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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

WE WILL OFFER FOR SALE, at the
BRICK HOUSE AND LOT on the eas. side Of
Royal street, between Prince and Duke streets,
(No G2 south Royal stre.t) The house is in
Qoot order, and has all the modern improve
ments GREEN q WISE,
su2O cots for the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27
z EN MORE IVERSITY HIGH
IA SCHOOL.
RSTCOURTEOUSE, VA,

\. STROBE (Math. Aedsllist, u Vs.)
Principal snd Instructor in Mathematics ana
Haturnl >cinncas.
5. NELSON. NJ A university of Virginia.
Instructor in Greek and Latin
C. b hNNT (educated in Germany and for
nsny years resident IN Paris) Instructor in
Ge7m'n French, Italian and Spanish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

MI lSS a. *. SWAlN WILL KEOPEN
AVA HER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS snG LIT.
lie BOYS, THURSDAY, septem9e 10Th.
She will take 6 linited number OF MUSIC
scholars. For terms &c, apply to the Princi-
pal No 60 Prince st. sup1S.t t>16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

HUBS, RIMS. SPOKES, WHEELS &C.,
~ at very low prices, at sS King, corner OF
Royal street, Alexandra. Va. The subscribers,
for want of room, will sell all goods in the above
line at reduced prices. Special attention is ask
ed to stock of Wheels of Virginia manufacture,
which will be sold great bargain. We have
on hand Gum and Easmelled Canvass, Oil Cloth,
and other trimmings, at prices to suit the times.
Call and sec.
mY12 J. T. OREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

The shove sale is made With nv entire sppro-
baton. This properly coat $27 100 and is now
renting for 81, I50 per snnu n. fraction under 6
par cent isterest on S3) 0OU; is known TO be one
Of the very b}st locations in the city for any
kind OF business whicl will alwsys insure the
bsst of tenants No SAFER inVe.tuent can be
made.
sug3-ts ". n. McVElGH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27
CT. MAhY'S ACADEMY,
~ North Fairfax street,
Alexandri9 Virpiuis,

A!eIsndrla VIrgltis,
Under the Direction nt the
SISTERS or HOLY CROSS
Will reopen MDNUAi :ep.emu-r 6.h. 1880
The course Of :tudy will be thorough snd eA
tensive enbraci G all thu branches of solid and
rehaed educ alton.
Particular attention is paid to vocal and instru-
mentaI NUSIC.
Plain SEWING and every variety of Fancy
Work also the Rudimants e V,c.! Musc and
Drawing, are taught without additional charge
Pupils of ell denom nations received, and
while great attention is given to the religious in
struction of Catholic stu tents there is no iLlg-
ence used on those of different b lief.
Terms moderate For further particulars sr-
ply to
augiG SISTER SUPERIOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

HOL LINS' UTE.
Geo. p, Tnyloe, President of Trustees;
Chss. l.. CocE", Superintendent;
Mrs +: :: Childs, Associate Principals;
~, Wm RI. Piesssnts, Latin and Natural Science
VIM. Taylor Thom, NJ A English and French:
ms. l. Cooke, a VI Msth henstIcs;
Miss =. u Fowkes, Etbic, and History.
". e. Richardson, Director Of Vocal and In
strrmontsl Music
n Pnui, Piano and German Languages;
Miss Jalis Porchor, Psno and Singing;
- -, Cslisthenics, Vocal Music and
Mr. hmmt Psuli, Supt of Music Rooms;
Mrs l.. V Turner, English Language;
Miss ; Cocke, Latin and French;
Mss NJ l.. CCcke, German and Msthems stcs:
Mls' i, y. Ryi-nd, Preparatory Schooi;
Mr.. L. Cocze, Head of Domestic Debt;
Mrs g. Cccke. Domestic Department;
Miss l.sura White, Matron;
Chaa II Cooke Business gent:
Jnoo Tompkins, Resident Physicisn.
Young ladies' are grsdns,ed in (U Single De.
%.Grtmrgtsj, l2) the Literary Course; I3j the
ne F'tH Hrsc; % Music Arrangements are
made !" su't TIE wants ~ all, and tho facilities
arc "qIs - any ever enjoyed in the South. Ap.
ply to the Superintendent for Circulars, &C
+ &. Sotciour. Sp7ags, Va. depot and tele.
grsph ,i'ic' 0nl"'n, A VI. tE .. K. K, Va.
bol"to1dt county, ~ 2G-twlm
pOGbLANr SCHOOL, FOR GIRLS.
80 :-ASDY .PRGNG ND.
ms 4Hst1:uIi'n Wi; De- reonenod Sept. 18th.
full course OF Instruction will be piver with
Lectures Uron History, Bellies Lettres and the
tH,Ura sCi". ccs
:, Terms: SD fcr the school year; Languages.
muse HnI Drawing extra For Circulars. Civ
Ing full Information. address
EEN KY &. .HALLOWELL Am.
jy';-aO T,w3,n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

