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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

THE COOP TEMpLARs. Public meetings 10
the temperance interest we're held at Bren!s,
vile, Prince William c1unty, on Wednesday
and Thursday last, By W. Y. Stokes State
L-c,urcr.
EItq1ant speeches, 10 response to calls, we're
made by Messrs. Charles b. Nicol, j. j. Da.
vics f. Il. Meredith aud Majors Thornton and
Pursell.
a lodge was organized. with the following
officers w. G. r., Maj. W. W. Thornton;
w. V. T.. Miss Ida Nioo!; w. Chap, Miss
Betty woodward; W. S., John A.; Ncol; ".
L. s., w. w. Thornton, jr.; W. T., G. e. Nj.
col; W. NJ, j. Il. Smith; w. l. G.. Miss LIZ
ze Nelson; W. o. g., Geo. Fl. Smith; r. H.
s., Miss Lizzie Smith; l.. II. s., Mrs. W. W.
Thornton; l.. D.. G. h. Nicol.
Judge Ncol, amongt others, signiied lis ln-
tcntion of joining tho Order.
a public meeting was held at Cenreville on
Saturday. where addresses we're made by
Massrs. Davies and Stokes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

ADJUSTMENTS. The hop Of the Lee S2c'alS,
at Harmonic Hall last night. was one OF the
most enjoyable affairs Of the season: The GOA
pauy was select, being composed OF the mem
hers Of the club aud few Invited guests
The hope was designed to celebrate the birth
day of Nj. L. Edward Grimes tho president
of the club. The duuclDg commenced at about
half past nine o'clock, aud was kept up until
nearly daylight this uoraiug.
To night Philip Phillips, Tho Singing Pill
grim" will give an evening of sacred song, at
the NJ. f. Church. the proceeds to be applied
to the Church funds.
o. Friday night, Mr.. John I. Ford's CON
pauy from the Opera House, WASHINGTON, will
give az entertainment ct Sarep,a Hall. The
company is first class one, and fine per
Torrance may be expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

SENATOR HILL on THE SILVER BILL.-An
immense meeting of tho friends Of hard money
and carly resumption wAs held in Atlanta at the
Opera House last night. The house was jamred
from pit 10 dono, and great enthusiasm was
manifested, as we'll as bitter opposition. Let
tars ware read from Senator Hill, Congressman
Gambler and Chief Justice Momer. They were
all greeted with hearty applause. The follow
ing sentence from Mr.. Hall awoke the echoes
and stopped the proceedings for fully minute:
Il have no desire or ambition bu. to serve the
pcoplo who have honored me with this high posi-
ton to tho best Of my abilities; but no amount
Of clsm0r, abuse or sander, foreign or domes.
tic, from either lhoughtess or designing people,
can drive me one inch from tina discharge Of
what l know to be my duty" Ex-senator
Miller and Justice Mccoy addessed the meeting
ard made profound impression.
When the resolutions were brought forward
to be read an uprosr WAS created and the meet.
ing adjourned in confu:i on; Tho resolutions
were neither put nor rosd. The confusion was
terrible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

wr NoTIcE.-A meeting of the Subscribers
to the stock Of the Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton and sll others who wish to subscribe to
Council Chamber on Tuesday night, tho Goth
instant. at O. clock.
ian 25-4t JNo. B. SHOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

DISSOLUTION-T copartnership hereto.
~ fore existing between THOS. V. RISH-
ELL and HENRY F. HODGE ia this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
Jan. 70, 1873 RISHEILL s. HODGE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

COUNTY CoUnr-sludge Sangster, presiding.
Marcy vs. Walker; detnue; judgment by
consent. -,
10 the matter of The Washington, Cincln
psti and ST. Louis Railroad 90 motion to
appoint commissioners to asccrtain conpeusa'
ton for lands proposed TO be taken; Thomas
81. Sypberd, Geo. r. Adams, a. 7. Douglass,
aud 6. Vaudcburg, we're appointed commits,
sioners.
aWm. T. Burrows Was appointed Registrar
tor Arlington District. .
John G. Bagot vs. john Wilson; unlawful
detainernot guilty; jury and verdict for plaintiff.
PERSONAL The Richmond Sunday Tran
script has tho following among its personals. y
Dir. Robert Portoer, whose enterprise and
public spirit has made him valued citizen OF
Alexandria for years past, was 10 The clty the
past week 10 attendance 90 Convention Of
The State Liquor Dealers Association.
Hon. Lewis Mckenzie was 10 the CITY FRI
day. on business connected with the Washing
io1 and uhio i. T., Of which corporation
he is president and receiver,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

