnc Gcneraie Transatlantiquc. The
canadas length Is $50 icct aai her breadth Of beam
30 icct She Is OF about 500 tons gross burden, Is
bark rigsod has compound Of $50 horse power
and is capable OF running average speed Of lhir
teen knots an hour. Her passenger accommodation Is
for las IN nrst cabin liz second cabin 81 IN thrd
cabin and 34J fourth cabin-total, d5s pssscngers
new feature IN this vessel the grouping % two
cabins aud private psrlor combined She Is said by
her agents TO DO Of the most sclidy built craft
which ever crossed the Atlantic. ia appearance sho
much resembles tho favorI,e vessel OF the line. the
50. Laurent Her commander, H. Frangeu, - one OF
the oldest and most trusted officers ~ the linr and
was formerly In charge Of the Vile dc Brcst plying
IN the West India trade. The cabins are nticd up N
promises 10 do credit IN every respect 70 The French
Ina
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
THE PRESIDENT OF CUBA.

SKETCH OF THE LIFE AND SERVICES OF PREsr-
DENT PALMA, OF CUBA ILDRE
An old friend OF President Estrada Palma, OF the
Republic OF Cuba has furnished to tho HERALD tho fol-
lowing sketch Of his lie and serviccs:-
PRgsrxRsr PALMA
Il a native of the city OF Bayamo His father worry
wealthy planter whose estates principally situated
on tho banks OF the River Canto died while he
infant At twelve years Of age hrs mother sent him,
after nc quit school at Bayamo, to tho College OF
Havana Here he graduated with great distinction. In
1854 nc returned TO Bayamo and attended to the
OF his mothers properly. His love for her - said OF
have boon intense and the parent and son were almost
inssparablc He studied law and pleaded cases In tho
courts tho poor OF Bayamo FREQ OF cost, and was
greatly beloved for his charitable deeds. In 1865,
WHEN REVOLUTION BROKE OUT,
Palma who had long been aboltlonst At heart, freed
al his slaves Many Of them joined the ranks OF the
parrots accompanying their former master. Shortly
aflcr--nnmev, in 1soS-,hc commenced Pailua's
mother died Of q broken hoart. The Cuban parrots
formed provisional government ana desired that
cept such until constitution had been adopted
The constitution was adopted AZ Guimara In 1852
Palma was elected subsequently,
nKxRER cosGREss
from the Eastern, or Oricntss, Department. Twenty
Congressman appointed i've Tor each OF the De-
partmcnls--Oricnta Casnaguey Las Villas and Occi-
dents. The military government OF tho Re.
public is suhscrvicnt that OF tho civil
authorities and tho object has been 10 pre-
vent The formation OF military cabais. During
.rcccss these congressman whose places OF meeting
are generally the mountain iastnesscs, frequently re-.
turn 10 their aud study the special require
ments OF their constituents The discipline OF tho
army It's provisioning, tho providing OF war material
nc come under their SUPERVISION as also the iorina
ton OF laws. Palma Ia
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Ia ANAL of stature and delicate looking but OF 1.-THE
and active frame. Uwing q lack OF great physical
strength he has been sent out with the PATRIOTS TO
attack the spsnards, but has gwen time and time
again proof OF his courage by succorirg. while Under
tho cncmy's lire, his wounded coun,rymcn.
HIS MANNERS.
arc gentle and unassumnr. and he "a generally beloved
BY his brethren who struggling for liberty from
Spanish tyranny.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
COAL WORKERS.
GLOOMY PROSPECTS, ron coLLIERs-PnoDucrroN
TO BE UNUSUALLY LIMITED DURING THE
SUMMER.

GLOOMY PROSPECTS, ron coLLIERs-PnoDucrIoN
TO be UNUSUALLY LIMITED DURING THE
SUMMER.
WuvEsEARRr, Pa, May o. 1915
The enforced suspension OF coal production In the
Ichieh region commenced yesterday and viii con-
tinuc Tor twelve full working days The suspension
affects all the collicres depending upon the iehigh
Valley Railroad for and transportation and throws
somc twenty mines in the wyoming region Into idle
This state OF things has been brought about by
the coal combination, which has tho power TO coorcc
even so gigantic . corporation as the Lchigh Valley
Railroad Company to draw In the traces without
murmur. Last week Il appeared rs II some Of tho
bonds which hold the coal combination together
were 10 be broken and tho whole
arrangement 20 TO pieces Tho Lchish Valley Rail-
road Company seemed incliued to exercise some OF
Its old time independence went carrying all tho
coal shippers III to send by It. Its quota, as cs-
sablishcd by tho combination was greatly ovcrrun,
and when notified OF the fact, President Packer init
mated that as his was carrying nlhcr than coal
producing corporation he did not see how he could re-
fuse TO receive shipments ana d'sappoint his custom
ers At the dictatlon of outside parties he thought no
wonld be obliged TO take all tho coal offered
unless two-thirds Of the shippers by the
Lehigh Valley route should join IN petition
for him 10 yield q temporary suspension THIS ndi-
catonof policy Mr. Packers part did not please tho
combina,ioniss, and they immediately took steps 20
force Mr. Packer 10 their terms. A threat 10 mike
coal cheaper ut Underwater did the business and tho
Lchigh Valley Railroad is a. Quiet lamb within
the told OF the great combination, and quite rs I'M
potent to go against the wishes OF The coal monopo-
lists any OF the insignificant individual operators
in this valley. The price OF coal Is 10 be manaincd at
all hazards II IS evident, thus early, that
the Is 10 DO marked by series Of
suspension Of longer shorter duration, the com.
b,nat,on may direct The men VIII have less work
than they had last year, and the coal trade viii be III
fu and ievcrsh 10 the end Miners generally are in
state Of great distress Many Of their families la
actual suffering and their condition promises to be
much before the advent OF winter. II seems
probable that there viii be general suspension
OF production throughout the anthracite regions
q distant date. Indeed, Il may DO regarded as
that coal Will be mined during the months Of
July and August, and the period OF dleness may be
inauguratcd rs early June. rho prospects OF the
coal trade more gloomy than ever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
MAY ANNIVERSARIES.

