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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

oen' iof call loans on stocks Time loans ~,
making at the following rates on apnrov.a {, ''
Exchange collateral For thirty DAYS ,
sixty days, "i2 per ct; ninety days to fourmo,.,.
4 per CT. six to seven months, ) per c, a., :.
bonds money can be borrowed for thirty d,,,, .,
per Ct, and from ninety days to four mor,he -.
per cent. The rates for mercantile n,nor uo.
from y to 5la per cent. Government bon5 range
somewhat irregular. Virginia consols firm ~.
the offerings are more than the demand or,, .,.
ccs sold of yesterday, closing 59lsa5o7, rl'
1o-4Os are steady at 43a .a44. Tax counor. ,..'
terday sold at 81 and closed G1a62 and pi.~,
scrip sold at Sd for $4,000, an unusuallv Ias'
amount. Pceler bonds nominally 81 end p,oI--
coupons IS bid. The July interest on IN. c.,
poration bonds and certificates will be prmm,,,,
PAID on and after Monday next. and the ,in,n.;,I
condition Of the city is excellent. Rairo,a
curitleS are quiet and firm, and southern h,,,,
are III demand for investment Virginia Midland
Halfway Company coupons from the income ,o,,,
due July 1, will be paid upon presentation mn.
after tomorrow at the Central Trust Cop,r,r,. ~
New York.
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VIRGINIA NEWS

Several members of the Virginia Staging
Association have gone to Philadelphia TO
participate in the National S;engerfest.
In the United States Circuit in Richmond
on Wednesday. the grand jury amended the
indictment tonnd against :. Chapman Neal,
OF this city. for violation of United States
National Banking laws.
y letter received in Richmond Thursday
from Ne ISon county, stated that during the
storm there two or three days ago, three
children OF Mr.. Frederick Powell, a promi-
ncnt citizen of that county, were instantly
killed by lightning.
The diplomas were distributed to the
graduates nj the University of Virginia.
yesterday. after which nj address. before
the association of the alumni was delivered
by Professor Henry Tutwiler, of Virginia.
The exercises closed last night with a grand
ball
AbsOlum koincr, chairman of the conscr-
vativc state central committee, has called
4 meeting OF the committee for July -, to
be held ut Richmond. The committee will
either nomanatc Il candidate at large for
Congress or call IL convention TO make the
nomination.
The court Of Suiry county, has been en-
gagged for the past two days in the trial of
Virginia Booth and Mary Booth. both COL
ored aged IL and - years. respectively, for
the murder of Mrs. r. c. Gray and Travis
'2ncs. Who were killed by drinking coffee
Which had 'G been AL. had s been h., put, and
clscd The trial. it is eX ipSss ny inc It, &C,
long one, rs twenty more witnesses arc t. O q
| examined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

