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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-07-26


Ger. 8. F. Batter has determined 10 make
another Geht for the gubernatoral chair OF
Massachusetts. In this he allows his ambition
and thirst for ciice TO overcome his judgment
that is,unless BIO has also decided to return TO
his FIRST love. democracy. and to run on 'quare
democratic platform. in which case he would
sacd t,ir charc, of election. But 10 iun
a. be dill last gear. as the grseDback candidate.
DOW that specie resumption has been effected.
and when values have accommodated them
selves to existing circumstances. and when
both The denocrsts AID republicans OF bis
State arc 10 f,vor Of allowing the cur
rercj to remain in s:alu quo, is 90 evidence OF
political blindness 90 the part CT the General
previously unsuspec: ed by either his friends or
enenie.. As an avowed democrat, running on
democratic pla'f,ru, and with tuch revela-
lions as bis familiarity with radical crookcdoess
would cLa,le him to make, We hsve little doubt
that he could CONCENTRATE upon himself the
support of the entire opposition to radlca'lsm
10 Massachusetts, and, with such support, bis
chance for winricg the goal ho has so long but
vain srivsn for would be decidedly favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-07-26

All babies are dimiouive Cr ,aIs, since they
ccme they see, they corquer, sometimes by
their gentle stiffness, but oiteoor By continuous
uproarious crying Induced by Coils. Teetbipg
FiatuIepce, etc. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup by is
gcote yet specific Influence quicts the little
ones without ever producing the least luxurious
effect. Pric, CSC bottle.
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To bring back tho light elastic sleD Of health.
fol daye, regulate your torpid liver and remove
be foul o1lec ion of bile from the stomach,
take L,rcque's Anil Bilious B,tters. They are
unlaog 10 their ben, Fl, al effects. Your drug
gis. sells them. % cents paper or 81 bottle.
w. Il. THORNTON, Proprietor.
W&9 Baltimore, Nd.
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LEWIS MCKENZIE. p. II.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
FESTIVITIES AFLOAT.

GRAND ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY MRS. WILL
lam AsToR ON THE YACHT AMBAssADREss IN
NEWPORT HARBoR.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HUAALD.]
NEWPORT, r. l.. August 6, 1879.
The great event of the day at this place was the
grand entertainment given board the schooner
yacht Ambassadress by Mrs. William Astcr. wife Of
the owner of that noble craft. band of music was
stationed forward and played during the recep-
ton. The yacht was decorated with flags fore and
aft and presented fine appearance. The main cabin
was protusely decorated with choice flowers, and
the table, which set in the main saloon,
richly with silver and handsome floral devices.
A sumptuous collation. was provided. The guests
remained on deck until nearly seven o'clock
During the reception the yacht Fleetwing, of the
New York Yacht Club, sailed around the Ambassa-
dress ana saluted her. The Uuitsd States steamers
Standish and Mayhower arrived in the harbor dNr-
ing the reception and also saluted her. About two
hundred guests were on board.
Among the guests were the folowing:-Mr and
Mrs John Jacob Astor. Mrs. and Mrs. w. w. Astor,
Colonel N. NJ. Beckwith. Mrs. Paran Stevens. Mrs.
John Kingsford. Mr.. William Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Carey, Jr.; Mr.. Charles II. Russell. Mr.. and
Mrs Mahlon Sands. Mr.. and Mrs. Delaney Astor
Kane, Mr. and Mrs. f. s. q. DE Hauteville, Mr. and
Mrs. Merideth Rowland. Judge L. w. Stonghton,
Rev. aud Mrs. II. q. Potter, Miss c. l.. Wolfe Mr..
and Mrs. Levi p. Morton. General and Mrs. George
W. Cullum, Mr.. and Mrs. James p kernochan aud Mr..
Perry Belmont.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

