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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

tIRE.-Last night was n busy one for
INC 'iremen and they were called out three
times.
The first alarm, about 3 o'clock. Was
caused by the burning of chimney on the
| corner of Fairfax and Queen streets. The
hre department was out but did not 70 into
service
Inc alarm about quarter past twelve WAS
caused by the burning Of two frame build
inSs on the southwest corner of Prince and
Henry streets. The fire was discovered by
somo men at the Va. Midland dcpot, and
the alarm was quickly given. but. though
we hfc department. responded immediately
INC mai crinl ofthc buildings was Of such M
lntiamablc nature that they were soon con
sumed and other property would have been
destroyed but for the cxcrions OF the fire
men. The fire is supposed 10 have been the
work OF an lneendiary. but there is no clue
10 the guilty party. 1t originated in the
grocery store on the corner. occupied by
alr. l.. 4. Taylor, who moved 10 This CITY
some time ago from Essex county, and that
together with the adjoining house occupied
by some cniored people, was entirely de-
stroycd. The buildings were owned by the
estate of the late Michael Normoyle and
were insured for $3.50 in COMPANIES for
which. Messrs. Janney & Wartleld arc the
agents III this city. Mr.. Tayors stock was
Insured for $500 by the same agency. The
sparks from tho fire gnited several build
ings i'll the ncighborhood, but none of them
sustained any serious damage except the
residence Of Mr.. J. NJ Johnson, on Prince
h:lwccn Henry and Patrick streets.
This fire broke out just as the Gremell
We're about leaving the grounl, and before
it could he estingushed it had burned most
OF The roof and otherwise injured the build
lnS and its contents. This caused the third
a'ari'. The damage TO the furniture in the
house Was considerable and was CAUSED as
:nu@h by water Il. hy fire. Mr. Johnson
was Insured in the Alexandria insurance
Company, for which Mr.. George Wise is
agent, for S22,3G3, which will more than
cover his loss, though the Inconvenience
occasoncd him is considerable. and viii!
necessitate his vacating his house for some
time.
The fires of the past few weeks have con-
sldcrably alarmed some Of the citizens, and
it is hoped that the repairs to the Uydrau;-
ION engine, which have been going on Tor
some time, will be completed as soon ~
possible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

BREACH OF PRoMIsE.-In Washington on
Saturday the attorneys for Emma 4. Marl,
ley filed suit against Orlando f. Smith.
for breach of promise of marriage, aHl
claiming $1,000 damages She sets forth
that they became engaged in August, lS&a.
and were to have been married the lSlh =!
last October. She was ready ana willing a.
any time to fulfil her promise, but he broke
his word and has married another woman.
Mr.. Smith is Il native Of this city and has
numerous friends and relatives living here.
He was member of the Old Dominion
Rifles and and left this city at the breaking
out of tho war with that company. About
IL years ago he moved to Washington
and has been connected with the gas work
of that city ever since.
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VIRGINIA: At rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court Of the city Of Alexandria,
ON the 9th day of November. 1882.
Thomas Russell, plaintiff against William H. Ott-
man, defendant action Of debt
Memo. The object of this suit is TO recover Of
the defendant the sum Of nine hundred and eleven
dollars and sxty-flve centd with intercst thereon
FROM September %, 1881, and to attach and SUBJ
ject to the payment of the sane tho estate of the
defendant in the city Of Alexandria or the debts
due him in said city.
The defendant not having entcrcd his sp.
pearance and given security, according to the
act of Assembly and the rules Of this Court,
and it appearing by an affidavit that he is
not resident of this State, it is ordered that
the said defendant appear here within one month
after due publication OF this order, aud do what is
necessary to protect his interest in this suit and
that copy of this order BIO forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette. newspaper published in
the city Of Alexandria, once a week for four sue
cessivc weeks, and posted at tho front door Of the
Court House Of this city. A copy tcstc:
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
s. T. Beach, q. rov11.w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

UNCLE ToM's CABIN will be produced at
Armory Hall to-night. The pony, donkey,
and bloodhounds paradcd the streets to-day
and attracted some attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PERSONALITIES. Dec. 4. 1882.
Tor the Middle Atlantic States warmer
south 10 west winds, fair weather in south
crn portions, and in the northern portions
Increasing cloudiness and light snow aud
lower barometer.
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XMAS.