For at least 10 seconds after the drop fell
the body hung motionless. Then there was
a slight motion Of the shoulders and legs,
que 10 muscular contraction. Three minu-
ties alter the trap fell, the body was lowered
10 De examined by the physicians. There
was a decided action of the heart for fully
II minutes, and the pulse, fluttered two
minutes longer. When the BODY had hung
with the feet just touching the ground for
over half an hour it was lowered into the
coffin which was waiting for it under the
scattold. The physicians decided at once
that the neck had been boken. When the
body was lowered the black cap was removed and the
face exposed. The features were pallid and COM
posed. About the mouth there was considerable
moisture. After the body had been arranged in
the coffin, those who desired were allowed to pass
along the side ofthe scailod and view the body
Then the crowd OF spectators was formed into line
and passing between the scalold and the wall of
the Jail viewed the dead face. John W. Guiteau
joined this company, and famed his dead brothers
facc to keep away the flies. John Guitcau did not
90 upon the ScatI0ld. but stood during the scene
Just within the line of officers at the bottom of the
steps. At llO p. IN. the lid of the coffin was nut
in place and the body borne to the Jail chapel
where the physicians, who were to make the all-
tOpSy were assembled.
After the body was taken to the Jail chapel, AZ
engagements were made to let Mrs. Scovill view it.
Gutcan just before the trap was sprung dropped
piece of paper from his hand, this paper was
given him by Warden Croker to be dropped by
the condemned man as Il signal that he was ready
The spot indicated by the warden as Guteau's
burial place is in the same court as the gallows,
and Il few yards from it.
The letter by which Guiteau disposes Of
his body is as follows:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 80, 1882.
TO the REV. WILLIAM w. HICKS:
|, Charles J.. Guiteau, ofthc city of Wash
ington, in the District of Columbia, now I'M
der sentence Of DEATH which is to be carried
into effect between the hours of u and .
o'clock on the 30th day of June, A. d. 1882,
in the United States Jail in said District, do
hereby give and grant to you my body after
such execution, provided, however, it shall
not be used for any mercenary purposes.
And hereby for good and sufficient consid-
erations, give, deliver and transfer to said
Hicks my book, entitled "The Truth and
Removal" and the copyright thereof, to be
used by him i'll writing Il truthful history Of
my life and execution. And direct that
such history be entitled THE Life and Work
of Charles Guiteau.n And hereby solemn
ly proclaim and announce TO all the world
that no person or persons shall ever in any
manner use my body for any mercenary pur-
pose whatsoever. And fiat any time hereafter
any person orpersons shall desire to honor
my remains they can do it by erecting a
monument, whereon shall beinscribed these
words: ..----. .. -.-
Here Lies the Body of
CHARLES GUTrEAU,
Patriot and Christan-His
Soul is in Glory
tSlgncd.) CHARLES GUrrEAU.
Witnesses Charles H. Reed,
James Woodward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30
FROM WASHINGTON

Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
' WASHINGTON, d. c., June 30.-Among all
the accommodating employees of the Senate
ii would be hard to find any more accom-
modating than the official stenographers of
that body; indeed, considering their amount
of work and the limited time they have in
which to do it, the invariabe kindness and
courtesy they show to the newspaper CORE
spondents in quest Of information is re-
markablc. because to furnish that informal
ton not only, as Messrs, Hewitt and Kelley
would say, "disturbes the continuity of their
thoughts" but otherwise interfcrcs with and
binders the performance Of their hurried
labOrs.
The application Of Mr.. D. A. Windsor for
postmaster Of Alexandria with the endorse
mcnt of Gen. Malone is now in the hands
of the President, and Mr.. Windsor's nomi-
nation will be sent to the Senate'in a day OF
two Several republican Senators have in
tercstcd themselves in behalf of Mr.. McKen-
zie, the incumbent, but their efforts have
been in vain. One of the terms Of the bar.
gain the Administration made with General
Malone was that he should have the uncon.
trollcd disposal of the Federal patronage in
Virginia, and he has recommended Mr.
Windsor for the place.
Gen. Mahone's family left this city to day
for Petersburg, Va, but the General did not
accompany them, and it is said will remain
here until the end Of the session.
There was nothing done in either branch
of Congress to day. In both, the death o.
Mr.. Hawk was announced as soon rs the
session opened, and after the passage of the
usual resolutions and the appointment OF
committees to act as an escort to the re-
mains, as IN additional mark of respect tol
the deceased, both adjourned until to-mor
row. The desk that belonged to Mr.. Hawk
was drapcd in mourning and upon it lies &
beautiful bouquet. Mr.. Hawk was the re
publican member from the 9TH Illinois dis
trict and lost Il leg during the war
Guitcau his crime, his life and his death, con
stitutc the sole topics of conversation at the Capt.
tol, and III fac; AT every other place in the city, to
day Everybody seems 20 BE- glad that the wrctcl
is ont of the way, and most people think tina
hanging WAS too good Tor him. but there are many
and they among those best qualified to know whC
will die under the firm conviction that he was
mailman. aud was no more responsible for his horri
bic crime than 4 baby who would throw n lighted
match into = powder magazine. And even anon.
those who believe he WAS sane there are not few
who think it would have been better if the Prcsi
dent had granted him respite III order that
scientific commission might have investigated anC
reported upon his mental condition.
There has been so much delay in granting TIT
establishment of a coStlcss postotIicc at Indian
Town, Orange county, Va, that Mr.. Barbour tn,
efficient member of the House from that district
Went I" the Puatoilcc Department to day to St,
about 1t. and upon his representation, the new Of
| ice was IT once established
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

