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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
The Indians.

A special from Bismarck d. T., says In,
dian Commissioner E. N. Stebbos arrived to.
day from an inspecting tour of Berthold and
Old Fort Peck agencies. Publication Of ipfor.
nation gathered, he said, would be Injurious
to the service, and be, therefore, declined to
make it known at present. 1! is cut, however,
that be found things 10 bad shape and the
sraders carrying on high handed business with
the Indians. The Indians above Buford are
fat, bold and we'll supplied with ammunition
and arms. Mr.. Stebbins left today for Stand
ing Rock aud the down river agencies. He will
come out at Yankton in thirty days. The Nez
Perces chiefs left this morning government
steamer tor Fort Buford. Interpreter Clark
accompanies them, and expects to cross the line
with them. The Sioux chief, Cali, has re-
turned to tho British side to persuade more of
bis Indians to follow his example, by surren.
dering to General Miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
CHEYENNE Items.

CHEYENNE. May SAT II o c.'.ock last niph
eX county treasurer Brighan taking advap
tage Of the monetary absence of sheriff NJ 80
ming, opened the heavy Office safe and attempt.
ed the remoya Of the BOOKS, but before biz
object was:attained tho sheriff returned, took
10 the situation at glance. rushed forward,
and thrust bis knee into the interior of the safe
Brigham instantly slammed the heavy door on
the sheriff's and at the same time striking
him in the face. Manning at once drew re
volver and placed the muzze within foot OF
Brigham head, bat the cspsnapping, the load
was not discharged. At this juuc!ure the
sherif's deputies nterferred, arrested Brig.
ham, and placed him 10 Jail. The sheriff is
DOW in possession of the opened safe and all
the books.
The Father DeJo mine cleared up neasiy
$4,000 yesterday from 60 stamps which had
run 26 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

The Baltimore Conference Of the oolored
Methodists want c,lored teachers for colored
schools. Were it not that the white people con-
tribute nearly all the money for the support OF
the colored schools the want alluded to would
not be az unreasonable one, if sufficient num-
Der of properly qualifsd colored teachers could
be procured, but under the circumstances it 10
essentially unreasonable, and the best and
speodiest way to have it grati6ed is for the col
cred people to contribute enough 10 the support
of the ooored schools to entitle them to some
control IN their m management, and for a sufficient
number CT co!ored man and woman TO qualify
themselves for positions az teachers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

The radical press persists in reiterating the
absurd fslsehood about Mr.. Davis attempt
t. escape 10 women's clothing. but never re-
calls the undisputed fact that Mr.. Lincoln
sueaked into the capital of the country he was
to preside over SO disguised that his best
friends could not recognize him. For the
same reason, they assert that "the determlna'
ton in many sections Of the south seems to be
to pay no taxes at all, especially to the national
government" when the collections OF United
States internal revenue for Richmond alone
for last week were s52.473.09. Tho reason is
to provoke the South, but the people of..that
section have gotten used to such tricks, and
don't mind them now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

From the accounts We read in our Virginia
aud Maryland exchanges of numerous install
rnents Of New York orphans that are being
constantly received 10 various portions of the
States mentioned, We suppose that parents 10
those States never de.o that there has been a
sudden increase ia the demand for orphans
which the home supply is unequal 10 satisfy.
Why people who want orphans should send to
tho public institutions Of New York for them,
when the orphans of the towns and cities of
their OWN States are vainly looking for homes,
is rather difficult to understand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
The Communists.

New YORK, May S.-EdWard Megg, the
recognized leader of the commune in this
city, and who is said 10 be the indivIfua who
caused the death of Archbishop Darboy. Of
Paris, and Chief of Police Greyboy, was ar.
raIgued to day in Court, charged with threat
sning the life of Harry W. Marks, an attache
of the "World' newspaper. Justice Smith
sound)y lectured Megg, telling him that the
commune was not 40 institution OF this country,
and it's principles would not be tolerated here.
He held him in the sum Of $500 bail to keep
the peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

SUSPENDED FOR CoUNTENAcING DANCING.
The Atlanta Presbytery has decided in fa-
yor Of Rev. DR.. Leftwioh, and against Deacon
Frank 4. Block, who appealed from the sen.
tenoe of the session Of his church, suspending
him from membership for permitting round
and tquare dances 10 his parlor. Eighteen
members Of the Presbytery voted against sus.
tanning the appeal, eight in favor of sustaining
the appeal in the whole, aud eight for sustain.
ing it in part Mr.. Block will appeal to the
Synod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

Uniuatiated people would suppose that Con-
gressmen would like to be released Of portion
of their labor if it could be done without ln-
Jury 10 their immediate constituents or the
whole country, but such is not the case, tor the
House judiciary Committee, as was stated IN our
Washington dispatches last week, has decided
to report adversely on bill referriog to tho
Court OF Claims all the small claims that come
before Congress and that consume SO much OF
its time. The fact that the claimants rarely
receive more than half the amount awarded
may be the reason of this reluctance on the part
of congressman to reliuguish the consideration
Of such claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

The desire for 40 early ADJOURNMENT of Con.
gress is becomiog general. Next week it will
have been 10 session for seven months, to the
great delight fits members, but If the coun'
try has been benefited by the prolonged sitting.
the blessings are as yet in disguise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
LYncheI.