we VIII open on Monday special department.
for HOLIDAY GOODS, Of which wo invite an
examination. Having made special arrangements
with two houscs-one an importing and the other
manufacturing house-wo will DO furnished
with the latest novelties in Plush, Ebony. Willow
ware aud host Of beautiful and elegant goods
suitable for tho season, consisting in part Of AL.
BUNS, JEWEL CASES, FRENCH MIRRORS,
LADIES COMPANIONS, sc.
These goods are very reasonable in price. and
for elegance and beauty cannot be surpassed.
dec PRETZFELDER & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

OST.-On Queen, between Royal and Patrick
~ streets, Friday evening December 1, n large
PLAIN GOLD RING with tho initials wv. D. P.
10 u. \. c." inscribed therein. Tho finder will
b: literally rewarded by returning tho same to
curnG" 81 Prince aud Henry streets y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

~" But for tho vigilance aud iudefatiyabc
efforts OF the members Of the Columbia Steam Fire
Engine Co., and their associate Gremon the entire
block "i buildings on the south side of Prince,
between Henry and Patrick streets, would have
been consumed carly this morning. I hereby
tender them individually, my earnest thanks
and those OF my household.
GCCI-t. D-,,r-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

V'HE ADAMS & WESTLAKE OIL STOVE
Perfect security; easy't operate. The stove
for 1882 combines all the latest improvements
Gail and examine before purchasing. Just the
thing fos heating rooms. For sale by
nct1 MCLEAN * UIILER, 76 King st.
DIED CROSS TCMAToEs.-15O dozen of the
al justly celebrated Red Cross Tomatoes, said to
bs tho ecst packed, received to-day by
nov" J. c. MILBURN.
SHREDDED COD FISH in packages. Also
- Who'll" Cod Fish. choice quality. for sale by
nov27 J.C. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

YESTERDAY was the first Sunday in Adj
vent, and inaugurated that special season o.:
prayer preparatory to the glad Christmas
holidays Advent is the period embracing
the four weeks preceding Christmas. and is
observed in honor of the approaching ami
versary ofChrist's nativity. In the calendar
of feasts it is set to begin with the Sunday
nearest TO st. Andrews day. In the Epis-
copal Church, on each of the four Sundays
in Advent special collect is read in addi-
ton to the regular collect for the day pre-.
cedins the gospel. There are several days
of fasting and abstinence in the Catholic
Church during Advent, and sermons are
preached preparing the faithful for proper
observance of the Feast of the Nativity by
attending to the religious duties ordained
10y the church. The Advent season formerly
occupied six weeks, and still does in the
Greek Church. The churches all had pass
able congregations, and an increased at
tendance WAS perceptible in the Sunday
schools, in consequence Of the approach Of
Christmas. Services were held in the
Primitive Baptist Church. There were no
services in the Second Presbyterian Church,
the pastor, Rev. VIM. Dinwidde being ab-
sent Oh a visit to his father, who is extreme
~ Ill. In the other churches the puIpts
were filled by the resident clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

HToIlCE.-cfo to w. Dyer & Co., No. % south
~ Royal street, where you can get fine Oysters
AZ 90 cts. per gallon. All orders promptly deliver.
cd free Of charge, III city limits. Give US call,
We invite you all. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

DRUNKEN PEopLE.-It was remarked on
Saturday night that, excepting during Christ
mas times, the number Of drunken people
on the streets was far above the average.
The Emperor Ohio in his nightly walks
through the streets of Rome had all drunk
en- people whom he encountered arrested
and the next morning after due trial of the
cases: had the delinquents, as punishment,
tossedln blanket acertain number of times.
Ii such 4 law were in force here, what an
excellent place the court of the Market
House would be to execute the decree, and
what amusement itwould afford the boys es-
pecia'ly to see such on whom sentence had
oe"n pronounced arise above the high en-
closure and fall only to be sent on high
again until the number of losses had been
given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

. MI John ". Burrow, Norfolk, Va, saws
hfown's Iron Bitters sells we'll and is civ.
ing entire satisfaction to my customers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

HE FEAST OF LIGHTs.-The Hebrew fes-
.iVal Of Chanuka, or Feast Of Lights, began
TINS evening, and will continue for eight
Gays. The festival commentaries the he.
rolsm of The Naccabees, when Antiochus, 4
SYRIAN despot, invaded Judea and cndeav-
Ored to force the Israelities to idolatry. The
Maccaoees would not obey the despot's
command, and he tried to burn them TO
Heath, but was unsuccessful. Judas Macca-
soeus afterwards gathered about him a nun
Der of followers and drove Autiochus ont IT
'udea. It is custom during this festival
10 light wax tapers each evening, beginning
with one and Increasing the number nightly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
LEGAL NOTICES.

