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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
Richmond Items.

lCorrcsrondorc, of tho Alexandria Qrzottc. |
RICHMOND, Va, Sep. l3.-Ycslcrdsy was
comparatively coolcr than usual. Tho drought
has, 10 all appearances. hbatcd, as wo have had
rain several linn; s-good ones too--lately
To day tho weather is cooler md moro pleas
ant, with prospects of rain.
"llavrrIy's Mastodon Minstrcs" arc in to VII;
they showed last night and will also show to
night. Yesterday afternoon The "llaverly'
base ball club played match Ramo with tho
"kichmOnds," With q sc1ro OF 10 . 10 favor OF
tho latter. This club has recently delcatcd tho
'Baltimolo', tho champions Of tho South.
They will play the "Natouals." of Washing
tod, to day. to morrow ard Thursday.
Among tho candidates nominated for the
House OF Delegates from this city, last wook,
was Capt. Nj. s. SpolswooJ, who has not O
toW friends 10 AcXardia flo was a Glass
msto Of Can't. L. Il. Smith, at Lexington Col
logo.
Politics GRO slow hero. Outside Ct tho COG.
sentative committee room no ono ever Tor hard.
ly cVtrl mcntiocs the subject.
Politics is very much like jug. tho handle
on ono side, and that the fuuders side. Last
fall there were APO ~ roadultors here; now
thoro arc but 275,. Ono Of the delegates to tho
Juno convention is now Tor Major Daniel
Tho secretary Of the conservative committee
is busy sending ont campaign documents.
In spite Of tho r. n, tho hydrsnts arc not yet
running with any regularity. Bus tho steam
pump vii DO in place soon, and then we msy
expect full supplies. II arrived yesterday.
The National Association of Fire Erginoers
meet here to-day a! II o'clock, in tho hall Of tho
House OF Delegates.
Mrs. Hsrvoy tho supposed murdered lady, has
returned homo, 10 find her son dad. She WAS
not lost IS WAS at first supposed.
MIR. j.. Nj Blaekftrd wrote to tho Southern
Churchman that he was to sail from Liverpool
September 10Th. Ho has on interesting lettor
on his visi! TO Paris describing tbs Bowors otc.,
in this weok's Issue OF that paper.
MIR. John <. Owens will co in this city tho
latter part Of this weok. His ropoltoir includes
'Soon Shinele," etc
Rev. Mr.. Nelson, who will open the Uenton =.
NAL celebration with prayer Is q grandson Of
Gov. No!son. who Commanded tho Virginia
troops 1T tho baltic Of Yorktown. H. ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

uldor instructions from the Postmaster Gen
eral, penitontiary CONVICT. now 10 sill at Rich
mond, who. for many yes,s past. has been CO..
gagged solely ard entirely 10 swindling and forg'
log, sDd 10 running and robbing women, is to be
granted ell tho facilities of the mil y which to
escape the punishment that is likely TO DO in
flic:cd uron hir; but the crazy tramp nov in
j,il in Washington for shooting tho President
is denied these facilities and all tho letters sent
TO him arc not only first read by tho prosecute
log attorney but published to the world. 1t
aeoms that tho Postmaster General does 'ruo
the Il chmord i,i. but not tho Washington
jail. Why tho diffsrcrct? The law says man
IN sill but not tried and convicted is entitled to
tbs samo mail privileges AS ono under arrest
Lu o6t On boil. Neither Marvin DOT Gultcsu
has been tried and convicted, lu. Why Tho law
should be applied 10 tho case of n hardened,
deliberate, consummato and oruoi villain, ar
rested for ouragiDg Richmond lsay, and not
10 that OF crazy man who shot at the lrrsi.
dent Is what nobody Can ttli lu: the man who,
a4 the very time he tod tho President no re-
movals of note had boon mado in the Postoffico
Department was removing good and lrue re-
publican postmlsers in Virginia by tho score
and filing their places with ropudiaing domo-
erals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
"BLACK-DRAUGHT" makes cLills
and fever impossible.
For sale by Z. s. Leadbeator &iBro.
Mo1hers molhersIl MofherslI

Are you disturbed at night and broken O. your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with
the e1crucating pain of cutting teeth II 80,
goat once and geta bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW'S
SOoTHlNG SYRUP: 1t will relieve the poor
littlo sufferer mmediAtely-depend upon il
thore ia no mistake about il. Thore is not
mother on earth who has ever used it who will
not toll you at once that i! will regulate the bow.
els. and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health 10 the child, operating like magic. Il is
perfectly safe 10 use in all cases. and pleasant to
the taste. and is the prescription OF one of The
oldest and best female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents
3 ooltle. mh2l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

