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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

Flour is active and firm Ut quotations., with
light receipts and Il fair local and country de-
mand. Wheat has declined, and the market IL
dull and dropping; offerings of ELS bushes,
with sales ut l20.l40, Ms TO quality. Corn lS
lirmer, and 1883 bushels sold today at AZ and
80 for new, and 81 for old. Rye has declined,
and We quote a. GJa6S; ssies Of lSj bushes.
Oats are better, with snail sales ~ 81. Country
produce is advancing, it being in dcnl"nd for
Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20.

Gen. Sheridan got such o taste tor Indian
blood when he slaughtered u whole village OF
piepau women and children that he has been
baukeriug after more ever since. but has been
debarreG from gratifying himself In that re-
spcct By his remarkable discretion, winch H.
duccd him to only sauff said blood from affair."
like the war horse docslhe battle field. Chance,
however, lately threw an opportunity 10 his
way for auo,he: feast upon the red mans gore
without risk to lis precious self, but to fates
were against hun aud so, shruggiog his shoulders
and singing, "Oh, .ver thus from childhood
hour" he solaccd himself by cursiug the South
cru bauditti, aud resolving to make a double
meal upon white blood when he shall be called
to assis, Ill the inauguration of Hayes. The
onnortuuity alluded to was when SOME OF the
bands who have been or the war path begged
to be received at The. agencies. Gen. Sheridan
advised that they be attacked, but the Wal
Department overruled him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

From the proceedings of the several commit
tees, Congressional AID Senatorial, DOW engaged
is investigating the frauds perpetrated at the
late Presidential election, whose reports the
optimists vainly think will settle the present
n%asional difficulties, we are led to believe that
Gen. Butler Was right when be said that DO
body will know who is President uutil after the
4th Of next March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

the woman that he was not the man, thus rails.
ing a doubt as to her being able positively to
identify the party, aud also by au alibl proved
by sundry parties, black, aud one white lady,
that he had been elsewhere it beiJg some 2 to 4
miles, at sundry hours irom two p. u. to within
the time and up to sundowD. The proof Of
the abb did DOT raise a doubt in the minds OF
the jury, and now perhaps the case is eDd.d,
though Mr. Orr has entered a motion for a new
trial. II crime is as much prosecuted elsewhere
as it is iuLoudoun there will have 10 be a change
in the law SO as to make bard work in the coun.
ty jails the punishment, or the penitentiary will
be q second BLACK hole" of Calcutta.
A most abundant supply of the very best ice
has been obtained. Mr.. j. II. Boucher, con.
tecIloner, has stored away solidly about 200 tons
of it. His ice house is above grouod with q
concrete hnor slopiug slightly so as to drain
into troughs 80 feet long iu all, in which he
keeps milk from two to four days sweet. The
ice he sold last summer at seventy five cents tt
regular dealers and one dollar to casual custom
ers. 1t is heavy work to fill it, but very pleas
ant in its profits. ALIQUIs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20
Of War.

