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The revivalist Hammond preached at
Vallejo, Cal, from the words, saul, Saul
why persecutest thou me?" In the au-
dince there was an engineer named Saul,
who was accompanied by his wife and
little girl. The reverend gentleman
repeated his text several times,--"saul
Saul, why persccutest thou met" AT last
the little one, who thought that the text
had personal application, looked up
into the face of her parent, and said,
Father don't mind him; he's drunk"
, 1878-04-10
GEN. CUSTER.
MS CHlRGE ON GEN. ROSSER.

Gen, Clusters great charge on Gen.
Rosser, tamiliarly called the "Woodstock
races" is thus wildly described by Capt
Frederick Whitman in his Life of Custer.
The author himself was serving In the
division OF cavalry adjoining Clusters and
saw himself nearly everything he de-
scribes:
And now occurred one Of those little
incidents that stamp the innate romance
of Custer on his biography, like the echo
Of his famous last speech at the Academy
let's have fair fight, boys Here it
was, fair and square and no favor, per-
haps the first in the war. No infantry
to bother the horse, numbers about equal.
His first fight us division commander,
and Rosser in sight. Out rode Custer
from his staff, tiH in advance OF the line,
his glittering figure in plain view ot
both almies. Sweeping of his broad
sombrcro he threw it down to his knee
in profound salute to his honorable foea
1t was like the action Of a knight in the
lists. A fair fight and no malice.
son the ridge before him he had seen
Rosser his cassmate at the academy,
with whom he had held many wordy
contest in days of cid at 'the Point
Rosser had but just come to the vPlley,
and was already hailed rs its savior. He
saw Custer and, turning to his staff,
pointed him out. "You see that officer
down there said he, that's Gen. Custer
the Yanks are so proud of, and intend
to give him the hest whipping to-day he
ever got; see if don't
"And he smiled triumphantly rs he
looked around on his gallant Southern
cavaliers.
Then Custer lifted the hat and
clapped it ON his head, turned to his line
OF men and the next moment
the Third Division Was sweeping on at
trot, the flaming scarlet necktie and
bright curs of Custer before all, followed
by his staff, all with swords out. Now
the pace quickens. Rosser's and Lomax's
guns open furiously at shorter range and
the rafting of volleys rolls along the
Confederate line. The bullets go patter-
ring around, whistling overhead, knock
ing up the dirt, killing or wounding q
few horses and men, but doing surpris
ingly little damage, all things considered
The trot has become galop, and as the
pattering of the bullets becomes heavier,
wild yell breaks from every throat in
that long line of cavalry, and away they
90, the lines lost in confused clumps of
horsemen, with waving sabres, the horses
crazy with excitement, leaping half out
of their skins as they race tor the Con-
tederate batteries and lines of cavalry.
"Custer's attack arranged in full sight
of Rosser, yet proved triumphantly sue
cessful. One brigade in front, another
to the right, the third to the left, they
swept on at u charge, not needing the
fire, curled around Rosser's hanks in a
moment and, before he could tell what
had happened, had him enclosed in
semi-circle of charging horse. Vain all
His efforts when his tlanks were threat
ened. Had the attack been made on
foot, he might have had time to think,
but the sudden and iupetuous rush of
whole division completely demoralzed
the Confederates. Despite Rosser's et-
forts, away they went into the widest
confusion, driven back at a gallop for
nearly two miles"
, 1878-04-10

Mrs. Ingcrsoll, wife of Bob" is tall,
has prominent nose, large dark eyes,
heavy dark hair, arranged high in twist,
wears rich jewclry, copies nobOdy's dress
or manners, does just as she pleases, and
asks no odds. She is as much faVorite,
as original and wicked in her views as
her husband; Is charming, and therefore
dangerous, say the orthodox.
, 1878-04-10

