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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

holding ballots for the new Pope. Prince Chigi,
marshal of the Couclave, has assumed his
luncliors, and given orders for the customary
WaDg up of the doors OF communication, and
the removal Of persons now living % the same
floor on which the Conolave assemblies. The
Cardinals have already been informed of the
meeting Of the Conclavc. The French Cardl::
nails are expected to reach here to morrow, and
the Austrian and Spanish Cardinals on Sunday
and Monday. Nothing has yet been decided
regarding the remains lying 10 state. The
Cardinal Wears announcement OF the death OF
the Pope says his funeral will be celebrated at
St. Peters Cathedral, and orders prayers for
the deceased .-
ROME, Feb. S.-The congregation of cardl
nails to day heard the late Pope's last wishes
relative to the Concave and bis funeral Car
dinals Bio Pecci and Di Pietro will govern the
Church, pending the election Of Pontiff. All
the church bells 10 Rome are tolIing. Funeral
services will be held 10 all the churches, but
the one at St. Peters Cathedral is expected to
be very imposing. The remains arc to be tenn
porary deposited in the choir chapel of st.
Peters, and finally buried 10 the crypt. The
Conclave will decide whether the funeral shall
be public or private The Pope's last act wa:
to provide for the continuance of his servants
salaries, and pensions of their widows.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. S.-A solemn high
mass of QUEEN for the Pontiff was celebrated
at tho cathedral this morning by Bishop Hen.
drickeu.
New York. Feb S.-The editor of the
Catholic Review, New York. has received spe
cal telegram from high eocleslastic in Rome
confirming the sad pews OF the death of the
Holy Father, Plus TX. and requesting the
prayers of the faithful for his eternal repose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
Gold.

New York, Fob. S.-The Tribune says -
Several of the banks in this city in anticipation
of the probable passage of the Bland silver bill,
have been quietly but steadily substituting gold
for their currency capital The movement was
begun by the 81 National Bank, and has been
followed up until the bulk of its capital has
been exchanged for gold. This institution now
holds nearly $l,750,000 in sterling exchange,
ard for some time almost its entire business has
been transacted on gold basis. The National
Bank of Commerce has also invested large
amount of its capital in sterling exchange
The American Exchange Bank now holds ST..
1000 in gold out Of capital Of S.. 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
Virginia News.

Miss Emma Davenport, connected With some
of the best families in Goochland county, was
taken to Richmond last Sunday charged with
an offence against the United States posta
laws. She Is but twenty.One years OF age, and
fair. She was tried on Monday. and the evil
deBca developed that she had been for long
time assistant and acting as postmaster at
Goochland Court House, and had taken silk
dress sent by mail to that postofhce. She tear
fully pleaded gully and was released on pay
ment of fine of 500 and costs.
The Loudoun Mirror says The many friends
of Mr.. Powell Harrison will regret to learn that
for tho past week be has been lying danger
ously i'll at his home 10 Loesburg. % Wed,
ncsday afternoon he was somewhat improved,
though his condition is regarded by his physi
clans as critical.
The Congressional Committee 90 Public
Bulldogs have recommended the passage OF
the bill for tho erection of custom house at
Danville. The cost is not to exceed Fifty thou
sand dollars.
The trial of the brothers Shipe, for on as.
sault on c. r. BiedIer,n Page county, hes been
concluded by verdict Of guilty and fine of
500 and costs.
P. N. Grant. member of the Capitol Pc.
lice, at Richmond, has been arrested for for.
gerry committed in Rockbridge county.
MIR. VIM. Timberlake. ono of the oldest
hlasons 10 the State, died at his homo 10
Frederick county, day or two ago.
G. l.. Petrie pastor of the Second Presby.
terian church, 10 Petersburg. has accepted a
call to church in Charlottesville.
Maj. j. F. Croker is an aspirant for Judge
Blows position 10 the Norfolk circuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
Louisiana Returning Board.

