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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06
Municipal Dcnhyoa.

49, . n.1 ~ j.. Feb. 6.-Thc deadlock 10
WV VIZ Council b;re. whi,h commenced on
tho hrst of January, was brokea las! night bys
compromise between tho democrats and rcpnb.
Means. After midnight session andin eou'
mlttee OF the whole the salary ordiuurc, vas
passed. Ali the Offices were filled md the bond
ordnance, issuing $3.50, 900 for rebates en- wooden
pavement assessments passed by large major
lty. The republicans Til all the appointed
Offices except two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

New BoOKs.-We have received from the
book store OF MIR. George E. French, IS King
street, Daniel. the Beloved. by Rev. VIM. NJ.
Taylor. D. d., biography Of the prophet.
and history of the Jews at the time he lived,
many Incidents of which arc seized upon to
point tho morals of the present age.
Shakespeare King Henry the Sixth. edited
with notes by w. j. Rolfe, A. NJ, illus
trated.
d. Capo, novel by Miss Thackery.
Shepherds All and Maideps Fair, novel by
Walter Besant and James Rice.
All the above are published by Harper &
Brothers, in tho excellent style that character
ICES the publications of that house, the two form
or 10 handsome binding, and tho two latter 10
tue convenient form of their half hour series.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06
Tne Judicial Circuits.

The Joint Committee Of the Legislature,
appointed to report plans for re arranging the
judicial circuits of the State, have reported the
following plan, and recommended its adoption.
The report provides for fourteen circuits, ar
ranged as loloBs AMI to 60 into effect Dec.
81, 1878 -
First Circuit. The eounties Of Accomac
and Northampton shall constitute the first cir
cult.
Second iicutt.-Princess Aune. N ,ueu
Nansenond, Southampton, Isle - W iViIlS
Surly, Sussex. and GreeosVle md thu " r;,io
Of Norfolk and Portsmouth. '"' cities
Third Cucmt-Brunswiol;, D;na;a,;,
Prince George, Nottoway, P,,whstau I NmeTa
Cumberland, Lunenburg and MeckIsDbnra' '''
FourM Circuit. -Halifax, PittsvIvan;a
Charlotte, Prince Edward, Patrick, Hanru 1o, nJ
franklin, and city of Danville. '' "Du
FVh Circuit. Bedford, Camnbcll Rno,
lngham, AppomattcX. Amherst, Nelson, Alhr.
marie aud Lynchburg. N1''0
SirM Circuit. M outgomerv, FIovd Crs;o
Giles Pulaski, Bland, Carroll, Whyto and
Graysop. 'N
ScrenM Creatt-Smyth, TazewelI, Wash.
I1ng'on Russell, Wise, Buchauau, Scott and
Lee,
:; Eighth Ciirmt.-Chcstcsii:ld, HcDlioc, aud
Richmond city.
MNH Circuit -Goochand, FuyspDa.
loulsl. Hanover. Caroline. Spotsyvauia, STAT.
ford, King George, Wcstmorcland, R;;anmond
northumberland Lancaster, and the civ of
Fredericksburg.
Tenth Clrc"i! King William, King and
Queen; Essex, Midd|csex, Matthews. Glouces.
Yer, E VIZ City, Warwick, York, New
hent: Charles City. James City, aud tho city
OF williamsburg.
Elerenth Circuh.-Loudouu, Alexandria,
Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquer, Cupeper,
Orange, and city Of Alexandra.
1'oeltM CrcHt-Frederck, Clarke, War.
req. happshannock, Madison, and Greene.
q, 1h"feenM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Page and
Shenandoah.
fourteenth Cfrcui-Rockbridge, Augusta,
Bath, Highland, Allegauy, Botctourt and
Roanoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

