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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29
The Frightened Radicals.

Such srticles as tho following arc not calcu.
lated to quiet the slarm of tho radicals:
"What docs it mean? a dispatch which Wo
published Monday from our legu!sr CORES
pondent at Washington, communicating copies
Of some remarkable statements IN wiring, when
wero left at tho Washington Office OF the Herald,
so tallies with remark mado by Mr.. Tllden IN
8 recent interview with one of our reporters IS
to awaken curiosity rs TO what MIR. Illden Is
doing or attempting to do Is he resi- " trying
at this late day 10 tnrtfy his claim to the fresl-
dency? II is stated in one of the documents re-
ferred to that it is known that Mr.. Tllden has
conferred with the South Carolina authorities
relative TO this and other matters pertaining, to
tho election of 1876, and it WAS upon the infOr-
nation thus obtained that he determined to
test the question a3 to tho PRESIDENTIAL tlt!c IN
tho courts; and taken in connectlon with Inc
that Mr. Tlden lays the catering JUNCTION TO
his soul that ho may dispsce and replace MIR.
Hayos? With our high opinion of Mr.. Tlldea's
practical sagaclty, we cannot cr5dlt 1t, and yet
if he WAS Eighty man it is easy to sec how ne
might delude himself in tho present condition OF
atInirs in Washington mn. J. HcrntL
"Butler admitted and thu Senate aud House
then what next? Unless We mistake the signs
of the day, and pending rumors prove false,
these conspirators viii have the satisfaction OF
seeing tho work 60 on in an effort to dSplace
Mr.. Hayes, under quo acarranto proceedings,
backed by q law OF Congress that they have
power TO pass, and inaugurate Mr., TlIdsn as
President Ct the United States, under the as
sumption that if Hampton and Nichols wecc
legally elected as Governors of South Carolina
and Louisiana, then Mr.. Tilden is most assured.
~ President of the United States And; let US
ask, who can gainsay such a proposition When
Butter and Eustis, and probably Spoford, are
sd mitled under this conspiracy, then Congress
will have power to put the Presidential ques.
ton before the courts, with an apparently plain
case in favor of Mr.. Tiden under the recogni
ton Of Hampton and Nichols by Pres't hayes
and his subsequent Southern policy based upon
those premises. II now looks rs If the c1nspra-
cy has much wider range Of purpose ih.n wss
to enter upon new and startling scenes."-
Wash Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

Court OF AppEALs.-Her and ais vs.
Wlckham and ais. Fully argued by judge
Orump. John Dunlop: Messrs. Griswold &
Johnston, Williams and Boulware for the an.
pelants, and by Judge Meredith, John B.
Young, Thomas N. Page and Henry 7. Wick.
ham, Cos, for the appeecs, and submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

The entire internal revenue of the United
States is DOW derived from taxes upon spirits,
tobacco and ftrmented liquors; upon such ar
ticles as require the use of proprietary stamps,
and upon bank capital, deposits, circulation
md chcct,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

As the people of Virginia had not as much
reason for complying with the President 8
thanksgiving proclamation as no had for issu.
ing it, the day set apart for that purpose was
not observed by them to any considerable ex.
fanf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

The wicked fscth when no man pursueth ;
consequently The radicals, even those who hate
the President, yet, as they hate the South
more, and incorrectly thlrk that the reversal of
the Ubiquitous award Of the electoral commits
sion would crafty that section, are alarmed at
every incident that can possibly suggest the
idea of an attempt to effect that reversal. An
article 10 the New York Herald, Tuesday,
therefore, alludiDg 10 late remark Of Mr.. TIL
den respecting the revolutionary mode By
which the present almiuistrat alton was Installed.
taken 10 connection with the GEAR approach OF
a change in the political complexion Of the
Senate, has Induced them to believe that what
by rights should he done, but which 20 PARROT
now desires, on account of the anxiety, eommo.
ton and trouble that would necessarily cnsuc'
is 90 the very cvo Of accomplishment, and that
before long Mr. Tsl,!eu @ill, By legal procedure,
have possession OF the place 10 which he was
elected, and that tho emoluments of Office and
the itf1cucc Of official position will have for.
over flown away from the unworthy set which
has reveed 10 them for the last sixteen years.
They are alarmed because they would do as
they fear the democrats will, but the latter
have too much regard for the interests Of the
country 10 attempt any such movement, even
had they an honest Senate and Supreme
Court without Judge Bradley 10 sustain them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