THE LAST act in the Garfield tragedy was
played to-day. when the curtain fell upon
the dead body Of Guiteau suspended from
the gallows. A year ago lacking two days
he fired the shot that, maltreatcd though it
was, caused the death Of the late President,
and whether responsible for his crime or not
he has been held so by his countrymen, and
has been sent by them to that bourne to
which he sent his victim, and from which no
traveller returns. The whole affair. from
the time the assassin sent an ounce of hot
lead crashing into the spinal column of his
astonishcd and alarmed victim, until the
trapupon which his own feet rested fell and
left him hanging by the neck, was horribly
terrible, and will leave a black stain upon
the history of the country. IF sane his crime
was rcproach to free institutions; ifinsane
his death was a greater one and this qllcs-
ton will never be settled
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NEWS OF THE DAY


$50 ~hoU the rrry age ami body ofihr Times. -
Annie Louise Carey was married at Port
land, Me, yesterday, to c. NJ Raymond, OF
New York city.
Hon. George +. Eaton was yesterday
nominated for Governor of Vermont by the
Democratic state Convention.
The four cases yellow fever on the brig
Emma, ut the Philadelphia quarantine are
reported rs convalesccnt. \ case of yellow
fever Is :, lso reported nj Pensacola, Florida,
brought by the bark Iris, from Havana.
Captain Howgatc is reported to have been
seen in Syracuse. \. V. on Sunday. 1t is
also said he remained eight days in Wash
lngton after his escape from Jail, and
then went to New York, where he remained
till May 10.
Robert NJ. Hawk. representative in Con-
gress from the fifth district of Illinois, died
i'll Washington, last nj ght Of appoplcxy. af-
ter only few hours illness. lie rturned TO
Washington Wednesday morning from his
district where he went on matters connect
ed with his denomination in apparently ex-
cellcnt health.
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Mothers |! Mothers MntharaIII

Are you disturbed at night and broken of vorr
rest by sick child suffering and CRYING witletba
excruciatlng pain of cutting teeth? If so. 90 at
once and geta bottle of Mrs. WINSIOW'S SO0TtI.
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little snf-
ferer lmmediately-depend upon it there is M
mistake about it. There is not mother on earth
o mD thst ever u used It, who will not tell you at
uaat tnat II VIII regulate the bowels, and give
rest TO the mother, and relief and health to the
chlla operating like magic. It is perfectly safe IN
use III all cases, and pleasant to the taste and 10
Tue prescription of one of the Oldest and hest fa
Siaie physicians and nurses in the United States
oOld everywhere. % cents a bottle. ''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

THE PETERSBURG CoUNCILs.-Pursuan,
to adjournment, the city council of Peters.
burg met Yesterday afternoon and elected {
numberof city officers, against which action
the readlustcr councilmcn entered protest
ana refused to vote. The readjuster mem.
hers publicly announced that the new council
which has rcadjuSter majority Intended at
lis first meeting, TO be held tomorrow to
elect men for the same offices that had
been filled by the present council. This
Will give the city two different sets of officers
and two separate police corps. The cues
tlon who are the legally elected officers will
be tested III the courts. Eminent counsel
have been engaged by both councils.
Prior TO the meeting Of the council
yesterday afternoon the readiuster council
men held 4 conference ut which the govern
or and other prominent readjusters were
present. The council made an appropriation
OF slS',sa" 10 meet the current expenses of
the next fiscal Year against which the read
luSter councilmen voted. The council adj
lourned 10 meet ut 10 O'Clock this morninr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

WHILE THE many offices General Malone
has taken away from the Virginia republic
cans and the few he has given them make
patent his utter lack of gratitude. they are
not matters over which democrats need
grieve. But for republicans vote General
Malone would now be IL private citizen of
Petersburg. and all the federal Offices in
the State be i'll the hands of good and true
white and black republicans. Being anx-
ious however, to prove to the world that
Captain Wiscs description Of them w;,s cor
rect, the republicans bascly surrendered
their powerful organization to the General
and his insignificant force Of democratic
scalawags, even their leaders, with two or
three honorable exceptions, fastening to
receive his yoke. They are now experience
ing the CALLING effects of that yoke, but as
they imposed it upon their own nccLs, they
should bear it without murmur. We're it
ten times as heavy, the democrats would
have no cause to complain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30
MONETARY AND COMMERcIAI