John I. Davenport, the secret agent of the
administration, has information that nineteen
thousand men have been enrolled to inaugurate
Gov. Tilden on March 5.
The Washington correspondent of the Balti
more American says notwithstanding tar mind
ed meu in each party view With some dlstruSt
the reports of organizations being formed 10
some Of the Western States, the tact is that the
Wcs;cro democratic members are In receipt oil
letters trcm their constituents, urging them to
stand firm. Some of the letters received are
uu te threatening 10 their tone, while not a few
acs d Wedge that organizations are formed and
being formed. having tor al object the avowed
purpose Of inauguratiug Gov. Iild9u at all
hazards.
DISCIPLINE VS.. HoNoR.-A correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun writing from Washington
says:
Lieutenant Spencer, of the Tenth Cavalry,
was statiourd at Fort Richardson, Texas, 10
1874. o. returning to the fJrt after a month
campaign against hostile lndiaus, he was in
formed that suuGry scaudalous reports affecting
The honor OF his wife had been set aAoat by two
other ladies of the garrison. AS the oteuders
we're women he had 10 personal means OF re-
dress, and be applied to the commander Of the
fort, Col. Wood, to interfere. The coloneI
promised several times to attend 10 the matter,
but neglected to do it, aud iually on Spencer's
importuning him, told him to shut up ADD
leave him at once" Spencer, 10 a condition
of great excitement, returned to his quarters
and addressed the following letter TO his COM
mapding officer:
SUNDAY, July 10. lS74-Col. Wood-Sir:
Any officer who refuses to shield the honor OF
the wife of a brother officer, when clothed with
the power to do so, and appealed to dispassion-
ately, is q coward, or worse. This has been
your action in my case, and | denounce you as
a moral coward. To the Secretary of War and
the civil authorities | propose to submit my
case. I. j. SPENCER,
First Lieut.. and Brevet Capt, U. 5. A."
For writing tins letter Spencer was tried by
court martial and dismissed the service. Ha
has now appealed TO Congress to be reinstatsd,
ADD the military committee look fsvorably upon
his application. They cay that military dis.
uipiiac imperatively demands subordination and
a proper respect for superior officers. but in
this case allowance should be made for the ma
ture Of the provocation and the condition Of
mind under which the ofense was committed.
The families OF officers at our ludiap frontier
posts are peculiarly situated. During the cam
paigas of .heir natural protectors, left depend
eEt upon the care aud consideration of others,
they naturally look TO the ranking officer pres
ept for the maintenance Of social peace, and es-
pee ally for projection from scandalous attacks
upon female reputation, which unfortunately
for the real or faocied inequalities OF social con.
d,tion 10 garrison life, are Of but too frequent &C.
CurreDce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20
K

At "~Edgewood," Clarke county, tho residence
of the brides mother, on Wednesday, Deer
18th, 1876 by Rev. A. G. Hopkins. MIR. CHAS
ii. KEMPER. of Fauquier county. Va, AID
Miss SUE HOPKINS, daughter of the late
James u. Gibson, esq, Of Clarke county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

The Washington Republican is running a
muck with the gamblers in that city. The
former gets the approval Of the community but
the latter get its money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

\ NHAMOIS SKIN Of fine quality, Swiss Con-
" densed Mix, Oil Lemon. Csmpnor Ice
with Glyce1ine If our own make. q superior ar
ticle, Cold Cream, Lautenback's Myrrhs Smiths
Aromatic Myrrh, Lesdbeater's Dentrlhce, SAT-
Petre, pure, and lower grades, Ground Black
Pepper, superior English Mustard, &C., for
sale by
dec ~ b. ;. u bhO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

At "Mantus," near Berryville, Clarke co.
Va, December 5 1876, after q short illness o
typhoid lever, JUSTA, eldest daughter Of Dan
iel C. SNYDER. il the ooh wear f her age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

4 destructive fire occurred at D%,nville, last
Sunday. Among the sufferers were George
Price, r L.. Glpon. NJ. Moore, j. 6. Whit
lock, Abuer Anderson, P. BouIdiu, aud A.
(jhatelaip,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

We are uoder Obligations to Senator H. 5
Withers for valuable public documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

VALLEY RAILROAD "A meeting Of the
stockholders OF the Valley Railroad was held
in Stauuton, yesterday. A majority OF the
stock not being represented the meetlog adj
iourned to reasscmbie in the saluc place on the
2S'h lost. This Cot ficts with the meetiugcall
I'd by the directors to be held in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

The trial of William Tyler, for forgery, which
was set for trial, 10 Washington, yesterday, was
postpoued until after the Fisher trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20
g AW BOOKS FOR SALE.