Why do so many parents think children
troublesome because they cry. and why do
children cry because they suffer. d.. Bulls
Baby Syrup relieves all pain that Baby hood is
subject to, and only costs Is cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

A party of emigrsnts for Arkansas started
from Pittsburg yesterday on a fat boat. intend.
ing to travel by the river, but had hardly got
into the stream when by collision with feet
of coal boats, their vessel broke up, throwing
them all into the river. Five persons were
drowned, including a man, his wife and two
children.
The two coal miners who were buried in tho
Borden mine, near Frostburg Md, were rescued
yesterday morning after being imprisoned forty
hours. A now opening was dug to than. They
had not suffered much oxcopt from hunger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

THE WIDOWED King of Holland has deter
mined upon contracting morgsnatic marriage
with dramatic star of small magnitude, known
on the boards rs Mile Emile d'Ambre, for
whom the King has obtained from neighbor-
ing serenity tho title of Countesse d'AmDroise.
1t is to enjoy life of domestic happiness with
mis- beautiful young wife that his Msjesly has
acquired hotal in Paris, TO which he is send
ing his art col ections and other treasures The
marriage is expected to take place soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered
81, 600, 600 in gold to be sold in New York on
Saturday at II o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

It is reported that seventeen hundred of the
Indians on the march to the new reservation
on The Missouri river hsvo stampeded and left
the main body. This party of Indians WAS
Joined by 2, 800 others when they started and
the short rations cause by this large increase in
the number to be provided for may have caused
tho stampede if it hiss occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29
France.

The delegates Of the trades councils of Paris
who went 10 the Elvsee yesterday were received
by the ViscouDt d llarcourt, Secretary of tbc
President, who said President MacMahon re-.
GREETED that he was unable to receive them
The delegates presented az address to the Pres.
ilent, calling attention to the stagnatiou e.
trade in Paris, and to the fact that many work
men end others are reduced to misery and en-
barrassment. The address concludes 1--WE
think it lies with you to end this disastrous and
dangerous situation and avert the conflict
threatening between the powers Of the State,
by giving complete satisfaction to the w;sl.
which was clearly and loudly expressed at The
recent elections
NJ. Battrc was to have another interview with
the President to day on behalf of the Orlean.
ISIS, to urge an immediate rc;uro to q concilia
tory policy.
The Paris correspondents Of the London Time
telegraphs :-'Dsspite reports that have beCl
circulated to day have just learned tonight
on undcubted authority that 90 overture tor ::
compromise has been made TO the Lett. H."
anxiety is Increasing, and diEquicting repor,s
are again current. The rumor5 arc Gumcr1u,
and conflicting. 1t Is certain, however, ilat
the Budget Committee gre not l7cini to ,dop;
extreme measures 1t will oaly rcius, to woe
Hucu pulllDGS vi TIC CSll'ha'CS 'o Sbu w WIN
held without IT. usy 10 the general interests G
the country.
ELECTRIC LIGHT "A number Of Interesting
| experiments hive been recently carried nut u
| Metz by Committee Of engineers and Nh":
officials eppciotad to Investigate he pract;c!
biity Of employing electric light durIn2 >i,sn
| operations, and 10 suggest any mod!!:c1tloa-
| which it may sem czpc'iicut to ir:rai;!c2 Ia
the apparatus at present in Use. On the n"ht
| of October 90 Forts Frederic Chlrc: 81! II
vcnst ben were Illuminated by throwing :n'
light upon them, when it WAS iouo3 ttat 81
distance of from two to three kilometres, MM
onIy buildings but individual tocn could be p!ain
ly made cut. Ga tie righs Of the 27al Of o.
tober the electric apparatus was arranged on
the exercising ground outside the Chamhic:c
gale, and the light directed upon rev # lar'
gets. Fire was then opcbcd against tbesc Ia
ter by e squad Of rih.men, and the pc@cc'
made Was nearly as good as that recorded GU
ordinary occasions when Grirg BY Gay-a rcSl.t
which was considered exceedingly satisfactory,
as thick mist prevailed at the time and mate
rally iacIfcred with the action Of tho light
Altogether the Committee Concluded th:t tie
electric light may 10 future be employed with
advantage, not only in siege operations. hut
alsc during outpost duty and engagements AZ
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