The Jury in the case of Gen. Anderson, OF
the Louisiana returning board, who has for
several days past been on trial before the Grim
inal Court at New Orleans for his connection
with Wells, Kenner aud Casenave 10 making
false return of the vote of the State 10 No.
vembcr last. yesterday. brought in a verdict OF
guilty, with a recommendation to the mercy of
tho court. Gen. Anderson was deadly pale
when tho verdict was rendered, and nervously
twisted the head of his cane between bis iogers.
He was surrounded by his friends, who es.
corted him to JAIL Wells is still 10 Jail, He
denies having bOasted Of being able to get any
| counsel referring to his impaired health and
bcseechlng him to continue his efforts to get
him out.
New YORK, Feb. ga New Orleans spe
cial says: In the matter of tho Returning
Board prosecutions as to the agreement that
90 one should be prosecuted for past political
| offences, members of the Legislature who made
tho agreement Which is the basis of this
statement, do not consider it applies to the
trial of the returning board. az they are not
tried for any political offence, but for the Grim.
inal Que Of forging aud altering public doou.
mcnts, beiog the returns from Nelson Parish,
and for publishing the same as true. Gov.
Nichols. it is understood, eDtertaius the same
views, though he declines to express himself 10
any way or as 10 any way connected with the trial.
1t may be again reiterated however that there
is DO intention nor will there be any attompt
made on the part of the authorities to indict
the visiting statesmen. As far az any letter
Of agreement with Anderson, of Feliciana, aud
John Sherman is concerned it is not believed
there ever was such document. Kellogg
himself however, did enter into an agreement
with Nash to insure Anderson the naval Office,
and this document is 10 existence and copy
will be forthcoming in few days.
| Wells still remains in prison, being unable
to procure bail. He is busy preparing some
sort of q statement. though what it is, is not
divulged. He utterly refuses, however to
make any charges which may implicate the
President or visiting statesmen.
| The Senate will to day pass ou the amend
ments to the Constitution and vote against a
convention which will settle forever the status
of State securities. Louisiana never can be in.
duced in any manner to listen to any sugges
tons Of reputation. On the other hand ar.
engagements arc being perfected to begin to pay
! off the debt by raising sinking fund from n
special tax % alcoholic liquors by tho Moffett
Punch. The interest fund is now secured by
an article of the Constitution and every security
uill he OWEN Tn thn Stato cnnsola
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

The new tariff bill, reported by Mr.. Wood,
is meeting with opposition 10 various quarters
From the necessity of the case uone that he
could report would be satisfactory, aud the best
way to settle all differences, put everybody on
40 equality, create foreigo market for our
productions, aud thereby give employment to
the surplus labor Of the country, and reduce
the price of living, would DO to abolish the tariff
altogether. Even if experience should prove
that free trede is not beneficial, DOW is the
time for trying the experiment. for the bust
ness affairs of the country are 10 such DIES
perate condition that 90 ordinary change could
make them worse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
Legislative.

