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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

RIVER TRADE-Inspector G. W. Hawk
hurst reports the following arrivals ut the
river front
Schr. A. S Gaskell, G:isliell, Phila,lel-
phia. coal to VIM. A. Smoot & Co.: Sclr. NJ
! A. TYLER Gusts, Philadelphia coal to W. 4.
Smoot & CO. Schr. Murray Eandivcr. Gal
loway, to load wheat for Baltimore, to w. A
Moore Schrs. Maud Seward, Trayers,
and B. Bradley. Bradley, at ship ward; Schr,
Irene, Phillips Philadelphia, coal TO w. A.
| Smoot & Co.: Schr. Geo. H. Hoyt. Hubbard
Baltimore, guano to W. A. Smoot & Co. :
schr Pilot, Wright, wheat to Thos. Perry: Ca
nal Barge, G. S. French, Zimmerlv. with
coal to w. a. Smoot.
MAJOR Sol HAAS general freight agent of
the Associated Railroads ofVireinia and the
Carollnas, has been appointed general traf-
tic manager ofthc roads, thus succeeding
Colonel a. Pope Us general passenger
agent on account OF the consolidation of
the passenger and freight departments un-
der the one head-that Of general traffic
manager. Major Haas was in 1872 appoin-
ted general freight agent Of the Richmond
and Danvile Railroad, and in 1880, on the
organization of the associated roads, became
general freight agent of the whole system.
The rapid promotion of Major Haas is rec
ognizcd as well deserved
PoLIrICAL.-General Malone, as chair
man Of the State readjuster executive COM
mittce, has appointed Mr.. Whalen chairman
otthe executive committee of the party in
Alexandria county Under instructions, the
new chairman will reorganize the committee
at once. The county republicans will. it is
thought, unite with the readjuster party in
the approaching campaign.
The readjustcrs of Fairfax county have
elected delegates to the Congressional con-
vcnlion of the party to meet in this city on
the 18th Of August, with instructions to vote
for r. r. Farr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

TIE DEBT Of THE UNITED SrATEs-An
analysis OF The principal Of the debt of the
United states from July |, 1856, to July l.,
1882, has just been received at the Custom
House III this city from the Treasury De-
parlmcnl. The statement, which gives full
information in reference to the debt Of the
United States, shows the total interest bear
ing debt to July !, 1882, TO be 81 ,463, SIC, HOO
annual interest charged, S57,3G0,llO75 !;
monthly interest charged, S4,7S0,OOO93
July |, lS36, 1890, S05.2G; debt bearing no
interest. $lSS ,24l 1857; outstanding prin-
cipal, $l,HlS,3l2, 994 03; cash in treasury
July |. 1882, 4i,2S9, 5l9.7S; total debt less
cash in treasury, 81 ,G75, 230, 474.25; popua-
ton of United States, 80, 100, 900; debt per
capita, SLIP; interest per capita, &l.09.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

BOARD OF SUpERvIsoRs.-The Board OF
supervisors of Alexandria county held a
meeting at the Old Court House in this city
yesterday afternoon, with VIM A. Rowe in
the chair, and Benjaman Austin secretary.
IN consequence of the absence of member
OF the Board, {. Costello, the only business
transacted was the examination of the,
books of the Commissioner of Revenue
Henry l.. Holmes, for the purpose of max
IN. .HS "a, county levy. The Board adjourned
.lIl eunerday next when, if all the mem
oefS are present, the levy will be made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

ENOh SALE.-Onc Of the largest and most
l. cligibly located RESIDENCES, with spacious
grounds attached. in the city. For terms &c.
apply to Green K Wise. ic3Otf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