MEMPHIS, May 8.-Last Monday tramp
entered the house Of planter five miles south
of Oxford Miss, who was absent at the time,
aud sfter attempting to outrage the lady of the
house struck her on the head With an axe, from
the etfecls Of which che died. A large number
OF men pursued and captured the villain 10 the
woods near Oxford. He is doubtless lynched
by this time, as the excitement was very great
there yesterday. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

The equity and city elections 10 Indiana and
California, yesterday, resulted, as general
thiog, favorably to tho democrats. The national
party, however, 10 the former. and the working
mems 10 the latter showed increased strength,
aud 10 some places were successful. The re.
oruits to the two last named organizations come
principally from the radical party, and are in
duced by the prevailing impression that that
party is approaching it's dissolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
Violent Storm.

MEMPHIS, TENN, May s.-This morning
storm passed over this city, partially unrooGog
9 number of business houses, and.the Peabody
Hotel and blowing down Meacham's cotton
shed. The damage by wind and water will prob.
ably reach forty thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
MARRIEIO.

On the 30 ulto., at the residence Of j. Newton
Harper, esq, in Stafford county. Va, by Rev.
DR.. j. T.. Herman, THOS. a. REFILL. of Stat
ford county, 10 Miss E. BLANCE ITALIA
ZERO, of Essex county, Va.
On Wednesday morning, May lst a. Far
field, the residence of Major John D. Richard'
son. in Clarke county. Va, By the Rev. Il. r.
Martin, Mr.. w. BYRD WILLIS and Mis-
NELLIE @. WILLIS, both Of Orange county,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

Three fourths of the so.cslled Java and
Mocha ooffees sold in this country are spurious,
and most if not all tho articles imported are Of
,..a 8
tho same character. for the duty on them is so
great they have to be adultcrsted 10 order that
the dealer NAV secure his profit,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

lie thought be heard "tho angels sing," but
it proved to be chorus of yells from the nezt
door children. He grew desperate, procured
a bottle Of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup and sent il
to Mrs. s. with his compliments. He was
bachelor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

Dr.. R. W. Palmer, who recently murdered
W. L. Salisbury, the proprietor of the Enquir-
er and Sun Of Columbia, Ga, was captured 10
Russell county, Alabama, on the 9Th inst. by
two farmers, who lodged him in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
Strike.

ST. LOUIS, Nay ga large number of labor.
ers on inc extention of the Chicago & Acton r.
R., between Mexico are Marshall, Missouri.
on strike. Several hundred of them are said
to be congregated at GlascoW. where one of
them was killed on Monday and another badly
wounded The sheriff of Howard county, with
q strong posse of citizens had failed to Quell the
disturbances. Advices from Texas says band
CT train robbers, that has for several months
been plumbing the Houston 81 Texas Central &
Pacific Railroads, has been broken up, and II
number Of the gang arretsed. ...-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

DASS & CO.'S, PALE ALE and HILBERT
- London Brown Stout at reduced prices,
my8 GEO. McBURNEY q SoS'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

Tbs Secretary Of War has appointed the fol.
lowing visitors to the West Point Military
Academy at the annual examination 10 June {:
Professor A. 8. Vennable. of the University
of Virginia; Hon. John 9. Ropes, of Boston;
Rsv. E. B. Wheeler, of Poughkeepsie. New
York; David A. Wells, Of Connecticut; Capt.
8. r. Franklin, T.. s. Navy; Rev. Jas. Lewis,
Of Howell, Michigan, and Brig, Gen. G. @.
Augur, U. 8. Army. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
Newark Items.