We said three or four days ago that the
course Mr.. Couovcr was pursuing was but con.
frmiug the reputation for trickcry lie had
earned during the presidential election. His
vote yesterday, after his previous assertions,
stamps him as rurchasablc commodity. We
hope tho "cxpanation' he made to the Prcsl
dent had nothing to do with The sale. Mrs.
Victoria Woodruff maintains that es her body
is her own, she has a right to do with it
as it may please her. Mr.. Conovcr may enter
taiu the Same ideas about his vote, aud from
his standpoint he probably thought be was
right 10 disposiug OF it 10 tho best advantage.
After the expiration OF his Senatorial term he
will return to the oblivion from which tho car
pet bag fcnd dragged him. but one eau not
live, even in oblivion, without money, and, q &C.
oordance with the principles of carpet bagism,
ho doubtless thought he was right 10 looking
after the main chance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

The South Carolina special investigating com.
mittce on the case of Senator Patterson made a
report to the Legislature a. Columbia yester
day. Including the testimony of some forty re
publican ex.members OF the Legislature. all
concurrlDg 10 the statement that Senator Pat
terson's election was secured through bribery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29
.ny4 K gsIED.

November 18th, at Hill Dale, Fauquier CO.
Va. by Rev. Nj Allen, Mr.. &. B. FADELEG
OF Washington, d. c., to Miss NJ. A. FURR
Va.-[Wash. s. Loesburg papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

- y pEAs-5 bags Black Eya Peas just re-
.LSo ceivod by
nov 10 j. G.. g f. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

20 BAGS OF COFFEE, Java, Msrcaioo
i . LaGuyra and RIO, received this dizzy
and for salo by +. j. DAVIDSON,
oct 10 LAT King -!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

NENTS' NECKWEAR, e. largo sesortmcn:
VI Just eceived ri
FERGUSON 6 BROS,
nov0 81 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

= MOTHER LOT OF NEW BUCK
"a WHEAT FLOUR, received to. day by
oct II J. G. e H. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

TOKKS-Bottle Corks also Corks for Oys-
" ter Cans, Sc, of all sizas with CEMENT,
for sale by
nov % T. $ IEADBEfTER 81 BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-29

~ DOZEN WASH BOARDS in store and
Nv for ssl3 ut bottom, prices by
nov Is MCLEAN & UHLEk, 107 King st.
TuEESE-Choice Factory ard Pineapple
W Cheese just received by
noy8 K. Is. LAWSON s. co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21
BAPTIST srNDAY-sCHOOL CONVENTION.

BosrOS, Mass, May 20.-Yesterday was held
the third days the National Baptist sunday
school Co lventon. paper was read by the Rev.
Henry NJ King Of Boston, the Training Of scholars"
Tie Rev. Dr. H. T. smith read paper on Training
tArm in intelligent Christian Character" Tie Rev Dr.
Pollard, Chairman OF the Committee on Enrolment,
presented report, which forth that the number OF
delegates pres ut 325. The Rev. IN Dixby, from
the Committee Resolutions, made report. The first
resolution pointed out the importance and desribiiy 81
conventions like the present Toe second Endorsed the
cminrrt fitness OF the UNIFORM International lesson ~ s.
ten. The JIrd recommends the use OF ne BdptttSt
irGckr ana other periodicals OF the Baptist publication
society Inc iUuTth pointed out especial WORK called Tor
In present, such tie training OF teachers
Inc gathering of whole congregations, young ana old
Bible societies and that every member VI
the church shOnd be in the Sunday school, and every
attendant upon the Sunday schOOl be present at public
preaching The resolutions were adopted. The Rev. Dr.
T. T. Henson OF Pennsylvania add eSrd the convention
upon The Trainl of ON Children in Our Distinctive
DenOmuatiOngl Principles
The exercises concluded to-day. In the morning.
services were held IN fremont Temple, and sermon
was preached by the Rev. Thomas Rainbaut OF New
York on the subject. Heart Preparation Essential TO
Successful Bible Teaching"
In the evening three addresses were delivered on
." Penis OF our Youth" by TIE Rev. w. W. Boyd or
Charleston; Conversion Of Children its Possibility
and Nrcessty." by tine Rev. Wm. E Hatcher d. d.. OF
virginia, AMI on Rewards Of our Work., 3y the Rev
warren Randolph, ID. D., of Indiana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21

