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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

MAIL "lRIEGULARITIEs."- "A correspon-
dent of the Washington Post writing from
l.ecsburg gives some damaging accounts in
reference TO the conduct of officers in the
postoflice Mt that place. He says
Under the Malone administration of
Virginia postotfices we have grown used to
minor irregularities in the mails. 1t is quite
common for me TO find other persons let
tera In my box, and for my letters TO be
given 10 others; but things have now reach.
ed pass that excites untold Indignation
Stealing Is certainly going on in the DEPART
ment. On October 10 William w. Athev
mailed letter to George B. Chase & Co.,
No. 6 Hanover street, Baltimore, Md, con-
tanning $40; October is William Cline &
Sons mailed letter containing So As to
James F. Carin Il Sons, Alexandria Va.
Neither letter has yet been heard Of The
former letter was mailed in printed en-
velope, showing that there is no room to
charge miscarriage TO error in direction.
y letter from lady here to friend in Bal
timore reached there in a state showing that
it had been tempered with. mailed let
ter to friend in New York October II and
said letter has not yet been received 9th
er irregularities are reported but of these
have distinct evidence Weare cbaUinn IN.
der the infiictiOn OF such nuisance miscolI.
ell i mail service, but so long as so many
believe that the Virginia postofIices are part
of the price of Mahone's treachery to his
people feel that it would be useless toap-
ply for redress. Still we do wish to let the
public know under what an intliction we In
bor. Who did the stealing do not pretend
to say. The facts must speak for themsel
YES You are hereby authorized to give nv
name and address to any one who may ask
If -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27
Mothers! hothers !! Mothers,,,

Are you disturbed at night and broken of YOUR
rest by sick child suffering and CRYING with the
excruciating pain of cutting teeth? If so, 90 at
once and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOWS SOOTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little suf-
ferer immcdiately-depcnd upon it !; there is no
mistake about It. There is nota mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell Won nj
once that it will regulate the bowels, and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health to the
child, operating like magic 1t is perfectly safe to
use IN all cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the Oldest and best fe
male physicians and nurses in the United States
Sold everywhere. 25 cents q bottles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27
Thanksgiying Proclamation.
The President yesterday issued Thanks

Inc PRESIDENT yesterday issued Thanks
giving proclamation, in which he SAYS:
I'm conformity with CUSTOM the annual
observance OF which is justly held in honor by
TINS people, |, Chester a. Arthur, President
OF the United State, do hereby set apart
Thursday, the 30th day of November next
as day ofpublic thanksgiving. The bless.
lngS demanding our gratitude are numerous
ana varied. For the peace and amity which
subslst between this republic and all the
nations of the world for the freedom from
internal discord and violence; for the in
crcaslng friendship between the different
sections OF the land; for liberty, justice and
constitutional government; for the devotion
of the people to our free institutions and
their cheerful obedience to mild laws: for
the constantly increasing strength of the
republic while extending its privileges 10.
felloW-men who come to us; for the in
proved means OF internal communication,
and the increased facilities of intercourse
with other nations for the general pre-
vaillng health of the year; for the prosperity
of all our industries, the liberal return for
the mechanics toll atfording market for
the abundant harvests Of the husbandman;
for the preservation Of the national faith
ana credit for wise and generous provision
" ShSCe VIC llIclleCluul illl moral cuuoQ-
ton OF our youth; for the ntluencc.upon the
conscience OF restraining and transform
ing religion, and for the joys Of home; for
these and tormany other blessings We should
give thanks.
Wherefore do recommend that the day
above designated be observed throughout
the country as day OF national thanksgiv-
ing and prayer, aud that the people, ceas-
ing from their daily labors and meeting in
accordance with their several forms Of wor-
ship. draw near TO the throne OF Almighty
God, Offering to Hin praise and gratitude
for the manifold goodness which He has
vouchsafed to lis, and praying that His
blessings and His mercies may continue.
And do further recommend that the
day thus appointed be made special occa-
sion for deeds of kindness and charity to
the suffering and the needy, so that all who
dwell within.the land may rejoice and be
glad i'll this season Of national thankssiy-
ing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

