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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
Ex.Justice Davis aud HIS Late ASsO.
ciateS.

WASHINGTON, March l3.--rhc following
correspondence has passed between CO Justice
Davis aud his late associates on the bench OF
the United States Supreme Court -
WASHINGTON, D. C., March ), 1877.
Ny Deur Brethren:
Nv official connection with the Supreme
Court Of the United States closes to-day. |
have determined to accept seat 10 the Seuate
with which have been honored by the Gener-
al Assembly Of the State oil Illinois. Having
passed all the years Of my active life at the bar
or on the bench, it is not without serious mis-.
gipiDgs that | cutter upon a new sphere Of pub
lie service, but [ have not felt at liberty to de.
cline The honorable position to which l have
been invited. LII sevcriug the relations which
have existed between US for so many years
beg leave to bear my testimony 10 the eminent
learning, ability, and integrity which have
characterized your judicial laborS. From the
organization Of the Government the Supreme
Court has been composed of able and upright
Judges. In my judgment it is now as worthy
of the confidence Of the American people as it
ever has been at any period Of its history.
Since | was invited to its councils by President
Lincoln six Of its members have been number.
ed with the dead. [ take great satisfaction 10
the reflection that my relations with them and
all my associates have been uniformly kind and
cordial. 10 offering you my parting saluations
| beg you to be assured of the respect aud sin
cere good wishes with which remain
Your FREUD and servant
DAVID DAVIS.
10 the Chief Justice and the Associate Jus.
tees of The Supreme Court Of the United
States.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
March 10, 1877.
Dcn Brother Daris
We have received with sincere regret your
letter announcing that your official connection
with US is closed. During the fifteen years 10
which you have been member Of this Court,
questions Of the greatest character have come
before it for ad Indication, and you have b0rue
your full share of the labor and responsibility
which their decision involved. We shall miss
in the conference room your wise judgment and
your Just appreciation of facts, and 10 the re-
ccrtion room your uniformly kind aud courte.
Gus greetings. With the hope that your life
10 the future may be az useful as it has been
ia the past, aod that the ties OF personal friend
ship which DOW bind US so closely to you may
Ec7er be broken, we subscribe ourselves, very
sincerely, your frienGs,
II. R. WAITE,
NATHAN CLIFFORD,
n. Il. SWAYNE,
SAMUEL F. MILLER,
STEPHEN j. FIELD,
w. STRONG,
JOSEPH P. BRADLEY
WARD HUNT
Tb, IL An David Dau;a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

During the debate upon the budget 10 the
German Parliament, yesterday, in speech
which is described as sensational, the Deputy
from Metz described the ruinous state Of affairs
10 Alsace and Lorraine. and showed that prop
erty iu the latter province is now worth only
half what it was before annexation. fhe Ger
man authorities have ordered that the men
who formerly served 10 the French army shall
accept German nationality or quit Asace and
Lorraine Immediately. Some five thousand
families, it is stated, will be affected by the
order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

The question of the conflicting claims Of
Cows. Hampton and Chamberlain to the Gov
eraorship of South Carolina came up in the
Circuit Court of Charleston yesterday as ln-
yolved in the validity of the commitment by a
trial justice appointed BY Gov. Hampton.
Judge Reed decided that the authority Of the
trial justice must be respected as that of de
facto and de jure officer of the State. This de-.
csion establishes the legality Of the Hampton
government as to the Charleston circuit The
other circuit judges throughout the State had
already made similar decisions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

The election in New Hampshire, yesterday,
resulted, as far as is known this morning, 10
tho choice of the republican Governor. ind
Blair and Briggs, republicans. and Jones. dem
ocrat, to Congress. a private dispatch from
Jones says that be will have 500 majority. The
republicans will doubtless have from fifty to
seventy.6ve majority in the House aud eight
of twelve Senators. and claim four or five
councillors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
Total, sl25, $50 42G, 275 70, 22T 25l 90

n collection was taken up 10 meet de6clen-
cies
A! the close OF the collection, at which $500
vas raised, the committee 90 the cage Of a. e..
Gearhart reported in favor Of his continuance
Oh trial.
The report Was accepted.
u portion OF the educational report was sub
mtted, and after devotional exercises he Cou
ference adjourned until 3! o'clock this after.
noon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Conference was called to order at $3.50
p H., Bishop Doggett in the chair.
The Committee on Education made their re.
port upon the Wesleyan Female Institute. The
report is i very satisfactory Que, both as re-
specis The educational and financial condition
Of the Institute.
Mr.. }. Fl. Fight offered an amendment
to the report, requesting the Bishop TO
appoint Rev. John Landstreet as agent.
to collect monies for the liquidation oil the debt
of the Institution. The amendment was re-
ceved as part of the report. When this re-
port closed Rev. Mr.. Harris, President Of the
Institute was addressing the Conference iu sup
port Of It's claims, recountlng the difficulties
and troubles with which the Institute had had
TO contend and the manner in which they had
been met and surmounted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

