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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Beggs' hll stock Of dry goods con-
sisting Of ladies' cloaks, shawls, fan-
CIV drss goods, &c &C.. ars now
arriyins. Ill in and look them
ovsr II you wish y - some har-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

B1sr barbed steel fence wire. EusSt
d Bradiey plows, LaBelie wagons. and
all kinds Of farm machinery at BeRgs d
Cskon's
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Dry gooda and notions, . choice assort.
ment. They oil buy them; when In
need N accouut Of our low y css. Como
apd re then. g. r. Fin Al 4 &C.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

6omsthing sew. "A basket fred -
ccasssd Jspas Tsa = Fssenassl y = u
top.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22
First Publication Sep. n. -.
IAaA 0nSes ~ saoax He1la. I'll

Zen. is. lGN.5
nsmed settler tfs 8icG no ice o. bis 10 e., on .
mike nnal moo IN suppo., Q; - q il, s1d
seeure Auel "a ~ e.cof Of The ezT'r. N 0f
Andrew &. Lund RIDER his b0Ucs'esl cntsy
No. 4la4 fos he Ne se. =. township ~,
range 50 ahd aeme- - ,0'lo, NJ ~ bic witness.
Emmett, d. 4. FL. CAMPBELL. Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

The scaeon for fever and and ague is
now upon US. Fcbrina is q certain cure.
every bottle warranted. Sold BY H B
Smith s. CO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22
MONEY TO LOAN
Rates IN
Dakota Territory.
Negotiated by S. I. DAVIS,
Sioux City, la.
Notice Of Final Proof.
Pirpa qualification October q.

Firv4 publication October q.
October 18th, 1879.
Notes n hereby given that the following.
named settler has died notice Of hts intention
1nal entry thereof at the expiration Of
thirty days from The da'e Of this notice. viz:
John D Wood jr. under his ~preemptiOn hling
twp 93 aange ~ and names the following - bis
Witnesses. viz: CD Wood aud L Rowe Of Un-
Ion CO ID I. BF CAAPBELL,
Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Tue best cigars and tobaccoes 1t
n. b. SIXTH 4 Coz.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

A nice line of psrfdmerssa soaps and
toilet articles q 81. b. bnIf1 & Co.'S
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22
Fiast Publication October -.

Fiast Publication October -.
Land O0ce ~ o1oax Falls y. i.
October 9th, 1871.
Notice ie hereby given that the following
named eettle9 has hled notice Of her Intention to
make Aneipr00f In support Of her claim and -.
cure 6nal eniry thereof IT the expiration Of thir
~ days FROM the date Of this notice, Wig:
ThOmss II VanEtckle under his prescription
nling No il62l fos lot I and nv 4 " sect u
town rs range IS snd names the kllowius o. his
Witnesses, viz: Helah Van6ickle Of Union co
ID 7, and Andrew Vents Of Sioux Co Iowa.
CAMPBELL,
Register
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

A large stock of the Oldest and best
brands Of Chemical Paints in the market
on baud, at H. b. Smith. d Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

LAST week Beggs and Brace ship
pod two car leads of cattle and one
car of hogs 10 Chicago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22
CHR

Are Being Received DAILY, and our stock
is disposed Of so often that a goods
never get stale. We sell as low as any
House in the Territory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

CLARK NoRrHuP left for the Hills
last Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Old Goot Java and finest coffecs .,
II. P. 8.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

HACKMETACK the most popular
and fragrant perfume Of the day. try it.
q. Fl. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Purely vegetable and perfectly Harmless
is Febrina, the bert remedy for oil cases
Of fever and ague. Sold by II B Smith.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22
THE r
wednesday, Oct. "a, 1879.
SigQI City and DakuS Railroad


