Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19
VIRGINIA News.


The Rohmond Wing in speaking at tho ne It
State fair aays:-"A new feature OF the lar
wlI be the equestrian Trials Ivy ia.iiaa. This
will he very popular. Already many young la
dies from the country lave written &c the SEC
rGtary aignlying their intention ct participating
and bringing their own steeds, ana scores OF the
fair sex of this city ere tIpccLnd 10 enter the
contest. The sum OF $3.50 has bern arproPr'
atcd fnr first and second premiums 70 tho best
lady rider. the first premium being Ian2 :
saddle, bride and whip. and tho sHcou'l q riding
habit--thc articles to ba selected by the WIN
ncrs. Tie tests will be tho usual gaia in horse
back riding and tho grace in sitting Nnc nan
trolling the animal.
Tho Iynchburg Vireinian says :-"ME. ".
w. O0rcoran, Of Washington, who has dis
played noble generosity 10 making many be
raj gifts to the University Of Virginia has just
Given $50, 600 to endoW q new chair Of Natural
History in that inatitution. Tho oha!rS OF
Moral Philosophy and History and Literature
have already been richly endowed by hlfl. The
new chair, in connection with tho Lewis Brooks
Museum, will add greatly to tho efficiency OF
the University and extend its sphere OF useful
ness by opening up the treasures OF knowledge
in tbs fold Of Natural History
The Chatham Tribuue says 1.-Two wolves
have been seen on Snow Creek, Pltsyvana
county, repeatedly of late, and theS have
been committing dnprodatious Oh the sheep OF
that section. A party Of hunters collected a
few Of the dogs Of the neiRhborhood and went
10 search OF thcm. The dogs that would follow
the trail had no difficulty in overtaking the AMI
mails, but were badly whipped out and ont TO
pieces by them, Another party will ~ out in
tcw days
The annual commencement of tic Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical College was held
last week aud passed off 10 the most satisfactory
manner. A largo number OF visitors were in
attendance and tho iutnro prosrectG Ct tho ell
eee are most hattering
The Rev. John Jasper, the ooiorod astrono
mer, Of Richmond, has given conracing
proof of tho Irutl, OF his theory that de eon do
move" Being unable to pey his rent, he has
been compelled TO leave lia house and go aud
live with his mother.
The Fredericksburg Bulletin, Il republican
paper, has been purchased by Mr.. W. >. White,
OF that city, and will hereafter be published in
tho conservative interest.
DIR. James Smith. Of Northumberland ooun-
~, has sold his fine estate 10 that county, with
some 300 acres 10 Fairfax county, 10 Samuel
Black. Of Baltimore
Charles Waite. of the firm of Waite e Mil
Ter, Of Culpeper county, has been adiudleated a
bankrupt Oh his own petition by Register Atkins.
TOUCHING EPISODE. Tho Warrcnton 1ndsz
says:
The Worthless OF the Grand Lodge OF the
Order of Moses. beneficial brotherhood, with
a subordinate Lodge from Alexandria and a
full brass band, accompanied BY train full of
old fashioned darkies in new fashioned toggery,
made on excursion over the Midland road to
this plaza Wednesday. The procession para
ded our streets during the day. and held C
merry making Mt Town Hall at night, while tho
ohiet men initiated noyices at tho colored poo.
pies hall. All conducted themselves with do
corum and left behind them pleasant remem.
ORANGES only. a little episode touched U.s.
The band paid Capt Is. W. Hunter the COM
pliment of serenade, aud at lis conclusion
fne looking colorcd man atepred through tie
crowd to psy his respects i'll person TO lis old
mastor. The felt thank pom from my heart,
by the old captain, and the doitrential az
on the part Of the musician
told true story of malignod auld larg syno.
A good nursc is blessing to cvory family, |
and all sensible nurses recommend that limo |
cent but cffectual remedy for all tho paios and |
ills that behalf a bsbY,-Dr Buil's Baby Syrup. |