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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

The dcpesed fuuGcr organ (tho Richmond
Dispatoh) says: "lf ~o can got d'Hnt honl-
mated, s." Dear, deer Is the ao oresn
really trying to accomplish that result! VIVA!
dots the saracous ALI zaudlla Gazette think
of that ?-Piclmona Wing.
1t thinks the Dispatch is right. Grant is tho
weakest man that could b. rua Oh tic Iepubii-
can ticket, and 50 far as tho pivotal State, NV
York, is concerned, could ba beaten by most
anybody the democrats nay nominate, cxc9pt
Tiden. But if elected there is every rcas'n to
believe that tic would be li2lescd TO treat the
South moro lcnioutIy than either Blaine Of
Sherman. And then, too. there aro a srca
many Americans, whose numbers ia the S0utt
have been considerably increased by tie rcccn
action of the Virginia rcaGjuste!s, who thiDl
that change in the txisitg form Ct govern
mcnt would not DO disadvantageGus to tho bcs
Interests Of tho couoIr5, aud the election o
Graft for third term would tlnd to accomplish
that change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

IL is generally believed that tho Selato Com.
mittee on Privileges and Elections will report
10 favor OF ousting Mr.. Kellogg from the seat
to which nobody thinks no is fairly entitled
Ii this supposlion DO correct the report should
ba scted on at oLc,. and there should be 10
hesitancy On the part Of the democrats to give
1t their unanimous support upon the ground
that such tc.ion would be bad policy and would
react ibjariously upon the party. The time
has long since Como by in tho affairs of the
DENT ofatic party whom policy was to DO COO.
suited. Hard knocks ars tho only meaEs by
which il csn now vic success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

VI late. We are sorry to say. we haven't seen
many things 10 the Richmond Wbig that NC
approve, but its opinion on the question of ap
propIiating monty for tho yorktown celebra-
ton affords positive ,vid, nco TINT it has not
lost the wisdom that onco characterized it's u
teranoes and which We trust, after tho spell that
is now upon it shall have btcn exercised. may
again be devoted TO Ikn promotion Of the hap
pnGss aud tho advaIca Of the
prosperity oil tho people Of tho State
With r,l.rcnUa to tho matter referred
to ii s4ys, "wo sympathize entirely
with the spirit that prompts oommemoration OF
tho events which made Yorktown historic
ground. bu' L1 nut lhlLk the State has any
money which en- DO honestly appropriated to
a.y ttj OF not stv rely rraclic.l. Aftor Tho
government Is supported, tho school iund pro-
vldod tor. aud tho debt settled, celebrations
may bo in order. Just now thero ale Other
nses Tor the money than to forward latriolic
lXhlbiiOng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
Chesapeake and Ohio liz. 7s.

The annual report OF Mr. &. y. IIuntio.ta
President OF the Chesapeake ami Ohio Il. l.
for the year eLdiug September 80, l>7G, r
tains the following:
Tho vital importance oi Western c2nGeluN
and Of ocean terminus "a The lu8cr Chcsarcsy
bay | have bctoro referred TO. Surveys Ia;
been ordered for such line between Gorior,
vile and the lower Potomac, between lIan0y.
June ion and the bay Of p,aukatank and h
tween Richmond and Icrktown, on tic bw
James and York rivers, with view OF Gc.,ra
ing tho most practicable peiut for tran sEipnryt
to largo vessels. and for the accommodating
through freight destined to The cEies rlorr Il
seaboard.
The Vioa Presidents report shows laruIn.
OF ST S9l ,5l2. against 81 ,936. $50 the ,rcv.H
years; operating expenses. 81 50T go aya.
1854 ,739 the previous Year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