AS yet there is but little doing in business cir.
ees ana the receipts of country produce are very
light farmers being busly engaged in HARVESTING
Ihe reports from all parts of the country with
very lew local exceptions, are most encouraging
anu such wheat crop has not been known beforo
Tor years; indeed this, it would now Seem is - ro
year Of plenty. Money matters are unebonras
VIC Danks oeing III good condition. but there is
''niteo demand: In Baltimore money is
qu'et' with rates about steady at 5 per cent for
business out of bank After the interest payments
On LIST OF July the supply will be better and ia
market easier. aNu 'ne
Inc g!E New1orkmoney market is easy at 3a3I mar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

GENERAL MAHoNEs Board of Visitors of
the University Of Virginia, being unable TO
ma within their party men competent to
till the professors chairs ut that institution
have been compelled to retain the present
distinguished and efficient professors. but
they have made an almost clean sweep of
the proctoIs librarians, clerks, boarding
honSe Keepers. cooks. servants and other
employees there. The Generals followers
must be taken care Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

THE REPUBLICANS in the L. :. House of
Representatives have. SO far they were able,
removed the tax upon pertumery, which
the rich alone use, but they will not allow a
farthinS'S reduction in the tax on the salt,
sugar, clothing, indeed on every thing that
the poor are compelled 10 buy in order to
live. And it is the support ofthe poor men
that keeps the republican party in power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

The AmbaSSadorial Conference has decid-
ed armed interference necessary in Egypt.
and England'S war preparations continue
on an extensive scale. At meeting OF
prominent English conservatives in London
yesterday the Egyptian policy of the gov
eminent was denounced as feeble. and more
vigorous measures We're demanded. The
Egyptian ministry propose to employ the des-
tltute natives upon the public works. The
Spanish government intend to dispatch two
more frig:lteS 10 Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

If THE graduates the colleges are now
turning out upon the world could only be
made to realize the fact that the work that
WAS requisite TO gain their diplomas must
not only be continued but be increased in
orler to gain their future success, among
the many wrecks that Strew the shores of
American life would be found fewer with
college degrees attached 10 them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

Iowa HAS just given about the same ma
jority for prohibition that il usually gives
for the republican ticket. The inference is
tolerably plain. therefore, that the lows,
republicans unlike those in North Carolina
who are avowcde liquor men, are prohbi-
tionists, and rs all Northern republicans arc
alike, they must all be in favor of prohibi-
ton. In other words. because they don't
like beer, wine and distilled liquors, they
would, If they could. prevent everybody
else from using those beverages. But what
sort OF liberty is il that gives one hundred
men the power to prescribe the drink for
nincty-nine?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

MR.. HUBBELL, chairman of the rcpubl-
can congressional committee, and Mr.. Free
man, Assistant Attorney General for the
Postotfce Department, revive the memory
of President Lincolns description of General
McClellans army, 'unexceptionablc for a
dress parade, but for an actual engagement
not worth Il shuck" Mr.. Hubbell dared
the Civil Service Reform Association to pros
ecute him under the L. s. statute prohibit
ing Government employees from giving or
receiving money for election purposes, and
Mr.. Freeman published Il letter stating that
he had knowingly and wilfully violated
that statute; but when the challenge is ac-
cepted the former declines to furnish any
evineRce upon which to found an indict-
ment, and the latter refuses to acknowledge
the authenticity of the printed letter to
which his name was subscribed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

Cholera is epidemic in Japan.
Three murders were committed in Ireland
yesterday
The Corean ports have been opened to
commerce.
The total period of service in the German
army has been reduced from IA years to -
years. beginning next autumn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30
What Seven Could Not Do,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 6, 1881.
RI. II. WARNER &; Co. ,Sirs-Seven nhv-
slclans could not do for me what your Snia
hld,neyand Liver Cure accomplished. Hone
lessly sick with kidney diseases, it restored
me to perfect health JACOB Myrps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30
THE SENATE Committee on Foreign Rel

The SENATE Committee on Foreign Rela-
'''',S has r"~c"trd Il bill :" r-~:'" - +L~
- ,rcisc of the jurisdiction conferred upon
55a.he United States i'll places out of their
territory, the intention Of which is to cor
rect imperfections in the existing laws re-
lating to what are known rs consular courts
The Committees action IN reporting this
bill was not moment too soon, for the
courts referred to are shame and reproach
to the American name, inasmuch as they
not only try cases, but actually make laws
and execute their own judgments, in other
words unite in themselves the Legislative
judicial and executive branches Of govern
mcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30
To.day's Congressional Proceedings.