NEW YORK. Jan'y 29.-stocks more active,
but lower. Money 6s7. Gold 1921. Flour dull
and declining. Wheat rathor more steady.
Corn without material change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

CHARLOTTESVILLE AND RAP1DAN RAIL
ROAD Goa meeting Of the directors OF The
G.. r, r. r. Go. was held in this city 10 day,
Col, Y. p. Wallace. of Orange, in the CHAR
and Mr. Alfred Ennsba|. OF PnlladA?ha,
secretary. ,,.
Mai. Il. +. Mason reported that the auihori:
ties of the Virginia Midland Road bad agreed
to call meeting of their stockholders to pego
tate lease of the line proposed to be built as
soon as o preliminary centract ter construction
was signed.
Mr.. Ear0shaw reported from The Executive
COMMITTEE that they had received iaiorma
bids FROM several contractors. and that So s9ou
as the tight OF way could be acquired and sub.
scriptions to the aDount Of $50, 900 made. the
contract could b, sigocd and work commenced
at once. They tuf,her recommend that active
steps be taken for acquiring the right OF way
and subscriptions, as the contractors wish to
commence work by March lst.
The names CT A. j. Parish and Il. Il. W. Duke
were added to the committee to confer with tua
residents along the proposed road.
1t WAS resolved to hold meeting OF the STOCK
holders IN this city, on March 9th, to consider
an amendment to the charter. to agree upon tho
terms of a lease With the Midland road and for
other buoiness.
Hon. K. #. w. Duke, Of Charlottesville, was
elected q director of tho road. Tns meot ting
then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

7 HAVE this day sold my interest in the
4 "Virginia Sash and Door Factory" to Thos
V. Rsheill, and would ask for him continue
ance of the liberal patronage extended the old
firm.
Jan. 70, 1878. H. r. HODGE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

VHOICE HAMS. Sugar Cured Shoulders,
and Breakfast Bacon received and for sale
a. Sno Ok So'' K. W. AVERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

Exciting Fox CHASE NEAR ALEXANDRIA.
Such events 10 this section recall the happy
days of our iorefathers. Mossrs. j. TIlplett
and W. d. Cross of Centrcvi!le came to Mr.. +.
L. TripIett to have huut At early dawn the
morn Of the Goth, they mounted their active
steeds with number OF does) started 10 the
direction of WIN. B. Dainger6eld's, near there
struck a trail, jumped at Frobci's one ani
half miles. doubled first three lniles; then
stretch back to Dlingcl6ela's farm. doubled
around it four miles, stretch to Little lt'vtr
Turn Pike near the Theological Seminary;
then returned through tn, farms Of Gibson,
Triplalt, Humphreys to Hayfe'd, doubled
back the same track to Humphreys (whcrc nc
was throwo eff the old track by the suadcn 80
peararce of the gents there 10 their ulSht
cothes) through Triplett's DAiOgerGelds CHl
ards, Pullman to Cameron Ruo, up Slmm 3
to Bun Johnston's; then to rho '. NJ. Il. L.;
then back to W III. Doves, where h. was C :u2ht
10 quarter, quarter mile from where he was
Jumped. Whcn tho anxious huaters alrv d
Doves children had taken it from the DOGS,
and had it 10 the meat house. thinklug /: Was
deer ard that they would have a fast u'xt
holiday. The chase was lead by Cross tauoIs
spotted hounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

T HAVE this day bought The interest held By
l. Il. +. Hooge in the Virgins Sash and Door
Factory" and will ondeavor by prompt stten.
ton to orders to merit continuance of the lib
eral support given the old firm. Mr. Il. F.
Hooge is authorized to so!tle up the books of the
old firm, and all persons holding claims against
it are requested to present them at once for set
Element Those indebted 10 the firm are notified
to come forward and settle the same.
Jan. 10, 1878. THOS. Y. R1SHEILL.
i'm 23-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

VIE GREASEl AXLE CREASED
n 30 cases of AXLE GREASE, in store and
for sale in lots to suit the trade BY
A01 MCLEAN s. UHLER.
tao 10Y King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-29

- AND FIVE POUND BUCKETS OF P
y r. GEORGES PURE LEAF LARD at
ism 20 w. A. JOHNSON'S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19
TATTooINe IN BURMAH.