II revolutions never 60 backward, the expert
cuceof this country is that reforms, that is those
that relate to politics aud civil service, never 90
toward; that the condition of affairs after re-
formation is frequently worse than twas before,
aod that those elected to positions as rcformers,
10 many instances. compare unfavorably with
these they supcrcede. Instances to prove this
arc Dot inirequent in the civil service reform
under President Hayes, and uoder the present
Congress. However. as friends must be re-
wardcd and enemies punished. rotation IN Office
has to ba the rule, and as among the means OF Sc
curing moro rapid rotation none could be more
effective than frequent reform in the civil
service. efforts arc constantly being made
ia that direction. That Of Mr.. Harrison,
member of the U. S. House of Representatives
from Illinois, is the latest. He has proposed q
bill by which commissioners to be appointed by
the President and confirmed by tho Senate
shall mako all the appointments in the civil
service except ambassadors. ministers, consuls,
heads Of departments and postmasters. Tie
effect of this bill cannot be beneficial. LII the
heads of departments cannot be trusted to ap
point their subordinates how can the commits
sioncrs be? and how could the business of the
departments be carried on if those at the head
Of them had subordnates who were personally
disagreeablc2 The bill. should it pass, will
give the President five more appointments
namely the commissioners provided for by 1t,
but it will not improve the civil service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

DEATH OF Coz. MAcRAE.-Colonel Nsthsnisi
G. Mscrse died at his residence inCincinnati yes.
terday IN his seventy.second year lie was
born in Prince William county. Va. graduated
at West Point in 1926 and was placed On tho
retlred !lst ct the breaking out of the war, 6:
which time he held the fu Il rank OF major and
q brew. .'f colonel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

The Court OF Appeals of this State has de-
cided that the statute allowing the homestead
exemption to be waived was constitutional, up
on the ground that tho right to the homestead
exemption is personal privilege which the
householder NAV waive,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

TIE EIFEcF OF TEE SILVER BILL IN THE
SENATE.-The Washington correspondent of
the New York Herald says:
The South, as Southern man to day remark
ed, is not in debt, but having great undoveloped
resources, wants to borrow in order TO develop
them It wants to borrow q! a fair ratio Of in
terest, and it needs large SUNS, and its interest
is to maintain at least its own credit. Every
Southern vote for silver is an obstacle in the
way Of the South borrowing either in the East
or in Europe. and it is noticeable that one hears
no moro here Of the plan some time ago talked
Of and determined on, to send Gen'l. Gordon to
Europe on the adjournment Of Congress, to
represent the natural wealth Of the Southern
States and to seek for capital to be- invested in
Southern enterprises. 1t ia understood, even by
the most Jealous silver men, that it would be
useless 10 apply for loans of money in Europe
ifthe silver bill becomes law, or to ask leans,
ifeven the bill fails, for any community which has
persuaded its representatives and Senators to
vote for silver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

CLAIM OF TIE COLUMBIA TURNPIKE Con-.
PANY.-The bill introduced in the q. S. House
Of Representatives yesterday provides that the
claim of the Columbia Turnpike Company for
compensation for the use of their road by The
military forces during the Late war be referred
to the Court Of Claims, to determine the coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

All should reooect that With The los; Of
health, loss of enjoyment and happiness soon
follows. A cough or cold quickly undernnes
the health. and should be checked by tbs
prompt use of Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

Mr.. CoNKLING ON TIE SILVER BILL.-In
the U. S. Senate yesterday, Mr.. Coukug
read letter added to one of the machine pc
titons circulated 10 New York State for sigma
lures favoriDg the reconciliation of silver. He
said that the petitions for reconciliation we're
the product of organized efforts, aud were Of
the same general style as those presented from
all parts ct the country some TINS ago 10 refer
cree to the abolition of the frankiug privilege.
The letter. which he read was signed by sixty
residents Ct Montgomery, Orange county, 10
lieu of tho printed reconciliation petition pre-
sented them. The petitioners say that as Ia.
boring men they don't want metal worth
Sl4 40 for every SIG that they earn with
gold at ]! premium year before the time set
for resumption, the talk of ruin and general
lnpovcrshmcnt 10 follow the rcsuuption of
specie payments is blatan. acn.s0se. Petition.
eers say that the talk of benefits to folln5 ,bo
introduction of debascd money might do Nv r.
some persons previously hi1tcd at :; 1ho Io,.s III
as either k1aves or f2: Tut It will IDu po ,e'i lei
i Vn, Set by the hoeos: ycomsury Of Ne ue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

Rev. Mr.. R4iustor!, the Eaglish Evangelist,
now preaching 10 Richmood, has been invited
to Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