A gentleman writes to the Richmond Wing
from New Bedford, Mats, stating that no has
in bis possession praytr-Jock which ho be-.
Iie0es was taken from some bous, 10 Virginia 10
1864. md which no is DESTROYS of returning to
its owner or his frionds Tho NAMES Oh the fly
loaf Of the book arc Ellen Louise Pusifer and
j. G. 8. White. We are happy. Tho book
ii not ours, bu. the willingness t, return i. in
duces Us to hopo that some of tho books of The
valuable library, stolen from this office before it
was burned by tho federal troops stationed here
during the civil war, may yet fod their way
,ck TO ny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

Tho republican convention Ct lho Di:trc Of
Columbia elected j. Il. Cook and 8. j. Bowen
delegates to the Chicago Convention the
f,rmer fur Grant, tho Iauor Tor Blaioc The
disgraorfu proceedings that oharloter,z ID tho
convention have il is supposed. given the coup
DO srLc to tho movement recently started in
the District for tho ro-ostablishmeot OF tho
privilege q! saiffago there. M some of tho lead
srs Of that movement arc 80 Disguised with tho
behavior Of those who took part 10 the conVen
'ion TINT they arc unwilling to cntrust them
with the power Of tho ballot, aud have abnL-
doncd their efforts t. secure it for Thorn. A
wise Cor clusion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

There is uol!iog in physiology to invadate
tho theory that traits of character are IS hered
liable az physical appearances arc universally
acknowledged to b., and in3iaGccs TO substan.
tato it ore &C :uling as frequently now as in tho
pss!. Tho most recent is that afforded by
Thomas NJ. l'iodgctt, colltctr 81 customs Tor
tho district Of st. Mays, Ca, who has stolen
and eamIlcd aWay lnnncY bclonGIog tho Gov
crnmeat. Ills father it will be remembered,
was the republican Governor of Georgia who
WAS niin;cd Tor r1btinE that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

The moro wo hear about Mr. Parnoll tho less
We admire him. In addition to the numerous
other obitc ions that attach to him his 70.
ONT visit to this State shows that no is not q
straight forward man, hut that he adapls his
words to his audience, and hasn't eumplion
enough 10 know that n cIrrcct report of Thorn
must pltc, him in on embarrassing position.
In his interview with Mr.. Hayes ho told him if
tho Irish were forced to cmigrsto to this coun'
w no HOPED they would prtc led Immediately
40 tho West, but two days after, 10 his speech
CT Richmond. ho said he hoped thoy would
emo 10 Virginia. and that no wtull try 10
sLni them hero.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
F3EESIF .gEss"Ss

Tho Very Rev. Henry Hamilton DesR Of SAL
isbuTy, is dead.
President ard Asdsne Grevy'a sta:o dinner
was crest success.
& dispatch from Naples says an eruption OF
Mount VcsuVius began on Saturday.
Tho Bohemian bishops ore urging the reGtofs-
ton Of the conf lioDsl sni clerical il Guecce in
schools.
1t is stated thst Dean Stsnlsy nsa consented
to the erection OF 3 statue 10 The Prince imperial
in Westminslor Abbey.
The Pope has received info rmati0n tbs. the
Crown Prince Of Germany is rot charged With
any mission to him.
At half past Two o'clock this ovtnrg the Tho
afro Royal at dublin is burning, snd IL is feared
thatitWlll be completely destroyed.
Tho botrothal is announced of tho Austrian
Crown Prince Rudolph and thu Princess Ma
thilde, daughter Of Prince George of SsXoI y.
brother fthe King.
A dispatch from Calcutta says that Mooshk-l
Alum and Mahomed Tan havo called upon their
tribes to renew the attack upon tho British. The
Kohistanls and Ghizsis have thus far given
notica Of their readiness 10 march.
Berlin dispatch reports that a disgrscoful
scene occurred in the lower house Of the Die,
Sunday during the debate on the public worship
estimates, caused by some members of the Cen
ire party laughing loudly whilo the imperial
order regarding an old Catholic bishop WAS be.
| ing read.
Tho match raco between tho scullors. VIM
| Elliott, Of Blyth, and Kubt ". Boyd, OF Mid
| desborough, Tor 6 60 q sidn, came ell At Now
| csstle on Tyne To-day, ovor thoTyEo chHmpun
| ship course, and was Won easily by tho latte,
| four lengths ahead OF Elliott. Tho betting hc
foro tho race WAS fYo TO four on Boyd.
| Reports have boon received of a RccoEl ant
moro bloody struggle between tho rival partie
al Hernt. Tho local troops attacked thu Gnbull:
! stationed there unaWaros. and inflicted heavy
lo7a bt loro tho Cubuls could hting their artillery
| TO boar on their assaiants. When this wss dom
the Heratiss were dolostcd with great slaughter
Tho British Blue Book relating to Er glish n
| fairs in Afghsnistan has been published. |
| shows that the course Of the Afghans sgainst tn
| Britsh has boon instigatod and allotted for tW,
years past by Russia. Tho Russian advance OF
| Mory WAS intended to countcraci thn If tlunuc
Of British advance on Horst.
Tho London Times says: "rho Liberal GeieN
| in the Liverpool election on Saturday cannGt b
| explained away by the statomonL thst Livorpoo
| is essentially conservative constituency" Iht
Times conclusion is that the country does no
bolieVe that tho government docs not doscrV
tho dcEunciations which have been heapcd upn
them but rather thinks they should have fai
| chance for completing their work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