NEWARK, N. j., May S.-Tho trial Of Benz.
Noyes, for conspiracy with others to defraud
policy holders of the New Jersey Mutual To-
surance Co., by converting moneys to their
own use, began this morning before Judge Du-
pee. Among the counsel for Noyes is ex-
Secretary Robson. :+.'.@
The annual convention of the Reformed
Episcopal Church met to-day in Emmanuel
Church. There was fair attendance Of dele.
gates, including Bishops Fallows, Cheney and
Nicholson; also Rev. Dr.. Davis, irsternal dele.
gate from the Methodist national conference;
Rev. Harrison, of Florida; @. Cutter. of Bos.
too; VIM. Newton, Of Philadelphia; j. East.
burn Brown. of Canada. The morning was
consumed by religious services and a sermon
by Rev.. Marshall B. Smith, of Passaic.
Tho Roman Catholic Synod of the Diocese
Of Newark, comprising all OF New Jersey, met
10 st. Patrick g Cathedral to-day, Bishop Gov
iogsn presiding. The morning was consumed
With Pontidcal Mass and other services Bust.
ness will begin this afternoon with closed doors.
Priest from every parish in New Jersey are
present. The object of the synod is to revise
the laws and discipline of the Diocese. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
WEDNESDAY EVENING.."..."....MA4e {.
The proceedings of the Senate to day were %

The proceedings of the Senate to day were o.
no special interest. A bill to distribute arms 10
the Territories, as we'll the States, was passed.
The Indian Appropriation bill waa further con-
sidered.
In the House o. Representatives the report OF
tha Elections COMMITTEES in three cases, seating
two republicans ar one democrat. Gen. Cnai'
mers, was adopted. Thu Tariff bill was TURNER
discussed bv Mr.. Tucker cf Va, and others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08

The DISTRICT BILL.-The bill for the gov.
ernmeut of the District of Columbia, that
passed the House of Representatives yesterday,
makes the General Government liable for half
the expenditures, limits the taxes to $3.50 on
the 500 and provides for the payment of the
interest on the 1865 bonds, but exempts the
Government from liability for the payment of
the principal. The District is to be governed
by three ommissioners-one. an engineer Of
fcer, to be detailed by the President, and the
others TO be elected by the Senate and House
Representatives. The Grstis to receive only his
regular pay, and the others $4,000 per annum.
There is to be. q Council oftwenty four members.
to be elected by the voters Of the District and
serve without pay. The Boards of Metropoli-
tan Police, Fire Commissioners and School
Trustees are all abolished and these powers are
transferred to the three Commissioners, but
there are to DO appointed nineteen trustees Of
the public schools, of whom FIVE at least shall
be colored.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-08-28
The r'rlgate Bird.

see small blue point in the heaven.
Happy and serene region, which has
rested in peace above the hurricane In
that blue point, and at an elevation of
10000 feet, royalty floats a little bird
with enormous wings. A guile No, for
its wings are black. An eagle2 No; the
bird is too small. It is the little ocean
eagle, first and chief Of the winged race,
the daring navigator who furls his sails,
the lord of the tempest, the scorner Of
all peril-the man-of- war or frigate bird
We have reached the eliminating point
of the series, commenced by the wing
less bird. Here we have a bird which is
virtually nothing more than wigns,
scarcely any body--barely as large as
that OF the domestic cock-while his
prod iggious pinions are fifteen feet II
span. The great problem Of fight (
solved and overpassed for the power of
flight useless. Such bird, naturally
sustained by such support, need not
allow himself to be borne along. The
storm bursts; he mounts to lofty heights,
where he finds tranquility. The poetic
metaphor, untrue when applied to any
other bird, is no exaggeration when ap
piled to him; literally, he sleeps upon
the storm. When he chooses to soar his
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-08-28
Birmingham Buttons.

At one time Birmingham, England,
buckled and buttoned the three king
doms. and half the world beside, reuuir-
ing such adornment. It furnished every
variety of both buckle and button, but
its chief staple was the metal button.
When shoe buckles went out the alright
ed makers went about in shoe-strings,
petitioning Parliament to compel people
70 wear buckles. In like way London
perruquiers went up to George Ill, in
their own plain hair, to solicit him to
bring back the departing fashion of pow
der and wigs! When the metal button
yielded to the mold of wood OF horn, Gov
cred with silk or some other woven ma
terials the metal button makers so be-
sieged Parliament by their shrieking en-
treaties to be saved from ruin that a law
was passed which made it illegal for a
tailor to sew on to suit of cloth any but
ton made of cloth, serge, camlet, or other
"stutf." Unless this law was swept away
by the enactment which recently abolish
ed all laws that had become practically
obsolete, this Button Act is still in force,
and we believed it to be so. About half
dozen years ago tailor named Shirley
sued in the Marylebone County Court
customer named King for so, the price
OF suit of clothes made for the latter.
The defendants counsel asked the tailor
of what material the buttons were made,
and on being told they were of cloth or
silk or horn molds, be remarked that by
the law made for the protection of the
Birmingham button-makers, not ONLY
could the tailor not recover, but if the de-
tendant chose to sue for the,peDalties, the
plaintiff would have to pay forty shillings
tor every dozen of such buttons sewed on
by him. The Judge agreed, and the
tailor was non-suited.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-08-28
A Rainbow.