A CHINESE FUNERAL.--Coming up town
lately Chinese fuGcra! passed NE 1T bris!,
trot. Seated with the driver Of the hearse was
Chinaman who was diligently scattering slips
oil paper along the street. Picking some Of
these up | found them perforated by sharp
instrument, cutting them in several places. |
stopped some Chinese on the walk, and asked
the meaning of them, but could get no salts.
factory answer. l learned from friend, how
ever that these paper charms are thrown out
all the way from the house to the cemetery. the
object being to keep the evil spirits from get.
ting possession Of the body. 1t is supposed
that they followed the dead body iu cro8ds,
determined on mischief, but that, being very
curious. they stop whenever thsy see tines,
paper slips, examine them carefully, and trv,
as did, to get. at their significance. Mean,
while the funeral procession hurIies on, olhe.
slips being thrown out, thus keeping the little
devils occupied in their studies till the friends
get the body buried and beyond their reach,
| A Chinese funeral service reminds me OF those
Bible passages which make mention Of hired
mourners. These Orieutas employ women to
| do their public lameDtation. The coffin is placed
| upon bier 90 the sidewalk, hanksd by the
| Inevitable pig or pigs, there being tHo, op,.
| roasted (see Charles Lamb. essay 30 Chimes.
roast pig) and the other uucookcd, bu. both
decorated with flowers aud paper hicroslyphie..
| The priest talks little. aud then tie rrofe,
sionaI mouroers, dressed ia white, which j. III,
mourning color Of the Chinese, lament littic.
thea more talk from the priest; followed ty
more !amcntalion from the Tomea; and - o,
to the end, when the dead man an,. the deaf
pigs are hurried off together to the cemetery
with shower oil paper engmas to teas. Oh 1!
cheat the demons Oh the Way (6r ri IL
Boston UuiveysaLN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

Reports from the ninth Congressional dis,
trict of Georgia, where an election was held
yesterday, to ill the vacancy caused by the
transfer of Mr.. Ben. Hill to the u SSenate,
resulted in the election of Bell. the regular
democratic nominee, over Speer, independent,
and Archer, republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

A joint convention oil the Ohio Legislature
will be held next Tuesday to eleo: United
States Senator \ letter Was received from
Bon Wade yesterday saying he neither sought
nor would deeoc pominaton. Msssrs. Mat.
thews and Taft arc still considered leading eau
didates, with Rowland as third. The re-
publican members of the Legislature will hold
a caucus next Thursday night to nominate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

The contest of the will of the late Conmo.
dore Vanderbilt came to an unexpected end in
the Surrogate's Court at New York yesterday
By the withdrawal Of all objections Oh the part
of the contestants. The whole matter was fix
ed between VIM. f. Vanderbilt and contest.
ants before coming into court. The will was
duly admitted 10 probate, and letters testamen.
tary ordered,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

A dispatch from Atlanta Ca, reports that
q violent tornado has passed over Alabama 1t
developed in the southwest and swept toward
the northeast. Houses on several plantations
were demolished, and two persons are known
to have been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
The Hon. David Davis.

The United States soldier who Was arrested
in New Orleans Monday charged With killing
fellow soldier. was turned over to the Nlcholl;
police by Gen De Trobrisnd. This is not consider
ed at Washington, however, an oficlsl recognition
Of the Nichols government. Gen. Augera
orders remain unchanged, and he still preserves
tho status quo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

Hon. Samuel Randall, ex,Speaker of the
House of Representatives, visited the Ma:sa-
chusetts Legislature yesterday. Each House
took recess after his formal Introduction. His
reception was most cordial by the members of
both parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
Cameron mt the White House.