HOSIERY, GLOVES, Handkerchief, Col
AA lars and Cuffs, in great variety, at
G. q. BERRY s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

This SCHOOL is strictly preparatory to the
University 81 VIrginia Special attention is
g.ve7 20 teaching sLude ents to speak the several
lsf guages of Europe.
lnsrsc for half session, Sl25. Reductions
made in iaV1r OF mini ter sons Or oftwo brothers.
F,r catalogues address
sv col r. Tup ppINCTpaI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

7 AIDES AND CHILDRENS MERINO
II VESTS and PANTS, al sizes and quail.
ties, at @. BERkY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

TEPHYR WORSTEDS, Germantown Weols
II and Knitting Yarns in sll shades snd colors,
sep29 AtC q, BERkY,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

Special contracts will be made with yearly ad-
vertisers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-27

The undersigned have several tracts OF land
co tlEu' u to the above nsmcd, to which they
invite tho at.eriion Of purchasers
IL w THOMAS
THOMAS MOORE.
F1irf,x county euu1S-u1v
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
GOOD NEWS FROM ROCK -RIB-
 BED MAINE.
ANOTHER STATE OUTSIDE THE PALE
 OF RADICAL TYRANNY.

Intelligence received from the state election in Maine last Monday, conveys the gratifying news that tue fusion ticket headed by Plsisted has been elected by decisive majority This result will carry consternation into the ranks of the republican par ty, for Maine has long been consid- cred one of their impregnable strong holds.
 The dispatches indica ate a sweep ing victory of the congressional tickets also, which adds another palm of victory for the democrats, and IS a severe rebnke of the frauds and usurpations of last year countenanced and abetted by Hamlin and Blaine.
 It must be confessed that this re- suit was rather unexpected to the leading democrats of the country. But the signal defeat of republican. ism in Maine will redound to the success of the democrats in Indiana, and we might say will insure that state to the democracy.
 The friends of law, order and de- cency in Maine are to be congratu- lated, and the tidal wave set in mo- tion by them will sweep the counsry from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and engulf in the vortex of oblivion every vsstige of radical misrule and op- pression.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
THE STATE ELECTION.

The returns of election from coun- ties remote from railroads and tele. graph lines are very slow coming in, and up to this time it is impossible to arrive at definite estimate of the result of our state election. Enough is known, however, to determine the fact that not more than six counties have failed to give maiorities for the democratic state and county tickets, thus assuring the election of our state ticket by q majority not less than 5O,O00.
 The amendment is -ather in doubt, by reason of the absence of official reports, and it is now conceded that the official count is necessary to de- tcrmine the adoption or rejection of the measure.
 There seems to be a widespread misunderstanding with regard to the counting of the vote on amendments, and particularly that portion of the ballots which are silent on the propo- sition. We quote from the constitu- tion that part bearing upon this question, as follows: "And if ma jority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment the same shall become a part of this constitution" So it is necessary that majority of all the votes cast shall be for the measure before it can be legally adopted.
 To illustrate: the vote of the State may be 100000; 45,0OO may be cast for the amendment, 10000 agai nst, and 15.000 express no choice. By adding the 10000 against and l5, 900 silent there would be virtually 55,- 900 against tue measure accomplish ing it's rejection by q majority by 1O,- 900 votes.
 We have carefully prepared a list from returns already received, show ing the counties, and majorities SO far as could be ascertained, voting for and against the amendment. The following counties gave majorities for the measure:
 Johnson, 1,5l2; Nevada, 305; Saline, I'll; Conway, Faulkner, Boone, FPS; Lonoke, 800; Sebastian, l,104; Drew, 3e9; White, 1902; Dallas, 342; lizard, Woodruff, 300; Stone. 13; Franklin, 1,l69; Lawrence, 4l; Madison, I,545 l; Dallas, 3i2; Lonoke, l452; Pope, 1,5l3; Logan, 1,339; Scott, fyl5e; Prairie, 249 ; Searcy, 409; Newton.
 The following is list of counties voting against. with their majorities:
 Jefferson, 400; Randolph, s53; Gar land, 403; Phillips, Ouachita, 375; Lee, 1880; Sharp, Arkansas, Independence, 33; Miller. 1,535; Jackson. 1,083; Yell, 500; Calhoun, 253; Bradley, Monroe, s26; Baxter, i0l; Cross, Howard, Mis- sissippi. ll5; Hampstead.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
(soffon (luofaf1Ons.

