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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-03

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, begun in
1889, is the oldest newspaper in the State, and
the only daily published in Northern Virginia.
1t has survived. with few exc :ptioDs, all The
public pTesses in America wcich SOW with it the
dawn Of the nineteenth century. 1t lives, too,
not in decay, but full of life and vigor,
giving sll the news, telling the truth without
fear. favor or affection, trenchiog on the privacy
of no mans home, but full TO the brim with al
public Information, and giving daily honesl
judgments of public men and public measures,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-03
FOR NEM YaekE.

FOR REV YaskR.
STE-2.TSTS z. G. MsTEG lit -gsTES J q ar
GEEStlsT
EVERY FRIDAY, 81 IL H.; and returning
leave New York, from pior IL, Easa river, EV-
cry SATURDAY, at q O clock p co
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With the coming yehr a.. the lons ir,.I .nd
Improved methods of ma-in; s!sn1s RI nows.
paper will BE- continued, with such additional
facilities as past expurisnca ju.tifis the proorie
tor in believing will add to the Capacity of thu
Gazette to serve lis readers II expects to rem.
der faithful service to the city, the state aod the
country by candid criticism of men and eyents
IN the Interest of the people OF the Com mon
wealth Of Virginia.
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II furnishes the news kilograms of the New
York Associated Press an of Reuters Eu,opes d
agency, being, with but three EXCEPTIONS the only
paper between Baltimore and Richmond that 10
thus connected with tae great fou1tsins Of the
gorid's news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-03

The steamers of this compsny make cunnec-
tons at Norfolk for Boston anG all points kast ;
at New York with all points Vest and North
west, and at Alexandria with Virginia Midland
Railroad and Washington snd Ohio Railroad.
Through rates given aud freight banded care.
fully and promptly. For further information
apply 70 i. a. REED, agent,
Jsnney's wharf
O. S. LOWELL, President,
l4l6 f street,
sep 27-N Washington, & G.
..sesssaa, CLYDA'S STEAM LINES @EEE
ttsslssaS Z? TO
PHILADELPHIA, FALL RIVER, pRov1
DENCE AND BOSTON.
Steamers lesye Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAY.
This line connects at Ale1and-is with shoO
a. & n. and W s. o. 4. Rs, snd at PhiIsdei
phis with C!yde's regular Steamships for Fal
River, Providence snd Boston
Freight forwarded with promptnass and care
free Of commissions.
No chsrgs for transfer in Philadelnhis. Az,
wharfage in Boston. Quick time. Frecuen
departures Through rates sad through 5il!
Of lsding given. Insurance at the lowost rates
Agents:
=. A. REED. Alextldris.
ID: CL TDE g &C.. Phlladelr his
JOHNSON & CO.. WISH. s. Georgpn
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STEAM ERH.

oT1CE.
POTOMAC FERRY CO.'S. STEAMERS
FOR LANDINGS
ON TaE POTOMAC RIVER
On and sfter Sunday, July 18th,
Will leSve Sc fellows:
Steamer T V. ARROWS SMITH leaves Poto-
mac Ferry Co.'S wharf, loot of Kiny street,
EVERY SUNDAY, TUESDAY and To UES.
IA I, at 80 u, for Leousrdtoun and all
ipttrmediste landings
- Steamer MYoI!G leaves EVERY MON.
DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, At 7 30
!. m, for II omlni and intermediate landings.
GEO. b. PHILLIPS, Manager,
Potomac Ferry Company.
J B PADGETT, agent jSi7
NOTICE
CaANGE OF TIME.
On and after Monday, October 4.h, th.
boats of the POTOMAC FERRY &C. will run
49, :, LEAVE ALEXANDRIA:
s 90. 80, s 80, 8 80. 10 80 and II 30 m, and
IL 3d. ! 30. 2 80. 80 4 30, S 81 and 6 is .. "a
LEAVE W&hHINGTON:
6 80, 80. 6 80, 8 80 10 80 and /! 30 g. IT., and
Il 80, 30. 2 80, 3 60 4 30, 20 and 80 D. NJ.
On Sunday the frs, trip from each erd will be
at g 30 d. N
ny25 GEO. R PHILLIPS. Manager
Inland & Seaboago Uo2Stlng 10.
Steamers of this line gill run ST. follows:
FoR NORFOLK,
| Connecting with Merchants and Minsrs' Iline
| for Boston, steamer
LSDg- or TEE EEMH
EVERY MONDAY, wEDN GSuAY and
Friday. at S 80 o'clock .. III; returning, leave
Norfolk on alternate days at 90 e N.
| This stauncb iron steamer has just been paint.
ed throughout ststsrooms newly furnished sld
carpeted, and is the handsolcst as we'll as the
safest boat Oh the Potion &C river and Chesspeshe
! bay, and is the only a;"sner making close con-
| nectIon with the New York and Boston steam
| ere; also connects with Richmond steamers shd
| railroad lines outh Stops at PINhT PnLNI
and POINT LOOKOUT gong and returning.
Fare, first class, 81; round trip 81 30
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CoAA OMAR
We invite the attention OF dealers and coa.
sum ers TO our large stock of CAREFULLY
fkEPARED GOA L OF the following varieties
LYkEN'S VALLEY,
LORBEkRY and
SHANOKIN RED ASH,
WHITE ASH Gree burning and hardy OF
steamer, broken, egg, stove and nut sizes.
Also GEOkGE'S CREEK, CUMBERLAND
ana San VIVA SPLINT, from West Va.
Making Coal specially, We aim to keep only
Storage fsrds, each variety is kept separate.
and is es2ecisll3 prepared for family use.
Yards ioored, and all Coal sent out WE'LL
SGEEEF ED AND FREE From IMPURI.
Deslers, families, public institutions and MAN.
atscto[ias supplied at lowest market rste-per
ton OF 22aO lbs. T. j. MEHEFFEY 81 CO.,
feb ] Wharf and Yards foot az Oman a.
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Inland & SeaboagG U02StIng /; &