At the mention of tattooing, the English reader
will be disposed to lower the Burmah in his esti
nation to the level Of the red Indian or South
Sea Islander, or other wildshoot Of humanity
Yet 1t is no mark Of any such want of culture
From the educated native Judge who sits on the
bench TO administer the law of England, who
speaks and writes the English language, drives
In his barouche, and attends the social gather.
ings Of English ladies and gentlemen, to the
humblest laborer In the field, every man OF the
population is tattooed, not at pleasure and within
the limits he himself may draw but by rigid
custom which devotes to the tattOOers art the
body OF every man from the waist to below the
knee. Within this arena every Burman is brand.
ed with close tapestry Of lions, grifinsand Oths
fabulous monsters, In deep blue pigment,
forced under the skin by painful process Red
tattOoiDg is confined to the upper part Of the
body. The necessary decoration 10 begun at an
early age and the prescribed surface IS only grad
ually covered but the severity OF the treatment
in the case of very young boys is the cause Of no
little Illness, and sometimes even of death.
have myself met only one Burman who was thus
not decorated and he was privileged monte.
bank to whom the license Of clown was allow.
ed and who was the good nstured butt of his
companions The tattooer is proud to execute
his most artistic designs which he will display on
scroO like tailor's patterS) on the arms of Eng
lish officers, and among those who have served
in Burmah the samples Of this art are among the
commonest relics shown to admlring friends at
home. Whatever may have been the origin of
this strange custom, II is considered an essential
mark of manliness, and the Burmese youth who
shrank from the ordeal would be regarded snd
treated as "milksop;" and however unnatural
the custom may be 1T undoubtedly has the effect
OF attaching wholesale dignity to hardship, and
the fearless endurance Of physical pain, which
may be partly due the remarkable freedom from
etleminscy which is popular characteristic Of
the Burmese.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19
A GUERILLA PLOT.

How 1t Was Proposed to Capture General Grant
Much could be said of the daring ex-
ploits of Joe Lee and his band of free
hooters, but one adventure deserves es-
pecial mention, since it is not known
how near it came to affecting the destiny
of the nation. 1t appears that after
Vicksburg bad been invested, and the
South threatened at other points, Cover
NOR Allen, of Louisiana, conceived the
desperate idea of capturing the person
of Gen. Grant. He believed that Grant
was the evil genius of the Confederacy
and that if he could be killed or taken
prisoner, the siege Of Vicksburg could
be raised, and the Federal army driven
back. He sent for Joe Lee, impaired to
him his thoughts, and asked him if he
could devise plan. 1t was readily ia.
ken to by Lee, who Immediately propos-
ed to execute the daring enterprise. At
that time, in the spring of1S6S, Grant and
his army were encamped at Milligan's
bend, near Young's Point on the Mis-.
-Rissippi, some eighteen miles above
Vieksburg. Gen. Grants headquarters
were in the dwelling house that belong.
ed to magnificent plantation, much of
which can be seen from the deck of
passing steamer. Joe Lee proposed to
go to that house, and bring away the
body of Gen. Grant dead or alive.
He chose FIVE of his most trusty men.
They we're the Two James brothers, two
of the Younger brothers, and John Jar
Eett. There never were six better men
for such an expedition. They we're
young, strong, andbraYe as the bravest.
They had already seen all there is in
war. They had been tried in the most
strying places; had suffered all manner of |
hardships; did not care much whether
they lived or died; we're the quickest and |
best shots in the world, and rode the |
Aeetest horses in the land. 1t was lust
before the Federal army set out on that
Surprising march down the west side of
the river. The country was full of hay
Ous. marshes and morssses, 80 that the
natural advantages for the execution of |
the plot, were good. The plan was for
Joe Lee and his Eve trusty followers to
dress up in full Federal uniform, ride on
horseback to Milligan's Bend, 20 direct
to the house where Gen. Grant was stop
ping, rush in and secure his person, put
him on spare horse, and then escape
to the swamps which we're near by.
On one Saturday evening late, the par
ty set out from Dickson's house, near
Delhi, and rode toward the Mississippi
river. Not a soul besides themselves
and Gov. Allen knew of their desperate
mission. II was something over twenty
five miles they had to CO. and the night
was dark one, but long before day they
were at the edge Of the woods that Dor.
dered on the plantation on which Grant
was quartered There was no enemy to
attack from the wess side, and there was
no particular precaution about guards.
The plckets were passed before sun up,
and while the General was yet asleep,
The Rnerillas rode boldly up through the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19
A STEAM JURYMAN.

