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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Senator Butler, Of South Carolina, 10 bis
speech at Columbia, night before last, recount
ed the difficulties he had encountered in obtain.
ing his seat, and snimadverted severely on the
conduct Of the administration toward him.
And yet Mr.. Hayes had announced that, unlike
his predecessor, he was the President of the
whole country. and DOT the representative of a
party. The President has sadly disappointed
those whose tricndship it was worth trouble to
retain, aud has chilled the enthusiastic ardor
that his speeches had inspired in the sanguine
temperament Of the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Mr.. Couklng being satisfied with his victory
over the President, in the case ofthe New Y FORK
Custom Hous, officers, which will assist him
materially 10 the election of Legislature ia.
vorable to his own interests has drawn off his
forces, and, yesterday, allowed batch Of the
Presidents appointments to be confirmed,
though some Of them, as that of MIR. Brady,
collector of the Petersburg district. 10 this
State, were objectionable upon precisely the
same grounds as those he assigned for the re.
jcctlop Of the New York appointments. Con.
sistency, either in words or deeds, is quality
upon which the average radical PLACES little
value, and, having gained his point, Mr.. C)nk'
ling is now content to wait for proposals OF
concession from Mr.. Hayes which, Judging
from the recent remarkable Emergencies Of the
latter will probably be forthcoming at an early
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
Legislative.

There Wis utth!nG ct much general interest
d0oc IL TIC State Seoatc, yesterday. Auopp
the peiltl0LS prr7tutcd vas one from the mem
bers OF the bar and Court officers of Loudoun
county PRAYING Tor the continuance on the bench
OF Judge Keith, of the Circuit Court. A reso
luton was agreed to as TO the cXpcdiency Of
amending the code So as to limit the power OF
County and Corporation Courts 10 determining
the compensation to be allowed attorneys, clerks,
shertts, and sergeants, for services rendered.
&c. a resolution was also adopted iuquring
what legislation is necessary TO enable persons
residing near the lines Of railroads to obtain ID.
demnlty for damages done by trai0s on slid
roads.
In the House resolutions and bills were pre-.
sented: Providing for amending the CoDstitu
ton 50 as TO return to the old magisteral courts
in the counties; providing for the trial Of all
cases of petit larceny before single Justice OF
the Peace; providing for aboIishiug the prescott
county cr2anlzltiGn and substitute therefor
the system Of county government in force III
1919; to amend the read law in Loudcun; and
to amend the law !E relation to the interest on
money, as 10 prohibit the taking Of more than
six per cent. under the penalty of a forfeiture
0! the whole debt if more interest is cxac:cd.-
The Committee on Privileges and Elections re.
ported ia the contested election case Of B. ".
Lacy vs.. John NJ. Gregory declaring that b.
w. Lacy was entitled to his scat as delegate to
represent tho c1u0tics of Charles City and New
| Kent; ard the House adopted the report by a
large msority. Mr.. Gregory retired and Judg~
Lscy WAS sworn 10 by til" clerk. 10 the Goa
tested election CAS-, of J5hn &. E|elI vs. ].
Spieer CurtlctN, the sitting member from lIan
caster, the committee reported, declaring Mr.
CurlHlt en'i'!e:i to his sea-. The report wa
| ad ,Dtai
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
Miscellaneous Foreign News.

10 London. Wednesday, the India Council
sold 81 000, 900 of bills at Is. 9.l6i. per RI.
pee. This is lower than was anticipated and
completely demorallzed the silver market.
In the equity suit of the Singer Sewing Ma.
chine Manufacturing Company against New
ton Wilson. involving plaintiffs right to the
exclusive use of its trade name, the British
House of Lords has decided in favor of tho
Singer Company. reversing the previous de
cree of the Master of the Rolls, with costs.
1t is stated that sn Englishman has been
arrested at Berlin at the request of the German
military authorities on charge of treason
against the Empire. He hal the plans of
Mo'z and other fortresses in his possession.
The date of holding the consistory at Rome
has been postponed from the 18th to the 2lst
inst. The Vatican is in permanent delibera-
ton concerning tho conclaVe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Time is oil that is required to develop the
true inwarincss Of O carpet Dagger. Mr.. Stow.
ell, tho late carpet bag member of Congress
from the Petersburg district, 10 this State, who
ran poor girl crazy aud killed her by taking
away from her her only means cf support, q
government clelkship, has now had proceedings
instituted against him by the government for o
settlement of 'readjusted' accounts as internal
revenue officer, which position he filled priorIto
bis CONGRESSIONAL career.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