l In this market cotton sells at from g to l014.
 LIVERPOOL, September 13.--Cotten tending up. at ' s-l6@7l4d. NKw ORLEANS, September 13.--Cot- ton, -Firmer and cid highcf; middling, 1l7Sc. low middling, 1014c.
 LOUISVILLE, September l3.--Cotton steady at lIlzc.
 1 NEW YORK, September 13.--Cotton steady at II l3-16e. Futures firm; Sep | tember, 1l-32c; October, Hole; No vember, 10. 96c; December, 10 95c; Jan- uary, II .05c; February, 1l.19c; March, II .33c: April, 11.47c. MEMPHIS September 13.--Cotton firm. l ST. LOUIS, September l3.--Cotton higher; middling, 1lAc; sales, 12O bales.
 Two hundred bales of cotton have bean shipped from this station to date. Circuit conrt eonvsnes at Dover on Monday the 27th inst, instead of 18th as we stated last week.
 We are authorized to say that the mill of Oates & Parker, on Gala Greek, is running on full time and giving sat isfaction.
 MT. - Ross and Mrs. - Ben nett, were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. c. w. Reeves at the Baptist church last Tuesday night. The convention of the Third dis trict to nominate candidate for con- gress, convened yesterday at Atkins. Up to the time of going to press we have ne report of their deliberations. --The attendance at Shiloh camp ground last Sabbath. was simply inn mense. Some came by hack, ard some on foot and some in wagons drawn. The weather was delightful. the servi- ces interesting, and an enjoyable day was spent.
 MT. A. M. Bradley, ono of our most energetic and successful farmers has placed on our table one dozen ears of corn, taken at random from his present crop. The dozen ears weigh IS pounds and 60 of them will mako one bushel of shellcd corn. MT. Bradley will doubt less exhibit sample of his corn at the state fair.
 -Messrs. Luker, Settle & Co.,, an nounce through our columns to-day their line of business for the coming season. These gentlemen have by dint of hard work and enterprise build up a business here that is creditable alike to the place and firm. They have recent ly moved into their new building and now have ample room for the prosecu- tion of their various lines of business. Next week we will give an extended notice of this stablishment. but in the meantime would advise those wish ing work in their line to give them . trial.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
TOWNSHIP.

In 1873 the act demonstizing oil yer was passed. Tho country has been made aware of the manner 1T which this nefarious measure wal smuggled and bulldozed through without even being read. Its con were not known, the yeas and nayi were not called on it's passage, and hence the vote of members is mol entered on the journal. The Reccrd does show, however, that Mir. Hoop CT, republican. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. He had it in charge. He knew It's contents He knew it struck silver down and destroyed the double standard o [our fathers. The Record therefore shows that republican had charge of the bill, and, by . motion tc suspend the rules, cut off de bate and forced it to 8 vote But the Record shows more It shows that this giant swindle had been submitted to the Republi- can Secretary of the Treasury, the Republican director and controller ol finances, and was by him approved Thus this monstrosity, this un- mitigated villiany which struck down silver when it was higher in the mar. ket than gold, simply to make "mon. ey scarce" and increase the burdens of the country. was manipulated and carried through by Republican member of the House under the full sanction and support of the Republi- can Secretary of the Treasury. Passed as the bill was, under the suspension of the rules, without de bate, and not even read, there is no evidence on earth that any living man knew it demonetized silver ex cept the Secretary and member l have named.
 These, are the leading financial issues upon which two great parties have divided. They mark the line between the money sharks on the one side and the people on the other. The Republican party had the Presi- dent and both branches of Congress during all that time. At the very threshold of the system Mir. Stevens declared to his associates on the floor of the House:
 We are introducing new practices all around. We are making one cur rency for the people and another for other purposes.
 And, that policy was pursued from 1862 to 1875. The Republican party pursued it. With a determin- ed purpose, with unrelenting vigor, with a slnglensss of object that no human appeal could divert and DO human misery deter, the Republi- can party went madly on this des- perate financial career and never did 1t call halt until confronted by 2 democratic majority in the House of Representatives of the Forty fourth Congress It is part of the finan- cial history of tho country, demon stated by the record. that all the wicked legislation which has racked this country to the very verge of revolution--the whole of it-eyery act and deed was consumated when the Republican party had control of every department ot the Government.
 It is also true that not only one single act of which the people could complain was ever passed alter the Democrats acquired control of the House. It is equally trne that not one single act of relief was ever en- acted until the popular uprising of 1874 gave to the Democrats control of the House of Representatives.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