The sooner Col. Bob Ingersoll is con
yerted the better. lie has already scoop,
ed in two orthodox ministers, Rev. Mr..
Munday Of Syracuse and Henry Ward
Beecher. Hurry up and regenerate the
rampant iAedel from the West, or there
is no p.ophesying when be will stop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

The remarks of Senator Cooking, as narrat
ed 10 another column, don't make that gentle
man appear 10 any better light than that 10
which be has been exhibiting hi nselt Tor some
time past. If he koew all the sccouot says nc
did, aud if be did not he must bav' been
asleep, be should, as be vas asked to DO, nave
risen 10 bis place in the Senate, denounced the
uuholy alliance. and protested, not alone 10 the
name of New York. the most powerful State
of the Uoiou, but 10 that of the people OF the
whole United States, against the perpettauon
of the outrage As it was. be sat still aud al
lowed the fraud to be contaminated without
utteriog word. OF raising 6oger sgsioss It,
became thus, 10 the opinion Of all honest men,
= party to it, subjected himself to all the edIun
attached to it, and the statements he has just
made will produce DO more effect upon public
opinion regarding the electoral fraud than the
late confession of Mrs. T'ltou does upon that
relating to the guilt Of Rev. Hsory Ward
B.echer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
News OF the Day.

The following orders have beeo issued By the
q rauu Couuuli VI tue A Uero.u al .ccc VI tue
United States: Nominations for Congress have
been ordered 10 several States of the UoloD
for the fall election Early nominations vii! BE-
made for the same 10 msuy Of the States.
particularly New York, Psnus7ivaOis and
California An address to the native Anerl.
csn voters will be issued 90 the lst OF
May The permanent beacq larters OF the
na,ooal executive committee will be ! Gated 10
PHILADELPHIA on aud after the lst of May. The
order will support decided friendly nominations
Whenever such be made by ether ORGANIZATIONS
10 the same districts. Charters will be granted
free of expense for new c,unclls both white
ADD coIored, throughout the Union.
The estimated loss5s by the C'arksvll.e
(Teou. conf agraton is $3.50 900 Work has
already been commenced to rebuild the burned
district. The people still continue IN state OF
excitement, macy 'cklog 10 from the cHuotry.
An Intensely bitter teelog prevails between The
blacks and the whites, and disturbance Is eX
peo;ed at a0y time.
Fifty three Cinnamon have sailed from Peru
for home. takiog With then 5000 OU0 as the
result Of their savings The Vessel which tskss
them home is expected to briGg back thou,
and or so more.
Mayor K4oe, of Baltimore, has vetoed TIE
ord naoce r:qulrIng cuotrsci'ls TT Wurk dIDe
under the SUPERVISION Of the barbor board IL
pay laborers 81 50 per day of leo hours, and
employ nooe bui registered voters.
The postal party have reached Ferdlnsndica,
Florida from Havana. They We're recsivej By
the NJ .yor aod ci'zaos, ADD will 70 TO Jack
so nVle TO morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
Congressional.

The Senate, yesterday, after the Gszette' 3
report closed, passed the bill to incorporate the
National Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Com
paoy.
10 the House Of Representatives, the Post
office Appropriation bill was further considered
and the compensation Of special agents 6xsd at
IS day when 90 actual du;y. A resolution
vas adopted directing the Secretary of War to
cause az examination and survey to be made of
the Potomac river 10 the vicinity of the Otser-
vatory grounds. SO as to report upon the feast
bity of erecting dyke there; aod also to re-
port what effect such dy ke would have upon
the sanitary condition of Washington. At the
uigbt session large number Of bills we're re-
ported, including one for the relief of the heirs
of the late James Monroe, an offer CT the
revolutionary army, and subss qusntly President
Of the Uoited States. Among the bills reported
vas one granting 40 Increase CT pension to Gen.
James Shields Over if = peusiou bills, being
all that were on the printed caendar, we're
passed.
If success depends upon health surely health
depends upon pure blood. Dr.. Bulls Blood
Mixture maDtains the blood 10 state of puri.
~, aud health is the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