pressure.
Police NEws-The Mayor had before
him this morning George Carter. colored
for stealing articles from Mr.. samuel II
I.unt's drug store last night, and sidney
MONTGOMERY and Polly Mcintosh, both col
orcd for an assault on Mary Stewart, also
co]orrd. Geo. Carter was committed 10 JAIL
for further examination tomorrow morning,
and the Montgomery and Mcintosh girls
were fined $3.50 each.
Complaints were made Of the noisy and
disordcrlv conduct of Henrietta Pines, col
ored. on Payne street. also Of the noise OF
the c0lorrd men and women who collect
nightly in house hear the corner OF Came
ron and PAYNE streets. The old colOred
man who made the letter complaint stated
that the moi g was 50 great that it was al
most impossible for the ncighbors to sleep
III night
summons were issued for several coloretl
Iartc5 to appear and show cause why they
should moi be fined for maintaining nuisances
on their premises.
Julia Webb, colorcd, was before Il magis-
lralc to-day charged with an assault on Ed
ward Hicks also colorcd. The fighting wo-
man was dismissed with reprimand.
Temple ILi.;l,. colorcd has been recon-
in;ltc;I !" tal !nr twenty days as a lunatic.
He VII! tr .l,In.ncl BY Il commission for
The ld.:j",., .; hayin. him declared insane
80 that Ia. can gel into Al asylum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20
FOR SIZE OR RENT,

i!DE S.N.E.-A FARM Of about 300 ACRES
I situated on Arlington Heights, three miles from
;hc South end of the Long Bridge, in full view of
u" c"pit"l. Said farm has been used as a Dairy
Farm Ior The last thirty years will sell the
Whole III i body or divide it in three farms of
a"9at 100 acres each. improvements good Terms
c:"E Persons wishing TO inspect the property can
reach fiji" .,aiue by Washington and Ohio 4. r. at
Arlington station, which is about L, mile distant
AMI , a.;icS from Fort Runyon on theWashingtop
and Alexandria Railroad For particulars enquire
Of tn" subscriber, 5. B. CORBETT dcc5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

TlIE TAX uN SEEMING MACHINE AGEN-
CIE-. Heretofore the sewing machine bust
mr>, il This city has been exempt from Cor
porat!nm tax, hut under the new revenue
bill all agents; are assessed with Il tax of $40.
Mr. J. X. Chapman, the agent of the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. here, was this morning
notified by the Mayor that unless he paid
the tax to-day the law, providing for a fine
for each day hc conducted business without
Il license, would be enforced against him.
The tax was paid. but it is understood that
Judge Charles f.. stuart. counsel for Mr..
Chapman. will bring >;nit in the Cooperation
Court To recover the amount, claiming that
sewing machine agents are exempt from tax
by special law. The tax is objected to on
the ground that ii agents are subject to a
corporation Tux they will have to pay the
same in every city and town in which they
sell II sewing machine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20
Per 100 LBS.

io eoMAN RESERVE THE RIGHT CHANGE THESE RATES AN
AT ANY TIME
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

y EAL BAkG-t!NS-M Marked down in Hosiery
I 4 Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

Alexandria, Va, June % 1882.
TINE FIRM OF JAMESON & COLLINS WAS
i dissolved by mutual consent on the fifteenth
of October, 1880 Charles H. Collins purchased
the good will and assets and became responsible
for the debts of the said firm on the above written
day and date. GEO. w: JAMESON.
c. H. COLLINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-20

T WOULD respectfully ask the continued patron
/ age of my friends and of the public to the new
firm GEO. W. JAMESON.
Alexandria, Va, June %, 1SS2-1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18
Dick Winship's Duel.
San Francisco Post.

Speaking of Dick Winship recalls his famous
was then Second Lieutenant of the Scorpion,
stationed there at the time, and as usual kept
the whole feet and half the town on nettles
through his endless practical Jokes. The
slang expression for Frenchmen in those DAYS
was "frog-eaters," and the wife of a French
captain OF militia having presented her lord
with twins, Dick had the "nerve'' to tender
this happy father, at a public banquet, a
stuffed group, consisting of big frog holding
on its knees couple of small er ones. OF course
here was challenge, and when the captain q
seconds appeared, WIDship, as the challenged
party, gravely inslsted on the duel being
fought in the dark, with pistols, one shot onlv
being allowed 10 each man. This new addition
to the code made terrible SIT, brit, as Dick
held firm, the FreDchman was finally oblipe ed
TO submit. On the appointed day after dinner
he principals were placed, blindfolded and
pistols in hand, IN room at hotel from
which every partc of light had been exclude
cd. AT given signal on the closed door. the
antagonists removed their bandsges to find
themselves in absolute darkness, listening to
the beating of their own hearts, and each
afraid to FIRE tirst for fear OF thus exposing his
loo ttion to the other. Dick quietly took off
his shoes, feeling for the chimney-in front OF
which he had taken care to be placed-he
crept up the fue, descended through trap
,or in the roof, slipped INFO carriage aud re-
Joined his dinner party, which at once devoted
Itself TO making night of II, in the highest
gee possible. The next morning they returned
to the hotel and opened the room, hich had
been as silent as the grave all night kueeling
In his corner, every muscle quivering with the
undesirable suspense, wss The militia captain,
his auburn hair turned white with the horrors
of that interRiRabls night
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
By the President Of the United
States Of America.
A PROCLAMATION.

