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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

TIE CASE OF Ton sAoTHERs-The motion
Tor new trlai In the case OF Tom Smothers
convicted OF rape last spring and sentencsi t.
80 years IN the pentIentlary. (which case is now
on the calendar OF the Genera, Term,l filad
Nj, ssrs. lavebi orr and Clagett, raises the poir,
that the bills OF exception signed o. Juiye
James (tn0 not Judge Hagner as printed a.
not set forth all the points executed to on tha
tr;al. IL Is Understood that they claim the paper
1 not bill Cf EXCEPTIONS ana they are th5re-
T. re entitled 10 a new trial. In General Term.
this aftrLoon, the motion was taken up aud
argued by MIR. Davenport for Smothers ans Col
Corhhil for the government. The Jud sneb [
below as af,iI med.
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LOCAL NEWS.
amusemenf,. &C.. Tonight.

NFfjHnTI TfGipT.-Hel fmann'5 WO1derS aud
mysteriee
F0rGS opera ROuSe.-Maurice Grams COM
pany ia La File du Tarabour Major
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27
BOOTS AND SHOES.
NEW YORK SHOE STORE.
8O5 Pennsylvania Avenue.

BUUIN SHUEJ.
PRICES That CAN'T Be BEAT.
EVERY HING Az REPRESENTED.
Money Pad Back fer G603s Returned.
Eesd this Price List:
Ladies' Fine Kid or Goat Button. 90. 90 -<as
Ladies Best Cur. Rid Button. 2. 80 Es3S
LADIES' Best French Kid Boots .S4. 90 to Ton Il
adies' Solid Goat Butte n..............l.5O NJ
Misses Solid Goat Button. .......-.......s 81. q
Misses Best Kid or Goat Button 81 90 to 2. 5,
Chios kawhide Tips, tHeela, Button. ........ 81
Cbids best makes, Spring 90 to IT:
Mems Fold Congress Caters ...............1.2.
Mems Calf hand made Boots .....-.......... s 0t
"A Job lot Of $50 pairs LADIES = FINE KID BUT
TON BOOTS for So 80, worth $50.
ONE PRICE.
sep23 GEO. MCCARTHY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

A FORTUNE FOR s2.-Buy tickets In the Com
monW eaith Distribution Co.'S Drawing which
takes place Oh 30th, at Louisville Ky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

KILLED ON THE Enthusiastically morning,
as the second train south on the u. q O. Il. X
Was en- route for this city and neaIing Belts
VIE, II struck man walking on the track, and
oe young German, and was evidently re-
spectaDie man from his dress. The BODY Was
H1t al the station during the day Tor identif1ca-
tion, aLo carried into Baltimore last evening
Az tne Time there was so dense fog prevailing
nearly on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

SKINNY MEN AND WOMEN are not admired II
lacking flesh, vital. brain, OR nerve force use
"HeljeS' Heath Rene1rer." Greatest remedy on
earth for impotency, sexual debility decline, sc.
81 at druggists. Depot, IS Barclay street, NY.
AID for Washington at 4SG PeEn'a avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

TIE Weather.
INDICATIONS TO-DAY.
OFFICE OF The CHEZ S;GSAI. OTYrCyR|
WASHINGTON, Sept. %, 1850. $50 a m. I
Fer the middle STATS generally Cloudy
weather ard tight rains, falling followed by RI:
iD% b2roretcr, southwest to northwest - H1s,
and lower temperature.
RANGE CT TEE THERMOMETER
The following are the readings OF the thermom-
eter at the Signal Office during the day. a ~,
CSC; ,:35 a-ui.. o. 1 d. IL, 20; pm. ~.
Maximum. ~: minimum. -.
Yesterday {S1njdyj, September q, the Their
mOmeter at the Signal Office. IN tbs city, stood
as follows: am. So; a3j a m, $50; II am,
I3o; pm, 20, pa. - .; pm. 30; ii p.
M. CSC. Maximum. SO; minimum, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

DIR. HARTLEY's great remedy for catarrh aud
throat diseases.
Sold by all druggists Sap1-w sm2na
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