Connecting with Merchants and Miners' Line
for Boston, steamer
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
The Code Commissioners,

The Judges OF the State. to whom the Legis-
iature delegated hat power, elected the Code
Commissioners last week, ". H. Parker, Esq,
OF our town being one Of them. Each OF the
gentlemen elected to perform this important
work, So eminently qualified for the efficient
discharge OF the duty assigned them. No bet
Ter man for the position could rave been
found in this section Of the State than Mr..
Parker. lie is a lawyer Of long standing.
rainstaking and industrious. His familiarity
with the needs Of the people, combined with
his practical common sense make him fully
qualified for a most acceptable performance
Of the duty OF codifier. The Charleston Neus
and Courier says:
1.-THE Code Commissioners chosen on Thurs
day, Messrs. Simonton or Charleston, Parker
Of Abbeville. and Hart Of York. will work we'll
together. combining every quality OF expert
tnce. industry and knowledge Of the law nee
rssary for a correct and lucid compilation of
the laws Of the State. Mr.. Parker was former
~ the partncrof Gen. MCGOWAN. and stands
high at the Abbcv,lle bar. a. Maj. Hart does
at the York liar. Col. Simonfcn Is not only
one OF the leading lawyers Of the State. but
has a rare quickness and clearness OF appre-
hension which will he Of great value in the or
derby arrangement rs well az execution Of the
important work TO be DONE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
prcsentment Of the Grand .Jurv-

The grand jury's prescntment for this term
OF the court will be read this morning, and
will include the admirable and most s~atisfac-
~ report of the County Treasurer. The Pro-
bate Judge will also make q good showing OF
the conduct Of his office.
The grand jury is somewhat disposed to
complain OF the condition OF the public roads
which Is about the only complaint they will
likely make.
The'Grand Jury sent n committee Of their
body to the Poor House, and will report the
inmates well cared for and in a healthy con.
tlition the houses in fair condition. though
them in good condition when completed. The
Inmates speak In kindly terms OF Mr.. Miller,
the Keeper.
The Grand Jury. as has repeatedly been
done before. will recommend tina the rom.
missions Of the County Treasurer be increased
from $500 to 81 200. They find his office In ex.
ccilent condition. and that he is a capable and
an efficient officer, and they speak in the
highest terms Of his superb report, which ap-
pears elsewhere in this paper.
They find that The Jail needs repairs and
will recommend that the County Commits
sioners have the needed work done without
unnecessary delay. They are much pleased
with the manner In which the sheriff has
kept the Jail.
All the offices In the Court House arc report-
ed In good condition and the papers we'll kept,
and the Jury express the opinion that we have
never had a more efficient set Of Off GERS than
at present,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
The Savannah Valley Railroad.