~ A
49,. East. Depart West.
-. ~ gxpr~as usil. So, Pm.
80 4, FREIGHT. 1855. AL
CONNECTIONS. n
Al Sioux city with I:linois Central. sionx
CIV ana Paciac ana Sloux City and st. Paui rail-
> passenger trsin going eaet connects A.
nsv,s Junction wirh Branch T!aiss aftlvlne y
portiandville q II: ~ p. m: ana tnete con1eTs
lin Hn,ssrd'e Ntages for Vltfgtnaa-
observation-disclosures landrean-
Is,chwOod-Rock R~apids-Sioux heps9k-caeaS
Tsis~snd ali roints o. the ~ s!onx hiveS. ano
rs.,o is.vino fortian6vfl1e att: u p, n. connecte
=, fsvis Junction wifh Trsin going vest.
8 At Elk Point with Stages 'or rones' Ne0'
anc ~ eVsrm,ii,cn With stages. tor Lodi. River
az. R,oominedalc turner Ard Fin!ay.
S'At HeekifuQ wi. i stages Ter ~: James, Meo.
A. t~3svyille VIA stsees 1T et neIena, Neo.
Al Yanktoa With etskcs 40r AZ po;nV e
snuthsrn ana Wesssen Dakota and NORTH NcO.
VA anrfns the seaeOn OF nav1easl0n wltu tuc
Hissouri River TranspOrtstion C0mpAy I.ne
~ afeamers Ar RNFt RAnoa!ls 0ssiSs IIcL,S'
SnlIy. nice, Bismarck. 1tephens0n. nsssn M
Rnfnrd. The Carol and boston ccnecslsS -
Pierre wiah etages anA frasspssssuoa WAGONS
'"s T ~ Il NJ esiy direct rosie 70 the nlsss Hills
ADJ" GEO. 4. MERCHANT:
fSenersl SupoTintendeNt.
JAuea n. UA131xLE. A9SDt 3iA foini.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Crackers. fresh and good, just received
at Bu1de's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Tea dust at Cores at 3o:ts per lb.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

We are always pleased to recommend
a good article. Bronoline is surely a
wonderful medicine for liver complaint
constipation and general debility. Sold
by II b Smith d co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Few goods received ut Buddes every
few days. A large stock now On the
way.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22
Fresh lot of Cnckers At Freemsns.

Machinery oils, Lard oil. Golden oil.
Block oil &c ct Freemans.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Stationery, blank books. pocket books,
&c, at H. b SMITH 4 Cos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Kerosese oil $50 deg test At
Geo r Freeman & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Paints and oils At less han Sioux City
prices at H. B. SIXTH & Cos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

DOT

We have the Largest Stock Ever Opened in this
Market. We are still Agent Taroo Box Tip
childrens Shoes. Look them ever before you buy IS
they will be sold It Reduced Prices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Foa cheap groceries for cash 80 70
Cores.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Go to Buddeis for fresh crackers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

| forth such q sheet OF name n
smoke that the ditch was filled with
| fallen men. For q moment there
there was a clash Of bayonets and
bloody gnpple of armies, when the
order to retreat IVES given. At tn
iuncture the cavalry dash ! in ~
hind the retreating army and drove
the enemy behind it's bieastworks.
After some accommodating and con-
tinuous firing of both armies anoth-
er charge was ordered from the north
east. Just ~ the aseajAn were
within . couple Of rods Of the tort
the deafening discharge Of artillery
ma musketry staggered them for Z
moment, but they soon found them.
selves trying to scale the walls q
the fort, many Of them falling in the
attempt. Soon again the order came
to retr (, and right at the heels o.
the running battalion came tn
charging army fom the fort. Thu
acme was exciting. From the south
vest came . long line Of cavAliJ
With drawn sabeu, while fom tn
northwest came the arti;lerymen q
fat = their horses could run. 6oof
he battsay was planted, and "a
cannon began 70 belch away q IN
chareinr army. which va ofsen O.
veioned n smoke. Soon tho cavAl
- fnrCed il way through, and aner
L. - 1880 Anp khA ENfk. TDj
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-22