For sale Grsttan's Reports, vols. II to q i'll.
elusive; Munford, Henning & Mutfrrd, han-
dolph and Robinson's Reports; Virginia he
ports vols. l 2 and 3; kobinson's New Prac.
tice Dillon on Municipal Corporations; Cool.
and Mistake Brishtly's Federal Digest. and 4
number of other law books. Apply at this Of
fee. dec N-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

CMALL HAMS and Sugar cured ohou'o''S'
nov " J. G.. & Z. MILBURN.
rRY SUGAR CORN just received by
- row GEO. McBURNEi SON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

SINGING CONTEST FOR A PRIZE MEDAL
A very pleasant entertainment was given by
the pupils Of No. 10 female school, Park
avenue, near Preston street, yesterday after
noon, at which Mayor L.troue, Comptroller
VACANT. School Commissioner john L. Nor
rs and Joshua Plaski,t, Prof. Shepherd and a
plumber Of other gentlemen we're present. The
exercises consisted of music, readings, &c.
The chief feature of the entertainment was a
singing contest for a silver medal, given by
Mr.. PIaskitt. 1t vas between Misses Clara
Frink, Fannie Taylor. Phoebe Fuller, Birdie
George, Agatha Parlett and Jennie Meteor
mick. A song entitled, "kstie's Love Let.
ter" was sung by each Of the young ladies in
succession, the judges being Messrs. Latrobe,
VACANT and Morris, who awarded the medal
to Miss Mccormick. 10 presenting the medal,
Mayor Latrobe said there would be a time
when a greater prize han a medal would be
given for "Jennie's love letter BALI. News.
Miss Mccormick, who is only thirteen year.
of age, has many friends aud connections 10
this city, and until recently lived here with her
relative, MIR. Monroe Newton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD The
board Of naval officers who reported against
the abandonment of the Washington navy
yard say:
"rhc Washington yard constitutes one of
| the main defenses of the national capital, aud
In the event Of a war its absence would be Sc
verely felt. During our several experiences
this navy yard proved OF great value, not only
as a national defense, but in supplying our YES
| sells Of war with ordinance materials.
The Washington correspondent of the Balll-
more Sun says:
''[n case of war the Washington hayward
would be the only place south of Philade 'phla
to which the iron. clad monitors could resort 10
lie up in fresh witer. There would be no diff
Guilty in assembling the entire force Of iron.clads
near the navy.yard in case the capital is threat
enrd. 1t has within its limits a large amount
of the best machinery of all kinds, and the
largest marine engines have been constructed
here. 1t supplies the largest portion of the
copper bolts and sheathiDg used in the navy.
1t has always been considered the best conduct
ed and most economical yard 10 the country.
| The board conclude that they are wholly uoable
to see any good reason Tor the abandonment Of
the Washington yard, but on the contrary are
Of The opinion that it would be advantageous
to the government to enlarge it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-20

Russia desires hat the understanding ar.
rived at 10 the preliminary conference should
be embodied in a note, to be presented by each
Ambassador 10 the Porte, and that the Porte
should he invited to negotiate on the points
mentioned 10 the note. The object O! this
proceeding is TO make Turkey, if she is obsti'
nate, place herself 10 opposition to the will of
united Europe. There is 90 longer any ques.
tion OF forming tributary States, but ouly oue
of reforms which are limited to administrative
autonomy. Even In this respect the extreme
views which once prevailed have gradually
moderated. Thus the itnpracticability OF a
general disarmament of Mahometans has been
Recognized, and a prohibition against wearing
arms in public substituted. The proposition
to hand the administration entirely over to the
Dativcs of various districts has been also con-
siderably modified. There secms every proba-
bility not only OF an agreement in The confer
encc among the Europeans, but that the Turks
may be even brought to acquiesce in the reform
scheme, with slight notifications. ltis thought
that the question Of guarantees must have been
only touched upon IN a very general way 1t the
! preliminary conference so as not to become
an obstDc!e, there having been throughout the
most remarkable and growing disposition 90 all
sides to avoid as much as possible everything
which might cause a difference. The agree
ment cemented between England and Russia
will have a firm acd conciliatory character.
The following is a report Of the principal
actions between the Spaniards and insurgents
officially published /: In the jurisdiction OF
Santa Clara the Spauiards destroyed three salt
pits aud sixty, three huts belonging to the lDsur.
gents, killing six Of the latter. In the jurls'
diction of Santiago a Spanish column Of troops,
with 100 cavalry. defeated a party Of GOO iu'
surgeuts and dispersed them, killing 81 men,
and ca capturing IS horses and ~ mules. The
loss Of the Spauiards was II soldiers aud :
| officers killed, and rs wounded.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