In tho Senate yesterday bills wafn reported
taking the sense OF the nnu,Ia as to calling 4
constitutional convention and to dispense with
proof Of gcnuincncss OF receipts offered 10. cV!'
dence unless denied by aGidaVif.
Senate bill for The lease Of the pen!ieu5ar7
was ordered to lis cngrossnoa.
Mr. Brooke bill, pro7idog for q rc;,iiust-
ment Of the State debt, whioh WA ordered to
be engrossed on Wednesday night, was thcn
taken up and aud passed--syes 20. noes Is.
The first section Of the bill provides that all
owners Of COUPON tax receivable bonds issued
under the provisions OF the Funding bill, or Of
registered bonds and fractional certificates Ic
gally fundabe under the provisions of said act
as amended by the act Of March 7, 1872, IL
such coupon receivable bonds. may exchange
the same for new four per cent. bonas, dated
the July /. 1878, and payable "a years alter
date, but redeemabIe after ten years, said bonds
to be either registered or coupon at The option Of
the party making the exchange, but when
once issued 10 be no further eychaDgeabIc, except
that coupon bondholdcls may exchange for
registered bonds; the coupons to be payable
semi annually, and to be receivable Tor taxes,
dues and demands due to the State, except the
eapitation tax, the tax levied Tor free schools,
aud fines imposed for offences against the State;
past due coupons to remain as under the Fund
ing bill, or invested in non interest bearing
certificates, redccEnablc at the pleasure Of the
State. 1t is further provided That when three
fourths of the conso debt shall have bccu OK
changed under the provisions Of this act, The
pecler bonds (as Of their full principal amount)
and The other unfunded bonds and stock tas OF
two thirds their principal amDua,) may be
exchanged Ia like manner.
The bill closes with an expression OF the be
lief of the General Assembly that an adjust
meat on the plan proposed would accomplish
the objects set forth, and invokcs the co opt-
ration Of bondholdcrs aud pledges, so far as it
may be, the good faith OF the people in meet,
ing the obligation it imposes.
The bill now goes to the House.
Iu the House of Delegates 4 petition was
presented from member Of tho bar OF Page
county 10 opposition to the consolidation OF The
18th and 18th judicial circuits -
Bills were reported from committees to in.
crease the number of commissioners of the
revenue in Frederick county; and to authorize
the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, of Providence, Fairfax county, to! sell
property, &c. =.
The Barbour tax bill was taken up and
further discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
cyclone.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Feb. Sat about I clock
last night this city was visited with shower Of
hail which Was followed by rain Storm accom-,
panied by thunder and lightning. There was a
lumbling and trcmor similar to that whlahl &C
company light shock of earthquake. This
storm passed away, but was followed By cs
clone which left destruction in its path! a
little after o'clock this morning the cyclone
struck the city On the southwest near the centre
and demolished many houses. The lower mar
ket house, large structure in the MIDI e OF
Broad street, Was literally lifted and smashciinto
atoms. Several brick and wooden buildings
were wholly or partially destroyed. The cyclone
travelled from southwest TO northeast and Gov
cred space of about 800 yards wide. Some
casualties arc reported
AUGUSTA, GA. Feb. S.-The Columbia Rail
road depot is total wreck. Some damage; was
done to the Central Railroad depot and many
private residences we're injured. Chas. Dives
and wife, oolored, were found dead under the
ruins of their house. -
Three thousand people are suffering Tor ;iood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

The Maryland House of Delegates Com
'mittee on Federal Relations has very properly
reported unfavorably upon Mr.. Blair's memorial
for reopeuiug of the Presidential election
question. Lat such credit az will attach to the
reopepipg Of that case belong to MIR. Wells.
He cant possibly make the fraud appear 10 a
worse light than that in which it has already
been presented but for all that Mr.. Hayes
title to the presidency cannot NOW be H.
validated 'r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
News of the lhay.

John w. Hurley, il is alleged. is 10 i great
extent to blanc for the death Of Miss olive
Sophia Major. the young lady who died, III
Washington, from NAL practice Tuesday blight.
Hurley was constant companion OF Miss Ma.
jor. and it was known that they were engaged
to be married.
Mrs. Emma Bchren1, the vile Of B. j. Ben,
rend, of Washington, while passing through
the tunnel. on her way to Baltimore 10 the rail-
road cars last Wednesday evening, took dose
of prussia acid, which caused her death IL a
very short time thereafter.
A bill was introduced 10 the New jersey
Legislature yesterday imposing foe OF 81, 900
and imprisonment for fifteen years on parrots
indulging 10 ewdnoss 10 presence Of Their
children or other acts tending to debauch their
morals.
VIM. c. Bioney, Of Amesbury, Masa, !"
prominent church member. il reported Al hae
ing disappeared, and his name is mentioned i"
connection with Irregularities 10 the manase'
ment Of trust funds that were 10 his charge.
Both the Senate and House Committees tu
Pensions have now concurred 10 recommeDd!&%
that the names OF all pensioners stricken from
the rolls on account Of alleged disloyalty durlpz
the period Of the late war shall be restored.
Charles II. Fisher, formerly Assistant Dr."
trict Attorney Of Washington, has been drt'c
ed ID systematyzad fogrlies 10 New l0'E'
arrested and imprisoned.
All the ticket agents on the New jersey Zen
trail Railroad have been Instructed to rJ G.
trade dollars except ut a ditcjunt OF eight pr
cent. ..s
The Rhode Island House of Representatives
yesterday defeated bill to permit intermarrlaec
of whites and negroes.
George Robinson, clerk Of tho Superior
Court of Baltimore city, died suddcD'y THIS
morning of heart disease.
Joel Hayden & Co., manufacturers OF brass
work 10 New York aud at HsydenviIle, Mass
have failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