The other day summons commanding Thatch-
er Magoin TO present himself for service In the
jury. box was returned to the commissioner Of ju-
rors with the Information that It had been served
upon the wrong party, The commissioner said to
the bearer
That settles 1t as far as you are concerned, but
Msgoin must come here and show cause why he
should not be juror"
He can't" was the reply: "hes too busy. II he
did come he would make things hot for you, Be-
sides, you would have to send derrick and
truck 10 bring him. He turns the scales at 5000
pounds" uE as HHaI lul21uuI .DHH
The commissioner was ineTedulous; worse. he
made remarks not complimentary to the speak.
erS condition with respect to Sobriety. Then the
summoned man explained.
10 Il am telling yon facts, Mr.. Commissioned" he
said. Thatcher Magoin Is q steam engine, and
is located at the foot Of Fletcher street am
Nicholas Morris, stevedore. Years ago was EN-.
ployed by man named Thatcher Magoln. 1
named my engine on Ipier 10, East River, after
him. When the directory man came to the dock
to get the names he saw the name Thatcher Ma
goin on the engine, and thinking that he was the
boss put 1t on the book. You'll Isee II on page
949." s.f ~
This, we believe, isthe hrst time that a steam
engine has been called to do political duty. There
appears tn be no E@aspn, however, why a well
conducted Or well constructed piece Of machine.
ry, with Photographic metric attachment, should
not be abloto hear apd weigh evidence quite as
efficiently as the average jury,-seieaiiRc 4Ameri
c1u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19
A REVOLUTION INDEED.

During slavery owned one Of Of the
blackest as well as mesnest negro men In South
Arkansas He was known in the neighborhood
as Crow Sam. used to thrash Sam about twice
q week. Steall he'd steal from himself and then
deny it. Well, when the war came on he was one
Of the first TO turn against me. He went into the
army and served till the surrender. After peace
was made moved over in an adjoining county
and went to work. trying to repair my broken for.
tune One day a negro that bad working for
me knocked down one ofmy horses, which so en-.
ragged me that l struck him several times with my
cane He went away and returned with a con.
stable, who summoned me to appear next day be
fore magistrate. Officers were not quite so nu
merous then as now, and the magistrates Office
was several miles away, Well, sir, when got
there who should see on the bench but Crow
Sam. he was fat and greasy aud had on an
enormous pair Of spectaces When everything
had been made ready court was opened, and old
Sam, giving me a searching look, remarked
"'Pears that I've seed you afOre2"
Look here, SAM" / said ~ don't like to be
mixed up this way Try TO settle this thing with
out malice"
"De law is gWine to hab It's direck course" said
Sam. Things hab kinder changed since we was
in business together, but de principle of de mig.
ger havntFeVOluted Dis Niger Is as big a ras-
cal as used TO be, so Mas John Ill discharge YOU
hngiDg de black ape in de cost"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19
4 rrMAnKAp1E LApY sUIENTIsT,

The most remarkable lady Bcientiat In this
country at the present time, Is Mrs. Simeon Ii.
Smith, the wife Of gentleman residing III Jersey
City. She was educated at Mrs, WIZARDS famous
Troy seminary, and after her marriage resided
some years in Chicago Her taste for abtruse
studies early found expression ina collection OF
shells and miuerals, which was the germ OF What
is now one Of the finest collections In the Unlled
States and valued at $4,000 or more IL com
prises, among other measures, over one thousand
choice minerals, as many FOSSILS and about one
hundred precious gems, Mrs. Smith was nearly
one wear in the school Of mines In Freiburg, Sax
ony, the most celebrated institution OF the KIND
In Europe, where she associated with many OF
the learned scientists Of the day. In that vicinity
she procured numerous and rare valuable speci-
mems Of silver ores, Of arsenic spars, ETC. Into
some Of the mines Of Europe she descended over
one thousand eight hundred feet-in one instance
went down in bucket, She obtained very rare
specimens from the Hartz mountains, ana lhe
least of which Is lizard hsh-the Ichthyosaurus
some three feet long, She has also large num-
Der of fossil fishes collected from various locali'
ties. Her suit Of ooppers Is very complete cobalt
and all metallic ores; agates Of every variety, one
specimen is foot in circumference onyx NAL
achite, lapis lazula, and rhodenite in exquisite
forms. One curiosity is perfect lizard in am
ber.
Mrs, Smith is very familiar with every feature
of her vast cabinet, and imparts Information in
clear and comprehensive manner She possesses
a remarkable memory, and is highly cultivated
on all genaral topics. She has contributed many
valuable articles to scientific publication. She is
fine linguist has been exceptionally successful
in translations from the French and German, and
is at present engaged on the translation of work
from the French. She is q member OF the Amer
lean association for the advancement OF science,
and she was the first lady member Of the acad'
envy of sciences of New York. She enterans
generously in her pleasant home on Pacific ave-
nue. in Jersey city During the past winter she
has given series of literary and musical enter
tainments which have drawn many celebrities
from New York and New Jersey, her guests often
numbering as many as two or three hundred
She has four promising sons, one Of whom is at
present in Columbia college, She is lady in
middle lite little above the average height, with
a pleasant open countenanCe, agreeable manners |
and is one of the most noble hearted and beneV |
olent Of women,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19