We arc glad to see such good cid Wbig Jour.
malls Is The New York Times and Lynchburg
Vireinia1 taking strong ground in favor Of tho
reduction OF the tariff 90 steel rails. Protective
Isr'if may have been advantageous to the man.
ui' C uring interests Of tho couotry in the early
days of The Republic, but it, like other child.
lsh things. must DO put away now. Free trade
is what Is wanted now 10 perfect tho idea of the
greatest good to the greatest number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

TONTlNE HOTEL 20 X Price, J p Myers.
Il Reese, Samuel IL White. L A RE,
n X Rice, Baltimore; Slas A Borio and wife
st. Paul. MINI; II Z L jackson, st Louis. Nc;
Geo K Wilmer, Charlottesville. We; Goo G.
McCoy. Tennessee; q NJ Backfotd, John W
Daniel. Lyuchburg. We; Gen w ii Payne, Hen
James Keith, Judge Thomas Smith, Warren.
ton. w; Hon r A Coghil. Amherst. Va; VIM
Baker, city; Gen JAS u Field. Richmond, Va
John NJ Ore, I.ccsburg, Va; O!anlo W. Hunt,
Fairfax y ii Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

Judge Hughes having denied thas Major Il.
r. Walker, Superintendent Of Public Printing,
took the iron-clad oath. General Il. II. johnson.
who brought that charge takes occasion to with
draw it publicly, and Msjor j. w. Daniel cor-
rects tho false Impression that ha oVon joined in
tho nntnunhed imruta!ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
METEOROLOGICAL month OF Jauuary

ETEOR0h0GlCAL.-Thc month CT January,
now closed, has boGn remarkable Que; tbr
weather seems to have bccn contrary to al
general ru!c:. There woro considerable qua
Der OF clesr days, with wnd northwest an.
warm. The highest point attaioed by the
thermometer was CO, upon two days. viz: tie
goth md 2Sth the lowest was | IL, 90 The l4:h.
Tho barometer was higher than the average.
ranging from 90 IS TO 1920 inches; mear,
20 81. Tho amount Ct rain fall was 2. 80 inches.
Prevailing wind, northeast. The mean ten
peraturo Tor tho month was Is $40, which IL
higher than any January Ter tho past ten year,
January, 1916, c)mes tho nearest to it, being
4l.O4'. Tho rest all bslOw 40, and many Of
them b:low 30. Z. GlILLNuuAM
ACOOTINK. Va, Feb. 9. 1850.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
s"{RG SsfFX N-Eel-S.