The Maryland Legislature resolved that losers
BIZ the riots 10 that State last sum ner could not
recover damages from the State, as the execu'
ton of the laws WAS. during those riots. tempo
rarily SUSPENDED. The Uoited States District
Court of Pennsylvania yesterday decided that
the railroad com paoes could nol be held respoo-
sible Tor losses by the same riots, unless the
plaintiffs could show negligence. So that the
poor guusbop keepers 10 Baltimore, whose stores
were Quilted, ADD the small farmers, whose crops
we're burned 90 the way to market. will have
TO whistle for their losses and thank the poor
mans frieod," tie striker, for the destruction
Of their property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
Five Hundred Persons burned Alive,

The fJ.iowlug Is .ie ioterIlgeCcs IN reference
to The buroins Of 500 ClrcaSslsus Oh board the
austrian Lloyd steamer SvhiDx, near Cape
Z a, 10 the early part Of last both. X ap
pears that the Sphinx was 90 her cav to Lat
tacbis from Cavalla ~th about 5000 C,rcss
SLAMS 90 bosr1 o. the 5 OF Marco az 40
4. NJ she vas DOUBLING the khtn RJck Ut
Cape ST. A4dreH wi.h stroog Sl"d from the
southeast, with The Infection OF gong 10 tsm
spusto 70 Walt for batter weather, sod take III
prOvi.iouS for the emigrao,s. At 5 T. NJ
there Was a strong gale from the southeast
which shifted to the west, then to the north.
returning at last to southeast At that time
the ship would 90 longer obey the rudder, aud
heavy s.a striking her washed f'rty refugees
from The flrrca.te. she could DOT put back
TO Alexsudretts. The patches we're open, aoo
there was tear thst the sea would 6ll the bod
and besides this the Crcassians would not al.
low them to he closed for fear of being suffo
Gated. At 6:45 smoke was SEQ comioR on. OF
the iorebatch and the vessel Was shipping
heavy seas. 4 little later she grounded on
saod bank Que heavy sea drove Der 90 the
as, AID she sprauk leak. There was no
working the engines Meanwhile the Ere 10
creased aud The cotfosion aud cries of the Cir
c,ssns are said to have been something awful!
Seeing that BIZ FIRE could n5t be ru! down the
hatches were closed with the conseui ct the
Circsssisu. aud SO upwards Of 500 lives w=re
sacrificed 10 save the rest. Ddrlug the oil bt
attempts we're made to eXtiupush the FIRE.
but without success. On the 5th the surviving
amierauts we're landed, the csptaio aud crew
e d from the wreck as the Circassiaus threat
eued 10 murder them. The Circsssiaos had
fires it is said, 10 the bold to keep themselves
warm and cock With, ADD i. is not unlikely
that the fire originated from the accidental up
setting of one of their stoves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
Fires.

HARRIsoNBURG, Pa, April ia fire at
Milerstovn, Pa, at one o'clock this morning,
destroyed store building and one dwelling
owned by J. ?. Cochran, the entire stock of
dry goods aud hardware. owned By Thoa Chuck.
and TWO dwellings of Mrs Jennings. The FIRE
originated in the cellar OF the store, the door Of
which had been brokeo open and coal oil there
10 'guised by an ipcendiary
BosToS. April Ia double dwelling on
Washington street. Lynn, owned by b. & 6. K.
Pevean az occupied By Loth1sp & French was
partially destroyed to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
virginia News.