A DMINISTRATRIXs NoTIcE-Havinc talk.
"a Ell out letters Of administration upon the es-
tate Of the late CHARLES BALLENGER, thcrc is
to give notice to nll persons having claims against
said estate to present them. properly authenti-
Gated for settlement, aud all indebted arc request.
ell TO make immediate payment.
Mrs. L. n. BALLENGER.
novl3-w4w Administrators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

IHE WEATHER.-The mild weather Of
saturday was followed that night by a
northwest gale which continued with more
or less severity till about ono o'clock yes
terday when the wind died out, and the
evening, was fine and bracpg. Several
Schooners were blown over on the Maryland
lats during the gale and the different
steamers yesterday morning had some diff
tculty in making their landings. The tides
were Very low. and the flats on both sides
0: the river were exposed all day. Last
night was still and calm, and good deal of
ice was formed on the creek, canal and
river This morning there was a very
neavy frost and to day has been cold and
seaSonable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

7 AMPS WOOL llLSE tns Ladies and Geutlemer
IL uovo3 ut AMOS u. SLAYMAkEES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
STANSBURY & BROTHER.
MANUFACTURERS DEALERS IN
STOVES, FURNACES, RANGES and T1NVARE

lin kOOtlNG, GUIIERlI
COR. KING AND WASHINGTON STS., [
FALL TRADE [
TO THE PCBLIC-In presenting you with
this card we desire to return thanks for your very
liberal patronage in tho past, and hope by strict
attention to business to keep in advance of our
competitors in producing superior work as we'll as
introducing new and useful improvements in
stoves, furnaces ard ranges to meet the wants of
the community. We make speciality of all kinds
of FURNACE, RANGE and HEATED WORK,
and guarantee satisfaction in every instance. We
employ none but skilled labor in this liue Of work.
An evidence of our superior workmanship is our
constantly increasing orders. Those in need of
powerful Heaters for Churches, Halls or Dwell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
OFFICE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
Y CIMpAES

~ COMPANY.
Alexandria Va, November 2stn, 1882
EOTiCE-pursuaut to tho 1st bylaw Of the
Company. the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF TIE VIRGINIA hid
LAND RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at the
General Office of the Company, in alexandria,
Va, on WEDNESDAY, the Goth dag Of Decem.
Der. 1882, at ~ o'clock NJ.
= The transfer books will be closed from the 4.h
proximo until the adjournment of the above
meeting.
nov2S-wtd L. ". REID, Secretary.
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TO STOCKHOLDERS.

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The annual meeting Of tho stockholders of the
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIAsTURN.
PIKE COMPANY is called for MONDAY, .Janua-
ry 1st 1883, at ~ O'Clock m, at the Office of
Francis L.. Smith, esq, corner Wolfe and St.Asaph
streets, Alexandria, Va. for the election of five
directors and clerk and treasurer.
nov2S-wtd ALBEIT HEWSON, Clerk.
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n 1.1'D N1aIN oTOUIING,
1882. " 1898 g.
ings would do well to give us trial order We
are special agents for tho entire line of Stoves.
rurnaces and Ranges Of tho KELLEY STOVE
MokhS, the finest castings in tho world, and in
spccIion VIII convince you that they are superior
TO all others. Catalogue and price list will BIO
furnished our country trado upon applicstion
We are the only agents in the city for the EN-.
pre- Elevated Oven Range" "Grags" Furnaces
ana splendid fireplace Heaters We respect
tuiy Solicit your trade tho future aud shall en-
deaVor tomorit your trust and conidouc..
We remain respectfully, yours,
STANSBURY s BRO
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CHOICE SELECTIONS OF sEAsONABLE NOV.
ELITES
In Every Popular, Elegant Design AMI Quality at
reasonable rates.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-04
Democratic Protest Against the Re-
districting Outrage.