II you want q good appetite, strong digestion,
sweet breath, sound sleep, and clear complexion,
use DIR. SMITHS SrILLfEGA BLOOD PURIFIER.
We do NOT tell you that this ID cure for all Ills,
but so positive are we OF is merlta that we Offer
IN good faith. S9O TO any person afflicted with DIS
ease OF the BLOOD, LIVER or KIDNEYS which q
timely use Of this remedy will not cure. .f
LsD-n you have LvOr Di1ease, indicated byA coated
tongue, foul breath, poor appetite, frequent head
acne, dull pain In the side, yellow skin, or any OF
these symptoms, take DIR, Smiths Stlllingia Blood
Purifier, 1t Is sure cure Physlclan'B recommend
II as being Tf and pNyely VSgsIa6is ye,redy, and
one 70 be relied upon In all cases F'i
tits rapidly taking the place OF the old, slow and
uncertain remedies Of the past 2OOOO bottles having
been sold during the lastfew months,
s1-If you have Kidney Disease with dry and fever
Ism skin, caprlcious appetite, pain In the back or
hips, which at times changes TO shoulders, breaking
your rest at night, and during the day makes you
feel tired and desnOndent you should use Dr.Smith's
Stlllngia Blood Purifier at once. II Will positively
cure you or we Will forfeit the above reward.
~ Bld Bloed, appearing in the form Of Plnples
Blolches, Bolls, Ulcers, Scrfula Salt Rheum Rheu-
matlsn, Lameness, Swelled Joints, all result from
diseased condition of the Blood, Indigestion and
engorgement OF the Liver, for which DR.. Smiths
5tplnEla BLOOD Purifier Is never falling remedy,
recommended by the highest medical authorities,
Ague or hs and Fever are the results OF fcongestIon
OF tne Liver ana Spleen. This remedy will cure 10
In less time md more permanently than any other
medicine. | should be used by all who need med
iclne to strengthen, tone up, and inylgOrate the
entire system. Sold by Druggists al B cts. per
bottle. lfyou do not fully understand your disease
write 70 US, giving eymptomB. and we will send YOU
The desired Information free Of charge
DIX u, a. SMITH Coz Props Erie. Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-19
LUCK OR PROVIDENCE.

Some people are fond Of denying that there is
any such thing as luck, or more seriously speak
ing, providence - but be that as it may, there
certainly are persons to whom what seems like
fortutous good fortune comes
Col, Green Wilkinson gave seat IN his pew In
London to an old gentleman, who left him $40 900
| ayear.
A young Bostonian crossed to England three or
| four years ago, and got in conversation with an
elderly gentleman, who observed that he found
| that they had the same name 1t turned out that
| they were second cousins, The elder had gone to
California in his early days, made vast fortune,
and entirely lost sight Of his relatives, The
chance meeting gave the young Bostonian for
tune of between two and three millions,
Two ladies had box at the opera in London
An old man opposite bored them dreadfully by
perpetually "lorgnetting' them. The scene came
to an end, and they thought no more about it.
One day, year aiterward, solicitor called on
one of the ladies, Lady Frances Bruce, and told
her than an old gentleman had left her property
worth several thousand a year.
"Never heard Of such man." she said ut
must be a mistake"
Very extraordinary" replied the solicitor.
Suddenly happy though struck him. HE lies
in his coffin in st. James street. close by. Will
you come and see him Z"
She went 1t was the old lorgnetter. And 1t is
said that he left 1t to her under a mistake after
all, having intended to leave 1t tn her friend,
whom, and not Lady Frances, he admired but
was misinformed as to the name of the ladies.
A young New Yorker went to San Francisco to
seek his fortune, which so many have failed to
find. He got good clerkship, and had to be
thankful for that. One evening he saw that an
elderly Englishman was being cheated, exposed
the fraud and had tussle with the cheat. The
Englishman presented him with twenty thousand
dollars to start him in business and there is every
prospect that more is to come.