The Page Courier says: "Wm. Barram last
week, at one shot, killed three wild turkeys,
each weighing eighteen pounds. They had
beard that measured ten inches 10 length
They were decoyed within few feet Of the
blind, where Mr.. B. was hid. Gabriel Smith
several years ago killed nine at one shot, aver
aging nine pounds each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

The appointment of Mr.. Anderson, of the
Louisiana returning board, as acting Collector
of Customs at New Oreans,is bad enough, but
it is no worse than the appointment of the in-
innate personal friend OF Senator Patterson,
aud astalwart republican, to the same post in
Charleston. The civil service reform of the
President is the most remarkable policy ever
put into execution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Senator Gordon, of Georgia, is urged by
numerous parties to 90 to Europe and invite
capitalists and laborers to cmigrate to the
Southern States We hope he may 90, for
we believe that proper representations made to
the immigrants, before they leave Europe, would
induce maoy of them who now 90 to the West
to come South and settle here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

The democratic House of Representatives
yesterday, admitted Mr.. Patterson, the demo
traffic contestant for the seat from Colorado, but
it did so after . complete and thorough investi
CATION, and 10 strict accordance with the law.
nothing relating to the case was aliunde
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
Virginia News.

The Culpeper News says: "On Sunday night
last Rev. G. Y. Steptoe, of Brandy Station
| who had been suffering severely from wound
received during the war, arose and fouad bis
way 10 the dark to where he was accustomed to
keep bottle Of spirits, and took swallow. -
He at ouce discovered that mistake had been
made, and lighting lamp, saw that be had
drank from bottle containing corrosive subj
mate, He went with all speed to DR.. McClaoa-
hans residence, who administered an antidote,
aal his IT. was saved. He has been very Ill
snuc ::.n from the effects Of this fearful dose,
but is uoT7 recovering"
A; ATE meeting of the Virginia Denta
Assor;":'- &c committee to whom was refer.
led ION Of the presidents address ad
W." g cxpediency of seeking Legislative
ctioa for the profession reported that,
hasing carefully considered the subject, and
being satisfied that some action should be taken,
recommend that the association appoint com.
mittee. representing different parts Of the State,
to prepare bill relative to this subject, TO be
presented, il possible, to the present Legis!a,
ture for their action.
Maj. NJ. ". Henry, who commanded Stuart 5
Horse Artillery during the war, was buried at
Berryville last week.
A little child of Mr.. John Jones, who resides
near Rappahaunock Station, on the Midland
Railroad, was burned to death last week.
The Harrisonburg tannery has been sold to
Baker and Willis, Of Frederick county, for
SIS 900. half what it cost.
Thomas Shumate. esq died at his residence,
near FishersVille, Augusta county. last week,
aged Sc years.
Rev. J. G. Mionigerode has resigned The
rectorship of ST.. Stephens Episcopal Church
at Culpeper
Court OF APPEALS OF VRoGNIA-White
Va. McGannas, g.. From the Circuit Court
of the county Of Frederick. Affirmed.
Norfolk City vs. Chamberlain. Frou the
Corporation Court Of the city of Norfolk.
Reversed.
McViegh vs. Bank of the Old Dominion.
From the Corporation Court of the City of AL.
exaudria. Affirmed.
Bells administrator v5. Bell ct ais From
the Circuit Court of Madison county. At
frmed
GiIlitt vs.. The American Stove and Hollow
ware Company. From the Corporation Court
of the City OF Norfolk. Affirmed.
Govans executors vs.. Clarke ct als Petit
ton for rehearing denied.
Thomas, trustee, vs. Gerst ct ais. Set down
% the privilege docket.
Commonwealth vs.. Ford. Writ of error
awarded to judgment Of the Circuit Court of
the county of Charlotte.
Marxhausen vs. Commonwealth Writ of
error awarded to judgement of the Hustiug
Court of the City OF Richmond.
Helfrick vs. Commonwealth. Writ of error
awarded to judgment of The Hastings Court
If the City OF Richmond
Keys w. Forrest Appeal refused to de.
'ree Ct the Circuit Court Of Matthews county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

The corporation tax of Culpeper is twenty.
FIVE cents on the hundred dollars. The debt
of that town does not require readiustment,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
The Markets.,
.uHKKEEU.