After the Legislature had passed
the redistricting bill, Mr.. Miller, of
Mercer county, got the floor and sub
mitted the following protest from the
Democratic side, which was ordered
spread upon the journals Of the House:
WHEREAS, The Republican majority
of the House have in violation of jus.
tice fair dealing, rules of common
decency, perpetrated an outrage upon
the people of this State in the passage
Of an infamous redistricting bill, under
the gag Of the previous question, there
fore, we the undersigned Democrats,
in the name Of liberty, the rights Of
men and fair dealing, do hereby enter
our protests against said fraud and
outrage, whereby thousands of Demo
Gratis are deprived of all representa-
tion in Congress, and we call upon
the people to rebuke said infamy at
the polls.
Simon Brenner, Amos Decker,
R. Cory, Henry Maury, William Il.
Wheeler, R. P. Sharp, Henry Kahlo,
R. B. McCrory, Joseph Puckrin, Ben
jamin Brown6eld, Benjamin L. Reese,
Charles Negley, J. B. Hall, G. N. Val
andigham, L. A. Bruuner, William
Bell, jr., William F. Miller, G. H.
Berger, G. w. Folbrook, Robert
Cochran, R. M. Green, Peter Brady,
n. H. Mccullough. Byron Stillwell,
"a. W. Sharp, D. R. Yates, J. H.
Kahlo, F. Cunningham.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-04

home an raises de rent on all bis ole
tenement shanues, what's poo an
humble ebery day Ch istian gwine to
hang gto2 An, lastiE when thee outer
five Of cur poo an humble ebe-y dag
Christians stan up ebery week an con
fess dat dey hab sinned, what show
has a sinner really got7
81 tell you dat gwine ter church am
only outward show. JInin' de church
doan' take two feet OF de distance to
Heaben. Prayin' an singin' an talk
in may mean much o: muffin at all.
Call no man sinne- bel ase he doan'
rent church pew. Gin no man
credit far religion bekase he prays in
a loud voice"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-04
SKIN DISEASE.

F. Drake, ESQ.,, Cleveland, o., suffered
beyond all description from skin di-
sease which appeared on his hands, head
and face, and nearly destroyed his eyes.
The most careful doctoring failed to help
him, and after all had failed he used DR..
Frazier's Magic Ointment and was cured
by few applications.
The first and only positive cure for skin
diseases ever discovered.
Sent by mail on receipt Of price, Fifty
Cents.
HENRY & Co, Sole Propr's,
60 Vesey Street, New York City.
For Blind, Bleeding, Itching or Ulcer
ated Piles. DR.. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment is sure cure. Price $1.O0, by
mail. Walding Kinnin & Co., Whole
sale agents, Toledo. O. nov4, '81 Tyr
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-04
Partyism the Ruling Principle Of the
Republican Party.

Partyism in politics is the quintes-
sence of party-spirit. And Whately,
the philosopher and scholar, said that
"party spirit enlists mans virtues In
the cause of his vices"
1t is manifest and indisputable
fact, that the present dominant party
in the United States is under the ab-
solute control of partyism as its ruling
principle, and consequently what vir-
tues the men of that party may have
are enlisted in the cause of their vices.
This is most humlliat.ng and painful
fact, and the passing events at the Cap
itol of the nation every day give indu.
bitable evidence of its continued exist
ence. Partyism has actually usurped
the place of both patriotism and states.
manship. When any measure of pub.
lie policy is presented the inquiry by
the leaders OF this party is not, wheth.
er it is constitutions! and expedient,
whether it will promote the general
welfare, is required for the commo 3
defence, or to secure the blessings of
liberty, or the rights of the people.
These things are not thought CT, but
the inquiry is, will it promote the in.
terests o. the party and tend to
strengthen it, or will it tend to weaken
and defeat the Democratic party?
Part san ambition and crpidity alone
control. The supremacy Of the Con-
stitution, and the true objects of the
Government, which have in view the
good and welfare of the whole country,
and all the people equally and alike,
have been supplanted by party, and
the interests and supremacy of this
Republican party have taken their
places and sacrificed everything for
ne distribut'o On of the Offices, honors,
and emoluments of the Government
among the adherents Of the party as
rewards for partisan services. Every
political measure, and every political
movement in Congress, in the Execu-
tive Mansion, and in every official sta
ton throughout the remotest confines
of the country is tested by the party
standard. If it be for the good OF the
party, the general welfare, the rights
Of the people, the Constitution itself,
and the public safety amount to moth
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-04
A German Stove.