The Shenandoah Herald says:-"At we'd
ding at Star Tannery, on Cedar Greek. while
the ceremony was being performed, a shot was
fired through ono of ths windows. The minis
ter, bride and several others were cut by pieces
of glass. The shot, it is supposed, was fired by
some one who had on old grudge against the
groom. Fortunately no one was seriously in
jured."
The Culpeper Times ys:-"Mr. Peter g..
Smith, while leaning over the railing of the
PLACER n front of his house, last Thursday night,
accidentally fell to the ground below. breaking
his leg and dislocatiug his hip. The same pa.
per says case Of smallpox has made its up
pcarance at Culpeper Court House"
Mrs. w. A. Harrison, who lived on the
Princess Anne road, just outside Of Norfolk,
was accidentally burned to death, last Monday.
John Il. Cain, who was burned in Portsmouth
Friday, died yesterday. Miss Susan Reynolds.
OF Rockbridge county, was accidentally burned
to death last Monday.
Mrs. Francis Adams, q venerable lady, we'll
Known for her charitable Deeds died in Lynch
burg Monday.
Nathaniel Holugsworth, of Lee county, &C.
cidentally shot himself with load of sugs last
week, irh!ctiDg most ghastly wound.
RAPIDAN AND CHARLOTTESVILLE RAIL,
RoAD.-Major r. +. Mason, of the Rapidan
and Charlottesville railroad-the road that is
to supply the missing link 10 the Midland road
between Gordonsvillc and Charlottesville--wa
in this city last night. He says the work of
constructing the road will be commenced at an
early date. not later than the early part of
March--and be pushed forward vigorously to
completion. 1t has not yet been definitely
determined whether this end of the new road
shall be at Orange Court House or Rspidan.
The House Committee on the Judiciary took
vote on the female suffrage amendment to
the Constitution yesterday. There was tie,
five for and five against. Mr.. Harris, of Vir.
eioia, who is opposed TO the project, being alb.
sent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

Ex Governor Walker, Of Virginia, it is re-
ported, will make California his home after the
expiration Of bis present term in Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06
DIED.

In Baltimore. Oh February 5. 1878. ALICE
aged years 3 months and 8
days. youngest daugLt,r of hoodorck 8. aid
Anna 4. Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

z BARRELS REFINED SUGARS.
cO bought at the decline, for sse low by
feb 6 G. VIM RAMSEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

M 1NCE MEAT-A fresh supply reed. by
IVA feb g, VIM, RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-06

leksburg Star, 10 all ,,di,a tn Tia Nr.d.,.
by new N 't will no doubt '''s' '''''
spoken Of ar iT!n6cr. Among *, i' r%prs,e"'o!
Marie, 80 81, litz Lee, Of Ste, ,fo- Of Piece VII.
Braz on f 20 Jh:s He ru ddo,o' I1oo 9o i
john G. e; t. IT. B Be- 4 v Ws W. ,1 % H.;
Of GIo o9!es' of Gen. '' va l % ~
couuts =. Acaomac. There e'! "2o a sa Il, !:
to Do heard fro4, 10 ea I p "f . S;.|'
'RRaps' some enc will be canned IL ta SGis s"
- d. DGus'aas Congressional si;n y" rSA' ''"O'
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
For the Times.
A Brilliant Wedding.

The dull monotony of our quiet community
was broken on the afternoon OF the l4th, by tho
brilliant marriage of one Of Union nlreSt
daughters, Miss Sallie c. Jcilcrics, TO DR.. W. a.
For6s of Chester County. The ceremony was
performed with dignity and solemnity by Key.
j. B. Wilson at the residence of the brides ia
ther, Samuel Jefferics Esq, before n very large
assembly At q o'clock the bridal couple made
their appearance. ! have never seen more ell
egant outfit than the one worn 10y the bride
white silk dress, with most elegant lace over
skirt trimmed with beautiful orange blossoms,
long flowing veil and mead adorned with an ele-
CANT coronct. In fact she presented quite
quceniy appearance. But you know Mr.. Editor
that man cannot properly describe Il lady's
dress. The groom was dressed in conventional
black. and made very handsome appearance.
Soon after the congratulations were over tho
guests were invited to the marriage feast; and
truly there was everything heart could wish
but refrain from enumeration ana will only
say that every one was i"iIy satisfied and there
was enough left for several more weddings
equally rs grand. After refreshing the inner
man thS evening Spcat in social cOnvcrsa-
tion, interspersed with delightful music, fur
nishcd by some of the beautiful ladies lprcsent
and the bride. The enjoyment of the evening
was kept up until late hour when the party
returned to theikAOmes delighted
The happy paif1eit the nextiday for Chester,
followed by the congratulations and best wishes
as, host of. friepdS An 2sGasuilf frTs It's
sSsve c0uldSssrh5pss5 cs7sE &oslss sy!g. w. :.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
whore Cam Hampton Best Servo che State.