The time Of day at which rainbow
appears is generally regarded by farmers;
shepherds and others accustomed to out
door work as weather sign thus if it
appear in the morning it's looked upon
as the precursor Of wet and stormy weather,
but it it appear in the evening then it is
thought to precede dry and fine weather;
hence the following doggerel.
"a rainbow in the morning
Is the shepherds warning;
But d rainbow at night
Is the shepherds delight.
Meteorologists tell us that there is some
truth III this popular notion, and the rea-
sons they give are these: A rainbow in
the morning is seen in the west when the
east is clear. tits indicative of the adj
vance of the rain-cloud toward the OBJ
server, and, moreover, from the time at
which It happens -morning tit points to
the increasing moisture Of the atmosphere.
Wet and stormy weather is the natural
consequence Of such conjuncture of cir
cumstances. On the other hand, when a
rainbow appears in the east when the
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-08-28

day, or rather yesterday left Garberville,
coming down the South Fork on my way to
Rohneryille. After crossing the South
Fork numerous times I came to the last eros
sing, about two miles above what is called
Dyer's Ranch. Starting my horse at the
ford, I cast my eyes across the river to see
where the outcome was, and measuring the
depth of the middle with my eyes. I was
about seven feet in the river when my horse
SHE'D. Looking down on the off or left
side saw strange sight;
head, shoulders and web-feet of
a monstrous animal under my horse's feet.
Thinking my time had come, and not having
time to think of any sins, I spurred my
horse to jump from there, which he very
readily did. On looking back. the water
| being being clear, saw the monster in the
| place where I left it. Taking courage, I re-
turned toward it within about four feet. I
fired my single-barreled deringer at his head
and retreated in haste, but not farther than
! to watch his movements. Shortly otter my
shot this animal rose, turned over, and
foated on top. The current being very still,
it almost remained in the same place, and
then it turned over and went down again.
| Seeing it was not on the fight,
/ repeated the same dose. twice, with
the same result, but the third time it came
up it kicked up fearful racket, beating the
water with its tail and splashing it over me.
Not having more ammunition, I Withdrew
from the battlefield. AS luck would have
it, some Indians were camped within hailing
distance. When they saw me charging back
and forth in the river and shooting at some
thing, they came running toward me. They
happened to have rifle and two bullets,
which they brought to me. The animal was
turning toward me. The first shot fred
was a line shot, but came short about
eighteen inches. By this time the beast had
again turned toward me, and
came at fearful rate. Taking dead
aim I frod. At the crack of the gun the
animal made a terrible plunge, and then
turned over, its head turning down stream
and floating into deep water. Not having
any more ammunition, filled my pockets
with rocks, mounted my horse, and followed
the animal as close as prudence would per-
NIT. [ fired rocks at it, bat it never moved.
The Indians would not go near the water,
but promised if it was dead they would skin
the animal for me and save the hide. For
all of the above ! will vouch. This is not
fiction. If had known that was so near
to a habitation-within two miles of Myers
Il should have staid longer with the beast,
! as it may turn out to be quite curiosity
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-08-28
Absence OF Mind.

If the students at Cornell University
really suppose their faculty can furnish a
man to take the prize of the ages for
absence of mind, let them read this ac-
count of the late DR.. Duncan: The day
he was to be married to Mrs. Torrance he
had his niece in the house with HIM. the
hour was coming on; his niece sent him
to his room to dress. | suppose going to
bed was in his mind the sequence of un-
dressing. However, the hour Of marriage
came, and the cab to carry him; no sign
OF the bridegroom. His niece went to see
how it was and found him in bed sound
asleep, with a Hebrew book in his hand.
| was at the marriage. being pupil of
his; he was deepin Hebrew lesson with
me in bay window; the bride was
brought inwithout interrupting the lesson.
some one came and took him bv the arm
to lead him off to other doings; his steps
moved away, but his face remained turn
ed to his scholar; his parting words were,
well, mind we take that up another
time" In his noted mental absence there
was frequently an infantile simplicity
that did not want its own charm. ssWill
you have another cup of tea, Mr. Duncan?"
SAID lady to him with exem plary pa
thence, after he had drained his cup four
teen times. mo, thank you, madam
ne replied, 81 never take more than two
cups OF tea. /" This absence often showed
Itself In the presence of others. as if he
had been alone. At dinner. in COM
pany OF ministers, following his constant
habit OF walking up and down when in
terested in subject, he unconsciously
rose and walked round the table, reason
ing out his argument in his peIipatetic
course, till an elderly clergyman checked
him, little sharply, with the remark,
SSlr, this canaot be allowed; you are
reasoning In circle"