And it is a matter to be remembered to tue everlasting credit of the dem ocratic party that it encountered and vanquished at the first onslaugh that gigantic money power to which the Republican party has been for years as tho plaything to a child! The first democratic House in August, 1876, raised the banner of financial reform by the passage ofa bill to re- peal the resumption act.
 The Republican vote on tho pas sage of that bill stood "aye" only g and mo- 56, or oyer six to one against the repeal. The Democrats voted "Ao' 29 and "aye" 97; more than three to one in it's favor. The bill passed the House by Democrat ic votes, and thus the first battle against the Shylocks was left to be turned against the people by the Republican Senate which failed to pass the bill. There the matter stood when the great political con test of 1876 came on. The result of that election returned Democratic majority to the House of Represen. tatives, while the Senate ia still Re- publican. Those who have observed the proceedings since we assembled here will bear witness to tho earnest ness of the warfare that has been waged for financial relief. As early as November 5, 1877, we passed tho bill to remonetize silver.
 The Republicans, driven at last by a public sentiment which had twice routed them at the polls, yield cd to this measure fair support. They voted-''no" "A and "aye" 67; not quite three to one. The Democrats voted-"no" 10 and "aye" 07, or nearly ten to one in its favor. But when this measure to restore the dollar of our fathers was sent by Democratic House to Q Repub- lican Senate it was there amended and emasculated until its value was well aigh destroyed and finally vs. toed by Republican President! On the 23d of the same month tho bill to repeal the resumption act passed the House. On this repeal the Republicans voted--"ays" 2S and "no" 92, more than three to one against it. The Democrats voted "no' go and "aye" l04, more than three to one it's favor. This act was sent to the Republican Senate, and there a Rip Van Wrinkle sleep of seven long months has held it fast.
 On the 29th day of April tue bill was passed forbldding further re- tlrement of greenbacks.
 The Democrats voted on this meas ure--''ns" ' and "aye" 104, the Republicans voted--"aye" 73, and "no" 2S. Many of them voted with the avowed reason that it would not interfere with the resumption act. and it is equally understood Tn well informed circles that the Republl- cans who favored the bill in the Senate did so upon the same ground Add to what have enumerated the bills which have been favorably re- ported at this session by a Demo cratic committee, tEe bill to author ize the issue of certificates for silver bullion and the bill to substitute greenbacks for bank notes and you have fair epitomized history Of the financial Legislation of the last SIX, teen years. In giving the status oi the political parties, l have given ths result of my own individual research ss; l have investigated the subject; l have examined the record, and speak what know.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
FINANCIAL HISTORY.
The Vote of Parties on the Cues
 ton of Finance.