An interview was had yesterday between
President Hayes aud Simon Cameron. Came
ron called at the White House, accompanied
By Representative Mackey, OF bis State. Mr.
Hayes, who was surrounded by a number Of
persons, left them as soon as Gen. Cameron en-.
tered the room, and hurryiog over greeted him
with vigorous shake Of the hand. Gen. Cam
eroo said II am just riding around to pay my
respects ADD cay goodbye to My friends, and Of
course would not leave you out" Mr.. Hayes
responded Il am tru y glad to sec you Sena.
Joy your voluntary retirement from public life. "
General Cameron Hayes, | dou't agree with
you 10 this Southern Dotinu Of things, but |
believe you are good republican and love
your country, and hope it will come out all
right" Mr. Hayes-"What do you think Of
new election 10 South Carolina and L5uisi
ana?' Gen. Cameron-"Tha is good idea,
ADD / am sure all fair men ought 10 agree to
it. Patterson told ne Of the plan, aud agree
with it, He is from my State; he is one OF my
boys; he is true man. When the old nao
spoke of Patterson as one Of his boys bis man
ner ev1cad proper degree Of tatherly pride
at such bright product. as we'll 1t might. MIR.
Hayes then asked. with te0dar soilcltude,
"Wben do you retire." The old man braced
himself up and responded very phaticalIy.
"When ny successor is chosen, and not before. y
This caused a loud smile, 10 which all parties
Joined. Gen. Cameron then shook hands with
the President oucc more. bowed himself out,
and then, like a gallant courtier as lie is, be
paid his respects 10 Mrs. Hayes.
4 Dew charter was reported for New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

The municipal election at Camden, n, j.,
was held yesterday, and the indications at
midnight were that the whole republican ticket
had been elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

the whole amount being $S,l76,78.
Ga motion The thanks of the Conference
were rendered TO Bishop Doggett for his dis.
course On the Progress Of Methodism, last
night.
The report of the dsci plinary collections was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
News of the Day.

The British Customs Commission, London
announce that the Colorado potato beetle ha:
been discovered alive at Bremen on good
brought from New York. They have accord
ingy issued circular to the Collectors Of Gus
toms 10 the United Kingdom directing thai
the instructions already given for detecting tn,
beetle be applied 10 all potatoes imported from
Bremen or any German ports.
The Lower House Of the Connecticut Legis
lature yesterday passed bill-preVousIy pass
ed by the Senate-making the legal rate Of in
ierest six per cent. 10 the absence Of contract
lcr different rate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14


Nor so BAD THAT IT MIGHT NOT BE WORSE.
-Chasscur. in his Washington letter to the
Norfolk Landmark, says The Virginia re-
publicans arc 10 quaudaTy, and they are more
bitter against Hayes than the democrats ever
were They all wished they had voted ior
Tlden now, aud they damn the man who don
back his friends. Their situation is truly de.
pIoratlc, and they refuse to be comtortei. The
ouly consolation left them is their political reli-
gion. Speaking OF that reminds me of little
auccdote, as the late lamented" would say.
There lives in Alexandria clergyman, a man
OF great plety, great sense, and much Originate.
ty. Well, last year, the President appointed q
day for fasting and prayer, and this dev0ut sou
of the church requested his hearers 10 faithful
ly observe the day, and 10 give thauks to God
for his blessings Alter church, as the pastor was
going home, poor dlapldated specimen of le
male humanity stopped him, aud with tears 10
her eyes, asked him to solve a question. II
have sick husband at home" she said, land
he grows seeker r
"WclI, my good womao. such is the weak
ucss Of the flesh as the soul grows spiritually
sick, Both need their proper physicians, an.
swered The reverend gentleman.
Dut NY CuiIuIcu ale sich, sue CDuliuueu.
God only chastens those he loves, still co.,
s1ed the minister. 1T might be worse
Worse Doctor she petitioned. What
could he worse than sick husband, sick chill
dreD, and nothiog at home to eat p
Are you 10 hell ~ asked the Minister,
somewhat Irrltated by tie Inportunste style of
poverty advertisement.
IN n.no !" stammertd the wife Of sick
husband, and the mother of family Of TO-
vaids
well, then, you understand that you might
be in still worse condition !" explained the
minister, and the consider and consoIed parted.
So the Rachel weeping RAIDS Of Virginia may
borrow consolation 10 the fact that they are
DOT in heI;'' how long they will continue as
aliens from their future abiding place is, OF
course, matter Tor time to settle.
The democrats havo the happy privilege of
laughing now. 1t is pleasure born OF pain,
perhaps. but pleasure none the less. They
are in the eyes OF the great nation, martyrs
They have beeo defrauded Of those rights that
are theirs 10 all justice and 10 all equity; but
the naTauders who defrsuded them are now
fighting among themselves over the spoils, aud
sooner or later, when rogues fall cut, honest
men will get their dues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