Mr.. Thomas Z. Morgan, lately elected Su.
periutendeut Of the Metropolitan police force
of Washington. while accepting that position has
determined to retain possession Of the Presi.
dency of the Board of Fire Commissioners OF
the District of Columbia. which he held at the
time of his late election. MIR. Morgan is an
Alexaudrian, and we doubt not will be able to
perform the duties OF 10th Offices 10 Satisfac.
tory manner. .. "A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

The New York Journal of Commerce init.
mated some days ago that the favorable ooosid.
GRAFTON the Bland silver bill received in the
u. S. Senate was probably due to the potent
Influence of the owners of tho silver mines, and
now. it is said. gigantic lobby has been or
ganiz ID by the same parties for the purpose of
securing enough votes TO pass the bill over the
President veto. t..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

The Young Mems Christian Association OF
Washington, who own Lincoln Hall. have at
last concluded that Notwithstanding Mr.. Robert
Ingersos political orthodoxy, it is not exactly
tho thing 10 continue to allow him the use of
their hall as place in which to proclaim bis
infidelitv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
Caught the Cable.

BosToN. Feb. 8-The fishing schooner VIM.
81. Raymond, has arrived at Gloucester. She
reports than on January 10th she hauled up the
direct cable in lat. AZ 81, long. 65 on the eastern
part Of Browns bank. A soon ss it was hauled
up the direct cable parted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

Mr.. Hillisrd has been confirmed IS Minister
to Brazil notwithstanding Mr.. CoCkling's OBJ.
lection to him on the ground Of immortality. but
Mr.. Williamson will not be Collector of the port
Of New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

The cheapest method to cheat the undertaken
(who is generally around when coughs and colds
prevail), is to buy and use DR.. Bull 8 Cough
Syrup. It always cures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

a special from Cleveland says ben Wade
is growing weaker though bis physician speaks
hopefully"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08
Suicide.


DANvILLE, Feb. S.-As the train on the Rich.
mond and Dsnville railroad bound for Char.
lootto. came in sight of the bridge over Little
Reeky creek yesterday man was seen walking
on the bridge toward it, and, to the surprise OF
the engineer never altered his course upon the
near arrival of the train, hntilwithin fifty yards.
when suddenly facing about. he stood motion.
less, awaiting calmly inevitable death fast APP
preaching The rapid rush of the locomotive
caused his sudden Disappearance and the sound
of parting waters under the bridge was the last
that was heard or seen of the unfortunate suicide
From the slight glimpse gotten by the engi-
neer of the demented man he Identifies him as a
Concord Sun, Robert Mschin by name, who
has for some time past evinced indications of in.
sanity. Machin was native of Aiken co., s.
O., about 26 years old, slim built man of i've
feet ten inches, sickly in appearance. and ap.
psrenty suffering from some mental complaint.
MoTett Register and vIrginia's Do bt.
RICHMOND, Va. Feb. S.-The Supreme
Court of Appeals has decided that the Mot.
felt liquor law-the bell.punch system,is eonsti-
tutionsl. This greatly strengthens the ands
of the debt payers. for the law in the, light of
five months experience will bring the: State
100000 dollars per annum. ed Cd:
Gov. Holiday has a letter from the English
bondholders Offering to compromise on tho four
per. cent. bill just passsdby the Senate. Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

Three thousand people are suffering for Zoo
10 Hoboken. 80 =. + 80 49,: =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-08

Decn OrQereQ 10 STOP tue ADVANCE at all p0lDtS,
and that there is no truth 10 the rumors Of an
advance on Constantnope. The excitement
10 the House is intense.
10 the course of the debate Sir Stafford
Northcote read letter from Lord BeaconsGeId
referring to the statement in the AdrianopIe
despatch that Serva Pasha declared that Tur.
key had been misled and encouraged to fight by
the promise of Enelish support, and that Lord
Beacons6eld and Mr.. Layard we're responsible
for her persistence in the war. Lord Beacous-
field 10 his letter proDounces tho report false 10
these words: II have only to say that. the
statement is an Infamous fabrication"
Previous to the withdrawal of Mr.. Forseer's
amendment heated debate took place, some
of the conservatives wishing to have the amend
mont to vote formally negatived. In the course
OF this debate MIR. Joseph Cowen, radical
member for Newcastle. on. Tyne, declared that
he should not have voted for the amendment,
believing it to be the duty of members, as Eng
lishmen, 10 show a united front.
Mr.. John Bright thought that if Turkey had
decided to exchange an English for Russian
alliance and friendship, that would not justify
England 10 assuming warike attitude
After MIR. Fosters amendment, was with
drawn further debate occurred upon the ques'
ton, whether the Speaker do now leave the
chair. -
The radicals took advantage of this formal
motion, which must be passed before the
House can 60 into committee, to attack the
Government's policy, particularly ccnsurlpg
the Earl of Beacons6eld.
MIR. Mills and other conservatives retaliated, |
accusing the radicals of lack of patriotism.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04