The number II the anniversary meetings OF tho va.
riocs societies in this city which usually held IN
May Is diminishing each yeur. aud the custom Is cvi
IDENTIFY falling into dlsusc Several Of the largest
eanizaions which heretofore have held their annycr-
saries here 60 10 other cities Tho American Bible
Society has lis anniversary cxcrciscs Philadelphia
on the 10th inst and tho anniversary meetings OF the
baptist societies take place Buffalo tho I'D. 2l,h,
18th and 10th insts.
Tho following arc the meetings thus far announced
TO take place In this city
The anniversary sermon OF the American Homo Mis-
sonary society vii! be preached by the Rev. Leonard
Bacon o. SeM naven .,,ss
at half past seven O'Clock.
American bible Society discourse BY Rev. ". j. r.
Taylor, 81 Newark In The F'th avenue Presbyterian
church, Al half past seven O'Clock.
MONDAY, MAY 3.
Nn'lona, , ismpe,a ar HAL - ha,rns.t
seven o. clock. Addresses viii be delivered by Rev
George II. Hepworsh, Rev. J. ). Kcnnard, Rov. ". j.
Kcrton. William h. Dodge and others
Union Theological Seminary Alumni meeting at
which Rov. Dr. Adams vail deliver address ~ two
o'clock
Tho annual meeting Of tho woman's Board OF For
eIgn MIssons VIII be held N The chapel Of the Col
lcgae Reformed church, corner OF Fiftn avenue and
Twenty ninth street, ~ Two o'clock.
wxpxKADAY, NAY TO-
The annual conception or the National Womans suf
fragc ASSOCIATION will be held ~ Masonic Hail. corner
81 Sixth avenue and Twenty third street, the sessions
being al past ten A. ~, two r. NJ and eight Y.
The American Homo Missionary Society will hold It's
annual meeting the Bible House ~ four o'clock.
The hty annual meeting OF the American Tract
Society will be held at Dr. crosbys church, corner ~
Fourth avenue and Twenty second street, al ten
o clock A. NJ
TnrRspAy, NAT III.
Tho New York State Woman q Suffrage Association
viii hold is annual convention in the Masonic Temple
az which there will DO three sessions
The annual meeting OF the American Bible Society
takes place rooms the Biblc House, ~ iour
l.. N.
SUNDAY, NAT H.
The anniversary exercises OF the American Tract So
ccty will be held tbs Church Of the Holy Trinity,
corner Of Madison avenue and Ferry sssend street. a.
half past seven O'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
THE OLD GUARDS BANNER.
NKw YORK, May 4, 1879.

NEW YORK, May Z, $50
To rux EDrros or rnx HERALp:--
Tho flag spoken Of IN your paper Of yesterday, NJ
coming from the ladies' Charleston presented to
the "old Guard" and the only way in which tho
Stock Exchange In any way idcntined with Il Is
that MAJOR Mclean, who IL commandant OF our organi-
zatlon, President Of that body and numbers Of our
members also connected Herewith. Again, tho
ten gentlemen who visited Charleston on the I'D Of
nor receiving aid nom any one. Very respectfully
yours. JOHN MARITIME.
Flint Sergeant, " Old Gusrd-"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06

thought that tho killing Of General Ross was what
saved Baltimore. Upon our return 10 Baltimore wo
werc enthusiastically received by tho cslzsnx Iraae'
after the war. became very brisk.
POLITICS Axp rRoGkEsA
IL used to oke great interest In politlcs-tnat ~
as a private citizen. xns member Of the old whig
patty hut when the country showed It's ipgratitude by
turning down Mr. Clay quit politics and have had but
little TO do with elections since.
=. hsyo always felt tho greatest interest In tho I'M
proyement OF Baltimore and have contributed TO y as
tar my means would allow. buying up property and
building IL whenever could. Generally my health
Is very good present President OF the Ass"ca-
ton Of Old defenders. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-06
JESSE L. HISS.