General Fremont, Governor Of New Ncxiso.
has suggested to the Interior Department the
advlsabllity Of tho government opening ncgotia
lions With Mexico for tho purchase Of tho upper
portion of Lower California. and of making
the purchased ttrritory tho Botany Bay Of all
the bad lodians in the Uaitcd Ststep, letting
the good Indians remain Oh their pre4nt res
crvatlons but sending all the unruIy onos to
The nov territory which is to be surrounded
with Gordon OF forts. As nearly the whole of
the Mexican army is constantly employed 10
keeping the indians on the northern fronlcr Of
that country quiet it is supposed that tho pros
position referred to will receive favorable IN
sidcratiCD. Governor Fremon. wss sent back
from tho East TO his Territory by order of tho
Secretary of tho Interior with al admcnlion
respecting tho improperly of his being away
from it so long Governor OtdWay will be sent
back to Dakota uoder similar orders. Tho
practice of appointing played ont eastern pol
luolans to the goverporships of tho now terri
tories ls obleoionabl, rot noIy to the people si
those territories but to the Interior Department
and recommendations adverset to its continuance
will probably be madn by tho latter in The next
arnnal report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

The Richmond Wing in!imstes that the re-
Gently developed desire of Senator Cameron to
ished. and which results solely from tho i1-
creased tel 1000 interests of Pennsylvania is due
10 the ldhuence of Gen. Malone. But how
can the Influence of Gen. Malone be exorted 10
tsl' way now, when OILY las; spring it was en-
piOyed 10 directly contrary direction ! y voting
for MIR. Morrill, for the chairman of the Senate
Finance Committee. who is in favor of the re-
tsntion of the Tax on tobacco. over Mr.. B.yard,
who is in favor of reducing or remnvirg that
tax?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

The democrats 10 the 2Gd oorgtr s,iona dis
trics of Maine. having no candidate of their
Own 10 the field, either refused to vote at the
eIeStOn last Mondsy or voted for the debt nay
ing republican. Mr.. Dinplsy. and thereby CO.
sb'ed him to defeat hia Rreenbsck opponent by
5000 majority. The republicans 10 Virginia
hsvo no State ticket of thoir Own 10 tho fsld
now. and many Of them will follow the exam
pie set them by the Maine democrats. and will
vote next November the debt paging democrat
lc ticks. 10 profcrerc, to TINT of the repndist
lLg Mahonites
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
From GuIiS.

LYNDON. Sep! la dispatch from Tunis TO
Inc Times says: II appears that tho camp at
Zsgahsoun is in critical position, as all com.
muhicalon with Tunis, has been cut Gil. Tho
Boy is greatly distressed al tha demand Of
Franco. TO dismiss Premier Must,phs, rs no is a
special favOiito with tho Bey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
From EryDf.

LoNptN. Sop. 1.-THE AloYandris CORES.
pendent of tho Times spys: Tho officers expires.
sion of faith in Turkey, their open promise to
light, and tho limited dangers 10 Europeans are
precise repetition of what was falsilicd at The
deposition of lsmail Pashs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. ID.

Too m s, remarkable pitc, Of news rub
Ilshcd for somo limo p;s! Is tho report
in tho Gaz ,tto's Washington corr, ,oudcuc>.
to tho effect that udge Bond. of the u. S.
Circuit Conrs for Virginia, has determined to
grant General Mshone's claim for 1925 600 for
salary As president Of tha A., Nj. Il q. Il. IL.
Co., for the five ycaIs dutog which that road
was 10 tho hands of receiver; from tho time
he was removed from tho presidency Of tho
company uotil the road was sold to Northern
puc lasers. aud for tho tmo duriog which an
olhor man. uodcr tho title of receiver. WAS pcr~
forming tho duties OF nresident and drawing a
Iorss salary therefor. Now. there arc many poor
tArmcrs in tho portion Of Virginia through which
the A, NJ. 4 o. Il. r. iuos, each of whom
bought from one to fifty shares of the stock OF
that rofd to help its construction. and. although
it may comport with the ideas of Judge who
affiliated with tho alag uges in Baltimore to
give $l25. 900 Of the prtc,eds Of tho sac Of
their stock to the msn uudcr whose mansge.
mont The road was wrecked. and give it. too, for
serVic 8 unp ,rformod; for tho services of an Of
fc that did not evon exist. while they lose
every dollar OF their investment, it certainly
cs not with theirs, nor with those of most
fair minded and less Interested men. What
would b, thought of Judge WelforIt he would
allow claim Of Mr. Mokcrzio for salary as
r:osidon; Of tho ". Il o. II. Il. duiog tho
tmo that road has boen 10 tho hands of re-
ceiv,r. or OF Judge Keith if he would grant
clam of Mr. Barbour for salary as president Of
tn" Midlard Railroad. during tho iimo he also
DR. ono asrcceivar? And. though tho thought
OF Presenting su,h claim never oLc, entered
The MODS Of either one OF the gentlemen nam
ed, how different would b the esteem 10 which
tn = arc DOW held If it had
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