and for system to relieve Indians who threat
ened with famine on account Of the failure of game
and buffalo.
THE LUMBER TRADE.
A number Of prominent lumber dealers from the
the fall trade. Reports show an increased demand.
Prospects of the trade are improving and greater
activity may be looked for than has been experienced
during the past few years.
FACILITIES.
The conveyance of the mails between Benton and
Forts Walsh, Mcleod and Saskatchewan heretofore
managed by the mounted police has been assumed
by the Post Office Department. which will be recog-
niZed by the postal authorities of the United States
CANADA PACIFIC BIDS.
1t is reported that the tender OF Mr.. Flanagan, of
Three Rivers, lowest for the Manitoba section of
the Canada Pacific hallway.
GoLDwIN SMITH TO BE SENATOR.
1t is stated that Mr.. Goldwin Smith will be called
to the Senate to fill the first vacancy.
COMMANDER THE MILITIA.
Sir Selby Smyth will shortly resign his position
as commanding officer Of the Canadian militia and
return to England. His successor is likely to be
Colonel Strange, of Quebec, now commanding B
battery an officer of large experience and eminently
qualified to fill this responsible position.
EMBASSY FRANCE:
1t is rumored that Senator Fabre will be appointed
agent of the Canadian government at Paris to oc-
cupy the position of Vice-Ambassador with Sir A.
Gait
POOR PROSPECTS FOR GOLD DIGGERs
miner. who has returned to Edmonton from
Mcleod River says that there is not gold enough to
pay
News from fishermen on the northern coast of
Labrador IS rather discouraging.
MR. Jolly IN MINORITY.
vote of want OF confidence will be taken in the
Quebec Assembly tonight
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE HOYT-SPRAGUE SUITS.
TWO YEARS MORE OF DELAY IN THE SETTLE
MENT OF THE ESTATE PROM THE APPEAL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

TWO YEARS MORE OF DELAY IN THE SETTLE
MENT OF THE ESTATE PROM THE APPEAL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT. r. l.. August G, 1879.
The decision of the Hoyt children in carrying up
their against the sprasues to the United States
state The HERALD correspondent has the best of
assurance for stating that had Judge Shepley lived
the decision would have been different from the one
rendered by Judge Lowell brief synopsis of which
appeared in the HERALD of Tuesday. The case was
originally heard before Judge Shepley, who died be-
fore rendering his decision. Two gentlemen of
whom IL Ex-Governor William Beach Lawrence,
that Judge Shepey. before his fatal illness.
had made up his mind to render decision in favor
OF the mplainants. 1t lis almost needless to add
tnat Judge LoweiIs decision was great surprise to
many, although Ex-Governor Sprague, member of
the firm. stated to the HERALD correspondent yes
terday that he confident iron the first that the
suit would be decided as 1t was; that II was beg
iu a passion, aud but for the lawyers would have
been ainicably settled years ago.
SETTLEMENT DELAYED.
The papers throue hout the state bear the HERALD
out in the statement that had no appeal been
contemplated. the complicated affairs OF tho
firm OF A. x W. Sprague would have been in fair
way OF settlement, and that the firms paper would
increase in value. The Hoyt children are deter
mined to hight their suit to the bitter end feeling
tuat the decision against them is unjust Another
cloud, thereIo obscures the prospect of settle
easiness among the creditors at the action of the
Hoyt children, for 1t will take two years before
other decision Will be arrived at, and should the
claim be eventually sustained the interests OF the
general creditors Will suffer, both from the pro-
ionged delay and from heavy prior lien on the
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
WIFE MURDER.

ALBANY. N. Y, August 6. 1879.
Between six and seven O'Clock this evening Thomas
Mallon about sixty years OF age. deliberately shot
his wife. Ann Malion, killing her Instantly
The husband had just returned from work. and
after having few angry wordsNvith his wife he re-
tired to bedroom. She followed him, but on
seeing gun in his hands retreated. The
next instant lie raised the weapon and
fired. Tho weapon IL old fashioned
Enheld rifle and loaded with buckshot. The
charge passed through the woman left and en-
tered her left breast. just above the heart. The
affair caused great excitement. Officer Hyland took
the murderer INTO custody, aud he was locked mp in
the Second Police station aud will be examiner to-
morrow. The murderer Is said to have been very
quiet and inofensive man. and why he commit ed
the terrible deed Is my stery. He does not appear
10 realize the enormity of his crime.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
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FIRING HIS OWN HOUSE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