ANOTHER 'soID DEFENDEn'' OF BALTIMORE IN
TEEvTEwzp--EUESING FROM THE BRITISH IN
1Sl2-MANNERs AND MORALITY IN THE PAST
TRADE AND POLITICS.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-07-01

4 QUESTION OF DAMAdE.-A colcred
citizen Of Detroit maintains II fnmily dog
about six inches high and eight inches
long. The dog never tried to eat any ono
up until yesterday, when he nipped q
pedestrians leg. The pedestrian at once
called the owner of the dog ou. of doors
and demanded damages.
" Wher's dc proofs de bite ?" inquir-
ed the colored man.
fright there" said tho victim exhibi-
ting n black and blue spot.
"And what'sthe damage ?"
/" Five hundred dollars"
"Shoo you can have tho dog for
dollar I"
"Mukes no difference, / don't say he
has inflicted five hundred dollars worth
physical damage. | estimate that at two
shilling, but | can't lie awake and think
Of hydrophobla for no small sum-"
" i can never pay dat sum"
"Then I'll sue YOU ~
every we'll. I'll adjourn do suit Till
dc bite gets WE'LL den whar will your
proofs bo ?"
The man reflected moment and said
81 sec, we must come down to physi-
cal damages"
The colorcd man knocked the dog in
the head with a spade, and as the animal
kicked his last he remarked /:
"Ir you has been bitten by dog |
don't know muffin bout it. used TO own
little dog, but he dead now II dar's
any more talk bout damages henh I'll
climb over the fence and hurt some white
man. Detroit Free Press
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-07-01
THE FAITH OF THE SHAKERS.

Mainly, their faith is their life; life
Of charity, Of labor, Of ceibacy, which
they call the angelic life. Theologically,
1t can be most succinctly presented in
their formula, Christ Jesus and Christ
Ann, their belief being that the order Of
special prophecy was completed by tho
inspiration of Mother Ann Lee, the wife
of the English blacksmith, Stanley. She
is theif second Christ their divine moth
er, whom some of their hymns invoke:
and for whom they cherish n iiliNl love.
The families of Shirley and Harvard,
Massachusetts,, were formed in her time,
near the close OF the last century at tho
latter place they show tho room in which
she lived, aud whence she was once
dragged by the foolish mob which helps
to found every new religion.
In regard to other points their minds
vary. Generally they do not believe in
the miraculous birth or divinity of Christ;
he was a divinely good and perfect man,
and any of us may become divine by be-
ing godlikc. Generally, also, should
say that they reject the Puritanc idoas
Of future rewards and punshments, aud
accept something like the SwedenborAi, IN
notion of tho life hereafter. They are all
Spiritualists, recognizing asuccession Of
inspirations from the earliest times down
to our own when they claim to have been
tho first Spiritual mediums. Five or six
years before the spirits who have since
animated so many table legs, panchettes,
phantom shapes, and what not began to
knock at Rochester, the Shaker families
in New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and
elsewhere were in full communion with
the other world, and they were warned OF
the impending invasion of the worlds
parlor and dining room sets. They feel
by no means honored, however, by all
the results. But they believe that the
intercourse between tho worlds can b.
rescued from the evil influences which
have perverted it, and they have signs,
they say, of mn early renewal of the man
iiostations among themselves. In some
ways these have in fnct never ceascd.-
Many Of the Shakers hymns, words and
music are directly inspiratonal, coming
to this brother or that sister without ro
gard to his or her special genius; they
ARE sung and written down, and arc then
brought into general use. The poetry Is
like that which the other world usually
furnishes through It's agents In this
hardly up to our literary standard bit
tho music has always something strange
ly wild, sweet and noiye,- W. d. Hop-
cts, IN atlantic.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-07-01
Weaverville, July l, 1876

A BATTLE OF LOCOMOTIVES Gen.
Figueroa, a few days ago, with his band
of pronunciados, captured both the freight
and passenger trains on the Vera Cruz
railroad at point between the station of
Cameron and Pass del Macho.
One of the engineers was severely cut
with swords. The cars were robbed of
everything valuable, and demand sent
to the office of the company, Mt Passo for
$1,000, to be sent within one hour, under
penalty of the destruction of the lOcomo-
tives, and also renewed order for the
S25, 900 previously demanded, under the
penalty Of the blowing up of the magn-
fcent iron bridges of Pass del Macho,
and Soledad and Passo del Muento.
In the afternoon, as their demands
were not complied with, the trains were
ordered back to Cameron, the locomo-
tives detached and placed at n convenient
distance apart. The engineers were then
ordered to dash them against each other
with all the force of their steam power,
which was done, and two of the power
ful English locomotives costing fully
500 600, were utterly destroyed. A bon
fire was then made of both trains, the tel
egraph and instruments were carried of
on mules, and then, the work of destruc-
tion complete, the heroes returned to their
mountain fastnesses, leaving the misera-
bic passengers to reach their destination
on foot or as best they could. Who will
talk Of capital for railroads in Mexico al
ter this -GdiUeStOn NejrS.