The action OF tho republican c)Lv.nlion in
this city yesterday shows that largo number Of
the republicans Of both tho city and coualy
really believe in the political principles they
profess. and will not rcnourco those principles
and surrender their organization OF the biddiu &
OF man who was an ultra and rroscrpiive
democrat until hopes for seat 10 the u. S..
Senate through republican votes induced him
to change bis course and raise tho ridiculous
cry Of FREQ vote and fair count. They nom
mated straight republican for tho Legisls-
ute and, as ono Of their speakers, w. A. Rowe,
prominent and highly respected colored citi-
Z,n Of III, county. said positively aud empha,i.
cally. refused to allow General Mahone to
choke his ticket down their throats." At oac
ton day it will ba found that there arc largo
numbers Of republicans 10 every other city and
county 10 the State who will do precisely az
those 10 Alexandra intend doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

Nlstvin's sztcoulh wife has appeared on The
socno. This les! victim is of Washington buI
vas married 10 Hudson. N. Y. What 40 alras
Of Witnessed thcrc will b. at Tho llial, if all the
deceived ones sppeal2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
arNIIIOIS Wins.

l4"NDrN, Sept. II The race for tho St. Leger
stakes at tho DonCaster September meeting csme
oil today. and WAS won by lrcquois. Geologist
secured Tho second place and Lucy Glitters came
in third
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
Dividend.

New YORK Sept Ia-Tho Western Union
telegraph Company to dsy declared a qusrierly
dividend of ono snd one-haf per cent payable
Oct 10th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

Popular discrimination in favor OF Dr.. Bnll'e
Cough Syrup has given il larger 8 ,le than ans
other remedy of its class. Price 25 ceuts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

Esli,ts' Fashion Quarterly for Iii, Fail is
GU! and contains all tho ladies want to kuo1
about tho fashions and other tbirrL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
How to get Sick.

.EIpoae yourself day and night, ca! TOO much
Without exercise: work too hard without rest
doctor all tho time; take all the vile nosttumt
ADVERTISED and thsn you will want to know
How to get Well.
Which is answered in three words-T.te Hor
Bitters -ErDreSs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
EInAncIal.

IL tho infiuonoo of Hamburg Drops Conssi.
pa:Ion yields ct once and thoroughly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN w. DANIEL, OF LYNCHBU RE-.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
JAMRS BARBOUR. OF CULPkrHR.
FOR ATTORNEY GGNSRAL
Y. w. MCKINNEY, or FARMVILLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

King kslakaus sailtd from Liverpool yester
dsy on the steamer Celtic for New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
CFor the Alexandria Gazette.
stalls Church Hospitality"