Local option" il apialiag tho panp!n If
tauquicr.
The clnz,ns Of WarfcnIon have boon gather
| log leo three inohcs thick irom ponds near by
James Cough, charged with tho shooting Of
Willis Hart, cJlorad, 10 Fauquitr county, had
| O hca,lag last week. aid was RI recognized in tho
sum OF 5000 for hia appearance, AL the n(yt
| term OF the tGuaty Court. Tho physicians
say that Hart II iarll'y rtc0Vnlirg from his
Wounda
The examination Of Oficcr White gas cou.:
cuded in Norfolk on Saturday night, and re-
suited 10 sending tho Case to tho next term of
The County Court. Tho trial will bo upon two
warraois-shoolius With intent to kill and Of
tempting TO commit rnpo upon Ruth Cook.
Bail was refused and White was lodged 10 iail.
Tie LouDoUN COUNTY CoURT.-The rspu.
lar torn ofthe County Court of Loudoun county
convened to day, Judge Ball, the incumbent
on the Bench.
10 consequerc, oftho circumstances surround.
ing the Court, its usual business was not trans
acted. Judge Ball made tho following state
ment to The bar and the public.
Tho Court having been regularly and
formally opcnol. desire to FAY to the bar and
tho public. that in visT Of tho grave questions
that have arisen 10 reterctc, 10 this court and
Which arc yet undetermined. it is deemed beat
not to proceed with the usual business of the
curt mono OF which [ am advised is of pressing
lmporianc,. but to adjourn until tho next torn
to await the authoritative and binding decision
OF The Court Of Appeals in tho test case now
pending 10 that tribusal.
Tho attorney for the Commonwealth will
enter 90 order dcckotDg add continuing all
notices given 10 this term, renew the recog-
naDoes OF Witnesses 10 Attendance in criminal
cases and also of such accused parties as are at
large on bail, and then tha Eoust will adjourn
mill the next term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

1HE GREAT ExPREss CoArANIEs.- Tho three
great express companie. arc the United States
Adams and the American. They employ all TO-
gelher an army Of mon and host of horses
FOR thor men and their horses these three great
companies use exclusively Giles I.inimen!
lodide Ammonia Giles Pills cure Suppression
Sold by all druggists. Sond for pamphlets to Dr..
Giles 10 West Broadway, n. 7. Trial 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
The Judgeshlp in King Geo,.

Correspondence of the Alexandra G.,,'
KING GEORGE .. II. Feb. 5.-Cots:a,.%
excitement was aroused here 10 Gay una, :.
unsettled issue between the old aud rcslr.
ed county judges. Judge L. z. S. Ilupt.,,
ceiVed his commission from tho Govern,
yesterday evening, not many hours belrA =
time Tor opening court. Tie affair cried b..
and speed promptly answered It'll hurried,
through snow and ice to Frtdcricksbu -
tance Of more than twenty miles. r..
quircd oath Of qualification was sub cibsi,.
taken before Judge Goolriok. Of the C,,,.'
ton Court, ct 9 Q. H., AID ct dsybresI :,
morning Judge Hunter was at the COuit H..
appointed and qualified" as successor IA I,:
j. Il. Is. Suttc. An hour or more tcts,.%
usual hour Of opening tho conr;, Judre =.
went upon the BEECH, AMI by his dir,
Deputy Sheriff W. a. j. Potts, rroca,meIa
opening Of the curt. Ia tho meantime ia,
Suttle had arrived, and capturing the cIsr:
his Office, held his position there fer u
contemplating the holding OF dual court !
upon seoond summons from judge lluc'
the clerk surrendered and reported for dnr
the court room. Judge Sut.lc then appro,,i
Judge IL. and proposed to submit the qosg
OF claim to the officers OF the court, bu,
latter declined upon tho Grouoa that b.ipr
| officer OF the court nc would uol like 10 yol,
bis own case, and upon the further evouoi
suppose, that appeals always wen! Up aad
down. Jn!gc s. then retired and prepart
formal protest which ho presented to the ca
A few minor items Of business, Includes
allowance of some small accounts, and
qualification Of }. Sydnor Massey SIS Der
Treasurer, were attended t., and jude lIn
adjourned his court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
1,yILoIle(I.