Where Can Hampton Best Servo the State.
1t is the opinion of the Greenville Enterprise
and Wounfdineer that the services Of Governor
Hampton are ''indispensiblc Mt home, and it
hopes that he will continue to serve the people
in the same sphere where he has rendered such
great and eminent usefulness" We would re-
mind our contemporary that the fight for con-
stitutional government is to be made hereafter
In Washington, not in South Carolina, and for
that reason NStfpton can do far more service in
the Senate tENn'm the State Housewives and
Courier.
We agree with the Neus and Caurier. The
great fight for the constitutional rights Of the
Southern States vii, be made hereafter in Con-
gress-particularly in the L. S. Scnate-and the
people of the South will display their wisdom
in sending 10 the Senate such true but conser-
vativc Southern representative as Hampton
We believe he will be able to do moro good for
South Carolina in the United State tha( he can
as Govern,r.
The dcnpsratic fight in the Southern States
has been t,dc and glorious victory won, and
ii now rcm,ins for The people or the South to
cxcmplify the Halls Of Congress that it was
no, victoE Of oppression to any class or rebel
lion TO 'hfa.ion, but Il victory for .he rights of
all and pcAe and harmony between the sections.
lA MO- .inNIS ss"th could do more for the
oouth, harTiinmpton in the Senate, 1nu-1Te
would fairlyrepresent the true spirit and tenn
per of the pbplc of South Carolina.
1t is not To5le that he would consent TO serve
t''ird tcrmas Governor, consequently in The
campaign otlSS0 we could not with any con-
sisiency cal Upon him to again sacrifice 50 much
OF his timf and labor for the perpetuity OF Il
governmcii in which he would have no power
to fulfil a.: rclgc he may make to the people
That he yuld bc willing to again spend and bc
spent in ball his native State, although not a
candidate, ie lavc no dorbt;,but he could assume
no responsibility nor make any promise for the
conduc; of thse who would follow him. In
that event The ta!ismanic power Of his word
would bc lost
intellectually, and morally Gov Simpson is the
peer of Gov, Hampton; while his two years Of
Intimate official association with the latter has
given him fui knowledge of the plans and
course which have made the government so
popular and successful in the Stutc and placed
Tie name + Hampton among The frs, of states
men and patriots of this country Governor
'f''' "0u'" h'''e '"c aoii'y, SaSaclly anu
incentive 10 follow in the footsteps of his Illus
trious preleSssor," and the State would suffer
no detrilnent at his hands.
We may all talk about who was the first, the
5olicst or the ablest straight out advocate in
the State, but it was the combined sagaciy, for
oearance, hrmneY and discretion of Hampton,
in the time of greatest danger, which secured
the ttHits of he,democratic victory in:ls76. A
man 9<lsss discretion or magnetic Influence.
over NE excited people in Columbia during the,
q Between the Wallace and Mlckcy house.
oAAI 'h!*ve rchbcAt"e people of the, fruits of
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
Church Dedicati OH Postponed.

We arc requested to state that in conscoucpco
o' not being able to get the building ready the
dc hcation Of Pea Ridge Church, which was ap-
pointed 10 take place next s mday, has been
postponed until further notice.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
Tho Legislature.