SUIT AGAINST A COSsTABLE.-Mr. Wm dr.
demanD, mathematical instrument MAKER mas
entered suit In equity against constable SinJn
Joseph. The bill states that while comDlaius9t
was absent 10 Europe a judgment Was oo.ain d
against his son, ChaS. F. Wurden3Qn by Taos
Somervflle for some 500 before a magistrate:
that execution was issued and Joseph levied,
against the younger Wurdemann'5 protest ana
information as to the true ownership Oh levels
worth SlO0 each. A writ OF repevin was sued
OCT for Their recovery, but, although joseph had
them Used for sale by aucti0a GA August
marshal where the levels are Tue bond of the
constable not being properly signed and au-
JneDtlcated cannot De held for any redress AZ
law. and the plaintiff asks the court to grant a
decree for discovery and injunction against
Clspcs1ng OF the goods. A temporary restrain
Ing order, TeturHable next Saturday, was
granted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

A DESPERATE BLow.-About ~ O'Clock last
night, ChaS. Ruf1in, cOlored, attacked Enanue
Humphreys. who was talking With woman ri
the corner OF 18th and r streets, with brick
ana striking him in the head forced both eyes
rom the socket. Of11cer Hineline arrot u RQf
to await the result of Humphreys injuries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

ST. MATTHEW'S DAY was observed IN the Cath
olic church OF that name. corner OF 18TH and n
SIS, yesterday, and the services was impressive
aid well attended AZ the grand high mass a.
II a. n, Rev. Father Macktn, Of st. Martins
Church. Baltimore, officiated as celebrant With
Rev. Fathers Boy and Ryan as deacon and sub
deacon. The music was Of hi yh order; Giorgas
u ass Delng rendered with fine effect. The pin
cipaI solos were sustained by Messrs Cannon
and Burnett and Misses Mygat; and Esputa and
chorus OF tWeEty-fOur voices. with orchestra
accompaniment Ny. J. z. Cannon, the leader
rendered superb ''Ven; Creator" htthe Offer
tory YVES sung ''GaudcdnuS.' a Quartette. The
sermon was preached by Tie pastor, Rev. Z. =
Boyle, vic dweit briefly on The life aud ,ab1-s
OF the apostle Matthew, and drew some pra ctt-
Gle conclusions from his prompt reply TO the
SaVioUrs Invitation 70 '-f0'IJK Ne" At the YES
pers Miss Wyatt sang all Ave Maria with
yioleLctllo accompaniment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

IF 1oC sIfer with headache use Lolilie'S
RedddGite Specific. 1t never fails.
TWENTY FOURTH drawing OF the Common
wealth distribution Co, on 20th, at Louisville
Ky. Tickets, -. Capital prize, Sso,eoo.
EMINENT DR. W. F. SrEUART Marine Hospital,
port OF Baltimore. writes: | take pleasure ia
recommending COhte't'S LtehigS Lfglid Ertrdct
Of Eeef ana Tonic Y;tciy0tut0r as most excel
lent ionic ana invigorator OF The system. |
Rave tested it with universal success. Sold BY
all druggists and groceTs.
Now IS YOUR CHAECE.-This the month o.
SepteI. ber-Sii2 400 In cash distributor by COM
monW alth Distribution Co., at Louisville, On
Both. Tickets s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

"ALDEgNsY WAGONS Fresh Aiderney butter
cturned every morning. and delivered In 4 los
Ward" prints, 35c. per 10. Also, cottage
cheese, buttermilk aud sweet milk sc. per CT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

STOP THrsF." Reader dln't steal one. but
Duy bottle OF Or BUNS Cough syrup for 2sc.s
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-AniuseisicnfS. sc.

MACRICE GRACS FREECH OFSEA COaPANY
opens at Ford's opera House 10 night, with LA
File du TamhGur Major" The opera, which
Is sparkling with gems % melody VIII b. given
In excellent style by strong combination Ta2
leading members OF the cast are weII-knowu
singers. The chorus viii ha strong and is ad-
mirably trained. This is a musical treat that
should not be missed.
NATIONAL TREATER-Herrmann. the great
magician. will give nightly entertainments at
tie National Theater this week. lie is the
most wonderful OF all preStiiigitataur5 since the
death OF Heller. There Will be ventriIoqui5m
ard other Interesting features in the entertain
ment In addition to HeTrmanns mysterious per-
foTmance
THE ALEXANDRIA FAIR.-Attentlon OF Wash
ngtoni5nS going TO the Alexandra fair Is called
10 the new advertisement OF extra trains iu to-
days STAR. The last train down at l. 80 o m
The last train up at II pm.
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CORA BLAND, M. ID.