Tea dust at Cores at SUITS per 10.
Few goods received ut Buddes every
few days. A large stock now On the
way.
We are always pleased to recommend
a good article. BroMoline is surely a
wonderful medicine for liver complaint.
constipation and general debility. Sold
by II B Smith d 60.
The seaeon for fever and and ague is
now upon US. Fcbrina is q certain cure.
every bottle warranted. Sold by H B
Smith s. ca.
Old Goot Java and finest coffecs ct
II. P. 8.
Everybody that buys the new brand
of baking powder Our Wiuss Choice. one
ID in Mat cans. with cake cutter aid
scooD, say it IS the beat in use. Made
for and sold ou'y by
Go FREEMAN & Co.
Fresh lot of Cnckers At Freemsns.
Machinery oils, Lard oil. Golden oil.
Black oil &c at Freemans.
Kerosene oil $50 deg test At
Geo r Freeman & Co.
Crackers, fresh and good. ju.t received
at Buide's.
---
Go to Buddeis for fresh crackers.
Paints and oils At less han Sioux City
prices at H. B. SMITH & Co.'S.
Stationery, blank books. pocket books,
&c, at H. b Smith 4 Cos.
Purely vegetable and perfectly Harmless
is Febrina, the bert remedy for oil cases
Of fever and ague. Sold by h B Smith.
HACKMETACK the most popular
and fragrant perfume Of the day. try it.
q. Fl. BLAIR.
A large stock Of the oldest and best
brands Of Chemical Paints in the market
on baud, ct H. b. Smith. d Co.
B.sr barbed steel fence wire. Furst
q Bradley plows, aBelie wagons, and
all kinds Of farm machinery at BeRgs 4
Cations
DRY goods and notions, . choice assort.
ment. They all buy them; when in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

10 the Virginia House Ct Delegates last
Thursday, during deblts on the question Of
the election OF Judge for Botetourt couuty,
MIR. Bailey, rca3j1stcr, slid he WIGS entirely
wiling to let the nom;n,o Of tie clucis Of his
party be elected, though lie was coGtizaat Of
that prminoe u1f:n.ss Tor The position, be
would be prevented By tAo silent moaito1"
from yoticg FIR him. This priocipIe. carried
10 logical conclusion, would allow hlr. Bailey
to stand by and not raise hand to protect
Virginia from the greatest itiur2 that could &c
inflicted upon her, aud thai. too. ahoo tho
means 10 defend her wsro al lis dispts.l. II
all Of Mr.. Bailey party O. ttr ain his prccipcs
then truly have evil tinca fallen upon peer old
Virginia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
Ladies' Union Relief - Christmas
Pound Party for the Poor.

There will b. Christmas pound party for
The poor hold at tho Roier room, On rueS:.ay.
december 23. between tho hours Of , o. u. atd
5 p. IN. va hops there will be generous r.,
sponso to this effort to cx1ond thb blessing AID
brehtnoss Of Christmas day to tho humbo
homes Of tho poor Of our city Surely there
Gao b, 70 moro acceptable "Lhapkssivios' fer
tho comforts OF cur own happy iiresides than
this opportunity will furnish to all. youog and
Old. We trust thcro will be low families in our
town unreprtaanted by" "a pound" tor morc)
OF Christmas cheer for tn, homes that arc no
sadly destitute Ct eyon tho ncootslries OF life.
and whose only CLEAN of Christmas brightness
must como from tho kind hands and warm
hearts OF othors. We desire PARTICULARLY to To-
terest tho children in tho pound party, which
VIC hope to make rceula" Chlinmls institu-
ton OF Alexandra. and be isvo that thar, arc
ttw parents who will not cpc )urago the warm
Impulses of their own happy llttlc folks by
sanding, through their willing hands, couai.
buttons for the pound party for the poor.
B7 order OF BOARD l.. u. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
PUElLSEEp DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY ny
-R!I1<j.A "a SNOW DGE Is.
SATURDAY EvEE'u.. DkCRMBEE 81