room, on tho first floor, were thrown open, afford
Ing convenient and pleasant surroundings for the
dinner abl the pictures OF the art loan principally
bellslng tie walls OF tie second parlOr. While
the parors made ready for afier-nner guests the
company disposed itself comfortably the smoking and
billiard rooms in the basement, ascending the rold
staircase, sought tie library the private dining room
and the caTdrOom all thee being richly furnished aud
hang with the portraits OF distinguished aud tie
club presidents
The early departures from the reception replaced
by fresh arrivals from the heaers and the animation
OF the party did not begin To TILL o'clock in the
morning. ". C. Baird. W. j. Hill, and Mr. ROmey
rbuted the musical part of the entertainment and there
were Rotations from j. ), Page, ". D. An
drews j. T.. Frobisher, ana Charles Roberts, jr.
Tbirty-fye pictres-most OF them by wel-knOWn
American artsts-cOm rised the loan collection.
Among them notable hreyer, calad the
Bulgarian Tram" The Arrival Of the stfOllIUg
Player" by Delort; 1.-THE Story of the Bull Fight" Dy
N6crt John Meals portrait OF Mrs JOhl r. Raymond
as Marie Stuart Eastman JOhIIsOns fiddler, entitled
The Hour Of Rest :" three pictures by story including
picturesque example OF " The Organ Grinder" Of the
river district a cattle piece by William Hat; coast
scene from Whtredge and many others whio0 called
Ouj favorable comment
This is the LOtos Ladies' Day" from till p. A
large number of IN ctItIons has been issued The Com
mttce on Entertainment consists OF Dr. A. T. Macdonald
Montague L. Marks, and Charles l.. r. as, aud TIE Art
Committee Of George II. Story Noah Brooks. and Dr.
Charles l. Pardce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21
A GOOD WORD FOR Hustled.
FROM The AIb1py EreninC Journal


We believe that Nh Hustled in carrying the
Suu.;y i through tie House ne ala, pursued the
be- 81 course the existing condition Of Affairs ahd mat
dis leadership judicious as 1t was brilliant ana
successful. Ii Is true objectionable items OF "A
minor Character had gone into the Suppy bill against
Ills opposition. They had been carried by combinations
which would have held them in the open House III
spite OF these questionable items, when ala not amount
10 more than $50 coo 9il UldSjU,OOO out OF an apro-
rriati ON OF over $500 OOO-the bin as whole as we
have proved compared very fav0raby with ihh OF
1876 which was c0ufcssedy the hest OF years The com
mi'tee had done everything that was IacucaDe IN te
face of the combinations 10 pune the measure 10 nave
tasep up thcitems detail in The House would nave
saved nothing and woud have plunged tha body mo
discussion al struggle Of which DO man could see inc
end II would have prolonged the session, EN- 'rrasstd
tho ,usiness ard accomplished no good. MI Hustled ga
thai which. win quick eye ana great experience, he
Ia bq M b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21
FIETH -AVENUE THEATER.

The arrangements for the closing nights OF
Miss Nelson's engagement have been somewhat nodi-
nd Tonight and tomorrow this charming artist viii
appear as Jui,et On Wednesday Twelfth Night VIII
b. given for the last time. Romeo and juliet comes
again Oh Thursday. Friday, apart Tor Miss Nelson's
benefit will be an occasion of special interest Tor she
will enact the balcony scene from Romeo and juliet
with MI George RgnOd AS RoD'e' ana VIII also play
Pauline in the Lady Of Lyons" with Nj Charles Cogh
Ian a. Co9e Saturday sacred 20 the benefit OF Miss
Fanny Davenport, and really remarkable combination
il promised for this festive evening, the play beng Ihe
Bunchback" with Miss Nelson a. Juii0 Hiss DaVeh
port Is Helen Nj. T. l.. Davenport as Master bdter'
AMI Mr. Charles Cughlan Sir IhomaS MI Day 3
" Vesta,p an adaptation OF Pa'odi's Rome ra"e"e'
which was the sensation last Autumn IA Falls' VIII 10
produced next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21
OBITUARY..
EDMUND QUINCY.