The Chief Magistrate of great and
powerful nation should never indulge in
party feelings. His conduct should be lib
eral and dsinterested, always bearing in
mind that he acts for the whole and not for
q part of the community" So wrote man
who was the pride of his country. But how
different is it with President Arthur, who,
from the time a deplorable accident put him
at the head Of the country until the present,
has acted rs though he wercthc President of
The North and not of the United States, who
III every thing he has done has been section
al and selfish, and whose whole administ,u-
ton has been devoted to the advance
ment OF his party at the expense of his
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

GENERAL MAHoNE's Washington organ
lcjoiccs over the fact that s. H. Miller, who
waves the bloodicst shirt in the 4. : House
Of Representatives, who is the most intense
Halter Of the South in that body, and whose
vicious yclps nj Senator Butler of South
Carolina compelled that gentleman to dub
him Il "cur OF low degree" has been rcnom-
mated by the republicans of his district.
And yet the General says the Virginia.
democrats repel the kindly advances made
to them by his friends in the North!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

{. 4 0. CANAL.-The board of directors
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal met al
Annapolis yesterday. During the morning
the visitors paid visit of inspection to the
wharves and other property ofthe company
Only routine business was transacted dur.
ing the meeting. Mr.. Jerome Bradley, rep.
resenting the Washington and Atlantic
railroad, designed to run from Washington
u. Z: to Lewes, Del, appeared before the
board and inquired as to the traffic of the
canal, the object being to ship coal from
IeorSeto"h TO hewes on the Atlantic, saw
ing the trip now taken around the PENN
Slla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

ME. GEORGE G. ROUND is republican
and q readjuster, but he incurred the en-
miy OF General Malone because he dared
t. oppose the Generals f;lvoritc for the CO.
alition nomination for Congress in his dis
trict. How does the General wreak his
vengeance upon him? By removing his
sister from the postoflice at Manassas. The
parlngs OF Mahone's toe-nails arc certainly
worth as much as his chiva!ry, if they don't
equal i'll value that Of the Virginia demo-
crlIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27
Financial.

NEW YORK, Oct 2T.-The stock market opened
strong aud active at an advance from Yesterdays
closing quotations of lsa1le per cent In the
early trade there was a further fractional i'm
provement III the general list and rapid advance
OF 70 per cent, after which the market became
weak and Il decline of Lla1 X per cent took place.
at II o'clock there was general recovery of la
| | 4, per cent. o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

In the Episcopal Church Congress in ses-
sion at Richmond yesterday the topic, 'sThe
Powers OF Standing Committees" was dis.
cusSed. The topic at night was Inspiration
of the scripture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

THE MAHONE1TES are res0rtinS 10 pre-
ciscly the same ways and means to secure a
solid negro vote that their prototypes, the
carpct-baggers, adopted in the direful days
Immediately succeeding the war. From
King George county it is learned that the
few white men there who are followers of
General Malone arc travelling through the
county 9t night, after all the other white
people have retired, holding meetings, stir
ing mp the negroes against the people upon
whom they depend for support, and organ
ling them into clubs and nstructing them
a to maintain the color line and cast a solid
vote. In Orange county, the same thing is
being done, and those engaged i'll the ne
ledge it, for one Of them, in writing to Gen
craI Mahone's home organ about the
straighout republican move i'll one OF the
precincts III that county, says it will be
countcGactrd aSauothcr one of the General S
agents has seen all the voters there AMI had
4 late talk" with them. So ii is through
out the State. And the rule of such men will
be prolonged indefinitely by the solid Negro
vote unless the white people of Virginia
irrespective Of previous political utilization
rise in their might and root out the tern ble
blight of Mahoneism from their soil. That
they have determined to do so is indicated
by reliable intelligence from all quarters oil
the State. But it remains for them to see
that their work be we'll done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

