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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
Nj, Ganlbefta.

LONDON. Sept. IA Paris dispatch to the
Times shows how NJ. Gambetta. by taking adj
vantage Of all his technical rights, can prevent
the Judgment against him from becoming de-
fnitlvc uu,il alter the confirmation OF his cleo
ton as deputy, which would protect him from
Imprisonment. The correspondent, evidently
replying to the argument OF the Paris Gaulois
and Figaro that the judicial decision sentencing
NJ. Gambetta to three months Imprisonment
Tor an outrage depIives him Of civil rights for
five years, continues: Il am perfectly aware
that the arrest ou appel becomes de6oitive
when it is delivered if the Court Of Cessation
does not quash the judgment, aud that inviola
bity can have no retrospective effect. also
know that as soon as it has been delivered NJ.
Gaubetla may lie 10 prison till the decision Of
the Court Of Cessation, but | will not DO any
cue, not even those who are the most guilty OF
this act of ministerial insanity, the injury Of
believing that they would make use of their
lower 10 that respect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
FOREIGN News.

The third boat belonging to the ship Forest,
which colIided with the ship Avalanche, has
washed ashore. All hope Of any more survi
vors is DOW abandoned. An inquest Oh the
bodies washed ashore was begun yesterday, but
nothing new was developed. Tho Inquest was
adjourned Tor one week. The wreck OF tho
Forest has not sunk. as was supposed. but is
floating about the Channel, bottom upwards.
The water is SO rough that it is impossible to
secure it,
TX President Grant received tho freedom of
The city Of Glasgow yesterday. Replying to the
address Of the Lord Provost, he said that be
would ever remember this day, and when back
10 America would refer with pride to his visit
to Glasgow. lie was 80 much citizen of Scot
land that it would be serious question where
he would vote. Ho thanked the Lord Provost
for his kind words and the audience for its vel
come, The freedom of the city was presented
to Gen. Grant 10 gold casket The ceremony
was witnessed by large crowd, and the Gene
raj was enthusiastically cheercd. A banquet 10
his honor was given iD the evening, but it was
Of private character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

ware of auy decided Russian successes for he
says The Emperor and the Grand Duke
Nicholas were on the battle field until O'clock
last night.
The Emperor returned to headquarters here
(Paredin) late last night
The battlefield of the last five days is quiet
this morning. There is talk of submitting the
Turkish position TO a regular siege and sapplng
10 the redoubts while close blockade ID 10
s,iluted with intent 10 starve Osman Pasha's
forces, The villages enclosed within Osmau
pasha's line are full of supplies for The simple
wants OF Turkish soldiers aud the fields groa1
with heavy crops of maize. The losses this
morning are spoken of here as about 5000 to
6 600 but there are 90 details. The Emperor
this morning has gone back to the battlefield
to visit bis soldiers. Uoless this position OF at
fairs is shortly changed by decided Russian
success the event Of the campaign will turn on
the movements Of Mehemet Ali and Sulelman
Pashs rather than Oh the fate Of Plevua, but
all information concerning these ls OF most
meagre description. A telegram from Shumla,
dated September II, shows that Mehemct Ali 3
central column is still at kazelevo. Mehemet
Ali himself had gone towards E:ki Juma and
may be working westward TO compel the ku''
SLAMS to abandon TernOva ADD the Balkans.
AtCOOSta0tl0Opieo u uul suaJ lIe W al CinoS
issued a telegram from Suleman Pasha, dated
September IL. reporting that on previous day
accommodating party from the village OF
Shipka pushed through the Balkans to the
rear Of the Russian position and captured vii
lage held By o small Russian fore, ten miles
from Gabrova. 90 the other hand special
dispatch to the Daily Telegraph, dated obipka,
September |, says that all was quiet and moth
ing whatever was done. What portion OF Su-
LEHMAN Pasha's army remain at Shipka We do
not know, but the Turkish War Ofic, bulletin
above mentioned would indicate that his OVID
headquarters were still there.
y Reuter- telegram from Conslantinople,
dated yesterday, says reassuring dispatches have
been received from Osman Pasha.
LONDON, September 1.-The following
Turkish official dispatch has been received -.
SnUMLA, September l3.-Baker Pasha ad-
vancing northwest from Gonna Soudlir, yestcr-
day. encountered four battalions Of Russian infan:
try supported bycavalry, near laraghatck. Aided
tya Circassian detachment Baker Pasha at
tackled the enemy who being reinforced by hVe
infantry battaoos repulsed the Tur ks. Later
in the day the Turks received cavalry and in-
fantry rcinforcements and compelled the enemy
TO retreat to Vodilzaa with heavy loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
A True WOrkfngman.