A young lady living in Somersetshire,
Eng, read matrimonial advertisement
in London paper, and after six months
correspondence married the advertiser,
who represented himself to be at the
head of a prominent firm of silversmiths
and invited all her relatives and friends
te visit him at his palatial residence.
He got the wedding presents, his wife's
luggage and 800 given her by her faith
er, for pocket money, took her to q
wretchedly furnished room, and said if
she didn't like to share his home she
could go about her business. She arose
and went unto her father, and he levant-
ed with his plumber.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04

A staff commander was inspecting an
English yeomanrY regiment on outpost
duty. "What are you doing there, my
DANCED fule of myself sir" "How so ~
"Why, should be at hoam carryin'
hay" His heart was not in the parade.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04
Good Night.

Two little heads all covered with curls,
Pressed 10 a pillow, smooth and white,
Two little rosebud darlings OF girls
Good night, my babies, good night
Clasped in each other. the little hands rest;
God keep you from care and sorrow ana
blight
So nestle at peace in your soft, downy nest
Good night, my babies, good nighti
How sweetly, how calmly, each breath is
draWni
Sleep on, my little ones, till 1t be light;
Rest quietly, little ones. on to the dawn
Good night, my babies, good night
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04

The rain will continue to fall upon the
just and unjust, the heavenly planets will
revolve in space, virtue will maintain
the proud distinction of being its own
reward, but the exact reason why street
lamps are never lighted on dark and
rainy evenings will probably never be
diylged to grouping, growing, grovel-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04

GOOD MATERIAL FOR THE Army
Men of very superior physique and
highly intelligent faces are enlisting in
the army. Finer material could not
readily be found than there is now seen
in the squads of recruits that occasional
ly march down Broadway. The hard
times have filled the recruiting offices,
and enabled the government to choose
very carefully. Among the men who
don the army blue are some who have
seen much better days Ex-lawyers.
merchants and civil engineers are seek
ing living in the honorable vocation of
soldier. At Washington, the other day,
a man enlisted as private who had grad.
uated at West Point and rose to be a
Confederate major general during the
TvQr
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04
EWING SMITH & WIFE,
DENTISTs

Permanently located in EnporIa: vet dr.
ing the pleasant season of the year shey VIII
or Lyon OF adjoining counties. II Won vrish
your work done IS home, inform fhere nv
In eight hours, and viii take saifabIe $500
In eEehanEe fherafors leaving the same v-sSf
yea. e your expense. until the vTorE rf1e,-
naaths -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04

A member of a fashionable up town
congregation in New York City, called
at a music store and inquired: Have
you the notes of piece called the Song
of Solomon" adding: "Our pastor re-
ferred to it yesterday morning as an ex-
quisite gem, and my wife would like to
learn to play it."
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-10-04
RULES FOR ACQUIRING WEALTH.

Be honest If Satan tempts you to de-
fraud your neighbor, it is only that he
may rob you of your iil-gOtten gain in
the end.
Be temperate. Liquor has made more
paupers than all other vices combined.
Be industrious. Improve each Slay as
if you expected TO die on the morrow.
Incidence, debt, and disease, are brothers.
Let your word be your bond Good
credit Is q fortune to begin with.
Limit your expenses by necessity and
comfort, leaving good margin fog s'bal-
anced saved"
Invest your funds carefully and intel
Hgently- beware of the brilliant bub-
blea that are blown mp 10 tempt ingeni.
Gus spectators.