Inc Legislature.
This body convened in the State House at Co
lumbia last Tuesday, at II W., and both branch
es were organized by clcctng the following of.
fccrs.
SENATE. Hon. 4. Il. Jetcr, of Union. Presi-
dent pro teM'; T. Stobo Farrow, of Spartanblrc
'ler"; Il. \. Goodwyn, Reading Clerk l.. II
Mar.hal Scrgeant-at.arms.
Ito'sE. John c. Sheppard of Edgefeld, unan-
imoU,'y elected Speaker; John r. Sloan. Sr
CicrN; l.. VI. anderson, Reading Clerk: John
~ brown, ScIgcmt-ui-urms.
A"i"e Governor W. d. SIMPSON submitted
the annual message, which we will publish ncvt
week
resolution was passed, demand ing the most
rlEd economy III every branch of the State ,.,,,.
ernmcmi and calling upon the several CONAN.
tees to so forward all matters referred to thcm
That the Legislature may adjourn before the |
'htistmas holiday season.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
A Good Move.

Good Move.
We h"veSnly room to state that an effort is
b''nG mape TO establish Cotton Fact.ry in this
town. Persons wishing to obtain information
about it should apply to Mr.. \. Il. Stokes. NJ
Hill X Col. Store.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
Another Radical Defaulter.

The notorious II. G. Worhington, Pattcrson's s
Agent in bribing negro members of tho South
Carolina Legislature to vote for him for United
States Senator, has hccn discovered to be de-
huitcr to the government. , Worthington was
Collector of customs at Charleston. Suit has
been commenced against him and his bondsmen.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29
PARTICIPANT,
The Stock Law.

1"S q, l%Hrfss'0" Of TIC Commttee ARpojatc4by tie
The AorM Carol,an State .iyrjcU!iurai Socie,v
TO Eyrmi"e It's Bor%,mgs
lhs gentlemen composing the two committees
aPPoih,eu TO examine into the practical work
ings OF the mo fence law in N,ccklcnhurr
have returned. One OF these commmittcrs w.
appointed by the Roanoke and Tar Eiyor Agri-
cultural Society. the other by the State Apricul
tural society. The gentlemen selected far ,his
p"rposo are admirably suited for such mission.
u" arrival at the scene of their labors they
made careful examination ct the benefits of no
law, which ha, NOW been in force in Neck,cn
burg sufficiently long to have been nut to n cr,,.
cal test.
Dlllgcnt inquiry developed the fact that with
the great majority Of the people the law found
iaEor, and that the expense account of the fnr
incrS shows notable reductions The committees
therefore, return impressed With The mauiroII
advantages of the law and will in a few Joys
report. The committee of the Roanoke and
Tar NiYcr Society will report TO that bsdy and
'ncn maAe puOic their report in the press of
The state. The other committee will report to
the Stae Agricultural Society, which sent il.
ana the report will, at the approaching session
OF the Legislature be brought before that bod -.
as III some sense Il basis 'from which to drav,-
practical deductions and facts.-Ralcigh .Neus.,.
The committee on the part of the State Arri-
cultural Socicty-N. $. Battle, chair!nans.P r,
IL
and Peter f. Smith,,of I!a!ifax-mct the COM
miltec appointed by yhc Roanoke and Tar River
Agricultural Soeiety-J0s. Il. Thigpen, Esq, of
EJSscombc, and James S. Grant, Of Northamp-.
yton-ntG Charlotte on RAnrs rsday, and after care
IN fSpntnAtion,ande enquifysipse the results OF
The Yfcrations ofSthe ss'teae1ls aw.jn Mecklen-
psJfG&iaSisEred together and pse to The unan-. ;
A. coNe,usion that it was RSdinirabie law.
e ,ssFtjslaction was expressed ir'rny quarter,
o Colored p were most opposetto the law are
: ants, like the law 81
ter;tay by day, and tie, men, especially ter ,y.
One colorel man .ads ia.Ese Srowing ahs&Sni
'posef ,Es,s TO de law, he hal4aeght head o hog hog
5 .hotit was easier for stEs, one else to rate
f them for him. The r Z Of the commits
w'Il we learn, be higl - gmincndatorv n i,
operations in Mccklc ~ David Ko,
nnm%ance, :, nance, of the ST. % zommite and Col. ]
committee were n SidaS$SsSscnt. ybr f,r
I"'tS OF the State! anxious TO fsM the re-
port OF the comm ,c.-Ralrigh O5scNcr.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-11-29

a hcvy rain OF twenty nours uu.c,.o" .vr .u
this town between Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings last. The streams rose very high
a strong cold wind from the North west fol-
lowed.