Mr. Benjamin NJ. Yancey, residing four
miles from Culpeper, was robbed one even
ing last week of about 81, 900 while the fam
lily was at supper in an adjoining room. Mr.
Yancey kept his money in the drawer of =
small table in his chamber which the thief
entered, and, after boiling the door LEADING
to the dining room, ripped off the top of the
table, and carried off the drawer and all its
contents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

Now they speak Of Crude Petroleum rs a
remedy for Consumption : better not try it.
out take Dr. BULBS Cough Syrup, stand.
ard Cough Remedy of our age 1t is agree
able to the taste, never fails to cure, and
costs only % cents a bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

GENERAL MALONE having squeezed the
last cent out Of all the men he has appoint
ell 10, or allowed to remain in, federal office.
has turned his attention 10 the women and
children, whose walls, as he applies the
screws. are heard through the land. This
outrage will be approved by the solid negro
vote of the State, but will white Eirginians
give it their approval?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

\ citizen ofthe Quaker City, Mr.. f. Freed,
living at l22 Vine ST., recently spoke as fol,
lows: Being afflicted with a distressing
cough. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was recon-
mended to me for relief. am happy to
say thata few dosesnot only gave me instant
relief. but effected complete cure"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

THE NoEFoLK FTginian has been forced
10 enlarge its sheet to meet the demands of
its advertising patrons. The rrginian is
the oldest paper published in Norfolk,
and deserves the success with which it is
crowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

Father Ryan, the poet priest, lectured in
New Orleans Wednesday evening for the
benefit OF the tomb fund of the Army of the
tennessee: His subject was Atheism and
lnhdelity Tried at the Tribunal of Reason
and Common Sense.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET, Oct 26-This
week some few head were offered. PRICES 3Ea4o,
cts per ID. Some Sheep and Lambs offered: sales
OF Sheep at 415a5 cts, and Lambs at 51oa61, c:s
per h. Some few Cows and Calves sold at $iOa
rs each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27
POLITICAL

Capt J. R. Purcell, of Prince William, is
to speak at Fredericksburg on "Wednesday
next and at Richmond on Thursday.
Your capitation tax for 1881 is what must
be paid-not 1SS2-before you can vote. and
your name must be on the registration
books, and Saturday is the last day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

No ONE IS HURRIED while examining
the goods, whether the inspection be made
with view to purchase or merely to graft
~ curiosity. All selections made at the
Boys Clothing House of B.. Robinson g. Co.,
500 Penn. ave., WashingtC, if not satisfac-
tory, or as represented may be promptly re-
turned and the money refunded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

The market closes quiet and unchanged. Flour
is i'll fair enquiry. 400 bushels of Wheat sold at
9oa9S for common, 1O0a104 for Fultz, 1O5 for
mixed and 105a10S for Lancaster Corn con-
tinues scarce and wanted with small sales to-day
ut 92; lot Of yellow Corn in tho ear. sold at
81 40 per Dbl. No Rye or Oats reported Country
produce is scarce and wanted Bacon is Il shade
easier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

Demand it, and take no other iron prepa-
ration except Browns Iron Bitters. It is the
best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

weak common and light SIS 5Oa6 90: packing
and butchers sc 50a7 %; receipts 3,4OO; ship.
ments 2S9 f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

REGISTER by all means before next Saturday on
which Cay the books will be closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

TO morrow will be the last day in which
to register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

Tomorrow will be the last day in which
10 register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

RICHMOND MARKET Oct. 26--The market
Is without material change. Flour is very quiet
and quotations are unchanged. Offerings of
Wheat light with sales of white at 11Oa115 Ian.
caster red at 11Oa115, mixed at 1OSa11O, and
Fultz at SOa11O. Western Corn sold at Sass
and new Virginia at Gsa75. Nothing doing in
Rye or Oats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