SYRACUSE, N. ", August g. 1879.
The of Homer j. Crandal, charged with at
tempting to burn his own property in the village of
Danforth. near this city. on the 3Oth of July,
called in the Police Court here to-day Afdavts of
ply sicians were presented stating that ac-
cused was now lying at the point of death
account OF nervous prostration. The Po
lice Justice proceeded to Crandall's residence,
whore bonds amounting to $4,000
given by friends for his appearance before the Grand
Jury. The police say they have worked up COM
plete against the accused. They discovered to-
day where three candles had been purchased which
were found burning at night surrounded by com
bustibics iii Crandalls house and barn. Large guam
titles of powder found scattered over his
upper barn floor leading to the hay NOV. AS Cram
dali has heretofore been most respectable citizen
the accusation OF his alleged crime has brought him
ID death \ door.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
WORK FOR BROTHER K1MBALL.
SUIT AGAINST GENERAL GRANT AND OTHER
TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, WASHINGTON.
ar iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


EPISCOPAL CHURCH, WASHINGTON.
r iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD ta
ua WASHINGTON. August 6. 1879.
Mr. Kimball. the church debt litter. Is needed in
Washington. Suit was entered this afternoon in the
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia by the
Baltimore Equitable Society against General U. s.
Grant. ex.President of the United States; Matthew
II. Emery ex-Mayor of Washington; Flodo-
ardo Howard. prominent physician of this
city; Samuel Fowler. banker; Thomas L. Tullock
Assistant Postmaster Of Washington; Samuel Nor
ment, president Central National Bank; David c.
Cox extension Agent for the District Of Columbia;
L. Edward Clark = lumber and coal dealer Andrew
D. Duvall. lawyer; William r. Woodward. lawyer.
and Thomas j. s. Perry. dry goods merchant
trustees of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Church, which General Grant attended during his
Presidential term. The bill of complaint sets forth
that about January l, 1874, the above named
defendants issued seventy bonds each for the OF
$500, payable to bearer ut the Second National Bank
OF Washington, payable in series from January l,
1885, TO January l. 1892 each bearing interest at the
rate of six per cent annun, payable half early,
for which coupons were attached, and as security
conveyed by deed Of trust dated January l. 1874 to
the defendan 8, Woodward and Perry trustees,
the ground on which the church is situated,
together with the church edifce. After repeated
the church aud the board of trustees complainants
demanded OF Woodward and Perry to make sale of
the property and that of the defendants has
fused to act in the matter and make the sale thereof
The petitioners therefore pray that u co-trustee
be appointed in the place of defendant Perry. tl
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

duct. These are raised in large numbers. con-
siderable portion of them used for home
sumption. while others shipped to various ports
on the Pacific. There is also large business done
in the expectation of india rubber hides deer SKINS
indigo. dye woods. tobacco. rice. sugar. with some
coffee The latter article is constantly increasing in
amount. and with sugar forms the principal export
to California. Maize Is also raised in considerable
quantity. very superior article of cocoa is also
ad
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE SPINNERS' STRIKE.

FALL RIVER. Mass. August O. 1870.
At meeting of the directors OF Troy Mil yester-
day it was voted to discontinue the use OF about
ten thousand mule spindles--about one-fourth of
the whole number used in the mill-and to substi-
tute ring frame spindles therefor.
The Tecumseh Mills two factories report q full
mplement Of spinners tonight, and several to
spare.
The new part OF Merchants Mill. known as
Mechants No. =, which has not been running since
the Inauguration OF the strike, viii start up to-
morrow. l..I... u s...
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
KILLED WITH BUCKsHoT.

BOWLING GREEN, KY. August 9. 1870.
A deadly combat occurred near Franklin to-day be-
tween Elijah Cockrl young lawyer. aud Milton
Taylor, resulting in Tayor's filling Cockrills breast
with buckshot fired from double barrelled gun and
killing him almost instantly. Taylor had rented q
farm from Mrs T.. Wckware and had beco mo
offended ut Cockrili's inspecting IT, The LAWYER
went to the barn this morning with several others
when Taylor came out with the gun and ordered
him 10 Leave Cockrll fred ut aud missed him,
upon which Taylor hred the fatal shot.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
TENNESsEE'S DEBT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

EY TELEGKAPH TO THE HERALD
NASHVILLE. Tenn, August 9. 1879.
An election will be held in Tennessee to-day to de-
eide whether the state will pay its debt Of $685.
the rate of ffty cents the dollar and four per
cent interest in thirty year bonds light vote will
probably be poed. and If the proposition is carried
which is doubtful. 1t will be by comparatively
small majority Property owners and merchants
will generally vote for it and those without property
against 1T. The continuance of yellow fever has
done much toward distractng attention from the
proposed compromises.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE INTEROCEANIC CANAL.