On going to bed that night we got
our first insight into the mysteries OF
German stoves and beds. German
rooms as all well-regulated rooms
are, are cold in winter. In the
corner Of our room stood q china or
de'fware concern which the waiter
was pl ,ased to inform us was stove.
1t was at least seven feet high and
two feet and half square. The mo-
notony of Its white, slistening, glazed
exterior was relieved by an attempt to
deceive one into the belief that it was
built Of separate bricks, while for or
nam0nt it bore around its top border
of impossible flowers, and half way
down one side an impossible raised
angel, with outspread wings, surround.
ed by wreath of impossible raised
flowers, in much the same style of art
one sees on the old.day teapots in the
familiar illustration of "Rebecca at
the we'll" Well the waiter opened o
polished door of sheet brass on one
side of this monolith, about a foot
from the floor, and exposed an iron
1oor, bearing peg, from which peg
depended key With this key he
unlocked this second door and brought
to view third door of barred iron.
He opened the third door and we
gazed into little chamber about
foot square. Into this chamber be
put little piece of paper, a small
handful of wood and a still smaller
handful of coal. He touched off the
paper, closed the inner door, and pro-
ceeded to open the windows, for that
stove smoked most Internally. We
went down stairs until that stove had
gotten through ii with its smoke. When
we went up again the waiter had shut
up all three doors not forgetting the
middle one, and had left that little
smothered handful of Goals to warm
up that great stove and our great
room. The Germans claim that they
get maximum amount of heat out of
these stoves with an expenditure of a
m nimum amount of fuel, and that
there is no danger Of fire from them
economy and safety, two German
characteristics. / can vouch for the
minimum amount of fuel, but on the
question of heat l am inexorably lent
They must be safe, for it is physical
impossibility for little smothered fire
to get out of a stove with solid walls
half foot thick and defended by
three doors, one Of them Locked and
the key on the outside.-Berlsn Cor.
Sen Francisco Bulletin.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-04

ing. The good Of the Republican
party, and its success and ascend cy
are made paramount TO all other con.
siderations and in fact the sole govern
ing criterion CT that partJ. The most
corrupt and degrading abuses of party
ism are adopted. By the machinery
Of caucus legislation laws are passed
which are against the conscientious
judgment Of majority Of the legis-
lative bodies enacting them. BY the
Intervention of election returning
boards they have 'raudulently changed
the results of elections. And by a
partisan system of supervisors and
deputy marshals of elections, and the
use of money at the polls, and the
spoils system of Office, they have cor.
rupted and controlled the elections
and defeated ani practically ove--
thrown popular government. Every
thing b made 10 succumb to the irex-
orable purposes of the Mo.och of party,
and to contribute to party supremacy,
wholly regardless of all restraints of
the Constitution or of established prln-
ciple, political or moral.
One of the most influential OF the
acknowledged leader OF this party,
Senator Sherman deliberately an.
nounced in his place on the floor of
the Senate about year ago, that,
anything that will beat down that
part7, (the Democratic,) and build up
our own, the Republican, is;justi fable
in morals and in lawP-lhat is, any.
thing, however immoral or criminal
that will beat down the Democratic
party, and keep the Republican party
in power is justifable in morals and in
law. (See Con. Rec, Vol IL, No. %,
p. 10, April 7th, 1917
This is the doctrine which has, and
does now govern the leaders OF this
party. The preservation of the party
and its supremacy are made to rise
above all other considerations, moral
and political Under such teachings
Guiteau concluded that it was "po-
litical necessity in order to save the
parry to put President Garfield ous of
the way, hence the assassination.
In former numbers of the REGISTER,
we have shown with what total disre-
gard OF the Constitution, and the SOL
emn pledges of the public faith as the
foundation of the Union, this party
came into power. Indeed, the history
of this party, in Its struggles to acquire
and to retain power, has shown it to
be not a political party laboring in
good faith to establish am great meas.
ures Of public policy, but virtually
and practically conspiracy for the
acluii :tion and control ofscivil
power in defiance ef the Constitution
and the institutions of the country as
established. American Reg
acter.