Mr. J. A. HUMPHREYS, son Of the late VIII
liam Humphries, Of this city. and an industri-
Gus and efficient master mechanic in the cm-
pIoy OF the Midland railroad at Lyuclrburg DC.
cliucs The nomination for the House OF Dele.
gates from that city, rendered him by The
wolkiDgmcn's party, 10 the following sensible
and truthful card, the peru5al OF which will
rroit the few mechanics who have !,!ned the
workugmen's party 10 this city;
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Sent. T. 1871
INcssrs. +. F. Taylor and E. Fhgua, Com
mitee:
Gentlcmcn-Y our letter Of the 81 instant
came to hand this p. NJ, and while | am graft
fed that the workiogmen have the confidence
10 me 10 suggest that | should become their
candidate for The Legislature, permit me to say
that am not In accord with the movements
now being made to sever the W0rkiogmen from
the great conservative party. l. see no neces
sty Ter it, and believe that any combination re-
sultiug 10 the defeat of the party will be 10 the
detrimcnt, not only Of the wOrklDgmen, but Of
the whole people. II the workingmeu have
causes Of complaint but | must confess | do
not know what they are), it seems TO me that
the proper place TO complain and adjust such
matters ia within the party. You certainly can
not complain that you have not been represent
ed. Did not the people Of Lynchburg and the
county oil Campbell take up and elect your can
didate to the Legislature few years ago, aud
then endorse him by d re election? Have We
not been represented 10 The City Council and
our School Board from reconstruction up to
the present time? Did not a conservative Leg.
isature introduce the present public school
system years before the time required By the
Constitution, and has not the city made ill.,
eral appropriations of money 10 erect school
houses and sustain the schools? Were not the
homestead and mechanics lien laws passed for
cur benefit Did not our distinguished fellow.
citizen, John w. Daniel, introduce bill which
was passed) which secures the wages Of all en-
ployces on railroads, &c? Then what is the
cause of complaiot2 | trust you will spurn the
counscls of those who would have you ahurc
allegiance to your party and join with your pc
Iitical enemies that they may secure place and
power. Had there been class legislation against
the mechanic aud Workingmeu, had we been
neglected by The conservative party, | would
have been among the fret to raise my voice in
condemnation. But such is not the fact; we
have had every consideration, We have been
represented 10 the Legislature Of the State, 10
the CITY Council and School Board, laws have
been passed for our protection and money ap-
nominated to educate our children. | impIore
the workiogmcn to stand by the party that has
stood by them. 30 assured the leaders 10 this
movement have some selfish end IN view; they
care not for you. except to accomplish their
aim. For the above reasons | canuot be your
candidate for the Legislature, but shall cor.
daily support the nominees Of the conservative
party, and hope you may 60 and do likewise
Very respectfully,
JOHN A. HUMPHREYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
Indian Affairs,