One hundred dollars conscience nl0ncy was
received at the Treasury Department FROM ;, :
York Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

Mrs Nj. +. Bright widow oi the !a.o tio&
Jesse D. Bright, Of Indiana. died at Louisville
KY, Monday night. after brief lilies: The
remains will be brought to Baltimore 10 .hi:-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
FOR SAIL; OR RENT.

E7OR RENT-For rent tho Two TT
II STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE ,
Union street, Nos II and l3; in excellent '''
for the storage Of grain. Apply to
4. HEEBEEI
mh l2-eo6w OF Burke q ~ ",,'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

4 Dew charter was reported for New York
city in the Legislature at Albany yesterday
morning. It provides for spribg election for
city officials, and various measures of retrcuch
ment and reform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14
CITY COUNCIL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

A regular meeting Of the City Council was
held last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

MO. ~ s. WASHINGTON - ~
~ RENT. Possession given Octi. Isl: -.
Apply to GEO. UHLER. s3p IT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-14

WAsHlNGToN, March l3.--'lhc following
correspondence has passed between CO Justice
Davis aud his late associates on the bench Of
the United States Supreme Court -
~ lS..
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

TAYLOR. lin Kinnickinnic, August 81, 1877,
JOHNNIE, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Taylor,
aged years.
STARIN.-In River Falls, August 22nd.
EUSICE. daughter of Mr.. & Mrs. Stephen
Starin, aged 9mOnths and 10 days.
WARNER.--Af River Falls, Aug 81, 1877,
JOHN w. WARNER, aged 79 years.
The deceased was born near the
present site of Chillicothe, Ohio, July
18th, 179s. He spent the greater por-
ton of his life in Ohio and Indiana. but
for the last six years he has been a
citizen of River Falls. Last October
deceased went to Indiana TO visit
friends and returned during Christ
mas week. The exertion and expos
ure of the trip were evidently too Sc
we're for him, as disease Immediately
set in eliminating in dropsy of the
heart. AT first his sufferings were
very acute, but during bis last days
he was free from pain, and his mind
clear. He leaves three children, all
of whom reside in Indiana. Mr.. Moses
Wilson, of Kinnickinnic. is his neph-
ew. He was consistent member OF
the Church of the United Brethren,
and a man of many sterling virtues.
Funeral services were held this fore.
noon, Rev. I. C. Jerome officiating
His remains were taken to the Kinnic.
kinnic cemetery for interment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
FOR sale.

Mr.. John Watson, having been call
ed to England on business is DESTROYS
of disposing of all his real estate and
personal property, consisting of two
lots with Westinghouse and barn
thereon; also his harness shop. This
property can be bought by paving part
down and time will be given for the
balance. His entire stock of harness
es, saddles, whips, &C., will be sold
very low for cash, or on thirty days
time. All notes due and book ae.
counts must be paid byi the 18th day
of September. Any one having claims
against the said John Watson will
please present the same before that
time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Pocket Music Boxes at Peterson's.
S25 Reward.

LosT.-July 10Th, 1877, either at the
depot at st. Paul or on the train be-
tween st. Paul and Hastings, a Mem
orandum Book, containing ST. and
the following notes: One from n.
BOnness to X. L. Lien for $50; one
from Pete Lewis and n. Bonnes to K.
L. Lien for 500; one from Gilbert
Olson, and others. to II. Halverson
amounting to about $S5; one from f.
X. Ames to Edward Nelson, or bearer,
for $50. The book also contained
other notes and valuable papers. Any
one returning said memorandum and
its contents to Fuller, johnson & Co.,
St. Paul or to the undersigned at
River Falls, Wis, will receive $25 re-
ward. X. l.. LIEN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

Joseph Stephens has on hand very
fine lot of cross plows of his own man.
ufacture which he offers for sale at
very reasonable prices. 1t is conceded
by all that Mr.. Stephens plows have
no superior. He has enlarged his shop
and now has better facilities than ev-
er for turning out good work. Call
and examine his plows before purchas-
ing elsewhere.