The collection Of the first installmcnt Of
taxes due the Savannah Valley Railroad.
without the penalty. was completed on last
Tuesday. The total levy for the townships
stsGls SI.24i.56, Of which sum S4,629.32 has been
collected, leaving unpaid 22.l6j.2i. The total
levy Tor the town was 81 ,SG. q, Of which ah60t
81, l51.00 has been collected, leaving. unpaid
abont 81, 1857. 1t will, therefore, be seen That
nearly one-half tf1he taxes due have not
beeR paid. and it Is understood that there Will
lie litigation; upon 1t. Those who have re-
fused TO paw are confident Of having the sub
scription set aside, while the railroad author
tiles are equally certain that they will tie able
TO collect Ii. The issue will nave TO be decided
by the Courts.
The above from the Anderson Inaeligencer
will be found interesting readingto citizens Of
Abbevillc county who have paid their taxes.
1t is counted strange that the citizens OF tho
town which is 10 be the terminus OF the road
and which is to be most benefited by 1t should
refuse 70 pay their pro rata share Of the taxes.
Abbeville has never been as demonStrative
rs Anderson, but. so far as VIC arc informed,
our people with very few exceptions have
paid the Railroad tax. Treasurer Perrin has
collected S5,574, and nearly all OF this money
has gone forward to the treasurer ut Andcr-
son. Contracts for grading some twenty
miles of the road in Anderson county has
been given out, enough perhaps to absorb the
whole of the taxes paid.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
CHAPTER vi.

TEE PLIGHT. TIE PURSUIT, AND THE TERRIBLE DE-
NuSCIA1loN or THE PRIDE OF THE vALI1I."
On they went and the stars flew by, and the horse
mans whip | shed sharp In the silent night.
On they went. and the horses hoofs okimmed lighl
and swift over tb fading ground.
On, Onl and the trers seemed bowling In solemn
homage to the speed OF the chcvalier.
Tn, on for 1--we and fear are moving swiner than
the doubly laden steed, and the lush 10 repeating IT.
word nf haste with sharper and sharper tunes, aud The
voice Of devotion aud the arm Of strength are pressing
their cheer npon the tr. milling maidcn's heart
But hsrkl What Is the sound that comes faint and
far like the -ch" Of their horses aeetest steps! Can
II he the pursuit! The travellers pause to di'pel their
fears.
But tho echo lives, and grows, and is rapidly raw
On, then. again good steed. And the lssh rings out
in sharper accent than ever before.
On on To- the ech, Is growing louder still.
Throw, only for now, a livelier powerinto your flag
Onl on to the rnck tbst the rising moon reveals In
the p ain ahead, and there may be = refuge In Its well
come shadow.
Anal it Is here. Hist, poor heart Be stIll As you,
riders resi. aid only breathe no louder than the throb'
blngs of the hearts you've borne, and all may yet be
safe.
Be still, the pursuers come. Nay, they are here
and may heaven pity the ~fugltives.
Alari the horses shy. The moon has passed the
summit Uf the rock and Sani's form stands fgurrd
In It's light upon the ground.
A halt was instantaneous, and the riders as quickly
threw thense. YES from their saddles, when as Henry
lonsened bis hold upon sarni to grasp her more tightly
still; she rushed to q dirty wien faced Arab with ev-
cry demonstration oil JOY, and finging her arrns around
him cried; There is the Christian dog, my husband,
He would steal The "rrido II the Valley" to make her
a Christian. But take his gold, and his life, and
shall be avenged"
Poor Henry! with his back against the rock, and
his defencyless arms across his breast. The steel oil
tho Arabs scimetar flashed In the moonlight, and
Henry lay senseiess and scalpless It his feet.
He was robbed, and two days after, when wandering
with hairless crown and dropping eyes under the burn.
Ing sun, he was found by some English travellers, tho
solitary romance OF his life was ended.
1t 10 well that II was 50: and that he lived and died
. bachelor, for the loss Of bis hair and the dro0p Of his
eyes were permanent; and 1t were o thousand pitt. a
had be bequeathed to the world q race Of Pawsons -
bald and gloomy as himself
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
A FERTILIZER FIRE IN CHARLES.
TON.
The Wand0 Works Totally Consumed.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. February 5The works
Of the Wando Manufacturing Company, on
Ashley River. nine miles from this city, were
totally destroyed BY fire yesterday. The fire
originated from an unknown cause In the acid
chamber Of the building, and rs there was n
slight Northeast wind blowing, the whole
works were soon enveIOped in fumes. Eighty
operatives on the ground did all In their pow
or TO stop the progress Of The contiagratiOn,
but the intense heat End s%utfocating tunes OF
the burning sulphur prevented anything etfec-
tual being done. The buildings and machin-
cry were valued ut s63,OW, and the works
and material Oh hand were insured for SSl,aD
in the follow ny companies; North British
and Mercantile. Hamburg, Bremen Williams
burg, Trademen's, ST. Nicholas, Brltish-Amer-
can, Royal Queen, Underwriters, London
and Lancashire, Continental Fire Association
Commercial Union. LaCaisse Generate, Ma
tional Phoenix, Citizens, I.orlIla,ds. and
Lverpooland London and Globe. The works
and machinery are Il total loss. The damage
TO the principal fertilizers and material ON
hand Is not thought to be very great and the
salvage will probably amount to Is or 80 per
cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09