The Scottsvllie Courier says :-"Ibe gold
| fever is rampant 10 Buckinkh ban coutty aud
quite number of persons are talkiug OF reaIlz
| log fortunes by he Development Of the gold
fields Ii is reported that p A. Forbes, esq ,
has a hundred thousand dollar mine. Tue
slate quaries are doing but little. The general
depression of business has seriously t-ccd the
mlolDg OF slate.
The Fredericksburg Star says: -"Some geo.
tIemen 10 the country f.w days ag) had their
attention attracted BY the movements aod CRIES
| of some crows, and repairing 10 the spot, thsy
were surprised to 6nd one of those sombre bued
| birds apparently fastened BY the legs in mlre.
| But when 40 attempt vas made 10 release the
| bird. mud or snspplog turtle was pulled up
holding the leg Of the crow 10 bis firm grip"
The negro boy. charged with barn buru.
ing 10 Rockingham county, and who Was lnsti
gated thereto by the woman who was lynched.
Was tried yesterday and acquitted.
Miss Williamson, young lady from New
Jersey, visiting the family Of Capt. Thomas
Parish, of Charlottesville, died suddenly from
the breaking of blood vessel last week.
State Senator B. F. Bland, of MiddIesex
county, is being urged by his friends for the
Congressional nomination from the First dis.
trict
Mrs. Lasse D. Glascock has been appointed
postmaster at Bucklaod. Prince William coun
ty, vice Westward Fletcher, resigned.
The corporate authorities Of Harriso0burg
have adopted the Moffstt register as means OF
collecting the town revenue.
F. T. Holmes aud L. B. Glsscock, we'll
knovo citizens Of FauQuier county, died last
Monday.
SPECIE REsUMPTIoS.-Tn First National
Bank, of Plttstou Pa, is paying GU. gold at
par.
The Iowa National Bank, Of Das Moiues, be-
gan redeeming its circulation in gold this morn
log. The lst National Bank, of Grionel, Is. is
redeemiug its bills in gold. The Citizens Ma.
lionsl Bank, of Dss Moines. Ia, has ordered
gold from New York to redeem its circulation.
Several Of the merchants Ct Washington
yesterday gave notice th,t they would pay out
gold in way of change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
The Eighth Congressional District

SkHiAaSt.
To the editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
In your journal of few issues boeS appeared
communication from Loudoun endorsing Gau.
Hunton's course and advocating his re election.
With regard to bis votes on the measures that
have been before Congress during bis last two
terms we have no fault to find. His first term
was lat least to us) not 90 unobjectionable, and
must have been go considered by his constitu
ents if We may judge by the vote be received IN
the campaign of 1874. We do not desire, how
ever, to 20 back OF that. Assuming that bis
voting has accorded With the wishes of the PEG
pie We would BE- glad TO know what else be has
doue beside vote with bis party, which surely
any other good conservative, though he had
never boon either general or lawyer, could
have done as we'll. In his whole congressional
career, dating back to 1872, We done remember
u have read more than Que speech, worthy OF
the usme, delivered by Gen. Hutton upon the
floor Of the House. We canuot therefore COO.
ceive how 1t Gao be las the writer above referred
to seems to think to the interest Of this district
that The present incumbent Should be continued
10 Office. We insist that We should not only be
repre- seated by loyal party man, such as We all
agree be Isl but by one conspicuous also land
Ne have surh) for ability. 10 sum up all, the
people desire change. The General must
step dowo and OUT lie is good mas in his
way, but se have great macy other good men
10 this congressional dlslrIct, not one of whom
claims a lie estate 10 Congress, nor has drawn
| thirty thpu.aod Of the peoples money tor vot
ing with bis party. "Fox PoPUL1."
Fauquier, April 18th, 1878.
10 the Editor of the alexandria Gazette:
Casanova station Fsuqller Co., April l6.
Ioaletter written from Faufa1 opposing G %.
Hutton nomination, ths writer strikes The key
note Of the popular cry at least Of hi. section.
While We all socord praise to the present TO-
cunbebt for Being good, will meaning man, yet
! be hes neither the trsnscandent talents sor the
great genius to make him the popular idol wlo
cln himself say how long he chooses 20 retain
| his place. Gen. Huoton has bsea 10 poSer
position and Influence loog enough. AMI be has
been we'll paid for all he has done. and 50 the
account between him and his constituents is
square. So We wish for ney deal. This is
The way that even the maj Gritty of the people oil
| Geo. lIuotoo's owe county feel toward hin,
and will s. express themselves at the proper
time. FARMER.
| IT, the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
We are glal to SEE 10 the G4zstte that SC
many portions of the district are urging the
claims Of James V. Brooke for CONGRESS. Up
per Esuquler is enthusiastic for him. lie i:
the Hercules who, 10 the last Senatorial con
test, broke the pack aud routed the Warreotor
riog, OF which Geo. Huotou is The representa-
| tic. MARKHAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