NJ CORA BLAND, M. d..
IL Has removed from sos 18Th ST. NV. 10 lkus
q ST. NV, where she may be consul'sd profes-
sionaly during DAY and EVENING. AL Siseases
treated by the most approved methods. Nervous
affections ana diseases pecsh r to women with
Once in residence sspli-3m
NOTICE. OF WATCHES have
IN been kept In order by me during the last thirty
Year,. They are - perfect To- Gay - when manu-
{actured. Well made Watches win. with care, last
iude6nifely ~ attended to by an experienced per-
SON II JENSEN. el8 Pennsylvania ave- ausS
VKyALKER's, 2O8 10th st.
w Lime Cement Plaster. Pitch. HAIR, n; Q. Tar
Ro nng and Repairing done. Moth rRs,of Garrett
te.l Fire Brick and Clay. sspI6-iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

r EVILS JOHNSON 4 CO., Bankers.
WAsHINGToN. D. O.,
DEALERS IN UNITED STATES BONDS, DIS
TRICT and other INVESTMENT SECURITIES,
DOMESTIC and FOREIGN EXCHANGE. rnsr2
w ii. WHEATLEY,
STEAM DYErNG,
WET AND DRY SECURING,
40 Jefferson street.
GEoRGETowS, u. Q.
with every facility. the best talent and tui!
FoREIGN AND DOMEsrIC DYE sTUFFs AND
CHEMICALS. 1 am prepared for the fall trade:
Work called for and delivered in the city; by
msil or express from other places.
Orders by nail promptly attended aug2S
THE MINING RECORD. e3 a Year.
No. 81 broadway, New York: Most com
pete MlnUg Paper ever published. Sainpfe
Copies Free. Orders executed for Mining
StoGAs and other Securities both Ia n. I. anu
sepl-eo6m ALEX RoBT cEIsOLM. Prop'r
DAINTERS AND HOUSEHEEPERS,
Il ATTENTION,
Use JOHNSTON'S DRY SIZED KALsOMINE
MASURE'S MINED PAINT.
Best in the market
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
GEORGE RENFAL. Jr..
AIS 9TH st. nv.
Send for sample cards sep2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

REMEMBER Samstags grand opening OF Paris
patterns and lOunG hats September 29th and
Both, at 80 ith Sc. Al! are Invited No cards. +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

THE national FAlR.-Tbe manag enent Of
the National Fair have opened negotiations
With view of having the Celebrated Maai S
trot here during the fair, with some prosp .c.,
OF being successful. The premiums fOt the by
Il: e contests were to-day revised TO READ for
five mile race one gold and two silver midas:
lot two mile race the same; for slow IA y, on.
silver medal, and for best drilled club one 3ron
medal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27
DRY GOODS.
CARPETS.

CARPETS.
We have Just cre,ed splendid assortment OF
WILTON. ADMINISTER, NOQuETTE, BODY
BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY BRUSSELS
INGRAIH CARPETS
in all the newest and most choice deslSrs.
Tapestry Ingram Csrr,ets with Borders TO match.
smyrna Carpets, Rugs and Mats ia treat variety.
Those furnishing will find il q their advantage to
examine our stock before purchasing.
HOOE BROTHER q CO,
SEA- haas + St n W.. 4. near Ebbitt House
SHIRTS TO ORDER.
Our SHIFTS TO order are unsurpassed sor COM
fort, sty e and durability. Fit guaranteed. Ready
nlaoe shlR1S OF orr own make. 30 cents up.
Choice lot of NEOkWEAh at bU cents, iormeris
81 Elegant British Half Hose at Is cts Hosiery
Gloves, Collars and Cuffs.
JAMES THOMPSON,
Manager Of Thompson's Shirt Factory,
au1S SIG + st. NV. OPT. Patent Once
PUY THE "MYsTEnY" sIIIIT.
There is nothing better in the market. K IL ele
ganty made, AID Of the very beet Matelial. and
only so cents, finished, ready for the wash tue.
Only so Cents for tha Mystery" Shirt.
Gents LINEN COLLARS. latest styles and finest
qmai,y only SltC per DOZEN six for - cents Bers
MEGINNISS'
BRANCH BALTIMORE SHIRT FACTORY,
augls 1000 + street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

LIQUOa License AGITATIOS.-Tne following
memorial 10 the District Commissioners is paing
generally signed by members OF protestant
churches of The District:-'In view or the loose
construction OF the law by the present license
board, We the uldeToi-Le3 residents OF the
District OF Columbia, respectfully request that 8
Few hoard De- app0iated. consisting OF Well
known citizens OF this District IL no way con-
Hecied with the District government: and
further, that all applications for license wiih
t1e names OF the petitioners, Be mate mater
OF public record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