side have utterly failed TO do away with
the bold and convincing statements made by
MIR. Tilton at the commencement of the le-
gal Investigation. Mr.. Tlton's narrative was
the story Of great wrong he had received
from one he had supposed was and would
continue to be his friend. One who was
always welcomed to his fireside with cheer
funess and satisfaction one whom he
could confide IN in sickness and in health,
in prosperity or adversely. When he
found, at last, that he had nursed viper,
his heart was faint and sad. Still Mr..
Tilton cluDg TO his children and home,
and even TO the wife of his early years,
who had been betrayed by Beecher under
the guise of an angel of light.
1t is useless to say that it is an unpleas-
ant subject, and that christian people
should let it alone, that Plymouth church
Is rich and powerful, and that Beecher is
wealthy, talented and popular and cannot
be injured. The system of silence was
thoroughly and faithfully tried, but the
explosive power of truth, agitated by out
ragged christianity, took fire and all the
secret deposits of scandal were scattered
before the public. The longer the condem-
nation by correct public is kept back,
the more the great cause of christianity
suffers. ARGUS.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
Another Bold Bank Robbery.

The national band of Commerce at New
London, Ct, was entered on Tuesday
night or Wednesday morning and green
backs and national bank notes amounting
to sci $40 were taken. The robbery came
very near approaching in magnitude the
recent exploit at Northampton, for the
burglars had packed in tin box all the
bills receivable and securities of tine bank
amounting TO $500, 900 or more, but left
them on the floor of the vault, being evi.
IDENTIFY frightened away. The burglars
entered the bank by side window lead
ing into the directors room. The exact
method of getting into the safe 10 not ex-
planned, but the job seems to have been an
uncommonly skillful one, the safe being
considered more secure than that of any
other bank in the city. On the outside door
was q double-dial Yale lock, and on the in
ner one were two others, one of which was
an Isham. Each combination was entrusted
to the different officers of the bank. The
robbery was discovered on Wednesday,
when the paying teller, who had the CON-
bination of the outside lock, was unable to
operate 1t, and was obliged to call an ex-
pert, who had to work on 1t till p. m. A
Yale chronometer lock that the bank con-
tracted for, week ago, arrived Thursday.
The robbery takes New London CON-
pletely by surprise, for the banks had
vaults of the most approved pattern and
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

you might know whether or not the pastor
was good man, should have been
obliged to answer without further cere-
mony. But you cannot now put your
selves on that ground. You tell me that
my case is on trial, and now have the
right to insist on an orderly trial l was
not ready to speak during the years that
kept silent, but l am now ready, when
properly put on trial before any ''proper
tribunal" or before you. But must de-
cline at this notice and in this irregular
way to answer your questions tonight.
Mr.. Bowen continued speaking, saying
they would not in his place think it fair to
take such an unceremonious way in deal
ing with such a subject. He again ap-
pealed to them, while leaving the room, to
give him time to prepare reply. Mr..
Bowen, DR.. Ward and the two sons Of the
former then withdrew. The committee
remained in session some time. and after
they had adjourned 1t was stated that they
would present verbatim report of the
proceedings in the case of Mr.. Bowen to
the church at its adjourned annual meeting.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
REvERDY JOHNSON.
Particulars Of His Death.