Ex-Governor Shepherd, Of the District #
CoIuubis, and Commissioner Thomas Bryso,
are engaged 10 a newspaper war; Were the
character Of the two uen equal the commissioner
would have great advantage over his oppo,
nept, but, with the vulnerable points 10 the ex'
Governor, by reason of his connection with the
famous board of public works MIR. Bryan comes
of victorious 10 every eugaaemeot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL II, 1878.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Ferry was chosen

In the Senate to-day Mr.. Ferry was chosen
President pro tenn. The House bill - repesl
the Rssum ption act WAS reported with amend
ments. A resolution for final adjournment on
the 10Th Ct June WAS adopted unanimously Mr..
Burnside's bill to scgregAte the negro regiment
in the arm was indefinitely postponed by ayes
80, noes H.
In the Rouse of Representatives. various fsc''
4. rail osd bills were reported bill was
nsssed REVEALING the act authorizing the conlsge
of twenty cent silver pieces. Inc houss 70
fused - refer the adj ournmsnt RESOLUTION 10 'ne
Ways and Means Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17
The RocKrSoH.M LrSCHIsG.-A dispstc

The ROCKINGHAM LTSCHIsG-A dispatch
from Richmond says
The bsrbsrous lynching Of an unfortunate
colored woman nsmed Chsrlotte Harris, who
WAS accused of being the ia.ligstor Of barn
burning hsi f',ing sequel to.1sy in the SC
qlitsl OF the by jim krgenbri2ht. who W.,
lnpriso ei at the time for .ettirg fire TO the
barn. TIE poor woman wss pursued captured,
broug ut before magistrate and com United for
trisl That nigh: purity Of rutians, with
bisckened faces, rushed into the room in which
tie womsn was COZ ned took her from the
guard, and after dragging be, about mile hung
her n q moat horrible manner TO black jsck
sspplDg Her BODY remained suspended from
this tree from the 5.h Of March until noon on
the Oh, when it Was insliy Gu. down and in
tered TIE Governor issued proclaim alton
for the ares. of the murderers. but owing to lbs
exiting secrecy maintained By the lynche.s
and the public sympathy for them none OF them
have been srrested 1t is now fully establish led
in the scquittal Of the boy Jim Ergen bright.
who was accused ofburnng the barn and of being
instgsted by Charlotte harris, that the woman
was equ,ly guitess. The question now is will
there be any punishment for this crime? Will
the uurderers be brought to jl.tic?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