The New York Agency OF the Credit Lyonnais. the
Office of which is in the Equitable Building adver-
tised on Wednesday that they would receive yester-
day and to-day subscriptions for the stock of the
interoceanic canal. Subscriptions to the stock were
opened at the same time i'll Europe. A little more
than Ave hundred shares were subscribed for and
the subscriptions came principally from the per-
sonal friends of Mr. f. de Lesseps the president Of
the company The capital stock of this company
is 00,0OO OuOf. in 10000 shares of 500f each.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE QUARANTINE
HOSPITAL.
[BY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD
wAsurSeroN, August q, 1879.
DR.. J. B. Hamilton. supervising Surgeon General
of Marine Hospitals. leaves here tomorrow tor New
York to inspect the government hospitals in that
city and vicinity. with the view of making whatever
provision may be necessary for the accommodation
of sick seainen received from infected vessels
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
BISHOP o'BRIEN's FUNERAL.

KINGSTON, Ont, August 6. 1879.
The funeral of the late Bishop OBrien which
took place to-day, was very imposing. large
number Of the clergy and laity present from
all over Canada aud the United States. Father Glack
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
from vessels suspected of having contasion On
TENTS FOR THE ExILEp.

TENTS FOR THE ExILED.
WASHINGTON. august 9. 1879.
The Secretary of War has ordered 500 army tents
to be forwarded to Memphis to-day for the use OF
fever refugees in camp. with the unders landing that
they are to be paid for by the National Board OF
Health upon investigation it shall appear that The
latter has funds available for that purpose.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH BOARD
ON THE SITUATION AT MEMPHIS.

n
ON THE SITUATION AT MEMPHIS.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
LOUISVILLE, KY. August 9, 1879.
DR.. Robert Mitchell, of the National Board Of
Health. who is located at Memphis. in
the city yesterday on flying trip. and
met by reporter in the morning He
to the city over the Louisville and Nash willie
Railroad engine. as the trains on the Memphis
branch of that line have stopped running. lie says
that there about fifteen thousand people left in
the city. and that of these only about three four
thousand liable 20 take the disease The remain
der. having had 1t. have no fear of 1t at all.
How many people are in the cainpsY' asked the
reporter.
There are in the neighborhood of q thousand
persons In the camps, which are situated on high
ground exposed to good. fresh country air.
How do you get provisions?"
1.-TWO trains South and take board such
provisions left at certain stations for II It
not for these should starve."
The Doctor had nothing more to say that has not
already been said in the HERALD.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

GOSSIP FROM THE CApITAI--PRoPosED REog-
oASIzArIoy or THE MOUNTED roLIcE-
THRIVING LUMBER rRADE-GoLDwrN SMITH
TO BE A SENATOR.
LpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
OTTAWA. August G, 1879.
A recon mendaton Is before the privy Council for
the reorganization OF tho Northwest Mounted Polio
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
INFECTION ON ITS WAY.

PHILADELPHIA, August 6. 1879.
The Board of Health to-day received coinmunica-
ton from Vice President wnlings. of the National
Board of Health. informing the Board that the brig
John Welsh. Jr., with cargo of moasses, had left
Havana infected with yellow fever bound tor either
New York or Philadelphia The communication was
referred to the Lazaretto physician.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07