A dispatch from Omaha says that General
Crook narrowly escaped assassination at the
hands of Crazy Horse Oh the occurrence of the
recent disturbance at Red Cloudy Agency.
Crazy Horse had been working to breed dscon
tent among the Indians, urging them to 20 on
the war path, but could not succeed. Among
the northern IodiaDs he had been pretty pow
erful. but when be came to the reservation he
found so many Chiefs who were regarded bis
superior that he lost all bis Influence, and be
came angry aud iIlnatured General Crook
sent word that he wished 10 talk with him, aud
started out with MIR. Clark an Indian Agent
aud Interpreter to see him. On the way dowo
to the Indian camp General Crook was over
taken by a courier, who stated that Crazy
Horse, in conversation with his men, had said
that he intended to talk pretty saucy to Gene.
raj Crook, aud in case the General should OBJ
jet he would kill him. General Crook and his
COMPANION, who were unarmed, abandoned the
idea of having talk with Crazy Horse, and
the latter's arrest and death followed.
Red Cloud, Spotted Tail. Little Bad Man,
Man Afraid OF Ills. Horse, No.Water aud 9TH
er Indians will 80 to Washington tho latter
part CT This month. Gen. Crook left for Wash
inslon yesterday evening" and will be there
when the Chiefs arrive
Indian Inspector Vandever telegraphs from
MesilIa, N. NJ, to the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs as follows -
The Warm Spring Indians have left their
reservation, and have murdered thirteen per.
sons. Jefferds, the former agent OF the Chir.
cahuas, stirred them up TO characterization.
lie can be convicted Oh Indan testimony offurn.
iahing whskey to the Iodians. [ leave for
Mesaalerns 10 day"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

FREMONT, o., Sept. l4-Since the reoep-
ton that vas rendered President Hayes after
his election. the people Of Fremont have en-
joyed 30 such gala day as the celebration of bis
reception by the 23l regiment, which is being
held here to day. From Is 900 to 10000 peo.
pie arc already in attendance from the country
aroand Fremont, while excursion trains will
bring many for the afternoon exercises. The de.
monslratiou is in DO wise political, but is par
ticpatcd 10 by all. Irrespective of party. The
celebration began this morning and will continue
all dav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

The workingmen's party 10 Ohio has con.
soliiated with the greenback party 10 that State,
and the branch of the former party In this city,
having discovered that it has no platform upon
which to stand, has also adopted that Of Mr.
Brick Pomeroy, who helped all he could to de-.
feat Mr.. Tiidcn for the presidency. We hope
the Alcxandrians who belong to the party will
follow the excellent ard sensible example set
them by their f,rmer townsmaD, Mr.. j. A.
Humphrics
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
The California Ring.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 13.-The U. S. Grand
Jury has found four indictments against Geo.
NJ. Piuuey and Rufus G. Spaulding, late naval
pay inspector, on charges of conspiracy and
fraud 10 issuing forged certificates fox money
against the government. Pinney has forestalled
his arrest by the U. S. authorities by return
ing to Jail, one OF his bondsmen on indictments
found by the county grand jury, having given
him up. Up to late hour this evening Spauld
Jog has not been arrested. although warrant
is out for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
The Soft THING Tue SLUGGARD HAD
Inst alkar tho strilcn rhnn Solomon olacaa Ii.

The Soft THING TIE SLUaGARD HAD
Just after the strike. when Solomon closed the
discussion by telling the sluggard to go to the
ant, the sluegard replied, with knowing wink,
that he had much softer thing than that.
"As how?" inquired the proverbial monarch.
II will start a savings bank" replied the man
of inertia The monarch nodded slowly twice
or thrice, and went away to get shaved. The
next time he met the sluggard, that deliberate
Individual was riding in gold.mounted cari-
age, with goodman and footman in livery, and
ID reply to the monarch snod he just pulled up
to say that he was going over to Europe for
little while. till the furry blew over. And Solo
mon went back into bis sanctum and wrote -
Better is an handful With quietness than
bank book as big as Bible with travail and
yexation of spirit. "-Hapokeye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
HUMPHREYS.