SGn.a cven Of the really Independent EtTS-
rapcr4 81 tbs North c1nIcInn The resent scion
If the ii aiao returning board. ihll Is rather
snyuia,: for if ticrc il one thing for which
thts, same papers pride themselves more than
for smother it j. !he:! invaTisL,c support Of Tho
Law, whether HAT law be hight or wrong, AMI
nothing IS MFR clmliiGn than to SEQ 10 their
columns c3M,ncudG!oiy alinsoaq Ia General
Grants i,l:sitrf, - tie tfsc. that chs best
way 10 scrurc tic rop6a! Il Al o. j'c;ionablo law
il to Cxtcl!a riaorGu>ly all ia provisions. Now,
it il possible that tho mtjori;g ct tho voters in
Maine cast ,hCit iaiots tjr tho Rebub'.caD
candidRtcF, but i; il u&TEsio that there w2rc
logtl deitc 10 tho returns, an1 as tho defects
were apptr,nt to tn, returning board, the
monbais Ct tact b0alI had 10 do what They
did or else p,riIro thcrsi vis. Tor they had
saorn to execute tie law. They were justified
by law if not By tqriiy, aud for nat reason de-
serve the approval rather than the rerrosch Of
TIC .urlal3 TO which We refer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
FsJfEEEE.T VIEWS.

kios John, Ct AFyas:nia, will trt at for placo
With Espyt.
The situation Of Tho Britiah troons 10 Af.
Rhan!stan Is unchanged. Gen. E,b!ria is
strongly cntrarchcd at Shirnur.
The proclamation Of tho Emperor of Austria
10 thought u BE- . guarantee OF continued polco
10 Europe.
Tho cessation Of quarantine for vcsscla from
cItaln ports CT the Usi;cd States 10 lay ha:
teen ordered.
Ths distress caused BY The famoc 10 Upper
S'esIa during tho past Donth has increased,
and ls Intensified by tho typhoid fever.
The British government has granted pensions
OF 500 pcucd5 annually to the widow and 100
nourds TO the mother CT tho late M,ior Louis
CaVagnaIi, who was murdered a, Cabul.
AEe5sarioo has bctn caused in Spain By tho
refusal of tho Premier to elbow tho ssrenading
OF tho French ENJOYS, The government fclriog
rendition Of the republican demonstration
ST Barcelona and Va!Iadolid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
A Curiosity OF tic Malls

The following poetical address WIS ca leite
lately received by yourg lady OF this oily.
1t oamo from Washington, D. G.:
To Miss B--S. B,
With the speed of rtcket,
Let this episto be STORED.
Seven miles dowo the stream.
Wbere the Potomae's waves glcem,
Ia where sho was born aud resred.
Alerandrtu's the city,
She is lively ard witty
She is not bruoettc, bui q blonas
10 Virginia she dHelis,
And is ono of the bellies
Of peanuts and taffg She's fond.
Va Washington Street you will fad her 10 90,
The number-3os-I an .SinNMree.
L. NJ. p'eass suead.
Aud hasten this quickly to her.
If you do,
Sir, 10 ylu
A chrome I'll send,
Ahd thank you most kindly. Desr Sir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

After agreeing unau.
lmousty in November.
1878, tnat two drills =
Week were enough, and
continuing that arrsnee.
ment in the meeting of
April. the Board has
now adopted the views
OF this Committee ss
follows:
. y That each student
=" shall be Instructed
IN the school of the sol.
der, of the company,
and the battalion, and
IN guSrd, out post, and
picket duties. How
many drills q week will
. be required to impa,t
This information the
com mlttee do not pro.
pose to discuss. 1t is
wholly irrelevant in
! 70. view of the subject.
they propose to usethis
military feature a. a
means Of discipline. s.s
The military discipline
must be rigid and the
penalties for dia.o.bs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
jTEHeS or THE Eyg2c

Bishop Pinkney has Inhibited Rev. A. G.
Mortimer. who was assisting Rev. DR.. Rrat kin
1t ST. Lnke's Church, tron further admins
tIation In his diocese.
MIR. a. j. D:cx,l. tic we'll kucSn banker Ct
Pblsdelphia gave reception Yesterday eYeu-
ing at bis residence in West Philadelphia, to
Gen. and Mrs GRAFT. Oio thousand Invita-.
ton wsre issued, and e: last 100 ladies and
gentlemen attended
An indignation meeting was held last night
10 Augusta, Nc, to protcs. sgairs. the ao:ion
OF tbeGoyernor and ooutcil in changing tho po.
llilcal complexion OF the Legislature. Senator
Blaine made q speech in which he charged
thst there was conspiracy TO change tho re, nit
aid deprive The people Of their choice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