come"
'.Is the Nicaraguan government engaged in any
other improvementsY' ras 0 1s.a
1T is constructing q railroad to connect tho
Corinto tport of Realejo on the Pacific coast with
Moabita the Lake of Managua 80 as to de-
velop the internal commerce Of the country
EARLY In the spring shipped by way of
Cape Horn. the necessary equipment for
this railroad. The total distance between
the points mentioned is about seventy miles, but at
present 1t is intended only to complete the first
miles and make use Of that. This and the improve
mont of the San Juan River the only public i'm.
provements now going in Nicaragua that l am
aware Of"
rs the country productive?"
along the banks Of the san Juan the country is
Wild being for the most part forests and the usual
tropical vegetation. The only business carried on
there 10 the gathering of india rubber the
have been cut so frequently that they are now
almost exhausted within a radius where they
are considered alone profitable. In fact, the
Trees have been cut to such al. extent
that people now setting out plan
tations OF the india rubber tree matter of specu
istion. This only be done. of course. by those
having capital. they cannot hope for any return
and this requires some years. After quitting the
river the north side of Lake Nicaragua you strike
the region OF the gold and silver Mines" 4t
els the yield of precious metals there important?
IL have never seen the statistics In regard to the
yield. There must be about q dozen mines, and
these are worked principally by foreigners"
what are the chief products of the country?"
"rthink may say that cattle form tho chief pro.
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Tears are the gift which love bestows
upon the memory of the absent, and they
will avail to keep the heart from suffoca-
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SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the First Judicial Dis
trict of the Territory Of Montana, in and for the
County Of Gallatin.
JACOB SPEITH and CHARLES KRUG, doing
business under the firm name and style OF
SPEITH kRUG, plaintiffs, against JOHN
BLUM, Defendant.
The people of the Territory of Montana send
greeting TO John Blum, the above named de-
PENDANT:
You are hereby required to appear before our
said District Court on The first day of the next
regular term thereof, to be held at the town of
Hozeman City, in said County and Territory, to
show cause why a Judgment rendered against
you and in favor of said plaintiffs, Charles
krug and Jacob Spei;h, on the 18th day of
April, a. ID. 1875, should not be revived, and
be and remain in full force As heretofore enter
ed. and for the amount found to be due tc said
plaintiffs, on the day herein specified.
And you are hereby notified that if You fail to
appear As above required, the said plaintiffs will
apply to said Court for the relief demanded.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Dis
trict Court of the First Judicial District Of the
Territory of Montana, in and tor the County of
Gallatin, on this 18th day Of June, A. d. 1879.
THEO. AUFFLY, Clerk.
By Anne j. MALI 4, Deputy.
Vivion & Pierce, Att'ys for Plf's. t3l-5w
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SUMMONS,


In the District Court of the First Judicial Dis
trict of the Territory Of Montana, in and for the
County of Gallatin.
BYRON vREELAND, Plaintiff, against GYM
THIA A. VREELAND, Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court of the
First Judicial District of the Territory Of Mon
tana, in and for the said County Of Galiatin and
the complaint filed in said County of l;aliatin
in the Office Of the Clerk of said District Court
The people of the Territory of Montana send
greeting TO Cynthia A. Vreeland, The above
named defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an ac-
ton brought against You by the above-named
plaintiff, in the District Court of the First Judi
cial District of the Territory of Montana, in and
for said County Of Galla:in, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, within ten days (exciu-
siye Of the day of service) after the service on
YOU of this summons-if served within this
County; or if served out of this County, but in
this District, within twenty days, otherwise
be taken against you, according to the prayer
Of sail complaint.
The said action is brought to. obtain a decree
TO dissolve the bonds of mafrimony now exist
ing between yourself and said plaintiff, Byron
Vrealan I, and for costs Of sliif, as will more
fully appear by reference to plaintiffs COM
plant, on file herein.
And you are hereby notified that if YOU fai! to
appear and answer The said complaint, as above
required. the said plaintiff will take default
against yoI, and apply 10 the said Court for tho
relief demanded in his said complaint
t tyeH 81 ph4 sph h f1 Is IF 81 n Inc
territory 81 Montana, in and for said County of
Galiatin, this Eth day OF June, in. the YEA. of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sew.
enty-nine.
THEo. MUFLY, Clerk.
By Anne J. MALIN, Deputy Clerk [3l-5w
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Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY one who takes paper regular
ly from the POstofiice-whether directed
to his lame or another's, whether he has
subscribed on MOTIFS responsible for the
payment.
2. TIA person orders his paper iiscon-
TIMED he must pay Ill arTearagcs, or the
publisher may contiEde to send it until
payment is made. and collect the whole
amount, whether the paper Il taken from
the Office or not.
5. The conrts have decided that rell,slnr
to take the newspapers orpeliodicals from
the POstOfifcc, or removing and leaving
them uncalled for, Is primo facia evidences
of intentional fraud.
Papers ordered to any address can be
changed to another address at the option
of the subscriber.
Remittances may be made BY check,
draft, money order, or registered letter.
All Postmasters are required to register
letters on application.