The old sdsge says, 80 wounded bird vii |
tlatter;" and to judge from the amount of "lu!-
tering" in the vicinity of Falls Church, several
of the prominent bipeda got severely hurt by The
"shots" published few weeks ago describing
friend informed me that two or three articles
have appeared in the G,zstte which have es.
capped my notice. giving me hsdes in the fullest
sense OF the new version. am described by
said writers as being discharged Office hold.
err" dead beat" "villainCu, tramp" 3
"plunderer," &C., and that my only object In
visiting that orporation was to get several hun
dred dollars out of the liberal and unexpected
citiz ans. then flee to paris unknown. and other
deeds OF depravity too numerous to mention. 1t
is strange that person OF this character should
have received 30 many urgent invitations to visit
that Charming and growing" place for the pur-
pose of printing newspaper; it is strange that
Mayor d. should say while was being intro.
duced to several prominent citizsns: Gentle.
men, don't require an introduction to Mr.. T.;
I have known him nearly twenty years; know
him to be first class printer; An honest and re-
liable man. and will faithfully carry out his part
of the CONTRACTOR words to that effect. l ap.
peal to Mayor D. to correct me if have mis-.
quoted his language. Again, it is strange that q
dead beat" q tramp" and 'plunderer' was
not arrested on the spot by the corporation po-
lice and put in the flock up" and not allowed
to tramp through Inc streets Alter III O'Clock
at night alone, and at libarty to commit the dep
relations which the writer's above accuse mo of
| being guilty Of. If the said charges are true,
Mr.. ID. did q great wrong in vouching for my
integrity, and thus put his transporting and fell
| low townsmen st the mercy of an accomplished
| robber. But 10 come to the plain facts Of tho
| case; tho loading men Of the place-the North
ern portion-msde an ine1cusablo mistake; and.
| in their own circle, frankly admit their error, ill
| not providing proper accommodations for all
| invited guest; and for one who had visited them
| from the best and purest motive-sn ardent do.
sire to advance the interest of Falls Church by
| immigration and better railroad facilities. Had
| there been hotel in the place to accommodate
| strangers, the neglect would have been greatly
mitigated {: IS there WAS mono. and TO DO left in
dark street alone at IL o'clock at nigh to seek o
bed among strangers, WAS case of ine1cusable
if not penurlous neglect. In giving this plain
and truthful statement. Am confident / haYa
| the sympathy and respect Of generous and just
community. ID. TURNER.
Washington, Sept II. 1881.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
TheI4 oudounAgricult'L. Society
WILL HOLD ITS
ahJrNaE R5IR FOR 1881,
commanding on SePTEMBRR 20lh, and con
iinuing FOUR DAYS.
LIBRA l. PREMIUMS OFFERED ALL
DEPARTMENTS.

Thero will DO q rackng or pacing race, trot-
ting race, running raco and mule race the first
day.
I'd day. bicycle race. two troiting races and
hurdle race.
Sd day. two trotting races. q at race and foot
raoo
4th dav, two trotting racer, running race and
hurdle rAco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

George W. Areold, tho colored postal clerk
on tho Richmond and Danvlc Railroad, who
was recently removed for his opposition TO re.
publican coalition with tho readiustera, ssys he
will take the slump at ono2, and keep it during
tho campaign, for tho purpose Of maintaining
tho uosduterated rtitc pies of tho republican
party. His canvas, begins to day at L,uisa
Court House. AID ho will speak ut all tho rrip
clpal ccntres before tho election. fle ssyt: III
am jsslous to have it koown that there ara
semo colored men 10 tho State who hsvs SETTLE Il
and defined pclitic,l convictions. and who will
not suffer themselves to TO mado slaves or tocls
tor tho usa OF party managers or designing mop.
whose OILY homo in the negro is 10 use him ia
adVatce their own purposes and personal CT d."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14
PURSKS IN RACES $1,000.

Ihofo will also DO sack and barrel races. This ia
inc only county fair held in The Slate for 1884, and
Inc society is making every effort TO secure com.
piete SUCCESS. a handsome and comnodious
grand stand and Presidents stand will be COM
pleted by the fair. Hon. James q. Blaine will
be present during tho fair and deliver An address.
Extra trains will run. on the w. & o. K. X. the
second, third and fourth days of the fair from
washington and Alexandria and return the
same day. Ueual reduction OF fare on the rail-
road for those attending the fair Ausl2-HGxd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

We have received The first number of 1.-The
Law Central" . monthly magazine, devoted 10
theinteres!s of the legal profession, published in
Washington. d, c.. and edited by Hon. William
B. Smith, formerly Judge of the Circuit Court
of Alabama member Of Congress for three
terms. from 1861 10 1857 also . member Of the
Confederate Congress at Richmond for four
years. and since that Tina legal author and re.
porter. The leading article, entitled "Assissina-
lion and INSANITY" "Guttau Case Examined"
is one that must attrac! great attention. It's sug
gesIions and historical references arc of groat
interest to the legal profession, and hsvo already
receive considerable comments from the press
The whole number consisting ofsi1ty -four pages
is filed with reports OF late decisions and notes
thereon and articles characterized by high
judicial tone, and showing evidences Of great
research and ability. 1t bears tho promise OF
being valuable legal utilization, and we have
no doubt that the bar and the bench of this
vicinity will find il 10 their interest 10 give it
that support, which will ensure lis continuance
The next number is 10 contain another article
upon Gui!eau's case. and will be looked for
with great interest by those who have read tho
article in The present number
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-14