Diploma not pisccj SC
h!sh ~ 10 be b:yonG
their roach. aud Of sub.
stsntlsi value to them
though it does 20. pui
ltself:n com pcti.iol with
The diplomas Of our best
classical colleges anc
universities.
If the graduate is 10,
encouraged by his dip.
Lorna to enter into corn.
petition with tho grsdu
atcs of tho best college.
in the learned probes.
sions, ho finds himself
equipped 10 DO o very
formidable compotito,
with practical farmers
or mechanics who lack
his special training.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

MANSION House, Il Jones. Nd; John
Jackson. W.; L L,sch, Front Royal. Va; j b
Hall. Fairfax 70 w; }. j. Creep, BALTIC. Nd;
Richard Naggcr. Green City; Il P Gaines,
BIlstoe Station, VI; John Million, W.; r NJ
Striblirg, Farquier Co Va.
ToNTINE.-S p Bayy. Va; w q D5ugas.
Va; l. Il Ashby, W; L Caro-, M5; II 4 rkorp,
Va; j + Tackc:t, Va; g W & Hale. VI; W A
Edeiop, Md; Tbos Williams, LII; L L Thomas,
D e: Robert Jones, Miss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
Enslo-FrencIi Consros I'm Ery.3

ALEXANDRIA. Deer. :0-It is officially En-
noCNced that all the powers which are partiss TO
the present Judicial system in Egypt have sane.
TONED tho decrao making the Rothschild mort.
Cages tho lrst charge on tho surrendered Killed.
ivai este.,S Thi. removes tho last obstscie 10
AnSlo-Freneh financial control in ErYnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

AS TO The olj,c.s of
the Institution This 70.
port says that, besides
tho provision hitherto
msdo for tho wants of
farmers Sud mechanics,
dcgrGo3 should like.
Wise be awarded for d ia
tinction in th use courses
iof study necessary TO
prepare the student for
other professions and
pursuits in life." 1t ia
10 tosch all classical
aud scioutiiic subjects !"
y )" = ITO prepare hun
for any other Profession
u1 pursuit.
"3hc leading feature
: y = i" IS to chcapcn the
crpcnse Of acquriny u
College education"
The diplomas confor-
red should represent MS
high u degree of attain
ment as ono attained in
any other College. at*
II should DO scc0nd only
= to tho diplomas
conferred by University
Iof Virginia.
J Entertaining these
vlows, the Committed
recommend that diplo-
mas be conferred in tho
schools of Math emaLics,
Moral Philosophy, Nat.
nral Philosophy, Eng
llsh Language, and Lit
erature; and a like di.
ploma shall be giVon TO
the student who shall
graduate in Latin, and
in one Of tho Modern
Langusgos-An the
student who shall OBJ.
tain diplomas in all
these schools, shall BIO
entitled 10 a diploma
comforting tho doeree
of Bachelor Of Arts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

lfyou suffer with Bilious Attacks, Cous,-
patton. Headache, Dyspepsia. or are troubled
with aoy disease Of the LAYER or Stomach, last
ask your drupeisL's opinion of Nj. Lncqus's
Anti Bilious Bttcrs. Our word fur it, you viii
before leaving purchase o bottle. w. +.
Thornton, Baltimore, Md, Proprietor. Prise,
25c. package; ST. 90 Der bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

lsde, CHS If The OF .tslln:s Il Tie vicinity,
diod % tho 18Th icstant. aud WIS i'urt:,! ia he
Old church crcurd.
Ucder s0me arrsug"incn: III" sc::cOi ;Tas
opened as public scbaoi o. !h1 Ssh iila; :nt.
how long it will c,nillu NC reH!e!Es IN re aoen. 1t
ia at present upd.r tho couIruI Of fiisas Rick
we'll and Pcr.cr as teachers win good ct,
Il, n5.rcs q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

iScibG.r'& M,&GzI.c inr Jnu,rr has bee
received fran Us iu3iia!i"ta 10 Neg York
Among ns cp"t,n;s are tha t'ilnwug The
United S.att4 l.il Savias Serve, Sue IS
with Small tr.i'S; luuG% Artists I.ii. ~
New York Tn" Ur.nii5nuros !; the Au.dilus
Of Louisiana GnrGtcacc q Revolutionary
Congressman oil ilOrecbayk {; ThiIz, Amer
cau ArGs bud Ammunition A "P,rIoGaI, :"
and What Came O.! It and full editorial de-
i.rttu.ut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20