At St. Georges Church. in fredericksburg,
on Wednesday evening. Decem Der - 1877. by
Rev. r. J. McBryda, assisted by Rev. H. &.
Murdsugh. D. D., EDWARD ~, AR SiSd,
PRICE, of Richmond: snd Miss LOU FITZ.
HUGH, daughter of VIM. A. Little esq, of
fredericksburg Va.
At the Frankln.Stree. NJ E. Church. Mo-
by the Rev. K. Wadsworth, y. d., 4. W.
CHRISTIAN. of Virginia, and MOBlLlA O.,
youngest daughter Of the late r. II. Redwood,
of Mobile, Ala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

Now that Mr.. Hayes has been defeated by
Senator Couklipg, the smaller radicals, like the
Greeks and Se,viaos now treating the dis
comGted Turks, are taking advantage Of his
mistortuucs. In New York number
Of federal Office. holders have been elect
ed to Offices 10 connection with the local
republican organization, 10 plain contempt of
the Presidents order Of last June; and yester.
day, in the House, Mr.. Butler, while speaking
on the Colorado case, sarcastically warned his
democratic friends DOT to seat Patterson, who
mauifcstIy was cot the choice Of the people of
Colorado. He thought that all electoral ma
chinery, returning boards, electoral commits.
sious or anything else which stood between the
will of the people and the fair count of the
vote, ought to be swept away. No machinery
Of election ever ought to put man 10 Office
who had not been elected by the vote Of the
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

There is no material change in The Senatorial
contest, in the California Democratic Legislative
Caucus: The 18th ballot last night stood: Far.
10y rs. Mcdonald 20, Ryland l8. and Hager II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRtWEEK.LY By
EDG AR SNOwDEN.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER IA. 1877
The simple fact Of being Virginian was once

The simple fact Of being Firginian was once
an honorable dis!inctiop, and entitled the man
who bore it to respect 10 any community be
might enter The war and the poverty 1t &C.
casioued were great dcmoralizsrs, however, and
unfortunately affected. Virginia so much, that,
iu the eyes of many, she has egitimately lost
10 great degree, that respect to which, before
the war, she was entitled, and which was uni
formly accorded her. Her course on the State
debt question is not likely to win back that re
spect. judging from the following from the
Philadelphia North American.
Some of the Southero States are refund
Jog their Indebtedness. The process Is simple.
The debt contracted at one hundred per cent.
is refunded at sixty cent on the dollar or less.
The State thus exioguishes moro than a
third Of its burden at the simple cost of paper
and ink This procedure could apparently be
defned differently aud called reputation: vi
course if it succeeds another 'retundiDg' will
cc,ur at an equal reduction, aud with third
operation the State will b almost as free from
debt as its creditors will be barren of money.
The justic, aud expsdiency Of the proceeding
need not be iosisted upon. But correct no.
mencatulc mus! be had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
DIED..

In Sacramento, California. Novcmb Der %, 1871:
JAMES G.. son of the late Jamas q. Goods. OF
Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

A ELEGANT BRASS GAG 4 for 81 % at
n dec IL MCLEAN y UH LERS.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
LATEST FROM NASHVILLE.
special to NGorristown Gazette.

Special to MOrriStOWn Gazette
NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. II. =
Senate Finance Committee bill to
compromise the State debt at fifty
cents with six per cent. interest.
witt coupons receivable for taxes,
came up in the Senate to-day on its
third reading. Mr.. Read offered to
amend, proposing to compromise at
fifty and grading the interest for
three first five years two per cent.
three per cent. for the second five,
at four per cent. for the third Ave,
FIVE per cent. fer the fourth five and
six per cent. for the remaining ten
years, which makes thirty cents on
all the bonds at all times, to be con-
vertible into State Treasury war
rants, now bearing interest, and to
be receivable for all State dues at
the option of the holder. The
amendment is pending.
A resolution was offered in the
House to take a recess from Decem
Der 21 TO January I'd.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
Personal.