IHE COURT IN GENERAL TERM-Important
CuSSsoH ttt t''@ft7dt.-The September term Cf
tnlS court was convened this morning Tne
calendar contains 1oI cases, among which ~ g
patent appeal Gases by eX Senator ClingIn Ia. OF
Norm Carolina, for improved electric lign,: F
IL. Holton for rubber era5erS, and w. c. Dodge
for flre arms; Cadet Whitfield's application Il r
mandamuS on the Secretary of the Navy 10 he
restored TO his class: the case OF ChleS arr. Por
Mexican commissioners: and the suit of Jesste
Ray mond against Senator Hin. Chief Justice
Cartier and Judges WJlie and uagnar were
upon the bench to-day, and they first called the
calendar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

ALEX ANDRIA FAIR-The Potomac Ferry 60
viii during the four DAYS OF The fair IN axe
special trip from Alexandria at l9:33 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

PARTIES having property 10 rent Or SELL or de-
string loan, should SEE Z. A McIntIre 9lS L. I
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viii during the four DAYS OF lie fair MAKE
special trip from Alexandria at le;3o pm.
TIE D.sHAwAYs met at TaInaadre Hal! last
eVeLing-Ar. Eagleston presiding. Rev DIR.
Rea. or The Reformed Episcopal church offered
prayer In Which lie made mention OF the late
chaplain. R~v. j. ID. Hutton. Mr.. Holloway rea i
an ni,,,o obituary poem on the death of Mr.
hutton. ana The Rev. S. Kramer spoke OF
The petition asking the District C0mmis5ion4r.
TO appCint new license board being Circulated
~ the alGlence is signatures were obtained.
MI. j. :. P0leT addressed the meeting claiming
IL a. II the license law was enforced strictly MOI
dram shop would be found after Nav5'Iab .r
Isl, and Nj. J Lee SPIKE Of the tricks resortsd
made by Turney II. wilkins.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF MECHANICS
grand vlsltations OF the !. q. NJ, have been
ahnonnced py Grand Architect james E
Deuent. all 10 take place next month On
,he following days: Columbia Lodge No. /. OF
Toe l2tn; William Louis Schley No 4 on the Ith:
Washington No. 5, ed; Friendship No. !. 18th;
r LOO, nc 80. Zo.h Anchor No. 9, 2lst; Har
moby Nc 10. 18th; Capita. No. Il, 9th; Excel
slor No u. 18th; Lafayette No Is, 10Th.
q HUSBANDS Bill FOK DIyoRcE-To-dav
Snaile e II. Parker. BY J. ". Rogers, filed bi l
III d uiH orce IRON Margaret A. Parker, formerly
manied in March. 1865. she being a WIDOW at
the time, and he charges that she became e. =.
tranged Nom him and finally deserted him.
MENoglA SERVICES In reference to the late
Joseph ID. Hutton and his Wife, Margaret, who
died one week since, viii. we undsrst and ho
held ct Willard Hall. ia Connection win the
Reformed Episcopal church. OF which decsa sed
were ms mbeI s. on rext Sunday, when a ser.
mon suitable 10 the occasion will be preached
by DR.. Rea, acting minister. The Dashagay.
Temple OF Honor, Morning Star Lodge and
other temperance organizations OF which the
late Mr. Hutton was chaplain, will attend In
Tegalia. He was long and Intimately identified
with the various organizations of the city en-
gaged In anIagonzing the evil OF intenperance,
atd held in the highest esteem by all who were
associated with him, and the sudden aud unex-
pecteo death of himself and wife which oceurrai
DnJ lew hours apart, has produced prof ound
impression On the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27
CITY ITEMS.