In referring 10 the late report about Mr..
John Goodies Withdrawal from the contest for
the Speakcrsbip. the Norfolk landmark says:
"Mr. Goodies position from the first has been
that Of good citizen who refuses to seek Office,
bet will not decline it when offered 10 he
proper manner" Mr. Goode would make an
excellent Speaker. but the present Indications
are that Mr. Randall will be nominated 90 the
frst ballot 10 the congressional democratic
caucuS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

Father Grogan who was arrested in Chicago
yesterday for throwing out of the car windows
tb, bibles ia 1t had been plt I'D i'll racks by the
Young NJ ems Christian Association, says he did
So because of tho obscene sketches he found on
the ls leaves. Why didn't he tear the fly
lihes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

TIE conservatives Of Essex county have nomi.
mated Mr. Patrick Warren for the House Of
Delegates. The republicans of King George
county have nominated d.. W. 3. X. Price
for the House Of Delegates James B. Fcklsn
has received the conservative nomination for
Buckingham county. G. A. Bohannon Tor
Gloucester, aud Capt. r. + Bland for Prince
George ) Guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TREwEEK.LY By
EDGAR SNOwDEN.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER IA, 1877
The republican party 10 Virginia is growing

The republican party 10 Virginia is growing
small by degrees, and beautifully less. Its
strength has been reduced to mere corporal's
guard, aod that composed almost entirely Of
of6ceho|ders, and they are by 10 means as firm
10 the faith as they were last year. We men.
toned yesterday that one Of the few yet re-
naming of the party who do not hold Office
uuder the Federal Government had progressed
as far 90 the road to Conservatism as indepen-
dentism, and to day We see it announced that
The Norfolk Dlybook has followed his example,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, and
Of necessity breathe more or less of the heavier
poisonous germs constantly floating through it.
10 prevent such from asserting their prejudi.
cisl effect upon the system. Dr. Bulls Blood
Mixture should be used as its efficacy is simply
wonderful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT WATER
RENT0RS

In consequence Of the large amount of bills
unpaid it becomes necessary to rigidly enforce
the rules Of the company.
Notice is therefore, hereby given that on and
after the Goth day of September, 1877. the rules
of the Company will be rigidy enforced, and
the Superintendent is directed positively to cut
off the water from all parties deinqu ent, without
distiction, which will subject them to the cost Of
So so for letting the water on again.
By order ofths Board.
sep 1-eot30th 4. D. FENDALL, Secry.
Sclssoks' SCISSORS
A full line Of
j. RODGERS & SONS
GEN INE SCISS ORS
Just received at
sen Is G. G. BERRY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

The President publicly informs Mr.. LsngstoD,
the colored u. S. Minister to Gan Domingo that
he must not take part in Ohio politics, but the
radical oflceholders from Ohio, in Washington,
ac privately informed thsL they will lie Al
lowed five days 10 90 home and vote-which
may be civil service reform, but il don't appear
to us in that light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

The late fall in State bonds can certainly not
he attributed TO General James A. Walker, the
conservative nominee for Lieutenant Governor,
for that gentleman, 10 speech at WytheVille
last Monday, said that "repudiation is larceny,
and forcible reimbursement is highway robbery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
MARRIED..

In Richmond at the Grace stree, Baptist
Church, September 9th, 1877, by Rev N. w.
Wilson, z. NJ. WHITLOOK to Miss ROBER.
ia H. ATKINSON, both of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

At the meeting Of the Anglican Synod 10
Montreal, to. day, motion empowering clergy
to use at their discretion certain prayers taken
from the prayer book of the American Church
was discussed at some length and finally voted
down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14
The English Races.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE race to day for the
Doncaster Cup. at Doncaster September meet
ing, was won by Hampton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

SUPREME Court OF APPEALS The Su
prcmc Court Of Appeals Of Virginia can
menced its annual ee.sion in this city on Nor
day last, all the judges, except Judge And"!soG,
being present, viz: Judge Moncure, President
Judges Christian. Staples aud l'urks. Tia
following arc the proceedings up to th,.
morning:
Mouday-Boyco & Wright vs.. AcCiw, from
the Circuit Court of Clarke county. On mouoH
of appcllees, rule was awarded agaGst arl
lants to show cause why they should not b 9
quired to execute new appeal boDd.
Tucsday-llanna vs. Miller, Clark 4 l!nt.,
from the Circuit Court of Augusta. The AZ
pellant not appearing, rule was awarded {
show cause why the case should not tc u
missed at next term.
John II. Crawford VS.. Geo. +. ShoT.r n"d
ais, from the Circuit Court Of Augusta. Ia.
case was ably argued by Geo. NJ. Cochran III
appellant and II. B. Niche fer appellee.
Wednesday-TIe case If Crawlor'! v.
Shower was continued and argued ~ Heorh"
N. Harrison and Hon. A. Ii. II. Stuart lp' n!
Crawford and Judge Shelley tor Geo. /: ohoV'r,
To-day judge VIM. j. Robertson, "l c''lhir.
fJr the Appellant, will conclude I'll, aHgumch',
Jno. b. Speice. Esq OF A lSemaIl'. qH'i'"-'
to practice in this Court
Petition of Chas. T. Workman, executor "i
Gabriel Workman, for Al appeal, &c, from! d..
crta If the Chancery Court Of Richmond, IL
lie case of Fsrrsr VS.. Farrar's guardian &e
refuse by a'lthe judges. VALLEY I'rginia@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