In conformity with custom the annual observ-
ancs Of which IL justly he in honor by this people
Chester A. Ar hur Pr sident of the United s. ates
do hereby set apart thursday, the Both day of No
er nexi as \ day OF publ hans seiving. The
blessn demandii our graft ude are manifold and
varied; for peace and anti which subsiss between
this republic and all nat ons of the earth; for free
dom from int. rnal dIscoru and violence; for in
crossing fir endship betV different sections of the
land; fn liberty. juetce and constitutional govern
70 The deyoti n of the people to free in
situations and their cheerful obedience to mild laws
for constantly inc easing strength of the republic
Viii extending its privii, ges to all men who come
70 Us; for improved means of internal communica-
kon and Increased facilities of intercourse with
eth T nalions for tile general prevailing health of
the year; for the general prosperity of al ouI in
iustriss and the liberal return for the mechanics
toll, a1o ding market tor abundant harvestss of
the hui bandman; tor preservation OF the national
faith and ere it; for wise and generous provision 10
sfret int ectua and moral education Of our youth;
fer the ind upon the conscience Of RESTRAIN
Ing and ira sforming religion and for the Joys ct
kems-for these and for May othsr blessings we
should give thanks.
w s,efore o iecommed that the day above
4 sgnated be observed through ut the unit Il
day of national thanksgiving and prayer and that
the people. co.sing from their daily laburs and
meeting in accordance with their several forms of
worship, draw near to the throne of Almighty God
Offering o him praise and gratitude TO- the maui
fold goodness which he has vouchsafed to Us, aid
praying that His blessings az His me cit may
continue; and do further recommend thai the day
thue appointed be mao the special OCCASION for
deeds Of kindness and charity t. the SUITE ing
needy, 20 that All VIII dwell within the aud may
ioce and be glad in this season Of national thanks
giving
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand
aud caused the seal of the United States to be
anised; Done at the City, of Washington this
18th day of October. in the year of our Lord,
1882, aud of the independence OF the United
States the one hundred aud seventh.
FREDERICK T. FRELNGHUysEN, &
Secretary OF State
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18
An Old Dispute Settled.

A question familiar to most debating
clubs has recently been discussed in New
York city by = local organization, the Lee
Literary Association. This association is
not widely known throughout the country,
and the topic under its treatment is ,pco
novel. The question was SIS ran or
woman justified at any ame IN telling
hep" The interest in the discussion arises
from the frctthat the negative was taken
>kya commercial drummer, the kind of man
known hereabouts as runner" The
commercial gentleman commended in an elo-
quent speech fifteen minutes long that there
could be no greater evil than lying, .for when
men lose their self-respect and honesty by
selling a lie there is nothing to keep them
from The depths of infamy. He employed
that ingenuity of argument, wealth of illus
tration and beauty of diciien which in the
mouth of commercial solicitor have in
duced SO many reluctant tradesmen to en-
large their stocks. He convinced his au-
dience and they voted unanimously that ly-
ing is under no circumstances justifiable-
except it is fair to presume, in the selling
Of goods by sample.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

Asst is quite evident that an epidemic of
safe-bursting has set in with more than usu-
al vigor this Winter, the accidental sugges-
tions afforded by the tremendous explosion
at Hot Springs, Ark, might be studied to
advantage. 1t is seldom that any persons
other than burglars or their confederates
are about the premises win these operations
come of, and consequently the precauton
of charging safe with dynamite shells
would injnre only those for whom no sympa-
thy could be Felt. The predatory classes
are, as rule, cowardly, and lively appre-
hension of personal injury might tend to
discourage this particular variety Of knavish
ingenuity. The signboard legend Beware
Of mantraps" has scared off many poach-
er, aud the words dynamite depository
emblazoned on an iron safe might have a
similar deterrent effect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18
Magazine Notices.