FAIRFAX COUNTY CouRr-The County
Court t, r Fairfax couoty began on he 18th inst
Judge james Ssogster presiding.
Twenty eight deeds and other writiogs re
ceived in the clerks Office soos the last term {
the Court. We're certified for record.
Upon +. Woster's application for road,
report OF commissioners retnroed ADD sum m0ns
sgaiost land owners awarded.
F. NJ Smith. who bad been appointed 6
constable for Prov idence District to fl va
capcy, qusli6sG aud gave bond.
o. 7. T. Burke's application for road; com
missloners report Confirmed, and that the road
be opened according to said report.
Albert Stuart Was substituted trustee 10 place
OF Charles E Stusrt. 10 the deed of trust from
VIM. Fuller 10 said Charles E. Stuart.
TIE bond OF Mary NJ. Foote. executor of
". II. Foote was revoked.
Com. Vs. Monroe AtchlsoD; Indictment for fel
ony;prisorer put to the bar; jury SWORD; verdict
Ruiny, and 6veycars 10 the penitentisry; motion
fer new uisl entered to be heard to day.
j. OSeD Berry WAS substituted trustee 10
The place of Dallas 2. Gunnel. for Mary j.
Berry. under the will of Geo. W. Guooell,
dec aSed
Con. vs.. S. Hysoo, Indicted for larcsDy;
jury and verdict not guilty.
- Collins, charged With felony. was put
to the bar 90 the plea Of insanity jury sworo
TO enquire into his condition. rendered verdict
efcoupos meptis, AID case set for trial at May
Court.
TIE NEGRO EXODUS "A dispatch to the
New York Herald from Charleston, dated yes.
hrlsy. says:
The expected departure of the Liberau
euiRlant ship Azor to day has been again de
layed. through m understanding Of the Den-
ayers of the movement Is to be humber of EN-
igrapts that could 90 oo this trip. 1t was
presumed BY them tina, fully as many emigrsnts
could ship as the vessel would hold. The en.
forcement of the United States emisraDt laws.
however. allow only 206to 60 on this trip. and
in consequence Of the fact ths. the baggage and
effects OF over three hundred and fifty had been
slowed away 10 the hold, to- day was necessarily
consumed io unloading the chattes of those who
will have to repain behind and wait for the
next trip. The president of the association is
confident that the vessel will sail to. morrow
afternoon. but the captain seems to think that
she caonot sail before Thursday morning. The
emigrsuts who are booked for the passage to-
cude men. women and children, of all ages sud
occupations. and from all sections of this
State aud Georgia. Fully one hundred and
fifty of the emigrsnts who are ready to 20 will
be compelled to remain here and wait for the
next trip Of the vessel. The wharf .. which
the vessel islyius was crowded all day with
throng of excited negroes. The exodus and
the emigrauts furnish the main topic Of CONVEX.
sation everywhere.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

Rev. Dr.. NEvMAS's NEW CHARGE The
N. 7. Times says The pulpit of the Central
Methodist Episcopal church, l4:h street and
7.h avenue. was occupied st both morning and
evening services Sunday by Rev. Dr.. J. P.
Newman, the newly appointed pastor. The
church was crowded, msny persons being IN.
able to obtains seats. After the usual morning
services Dr.. Newman announced the meetings
for the week, and particularly urged his congre-
CATION TO attend q service to bs held on Friday
Good Fridsy,) ''the most sacred day in the
Christian year" he asid there was 20 doubt
about the propriety of observing it, AID he hsd
set the hour at o'clock for the service as COR
respond ding almost precisely with the time the
cruciixion took place. BE also invited his psr.
ishioDers to meet him ct q aocisl reusion in the
chspel Oh Tuesday evening His sermon was an
Interesting one upon the subject-"Consecrsted
power in evsngeistic work, ;" from the text, the
Master is come and calleth for thee."-Saint
John Il, g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

The eageroess With Wolcb the radical press
rush to the defense of their apostle, Rev. MIR.
Beecher, is equaled only BY the feroclty with
which they attack the poor weak womso. VITO,
in yielding 10 bis ecberous sopblsms. ruined her,
self and disgeaced her children. The existence
of Mr.. Beecber proves that his ADD MIR. 10
gersoll's ideas OF future punishment are er
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

Work hiss been suspended at all the glass
factories of Baltimore, throwing out of em.
ployment over three hundred skilled laborers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-17

There is slightly be ter feeling in the ms'Se:
to-day, and prices are shade f.mer. P.or:
is unchanged, though the stock is working c.,
and extras are scarce Whest is one cent hlgne:
and sold 10 day 122 1Zt l2s and 1873 SIS to qla.!'
~. with sasa Of 1900 bushels. Corn is steady
ard about 7C0 bushels sold 81 81; one small 10:
brought 81 No Oats reported, and - bu:h".:
Of Bye brought G.. Country produce sca;c2
ind firm