A dispatch from Annapolis gives the fol-
lowing particulars, concerning Mr.. John
Sons death:
Mr.. johnson had gone to Annapolis to
argue case in the court of appeals, and
by invitation of Gov. Carroll became the
latter's guest at the executive mansion.
The governor invited ChtefJustice Bartol
of Maryland and several other gentlemen
to meet Mr.. johnson at dinner at the man.
sion. They dned about o'clock m.
At dinner MIR. johnson appeared in excel
lent spirits and his usual health, and en-
terlained the company by his conversation
and by relating anecdotes AT dinner he
took one glass of MADEIRA, and refused to
take any more. After dinner he suddenly
asked the governor to take him into the
parlor. He took the governors arm, and
walking in there sat down on a sofa. The
governor proposed to have coffee brought,
but Mr.. johnson replied, "No, if you want
to smoke rejoin your guests, and smoke. !"
The governor answered, VERY well,
will join you in few minutes" and
returned to the table, but, feeling un-
easy at leaving Mr. Johnson alone, propos-
ed to the company to gointo the parlor and
join him. Charles G. Kerr, Mr.. Johnson's
son.in-law, who had come into The dining
room after Mr.. johnson had left the table,
said, "No, he always takes a nap after din
ner, and ] suppose he has gone to sleep"
The company then went on smoking and
talking, and while so doing servant OF
the governor appeared at the door and,
beckoning him ont, told him Mr.. johnson
L.. H., a.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

WINDSOR COUNTY.
woodstock, Springfield, each Chester, 4 !;
Bethel, Hartford, Ludlow, Rochester, Royal.
ton. Windsor. EACH Andover, Barnard,
BBrldgewanter o Caysndish har'and Norwch
bridge, Weatherfeld, Weston, West Windsor
each Baltimore. l.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
ST. Johnsbury, S; Barnet, Burke, Danvllle,
HardwlcK, Lyndon, each. The remaining
towns OF the county have each, except Kirby,
Sheffield and STANDARD. who have each.
cHITrENDEs COUNTY.
pi barlih nII y; Golcnestsr. Charlotte
mond, Westford, Winston, each. The re-
manning towns OF the county have two each,
except MILLION ana st. George, each.
ESSEX COUNTY.
Brighton, Concord, Guildhall Lunenburgh, Q
each, The remaining towns OF the county
have one each.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ST. Adams, 10 BERKSHIRE, Enosburgh, Fair
fax, lllghgate. kichford. Sheldon and Swanton,
each. The remaining towns OF the county
have two each.
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
Alburgh, Grand Isle, 2; South Hero, 9 Isle
La Motto and North Hero, one each.
LAMoILLE COUNTY.
Morristown, 4; Wocott, 3. The remaining
towns OF the county, each. except Belyldere,
one.
ORANGE COUNTY.
randolph, 4 (; Bradford Chelsea, Corinth,
NewouIy, Thetford, Topshan, TunDridge, 3
each, The remaining towns OF the county have
each, except Fairee, |,
ORLEANS COUNTY.
Barton, Troy, B each The remaining towns
OF The county each, except Holland, Salem
and Westmore, each.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Montpeller, Northteld, Waterbury, 4 Barre,
o. The remaining towns OF the county each
except Duxbury and Fayston, each
wINDnAM COUNTY,
Brattleboro, O.; Londonderry, Rockingham,
Westminster each The remaining towns of
the county, each, except Athens, Brookline.
Somerset and Stratton, each.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
Elections.

Chemung county electsseven republicans
and four democratic supervisors.
Returns from Herkimer county are pref
ty full, and the result proves that the re-
publicans of the board OF supervisors will
have one majority.
Five towns of Schenectady county held
their town election Tuesday, and elected
three republican supervisors and two dem
ocratc, republican gain of one.
The town elections in St. Lawrence
county, N. Y, occurred on Tuesday, 9Th.
Twenty nine of the thirty towns elected a
republican for supervisor, and one demo-
crat.
The town elections in mnay of the
counties In the state of New York were
held last Tuesday. We give the results in
several counties. In New York town cleo
tions are always carried on in strictly
party manner, and are supposed to indicate
the political falling of the people.