There is no other question before the people which has elicited more general comment than that of finance And especially have the advocates oi the greenbsck doctrine sought to capture the masses by their egotis- tlcal claim of superior knowledge oi this intricate question. To show that this party has not given all hon. est and impartial statement of the position of the democratic party on this question, we quote from a speech delivered in congress, May 8, 1878, by Hon. Wm. M. Robbins, of North Carolina, the history of the party votes as recorded in the records of congress on monetary issues. The extract is lengthy, but will repay perusal by those interested in the subject:
 On April IS, 1864, what is known as the supplemental national bank bill was before congress. It was repe- tition of the evils of the charter act, and was intended to foster and per petuate the national bank system. The democrats voted in the house, 65 solid "nop The republicans voted .saye" 80, and "no,' only l. In the senate the democrats voted, ' solid "no." The republicans voted "no" 2 and faye" 30. Thus the republican party passed this objec- tionable act. On the same day, when Mir. Arnold offered in the house . resolution to provide for taxing state banks, MT. Arnold offered in the house resolution to provide for tho taxing of national banks. Not withstanding that Samuel J. Ran dall, who is now speaker of the house, stands and stood then among the first parliamentarians on the conti- nent, on this resolution to tax na- tional banks . republican speaker, in the interest of money power, ar bltrarily ruled him Tout of order" Every member familiar with the his tory of this body knows how potent is the voice of the speaker for veal or for woe. On this occasion 1t was invoked for the defeat of righteous measure, and thus the republican party through it's republican speaker denied even hearing of the cause.
 In March, 1869, when the "act to strengthen the public credit" ought to have been entitled an act to swim dls the people, came up for consid- eration, debate was cut of. Al though it declared the currency in- debtedncss of the country to be paya- ble in coin, and added $500. 100000 to the public debt, 1t was passed under the ''previsus quostion"-the ''gag law"-and debate was denied. It was . gigantic fraud. On it's passage in the house only one demo crat voted "aye," while 32 voted mo" Only 12 republicans voted "no," and 96 voted "ays." In the senate the republicans vctsd--"no" 2, faye" AZ. The democrats voted solid mo" While this measure was pending in the senate, Mr. Thurman, democrat, moved to add that Nothing herein contained shall apply to what is commonly called 5.20
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

After all Col. Donan will not de vote his talents to the upbuilding of democracy in DakotaI Territory. This from his Deadvood Pioneer explains the reason why;
 All these kind and handsome no tices of the Pioneer as a democratic paper unfortunately come to hand a few days too late-after it has taken another tumble to itself and come out on the high ground of total inds- pendeney. We thank our friends all the same for their gracious words and wishes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
Hancock's Patriotic Words.

In war It Is indispensable to rspel force by force and overthrow and destroy opposition to lawful authorl- ty. But when the insurrectionary forces havess been overthrewn and peace established, and the civil authorities are ready and willing to perform their duties, the military should cease to lead. and the civil administration resume it's natural and rightful dominion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

The Fort Scott, Kansas City and Gulf railroad when built will pass through this place. The Little Rock Democrat in speaking Of this road has this to say:
 Everything is progressing very favorahly for the construction through Arkansas to Monroe, La, of the branch Of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott and Gulf road. Several consultations have been held be- tween Superintendent Nettleton and prominent Little Rock citizens and the agreement is now in the hands Of the directory of the Ft. Scott road.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

The New York Herald appears highly gratifie6 at the evidences oi southern progress as revealed by the late census. The Herald takes oc- casIon to say that the republican re ports of southern retrogression and decay are unworthy of belief, and prints column after column of sta tistics showing the actual advance ment of our section.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16
The Missouri Arkan.as q

Tho Missouri Arkansas and Southern railway company filed ar tieles of association with the Seers- tary of State last week. The capitol stock is $1, $50, ,0O0, and the road will connect Fayetteville with the St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas railroad, and tap the Ft. Smith road west oi Clarksville.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

The business men of Memphis have arranged for series of excur. sions by river and rail into that city next Tuesday, the 21st inst. The sbjectis to exhibit the improved sanitary condition of the city, and renew social and business relations with the people tributary to that point. It will be day of supreme importance to the Bluff City.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

Capt. w. L. Morrls, late asso, ciate editor of the Dardanelle Ar kansian has accepted the oditorshir of the Helena Daily Yeoman. Capt Morris wields graceful and effec, tive pen.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

It need not be forgotten that it was Roscoe Conckling who declared that no republican could be elected and inaugurated but Gen. Grant. This may account for Conckling's 8 refusal to take the stump for Gar field.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

The state election being over political circles will assume their wonted quietude. And let us take advantage of this opportunity to in vite immigration, build up our schools, and develop tho material re- sources of our state. There is yet work for all to do.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

--Mr. W. H. English is buslly en. gagged in the management of the In diana campaign. Mir. Hendricks re. gards him as one of the best organ izers Indiana ever had. There is nc doubt of democratic success in In diana next month.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-16

There is an almost universal demand for elections quadrennially instead of biennially. Once in four years is often enough for political cyclones. We too. favor the change.