the light Of the midnight taper, or the ronm may 10
billed With the cries OF orphanags and ~wid"whod. rr the
Jesus calls, all Is well. The strong wrestling BY tho
brook will erase. The hours Of drs,h's night will pass
along; one o'clock 10 the mornihg-two ociock-three
eth.
30 I would have It when I die. I am 10 no haste to
be gone. Ihave no grudSs against this word. Tho
only fault / have to End With this world 10 that It trrsts
me too well. But when the time comes to 70 / want
~ he ready-my worldly Affairs al iettled. III have
wronsei others l want TO be snre Of their forgiveness.
In that last w~rcstling, my arm snfeeb!.d with sickness
and my head faint, | want Jesus beside me. II there
be hands On this side Of the food stretched ont TO hold
me back, I want heavenly hands stretched out to draw
me forward. TUen, q JrsuA help mo on and help me
upl Unfesring, undoubtirg may I step right, ont IN.
to the light, and lie able to look bark to my kindred and
friends VII" would detsin me here, ezelalming: Let
me 60. The day breakethi"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
CHAPTER III.
CNAFIEh III.
4 HISTORY THAT ressEssEs A ruKILL AND 4 DEAD
CHARM.

4 HISTORY THAT POSSESSES A THRILL AND 4 DREAD
CHARM.
But there may be excuse for the Colnnels dignity,
for he Was a man with 4 history. Not q very long one
II IL true. for his best years passed after bis history
was completed, but one with q thrill and q dread
charm about It that might we'll cause It to mako IN
impress upon o life.
In early years no had an ambition for travel, which
bis father, q wealthy Southern planter largely gIsti.
fed. And 1t was only In ful6!lment Of long and ardent
dreams that Henry Pawsnn In the year Of grace 1889
sailed from the City Of New Orleans on THE Cres-
cent" for the hume Of his English ancestors. Having
o healthy fear Of unearthing some poor relations" he
has'ened away frum England, aDd after q hrief journey
oh the continent, hr embarked for Alexandria, intend.
ing to travel leisursly thence through The provinces Of
syria and aferward fur mp the Nile.
II was during his Tandertrgsi In the beautiful valley
VI the Jordan that he strolled one night to The rivers
aide while the mon shon- full upon thu water. The
into o whispering rompanionship to the young Amer.
lean. and Henry might have spent an hour musing on
the scene and the marvellous history 10 which the
land gave birth. Suddenly he became aware that M.
turr and history were not b s only companions Abb
sorhed rs he had been he had not heard soft FOOTBALLS
behind him; and 1t seemed like q vision of some sacred
hour Of the past when be saw thu form as 1t we're Of
an angel pictured In the waving waters before him.
But the vision lasted only for n lnornent, for Henry re-
membered that thu visiting angels Of nur day are only
human after nll and he turned tn meet m Arab girl
whose lalf.fallen hair and flowing robe, worn as the
pictured angels always wear It had mad. the illusion
u success.
She was quitea picture In herself Arabia had sent
the young traveller one of It's gems. She was rather
tall and beautifully moulded. Her large dark eyes
shone ~lustrous In the moonlight. Her dark brown
hair hung IN picturesque folds about her neck and
the neck itself, revealed by her garments falling low
upon her bosom, combined with features Vi rare clear.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
Death OF Major James NJ. Baxter.