Maj. ]. n. Dickinson, of Chattanooga,
is in the city.
Attorney-General Fulkerson is with
US again tor week. He is, of course,
as fresh as a mountain dew drop.
Ellis Cooke, Esq of Hawkins coun-
ty, dropped in to see US last Monday, en-
route for Asheville N. c. on visit.
Col B. M. Branuer and P. F. Voc,
of Messy Creek, are in town in attend
ance at Circuit Court.
Judge James T. Shields, and son, of
Clinchdale, Granger county, are in
town, waiting upon the honorable Court
in session.
Mayor, W. D. Cannon, who has
been out of town for a week past,
has returned, apparently in as good con-
dition as ever.
Miss Moore, who recently operated a
singing school and gave tive public en-
tertainments here, has formed similar
school in Knoxville. We trust her mer-
its will be rewarded.
Julien G. Reynolds, Artist, of Messy
Creek, is stopping at the Grigsby House.
He has on exhibition at w. p. Carriger's
drug store, an elegant specimen of por-
trait painting. He has card elsewhere
Dr. D. A. Nelson has removed from
Russellville to this place. and is stop
ping at present at the Grigsby House.
He offers his professional services to the
citizens of MorriStown and Hamblen
county. See card in another column.
We regret to hear of the serious i'll
ness of Mrs. Capt. w. J. Taylor, who
is prOstrated at her residence from that
fell-destroyer disease, consumption. We
trust this estima5le lady will survive the
dreaded disease, and soon be restored to
her usual health.
We learn that DIR. r. P. Eaton, of
Eaton's K Roads, Roane county, Tenn,
has purchased the property here of ex-
Sheriff G.. "a. Boyd, and will locate his
family at an early day. The Doctor will
be worthy acquisition, and we well
come him amongst US.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19

- The nomination of Col. John
Baxter, of Knoxville. Judge of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit, vice Emmons,
deceased, was confirmed by the U.
S. Senate on the 18th instant. The
confirmation was a sensible one, and
is received with cheering congratula-
tions by his numerous friends
throughout the State and particularly
East Tennessee. Judge B. is emf
nently qualified for the high position,
and we believe he will faithfully and
impartiaIly serve the interests of his
constituents, and reflect honor upon
both himself and bench.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
Christmas.

No matter how many melancholy COM
plants are made of the hard times, the
coming of Christmas warns the hearts
and opens the purses of the most OBJ
durate towards the children. On every
hand are the evidences that Santa Claus
will soon make his annual visit, bring
ing happiness and good cheer. The chill
dren's saint is no older, though twelve
months have passed since his coming,
and for our part we wish for him per-
petuaI life. BY special appointment,
the principal headquarters of Santa
Claus will be at the Drug Store of Mr..
w. p. Carriger, (Magee's old stand),
where everything the heart can wish for
will be found, for Christmas gifts, from
the simple suple-jack to the most elegant
toilet set. Mr.. Carriger and his ever
polite and accommodating young clerk,
Freddie Lothrop, will wait on all with
pleasant smiles who may call to examine
or purchase any of the numerous Christ
mas articles in the establishment.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
Astonishing Success.

It is the duty of every person who has
used BoscHEE's GERMAN SYUsP to let
its wonderful qualities be known to
their friends in curing Consumption,
severe Coughs, Asthma, Pneumonia, and
in fact all throat and lung diseases. No
person can use il without immediate re-
lief. Three doses will relieve any case,
and we consider it the duty Of all Drug
gists to recommend it to the poor dying
consumptive, at least to try one bottle,
as 40, 900 dozen bottles were sold last
year, and no one case where it failed wa
reported. Such q medicine as the GER
MAN SYRUP cannot be too widely known
Ask your Druggist about it. Sample
Bottles to try sold at 10 cents. Regular
size 20 cents For sale by w. p. Car
riger
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
Clothing for All.

Mr.. Jos. t. McTeer, the popular cleth-
Ter of Knoxville, is now thoroughly pre-
pared for the fall trade, having an ex-
cellent stock of goods. Ar. McTeer
purchased the stock himself, and 1t Is
just suited to the East Tennessee trade,
as he has no superior in the business, be-
ing thoroughly posted in regard to the
wants of the people In East Tennessee
in the clothing line. Country mer-
chants should visit this establishment
whenever they are in that city, and we
feel confident that they can get bargains.
In the merchant tailoring department
the best of workmen are employed and
the finest of piece goods are being used
and perfect fits are guaranteed. Give
him a call.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19

T The Nashville american says,
1.-The only one of the Southern Re-
publicans who voted against the
amnesty bill was a little narrow
minded pudding-head from Tennes.
see. He was nurtured in one of
those deep valleys where daylight is
brought down in troughs in very
small quantities, not sufficient even
to pierce the Cimmerian darkness
within his skull. His name is Ran
dolph. The negro members voted
for it, but they are only black out
side"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
THE NEWS AZ ooNsrANrrNopLE