BALTIC. SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET Oct. %
Sugars-There is but light demand for raw Su-
CARS, dealers seeming to be well supplied for all
current wants: Prices arc, however, unchanged
ana steady at 7tsa7 lnc for common to good rein.
ing. FOR refined Sugars the tone of the market is
quiet, with lower prices in some grades. We
quote hards at for cut loaf 1Oc, for crushed 10,
for powdered go for granulatcd 95s, and soft A
9s, yelows 71aa7a. per ID.
Cotiee.-The market to-day was steady but
quiet on the basis of 9a9E!c for fair. The only
safes reported from first hands werc 500 bags at
sac. We continue our quotations, as follows
Ordinary Rio sastic, fair 9a9t,. good 9laa9a,,
and prime 1Oa1O4,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Oct 2G.-Hogs
opened very weak, became more active and closed
frm common to good mixed S5 9Oa6 IS: heavy
Sc 9Oa7 S. light s6a6 IS. Cattle active and
firm choice to extra $6a6 s5; good to choice
50 5Oa6; common to fair $4a4 95; butchers
steady; common to fair 81 25a3 %: medium TO
good 50 5oa4 20. Sheep fairly active and steady;
poor TO fair s3a3 90; medium to good So GOa4 10;
choice to extra 81 2Oa4 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, Oct. e7-Reeros
fair to prime native steers changed hands Mt liza
l3Ac per ID, dressed, and the feeling was dccid.
edly firm.
Calvcs.-Good veals were higher, and the mar
set generally was active and firm. Veals sold al
44.a6b
Sheep and Lambs.-Prices were fully maintain
ed and the market closed firm. Sales of common
I" good Sheep were at $4a5 so per 100 lbs and OF
common to choice Lambs at scar.
Hogs.-Live Hogs were barely steady at STA
~ per loo lbs Tor ordinary to fair, with roughs
selling down to So 45 and selected Hogs nm To
81 70 --'o' W "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27
CATTLE MARKETS.

BALTlMokE CATTLE MARKET, Oct. 2G.-Bcc
Cattle.-prices for the through stock in New York
on Monday were without serious change since
FRIDAY, but the market was weak. Yesterday
prices were Ia '2c higher, and the market wls
firm throughout
sheep and Lambs.-The arrivals since Monday
foot up 1877 head, and those now on the markc,
zoo. Trade is slow. and prices unchanged. :,
Hoss.-The receipts since Monday number 2OO
mead. and those now in the pens unsold about
3,Uoo head Trade is slow, and prices lower and
dropping, ranging from to 1916 sales yesterday
having been made at 1Olac and few the day be.
fore.at higher figure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

FREpEkIcKsDURG MARKET, Oct. 26.-The mar
ket is without much change. Offerings of pro
lncc are light while the demand is moderate
Flour So 5Oa6 20 for fine to choice family brands
Wheat 9Oa1Oo. Corn 75a6O Rye 6Oa65 and
Oats 10a45
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-27

LYNcuBuRG MARKET. Oct. 26.-There is a
somewhat better feeling in the market and prices
generally Il shade higher. Flour is stronger and
holders have asked an advance of IS cts. Wheat
is steady and quoted at S0a105. Corn moderately
active at SOas5 for yellow and white. Oats in
demand at 40a45. Rye nominal. Tho receipts
OF new tobacco have increased and tho quality is
eXcellent, and prices are very satisfactory.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-03-16
A FOSSIL MONSTER.
DISCOVERY OF THE REMAINS OF A HUGE
MASTODoN TWO MILES AND HALF
EAST OF RICHMOND.