Major Baxter, of Newberry, died at his home
on last Saturday night. Major Baxter was a
prominent member of the Newberry bar, q
ruling elder In the Presbyterian Church. and
one OF the most influential citizens Of that
section, taking a leading position. In all thai
Tcrhained to the best interest and welfare OF
Inc community In which he lived. A good
lawyer, nc devoted the best part Of his man
hood to his exacting profession. and work cd
hard FOR the comfort and happiness Of his
family, but the most prominent characteris-
Tics OF his nature, werc his genial disposition,
and generous hospitality. Nothing appeared
10 give him greater pleasure than TO please
and be Of service To his friends. Only last
Christmas he was on a visit here. when he
seemed to be in excellent spirits, and in 70
bust health.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09

ness and regularity to form an image which an older
heart than Hcnry's might have wDrshipped.
She was the first u speak as Henry turned to meet
her; and abe spoke with som. impatie' CO, HAS the
Christian fou nd my necklace 7" she asked. -.
II have not b.en 80 Fortunate Henry answered,
:But am more highly favored, fair Maiden, have
: ..Ihe Christian .rinss With me-" she replied. "But
then be looks Is though he nay Do Kind. think he
treats me 50 because be never 60 = my necklace. And
OIL 1t was 50 beautiful. It's pearls were h,rer than
the moon up there - pointing her finger ulrrard-its
god was brighter than the stars: and 1t told Of my
fsther's victory, for he won It In battle when It belunx
ed to the queen Of his greatest enemy, and tho chief
tain wore II ecthsreds,n his arm when be went out to
hght. fur there, he told bis queen, II wonlh be safe"
"Oh, yes, It was 60 beautiful, and I wns walking hero
by the river si,le when the dews came down, and /
heard a ringing sound as | turned away. but thought
1t WAS only the silver buckle on my sandal striking
against n stone; and when I stole TO my fathers tent
and elasped ms hands % l bowed to Allah before the
dreams should cnme, my hands pressed close upon my
bresst and my precious necklace was gnneT And abe
ri,sI'ed her hands again and the tears stole down her
cheeks, SPARKLING In the moonlight more brilliantly
than tie jewels In her lost treasure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
The Savannah Valley Railroad.

Editors Press aud Banner:
am authorized to ask you to give notice In
your paper that there Will be II meeting OF
the citizens OF Calhoun township at Wiling
ton school house on Friday the 18th of Febru.
AIRY, ut II o'clock. and In Bordeaux township
at Liberty Church OF Saturday the 18th OF
February, ut IL o'clock. These meetings are
cal cd in the interest Of the savannah valley
Railroad, and all parties who feel IN interest
in the enterprise are respectfully invited 10
attend as matters of importance Will come be-
fore the meeting. The president and some OF
the directors are eXpccten to be present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09
George Young Pays Dear for a Nut

The state against George Young. ndlct
ment for larceny Of live stock.
The defendant was indictrd Tor steallng q
the property OF Mr.. Thomas Gordon.
Mr.. Gordon sw0re that he had missed q sheep
ON November 5tli, 1880; that he got tnfotma-
ton that the prisoner had siolcn IT., got q
warrant; II. b. Haddon executed ~
In January MIR. George Bell came TO nm Win
promise the latter by working for him Twelve
prisoner said nothing.
r. Il. Haddon says he was hunting on the
night OF Novemb, 9th his dogs orn the
from that spot to within two hundred yards
OF prisoners house. On the 7th OF November
the house and found threc.fourthso l
the meat OF a sheep; saw III Pas'u'e Pi"ce
where sheep was caught.
State closed.
The defence offered no testimony: the prlso-
ncr had .nS counsel; he had asked Mr. BON
lnuY some time ago to defend him, but not be-
Ing able to make The little ARRANGEMENTS rela.
tive to tees which are usual between client
and attorney, Mr.. BOniram declined. But III
tho trial, out of charity. Mr.. Bonliam I The
represented him but II was Of no use
tho jury found him guilty.
TIE SENTENCE OF THE COURT.
George Young, stand up. You have com.
mcnced an evil course very early In life: But
I hope the punishment which l shall intlict
will induce you to reflect on your past con.
duet, and cause you W REFORM, SO that when
YOU come out Of the penitentinry you will lei
other peoples mutton alone. You have q
family, believe, and ! am sorry for them. !
have no doubt they need your services: !
don't know, however, that o are indus
trious. As q rule thieves are not industrious
pcolle. You will 90 to the peniientinry, bui
| hope tina you will como out n better man
Nothing l could now say would do you any
good. Tho sentence OF the Court tx, that you
be confined In the Stale pcnitentinry at hard
labor for one year. The convict in this c:tsf
was n black negro, who came Into Court With
out first securing counsel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1881-02-09

FULL STOcK.-Seal L. McIlwaine have Just
received by the carload, Cincinnati Buggies,
Phaetons and Double spring Wagons, which
they will sell low down Tor the money. These
the latest styles. They arc cheap. durable,
good, and worth more than the money that
will buy them. No such bargains In this line
were ever offered to the Abbeville public be.
fore. Come quick, before they are taken, for
any judge Of good work and material will buy
on sight. II