Hsrper's Magazine for December is rich in
illustrations and literary attractions. The
beautiful scenery OF the Columbia River is
finely illustrated by Cleveland Rockwels pic
lures, the artist contributing also the descrip-
tive article. Jos pb Hatton contributes an in
terestinp article, entitled William Black at
Home-full of delightful gossip about this pop
ular novelist, in which, indeed, the latter
seems to take part-ilustrated with pictures of
Blacks London Lodgings, of PASTOR House,
his Brighton residence, and OF his yacht Un-
der the title of The Great Seaport of Western
France, Thomas W. Knox gives a charming
description of Havre, which is attractlveiy IL
Illustrated by Reinhart and Vanderhoof. Mr..
Bishop concludes his articles on Southern CAL
ifornia with description of Los Angeles. the
Sac Gabriel Mission, Riverside, San Diego,
and Santa Barbara-beautifully illustrated.
Two poems by Herrick are given, each with a
full-page illustration by Abbey. Colonial his
tory receives especial attention In two inte est.
ing contributions-o le. illustrated by the Rev.
P D. Hsy, entitled Canoes of Colonial Caro-
lima, the other, by Professor John Fiske, enti-
tied New England in the Colonial Period.
Both articles are valuable for the pictures
which they give of social life in the Coleman
Period, but Professor Fiske's is something
more than this, since it is an admirable philo-
sophical treatment Of the Puritan idea and its
development. In fiction, Miss Woolson's new
novel takes naturally the first place in the
readers interest, and seems likely to hold it to
the end of her story. Blacks Shandon Bells
has reached very interesting stage of devel-
opment. There are three short stories: Among
the Rose-roots, by A Working-girl, is pathet-
ic sketch, full of meaning; its sombre features
find pleasing contrast in the humorous char
acteristics of the other stories-The Singular
Vote of Aut Tilbox, by the author of Cape Cod
Folks, and Toms Monument, by Susan Hartley
SWEET A scientific paper, Storing Electricity,
by Professor Henry Morton, treats clearly
subject which is just now Of special interest in
connection with recent novel applications of
electricity as motive power The Editorial
Departments are we'll sustained.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

The post Office authorities will urge the
Senate to pass, at as early day as possible,
the bill that has passed the House for the
modification of the money order system. DR..
Mcdonald, the chief of the money order di
vision, is of the opinion that if that bill shall
become Law the rates will SO largely in
crease the business of the Department as to
be large source of revenue to the govern.
ment. An effort is also to be made to pass
the postal currency bill at an early day.
There is very urgent demand for this bill
from many duarlers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

THE Parliamentary committee upon the
imprisonment of E. Dryer Gray has cut the
Gordian knot OF difficulty presented by a
threefold difference of opinion among its
members. by declining to make any report
whatever, upon the ground that the subject
Is not one in which the House of Commons
10 called upon to take an interest. That is
reasonable enough in itself, but rather a
lame and impotent conclusion under the
circumstances.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

THE Charleston News and Courier, Demo-
cratic, gives sound advice to the party
which is now rejoicing over its victory and
wondering what to do with its unexpected
gift. 1t says: "The Democracy must ban
ish from their counsels any politician who
would on any pretext tanper with the tinan-
ses Of the country, or who, directly or in-
directly would dsgrads the currency"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

WHRTHER they could have done much
mischief had they been permitted to carry
out their plans unopposed is problematical,
but there seems 10 be no doubt that the
French anarchists had made extensive prep
Rraticns for some sort of revolution, and
that they had created fsr-reaching organi-
cation. So long as these manifestations of
social unrest take place from time to time,
the future of the French Republic will be
uncertain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

THE other day the work of completing the
Santa re line to the Pacific Ocean was ac-
complished by driving silver spike into a
mahogany tie at Guaymas, on the gulf of
California. The event was announced to
President Strong at Boston, $500 miles
away, by fight of lightning over uninter-
rupted wire, the lon lest circuit ever under
taken by daylight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address OF the writ are n
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for ubhcs
ton but ~ guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot under take TO return or preserve con
Auuicsduus that are not ussd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