r, NEW YOnk, Feb. GA special from Io,
Vegas, N. A., states that tho Cowboys, Jim
West. John Dorsey and Ton Horny, who were
implicated in tho shooting OF City Marshal Car
son at dance two weeks ego were drsgge!
from tho!r cells this morning n. about 3 O'Clock
and hanged. Their bodies were completely
riddlod with bulloLs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

General ilahono svors MIR. Ruldlcbefger' =
scheme for sctlrr lha State debt, which il 10
fix arbitrarily i!a amount ri $l9.0OO,u0O and
pay 3 per cent. interest ~ that sam. Why not
cut the debt down 10 nothing at osc', ard tc
dnnc Whit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

Tho January number If the American reprint
Of tho Edinburgh Review has beon received
from lis publishers, Tho Leonard Scott Publish.
Ing Company Of New York. It's contents arc ::
Agricultural Depression. iiamcrlon's Llo Of
Turnor, Tho Miltary Petition Of Russia and
England ia Central Aaia. IroIand--IIor PRO o!lt
and Future, Tho l'n'sian Miracle PLAY, British
Light houses, Russia Before nni Altur tho War,
lord NJ into in InAin, and Plnin Mhiy rfincinIoi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
fire.

WHITEHALL, N. Y. Feb. O.-Tho large
steam saw mill ct Fort Edward. formerly owned
by .. A; Russell L Son, and now tho property
OF Bradley 4 Underwood, vas totally destroyed
by fire at | o'clock this morning. Loss about
$50. 900; Insurance. SIS. O0O. 1t is ascribed to
an inoendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
Strike.

New YORK. Feb. ga strike Occurred tins
morning among tho onashorcmen omployedby
the several steamship lines On the East River.
and the aid Of the pilcc vas asked to prevent
any dsturbarc, thai might take place. The srk.
esrs number about 500 aud hapg around the
dccka on which they were employed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

IL isn't often wo alran with the Philadelphia
North American, but va Are convinced it ID
right when it says: "lhc only good MIR. par-
nell has dono relates "a tho pity he Inspires for
people having the misfortune 60 be repro scented
by himselt"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

The kentucky House of Representatives has
passed bill making it misdemcanor, punish
able by fine not less than $40 nor more than
$50, for any person to uso abusive or Insulting
language to another with intent To nsuso
breach Of peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
Note from MIR. Nelson, Of Clarke
RICHMOND. Va, February I, l.,

RICHMOND. VA, February {, lS>O
To tie editor Of the Alexandria Gazette.
10 your isSua OF tho 9Th ins;ant you d. Il.
the honor TO quote an tx.1rcssi&n Of rina Ia
letter to tho State On The sulil oil rallro,i
charter TO this fleet, "a f:clios crors out Cyta
now lat times that the Interests of the low,
valley and.E,stcro Virginia arc not sufficiently
homogeneous as to render it d:sitable ,hr
should remain undcr the same State gov,rc-
meht;" and | add, IA sentiment, permit III
to say, earnestly TO be dcplorcd." koow ths
Is not Deccls ny to the idea that you wished 10
present, but | am unwilling to bo considered 3,
lsv0rlng or fostering any such notion as a sccc,
sion Of our saoion. Indeed, | think such an
idea Jearly 10 b, dcp!o.cd. Very respecIu,y
WIN. N. NELSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
Disaster.