Genoral Grant wants American consuia 10 he
the agents Of American business houses. The
consular system is bad enough as it IL, bat 10
make 1t the means 81 CT atiDg monornics nj
The p2T;S 10 Whiah the outs lis are scnt would
be Go AJAX it sill lower inthc publ. destinations,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-20
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Ohm Il. Napier, carpenter, eI dead j,
iichmond, yesterday, from arpri.Sy, rro]uc:J
by excessive drirkioe.
o. Thursday. Colonel JOHN Sttls rsor
Jttlns'n!o Cuptpr county, killed ssyrn
Wild tufkcVs at tgo sh0!s. Onr OF tho ln,Lms
weighed ~ ptuaGs.
A special detective of the postal ,2tv;,, L,o
arrested Isaac Garter. negro train hand Of ,tr
Richmond and D,Dville raEoaI, charged u;,h
systematic dspredaiors upon tho msils.
MIR. Gscrea 9. SandioId, s:uleut Ct thu
University, from Lludoun county, Va. died n
that institution 90 sa'uTdiy last. Tho immr
date oalS, oil Ia death was defamation oi lGq
sioMaoh. lie WAS a mos ptoni ing youn.
gentleman. and his death was scvrra hirw ~
his family and friauis.
Frank Baker, q cnorcd murderer, of SusI,v
county, was executed at the oouuy court htu,
10 Petersburg yesterday for tho murder Of
ilenrl,tta Stands and hrr chill, near Stony
Point, 10 August LAST. Dolly tho official; Az;
representatives of the press were permitted to
wltntss the execution. B,ker met his fate with
the utmost Indifference. and died withou.
struggle.
The Speaker of the IIcus. ct Representa-
lives yesterday appointed the following con-
mitteo on the YoIktowa Celebration Msssrs.
Goeds of Va, Hall Of N. IL, Loring OF Mass.
Aldrich Ct r. l Ilawley of Conn, Muller Ct
N. Y, Bli.hsm Of N. j.. Dick Of Pa, Msriiu
ct Dol, Talbot of Nd, Davis Of N. C., Rich
srtsou Of s. O., and Ptrs ,ns of Gcorgis--ooo
from each Of the original tnirtoen States
John Dean was ex:c1tcd at EstellviIlc, in
SCOTT couaty. yesterday. for tic murder Of
Harry FugAtt, 10 June, 1877. The evidence
upon which Dean was convicted was cireum
stanial. Tho murdered man was sho! on tho
day 10 quostioa whilst engaged 10 plo~ins in
his held BY some unseen fee. The Murdered
man had prosecuted the accused fer perjury
several weeks prior to tho commission OF the
olne for which no WAS convicted. The co.,
demned man debi,d his guilt.
Court OF APPEALS YEsrERDAY.-Tto pcli.
tien Of Gen. II. Webb for writ of error to
judgment rendered By tho CGuoty Cour, q;
Carroll county On the h Ct August, 1879, ia
prosecution by the Commonwealth agai1s,
the petitioner. R,Iu,ed by all tho judge.
Wysth vs. Kennedy ct ola. Argued in prirs
by Judge Rob.. Oald for tho appellant ADD ST.
&. FlZAugh for appellee. aud tho. Same sn.i-
mitted.
Wyeth vs.. MabOhey at a!a. Argued hy
Judge kobt. Ould for appellant, and s.. G,
Fi'zhugh for appeees and submitted.
10 the clsas Of PoiDdeXter against The Com
monwsallh and Blcaigalupi n,anst the Cym.
monWeslth, C)lorel John b. Young appeared
| sud argued the c,usa5 10 behalf OF the plaintiffs
10 error ard submitted to Tho Court for dcci.
sion.
Tho Court dj?u'nsd until The h Of January