WBOOPING COUGHl
w WHOUPING COUGHI
Received 10. day another supply OF BOGkRIS
WHOOPING COUGH SYRUPat
WAKEFIELD & HALLS,
Jy7 Cornor Prince and Fairfax streets.
pRIhK 3. q. BREAKFAST PIROBS'
L thin and lean, and choice s. y. Shoulder
and Hams Just received and for sale by
jy2 j. q MILBURN.
RAIN BAGS-IO,OOO bags for sale by
~ THOMAS PERRY,
Agent for the L.dies' Employment
myl4 Society Of AlaIsndfia, Vat
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THE BLAIR LETTERs.-We $40 that Mr..
Balr hos given UP his appoiotmonts 10 Eastern
Virginia in order to so homo and inset tho
charge that no had written tho letters purpcrt.
Iog to havo been from him 10 Wisou, and q
noumber of we'll known citiz,ns of Southwest
Virginia testify that in their opinion tho letters
are not 10 MIR. Blair handwriting. The Rich.
mond Dispatch says: 1T will ruuir, but q
few days to settle tho uatsjop. Sach men az
George d. Wise, James 4. Walker. and A,
A. Palecar will not rrst until they Know tho
Truth OF the matter, and will do jnstice to all
concerned.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-09-22

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 2l.-The
autopsy upon the Presidents body
commenced about five O'Clock
and was not concluded until nearly
eight. Large crowds of persons
assembled at EtberOn to hear the
result. Bliss stated that the au-
topsy had been very tedious and
that the time occupied 10 search
ing for the ball alone was nearly
three quarters of an hour.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-09-22

E.2n p. M.-DAILY-S. p. Emisrant
Os@V Train for Yuma. Tucson and
Deming "a. T. q h. r. h. r.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-09-22

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l.-Ths
duel of Wise and Lewis was blood
less. Wise fired into the air after
being missed by Lewis. Some bad
blood still flows, however, and
other meetings between the nu-
merous representatives of the Wise
and Louis families are rumOred.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-09-22

My patrons are hereby notified that I
hold lease Of the above well.known
resort and that shall keep 1t open for
the accommodation of the public until
the close OF the present season.
a28tf GEORGE BAYLEY.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-09-22
The American Colony.

This new colony for Los Angeles coun.
ty IL now forming, to locate ON the
CERRITO6 RANCH
Fronting ON San Pedro Bay. Parties
homes should see these la nds before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Parties can 20 and
see the Colony tract and return the 81 m 9
day from Los Angeles. For further par
tisulars apply TO or send stamp for Col
ony map, prospectus, etc, to W. E.WlLLr
MORE. Baker Block, Room 1, Los Ange-
les. Oal. e2tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-26

DIED.
tkENHEh h,. On the 2sn Of 1881
FRED GRACE. second and only eLiid & wilfred g
one days eranddaasr Of NV sg P o.er ana a
Our darling has gone
x Lt1a TIA, A. Gsn Indiana the 2as day Of Az
McALL!sTER. On Saturday September a4sh. 1881.
MEs o Hs 7. n after long and Iainfni illness
MarEsret McAister aged twenty four years and nine
Funeral viii take place from parents residence corner
at St Peters Church AZ $50 O'Clock a. M Kels
tses and friends are respectfully invited attend.
p. M MAUDE EVELYN, tie only and Beloved cbd ~
William and Lizzie Puilin aged years months and
Funeral from the residence of her parents No. 1851
street southeast Tuesday, September ill., at D. M
tend
WILKES. Monday morning, September It'll. 1881.
at 80 O'Clock, of dro~y, FLokANCE, twin ailqts.s
months and twenty five days. WV
The friends of the family respectfully invited 10
West from hsf parents residence i'4S street North
WOILARD. On Saturday, Sertember 24th, 1881.
son Of Ann and the late Hezesiah wolsrd NS-''e'
sls 10th ssT I s. noFsw s On Tuesday 2
Georgeto~n where funeral services viii he held.
YOUNG. On Sunday. September 18th 1851. NJ
. n s ssr ae ,0 Eva ana rniS . ss e s
Sophia aud John Young. "
And. struexiing {or your breath.
We enc never . Knew. our darling child.
Gone but not forgotten.
=, Funeral win take place from her par,rt. ,.-sa
- 49, s.reet southeast on Wednesday, tie 2Sff