LIZ the year 1850 the Irish immigrants con-
stituted no less than forty-three per cent. of
the foreign population of the United States,
and in the year 1880 the same ele.Aent had
fallen proportionately to such an extent that
It was then only twenty-seven per cent. OF
the foreign population of the Republic. Thus
it will be seen how vast difference is made
In our population by the progress of the
past thirty years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

The November elections have gradually
become national by being held in no less
than thirty-three American States. Only
five States of the Union do no: appear in
this list. and no doubt in few years the
change will embrace the whole Republic, SO
that all the members of the Lower House of
Congress will be elected simultaneously.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

A DEMOCRATIC politician in Washington
looking hungr.ly at the Treasury building,
said: I'VE are going to pitch all the Re-
pubiicans out Of that building, and when
get al ofice there mean TO make my civil
service examination short one, consisting
of one question: fare you good Demo-
nrat0,i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18
The Boy Travellers. Egypt aud the Holy

The Boy Travellers. Egypt aud the Holy
Land. BY Thomas W. Knox. New York:
Harper & Brothers; Portland: Loriug, Short
& HARMONY This large, handsome and fully
illustrated velume describes the journey of the
Doctor, Fred and Frank-the three friends
whom Mr.. Knox has already introduced SO
pleasantly to his young constituents all over
thr United States-through the historic and
picturesque regions of the Holy Land. If our
young people have not clear and definite i'm
pre- ssicns of other countries, and available and
thorough know ledge of their history and seem
cry, it is surely their own fault, when such
books as these of Mr.. Knox are at hand to give
;nformaiion in the pleasantest and most trust
worthy fashion. A copy of the Boy Travel
lers in the Holy Land and Egypt will be an
especially appropriate and acceptable Christ
mas gift for the older boys of families or Sum-
day School classes.
Mr.. Stubbs's Brother. By James Otis New
York: Harper s. Brothers; Portland: Loring,
Short & Harmony The untoward fate of Mr..
SJubbs, the monkey-who fairly divides the
honor as hero with Toby Tyler, in the volume
of that name left many boyish hearts mourn
ing. So Mr.. Otis has hunted up long lost
brother of Mr.. Stubs, as comical but not so
tendery pathetic as the poor victim of ran
dom shot, and Toby Tyler, released from the
bondage of the professional circus, receives
Stubs the second as gift from the Living
Skeleton, the Fat Woman, and three old
friends. The illustrations by Mr.. w. A.
Rogers are excellent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18
rEIE PRESS.

EVERY regular sttache OF the PRESS is furnished
With Card certificate signed by Stanley Punen,
sditor, All railway, steam boat and hotel managers
VII confer favor upon US by demanding credentials
81 every person claiming to represent our journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

Games for Parlor and Lawn. By George B.
Bartlett (NewYork: Harper & Brothers; Port
land: Loring, Short & HarmoD).. Mr. Bart
lett is an acknowledged leader of revels In
this handy little volume he gives directions for
all sorts of games for outdoors and indoors
There are games that require exercise of inge-
nuity, literary knowledge, dramatic talent,
and last, not least those that are fun, pure and
simple. Any household where this volume is
included among the holiday gifts need not fear
the dismal cry, apt to arise in stormy days, "oh
dear, what can we do?''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-18

Hester Stanley at St. Marks. BY Harriet
Prescott Spofford. Boston: Roberts Brothers.
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony A sin
gularly charming story for girls, and one to
which Mrs. Spofford has given some of her
best work. The brilliance, poetry and rich
ness of her style, without its occasional over
fancifulness and vagueness, appear in this sto.
ry. Hester Stanley was a young girl sent
from the Polynesian islands to New England
boarding school, where she finds something to
learn, but much to dislike in the convention
alities of the school, and her native sense of
justice often makes her Say and do things that
astonish the bystanders. On the whole, she
thinks a Polynesian family, with its brown ba-
bies taking to the water like little ducks while
their mothers sit under the palms and watch
them, is not more heathenish than turbulent
set of New England children, whose sister she
visits n vacation. The incidental descriptions
OF island life are very picturesque; and the
story will delight its readers. The illustra-
tons are spirited.