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 1.-THE
fall of PIevna is officially announced
here. Mehemet Ali has been remov-
ed from his command and replaced
by Chakir Pasha.
The Council of State has decided
to appoint three Christian Governors
of Provinces.
osMAN's SORTIE.
BUCHAREST, Dec. 1.-THE reports
current here that Osman Pasha's at.
tempt to break out was caused by a
combined Russian and Roumanian
assault on his positions. is purely
imaginary. The sortie was solely
prompted by the entire failure Of
provisions. Osman crossed the riv-
er Vid, attacked and took Fort Dol.
ny Etropelje. The Russians and
Roumanians were hurried up from
Susorla and Bukova.
AFTER A TERRIBLE CARNAGE,
Osman attempted to re-enter Plevna.
but 1t had been meanwhile occupied
by Roumanians and Russians from
Grivitza. Osman, On finding himself
thus surrounded, although wounded
in the foot. personally conducted ne
gotiations for surrender. He express
ly announced that he surrended un.
couditionslly to the Emperor.
ANOTHER soRTIE.
simultaneously with the main sor-
tie, the Turks made sortis against
the Roumanian positions on the right
bank Of the Vid, but this was feebly
conducted, and the Turks in that
quarter surrendered almost unresist-
ingly. A Whole Turkish artillery
train was captured in the immediate
neighborhood of Plevna. The Rus
sian and Roumaaian armies made a
triumphant entry into the town at
80 P. NJ, Monday. The Grand
Duke Nicholas slept at Plevna last
night.
THE SERVIAN DECLARATION.
BELGRADE, Dec. IA formal
declaration of independence is ex'
pected tomorrow.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
Married.

By the Rev. G. T. Carroll, in the Pres
byterian Church, at this place, last We'd
.nesday night, the 18th inst, Mr.. II. ".
SHIELDS to Miss LIZZIE RICE. Attend
ants:-Mr. G. s. Andes and Miss Katie
Taylor; Mr.. r. M. Barton, Jr., and Miss
Cora Lafferty; Mr. ]. o. Rice and Miss
Alice Lyle; Mr.. c. NJ. Thompson and
Miss Hattie Rice.
We acknowledge the reception of a
share of the bridal cake, for which we
extend our thanks and hearty congratu-
lations to the happy couple. We wish
them much happiness in their marriage
state, and trust no sorrow or sadness
will ever cross their pathway or cloud
their happiness.
At the Residence of the brides father
near Russellville, Tenn, by the Rev.
J. J. Carroll, on Sunday, the 10th inst.
Mr.. CHAs. J. COLEMAN to Miss MAMIE
l.. CoFFMAN
We heartily congratulate Charlie, in
being drawn over the matrimonial
BRIDGE" because he is Knoxville boy
of our home, so to speak, and we re.
joice whenever we see them embark in
so honorable calling. May peace, hap
piness and prosperity go with him and
his through this unnatural life, to the
better world to come.
On the 18th inst, by Squire =
Jones, in Parrottsville, Tenu., Mr.. A.
g. STUART to Miss SALLIE NELSON,
both formerly of Morristown.
We congratulate our friend cam" in
having chosen wife who is in every
way worthy of his tenderest care and
deepest affection, and we know that he
will prove true and devoted husband.
We wish the fortunate couple long,
nrnsnernuS and hannu liuas tnnafhar
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19
Yours, &C.,
G. T. P. JARNAGIN.
sSSANTA CLAUSE PROCLA
NATION

Be it understood that my headquarters
is with s. w. McCrary, on the E. T., Va
& Ga. R. R., and if you hear otherwise
it is a mistake, have nice presents fol-
all, and greater variety of Toys than
ever seen in Morristown. An immense
stock of holiday candies for stocking
filing" Toys Toys Toys in endless
variety, l am laden with. Mammas and
papas come to me and select for your
little ones. L want to make every child
in Morristown happy, and therefore will
let you have Daddy Christmas at a
trile. am also loaded with Fire Crack
eTs, Torpedoes, Roman Candles, Sky
Rockets, etc. Children, persuade your
parents to visit me, and come yourselves.
Respectfully,
"a w McCrarvl SANTA NTATTC
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-19

Boys, if you think the old man fogs
you toe much, don't feel badly towards
him. HE that sp areth his rod hateth
his son but he that loYeth him chas-
teneth him betimes." This is gospel
truth, and the old man probably never
struck you lick aaiss, only when he
struck at and missed you.