NEW YORK, Fob. 9.-The yacht Coming was
found adrItt and toWed into Peconic Inlet, yes.
terday. Nobody was aboard of her. and all
persons on her at tho time she was caught 10 The
late gallo are supposed 10 have persisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

and the mouth Of the Ysz5o, Fla ..,,,
WALNUT Hills of Mississippi loom IN nay: u
are majestic bluffs and finally from ,Esi. Il
Vicksbu,g looks down upon US in h., : e
grandeur. Tho rivers irrsistsbls II Jug,
channel no longer curves northeastern '.Ni:
meath the very brow Of the civ b,. u. :.
along in safe distance therofrou 70 as :;
point below the city which GRANTS spn w. =,
have desiied to divert in order to svciiS,yt ::s.
batteries. Vicksbu.g reigns proudly On ~; ~.
waited site, and with the surrounding co w IL t
minds me Of Georgetown. d. c. Rip6. Ivy
on the low point is tho little town well Tp i.
Delta. hHrr" ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

The Iowa House Of Reprt sonativos ty 8,
to 81. has adopted a resolution for submittir2a
constitutional amendment to the peop!o max
Ing woman tligib.o to the Legislature,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
Good Eplsspf;lrS.

Correspondence of tho Alexandria G4z.ttc. |
TIE PLAINS. Va Feb. 7, lSSO.--At a resu.
lar mooling Of MlBnchahs lodge, No. 29G |. O..
G. r., held at this puoo on Monday night tho
2G:h ulto. tho following officers wcro elected for
the ensuing quarter. VIZ: W. G. H., VIM. Is.
Smithert; w. V. IT,, Miss Su.in A. Clark; W.
s., Edward Carter; w. L. s., G. II. TowscG;
w. T., J. +. b. Davis; w. g., II. S. Clark
W. NJ. VIM. ID. CLARK; W. !. G., lJrtou Nc
Donald; w. y. g., IL. II. Carter, ir; W. II.
II. s., Miss Tina fIullist; w. l.. II. S, Mrs.
i. '. lIcrriugton; w. ID. NJ, Miss NJ. Collins;
Z. w. Z. IT,, DR.. +. p. Clark; j.. D.. Eiw.
Carter.
1t will he remembered that hlnnchahn lodge
was organized only about nino months since
with barely enough members to commence work
under tue most uulavorabe auspiccs. having TO
contend with violent opposition from all quar-.
ters, but by persistent Efforts, we have gradually
grown into hourishing lodge Of abOnt;0 mem
beIs composed Of tho beat workers OF our COM
munity. Tho influence ovar tho community is
being daily seen, and We hope soon to drive tho
liquor traffic from cur land. Tho PREJUDICE 10
our order is being generally overcome, as
candidates for admission arc presented for in-
ltlation of nearly every meeting.
Coon TENpTSC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

Nobody should SO to cau!ch, tr pub! meet,
lng hacking away and. disturbing tho Preacher
OF orator with tier Cough. Uss DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup at oLc,; it c>sts only ~ c,nta
hnttl, = -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

nLD VIRGINIA HAMS-5 80 very superior
~ OLD VIRGINIA HAMS for sslo by
leh9 q. WASHINGTON, hcaat,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

Ii is believed 10 political circles at Washing
ton that General Grant will yet Withdraw from
the presidential contest. a republican leader
at Albany. and close iriond If Senator Conk.
ling, asserts that Gen. Grant will attend tho
Chicago national convention in person, anil!
after receiving q complimentary vote withdraw
from tho campaign and ask oil hia friends 10
join ia the support Of GOnkng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09

The FRUlF PR0spECrs.--Tho question is
frequently asked. "IIas the fruit prospect been
ioured BY the roocnt warm January, by bring,
ing forward tho buds 10 DO il urcd 10y any cold
soap that may como 10 February or March 7"
Ia consequence Ct these Inquiries | havo ex.
aminod tho f1ui! buds and End them 10 pert, ct
order as yol; not put forward any tx,opt it may
DO in some very warm situations in town.
Therefore, if there docs not come hereafter any
very sudden and very cold spell we may lock
for fnir crop Of fruit. The peach buds are as
tight and uudevoop,d and 10 as good order Oh
they were last autumn. L. GlILINGEIAM.
ACCoTINK, Va, Feb. 9, 1880
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-02-09
MARRIED.

al The resdence Of the brides father, John
.. Slaseock, February 5th 1880 by Rev. l. B.
Lake, Miss AGNES GLASCOCK 10 HENRY
V. GLASCOCk.