Richmond Palladium: While digging
a fish pond on his farm, two miles and
half east of this city, Benjamin Lloyd,
whose house is within sight of Ridge
burying ground. discovered the remains
of a mastodon, an animal larger than the
largest elephant tina. has ever been
brought to this count-y. He was throw
ing out the soft, black mud with his
shovel, when the tool struck hard SUBJ
stance that broke, and part of it came
to the surface with the soil. = An exami-
nation showed it to be a fragment from
huge tooth. He continued his excava-
ton, but took care to avoid another acci-
dent. The remaining portions were Sc
cured, and after short time another one
was discovered near by. 1t was careful.
ly removed, and the two were taken to
the house. The next day he found
third one, and the three were then
brought to the city and left with William
Hessman, on South Fifth street, for pre-
servation. Fragments of bone have since
been thrown out that indicated an animal
of mammoth size, but, as the diggers did
not know how to preserve them, they
soon crumbled to dust. Pres. Moore, of
Earlham College, an anatomist and 20
ologist, who has had more experience in
taking care of mastodon remains than any
other person in the West, has been mott
fed of the find, and will give directions
to the workmen that will insure the pre-
servation of any bones that may be re-
naming in the bog. The tusks and a
thighbone of a mastodon were found 10
or II years ago in bog near the water
cure, short distance from Mr.. Lloyd's
farm, and nearly an entire skeleton was
taken from a marsh at New Paris more
recently. The latter is in the museum
at Earlham, where it has attracted great
attention from the scientists and stu
dents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-03-16
GIVING UP HIS FARM.

a Norwegian farmer is self-possessed,
brave and clever at all kinds of handi-
craft. If he wishes to build q. house. he
goes to the forest, cuts down the trees.
hews them into shape, saws them into
boards, and uses them as if he had been
trained carpenter. He can tan leather
and make harness or pair of shoes.
lie is his own blacksmith and miller,
and if he lives on the coast his own ship.
wright. For amusement he makes mu-
slcal instruments aud furniture. He is
an expert fisherman and brave hunter.
When the farmer has become too old for
active work the farm comes into possess
ion OF the eldest son. Custom prevails
how the important event shall take place
MIR. Du Chaillu thus describes such an
event which he witnessed in Husum:
Dinner being ready, all the members
of the family seated themselves around
the table, the father taking, as he had
for years, the head of the table. All at
once, his eldest, Roar, who was not seat
ed, approached his father and said,-
"Father, You are getting old; let me
take your place"
'Oh no, my son, answered the father,
81 am not to old to work; it is not yet
time; wait awhile
80 father" said Roar, with an en-
treating look, call your children, and I
especially, are often sorry to see you
look SO tired when the days work is
over. The labor of the farm is too much
for you; it is time for you to rest, and
do nothing. Rest in your old age. Do
let me take your place at the head of the
table"
"Not yet, my son." again answered
the father, and all the faces were very
sober, tears being in their eyes, as the
other children said
"Now, father, it is time for you to
rest"
Then, hard as it was for the sturdy old
man to give up the place he had SO long
filled, he rose from his chair, and Roar
seated himself in it. Thence he was the
head of the family and the master of the
farm.
The father from that day would have
nothing to do, except to live in com.
Portable house and receive stipulated
amount of butter, cheese, meal, milk,
grain, flour and potatoes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-03-16

A GEORGIA man was fishing near a
rock, under which was q snakes den,
the other day, when the reptile came
gliding up from foraging expedition
and was disappearing in the mole under
the rock, when, with dexterous move
ment, the man seized him by the tail and
threw him twenty feet away The snake
hardly knew what had happened and
again essayed TO enter his domicile in
the same manner. Again he was treated
just as before. Never despairing, for a
third time the wildly serr,nnt o-a,,rnarhe-a
the rock. This time he came deliber-
ately, as if contemplating the situation.
Arriving at the mouth of the hole, he
deliberately coiled himself up and put
out his long tongue, as if to take in the
full situation. For while he remained
in this defensive position. when he care
fully began to unooil, at the same time
disappearing tail foremost into the den,
to the admiration of the man who had
been amusing himself at his expense.