SENATE.
Resolutions were received from the House
announcing the death Of Representative
Hawk, of Illinois.
On motion Of Mr.. Logan the resolutions
were concurrcd in. and the Senate, at 1926
adjourned until tomorrow.
HOUSE.
Immediately after the reading Of the jour-
nal Mr.. Henderson, of Illinois, announced
the death Of Mr.. Hawks and offered resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted,
expressing the sorrow Of the House, and
then tho House, im respect to the memory
or the deceased, at Ii. ~ adjourned.
All the Corporation officers were paid off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

In countries where malaria is prevalent
or where the climate is subject to sudden
changes-should be found in every housn
Browns Iron Bitters. "0''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

A full line OF Coxes' Childrens Shoes lust
received and for sale by "''
ID. RUBEN & Co.
6S King St.
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A large stock of straw hats to be sold
without regard to cost.
II. STRAUSS, &C King st.
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Great reduction in Mems and Boys Cloth
ing at HENRY STRAUSS, &C King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

Children's and Boys Suits from $3.50 up
ga. 81. STRAUSS, 66 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

CINCINNATI HOG MARKET. June 29.-Hogs
steady ana hrm common and light 5OaSS so
packing and butchers 75a$S So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

b,.. %. S.G.3 AND Golfer MARKET. June ID
Sugars--,fhe inquiry for raw Sugar in New York
~ iair the market is steady at 1a1ssc for com
mon TO good refining For refined Sugar the trade
Is lairly active and the market is steady, with no
cnanEe IN the situation to note We quote har,ls
ut lot4c for cut loaf, 1919 for crushed, lOas for
powdered w. for granulated. and soft 4 o.,
Coilee-rhe inquiry from iobbers is fair and
the market is firm at a small advance in nrircs -,
cargo OF 5000 bags arrived yesterday. The sales
arc 500 bags and 1000 bags both nj sac Ono.
tatiGns to-day arc: Rio, ordinary, Sl,; fair SIn
good 10, and prime 1915. ~ '''' -
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LYNcHBURG MARKET, June 29.-The market
IS very quiet, with 4 slight movement in Flour
the lower grades being in some demand Their.
nave been no offerings of Wheat for the past few
days. and quotations are nominal Corn in light
supply and quoted at 10Oa1O2 for prime white.
Nothing doing in Rye o. Oats. Nothing Of inter.
est i'll Tobacco; receipts light and prices we'll
maintained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

FREDERIcksBrRGM MARKET June 29--Thc mar
ket Is very quiet and the transactions 50 light a,
NOT 10 warrant accurate quotations. no new
wheat has yet been Offered. though arrivals ar;
daily expected
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FOREIGN NEWS.

to-day
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QUEENsToWN CATTLE MARKET, June 2S-
offerings OF about % head of Cattle 400 Sheen and
Lambs and 10 Cows and Calves Cattle sold at :3a
&c per Id, Sheep }a5c, Lambs 4a6c and Cows
anu cal'es Zoas3a: notwithstanding the light
offerings, the market opened and closed dull with
some stock of all kinds left over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

RICHMOND MARKET, June Bottle marke, i,
very quiet. Flour quiet and dull at 1 5OaSS ~
for tine to family. Very ittlcdoing in Wheat and
the quotations arc 120a135 for old rultz and
Lancaster. Corn is i'll good demand, with sales Of
nominal. Oats 6Oa62 for winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-30

The market closed quiet with but lttleioing in
gram ana no change to note in above quotations.
Country Produce is quiet and receipts have fallen
Oft Bacon is a shade irmrr Other articles un.
changed.