70 tie Glit0r Of lie AlGruNlrtu Gd:eNe
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va, Sept. l3:h, lS,,1.-.
10 your issue Of the llth see 4 notice lfon,
Mr. ID M.Chicheser, saying that 81 have ncvrl
denied to friend or foe that did vote for Mr.
Person for personal reasons satisfactory to III
and my friends la every other political con
test since the war have given my inf len.
and my vote for tho nominee Of the conserve
tive plrty.'D MIR. d. NJ. Chichester sill Irc""
slider the assertion that he has made, for h" htr
thrice If not ollenar since the war voted
against the regular nominee Of the con.crVa'ls'
party, and done his best to defeat them.
WnI.rII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-14

the next redoubt also. The first redoubt which
was captured partially commands the rest, and
can, with little spade work, be converted into
mcaDs of approaching all the rest 10 turn. A
great failure was therefore remedied at the
eleventh hour. The Archapgcl Regiment
achieved the greatest feat. Colonel Schneider,
an aide.de camp of the Emperor was shot dead
as he planted the colors on tho psrapet with
bis own hand. estimated the forces engaged
at about 1000 on the Russo. Roumanian side,
against from $4,000 to 10, 900 Turks. The valor
of the Russian troops is the only thing to be
praised, as the attack was unskillfuly directed
and the waste of life unnecessary. The Turks
were very skillfuly handled. They must have
lost some men 10 their two sallies in the open
field. Otherwise they were completely COW
cred, and lay close till the moment Of assault.
The correspondent Of the London Daily News
confirms the desperate fighting, and says that
at the close the Mamelon rcdoubt, mention
ed at the commencement of the dispatch, was
intact. This correspondent seems to have LETT
before the Russians retrieved their fortunes.
The Khedive of Egypt will send further
contingent of troops to Turkey.
The departure of the Servian regular troops
from the camp near Belgrade for Alexlna.z
commenced yesterday. A whole park of artll'
lery and an ammunition train have gone.
LONDON, September lit is significant
fact that two experienced military correspond.
ents of the Times and Daily News after witness
ing the attack on Tuesday arrive at the same
conclusion that Plevna must be taken by grad
ua approaches.
The Daily News correspondent writing from
the Russian headquarters, under date of Mon.
day morning, appears to have been still una !
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-23
Franco-EnEIish Tunnel,

The engineers who have been en-.
gagged in the work preliminary to the
construction of a tunnel under the
English channel have reported, il is an.
nounced this morning, that there is an
unbroken continuity Of the chalk bed
along the route marked for the tunnel.
and that the work Is perfectly feasible.
The tunnel will run under the channel
from st. Margarets bay, near South
Foreland, to point on the French
coast between Sangatte and Calias. The
distance across is twenty-five miles, and
there will be nine miles of railroad ap-
proaches. The investigation into the
character Of the bottom has been con
Quoted by sinking two shafts, one on
either coast, $50 yards deep, irom which
excavations have been made for half a
mile under the sea. The preliminary
and experimental work was estimated,
when il was commenced last year, to
cost $4,000. The total cost of the
permanent tunnel has been estimated
at siO.0O0,0O0. One plan. submitted by
hammond. French engineer. provided
for the submersion OF an iron tube,