If You suffer with headache use LodiNe'
Headache Specific. 1t never fails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-27

HRAND OPENING
NJ TOMORROW. SEPT. Is.
ard the following veek, ct Mrs. MAX WEYLiS
AeW Etares ia 7th n. ssp2A-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-09
EsREf~5.7 VIEWS,

During the year 1879, there woro 56t births
ana lS0 deaths 10 Eauquier county.
The growing wheat id Clarke c9ur.y Is Goki5s
remarkably we'll.
Gen, Asa Rogers, late Sscocd Auditor, viii
continue his residence iu Richmond.
The Postctfico at Warrcuton has been raisot,
som the fourth class and low pays saary OF
Sl400
% Saturday last there vere shipped frou,
Summit Point sb !rs Sll coo worth Of Cattle, the
ri j ,flty OF which were shipped By farmers liv
ID Clarke county.
Upper Fsuqiicr is very much stirred by an
elnpinent of uesro map With daughter Of
sir. Nathan Corder ole Of is most respectable
clZ Us, for the purpose CT marriage.
The JaDusfY term OF the L9udoun County
Court. WEich is g;aai ary term, will be held
n:xt Monday, FGur crmiGais aro eotGDaG in
jail at Lecsonrg s@aitl0S Inc atton,iUo Of the
grand jury; Samuel RabiGson. for murder; P.ga
Hsaus, Tor attempted rape; Il. 4. SmaTood,
for assault aud VIM Greeu, for horsa steaiioe.
4 young maG named Charles Fitzgerald got
Oh train at Lyrchbure yesterday wlth tickle,
10 Concord depot, ou The South Side Railr. al.
lie concluded to 60 On &c Spout Springs, below
Concord, sni there jumped off while the train
Was running st toll speed, scs aiping Injuries
from which he died 10 few hours
The agent Of the W. / G. Railroad at Round
Hill, says that from the 20 OF November.
1879, to the 81 January, 1880, there was shin
ped from that station, SO csr lonis of cattle, and
TWO double deck cars OF sheep. There WAS also
sont by express, during the month Of Novem-
her, III 500 pounds. sud during the mouth If
Deco mber. 81 $50 pounds.
Judge Anderson, Of the Court Of Appeals,
has given decision 10 divorce case brought
by wfa against her husband, the ouly CON.
plant being hat be had joined the Rat uh!iosn
party. The Judge declared that the shock and
morthcstinn Of the ssfe to cd that her hus,
baud had deserted his friends and had gone
over 10 the enemy. and had jjiaed in wagiug
upon them war more cruel THAI Wal of arms.
IS act on pcrhdy, the moral taunt OF
which she ttl! attached 70 him aDd which would
likely exclude him from the beat society ct the
State. For thase reasoos tho judge d ciscd
the bonds Of ma.rmony must be dissolved.
% Thursday week, IS We learn from the
LoudCuc Mirror, you5g man nsmed Creep, 10
Or 20 gears Of age, who had for several uths
been 10 the employment Of Mr.. Washington
tselues near Hamilton, stole a horse. valued az
$3.50, from 'hat geotiemaD. and lett Mr. b.
missed the horse shorty after ho was taken,
and 81 curing tho services Of friend or two,
won't in pursui, Of the roGuf; getting on his
trial, they followed lin through Lacsburg, and
down tho old Alexandria pike to Langley, aud
al which point they came upon hiG Just as he
was In tho sot Of dsposug of the horse. He
was arrested sud taken 10 Laesburg Friday
aftcruoon, sDd carried before Justice Powell
Green acknowledged the theft and yes con-
niited to iaiI 10 await the actioa Of the srend
Jury next Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-09
The Maine MIDDLE.

BoSToN Jan. 9,-An Augus:s. Me-, special
to The HtEeid 10 day says: Ene ioclng o!
doubt and distsu,t which prevails bcs lucreassd
rather ihan d!m!oi5hed wi:tin tnu past tTGH'y
four hours. Tho military urwar though 30
troops are call, out, IS c,u!ing Unusually
c,tsp ou4 for Maioc. Gen. Chsnbereio Is 10
c,nstsa! CONSULTATION with tie sij authorities.
This uDaraipg whep the HJuse mct 30 repub-
licsn wss 10 !he Haard Mr. L~c,e wss tic uuly
OPS in the Senate. This at ooeJ gave the ~
t. the rcsuh can policy. ~ soca as the r,ad-
log OF til. j ,u-aal YVES finished hir. Swan, OF
NJ soc F:!l5 rose 10 a questloo Of piivl oEa
AUD gave The story Of e,trlopt to bride hiu:.-
The name o. the ceased parry is Wa.Iaae 1.
White. OF WioihrJp. republican law, cr.
AUGUSTA, Jan. . Early this morni. G VI j.
Gen. Chaubtrlaie issued q ecpera! oTdes s;a.
ing that iG view Of The eyt?ado.diGS!y situation.
nCw presented at the at OF gogernnisnt he
would assume mmaud and lrojsa; pubic
prop'r'y abi tnc Institutions 9! the Sta;l il;
nGst Tor the pconlc, until the gov root: sus
Scr BIAS aecG lsgally elected an, Gully qn.l,'
fed
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Fare at HsitcheiI's Station
Special to the Gazette.