EDMUND QUINCY
At his residence in Dedham, Mass, on the
17th inst died Mr. Edmund quincy, man OF letters
and an active member the old sntislaVery organlLa
ton OF which Mr. Garrison was leader. MT quincy
was of the old and distinguished family OF that name
the son OF the late venerable Josiah Quincy, the states
man and President Of Harvard University ana lie was
the grandson Of Josiah Quincy, who during MS snort me-
WIS eminent as "A Revolutionary patriot. Mr. Edmund
Quincy was born IN Boston. Feb. l. lsOS lie Brauu
nted at Harvard College IN 1927 He early became one
Of the Massachusetts, Abot0niss, and TOOK an acu'o
part In their operations constantly writing ana occurring
with remarkable ability. He was constant contributor
TO The Slar,ry Standard IN this city, ana had some
editorial supervision at time OF It's columns for
eyeral years he was correspondent IN Boston OF lhh
1RurSF and his letters over the signature OF ByeS
formed an extended series aud were much admired
They presented a lively and witty record oil events IN
the Athens Of America and although sometimes eACee-
ngIy sharp were IN the kindly ana Just In 1898
Afr Quincy printed IN Ptndms Magazine his novel OF
Wensey story without Moral an agreeable define
,tion NJ NewEngIand manners and character In lso'
appeared his Memoir OF his father josiah quincy "a
selection OF whose speeches in Congress he also edited
Mr. Edmund Quincy, TO those VINO knew MN only
,bropyh nj. writings might have appeared something
too much Of cync but tnD,s who had the pleasure Of
lis Acquaintance knew with all his earnestness In regard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
NINE. EssIPoFvs FAREWELL.

NINE. ESSIPOFFvS FAREWELL.
Nine. EssipOif took leave of America at mat
inee concert Saturday afternoon. when rather small
but unusually enthusiastic audience assembled AT stein
way Hail. and recalling the fair pianist again and AGAIN.
gave testimony to the high appreciation IN which she
IS held by cultivated people she presented beautiful
programme ana played it with even than her ord
nary sympathy grace and spirit There three Of
Chopins pieces Nocturne, Waltz, and the Eude in
sharp minor O. OF Opus 25l and these OF course were
amply exquisite There two selections from Iis7t
the hight and elegant Disqualification, and one of the
numbers from the AnneeS de Pet'riHdJe the beautiful
rorcea Au bord dune source" The last piece on the
bill was an excellent Gavote by r. siias clever Hol
landish musician who has lived FOR nber Of years in
London; but Nine EssipOG induced to lcnthen the
performance, yielding to the fiat erus ana very unnsua
demand at the end Of ii concert These
were pieces there were two of the
very first importance The chief was j. Bacifs great
triple concerto in minor Ghe same which DIT Won bu-
low PLAYED here with Mr.. Richard Hoffman and Miss
Marion Brown. ard in this Nine. Easpoh had the co
operation Of Mr.. william Mason at the second piano ana
of MI Frederick BOscOvz at the third while the string
accompaniment was furnished by five members of the
New-York Mozart Club. Why should tie programmes
and advertisements have called these five subsidiary
players AN orchestral" Bach wrote the concerto for
three barpsich0rls and "A string quartet aud it
merely tie string quartet which had this occasion,
an extra first violin beng very properly added because
the modern pianofOrte is so much more powerful
than the ancient harpsichOTd The execution OF the
work was adnrable the agreement between the three
principal performers was perfect; the quartet played
with excellent judgment, snd the general re-
suit reflected the highest credit upon the ability AID
artistic spirit Of oil concerned IN It, schuInanns An
dante and Variations" for pianos, found an equally
svnyahetic Interpretation al the hands VI Nine EeSl
pof aud Mr. william Mason. The only unsatisfactory
part Of The the singing OF his- Katharine
Scott who was certainly out of her proper place. "her
over that NAV be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-21
TIE LOTOS HOUSE FARMING.

Evidences of increased prosperity have gath
cred about the Lotos Club since Mayday last It r.
moved to elegant quarters at Fi!thaye and Twenty hrs
St The hgh-water mark OF its best days has been
reached as to membership and active interest,"
20 new having swciled the roll Of members To ooo
while 400 is the extreme limit. Tie Bradish johnson
mansion, built ample and luxurious scale, ana
arranged for large social entertainments, received the
club with much Of the original rich furnishing intact
and appointments which could scarcely have been IN
proved upon had the club built expressly for itse'
ON saturday night the club welcomed us
friends W the h0usewarming" This opened
with the dinner of the members aud the Saturday night
reception; and the Ladies' Reception this afternoon
will be the closing feature. Among the company
were Prof Draper. Bayard Taylor, the Hon 8 = Cox
Judge DAILY Judge Sanford, Judge Lanemore, Dr. nam
mond John BrOugham, Daniel Huntington, Eastman
Johnson George ii. story. william j. Florence Ed""id
Moran Gen. shaer, John 4. Raymond. Townsend Cox
louis c. Tiffany, Charles ii. Miller, X. NJ shurlirn anu
Arthur Quartley
eeventy members and guests were seated at the Dan
ouet table. John Brougham, the President, pre-
siding. The doors between Ihe pafiofs anu uNiHS