MTcuELL's STATION. Va. Jan. S-This
morning shout 2 o'clock the ls'g5 new w.rc-
house belonging to Mr.. Y. W. hoss, merchant
of this place, was totally destroyed by fire. The
etc., and the heavier articles of merchandise !:
the second was nicely plastered and fitted up
and used as H. dSe room fer the Cedar Mouu-
tain Good Tempiars. During Christmas week
the lady Good Tsmplars held quite successful
festival, and last tight until o'clock the hall
was occupied by the ladies engaged in mr. king
il etc, ell which. together with ,te fur.
hituro, was totally destroyed, end is almost an
irrep.rsble loas to tho mem bers lust at this time
Mir. BOSE has an insurance OF $50 on thl bu.id
ing and 81 } on tho stock OF goods, which IS not
quite o1e-thTd of HE actual loss The Good
Itmplsrs are left in sorry plight but no. in
the least discouraged. Tue theory ia thst the
fire orig i1sted from defective flue. SIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-09
The Chinese Question.

10 the editor Of the 1le;caniria Gazette:
The uGdcrs!gped sends lis compliments 10
politics" With thlS advice Mtsd your cwI
business, it you have any 10 mind WITCH ID
doubtful. Why conpIaio Of IS. S." sud cot
"Acxaadriau" As well?' You should cor
slider That tho Gaz.ttc circustcs tcyoad tne
limits # tie city 10 which there l. 50 much
toll aud excitement Of the dG3," 10 the way @!
rescjuStar meetoGs, st 'tbe Sun eaginc house, -
for i. s:ance, 10 which We Of lnis c)posy tok4 &c
stock. Sorry to have tresd on the c,rn4 and
5unloaG CT Politics. s. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-09
From S:scss:esn7ssA-

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GaZette ]
RICHMOND. Virginia, January 9. 1850 -
But little was doDe in tic Legislature yesterday
and the Senate was 10. 10 scssiga moro thau
ELI az hour.
lie tho House of Delegates Nj. Meuetce, Of
Rsppshaontck, offered the following am'nl,
nent &c the present clinical a9: That here
after IN a prosecutions under the laws of this
State exc 'pt 10 pros cutlous for murder, the
accused may DC sworn and cZamitcl IS a wit
n:ss IN his or her own behalf, but the failure of
sad ccuSsd person TO be examined as such
witness shall rot pr, iodcc his or her c use b..
tore tn, art or jury.
The b !: sivicg tho James River AID Kara
VIDA ta2a Company further rSo of c,nvlci la
Dor { &c ted some discussion. The voGo up
on the motion 10 dismiss tho bill vas lost end
The bill then order, d 10 lis engfossment and
third readE 8.
Whco tho resolution in regard to the ar
rangemout Ct the seats cine up Dir. Eis, of
Montgomery moved th.t 5 ,mc better ic.om-
Dodetion oe made FIR The N, mbers of the
Pr s., but the reed listers, h-aded by Mr. FAIR,
CT falriag, voted against the proposition. THIS
i5 The tcst time gu CO the days OF the Il c)n
struotl0D Convention that members Of the p1css
have been denied &c itics for giving tho pro
ceedlues Then tue notorious DR.. Raype,
co!ored of Norfolk, made motion that the
reporters be refused admittance TO the hail.
lie did not want suy repor- OF what be said AID
bow he voted 10 90 Gu.
A petition wls presented from ci ;z4us of
DanViile IT presea.ipe ,hst III, present system
OF taxing qlor is OH inDa5!e in that it en-.
c1urages dtshonesty and fraud
Bills acre iu'r, dc to Tepea! SIC loo ,.
chapter S.. ACES lS7S-79, entitled an 40! i'm.
posIGR raIn du les upcn county sod jrpora
ton .Fessuce:s aud other coll; Ors of State re-
venues; to dtfoe the feet OF answering in
chaDcsrl; to an ED the IS stc-io9 Of chbp',r
l61 IT the Code 81 1873 snd to permit parties
70 testify 10 their own behalf 10 cruins! Cases
LII the Senate the Committee 90 R ads, pre-
scented substitute for the Senate bill to lncor
porate the Baltimore, Ciooinasti and Westero